英语词汇词典 | 单词含义、定义和示例
Being average or ordinary, not particularly good.
"He refused to settle for mediocrity and aimed for greatness."
The practice of focusing the mind to achieve calmness, clarity, or spiritual growth.
"She practices meditation every morning to start her day peacefully."
A means or channel of communication, expression, or artistic work.
"Television is a powerful medium for spreading information."
A mixture of different things, especially musical tunes combined together.
"The band played a medley of popular songs."
in a quiet, gentle way; without resistance or protest
"He meekly accepted the criticism without arguing."
The quality of being quiet, gentle, and submissive
"His meekness was often mistaken for weakness by his colleagues."
A gathering of people for discussion or decision-making.
"The board had a meeting to finalize the budget."
Relating to or denoting prehistoric monuments made of or containing large stones.
"The megalithic structures in ancient civilizations are fascinating."
A condition characterized by delusional fantasies of power, wealth, or omnipotence.
"The dictator’s megalomania led him to believe he was invincible."
sad and thoughtful; feeling or expressing sadness
"The melancholic music made everyone feel sad."
A deep, persistent sadness or gloom.
"She felt a deep melancholy after hearing the tragic news."
A mixture of different things or styles.
"The festival offered a melange of music, food, and art."
A noisy, confused fight or crowd situation.
"A melee broke out during the football match."
To make something better or improve a condition.
"The new policies aim to meliorate the living conditions of the poor."
The belief that the world tends to improve and that humans can aid its betterment.
"Her philosophy of meliorism kept her hopeful during difficult times."
Sweet or musical; pleasant to hear.
"The singer’s mellifluous voice enchanted the audience."
soft and pleasant; relaxed and gentle
"The mellow evening light created a peaceful atmosphere."
Having a pleasant tune; tuneful.
"She played a melodious tune on the piano."
A dramatic piece with exaggerated characters and exciting events intended to appeal to the emotions.
"The movie was criticized for its excessive melodrama."
A sequence of musical notes that are musically satisfying; a tune.
"The melody of the song stayed in my mind all day."
to become liquid through heat
"The ice melted quickly under the sun."
the process of changing from solid to liquid due to heat; becoming softer or less rigid; emotionally moving or tender
"The ice is melting quickly under the hot sun."
a person or thing that belongs to a group or organization
"She is a member of the local sports club."
A person, animal, or plant belonging to a particular group; an individual belonging to a group such as a society or team.
"Members collaborate to finalize recruitment decisions."
The state of being a member of a group, organization, or club.
"Her membership in the gym expires next month."
A thin layer of tissue or material that covers, separates, or connects structures.
"The cell membrane controls the movement of substances in and out of the cell."
An object kept as a reminder of a person, place, or event.
"She kept the ticket as a memento of their first concert together."
A historical account or autobiography written from personal experience.
"The author’s memoir details her journey through hardship and success."
Worth remembering because it is special or unusual.
"Their wedding was one of the most memorable days of their lives."
A structure or event established to remind people of a person or event.
"The city built a memorial to honor the soldiers who died in the war."
to preserve the memory of a person or event, often through a ceremony, monument, or record
"The city decided to memorialize the hero with a statue in the central square."
The process of learning or committing something to memory
"Memorization of important information is crucial for exams."
to learn something by heart; to commit to memory
"Students need to memorize important formulas for the exam."
The faculty of the mind by which information is stored and remembered.
"She has a vivid memory of her childhood home."
a person or thing that is likely to cause harm; to threaten in a hostile manner
"The hurricane became a menace to the coastal towns."
a collection of wild animals kept for exhibition; a diverse or strange group of people or things
"The circus had a menagerie of exotic animals."
To repair something that is broken or damaged.
"She learned to mend her torn dress."
not telling the truth; lying
"The politician was known for his mendacious statements."
the tendency to be untruthful; dishonesty
"The journalist exposed the mendacity of the officials."
a beggar; a person who lives by asking for alms
"The mendicant asked for food at the monastery gate."
a genus of catfish found in Asia, commonly known as bagrid catfish
"The mystus fish is commonly found in rivers and streams of South Asia."
lowly and sometimes degrading; related to unskilled or routine tasks
"He worked long hours doing menial tasks in the factory."
Relating to the mind, thoughts, or intellectual processes.
"He needs to take a break for his mental health."
The ability to concentrate deeply on a specific task or thought; mental concentration and attention.
"Meditation improves mental focus and cognitive performance."
a particular way of thinking; mindset or outlook
"Her positive mentality helped her overcome many challenges."
in a way that relates to the mind or intellect rather than the body
"She felt mentally exhausted after the long exam."
To refer to something briefly without giving much detail.
"He mentioned her name during the meeting."
