英语词汇词典 | 单词含义、定义和示例
an experienced person who advises and guides someone less experienced
"She acted as a mentor for the new employees."
related to trade or commerce
"The city grew rapidly due to its mercantile activities."
a professional soldier hired to serve in a foreign army; also used to describe someone motivated solely by money.
"The mercenary fought for whoever paid the highest wage."
a person or company involved in the trade of goods, especially in large quantities
"The merchant sold spices from distant lands."
showing compassion or forgiveness towards someone one has the power to punish or harm.
"The judge was merciful and gave him a lighter sentence."
showing no mercy or compassion; cruel and ruthless.
"The dictator was merciless in crushing the rebellion."
subject to sudden or unpredictable changes of mood or mind.
"She is known for her mercurial temperament."
compassion or forgiveness shown toward someone whom it is within one's power to punish or harm
"She showed mercy by letting him go."
Used to emphasize how small or insignificant something is.
"It was a mere suggestion, not a command."
Only; nothing more than.
"She was merely trying to help."
apparently attractive but having no real value or integrity.
"The design was flashy but meretricious."
to combine or join together to form one entity
"The two companies decided to merge their resources."
The combination of two or more companies into a single entity.
"The merger of the two firms created the largest bank in the region."
A light dessert topping made from whipped egg whites and sugar.
"She decorated the pie with a fluffy meringue topping."
A quality or feature that deserves praise or reward; to deserve or be worthy of.
"The plan has the merit of being simple and practical."
Based on or determined by individual merit, ability, or achievement rather than other factors.
"Merit-based recruitment strengthens the workforce."
Deserved or earned something.
"Her dedication merited recognition from the community."
A system in which advancement is based on individual ability or achievement.
"In a true meritocracy, the most capable people rise to leadership positions."
Deserving reward, praise, or recognition.
"She received a scholarship for her meritorious academic performance."
A mythical sea creature with the head and torso of a woman and the tail of a fish
"The little girl loved stories about mermaids living under the sea."
in a cheerful and joyful manner
"The children played merrily in the garden."
A state of fascination or hypnotism.
"The magician held the audience in a state of mesmerism."
To capture complete attention; to hypnotize or fascinate.
"The dancer's graceful movements mesmerized the audience."
A state of disorder or untidiness.
"The kids left the room in a complete mess."
A piece of information sent or communicated from one person to another.
"I received a message from my friend yesterday."
a person who carries messages or communications between parties
"The messenger delivered important battle plans to the commander."
untidy or dirty; disorganized or chaotic
"His room was so messy that he couldn’t find his keys."
Related to the chemical processes within living organisms to maintain life.
"A fast metabolic rate helps in weight management."
The chemical processes that occur within a living organism in order to maintain life.
"Faster metabolism can help with weight management."
Process and use food for growth and to replace tissue, or process other substances in the body.
"The liver helps to metabolize toxins."
Awareness and understanding of one's own thought processes.
"Metacognition helps students improve their learning strategies."
A solid material that is typically hard, shiny, malleable, fusible, and conductive, such as iron, gold, or aluminum.
"The ring was made of precious metal."
The presence of toxic metals in the environment that pose health and environmental risks.
"Metal contamination poses severe health risks."
Relating to metallurgy or the branch of science concerned with the properties of metals and their production.
"He studied metallurgical engineering at the university."
The science and technology of metals, including their extraction from ores and their processing.
"Metallurgy plays a vital role in industrial development."
To change in form, structure, or substance; to transform completely.
"The caterpillar metamorphosed into a butterfly."
A process of transformation from one form to another, especially in biology, such as the change from a caterpillar to a butterfly.
"The metamorphosis of the tadpole into a frog is fascinating."
A figure of speech in which a word or phrase is applied to something to which it is not literally applicable.
"Time is a thief is a common metaphor for how quickly life passes."
Characteristic of or relating to metaphor; figurative rather than literal.
"He used metaphorical language to describe his emotions."
A coined or rare term sometimes used to describe a hybrid form of metaphor and form in literature or art.
"The poet introduced a metaphorm to blend imagery with structure."
Relating to the branch of philosophy that deals with the fundamental nature of reality and existence.
"He spent years studying metaphysical questions about life and being."
A person who studies or is an expert in metaphysics.
"The metaphysician debated the essence of reality with his peers."
The branch of philosophy that deals with the fundamental nature of reality, existence, and the relationship between mind and matter.
"She studied metaphysics to understand the principles of existence beyond physical science."
The supposed transmigration of the soul, especially its reincarnation after death.
"Ancient philosophers often debated the idea of metempsychosis."
Relating to meteors; very rapid and often temporary.
"The singer’s meteoric rise to fame surprised everyone."
related to the study of the atmosphere and weather
"The meteorological department predicted heavy rainfall this week."
