英语词汇词典 | 单词含义、定义和示例
a legal agreement where a person borrows money to buy property and pays it back over time
"They applied for a mortgage to buy their new house."
a person whose job is to prepare dead bodies for burial or cremation and to arrange funerals
"The mortician prepared the body for the funeral service."
to cause someone to feel great embarrassment or shame
"She was mortified when she tripped on stage."
A Muslim place of worship.
"They gathered at the mosque for the Friday prayer."
a fine mesh fabric used to cover beds or windows to keep mosquitoes and other insects out
"We use a mosquito net to protect ourselves from insect bites."
covered with moss; having moss growing on it
"The old tree trunk was mossy and covered with green vegetation."
the greatest in amount, degree, or number
"Most people like to relax on weekends."
A country that is highly exposed to risks and lacks adequate protection or resilience.
"Bangladesh is one of the most vulnerable nations to climate change."
for the most part; mainly
"She is mostly interested in art and literature."
A tiny particle or speck, especially of dust.
"A mote of dust floated in the sunlight."
Damaged or worn out, especially by moths or age.
"He wore a moth-eaten sweater on the cold day."
a female parent
"Her mother is a kind and caring person."
the first language a person learns from childhood; native language
"Children learn best when they are taught in their mother language."
the state of being a mother; the qualities of a mother
"She embraced the joys and challenges of motherhood."
the country where one was born or has citizenship; homeland
"He always spoke fondly of his motherland."
having qualities characteristic of a mother; caring and protective
"She showed motherly care and affection towards all the children."
Capable of movement or locomotion.
"Certain bacteria are motile and can swim toward nutrients."
The ability of an organism or cell to move independently.
"The motility of sperm is crucial for successful fertilization."
the act or process of moving; a change of place or position
"The motion of the car made her sleepy."
the reason or drive for acting or behaving in a particular way
"She lost her motivation to continue the project."
a reason for doing something, especially one that is hidden or not obvious
"The police could not determine the motive behind the crime."
Made up of different, often incongruous or diverse elements.
"The festival attracted a motley crowd of artists, musicians, and tourists."
a machine that produces motion or power to make something work
"The car’s motor stopped suddenly."
a two-wheeled vehicle powered by an engine
"He rides his motorcycle to work every day."
a large motor vehicle used for transporting goods; truck
"The motor lorry delivered fresh vegetables to the market."
a two-wheeled motor-powered vehicle designed for transportation
"He rides his motorcycle to work every morning."
a person who drives a motor vehicle, especially a car or motorcycle
"The motorist stopped to help after seeing the accident on the highway."
To mark with spots or patches of color.
"The leaves were mottled with shades of yellow and brown."
Marked with spots, streaks, or blotches of different shades or colors.
"The snake's mottled skin helped it blend into the forest floor."
A short sentence or phrase that expresses a guiding belief or principle.
"Her motto in life is 'never give up.'"
a hollow container used to give shape to molten material; fungus
"She poured chocolate into the mould to make candies."
to climb up, rise, or fix something in place
"They plan to mount a camera on the wall."
a large natural elevation of the earth’s surface
"They climbed the highest mountain in the region."
A person who climbs mountains as a sport or profession.
"The mountaineer reached the summit after a long climb."
Having many mountains; very large or huge in size.
"They traveled through a mountainous region of Nepal."
A charlatan or trickster who deceives others, often for personal gain.
"The crowd was fooled by the mountebank’s false promises."
To feel or express deep sadness or grief, especially because of someone's death.
"They gathered to mourn the loss of their friend."
a person who attends a funeral or shows grief for someone who has died
"The mourners gathered at the cemetery to pay their respects."
licorice root, a sweet-tasting herb used in traditional medicine and cooking
"She prepared a herbal tea with mulethi to soothe her sore throat."
Having many different forms or appearances.
"The festival was a multiform celebration of art, music, and culture."
having many different parts, elements, or kinds
"The museum displayed a multifarious collection of artifacts."
Complex, comprehensive structures for organizing and managing information that have multiple aspects or dimensions.
"Digital literacy involves building multifaceted information frameworks."
having many different aspects or features
"Her career is multifaceted, involving teaching, research, and writing."
to punish by a fine or to defraud someone of money
"The corrupt official was mulcted for his misconduct."
