英语词汇词典 | 单词含义、定义和示例
a hollow container used to give shape to molten material; fungus
"She poured chocolate into the mould to make candies."
A short sentence or phrase that expresses a guiding belief or principle.
"Her motto in life is 'never give up.'"
Marked with spots, streaks, or blotches of different shades or colors.
"The snake's mottled skin helped it blend into the forest floor."
To mark with spots or patches of color.
"The leaves were mottled with shades of yellow and brown."
a person who drives a motor vehicle, especially a car or motorcycle
"The motorist stopped to help after seeing the accident on the highway."
a two-wheeled motor-powered vehicle designed for transportation
"He rides his motorcycle to work every morning."
a large motor vehicle used for transporting goods; truck
"The motor lorry delivered fresh vegetables to the market."
a two-wheeled vehicle powered by an engine
"He rides his motorcycle to work every day."
a machine that produces motion or power to make something work
"The car’s motor stopped suddenly."
Made up of different, often incongruous or diverse elements.
"The festival attracted a motley crowd of artists, musicians, and tourists."
a reason for doing something, especially one that is hidden or not obvious
"The police could not determine the motive behind the crime."
the reason or drive for acting or behaving in a particular way
"She lost her motivation to continue the project."
the act or process of moving; a change of place or position
"The motion of the car made her sleepy."
The ability of an organism or cell to move independently.
"The motility of sperm is crucial for successful fertilization."
Capable of movement or locomotion.
"Certain bacteria are motile and can swim toward nutrients."
having qualities characteristic of a mother; caring and protective
"She showed motherly care and affection towards all the children."
the country where one was born or has citizenship; homeland
"He always spoke fondly of his motherland."
the state of being a mother; the qualities of a mother
"She embraced the joys and challenges of motherhood."
the first language a person learns from childhood; native language
"Children learn best when they are taught in their mother language."
a female parent
"Her mother is a kind and caring person."
Damaged or worn out, especially by moths or age.
"He wore a moth-eaten sweater on the cold day."
A tiny particle or speck, especially of dust.
"A mote of dust floated in the sunlight."
for the most part; mainly
"She is mostly interested in art and literature."
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."
the greatest in amount, degree, or number
"Most people like to relax on weekends."
covered with moss; having moss growing on it
"The old tree trunk was mossy and covered with green vegetation."
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."
A Muslim place of worship.
"They gathered at the mosque for the Friday prayer."
to cause someone to feel great embarrassment or shame
"She was mortified when she tripped on stage."
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."
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 bowl and grinding tool used to crush and grind spices, herbs, and other substances
"She ground the spices using a mortar and pestle."
a mixture used in building to bond bricks or stones together; also, a small cannon for firing shells
"The workers applied mortar between the bricks."
the state of being subject to death; the death rate of a population
"Advancements in medicine have reduced child mortality significantly."
subject to death; having a limited lifespan; human
"All human beings are mortal and will eventually die."
A medium of exchange in the form of coins and banknotes; wealth or financial resources.
"He saved enough money to buy a new car."
to observe and check the progress or quality of something; also a device that displays information
"The teacher monitors the students during the exam."
A warning or caution, often of a religious or moral nature.
"The priest gave a monition against dishonesty."
A dog of mixed breed; sometimes used to describe something mixed or of inferior quality.
"The stray dog was a friendly mongrel."
a small carnivorous mammal known for its ability to kill venomous snakes
"The mongoose quickly attacked the cobra to protect its young."
having much money; wealthy; rich
"She comes from a moneyed family with extensive real estate holdings."
the first day of the working week following Sunday
"I start my new job on Monday."
Relating to monks, monasteries, or a life of religious seclusion.
"He chose to live a monastic life away from the city."
The action of observing and checking the progress or quality of something over a period of time.
"Continuous monitoring ensures pests do not spread across the field."
