英语词汇词典 | 单词含义、定义和示例
The smallest unit of a chemical compound that retains its chemical properties.
"A water molecule is made up of two hydrogen atoms and one oxygen atom."
to assault or abuse someone, especially in a sexual or physical way
"The criminal was arrested for attempting to molest a child."
To calm or soothe someone's anger or anxiety.
"The manager tried to mollify the angry customers with discounts."
To treat someone in an overprotective and indulgent way.
"Parents should avoid mollycoddling their children too much."
To shed old feathers, skin, or hair to make way for new growth.
"Birds molt their feathers once a year."
Made into liquid by heat; melted.
"The blacksmith poured molten metal into the mold."
A very short period of time; a particular point in time.
"She paused for a moment before answering."
Lasting for only a short time.
"There was a momentary silence in the room."
Of great importance or significance, especially in its effect on the future.
"The signing of the agreement was a momentous event."
a sovereign ruler, especially a king or queen
"The monarch addressed the nation on television."
A system of government with a king or queen as head of state.
"The country became a monarchy after the coronation."
Relating to monks, monasteries, or a life of religious seclusion.
"He chose to live a monastic life away from the city."
the first day of the working week following Sunday
"I start my new job on Monday."
The process of converting assets or services into money, involving commercialization, profit generation, and revenue creation.
"The monetization of digital content has created new income streams."
A medium of exchange in the form of coins and banknotes; wealth or financial resources.
"He saved enough money to buy a new car."
having much money; wealthy; rich
"She comes from a moneyed family with extensive real estate holdings."
a small carnivorous mammal known for its ability to kill venomous snakes
"The mongoose quickly attacked the cobra to protect its young."
A dog of mixed breed; sometimes used to describe something mixed or of inferior quality.
"The stray dog was a friendly mongrel."
A warning or caution, often of a religious or moral nature.
"The priest gave a monition against dishonesty."
to observe and check the progress or quality of something; also a device that displays information
"The teacher monitors the students during the exam."
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."
Giving a warning or cautionary advice; serving to warn.
"His monitory tone made everyone cautious about their next move."
a member of a religious community living under vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience
"The monk lived a simple and peaceful life in the monastery."
a small to medium-sized primate with a long tail, known for its playfulness
"A monkey was jumping from tree to tree in the forest."
Consisting of or displaying only one color.
"The artist created a striking monochromatic painting in shades of blue."
A photograph, painting, or screen image in black and white or varying tones of one color.
"The old film was shot entirely in monochrome."
A system of government by a single person; autocracy.
"The nation suffered under decades of monocracy."
Growing the same species of crop in a particular area for a long time.
"Monoculture can lead to soil depletion and pest outbreaks."
The practice of being married to or in a relationship with only one person at a time.
"Many cultures encourage monogamy as the ideal form of marriage."
A design consisting of two or more letters, typically a person's initials, combined or interwoven.
"The towel was embroidered with her monogram."
Sharp or biting in style, tone, or remark; sarcastic.
"The critic’s mordacious review offended the author."
A ray of light from the moon.
"A moonbeam lit up the quiet forest clearing."
Adjective: concerned with principles of right and wrong. Noun: a lesson about right and wrong from a story or experience.
"The moral of the story is that honesty is the best policy."
The confidence, enthusiasm, and discipline of a person or group at a particular time.
"The team's morale improved after their recent victory."
A person who teaches or promotes moral principles and values.
"The author was known as a strict moralist in his writings."
Principles concerning the distinction between right and wrong or good and bad behavior.
"Society's sense of morality changes over time."
To comment on issues of right and wrong, often with an air of superiority.
"He tends to moralize about other people's choices."
in accordance with principles of right and wrong behavior; ethically
"She felt morally obligated to help the refugees."
A complicated or confused situation; a swampy or boggy ground.
"The project got stuck in a bureaucratic morass."
A temporary suspension or delay of an activity, law, or obligation.
"The government announced a moratorium on new mining licenses."
Having an abnormal interest in disturbing or unpleasant subjects such as death or disease.
"She had a morbid fascination with crime stories."
sullen, gloomy, or ill-tempered
"He became morose after losing his job."
