英语词汇词典 | 单词含义、定义和示例
a title used before a married woman's name
"Mrs. Karim is the headmistress of the school."
a large amount or degree of something
"She doesn’t have much time to finish the project."
to mix things up in a confused way or to make a mess of something
"He muddled the papers and couldn’t find the report."
covered in or full of mud; unclear or confused
"The children came back with muddy shoes after playing outside."
to make a sound quieter or less distinct; to cover or wrap something to reduce noise or warmth
"She tried to muffle her laughter with a scarf."
a device on a vehicle's exhaust to reduce noise; also a scarf worn around the neck for warmth
"The car's muffler needs to be replaced."
uncomfortably warm and humid
"It was a muggy afternoon in July."
a person who remains independent from party politics or remains aloof from disputes
"He was called a mugwump for refusing to join either political side."
an outdated and now offensive term historically used to describe a person of mixed white and Black ancestry
"The word 'mulatto' is now considered outdated and offensive."
to punish by a fine or to defraud someone of money
"The corrupt official was mulcted for his misconduct."
the offspring of a donkey and a horse, used as a working animal
"The farmer used a mule to carry heavy loads."
a person who drives or takes care of mules
"The muleteer guided the animals safely across the mountain path."
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 aspects or features
"Her career is multifaceted, involving teaching, research, and writing."
Complex, comprehensive structures for organizing and managing information that have multiple aspects or dimensions.
"Digital literacy involves building multifaceted information frameworks."
having many different parts, elements, or kinds
"The museum displayed a multifarious collection of artifacts."
Having many different forms or appearances.
"The festival was a multiform celebration of art, music, and culture."
Able to speak or written in several languages.
"She grew up in a multilingual household."
involving or consisting of many parts or elements
"The company faced multiple challenges during the year."
the mathematical process of combining numbers to get a product; the act of increasing in number or amount
"Multiplication is one of the basic operations taught in elementary mathematics."
A large number or variety of something.
"The project faced a multiplicity of challenges."
a number or factor by which another number is multiplied; something that increases the effect or value of something else
"In economics, government spending can act as a multiplier for economic growth."
to increase in number; to perform mathematical multiplication
"The bacteria multiply rapidly in warm conditions."
having multiple uses or functions; versatile
"This multipurpose tool can be used as a knife, screwdriver, and bottle opener."
The practice of doing multiple tasks at the same time.
"Multitasking may reduce the quality of each individual task."
A large number of people or things.
"A multitude of fans gathered at the stadium."
lacking interest or excitement; dull and ordinary
"She tried to escape her mundane routine by traveling."
To make something necessary or unavoidable.
"The heavy rains necessitated the cancellation of the event."
At or to a short distance away; close in space, time, or relationship.
"There is a park near my house."
close to; not far away; in the neighborhood
"There is a grocery store nearby."
close to a particular place or person
"The nearest gas station is nearby."
almost, but not completely
"She nearly missed the bus."
in a tidy and orderly way; carefully and precisely
"She arranged the books neatly on the shelf."
A cloud of gas and dust in outer space, sometimes visible in the night sky.
"The Orion Nebula is one of the brightest in the sky."
Unclear, vague, or ill-defined; resembling a cloud or haze.
"His plan for the future was still nebulous and hard to understand."
as a necessary result; inevitably
"It doesn’t necessarily mean you’re wrong."
a large ancient cemetery with elaborate tombs
"The archaeologists discovered artifacts in the necropolis of the ancient city."
a person who practices necromancy; a wizard or magician who claims to communicate with the dead
"The villagers feared the old necromancer who lived at the edge of the forest."
the practice of communicating with the dead, often to predict the future
"Ancient texts described rituals of necromancy performed by priests."
An obituary notice or a list of people who have recently died.
"The newspaper published a necrology of notable figures who passed away that year."
