英语词汇词典 | 单词含义、定义和示例
A large, important city that is a hub of culture, business, and population.
"New York is often described as a global metropolis."
Relating to a large city, its surrounding areas, or its lifestyle.
"She moved to a metropolitan area for better job opportunities."
A person's ability to cope well with difficulties or to face demanding situations with courage.
"The young athlete showed his mettle in the final match."
Full of courage and spirit; lively and spirited.
"The mettlesome young rider never backed down from a challenge."
A row or street of houses or apartments that have been converted from stables or built to look like former stables.
"They rented a small flat in a quiet London mews."
a native or inhabitant of Mexico; relating to Mexico or its people, culture, or language
"She enjoys Mexican food like tacos and enchiladas."
An unpleasant or unhealthy smell or atmosphere.
"A miasma of decay hung over the abandoned house."
Relating to microorganisms, especially bacteria.
"Microbial activity in soil helps in nutrient cycling."
The climate of a small, specific area that differs from the surrounding climate.
"The microclimate in valleys is often cooler than in surrounding areas."
A small, representative system having analogies to a larger system; a miniature version of something.
"The small town is a microcosm of the entire nation."
A device used for measuring small distances with great accuracy.
"The engineer used a micrometer to measure the thickness of the wire."
Essential nutrients required by the body in small amounts, including vitamins and minerals.
"Iron and zinc are essential micronutrients for growth."
Essential nutrients required in small amounts for proper body function, including vitamins and minerals.
"Micronutrients like iron and zinc are essential for immunity."
A device that converts sound into an electrical signal, typically used to amplify or record voices or music.
"She spoke into the microphone during the presentation."
An optical instrument used for viewing very small objects, such as cells, by magnifying them.
"The scientist observed the bacteria under the microscope."
Extremely small and only visible with a microscope.
"The sample contained microscopic particles."
The use of a microscope to observe small objects or organisms.
"Microscopy revealed the structure of the cells."
an electric oven that uses electromagnetic radiation to heat food quickly
"She heated the leftover pizza in the microwave for two minutes."
The middle of the day; twelve o'clock in the daytime; noon
"The sun is brightest at midday when it's directly overhead."
the central point, position, or part of something
"The park is in the middle of the city."
being of an age between young and old; typically between 40-60 years old
"The middle-aged man started a new career."
belonging to the social group between the upper and working class, typically with moderate income and education
"They live a comfortable middle-class life in the city."
A person who acts as a link between buyers and sellers, often in business deals.
"The farmer sold his crops directly, without a middleman."
twelve o'clock at night; the middle of the night
"He reached home just after midnight."
the middle part or position of something
"In the midst of chaos, she remained calm."
The middle of summer, often around the summer solstice in June.
"We had a festival to celebrate midsummer."
in the middle of an event, process, or distance
"He stopped midway through his speech."
A person, typically a woman, trained to assist women during childbirth.
"The midwife stayed with the mother throughout her labor."
used to express possibility; power or strength
"She might come to the party if she finishes work early."
having great power or strength; very strong or impressive
"The mighty river flows through the heart of the country."
A person who moves from one place to another, especially to find work or better living conditions.
"Many migrants travel long distances to find employment."
the movement of people or animals from one place to another, often for better living conditions or seasonal reasons
"The annual migration of birds is a fascinating natural event."
Relating to or characterized by migration, especially animals or people moving from one place to another.
"Migratory birds travel thousands of miles each year."
not severe or strong; gentle in nature
"The patient had only mild symptoms."
a written message, especially a formal or official letter
"He sent a long missive to the governor."
To put something in the wrong location and temporarily lose it.
"I often misplace my keys when I am in a hurry."
to read something incorrectly or interpret wrongly
"He misread the instructions and built the shelf incorrectly."
to give a false or misleading account of something
"The lawyer accused the witness of trying to misrepresent the facts."
bad or poor governance
"The kingdom suffered for decades under misrule."
a book containing the texts used in the Catholic Mass throughout the year
"The priest read from the missal during the ceremony."
a weapon that is self-propelled and directed toward a target
"The army launched a missile towards the enemy base."
not present or cannot be found
"The keys are missing from the table."
an important assignment or task, often with a specific purpose
"The astronauts were on a mission to explore Mars."
a person sent on a religious mission, especially to promote Christianity in a foreign country
"The missionary spent years helping local communities in Africa."
to make less severe, serious, or painful
"The new policies aim to mitigate the effects of climate change."
