英语词汇词典 | 单词含义、定义和示例
The quality or state of being conscious or aware of something; a mental state achieved by focusing one's awareness on the present moment.
"Practicing mindfulness reduces stress and anxiety."
without thought or intelligence; done without consideration
"He was bored by the mindless tasks at work."
The established set of attitudes held by someone.
"A growth mindset helps individuals embrace challenges."
a place where minerals are dug from the ground; or something belonging to me
"The workers went deep into the mine to extract coal."
a person who works in a mine, extracting minerals or other resources
"The miner worked in the coal mine for many years."
a naturally occurring substance that is solid and inorganic, often used in industry or nutrition
"Calcium is an important mineral for strong bones."
mean or stingy; unwilling to spend money
"He is too mingy to spend money on anything but necessities."
a very small version of something; small in scale or size
"The artist created a miniature model of the castle."
the smallest or least amount possible
"The damage to the car was minimal after the accident."
to reduce something to the smallest possible amount or degree
"We should minimize the risks before starting the project."
the smallest or lowest amount that is allowed or required
"The minimum age to vote is eighteen in most countries."
the process of extracting valuable minerals or other resources from the earth
"Mining in this area has increased in recent years."
Extremely small or tiny.
"The error was so miniscule that nobody noticed it."
A follower or underling of a powerful person, especially a servile one.
"The dictator was surrounded by loyal minions who carried out his orders."
Improper or unacceptable behavior, especially by a professional or authority figure.
"The teacher was dismissed for serious misconduct."
A view or opinion that is incorrect based on faulty thinking or understanding.
"Many people have a misconception about healthy dieting."
To misunderstand or form an incorrect idea about something.
"He misconceived the purpose of the project."
Causing or showing a fondness for causing trouble in a playful way.
"She gave him a mischievous smile."
Playful misbehavior or troublemaking.
"The children were full of mischief during the party."
A collection or mixture of various things.
"The book is a miscellany of essays and poems."
Consisting of a variety of different items or types.
"The drawer was filled with miscellaneous objects."
the interbreeding of people considered to be of different racial types
"The law once prohibited miscegenation in many countries."
Bad or unacceptable behavior, especially by children or in formal situations
"The student was punished for his misbehaviour in class."
bad or improper behavior
"The teacher punished the student for his misbehavior."
to behave badly or improperly
"The child misbehaved during the class."
to incorrectly credit something, such as a work or remark, to the wrong person or source
"The quote was misattributed to Shakespeare."
to take or use something dishonestly, especially money or property, for one's own use
"The manager was accused of misappropriating company funds."
a mistaken belief or misunderstanding
"There is a common misapprehension about the causes of the disease."
to misunderstand or misinterpret something
"He misapprehended the teacher’s instructions and did the task incorrectly."
a general dislike, distrust, or hatred of humankind
"His misanthropy was evident in the way he avoided people."
having or showing a dislike of humankind
"His misanthropic attitude made it difficult for him to make friends."
a person who dislikes or distrusts humankind
"The old man was considered a misanthrope who avoided all social gatherings."
Great joy, amusement, or laughter.
"The festival was full of mirth and laughter."
An unlucky accident, mishap, or unfortunate event.
"He broke his leg during a skiing misadventure."
a head of a government department; a person who leads a church
"The finance minister announced new tax policies."
The act of providing care, assistance, or religious service.
"She recovered thanks to the kind ministrations of the nurses."
A government department headed by a minister or the work of a religious minister.
"He works at the Ministry of Education."
less important, serious, or significant; a person under the legal age
"Luckily, the accident caused only minor injuries."
A smaller number or part, especially a group differing from the majority.
"The law aims to protect the rights of ethnic minorities."
extremely small in size or importance
"She made only a minuscule contribution to the project."
a period of sixty seconds; extremely small or detailed
"He examined the painting with minute attention to detail."
a small or trivial detail of something
"He was bored by the minutia of office paperwork."
in very small detail; extremely carefully
"The detective examined the evidence minutely."
Trapped or entangled in something, typically a difficult situation.
"The politician was mired in scandal."
Extraordinarily wonderful or unusual, as if by a miracle.
"Her recovery after the accident was truly miraculous."
