英语词汇词典 | 单词含义、定义和示例
A popular white fish also known as barramundi or Asian sea bass
"Mango fish is prized for its delicate flavor and tender texture."
a type of flowering tree with large, fragrant pink or white flowers
"The beautiful magnolia tree bloomed in spring with pink flowers."
A coastal forest ecosystem characterized by salt-tolerant trees and shrubs that grow in intertidal zones.
"Sundarbans is the world's largest mangrove forest."
in poor condition, shabby, dirty, or affected by mange
"The stray dog looked mangy and weak."
an extreme enthusiasm or obsession; a mental illness marked by excitement
"There was a mania for collecting rare stamps."
a person who behaves in a wildly foolish, dangerous, or violent way
"The driver was speeding like a maniac."
behaving like a maniac; showing excessive enthusiasm or madness
"He gave a maniacal laugh during the movie."
to show or display clearly; obvious or evident
"The symptoms of the disease manifest quickly."
an event, action, or object that clearly shows or embodies something
"His sudden anger was a manifestation of his stress."
a public declaration of policy and aims, especially by a political party
"The party released its manifesto before the election."
many and various; having many different forms
"The benefits of exercise are manifold."
to control or influence someone or something cleverly or unfairly
"He tried to manipulate the results in his favor."
the abstract science of number, quantity, and space; the study of numbers and their operations
"Mathematics helps us understand patterns in nature and the universe."
excessively sentimental, often to the point of being sickly
"The movie was criticized for its mawkish sentimentality."
an independent thinker who does not go along with a group or rules
"She was a political maverick who challenged traditional ideas."
an expert or connoisseur in a particular field
"He is a tech maven who always knows the latest trends."
a pale purple color with a grayish or bluish tinge
"She wore a beautiful mauve dress to the party."
A large stately building that houses a tomb or several tombs.
"The king was buried in a grand mausoleum."
To speak or move aimlessly and incoherently.
"He maundered on about his old memories."
Overly sentimental, often tearfully or weakly emotional.
"He became maudlin after a few drinks."
The state of being mature; full development physically or emotionally
"With age comes wisdom and emotional maturity."
fully developed or grown, especially emotionally or intellectually
"She has become a mature and confident leader."
A large pad used as a bed or part of a bed, typically filled with soft material for sleeping on.
"She bought a new mattress for better sleep comfort."
important topics, concerns, or issues; as a verb, to be of importance or significance
"What she thinks really matters to me."
A subject or situation under consideration; to be important.
"It doesn’t matter what others think."
An environment or structure in which something develops; also a mathematical array of numbers.
"The cultural matrix shaped his worldview."
The state of being married; marriage.
"They entered into matrimony after years of friendship."
To enroll as a student in a college or university.
"She matriculated at Oxford University last year."
The act of killing one's own mother.
"The crime of matricide shocked the entire town."
A performance, especially a play or movie, that takes place in the afternoon.
"We bought tickets for the Sunday afternoon matinee."
the killing of a large number of people, usually in a violent way
"The massacre resulted in the deaths of hundreds of civilians."
to rub and press muscles to relieve pain or tension; to manipulate information
"The therapist will massage your back to reduce muscle tension."
extremely large, heavy, or solid in size or degree
"The company made a massive investment in renewable energy."
a work of outstanding artistry, skill, or workmanship
"The Mona Lisa is considered Leonardo da Vinci’s masterpiece."
comprehensive knowledge or skill in a subject or accomplishment
"She has achieved mastery in classical dance."
to chew food thoroughly before swallowing
"He slowly masticated the bread before swallowing."
A contest between people or teams; to pair or correspond with something.
"The two teams will play a football match tomorrow."
Relating to a mother; showing motherly qualities such as care and protection.
"She showed great maternal affection toward the child."
in a way that relates to mathematics; using numbers, formulas, or logical calculation
"The problem can be solved mathematically rather than by guesswork."
relating to mathematics or the use of mathematics
"The mathematical equation was difficult to solve."
The study of numbers, quantities, and shapes, also called mathematics.
"She is very good at math."
The state of being a mother; motherhood
"The hospital has an excellent maternity ward for new mothers."
A way of living focused on acquiring material possessions and wealth.
"A materialistic lifestyle often leads to moral decline."
The substance or matter from which something is made; relating to physical things rather than ideas or emotions.
"The builder brought all the necessary material for the construction."
A tendency to consider material possessions and physical comfort as more important than spiritual or moral values.
"The novel criticizes society's growing materialism."
