英语词汇词典 | 单词含义、定义和示例
to increase something as much as possible
"The company aims to maximize its profits this year."
a short, well-known statement expressing a general truth or rule of conduct
"Honesty is a timeless maxim valued in every culture."
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 abstract science of number, quantity, and space; the study of numbers and their operations
"Mathematics helps us understand patterns in nature and the universe."
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."
Relating to a mother; showing motherly qualities such as care and protection.
"She showed great maternal affection toward the child."
To become real or actual; to appear suddenly or in a physical form.
"The opportunity he had been waiting for finally materialized."
A way of living focused on acquiring material possessions and wealth.
"A materialistic lifestyle often leads to moral decline."
A tendency to consider material possessions and physical comfort as more important than spiritual or moral values.
"The novel criticizes society's growing materialism."
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 contest between people or teams; to pair or correspond with something.
"The two teams will play a football match tomorrow."
to chew food thoroughly before swallowing
"He slowly masticated the bread before swallowing."
comprehensive knowledge or skill in a subject or accomplishment
"She has achieved mastery in classical dance."
a work of outstanding artistry, skill, or workmanship
"The Mona Lisa is considered Leonardo da Vinci’s masterpiece."
extremely large, heavy, or solid in size or degree
"The company made a massive investment in renewable energy."
to rub and press muscles to relieve pain or tension; to manipulate information
"The therapist will massage your back to reduce muscle tension."
the killing of a large number of people, usually in a violent way
"The massacre resulted in the deaths of hundreds of civilians."
a person who roams around in search of things to steal or people to attack
"Villagers feared the marauders who raided their homes."
to roam in search of things to steal or attack
"The bandits marauded through the village at night."
a long-distance running race, typically 42.195 kilometers (26.2 miles)
"She completed the marathon in under four hours."
a large number of
"Many students attended the lecture."
Animal dung used for fertilizing land; organic matter used as fertilizer.
"Organic manure enhances soil fertility."
a handwritten or typed document, especially a writer’s draft before publication
"The author submitted her manuscript to the publisher."
