练口语,记单词6级(M)
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A: Has the case been closed yet?
B: No, the magistrate still needs to decide the outcome.
magistrate
n. 地方行政官,地方法官,治安官
A: I am unable to read the small print in the book.
B: It seems you need to magnify it.
magnify
vt. 1.放大,扩大;2.夸大,夸张
A: That was a terrible storm.
B: Indeed, but it is too early to determine the magnitude of the damage.
magnitude
n. 1.重要性,重大;2.巨大,广大
A: A young fair maiden like you shouldn’t be single.
B: That is because I am a young fair independent maiden.
maiden
n. 少女,年轻姑娘,未婚女子
a. 首次的,初次的
A: You look majestic sitting on that high chair.
B: Yes, I am pretending to be the king!
majestic
a. 雄伟的,壮丽的,庄严的,高贵的
A: Please cook me dinner now.
B: Yes, your majesty, I’m at your service.
majesty
n. 1.[M-]陛下(对帝王,王后的尊称);2.雄伟,壮丽,庄严
A: Doctor, I traveled to Africa and I think I caught malaria.
B: Did you take any medicine as a precaution?
malaria
n. 疟疾
A: I hate you!
B: Why are you so full of malice?
malice
n. 恶意,怨恨
A: I’m afraid that the test results have come back and your lump is malignant.
B: That means it’s serious, doesn’t it, doctor?
malignant
a. 1.恶性的,致命的;2.恶意的,恶毒的
A: I’m going shopping in the mall this afternoon, want to join me?
B: No, thanks, I have plans already.
mall
n. (由许多商店组成的)购物中心
A: That child looks very unhealthy.
B: Yes, he does not have enough to eat. He is suffering from malnutrition.
malnutrition
n. 营养不良
A: What distinguishes mammals from other animals, teacher?
B: Mammals feed their young on milk.
mammal
n. 哺乳动物
A: I was able to park the car in one single maneuver.
B: Well done, you have improved.
maneuver
n. 1.谨慎而熟练的动作;2.策略,花招;3.[pl.]演习
vt. 1.设法使变动位置;2.(敏捷或巧妙地)操纵,控制
vi. 1.设法变动位置;2.用策略,耍花招
A: Are you telling me you saw a ghost?
B: Yes, it manifested itself on me during the night.
manifest
a. 明显的,显然的,明了的
vt. 1.显示,表明,证明;2.使显现,使显露
A: I’m not able to untie this knot.
B: If you manipulate the knot a bit more you may be able to open it.
manipulate
vt. 1.操纵,控制,影响;2.(熟练地)操作,使用
A: I just bought the new house.
B: That is too big to be a house. It is a mansion.
mansion
n. 大厦,(豪华的)宅邸
A: I discovered an ancient manuscript.
B: Are you going to donate it to the library?
manuscript
n. 1.手稿,原稿,底稿;2.手写本
A: What type of tree is that?
B: I think it is a maple
maple
n. 槭树,枫树,槭木
A: I really dislike Stephanie.
B: Don’t try to mar me with your negative impressions of her before I even meet her.
mar
vt. 破坏,毁坏
A: I’m getting a new fireplace installed.
B: Is it the marble one you had your eye on?
marble
n. 1.大理石;2.(用玻璃、石头等制成的)弹子;3.[pl.]弹子游戏
A: The mare is expecting her foal in three weeks.
B: Oh! I thought a mare was a male horse, silly me!
mare
n. 母马,母驴
A: Did you do well in the exam, Sir?
B: Yes, you only made some marginal errors.
marginal
a. 1.微小的,少量的,不重要的;2.仅以微弱多数票获胜的;3.记(或引)在页边的,有旁注的
A: Have you ever smoked marijuana?
B: No, I have never tried drugs.
marijuana
n. 大麻,大麻烟
A: What is your marital status?
B: I am married.
marital
a. 婚姻的,夫妻的
A: I’m going to visit the maritime museum this afternoon.
B: I assume that it is the one by the sea.
maritime
a. 1.海的,海事的,航海的;2.近海的,海的
A: It rained so much. My garden is like a marsh.
B: Don’t worry, it will dry out soon.
marsh
n. 沼泽,湿地
A: I was a marshal in the army for 11 years.
B: Gosh, that is a high rank, you must have worked hard to get there.
marshal
n. 1.元帅,最高指挥官;2.(某些群众活动的)总指挥,司仪;3.(美国的)执法官,警察局长,消防队长
vt. 整理,排列,集结
A: I read that the ancient Romans were martial people.
B: I’m not sure if they were inclined to war.
martial
a. 战争的,军事的,武术的
A: The sunset is amazing.
B: Yes, I am sitting here marveling at it right now.
marvel
vi. (at) 惊叹,赞佩
vt. 对...感到惊异
n. 令人惊异(或不可思议)的事,奇迹
A: That girl looks particularly masculine.
B: Maybe it is because she lifts weights.
masculine
a. 1.男性的,男子的;2.男子气的
A: Shall I mash your potatoes?
B: No, thanks, I like them whole.
mash
vt. (up) 把...捣成糊状
n. 糊状物
A: The soldiers massacred each other with gunfire during the war.
B: Do you know how many people were killed?
massacre
vt. 1.大规模屠杀,残杀;2.彻底击败
n. 1.大屠杀,残杀;2.(比赛等)残败
A: I had a wonderful body massage last night.
B: Was it painful?
massage
n. 按摩,推拿
vt. 给...按摩
A: What flag is that hoisted on the mast?
B: It is the national flag. Don’t you recognize it?
mast
n. 1.船桅,桅杆,旗杆;2.天线杆
A: Your book is a masterpiece, well done.
B: Thanks, I hope that the publishers think so , too.
masterpiece
n. 杰作
A: I would love to have a baby soon.
A: That sounds like your maternal instincts talking!
maternal
a. 1.母亲的,母亲般的;2.母系的,母方的
A: Did you put your money in the bank?
B: No, I hid it under the mattress.
mattress
n. 褥垫,床垫
A: I love walking in the meadows in spring.
B: Me too, the fields are best at that time of year.
meadow
n. 草地
A: My brothers are having a serious argument.
B: Are you going to mediate in the hope of solving it?
mediate
vi. (in, between) 调解,周旋
vt. 1.经调解解决;2.经周旋促成
A: I visited several medieval castles while in France.
B: So that means they date from the Middle Ages, correct?
medieval
a. 中世纪的,中古(时代)的
A: I try to practice meditation at least once a day.
B: Oh, I can never sit still for long periods.
meditation
n. 1.默想,默念;2.沉思,冥想,沉思录
A: Why are you looking so melancholy, Rory?
B: I just lost my job.
melancholy
a. 忧郁的,使人忧郁的,悲伤的
n. 忧郁,悲伤
A: The atmosphere at the party was exceptionally mellow.
B: Yes, all the guests were very relaxed.
mellow
a. 1.(颜色或声音)柔和的;2(水果)熟透的,甘美多汁的,(酒)芳醇的;3.成熟的,老练的,稳健的;4.高兴的,微醉的
v. 1.(使)变得柔和;2.(使)成熟;3.(使)变得香醇
A: Sing along to this melody.
B: I would, but I haven’t a note in my head.
melody
n. 1.旋律,曲调;2.悦耳的音乐
A: Would you like to try some melon?
B: I’d love to, is it sweet?
melon
n. 瓜,甜瓜
A: Does Kelly know where to meet us?
B: Yeah, I left a memo for her.
memo
n. 备忘录
A: You have had such an interesting life, you should write your memoirs.
B: I’ve already started them.
memoir
n. 1.[pl.]回忆录,自传;2.记事录
A: Do we have to memorise the whole poem, Sir?
B: No, only the first two verses.
memorise
v. 记住,熟记
A: Get out from the kitchen, you are such a menace.
B: Sorry, I was only trying to help.
menace
n. 1.具有危险性的人(或物);2.威胁,威吓
vt. 威胁,威吓
A: I do not understand Robin’s mentality.
B: Yeah, she has some strange ideas sometimes.
mentality
n. 心态,思想方法
A: All of the merchandise in the shop is half price today.
B: Oh, let’s go in!
merchandise
n. [总称]商品,货物
vt. 买卖,经营
A: Be careful, there is mercury in the thermometer.
B: Don’t worry, I will be careful.
mercury
n. 1,水银,汞;2[M-][罗神]墨丘利
A: I think our ideas are beginning to merge.
B: I think that is because we have spent so much time together.
merge
v. (使)结合,(使)合并,(使)合为一体
A: Can you bring this note to your Mum?
B: No, I am not your messenger.
messenger
n. 送信人,信使
A: This car is a little more expensive because of the metallic paint.
B: I think it is worth is though.
metallic
a. 1.金属的,金属制的;2.有金属特性的,像金属的
A: Now, please pick out the main metaphors in the poem.
B: Can you give us a clue, teacher?
metaphor
n. 1.隐喻;2.象征
A: You are very methodical.
B: I just like to be organized.
methodical
a. 1.有条理的,井然的;2.办事有条不紊的
A: You were meticulous about the details of our trip.
B: I just wanted everything to go smoothly.
meticulous
a. 极其仔细的,一丝不苟的
A: Shall we take the bus?
B: No, the metro will be quicker.
metro.
n. 地铁
A: Did you report the crime?
B: Yeah, straight away to the metropolitan police.
metropolitan
a. 大城市的,大都会的
A: You are a great violinist.
B: I agree, I think we have a star in our midst.
midst
n. 中部,中间,当中
in the midst of 1.在...之中;2.正当...的时候
A: I am making a film about migrant workers in the city.
B: That will be so interesting. I can’t wait to see it when it is finished.
migrant
n. 1.移居者,移民;2.候鸟,迁移动物
A: These birds migrate south in the winter every year?
B: I’d like to go to warmer places also!
migrate
vi. 1.(候鸟等)迁徙,移栖;2.移居(尤指移居国外),迁移
A: Even though this car is old, the mileage is not very high.
B: I shall buy it so.
mileage
n. 1.里程,英里数;2.好处,利润
A: A militant group of reformers attempted to overthrow the government.
B: Were they successful?
militant
a. 激进的,好斗的
n. 激进分子,斗士
A: I want to be a millionaire some day.
B: Well, you will either have to win the Lottery or work very hard.
millionaire
n. 百万富翁,大富翁
A: The flavours in this soup have mingled well.
B: Yes, it is delicious.
mingle
vt. 使混合,使相混
vi. 1.相交往,相往来;2.混合起来,相混合
A: I bought a miniature house for my doll.
B: And when you are old enough you will be able to buy a normal sized one!
miniature
a. 小型的,微小的
n. 1.微小的模型,缩影;2.微型画,微型人物像
in miniature 小规模,小型
A: We will rent a minibus to take us to the match.
B: Are you sure we won’t all fit in a car?
minibus
n. 小型公共汽车
A: Margaret, you always do the minimal amount of work.
B: Sorry, I will try harder from now on.
minimal
a. 最小的,最低限度的
A: Shall I turn the computer off?
B: No just minimize the current screen.
minimize
vt. 1.使减少(或缩小)到最低限度;2.极力贬低,对...做最低估计
A: Would you like a mint ?
B: No thanks, I have just brushed my teeth.
mint
n. 1.薄荷;2.铸币厂
vt. 1.铸造(硬币);2.创造(词,词组等)
A: I’m surprised to see you so soon after your accident.
B: Yes, the doctors said I made a miraculous recovery.
miraculous
a. 奇迹般的,不可思议的
A: I hope you are not up to mischief in there, Son.
B: No Dad, I’m only playing a video game.
mischief
n. 1.恶作剧,胡闹,捣蛋;2.淘气,顽皮;3.损害,伤害,危害
A: My grandfather encountered a lot of misery during his lifetime.
B: Yes, I am glad that I was not born back them.
misery
n. 1.痛苦,苦恼,苦难;2.悲惨的境遇,贫苦
A: It rained heavily on my wedding day.
B: Oh, what a misfortune !
misfortune
n. 1.不幸,厄运,逆境;2.不幸事故,灾难,灾祸
A: Aside from some slight misgivings , I think Mrs. Jones should have the job.
B: Actually I think she is perfect for it.
misgiving
n. 疑虑,担忧,害怕
A: I was educated in South Africa by some missionaries .
B: Oh, what country were they from?
missionary
n. 传教士
A: I think David has a mistress .
B: No, he is happily married.
mistress
n. 1.情妇;2.主妇,女主人
A: But I don’t want to do the washing up.
B: The sooner you stop moaning , the quicker it will get done.
moan
vi. 1.呻吟,呜咽;2.(about)抱怨,发牢骚
vt. 抱怨
n. 1.呻吟声,呜咽声;2.怨声,牢骚
A: I was attacked by an angry mob on my way home.
B: How terrible, were you hurt?
mob
n. 暴民,乌合之众
vt. 成群围住,聚众袭击
A: How are we going to mobilize the masses?
B: It is certainly difficult to get them going, but we shall manage.
mobilize
vt. 1.动员;2.调动,鼓动起
vi. 动员起来
A: How did he recover so quickly?
B: He mock his illness in the first place.
mock
vt. 1.嘲笑,嘲弄;2.(为了取笑)模仿
vi. 嘲笑,嘲弄
a. 1.模拟的,演习的;2.假的,假装的
A: I have only two more modules to complete and then I have my degree.
B: Congratulations!
module
n. 1.组件,模块,模件;2.(航天器的)舱
A: On this momentous occasion I would like to thank all those who supported my cause.
B: There is no need to thank us.
momentous
a. 重大的,重要的
A: Are you in favour of the monarchy ?
B: No, I don’t support the king or the queen.
monarchy
n. 1.君主制,君主政体;2.君主国
A: How do I get to your house?
B: Pass the monastery on the other side of the town and my house is the first on the right.
monastery
n. 修道院,寺院
A: What do you think of the new monetary union in Europe?
B: Oh, I think that it will be good for trade.
monetary
a. 钱的,货币的,金融的
A: I met a monk on my travels.
B: Oh, did you visit a monastery?
monk
n. 修道士,僧侣
A: The play was excellent.
B: I agree, especially the long monologue performed by the main actress.
monologue
n. 1.(别人简直无法插嘴的)滔滔不绝的话;2.(戏剧,电影等中的)独白
A: Mr. Dalton has somewhat of a monopoly in the town.
B: Yes, he owns of the shops and restaurants.
monopoly
n. 1.垄断,专卖;2.垄断物,垄断商品,专卖商品;3.独占,完全控制
A: Do you enjoy your work?
B: No, it is monotonous .
monotonous
a. 单调无聊的,毫无变化的
A: There are monsters under my bed, Mum.
B: Don’t be silly, how would they fit?
monster
n. 1.怪物;2.极其残酷的人;3.巨人,巨兽,巨大的东西
a. 巨大的,庞大的
A: I split some water on the carpet
B: Don’t worry, I’ll mop it up later.
mop
n. 1.拖把;2.蓬乱的头发
v. 1.用拖把拖洗;2.擦干
mop up 1.(用布等)擦去;2.扫荡,肃清;3.完成,结束
A: The film was uplifting.
B: Yes, it was good for my morale .
morale
n. 士气,斗志
A: Do you think you have a strict set of principles?
B: Yes, I think I have a strong sense of morality .
morality
n. 1.道德,(行为等的)道德性;2.德行,品行
A: Be careful, that is dangerous.
B: Oh, we are all mortals and have to die at some stage or another.
mortal
a. 1.终有一死的;2.致命的;3.你死我活的,不共戴天的
n. 人
A: Did you buy your house with cash?
B: Not at all, I had to take out a huge mortgage .
mortgage
n. 抵押,抵押借款
vt. 抵押
A: The drains are not working.
B: They must be filled with moss again, I will clear them.
moss
n. 藓类植物,苔藓
A: Shall we stay in a hotel?
B: No, let’s save money and stay in a motel .
motel.
n. 汽车旅馆
A: There is a hole in your sweatshirt.
B: Oh, it was eaten by moths .
moth
n. 蛾
A: Do you drive a car?
B: No, but I can ride a motorcycle .
motorcycle
n. 摩托车
A: What was the motto of your school?
B: I’m not sure if it had one.
motto
n. 箴言,格言,座右铭
A: The castle was built on the top of the mound overlooking the village.
B: I assume they did that for protection.
mound
n. 1.土墩,沙土堆;2.(一)堆,(一)垛
A: It has been a long time since your father passed away.
B: Yes, but I’m still in mourning.
mourn
v. 1.哀悼;2.(对...)感到痛心(或遗憾)
A: Have you ever grown a beard?
B: No, but I did have a moustache once.
moustache
n. 八字须
A: The grass is getting long.
B: Well, it is about time that you mowed it then.
mow
v. 割(草)
mow down 大量杀伤,扫杀,摧毁
A: Don’t come into the house with muddy shoes.
B: OK, I’ll take them off now.
muddy
a. 1.泥泞的,沾满烂泥的;2.(光,色泽)灰暗的,暗淡的;3.模糊的,糊涂的
vt. 1.使沾上烂泥;2.使(形势,争端等)显得扑朔迷离
A: You are as slow as a mule .
B: You are no spring chicken yourself.
mule
n. 1.骡子;2.[pl.]拖鞋;3.十分固执的人
A: Are you planning to feed the multitudes with this meal?
B: Yes, I cook rather a lot.
multitude
n. 1.大量,许多;2.[the ~]大众,民众
a multitude / multitudes of 许多,大量
A: Did you hear what Mandy said?
B: No, she was mumbling .
mumble
v. 含糊地说(话),咕哝
n. 咕哝,含糊的话(或声音)
A: I am going to see an exhibition in the municipal gallery tomorrow.
B: Oh, can I join you?
municipal
a. 市的,市政的
A: The room was so silent you could hear a pin drop.
B: You mean there was not even a murmur .
murmur
v. / n. 1.小声说(话);2.小声抱怨,咕哝;3.(微风,流水等)发出连续而低沉的声音
A: You are looking incredibly muscular .
B: Oh, thanks, I have been going to the gym five times a week.
muscular
a. 1.肌肉发达的,强壮的;2.(有关)肌肉的
A: Do you follow any particular religion?
B: Yes, I am a Muslim .
Muslin
n. 穆斯林
a. 穆斯林的,伊斯兰教信徒的
A: Would you like any sauce on your sandwich?
B: Do you have any mustard?
mustard
n. 1.芥末;2.芥菜
A: After witnessing the accident my brother was mute for three years.
B: And why did he start to speak again?
mute
a. 1.缄默的,无声的;2.哑的,不会说话的;3.(字母)不发音的
vt. 消除(声音),减轻(声音)
A: He muttered the answer into my ear but I still was unable to hear him.
B: You should have asked him to repeat it more clearly.
mutter
v. / n. 轻声低语,小声抱怨
A: Is this chicken or beef?
B: Neither, it is mutton .
mutton
n. 羊肉
A: My dog bit a young child once.
B: Is that why he now wears a muzzle ?
muzzle
n. 1.(四足动物的)鼻口部;2.(防止动物咬人的)口套;3.枪口,炮口
vt. 1.使缄默,钳制...言论;2.给(狗等)戴口套
A: There are myriad reasons why I should not go on holidays now.
B: But there is one reason why you should, me!
myriad
a. 无数的
n. 无数,极大数量
A: My neighbour claims that she is a mystic .
B: Do you think that she actually has magical powers?
mystic
n. 神秘主义者
a. 1.神秘的,玄妙的;2.神秘主义(者)的
A: The moon looks mystical tonight.
B: Perhaps that is because it is a full moon on a clear night.
mystical
见 mystic
A: I want to study ancient mythology .
B: What interests you in particular about the stories?
mythology
n. 神话,神话学