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.
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
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a: i dreamt i was kidnapped by a gang of thieves.
b: you were not dreaming!
kidnap
vt. 绑架，诱拐
a: doctor, i have a severe pain in my lower back.
b: it may be your kidneys , let me check.
kidney
n. 肾，肾脏
a: who is your next of kin ?
b: my father.
kin
n. [总称]亲属，家属
a: i’ve hurt myself, do you have a bandage?
b: yeah, there is one in the first aid kit.
kit
n. 1。成套的工具，（适应特定需要的）成套用品
vt.(out) 装备
a: i just bought a new kitten , she is very cute.
b: she may be now, but she will soon grow up!
kitten
n. 小猫
a: you are my knight in shining armor.
b: well, that makes you my princess.
knight
n. 1。（中世纪）骑士；2。爵士；3。（国际象棋中）马
vt. 封……为爵士
a: did you make this blanket?
b: yes, it took three weeks to knit .
knit
vt. 1。编结，编织；2。使紧密地结合，使紧凑；3。皱紧，皱（眉）
vi. 1。编织，编结；2。（骨折）愈合
a: the potatoes are best with a knob of butter.
b: oh, but i don’t like potatoes or butter.
knob
n. 1。（门、抽屉的）球形把手，球形柄；2。（收音机等的）旋扭；3。小块
a: what happened to your knuckles ? they are bleeding.
b: oh, i cycled in a wall and grazed them.
knuckle
n. 指节
vi. 1. (down) 开始努力工作；2.(under)屈服