270 詞
詳細 · GRE3000
macabre
可怕的｜教學補註：shockingly repellent
英文釋義：shockingly repellent; inspiring horror
相似詞：ghastly, grim, grisly, gruesome, sick
相反詞：keep down, well
用法／搭配：核心義：shockingly repellent。中文錨點：可怕的｜教學補註：shockingly repellent。GRE tip: "macabre" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：a macabre argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather macabre; macabre enough to... Sentence frame: Her macabre ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「可怕的｜教學補註：shockingly repellent」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
Macabre tales of war and plague in the Middle ages. （可怕的）
詳細 · GRE3000、複習詞、紅寶書
macerate
浸軟｜教學補註：separate into constituents by soaking
英文釋義：separate into constituents by soaking; become soft or separate and disintegrate as a result of excessive soaking
相似詞：waste, emaciate
相反詞：conserve
派生詞：macerative adj., maceration n.
形近詞：macerate 浸軟，使消瘦，折磨 ｜ lacerate 撕傷刮傷，傷害 ｜ maculate 有污點的，使有污點 ｜ matriculate 大學錄取
用法／搭配：核心義：to separate into constituents by soaking。中文錨點：浸軟｜教學補註：separate into constituents by soaking。GRE tip: treat "macerate" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to macerate sth; refuse / choose / begin to macerate; the macerating of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to macerate ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「浸軟｜教學補註：separate into constituents by soaking」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
The tissue macerated in the water. （浸軟）
詳細 · 救命800、紅寶書
machination
n. 陰謀詭計｜教學補註：a secret and complicated plan
英文釋義：a secret and complicated plan
相似詞：intrigue
派生詞：machinate v.
用法／搭配：machination to assassinate the president 刺殺總統的陰謀
Example · TTS
In academic English, writers may refer to the machination to assassinate the president. （陰謀詭計）
詳細 · GRE3000
maculate
弄髒；受損
英文釋義：make dirty or spotty, as by exposure to air; also used metaphorically; spot, stain, or pollute
相似詞：tarnish, stain, sully, defile, foul, befoul
相反詞：fair, unclog
派生詞：macula n., maculation n.
形近詞：macerate 浸軟，使消瘦，折磨 ｜ lacerate 撕傷刮傷，傷害 ｜ maculate 有污點的，使有污點 ｜ matriculate 大學錄取
用法／搭配：核心義：to make dirty or spotty, as by exposure to air。中文錨點：弄髒；受損。GRE tip: treat "maculate" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to maculate sth; refuse / choose / begin to maculate; the maculating of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to maculate ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「弄髒；受損」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
In the end, they chose to maculate what they had once defended. （弄髒；受損）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 P3-pending-b02 補錄
magic
魔術
英文釋義：魔術
用法／搭配：考意錨點：魔術
Example · TTS
On the exam, magic most nearly means a sense of "魔術". （魔術）
詳細 · 填空1300
magnanimity
寬宏大量；慷慨
英文釋義：liberality in bestowing gifts; extremely liberal and generous of spirit
相似詞：munificence, largess, largesse, openhandedness
派生詞：magnanimous adj.
用法／搭配：核心義：liberality in bestowing gifts。中文錨點：寬宏大量；慷慨。GRE tip: "magnanimity" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the magnanimity of X; a sense / degree / lack of magnanimity; amid / despite magnanimity Sentence frame: The debate turns on the magnanimity of ______. （空格填入與「寬宏大量；慷慨」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of magnanimity is crucial to understanding the argument. （寬宏大量；慷慨）
詳細 · 填空1300、救命800
magnanimous
adj. 寬宏大量的
英文釋義：generous and forgiving
相似詞：greathearted, big, large
相反詞：petty, mean
派生詞：magnanimousness n., magnanimity n.
形近詞：animus 敵意，基本意圖 ｜ unanimous 一致同意 ｜ magnanimous 寬宏大量
用法／搭配：a magnanimous gesture 大度的姿態
Example · TTS
Magnanimous toward his enemies. （寬宏大量的）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 P3-pending-b03 補錄
magnetic
有吸引力的
英文釋義：有吸引力的
用法／搭配：考意錨點：有吸引力的
Example · TTS
On the exam, magnetic most nearly means a sense of "有吸引力的". （有吸引力的）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 P3-pending-b02 補錄
magnifier
放大鏡
英文釋義：放大鏡
用法／搭配：考意錨點：放大鏡
Example · TTS
On the exam, magnifier most nearly means a sense of "放大鏡". （放大鏡）
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
magniloquent
誇張的｜教學補註：lofty in style
英文釋義：lofty in style
相似詞：grandiloquent, tall
相反詞：short
派生詞：magniloquence n.
用法／搭配：核心義：lofty in style。中文錨點：誇張的｜教學補註：lofty in style。GRE tip: "magniloquent" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：a magniloquent argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather magniloquent; magniloquent enough to... Sentence frame: Her magniloquent ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「誇張的｜教學補註：lofty in style」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
The critic noted her magniloquent approach to the evidence. （誇張的）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 S3a 補錄
main
主要的
英文釋義：主要的
用法／搭配：主假說視覺上放最前。
Example · TTS
Keep the main hypothesis visually first. （主要的）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 S3a 補錄
maintain
維持；主張
英文釋義：維持；主張
用法／搭配：各波次維持同一編碼規則。
Example · TTS
Maintain the same coding rules across waves. （維持；主張）
詳細 · 救命800
majestic
adj. 宏偉壯麗的
英文釋義：large and impressively beautiful
相似詞：august, grandiose, monumental
派生詞：majesty n.
用法／搭配：majestic monuments 宏偉壯麗的紀念碑
Example · TTS
His majestic presence. （宏偉壯麗的）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 P3-pending-b02 補錄
majuscule
大寫字母
英文釋義：大寫字母
用法／搭配：考意錨點：大寫字母
Example · TTS
On the exam, majuscule most nearly means a sense of "大寫字母". （大寫字母）
詳細 · 救命800、重要詞
makeshift
adj. 臨時湊合的，應急手段的
英文釋義：serving as a temporary substitute
相似詞：expedient
相反詞：imprudent, unwise, inexpedient
用法／搭配：makeshift tents 臨時搭建的帳篷
Example · TTS
The rock served as a makeshift hammer. （臨時湊合的，應急手段的）
詳細 · GRE3000、重要詞
maladroit
笨拙的｜教學補註：not adroit
英文釋義：not adroit
相反詞：skillful, adept, adroit
派生詞：maladroitness n.
用法／搭配：核心義：not adroit。中文錨點：笨拙的｜教學補註：not adroit。GRE tip: "maladroit" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：a maladroit argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather maladroit; maladroit enough to... Sentence frame: Her maladroit ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「笨拙的｜教學補註：not adroit」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
A maladroit movement of his hand caused the car to swerve. （笨拙的）
詳細 · 救命800、重要詞
malady
n. 疾病｜教學補註：a disease or illness
英文釋義：a disease or illness
相似詞：ailment, condition, complaint
相反詞：wellness
用法／搭配：a fatal malady 致命的疾病
Example · TTS
What maladies afflict our nation? （疾病）
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
malaise
不適｜教學補註：physical discomfort (as mild sickness or depression)
英文釋義：physical discomfort (as mild sickness or depression)
相似詞：unease, uneasiness
用法／搭配：核心義：physical discomfort (as mild sickness or depression)。中文錨點：不適｜教學補註：physical discomfort (as mild sickness or depression)。GRE tip: "malaise" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the malaise of X; a sense / degree / lack of malaise; amid / despite malaise Sentence frame: The debate turns on the malaise of ______. （空格填入與「不適｜教學補註：physical discomfort (as mild sickness or depression)」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of malaise is crucial to understanding the argument. （不適）
詳細 · 紅寶書
malediction
詛咒｜教學補註：the act of calling down a curse that invokes evil (and usually serves as an i...
英文釋義：the act of calling down a curse that invokes evil (and usually serves as an insult)
相似詞：imprecation
派生詞：maledict v.
用法／搭配：核心義：the act of calling down a curse that invokes evil (and usually serves as an insult)。中文錨點：詛咒｜教學補註：the act of calling down a curse that invokes evil (and usually serves as an i。GRE tip: "malediction" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the malediction of X; a sense / degree / lack of malediction; amid / despite malediction Sentence frame: The debate turns on the malediction of ______. （空格填入與「詛咒｜教學補註：the act of calling down a curse that invokes evil (and usually serves as an i」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of malediction is crucial to understanding the argument. （詛咒）
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
malefactor
罪犯｜教學補註：someone who has committed a crime or has been legally convicted of a crime
英文釋義：someone who has committed a crime or has been legally convicted of a crime
相似詞：criminal, felon, crook, outlaw
相反詞：decriminalise, decriminalize, legalize
用法／搭配：核心義：someone who has committed a crime or has been legally convicted of a crime。中文錨點：罪犯｜教學補註：someone who has committed a crime or has been legally convicted of a crime。GRE tip: "malefactor" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the malefactor of X; a sense / degree / lack of malefactor; amid / despite malefactor Sentence frame: The debate turns on the malefactor of ______. （空格填入與「罪犯｜教學補註：someone who has committed a crime or has been legally convicted of a crime」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
No one wanted to be labeled a malefactor in that debate. （罪犯）
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
maleficent
邪惡的｜教學補註：harmful or evil in intent or effect
英文釋義：harmful or evil in intent or effect
相反詞：beneficent
派生詞：maleficence n.
用法／搭配：核心義：harmful or evil in intent or effect。中文錨點：邪惡的｜教學補註：harmful or evil in intent or effect。GRE tip: "maleficent" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：a maleficent argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather maleficent; maleficent enough to... Sentence frame: Her maleficent ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「邪惡的｜教學補註：harmful or evil in intent or effect」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
Her maleficent remarks unsettled everyone in the room. （邪惡的）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 P2-pending 補錄
malevolent
惡意的；歹毒的
英文釋義：惡意的；歹毒的
用法／搭配：先假設錯誤再假設歹毒意圖。
Example · TTS
Assume error before assuming malevolent intent. （惡意的；歹毒的）
詳細 · 填空1300、複習詞、救命800、紅寶書
malfeasance
n. 非法行爲｜教學補註：improper or illegal behavior
英文釋義：improper or illegal behavior
相似詞：fraudulence, wrongdoing
用法／搭配：allegation of malfeasance 對非法行爲的指控
Example · TTS
In academic English, writers may refer to the allegation of malfeasance. （非法行爲）
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
malice
惡意；怨恨
英文釋義：feeling a need to see others suffer; the quality of threatening evil
相似詞：maliciousness, spite, spitefulness, venom, malevolence, malevolency
相反詞：benevolence
派生詞：malicious adj.
用法／搭配：核心義：feeling a need to see others suffer。中文錨點：惡意；怨恨。GRE tip: "malice" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the malice of X; a sense / degree / lack of malice; amid / despite malice Sentence frame: The debate turns on the malice of ______. （空格填入與「惡意；怨恨」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of malice is crucial to understanding the argument. （惡意；怨恨）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 P2-pending 補錄
malicious
惡意的
英文釋義：惡意的
用法／搭配：惡意合規披露仍可能誤導。
Example · TTS
Malicious compliance with disclosure can still mislead. （惡意的）
詳細 · 救命800
malign
v. 誹謗｜教學補註：say unpleasant and untrue things
英文釋義：say unpleasant and untrue things
相似詞：slur, slander, defame, calumniate
相反詞：benign, focus
派生詞：malignment n., maligner n., malignity n.
用法／搭配：malign his rivals 誹謗他的對手
Example · TTS
Believed in witches and malign spirits. （誹謗）
詳細 · GRE3000、填空1300、紅寶書
malinger
裝病（以逃避職責）
英文釋義：avoid responsibilities and duties, e.g., by pretending to be ill
相似詞：skulk
派生詞：malingerer n., malingering n.
用法／搭配：核心義：to avoid responsibilities and duties, e.g., by pretending to be ill。中文錨點：裝病（以逃避職責）。GRE tip: treat "malinger" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to malinger sth; refuse / choose / begin to malinger; the malingerring of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to malinger ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「裝病（以逃避職責）」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
In the end, they chose to malinger what they had once defended. （裝病（以逃避職責））
詳細 · 救命800
malleable
adj. 可塑的，易受影響的
英文釋義：capable of being easily changed
相似詞：plastic
相反詞：rigid, inflexible
派生詞：malleability n.
用法／搭配：a malleable child 一個容易受影響的孩子
Example · TTS
Malleable metals such as gold. （可塑的，易受影響的）
詳細 · GRE3000、救命800、重要詞
malodorous
adj. 難聞的｜教學補註：having an unpleasant smell
英文釋義：having an unpleasant smell
相似詞：noisome, smelly, stinky
相反詞：fragrant, pleasant
派生詞：malodorousness n.
用法／搭配：malodorous rubbish bags 惡臭的垃圾袋
Example · TTS
Consider this case: malodorous rubbish bags. （難聞的）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 P2-pending 補錄
malpractice
不當執業
英文釋義：不當執業
用法／搭配：統計不當執業包含未揭露淘篩。
Example · TTS
Statistical malpractice includes undisclosed fishing. （不當執業）
詳細 · GRE3000、複習詞、紅寶書
mangle
損害｜教學補註：clothes dryer for drying and ironing laundry by passing it between two heavy ...
英文釋義：clothes dryer for drying and ironing laundry by passing it between two heavy heated rollers; press with a mangle
相似詞：maul, mutilate, murder
派生詞：mangler n.
用法／搭配：核心義：clothes dryer for drying and ironing laundry by passing it between two heavy heated rollers。中文錨點：損害｜教學補註：clothes dryer for drying and ironing laundry by passing it between two heavy。GRE tip: "mangle" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the mangle of X; a sense / degree / lack of mangle; amid / despite mangle Sentence frame: The debate turns on the mangle of ______. （空格填入與「損害｜教學補註：clothes dryer for drying and ironing laundry by passing it between two heavy」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
Mangle the sheets. （損害）
詳細 · GRE3000
manifest
展現｜教學補註：a customs document listing the contents put on a ship or plane
英文釋義：a customs document listing the contents put on a ship or plane; provide evidence for; stand as proof of; show by one's behavior, attitude, or external attributes
相似詞：attest, certify, demonstrate, evidence, apparent, evident
相反詞：decertify, disprove
派生詞：manifestation n.
用法／搭配：核心義：a customs document listing the contents put on a ship or plane。中文錨點：展現｜教學補註：a customs document listing the contents put on a ship or plane。GRE tip: "manifest" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the manifest of X; a sense / degree / lack of manifest; amid / despite manifest Sentence frame: The debate turns on the manifest of ______. （空格填入與「展現｜教學補註：a customs document listing the contents put on a ship or plane」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
The buildings in Rome manifest a high level of architectural sophistication. （展現）
詳細 · 紅寶書
mansion
大廈｜教學補註：(astrology) one of 12 equal areas into which the zodiac is divided
英文釋義：(astrology) one of 12 equal areas into which the zodiac is divided; a large and imposing house
相似詞：sign, house, manse, hall, residence
用法／搭配：核心義：(astrology) one of 12 equal areas into which the zodiac is divided。中文錨點：大廈｜教學補註：(astrology) one of 12 equal areas into which the zodiac is divided。GRE tip: "mansion" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the mansion of X; a sense / degree / lack of mansion; amid / despite mansion Sentence frame: The debate turns on the mansion of ______. （空格填入與「大廈｜教學補註：(astrology) one of 12 equal areas into which the zodiac is divided」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of mansion is crucial to understanding the argument. （大廈）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 S3a 補錄
manufacture
製造；捏造
英文釋義：製造；捏造
用法／搭配：不要從噪音資料捏造確定性。
Example · TTS
Do not manufacture certainty from noisy data. （製造；捏造）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 S3a 補錄
manuscript
手稿
英文釋義：手稿
用法／搭配：手稿應標明所有偏離。
Example · TTS
The manuscript should flag all deviations. （手稿）
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many-sided
多邊的
英文釋義：多邊的
用法／搭配：多邊主張需要多邊證據。
Example · TTS
Many-sided claims need many-sided evidence. （多邊的）
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
mar
損害｜教學補註：the month following February and preceding April
英文釋義：the month following February and preceding April; a mark or flaw that spoils the appearance of something (especially on a person's body)
相似詞：March, blemish, defect, impair, spoil, deflower
相反詞：improve, enhance
用法／搭配：核心義：the month following February and preceding April。中文錨點：損害｜教學補註：the month following February and preceding April。GRE tip: "mar" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the mar of X; a sense / degree / lack of mar; amid / despite mar Sentence frame: The debate turns on the mar of ______. （空格填入與「損害｜教學補註：the month following February and preceding April」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
No one wanted to be labeled a mar in that debate. （損害）
詳細 · 紅寶書
maraud
劫掠｜教學補註：a sudden short attack
英文釋義：a sudden short attack; raid and rove in search of booty
相似詞：foray, raid
派生詞：marauder n.
用法／搭配：核心義：a sudden short attack。中文錨點：劫掠｜教學補註：a sudden short attack。GRE tip: "maraud" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the maraud of X; a sense / degree / lack of maraud; amid / despite maraud Sentence frame: The debate turns on the maraud of ______. （空格填入與「劫掠｜教學補註：a sudden short attack」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
Marauding rebels overran the countryside. （劫掠）
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marina
碼頭；船塢
英文釋義：碼頭；船塢
用法／搭配：把原始資料停泊在唯讀碼頭。
Example · TTS
Dock raw data in a read-only marina. （碼頭；船塢）
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marine
海的；海軍陸戰隊
英文釋義：海的；海軍陸戰隊
用法／搭配：把多站漂移當海流處理。
Example · TTS
Treat multi-site drift like marine currents. （海的；海軍陸戰隊）
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mariner
水手
英文釋義：水手
用法／搭配：管線上每個水手都簽日誌。
Example · TTS
Every mariner of the pipeline signs the log. （水手）
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maritime
海事的；沿海的
英文釋義：海事的；沿海的
用法／搭配：海事級文件撐得過風暴。
Example · TTS
Maritime-level documentation survives storms. （海事的；沿海的）
詳細 · 紅寶書
marrow
骨髓｜教學補註：the fatty network of connective tissue that fills the cavities of bones
英文釋義：the fatty network of connective tissue that fills the cavities of bones; any of various squash plants grown for their elongated fruit with smooth dark green skin and whitish flesh
相似詞：kernel, substance, core, center, centre, essence
相反詞：left, right
用法／搭配：核心義：the fatty network of connective tissue that fills the cavities of bones。中文錨點：骨髓｜教學補註：the fatty network of connective tissue that fills the cavities of bones。GRE tip: "marrow" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the marrow of X; a sense / degree / lack of marrow; amid / despite marrow Sentence frame: The debate turns on the marrow of ______. （空格填入與「骨髓｜教學補註：the fatty network of connective tissue that fills the cavities of bones」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of marrow is crucial to understanding the argument. （骨髓）
詳細 · 紅寶書
marshal
元帥｜教學補註：a law officer having duties similar to those of a sheriff in carrying out the...
英文釋義：a law officer having duties similar to those of a sheriff in carrying out the judgments of a court of law; (in some countries) a military officer of highest rank
相似詞：marshall, mobilize, mobilise, summon
相反詞：demobilise, demobilize
派生詞：marshalship n.
用法／搭配：核心義：a law officer having duties similar to those of a sheriff in carrying out the judgments of a court of law。中文錨點：元帥｜教學補註：a law officer having duties similar to those of a sheriff in carrying out the。GRE tip: "marshal" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the marshal of X; a sense / degree / lack of marshal; amid / despite marshal Sentence frame: The debate turns on the marshal of ______. （空格填入與「元帥｜教學補註：a law officer having duties similar to those of a sheriff in carrying out the」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
Marshal facts or arguments. （元帥）
詳細 · 紅寶書
martial
軍事的｜教學補註：Roman poet noted for epigrams (first century BC)
英文釋義：Roman poet noted for epigrams (first century BC); (of persons) befitting a warrior
相似詞：soldierly, soldierlike, warriorlike, warlike
用法／搭配：核心義：Roman poet noted for epigrams (first century BC)。中文錨點：軍事的｜教學補註：Roman poet noted for epigrams (first century BC)。GRE tip: "martial" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the martial of X; a sense / degree / lack of martial; amid / despite martial Sentence frame: The debate turns on the martial of ______. （空格填入與「軍事的｜教學補註：Roman poet noted for epigrams (first century BC)」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
Martial law. （軍事的）
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martinent
紀律嚴格的
英文釋義：a GRE-level vocabulary item meaning closely related to its core sense in academic English
用法／搭配：核心義：a GRE-level vocabulary item meaning closely related to its core sense in academic English。中文錨點：紀律嚴格的。GRE tip: "martinent" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the martinent of X; a sense / degree / lack of martinent; amid / despite martinent Sentence frame: The debate turns on the martinent of ______. （空格填入與「紀律嚴格的」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of martinent is crucial to understanding the argument. （紀律嚴格的）
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martinet
n.紀律嚴格的人
英文釋義：a person who is very strict and demands obedience from others
相似詞：disciplinarian, stickler
用法／搭配：the officer is a martinet 軍官是一個紀律嚴格的人
Example · TTS
The debate focused on the officer is a martinet. （紀律嚴格的人）
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marvel
n. 令人驚奇的事物
英文釋義：one that evokes surprise, admiration or wonder
相似詞：miracle, wonder
派生詞：marvelous adj., marvellous adj., marveller n.
用法／搭配：a marvel of modern engineering 現代工程領域的奇蹟
Example · TTS
The debate focused on a marvel of modern engineering. （令人驚奇的事物）
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maskoff
摘面具
英文釋義：摘面具
用法／搭配：考意錨點：摘面具
Example · TTS
On the exam, maskoff most nearly means a sense of "摘面具". （摘面具）
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massacre
大屠殺｜教學補註：the savage and excessive killing of many people
英文釋義：the savage and excessive killing of many people; kill a large number of people indiscriminately
相似詞：slaughter, carnage, butchery
用法／搭配：核心義：the savage and excessive killing of many people。中文錨點：大屠殺｜教學補註：the savage and excessive killing of many people。GRE tip: "massacre" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the massacre of X; a sense / degree / lack of massacre; amid / despite massacre Sentence frame: The debate turns on the massacre of ______. （空格填入與「大屠殺｜教學補註：the savage and excessive killing of many people」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
The Hutus massacred the Tutsis in Rwanda. （大屠殺）
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masticate
咀嚼；粉碎
英文釋義：grind and knead; chew (food); to bite and grind with the teeth
相似詞：chew, manducate, jaw
派生詞：mastication n.
用法／搭配：核心義：to grind and knead。中文錨點：咀嚼；粉碎。GRE tip: treat "masticate" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to masticate sth; refuse / choose / begin to masticate; the masticating of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to masticate ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「咀嚼；粉碎」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
The cows were masticating the grass. （咀嚼；粉碎）
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maternal
母親的
英文釋義：母親的
用法／搭配：產假政策需要文件化覆蓋。
Example · TTS
Maternal leave policies need documented coverage. （母親的）
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maternity
母性；產科
英文釋義：母性；產科
用法／搭配：為專案「生產」變數編預算。
Example · TTS
Budget maternity of a project: birth of variables. （母性；產科）
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matriarch
女家長
英文釋義：女家長
用法／搭配：實驗室女家長也接受勘誤。
Example · TTS
Even the lab matriarch accepts corrections. （女家長）
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matriarchal
母系的
英文釋義：母系的
用法／搭配：母系功勞規則仍需透明。
Example · TTS
Matriarchal credit rules still need transparency. （母系的）
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matriarchy
母系制
英文釋義：母系制
用法／搭配：功勞母系制：誰真正維護日誌。
Example · TTS
Credit matriarchy: who actually kept logs. （母系制）
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
matriculate
錄取｜教學補註：someone who has been admitted to a college or university
英文釋義：someone who has been admitted to a college or university; enroll as a student
派生詞：matriculation n.
形近詞：macerate 浸軟，使消瘦，折磨 ｜ lacerate 撕傷刮傷，傷害 ｜ maculate 有污點的，使有污點 ｜ matriculate 大學錄取
用法／搭配：核心義：someone who has been admitted to a college or university。中文錨點：錄取｜教學補註：someone who has been admitted to a college or university。GRE tip: "matriculate" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the matriculate of X; a sense / degree / lack of matriculate; amid / despite matriculate Sentence frame: The debate turns on the matriculate of ______. （空格填入與「錄取｜教學補註：someone who has been admitted to a college or university」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
No one wanted to be labeled a matriculate in that debate. （錄取）
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matrimony
婚姻
英文釋義：婚姻
用法／搭配：程式聯姻：有測試才合併。
Example · TTS
Code matrimony: merge only with tests. （婚姻）
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matrix
矩陣；母體
英文釋義：矩陣；母體
用法／搭配：展示混淆矩陣，不只正確率。
Example · TTS
Show the confusion matrix, not just accuracy. （矩陣；母體）
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matron
女監護；成熟女性
英文釋義：女監護；成熟女性
用法／搭配：方法監護人讓編碼簿整潔。
Example · TTS
A methods matron keeps the codebook tidy. （女監護；成熟女性）
詳細 · GRE3000、填空1300
maudlin
感傷的；情感脆弱的
英文釋義：effusively or insincerely emotional
相似詞：bathetic, drippy, hokey, mawkish, kitschy, mushy
用法／搭配：核心義：effusively or insincerely emotional。中文錨點：感傷的；情感脆弱的。GRE tip: "maudlin" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：a maudlin argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather maudlin; maudlin enough to... Sentence frame: Her maudlin ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「感傷的；情感脆弱的」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
Maudlin expressions of sympathy. （感傷的；情感脆弱的）
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maul
襲擊；撕咬
英文釋義：a heavy long-handled hammer used to drive stakes or wedges; split (wood) with a maul and wedges
相似詞：sledge, sledgehammer, mangle
派生詞：mauler n.
用法／搭配：核心義：a heavy long-handled hammer used to drive stakes or wedges。中文錨點：襲擊；撕咬。GRE tip: "maul" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the maul of X; a sense / degree / lack of maul; amid / despite maul Sentence frame: The debate turns on the maul of ______. （空格填入與「襲擊；撕咬」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of maul is crucial to understanding the argument. （襲擊；撕咬）
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maunder
閒聊｜教學補註：wander aimlessly
英文釋義：wander aimlessly; talk indistinctly; usually in a low voice
相似詞：mumble, mutter, mussitate, chatter, piffle, palaver
用法／搭配：核心義：to wander aimlessly。中文錨點：閒聊｜教學補註：wander aimlessly。GRE tip: treat "maunder" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to maunder sth; refuse / choose / begin to maunder; the maunderring of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to maunder ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「閒聊｜教學補註：wander aimlessly」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
After midnight, the noise began to maunder. （閒聊）
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maven
大師；專家
英文釋義：someone who is dazzlingly skilled in any field
相似詞：ace, adept, champion, sensation, mavin, virtuoso
相反詞：amateur, novice
用法／搭配：核心義：someone who is dazzlingly skilled in any field。中文錨點：大師；專家。GRE tip: "maven" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the maven of X; a sense / degree / lack of maven; amid / despite maven Sentence frame: The debate turns on the maven of ______. （空格填入與「大師；專家」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
No one wanted to be labeled a maven in that debate. （大師；專家）
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maverick
adj. 非傳統的｜教學補註：unconventional and not conforming to accepted standards
英文釋義：unconventional and not conforming to accepted standards
相似詞：iconoclastic, heterodox, deviant
相反詞：conformist
用法／搭配：a maverick view on marriage 關於婚姻的非傳統看法
Example · TTS
Maverick politicians. （非傳統的）
詳細 · GRE3000、填空1300、複習詞、紅寶書
mawkish
令人作嘔的；自作多情的
英文釋義：effusively or insincerely emotional
相似詞：bathetic, drippy, hokey, maudlin, kitschy, mushy
派生詞：mawkishness n.
用法／搭配：核心義：effusively or insincerely emotional。中文錨點：令人作嘔的；自作多情的。GRE tip: "mawkish" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：a mawkish argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather mawkish; mawkish enough to... Sentence frame: Her mawkish ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「令人作嘔的；自作多情的」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
The critic noted her mawkish approach to the evidence. （令人作嘔的；自作多情的）
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meager
貧瘠的；不足的
英文釋義：貧瘠的；不足的
用法／搭配：瘦弱樣本需要誠實界限。
Example · TTS
Meager samples need honest limits. （貧瘠的；不足的）
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meander
v. 閒逛，漫步
英文釋義：to move aimlessly without fixed direction
相似詞：amble, ramble, wander
派生詞：meandering adj. 曲曲折折折的
形近詞：demean 降低身份 ｜ demeanor 行爲舉止風度 = comportment ｜ meander 蜿蜒而行
用法／搭配：meander along the river 沿着河閒逛
Example · TTS
The path meanders through the vineyards. （閒逛，漫步）
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
measly
極少的｜教學補註：contemptibly small in amount
英文釋義：contemptibly small in amount
相似詞：miserable, paltry
用法／搭配：核心義：contemptibly small in amount。中文錨點：極少的｜教學補註：contemptibly small in amount。GRE tip: "measly" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：a measly argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather measly; measly enough to... Sentence frame: Her measly ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「極少的｜教學補註：contemptibly small in amount」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
A measly tip. （極少的）
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measured
adj. 深思熟慮的
英文釋義：carefully considered
相似詞：measure, mensurate, quantify, evaluate, valuate, assess
用法／搭配：a measured tone 慎重的語調
Example · TTS
Walking at the same measured pace. （深思熟慮的）
詳細 · GRE3000
mecurial
活潑善變的
英文釋義：a GRE-level vocabulary item meaning closely related to its core sense in academic English
用法／搭配：核心義：a GRE-level vocabulary item meaning closely related to its core sense in academic English。中文錨點：活潑善變的。GRE tip: "mecurial" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the mecurial of X; a sense / degree / lack of mecurial; amid / despite mecurial Sentence frame: The debate turns on the mecurial of ______. （空格填入與「活潑善變的」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of mecurial is crucial to understanding the argument. （活潑善變的）
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medal
勳章
英文釋義：勳章
用法／搭配：考意錨點：勳章
Example · TTS
On the exam, medal most nearly means a sense of "勳章". （勳章）
詳細 · 救命800、紅寶書
meddle
v. 幹預｜教學補註：interfere
英文釋義：interfere
相似詞：tamper
派生詞：meddler n., meddling n.
用法／搭配：meddle in my marriage 干涉我的婚姻
Example · TTS
Don't meddle in my affairs! （幹預）
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median
中位數
英文釋義：中位數
用法／搭配：極端值喊叫時偏好中位數。
Example · TTS
Prefer the median when outliers shout. （中位數）
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mediate
調停；仲介
英文釋義：調停；仲介
用法／搭配：中立單位可調停資料爭議。
Example · TTS
A neutral body can mediate data disputes. （調停；仲介）
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mediation
調解
英文釋義：調解
用法／搭配：打官司隱喻前先試調解。
Example · TTS
Try mediation before litigation metaphors. （調解）
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mediator
調解人
英文釋義：調解人
用法／搭配：編輯當調解人而非辯護人。
Example · TTS
The editor acted as mediator, not advocate. （調解人）
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medieval
中世紀的；極舊的
英文釋義：中世紀的；極舊的
用法／搭配：中世紀式付費牆阻擋現代合作。
Example · TTS
Medieval paywalls block modern collaboration. （中世紀的；極舊的）
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mediocre
adj. 普通的｜教學補註：ordinary, common
英文釋義：ordinary, common
相似詞：run-of-the-mill
派生詞：mediocrity n.
用法／搭配：a mediocre job 普通的工作
Example · TTS
The caliber of the students has gone from mediocre to above average. （普通的）
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medium
媒介；中等
英文釋義：媒介；中等
用法／搭配：為預註冊選對媒介。
Example · TTS
Choose the right medium for preregistration. （媒介；中等）
詳細 · GRE3000
medley
混雜｜教學補註：a musical composition consisting of a series of songs or other musical pieces...
英文釋義：a musical composition consisting of a series of songs or other musical pieces from various sources
相似詞：potpourri, pastiche
用法／搭配：核心義：a musical composition consisting of a series of songs or other musical pieces from various sources。中文錨點：混雜｜教學補註：a musical composition consisting of a series of songs or other musical pieces。GRE tip: "medley" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the medley of X; a sense / degree / lack of medley; amid / despite medley Sentence frame: The debate turns on the medley of ______. （空格填入與「混雜｜教學補註：a musical composition consisting of a series of songs or other musical pieces」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of medley is crucial to understanding the argument. （混雜）
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meek
溫順的｜教學補註：humble in spirit or manner
英文釋義：humble in spirit or manner; suggesting retiring mildness or even cowed submissiveness; very docile; ; - Langston Hughes
相似詞：mild, modest, tame, spiritless
相反詞：intense, immodest, wild, spirited
派生詞：meekness n.
用法／搭配：核心義：humble in spirit or manner。中文錨點：溫順的｜教學補註：humble in spirit or manner。GRE tip: "meek" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：a meek argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather meek; meek enough to... Sentence frame: Her meek ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「溫順的｜教學補註：humble in spirit or manner」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
She looked meek but had the heart of a lion. （溫順的）
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megaphone
擴音器
英文釋義：擴音器
用法／搭配：小試點別用記者會擴音器。
Example · TTS
Do not use press megaphones for tiny pilots. （擴音器）
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melancholic
憂鬱的；抑鬱的
英文釋義：someone subject to melancholia; characterized by or causing or expressing sadness
相似詞：melancholiac, melancholy
派生詞：melancholia n.
用法／搭配：核心義：someone subject to melancholia。中文錨點：憂鬱的；抑鬱的。GRE tip: "melancholic" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the melancholic of X; a sense / degree / lack of melancholic; amid / despite melancholic Sentence frame: The debate turns on the melancholic of ______. （空格填入與「憂鬱的；抑鬱的」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
Her melancholic smile. （憂鬱的；抑鬱的）
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melancholy
憂鬱的｜教學補註：a feeling of thoughtful sadness
英文釋義：a feeling of thoughtful sadness; a constitutional tendency to be gloomy and depressed
相似詞：melancholic, somber, sombre
用法／搭配：核心義：a feeling of thoughtful sadness。中文錨點：憂鬱的｜教學補註：a feeling of thoughtful sadness。GRE tip: "melancholy" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the melancholy of X; a sense / degree / lack of melancholy; amid / despite melancholy Sentence frame: The debate turns on the melancholy of ______. （空格填入與「憂鬱的｜教學補註：a feeling of thoughtful sadness」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
We acquainted him with the melancholy truth. （憂鬱的）
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meld
v./n. 合併｜教學補註：to combine or blend in a pleasant way
英文釋義：to combine or blend in a pleasant way
相似詞：amalgamate, fuse, merge, mingle
相反詞：defuse, disunify
形近詞：mold 打磨 ｜ molder 腐爛 ｜ meld 融合 ｜ smelt 熔鍊 smelter熔爐
用法／搭配：meld country music with blues 把藍調音樂融合進鄉村音樂
Example · TTS
In that case, they had to meld country music with blues. （合併）
詳細 · GRE3000、紅寶書
mellifluous
流暢的｜教學補註：pleasing to the ear
英文釋義：pleasing to the ear
相似詞：dulcet, honeyed, mellisonant, sweet
相反詞：dry, salty, sour
用法／搭配：核心義：pleasing to the ear。中文錨點：流暢的｜教學補註：pleasing to the ear。GRE tip: "mellifluous" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：a mellifluous argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather mellifluous; mellifluous enough to... Sentence frame: Her mellifluous ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「流暢的｜教學補註：pleasing to the ear」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
The critic noted her mellifluous approach to the evidence. （流暢的）
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membrane
薄膜｜教學補註：a thin pliable sheet of material
英文釋義：a thin pliable sheet of material; a pliable sheet of tissue that covers or lines or connects the organs or cells of animals or plants
派生詞：membranous adj.
用法／搭配：核心義：a thin pliable sheet of material。中文錨點：薄膜｜教學補註：a thin pliable sheet of material。GRE tip: "membrane" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the membrane of X; a sense / degree / lack of membrane; amid / despite membrane Sentence frame: The debate turns on the membrane of ______. （空格填入與「薄膜｜教學補註：a thin pliable sheet of material」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of membrane is crucial to understanding the argument. （薄膜）
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memento
紀念品
英文釋義：紀念品
用法／搭配：留一件首次成功稽核的小紀念。
Example · TTS
Keep a memento of the first successful audit. （紀念品）
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memo
便條；備忘
英文釋義：便條；備忘
用法／搭配：一行便條不能取代預註冊。
Example · TTS
A one-line memo cannot replace prereg. （便條；備忘）
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memoir
回憶錄
英文釋義：回憶錄
用法／搭配：方法回憶錄應承認死路。
Example · TTS
A methods memoir should admit dead ends. （回憶錄）
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memorabilia
紀念收藏品
英文釋義：紀念收藏品
用法／搭配：會議週邊不是履歷上的方法。
Example · TTS
Conference memorabilia is not a CV method. （紀念收藏品）
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memorable
難忘的
英文釋義：難忘的
用法／搭配：難忘的圖仍需圖說。
Example · TTS
A memorable figure still needs a caption. （難忘的）
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memorandum
備忘錄
英文釋義：備忘錄
用法／搭配：每次規程變更都備忘。
Example · TTS
File a memorandum of every protocol change. （備忘錄）
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memorial
紀念碑；追悼的
英文釋義：紀念碑；追悼的
用法／搭配：撤稿主張的數位紀念碑能教育。
Example · TTS
A digital memorial of retracted claims educates. （紀念碑；追悼的）
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memory
記憶
英文釋義：記憶
用法／搭配：機構記憶需要版本控管。
Example · TTS
Institutional memory needs version control. （記憶）
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menace
v./n. 威脅，使處於危險
英文釋義：to make a show of intention to harm
相似詞：compromise, hazard, imperil, jeopardize
用法／搭配：menace the inhabitants of this planet 威脅着這個行星上的居民
Example · TTS
He menaced the bank manager with a stick. （威脅，使處於危險）
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mendacious
謊言的；虛僞的
英文釋義：given to lying; intentionally untrue
相反詞：truthful, honest
派生詞：mendacity n.
用法／搭配：核心義：given to lying。中文錨點：謊言的；虛僞的。GRE tip: "mendacious" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：a mendacious argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather mendacious; mendacious enough to... Sentence frame: Her mendacious ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「謊言的；虛僞的」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
A mendacious statement. （謊言的；虛僞的）
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mendacity
n. 欺騙｜教學補註：lying
英文釋義：lying
相似詞：prevarication
相反詞：veracity
派生詞：mendacious adj.
用法／搭配：a business full of mendacity 充滿欺騙的行業
Example · TTS
The debate focused on a business full of mendacity. （欺騙）
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mendicant
藥物｜教學補註：a male member of a religious order that originally relied solely on alms
英文釋義：a male member of a religious order that originally relied solely on alms; a pauper who lives by begging
相似詞：friar, beggar
派生詞：mendicancy n.
用法／搭配：核心義：a male member of a religious order that originally relied solely on alms。中文錨點：藥物｜教學補註：a male member of a religious order that originally relied solely on alms。GRE tip: "mendicant" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the mendicant of X; a sense / degree / lack of mendicant; amid / despite mendicant Sentence frame: The debate turns on the mendicant of ______. （空格填入與「藥物｜教學補註：a male member of a religious order that originally relied solely on alms」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
Mendicant friars. （藥物）
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menthol
薄荷醇｜教學補註：a crystalline compound that has the cool and minty taste and odor that occurs...
英文釋義：a crystalline compound that has the cool and minty taste and odor that occurs naturally in peppermint oil; used as a flavoring and in medicine to relieve itching, pain, and nasal congestion; a lotion containing menthol which gives it the smell of mint
用法／搭配：核心義：a crystalline compound that has the cool and minty taste and odor that occurs naturally in peppermint oil。中文錨點：薄荷醇｜教學補註：a crystalline compound that has the cool and minty taste and odor that occurs。GRE tip: "menthol" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the menthol of X; a sense / degree / lack of menthol; amid / despite menthol Sentence frame: The debate turns on the menthol of ______. （空格填入與「薄荷醇｜教學補註：a crystalline compound that has the cool and minty taste and odor that occurs」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of menthol is crucial to understanding the argument. （薄荷醇）
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menu
菜單
英文釋義：菜單
用法／搭配：考意錨點：菜單
Example · TTS
On the exam, menu most nearly means a sense of "菜單". （菜單）
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mercantile
商業的
英文釋義：商業的
用法／搭配：商業壓力會扭曲終點。
Example · TTS
Mercantile pressure can distort endpoints. （商業的）
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mercenary
adj. 唯利是圖的
英文釋義：caring only about making money
相似詞：profit-monger n. 唯利是圖的人
用法／搭配：a mercenary point of view 唯利是圖的觀點
Example · TTS
A mercenary enterprise. （唯利是圖的）
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merchandise
商品
英文釋義：商品
用法／搭配：別把 p 值當商品販售。
Example · TTS
Do not merchandise p-values as products. （商品）
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merchant
商人
英文釋義：商人
用法／搭配：做方法商人，不是奇蹟商人。
Example · TTS
Be a merchant of methods, not of miracles. （商人）
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merciful
慈悲的
英文釋義：慈悲的
用法／搭配：對誠實錯誤慈悲，對掩蓋嚴厲。
Example · TTS
Be merciful to honest mistakes, harsh to cover-ups. （慈悲的）
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mercurial
善變的｜教學補註：liable to sudden unpredictable change
英文釋義：liable to sudden unpredictable change; relating to or under the (astrological) influence of the planet Mercury
相似詞：erratic, fickle, quicksilver
相反詞：steady, constant
派生詞：Mercury n.
用法／搭配：核心義：liable to sudden unpredictable change。中文錨點：善變的｜教學補註：liable to sudden unpredictable change。GRE tip: "mercurial" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：a mercurial argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather mercurial; mercurial enough to... Sentence frame: Her mercurial ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「善變的｜教學補註：liable to sudden unpredictable change」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
More than Mercurial thievishness. （善變的）
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mercury
水銀；信使
英文釋義：水銀；信使
用法／搭配：水銀般快速發布仍需稽核。
Example · TTS
Mercury-fast releases still need audits. （水銀；信使）
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mercy
慈悲；寬恕
英文釋義：慈悲；寬恕
用法／搭配：對捏造列不開恩。
Example · TTS
Show no mercy to fabricated rows. （慈悲；寬恕）
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meretricious
俗氣的；娼妓的
英文釋義：like or relating to a prostitute; tastelessly showy
相似詞：brassy, cheap, flash, flashy, garish, gaudy
相反詞：expensive
派生詞：meretriciousness n.
用法／搭配：核心義：like or relating to a prostitute。中文錨點：俗氣的；娼妓的。GRE tip: "meretricious" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：a meretricious argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather meretricious; meretricious enough to... Sentence frame: Her meretricious ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「俗氣的；娼妓的」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
A meretricious yet stylish book. （俗氣的；娼妓的）
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merger
合併
英文釋義：合併
用法／搭配：期刊合併不該抹掉檔案。
Example · TTS
A journal merger should not erase archives. （合併）
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
merit
長處；特徵
英文釋義：any admirable quality or attribute; the quality of being deserving (e.g., deserving assistance)
相似詞：virtue, deservingness, meritoriousness, deserve
相反詞：demerit
派生詞：meritorious adj., meritable adj.
用法／搭配：核心義：any admirable quality or attribute。中文錨點：長處；特徵。GRE tip: "merit" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the merit of X; a sense / degree / lack of merit; amid / despite merit Sentence frame: The debate turns on the merit of ______. （空格填入與「長處；特徵」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
Work of great merit. （長處；特徵）
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mesmerism
催眠術｜教學補註：the act of inducing hypnosis
英文釋義：the act of inducing hypnosis
相似詞：hypnotism, suggestion
派生詞：mesmeric adj., mesmerist n., mesmerizer n.
用法／搭配：核心義：the act of inducing hypnosis。中文錨點：催眠術｜教學補註：the act of inducing hypnosis。GRE tip: "mesmerism" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the mesmerism of X; a sense / degree / lack of mesmerism; amid / despite mesmerism Sentence frame: The debate turns on the mesmerism of ______. （空格填入與「催眠術｜教學補註：the act of inducing hypnosis」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of mesmerism is crucial to understanding the argument. （催眠術）
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metamorphic
變質的；變形的
英文釋義：變質的；變形的
用法／搭配：規範的變質式改變需要領導。
Example · TTS
Metamorphic change in norms needs leadership. （變質的；變形的）
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metamorphosis
蛻變；變形
英文釋義：蛻變；變形
用法／搭配：領域朝開放方法的蛻變很慢。
Example · TTS
The field's metamorphosis toward open methods is slow. （蛻變；變形）
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mete
給予｜教學補註：a line that indicates a boundary
英文釋義：a line that indicates a boundary
相似詞：border, borderline, delimitation
用法／搭配：核心義：a line that indicates a boundary。中文錨點：給予｜教學補註：a line that indicates a boundary。GRE tip: "mete" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the mete of X; a sense / degree / lack of mete; amid / despite mete Sentence frame: The debate turns on the mete of ______. （空格填入與「給予｜教學補註：a line that indicates a boundary」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of mete is crucial to understanding the argument. （給予）
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meteor
流星
英文釋義：流星
用法／搭配：考意錨點：流星
Example · TTS
On the exam, meteor most nearly means a sense of "流星". （流星）
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methodical
有條理
英文釋義：有條理
用法／搭配：GRE 提示：methodical 約「有條理」——抓住語氣。
Example · TTS
GRE tip: methodical ~ 有條理; keep the tone straight. （有條理）
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meticulous
adj. 一絲不苟的
英文釋義：marked by extreme or excessive care in the treatment of details
相似詞：conscientious, painstaking, punctilious, scrupulous
相反詞：careless, sloppy, negligent, unconscientious, lax, unscrupulous
派生詞：meticulosity n., meticulousness n.
用法／搭配：meticulous research 一絲不苟的研究
Example · TTS
Almost worryingly meticulous in his business formalities. （一絲不苟的）
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metrical
測量的｜教學補註：based on the meter as a standard of measurement
英文釋義：based on the meter as a standard of measurement; the rhythmic arrangement of syllables
相似詞：metric, measured
派生詞：metre n., meter n.
用法／搭配：核心義：based on the meter as a standard of measurement。中文錨點：測量的｜教學補註：based on the meter as a standard of measurement。GRE tip: "metrical" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：a metrical argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather metrical; metrical enough to... Sentence frame: Her metrical ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「測量的｜教學補註：based on the meter as a standard of measurement」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
Metrical equivalents. （測量的）
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metropolitan
大都市的
英文釋義：大都市的
用法／搭配：大都會主張需要大都會證據。
Example · TTS
Metropolitan claims need metropolitan evidence. （大都市的）
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mettle
勇氣｜教學補註：the courage to carry on
英文釋義：the courage to carry on
相似詞：heart, nerve, spunk
形近詞：mettle n.勇氣，魄力 ｜ ramshackle 搖搖欲墜
用法／搭配：核心義：the courage to carry on。中文錨點：勇氣｜教學補註：the courage to carry on。GRE tip: "mettle" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the mettle of X; a sense / degree / lack of mettle; amid / despite mettle Sentence frame: The debate turns on the mettle of ______. （空格填入與「勇氣｜教學補註：the courage to carry on」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of mettle is crucial to understanding the argument. （勇氣）
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mettlesome
驍勇的
英文釋義：驍勇的
用法／搭配：考意錨點：驍勇的
Example · TTS
On the exam, mettlesome most nearly means a sense of "驍勇的". （驍勇的）
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microphone
麥克風
英文釋義：麥克風
用法／搭配：安靜麥克風仍錄得到承認。
Example · TTS
A quiet microphone still records admissions. （麥克風）
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mien
態度｜教學補註：dignified manner or conduct
英文釋義：dignified manner or conduct
相似詞：bearing, comportment, presence
相反詞：nonbearing, absence
用法／搭配：核心義：dignified manner or conduct。中文錨點：態度｜教學補註：dignified manner or conduct。GRE tip: "mien" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the mien of X; a sense / degree / lack of mien; amid / despite mien Sentence frame: The debate turns on the mien of ______. （空格填入與「態度｜教學補註：dignified manner or conduct」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of mien is crucial to understanding the argument. （態度）
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miff
小爭執｜教學補註：a state of irritation or annoyance
英文釋義：a state of irritation or annoyance; cause to be annoyed
相似詞：huff
用法／搭配：核心義：a state of irritation or annoyance。中文錨點：小爭執｜教學補註：a state of irritation or annoyance。GRE tip: "miff" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the miff of X; a sense / degree / lack of miff; amid / despite miff Sentence frame: The debate turns on the miff of ______. （空格填入與「小爭執｜教學補註：a state of irritation or annoyance」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
His behavior really miffed me. （小爭執）
詳細 · 紅寶書
mighty
強大的｜教學補註：having or showing great strength or force or intensity
英文釋義：having or showing great strength or force or intensity; ; ; - Bulwer-Lytton; (Southern regional intensive) very; to a great degree
相似詞：mightily, powerful, right
相反詞：powerless, center, falsify, improperly, incorrect, incorrectly, left, wrong
派生詞：might n., mightiness n.
用法／搭配：核心義：having or showing great strength or force or intensity。中文錨點：強大的｜教學補註：having or showing great strength or force or intensity。GRE tip: "mighty" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：a mighty argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather mighty; mighty enough to... Sentence frame: Her mighty ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「強大的｜教學補註：having or showing great strength or force or intensity」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
The mighty logger Paul Bunyan. （強大的）
詳細 · 救命800
milieu
n. 社會環境，氛圍
英文釋義：environment
相似詞：ambient, context, setting
相反詞：rise
用法／搭配：social and cultural milieu 社會和文化環境
Example · TTS
In academic English, writers may refer to the social and cultural milieu. （社會環境，氛圍）
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
milk
榨取｜教學補註：a white nutritious liquid secreted by mammals and used as food by human beings
英文釋義：a white nutritious liquid secreted by mammals and used as food by human beings; produced by mammary glands of female mammals for feeding their young
派生詞：milky adj.
用法／搭配：核心義：a white nutritious liquid secreted by mammals and used as food by human beings。中文錨點：榨取｜教學補註：a white nutritious liquid secreted by mammals and used as food by human beings。GRE tip: "milk" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the milk of X; a sense / degree / lack of milk; amid / despite milk Sentence frame: The debate turns on the milk of ______. （空格填入與「榨取｜教學補註：a white nutritious liquid secreted by mammals and used as food by human beings」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
Cows need to be milked every morning. （榨取）
詳細 · GRE3000
milleu
環境；｜教學補註：a GRE-level vocabulary item meaning closely related to its core sense in acad...
英文釋義：a GRE-level vocabulary item meaning closely related to its core sense in academic English
用法／搭配：核心義：a GRE-level vocabulary item meaning closely related to its core sense in academic English。中文錨點：環境；｜教學補註：a GRE-level vocabulary item meaning closely related to its core sense in acad。GRE tip: "milleu" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the milleu of X; a sense / degree / lack of milleu; amid / despite milleu Sentence frame: The debate turns on the milleu of ______. （空格填入與「環境；｜教學補註：a GRE-level vocabulary item meaning closely related to its core sense in acad」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of milleu is crucial to understanding the argument. （環境）
詳細 · 重要詞
millieu
環境；氛圍
英文釋義：a GRE-level vocabulary item meaning closely related to its core sense in academic English
用法／搭配：核心義：a GRE-level vocabulary item meaning closely related to its core sense in academic English。中文錨點：環境；氛圍。GRE tip: "millieu" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the millieu of X; a sense / degree / lack of millieu; amid / despite millieu Sentence frame: The debate turns on the millieu of ______. （空格填入與「環境；氛圍」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of millieu is crucial to understanding the argument. （環境；氛圍）
詳細 · 救命800
mimic
v. 模仿｜教學補註：to use as the model for one’s speech, behavior
英文釋義：to use as the model for one’s speech, behavior
相似詞：emulate, simulate, imitate, mock
相反詞：ignore, shun
派生詞：mimicker n., mime n.
用法／搭配：learn their language by mimicking the sounds they made 通過模仿發音來學習語言
Example · TTS
The mimic warfare of the opera stage. （模仿）
詳細 · GRE3000
minatory
恐嚇的；威脅的
英文釋義：threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments
相似詞：baleful, forbidding, menacing, minacious, ominous, sinister
相反詞：allow, permit
用法／搭配：核心義：threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments。中文錨點：恐嚇的；威脅的。GRE tip: "minatory" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：a minatory argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather minatory; minatory enough to... Sentence frame: Her minatory ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「恐嚇的；威脅的」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
The critic noted her minatory approach to the evidence. （恐嚇的；威脅的）
詳細 · 紅寶書
mince
切碎；小步走
英文釋義：food chopped into small bits; make less severe or harsh
相似詞：soften, moderate
相反詞：harden, sharpen, stand, immoderate
派生詞：mincer n.
用法／搭配：核心義：food chopped into small bits。中文錨點：切碎；小步走。GRE tip: "mince" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the mince of X; a sense / degree / lack of mince; amid / despite mince Sentence frame: The debate turns on the mince of ______. （空格填入與「切碎；小步走」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
She minced down the street. （切碎；小步走）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 P4-pending-b02 補錄
minify
縮小
英文釋義：縮小
用法／搭配：考意錨點：縮小
Example · TTS
On the exam, minify most nearly means a sense of "縮小". （縮小）
詳細 · 填空1300
ministration
救援；服侍
英文釋義：assistance in time of difficulty
相似詞：relief, succor, succour
派生詞：minister v.
用法／搭配：核心義：assistance in time of difficulty。中文錨點：救援；服侍。GRE tip: "ministration" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the ministration of X; a sense / degree / lack of ministration; amid / despite ministration Sentence frame: The debate turns on the ministration of ______. （空格填入與「救援；服侍」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of ministration is crucial to understanding the argument. （救援；服侍）
詳細 · 紅寶書
minnow
鰷魚｜教學補註：very small European freshwater fish common in gravelly streams
英文釋義：very small European freshwater fish common in gravelly streams
用法／搭配：核心義：very small European freshwater fish common in gravelly streams。中文錨點：鰷魚｜教學補註：very small European freshwater fish common in gravelly streams。GRE tip: "minnow" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the minnow of X; a sense / degree / lack of minnow; amid / despite minnow Sentence frame: The debate turns on the minnow of ______. （空格填入與「鰷魚｜教學補註：very small European freshwater fish common in gravelly streams」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of minnow is crucial to understanding the argument. （鰷魚）
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
mint
大量，造幣廠
英文釋義：(often followed by `of') a large number or amount or extent; any north temperate plant of the genus Mentha with aromatic leaves and small mauve flowers
相似詞：batch, deal, flock, hatful, heap, lot
派生詞：minter n., mintage n.
用法／搭配：核心義：(often followed by `of') a large number or amount or extent。中文錨點：大量，造幣廠。GRE tip: "mint" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the mint of X; a sense / degree / lack of mint; amid / despite mint Sentence frame: The debate turns on the mint of ______. （空格填入與「大量，造幣廠」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
He made a mint on the stock market. （大量，造幣廠）
詳細 · 紅寶書
minuet
小步舞｜教學補註：a stately court dance in the 17th century
英文釋義：a stately court dance in the 17th century; a stately piece of music composed for dancing the minuet; often incorporated into a sonata or suite
用法／搭配：核心義：a stately court dance in the 17th century。中文錨點：小步舞｜教學補註：a stately court dance in the 17th century。GRE tip: "minuet" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the minuet of X; a sense / degree / lack of minuet; amid / despite minuet Sentence frame: The debate turns on the minuet of ______. （空格填入與「小步舞｜教學補註：a stately court dance in the 17th century」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of minuet is crucial to understanding the argument. （小步舞）
詳細 · 救命800
minuscule
adj. 極小的｜教學補註：extremely small
英文釋義：extremely small
相似詞：diminutive
相反詞：majuscule, uppercase
派生詞：minuscular adj.
用法／搭配：a minuscule fragment of DNA 極小的 DNA 片段
Example · TTS
E.e.cummings's poetry is written all in minuscule letters. （極小的）
詳細 · 紅寶書
minute
分鐘｜教學補註：a unit of time equal to 60 seconds or 1/60th of an hour
英文釋義：a unit of time equal to 60 seconds or 1/60th of an hour; an indefinitely short time
相似詞：min, moment, mo, second, bit, instant
相反詞：inconsequence, first
派生詞：minuteness n.
用法／搭配：核心義：a unit of time equal to 60 seconds or 1/60th of an hour。中文錨點：分鐘｜教學補註：a unit of time equal to 60 seconds or 1/60th of an hour。GRE tip: "minute" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the minute of X; a sense / degree / lack of minute; amid / despite minute Sentence frame: The debate turns on the minute of ______. （空格填入與「分鐘｜教學補註：a unit of time equal to 60 seconds or 1/60th of an hour」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
Two minute whiplike threads of protoplasm. （分鐘）
詳細 · 紅寶書
minutes
會議記錄｜教學補註：a written account of what transpired at a meeting
英文釋義：a written account of what transpired at a meeting; a unit of time equal to 60 seconds or 1/60th of an hour
相似詞：proceedings, transactions, minute, min, moment, mo
相反詞：inconsequence
用法／搭配：核心義：a written account of what transpired at a meeting。中文錨點：會議記錄｜教學補註：a written account of what transpired at a meeting。GRE tip: "minutes" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the minutes of X; a sense / degree / lack of minutes; amid / despite minutes Sentence frame: The debate turns on the minutes of ______. （空格填入與「會議記錄｜教學補註：a written account of what transpired at a meeting」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
The secretary keeps the minutes of the meeting. （會議記錄）
詳細 · 紅寶書
minutia
細節；瑣事
英文釋義：a small or minor detail
用法／搭配：核心義：a small or minor detail。中文錨點：細節；瑣事。GRE tip: "minutia" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the minutia of X; a sense / degree / lack of minutia; amid / despite minutia Sentence frame: The debate turns on the minutia of ______. （空格填入與「細節；瑣事」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of minutia is crucial to understanding the argument. （細節；瑣事）
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
mirage
海市蜃樓；幻想
英文釋義：an optical illusion in which atmospheric refraction by a layer of hot air distorts or inverts reflections of distant objects; something illusory and unattainable
用法／搭配：核心義：an optical illusion in which atmospheric refraction by a layer of hot air distorts or inverts reflections of distant ...。中文錨點：海市蜃樓；幻想。GRE tip: "mirage" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the mirage of X; a sense / degree / lack of mirage; amid / despite mirage Sentence frame: The debate turns on the mirage of ______. （空格填入與「海市蜃樓；幻想」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of mirage is crucial to understanding the argument. （海市蜃樓；幻想）
詳細 · 複習詞
mirth
歡笑｜教學補註：great merriment
英文釋義：great merriment
相似詞：hilarity, mirthfulness, glee, gleefulness
用法／搭配：核心義：great merriment。中文錨點：歡笑｜教學補註：great merriment。GRE tip: "mirth" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the mirth of X; a sense / degree / lack of mirth; amid / despite mirth Sentence frame: The debate turns on the mirth of ______. （空格填入與「歡笑｜教學補註：great merriment」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of mirth is crucial to understanding the argument. （歡笑）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 P2-pending 補錄
misanthrope
厭世者
英文釋義：厭世者
用法／搭配：厭世者仍可寫公平審查。
Example · TTS
A misanthrope can still write fair reviews. （厭世者）
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
misapprehension
誤解｜教學補註：an understanding of something that is not correct
英文釋義：an understanding of something that is not correct
相似詞：mistake, misunderstanding
派生詞：misapprehend v.
用法／搭配：核心義：an understanding of something that is not correct。中文錨點：誤解｜教學補註：an understanding of something that is not correct。GRE tip: "misapprehension" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the misapprehension of X; a sense / degree / lack of misapprehension; amid / despite misapprehension Sentence frame: The debate turns on the misapprehension of ______. （空格填入與「誤解｜教學補註：an understanding of something that is not correct」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of misapprehension is crucial to understanding the argument. （誤解）
詳細 · 紅寶書
miscellany
混雜｜教學補註：a collection containing a variety of sorts of things
英文釋義：a collection containing a variety of sorts of things; an anthology of short literary pieces and poems and ballads etc.
相似詞：assortment, mixture, miscellanea, variety, salmagundi, smorgasbord
用法／搭配：核心義：a collection containing a variety of sorts of things。中文錨點：混雜｜教學補註：a collection containing a variety of sorts of things。GRE tip: "miscellany" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the miscellany of X; a sense / degree / lack of miscellany; amid / despite miscellany Sentence frame: The debate turns on the miscellany of ______. （空格填入與「混雜｜教學補註：a collection containing a variety of sorts of things」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of miscellany is crucial to understanding the argument. （混雜）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 P2-pending 補錄
mischief
惡作劇；損害
英文釋義：惡作劇；損害
用法／搭配：統計惡作劇藏在沉默分叉。
Example · TTS
Statistical mischief hides in silent forks. （惡作劇；損害）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 P2-pending 補錄
misconceive
誤解構想
英文釋義：誤解構想
用法／搭配：誤解目標量則全盤失敗。
Example · TTS
Misconceive the estimand and all fails. （誤解構想）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 P2-pending 補錄
misconstrue
誤解；曲解
英文釋義：誤解；曲解
用法／搭配：不要把謹慎曲解成敵意。
Example · TTS
Do not misconstrue caution as hostility. （誤解；曲解）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 P2-pending 補錄
miscount
數錯
英文釋義：數錯
用法／搭配：排除數錯讓論文翻車。
Example · TTS
A miscount of exclusions sank the paper. （數錯）
詳細 · GRE3000、複習詞、紅寶書
miscreant
惡棍｜教學補註：a person without moral scruples
英文釋義：a person without moral scruples
相似詞：reprobate
相反詞：approbate
用法／搭配：核心義：a person without moral scruples。中文錨點：惡棍｜教學補註：a person without moral scruples。GRE tip: "miscreant" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the miscreant of X; a sense / degree / lack of miscreant; amid / despite miscreant Sentence frame: The debate turns on the miscreant of ______. （空格填入與「惡棍｜教學補註：a person without moral scruples」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
No one wanted to be labeled a miscreant in that debate. （惡棍）
詳細 · 複習詞、救命800、重要詞
miserly
adj. 吝嗇的，小氣的
英文釋義：not liking spending money
相似詞：illiberal, stingy, parsimonious
相反詞：ample, generous, lavish
派生詞：miser n., miserliness n.
用法／搭配：miserly with money 吝嗇金錢
Example · TTS
He left a miserly tip. （吝嗇的，小氣的）
詳細 · 救命800
misfeasance
n. 不當行爲｜教學補註：the performance of a lawful action in an illegal or improper manner
英文釋義：the performance of a lawful action in an illegal or improper manner
相似詞：transgression, misconduct, fraudulence
相反詞：behave
用法／搭配：核心義：the performance of a lawful action in an illegal or improper manner。中文錨點：不當行爲｜教學補註：the performance of a lawful action in an illegal or improper manner。GRE tip: "misfeasance" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the misfeasance of X; a sense / degree / lack of misfeasance; amid / despite misfeasance Sentence frame: The debate turns on the misfeasance of ______. （空格填入與「不當行爲｜教學補註：the performance of a lawful action in an illegal or improper manner」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of misfeasance is crucial to understanding the argument. （不當行爲）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 P2-pending 補錄
misfortune
不幸；厄運
英文釋義：不幸；厄運
用法／搭配：不幸不是方法段。
Example · TTS
Misfortune is not a methods section. （不幸；厄運）
詳細 · GRE3000、複習詞、紅寶書
misgiving
憂慮的｜教學補註：uneasiness about the fitness of an action
英文釋義：uneasiness about the fitness of an action; painful expectation
相似詞：scruple, qualm, apprehension, mistrust, distrust, suspicion
相反詞：trust
派生詞：misgive v.
用法／搭配：核心義：uneasiness about the fitness of an action。中文錨點：憂慮的｜教學補註：uneasiness about the fitness of an action。GRE tip: "misgiving" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the misgiving of X; a sense / degree / lack of misgiving; amid / despite misgiving Sentence frame: The debate turns on the misgiving of ______. （空格填入與「憂慮的｜教學補註：uneasiness about the fitness of an action」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of misgiving is crucial to understanding the argument. （憂慮的）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 P2-pending 補錄
misgivings
疑慮；不安
英文釋義：疑慮；不安
用法／搭配：分享對低檢定力設計的疑慮。
Example · TTS
Share misgivings about underpowered designs. （疑慮；不安）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 P2-pending 補錄
mislabel
貼錯標籤
英文釋義：貼錯標籤
用法／搭配：貼錯標籤的檔案摧毀信任。
Example · TTS
Mislabeled files destroy trust. （貼錯標籤）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 P2-pending 補錄
mislead
誤導
英文釋義：誤導
用法／搭配：漂亮圖可能誤導。
Example · TTS
Pretty graphs can mislead. （誤導）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 P2-pending 補錄
mismanage
管理不善
英文釋義：管理不善
用法／搭配：誘因管理不善，造假隨之。
Example · TTS
Mismanage incentives and fraud follows. （管理不善）
詳細 · 救命800、紅寶書
misnomer
n. 用詞不當，誤稱
英文釋義：a wrong use of a name
用法／搭配：‘silent movie’ is a misnomer since the movies usually had a musical accompaniment “無聲電
Example · TTS
In academic English, writers may refer to the ‘silent movie’ is a misnomer since the movies usually had a musical accompaniment “. （用詞不當，誤稱）
詳細 · 紅寶書
misogyny
厭惡女性｜教學補註：hatred of women
英文釋義：hatred of women
相似詞：misogynism
相反詞：philogyny
派生詞：misogynic adj., misogynous adj., misogynist n.
用法／搭配：核心義：hatred of women。中文錨點：厭惡女性｜教學補註：hatred of women。GRE tip: "misogyny" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the misogyny of X; a sense / degree / lack of misogyny; amid / despite misogyny Sentence frame: The debate turns on the misogyny of ______. （空格填入與「厭惡女性｜教學補註：hatred of women」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of misogyny is crucial to understanding the argument. （厭惡女性）
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misread
誤讀
英文釋義：誤讀
用法／搭配：小心誤讀信賴區間——然後重讀。
Example · TTS
Misread confidence intervals carefully—then reread. （誤讀）
詳細 · 紅寶書
missive
信函｜教學補註：a written message addressed to a person or organization
英文釋義：a written message addressed to a person or organization
相似詞：letter
用法／搭配：核心義：a written message addressed to a person or organization。中文錨點：信函｜教學補註：a written message addressed to a person or organization。GRE tip: "missive" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the missive of X; a sense / degree / lack of missive; amid / despite missive Sentence frame: The debate turns on the missive of ______. （空格填入與「信函｜教學補註：a written message addressed to a person or organization」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
No one wanted to be labeled a missive in that debate. （信函）
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mist
mist霧
英文釋義：mist霧
用法／搭配：考意錨點：mist霧
Example · TTS
On the exam, mist most nearly means a sense of "mist霧". （mist霧）
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mistake
錯誤
英文釋義：錯誤
用法／搭配：認錯要比謠言快。
Example · TTS
Admit mistakes faster than rumors spread. （錯誤）
詳細 · 紅寶書
mistral
寒風｜教學補註：a strong north wind that blows in France during the winter
英文釋義：a strong north wind that blows in France during the winter
用法／搭配：核心義：a strong north wind that blows in France during the winter。中文錨點：寒風｜教學補註：a strong north wind that blows in France during the winter。GRE tip: "mistral" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the mistral of X; a sense / degree / lack of mistral; amid / despite mistral Sentence frame: The debate turns on the mistral of ______. （空格填入與「寒風｜教學補註：a strong north wind that blows in France during the winter」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of mistral is crucial to understanding the argument. （寒風）
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mitigate
v. 減輕痛苦，使緩和
英文釋義：to make less severe or painful
相似詞：allay, alleviate, assuage, ease, mollify, palliate, soothe
相反詞：aggravate, exacerbate, intensify, difficulty, provoke, agitate, irritate
派生詞：mitigative adj., mitigatory adj., mitigation n., mitigable adj.
用法／搭配：powerful drugs that mitigate pains 強力的鎮痛劑
Example · TTS
Mitigating circumstances. （減輕痛苦，使緩和）
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mitrh
歡笑｜教學補註：a GRE-level vocabulary item meaning closely related to its core sense in acad...
英文釋義：a GRE-level vocabulary item meaning closely related to its core sense in academic English
用法／搭配：核心義：a GRE-level vocabulary item meaning closely related to its core sense in academic English。中文錨點：歡笑｜教學補註：a GRE-level vocabulary item meaning closely related to its core sense in acad。GRE tip: "mitrh" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the mitrh of X; a sense / degree / lack of mitrh; amid / despite mitrh Sentence frame: The debate turns on the mitrh of ______. （空格填入與「歡笑｜教學補註：a GRE-level vocabulary item meaning closely related to its core sense in acad」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of mitrh is crucial to understanding the argument. （歡笑）
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mnemonic
助記的；口訣
英文釋義：助記的；口訣
用法／搭配：口訣幫忙；檢核表驗證。
Example · TTS
A mnemonic helps; a checklist verifies. （助記的；口訣）
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mnemonics
記憶的｜教學補註：a method or system for improving the memory
英文釋義：a method or system for improving the memory; a device (such as a rhyme or acronym) used to aid recall
相似詞：mnemonic
派生詞：mnemonist n.
用法／搭配：核心義：a method or system for improving the memory。中文錨點：記憶的｜教學補註：a method or system for improving the memory。GRE tip: "mnemonics" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the mnemonics of X; a sense / degree / lack of mnemonics; amid / despite mnemonics Sentence frame: The debate turns on the mnemonics of ______. （空格填入與「記憶的｜教學補註：a method or system for improving the memory」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of mnemonics is crucial to understanding the argument. （記憶的）
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moan
呻吟；你抱怨
英文釋義：an utterance expressing pain or disapproval; indicate pain, discomfort, or displeasure
相似詞：groan
派生詞：moaner n.
用法／搭配：核心義：an utterance expressing pain or disapproval。中文錨點：呻吟；你抱怨。GRE tip: "moan" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the moan of X; a sense / degree / lack of moan; amid / despite moan Sentence frame: The debate turns on the moan of ______. （空格填入與「呻吟；你抱怨」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of moan is crucial to understanding the argument. （呻吟；你抱怨）
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moat
護城河｜教學補註：ditch dug as a fortification and usually filled with water
英文釋義：ditch dug as a fortification and usually filled with water
相似詞：fosse
用法／搭配：核心義：ditch dug as a fortification and usually filled with water。中文錨點：護城河｜教學補註：ditch dug as a fortification and usually filled with water。GRE tip: "moat" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the moat of X; a sense / degree / lack of moat; amid / despite moat Sentence frame: The debate turns on the moat of ______. （空格填入與「護城河｜教學補註：ditch dug as a fortification and usually filled with water」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of moat is crucial to understanding the argument. （護城河）
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mockery
嘲弄；拙劣模仿
英文釋義：嘲弄；拙劣模仿
用法／搭配：拙劣模仿預註冊比沒有更糟。
Example · TTS
A mockery of preregistration is worse than none. （嘲弄；拙劣模仿）
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modest
適中的，不太多的；謙遜的
英文釋義：marked by simplicity; having a humble opinion of yourself; not large but sufficient in size or amount
相似詞：small, humble, low, lowly, meek, mild
相反詞：immodest
派生詞：modestness n.
用法／搭配：核心義：marked by simplicity。中文錨點：適中的，不太多的；謙遜的。GRE tip: "modest" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：a modest argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather modest; modest enough to... Sentence frame: Her modest ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「適中的，不太多的；謙遜的」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
A newspaper with a modest circulation. （適中的，不太多的；謙遜的）
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modesty
謙遜
英文釋義：謙遜
用法／搭配：考意錨點：謙遜
Example · TTS
On the exam, modesty most nearly means a sense of "謙遜". （謙遜）
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modicum
n. 少量｜教學補註：a small amount
英文釋義：a small amount
用法／搭配：a modicum of food quota 極少量的食物配額
Example · TTS
England still expects a modicum of eccentricity in its artists. （少量）
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modish
古怪的｜教學補註：in the current fashion or style
英文釋義：in the current fashion or style
相似詞：latest
相反詞：early, middle
派生詞：modishness n.
用法／搭配：核心義：in the current fashion or style。中文錨點：古怪的｜教學補註：in the current fashion or style。GRE tip: "modish" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：a modish argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather modish; modish enough to... Sentence frame: Her modish ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「古怪的｜教學補註：in the current fashion or style」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
The critic noted her modish approach to the evidence. （古怪的）
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molder
v. 腐爛，腐朽
英文釋義：to decay gradually
相似詞：disintegrate, decay, fester
相反詞：integrate
形近詞：mold 打磨 ｜ molder 腐爛 ｜ meld 融合 ｜ smelt 熔鍊 smelter熔爐
用法／搭配：moldering books 發黴的書籍
Example · TTS
In that case, they had to moldering books. （腐爛，腐朽）
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moldy
發黴的；陳腐的
英文釋義：covered with or smelling of mold
相似詞：mouldy, musty
派生詞：mold n., moldiness n.
用法／搭配：核心義：covered with or smelling of mold。中文錨點：發黴的；陳腐的。GRE tip: "moldy" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：a moldy argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather moldy; moldy enough to... Sentence frame: Her moldy ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「發黴的；陳腐的」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
A moldy (or musty) odor. （發黴的；陳腐的）
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molecular
分子的｜教學補註：relating to or produced by or consisting of molecules
英文釋義：relating to or produced by or consisting of molecules; relating to simple or elementary organization; --G.A. Miller
相反詞：molar
派生詞：molecule n.
用法／搭配：核心義：relating to or produced by or consisting of molecules。中文錨點：分子的｜教學補註：relating to or produced by or consisting of molecules。GRE tip: "molecular" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：a molecular argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather molecular; molecular enough to... Sentence frame: Her molecular ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「分子的｜教學補註：relating to or produced by or consisting of molecules」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
Proceed by more and more detailed analysis to the molecular facts of perception. （分子的）
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molest
騷擾；煩擾
英文釋義：harass or assault sexually; make indecent advances to; annoy continually or chronically
相似詞：harass, hassle, harry, chivy, chivvy, chevy
派生詞：molestation n.
用法／搭配：核心義：to harass or assault sexually。中文錨點：騷擾；煩擾。GRE tip: treat "molest" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to molest sth; refuse / choose / begin to molest; the molesting of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to molest ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「騷擾；煩擾」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
In the end, they chose to molest what they had once defended. （騷擾；煩擾）
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mollify
安慰；平息
英文釋義：cause to be more favorably inclined; gain the good will of; make more temperate, acceptable, or suitable by adding something else; moderate
相似詞：pacify, lenify, conciliate, assuage, appease, placate
相反詞：provoke, agitate
派生詞：mollification n.
用法／搭配：核心義：to cause to be more favorably inclined。中文錨點：安慰；平息。GRE tip: treat "mollify" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to mollify sth; refuse / choose / begin to mollify; the mollifying of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to mollify ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「安慰；平息」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
She managed to mollify the angry customer. （安慰；平息）
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mollycoddle
溺愛｜教學補註：a pampered darling
英文釋義：a pampered darling; an effeminate man; treat with excessive indulgence
相似詞：pamper, featherbed, cosset, cocker, baby, coddle
派生詞：mollycoddler n.
用法／搭配：核心義：a pampered darling。中文錨點：溺愛｜教學補註：a pampered darling。GRE tip: "mollycoddle" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the mollycoddle of X; a sense / degree / lack of mollycoddle; amid / despite mollycoddle Sentence frame: The debate turns on the mollycoddle of ______. （空格填入與「溺愛｜教學補註：a pampered darling」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
Let's not mollycoddle our students! （溺愛）
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monarchy
君主制
英文釋義：君主制
用法／搭配：方法君主制仍需同儕審查。
Example · TTS
A methods monarchy still needs peer review. （君主制）
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monetary
金錢的｜教學補註：relating to or involving money
英文釋義：relating to or involving money
相似詞：pecuniary
派生詞：money n.
用法／搭配：核心義：relating to or involving money。中文錨點：金錢的｜教學補註：relating to or involving money。GRE tip: "monetary" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：a monetary argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather monetary; monetary enough to... Sentence frame: Her monetary ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「金錢的｜教學補註：relating to or involving money」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
Monetary rewards. （金錢的）
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monitor
監視；監控器
英文釋義：監視；監控器
用法／搭配：監視編碼信度漂移。
Example · TTS
Monitor drift in coding reliability. （監視；監控器）
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monitory
警告的；訓誡的
英文釋義：警告的；訓誡的
用法／搭配：警告腳註比醜聞仁慈。
Example · TTS
A monitory footnote is kinder than a scandal. （警告的；訓誡的）
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monocle
單片眼鏡｜教學補註：lens for correcting defective vision in one eye
英文釋義：lens for correcting defective vision in one eye; held in place by facial muscles
相似詞：eyeglass
用法／搭配：核心義：lens for correcting defective vision in one eye。中文錨點：單片眼鏡｜教學補註：lens for correcting defective vision in one eye。GRE tip: "monocle" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the monocle of X; a sense / degree / lack of monocle; amid / despite monocle Sentence frame: The debate turns on the monocle of ______. （空格填入與「單片眼鏡｜教學補註：lens for correcting defective vision in one eye」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of monocle is crucial to understanding the argument. （單片眼鏡）
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monolith
大石頭；龐大單一的組織
英文釋義：a single great stone (often in the form of a column or obelisk)
用法／搭配：核心義：a single great stone (often in the form of a column or obelisk)。中文錨點：大石頭；龐大單一的組織。GRE tip: "monolith" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the monolith of X; a sense / degree / lack of monolith; amid / despite monolith Sentence frame: The debate turns on the monolith of ______. （空格填入與「大石頭；龐大單一的組織」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of monolith is crucial to understanding the argument. （大石頭；龐大單一的組織）
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monolithic
adj. 大一統的｜教學補註：constituting a massive undifferentiated and rigid whole
英文釋義：constituting a massive undifferentiated and rigid whole
相似詞：homogeneous
相反詞：heterogeneous, varied
形近詞：momentous 重大的 ｜ momentary 短暫的 ｜ monotonous 單調的 ｜ monolithic 巨大的；整體的
用法／搭配：an authoritarian and monolithic system 大一統的獨裁體制
Example · TTS
The monolithic proportions of Stalinist architecture. （大一統的）
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monologue
獨白｜教學補註：speech you make to yourself
英文釋義：speech you make to yourself; a long utterance by one person (especially one that prevents others from participating in the conversation)
相似詞：soliloquy
派生詞：monologuize v., monologist n.
用法／搭配：核心義：speech you make to yourself。中文錨點：獨白｜教學補註：speech you make to yourself。GRE tip: "monologue" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the monologue of X; a sense / degree / lack of monologue; amid / despite monologue Sentence frame: The debate turns on the monologue of ______. （空格填入與「獨白｜教學補註：speech you make to yourself」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
No one wanted to be labeled a monologue in that debate. （獨白）
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monotony
單調；千篇一律
英文釋義：the quality of wearisome constancy, routine, and lack of variety; constancy of tone or pitch or inflection
相似詞：humdrum, sameness
相反詞：difference
用法／搭配：核心義：the quality of wearisome constancy, routine, and lack of variety。中文錨點：單調；千篇一律。GRE tip: "monotony" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the monotony of X; a sense / degree / lack of monotony; amid / despite monotony Sentence frame: The debate turns on the monotony of ______. （空格填入與「單調；千篇一律」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
He had never grown accustomed to the monotony of his work. （單調；千篇一律）
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monsoon
季風｜教學補註：a seasonal wind in southern Asia
英文釋義：a seasonal wind in southern Asia; blows from the southwest (bringing rain) in summer and from the northeast in winter; rainy season in southern Asia when the southwestern monsoon blows, bringing heavy rains
用法／搭配：核心義：a seasonal wind in southern Asia。中文錨點：季風｜教學補註：a seasonal wind in southern Asia。GRE tip: "monsoon" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the monsoon of X; a sense / degree / lack of monsoon; amid / despite monsoon Sentence frame: The debate turns on the monsoon of ______. （空格填入與「季風｜教學補註：a seasonal wind in southern Asia」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of monsoon is crucial to understanding the argument. （季風）
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monument
紀念碑
英文釋義：紀念碑
用法／搭配：讓勘誤成紀念碑而非耳語。
Example · TTS
Make the correction a monument, not a whisper. （紀念碑）
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monumental
紀唸的；不朽的
英文釋義：relating or belonging to or serving as a monument; of outstanding significance
相似詞：massive, monolithic
派生詞：monument n.
用法／搭配：核心義：relating or belonging to or serving as a monument。中文錨點：紀唸的；不朽的。GRE tip: "monumental" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：a monumental argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather monumental; monumental enough to... Sentence frame: Her monumental ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「紀唸的；不朽的」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
The use of the arch in monumental architecture. （紀唸的；不朽的）
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moody
喜怒無常的；易怒的
英文釋義：United States tennis player who dominated women's tennis in the 1920s and 1930s (1905-1998); United States evangelist (1837-1899)
相似詞：dark, dour, glowering, glum, morose, saturnine
相反詞：day, light, cheerful, jovial
派生詞：moodiness n., mood n.
用法／搭配：核心義：United States tennis player who dominated women's tennis in the 1920s and 1930s (1905-1998)。中文錨點：喜怒無常的；易怒的。GRE tip: "moody" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the moody of X; a sense / degree / lack of moody; amid / despite moody Sentence frame: The debate turns on the moody of ______. （空格填入與「喜怒無常的；易怒的」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
He sat in moody silence. （喜怒無常的；易怒的）
詳細 · 紅寶書
mope
憂鬱｜教學補註：someone who wastes time
英文釋義：someone who wastes time; move around slowly and aimlessly
相似詞：dallier, dillydallier, dilly-dallier, lounger
用法／搭配：核心義：someone who wastes time。中文錨點：憂鬱｜教學補註：someone who wastes time。GRE tip: "mope" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the mope of X; a sense / degree / lack of mope; amid / despite mope Sentence frame: The debate turns on the mope of ______. （空格填入與「憂鬱｜教學補註：someone who wastes time」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
No one wanted to be labeled a mope in that debate. （憂鬱）
詳細 · 紅寶書
morale
士氣；鬥志
英文釋義：a state of individual psychological well-being based upon a sense of confidence and usefulness and purpose; the spirit of a group that makes the members want the group to succeed
用法／搭配：核心義：a state of individual psychological well-being based upon a sense of confidence and usefulness and purpose。中文錨點：士氣；鬥志。GRE tip: "morale" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the morale of X; a sense / degree / lack of morale; amid / despite morale Sentence frame: The debate turns on the morale of ______. （空格填入與「士氣；鬥志」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of morale is crucial to understanding the argument. （士氣；鬥志）
詳細 · 紅寶書
moralistic
道學的；說教的
英文釋義：narrowly and conventionally moral
派生詞：morality n., moralism n.
用法／搭配：核心義：narrowly and conventionally moral。中文錨點：道學的；說教的。GRE tip: "moralistic" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：a moralistic argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather moralistic; moralistic enough to... Sentence frame: Her moralistic ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「道學的；說教的」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
The critic noted her moralistic approach to the evidence. （道學的；說教的）
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
moratorium
暫停；中止
英文釋義：a legally authorized postponement before some obligation must be discharged; suspension of an ongoing activity
用法／搭配：核心義：a legally authorized postponement before some obligation must be discharged。中文錨點：暫停；中止。GRE tip: "moratorium" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the moratorium of X; a sense / degree / lack of moratorium; amid / despite moratorium Sentence frame: The debate turns on the moratorium of ______. （空格填入與「暫停；中止」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of moratorium is crucial to understanding the argument. （暫停；中止）
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
morbid
病態的｜教學補註：suggesting an unhealthy mental state
英文釋義：suggesting an unhealthy mental state; suggesting the horror of death and decay
相似詞：ghoulish, diseased, pathologic, pathological
派生詞：morbidity n., morbidness n.
用法／搭配：核心義：suggesting an unhealthy mental state。中文錨點：病態的｜教學補註：suggesting an unhealthy mental state。GRE tip: "morbid" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：a morbid argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather morbid; morbid enough to... Sentence frame: Her morbid ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「病態的｜教學補註：suggesting an unhealthy mental state」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
Morbid interest in death. （病態的）
詳細 · GRE3000、複習詞、救命800、紅寶書
mordant
adj. 尖酸刻薄的
英文釋義：expressing criticism especially in a funny way
相似詞：acerbic, cutting, tart, scathing
相反詞：expand, switch on
用法／搭配：the mordant satire of the critics 評論家刻薄的諷刺
Example · TTS
Fun ranging from slapstick clowning ... to savage mordant wit. （尖酸刻薄的）
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
mores
習俗；風俗
英文釋義：(sociology) the conventions that embody the fundamental values of a group; English statesman who opposed Henry VIII's divorce from Catherine of Aragon and was imprisoned and beheaded; recalled for his concept of Utopia, the ideal state
相似詞：More
相反詞：fewer, less
用法／搭配：核心義：(sociology) the conventions that embody the fundamental values of a group。中文錨點：習俗；風俗。GRE tip: "mores" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the mores of X; a sense / degree / lack of mores; amid / despite mores Sentence frame: The debate turns on the mores of ______. （空格填入與「習俗；風俗」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of mores is crucial to understanding the argument. （習俗；風俗）
詳細 · 填空1300、複習詞、紅寶書
moribund
垂死的｜教學補註：not growing or changing
英文釋義：not growing or changing; without force or vitality; being on the point of death; breathing your last
相似詞：stagnant
用法／搭配：核心義：not growing or changing。中文錨點：垂死的｜教學補註：not growing or changing。GRE tip: "moribund" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：a moribund argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather moribund; moribund enough to... Sentence frame: Her moribund ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「垂死的｜教學補註：not growing or changing」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
A moribund patient. （垂死的）
詳細 · 紅寶書
morose
鬱悶的｜教學補註：showing a brooding ill humor
英文釋義：showing a brooding ill humor; ; ; ; ; ; - Bruce Bliven
相似詞：dark, dour, glowering, glum, moody, saturnine
相反詞：cheerful, jovial
派生詞：moroseness n.
用法／搭配：核心義：showing a brooding ill humor。中文錨點：鬱悶的｜教學補註：showing a brooding ill humor。GRE tip: "morose" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：a morose argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather morose; morose enough to... Sentence frame: Her morose ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「鬱悶的｜教學補註：showing a brooding ill humor」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
A morose and unsociable manner. （鬱悶的）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 P2-pending 補錄
morph
變形；形態
英文釋義：變形；形態
用法／搭配：看到結果後不要瞬變結局變項。
Example · TTS
Do not morph outcomes after seeing results. （變形；形態）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 P2-pending 補錄
morphing
變形中
英文釋義：變形中
用法／搭配：沉默變臉改碼近乎不端。
Example · TTS
Silent morphing of code is misconduct-adjacent. （變形中）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 P2-pending 補錄
morphology
形態學；構詞學
英文釋義：形態學；構詞學
用法／搭配：構詞形態學幫助幽默記憶。
Example · TTS
Morphology of words aids humor mnemonics. （形態學；構詞學）
詳細 · 紅寶書
morsel
少量的｜教學補註：a small quantity of anything
英文釋義：a small quantity of anything; a small amount of solid food; a mouthful
相似詞：bit, bite
用法／搭配：核心義：a small quantity of anything。中文錨點：少量的｜教學補註：a small quantity of anything。GRE tip: "morsel" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the morsel of X; a sense / degree / lack of morsel; amid / despite morsel Sentence frame: The debate turns on the morsel of ______. （空格填入與「少量的｜教學補註：a small quantity of anything」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A morsel of paper was all he needed. （少量的）
詳細 · 紅寶書
mortality
死亡｜教學補註：the quality or state of being mortal
英文釋義：the quality or state of being mortal; the ratio of deaths in an area to the population of that area; expressed per 1000 per year
相似詞：deathrate
相反詞：immortality
派生詞：mortal adj.
用法／搭配：核心義：the quality or state of being mortal。中文錨點：死亡｜教學補註：the quality or state of being mortal。GRE tip: "mortality" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the mortality of X; a sense / degree / lack of mortality; amid / despite mortality Sentence frame: The debate turns on the mortality of ______. （空格填入與「死亡｜教學補註：the quality or state of being mortal」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of mortality is crucial to understanding the argument. （死亡）
詳細 · 紅寶書
mortgage
抵押｜教學補註：a conditional conveyance of property as security for the repayment of a loan
英文釋義：a conditional conveyance of property as security for the repayment of a loan; put up as security or collateral
派生詞：mortgagee n., mortgager n., mortgagor n.
用法／搭配：核心義：a conditional conveyance of property as security for the repayment of a loan。中文錨點：抵押｜教學補註：a conditional conveyance of property as security for the repayment of a loan。GRE tip: "mortgage" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the mortgage of X; a sense / degree / lack of mortgage; amid / despite mortgage Sentence frame: The debate turns on the mortgage of ______. （空格填入與「抵押｜教學補註：a conditional conveyance of property as security for the repayment of a loan」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of mortgage is crucial to understanding the argument. （抵押）
詳細 · 紅寶書
mortification
屈辱｜教學補註：strong feelings of embarrassment
英文釋義：strong feelings of embarrassment; the localized death of living cells (as from infection or the interruption of blood supply)
相似詞：chagrin, humiliation, necrosis, gangrene, sphacelus
派生詞：mortify v.
用法／搭配：核心義：strong feelings of embarrassment。中文錨點：屈辱｜教學補註：strong feelings of embarrassment。GRE tip: "mortification" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the mortification of X; a sense / degree / lack of mortification; amid / despite mortification Sentence frame: The debate turns on the mortification of ______. （空格填入與「屈辱｜教學補註：strong feelings of embarrassment」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of mortification is crucial to understanding the argument. （屈辱）
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
mortify
抑制；苦修
英文釋義：practice self-denial of one's body and appetites; hold within limits and control
相似詞：subdue, crucify, humiliate, chagrin, humble, abase
相反詞：proud
派生詞：mortification n.
用法／搭配：核心義：to practice self-denial of one's body and appetites。中文錨點：抑制；苦修。GRE tip: treat "mortify" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to mortify sth; refuse / choose / begin to mortify; the mortifying of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to mortify ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「抑制；苦修」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
Mortify the flesh. （抑制；苦修）
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
mote
塵埃｜教學補註：(nontechnical usage) a tiny piece of anything
英文釋義：(nontechnical usage) a tiny piece of anything
相似詞：atom, molecule, particle, corpuscle, speck
用法／搭配：核心義：(nontechnical usage) a tiny piece of anything。中文錨點：塵埃｜教學補註：(nontechnical usage) a tiny piece of anything。GRE tip: "mote" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the mote of X; a sense / degree / lack of mote; amid / despite mote Sentence frame: The debate turns on the mote of ______. （空格填入與「塵埃｜教學補註：(nontechnical usage) a tiny piece of anything」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of mote is crucial to understanding the argument. （塵埃）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 P2-pending 補錄
motherlode
富礦脈
英文釋義：富礦脈
用法／搭配：富礦是帶出處的原始資料。
Example · TTS
The motherlode is raw data with provenance. （富礦脈）
詳細 · 紅寶書
motif
主旨｜教學補註：a design or figure that consists of recurring shapes or colors, as in archite...
英文釋義：a design or figure that consists of recurring shapes or colors, as in architecture or decoration; a theme that is repeated or elaborated in a piece of music
相似詞：motive, theme
用法／搭配：核心義：a design or figure that consists of recurring shapes or colors, as in architecture or decoration。中文錨點：主旨｜教學補註：a design or figure that consists of recurring shapes or colors, as in archite。GRE tip: "motif" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the motif of X; a sense / degree / lack of motif; amid / despite motif Sentence frame: The debate turns on the motif of ______. （空格填入與「主旨｜教學補註：a design or figure that consists of recurring shapes or colors, as in archite」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of motif is crucial to understanding the argument. （主旨）
詳細 · 紅寶書
motile
能動的｜教學補註：one whose prevailing mental imagery takes the form of inner feelings of action
英文釋義：one whose prevailing mental imagery takes the form of inner feelings of action; (of spores or microorganisms) capable of movement
派生詞：motility n.
用法／搭配：核心義：one whose prevailing mental imagery takes the form of inner feelings of action。中文錨點：能動的｜教學補註：one whose prevailing mental imagery takes the form of inner feelings of action。GRE tip: "motile" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the motile of X; a sense / degree / lack of motile; amid / despite motile Sentence frame: The debate turns on the motile of ______. （空格填入與「能動的｜教學補註：one whose prevailing mental imagery takes the form of inner feelings of action」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
No one wanted to be labeled a motile in that debate. （能動的）
詳細 · 紅寶書
mourn
哀悼｜教學補註：feel sadness
英文釋義：feel sadness; observe the customs of mourning after the death of a loved one
派生詞：mourner n., mourning n.
用法／搭配：核心義：to feel sadness。中文錨點：哀悼｜教學補註：feel sadness。GRE tip: treat "mourn" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to mourn sth; refuse / choose / begin to mourn; the mourning of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to mourn ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「哀悼｜教學補註：feel sadness」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
She is mourning her dead child. （哀悼）
詳細 · 救命800
much
adj. 大肆炒作的
英文釋義：claim something is very good, exaggerated
相似詞：lots, practically, often
相反詞：little
派生詞：muchness n.
用法／搭配：a much-ballyhooed new film 大肆炒作的新電影
Example · TTS
Much the same thing happened every time. （大肆炒作的）
詳細 · 填空1300
muchracking
揭發醜聞｜教學補註：a GRE-level vocabulary item meaning closely related to its core sense in acad...
英文釋義：a GRE-level vocabulary item meaning closely related to its core sense in academic English
用法／搭配：核心義：a GRE-level vocabulary item meaning closely related to its core sense in academic English。中文錨點：揭發醜聞｜教學補註：a GRE-level vocabulary item meaning closely related to its core sense in acad。GRE tip: "muchracking" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the muchracking of X; a sense / degree / lack of muchracking; amid / despite muchracking Sentence frame: The debate turns on the muchracking of ______. （空格填入與「揭發醜聞｜教學補註：a GRE-level vocabulary item meaning closely related to its core sense in acad」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of muchracking is crucial to understanding the argument. （揭發醜聞）
詳細 · 紅寶書
muck
淤泥｜教學補註：any thick, viscous matter
英文釋義：any thick, viscous matter; fecal matter of animals
相似詞：sludge, slime, goo, goop, gook, guck
派生詞：mucky adj.
用法／搭配：核心義：any thick, viscous matter。中文錨點：淤泥｜教學補註：any thick, viscous matter。GRE tip: "muck" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the muck of X; a sense / degree / lack of muck; amid / despite muck Sentence frame: The debate turns on the muck of ______. （空格填入與「淤泥｜教學補註：any thick, viscous matter」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
The child mucked up his shirt while playing ball in the garden. （淤泥）
詳細 · 救命800、重要詞
muckrake
v. 揭發醜聞｜教學補註：to expose misconduct concerning public figures
英文釋義：to expose misconduct concerning public figures
派生詞：muckraker n., muckraking n.
用法／搭配：muckraking journalism 揭發醜聞的新聞工作
Example · TTS
This reporter was well-known for his muckraking. （揭發醜聞）
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
muddle
混雜；使混亂
英文釋義：a confused multitude of things; informal terms for a difficult situation
相似詞：clutter, jumble, fuddle, welter, smother, fix
相反詞：unclutter, break, unfasten
用法／搭配：核心義：a confused multitude of things。中文錨點：混雜；使混亂。GRE tip: "muddle" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the muddle of X; a sense / degree / lack of muddle; amid / despite muddle Sentence frame: The debate turns on the muddle of ______. （空格填入與「混雜；使混亂」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
He made a muddle of his marriage. （混雜；使混亂）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 S3a 補錄
muddy
混濁的
英文釋義：混濁的
用法／搭配：混濁對照削弱識別故事。
Example · TTS
Muddy contrasts weaken identification stories. （混濁的）
詳細 · 紅寶書
muffle
消音｜教學補註：a kiln with an inner chamber for firing things at a low temperature
英文釋義：a kiln with an inner chamber for firing things at a low temperature; conceal or hide
相似詞：smother, stifle, strangle, repress, mute, dull
相反詞：stimulate, express, release, bright, lively, sharp, sharpen
派生詞：muffler n.
用法／搭配：核心義：a kiln with an inner chamber for firing things at a low temperature。中文錨點：消音｜教學補註：a kiln with an inner chamber for firing things at a low temperature。GRE tip: "muffle" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the muffle of X; a sense / degree / lack of muffle; amid / despite muffle Sentence frame: The debate turns on the muffle of ______. （空格填入與「消音｜教學補註：a kiln with an inner chamber for firing things at a low temperature」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
Muffle one's anger. （消音）
詳細 · 紅寶書
muggy
潮溼的；悶熱的
英文釋義：hot or warm and humid
相似詞：steamy, sticky
派生詞：mugginess n.
用法／搭配：核心義：hot or warm and humid。中文錨點：潮溼的；悶熱的。GRE tip: "muggy" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：a muggy argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather muggy; muggy enough to... Sentence frame: Her muggy ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「潮溼的；悶熱的」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
Muggy weather. （潮溼的；悶熱的）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 P3-pending-b02 補錄
mulish
固執如驢
英文釋義：固執如驢
用法／搭配：考意錨點：固執如驢
Example · TTS
On the exam, mulish most nearly means a sense of "固執如驢". （固執如驢）
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
mull
研磨；深思熟慮
英文釋義：a term used in Scottish names of promontories; an island in western Scotland in the Inner Hebrides
相似詞：meditate, ponder, excogitate, contemplate, muse, reflect
派生詞：muller n.
用法／搭配：核心義：a term used in Scottish names of promontories。中文錨點：研磨；深思熟慮。GRE tip: "mull" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the mull of X; a sense / degree / lack of mull; amid / despite mull Sentence frame: The debate turns on the mull of ______. （空格填入與「研磨；深思熟慮」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
I mulled over the events of the afternoon. （研磨；深思熟慮）
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
mullish
頑固的；執拗的
英文釋義：a GRE-level vocabulary item meaning closely related to its core sense in academic English
用法／搭配：核心義：a GRE-level vocabulary item meaning closely related to its core sense in academic English。中文錨點：頑固的；執拗的。GRE tip: "mullish" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the mullish of X; a sense / degree / lack of mullish; amid / despite mullish Sentence frame: The debate turns on the mullish of ______. （空格填入與「頑固的；執拗的」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of mullish is crucial to understanding the argument. （頑固的；執拗的）
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multicultural
多元文化的
英文釋義：多元文化的
用法／搭配：多元文化團隊需要共享詞彙表。
Example · TTS
Multicultural teams need shared glossaries. （多元文化的）
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multifaceted
多面向的
英文釋義：多面向的
用法／搭配：使用多面向穩健檢查。
Example · TTS
Use multifaceted robustness checks. （多面向的）
詳細 · 填空1300、救命800、紅寶書
multifarious
adj. 多種多樣的
英文釋義：of many different kinds
相似詞：many-sided, multifaceted, miscellaneous
相反詞：unilateral
派生詞：multifariousness n.
用法／搭配：multifarious traditions and peoples 多種多樣的傳統與民族
Example · TTS
The multifarious noise of a great city. （多種多樣的）
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multilingual
多語的
英文釋義：多語的
用法／搭配：程式註解用清楚英文，方便多語團隊。
Example · TTS
Keep code comments multilingual-friendly: clear English. （多語的）
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multipartite
多方的；多部分的
英文釋義：多方的；多部分的
用法／搭配：多方協議需要一本編碼簿。
Example · TTS
Multipartite agreements need one codebook. （多方的；多部分的）
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multiplex
多元的；多工的
英文釋義：多元的；多工的
用法／搭配：多工儀表板仍需版本釘。
Example · TTS
Multiplex dashboards still need version pins. （多元的；多工的）
詳細 · 紅寶書
multiplicity
多樣性｜教學補註：the property of being multiple
英文釋義：the property of being multiple; a large number
相似詞：numerousness, numerosity
派生詞：multiple adj.
用法／搭配：核心義：the property of being multiple。中文錨點：多樣性｜教學補註：the property of being multiple。GRE tip: "multiplicity" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the multiplicity of X; a sense / degree / lack of multiplicity; amid / despite multiplicity Sentence frame: The debate turns on the multiplicity of ______. （空格填入與「多樣性｜教學補註：the property of being multiple」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of multiplicity is crucial to understanding the argument. （多樣性）
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multiply
倍增；繁殖
英文釋義：倍增；繁殖
用法／搭配：看完後不要倍增假說。
Example · TTS
Do not multiply hypotheses after looking. （倍增；繁殖）
詳細 · 紅寶書
mumble
含糊地說｜教學補註：a soft indistinct utterance
英文釋義：a soft indistinct utterance; talk indistinctly; usually in a low voice
相似詞：mutter, maunder, mussitate, gum
派生詞：mumbler n., mumbling n.
用法／搭配：核心義：a soft indistinct utterance。中文錨點：含糊地說｜教學補註：a soft indistinct utterance。GRE tip: "mumble" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the mumble of X; a sense / degree / lack of mumble; amid / despite mumble Sentence frame: The debate turns on the mumble of ______. （空格填入與「含糊地說｜教學補註：a soft indistinct utterance」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
The old man had no teeth left and mumbled his food. （含糊地說）
詳細 · 紅寶書
municipality
市政的｜教學補註：an urban district having corporate status and powers of self-government
英文釋義：an urban district having corporate status and powers of self-government; people living in a town or city having local self-government
派生詞：municipal adj.
用法／搭配：核心義：an urban district having corporate status and powers of self-government。中文錨點：市政的｜教學補註：an urban district having corporate status and powers of self-government。GRE tip: "municipality" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the municipality of X; a sense / degree / lack of municipality; amid / despite municipality Sentence frame: The debate turns on the municipality of ______. （空格填入與「市政的｜教學補註：an urban district having corporate status and powers of self-government」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of municipality is crucial to understanding the argument. （市政的）
詳細 · 紅寶書
munificence
慷慨｜教學補註：liberality in bestowing gifts
英文釋義：liberality in bestowing gifts; extremely liberal and generous of spirit
相似詞：largess, largesse, magnanimity, openhandedness
派生詞：munificent adj.
用法／搭配：核心義：liberality in bestowing gifts。中文錨點：慷慨｜教學補註：liberality in bestowing gifts。GRE tip: "munificence" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the munificence of X; a sense / degree / lack of munificence; amid / despite munificence Sentence frame: The debate turns on the munificence of ______. （空格填入與「慷慨｜教學補註：liberality in bestowing gifts」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of munificence is crucial to understanding the argument. （慷慨）
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munificent
慷慨的｜教學補註：very generous
英文釋義：very generous
相似詞：lavish, overgenerous, too-generous, unsparing, unstinted, unstinting
相反詞：stingy, miserly
派生詞：munificence n.
用法／搭配：核心義：very generous。中文錨點：慷慨的｜教學補註：very generous。GRE tip: "munificent" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：a munificent argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather munificent; munificent enough to... Sentence frame: Her munificent ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「慷慨的｜教學補註：very generous」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
His father gave him a half-dollar and his mother a quarter and he thought them munificent. （慷慨的）
詳細 · 紅寶書
muniment
契據｜教學補註：a GRE-level vocabulary item meaning closely related to its core sense in acad...
英文釋義：a GRE-level vocabulary item meaning closely related to its core sense in academic English
用法／搭配：核心義：a GRE-level vocabulary item meaning closely related to its core sense in academic English。中文錨點：契據｜教學補註：a GRE-level vocabulary item meaning closely related to its core sense in acad。GRE tip: "muniment" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the muniment of X; a sense / degree / lack of muniment; amid / despite muniment Sentence frame: The debate turns on the muniment of ______. （空格填入與「契據｜教學補註：a GRE-level vocabulary item meaning closely related to its core sense in acad」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of muniment is crucial to understanding the argument. （契據）
詳細 · 紅寶書
munition
軍火｜教學補註：weapons considered collectively
英文釋義：weapons considered collectively; military supplies
相似詞：weaponry, arms, ordnance, fortification
相反詞：disarm
用法／搭配：核心義：weapons considered collectively。中文錨點：軍火｜教學補註：weapons considered collectively。GRE tip: "munition" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the munition of X; a sense / degree / lack of munition; amid / despite munition Sentence frame: The debate turns on the munition of ______. （空格填入與「軍火｜教學補註：weapons considered collectively」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of munition is crucial to understanding the argument. （軍火）
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
mural
牆壁的；壁畫
英文釋義：a painting that is applied to a wall surface; of or relating to walls
派生詞：muralist n.
用法／搭配：核心義：a painting that is applied to a wall surface。中文錨點：牆壁的；壁畫。GRE tip: "mural" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the mural of X; a sense / degree / lack of mural; amid / despite mural Sentence frame: The debate turns on the mural of ______. （空格填入與「牆壁的；壁畫」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
Mural painting. （牆壁的；壁畫）
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murky
adj. 模糊的｜教學補註：lacking clarity or distinctness
英文釋義：lacking clarity or distinctness
相似詞：vague, muddy, nebulous, obscure
相反詞：defined, clear, definite
派生詞：murk n., murkiness n.
用法／搭配：the murky bureaucratic rhetoric 模糊的官僚主義說辭
Example · TTS
Murky rooms lit by smoke-blackened lamps. （模糊的）
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
murmur
低聲抱怨｜教學補註：a low continuous indistinct sound
英文釋義：a low continuous indistinct sound; often accompanied by movement of the lips without the production of articulate speech; a schwa that is incidental to the pronunciation of a consonant
相似詞：mutter, muttering, murmuring, murmuration, mussitation, grumble
派生詞：murmurous adj., murmurer n., murmuration n., murmuring n.
用法／搭配：核心義：a low continuous indistinct sound。中文錨點：低聲抱怨｜教學補註：a low continuous indistinct sound。GRE tip: "murmur" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the murmur of X; a sense / degree / lack of murmur; amid / despite murmur Sentence frame: The debate turns on the murmur of ______. （空格填入與「低聲抱怨｜教學補註：a low continuous indistinct sound」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
She murmured softly to the baby in her arms. （低聲抱怨）
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muse
沉思｜教學補註：in ancient Greek mythology any of 9 daughters of Zeus and Mnemosyne
英文釋義：in ancient Greek mythology any of 9 daughters of Zeus and Mnemosyne; protector of an art or science; the source of an artist's inspiration
相似詞：meditate, ponder, excogitate, contemplate, reflect, mull
派生詞：muser n., musing n.
用法／搭配：核心義：in ancient Greek mythology any of 9 daughters of Zeus and Mnemosyne。中文錨點：沉思｜教學補註：in ancient Greek mythology any of 9 daughters of Zeus and Mnemosyne。GRE tip: "muse" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the muse of X; a sense / degree / lack of muse; amid / despite muse Sentence frame: The debate turns on the muse of ______. （空格填入與「沉思｜教學補註：in ancient Greek mythology any of 9 daughters of Zeus and Mnemosyne」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
Euterpe was his muse. （沉思）
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museum
博物館
英文釋義：博物館
用法／搭配：過去錯誤博物館保持開放。
Example · TTS
Museum of past mistakes stays open. （博物館）
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museumcard
博物館卡
英文釋義：博物館卡
用法／搭配：考意錨點：博物館卡
Example · TTS
On the exam, museumcard most nearly means a sense of "博物館卡". （博物館卡）
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mushroom
迅速發展
英文釋義：迅速發展
用法／搭配：考意錨點：迅速發展
Example · TTS
On the exam, mushroom most nearly means a sense of "迅速發展". （迅速發展）
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mushy
招待員｜教學補註：having the consistency of mush
英文釋義：having the consistency of mush; effusively or insincerely emotional
相似詞：bathetic, drippy, hokey, maudlin, mawkish, kitschy
派生詞：mush n., mushiness n.
用法／搭配：核心義：having the consistency of mush。中文錨點：招待員｜教學補註：having the consistency of mush。GRE tip: "mushy" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：a mushy argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather mushy; mushy enough to... Sentence frame: Her mushy ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「招待員｜教學補註：having the consistency of mush」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
Mushy effusiveness. （招待員）
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muster
召集｜教學補註：a gathering of military personnel for duty
英文釋義：a gathering of military personnel for duty; compulsory military service
相似詞：conscription, draft, rally, summon
相反詞：discharge, demobilize
用法／搭配：核心義：a gathering of military personnel for duty。中文錨點：召集｜教學補註：a gathering of military personnel for duty。GRE tip: "muster" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the muster of X; a sense / degree / lack of muster; amid / despite muster Sentence frame: The debate turns on the muster of ______. （空格填入與「召集｜教學補註：a gathering of military personnel for duty」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
He was thrown in the brig for missing muster. （召集）
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musty
霉舊的
英文釋義：霉舊的
用法／搭配：考意錨點：霉舊的
Example · TTS
On the exam, musty most nearly means a sense of "霉舊的". （霉舊的）
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mutability
可變性
英文釋義：可變性
用法／搭配：事先聲明分析計畫可變性。
Example · TTS
Declare mutability of analysis plans up front. （可變性）
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mutable
可變的
英文釋義：可變的
用法／搭配：納入規則僅鎖定前可改。
Example · TTS
Keep inclusion rules mutable only before lock. （可變的）
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mutant
突變體
英文釋義：突變體
用法／搭配：突變指標需要新驗證。
Example · TTS
A mutant metric needs a new validation. （突變體）
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mutate
突變；變化
英文釋義：突變；變化
用法／搭配：沉默替換共變項時估計會突變。
Example · TTS
Estimates mutate when you silent-swap covariates. （突變；變化）
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mutation
突變；變異
英文釋義：突變；變異
用法／搭配：把規程突變當需記錄事件。
Example · TTS
Treat protocol mutation as a logged event. （突變；變異）
詳細 · 紅寶書
mutineer
反叛者｜教學補註：someone who is openly rebellious and refuses to obey authorities (especially ...
英文釋義：someone who is openly rebellious and refuses to obey authorities (especially seamen or soldiers)
派生詞：mutiny n.
用法／搭配：核心義：someone who is openly rebellious and refuses to obey authorities (especially seamen or soldiers)。中文錨點：反叛者｜教學補註：someone who is openly rebellious and refuses to obey authorities (especially。GRE tip: "mutineer" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the mutineer of X; a sense / degree / lack of mutineer; amid / despite mutineer Sentence frame: The debate turns on the mutineer of ______. （空格填入與「反叛者｜教學補註：someone who is openly rebellious and refuses to obey authorities (especially」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
No one wanted to be labeled a mutineer in that debate. （反叛者）
詳細 · 紅寶書
mutinous
暴動的｜教學補註：disposed to or in a state of mutiny
英文釋義：disposed to or in a state of mutiny; consisting of or characterized by or inciting to mutiny
派生詞：mutiny n.
用法／搭配：核心義：disposed to or in a state of mutiny。中文錨點：暴動的｜教學補註：disposed to or in a state of mutiny。GRE tip: "mutinous" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：a mutinous argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather mutinous; mutinous enough to... Sentence frame: Her mutinous ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「暴動的｜教學補註：disposed to or in a state of mutiny」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
The men became mutinous and insubordinate. （暴動的）
詳細 · 紅寶書
mutter
嘟噥；抱怨
英文釋義：a low continuous indistinct sound; often accompanied by movement of the lips without the production of articulate speech; a complaint uttered in a low and indistinct tone
相似詞：muttering, murmur, murmuring, murmuration, mussitation, grumble
派生詞：mutterer n., muttering n.
用法／搭配：核心義：a low continuous indistinct sound。中文錨點：嘟噥；抱怨。GRE tip: "mutter" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the mutter of X; a sense / degree / lack of mutter; amid / despite mutter Sentence frame: The debate turns on the mutter of ______. （空格填入與「嘟噥；抱怨」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of mutter is crucial to understanding the argument. （嘟噥；抱怨）
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mutual
相互的
英文釋義：相互的
用法／搭配：相互透明建立聯盟。
Example · TTS
Mutual transparency builds consortia. （相互的）
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
muzzy
含糊的；迷糊的
英文釋義：indistinct or hazy in outline; confused and vague; used especially of thinking
相似詞：bleary, blurred, blurry, foggy, fuzzy, hazy
相反詞：focus
用法／搭配：核心義：indistinct or hazy in outline。中文錨點：含糊的；迷糊的。GRE tip: "muzzy" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：a muzzy argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather muzzy; muzzy enough to... Sentence frame: Her muzzy ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「含糊的；迷糊的」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
The critic noted her muzzy approach to the evidence. （含糊的；迷糊的）
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myopic
adj. 缺乏遠見的
英文釋義：a lack of foresight or discernment
相似詞：shortsighted, narrow-minded
相反詞：farsighted, broad-minded, unshockable
派生詞：myopia n.
用法／搭配：a myopic view on climate change 關於氣候變化缺乏遠見的觀點
Example · TTS
Myopic thinking. （缺乏遠見的）
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myriad
無限的｜教學補註：a large indefinite number
英文釋義：a large indefinite number; the cardinal number that is the product of ten and one thousand
相似詞：10000, countless, infinite, innumerable, innumerous, multitudinous
相反詞：finite
用法／搭配：核心義：a large indefinite number。中文錨點：無限的｜教學補註：a large indefinite number。GRE tip: "myriad" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the myriad of X; a sense / degree / lack of myriad; amid / despite myriad Sentence frame: The debate turns on the myriad of ______. （空格填入與「無限的｜教學補註：a large indefinite number」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
He faced a myriad of details. （無限的）
詳細 · 紅寶書
mysticism
神祕主義｜教學補註：a religion based on mystical communion with an ultimate reality
英文釋義：a religion based on mystical communion with an ultimate reality; obscure or irrational thought
派生詞：mystic adj., mystical adj.
用法／搭配：核心義：a religion based on mystical communion with an ultimate reality。中文錨點：神祕主義｜教學補註：a religion based on mystical communion with an ultimate reality。GRE tip: "mysticism" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the mysticism of X; a sense / degree / lack of mysticism; amid / despite mysticism Sentence frame: The debate turns on the mysticism of ______. （空格填入與「神祕主義｜教學補註：a religion based on mystical communion with an ultimate reality」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of mysticism is crucial to understanding the argument. （神祕主義）
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mythology
神話迷思
英文釋義：神話迷思
用法／搭配：淘汰孤獨天才迷思。
Example · TTS
Retire the mythology of lone genius. （神話迷思）