第129课：多义词：M

Lesson 129: More Words with Many Meanings: M

MAIL 邮件 / 铁甲 / 寄

mail (n, uncountable): Letters and parcels delivered by the postal system. 邮政系统投递的信件和包裹。 Example: Muriel receives mail almost every day. 示例：Muriel 几乎每天都会收到邮件。

"the mail" = the postal system as a whole. “邮件”= 整个邮政系统。 Example: The mail gets slower but more expensive every year. 示例：邮件每年变慢但更贵。

email (n, uncountable): Messages delivered by an electronic mail system. 通过电子邮件系统传递的消息。 Example: Alice receives hundreds of email messages each day. 示例：Alice 每天收到数百封电子邮件。

email (n, uncountable): The electronic mail system as a whole. 整个电子邮件系统。 Example: Most business these days use email rather than post to communicate. 示例：如今，大多数企业都使用电子邮件而不是邮寄来进行交流。

mail (v): To send a letter or parcel through the postal system. 通过邮政系统发送信件或包裹。 Example: John mailed an item of electronic equipment to a customer. 示例：约翰向客户邮寄了一件电子设备。 I/you/we/they/ mail, he/she/it/ mails. /am/is/are/ mailing. /all/ mailed. /was/were/ mailing. /shall/will/ mail. /shall/will/ be mailing. I/you/we/they/ have mailed, he/she/it/ has mailed. I/you/we/they/ have been mailing, he/she/it/ has been mailing. /all/ had mailed. /all/ had been mailing. /shall/will/ have mailed. /shall/will/ have been mailing.

mail (n, uncountable): A person's armour, made of metal rings or shaped plates linked together. 一个人的盔甲，由连接在一起的金属环或异形板制成。 Examples: Mail made of linked rings is called "chain mail". 示例： 由链接环制成的邮件称为“链式邮件”。 A coat of chain mail is heavy, but lighter and more flexible than a suit of armour. 锁子甲很重，但比一套盔甲更轻、更灵活。

MAKE 楷 / 使 / 制作 / 使得

make (n), makes (pl): The name of a manufacturer of a product, or the product's trade name. 产品制造商的名称或产品的商品名称。 Also called a "brand". “品牌”。 Examples: Toyota is a top-selling make of car around the World. 示例：丰田是全球最畅销的汽车品牌。 Which brand of mobile phone do you prefer? 你更喜欢哪个品牌的手机？

make (n): In electrical engineering, the closing of a switch, allowing current to flow in a circuit. 在电气工程中，关闭开关，允许电流在电路中流动。 The opposite of "break". “断”的反义词。 Example: Most switches are designed for at least 10,000 makes and breaks. 示例：大多数开关设计用于至少 10,000 次接通和断开。 Some will do a million! 有些人会做一百万！

make (v): To create something by putting parts together or mixing materials. 通过将零件放在一起或混合材料来创造某物。 Also called "manufacture" or "fabricate". 也称为“制造”或“制造”。 Examples: Muriel made a dress for her granddaughter and a pair of shorts for her grandson. 示例：Muriel 为她的孙女做了一件衣服，为她的孙子做了一条短裤。 Sandra made herself a cup of tea. 桑德拉给自己泡了杯茶。 I/you/we/they/ make, he/she/it/ makes. /am/is/are/ making (note spelling, no -E). /all/ made (note spelling, irregular verb). /was/were/ making. /shall/will/ make. /shall/will/ be making. I/you/we/they/ have made, he/she/it/ has made. I/you/we/they/ have been making, he/she/it/ has been making. /all/ had made. /all/ had been making. /shall/will/ have made. /shall/will/ have been making.

make (v): To force someone to do something. 强迫某人做某事。 Also said as "compel" or "coerce". 也称为“强迫”或“胁迫”。 Example: The Boss of the massage parlour made her workers arrive early and leave late. 例子：按摩院老板让她的员工早到晚走。

make (v): To earn money. 为了赚钱。Also called "secure". 也称为“安全”。 Examples: Yan made three hundred dollars today. 例子：艳今天赚了三百美元。 The salesman secured a 1 million dollar order for his employer. 这位推销员为他的雇主获得了一份价值 100 万美元的订单。

make (v): To cause something to happen. 使某事发生。 Examples: A leakage of juice from a damaged carton made Jan's shopping basket wet. 示例： 从损坏的纸箱漏出的果汁弄湿了 Jan 的购物篮。 Anyone can make a mistake. 任何人都可能犯错误。 Betty's boss sometimes makes other employees feel uncomfortable. 贝蒂的老板有时会让其他员工感到不舒服。

make (v): To be promoted to a certain rank or role. 被提升到一定的等级或角色。 Examples: The brilliant scientist made Chief Scientific Advisor by her 35th birthday. 示例：这位才华横溢的科学家在 35 岁生日时成为首席科学顾问。 The First Officer was not good enough at navigation to make Captain. 副驾驶的航海技术不够好，无法当上船长。

make (v): To constitute, for example to make a group or team. 组成，例如组成一个团体或团队。 Example: The two tennis players made a powerful pair, and won many doubles matches. 例子：这两个网球运动员组成了一对强大的组合，并赢得了许多双打比赛。

"to make the news" = to do something that is reported by the media. “做新闻”=做一些媒体报道的事情。 Example: The discovery of a platypus in our local creek made the news. 示例：在我们当地的小溪中发现了一只鸭嘴兽成为了新闻。

make (v): To arrive at a place by a certain time, perhaps to catch a train or tram. 在某个时间到达一个地方，也许是赶上火车或电车。 Also called "catch". 亦称“抓”。 Examples: They had to run to make their train. 例子：他们不得不跑去赶火车。 Fred doesn't always make it to work on time. Fred 并不总能按时上班。

"to make for" = To move in a certain direction. "to make for" = 朝着某个方向移动。 某个方向前进。 Example: Yan came home very tired, had a light meal and made for bed. 例子：艳回家很累，吃了一顿便餐，准备睡觉了。

"to make a time" = to agree on an appointment with somebody. "to make a time" = 同意与某人约会。 Example: "Let's make it 7 pm for dinner." said Fred to his girlfriend. 示例：“让我们在晚上 7 点吃晚饭。” 弗雷德对他的女朋友说。

"to make a bed" = to cover a bed neatly with a quilt or sheets and blankets. “铺床” = 用被子或床单和毯子把床铺得整整齐齐。 Example: Alice is careful to make her bed and wash her breakfast dishes before she leaves for work. 示例：爱丽丝在上班前小心地整理床铺和洗早餐盘子。

"to make (a certain speed)" = to travel at that speed. “使（某个速度）”= 以该速度行进。 Example: Sailing conditions were good, and our yacht was making 8 knots. 示例：航行条件良好，我们的游艇航速为 8 节。

make (v): To complete an electrical circuit, allowing current to flow. 完成一个电路，允许电流流动。 Example: John made a switch to power up the robotic platform. 示例：约翰做了一个开关来启动机器人平台。

make (v): To develop and announce rules or regulations. 制定和公布规则或条例。 Example: The Health Department makes the rules allowing people to safely go to sporting events. 示例：卫生部门制定了允许人们安全参加体育赛事的规则。

make (v): To determine an amount or value. 确定金额或价值。 Example: How many visitors did we have today? I make it 75. 示例：我们今天有多少访客？ 我做到了 75。

MARK 标记 / 马克 / 标志 / 标识 / 痕 / 痕迹 / 标 / 标明 / 评分 / 批改

mark (n), marks (pl): An area on a surface that shows signs of damage, for example a scratch or dent or stain. 表面上有损坏迹象的区域，例如划痕、凹痕或污渍。 Also called a "blemish". 也称为“污点”。 Example: Bert put a small mark on the hall table when he knocked it over. 示例：Bert 打翻大厅桌子时在它上面做了一个小记号。

mark (n): A line or symbol that indicates something. 表示某事的线条或符号。 Example: The engineer scratched a small mark on the link, to show its position for when he reassembled the machine. 示例：工程师在链接上划了一个小标记，以显示他重新组装机器时的位置。

mark (n): A special character in a language. 语言中的特殊字符。 Example: As you learned in Lesson 2, English has question-marks and exclamation-marks. 示例：正如您在第 2 课中学到的，英语有问号和感叹号。

mark (n): A particular model of a machine. Also spelled as "marque". 特定型号的机器。 也写作“商标”。 Example: John's parents used to own a Mark 2 Ford Zephyr vehicle. 示例：约翰的父母曾经拥有一辆 Mark 2 福特 Zephyr 汽车。

mark (n): A Deutschmark, the money used in Germany, until the introduction of the Euro in 2002. 德国马克，在 2002 年引入欧元之前在德国使用的货币。 Example: At the bank, the travellers exchanged their marks into francs (a nuisance that hasn't been necessary since the Euro replaced both of them). 示例：在银行，旅客们将他们的马克兑换成法郎（自从欧元取代了他们两人后，这种麻烦事就没有必要了）。

mark (n): [SL:] The target of a theft or swindle. 盗窃或诈骗的目标。 Example: The robber decided that the little old lady with a heavy handbag would be an easy mark. 例子：强盗认为提着沉重手提包的小老太太很容易被盯上。

mark (n): In AFL football, a catch of the ball from a distance of at least 10 metres. 在 AFL 足球中，从至少 10 米的距离接球。 The person "taking the mark" then has a free kick of the ball. “取得标记”的人然后有一个任意球。 Example: The footy player leapt high, treading on the back of another player to take a mark. 示例：足球运动员跳得很高，踩在另一名球员的背上得分。

mark (n): In shooting and archery, a target. 在射击和射箭中，一个目标。 Examples: The shooter was very experienced, and few bullets missed their mark, the bulls-eye of the target. 示例：射手经验丰富，很少有子弹打中目标，即靶心。 Unfortunately her kicking is wide of the mark. 不幸的是，她踢得很开心。

mark (n): A score in a test or exam. 考试或考试的分数。 Example: David got a good mark in his Algebra exam. 例子：大卫在他的代数考试中取得了好成绩。

mark (n): An indication of some quantity or level. 某种数量或水平的指示。 Example: Unemployment recently fell below the 5% mark. 示例：失业率最近降至 5% 以下。

mark (n): In sports, a line showing an athlete's starting point. 在体育运动中，显示运动员起点的线。 Example: At the shout "on your mark", all the runners moved so their toes touched the mark. 示例：听到“在你的标记上”的喊叫声，所有跑步者都移动了，所以他们的脚趾接触到了标记。

mark (n): On a gas-fired oven, an indication of temperature on a dial. 在燃气烤箱上，表盘上的温度指示。 Example: Muriel put a tray of biscuits into the oven for 30 minutes at gas mark 4. 示例：Muriel 将一盘饼干在燃气标记 4 处放入烤箱 30 分钟。

mark (n): A strip of material showing depths on a "lead", described earlier, used for finding depths at sea. 一条材料，在前面描述的“铅”上显示深度，用于寻找海上深度。 Example: The sailor in the bows of the ship shouted out "By the mark, 4!" 示例：船头的水手喊道：“按照标准，4！”

mark (v): To damage a surface. 损坏表面。 Examples: Bert marked a leg of the hall table when he knocked it over. 示例：Bert 在将大厅桌子撞倒时标记了它的一条腿。 John took care not to mark the panel when he screwed it to the machine. 约翰在将面板拧到机器上时注意不要在面板上留下痕迹。 I/you/we/they/ mark, he/she/it/ marks. /am/is/are/ marking. /all/ marked. /was/were/ marking. /shall/will/ mark. /shall/will/ be marking. I/you/we/they/ have marked, he/she/it/ has marked. I/you/we/they/ have been marking, he/she/it/ has been marking. /all/ had marked. /all/ had been marking. /shall/will/ have marked. /shall/will/ have been marking.

mark (v): To put a line or symbol to indicate something. 放一条线或符号来表示某事。 Examples: The engineer marked the link, to show its position for when he reassembled the machine. 示例：工程师标记了链接，以显示其重新组装机器时的位置。 David marked all his textbooks with his name. 大卫在他所有的课本上都标上了他的名字。

mark (v): In AFL football, to catch the ball from a distance of at least 10 metres. 在 AFL 足球中，从至少 10 米的距离接球。 Example: The footy player leapt high and marked, just 20 metres from goal. 示例：足球运动员高高跃起并标记，距离球门仅 20 米。

mark (v): To show the position of something. 表示某物的位置。 Example: The Karman Line is an imaginary line that marks the border between Earth's atmosphere and space. 示例：卡门线是一条假想的线，它标志着地球大气层和空间之间的边界。

mark (v): To pay careful attention to something. 细心留意某事。 Example: "Mark my words, because I'm going to show you how to do this safely!" said the teacher.

mark (v): To score a test or exam. 为测验或考试打分。 Example: David's tutor marked his latest assignment. 示例：大卫的导师标记了他最近的作业。

mark (v): In some sports, to follow an opposition player so closely they have much less chance of receiving the ball. 在某些运动中，如此密切地跟随对手球员，他们接球的机会要小得多。 Example: Two players in Frank and Muriel's favourite footy team marked their opposition players very closely. 示例： Frank 和 Muriel 最喜欢的足球队中的两名球员非常密切地标记了他们的对手球员。

mark (v): To draw attention to something. 引起对某事的注意。 Example: Our local community had a festival to mark the 200th anniversary of the first settlers arriving in our part of Melbourne. 示例：我们当地社区举办了一个庆祝第一批定居者抵达墨尔本地区 200 周年的节日。

MATCH 匹配 / 比赛 / 火柴 / 配 / 相配 / 匹

match (n), matches (pl): A sporting contest between single people (also called "individuals") or teams of people. 单身人士（也称为“个人”）或团队之间的体育比赛。 Example: Frank and Muriel went to see a footy match. 示例：弗兰克和穆里尔去看一场足球比赛。

match (n): Any other contest between people or objects. 人或物之间的任何其他竞赛。 Example: The chess match between an IBM supercomputer and the World's greatest chess player was won by the computer. 示例：IBM 超级计算机与世界上最伟大的棋手之间的国际象棋比赛由计算机获胜。

match (n): An object or a person that looks very similar to another. 看起来与另一个非常相似的物体或人。Also called a "duplicate", a "lookalike" or a "double". 也称为“重复”、“相似”或“双重”。 Examples: John browsed the Internet for a replacement part to repair some equipment, and found a part that was a perfect match. 示例：约翰在 Internet 上浏览了用于修理某些设备的替换零件，并找到了一个完美匹配的零件。 The cruel dictator, always afraid of being murdered, used many doubles for his public appearances. 残酷的独裁者总是害怕被谋杀，在公开露面时使用了许多替身。 The three large diamonds in the ring were a perfect match. 戒指上的三颗大钻石是绝配。

match (n): A person who reaches or exceeds some measure of beauty, class, wealth, education, intelligence etc. 达到或超过某种程度的美貌、阶级、财富、教育、智力等的人。 Example: Sandra often thinks she will never find anyone to marry - she has never met a man who is a match for her education. 示例：Sandra 经常认为她永远找不到可以结婚的人——她从未遇到过与她的教育相匹配的男人。

match (n): A possible marriage partner. 一个可能的婚姻伴侣。 Example: David will be a great match for some lucky girl, one day! 示例：有一天，大卫将成为某个幸运女孩的绝配！

match (n): An object for making a flame, shaped as a thin stick with a ball of chemicals at one end, which bursts into flame when rubbed against a rough surface. 一种用来制造火焰的物体，形状像一根细棒，一端有一个化学球，当它与粗糙的表面摩擦时会燃烧起来。 Example: Frank put two firelighters in his barbecue and used a long match to light them. 示例：弗兰克在他的烧烤架上放了两个点火器，并用一根长火柴点燃了它们。

match (v): To put an individual or a team in a contest with another one. 让个人或团队与另一个人或团队进行较量。 Example: Our local soccer team was matched against a strong team from another suburb. 示例：我们当地的足球队与来自另一个郊区的一支强队比赛。 I/you/we/they/ match, he/she/it/ matches (note spelling, -ES). /am/is/are/ matching. /all/ matched. /was/were/ matching. /shall/will/ match. /shall/will/ be matching. I/you/we/they/ have matched, he/she/it/ has matched. I/you/we/they/ have been matching, he/she/it/ has been matching. /all/ had matched. /all/ had been matching. /shall/will/ have matched. /shall/will/ have been matching.

match (v): To look very similar to another object or person, or to look the same. Examples: John browsed the Internet for a replacement part to repair some equipment, and found a part that matched perfectly. 示例：约翰在 Internet 上浏览了用于修理某些设备的替换零件，并找到了一个完美匹配的零件。 The software scanned the file until it matched the wanted string of characters. 软件扫描文件，直到它匹配所需的字符串。

match (v): To reach or exceed some measure of beauty, class, wealth, education, intelligence etc. 达到或超过某种程度的美貌、阶级、财富、教育、智力等。 Also said as "to measure up to" or "to hold a candle to". 也称为“达到”或“举起蜡烛来”。 Examples: Sandra often thinks she will never find anyone to marry - she has never met a man who can match her education. 例子：桑德拉经常认为她永远找不到人结婚——她从来没有遇到过一个能与她的教育相匹配的男人。 We tried to match the visiting soccer team, but they were too good for us. 我们试图匹配来访的足球队，但他们对我们来说太好了。 Our soccer team couldn't hold a candle to the stronger visiting team. 我们的足球队比不上更强大的客队。

match (v): For an object, to "go together" with some other object to produce a pleasing result. 对于一个对象，与其他对象“一起”以产生令人愉悦的结果。 Also said as, "complement". 亦作“补”。 Examples: Sandra's jacket and pants match very well. 例子：Sandra 的夹克和裤子很配。 The colour of the window-frames in Muriel's house complements the colour of the walls. Muriel 房子窗框的颜色与墙壁的颜色相得益彰。

MATE 伴侣 / 配偶 / 匹 / 配对

mate (n), mates(pl): A partner or colleague with whom something is shared or occupied. 与某物共享或占有的伙伴或同事。 Examples: Sandra gets on well with her workmates. 示例：桑德拉与她的同事相处得很好。 The sailor went ashore with her shipmates for a bit of "R&R" (= rest and recreation). 水手和她的船员上岸进行了一些“R&R”（=休息和娱乐）。

mate (n): The second-most senior officer on a ship. 船上的第二高级军官。 Example: Having safely left the harbour, the ship's Captain handed control to the Mate. 示例：安全离开港口后，船长将控制权交给了大副。

"mate" = a slang form of talking to someone. “mate” = 与某人交谈的俚语形式。 Example: Jan greets visitors to the shop with "G'day, mate!". 示例：Jan 用“G'day, mate!”向商店的访客致意。

mate (n): A breeding partner. 育种伙伴。 Example: A friend of Betty is looking for a mate for her daughter's rabbit. 示例：贝蒂的一位朋友正在为她女儿的兔子寻找配偶。 The only problem is, they are sure to breed like rabbits (= breed very quickly)! 唯一的问题是，它们肯定会像兔子一样繁殖（=繁殖很快）！

mate (n): In a game of chess, an abbreviation for "checkmate". 在国际象棋中，“将死”的缩写。 Example: The chess player made a confident move, saying "mate"! 示例：棋手自信地走棋，说“队友”！

mate (n): A helper for a tradesman, usually employed as an apprentice. 商人的帮手，通常受雇为学徒。 Example: We rang for a plumber and he and his mate arrived in a couple of hours. 示例：我们打电话找水管工，他和他的伙伴几个小时后就到了。

mate (n): The second one of a pair of matched objects. 一对匹配对象中的第二个。 Examples: John fitted one con-rod to the machine, then fitted its mate. 示例：约翰在机器上安装了一个连杆，然后安装了它的配对。 Muriel found one of Frank's socks and went looking for its mate. 穆里尔找到了弗兰克的一只袜子，并开始寻找它的伴侣。

mate (v): For animals (including humans), to copulate with other animals to produce offspring. 对于动物（包括人类），与其他动物交配产生后代。 Examples: The rabbits mated enthusiastically. 例子：兔子热情地交配。 In many animal groups, the dominant male mates with every available female. 在许多动物群体中，占主导地位的雄性与每一个可用的雌性交配。 I/you/we/they/ mate, he/she/it/ mates. /am/is/are/ mating (note spelling, no -E). /all/ mated (note spelling, single -E). /was/were/ mating. /shall/will/ mate. /shall/will/ be mating. I/you/we/they/ have mated, he/she/it/ has mated. I/you/we/they/ have been mating, he/she/it/ has been mating. /all/ had mated. /all/ had been mating. /shall/will/ have mated. /shall/will/ have been mating.

mate (v): To connect some mechanical part to another part. 将某个机械零件连接到另一个零件。 Example: John mated an electric motor to a reduction gearbox and fitted them to a robotic platform. 示例：John 将电动机与减速齿轮箱配合并将它们安装到机器人平台上。

"to checkmate" = to make the winning move in a chess match. “将死” = 在国际象棋比赛中取得胜利。 Example: The supercomputer checkmated the chess champion. 示例：超级计算机击败了国际象棋冠军。

MATTER 物 / 问题 / 事情 / 碍事 / 有关系

matter (n), matters (pl): A situation of concern or importance, which is being discussed or analysed. 正在讨论或分析的令人关注或重要的情况。 Examples: Our meeting discussed matters including a shortage of test equipment, which is affecting our production lines. 示例：我们的会议讨论了影响我们生产线的测试设备短缺等问题。 The behaviour of people during an illegal protest march is now a matter for the Courts. 人们在非法抗议游行期间的行为现在是法院的问题。

matter (n): The reason for some difficulty or distress. 一些困难或痛苦的原因。 Examples: What's the matter with the car? It's making a peculiar noise. 例子：这辆车怎么了？ 它发出奇怪的声音。 We tried to pretend that nothing was the matter. 我们试图假装没事。

matter (n, uncountable): In physics, a substance which has volume and weight. 在物理学中，有体积和重量的物质。 Examples: Billions of years ago, matter in the Universe started to clump together to form planets and stars. 示例：数十亿年前，宇宙中的物质开始聚集在一起形成行星和恒星。 The plumber discovered that our drains were blocked with organic matter. 水管工发现我们的排水管被有机物堵住了。

matter (n): Written material. 书面材料。 Example: Ernie thought he might have to wait to see his doctor, so he brought some reading matter with him. 示例：厄尼认为他可能要等着看医生，所以他带了一些阅读材料。

matter (v): To be important. 要重要。Also said as "to make a difference" or "to carry weight". 也称为“有所作为”或“负重”。 Examples: Does it matter to Betty that her boss is often grumpy? 例子： 贝蒂的老板经常脾气暴躁，这对她来说重要吗？ Muriel asked Frank why he was limping, but he said it didn't matter. 穆丽尔问弗兰克他为什么一瘸一拐，但他说没关系。 To get action on this issue, we need to speak to the people who matter. 为了就这个问题采取行动，我们需要与重要的人交谈。 To get action on this issue, we need to speak to the people who carry some weight. 为了在这个问题上采取行动，我们需要与具有一定影响力的人交谈。 To get action on this issue, we need to speak to the people who can make a difference. 为了就这个问题采取行动，我们需要与能够产生影响的人交谈。 It doesn't matter to Fred whether he does his work well or not. 弗雷德是否做好他的工作并不重要。 I/you/we/they/ matter, he/she/it/ matters. /am/is/are/ mattering. /all/ mattered. /was/were/ mattering. /shall/will/ matter. /shall/will/ be mattering. I/you/we/they/ have mattered, he/she/it/ has mattered. I/you/we/they/ have been mattering, he/she/it/ has been mattering. /all/ had mattered. /all/ had been mattering. /shall/will/ have mattered. /shall/will/ have been mattering.

MEASURE 措施 / 测度 / 量 / 测量 / 衡量 / 计量

measure (n), measures (pl): A standard unit used to determine the size or amount or weight of something. 用于确定某物的大小或数量或重量的标准单位。 Examples: The kilogram is a standard measure of weight. 示例：千克是重量的标准度量单位。 The metre is a standard measure of length. 米是长度的标准量度。 The degree Celsius is a standard measure of temperature. 摄氏度是温度的标准量度。

measure (n): A marked stick or tape or cup used to determine the size or amount of things. 用于确定物品大小或数量的标记棒或胶带或杯子。 Examples: Frank used a tape measure to measure the height of the fence he was building. 示例：弗兰克使用卷尺测量他正在建造的围栏的高度。 Muriel used a measuring jug to measure 150 ml of milk. Muriel 用量杯量了 150 毫升牛奶。

measure (n): A portion or quantity, not necessarily exact. 一部分或数量，不一定准确。 Example: Alice added some beef stock and a measure of red wine to the stew she was cooking. 示例：爱丽丝在她正在煮的炖菜中加入了一些牛肉汤和一定量的红酒。

"to make to measure" = to design and make something to fit a certain person or space. “量身定做” = 设计和制作适合某个人或空间的东西。 Example: Betty's boss arrived at work in a beautifully tailored made-to-measure suit. 示例：贝蒂的老板穿着量身定制的精美西装上班。

measure (n): A choice of action taken to achieve a certain result. 为达到某种结果而采取的行动选择。 Also called a "procedure" or "initiative". 也称为“程序”或“倡议”。 Example: Our business decided to take measures to fix the shortage of test equipment. 示例：我们的企业决定采取措施解决测试设备短缺的问题。

measure (n): A standard against which you can judge someone or something. 一个标准，你可以根据它来判断某人或某事。 Example: David is a hard-working student by any measure. 示例：不管怎样，大卫都是一个勤奋的学生。

measure (n): A degree of something. 某种程度。 Example: The state governments in Australia have a large measure of independence regarding infrastructure, policing and transport. 示例：澳大利亚的州政府在基础设施、警务和交通方面拥有很大程度的独立性。

measure (n): In music, a unit of time that contains a certain number of beats. 在音乐中，包含一定节拍数的时间单位。 For example, a piece written in 3/4 time contains three crotchet beats per measure. 例如，以 3/4 拍写的乐曲每小节包含三个四拍节拍。 Also called a "bar". 也称为“酒吧”。 Example: On a page or screen, a measure is shown with a vertical bar at its start or end. 示例：在页面或屏幕上，显示的小节在其开始或结束处带有竖线。

measure (v): To use a marked stick or tape or cup to determine the size, weight etc of something. 使用标记棒或胶带或杯子来确定某物的大小、重量等。 Example: Frank used a tape measure to measure the height of the fence he was building. 示例：弗兰克使用卷尺测量他正在建造的围栏的高度。 I/you/we/they/ measure, he/she/it/ measures. /am/is/are/ measuring (note spelling, no -E). /all/ measured (note spelling, single -E). /was/were/ measuring. /shall/will/ measure. /shall/will/ be measuring. I/you/we/they/ have measured, he/she/it/ has measured. I/you/we/they/ have been measuring, he/she/it/ has been measuring. /all/ had measured. /all/ had been measuring. /shall/will/ have measured. /shall/will/ have been measuring.

measure (v): To estimate or judge the quality or value, or effect of someone or something. 估计或判断某人或某物的质量或价值，或效果。 Examples: John measured the strength of a new glue he was trying out, as "very high". 示例：约翰测量了他正在尝试的一种新胶水的强度，为“非常高”。 It can be hard to measure the abilities that some people have. 很难衡量某些人的能力。

MENTION 发言 / 挂齿 / 提到 / 提 / 提起

mention (n), mentions (pl): A reference to someone or something, usually brief. 对某人或某事的引用，通常很简短。 Examples: Our basketweaving group got a mention in the local paper. 例子：我们的篮子编织小组在当地报纸上得到了提及。 The CEO gave a mention to the great efforts of the Sales Department. CEO 提到了销售部的巨大努力。 The runner-up in the competition received a special mention and a small trophy. 比赛中的亚军获得了特别奖和一个小奖杯。

mention (v): To refer to something briefly. Also written as "bring up", "touch on" or "speak briefly of". 简要地提及某事。 也写作“提出”、“触及”或“简述”。 Examples: The local paper mentioned our basketweaving group. 例子：当地报纸提到了我们的篮子编织小组。 Fred has run out of money again, but hasn't mentioned it to his girlfriend yet. 弗雷德又没钱了，但还没有跟女朋友提起。 The CEO spoke briefly of the great efforts of the Sales Department. CEO 简要介绍了销售部的巨大努力。 Fred hasn't brought up his lack of money yet. 弗雷德还没有提到他缺钱的事。 I/you/we/they/ mention, he/she/it mentions. /am/is/are/ mentioning. /all/ mentioned. /was/were/ mentioning. /shall/will/ mention. /shall/will/ be mentioning. I/you/we/they have mentioned, he/she/it has mentioned. I/you/we/they have been mentioning, he/she/it has been mentioning. /all/ had mentioned. /all/ had been mentioning. /shall/will/ have mentioned. /shall/will/ have been mentioning.

MILK 牛奶 / 嬭 / 挤奶 / 产乳

milk (n, uncountable): A white liquid rich in fat and protein, produced by female mammals as food for their offspring. 一种富含脂肪和蛋白质的白色液体，由雌性哺乳动物作为后代的食物产生。 The type of milk produced from cows, goats, camels etc as a food for humans is called "dairy milk." 由牛、山羊、骆驼等生产的作为人类食物的牛奶被称为“牛奶”。 Example: Many animals produce enough milk for 3 or even 4 offspring. 示例：许多动物为 3 甚至 4 个后代生产足够的牛奶。

milk (n, uncountable): A fluid similar to dairy milk, but produced from soybeans, almonds, coconuts and other fruits. 一种类似于牛奶的液体，但由大豆、杏仁、椰子和其他水果制成。 This is called "non-dairy milk". 这被称为“非乳制牛奶”。 Example: Non-dairy milk is a good food for people who cannot drink dairy milk because of allergies, for example. 例如：对于因过敏而不能喝牛奶的人来说，非牛奶是一种很好的食物。

"cleansing milk" = a white liquid used to remove cosmetics from your face. “洁面乳”= 一种用于去除脸上化妆品的白色液体。 Example: Alice takes care to use cleansing milk every evening. 例子：爱丽丝每天晚上都小心翼翼地使用洁面乳。

milk (v): To get milk from a female mammal. 从雌性哺乳动物那里获取乳汁。 Examples: Dairy farmers need to get up early to milk their herds, and there is a second or third milking later in the day. 示例：奶农需要早起给牛群挤奶，而且当天晚些时候还有第二次或第三次挤奶。 In dairies which have robotic milking equipment, the cows decide how often they are milked, perhaps 5 times a day. 在配备机器人挤奶设备的奶牛场中，奶牛决定挤奶的频率，每天可能 5 次。 I/you/we/they/ milk, he/she/it/ milks. /am/is/are/ milking. /all/ milked. /was/were/ milking. /shall/will/ milk. /shall/will/ be milking. I/you/we/they/ have milked, he/she/it/ has milked. I/you/we/they/ have been milking, he/she/it/ has been milking. /all/ had milked. /all/ had been milking. /shall/will/ have milked. /shall/will/ have been milking.

milk (v): For a speaker or writer, to make too much use of a certain phrase or idea in their speech. 对于演讲者或作家来说，在他们的演讲中过多地使用某个短语或想法。 Example: The politician had information about a new virus treatment, and milked the idea for all it was worth. 示例：政治家掌握了有关新病毒治疗方法的信息，并尽其所能地充实了这个想法。

milk (v): To rob somebody, usually by stealing small amounts of money over a period of time. 抢劫某人，通常是在一段时间内窃取少量钱财。 Also said as "to fleece" or "to suck dry". 也称为“抓绒”或“吸干”。 Example: The elderly lady trusted her friend, but that friend milked her of thousands of dollars over ten years. 示例： 老太太信任她的朋友，但那个朋友在十年间给她挤了数千美元。

MINE 矿 / 矿山 / 矿井 / 开采 / 采掘 / 我的

mine (n), mines (pl): An excavation in the earth for extracting coal or other materials. 为提取煤或其他材料而在地下进行的挖掘。 Mines may be "open-cut" or "underground". 矿山可能是“露天开采”或“地下”。 Example: Australia has hundreds of mines, producing everything from coal to iron ore, gold and silver. 示例：澳大利亚有数百座矿山，生产从煤炭到铁矿石、黄金和白银的各种矿产。

mine (n): In warfare, a tunnel (called a "sap") dug under an enemy position, which is packed with explosives and blown up. 在战争中，在敌人阵地下方挖出一条隧道（称为“sap”），里面装满炸药并被炸毁。 Example: Soldiers worked frantically to drill a sap and place a mine under the enemy bunker. 示例：士兵们疯狂地钻一个树液并在敌人的掩体下放置一个地雷。

mine (n): In warfare, a type of bomb that is buried just under the surface of the earth, or floated in the sea, designed to damage ships or soldiers. Example: Many countries have extensive areas of unexploded mines laid during past wars, which now have to be cleared at great cost. 示例：许多国家在过去的战争中布设了大面积的未爆地雷，现在必须以高昂的代价清除这些地雷。

mine (n): A type of firework that shoots into the sky a charge that explodes into colourful streaks. 一种射向天空的烟花，爆炸成五颜六色的条纹。 Example: Muriel took her grandchildren to see the mines, skyrockets and other spectacular fireworks at a New Year's display. 示例：Muriel 带着她的孙子们在新年的表演中观看了地雷、火箭和其他壮观的烟花。

mine (n): A powerful computer used for generating crypto-currencies such as Bitcoin and Ethereum. 用于生成比特币和以太坊等加密货币的强大计算机。 Example: Crypto mines require enormous amounts of energy. 示例：加密矿需要大量能源。

mine (v): To obtain minerals from a mine. 从矿山中获取矿物。 Example: Many companies mine iron ore in Australia. It's an industry worth tens of billions of dollars a year. 示例：许多公司在澳大利亚开采铁矿石。 这是一个每年价值数百亿美元的行业。 I/you/we/they/ mine, he/she/it/ mines. /am/is/are/ mining (note spelling, no -E). /all/ mined (note spelling, single -E). /was/were/ mining. /shall/will/ mine. /shall/will/ be mining. I/you/we/they/ have mined, he/she/it/ has mined. I/you/we/they/ have been mining, he/she/it/ has been mining. /all/ had mined. /all/ had been mining. /shall/will/ have mined. /shall/will/ have been mining.

mine (v): To dig a tunnel and fill it with explosives so as to damage an enemy. 挖掘隧道并用炸药填充以破坏敌人。 Example: Soldiers worked frantically to mine the enemy bunker. 示例：士兵们疯狂地挖掘敌人的掩体。

mine (v): To lay explosive mines below the surface of the earth or sea. 在地表或海面以下埋设爆炸性地雷。 Example: During the Iran-Iraq war, the border between the two countries was extensively mined. 示例：在两伊战争期间，两国边界被大面积地雷。

"to undermine" = to burrow underneath some object, to cause it to collapse. To spread information about some person, to cause their downfall. “破坏” = 在某个物体下面挖洞，使其坍塌。 传播有关某人的信息，导致他们垮台。 Example: The group of politicians continually undermined their leader. 例子：这群政治家不断地削弱他们的领袖。

mine (v): To create crypto-currency using a computer system. 使用计算机系统创建加密货币。 Example: The company mines bitcoin using hydro-electric power to keep their costs low. 示例：该公司使用水力发电开采比特币以保持低成本。

mine (pron): Belonging to me. Refer to Lesson 50 for more information. 属于我。 有关详细信息，请参阅第 50 课。 Example: You drive your car to the meeting and I'll drive mine. 例子：你开你的车去开会，我开我的。

MISS 失败 / 小姐 / 错过 / 想念

miss (n), misses (pl: note spelling, -ES): A failure to hit something. 未能击中某物。 Example: The footy player kicked for goal, but had a bad miss. 示例：足球运动员踢球得分，但失误严重。

miss (n): A failure to achieve some goal. 未能实现某个目标。 Example: The company wanted to hit $ 10 million profit for the year, so just $ 8 million was a considerable miss. 示例：该公司希望今年的利润达到 1000 万美元，因此仅仅 800 万美元是一个相当大的失误。

Miss (n): A title prefixed to the name of an unmarried woman. Replaced in modern English by Ms ("mizz") which also replaces Mrs. 以未婚女性的名字为前缀的头衔。 在现代英语中由 Ms (“mizz”) 代替，它也代替了 Mrs. Example: "May I help you, Miss?" asked the shop assistant. 例如：“小姐，有什么可以帮您的吗？” 店员问道。

miss (n): In an ICE, a failure of the spark to ignite the fuel. 在 ICE 中，火花未能点燃燃料。 Example: A dirty spark plug caused a regular miss of Frank's lawnmower. 示例：脏火花塞导致弗兰克的割草机经常失灵。

"hit-or-miss" [SL:] = not certain to work or succeed. "hit-or-miss" [SL:] = 不一定能成功或成功。 Example: Fred tried betting on horse racing, but his method was very hit-or-miss. 示例：Fred 尝试在赛马上下注，但他的方法非常失败。

miss (v): To fail to hit something. 未能击中某物。 Example: Muriel: She missed by 3 metres! Not within a bull's roar of a goal! 示例：穆里尔：她错过了3米！ 不是公牛对目标的咆哮！ I/you/we/they/ miss, he/she/it/ misses (note spelling, -ES). /am/is/are/ missing. /all/ missed. /was/were/ missing. /shall/will/ miss. /shall/will/ be missing. I/you/we/they/ have missed, he/she/it/ has missed. I/you/we/they/ have been missing, he/she/it/ has been missing. /all/ had missed. /all/ had been missing. /shall/will/ have missed. /shall/will/ have been missing.

miss (v): To fail to achieve some goal. 未能实现某些目标。 Example: The company missed achieving $ 10 million profit for the year. 示例：该公司未能实现 1000 万美元的年度利润。

miss (v): In an ICE, failing to ignite the fuel. 在 ICE 中，未能点燃燃料。 Example: A dirty spark plug caused Frank's lawnmower to regularly miss. 示例：脏火花塞导致弗兰克的割草机经常失灵。

miss (v): To notice the absence of someone. 注意到某人不在。 Example: When John is away on business, he misses Yan's happy smile and laugh. 示例：当约翰出差时，他想念艳幸福的微笑和大笑。

miss (v): To notice the absence of something. 注意到某物的缺失。 Example: The gambler is so rich, he can lose thousands at poker and not miss it. 示例：赌徒如此富有，他可以在扑克中输掉数千美元而不会错过。

miss (v): To fail to notice something. 没有注意到某事。 Examples: Frank said "Damn, I must have missed the turnoff!" 示例：弗兰克说：“该死，我一定错过了岔路口！” Turn right at the house with a pink door - you can't miss it!" 在有粉红色门的房子右转——你不能错过它！”

miss (v): To fail to attend a meeting, performance etc. 不出席会议、演出等。 Example: Fred missed the office Christmas party because he had a hangover from another party. 示例：弗雷德错过了办公室的圣诞派对，因为他在另一个派对上宿醉了。

"to give it a miss" = to not bother doing something. “放过它”= 不费心去做某事。 Example: "Ooh, my head aches!" said Fred. "I think I'll give the Christmas party a miss!" 例如：“哦，我的头疼！” 弗雷德说。 “我想我会错过圣诞派对的！”

miss (v): To be late for something. 有事要迟到。 Example: Alice was delayed in traffic, and missed the last sailing of the ferry. 爱丽丝因交通延误，错过了渡轮的最后一次航行。

miss (v): To fail to hear or see something. 听不见或看不到某物。 Example: "Sorry, I missed what you said. Could you repeat it please?" 例如：“对不起，我没听懂你说的话。你能再说一遍吗？”

miss (v): To avoid something. 为了避免某事。 Example: Betty drives to work at 6:30 a.m. to miss the traffic. 示例：贝蒂在早上 6:30 开车上班以避开交通。

MISTAKE 错误 / 误 / 差错 / 过错 / 弄错 / 误会

mistake (n), mistakes (pl): An action or decision that is wrong. Also called a "blunder" or [SL:] a "boo-boo". 错误的行动或决定。 也称为“失误”或 [SL:]“嘘声”。 Examples: Frank made a mistake and turned his car into the wrong street. 例子：弗兰克犯了一个错误，把他的车开到了错误的街道上。 Sandra made the mistake of buying clothes that were too small, without trying them on. 桑德拉犯了一个错误，就是买了太小的衣服，没有试穿。 David made three boo-boos during the exam. 大卫在考试中犯了三个错误。

mistake (v): To be wrong about something. 做错某事。 Also said as "misunderstand, "misinterpret", [SL:] "to bark up the wrong tree" and [SL:] "to get the wrong end of the stick". 也被称为“误解”、“误解”、[SL:]“对错误的树吠叫”和[SL:]“把棍子弄错了”。 Examples: Frank mistook one street for another and made a wrong turn. 例子：弗兰克把一条街误认为另一条街，然后拐错了弯。 Fred misinterpreted his instructions and did the task wrongly. 弗雷德误解了他的指示，错误地完成了任务。 Frank thought his lawnmower's problem was bad fuel, but he was barking up the wrong tree. 弗兰克认为他的割草机的问题是燃料不好，但他吠错了树。 I/you/we/they/ mistake, he/she/it/ mistakes. /am/is/are/ mistaking (note spelling, no -E). /all/ mistook (note spelling, irregular verb). /was/were/ mistaking. /shall/will/ mistake. /shall/will/ be mistaking. I/you/we/they/ have mistaken, he/she/it/ has mistaken (note spelling, irregular verb). I/you/we/they/ have been mistaking, he/she/it has been mistaking. /all/ had mistaken. /all/ had been mistaking. /shall/will/ have mistaken. /shall/will/ have been mistaking.

mistake (v): To take one thing or person for another. 把一件事或一个人当作另一件事。 Example: "I'm sorry, I mistook you for someone else!" 例如：“对不起，我把你误认为是别人了！”

MOOR 泊 / 靠 / 摩尔人 / 荒野

moor (n), moors (pl): An area of land that has poor soil and few trees. 土壤贫瘠、树木稀少的土地区域。 Example: In England, a desolate moor named "Dartmoor" is the location of a maximum-security prison. 示例：在英格兰，一个名为“Dartmoor”的荒凉荒野是最高安全监狱的所在地。

Moor (n): A member of a northwestern African Muslim people of Berber and Arab descent. 柏柏尔和阿拉伯血统的西北部非洲穆斯林人的成员。 They conquered most of Spain In the 8th century and ruled for 500 years. 他们在 8 世纪征服了西班牙的大部分地区，并统治了 500 年。 Example: The Moors left beautiful examples of architecture in Granada, Cordoba and other Spanish cities. 示例：摩尔人在格拉纳达、科尔多瓦和其他西班牙城市留下了美丽的建筑范例。

mooring (n), moorings (pl): A place where a ship can be moored. Also known as a "berth". 可以停泊船只的地方。 也称为“泊位”。 Example: In Melbourne, there are boat moorings in Victoria Harbour, very close to the CBD. 例子：在墨尔本，离CBD很近的维多利亚港有船停泊处。

moor (v): To hold a boat in position by tying it to a mooring, or by dropping an anchor. 通过将船系在系泊设备上或通过抛锚将船固定到位。 Examples: The millionaire moored his enormous yacht at a berth in Mornington. 示例：这位百万富翁将他的巨大游艇停泊在莫宁顿的一个泊位上。 Three fishing boats moored in the river, waiting for a berth to unload their cargoes. 三艘渔船停泊在河中，等待泊位卸货。 I/you/we/they/ moor, he/she/it/ moors. /am/is/are/ mooring. /all/ moored. /was/were/ mooring. /shall/will/ moor. /shall/will/ be mooring. I/you/we/they/ have moored, he/she/it/ has moored. I/you/we/they/ have been mooring, he/she/it/ has been mooring. /all/ had moored. /all/ had been mooring. /shall/will/ have moored. /shall/will/ have been mooring.

MOVE 举动 / 运动 / 举 / 移动 / 行动 / 移 / 搬家 / 运行

move (n), moves (pl): A change of place, position, or state. 地点、位置或状态的改变。 Examples: Bert made a move towards the door. 例子：伯特向门口走去。 Ernie's eyes followed the attractive woman's every move. 厄尼的目光随着美女的一举一动。

move (n): A step in a plan. 计划中的一步。 Example: The first move in our company's expansion plan is to find a bigger office. 示例：我们公司扩张计划的第一步是寻找更大的办公室。

move (n): A change in the place where you live. 你住的地方发生了变化。 Example: A house move is a stressful experience. 示例：搬家是一种压力很大的经历。

move (n): A practised action that is part of exercise, dancing, fighting etc. 作为锻炼、舞蹈、格斗等一部分的练习动作。 Examples: The dancer made graceful moves with her hands. 例子：舞者用她的双手做出优美的动作。 The fencer made a move to block his opponent's thrust. 击剑手出手挡住了对手的冲刺。

move (n): In chess and other board games, an act of moving a "piece" from one square to another. 在国际象棋和其他棋盘游戏中，将“棋子”从一个方格移到另一个方格的行为。 Example: "It's your move." said Betty to her friend, during a game of draughts ([US:] checkers). 示例：“这是你的棋。”，贝蒂在一场选秀（[美国：] 跳棋）游戏中对她的朋友说。

move (n): A change of jobs, or position within a company. 公司内工作或职位的变化。 Example: Alice has been offered a move to the Software Planning Team. 示例：Alice 被提议加入软件规划团队。

movement (n), movements (pl): An act of changing your position or location. 改变你的位置或位置的行为。 Examples: The dancer made graceful movements with her hands. 例子：舞者用她的双手做出优美的动作。

move (v): To go from one place or position to another one. 从一个地方或位置到另一个地方或位置。 Example: Bert stood up and moved towards the door. 示例：伯特站起来朝门口走去。 I/you/we/they/ move, he/she/it/ moves. /am/is/are/ moving (note spelling, no -E). /all/ moved (note spelling, single -E). /was/were/ moving. /shall/will/ move. /shall/will/ be moving. I/you/we/they/ have moved, he/she/it/ has moved. I/you/we/they/ have been moving, he/she/it/ has been moving. /all/ had moved. /all/ had been moving. /shall/will/ have moved. /shall/will/ have been moving.

move (v): To take an object from one place to another. 把一个物体从一个地方带到另一个地方。 Example: We moved the furniture outside while we repainted the kitchen. 示例：我们在重新粉刷厨房时将家具移到外面。

move (v): To make progress. 取得进步。 Example: Computer design has really moved in the last 30 years. 示例：计算机设计在过去 30 年中确实发生了变化。

move (v): To take action as part of a plan. 采取行动作为计划的一部分。 Example: The politician's enemies are set to move against him. 例子：政客的敌人准备反对他。

move (v): To change the place where you live (your "residence"). 改变你居住的地方（你的“住所”）。 Example: Fred's girlfriend wants to move to a bigger apartment. 示例：Fred 的女朋友想要搬到更大的公寓。

move (v): To change jobs, or position within a company. Also called "a career move". 改变工作或在公司内的职位。 也称为“职业变动”。 Example: Alice moved to the Software Planning Team. 示例：Alice 调到软件规划团队。

move (v): In a board game, to change the position of a piece. 在棋盘游戏中，改变棋子的位置。 Example: Betty moved first in the game of draughts she was playing with a friend. 示例：贝蒂在与朋友一起玩的选秀游戏中率先行动。

move (v): In a meeting, to propose a course of action. 在会议上，提出行动方案。 Example: In the Senate, a senator moved an amendment to the law being discussed. 示例：在参议院，一位参议员对正在讨论的法律提出修正案。

move (v): To arouse emotions. 以唤起情绪。 Example: The young girl sang so beautifully, she moved the audience to tears. 例：小姑娘唱得真好听，感动得全场热泪盈眶。

move (v): To influence people to take some action. 影响人们采取一些行动。 Example: Sandra's feelings about homelessness moved her to join a kitchen preparing free meals. 示例：Sandra 对无家可归的感觉促使她加入厨房准备免费餐点。

"to move your bowels" = to defecate. “大便”= 排便。 Example: Alice had a long trip to make on public transport, and decided to move her bowels before travelling. 示例：Alice 有一次长途旅行要乘坐公共交通工具，因此决定在旅行前排便。

move (v): To sell something, especially if it's not selling well. 卖东西，尤其是卖得不好的时候。 Examples: The shoe store is having a sale to move its excess stock. 示例： 鞋店正在进行促销以转移其多余的库存。 Knock $ 200,000 off the price of that house and it'll move, no problem! 把那栋房子的价格砍掉 20 万美元，它就会搬家，没问题！

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