M字头 PART II
A: Ever since the old mill　 closed down, the economy’s been in bad shape.
B: I guess we can only hope that some new business comes along.
mill
　n.　１．磨坊，碾磨机；２．制造厂，工厂
vt.　磨，碾
A: Why did the building fall down?
B: I heard it was because the architect’s measurements were off by several millimeters　.
millimeter
　n.　毫米
A: How often will I be expected to work?
B: At a minimum　, we expect our employees to work six days a week.
minimum
　a.　最低的，最小的
n.　最低限度，最少量
A: What sort of job are you looking for?
B: I’ve been thinking that I’d like to work for a government ministry　.
ministry
　n.　（政府的）部
A: Why did they fine the bar?
B: Because they got caught serving drinks to minors　.
minor
　a.　１．较少的，较小的；２．次要的
n.　１．未成年人；２．副修科目
vt. (in)　（大学中）副修
A: Who would you like to see win the election?
B: I’d like to see the challenger win, but I’m in the minority　.
minority
　n.　１．少数，少数派；２．少数民族
A: How long did it take you to drive across the country?
B: Minus 　the one day we stopped to go hiking, it took us six days.
minus
　prep.　减（去）
n.　１．负数；２．减号
a.　负的，减去的
A: I can’t believe we’re down twenty with two minutes to go.
B: It’ll take a miracle 　for us to win this game.
miracle
　n.　奇迹，令人惊奇的人（或事）
A: Do you think it’s vain to look at yourself in the mirror　?
B: Only if you spend all day doing it!
mirror
　n.　镜子
vt.　反映，反射，映照
A: I feel miserable　.
B: Have some soup and maybe you’ll feel better.
miserable
　a.　１．痛苦的，悲惨的，可怜的；２．令人难受（或痛苦）的
A: I felt like you were trying to mislead　 me by giving me bad advice.
B: Actually, I was just trying to help you.
mislead
　vt.　１．给．．．错误印象，使误解；２．把．．．带错路；３．把．．．带坏，使误入歧途
A: Another one of our cities was attacked by enemy missile 　last night.
B: It seems that we have no choice but to retaliate.
missile
　n.　１．导弹，飞弹；２．投射物
A: How long has your daughter been missing　?
B: Since last week.
missing
　a.　缺掉的，失踪的，找不到的
A: Can we trust you with a very important mission　?
B: You certainly can.
mission
　n.　１．使命，任务，天职；２．代表团，使团
A: Isn’t the mountain mist 　beautiful in the morning?
B: Yes, but it makes it hard to see while driving.
mist
　n.　薄雾
v.　（使）蒙上薄雾，（使）模糊
A: Since my shoes for me.
B: Listen, mister　, I don’t have to do everything you say.
mister
　n.　先生
A: I don’t think you need to simplify your argument so much.
B: But I’m afraid that the readers will misunderstand 　it if it’s too difficult.
misunderstand
　vt.　误解，误会
A: What’s this salad dressing made of?
B: It’s a mixture　 of oil, vinegar and spices.
mixture
　n.　１．混合；２．混合物
A: I’d love to go out with you tonight, but I need to stay home and wait for a phone call.
B: Maybe you should get a mobile　 phone.
mobile
　a.　１．运动的，活动的，可移动的；２．流动的，机动的；３．多变的，易变的
n.　移动电话
A: What’s been the most rewarding aspect of your college education?
B: I would have to say being exposed to different modes　 of thinking.
mode
　n.　方式，样式，风格
A: Do you like spending time with Joe and Sally?
B: Not really, because I always end up having to moderate 　their arguments.
moderate
　a.　１．中等的，一般的；２．温和的，稳健的；３．有节制的，适度的
v.　（使）和缓，（使）减轻，（使）减弱
n.　持温和观点者
A: I really didn’t think my performance was that great.
B: Stop being so modest.　
modest
　a.　１．谦虚的，谦逊的；２．适中的，适度的，不太多的；３．羞怯的
A: My views on the economy seem out of step with the average person’s/
B: Maybe you should consider modifying　 your views?
modify　
vt.　１．修改，更改；２．（语法上）修饰
A: Why do you always go jogging in the morning?
B: Because I like to jog when the grass is moist　 from the morning dew.
moist
　a.　潮湿的，湿润的
A: This lotion will help to maintain the moisture 　of your skin.
B: How much does it cost?
moisture　
n.　潮湿，湿气
A: How often do you wash the siding on your house?
B: I wash it every couple of months, to keep it from growing mold　.
mold
　n.　１．霉，霉菌；２．模子，模型，铸模；３．（人的）性格，气质，类型
vt.　１．用模子制作，浇铸，塑造；２．使形成，影响．．．的形成，把．．．塑造成
A: Which is bigger, a molecule or an atom?
B: A molecule　 is generally bigger, because it is made up of atoms.
molecule
　n.　分子
A: Do you subscribe to a daily newspaper?
B: No, but I do subscribe to several monthly　 magazines.
monthly
　a.　每月的，每月一次的
n.　月刊
A: Do you think they’ll erect a monument 　to the President after her death?
B: Yes, but probably not for a long time.
monument
　n.　１．纪念碑，纪念馆；２．历史遗迹
A: Why are you in such a bad mood 　today?
B: Because my favorite pet ran away.
mood
　n.　１．心情，情绪；２．（动词的）语气
A: What do you think is a parent’s most important role?
B: To provide his or her child with a strong moral　 foundation.
moral
　a.　道德（上）的，有道德的
n.　１．［pl.］道德，品行，道德规范；２．寓意
A: That customer was very rude to me when I brought him his food. Moreover　, he didn’t even give me a tip!
B: Some people can be so cruel!
moreover
　ad.　而且，再者，此外
A: How was your camping trip?
B: It would have been fun, if I hadn’t been eaten alive my mosquitoes　!
mosquito
　n.　蚊子
A: Can I have a cookie?
B: There’’s only one left, and it’s already mostly　 eaten, but you can have what’s left/
mostly
　ad.　几乎全部地，主要地
A: What was that last dance about?
B: The dancers were supposed to be imitating the motion 　of gazelles, but it didn’t work very well.
motion　
　n.　１．（物体的）运动；２．手势，眼色，动作；３．提议，动议
v.　（向．．．）打手势，示意
A: What do you think is the best way to motivate　 employees to perform better?
B: Probably the best thing to do is offer them a raise as a reward for higher performance.
motivate
　vt.　作为．．．的动机，激励，激发
A: What was her motive 　for committing the crime?
B: The victim had stolen her boyfriend.
motive
　n.　动机，动因，目的
A: What do you plan to do with your diploma?
B: I plan to mount　 it on the wall at my parent’s house.
mount
　vt.　１．登上；２．发起，组织；３．安放，安装，裱贴
vi.　增加，增长，加剧
n.[M-]［用于山名前］山，峰
A: Would you like to go see a movie　?
B: Not today, but maybe tomorrow.
movie
　n.　１．电影，影片；２．［the pl.］电影院，电影业
A: Why are you so dirty?
B: I slipped and fell in the mud　 on my way home from school.
mud
　n.　泥，泥浆
A: How did you get all those bruises?
B: I was mugged　 as I walked down the street last night.
mug
　n.　大杯
vt.　对．．．行凶抢劫
A: I can think of multiple　 reasons why you should quit your job.
B: Well, tell them to me!
multiple
　a.　复合的，多重的，多种多样的
n.　倍数
A: If you don’t deal with your termite problem expediently, then the termite population in your house will multiply　 rapidly.
B: Do you know the number of a good exterminator?
multiply　
v.　１．（使）增加，（使）繁殖；２．乘，（使）相乘
A: My muscles　 are so sore from exercising the other day.
B: I’m sure they’ll feel back to normal after a couple days of rest.
muscle
　n.　１．肌肉，体力；２．力量，实力
A: I hear there’s a great exhibit up at the museum　.
B: Let’s go see it this weekend.
museum
　n.　博物馆
A: What would you like on your pizza?
B: Everything but mushrooms　.
mushroom
　n.　蘑菇
vi.　迅速成长（或发展）
A: How many musicians 　are there in your family?
B: Two. My father plays the banjo and my sister plays the drums.
musician
　n.　音乐家，乐师
A: What do you think the key is to a good marriage?
B: I think the key is to have a relationship based on mutual　 respect.
mutual
　a.　１．相互的，彼此的；２．共同的，共有的
A: Fred has a mysterious　 air about him today.
B: I think it’s because he’s been planning a surprise party for Lisa.
mysterious
　a.　１．神秘的，难以理解的；２．诡秘的
A: Why has Rita been so depressed lately?
B: It’s a mystery 　to me.
mystery
　n.　神秘（性），神秘的人（或事物）
A: Do you think that some myths　 are true?
B: I think that some may be based on fact, but not entirely true.
myth
　n.　１．杜撰出来的人（或事物）；２．神话