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A: A militant group of reformers attempted to overthrow the government.
B: Were they successful?
militant a. 激进的,好斗的
n. 激进分子,斗士
A: I want to be a millionaire some day.
B: Well, you will either have to win the Lottery or work very hard.
millionaire n. 百万富翁,大富翁
A: The flavours in this soup have mingled well.
B: Yes, it is delicious.
mingle vt. 使混合,使相混
vi. 1. 相交往,相往来;2. 混合起来,相混合
A: I bought a miniature house for my doll.
B: And when you are old enough you will be able to buy a normal sized one!
miniature a. 小型的,微小的
n. 1. 微小的模型,缩影;2. 微型画,微型人物像
in miniature 小规模,小型
A: We will rent a minibus to take us to the match.
B: Are you sure we won’t all fit in a car?
minibus n. 小型公共汽车
A: Margaret, you always do the minimal amount of work.
B: Sorry, I will try harder from now on.
minimal a. 最小的,最低限度的
A: Shall I turn the computer off?
B: No just minimize the current screen.
minimize vt. 1. 使减少(或缩小)到最低限度;2. 极力贬低,对……做最低估计
A: Would you like a mint ?
B: No thanks, I have just brushed my teeth.
mint n. 1. 薄荷;2. 铸币厂
vt. 1. 铸造(硬币);2. 创造(词,词组等)
A: I’m surprised to see you so soon after your accident.
B: Yes, the doctors said I made a miraculous recovery.
miraculous a. 奇迹般的,不可思议的
A: I hope you are not up to mischief in there, Son.
B: No Dad, I’m only playing a video game.
mischief n. 1. 恶作剧,胡闹,捣蛋;2. 淘气,顽皮;3. 损害,伤害,危害
A: My grandfather encountered a lot of misery during his lifetime.
B: Yes, I am glad that I was not born back them.
misery n. 1. 痛苦,苦恼,苦难;2. 悲惨的境遇,贫苦
A: It rained heavily on my wedding day.
B: Oh, what a misfortune !
misfortune n. 1. 不幸,厄运,逆境;2. 不幸事故,灾难,灾祸
A: Aside from some slight misgivings , I think Mrs. Jones should have the job.
B: Actually I think she is perfect for it.
misgiving n. 疑虑,担忧,害怕
A: I was educated in South Africa by some missionaries .
B: Oh, what country were they from?
missionary n. 传教士
A: I think David has a mistress .
B: No, he is happily married.
mistress n. 1. 情妇;2. 主妇,女主人
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