a: i had a wonderful body massage last night.
b: was it painful?
massage n. 按摩，推拿
vt. 给……按摩
a: what flag is that hoisted on the mast?
b: it is the national flag. don’t you recognize it?
mast n. 1. 船桅，桅杆，旗杆;2. 天线杆
a: your book is a masterpiece, well done.
b: thanks, i hope that the publishers think so , too.
masterpiece n. 杰作
a: i would love to have a baby soon.
a: that sounds like your maternal instincts talking!
maternal a. 1. 母亲的，母亲般的;2. 母系的，母方的
a: did you put your money in the bank?
b: no, i hid it under the mattress.
mattress n. 褥垫，床垫
a: i love walking in the meadows in spring.
b: me too, the fields are best at that time of year.
meadow n. 草地
a: my brothers are having a serious argument.
b: are you going to mediate in the hope of solving it?
mediate vi. (in, between) 调解，周旋
vt. 1. 经调解解决;2. 经周旋促成
a: i visited several medieval castles while in france.
b: so that means they date from the middle ages, correct?
medieval a. 中世纪的，中古(时代)的
a: i try to practice meditation at least once a day.
b: oh, i can never sit still for long periods.
meditation n. 1. 默想，默念;2. 沉思，冥想，沉思录
a: why are you looking so melancholy, rory?
b: i just lost my job.
melancholy a. 忧郁的，使人忧郁的，悲伤的
n. 忧郁，悲伤
a: the atmosphere at the party was exceptionally mellow.
b: yes, all the guests were very relaxed.
mellow a. 1. (颜色或声音)柔和的;2. (水果)熟透的，甘美多汁的，(酒)芳醇的;3. 成熟的，老练的，稳健的;4. 高兴的，微醉的
v. 1. (使)变得柔和;2. (使)成熟;3. (使)变得香醇
a: sing along to this melody.
b: i would, but i haven’t a note in my head.
melody n. 1. 旋律，曲调;2. 悦耳的音乐
a: would you like to try some melon?
b: i’d love to, is it sweet?
melon n. 瓜，甜瓜
a: does kelly know where to meet us?
b: yeah, i left a memo for her.
memo n. 备忘录
a: you have had such an interesting life, you should write your memoirs.
b: i’ve already started them.
memoir n. 1. [pl.]回忆录，自传;2. 记事录
a: do we have to memorise the whole poem, sir?
b: no, only the first two verses.
memorise v. 记住，熟记
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