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