No matter = (1) in spite of everything; regardless or irrespective of: ‘No matter how hard he tries, he never succeeds.’ (2) it does not matter; it makes no difference: ‘No matter who you ask, they all will say the same thing.’ No matter how/who/whether etc.+ subject+ verb: ‘No matter how much you help him, he never seems grateful.’ No matter+ wh-word (not if/nothing): ‘I am not interested in the job, no matter how much they offer me.’ No matter is always followed by wh-clause: ‘No matter how cold it gets, we will keep warm somehow.’ In front of a noun phrase, use in spite of/despite: ‘In spite of/despite the low temperature outside, we managed to keep warm.’繼續閱讀

When telling the time, minutes must be used after all numbers except five, ten, twenty, and twenty-five. Compare: ...繼續閱讀

Middle age = the period in a person’s life between youth and old age: ‘People who live this type of life are lucky if...繼續閱讀

Method (of/for doing sth) is used mainly in technical styles: ‘Farming methods have undergone many changes in recent ...繼續閱讀

The majority of (= more than half) is usually used in formal styles: ‘The majority of the government voted against th...繼續閱讀

Mankind = (the human race; all of the living human inhabitants of the earth) WITHOUT the: ‘Travelling into space was ...繼續閱讀

Mainly= for the most part; chiefly; primarily; to the greatest extent: ‘This movie is mainly about the pros and cons ...繼續閱讀

Use made from when the original materials have been completely changed and cannot be recognized: ‘Bread is made from ...繼續閱讀

Mad= (1) roused to anger; greatly irritated: ‘She gets mad when you wake her up so early.’ (2) mentally disturbed; insane: ‘He is a mad fellow.’ (3) extremely foolish or unwise: ‘It is a mad decision to venture into the forest alone.’ (4) marked by uncontrolled excitement or emotion: ‘A mad whirl of pleasure’ Go mad (NOT become): ‘He began to think he was going mad.’ Be mad/crazy about something (NOT for) (informal) = like something very much: ‘Why are so many people crazy about computer games?’ ‘I’ve always been mad about music.’繼續閱讀

Machine = any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform tasks such as a sewing machine, washing machine or computer: ‘Do you know how to operate a machine?’ ‘The latest machines can run both types of software.’ Engine = a machine that converts thermal energy to mechanical work: ‘It was difficult to make yourself heard above the roar of the engines.’ ‘Check the tire pressures and top up the engine oil.’繼續閱讀

Life = (1) the period during which something is functional (as between birth and death): ‘He lived a long and happy l...繼續閱讀

Lighted (as verb) = make lighter or brighter: ‘It was dark inside so I lit a match.’ Lighted (as adjective) = set ...繼續閱讀

Learn = (1) gain knowledge or skills: ‘How long have you been learning Italian?’ ‘Today we’ve been learning about the...繼續閱讀

Leave = (1) go away from a place: ‘The train leaves at midnight’ (2) Go and leave behind, either intentionally or by ...繼續閱讀

Less= (1) used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs: ‘Less expensive’ ‘Less interesting’ (2) a quan...繼續閱讀

Lady is used when you need to be polite, especially in formal styles: ‘Ladies and gentleman, may I have your attentio...繼續閱讀

Lane = a narrow road or street: ‘We rode our bikes along the little country lanes.’ Path = a narrow strip of groun...繼續閱讀

Kind= (1) showing a tender, considerate, and helpful nature (used especially of persons and their behavior) (Be kind ...繼續閱讀

Keep up = continue a tradition, custom, habit, relationship etc. (instead of letting it come to an end); continue to ...繼續閱讀

Justice = the principle of fair treatment upon which the laws of a country are based: ‘The 1970 Administration of Jus...繼續閱讀

Tell (sb) a joke (NOT say) = tell someone a funny story or a humorous remark to provoke laughter: ‘He told a very fun...繼續閱讀

Do a job (NOT make): ‘There are lots of jobs to do when we get home.’ (= pieces of work) ‘There’s no need to thank me...繼續閱讀

Become part of; become a member of a group or organization, society etc. (without in/up): ‘I’m thinking of joining th...繼續閱讀

Island = the island/isle of + name: ‘The holiday resort island of Langkawi’, ‘The Isle of Skye’. ‘I was on holiday wi...繼續閱讀

Imaginary = not based on fact; unreal; not existing in real life but only in someone’s mind: ‘This new novel takes th...繼續閱讀