Overnight= (1) lasting or operating through the whole night: ‘An overnight journey’ Overnight is used as an adverb...繼續閱讀

Owing to is a preposition (NOT a conjunction). Owing to = (1) for the reason that; as a result of; due to; on acco...繼續閱讀

Overdue= (1) (of payment) past due; being unpaid by the assigned date or at the scheduled time: ‘The electric bill wa...繼續閱讀

Neither (adverb) = used after a negative statement to indicate that the next statement is similarly negative: ‘I was ...繼續閱讀

Noise = (1) loud unpleasant sounds heard as a single mass: ‘The noise of the traffic irritates me.’ (2) a sound that unpleasant and/or unintelligible: ‘What was that noise?’ (3) a loud outcry of protest or complaint: ‘The announcement of the election recount caused a lot of noise.’ Loud noise (Not big): ‘I woke up by a loud noise outside the room.’ Sound = something that is heard or received by the ear, especially something that you recognize or can give meaning to: ‘I could hear the sound of someone crying in the next room.’繼續閱讀

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

Near = (1) not far distant in time, space, degree, or circumstances:’ The sunset is drawing near.’ Near or near to...繼續閱讀

Nature = (1) the natural physical world including plants and animals, etc. (never used with the): ‘We must stop destr...繼續閱讀

Native = (1) Nowadays the noun native is usually used in formal styles to refer to the place where someone was born o...繼續閱讀

Nation= a politically organized body of people under a single, usually independent government; a country: ‘The entire...繼續閱讀

Narrow = (1) not wide (of roads, rivers etc.) = become less wide: ‘Just beyond the bend, the river begins to narrow.’...繼續閱讀

Name = (1) a word or a combination of words by which someone or something is designated, called, or known: ‘I refused...繼續閱讀

(Not) mind doing sth: ‘Would you mind posting this letter for me when you go into town?’ When the object of mind c...繼續閱讀

Migrate = (of birds, animals and people) travel from one place to spend a length of time in another, especially to fi...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

Meet = (1) satisfy a condition or restriction: ‘Does this paper meet the requirements for the degree?’ (2) accidental...繼續閱讀

Memory = (1) something that you remember and see as a picture in your mind, especially an experience that you had a l...繼續閱讀

Medium = neither large nor small, neither tall nor short, etc.: ‘The waiter was of medium height and walked with a sl...繼續閱讀

Mean= (1) intend to express or convey: ‘You never understand what I mean!’ (2) have in mind as a purpose: ‘I only mea...繼續閱讀

Media= (1) the mass communication industry, esp. newspaper, television and radio; journalists and other related profe...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

Lost = (1) no longer in existence: ‘Many have tried to find the ruins of the lost city.’ (2) no longer known or pract...繼續閱讀