Mate

/mˈeɪt/

/ˈmeɪt/

"mate"的定义和意义

Mate

名词

伴侣, 爱人

a romantic or sexual partner, especially in a long-term or committed relationship

Informal

Example

She is my life mate, and we share everything together.

He considers his wife not just his mate, but also his best friend and confidante.

将军, 杀棋

a chess move constituting an inescapable and indefensible attack on the opponent's king

副船长, 船员

the officer below the master on a commercial ship

配偶, 伴侣

each of the pair of the animals or birds that are breeding

队友, 伙伴

a fellow member of a team

副本, 副本件

an exact duplicate

伙伴, 朋友

a friend, especially of the same gender

Informal

Example

Hey mate, can you help me carry this?

He went to the pub with his mates after work.

配偶, 伴侣

one of a pair

to mate

动词

将死, 将军

to place the opponent's king under attack in such a way that there is no move to escape

Transitive: to mate an opponent or their king

Example

With his last move, he mated his opponent and won the game.

She trapped his king in a corner and finally mated him.

交配, 繁殖

(of animals) to have sex for breeding or reproduction

Intransitive

Example

The birds mate during the spring season to raise their young.

The deer mate during the rutting season, displaying elaborate courtship behaviors.

配对, 结合

to join, fit, or associate in a way that is appropriate or harmonious

Transitive: to mate two or more things | to mate sth with sth

Example

He tried to mate the two colors to create a balanced design.

The chef mated the flavors of the sauce and pasta beautifully.

Mate

/mateɪ/

/mæteɪ/

maté

Mate

名词

马黛茶, 马黛

a traditional South American beverage made from steeping dried leaves of the yerba maté plant in hot water

What is "maté"?

Maté is a traditional South American drink that is made from the dried leaves of the yerba maté plant. It is a popular beverage in countries such as Argentina, Uruguay, and Paraguay, and is often consumed in a social setting with friends and family. Maté is prepared by steeping the dried leaves in hot water, often in a special gourd called a maté, and drinking it through a metal straw called a bombilla. Maté has a strong and bitter flavor, with a grassy and herbal taste that is often compared to green tea. It is also high in caffeine and other stimulants, which can provide a jolt of energy and mental alertness. Maté is often enjoyed as a morning or afternoon pick-me-up, and is a beloved and iconic part of South American culture. It is also sometimes used as a flavoring agent in other beverages and foods.