| 单词 | mild |
| 释义 | mild (maɪld ) Word forms: milder , mildest 1. adjective [usually ADJECTIVE noun] Mild is used to describe something such as a feeling, attitude, or illness that is not very strong or severe. Teddy turned to Mona with a look of mild confusion. Anna put up a mild protest. If you have only mild symptoms, try an over-the-counter treatment. Synonyms: faint, slight, vague, minimal mildly adverb [usually ADVERB adjective/adverb, oft ADVERB after verb] I'm only mildly surprised. Josephine must have had the disease very mildly as she showed no symptoms. 2. adjective [usually ADJECTIVE noun] A mild person is gentle and does not get angry easily. He is a mild man, who is reasonable almost to the point of blandness. Synonyms: gentle, kind, easy, soft mildly adverb [ADVERB after verb] 'I'm not meddling,' Kenworthy said mildly, 'I'm just curious.' 3. adjective B1+ Mild weather is pleasant because it is neither extremely hot nor extremely cold. The area is famous for its very mild winter climate. Synonyms: temperate, warm, calm, moderate 4. adjective B2 You describe food as mild when it does not taste or smell strong, sharp, or bitter, especially when you like it because of this. This cheese has a soft, mild flavour. ...a mild curry powder. Synonyms: bland, thin, smooth, tasteless 5. graded adjective Mild soap or washing-up liquid feels pleasant on your skin and does not contain any substances that might make your skin sore. Wash your face thoroughly with a mild soap and warm water. Synonyms: soothing, mollifying, emollient, demulcent 6. uncountable noun Mild is a dark-coloured beer. [British] 7. See also mildly Collocations: mild anxiety She soon suffered withdrawal symptoms, however, in the form of headaches and mild anxiety. Times, Sunday Times By increasing the activity of brain chemicals such as serotonin and noradrenaline it can help with seasonal affective disorder, mild anxiety and sleep problems. The Sun As his bulky frame descended towards the hat, the unfortunate staff might have been forgiven for harbouring mild anxiety as to how the test might turn out. Times, Sunday Times Some individuals can simply avoid the subject of their fear and suffer relatively mild anxiety over that fear. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 A score of 17 or less indicates mild anxiety severity. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Our bodies and genes are programmed to adapt to mild cold stress. Times, Sunday Times Here, they will get a mild cold, more likely an asymptomatic infection, and be set for life. Times,Sunday Times Exposure to mild cold uses up fat and could be an easy way to slim down, a study found. The Sun Thankfully she only got a mild cold. Globe and Mail The player recovered earlier than expected, making it clear that it was a mild condition that could be easily retrieved. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 This type of reaction has promoted research on hydroboration because of its mild condition and a wide scope of olefins tolerated. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The cold last week was more noticeable after unusually mild conditions in the run-up to the new year. Times, Sunday Times The mild conditions have not only broken weather records but also given flora and fauna an unexpected boost. Times, Sunday Times The mild conditions in the south are expected to end next week. Times, Sunday Times There's a 50-50 chance of mild pain during treatment but that's to be expected. The Sun The body's response to mild pain prompts the release of the brain's natural feelgood chemicals, endorphins, as well as oxytocin, which promotes calm and relaxation. Times,Sunday Times Those in the control group received a range of interventions, including mild pain relief medication, physiotherapy and advice to remain active and avoid heavy lifting. Times, Sunday Times And a mild pain in the wallet, at €32 a bottle. Times, Sunday Times Symptoms of their venomous bite include swelling, mild pain and itching. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 I hear them turning off lights downstairs and it triggers a mild panic: they're all coming to bed! Times, Sunday Times After a mild panic over yesterday's events, you awake feeling more positive. The Sun Late moves had the air of mild panic. The Sun My tape recorder registered an air of mild panic. Times, Sunday Times Time seemed to be running short; these were symptoms of mild panic. Times, Sunday Times Such a financial catastrophe could then turn what would have been just a modest economic slowdown or mild recession into a genuine disaster. Times, Sunday Times The prospect of a mild recession turned into the reality of a deep one. Times, Sunday Times That would produce a short, mild recession. Times, Sunday Times Without a fiscal boost, a probable mild recession later this year could easily turn into something much darker - with far worse implications for the long-term public finances. Times, Sunday Times This mistake, critics charge, allowed what might have been a relatively mild recession to explode into catastrophe. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Sometimes in conjunction with a mild sedative or a local painkiller (see graphic), it induces a trance-like state in the patient and keeps their mind occupied. Times, Sunday Times The seeds can also be used as an emetic to induce vomiting or as a laxative or even as a mild sedative. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The extract acts as a mild sedative when smoked. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Cutting up the flag into clothes had a mild shock value then - and the brilliance of the design undoubtedly played its part. Times, Sunday Times So it's a series of tingles plus at least one mild shock. Times, Sunday Times Gloomy though these projections are, they would represent only a mild shock to the job market compared with past recessions. Times, Sunday Times Unsurprisingly, the idea was met with mild shock and much eye-rolling. Times, Sunday Times Only a mild shock so far. The Times Literary Supplement Mild spring temperatures and a relatively cold winter have created the perfect conditions for the annoying insects. The Sun However, in this very mild spring, the flowers are coming out especially early. Times, Sunday Times Any hopes of a mild spring look like staying on hold for some time. Times, Sunday Times Experts put this down to the cold winter and mild spring and tourists are being warned to take extra precautions to avoid being bitten. The Sun It was a sunny, relatively mild spring day, although the wind stung our faces and brought with it dust that settled in our hair and on our clothes. Times, Sunday Times I thought it was just a mild strain. The Sun Even an epidemic of a relatively mild strain can place a significant burden on the health service because vulnerable patients may require hospital treatment. Times, Sunday Times In civilian life, natural selection favours a mild strain. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Those who get very ill stay home, and those mildly ill continue with their lives, preferentially spreading the mild strain. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Control strategies are elimination of reservoir species, vector control, mild strain protection and breeding for host resistance. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 But later he had a mild stroke - temporarily causing his speech to slur. The Sun But soon after clinching the top job — which he later revealed ruined his hopes of a peaceful old age — he suffered a mild stroke. The Sun A mild stroke suffered during a concert in early 1998 interrupted his career for a brief time. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 It was probably only a mild stroke. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 I would like to register shock at this news, or even mild surprise. The Sun I have sometimes asked senior lawyers where they got their clients from and been met with a look of mild surprise. Times, Sunday Times In truth, the manner of her victory in the hurdles came as a mild surprise. Times, Sunday Times There was mild surprise that the team who outplayed the other lot throughout the match were actually capable of winning it. Times, Sunday Times They make her eyes seem larger and lend her a perpetual expression of mild surprise. Times, Sunday Times He grows sugar kelp, which has a mild taste. Times,Sunday Times Edible with a mild taste that soon becomes lost. Times, Sunday Times But they contain the same damaging chemicals as the cheap stuff and their mild taste means people use more. The Sun The cheese has an open texture and a mild taste. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Its mild taste makes it suitable for mixed mushroom dishes. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Spring and fall are transitional seasons that feature mild temperature although they are unpredictable. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Ilex canariensis needs high humidity and relatively stable and mild temperature. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Floods and mild temperatures have left many areas covered with stagnant water — the perfect breeding ground for the pests. The Sun Floods and mild temperatures mean perfect breeding conditions. The Sun But 2014 also brought the wettest winter in 100 years with mild temperatures followed by a warm summer. The Sun I had been born with a mild version of spina bifida, the condition in which spinal vertebrae never develop completely. Times, Sunday Times Last year, my neighbour was being a mild version of his usual self. Times, Sunday Times Dill seed tastes like a mild version of caraway and can be substituted for the spice. ST He went public with a mild version of what party members have been muttering in private or telling journalists in off-the-record briefings for more than a year. Times, Sunday Times Mine was a mild version of that. Times, Sunday Times The very mild weather follows the weekend chill that saw snow blizzards hit some areas. The Sun But we've had hopes of a big thaw dashed before, with teasing hints of mild weather turning out to be a mirage. Times, Sunday Times This autumn's exceptionally mild weather has led to a drop in wholesale prices, so we're passing on those savings as soon as we possibly can. Times, Sunday Times Collared doves and rooks are among the birds most confused by the mild weather, which has tempted scores of pairs to start nesting. Times, Sunday Times Fungi also thrive in mild weather, and are some of the best natural indicators of the warming climate. Times, Sunday Times The skies were completely clear and there was a mild wind. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Summers experience a more mild wind and moderately high temperatures. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The voyage began with mild wind and placid conditions. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The heatwave was driven by mild winds from the south and a fohn wind blasting down from the surrounding mountains into the valley below. Times,Sunday Times The frequent mild winds common to this area, coupled with the abundant open spaces, make this an ideal kite-flying area. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The leaves have mostly changed colour, but with the weather relatively mild they have lingered on the trees. Times, Sunday Times Some topical treatments are highly effective for relatively mild psoriasis, which represents the vast majority of patients. Times, Sunday Times That's what happens in austerity: you get so used to nothing that even one relatively mild joke can send you totally berserk. Times, Sunday Times Research shows diners are choosing dishes hotter and spicier than the relatively mild dish. The Sun If the charges remain relatively mild, the 'reset' may survive. Times, Sunday Times His failure to publish must have been frustrating, but given his approach, the rejections he received were surprisingly mild: 'untimely', 'not contemporary', guilty of philosophizing. The Times Literary Supplement These strong southwesterlies have also brought us surprisingly mild days and nights. Times, Sunday Times In fact the response so far has been surprisingly mild. Times, Sunday Times But even though the rest of that autumn remained bitterly cold, it was followed by another weather flip when the winter turned out to be surprisingly mild. Times, Sunday Times This has been an unusually mild winter so far, despite some heavy spells of rain and wind. Times,Sunday Times The cold last week was more noticeable after unusually mild conditions in the run-up to the new year. Times, Sunday Times He also cited a 4.5million surge in energy bills, higher wages and flour costs, an unusually mild winter and tougher competition from supermarkets. The Sun This month has been unusually mild over large parts of the country. Times, Sunday Times In the unusually mild weather, the countryside remains very green. Times, Sunday Times Translations: Chinese: 温和的 Japanese: マイルドな |
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