noun🔗Share将死，绝杀 The conclusive victory in a game of chess that occurs when an opponent's king is threatened with unavoidable capture."The chess club member achieved a brilliant mates, checkmating his opponent in the final round. "这位国际象棋俱乐部成员在最后一轮下出精妙的将死，绝杀了他的对手。gameachievementChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share完败，惨败。 (by extension) Any losing situation with no escape; utter defeat."After the company lost its biggest client and declared bankruptcy, it was clear: this was mates for everyone involved. "公司失去最大的客户并宣布破产后，一切都清楚了：对所有相关人员来说，这都是完败的局面。situationnegativeoutcomeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Share将死, 绝杀 To put the king of an opponent into checkmate."That jerk checkmated me in four moves!"那个混蛋四步就把我将死了！gameChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Share将死，置于死地 (by extension) To place in a losing situation that has no escape."The relentless series of missed deadlines and careless mistakes mates him to a negative performance review at work. "一连串无休止的延误和粗心大意的错误将他置于死地，让他难逃一份负面的工作表现评估。situationgameChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share伙伴，同伴，同事 A fellow, comrade, colleague, partner or someone with whom something is shared, e.g. shipmate, classmate.""After years of working together, the construction workers became close mates." "经过多年的合作，这些建筑工人们成了亲密的伙伴。persongrouphumansocietyfamilyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share配偶，伴侣 (especially of a non-human animal) A breeding partner."During the spring, the birds sing loudly to attract mates. "春天的时候，鸟儿们会大声鸣叫来吸引配偶。animalbiologynatureorganismsexChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share朋友，伙伴 A friend, usually of the same sex.""After school, I'm going to the park with my mates." "放学后，我要和我的朋友们一起去公园。personhumanfamilygroupsocietyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share老兄，哥们。 Friendly term of address to a stranger, usually male, of similar age"Excuse me, mate, have you got the time?"不好意思，老兄，现在几点了？personlanguagecommunicationsocietyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share水手长， 助手。 In naval ranks, a non-commissioned officer or his subordinate (e.g. Boatswain's Mate, Gunner's Mate, Sailmaker's Mate, etc)."The chief petty officer assigned the new sailors to various duties, directing some to the Boatswain's Mates to learn rope work and others to the Gunner's Mates for weapons training. "总士官长给新水手分配了各种任务，他安排一些人去水手长助手那里学习绳索工作，另一些人则去炮手长助手那里进行武器训练。nauticalmilitaryjobChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share大副， 船副。 A ship's officer, subordinate to the master on a commercial ship."The ship's mates were responsible for checking the cargo before it was loaded. "船上的大副们负责在货物装载前进行检查。nauticaljobChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share大副，副手 A first mate."The captain relied heavily on his mates to navigate the ship safely through the storm. "船长非常依赖他的大副们，以确保船只安全地驶过暴风雨。nauticalsailingjobChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share助手，帮工 A technical assistant in certain trades (e.g. gasfitter's mate, plumber's mate); sometimes an apprentice."The plumber brought his mate to the house to help carry the pipes and tools. "那个水管工带了他的帮工到房子里来，帮忙搬运水管和工具。technicaljobworkpersonindustryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share配对物，一对。 The other member of a matched pair of objects.""I need to find the mates to these socks after doing laundry so I can put them away." "洗完衣服后，我要找到这些袜子的另一只，这样才能把它们收起来。itempartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share伙伴，同伴, 对等的人 A suitable companion; a match; an equal.""These two socks are mates because they are the same color and size, making them a perfect pair." "这两只袜子是一对，因为它们的颜色和尺寸都一样，是完美的搭配。personfamilygroupsocietyhumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Share吻合，匹配 To match, fit together without space between."The pieces of the puzzle mate perfectly."这些拼图碎片完美地吻合在一起。functiontechnicalmachineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Share交配， 繁殖. To copulate."The birds mated in the spring, building a nest together afterwards. "这些鸟在春天交配，之后一起筑巢。animalsexbiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Share交配， 繁殖。 To pair in order to raise offspring"The two female penguins mated to raise their chick. "这两只雌性企鹅交配产卵，共同抚养小企鹅。animalbiologynatureorganismChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Share配对，使...成对。 To arrange in matched pairs."The librarian carefully mates each book with its corresponding barcode before placing it on the shelf. "图书管理员小心地将每本书与它对应的条形码配对，然后再把它放到书架上。organizationgroupChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Share交配，繁殖。 To introduce (animals) together for the purpose of breeding."The zookeeper carefully mates the two pandas in the hope they will have a cub. "动物园管理员小心地安排这两只熊猫交配，希望它们能产下一只幼崽。animalbiologyorganismagricultureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Share交配， 繁殖。 (of an animal) To copulate with."During the spring breeding season, the male and female birds often mates to produce offspring. "在春季繁殖季节，雄性和雌性鸟类常常会交配，从而繁育后代。animalbiologysexChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Share结婚，配对。 To marry; to match (a person)."The village elder mates young couples from different clans to ensure peace and prosperity. "村里的长老会为不同氏族的年轻男女牵线搭桥，撮合婚姻，以确保和平与繁荣。familypersonChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Share较量，匹敌。 To match oneself against; to oppose as equal; to compete with.""In the chess tournament, Sarah hopes to mate the reigning champion in the final round." "在国际象棋比赛中，萨拉希望在决赛中与卫冕冠军一较高下。sportgameachievementactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Share吻合，匹配。 To fit (objects) together without space between."The carpenter carefully mates the edges of the two wooden boards to create a seamless surface. "木匠小心地对接两块木板的边缘，使它们严丝合缝，形成一个平滑的表面。technicalmachineindustryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Share对接，组合。 To move (a space shuttle orbiter) onto the back of an aircraft that can carry it."After landing, technicians carefully mate the space shuttle orbiter to the top of the specially designed Boeing 747 carrier aircraft. "着陆后，技术人员小心地将航天飞机轨道器对接到特别设计的波音747运输机的顶部。technologyvehiclespacenauticaltechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Share使迷惑，使糊涂。 To confuse; to confound."The complex math problem completely mates me; I don't understand where to even begin. "这道复杂的数学题彻底把我搞糊涂了，我甚至不知道从哪里开始下手。mindlanguagewordChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share马黛茶，巴拉圭茶 The abovementioned plant; the leaves and shoots used for the tea"We bought some mates at the market to make tereré. "我们在市场上买了一些马黛茶，准备做冷泡茶。plantdrinkagricultureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗Share友好的，情同手足的 Friendly; having a friendship (with)."He is mates with my brother."他和我的弟弟情同手足。humanpersoncharacterattitudesocietygroupChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share马黛茶树 An evergreen tree, Ilex paraquariensis, native to South America, cultivated for its leaves."The farmer carefully pruned the mates in his field, ensuring a healthy harvest of leaves for tea. "那位农夫小心翼翼地修剪着田里的马黛茶树，以确保茶叶能有个好收成。plantdrinkagricultureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share马黛茶，巴拉圭茶 A beverage, resembling tea, made from the dried leaves of this plant."My grandmother brews a delicious herbal mates, which she enjoys every afternoon. "我奶奶每天下午都会泡一种美味的草本马黛茶，然后慢慢享用。drinkplantChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share马黛茶，巴拉圭茶 A cup of this drink."After a long hike, hot mates were exactly what we needed to warm up. "长途跋涉之后，几杯热马黛茶正是我们取暖所需要的。drinkChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
