mount

• 名词，指山或山峰，常用于具体山峰的名称中，也可泛指山丘或高地。

A noun referring to a mountain or hill, often used in names of specific peaks or as a shortened form of 'mountain'.

1. B1formal

   A large natural elevation of the earth's surface, often used in names of specific mountains.

   山

   • Mount Everest is the highest peak in the world.
   • They climbed Mount Kilimanjaro last summer.
   • The view from Mount Fuji is breathtaking.

   同义词alpelevationheightmountainpeak

   反义词dalehollowvalley

2. Support or settingB2formal

   A structure or object that holds something in place, such as a frame, base, or backing.

   支架

   • The photograph was placed in a silver mount.
   • He attached the gemstone to a metal mount.
   • The telescope is secured on a sturdy mount.

   同义词basebracketframeholdermountingpedestalsettingstandsupport

3. Animal for ridingB2formal

   An animal, especially a horse, that is ridden.

   坐骑

   • The knight mounted his trusty steed.
   • She chose a gentle mount for the trail ride.
   • The cavalry soldiers each had a strong mount.

   同义词chargerhackhorsejadenagpalfreyponysteed

• 动词，表示攀登、骑上、增加或增强、组织或发起，以及安装或固定某物。

A verb used to indicate the act of climbing up onto something, increasing in amount or intensity, or organizing and initiating something.

1. To climb or ascendB1formal

   To go up or climb onto something, such as a horse, bicycle, or stairs.

   攀登

   • He mounted his horse and rode away.
   • She mounted the bicycle and pedaled down the street.
   • The soldiers mounted the hill to survey the area.

   同义词ascendclimbclimb upgo upscale

   反义词alightdescenddismount

2. To increase or accumulateB2formal

   To gradually increase in amount, intensity, or level.

   增加，加剧

   • Tensions began to mount as the deadline approached.
   • The costs of the project continued to mount.
   • Pressure is mounting on the government to take action.

   同义词accumulatebuild upescalategrowincreaseintensifymultiplyrisesurgeswell

   反义词declinedecreasediminishdropfalllessenreducesubside

3. To organize or launchB2formal

   To set up, arrange, or begin something, such as an event, campaign, or operation.

   发起；举办

   • They mounted a successful rescue operation.
   • The charity mounted a campaign to raise funds.
   • The museum mounted an exhibition of modern art.

   同义词arrangeinitiatelaunchorganizeprepareput onset upstagestartundertake

   反义词abandoncall offcancelhaltstop

4. To fix or attachB1formal

   To place something in a fixed position, often for display or use.

   安装

   • He mounted the painting on the wall.
   • The technician mounted the camera on a tripod.
   • She mounted the trophy on a wooden base.

   同义词attacherectfastenfixframeinstallpositionput upsecureset

   反义词detachdismountremove

短语动词变体mount up