C1 noun /ˈlɛk.sɪ.kɒn/

lexicon

лексикон

Meaning

The vocabulary of a person, language, or branch of knowledge; a collection of words and terms.

Example

A translator must have a vast lexicon of both languages.

Переводчику необходимо иметь обширный лексикон обоих языков.

C2 phrase /lɛt ðɛm ˈθɪə.ri/

let them theory

теория «пусть они думают, что хотят»

Meaning

A philosophy of not trying to control others' actions or opinions and allowing them to be themselves.

Example

He follows the Let them theory and ignores negativity.

Он следует теории «пусть они» и игнорирует негативность.

C2 noun /ˈlʊŋ.gi/

Lungi

лунги

Meaning

a traditional garment worn around the waist in South Asia

Example

He wore a comfortable lungi while relaxing at home.

Он носил удобные лунги, отдыхая дома.

A1 adverb /ˈleɪtər/

later

позже

Meaning

At a time subsequent to a reference time; afterwards.

Example

We will discuss the details later.

Мы обсудим детали позже.

A1 noun /laɪt/

Light

свет

Meaning

the natural agent that stimulates sight and makes things visible; electromagnetic radiation of any wavelength

Example

Turn on the light, it's getting dark.

Включите свет, темнеет.

C1 noun /ˈleɪ.dəl/

Ladle

поварёшка

Meaning

a large deep spoon with a long handle, used for serving soup or other liquids

Example

Use the ladle to serve the hot soup into bowls.

Используйте поварёшку, чтобы разлить горячий суп по тарелкам.

B2 adjective /ˈlʌvəbl̩/

loveable

счастье

Meaning

easy to love; endearing or charming

Example

The puppy was so loveable that everyone wanted to hold it.

Она не могла скрыть свое счастье, когда получила награду.

C2 noun /ˈlɔːndrəs/

laundress

прачка

Meaning

A woman whose job is washing clothes and linens.

Example

The laundress delivered the freshly cleaned clothes to the household.

Прачка доставила только что выстираную одежду в дом.

B2 noun /ˈlɪstɪŋ/

listing

список

Meaning

a series of items or names written or printed in a specific order

Example

The listing of available jobs was updated daily.

Список доступных вакансий обновлялся ежедневно.

C1 verb /ˈlaɪ.kən/

liken

сравнивать

Meaning

to compare one thing to another, often in a figurative way

Example

He likened her voice to sweet music.

Он сравнил её голос с приятной музыкой.

A2 noun /ˈlɔːndri/

laundry

счастье

Meaning

clothes or linens that need to be washed or have been washed

Example

She folded the clean laundry neatly.

Она не смогла скрыть своего счастья, когда получила награду.

B2 noun /ˈlen.tɪl/

Lentil

чечевица

Meaning

a high-protein pulse which is dried and then soaked and cooked prior to eating

Example

She cooked red lentils for dinner tonight.

Она приготовила красную чечевицу на ужин сегодня вечером.

A2 noun /lɔː/

Law

закон

Meaning

a rule or system of rules recognized by a country or community as regulating the actions of its members

Example

Everyone must obey the law.

Все должны соблюдать закон.

B1 adjective /ˈliː.dɪŋ/

Leading

ведущий; лидер; самый важный

Meaning

foremost; principal; most important; guiding

Example

She is a leading expert in environmental science.

Она ведущий эксперт в области экологии.

C1 adjective /ˈlɑːpˌsaɪdɪd/

lopsided

косой, неравномерный

Meaning

with one side lower, larger, or different from the other; uneven or imbalanced

Example

The cake looked lopsided after being decorated in a hurry.

Торт выглядел неравномерным после того, как его украсили в спешке.

C1 noun /læns/

Lance

копье

Meaning

a long weapon with a sharp metal point, used by soldiers on horseback

Example

The knight charged forward with his lance ready.

Рыцарь ринулся вперед с готовым копьем.

C1 verb /lætʃ/

latch

закрыть задвижкой

Meaning

to fasten or close something with a latch

Example

She latched the door before leaving the house.

Она закрыла дверь с помощью задвижки перед тем, как уйти из дома.

C1 adjective /ˈloʊli/

lowly

скромный

Meaning

humble in status, position, or manner

Example

She rose from a lowly position to become the company's CEO.

Она поднялась с низкой позиции до генерального директора компании.

C2 adjective /ˈlɪmpɪd/

limpid

прозрачный

Meaning

Clear and transparent, easily understood.

Example

The limpid water of the lake reflected the sky perfectly.

Прозрачная вода озера идеально отражала небо.

B2 noun /ˈleɪaʊt/

layout

макет

Meaning

the arrangement or design of something, especially the arrangement of elements in a book, webpage, or room

Example

The designer presented a new layout for the website that was much more user-friendly.

Дизайнер представил новый макет для веб-сайта, который был гораздо более удобным для пользователя.

B2 adjective, adverb /ˈlɒŋ taɪm/

long-time

долгосрочный

Meaning

lasting or existing for a long period of time; having continued for many years

Example

She is a long-time friend of my family.

Она давний друг моей семьи.

C1 noun /ˈlɪŋɡwɪst/

linguist

лингвист

Meaning

A person skilled in foreign languages or in the scientific study of language.

Example

She is a linguist who speaks six languages fluently.

Она лингвист, говорящая на шести языках свободно.

B2 noun ˈlaɪv.stɒk ˈfɑː.mɪŋ

livestock farming

скотоводство

Meaning

The breeding, raising, and care of farm animals such as cattle, horses, sheep, and pigs for food, fiber, and other products.

Example

Livestock farming plays a crucial role in food security.

Скотоводство играет важную роль в продовольственной безопасности.

A2 noun /leŋθ/

Length

длина

Meaning

the measurement or extent of something from end to end; the greater of two or the greatest of three dimensions

Example

The length of the table is two meters.

Длина стола два метра.

C1 noun /ˈlɔːsuːt/

lawsuit

иск

Meaning

a legal case brought to a court of law by one person against another

Example

The company faced a lawsuit over false advertising.

Компания столкнулась с иском за ложную рекламу.

C2 noun /laʊs/

Louse

Вошь

Meaning

a small insect that lives on the hair or skin of people or animals

Example

The child had a louse in his hair.

У ребенка была вошь в волосах.

B2 adjective /ˈlɪtərəl/

literal

буквальный

Meaning

taking words in their usual or most basic sense without metaphor or exaggeration

Example

His comment was meant as a joke, not to be taken in a literal sense.

Его комментарий был шуткой, и не следовало воспринимать его в буквальном смысле.

A1 verb /luːz/

lose

терять

Meaning

to be unable to find something; to fail to win; to misplace

Example

I hope I don't lose my keys again.

Надеюсь, я не потеряю свои ключи снова.

C2 noun /ˈlæŋɡər/

languor

вялость

Meaning

A state of tiredness, inertia, or dreamy relaxation.

Example

The hot afternoon filled her with languor.

Жаркий полдень наполнил её вялостью.

C2 noun /luːˈsɪd.ə.ti/

lucidity

ясность

Meaning

Clarity of thought or style; the quality of being easily understood.

Example

His explanation had great lucidity, making it easy to understand.

Его объяснение было очень ясным, что сделало его легко понятным.

C1 noun /ˈlɔːriət/

laureate

лауреат

Meaning

A person honored with an award for outstanding achievement in a field, especially the arts or sciences.

Example

The Nobel laureate gave an inspiring lecture on peace.

Нобелевский лауреат прочитал вдохновляющую лекцию о мире.

C1 verb, noun /lɜːrtʃ/

lurch

крениться, делать резкое движение

Meaning

to make an abrupt, unsteady, or uncontrolled movement; a sudden movement or stagger

Example

The bus lurched forward as the driver hit the brakes.

Автобус покачнулся вперёд, когда водитель нажал на тормоза.

C2 adjective /ˈloʊð.səm/

Loathsome

отвратительный

Meaning

causing hatred or disgust; repulsive

Example

The loathsome smell from the garbage made everyone leave the room.

Отвратительный запах из мусора заставил всех уйти из комнаты.

A2 noun /ˈlʌɡ.ɪdʒ/

Luggage

багаж

Meaning

suitcases or other bags in which to pack personal belongings for traveling

Example

Please check your luggage at the airport counter.

Пожалуйста, проверьте свой багаж на стойке регистрации в аэропорту.

C2 adjective /loʊˈkweɪʃəs/

loquacious

болтливый

Meaning

tending to talk a great deal; very talkative

Example

The loquacious child entertained everyone with endless stories.

Болтливый ребёнок развлекал всех бесконечными историями.

B2 adverb /ˈleɪ.zɪ.li/

Lazily

лениво

Meaning

in a way that shows unwillingness to work or use energy; sluggishly

Example

He lazily stretched his arms and yawned in the morning.

Он лениво потянул руки и зевнул утром.

A1 noun /lʌntʃ/

Lunch

обед

Meaning

a meal eaten in the middle of the day, typically one that is lighter or less formal than an evening meal

Example

We had lunch at a nice restaurant downtown.

Мы пообедали в хорошем ресторане в центре города.

B2 noun /ˈlɪb.ər.ti/

Liberty

свобода

Meaning

the state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions imposed by authority on one's way of life, behavior, or political views

Example

The Statue of Liberty represents freedom and democracy.

Статуя Свободы символизирует свободу и демократию.

C2 noun /lɔːˈdeɪʃən/

laudation

похвала

Meaning

The act of praising or expressing approval.

Example

The poet received much laudation for his moving verses.

Поэт получил много похвалы за свои трогательные стихи.

C2 adjective /laɪˈsɛnʃəs/

licentious

распутный

Meaning

Lacking moral restraint; disregarding accepted rules of conduct.

Example

The novel was criticized for its licentious themes.

Роман был раскритикован за распутные темы.

B1 noun /ˈleɪ.ər/

Layer

слой; слоистость;

Meaning

a sheet, quantity, or thickness of material, typically one of several, covering a surface or body

Example

The cake has three layers of chocolate.

Торт имеет три слоя шоколада.

C1 noun, verb /ˈliːvər/ or /ˈlɛvər/

lever

рычаг, жесткий стержень

Meaning

a rigid bar used to move or lift heavy objects; to move something using leverage.

Example

He used a lever to lift the heavy stone.

Он использовал рычаг, чтобы поднять тяжелый камень.

C2 noun /ˈlɪθəˌtaɪp/

lithotype

литотип (печатающая поверхность)

Meaning

a printing surface or type made for lithography

Example

The printer used a lithotype to produce multiple copies of the design.

Принтер использовал литотип для создания нескольких копий дизайна.

C2 noun /lækˈteɪʃən/

lactation

выработка молока

Meaning

the secretion of milk by the mammary glands of female mammals

Example

The doctor explained that lactation is a natural process after childbirth.

Доктор объяснил, что лактация — это естественный процесс после родов.

B2 noun ˈlɪv.ɪŋ ˈstæn.dədz

living standards

уровень жизни

Meaning

The degree of wealth and material comfort available to a person or community; quality of life.

Example

High living standards improve satisfaction.

Высокий уровень жизни повышает удовлетворенность.

C1 noun /lɪˈɡæl.ə.ti/

Legality

легальность

Meaning

the quality or state of being legal; accordance with the law

Example

The lawyer questioned the legality of the contract.

Адвокат поставил под сомнение легальность контракта.

C2 adjective /lʌɡˈʒʊəriənt/

luxuriant

пышный

Meaning

abundant in growth or richly abundant

Example

The luxuriant forest was teeming with life.

Пышный лес был полон жизни.

C2 adjective /ˈlɪəri/

leery

подозрительный

Meaning

Cautious or wary due to suspicion or distrust.

Example

She was leery of investing in the new business.

Она была подозрительна к инвестированию в новый бизнес.

B1 noun /ˈlænd.skeɪp/

Landscape

пейзаж

Meaning

all the visible features of an area of countryside or land; the art of designing outdoor areas

Example

The mountain landscape was breathtaking with its snow-capped peaks and green valleys.

Горный пейзаж был захватывающим с его снежными вершинами и зелеными долинами.

C1 adjective ˈluː.sɪd

lucid

ясный и легкий для понимания

Meaning

Clear and easily understandable thoughts or explanations.

Example

His explanation was so lucid that everyone understood it.

Его объяснение было таким ясным, что все поняли.

C2 noun /ˈliːdʒənəri/

legionary

римский солдат

Meaning

a soldier in the Roman army

Example

Each legionary carried a shield and a short sword.

Каждый легионер носил щит и короткий меч.

B1 noun /ˈlɛktʃərər/

lecturer

лектор

Meaning

a person who gives lectures, especially at a college or university

Example

The lecturer explained the theory with clear examples.

Лектор объяснил теорию на понятных примерах.

C1 verb, adjective, noun /lɪmp/

limp

хромать / слабый

Meaning

to walk with difficulty, often due to injury or weakness; lacking strength or firmness.

Example

He limped after injuring his ankle.

Он хромал после того, как повредил лодыжку.

C2 adjective /ləˈsɪviəs/

lascivious

похотливый

Meaning

showing an overt and often offensive sexual desire

Example

The lascivious remarks made everyone uncomfortable.

Похотливые замечания заставили всех чувствовать себя неловко.

C1 noun /ˈlæd.i/

laddie

молодой парень

Meaning

A young boy or lad.

Example

The old man gave the young laddie a kind smile.

Старик подарил молодому парню добрую улыбку.

B2 noun ˈlæbrətɔːriz

laboratories

лаборатория

Meaning

A room or building equipped for scientific experiments, research, or teaching, or for the manufacture of drugs or chemicals.

Example

Advanced laboratories enabled groundbreaking discoveries.

Передовые лаборатории позволили сделать прорывные открытия.

B2 noun /ˈlɪvər/

liver

печень

Meaning

a large organ in the body that cleans the blood and produces bile to help digest food.

Example

The liver plays a vital role in removing toxins from the body.

Печень играет важную роль в удалении токсинов из организма.

B1 noun /ˈleɪ.bəl/

Label

ярлык

Meaning

a small piece of paper or material attached to something to identify or describe it

Example

Please read the label carefully before taking any medication.

Пожалуйста, внимательно прочитайте ярлык перед приемом лекарства.

C2 adjective /ˈlæm.ən.tə.bəl/

lamentable

плачевный

Meaning

deserving to be criticized or regretted; unfortunate

Example

The team’s lamentable performance disappointed their fans.

Плачевное выступление команды разочаровало их фанатов.

C2 noun lɑːˈʒɛs

largesse

щедрость

Meaning

Generosity in bestowing money or gifts upon others.

Example

His largesse towards the charity was greatly appreciated.

Его щедрость в отношении благотворительности была высоко оценена.

C2 noun /ˈlɒdʒ.mənt/

lodgment

временное жильё

Meaning

The act of lodging or a place of temporary stay; also a deposit of something.

Example

The soldiers found lodgment in the abandoned house.

Солдаты нашли временное жильё в заброшенном доме.

C2 noun /ˈlaɪtoʊtiːz/

litotes

литота

Meaning

a figure of speech in which an affirmative is expressed by the negative of its contrary

Example

Saying 'not bad' as a compliment is an example of litotes.

Сказать 'не плохо' как комплимент - это пример литоты.

C1 noun lɪˈkwɪd.ə.ti

liquidity

ликвидность

Meaning

The availability of liquid assets to a market or company; the ability to convert assets into cash quickly.

Example

Maintaining liquidity is crucial for financial stability.

Поддержание ликвидности критически важно для финансовой стабильности.

C1 noun /ˈliːniənsi/

leniency

прощение

Meaning

The quality of being more merciful or tolerant than expected.

Example

The judge showed leniency in his ruling.

Судья проявил прощение в своем решении.

A2 noun /ˈlɜrnɪŋ/

learning

обучение

Meaning

The process of gaining knowledge or skills through study or experience.

Example

Learning a new language can be exciting.

Изучение нового языка может быть увлекательным.

C1 adjective lɪŋˈɡwɪs.tɪk

linguistic

лингвистический

Meaning

Related to language or linguistics; concerning the scientific study of language.

Example

The AI model learns from linguistic patterns.

Модель ИИ учится на лингвистических паттернах.

C1 noun /ˈlaɪm.stoʊn/

Lime stone

известняк

Meaning

a hard sedimentary rock, composed mainly of calcium carbonate or dolomite, used as building material and in the making of cement

Example

The ancient building was made of limestone blocks.

Древнее здание было построено из известняковых блоков

C1 noun /lɪˈkjʊər/

liqueur

сладкий ликер

Meaning

A strong, sweet alcoholic drink flavored with fruits, herbs, or spices.

Example

She served a small glass of cherry liqueur after dinner.

Она подала маленький стакан вишневого ликера после ужина.

C2 noun /ˈlɪniəmənt/

lineament

черта

Meaning

A distinctive feature or characteristic, especially of the face.

Example

Her delicate lineaments revealed her noble birth.

Ее утонченные черты выдали ее благородное происхождение.

C1 noun /luː/

lieu

вместо

Meaning

Instead of; in place of.

Example

He gave money in lieu of flowers.

Он дал деньги вместо цветов.

B2 adjective /ˈlaɪf.lɒŋ/

lifelong

на всю жизнь

Meaning

Lasting or existing for the whole of a person's life.

Example

They remained lifelong friends.

Они остались друзьями на всю жизнь.

C1 noun/verb /liːʃ/

leash

поводок

Meaning

a strap or cord used to control or guide an animal; to restrain or control

Example

The dog was on a leash during the walk.

Собака была на поводке во время прогулки.

C2 noun /lɪˈbrɛtoʊ/

libretto

либретто оперы

Meaning

The text of an opera or other long vocal work.

Example

She studied the libretto before attending the opera performance.

Она изучила либретто перед посещением оперного представления.

B1 adverb /ˈleɪt.li/

Lately

в последнее время; недавно;

Meaning

recently; in the recent past; not long ago

Example

I haven't seen him lately, but I heard he got a new job.

Я его в последнее время не видел, но слышал, что он получил новую работу.

A2 noun /lɪp/

Lip

губа

Meaning

either of the two soft parts that form the edge of the mouth

Example

She applied lipstick to her lips before the party.

Она нанесла помаду на губы перед вечеринкой.

B2 adjective; verb (past and past participle) /lɜːrnd/

learned

учёный

Meaning

having acquired much knowledge through study; gained knowledge or skill through experience or teaching

Example

She is a learned scholar with deep knowledge of history.

Она учёный с глубокими знаниями истории.

B1 noun /ˈlæbrətɔːri/

laboratory

лаборатория

Meaning

A room or building equipped for scientific experiments, research, or teaching.

Example

The students conducted the experiment in the chemistry laboratory.

Студенты провели эксперимент в химической лаборатории.

C2 noun /ˌlæs.əˈreɪ.ʃən/

laceration

глубокая рана

Meaning

a deep cut or tear in skin or flesh

Example

He needed stitches for a laceration on his leg.

Ему нужны были швы для глубокой раны на ноге.

C1 adjective /ˈlæk.tɪk/

lactic

относящийся к молоку или молочной кислоте

Meaning

Relating to milk or lactic acid.

Example

Intense exercise can lead to a buildup of lactic acid in the muscles.

Интенсивные упражнения могут привести к накоплению молочной кислоты в мышцах.

C1 noun /ˈlʌləˌbaɪ/

lullaby

колыбельная

Meaning

a soothing song sung to help a child fall asleep

Example

She sang a lullaby to her baby every night.

Она пела колыбельную своему малышу каждую ночь.

C1 noun /liˈeɪzɒn/

liaison

связь

Meaning

communication or cooperation between people or groups for a smooth working relationship

Example

She works as a liaison between the company and its clients.

Она работает как связующее звено между компанией и её клиентами.

C2 noun /ˈlɪnəmənt/

liniment

линмент / лосьон

Meaning

A liquid or lotion applied to the skin to relieve pain or stiffness.

Example

He rubbed liniment on his sore muscles after the workout.

Он растер ланимент на свои болящие мышцы после тренировки.

C1 noun /ˈlɔː.meɪ.kər/

Lawmaker

законодатель

Meaning

a person who writes and passes laws, especially a member of a legislative body

Example

The lawmakers voted on the new education bill.

Законодатели проголосовали за новый образовательный законопроект.

C2 noun /ˈlɪŋ.ɡwə/

lingua

язык

Meaning

A language, especially one used for communication among people.

Example

English has become a global lingua for business and science.

Английский язык стал глобальной лингвой для бизнеса и науки.

C1 noun /ˈlɪməˌziːn/

limousine

большой, роскошный автомобиль, управляемый шофером

Meaning

a large, luxurious car driven by a chauffeur.

Example

The bride arrived in a white limousine.

Невеста приехала на белом лимузине.

B2 noun /ˈlɒdʒɪk/

logic

логика

Meaning

Reasoning conducted or assessed according to strict principles of validity.

Example

Her argument was based on sound logic.

Ее аргумент основывался на логике.

C1 noun ˌlɪt.ɪˈɡeɪ.ʃən

litigation

иск

Meaning

The process of taking legal action; a lawsuit.

Example

The litigation accused the regime of human rights abuses.

Иск обвинил режим в нарушении прав человека.

C1 noun /ˈlɪɡ.əmənt/

ligament

связка ткани

Meaning

A tough band of tissue that connects bones at a joint.

Example

He tore a ligament in his knee while playing football.

Он порвал связку в колене, играя в футбол.

A1 verb /liːv/

leave

уходить

Meaning

to go away from; to depart or exit

Example

The train leaves at 6 PM.

Поезд уходит в 18:00.

A2 noun /ˈlæd.ər/

Ladder

лестница

Meaning

a structure consisting of two upright parallel sides connected by rungs, used for climbing up or down

Example

He climbed the ladder to reach the books on the top shelf.

Он поднялся по лестнице, чтобы достать книги с верхней полки.

B2 adjective /ˈlɪb.ər.əl/

Liberal

либеральный; толерантный; щедрый; прогрессивный в мышлении

Meaning

open-minded; tolerant; generous; progressive in thinking

Example

She has a liberal attitude towards different cultures and beliefs.

У нее либеральное отношение к различным культурам и убеждениям.

A2 noun ˈliːdər

leader

лидер

Meaning

A person who leads or commands a group, organization, or country.

Example

The leader inspired people.

Лидер вдохновил людей.

B2 noun /ˈlænd.lɔːrd/

Landlord

арендодатель

Meaning

a man who rents out land, a building, or accommodation; a male property owner

Example

The landlord agreed to fix the broken heating system before winter arrived.

Арендодатель согласился починить сломавшуюся систему отопления до наступления зимы.

C1 adjective /lʌʃ/

lush

богатый, изобилующий и роскошный, особенно относящийся к растительности

Meaning

rich, abundant, and luxurious, especially referring to vegetation

Example

The valley was filled with lush green fields.

Долина была заполнена зелеными и зелеными полями.

C2 noun /ˈliː.vɪŋz/

Leavings

остатки; пережитки

Meaning

things that have been left behind or remain; remnants or scraps

Example

The leavings from dinner were given to the dog.

Остатки ужина были отданы собаке.

B1 noun /ˈlʌvər/

lover

любовник

Meaning

a person who is in a romantic relationship or has strong affection for someone

Example

She met her lover at the café every evening.

Она встречала своего любовника в кафе каждый вечер.

C1 adjective /ˈlæv.ɪʃ/

Lavish

роскошный; экстравагантный; щедрый

Meaning

expensive; elaborate; extravagant; generous

Example

The wedding was a lavish celebration with hundreds of guests.

Свадьба была роскошным праздником с сотнями гостей.

B2 verb /ˈlaɪɪŋ/

lying

лгать

Meaning

the act of not telling the truth

Example

He was caught lying about his grades.

Его поймали на лжи о его оценках.

C2 noun /ˈlɔːŋ.ɡən/

Longan

Meaning

a small round tropical fruit with translucent white flesh and sweet taste, related to lychee

Example

Longan fruits are often eaten fresh or dried and are popular in Asian desserts.

Meaning

To stand or wait around idly without apparent purpose.

Example

The teenagers were told not to loiter outside the shop.

C2 noun /laʊt/

lout

грубый человек

Meaning

An uncouth or aggressive man or boy.

Example

The drunken lout caused a scene at the party.

Пьяный грубый человек устроил скандал на вечеринке.

C1 adjective /ˈlɪvɪd/

livid

взбешенный

Meaning

Extremely angry; furious.

Example

She was livid when she found out about the betrayal.

Она была взбешена, когда узнала о предательстве.

B2 adjective /ˈlɔɪ.əl/

Loyal

верный; преданный; надежный

Meaning

faithful; devoted; trustworthy

Example

He remained loyal to his friends through difficult times.

Он остался верным своим друзьям в трудные времена.

A1 adjective, noun, adverb, verb (past tense of leave) /lɛft/

left

налево

Meaning

on or towards the side of the body that is to the west when facing north

Example

He turned left at the intersection.

Он повернул налево на перекрестке.

C2 noun /liːən/

lien

залог

Meaning

A legal right to keep possession of property until a debt is paid.

Example

The bank placed a lien on the house until the mortgage was cleared.

Банк наложил залог на дом, пока ипотека не была погашена.

B2 adjective /ˈluː.nər/

Lunar

лунный

Meaning

relating to the moon; of or concerning the moon

Example

The lunar eclipse was visible last night.

Лунное затмение было видно прошлой ночью.

C1 adjective /ˈlɔː.ləs/

Lawless

беззаконие; анархия; беспорядок; преступник

Meaning

without law; anarchic; unruly; criminal

Example

The frontier town was known for its lawless behavior and chaos.

Приграничный город был известен своим беззаконием и хаосом.

B1 adjective ˈlɔːŋ.tɜːrm

long-term

долгосрочный, устойчивый, стабильный

Meaning

Occurring over or involving a relatively long period of time.

Example

Long-term planning is necessary for environmental conservation.

Долгосрочное планирование необходимо для охраны окружающей среды.

B2 noun /loʊf/

Loaf

хлеб

Meaning

a shaped mass of bread baked as a unit

Example

She bought a fresh loaf of bread from the bakery.

Она купила свежий хлеб в пекарне.

B2 noun ˈlɪt.ər.ə.si ˌreɪts

literacy rates

уровни грамотности

Meaning

The percentage of people in a population who can read and write; measures of educational levels in a population.

Example

Literacy rates impact socioeconomic conditions.

Уровни грамотности влияют на социально-экономические условия.

C1 noun /ˈliːweɪ/

leeway

простор

Meaning

Freedom to act within certain limits; extra space or time.

Example

The manager gave the team some leeway to finish the project.

Менеджер дал команде немного простора, чтобы завершить проект.

C1 verb /ˈlɪŋɡər/

linger

оставаться дольше, чем нужно

Meaning

to stay in a place longer than necessary; to persist

Example

The smell of coffee lingered in the kitchen.

Запах кофе оставался в кухне дольше.

C2 verb /leɪv/

lave

мыть

Meaning

To wash or bathe.

Example

She laved her face with cool water.

Она вымыла лицо холодной водой.

C1 noun /lʌmp/

Lump

комок; кусок; сгусток

Meaning

a compact mass of a substance, especially one without a definite or regular shape

Example

She found a lump of sugar in the bowl.

Она нашла кусок сахара в чаше.