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C1 verb /lɜːrk/

lurk

поджидать
Meaning
to remain hidden so as to wait for an opportunity to attack or observe
Example
A stranger lurked in the shadows.
Незнакомец скрывался в темноте.
B2 noun /liːk/

Leek

лук-порей
Meaning
vegetable related to onion with long green leaves and white bulb, milder than onion
Example
The soup was made with potatoes and leeks.
Суп был приготовлен из картошки и лука-порея.
B2 adjective /ˈlɪniər/

linear

линейный
Meaning
Arranged in or extending along a straight line.
Example
The artist used linear perspective in his drawings.
Художник использовал линейную перспективу в своих рисунках.
B2 adjective /ˈlɔːŋtaɪm/

longtime

давний
Meaning
having existed or continued for a long time
Example
They are longtime friends who met in college.
Они давние друзья, которые встретились в университете.
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.
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.
C1 adjective /ˈlɔː.fəl/

Lawful

законный; легитимный; действительный; справедливый;
Meaning
legal; legitimate; valid; just
Example
The judge confirmed that their actions were lawful and proper.
Судья подтвердил, что их действия были законными и правильными.
C1 adjective /ˈluː.krə.tɪv/

lucrative

прибыльный
Meaning
Producing a great deal of profit; highly profitable or financially rewarding.
Example
The real estate business is highly lucrative in urban areas.
Рынок недвижимости очень прибыльный в городских районах.
B1 noun /ˈlaɪtɪŋ/

lighting

освещение
Meaning
the arrangement or use of light in a place; the act of providing light
Example
The lighting in the restaurant created a warm and cozy atmosphere.
Освещение в ресторане создало теплую и уютную атмосферу.
B2 noun /ˈliːtər/

litre

литр
Meaning
a metric unit of volume equal to 1,000 cubic centimeters; commonly used to measure liquids
Example
She bought a litre of milk from the shop.
Она купила один литр молока в магазине.
A1 noun /ˈlet.ər/

Letter

буква; письмо
Meaning
a character representing one or more of the sounds used in speech; a written message, typically sent in an envelope
Example
She wrote a letter to her grandmother.
Она написала письмо своей бабушке.
C1 adjective/verb /ˈleɪ.bərd/

labored

трудный
Meaning
done with great effort and difficulty; or past tense of labor
Example
He gave a labored explanation that confused the audience.
Он дал напряжённое объяснение, которое сбило с толку аудиторию.
C2 adjective /lɪˈtɪdʒəs/

litigious

судебный
Meaning
prone to engage in lawsuits or overly inclined to argue legally
Example
He is known as a litigious neighbor who often sues people.
Он известен как судебный сосед, который часто подает в суд на людей.
B2 noun /lɔːɡ/

Log

бревно
Meaning
a piece of a dead or felled tree trunk or branch, especially one stripped of bark
Example
They sat on a log by the campfire.
Они сели на бревно у костра.
A2 adverb /ˈlaʊdli/

loudly

громко
Meaning
in a way that produces a lot of sound; with a high volume
Example
He spoke loudly so everyone in the room could hear him.
Он говорил громко, чтобы все его слышали.
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.
C1 noun /ˈlaɪbəl/

libel

клевета
Meaning
a published false statement that damages a person's reputation
Example
The newspaper was sued for libel after publishing false claims.
Газета была подана в суд за клевету после публикации ложных заявлений.
A1 adjective /ˈlɪtl/

little

маленький
Meaning
Small in size, amount, or degree.
Example
He drank a little water before going to bed.
Он выпил немного воды перед сном.
C1 adjective /ˈljʊərɪd/

lurid

шокирующий и сенсационный в яркой форме
Meaning
shocking or sensational in a vivid way, often involving crime or violence
Example
The newspaper published a lurid account of the crime.
Газета опубликовала шокирующий отчет о преступлении.
C1 noun /lɔnˈdʒɛvəti/

longevity

долголетие
Meaning
Long life or long existence of something.
Example
Good habits contribute to health and longevity.
Хорошие привычки способствуют здоровью и долголетию.
C1 noun /lɪŋˈɡwɪstɪks/

linguistics

лингвистика
Meaning
The scientific study of language and its structure.
Example
She decided to major in linguistics at university.
Она решила изучать лингвистику в университете.
C2 noun /ˈluː.mən/

lumen

люмен
Meaning
A unit of luminous flux, measuring the amount of visible light emitted by a source.
Example
The bulb produces 800 lumens of light.
Лампа производит 800 люмен света.
B1 noun /ˈlaɪ.kɪŋ/

Liking

симпатия; вкус; склонность
Meaning
a feeling of regard or fondness; a preference or taste for something
Example
She has developed a liking for classical music.
Она развила симпатию к классической музыке.
C2 adjective /ləˈkɒnɪk/

laconic

лаконичный
Meaning
using very few words; concise to the point of seeming rude or mysterious
Example
His laconic reply ended the conversation quickly.
Его лаконичный ответ быстро завершил разговор.
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.
C2 verb ˈlev.ɪ.teɪ.tɪŋ

levitating

парящий
Meaning
Rising and hovering in the air, especially as a result of supernatural or magical power.
Example
The levitating structure is an engineering marvel.
Парящая структура — инженерное чудо.
B1 noun ˈliː.də.ʃɪp

leadership

лидерство
Meaning
The action of leading a group of people or an organization.
Example
Leadership is crucial for institutional success.
Лидерство крайне важно для институционального успеха.
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.
C2 noun /ˈlɔːrdlɪŋ/

lordling

молодой лорд
Meaning
A young or petty lord; someone of minor nobility.
Example
The arrogant lordling demanded respect despite his lack of experience.
Арогантный лордлинг требовал уважения, несмотря на его отсутствие опыта.
B2 noun /ˈleɪzər/

laser

лазер
Meaning
a device that emits a concentrated beam of light
Example
The doctor used a laser to perform eye surgery.
Врач использовал лазер для проведения операции на глазах.
B2 noun /ˈlænd.fɪl/

landfill

свалка
Meaning
a site where waste material is buried under the ground
Example
The city built a new landfill to manage its growing waste problem.
Город построил новую свалку для решения растущей проблемы с отходами.
A2 noun /ˈlaɪ.ən/

Lion

лев
Meaning
a large tawny-colored cat that lives in prides, found in Africa and northwestern India
Example
The lion roared loudly in the savanna.
Лев громко рычал в саванне.
C2 noun /ˈluː.məˌnɛr.i/

luminary

выдающаяся личность
Meaning
A person who inspires or influences others, especially in a particular field.
Example
He is considered a luminary in the world of science.
Его считают выдающейся личностью в мире науки.
C1 noun /ˈlʌɡ.ɪdʒ væn/

Luggage van

багажный фургон
Meaning
a vehicle designed for carrying luggage and cargo
Example
The luggage van carried all the passengers' suitcases.
Багажный фургон перевез все чемоданы пассажиров.
B2 noun ˈlaɪf ɪkˌspek.tən.si

life expectancy

продолжительность жизни
Meaning
The average period that a person may expect to live; the length of time for which something is expected to last or to continue being effective.
Example
Life expectancy depends on healthcare quality.
Продолжительность жизни зависит от качества медицинского обслуживания.
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.
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.
C1 verb /ˈlɛvi/

levy

взимать
Meaning
To impose or collect, especially a tax or fine.
Example
The government decided to levy a new tax on luxury goods.
Правительство решило ввести новый налог на роскошные товары.
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.
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.
A2 verb /laɪ/

lie

лежать, лгать
Meaning
to be in a horizontal position; to tell an untruth
Example
The book lies on the table.
Книга лежит на столе.
C2 noun /ˈlɪtəni/

litany

литания
Meaning
a long, repetitive, or tedious account or list; originally a form of prayer
Example
The politician gave a litany of promises during the campaign.
Политик произнес длинный список обещаний во время кампании.
C1 adjective /ˈlɛdʒəbl/

legible

разборчивый
Meaning
clear enough to read
Example
Her handwriting was barely legible.
Её почерк был едва разборчив.
C1 noun /ˈledʒ.ər/

Ledger

главная книга
Meaning
a book or other collection of financial accounts of a particular type
Example
The accountant updated the company ledger daily.
Бухгалтер обновил главный журнал компании ежедневно.
A2 noun /leɪk/

Lake

озеро
Meaning
a large body of water completely surrounded by land
Example
The peaceful lake reflected the mountains in its calm waters.
Тихое озеро отражало горы в своих спокойных водах.
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.
C2 verb /lɪm/

limn

описывать / изображать
Meaning
to depict or describe something vividly in words or art.
Example
The author limned the beauty of the countryside.
Автор ярко описал красоту сельской местности.
C1 noun /læʃ/

Lash

ресница; удар плетью
Meaning
an eyelash; a sharp blow with a whip or rope; to strike forcefully
Example
She carefully applied mascara to make her lashes look longer and darker.
Она осторожно нанесла тушь, чтобы сделать свои ресницы длиннее и темнее.
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.
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.
C1 noun /ˈlɛdʒɪsleɪtər/

legislator

законодатель
Meaning
a person who makes laws, especially a member of a legislative body
Example
The legislator introduced a bill to improve healthcare.
Законодатель представил законопроект по улучшению здравоохранения.
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.
B2 noun /laɪm/

Lime

лайм
Meaning
a small green citrus fruit with acidic juice
Example
Add a slice of lime to your drink.
Добавьте дольку лайма в ваш напиток.
C1 verb /ˈluːbrɪkeɪt/

lubricate

смазать
Meaning
to apply oil or grease to reduce friction between surfaces
Example
The mechanic lubricated the car engine parts.
Механик смазал детали двигателя машины.
C2 noun /loʊm/

loam

плодородная глинистая почва
Meaning
Fertile soil mixture of sand, clay, and organic matter.
Example
Loam soil is ideal for agriculture due to its nutrient content.
Глинистая почва идеально подходит для сельского хозяйства из-за содержания питательных веществ.
C2 verb /lʌɡˈʒʊrieɪt/

luxuriate

наслаждаться роскошью
Meaning
to enjoy something in a self-indulgent way; to take pleasure in great comfort
Example
She luxuriated in the warm bubble bath after a long day.
Она наслаждалась теплым пузырьковым вечером после долгого дня.
C2 adjective /ˈluː.ni/

Loony

сумасшедший; глупый; психически нестабильный
Meaning
crazy; silly; mentally unstable
Example
His loony behavior made everyone laugh.
Его сумасшедшее поведение заставило всех смеяться.
C2 noun /lɪˈnoʊ.li.əm/

linoleum

линолеум
Meaning
a durable, washable floor covering made from solidified linseed oil, wood flour, or cork dust on a canvas backing
Example
They decided to cover the kitchen floor with linoleum.
Они решили покрыть кухонный пол линолеумом.
B2 adjective /ˈlɛŋθi/

lengthy

долгий
Meaning
long in duration or extent
Example
The meeting was lengthy, lasting over three hours.
Совещание было долгим, продолжавшимся более трех часов.
C2 noun /ˈlɑːrdər/

larder

кладовая
Meaning
A place, such as a pantry, where food is stored.
Example
The larder was full of fresh bread and cheese.
Кладовая была полна свежего хлеба и сыра.
C2 noun /laɪər/

lyre

лира
Meaning
a stringed musical instrument of ancient Greece
Example
The musician played a melody on the lyre.
Музыкант сыграл мелодию на лире.
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.
A2 noun /laɪˈbrɛəriən/

librarian

библиотекарь
Meaning
a person who manages, organizes, and assists users in a library
Example
The librarian helped me find a rare history book.
Библиотекарь помог мне найти редкую историческую книгу.
B2 noun /ˈlaɪnˌʌp/

lineup

состав
Meaning
a group of people or things arranged in a sequence
Example
The event featured a star-studded lineup of musicians.
Мероприятие представило звездный состав музыкантов.
C2 noun /lɑːrˈʒes/

largess

щедрость
Meaning
Generosity in giving gifts or money.
Example
The foundation survived thanks to the largess of wealthy donors.
Фонд выжил благодаря щедрости богатых доноров.
C2 noun /ˈluː.nə.si/

lunacy

безумие
Meaning
Extreme foolishness or madness; insanity.
Example
It was sheer lunacy to go hiking in the storm.
Это было полное безумие — идти в поход в шторм.
B2 adjective /ˈlæstɪŋ/

Lasting

постоянный; долговечный
Meaning
enduring for a long time; permanent; durable
Example
Their friendship had a lasting impact on both their lives.
Их дружба оказала постоянное влияние на их жизни.
B2 noun /lɔːntʃ/

Launch

лаунч
Meaning
a large motorboat or a boat used to transport people and goods
Example
We took a launch to cross the river.
Мы взяли лаунч, чтобы переплыть реку.
A2 noun /lɪst/

List

список
Meaning
a number of connected items or names written or printed consecutively, typically one below the other
Example
Make a list of things you need to buy.
Составьте список вещей, которые вам нужно купить.
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.
B2 adjective /ˈlɒŋ ˈstændɪŋ/

long-standing

долгосрочный
Meaning
having existed or continued for a long period of time
Example
They have a long-standing relationship with their suppliers.
У них долгосрочные отношения с их поставщиками.
C1 adjective /ˌlaɪtˈhɑːrtɪd/

light-hearted

легкий и беззаботный
Meaning
cheerful, carefree, and not serious
Example
She gave a light-hearted speech at the party.
Она произнесла беззаботную речь на вечеринке.
C1 noun /ˈlæt.ɪ.tuːd/

Latitude

широта
Meaning
the angular distance of a place north or south of the earth's equator; freedom to act or think
Example
The GPS device showed our exact latitude and longitude coordinates on the map.
GPS-устройство показало наши точные координаты широты и долготы на карте.
C2 noun /ˌluː.mɪˈnɛs.əns/

luminescence

люминесценция
Meaning
The emission of light by a substance not resulting from heat; a type of cold light.
Example
The luminescence of the fireflies lit up the forest.
Люминесценция светлячков осветила лес.
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.
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.
C2 noun /luːn/

lune

полумесяц
Meaning
A crescent-shaped figure formed by two intersecting arcs; also means 'moon' in French.
Example
The mathematician studied the properties of the lune.
Математик изучал свойства полумесяца.
C1 verb /ˈliːɡəlaɪz/

legalize

узаконить
Meaning
To make something lawful by official approval.
Example
The government decided to legalize online businesses.
Правительство решило узаконить онлайн-бизнес.
C1 noun /ˈlɔː.ləs.nəs/

Lawlessness

беззаконие
Meaning
absence of law and order; a state where laws do not exist or are not enforced
Example
The city descended into lawlessness after the government collapsed.
Город погрузился в беззаконие после того, как правительство развалилось.
C1 noun /ˈlænd.slaɪd/

Landslide

оползень
Meaning
a collapse of a mass of earth or rock from a mountain or cliff; an overwhelming victory in an election
Example
Heavy rains triggered a massive landslide that blocked the mountain highway.
Сильные дожди вызвали огромный оползень, который перекрыл горное шоссе.
C2 verb /ˈlaɪ.ə.naɪz/

lionize

возвеличивать
Meaning
to treat someone as a celebrity or give a lot of public attention
Example
The press began to lionize the young scientist after his discovery.
Пресса начала льстить молодому ученому после его открытия.
B2 adjective /leɪm/

Lame

хромой; инвалид
Meaning
unable to walk normally because of an injury or illness affecting the leg or foot; weak and unconvincing
Example
The injured horse was lame and couldn't walk properly.
Раненная лошадь была хромой и не могла нормально идти.
C2 noun /lɒŋ ˈwɪskəd ˈkætfɪʃ/

Long whiskered catfish

сом с длинными усами
Meaning
A type of freshwater fish with long whisker-like barbels around its mouth
Example
The fisherman caught a long whiskered catfish in the river.
Рыбак поймал сома с длинными усами в реке.
A2 adjective /ˈleɪtɪst/

latest

последний
Meaning
most recent in time; newest available
Example
She shared the latest updates with the team.
Она поделилась последними обновлениями с командой.
C1 noun /ˈleɪˌpɜːrsən/

layperson

непрофессионал
Meaning
A person who is not a member of the clergy or does not have specialized knowledge in a subject.
Example
The judge explained the law so that the layperson could understand.
Судья объяснил закон так, чтобы непрофессионал мог его понять.
C2 noun /lɔːŋ ɡɔːrd/

Long gourd

длинный кабачок
Meaning
an elongated green vegetable belonging to the cucumber family, used in cooking
Example
She sliced the long gourd thinly for the stir-fry dish.
Она нарезала длинный кабачок тонкими ломтями для жареного блюда.
C1 verb /ˈlɪtɪˌɡeɪt/

litigate

судиться
Meaning
to engage in legal proceedings or take a dispute to court
Example
The company decided to litigate the contract dispute.
Компания решила подать в суд по контрактному спору.
C2 noun /lɒx/ or /lɒk/

lough

озеро
Meaning
An Irish or Scottish word for a lake or sea inlet.
Example
The fishermen lived by the lough for generations.
Рыбаки жили у озера на протяжении поколений.
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.
C2 noun /loʊd/

lode

рудные жилы
Meaning
A rich source of something, often a vein of valuable metal in the earth.
Example
The miners discovered a rich lode of silver.
Шахтёры обнаружили богатую жилу серебра.
B1 noun /ˈlaɪtnɪŋ/

lightning

молния
Meaning
a flash of light in the sky caused by electricity during a storm
Example
The lightning struck a tree near our house.
Молния ударила в дерево рядом с нашим домом.
A2 noun /ˈloʊ.kəl/

Local

местный; региональный
Meaning
belonging or relating to a particular area or neighborhood; a person living in a particular area
Example
The local people are very friendly.
Местные люди очень дружелюбны.
C2 noun /ˈlɪbərˌtiːn/

libertine

Meaning
A person who behaves without moral principles, especially in sexual matters.
Example
The novel depicted the reckless life of a libertine in 18th century France.
B2 noun /ˈlɪkər/

liquor

Meaning
Alcoholic drinks, especially strong distilled ones such as whiskey or vodka.
Example
The shop sells both beer and hard liquor.
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 verb /lʌɡ/

lug

Meaning
to carry or drag something heavy or cumbersome with effort
Example
He had to lug the suitcase up three flights of stairs.
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.
C2 noun/verb /læˈsuː/

lasso

ласко
Meaning
a rope with a loop used to catch animals; to catch with such a rope
Example
The cowboy lassoed the horse quickly.
Ковбой быстро поймал лошадь с помощью лассо.
A1 verb /lɪv/

live

жить
Meaning
to have life; to reside in a particular place; to exist
Example
They live in a beautiful house by the lake.
Они живут в красивом доме у озера.
C2 noun /ˌlɪt.əˈrɑː.ti/

literati

литераторы
Meaning
well-educated, literary, or scholarly people
Example
The event was attended by poets, critics, and other members of the literati.
Мероприятие было посещено поэтами, критиками и другими членами литературного круга.
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.
A2 adjective /liːst/

Least

наименьший
Meaning
smallest in amount or degree; minimal
Example
This is the least expensive option available.
Это самый дешевый доступный вариант.
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.
B2 adjective /lɪˈdʒɪt.ɪ.mət/

Legitimate

законный; действительный; подлинный; разумный
Meaning
lawful; valid; genuine; reasonable
Example
He has a legitimate reason for being late.
У него есть законная причина опоздать.
C2 noun /lʌɡˈʒʊəriəns/

luxuriance

роскошь
Meaning
abundant growth, richness, or elegance
Example
The garden was filled with the luxuriance of tropical plants.
Сад был полон роскоши тропических растений.
B1 noun /ˈlɪt.ər.ə.ʧər/

Literature

литература
Meaning
written works, especially those considered of superior or lasting artistic merit; books and writings published on a particular subject
Example
She studied English literature at university.
Она изучала английскую литературу в университете.
C1 noun /ˌlɪbəˈreɪʃən wɔːr/

liberation war

освободительная война
Meaning
a war fought to gain freedom from foreign rule, occupation, or oppression; an armed struggle for national independence
Example
The liberation war reshaped the nation’s history and identity.
Освободительная война изменила историю страны.
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.
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.
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.
C1 noun ˌlɪb.ər.ə.laɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

liberalization

либерализация
Meaning
The removal or loosening of restrictions on something, typically an economic or political system.
Example
The liberalization of trade policies attracted foreign investments.
Либерализация торговой политики привлекла иностранные инвестиции.
C1 verb, noun /læɡ/

lag

отставать или замедляться
Meaning
To fall behind in movement, progress, or development; a delay or period of falling behind.
Example
The old computer tends to lag when running new software.
Старый компьютер имеет тенденцию отставать при запуске нового программного обеспечения.
B1 adjective ˈliː.ɡəl

legal

легальный
Meaning
Permitted by law; relating to the law.
Example
Legal systems ensure justice.
Правовые системы обеспечивают справедливость.
C1 verb /ˈlɪkwɪdeɪt/

liquidate

ликвидировать
Meaning
To sell assets in order to pay off debts; to close a business and convert assets into cash.
Example
The company decided to liquidate its assets to pay creditors.
Компания решила ликвидировать свои активы, чтобы расплатиться с кредиторами.
C2 noun /lɪˈvaɪəθən/

leviathan

огромное морское чудовище
Meaning
a huge sea monster or something very large and powerful.
Example
The ship looked like a leviathan on the horizon.
Корабль выглядел как огромное морское чудовище на горизонте.
C2 noun /ˈlæsi/

lassie

молодая девушка
Meaning
a young girl (informal, mainly Scottish)
Example
The old man greeted the little lassie warmly.
Старик тепло поприветствовал маленькую девушку.
B2 noun /ˈloʊ.təs/

Lotus

лотос
Meaning
a large water flower that floats on the surface of ponds and lakes
Example
The lotus flower blooms beautifully in the quiet pond.
Цветок лотоса прекрасно цветёт в тихом пруду.
B2 noun /ˈliːf.lət/

Leaflet

листовка; брошюра
Meaning
a printed sheet of paper containing information or advertising and usually distributed free
Example
She handed out leaflets about the environmental campaign.
Она раздавала листовки о экологической кампании.
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.
C1 adjective /ˈliː.θəl/

Lethal

смертельный; летальный;
Meaning
deadly; fatal; capable of causing death
Example
The snake's venom is lethal to humans if not treated immediately.
Яд змеи смертелен для человека, если его не лечить немедленно.
B2 adjective /ˈlɪt.ər.ət/

Literate

грамотный; образованный; хорошо образованный
Meaning
able to read and write; educated; well-educated
Example
She is a very literate person who reads extensively.
Она очень грамотный человек, который много читает.