A2 adjective /ˈleɪtɪst/

latest

licit

合法

Meaning

Permitted by law or by rules; legal.

Example

The trade of certain goods is licit under international law.

某些商品的贸易在国际法下是合法的。

A1 noun /lɒt/

lot

许多

Meaning

A large number or amount; a group or portion.

Example

She bought a lot of books at the fair.

她在集市上买了很多书。

C2 noun /ˈlɪtəni/

litany

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.

C2 adjective /ˈlɪmpɪd/

limpid

清澈

Meaning

Clear and transparent, easily understood.

Example

The limpid water of the lake reflected the sky perfectly.

湖水清澈地反射了天空。

C1 noun /ˈleɪ.mən/

Layman

外行人; 没有专业知识的人

Meaning

a person without professional or specialized knowledge in a particular subject

Example

The doctor explained the procedure in layman's terms.

医生用通俗的语言解释了这个程序。

C2 noun /laɪər/

lyre

竖琴

Meaning

a stringed musical instrument of ancient Greece

Example

The musician played a melody on the lyre.

音乐家在竖琴上演奏了一首旋律。

C1 adjective /ˈlætərəl/

lateral

侧面

Meaning

Relating to the side or sideways movement.

Example

The football player made a quick lateral pass.

足球运动员做了一个快速的侧面传球。

B2 adjective /ˈlɔːŋtaɪm/

longtime

长期的

Meaning

having existed or continued for a long time

Example

They are longtime friends who met in college.

他们是大学时认识的长期朋友。

A2 adjective /ˈlʌv.li/

Lovely

美丽的；迷人的；愉快的；吸引人的

Meaning

beautiful; charming; delightful; attractive

Example

What a lovely day for a picnic!

什么美好的一天适合野餐！

C2 noun /ˈlɪbərəlɪst/

liberalist

自由主义者

Meaning

a person who supports liberal ideas and principles

Example

He is a well-known liberalist advocating human rights.

他是一个著名的自由主义者，提倡人权。

C2 noun /lɔːŋ ɡɔːrd/

Long gourd

长南瓜

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.

她将长南瓜切成薄片，用于炒菜。

C2 noun /lɪnt/

lint

棉絮

Meaning

small soft fibers that come off cloth, often found in dryers or on clothes

Example

There was lint all over his black shirt after the wash.

洗完后，他的黑衬衫上有棉絮。

A1 verb /let/

let

允许

Meaning

to allow someone to do something; to give permission

Example

Please let me help you with that task.

请让我帮助你完成这项任务。

C2 adjective /ˈlæmbənt/

lambent

柔和的发光

Meaning

glowing or flickering softly; having a gentle radiance

Example

The lambent light of the candle filled the room with warmth.

蜡烛的柔和光线充满了房间的温暖。

A2 noun/adjective /ˈlɪvɪŋ/

living

生活 / 生计

Meaning

the state of being alive; or a way of earning money

Example

He makes his living as a teacher.

他以教师的身份谋生。

C2 adjective /ˈlaɪðsəm/

lithesome

柔韧且优雅

Meaning

gracefully flexible and supple

Example

Her lithesome figure allowed her to move like a ballerina.

她的柔韧身姿使她能像芭蕾舞者一样舞动。

C2 noun /ˈlætɪs/

lattice

格子结构

Meaning

A structure of crossed strips arranged in a grid or crisscross pattern.

Example

The garden was decorated with a wooden lattice covered in vines.

花园里装饰着一座覆盖着藤蔓的木质格子结构。

B1 noun /ˈlæftər/

laughter

笑声

Meaning

the act or sound of laughing

Example

The room was filled with laughter.

房间里充满了笑声。

C1 noun ˈledʒ.ɪ.slə.tʃər

legislature

立法机关

Meaning

The legislative body of a country or state; the branch of government that makes laws.

Example

The legislature drafts laws for governance.

立法机关起草治理的法律。

C1 verb /ˈlɔːndər/

launder

洗衣服 / 隐瞒非法获得的钱的来源

Meaning

to wash clothes, linens, etc.; or to conceal the origins of money obtained illegally

Example

She laundered all the dirty clothes on Sunday.

她在星期天洗了所有脏衣服。

B2 noun /lɪm/

limb

肢体

Meaning

an arm or leg of a person or animal; a large branch of a tree

Example

He broke a limb while climbing the tree.

他在爬树时摔断了一只肢体。

B1 noun ˈliː.də.ʃɪp

leadership

领导力

Meaning

The action of leading a group of people or an organization.

Example

Leadership is crucial for institutional success.

领导力对于机构成功至关重要。

B2 noun ˈlɪv.ɪŋ ˈstæn.dədz

living standards

生活水平

Meaning

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

Example

High living standards improve satisfaction.

高生活水平提高了满意度。

C2 noun /ˈlæn.sɪt/

lancet

外科小刀

Meaning

a small, sharp, two-edged surgical knife used for making small incisions

Example

The doctor used a lancet to prick the patient’s finger for a blood test.

医生用兰塞特刺破病人的手指进行血液检测。

B1 noun ˈlæŋɡwɪdʒ æps

language apps

语言学习应用

Meaning

Mobile or computer applications designed to help users learn new languages through interactive lessons and exercises.

Example

Language apps make learning easier.

语言应用程序使学习变得更加容易。

C1 noun /ləˈɡuːn/

lagoon

湖泊

Meaning

A shallow body of water separated from the sea by sandbars or reefs.

Example

We swam in the calm waters of the lagoon.

我们在湖泊的平静水域游泳。

B2 noun /ˈlænd.lɔːrd/

Land lord

房东

Meaning

a person who owns property and rents it to tenants

Example

The landlord collected the monthly rent from all tenants.

房东从所有租户那里收取了每月租金。

C2 adverb/adjective /lɪˈɡɑːtoʊ/

legato

在音乐中，平滑且连贯地演奏或歌唱

Meaning

In music, played or sung smoothly and connectedly.

Example

The pianist played the passage legato, with each note flowing into the next.

钢琴家以连贯的方式演奏了这段乐句，每个音符都流畅地过渡到下一个。

C1 noun ˌlɪt.ɪˈɡeɪ.ʃən

litigation

诉讼

Meaning

The process of taking legal action; a lawsuit.

Example

The litigation accused the regime of human rights abuses.

诉讼指控政权侵犯人权。

C2 noun /lʌɡˈʒʊəriəns/

luxuriance

奢华

Meaning

abundant growth, richness, or elegance

Example

The garden was filled with the luxuriance of tropical plants.

花园里充满了热带植物的奢华。

C2 noun /ˌlɪk.wəˈfeɪ.ʃənt/

liquefacient

液化剂

Meaning

a substance that causes something to become liquid

Example

The chemist explained how the liquefacient worked in the experiment.

化学家解释了液化剂在实验中的作用。

C1 verb /ˈlɪŋɡər/

linger

停留比需要的时间更长

Meaning

to stay in a place longer than necessary; to persist

Example

The smell of coffee lingered in the kitchen.

咖啡的味道在厨房里停留了更长时间。

C2 adjective /ˈliːənaɪn/

leonine

像狮子一样的

Meaning

Of or resembling a lion.

Example

His leonine hair made him stand out in the crowd.

他那像狮子一样的头发让他在人群中显得与众不同。

C1 noun /liˈeɪzɒn/

liaison

联络人

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.

她在公司与客户之间担任联络人。

C1 adjective /lʌʃ/

lush

富饶，丰盈且奢华，尤其是指植物

Meaning

rich, abundant, and luxurious, especially referring to vegetation

Example

The valley was filled with lush green fields.

山谷里充满了绿油油的田野。

C2 adjective /ˈloʊð.səm/

Loathsome

令人厌恶的

Meaning

causing hatred or disgust; repulsive

Example

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

垃圾散发出的令人厌恶的气味让每个人离开了房间。

C2 noun /ˈlɪtɪɡənt/

litigant

诉讼人

Meaning

a person involved in a lawsuit

Example

The court summoned both litigants for the hearing.

法院召集了两名诉讼人参加听证会。

A1 noun /laɪf/

life

生命

Meaning

The existence of an individual human being or animal.

Example

Life is full of challenges and opportunities.

生命充满了挑战和机会。

C1 adjective /ˈliː.ni.ənt/

Lenient

宽容的; 宽大的; 仁慈的; 在处罚或判断中不严格

Meaning

tolerant; forgiving; merciful; not strict in punishment or judgment

Example

The teacher was lenient with students who submitted their homework late.

老师对那些迟交作业的学生宽容。

C1 noun/verb /liːʃ/

leash

牵引绳

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.

狗在散步时被牵引绳拴着。

B2 noun ˈlɒŋ tɜːm ˈmɛm.ər.i

Long-term memory

长期记忆

Meaning

Such memory that remains stored in the brain for a long time

Example

Repeated practice helps transfer information into long-term memory.

重复练习有助于将信息转移到长期记忆中。

C2 phrase /lɛt ðɛm ˈθɪə.ri/

let them theory

让他们随心所欲的理论

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.

他遵循“让他们”理论，并忽视负面情绪。

A2 adjective /liːst/

Least

最少

Meaning

smallest in amount or degree; minimal

Example

This is the least expensive option available.

这是最便宜的可用选项。

C2 verb /loʊp/

lope

以长而有弹跳的步伐奔跑或移动

Meaning

to run or move with a long, bounding stride

Example

The horse loped gracefully across the field.

马优雅地在田野上跑步。

B1 noun /ˈlaɪtɪŋ/

lighting

照明

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.

餐厅的灯光创造了温暖而舒适的氛围。

B2 noun /ˈlaɪv.stɒk/

livestock

家畜

Meaning

farm animals such as cattle, sheep, and pigs that are kept for use or profit

Example

The farmer raised livestock to supply meat and milk for the market.

农民饲养家畜，以供应市场的肉类和牛奶。

C2 noun /lɪˈnoʊ.li.əm/

linoleum

油布

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.

他们决定用油布覆盖厨房的地板。

A1 verb /laɪk/

like

喜欢

Meaning

to enjoy or find something pleasant; to have a preference for

Example

I like reading books in my free time.

我喜欢在空闲时间读书。

C2 noun /lɔːŋ ˈpepər/

Long pepper

长胡椒

Meaning

a flowering vine in the family Piperaceae, cultivated for its fruit which is used as a spice

Example

Long pepper was more valuable than black pepper in ancient times.

长胡椒在古代比黑胡椒更有价值。

C1 noun /ˈlʌɡ.ɪdʒ væn/

Luggage van

行李车

Meaning

a vehicle designed for carrying luggage and cargo

Example

The luggage van carried all the passengers' suitcases.

行李车载着所有乘客的行李箱。

C1 noun /liːs/

Lease

租赁合同

Meaning

a contract by which one party conveys land, property, services, etc. to another for a specified time, usually in return for a periodic payment

Example

They signed a two-year lease for the apartment.

他们签署了两年的公寓租赁合同。

B2 noun /ˈlɪz.ɚd/

Lizard

蜥蜴

Meaning

a cold-blooded reptile with a long body, four legs, and a tail

Example

A small lizard ran across the garden wall.

一只小蜥蜴跑过了花园的墙壁。

B2 adjective, adverb /ˈlɒŋ taɪm/

long-time

长期的

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.

她是我家长期的朋友。

C1 adjective lɪŋˈɡwɪs.tɪk

linguistic

语言学的

Meaning

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

Example

The AI model learns from linguistic patterns.

这个AI模型从语言学模式中学习。

C1 verb /ˈlæmɪˌneɪt/

laminate

覆膜

Meaning

to cover or enclose something with a protective layer, usually plastic

Example

She laminated her important documents to protect them from damage.

她把重要的文件进行了塑料封面处理，以保护它们免受损坏。

C2 noun /ˈluː.mən/

lumen

流明

Meaning

A unit of luminous flux, measuring the amount of visible light emitted by a source.

Example

The bulb produces 800 lumens of light.

灯泡产生800流明的光。

B2 adjective /liːn/

Lean

瘦; 脂肪少; 虚弱

Meaning

thin; having little fat; weak

Example

He has a lean and muscular body.

他有一个瘦而健壮的身体。

B2 noun /lɔːɡ/

Log

木头

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.

他们坐在篝火旁的木头上。

C1 noun ˌlɪb.ərˈeɪ.ʃən

liberation

解放

Meaning

The action of setting someone free from imprisonment, slavery, or oppression; release.

Example

Liberation movements inspired many countries.

解放运动激励了许多国家。

C2 adjective /ləˈkɒnɪk/

laconic

简洁的

Meaning

using very few words; concise to the point of seeming rude or mysterious

Example

His laconic reply ended the conversation quickly.

他简洁的回答迅速结束了谈话。

C2 adjective /ˈliːwərd/

leeward

背风面

Meaning

On or toward the sheltered side away from the wind.

Example

They built their camp on the leeward side of the hill.

他们在山丘的背风面搭建了营地。

C2 noun /ˌluːkjʊˈbreɪʃən/

lucubration

夜间学习

Meaning

study or meditation, especially at night

Example

His novel was the result of long lucubration.

他的小说是长时间夜间学习的结果。

B2 adjective /ˈlɪtərɛri/

literary

文学的

Meaning

concerning the writing, study, or content of literature

Example

She is a well-known figure in the literary world.

她是文学界的知名人物。

C2 noun /ˈluː.nə.si/

lunacy

疯狂

Meaning

Extreme foolishness or madness; insanity.

Example

It was sheer lunacy to go hiking in the storm.

在暴风雨中去远足简直是疯狂。

A2 verb /lɪft/

lift

举起

Meaning

to raise or move upward; to pick up

Example

He lifted the heavy box with effort.

他费力地抬起了那个沉重的箱子。

C1 verb /ˈluːbrɪkeɪt/

lubricate

润滑

Meaning

to apply oil or grease to reduce friction between surfaces

Example

The mechanic lubricated the car engine parts.

机械师为汽车发动机部件上了润滑油。

C1 noun ˌlaɪ.əˈbɪl.ə.ti

liability

责任

Meaning

The state of being responsible for something, especially by law; a debt or financial obligation.

Example

The company's liabilities exceeded its assets.

公司的负债超过了它的资产。

B1 verb /loʊˈkeɪt/

locate

定位

Meaning

to find the exact position or place of something

Example

They managed to locate the missing keys under the couch.

他们成功地在沙发下找到丢失的钥匙。

A2 noun /ˈlɜrnɪŋ/

learning

学习

Meaning

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

Example

Learning a new language can be exciting.

学习一门新语言可能是令人兴奋的。

B2 adjective ˈlɒdʒ.ɪ.kəl

logical

逻辑的

Meaning

Of or according to the rules of logic or formal argument.

Example

Logical circuits ensure effective computation.

逻辑电路确保有效计算。

A2 noun, verb /lɪŋk/

link

连接

Meaning

a connection between two things; to connect or associate

Example

The article includes a link to the official website.

文章包含指向官方网站的链接。

B2 adverb /ˈleɪ.zɪ.li/

Lazily

懒洋洋地

Meaning

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

Example

He lazily stretched his arms and yawned in the morning.

他懒洋洋地伸展双臂，早晨打了个哈欠。

C2 noun /ˈlæriət/

lariat

套索

Meaning

A long rope with a noose at one end used to catch animals such as cattle or horses.

Example

The cowboy threw his lariat to catch the stray horse.

牛仔投掷了他的套索，捕捉到了迷路的马。

B1 noun /ˈlek.tʃər/

Lecture

讲座

Meaning

an educational talk to an audience, especially to students in a university or college

Example

The professor gave an interesting lecture on history.

教授做了一个有趣的历史讲座。

B2 noun /ˈlaɪ.ə.nəs/

Lioness

母狮

Meaning

an adult female lion

Example

The fierce lioness protected her cubs from danger.

那只凶猛的母狮保护着她的小狮子免受危险。

C1 noun /ˌluː.mɪˈnɒs.ɪ.ti/

luminosity

光度

Meaning

The intrinsic brightness of a celestial object; the quality of emitting light.

Example

The luminosity of the star was measured with advanced instruments.

星星的光度通过先进的仪器进行了测量。

B2 adjective /ˈluː.nər/

Lunar

月球的

Meaning

relating to the moon; of or concerning the moon

Example

The lunar eclipse was visible last night.

月食昨晚可见。

C1 adjective /ˈlɔː.də.bəl/

laudable

值得称赞的

Meaning

Deserving praise and admiration.

Example

Her efforts to help the poor are truly laudable.

她帮助穷人的努力真是值得称赞的。

C1 noun /lʌst/

Lust

非常强烈的性欲；强烈的渴望某物

Meaning

very strong sexual desire; a passionate desire for something

Example

His lust for power corrupted him completely.

他对权力的欲望完全腐蚀了他。

C2 adjective /ˈluːsənt/

lucent

发光的

Meaning

shining or glowing with light

Example

The lucent stars brightened the night sky.

发光的星星照亮了夜空。

C2 noun ˈlɪɡ.nəʊˌsæt

LignoSat

木卫星

Meaning

A wooden satellite that demonstrates the use of wood in space technology.

Example

LignoSat demonstrates the use of wood in space.

LignoSat 展示了木材在太空中的应用。

C2 verb /ˈlaɪ.ə.naɪz/

lionize

推崇

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.

媒体开始在他的发现之后捧场那位年轻的科学家。

C2 noun /laʊt/

lout

粗人

Meaning

An uncouth or aggressive man or boy.

Example

The drunken lout caused a scene at the party.

那个醉酒的粗人把派对弄得一团糟。

C1 adjective /ˈlɪstləs/

listless

无精打采

Meaning

lacking energy, enthusiasm, or interest

Example

She felt listless after working long hours without rest.

她在没有休息的长时间工作后感到无精打采。

C1 noun /lɪŋˈɡwɪstɪks/

linguistics

语言学

Meaning

The scientific study of language and its structure.

Example

She decided to major in linguistics at university.

她决定在大学里攻读语言学。

B1 noun /ˈlaɪf.staɪl/

lifestyle

生活方式

Meaning

The way in which a person or group lives, including habits, attitudes, and possessions.

Example

A healthy lifestyle includes regular exercise and a balanced diet.

健康的生活方式包括定期锻炼和均衡饮食。

C1 noun /ˌloʊkəˈmoʊʃən/

locomotion

运动

Meaning

movement or the ability to move from one place to another

Example

Walking is the most common form of human locomotion.

走路是人类最常见的运动方式。

A2 noun /leŋθ/

Length

长度

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.

桌子的长度是两米。

A1 noun /lɛɡ/

leg

腿

Meaning

one of the limbs on which a person or animal walks and stands

Example

He injured his leg while playing football.

他在踢足球时伤到了腿。

C2 adjective /loʊˈkweɪʃəs/

loquacious

话多的

Meaning

tending to talk a great deal; very talkative

Example

The loquacious child entertained everyone with endless stories.

话多的孩子用无尽的故事娱乐了每个人。

C1 adjective /ˌlaɪtˈhɑːrtɪd/

light-hearted

轻松愉快的

Meaning

cheerful, carefree, and not serious

Example

She gave a light-hearted speech at the party.

她在派对上做了一个轻松愉快的演讲。

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

left

左

Meaning

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

Example

He turned left at the intersection.

他在交叉口左转。

C2 noun /ˈlɑːrsəni/

larceny

盗窃

Meaning

The unlawful taking of personal property with intent to deprive the rightful owner of it.

Example

He was arrested for committing larceny at the store.

他因在商店犯盗窃罪被逮捕。

A2 noun /ˈlʌɡ.ɪdʒ/

Luggage

行李

Meaning

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

Example

Please check your luggage at the airport counter.

请在机场柜台检查您的行李。

B2 adjective /ˈlɛdʒəndɛri/

legendary

Meaning

remarkable enough to be famous; often used to describe something that is iconic or widely known

Example

The legendary musician performed in front of a packed stadium.

C2 noun /ˈlɔːrdlɪŋ/

lordling

小领主

Meaning

A young or petty lord; someone of minor nobility.

Example

The arrogant lordling demanded respect despite his lack of experience.

那个傲慢的小领主尽管缺乏经验，仍要求尊重。

C2 adjective /ˌlækəˈdeɪzɪkəl/

lackadaisical

懒散或懒惰

Meaning

lacking enthusiasm, energy, or determination; careless or lazy

Example

His lackadaisical attitude toward work annoyed his boss.

他对工作的懒散态度让他的老板很烦恼。

C1 adjective liːst prɪˈpeərd

least prepared

最不准备

Meaning

Having the minimum level of readiness or equipment to handle a situation.

Example

Bangladesh is among the least prepared for climate adaptation.

孟加拉国在气候适应方面是最不准备的国家之一。

C1 verb, noun /lɜːrtʃ/

lurch

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.

B1 adverb /ˈleɪt.li/

Lately

luxuriant

繁茂的

Meaning

abundant in growth or richly abundant

Example

The luxuriant forest was teeming with life.

繁茂的森林充满了生命。

A2 noun /ˈlev.əl/

level

水平

Meaning

A position on a real or imaginary scale of amount, quantity, extent, or quality.

Example

Pollution levels must be reduced urgently.

污染水平必须紧急降低。

C2 adjective /ˈlaɪbələs/

libelous

诽谤的

Meaning

containing or constituting a false published statement that damages a person's reputation

Example

The article was found to be libelous and had to be retracted.

该文章被认为是诽谤的，必须撤回。

C1 noun /lɒft/

loft

阁楼

Meaning

An upper room or space, often under the roof of a building.

Example

She converted the old loft into a modern studio.

她把旧阁楼改造成了一个现代化的工作室。

C1 adjective /ˈliːf.ləs/

Leafless

无叶的; 光秃的

Meaning

without leaves; bare

Example

The leafless trees looked bare in winter.

冬天无叶的树看起来光秃秃的。

B2 noun ˈlɛvərɪdʒ

leverage

杠杆作用

Meaning

The use of borrowed capital or resources to increase the potential return of an investment; using something to maximum advantage.

Example

Leverage amplifies your efforts and scales your work.

杠杆作用放大了你的努力，提升了你的工作规模。

C2 noun /ˈlɒkətɪv/

locative

方位格

Meaning

a grammatical case indicating location or place

Example

In Latin, the locative case is used to indicate location.

在拉丁语中，方位格用于表示位置。

A1 noun /ˈlet.ər/

Letter

字母; 信

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.

她给她的祖母写了一封信。

B2 noun; verb /ˈlaɪnʌp/

line-up

阵容；排成一列

Meaning

a group or arrangement of people or things in a line; to arrange people or things in a row or planned order

Example

The coach announced the team line-up before the match.

教练在比赛前宣布了球队阵容。

C2 noun /ˈlæɡ.ərd/

Laggard

进展缓慢并落后于其他人的人

Meaning

a person who makes slow progress and falls behind others; someone who is slow to act

Example

The laggard student finally submitted his assignment after the deadline.

那位落后的学生终于在截止日期后提交了作业。

C2 noun /ˈlɪmərɪk/

limerick

一种幽默的五行诗

Meaning

a humorous five-line poem with a specific rhythm and rhyme scheme (AABBA).

Example

She recited a funny limerick at the party.

她在派对上背诵了一首有趣的利梅里克。

C2 noun /ˈlaɪtoʊtiːz/

litotes

委婉语

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.

说‘不坏’作为赞美是委婉语的一个例子。

C1 verb /lʊər/

lure

诱惑

Meaning

to attract or tempt someone, often by offering something appealing

Example

The advertisement lured customers with promises of discounts.

广告通过承诺折扣诱使顾客。

B2 noun /liːk/

Leak

漏洞; 漏水

Meaning

a hole in a container or covering through which contents escape or enter accidentally

Example

There is a leak in the water pipe.

水管里有一个漏洞。

B2 noun /ˈliːtər/

litre

升

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.

她从商店买了一升牛奶。

C2 noun /lɪˈbrɛtoʊ/

libretto

歌剧本

Meaning

The text of an opera or other long vocal work.

Example

She studied the libretto before attending the opera performance.

她在参加歌剧表演之前学习了歌剧本。

A2 noun /ˈlæd.ər/

Ladder

梯子

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.

他爬上梯子去拿顶架上的书。

B2 adverb /ˈlaɪk.waɪz/

Likewise

同样地; 也; 类似地

Meaning

in the same way; also; similarly

Example

She studied hard for the exam, and her brother did likewise.

她为考试努力学习，她的哥哥也做了同样的事情。

C2 noun /liːdʒ/

liege

领主

Meaning

A feudal lord entitled to allegiance and service; a loyal subject.

Example

The knight pledged loyalty to his liege.

骑士向他的领主宣誓效忠。

B2 adjective /ˈles.ər/

Lesser

较小

Meaning

smaller in amount; of lower importance; inferior

Example

He chose the lesser of two evils when making his decision.

他在做决定时选择了较小的恶。