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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。
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。
C2 verb /læmˈbæst/

lambast

严厉批评
Meaning
To criticize harshly or to beat severely.
Example
The coach lambasted the team for their poor performance.
教练因团队表现差而严厉批评了他们。
C1 adjective /ˌloʊ ˈspɪrɪtɪd/

low-spirited

沮丧
Meaning
feeling sad, depressed, or lacking enthusiasm
Example
He felt low-spirited after hearing the bad news.
他在听到坏消息后感到沮丧。
B2 noun /ˈlɪvər/

liver

肝脏
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.
肝脏在清除体内毒素中起着至关重要的作用。
C1 verb /ˈlɪkwɪdeɪt/

liquidate

清算
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.
公司决定清算其资产以支付债权人。
B2 noun /ˈleɪaʊt/

layout

布局
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.
设计师为网站展示了一个全新的布局，这使得它更具用户友好性。
A1 verb /læst/

last

持续
Meaning
to continue to exist or happen for a period of time; to endure
Example
The meeting lasted for three hours.
会议持续了三个小时。
C2 noun /ˈlev.ɪ.ti/

Levity

轻浮; 轻率; 缺乏尊重
Meaning
humor or frivolity, especially the treatment of a serious matter with humor or in a manner lacking due respect
Example
The levity in the courtroom was inappropriate.
法庭上的轻浮是不合适的。
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。
C1 adjective /ˈluː.krə.tɪv/

lucrative

有利可图
Meaning
Producing a great deal of profit; highly profitable or financially rewarding.
Example
The real estate business is highly lucrative in urban areas.
房地产行业在城市地区非常有利可图。
C1 phrase lɪˈdʒɪt.ɪ.mət sɛlf dɪˈfens

legitimate self-defense

合法自卫
Meaning
Lawful protection of oneself from harm or attack.
Example
The country claimed it was legitimate self-defense.
该国声称这是合法自卫。
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.
C1 adjective /ˈlæk.tɪk/

lactic

与牛奶或乳酸相关
Meaning
Relating to milk or lactic acid.
Example
Intense exercise can lead to a buildup of lactic acid in the muscles.
剧烈运动可能会导致肌肉中乳酸的积聚。
C2 noun /lænˈtɑː.nə/

Lantana

兰塔纳
Meaning
a tropical flowering plant with clusters of small colorful flowers
Example
The lantana flowers attract butterflies to the garden.
兰塔纳的花朵吸引蝴蝶到花园。
B2 noun /ˈleɪ.bər.ər/

Labourer

工人
Meaning
a person who does unskilled physical work for wages
Example
The labourer worked hard all day at the construction site.
工人整天在建筑工地上辛勤工作。
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。
B2 verb /ˈlaɪtən/

lighten

使变亮；缓和
Meaning
to make something brighter or less dark; to make something less heavy or serious
Example
A joke can lighten the mood during a tense meeting.
一个笑话可以缓和紧张会议的气氛。
C2 adjective /ˌluː.mɪˈnɛs.ənt/

luminescent

发光的
Meaning
Emitting light without heat, glowing softly.
Example
The luminescent watch dial was visible in the dark.
这只发光的手表表盘在黑暗中可见。
B1 noun /ˈlænd.skeɪp/

Landscape

风景
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.
山脉的风景令人叹为观止，雪山的山顶和绿色的山谷令人陶醉。
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。
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。
A1 verb /lʊk/

look

看
Meaning
to direct your eyes to see something; to appear or seem
Example
Look at the beautiful sunset in the sky.
看看天上的美丽日落。
C2 noun /ˈlɔːndrəs/

laundress

洗衣女工
Meaning
A woman whose job is washing clothes and linens.
Example
The laundress delivered the freshly cleaned clothes to the household.
洗衣女工将新洗净的衣物送到家里。
C1 adjective /ˈlɪvɪd/

livid

愤怒的
Meaning
Extremely angry; furious.
Example
She was livid when she found out about the betrayal.
当她发现背叛时，她愤怒不已。
B1 adjective /ˈlʌv.ɪŋ/

Loving

慈爱的; 关怀的; 表现出爱与温暖
Meaning
affectionate; caring; showing love and warmth
Example
She is a loving mother who cares deeply for her children.
她是一个慈爱的母亲，深深地关心着她的孩子们。
C2 adjective /ˈleɪ.tɪʃ/

latish

稍微晚一点
Meaning
Somewhat late; occurring or arriving later than usual but not very late.
Example
We arrived latish to the party but still caught most of the fun.
我们稍微晚一点到达了聚会，但仍然赶上了大部分的乐趣。
A2 noun /lɪst/

List

清单
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.
制作一个你需要购买的物品清单。
C2 verb /lɪm/

limn

描述 / 勾画
Meaning
to depict or describe something vividly in words or art.
Example
The author limned the beauty of the countryside.
作者生动地描绘了乡村的美丽。
C1 noun /ˈlaɪbəl/

libel

诽谤
Meaning
a published false statement that damages a person's reputation
Example
The newspaper was sued for libel after publishing false claims.
报纸因发布虚假声明而被起诉诽谤。
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。
C2 noun /ləˈdʒɪʃən/

logician

逻辑学家
Meaning
A person skilled in logic and reasoning.
Example
Aristotle is considered one of the greatest logicians in history.
亚里士多德被认为是历史上最伟大的逻辑学家之一。
B2 noun ˈlɪt.ər.ə.si ˌreɪts

literacy rates

识字率
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.
识字率影响着社会经济状况。
C2 adjective /luːˈɡuːbriəs/

lugubrious

阴沉的
Meaning
looking or sounding sad and dismal
Example
His lugubrious expression made everyone feel uneasy.
他那阴沉的表情让大家感到不安。
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。
B2 adjective /ˈlʌvəbl̩/

loveable

幸福
Meaning
easy to love; endearing or charming
Example
The puppy was so loveable that everyone wanted to hold it.
当她收到奖项时，她无法掩饰自己的幸福。
C2 verb /læmˈbeɪst/

lambaste

严厉批评
Meaning
to criticize someone or something harshly; to reprimand severely
Example
The teacher lambasted the students for not completing their homework.
老师因学生未完成作业而严厉批评了他们。
A2 noun /laɪˈbrɛəriən/

librarian

图书管理员
Meaning
a person who manages, organizes, and assists users in a library
Example
The librarian helped me find a rare history book.
图书管理员帮我找到了一本罕见的历史书。
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 noun ˈlaɪv.li.hʊd

livelihood

生计
Meaning
A means of securing the necessities of life; a way of making a living.
Example
Fishing is the primary livelihood of coastal communities.
捕鱼是沿海社区的主要生计。
B2 adjective /ˈlɛŋθi/

lengthy

漫长
Meaning
long in duration or extent
Example
The meeting was lengthy, lasting over three hours.
会议很长，持续了三个小时以上。
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 adjective /ˈlɪŋɡwəl/

lingual

与舌头相关
Meaning
Relating to the tongue or speech.
Example
The dentist examined the patient's lingual surface of the teeth.
牙医检查了病人的牙齿舌面。
B2 noun /ˈlænd.fɪl/

landfill

垃圾填埋场
Meaning
a site where waste material is buried under the ground
Example
The city built a new landfill to manage its growing waste problem.
这个城市建造了一个新的垃圾填埋场，以应对日益增长的废物问题。
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 adjective /ˈlɛdʒɪslətɪv/

legislative

立法的
Meaning
relating to the making of laws
Example
The legislative body passed the new tax bill.
立法机构通过了新的税法。
B1 noun /ˈlɪk.wɪd/

Liquid

液体
Meaning
a substance that flows freely but is of constant volume, having a consistency like that of water or oil
Example
Water is a liquid at room temperature.
水在常温下是液体。
B2 noun /ˈlɛtɪs/

lettuce

生菜
Meaning
a leafy green vegetable commonly used in salads and sandwiches
Example
She added fresh lettuce to the sandwich.
她在三明治里加了新鲜的生菜。
C1 noun /ˈlɛɡɪŋ/

legging

紧身裤
Meaning
tight-fitting stretch pants, typically worn by women for exercise or casual wear
Example
She bought a new pair of black leggings for the gym.
她为健身房买了一条新的黑色紧身裤。
C1 verb /lɜːrk/

lurk

潜伏
Meaning
to remain hidden so as to wait for an opportunity to attack or observe
Example
A stranger lurked in the shadows.
一个陌生人潜伏在阴影中。
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！
B2 noun /loʊf/

Loaf

面包
Meaning
a shaped mass of bread baked as a unit
Example
She bought a fresh loaf of bread from the bakery.
她从面包店买了一个新鲜的面包。
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 /ˈlaɪ.kli.hʊd/

likelihood

可能性
Meaning
the chance or probability of something happening
Example
There is a strong likelihood of rain tomorrow.
明天有很大的降雨可能性。
A2 noun /læb/

lab

实验室
Meaning
a place equipped for scientific experiments, research, or teaching
Example
The students conducted an experiment in the chemistry lab.
学生们在化学实验室里做了一个实验。
B1 adjective /ˌlɛftˈhændɪd/

left-handed

左撇子
Meaning
Using or done with the left hand; also can mean clumsy or awkward.
Example
She is left-handed and writes beautifully with her left hand.
她是左撇子，左手写字非常漂亮。
B2 noun /ˈledʒ.ənd/

Legend

传说; 神话
Meaning
a traditional story sometimes popularly regarded as historical but unauthenticated; an extremely famous or notorious person
Example
The legend of King Arthur has inspired many books.
亚瑟王的传奇激发了许多书籍。
A2 verb /liːd/

lead

领导
Meaning
To guide or be in charge; to show the way.
Example
He led the team to victory.
他带领团队走向胜利。
B1 noun /ˈlɪm.ɪt/

Limit

限制; 限度
Meaning
a point or level beyond which something does not or may not extend or pass; the greatest amount allowed
Example
There is a speed limit on this road.
这条路上有速度限制。
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 adjective /læŋk/

lank

高而瘦
Meaning
Tall, thin, and often awkward in appearance.
Example
The lank teenager towered over his classmates.
那个高而瘦的少年比他的同班同学高。
C2 noun /lɒx/

loch

湖
Meaning
a lake or sea inlet, especially in Scotland
Example
Tourists visit Loch Ness to search for the legendary monster.
游客们参观了洛赫湖，以寻找传说中的怪兽。
C2 noun /ˈluːkər/

lucre

利润
Meaning
money, especially when regarded as sordid or gained dishonorably
Example
He was motivated more by lucre than by duty.
他更多的是由利润而不是责任驱动。
B1 adjective ˈliː.ɡəl

legal

合法
Meaning
Permitted by law; relating to the law.
Example
Legal systems ensure justice.
法律系统确保公正。
C2 noun /ˈlɑːrdər/

larder

储藏室
Meaning
A place, such as a pantry, where food is stored.
Example
The larder was full of fresh bread and cheese.
储藏室里满是新鲜的面包和奶酪。
B2 noun /lɔːntʃ/

Launch

快艇
Meaning
a large motorboat or a boat used to transport people and goods
Example
We took a launch to cross the river.
我们乘坐快艇穿越了河流。
C2 verb /leɪv/

lave

洗
Meaning
To wash or bathe.
Example
She laved her face with cool water.
她用冷水洗了脸。
C2 noun /ˈliː.vɪŋz/

Leavings

剩余物; 残留物
Meaning
things that have been left behind or remain; remnants or scraps
Example
The leavings from dinner were given to the dog.
晚餐的剩余物被给了狗。
A2 adjective /laɪt red/

Light Red

浅红色
Meaning
a pale or diluted shade of red color
Example
She wore a light red dress to the party.
她穿着一件浅红色的裙子去参加派对。
C2 noun /ˈlæsi/

lassie

小女孩
Meaning
a young girl (informal, mainly Scottish)
Example
The old man greeted the little lassie warmly.
老人热情地迎接了小女孩。
C2 verb /ˈlæs.ə.reɪt/

lacerate

割裂，撕裂
Meaning
to tear or cut deeply in the skin or flesh
Example
The broken glass lacerated his hand.
破碎的玻璃割伤了他的手。
C1 verb, noun /læɡ/

lag

滞后或延迟
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.
旧电脑在运行新软件时常常滞后。
C2 noun /ˈlɪtərdʒi/

liturgy

礼仪
Meaning
A form or formulary according to which public religious worship is conducted.
Example
The priest followed the liturgy during the Sunday mass.
牧师在周日弥撒中遵循了礼仪。
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。
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 /luːˈbrɪsɪti/

lubricity

滑润性
Meaning
the quality of being slippery or smooth; sometimes also refers to lewdness
Example
The lubricity of the surface made it difficult to walk on.
表面的滑润性使得行走变得困难。
C2 noun /ˈluː.məˌnɛr.i/

luminary

杰出人物
Meaning
A person who inspires or influences others, especially in a particular field.
Example
He is considered a luminary in the world of science.
他被认为是科学界的杰出人物。
B1 adjective /ˈlɪmɪtɪd/

limited

有限的
Meaning
Restricted in size, amount, or extent; not great in number or ability.
Example
Tickets for the concert are limited.
音乐会的票是有限的。
C2 adjective /ˈluː.ni/

Loony

疯狂的; 傻的; 精神不稳定
Meaning
crazy; silly; mentally unstable
Example
His loony behavior made everyone laugh.
他的疯狂行为让每个人都笑了。
A1 adjective /lɑːrdʒ/

Large

大; 巨大的; 庞大的
Meaning
of considerable size, extent, or intensity; big
Example
The large building dominated the city skyline.
那座大楼主宰了城市的天际线。
C1 adjective /ˈliː.θəl/

Lethal

致命的; 致死的;
Meaning
deadly; fatal; capable of causing death
Example
The snake's venom is lethal to humans if not treated immediately.
蛇的毒液对人类致命，如果不立即治疗。
C2 noun /ˌlɛksɪˈkɒɡrəfər/

lexicographer

词典编纂者
Meaning
A person who compiles, writes, or edits dictionaries.
Example
The lexicographer spent years compiling the dictionary.
词典编纂者花了几年时间编写词典。
C1 noun /ˈleɪ.dəl/

Ladle

汤勺
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.
使用汤勺将热汤倒入碗中。
B2 noun /leɪs/

Lace

花边
Meaning
a delicate fabric made of yarn or thread in an open weblike pattern; a cord or string for fastening
Example
She wore a beautiful dress decorated with intricate lace patterns.
她穿着一件精美的衣服，装饰着复杂的花边图案。
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 /ˈlɔɪəlti/

loyalty

忠诚
Meaning
a strong feeling of support or allegiance
Example
His loyalty to the company earned him great respect.
他对公司的忠诚为他赢得了极大的尊敬。
C2 adjective /lɪˈbɪdənəs/

libidinous

好色
Meaning
Showing excessive sexual drive; lustful.
Example
The play was criticized for its libidinous characters.
这部剧因其好色的角色而受到批评。
A1 noun, verb /laɪn/

line

线
Meaning
A long narrow mark or band; a row of people or things; to cover the inside surface of something.
Example
People waited in a long line outside the theater.
人们在剧院外排着长队等候。
C2 noun /ˈlɪniəmənt/

lineament

面部特征
Meaning
A distinctive feature or characteristic, especially of the face.
Example
Her delicate lineaments revealed her noble birth.
她精致的面部特征揭示了她高贵的出身。
C1 adjective /ˈlɛdʒəbl/

legible

可读的
Meaning
clear enough to read
Example
Her handwriting was barely legible.
她的手写字几乎不可读。
B1 verb /lend/

lend

借出
Meaning
to give temporarily; to allow someone to use something
Example
Can you lend me your pen?
你能借给我你的钢笔吗？
C1 adjective ˈluː.sɪd

lucid

清晰且易于理解
Meaning
Clear and easily understandable thoughts or explanations.
Example
His explanation was so lucid that everyone understood it.
他的解释如此清晰，以至于每个人都理解了。
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。
C2 noun /ˈlæŋɡər/

languor

倦怠
Meaning
A state of tiredness, inertia, or dreamy relaxation.
Example
The hot afternoon filled her with languor.
炎热的下午让她感到疲倦。
C2 noun /luːn/

lune

新月
Meaning
A crescent-shaped figure formed by two intersecting arcs; also means 'moon' in French.
Example
The mathematician studied the properties of the lune.
数学家研究了新月的特性。
C2 noun /lɪˈvaɪəθən/

leviathan

巨大海怪
Meaning
a huge sea monster or something very large and powerful.
Example
The ship looked like a leviathan on the horizon.
那艘船在地平线上看起来像一只巨大的海怪。
C2 noun /lɑːrˈʒes/

largess

慷慨
Meaning
Generosity in giving gifts or money.
Example
The foundation survived thanks to the largess of wealthy donors.
这个基金会得以生存，多亏了富有捐赠者的慷慨。
C2 noun /ˈlɛvi/

levee

堤坝
Meaning
An embankment built to prevent the overflow of a river or to hold back water.
Example
The town built a levee to protect itself from flooding.
该市建造了一座堤坝，以防洪水。
C2 adjective /ˈlɪəri/

leery

怀疑的
Meaning
Cautious or wary due to suspicion or distrust.
Example
She was leery of investing in the new business.
她对投资新业务感到怀疑。
A2 noun /ˈlem.ən/

Lemon

柠檬
Meaning
a yellow citrus fruit with acidic juice
Example
She squeezed a lemon into her tea.
她把一个柠檬挤进了她的茶里。
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。
B1 noun /læd/

lad

小伙子
Meaning
a boy or young man; a male youth
Example
The young lad helped his father in the shop.
这个年轻小伙子在商店里帮助了他的父亲。
B2 noun /ˈleð.ər/

Leather

皮革
Meaning
animal skin that has been treated to preserve it and make it suitable for use
Example
He bought a leather jacket from the store.
他在商店里买了一件皮夹克。
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 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 ˈlɪniɪdʒ

Lineage

家谱
Meaning
Direct descent from an ancestor; ancestry or pedigree.
Example
Tracing your lineage can reveal unknown ancestors.
追踪你的家谱可以揭示未知的祖先。
C2 noun/verb /læˈsuː/

lasso

套索
Meaning
a rope with a loop used to catch animals; to catch with such a rope
Example
The cowboy lassoed the horse quickly.
牛仔快速用拉索抓住了马。
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。
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。
A1 noun ˈlæŋɡwɪdʒ

language

语言
Meaning
A method of communication used by humans, consisting of spoken and written words structured in specific ways.
Example
Learning a new language can be exciting.
学习一门新语言可能会很兴奋。
A1 adjective/adverb /lɛs/

less

更少
Meaning
A smaller amount; not as much.
Example
She spends less money than her brother.
她花的钱比她哥哥少。
C1 noun /ˈliːweɪ/

leeway

回旋余地
Meaning
Freedom to act within certain limits; extra space or time.
Example
The manager gave the team some leeway to finish the project.
经理给了团队一些回旋余地来完成项目。
C1 noun ˌlɪb.ər.ə.laɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

liberalization

自由化
Meaning
The removal or loosening of restrictions on something, typically an economic or political system.
Example
The liberalization of trade policies attracted foreign investments.
贸易政策的自由化吸引了外国投资。
C1 noun /ˈlɔː.meɪ.kər/

Lawmaker

立法者
Meaning
a person who writes and passes laws, especially a member of a legislative body
Example
The lawmakers voted on the new education bill.
立法者对新的教育法案进行了投票。
B2 noun ˈlɛɡ.ə.si

legacy

遗产
Meaning
An amount of money or property left to someone in a will; something left or handed down by a predecessor.
Example
His contributions left a lasting legacy in the industry.
他的贡献在行业中留下了持久的遗产。
C1 noun /ˈlaɪtʃi/

Litchi

荔枝
Meaning
a small oval pink-red tropical fruit with white translucent flesh and sweet taste
Example
The litchi has a rough pink shell that you peel to eat the sweet white fruit inside.
荔枝有一层粗糙的粉红色外皮，你剥开它就可以吃到里面甜美的白色果实。
C1 noun /ˈlɔː.ləs.nəs/

Lawlessness

无法律
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.
政府崩溃后，城市陷入了无法律的状态。
C2 adjective /lʌɡˈʒʊəriənt/

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。
B1 noun /ˈlɪsənər/

listener

听众
Meaning
a person who listens or pays attention to something, especially to a speaker or sound.
Example
She is a good listener who always understands others' problems.
她是一个很好的听众，总是理解他人的问题。
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。
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。