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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 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 /leɪð/

lathe

车床
Meaning
A machine for shaping wood, metal, or other material by rotating it against a cutting tool.
Example
The carpenter used a lathe to shape the wooden bowl.
木匠使用车床来塑形木碗。
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。
C2 noun /ˌlæs.əˈreɪ.ʃən/

laceration

深切伤口
Meaning
a deep cut or tear in skin or flesh
Example
He needed stitches for a laceration on his leg.
他需要为腿部的深切伤口缝针。
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 adjective /laɪˈsɛnʃəs/

licentious

放荡不羁
Meaning
Lacking moral restraint; disregarding accepted rules of conduct.
Example
The novel was criticized for its licentious themes.
这部小说因其放荡不羁的主题而受到批评。
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 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。
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 /luːˈsɪd.ə.ti/

lucidity

清晰
Meaning
Clarity of thought or style; the quality of being easily understood.
Example
His explanation had great lucidity, making it easy to understand.
他的解释非常清晰，使得理解变得容易。
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。
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。
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 /ˈlɪŋ.ɡwə/

lingua

语言
Meaning
A language, especially one used for communication among people.
Example
English has become a global lingua for business and science.
英语已经成为商业和科学的全球语言。
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。
C2 adjective /ˈlɛtʃ.ər.əs/

lecherous

好色
Meaning
having or showing excessive or offensive sexual desire
Example
The character was portrayed as a lecherous old man.
这个角色被描绘成一个好色的老男人。
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 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。
C2 noun /ˈlɔːŋ.ɡən/

Longan

龙眼
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.
龙眼果通常鲜食或晒干，在亚洲甜点中很受欢迎。
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。
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。
C2 noun /ˈlɛtʃ.əri/

lechery

色欲
Meaning
excessive or offensive sexual desire; lustfulness
Example
The novel depicted the lechery of corrupt nobles.
这本小说描述了腐化贵族的色欲。
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。
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 /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。
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 adjective /ˈlɪɡ.ni.əs/

ligneous

木质的
Meaning
having the texture or appearance of wood; woody
Example
The ligneous stem supported the heavy flowers.
木质的茎支撑着沉重的花朵。
C2 adjective /ˈlɪsəm/

lissome

纤细、柔韧且优雅的动作
Meaning
Thin, supple, and graceful in movement.
Example
The dancer moved with a lissome elegance.
舞者以优雅的丽索姆动作移动。
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。
C2 noun /loʊd/

lode

矿脉
Meaning
A rich source of something, often a vein of valuable metal in the earth.
Example
The miners discovered a rich lode of silver.
矿工发现了一个丰富的银矿脉。
C2 adjective /ˈlæm.ən.tə.bəl/

lamentable

可悲的
Meaning
deserving to be criticized or regretted; unfortunate
Example
The team’s lamentable performance disappointed their fans.
球队的可悲表现让他们的粉丝失望。
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 /ˈlɪsɪt/

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。
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。
C2 noun /ˈlɪθəˌɡræf/

lithograph

石版画 (石头印刷)
Meaning
a print made by lithography, often artistic
Example
The museum displayed a rare lithograph from the 19th century.
博物馆展示了一幅19世纪的稀有石版画。
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。
C2 adjective /ˈlæŋɡwɪd/

Languid

无力的; 懒惰的; 虚弱的
Meaning
lacking energy or vitality; slow and relaxed; weak or faint
Example
After the long journey, she felt languid and needed to rest.
经过长时间的旅程后，她感到无力并需要休息。
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 verb /lɑːl/

loll

懒散地坐着
Meaning
To sit, lie, or stand in a lazy, relaxed way.
Example
He lolled on the sofa after a long day at work.
在长时间的工作后，他懒散地坐在沙发上。
C2 adjective /ˈlaʊtɪʃ/

loutish

粗鲁的
Meaning
Clumsy, rude, or aggressive in behavior.
Example
His loutish remarks offended everyone at the meeting.
他粗鲁的言论冒犯了会议上的所有人。
C2 noun /loʊm/

loam

富饶的壤土
Meaning
Fertile soil mixture of sand, clay, and organic matter.
Example
Loam soil is ideal for agriculture due to its nutrient content.
壤土是农业的理想选择，因为它含有丰富的营养成分。
C2 adjective /luːd/

lewd

猥亵
Meaning
Sexually offensive, obscene, or vulgar.
Example
He was arrested for making lewd remarks in public.
他因在公共场合发表猥亵言论而被捕。
C2 noun /ˌlɛksɪˈkɒɡrəfi/

lexicography

词典编纂学
Meaning
The art or practice of compiling dictionaries.
Example
Lexicography requires both linguistic and cultural knowledge.
词典编纂学需要语言学和文化知识。
C2 noun /liːən/

lien

留置权
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.
银行对房屋施加了留置权，直到抵押贷款清偿完毕。
C2 noun /ˈleɪ.ɪ.ti/

laity

俗人
Meaning
Ordinary members of a religious community who are not clergy.
Example
The church welcomed the laity to participate in the event.
教堂欢迎俗人参加活动。
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 /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。
C2 adjective /ləˈsɪviəs/

lascivious

淫荡
Meaning
showing an overt and often offensive sexual desire
Example
The lascivious remarks made everyone uncomfortable.
那些淫荡的评论让每个人都感到不舒服。
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。
C2 verb /ˈlɔɪtər/

loiter

Meaning
To stand or wait around idly without apparent purpose.
Example
The teenagers were told not to loiter outside the shop.
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 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 noun /lɒŋ ˈwɪskəd ˈkætfɪʃ/

Long whiskered catfish

长须鲶鱼
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.
渔夫在河里抓到了一条长须鲶鱼。
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。
C2 verb /lɪr/

leer

猥亵的目光
Meaning
To look at someone in an unpleasant, sly, or sexually suggestive way.
Example
He leered at her in a way that made her uncomfortable.
他用让她不舒服的方式看着她。
C2 adjective /ˈlɪmbər/

limber

灵活和敏捷
Meaning
Flexible and agile in body or movement.
Example
Dancers need to stay limber to perform well.
舞者需要保持灵活才能表现好。
C2 noun (plural) /ˈlɪniəmənts/

lineaments

面部特征
Meaning
The features or distinctive characteristics of the face or body.
Example
The lineaments of his face were sharp and stern.
他的面部特征很尖锐且严肃。
C2 noun /lækˈteɪʃən/

lactation

乳汁分泌
Meaning
the secretion of milk by the mammary glands of female mammals
Example
The doctor explained that lactation is a natural process after childbirth.
医生解释说，哺乳是分娩后的一种自然过程。
C2 adjective /ˈluːpi/

loopy

疯癫
Meaning
crazy, silly, or eccentric
Example
After working all night, he felt a little loopy.
整夜工作后，他感觉有点疯癫。
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。
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。
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。
C2 verb /lʌɡˈʒʊrieɪt/

luxuriate

沉溺于奢华
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.
她在一个漫长的日子后沉浸在温暖的气泡浴中。
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。
C2 noun /ˌlɪt.əˈrɑː.ti/

literati

文学家
Meaning
well-educated, literary, or scholarly people
Example
The event was attended by poets, critics, and other members of the literati.
该活动由诗人、评论家和其他文学家参加。
C2 noun /laʊs/

Louse

虱子
Meaning
a small insect that lives on the hair or skin of people or animals
Example
The child had a louse in his hair.
孩子的头发里有一只虱子。
C2 noun /ˈlɔɪtərər/

loiterer

在某地漫无目的闲逛的人
Meaning
A person who lingers aimlessly in a place without purpose.
Example
The police questioned the loiterer outside the store.
警察在商店外询问了洛伊特勒。
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/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 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。
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。
C2 noun /ˈlɔːˌɡɪvər/

lawgiver

立法者
Meaning
A person who creates or enforces laws; a legislator.
Example
Moses is often regarded as a great lawgiver in history.
摩西常被认为是历史上伟大的法律制定者。
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 /ˈlaɪər/

lier

说谎者
Meaning
a person who tells lies; an alternative spelling of liar
Example
No one trusted him because he was known as a habitual lier.
因为他是个惯常的说谎者，所以没人信任他。
C2 adjective ˌlæb.əˈrɪn.θaɪn

labyrinthine

迷宫似的
Meaning
Like a labyrinth; complicated and confusing; having many interconnected paths or passages.
Example
The old city streets were labyrinthine.
老城区的街道像迷宫一样。
C2 adjective /ˌlɛvəlˈhɛdɪd/

levelheaded

冷静和理智
Meaning
calm and sensible; showing good judgment.
Example
She remained levelheaded during the crisis.
她在危机中保持冷静。
C2 adjective /ˈlæk.ti.əl/

lacteal

与牛奶相关或类似牛奶的
Meaning
Relating to or resembling milk; conveying chyle or milky fluid.
Example
The lacteal vessels in the small intestine absorb dietary fats.
小肠中的乳汁管吸收膳食脂肪。
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 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 /ˈlæki/

lackey

侍从
Meaning
a person who is overly willing to serve or obey someone else
Example
He treated his assistant like a mere lackey.
他把助手当作一个普通的侍从对待。
C2 adjective /ˌlɪlɪˈpjuːʃən/

lilliputian

极小的
Meaning
Extremely small or tiny; trivial or petty.
Example
The model village was filled with lilliputian houses.
模范村庄里充满了极小的房屋。
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。
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。
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。
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。
C2 noun /ˈlʊŋ.gi/

Lungi

伦吉
Meaning
a traditional garment worn around the waist in South Asia
Example
He wore a comfortable lungi while relaxing at home.
他在家里休息时穿着一条舒适的伦吉。
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。
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 /ˌluː.mɪˈnɛs.əns/

luminescence

发光现象
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.
萤火虫的发光现象照亮了森林。
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.
C2 noun /ˈlɪnəmənt/

liniment

擦剂 / 洛神
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.
他在训练后擦上了伤痛的肌肉上了擦剂。
C2 noun /lɒx/ or /lɒk/

lough

湖泊
Meaning
An Irish or Scottish word for a lake or sea inlet.
Example
The fishermen lived by the lough for generations.
渔民们世世代代住在湖泊旁边。
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。
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。
C2 /laɪð/

lithe

灵活且优雅
Meaning
thin, supple, and graceful in movement
Example
The lithe dancer captivated the audience with her graceful spins.
灵活的舞者用她优雅的旋转迷住了观众。
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。
C2 verb ˈlev.ɪ.teɪ.tɪŋ

levitating

悬浮
Meaning
Rising and hovering in the air, especially as a result of supernatural or magical power.
Example
The levitating structure is an engineering marvel.
这座悬浮结构是一个工程奇迹。
C2 noun /ˌlɛdʒərdəˈmeɪn/

legerdemain

魔术, 欺骗
Meaning
skillful use of one's hands when performing tricks; deception or trickery
Example
The magician's legerdemain left the audience amazed.
魔术师的手法让观众惊讶不已。
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。
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。
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。
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。
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 /ˈlɒdʒ.mənt/

lodgment

临时住宿
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.
士兵们在废弃的房子里找到了临时住宿。
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。
C2 noun /ˈlɪɡ.ə.tʃər/

ligature

连字
Meaning
A thing used for tying or binding tightly; in music/printing, two or more notes or letters joined together.
Example
The doctor used a ligature to stop the bleeding.
医生使用了连字来停止出血。
C2 noun /ˌlaɪ.pəˈdʒen.ɪ.sɪs/

lipogenesis

脂肪生成
Meaning
The metabolic process of fat synthesis where excess carbohydrates are converted into fatty acids and stored as triglycerides.
Example
Excess carbohydrate intake promotes lipogenesis and fat storage.
过多的碳水化合物摄入促进了脂肪生成和脂肪储存。
C2 noun /ˈleʧ.ər/

Lecher

好色之徒
Meaning
a man who behaves in a sexually inappropriate way towards women
Example
The company fired him for being a lecher.
公司因为他是个好色之徒而解雇了他。
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。
C2 adjective /lɪˈtɪdʒəs/

litigious

好诉讼的
Meaning
prone to engage in lawsuits or overly inclined to argue legally
Example
He is known as a litigious neighbor who often sues people.
他被认为是一个爱打官司的邻居，经常起诉别人。
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。
C2 noun/adjective /ˈlæpɪˌdɛri/

lapidary

宝石雕刻师
Meaning
As noun: a person who cuts, polishes, or engraves precious stones; As adjective: relating to such work.
Example
The museum displayed lapidary tools used in ancient times.
博物馆展示了古代使用的宝石雕刻工具。
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 /ˈlændˌhoʊl.dər/

landholder

土地所有者
Meaning
a person who owns land, especially in large amounts
Example
The landholder leased part of his property to local farmers.
土地所有者将部分财产租给了当地的农民。
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。
C2 verb /ˈlɛvɪteɪt/

levitate

悬浮
Meaning
to rise or float in the air, usually without visible support.
Example
The magician made the table levitate during the show.
魔术师让桌子在表演中悬浮。
C2 noun /ˈlæsɪtjuːd/

lassitude

疲劳
Meaning
a state of physical or mental weariness; lack of energy
Example
After the long hike, a feeling of lassitude swept over the group.
长时间徒步后，疲劳感笼罩了整个团队。
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 /ˈliːdʒənəri/

legionary

罗马士兵
Meaning
a soldier in the Roman army
Example
Each legionary carried a shield and a short sword.
每个军团士兵都带着盾牌和一把短剑。
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。