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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。
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。
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。
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 /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。
B2 noun ləˈdʒɪs.tɪks

Logistics

物流
Meaning
The detailed coordination of a complex operation involving many people, facilities, or supplies.
Example
Logistics ensures timely delivery.
物流确保及时交货。
B1 adverb /ˈlɑːrdʒli/

largely

主要
Meaning
to a great extent; mostly or mainly
Example
The success of the project was largely due to teamwork.
这个项目的成功主要归功于团队合作。
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。
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。
C1 verb /ˈlɪbəreɪt/

liberate

解放
Meaning
to set free from imprisonment, oppression, or restraint
Example
The army liberated the city from enemy control.
军队从敌人控制中解放了城市。
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。
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.
C1 adjective /læks/

lax

宽松的, 粗心的
Meaning
Not strict, severe, or careful; negligent or careless.
Example
The security at the airport was surprisingly lax.
机场的安保令人惊讶地宽松。
B2 noun /laɪm/

Lime

青柠
Meaning
a small green citrus fruit with acidic juice
Example
Add a slice of lime to your drink.
在你的饮料中加入一片青柠。
B2 noun /luːp/

Loop

圈,环
Meaning
a shape produced by a curve that bends around and crosses itself
Example
The string formed a neat loop around the package.
绳子在包裹周围形成了一个整齐的环。
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。
A1 noun /lɛɡ/

leg

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。
B2 noun /ˈluː.nər ɪˈklɪps/

Lunar eclipse

月全食
Meaning
an eclipse in which the moon appears darkened as it passes into the earth's shadow
Example
We watched the lunar eclipse from our backyard.
我们从后院观看了月全食。
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。
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 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。
B2 adjective /ˈlɔɪ.əl/

Loyal

忠诚的; 忠实的; 可信的
Meaning
faithful; devoted; trustworthy
Example
He remained loyal to his friends through difficult times.
他在困难时期对朋友保持忠诚。
C1 verb /lætʃ/

latch

上锁
Meaning
to fasten or close something with a latch
Example
She latched the door before leaving the house.
她在离开房子之前把门锁上了。
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。
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。
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。
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。
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 /ˈlʌstrəs/

lustrous

光泽
Meaning
having a gentle sheen or soft glow
Example
Her hair looked smooth and lustrous.
她的头发看起来光滑而光泽。
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。
B2 verb lɔːntʃt

launched

发射
Meaning
Set (something) in motion by pushing it or letting it go.
Example
The satellite was launched successfully.
卫星已成功发射。
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 noun /ˈliːvˌteɪ.kɪŋ/

leave-taking

告别
Meaning
an act of saying goodbye; farewell
Example
His leave-taking from his friends was emotional.
他向朋友的告别是感人的。
C2 adjective /ˈlæk.rɪ.moʊs/

lachrymose

流泪的,悲伤的
Meaning
tearful or given to weeping; sad and mournful
Example
The movie's lachrymose ending left the audience in tears.
电影的悲伤结局让观众泪流满面。
A2 adjective /loʊ/

low

Meaning
Small in amount, degree, or position; not high.
Example
The river is at its lowest level in years.
这条河已经多年处于最低水平。
C1 noun /ˈlæd.i/

laddie

小男孩
Meaning
A young boy or lad.
Example
The old man gave the young laddie a kind smile.
老人给年轻的小男孩一个友好的微笑。
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。
C2 noun/verb /ˈlɛv.ən/

leaven

酵母
Meaning
a substance, typically yeast, that causes dough to rise; to permeate and modify
Example
A little yeast will leaven the bread dough.
一点酵母会让面团发酵。
B2 noun /ˈleɪ.zi.nəs/

Laziness

懒惰
Meaning
the quality of being unwilling to work or use energy; idleness
Example
His laziness prevented him from achieving his goals.
他的懒惰阻止了他实现目标。
A1 verb /liːv/

leave

离开
Meaning
to go away from; to depart or exit
Example
The train leaves at 6 PM.
火车在下午6点离开。
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 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 /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。
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 /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 noun /lɒx/

loch

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。
A2 noun /lɒs/

loss

损失
Meaning
The state of no longer having something or someone; the harm resulting from losing.
Example
The company suffered a huge financial loss last year.
公司去年遭受了巨大的财务损失。
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。
A2 phrasal verb /lʊk ˈɑːftər/

look after

照顾
Meaning
to take care of someone or something; to be responsible for someone’s well-being
Example
She looks after her younger brother while their parents are at work.
父母上班时,她照顾弟弟。
B1 noun /laɪt ˈkʌlər/

Light Colour

浅色
Meaning
a pale or bright shade of any color
Example
The walls were painted in light colours to make the room look bigger.
墙壁被涂上了浅色,使房间看起来更大。
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 verb /lɔːd/

laud

Meaning
To praise someone or something highly, especially in public.
Example
The critic lauded the actor's performance as a masterpiece.
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.
B2 noun/adjective /ˈlætɪn/

latin

拉丁语
Meaning
the language of ancient Rome; relating to Latin culture or language
Example
Many English words are derived from Latin.
许多英语单词源自拉丁语。
B2 adjective /lɪˈdʒɪt.ɪ.mət/

Legitimate

合法的; 有效的; 真实的; 合理的
Meaning
lawful; valid; genuine; reasonable
Example
He has a legitimate reason for being late.
他有正当的理由迟到。
C1 noun /ˈleɪˌpɜːrsən/

layperson

外行人
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.
法官解释了法律,使外行人也能理解。
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。
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。
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。
B2 noun /ˈlænd.leɪ.di/

Landlady

女房东
Meaning
a woman who rents out land, a building, or accommodation; a female property owner
Example
The friendly landlady provided fresh towels and showed us around the apartment.
友好的女房东提供了新鲜的毛巾,并带我们参观了公寓。
B2 verb /ˈlaɪɪŋ/

lying

撒谎
Meaning
the act of not telling the truth
Example
He was caught lying about his grades.
他因撒谎关于他的成绩而被抓住。
C1 verb /ˈlʌmbər/

lumber

笨重行走
Meaning
to move in a slow, heavy, awkward way
Example
The bear lumbered through the forest in search of food.
那只熊在森林中沉重地走着寻找食物。
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。
B1 adjective /ˈliː.dɪŋ/

Leading

领先的; 主要的; 最重要的
Meaning
foremost; principal; most important; guiding
Example
She is a leading expert in environmental science.
她是环境科学领域的领先专家。
A2 adjective/adverb /laʊd/

loud

响亮
Meaning
Producing or capable of producing much noise.
Example
The music was too loud to concentrate.
音乐太响了,无法集中注意力。
C1 noun /ˈlʊkaʊt/

lookout

瞭望, 哨位
Meaning
A place for watching; a person keeping watch.
Example
The guard kept a lookout for suspicious activity.
卫兵警惕地监视着可疑活动。
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 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 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 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.
A2 verb/adjective /lɒst/

lost

丢失
Meaning
Unable to find the way; no longer in possession of something.
Example
He lost his keys and couldn’t enter the house.
他丢失了钥匙,无法进入房子。
B2 noun /ˌledʒɪsˈleɪʃən/

legislation

立法
Meaning
laws considered collectively, or the act of making laws
Example
The government passed new legislation to protect the environment.
政府通过了新的立法来保护环境。
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 adverb /ˈliːɡəli/

legally

合法地
Meaning
in a way that is allowed by law
Example
He is legally responsible for his actions.
他对自己的行为负有合法责任。
C2 noun /ˈlænjæp/

lagniappe

额外礼物
Meaning
A small gift or bonus given by a seller to a customer.
Example
The shopkeeper offered a piece of candy as a lagniappe.
店主作为额外礼物提供了一颗糖果。
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。
B2 noun /ˈliːtər/

litre

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 /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 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 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 /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 /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。
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。
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 noun /ˈlɪŋ.ɡoʊ/

lingo

专业术语
Meaning
Specialized or informal language used by a particular group that is often difficult for outsiders to understand.
Example
The manual was written in technical lingo that confused the new employees.
手册是用技术术语写的,让新员工感到困惑。
B2 adjective /ˈlætər/

latter

第二个
Meaning
the second of two people or things mentioned
Example
Between tea and coffee, I prefer the latter.
在茶和咖啡之间,我更喜欢第二个。
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。
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 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。
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。
B2 noun /ˈleɪbərər/

laborer

工人
Meaning
a person who does physical work, especially work that requires strength rather than skill
Example
The laborer worked long hours at the construction site.
这名工人在建筑工地长时间工作。
C1 verb /ˈliːɡəlaɪz/

legalize

合法化
Meaning
To make something lawful by official approval.
Example
The government decided to legalize online businesses.
政府决定合法化在线业务。
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。
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 /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 adjective /ˈlɪb.ər.əl/

Liberal

自由的; 宽容的; 慷慨的; 思维进步的
Meaning
open-minded; tolerant; generous; progressive in thinking
Example
She has a liberal attitude towards different cultures and beliefs.
她对不同文化和信仰持有自由的态度。
B2 noun /ˈlɒbstər/

Lobster

龙虾
Meaning
a large marine crustacean with claws and a hard shell
Example
The lobster was served with melted butter and lemon.
龙虾配上融化的黄油和柠檬一起上桌。
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 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。
C1 noun /lɪˈkjʊər/

liqueur

甜酒
Meaning
A strong, sweet alcoholic drink flavored with fruits, herbs, or spices.
Example
She served a small glass of cherry liqueur after dinner.
她在晚餐后提供了一小杯樱桃利口酒。
C1 noun /lʌmp/

Lump

块; 团; 块状物
Meaning
a compact mass of a substance, especially one without a definite or regular shape
Example
She found a lump of sugar in the bowl.
她在碗里发现了一块糖。
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。
C1 noun/adjective /ˈlɛzbiən/

lesbian

女同性恋
Meaning
a woman who is romantically or sexually attracted to other women
Example
She is a proud lesbian and advocates for equal rights.
她是一个自豪的女同性恋,支持平等权利。
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 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。
C1 noun /ˈlɛk.sɪ.kɒn/

lexicon

词汇
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.
翻译人员必须掌握两种语言的广泛词汇。
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。
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。
B1 noun /lɪd/

Lid

盖子
Meaning
a removable or hinged cover for the top of a container
Example
Please put the lid back on the jar.
请把盖子重新放在瓶子上。
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。
A2 adjective /laɪt ɡriːn/

Light green

浅绿色
Meaning
a pale shade of green color; not dark green
Example
She wore a light green dress to the garden party.
她穿着一条浅绿色的裙子去参加花园聚会。
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。
B1 noun /ˈlɪt.ər.ə.ʧər/

Literature

文学
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.
她在大学学习了英语文学。
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 /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。
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。
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 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。
B2 noun /ˈlaɪ.nər/

liner

Meaning
A large ship used for transporting people or goods regularly, or a material used as a lining inside something.
Example
The luxury liner docked at the port yesterday.
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。
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。