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。

B2 noun /læp/

Lap

膝上

Meaning

the flat area between the waist and knees of a seated person; one circuit of a track or course

Example

The cat curled up comfortably in her lap while she read her book.

猫舒适地蜷缩在她的膝上，读着她的书。

B2 adjective /ˈlɪtərəl/

literal

字面

Meaning

taking words in their usual or most basic sense without metaphor or exaggeration

Example

His comment was meant as a joke, not to be taken in a literal sense.

他的评论是开玩笑的，不应当按字面意思理解。

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。

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。

B2 adjective /ˈlɪt.ər.ət/

Literate

文盲; 有教育的; 受过良好教育的

Meaning

able to read and write; educated; well-educated

Example

She is a very literate person who reads extensively.

她是一个非常有文化的人，广泛阅读。

B2 noun /ˈloʊ.təs/

Lotus

莲花

Meaning

a large water flower that floats on the surface of ponds and lakes

Example

The lotus flower blooms beautifully in the quiet pond.

莲花在宁静的池塘中美丽地绽放。

B2 noun /ˈleɪzər/

laser

激光

Meaning

a device that emits a concentrated beam of light

Example

The doctor used a laser to perform eye surgery.

医生使用激光进行眼部手术。

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。

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。

B2 noun /ˈlæn.tərn/

Lantern

灯笼

Meaning

a portable lamp with a protective covering, often used outdoors

Example

We carried a lantern during our camping trip.

我们在露营时带着灯笼。

B2 noun /ˈliːf.lət/

Leaflet

传单; 宣传单

Meaning

a printed sheet of paper containing information or advertising and usually distributed free

Example

She handed out leaflets about the environmental campaign.

她分发了有关环保运动的传单。

B2 adjective /leɪm/

Lame

跛; 残疾

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.

受伤的马跛行，不能正常行走。

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。

B2 noun /lɪˈdʒɪtɪməsi/

legitimacy

合法性

Meaning

the quality of being accepted as right, proper, or lawful

Example

The legitimacy of the election was questioned by observers.

选举的合法性受到观察员的质疑。

B2 adjective /ˈlaɪ.ə.bəl/

Liable

负责的; 有义务的;

Meaning

legally responsible; accountable; obligated

Example

The company is liable for any damages caused by their defective products.

公司对因其有缺陷的产品造成的任何损害负责。

B2 noun /ˈlænd.ɪŋ/

Landing

着陆

Meaning

the action of coming to rest on the ground or another surface; a level area at the top of a staircase

Example

The pilot made a smooth landing despite the stormy weather conditions.

飞行员尽管遇到风暴天气条件，但顺利着陆。

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。

B2 noun /ˈlen.tɪl/

Lentil

小扁豆

Meaning

a high-protein pulse which is dried and then soaked and cooked prior to eating

Example

She cooked red lentils for dinner tonight.

她今晚做了红扁豆作为晚餐。

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。

B2 adjective /ˈlʌv.ə.bəl/

Lovable

值得爱的; 可爱的

Meaning

deserving of love; endearing; adorable

Example

The puppy was so lovable that everyone wanted to adopt it.

小狗是如此可爱，所有人都想领养它。

B2 noun /ˈlaɪf.taɪm/

lifetime

一生

Meaning

The duration of a person's life or the existence of something.

Example

She achieved more in her lifetime than most people dream of.

她在一生中取得的成就，超出了大多数人的梦想。

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。

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。

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。

B2 adjective /ˈliː.fi/

Leafy

多叶的; 被叶子覆盖的

Meaning

having many leaves; covered with leaves

Example

The leafy green vegetables are very nutritious.

叶绿的蔬菜非常有营养。

B2 adjective; verb (past and past participle) /lɜːrnd/

learned

博学的

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.

她是一位对历史有深厚了解的博学学者。

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。

B2 verb /liːp/

leap

跳跃

Meaning

to jump high or far; to move quickly with large steps

Example

The cat leaped onto the table.

猫跳上了桌子。

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。

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。

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.

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。

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 /ˈlɪb.ər.ti/

Liberty

自由

Meaning

the state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions imposed by authority on one's way of life, behavior, or political views

Example

The Statue of Liberty represents freedom and democracy.

自由女神像象征着自由和民主。

B2 adjective /lʌɡˈʒʊəriəs/

luxurious

奢华的

Meaning

extremely comfortable, elegant, or enjoyable, often involving great expense

Example

They stayed in a luxurious hotel during their vacation.

他们在度假期间住进了一家奢华的酒店。

B2 adverb /ˈlaɪtli/

lightly

轻轻地

Meaning

gently or with little force or weight

Example

She touched the baby’s hand lightly.

她轻轻地触摸了宝宝的手。

Meaning

a metric unit of volume equal to one cubic decimeter

Example

The recipe calls for two liters of water.

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。

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。

B2 noun /liːɡ/

league

联赛

Meaning

An association of people or groups united for a common purpose; also a unit of distance (old use).

Example

Several clubs formed a league to promote sportsmanship.

几个俱乐部组成了一个联盟，以促进体育精神。

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。

B2 noun /lʌŋ/

Lung

肺

Meaning

either of the two organs in the chest that you use for breathing

Example

Smoking can cause serious damage to your lungs.

吸烟可能会对你的肺造成严重损害。

B2 noun ˌlɪmɪˈteɪʃən

limitation

限制

Meaning

A limiting rule or circumstance; a restriction on the size or amount of something permissible.

Example

Limitation in data affects policy-making decisions.

数据的限制影响政策决策。

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。

B2 noun /ˈlʊkɪŋ ɡlæs/

Looking glass

镜子

Meaning

a mirror; a piece of glass that reflects images

Example

She looked at herself in the looking glass.

她在镜子里看着自己。

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 noun /ˈlɒbi/

lobby

大堂

Meaning

a large open area near the entrance of a building; also a group trying to influence decisions.

Example

We met the manager in the hotel lobby before the meeting.

我们在会议前在酒店的大堂见到了经理。

B2 adjective /ˈlækɪŋ/

lacking

缺乏

Meaning

not having enough of something; missing

Example

His report was lacking in detail.

他的报告缺少细节。

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 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, verb /laʊndʒ/

lounge

休息室

Meaning

A public room for relaxing; or to sit, lie, or stand in a relaxed way.

Example

They lounged on the sofa after dinner.

他们在晚餐后懒洋洋地躺在沙发上。

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。

B2 noun /ˈlɒdʒɪk/

logic

逻辑

Meaning

Reasoning conducted or assessed according to strict principles of validity.

Example

Her argument was based on sound logic.

她的论点基于严密的逻辑。

B2 adjective /ˈlɒŋ ˈstændɪŋ/

long-standing

长期的

Meaning

having existed or continued for a long period of time

Example

They have a long-standing relationship with their suppliers.

他们与供应商之间有着长期的合作关系。

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。

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。

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。

B2 noun/verb /ˈlɪtər/

litter

垃圾

Meaning

rubbish or waste left lying in a public place; to make a place untidy by leaving rubbish

Example

The park was full of litter after the festival.

节日过后，公园里满是垃圾。

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。

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。

B2 noun /ˈlɪn.ən/

linen

麻布织物

Meaning

A strong cloth made from the fibers of the flax plant, or items made from this cloth such as sheets or clothing.

Example

She bought new linen curtains for the living room.

她为客厅买了新的麻布窗帘。

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。

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。

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。

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。

B2 noun /ˈlɪstɪŋ/

listing

列表

Meaning

a series of items or names written or printed in a specific order

Example

The listing of available jobs was updated daily.

可用职位的列表每天都会更新。

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。

B2 noun ˈlænd.mɑːk

landmark

地标

Meaning

An object or feature of a landscape or town that is easily seen and recognized from a distance; an important stage or turning point.

Example

The space restaurant is a landmark in innovation.

太空餐厅是创新中的一个地标。

B2 adjective /ˈlæstɪŋ/

Lasting

持久的; 永久的

Meaning

enduring for a long time; permanent; durable

Example

Their friendship had a lasting impact on both their lives.

他们的友谊对他们的生活产生了持久的影响。

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。

B2 adjective /lɑːrdʒ skeɪl/

large-scale

大规模

Meaning

involving a large number or quantity, or covering a large area

Example

The company is planning a large-scale expansion into international markets.

该公司计划在国际市场进行大规模扩张。

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。

B2 adjective /ˈlɪniər/

linear

线性

Meaning

Arranged in or extending along a straight line.

Example

The artist used linear perspective in his drawings.

艺术家在他的画作中使用了线性透视。

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。

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。

B2 noun ˈlaɪf ɪkˌspek.tən.si

life expectancy

预期寿命

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.

预期寿命取决于医疗保健质量。

B2 noun ˈlaɪv.stɒk ˈfɑː.mɪŋ

livestock farming

畜牧业

Meaning

The breeding, raising, and care of farm animals such as cattle, horses, sheep, and pigs for food, fiber, and other products.

Example

Livestock farming plays a crucial role in food security.

畜牧业在食品安全中发挥着至关重要的作用。

B2 noun /ˈlɒtəri/

lottery

彩票

Meaning

A means of raising money by selling numbered tickets and giving prizes to the holders of numbers drawn at random.

Example

He won a car in the national lottery.

他在全国彩票中赢得了一辆车。

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。

B2 noun /ˈlaɪnˌʌp/

lineup

阵容

Meaning

a group of people or things arranged in a sequence

Example

The event featured a star-studded lineup of musicians.

这个活动展示了一个明星云集的阵容。

B2 verb /lɪk/

lick

舔

Meaning

to pass the tongue over something; to defeat decisively

Example

The cat licked its paws clean.

猫舔干净了它的爪子。

B2 noun /liːk/

Leek

韭菜

Meaning

vegetable related to onion with long green leaves and white bulb, milder than onion

Example

The soup was made with potatoes and leeks.

这道汤是用土豆和韭菜做的。

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。

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 noun ˈlæbrətɔːriz

laboratories

实验室

Meaning

A room or building equipped for scientific experiments, research, or teaching, or for the manufacture of drugs or chemicals.

Example

Advanced laboratories enabled groundbreaking discoveries.

先进的实验室促进了突破性的发现。

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 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 /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。

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。