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。

C1 adjective /ˈlʌʃəs/

luscious

美味的

Meaning

deliciously sweet or rich; highly appealing to the senses

Example

She served a luscious chocolate cake.

她端上了一块美味的巧克力蛋糕。

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。

C1 verb /ˈlɛvi/

levy

征收

Meaning

To impose or collect, especially a tax or fine.

Example

The government decided to levy a new tax on luxury goods.

政府决定对奢侈品征收新税。

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。

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。

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 adverb /ˈleŋθ.waɪz/

Lengthwise

沿长度方向; 沿最长的维度

Meaning

in the direction of the length; along the longest dimension

Example

Fold the paper lengthwise to make it easier to carry.

沿着长度将纸张对折，这样便于携带。

B2 noun /ˈlɒk.ɪt/

Locket

项链坠子

Meaning

a small ornamental case, typically made of gold or silver, worn on a chain around the neck

Example

She kept her grandmother's photo in the locket.

她把祖母的照片放在了项链坠子里。

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。

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。

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。

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。

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。

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 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。

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。

C1 noun /ˈlɪrɪk/

lyric

歌词

Meaning

the words of a song or a short poem that expresses personal feelings

Example

She memorized every lyric of her favorite song.

她记住了她最喜欢的歌曲的每一首歌词。

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？

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 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 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。

C2 noun /ˈlɪθəˌtaɪp/

lithotype

石印类型 (印刷表面)

Meaning

a printing surface or type made for lithography

Example

The printer used a lithotype to produce multiple copies of the design.

打印机使用石印类型来制作设计的多个副本。

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。

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。

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/adjective /ˈluː.nə.tɪk/

lunatic

疯子

Meaning

A person who is insane or acting in a foolish or reckless way; also used as an adjective meaning insane.

Example

The driver was driving like a lunatic on the highway.

司机在高速公路上像疯子一样开车。

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。

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。

B1 adverb /ˈleɪt.li/

Lately

To praise someone or something highly, especially in public.

Example

The critic lauded the actor's performance as a masterpiece.

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 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。

B1 adjective /ˈlaɪv.li/

Lively

充满活力的; 活泼的; 快乐的

Meaning

full of life and energy; animated; cheerful

Example

The children had a lively discussion about their favorite books.

孩子们就他们最喜欢的书进行了充满活力的讨论。

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。

A2 noun /ˈlɔːndri/

laundry

幸福

Meaning

clothes or linens that need to be washed or have been washed

Example

She folded the clean laundry neatly.

当她收到奖项时，她无法掩饰自己的幸福。

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。

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。

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。

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。

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 /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。

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。

C1 adjective /ˈlækˌlʌstər/

lackluster

黯淡无光

Meaning

Lacking in vitality, force, or conviction; uninspired or uninspiring.

Example

The lackluster performance disappointed the audience.

黯淡无光的表现让观众失望。

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。

A2 noun /lɪp/

Lip

嘴唇

Meaning

either of the two soft parts that form the edge of the mouth

Example

She applied lipstick to her lips before the party.

她在派对前涂上了口红。

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。

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。

A1 noun /ˈles.ən/

Lesson

课

Meaning

a period of learning or teaching; an experience that teaches you something

Example

Today's math lesson was about fractions.

今天的数学课是关于分数的。

A2 adjective /ˈlʌki/

lucky

幸运的

Meaning

having good fortune or favorable circumstances

Example

She felt lucky to have such supportive friends.

她觉得自己很幸运，拥有如此支持她的朋友。

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 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。

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。

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 /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。

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 /ˈlɪt.ər.ə.si/

Literacy

识字

Meaning

the ability to read and write; competence or knowledge in a specified area

Example

Adult literacy programs help people learn to read.

成人识字课程帮助人们学习阅读。

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。

A2 noun /ˈloʊ.kəl/

Local

地方的; 区域性的

Meaning

belonging or relating to a particular area or neighborhood; a person living in a particular area

Example

The local people are very friendly.

当地人非常友好。

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 /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。

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。

C1 adjective /ˈljʊərɪd/

lurid

令人震惊且生动的轰动性

Meaning

shocking or sensational in a vivid way, often involving crime or violence

Example

The newspaper published a lurid account of the crime.

报纸发布了一篇令人震惊的犯罪报道。

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。

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。

A2 verb /ˈloʊər/

lower

降低

Meaning

to move something to a lower position or to reduce

Example

The company decided to lower the prices.

公司决定降低价格。

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。

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 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。

A2 noun /loʊˈkeɪʃən/

location

位置

Meaning

a particular place or position

Example

This cafe is in a beautiful location near the lake.

这个咖啡馆位于湖边的一个美丽的位置。

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 /ˈlʌvər/

lover

情人

Meaning

a person who is in a romantic relationship or has strong affection for someone

Example

She met her lover at the café every evening.

她每天晚上都在咖啡馆与她的情人见面。

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 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 noun lɑːˈʒɛs

largesse

慷慨

Meaning

Generosity in bestowing money or gifts upon others.

Example

His largesse towards the charity was greatly appreciated.

他对慈善事业的慷慨得到了高度赞赏。

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。

B1 noun /ˈleɪ.bər/

Labour

体力或脑力劳动

Meaning

work involving physical or mental effort; workers as a group

Example

The construction required months of hard labour to complete.

这项建设工程需要数月的辛勤劳动才能完成。

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 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 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。

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。

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。

C1 adjective /ˈloʊli/

lowly

谦逊

Meaning

humble in status, position, or manner

Example

She rose from a lowly position to become the company's CEO.

她从一个低位上升成为了公司的首席执行官。

C1 verb /ˈlaɪ.kən/

liken

比较

Meaning

to compare one thing to another, often in a figurative way

Example

He likened her voice to sweet music.

他把她的声音与甜美的音乐相提并论。

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 /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 noun /lʌk/

Luck

运气

Meaning

success or failure apparently brought by chance rather than through one's own actions

Example

She had good luck with her job interview.

她在面试中有好运气。

A1 adjective /lɔːŋ/

Long

长

Meaning

having great length; extended in distance or time

Example

The long road stretched for miles ahead.

这条长路延伸了好几英里。

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。

C1 adjective ləˈθɑːrdʒɪk

lethargic

昏睡

Meaning

Being inactive due to lack of physical or mental energy

Example

After a heavy meal, he felt lethargic and sleepy.

吃了丰盛的晚餐后，他感到昏睡和困倦。

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。

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。

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。

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。

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。

C1 noun /ˈlʌstər/

luster

光泽

Meaning

a gentle sheen or soft glow, especially from a polished surface

Example

The diamond had a brilliant luster.

钻石有着耀眼的光泽。

B1 adjective ˈlɔːŋ.tɜːrm

long-term

长期的, 可持续的, 永久的

Meaning

Occurring over or involving a relatively long period of time.

Example

Long-term planning is necessary for environmental conservation.

长期规划对环境保护至关重要。

C1 noun /ˈlɔːriət/

laureate

获得者

Meaning

A person honored with an award for outstanding achievement in a field, especially the arts or sciences.

Example

The Nobel laureate gave an inspiring lecture on peace.

诺贝尔奖获得者就和平发表了激动人心的演讲。

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。

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 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 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。

C1 noun /liːtʃ/

Leech

水蛭

Meaning

an aquatic or terrestrial annelid worm with suckers at both ends; metaphorically, a person who extorts profit from others

Example

The leech attached itself to his leg while swimming.

水蛭在他游泳时附着在他的腿上。

C1 adjective /ˈlaʊzi/

lousy

糟糕

Meaning

of very poor quality; bad or unpleasant

Example

He felt lousy after catching the flu.

他在得了流感后感觉很糟糕。

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 /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。

B1 noun /læm/

Lamb

小羊

Meaning

a young sheep; meat from a young sheep

Example

The little lamb followed its mother everywhere.

小羊到处跟着它的母亲。

B2 noun /ˈlæv.ən.dər/

Lavender

薰衣草

Meaning

a fragrant purple flowering plant used in perfumes and aromatherapy

Example

The lavender field filled the air with its sweet, calming fragrance.

薰衣草田充满了甜美而宁静的香气。

C1 noun /ˈloʊ.fər/

Loafer

懒人，避免工作或努力的人

Meaning

a person who avoids work or effort; an idler

Example

Don't be a loafer, help us with the work.

不要做洛费尔，帮我们做工作。

C1 noun /ˈloʊ.kəst/

Locust

蝗虫

Meaning

a large insect that flies in groups and eats crops

Example

The locusts destroyed the entire wheat field.

蝗虫摧毁了整个小麦田。

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。

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。

C1 noun /ˈliːʒən/

lesion

损伤

Meaning

An area of damage or abnormal change in the tissue of an organism, often caused by injury or disease.

Example

The doctor examined the skin lesion carefully.

医生仔细检查了皮肤上的损伤。