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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。
C1 noun /lɒft/

loft

阁楼
Meaning
An upper room or space, often under the roof of a building.
Example
She converted the old loft into a modern studio.
她把旧阁楼改造成了一个现代化的工作室。
C1 noun /ˌloʊ.kəˈmoʊ.tɪv/

locomotive

机车
Meaning
A powered rail vehicle used for pulling trains.
Example
The old steam locomotive was restored for the museum.
这辆老式蒸汽机车已恢复供博物馆使用。
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。
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。
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。
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。
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。
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 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。
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。
B1 noun /ˈlʌk.ʃər.i/

Luxury

奢华
Meaning
the state of great comfort and extravagant living; an inessential, desirable item that is expensive or difficult to obtain
Example
They enjoyed the luxury of a five-star hotel.
他们享受着五星级酒店的奢华。
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 /ˈluːdɪkrəs/

ludicrous

荒谬的
Meaning
so foolish, unreasonable, or out of place as to be amusing
Example
It is ludicrous to think the Earth is flat.
认为地球是平的,这是荒谬的。
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。
C2 adjective /ˈlɪtərəl/

littoral

沿海的
Meaning
Related to or situated on the shore of the sea or a lake.
Example
The littoral zone is home to many unique marine species.
沿海地区是许多独特海洋物种的栖息地。
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。
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。
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。
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。
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。
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。
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。
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。
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 verb /ˈlɪk.wɪ.faɪ/

liquefy

液化
Meaning
to make or become liquid
Example
The heat will liquefy the butter in a few minutes.
热量将在几分钟内使黄油液化。
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。
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。
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 /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 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 /ˈlaɪf.lɒŋ/

lifelong

终生
Meaning
Lasting or existing for the whole of a person's life.
Example
They remained lifelong friends.
他们是终生的朋友。
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 verb /laɪk/

like

喜欢
Meaning
to enjoy or find something pleasant; to have a preference for
Example
I like reading books in my free time.
我喜欢在空闲时间读书。
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 verb /lɔːd/

laud

Meaning
To praise someone or something highly, especially in public.
Example
The critic lauded the actor's performance as a masterpiece.
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。
C1 noun /ˌlɪbəˈreɪʃən wɔːr/

liberation war

解放战争
Meaning
a war fought to gain freedom from foreign rule, occupation, or oppression; an armed struggle for national independence
Example
The liberation war reshaped the nation’s history and identity.
解放战争改变了国家的历史和认同。
A2 adverb /ˈlaʊdli/

loudly

大声地
Meaning
in a way that produces a lot of sound; with a high volume
Example
He spoke loudly so everyone in the room could hear him.
他大声地说话,让房间里的人都能听见。
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。
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。
B1 noun /ˈlaɪ.ər/

Liar

骗子
Meaning
a person who tells lies; someone who does not tell the truth
Example
Nobody trusts him because he is a liar.
没有人相信他,因为他是个骗子。
B1 noun ˈliː.də.ʃɪp

leadership

领导力
Meaning
The action of leading a group of people or an organization.
Example
Leadership is crucial for institutional success.
领导力对于机构成功至关重要。
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。
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。
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。
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。
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。
A1 noun

Love

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 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。
A2 noun /ˈlɜːrnər/

learner

学习者
Meaning
a person who is acquiring knowledge or skill through study or experience
Example
She is a fast learner.
她学得很快。
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。
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。
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。
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。
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 verb /luːt/

loot

掠夺
Meaning
to steal goods, typically during war, riot, or chaos
Example
The rioters looted several shops during the protest.
抗议者在抗议期间掠夺了几家商店。
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。
C1 noun /ˈlaɪk.nəs/

Likeness

相似; 类似
Meaning
the fact or quality of being alike; resemblance; a portrait or representation
Example
The portrait shows a strong likeness to her grandmother.
这幅肖像与她的祖母有很强的相似之处。
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。
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。
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。
A1 verb /ˈlɪsən/

listen

Meaning
to pay attention to sounds; to hear someone or something with thoughtful attention
Example
Please listen carefully to the instructions.
請詳心聽指示。
B1 noun /ˈlɛktʃərər/

lecturer

讲师
Meaning
a person who gives lectures, especially at a college or university
Example
The lecturer explained the theory with clear examples.
讲师用清楚的例子解释了理论。
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。
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。
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 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 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。
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。
A2 noun /ˈlev.əl/

level

水平
Meaning
A position on a real or imaginary scale of amount, quantity, extent, or quality.
Example
Pollution levels must be reduced urgently.
污染水平必须紧急降低。
A1 adjective /lɔːŋ/

Long

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。
B1 noun /ˈlaɪtnɪŋ/

lightning

闪电
Meaning
a flash of light in the sky caused by electricity during a storm
Example
The lightning struck a tree near our house.
闪电击中了我们家附近的一棵树。
B1 noun /ˈlek.tʃər/

Lecture

讲座
Meaning
an educational talk to an audience, especially to students in a university or college
Example
The professor gave an interesting lecture on history.
教授做了一个有趣的历史讲座。
C1 adjective /ˈluː.mɪ.nəs/

Luminous

光亮的; 发光的; 明亮的
Meaning
bright; shining; emitting light; radiant
Example
The luminous stars filled the dark night sky.
明亮的星星照亮了黑暗的夜空。
B1 adjective /luːs/

loose

Meaning
not firmly or tightly fixed in place
Example
The screw is loose and needs tightening.
螺丝松动,需要紧固。
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 noun /luː/

lieu

代替
Meaning
Instead of; in place of.
Example
He gave money in lieu of flowers.
他给了钱代替花。
C1 noun /læps/

Lapse

暂时失误; 错误;
Meaning
a temporary failure of concentration, memory, or judgment; the termination of a right or privilege
Example
There was a brief lapse in security that allowed the intruder to enter the building.
安全中出现了短暂的失误,导致入侵者能够进入大楼。
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。
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。
C1 noun, adjective /ˈlæksətɪv/

laxative

泻药
Meaning
A medicine or substance that stimulates bowel movements; tending to loosen or relieve constipation.
Example
The doctor prescribed a mild laxative for her condition.
医生为她的病情开了轻度泻药。
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 noun /ˈloʊnlinəs/

Loneliness

孤独
Meaning
The state of being alone and feeling sad about it.
Example
She felt a deep sense of loneliness after moving to the new city.
她搬到新城市后感到深深的孤独。
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。
C2 verb /leɪv/

lave

Meaning
To wash or bathe.
Example
She laved her face with cool water.
她用冷水洗了脸。
C1 noun /ˈleɪ.tən.si/

latency

延迟
Meaning
The delay in processing signals or data.
Example
High latency in online gaming can cause lagging issues.
在线游戏中的高延迟可能导致卡顿问题。
C1 noun /lɪˈbiːdoʊ/

libido

性欲
Meaning
Sexual desire or drive.
Example
Stress can sometimes lower a person's libido.
压力有时会降低一个人的性欲。
C1 adjective /ˈlɔː.fəl/

Lawful

合法; 合理; 有效; 公正;
Meaning
legal; legitimate; valid; just
Example
The judge confirmed that their actions were lawful and proper.
法官确认他们的行为是合法和恰当的。
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, 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 /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 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 /ˈlænd.lɔːrd/

Landlord

房东
Meaning
a man who rents out land, a building, or accommodation; a male property owner
Example
The landlord agreed to fix the broken heating system before winter arrived.
房东同意在冬天到来之前修理坏掉的暖气系统。
B1 noun /lɔːn/

Lawn

草坪
Meaning
an area of short, regularly mown grass in the grounds of a house or in a park
Example
She waters the lawn every morning.
她每天早上浇水给草坪。
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 /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。
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。
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 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 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 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。
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 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 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 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。
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 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。
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 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。
A2 verb /laɪ/

lie

撒谎, 躺着
Meaning
to be in a horizontal position; to tell an untruth
Example
The book lies on the table.
书放在桌子上。
C1 noun /ˌluː.brɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/

lubrication

润滑
Meaning
The action of applying a substance to reduce friction between surfaces in mutual contact.
Example
Lubrication of the eyes is essential for well-being.
眼睛的润滑对健康至关重要。
C1 noun /ˈledʒ.ər/

Ledger

总账
Meaning
a book or other collection of financial accounts of a particular type
Example
The accountant updated the company ledger daily.
会计每天更新公司的总账。
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。
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 /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。
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。
C1 noun /ˌloʊkəˈmoʊʃən/

locomotion

运动
Meaning
movement or the ability to move from one place to another
Example
Walking is the most common form of human locomotion.
走路是人类最常见的运动方式。
C1 noun /læns/

Lance

长矛
Meaning
a long weapon with a sharp metal point, used by soldiers on horseback
Example
The knight charged forward with his lance ready.
骑士带着准备好的长矛向前冲。