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C2 noun /ˈluː.nə.si/

lunacy

疯狂
Meaning
Extreme foolishness or madness; insanity.
Example
It was sheer lunacy to go hiking in the storm.
在暴风雨中去远足简直是疯狂。
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。
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。
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。
C1 noun /ˈlɛdʒɪsleɪtər/

legislator

立法者
Meaning
a person who makes laws, especially a member of a legislative body
Example
The legislator introduced a bill to improve healthcare.
立法者提出了一项改善医疗保健的法案。
C1 noun /ˈlʌləˌbaɪ/

lullaby

摇篮曲
Meaning
a soothing song sung to help a child fall asleep
Example
She sang a lullaby to her baby every night.
她每晚都会唱摇篮曲给她的宝宝听。
A2 adjective /ˈloʊn.li/

Lonely

孤独的; 孤立的
Meaning
solitary; isolated; without companions
Example
She felt lonely after moving to a new city.
她在搬到一个新城市后感到孤独。
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 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。
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。
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。
C1 adjective /ləˈbɔːr.i.əs/

laborious

费力的
Meaning
requiring considerable effort and time; difficult and hard-working
Example
Writing the long report was a laborious task.
写长报告是一项费力的任务。
B1 noun /ˈlæbrətɔːri/

laboratory

实验室
Meaning
A room or building equipped for scientific experiments, research, or teaching.
Example
The students conducted the experiment in the chemistry laboratory.
学生们在化学实验室进行了实验。
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 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。
C1 noun /ˈleɪ.dəl/

Ladle

汤勺
Meaning
a large deep spoon with a long handle, used for serving soup or other liquids
Example
Use the ladle to serve the hot soup into bowls.
使用汤勺将热汤倒入碗中。
C1 noun /ˈlɪŋɡwɪst/

linguist

语言学家
Meaning
A person skilled in foreign languages or in the scientific study of language.
Example
She is a linguist who speaks six languages fluently.
她是一位能流利讲六种语言的语言学家。
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 /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。
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。
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。
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.
C1 noun /ˈlæb.ə.rɪnθ/

labyrinth

迷宫, 复杂的路径网络
Meaning
A complicated network of paths or passages; an intricate and confusing arrangement.
Example
The city's streets were like a labyrinth.
城市的街道像迷宫一样。
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。
C1 noun /ˈleɪ.mən/

Layman

外行人; 没有专业知识的人
Meaning
a person without professional or specialized knowledge in a particular subject
Example
The doctor explained the procedure in layman's terms.
医生用通俗的语言解释了这个程序。
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。
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。
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。
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。
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 /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。
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 adverb /ˈleɪ.zɪ.li/

Lazily

懒洋洋地
Meaning
in a way that shows unwillingness to work or use energy; sluggishly
Example
He lazily stretched his arms and yawned in the morning.
他懒洋洋地伸展双臂,早晨打了个哈欠。
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。
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 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 noun /ˈlɪɡ.əmənt/

ligament

韧带组织
Meaning
A tough band of tissue that connects bones at a joint.
Example
He tore a ligament in his knee while playing football.
他在踢足球时撕裂了膝盖的韧带。
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 /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 /ˈlaɪ.səns/

Licence

许可证
Meaning
a permit from an authority to own or use something, do a particular thing, or carry on a trade
Example
You need a driving licence to operate a car.
你需要驾驶执照才能驾驶汽车。
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。
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。
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。
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。
B1 noun, verb /ˈlaɪsəns/

license

许可证 / 许可
Meaning
A legal permission to do something (noun); to grant such permission (verb).
Example
You must have a driving license to operate a car legally.
您必须拥有驾驶执照才能合法开车。
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。
A1 noun /lʌntʃ/

Lunch

午餐
Meaning
a meal eaten in the middle of the day, typically one that is lighter or less formal than an evening meal
Example
We had lunch at a nice restaurant downtown.
我们在市中心的一家不错的餐厅吃了午餐。
C1 noun /ˈliːniənsi/

leniency

宽容
Meaning
The quality of being more merciful or tolerant than expected.
Example
The judge showed leniency in his ruling.
法官在判决中表现出宽容。
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。
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。
B1 noun /ˈleɪ.ər/

Layer

层; 层次;
Meaning
a sheet, quantity, or thickness of material, typically one of several, covering a surface or body
Example
The cake has three layers of chocolate.
蛋糕有三层巧克力。
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, 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。
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。
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 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。
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 /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。
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。
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。
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, 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。
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。
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。
A1 noun /laɪt/

Light

Meaning
the natural agent that stimulates sight and makes things visible; electromagnetic radiation of any wavelength
Example
Turn on the light, it's getting dark.
开灯吧,天黑了。
C1 adjective lɪŋˈɡwɪs.tɪk

linguistic

语言学的
Meaning
Related to language or linguistics; concerning the scientific study of language.
Example
The AI model learns from linguistic patterns.
这个AI模型从语言学模式中学习。
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 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。
C1 verb, adjective, noun /lɪmp/

limp

跛行 / 虚弱
Meaning
to walk with difficulty, often due to injury or weakness; lacking strength or firmness.
Example
He limped after injuring his ankle.
他在伤到脚踝后跛行。
C2 noun /ˈlæriət/

lariat

套索
Meaning
A long rope with a noose at one end used to catch animals such as cattle or horses.
Example
The cowboy threw his lariat to catch the stray horse.
牛仔投掷了他的套索,捕捉到了迷路的马。
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。
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。
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。
C2 noun /ˈlætɪs/

lattice

格子结构
Meaning
A structure of crossed strips arranged in a grid or crisscross pattern.
Example
The garden was decorated with a wooden lattice covered in vines.
花园里装饰着一座覆盖着藤蔓的木质格子结构。
C1 verb /loʊð/

loathe

厌恶
Meaning
to feel intense dislike or disgust for
Example
He absolutely loathes being late to meetings.
他完全讨厌迟到会议。
C2 verb /leɪv/

lave

Meaning
To wash or bathe.
Example
She laved her face with cool water.
她用冷水洗了脸。
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。
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。
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。
B1 noun /ˈlaɪ.kɪŋ/

Liking

喜好; 爱好; 偏爱
Meaning
a feeling of regard or fondness; a preference or taste for something
Example
She has developed a liking for classical music.
她对古典音乐产生了喜好。
A1 verb /let/

let

允许
Meaning
to allow someone to do something; to give permission
Example
Please let me help you with that task.
请让我帮助你完成这项任务。
C1 adjective /ˈlɛdʒəbl/

legible

可读的
Meaning
clear enough to read
Example
Her handwriting was barely legible.
她的手写字几乎不可读。
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 adjective, noun, adverb, verb (past tense of leave) /lɛft/

left

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。
C1 adjective /ˈluː.krə.tɪv/

lucrative

有利可图
Meaning
Producing a great deal of profit; highly profitable or financially rewarding.
Example
The real estate business is highly lucrative in urban areas.
房地产行业在城市地区非常有利可图。
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。
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。
A1 adverb /ˈleɪtər/

later

稍后
Meaning
At a time subsequent to a reference time; afterwards.
Example
We will discuss the details later.
我们稍后讨论细节。
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。
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。
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。
C1 noun /ˌlaɪ.sənˈsiː/

Licensee

许可证持有者
Meaning
a person or organization that holds a license to do something
Example
The licensee is responsible for following all regulations.
许可证持有者负责遵守所有规定。
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。
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。
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。
C1 noun /ˈlæt.ɪ.tuːd/

Latitude

纬度
Meaning
the angular distance of a place north or south of the earth's equator; freedom to act or think
Example
The GPS device showed our exact latitude and longitude coordinates on the map.
GPS设备在地图上显示了我们的准确纬度和经度坐标。
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。
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。
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 /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 /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。
B1 noun /leɪn/

lane

小路
Meaning
a narrow road or path, often in the countryside or for specific traffic
Example
They walked down a quiet country lane.
他们走在一条安静的乡间小路上。
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。
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 /ˈlɔːsuːt/

lawsuit

诉讼
Meaning
a legal case brought to a court of law by one person against another
Example
The company faced a lawsuit over false advertising.
公司因虚假广告而面临诉讼。
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。
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?
B1 noun /læd/

lad

小伙子
Meaning
a boy or young man; a male youth
Example
The young lad helped his father in the shop.
这个年轻小伙子在商店里帮助了他的父亲。
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 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 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。
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。
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。
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 /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。
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。
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 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。
C1 verb, noun /lɜːrtʃ/

lurch

Meaning
to make an abrupt, unsteady, or uncontrolled movement; a sudden movement or stagger
Example
The bus lurched forward as the driver hit the brakes.
C1 noun /ˈlaɪtʃi/

Litchi

荔枝
Meaning
a small oval pink-red tropical fruit with white translucent flesh and sweet taste
Example
The litchi has a rough pink shell that you peel to eat the sweet white fruit inside.
荔枝有一层粗糙的粉红色外皮,你剥开它就可以吃到里面甜美的白色果实。
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。