词汇表

英语词汇词典 | 单词含义、定义和示例

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lithe

/laɪð/

thin, supple, and graceful in movement

"The lithe dancer captivated the audience with her graceful spins."

adjective C2
/ˈlaɪðsəm/

gracefully flexible and supple

"Her lithesome figure allowed her to move like a ballerina."

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lithograph

noun C2
/ˈlɪθəˌɡræf/

a print made by lithography, often artistic

"The museum displayed a rare lithograph from the 19th century."

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lithotype

noun C2
/ˈlɪθəˌtaɪp/

a printing surface or type made for lithography

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

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litigant

noun C2
/ˈlɪtɪɡənt/

a person involved in a lawsuit

"The court summoned both litigants for the hearing."

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litigious

adjective C2
/lɪˈtɪdʒəs/

prone to engage in lawsuits or overly inclined to argue legally

"He is known as a litigious neighbor who often sues people."

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litotes

noun C2
/ˈlaɪtoʊtiːz/

a figure of speech in which an affirmative is expressed by the negative of its contrary

"Saying 'not bad' as a compliment is an example of litotes."

adjective C2
/ˈlɪtərəl/

Related to or situated on the shore of the sea or a lake.

"The littoral zone is home to many unique marine species."

noun C2
/ˈlɪtərdʒi/

A form or formulary according to which public religious worship is conducted.

"The priest followed the liturgy during the Sunday mass."

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loam

noun C2
/loʊm/

A fertile soil of clay and sand containing humus.

"The farmer used loam to improve the fertility of the field."

adjective C2
/ˈloʊð.səm/

causing hatred or disgust; repulsive

"The loathsome smell from the garbage made everyone leave the room."

noun C2
/ˈlɒkətɪv/

a grammatical case indicating location or place

"In Latin, the locative case is used to indicate location."

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loch

noun C2
/lɒx/

a lake or sea inlet, especially in Scotland

"Tourists visit Loch Ness to search for the legendary monster."

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lode

noun C2
/loʊd/

A rich source of something, often a vein of valuable metal in the earth.

"The miners discovered a rich lode of silver."

noun C2
/ˈlɒdʒ.mənt/

The act of lodging or a place of temporary stay; also a deposit of something.

"The soldiers found lodgment in the abandoned house."

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logician

noun C2
/ləˈdʒɪʃən/

A person skilled in logic and reasoning.

"Aristotle is considered one of the greatest logicians in history."

verb C2
/ˈlɔɪtər/

To stand or wait around idly without apparent purpose.

"The teenagers were told not to loiter outside the shop."

noun C2
/ˈlɔɪtərər/

A person who lingers aimlessly in a place without purpose.

"The police questioned the loiterer outside the store."

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loll

verb C2
/lɑːl/

To sit, lie, or stand in a lazy, relaxed way.

"He lolled on the sofa after a long day at work."

Long gourd definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/lɔːŋ ɡɔːrd/

an elongated green vegetable belonging to the cucumber family, used in cooking

"She sliced the long gourd thinly for the stir-fry dish."

Long pepper definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/lɔːŋ ˈpepər/

a flowering vine in the family Piperaceae, cultivated for its fruit which is used as a spice

"Long pepper was more valuable than black pepper in ancient times."

Long whiskered catfish definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/lɒŋ ˈwɪskəd ˈkætfɪʃ/

A type of freshwater fish with long whisker-like barbels around its mouth

"The fisherman caught a long whiskered catfish in the river."

Longan definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈlɔːŋ.ɡən/

a small round tropical fruit with translucent white flesh and sweet taste, related to lychee

"Longan fruits are often eaten fresh or dried and are popular in Asian desserts."

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Loony

adjective C2
/ˈluː.ni/

crazy; silly; mentally unstable

"His loony behavior made everyone laugh."

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loopy

adjective C2
/ˈluːpi/

crazy, silly, or eccentric

"After working all night, he felt a little loopy."

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lope

verb C2
/loʊp/

to run or move with a long, bounding stride

"The horse loped gracefully across the field."

loquacious definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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loquacious

adjective C2
/loʊˈkweɪʃəs/

tending to talk a great deal; very talkative

"The loquacious child entertained everyone with endless stories."

noun C2
/ˈlɔːrdlɪŋ/

A young or petty lord; someone of minor nobility.

"The arrogant lordling demanded respect despite his lack of experience."

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lough

noun C2
/lɒx/ or /lɒk/

An Irish or Scottish word for a lake or sea inlet.

"The fishermen lived by the lough for generations."

Louse definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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Louse

noun C2
/laʊs/

A small parasitic insect that lives on the skin of mammals and birds; also used as an insult for a contemptible person.

"The child had to be treated for head louse infestation."

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lout

noun C2
/laʊt/

An uncouth or aggressive man or boy.

"The drunken lout caused a scene at the party."

adjective C2
/ˈlaʊtɪʃ/

Clumsy, rude, or aggressive in behavior.

"His loutish remarks offended everyone at the meeting."

noun C2
/luːˈbrɪsɪti/

the quality of being slippery or smooth; sometimes also refers to lewdness

"The lubricity of the surface made it difficult to walk on."

adjective C2
/ˈluːsənt/

shining or glowing with light

"The lucent stars brightened the night sky."

lucidity definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/luːˈsɪd.ə.ti/

Clarity of thought or style; the quality of being easily understood.

"His explanation had great lucidity, making it easy to understand."

lucre definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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lucre

noun C2
/ˈluːkər/

money, especially when regarded as sordid or gained dishonorably

"He was motivated more by lucre than by duty."

noun C2
/ˌluːkjʊˈbreɪʃən/

study or meditation, especially at night

"His novel was the result of long lucubration."

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lug

verb C2
/lʌɡ/

to carry or drag something heavy or cumbersome with effort

"He had to lug the suitcase up three flights of stairs."

adjective C2
/luːˈɡuːbriəs/

looking or sounding sad and dismal

"His lugubrious expression made everyone feel uneasy."

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lumen

noun C2
/ˈluː.mən/

A unit of luminous flux, measuring the amount of visible light emitted by a source.

"The bulb produces 800 lumens of light."

noun C2
/ˈluː.məˌnɛr.i/

A person who inspires or influences others, especially in a particular field.

"He is considered a luminary in the world of science."

noun C2
/ˌluː.mɪˈnɛs.əns/

The emission of light by a substance not resulting from heat; a type of cold light.

"The luminescence of the fireflies lit up the forest."

adjective C2
/ˌluː.mɪˈnɛs.ənt/

Emitting light without heat, glowing softly.

"The luminescent watch dial was visible in the dark."

noun C2
/ˈluː.nə.si/

Extreme foolishness or madness; insanity.

"It was sheer lunacy to go hiking in the storm."

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lune

noun C2
/luːn/

A crescent-shaped figure formed by two intersecting arcs; also means 'moon' in French.

"The mathematician studied the properties of the lune."

Lungi definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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Lungi

noun C2
/ˈlʊŋ.gi/

a traditional garment worn around the waist in South Asia

"He wore a comfortable lungi while relaxing at home."

lustrous definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/ˈlʌstrəs/

having a gentle sheen or soft glow

"Her hair looked smooth and lustrous."

noun C2
/lʌɡˈʒʊəriəns/

abundant growth, richness, or elegance

"The garden was filled with the luxuriance of tropical plants."

adjective C2
/lʌɡˈʒʊəriənt/

abundant in growth or richly abundant

"The luxuriant forest was teeming with life."

verb C2
/lʌɡˈʒʊrieɪt/

to enjoy something in a self-indulgent way; to take pleasure in great comfort

"She luxuriated in the warm bubble bath after a long day."