英语词汇词典 | 单词含义、定义和示例
a small, sharp, two-edged surgical knife used for making small incisions
"The doctor used a lancet to prick the patient’s finger for a blood test."
a person who owns property and rents it to tenants
"The landlord collected the monthly rent from all tenants."
a site where waste material is buried under the ground
"The city built a new landfill to manage its growing waste problem."
a person who owns land, especially in large amounts
"The landholder leased part of his property to local farmers."
the act of coming down to the ground or a surface from the air
"The plane made a smooth landing on the runway."
a woman who rents out land, a building, or accommodation; a female property owner
"The friendly landlady provided fresh towels and showed us around the apartment."
A person who owns and rents out land, buildings, or accommodation.
"The landlord increased the rent for all tenants this year."
A recognizable object or structure that serves as a point of reference, or an event marking an important stage.
"The Eiffel Tower is a famous landmark in Paris."
All the visible features of an area of land, often considered in terms of their aesthetic appeal.
"The mountain landscape was breathtaking."
a collapse of a mass of earth or rock from a mountain or cliff; an overwhelming victory in an election
"Heavy rains triggered a massive landslide that blocked the mountain highway."
a long-tailed monkey found in Asia, especially India and Southeast Asia
"The langoor was sitting on the tree branch eating fruits."
the system of communication used by a particular community, including spoken and written words
"She is fluent in three different languages."
Mobile or computer applications designed to help users learn new languages through interactive lessons and exercises.
"Language apps make learning easier."
Displaying or having a disinclination for physical exertion; weak or faint.
"He gave a languid wave before leaving the room."
To become weak or feeble; to suffer neglect or remain in an unpleasant situation for a long time.
"The project languished due to lack of funding."
A state of tiredness, inertia, or dreamy relaxation.
"The hot afternoon filled her with languor."
Tall, thin, and often awkward in appearance.
"The lank teenager towered over his classmates."
a tropical flowering plant with clusters of small colorful flowers
"The lantana flowers attract butterflies to the garden."
a portable lamp with a protective covering, often used outdoors
"We carried a lantern during our camping trip."
As noun: the flat area between the waist and knees of a seated person; As verb: to drink liquid with the tongue.
"The child sat on her mother's lap."
As noun: a person who cuts, polishes, or engraves precious stones; As adjective: relating to such work.
"The museum displayed lapidary tools used in ancient times."
As noun: a temporary failure or slip; As verb: to end or fall into disuse.
"She apologized for her lapse in judgment."
The unlawful taking of personal property with intent to deprive the rightful owner of it.
"He was arrested for committing larceny at the store."
A place, such as a pantry, where food is stored.
"The larder was full of fresh bread and cheese."
big in size, amount, or number
"They live in a large house near the river."
involving a large number or quantity, or covering a large area
"The company is planning a large-scale expansion into international markets."
to a great extent; mostly or mainly
"The success of the project was largely due to teamwork."
Generosity in giving gifts or money.
"The foundation survived thanks to the largess of wealthy donors."
The act of giving generously, often with gifts or money.
"The orphanage benefited from the largesse of the community."
A long rope with a noose at one end used to catch animals such as cattle or horses.
"The cowboy threw his lariat to catch the stray horse."
showing an overt and often offensive sexual desire
"The lascivious remarks made everyone uncomfortable."
a device that emits a concentrated beam of light
"The doctor used a laser to perform eye surgery."
to strike with a whip or to fasten tightly
"The sailor lashed the rope to the mast."
a young girl (informal, mainly Scottish)
"The old man greeted the little lassie warmly."
a state of physical or mental weariness; lack of energy
"After the long hike, a feeling of lassitude swept over the group."
a rope with a loop used to catch animals; to catch with such a rope
"The cowboy lassoed the horse quickly."
to continue for a period of time; coming after all others
"The meeting lasted for two hours."
enduring for a long time; permanent; durable
"Their friendship had a lasting impact on both their lives."
to fasten or close something with a latch
"She latched the door before leaving the house."
arriving, happening, or done after the expected time
"He arrived late to the meeting."
recently; during a period of time not long ago
"I haven’t seen her much lately."
The delay before a transfer of data begins following an instruction for its transfer.
"High latency can slow down online gaming experiences."
At a time subsequent to a reference time; afterwards.
"We will discuss the details later."
Relating to the side or sideways movement.
"The football player made a quick lateral pass."
most recent in time; newest available
"She shared the latest updates with the team."
A machine for shaping wood, metal, or other material by rotating it against a cutting tool.
"The carpenter used a lathe to shape the wooden bowl."
the language of ancient Rome; relating to Latin culture or language
"Many English words are derived from Latin."
