英语词汇词典 | 单词含义、定义和示例
Somewhat late; occurring or arriving later than usual but not very late.
"We arrived latish to the party but still caught most of the fun."
The angular distance north or south of the equator; also freedom or scope to act.
"The city lies at a high latitude close to the Arctic Circle."
the second of two people or things mentioned
"Between tea and coffee, I prefer the latter."
A structure of crossed strips arranged in a grid or crisscross pattern.
"The garden was decorated with a wooden lattice covered in vines."
Deserving praise and admiration.
"Her efforts to help the poor are truly laudable."
The act of praising or expressing approval.
"The poet received much laudation for his moving verses."
Expressing praise or admiration.
"She wrote a laudatory review of the new book."
to make sounds and movements of the face that show amusement or joy
"They laughed loudly at the comedian's joke."
the act or sound of laughing
"The room was filled with laughter."
Set (something) in motion by pushing it or letting it go.
"The satellite was launched successfully."
to wash clothes, linens, etc.; or to conceal the origins of money obtained illegally
"She laundered all the dirty clothes on Sunday."
A woman whose job is washing clothes and linens.
"The laundress delivered the freshly cleaned clothes to the household."
clothes or linens that need to be washed or have been washed
"She folded the clean laundry neatly."
A person honored with an award for outstanding achievement in a field, especially the arts or sciences.
"The Nobel laureate gave an inspiring lecture on peace."
To wash or bathe.
"She laved her face with cool water."
a fragrant purple flowering plant used in perfumes and aromatherapy
"The lavender field filled the air with its sweet, calming fragrance."
Rich, elaborate, or luxurious; to bestow something in generous or extravagant quantities.
"They gave her a lavish wedding reception with hundreds of guests."
legal; legitimate; valid; just
"The judge confirmed that their actions were lawful and proper."
A person who creates or enforces laws; a legislator.
"Moses is often regarded as a great lawgiver in history."
without law; anarchic; unruly; criminal
"The frontier town was known for its lawless behavior and chaos."
absence of law and order; a state where laws do not exist or are not enforced
"The city descended into lawlessness after the government collapsed."
A member of a legislative body who makes laws.
"The lawmaker introduced a new bill on education reform."
an area of short, regularly cut grass in a yard or park
"Children were playing on the green lawn."
a legal case brought to a court of law by one person against another
"The company faced a lawsuit over false advertising."
A professional who practices or studies law; an attorney.
"The lawyer presented the case confidently in court."
Not strict, severe, or careful; negligent or careless.
"The security at the airport was surprisingly lax."
A medicine or substance that stimulates bowel movements; tending to loosen or relieve constipation.
"The doctor prescribed a mild laxative for her condition."
A sheet, thickness, or coating of something that lies over or under a surface.
"The cake had a layer of cream between the sponges."
A person without professional or specialized knowledge in a particular subject.
"To a layman, the medical explanation was confusing."
the arrangement or design of something, especially the arrangement of elements in a book, webpage, or room
"The designer presented a new layout for the website that was much more user-friendly."
A person who is not a member of the clergy or does not have specialized knowledge in a subject.
"The judge explained the law so that the layperson could understand."
in a way that shows unwillingness to work or use energy; sluggishly
"He lazily stretched his arms and yawned in the morning."
the quality of being unwilling to work or use energy; idleness
"His laziness prevented him from achieving his goals."
idle; unwilling to work; sluggish
"He was too lazy to clean his room on the weekend."
To guide or be in charge; to show the way.
"He led the team to victory."
A person who leads a group, organization, or country.
"The leader inspired the team with his vision."
The action of leading a group of people or an organization.
"Her leadership inspired the entire team to achieve their goals."
most important or most successful; at the front
"She is one of the leading experts in the field."
A flat, green part of a plant that grows from the stem or branch.
"A green leaf fell from the tree."
without leaves; bare
"The leafless trees looked bare in winter."
A printed sheet of paper, often folded, used to advertise or provide information.
"The volunteers distributed leaflets about the campaign."
having many leaves; covered with leaves
"The leafy green vegetables are very nutritious."
An association of people or groups united for a common purpose; also a unit of distance (old use).
"Several clubs formed a league to promote sportsmanship."
to allow liquid or gas to escape; or a hole through which liquid or gas can escape
"Water started to leak from the ceiling after the storm."
To move or bend your body in a particular direction.
"He had to lean forward to hear her clearly."
