英语词汇词典 | 单词含义、定义和示例
the act of setting someone free from restrictions or oppression
"The country celebrated its liberation from colonial rule."
a war fought to gain freedom from foreign rule, occupation, or oppression; an armed struggle for national independence
"The liberation war reshaped the nation’s history and identity."
the state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions
"Freedom of speech is a basic liberty."
Showing excessive sexual drive; lustful.
"The play was criticized for its libidinous characters."
Sexual desire or drive.
"Stress can sometimes lower a person's libido."
a person who manages, organizes, and assists users in a library
"The librarian helped me find a rare history book."
A building or room containing collections of books, periodicals, and sometimes other materials for people to read or borrow.
"She spent the afternoon studying in the library."
The text of an opera or other long vocal work.
"She studied the libretto before attending the opera performance."
An official document giving permission to do, use, or own something.
"She applied for a driving licence last week."
A legal permission to do something (noun); to grant such permission (verb).
"You must have a driving license to operate a car legally."
a person or organization that holds a license to do something
"The licensee is responsible for following all regulations."
Lacking moral restraint; disregarding accepted rules of conduct.
"The novel was criticized for its licentious themes."
Permitted by law or by rules; legal.
"The trade of certain goods is licit under international law."
to pass the tongue over something; to defeat decisively
"The cat licked its paws clean."
A feudal lord entitled to allegiance and service; a loyal subject.
"The knight pledged loyalty to his liege."
A legal right to keep possession of property until a debt is paid.
"The bank placed a lien on the house until the mortgage was cleared."
Instead of; in place of.
"He gave money in lieu of flowers."
The existence of an individual human being or animal.
"Life is full of challenges and opportunities."
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.
"Life expectancy depends on healthcare quality."
Very similar to a real person, object, or scene; realistic.
"The wax figure was so lifelike that people thought it was a real person."
Lasting or existing for the whole of a person's life.
"They remained lifelong friends."
The way in which a person or group lives, including habits, attitudes, and possessions.
"A healthy lifestyle includes regular exercise and a balanced diet."
The duration of a person's life or the existence of something.
"She achieved more in her lifetime than most people dream of."
To raise something to a higher position or level.
"He lifted the heavy box with ease."
A tough band of tissue that connects bones at a joint.
"He tore a ligament in his knee while playing football."
A thing used for tying or binding tightly; in music/printing, two or more notes or letters joined together.
"The doctor used a ligature to stop the bleeding."
The natural agent that makes things visible; to illuminate or make something start burning.
"She turned on the lamp to give more light in the room."
a glass or plastic container that produces light when electricity passes through it
"The light bulb in the kitchen needs to be replaced."
a pale or bright shade of any color
"The walls were painted in light colours to make the room look bigger."
a pale shade of green color; not dark green
"She wore a light green dress to the garden party."
a pale or diluted shade of red color
"She wore a light red dress to the party."
cheerful, carefree, and not serious
"She gave a light-hearted speech at the party."
to make something brighter or less dark; to make something less heavy or serious
"A joke can lighten the mood during a tense meeting."
the arrangement or use of light in a place; the act of providing light
"The lighting in the restaurant created a warm and cozy atmosphere."
gently or with little force or weight
"She touched the baby’s hand lightly."
a flash of light in the sky caused by electricity during a storm
"The lightning struck a tree near our house."
having the texture or appearance of wood; woody
"The ligneous stem supported the heavy flowers."
A wooden satellite that demonstrates the use of wood in space technology.
"LignoSat demonstrates the use of wood in space."
To find something agreeable or enjoyable; similar to.
"I really like chocolate ice cream."
the chance or probability of something happening
"There is a strong likelihood of rain tomorrow."
probable or expected to happen
"It is likely to rain this evening."
to compare one thing to another, often in a figurative way
"He likened her voice to sweet music."
the fact or quality of being alike; resemblance; a portrait or representation
"The portrait shows a strong likeness to her grandmother."
In the same way; also; similarly.
"She smiled, and he likewise returned the gesture."
A feeling of fondness or preference for something or someone.
"She has a strong liking for classical music."
Extremely small or tiny; trivial or petty.
"The model village was filled with lilliputian houses."
