英语词汇词典 | 单词含义、定义和示例
an arm or leg of a person or animal; a large branch of a tree
"He broke a limb while climbing the tree."
Flexible and agile in body or movement.
"Dancers need to stay limber to perform well."
A state of uncertainty or neglect; an intermediate or transitional state.
"The project was left in limbo after the funding was withdrawn."
a small green citrus fruit with acidic juice
"Add a slice of lime to your drink."
a hard sedimentary rock, composed mainly of calcium carbonate or dolomite, used as building material and in the making of cement
"The ancient building was made of limestone blocks."
the focus of public attention; a bright light produced by heating a cylinder of lime
"The celebrity enjoyed being in the limelight."
a humorous five-line poem with a specific rhythm and rhyme scheme (AABBA).
"She recited a funny limerick at the party."
A point or level beyond which something does not or may not extend; to restrict.
"You should limit the amount of sugar you eat."
a restriction or boundary that controls what is possible.
"The new system has several limitations."
Restricted in size, amount, or extent; not great in number or ability.
"Tickets for the concert are limited."
a large, luxurious car driven by a chauffeur.
"The bride arrived in a white limousine."
to walk with difficulty, often due to injury or weakness; lacking strength or firmness.
"He limped after injuring his ankle."
Clear and transparent, easily understood.
"The limpid water of the lake reflected the sky perfectly."
A long narrow mark or band; a row of people or things; to cover the inside surface of something.
"People waited in a long line outside the theater."
a group or arrangement of people or things in a line; to arrange people or things in a row or planned order
"The coach announced the team line-up before the match."
Direct descent from an ancestor; family line.
"He traced his lineage back to medieval kings."
A distinctive feature or characteristic, especially of the face.
"Her delicate lineaments revealed her noble birth."
The features or distinctive characteristics of the face or body.
"The lineaments of his face were sharp and stern."
Arranged in or extending along a straight line.
"The artist used linear perspective in his drawings."
A strong cloth made from the fibers of the flax plant, or items made from this cloth such as sheets or clothing.
"She bought new linen curtains for the living room."
a group of people or things arranged in a sequence
"The event featured a star-studded lineup of musicians."
To stay in a place longer than necessary, often because of unwillingness to leave.
"The smell of coffee lingered in the kitchen."
Specialized or informal language used by a particular group that is often difficult for outsiders to understand.
"The manual was written in technical lingo that confused the new employees."
A language, especially one used for communication among people.
"English has become a global lingua for business and science."
Relating to the tongue or speech.
"The dentist examined the patient's lingual surface of the teeth."
A person skilled in foreign languages or in the scientific study of language.
"She is a linguist who speaks six languages fluently."
Relating to language or the scientific study of language.
"The study focused on the linguistic diversity of the region."
The scientific study of language and its structure.
"She decided to major in linguistics at university."
A liquid or lotion applied to the skin to relieve pain or stiffness.
"He rubbed liniment on his sore muscles after the workout."
a durable, washable floor covering made from solidified linseed oil, wood flour, or cork dust on a canvas backing
"They decided to cover the kitchen floor with linoleum."
small soft fibers that come off cloth, often found in dryers or on clothes
"There was lint all over his black shirt after the wash."
a large wild animal of the cat family that lives in Africa and Asia, known as the king of the jungle
"The lion roared loudly in the distance."
an adult female lion
"The fierce lioness protected her cubs from danger."
to treat someone as a celebrity or give a lot of public attention
"The press began to lionize the young scientist after his discovery."
The metabolic process of fat synthesis where excess carbohydrates are converted into fatty acids and stored as triglycerides.
"Excess carbohydrate intake promotes lipogenesis and fat storage."
a substance that causes something to become liquid
"The chemist explained how the liquefacient worked in the experiment."
to make or become liquid
"The heat will liquefy the butter in a few minutes."
A strong, sweet alcoholic drink flavored with fruits, herbs, or spices.
"She served a small glass of cherry liqueur after dinner."
a substance that flows freely but is of constant volume, having a consistency like water or oil.
"Water is a clear liquid that is essential for life."
To sell assets in order to pay off debts; to close a business and convert assets into cash.
"The company decided to liquidate its assets to pay creditors."
The availability of liquid assets to a market or company.
"A business must maintain liquidity to cover expenses."
Thin, supple, and graceful in movement.
"The dancer moved with a lissome elegance."
to pay attention to sound
"She loves to listen to classical music in the evenings."
a person who listens or pays attention to something, especially to a speaker or sound.
"She is a good listener who always understands others' problems."
