英语词汇词典 | 单词含义、定义和示例
a series of items or names written or printed in a specific order
"The listing of available jobs was updated daily."
lacking energy, enthusiasm, or interest
"She felt listless after working long hours without rest."
a small oval pink-red tropical fruit with white translucent flesh and sweet taste
"The litchi has a rough pink shell that you peel to eat the sweet white fruit inside."
the ability to read and write
"Literacy programs help reduce poverty in rural areas."
The percentage of people in a population who can read and write; measures of educational levels in a population.
"Literacy rates impact socioeconomic conditions."
taking words in their usual or most basic sense without metaphor or exaggeration
"His comment was meant as a joke, not to be taken in a literal sense."
in a literal manner or sense; exactly
"He was literally running for three hours without stopping."
concerning the writing, study, or content of literature
"She is a well-known figure in the literary world."
able to read and write; educated; well-educated
"She is a very literate person who reads extensively."
well-educated, literary, or scholarly people
"The event was attended by poets, critics, and other members of the literati."
written works, especially those considered of superior or lasting artistic merit
"He studied English literature at university."
thin, supple, and graceful in movement
"The lithe dancer captivated the audience with her graceful spins."
gracefully flexible and supple
"Her lithesome figure allowed her to move like a ballerina."
a print made by lithography, often artistic
"The museum displayed a rare lithograph from the 19th century."
a printing surface or type made for lithography
"The printer used a lithotype to produce multiple copies of the design."
a person involved in a lawsuit
"The court summoned both litigants for the hearing."
to engage in legal proceedings or take a dispute to court
"The company decided to litigate the contract dispute."
the process of taking legal action or resolving disputes in court
"The litigation lasted for over three years."
prone to engage in lawsuits or overly inclined to argue legally
"He is known as a litigious neighbor who often sues people."
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."
rubbish or waste left lying in a public place; to make a place untidy by leaving rubbish
"The park was full of litter after the festival."
Small in size, amount, or degree.
"He drank a little water before going to bed."
Related to or situated on the shore of the sea or a lake.
"The littoral zone is home to many unique marine species."
A form or formulary according to which public religious worship is conducted.
"The priest followed the liturgy during the Sunday mass."
to be alive or to reside in a place
"They live in a small village near the river."
A means of securing the necessities of life.
"Fishing is the main livelihood of the villagers."
full of life and energy; animated; cheerful
"The children had a lively discussion about their favorite books."
a large organ in the body that cleans the blood and produces bile to help digest food.
"The liver plays a vital role in removing toxins from the body."
farm animals such as cattle, sheep, and pigs that are kept for use or profit
"The farmer raised livestock to supply meat and milk for the market."
The breeding, raising, and care of farm animals such as cattle, horses, sheep, and pigs for food, fiber, and other products.
"Livestock farming plays a crucial role in food security."
Extremely angry; furious.
"She was livid when she found out about the betrayal."
the state of being alive; or a way of earning money
"He makes his living as a teacher."
The degree of wealth and material comfort available to a person or community; quality of life.
"High living standards improve satisfaction."
A small reptile with a long body, four legs, and a tail, often found on walls or in gardens.
"A lizard crawled across the wall."
something that is carried or put into a container or vehicle
"The truck was carrying a heavy load of bricks."
a shaped mass of bread baked as a unit
"She bought a fresh loaf of bread from the bakery."
A person who is lazy and avoids work; also a type of slip-on shoe.
"He was called a loafer because he never did his job properly."
reluctant or unwilling to do something
"She was loath to admit her mistake in front of everyone."
to feel intense dislike or disgust for
"He absolutely loathes being late to meetings."
causing hatred or disgust; repulsive
"The loathsome smell from the garbage made everyone leave the room."
a large open area near the entrance of a building; also a group trying to influence decisions.
"We met the manager in the hotel lobby before the meeting."
a large marine crustacean with claws and a hard shell
"The lobster was served with melted butter and lemon."
relating to a particular area or neighborhood
"We prefer buying fruits from the local market."
to find the exact position or place of something
"They managed to locate the missing keys under the couch."
a particular place or position
"This cafe is in a beautiful location near the lake."
