英语词汇词典 | 单词含义、定义和示例
a grammatical case indicating location or place
"In Latin, the locative case is used to indicate location."
to fasten something securely with a key or device; a fastening device
"Please lock the door when you leave."
a small ornamental case, typically made of gold or silver, worn on a chain around the neck
"She kept her grandmother's photo in the locket."
movement or the ability to move from one place to another
"Walking is the most common form of human locomotion."
A powered rail vehicle used for pulling trains.
"The old steam locomotive was restored for the museum."
a large insect that flies in groups and eats crops
"The locusts destroyed the entire wheat field."
A rich source of something, often a vein of valuable metal in the earth.
"The miners discovered a rich lode of silver."
The act of lodging or a place of temporary stay; also a deposit of something.
"The soldiers found lodgment in the abandoned house."
An upper room or space, often under the roof of a building.
"She converted the old loft into a modern studio."
Of great height; elevated in character or style; noble.
"He set himself the lofty goal of ending poverty."
A part of the trunk or a large branch of a tree that has fallen or been cut off; also to record information systematically.
"The workers carried a heavy log to the truck."
Reasoning conducted or assessed according to strict principles of validity.
"Her argument was based on sound logic."
Of or according to the rules of logic or formal argument.
"It was the only logical conclusion to the problem."
A person skilled in logic and reasoning.
"Aristotle is considered one of the greatest logicians in history."
Supply chain management or operation, managing the flow of goods, services or information efficiently.
"The company improved its logistics to speed up deliveries."
A person who lingers aimlessly in a place without purpose.
"The police questioned the loiterer outside the store."
The state of being alone and feeling sad about it.
"She felt a deep sense of loneliness after moving to the new city."
feeling sad because one has no friends or company.
"He felt lonely after moving to a new city."
Measuring a great distance from end to end; lasting for a large amount of time.
"They waited a long time for the train."
an elongated green vegetable belonging to the cucumber family, used in cooking
"She sliced the long gourd thinly for the stir-fry dish."
a flowering vine in the family Piperaceae, cultivated for its fruit which is used as a spice
"Long pepper was more valuable than black pepper in ancient times."
A type of freshwater fish with long whisker-like barbels around its mouth
"The fisherman caught a long whiskered catfish in the river."
having existed or continued for a long period of time
"They have a long-standing relationship with their suppliers."
lasting, relating to, or extending over a long period of time
"Investing in education is a long-term benefit for society."
Such memory that remains stored in the brain for a long time
"Repeated practice helps transfer information into long-term memory."
lasting or existing for a long period of time; having continued for many years
"She is a long-time friend of my family."
a small round tropical fruit with translucent white flesh and sweet taste, related to lychee
"Longan fruits are often eaten fresh or dried and are popular in Asian desserts."
Long life or long existence of something.
"Good habits contribute to health and longevity."
having existed or continued for a long time
"They are longtime friends who met in college."
to direct one's gaze in a particular direction
"She looked out the window at the rain."
to take care of someone or something; to be responsible for someone’s well-being
"She looks after her younger brother while their parents are at work."
a mirror; a piece of glass that reflects images
"She looked at herself in the looking glass."
A place for watching; a person keeping watch.
"The guard kept a lookout for suspicious activity."
crazy; silly; mentally unstable
"His loony behavior made everyone laugh."
a shape produced by a curve that bends around and crosses itself
"The string formed a neat loop around the package."
crazy, silly, or eccentric
"After working all night, he felt a little loopy."
not firmly or tightly fixed in place
"The screw is loose and needs tightening."
with one side lower, larger, or different from the other; uneven or imbalanced
"The cake looked lopsided after being decorated in a hurry."
tending to talk a great deal; very talkative
"The loquacious child entertained everyone with endless stories."
A young or petty lord; someone of minor nobility.
"The arrogant lordling demanded respect despite his lack of experience."
to fail to keep, maintain, or win something
"She doesn’t want to lose her phone again."
