英语词汇词典 | 单词含义、定义和示例
a person who makes laws, especially a member of a legislative body
"The legislator introduced a bill to improve healthcare."
a group of people who have the power to make and change laws
"The state legislature will vote on the proposal tomorrow."
the quality of being accepted as right, proper, or lawful
"The legitimacy of the election was questioned by observers."
Conforming to the law or to rules; valid or acceptable.
"She presented a legitimate reason for her absence."
Lawful protection of oneself from harm or attack.
"The country claimed it was legitimate self-defense."
Free time when one is not working or occupied; time for relaxation.
"She spends her leisure reading novels."
a yellow citrus fruit with a sour taste
"She added lemon to the tea for extra flavor."
The measurement or extent of something from end to end.
"The length of the bridge is two kilometers."
in the direction of the length; along the longest dimension
"Fold the paper lengthwise to make it easier to carry."
long in duration or extent
"The meeting was lengthy, lasting over three hours."
The quality of being more merciful or tolerant than expected.
"The judge showed leniency in his ruling."
Permissive, merciful, or tolerant.
"Her parents are lenient with her curfew."
a curved piece of glass or plastic that makes things look clearer or larger when you look through it
"He cleaned the camera lens before taking the picture."
a small round flat seed of a leguminous plant, used as food
"Lentils are a good source of protein for vegetarians."
Of or resembling a lion.
"His leonine hair made him stand out in the crowd."
a large wild cat with yellow fur and black spots
"The leopard climbed the tree to rest in the shade."
a woman who is romantically or sexually attracted to other women
"She is a proud lesbian and advocates for equal rights."
An area of damage or abnormal change in the tissue of an organism, often caused by injury or disease.
"The doctor examined the skin lesion carefully."
A smaller amount; not as much.
"She spends less money than her brother."
of lower importance or smaller in degree or amount
"The lesser known facts about the topic were fascinating."
A unit of teaching or something learned through experience.
"The teacher explained the lesson clearly."
A philosophy of not trying to control others' actions or opinions and allowing them to be themselves.
"He follows the Let them theory and ignores negativity."
Able to cause death; deadly.
"The snake's venom is extremely lethal."
Feeling sluggish, drowsy, or lacking energy.
"After the long journey, he felt lethargic and went straight to bed."
A state of tiredness, lack of energy, or drowsiness.
"The hot weather caused a feeling of lethargy among the workers."
A written or printed message sent to someone.
"He wrote a letter to his friend."
a leafy green vegetable commonly used in salads and sandwiches
"She added fresh lettuce to the sandwich."
An embankment built to prevent the overflow of a river or to hold back water.
"The town built a levee to protect itself from flooding."
a flat or even surface; a stage in scale or rank; to make something flat or equal.
"He used a ruler to make sure the picture was level."
calm and sensible; showing good judgment.
"She remained levelheaded during the crisis."
a rigid bar used to move or lift heavy objects; to move something using leverage.
"He used a lever to lift the heavy stone."
Optimal use of existing resources, power, or situation
"The company used social media to leverage its brand awareness."
An official document giving permission to do, use, or own something.
"She applied for a driving licence last week."
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."
Permitted by law or by rules; legal.
"The trade of certain goods is licit under international law."
A feudal lord entitled to allegiance and service; a loyal subject.
"The knight pledged loyalty to his liege."
to pass the tongue over something; to defeat decisively
"The cat licked its paws clean."
a person or organization that holds a license to do something
"The licensee is responsible for following all regulations."
