英语词汇词典 | 单词含义、定义和示例
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."
Cash flow, financial fluidity.
"The company maintains high liquidity."
crazy; silly; mentally unstable
"His loony behavior made everyone laugh."
A public room for relaxing; or to sit, lie, or stand in a relaxed way.
"They lounged on the sofa after dinner."
An Irish or Scottish word for a lake or sea inlet.
"The fishermen lived by the lough for generations."
in a way that produces a lot of sound; with a high volume
"He spoke loudly so everyone in the room could hear him."
Producing or capable of producing much noise.
"The music was too loud to concentrate."
a large water flower that floats on the surface of ponds and lakes
"The lotus flower blooms beautifully in the quiet pond."
A means of raising money by selling numbered tickets and giving prizes to the holders of numbers drawn at random.
"He won a car in the national lottery."
A large number or amount of something.
"She has lots of friends in the city."
Unable to find the way; no longer in possession of something.
"He lost his keys and couldn’t enter the house."
The state of no longer having something or someone; the harm resulting from losing.
"The company suffered a huge financial loss last year."
to fail to keep, maintain, or win something
"She doesn’t want to lose her phone again."
A young or petty lord; someone of minor nobility.
"The arrogant lordling demanded respect despite his lack of experience."
tending to talk a great deal; very talkative
"The loquacious child entertained everyone with endless stories."
with one side lower, larger, or different from the other; uneven or imbalanced
"The cake looked lopsided after being decorated in a hurry."
not firmly or tightly fixed in place
"The screw is loose and needs tightening."
crazy, silly, or eccentric
"After working all night, he felt a little loopy."
a shape produced by a curve that bends around and crosses itself
"The string formed a neat loop around the package."
lasting, relating to, or extending over a long period of time
"Investing in education is a long-term benefit for society."
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."
A type of freshwater fish with long whisker-like barbels around its mouth
"The fisherman caught a long whiskered catfish in the river."
lasting or existing for a long period of time; having continued for many years
"She is a long-time friend of my family."
Such memory that remains stored in the brain for a long time
"Repeated practice helps transfer information into long-term memory."
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."
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."
