英语词汇词典 | 单词含义、定义和示例
feeling sad because one has no friends or company.
"He felt lonely after moving to a new city."
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."
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."
Reasoning conducted or assessed according to strict principles of validity.
"Her argument was based on sound logic."
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."
A person who lingers aimlessly in a place without purpose.
"The police questioned the loiterer outside the store."
