英语词汇词典 | 单词含义、定义和示例
a deep cut or tear in skin or flesh
"He needed stitches for a laceration on his leg."
tearful or given to weeping; sad and mournful
"The movie's lachrymose ending left the audience in tears."
The state of being without or not having enough of something.
"He failed the exam due to a lack of preparation."
lacking enthusiasm, energy, or determination; careless or lazy
"His lackadaisical attitude toward work annoyed his boss."
a person who is overly willing to serve or obey someone else
"He treated his assistant like a mere lackey."
not having enough of something; missing
"His report was lacking in detail."
dull, uninspiring, or not impressive
"The team's lackluster performance disappointed the fans."
using very few words; concise to the point of seeming rude or mysterious
"His laconic reply ended the conversation quickly."
the secretion of milk by the mammary glands of female mammals
"The doctor explained that lactation is a natural process after childbirth."
Relating to or resembling milk; conveying chyle or milky fluid.
"The lacteal vessels in the small intestine absorb dietary fats."
Relating to milk or lactic acid.
"Intense exercise can lead to a buildup of lactic acid in the muscles."
a structure with steps used for climbing up or down
"He used a ladder to reach the roof."
A young boy or lad.
"The old man gave the young laddie a kind smile."
A large spoon for serving soup or liquids; to serve with such a spoon.
"She used a ladle to serve the hot soup into bowls."
A polite or formal way of referring to a woman.
"The lady at the counter was very helpful."
A person or thing that is slow or falls behind others.
"The company has been a laggard in adopting new technology."
A small gift or bonus given by a seller to a customer.
"The shopkeeper offered a piece of candy as a lagniappe."
A shallow body of water separated from the sea by sandbars or reefs.
"We swam in the calm waters of the lagoon."
A free-market policy of minimal government intervention in economic affairs, characterized by non-interventionism and capitalism.
"The country adopted a laissez-faire approach to economic policies."
Ordinary members of a religious community who are not clergy.
"The church welcomed the laity to participate in the event."
A large area of water surrounded by land.
"They enjoyed boating on the lake during summer."
a young sheep; meat from a young sheep
"The little lamb followed its mother everywhere."
To criticize harshly or to beat severely.
"The coach lambasted the team for their poor performance."
to criticize someone or something harshly; to reprimand severely
"The teacher lambasted the students for not completing their homework."
The act of giving generously, often with gifts or money.
"The orphanage benefited from the largesse of the community."
Tall, thin, and often awkward in appearance.
"The lank teenager towered over his classmates."
a tropical flowering plant with clusters of small colorful flowers
"The lantana flowers attract butterflies to the garden."
a portable lamp with a protective covering, often used outdoors
"We carried a lantern during our camping trip."
As noun: the flat area between the waist and knees of a seated person; As verb: to drink liquid with the tongue.
"The child sat on her mother's lap."
As noun: a person who cuts, polishes, or engraves precious stones; As adjective: relating to such work.
"The museum displayed lapidary tools used in ancient times."
As noun: a temporary failure or slip; As verb: to end or fall into disuse.
"She apologized for her lapse in judgment."
The unlawful taking of personal property with intent to deprive the rightful owner of it.
"He was arrested for committing larceny at the store."
A place, such as a pantry, where food is stored.
"The larder was full of fresh bread and cheese."
big in size, amount, or number
"They live in a large house near the river."
involving a large number or quantity, or covering a large area
"The company is planning a large-scale expansion into international markets."
to a great extent; mostly or mainly
"The success of the project was largely due to teamwork."
Generosity in giving gifts or money.
"The foundation survived thanks to the largess of wealthy donors."
a state of physical or mental weariness; lack of energy
"After the long hike, a feeling of lassitude swept over the group."
arriving, happening, or done after the expected time
"He arrived late to the meeting."
to fasten or close something with a latch
"She latched the door before leaving the house."
enduring for a long time; permanent; durable
"Their friendship had a lasting impact on both their lives."
to continue for a period of time; coming after all others
"The meeting lasted for two hours."
a rope with a loop used to catch animals; to catch with such a rope
"The cowboy lassoed the horse quickly."
a device that emits a concentrated beam of light
"The doctor used a laser to perform eye surgery."
A long rope with a noose at one end used to catch animals such as cattle or horses.
"The cowboy threw his lariat to catch the stray horse."
showing an overt and often offensive sexual desire
"The lascivious remarks made everyone uncomfortable."
A state of tiredness, inertia, or dreamy relaxation.
"The hot afternoon filled her with languor."
to strike with a whip or to fasten tightly
"The sailor lashed the rope to the mast."
