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lenient
(lē'nē-ənt, lēn'yənt)
adj.

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Inclined not to be harsh or strict; merciful, generous, or indulgent: lenient parents; lenient rules.

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let drop;
let fall

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Utter a word or hint, either casually or inadvertently. For example, He let drop the fact that he'd decided to run for office, or She let fall some bits of gossip about the other teachers.

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let alone

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not to mention

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let down

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disappoint

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let off steam;
blow off steam

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Air or relieve one's pent-up feelings by loud talk or vigorous activity. For example, Joan's shouting did not mean she was angry at you; she was just blowing off steam, or After spending the day on very exacting work, Tom blew off steam by going for a long run. This metaphoric term refers to easing the pressure in a steam engine

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let off

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off the hook;
exonerate

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let on

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disclose;
reveal

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let up

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stop;
cease

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lethargy
(lĕth'ər-jē)

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A state of sluggishness, inactivity, and apathy.
A state of unconsciousness resembling deep sleep.

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levity

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轻率, 轻薄, 轻浮

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frivolity
(frĭ-vŏl'ĭ-tē)

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The quality or condition of being frivolous.
A frivolous act or thing.

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lethargy
(lĕth'ər-jē)

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A state of sluggishness, inactivity, and apathy.
A state of unconsciousness resembling deep sleep.

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slush

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half melted ice or snow

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sluggish

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slow

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levy

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征收, 征集, 强索, 扣押, 征税, 课税, 征收额, 征兵, 税款

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lexicon
lĕk'sĭ-kŏn'

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dictionary

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slush

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half melted ice or snow

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sluggish

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slow

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frivolity
(frĭ-vŏl'ĭ-tē)

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The quality or condition of being frivolous.
A frivolous act or thing.

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lexicon
lĕk'sĭ-kŏn'

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dictionary

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libertine
(lĭb'ər-tēn')

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n.
One who acts without moral restraint; a dissolute person.
One who defies established religious precepts; a freethinker.
adj.
Morally unrestrained; dissolute.

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profligate
(prŏf'lĭ-gĭt, -gāt')

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adj.
Given over to dissipation; dissolute.
Recklessly wasteful; wildly extravagant.
n.
A profligate person; a wastrel.
rake

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debauchee

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libertine;
rake;
profligate

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limber

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lissome;
supple;
lithesome

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limpid

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lucid;
pellucid;
clear

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pellucid
(pə-lū'sĭd)

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adj.
Admitting the passage of light; transparent or translucent. See synonyms at clear.
Transparently clear in style or meaning: pellucid prose.

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lineage
(lĭn'ē-ĭj)

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n.

Direct descent from a particular ancestor; ancestry.
Derivation.
The descendants of a common ancestor considered to be the founder of the line.

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lineament

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容貌, 轮廓, 相貌

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linger

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tarry;
dawdle

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liquefy

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become liquid

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lithe

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limber;
lissome;
pliant

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livery

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uniform

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livid

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铁青的
angry

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loaf

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linger;
dally;
dawdle

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loath

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unwilling;
indisposed;
disinclined

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loll
(lŏl)

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v., lolled, loll·ing, lolls.

v.intr.
To move, stand, or recline in an indolent or relaxed manner.
To hang or droop laxly: a pennant lolling from the mast.

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loathe (lōTH)

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tr.v., loathed, loath·ing, loathes.
To dislike (someone or something) greatly; abhor.

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loath also loth
(lōth, lōTH)

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adj.
Unwilling or reluctant; disinclined: I am loath to go on such short notice.

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lode

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矿脉, 水道, 水路

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lofty

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disdainful;
arrogant

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loiter

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loaf;
loll;
dillydally

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longitude

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经度, 经线

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loom

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1. 隐约地出现, 阴森地逼近, 隐约呈现的形象

idioms:

loom large 显得突出
2. 隐约呈现的形象

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lopsided

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倾向一方的, 不平衡的

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loquacious

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talktive;
chatty

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lore

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learning;
knowledge

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lucrative

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profitable

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ludicrous

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ridiculous

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lugubrious
(lʊ-gū'brē-əs, -gyū'-)

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adj.
Mournful, dismal, or gloomy, especially to an exaggerated or ludicrous degree.

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lug

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drag;
tow

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lubricate

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grease

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lubicious

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sleek;
smooth

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lukewarm

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tepid

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tepid

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微温的, 不太热心的, 温热的

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lull

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calm;
pacify

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loll

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loaf

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luminous

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bright

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lumpish

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awkward

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lunatic

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demented

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lurch

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stagger;
stumble
1. 突然倾斜, 蹒跚, 东倒西歪地向前, 踉跄, 摇晃

idioms:

leave in the lurch 在某人危难时舍弃不顾
2. 惨败, 挫折, 倾斜

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lure
(lʊr)

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n.

Something that tempts or attracts with the promise of pleasure or reward.
An attraction or appeal.

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lurk
(lûrk)

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intr.v., lurked, lurk·ing, lurks.
To lie in wait, as in ambush.
To move furtively; sneak.

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lurid
(lʊr'ĭd)

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Causing shock or horror; gruesome

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luscious

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delicious

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succulent
(sŭk'yə-lənt)
adj.

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Full of juice or sap; juicy.

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delectable
(dĭ-lĕk'tə-bəl)

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adj.
Greatly pleasing; delightful.
Greatly pleasing to the taste; delicious. See synonyms at delicious.

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lust

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desire

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luster

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gloss;
glitter

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lusty

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strong

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lyceum
līsē'əm

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association

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lynch
(lĭnch)

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tr.v., lynched, lynch·ing, lynch·es.
To execute without due process of law, especially to hang, as by a mob.

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lyrical

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melodic