第125课:多义词:L

Lesson 125: More Words with Many Meanings: L


LABEL 标签 / 标 / 扣帽子

label (n), labels (pl): A small sign attached to an object, or placed close by, that gives information about that object. 贴在物体上或放置在附近的小标志,提供有关该物体的信息。

Examples: Frank checked the label on the bottle of weedkiller to see how much per square metre he should spray. 示例:弗兰克检查了除草剂瓶子上的标签,以了解每平方米应喷洒多少。

Most medicines say on the label "Do not exceed the maximum daily dose". 大多数药物在标签上都写着“不要超过每日最大剂量”。


label (n): A name given to something or someone to link them to a particular group. 给某物或某人起的名字,用于将他们与特定的群体联系起来。

Example: A neighbour of Betty's is so politically outspoken, the local council have given her the label of a "troublemaker". 示例:贝蒂的一位邻居在政治上直言不讳,地方议会给她贴上了“麻烦制造者”的标签。


label (n): A music company that sells musicians' work. 一家销售音乐家作品的音乐公司。

Example: Traditional recording labels have been disrupted by online businesses. 示例:传统唱片公司已被在线业务颠覆。


label (n): In computer programming, a named place in a program that is part of the flow of instructions. 在计算机编程中,程序中的一个命名位置,它是指令流的一部分。

Example: Alice prefers to type her labels within a program in upper-case only, to make them stand out from other coding. 示例:Alice 更喜欢在程序中仅以大写字母键入她的标签,以使它们从其他编码中脱颖而出。


label (v): To put a label on some object. 给某个物体贴上标签。

Examples: The scientist carefully labelled the experimental samples before storing them in a refrigerator. 示例:科学家在将实验样品放入冰箱之前仔细标记了它们。

Muriel labelled presents to put under the Christmas tree. Muriel 标记了要放在圣诞树下的礼物。

I/you/we/they/ label, he/she/it/ labels.
/am/is/are/ labelling (note spelling, double-L).
/all/ labelled (note spelling, double-L).
/was/were/ labelling.
/shall/will/ label.
/shall/will/ be labelling.
I/you/we/they/ have labelled, he/she/it has labelled.
I/you/we/they/ have been labelling, he/she/it has been labelling.
/all/ had labelled.
/all/ had been labelling.
/shall/will/ have labelled.
/shall/will/ have been labelling.


label (v): To give a name to something or someone to link them to a particular group. 给某物或某人起一个名字,将他们与特定的群体联系起来。

Example: A neighbour of Betty's is so politically outspoken, the local council have labelled her a troublemaker. 示例:贝蒂的一位邻居在政治上直言不讳,地方议会将她贴上了麻烦制造者的标签。



LAND 土地 / 地 / 国土 / 降落 / 登陆

land (n), lands (pl): The part of the Earth's surface which is not covered by oceans or other masses of water. 地球表面未被海洋或其他水体覆盖的部分。

Example: Only 29 % of the surface of the Earth is land; 71 % is oceans or lakes or rivers. Most of the water is salty and undrinkable. 示例:地球表面只有 29% 是陆地 ; 71% 是海洋、湖泊或河流。 大多数水是咸的,不能饮用。

Also called by the Latin phrase "terra firma," firm land. 也被拉丁语词组称为“terrafirma”,坚固的土地。


land (n): An area of "real estate," a measured area which somebody owns. “不动产”的区域,某人拥有的经过测量的区域。

Examples: Around Melbourne, more and more land is being sold for housing. 示例:在墨尔本附近,越来越多的土地被出售用于住房。

The land in VIC is usually good for farming. 维多利亚州的土地通常适合耕种。


"homeland" = The country where a person was born, their country of origin. “祖国” = 一个人出生的国家,他们的原籍国。

Example: Following the terrorist attacks, many countries created "Homeland Security" departments of Government. 例子:在恐怖袭击之后,许多国家设立了“国土安全”政府部门。


"hinterland" = the part of a country which is just inland from the "littoral" (= the coastal region). “腹地” = 位于“沿海”(= 沿海地区)内陆的国家的一部分。

Example: The QLD hinterland is a beautiful area to visit and explore. 示例:昆士兰腹地是一个值得参观和探索的美丽地区。


land (n): A country. 一个国家。

Examples: The scenery around Australia's Alps is some of the most beautiful in the land. 示例:澳大利亚阿尔卑斯山周围的风景是这片土地上最美丽的风景之一。

Farmers from across the land drove their tractors to Canberra for a political demonstration. 来自全国各地的农民开着拖拉机到堪培拉参加政治示威。


land (n): The area between the grooves in the barrel of a gun. 枪管中凹槽之间的区域。

Example: The rifle had been poorly maintained, and looking down the barrel we could see that the lands were rusty and pitted. 示例:步枪保养不善,从枪管往下看,我们可以看到土地生锈和坑坑洼洼。


"fantasy land" or "la-la land" = a state of mind which is out of touch with reality. “幻想之地”或“la-la land”=一种与现实脱节的心态。

Example: The PM is living in la-la land if he expects to ignore the wishes of the female half of the population. 示例:如果总理希望忽视占人口一半的女性的意愿,他就住在啦啦地。


"landlocked" (adj) = surrounded by land. “内陆”(形容词)=被陆地包围。

Example: Switzerland is a landlocked country. 示例:瑞士是一个内陆国家。


land (v): To arrive at land following a journey. 旅行后到达陆地。

Example: After World War II, many migrants from Europe landed in Melbourne and were taken to "Boneghilla", a migrant camp on the border with NSW. 示例:二战后,许多来自欧洲的移民抵达墨尔本,被带到新南威尔士州边境的移民营地“Boneghilla”。

I/you/we/they/ land, he/she/it/ lands.
/am/is/are/ landing.
/all/ landed.
/was/were/ landing.
/shall/will/ land.
/shall/will/ be landing.
I/you/we/they/ have landed, he/she/it/ has landed.
I/you/we/they/ have been landing, he/she/it/ has been landing.
/all/ had landed.
/all/ had been landing.
/shall/will/ have landed.
/shall/will/ have been landing.


land (v): To bring something from water onto land. 将某物从水中带到陆地上。

Example: It was a perfect day for fishing, and we landed a couple of fat trout. 示例:那天是钓鱼的完美日子,我们钓到了几条肥鳟鱼。


land (v): To descend from the sky and touch down on the ground. 从天而降,降落在地面上。

Example: Small aircraft usually land at Essendon or Moorabbin Airports, in Melbourne. 示例:小型飞机通常降落在墨尔本的埃森登机场或穆拉宾机场。


"to land a blow" = To hit some person or animal during a fight. “击中” = 在战斗中击中某人或动物。

Example: David landed two hard punches to the ribs of his opponent, who folded to the floor. 示例:大卫重拳击中对手的肋骨,后者倒在地上。


land (v): To finish moving (also said as, "to come to rest"). 完成移动(也称为“休息”)。

Example: Frank was in the garden when a kookaburra flew over the fence and landed in a gum tree. 示例:当一只笑翠鸟飞过篱笆落在一棵桉树上时,弗兰克正在花园里。


land (v): To arrange some agreement or event. 安排一些协议或事件。

Examples: The Victorian Government was pleased to land running the Grand Prix for a 10-year period. 示例:维多利亚州政府很高兴能够在 10 年内举办大奖赛。

Betty's boss landed a valuable programming contract. 贝蒂的老板获得了一份有价值的编程合同。


land (adj): To do with land. 与土地有关。

Example: Australia's land army is bigger than its navy. 例子:澳大利亚的陆军比海军多。


land (adj): Living on or growing on land. 在陆地上生活或生长。

Example: There is a lesson shortly about Australia's land, sea and air animals. 示例: 不久将有一堂关于澳大利亚陆地、海洋和空中动物的课程。



LAST 末 / 剩余 / 持续 / 历时 / 最后 / 上 / 最后

last (n), lasts (pl): A tool for shaping shoes. 一种塑造鞋子的工具。

Example: The shoe repairer put Frank's shoe on a last and started to repair the upper. 例子:修鞋匠把弗兰克的鞋放在楦头上,开始修鞋面。


last (n): The final person or thing. 最后的人或事。

Example: Muriel managed to buy the last of the gardening gloves on special at Aldi. 示例:Muriel 设法在 Aldi 特价购买了最后一只园艺手套。


last (v): To endure or continue to work over time. 忍受或继续工作一段时间。

Examples: Fred drives an old car, a Toyota Corolla built to last. 示例:弗雷德驾驶一辆旧车,一辆经久耐用的丰田卡罗拉。

Muriel said to Frank "Those overalls of yours have lasted well!" 穆丽尔对弗兰克说:“你的那些工作服穿得很好!”

I/you/we/they/ last, he/she/it/ lasts.
/am/is/are/ lasting.
/all/ lasted.
/was/were/ lasting.
/shall/will/ last.
/shall/will/ be lasting.
I/you/we/they/ have lasted, he/she/it/ has lasted.
I/you/we/they/ have been lasting, he/she/it/ has been lasting.
/all/ had lasted.
/all/ had been lasting.
/shall/will/ have lasted.
/shall/will/ have been lasting.


last (v): To hold out, to stay undefeated. 坚持,保持不败。

Example: The castle's fight against the invading army lasted until the defenders' food ran out. 示例:城堡与入侵军队的战斗一直持续到防御者的食物耗尽。


last (v): To continue for a certain length of time. 持续一定的时间。

Example: The concert lasted for 2 hours. 示例:音乐会持续了 2 个小时。


last (adj): The final person, thing or action. 最后的人、事或行动。

Examples: The last guest left our party at 2 a.m. 示例:最后一位客人在凌晨 2 点离开我们的聚会。

Alice was delayed in traffic, and missed the last sailing of the ferry. 爱丽丝因交通延误,错过了渡轮的最后一次航行。


last (adj): The least preferable. 最不受欢迎的。

Examples: Fred is the last person who should be given responsibility! 示例:弗雷德是最后一个应该承担责任的人!

The last thing the widow needs is another unhealthy husband. 寡妇最不需要的就是另一个不健康的丈夫。


last (adj): The most recent in time (also called, "the latest"). 最近的时间(也称为“最新的”)。

Example: Our last holiday was in 2018, to Bali. 示例:我们上一个假期是在 2018 年,去巴厘岛。


last (adj): The only choice left. 剩下的唯一选择。

Example: Terry's cancer was so advanced, surgery was his last hope. 例子:特里的癌症已经晚期,手术是他最后的希望。


last (adv): Previously in time. 以前及时。

Example: Terry looked much thinner than when Bert last saw him. 示例:特里看起来比伯特上次见到他时瘦了很多。


last (adv): Finally. Can also be said as "lastly". 最后。 也可以说是“最后”。

Example: The politician said "Last, I'd like to thank you all for coming to this meeting". 示例:政治家说“最后,我要感谢大家参加这次会议”。



LAUGH 笑 / 嘻 / 嘲笑

laugh (n), laughs (pl): A sound, made only by humans, that shows happiness, amusement, or sometimes contempt. 一种仅由人类发出的声音,表示快乐、娱乐,有时甚至是轻蔑。

Example: Sandra is known for her loud laughs. 示例:桑德拉以她的大笑而闻名。


"a belly laugh" = a laugh that seems to come from deep inside you. “肚皮笑” = 似乎来自你内心深处的笑声。

Example: Sandra gave a big belly laugh. 示例:桑德拉大笑起来。


laugh (n): Something that produces amusement or scorn. 产生娱乐或蔑视的东西。

Examples: The Government's plan for vaccinating against the virus is a laugh. 例子:政府的疫苗接种计划是一个笑话。

That's a laugh, the idea that Fred can find a better job somewhere! 太好笑了,Fred 可以在某个地方找到更好的工作的想法!


laugh (n): A person who is fun to be around. 一个很有趣的人。

Example: One of Betty's friends is a real laugh. 例子:贝蒂的一个朋友真的很爱笑。


"to play along with for a laugh" = to take some action because it may be amusing. “一起玩一笑”= 采取一些行动,因为这可能很有趣。

Example: Betty's friend wanted to go to a karaoke restaurant, so Betty decided to play along for a laugh. 示例:贝蒂的朋友想去卡拉 OK 餐厅,所以贝蒂决定一起玩笑。


laugh (v): To make sounds and movements of your face and body, showing happiness, amusement, or sometimes contempt. 使你的脸和身体发出声音和动作,表现出快乐、逗乐,有时甚至是轻蔑。

Example: The kitten's antics were so amusing we couldn't help laughing. 例子:小猫的滑稽动作太有趣了,我们忍不住笑了。

I/you/we/they/ laugh, he/she/it/ laughs.
/am/is/are/ laughing.
/all/ laughed.
/was/were/ laughing.
/shall/will/ laugh.
/shall/will/ be laughing.
I/you/we/they/ have laughed, he/she/it/ has laughed.
I/you/we/they/ have been laughing, he/she/it/ has been laughing.
/all/ had laughed.
/all/ had been laughing.
/shall/will/ have laughed.
/shall/will/ have been laughing.


"to laugh at someone or something" = to make that person or thing an object of fun or perhaps ridicule. “嘲笑某人或某事”=使该人或某事成为有趣或嘲笑的对象。

Example: The anti-5G protester said such ridiculous things, people started laughing at her. 例子:反对 5G 的抗议者说了这么荒谬的话,人们开始嘲笑她。



LEAD 金属铅 / 铅笔芯

LEAD 引导 / 主角 / 领 / 领先 / 带领

lead (n, uncountable): A heavy metal, which can be easily shaped and melted. 一种重金属,可以很容易地成型和熔化。Its symbol is Pb (from the Latin word plumbum). 它的符号是Pb(来自拉丁语plumbum)。

Example: The trade of "plumbing" takes its name from the Latin word for lead, because in ancient times, all plumbing used lead pipes. 示例:“管道”行业的名称来自拉丁语铅,因为在古代,所有管道都使用铅管。


lead (n), leads (pl): A piece of lead attached to a line, used for finding depths at sea. 一根连在绳子上的铅,用于在海上寻找深度。

Example: The fishing boat slowly approached shallow water, with a crewman in the bows casting a lead and shouting the depths measured. 示例:渔船慢慢驶近浅水区,船头的一名船员在拉绳并大喊测量的深度。


lead (n), leads (pl): A thin cylinder of graphite (= a carbon compound, nothing to do with the metal lead!) used in pencils. 铅笔中使用的石墨薄圆柱体(=一种碳化合物,与金属铅无关!)。

Example: Bert pressed too hard on the pencil he was using, and broke its lead. 示例:伯特在他使用的铅笔上用力过猛,弄断了铅笔芯。


lead (n), [SL:]: Bullets. 子弹。

Example: In the battle, the soldiers ducked for cover because a lot of lead was coming their way. 示例:在战斗中,士兵们躲避掩护,因为大量的铅正在向他们袭来。


lead (v): There is no modern verb associated with the metal lead. 没有与金属铅相关的动词。


leaded (adj): Containing lead. 含铅。

Example: Leaded petrol was phased out in the 1970s because of health effects, and replaced with unleaded petrol, that we use today. 示例:由于健康影响,含铅汽油在 1970 年代被淘汰,取而代之的是我们今天使用的无铅汽油。


lead (n), leads (pl): A homograph of "lead". An insulated electrical wire. “铅”的同形异义词。 绝缘电线。

Example: Frank discovered that his extension lead had become tangled. 示例:弗兰克发现他的分机导线缠结在一起。


lead (n): The main role in a play or film. 戏剧或电影中的主要角色。

Example: The young actress was excited to play the lead in the new film. 例子:这位年轻的女演员很高兴能在新电影中扮演主角。


lead (n): A channel of open water in an ice-covered sea, lake etc. 被冰覆盖的海、湖等中开阔水域的通道。

Example: An ice-breaker was used to smash a lead through the icefield, to rescue a ship stuck in the ice. 示例:破冰船被用来在冰原上击碎铅,以营救被困在冰中的船。


lead (n, uncountable): The state of being first in a race or game. 在比赛或比赛中成为第一的状态。

Example: Our local footy team has the lead in this year's competition. 示例:我们当地的足球队在今年的比赛中处于领先地位。


lead (n): A rope or strap used to control an animal. 用来控制动物的绳索或带子。

Example: In the park, signs warned dog owners to keep their dog on a lead within 6 metres of the playground. 示例:在公园里,标志警告狗主人在操场 6 米范围内将他们的狗放在牵引绳上。


lead (n): In business, an opportunity for a sale or for getting a new customer. 在商业中,销售或获得新客户的机会。

Example: John was given a lead to a customer who wanted a robotic product invented. 示例:约翰获得了一位想要发明机器人产品的客户的线索。


lead (n): Information given to police, that may help them to solve a crime. 提供给警察的信息,可能有助于他们破案。

Example: The "Crimestoppers" service on 1800333000 often provides valuable leads. 示例:1800333000 上的“Crimestoppers”服务经常提供有价值的线索。


lead (n): Information given to a news reporter, that may help them to learn more about some event. 提供给新闻记者的信息,可能有助于他们更多地了解某个事件。

Example: Our local newspaper received a telephoned lead about pork-barrelling. 例子:我们当地的报纸接到了一个关于猪肉桶的电话。


lead (n): An important piece of news, on the front page of a newspaper or at the start of a news broadcast. 重要的新闻,出现在报纸的头版或新闻广播的开头。

Example: The lead item on the news tonight, as is so often the case these days, is about Covid19. 示例:今晚新闻的主要内容是关于 Covid19。


lead (n): In an electrical circuit, the angle in degrees by which the current is in front of the voltage. The opposite of "lag". 在电路中,电流在电压前面的角度(以度为单位)。 “滞后”的反义词。

Example: In fluorescent lamps, capacitors are used so that their leading current corrects the lagging current through the ballast inductor. 示例:在荧光灯中,使用电容器以使其超前电流校正通过镇流器电感器的滞后电流。


lead (v): To guide one or more people, or show them the way to move, or to do something. To go first. 引导一个或多个人,或向他们展示移动或做某事的方式。 先去。

Example: The soccer team's captain led the team onto the playing field. 示例:足球队队长带领球队进入比赛场地。

I/you/we/they/ lead, he/she/it/ leads.
/am/is/are/ leading.
/all/ led (note spelling, irregular verb, also a homophone of the metal "lead").
/was/were/ leading.
/shall/will/ lead.
/shall/will/ be leading.
I/you/we/they/ have led, he/she/it has led.
I/you/we/they/ have been leading, he/she/it has been leading.
/all/ had led.
/all/ had been leading.
/shall/will/ have led.
/shall/will/ have been leading.


lead (v): To command people, especially in the Armed Forces, or in business or science. 指挥人们,尤其是在武装部队、商业或科学领域。

Example: The scientist received an AO (= Order of Australia, a medal) for leading the research against the virus. 示例:该科学家因领导该病毒的研究而获得 AO(= 澳大利亚勋章,一枚奖章)。


lead (v): To be more advanced in technology or business than others. 在技术或业务上比其他人更先进。

Example: South Korea leads in the design and manufacture of LCD panels. 例如:韩国在液晶面板的设计和制造方面处于领先地位。


lead (v): To tend or reach in a certain direction, or to a certain place. 趋向或到达某个方向,或到达某个地方。

Example: Research into bleaching of the Great Barrier Reef in QLD leads to rising sea temperature being the cause. 示例:昆士兰大堡礁白化的研究导致海水温度上升是原因。


lead (adj): In music, the principal musician in a group; the lead guitarist, the lead singer etc. 在音乐方面,乐队中的首席音乐家; 主音吉他手、主唱等。

Example: At the concert, Fred and his girlfriend enjoyed the playing of the group's lead guitarist. 示例:在音乐会上,Fred 和他的女朋友喜欢演奏乐队主音吉他手。



LEVEL 水平 / 级别 / 级 / 程度 / 层 / 阶段 / 铺平 / 夷平 / 平 / 平整 / 坦

level (n), levels (pl): A tool for showing when a surface is level (= at the same height at all points above some reference such as the ground). 用于显示表面何时处于水平状态的工具(= 在某些参考点(例如地面)上方的所有点处处于相同高度)。

Example: Frank used a level when he was concreting the pathway. 示例:Frank 在浇筑路径时使用了一个水平。


level (n): An amount, quantity or quality. 数量、数量或质量。

Examples: The iron ore price has reached its highest-ever level. 示例:铁矿石价格已达到历史最高水平。

The level of unemployment fell sharply last month, to 5.4%. 上个月失业率大幅下降,降至 5.4%。

Fred turned down the level of the sound on the TV, because it was too loud. 弗雷德调低了电视上的音量,因为它太大声了。


level (n): An area of land that is almost perfectly flat. 几乎完全平坦的土地区域。

Example: Every time we have heavy rain, the levels by a creek in our suburb flood. 示例:每当我们下大雨时,我们郊区的一条小溪旁的水位就会泛滥。


level (n): In a video game, one in a series of stages of increasing difficulty. 在电子游戏中,一系列难度不断增加的阶段中的一个。

Example: Muriel's granddaughter was playing a "Spooky House" game on her iPad, and became very excited when she moved up a level. 示例:Muriel 的孙女在她的 iPad 上玩“鬼屋”游戏,当她升一级时变得非常兴奋。


level (adj): Having a flat surface without slopes or bumps. 具有平坦的表面,没有斜坡或颠簸。

Example: When Frank was concreting the pathway, he made sure it was level. 示例:当 Frank 浇筑小路时,他确保它是水平的。


level (adj): At the same height as something else. 和别的东西一样高。

Example: Frank climbed the ladder until his eyes were level with the top of the wall. 示例:弗兰克爬上梯子,直到他的眼睛与墙顶齐平。


"level with" = not in front of, or behind. “水平与” = 不在前面,也不在后面。

Example: A Police car pulled up level with us. 示例:一辆警车与我们齐平。


level (adj): Calm and unemotional (also called "composed" or "unruffled"). 冷静和冷静(也称为“沉着”或“镇定”)。

Example: Ambulance workers need to have a level personality. 示例:救护人员需要具有水平的个性。


level (adj): Not varying in frequency or volume or amount. 频率、音量或数量不变。

Example: The level hum of the aircraft's engines made Fred fall asleep. 例子:飞机引擎的嗡嗡声让弗雷德睡着了。


level (adj): Without emotion or emphasis. 没有情感或强调。

Example: The policewoman spoke in a level voice to try to calm the panicky crowd. 示例:女警用平缓的声音说话,试图让恐慌的人群平静下来。


level (v): To give something a flat and even surface. 给某物一个平坦的表面。

Examples: Frank levelled the concrete using a straight length of timber. 示例:弗兰克使用一段直的木材平整混凝土。

A bulldozer started to level the building site. 一台推土机开始平整建筑工地。

I/you/we/they/ level, he/she/it/ levels.
/am/is/are/ levelling (note spelling, double-L).
/all/ levelled (note spelling, double-L).
/was/were/ levelling.
/shall/will/ level.
/shall/will/ be levelling.
I/you/we/they/ have levelled, he/she/it/ has levelled.
I/you/we/they/ have been levelling, he/she/it/ has been levelling.
/all/ had levelled.
/all/ had been levelling.
/shall/will/ have levelled.
/shall/will/ have been levelling.


level (v): To destroy something and reduce it to ground level. 摧毁某物并将其降低到地面水平。

Example: During the war, heavy bombing levelled parts of the city. 示例:在战争期间,猛烈的轰炸将城市的部分地区夷为平地。


level (v): To aim or direct something such as a weapon, a stare or an accusation. 瞄准或指挥诸如武器、国家或指控之类的东西。

Examples: The robber pulled a gun from his pocket and levelled it at the clerk. 例子:强盗从口袋里掏出一把枪,对准店员。

The woman levelled an angry stare at the man who had pinched her bottom. 女人愤怒地瞪着捏她屁股的男人。

Accusations of pork-barrelling were levelled at the politician. 对这位政客的指责。


level (v): To make the scores in a competition equal. 使比赛中的分数相等。

Example: Our footy team was behind with 5 minutes to go, but we got a goal and levelled the score. 示例:我们的足球队在比赛还剩 5 分钟时落后,但我们取得了进球并将比分扳平。


"leveller" = something that makes two situations the same. “leveller” = 使两种情况相同的东西。

Example: Disease is a great leveller - it can kill you no matter how rich you are. 例子:疾病是一个很好的平衡器——无论你多么富有,它都能杀死你。


"to level with" = to speak with somebody honestly. "to level with" = 诚实地与某人交谈。

Example: Fred decided he should level with his Boss about leaving the storeroom unlocked. 示例:Fred 决定他应该与他的老板协商关于让储藏室上锁的问题。



LICENCE 许可 / 许可证 / 牌照

licence (n), licences (pl): An official permit to own or use or do something. 拥有或使用或做某事的官方许可。

Examples: If you want to own a gun, you need to get a firearm licence. 示例:如果您想拥有枪支,则需要获得枪支许可证。

If you want to drive a vehicle, you must get a driver's licence. 如果您想驾驶车辆,您必须获得驾驶执照。

If you want to sell alcohol, you need a liquor licence. 如果你想卖酒,你需要一个酒牌。


licence (n, uncountable): Excessive freedom to ignore usual rules. 无视通常规则的过度自由。

Example: The Army in some countries is given too much licence to injure or kill their own citizens. 示例:某些国家/地区的军队被授予过多的许可,可以伤害或杀死自己的公民。


licence (n): A legal right to use a product, such as computer software. 使用产品(例如计算机软件)的合法权利。

Example: Most software comes with a licence for use on a single computer only. 示例:大多数软件都带有仅可在单台计算机上使用的许可证。


licence (v): An act of giving an official permit to own or use or do something. 授予拥有或使用或做某事的官方许可的行为。

Example: Betty's employer licenced 53 copies of Project Management software, one copy per employee. 示例:Betty 的雇主许可了 53 份项目管理软件,每位员工一份。

I/you/we/they/ licence, he/she/it/ licences.
/am/is/are/ licencing (note spelling, single -E).
/all/ licenced (note spelling, single -E).
/was/were/ licencing.
/shall/will/ licence.
/shall/will/ be licencing.
I/you/we/they/ have licenced, he/she/it/ has licenced.
I/you/we/they/ have been licencing, he/she/it/ has been licencing.
/all/ had licenced.
/all/ had been licencing.
/shall/will/ have licenced.
/shall/will/ have been licencing.



LIE 谎言 / 谎话 / 说谎 / 位于 / 躺

lie (n), lies (pl): An intentionally false statement. Also called a "falsehood". 故意虚假陈述。 亦称“虚妄”。

Example: When Fred was questioned about the unlocked storeroom, he made up a lie, saying he had locked it. 示例:当 Fred 被问及没有上锁的储藏室时,他编造了一个谎言,说他锁上了。


"a little white lie" = a lie that the person telling it does not think is important. “一点善意的谎言”= 说谎的人认为不重要的谎言。

Example: When Muriel's granddaughter wanted to to go the park, Muriel, who was tired, told her a little white lie, that the park was closed for maintenance. 示例:当穆丽尔的孙女想去公园时,累了的穆丽尔对她撒了一个善意的谎言,公园因维修而关闭。


"porky-pie" [SL:] = humorous slang for a lie. “porky-pie”[SL:] = 谎言的幽默俚语。

Example: Muriel, who was too tired to take her granddaughter to the park, told her a porky-pie about the park being closed. 示例:Muriel 太累了,不能带孙女去公园,她告诉她公园要关门了。


lie (n): In the sport of golf, the position of the ball with respect to long grass or plants which might interfere with a shot. 在高尔夫运动中,球相对于可能干扰击球的长草或植物的位置。

Example: The golfer had a poor lie, with no direct path to the green because a large tree blocked the way. 示例:高尔夫球手的谎言很糟糕,因为一棵大树挡住了去路,所以没有直接通往果岭的路径。


lie (n): The positions in which objects are laid out. 放置对象的位置。

Example: The road engineers looked at the lie of the roads and buildings in the village, to determine the best place to make new parking spaces. 示例:道路工程师查看村里道路和建筑物的位置,以确定建造新停车位的最佳位置。


lie (v): To make an intentionally false statement. 故意做出虚假陈述。

Examples: Muriel, who was too tired to take her granddaughter to the park, lied to her about the park being closed. 例子:穆丽尔太累了,不能带孙女去公园,就公园关闭向她撒谎。

There is an English saying: "the camera cannot lie". 英国有句谚语:“相机不会说谎”。

I/you/we/they/ lie, he/she/it/ lies.

/am/is/are/ lying (note spelling, irregular verb).
/all/ lied (note spelling, single -E).
/was/were/ lying.
/shall/will/ lie.
/shall/will/ be lying.
I/you/we/they/ have lied, he/she/it/ has lied.
I/you/we/they/ have been lying, he/she/it/ has been lying.
/all/ had lied.
/all/ had been lying.
/shall/will/ have lied.
/shall/will/ have been lying.


lie (v): To be placed or situated. 被放置或位于。

Example: Geelong lies about 70 km south-west of Melbourne. 示例:吉朗位于墨尔本西南约 70 公里处。


lie (v): To be in a certain state. 处于某种状态。

Example: Through lack of maintenance, the historic home in Doncaster lies in ruins. 示例:由于缺乏维护,唐卡斯特的这座历史悠久的住宅已成为废墟。


lie (v): To be still or quiet, as if you are resting or asleep. 静止或安静,就好像你在休息或睡着一样。

Example: Fred was suffering from a hangover, and had to lie down for an hour. 示例:弗雷德宿醉,不得不躺下一个小时。


lie (v): To rest in a horizontal position on a surface. 在平面上以水平位置休息。

Example: On our picnic, we found a level patch of grass where we could lie in the sun. 示例:在野餐时,我们发现了一片平坦的草地,可以在那里晒太阳。



LIGHT 光 / 灯 / 灯光 / 阳光 / 点燃 / 发光 / 轻 / 浅 / 轻便 / 轻飘

light (n, uncountable): Visible electromagnetic radiation, whose wavelength lies in the range of 400 to 750 nanometers (4000 to 7500 angstroms) approximately. 可见的电磁辐射,其波长大约在 400 到 750 纳米(4000 到 7500 埃)的范围内。

This allows all animals to see their surroundings. Some animals can see shorter wavelengths (ultra-violet light) and some can see longer wavelengths (infra-red). 这使所有动物都能看到周围的环境。 有些动物可以看到较短的波长(紫外线),有些动物可以看到较长的波长(红外线)。

Different sources of light are: sunlight, daylight, moonlight, starlight, lamplight, gaslight and firelight. 不同的光源有:阳光、日光、月光、星光、灯光、煤气灯和火光。


"natural light" = light from the Sun. "artificial light" = light from man-made sources. “自然光”=来自太阳的光。 “人造光”=来自人造光源的光。


light (n), lights (pl): An object that generates light (also called, "illumination"). 产生光(也称为“照明”)的物体。

Examples: John's workshop uses only LED lights, including LED replacements for the fluorescent tubes. 示例:约翰的车间仅使用 LED 灯,包括荧光灯管的 LED 替代品。

Betty switched the lights on in her dining-room. 贝蒂打开了她餐厅里的灯。


light (n): A time of day when there is light outside. 一天中外面有光的时候。

Example: Light comes early in Melbourne in summer. 示例:墨尔本的夏季光线较早。


light (n): Something that creates fire. 能生火的东西。

Examples: Frank used a special waxy "fire lighter" as a light for his barbecue fire. 示例:弗兰克使用一种特殊的蜡质“打火机”作为他的烧烤炉的灯。

Fred asked a mate for a light for his cigarette. 弗雷德向他的同伴要了一盏灯来点燃他的香烟。


light (n): Something that is brighter than its surroundings. 比周围环境更亮的东西。

Example: Sunshine lit up the red-tinted lights in Yan's hair. 示例:阳光点亮了艳头发上的红色灯光。


light (n): An understanding of a fact or idea. We say that someone "sees the light", or that "light dawns" on their face. 对事实或想法的理解。 我们说某人“看到了光”,或者说他们的脸上出现了“曙光”。

Example: Muriel saw the light dawn on her grandson's face when he worked out how to put his model train on its tracks. 示例:当她的孙子研究如何将他的模型火车放在轨道上时,穆里尔看到了他脸上的曙光。


light (n): An expression in someone's eyes that shows an emotion. 一个人眼中的表情,表达了一种情绪。

Example: When the robber noticed how heavy Alice's handbag seemed to be, a greedy light entered his eyes. 例子:当强盗注意到爱丽丝的手提包看起来有多么沉重时,贪婪的光芒进入了他的眼睛。


light (n): A person who is noted for their thought or education. 以思想或教育着称的人。

Example: The Nobel Prize winner has been a shining light in the science of virus research. 示例:诺贝尔奖获得者一直是病毒研究科学中的一盏明灯。


light (v): To produce light. 产生光。

Example: John uses LEDs to light his workshop. 示例:John 使用 LED 为他的车间照明。

I/you/we/they/ light, he/she/it/ lights.
/am/is/are/ lighting.
/all/ lit (note spelling, irregular verb).
/was/were/ lighting.
/shall/will/ light.
/shall/will/ be lighting.
I/you/we/they/ have lit, he/she/it/ has lit.
I/you/we/they/ have been lighting, he/she/it/ has been lighting.
/all/ had lit.
/all/ had been lighting.
/shall/will/ have lit.
/shall/will/ have been lighting.


light (v): To start something burning. 开始燃烧的东西。

Examples: Frank lit his barbecue fire using a special waxy "firelighter". 示例:弗兰克使用一种特殊的蜡质“打火机”点燃了他的烧烤炉。

One of Fred's mates lit his cigarette. 弗雷德的一位伙伴点燃了他的香烟。


"to light on" = to discover something by chance. Also written as "to stumble upon". “点亮” = 偶然发现的东西。 也写作“偶然发现”。

Example: While John was out walking, he lit on a possible solution to an engineering problem he had. 示例:当约翰外出散步时,他提出了一个可能解决他遇到的工程问题的方法。


light (adj): For a colour, a pale shade. 对于颜色,浅色调。

Example: Alice has light blue eyes. 示例:爱丽丝有一双浅蓝色的眼睛。


light (adj): Having enough light. 光线充足。

Example: Muriel's sitting room is light and airy. 示例:Muriel 的客厅明亮通风。


light (adj): Weighing very little. 重量非常轻。

Example: Sandra's new laptop is very light and portable. 示例:Sandra 的新笔记本电脑非常轻巧便携。


"as light as a feather" = weighing almost nothing. “轻如鸿毛” = 几乎没有重量。

Example: Alice has bought some earbuds (= small earphones that fit in your ears) that are as light as a feather. 示例:Alice 买了一些轻如羽毛的耳塞(= 适合您耳朵的小耳机)。


"a light commercial vehicle" = a small van or truck. “轻型商用车”= 小型货车或卡车。

Example: In Australia, any van or truck weighing under 4500 kg is called a "light commercial vehicle" and may be driven on a car licence. 示例:在澳大利亚,任何重量低于 4500 公斤的厢式货车或卡车都被称为“轻型商用车”,可以凭汽车执照驾驶。


light (adj): Not strongly built or manufactured. 没有坚固的建造或制造。

Examples: The house was of very light construction. 例子:这所房子的结构很轻。

Sandra wore a light blouse and dress to the concert. 桑德拉在音乐会上穿着浅色上衣和连衣裙。


light (adj): Low in amount or quantity. 数量或数量少。

Examples: Pedestrian traffic in Melbourne City has been light ever since the virus arrived. 示例:自从病毒到来以来,墨尔本市的行人交通一直很顺畅。

At the exhibition, trading was light until the early afternoon. 在展会上,交易清淡,直到下午早些时候。

The convicted robber received a very light sentence. 被判有罪的强盗得到了非常轻的刑罚。


light (adj): For a meal, small and easy to digest. 对于一顿饭,小而容易消化。

Example: We ate a light lunch at a lakeside cafe. 例子:我们在湖边的咖啡馆吃了一顿清淡的午餐。


light (adj): Gentle. Delicate. 温和的。 精美的。

Examples: A light breeze was blowing from the North. 例子:一阵微风从北方吹来。

We each had a glass of a light white wine. 我们每人都喝了一杯淡白葡萄酒。

John gave Yan a light kiss on the lips. John在艳的唇上轻轻一吻。

The pastry on the croissants was so light! 羊角面包上的糕点太轻了!


light (adj): For music or literature or drama, easy to understand and enjoy. 对于音乐或文学或戏剧,易于理解和享受。

Examples: Frank enjoys performances of light music. 示例: Frank喜欢轻音乐的表演。

John brought some light reading for while he waited after having a vaccination. 约翰在接种疫苗后等待时带来了一些轻松的阅读。


light (adv): Carrying little. 携带很少。

Example: When on holiday, Alice likes to travel light (= with just a small amount of luggage). 示例:在度假时,Alice 喜欢轻装旅行(= 只带少量行李)。



LIMIT 极限 / 限 / 范围 / 止境 / 限制 / 限定 / 钳

limit (n): A level beyond which something may not go. 一个可能无法超越的水平。

Example: During the lockdown, people had to stay within a 5 km limit of their home. 示例:在封锁期间,人们必须呆在离家 5 公里范围内。


limit (n): A level beyond which a quantity may not increase. 数量可能不会增加的水平。

Examples: There is an age limit of 30 years for entrants in the Piano Competition. 示例:钢琴比赛参赛者的年龄限制为 30 岁。

In the chess tournament, there was a 1-minute limit on the time to make each move. 在国际象棋比赛中,每一步的时间限制为1分钟。

You should not drive if your blood alcohol level exceeds a limit of 0.05. 如果您的血液酒精浓度超过 0.05 的限制,您不应开车。

In our suburb there is a wooden single-lane bridge with a weight limit of 10 tonnes. 在我们的郊区有一座木制单车道桥,重量限制为 10 吨。


limit (n): The furthest point of something. 某物的最远点。

Examples: In ancient times people thought the Earth was flat, and if you sailed to the limit you would fall over the edge. 例子:在古代,人们认为地球是平的,如果你航行到极限,你就会跌倒边缘。

Isaac Asimov was a brilliant Science Fiction writer - his imagination had no limits. 艾萨克·阿西莫夫 (Isaac Asimov) 是一位出色的科幻小说作家。 他的想象力是无限的。


limit (v): To restrict something so that it does not exceed a certain level. 限制某事,使其不超过某个水平。

Examples: Ernie's doctor told him to limit his drinking. 示例:厄尼的医生告诉他要限制饮酒。

During the lockdown, people had to limit their exercise to within 5 km from their home. 在封锁期间,人们不得不将运动限制在离家 5 公里以内。

I/you/we/they/ limit, he/she/it/ limits.
/am/is/are/ limiting.
/all/ limited.
/was/were/ limiting.
/shall/will/ limit.
/shall/will/ be limiting.
I/you/we/they/ have limited, he/she/it/ has limited.
I/you/we/they/ have been limiting, he/she/it/ has been limiting.
/all/ had limited.
/all/ had been limiting.
/shall/will/ have limited.
/shall/will/ have been limiting.



LINK 链接 / 链路 / 联系 / 连杆 / 相连 / 连接 / 连结

link (n), links (pl): A relationship or connection between objects, people or ideas. 对象、人或想法之间的关系或联系。

Example: Scientists have proved a link between global warming and climate change. 示例:科学家已经证明全球变暖与气候变化之间存在联系。


link (n): One piece of a chain. 一条链子。

Example: Frank was busy replacing a link in the chain of his bicycle. 示例:弗兰克正忙于更换自行车链条中的一个链节。


link (n): On the Internet, an abbreviation of "hyperlink," the way in which information is linked. 在 Internet 上,“超链接”的缩写,信息链接的方式。

Example: Alice clicked on a link on her computer screen. 示例:爱丽丝点击了她电脑屏幕上的链接。


link (n): In engineering, a piece that transmits force, usually a "con-rod" (= connecting rod) with a bearing at each end. 在工程中,传递力的部件,通常是两端带有轴承的“连杆”(= 连杆)。

Example: In an ICE, con-rods form a vital link between the pistons and the crankshaft. 示例:在 ICE 中,连杆构成活塞和曲轴之间的重要连接。


link (v): To show a relationship or connection between objects, people or ideas. 显示对象、人或想法之间的关系或联系。

Example: Scientific research has linked global warming to climate change. 示例:科学研究已将全球变暖与气候变化联系起来。

I/you/we/they/ link, he/she/it/ links.
/am/is/are/ linking.
/all/ linked.
/was/were/ linking.
/shall/will/ link.
/shall/will/ be linking.
I/you/we/they/ have linked, he/she/it/ has linked.
I/you/we/they/ have been linking, he/she/it/ has been linking.
/all/ had linked.
/all/ had been linking.
/shall/will/ have linked.
/shall/will/ have been linking.


link (v): To suggest a relationship between people or objects. 暗示人或物之间的关系。

Example: A recent TV program linked a bikie gang to organised crime. 示例:最近的一个电视节目将一个骑自行车的团伙与有组织的犯罪联系起来。


link (v): To connect pages of information on the Internet using hyperlinks. 使用超链接连接 Internet 上的信息页面。

Example: The Web designer was busy linking pages on a website. 示例:网页设计师正忙于链接网站上的页面。


link (v): To transmit force between parts of a machine. 在机器部件之间传递力。

Example: In an ICE, con-rods link the pistons and the crankshaft. 示例:在 ICE 中,连杆连接活塞和曲轴。



LOAN 贷款 / 借款 / 借出

loan (n), loans (pl): Something that is borrowed, for free or for a cost. 借来的东西,免费或有偿。

Example: One of Frank's neighbours asked him for a loan of his electric hedge-clippers. 示例:弗兰克的一位邻居向他借了电动对冲剪。


loan (n): Money that is borrowed, for free or for repayment with interest added. 借来的钱,免费的或加息的还款。

Example: Sandra wanted a loan for $50,000 to renovate her kitchen. 示例:Sandra 想要贷款 50,000 美元来翻新她的厨房。


loan (v): To lend an object or money. 借出物品或金钱。

Examples: Frank loaned a neighbour his hedge-clippers. 例子:弗兰克向邻居借了他的对冲剪。

The bank loaned Sandra $ 50,000 at a very reasonable rate. 银行以非常合理的利率借给了桑德拉 50,000 美元。

I/you/we/they/ loan, he/she/it/ loans.
/am/is/are/ loaning.
/all/ loaned.
/was/were/ loaning.
/shall/will/ loan.
/shall/will/ be loaning.
I/you/we/they/ have loaned, he/she/it/ has loaned.
I/you/we/they/ have been loaning, he/she/it/ has been loaning.
/all/ had loaned.
/all/ had been loaning.
/shall/will/ have loaned.
/shall/will/ have been loaning.



LOCK 锁 / 绺 / 锁 / 拘禁

lock (n), locks (pl): A mechanical device for keeping a door or lid or strap fastened. 用于保持门或盖子或带子固定的机械装置。 Requires a key or a keypad or a "smart card" to unlock. 需要钥匙或键盘或“智能卡”才能解锁。

Examples: Alice's key grated in the lock as she unlocked her front door. 示例:爱丽丝打开前门时,她的钥匙在锁中磨碎了。

A bicycle lock is a strong metal strap, locked with a key, that attaches the cycle to a bike rack. 自行车锁是一种坚固的金属带,用钥匙锁住,将自行车固定在自行车架上。


lock (n): A length of someone's hair that might be curled or might hang down. 某人的一段头发,可能卷曲或垂下。

Example: Sandra has an annoying lock of hair that she often has to brush out of her eyes. 示例:Sandra 有一头烦人的头发,她经常不得不把它从眼睛里刷掉。


lock (n): Firm control over a situation. 牢牢控制局面。

Example: The anti-5G demonstration might have become a riot, but Police had a lock on the situation and quickly arrested the organisers. 例子:反5G示威可能已经演变成骚乱,但警方掌握情况并迅速逮捕了组织者。


lock (n): A short part of a canal with a gate at each end, used for raising and lowering boats. 运河的一小部分,两端各有一个闸门,用于升起和降下船只。

Example: Locks are a wonderful invention, but they make canal travel very slow! 示例:锁是一项了不起的发明,但它们使运河的行驶速度非常缓慢!


lock (n): In the sport of Rugby, a strong player in the second row of a scrum. 在橄榄球运动中,争抢的第二排中的强者。

Example: A friend of David's plays as a lock for his University rugby team, but David is not heavy enough to do the same. 示例:大卫的一个朋友在他的大学橄榄球队中扮演锁定角色,但大卫的体重不足以做同样的事情。


lock (n): A mechanical device that stops a car's steering wheel from turning, preventing theft. 一种阻止汽车方向盘转动、防止盗窃的机械装置。

Example: Frank always sets the steering lock when he leaves his car. 示例:弗兰克总是在离开汽车时设置转向锁。


lock (v): To fasten something using a lock. 用锁固定某物。

Examples: Bert walked outdoors and carefully locked the front door and the security door with two different keys. 示例:伯特走到户外,用两把不同的钥匙小心地锁上了前门和防盗门。

Alice locked the confidential report in her desk drawer. 爱丽丝将机密报告锁在她办公桌的抽屉里。

Frank locked the steering when he left his car. 弗兰克下车时锁上了方向盘。

I/you/we/they/ lock, he/she/it/ locks.
/am/is/are/ locking.
/all/ locked.
/was/were/ locking.
/shall/will/ lock.
/shall/will/ be locking.
I/you/we/they/ have locked, he/she/it/ has locked.
I/you/we/they/ have been locking, he/she/it/ has been locking.
/all/ had locked.
/all/ had been locking.
/shall/will/ have locked.
/shall/will/ have been locking.


lock (v, intransitive): For an object, to fasten itself. 对于一个物体,固定它自己。

Example: As we walked out of the office, the door locked automatically behind us. 示例:当我们走出办公室时,门在我们身后自动锁上了。


lock (v): To stop access to programs or data on a computer, smartphone etc. 停止访问计算机、智能手机等上的程序或数据。

Example: Betty uses password protection to lock her confidential files. 示例:Betty 使用密码保护来锁定她的机密文件。


lock (v, intransitive): For a computer or smartphone, to stop access to its software or data. 对于计算机或智能手机,停止访问其软件或数据。

Example: After a couple of minutes not being used, a smartphone will turn off its screen and lock itself. 示例:在未使用几分钟后,智能手机将关闭其屏幕并锁定自身。


lock (v): To make something stiff so that it cannot move. 使某物僵硬,使其无法移动。

Example: David locked his front leg to keep himself stable as he prepared to shoot. 示例:大卫在准备射击时锁定了前腿以保持稳定。



LOWER 降低 / 放低 / 降下 / 减少 / 下

lower(adj): The comparative form of the adjective "low". 形容词“low”的比较级形式。 Being less high in position or value than something else. 地位或价值不如其他事物高。 In other words, underneath or less than. 换句话说,低于或低于。

Examples: Alice has a stud in her lower lip. 示例:爱丽丝的下唇有一个耳钉。

The lower floors in the apartment building are very cold and shady. 公寓楼的较低楼层非常寒冷和阴凉。

Lower interest rates have caused a boom in the cost of housing. 较低的利率导致了住房成本的激增。


lower (adj): Located down-river (= closer to the mouth of a river). 位于下游(靠近河口)。

Examples: Lower Austria is located closer to the mouth of the Danube River than Upper Austria. 示例:下奥地利比上奥地利更靠近多瑙河河口。

Lower Egypt is located closer to the mouth of the Nile River than Upper Egypt. 下埃及比上埃及更靠近尼罗河河口。


lower (adj): In geology, an earlier (=older) period of time. 在地质学中,较早(=较旧)的时间段。

Example: The Lower Devonian Period lasted from 416 to 397 million years ago. 示例:下泥盆纪从 416 年持续到 3.97 亿年前。 It saw the evolution of many new fish species, and the invertebrates. 它见证了许多新鱼类和无脊椎动物的进化。


lower (adv): To a lower position. 到一个较低的位置。

Example: As the sun sank lower, the evening became cold. 例子:随着太阳下沉,晚上变得寒冷。


lower (v): To move someone or something to a lower position. 将某人或某物移到较低的位置。

Examples: A crane lowered a hopper full of concrete onto the building site. 示例:起重机将装满混凝土的料斗降低到建筑工地。

Sandra cried when her father's coffin was lowered into his grave. 当她父亲的棺材被放入他的坟墓时,桑德拉哭了。

I/you/we/they/ lower, he/she/it/ lowers.
/am/is/are/ lowering.
/all/ lowered.
/was/were/ lowering.
/shall/will/ lower.
/shall/will/ be lowering.
I/you/we/they/ have lowered, he/she/it/ has lowered.
I/you/we/they/ have been lowering, he/she/it/ has been lowering.
/all/ had lowered.
/all/ had been lowering.
/shall/will/ have lowered.
/shall/will/ have been lowering.


"to lower yourself" = to do something you think is undignified. “贬低自己”=做一些你认为有失尊严的事情。

Example: Fred would never lower himself to visit a pawnbroker when he is out of money, but doesn't mind asking his girlfriend for a loan! 例子:当他没钱时,Fred 绝不会低下头去拜访当铺,但他不介意向他的女朋友借钱!


lower (v): To become less. 变得更少。

Example: As interest rates have lowered, the cost of housing has boomed. 示例:随着利率降低,住房成本飙升。


lower (v): To reduce the angle of elevation of a weapon. 减少武器的仰角。

Example: The Police lowered their guns when the robbers held up their hands in surrender. 例子:当劫匪举手投降时,警察放下了枪。


lower (v): For weather, to look overcast and menacing. 对于天气,看起来阴天和来势汹汹。

Example: Black clouds lowered to the west as we walked. 示例:当我们走的时候,乌云向西飘落。


lower (v): To look angry or menacing. 看起来生气或威胁。

Example: Betty's boss was in a very bad mood and lowered at anyone he passed in the office. 例子:贝蒂的老板心情很差,对他在办公室里经过的任何人都贬低了。


lowering (adj): Looking threatening. 看着威胁。

Example: Betty tried to ignore her lowering boss whenever he looked in her direction. 示例:每当他朝她的方向看时,贝蒂都试图忽略她的低级老板。


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