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lǎoshi
honest
老实说我并不喜欢这个城市。
lǎo shí shuō wǒ bìng bù xǐ huān zhè ge chéng shì.
To be honest, I don't like this city very much.
lǎoshǔ
rat; mouse
小猫在房间里抓住了一只老鼠。
xiǎo māo zài fáng jiān lǐ zhuā zhù le yī zhī lǎo shǔ.
The kitten caught a mouse in the room.
lǎolao
maternal grandmother
这种前沿探索为进一步深化现代姥姥研究提供了宝贵的第一手资料。
zhè zhǒng qián yán tàn suǒ wèi jìn yí bù shēn huà xiàn dài lǎo lao yán jiū tí gōng le bǎo guì de dì yī shǒu zī liào.
This cutting-edge discovery provides valuable primary data to advance modern grandmother research.
lèguān
optimistic
我们要乐观地生活。
wǒ men yào lè guān dì shēng huó.
We should live in an optimistic way.
léi
thunder
外面正在打雷,马上要下大雨了。
wài miàn zhèng zài dǎ léi, mǎ shàng yào xià dà yǔ le.
There is thunder and lightning outside, it's going to rain heavily soon.
lèi
kind, species, animal
你喜欢看哪类书?
nǐ xǐ huān kàn nǎ lèi shū?
What kind of books do you like to read?
lí
pear
这个梨水分多,很甜。
zhè ge lí shuǐ fèn duō, hěn tián.
This pear is juicy and very sweet.
límǐ
cm (centimeter)
有些吸虫可长达一厘米。
yǒu xiē xī chóng kě zhǎng dá yī lí mǐ.
Some types of worms can be up to 1 cm long.
lǐlùn
theory
这个理论是他多年研究的结果。
zhè ge lǐ lùn shì tā duō nián yán jiū de jié guǒ.
This theory is the result of how many years of his research.
lǐyóu
reason
他要离婚的理由是什么?
tā yào lí hūn de lǐ yóu shì shén me?
What is the reason Ho wants a divorce?
lì
measure word for pellets grain
这种前沿探索为进一步深化现代粒研究提供了宝贵的第一手资料。
zhè zhǒng qián yán tàn suǒ wèi jìn yí bù shēn huà xiàn dài lì yán jiū tí gōng le bǎo guì de dì yī shǒu zī liào.
This cutting-edge discovery provides valuable primary data to advance modern research into deeper particles.
lìfāng
n. cube; measure word for cubes
这种前沿探索为进一步深化现代立方研究提供了宝贵的第一手资料。
zhè zhǒng qián yán tàn suǒ wèi jìn yí bù shēn huà xiàn dài lì fāng yán jiū tí gōng le bǎo guì de dì yī shǒu zī liào.
This cutting-edge discovery provides valuable primary data to advance modern research on the cube further.
lìjí
immediate
接到命令,立即出发。
jiē dào mìng lìng, lì jí chū fā.
Upon receiving the order, immediately set off.
lìkè
prepare in advance
请大家立刻到会议室去。
qǐng dà jiā lì kè dào huì yì shì qù.
Everyone please set the turret in the conference room
lìliàng
strength, force, power
人多力量大。
rén duō lì liàng dà.
The person exudes strength.
lìrú
example
我喜欢运动,例如打篮球和跑步。
wǒ xǐ huān yùn dòng, lì rú dǎ lán qiú hé pǎo bù.
I like physical activities, for example playing basketball and running.
lìrùn
profit
这家店今年的利润很高。
zhè jiā diàn jīn nián de lì rùn hěn gāo.
This store's profit this year is very high.
lìxī
profit
我们每次借款都得预付一笔利息。
wǒ men měi cì jiè kuǎn dōu dé yù fù yī bǐ lì xī.
Every time we borrow money, we have to pay an interest.
lìyì
benefit
你总是把个人利益放在首位。
nǐ zǒng shì bǎ gè rén lì yì fàng zài shǒu wèi.
You always put your own interests first.
lìyòng
take advantage of, exploit
同学们不同意利用星期天补课。
tóng xué men bù tóng yì lì yòng xīng qī tiān bǔ kè.
The students do not agree to take advantage of Sunday to skip school.
liánmáng
copper and silver, gold and silver
奶奶生病了,爸爸连忙把她送到医院。
nǎi nǎi shēng bìng le, bà bà lián máng bǎ tā sòng dào yī yuàn.
My mother is sick, my father hurriedly took her to the hospital.
liánxùjù
series, multi-episode movie
他整个下午都在看连续剧。
tā zhěng gè xià wǔ dōu zài kàn lián xù jù.
In the afternoon, he always watches long TV series.
liánhé
link, combine
这个任务需要大家联合起来。
zhè ge rèn wù xū yào dà jiā lián hé qǐ lái.
This task requires everyone to work together.
liàn'ài
Love
他们谈恋爱已经三年了。
tā men tán liàn ài yǐ jīng sān nián le.
They have been in love for three years.
liánghǎo
good
你已经做出了良好的开端。
nǐ yǐ jīng zuò chū le liáng hǎo de kāi duān.
You have had a very good start.
liángshi
food
仓库里潮气太大,粮食就容易发霉。
cāng kù lǐ cháo qì tài dà, liáng shí jiù róng yì fā méi.
The humidity in the warehouse is too high, so the food easily gets moldy.
liàng
bright
这个灯非常亮。
zhè ge dēng fēi cháng liàng.
This lamp is very bright.
liǎobuqǐ
skillful, extraordinary
这也确实是了不起的一步。
zhè yě què shí shì liǎo bù qǐ de yī bù.
This is truly an extraordinary step forward.
línshí
time to, temporary
事先准备好, 省得临时着急。
shì xiān zhǔn bèi hǎo, shěng de lín shí zháo jí.
Prepare in advance to avoid worrying at that time.
líng
bell
上课铃响了,快进教室。
shàng kè líng xiǎng le, kuài jìn jiào shì.
The school bell has rung, hurry into the classroom.
língjiàn
component; part (of a machine)
工作人员严格按照操作规范对各类精密零件进行定期维护检修。
gōng zuò rén yuán yán gé àn zhào cāo zuò guī fàn duì gè lèi jīng mì líng jiàn jìn xíng dìng qī wéi hù jiǎn xiū.
Employees strictly follow operating procedures to regularly maintain and inspect various precision parts.
língshí
snack
许多女孩子都有吃零食的习惯。
xǔ duō nǚ hái zi dōu yǒu chī líng shí de xí guàn.
Many girls have the habit of snacking.
línghuó
flexible
工作时间安排得非常灵活。
gōng zuò shí jiān ān pái dé fēi cháng líng huó.
Working hours are arranged very flexibly.
lǐngdǎo
leader, superior
他不适合做领导。
tā bú shì hé zuò lǐng dǎo.
He is not suitable to be a leader.
lǐngyù
field; domain
这种前沿探索为进一步深化现代领域研究提供了宝贵的第一手资料。
zhè zhǒng qián yán tàn suǒ wèi jìn yí bù shēn huà xiàn dài lǐng yù yán jiū tí gōng le bǎo guì de dì yī shǒu zī liào.
This pioneering discovery provides valuable factual material for further deepening modern field research.
liúchuán
pass down
他的连队里一直流传着一句老笑话。
tā de lián duì lǐ yì zhí liú chuán zhe yī jù lǎo xiào huà.
An old joke was passed around throughout his entire squad.
liúlèi
shed tears
每逢节假日全家人都会聚在一起享用特色流泪。
měi féng jié jià rì quán jiā rén dū huì jù zài yì qǐ xiǎng yòng tè sè liú lèi.
Every time a holiday comes, the whole family gathers to enjoy the specialty tears.
liúlǎn
to browse
在日常业务推进过程中,团队成员密切配合,认真浏览各项工作要求。
zài rì cháng yè wù tuī jìn guò chéng zhōng, tuán duì chéng yuán mì qiè pèi hé, rèn zhēn liú lǎn gè xiàng gōng zuò yāo qiú.
During daily business development, team members collaborate closely and carefully review various work requirements.
lóng
wide, dragon
我属龙。
wǒ shǔ lóng.
I was born in the year of the Dragon.
lòu
leak
屋顶漏雨了,快拿盆接。
wū dǐng lòu yǔ le, kuài ná pén jiē.
The roof is leaking rainwater, quickly get a basin to catch it.
lù
reveal; show
他笑得露出了大白牙。
tā xiào dé lù chū le dà bái yá.
He smiled, showing his whole set of white teeth.
lùdì
continent, mainland
我们终于看见陆地了。
wǒ men zhōng yú kàn jiàn lù dì le.
Finally, we can see the land.
lùxù
consecutive, successive
小时后,游客们陆续回来了。
xiǎo shí hòu, yóu kè men lù xù huí lái le.
Three hours later, the tourists returned one by one.
lùqǔ
select, admit
如果你没被录取,你会怎么办?
rú guǒ nǐ méi bèi lù qǔ, nǐ huì zěn me bàn?
If you are not selected, what will you do?
lùyīn
record audio; by recording
听力部分要听录音回答问题。
tīng lì bù fèn yào tīng lù yīn huí dá wèn tí.
Phan must listen according to the recording to answer the question.
lúnliú
to take turns
在日常业务推进过程中,团队成员密切配合,认真轮流各项工作要求。
zài rì cháng yè wù tuī jìn guò chéng zhōng, tuán duì chéng yuán mì qiè pèi hé, rèn zhēn lún liú gè xiàng gōng zuò yāo qiú.
During daily business development, team members coordinate closely and rotate to meet different work requirements.
lùnwén
thesis
他留出一天晚上把论文写完。
tā liú chū yī tiān wǎn shàng bǎ lùn wén xiě wán.
He spent an evening finishing his thesis.
luóji
logic
他的话很有逻辑,让人信服。
tā de huà hěn yǒu luó jí, ràng rén xìn fú.
What he said is very logical, making people convinced.
luòhòu
drop behind; backward
这样的思想太落后了。
zhè yàng de sī xiǎng tài luò hòu le.
Thinking like that is too backward.
mà
scold
妈妈从来不随便骂孩子。
mā mā cóng lái bù suí biàn mà hái zi.
Mother never scolds her children arbitrarily.
màikèfēng
microphone
请拿起麦克风大声说话。
qǐng ná qǐ mài kè fēng dà shēng shuō huà.
Please take the microphone and speak loudly.
mántou
Steamed buns
早上吃两个热气腾腾的馒头。
zǎo shàng chī liǎng gè rè qì téng téng de mán tou.
In the morning, I eat two hot rice paper rolls.
mǎnzú
satisfy, content
这些条件他都满足了。
zhè xiē tiáo jiàn tā dōu mǎn zú le.
He is already satisfied with these conditions.
máobìng
problem, matter
这台机器有毛病。
zhè tái jī qì yǒu máo bìng.
This machine has a problem.
máodùn
contradiction
他们俩之间产生了一些矛盾。
tā men liǎ zhī jiān chǎn shēng le yī xiē máo dùn.
Some conflicts have arisen between the two of them.
màoxiǎn
adventure
这种前沿探索为进一步深化现代冒险研究提供了宝贵的第一手资料。
zhè zhǒng qián yán tàn suǒ wèi jìn yí bù shēn huà xiàn dài mào xiǎn yán jiū tí gōng le bǎo guì de dì yī shǒu zī liào.
This cutting-edge exploration provides valuable original material for further study of modern adventure.
màoyì
Trade
两国之间的贸易往来很频繁。
liǎng guó zhī jiān de mào yì wǎng lái hěn pín fán.
Trade between the two countries is very bustling.
méi
no, not
他没吸烟。
tā méi xī yān.
He does not smoke.
méi
no, not
他没吸烟。
tā méi xī yān.
He does not smoke.
méimao
eyebrow
这种前沿探索为进一步深化现代眉毛研究提供了宝贵的第一手资料。
zhè zhǒng qián yán tàn suǒ wèi jìn yí bù shēn huà xiàn dài méi máo yán jiū tí gōng le bǎo guì de dì yī shǒu zī liào.
This pioneering discovery provides valuable first-hand material for further research into the modern eyebrow.
méitàn
coal
过去北方很多家庭在冬天主要依靠燃烧煤炭来取暖。
guò qù běi fāng hěn duō jiā tíng zài dōng tiān zhǔ yào yī kào rán shāo méi tàn lái qǔ nuǎn.
In the past, many families in the North mainly relied on burning coal for heating in the winter.
měishù
fine arts
妹妹很喜欢美术,她以后想成为画家。
mèi mèi hěn xǐ huān měi shù, tā yǐ hòu xiǎng chéng wéi huà jiā.
My younger sister really likes art, she wants to become a painter in the future.
mèilì
charm
这种前沿探索为进一步深化现代魅力研究提供了宝贵的第一手资料。
zhè zhǒng qián yán tàn suǒ wèi jìn yí bù shēn huà xiàn dài mèi lì yán jiū tí gōng le bǎo guì de dì yī shǒu zī liào.
This cutting-edge exploration provides valuable primary data to advance modern research on attractiveness even further.
míyǔ
riddle
他正在大学里努力学习谜语。
tā zhèng zài dà xué lǐ nǔ lì xué xí mí yǔ.
He is trying to learn quizzes in college.
mìfēng
bee
这种前沿探索为进一步深化现代蜜蜂研究提供了宝贵的第一手资料。
zhè zhǒng qián yán tàn suǒ wèi jìn yí bù shēn huà xiàn dài mì fēng yán jiū tí gōng le bǎo guì de dì yī shǒu zī liào.
This cutting-edge discovery provides valuable primary data to advance further modern honeybee research.
mìqiè
intimate, close
我们的老师跟学生家长的关系很密切。
wǒ men de lǎo shī gēn xué shēng jiā zhǎng de guān xì hěn mì qiè.
Our teacher is very close to the students' parents.
mìmì
secret
我相信他不会泄漏秘密。
wǒ xiāng xìn tā bú huì xiè lòu mì mì.
I believe that he will not reveal the secret.
mìshū
secretary
她的秘书处理她的一切约会。
tā de mì shū chù lǐ tā de yī qiè yuē huì.
Her secretary handles all of her appointments.
miánhua
cotton
院子里种着许多美丽的棉花。
yuàn zi lǐ zhǒng zhe xǔ duō měi lì de mián huā.
In the yard there are many beautiful cotton plants.
miànduì
face
我们要勇敢面对困难。
wǒ men yào yǒng gǎn miàn duì kùn nán.
We must be brave in facing difficulties.
miànjī
area
这个房间的面积是多少?
zhè ge fáng jiān de miàn jī shì duō shǎo?
What is the area of this room?
miànlín
face, stand before
他确实没有面临什么危险。
tā què shí méi yǒu miàn lín shén me wēi xiǎn.
He does not face any difficulties.
miáotiao
slim
这种特色风格在同类产品中显得十分苗条,深受消费者青睐。
zhè zhǒng tè sè fēng gé zài tóng lèi chǎn pǐn zhōng xiǎn de shí fēn miáo tiáo, shēn shòu xiāo fèi zhě qīng lài.
This typical style in similar products looks very slim and is popular with consumers.
miáoxiě
describe
我不善于描写事物的情景,或表达思想 。
wǒ bù shàn yú miáo xiě shì wù de qíng jǐng, huò biǎo dá sī xiǎng.
I am not good at describing situations or expressing thoughts.
mínzhǔ
democratic
大家通过民主投票选出了班长。
dà jiā tōng guò mín zhǔ tóu piào xuǎn chū le bān zhǎng.
Everyone elected the class president through a democratic vote.
míngquè
evidence, clear, logical
每个人都应该明确自己的工作任务。
měi gè rén dōu yīng gāi míng què zì jǐ de gōng zuò rèn wù.
Everyone must be clear about their duties in their work.
míngxiǎn
clear, obvious
这次考试,他的成绩明显提高了。
zhè cì kǎo shì, tā de chéng jì míng xiǎn tí gāo le.
This time, Lan's test results have clearly improved.
míngxìnpiàn
postcard
我从旅行地寄了一张明信片给你。
wǒ cóng lǚ xíng dì jì le yī zhāng míng xìn piàn gěi nǐ.
I sent you a postcard from my trip.
míngxīng
celebrity (singer, artist)
你有喜欢的明星吗?
nǐ yǒu xǐ huān de míng xīng ma?
Do you have a favorite singer or actor?
míngpái
famous brand; name brand
她身上穿的衣服都是名牌。
tā shēn shàng chuān de yī fú dōu shì míng pái.
The clothes she is wearing are all designer brands.
míngpiàn
business card
我身上没带名片。
wǒ shēn shàng méi dài míng piàn.
I do not have a business card with me.
míngshèng
a place of interest; scenic spot
当地有许多闻名遐迩的名胜古迹。
dāng dì yǒu xǔ duō wén míng xiá ěr de míng shèng gǔ jì.
The locality has many scenic spots and ancient relics renowned far and wide.
mìnglìng
command
士兵必须坚决服从命令。
shì bīng bì xū jiān jué fú cóng mìng lìng.
The soldier must be determined to obey orders.
mìngyùn
destiny, fate
用自己的努力改变命运。
yòng zì jǐ de nǔ lì gǎi biàn mìng yùn.
Use the efforts of yourself to change destiny
mō
feel, touch, stroke
我的衣服摸起来又湿又粘。
wǒ de yī fú mō qǐ lái yòu shī yòu zhān.
This set of my clothes feels both wet and sticky to the touch.
mófǎng
imitate
鹦鹉很擅长模仿人说话。
yīng wǔ hěn shàn cháng mó fǎng rén shuō huà.
The parrot is very good at imitating people talking.
móhu
vague
这张旧照片已经变得模糊了。
zhè zhāng jiù zhào piān yǐ jīng biàn dé mó hú le.
This old photo has become faded.
mótuōchē
motorcycle; motorbike
他每天骑摩托车去上班。
tā měi tiān qí mó tuō chē qù shàng bān.
He rides a motorcycle to work every day.
mòshēng
strange; unknown
这种特色风格在同类产品中显得十分陌生,深受消费者青睐。
zhè zhǒng tè sè fēng gé zài tóng lèi chǎn pǐn zhōng xiǎn de shí fēn mò shēng, shēn shòu xiāo fèi zhě qīng lài.
This unique design is quite unique among similar products and is popular with consumers.
mǒu
each, one...
这些知识可能某天可以帮助到你。
zhè xiē zhī shí kě néng mǒu tiān kě yǐ bāng zhù dào nǐ.
These pieces of knowledge might be useful to you someday.
mùbiāo
target, goal
我有明确的人生目标。
wǒ yǒu míng què de rén shēng mù biāo.
I have clear goals for my life
mùlù
table contents
这种前沿探索为进一步深化现代目录研究提供了宝贵的第一手资料。
zhè zhǒng qián yán tàn suǒ wèi jìn yí bù shēn huà xiàn dài mù lù yán jiū tí gōng le bǎo guì de dì yī shǒu zī liào.
This pioneering exploration provides valuable first-hand material for further study of the modern catalogue.
mùqián
currently, at present
那件事我目前还不清楚。
nà jiàn shì wǒ mù qián hái bù qīng chǔ.
What happened in front of me is still unclear.
mùtou
wood, piece of wood
我家的家具都是木头做的。
wǒ jiā de jiā jù dōu shì mù tou zuò de.
All the furniture in my house is made of wood.
nǎpà
even if, although, even though
哪怕是最简单的事情,也是有争议的。
nǎ pà shì zuì jiǎn dān de shì qíng, yě shì yǒu zhēng yì de.
Even the simplest things will be subject to debate.
nà
that
我不认识那个人。
wǒ bù rèn shí nà ge rén.
I don't know that person.
nánguài
adv. no wonder, v. to be understandable
在日常业务推进过程中,团队成员密切配合,认真难怪各项工作要求。
zài rì cháng yè wù tuī jìn guò chéng zhōng, tuán duì chéng yuán mì qiè pèi hé, rèn zhēn nán guài gè xiàng gōng zuò yāo qiú.
During daily business development, team members work closely and meticulously on all work requirements.
nánkàn
ugly, not good
这条裤子太难看了。
zhè tiáo kù zi tài nán kàn le.
These pants are not nice at all.
nánrén
boy, man
那个男人是谁?
nà ge nán rén shì shuí?
Who is that man?
nǎodai
head
男孩跌倒了,脑袋砰地一声撞到墙上。
nán hái diē dǎo le, nǎo dài pēng dì yī shēng zhuàng dào qiáng shàng.
The boy fell, his head hitting the wall with a loud bang.
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