L-3

league n．同盟，联盟；联合会，社团

leak v．漏，泄漏，n．漏洞，漏隙；泄漏，漏出

leakage n．漏，泄漏

lean v．倾斜，屈身；倚，靠；依赖a．瘦的，无脂肪的

leap v．跳，跳跃n．跳跃，飞跃

learned a．博学的，有学问的

learning n．知识，学问；学习

least a．最小的；最少的ad．最小；最少

at least 至少，最低限度

in the least 一点，丝毫

leather n．皮革，皮革制品

leave behind 留下，忘记带

leave out 遗漏，略去

lecture n．／v．演讲，讲课

left a．／n．左(的)，左边(的)

leg n.腿

legal a．法律的，法定的；合法的，正当的

legend n．传说，传奇

leisure n．空闲，闲暇；悠闲，安逸

at leisure 从容地，有空

lemon n．柠檬

lend v．借给，贷(款)

lend itself to 适宜于，对......有用

length n．长，长度；一段，一节；程度，范围

at length 终于，最后；详细地

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When Mr. Mill was young, his purpose in learning was to be a teacher. Now he was a learned professor. That morning, Mr. Mill had lean pork and lemon tea as breakfast. Then he put on his leather gloves to go to the classroom. The classroom was 25 feet in length and 20 feet in width. He would have a legal lecture this time. Until then did Mr. Mill realize that he had left his textbook behind in the office. But he did not seem to be in the least nervous. He leant on the chair and began his lecture at leisure. He explained the legal rights of the people at length. Nothing was left out. The topic lent itself to discussion. After discussion, the students came to understand it at length. Before the class was over, Mr. Mill asked the students if they were at leisure these days. He suggested them read at least one book on the legal rights. A student noticed Mr. Mill's left leg was lame. Mr. Mill answered, "I am a member of the School Football League. In my last match, I tried to leap a linebacker. I wanted to create a legend but I hurt my leg. Please don't leak the news. You are in league with me. OK? Your leakage will damage my reputation!'' Mr. Mill made a face. All the students laughed.

当米尔先生年轻的时候，他学习的目的是成为一名老师。现在他是一名博学的教授。那天早上，米尔先生吃了瘦肉，喝了柠檬茶作为早餐。然后他戴上皮革手套去教室了。教室有25英尺长，20英尺宽。他这次将做一个法律的演讲。直到那时米尔先生才意识到他忘记带讲义，把它落在办公室了。但他似乎一点也不紧张。他靠在椅子上开始从容地进行他的演讲了。他详细地解释了人民的合法权利。没有任何内容被遗漏。这个课题适宜于讨论。讨论之后，学生们终于理解了。下课前，米尔先生问学生们这些日子是否有空。他建议他们至少阅读一本关于法定权利的书。一个学生注意到米尔先生的左腿是跛的。米尔先生回答道："我是一名校足球社团的成员。在最．近一次比赛中，我试图跳跃过一名后卫。我想创造一项传奇，但伤了自己的腿。请不要泄露这个新闻。你们与我联盟。好么?你们的泄露会损坏我的声誉的!"米尔先生做了个鬼脸。所有的学生都笑了。

L-4

lengthen v．延长，(使)变长

lens n．透镜，镜头

less a．／ad．更少的(地)，更小的(地)

no less than 决不少于，不亚于，不次于；(和......)一样

lessen v．减少，减轻

lesser a．较小的；较少的；次要的

lest conj．惟恐，免得

let alone 不干涉；更不用说

let down 放下，降低；使失望

let go 放开，松手

let in 让......进入，放......进来

let loose 放开，放松，释放

let off 放(炮、烟火)，开(枪)；宽恕，从宽处理；免除

let out 放掉，放出，发出；放大(衣服)，放松(绳子)

level n．水平，水准；等级，级别a．水平的，平的v．弄平，铺平

lever n．杆，杠杆

liability n．责任，义务；[pl．]债务

liable a．(for)，有责任的，有义务的；(to)有......倾向的，易于......的

liar n．说谎的人

liberal a．慷慨的，大方的；丰富的，富足的；自由的，思想开明的

liberate v．解放，释放

liberty n．自由

librarian n．图书管理员

library n．图书馆，藏书室；藏书；丛书，文库

license／licence n．许可证，执照；准许，认可

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A liberal librarian should be liable for the library's safety. Mr. Hall was a high level qualified librarian. He had his license for 10 years. The days started to lengthen in March. Mr. Hall spent more time in the library. After work, he used lens to make telescopes. One afternoon, he heard some steps. He followed then found no less than three books were stolen. Mr. Hall moved a lever to close the door first. Then he chased the thief, frightening him at the same time, "Stop or I will let off the gun!" He caught the thief with a cord but was surprised to find it was a boy. The boy cried, "Let go of my hand!" Mr. Hall let out the cord to let the boy loose. The boy let down his fist. His fear had already lessened. Mr. Hall let the boy in his office. The boy spoke in whisper lest Mr. Hall would blame him. He said he had not enough money for food, let alone books. Mr. Hall let out a sigh. He had a liberal mind. Compared with stealing money, stealing book was the lesser evil. He said to the boy, "If you are a liar, you will let me down. Every one is liable to error when he is poor. I let you off this time. You hold no liability of damages." Mr. Hall liberated the boy from fear The boy gained his liberty. To his surprise, the liberal librarian even gave him some money! The boy left with grateful tears.

一名慷慨的图书管理员对图书馆的安全是有责任的。霍尔先生是一个高水平的合格的图书管理员。他获得执照已经有10年了。3月起白天开始拉长。霍尔先生花更多的时间在图书馆里。下班后，他用透镜制作望远镜。一天下午，他听到脚步声。他跟过去发现不少于三本书被盗。霍尔先生移动了一个杠杆把门先关上。然后他追赶盗贼，一边还吓唬他："停住!不然我开枪了!"他用一根绳索抓住了盗贼，但吃惊地发现那是个男孩。男孩喊道："放开我的手!"霍尔先生放松绳子释放了男孩。男孩放下了拳头。他的恐惧减少了。霍尔先生让男孩进入他的办公室。男孩很小声说话，惟恐霍尔先生责怪他。他说他没有足够的钱来买食物，更不用说是书了。霍尔先生发出一声叹息。他是个思想开明的人。对比偷钱采说，偷书算是较小的罪恶了。他对男孩说："如果你是一个说谎的人，那么你会使我失望的。如果一个人很穷的话，他很易于犯错。我这次宽恕你。你没有责任赔偿损失。"霍尔先生将男孩自恐惧中解放了出来。男孩获得了自由。让他吃惊的是，慷慨的图书管理员甚至还给了他一些钱!男孩含着感激的泪水离开了。
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