| 释义 |
lite
I. \ˈlīt\ noun
(-s)
Etymology: Middle English lut, lit, from Old English lȳt, n. & adjective — more at little
dialect England : little
II. adjective
Etymology: Middle English lut, lit, from Old English lȳt
dialect England : few, little
III. intransitive verb
(-ed/-ing/-s)
Etymology: Middle English liten, of Scandinavian origin; akin to Old Norse hlīta to rely on, trust; akin to Old English hleonian to lean — more at lean
dialect England
1. : wait, expect
2. : rely, trust
IV. adjective
Etymology: by alteration
1. : light 1 herein
2. : being, performing, or featuring music in an easy-listening style
3. sometimes capitalized : having less than usual substance or value
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