launder [ 5lC:ndE] (v) to process illegally obtained money, eg by paying it into a foreign bank and transferring it to a local bank 洗钱
[例] He is convinced of laundering money obtained from the sale of drugs.
lay-off/layoff 1. (n.) action of stopping a worker’s employment for a time, especially when there is little work to do临时解雇
[例] The large scale layoff of this area caused a workers’ strike.
2. (v.) dismiss temporarily临时解雇
layout [ 5lei7aut ] (n.) arrangement of equipment and tools布局，设计
[例] They dealt well with the layout of equipment and tools.
lead [ li:d ] (v.) 1. be the first and/or the best领导
[例] The company leads the world in design.
2. manage/direct领导,管理
[例] He is well-qualified to lead the team.
leader [ 5li:dE ] (n.) person who manages or directs领导者
leadership [ 5li:dEFip ] (n.) quality or ability to manage or lead others领导才能
[例] You should possess leadership if you want to pursue MBA.
leading [ 5li:diN ] (adj.) having a position in the lead; foremost第一位的，领导性的
[例] leading banks
lead time (n.) time needed to perform an activity产品从订货到交付之间的时间
[例] Actually we need a long lead time to perform it.
