Vocabularies

English Vocabulary Dictionary | Word Meanings, Definitions & Examples

adjective C2
/pərˈsuːənt/
根据 (genju)

in accordance with or following something, especially a law or rule

"The decision was made pursuant to the regulations."

"决定是根据规定做出的。" (Jueding shi genju guize zuochu de.)
verb C2
/pərˈveɪ/
提供 (tigong)

to supply or provide goods, services, or information, often as a business

"The company purveys organic food to health-conscious customers."

"该公司向健康意识强的客户提供有机食品。" (Gai gongsi xiang jiankang yishi qiang de kehu tigong youji shipin.)
noun C2
/ˈpɜːrvjuː/
范围 (fànwéi)

the scope or range of authority, responsibility, or knowledge

"The case does not fall within the purview of this court."

"这个案件不在这个法院的管辖范围内。" (Zhège ànjiàn bù zài zhège fǎyuàn de guǎnxiá fànwéi nèi.)
adjective C2
/ˌpjuːsɪˈlænɪməs/
胆小的 (danxiaode)

showing a lack of courage or determination; timid

"The pusillanimous leader avoided making tough decisions."

"那个胆小的领导人避免做出艰难的决定。" (Na ge danxiaode lingdaoren bianmi zuochu jiannan de jueding.)
adjective C2
/ˈpjuːtətɪv/
假定的 (jiading de)

commonly accepted or supposed; generally regarded as such

"He is the putative father of the child."

"他是孩子的假定父亲。" (Ta shi haizi de jiading fuxi.)
verb C2
/ˈpjuːtrɪfaɪ/
腐烂 (fulan)

to decay or rot, producing a foul smell

"The meat began to putrefy in the heat."

"肉在热气中开始腐烂。" (Ròu zài rè qì zhōng kāishǐ fǔlàn.)
adjective C2
/pjuːˈtrɛsənt/
腐烂的 (fulan de)

undergoing the process of decay; rotting

"The putrescent odor made everyone leave the room."

"腐烂的气味让所有人都离开了房间。" (Fulan de qiwei rang suoyou ren dou likai le fangjian.)
noun C2
/paɪər/
火葬堆 (huǒzàng duī)

A heap of combustible material, especially one used for burning a corpse as part of a funeral ceremony.

"The villagers built a pyre to honor the deceased."

"村民们建造了一堆火葬堆,以尊重已故者。" (Cūnmínmen jiànzàole yī duī huǒzàng duī, yǐ zūnzhòng yǐgù zhě.)
noun C2
/ˌpaɪrəˈmeɪniə/
纵火的失控欲望 (zong huo de shi kong yu wang)

An uncontrollable desire to set things on fire.

"The suspect was diagnosed with pyromania after repeated incidents of arson."

"嫌疑人在多次纵火事件后被诊断为纵火狂。" (Xianyi ren zai duoci zonghuo shijian hou bei zhenduan wei zonghuo kuang.)
noun C2
/ˌpaɪroʊˈmeɪniæk/
纵火狂 (zong huo kuang)

A person with an uncontrollable desire to set things on fire.

"The pyromaniac was arrested for setting several buildings ablaze."

"纵火狂因点燃多座建筑而被逮捕。" (Zong huo kuang yin dianran duo zuo jianzhutian er bei daibu.)
adjective C2
/ˌpaɪroʊˈtɛknɪk/
烟火技术 (yan huo ji shu)

Relating to fireworks or spectacular displays involving fire.

"The city celebrated with a grand pyrotechnic display on New Year's Eve."

"这座城市在新年前夕举办了盛大的烟火技术展示。" (Zhe zuo cheng shi zai xin nian qian xi ju ban le sheng da de yan huo ji shu zhan shi.)
adjective C2
/ˈpɪrɪk/
皮洛斯式胜利 (pī luò sī shì shèng lì)

A victory won at such a great cost that it is almost equivalent to defeat.

"The general declared the battle a pyrrhic victory due to heavy losses."

"由于巨大的损失,指挥官宣布战斗为皮洛斯式胜利。" (Yóu yú jùdà de sǔnshī, zhǐhuīguān xuānbù zhàndòu wéi pī luò sī shì shèng lì.)
noun C2
/pɪks/
用于存放圣体的小容器 (yòng yú cún fàng shèng tǐ de xiǎo róng qì)

a small container, often used in Christian liturgy to carry the consecrated host

"The priest placed the consecrated host into the pyx before visiting the sick."

"神父在探访病人之前将圣体放入皮克斯。" (Shén fù zài tàn fǎng bìngrén zhī qián jiāng shèng tǐ fàng rù pí kè sī.)