वोकैबुलरीज

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pollute definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B2
/pəˈluːt/
污染 (wūrǎn)

to make air, water, or land dirty or harmful

"Factories pollute the river with toxic waste."

"工厂用有毒废料污染了河流。" (Gōngchǎng yòng yǒudú fèiliào wūrǎnle héliú.)
polluted definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B2
/pəˈluː.tɪd/
污染的 (wūrǎn de)

Contaminated with harmful or poisonous substances.

"Polluted air causes severe health problems."

"污染的空气导致严重的健康问题。" (Wūrǎn de kōngqì dǎozhì yánzhòng de jiànkāng wèntí.)
Pomegranate definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈpɒm.ɪˌɡræn.ɪt/
石榴 (pomegranate)

a round fruit with thick red skin containing many small red seeds with juice

"The pomegranate seeds were sweet and refreshing."

"石榴籽又甜又清新。" (shi liu zi you tian you qing xin)
verb B2
/ˈpɒndər/
深思 (shen si)

to think about something carefully

"She pondered over the meaning of the poem."

"她沉思着诗歌的含义。" (Tā chénsīzhe shīgē de hányì.)
Poppy definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈpɒp.i/
罂粟 (yīngsù)

a bright red flower with black seeds, often used as a symbol of remembrance

"The red poppy bloomed beautifully in the garden."

"红色的罂粟花在花园里美丽地绽放。" (hóngsè de yīngsù huā zài huāyuán lǐ měilì de zhànfàng)
porch definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/pɔːrtʃ/
门廊 (menlang)

a covered area at the entrance of a building, often with a roof and open sides

"We sat on the porch and enjoyed the evening breeze."

"我们坐在门廊上,享受晚风。" (Wo men zuo zai menlang shang, xiangshou wanfeng.)
noun B2
/ˈpɔːrɪdʒ/

A soft food made by boiling oats or other grains in milk or water.

"She had a bowl of porridge for breakfast."

portfolio definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/pɔːrtˈfoʊlioʊ/
投资组合 (tóuzī zǔhé)

A collection of financial investments, artworks, or documents presented as a body of work.

"The designer showcased her portfolio during the interview."

"设计师在面试中展示了她的作品集。" (Shèjìshī zài miànshì zhōng zhǎnshìle tā de zuòpǐn jí.)
portray definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B2
/pɔːˈtreɪ/
描绘 (miaohui)

to describe or represent something or someone in a work of art or literature

"The novel portrays a vivid picture of life in the countryside."

"这部小说描绘了乡村生活的生动图景。" (Zhe bu xiaoshuo miaohui le xiangcun shenghuo de shengdong tujing.)
pose definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B2
/poʊz/
幸福 (xìng fú)

To assume a particular position, especially for a photograph or display; to present a problem or question.

"She posed for a picture in front of the monument."

"她在收到奖项时,无法隐藏她的幸福。" (Tā zài shōu dào jiǎngxiàng shí, wúfǎ yǐncáng tā de xìngfú.)
possess definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B2
/pəˈzɛs/
拥有 / 拥有 (yǒng yǒu / yǒng yǒu)

To have or own something; to hold a quality or characteristic.

"She possesses great talent in music."

"她在音乐上拥有巨大的天赋。" (Tā zài yīnyuè shàng yǒng yǒu jù dà de tiānfù.)
Possession definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/pəˈzɛʃən/
拥有 (yǒng yǒu)

The state of owning, controlling, or holding something.

"The ring was her most valuable possession."

"那枚戒指是她最珍贵的财富。" (Nà méi jiè zhǐ shì tā zuì zhēn guì de cáifù.)
adjective B2
/pəˈzɛsɪv/
占有欲的 (zhanyouyu de)

Showing a desire to own or control; relating to possession.

"He became very possessive about his old books."

"他变得非常占有欲强,尤其是对他那本旧书。" (Ta biande feichang zhanyouyu qiang, youqi shi dui ta na ben jiu shu.)
post-war definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B2
/ˌpoʊstˈwɔːr/
战后 (zhanhou)

relating to the period after a war has ended

"The country experienced rapid economic growth in the post-war years."

"该国在战后时期经历了快速的经济增长。" (gai guo zai zhanhou shiqi jingli le kuaishu de jingji zengzhang)
noun, adjective B2
/ˌpəʊstˈɡrædʒuət/
研究生 (yan jiu sheng)

A student who has completed a first degree and is studying for a further degree.

"She is doing postgraduate research in physics."

"她正在做物理学的研究生研究。" (Ta zheng zai zuo wu li xue de yan jiu sheng yan jiu.)
Posture definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈpɒstʃə/
幸福 (xingfu)

the position in which someone holds their body; an attitude or approach

"Good posture helps prevent back pain."

"当她获得奖项时,她无法掩饰自己的幸福。" (Dāng tā huòdé jiǎngxiàng shí, tā wúfǎ yǎnshì zìjǐ de xìngfú.)
postwar definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B2
/ˈpəʊstwɔːr/
战后 (zhàn hòu)

occurring or existing after a war

"The postwar period saw significant economic growth."

"战后时期见证了显著的经济增长。" (Zhàn hòu shíqī jiànzhèng le xiǎnzhù de jīngjì zēngzhǎng.)
potentially definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adverb B2
/pəˈtɛnʃəli/
潜在地 (qiánzài de)

with the possibility of becoming something in the future

"This project is potentially a huge success."

"这个项目潜在地可能是一个巨大的成功。" (Zhège xiàngmù qiánzài de kěnéng shì yīgè jùdà de chénggōng.)
Potter definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈpɑː.tər/
陶艺师 (táo yì shī)

a person who makes pottery

"The potter shaped clay on the spinning wheel."

"陶艺师在旋转的轮子上塑造了泥土。" (Táo yì shī zài xuánzhuǎn de lúnzi shàng sùzào le nítǔ.)
noun B2
/paʊtʃ/
袋子 (dàizi)

a small bag or pocket, often used to carry small items

"She kept her coins in a small leather pouch."

"她把硬币放在一个小皮袋里。" (tā bǎ yìngbì fàng zài yīgè xiǎo pí dàizi lǐ)
adjective B2
/ˈpaʊərləs/
无力的 (wúlì de)

without ability, influence, or strength

"She felt powerless against the unfair system."

"她在不公平的系统面前感到无力。" (Tā zài bù gōngpíng de xìtǒng miànqián gǎndào wúlì.)
practitioner definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/prækˈtɪʃ.ən.ər/
从业者 (congyè zhě)

a person actively engaged in a profession, especially medicine or law

"She is a skilled medical practitioner."

"她是一位合格的医学从业者。" (Tā shì yī wèi hégé de yīxué cóngyè zhě.)
adjective B2
/ˈpreɪz.wɜː.ði/
值得赞扬 (zhí dé zàn yáng)

deserving praise; commendable; admirable

"Her charitable work is truly praiseworthy."

"她的慈善工作确实值得赞扬。" (Tā de cí shàn gōng zuò què shí zhí dé zàn yáng.)
prank definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/præŋk/
恶作剧 (èzuòjù)

A trick that is intended to be funny but not harmful.

"They played a harmless prank on their friend during the party."

"他们在派对上和朋友玩了一个无害的恶作剧。" (Tāmen zài pàiduì shàng hé péngyǒu wánle yīgè wúhài de èzuòjù.)
Prawn definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/prɔːn/
对虾 (dui xia)

a large marine crustacean similar to shrimp but typically bigger

"The chef prepared delicious prawn curry with coconut milk."

"厨师用椰奶做了美味的对虾咖喱。" (chu shi yong ye nai zuo le mei wei de dui xia ga li.)
preach definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B2
/priːtʃ/
宣讲 (xuān jiǎng)

to deliver a religious or moral talk, often in a church setting

"The pastor preached about forgiveness and kindness."

"牧师宣讲了宽恕与善良。" (Mùshī xuānjiǎng le kuānshù yǔ shànliáng.)
Precaution definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/prɪˈkɔːʃən/
预防措施 (yùfáng cuòshī)

a measure taken in advance to prevent harm or danger

"You should take precaution when crossing a busy road."

"过马路时,你应该采取预防措施。" (Guò mǎlù shí, nǐ yīnggāi cǎiqǔ yùfáng cuòshī.)
precede definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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precede

verb B2
/prɪˈsiːd/

to come before something in time, order, or position

"A short introduction will precede the main lecture."

verb B2
/prɪˈsiːdɪd/
之前发生 (zhīqián fāshēng)

came before something in time, order, or position

"Dark clouds preceded the heavy rainfall."

"乌云在暴雨之前出现。" (Wū yún zài bàoyǔ zhīqián chūxiàn.)
precedent definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈprɛsɪdənt/
先例 (xianli)

An earlier event or decision that serves as a guide or example for future similar situations.

"The judge’s ruling set a new precedent for similar cases."

"法官的裁决为类似案件设立了一个新的先例。" (Faguan de caijue wei leixi anjian sheli le yi ge xin de xianli.)
precision definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/prɪˈsɪʒən/
精准 (jingzhun)

The quality of being exact, accurate, and careful.

"The surgeon operated with great precision."

"外科医生以极高的精准度进行手术。" (Wàikē yīshēng yǐ jí gāo de jīngzhǔn dù jìnxíng shǒushù.)
predator definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈprɛdətər/
掠食者 (lüè shí zhě)

An animal that hunts and kills other animals for food.

"Lions are powerful predators in the savannah."

"狮子是草原上强大的掠食者。" (Shīzi shì cǎoyuán shàng qiángdà de lüè shí zhě.)
Predecessor definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈprɛdəˌsɛsər/
前任 (qiánrèn)

A person who held a position or office before the current holder.

"The new CEO thanked her predecessor for his service."

"新CEO感谢了他的前任为公司所做的贡献。" (Xīn CEO gǎnxiè le tā de qiánrèn wèi gōngsī suǒ zuò de gòngxiàn.)
predictable definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B2
/prɪˈdɪktəbəl/
可预测的 (kě yù cè de)

able to be predicted or foreseen

"His reactions were predictable based on his past behavior."

"他的反应是可以预测的,基于他的过去行为。" (Tā de fǎnyìng shì kě yùcè de, jīyú tā de guòqù xíngwéi.)
Prediction definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/prɪˈdɪkʃən/
预测 (yùcè)

A statement about what will happen in the future based on knowledge or evidence.

"Her prediction about the weather turned out to be accurate."

"她关于天气的预测被证明是准确的。" (Tā guānyú tiāngāo de yùcè bèi zhèngmíng shì zhǔnquè de.)
adjective B2
/prɪˈdɒmɪnənt/
占主导地位 (zhàn zhǔdǎo dìwèi)

Having superior strength, influence, or authority; most common or noticeable.

"The predominant color in the painting is blue."

"这幅画中的主要颜色是蓝色。" (Zhè fú huà zhōng de zhǔyào yánsè shì lán sè.)
predominantly definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adverb B2
/prɪˈdɒmɪnəntli/
主要 (zhuyao)

mainly; for the most part

"The population in the city is predominantly young."

"这个城市的人口主要是年轻人。" (Zhege chengshi de renkou zhuyao shi nianqing ren.)
noun B2
/ˈprɛfəs/
前言 (qianyan)

an introduction to a book, speech, or other written work

"The author explained his motivation in the preface."

"作者在前言中解释了他的动机。" (zuòzhě zài qián yán zhōng jiěshìle tā de dòngjī.)
adjective B2
/ˈprɛf(ə)rəb(ə)l/
更可取 (geng ke qu)

more desirable or suitable; better than something else

"It is preferable to take the train rather than drive in heavy traffic."

"在严重交通堵塞的情况下,最好选择乘坐火车。" (Zai yánzhòng jiāotōng dǔsè de qíngkuàng xià, zuì hǎo xuǎnzé chéngzuò huǒchē.)
Preference definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈprɛf(ə)rəns/
偏好 (pianhao)

a greater liking for one alternative over another

"She has a preference for tea over coffee."

"她更喜欢茶而不是咖啡。" (Tā gèng xǐhuān chá ér bù shì kāfēi.)
noun/verb B2
/ˈpriːfɪks/
前缀; 在前面添加东西 (qianzhui; zai qianmian tianjia dongxi)

a word, letter, or number placed before another; as a verb, to add something in front of something else

"Developers often prefix variables with an underscore."

"开发人员经常在变量前添加下划线作为前缀。" (Kaifa renyuan jingchang zai bianliang qian tianjia xiahua xian zuo wei qianzhui.)
prehistoric definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B2
ˌpriːhɪˈstɒrɪk
史前的, 在书面记录之前的时间 (shǐqián de, zài shūmiàn jìlù zhīqián de shíjiān)

Belonging to the time before written records.

"The prehistoric era was marked by the rise of early humans."

"史前时代的特点是早期人类的崛起。" (Shǐqián shídài de tèdiǎn shì zǎoqī rénlèi de juéqǐ.)
Prejudice definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈprɛdʒədɪs/
偏见 (pianjian)

An unfair and unreasonable opinion or feeling, especially when formed without enough thought or knowledge.

"Prejudice often prevents people from seeing the truth about others."

"偏见常常阻止人们看到别人真实的一面。" (Pianjian changchang zhuzhi renmen kandao bieren zhenshi de yimian.)
adjective B2
/ˈprɛdʒədɪst/
偏见的 (pianjian de)

having or showing a dislike or bias against a person or group without proper reason

"He was prejudiced against people from other regions."

"他对来自其他地区的人有偏见。" (Tā duì láizì qítā dìqū de rén yǒu piānjiàn.)
preliminary definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B2
/prɪˈlɪmɪˌneri/
初步 (chubu)

happening before something that is more important; introductory or preparatory

"The team held a preliminary meeting to discuss the project."

"团队举行了初步会议,讨论项目。" (Tuandui juxing le chubu huiyi, taolun xiangmu.)
adjective B2
/ˌpriːməˈtjʊər/
过早的 (guòzǎo de)

Happening or done before the usual or proper time.

"His decision to quit the job was premature."

"他决定辞职的决定过早。" (Tā juédìng cízhí de juédìng guòzǎo.)
premier definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun, adjective B2
/prɪˈmɪər/ or /ˈpriːmiər/
总理 / 主要 (zǒnglǐ / zhǔyào)

the head of government in some countries; first in importance or rank

"The French premier addressed the nation."

"法国总理向全国发表了讲话。" (Fàguó zǒnglǐ xiàng quánguó fābiǎo le jiǎnghuà.)
premise definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈprɛmɪs/
前提 / 建筑物 (qiántí / jiànzhúwù)

a statement or idea on which reasoning or an argument is based; also a building or property

"His argument was based on a false premise."

"他的论点是建立在一个错误的前提上的。" (Tā de lùndiǎn shì jiànlì zài yīgè cuòwù de qiántí shàng de.)
premium definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈpriːmiəm/
保费 (baofei)

an amount of money paid regularly for an insurance policy; something of superior quality or value

"You need to pay your insurance premium every year."

"你每年需要支付你的保险费。" (Ni mei nian xuyao zhifu nide baoxianfei.)
adjective B2
/prɪˈpærətɔːri/
预备的 (yù bèi de)

Serving as preparation or preliminary before the main event.

"They held a preparatory meeting before the main conference."

"他们在主要会议之前举行了预备会议。" (Tāmen zài zhǔyào huìyì zhīqián jǔxíngle yù bèi huìyì.)