वोकैबुलरीज

इंग्लिश वोकैबुलरी डिस्कवर, लर्न और मास्टर करें

noun C2
/ˈpæk.ɪ.dɜːrm/
具有厚皮的大型哺乳动物 (jùyǒu hòu pí de dàxíng bǔrǔ dòngwù)

a large mammal with thick skin, such as an elephant, rhinoceros, or hippopotamus

"The zoo had several pachyderms, including elephants and rhinos."

"动物园里有几只厚皮兽,包括大象和犀牛。" (dòngwùyuán lǐ yǒu jǐ zhī hòu pí shòu, bāokuò dàxiàng hé xīniú.)
noun C2
/ˈpɑːdreɪ/
神父 (shenfu)

A title for a priest, especially in the Roman Catholic Church; also used informally for 'father'.

"The soldiers attended mass led by the padre."

"士兵们参加了由神父主持的弥撒。" (Shibing men canjia le you shenfu zhuchi de misa.)
noun C2
/ˈpiːən/
颂歌 (song ge)

A song or piece of writing expressing great praise or triumph.

"The article was a paean to the beauty of nature."

"这篇文章是对大自然美丽的颂歌。" (Zhe pian wen zhang shi dui da zi ran mei li de song ge.)
Palanquin definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˌpæl.ənˈkiːn/
花轿 (huā jiào)

a covered chair or bed carried on poles by bearers

"The bride was carried to the wedding ceremony in an ornate palanquin."

"新娘在装饰华丽的轿子中被抬到婚礼现场。" (Xīnniáng zài zhuāngshì huálì de jiàozǐ zhōng bèi tái dào hūnlǐ xiànchǎng.)
noun C2
/pəˈlæv.ər/
无意义的讨论 / 喧嚣 (wú yìyì de tǎolùn / xuānxiāo)

prolonged and idle discussion; fuss or unnecessary talk

"After much palaver, they finally agreed on the plan."

"经过长时间的无意义讨论后,他们最终同意了计划。" (Jīngguò cháng shíjiān de wú yìyì tǎolùn hòu, tāmen zuìzhōng tóngyìle jìhuà.)
noun C2
/ˈpælɪmpsɛst/
重写本 (chongxie ben)

a manuscript or document that has been written over but still bears traces of earlier writing; something reused or altered but still retaining traces of its earlier form

"The ancient manuscript was a palimpsest, showing faint traces of previous texts beneath the new writing."

"这本古老的手稿是一个重写本,下面隐藏着以前文本的微弱痕迹。" (Zhè běn gǔlǎo de shǒugǎo shì yīgè zhòngxiě běn, xiàmiàn yǐncáng zhe yǐqián wénběn de wēiruò hénjī.)
noun C2
/ˈpælɪˌnoʊd/
悔诗 (huǐshī)

a poem or statement in which the writer retracts something said in an earlier work

"The poet wrote a palinode to apologize for his earlier harsh words."

"诗人写了一首悔诗,为自己之前的尖锐言辞道歉。" (Shīrén xiěle yī shǒu huǐshī, wèi zìjǐ zhīqián de jiānruì yáncí dàoqiàn.)
verb C2
/ˈpælieɪt/
缓解 (huǎn jiě)

to make a disease, symptoms, or problem less severe without removing the cause

"The doctor prescribed medicine to palliate the patient's pain."

"医生开药来缓解病人的疼痛。" (Yīshēng kāi yào lái huǎn jiě bìngrén de téngtòng.)
noun C2
/ˌpæliˈeɪʃən/
缓解 (huǎnxiè)

relief of symptoms without curing the underlying disease or problem

"Palliation is often the focus of care for terminally ill patients."

"缓解通常是末期患者护理的主要重点。" (huǎnxiè tōngcháng shì mòqī huànzhě hùlǐ de zhǔyào zhòngdiǎn)
adjective C2
/ˈpɑːmi/
繁荣 / 荣耀 (fánróng / róngyào)

prosperous, flourishing, or relating to palm trees

"He often reminisced about the palmy days of his youth."

"他经常回忆起年轻时的繁荣日子。" (Tā jīngcháng huíyì qǐ niánqīng shí de fánróng rìzi.)
verb C2
/ˈpælpɪˌteɪt/
快速跳动 (kuài sù tiào dòng)

to beat rapidly and strongly, often because of fear, excitement, or illness

"Her heart began to palpitate with fear."

"她的心脏因恐惧开始剧烈跳动。" (Tā de xīn zàng yīn kǒng jù kāi shǐ jù liè tiào dòng.)
Palsy definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈpɔːlzi/
麻痹 (mábì)

a condition of partial or complete paralysis, often with involuntary tremors

"The patient suffered from Bell’s palsy."

"病人患有贝尔麻痹。" (Bìngrén huàn yǒu bèi'ěr mábì.)
verb C2
/ˈpɔːltər/
含糊其辞,欺骗 (hángu qí cí, qīpiàn)

to act insincerely or deceitfully; to equivocate or lie

"He paltered when asked about his involvement in the deal."

"当被问及是否参与交易时,他回避了问题。" (Dāng bèi wènjí shìfǒu cānyù jiāoyì shí, tā huíbìle wèntí.)
adjective C2
/ˈpeɪli/
条纹的 (tiaowen de)

striped with different colors, usually used in heraldry

"The knight’s shield was decorated with paly stripes of red and gold."

"骑士的盾牌上装饰着红色和金色的条纹。" (Qishi de dunpai shang zhuangshizhe hongse he jinse de tiaowen.)
noun, verb C2
/ˌpæm.fləˈtɪər/
小册子作者 (xiaocenzi zuozhe)

a person who writes or distributes pamphlets, often to promote a political or social cause

"In the 18th century, many pamphleteers influenced public opinion."

"18世纪,许多小册子作者影响了公众舆论。" (18 shiji, xuduo xiaocenzi zuozhe yingxiang le gongzhong yulun.)
Panch Phoron definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/pʌntʃ ˈfoʊrən/
五香粉 (wǔ xiāng fěn)

a Bengali spice blend containing five whole spices: cumin, fennel, fenugreek, nigella, and mustard seeds

"The aroma filled the kitchen when she heated panch phoron in oil."

"当她在油中加热五香粉时,香气充满了厨房。" (dāng tā zài yóu zhōng jiārè wǔ xiāng fěn shí, xiāngqì chōngmǎnle chúfáng.)
noun C2
/ˌpænəˈdʒɪrɪk/
赞美诗, 颂辞 (zanmei shi, songci)

a formal speech or piece of writing in praise of someone or something

"The author wrote a panegyric on the bravery of the soldiers."

"作者写了一篇关于士兵英勇的潘尼吉里克。" (Zuòzhě xiěle yī piān guānyú shìbīng yīngyǒng de pānníjílǐkè.)
/ˈpæn.ə.pli/
全套装备 (quán tào zhuāng bèi)

A complete or impressive collection of things; a full set of armor.

"The museum displayed a panoply of ancient weapons."

"博物馆展示了一套古代武器的全套装备。" (Bówùguǎn zhǎnshìle yī tào gǔdài wǔqì de quántào zhuāngbèi.)
noun C2
/ˈpæn.θi.ɪ.zəm/
泛神论 (fàn shén lùn)

The belief that God and the universe are identical, or that everything is a manifestation of God.

"Spinoza’s philosophy is often associated with pantheism."

"斯宾诺莎的哲学常与泛神论相关联。" (Sī bīn nuò shā de zhéxué cháng yǔ fàn shén lùn xiāngguān lián.)
noun C2
/ˈpæntəˌskoʊp/
提供广泛或全景视图的光学仪器 (tigong guangfan huo quanjing shitu de guangxue yiqi)

An optical instrument that provides a wide or panoramic view.

"The scientist used a pantoscope to observe the entire horizon."

"科学家使用全景镜观察整个地平线。" (Kexuejia shiyong quanjingjing guancha zhengge dipingxian.)
noun C2
/ˈpeɪpəsi/
教皇职位 (jiàohuáng zhíwèi)

The office or authority of the Pope in the Roman Catholic Church.

"The papacy played a significant role in medieval European politics."

"教皇职位在中世纪欧洲政治中发挥了重要作用。" (Jiàohuáng zhíwèi zài zhōng shìjì Ōuzhōu zhèngzhì zhōng fāhuīle zhòngyào zuòyòng.)
adjective C2
/ˌpærəˈdɪɡmətɪk/
典范的 (diǎnfàn de)

Serving as a typical example or model of something.

"Her success story is paradigmatic of the opportunities education can provide."

"她的成功故事是教育可以提供的机会的典范。" (Tā de chénggōng gùshì shì jiàoyù kěyǐ tígōng de jīhuì de diǎnfàn.)
paragon definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈpærəɡɒn/
典范 (dianfan)

A person or thing regarded as a perfect example of a particular quality.

"She is considered a paragon of kindness."

"她被认为是善良的典范。" (Ta bei renwei shi shanliang de dianfan.)
noun C2
/ˈpærəmʊr/
情人 (qingren)

a lover, especially an illicit one

"The secret paramour was finally revealed."

"秘密情人终于被揭露。" (Mìmì qíngrén zhōngyú bèi jiēlù.)
noun C2
/ˌpærəˈnɔɪæk/
偏执的人 (piān zhí de rén)

A person who suffers from paranoia or exhibits extreme, irrational distrust and suspicion.

"The paranoiac refused to leave his house, fearing everyone was against him."

"这个偏执的人拒绝离开家,因为他害怕每个人都反对他。" (Zhè gè piān zhí de rén jù jué lí kāi jiā, yīnwèi tā hài pà měi gè rén dōu fǎn duì tā.)
noun C2
/ˈpærəpɛt/
防护墙 (fanghu qiang)

A low protective wall along the edge of a roof, balcony, or bridge.

"The soldier hid behind the parapet for protection."

"士兵躲在防护墙后面以保障安全。" (Shibing duozai fanghu qiang houmian yi baozhang anquan.)
Parbal definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈpɑr.bəl/
尖瓜 (jian gua)

A green vegetable also known as pointed gourd, commonly used in South Asian cuisine

"Mother prepared parbal curry with fish."

"母亲做了带鱼的尖瓜咖喱。" (Mǔqīn zuòle dài yú de jiān guā gālí)
verb C2
/pɑːrtʃ/
使干燥 (shi ganzao)

to make something extremely dry, especially by exposure to heat

"The scorching sun began to parch the fields."

"炙热的太阳开始把田地弄干。" (Zhire de taiyang kaishi ba tiandi nong gan.)
noun C2
/ˌpærəˈɡɔːrɪk/
含鸦片的药物 (hán yāpiàn de yàowù)

a medicine containing opium, once used to relieve pain and diarrhea

"Doctors once prescribed paregoric to treat diarrhea in children."

"医生曾经开具帕雷戈里克来治疗儿童的腹泻。" (Yīshēng céngjīng kāijù Pàléigēlìkè lái zhìliáo értóng de fùxiè.)
adjective C2
/ˌpɛrənˈθɛtɪkəl/
括号中的评论 (kuòhào zhōng de pínglùn)

Relating to or expressed in parentheses; a side remark or digression.

"He added a parenthetical comment during the lecture."

"他在讲座期间添加了一个括号中的评论。" (Tā zài jiǎngzuò qījiān tiānjiāle yīgè kuòhào zhōng de pínglùn.)
noun C2
/ˈpɑːrləns/
行话 (xínghuà)

a particular way of speaking or using words, common to a group

"In legal parlance, the term has a different meaning."

"在法律行话中,这个术语有不同的含义。" (Zài fǎlǜ xínghuà zhōng, zhège shùyǔ yǒu bùtóng de hányì.)
noun, verb C2
/ˈpɑːrli/
谈判 (tánpàn)

a discussion between opposing sides, especially to negotiate terms

"The generals met to parley over the terms of surrender."

"将军们会面商讨投降的条件。" (Jiāngjūnmen huìmiàn shāngtǎo tóuxiáng de tiáojiàn.)
adjective C2
/ˈpɑːrləs/
危险的 (parlus)

Full of danger or risk; precarious.

"The company is in a parlous financial state."

"公司处于一个危险的财政状态。" (Gōngsī chǔyú yīgè wéixiǎn de cáizhèng zhuàngtài.)
adjective C2
/pəˈrɒnɪməs/
同源词 (tóng yuán cí)

Words that are derived from the same root or sound alike.

"The words 'effect' and 'effective' are paronymous."

"‘Effect’ 和 ‘Effective’ 是同源词。" ('Effect' hé 'Effective' shì tóng yuán cí.)
noun C2
/ˈpær.əkˌsɪz.əm/
突如其来的爆发 (tū rútí lái de bào fā)

A sudden, violent outburst of emotion or activity.

"She was seized by a paroxysm of laughter."

"她被一阵突如其来的笑声席卷。" (Tā bèi yī zhèn tū rútí lái de xiàoshēng xíjuǎn.)
noun C2
/ˈpɑːr.kə.tri/
铺设镶木地板的艺术 (pùshè xiāng mù dìbǎn de yìshù)

The art or technique of laying parquet floors.

"The craftsman specialized in parquetry for luxury homes."

"工匠专门为豪华住宅铺设镶木地板。" (Gōngjiàng zhuānmén wèi háohuá zhùzhái pùshè xiāng mù dìbǎn.)
noun C2
/ˈpær.ɪ.saɪd/
弑亲 (shiqin)

The act of killing one's father, mother, or other close relative.

"The court tried him for parricide after the tragic incident."

"法院在悲剧事件后以弑亲罪审判了他。" (Fayuan zai beiju shijian hou yi shiqin zui shenpan le ta.)
adjective C2
/ˌpɑːrsɪˈmoʊniəs/
吝啬 (lìn sè)

unwilling to spend money or use resources; stingy

"The company was too parsimonious to invest in better equipment."

"公司太吝啬,无法投资更好的设备。" (Gōngsī tài lìnsè, wúfǎ tóuzī gèng hǎo de shèbèi.)
noun C2
/ˈpɑːrsɪmoʊni/
吝啬 (lin se)

extreme unwillingness to spend money or use resources

"His parsimony was evident in the way he avoided any unnecessary expenses."

"他避免任何不必要的开支的方式明显体现了他的吝啬。" (Ta bi mian ren he bu bi yao de kai zhi de fang shi ming xian ti xian le ta de lin se.)
adjective C2
/ˈpɑːrtəbl/
可分割的 (kě fēn gē de)

capable of being divided or separated

"The estate was partible among the heirs."

"这项财产可以在继承人之间分割。" (Zhè xiàng cáichǎn kě yǐ zài jìchéngrén zhī jiān fēn gē.)
verb C2
/pərˈtɪkjələrˌaɪz/
具体说明 (jùtǐ shuōmíng)

to mention or describe something in detail

"The witness was asked to particularize the events of that night."

"证人被要求详细叙述那个夜晚的事件。" (Zhèngrén bèi yāoqiú xiángxì xùshù nàgè yèwǎn de shìjiàn.)
noun C2
/ˌpɑːrtjʊˈrɪʃən/
分娩 (fenmian)

The act of giving birth; childbirth.

"The doctor explained the stages of parturition to the students."

"医生向学生们解释了分娩的各个阶段。" (Yisheng xiang xuéshengmen jiěshìle fēnmiǎn de gège jiēduàn.)
noun C2
/ˈpɑːrvənuː/
新富人 (xīn fù rén)

A person who has recently gained wealth or influence but is not yet accepted socially.

"He was seen as a parvenu who lacked refinement despite his riches."

"他被视为一个新富阶层,尽管他拥有财富,但却缺乏 refinement。" (Tā bèi shì wéi yīgè xīn fù jiēcéng, jǐnguǎn tā yǒngyǒu cáifù, dàn què quēfá refinement.)
Passet definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈpæsɪt/
奶酪 (nǎilào)

Fresh cheese curds; cottage cheese made from curdled milk

"The cook prepared fresh passet by curdling warm milk with lemon juice."

"厨师通过用柠檬汁凝固温热的牛奶,制作了新鲜的奶酪。" (Chúshī tōngguò yòng níngméng zhī nínggù wēnnuǎn de niúnǎi, zhìzuò le xīnxiān de nǎilào.)
adjective C2
/ˈpæsɪbəl/
能够感知; 易受痛苦 (nénggòu gǎnzhī; yì shòu tòngkǔ)

capable of feeling or suffering; susceptible to sensation or emotion (often theological)

"In some traditions, deities are described as passible, sharing human emotions."

"在一些传统中,神被描述为能够感知,分享人类情感。" (Zài yīxiē chuántǒng zhōng, shén bèi miáoshù wèi nénggòu gǎnzhī, fēnxiǎng rénlèi qínggǎn.)
noun C2
/pæˈstiːʃ/
模仿作品 (mófǎng zuòpǐn)

a work of art, literature, or music that imitates the style of another artist, period, or genre

"The film was a clever pastiche of 1950s detective movies."

"这部电影是1950年代侦探电影的巧妙模仿。" (Zhè bù diànyǐng shì 1950 niándài zhēntàn diànyǐng de qiǎomiào mófǎng.)
pastoralism definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
ˈpɑː.stər.ə.lɪ.zəm
牧羊主义, 以草为基础的放牧系统 (mù yáng zhǔ yì, yǐ cǎo wèi jīchǔ de fàng mù xì tǒng)

A form of animal husbandry where domesticated animals are released onto large vegetated outdoor lands for grazing.

"Pastoralism is a traditional way of managing livestock."

"牧羊主义是传统的牲畜管理方式。" (Mù yáng zhǔ yì shì chuántǒng de shēngchù guǎnlǐ fāngshì.)
noun C2
/pəˈtiːnə/
由于年龄或使用,金属、石头或木材表面上的薄膜或光泽;也可以指一种表面外观 (yóu yú niánlíng huò shǐyòng, jīnshǔ, shítou huò mùcái biǎomiàn shàng de bómó huò guāngzé; yě kěyǐ zhǐ yī zhǒng biǎomiàn wàiguān)

a surface film or sheen on metal, stone, or wood due to age or use; also, a superficial appearance

"The bronze statue developed a green patina after years in the sea air."

"这座青铜雕像在海风中多年后形成了绿色的铜绿。" (Zhè zuò qīngtóng diāoxiàng zài hǎifēng zhōng duōnián hòu xíngchéng le lǜsè de tóng lǜ.)
noun C2
/ˈpætwɑː/
地方方言 (dìfāng fāngyán)

a regional or social dialect, especially one considered nonstandard or informal

"The guide slipped into local patois when chatting with the fishermen."

"导游在与渔民交谈时开始使用当地的帕图瓦。" (dǎoyóu zài yǔ yúmín jiāotán shí kāishǐ shǐyòng dāngdì de Pàtúwǎ.)
noun, adjective C2
/pəˈtrɪʃən/
贵族 (guìzú)

A person of noble rank or high social standing; relating to aristocracy.

"The patrician families of Rome wielded great power in politics."

"罗马的贵族家庭在政治上拥有巨大的权力。" (Luómǎ de guìzú jiātíng zài zhèngzhì shàng yǒngyǒu jùdà de quánlì.)