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C1 noun /ˌpæl.pɪˈteɪ.ʃən/

Palpitation

由于激动或医学状况引起的明显快速、强烈或不规则的心跳
Meaning
a noticeably rapid, strong, or irregular heartbeat due to agitation or medical condition
Example
She experienced palpitations before her job interview.
她在面试前感受到了心悸。
C1 noun /ˌpɜːrspəˈreɪʃn/

perspiration

出汗
Meaning
The process of sweating.
Example
Heavy exercise causes perspiration.
剧烈运动会引起出汗。
C1 adjective /ˈpʊʃi/

pushy

强迫的
Meaning
excessively assertive or aggressive, often annoyingly so
Example
The salesperson was too pushy, which drove customers away.
销售员太强迫了,导致顾客远离。
C1 noun /ˈpɑːr.keɪ/

parquet

木质地板
Meaning
A floor made of wooden blocks arranged in a geometric pattern.
Example
The old mansion had a beautiful parquet floor.
那座古老的豪宅有一块漂亮的木质地板。
C1 noun /ˈpɪntʃərz/

pinchers

钳子
Meaning
a tool used for gripping or squeezing objects
Example
Use the pinchers to remove the hot coal safely.
使用拼钳安全地取下热煤。
C1 noun /pərˈvɜːrʒən/

perversion

扭曲
Meaning
The act of distorting or corrupting the original meaning, purpose, or state of something.
Example
The regime’s censorship was seen as a perversion of free speech.
该政权的审查制度被视为对言论自由的扭曲。
C1 noun /ˌpriːməˈnɪʃən/ or /ˌprɛm-/

premonition

预感
Meaning
a strong feeling that something is about to happen, often something negative
Example
She had a premonition of danger before the trip.
她在旅行前有一种危险的预感。
C1 verb /ˈpruːfˌriːd/

proofread

校对
Meaning
to read written material and mark any errors
Example
She proofread the report before submission.
她在提交前校对了报告。
C1 adjective /ˈpruː.dənt/

Prudent

谨慎的; 小心的; 明智的;
Meaning
wise; careful; cautious;
Example
It's prudent to save money for the future.
为未来存钱是明智的做法。
C1 verb /praɪ/

pry

窥探 / 干涉
Meaning
to look closely into something; to try to find out private information
Example
She tried to pry into her neighbor’s private life.
她试图窥探她邻居的私人生活。
C1 verb /proʊˈtrækt/

protract

延长
Meaning
To prolong or extend in time or duration.
Example
Negotiations were protracted for several months.
谈判持续了几个月。
C1 noun /ˈpruːdəns/

prudence

谨慎
Meaning
The quality of being cautious, wise, and exercising good judgment.
Example
She invested her money with great prudence.
她非常谨慎地投资了她的钱。
C1 noun /pəˈθɒlədʒi/

pathology

病理学
Meaning
the scientific study of diseases, their causes, processes, and effects on the body
Example
Advances in pathology helped the doctors identify the rare infection quickly.
病理学的进展帮助医生迅速识别罕见的感染。
C1 noun /ˈpɑːrlər/

parlor

客厅,商店
Meaning
A sitting room in a private house, or a shop providing specified services.
Example
They welcomed the guests into the front parlor.
他们在前厅迎接了客人。
C1 noun /ˈpɔːr.kjə.paɪn/

Porcupine

豪猪
Meaning
a large rodent with defensive spines or quills on its body
Example
The porcupine raised its quills when threatened.
豪猪在受到威胁时竖起了它的刺。
C1 noun /ˈprɒksi/

proxy

代理人
Meaning
A person authorized to act on behalf of another; a substitute.
Example
She voted by proxy at the meeting.
她在会议上通过代理投票。
C1 adjective /ˌpærəˈdɒksɪkəl/

paradoxical

矛盾的
Meaning
Seemingly contradictory or opposed to common sense, yet possibly true.
Example
It is paradoxical that standing is often more tiring than walking.
站立常常比走路更累,这很矛盾。
C1 noun /ˈpær.ə.saɪt/

Parasite

寄生虫
Meaning
an organism that lives on or in another organism and benefits at its expense; a person who depends on others
Example
The dog was treated for intestinal parasites.
狗已经接受了肠道寄生虫的治疗。
C1 adjective /prɪˈtɛnʃəs/

pretentious

做作的
Meaning
Attempting to impress by affecting greater importance, talent, culture, etc., than is actually possessed.
Example
The restaurant was stylish but far too pretentious for my taste.
餐厅很时尚,但对我的口味来说太做作了。
C1 noun /ˈsuːdənɪm/

pseudonym

笔名
Meaning
a fictitious name used by an author instead of their real name
Example
Mark Twain was the pseudonym of Samuel Clemens.
马克·吐温是塞缪尔·克莱门斯的笔名。
C1 noun /ˈprɒspɛktər/

prospector

矿产勘探员
Meaning
a person who searches for mineral deposits, especially gold
Example
The prospector spent years in the mountains searching for gold.
矿产勘探员花了多年在山中寻找黄金。
C1 noun ˌpɒlɪˈneɪʃən

Pollination

授粉
Meaning
The process by which pollen is transferred from flowers, enabling plant reproduction.
Example
Butterflies play a vital role in pollination.
蝴蝶在授粉过程中起着至关重要的作用。
C1 adjective /pəˈfʌŋk.tər.i/

perfunctory

敷衍
Meaning
done without much effort, interest, or thought
Example
He gave a perfunctory nod and walked away.
他草率地点了点头然后走开了。
C1 adjective /prəˈlɪf.ɪk/

prolific

多产的
Meaning
Present in large numbers or quantities; plentiful; producing many works, results, or offspring.
Example
The author is prolific, having written over 30 books.
作者是多产的,写了超过30本书。
C1 adjective /ˌpriːˈmɛdɪˌteɪtɪd/

premeditated

预谋
Meaning
planned in advance; done deliberately
Example
The crime was clearly premeditated.
这个犯罪显然是预谋的。
C1 noun /ˈprɒdɪdʒi/

prodigy

神童
Meaning
a person, especially a young one, with exceptional talents or abilities
Example
Mozart was a child prodigy in music.
莫扎特是一个音乐神童。
C1 noun prəˈtɛk.ʃə.nɪ.zəm

protectionism

保护主义
Meaning
The theory or practice of shielding a country's domestic industries from foreign competition by taxing imports.
Example
The government's protectionism helped local businesses grow.
政府的保护主义帮助了本地企业的成长。
C1 verb /ˈpɛtrɪfaɪ/

petrify

石化
Meaning
to make someone so frightened that they are unable to move or think; to turn into stone
Example
The loud noise petrified the little child.
大声的噪音让孩子石化了。
C1 adjective /pəˈtɜːrnəl/

paternal

父亲的
Meaning
Relating to or characteristic of a father.
Example
He took a paternal interest in the boy’s education.
他对男孩的教育表现出父亲般的兴趣。
C1 noun /ˈpɪk.æks/

Pick-axe

鹤嘴锄
Meaning
a tool with a heavy metal head and long handle used for breaking up hard ground or rock
Example
The miner used a pick-axe to break through the rocky surface.
矿工用鹤嘴锄打破了岩石表面。
C1 adjective /ˈpɑːr.dən.ə.bəl/

Pardonable

可原谅的
Meaning
able to be forgiven; excusable
Example
His mistake was pardonable given the difficult circumstances.
他的错误是可以原谅的,鉴于困难的情况。
C1 adjective /ˈpiːkənt/

piquant

辛辣
Meaning
having a pleasantly sharp or spicy taste; interestingly provocative
Example
The chef added a piquant sauce to the dish to enhance its flavor.
厨师在菜肴中加入了辛辣的酱汁,以增强其味道。
C1 noun /plʊəˈrælɪti/

plurality

多数或大部分
Meaning
the state of being multiple; the greater part or majority
Example
In the election, she won by a plurality of votes.
在选举中,她凭借选票的多数赢得了胜利。
C1 noun /ˈprɒvənəns/

provenance

来源
Meaning
The origin or source of something.
Example
The museum verified the provenance of the ancient manuscript.
博物馆验证了古代手稿的出处。
C1 noun /prəˈpɛlənt/

propellant

推进剂
Meaning
A substance that drives or pushes something forward, especially fuel in rockets or engines.
Example
The rocket uses a liquid propellant to launch into space.
火箭使用液体推进剂发射进入太空。
C1 noun prɪˈzɝː.və.tɪv

preservative

防腐剂
Meaning
A chemical substance that prevents decay, fermentation, or other natural processes that cause food deterioration.
Example
Artificial preservatives are harmful to health.
人工防腐剂对健康有害。
C1 adjective /ˌpriːdɪˈspoʊzd/

predisposed

倾向
Meaning
Likely or inclined to be affected by something in advance.
Example
She is predisposed to trust people easily.
她容易轻易相信别人。
C1 verb /pərˈspaɪər/

perspire

流汗
Meaning
To give out sweat through the pores of the skin as a result of heat, physical exertion, or stress.
Example
He began to perspire after running for 10 minutes.
他跑了10分钟后开始流汗。
C1 verb /pɛk/

Peck

Meaning
To strike or bite something with a beak; to eat in small bites.
Example
The hen began to peck at the grains scattered on the ground.
母鸡开始啄地面上散落的谷物。
C1 verb /ˈpændər/

pander

迎合, 奉承
Meaning
to indulge or exploit the weaknesses, desires, or immoral tendencies of others
Example
The politician was accused of pandering to voters' fears.
政治家被指控迎合选民的恐惧。
C1 noun /ˌtɛrəˈdæktɪl/

pterodactyl

已灭绝的飞行爬行动物
Meaning
An extinct flying reptile of the Jurassic period, with a long slender head and wings formed by a membrane stretching along the body.
Example
The museum displayed a fossil of a giant pterodactyl.
博物馆展示了一只巨大的翼龙化石。
C1 noun /prɪˈtɛnʃən/

pretension

虚伪,假装
Meaning
A claim or assertion to something, often without justification; an attempt to impress by showing greater importance or talent than is actually possessed.
Example
His pretension to be an expert was quickly exposed.
他的假装是专家的伪装很快被揭穿了。
C1 noun /ˈpæs.ɪ.fɪst/

pacifist

和平主义者
Meaning
a person who believes in peace and opposes war or violence
Example
She is a committed pacifist who campaigns against armed conflict.
她是一个坚定的和平主义者,致力于反对武装冲突。
C1 noun /pəˈvɪliən/

pavilion

展馆
Meaning
A large tent or temporary building, often used for events or exhibitions.
Example
The wedding reception was held in a decorated pavilion.
婚礼接待在一个装饰精美的展馆中举行。
C1 adverb /pɜːr ˈseɪ/

per se

本身
Meaning
By or in itself; intrinsically.
Example
The idea is not bad per se, but it needs improvement.
这个想法本身并不好,但需要改进。
C1 noun /pəˈrɪm.ɪ.tər/

perimeter

周长
Meaning
the continuous line forming the boundary of a closed geometric figure or area
Example
The soldiers guarded the perimeter of the camp.
士兵守卫着营地的周长。
C1 adjective /ˈpoʊləraɪzd/

polarized

极化的
Meaning
divided into two sharply contrasting groups or opinions
Example
The debate polarized the community on the issue of climate change.
辩论使社区在气候变化问题上分裂。
C1 noun /ˈpæntəmaɪm/

pantomime

哑剧
Meaning
A type of theatrical performance using gestures and movements without spoken words; in Britain, a musical comedy play for families performed at Christmas.
Example
The children enjoyed the Christmas pantomime at the local theater.
孩子们在当地剧院观看了圣诞哑剧。
C1 adjective /pərˈsɛptɪv/

perceptive

幸福
Meaning
Having or showing keen insight, understanding, or awareness.
Example
She is very perceptive and quickly notices when something is wrong.
她在获得奖项时无法隐藏她的快乐。
C1 adjective /ˈpæl.ɪd/

Pallid

苍白,特别是因为健康不好;缺乏实质或活力
Meaning
pale, especially because of poor health; lacking substance or vitality
Example
His pallid complexion showed signs of illness.
他苍白的面色显示出生病的迹象。
C1 noun /ˈpær.ə.kiːt/

Parakeet

鹦鹉
Meaning
a small colorful parrot with a long tail, often kept as a pet
Example
The green parakeet learned to say hello.
绿色鹦鹉学会了说你好。
C1 noun /ˈpæn.θi.ən/

pantheon

所有神明,献给所有神明的庙宇
Meaning
All the gods of a religion collectively; a building dedicated to all gods.
Example
The Roman Pantheon is one of the best-preserved ancient temples.
罗马的万神殿是最完好保存的古代神庙之一。
C1 adjective /ˈpæs.ə.bəl/

passable

可接受的
Meaning
good enough to be accepted, though not excellent
Example
The road is barely passable after the storm.
风暴过后,路几乎无法通行。
C1 noun /ˈsaɪkiː/

psyche

灵魂 / 心智
Meaning
the human soul, mind, or spirit
Example
The novel explores the depths of the human psyche.
这本小说探索了人类心智的深度。
C1 adjective /ˈpɑːm.pəs/

Pompous

浮夸的; 自命不凡的; 过度华丽的
Meaning
showing off; pretentious; overly grand
Example
His pompous attitude annoyed everyone at the meeting.
他的浮夸态度让会议中的每个人都感到不悦。
C1 noun /ˈplʌn.dər.ər/

Plunderer

掠夺者
Meaning
a person who steals goods, especially during war or civil disorder
Example
The plunderers ransacked the village after the battle.
掠夺者在战斗后劫掠了村庄。
C1 noun /ˈpɜːrkəleɪtər/

percolator

咖啡滤泡壶
Meaning
A device used for brewing coffee by continually cycling boiling water through coffee grounds.
Example
She made a fresh pot of coffee using the percolator.
她使用滤泡壶做了一杯新鲜的咖啡。
C1 adjective /ˈpɪt.i.ə.bəl/

pitiable

可怜的
Meaning
deserving sympathy or compassion
Example
The stray dog looked pitiable in the rain.
那只流浪狗在雨中看起来十分可怜。
C1 noun, verb /pliːt/

pleat

褶子
Meaning
a fold in fabric made by doubling the material back upon itself
Example
She added a pleat to the skirt for extra volume.
她在裙子上加了一个褶子,以增加更多的体积。
C1 adjective /ˌpæθəˈlɑːdʒɪkəl/

pathological

病理的, 异常的
Meaning
Relating to disease; extreme or obsessive in a way that is abnormal.
Example
He has a pathological fear of failure.
他对失败有病理性的恐惧。
C1 noun /prəˈtruːʒən/

protrusion

突出部分
Meaning
Something that sticks out or projects from a surface.
Example
The protrusion on the wall made it difficult to move the furniture.
墙上的突出部分使得移动家具变得困难。
C1 adjective /prɪˈzʌmp.tʃu.əs/

presumptuous

自负的
Meaning
Overconfident, rude, or taking liberties without permission.
Example
It was presumptuous of him to make that decision without consulting others.
他在没有征求他人意见的情况下做出决定,显得非常自负。
C1 noun /ˈpɛdɪɡriː/

pedigree

家谱
Meaning
the recorded ancestry or lineage of a person, family, or animal; the history or origin of something
Example
The dog has a pedigree that traces back several generations.
这只狗有一条可以追溯到几代的家谱。
C1 noun ˌpraɪ.vɪ.taɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

privatization

私有化
Meaning
The transfer of a business, industry, or service from public to private ownership and control.
Example
The privatization of state-owned companies increased efficiency.
国有企业的私有化提高了效率。
C1 adjective /prɪˈkoʊʃəs/

precocious

早熟
Meaning
Showing advanced development or maturity at an unusually early age.
Example
The precocious child was reading novels at the age of five.
那个早熟的孩子五岁时就能阅读小说。
C1 noun /ˌplɔː.zəˈbɪl.ə.ti/

plausibility

可信度
Meaning
The quality of being reasonable or probable.
Example
The plausibility of his explanation convinced the jury.
他解释的可信度说服了陪审团。
C1 adjective /ˈprɛdəˌtɔri/

predatory

掠食者/剥削者
Meaning
Relating to animals that prey on others; exploiting or victimizing others for personal gain.
Example
The predatory bird swooped down on its prey.
掠食性鸟类扑向它的猎物。
C1 adjective /pərˈpɔːrtɪd/

purported

所谓的
Meaning
alleged or claimed to be true, often without proof
Example
The purported evidence was later proven false.
所谓的证据后来被证明是错误的。
C1 adjective /ˈpriːmə/

prima

主要的, 卓越的
Meaning
first or most important; excellent
Example
She was treated as the prima ballerina of the troupe.
她被视为舞蹈团的首席舞者。
C1 noun /ˈpæd.ək/

paddock

马或其他动物的围场
Meaning
a small enclosed field where horses or other animals are kept
Example
The horses were grazing in the paddock.
马群在围场里吃草。
C1 adjective /ˈpiːs.ə.bəl/

Peaceable

和平的; 倾向于避免冲突
Meaning
peaceful; inclined to avoid conflict
Example
The peaceable protest ended without any violence.
和平抗议没有暴力结束。
C1 noun /ˈpærɪti/

parity

平价
Meaning
the state or condition of being equal, especially in status or pay
Example
The campaign aims to achieve pay parity between men and women.
这项运动旨在实现男女之间的工资平等。
C1 noun /ˈpaɪ.ə.ti/

Piety

虔诚
Meaning
the quality of being religious or reverent; devout religious belief and practice
Example
His piety was evident in his daily prayers.
他的虔诚在他每天的祈祷中显而易见。
C1 verb /ˌpriːdɪˈtɜːrmɪn/

predetermine

预定
Meaning
to establish or decide something in advance
Example
The outcome of the match seemed predetermined.
比赛结果似乎是预定的。
C1 noun /ˈpraɪ.mər/ (US), /ˈprɪm.ər/ (UK)

primer

入门书籍,底漆
Meaning
A basic introductory book or a substance used to prepare a surface for painting.
Example
He read a primer on programming before starting his course.
他在开始他的课程之前,阅读了一本编程入门书籍。
C1 adjective /ˈpɒp.jʊ.ləs/

Populous

人口众多
Meaning
having a large population; densely populated; crowded with people
Example
China is the most populous country in the world.
中国是世界上人口最多的国家。
C1 noun,verb /pleɪt/

plait

辫子
Meaning
a braid of hair or straw; to braid
Example
She decided to plait her hair before the party.
她决定在派对前编织她的头发。
C1 noun /ˌpɒl.iˈtek.nɪk/

polytechnic

理工学院
Meaning
an educational institution offering practical and technical courses
Example
She studied engineering at a well-known polytechnic in her city.
她在她所在城市的知名理工学院学习工程学。
C1 noun prəˈpʌl.ʃən

propulsion

推进力
Meaning
The action of driving or pushing forward.
Example
Jet engines provide propulsion for aircraft to travel long distances.
喷气发动机为飞机提供推进力,使其能够飞行长距离。
C1 noun /ˌpærəˈnɔɪə/

paranoia

一种不合理且持续的感觉,认为别人想要伤害你或一直在监视你
Meaning
an irrational and persistent feeling that people are 'out to get you' or are constantly watching you
Example
His constant paranoia made it hard for him to trust anyone.
他不断的偏执让他很难信任任何人。
C1 adjective পারসিভেবল

perceivable

可察觉的
Meaning
Able to be seen, noticed, or detected.
Example
The changes in winter weather are perceivable in rural areas.
冬季天气的变化在农村地区是可察觉的。
C1 adjective /ˈpælpəbl̩/

palpable

幸福
Meaning
easily perceived or felt; so intense as to seem almost tangible
Example
There was a palpable sense of excitement in the room.
当她收到奖项时,她无法隐藏自己的幸福感。
C1 noun /ˈpɒlɪɡɒn/

polygon

多边形
Meaning
a flat shape with three or more straight sides
Example
The artist drew a colorful polygon on the canvas.
艺术家在画布上画了一个五彩的多边形。
C1 adjective /prəˈdɪdʒəs/

prodigious

惊人的
Meaning
remarkably or impressively great in extent, size, or degree
Example
The team made a prodigious effort to complete the project on time.
团队为按时完成项目做出了惊人的努力。
C1 noun /ˈpɔː.pəs/

Porpoise

海豚
Meaning
a small toothed whale with a low triangular dorsal fin and a blunt rounded snout
Example
The porpoise jumped gracefully out of the water.
海豚优雅地跃出水面。
C1 adjective /ˈpjuː.nɪ.tɪv/

punitive

惩罚性
Meaning
Inflicting or intended as punishment.
Example
The company faced punitive measures for violating the law.
该公司因违反法律而面临惩罚性措施。
C1 verb ˈplʌmɪtɪŋ

plummeting

急剧下降
Meaning
Falling or dropping suddenly and steeply; decreasing rapidly
Example
The fertility rate in Bangladesh is plummeting.
孟加拉国的生育率急剧下降。
C1 noun /ˌprɒpəˈɡeɪʃən/

propagation

传播, 宣传
Meaning
The action of spreading and promoting an idea, theory, etc.
Example
The propagation of ideas through social media is rapid.
通过社交媒体传播思想的速度非常快。
C1 verb /pərˈtɜːrb/

perturb

扰乱
Meaning
To disturb or unsettle greatly in mind.
Example
The sudden noise perturbed the students during the exam.
突如其来的噪音在考试期间干扰了学生。
C1 noun /pəˈpaɪrəs/

papyrus

纸莎草
Meaning
An ancient writing material made from the pith of the papyrus plant; also refers to the plant itself.
Example
The ancient scroll was written on papyrus.
古老的卷轴是用纸莎草写的。
C1 verb /proʊˈtruːd/

protrude

突出
Meaning
To stick out or extend beyond a surface.
Example
A nail was protruding from the wooden board.
一根钉子从木板中突出出来。
C1 adjective /prəˈvɒkətɪv/

provocative

挑衅的
Meaning
Intended to make people angry, excited, or interested.
Example
She wore a provocative dress to the party.
她穿了一件挑衅的衣服去参加派对。
C1 noun /ˈpluː.mɪdʒ/

plumage

羽毛
Meaning
the feathers covering a bird's body
Example
The peacock's plumage was vibrant and eye-catching.
孔雀的羽毛鲜艳夺目。
C1 noun/verb /ˈprɛdɪkət/ (noun), /ˈprɛdɪkeɪt/ (verb)

predicate

谓语 / 以...为基础
Meaning
noun: the part of a sentence that tells something about the subject; verb: to base or establish something on a particular idea
Example
His theory is predicated on sound research.
他的理论是基于可靠的研究。
C1 adjective prɪˈkeə.ri.əs

precarious

危险的
Meaning
Not securely held or in position; dependent on chance; uncertain.
Example
His financial situation is precarious.
他的财务状况是危险的。
C1 noun /ˌpærəfəˈneɪliə/

paraphernalia

设备
Meaning
Miscellaneous articles, especially equipment needed for a particular activity.
Example
The fisherman carried all his fishing paraphernalia in a large box.
渔夫把所有钓鱼设备放在一个大盒子里。
C1 noun /ˈprəʊ.lɒɡ/

prologue

序言
Meaning
an introduction to a book, play, or event
Example
The novel begins with a short prologue set in the past.
这本小说以一段设定在过去的简短序言开始。
C1 noun /ˈpræɡ.mə.tɪ.zəm/

pragmatism

实践主义
Meaning
A practical approach to problems and affairs; dealing with things sensibly and realistically.
Example
His pragmatism helped solve the financial crisis.
他的实践主义帮助解决了金融危机。
C1 adjective /ˈpɔːrəs/

porous

多孔的
Meaning
Having tiny holes that allow liquid or air to pass through.
Example
The soil is very porous and drains quickly.
土壤非常多孔,排水很快。
C1 noun /pəˈlɪɡ.ə.mi/

Polygamy

一夫多妻制
Meaning
the practice of marrying multiple spouses at the same time
Example
Polygamy is illegal in many countries around the world.
一夫多妻制在世界许多国家是非法的。
C1 adjective /ˌpæθəˈdʒɛnɪk/

pathogenic

致病的
Meaning
Capable of causing disease.
Example
Some bacteria are harmless, while others are highly pathogenic.
有些细菌是无害的,而其他的则是高度致病的。
C1 noun /ˌpɪɡ.menˈteɪ.ʃən/

pigmentation

色素沉着
Meaning
The natural coloring of animal or plant tissue.
Example
Excessive rubbing can cause pigmentation issues.
过度摩擦可能会导致色素沉着问题。
C1 adjective /pərˈveɪsɪv/

pervasive

普遍的
Meaning
Existing in or spreading through every part of something
Example
Pervasive technology has become a fundamental part of daily life.
普遍的技术已成为日常生活的重要组成部分。
C1 noun prɪˌsɪp.ɪˈteɪ.ʃən

precipitation

降水
Meaning
Rain, snow, sleet, or hail that falls to or condenses on the ground.
Example
Annual precipitation levels are decreasing.
年度降水量正在减少。
C1 adjective /ˌprɛfəˈrɛnʃəl/

preferential

优先的
Meaning
showing or giving advantage to one over others
Example
Members receive preferential treatment at the club.
会员在俱乐部享有优先待遇。
C1 noun /poʊˈlær.ɪ.ti/

polarity

极性
Meaning
the state of having two opposite or contradictory tendencies, opinions, or aspects
Example
The polarity between the two political parties is growing stronger.
两个政治党派之间的极性越来越强。
C1 adjective /ˈprɪvi/

privy

秘密知识
Meaning
having access to secret or private knowledge
Example
She was privy to the confidential discussions.
她知道机密讨论。
C1 verb /pərˈteɪn/

pertain

涉及
Meaning
to relate or have reference to something
Example
The rules pertain to all students in the school.
这些规则适用于学校的所有学生。
C1 verb /ˈpɒstʃʊleɪt/

postulate

假设
Meaning
to suggest or assume that something is true as the basis for reasoning or discussion
Example
Scientists postulate that life exists on other planets.
科学家假设在其他星球上存在生命。
C1 adjective /pɑːrtʃt/

parched

极度口渴
Meaning
extremely dry, especially because of heat or thirst
Example
After walking in the desert, he was parched with thirst.
在沙漠中走路后,他极度口渴。
C1 verb /prəˈlɪf.ə.reɪt/

proliferate

扩散
Meaning
To increase rapidly in numbers; to grow or spread quickly and extensively.
Example
Startups tend to proliferate in a thriving economy.
初创公司在繁荣的经济中往往会迅速扩展。
C1 verb /ˈpætər/

patter

发出重复的轻轻敲打声 / 机械地快速说话
Meaning
to make a repeated light tapping sound; to talk quickly in a rehearsed or mechanical way
Example
Rain pattered softly on the window.
雨滴轻轻拍打着窗户。
C1 noun /ˈpleɪdʒərɪzəm/

plagiarism

剽窃
Meaning
the practice of taking someone else's work or ideas and passing them off as one's own
Example
The student was expelled for committing plagiarism in his essay.
学生因在论文中剽窃被开除。
C1 adjective /prəˈvoʊkɪŋ/

Provoking

挑衅的
Meaning
causing anger or strong reaction; irritating; stimulating
Example
His provoking comments made everyone angry.
他挑衅的评论让每个人都生气了。
C1 adjective /pæˈseɪ/

passe

过时的; 过时
Meaning
no longer fashionable or current; out of date
Example
Some trends from last decade feel utterly passé now.
过去十年的一些趋势现在看起来完全过时了。
C1 adjective /ˈpɜːrmiəbl̩/

permeable

可渗透的
Meaning
allowing liquids or gases to pass through
Example
The soil in this area is very permeable to water.
这个地区的土壤对水非常可渗透。
C1 noun /ˈpriːsɪŋkt/

precinct

Meaning
A district or area within the boundaries of a city, often for police or electoral purposes.
Example
She went to vote at her local precinct.
她去了她当地的选区投票。
C1 adjective /pərˈmɪsəbl̩/

permissible

允许的
Meaning
allowed or permitted by rules or law
Example
It is permissible to park here after 6 p.m.
下午六点后可以在这里停车。
C1 verb /ˈpɑːzɪt/

posit

Meaning
To assume or suggest something as a fact or basis for reasoning.
Example
The scientist posited a new theory to explain the phenomenon.
C1 verb /ˈpæs.ɪ.faɪ/

pacify

安抚;抚慰;平息
Meaning
To quell the anger, agitation, or excitement of someone.
Example
The mother tried to pacify her crying child.
妈妈试图安抚她正在哭泣的孩子。
C1 noun, adjective /ˌproʊlɪˈtɛəriən/

proletarian

无产阶级
Meaning
Relating to the working class, especially those who do not own property.
Example
The movement was rooted in proletarian struggles.
这场运动根植于无产阶级的斗争中。