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B2 noun /ˈpæm.flət/

pamphlet

宣传册
Meaning
a small booklet or brochure containing information or arguments about a subject
Example
The health department distributed a pamphlet about nutrition.
卫生部门分发了关于营养的宣传册。
B2 noun /ˈfɪʃ.ɪŋ/

phishing

通过欺诈手段窃取信息
Meaning
The fraudulent practice of sending emails purporting to be from reputable companies in order to induce individuals to reveal personal information.
Example
Phishing emails often trick people into revealing passwords.
钓鱼邮件通常会欺骗他人泄露密码。
B1 noun /freɪz/

phrase

短语
Meaning
a small group of words standing together as a conceptual unit
Example
He gave a memorable phrase at the conference.
他在会议上说了一句令人难忘的话。
B1 noun /priːst/

priest

牧师
Meaning
a person who performs religious duties and ceremonies
Example
The priest blessed the congregation during the Sunday service.
牧师在主日礼拜期间祝福了会众。
B2 noun prɪˈsɪʒ.ən

precision

精确度
Meaning
The quality of being exact and accurate.
Example
High precision instruments are used in surgery.
在手术中使用高精度仪器。
B1 verb /prəˈvaɪdɪd/

provided

提供的
Meaning
gave or supplied something that was needed
Example
The hotel provided free breakfast for all guests.
酒店为所有客人提供了免费早餐。
C1 noun /pəˈsweɪsɪvnes/

persuasiveness

说服力
Meaning
The quality of being good at persuading someone to do or believe something.
Example
Her persuasiveness convinced the team to follow her suggestions.
她的说服力使团队接受了她的建议。
B1 noun /ˈprɒp.ə.ti/

Property

财产；不动产；属性
Meaning
a building or land; something owned; a characteristic or quality
Example
They bought a beautiful property in the countryside.
他们在乡下买了一处漂亮的房产。
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。
A2 noun /ˈpoʊst ˌɒfɪs/

post office

邮局
Meaning
a public building or agency where mail is sent, received, and other postal services are provided
Example
I went to the post office to mail a package.
我去邮局寄了一个包裹。
B1 noun /ˈproʊtiːn/

protein

Meaning
a molecule composed of amino acids essential for bodily functions
Example
Proteins are essential for building and repairing tissues in the body.
B2 noun ˈprɑː.sest fuːdz

processed foods

加工食品
Meaning
Foods that have been altered from their natural state through various methods such as canning, freezing, refrigeration, dehydration and aseptic processing.
Example
Excessive consumption of processed foods leads to health issues.
过量消费加工食品会导致健康问题。
A2 adjective /ˈpʌblɪk/

public

公共的
Meaning
relating to or affecting the people as a whole
Example
The public demanded action on the issue.
公众要求对此问题采取行动。
C1 adjective /ˈpiːvɪʃ/

peevish

易怒的
Meaning
Easily irritated, especially by unimportant things.
Example
The child grew peevish when denied candy.
孩子因没得到糖果而变得易怒。
B2 verb /ˈpɑːlɪʃ/

polish

擦亮
Meaning
to make smooth and shiny by rubbing; to improve or refine
Example
She needs to polish her shoes before the interview.
她需要在面试前擦亮她的鞋子。
C2 adjective /pɪˈskætɔːrɪəl/

piscatorial

与捕鱼相关
Meaning
relating to fishing or fishermen
Example
He has a deep knowledge of piscatorial techniques and fish species.
他对捕鱼技术和鱼种有深刻的了解。
A2 noun /pəˈluː.ʃən/

pollution

污染
Meaning
The presence in or introduction into the environment of a substance which has harmful or poisonous effects.
Example
Industrial pollution harms marine life.
工业污染对海洋生物有害。
C1 noun /ˈpɜːrpɪtreɪtər/

perpetrator

罪犯
Meaning
a person who commits a harmful, illegal, or immoral act
Example
The police arrested the perpetrator of the crime.
警方逮捕了犯罪嫌疑人。
B1 noun /ˈpɛnəlti/

penalty

罚款
Meaning
A punishment imposed for breaking a law, rule, or contract.
Example
He had to pay a heavy penalty for breaking the traffic rules.
因为违反交通规则，他必须支付一笔重罚。
C2 noun /ˈprɛlət/

prelate

高级神职人员
Meaning
A high-ranking member of the clergy, especially a bishop or abbot.
Example
The prelate delivered a sermon to the congregation.
普雷拉特向会众发表了讲道。
C2 adjective /ˌprɛsɪˈdɛnʃəl/

precedential

先例的
Meaning
Relating to, or serving as, a precedent; having authority as an example.
Example
The court’s decision has precedential value.
法院的判决具有先例价值。
C1 noun /ˈpiːɒn/

peon

皮恩
Meaning
a low-ranking worker, often performing menial tasks
Example
The office peon delivered the files to each department.
办公室的皮恩将文件送到每个部门。
B2 adjective /prəˈɡrɛsɪv/

progressive

进步的
Meaning
favoring or implementing new and modern ideas or policies; moving forward or improving
Example
She holds progressive views on social justice and equality.
她对社会公正和平等持有进步的观点。
C2 noun /ˈpjuːdʒɪlɪzəm/

pugilism

拳击
Meaning
The practice or sport of boxing.
Example
He studied the art of pugilism in his youth.
他在年轻时研究了拳击的艺术。
C1 adjective /ˈpær.ə.nɔɪd/

paranoid

对他人有不合理的恐惧或怀疑
Meaning
having an unreasonable fear or suspicion of others
Example
She became paranoid after hearing strange noises outside.
她在听到外面奇怪的声音后变得偏执。
C2 noun /ˈfeɪlæŋks/

phalanx

方阵
Meaning
A group of people or things arranged in a compact, close formation; also an ancient Greek military formation.
Example
A phalanx of reporters waited outside the courthouse.
一群记者在法院外等候。
C1 verb /prɒd/

prod

推
Meaning
to poke or push someone or something with a finger, foot, or pointed object
Example
She prodded him in the arm to get his attention.
她用手肘轻轻推了推他，引起了他的注意。
C2 adjective /ˈprɒɡnəθəs/

prognathous

前突颌骨
Meaning
Having jaws that project forward beyond the rest of the face.
Example
The fossil displayed a distinctly prognathous skull structure.
化石展示了一个明显的前突颌骨结构。
B2 verb /piːp/

peep

偷看
Meaning
to look quickly or secretly; to make a short high sound
Example
The child tried to peep through the keyhole.
孩子试图透过钥匙孔窥视。
C1 noun /ˈplæz.mə/

Plasma

血液的液体部分；电离气体；无凝血蛋白的血清
Meaning
the liquid part of blood; ionized gas; blood serum without clotting proteins
Example
Blood plasma contains various proteins and nutrients.
血浆含有各种蛋白质和营养物质。
A2 noun ˈpraɪsɪz

prices

价格
Meaning
The amount of money expected, required, or given in payment for something.
Example
Rising prices are affecting consumer spending.
不断上涨的价格影响着消费者的支出。
C2 /ˈpæn.ə.pli/

panoply

全套装备
Meaning
A complete or impressive collection of things; a full set of armor.
Example
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。
C2 verb /ˌpriːɔːrˈdeɪn/

preordain

预定
Meaning
To decide or determine an outcome in advance, especially by fate or divine will.
Example
They believed their meeting was preordained by destiny.
他们相信他们的相遇是命运注定的。
B1 verb /prəˈnaʊns/

pronounce

发音
Meaning
to say words correctly; to declare officially
Example
She can pronounce French words perfectly.
她可以完美地发音法语单词。
B1 noun, adjective /pəˈdɛstriən/

Pedestrian

行人
Meaning
a person walking on the street; also means dull or ordinary
Example
The pedestrian crossed the road at the crosswalk.
行人通过人行道过马路。
B2 adjective /praɪm/

prime

首要的, 重要的
Meaning
Of the best quality; most important; peak condition.
Example
She is in the prime of her career.
她处于事业的巅峰时刻。
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 /ˈprɒfər/

proffer

提供，呈现
Meaning
to offer something for acceptance; to present
Example
She proffered her hand as a sign of friendship.
她伸出手作为友谊的象征。
C1 noun /ˈpiː.hən/

Peahen

母孔雀
Meaning
female peacock
Example
The peahen is less colorful than the male peacock.
母孔雀比雄孔雀少了色彩。
A1 noun/adjective/preposition /pɑːst/

past

过去
Meaning
the time before the present; gone by in time
Example
He often thinks about his past mistakes.
他经常想起自己的过去错误。
C2 noun /ˈpɛdɪmənt/

pediment

三角山墙
Meaning
a triangular gable found above the horizontal structure of a building, often in classical architecture
Example
The ancient temple had a pediment decorated with sculptures.
古老的寺庙有一个装饰着雕塑的山墙。
B2 noun prɒsˈpɛr.ɪ.ti

prosperity

繁荣
Meaning
The state of being prosperous; success or wealth.
Example
The country achieved great prosperity during the last decade.
这个国家在过去十年中取得了巨大的繁荣。
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 /pləˈsiːboʊ/

placebo

安慰剂
Meaning
a substance with no therapeutic effect, used as a control in testing new drugs
Example
The patient was given a placebo to compare the effect of the real drug.
患者被给了一个安慰剂，以比较真实药物的效果。
C1 noun /ˈpær.ət biːk/

Parrot Beak

鹦鹉嘴
Meaning
a climbing plant with curved red and orange flowers resembling a parrot's beak
Example
The parrot beak flower's unique curved shape makes it a fascinating addition to any garden.
鹦鹉嘴花独特的弯曲形状使它成为任何花园中迷人的补充。
B2 noun /ˈpɪt.ʃər/

Pitcher

水壶, 大壶
Meaning
a large container with a handle and spout used for storing and pouring liquids
Example
The water pitcher on the table was filled with ice-cold lemonade.
桌子上的水壶里装满了冰冷的柠檬水。
C2 noun /ˈpær.əkˌsɪz.əm/

paroxysm

突如其来的爆发
Meaning
A sudden, violent outburst of emotion or activity.
Example
She was seized by a paroxysm of laughter.
她被一阵突如其来的笑声席卷。
A1 noun ˈfoʊtoʊz

Photos

照片
Meaning
Photographs; pictures taken with a camera.
Example
Adding photos to a family tree makes it more personal.
将照片添加到家谱中使它更具个人色彩。
C1 adjective /prəˈmɪskjuəs/

promiscuous

放荡
Meaning
Having or showing a casual and unselective approach, often used to describe indiscriminate sexual relationships.
Example
The novel depicts a character with a promiscuous lifestyle.
这本小说描述了一个过着放荡生活方式的角色。
B2 verb /plʌndʒ/

plunge

迅速跳入或潜水；突然下降
Meaning
to jump or dive quickly; to fall sharply
Example
She plunged into the swimming pool.
她跳进了游泳池。
B2 noun /ˈpraɪ.vət ˈtuː.tər/

Private tutor

私人导师
Meaning
a teacher who gives individual instruction to a student outside of regular school
Example
The private tutor helped the student improve his math skills.
私人导师帮助学生提高了他的数学技能。
C2 verb /ˈpʌkər/

pucker

Meaning
to tighten or contract into small folds or wrinkles
Example
She puckered her lips before kissing the child.
C2 noun /pɪˈlɑːf/

Pillaw

皮拉夫
Meaning
a dish of rice cooked in seasoned broth, often with meat and vegetables
Example
We enjoyed a delicious chicken pillaw for dinner.
我们享用了美味的鸡肉皮拉夫作为晚餐。
A2 verb /prəˈvaɪd/

provide

提供
Meaning
to give or supply something that is needed or wanted
Example
The teacher will provide extra materials for the students.
老师将为学生提供额外的材料。
C2 noun /ˈpɛdənt/

pedant

书呆子
Meaning
A person who is excessively concerned with minor details or rules, often in a showy way.
Example
The professor was criticized as a pedant who focused too much on trivial details.
教授被批评为一个书呆子，他过于关注微不足道的细节。
C2 verb /ˈpɜː.fə.reɪt/

perforate

穿孔
Meaning
to make a hole or holes through something
Example
The machine can perforate sheets of paper for easy tearing.
机器可以穿孔纸张以便于撕裂。
B2 noun /pɪt/

pit

坑
Meaning
a large hole in the ground or a hollow area
Example
The workers dug a deep pit to build the foundation.
工人们挖了一个深坑来建造地基。
C2 noun /ˈpjuːdʒɪlɪst/

pugilist

拳击手
Meaning
A professional or skilled boxer.
Example
The pugilist entered the ring with confidence.
拳击手充满信心地进入了拳台。
C1 noun /fɪˈlæn.θrə.pɪst/

philanthropist

慈善家
Meaning
a person who seeks to promote the welfare of others, especially by donating money to good causes
Example
The philanthropist donated millions to build schools in rural areas.
慈善家捐赠了数百万美元用于建设农村地区的学校。
B2 noun /ˈpɑːrtɪkəl/

particle

粒子
Meaning
a very small piece or amount of something
Example
Dust particles floated in the air near the window.
尘土粒子在靠近窗户的空气中飘浮。
C1 verb /piːk/

pique

激发
Meaning
to stimulate interest or curiosity; to arouse resentment or anger
Example
Her remarks piqued his curiosity about the secret project.
她的评论激起了他对秘密项目的好奇心。
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。
B1 noun /per/

Pear

梨
Meaning
a sweet juicy fruit with a rounded shape that is wider at the bottom than the top
Example
She enjoyed a fresh pear from the orchard.
她享受着来自果园的新鲜梨子。
C2 noun /prəˈtɛktərət/

protectorate

保护国
Meaning
A state that is controlled and protected by another.
Example
The small country became a protectorate of the empire.
这个小国成为了帝国的保护国。
B2 noun /pʌŋk/

punk

朋克
Meaning
a type of popular music, or the culture associated with it, characterized by loud, fast rhythms and rebellious attitudes
Example
He’s always been into punk music and fashion.
他一直对朋克音乐和时尚感兴趣。
B1 noun /ˈpiː.kɒk/

Peacock

孔雀
Meaning
a large bird with beautiful colorful tail feathers that can spread out like a fan
Example
The magnificent peacock displayed its colorful feathers to attract attention.
那只雄伟的孔雀展开了五彩斑斓的羽毛，吸引了人们的注意。
C1 noun /pəˈræl.ə.sɪs/

Paralysis

瘫痪
Meaning
the loss of the ability to move part or all of the body; complete inability to act or function
Example
The accident left him with paralysis in his legs.
事故使他双腿瘫痪。
A2 noun ˈprəʊɡres

progress

进步
Meaning
Forward or onward movement towards a destination or a more advanced state.
Example
Progress in recycling technologies can tackle pollution.
回收技术的进步可以应对污染。
B1 noun /ˈpeɪstri/

pastry

糕点
Meaning
a baked food product made from flour, fat, and water, often sweet or savory
Example
I bought a box of fresh pastries for breakfast.
我买了一个盒子的新鲜糕点作为早餐。
C1 noun /ˈprɛsɪdəns/ or /prɪˈsiːdəns/

precedence

优先
Meaning
the condition of being considered more important than someone or something else; priority
Example
Safety takes precedence over speed in this factory.
在这个工厂中，安全优先于速度。
A2 noun /ˈplænɪt/

Planet

行星
Meaning
a celestial body moving in an elliptical orbit around a star
Example
Mars is the fourth planet from the sun.
火星是离太阳第四颗行星。
B2 verb /pɪntʃ/

pinch

捏
Meaning
to squeeze tightly between the fingers; to take a small amount
Example
She pinched a bit of salt into the soup.
她在汤里放了一点盐。
C1 noun /pəˈrɛnθəsɪs/

parenthesis

括号
Meaning
A pair of curved marks ( ) used to enclose words or numbers; also an interruption or digression in speech or writing.
Example
The explanation was given in a parenthesis within the text.
该解释在文本中的括号内给出。
B2 noun /ˈpɒp.i/

Poppy

罂粟
Meaning
a bright red flower with black seeds, often used as a symbol of remembrance
Example
The red poppy bloomed beautifully in the garden.
红色的罂粟花在花园里美丽地绽放。
B2 adjective ˌpriːhɪˈstɒrɪk

prehistoric

史前的, 在书面记录之前的时间
Meaning
Belonging to the time before written records.
Example
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。
C2 adjective /ˌpɑːrsɪˈmoʊniəs/

parsimonious

吝啬
Meaning
unwilling to spend money or use resources; stingy
Example
The company was too parsimonious to invest in better equipment.
公司太吝啬，无法投资更好的设备。
C1 noun /ˈpɒpjʊlɪst/

populist

民粹主义领导人
Meaning
A politician or person who seeks to appeal to ordinary people who feel their concerns are ignored by elites.
Example
The populist leader promised to put the needs of common citizens first.
民粹主义领导人承诺将普通公民的需求放在首位。
B1 noun /pɜːrs/

purse

钱包
Meaning
a small bag used by women to carry money and personal items
Example
She kept her wallet in her purse.
她把钱包放进了她的手袋里。
C1 noun /ˌprɒk.ləˈmeɪ.ʃən/

Proclamation

公告
Meaning
an official public announcement, especially one made by someone in authority
Example
The king issued a proclamation declaring peace.
国王发布了一项公告，宣布和平。
C1 adjective /prəˈfeɪn/

profane

亵渎的，不敬的
Meaning
showing disrespect or contempt for sacred things; irreverent or vulgar
Example
His jokes were considered too profane for the ceremony.
他的笑话被认为是太亵渎仪式了。
B2 noun /ˌprɒsɪˈkjuːʃən/

prosecution

起诉
Meaning
The act of bringing a criminal charge against someone and pursuing legal action in court.
Example
The prosecution presented strong evidence against the defendant.
起诉方提出了有力的证据反对被告。
B2 noun /ˈproʊtəˌtaɪp/

prototype

原型
Meaning
The first model or version of something, used as a sample for testing or improvement.
Example
The company built a prototype of the new smartphone before mass production.
公司在大规模生产之前构建了新智能手机的原型。
C2 noun /ˌfɑːrməkəˈpiːə/

pharmacopoeia

药典
Meaning
An official book listing medicinal drugs, their effects, and directions for use.
Example
The doctor referred to the pharmacopoeia to check the drug's proper dosage.
医生查阅了药典，以核对药物的正确剂量。
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。
B1 adverb /ˈpɜr.sən.ə.li/

Personally

个人而言; 就我个人而言; 亲自
Meaning
as a person; in one's own opinion; for oneself; in person
Example
Personally, I think the movie was excellent, though others disagree.
就个人而言，我认为这部电影非常好，尽管其他人不同意。
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。
C2 noun /ˈpɛrɪstaɪl/

peristyle

由柱子环绕的走廊
Meaning
A continuous porch formed by a row of columns surrounding the perimeter of a building or courtyard.
Example
The Roman villa featured a beautiful peristyle garden.
罗马别墅里有一个美丽的圆柱廊花园。
B2 noun /ˈpɪk.səl/

pixel

数字图像或显示器的最小单位
Meaning
the smallest unit of a digital image or display
Example
The image is blurry because some pixels are missing.
图像模糊，因为一些像素丢失了。
B1 adverb /prɪˈsaɪs.li/

precisely

精确地
Meaning
In an exact and accurate manner, with attention to detail.
Example
The robotic arm performed the operation precisely.
机器人手臂精确地完成了手术。
B2 adjective /pəˈsɪs.tənt/

persistent

坚持不懈
Meaning
continuing to exist or endure over a prolonged period
Example
Despite many setbacks, her persistent efforts led to success.
尽管遇到许多挫折，她的坚持不懈最终带来了成功。
C2 adjective /ˈpɜːrviəs/

pervious

透水的
Meaning
Allowing water, air, or other substances to pass through; permeable.
Example
The soil here is pervious to rainwater.
这里的土壤允许雨水通过。
C1 adjective /pəˈnɪnsjələr/

peninsular

半岛状的
Meaning
Relating to or resembling a peninsula.
Example
The peninsular region is surrounded by water on three sides.
半岛地区三面被水包围。
C2 noun /ˌfoʊ.nəˈlɑː.dʒi/

phonology

语音学
Meaning
the study of the sound system of a language
Example
She is studying phonology to understand how sounds function in English.
她正在研究语音学，以了解英语中声音的功能。
B2 noun/verb /pɜːrk/

perk

福利
Meaning
A benefit or advantage associated with a job; or to become more lively or cheerful.
Example
One of the perks of working here is free lunch every Friday.
在这里工作的一项福利是每周五免费午餐。
C1 adjective /ˌsaɪkəˈpæθɪk/

psychopathic

精神病的
Meaning
Relating to or affected by psychopathy; showing chronic mental disorder with abnormal or violent behavior.
Example
The film portrayed a psychopathic killer with no sense of empathy.
电影描绘了一个没有同情心的精神病杀手。
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。
C2 noun /pəˈlæv.ər/

palaver

无意义的讨论 / 喧嚣
Meaning
prolonged and idle discussion; fuss or unnecessary talk
Example
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。
C2 verb /priːˈdɛstɪn/

predestine

预定
Meaning
to determine or decide something in advance, often regarded as being fixed by fate or divine will
Example
They believed their paths were predestined by fate.
他们相信他们的道路是命运注定的。
B2 adjective /pəˈluː.tɪd/

polluted

污染的
Meaning
Contaminated with harmful or poisonous substances.
Example
Polluted air causes severe health problems.
污染的空气导致严重的健康问题。
C2 noun /ˌpɜːrspɪˈkjuːəti/

perspicuity

清晰度
Meaning
Clarity and ease in speech or writing; the quality of being clearly expressed.
Example
The perspicuity of his lecture made it easy for students to understand complex topics.
他的讲座的清晰度让学生们很容易理解复杂的课题。
C1 noun /ˌpɜːrsɪˈkjuːʃn/

persecution

迫害
Meaning
the act of treating someone cruelly or unfairly because of their religion, race, or beliefs
Example
The persecution of minorities has been condemned worldwide.
对少数民族的迫害在全球范围内遭到谴责。
A2 noun ˈpaʊ.ər

power

权力
Meaning
The ability or capacity to do something or act in a particular way; authority.
Example
Power distribution ensures efficiency.
权力分配确保效率。
C1 noun /pɔl/

Pall

覆盖在棺材上的布; 一层暗淡的覆盖物，创造出阴沉的氛围
Meaning
a cloth spread over a coffin; a dark covering that creates a gloomy atmosphere
Example
A pall of smoke hung over the burning building.
一层烟雾悬挂在燃烧的建筑物上方。
C1 noun /pəˈzɛsər/

possessor

所有者
Meaning
A person who owns or holds something.
Example
The possessor of the land built a new house.
土地的所有者建造了一座新房。
C1 adjective /ˈpɪθ.i/

pithy

简洁而有意义
Meaning
concise and meaningful; full of substance
Example
She gave a pithy comment that summarized the issue perfectly.
她给出了一个简洁的评论，完美地总结了问题。
A2 noun ˌpɒpjuˈleɪʃən

population

人口
Meaning
All the inhabitants of a particular place; the number of people living in a country or region.
Example
The population supported autonomy.
人口支持自治。
B1 noun /ˈpʌn.ɪʃ.mənt/

Punishment

惩罚
Meaning
penalty given for doing something wrong or breaking a rule
Example
The student received punishment for cheating on the exam.
学生因作弊而受到了惩罚。
C2 noun /prɔːŋ/

prong

叉子的尖端
Meaning
a projecting pointed part, such as one of the pointed ends of a fork
Example
The fork has four prongs.
叉子有四个尖端。
B2 adjective ˌpaɪəˈnɪə.rɪŋ

pioneering

开创
Meaning
Involving new ideas or methods; innovative and original.
Example
Pioneering efforts often lead to success.
开创性努力常常通向成功。
B2 noun /ˈpriːmiəm/

premium

保费
Meaning
an amount of money paid regularly for an insurance policy; something of superior quality or value
Example
You need to pay your insurance premium every year.
你每年需要支付你的保险费。
B1 adverb /ˈfɪzɪkəli/

physically

身体上
Meaning
in a physical manner; relating to the body
Example
She is physically strong and healthy.
她身体上很强壮，保持健康。
B1 noun /ˈpɪ.ti/

Pity

同情; 怜悯;
Meaning
a feeling of sadness or sympathy for someone's misfortune; something that causes regret or disappointment
Example
I felt pity for the homeless man in the rain.
我对雨中无家可归的男人感到怜悯。
C1 noun /pəˈfjuː.mər.i/

perfumery

香水行业
Meaning
the art, business, or products of making perfumes
Example
She works in a perfumery that creates luxury scents.
她在一家香水厂工作，创造奢华的香气。
A1 noun, verb /pleɪs/

place

地方
Meaning
a particular position or location; to put something in a specific position
Example
She placed the books on the table.
她把书放在桌子上。
C2 adjective /ˌprɒfɪˈlæktɪk/

prophylactic

预防性
Meaning
intended to prevent disease or an unwanted outcome; protective
Example
The doctor prescribed a prophylactic treatment to prevent infection.
医生开了预防性治疗以防止感染。
B1 adjective /pleɪn/

plain

简单的
Meaning
simple or clear, without decoration or complexity
Example
She wore a plain white dress to the ceremony.
她穿了一件简单的白色连衣裙参加了仪式。
C2 noun /ˌprɛsiˈɒsɪti/

preciosity

过度的精致
Meaning
Excessive refinement or affected elegance in language, style, or behavior.
Example
The author's preciosity made the novel difficult to read for some audiences.
作者的过度精致使得这本小说对于一些读者来说很难阅读。
B2 noun, adjective /ˌpəʊstˈɡrædʒuət/

postgraduate

研究生
Meaning
A student who has completed a first degree and is studying for a further degree.
Example
She is doing postgraduate research in physics.
她正在做物理学的研究生研究。
C1 noun /ˈpoʊl.stɑːr/

Polestar

北极星
Meaning
a bright star that appears to stay in the same position in the sky and is used for navigation
Example
Sailors used the polestar to navigate across the ocean.
水手们用北极星导航穿越大海。
C1 adjective /pərˈtɜːrbd/

perturbed

不安的
Meaning
feeling anxious, unsettled, or disturbed
Example
He looked perturbed after hearing the bad news.
他听到坏消息后看起来很不安。
B2 adjective /ˈpɛti/

petty

琐碎
Meaning
Of little importance or trivial; also describes a person overly concerned with small or unimportant matters.
Example
She often gets upset over the most petty things.
她经常为最琐碎的事情感到不安。