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C1 noun /ˌpænəˈsiːə/

panacea

万灵药
Meaning
A solution or remedy for all difficulties or diseases.
Example
Education is often seen as a panacea for social problems.
教育通常被视为社会问题的万能药。
C1 noun ˌpriː.dɪs.pəˈzɪʃ.ən

predisposition

倾向
Meaning
A natural tendency or inclination toward a particular behavior or condition.
Example
Genetic factors can influence a person's predisposition to diseases.
基因因素可以影响一个人对疾病的先天倾向。
C1 verb /ˈpɜːrpɔːrt/

purport

声称
Meaning
to claim or profess something, often falsely
Example
The document purports to be an official government report.
该文件声称是官方政府报告。
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。
C1 adjective /ˈplʌk.i/

plucky

勇敢
Meaning
having or showing courage and determination
Example
The plucky child rescued the kitten from the tree.
勇敢的孩子从树上救出了小猫。
C1 noun /ˈpæl.ə.tə.bəl miːt/

Palatable meat

美味的肉类
Meaning
Meat that is pleasant to taste; appetizing meat dish
Example
The chef prepared palatable meat dishes for the dinner party.
厨师为晚宴准备了美味的肉类菜肴。
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 noun prəˈkjʊrmənt

procurement

采购
Meaning
The action of obtaining or procuring something, especially for official purposes.
Example
The procurement of modern equipment has improved research accuracy.
现代设备的采购提高了研究准确性。
C1 noun /ˈpɪt.əns/

pittance

微薄收入
Meaning
a very small or inadequate amount of money
Example
She worked long hours for a mere pittance.
她为了微薄收入工作了很长时间。
C1 noun /ˈpeɪtriɑːrk/

patriarch

家族长
Meaning
a male head of a family or tribe; an older respected man who leads a group
Example
As the family patriarch, he mediated disputes and kept long traditions alive.
作为家族长,他调解争端并保持着传统的延续。
C1 adjective /pəˈnʌltɪmət/

penultimate

倒数第二
Meaning
second to the last in a sequence or series
Example
She finished the penultimate chapter before going to sleep.
她在睡觉前完成了倒数第二章。
C1 adjective /pəˈrɛniəl/

perennial

常青
Meaning
lasting or existing for a long time, or recurring continually
Example
Climate change is a perennial concern for scientists.
气候变化是科学家的一个长期关注问题。
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 noun /ˈpriːˌkɜrsər/

precursor

前身
Meaning
Something or someone that comes before another and indicates the approach of something else.
Example
The steam engine was a precursor to modern trains.
蒸汽机是现代火车的前身。
C1 noun /prɒɡˈnoʊsɪs/

prognosis

预后
Meaning
A forecast of the likely outcome of a disease or situation.
Example
The doctor gave a positive prognosis for the patient's recovery.
医生给出了患者康复的积极预后。
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 /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 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 /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 /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 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 /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 adjective /ˈpɒs.tʃə.məs/

Posthumous

死后
Meaning
occurring or continuing after death; published after the author's death
Example
The author received a posthumous award for his last novel.
作者因其最后一部小说获得了死后奖项。
C1 noun ˌpriːˌɒkjʊˈpeɪʃən

preoccupation

忧虑
Meaning
The state of being absorbed in thought; mental distraction.
Example
His preoccupation with work led to neglecting his personal life.
他对工作的忧虑导致忽视了个人生活。
C1 noun /ˈpræɡmətɪst/

pragmatist

实用主义者
Meaning
A person who deals with things in a practical and realistic way.
Example
He is a true pragmatist who values results over ideals.
他是一个真正的实用主义者,他更看重结果而非理想。
C1 adjective /ˌpɜːrpənˈdɪkjələr/

perpendicular

垂直
Meaning
At an angle of 90 degrees to a given line, plane, or surface.
Example
The ladder was placed perpendicular to the ground for safety.
梯子为了安全被放置在地面上与之垂直。
C1 adjective /ˈpɑːndərəs/

ponderous

沉重而缓慢
Meaning
slow and clumsy because of great weight; dull and labored
Example
The ponderous lecture made it hard for students to stay awake.
这堂沉重而缓慢的讲座使学生们难以保持清醒。
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 noun /ˈpæŋkriəs/

pancreas

胰腺
Meaning
A gland in the abdomen that produces insulin and digestive enzymes.
Example
The pancreas plays a vital role in digestion and blood sugar regulation.
胰腺在消化和血糖调节中发挥着重要作用。
C1 noun /ˈprɒmɪnəns/

prominence

声望
Meaning
The state of being important, famous, or easily noticed.
Example
Her work gained prominence after the award.
她的工作在获奖后获得了声望。
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 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 verb /pɜːrtʃ/

perch

Meaning
To sit or rest on something high or narrow.
Example
The bird perched on the fence.
C1 verb /ˈprɪkəl/

prickle

Meaning
to cause a slight stinging or tingling sensation on the skin
Example
Her skin began to prickle in the cold wind.
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 verb /ˈpæmpər/

pamper

溺爱 / 宠爱
Meaning
to treat with excessive care and attention; to spoil
Example
Parents often pamper their first child.
父母常常溺爱他们的第一个孩子。
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 adjective /pərˈvɜːrs/

perverse

变态
Meaning
showing a deliberate desire to behave in a way that is unreasonable, contrary, or unacceptable
Example
He took a perverse pleasure in upsetting his colleagues.
他从使同事不安中获得变态的快乐。
C1 adjective ˌprɒb.ə.bɪˈlɪs.tɪk

probabilistic

基于概率
Meaning
Based on probability; involving chance or statistical likelihood.
Example
The model follows a probabilistic approach to predictions.
该模型采用概率方法进行预测。
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 /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 noun /plaɪt/

Plight

困境; 困难的处境
Meaning
a dangerous, difficult, or unfortunate situation
Example
The refugees were in a desperate plight.
难民们处于绝望的困境中。
C1 adjective /ˈpɛnɪtənt/

penitent

懊悔的
Meaning
Feeling or showing sorrow and regret for having done wrong.
Example
She was penitent after shouting at her friend.
她在对她的朋友大喊之后感到懊悔。
C1 noun /pɜːrl drɒp/

Pearl drop

珍珠滴
Meaning
a single pearl used as jewelry, often in earrings or pendants
Example
The elegant pearl drop earrings complemented her outfit perfectly.
那对优雅的珍珠滴耳环与她的服装完美搭配。
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 noun /prəʊˌkræs.tɪˈneɪ.ʃən/

procrastination

拖延症,推迟任务
Meaning
The act of delaying or postponing tasks or activities.
Example
Procrastination is the enemy of success.
拖延症是成功的敌人。
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 /pɛnˈtæθlɒn/

pentathlon

五项全能
Meaning
An athletic contest featuring five different events.
Example
She trained hard to compete in the modern pentathlon.
她为参加现代五项全能而努力训练。
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 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。
C1 noun /ˈpɪnəkəl/

pinnacle

顶点
Meaning
the highest point or peak of something, especially of success or achievement
Example
Winning the Nobel Prize was the pinnacle of her career.
赢得诺贝尔奖是她事业的巅峰。
C1 adjective /prɪˈsɪpɪtəs/

precipitous

陡峭或突然而至
Meaning
Extremely steep or sudden; done quickly without careful consideration.
Example
The hikers struggled to climb the precipitous slope.
远足者在攀登陡峭的坡道时遇到了困难。
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 /peɪˈiː/

payee

收款人
Meaning
A person to whom money is paid or is to be paid.
Example
The payee must sign the check before cashing it.
收款人在兑现支票前必须签名。
C1 noun prəˈpɛn.sə.ti

propensity

倾向或自然趋势
Meaning
An inclination or natural tendency to behave in a particular way.
Example
He has a propensity for taking risks in business.
他有冒险精神,在商业中倾向于冒险。
C1 noun /ˈpæstər/

pastor

牧师
Meaning
a minister in charge of a Christian church or congregation
Example
The pastor delivered a heartfelt sermon on compassion.
牧师讲了一场充满同情的讲道。
C1 verb/noun /pərˈvɜːrt/

pervert

Meaning
As a verb: to distort the meaning or purpose of something; as a noun: a person with abnormal or immoral sexual behavior.
Example
He tried to pervert the truth to escape punishment.
C1 noun /ˈpɔːrsəlɪn/

porcelain

瓷器
Meaning
A white, hard ceramic material often used for dishes and ornaments.
Example
The museum displayed ancient porcelain vases from China.
博物馆展示了来自中国的古代瓷器花瓶。
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 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 /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 /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 /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 /ˈpɪt.i.ləs/

pitiless

无情
Meaning
showing no pity or compassion; cruel
Example
The pitiless ruler ignored the suffering of his people.
无情的统治者忽视了他人民的痛苦。
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 adjective + noun ˌpaɪəˈnɪərɪŋ ˈmɪʃən

pioneering mission

开创性任务
Meaning
A groundbreaking or innovative undertaking that leads the way in a particular field.
Example
Artemis is a pioneering mission in space exploration.
阿耳忒弥斯是一次开创性的太空探索任务。
C1 noun /ˈper.ɪ.wɪŋ.kəl/

Periwinkle

长春花
Meaning
a small trailing plant with violet-blue or white flowers
Example
Purple periwinkles covered the garden ground beautifully.
紫色的长春花美丽地覆盖了花园的土地。
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 prɪˈdɪk.ə.mənt

predicament

困境
Meaning
A difficult, unpleasant, or embarrassing situation.
Example
Losing both jobs put him in a financial predicament.
失去两份工作让他陷入了财务困境。
C1 noun /ˈprɑːtɪstənt/

protestant

新教徒
Meaning
a member of the Christian church that separated from the Roman Catholic Church during the Reformation
Example
Martin Luther was a key figure in the Protestant Reformation.
马丁·路德是新教改革的关键人物。
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 verb /ˈprɒfəsaɪ/

prophesy

预言
Meaning
to state or predict that something will happen in the future, especially as if divinely inspired
Example
The monk prophesied that peace would return to the land.
那位和尚预言和平将会回到这个国家。
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 /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 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 /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 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 noun/verb /pɔːr/

pore

毛孔 / 仔细研究
Meaning
As a noun: a tiny opening in the skin or surface. As a verb: to study something carefully.
Example
She pored over the documents for hours before making a decision.
她在做出决定之前,花了几个小时仔细查看文件。
C1 noun /pəˈraɪə/

pariah

弃儿
Meaning
An outcast; someone who is rejected by society or a social group.
Example
After the scandal, he became a social pariah.
丑闻过后,他成了一个社会弃儿。
C1 noun /ˈpɪɡmənt/

pigment

颜料
Meaning
a natural or artificial substance used to give color to something
Example
The artist mixed different pigments to create the perfect shade of blue.
艺术家混合了不同的颜料,以创造出完美的蓝色阴影。
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 /ˈperɪʃəbəl/

Perishable

易腐的
Meaning
liable to decay quickly; short-lived
Example
Store perishable foods in the refrigerator.
将易腐食品存放在冰箱中。
C1 adjective /ˌsaɪkoʊsəˈmætɪk/

psychosomatic

心理生理的
Meaning
Relating to a physical illness or condition caused or aggravated by mental factors such as stress.
Example
Her stomach pain was diagnosed as psychosomatic, linked to stress.
她的胃痛被诊断为心理生理性疾病,与压力有关。
C1 adjective /pərˈpetʃuəl/

perpetual

永久
Meaning
never-ending or continuous
Example
She lived in perpetual fear of being discovered.
她生活在永久的被发现的恐惧中。
C1 adjective /prəˈfjuːs/

profuse

丰富的
Meaning
existing or given in large amounts; abundant
Example
He offered profuse thanks for their timely help.
他为他们及时的帮助表示了丰富的感谢。
C1 verb প্রিসিপিটেট

precipitate

降水
Meaning
To fall from the sky as rain, snow, or other forms of water.
Example
Vapor precipitates as rain in warmer climates.
水蒸气在较温暖的气候中作为雨水降下。
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 /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 verb /prəˈkjʊər/

procure

采购
Meaning
to obtain something, especially with effort or difficulty
Example
They managed to procure enough supplies for the expedition.
他们设法为远征筹集到足够的物资。
C1 noun prɪˈzɜː.və.tɪvz

preservatives

防腐剂
Meaning
A substance used to preserve foodstuffs, wood, or other materials against decay.
Example
Many processed foods contain harmful preservatives.
许多加工食品含有有害的防腐剂。
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 /priːˈɛmɪnənt/

preeminent

杰出
Meaning
Surpassing all others; very distinguished in some way.
Example
She is a preeminent scientist in the field of genetics.
她是遗传学领域的杰出科学家。
C1 adverb /ˈpiːs.miːl/

Piecemeal

逐步地; 一片一片地
Meaning
done or made gradually, one piece at a time; fragmentary; unsystematic
Example
The renovation was done piecemeal over several years due to budget constraints.
由于预算限制,翻新工作是在几年内逐步完成的。
C1 verb /ˈpleɪdʒəraɪz/

plagiarize

剽窃
Meaning
to take someone else's work or ideas and present them as your own
Example
He was warned not to plagiarize his friend's essay.
他被警告不要剽窃朋友的文章。
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。
C1 noun /ˈpɒp.i siːdz/

Poppy Seeds

罂粟种子
Meaning
tiny round seeds from the poppy plant used as a spice or garnish in cooking
Example
Poppy seeds are sprinkled on top of breads and used in Bengali curries.
罂粟种子撒在面包上,并用于孟加拉咖喱中。
C1 adjective /pərˈsɛptəbl̩/

perceptible

可察觉的
Meaning
Able to be noticed or recognized by the senses or the mind.
Example
There was a perceptible change in the atmosphere.
大气中有一个可察觉的变化。
C1 verb /ˈpɪlfər/

pilfer

偷窃
Meaning
to steal things of small value or in small quantities
Example
The employee was caught pilfering office supplies.
员工在偷窃办公室用品时被抓住。
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。
C1 verb /ˌpoʊstˈdeɪt/

postdate

后置日期
Meaning
To assign a date later than the actual date to a document or event.
Example
She postdated the check to next month.
她把支票的日期改为下个月。
C1 noun /ˈpɪt.fɔːl/

pitfall

陷阱,困难
Meaning
a hidden or unexpected danger or difficulty
Example
Investors must be aware of the pitfalls of the market.
投资者必须意识到市场中的陷阱。
C1 adjective /prəˈsiːdʒərəl/

procedural

程序性的
Meaning
Relating to an established or official way of doing something; concerned with procedure.
Example
The committee followed the procedural rules strictly.
委员会严格遵循程序规则。
C1 verb /per/

pare

削皮
Meaning
to cut away the outer covering or reduce something gradually
Example
She pared the apple before eating it.
她在吃苹果前削了皮。
C1 noun /ˈpɜːrdʒəri/

perjury

伪证
Meaning
The offense of willfully telling an untruth in a court after taking an oath.
Example
She was convicted of perjury after giving false evidence.
她因在法庭上提供虚假证据而被判犯有伪证罪。
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。
C1 adjective /pərˈsweɪdəbl̩/

persuadable

容易说服的
Meaning
capable of being convinced or influenced to do something
Example
She was easily persuadable when it came to trying new foods.
她在尝试新食物时很容易被说服。
C1 adjective /ˈpɔːltri/

paltry

微不足道, 微小
Meaning
small or meager; lacking in value or importance
Example
They offered him a paltry sum for his work.
他们为他的工作提供了微不足道的报酬。
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 /ˈpetɪkoʊt/

Petti-coat

裙子内衬
Meaning
an undergarment worn by women under a dress or skirt
Example
She wore a white petticoat under her dress.
她穿着一条白色的衬裙在她的裙子下面。
C1 noun /pəˈrɪfəri/

periphery

边缘
Meaning
The outer edge or boundary of an area or object.
Example
The soldiers were stationed at the periphery of the camp.
士兵们驻扎在营地的边缘。
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。
C1 verb /ˈpærəlaɪz/

paralyze

麻痹
Meaning
to cause someone or something to lose the ability to move or function normally
Example
The sudden shock seemed to paralyze him.
突如其来的冲击似乎使他麻痹。
C1 adjective /ˈpɜːrsənəbl/

personable

迷人
Meaning
having a pleasant appearance and manner; attractive and friendly
Example
The new teacher is very personable and easy to talk to.
新老师非常迷人且容易交谈。
C1 verb /pɜːrdʒ/

purge

清除
Meaning
To remove unwanted feelings, people, or things; to cleanse or purify.
Example
The new leader promised to purge corruption from the government.
新领导承诺清除政府中的腐败。
C1 noun /prɪˈrɒɡətɪv/

prerogative

特权
Meaning
a special right or privilege exclusive to a particular person or group
Example
It is the manager’s prerogative to make the final decision.
这是经理做出最终决定的特权。
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 noun /ˌprɒvəˈkeɪʃən/

provocation

挑衅
Meaning
An action or statement that is intended to make someone angry or to cause a reaction.
Example
His rude comment was a clear provocation.
他的粗鲁评论是明显的挑衅。
C1 noun ˈfeɪz.aʊt

phase-out

逐步淘汰
Meaning
A gradual reduction and eventual elimination of something.
Example
A phase-out of fossil fuels was agreed upon.
达成了逐步淘汰化石燃料的协议。
C1 noun /ˈpɜːʃən/

Persian

伊朗人或说波斯语的人
Meaning
a native or inhabitant of Iran; the language spoken in Iran (Farsi)
Example
The Persian language has a rich literary history.
波斯语有着丰富的文学历史。
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 /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。