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C1 noun /ˌpæn.əˈræm.ə/

panorama

全景视图
Meaning
An unbroken view of the whole region surrounding an observer.
Example
From the hilltop, we enjoyed a breathtaking panorama of the city.
从山顶，我们欣赏到城市的壮丽全景。
C2 noun /fɪˈlændərər/

philanderer

花花公子
Meaning
a man who habitually engages in casual romantic or sexual affairs
Example
The politician was exposed as a notorious philanderer.
这位政治家被揭露为一个臭名昭著的花花公子。
C2 adjective, noun /pləˈbiːən/

plebian

普通的，平民的
Meaning
alternate spelling of 'plebeian'; common or ordinary
Example
His tastes were rather plebian, favoring simple food and clothes.
他的口味相当普通，喜欢简单的食物和衣服。
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。
C2 adjective /ˈpɛneɪt/

pennate

羽毛状的
Meaning
Having parts or structures arranged like a feather; feather-shaped.
Example
The fern has a pennate leaf structure.
蕨类植物的叶片结构是羽毛状的。
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。
B2 noun /ˈpærɪʃ/

parish

教区
Meaning
A local church community or the area served by a parish church.
Example
The parish gathered for Sunday service.
教区成员为周日的服务聚集在一起。
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。
C2 noun /ˈpɪnjən/

pinion

一个小齿轮或鸟翅膀的外部部分；限制或使之不能动弹
Meaning
a small gear or the outer part of a bird's wing; to restrain or immobilize
Example
The bird's pinion was injured, preventing it from flying.
鸟的翅膀受伤，无法飞行。
C2 noun /ˌpɛdəˈɡɒdʒɪks/

pedagogics

教育学
Meaning
the science or art of teaching
Example
He studied pedagogics to become a better teacher.
他学习了教育学，成为一名更好的教师。
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。
C1 noun /ˈpraɪməsi/

primacy

优先权
Meaning
the state of being first in importance or authority
Example
The primacy of education cannot be denied.
教育的优先权不可否认。
C1 verb /ˈpɜːmieɪt/

permeate

渗透, 弥漫, 渗入
Meaning
Spread throughout (something); pervade.
Example
The scent of fresh flowers permeated the entire room.
新鲜花朵的香气弥漫整个房间。
A2 noun /ˈpɛni/

penny

便士
Meaning
a small coin of low value; a very small amount of money
Example
He found a penny on the sidewalk and smiled.
他在人行道上找到了一枚便士并笑了。
C2 noun /priˈɛmpʃən/

preemption

优先购买权
Meaning
The act of taking action before someone else; the right to purchase or act before others.
Example
The company exercised preemption to acquire the land before competitors.
公司行使优先购买权，在竞争对手之前购买了土地。
C1 adjective /prəˈfɛtɪk/

prophetic

预言的
Meaning
accurately predicting or describing what will happen in the future
Example
His prophetic words came true after many years.
他的预言之言在多年后实现了。
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。
B2 noun

Patriot

爱国者
B2 verb, noun, adjective /prɑːmpt/

prompt

促使 / 快速
Meaning
To cause someone to take action; done without delay.
Example
His speech prompted the audience to ask questions.
他的演讲促使观众提问。
B2 noun /ˈpælət/

palette

调色板
Meaning
a thin board or surface on which an artist sets and mixes colors; also a range of colors used in art or design
Example
The artist mixed vibrant shades on her palette before starting the painting.
艺术家在开始画画之前，在她的调色板上混合了鲜艳的色调。
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。
C2 verb /priːˈfɪɡjər/

prefigure

预示
Meaning
to represent, show, or foreshadow something in advance
Example
The economic reforms prefigure major social changes.
经济改革预示着重大社会变革。
A1 noun /ˈpɑːpə/

papa

爸爸
Meaning
an informal or affectionate term for one’s father
Example
Papa is picking me up from school today.
爸爸今天来接我放学。
C2 noun /ˈpɜːrsənɪdʒ/

personage

重要人物
Meaning
an important or famous person
Example
He is considered a great personage in the world of literature.
他被认为是文学界的伟大人物。
C2 adjective /prəˈvaɪzəri/

provisory

临时的
Meaning
conditional; depending on certain terms being met
Example
The arrangement was only provisory until the final contract was signed.
该安排只是临时的，直到最终合同签署。
B1 noun /ˈfɪzɪks/

physics

物理学
Meaning
the natural science that studies matter, energy, and the interactions between them
Example
She decided to major in physics at the university.
她决定在大学主修物理学。
B1 noun /ˈpaɪ.lət/

Pilot

飞行员
Meaning
a person who operates the controls of an aircraft
Example
The experienced pilot landed the plane safely during the storm.
经验丰富的飞行员在风暴中安全着陆。
B2 noun, verb /ˈplɑːstər/

plaster

石膏，修补
Meaning
a soft mixture applied to walls or used to cover wounds; or to cover or coat with plaster
Example
The workers plastered the walls to make them smooth.
工人们将墙壁涂上石膏，使其平滑。
C1 noun /prəˈpoʊnənt/

proponent

支持者, 倡导者
Meaning
a person who advocates for or supports a particular idea, cause, or plan
Example
She is a strong proponent of renewable energy.
她是可再生能源的坚定支持者。
C1 verb /ˈplʌm.ɪt/

plummet

快速垂直下落
Meaning
to fall straight down at high speed
Example
Stock prices plummeted after the sudden market crash.
股票价格在突如其来的市场崩盘后急剧下跌。
B2 adverb /prɪˈzjuːməbli/

presumably

可以推测
Meaning
used to convey that something is assumed to be true though not known for certain
Example
Presumably, he forgot to send the email.
可以推测，他忘记了发送邮件。
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。
C2 noun /ˈproʊbɪti/

probity

廉洁
Meaning
The quality of having strong moral principles; honesty and decency.
Example
The judge was admired for his integrity and probity.
法官因其正直和廉洁而受到赞赏。
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。
C2 noun /pɒmˈpɒsəti/

pomposity

自大, 傲慢
Meaning
self-important behavior or exaggerated dignity
Example
His speech was full of pomposity and arrogance.
他的演讲充满了自大和傲慢。
C2 noun /ˈplɛdʒiː/

pledgee

被作为担保而给与某物的人
Meaning
a person to whom something is pledged or given as security
Example
The bank is the pledgee of the collateral until the loan is repaid.
银行是担保品的债权人，直到贷款偿还为止。
C1 adjective /ˈper.ɪ.ləs/

perilous

危险的, 危险的, 不安全的
Meaning
Full of danger or risk; hazardous and threatening.
Example
The explorers took a perilous journey.
探险家们进行了危险的旅行。
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。
A1 noun /ˈfəʊtəʊ/

photo

照片
Meaning
a picture or image captured by a camera
Example
I took a photo of the sunset.
我拍了一张日落的照片。
A2 noun /ˈpɛpər/

pepper

胡椒
Meaning
a pungent spice obtained from pepper plants, used to flavor food
Example
I like to add pepper to my soup.
我喜欢在我的汤里加胡椒。
B2 noun /ˌpiːdiəˈtrɪʃən/

pediatrician

儿科医生
Meaning
a doctor who specializes in the medical care of children
Example
The pediatrician examined the child carefully.
儿科医生仔细地检查了孩子。
C2 verb /ˈpælpɪˌteɪt/

palpitate

快速跳动
Meaning
to beat rapidly and strongly, often because of fear, excitement, or illness
Example
Her heart began to palpitate with fear.
她的心脏因恐惧开始剧烈跳动。
C2 noun /proʊˈsiː.ni.əm/

proscenium

舞台前沿
Meaning
the part of a theater stage in front of the curtain; the arch framing the stage
Example
The actors bowed at the proscenium before leaving the stage.
演员在离开舞台之前向舞台前沿鞠躬。
B2 verb /pərˈsiːv/

perceive

感知
Meaning
to become aware of or understand something through the senses
Example
I perceive a change in his attitude.
我感知到他态度的变化。
B1 verb /peɪst/

paste

粘贴
Meaning
to stick something onto a surface using glue or adhesive
Example
I paste the picture into my scrapbook.
我把照片粘贴到我的剪贴簿里。
B1 adjective /peɪl/

Pale

苍白的; 暗淡的; 虚弱的
Meaning
having a light color; lacking brightness or vividness; weak or faint
Example
She looked pale after being sick for a week.
她生病了一周后，看起来苍白。
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。
C2 noun /ˈpɛtjʊləns/

petulance

暴躁
Meaning
The quality of being childishly sulky or bad-tempered.
Example
His petulance during the meeting annoyed everyone.
他在会议中的佩图兰斯让所有人都烦恼。
B2 verb /prɪˈzɜːv/

preserve

保护
Meaning
to keep something in its original state; to protect from harm or decay
Example
We must preserve our natural environment.
我们必须保护我们的自然环境。
B2 adjective /ˌpeɪ.triˈɑː.tɪk/

Patriotic

爱国的
Meaning
showing love for one's country
Example
The patriotic citizens celebrated Independence Day with great enthusiasm.
爱国的公民们以极大的热情庆祝独立日。
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。
C2 verb /ˈpɔːltər/

palter

含糊其辞，欺骗
Meaning
to act insincerely or deceitfully; to equivocate or lie
Example
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。
C2 adjective /ˈpruːdɪʃ/

prudish

过于拘谨的
Meaning
having or revealing a tendency to be easily shocked by matters relating to sex or nudity
Example
She was too prudish to watch the movie with her friends.
她太拘谨了，不愿和朋友一起看电影。
C2 noun /ˌpaɪroʊˈmeɪniæk/

pyromaniac

纵火狂
Meaning
A person with an uncontrollable desire to set things on fire.
Example
The pyromaniac was arrested for setting several buildings ablaze.
纵火狂因点燃多座建筑而被逮捕。
B1 noun /pɒnd/

Pond

池塘
Meaning
a small body of still water formed naturally or by artificial means
Example
The children fed the ducks at the pond in the park.
孩子们在公园的池塘里喂鸭子。
C2 noun /ˈpruːdəri/

prudery

Meaning
the behavior or attitude of people who are too easily shocked or offended by sexual matters
Example
His prudery often made others uncomfortable during open discussions.
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 noun /ˈpoʊlstər/

pollster

民意调查员
Meaning
a person or organization that conducts surveys to gauge public opinion
Example
The pollster predicted a close election outcome.
民意调查员预测了一个接近的选举结果。
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。
C1 verb /piːv/

peeve

烦扰
Meaning
To annoy or irritate someone.
Example
His constant interruptions really peeve me.
他的不断打断真的让我很烦。
C1 verb /ˈpoʊ.lə.raɪz/

polarize

极化
Meaning
to divide or cause to divide into two sharply contrasting groups or sets of opinions or beliefs
Example
The controversial decision polarized public opinion.
有争议的决定使公众意见分成了两个对立的阵营。
B2 noun /ˈpleɪˌɔːf/

playoff

决胜赛
Meaning
a series of games played to determine a champion among top teams
Example
The team qualified for the playoffs after a strong season.
该队在强劲的赛季后晋级季后赛。
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。
B1 noun /ˈpælɪs/

palace

宫殿
Meaning
a large and impressive building that is the official home of a king, queen, or other ruler
Example
The royal family lives in a magnificent palace.
皇室家庭住在一个宏伟的宫殿里。
A2 noun ˈprɒdʒ.ekts

projects

项目
Meaning
Individual or collaborative enterprises that are carefully planned to achieve a particular aim.
Example
These projects aim for technological breakthroughs.
这些项目旨在推动技术突破。
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。
C2 adjective, noun /pləˈbiːən/

plebeian

平民
Meaning
common, ordinary, or belonging to the lower social classes
Example
The festival was enjoyed by both plebeian and noble citizens.
这个节日被平民和贵族市民共同享受。
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。
B2 verb /ˈpɪnpɔɪnt/

pinpoint

精确定位
Meaning
to locate or identify something with precision
Example
The detective was able to pinpoint the exact location of the suspect.
侦探能够精确地定位嫌疑人的位置。
C2 noun /ˈpɒliˌɑːrki/

polyarchy

多元治理
Meaning
government by many people
Example
Polyarchy allows multiple parties to share power.
多元治理允许多个党派共享权力。
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。
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 adverb /ˈpraʊdli/

proudly

自豪地
Meaning
in a way that shows pride or satisfaction; with a sense of honor or achievement
Example
She proudly displayed her achievements to her family.
她自豪地向家人展示了她的成就。
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 /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 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。
B2 adjective /ˈprɛsɪŋ/

pressing

紧急
Meaning
Requiring immediate attention or urgent action.
Example
The manager had to deal with several pressing issues at once.
经理必须同时处理几个紧急问题。
B2 noun/verb /ˈpriːfɪks/

prefix

前缀; 在前面添加东西
Meaning
a word, letter, or number placed before another; as a verb, to add something in front of something else
Example
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。
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。
A2 noun,verb /pleɪn/

plane

平面; 飞机; 平滑
Meaning
a flat surface; an aircraft; to make smooth
Example
The carpenter used a tool to plane the wood.
木匠用工具来平整木材。
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。
C2 noun /prəˈfjuːʒən/

profusion

丰富
Meaning
an abundance or large quantity of something
Example
Spring brought a profusion of wildflowers to the valley.
春天给山谷带来了大量的野花。
C2 noun /pəˈnʌmbrə/

penumbra

部分阴影
Meaning
a partially shaded area around the shadow of an object, especially during an eclipse
Example
The moon’s penumbra created a dim shadow over the Earth.
月亮的阴影带在地球上创造了一个微弱的阴影。
C2 verb /prəˈpɪʃieɪt/

propitiate

安抚
Meaning
to win or regain the favor of someone by doing something that pleases them
Example
He offered gifts to propitiate the angry gods.
他提供礼物来安抚愤怒的神明。
B2 noun /ˈpær.ə.dɒks/

paradox

悖论
Meaning
A seemingly contradictory statement or situation that may be true; an apparent inconsistency.
Example
The paradox of freedom is that it requires rules.
自由的悖论是它需要规则。
C2 noun /ˈpiːən/

paean

颂歌
Meaning
A song or piece of writing expressing great praise or triumph.
Example
The article was a paean to the beauty of nature.
这篇文章是对大自然美丽的颂歌。
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。
B2 verb /pruːn/

prune

修剪
Meaning
to cut off unwanted parts of a plant or tree to help it grow better
Example
Gardeners prune the trees in spring to encourage growth.
园丁在春天修剪树木以促进生长。
C2 verb /pərˈlɔɪn/

purloin

偷窃
Meaning
to steal something, often in a sneaky or dishonest way
Example
He tried to purloin a book from the library without being noticed.
他试图从图书馆偷一本书，而没有被注意到。
B1 adverb /ˈpriːviəsli/

previously

以前
Meaning
at an earlier time or before now
Example
She had previously worked at a bank before starting her own business.
她曾在银行工作过，之后才开始了自己的生意。
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 /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 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。
B2 adjective /plʌmp/

plump

丰满或圆形
Meaning
having a full, rounded shape; pleasantly fat
Example
The cat was plump and well-fed.
那只猫又胖又被很好地喂养。
C1 verb /ˌpriːdɪˈspoʊz/

predispose

使...易患
Meaning
To make someone more likely to behave in a certain way or be affected by something.
Example
His genetics may predispose him to diabetes.
他的基因可能使他容易得糖尿病。
A2 noun /ˈplen.ti/

Plenty

丰富; 足够
Meaning
a large or sufficient amount; abundance
Example
There is plenty of food for everyone at the party.
聚会中有足够的食物供每个人享用。
C2 adjective /ˈpɑːmi/

palmy

繁荣 / 荣耀
Meaning
prosperous, flourishing, or relating to palm trees
Example
He often reminisced about the palmy days of his youth.
他经常回忆起年轻时的繁荣日子。
C1 noun /ˌsaɪkoʊˈθɛrəpi/

psychotherapy

心理治疗
Meaning
The treatment of mental disorder by psychological rather than medical means.
Example
She attended weekly psychotherapy sessions to cope with her anxiety.
她参加了每周的心理治疗会议，以应对她的焦虑。
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。
B1 noun /peɪs/

pace

步伐
Meaning
the speed at which something happens or is done
Example
She walked at a slow pace.
她走得很慢。
C2 adjective /pərˈfɛktəbl/

perfectible

可完善的
Meaning
capable of being made perfect or improved
Example
Human nature is imperfect but perfectible.
人性是不完美的，但可以完善。
C1 adjective /ˈpʌn.dʒənt/

Pungent

刺鼻的
Meaning
sharp; strong-smelling; acrid;
Example
The pungent smell of garlic filled the kitchen.
大蒜刺鼻的气味充满了厨房。
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。
C1 verb /ˈpɜːrsɪkjuːt/

persecute

幸福
Meaning
to treat someone cruelly or unfairly, especially because of their religion, race, or beliefs
Example
Many people were persecuted for their faith during that time.
当她获得奖项时，她无法隐藏自己的幸福。
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。
C2 adjective /prɪˈpɒndərənt/

preponderant

主要的
Meaning
Having superior weight, force, influence, or importance.
Example
The preponderant influence of the media shapes public opinion.
媒体的主要影响塑造了公众舆论。
C1 noun /ˈpɛdlər/

peddler

小贩
Meaning
a person who sells goods, often traveling from place to place
Example
The peddler walked through the village selling fresh fruits.
小贩走过村庄，卖着新鲜的水果。
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。
B2 adjective /ˈpær.ə.lel/

Parallel

平行
Meaning
side by side and having the same distance continuously between them; similar or corresponding
Example
The two roads run parallel to each other for several miles.
这两条道路在好几英里内平行。
B1 noun prəˈtek.ʃən

protection

保护
Meaning
The action of protecting someone or something, or the state of being protected.
Example
The movement focused on the protection of rights.
该运动专注于保护权利。
C1 noun /ˈpɜːrɡəˌtɔːri/

purgatory

Meaning
A place or state of suffering inhabited by the souls of sinners who are expiating their sins before going to heaven; a temporary condition of torment or suffering.
Example
After the accident, the long recovery felt like a kind of purgatory.
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。
C2 noun ˈpær.ə.ɡən

paragon

典范
Meaning
A person or thing regarded as a perfect example of a particular quality; a model of excellence.
Example
Neom is a paragon of sustainable urban design.
Neom 是可持续城市设计的典范。
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。
C2 noun /ˌfaɪ.təʊˈkem.ɪ.kəlz/

phytochemicals

植物化学物质
Meaning
Natural chemical compounds produced by plants that provide health benefits beyond basic nutrition, often having antioxidant properties.
Example
Phytochemicals in green tea help reduce inflammation.
绿茶中的植物化学物质有助于减少炎症。
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 noun ˌpraɪɔːrɪtaɪˈzeɪʃən

prioritization

优先排序
Meaning
The action or process of deciding the relative importance or urgency of things.
Example
Effective prioritization ensures resources are used efficiently.
有效的优先排序确保资源得到有效利用。
A2 verb /prɪˈfɜːr/

prefer

偏爱
Meaning
to like better; to choose as more desirable
Example
I prefer tea over coffee in the morning.
早上我喜欢喝茶而不是咖啡。
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。
B2 noun /proʊˈbeɪʃən/

probation

试用期
Meaning
a period of testing or supervision, especially for offenders or new employees
Example
He was placed on probation for six months.
他被安排了六个月的试用期。
C1 noun /ˈpoʊdiətrɪst/

podiatrist

足科医生
Meaning
a doctor specializing in foot care
Example
I have an appointment with the podiatrist for my ankle pain.
我约了足科医生治疗我的脚踝疼痛。