B2 noun /ˈpæs.taɪm/

Pastime

消遣

Meaning

an activity done regularly for enjoyment; a hobby or recreational activity

Example

Reading books is her favorite pastime during weekends.

阅读书籍是她在周末的最爱消遣。

B2 noun /prəˈtɛstər/

protester

抗议者

Meaning

a person who takes part in a protest or demonstration

Example

The protester spoke passionately about the cause.

抗议者激情洋溢地谈论了这个原因。

C1 noun /pəˈnæʃ/

panache

与众不同的风格

Meaning

Flamboyant confidence of style or manner; distinctive and stylish elegance.

Example

He delivered his speech with great panache.

他以极大的自信发表了演讲。

A2 noun /ˈpɑːtnər/

partner

合作伙伴

Meaning

a person who shares or is associated with another in some action or endeavor

Example

She is my business partner in the new venture.

她是我在这个新项目中的商业合作伙伴。

B2 verb /prɪˈsiːd/

precede

先行

Meaning

to come before something in time, order, or position

Example

A brief introduction precedes each chapter.

简短的介绍先于每一章。

C2 noun /ˌprɒdɪˈɡæləti/

prodigality

挥霍

Meaning

the quality of being wastefully extravagant

Example

His prodigality with money left him bankrupt.

他对金钱的挥霍让他破产。

C1 adjective /ˈprevələnt/

Prevalent

普遍的

Meaning

widespread; existing very commonly; generally occurring

Example

Smoking is still prevalent among teenagers despite health warnings.

尽管有健康警告，青少年中仍然普遍吸烟。

A2 noun /prɪns/

prince

王子

Meaning

a male member of a royal family, especially the son of a king or queen; a ruler of a principality

Example

The prince addressed the nation on his birthday.

王子在生日那天向全国发表了讲话。

C1 noun /ˈplɛθərə/

plethora

过多的数量

Meaning

an excessive amount of something

Example

She has a plethora of books on her shelf.

她的书架上有过多的书籍。

C2 noun /ˈpɒmfrɪt/

Pomfret

鲳鱼

Meaning

A deep-bodied marine fish with silvery scales, popular in Asian cuisine

Example

The restaurant serves delicious pomfret curry with rice.

餐厅提供美味的鲳鱼咖喱配米饭。

B1 noun /ˈplʌm.ər/

plumber

水管工

Meaning

a person who installs or repairs water pipes

Example

The plumber fixed the leaking pipe in the kitchen.

水管工修好了厨房里漏水的管道。

C2 noun /ˈpɜr.kwɪ.zɪt/

Perquisite

附带福利

Meaning

an additional benefit or privilege given to an employee beyond their regular salary; a special right or advantage

Example

Company car was one of the perquisites of his executive position.

公司车是他担任该高管职位的附带福利之一。

A1 noun /ˈpɪk.tʃər/

Picture

图片

Meaning

a visual representation such as a painting, drawing, or photograph

Example

There is a beautiful picture hanging on the wall.

墙上挂着一幅漂亮的图片。

C2 verb /ˈprɛsɪdʒ/

presage

预兆

Meaning

to be a sign or warning that something will happen; to foreshadow

Example

Dark clouds presage a storm.

暗云预示着一场风暴。

A2 adjective /ˈpɑːt taɪm/

part-time

兼职

Meaning

working for only part of the usual working day or week

Example

She works part-time as a waitress.

她做兼职工作，担任服务员。

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。

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 /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 /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。

C2 verb /ˌpriːɪnˈɡeɪdʒ/

preengage

预先雇佣

Meaning

To contract or engage beforehand; to arrange in advance.

Example

The workers were preengaged before the project officially started.

项目正式开始前，工人们已被预先雇佣。

B2 noun ˌpʌŋkˈtʃʊəlɪti

punctuality

守时

Meaning

The quality of being on time; the habit of arriving or doing things at the agreed or proper time.

Example

Punctuality is a valued trait in professional settings.

守时是职业环境中一个受重视的品质。

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 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。

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 noun /ˈprɛljuːd/

prelude

前奏

Meaning

An action, event, or statement that serves as an introduction to something more important.

Example

The small fight was only a prelude to a bigger conflict.

小争执只是更大冲突的前奏。

B2 verb /prɪˈveɪl/

prevail

占上风

Meaning

To prove more powerful or superior; to be widespread or common.

Example

Justice will always prevail over injustice.

正义总会战胜不公正。

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 adjective /pəˈmɪs.ɪv/

permissive

宽容的

Meaning

Allowing or characterized by great or excessive freedom of behavior; very lenient or indulgent.

Example

Permissive parenting can sometimes lead to a lack of discipline in children.

宽容的育儿方式有时可能导致孩子缺乏纪律。

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。

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。

C2 noun /ˈpɑːrləns/

parlance

行话

Meaning

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

Example

In legal parlance, the term has a different meaning.

在法律行话中，这个术语有不同的含义。

A2 noun /pɪn/

pin

别针

Meaning

a small thin piece of metal used to fasten or hold things together

Example

She used a pin to attach the note to the board.

她用别针把纸条固定在黑板上。

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。

C2 verb /fɪˈlɒs.ə.faɪz/

philosophize

哲学

Meaning

to think or talk about the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence

Example

He likes to philosophize about life and its meaning.

他喜欢谈论生活及其意义。

B1 noun /ˈpɔːrʃən/

portion

部分

Meaning

A part or share of something.

Example

She ate only a small portion of the meal.

她只吃了餐点的一小部分。

C2 noun /ˈpɔːpərɪzəm/

pauperism

贫困

Meaning

The state of being extremely poor.

Example

The country struggled with rising pauperism in the 19th century.

该国在19世纪与日益严重的贫困作斗争。

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。

B1 noun /ˈpʌb.lɪ.ʃər/

Publisher

出版商

Meaning

a person or company that produces and distributes books, magazines, or newspapers

Example

The publisher decided to print 10,000 copies of the new novel.

出版商决定印刷10,000本新小说。

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。

C2 adjective /prɪˈmɒnɪtəri/ or /ˌpriːməˈnɪtəri/

premonitory

前兆

Meaning

giving a warning or prediction about something, especially something unpleasant

Example

He ignored the premonitory signs of illness.

他忽视了疾病的前兆。

C2 noun ˌpɜː.tɪˈnæs.ɪ.ti

pertinacity

坚定的决心与坚持不懈

Meaning

Firm determination and persistence in achieving something.

Example

His pertinacity in achieving his goals was inspiring.

他在实现目标时的坚定决心令人鼓舞。

B1 noun /pɑrˈtɪs.ə.pənt/

Participant

参与者

Meaning

a person who takes part in something; someone who participates in an activity or event

Example

Every participant in the marathon received a medal.

每个马拉松参与者都收到了奖牌。

B1 adjective /ˈpɜːrmənənt/

Permanent

永久; 不可改变的

Meaning

lasting; unchanging; enduring

Example

The tattoo is a permanent mark on his skin.

纹身是他皮肤上永久的印记。

C1 verb /priːn/

preen

修整

Meaning

To groom or dress oneself with care; to show pride in one's appearance.

Example

She preened in front of the mirror before leaving for the party.

她在镜子前修整自己，然后去派对。

B2 verb /plʌk/

pluck

摘取, 鼓起勇气

Meaning

to take hold of and quickly remove; to gather courage or determination

Example

She plucked a flower from the garden.

她从花园里摘了一朵花。

A2 noun/verb /puːl/

pool

游泳池

Meaning

a small body of still water, or a game played in a rectangular table with balls

Example

The children swam in the pool all afternoon.

孩子们整个下午都在游泳池里游泳。

B1 noun ˈproʊtest

protest

抗议

Meaning

A statement or action expressing disapproval of or objection to something.

Example

Students organized a protest.

学生们组织了一个抗议。

B2 noun /feɪz/

Phase

阶段; 变化或发展的过程中一个明确的阶段或时期

Meaning

a distinct period or stage in a process of change or development

Example

The project is now in its final phase.

该项目现在处于最后阶段。

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。

C2 noun /ˈpɜːrsɪflɑːʒ/

persiflage

轻微的讽刺

Meaning

light and slightly contemptuous mockery or banter

Example

Their conversation was full of persiflage and jokes.

他们的对话充满了轻微的讽刺和笑话。

B1 noun /ˈfɑːrməsi/

pharmacy

药店

Meaning

A place where medicinal drugs are prepared and sold.

Example

I went to the pharmacy to buy antibiotics.

我去药店买抗生素。

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 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。

B2 adverb /pəˈtɛnʃəli/

potentially

潜在地

Meaning

with the possibility of becoming something in the future

Example

This project is potentially a huge success.

这个项目潜在地可能是一个巨大的成功。

C1 noun /ˈpen.əns/

Penance

忏悔; 为做错事所接受的惩罚

Meaning

punishment that you accept for doing something wrong; an act of showing that you are sorry for sin

Example

The monk performed penance for his past mistakes.

和尚因他的过去错误而进行忏悔。

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。

B2 noun /saɪˈkɒlədʒɪst/

psychologist

心理学家

Meaning

a person who studies mental processes and behavior

Example

The psychologist helped him cope with his anxiety.

心理学家帮助他应对焦虑。

C2 adjective /ˈprɒvɪdənt/

provident

有远见的

Meaning

making or indicative of timely preparation for the future

Example

She was provident in saving money for her children’s education.

她为孩子们的教育储蓄，非常有远见。

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。

C2 noun /ˌfɪzɪˈɑːkrəsi/

physiocracy

地权主义

Meaning

an economic theory that land and its natural products are the source of wealth

Example

Physiocracy emphasized the importance of agriculture in national wealth.

地权主义强调农业在国家财富中的重要性。

C2 adjective /ˌpəʊstˈprændɪəl/

postprandial

餐后

Meaning

Occurring after a meal.

Example

He went for a postprandial walk after dinner.

他在晚餐后去散步。

C2 noun /ˌproʊɪˈbɪʃənɪst/

prohibitionist

禁酒主义者

Meaning

A person who supports or advocates prohibition, especially of alcohol.

Example

The prohibitionist campaigned against the sale of liquor in the town.

禁酒主义者在城里反对酒类销售的运动。

C2 adjective /ˈpeɪli/

paly

条纹的

Meaning

striped with different colors, usually used in heraldry

Example

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

骑士的盾牌上装饰着红色和金色的条纹。

B2 noun /ˌproʊɪˈbɪʃən/

prohibition

禁止

Meaning

The act of forbidding something by law or authority.

Example

The government announced the prohibition of smoking in public places.

政府宣布在公共场所禁烟。

C2 adjective /pəˈnjʊəriəs/

penurious

极度贫穷

Meaning

extremely poor; poverty-stricken; miserly

Example

The penurious family struggled to buy food.

那个极度贫穷的家庭艰难地购买食物。

A2 adjective ˈpɒzətɪv

positive

正面

Meaning

Having an electric charge opposite to that of an electron.

Example

Protons have a positive charge.

质子带有正电荷。

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。

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。

C2 adjective /ˈplɛntɪəs/

plenteous

丰富

Meaning

existing in great quantity; abundant

Example

The harvest was plenteous, providing enough food for the entire village.

收成丰富，为整个村庄提供了足够的食物。

C2 adjective /prəˈpɪʃəs/

propitious

有利的

Meaning

giving or indicating a good chance of success; favorable

Example

The sunny weather was a propitious start to the picnic.

阳光明媚的天气是野餐的有利开端。

B1 noun, verb /paʊnd/

pound

英镑

Meaning

a unit of weight equal to 16 ounces or a unit of currency

Example

The price of the book is five pounds.

这本书的价格是五英镑。

B2 adjective /ˌsaɪkəˈlɒdʒɪkəl/

psychological

心理学的

Meaning

relating to the mind or mental processes.

Example

She studied the psychological effects of trauma on children.

她研究了创伤对儿童的心理影响。

C1 noun /ˈprɒfəsi/

prophecy

预言

Meaning

a prediction or message about the future, often believed to be divinely inspired

Example

The prophecy foretold the rise of a great leader.

预言预示着伟大领导者的崛起。

C1 noun ˈpɜː.mə.kʌl.tʃər

permaculture

永续农业

Meaning

The development of agricultural ecosystems intended to be sustainable and self-sufficient.

Example

Permaculture promotes self-sufficient farming systems.

永续农业促进自给自足的农业系统。

C2 adjective ˌpɜː.spɪˈkeɪ.ʃəs

perspicacious

敏锐的

Meaning

Having keen insight and understanding; showing acute mental discernment.

Example

The detective's perspicacious nature helped solve the mystery.

侦探的敏锐本性帮助解决了谜题。

B1 noun /ˌpʌblɪˈkeɪʃən/

publication

出版

Meaning

the act of making something publicly known or available

Example

The publication of the report sparked a debate.

报告的出版引发了辩论。

C2 noun /ˈplɛbɪsaɪt/

plebiscite

公民投票

Meaning

a direct vote by the electorate on an important public question

Example

The government held a plebiscite to decide on the new constitution.

政府举行了公民投票，决定新的宪法。

C2 noun /ˌsuːdəˈnɪmɪti/

pseudonymity

使用笔名

Meaning

the practice or state of using a pseudonym

Example

The author maintained pseudonymity throughout her career.

这位作者在整个职业生涯中一直使用笔名。

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。

B1 noun /ˈpɜr.fjuːm/

Perfume

香水

Meaning

a fragrant liquid made from essential oils and alcohol; a pleasant smell

Example

She wore her favorite perfume to the party.

她穿着最喜欢的香水去参加聚会。

B1 noun ˈplæt.fɔːrmz

platforms

平台，软件或硬件环境

Meaning

Computing environments where software applications can be developed and run.

Example

Different platforms offer diverse digital solutions.

不同的平台提供多种数字解决方案。

C2 noun /pruːd/

prude

过于害羞的人

Meaning

A person who is easily shocked by matters relating to sex or nudity; someone overly modest.

Example

He was called a prude for blushing at the movie scenes.

因为在电影场景中脸红，他被称为过于害羞的人。

C2 noun /pəˈlɛmɪk/

polemic

激烈的抨击

Meaning

a strong verbal or written attack on someone or something

Example

The article was a fierce polemic against the government's policies.

这篇文章是对政府政策的激烈抨击。

C2 adjective /ˈpɛkəbl/

peccable

有罪的

Meaning

liable to sin or error; capable of doing wrong

Example

Humans are peccable, but they strive for goodness.

人类是有罪的，但他们努力向善。

A2 noun pəˈzɪʃ.ən

position

位置

Meaning

A particular way in which someone or something is placed or arranged.

Example

The team's position reflects consistent performance.

团队的位置反映了持续的表现。

B1 noun /ˈpɑːrləmənt/

parliament

议会

Meaning

the highest legislative body in a country

Example

The bill was passed in parliament after a long debate.

该法案在议会经过长时间的辩论后通过。

C2 noun /ˈpɒtˌbɔɪlə/

potboiler

低级文学作品

Meaning

a book, play, or film produced quickly to make money rather than for artistic value

Example

The novel was dismissed by critics as a mere potboiler.

这本小说被评论家视为仅仅是一本低级文学作品。

C2 noun /ˈpæsɪt/

Passet

奶酪

Meaning

Fresh cheese curds; cottage cheese made from curdled milk

Example

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

厨师通过用柠檬汁凝固温热的牛奶，制作了新鲜的奶酪。

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。

B2 noun /ˈpriː.tɛns/ or /prɪˈtɛns/

pretense

伪装, 假象

Meaning

A false appearance or claim; an act of pretending.

Example

His kindness was only a pretense to gain trust.

他的友善只是为了赢得信任的伪装。

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。

C2 noun /ˌfoʊˈtɑːmɪtər/

photometer

光度计

Meaning

an instrument for measuring the intensity of light

Example

The scientist used a photometer to measure the light in the laboratory.

科学家在实验室里使用光度计来测量光线。

C2 noun /ˈpɒsi/

posse

帮派 / 朋友群

Meaning

A group of people, often friends or a group organized to support or enforce the law.

Example

He arrived at the party with his posse of friends.

他和他的朋友帮派一起到达了派对。

B2 noun /ˈfɪzɪsɪst/

physicist

物理学家

Meaning

a scientist who studies or specializes in physics

Example

The physicist explained the theory of relativity to the students.

物理学家向学生们解释了相对论。

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。

C2 adjective /ˈpɔːrtli/

portly

肥胖

Meaning

Having a stout or somewhat fat body, often implying dignity or authority.

Example

The portly man entered the room with confidence.

那个肥胖的男人自信地走进房间。

B1 noun prəˈsiː.dʒər

procedure

程序

Meaning

An established or official way of doing something.

Example

Follow the procedure for accuracy.

按照程序进行以确保准确性。

B2 adjective /ˈprɒmɪsɪŋ/

promising

有前途的

Meaning

showing signs of future success or potential

Example

She is a promising young scientist with great ideas.

她是一个有前途的年轻科学家，拥有伟大的想法。

B1 noun /prəʊ/

pro

职业选手

Meaning

a professional, especially in sports; or a person who is in favor of something

Example

He plays tennis like a pro.

他像职业选手一样打网球。

C1 adjective /praɪˈmiːvəl/

primeval

原始

Meaning

Relating to the earliest ages in history; ancient and primitive.

Example

The explorers ventured into the primeval forest untouched by humans.

探险者进入了未曾被人类触及的原始森林。

B1 adverb /pɑːrˈtɪkjʊləli/

particularly

特别地

Meaning

to a higher degree than is usual or expected

Example

She is particularly fond of Italian food.

她特别喜欢意大利菜。

C1 adjective /ˈpent ʌp/

Pent-up

压抑的; 受限的; 被困住的

Meaning

suppressed; restrained; confined

Example

He had pent-up anger that finally exploded.

他有压抑的愤怒，最终爆发了。

B2 adjective /prɪˈdɪktəbəl/

predictable

可预测的

Meaning

able to be predicted or foreseen

Example

His reactions were predictable based on his past behavior.

他的反应是可以预测的，基于他的过去行为。

A2 noun ˈprɒdʒekt

project

项目

Meaning

An individual or collaborative enterprise that is carefully planned to achieve a particular aim

Example

Working on two projects simultaneously is difficult.

同时进行两个项目的工作很困难。

A2 noun /ˈprɪn.ses/

princess

公主

Meaning

a female royal family member, especially the daughter of a king or queen; a woman regarded as noble, cherished, or elegant

Example

The princess waved to the crowd from the palace balcony.

公主从皇宫的阳台向人群挥手。

B2 noun /saɪˈkɒlədʒi/

psychology

心理学

Meaning

the scientific study of the mind and behavior

Example

Psychology helps us understand how people think and act.

心理学帮助我们理解人们如何思考和行动。

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 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。

B2 noun /piːk/

Peak

山顶

Meaning

the highest point of a mountain or hill; the maximum level or intensity

Example

The climbers reached the peak of Mount Everest.

登山者到达了珠穆朗玛峰的山顶。

B1 noun /ˈpiː.nʌt/

Peanut

花生

Meaning

an edible seed that grows underground and is commonly eaten as a snack or used in cooking

Example

Roasted peanuts are a popular snack in many countries.

烤花生在许多国家都是受欢迎的小吃。

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。

C2 noun /ˈpraɪəri/

priory

修道院

Meaning

a small monastery or convent governed by a prior or prioress

Example

The old priory was converted into a museum.

那个古老的修道院被改造成了博物馆。

C2 noun /ˌpliːnɪpəˈtɛnʃəri/

plenipotentiary

全权代表

Meaning

a person invested with full power to act on behalf of another, especially in diplomacy

Example

The ambassador was a plenipotentiary sent to negotiate the treaty.

大使是被派往谈判条约的全权代表。

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。

B2 noun /pʌls/

Pulse

豆类

Meaning

edible seeds of leguminous plants such as lentils, beans, and peas

Example

Pulses are an excellent source of protein for vegetarians.

豆类是素食者的优秀蛋白质来源。

塑料

Meaning

a synthetic material that can be molded; flexible or easily shaped

Example

These containers are made of durable plastic.

这些容器由耐用的塑料制成。