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C1 adjective, noun /ˈpæstərəl/

pastoral

乡村的，与牧羊人相关
Meaning
relating to the countryside, shepherds, or rural life; also relating to spiritual guidance by a pastor
Example
The painting had a calm pastoral scene with sheep grazing.
这幅画展示了一个安静的田园场景，羊群在吃草。
C1 noun /ˈpruːdəns/

prudence

谨慎
Meaning
The quality of being cautious, wise, and exercising good judgment.
Example
She invested her money with great prudence.
她非常谨慎地投资了她的钱。
B2 noun pərˈsweɪ.ʒən

persuasion

通过理性或情感说服某人
Meaning
The act of convincing someone to change their viewpoint through reasoning or emotion.
Example
Effective persuasion is key to a successful speech.
有效的劝说是成功演讲的关键。
B1 noun pɔːrt

Port

港口
Meaning
A town or city with a harbor where ships load or unload.
Example
Ports improve maritime trade.
港口促进了海上贸易。
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.
C2 adjective /ˈplændʒənt/

plangent

悲伤或回响的声音
Meaning
having a loud, mournful sound; resonant
Example
The plangent toll of the church bell echoed through the village.
教堂钟声的悲鸣回荡在村庄里。
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。
B2 noun /ˈpen.ʃən/

Pension

养老金
Meaning
a regular payment made to someone who is no longer working because of age or disability
Example
After retirement, he receives a monthly pension from the company.
退休后，他从公司领取每月养老金。
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。
C2 noun /prɪˈfɜːrmənt/

preferment

晋升
Meaning
promotion or advancement in rank, position, or office
Example
He hoped for preferment in the government office.
他希望在政府办公室得到晋升。
C2 adjective /ˌpriːpəˈzɛsɪŋ/

prepossessing

迷人
Meaning
Attractive or appealing in appearance or manner.
Example
She had a prepossessing smile that charmed everyone.
她有一个迷人的微笑，让每个人都着迷。
B2 verb /ˈpɛrɪʃ/

perish

死去
Meaning
To die, especially in a sudden or violent way.
Example
Many soldiers perished in the war.
许多士兵在战争中死去。
B2 noun /ˌpɛnɪˈtreɪʃən/

penetration

渗透
Meaning
The act of piercing or entering into something.
Example
The company's market penetration grew rapidly.
公司的市场渗透迅速增长。
B2 noun /prəˈsiːdɪŋ/

proceeding

程序
Meaning
a course of action; often used for a legal process or event
Example
The court proceedings lasted for several hours.
法庭程序持续了几个小时。
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。
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。
B1 verb /ˈpʌzəl/

puzzle

谜题
Meaning
to confuse or perplex; to think hard about something
Example
The math problem will puzzle even the experts.
数学问题甚至会让专家感到困惑。
C1 noun /ˈpɔːsɪti/

paucity

稀缺 / 缺乏
Meaning
the presence of something in only small or insufficient quantities
Example
The project was delayed due to a paucity of funds.
由于资金短缺，项目被推迟了。
C1 adjective /pɪˈkjuːniˌɛri/

pecuniary

财务的
Meaning
relating to money or financial matters
Example
They faced pecuniary difficulties after the business failed.
在生意失败后，他们面临着财务困难。
C2 noun /ˌpɒl.iˈsɪl.ə.bəl/

polysyllable

多音节词
Meaning
a word with more than one syllable
Example
The word 'elephant' is a polysyllable because it has three syllables.
‘大象’是一个多音节词，因为它有三个音节。
C2 verb /fɪˈlændər/

philander

调情
Meaning
to engage in casual or frivolous romantic or sexual relationships
Example
He was known to philander with many women in town.
他以与城里许多女性交往而闻名。
B2 noun /ˈpredʒ.ə.dɪs/

Prejudice

偏见
Meaning
preconceived opinion that is not based on reason or actual experience
Example
We must fight against prejudice and discrimination in our society.
我们必须在我们的社会中与偏见和歧视作斗争。
C2 noun /proʊˈdʒɛnɪtər/

progenitor

祖先
Meaning
a direct ancestor; a person or thing that originates something
Example
Researchers traced the custom back to a common progenitor.
研究人员追溯了这个习俗，发现它源自一个共同的祖先。
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。
C2 adjective /prɪˈhɛnsaɪl/

prehensile

可抓取的
Meaning
adapted for seizing or grasping, especially by wrapping around an object
Example
The monkey used its prehensile tail to hang from the branch.
猴子用它的抓握尾巴从树枝上挂下来。
B2 adverb /prɪˈdɒmɪnəntli/

predominantly

主要
Meaning
mainly; for the most part
Example
The population in the city is predominantly young.
这个城市的人口主要是年轻人。
B1 adverb /ˈpɜːfɪktli/

perfectly

Meaning
in a perfect manner; without flaws
Example
She performed the task perfectly.
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。
B1 noun, verb /praɪz/

prize

奖品
Meaning
something given as a reward for achievement; to value highly
Example
He won the first prize in the competition.
他在比赛中获得了第一名奖。
B1 noun /ˈprəʊ.tiːnz/

proteins

蛋白质
Meaning
Large biomolecules consisting of amino acids that perform essential functions in living organisms, including building and repairing tissues.
Example
Lean meats and legumes provide high-quality proteins.
瘦肉和豆类提供高质量的蛋白质。
C1 noun /poʊˈɛt.ɪks/

poetics

诗学，诗歌理论
Meaning
the study or theory of poetry and its principles
Example
He wrote a book on poetics explaining the art of verse.
他写了一本关于诗学的书，解释了诗歌的艺术。
C2 noun /ˈprɒm.ən.tɔːr.i/

promontory

海角
Meaning
A high point of land or rock projecting into a body of water.
Example
The lighthouse stood on a promontory overlooking the sea.
灯塔矗立在俯瞰大海的海角上。
A2 verb /ˈpræktɪs/

practise

练习
Meaning
to do something repeatedly to improve skill; to work in a profession
Example
She practises piano for two hours daily.
她每天练习两个小时钢琴。
C2 noun /ˈpɪnəs/

pinnace

小船
Meaning
a small boat, often carried by a larger ship
Example
The sailors used a pinnace to reach the shore.
水手们用小船到达了岸边。
C2 noun /ˈpærəpɛt/

parapet

防护墙
Meaning
A low protective wall along the edge of a roof, balcony, or bridge.
Example
The soldier hid behind the parapet for protection.
士兵躲在防护墙后面以保障安全。
B2 noun /ˈpiː.lər/

Peeler

削皮器
Meaning
a kitchen tool used to remove the outer skin or peel from fruits and vegetables
Example
Use a peeler to remove the potato skin.
使用削皮器去除土豆皮。
C1 adjective /ˈpæs.ə.bəl/

passable

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

Preventive

预防的；设计用来防止某事发生
Meaning
designed to prevent something from happening; protective against disease
Example
Regular exercise is a preventive measure against heart disease.
定期锻炼是预防心脏病的措施。
B2 noun /ˈpɪs.təl/

Pistol

手枪
Meaning
a small gun that can be held and fired with one hand
Example
The officer drew his pistol from the holster.
警察从枪套中拔出了手枪。
C1 adjective /prəˈvoʊkɪŋ/

Provoking

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

plumb

测量深度或仔细检查
Meaning
to measure the depth of water or examine closely
Example
They used a line to plumb the depth of the lake.
他们用一条线来测量湖的深度。
B2 noun /ˌprɒp.əˈɡæn.də/

Propaganda

宣传; 谣言
Meaning
information spread to promote a particular political cause or point of view
Example
The government used propaganda to influence public opinion during the war.
政府在战争期间使用了宣传来影响公众舆论。
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。
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。
B2 noun /ˈpeɪtrən/

patron

赞助人
Meaning
a person who gives financial or other support to a person, organization, or cause
Example
The library is supported by generous patrons.
图书馆得到了慷慨的赞助人支持。
C1 noun /pɒmp/

pomp

盛大, 华丽
Meaning
ceremonial display or splendor; grandeur
Example
The graduation ceremony was full of pomp and circumstance.
毕业典礼充满了盛大和华丽。
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。
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。
B2 noun ˌprez.əˈveɪ.ʃən

preservation

保存
Meaning
The action of maintaining something in its original or existing state; protection from harm or damage.
Example
Proper preservation extends the lifespan of machinery.
适当的保存延长了机器的使用寿命。
A2 noun /prəˈfɛsər/

professor

教授
Meaning
a senior teacher or academic at a college or university
Example
The professor explained the theory clearly.
教授清楚地解释了理论。
B2 verb /pəˈluːt/

pollute

污染
Meaning
to make air, water, or land dirty and harmful to people, animals, and plants
Example
Factories pollute the environment with toxic chemicals.
工厂用有毒化学品污染环境。
B2 noun /ˈpaɪpˌlaɪn/

pipeline

管道
Meaning
a long tube through which liquids or gases are transported
Example
The company is building a new pipeline to transport natural gas.
该公司正在建造一条新的管道来运输天然气。
B2 noun /ˈprɛʃər ˈkʊkər/

Pressure cooker

高压锅
Meaning
a sealed cooking pot that uses steam pressure to cook food faster
Example
Using a pressure cooker reduces cooking time by more than half.
使用高压锅可以将烹饪时间缩短一半以上。
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。
B1 adverb /praɪˈmɛrɪli/

primarily

主要
Meaning
for the most part; mainly
Example
She is primarily responsible for managing the finances.
她主要负责管理财务。
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。
C2 noun /ˌpæl.ənˈkiːn/

Palanquin

花轿
Meaning
a covered chair or bed carried on poles by bearers
Example
The bride was carried to the wedding ceremony in an ornate palanquin.
新娘在装饰华丽的轿子中被抬到婚礼现场。
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。
A2 adverb /ˈpɒs.ə.bli/

Possibly

可能; 或许;
Meaning
perhaps; maybe; it may be the case that
Example
It will possibly rain tomorrow.
明天可能会下雨。
B1 noun /ˈpɑr.səl/

Parcel

包裹; 土地块
Meaning
an object or collection of objects wrapped in paper for carrying or sending by mail; a piece of land
Example
The postman delivered a parcel to our door.
邮递员把包裹送到我们门口。
C2 noun /ˌpænəˈdʒɪrɪk/

panegyric

赞美诗, 颂辞
Meaning
a formal speech or piece of writing in praise of someone or something
Example
The author wrote a panegyric on the bravery of the soldiers.
作者写了一篇关于士兵英勇的潘尼吉里克。
C1 verb /pləˈkeɪt/

placate

安抚
Meaning
to make someone less angry or hostile; to calm or soothe
Example
He tried to placate the angry customer with a refund.
他试图通过退款安抚愤怒的客户。
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 adjective /ˈpjuː.ni/

puny

虚弱的
Meaning
Small, weak, or insignificant.
Example
He felt puny compared to his stronger classmates.
与他更强大的同学相比，他感觉自己很虚弱。
C2 noun /pəˈruːzl/

perusal

仔细阅读
Meaning
The action of reading or examining something carefully.
Example
The contract was given to the lawyer for perusal.
合同已交给律师以供仔细阅读。
B2 adjective /prəˈnaʊnst/

pronounced

明显的
Meaning
very noticeable or strongly marked
Example
There is a pronounced difference between the two styles.
这两种风格之间有明显的区别。
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 /ˌplɔː.zəˈbɪl.ə.ti/

plausibility

可信度
Meaning
The quality of being reasonable or probable.
Example
The plausibility of his explanation convinced the jury.
他解释的可信度说服了陪审团。
C2 verb /ˈpælieɪt/

palliate

缓解
Meaning
to make a disease, symptoms, or problem less severe without removing the cause
Example
The doctor prescribed medicine to palliate the patient's pain.
医生开药来缓解病人的疼痛。
C1 adverb /pɜːr ˈseɪ/

per se

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

parse

语法分析
Meaning
to analyze a sentence or text grammatically or logically
Example
The software can parse large amounts of text data efficiently.
该软件可以高效地解析大量文本数据。
A1 noun ˈpɛrənts

Parents

父母
Meaning
One's father and mother.
Example
The family tree starts with the child's parents.
家谱从孩子的父母开始。
C2 noun /pəˈveɪʒən/

pervasion

传播
Meaning
the act of spreading through or being present everywhere in something
Example
There was a pervasion of hope throughout the community.
整个社区充满了希望的传播。
B2 noun /pɪtʃ/

pitch

音调，投掷
Meaning
the quality of a sound; the level or degree of intensity; a throw or toss
Example
The singer's pitch was perfect during the performance.
歌手的音调在表演中完美无瑕。
C1 noun /ˈpædʒənt/

pageant

选美比赛
Meaning
A public entertainment consisting of a procession of people in elaborate costumes, or a beauty contest.
Example
She won first place in the beauty pageant.
她在选美比赛中赢得了第一名
C2 noun /ˈplɛnɪtjuːd/

plenitude

丰富
Meaning
the condition of being full or abundant; a great quantity
Example
The garden was a plenitude of flowers in spring.
春天的花园充满了花卉的丰富性。
C2 noun /ˈpɜr.fɪ.di/

Perfidy

背叛
Meaning
deliberate breach of faith or trust; treachery; betrayal of trust
Example
His perfidy shocked all who had trusted him.
他的背叛震惊了所有信任他的人。
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。
B2 noun /ˈpesɪˌmɪzəm/

pessimism

悲观主义
Meaning
A tendency to see the worst aspect of things or believe the worst will happen.
Example
Her constant pessimism made it hard to stay optimistic.
她的悲观主义让保持乐观变得很困难。
C2 adjective /pəˈlɛmɪkəl/

polemical

争议的
Meaning
relating to or involving strongly critical or controversial writing or speech
Example
She wrote a polemical article challenging traditional beliefs.
她写了一篇挑战传统信仰的争议文章。
C2 noun /ˈpɒlɪɡæmɪst/

polygamist

一夫多妻者
Meaning
a person who has more than one spouse at the same time
Example
The polygamist had three wives living in different houses.
这个多配偶者有三个妻子，他们住在不同的房子里。
C2 adjective /pərˈfɜrvɪd/

perfervid

极其热情的
Meaning
intensely passionate or fervent
Example
She gave a perfervid speech in defense of human rights.
她在为人权辩护时发表了极其热情的演讲。
C1 adjective /ˈprɪs.tiːn/

pristine

原始的, 未被破坏的, 干净新鲜的
Meaning
In its original condition; unspoiled, clean, and fresh.
Example
The forest remains in a pristine condition.
森林保持着原始的状态。
C1 adjective /ˈplæsɪd/

placid

平静的，安宁的
Meaning
calm and peaceful, not easily disturbed
Example
She had a placid expression despite the chaos around her.
尽管周围一片混乱，她的表情依然平静。
B2 noun /plæˈtoʊ/

plateau

高原，平坦的高地，变化不大的阶段
Meaning
an elevated flat area of land or a period of little change
Example
After months of growth, sales reached a plateau.
经过几个月的增长，销售达到了一个平台。
B1 noun /pɜːrl/

Pearl

珍珠
Meaning
a hard, lustrous object produced within the soft tissue of a shelled mollusk; used in jewelry
Example
She wore a beautiful pearl necklace to the wedding.
她在婚礼上戴着一条美丽的珍珠项链。
B2 verb prəˈlɔŋd

prolonged

延长
Meaning
Extended in duration; made to last longer than usual.
Example
Modern medicine has prolonged life expectancy.
现代医学延长了预期寿命。
C1 adjective /pərˈmɪsəbl̩/

permissible

允许的
Meaning
allowed or permitted by rules or law
Example
It is permissible to park here after 6 p.m.
下午六点后可以在这里停车。
C2 noun /ˈpɑːrvənuː/

parvenu

新富人
Meaning
A person who has recently gained wealth or influence but is not yet accepted socially.
Example
He was seen as a parvenu who lacked refinement despite his riches.
他被视为一个新富阶层，尽管他拥有财富，但却缺乏 refinement。
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。
B2 adjective /pælɛˈstɪnɪən/

palestinian

巴勒斯坦的
Meaning
relating to Palestine or its people
Example
The Palestinian people have a rich cultural heritage.
巴勒斯坦人民拥有丰富的文化遗产。
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。
B2 noun /ˈprɪv.ə.lɪdʒ/

Privilege

特权
Meaning
a special right or advantage that only one person or group has
Example
It's a privilege to work with such talented people.
与如此有才华的人一起工作是一种特权。
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。
B1 noun /piː/

Pea

豌豆
Meaning
a small round green seed eaten as a vegetable
Example
The children enjoyed eating sweet peas with dinner.
孩子们喜欢在晚餐时吃甜豌豆。
A1 noun /piːs/

piece

一片
Meaning
a portion or part of something
Example
He gave me a piece of cake.
他给了我一块蛋糕。
B1 adjective /ˈprɛɡnənt/

pregnant

怀孕的; 有意义的
Meaning
having a child developing in the womb; also, full of meaning or significance
Example
She announced that she was three months pregnant.
她宣布她怀孕三个月了。
C1 noun /pluːm/

plume

一根大而柔软的羽毛，或者类似羽毛的东西
Meaning
a large, soft feather or something resembling a feather
Example
The soldier wore a red plume on his helmet.
士兵戴着一根红色羽毛在他的头盔上。
B2 verb /pərˈsɪst/

persist

Meaning
to continue firmly in an action or opinion despite difficulty or opposition
Example
She decided to persist in her efforts to learn French.
C2 verb /pɑːrtʃ/

parch

使干燥
Meaning
to make something extremely dry, especially by exposure to heat
Example
The scorching sun began to parch the fields.
炙热的太阳开始把田地弄干。
C1 noun /ˈpæʃ.ən ˌflaʊ.ər/

Passion flower

激情花
Meaning
A climbing plant with intricate, colorful flowers; also refers to royal poinciana tree with red-orange blooms
Example
The passion flower vine covered the garden wall with beautiful blooms.
激情花藤用美丽的花朵覆盖了花园的墙壁。
B2 noun /ˈpæθweɪ/

pathway

小径
Meaning
a route or course along which something travels or progresses
Example
The narrow pathway led to the hidden garden.
狭窄的小径通向隐藏的花园。
C2 noun /ˈpiːs ɡʊdz/

Piece-goods

布料
Meaning
textiles or fabrics sold by the yard or meter; cloth materials
Example
The tailor bought piece-goods from the wholesale market to make custom dresses.
裁缝从批发市场购买了布料来制作定制的衣服。
C1 noun ˈpær.ə.daɪm

paradigm

范式
Meaning
A typical example or pattern of something; a model or framework for understanding or approaching something.
Example
The paradigm of education is changing with digital technology.
教育的范式正在随着数字技术而改变。
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 noun prəˈpʌl.ʃən

propulsion

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

paramount

至关重要
Meaning
more important than anything else; supreme
Example
Safety is of paramount importance in this factory.
在这家工厂里，安全至关重要。
C1 noun /ˈpɛntəɡən/

pentagon

Meaning
A plane figure with five straight sides and five angles; also refers to the US Department of Defense building.
Example
The Pentagon is one of the most iconic government buildings in the United States.
C1 verb /ˈpɜːrkəleɪt/

percolate

Meaning
To filter gradually through a porous surface or substance; to spread slowly.
Example
The rainwater percolated through the soil into the groundwater.
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。
B2 noun /ˈpref.ər.əns/

Preference

偏爱
Meaning
a greater liking for one alternative over another or others
Example
She has a preference for classical music over pop music.
她更喜欢古典音乐而不是流行音乐。
C1 noun /ˈpræɡ.mə.tɪ.zəm/

pragmatism

实践主义
Meaning
A practical approach to problems and affairs; dealing with things sensibly and realistically.
Example
His pragmatism helped solve the financial crisis.
他的实践主义帮助解决了金融危机。
B1 noun /prɪnt/

Print

印刷; 标记; 痕迹;
Meaning
words, letters, or pictures produced on paper using a machine; a mark made by pressing something onto a surface
Example
The book is available in both digital and print versions.
这本书有数字版和印刷版可供选择。
B2 adjective /ˈpeɪ.ə.bəl/

Payable

应付的
Meaning
required to be paid; owed as a debt
Example
The amount is payable within thirty days of the invoice date.
该金额应在发票日期后30天内支付。
C2 noun /prɪˈzɛntmənt/

presentment

正式呈交
Meaning
The act of presenting something formally or officially; a formal statement or document.
Example
The lawyer made a presentment of the evidence to the court.
律师将证据呈交给法庭。
C2 noun /ˌpoʊpʊˈriː/

potpourri

干花混合物
Meaning
a mixture of dried flowers and spices kept in a bowl to perfume a room; a miscellaneous collection
Example
The living room was filled with the scent of potpourri.
客厅里充满了波普瑞的香气。
C2 noun /ˈpɒlɪti/

polity

政治，政府形式
Meaning
an organized society or form of government
Example
The ancient Greek polity had a system of city-states.
古希腊的政治有一个城邦制度。
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.
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。