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C1 adjective /pəˈtɜːrnəl/

paternal

父亲的
Meaning
Relating to or characteristic of a father.
Example
He took a paternal interest in the boy’s education.
他对男孩的教育表现出父亲般的兴趣。
C2 adjective /ˌpɒliˈæn.ɪ.ɪʃ/

pollyannaish

过于乐观
Meaning
overly or blindly optimistic
Example
Her pollyannaish attitude ignored the obvious problems.
她的过于乐观的态度忽略了明显的问题。
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。
C2 noun /pluːˈtɒkrəsi/

plutocracy

富人统治
Meaning
a system of government where the wealthy hold power
Example
The country was ruled as a plutocracy.
这个国家是由富人统治的。
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 adjective /ˌpriːdɪˈspoʊzd/

predisposed

倾向
Meaning
Likely or inclined to be affected by something in advance.
Example
She is predisposed to trust people easily.
她容易轻易相信别人。
B2 noun /ˈpæd.i/

Paddy

未加工的稻米; 稻田
Meaning
rice in its natural state before processing; a field where rice is grown
Example
The farmers worked hard in the paddy fields during harvest season.
农民们在收割季节里在稻田里辛勤工作。
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。
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 adjective /ˈpɛtjʊlənt/

petulant

脾气坏
Meaning
Childishly sulky or bad-tempered.
Example
The child became petulant when denied more candy.
孩子因为没得到更多糖果而变得脾气坏。
B1 verb /ˈpʌnɪʃ/

punish

惩罚
Meaning
to give a penalty for wrongdoing; to discipline
Example
The teacher will punish students who cheat.
老师会惩罚作弊的学生。
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。
C2 noun /ˈprɪvɪti/

privity

私密关系, 合同关系
Meaning
A close, private, or special relationship; in law, the direct connection between parties to a contract.
Example
There was no privity of contract between the supplier and the customer.
供应商和客户之间没有合同关系。
B1 verb প্রিভেন্টস

prevents

阻止
Meaning
To stop something from happening or arising.
Example
Bangladesh's warm climate prevents snowfall.
孟加拉国的温暖气候阻止了降雪。
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。
B2 noun /pərˈfek.ʃən/

Perfection

完美
Meaning
the state of being complete and without flaws; the highest degree of excellence
Example
The artist spent years trying to achieve perfection in his paintings.
艺术家花了多年时间，试图在他的画作中实现完美。
A2 noun /pæθ/

path

小径
Meaning
a way or track laid down for walking or made by continual treading
Example
She walked along the narrow path through the forest.
她沿着森林中的小径走。
B2 adjective /pɪˈkjuː.li.ər/

Peculiar

奇怪的; 异常的; 稀有的
Meaning
strange or odd; unusual; belonging exclusively to
Example
She has a peculiar way of speaking.
她有一种奇怪的说话方式。
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。
C2 verb /prəˈpaʊnd/

propound

提出
Meaning
To put forward an idea, theory, or point for consideration.
Example
The professor propounded a new theory on climate change.
教授提出了关于气候变化的新理论。
C1 adjective /ˈfɒnɪk/

phonic

语音的
Meaning
relating to speech sounds or their production; connected to phonics
Example
Children learn phonic rules to read new words accurately.
孩子们学习语音规则，以准确阅读新单词。
C2 noun /ˈpɑːdreɪ/

padre

神父
Meaning
A title for a priest, especially in the Roman Catholic Church; also used informally for 'father'.
Example
The soldiers attended mass led by the padre.
士兵们参加了由神父主持的弥撒。
C1 verb /prɪˈzaɪd/

preside

主持
Meaning
to be in charge of a meeting, event, or organization
Example
She will preside over the meeting tomorrow.
她明天将主持会议。
B1 noun /piːtʃ/

Peach

桃子
Meaning
a soft round fruit with fuzzy skin, sweet flesh, and a large pit in the center
Example
The peach was perfectly ripe and juicy when I bit into it.
桃子成熟且多汁，当我咬下去时，口感极佳。
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 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。
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。
B1 adverb /ˈpɜːfɪktli/

perfectly

Meaning
in a perfect manner; without flaws
Example
She performed the task perfectly.
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 adjective /ˈpəʊtəbl/

potable

可饮用的
Meaning
safe to drink; drinkable
Example
The villagers did not have access to potable water.
村民没有水源可以饮用。
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。
A2 adjective /ˈpiːs.fəl/

Peaceful

宁静
Meaning
free from disturbance; calm and quiet; not involving war or violence
Example
The garden is a peaceful place to relax.
花园是一个宁静的地方，可以放松。
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。
A1 noun /ˈpɑːti/

party

聚会
Meaning
a social gathering of people, typically for entertainment
Example
We had a great time at the birthday party.
我们在生日聚会上度过了美好的时光。
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。
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。
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 ˈprɒs.pekt

prospect

前景
Meaning
The possibility or likelihood of some future event occurring.
Example
The project's success holds great prospect for the economy.
项目的成功为经济带来了巨大前景。
B1 adverb /pəˈlaɪt.li/

Politely

礼貌地;
Meaning
in a respectful and considerate manner; courteously; with good manners
Example
She politely declined the invitation because she had other commitments.
她礼貌地拒绝了邀请，因为她有其他的承诺。
C1 noun /ˈfiː.nɪks/

phoenix

凤凰鸟
Meaning
a mythical bird that is reborn from its ashes; symbol of immortality or renewal
Example
The legend says the phoenix rises from its ashes every 500 years.
传说凤凰每500年从自己的灰烬中复生。
A1 noun /ˈpiːtsə/

pizza

比萨
Meaning
a flat round bread baked with toppings such as cheese, tomato, and other ingredients
Example
We ordered a large pepperoni pizza for dinner.
我们点了一份大号的意大利香肠比萨作为晚餐。
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。
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。
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.
C2 noun prɒkˈsiː.mɪks

proxemics

个人空间使用的研究
Meaning
The study of how people use space and distance to indicate relationships
Example
Understanding proxemics helps in improving interpersonal communication.
理解亲密距离有助于改善人际沟通。
C1 adjective /prəˈlɪf.ɪk/

prolific

多产的
Meaning
Present in large numbers or quantities; plentiful; producing many works, results, or offspring.
Example
The author is prolific, having written over 30 books.
作者是多产的，写了超过30本书。
B1 noun /ˈpoʊni/

Pony

小马
Meaning
a small horse, typically under 14.2 hands high
Example
The children enjoyed riding the gentle pony at the farm.
孩子们在农场上享受骑着温顺的小马。
C2 verb /ˌpriːɪɡˈzɪst/

preexist

提前存在
Meaning
to exist beforehand or before something else
Example
These customs preexist the arrival of modern technology.
这些习俗早于现代技术的到来而存在。
C2 noun /ˈpɑr.bəl/

Parbal

尖瓜
Meaning
A green vegetable also known as pointed gourd, commonly used in South Asian cuisine
Example
Mother prepared parbal curry with fish.
母亲做了带鱼的尖瓜咖喱。
C2 adjective /pərˈspɪkjuəs/

perspicuous

清晰
Meaning
Clearly expressed and easily understood; lucid.
Example
The teacher gave a perspicuous explanation of the theory.
老师给出了关于理论的清晰解释。
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。
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。
C2 adjective /ˌfæntæzməˈɡɒrɪkəl/

phantasmagorical

幻想的
Meaning
Having a fantastic, dreamlike, or surreal appearance, often shifting or illusory.
Example
The movie created a phantasmagorical vision of another world.
这部电影创造了另一个世界的幻想。
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 noun /ˌpaɪrəˈmeɪniə/

pyromania

纵火的失控欲望
Meaning
An uncontrollable desire to set things on fire.
Example
The suspect was diagnosed with pyromania after repeated incidents of arson.
嫌疑人在多次纵火事件后被诊断为纵火狂。
C1 adjective /ˌfɪl.hɑːrˈmɒn.ɪk/

philharmonic

与交响乐团有关
Meaning
relating to a symphony orchestra or its music
Example
The philharmonic orchestra performed a stunning rendition of Beethoven's Ninth Symphony.
爱乐乐团演绎了贝多芬第九交响曲的精彩版本。
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
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。
B1 verb /prəˈpoʊz/

propose

提议
Meaning
to suggest an idea or plan for consideration; to ask someone to marry you
Example
I propose we take a short break.
我提议我们休息一下。
C2 noun /pəˈræm.bjə.leɪ.tər/

Perambulator

婴儿车
Meaning
a four-wheeled carriage for a baby; baby stroller or pram
Example
She pushed the perambulator through the park while the baby slept peacefully.
她推着婴儿车穿过公园，而婴儿安静地睡着。
B1 noun /ˈpæsɪdʒ/

passage

狭窄的通道; 片段/引用; 从一个状态或地方到另一个的过程
Meaning
a narrow way through or between; a section of text or music; the process of moving from one state or place to another
Example
The narrow passage led from the courtyard to the library.
狭窄的通道从庭院通向图书馆。
A2 adjective /prəˈfɛʃənl/

professional

专业
Meaning
relating to a job that requires special training or education
Example
She is a professional dancer who performs internationally.
她是一位专业舞者，国际上有表演。
B2 noun /fɪˈlɒsəfə/

philosopher

哲学家
Meaning
a person engaged in the study of philosophy or in serious thinking about fundamental questions
Example
Socrates was a famous philosopher of ancient Greece.
苏格拉底是古希腊著名的哲学家。
B1 noun /poʊl/

pole

杆
Meaning
a long, slender, vertical object or structure, typically made of wood, metal, or another material
Example
They placed the flag on top of the pole.
他们把旗帜放在杆顶上。
B2 noun /ˈpetəl/

Petal

花瓣
Meaning
One of the colored segments of a flower that forms the corolla
Example
Each petal of the daisy was white with a yellow center.
雏菊的每一片花瓣都是白色的，中央是黄色的。
C1 noun ˌprəʊ.baɪˈɒt.ɪk

probiotic

有益的细菌
Meaning
Live microorganisms that provide health benefits when consumed in adequate amounts.
Example
Yogurt is a natural source of probiotics that aid digestion.
酸奶是益生菌的天然来源，有助于消化。
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 /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。
B2 noun ˈpeɪtriəˌtɪzəm

patriotism

爱国主义
Meaning
The quality of being patriotic; devotion to and vigorous support for one's country.
Example
Victory Day reflects the patriotism of the entire nation.
胜利日反映了整个国家的爱国主义。
C2 verb /preɪt/

prate

喋喋不休
Meaning
to talk foolishly or at tedious length about something
Example
He would prate endlessly about his minor achievements.
他会不停地谈论他的微小成就。
B2 verb /poʊz/

pose

幸福
Meaning
To assume a particular position, especially for a photograph or display; to present a problem or question.
Example
She posed for a picture in front of the monument.
她在收到奖项时，无法隐藏她的幸福。
C1 noun /ˈpiː.kɒk ˈflaʊ.ər/

Peacock flower

孔雀花
Meaning
a tropical tree with bright orange and red flowers that resemble a peacock's tail
Example
The peacock flower tree blooms with stunning orange flowers in summer.
孔雀花树在夏季开着令人惊叹的橙色花朵。
C2 adjective /njuːˈmætɪk/

pneumatic

气动的
Meaning
operated by air or gas under pressure
Example
The factory uses pneumatic tools for assembly.
工厂使用气动工具进行组装。
C1 adjective /ˌpriːˈmɛdɪˌteɪtɪd/

premeditated

预谋
Meaning
planned in advance; done deliberately
Example
The crime was clearly premeditated.
这个犯罪显然是预谋的。
C2 adjective /ˈpɜːˌblaɪnd/

purblind

盲目或无知
Meaning
Having impaired or defective vision; lacking insight or understanding.
Example
The purblind approach to the problem led to many mistakes.
对问题的盲目处理导致了许多错误。
C2 adjective /ˌfærɪˈseɪɪkəl/

pharisaical

伪善的
Meaning
Excessively concerned with formal rules or outward show of morality, often in a hypocritical way.
Example
His pharisaical behavior made people doubt his sincerity.
他的伪善行为让人怀疑他的真诚。
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。
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 /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。
B2 noun /ˈprɒs.pekts/

prospects

前景
Meaning
The possibility or likelihood of some future event occurring.
Example
The prospects for growth look promising.
增长的前景看起来很有前途。
B1 adverb /ˈpræk.tɪ.kəl.i/

Practically

实际上; 几乎; 几乎
Meaning
in a practical manner; almost; nearly
Example
The project is practically finished.
这个项目几乎完成。
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 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。
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。
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。
B2 noun prəˈtæɡənɪst

protagonist

主角
Meaning
The leading character or one of the major characters in a drama, movie, novel, or other fictional text.
Example
Charles Darnay is one of the protagonists of the story.
查尔斯·达尔内是故事中的主角之一。
B2 verb /pɔːˈtreɪ/

portray

描绘
Meaning
to describe or represent something or someone in a work of art or literature
Example
The novel portrays a vivid picture of life in the countryside.
这部小说描绘了乡村生活的生动图景。
C2 adjective /ˈprɪɡɪʃ/

priggish

自以为是的道德主义者
Meaning
self-righteously moralistic and superior
Example
He came across as priggish when correcting everyone's manners.
当他纠正每个人的行为时，他显得很自以为是的道德主义者。
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。
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。
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。
C1 adjective /ˈplɒd.ɪŋ/

plodding

缓慢且乏味
Meaning
slow-moving and unexciting; showing steady effort
Example
The movie was entertaining but a bit plodding in the middle.
这部电影很有趣，但中间有点缓慢且乏味。
C2 adjective /ˈpɛndjʊləs/

pendulous

幸福
Meaning
hanging down loosely; drooping
Example
The pendulous fruit weighed down the branch.
她收到奖项时，无法隐藏她的幸福。
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 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。
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。
B2 noun /ˈpɔːt.fəʊ.li.əʊ/

portfolio

工作集、样本或工作清单
Meaning
A collection of work or samples demonstrating skills and expertise.
Example
His portfolio showcased his diverse range of skills.
他的投资组合展示了他广泛的技能。
C1 noun /ˈpɛrəntɪdʒ/

parentage

家族背景
Meaning
The identity and origins of one's parents; descent or lineage.
Example
Her noble parentage gave her access to the royal court.
她的高贵家族背景使她有机会进入皇宫。
B2 noun /pʌbˈlɪs.ɪ.ti/

Publicity

宣传
Meaning
public attention or notice given to someone or something; advertising or promotion
Example
The movie received a lot of publicity before its release.
这部电影在上映之前获得了很多宣传。
B1 noun /pɑːrˌtɪsɪˈpeɪʃən/

participation

参与
Meaning
the action of taking part in something
Example
Her participation in the competition was commendable.
她在比赛中的参与值得称赞。
C2 noun /poʊˈzɜːr/

poseur

Meaning
A person who pretends to be something they are not, often to impress others.
Example
Many considered him a poseur because he exaggerated his accomplishments.
A2 noun /ˈpoʊstər/

poster

海报
Meaning
a large printed picture or notice that is put on a wall for decoration or to advertise something
Example
They put up a movie poster outside the theater.
他们在电影院外面挂了一张电影海报。
A2 adjective /pjʊər/

Pure

纯净的; 清澈的; 无污点的; 无歧视的;
Meaning
clean; clear; untainted; without discrimination;
Example
The water from the mountain spring is pure.
来自山泉的水是纯净的。
C2 noun /ˌpɒlɪˈhiːdrən/

polyhedron

具有平面多边形面的固体
Meaning
a solid object with flat polygonal faces, straight edges, and vertices
Example
The mathematician studied a complex polyhedron model.
数学家研究了一个复杂的多面体模型。
C2 noun /foʊˈtɑːmɪtri/

photometry

光测量科学
Meaning
the science of measuring visible light in terms of its perceived brightness to human eyes
Example
Photometry helps in designing efficient lighting systems.
光度测量学帮助设计高效的照明系统。
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。
C2 noun /ˈpælɪˌnoʊd/

palinode

悔诗
Meaning
a poem or statement in which the writer retracts something said in an earlier work
Example
The poet wrote a palinode to apologize for his earlier harsh words.
诗人写了一首悔诗，为自己之前的尖锐言辞道歉。
C1 noun /ˈpluː.mɪdʒ/

plumage

羽毛
Meaning
the feathers covering a bird's body
Example
The peacock's plumage was vibrant and eye-catching.
孔雀的羽毛鲜艳夺目。
B2 noun /ˈprəʊsesə/

processor

处理器
Meaning
a machine or device that processes something, especially a computer's central processing unit (CPU)
Example
The new laptop has a faster processor.
这台新笔记本电脑有一个更快的处理器。
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。
B2 adjective /prəˈpoʊzd/

proposed

提议的
Meaning
suggested or put forward for consideration or discussion
Example
The proposed changes will improve the system.
提议的变更将改善系统。
B2 verb prəˈmoʊtɪŋ

promoting

促进
Meaning
Supporting or actively encouraging; helping to develop or increase.
Example
Promoting practical education ensures skill development.
推广实践教育确保技能发展。
B2 noun prəʊb

probe

探测器
Meaning
An unmanned exploratory spacecraft designed to transmit information about its environment.
Example
The probe collected data from the planet's surface.
探测器从行星表面收集数据。
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。
C2 noun /ˈpæn.θi.ɪ.zəm/

pantheism

泛神论
Meaning
The belief that God and the universe are identical, or that everything is a manifestation of God.
Example
Spinoza’s philosophy is often associated with pantheism.
斯宾诺莎的哲学常与泛神论相关联。
C1 verb /praʊl/

prowl

悄悄走动（猎取或寻找）
Meaning
To move around quietly and secretly, especially while hunting or searching.
Example
The cat prowled around the garden at night.
猫在夜间悄悄地绕着花园走。
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 /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。
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 adjective /pərˈtɪk.jʊ.lər/

particular

特别
Meaning
specific or special; distinct from others
Example
He is very particular about his diet.
他对自己的饮食非常挑剔。
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。