B2 noun
Patriot
爱国者
C2 verb /ˈpɛrəɡrɪˌneɪt/
peregrinate
幸福
Meaning
To travel or wander from place to place.
Example
He loved to peregrinate across the countryside during summer.
当她收到奖项时，她无法隐藏她的幸福。
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。
C1 noun /pʌn/
pun
双关语
Meaning
A humorous use of words that suggests different meanings or words that sound alike.
Example
He made a clever pun about the bakery's bread rising.
他在面包店关于面包发酵的玩笑中巧妙地运用了双关语。
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。
B2 adverb /ˈpɑrʃəli/
Partially
部分地; 不完全地;
Meaning
to some extent; not completely; incompletely
Example
The building was only partially destroyed in the fire.
这座建筑在火灾中仅部分被摧毁。
C1 noun /ˈpɪk.æks/
Pick-axe
鹤嘴锄
Meaning
a tool with a heavy metal head and long handle used for breaking up hard ground or rock
Example
The miner used a pick-axe to break through the rocky surface.
矿工用鹤嘴锄打破了岩石表面。
A2 noun /ˈfəʊtəɡrɑːf/
photograph
照片
Meaning
a picture made using a camera
Example
She took a photograph of the sunset.
她拍了一张日落的照片。
B1 noun pəˈten.ʃəl
potential
潜力
Meaning
Having or showing the capacity to become or develop into something in the future.
Example
The potential for innovation is immense.
创新的潜力是巨大的。
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。
B1 adjective pəˈlɪtɪkəl
political
政治的
Meaning
Relating to the government or public affairs of a country; relating to politics or political parties.
Example
The political agenda included autonomy.
政治议程包括自治。
C2 noun /ˈplɔːdɪt/
plaudit
赞扬
Meaning
an expression of praise or approval
Example
The actor received plaudit for his outstanding performance.
演员因其出色的表现获得了赞扬。
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 noun /ˈfærɪsiː/
pharisee
伪君子
Meaning
A member of an ancient Jewish sect; by extension, a self-righteous or hypocritical person.
Example
He acted like a pharisee, judging others while ignoring his own faults.
他像个法利赛人一样行事，批评别人却忽视自己的错误。
C1 adjective /pərˈpɔːrtɪd/
purported
所谓的
Meaning
alleged or claimed to be true, often without proof
Example
The purported evidence was later proven false.
所谓的证据后来被证明是错误的。
B2 noun /ˈpleɪsmənt/
placement
职位安排或分配
Meaning
the act of putting something or someone in a particular position or job
Example
The company arranged job placement for the graduates.
公司为毕业生安排了工作岗位。
B2 noun /ˈplæn.tɪn/
Plantain
大蕉
Meaning
a large green banana-like fruit that is usually cooked before eating
Example
Plantain can be fried, boiled, or baked and is a staple food in many tropical countries.
大蕉可以油炸、煮沸或烘烤，是许多热带国家的主食。
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 /pəˈzɛsər/
possessor
所有者
Meaning
A person who owns or holds something.
Example
The possessor of the land built a new house.
土地的所有者建造了一座新房。
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。
B2 adjective /ˌpoʊstˈwɔːr/
post-war
战后
Meaning
relating to the period after a war has ended
Example
The country experienced rapid economic growth in the post-war years.
该国在战后时期经历了快速的经济增长。
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。
B2 noun /pəˈræmɪtər/
parameter
参数
Meaning
a limit, boundary, or measurable factor that defines or determines something
Example
We need to set clear parameters for this project.
我们需要为这个项目设定明确的参数。
A1 adjective /ˈprɪti/
Pretty
漂亮的; 可爱的; 吸引人的
Meaning
attractive in a delicate way; fairly or moderately
Example
She wore a pretty dress to the party.
她穿着一件漂亮的裙子参加聚会。
A2 noun /ˈpær.ət/
Parrot
鹦鹉
Meaning
a tropical bird with a curved beak and often brightly colored feathers that can be taught to speak
Example
The colorful parrot repeated everything the children said.
那只五彩斑斓的鹦鹉重复了孩子们说的所有话。
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.
B1 noun /ˌprɛpəˈreɪʃən/
preparation
准备
Meaning
The act of getting ready or making arrangements for something.
Example
The team made careful preparation for the presentation.
团队为演示做了充分的准备。
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 /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。
C2 adjective /ˌpɛrɪpəˈtɛtɪk/
peripatetic
流浪者
Meaning
Traveling from place to place, especially for work or based on lifestyle.
Example
He led a peripatetic life as a traveling teacher.
他作为一名旅行教师过着流动的生活。
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。
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。
A2 adjective /ˈpɜːrsənl/
personal
个人的
Meaning
relating to a particular person rather than anyone else
Example
She shared some personal details about her family.
她分享了一些关于她家庭的个人细节。
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。
A2 preposition/conjunction/noun/adjective /plʌs/
plus
加/优势
Meaning
in addition to; a positive aspect or advantage
Example
She received an A plus on her exam.
她在考试中得了一个A plus。
C2 noun /ˈpælɪmpsɛst/
palimpsest
重写本
Meaning
a manuscript or document that has been written over but still bears traces of earlier writing; something reused or altered but still retaining traces of its earlier form
Example
The ancient manuscript was a palimpsest, showing faint traces of previous texts beneath the new writing.
这本古老的手稿是一个重写本，下面隐藏着以前文本的微弱痕迹。
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。
C2 noun /ˈpɛstɪləns/
pestilence
瘟疫
Meaning
A deadly or virulent epidemic disease that spreads rapidly.
Example
The medieval city was devastated by a pestilence.
中世纪的城市被瘟疫摧毁。
C2 noun /ˈprɛlət/
prelate
高级神职人员
Meaning
A high-ranking member of the clergy, especially a bishop or abbot.
Example
The prelate delivered a sermon to the congregation.
普雷拉特向会众发表了讲道。
B1 noun pɑːˈtɪs.ɪ.pənts
participants
参与者
Meaning
People who take part in something; those involved in an activity or event.
Example
Participants will enjoy breathtaking views.
参与者将享受令人惊叹的景观。
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。
A1 adjective /ˈpɒs.ə.bəl/
Possible
可能
Meaning
able to be done or achieved; likely to happen; feasible
Example
It is possible to learn a new language at any age.
在任何年龄学习新语言是可能的。
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 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 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。
A2 noun /ˈpɑːrkɪŋ/
parking
停车场
Meaning
the action or practice of leaving a vehicle in a particular place for a period of time
Example
There was no available parking near the restaurant.
餐厅附近没有空停车位。
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。
C1 noun /ˈpɑːrtʃmənt/
parchment
羊皮纸
Meaning
a thin material made from animal skin, used in the past for writing
Example
The ancient manuscript was written on parchment.
古老的手稿写在羊皮纸上。
B2 noun /ˈpoʊ.di.əm/
Podium
讲台
Meaning
a small platform on which a person may stand to be seen by an audience
Example
The winner stood on the podium to receive the gold medal.
获胜者站在讲台上领奖。
C2 verb /ˈpɒntɪfɪkeɪt/
pontificate
自负或武断地讲话或行动；担任教皇职务
Meaning
to speak or act in a pompous or dogmatic way; to officiate as a pontiff
Example
He pontificated on the importance of education for over an hour.
他在一个小时内讲述了教育的重要性。
C1 noun /ˈpəʊstˌskrɪpt/
postscript
附言
Meaning
an additional remark at the end of a letter or text, after the signature
Example
She added a brief postscript to thank him again.
她加了一句简短的附言，再次感谢他。
B1 noun /ˈpaʊdər/
powder
粉末
Meaning
a fine, dry substance made of very tiny particles
Example
She sprinkled some powder on the cake.
她在蛋糕上撒了一些粉。
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。
C2 noun /ˌsuːdəʊəˈpɒsəl/
pseudapostle
伪使徒
Meaning
a false or pretended apostle
Example
The preacher was condemned as a pseudapostle.
这位传教士被定为伪使徒。
C1 noun /ˈpɜːrpɪtreɪtər/
perpetrator
罪犯
Meaning
a person who commits a harmful, illegal, or immoral act
Example
The police arrested the perpetrator of the crime.
警方逮捕了犯罪嫌疑人。
B1 noun /pərˈfɔːrmər/
performer
表演者
Meaning
a person who entertains an audience by acting, singing, dancing, or playing music
Example
The performer received a standing ovation for her song.
表演者因她的歌曲获得了起立鼓掌。
C1 noun /prəˈpɛlənt/
propellant
推进剂
Meaning
A substance that drives or pushes something forward, especially fuel in rockets or engines.
Example
The rocket uses a liquid propellant to launch into space.
火箭使用液体推进剂发射进入太空。
C1 verb /ˈpændər/
pander
迎合, 奉承
Meaning
to indulge or exploit the weaknesses, desires, or immoral tendencies of others
Example
The politician was accused of pandering to voters' fears.
政治家被指控迎合选民的恐惧。
C1 adjective /ˌpæn.əˈræm.ɪk/
panoramic
全景视图
Meaning
Giving a wide view of an extensive area in all directions.
Example
The hotel offers panoramic views of the ocean.
酒店提供海洋的全景视野。
C2 noun /ˈpætrɪˌmoʊni/
patrimony
遗产
Meaning
Property or inheritance passed down from one's father or ancestors.
Example
The castle was part of his patrimony from his noble ancestors.
这座城堡是他从贵族祖先那里继承的遗产的一部分。
B2 noun ˈpɛstɪˌsaɪd
pesticide
杀虫剂
Meaning
A substance used for destroying insects or other organisms harmful to cultivated plants or to animals.
Example
The pesticide sprayed in the field killed the harmful insects.
在田间喷洒的杀虫剂杀死了有害的昆虫。
C2 noun /ˈpɪkəloʊ/
piccolo
小长笛
Meaning
a small flute, higher in pitch than the regular flute
Example
She played a lively tune on the piccolo during the concert.
她在音乐会期间吹奏了生动的皮科洛旋律。
B2 verb /pərˈsuː/
pursue
追求
Meaning
to follow or chase with the intent to catch or achieve something
Example
She decided to pursue her dreams of becoming a doctor.
她决定追求成为医生的梦想。
B1 verb /preɪ/
pray
祈祷
Meaning
to speak to God or a deity; to hope earnestly
Example
Many people pray for peace in the world.
许多人祈祷世界的和平。
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。
B2 adjective /prəˈfɪʃ.ənt/
proficient
熟练
Meaning
Competent or skilled in doing or using something; having great knowledge or experience.
Example
She is highly proficient in multiple languages.
她在多种语言方面非常熟练。
C2 noun /ˌfoʊ.nəˈlɑː.dʒi/
phonology
语音学
Meaning
the study of the sound system of a language
Example
She is studying phonology to understand how sounds function in English.
她正在研究语音学，以了解英语中声音的功能。
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。
C2 adjective /ˌpɛrənˈθɛtɪkəl/
parenthetical
括号中的评论
Meaning
Relating to or expressed in parentheses; a side remark or digression.
Example
He added a parenthetical comment during the lecture.
他在讲座期间添加了一个括号中的评论。
B2 noun /ˈpraɪ.vət ˈtuː.tər/
Private tutor
私人导师
Meaning
a teacher who gives individual instruction to a student outside of regular school
Example
The private tutor helped the student improve his math skills.
私人导师帮助学生提高了他的数学技能。
C2 noun /ˈplænɪsfɪr/
planisphere
星图仪
Meaning
a rotating star chart used to display the visible stars for any time and date
Example
The astronomer used a planisphere to identify the constellations.
天文学家使用星图仪来识别星座。
C1 noun /pləˈsiːboʊ/
placebo
安慰剂
Meaning
a substance with no therapeutic effect, used as a control in testing new drugs
Example
The patient was given a placebo to compare the effect of the real drug.
患者被给了一个安慰剂，以比较真实药物的效果。
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。
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。
B2 noun /ˈpʌŋk.tʃər/
Puncture
穿孔
Meaning
a small hole in a tire that causes air to escape
Example
I had to fix a puncture in my bicycle tire this morning.
今天早上我不得不修理我的自行车轮胎上的一个穿孔。
C2 noun ˌpɜː.pɪˈtʃuː.ɪ.ti
perpetuity
永恒，永久性，连续性
Meaning
Permanence, eternity, continuity.
Example
The contract ensures payments in perpetuity.
合同保证永续付款。
C1 verb /præns/
prance
高傲地走
Meaning
To move with high, springy steps, often to show off or attract attention.
Example
The horse pranced around the field gracefully.
那匹马骄傲地走过了田野。
B1 noun /pɜːrs/
purse
钱包
Meaning
a small bag used by women to carry money and personal items
Example
She kept her wallet in her purse.
她把钱包放进了她的手袋里。
B2 noun /ˈpɑːs.tʃər/
Posture
幸福
Meaning
the position in which someone holds their body; a particular attitude or approach
Example
Good posture is important for preventing back pain.
当她收到奖项时，她无法掩饰自己的幸福。
A1 noun /ˈpiːpl/
people
人们
Meaning
a group of human beings collectively
Example
The people in the town gathered for the festival.
城里的人们为节日聚集。
B2 noun /ˈpaɪ.rə.si/
Piracy
海盗行为；盗版
Meaning
the practice of attacking and robbing ships at sea; the unauthorized use or reproduction of copyrighted material
Example
Software piracy costs companies billions of dollars annually.
软件盗版每年给公司造成数十亿美元的损失。
C1 verb /pərˈsɑːnɪfaɪ/
personify
幸福
Meaning
To represent or embody a quality, idea, or concept in human form.
Example
She personifies kindness and generosity.
当她收到奖项时，她无法隐藏自己的幸福。
C1 adjective /ˈpjuːtrɪd/
putrid
腐烂的
Meaning
decayed and emitting a foul smell
Example
The garbage smelled putrid after days in the sun.
垃圾在阳光下几天后开始发臭，变得腐烂。
C2 adjective /ˈpɑːrləs/
parlous
危险的
Meaning
Full of danger or risk; precarious.
Example
The company is in a parlous financial state.
公司处于一个危险的财政状态。
C1 noun /ˈplæn.teɪn ˈflaʊ.ər/
Plantain flower
芭蕉花
Meaning
The flower bud of a banana plant, used as a vegetable in cooking
Example
We cooked plantain flower curry for dinner.
我们为晚餐做了芭蕉花咖喱。
A2 phrasal verb /pɪk ʌp/
pick up
捡起; 接载; 学会
Meaning
to lift something; to collect or receive someone or something; to learn or acquire gradually; to improve or increase
Example
She picked up the book from the floor.
她从地板上捡起了那本书。
C1 noun /prəˈtruːʒən/
protrusion
突出部分
Meaning
Something that sticks out or projects from a surface.
Example
The protrusion on the wall made it difficult to move the furniture.
墙上的突出部分使得移动家具变得困难。
B2 noun /ˈpɜː.tʃəs.ɪŋ ˈpaʊ.ɚ/
purchasing power
购买力
Meaning
The amount of goods and services that can be purchased with a unit of currency.
Example
Due to inflation, people's purchasing power has decreased.
由于通货膨胀，人们的购买力下降了。
C1 noun /ˈpɒlɪɡɒn/
polygon
多边形
Meaning
a flat shape with three or more straight sides
Example
The artist drew a colorful polygon on the canvas.
艺术家在画布上画了一个五彩的多边形。
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。
B1 noun/verb /ˈprɛʃər/
pressure
压力
Meaning
the force applied to something or the feeling of stress or tension
Example
The pressure of the situation made him nervous.
情境的压力让他感到紧张。
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 /priˈɛmptɪv/
preemptive
预防性
Meaning
Serving or intended to prevent something by taking action first.
Example
The government took preemptive measures to control inflation.
政府采取了预防措施来控制通货膨胀。
C1 noun /fɪˈziːk/
physique
体型
Meaning
the form, size, and development of a person's body
Example
He has an athletic physique due to years of training.
他通过多年的训练有着运动员般的体型。
C1 adjective /pɒˈstɪəriər/
posterior
后部
Meaning
Situated at or toward the back; later in time.
Example
The posterior part of the brain controls vision.
大脑的后部控制视觉。
C2 adjective /pjuːˈtrɛsənt/
putrescent
腐烂的
Meaning
undergoing the process of decay; rotting
Example
The putrescent odor made everyone leave the room.
腐烂的气味让所有人都离开了房间。
C1 noun /ˈsaɪkiː/
psyche
灵魂 / 心智
Meaning
the human soul, mind, or spirit
Example
The novel explores the depths of the human psyche.
这本小说探索了人类心智的深度。
C1 noun /ˈpæd.ək/
paddock
马或其他动物的围场
Meaning
a small enclosed field where horses or other animals are kept
Example
The horses were grazing in the paddock.
马群在围场里吃草。
C2 noun /ˈpɒl.i.mæθ/
polymath
博学者
Meaning
a person with knowledge of many different subjects
Example
Leonardo da Vinci was a true polymath, excelling in art, science, and engineering.
列奥纳多·达·芬奇是一个真正的博学者，擅长艺术、科学和工程。
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 /ˈpɒp.jʊ.ləs/
Populous
人口众多
Meaning
having a large population; densely populated; crowded with people
Example
China is the most populous country in the world.
中国是世界上人口最多的国家。
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。
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。
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 /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 /plʊəˈrælɪti/
plurality
多数或大部分
Meaning
the state of being multiple; the greater part or majority
Example
In the election, she won by a plurality of votes.
在选举中，她凭借选票的多数赢得了胜利。
B1 verb /ˈpɜːrtʃəs/
purchase
购买
Meaning
to buy something; to acquire by paying money
Example
I need to purchase groceries for the week.
我需要购买一周的食物。
B1 noun /ˌprezənˈteɪʃən/
presentation
展示
Meaning
The manner or style in which something is given, offered, or displayed.
Example
The presentation of the new product was well received.
新产品的展示得到了很好的接受。
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 noun /ˈpɛdəˌɡɒɡ/
pedagogue
教师
Meaning
a teacher, especially a strict or formal one
Example
The old pedagogue insisted on discipline in the classroom.
那位老教育学家坚持在课堂上纪律。
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 noun /prəˌnʌnsiˈeɪʃən/
pronunciation
发音
Meaning
the way a word or language is spoken; the act or result of pronouncing words
Example
Her pronunciation of French words has improved significantly.
她的法语单词发音有了很大提高。
B2 verb /prɪˈzjuːm/
presume
假设
Meaning
To suppose something is true without proof; to take for granted.
Example
I presume she has already left for the meeting.
我假设她已经去参加会议了。
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, 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 /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。
B2 noun /ˈpæʃ.ən/
Passion
热情
Meaning
strong enthusiasm or excitement for something; intense emotion or feeling
Example
Her passion for music led her to become a professional singer.
她对音乐的热情促使她成为一名职业歌手。
C1 noun pɔɪz
poise
自信与冷静
Meaning
Natural confidence and composure maintained under pressure.
Example
A good speaker maintains poise under pressure.
一个好的演讲者在压力下保持冷静。
B2 noun /ˈpɔːrɪdʒ/
porridge
Meaning
A soft food made by boiling oats or other grains in milk or water.
Example
She had a bowl of porridge for breakfast.
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 /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。