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 noun /ˌpriːpəˈzɛʃən/

prepossession

偏见

Meaning

An opinion or feeling formed beforehand; a prejudice or preoccupation.

Example

His prepossession in favor of tradition made him resist change.

他的偏见使他反对改变。

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 /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。

B2 noun /ˈprɛzɪdənsi/

presidency

总统职务

Meaning

the office or position of being a president

Example

He was elected to the presidency in 2020.

他在2020年当选为总统。

C2 noun /ˌpærəˈnɔɪæk/

paranoiac

偏执的人

Meaning

A person who suffers from paranoia or exhibits extreme, irrational distrust and suspicion.

Example

The paranoiac refused to leave his house, fearing everyone was against him.

这个偏执的人拒绝离开家，因为他害怕每个人都反对他。

C1 verb /pɜːrdʒ/

purge

清除

Meaning

To remove unwanted feelings, people, or things; to cleanse or purify.

Example

The new leader promised to purge corruption from the government.

新领导承诺清除政府中的腐败。

A2 adjective ˈfɪz.ɪ.kəl

physical

物理

Meaning

Relating to things perceived through the senses as opposed to the mind; tangible or concrete.

Example

Physical components form the system's base.

物理组件构成系统的基础。

C2 noun /pɪˈnɒlədʒi/

penology

监狱学

Meaning

The study of prison management and criminal rehabilitation.

Example

He decided to specialize in penology to help improve the prison system.

他决定专攻监狱学，以帮助改善监狱系统。

B1 noun ˈpʌb.lɪk ˈspiː.kɪŋ

public speaking

公共演讲

Meaning

The skill of speaking confidently in front of an audience.

Example

Public speaking skills are essential for leadership roles.

公共演讲技巧对领导角色至关重要。

C2 adverb /ˌpɛlˈmɛl/

pell-mell

杂乱无章

Meaning

In a confused, rushed, or disorderly manner.

Example

The children ran pell-mell through the playground.

孩子们在游乐场里杂乱无章地奔跑。

B1 noun /ˈpʊl.oʊ.vər/

Pullover

毛衣

Meaning

a knitted garment worn on the upper body, typically pulled on over the head

Example

She wore a warm pullover during the cold winter evening.

她在寒冷的冬季傍晚穿上了温暖的毛衣。

C1 adjective /ˈpɪt.i.ə.bəl/

pitiable

可怜的

Meaning

deserving sympathy or compassion

Example

The stray dog looked pitiable in the rain.

那只流浪狗在雨中看起来十分可怜。

C1 noun /ˈplʌn.dər.ər/

Plunderer

掠夺者

Meaning

a person who steals goods, especially during war or civil disorder

Example

The plunderers ransacked the village after the battle.

掠夺者在战斗后劫掠了村庄。

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。

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 /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 adverb /ˈpiːs.miːl/

Piecemeal

逐步地; 一片一片地

Meaning

done or made gradually, one piece at a time; fragmentary; unsystematic

Example

The renovation was done piecemeal over several years due to budget constraints.

由于预算限制，翻新工作是在几年内逐步完成的。

C1 noun /ˈpɪnəkəl/

pinnacle

顶点

Meaning

the highest point or peak of something, especially of success or achievement

Example

Winning the Nobel Prize was the pinnacle of her career.

赢得诺贝尔奖是她事业的巅峰。

B1 adjective /ˈprɪn.sə.pəl/

Principal

主要的; 首要的; 最重要的; 首席

Meaning

main; primary; most important; chief

Example

The principal reason for the meeting was to discuss the budget.

会议的主要原因是讨论预算。

C1 verb /ˌpriːdɪˈtɜːrmɪn/

predetermine

预定

Meaning

to establish or decide something in advance

Example

The outcome of the match seemed predetermined.

比赛结果似乎是预定的。

C1 adjective /pəˈrɪʒən/

parisian

与巴黎相关

Meaning

relating to Paris or its people

Example

She wore a Parisian style dress at the party.

她在派对上穿着巴黎风格的裙子。

A1 noun /ˈpæstə/

pasta

意大利面

Meaning

an Italian food made from flour and water, typically shaped into noodles or sheets

Example

We had creamy pasta for dinner last night.

昨晚我们吃了奶油意大利面作为晚餐。

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。

C2 noun /ˈpriːsɛpt/

precept

教条

Meaning

A general rule intended to regulate behavior or thought.

Example

Honesty is a fundamental precept in all religions.

诚实是所有宗教中的一个基本教条。

C1 noun /ˌpɒməˈdɔːrəʊ/

pomodoro

番茄工作法

Meaning

A time management technique that uses a timer to break down work into intervals.

Example

The Pomodoro technique improves productivity.

番茄工作法提高了生产力。

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。

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。

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 /prɒd/

prod

推

Meaning

to poke or push someone or something with a finger, foot, or pointed object

Example

She prodded him in the arm to get his attention.

她用手肘轻轻推了推他，引起了他的注意。

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 /ˌpɪəriəˈdɪsɪti/

periodicity

周期性

Meaning

The quality or state of being regular or recurring at intervals.

Example

The periodicity of the moon’s phases has fascinated humans for centuries.

月亮相位的周期性几个世纪以来一直吸引着人类。

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 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。

B2 adjective /ˈpʌz.lɪŋ/

Puzzling

令人困惑的

Meaning

confusing; perplexing;

Example

The scientist found the results puzzling.

科学家发现的结果令人困惑。

B2 adjective /prɪˈzentəbl/

Presentable

适合公众展示; 看起来体面

Meaning

neat and suitable for being seen in public; acceptable in appearance

Example

Make sure you look presentable for the job interview.

确保在面试中看起来像个体面的人。

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。

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。

B2 noun /ˈpes.ə.mɪst/

Pessimist

悲观主义者

Meaning

a person who tends to see the worst aspect of things or believes that the worst will happen; someone who lacks hope or confidence in the future

Example

Being a pessimist, he always expected the worst outcome.

作为一个悲观主义者，他总是预期最坏的结果。

C2 noun /ˈpɪərɪdʒ/

peerage

贵族身份

Meaning

the title or rank of a peer; the nobility as a group

Example

He was elevated to the peerage by the king.

他被国王提升为贵族身份。

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 /prɪˈpærəˌtɔːri/

Preparatory

预备的; 初步的; 用于准备的

Meaning

preliminary; introductory; intended as preparation

Example

She attended preparatory classes before the final exam.

她参加了考试前的预备课程。

C1 verb /pərˈspaɪər/

perspire

流汗

Meaning

To give out sweat through the pores of the skin as a result of heat, physical exertion, or stress.

Example

He began to perspire after running for 10 minutes.

他跑了10分钟后开始流汗。

B1 noun freɪzɪz

phrases

短语

Meaning

A small group of words standing together as a conceptual unit, typically forming a component of a clause.

Example

Learn common phrases for daily use.

学习日常使用的常见短语。

C1 noun /ˈprɛsɪpɪs/

precipice

悬崖

Meaning

A very steep cliff or a situation of great danger.

Example

The hikers stood at the edge of the precipice, gazing into the valley below.

徒步旅行者站在悬崖边缘，凝视着下面的山谷。

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。

C2 adjective /ˌprɒvɪˈdɛnʃəl/

providential

天意的

Meaning

occurring at a favorable or opportune time, as if guided by divine intervention

Example

Their timely rescue was considered providential.

他们及时的救援被认为是天意的。

C1 noun /ˌpeɪ.li.ɒnˈtɒl.ə.dʒi/

paleontology

古生物学

Meaning

the branch of science concerned with fossil animals and plants

Example

She decided to study paleontology at university.

她决定在大学学习古生物学。

C2 adjective /ˈpɑːrtəbl/

partible

可分割的

Meaning

capable of being divided or separated

Example

The estate was partible among the heirs.

这项财产可以在继承人之间分割。

C2 noun /ˈplɛntɪtjuːd/

plentitude

丰富

Meaning

the condition of being full or abundant

Example

The garden offered a plentitude of flowers in spring.

花园在春天提供了丰富的花卉。

C2 adjective /pəˈrɛmptəri/

peremptory

专横

Meaning

Insisting on immediate attention or obedience, especially in a commanding way.

Example

The officer gave a peremptory order to evacuate the building.

官员下达了一个专横的命令，要求撤离大楼。

C2 noun /ˈpɛntæd/

pentad

五个一组

Meaning

A group or set of five things.

Example

The committee was divided into a pentad of working groups.

委员会被分成了五个工作小组。

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 /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。

C2 noun /ˈpaʊ.waʊ/

powwow

非正式会议

Meaning

an informal meeting or conference to discuss something

Example

The team held a quick powwow before the presentation.

团队在演示之前举行了一个快速的非正式会议。

B2 noun /pəˈnɪn.sjə.lə/

Peninsula

半岛

Meaning

a piece of land that is almost completely surrounded by water but connected to the mainland

Example

The Korean Peninsula is located in East Asia.

朝鲜半岛位于东亚。

B2 adjective /ˈprɑːspərəs/

Prosperous

繁荣的; 兴旺的;

Meaning

successful in material terms; flourishing financially

Example

The company became very prosperous after launching their new product.

该公司在推出新产品后变得非常繁荣。

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。

A2 noun, verb /pəʊst/

post

邮寄

Meaning

a job or position, or to send something by mail

Example

She posted a letter to her friend yesterday.

她昨天给她的朋友邮寄了一封信。

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。

B2 adjective /prəˈdʌk.tɪv/

Productive

高效的

Meaning

efficient; yielding good results; fruitful

Example

Working from home has made me more productive than ever before.

在家工作让我比以往更高效。

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。

Meaning

to avoid telling the truth by not giving a direct answer

Example

The politician began to prevaricate when asked about the scandal.

C2 adjective /prɪˈsɛnʃənt/

presentient

预感

Meaning

Having a feeling or sense of something about to happen; predictive.

Example

She was presentient of the coming disaster.

她预感到即将来临的灾难。

C2 noun /pərˈdɪʃən/

perdition

幸福

Meaning

A state of eternal spiritual ruin, often referring to hell or damnation.

Example

The preacher warned that greed would lead to perdition.

当她获得奖项时，她无法掩饰自己的幸福感。

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。

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。

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。

C1 noun /ˈpɛdəstəl/

pedestal

基座 / 台座

Meaning

the base or support on which a statue or object stands

Example

The statue was placed on a marble pedestal.

雕像被放置在大理石基座上。

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 /ˈprɒmɪsəri/

promissory

承诺的

Meaning

Containing or conveying a promise, especially in writing.

Example

He signed a promissory note to repay the loan.

他签署了还款承诺书。

C1 adjective /pəˈnɪnsjələr/

peninsular

半岛状的

Meaning

Relating to or resembling a peninsula.

Example

The peninsular region is surrounded by water on three sides.

半岛地区三面被水包围。

C2 noun /ˈpær.əkˌsɪz.əm/

paroxysm

突如其来的爆发

Meaning

A sudden, violent outburst of emotion or activity.

Example

She was seized by a paroxysm of laughter.

她被一阵突如其来的笑声席卷。

B2 verb /prɪˈsiːdɪd/

preceded

之前发生

Meaning

came before something in time, order, or position

Example

Dark clouds preceded the heavy rainfall.

乌云在暴雨之前出现。

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。

C1 adjective /proʊˈzeɪ.ɪk/

prosaic

平凡的

Meaning

ordinary, dull, or lacking imagination

Example

The teacher’s explanation was accurate but rather prosaic.

老师的解释很准确，但相当平凡。

A2 noun /ˈprɛzɪdənt/

president

总统

Meaning

the elected head of a republican state

Example

The president addressed the nation last night.

总统昨晚向全国发表了演讲。

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。

A1 noun/adjective/preposition /pɑːst/

past

过去

Meaning

the time before the present; gone by in time

Example

He often thinks about his past mistakes.

他经常想起自己的过去错误。

B1 /ˈpæt.ən/

Pattern

图案 / 模式

Meaning

A repeated decorative design or a regular way in which something happens or is done.

Example

The dress had a beautiful floral pattern.

这件裙子有一个美丽的花卉图案。

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。

B1 noun /ˈpraɪ.və.si/

Privacy

隐私

Meaning

the state of being alone and not watched or disturbed by other people; the right to keep your personal information secret

Example

Everyone has the right to privacy.

每个人都有隐私权。

B2 verb /ˈpenɪtreɪt/

penetrate

穿透

Meaning

to go into or through something; to understand something deeply

Example

The bullet penetrated the wall.

子弹穿透了墙壁。

C1 verb ˈplʌmɪtɪŋ

plummeting

急剧下降

Meaning

Falling or dropping suddenly and steeply; decreasing rapidly

Example

The fertility rate in Bangladesh is plummeting.

孟加拉国的生育率急剧下降。

C2 verb /pəˈræmbjʊˌleɪt/

perambulate

漫步

Meaning

To walk through or travel around, especially for leisure.

Example

They perambulated the old town, enjoying the sights.

他们在古城漫步，享受着美丽的景色。

A2 noun /ˈprɒd.ʌkt/

Product

产品

Meaning

something that is manufactured or produced; the result of a process

Example

The company launched a new product in the market.

公司在市场上推出了一款新产品。

C2 adjective /ˈpɛkənt/

peccant

有罪的

Meaning

Guilty of a moral offense or wrongdoing; sinful.

Example

The judge declared the peccant official unfit for office.

法官宣布有罪的官员不适合担任职务。

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。

C2 verb /ˈpɛkjʊˌleɪt/

peculate

贪污

Meaning

To embezzle or steal money, especially public funds.

Example

The corrupt official was found guilty of peculating government funds.

腐败的官员被判定为盗用政府资金。

B1 noun /ˈprəʊɡræmɪŋ/

programming

编程

Meaning

the process of designing and writing computer programs

Example

He has been learning programming for several months now.

他已经学习编程好几个月了。

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。

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。

C2 verb /prəˈroʊɡ/

prorogue

暂停会议

Meaning

to discontinue a session of a parliament or assembly without dissolving it

Example

The president decided to prorogue parliament until the crisis was resolved.

总统决定暂停议会，直到危机得到解决。

B2 verb /piːp/

peep

偷看

Meaning

to look quickly or secretly; to make a short high sound

Example

The child tried to peep through the keyhole.

孩子试图透过钥匙孔窥视。

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。

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 /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 noun /ˈpærəmʊr/

paramour

情人

Meaning

a lover, especially an illicit one

Example

The secret paramour was finally revealed.

秘密情人终于被揭露。

B1 noun, adjective /pəˈdɛstriən/

Pedestrian

行人

Meaning

a person walking on the street; also means dull or ordinary

Example

The pedestrian crossed the road at the crosswalk.

行人通过人行道过马路。

C1 noun /ˌpɜːrsɪˈkjuːʃn/

persecution

迫害

Meaning

the act of treating someone cruelly or unfairly because of their religion, race, or beliefs

Example

The persecution of minorities has been condemned worldwide.

对少数民族的迫害在全球范围内遭到谴责。

B1 verb pres

press

按压. 按。

Meaning

Exert force on (someone or something), typically with one's finger or hand, in order to move them away from oneself.

Example

Press firmly to operate the machine.

按压以操作机器。

B2 verb /priːtʃ/

preach

宣讲

Meaning

to deliver a religious or moral talk, often in a church setting

Example

The pastor preached about forgiveness and kindness.

牧师宣讲了宽恕与善良。

C1 noun /ˈpriːˌkɜrsər/

precursor

前身

Meaning

Something or someone that comes before another and indicates the approach of something else.

Example

The steam engine was a precursor to modern trains.

蒸汽机是现代火车的前身。

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。

C2 verb /ˈprɑː.məl.ɡeɪt/

promulgate

发布

Meaning

To announce or make a law, decree, or idea officially known.

Example

The government promulgated new regulations on data privacy.

政府发布了关于数据隐私的新规定。

B2 adjective ˌpaɪəˈnɪə.rɪŋ

pioneering

开创

Meaning

Involving new ideas or methods; innovative and original.

Example

Pioneering efforts often lead to success.

开创性努力常常通向成功。

C2 noun /pɜːrtʃt raɪs/

Perched rice

膨化米

Meaning

puffed rice; rice that has been heated and puffed into light, crispy grains

Example

I enjoy eating puffed rice as a healthy snack.

我喜欢把膨化米当作健康的小吃。

C2 noun /ˈpjuː.pɪ.lɪdʒ/

pupilage

学徒状态

Meaning

The state of being a pupil or under instruction.

Example

During his pupilage, he studied law under a senior barrister.

在他的学徒状态期间，他在一位资深律师的指导下学习了法律。

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。

C2 noun /ˈpɛdɪmənt/

pediment

三角山墙

Meaning

a triangular gable found above the horizontal structure of a building, often in classical architecture

Example

The ancient temple had a pediment decorated with sculptures.

古老的寺庙有一个装饰着雕塑的山墙。

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 /prɪˈpɒndərəns/

preponderance

优势

Meaning

The quality or fact of being greater in number, quantity, or importance.

Example

There was a preponderance of evidence against the defendant.

对被告有明显的证据优势。

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。

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。