C1 noun /pɜːrl drɒp/

Pearl drop

珍珠滴

Meaning

a single pearl used as jewelry, often in earrings or pendants

Example

The elegant pearl drop earrings complemented her outfit perfectly.

那对优雅的珍珠滴耳环与她的服装完美搭配。

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。

C1 verb /proʊˈtruːd/

protrude

突出

Meaning

To stick out or extend beyond a surface.

Example

A nail was protruding from the wooden board.

一根钉子从木板中突出出来。

C1 noun /ˈpʌndɪt/

pundit

专家

Meaning

An expert in a particular subject or field who is frequently called upon to give opinions to the public.

Example

Political pundits debated the election results on television.

政治专家在电视上讨论了选举结果。

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。

C1 noun prəˈtɛk.ʃə.nɪ.zəm

protectionism

保护主义

Meaning

The theory or practice of shielding a country's domestic industries from foreign competition by taxing imports.

Example

The government's protectionism helped local businesses grow.

政府的保护主义帮助了本地企业的成长。

C1 noun /ˈper.ɪ.wɪŋ.kəl/

Periwinkle

长春花

Meaning

a small trailing plant with violet-blue or white flowers

Example

Purple periwinkles covered the garden ground beautifully.

紫色的长春花美丽地覆盖了花园的土地。

C1 adjective /pəˈleɪ.ʃəl/

palatial

宫殿般

Meaning

resembling a palace in being spacious and splendid

Example

They stayed in a palatial hotel during their vacation.

他们在度假时住在一间宫殿般的酒店里。

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 adjective prɪˈkeə.ri.əs

precarious

危险的

Meaning

Not securely held or in position; dependent on chance; uncertain.

Example

His financial situation is precarious.

他的财务状况是危险的。

C1 noun /ˈpetɪkoʊt/

Petti-coat

裙子内衬

Meaning

an undergarment worn by women under a dress or skirt

Example

She wore a white petticoat under her dress.

她穿着一条白色的衬裙在她的裙子下面。

C1 noun /ˈpɜːrkəleɪtər/

percolator

咖啡滤泡壶

Meaning

A device used for brewing coffee by continually cycling boiling water through coffee grounds.

Example

She made a fresh pot of coffee using the percolator.

她使用滤泡壶做了一杯新鲜的咖啡。

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。

C1 verb /ˈpɛdəl/

peddle

推销

Meaning

To sell goods, often by going from place to place; sometimes used negatively to mean promoting an idea or product in a pushy way.

Example

Street vendors peddle handmade jewelry to tourists.

街头小贩向游客出售手工珠宝。

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。

C1 noun /ˈpærəˌlɛlɪzəm/

parallelism

平行主义

Meaning

The state of being parallel or similar; in literature, the use of components in a sentence that are grammatically the same or similar in construction.

Example

The writer used parallelism to give rhythm to his prose.

作家使用平行主义为他的散文增添了节奏。

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 noun /ˈpɛndjələm/

pendulum

摆钟

Meaning

A weight suspended from a pivot so that it swings freely, often used to regulate clocks.

Example

The pendulum swung back and forth inside the clock.

钟摆在时钟内部来回摆动。

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。

C1 adjective /ˌpɛd.əˈɡɒdʒ.ɪ.kəl/

pedagogical

教育学的

Meaning

Relating to teaching and education; concerned with the methods and practice of teaching.

Example

The school adopted new pedagogical techniques to improve learning.

学校采用了新的教育学技术来改善学习。

C1 adjective /ˈpɔːltri/

paltry

微不足道, 微小

Meaning

small or meager; lacking in value or importance

Example

They offered him a paltry sum for his work.

他们为他的工作提供了微不足道的报酬。

C1 noun /pəˈvɪliən/

pavilion

展馆

Meaning

A large tent or temporary building, often used for events or exhibitions.

Example

The wedding reception was held in a decorated pavilion.

婚礼接待在一个装饰精美的展馆中举行。

C1 noun /pəˈtɜːrnəti/

paternity

父亲身份

Meaning

The state of being someone's father.

Example

He demanded a paternity test to confirm his relationship with the child.

他要求进行亲子鉴定，以确认他与孩子的关系。

C1 adjective /priːˈɛmɪnənt/

preeminent

杰出

Meaning

Surpassing all others; very distinguished in some way.

Example

She is a preeminent scientist in the field of genetics.

她是遗传学领域的杰出科学家。

C1 noun /ˌpɜːrspəˈreɪʃn/

perspiration

出汗

Meaning

The process of sweating.

Example

Heavy exercise causes perspiration.

剧烈运动会引起出汗。

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 /ˈpiːvɪʃ/

peevish

易怒的

Meaning

Easily irritated, especially by unimportant things.

Example

The child grew peevish when denied candy.

孩子因没得到糖果而变得易怒。

C1 noun /pɔl/

Pall

覆盖在棺材上的布; 一层暗淡的覆盖物，创造出阴沉的氛围

Meaning

a cloth spread over a coffin; a dark covering that creates a gloomy atmosphere

Example

A pall of smoke hung over the burning building.

一层烟雾悬挂在燃烧的建筑物上方。

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。

C1 verb /proʊˈtrækt/

protract

延长

Meaning

To prolong or extend in time or duration.

Example

Negotiations were protracted for several months.

谈判持续了几个月。

C1 adjective /ˈpɪt.i.əs/

Piteous

可怜的; 引起同情的

Meaning

deserving pity; arousing compassion

Example

The piteous cries of the injured animal moved everyone to tears.

受伤动物的悲惨叫声让每个人都泪流满面。

C1 noun /ˈprɒk.tər/

proctor

监考员

Meaning

a person who supervises students during an examination

Example

The proctor reminded students to keep their phones switched off.

监考员提醒学生关闭手机。

C1 noun /ˈpɪt.əns/

pittance

微薄收入

Meaning

a very small or inadequate amount of money

Example

She worked long hours for a mere pittance.

她为了微薄收入工作了很长时间。

C1 noun /ˈpɛnɪtəns/

penitence

忏悔

Meaning

The action or feeling of showing sorrow and regret for having done wrong.

Example

His eyes were full of penitence after realizing his mistake.

他在意识到自己的错误后，眼中充满了忏悔。

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。

C1 noun /ˈpærəbl/

parable

寓言

Meaning

A simple story used to illustrate a moral or spiritual lesson.

Example

Jesus often taught using a parable to convey deeper truths.

耶稣常常用寓言教导深刻的真理。

C1 noun /ˈprɒv.ɜːb/

Proverb

幸福

Meaning

a short saying that expresses a general truth or gives advice

Example

The proverb 'Early to bed, early to rise' teaches us about good habits.

当她收到奖项时，她无法掩饰自己的幸福。

C1 noun/verb ˈpɪv.ət

pivot

战略转变，中心，过程改变

Meaning

A significant change in business strategy or direction.

Example

The company decided to pivot its business strategy.

公司决定调整其商业策略。

C1 verb /ˈpoʊ.lə.raɪz/

polarize

极化

Meaning

to divide or cause to divide into two sharply contrasting groups or sets of opinions or beliefs

Example

The controversial decision polarized public opinion.

有争议的决定使公众意见分成了两个对立的阵营。

C1 adjective /pæˈseɪ/

passe

过时的; 过时

Meaning

no longer fashionable or current; out of date

Example

Some trends from last decade feel utterly passé now.

过去十年的一些趋势现在看起来完全过时了。

C1 adjective /prəˈsiːdʒərəl/

procedural

程序性的

Meaning

Relating to an established or official way of doing something; concerned with procedure.

Example

The committee followed the procedural rules strictly.

委员会严格遵循程序规则。

C1 verb pɚˈpɛtʃ.u.eɪt

perpetuate

保持某事持续运行或长时间维持它

Meaning

To keep something continuously running or maintain it for a long time.

Example

The media can sometimes perpetuate harmful stereotypes.

媒体有时会延续有害的刻板印象。

C1 noun /pʌnˈdʒɑː.bi/

Punjabi

旁遮普

Meaning

a traditional long shirt worn in South Asia, typically loose-fitting

Example

He wore a white punjabi for the festival celebration.

他穿着白色的旁遮普参加节日庆典。

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 /ˈpriːmə/

prima

主要的, 卓越的

Meaning

first or most important; excellent

Example

She was treated as the prima ballerina of the troupe.

她被视为舞蹈团的首席舞者。

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。

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。

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 noun /ˈpleɪdʒərɪzəm/

plagiarism

剽窃

Meaning

the practice of taking someone else's work or ideas and passing them off as one's own

Example

The student was expelled for committing plagiarism in his essay.

学生因在论文中剽窃被开除。

C1 noun /ˈpɪn.sərz/

Pincers

钳子

Meaning

a tool made of two curved or hinged pieces of metal used for gripping and pulling things

Example

The chef used pincers to remove the hot pot from the stove.

厨师用钳子把热锅从炉子上取下来。

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。

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 /ˈpæl.ɪd/

Pallid

苍白，特别是因为健康不好；缺乏实质或活力

Meaning

pale, especially because of poor health; lacking substance or vitality

Example

His pallid complexion showed signs of illness.

他苍白的面色显示出生病的迹象。

C1 noun /ˈpɒ̃ʃɒ̃/

penchant

倾向

Meaning

a strong or habitual liking for something or tendency to do something

Example

She has a penchant for collecting rare books.

她有收集稀有书籍的倾向。

C1 noun /ˈpeɪθɒs/

pathos

悲悯

Meaning

a quality in speech, writing, or events that evokes pity or deep emotion

Example

The documentary balanced pathos with hope, making the audience both weep and think.

这部纪录片平衡了悲悯与希望，使观众既流泪又思考。

C1 adjective /ˈpɪər.ləs/

Peerless

无与伦比的; 独一无二的; 无竞争对手的

Meaning

unequaled; having no match or equal; without rival

Example

Her peerless beauty captivated everyone.

她无与伦比的美丽吸引了所有人。

C1 adjective /ˈpɑːr.dən.ə.bəl/

Pardonable

可原谅的

Meaning

able to be forgiven; excusable

Example

His mistake was pardonable given the difficult circumstances.

他的错误是可以原谅的，鉴于困难的情况。

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。

C1 verb /ˈpʌlseɪt/

pulsate

跳动

Meaning

to expand and contract rhythmically; to throb or beat

Example

The neon lights pulsated with a steady rhythm.

霓虹灯光以稳定的节奏跳动。

C1 adjective /ˌfɪz.i.əˈlɒdʒ.ɪ.kəl/

physiological

与身体功能和活动相关

Meaning

Relating to bodily functions and activities.

Example

Exercise improves physiological functions of the body.

运动改善身体的生理功能。

C1 noun /pəˈθɒlədʒi/

pathology

病理学

Meaning

the scientific study of diseases, their causes, processes, and effects on the body

Example

Advances in pathology helped the doctors identify the rare infection quickly.

病理学的进展帮助医生迅速识别罕见的感染。

C1 noun prɪˈdɪk.ə.mənt

predicament

困境

Meaning

A difficult, unpleasant, or embarrassing situation.

Example

Losing both jobs put him in a financial predicament.

失去两份工作让他陷入了财务困境。

C1 adjective /ˈpræk.tɪ.kə.bəl/

practicable

可行

Meaning

able to be done or put into practice successfully

Example

The plan is not practicable without more resources.

没有更多的资源，这个计划是不可行的。

C1 adjective /ˈpʊʃi/

pushy

强迫的

Meaning

excessively assertive or aggressive, often annoyingly so

Example

The salesperson was too pushy, which drove customers away.

销售员太强迫了，导致顾客远离。

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。

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 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 /ˈpʊlpɪt/

pulpit

讲道台

Meaning

a raised platform in a church from which the preacher delivers a sermon

Example

The pastor stood at the pulpit to address the congregation.

牧师站在讲道台上向会众致辞。

C1 noun /ˌprɒk.ləˈmeɪ.ʃən/

Proclamation

公告

Meaning

an official public announcement, especially one made by someone in authority

Example

The king issued a proclamation declaring peace.

国王发布了一项公告，宣布和平。

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 noun ˌpraɪ.vɪ.taɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

privatization

私有化

Meaning

The transfer of a business, industry, or service from public to private ownership and control.

Example

The privatization of state-owned companies increased efficiency.

国有企业的私有化提高了效率。

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。

C1 verb /ˈplʌm.ɪt/

plummet

快速垂直下落

Meaning

to fall straight down at high speed

Example

Stock prices plummeted after the sudden market crash.

股票价格在突如其来的市场崩盘后急剧下跌。

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。

C1 noun/verb /pɔːr/

pore

毛孔 / 仔细研究

Meaning

As a noun: a tiny opening in the skin or surface. As a verb: to study something carefully.

Example

She pored over the documents for hours before making a decision.

她在做出决定之前，花了几个小时仔细查看文件。

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。

C1 noun /ˈprɒvɪdəns/

providence

神的眷顾

Meaning

the protective care of God or nature as a spiritual power; foresight or prudence

Example

They believed their survival was due to divine providence.

他们相信他们的生存归功于神的眷顾。

C1 noun /ˈpriː.tekst/

Pretext

借口

Meaning

a reason given in justification of a course of action that is not the real reason

Example

He used illness as a pretext to avoid the meeting.

他用生病作为借口来避开会议。

C1 noun ˈprɒdʒ.ə.ni

progeny

后代, 子孙, 继承人

Meaning

A descendant or the descendants of a person, animal, or plant; offspring.

Example

The philosopher's teachings have influenced many generations of progeny.

哲学家的教义影响了许多代后代。

C1 noun /prɪˈzʌmp.ʃən/

Presumption

假设; 推定;

Meaning

an idea that is taken to be true without proof

Example

There is a presumption of innocence in the legal system.

法律系统中有无罪推定。

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 noun, verb /ˌprɒməˈneɪd/

promenade

散步

Meaning

A leisurely walk or stroll, especially in a public place for pleasure or display.

Example

They went for a promenade along the seaside.

他们在海边散步。

C1 adjective /ˌpæθəˈlɑːdʒɪkəl/

pathological

病理的, 异常的

Meaning

Relating to disease; extreme or obsessive in a way that is abnormal.

Example

He has a pathological fear of failure.

他对失败有病理性的恐惧。

C1 adjective /prɪm/

prim

过于正式或合适

Meaning

stiffly formal and proper in appearance or behavior

Example

She looked prim in her neatly pressed dress.

她穿着精心熨烫的裙子看起来非常端庄。

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。

C1 noun ˈpraʊ.es

prowess

技巧

Meaning

Skill or expertise in a particular activity or field.

Example

Prowess in sports enhances team strength.

体育中的技巧增强了团队的力量。

C1 verb /priːˈɛmpt/

preempt

预防

Meaning

To take action in order to prevent something from happening; to take the place of something.

Example

The government acted quickly to preempt a financial crisis.

政府迅速采取行动，预防金融危机。

C1 noun prɪˌsɪp.ɪˈteɪ.ʃən

precipitation

降水

Meaning

Rain, snow, sleet, or hail that falls to or condenses on the ground.

Example

Annual precipitation levels are decreasing.

年度降水量正在减少。

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。

C1 adjective ˈpɪv.ə.təl

pivotal

关键的

Meaning

Of crucial importance in relation to the development or success of something else.

Example

Renewable energy plays a pivotal role in sustainability.

可再生能源在可持续性中起着关键作用。

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 verb /ˈpɛtrɪfaɪ/

petrify

石化

Meaning

to make someone so frightened that they are unable to move or think; to turn into stone

Example

The loud noise petrified the little child.

大声的噪音让孩子石化了。

C1 noun /fɪˈlæn.θrə.pi/

philanthropy

慈善事业

Meaning

the desire to promote the welfare of others, often expressed by the generous donation of money to good causes

Example

Philanthropy has helped improve healthcare in many developing countries.

慈善事业帮助改善了许多发展中国家的医疗保健。

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。

C1 noun /ˈsuːdənɪm/

pseudonym

笔名

Meaning

a fictitious name used by an author instead of their real name

Example

Mark Twain was the pseudonym of Samuel Clemens.

马克·吐温是塞缪尔·克莱门斯的笔名。

C1 noun /plɔɪ/

ploy

巧妙的计谋

Meaning

a clever plan or action designed to gain an advantage

Example

She used a clever ploy to win the debate.

她用了一招聪明的伎俩来赢得辩论。

C1 verb /ˈpʌməl/

pummel

痛打

Meaning

To strike repeatedly with the fists; to beat or hit forcefully.

Example

The boxer pummeled his opponent in the final round.

拳击手在最后一回合痛打了对手。

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。

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 /prɒɡˈnoʊsɪs/

prognosis

预后

Meaning

A forecast of the likely outcome of a disease or situation.

Example

The doctor gave a positive prognosis for the patient's recovery.

医生给出了患者康复的积极预后。

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。

C1 adjective /ˈpælpəbl̩/

palpable

幸福

Meaning

easily perceived or felt; so intense as to seem almost tangible

Example

There was a palpable sense of excitement in the room.

当她收到奖项时，她无法隐藏自己的幸福感。

C1 adjective /ˈpiːs.ə.bəl/

Peaceable

和平的; 倾向于避免冲突

Meaning

peaceful; inclined to avoid conflict

Example

The peaceable protest ended without any violence.

和平抗议没有暴力结束。

C1 adjective /prəˈpɔːrʃənət/

proportionate

成比例的

Meaning

Corresponding in size, degree, or intensity; balanced in relation.

Example

The punishment should be proportionate to the crime.

惩罚应该与犯罪成比例。

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。

C1 noun /ˌpæn.əˈræm.ə/

panorama

全景视图

Meaning

An unbroken view of the whole region surrounding an observer.

Example

From the hilltop, we enjoyed a breathtaking panorama of the city.

从山顶，我们欣赏到城市的壮丽全景。

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 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。

C1 adjective /ˈpruː.dənt/

Prudent

谨慎的; 小心的; 明智的;

Meaning

wise; careful; cautious;

Example

It's prudent to save money for the future.

为未来存钱是明智的做法。

C1 noun /prəˈdʒɛktaɪl/

projectile

弹丸

Meaning

An object fired, thrown, or propelled, especially from a weapon.

Example

The soldier dodged the incoming projectile.

士兵躲过了来袭的弹丸。

C1 noun /prɪˈdɒmɪnəns/

predominance

主导地位

Meaning

The state of being greater in number, strength, or importance.

Example

The predominance of online shopping has changed retail forever.

在线购物的主导地位永久地改变了零售业。

C1 noun /ˈprɒspɛktər/

prospector

矿产勘探员

Meaning

a person who searches for mineral deposits, especially gold

Example

The prospector spent years in the mountains searching for gold.

矿产勘探员花了多年在山中寻找黄金。

C1 noun /ˌpriːməˈnɪʃən/ or /ˌprɛm-/

premonition

预感

Meaning

a strong feeling that something is about to happen, often something negative

Example

She had a premonition of danger before the trip.

她在旅行前有一种危险的预感。

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。