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C1 verb /piːv/

peeve

烦扰
Meaning
To annoy or irritate someone.
Example
His constant interruptions really peeve me.
他的不断打断真的让我很烦。
C1 noun /ˈpriːsɪŋkt/

precinct

区
Meaning
A district or area within the boundaries of a city, often for police or electoral purposes.
Example
She went to vote at her local precinct.
她去了她当地的选区投票。
C1 adjective /ˈpent ʌp/

Pent-up

压抑的; 受限的; 被困住的
Meaning
suppressed; restrained; confined
Example
He had pent-up anger that finally exploded.
他有压抑的愤怒，最终爆发了。
C1 noun /ˈprɒksi/

proxy

代理人
Meaning
A person authorized to act on behalf of another; a substitute.
Example
She voted by proxy at the meeting.
她在会议上通过代理投票。
C1 noun ˈprɛvələns

prevalence

普遍性
Meaning
The fact or condition of being widespread; the extent to which something exists or occurs
Example
The prevalence of aging issues requires immediate attention.
老龄化问题的普遍性需要立即关注。
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 noun /plæsˈtɪsəti/

plasticity

可塑性, 适应能力
Meaning
the quality of being easily shaped or molded; adaptability
Example
The brain's plasticity allows it to adapt after injury.
大脑的可塑性使它在受伤后能够适应。
C1 verb /ˈpeɪtrənaɪz/

patronize

屈尊俯就
Meaning
to treat someone in a condescending way; to be a regular customer of a business
Example
Don't patronize me with your fake sympathy.
不要用你虚假的同情来屈尊俯就我。
C1 adjective /præɡˈmæt.ɪk/

pragmatic

务实
Meaning
Dealing with things sensibly and realistically in a way that is based on practical rather than idealistic considerations.
Example
He took a pragmatic approach to solving the financial crisis.
他采取了实用主义的方法来解决金融危机。
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 adjective /pɑːrtʃt/

parched

极度口渴
Meaning
extremely dry, especially because of heat or thirst
Example
After walking in the desert, he was parched with thirst.
在沙漠中走路后，他极度口渴。
C1 adjective /ˈpʌn.dʒənt/

Pungent

刺鼻的
Meaning
sharp; strong-smelling; acrid;
Example
The pungent smell of garlic filled the kitchen.
大蒜刺鼻的气味充满了厨房。
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 /ˈpær.ə.di/

Parody

仿作
Meaning
an imitation of a particular style for comic effect; a humorous exaggerated copy
Example
The comedy show featured a parody of famous politicians.
这档喜剧节目以对知名政治家的仿作来制造滑稽效果。
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。
C1 verb /pəˈruːz/

peruse

幸福
Meaning
to read something carefully and thoroughly; sometimes used to mean to browse casually
Example
She sat down to peruse the contract before signing it.
当她获得奖项时，她无法掩饰自己的幸福。
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 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 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
C1 noun /pækt/

Pact

协议；契约
Meaning
a formal agreement between individuals or parties; a treaty or contract
Example
The two countries signed a peace pact to end the war.
两国签署了一项和平协议以结束战争。
C1 adjective/verb /ˈprɒstreɪt/

prostrate

俯卧
Meaning
lying stretched out on the ground with one's face downward, often as a sign of submission or exhaustion
Example
He lay prostrate on the ground after the long battle.
他在长时间的战斗后趴倒在地。
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 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。
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 /pəˈpaɪrəs/

papyrus

纸莎草
Meaning
An ancient writing material made from the pith of the papyrus plant; also refers to the plant itself.
Example
The ancient scroll was written on papyrus.
古老的卷轴是用纸莎草写的。
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。
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 adjective /ˈprɪvi/

privy

秘密知识
Meaning
having access to secret or private knowledge
Example
She was privy to the confidential discussions.
她知道机密讨论。
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。
C1 noun /ˈpleɪn.tɪf/

Plaintiff

原告
Meaning
a person who brings a case against another in a court of law; the person who initiates a lawsuit
Example
The plaintiff filed a lawsuit against the company.
原告对公司提起了诉讼。
C1 verb /praɪ/

pry

窥探 / 干涉
Meaning
to look closely into something; to try to find out private information
Example
She tried to pry into her neighbor’s private life.
她试图窥探她邻居的私人生活。
C1 adjective /ˌpæn.əˈmer.ɪ.kən/

Pan-American

泛美洲的
Meaning
relating to all the countries of North, Central, and South America
Example
The Pan-American Games bring together athletes from across the continent.
泛美洲运动会将整个大陆的运动员汇聚在一起。
C1 noun /ˌpɒl.iˈtek.nɪk/

polytechnic

理工学院
Meaning
an educational institution offering practical and technical courses
Example
She studied engineering at a well-known polytechnic in her city.
她在她所在城市的知名理工学院学习工程学。
C1 noun /ˈpoʊʃən/

potion

药水
Meaning
a liquid with healing, magical, or poisonous properties
Example
The witch gave the hero a healing potion.
女巫给了英雄一个治疗药水。
C1 noun /ˈpeɪ.ɡən/

Pagan

异教徒
Meaning
a person holding religious beliefs other than the main world religions; a heathen
Example
Ancient Romans considered early Christians to be pagans.
古罗马人认为早期基督徒是异教徒。
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 verb /ˈpruːfˌriːd/

proofread

校对
Meaning
to read written material and mark any errors
Example
She proofread the report before submission.
她在提交前校对了报告。
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 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 noun /ˈpreɪsiː/

precis

摘要
Meaning
A concise summary of a text or speech.
Example
The student submitted a précis of the long article.
学生提交了一篇长文章的摘要。
C1 noun /pəˈræl.ə.sɪs/

Paralysis

瘫痪
Meaning
the loss of the ability to move part or all of the body; complete inability to act or function
Example
The accident left him with paralysis in his legs.
事故使他双腿瘫痪。
C1 noun, adjective /ˌpəʊstˈmɔːtəm/

postmortem

尸体解剖
Meaning
An examination of a dead body to determine the cause of death.
Example
The doctor carried out a postmortem on the body.
医生对尸体进行了尸体解剖。
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 ˌpraɪɔːrɪtaɪˈzeɪʃən

prioritization

优先排序
Meaning
The action or process of deciding the relative importance or urgency of things.
Example
Effective prioritization ensures resources are used efficiently.
有效的优先排序确保资源得到有效利用。
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 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 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 /saɪˈkoʊsɪs/

psychosis

精神病
Meaning
A severe mental disorder in which thought and emotions are impaired, leading to a loss of contact with reality.
Example
The patient was diagnosed with psychosis after experiencing hallucinations.
病人在经历了幻觉之后被诊断为精神病。
C1 noun /ˈpɒpjʊlɪst/

populist

民粹主义领导人
Meaning
A politician or person who seeks to appeal to ordinary people who feel their concerns are ignored by elites.
Example
The populist leader promised to put the needs of common citizens first.
民粹主义领导人承诺将普通公民的需求放在首位。
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 /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。
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 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 /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 noun /pəˈrɪfəri/

periphery

边缘
Meaning
The outer edge or boundary of an area or object.
Example
The soldiers were stationed at the periphery of the camp.
士兵们驻扎在营地的边缘。
C1 noun prɪˈsɪʒ.ən ˈæɡ.rɪ.kʌl.tʃər

precision agriculture

精准农业
Meaning
The technique of conducting agricultural work using advanced technology.
Example
Precision agriculture optimizes resource use and increases efficiency.
精准农业优化资源使用并提高效率。
C1 noun /ˌsaɪkoʊˈθɛrəpi/

psychotherapy

心理治疗
Meaning
The treatment of mental disorder by psychological rather than medical means.
Example
She attended weekly psychotherapy sessions to cope with her anxiety.
她参加了每周的心理治疗会议，以应对她的焦虑。
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 adjective /pɜːrt/

pert

俏皮但迷人
Meaning
attractively lively or cheeky in manner or style
Example
She gave a pert reply that made everyone laugh.
她给了一个俏皮的回答，让所有人都笑了。
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。
C1 adjective /pəˈnʌltɪmət/

penultimate

倒数第二
Meaning
second to the last in a sequence or series
Example
She finished the penultimate chapter before going to sleep.
她在睡觉前完成了倒数第二章。
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 verb pleɪɡd

plagued

困扰
Meaning
Troubled or afflicted persistently by problems or difficulties.
Example
People are plagued by anxiety and depression.
人们受到焦虑和抑郁的困扰。
C1 noun /ˈpælɪt/

pallet

平台
Meaning
a flat wooden platform used for moving or storing goods; also a makeshift bed
Example
The boxes were stacked on a wooden pallet for easy transport.
箱子被堆放在木托盘上以便于运输。
C1 noun /ˈpoʊdiətrɪst/

podiatrist

足科医生
Meaning
a doctor specializing in foot care
Example
I have an appointment with the podiatrist for my ankle pain.
我约了足科医生治疗我的脚踝疼痛。
C1 noun /ˈpɔɪ.nən.si/

poignancy

悲伤, 痛苦
Meaning
the quality of evoking a keen sense of sadness or regret; emotionally touching
Example
The poignancy of the farewell brought tears to everyone's eyes.
告别的悲痛让每个人的眼睛都充满了泪水。
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.
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。
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。
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。
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。
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 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 noun, adjective /ˈpɑːrtɪzən/

partisan

党派支持者
Meaning
A strong supporter of a party, cause, or person; showing biased allegiance.
Example
The debate quickly turned partisan, with each side defending their own agenda.
辩论迅速变得党派化，每一方都在捍卫自己的议程。
C1 noun /ˈpɛsəl/

pestle

杵
Meaning
A heavy tool with a rounded end used for crushing or grinding substances in a mortar.
Example
She used a pestle to grind the spices.
她使用杵来研磨香料。
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。
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 /ˈpoʊtənsi/

potency

效能
Meaning
The power or ability of something to affect or influence; strength or effectiveness.
Example
The potency of the new medicine amazed the doctors.
新药的效能令医生们惊讶。
C1 noun /pəˈrɪm.ɪ.tər/

perimeter

周长
Meaning
the continuous line forming the boundary of a closed geometric figure or area
Example
The soldiers guarded the perimeter of the camp.
士兵守卫着营地的周长。
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 /ˌpænəˈsiːə/

panacea

万灵药
Meaning
A solution or remedy for all difficulties or diseases.
Example
Education is often seen as a panacea for social problems.
教育通常被视为社会问题的万能药。
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 /ˌpæθəˈdʒɛnɪk/

pathogenic

致病的
Meaning
Capable of causing disease.
Example
Some bacteria are harmless, while others are highly pathogenic.
有些细菌是无害的，而其他的则是高度致病的。
C1 adjective /ˈpɔɪ.njənt/

poignant

动人, 深刻
Meaning
evoking a keen sense of sadness or regret; deeply touching
Example
The movie's ending was so poignant that many in the audience were moved to tears.
这部电影的结尾如此动人，以至于许多观众都感动得流泪。
C1 adjective /ˈprɛdəˌtɔri/

predatory

掠食者/剥削者
Meaning
Relating to animals that prey on others; exploiting or victimizing others for personal gain.
Example
The predatory bird swooped down on its prey.
掠食性鸟类扑向它的猎物。
C1 verb /piːk/

pique

激发
Meaning
to stimulate interest or curiosity; to arouse resentment or anger
Example
Her remarks piqued his curiosity about the secret project.
她的评论激起了他对秘密项目的好奇心。
C1 noun /ˌprɒvəˈkeɪʃən/

provocation

挑衅
Meaning
An action or statement that is intended to make someone angry or to cause a reaction.
Example
His rude comment was a clear provocation.
他的粗鲁评论是明显的挑衅。
C1 adjective + noun ˌpaɪəˈnɪərɪŋ ˈmɪʃən

pioneering mission

开创性任务
Meaning
A groundbreaking or innovative undertaking that leads the way in a particular field.
Example
Artemis is a pioneering mission in space exploration.
阿耳忒弥斯是一次开创性的太空探索任务。
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 /pərˈsɛptəbl̩/

perceptible

可察觉的
Meaning
Able to be noticed or recognized by the senses or the mind.
Example
There was a perceptible change in the atmosphere.
大气中有一个可察觉的变化。
C1 noun /ˈpen.əns/

Penance

忏悔; 为做错事所接受的惩罚
Meaning
punishment that you accept for doing something wrong; an act of showing that you are sorry for sin
Example
The monk performed penance for his past mistakes.
和尚因他的过去错误而进行忏悔。
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.
C1 noun /ˈprəʊsiːdz/

proceeds

收入
Meaning
money obtained from an event, activity, or sale
Example
The proceeds from the charity event were donated to the orphanage.
慈善活动的收入被捐赠给了孤儿院。
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 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。
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 /ˌfɪl.ænˈθrɒp.ɪk/

philanthropic

慈善的
Meaning
showing concern for the welfare of others; generous and charitable
Example
She is known for her philanthropic activities in the city.
她因在城市中的慈善活动而闻名。
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 noun /pərˈkʌʃən/

percussion

打击乐器
Meaning
Musical instruments that are played by striking, shaking, or scraping, such as drums or cymbals.
Example
The percussion section added rhythm and energy to the orchestra.
打击乐部分为管弦乐队增添了节奏和能量。
C1 noun /ˈpæntəmaɪm/

pantomime

哑剧
Meaning
A type of theatrical performance using gestures and movements without spoken words; in Britain, a musical comedy play for families performed at Christmas.
Example
The children enjoyed the Christmas pantomime at the local theater.
孩子们在当地剧院观看了圣诞哑剧。
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。
C1 verb /ˈprɒpəɡeɪt/

propagate

Meaning
To spread or transmit an idea, belief, or information widely; also to reproduce in plants or animals.
Example
Scientists work to propagate the species in captivity.
C1 noun prɪˈzɝː.və.tɪv

preservative

防腐剂
Meaning
A chemical substance that prevents decay, fermentation, or other natural processes that cause food deterioration.
Example
Artificial preservatives are harmful to health.
人工防腐剂对健康有害。
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 /ˌpiːdiˈætrɪks/

pediatrics

儿科学
Meaning
the branch of medicine dealing with the health and medical care of children
Example
She decided to specialize in pediatrics after medical school.
她决定在医学学校后专攻儿科学。
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 ˈprəʊses stəˈbɪlɪti

process stability

过程稳定性
Meaning
The consistency and steadiness of biological or functional processes
Example
Cold air ensures process stability in plants.
冷空气确保植物的过程稳定性。
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 /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。
C1 noun /ˈpiːɒn/

peon

皮恩
Meaning
a low-ranking worker, often performing menial tasks
Example
The office peon delivered the files to each department.
办公室的皮恩将文件送到每个部门。
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。
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 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。
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。
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 /ˌpændəˈmoʊniəm/

pandemonium

混乱
Meaning
Wild and noisy disorder or confusion; uproar.
Example
When the concert was canceled, pandemonium broke out among the crowd.
当音乐会被取消时，混乱在观众中爆发。
C1 adjective /praɪˈmɔːrdiəl/

primordial

原始的
Meaning
Existing at or from the beginning of time; fundamental and original.
Example
Scientists study the primordial soup from which life emerged.
科学家研究了原始汤，生命由此诞生。
C1 noun /ˈpleɪˌraɪt/

playwright

剧作家
Meaning
a person who writes plays
Example
Shakespeare is considered the greatest playwright of all time.
莎士比亚被认为是历史上最伟大的剧作家。
C1 adjective /ˈpen.ɪ.ləs/

Penniless

一贫如洗；极度贫穷；完全没有资金
Meaning
having no money; extremely poor; completely without funds
Example
After losing his job, he became penniless.
失业后，他变得一贫如洗。
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。
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。