B2 noun pərˈsɛpʃən

perception

感知，理解

Meaning

The ability to see, hear, or become aware of something through the senses

Example

Our perception of the situation was shaped by our prior experiences.

我们对局势的感知是由我们的先前经验塑造的。

B2 noun /ˈpɪlər/

pillar

支柱

Meaning

a strong vertical support or mainstay of a structure or system

Example

The ancient temple was supported by massive stone pillars.

古老的庙宇由巨大的石柱支撑。

B2 noun /ˈpɑː.tər/

Potter

陶艺师

Meaning

a person who makes pottery

Example

The potter shaped clay on the spinning wheel.

陶艺师在旋转的轮子上塑造了泥土。

B2 adjective /ˌprɒb.ləˈmæt.ɪk/

Problematic

有问题的; 导致问题的

Meaning

causing problems; troublesome; difficult to deal with

Example

The new policy changes are problematic and need to be reviewed.

新政策的变化是有问题的，需要审查。

B2 noun /prɪˈskrɪpʃən/

prescription

处方

Meaning

A written order from a doctor for the preparation and administration of a medicine; also, a recommendation or authoritative rule.

Example

The doctor gave her a prescription for antibiotics.

医生给她开了抗生素的处方。

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。

B2 verb /ˈpɪnpɔɪnt/

pinpoint

精确定位

Meaning

to locate or identify something with precision

Example

The detective was able to pinpoint the exact location of the suspect.

侦探能够精确地定位嫌疑人的位置。

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。

B2 adjective /prɛsˈtɪdʒəs/

prestigious

有声望的

Meaning

having a high reputation; respected

Example

Harvard University is one of the most prestigious universities in the world.

哈佛大学是世界上最有声望的大学之一。

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。

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。

B2 verb /ˌpɜːrsəˈvɪr/

persevere

坚持

Meaning

to continue trying to achieve something despite difficulty or delay

Example

He persevered through many failures before succeeding.

他在许多失败后坚持到底，最终成功了。

B2 noun /ˈpred.ə.ses.ər/

Predecessor

前任

Meaning

a person who held a job or office before the current holder; something that came before another thing

Example

The new manager learned from his predecessor's mistakes.

新经理从他的前任的错误中学习。

B2 adjective /prəˈtɛktɪv/

protective

保护性的

Meaning

giving or capable of giving protection; shielding from harm or danger

Example

She wore a protective helmet while riding her bike.

她骑自行车时戴着保护性头盔。

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。

B2 noun /ˈpæm.flət/

pamphlet

宣传册

Meaning

a small booklet or brochure containing information or arguments about a subject

Example

The health department distributed a pamphlet about nutrition.

卫生部门分发了关于营养的宣传册。

B2 noun /ˈpjʊə.rɪ.ti/

Purity

纯净; 清洁; 无污染

Meaning

the state of being pure; cleanness or freedom from contamination

Example

The purity of the mountain water was remarkable.

山水的纯净令人赞叹。

B2 adjective /ˈpæn.ɪ.ki/

Panicky

惊慌的; 焦虑和害怕的

Meaning

feeling or showing panic; anxious and fearful

Example

The crowd became panicky when the fire alarm sounded.

当火警响起时，群众变得惊慌失措。

B2 noun /præŋk/

prank

恶作剧

Meaning

A trick that is intended to be funny but not harmful.

Example

They played a harmless prank on their friend during the party.

他们在派对上和朋友玩了一个无害的恶作剧。

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。

B2 noun /prɒp/

prop

道具

Meaning

an object used on stage by actors during a performance; something that supports or holds up

Example

The actor forgot his prop on stage.

演员忘记了他的道具。

B2 noun /prækˈtɪʃ.ən.ər/

practitioner

从业者

Meaning

a person actively engaged in a profession, especially medicine or law

Example

She is a skilled medical practitioner.

她是一位合格的医学从业者。

B2 verb /prɪˈsiːd/

precede

先行

Meaning

to come before something in time, order, or position

Example

A brief introduction precedes each chapter.

简短的介绍先于每一章。

B2 adjective /ˌpeɪ.triˈɑː.tɪk/

Patriotic

爱国的

Meaning

showing love for one's country

Example

The patriotic citizens celebrated Independence Day with great enthusiasm.

爱国的公民们以极大的热情庆祝独立日。

B2 noun /pænˈdɛmɪk/

pandemic

大流行病

Meaning

An outbreak of a disease that occurs on a global scale.

Example

The COVID-19 pandemic changed the world dramatically.

COVID-19 大流行病极大地改变了世界。

B2 noun /prɒkˈsɪmɪti/

proximity

接近

Meaning

Nearness in space, time, or relationship.

Example

The proximity of the school to her house made it convenient.

学校离她家很近，这使得它很方便。

B2 noun /prəˈseʃ.ən/

Procession

游行; 队列;

Meaning

a group of people or vehicles moving forward in an organized way, especially as part of a ceremony

Example

The wedding procession walked slowly to the church.

婚礼游行缓慢地走向教堂。

B2 noun /piːk/

Peak

山顶

Meaning

the highest point of a mountain or hill; the maximum level or intensity

Example

The climbers reached the peak of Mount Everest.

登山者到达了珠穆朗玛峰的山顶。

B2 verb praɪˈɒraɪtaɪz

prioritize

优先

Meaning

To designate or treat something as more important than other things

Example

Prioritize your tasks to stay efficient.

优先处理您的任务，以保持高效。

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 prəˈɡreʃ.ən

progression

进展

Meaning

The process of developing or moving gradually towards a more advanced state.

Example

Progression in technology drives innovation.

技术的进展推动了创新。

B2 adjective /ˌpriːməˈtjʊər/

premature

过早的

Meaning

Happening or done before the usual or proper time.

Example

His decision to quit the job was premature.

他决定辞职的决定过早。

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。

B2 adjective /fəˈnɒmɪnəl/

phenomenal

非凡

Meaning

extraordinary, remarkable, or exceptional in a way that is very impressive

Example

The team achieved phenomenal success in the tournament.

团队在比赛中取得了非凡的成功。

B2 noun /ˈpeə.rən.tɪŋ/

parenting

育儿

Meaning

The care and training a child receives while growing up, involving the development of their mental, physical, and social aspects.

Example

Effective parenting helps children develop confidence and independence.

有效的育儿帮助孩子们发展自信和独立。

B2 adjective /ˈplen.tɪ.fəl/

Plentiful

丰盛的; 大量的

Meaning

abundant; existing in large quantity

Example

The harvest was plentiful this year due to good weather.

今年由于良好的天气，收成非常丰盛。

B2 verb /paɪn/

pine

渴望

Meaning

to long intensely for something or someone; to suffer from longing

Example

He pined for his hometown after moving abroad.

他搬到国外后，非常想念他的家乡。

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 /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。

B2 adjective /ˈpleɪfəl/

playful

顽皮的, 活泼的

Meaning

full of fun and high spirits; lively

Example

The puppy was very playful, running around the garden.

小狗很顽皮，在花园里跑来跑去。

B2 noun /ˌprɒsɪˈkjuːʃən/

prosecution

起诉

Meaning

The act of bringing a criminal charge against someone and pursuing legal action in court.

Example

The prosecution presented strong evidence against the defendant.

起诉方提出了有力的证据反对被告。

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。

B2 noun /pʌntʃ/

Punch

打孔工具

Meaning

a tool used for making holes or indentations in materials

Example

The carpenter used a punch to make holes in the leather.

木匠使用打孔工具在皮革上打孔。

B2 verb /plʌndʒ/

plunge

迅速跳入或潜水；突然下降

Meaning

to jump or dive quickly; to fall sharply

Example

She plunged into the swimming pool.

她跳进了游泳池。

B2 adverb /pəˈtɛnʃəli/

potentially

潜在地

Meaning

with the possibility of becoming something in the future

Example

This project is potentially a huge success.

这个项目潜在地可能是一个巨大的成功。

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 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。

B2 noun /pætʃ/

Patch

补丁

Meaning

a small piece of material used to mend a hole; a small area of something different

Example

She sewed a patch over the hole in her jeans.

她在她的牛仔裤上的洞上缝了一个补丁。

B2 verb /prɪˈveɪl/

prevail

占上风

Meaning

To prove more powerful or superior; to be widespread or common.

Example

Justice will always prevail over injustice.

正义总会战胜不公正。

B2 adverb /ˈprez.ənt.li/

Presently

目前; 很快; 稍后

Meaning

at the present time; soon; in a little while

Example

The doctor will see you presently.

医生很快就会见到你。

B2 noun /ˈfoʊ.bi.ə/

Phobia

极度的恐惧; 厌恶

Meaning

an extreme or irrational fear of or aversion to something

Example

She has a phobia of spiders.

她有蜘蛛恐惧症。

B2 noun prəˈdʒɛk.ʃən

projection

声音投射

Meaning

The strength and range of voice when speaking.

Example

Proper projection ensures that every listener hears clearly.

适当的投射确保每个听众都能清晰地听到。

B2 adjective /ˈpeɪ.ə.bəl/

Payable

应付的

Meaning

required to be paid; owed as a debt

Example

The amount is payable within thirty days of the invoice date.

该金额应在发票日期后30天内支付。

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 prəˈsiːdɪŋz

proceedings

程序

Meaning

An event or a series of activities involving a formal or set procedure.

Example

The proceedings discussed language issues.

程序讨论了语言问题。

B2 noun /ˈpɪl.ɡrɪm/

Pilgrim

朝圣者; 旅行者

Meaning

a person who journeys to a sacred place for religious reasons; a traveler

Example

The pilgrim walked for days to reach the holy shrine.

朝圣者走了好几天才到达圣地。

B2 adjective /ˈpɛti/

petty

琐碎

Meaning

Of little importance or trivial; also describes a person overly concerned with small or unimportant matters.

Example

She often gets upset over the most petty things.

她经常为最琐碎的事情感到不安。

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 /ˈpæd.ɪŋ/

padding

填充物 / 垫层

Meaning

soft material added for comfort, protection, or to fill space

Example

The chair had extra padding for comfort.

椅子上有额外的衬垫以增加舒适感。

B2 noun /ˈpɪt.ʃər/

Pitcher

水壶, 大壶

Meaning

a large container with a handle and spout used for storing and pouring liquids

Example

The water pitcher on the table was filled with ice-cold lemonade.

桌子上的水壶里装满了冰冷的柠檬水。

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 noun /fəˈnɒmɪnən/

phenomenon

现象

Meaning

an observable event, fact, or occurrence, often unusual or remarkable

Example

The Northern Lights are a natural phenomenon.

北极光是自然现象。

B2 noun /prəˈvaɪdər/

provider

供应商

Meaning

a person or thing that provides something.

Example

The service provider ensures that all customers receive timely support.

服务供应商确保所有客户及时获得支持。

B2 adjective /prəˈnaʊnst/

pronounced

明显的

Meaning

very noticeable or strongly marked

Example

There is a pronounced difference between the two styles.

这两种风格之间有明显的区别。

B2 verb /ˈpɒndər/

ponder

深思

Meaning

to think about something carefully

Example

She pondered over the meaning of the poem.

她沉思着诗歌的含义。

B2 adjective /poʊˈɛt.ɪk/

poetic

诗意的

Meaning

having qualities of poetry; expressive, beautiful, or imaginative

Example

Her speech had a poetic rhythm that captivated the audience.

她的演讲有着一种诗意的节奏，吸引了听众。

B2 adverb /ˈpʌb.lɪk.li/

Publicly

公开地; 公然地;

Meaning

in a public manner; openly; for everyone to see or know

Example

The company publicly announced their new policy.

公司公开宣布了他们的新政策。

B2 noun /ˈpæθweɪ/

pathway

小径

Meaning

a route or course along which something travels or progresses

Example

The narrow pathway led to the hidden garden.

狭窄的小径通向隐藏的花园。

B2 adjective /ˈprɪm.ɪ.tɪv/

Primitive

原始的; 基础的; 粗糙的; 未开发的; 简单的

Meaning

ancient; basic; crude; undeveloped; simple

Example

The tribe still uses primitive tools for hunting and farming.

部落仍然使用原始工具进行狩猎和耕种。

B2 noun /ˈpesɪˌmɪzəm/

pessimism

悲观主义

Meaning

A tendency to see the worst aspect of things or believe the worst will happen.

Example

Her constant pessimism made it hard to stay optimistic.

她的悲观主义让保持乐观变得很困难。

B2 adjective /ˈpəʊstwɔːr/

postwar

战后

Meaning

occurring or existing after a war

Example

The postwar period saw significant economic growth.

战后时期见证了显著的经济增长。

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。

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。

B2 verb /ˈpjʊərɪfaɪ/

purify

净化

Meaning

to make clean or pure; to remove impurities

Example

This filter will purify the water effectively.

这个过滤器将有效地净化水。

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 noun /ˈpæn.ɪk/

Panic

恐慌

Meaning

sudden uncontrollable fear or anxiety; a state of widespread fear and anxiety

Example

The fire alarm caused panic among the students.

火警铃声引起了学生们的恐慌。

B2 adjective ˈpeɪn.ləs

painless

无痛

Meaning

Not causing pain; involving little effort or stress.

Example

Modern methods ensure painless treatment.

现代方法确保无痛治疗。

B2 noun /plʌɡ/

plug

插头

Meaning

a device used to connect or block an opening

Example

She inserted the plug into the socket.

她把插头插入了插座。

B2 noun /ˌprɒb.əˈbɪl.ə.ti/

Probability

概率

Meaning

the likelihood that something will happen; a mathematical measure of how likely something is to occur

Example

There is a high probability of rain tomorrow.

明天有很高的降雨概率。

B2 adjective /ˈprɒmɪsɪŋ/

promising

有前途的

Meaning

showing signs of future success or potential

Example

She is a promising young scientist with great ideas.

她是一个有前途的年轻科学家，拥有伟大的想法。

B2 noun /ˈpæs.taɪm/

Pastime

消遣

Meaning

an activity done regularly for enjoyment; a hobby or recreational activity

Example

Reading books is her favorite pastime during weekends.

阅读书籍是她在周末的最爱消遣。

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 /ˌpɜː.sɪˈvɪə.rəns/

perseverance

毅力

Meaning

Persistence in doing something despite difficulty or delay in achieving success

Example

His perseverance helped him achieve his dreams.

他的毅力帮助他实现了梦想。

B2 noun /pɔːrtʃ/

porch

门廊

Meaning

a covered area at the entrance of a building, often with a roof and open sides

Example

We sat on the porch and enjoyed the evening breeze.

我们坐在门廊上，享受晚风。

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。

B2 noun /pʌŋk/

punk

朋克

Meaning

a type of popular music, or the culture associated with it, characterized by loud, fast rhythms and rebellious attitudes

Example

He’s always been into punk music and fashion.

他一直对朋克音乐和时尚感兴趣。

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。

B2 noun /ˈpɒlən/

pollen

花粉

Meaning

fine powder produced by flowers, used in fertilization

Example

Bees collect pollen from flowers to make honey.

蜜蜂从花朵中收集花粉来制作蜂蜜。

B2 verb /prəˈvoʊk/

provoke

挑衅

Meaning

To cause someone to become angry or to cause a reaction.

Example

His words provoked a heated argument.

他的话引发了一场激烈的争论。

B2 noun /ˈpen neɪm/

Pen-name

笔名

Meaning

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

Example

Mark Twain was the pen-name of Samuel Clemens.

马克·吐温是塞缪尔·克莱门斯的笔名。

B2 noun /ˈfɪzɪsɪst/

physicist

物理学家

Meaning

a scientist who studies or specializes in physics

Example

The physicist explained the theory of relativity to the students.

物理学家向学生们解释了相对论。

B2 verb /prəˈkleɪm/

proclaim

宣布

Meaning

to announce something publicly or officially, especially something important

Example

The president proclaimed a national day of mourning.

总统宣布了一个全国的哀悼日。

B2 adjective /prəˈfaʊnd/

profound

深远

Meaning

Very great or intense; having deep insight or understanding.

Example

The speech had a profound impact on the audience.

演讲对听众产生了深远的影响。

B2 noun /ˈprɛfəs/

preface

前言

Meaning

an introduction to a book, speech, or other written work

Example

The author explained his motivation in the preface.

作者在前言中解释了他的动机。

B2 noun /prɪˈdɪk.ʃən/

Prediction

预测

Meaning

a statement about what will happen in the future; a forecast

Example

The weather prediction says it will rain tomorrow.

天气预测说明天会下雨。

B2 noun /pɪt/

pit

坑

Meaning

a large hole in the ground or a hollow area

Example

The workers dug a deep pit to build the foundation.

工人们挖了一个深坑来建造地基。

B2 noun /ˈpaɪpˌlaɪn/

pipeline

管道

Meaning

a long tube through which liquids or gases are transported

Example

The company is building a new pipeline to transport natural gas.

该公司正在建造一条新的管道来运输天然气。

B2 adjective /ˈpæʃənət/

passionate

热情的

Meaning

showing or caused by strong feelings or a strong belief

Example

He is passionate about environmental conservation.

他对环境保护充满热情。

预防的；设计用来防止某事发生

Meaning

designed to prevent something from happening; protective against disease

Example

Regular exercise is a preventive measure against heart disease.

定期锻炼是预防心脏病的措施。