B2 noun fəˈnɒm.ɪ.nə

phenomena

现象

Meaning

Facts or situations that are observed to exist or happen, especially ones whose cause or explanation is in question.

Example

Phenomena like floods disrupt agricultural systems.

像洪水这样的现象扰乱了农业系统。

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。

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 adjective /ˈprɒb.ə.bəl/

Probable

可能的

Meaning

likely to happen; expected; plausible

Example

It is probable that it will rain tomorrow according to the weather forecast.

根据天气预报，明天可能会下雨。

B2 noun /paʊtʃ/

pouch

袋子

Meaning

a small bag or pocket, often used to carry small items

Example

She kept her coins in a small leather pouch.

她把硬币放在一个小皮袋里。

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 /ˈpriː.tɛns/ or /prɪˈtɛns/

pretense

伪装, 假象

Meaning

A false appearance or claim; an act of pretending.

Example

His kindness was only a pretense to gain trust.

他的友善只是为了赢得信任的伪装。

B2 noun /fɪˈlɒs.ə.fi/

philosophy

哲学

Meaning

the study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence

Example

Her philosophy emphasizes kindness and empathy.

她的哲学强调善良和同理心。

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。

B2 adjective /ˈfoʊni/

phony

虚假, 假冒

Meaning

not genuine; fraudulent or insincere

Example

He gave a phony smile to hide his true feelings.

他露出虚假的微笑来掩饰他的真实感情。

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 noun /prɪˈtens/

Pretence

虚伪

Meaning

an attempt to make something that is not the case appear true

Example

He made no pretence of being interested in the conversation.

他没有装作对谈话感兴趣。

B2 adjective /ˈpɒlɪʃt/

polished

精致，优雅和精炼

Meaning

refined, sophisticated, and elegant in appearance or behavior

Example

She gave a polished performance at the recital.

她在音乐会上的表演非常精致。

B2 adjective /ˈpɑːr.ʃəl/

Partial

部分的; 有偏见的;

Meaning

incomplete; showing bias or prejudice

Example

The judge gave a partial decision in favor of the defendant.

法官做出了部分有利于被告的决定。

B2 adjective /prɪˈdɒmɪnənt/

predominant

占主导地位

Meaning

Having superior strength, influence, or authority; most common or noticeable.

Example

The predominant color in the painting is blue.

这幅画中的主要颜色是蓝色。

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 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 adjective /ˈpoʊ.lər/

polar

极地的，关于两极的

Meaning

relating to the North or South Pole; opposite in nature or character

Example

Penguins live in polar regions of the Earth.

企鹅生活在地球的极地地区。

B2 adverb /ˈpʌŋk.tʃu.əl.i/

Punctually

准时

Meaning

at the exact time arranged; on time; not late

Example

She always arrives punctually for meetings.

她总是准时到达会议。

B2 noun ˈpɛs.tɪ.saɪdz

pesticides

杀虫剂

Meaning

Substances used for destroying insects or other organisms harmful to cultivated plants or to animals.

Example

Excessive pesticides use can harm the environment.

过度使用农药可能会对环境造成伤害。

B2 noun /ˌproʊɪˈbɪʃən/

prohibition

禁止

Meaning

The act of forbidding something by law or authority.

Example

The government announced the prohibition of smoking in public places.

政府宣布在公共场所禁烟。

B2 noun /ˌprɒpəˈzɪʃən/

proposition

提议, 计划

Meaning

A statement, idea, or plan put forward for consideration or discussion.

Example

The company made a business proposition to the investors.

公司向投资者提出了商业提议。

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 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。

B2 adjective /pəˈsɪs.tənt/

persistent

坚持不懈

Meaning

continuing to exist or endure over a prolonged period

Example

Despite many setbacks, her persistent efforts led to success.

尽管遇到许多挫折，她的坚持不懈最终带来了成功。

B2 adjective /ˈpraɪs.ləs/

Priceless

无价的；极其宝贵的

Meaning

extremely valuable; invaluable; beyond price

Example

Her grandmother's antique jewelry is absolutely priceless.

她祖母的古董珠宝是绝对无价的。

B2 noun /pərˈsɪstəns/

persistence

坚持

Meaning

the quality of continuing steadily despite problems or difficulties

Example

His persistence finally paid off when he got the job.

他的坚持最终得到了回报，当他得到了那份工作。

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。

B2 noun /prɔːn/

Prawn

对虾

Meaning

a large marine crustacean similar to shrimp but typically bigger

Example

The chef prepared delicious prawn curry with coconut milk.

厨师用椰奶做了美味的对虾咖喱。

B2 noun /saɪˈkaɪətri/

psychiatry

精神病学

Meaning

the branch of medicine focused on the study and treatment of mental illness

Example

She decided to study psychiatry to help people with mental health issues.

她决定学习精神病学，帮助有心理健康问题的人。

Meaning

to continue firmly in an action or opinion despite difficulty or opposition

Example

She decided to persist in her efforts to learn French.

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 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 noun prɛsˈtiːʒ

prestige

声望

Meaning

Widespread respect and admiration felt for someone or something on the basis of a perception of their achievements or quality.

Example

The university has gained international prestige for its research.

这所大学因其研究而获得了国际声誉。

B2 adverb /pɪˈkju:.li.ə.li/

Peculiarly

以奇怪的方式; 以不寻常的方式

Meaning

in a strange or unusual way; in a manner that is distinctive or characteristic

Example

She dressed peculiarly for the formal dinner, wearing bright colors and unusual patterns.

她为正式晚宴穿着非常独特，穿着鲜艳的颜色和不寻常的图案。

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 verb prəˈlɒŋ

prolong

延长

Meaning

To extend the duration of something; to make something last longer.

Example

A healthy diet helps prolong life expectancy.

健康饮食有助于延长预期寿命。

B2 noun, verb, adjective /ˈpeɪtənt/ or /ˈpætənt/

patent

专利

Meaning

a government license granting exclusive rights to an inventor; also to obtain such rights

Example

He patented his new invention to protect it from being copied.

他为保护他的发明不被复制而申请了专利。

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 /pledʒ/

Pledge

承诺; 保证; 担保;

Meaning

a solemn promise or undertaking; something given as security for a loan; a commitment or guarantee

Example

He made a pledge to donate money to charity.

他承诺捐款给慈善机构。

B2 noun /ˈproʊtəˌtaɪp/

prototype

原型

Meaning

The first model or version of something, used as a sample for testing or improvement.

Example

The company built a prototype of the new smartphone before mass production.

公司在大规模生产之前构建了新智能手机的原型。

B2 noun /plænˈteɪʃən/

plantation

种植园

Meaning

a large area of land where crops are grown, often for commercial purposes

Example

The sugarcane plantation stretched for miles across the valley.

甘蔗种植园沿着山谷延伸数英里。

B2 noun /ˌpɜːrsəˈnel/

personnel

人员

Meaning

People employed in an organization or engaged in an organized undertaking such as military service.

Example

The company is hiring more personnel for its new branch.

公司正在为其新分支招聘更多的人员。

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 adjective /ˈprɪv.ə.lɪdʒd/

Privileged

特权的

Meaning

having special advantages; favored; elite

Example

She comes from a privileged background with many opportunities.

她来自一个有特权的背景，拥有许多机会。

B2 noun /pʌbˈlɪs.ɪ.ti/

Publicity

宣传

Meaning

public attention or notice given to someone or something; advertising or promotion

Example

The movie received a lot of publicity before its release.

这部电影在上映之前获得了很多宣传。

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 /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 adjective /ˈpaʊərləs/

powerless

无力的

Meaning

without ability, influence, or strength

Example

She felt powerless against the unfair system.

她在不公平的系统面前感到无力。

B2 verb /pərˈsiːvd/

perceived

幸福

Meaning

to become aware of something through the senses or the mind; to understand or interpret

Example

She perceived a hint of sadness in his voice.

当她收到奖项时，她无法掩饰自己的幸福。

B2 noun prɪˈsɪʒ.ən

precision

精确度

Meaning

The quality of being exact and accurate.

Example

High precision instruments are used in surgery.

在手术中使用高精度仪器。

B2 adjective /ˈpæsɪv/

passive

被动; (语法) 被动语态

Meaning

not actively responding or participating; in grammar, denoting the voice in which the subject undergoes the action

Example

Instead of taking charge, he remained passive during the meeting.

他在会议中没有采取主导，而是保持被动。

B2 adjective /pəˈluː.tɪd/

polluted

污染的

Meaning

Contaminated with harmful or poisonous substances.

Example

Polluted air causes severe health problems.

污染的空气导致严重的健康问题。

B2 adjective /ˈprɒfɪtəbl/

profitable

盈利的

Meaning

yielding profit or financial gain

Example

The company has become highly profitable after the new strategy was implemented.

公司在实施新策略后变得极具盈利性。

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 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 verb /prəˈhɪbɪt/

prohibit

禁止

Meaning

to forbid something by law, rule, or other authority

Example

The law prohibits smoking in public places.

法律禁止在公共场所吸烟。

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。

B2 noun /ˈpref.ər.əns/

Preference

偏爱

Meaning

a greater liking for one alternative over another or others

Example

She has a preference for classical music over pop music.

她更喜欢古典音乐而不是流行音乐。

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 /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 /pəˈtɪʃən/

petition

请愿书

Meaning

a formal written request, typically signed by many people, appealing to authority about a cause

Example

They signed a petition to improve road safety in the area.

他们签署了一份请愿书，要求改善该地区的道路安全。

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。

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。

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 /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/verb /ˈpriːfɪks/

prefix

前缀; 在前面添加东西

Meaning

a word, letter, or number placed before another; as a verb, to add something in front of something else

Example

Developers often prefix variables with an underscore.

开发人员经常在变量前添加下划线作为前缀。

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 /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 noun /ˌpɪə.riˈɒd.ɪ.kəl/

periodical

期刊

Meaning

a magazine or journal published at regular intervals

Example

She subscribed to a science periodical.

她订阅了一个科学期刊。

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 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 /ˌprɒp.əˈɡæn.də/

Propaganda

宣传; 谣言

Meaning

information spread to promote a particular political cause or point of view

Example

The government used propaganda to influence public opinion during the war.

政府在战争期间使用了宣传来影响公众舆论。

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 /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 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。

B2 noun /ˈpælət/

palette

调色板

Meaning

a thin board or surface on which an artist sets and mixes colors; also a range of colors used in art or design

Example

The artist mixed vibrant shades on her palette before starting the painting.

艺术家在开始画画之前，在她的调色板上混合了鲜艳的色调。

B2 noun /prəˈmoʊ.tər/

promoter

推广员

Meaning

A person or organization that helps to organize or finance an event, business, or product launch.

Example

The promoter organized a concert for the new band.

推广员为新乐队组织了一场音乐会。

B2 adverb /pəˈlɪtɪkəli/

politically

政治上

Meaning

in a way that relates to politics or government

Example

The country is politically divided between two major parties.

这个国家在政治上分裂为两个主要党派。

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 /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 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 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 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 adjective /ˈprɒmɪnənt/

prominent

显著的

Meaning

Important, famous, or easily noticeable.

Example

He is a prominent leader in the community.

他是社区中的一个杰出领导者。

B2 noun /prəˈtɛstər/

protester

抗议者

Meaning

a person who takes part in a protest or demonstration

Example

The protester spoke passionately about the cause.

抗议者激情洋溢地谈论了这个原因。

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 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。

B2 noun, adjective /ˌpəʊstˈɡrædʒuət/

postgraduate

研究生

Meaning

A student who has completed a first degree and is studying for a further degree.

Example

She is doing postgraduate research in physics.

她正在做物理学的研究生研究。

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 noun, adjective /prɪˈmɪər/ or /ˈpriːmiər/

premier

总理 / 主要

Meaning

the head of government in some countries; first in importance or rank

Example

The French premier addressed the nation.

法国总理向全国发表了讲话。

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 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。

B2 noun /ˈprɑsɪˌkjuːtər/

prosecutor

检察官

Meaning

a lawyer who represents the government in criminal cases

Example

The prosecutor argued that the defendant was guilty of the crime.

检察官辩称被告犯有罪。

B2 noun /saɪˈkɒlədʒɪst/

psychologist

心理学家

Meaning

a person who studies mental processes and behavior

Example

The psychologist helped him cope with his anxiety.

心理学家帮助他应对焦虑。

B2 noun ˈprɑː.sest fuːdz

processed foods

加工食品

Meaning

Foods that have been altered from their natural state through various methods such as canning, freezing, refrigeration, dehydration and aseptic processing.

Example

Excessive consumption of processed foods leads to health issues.

过量消费加工食品会导致健康问题。

B2 verb /pɔːˈtreɪ/

portray

描绘

Meaning

to describe or represent something or someone in a work of art or literature

Example

The novel portrays a vivid picture of life in the countryside.

这部小说描绘了乡村生活的生动图景。

B2 noun/verb /pəʊl/

poll

民意调查

Meaning

a survey of public opinion or voting in an election

Example

The poll revealed that most people favored the new policy.

民意调查显示大多数人支持新政策。

B2 noun /ˈpredʒ.ə.dɪs/

Prejudice

偏见

Meaning

preconceived opinion that is not based on reason or actual experience

Example

We must fight against prejudice and discrimination in our society.

我们必须在我们的社会中与偏见和歧视作斗争。

B2 noun /ˈpɑː.tɪ.klz/

particles

微粒

Meaning

Minute portions of matter.

Example

PM2.5 particles harm respiratory health.

PM2.5微粒危害呼吸健康。

B2 adjective /ˈpær.ə.lel/

Parallel

平行

Meaning

side by side and having the same distance continuously between them; similar or corresponding

Example

The two roads run parallel to each other for several miles.

这两条道路在好几英里内平行。

B2 verb /ˈprɒsɪkjuːt/

prosecute

起诉

Meaning

to institute legal proceedings against someone

Example

The lawyer decided to prosecute the case after gathering sufficient evidence.

律师在收集到足够证据后决定起诉此案。

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。

B2 verb /ˈpɛrɪʃ/

perish

死去

Meaning

To die, especially in a sudden or violent way.

Example

Many soldiers perished in the war.

许多士兵在战争中死去。

B2 adjective /prəˈɡrɛsɪv/

progressive

进步的

Meaning

favoring or implementing new and modern ideas or policies; moving forward or improving

Example

She holds progressive views on social justice and equality.

她对社会公正和平等持有进步的观点。

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。

B2 noun prəˈtæɡənɪst

protagonist

主角

Meaning

The leading character or one of the major characters in a drama, movie, novel, or other fictional text.

Example

Charles Darnay is one of the protagonists of the story.

查尔斯·达尔内是故事中的主角之一。

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 adverb /ˈpraɪ.vət.li/

Privately

私下; 保密地

Meaning

in a private manner; without others present; confidentially

Example

She spoke to him privately about the matter.

她私下里和他谈论了这个问题。

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 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 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 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 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。

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。