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C2 verb /fɪˈlɒs.ə.faɪz/

philosophize

哲学
Meaning
to think or talk about the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence
Example
He likes to philosophize about life and its meaning.
他喜欢谈论生活及其意义。
C1 adjective /ˈpærəmaʊnt/

paramount

至关重要
Meaning
more important than anything else; supreme
Example
Safety is of paramount importance in this factory.
在这家工厂里，安全至关重要。
B2 noun pəˈspek.tɪvz

perspectives

观点
Meaning
A particular attitude toward or way of regarding something; a point of view.
Example
New perspectives enhance understanding.
新的观点促进理解。
A1 verb /pliːz/

please

使愉快
Meaning
to make someone happy or satisfied; used as a polite request
Example
His performance pleased the audience.
他的表现让观众感到满意。
C1 noun /ˈpɛntəɡən/

pentagon

Meaning
A plane figure with five straight sides and five angles; also refers to the US Department of Defense building.
Example
The Pentagon is one of the most iconic government buildings in the United States.
B2 verb (phrasal) /ˈpæs ˌɔːf/

pass-off

Meaning
to present something or someone falsely as something else; to pretend or deceive
Example
He tried to pass off the fake watch as a luxury brand.
C2 noun /ˈfaɪləm/

phylum

生物分类中的主要类别，高于类，低于界
Meaning
a primary category in the biological classification of organisms, above class and below kingdom
Example
Humans belong to the phylum Chordata.
人类属于脊索动物门。
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。
B1 adjective /ˈprɛɡnənt/

pregnant

怀孕的; 有意义的
Meaning
having a child developing in the womb; also, full of meaning or significance
Example
She announced that she was three months pregnant.
她宣布她怀孕三个月了。
B2 noun

Patriot

爱国者
C1 verb /ˈprɒfəsaɪ/

prophesy

预言
Meaning
to state or predict that something will happen in the future, especially as if divinely inspired
Example
The monk prophesied that peace would return to the land.
那位和尚预言和平将会回到这个国家。
C1 noun /fɪˈlæn.θrə.pɪst/

philanthropist

慈善家
Meaning
a person who seeks to promote the welfare of others, especially by donating money to good causes
Example
The philanthropist donated millions to build schools in rural areas.
慈善家捐赠了数百万美元用于建设农村地区的学校。
B2 adjective /proʊn/

Prone

倾向于
Meaning
having a tendency to; inclined; lying face down
Example
He is prone to making mistakes when he's tired.
他容易犯错，当他累的时候。
B2 adjective /ˈpɔɪ.zən.əs/

Poisonous

有毒的; 毒性; 致命的
Meaning
containing poison; toxic; deadly
Example
The snake is highly poisonous and dangerous.
这条蛇非常有毒且危险。
B2 adjective /ˌsaɪkiˈætrɪk/

psychiatric

Meaning
relating to mental illness or its treatment
Example
The psychiatric hospital provides care for those with severe conditions.
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。
C2 verb /ˈpɒntɪfɪkeɪt/

pontificate

自负或武断地讲话或行动；担任教皇职务
Meaning
to speak or act in a pompous or dogmatic way; to officiate as a pontiff
Example
He pontificated on the importance of education for over an hour.
他在一个小时内讲述了教育的重要性。
B2 noun /ˈpraɪ.vət ˈtuː.tər/

Private tutor

私人导师
Meaning
a teacher who gives individual instruction to a student outside of regular school
Example
The private tutor helped the student improve his math skills.
私人导师帮助学生提高了他的数学技能。
C2 noun /ˈpɛd.ən.tri/

pedantry

对小细节或规则的过度关注
Meaning
Excessive concern with minor details or rules.
Example
His pedantry made the meeting unnecessarily long.
他的偏执让会议变得不必要地漫长。
C1 noun /ˌprəʊ.baɪˈɒt.ɪks/

probiotics

益生菌
Meaning
Live microorganisms that, when administered in adequate amounts, confer health benefits to the host, especially for digestive health.
Example
Probiotics improve digestion and enhance gut health.
益生菌有助于改善消化并增强肠道健康。
C1 noun /ˈpɑːrtʃmənt/

parchment

羊皮纸
Meaning
a thin material made from animal skin, used in the past for writing
Example
The ancient manuscript was written on parchment.
古老的手稿写在羊皮纸上。
B2 verb /pəˈzɛs/

possess

拥有 / 拥有
Meaning
To have or own something; to hold a quality or characteristic.
Example
She possesses great talent in music.
她在音乐上拥有巨大的天赋。
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。
A2 phrasal verb /pɪk ʌp/

pick up

捡起; 接载; 学会
Meaning
to lift something; to collect or receive someone or something; to learn or acquire gradually; to improve or increase
Example
She picked up the book from the floor.
她从地板上捡起了那本书。
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。
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。
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。
A1 noun /ˈfəʊtəʊ/

photo

照片
Meaning
a picture or image captured by a camera
Example
I took a photo of the sunset.
我拍了一张日落的照片。
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。
C2 noun /ˌproʊɪˈbɪʃənɪst/

prohibitionist

禁酒主义者
Meaning
A person who supports or advocates prohibition, especially of alcohol.
Example
The prohibitionist campaigned against the sale of liquor in the town.
禁酒主义者在城里反对酒类销售的运动。
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。
B1 noun /ˈfɑːrməsi/

pharmacy

药店
Meaning
A place where medicinal drugs are prepared and sold.
Example
I went to the pharmacy to buy antibiotics.
我去药店买抗生素。
B1 noun /ˈprəʊsesɪŋ/

processing

处理
Meaning
the series of actions or steps taken to achieve a particular end, especially in data or food handling
Example
Data processing takes place in the server.
数据处理在服务器上进行。
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 /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。
C2 noun /pɪˈlɑːf/

Pillaw

皮拉夫
Meaning
a dish of rice cooked in seasoned broth, often with meat and vegetables
Example
We enjoyed a delicious chicken pillaw for dinner.
我们享用了美味的鸡肉皮拉夫作为晚餐。
C1 adjective /ˌpærəˈdɒksɪkəl/

paradoxical

矛盾的
Meaning
Seemingly contradictory or opposed to common sense, yet possibly true.
Example
It is paradoxical that standing is often more tiring than walking.
站立常常比走路更累，这很矛盾。
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。
C1 noun proʊˈæktɪv ˈseɪvɪŋ

proactive saving

主动储蓄
Meaning
Actively planning and setting aside money in advance to prepare for future financial needs
Example
Proactive saving ensures financial stability in old age.
主动储蓄确保了老年时期的财务稳定。
C2 noun /ˈprɒsɪlaɪt/

proselyte

改信者
Meaning
A person who has converted from one belief, opinion, or religion to another.
Example
She became a proselyte after converting to a new faith.
她在转信到新的信仰后成为了一名改信者。
C2 noun /pɪˈdɒl.ə.dʒi/

pedology

土壤学
Meaning
The study of soils in their natural environment.
Example
Pedology helps scientists understand soil fertility.
土壤学帮助科学家理解土壤的肥力。
C2 adjective /ˌpluːˈpɜːrfɪkt/

pluperfect

过去完成时
Meaning
a verb tense expressing an action completed before another past action
Example
By the time she arrived, he had finished his homework, showing the pluperfect tense.
在她到达时，他已经完成了作业，展示了过去完成时。
C1 noun /ˈpɜːʃən/

Persian

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。
C1 noun /prəˈtruːʒən/

protrusion

突出部分
Meaning
Something that sticks out or projects from a surface.
Example
The protrusion on the wall made it difficult to move the furniture.
墙上的突出部分使得移动家具变得困难。
C2 noun /prɔːŋ/

prong

叉子的尖端
Meaning
a projecting pointed part, such as one of the pointed ends of a fork
Example
The fork has four prongs.
叉子有四个尖端。
C2 adjective /ˈpɜːrviəs/

pervious

透水的
Meaning
Allowing water, air, or other substances to pass through; permeable.
Example
The soil here is pervious to rainwater.
这里的土壤允许雨水通过。
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。
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。
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。
C2 noun /ˈprɪvɪti/

privity

私密关系, 合同关系
Meaning
A close, private, or special relationship; in law, the direct connection between parties to a contract.
Example
There was no privity of contract between the supplier and the customer.
供应商和客户之间没有合同关系。
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。
C1 verb /priːˈɒkjʊpaɪ/

preoccupy

使专心
Meaning
To dominate or engross the mind of someone to the exclusion of other thoughts.
Example
Worries about the future preoccupy him constantly.
担忧未来的问题让他始终处于忙碌状态。
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。
B1 noun /ˈpaɪ.lət/

Pilot

飞行员
Meaning
a person who operates the controls of an aircraft
Example
The experienced pilot landed the plane safely during the storm.
经验丰富的飞行员在风暴中安全着陆。
C2 adjective /ˈpɛndjʊləs/

pendulous

幸福
Meaning
hanging down loosely; drooping
Example
The pendulous fruit weighed down the branch.
她收到奖项时，无法隐藏她的幸福。
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。
C1 adjective /prəˈmɪskjuəs/

promiscuous

放荡
Meaning
Having or showing a casual and unselective approach, often used to describe indiscriminate sexual relationships.
Example
The novel depicts a character with a promiscuous lifestyle.
这本小说描述了一个过着放荡生活方式的角色。
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。
B1 adverb /praɪˈmɛrɪli/

primarily

主要
Meaning
for the most part; mainly
Example
She is primarily responsible for managing the finances.
她主要负责管理财务。
B1 noun ˈpɒl.ə.si

policy

政策
Meaning
A course or principle of action adopted or proposed by a government, party, business, or individual; a contract of insurance.
Example
Effective policies drive national development.
有效的政策推动国家发展。
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。
B1 adjective /ˈpʌŋk.tʃu.əl/

Punctual

准时
Meaning
on time; prompt;
Example
She is always punctual for meetings.
她总是准时参加会议。
B1 verb /preɪ/

pray

祈祷
Meaning
to speak to God or a deity; to hope earnestly
Example
Many people pray for peace in the world.
许多人祈祷世界的和平。
C1 adjective /prəˈvoʊkɪŋ/

Provoking

挑衅的
Meaning
causing anger or strong reaction; irritating; stimulating
Example
His provoking comments made everyone angry.
他挑衅的评论让每个人都生气了。
B2 noun prɒsˈpɛr.ɪ.ti

prosperity

繁荣
Meaning
The state of being prosperous; success or wealth.
Example
The country achieved great prosperity during the last decade.
这个国家在过去十年中取得了巨大的繁荣。
C1 adjective /ˈpɪt.i.ləs/

pitiless

无情
Meaning
showing no pity or compassion; cruel
Example
The pitiless ruler ignored the suffering of his people.
无情的统治者忽视了他人民的痛苦。
C2 adjective /pʌɡˈneɪʃəs/

pugnacious

好斗的
Meaning
Having a quarrelsome or combative nature; eager to fight.
Example
His pugnacious attitude often got him into trouble.
他好斗的态度常常让他陷入麻烦。
B2 noun /ˈpaɪ.rə.si/

Piracy

海盗行为；盗版
Meaning
the practice of attacking and robbing ships at sea; the unauthorized use or reproduction of copyrighted material
Example
Software piracy costs companies billions of dollars annually.
软件盗版每年给公司造成数十亿美元的损失。
C1 verb /prɪˈzaɪd/

preside

主持
Meaning
to be in charge of a meeting, event, or organization
Example
She will preside over the meeting tomorrow.
她明天将主持会议。
A2 noun ˈpʌblɪk træns ˈpɔːt

public transport

公共交通
Meaning
Transportation systems available for use by the general public, typically including buses, trains, and metros.
Example
Public transport systems are essential for reducing traffic congestion.
公共交通系统对于减少交通拥堵至关重要。
C2 adjective /pərˈsɪpiənt/

percipient

有洞察力的
Meaning
Having good understanding or insight; able to perceive things clearly.
Example
As a percipient critic, she recognized the deeper meaning of the play.
作为一名有洞察力的评论家，她认出了戏剧的更深层意义。
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。
C2 adjective /ˌpɛstɪˈlɛnʃəl/

pestilential

瘟疫的
Meaning
Relating to or causing pestilence; very harmful, troublesome, or dangerous.
Example
The pestilential smell of the garbage filled the street.
垃圾的瘟疫气味充满了街道。
C1 verb /plɒd/

plod

缓慢而坚定地工作
Meaning
to work slowly and steadily, often with effort or difficulty
Example
He plodded through his homework despite feeling tired.
尽管他感到疲倦，他还是慢慢地完成了作业。
B1 noun /ˈprɪnsɪpl/

principle

原则
Meaning
A fundamental truth or proposition that serves as the foundation for a system of belief or behavior.
Example
Honesty is a key principle of leadership.
诚实是领导力的关键原则。
A2 adjective /pjʊər/

Pure

纯净的; 清澈的; 无污点的; 无歧视的;
Meaning
clean; clear; untainted; without discrimination;
Example
The water from the mountain spring is pure.
来自山泉的水是纯净的。
C2 adjective, noun /pləˈbiːən/

plebeian

平民
Meaning
common, ordinary, or belonging to the lower social classes
Example
The festival was enjoyed by both plebeian and noble citizens.
这个节日被平民和贵族市民共同享受。
B1 noun /ˈpælɪs/

palace

宫殿
Meaning
a large and impressive building that is the official home of a king, queen, or other ruler
Example
The royal family lives in a magnificent palace.
皇室家庭住在一个宏伟的宫殿里。
C2 noun /prɒɡˌnɒstɪˈkeɪʃən/

prognostication

预言
Meaning
The act of foretelling or predicting future events.
Example
The astrologer's prognostication fascinated the audience.
占星师的预言吸引了观众。
B2 adjective /ˈpraɪ.ər/

Prior

先前的
Meaning
existing or coming before in time; previous; earlier
Example
You need prior approval before making any changes to the system.
在对系统进行任何修改之前，你需要事先获得批准。
B2 adjective /ˈplɔː.zə.bəl/

plausible

似乎合理或可能
Meaning
Seeming reasonable or probable; credible or believable.
Example
His excuse seemed plausible, but I had my doubts.
他的借口看起来似乎有道理，但我心存疑虑。
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。
C2 noun /paɪər/

pyre

火葬堆
Meaning
A heap of combustible material, especially one used for burning a corpse as part of a funeral ceremony.
Example
The villagers built a pyre to honor the deceased.
村民们建造了一堆火葬堆，以尊重已故者。
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。
C2 noun /pəˈruːzl/

perusal

仔细阅读
Meaning
The action of reading or examining something carefully.
Example
The contract was given to the lawyer for perusal.
合同已交给律师以供仔细阅读。
C2 adjective /prɪˈzʌmptɪv/

presumptive

推定的
Meaning
Based on probability or assumption rather than proof.
Example
She is the presumptive nominee for the party.
她是该党的推定候选人。
C2 adjective /pɪˈdʒɒrətɪv/

pejorative

贬义的
Meaning
Expressing contempt or disapproval.
Example
He used pejorative terms to insult his opponents.
他用贬义的词语侮辱他的对手。
C1 noun /poʊˈɛt.ɪks/

poetics

诗学，诗歌理论
Meaning
the study or theory of poetry and its principles
Example
He wrote a book on poetics explaining the art of verse.
他写了一本关于诗学的书，解释了诗歌的艺术。
B1 noun /pɜːrs/

purse

钱包
Meaning
a small bag used by women to carry money and personal items
Example
She kept her wallet in her purse.
她把钱包放进了她的手袋里。
A1 noun /ˈpɛərənt/

parent

父母
Meaning
a mother or father of a person or animal
Example
Both of his parents are teachers.
他的父母是教师。
B1 noun /ˈpɔːrʃən/

portion

部分
Meaning
A part or share of something.
Example
She ate only a small portion of the meal.
她只吃了餐点的一小部分。
C2 noun /fɪˈlæt.əl.i/

philately

邮票收藏学
Meaning
the collection and study of postage stamps
Example
Philately is a hobby enjoyed by people of all ages.
邮票收藏学是一项各年龄段人群都喜爱的爱好。
C2 adjective /ˈpɒndərəbl/

ponderable

可以考虑的, 可思考的
Meaning
able to be considered or thought about
Example
The evidence was substantial and ponderable.
证据是实质性的，并且是可以思考的。
C2 noun /ˌperəˈreɪʃən/

peroration

演讲结尾
Meaning
The concluding part of a speech, often intended to inspire or persuade.
Example
The politician's peroration left the audience applauding enthusiastically.
政治家的演讲结尾让观众热烈鼓掌。
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。
A2 noun /ˈprɪzən/

prison

监狱
Meaning
a building where people are kept as punishment for a crime or while waiting for trial
Example
He was sent to prison for his crimes.
他因犯下罪行而被送进监狱。
A2 noun /pleɪt/

Plate

盘子
Meaning
a flat, typically round dish used for serving or eating food
Example
Please put the rice on your plate.
请把米饭放到你的盘子里。
C1 noun /ˈpræɡ.mə.tɪ.zəm/

pragmatism

实践主义
Meaning
A practical approach to problems and affairs; dealing with things sensibly and realistically.
Example
His pragmatism helped solve the financial crisis.
他的实践主义帮助解决了金融危机。
C1 adjective /ˈpɜːrmiəbl̩/

permeable

可渗透的
Meaning
allowing liquids or gases to pass through
Example
The soil in this area is very permeable to water.
这个地区的土壤对水非常可渗透。
A2 noun /prəˈdʌkʃən/

production

生产
Meaning
the process of manufacturing or creating something
Example
The production of this film took over a year.
这部电影的制作超过了一年。
C2 noun /ˌpætrəˈnɪmɪk/

patronymic

父系名字
Meaning
a name derived from the name of a father or ancestor
Example
In many cultures, surnames are patronymic in origin.
在许多文化中，姓氏源自父系名字。
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。
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。
C2 noun /ˈprɒsədi/

prosody

韵律学
Meaning
The patterns of rhythm and sound used in poetry and speech.
Example
The professor explained how prosody affects the mood of a poem.
教授解释了韵律学如何影响诗歌的情绪。
C2 noun /ˈpɑːrləns/

parlance

行话
Meaning
a particular way of speaking or using words, common to a group
Example
In legal parlance, the term has a different meaning.
在法律行话中，这个术语有不同的含义。
A2 noun /ˈpɛni/

penny

便士
Meaning
a small coin of low value; a very small amount of money
Example
He found a penny on the sidewalk and smiled.
他在人行道上找到了一枚便士并笑了。
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 /ˈpɑːrləmənt/

parliament

议会
Meaning
the highest legislative body in a country
Example
The bill was passed in parliament after a long debate.
该法案在议会经过长时间的辩论后通过。
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。
C1 verb /prəˈkræs.tɪ.neɪt/

procrastinate

拖延, 延迟, 推迟
Meaning
To delay or postpone action; to put off doing something, especially out of habitual carelessness or laziness.
Example
He tends to procrastinate when facing difficult tasks.
他在面对困难任务时倾向于拖延。
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 /ˌtɛrəˈdæktɪl/

pterodactyl

已灭绝的飞行爬行动物
Meaning
An extinct flying reptile of the Jurassic period, with a long slender head and wings formed by a membrane stretching along the body.
Example
The museum displayed a fossil of a giant pterodactyl.
博物馆展示了一只巨大的翼龙化石。
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 /ˈfɒnɪk/

phonic

语音的
Meaning
relating to speech sounds or their production; connected to phonics
Example
Children learn phonic rules to read new words accurately.
孩子们学习语音规则，以准确阅读新单词。
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 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 /ˈpɔːrtɛnt/

portent

前兆
Meaning
A sign or warning that something, especially something momentous or calamitous, is likely to happen.
Example
The sudden drop in stock prices was seen as a portent of economic trouble.
股票价格的突然下跌被视为经济问题的前兆。
B2 adjective /ˈplɛʒərəbl/

pleasurable

令人愉快的, 令人高兴的
Meaning
giving pleasure or enjoyment
Example
Reading a good book is a pleasurable activity.
读一本好书是一项令人愉快的活动。
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。
C2 noun /ˈpɒmfrɪt/

Pomfret

鲳鱼
Meaning
A deep-bodied marine fish with silvery scales, popular in Asian cuisine
Example
The restaurant serves delicious pomfret curry with rice.
餐厅提供美味的鲳鱼咖喱配米饭。
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。