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C1 adjective /ˈplæsɪd/

placid

平静的，安宁的
Meaning
calm and peaceful, not easily disturbed
Example
She had a placid expression despite the chaos around her.
尽管周围一片混乱，她的表情依然平静。
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。
C2 noun /prəˈfʌn.dɪ.ti/

profundity

深度或洞察力
Meaning
Deep insight; great depth of knowledge or thought.
Example
The profundity of his words left a lasting impact.
他的话深度留下了持久的影响。
C1 adverb /ˈpiːs.miːl/

Piecemeal

逐步地; 一片一片地
Meaning
done or made gradually, one piece at a time; fragmentary; unsystematic
Example
The renovation was done piecemeal over several years due to budget constraints.
由于预算限制，翻新工作是在几年内逐步完成的。
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。
B1 noun, verb /paʊnd/

pound

英镑
Meaning
a unit of weight equal to 16 ounces or a unit of currency
Example
The price of the book is five pounds.
这本书的价格是五英镑。
C2 adjective /ˈpɔːntʃi/

paunchy

大肚子
Meaning
Having a large or protruding belly.
Example
The paunchy man struggled to button his shirt.
那个大肚子男人在努力扣上他的衬衫纽扣。
C2 adjective /ˌpaɪroʊˈtɛknɪk/

pyrotechnic

烟火技术
Meaning
Relating to fireworks or spectacular displays involving fire.
Example
The city celebrated with a grand pyrotechnic display on New Year's Eve.
这座城市在新年前夕举办了盛大的烟火技术展示。
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。
C1 verb /pərˈtɜːrb/

perturb

扰乱
Meaning
To disturb or unsettle greatly in mind.
Example
The sudden noise perturbed the students during the exam.
突如其来的噪音在考试期间干扰了学生。
A2 adjective /pəˈlaɪt/

Polite

有礼貌的; 尊重的; 彬彬有礼的
Meaning
having good manners; respectful; courteous
Example
He was very polite and respectful to everyone.
他对每个人都非常礼貌和尊重。
C2 noun /ˌsaɪ.kəʊˈɡræf.ɪks/

Psychographics

根据人们的态度、愿望和其他心理标准对人进行研究和分类
Meaning
The study and classification of people according to their attitudes, aspirations, and other psychological criteria.
Example
Psychographics reveal consumer buying motives.
心理图谱揭示了消费者购买动机。
C2 noun /ˈprɒm.ən.tɔːr.i/

promontory

海角
Meaning
A high point of land or rock projecting into a body of water.
Example
The lighthouse stood on a promontory overlooking the sea.
灯塔矗立在俯瞰大海的海角上。
C1 noun /ˌpɑːrʃiˈæləti/

partiality

偏袒
Meaning
an unfair preference or bias toward one side or person
Example
The judge was criticized for showing partiality in the case.
法官因在案件中表现出偏袒而受到批评。
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 /pəˈtroʊl/

patrol

巡逻
Meaning
to move around an area to watch or guard it
Example
The police patrol the streets at night to ensure safety.
警察晚上巡逻街道以确保安全。
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 adjective /prɪˈdɪktəbəl/

predictable

可预测的
Meaning
able to be predicted or foreseen
Example
His reactions were predictable based on his past behavior.
他的反应是可以预测的，基于他的过去行为。
C2 adjective /ˈpaɪbɔːld/

piebald

双色斑点
Meaning
having irregular patches of two colors, especially black and white
Example
The farmer owns a piebald horse with black and white spots.
农夫有一匹带有黑白斑点的双色马。
C1 noun,verb /pleɪt/

plait

辫子
Meaning
a braid of hair or straw; to braid
Example
She decided to plait her hair before the party.
她决定在派对前编织她的头发。
C1 noun /ˈsaɪkiː/

psyche

灵魂 / 心智
Meaning
the human soul, mind, or spirit
Example
The novel explores the depths of the human psyche.
这本小说探索了人类心智的深度。
C2 verb /pərˈtɪkjələrˌaɪz/

particularize

具体说明
Meaning
to mention or describe something in detail
Example
The witness was asked to particularize the events of that night.
证人被要求详细叙述那个夜晚的事件。
C2 noun /pʌntʃ ˈfoʊrən/

Panch Phoron

五香粉
Meaning
a Bengali spice blend containing five whole spices: cumin, fennel, fenugreek, nigella, and mustard seeds
Example
The aroma filled the kitchen when she heated panch phoron in oil.
当她在油中加热五香粉时，香气充满了厨房。
C2 verb /ˈprɒsəˌlaɪtaɪz/

proselytize

试图使某人改信
Meaning
To try to persuade someone to convert to a different belief or religion.
Example
They tried to proselytize the villagers with their new ideas.
他们试图用他们的新思想来传教村民。
B1 noun freɪzɪz

phrases

短语
Meaning
A small group of words standing together as a conceptual unit, typically forming a component of a clause.
Example
Learn common phrases for daily use.
学习日常使用的常见短语。
C2 noun /ˈpʌndʒənsi/

pungency

辛辣
Meaning
The quality of having a strong, sharp taste or smell.
Example
The pungency of garlic filled the kitchen.
大蒜的辛辣味充满了厨房。
C2 noun /pɜːr bɔɪld raɪs/

Per boiled rice

预煮米
Meaning
Rice that has been partially boiled in the husk before milling; parboiled rice
Example
Per boiled rice retains more nutrients than regular white rice.
预煮米比普通白米保留更多营养成分。
B2 noun/verb /pɜːrk/

perk

福利
Meaning
A benefit or advantage associated with a job; or to become more lively or cheerful.
Example
One of the perks of working here is free lunch every Friday.
在这里工作的一项福利是每周五免费午餐。
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。
B1 noun /ˈpoʊ.lər beər/

Polar Bear

北极熊
Meaning
a large white bear that lives in the Arctic regions
Example
The polar bear swims in the icy Arctic waters.
北极熊在寒冷的北极水域游泳。
B2 noun /pæd/

pad

便签本
Meaning
a small cushion or block of soft material; also a set of sheets of paper fastened together
Example
He wrote her phone number on a yellow pad.
他把她的电话号码写在一个黄色的便签本上。
A2 verb /pɪk/

pick

选择
Meaning
to choose; to take or select from a group; to pluck or gather
Example
Please pick your favorite color from the palette.
请从调色板中选择您最喜欢的颜色。
C2 adjective /ˈpɜːˌblaɪnd/

purblind

盲目或无知
Meaning
Having impaired or defective vision; lacking insight or understanding.
Example
The purblind approach to the problem led to many mistakes.
对问题的盲目处理导致了许多错误。
A2 noun /ˈpɑːrkɪŋ/

parking

停车场
Meaning
the action or practice of leaving a vehicle in a particular place for a period of time
Example
There was no available parking near the restaurant.
餐厅附近没有空停车位。
C1 adjective /ˈprɪnsəpəld/

principled

有原则的
Meaning
acting in accordance with moral or ethical standards
Example
He is a principled leader who always puts honesty first.
他是一个有原则的领导，总是把诚实放在第一位。
B2 noun /ˈprɛsɪdənt/

precedent

先例
Meaning
An earlier event or decision that serves as a guide or example for future similar situations.
Example
The judge’s ruling set a new precedent for similar cases.
法官的裁决为类似案件设立了一个新的先例。
B1 noun /pruːf/

proof

证据
Meaning
evidence or argument establishing a fact or the truth of a statement
Example
The detective presented proof of the suspect's guilt.
侦探提供了嫌疑人有罪的证据。
B1 noun /paɪl/

pile

堆
Meaning
a large amount of something stacked or placed in a heap
Example
He placed the books in a pile on the table.
他把书堆放在桌子上。
C1 adjective /ˈpɒlɪtɪk/

politic

精明, 审慎
Meaning
shrewd, prudent, or tactful in practical matters
Example
It was politic of him to remain silent during the argument.
在争论中保持沉默是他明智的选择。
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。
C1 adjective /ˈpjuː.nɪ.tɪv/

punitive

惩罚性
Meaning
Inflicting or intended as punishment.
Example
The company faced punitive measures for violating the law.
该公司因违反法律而面临惩罚性措施。
C2 adjective /pərˈsuːənt/

pursuant

根据
Meaning
in accordance with or following something, especially a law or rule
Example
The decision was made pursuant to the regulations.
决定是根据规定做出的。
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 /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。
C2 noun /ˌfoʊ.nəˈlɑː.dʒi/

phonology

语音学
Meaning
the study of the sound system of a language
Example
She is studying phonology to understand how sounds function in English.
她正在研究语音学，以了解英语中声音的功能。
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 noun /ˈplænər/

planner

计划者
Meaning
a person who makes plans or a book used for organizing schedules and tasks
Example
She uses a daily planner to organize her meetings.
她使用每日计划本来组织她的会议。
A2 noun /ˈpɒkɪt/

pocket

Meaning
a small, enclosed space in clothing for carrying items
Example
He put his phone in his pocket.
C1 verb /prɪˈkluːd/

preclude

阻止
Meaning
To prevent something from happening; to make impossible.
Example
Heavy rain precluded the possibility of a picnic.
大雨阻止了野餐的可能性。
C1 noun /ˈpiː.hən/

Peahen

母孔雀
Meaning
female peacock
Example
The peahen is less colorful than the male peacock.
母孔雀比雄孔雀少了色彩。
C2 adjective /ˌpɛrənˈθɛtɪkəl/

parenthetical

括号中的评论
Meaning
Relating to or expressed in parentheses; a side remark or digression.
Example
He added a parenthetical comment during the lecture.
他在讲座期间添加了一个括号中的评论。
C2 noun /ˈpoʊltɪs/

poultice

温暖的草药敷料
Meaning
a soft, moist mass of material applied to the body to relieve soreness and inflammation
Example
The nurse applied a warm poultice to his injured leg.
护士把温暖的敷料敷在他受伤的腿上。
C2 noun /ˈplænɪsfɪr/

planisphere

星图仪
Meaning
a rotating star chart used to display the visible stars for any time and date
Example
The astronomer used a planisphere to identify the constellations.
天文学家使用星图仪来识别星座。
A2 noun /paɪ/

Pie

派
Meaning
a baked dish of fruit, meat, or vegetables, typically with a top and base of pastry
Example
My grandmother makes the best apple pie in town.
我的祖母做了城里最好的苹果派。
C2 verb /priːˈfɪɡjər/

prefigure

预示
Meaning
to represent, show, or foreshadow something in advance
Example
The economic reforms prefigure major social changes.
经济改革预示着重大社会变革。
C1 noun /ˈpɪntʃərz/

pinchers

钳子
Meaning
a tool used for gripping or squeezing objects
Example
Use the pinchers to remove the hot coal safely.
使用拼钳安全地取下热煤。
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。
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。
C1 verb /pərˈteɪn/

pertain

涉及
Meaning
to relate or have reference to something
Example
The rules pertain to all students in the school.
这些规则适用于学校的所有学生。
B1 adjective /ˈpeɪn.fəl/

painful

疼痛的
Meaning
causing physical or emotional pain
Example
The injury was very painful, and he needed immediate care.
受伤非常疼痛，他需要立刻接受治疗。
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 /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。
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。
A1 noun /fəʊn/

phone

电话
Meaning
a device for communication, typically used to make calls or send messages
Example
I need to charge my phone.
我需要给我的电话充电。
C2 noun /ˈplɛnɪtjuːd/

plenitude

丰富
Meaning
the condition of being full or abundant; a great quantity
Example
The garden was a plenitude of flowers in spring.
春天的花园充满了花卉的丰富性。
C2 adjective /ˈprɒmɪsəri/

promissory

承诺的
Meaning
Containing or conveying a promise, especially in writing.
Example
He signed a promissory note to repay the loan.
他签署了还款承诺书。
B1 noun ˈplænɪŋ

planning

规划
Meaning
The process of making plans for something; the control of urban development by a local government authority.
Example
Effective planning ensures better waste management.
有效的规划确保更好的废物管理。
C1 noun /pɪˈtaɪə/

Pitaya / Dragon fruit

火龙果
Meaning
a tropical fruit with bright pink or red skin and white flesh speckled with black seeds
Example
The pitaya has a mild, sweet flavor and a unique appearance.
火龙果味道温和、甜美，外形独特。
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 noun /ˈpɔːpər/

pauper

乞丐
Meaning
A very poor person.
Example
The pauper begged for food on the street corner.
乞丐在街角乞讨食物。
C1 noun /ˈpɛdɪɡriː/

pedigree

家谱
Meaning
the recorded ancestry or lineage of a person, family, or animal; the history or origin of something
Example
The dog has a pedigree that traces back several generations.
这只狗有一条可以追溯到几代的家谱。
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。
C2 noun /ˌpɛkəˈdɪloʊ/

peccadillo

小错误
Meaning
a small or minor fault or sin
Example
Forgetting to call was just a small peccadillo, not a serious mistake.
忘记打电话只是一个小错误，不是一个严重的错误。
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。
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。
C2 adjective /ˈplændʒənt/

plangent

悲伤或回响的声音
Meaning
having a loud, mournful sound; resonant
Example
The plangent toll of the church bell echoed through the village.
教堂钟声的悲鸣回荡在村庄里。
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。
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, 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。
C1 noun /ˈpʌntʃ laɪn/

punch line

笑话的高潮
Meaning
The final part of a joke or story that makes it funny.
Example
Everyone laughed loudly at the punch line of his joke.
大家都因为他的笑话高潮而大笑。
C2 adjective /ˈprɒɡnəθəs/

prognathous

前突颌骨
Meaning
Having jaws that project forward beyond the rest of the face.
Example
The fossil displayed a distinctly prognathous skull structure.
化石展示了一个明显的前突颌骨结构。
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。
C2 adjective /ˈpɪd.lɪŋ/

Piddling

微不足道; 琐碎; 小数额
Meaning
trivial; insignificant; small in amount
Example
He was annoyed by the piddling amount of money he received.
他对他收到的微不足道的金额感到烦恼。
B1 noun /ˈproʊɡræmɪŋ/

programing

编程
Meaning
the process of writing computer code to create software or applications
Example
He spends most of his time learning computer programming.
他把大部分时间用来学习计算机编程。
C2 noun /ˌfoʊˈtɑːmɪtər/

photometer

光度计
Meaning
an instrument for measuring the intensity of light
Example
The scientist used a photometer to measure the light in the laboratory.
科学家在实验室里使用光度计来测量光线。
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。
A2 adjective /ˈpʌblɪk/

public

公共的
Meaning
relating to or affecting the people as a whole
Example
The public demanded action on the issue.
公众要求对此问题采取行动。
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。
A1 noun /pɑːrt/

part

部分
Meaning
a piece or segment of something
Example
She gave me a part of her chocolate.
她给了我她巧克力的一部分。
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 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。
B1 verb /pərˈmɪt/

permit

允许
Meaning
to allow or give permission; to make possible
Example
The teacher permits students to use calculators during the exam.
老师允许学生在考试期间使用计算器。
B1 noun /praɪˈɔːr.ə.ti/

Priority

优先级
Meaning
something that is more important than other things and needs attention first
Example
Health should be our top priority.
健康应该是我们最优先考虑的事项。
C2 adjective /pəˈlædʒ.ɪk/

pelagic

与开放海洋相关
Meaning
Relating to the open sea or ocean water column, away from the shore.
Example
Pelagic fish like tuna are found far from the coast.
像金枪鱼这样的深海鱼类通常在离海岸很远的地方发现。
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。
C1 adjective /fəˈnɛtɪk/

phonetic

语音的
Meaning
relating to the sounds of speech or pronunciation
Example
The teacher taught the students the phonetic spelling of difficult words.
老师教学生们困难单词的音标拼写。
A2 noun /peɪn/

Pain

疼痛; 身体的痛苦或情感困扰
Meaning
physical suffering or discomfort; mental or emotional distress
Example
The patient felt severe pain in his back.
病人感到背部剧烈的疼痛。
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。
C2 adjective /ˌfærɪˈseɪɪkəl/

pharisaical

伪善的
Meaning
Excessively concerned with formal rules or outward show of morality, often in a hypocritical way.
Example
His pharisaical behavior made people doubt his sincerity.
他的伪善行为让人怀疑他的真诚。
B2 noun prəʊb

probe

探测器
Meaning
An unmanned exploratory spacecraft designed to transmit information about its environment.
Example
The probe collected data from the planet's surface.
探测器从行星表面收集数据。
C2 noun /ˈpɔl.zi/

Palsy

麻痹
Meaning
paralysis, especially that which is accompanied by involuntary tremors; loss of muscle control
Example
The elderly man suffered from palsy in his hands.
这位老人双手因麻痹而痛苦。
A2 noun /ˈpɜːr.pəl/

Purple

紫色
Meaning
a color intermediate between red and blue; violet color
Example
The purple flowers bloomed beautifully in the garden.
紫色的花朵在花园中美丽地盛开。
B2 verb /pəˈreɪd/

parade

阅兵, 展示
Meaning
to march in a procession; to display publicly; to show off
Example
The soldiers paraded through the streets on Independence Day.
士兵们在独立日游行中阅兵。
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。
C2 noun /pərˈdɪʃən/

perdition

幸福
Meaning
A state of eternal spiritual ruin, often referring to hell or damnation.
Example
The preacher warned that greed would lead to perdition.
当她获得奖项时，她无法掩饰自己的幸福感。
A1 adjective /ˈprɪti/

Pretty

漂亮的; 可爱的; 吸引人的
Meaning
attractive in a delicate way; fairly or moderately
Example
She wore a pretty dress to the party.
她穿着一件漂亮的裙子参加聚会。
C1 noun /ˈpɜːrdʒəri/

perjury

伪证
Meaning
The offense of willfully telling an untruth in a court after taking an oath.
Example
She was convicted of perjury after giving false evidence.
她因在法庭上提供虚假证据而被判犯有伪证罪。
C1 noun /ˈpɪnəkəl/

pinnacle

顶点
Meaning
the highest point or peak of something, especially of success or achievement
Example
Winning the Nobel Prize was the pinnacle of her career.
赢得诺贝尔奖是她事业的巅峰。
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。
B1 noun /ˈpæsɪdʒ/

passage

狭窄的通道; 片段/引用; 从一个状态或地方到另一个的过程
Meaning
a narrow way through or between; a section of text or music; the process of moving from one state or place to another
Example
The narrow passage led from the courtyard to the library.
狭窄的通道从庭院通向图书馆。
B2 noun /prəˈvɪʒ.ən/

Provision

供给
Meaning
supplies of food and other necessary things; arrangement or preparation
Example
The government made provision for emergency supplies during the flood.
政府为洪水期间的紧急供应作出了安排。
B2 adjective /ˈprɛdʒədɪst/

prejudiced

偏见的
Meaning
having or showing a dislike or bias against a person or group without proper reason
Example
He was prejudiced against people from other regions.
他对来自其他地区的人有偏见。
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 noun /ˈprɒmɪnəns/

prominence

声望
Meaning
The state of being important, famous, or easily noticed.
Example
Her work gained prominence after the award.
她的工作在获奖后获得了声望。
C1 adjective /prəˈfjuːs/

profuse

丰富的
Meaning
existing or given in large amounts; abundant
Example
He offered profuse thanks for their timely help.
他为他们及时的帮助表示了丰富的感谢。
C2 noun /prəˈtɛktərət/

protectorate

保护国
Meaning
A state that is controlled and protected by another.
Example
The small country became a protectorate of the empire.
这个小国成为了帝国的保护国。
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 adjective /ˈprɛsɪŋ/

pressing

紧急
Meaning
Requiring immediate attention or urgent action.
Example
The manager had to deal with several pressing issues at once.
经理必须同时处理几个紧急问题。
C2 noun /ˌpɛkjʊˈleɪʃən/

peculation

挪用公款
Meaning
The act of embezzling or stealing money, especially from public funds.
Example
The minister resigned after being accused of peculation.
部长在被指控参与挪用公款后辞职。
A1 noun /plæn/

plan

计划
Meaning
A detailed proposal for doing or achieving something.
Example
A good plan keeps you focused.
一个好的计划让你保持专注。
C1 noun /pɛnˈtæθlɒn/

pentathlon

五项全能
Meaning
An athletic contest featuring five different events.
Example
She trained hard to compete in the modern pentathlon.
她为参加现代五项全能而努力训练。