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A2 verb /plænt/

plant

种植
Meaning
to put seeds or plants in the ground; to place something firmly
Example
She planted roses in her garden.
她在她的花园里种植了玫瑰。
B1 verb প্রিভেন্টস

prevents

阻止
Meaning
To stop something from happening or arising.
Example
Bangladesh's warm climate prevents snowfall.
孟加拉国的温暖气候阻止了降雪。
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。
A1 noun /peɪdʒ/

page

页面
Meaning
one side of a sheet of paper, or a single sheet of paper in a book or document
Example
Turn to the next page for more information.
转到下一页以获取更多信息。
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。
B1 noun /pəˈlɪtɪʃən/

politician

政治家
Meaning
a person who is involved in politics, especially as a profession
Example
The politician promised to improve the economy.
政治家承诺改善经济。
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。
B1 adverb /ˈpriːviəsli/

previously

以前
Meaning
at an earlier time or before now
Example
She had previously worked at a bank before starting her own business.
她曾在银行工作过，之后才开始了自己的生意。
C1 verb /ˈpɜːrpətreɪt/

perpetrate

实施
Meaning
To commit or carry out, typically a harmful, illegal, or immoral act.
Example
The hackers perpetrated a massive cyber attack on the company.
黑客对公司进行了大规模的网络攻击。
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 ˈpærəˌlɛlz

parallels

相似之处
Meaning
Similarities or comparisons between two different things or situations
Example
There are parallels between Japan's aging issues and Bangladesh's situation.
日本的老龄化问题和孟加拉国的情况之间存在相似之处。
C1 adjective /proʊˈzeɪ.ɪk/

prosaic

平凡的
Meaning
ordinary, dull, or lacking imagination
Example
The teacher’s explanation was accurate but rather prosaic.
老师的解释很准确，但相当平凡。
C2 noun /ˌsuːdəʊəˈpɒsəl/

pseudapostle

伪使徒
Meaning
a false or pretended apostle
Example
The preacher was condemned as a pseudapostle.
这位传教士被定为伪使徒。
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 /ˈpenɪtreɪt/

penetrate

穿透
Meaning
to go into or through something; to understand something deeply
Example
The bullet penetrated the wall.
子弹穿透了墙壁。
B1 noun pəˈten.ʃəl

potential

潜力
Meaning
Having or showing the capacity to become or develop into something in the future.
Example
The potential for innovation is immense.
创新的潜力是巨大的。
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。
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。
C1 adjective /ˈpraɪ.məl/

primal

原始的, 基本的
Meaning
Relating to the earliest stage of development; essential or fundamental.
Example
Fear is one of the most primal emotions humans experience.
恐惧是人类体验的最原始的情感之一。
C2 noun ˈpær.ə.ɡən

paragon

典范
Meaning
A person or thing regarded as a perfect example of a particular quality; a model of excellence.
Example
Neom is a paragon of sustainable urban design.
Neom 是可持续城市设计的典范。
C2 adjective /ˌfoʊtoʊɪˈlɛktrɪk/

photoelectric

光电
Meaning
relating to the emission of electrons or other free carriers when light shines on a material
Example
The photoelectric effect is fundamental in solar panels.
光电效应在太阳能板中是基础。
B2 noun pəˈluː.tənts

pollutants

污染物
Meaning
A substance that pollutes or contaminates the environment.
Example
Pollutants contribute to environmental degradation.
污染物会导致环境退化。
B1 adjective; verb (past and past participle of prepare) /prɪˈpɛrd/

prepared

准备好的
Meaning
made ready in advance; having made plans or taken steps beforehand
Example
She was fully prepared for the final exam.
她已经为期末考试做好了充分准备。
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。
C1 adjective /prɪˈkoʊʃəs/

precocious

早熟
Meaning
Showing advanced development or maturity at an unusually early age.
Example
The precocious child was reading novels at the age of five.
那个早熟的孩子五岁时就能阅读小说。
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。
C1 noun /fɪˈlæn.θrə.pi/

philanthropy

慈善事业
Meaning
the desire to promote the welfare of others, often expressed by the generous donation of money to good causes
Example
Philanthropy has helped improve healthcare in many developing countries.
慈善事业帮助改善了许多发展中国家的医疗保健。
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 verb /ˌpoʊstˈdeɪt/

postdate

后置日期
Meaning
To assign a date later than the actual date to a document or event.
Example
She postdated the check to next month.
她把支票的日期改为下个月。
B1 noun /ˈpɪkʌp/

pickup

有开放式车厢的小卡车; 收集或改进某物的行为
Meaning
a small truck with an open back; the act of collecting or improving something
Example
The company scheduled a pickup for the returned goods.
公司为退还的货物安排了取货。
A1 noun /ˈpæstə/

pasta

意大利面
Meaning
an Italian food made from flour and water, typically shaped into noodles or sheets
Example
We had creamy pasta for dinner last night.
昨晚我们吃了奶油意大利面作为晚餐。
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。
C1 noun /ˌpɜːsəˈnælɪzeɪʃən/

personalization

个性化, 定制化
Meaning
The action of making something personal or individual; customization.
Example
Personalization in marketing improves customer engagement.
营销中的个性化提升了客户的参与度。
C2 verb /ˈpɛrəɡrɪˌneɪt/

peregrinate

幸福
Meaning
To travel or wander from place to place.
Example
He loved to peregrinate across the countryside during summer.
当她收到奖项时，她无法隐藏她的幸福。
C1 verb /pləˈkeɪt/

placate

安抚
Meaning
to make someone less angry or hostile; to calm or soothe
Example
He tried to placate the angry customer with a refund.
他试图通过退款安抚愤怒的客户。
B1 noun prəˈtek.ʃən

protection

保护
Meaning
The action of protecting someone or something, or the state of being protected.
Example
The movement focused on the protection of rights.
该运动专注于保护权利。
A2 noun /pɛt/

pet

宠物
Meaning
a domesticated animal kept for companionship or pleasure
Example
My dog is my favorite pet.
我的狗是我最喜欢的宠物。
C2 noun, verb /ˈpɑːrli/

parley

谈判
Meaning
a discussion between opposing sides, especially to negotiate terms
Example
The generals met to parley over the terms of surrender.
将军们会面商讨投降的条件。
A1 noun ˈpɛrənts

Parents

父母
Meaning
One's father and mother.
Example
The family tree starts with the child's parents.
家谱从孩子的父母开始。
C2 verb /ˌpriːɔːrˈdeɪn/

preordain

预定
Meaning
To decide or determine an outcome in advance, especially by fate or divine will.
Example
They believed their meeting was preordained by destiny.
他们相信他们的相遇是命运注定的。
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。
C2 noun /ˈpiːən/

paean

颂歌
Meaning
A song or piece of writing expressing great praise or triumph.
Example
The article was a paean to the beauty of nature.
这篇文章是对大自然美丽的颂歌。
C1 noun /ˈpær.ə.saɪt/

Parasite

寄生虫
Meaning
an organism that lives on or in another organism and benefits at its expense; a person who depends on others
Example
The dog was treated for intestinal parasites.
狗已经接受了肠道寄生虫的治疗。
B1 verb /prəˈnaʊns/

pronounce

发音
Meaning
to say words correctly; to declare officially
Example
She can pronounce French words perfectly.
她可以完美地发音法语单词。
B2 noun /pɪtʃ/

pitch

音调，投掷
Meaning
the quality of a sound; the level or degree of intensity; a throw or toss
Example
The singer's pitch was perfect during the performance.
歌手的音调在表演中完美无瑕。
B1 noun /ˈpʊl.oʊ.vər/

Pullover

毛衣
Meaning
a knitted garment worn on the upper body, typically pulled on over the head
Example
She wore a warm pullover during the cold winter evening.
她在寒冷的冬季傍晚穿上了温暖的毛衣。
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。
B2 verb /pʌmp/

pump

抽水
Meaning
to force liquid or gas to move in a particular direction using a device
Example
They pumped water from the well into the tank.
他们把水从井里抽到水箱里。
C2 noun /ˈpɑr.bəl/

Parbal

尖瓜
Meaning
A green vegetable also known as pointed gourd, commonly used in South Asian cuisine
Example
Mother prepared parbal curry with fish.
母亲做了带鱼的尖瓜咖喱。
C1 noun ˈpær.ə.daɪm

paradigm

范式
Meaning
A typical example or pattern of something; a model or framework for understanding or approaching something.
Example
The paradigm of education is changing with digital technology.
教育的范式正在随着数字技术而改变。
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 /ˈpælɪˌnoʊd/

palinode

悔诗
Meaning
a poem or statement in which the writer retracts something said in an earlier work
Example
The poet wrote a palinode to apologize for his earlier harsh words.
诗人写了一首悔诗，为自己之前的尖锐言辞道歉。
C2 noun /pəˈnʌmbrə/

penumbra

部分阴影
Meaning
a partially shaded area around the shadow of an object, especially during an eclipse
Example
The moon’s penumbra created a dim shadow over the Earth.
月亮的阴影带在地球上创造了一个微弱的阴影。
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 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 adjective /prəˈfɛtɪk/

prophetic

预言的
Meaning
accurately predicting or describing what will happen in the future
Example
His prophetic words came true after many years.
他的预言之言在多年后实现了。
C2 noun /ˈpælɪmpsɛst/

palimpsest

重写本
Meaning
a manuscript or document that has been written over but still bears traces of earlier writing; something reused or altered but still retaining traces of its earlier form
Example
The ancient manuscript was a palimpsest, showing faint traces of previous texts beneath the new writing.
这本古老的手稿是一个重写本，下面隐藏着以前文本的微弱痕迹。
C1 noun /ˈpoʊlstər/

pollster

民意调查员
Meaning
a person or organization that conducts surveys to gauge public opinion
Example
The pollster predicted a close election outcome.
民意调查员预测了一个接近的选举结果。
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 /prɪˈzɛntmənt/

presentment

正式呈交
Meaning
The act of presenting something formally or officially; a formal statement or document.
Example
The lawyer made a presentment of the evidence to the court.
律师将证据呈交给法庭。
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。
C2 noun ˌpɜː.tɪˈnæs.ɪ.ti

pertinacity

坚定的决心与坚持不懈
Meaning
Firm determination and persistence in achieving something.
Example
His pertinacity in achieving his goals was inspiring.
他在实现目标时的坚定决心令人鼓舞。
C2 verb /ˈpælpɪˌteɪt/

palpitate

快速跳动
Meaning
to beat rapidly and strongly, often because of fear, excitement, or illness
Example
Her heart began to palpitate with fear.
她的心脏因恐惧开始剧烈跳动。
C2 adjective /ˌpɜːrtɪˈneɪʃəs/

pertinacious

固执
Meaning
holding firmly to an opinion, purpose, or course of action; stubbornly persistent
Example
The pertinacious lawyer refused to give up the case.
固执的律师拒绝放弃案件。
B2 noun /pərˈfek.ʃən/

Perfection

完美
Meaning
the state of being complete and without flaws; the highest degree of excellence
Example
The artist spent years trying to achieve perfection in his paintings.
艺术家花了多年时间，试图在他的画作中实现完美。
C1 noun /ˈprɛəri/

prairie

大草原
Meaning
A large open area of grassland, especially in North America.
Example
The bison roamed freely across the prairie.
野牛在大草原上自由地游荡。
A2 adjective /ˈpɑːt taɪm/

part-time

兼职
Meaning
working for only part of the usual working day or week
Example
She works part-time as a waitress.
她做兼职工作，担任服务员。
A1 noun, verb /pleɪs/

place

地方
Meaning
a particular position or location; to put something in a specific position
Example
She placed the books on the table.
她把书放在桌子上。
B2 noun /ˈpriːmiəm/

premium

保费
Meaning
an amount of money paid regularly for an insurance policy; something of superior quality or value
Example
You need to pay your insurance premium every year.
你每年需要支付你的保险费。
A2 noun /ˈprəʊɡræm/

program

程序
Meaning
a planned series of events or activities
Example
The program starts at 9 AM sharp.
程序在上午9点准时开始。
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。
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。
C2 noun /ˌpɪəriəˈdɪsɪti/

periodicity

周期性
Meaning
The quality or state of being regular or recurring at intervals.
Example
The periodicity of the moon’s phases has fascinated humans for centuries.
月亮相位的周期性几个世纪以来一直吸引着人类。
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。
C1 adjective /prɪˈsɪpɪtəs/

precipitous

陡峭或突然而至
Meaning
Extremely steep or sudden; done quickly without careful consideration.
Example
The hikers struggled to climb the precipitous slope.
远足者在攀登陡峭的坡道时遇到了困难。
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。
C2 noun /ˌpɜː.spɪˈkæs.ɪ.ti/

perspicacity

洞察力
Meaning
Sharp insight, keen understanding and discernment.
Example
Her perspicacity in business decisions led to success.
她在商业决策中的洞察力带来了成功。
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。
C2 noun /ˈpɜr.fɪ.di/

Perfidy

背叛
Meaning
deliberate breach of faith or trust; treachery; betrayal of trust
Example
His perfidy shocked all who had trusted him.
他的背叛震惊了所有信任他的人。
C1 noun /pluːm/

plume

一根大而柔软的羽毛，或者类似羽毛的东西
Meaning
a large, soft feather or something resembling a feather
Example
The soldier wore a red plume on his helmet.
士兵戴着一根红色羽毛在他的头盔上。
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.
A2 verb /prɪˈtɛnd/

pretend

假装
Meaning
To act as if something is true when it is not.
Example
The children pretended to be superheroes.
孩子们假装成超级英雄。
C2 noun /ˈfærɪsiː/

pharisee

伪君子
Meaning
A member of an ancient Jewish sect; by extension, a self-righteous or hypocritical person.
Example
He acted like a pharisee, judging others while ignoring his own faults.
他像个法利赛人一样行事，批评别人却忽视自己的错误。
C2 noun /prɪˈsɛntɪmənt/

presentiment

预感
Meaning
An intuitive feeling about the future, especially of something bad about to happen.
Example
He had a strong presentiment that the plan would fail.
他有强烈的预感，计划会失败。
C2 adjective /ˌpɪkəˈjuːn/

picayune

微不足道的, 琐碎的
Meaning
of little value or importance; trivial
Example
He complained about the picayune details of the contract.
他抱怨合同中的琐碎细节。
B1 noun pɑːˈtɪs.ɪ.pənts

participants

参与者
Meaning
People who take part in something; those involved in an activity or event.
Example
Participants will enjoy breathtaking views.
参与者将享受令人惊叹的景观。
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。
C2 adjective /ˈpʌkɪʃ/

puckish

顽皮
Meaning
playfully mischievous
Example
The child gave a puckish grin before hiding the toy.
孩子在藏玩具之前露出了顽皮的笑容。
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。
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。
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。
C2 adjective /pəˈrɒnɪməs/

paronymous

同源词
Meaning
Words that are derived from the same root or sound alike.
Example
The words 'effect' and 'effective' are paronymous.
‘Effect’ 和 ‘Effective’ 是同源词。
C1 noun ˌpɒlɪˈneɪʃən

Pollination

授粉
Meaning
The process by which pollen is transferred from flowers, enabling plant reproduction.
Example
Butterflies play a vital role in pollination.
蝴蝶在授粉过程中起着至关重要的作用。
C1 verb /pɜːrdʒ/

purge

清除
Meaning
To remove unwanted feelings, people, or things; to cleanse or purify.
Example
The new leader promised to purge corruption from the government.
新领导承诺清除政府中的腐败。
B2 adjective /prəˈdʌk.tɪv/

Productive

高效的
Meaning
efficient; yielding good results; fruitful
Example
Working from home has made me more productive than ever before.
在家工作让我比以往更高效。
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。
A1 noun /praɪs/

price

价格
Meaning
the amount of money expected, required, or given for something
Example
The price of the car has increased recently.
这辆车的价格最近上涨了。
B1 noun, adjective /pəˈdɛstriən/

Pedestrian

行人
Meaning
a person walking on the street; also means dull or ordinary
Example
The pedestrian crossed the road at the crosswalk.
行人通过人行道过马路。
B1 noun /ˈpoʊni/

Pony

小马
Meaning
a small horse, typically under 14.2 hands high
Example
The children enjoyed riding the gentle pony at the farm.
孩子们在农场上享受骑着温顺的小马。
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。
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 /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 verb /poʊk/

poke

戳
Meaning
to push or prod with a finger or pointed object
Example
Don't poke me with your finger.
不要用手指戳我。
C2 noun /ˌpæl.ənˈkiːn/

Palanquin

花轿
Meaning
a covered chair or bed carried on poles by bearers
Example
The bride was carried to the wedding ceremony in an ornate palanquin.
新娘在装饰华丽的轿子中被抬到婚礼现场。
B2 noun /pəˈzeʃ.ən/

Possession

财产; 所有权; 控制
Meaning
something that belongs to someone; the state of having or owning something
Example
The house has been in their family's possession for generations.
这座房子已经成为他们家族的财产好几代人。
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。
B1 verb /prɪˈdɪkt/

predict

预测
Meaning
to say that something will happen in the future
Example
Scientists predict rain tomorrow.
科学家预测明天会下雨。
C2 adjective /ˈprɒvɪdənt/

provident

有远见的
Meaning
making or indicative of timely preparation for the future
Example
She was provident in saving money for her children’s education.
她为孩子们的教育储蓄，非常有远见。
C1 adjective /ˈpɑːndərəs/

ponderous

沉重而缓慢
Meaning
slow and clumsy because of great weight; dull and labored
Example
The ponderous lecture made it hard for students to stay awake.
这堂沉重而缓慢的讲座使学生们难以保持清醒。
B1 noun /ˈprɛər/

prayer

祈祷
Meaning
a solemn request for help or expression of thanks addressed to God or another deity
Example
She recited a prayer before the meal.
她在饭前念了祈祷词。
B2 noun /ˈpɒp.i/

Poppy

罂粟
Meaning
a bright red flower with black seeds, often used as a symbol of remembrance
Example
The red poppy bloomed beautifully in the garden.
红色的罂粟花在花园里美丽地绽放。
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。
C1 adjective /prəˈdɪdʒəs/

prodigious

惊人的
Meaning
remarkably or impressively great in extent, size, or degree
Example
The team made a prodigious effort to complete the project on time.
团队为按时完成项目做出了惊人的努力。
B1 noun /ˈpɑr.səl/

Parcel

包裹; 土地块
Meaning
an object or collection of objects wrapped in paper for carrying or sending by mail; a piece of land
Example
The postman delivered a parcel to our door.
邮递员把包裹送到我们门口。
A2 noun /ˈpɑːswɜːd/

password

密码
Meaning
a secret word or phrase used to gain access to something
Example
Make sure your password is strong and unique.
确保您的密码强大且独特。
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。
C1 noun /ˈpaɪ.ə.ti/

Piety

虔诚
Meaning
the quality of being religious or reverent; devout religious belief and practice
Example
His piety was evident in his daily prayers.
他的虔诚在他每天的祈祷中显而易见。
C2 noun /pɪˈnɒlədʒi/

penology

监狱学
Meaning
The study of prison management and criminal rehabilitation.
Example
He decided to specialize in penology to help improve the prison system.
他决定专攻监狱学，以帮助改善监狱系统。
C1 verb /ˈprɒfər/

proffer

提供，呈现
Meaning
to offer something for acceptance; to present
Example
She proffered her hand as a sign of friendship.
她伸出手作为友谊的象征。
A1 noun /ˈpɑːti/

party

聚会
Meaning
a social gathering of people, typically for entertainment
Example
We had a great time at the birthday party.
我们在生日聚会上度过了美好的时光。
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。