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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。
B2 noun ˌprez.əˈveɪ.ʃən

preservation

保存
Meaning
The action of maintaining something in its original or existing state; protection from harm or damage.
Example
Proper preservation extends the lifespan of machinery.
适当的保存延长了机器的使用寿命。
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。
A2 adjective /ˈpaʊə.fəl/

powerful

强大的
Meaning
Having great power or strength.
Example
The James Webb Telescope is the most powerful space observatory.
詹姆斯·韦布望远镜是最强大的太空天文台。
A2 noun /ˈpɪərɪəd/

period

时期
Meaning
a length or portion of time
Example
The meeting will last for a period of two hours.
会议将持续两个小时的时间段。
B1 noun /ˈpeɪstri/

pastry

糕点
Meaning
a baked food product made from flour, fat, and water, often sweet or savory
Example
I bought a box of fresh pastries for breakfast.
我买了一个盒子的新鲜糕点作为早餐。
C2 noun /ˈplɛntɪtjuːd/

plentitude

丰富
Meaning
the condition of being full or abundant
Example
The garden offered a plentitude of flowers in spring.
花园在春天提供了丰富的花卉。
C2 noun /pərˈsɪpiəns/

percipience

洞察力
Meaning
The ability to perceive, understand, or notice things quickly.
Example
His percipience in reading people made him a great negotiator.
他在阅读人们时的洞察力使他成为一位出色的谈判者。
C1 adjective /pərˈpetʃuəl/

perpetual

永久
Meaning
never-ending or continuous
Example
She lived in perpetual fear of being discovered.
她生活在永久的被发现的恐惧中。
B2 adjective /prɪˈventɪv/

Preventive

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。
C2 noun /ˈpɛrɪstaɪl/

peristyle

由柱子环绕的走廊
Meaning
A continuous porch formed by a row of columns surrounding the perimeter of a building or courtyard.
Example
The Roman villa featured a beautiful peristyle garden.
罗马别墅里有一个美丽的圆柱廊花园。
C2 noun /ˈpɒntɪf/

pontiff

教皇或高级主教
Meaning
the pope or a high-ranking bishop in the Christian church
Example
The pontiff addressed the nation in a televised speech.
教皇在电视演讲中向国家发表讲话。
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。
C2 noun /ˈpriːskrɪpt/

prescript

规定
Meaning
An authoritative rule or direction; something laid down as a command.
Example
The prescript of the organization required strict punctuality.
该组织的规定要求严格的准时。
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。
A2 noun, verb, adjective /ˈprɛzənt/

present

呈现
Meaning
existing or happening now; to give something to someone in a formal way
Example
She presented her report to the team yesterday.
她昨天向团队展示了她的报告。
C1 noun ˈprɒdʒ.ə.ni

progeny

后代, 子孙, 继承人
Meaning
A descendant or the descendants of a person, animal, or plant; offspring.
Example
The philosopher's teachings have influenced many generations of progeny.
哲学家的教义影响了许多代后代。
C2 adjective /ˈpɑːrtəbl/

partible

可分割的
Meaning
capable of being divided or separated
Example
The estate was partible among the heirs.
这项财产可以在继承人之间分割。
A2 noun ˈprɒdʒ.ekts

projects

项目
Meaning
Individual or collaborative enterprises that are carefully planned to achieve a particular aim.
Example
These projects aim for technological breakthroughs.
这些项目旨在推动技术突破。
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。
A1 verb /peɪ/

pay

支付
Meaning
to give money in exchange for goods or services
Example
I need to pay my bills on time.
我需要按时支付我的账单。
B1 noun prəˈpoʊzəl

proposal

提案
Meaning
A plan or suggestion, especially a formal or written one, put forward for consideration or discussion by others.
Example
The proposal was not sustained.
这个提案没有被接受。
C2 adjective /pərˈfɪdiəs/

perfidious

背叛的
Meaning
deceitful and untrustworthy
Example
The spy was executed for his perfidious actions.
间谍因其背叛行为被执行死刑。
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。
A1 verb /pʊt/

put

放
Meaning
to place something in a particular position; to move to a location
Example
Please put the book on the table.
请把书放在桌子上。
C1 verb /ˈprɪkəl/

prickle

Meaning
to cause a slight stinging or tingling sensation on the skin
Example
Her skin began to prickle in the cold wind.
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。
C1 noun /ˈpæs.ɪ.fɪst/

pacifist

和平主义者
Meaning
a person who believes in peace and opposes war or violence
Example
She is a committed pacifist who campaigns against armed conflict.
她是一个坚定的和平主义者，致力于反对武装冲突。
B2 noun ˌfoʊ.t̬oʊˈsɪn.θə.sɪs

photosynthesis

光合作用
Meaning
The process by which green plants use sunlight to synthesize foods from carbon dioxide and water.
Example
Plants depend on photosynthesis for survival.
植物依靠光合作用来生存。
C1 noun /ˈpæl.ə.tə.bəl miːt/

Palatable meat

美味的肉类
Meaning
Meat that is pleasant to taste; appetizing meat dish
Example
The chef prepared palatable meat dishes for the dinner party.
厨师为晚宴准备了美味的肉类菜肴。
C2 noun /ˈpɛntəˌɡræm/

pentagram

五角星
Meaning
A five-pointed star often used as a symbol in magic, mysticism, or religion.
Example
The wizard drew a pentagram on the floor as part of the ritual.
魔法师在地板上画了一个五角星，作为仪式的一部分。
C1 noun /ˈpæstər/

pastor

牧师
Meaning
a minister in charge of a Christian church or congregation
Example
The pastor delivered a heartfelt sermon on compassion.
牧师讲了一场充满同情的讲道。
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。
C1 adjective /pərˈsɛptɪv/

perceptive

幸福
Meaning
Having or showing keen insight, understanding, or awareness.
Example
She is very perceptive and quickly notices when something is wrong.
她在获得奖项时无法隐藏她的快乐。
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。
C2 verb /ˈpɔːltər/

palter

含糊其辞，欺骗
Meaning
to act insincerely or deceitfully; to equivocate or lie
Example
He paltered when asked about his involvement in the deal.
当被问及是否参与交易时，他回避了问题。
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 verb /pɑːrtʃ/

parch

使干燥
Meaning
to make something extremely dry, especially by exposure to heat
Example
The scorching sun began to parch the fields.
炙热的太阳开始把田地弄干。
B1 noun /ˈplæt.fɔːm/

platform

平台
Meaning
A raised level surface on which people or things can stand.
Example
The platform was used to discuss collaboration.
该平台用于讨论合作。
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 /prəˈspɛktəs/

prospectus

招生简章
Meaning
a printed document that advertises or describes a school, business, or investment offering
Example
The university sent out a prospectus to attract new students.
大学发送了招生简章以吸引新生。
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。
C2 noun /pəˈlɛmɪk/

polemic

激烈的抨击
Meaning
a strong verbal or written attack on someone or something
Example
The article was a fierce polemic against the government's policies.
这篇文章是对政府政策的激烈抨击。
B1 noun /poʊl/

pole

杆
Meaning
a long, slender, vertical object or structure, typically made of wood, metal, or another material
Example
They placed the flag on top of the pole.
他们把旗帜放在杆顶上。
C2 adjective /pərˈfɛktəbl/

perfectible

可完善的
Meaning
capable of being made perfect or improved
Example
Human nature is imperfect but perfectible.
人性是不完美的，但可以完善。
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 /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。
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。
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。
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。
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 /ˈprʊəriənt/

prurient

淫荡
Meaning
having or showing an excessive interest in sexual matters
Example
The magazine was criticized for its prurient content.
这本杂志因其淫荡内容而受到批评。
C2 adjective /ˈplɛntɪəs/

plenteous

丰富
Meaning
existing in great quantity; abundant
Example
The harvest was plenteous, providing enough food for the entire village.
收成丰富，为整个村庄提供了足够的食物。
C1 adjective pərˈnɪʃəs

pernicious

有害的, 毁灭性的
Meaning
Having a harmful effect, especially in a gradual or subtle way.
Example
The pernicious effects of smoking are well-documented.
吸烟的有害影响被充分记录。
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。
B2 noun /ˈpɑːs.tʃər/

Posture

幸福
Meaning
the position in which someone holds their body; a particular attitude or approach
Example
Good posture is important for preventing back pain.
当她收到奖项时，她无法掩饰自己的幸福。
A2 noun /ˈpleɪər/

player

球员
Meaning
a person who participates in a game or sport
Example
The player scored the winning goal.
球员打入了制胜球。
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 noun /ˌfɪzɪˈɑːkrəsi/

physiocracy

地权主义
Meaning
an economic theory that land and its natural products are the source of wealth
Example
Physiocracy emphasized the importance of agriculture in national wealth.
地权主义强调农业在国家财富中的重要性。
B1 noun, verb /praɪz/

prize

奖品
Meaning
something given as a reward for achievement; to value highly
Example
He won the first prize in the competition.
他在比赛中获得了第一名奖。
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 /ˈpriːˌæmbəl/

preamble

前言
Meaning
a preliminary statement, especially the introduction to a formal document
Example
The preamble of the constitution outlines its guiding principles.
宪法的序言概述了其指导原则。
B2 noun /ˈpɛzənt/

peasant

农民
Meaning
a poor farmer or agricultural laborer who owns or rents a small piece of land for cultivation
Example
The peasant worked hard in the fields from dawn to dusk.
农民从黎明到黄昏在田地里辛勤劳作。
A2 noun /ˈpɑːsˌpɔːrt/

passport

护照
Meaning
an official government document that identifies a person and allows them to travel internationally
Example
She renewed her passport before traveling abroad.
她在出国前更新了她的护照。
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。
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。
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。
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。
C2 noun /ˈpætrɪˌmoʊni/

patrimony

遗产
Meaning
Property or inheritance passed down from one's father or ancestors.
Example
The castle was part of his patrimony from his noble ancestors.
这座城堡是他从贵族祖先那里继承的遗产的一部分。
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。
A2 noun /ˈfəʊtəɡrɑːf/

photograph

照片
Meaning
a picture made using a camera
Example
She took a photograph of the sunset.
她拍了一张日落的照片。
C1 noun /pæŋ/

pang

突如其来的剧烈疼痛或情绪痛苦
Meaning
a sudden sharp feeling of pain or emotional distress
Example
She felt a pang of guilt after the argument.
她在争论后感到一阵内疚的疼痛。
C1 noun /ˌpɜːrmjuˈteɪʃən/

permutation

置换
Meaning
An arrangement or reordering of elements, often in mathematics or logic.
Example
The puzzle can be solved by trying all possible permutations of the tiles.
通过尝试所有可能的拼图块置换，可以解决这个难题。
C1 verb /ˈpærəlaɪz/

paralyze

麻痹
Meaning
to cause someone or something to lose the ability to move or function normally
Example
The sudden shock seemed to paralyze him.
突如其来的冲击似乎使他麻痹。
C1 noun /pərˈveɪər/

purveyor

Meaning
a person or business that supplies goods, services, or information
Example
He is a well-known purveyor of fine wines.
B1 verb /piːl/

peel

剥皮
Meaning
to remove the outer covering or skin from a fruit or vegetable
Example
She peeled the mango before eating it.
她在吃之前把芒果削皮了。
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。
C1 noun ˌpriː.dɪs.pəˈzɪʃ.ən

predisposition

倾向
Meaning
A natural tendency or inclination toward a particular behavior or condition.
Example
Genetic factors can influence a person's predisposition to diseases.
基因因素可以影响一个人对疾病的先天倾向。
C2 noun /ˈplɔːdɪts/

plaudits

赞扬
Meaning
expressions of praise or approval
Example
The scientist received plaudits from the international community.
这位科学家得到了国际社会的赞扬。
B2 noun /ˈprɒs.pekts/

prospects

前景
Meaning
The possibility or likelihood of some future event occurring.
Example
The prospects for growth look promising.
增长的前景看起来很有前途。
C2 noun /pɪθ/

pith

要点，精髓
Meaning
the essential or central part of something
Example
The pith of his argument was that honesty matters most.
他论点的要点是诚实最为重要。
B1 verb /prəˈvaɪdɪd/

provided

提供的
Meaning
gave or supplied something that was needed
Example
The hotel provided free breakfast for all guests.
酒店为所有客人提供了免费早餐。
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 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。
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。
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。
B1 noun /ˈprəʊɡræmɪŋ/

programming

编程
Meaning
the process of designing and writing computer programs
Example
He has been learning programming for several months now.
他已经学习编程好几个月了。
C1 adjective /ˌpæn.əˈræm.ɪk/

panoramic

全景视图
Meaning
Giving a wide view of an extensive area in all directions.
Example
The hotel offers panoramic views of the ocean.
酒店提供海洋的全景视野。
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。
A2 noun /ˈpoʊɪt/

poet

诗人
Meaning
a person who writes poems
Example
The poet wrote about love and nature.
诗人写了关于爱情和自然的诗。
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 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 /pəˈlɛmɪkəl/

polemical

争议的
Meaning
relating to or involving strongly critical or controversial writing or speech
Example
She wrote a polemical article challenging traditional beliefs.
她写了一篇挑战传统信仰的争议文章。
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。
B1 adverb /ˈpɜr.sən.ə.li/

Personally

个人而言; 就我个人而言; 亲自
Meaning
as a person; in one's own opinion; for oneself; in person
Example
Personally, I think the movie was excellent, though others disagree.
就个人而言，我认为这部电影非常好，尽管其他人不同意。
C1 noun /ˈpɛdlər/

peddler

小贩
Meaning
a person who sells goods, often traveling from place to place
Example
The peddler walked through the village selling fresh fruits.
小贩走过村庄，卖着新鲜的水果。
B1 noun pəˈfɔː.məns

performance

表现
Meaning
The action or process of carrying out or accomplishing an action, task, or function.
Example
Performance improvements boost confidence.
性能提升增强了信心。
B2 noun /ˌpiːdiəˈtrɪʃən/

pediatrician

儿科医生
Meaning
a doctor who specializes in the medical care of children
Example
The pediatrician examined the child carefully.
儿科医生仔细地检查了孩子。
A2 verb /pæs/

pass

Meaning
to move past or beyond something
Example
He passed the test with flying colors.
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。
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。
C1 adjective /ˈpjuː.ni/

puny

虚弱的
Meaning
Small, weak, or insignificant.
Example
He felt puny compared to his stronger classmates.
与他更强大的同学相比，他感觉自己很虚弱。
B1 noun /freɪz/

phrase

短语
Meaning
a small group of words standing together as a conceptual unit
Example
He gave a memorable phrase at the conference.
他在会议上说了一句令人难忘的话。
C2 verb /ˈpjuːtrɪfaɪ/

putrefy

腐烂
Meaning
to decay or rot, producing a foul smell
Example
The meat began to putrefy in the heat.
肉在热气中开始腐烂。
C2 noun /ˈpɑːr.kə.tri/

parquetry

铺设镶木地板的艺术
Meaning
The art or technique of laying parquet floors.
Example
The craftsman specialized in parquetry for luxury homes.
工匠专门为豪华住宅铺设镶木地板。
B2 noun /feɪz/

Phase

阶段; 变化或发展的过程中一个明确的阶段或时期
Meaning
a distinct period or stage in a process of change or development
Example
The project is now in its final phase.
该项目现在处于最后阶段。
C1 noun /ˈpɪɡmənt/

pigment

颜料
Meaning
a natural or artificial substance used to give color to something
Example
The artist mixed different pigments to create the perfect shade of blue.
艺术家混合了不同的颜料，以创造出完美的蓝色阴影。
C1 adjective /priːˈɛmɪnənt/

preeminent

杰出
Meaning
Surpassing all others; very distinguished in some way.
Example
She is a preeminent scientist in the field of genetics.
她是遗传学领域的杰出科学家。
C2 noun /ˈpɜːrsɪflɑːʒ/

persiflage

轻微的讽刺
Meaning
light and slightly contemptuous mockery or banter
Example
Their conversation was full of persiflage and jokes.
他们的对话充满了轻微的讽刺和笑话。
B2 verb /plaʊ/

plough

犁地
Meaning
to break up and turn over soil using a plough; to move through something with difficulty
Example
The farmer ploughs the field every spring.
农民每年春天都耕地。
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。
A2 noun /ˈpʌp.i/

Puppy

小狗
Meaning
a young dog
Example
The puppy wagged its tail when it saw its owner.
小狗摇着尾巴，当它看到主人时。
C1 noun /ˈprɒspɛktər/

prospector

矿产勘探员
Meaning
a person who searches for mineral deposits, especially gold
Example
The prospector spent years in the mountains searching for gold.
矿产勘探员花了多年在山中寻找黄金。
B2 noun /ˈpæd.i/

Paddy

未加工的稻米; 稻田
Meaning
rice in its natural state before processing; a field where rice is grown
Example
The farmers worked hard in the paddy fields during harvest season.
农民们在收割季节里在稻田里辛勤工作。
B1 noun /ˈpɒlɪtɪks/

politics

政治
Meaning
activities related to the governance of a country or area, especially the debate between parties having power
Example
Politics often involves making difficult decisions.
政治通常涉及做出艰难的决策。
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。
C2 verb /pɔːrˈtɛnd/

portend

预示
Meaning
To be a sign or warning that something, especially something bad, is going to happen.
Example
Dark clouds portend a storm.
暗云预示着暴风雨。
B2 verb /pərˈsɪst/

persist

Meaning
to continue firmly in an action or opinion despite difficulty or opposition
Example
She decided to persist in her efforts to learn French.
A2 adjective ˈfɪz.ɪ.kəl

physical

物理
Meaning
Relating to things perceived through the senses as opposed to the mind; tangible or concrete.
Example
Physical components form the system's base.
物理组件构成系统的基础。
C2 adverb /ˈprɒksɪmətli/

proximately

附近
Meaning
In a near or close manner; nearly.
Example
The village lies proximately to the river.
村庄位于河流附近。
C2 noun /ˈpɛntæd/

pentad

五个一组
Meaning
A group or set of five things.
Example
The committee was divided into a pentad of working groups.
委员会被分成了五个工作小组。