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 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 /pænt/

Pant

裤子

Meaning

a piece of clothing worn on the lower body covering each leg separately

Example

She bought a new pair of pants for the party.

她为派对买了一条新裤子。

B2 noun /fɪˈlɒsəfə/

philosopher

哲学家

Meaning

a person engaged in the study of philosophy or in serious thinking about fundamental questions

Example

Socrates was a famous philosopher of ancient Greece.

苏格拉底是古希腊著名的哲学家。

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 /prɒkˈsɪmɪti/

proximity

接近

Meaning

Nearness in space, time, or relationship.

Example

The proximity of the school to her house made it convenient.

学校离她家很近，这使得它很方便。

B2 adjective ˌpriːhɪˈstɒrɪk

prehistoric

史前的, 在书面记录之前的时间

Meaning

Belonging to the time before written records.

Example

The prehistoric era was marked by the rise of early humans.

史前时代的特点是早期人类的崛起。

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 /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。

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。

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 /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。

B2 adverb /ˈpjʊərli/

purely

纯粹地

Meaning

only and completely; entirely

Example

The decision was purely based on economic factors.

这个决定完全基于经济因素。

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 /ˈfɪʃ.ɪŋ/

phishing

通过欺诈手段窃取信息

Meaning

The fraudulent practice of sending emails purporting to be from reputable companies in order to induce individuals to reveal personal information.

Example

Phishing emails often trick people into revealing passwords.

钓鱼邮件通常会欺骗他人泄露密码。

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。

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 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。

B2 verb /prɪˈskrʌɪb/

prescribe

开药

Meaning

to recommend or authorize the use of something, especially medicine

Example

The doctor prescribed medication for my cold.

医生给我开了药治我的感冒。

B2 noun ˈpeɪtriəˌtɪzəm

patriotism

爱国主义

Meaning

The quality of being patriotic; devotion to and vigorous support for one's country.

Example

Victory Day reflects the patriotism of the entire nation.

胜利日反映了整个国家的爱国主义。

B2 noun /ˈprɛmɪs/

premise

前提 / 建筑物

Meaning

a statement or idea on which reasoning or an argument is based; also a building or property

Example

His argument was based on a false premise.

他的论点是建立在一个错误的前提上的。

B2 noun /ˈprɛʃər ˈkʊkər/

Pressure cooker

高压锅

Meaning

a sealed cooking pot that uses steam pressure to cook food faster

Example

Using a pressure cooker reduces cooking time by more than half.

使用高压锅可以将烹饪时间缩短一半以上。

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 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。

B2 noun pərˈsɛpʃən

perception

感知，理解

Meaning

The ability to see, hear, or become aware of something through the senses

Example

Our perception of the situation was shaped by our prior experiences.

我们对局势的感知是由我们的先前经验塑造的。

B2 noun /ˈpred.ə.ses.ər/

Predecessor

前任

Meaning

a person who held a job or office before the current holder; something that came before another thing

Example

The new manager learned from his predecessor's mistakes.

新经理从他的前任的错误中学习。

B2 adjective /ˈpɔɪn.tɪd/

Pointed

尖锐的; 直接且明确

Meaning

having a sharp end; direct and unambiguous

Example

She made a pointed remark about his behavior.

她对他的行为发表了直截了当的评论。

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 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。

B2 noun /ˈpæm.flət/

pamphlet

宣传册

Meaning

a small booklet or brochure containing information or arguments about a subject

Example

The health department distributed a pamphlet about nutrition.

卫生部门分发了关于营养的宣传册。

B2 verb /pruːn/

prune

修剪

Meaning

to cut off unwanted parts of a plant or tree to help it grow better

Example

Gardeners prune the trees in spring to encourage growth.

园丁在春天修剪树木以促进生长。

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。

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 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 /fəˈnɒmɪnəl/

phenomenal

非凡

Meaning

extraordinary, remarkable, or exceptional in a way that is very impressive

Example

The team achieved phenomenal success in the tournament.

团队在比赛中取得了非凡的成功。

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 verb /poʊz/

pose

幸福

Meaning

To assume a particular position, especially for a photograph or display; to present a problem or question.

Example

She posed for a picture in front of the monument.

她在收到奖项时，无法隐藏她的幸福。

B2 noun /pərˈspek.tɪv/

Perspective

视角

Meaning

a particular attitude toward or way of regarding something; a point of view; the art of representing three-dimensional objects

Example

From his perspective, the decision was completely wrong.

从他的角度看，这个决定完全错误。

B2 noun /pliː/

Plea

请求; 呼吁; 辩解

Meaning

an urgent and emotional request; a defendant's formal response to a criminal charge; an excuse or justification

Example

She made a plea for help during the emergency.

在紧急情况下，她请求帮助。

B2 verb, noun, adjective /prɑːmpt/

prompt

促使 / 快速

Meaning

To cause someone to take action; done without delay.

Example

His speech prompted the audience to ask questions.

他的演讲促使观众提问。

B2 noun /prəˈfɪʃənsi/

proficiency

熟练

Meaning

Competency or skill; expertise.

Example

His proficiency in multiple languages is remarkable.

他在多种语言上的熟练度令人印象深刻。

B2 noun /prɪˈskrɪpʃən/

prescription

处方

Meaning

A written order from a doctor for the preparation and administration of a medicine; also, a recommendation or authoritative rule.

Example

The doctor gave her a prescription for antibiotics.

医生给她开了抗生素的处方。

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 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。

B2 adjective /pəˈzes.ɪv/

Possessive

幸福

Meaning

showing a desire to own or control something; unwilling to share; jealously protective

Example

He is very possessive about his car.

当她收到奖项时，她无法掩饰自己的幸福。

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 /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 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。

B2 noun /ˈpɜr.mə.nəns/

Permanence

持久性

Meaning

the state or quality of lasting or remaining unchanged indefinitely; enduring nature

Example

The permanence of the stone monument impressed all visitors.

石雕纪念碑的永久性给所有参观者留下了深刻的印象。

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 noun /ˌpɜː.sɪˈvɪə.rəns/

perseverance

毅力

Meaning

Persistence in doing something despite difficulty or delay in achieving success

Example

His perseverance helped him achieve his dreams.

他的毅力帮助他实现了梦想。

B2 adjective /ˈpreɪz.wɜː.ði/

Praiseworthy

值得赞扬

Meaning

deserving praise; commendable; admirable

Example

Her charitable work is truly praiseworthy.

她的慈善工作确实值得赞扬。

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 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 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 verb /piːp/

peep

偷看

Meaning

to look quickly or secretly; to make a short high sound

Example

The child tried to peep through the keyhole.

孩子试图透过钥匙孔窥视。

B2 noun /prəˈtɛktər/

protector

保护者

Meaning

a person or thing that protects someone or something

Example

The dog was seen as the family's protector.

这只狗被视为家庭的保护者。

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 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 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 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 pɪər ˈɪnfluəns

peer influence

同龄人影响

Meaning

The effect that members of a peer group have on each other, especially in terms of behavior, attitudes, and decision-making.

Example

Peer influence can shape juvenile behavior significantly.

同龄人影响可以显著塑造青少年的行为。

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 /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 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。

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。

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 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 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 /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 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。

Meaning

relating to the mind or supernatural powers; a person claiming to have extrasensory abilities

Example

The psychic claimed she could predict the future.

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 /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。

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, 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 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。

B2 noun /ˈpiː.lər/

Peeler

削皮器

Meaning

a kitchen tool used to remove the outer skin or peel from fruits and vegetables

Example

Use a peeler to remove the potato skin.

使用削皮器去除土豆皮。

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 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。

B2 adjective /ˌfɪl.əˈsɒf.ɪ.kəl/

philosophical

哲学的

Meaning

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

Example

She maintained a calm and philosophical attitude during the crisis.

她在危机期间保持了冷静和哲学的态度。

B2 adjective /prɛsˈtɪdʒəs/

prestigious

有声望的

Meaning

having a high reputation; respected

Example

Harvard University is one of the most prestigious universities in the world.

哈佛大学是世界上最有声望的大学之一。

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 /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 adjective /poʊˈɛt.ɪk/

poetic

诗意的

Meaning

having qualities of poetry; expressive, beautiful, or imaginative

Example

Her speech had a poetic rhythm that captivated the audience.

她的演讲有着一种诗意的节奏，吸引了听众。

B2 noun /saɪˈkaɪətrɪst/

psychiatrist

精神科医生

Meaning

a medical doctor specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of mental illness

Example

The psychiatrist prescribed medication for the patient’s anxiety.

精神科医生为患者的焦虑开了药。

B2 verb /prɪˈzjuːm/

presume

假设

Meaning

To suppose something is true without proof; to take for granted.

Example

I presume she has already left for the meeting.

我假设她已经去参加会议了。

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 /ˈpiːtər/

peter

逐渐减弱

Meaning

to diminish gradually and come to an end; to fade or dwindle away

Example

The excitement of the event began to peter out after a few hours.

事件的兴奋感在几个小时后开始逐渐消退。

B2 verb /pɪəs/

pierce

刺穿

Meaning

to make a hole through something; to penetrate with a sharp object

Example

The arrow will pierce through the target.

箭矢将穿透目标。

B2 noun /ˈpɒm.ɪˌɡræn.ɪt/

Pomegranate

石榴

Meaning

a round fruit with thick red skin containing many small red seeds with juice

Example

The pomegranate seeds were sweet and refreshing.

石榴籽又甜又清新。

B2 verb /plʌk/

pluck

摘取, 鼓起勇气

Meaning

to take hold of and quickly remove; to gather courage or determination

Example

She plucked a flower from the garden.

她从花园里摘了一朵花。

B2 verb /pliːd/

plead

恳求

Meaning

to make an emotional appeal; to present a case in court

Example

She pleaded for mercy.

她恳求宽恕。

B2 noun /ˈprɒvɪns/

province

省

Meaning

a principal administrative division of certain countries or empires.

Example

The province is known for its rich cultural heritage and stunning landscapes.

这个省因其丰富的文化遗产和壮丽的自然景观而闻名。

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 /pʌŋk/

punk

朋克

Meaning

a type of popular music, or the culture associated with it, characterized by loud, fast rhythms and rebellious attitudes

Example

He’s always been into punk music and fashion.

他一直对朋克音乐和时尚感兴趣。

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.