A2 noun /ˈpoʊɪm/

poem

诗歌

Meaning

a piece of writing that expresses ideas, feelings, or tells a story in a distinct form, often using rhyme or meter

Example

She wrote a beautiful poem for her mother.

她为她的母亲写了一首美丽的诗歌。

A2 preposition/conjunction/noun/adjective /plʌs/

plus

加/优势

Meaning

in addition to; a positive aspect or advantage

Example

She received an A plus on her exam.

她在考试中得了一个A plus。

C1 verb /pərˈsɑːnɪfaɪ/

personify

幸福

Meaning

To represent or embody a quality, idea, or concept in human form.

Example

She personifies kindness and generosity.

当她收到奖项时，她无法隐藏自己的幸福。

C1 noun /ˈpɪl.fər.ɪdʒ/

Pilferage

窃盗（小额盗窃）

Meaning

the theft of small amounts or items, especially from one's workplace

Example

The company installed cameras to prevent pilferage.

公司安装了监控摄像头以防止盗窃。

B1 noun /ˈpaʊdər/

powder

粉末

Meaning

a fine, dry substance made of very tiny particles

Example

She sprinkled some powder on the cake.

她在蛋糕上撒了一些粉。

B2 noun /ˈpɔːrɪdʒ/

porridge

Meaning

A soft food made by boiling oats or other grains in milk or water.

Example

She had a bowl of porridge for breakfast.

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。

C2 adjective /ˌprɒvɪˈdɛnʃəl/

providential

天意的

Meaning

occurring at a favorable or opportune time, as if guided by divine intervention

Example

Their timely rescue was considered providential.

他们及时的救援被认为是天意的。

C2 noun /fɪˈlɒl.ə.dʒi/

philology

研究语言在书面历史资料中的应用; 语言学

Meaning

the study of language in written historical sources; linguistics

Example

She devoted her career to philology, researching ancient manuscripts.

她将自己的职业生涯献给了语言学，研究古代手稿。

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。

B2 verb /prɪˈveɪl/

prevail

占上风

Meaning

To prove more powerful or superior; to be widespread or common.

Example

Justice will always prevail over injustice.

正义总会战胜不公正。

C2 noun /ˈpɪkəloʊ/

piccolo

小长笛

Meaning

a small flute, higher in pitch than the regular flute

Example

She played a lively tune on the piccolo during the concert.

她在音乐会期间吹奏了生动的皮科洛旋律。

C1 verb /ˈpɜːrkəleɪt/

percolate

Meaning

To filter gradually through a porous surface or substance; to spread slowly.

Example

The rainwater percolated through the soil into the groundwater.

C2 noun /ˌpriːɪɡˈzɪstəns/

preexistence

预存在

Meaning

the state of existing before something else

Example

Philosophers often debated the preexistence of the soul.

哲学家们常常辩论灵魂的预存在。

C1 adjective /prəˈvɒkətɪv/

provocative

挑衅的

Meaning

Intended to make people angry, excited, or interested.

Example

She wore a provocative dress to the party.

她穿了一件挑衅的衣服去参加派对。

C1 noun /ˈprɛsɪpɪs/

precipice

悬崖

Meaning

A very steep cliff or a situation of great danger.

Example

The hikers stood at the edge of the precipice, gazing into the valley below.

徒步旅行者站在悬崖边缘，凝视着下面的山谷。

C2 adjective /pɔːrˈtɛntəs/

portentous

不祥的，严肃的

Meaning

Giving a sign or warning that something, often bad or serious, is going to happen; or overly solemn and pompous.

Example

His portentous tone made everyone nervous about the news.

他那不祥的语气让大家因新闻感到紧张。

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。

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 adjective /pælɛˈstɪnɪən/

palestinian

巴勒斯坦的

Meaning

relating to Palestine or its people

Example

The Palestinian people have a rich cultural heritage.

巴勒斯坦人民拥有丰富的文化遗产。

B2 adverb /prɪˈzjuːməbli/

presumably

可以推测

Meaning

used to convey that something is assumed to be true though not known for certain

Example

Presumably, he forgot to send the email.

可以推测，他忘记了发送邮件。

C1 adjective /ˈpjuːtrɪd/

putrid

腐烂的

Meaning

decayed and emitting a foul smell

Example

The garbage smelled putrid after days in the sun.

垃圾在阳光下几天后开始发臭，变得腐烂。

C2 noun ˈfaɪ.təʊˌnjuː.tri.ənt

phytonutrient

植物营养素

Meaning

Chemical compounds produced by plants that are beneficial to human health but not essential nutrients.

Example

Broccoli is rich in phytonutrients that enhance immunity.

西兰花富含植物营养素，有助于增强免疫力。

C1 adjective/verb /ˈprɒstreɪt/

prostrate

俯卧

Meaning

lying stretched out on the ground with one's face downward, often as a sign of submission or exhaustion

Example

He lay prostrate on the ground after the long battle.

他在长时间的战斗后趴倒在地。

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。

C2 noun /ˈpɒl.iˌθi.ɪz.əm/

polytheism

多神教

Meaning

the belief in or worship of multiple gods

Example

Ancient Greeks practiced polytheism, worshiping gods like Zeus and Athena.

古希腊人实践多神教，崇拜像宙斯和雅典娜这样的神灵。

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 adjective /ˈpɪt.i.fəl/

pitiful

可悲的, 哀伤的, 非常微小

Meaning

deserving or arousing pity; very small or inadequate

Example

The team's performance was pitiful compared to last year.

与去年相比，团队的表现可悲。

B1 noun /ˈprɪn.tər/

Printer

打印机

Meaning

a person whose job is printing books, newspapers, or other materials; a machine that prints documents

Example

The printer delivered the wedding invitations on time.

打印机准时交付了婚礼请柬。

C1 adjective /ˈpɪər.ləs/

Peerless

无与伦比的; 独一无二的; 无竞争对手的

Meaning

unequaled; having no match or equal; without rival

Example

Her peerless beauty captivated everyone.

她无与伦比的美丽吸引了所有人。

B2 noun ˈpɛs.tɪ.saɪdz

pesticides

杀虫剂

Meaning

Substances used for destroying insects or other organisms harmful to cultivated plants or to animals.

Example

Excessive pesticides use can harm the environment.

过度使用农药可能会对环境造成伤害。

C2 adjective /ˈpɛktərəl/

pectoral

胸肌

Meaning

Relating to the chest or breast.

Example

The athlete focused on strengthening his pectoral muscles.

运动员专注于增强他的胸肌。

B2 noun /ˈpæntri/

pantry

储藏室

Meaning

A small room or cupboard where food, dishes, and kitchen supplies are stored.

Example

She stocked the pantry with fresh groceries for the week.

她用新鲜的杂货为这周装满了储藏室。

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。

B2 noun fəˈnɒm.ɪ.nə

phenomena

现象

Meaning

Facts or situations that are observed to exist or happen, especially ones whose cause or explanation is in question.

Example

Phenomena like floods disrupt agricultural systems.

像洪水这样的现象扰乱了农业系统。

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。

C2 noun /proʊˈbɑːsɪs/

proboscis

象鼻

Meaning

The long, flexible nose of some animals, especially an elephant, or a tubular feeding and sucking organ in insects.

Example

The elephant used its proboscis to grab food.

大象用它的象鼻抓食物。

B1 noun, verb /ˈfəʊtəʊˌkɒpi/

photocopy

复印

Meaning

a copy of a document made using a photocopying machine; to make such a copy

Example

Please photocopy these documents before the meeting.

请在会议前复印这些文件。

C1 noun /ˈpæn.θi.ən/

pantheon

所有神明，献给所有神明的庙宇

Meaning

All the gods of a religion collectively; a building dedicated to all gods.

Example

The Roman Pantheon is one of the best-preserved ancient temples.

罗马的万神殿是最完好保存的古代神庙之一。

C1 noun /ˌpænəˈsiːə/

panacea

万灵药

Meaning

A solution or remedy for all difficulties or diseases.

Example

Education is often seen as a panacea for social problems.

教育通常被视为社会问题的万能药。

C2 noun /pɛnˈtæmɪtər/

pentameter

五步格

Meaning

A line of verse consisting of five metrical feet.

Example

Shakespeare often wrote his plays in iambic pentameter.

莎士比亚常常用五步格写剧本。

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。

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。

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 /ˈfɪl.ɪ.staɪn/

philistine

对文化和艺术漠不关心或敌对的人

Meaning

a person who is indifferent or hostile to culture and the arts

Example

He was criticized as a philistine for dismissing modern art.

他因拒绝现代艺术而被批评为非利士人。

B1 noun /ˈpɪdʒ.ən/

Pigeon

鸽子

Meaning

a grey and white bird with a fat body that is common in cities

Example

The pigeon pecked at breadcrumbs on the sidewalk.

鸽子在人行道上啄食面包屑。

A2 noun /pəˈluː.ʃən/

pollution

污染

Meaning

The presence in or introduction into the environment of a substance which has harmful or poisonous effects.

Example

Industrial pollution harms marine life.

工业污染对海洋生物有害。

B1 noun /per/

Pear

梨

Meaning

a sweet juicy fruit with a rounded shape that is wider at the bottom than the top

Example

She enjoyed a fresh pear from the orchard.

她享受着来自果园的新鲜梨子。

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。

A2 noun /ˈpɪloʊ/

Pillow

枕头

Meaning

a soft cushion used to support the head while sleeping

Example

She rested her head on the soft pillow.

她把头放在柔软的枕头上。

C1 noun /prəˌlɪf.əˈreɪ.ʃən/

proliferation

增殖

Meaning

Rapid increase in the number or amount of something; rapid multiplication or growth.

Example

The proliferation of malware is a growing concern.

恶意软件的增殖是一个日益严重的问题。

B2 adjective /ˈpoʊ.lər/

polar

极地的，关于两极的

Meaning

relating to the North or South Pole; opposite in nature or character

Example

Penguins live in polar regions of the Earth.

企鹅生活在地球的极地地区。

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 adjective /pəˈrɛniəl/

perennial

常青

Meaning

lasting or existing for a long time, or recurring continually

Example

Climate change is a perennial concern for scientists.

气候变化是科学家的一个长期关注问题。

C1 adjective /prɪˈtɛnʃəs/

pretentious

做作的

Meaning

Attempting to impress by affecting greater importance, talent, culture, etc., than is actually possessed.

Example

The restaurant was stylish but far too pretentious for my taste.

餐厅很时尚，但对我的口味来说太做作了。

C1 verb /per/

pare

削皮

Meaning

to cut away the outer covering or reduce something gradually

Example

She pared the apple before eating it.

她在吃苹果前削了皮。

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。

B2 noun /ˌprɒsɪˈkjuːʃən/

prosecution

起诉

Meaning

The act of bringing a criminal charge against someone and pursuing legal action in court.

Example

The prosecution presented strong evidence against the defendant.

起诉方提出了有力的证据反对被告。

C2 noun /ˈpʌlkrɪˌtjuːd/

pulchritude

美丽

Meaning

physical beauty

Example

The actress was admired for her pulchritude as well as her talent.

这位女演员因她的美丽和才华而受到钦佩。

A2 adverb /ˈpɒs.ə.bli/

Possibly

可能; 或许;

Meaning

perhaps; maybe; it may be the case that

Example

It will possibly rain tomorrow.

明天可能会下雨。

B1 verb /pɑːrtɪsɪˈpeɪtɪŋ/

participating

参加

Meaning

Taking part in an activity or event.

Example

He is participating in the Antarctic expedition.

他正在参加南极探险。

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 verb /ˌpriːɪɡˈzɪst/

preexist

提前存在

Meaning

to exist beforehand or before something else

Example

These customs preexist the arrival of modern technology.

这些习俗早于现代技术的到来而存在。

C1 noun, adjective /ˈpɑːrtɪzən/

partisan

党派支持者

Meaning

A strong supporter of a party, cause, or person; showing biased allegiance.

Example

The debate quickly turned partisan, with each side defending their own agenda.

辩论迅速变得党派化，每一方都在捍卫自己的议程。

B1 noun /ˌpʌblɪˈkeɪʃən/

publication

出版

Meaning

the act of making something publicly known or available

Example

The publication of the report sparked a debate.

报告的出版引发了辩论。

C1 adjective /pɪˈkjuːniˌɛri/

pecuniary

财务的

Meaning

relating to money or financial matters

Example

They faced pecuniary difficulties after the business failed.

在生意失败后，他们面临着财务困难。

C2 adjective /pruːˈdɛnʃəl/

prudential

审慎的

Meaning

involving or showing prudence, especially in financial or business matters

Example

The bank has set prudential rules to protect depositors.

银行制定了审慎的规则以保护存款人。

C1 adjective /praɪˈmɔːrdiəl/

primordial

原始的

Meaning

Existing at or from the beginning of time; fundamental and original.

Example

Scientists study the primordial soup from which life emerged.

科学家研究了原始汤，生命由此诞生。

C2 noun /ˈpætrɪsaɪd/

patricide

弑父

Meaning

The act of killing one's own father.

Example

The ancient myth describes a son committing patricide to take the throne.

古老的神话描述了一位儿子为了登上王位而弑父。

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。

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。

C2 adjective /ˌpriːpəˈzɛsɪŋ/

prepossessing

迷人

Meaning

Attractive or appealing in appearance or manner.

Example

She had a prepossessing smile that charmed everyone.

她有一个迷人的微笑，让每个人都着迷。

B1 adverb /ˈpɑrtli/

Partly

部分地; 在某种程度上;

Meaning

to some extent; not completely; in part

Example

The weather was partly cloudy today.

今天天气部分多云。

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 /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 /pəˈpaɪrəs/

papyrus

纸莎草

Meaning

An ancient writing material made from the pith of the papyrus plant; also refers to the plant itself.

Example

The ancient scroll was written on papyrus.

古老的卷轴是用纸莎草写的。

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。

C1 noun /pəˈsweɪsɪvnes/

persuasiveness

说服力

Meaning

The quality of being good at persuading someone to do or believe something.

Example

Her persuasiveness convinced the team to follow her suggestions.

她的说服力使团队接受了她的建议。

C1 verb /ˈpændər/

pander

迎合, 奉承

Meaning

to indulge or exploit the weaknesses, desires, or immoral tendencies of others

Example

The politician was accused of pandering to voters' fears.

政治家被指控迎合选民的恐惧。

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 adverb /ˈfɪzɪkəli/

physically

身体上

Meaning

in a physical manner; relating to the body

Example

She is physically strong and healthy.

她身体上很强壮，保持健康。

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。

B1 noun /pərˈfɔːrmər/

performer

表演者

Meaning

a person who entertains an audience by acting, singing, dancing, or playing music

Example

The performer received a standing ovation for her song.

表演者因她的歌曲获得了起立鼓掌。

A2 noun /ˈpeɪmənt/

payment

支付

Meaning

the action or process of paying money for something

Example

The payment for the order was received yesterday.

订单的支付已于昨天收到。

C2 noun /ˈpæsɪt/

Passet

奶酪

Meaning

Fresh cheese curds; cottage cheese made from curdled milk

Example

The cook prepared fresh passet by curdling warm milk with lemon juice.

厨师通过用柠檬汁凝固温热的牛奶，制作了新鲜的奶酪。

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。

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 noun /ˌpɜːrtərˈbeɪʃn/

perturbation

扰动

Meaning

A state of anxiety, disturbance, or disorder.

Example

The announcement caused a perturbation in the financial markets.

公告导致了金融市场的扰动。

C1 adjective /ˌsaɪkəˈpæθɪk/

psychopathic

精神病的

Meaning

Relating to or affected by psychopathy; showing chronic mental disorder with abnormal or violent behavior.

Example

The film portrayed a psychopathic killer with no sense of empathy.

电影描绘了一个没有同情心的精神病杀手。

C2 adjective /ˈpæsɪbəl/

passible

能够感知; 易受痛苦

Meaning

capable of feeling or suffering; susceptible to sensation or emotion (often theological)

Example

In some traditions, deities are described as passible, sharing human emotions.

在一些传统中，神被描述为能够感知，分享人类情感。

C1 adjective /ˈpiːs.ə.bəl/

Peaceable

和平的; 倾向于避免冲突

Meaning

peaceful; inclined to avoid conflict

Example

The peaceable protest ended without any violence.

和平抗议没有暴力结束。

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。

B2 adjective /pəˈsɪs.tənt/

persistent

坚持不懈

Meaning

continuing to exist or endure over a prolonged period

Example

Despite many setbacks, her persistent efforts led to success.

尽管遇到许多挫折，她的坚持不懈最终带来了成功。

C1 adjective /ˈpoʊləraɪzd/

polarized

极化的

Meaning

divided into two sharply contrasting groups or opinions

Example

The debate polarized the community on the issue of climate change.

辩论使社区在气候变化问题上分裂。

C2 noun /ˈpɪərɪdʒ/

peerage

贵族身份

Meaning

the title or rank of a peer; the nobility as a group

Example

He was elevated to the peerage by the king.

他被国王提升为贵族身份。

B2 adjective /prəˈfɪʃ.ənt/

proficient

熟练

Meaning

Competent or skilled in doing or using something; having great knowledge or experience.

Example

She is highly proficient in multiple languages.

她在多种语言方面非常熟练。

C1 adjective /ˈpæl.ɪd/

Pallid

苍白，特别是因为健康不好；缺乏实质或活力

Meaning

pale, especially because of poor health; lacking substance or vitality

Example

His pallid complexion showed signs of illness.

他苍白的面色显示出生病的迹象。

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。

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。

C2 noun /prɪˈfɜːrmənt/

preferment

晋升

Meaning

promotion or advancement in rank, position, or office

Example

He hoped for preferment in the government office.

他希望在政府办公室得到晋升。

C1 adjective /pəˈdæntɪk/

pedantic

过于关注细节或规则的人

Meaning

Excessively concerned with minor details or rules; overly academic or bookish.

Example

Her pedantic explanations made the lecture dull.

她的呗丹提克解释让讲座变得无聊。

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。

A2 adverb /pəˈhæps/

Perhaps

也许; 可能

Meaning

possibly; maybe; used to express uncertainty or make a suggestion

Example

Perhaps we should call before visiting to make sure they're home.

也许我们应该在访问之前先打个电话，以确保他们在家。

C1 noun /ˈpluː.mɪdʒ/

plumage

羽毛

Meaning

the feathers covering a bird's body

Example

The peacock's plumage was vibrant and eye-catching.

孔雀的羽毛鲜艳夺目。

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。

B1 noun /pɔːrk/

pork

幸福

Meaning

the flesh of a pig used as food

Example

He doesn't eat pork for religious reasons.

当她收到奖项时，她无法掩饰自己的幸福。

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。

A2 verb,noun /pæk/

pack

Meaning

to put things into a container for storage or transport; a collection of items kept together

Example

She packed her clothes into a suitcase for the trip.

C2 noun /ˈpjuː.pɪ.lɪdʒ/

pupilage

学徒状态

Meaning

The state of being a pupil or under instruction.

Example

During his pupilage, he studied law under a senior barrister.

在他的学徒状态期间，他在一位资深律师的指导下学习了法律。

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。

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。

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 /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 noun /ˈpetɪkoʊt/

Petti-coat

裙子内衬

Meaning

an undergarment worn by women under a dress or skirt

Example

She wore a white petticoat under her dress.

她穿着一条白色的衬裙在她的裙子下面。

C1 verb /proʊˈtrækt/

protract

延长

Meaning

To prolong or extend in time or duration.

Example

Negotiations were protracted for several months.

谈判持续了几个月。

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 /ˈprəʊsesə/

processor

处理器

Meaning

a machine or device that processes something, especially a computer's central processing unit (CPU)

Example

The new laptop has a faster processor.

这台新笔记本电脑有一个更快的处理器。

C2 noun /ˈpriːsɛpt/

precept

教条

Meaning

A general rule intended to regulate behavior or thought.

Example

Honesty is a fundamental precept in all religions.

诚实是所有宗教中的一个基本教条。

B1 noun /pəˈpaɪə/

Papaya

木瓜

Meaning

a large orange tropical fruit with sweet orange flesh and black seeds

Example

Papaya is rich in vitamins and very good for health.

木瓜富含维生素，对健康非常有益。

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。

B2 adjective, noun /ˈsaɪkɪk/

psychic

Meaning

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

Example

The psychic claimed she could predict the future.