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。

C1 verb /ˈpruːfˌriːd/

proofread

校对

Meaning

to read written material and mark any errors

Example

She proofread the report before submission.

她在提交前校对了报告。

C1 adjective /ˈperɪʃəbəl/

Perishable

易腐的

Meaning

liable to decay quickly; short-lived

Example

Store perishable foods in the refrigerator.

将易腐食品存放在冰箱中。

C1 noun, verb /pliːt/

pleat

褶子

Meaning

a fold in fabric made by doubling the material back upon itself

Example

She added a pleat to the skirt for extra volume.

她在裙子上加了一个褶子，以增加更多的体积。

C1 verb /ˈpɪlfər/

pilfer

偷窃

Meaning

to steal things of small value or in small quantities

Example

The employee was caught pilfering office supplies.

员工在偷窃办公室用品时被抓住。

C1 noun /ˈpʌndɪt/

pundit

专家

Meaning

An expert in a particular subject or field who is frequently called upon to give opinions to the public.

Example

Political pundits debated the election results on television.

政治专家在电视上讨论了选举结果。

C1 noun, adjective /ˌproʊlɪˈtɛəriən/

proletarian

无产阶级

Meaning

Relating to the working class, especially those who do not own property.

Example

The movement was rooted in proletarian struggles.

这场运动根植于无产阶级的斗争中。

C1 noun /ˈpɪk.æks/

Pick-axe

鹤嘴锄

Meaning

a tool with a heavy metal head and long handle used for breaking up hard ground or rock

Example

The miner used a pick-axe to break through the rocky surface.

矿工用鹤嘴锄打破了岩石表面。

C1 noun /ˈprɒfəsi/

prophecy

预言

Meaning

a prediction or message about the future, often believed to be divinely inspired

Example

The prophecy foretold the rise of a great leader.

预言预示着伟大领导者的崛起。

C1 noun /ˈpraɪ.meɪt/

primate

灵长类动物, 类人猿

Meaning

A member of the group of animals including humans, apes, and monkeys.

Example

Humans are classified as primates.

人类被归类为灵长类动物。

C1 verb /præns/

prance

高傲地走

Meaning

To move with high, springy steps, often to show off or attract attention.

Example

The horse pranced around the field gracefully.

那匹马骄傲地走过了田野。

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。

C1 noun /ˌpiːdiˈætrɪks/

pediatrics

儿科学

Meaning

the branch of medicine dealing with the health and medical care of children

Example

She decided to specialize in pediatrics after medical school.

她决定在医学学校后专攻儿科学。

C1 noun, adjective /ˌpəʊstˈmɔːtəm/

postmortem

尸体解剖

Meaning

An examination of a dead body to determine the cause of death.

Example

The doctor carried out a postmortem on the body.

医生对尸体进行了尸体解剖。

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。

C1 noun /ˈpɒlɪɡɒn/

polygon

多边形

Meaning

a flat shape with three or more straight sides

Example

The artist drew a colorful polygon on the canvas.

艺术家在画布上画了一个五彩的多边形。

C1 noun /ˌpɜː.mɪˈæbɪlɪti/

permeability

渗透性，允许液体或气体通过的质量或状态

Meaning

The quality or state of being permeable; allowing liquids or gases to pass through.

Example

The permeability of the soil affects water retention.

土壤的渗透性影响水分保持。

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。

C1 noun /ˈpɛndjələm/

pendulum

摆钟

Meaning

A weight suspended from a pivot so that it swings freely, often used to regulate clocks.

Example

The pendulum swung back and forth inside the clock.

钟摆在时钟内部来回摆动。

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。

C1 noun /ˈpær.ə.di/

Parody

仿作

Meaning

an imitation of a particular style for comic effect; a humorous exaggerated copy

Example

The comedy show featured a parody of famous politicians.

这档喜剧节目以对知名政治家的仿作来制造滑稽效果。

C1 verb /ˈpʌməl/

pummel

痛打

Meaning

To strike repeatedly with the fists; to beat or hit forcefully.

Example

The boxer pummeled his opponent in the final round.

拳击手在最后一回合痛打了对手。

C1 noun /ˈpɛs.tɪ.saɪd ˈrɛz.ɪ.djuː/

pesticide-residue

农药残留

Meaning

Chemical remnants left over from pesticides used on crops or in soil.

Example

Excess pesticide-residue in food can be harmful to health.

食物中的农药残留过多可能对健康有害。

C1 adjective /ˌpɜːrpənˈdɪkjələr/

perpendicular

垂直

Meaning

At an angle of 90 degrees to a given line, plane, or surface.

Example

The ladder was placed perpendicular to the ground for safety.

梯子为了安全被放置在地面上与之垂直。

C1 verb /ˈpærəfreɪz/

paraphrase

幸福

Meaning

To express the meaning of something using different words, often to make it clearer.

Example

The teacher asked the students to paraphrase the poem in their own words.

当她收到奖项时，她无法掩饰自己的幸福。

C1 noun /prəˈdʒɛktaɪl/

projectile

弹丸

Meaning

An object fired, thrown, or propelled, especially from a weapon.

Example

The soldier dodged the incoming projectile.

士兵躲过了来袭的弹丸。

C1 verb /ˌpriːdɪˈtɜːrmɪn/

predetermine

预定

Meaning

to establish or decide something in advance

Example

The outcome of the match seemed predetermined.

比赛结果似乎是预定的。

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 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。

C1 noun /ˈpriː.tekst/

Pretext

借口

Meaning

a reason given in justification of a course of action that is not the real reason

Example

He used illness as a pretext to avoid the meeting.

他用生病作为借口来避开会议。

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 noun /ˌpɜːrsɪˈkjuːʃn/

persecution

迫害

Meaning

the act of treating someone cruelly or unfairly because of their religion, race, or beliefs

Example

The persecution of minorities has been condemned worldwide.

对少数民族的迫害在全球范围内遭到谴责。

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 /ˈpruː.dənt/

Prudent

谨慎的; 小心的; 明智的;

Meaning

wise; careful; cautious;

Example

It's prudent to save money for the future.

为未来存钱是明智的做法。

C1 adjective /ˈpəʊtəbl/

potable

可饮用的

Meaning

safe to drink; drinkable

Example

The villagers did not have access to potable water.

村民没有水源可以饮用。

C1 verb /ˈpɒstʃʊleɪt/

postulate

假设

Meaning

to suggest or assume that something is true as the basis for reasoning or discussion

Example

Scientists postulate that life exists on other planets.

科学家假设在其他星球上存在生命。

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。

C1 verb /ˈpæs.ɪ.faɪ/

pacify

安抚；抚慰；平息

Meaning

To quell the anger, agitation, or excitement of someone.

Example

The mother tried to pacify her crying child.

妈妈试图安抚她正在哭泣的孩子。

C1 noun /ˈprɒv.ɜːb/

Proverb

幸福

Meaning

a short saying that expresses a general truth or gives advice

Example

The proverb 'Early to bed, early to rise' teaches us about good habits.

当她收到奖项时，她无法掩饰自己的幸福。

C1 adjective + noun ˌpaɪəˈnɪərɪŋ ˈmɪʃən

pioneering mission

开创性任务

Meaning

A groundbreaking or innovative undertaking that leads the way in a particular field.

Example

Artemis is a pioneering mission in space exploration.

阿耳忒弥斯是一次开创性的太空探索任务。

C1 noun /ˈplɛθərə/

plethora

过多的数量

Meaning

an excessive amount of something

Example

She has a plethora of books on her shelf.

她的书架上有过多的书籍。

C1 adjective /pərˈsweɪdəbl̩/

persuadable

容易说服的

Meaning

capable of being convinced or influenced to do something

Example

She was easily persuadable when it came to trying new foods.

她在尝试新食物时很容易被说服。

C1 adjective /ˌpæθəˈdʒɛnɪk/

pathogenic

致病的

Meaning

Capable of causing disease.

Example

Some bacteria are harmless, while others are highly pathogenic.

有些细菌是无害的，而其他的则是高度致病的。

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 /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。

C1 noun /ˈpɑːrtʃmənt/

parchment

羊皮纸

Meaning

a thin material made from animal skin, used in the past for writing

Example

The ancient manuscript was written on parchment.

古老的手稿写在羊皮纸上。

C1 noun /ˈpærɪti/

parity

平价

Meaning

the state or condition of being equal, especially in status or pay

Example

The campaign aims to achieve pay parity between men and women.

这项运动旨在实现男女之间的工资平等。

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。

C1 noun /ˈpɔːrsəlɪn/

porcelain

瓷器

Meaning

A white, hard ceramic material often used for dishes and ornaments.

Example

The museum displayed ancient porcelain vases from China.

博物馆展示了来自中国的古代瓷器花瓶。

C1 adjective /ˈpælpəbl̩/

palpable

幸福

Meaning

easily perceived or felt; so intense as to seem almost tangible

Example

There was a palpable sense of excitement in the room.

当她收到奖项时，她无法隐藏自己的幸福感。

C1 noun prəˈpʌl.ʃən

propulsion

推进力

Meaning

The action of driving or pushing forward.

Example

Jet engines provide propulsion for aircraft to travel long distances.

喷气发动机为飞机提供推进力，使其能够飞行长距离。

C1 noun /ˈpɒpjʊlɪst/

populist

民粹主义领导人

Meaning

A politician or person who seeks to appeal to ordinary people who feel their concerns are ignored by elites.

Example

The populist leader promised to put the needs of common citizens first.

民粹主义领导人承诺将普通公民的需求放在首位。

C1 adjective ˈpɪv.ə.təl

pivotal

关键的

Meaning

Of crucial importance in relation to the development or success of something else.

Example

Renewable energy plays a pivotal role in sustainability.

可再生能源在可持续性中起着关键作用。

C1 noun /ˈprəʊ.lɒɡ/

prologue

序言

Meaning

an introduction to a book, play, or event

Example

The novel begins with a short prologue set in the past.

这本小说以一段设定在过去的简短序言开始。

C1 verb /ˈpɛdəl/

peddle

推销

Meaning

To sell goods, often by going from place to place; sometimes used negatively to mean promoting an idea or product in a pushy way.

Example

Street vendors peddle handmade jewelry to tourists.

街头小贩向游客出售手工珠宝。

C1 noun/verb /pɔːr/

pore

毛孔 / 仔细研究

Meaning

As a noun: a tiny opening in the skin or surface. As a verb: to study something carefully.

Example

She pored over the documents for hours before making a decision.

她在做出决定之前，花了几个小时仔细查看文件。

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。

C1 noun ˈprɛvələns

prevalence

普遍性

Meaning

The fact or condition of being widespread; the extent to which something exists or occurs

Example

The prevalence of aging issues requires immediate attention.

老龄化问题的普遍性需要立即关注。

C1 noun /ˈpoʊtənsi/

potency

效能

Meaning

The power or ability of something to affect or influence; strength or effectiveness.

Example

The potency of the new medicine amazed the doctors.

新药的效能令医生们惊讶。

C1 adjective /ˈfɒnɪk/

phonic

语音的

Meaning

relating to speech sounds or their production; connected to phonics

Example

Children learn phonic rules to read new words accurately.

孩子们学习语音规则，以准确阅读新单词。

C1 verb /ˈpleɪdʒəraɪz/

plagiarize

剽窃

Meaning

to take someone else's work or ideas and present them as your own

Example

He was warned not to plagiarize his friend's essay.

他被警告不要剽窃朋友的文章。

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 verb /priːˈɒkjʊpaɪ/

preoccupy

使专心

Meaning

To dominate or engross the mind of someone to the exclusion of other thoughts.

Example

Worries about the future preoccupy him constantly.

担忧未来的问题让他始终处于忙碌状态。

C1 noun /ˈpɪt.fɔːl/

pitfall

陷阱，困难

Meaning

a hidden or unexpected danger or difficulty

Example

Investors must be aware of the pitfalls of the market.

投资者必须意识到市场中的陷阱。

C1 noun /ˌpɜːrspəˈreɪʃn/

perspiration

出汗

Meaning

The process of sweating.

Example

Heavy exercise causes perspiration.

剧烈运动会引起出汗。

C1 adjective /pləˈtɒnɪk/

platonic

柏拉图式

Meaning

relating to a close relationship that is not romantic or sexual

Example

They have a platonic friendship that has lasted for years.

他们有一段柏拉图式的友谊，已经持续了多年。

C1 adjective /ˈpent ʌp/

Pent-up

压抑的; 受限的; 被困住的

Meaning

suppressed; restrained; confined

Example

He had pent-up anger that finally exploded.

他有压抑的愤怒，最终爆发了。

C1 noun ˈpraʊ.es

prowess

技巧

Meaning

Skill or expertise in a particular activity or field.

Example

Prowess in sports enhances team strength.

体育中的技巧增强了团队的力量。

C1 noun /pɪˌdɛs.tri.ə.naɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/

pedestrianization

行人化

Meaning

Making areas pedestrian-friendly, closing any area to vehicle traffic and making it open only for pedestrians.

Example

The pedestrianization of city centers reduces pollution.

城市中心的行人化减少了污染。

C1 adjective /ˈpɑːm.pəs/

Pompous

浮夸的; 自命不凡的; 过度华丽的

Meaning

showing off; pretentious; overly grand

Example

His pompous attitude annoyed everyone at the meeting.

他的浮夸态度让会议中的每个人都感到不悦。

C1 noun /ˈpriːsɪŋkt/

precinct

区

Meaning

A district or area within the boundaries of a city, often for police or electoral purposes.

Example

She went to vote at her local precinct.

她去了她当地的选区投票。

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。

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。

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。

C1 noun /ˈpleɪˌraɪt/

playwright

剧作家

Meaning

a person who writes plays

Example

Shakespeare is considered the greatest playwright of all time.

莎士比亚被认为是历史上最伟大的剧作家。

C1 noun /ˈpɛrəntɪdʒ/

parentage

家族背景

Meaning

The identity and origins of one's parents; descent or lineage.

Example

Her noble parentage gave her access to the royal court.

她的高贵家族背景使她有机会进入皇宫。

C1 adjective /ˌpriːˈmɛdɪˌteɪtɪd/

premeditated

预谋

Meaning

planned in advance; done deliberately

Example

The crime was clearly premeditated.

这个犯罪显然是预谋的。

C1 verb /paʊt/

pout

撅嘴

Meaning

to push one's lips forward as an expression of annoyance or sulkiness

Example

The child began to pout when he didn’t get the toy.

孩子没得到玩具时开始撅嘴。

C1 noun /ˈpærəbl/

parable

寓言

Meaning

A simple story used to illustrate a moral or spiritual lesson.

Example

Jesus often taught using a parable to convey deeper truths.

耶稣常常用寓言教导深刻的真理。

C1 noun /ˈpriːˌkɜrsər/

precursor

前身

Meaning

Something or someone that comes before another and indicates the approach of something else.

Example

The steam engine was a precursor to modern trains.

蒸汽机是现代火车的前身。

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。

C1 adjective /prɪm/

prim

过于正式或合适

Meaning

stiffly formal and proper in appearance or behavior

Example

She looked prim in her neatly pressed dress.

她穿着精心熨烫的裙子看起来非常端庄。

C1 noun /ˈprɛljuːd/

prelude

前奏

Meaning

An action, event, or statement that serves as an introduction to something more important.

Example

The small fight was only a prelude to a bigger conflict.

小争执只是更大冲突的前奏。

C1 adjective /ˈpræk.tɪ.kə.bəl/

practicable

可行

Meaning

able to be done or put into practice successfully

Example

The plan is not practicable without more resources.

没有更多的资源，这个计划是不可行的。

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。

C1 adjective /pəˈnʌltɪmət/

penultimate

倒数第二

Meaning

second to the last in a sequence or series

Example

She finished the penultimate chapter before going to sleep.

她在睡觉前完成了倒数第二章。

C1 noun /fɪˈlæn.θrə.pɪst/

philanthropist

慈善家

Meaning

a person who seeks to promote the welfare of others, especially by donating money to good causes

Example

The philanthropist donated millions to build schools in rural areas.

慈善家捐赠了数百万美元用于建设农村地区的学校。

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 /ˈplæz.mə/

Plasma

血液的液体部分；电离气体；无凝血蛋白的血清

Meaning

the liquid part of blood; ionized gas; blood serum without clotting proteins

Example

Blood plasma contains various proteins and nutrients.

血浆含有各种蛋白质和营养物质。

C1 noun /ˈpæntəmaɪm/

pantomime

哑剧

Meaning

A type of theatrical performance using gestures and movements without spoken words; in Britain, a musical comedy play for families performed at Christmas.

Example

The children enjoyed the Christmas pantomime at the local theater.

孩子们在当地剧院观看了圣诞哑剧。

C1 adjective /ˈpærəmaʊnt/

paramount

至关重要

Meaning

more important than anything else; supreme

Example

Safety is of paramount importance in this factory.

在这家工厂里，安全至关重要。

C1 verb /piːk/

pique

激发

Meaning

to stimulate interest or curiosity; to arouse resentment or anger

Example

Her remarks piqued his curiosity about the secret project.

她的评论激起了他对秘密项目的好奇心。

C1 noun proʊˈæktɪv ˈseɪvɪŋ

proactive saving

主动储蓄

Meaning

Actively planning and setting aside money in advance to prepare for future financial needs

Example

Proactive saving ensures financial stability in old age.

主动储蓄确保了老年时期的财务稳定。

C1 adjective /pəˈfʌŋk.tər.i/

perfunctory

敷衍

Meaning

done without much effort, interest, or thought

Example

He gave a perfunctory nod and walked away.

他草率地点了点头然后走开了。

C1 adjective /ˌpæn.əˈmer.ɪ.kən/

Pan-American

泛美洲的

Meaning

relating to all the countries of North, Central, and South America

Example

The Pan-American Games bring together athletes from across the continent.

泛美洲运动会将整个大陆的运动员汇聚在一起。

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。

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。

C1 verb প্রিসিপিটেট

precipitate

降水

Meaning

To fall from the sky as rain, snow, or other forms of water.

Example

Vapor precipitates as rain in warmer climates.

水蒸气在较温暖的气候中作为雨水降下。

C1 noun /pækt/

Pact

协议；契约

Meaning

a formal agreement between individuals or parties; a treaty or contract

Example

The two countries signed a peace pact to end the war.

两国签署了一项和平协议以结束战争。

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。

C1 noun, verb /ˌprɒməˈneɪd/

promenade

散步

Meaning

A leisurely walk or stroll, especially in a public place for pleasure or display.

Example

They went for a promenade along the seaside.

他们在海边散步。

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。

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。

C1 noun /ˈpɔːsɪti/

paucity

稀缺 / 缺乏

Meaning

the presence of something in only small or insufficient quantities

Example

The project was delayed due to a paucity of funds.

由于资金短缺，项目被推迟了。

C1 noun /pəˈtɜːrnəti/

paternity

父亲身份

Meaning

The state of being someone's father.

Example

He demanded a paternity test to confirm his relationship with the child.

他要求进行亲子鉴定，以确认他与孩子的关系。

C1 noun /pəˈvɪliən/

pavilion

展馆

Meaning

A large tent or temporary building, often used for events or exhibitions.

Example

The wedding reception was held in a decorated pavilion.

婚礼接待在一个装饰精美的展馆中举行。

C1 noun /poʊˈlær.ɪ.ti/

polarity

极性

Meaning

the state of having two opposite or contradictory tendencies, opinions, or aspects

Example

The polarity between the two political parties is growing stronger.

两个政治党派之间的极性越来越强。

C1 adjective /pərˈvɜːrs/

perverse

变态

Meaning

showing a deliberate desire to behave in a way that is unreasonable, contrary, or unacceptable

Example

He took a perverse pleasure in upsetting his colleagues.

他从使同事不安中获得变态的快乐。

C1 noun /ˈpɑːrlər/

parlor

客厅，商店

Meaning

A sitting room in a private house, or a shop providing specified services.

Example

They welcomed the guests into the front parlor.

他们在前厅迎接了客人。

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。

pseudonym

笔名

Meaning

a fictitious name used by an author instead of their real name

Example

Mark Twain was the pseudonym of Samuel Clemens.

马克·吐温是塞缪尔·克莱门斯的笔名。

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。