C1 noun /ˈpɒpjʊləs/

populace

民众

Meaning

the general public; the ordinary people living in a country or area

Example

The new law was welcomed by the local populace.

新法律受到了当地居民的欢迎。

C1 verb /ˈpʌlseɪt/

pulsate

跳动

Meaning

to expand and contract rhythmically; to throb or beat

Example

The neon lights pulsated with a steady rhythm.

霓虹灯光以稳定的节奏跳动。

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。

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。

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 prəˈtɛk.ʃə.nɪ.zəm

protectionism

保护主义

Meaning

The theory or practice of shielding a country's domestic industries from foreign competition by taxing imports.

Example

The government's protectionism helped local businesses grow.

政府的保护主义帮助了本地企业的成长。

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。

C1 noun /pərˈvɜːrʒən/

perversion

扭曲

Meaning

The act of distorting or corrupting the original meaning, purpose, or state of something.

Example

The regime’s censorship was seen as a perversion of free speech.

该政权的审查制度被视为对言论自由的扭曲。

C1 adjective /ˈplaɪəbəl/

pliable

柔韧的

Meaning

easily bent or flexible; adaptable

Example

The metal is pliable enough to be shaped into jewelry.

金属足够柔韧，可以被塑造成珠宝。

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 prɪˈsɪʒ.ən ˈæɡ.rɪ.kʌl.tʃər

precision agriculture

精准农业

Meaning

The technique of conducting agricultural work using advanced technology.

Example

Precision agriculture optimizes resource use and increases efficiency.

精准农业优化资源使用并提高效率。

C1 noun /ˈpraɪməsi/

primacy

优先权

Meaning

the state of being first in importance or authority

Example

The primacy of education cannot be denied.

教育的优先权不可否认。

C1 adjective /ˈpɛnsɪv/

pensive

沉思

Meaning

Engaged in deep or serious thought.

Example

She looked pensive as she stared out of the window.

她看起来若有所思地凝视着窗外。

C1 noun /ˈpraɪ.mər/ (US), /ˈprɪm.ər/ (UK)

primer

入门书籍，底漆

Meaning

A basic introductory book or a substance used to prepare a surface for painting.

Example

He read a primer on programming before starting his course.

他在开始他的课程之前，阅读了一本编程入门书籍。

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。

C1 noun /ˈprɒvɪdəns/

providence

神的眷顾

Meaning

the protective care of God or nature as a spiritual power; foresight or prudence

Example

They believed their survival was due to divine providence.

他们相信他们的生存归功于神的眷顾。

C1 adjective /ˈprɒdɪɡəl/

prodigal

挥霍无度

Meaning

spending money or resources freely and recklessly; wastefully extravagant

Example

The prodigal son returned home after wasting his inheritance.

浪子回头，回到家中，在浪费了遗产之后。

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 /ˈpen.əns/

Penance

忏悔; 为做错事所接受的惩罚

Meaning

punishment that you accept for doing something wrong; an act of showing that you are sorry for sin

Example

The monk performed penance for his past mistakes.

和尚因他的过去错误而进行忏悔。

C1 noun /ˌpærəfəˈneɪliə/

paraphernalia

设备

Meaning

Miscellaneous articles, especially equipment needed for a particular activity.

Example

The fisherman carried all his fishing paraphernalia in a large box.

渔夫把所有钓鱼设备放在一个大盒子里。

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 /ˈpæs.ə.bəl/

passable

可接受的

Meaning

good enough to be accepted, though not excellent

Example

The road is barely passable after the storm.

风暴过后，路几乎无法通行。

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 ˌpraɪɔːrɪtaɪˈzeɪʃən

prioritization

优先排序

Meaning

The action or process of deciding the relative importance or urgency of things.

Example

Effective prioritization ensures resources are used efficiently.

有效的优先排序确保资源得到有效利用。

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。

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 /ˈpoʊ.lə.raɪz/

polarize

极化

Meaning

to divide or cause to divide into two sharply contrasting groups or sets of opinions or beliefs

Example

The controversial decision polarized public opinion.

有争议的决定使公众意见分成了两个对立的阵营。

C1 verb ˈplʌmɪtɪŋ

plummeting

急剧下降

Meaning

Falling or dropping suddenly and steeply; decreasing rapidly

Example

The fertility rate in Bangladesh is plummeting.

孟加拉国的生育率急剧下降。

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 adjective /pɜːrt/

pert

俏皮但迷人

Meaning

attractively lively or cheeky in manner or style

Example

She gave a pert reply that made everyone laugh.

她给了一个俏皮的回答，让所有人都笑了。

C1 verb /pɛk/

Peck

啄

Meaning

To strike or bite something with a beak; to eat in small bites.

Example

The hen began to peck at the grains scattered on the ground.

母鸡开始啄地面上散落的谷物。

C1 noun /pɒˈstɛrɪti/

posterity

后代

Meaning

All future generations of people.

Example

The monument was built for the benefit of posterity.

这座纪念碑是为后代的利益而建造的。

C1 noun /ˈpɛdɪɡriː/

pedigree

家谱

Meaning

the recorded ancestry or lineage of a person, family, or animal; the history or origin of something

Example

The dog has a pedigree that traces back several generations.

这只狗有一条可以追溯到几代的家谱。

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 adjective /prɪˈzʌmp.tʃu.əs/

presumptuous

自负的

Meaning

Overconfident, rude, or taking liberties without permission.

Example

It was presumptuous of him to make that decision without consulting others.

他在没有征求他人意见的情况下做出决定，显得非常自负。

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 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。

C1 verb /plʌm/

plumb

测量深度或仔细检查

Meaning

to measure the depth of water or examine closely

Example

They used a line to plumb the depth of the lake.

他们用一条线来测量湖的深度。

C1 noun ˈpɛd.ə.ɡɒ.dʒi

pedagogy

教育学

Meaning

The method and practice of teaching, especially as an academic subject or theoretical concept.

Example

Modern pedagogy focuses on student-centered learning.

现代教育学注重以学生为中心的学习。

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 noun /ˈplez.ən.tri/

Pleasantry

客套话

Meaning

a remark made in order to be polite or friendly; light conversation or jokes

Example

They exchanged pleasantries before the meeting began.

他们在会议开始前交换了客套话。

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 /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 noun /pərˈvɜr.sə.ti/

Perversity

堕落; 顽固;

Meaning

deliberate determination to behave in an unreasonable or unacceptable way; the quality of being contrary or obstinate

Example

His perversity in refusing help frustrated everyone.

他拒绝帮助的堕落让所有人都沮丧。

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 /prəˈpoʊnənt/

proponent

支持者, 倡导者

Meaning

a person who advocates for or supports a particular idea, cause, or plan

Example

She is a strong proponent of renewable energy.

她是可再生能源的坚定支持者。

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。

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 adjective /ˈpeɪtrənaɪzɪŋ/

patronizing

居高临下

Meaning

showing kindness that is perceived as condescending or superior

Example

His patronizing tone offended the audience.

他的居高临下的语气冒犯了观众。

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 /pɪˈtaɪə/

Pitaya / Dragon fruit

火龙果

Meaning

a tropical fruit with bright pink or red skin and white flesh speckled with black seeds

Example

The pitaya has a mild, sweet flavor and a unique appearance.

火龙果味道温和、甜美，外形独特。

C1 noun /pəˈræl.ə.sɪs/

Paralysis

瘫痪

Meaning

the loss of the ability to move part or all of the body; complete inability to act or function

Example

The accident left him with paralysis in his legs.

事故使他双腿瘫痪。

C1 adjective /prəˈlɪf.ɪk/

prolific

多产的

Meaning

Present in large numbers or quantities; plentiful; producing many works, results, or offspring.

Example

The author is prolific, having written over 30 books.

作者是多产的，写了超过30本书。

C1 adjective /ˌfɪl.hɑːrˈmɒn.ɪk/

philharmonic

与交响乐团有关

Meaning

relating to a symphony orchestra or its music

Example

The philharmonic orchestra performed a stunning rendition of Beethoven's Ninth Symphony.

爱乐乐团演绎了贝多芬第九交响曲的精彩版本。

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。

C1 noun prɪˈzɜː.və.tɪvz

preservatives

防腐剂

Meaning

A substance used to preserve foodstuffs, wood, or other materials against decay.

Example

Many processed foods contain harmful preservatives.

许多加工食品含有有害的防腐剂。

C1 adjective /ˈplʌk.i/

plucky

勇敢

Meaning

having or showing courage and determination

Example

The plucky child rescued the kitten from the tree.

勇敢的孩子从树上救出了小猫。

C1 adjective /ˈpaɪ.əs/

Pious

虔诚的

Meaning

devoutly religious; showing reverence for God

Example

The pious monk spent hours in prayer every day.

这位虔诚的僧侣每天花费数小时祈祷。

C1 noun /prəʊˌkræs.tɪˈneɪ.ʃən/

procrastination

拖延症，推迟任务

Meaning

The act of delaying or postponing tasks or activities.

Example

Procrastination is the enemy of success.

拖延症是成功的敌人。

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。

C1 adjective /ˈpɔɪ.njənt/

poignant

动人, 深刻

Meaning

evoking a keen sense of sadness or regret; deeply touching

Example

The movie's ending was so poignant that many in the audience were moved to tears.

这部电影的结尾如此动人，以至于许多观众都感动得流泪。

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 /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 /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 noun /ˈpæl.ət/

Palate

上腭; 区分不同味道的能力

Meaning

the roof of the mouth; a person's ability to distinguish between different flavors

Example

The chef created dishes to please every palate.

厨师创造了让每个味蕾都满足的菜肴。

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 noun /ˌprɒpəˈɡeɪʃən/

propagation

传播, 宣传

Meaning

The action of spreading and promoting an idea, theory, etc.

Example

The propagation of ideas through social media is rapid.

通过社交媒体传播思想的速度非常快。

C1 noun /ˈpəʊstˌskrɪpt/

postscript

附言

Meaning

an additional remark at the end of a letter or text, after the signature

Example

She added a brief postscript to thank him again.

她加了一句简短的附言，再次感谢他。

C1 verb /pəˈveɪd/

pervade

弥漫

Meaning

to spread through and be present in every part of something

Example

The smell of fresh flowers pervaded the entire room.

新鲜花香弥漫整个房间。

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 /ˈplʌn.dər.ər/

Plunderer

掠夺者

Meaning

a person who steals goods, especially during war or civil disorder

Example

The plunderers ransacked the village after the battle.

掠夺者在战斗后劫掠了村庄。

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 /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 verb /prɒd/

prod

推

Meaning

to poke or push someone or something with a finger, foot, or pointed object

Example

She prodded him in the arm to get his attention.

她用手肘轻轻推了推他，引起了他的注意。

C1 noun /ˌprɒvəˈkeɪʃən/

provocation

挑衅

Meaning

An action or statement that is intended to make someone angry or to cause a reaction.

Example

His rude comment was a clear provocation.

他的粗鲁评论是明显的挑衅。

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 /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 /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 verb pɚˈpɛtʃ.u.eɪt

perpetuate

保持某事持续运行或长时间维持它

Meaning

To keep something continuously running or maintain it for a long time.

Example

The media can sometimes perpetuate harmful stereotypes.

媒体有时会延续有害的刻板印象。

C1 noun /prɪˈdɒmɪnəns/

predominance

主导地位

Meaning

The state of being greater in number, strength, or importance.

Example

The predominance of online shopping has changed retail forever.

在线购物的主导地位永久地改变了零售业。

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 /pləˈsiːboʊ/

placebo

安慰剂

Meaning

a substance with no therapeutic effect, used as a control in testing new drugs

Example

The patient was given a placebo to compare the effect of the real drug.

患者被给了一个安慰剂，以比较真实药物的效果。

C1 noun /ˈpiːɒn/

peon

皮恩

Meaning

a low-ranking worker, often performing menial tasks

Example

The office peon delivered the files to each department.

办公室的皮恩将文件送到每个部门。

Meaning

To assume or suggest something as a fact or basis for reasoning.

Example

The scientist posited a new theory to explain the phenomenon.

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 /ˈprɪnsəpəld/

principled

有原则的

Meaning

acting in accordance with moral or ethical standards

Example

He is a principled leader who always puts honesty first.

他是一个有原则的领导，总是把诚实放在第一位。

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 /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 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。

C1 noun /ˈprɒvənəns/

provenance

来源

Meaning

The origin or source of something.

Example

The museum verified the provenance of the ancient manuscript.

博物馆验证了古代手稿的出处。

C1 noun /pɛnˈtæθlɒn/

pentathlon

五项全能

Meaning

An athletic contest featuring five different events.

Example

She trained hard to compete in the modern pentathlon.

她为参加现代五项全能而努力训练。

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。

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。

C1 adjective /ˌprɛfəˈrɛnʃəl/

preferential

优先的

Meaning

showing or giving advantage to one over others

Example

Members receive preferential treatment at the club.

会员在俱乐部享有优先待遇。

C1 noun /ˈpælɪt/

pallet

平台

Meaning

a flat wooden platform used for moving or storing goods; also a makeshift bed

Example

The boxes were stacked on a wooden pallet for easy transport.

箱子被堆放在木托盘上以便于运输。

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 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 verb /proʊˈtruːd/

protrude

突出

Meaning

To stick out or extend beyond a surface.

Example

A nail was protruding from the wooden board.

一根钉子从木板中突出出来。

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 /prɪˈdɒmɪneɪt/

predominate

占主导地位

Meaning

To be the strongest, most common, or most influential element.

Example

Traditional values still predominate in the community.

传统价值观在社区中仍然占主导地位。

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。

C1 adjective /præɡˈmæt.ɪk/

pragmatic

务实

Meaning

Dealing with things sensibly and realistically in a way that is based on practical rather than idealistic considerations.

Example

He took a pragmatic approach to solving the financial crisis.

他采取了实用主义的方法来解决金融危机。

C1 adjective /ˌfɪl.ænˈθrɒp.ɪk/

philanthropic

慈善的

Meaning

showing concern for the welfare of others; generous and charitable

Example

She is known for her philanthropic activities in the city.

她因在城市中的慈善活动而闻名。

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 noun /pəˈnæʃ/

panache

与众不同的风格

Meaning

Flamboyant confidence of style or manner; distinctive and stylish elegance.

Example

He delivered his speech with great panache.

他以极大的自信发表了演讲。

C1 adjective /ˈprevələnt/

Prevalent

普遍的

Meaning

widespread; existing very commonly; generally occurring

Example

Smoking is still prevalent among teenagers despite health warnings.

尽管有健康警告，青少年中仍然普遍吸烟。

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 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 /pʌnˈdʒɑː.bi/

Punjabi

旁遮普

Meaning

a traditional long shirt worn in South Asia, typically loose-fitting

Example

He wore a white punjabi for the festival celebration.

他穿着白色的旁遮普参加节日庆典。

C1 adjective /ˈpəʊ.tənt/

Potent

强效; 强大的; 有效的

Meaning

having great strength, power, or effect; influential

Example

The medicine is very potent and should be taken carefully.

这药效强，应该小心服用。