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。

A1 noun /ˈpɪk.tʃər/

Picture

图片

Meaning

a visual representation such as a painting, drawing, or photograph

Example

There is a beautiful picture hanging on the wall.

墙上挂着一幅漂亮的图片。

B1 noun praɪd

pride

骄傲

Meaning

A feeling of deep pleasure or satisfaction derived from one's own achievements or from achievements associated with one.

Example

Victory Day fills our hearts with pride.

胜利日让我们的心充满了骄傲。

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。

C1 noun /ˌsaɪkoʊˈθɛrəpi/

psychotherapy

心理治疗

Meaning

The treatment of mental disorder by psychological rather than medical means.

Example

She attended weekly psychotherapy sessions to cope with her anxiety.

她参加了每周的心理治疗会议，以应对她的焦虑。

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。

C1 adjective /ˈplɒd.ɪŋ/

plodding

缓慢且乏味

Meaning

slow-moving and unexciting; showing steady effort

Example

The movie was entertaining but a bit plodding in the middle.

这部电影很有趣，但中间有点缓慢且乏味。

C1 noun /ˈpeɪθɒs/

pathos

悲悯

Meaning

a quality in speech, writing, or events that evokes pity or deep emotion

Example

The documentary balanced pathos with hope, making the audience both weep and think.

这部纪录片平衡了悲悯与希望，使观众既流泪又思考。

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 /prækˈtɪʃ.ən.ər/

practitioner

从业者

Meaning

a person actively engaged in a profession, especially medicine or law

Example

She is a skilled medical practitioner.

她是一位合格的医学从业者。

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 adjective /ˈpæl.ə.tə.bəl/

palatable

可口的

Meaning

pleasant or acceptable to the taste, mind, or feelings

Example

The meal was simple but quite palatable.

这顿饭很简单，但相当可口。

C2 adjective /pəˈluːsɪd/

pellucid

透明

Meaning

Transparently clear; easy to understand.

Example

The lake water was so pellucid that you could see the stones at the bottom.

湖水是如此透明，你可以看到底部的石头。

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。

B2 noun /ˈpen.ʃən/

Pension

养老金

Meaning

a regular payment made to someone who is no longer working because of age or disability

Example

After retirement, he receives a monthly pension from the company.

退休后，他从公司领取每月养老金。

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 /pəˈnɪnsjələr/

peninsular

半岛状的

Meaning

Relating to or resembling a peninsula.

Example

The peninsular region is surrounded by water on three sides.

半岛地区三面被水包围。

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。

B2 adverb /pəˈtɛnʃəli/

potentially

潜在地

Meaning

with the possibility of becoming something in the future

Example

This project is potentially a huge success.

这个项目潜在地可能是一个巨大的成功。

C2 noun /ˈpɔːrfəri/

porphyry

一种硬的火成岩

Meaning

A hard igneous rock containing crystals, often used for decorative or building purposes.

Example

The ancient Romans used porphyry to make columns and statues.

古罗马人使用波斐里石制作柱子和雕像。

B2 noun /prəˈvaɪdər/

provider

供应商

Meaning

a person or thing that provides something.

Example

The service provider ensures that all customers receive timely support.

服务供应商确保所有客户及时获得支持。

C2 adjective /paɪd/

pied

花色的

Meaning

having two or more different colors, typically in blotches

Example

The pied cat had black and white patches all over its body.

这只斑猫身上有黑白色的斑点。

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。

C1 noun /ˌprɑːfɪˈtɪr/

profiteer

牟取暴利者

Meaning

a person who makes excessive profits, especially unfairly or illegally

Example

The government punished war profiteers.

政府惩罚了战争的牟取暴利者。

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。

C2 noun /ˌpærəˈnɔɪæk/

paranoiac

偏执的人

Meaning

A person who suffers from paranoia or exhibits extreme, irrational distrust and suspicion.

Example

The paranoiac refused to leave his house, fearing everyone was against him.

这个偏执的人拒绝离开家，因为他害怕每个人都反对他。

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。

C2 noun /pəˈruːzl/

perusal

仔细阅读

Meaning

The action of reading or examining something carefully.

Example

The contract was given to the lawyer for perusal.

合同已交给律师以供仔细阅读。

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 /ˈpræɡmətɪst/

pragmatist

实用主义者

Meaning

A person who deals with things in a practical and realistic way.

Example

He is a true pragmatist who values results over ideals.

他是一个真正的实用主义者，他更看重结果而非理想。

C2 noun /fɪˈlæt.əl.i/

philately

邮票收藏学

Meaning

the collection and study of postage stamps

Example

Philately is a hobby enjoyed by people of all ages.

邮票收藏学是一项各年龄段人群都喜爱的爱好。

A1 noun ˈpɛrənts

Parents

父母

Meaning

One's father and mother.

Example

The family tree starts with the child's parents.

家谱从孩子的父母开始。

B2 adjective /ˌsaɪkəˈlɒdʒɪkəl/

psychological

心理学的

Meaning

relating to the mind or mental processes.

Example

She studied the psychological effects of trauma on children.

她研究了创伤对儿童的心理影响。

B1 noun /priːst/

priest

牧师

Meaning

a person who performs religious duties and ceremonies

Example

The priest blessed the congregation during the Sunday service.

牧师在主日礼拜期间祝福了会众。

A2 noun /ˈplen.ti/

Plenty

丰富; 足够

Meaning

a large or sufficient amount; abundance

Example

There is plenty of food for everyone at the party.

聚会中有足够的食物供每个人享用。

B1 verb /prəˈsiːd/

proceed

继续

Meaning

to continue with a course of action; to move forward

Example

Let's proceed with the meeting as planned.

让我们按照计划继续开会。

B2 noun /prəˈmoʊ.tər/

promoter

推广员

Meaning

A person or organization that helps to organize or finance an event, business, or product launch.

Example

The promoter organized a concert for the new band.

推广员为新乐队组织了一场音乐会。

C2 noun /proʊˈsiː.ni.əm/

proscenium

舞台前沿

Meaning

the part of a theater stage in front of the curtain; the arch framing the stage

Example

The actors bowed at the proscenium before leaving the stage.

演员在离开舞台之前向舞台前沿鞠躬。

A1 noun /ˈpæstə/

pasta

意大利面

Meaning

an Italian food made from flour and water, typically shaped into noodles or sheets

Example

We had creamy pasta for dinner last night.

昨晚我们吃了奶油意大利面作为晚餐。

A2 noun /paɪ/

Pie

派

Meaning

a baked dish of fruit, meat, or vegetables, typically with a top and base of pastry

Example

My grandmother makes the best apple pie in town.

我的祖母做了城里最好的苹果派。

B2 noun /ˈpriː.tɛns/ or /prɪˈtɛns/

pretense

伪装, 假象

Meaning

A false appearance or claim; an act of pretending.

Example

His kindness was only a pretense to gain trust.

他的友善只是为了赢得信任的伪装。

C2 noun /prɪˈsɛʃən/

precession

进动

Meaning

The slow movement of the axis of a spinning body around another axis, often referring to Earth's rotation.

Example

Astronomers study the precession of the equinoxes.

天文学家研究春分点的进动。

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。

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。

B2 adjective /ˈpɛti/

petty

琐碎

Meaning

Of little importance or trivial; also describes a person overly concerned with small or unimportant matters.

Example

She often gets upset over the most petty things.

她经常为最琐碎的事情感到不安。

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。

B2 adjective /prəˈspɛktɪv/

prospective

前景的

Meaning

likely or expected to happen in the future; potential

Example

The company is meeting with prospective clients next week.

公司将于下周与潜在客户会面。

C2 verb /ˌpriːɔːrˈdeɪn/

preordain

预定

Meaning

To decide or determine an outcome in advance, especially by fate or divine will.

Example

They believed their meeting was preordained by destiny.

他们相信他们的相遇是命运注定的。

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 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 verb /praʊl/

prowl

悄悄走动（猎取或寻找）

Meaning

To move around quietly and secretly, especially while hunting or searching.

Example

The cat prowled around the garden at night.

猫在夜间悄悄地绕着花园走。

C2 noun /ˌpɜː.spɪˈkæs.ɪ.ti/

perspicacity

洞察力

Meaning

Sharp insight, keen understanding and discernment.

Example

Her perspicacity in business decisions led to success.

她在商业决策中的洞察力带来了成功。

C1 adjective prɪˈkeə.ri.əs

precarious

危险的

Meaning

Not securely held or in position; dependent on chance; uncertain.

Example

His financial situation is precarious.

他的财务状况是危险的。

B2 noun /plæˈtoʊ/

plateau

高原，平坦的高地，变化不大的阶段

Meaning

an elevated flat area of land or a period of little change

Example

After months of growth, sales reached a plateau.

经过几个月的增长，销售达到了一个平台。

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。

A1 noun /ˈpɜːrsən/

person

人

Meaning

an individual human being

Example

She is a kind person who always helps others.

她是一个善良的人，总是帮助别人。

C1 noun /ˈpeɪtriɑːrk/

patriarch

家族长

Meaning

a male head of a family or tribe; an older respected man who leads a group

Example

As the family patriarch, he mediated disputes and kept long traditions alive.

作为家族长，他调解争端并保持着传统的延续。

C2 noun /ˈprɑːflɪɡəsi/

profligacy

挥霍

Meaning

reckless wastefulness or extravagance

Example

His profligacy with money led him to bankruptcy.

他的挥霍导致了破产。

C2 adjective /ˈprɛʃənt/ or /ˈpriːʃənt/

prescient

先知的

Meaning

having or showing knowledge of events before they take place

Example

The prescient investor sold his shares just before the market crashed.

那位先知的投资者在市场崩盘之前卖掉了他的股票。

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。

C2 noun /ˈpɜːrvjuː/

purview

范围

Meaning

the scope or range of authority, responsibility, or knowledge

Example

The case does not fall within the purview of this court.

这个案件不在这个法院的管辖范围内。

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。

C2 noun /ˈpɑr.bəl/

Parbal

尖瓜

Meaning

A green vegetable also known as pointed gourd, commonly used in South Asian cuisine

Example

Mother prepared parbal curry with fish.

母亲做了带鱼的尖瓜咖喱。

A2 noun /fəˈtɒɡrəfə/

photographer

摄影师

Meaning

a person who takes photographs professionally

Example

The photographer captured the beauty of nature.

摄影师捕捉到了大自然的美。

B2 noun

Patriot

爱国者

C1 verb /ˌpriːˈmɛdɪteɪt/

premeditate

预谋

Meaning

to think about and plan something (especially a crime) beforehand

Example

The suspect was accused of premeditating the crime.

嫌疑人被指控事先计划犯罪。

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。

B2 noun /ˈpref.ər.əns/

Preference

偏爱

Meaning

a greater liking for one alternative over another or others

Example

She has a preference for classical music over pop music.

她更喜欢古典音乐而不是流行音乐。

C2 noun /ˈpiːən/

paean

颂歌

Meaning

A song or piece of writing expressing great praise or triumph.

Example

The article was a paean to the beauty of nature.

这篇文章是对大自然美丽的颂歌。

C2 adjective /ˈplændʒənt/

plangent

悲伤或回响的声音

Meaning

having a loud, mournful sound; resonant

Example

The plangent toll of the church bell echoed through the village.

教堂钟声的悲鸣回荡在村庄里。

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。

B1 verb /prəˈmoʊt/

promote

推广

Meaning

to help something develop or increase; to advance someone to a higher position

Example

The company promotes environmental awareness.

公司推广环保意识。

C1 verb /praɪ/

pry

窥探 / 干涉

Meaning

to look closely into something; to try to find out private information

Example

She tried to pry into her neighbor’s private life.

她试图窥探她邻居的私人生活。

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.

B1 noun /ˈpæsɪŋ/

passing

经过, 死亡

Meaning

the act of moving past something or the end of someone's life

Example

The passing of the leader was a great loss for the nation.

领导人的去世对国家是一个巨大的损失。

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。

A2 adjective /ˈpɜːrfɪkt/

Perfect

完美的; 无瑕疵的; 卓越的

Meaning

flawless; excellent; without fault

Example

She delivered a perfect performance on stage.

她在舞台上做出了完美的表现。

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 /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。

A1 noun /pɔɪnt/

Point

点; 细节; 目的

Meaning

a particular detail, idea, or fact; the sharp end of something

Example

What's the point of arguing about this issue?

讨论这个问题有什么意义?

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。

A2 noun /ˈprəʊɡræm/

program

程序

Meaning

a planned series of events or activities

Example

The program starts at 9 AM sharp.

程序在上午9点准时开始。

C1 adjective prəˈtræk.tɪd

protracted

延长的, 持久的, 拉长的

Meaning

Lasting for a long time or longer than expected or usual.

Example

The negotiations were protracted over months.

谈判持续了几个月。

A2 noun /ˈprɒd.ʌkt/

Product

产品

Meaning

something that is manufactured or produced; the result of a process

Example

The company launched a new product in the market.

公司在市场上推出了一款新产品。

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。

B1 noun /ˈpɜː.sən.əl ˈdeɪ.tə/

personal data

个人数据

Meaning

Information that relates to an individual's private, sensitive, or identifiable data

Example

Protecting personal data is crucial in the digital age.

保护个人数据在数字时代至关重要。

C2 adjective /ˈpɑːrləs/

parlous

危险的

Meaning

Full of danger or risk; precarious.

Example

The company is in a parlous financial state.

公司处于一个危险的财政状态。

A2 adjective /ˈprɒpər/

proper

适当的

Meaning

conforming to accepted standards of behavior or morality

Example

He made sure to wear proper attire for the interview.

他确保为面试穿上了适当的服装。

B1 verb /ˈpʌzəl/

puzzle

谜题

Meaning

to confuse or perplex; to think hard about something

Example

The math problem will puzzle even the experts.

数学问题甚至会让专家感到困惑。

B2 adjective /prəˈpoʊzd/

proposed

提议的

Meaning

suggested or put forward for consideration or discussion

Example

The proposed changes will improve the system.

提议的变更将改善系统。

B2 noun /præŋk/

prank

恶作剧

Meaning

A trick that is intended to be funny but not harmful.

Example

They played a harmless prank on their friend during the party.

他们在派对上和朋友玩了一个无害的恶作剧。

A2 noun /ˈpæs.ən.dʒər/

Passenger

乘客

Meaning

A person who travels in a vehicle but is not driving it

Example

The bus can carry thirty passengers.

公交车可以载三十名乘客。

A2 preposition /pɜːr/

per

每人

Meaning

for each, according to

Example

The tickets are priced at $20 per person.

票价为每人20美元。

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 noun /ˈpær.ə.kiːt/

Parakeet

鹦鹉

Meaning

a small colorful parrot with a long tail, often kept as a pet

Example

The green parakeet learned to say hello.

绿色鹦鹉学会了说你好。

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。

C2 noun /pæˈstiːʃ/

pastiche

模仿作品

Meaning

a work of art, literature, or music that imitates the style of another artist, period, or genre

Example

The film was a clever pastiche of 1950s detective movies.

这部电影是1950年代侦探电影的巧妙模仿。

B2 verb /pʌmp/

pump

抽水

Meaning

to force liquid or gas to move in a particular direction using a device

Example

They pumped water from the well into the tank.

他们把水从井里抽到水箱里。

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。

B1 noun /prəˈfeʃ.ən/

Profession

职业

Meaning

a type of job that requires special education, training, or skill

Example

Teaching is a noble profession that shapes future generations.

教学是一项崇高的职业，它塑造了未来的世代。

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。

C2 noun /ˈpɜr.fɪ.di/

Perfidy

背叛

Meaning

deliberate breach of faith or trust; treachery; betrayal of trust

Example

His perfidy shocked all who had trusted him.

他的背叛震惊了所有信任他的人。

B2 noun ˈpɛstɪˌsaɪd

pesticide

杀虫剂

Meaning

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

Example

The pesticide sprayed in the field killed the harmful insects.

在田间喷洒的杀虫剂杀死了有害的昆虫。

B1 verb /ˈpɜːrtʃəs/

purchase

购买

Meaning

to buy something; to acquire by paying money

Example

I need to purchase groceries for the week.

我需要购买一周的食物。

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。

C2 verb /prɪˈpɒndəreɪt/

preponderate

占优势

Meaning

To be greater in influence, weight, or number.

Example

In the debate, logical arguments preponderated over emotional appeals.

在辩论中，逻辑论点优于情感呼吁。

C2 noun /prəˈtɛktərət/

protectorate

保护国

Meaning

A state that is controlled and protected by another.

Example

The small country became a protectorate of the empire.

这个小国成为了帝国的保护国。

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。

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 /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。

C2 noun /ˈprɒm.ən.tɔːr.i/

promontory

海角

Meaning

A high point of land or rock projecting into a body of water.

Example

The lighthouse stood on a promontory overlooking the sea.

灯塔矗立在俯瞰大海的海角上。

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.

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。

C1 adjective /ˈpɛtjʊlənt/

petulant

脾气坏

Meaning

Childishly sulky or bad-tempered.

Example

The child became petulant when denied more candy.

孩子因为没得到更多糖果而变得脾气坏。

C2 noun /prɪˈsɛntɪmənt/

presentiment

预感

Meaning

An intuitive feeling about the future, especially of something bad about to happen.

Example

He had a strong presentiment that the plan would fail.

他有强烈的预感，计划会失败。

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。

B1 noun /ˈpɑr.dən/

Pardon

宽恕; 原谅;

Meaning

forgiveness; the action of forgiving or being forgiven for an error or offense

Example

I beg your pardon for interrupting the meeting.

打扰会议，我请求宽恕。

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。

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。

C2 noun /ˈpɒliˌɑːrki/

polyarchy

多元治理

Meaning

government by many people

Example

Polyarchy allows multiple parties to share power.

多元治理允许多个党派共享权力。

B1 verb /preɪ/

pray

祈祷

Meaning

to speak to God or a deity; to hope earnestly

Example

Many people pray for peace in the world.

许多人祈祷世界的和平。