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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。
B2 noun /ˈpesɪˌmɪzəm/

pessimism

悲观主义
Meaning
A tendency to see the worst aspect of things or believe the worst will happen.
Example
Her constant pessimism made it hard to stay optimistic.
她的悲观主义让保持乐观变得很困难。
A2 adjective ˈpɒzətɪv

positive

正面
Meaning
Having an electric charge opposite to that of an electron.
Example
Protons have a positive charge.
质子带有正电荷。
C1 verb /ˈprɒpəɡeɪt/

propagate

Meaning
To spread or transmit an idea, belief, or information widely; also to reproduce in plants or animals.
Example
Scientists work to propagate the species in captivity.
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。
C1 adjective /ˈpɪθ.i/

pithy

简洁而有意义
Meaning
concise and meaningful; full of substance
Example
She gave a pithy comment that summarized the issue perfectly.
她给出了一个简洁的评论，完美地总结了问题。
C2 noun /ˈplætɪtjuːd/

platitude

陈词滥调，空话
Meaning
a remark or statement that is overused and unoriginal
Example
He kept repeating the same platitudes during the speech.
他在演讲中不断重复相同的陈词滥调。
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。
C2 noun /ˈpɜːrljuː/

purlieu

周边区域
Meaning
The area near or surrounding a place; an outlying or neighboring district.
Example
They spent the afternoon exploring the purlieus of the ancient city.
他们在探索古城的普尔柳地区度过了下午。
C2 noun /pɪˈnɒlədʒi/

penology

监狱学
Meaning
The study of prison management and criminal rehabilitation.
Example
He decided to specialize in penology to help improve the prison system.
他决定专攻监狱学，以帮助改善监狱系统。
B1 verb /pərˈfɔːrm/

perform

表演
Meaning
to carry out an action or present entertainment; to function
Example
The orchestra will perform at the concert hall tonight.
乐团今晚将在音乐厅表演。
A1 noun /ˈpɑːti/

party

聚会
Meaning
a social gathering of people, typically for entertainment
Example
We had a great time at the birthday party.
我们在生日聚会上度过了美好的时光。
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。
C2 noun /ˌpɪəriəˈdɪsɪti/

periodicity

周期性
Meaning
The quality or state of being regular or recurring at intervals.
Example
The periodicity of the moon’s phases has fascinated humans for centuries.
月亮相位的周期性几个世纪以来一直吸引着人类。
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。
C2 adjective /pʌɡˈneɪʃəs/

pugnacious

好斗的
Meaning
Having a quarrelsome or combative nature; eager to fight.
Example
His pugnacious attitude often got him into trouble.
他好斗的态度常常让他陷入麻烦。
B1 noun /ˈpɔɪ.zən/

Poison

毒药
Meaning
a substance that is capable of causing death or illness
Example
The snake's bite contains deadly poison.
蛇的咬伤含有致命的毒药。
C2 adjective /ˈprʊəriənt/

prurient

淫荡
Meaning
having or showing an excessive interest in sexual matters
Example
The magazine was criticized for its prurient content.
这本杂志因其淫荡内容而受到批评。
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。
C2 noun /ˈpɛtrəˌɡræf/

petrograph

岩石描述
Meaning
a description or representation of rocks, especially in detailed scientific writing
Example
The scientist studied the petrograph to understand the rock composition.
科学家研究了岩石图，以了解岩石的组成。
C2 noun /ˈfærɪsiː/

pharisee

伪君子
Meaning
A member of an ancient Jewish sect; by extension, a self-righteous or hypocritical person.
Example
He acted like a pharisee, judging others while ignoring his own faults.
他像个法利赛人一样行事，批评别人却忽视自己的错误。
C1 noun /ˈpær.ət biːk/

Parrot Beak

鹦鹉嘴
Meaning
a climbing plant with curved red and orange flowers resembling a parrot's beak
Example
The parrot beak flower's unique curved shape makes it a fascinating addition to any garden.
鹦鹉嘴花独特的弯曲形状使它成为任何花园中迷人的补充。
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。
C2 adjective /prɪˈskrɪptɪbəl/

prescriptible

可规定的
Meaning
Capable of being prescribed or laid down as a rule or directive.
Example
Certain regulations are prescriptible under the law.
某些规定在法律下是可以规定的。
B2 noun /ˈpen neɪm/

Pen-name

笔名
Meaning
a fictitious name used by an author instead of their real name; a pseudonym
Example
Mark Twain was the pen-name of Samuel Clemens.
马克·吐温是塞缪尔·克莱门斯的笔名。
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。
C2 adjective /ˌpɛrənˈθɛtɪkəl/

parenthetical

括号中的评论
Meaning
Relating to or expressed in parentheses; a side remark or digression.
Example
He added a parenthetical comment during the lecture.
他在讲座期间添加了一个括号中的评论。
A2 noun /ˈprɛzɪdənt/

president

总统
Meaning
the elected head of a republican state
Example
The president addressed the nation last night.
总统昨晚向全国发表了演讲。
C1 noun /pərˈveɪər/

purveyor

Meaning
a person or business that supplies goods, services, or information
Example
He is a well-known purveyor of fine wines.
C2 adjective /ˈpjʊəraɪl/

puerile

幼稚的
Meaning
childishly silly or immature
Example
His puerile jokes annoyed the audience.
他的幼稚笑话让观众感到烦恼。
C2 adjective /ˈpɛkənt/

peccant

有罪的
Meaning
Guilty of a moral offense or wrongdoing; sinful.
Example
The judge declared the peccant official unfit for office.
法官宣布有罪的官员不适合担任职务。
B2 adjective /ˈprɪv.ə.lɪdʒd/

Privileged

特权的
Meaning
having special advantages; favored; elite
Example
She comes from a privileged background with many opportunities.
她来自一个有特权的背景，拥有许多机会。
C2 noun /priˈɛmpʃən/

preemption

优先购买权
Meaning
The act of taking action before someone else; the right to purchase or act before others.
Example
The company exercised preemption to acquire the land before competitors.
公司行使优先购买权，在竞争对手之前购买了土地。
C1 noun /ˌfəʊtəʊˈsɪnθɛtɪk ɪˈfɪʃənsi/

photosynthetic efficiency

光合作用效率
Meaning
The measure of how effectively plants convert light energy into chemical energy through the process of photosynthesis, directly affecting plant growth and crop yield.
Example
Improving photosynthetic efficiency can increase crop yields.
提高光合作用效率可以增加作物产量。
B2 noun pɛsts

pests

害虫, 害动物
Meaning
Harmful or troublesome creatures, especially insects or small animals that damage crops, food, or living spaces.
Example
Pests can damage crops and cause diseases.
害虫可能损害作物并引发疾病。
C1 noun/verb ˈpɪv.ət

pivot

战略转变，中心，过程改变
Meaning
A significant change in business strategy or direction.
Example
The company decided to pivot its business strategy.
公司决定调整其商业策略。
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。
C2 noun /ˈpætwɑː/

patois

地方方言
Meaning
a regional or social dialect, especially one considered nonstandard or informal
Example
The guide slipped into local patois when chatting with the fishermen.
导游在与渔民交谈时开始使用当地的帕图瓦。
B2 noun /ˈpʌŋk.tʃər/

Puncture

穿孔
Meaning
a small hole in a tire that causes air to escape
Example
I had to fix a puncture in my bicycle tire this morning.
今天早上我不得不修理我的自行车轮胎上的一个穿孔。
C1 noun /prɒɡˈnoʊsɪs/

prognosis

预后
Meaning
A forecast of the likely outcome of a disease or situation.
Example
The doctor gave a positive prognosis for the patient's recovery.
医生给出了患者康复的积极预后。
C2 adjective /pəˈlædʒ.ɪk/

pelagic

与开放海洋相关
Meaning
Relating to the open sea or ocean water column, away from the shore.
Example
Pelagic fish like tuna are found far from the coast.
像金枪鱼这样的深海鱼类通常在离海岸很远的地方发现。
B2 adjective /pəˈrɛntəl/

parental

与父母相关的
Meaning
relating to a parent or parents; characteristic of a mother or father
Example
Parental guidance is important for a child's development.
父母的指导对孩子的成长很重要。
C2 adverb /ˌpɛlˈmɛl/

pell-mell

杂乱无章
Meaning
In a confused, rushed, or disorderly manner.
Example
The children ran pell-mell through the playground.
孩子们在游乐场里杂乱无章地奔跑。
C2 noun /ˈplɔːdɪt/

plaudit

赞扬
Meaning
an expression of praise or approval
Example
The actor received plaudit for his outstanding performance.
演员因其出色的表现获得了赞扬。
C2 adjective /ˈpɒndərəbl/

ponderable

可以考虑的, 可思考的
Meaning
able to be considered or thought about
Example
The evidence was substantial and ponderable.
证据是实质性的，并且是可以思考的。
A2 verb /prɪˈvent/

prevent

防止
Meaning
to stop something from happening; to keep from occurring
Example
Vaccination helps prevent many diseases.
疫苗接种有助于预防许多疾病。
A1 adjective /pɪŋk/

Pink

粉红色
Meaning
pale red color; slightly red
Example
She wore a beautiful pink dress to the party.
她在聚会上穿了一件漂亮的粉红色裙子。
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。
A2 noun /ˈfəʊtəɡrɑːf/

photograph

照片
Meaning
a picture made using a camera
Example
She took a photograph of the sunset.
她拍了一张日落的照片。
A2 verb /prɪˈpɛər/

prepare

准备
Meaning
to make ready; to get something ready for use
Example
She needs to prepare dinner for her family.
她需要为家人准备晚餐。
B2 adverb /ˈpraɪ.vət.li/

Privately

私下; 保密地
Meaning
in a private manner; without others present; confidentially
Example
She spoke to him privately about the matter.
她私下里和他谈论了这个问题。
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。
A2 noun /ˈpɑːtnər/

partner

合作伙伴
Meaning
a person who shares or is associated with another in some action or endeavor
Example
She is my business partner in the new venture.
她是我在这个新项目中的商业合作伙伴。
A2 noun, verb /pəʊst/

post

邮寄
Meaning
a job or position, or to send something by mail
Example
She posted a letter to her friend yesterday.
她昨天给她的朋友邮寄了一封信。
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 /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 /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。
C2 adjective /ˈpjuːtətɪv/

putative

假定的
Meaning
commonly accepted or supposed; generally regarded as such
Example
He is the putative father of the child.
他是孩子的假定父亲。
A1 noun /pəˈteɪ.toʊ/

Potato

土豆
Meaning
a round white vegetable with a brown or red skin that grows underground
Example
She boiled potatoes for dinner.
她煮了土豆做晚餐。
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。
C2 adjective /ˈpɔːntʃi/

paunchy

大肚子
Meaning
Having a large or protruding belly.
Example
The paunchy man struggled to button his shirt.
那个大肚子男人在努力扣上他的衬衫纽扣。
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。
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 adjective /pərˈveɪsɪv/

pervasive

普遍的
Meaning
Existing in or spreading through every part of something
Example
Pervasive technology has become a fundamental part of daily life.
普遍的技术已成为日常生活的重要组成部分。
C2 adjective /prɪˈhɛnsaɪl/

prehensile

可抓取的
Meaning
adapted for seizing or grasping, especially by wrapping around an object
Example
The monkey used its prehensile tail to hang from the branch.
猴子用它的抓握尾巴从树枝上挂下来。
C1 adjective /ˈpɜːrsənəbl/

personable

迷人
Meaning
having a pleasant appearance and manner; attractive and friendly
Example
The new teacher is very personable and easy to talk to.
新老师非常迷人且容易交谈。
C2 noun /ˈplɛdʒiː/

pledgee

被作为担保而给与某物的人
Meaning
a person to whom something is pledged or given as security
Example
The bank is the pledgee of the collateral until the loan is repaid.
银行是担保品的债权人，直到贷款偿还为止。
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。
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。
B1 noun /ˈpæk.ɪt/

packet

包裹
Meaning
a small package or container holding items or information
Example
He bought a packet of biscuits from the shop.
他从商店买了一个饼干包裹。
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 noun ˈprɒdʒ.ə.ni

progeny

后代, 子孙, 继承人
Meaning
A descendant or the descendants of a person, animal, or plant; offspring.
Example
The philosopher's teachings have influenced many generations of progeny.
哲学家的教义影响了许多代后代。
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。
B2 noun /pəˈzeʃ.ən/

Possession

财产; 所有权; 控制
Meaning
something that belongs to someone; the state of having or owning something
Example
The house has been in their family's possession for generations.
这座房子已经成为他们家族的财产好几代人。
C2 adjective /pʌŋkˈtɪliəs/

punctilious

一丝不苟
Meaning
Showing great attention to detail or correct behavior.
Example
She was punctilious in her attention to etiquette.
她对礼仪的关注非常一丝不苟。
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。
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 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。
B2 adjective + noun ˈpraɪməri əbˈdʒektɪv

primary objective

主要目标
Meaning
The main goal or chief aim of an activity, project, or endeavor.
Example
The primary objective of the event was to promote recycling.
该活动的主要目标是推广回收。
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 /ˈprɒk.tər/

proctor

监考员
Meaning
a person who supervises students during an examination
Example
The proctor reminded students to keep their phones switched off.
监考员提醒学生关闭手机。
A2 noun /ˈpeɪntɪŋ/

painting

画
Meaning
a picture or design made using paint
Example
The painting on the wall was created by a famous artist.
墙上的画是由一位著名艺术家创作的。
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。
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。
B2 adjective prɪˈlɪm.ɪ.nər.i

preliminary

初步
Meaning
Denoting an action or event preceding or done in preparation for something fuller or more important.
Example
Preliminary steps are crucial before the main project.
初步步骤在主要项目之前至关重要。
B1 adverb /pɑːrˈtɪkjʊləli/

particularly

特别地
Meaning
to a higher degree than is usual or expected
Example
She is particularly fond of Italian food.
她特别喜欢意大利菜。
B1 noun /prəˌnʌnsiˈeɪʃən/

pronunciation

发音
Meaning
the way a word or language is spoken; the act or result of pronouncing words
Example
Her pronunciation of French words has improved significantly.
她的法语单词发音有了很大提高。
B1 noun /preɪz/

Praise

赞扬
Meaning
words that show approval or admiration; to express approval or admiration
Example
The teacher gave praise to the students for their hard work.
老师因为学生们的辛勤努力而表扬了他们。
C2 adjective /ˈproʊtiən/

protean

多变的
Meaning
tending or able to change frequently or easily; versatile
Example
She is a protean artist who experiments with many styles.
她是一位多变的艺术家，尝试许多不同的风格。
C1 adjective /pərˈtɜːrbd/

perturbed

不安的
Meaning
feeling anxious, unsettled, or disturbed
Example
He looked perturbed after hearing the bad news.
他听到坏消息后看起来很不安。
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。
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 noun /ˈsuːdənɪm/

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。
C2 noun /ˈproʊtoʊˌplæzəm/

protoplasm

原生质
Meaning
The living substance inside a cell, including the cytoplasm and nucleus.
Example
Scientists observed the movement of protoplasm under the microscope.
科学家在显微镜下观察了原生质的运动。
C1 noun /ˈprɒmɪnəns/

prominence

声望
Meaning
The state of being important, famous, or easily noticed.
Example
Her work gained prominence after the award.
她的工作在获奖后获得了声望。
A2 verb /ˈpræktɪs/

practise

练习
Meaning
to do something repeatedly to improve skill; to work in a profession
Example
She practises piano for two hours daily.
她每天练习两个小时钢琴。
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 /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。
B2 verb /pəˈreɪd/

parade

阅兵, 展示
Meaning
to march in a procession; to display publicly; to show off
Example
The soldiers paraded through the streets on Independence Day.
士兵们在独立日游行中阅兵。
C1 noun /ˈpɛnɪtəns/

penitence

忏悔
Meaning
The action or feeling of showing sorrow and regret for having done wrong.
Example
His eyes were full of penitence after realizing his mistake.
他在意识到自己的错误后，眼中充满了忏悔。
C2 noun /prəˈtuːbərəns/

protuberance

肿块
Meaning
A rounded swelling or lump on a surface.
Example
The doctor examined the small protuberance on his arm.
医生检查了他手臂上的小肿块。
C1 noun /ˈpɛntəɡən/

pentagon

Meaning
A plane figure with five straight sides and five angles; also refers to the US Department of Defense building.
Example
The Pentagon is one of the most iconic government buildings in the United States.
B2 verb prəˈlɔŋd

prolonged

延长
Meaning
Extended in duration; made to last longer than usual.
Example
Modern medicine has prolonged life expectancy.
现代医学延长了预期寿命。
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 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。
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 /ˌpeɪ.triˈɑː.tɪk/

Patriotic

爱国的
Meaning
showing love for one's country
Example
The patriotic citizens celebrated Independence Day with great enthusiasm.
爱国的公民们以极大的热情庆祝独立日。
C2 adjective /ˈpɛneɪt/

pennate

羽毛状的
Meaning
Having parts or structures arranged like a feather; feather-shaped.
Example
The fern has a pennate leaf structure.
蕨类植物的叶片结构是羽毛状的。
C1 adjective /pərˈmɪsəbl̩/

permissible

允许的
Meaning
allowed or permitted by rules or law
Example
It is permissible to park here after 6 p.m.
下午六点后可以在这里停车。
C2 noun /ˈplɛbɪsaɪt/

plebiscite

公民投票
Meaning
a direct vote by the electorate on an important public question
Example
The government held a plebiscite to decide on the new constitution.
政府举行了公民投票，决定新的宪法。
C2 noun /ˌpɒl.iˈsɪl.ə.bəl/

polysyllable

多音节词
Meaning
a word with more than one syllable
Example
The word 'elephant' is a polysyllable because it has three syllables.
‘大象’是一个多音节词，因为它有三个音节。
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。
C2 verb /prɪmp/

primp

幸福
Meaning
To spend time making minor adjustments to one's appearance.
Example
She primped in front of the mirror before the party.
她在收到奖项时无法掩饰自己的幸福。
B2 verb /priːtʃ/

preach

宣讲
Meaning
to deliver a religious or moral talk, often in a church setting
Example
The pastor preached about forgiveness and kindness.
牧师宣讲了宽恕与善良。
C2 noun /ˌfoʊ.nəˈlɑː.dʒi/

phonology

语音学
Meaning
the study of the sound system of a language
Example
She is studying phonology to understand how sounds function in English.
她正在研究语音学，以了解英语中声音的功能。
C2 noun /prəˈpɪŋkwɪti/

propinquity

亲近
Meaning
the state of being close to someone or something; proximity
Example
The propinquity of their houses made them close friends.
他们房屋的亲近使他们成为了亲密的朋友。
B2 noun /ˈpetəl/

Petal

花瓣
Meaning
One of the colored segments of a flower that forms the corolla
Example
Each petal of the daisy was white with a yellow center.
雏菊的每一片花瓣都是白色的，中央是黄色的。
B1 adjective /ˈplʊrəl/

plural

复数
Meaning
denoting more than one person or thing
Example
The word 'cats' is the plural of 'cat'.
'猫'的复数是'猫们'。
B1 noun ˈplæt.fɔːrmz

platforms

平台，软件或硬件环境
Meaning
Computing environments where software applications can be developed and run.
Example
Different platforms offer diverse digital solutions.
不同的平台提供多种数字解决方案。
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 /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。