B2 noun /ˈprɛdətər/

predator

掠食者

Meaning

An animal that hunts and kills other animals for food.

Example

Lions are powerful predators in the savannah.

狮子是草原上强大的掠食者。

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。

A2 adjective /pəˈlaɪt/

Polite

有礼貌的; 尊重的; 彬彬有礼的

Meaning

having good manners; respectful; courteous

Example

He was very polite and respectful to everyone.

他对每个人都非常礼貌和尊重。

C1 verb /prəˈkjʊər/

procure

采购

Meaning

to obtain something, especially with effort or difficulty

Example

They managed to procure enough supplies for the expedition.

他们设法为远征筹集到足够的物资。

B1 noun /pəˈlɪtɪʃən/

politician

政治家

Meaning

a person who is involved in politics, especially as a profession

Example

The politician promised to improve the economy.

政治家承诺改善经济。

B1 noun /pəˈsɪf.ɪk ˈoʊ.ʃən/

Pacific Ocean

太平洋

Meaning

The largest and deepest ocean on Earth, stretching from Asia to the Americas.

Example

The Pacific Ocean is the largest ocean on Earth.

太平洋是地球上最大的海洋。

C1 noun /pəˈrɪm.ɪ.tər/

perimeter

周长

Meaning

the continuous line forming the boundary of a closed geometric figure or area

Example

The soldiers guarded the perimeter of the camp.

士兵守卫着营地的周长。

B1 noun /prəʊ/

pro

职业选手

Meaning

a professional, especially in sports; or a person who is in favor of something

Example

He plays tennis like a pro.

他像职业选手一样打网球。

B1 noun /ˌprezənˈteɪʃən/

presentation

展示

Meaning

The manner or style in which something is given, offered, or displayed.

Example

The presentation of the new product was well received.

新产品的展示得到了很好的接受。

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 /ˈpælɪˌnoʊd/

palinode

悔诗

Meaning

a poem or statement in which the writer retracts something said in an earlier work

Example

The poet wrote a palinode to apologize for his earlier harsh words.

诗人写了一首悔诗，为自己之前的尖锐言辞道歉。

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。

B1 verb /prəˈvaɪdɪd/

provided

提供的

Meaning

gave or supplied something that was needed

Example

The hotel provided free breakfast for all guests.

酒店为所有客人提供了免费早餐。

C2 adjective /ˌprɛsɪˈdɛnʃəl/

precedential

先例的

Meaning

Relating to, or serving as, a precedent; having authority as an example.

Example

The court’s decision has precedential value.

法院的判决具有先例价值。

B1 noun ˈpɒl.ə.si

policy

政策

Meaning

A course or principle of action adopted or proposed by a government, party, business, or individual; a contract of insurance.

Example

Effective policies drive national development.

有效的政策推动国家发展。

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 adjective /ˌpæθəˈlɑːdʒɪkəl/

pathological

病理的, 异常的

Meaning

Relating to disease; extreme or obsessive in a way that is abnormal.

Example

He has a pathological fear of failure.

他对失败有病理性的恐惧。

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。

A1 noun/adjective/preposition /pɑːst/

past

过去

Meaning

the time before the present; gone by in time

Example

He often thinks about his past mistakes.

他经常想起自己的过去错误。

A2 noun /ˈpoʊɪtri/

poetry

诗歌

Meaning

a literary form that uses rhythmic and metaphorical language to express emotions or ideas

Example

She loves reading poetry in her free time.

她喜欢在空闲时间阅读诗歌。

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。

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。

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。

C1 verb /ˌpriːdɪˈspoʊz/

predispose

使...易患

Meaning

To make someone more likely to behave in a certain way or be affected by something.

Example

His genetics may predispose him to diabetes.

他的基因可能使他容易得糖尿病。

A2 noun /pɛt/

pet

宠物

Meaning

a domesticated animal kept for companionship or pleasure

Example

My dog is my favorite pet.

我的狗是我最喜欢的宠物。

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。

B1 adverb /ˈpɜr.sən.ə.li/

Personally

个人而言; 就我个人而言; 亲自

Meaning

as a person; in one's own opinion; for oneself; in person

Example

Personally, I think the movie was excellent, though others disagree.

就个人而言，我认为这部电影非常好，尽管其他人不同意。

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 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 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 noun /pluːm/

plume

一根大而柔软的羽毛，或者类似羽毛的东西

Meaning

a large, soft feather or something resembling a feather

Example

The soldier wore a red plume on his helmet.

士兵戴着一根红色羽毛在他的头盔上。

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。

B2 verb /plaʊ/

plough

犁地

Meaning

to break up and turn over soil using a plough; to move through something with difficulty

Example

The farmer ploughs the field every spring.

农民每年春天都耕地。

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。

B2 adjective ˈpeɪn.ləs

painless

无痛

Meaning

Not causing pain; involving little effort or stress.

Example

Modern methods ensure painless treatment.

现代方法确保无痛治疗。

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。

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。

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.

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。

B2 noun ˈprɒs.pekt

prospect

前景

Meaning

The possibility or likelihood of some future event occurring.

Example

The project's success holds great prospect for the economy.

项目的成功为经济带来了巨大前景。

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 noun /ˈpʌntʃ laɪn/

punch line

笑话的高潮

Meaning

The final part of a joke or story that makes it funny.

Example

Everyone laughed loudly at the punch line of his joke.

大家都因为他的笑话高潮而大笑。

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。

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 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。

B1 adjective /ˈprɪn.sə.pəl/

Principal

主要的; 首要的; 最重要的; 首席

Meaning

main; primary; most important; chief

Example

The principal reason for the meeting was to discuss the budget.

会议的主要原因是讨论预算。

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。

A1 verb pleɪ

play

扮演角色

Meaning

To have a role or function in a situation; to contribute to something.

Example

Artemis will play a crucial role in Mars exploration.

阿耳忒弥斯将在火星探索中发挥关键作用。

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 adverb /pəˈfɔːs/

perforce

不可避免地

Meaning

by necessity; inevitably

Example

He had to perforce accept the decision.

他不得不不可避免地接受这个决定。

B2 noun /ˈpaɪpˌlaɪn/

pipeline

管道

Meaning

a long tube through which liquids or gases are transported

Example

The company is building a new pipeline to transport natural gas.

该公司正在建造一条新的管道来运输天然气。

B2 adjective /prəˈnaʊnst/

pronounced

明显的

Meaning

very noticeable or strongly marked

Example

There is a pronounced difference between the two styles.

这两种风格之间有明显的区别。

C1 adjective /ˌsaɪkoʊsəˈmætɪk/

psychosomatic

心理生理的

Meaning

Relating to a physical illness or condition caused or aggravated by mental factors such as stress.

Example

Her stomach pain was diagnosed as psychosomatic, linked to stress.

她的胃痛被诊断为心理生理性疾病，与压力有关。

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。

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 /ˈpɛzənt/

peasant

农民

Meaning

a poor farmer or agricultural laborer who owns or rents a small piece of land for cultivation

Example

The peasant worked hard in the fields from dawn to dusk.

农民从黎明到黄昏在田地里辛勤劳作。

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。

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。

B1 noun /ˈpaɪ.lət/

Pilot

飞行员

Meaning

a person who operates the controls of an aircraft

Example

The experienced pilot landed the plane safely during the storm.

经验丰富的飞行员在风暴中安全着陆。

C1 noun /pʌn/

pun

双关语

Meaning

A humorous use of words that suggests different meanings or words that sound alike.

Example

He made a clever pun about the bakery's bread rising.

他在面包店关于面包发酵的玩笑中巧妙地运用了双关语。

C1 adjective /ˌpriːdɪˈspoʊzd/

predisposed

倾向

Meaning

Likely or inclined to be affected by something in advance.

Example

She is predisposed to trust people easily.

她容易轻易相信别人。

C1 adjective /ˈpiːkənt/

piquant

辛辣

Meaning

having a pleasantly sharp or spicy taste; interestingly provocative

Example

The chef added a piquant sauce to the dish to enhance its flavor.

厨师在菜肴中加入了辛辣的酱汁，以增强其味道。

B2 noun plɒt

plot

情节

Meaning

The main story of a piece of writing, or the series of events that happen in it.

Example

The plot of A Tale of Two Cities is intense and gripping.

'双城记'的情节紧张且引人入胜。

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。

C1 noun /ˈpɛdəstəl/

pedestal

基座 / 台座

Meaning

the base or support on which a statue or object stands

Example

The statue was placed on a marble pedestal.

雕像被放置在大理石基座上。

C1 noun /ˌprɒk.ləˈmeɪ.ʃən/

Proclamation

公告

Meaning

an official public announcement, especially one made by someone in authority

Example

The king issued a proclamation declaring peace.

国王发布了一项公告，宣布和平。

B1 noun /paɪp/

pipe

管道

Meaning

a tube used for conveying liquids or gases

Example

The plumber fixed the broken pipe.

水管工修理了坏掉的管道。

B2 adverb /ˈprez.ənt.li/

Presently

目前; 很快; 稍后

Meaning

at the present time; soon; in a little while

Example

The doctor will see you presently.

医生很快就会见到你。

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 verb /ˈplʌm.ɪt/

plummet

快速垂直下落

Meaning

to fall straight down at high speed

Example

Stock prices plummeted after the sudden market crash.

股票价格在突如其来的市场崩盘后急剧下跌。

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 prɪˈdɪk.ə.mənt

predicament

困境

Meaning

A difficult, unpleasant, or embarrassing situation.

Example

Losing both jobs put him in a financial predicament.

失去两份工作让他陷入了财务困境。

B2 noun /ˈpes.ə.mɪst/

Pessimist

悲观主义者

Meaning

a person who tends to see the worst aspect of things or believes that the worst will happen; someone who lacks hope or confidence in the future

Example

Being a pessimist, he always expected the worst outcome.

作为一个悲观主义者，他总是预期最坏的结果。

B2 noun /prəˈtɛstər/

protester

抗议者

Meaning

a person who takes part in a protest or demonstration

Example

The protester spoke passionately about the cause.

抗议者激情洋溢地谈论了这个原因。

B2 adjective /ˈpæsɪv/

passive

被动; (语法) 被动语态

Meaning

not actively responding or participating; in grammar, denoting the voice in which the subject undergoes the action

Example

Instead of taking charge, he remained passive during the meeting.

他在会议中没有采取主导，而是保持被动。

B2 noun /pliː/

Plea

请求; 呼吁; 辩解

Meaning

an urgent and emotional request; a defendant's formal response to a criminal charge; an excuse or justification

Example

She made a plea for help during the emergency.

在紧急情况下，她请求帮助。

B1 noun /praɪˈɔːr.ə.ti/

Priority

优先级

Meaning

something that is more important than other things and needs attention first

Example

Health should be our top priority.

健康应该是我们最优先考虑的事项。

C2 noun /ˈpjuːɪsəns/

puissance

权力

Meaning

Great power, strength, or influence.

Example

The empire showed its puissance through vast armies.

帝国通过庞大的军队展现了其权力。

B2 noun /ˈprɛzɪdənsi/

presidency

总统职务

Meaning

the office or position of being a president

Example

He was elected to the presidency in 2020.

他在2020年当选为总统。

C1 noun /ˈsaɪkiː/

psyche

灵魂 / 心智

Meaning

the human soul, mind, or spirit

Example

The novel explores the depths of the human psyche.

这本小说探索了人类心智的深度。

C2 verb /ˈprɑː.məl.ɡeɪt/

promulgate

发布

Meaning

To announce or make a law, decree, or idea officially known.

Example

The government promulgated new regulations on data privacy.

政府发布了关于数据隐私的新规定。

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 /pʌbˈlɪs.ɪ.ti/

Publicity

宣传

Meaning

public attention or notice given to someone or something; advertising or promotion

Example

The movie received a lot of publicity before its release.

这部电影在上映之前获得了很多宣传。

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 adjective /ˈperɪɡrɪn/

Peregrine

漫游的; 迁徙的; 旅行的

Meaning

wandering; traveling; migratory

Example

The peregrine falcon is known for its incredible speed.

游隼因其不可思议的速度而闻名。

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。

B2 adjective /prɪˈdɪktəbəl/

predictable

可预测的

Meaning

able to be predicted or foreseen

Example

His reactions were predictable based on his past behavior.

他的反应是可以预测的，基于他的过去行为。

B2 noun /fɪˈlɒs.ə.fi/

philosophy

哲学

Meaning

the study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence

Example

Her philosophy emphasizes kindness and empathy.

她的哲学强调善良和同理心。

C1 adjective /ˈpɜːrtɪnənt/

pertinent

public speaking

公共演讲

Meaning

The skill of speaking confidently in front of an audience.

Example

Public speaking skills are essential for leadership roles.

公共演讲技巧对领导角色至关重要。

A1 noun /piːˈɛm/

pm

Meaning

abbreviation for post meridiem; after midday

Example

The meeting is scheduled at 3 pm.

C1 adjective /pərˈpɔːrtɪd/

purported

所谓的

Meaning

alleged or claimed to be true, often without proof

Example

The purported evidence was later proven false.

所谓的证据后来被证明是错误的。

C2 adjective /flɛgˈmæt.ɪk/

phlegmatic

冷静的

Meaning

having an unemotional and stolidly calm disposition

Example

Despite the chaos, he remained phlegmatic and composed.

尽管混乱，他依然保持冷静和平静。

B2 noun /ˈpɑːtnəʃɪp/

partnership

合作伙伴关系

Meaning

the state of being a partner or a group of partners

Example

Our partnership has helped both companies grow.

我们的伙伴关系帮助了两家公司增长。

C2 adjective /ˈprəʊ.lɪks/

prolix

过于冗长

Meaning

using too many words; tediously lengthy

Example

The professor’s prolix lecture put many students to sleep.

教授冗长的讲座让许多学生打瞌睡。

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 noun ˌpɒpjuˈleɪʃən

population

人口

Meaning

All the inhabitants of a particular place; the number of people living in a country or region.

Example

The population supported autonomy.

人口支持自治。

B1 noun /peɪs/

pace

步伐

Meaning

the speed at which something happens or is done

Example

She walked at a slow pace.

她走得很慢。

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。

C2 verb /ˈpɜːrdʒər/

perjure

作伪证

Meaning

To knowingly tell a lie in a court of law after swearing to tell the truth.

Example

He was accused of trying to perjure himself during the trial.

他被指控在审判过程中试图作伪证。

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, 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。

B1 noun /pɑrˈtɪs.ə.pənt/

Participant

参与者

Meaning

a person who takes part in something; someone who participates in an activity or event

Example

Every participant in the marathon received a medal.

每个马拉松参与者都收到了奖牌。

B1 verb /prəˈnaʊns/

pronounce

发音

Meaning

to say words correctly; to declare officially

Example

She can pronounce French words perfectly.

她可以完美地发音法语单词。

B2 adjective /ˈpɑːr.ʃəl/

Partial

部分的; 有偏见的;

Meaning

incomplete; showing bias or prejudice

Example

The judge gave a partial decision in favor of the defendant.

法官做出了部分有利于被告的决定。

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。

C2 noun /ˈpɒtˌbɔɪlə/

potboiler

低级文学作品

Meaning

a book, play, or film produced quickly to make money rather than for artistic value

Example

The novel was dismissed by critics as a mere potboiler.

这本小说被评论家视为仅仅是一本低级文学作品。

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 adjective /pjuːˈtrɛsənt/

putrescent

腐烂的

Meaning

undergoing the process of decay; rotting

Example

The putrescent odor made everyone leave the room.

腐烂的气味让所有人都离开了房间。

C1 noun prəˈfaʊnd ɪˈnɪʃətɪv

profound initiative

深远的倡议

Meaning

A deep, meaningful, and significant action or program designed to create change.

Example

A profound initiative can create sustainable changes.

一个深刻的倡议可以创造可持续的变化。

B2 noun /pəˈnɪn.sjə.lə/

Peninsula

半岛

Meaning

a piece of land that is almost completely surrounded by water but connected to the mainland

Example

The Korean Peninsula is located in East Asia.

朝鲜半岛位于东亚。

B2 noun /saɪˈkaɪətri/

psychiatry

精神病学

Meaning

the branch of medicine focused on the study and treatment of mental illness

Example

She decided to study psychiatry to help people with mental health issues.

她决定学习精神病学，帮助有心理健康问题的人。

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。

A2 adjective /pliːzd/

pleased

满意

Meaning

feeling happy or satisfied with something

Example

She was pleased with her exam results.

她对自己的考试结果感到满意。

B2 adjective /ˈpɔɪn.tɪd/

Pointed

尖锐的; 直接且明确

Meaning

having a sharp end; direct and unambiguous

Example

She made a pointed remark about his behavior.

她对他的行为发表了直截了当的评论。

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 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。

A2 phrasal verb /pɪk ʌp/

pick up

捡起; 接载; 学会

Meaning

to lift something; to collect or receive someone or something; to learn or acquire gradually; to improve or increase

Example

She picked up the book from the floor.

她从地板上捡起了那本书。

C2 noun /pərˈsɪpiəns/

percipience

洞察力

Meaning

The ability to perceive, understand, or notice things quickly.

Example

His percipience in reading people made him a great negotiator.

他在阅读人们时的洞察力使他成为一位出色的谈判者。

C2 noun /ˌpraɪvəˈtɪə/

privateer

私人战舰

Meaning

A privately owned armed ship authorized by a government to attack enemy ships during war.

Example

The privateer captured several enemy vessels during the conflict.

在冲突中，私人战舰俘获了多个敌方船只。

C2 adjective /ˈpɛstɪlənt/

pestilent

致命的

Meaning

Causing or tending to cause death or destruction; harmful or pernicious.

Example

The pestilent atmosphere of the swamp made people sick.

沼泽的致命气氛让人们生病。