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。

C2 noun /ˌfaɪ.təʊˈkem.ɪ.kəlz/

phytochemicals

植物化学物质

Meaning

Natural chemical compounds produced by plants that provide health benefits beyond basic nutrition, often having antioxidant properties.

Example

Phytochemicals in green tea help reduce inflammation.

绿茶中的植物化学物质有助于减少炎症。

C1 noun /ˈpræɡ.mə.tɪ.zəm/

pragmatism

实践主义

Meaning

A practical approach to problems and affairs; dealing with things sensibly and realistically.

Example

His pragmatism helped solve the financial crisis.

他的实践主义帮助解决了金融危机。

B2 noun /paʊtʃ/

pouch

袋子

Meaning

a small bag or pocket, often used to carry small items

Example

She kept her coins in a small leather pouch.

她把硬币放在一个小皮袋里。

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。

B2 noun /prəˈfɪʃənsi/

proficiency

熟练

Meaning

Competency or skill; expertise.

Example

His proficiency in multiple languages is remarkable.

他在多种语言上的熟练度令人印象深刻。

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 noun /ˈpɜːrsənɪdʒ/

personage

重要人物

Meaning

an important or famous person

Example

He is considered a great personage in the world of literature.

他被认为是文学界的伟大人物。

B1 adverb /ˈpɑrtli/

Partly

部分地; 在某种程度上;

Meaning

to some extent; not completely; in part

Example

The weather was partly cloudy today.

今天天气部分多云。

A2 verb /pɒp/

pop

爆炸

Meaning

to make a short, sharp sound, or to burst or break with such a sound

Example

The balloon popped when I accidentally pricked it with a pin.

气球爆裂了，当我不小心用针戳它时。

C2 noun prəˈklɪv.ə.ti

proclivity

倾向

Meaning

A tendency to choose or do something regularly; an inclination or predisposition toward a particular thing.

Example

She has a proclivity for learning new languages.

她有学习新语言的倾向。

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。

B2 adjective /ˈpɒlɪʃt/

polished

精致，优雅和精炼

Meaning

refined, sophisticated, and elegant in appearance or behavior

Example

She gave a polished performance at the recital.

她在音乐会上的表演非常精致。

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。

B2 noun /ˈpɪk.səl/

pixel

数字图像或显示器的最小单位

Meaning

the smallest unit of a digital image or display

Example

The image is blurry because some pixels are missing.

图像模糊，因为一些像素丢失了。

C2 noun /fɪˈlɒl.ə.dʒi/

philology

研究语言在书面历史资料中的应用; 语言学

Meaning

the study of language in written historical sources; linguistics

Example

She devoted her career to philology, researching ancient manuscripts.

她将自己的职业生涯献给了语言学，研究古代手稿。

C2 noun /ˌpɛdəˈɡɒdʒɪks/

pedagogics

教育学

Meaning

the science or art of teaching

Example

He studied pedagogics to become a better teacher.

他学习了教育学，成为一名更好的教师。

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 /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 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。

C2 adjective /ˈpɛnɪtrəbl/

penetrable

可穿透的

Meaning

Capable of being passed through or entered.

Example

The thin wall was easily penetrable.

薄壁容易穿透。

A2 noun /ˈpʊd.ɪŋ/

Pudding

布丁

Meaning

a sweet dessert typically made by boiling or steaming

Example

My grandmother makes delicious chocolate pudding for dessert.

我的祖母为甜点做了美味的巧克力布丁。

C2 noun /prɪˈpɒndərəns/

preponderance

优势

Meaning

The quality or fact of being greater in number, quantity, or importance.

Example

There was a preponderance of evidence against the defendant.

对被告有明显的证据优势。

C2 noun /ˌperəˈreɪʃən/

peroration

演讲结尾

Meaning

The concluding part of a speech, often intended to inspire or persuade.

Example

The politician's peroration left the audience applauding enthusiastically.

政治家的演讲结尾让观众热烈鼓掌。

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。

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 verb /prəˈlɪf.ə.reɪt/

proliferate

扩散

Meaning

To increase rapidly in numbers; to grow or spread quickly and extensively.

Example

Startups tend to proliferate in a thriving economy.

初创公司在繁荣的经济中往往会迅速扩展。

C1 noun /plaɪt/

Plight

困境; 困难的处境

Meaning

a dangerous, difficult, or unfortunate situation

Example

The refugees were in a desperate plight.

难民们处于绝望的困境中。

C2 noun /ˈprɪvɪti/

privity

私密关系, 合同关系

Meaning

A close, private, or special relationship; in law, the direct connection between parties to a contract.

Example

There was no privity of contract between the supplier and the customer.

供应商和客户之间没有合同关系。

B1 noun /ˈprɪzənər/

prisoner

囚犯

Meaning

a person who is in prison

Example

The prisoner was granted parole after serving 10 years.

这个囚犯在服刑10年后被释放。

A2 adverb /ˈpɒs.ə.bli/

Possibly

可能; 或许;

Meaning

perhaps; maybe; it may be the case that

Example

It will possibly rain tomorrow.

明天可能会下雨。

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。

B2 noun /plænˈteɪʃən/

plantation

种植园

Meaning

a large area of land where crops are grown, often for commercial purposes

Example

The sugarcane plantation stretched for miles across the valley.

甘蔗种植园沿着山谷延伸数英里。

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 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。

B1 noun /ˈprɪn.tər/

Printer

打印机

Meaning

a person whose job is printing books, newspapers, or other materials; a machine that prints documents

Example

The printer delivered the wedding invitations on time.

打印机准时交付了婚礼请柬。

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 /saɪˈkoʊsɪs/

psychosis

精神病

Meaning

A severe mental disorder in which thought and emotions are impaired, leading to a loss of contact with reality.

Example

The patient was diagnosed with psychosis after experiencing hallucinations.

病人在经历了幻觉之后被诊断为精神病。

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。

C1 adjective /ˈpraɪ.məl/

primal

原始的, 基本的

Meaning

Relating to the earliest stage of development; essential or fundamental.

Example

Fear is one of the most primal emotions humans experience.

恐惧是人类体验的最原始的情感之一。

C2 noun /ˈpæsɪt/

Passet

奶酪

Meaning

Fresh cheese curds; cottage cheese made from curdled milk

Example

The cook prepared fresh passet by curdling warm milk with lemon juice.

厨师通过用柠檬汁凝固温热的牛奶，制作了新鲜的奶酪。

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。

C2 noun /ˌpaɪroʊˈmeɪniæk/

pyromaniac

纵火狂

Meaning

A person with an uncontrollable desire to set things on fire.

Example

The pyromaniac was arrested for setting several buildings ablaze.

纵火狂因点燃多座建筑而被逮捕。

B1 noun /ˈpɛnəlti/

penalty

罚款

Meaning

A punishment imposed for breaking a law, rule, or contract.

Example

He had to pay a heavy penalty for breaking the traffic rules.

因为违反交通规则，他必须支付一笔重罚。

C2 noun ˌpɜː.pɪˈtʃuː.ɪ.ti

perpetuity

永恒，永久性，连续性

Meaning

Permanence, eternity, continuity.

Example

The contract ensures payments in perpetuity.

合同保证永续付款。

C2 noun /ˈpɒm.əl/

pommel

剑柄或鞍座上的圆形按钮

Meaning

the rounded knob on the handle of a sword or saddle

Example

He gripped the sword firmly by the pommel.

他紧紧地抓住剑柄的波梅尔部分。

C2 noun /ˈfoʊ.nə.ɡræm/

phonogram

音标符号

Meaning

a written symbol representing a speech sound

Example

The teacher showed how each phonogram represents a particular sound.

老师展示了每个音标符号如何代表特定的声音。

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。

C1 adjective ˌprɒb.ə.bɪˈlɪs.tɪk

probabilistic

基于概率

Meaning

Based on probability; involving chance or statistical likelihood.

Example

The model follows a probabilistic approach to predictions.

该模型采用概率方法进行预测。

C1 adjective /ˈpjuː.ni/

puny

虚弱的

Meaning

Small, weak, or insignificant.

Example

He felt puny compared to his stronger classmates.

与他更强大的同学相比，他感觉自己很虚弱。

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。

C1 adjective /ˈpɪt.i.ə.bəl/

pitiable

可怜的

Meaning

deserving sympathy or compassion

Example

The stray dog looked pitiable in the rain.

那只流浪狗在雨中看起来十分可怜。

C2 noun /ˈpɪnəs/

pinnace

小船

Meaning

a small boat, often carried by a larger ship

Example

The sailors used a pinnace to reach the shore.

水手们用小船到达了岸边。

A2 noun /ˈpɑːrkɪŋ/

parking

停车场

Meaning

the action or practice of leaving a vehicle in a particular place for a period of time

Example

There was no available parking near the restaurant.

餐厅附近没有空停车位。

B2 noun /ˈpɪl.ɡrɪm/

Pilgrim

朝圣者; 旅行者

Meaning

a person who journeys to a sacred place for religious reasons; a traveler

Example

The pilgrim walked for days to reach the holy shrine.

朝圣者走了好几天才到达圣地。

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。

B2 adjective /ˈprɪm.ɪ.tɪv/

Primitive

原始的; 基础的; 粗糙的; 未开发的; 简单的

Meaning

ancient; basic; crude; undeveloped; simple

Example

The tribe still uses primitive tools for hunting and farming.

部落仍然使用原始工具进行狩猎和耕种。

C2 adjective /ˈpɪrɪk/

pyrrhic

皮洛斯式胜利

Meaning

A victory won at such a great cost that it is almost equivalent to defeat.

Example

The general declared the battle a pyrrhic victory due to heavy losses.

由于巨大的损失，指挥官宣布战斗为皮洛斯式胜利。

B2 noun /ˈpɑː.tər/

Potter

陶艺师

Meaning

a person who makes pottery

Example

The potter shaped clay on the spinning wheel.

陶艺师在旋转的轮子上塑造了泥土。

C1 verb /ˈpæmpər/

pamper

溺爱 / 宠爱

Meaning

to treat with excessive care and attention; to spoil

Example

Parents often pamper their first child.

父母常常溺爱他们的第一个孩子。

C1 noun /ˈpoʊlstər/

pollster

民意调查员

Meaning

a person or organization that conducts surveys to gauge public opinion

Example

The pollster predicted a close election outcome.

民意调查员预测了一个接近的选举结果。

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。

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。

B1 verb /pɑːrˈtɪsɪpeɪt/

participate

参加

Meaning

to take part in or become involved in an activity

Example

Students are encouraged to participate in extracurricular activities.

鼓励学生参加课外活动。

C1 noun /ˌpæl.pɪˈteɪ.ʃən/

Palpitation

由于激动或医学状况引起的明显快速、强烈或不规则的心跳

Meaning

a noticeably rapid, strong, or irregular heartbeat due to agitation or medical condition

Example

She experienced palpitations before her job interview.

她在面试前感受到了心悸。

A1 noun /pɪɡ/

Pig

猪

Meaning

a domestic farm animal with a short curly tail and a flat nose

Example

The farmer fed the pig in the pen.

农民在圈子里喂猪。

A2 adjective /ˈpiːs.fəl/

Peaceful

宁静

Meaning

free from disturbance; calm and quiet; not involving war or violence

Example

The garden is a peaceful place to relax.

花园是一个宁静的地方，可以放松。

B1 noun /ˈpɜr.fjuːm/

Perfume

香水

Meaning

a fragrant liquid made from essential oils and alcohol; a pleasant smell

Example

She wore her favorite perfume to the party.

她穿着最喜欢的香水去参加聚会。

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。

B1 adjective /pleɪn/

plain

简单的

Meaning

simple or clear, without decoration or complexity

Example

She wore a plain white dress to the ceremony.

她穿了一件简单的白色连衣裙参加了仪式。

C1 adjective /ˈpen.ɪ.ləs/

Penniless

一贫如洗；极度贫穷；完全没有资金

Meaning

having no money; extremely poor; completely without funds

Example

After losing his job, he became penniless.

失业后，他变得一贫如洗。

B2 adjective /ˈpraɪs.ləs/

Priceless

无价的；极其宝贵的

Meaning

extremely valuable; invaluable; beyond price

Example

Her grandmother's antique jewelry is absolutely priceless.

她祖母的古董珠宝是绝对无价的。

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 /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。

B2 noun pərˈsɛpʃən

perception

感知，理解

Meaning

The ability to see, hear, or become aware of something through the senses

Example

Our perception of the situation was shaped by our prior experiences.

我们对局势的感知是由我们的先前经验塑造的。

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。

C2 verb /ˌpriːɪnˈɡeɪdʒ/

preengage

预先雇佣

Meaning

To contract or engage beforehand; to arrange in advance.

Example

The workers were preengaged before the project officially started.

项目正式开始前，工人们已被预先雇佣。

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 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。

A2 noun; adverb /pərˈsɛnt/

percent

百分之

Meaning

a proportion out of one hundred; by each hundred

Example

Sales increased by ten percent this year.

今年销售额增加了百分之十。

B2 verb /ˈpɑːlɪʃ/

polish

擦亮

Meaning

to make smooth and shiny by rubbing; to improve or refine

Example

She needs to polish her shoes before the interview.

她需要在面试前擦亮她的鞋子。

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。

B1 adverb /ˈpriːviəsli/

previously

以前

Meaning

at an earlier time or before now

Example

She had previously worked at a bank before starting her own business.

她曾在银行工作过，之后才开始了自己的生意。

C1 noun ˈfeɪz.aʊt

phase-out

逐步淘汰

Meaning

A gradual reduction and eventual elimination of something.

Example

A phase-out of fossil fuels was agreed upon.

达成了逐步淘汰化石燃料的协议。

A1 noun, verb /pleɪs/

place

地方

Meaning

a particular position or location; to put something in a specific position

Example

She placed the books on the table.

她把书放在桌子上。

C2 verb /ˈpɜː.fə.reɪt/

perforate

穿孔

Meaning

to make a hole or holes through something

Example

The machine can perforate sheets of paper for easy tearing.

机器可以穿孔纸张以便于撕裂。

B2 noun /pəˈsjuːt/

pursuit

追求, 寻求

Meaning

the act of chasing or trying to achieve something

Example

He dedicated his life to the pursuit of happiness.

他将一生奉献给了追求幸福。

B2 verb /pərˈsiːvd/

perceived

幸福

Meaning

to become aware of something through the senses or the mind; to understand or interpret

Example

She perceived a hint of sadness in his voice.

当她收到奖项时，她无法掩饰自己的幸福。

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。

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。

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 /ˈpɔːrəs/

porous

多孔的

Meaning

Having tiny holes that allow liquid or air to pass through.

Example

The soil is very porous and drains quickly.

土壤非常多孔，排水很快。

C2 noun /ˈfænˌtæzəm/

phantasm

幽灵

Meaning

an illusion, ghost, or figment of the imagination

Example

The child claimed to see a phantasm in the old house.

孩子声称在旧房子里看见了幽灵。

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。

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。

B2 noun /pɪt/

pit

坑

Meaning

a large hole in the ground or a hollow area

Example

The workers dug a deep pit to build the foundation.

工人们挖了一个深坑来建造地基。

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。

B2 verb /prɪˈsiːd/

precede

先行

Meaning

to come before something in time, order, or position

Example

A brief introduction precedes each chapter.

简短的介绍先于每一章。

C1 noun /pəˈraɪə/

pariah

弃儿

Meaning

An outcast; someone who is rejected by society or a social group.

Example

After the scandal, he became a social pariah.

丑闻过后，他成了一个社会弃儿。

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。

C2 verb /prɒɡˈnɒstɪkeɪt/

prognosticate

预测

Meaning

To foretell or predict future events, especially based on current signs.

Example

Experts attempted to prognosticate the outcome of the election.

专家们尝试预测选举结果。

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 /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 adjective /ˈpʊʃi/

pushy

强迫的

Meaning

excessively assertive or aggressive, often annoyingly so

Example

The salesperson was too pushy, which drove customers away.

销售员太强迫了，导致顾客远离。

C2 noun /ˈfɪl.ə.dʒɪ.nɪst/

philogynist

一个热爱或钦佩女性的人

Meaning

a person who loves or admires women

Example

As a known philogynist, he advocated for women's education.

作为一位著名的菲洛吉尼斯特，他倡导女性的教育。

B1 noun /prɪnt/

Print

印刷; 标记; 痕迹;

Meaning

words, letters, or pictures produced on paper using a machine; a mark made by pressing something onto a surface

Example

The book is available in both digital and print versions.

这本书有数字版和印刷版可供选择。

A1 adjective /ˈpɒs.ə.bəl/

Possible

可能

Meaning

able to be done or achieved; likely to happen; feasible

Example

It is possible to learn a new language at any age.

在任何年龄学习新语言是可能的。

B2 noun /pænˈdɛmɪk/

pandemic

大流行病

Meaning

An outbreak of a disease that occurs on a global scale.

Example

The COVID-19 pandemic changed the world dramatically.

COVID-19 大流行病极大地改变了世界。

C1 noun ˌpriːˌɒkjʊˈpeɪʃən

preoccupation

忧虑

Meaning

The state of being absorbed in thought; mental distraction.

Example

His preoccupation with work led to neglecting his personal life.

他对工作的忧虑导致忽视了个人生活。

B2 noun prəˈdʒɛk.ʃən

projection

声音投射

Meaning

The strength and range of voice when speaking.

Example

Proper projection ensures that every listener hears clearly.

适当的投射确保每个听众都能清晰地听到。

C2 verb /ˈprɛsɪdʒ/

presage

预兆

Meaning

to be a sign or warning that something will happen; to foreshadow

Example

Dark clouds presage a storm.

暗云预示着一场风暴。

A2 noun /ˈpɛpər/

pepper

胡椒

Meaning

a pungent spice obtained from pepper plants, used to flavor food

Example

I like to add pepper to my soup.

我喜欢在我的汤里加胡椒。

B2 noun /ˈprɒbləm ˈsɒlvɪŋ/

problem-solving

问题解决

Meaning

The process of finding solutions to difficult or complex issues.

Example

Problem-solving skills are key to leadership.

解决问题的技能是领导力的关键。

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。