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 noun /ˈpæn.θi.ən/

pantheon

所有神明，献给所有神明的庙宇

Meaning

All the gods of a religion collectively; a building dedicated to all gods.

Example

The Roman Pantheon is one of the best-preserved ancient temples.

罗马的万神殿是最完好保存的古代神庙之一。

C1 adjective /prɪˈtɛnʃəs/

pretentious

做作的

Meaning

Attempting to impress by affecting greater importance, talent, culture, etc., than is actually possessed.

Example

The restaurant was stylish but far too pretentious for my taste.

餐厅很时尚，但对我的口味来说太做作了。

C1 adjective /ˌpærəˈdɒksɪkəl/

paradoxical

矛盾的

Meaning

Seemingly contradictory or opposed to common sense, yet possibly true.

Example

It is paradoxical that standing is often more tiring than walking.

站立常常比走路更累，这很矛盾。

C1 adjective /ˈpjuː.nɪ.tɪv/

punitive

惩罚性

Meaning

Inflicting or intended as punishment.

Example

The company faced punitive measures for violating the law.

该公司因违反法律而面临惩罚性措施。

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。

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。

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。

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。

C1 noun /ˈpleɪn.tɪf/

Plaintiff

原告

Meaning

a person who brings a case against another in a court of law; the person who initiates a lawsuit

Example

The plaintiff filed a lawsuit against the company.

原告对公司提起了诉讼。

C1 noun prəˈpɛn.sə.ti

propensity

倾向或自然趋势

Meaning

An inclination or natural tendency to behave in a particular way.

Example

He has a propensity for taking risks in business.

他有冒险精神，在商业中倾向于冒险。

C1 noun /pəˈrɪfəri/

periphery

边缘

Meaning

The outer edge or boundary of an area or object.

Example

The soldiers were stationed at the periphery of the camp.

士兵们驻扎在营地的边缘。

C1 noun ˌpraɪ.vɪ.taɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

privatization

私有化

Meaning

The transfer of a business, industry, or service from public to private ownership and control.

Example

The privatization of state-owned companies increased efficiency.

国有企业的私有化提高了效率。

C1 verb /ˈpæri/

parry

挡开攻击

Meaning

to ward off or deflect an attack, especially in fencing or conversation

Example

He managed to parry the opponent’s sword with quick reflexes.

他凭借快速的反应成功挡开了对手的剑。

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。

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 /ˌpɛd.əˈɡɒdʒ.ɪ.kəl/

pedagogical

教育学的

Meaning

Relating to teaching and education; concerned with the methods and practice of teaching.

Example

The school adopted new pedagogical techniques to improve learning.

学校采用了新的教育学技术来改善学习。

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。

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 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 noun /ˈpaɪ.ə.ti/

Piety

虔诚

Meaning

the quality of being religious or reverent; devout religious belief and practice

Example

His piety was evident in his daily prayers.

他的虔诚在他每天的祈祷中显而易见。

C1 adjective /pɒˈstɪəriər/

posterior

后部

Meaning

Situated at or toward the back; later in time.

Example

The posterior part of the brain controls vision.

大脑的后部控制视觉。

C1 noun /ˈpɛs.tɪ.saɪd ˈrɛz.ɪ.djuː/

pesticide-residue

农药残留

Meaning

Chemical remnants left over from pesticides used on crops or in soil.

Example

Excess pesticide-residue in food can be harmful to health.

食物中的农药残留过多可能对健康有害。

C1 noun /ˌpɒl.iˈtek.nɪk/

polytechnic

理工学院

Meaning

an educational institution offering practical and technical courses

Example

She studied engineering at a well-known polytechnic in her city.

她在她所在城市的知名理工学院学习工程学。

C1 adjective /pæˈseɪ/

passe

过时的; 过时

Meaning

no longer fashionable or current; out of date

Example

Some trends from last decade feel utterly passé now.

过去十年的一些趋势现在看起来完全过时了。

C1 noun /ˈpoʊl.stɑːr/

Polestar

北极星

Meaning

a bright star that appears to stay in the same position in the sky and is used for navigation

Example

Sailors used the polestar to navigate across the ocean.

水手们用北极星导航穿越大海。

C1 noun /ˈpæd.ək/

paddock

马或其他动物的围场

Meaning

a small enclosed field where horses or other animals are kept

Example

The horses were grazing in the paddock.

马群在围场里吃草。

C1 noun /ˈpiː.hən/

Peahen

母孔雀

Meaning

female peacock

Example

The peahen is less colorful than the male peacock.

母孔雀比雄孔雀少了色彩。

C1 verb /prəˈkræs.tɪ.neɪt/

procrastinate

拖延, 延迟, 推迟

Meaning

To delay or postpone action; to put off doing something, especially out of habitual carelessness or laziness.

Example

He tends to procrastinate when facing difficult tasks.

他在面对困难任务时倾向于拖延。

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 /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 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 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。

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。

C1 noun /ˈpleɪdʒərɪzəm/

plagiarism

剽窃

Meaning

the practice of taking someone else's work or ideas and passing them off as one's own

Example

The student was expelled for committing plagiarism in his essay.

学生因在论文中剽窃被开除。

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 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。

C1 adjective /pərˈpetʃuəl/

perpetual

永久

Meaning

never-ending or continuous

Example

She lived in perpetual fear of being discovered.

她生活在永久的被发现的恐惧中。

C1 adjective /praɪˈmɔːrdiəl/

primordial

原始的

Meaning

Existing at or from the beginning of time; fundamental and original.

Example

Scientists study the primordial soup from which life emerged.

科学家研究了原始汤，生命由此诞生。

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。

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。

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 verb /prɪˈzaɪd/

preside

主持

Meaning

to be in charge of a meeting, event, or organization

Example

She will preside over the meeting tomorrow.

她明天将主持会议。

C1 noun /ˌpɪɡ.menˈteɪ.ʃən/

pigmentation

色素沉着

Meaning

The natural coloring of animal or plant tissue.

Example

Excessive rubbing can cause pigmentation issues.

过度摩擦可能会导致色素沉着问题。

C1 noun /ˈpɪn.sərz/

Pincers

钳子

Meaning

a tool made of two curved or hinged pieces of metal used for gripping and pulling things

Example

The chef used pincers to remove the hot pot from the stove.

厨师用钳子把热锅从炉子上取下来。

C1 noun /ˈpɔː.pəs/

Porpoise

海豚

Meaning

a small toothed whale with a low triangular dorsal fin and a blunt rounded snout

Example

The porpoise jumped gracefully out of the water.

海豚优雅地跃出水面。

C1 noun /ˈpɒlɪɡɒn/

polygon

多边形

Meaning

a flat shape with three or more straight sides

Example

The artist drew a colorful polygon on the canvas.

艺术家在画布上画了一个五彩的多边形。

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 adjective /ˌpæn.əˈmer.ɪ.kən/

Pan-American

泛美洲的

Meaning

relating to all the countries of North, Central, and South America

Example

The Pan-American Games bring together athletes from across the continent.

泛美洲运动会将整个大陆的运动员汇聚在一起。

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 noun/verb /pɔːr/

pore

毛孔 / 仔细研究

Meaning

As a noun: a tiny opening in the skin or surface. As a verb: to study something carefully.

Example

She pored over the documents for hours before making a decision.

她在做出决定之前，花了几个小时仔细查看文件。

C1 noun /ˈpɛrəntɪdʒ/

parentage

家族背景

Meaning

The identity and origins of one's parents; descent or lineage.

Example

Her noble parentage gave her access to the royal court.

她的高贵家族背景使她有机会进入皇宫。

C1 noun /peɪˈiː/

payee

收款人

Meaning

A person to whom money is paid or is to be paid.

Example

The payee must sign the check before cashing it.

收款人在兑现支票前必须签名。

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。

C1 noun /ˈpeɪ.ɡən/

Pagan

异教徒

Meaning

a person holding religious beliefs other than the main world religions; a heathen

Example

Ancient Romans considered early Christians to be pagans.

古罗马人认为早期基督徒是异教徒。

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。

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 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 noun /ˈpɛsəl/

pestle

杵

Meaning

A heavy tool with a rounded end used for crushing or grinding substances in a mortar.

Example

She used a pestle to grind the spices.

她使用杵来研磨香料。

C1 noun /plæsˈtɪsəti/

plasticity

可塑性, 适应能力

Meaning

the quality of being easily shaped or molded; adaptability

Example

The brain's plasticity allows it to adapt after injury.

大脑的可塑性使它在受伤后能够适应。

C1 verb /ˈpɪlfər/

pilfer

偷窃

Meaning

to steal things of small value or in small quantities

Example

The employee was caught pilfering office supplies.

员工在偷窃办公室用品时被抓住。

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 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 /ˈpoʊdiətrɪst/

podiatrist

足科医生

Meaning

a doctor specializing in foot care

Example

I have an appointment with the podiatrist for my ankle pain.

我约了足科医生治疗我的脚踝疼痛。

C1 adjective /pəˈmɪs.ɪv/

permissive

宽容的

Meaning

Allowing or characterized by great or excessive freedom of behavior; very lenient or indulgent.

Example

Permissive parenting can sometimes lead to a lack of discipline in children.

宽容的育儿方式有时可能导致孩子缺乏纪律。

C1 adjective /pərˈsɛptɪv/

perceptive

幸福

Meaning

Having or showing keen insight, understanding, or awareness.

Example

She is very perceptive and quickly notices when something is wrong.

她在获得奖项时无法隐藏她的快乐。

C1 noun ˌpɒlɪˈneɪʃən

Pollination

授粉

Meaning

The process by which pollen is transferred from flowers, enabling plant reproduction.

Example

Butterflies play a vital role in pollination.

蝴蝶在授粉过程中起着至关重要的作用。

C1 noun /ˈpɔːr.kjə.paɪn/

Porcupine

豪猪

Meaning

a large rodent with defensive spines or quills on its body

Example

The porcupine raised its quills when threatened.

豪猪在受到威胁时竖起了它的刺。

C1 noun prəˈpʌl.ʃən

propulsion

推进力

Meaning

The action of driving or pushing forward.

Example

Jet engines provide propulsion for aircraft to travel long distances.

喷气发动机为飞机提供推进力，使其能够飞行长距离。

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。

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 /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。

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。

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。

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 verb /ˈpleɪdʒəraɪz/

plagiarize

剽窃

Meaning

to take someone else's work or ideas and present them as your own

Example

He was warned not to plagiarize his friend's essay.

他被警告不要剽窃朋友的文章。

C1 noun /prəˌlɪf.əˈreɪ.ʃən/

proliferation

增殖

Meaning

Rapid increase in the number or amount of something; rapid multiplication or growth.

Example

The proliferation of malware is a growing concern.

恶意软件的增殖是一个日益严重的问题。

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 adjective/verb /ˈprɒstreɪt/

prostrate

俯卧

Meaning

lying stretched out on the ground with one's face downward, often as a sign of submission or exhaustion

Example

He lay prostrate on the ground after the long battle.

他在长时间的战斗后趴倒在地。

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, adjective /ˌproʊlɪˈtɛəriən/

proletarian

无产阶级

Meaning

Relating to the working class, especially those who do not own property.

Example

The movement was rooted in proletarian struggles.

这场运动根植于无产阶级的斗争中。

C1 noun /pæŋ/

pang

突如其来的剧烈疼痛或情绪痛苦

Meaning

a sudden sharp feeling of pain or emotional distress

Example

She felt a pang of guilt after the argument.

她在争论后感到一阵内疚的疼痛。

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 /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 /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 /pərˈsɛptəbl̩/

perceptible

可察觉的

Meaning

Able to be noticed or recognized by the senses or the mind.

Example

There was a perceptible change in the atmosphere.

大气中有一个可察觉的变化。

C1 adjective /ˈpəʊtəbl/

potable

可饮用的

Meaning

safe to drink; drinkable

Example

The villagers did not have access to potable water.

村民没有水源可以饮用。

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 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。

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。

C1 adjective /praɪˈmiːvəl/

primeval

原始

Meaning

Relating to the earliest ages in history; ancient and primitive.

Example

The explorers ventured into the primeval forest untouched by humans.

探险者进入了未曾被人类触及的原始森林。

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。

C1 noun /fɪˈlæn.θrə.pi/

philanthropy

慈善事业

Meaning

the desire to promote the welfare of others, often expressed by the generous donation of money to good causes

Example

Philanthropy has helped improve healthcare in many developing countries.

慈善事业帮助改善了许多发展中国家的医疗保健。

C1 adjective /prɪˈpɒstərəs/

preposterous

荒谬的, 可笑的

Meaning

completely ridiculous or absurd; contrary to reason or common sense

Example

The idea that pigs could fly is preposterous.

认为猪能飞的想法是荒谬的。

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 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。

Meaning

a person or business that supplies goods, services, or information

Example

He is a well-known purveyor of fine wines.

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。

C1 noun /plɔɪ/

ploy

巧妙的计谋

Meaning

a clever plan or action designed to gain an advantage

Example

She used a clever ploy to win the debate.

她用了一招聪明的伎俩来赢得辩论。

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 verb /ˈpeɪtrənaɪz/

patronize

屈尊俯就

Meaning

to treat someone in a condescending way; to be a regular customer of a business

Example

Don't patronize me with your fake sympathy.

不要用你虚假的同情来屈尊俯就我。

C1 adjective /ˈpɑːndərəs/

ponderous

沉重而缓慢

Meaning

slow and clumsy because of great weight; dull and labored

Example

The ponderous lecture made it hard for students to stay awake.

这堂沉重而缓慢的讲座使学生们难以保持清醒。

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。

C1 noun /ˈprɛsɪpɪs/

precipice

悬崖

Meaning

A very steep cliff or a situation of great danger.

Example

The hikers stood at the edge of the precipice, gazing into the valley below.

徒步旅行者站在悬崖边缘，凝视着下面的山谷。

C1 verb /piːv/

peeve

烦扰

Meaning

To annoy or irritate someone.

Example

His constant interruptions really peeve me.

他的不断打断真的让我很烦。

C1 noun /ˈpluː.mɪdʒ/

plumage

羽毛

Meaning

the feathers covering a bird's body

Example

The peacock's plumage was vibrant and eye-catching.

孔雀的羽毛鲜艳夺目。

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。