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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。
B2 noun /ˈpaɪ.rə.si/

Piracy

海盗行为；盗版
Meaning
the practice of attacking and robbing ships at sea; the unauthorized use or reproduction of copyrighted material
Example
Software piracy costs companies billions of dollars annually.
软件盗版每年给公司造成数十亿美元的损失。
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。
A2 noun /ˈpɒkɪt/

pocket

Meaning
a small, enclosed space in clothing for carrying items
Example
He put his phone in his pocket.
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。
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。
B1 noun /ˈproʊɡræmɪŋ/

programing

编程
Meaning
the process of writing computer code to create software or applications
Example
He spends most of his time learning computer programming.
他把大部分时间用来学习计算机编程。
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。
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。
A1 noun /pɑːrk/

park

公园
Meaning
a large public area of land with grass, trees, and paths, where people can walk or relax
Example
The children were playing in the park.
孩子们在公园里玩耍。
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 ˈpɑː.sɪŋ

parsing

句子结构分析
Meaning
The process of analyzing sentence structure to understand grammatical relationships.
Example
The AI model performs parsing to understand syntax.
该AI模型通过解析来理解语法。
B2 noun /ˈpɑː.tɪ.klz/

particles

微粒
Meaning
Minute portions of matter.
Example
PM2.5 particles harm respiratory health.
PM2.5微粒危害呼吸健康。
A2 noun ˈpræktɪs

practice

练习
Meaning
The actual application or use of an idea, belief, or method; repeated exercise in or performance of an activity or skill.
Example
Daily practice improves fluency.
每天的练习能提高流利度。
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。
B2 verb /ˈpɪnpɔɪnt/

pinpoint

精确定位
Meaning
to locate or identify something with precision
Example
The detective was able to pinpoint the exact location of the suspect.
侦探能够精确地定位嫌疑人的位置。
B2 noun ˈprɑː.sest fuːdz

processed foods

加工食品
Meaning
Foods that have been altered from their natural state through various methods such as canning, freezing, refrigeration, dehydration and aseptic processing.
Example
Excessive consumption of processed foods leads to health issues.
过量消费加工食品会导致健康问题。
C1 adjective /prɪm/

prim

过于正式或合适
Meaning
stiffly formal and proper in appearance or behavior
Example
She looked prim in her neatly pressed dress.
她穿着精心熨烫的裙子看起来非常端庄。
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。
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。
C2 noun /ˌpriːpəˈzɛʃən/

prepossession

偏见
Meaning
An opinion or feeling formed beforehand; a prejudice or preoccupation.
Example
His prepossession in favor of tradition made him resist change.
他的偏见使他反对改变。
B2 noun /ˈpeə.rən.tɪŋ/

parenting

育儿
Meaning
The care and training a child receives while growing up, involving the development of their mental, physical, and social aspects.
Example
Effective parenting helps children develop confidence and independence.
有效的育儿帮助孩子们发展自信和独立。
C1 noun /ˌpɜːsəˈnælɪzeɪʃən/

personalization

个性化, 定制化
Meaning
The action of making something personal or individual; customization.
Example
Personalization in marketing improves customer engagement.
营销中的个性化提升了客户的参与度。
B2 verb prəˈlɒŋ

prolong

延长
Meaning
To extend the duration of something; to make something last longer.
Example
A healthy diet helps prolong life expectancy.
健康饮食有助于延长预期寿命。
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 /ˈpæs.taɪm/

Pastime

消遣
Meaning
an activity done regularly for enjoyment; a hobby or recreational activity
Example
Reading books is her favorite pastime during weekends.
阅读书籍是她在周末的最爱消遣。
C1 adjective /prəˈdɪdʒəs/

prodigious

惊人的
Meaning
remarkably or impressively great in extent, size, or degree
Example
The team made a prodigious effort to complete the project on time.
团队为按时完成项目做出了惊人的努力。
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。
B2 adjective /prɪˈpærəˌtɔːri/

Preparatory

预备的; 初步的; 用于准备的
Meaning
preliminary; introductory; intended as preparation
Example
She attended preparatory classes before the final exam.
她参加了考试前的预备课程。
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。
C2 noun /poʊˈzɜːr/

poseur

Meaning
A person who pretends to be something they are not, often to impress others.
Example
Many considered him a poseur because he exaggerated his accomplishments.
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 /ˌpɛnɪˈtɛnʃəl/

penitential

忏悔的
Meaning
Relating to or expressing penitence or penance.
Example
The priest delivered a penitential sermon on forgiveness.
牧师讲了关于宽恕的忏悔讲道。
C1 noun pɔɪz

poise

自信与冷静
Meaning
Natural confidence and composure maintained under pressure.
Example
A good speaker maintains poise under pressure.
一个好的演讲者在压力下保持冷静。
B2 noun prəˈɡreʃ.ən

progression

进展
Meaning
The process of developing or moving gradually towards a more advanced state.
Example
Progression in technology drives innovation.
技术的进展推动了创新。
B2 adjective /ˈpeɪ.ə.bəl/

Payable

应付的
Meaning
required to be paid; owed as a debt
Example
The amount is payable within thirty days of the invoice date.
该金额应在发票日期后30天内支付。
C2 noun /ˌpɜːrtərˈbeɪʃn/

perturbation

扰动
Meaning
A state of anxiety, disturbance, or disorder.
Example
The announcement caused a perturbation in the financial markets.
公告导致了金融市场的扰动。
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 /ˈpiːɒn/

peon

皮恩
Meaning
a low-ranking worker, often performing menial tasks
Example
The office peon delivered the files to each department.
办公室的皮恩将文件送到每个部门。
C1 noun /ˈprəʊ.lɒɡ/

prologue

序言
Meaning
an introduction to a book, play, or event
Example
The novel begins with a short prologue set in the past.
这本小说以一段设定在过去的简短序言开始。
B2 adverb /ˈpɑrʃəli/

Partially

部分地; 不完全地;
Meaning
to some extent; not completely; incompletely
Example
The building was only partially destroyed in the fire.
这座建筑在火灾中仅部分被摧毁。
C2 noun /fɪˈlændərər/

philanderer

花花公子
Meaning
a man who habitually engages in casual romantic or sexual affairs
Example
The politician was exposed as a notorious philanderer.
这位政治家被揭露为一个臭名昭著的花花公子。
C1 verb /ˈpɛdəl/

peddle

推销
Meaning
To sell goods, often by going from place to place; sometimes used negatively to mean promoting an idea or product in a pushy way.
Example
Street vendors peddle handmade jewelry to tourists.
街头小贩向游客出售手工珠宝。
C1 noun /ˈpraɪ.meɪt/

primate

灵长类动物, 类人猿
Meaning
A member of the group of animals including humans, apes, and monkeys.
Example
Humans are classified as primates.
人类被归类为灵长类动物。
C2 adjective /ˌpaɪroʊˈtɛknɪk/

pyrotechnic

烟火技术
Meaning
Relating to fireworks or spectacular displays involving fire.
Example
The city celebrated with a grand pyrotechnic display on New Year's Eve.
这座城市在新年前夕举办了盛大的烟火技术展示。
C2 noun /ˈpær.ɪ.saɪd/

parricide

弑亲
Meaning
The act of killing one's father, mother, or other close relative.
Example
The court tried him for parricide after the tragic incident.
法院在悲剧事件后以弑亲罪审判了他。
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。
C1 adjective /ˈprɛdəˌtɔri/

predatory

掠食者/剥削者
Meaning
Relating to animals that prey on others; exploiting or victimizing others for personal gain.
Example
The predatory bird swooped down on its prey.
掠食性鸟类扑向它的猎物。
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?
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。
B2 verb /prəˈhɪbɪt/

prohibit

禁止
Meaning
to forbid something by law, rule, or other authority
Example
The law prohibits smoking in public places.
法律禁止在公共场所吸烟。
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。
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。
C2 noun /ˈpælɪmpsɛst/

palimpsest

重写本
Meaning
a manuscript or document that has been written over but still bears traces of earlier writing; something reused or altered but still retaining traces of its earlier form
Example
The ancient manuscript was a palimpsest, showing faint traces of previous texts beneath the new writing.
这本古老的手稿是一个重写本，下面隐藏着以前文本的微弱痕迹。
B2 verb /piːp/

peep

偷看
Meaning
to look quickly or secretly; to make a short high sound
Example
The child tried to peep through the keyhole.
孩子试图透过钥匙孔窥视。
B2 adjective /ˈpær.ə.lel/

Parallel

平行
Meaning
side by side and having the same distance continuously between them; similar or corresponding
Example
The two roads run parallel to each other for several miles.
这两条道路在好几英里内平行。
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。
B2 verb /paɪn/

pine

渴望
Meaning
to long intensely for something or someone; to suffer from longing
Example
He pined for his hometown after moving abroad.
他搬到国外后，非常想念他的家乡。
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。
C1 noun /prəˈtruːʒən/

protrusion

突出部分
Meaning
Something that sticks out or projects from a surface.
Example
The protrusion on the wall made it difficult to move the furniture.
墙上的突出部分使得移动家具变得困难。
C2 noun /ˈpæk.ɪ.dɜːrm/

pachyderm

具有厚皮的大型哺乳动物
Meaning
a large mammal with thick skin, such as an elephant, rhinoceros, or hippopotamus
Example
The zoo had several pachyderms, including elephants and rhinos.
动物园里有几只厚皮兽，包括大象和犀牛。
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 /prəˈhɪbɪtɔːri/

prohibitory

禁止的
Meaning
Serving or tending to prohibit or forbid.
Example
The prohibitory laws were strictly enforced in the region.
禁止性的法律在该地区严格执行。
A2 noun /ˈpoʊɪm/

poem

诗歌
Meaning
a piece of writing that expresses ideas, feelings, or tells a story in a distinct form, often using rhyme or meter
Example
She wrote a beautiful poem for her mother.
她为她的母亲写了一首美丽的诗歌。
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。
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。
B2 noun /ˈproʊtəˌtaɪp/

prototype

原型
Meaning
The first model or version of something, used as a sample for testing or improvement.
Example
The company built a prototype of the new smartphone before mass production.
公司在大规模生产之前构建了新智能手机的原型。
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。
C2 adjective /ˈpliːnəri/

plenary

全体的
Meaning
complete in every way; fully attended or absolute
Example
The committee held a plenary session to discuss all matters of importance.
委员会召开了一个全体会议，讨论所有重要事项。
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 verb /prɪˈskrʌɪb/

prescribe

开药
Meaning
to recommend or authorize the use of something, especially medicine
Example
The doctor prescribed medication for my cold.
医生给我开了药治我的感冒。
C1 noun /ˌpærəfəˈneɪliə/

paraphernalia

设备
Meaning
Miscellaneous articles, especially equipment needed for a particular activity.
Example
The fisherman carried all his fishing paraphernalia in a large box.
渔夫把所有钓鱼设备放在一个大盒子里。
B2 noun /prəˈpɔːʃən/

proportion

Meaning
a part, share, or number considered in comparative relation to a whole
Example
The proportion of students passing the exam was high.
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。
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。
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。
B1 noun /ˈpeɪstri/

pastry

糕点
Meaning
a baked food product made from flour, fat, and water, often sweet or savory
Example
I bought a box of fresh pastries for breakfast.
我买了一个盒子的新鲜糕点作为早餐。
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 ˈpɜː.mə.kʌl.tʃər

permaculture

永续农业
Meaning
The development of agricultural ecosystems intended to be sustainable and self-sufficient.
Example
Permaculture promotes self-sufficient farming systems.
永续农业促进自给自足的农业系统。
C2 verb /ˈpɛtɪˌfɒɡ/

pettifog

争论琐碎的事情
Meaning
to argue or quibble over trivial matters; to engage in petty, dishonest practices
Example
The lawyer was accused of trying to pettifog instead of addressing the real issue.
律师被指控试图争论琐碎的事情，而不是解决真正的问题。
C1 noun /ˈplez.ən.tri/

Pleasantry

客套话
Meaning
a remark made in order to be polite or friendly; light conversation or jokes
Example
They exchanged pleasantries before the meeting began.
他们在会议开始前交换了客套话。
B1 noun /ˌpɒp.jəˈlær.ə.ti/

Popularity

受欢迎程度
Meaning
the state of being liked, admired, or supported by many people
Example
The singer's popularity has grown rapidly this year.
歌手的流行度今年快速增长。
B2 noun /ˈpaɪ.θən/

Python

蟒蛇
Meaning
a large non-venomous snake that kills prey by constriction
Example
The python wrapped around its prey tightly.
蟒蛇紧紧缠绕着它的猎物。
A2 noun /pəˈliːsmən/

policeman

警察
Meaning
a man whose job is to enforce the law and keep public order
Example
The policeman directed the traffic at the intersection.
警察在交叉路口指挥交通。
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。
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。
B1 verb প্রিভেন্টস

prevents

阻止
Meaning
To stop something from happening or arising.
Example
Bangladesh's warm climate prevents snowfall.
孟加拉国的温暖气候阻止了降雪。
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。
C2 adjective /ˈpʌdʒi/

pudgy

圆胖
Meaning
slightly fat or chubby in a way that is often cute
Example
The baby had pudgy cheeks that everyone adored.
这个宝宝有圆胖的脸颊，大家都很喜欢。
B2 noun prəˈtæɡənɪst

protagonist

主角
Meaning
The leading character or one of the major characters in a drama, movie, novel, or other fictional text.
Example
Charles Darnay is one of the protagonists of the story.
查尔斯·达尔内是故事中的主角之一。
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。
C2 adjective /ˌpɪkəˈrɛsk/

picaresque

流氓英雄的故事
Meaning
relating to a style of fiction depicting the adventures of a roguish hero
Example
The novel is a picaresque tale of a clever vagabond.
这本小说是一个聪明流浪汉的皮卡雷斯克故事。
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.
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。
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。
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。
B2 verb /prəˈvoʊk/

provoke

挑衅
Meaning
To cause someone to become angry or to cause a reaction.
Example
His words provoked a heated argument.
他的话引发了一场激烈的争论。
C2 adjective /ˈpæsɪbəl/

passible

能够感知; 易受痛苦
Meaning
capable of feeling or suffering; susceptible to sensation or emotion (often theological)
Example
In some traditions, deities are described as passible, sharing human emotions.
在一些传统中，神被描述为能够感知，分享人类情感。
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 adjective /ˈprɪs.tiːn/

pristine

原始的, 未被破坏的, 干净新鲜的
Meaning
In its original condition; unspoiled, clean, and fresh.
Example
The forest remains in a pristine condition.
森林保持着原始的状态。
B2 noun /ˈpɒlən/

pollen

花粉
Meaning
fine powder produced by flowers, used in fertilization
Example
Bees collect pollen from flowers to make honey.
蜜蜂从花朵中收集花粉来制作蜂蜜。
B2 adjective /prəˈfɪʃ.ənt/

proficient

熟练
Meaning
Competent or skilled in doing or using something; having great knowledge or experience.
Example
She is highly proficient in multiple languages.
她在多种语言方面非常熟练。
B2 noun /ˈprɑsɪˌkjuːtər/

prosecutor

检察官
Meaning
a lawyer who represents the government in criminal cases
Example
The prosecutor argued that the defendant was guilty of the crime.
检察官辩称被告犯有罪。
C1 adjective /pəˈleɪ.ʃəl/

palatial

宫殿般
Meaning
resembling a palace in being spacious and splendid
Example
They stayed in a palatial hotel during their vacation.
他们在度假时住在一间宫殿般的酒店里。
A2 noun /ˈpoʊst ˌɒfɪs/

post office

邮局
Meaning
a public building or agency where mail is sent, received, and other postal services are provided
Example
I went to the post office to mail a package.
我去邮局寄了一个包裹。
B2 noun /pʌŋk/

punk

朋克
Meaning
a type of popular music, or the culture associated with it, characterized by loud, fast rhythms and rebellious attitudes
Example
He’s always been into punk music and fashion.
他一直对朋克音乐和时尚感兴趣。
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。
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。
C1 verb /ˌpriːdɪˈtɜːrmɪn/

predetermine

预定
Meaning
to establish or decide something in advance
Example
The outcome of the match seemed predetermined.
比赛结果似乎是预定的。
C2 adjective /ˈpɪd.lɪŋ/

Piddling

微不足道; 琐碎; 小数额
Meaning
trivial; insignificant; small in amount
Example
He was annoyed by the piddling amount of money he received.
他对他收到的微不足道的金额感到烦恼。
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。
C2 noun /ˈfaɪləm/

phylum

生物分类中的主要类别，高于类，低于界
Meaning
a primary category in the biological classification of organisms, above class and below kingdom
Example
Humans belong to the phylum Chordata.
人类属于脊索动物门。
C1 verb /priːˈɛmpt/

preempt

预防
Meaning
To take action in order to prevent something from happening; to take the place of something.
Example
The government acted quickly to preempt a financial crisis.
政府迅速采取行动，预防金融危机。
C1 adjective /ˈpɪt.i.əs/

Piteous

可怜的; 引起同情的
Meaning
deserving pity; arousing compassion
Example
The piteous cries of the injured animal moved everyone to tears.
受伤动物的悲惨叫声让每个人都泪流满面。
B2 noun, verb /ˈpɛdəl/

pedal

脚操作的杠杆
Meaning
A foot-operated lever for powering or controlling a mechanism, especially on a bicycle.
Example
He pressed down hard on the bicycle pedal.
他用力踩下了自行车的踏板。
C1 noun /ˌpærəˈnɔɪə/

paranoia

一种不合理且持续的感觉，认为别人想要伤害你或一直在监视你
Meaning
an irrational and persistent feeling that people are 'out to get you' or are constantly watching you
Example
His constant paranoia made it hard for him to trust anyone.
他不断的偏执让他很难信任任何人。
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。
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.
B2 adjective /ˈprɒb.ə.bəl/

Probable

可能的
Meaning
likely to happen; expected; plausible
Example
It is probable that it will rain tomorrow according to the weather forecast.
根据天气预报，明天可能会下雨。
C2 noun /proʊˈdʒɛnɪtər/

progenitor

祖先
Meaning
a direct ancestor; a person or thing that originates something
Example
Researchers traced the custom back to a common progenitor.
研究人员追溯了这个习俗，发现它源自一个共同的祖先。
C1 noun /pəˈpaɪrəs/

papyrus

纸莎草
Meaning
An ancient writing material made from the pith of the papyrus plant; also refers to the plant itself.
Example
The ancient scroll was written on papyrus.
古老的卷轴是用纸莎草写的。