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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。
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 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。
C2 noun /prəˈfʌn.dɪ.ti/

profundity

深度或洞察力
Meaning
Deep insight; great depth of knowledge or thought.
Example
The profundity of his words left a lasting impact.
他的话深度留下了持久的影响。
C2 noun /pəˈræm.bjə.leɪ.tər/

Perambulator

婴儿车
Meaning
a four-wheeled carriage for a baby; baby stroller or pram
Example
She pushed the perambulator through the park while the baby slept peacefully.
她推着婴儿车穿过公园，而婴儿安静地睡着。
C2 noun /ˈpɔl.zi/

Palsy

麻痹
Meaning
paralysis, especially that which is accompanied by involuntary tremors; loss of muscle control
Example
The elderly man suffered from palsy in his hands.
这位老人双手因麻痹而痛苦。
C2 noun /ˈpeɪpəsi/

papacy

教皇职位
Meaning
The office or authority of the Pope in the Roman Catholic Church.
Example
The papacy played a significant role in medieval European politics.
教皇职位在中世纪欧洲政治中发挥了重要作用。
C2 noun /ˈpɜr.fɪ.di/

Perfidy

背叛
Meaning
deliberate breach of faith or trust; treachery; betrayal of trust
Example
His perfidy shocked all who had trusted him.
他的背叛震惊了所有信任他的人。
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 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 adjective /ˌpriːtərˈnætʃərəl/

preternatural

超自然
Meaning
Beyond what is normal or natural; extraordinary or supernatural.
Example
She had a preternatural ability to remain calm in any crisis.
她在任何危机中保持冷静的能力是超自然的。
C2 verb /prəˈroʊɡ/

prorogue

暂停会议
Meaning
to discontinue a session of a parliament or assembly without dissolving it
Example
The president decided to prorogue parliament until the crisis was resolved.
总统决定暂停议会，直到危机得到解决。
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。
C2 noun /pəˈnʌmbrə/

penumbra

部分阴影
Meaning
a partially shaded area around the shadow of an object, especially during an eclipse
Example
The moon’s penumbra created a dim shadow over the Earth.
月亮的阴影带在地球上创造了一个微弱的阴影。
C2 noun /ˈpætrɪˌmoʊni/

patrimony

遗产
Meaning
Property or inheritance passed down from one's father or ancestors.
Example
The castle was part of his patrimony from his noble ancestors.
这座城堡是他从贵族祖先那里继承的遗产的一部分。
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。
C2 verb /priːˈfɪɡjər/

prefigure

预示
Meaning
to represent, show, or foreshadow something in advance
Example
The economic reforms prefigure major social changes.
经济改革预示着重大社会变革。
C2 adjective /ˈpɛktərəl/

pectoral

胸肌
Meaning
Relating to the chest or breast.
Example
The athlete focused on strengthening his pectoral muscles.
运动员专注于增强他的胸肌。
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。
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。
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 noun /ˌpɑːrtjʊˈrɪʃən/

parturition

分娩
Meaning
The act of giving birth; childbirth.
Example
The doctor explained the stages of parturition to the students.
医生向学生们解释了分娩的各个阶段。
C2 noun /ˈpɒntɪf/

pontiff

教皇或高级主教
Meaning
the pope or a high-ranking bishop in the Christian church
Example
The pontiff addressed the nation in a televised speech.
教皇在电视演讲中向国家发表讲话。
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。
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 /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。
C2 noun /ˌfɑːrməkəˈpiːə/

pharmacopoeia

药典
Meaning
An official book listing medicinal drugs, their effects, and directions for use.
Example
The doctor referred to the pharmacopoeia to check the drug's proper dosage.
医生查阅了药典，以核对药物的正确剂量。
C2 adjective /ˈpruːdɪʃ/

prudish

过于拘谨的
Meaning
having or revealing a tendency to be easily shocked by matters relating to sex or nudity
Example
She was too prudish to watch the movie with her friends.
她太拘谨了，不愿和朋友一起看电影。
C2 adjective /pɒnˈtɪfɪkəl/

pontifical

与教皇或主教相关的；浮夸的或自命不凡的
Meaning
relating to a pope or bishop; pompous or self-important
Example
His pontifical manner annoyed the other members of the committee.
他的傲慢态度让委员会的其他成员感到不悦。
C2 noun /ˈpriːskrɪpt/

prescript

规定
Meaning
An authoritative rule or direction; something laid down as a command.
Example
The prescript of the organization required strict punctuality.
该组织的规定要求严格的准时。
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。
C2 noun /fɪˈlæt.əl.i/

philately

邮票收藏学
Meaning
the collection and study of postage stamps
Example
Philately is a hobby enjoyed by people of all ages.
邮票收藏学是一项各年龄段人群都喜爱的爱好。
C2 noun /ˈpɛdənt/

pedant

书呆子
Meaning
A person who is excessively concerned with minor details or rules, often in a showy way.
Example
The professor was criticized as a pedant who focused too much on trivial details.
教授被批评为一个书呆子，他过于关注微不足道的细节。
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 noun /ˈfaɪəl/

phial

小玻璃瓶
Meaning
a small glass container for liquids, especially medicines
Example
The doctor gave her a phial of medicine.
医生给了她一瓶药。
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。
C2 noun /foʊˈtɑːmɪtri/

photometry

光测量科学
Meaning
the science of measuring visible light in terms of its perceived brightness to human eyes
Example
Photometry helps in designing efficient lighting systems.
光度测量学帮助设计高效的照明系统。
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。
C2 adjective /ˌpɛstɪˈlɛnʃəl/

pestilential

瘟疫的
Meaning
Relating to or causing pestilence; very harmful, troublesome, or dangerous.
Example
The pestilential smell of the garbage filled the street.
垃圾的瘟疫气味充满了街道。
C2 verb /preɪt/

prate

喋喋不休
Meaning
to talk foolishly or at tedious length about something
Example
He would prate endlessly about his minor achievements.
他会不停地谈论他的微小成就。
C2 verb /ˈprætəl/

prattle

喋喋不休
Meaning
to talk at length in a foolish or inconsequential way
Example
The children would prattle on about their games.
孩子们会不停地谈论他们的游戏。
C2 adjective /pərˈsuːənt/

pursuant

根据
Meaning
in accordance with or following something, especially a law or rule
Example
The decision was made pursuant to the regulations.
决定是根据规定做出的。
C2 noun /ˈpætrɪsaɪd/

patricide

弑父
Meaning
The act of killing one's own father.
Example
The ancient myth describes a son committing patricide to take the throne.
古老的神话描述了一位儿子为了登上王位而弑父。
C2 adjective /ˈprɪɡɪʃ/

priggish

自以为是的道德主义者
Meaning
self-righteously moralistic and superior
Example
He came across as priggish when correcting everyone's manners.
当他纠正每个人的行为时，他显得很自以为是的道德主义者。
C2 noun /ˈpɜːrtnəs/

pertness

厚颜无耻
Meaning
boldness or forwardness in speech or behavior; sauciness
Example
Her pertness during the meeting surprised everyone.
她在会议中的厚颜无耻让所有人都惊讶。
C2 noun /ˈprɒm.ən.tɔːr.i/

promontory

海角
Meaning
A high point of land or rock projecting into a body of water.
Example
The lighthouse stood on a promontory overlooking the sea.
灯塔矗立在俯瞰大海的海角上。
C2 noun /proʊˈsiː.ni.əm/

proscenium

舞台前沿
Meaning
the part of a theater stage in front of the curtain; the arch framing the stage
Example
The actors bowed at the proscenium before leaving the stage.
演员在离开舞台之前向舞台前沿鞠躬。
C2 noun /ˈpɜːrsɪflɑːʒ/

persiflage

轻微的讽刺
Meaning
light and slightly contemptuous mockery or banter
Example
Their conversation was full of persiflage and jokes.
他们的对话充满了轻微的讽刺和笑话。
C2 adjective /ˈpɜːˌblaɪnd/

purblind

盲目或无知
Meaning
Having impaired or defective vision; lacking insight or understanding.
Example
The purblind approach to the problem led to many mistakes.
对问题的盲目处理导致了许多错误。
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。
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。
C2 adjective /pərˈfɛktəbl/

perfectible

可完善的
Meaning
capable of being made perfect or improved
Example
Human nature is imperfect but perfectible.
人性是不完美的，但可以完善。
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。
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。
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。
C2 adjective /pɔːrˈtɛntəs/

portentous

不祥的，严肃的
Meaning
Giving a sign or warning that something, often bad or serious, is going to happen; or overly solemn and pompous.
Example
His portentous tone made everyone nervous about the news.
他那不祥的语气让大家因新闻感到紧张。
C2 noun /pɪˈdɒl.ə.dʒi/

pedology

土壤学
Meaning
The study of soils in their natural environment.
Example
Pedology helps scientists understand soil fertility.
土壤学帮助科学家理解土壤的肥力。
C2 noun /prɪˈfɜːrmənt/

preferment

晋升
Meaning
promotion or advancement in rank, position, or office
Example
He hoped for preferment in the government office.
他希望在政府办公室得到晋升。
C2 noun /prəˈfjuːʒən/

profusion

丰富
Meaning
an abundance or large quantity of something
Example
Spring brought a profusion of wildflowers to the valley.
春天给山谷带来了大量的野花。
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。
C2 verb /prɪˈpɒndəreɪt/

preponderate

占优势
Meaning
To be greater in influence, weight, or number.
Example
In the debate, logical arguments preponderated over emotional appeals.
在辩论中，逻辑论点优于情感呼吁。
C2 noun /ˈplɛdʒɔːr/

pledgeor

担保人
Meaning
a person who gives or offers a pledge or security
Example
The bank accepted the jewelry from the pledgeor as collateral for the loan.
银行接受了担保人提供的珠宝作为贷款的担保。
C2 noun /pəˈtiːnə/

patina

由于年龄或使用，金属、石头或木材表面上的薄膜或光泽；也可以指一种表面外观
Meaning
a surface film or sheen on metal, stone, or wood due to age or use; also, a superficial appearance
Example
The bronze statue developed a green patina after years in the sea air.
这座青铜雕像在海风中多年后形成了绿色的铜绿。
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。
C2 noun /ˈpɒliˌkreɪsi/

polycracy

多元统治
Meaning
rule by many; government by multiple authorities
Example
The nation experienced a polycracy after decentralization reforms.
该国在去中心化改革后经历了多元统治。
C2 noun /prɪˈsɛntɪmənt/

presentiment

预感
Meaning
An intuitive feeling about the future, especially of something bad about to happen.
Example
He had a strong presentiment that the plan would fail.
他有强烈的预感，计划会失败。
C2 noun, adjective /pəˈtrɪʃən/

patrician

贵族
Meaning
A person of noble rank or high social standing; relating to aristocracy.
Example
The patrician families of Rome wielded great power in politics.
罗马的贵族家庭在政治上拥有巨大的权力。
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 /prɪˈhɛnʃən/

prehension

抓握的动作; 抓住某物的能力
Meaning
the act of grasping or seizing; the ability to take hold of something
Example
Therapists assessed the patient's prehension during hand therapy.
治疗师在手部治疗中评估了患者的抓握能力。
C2 noun /ˈpɪnjən/

pinion

一个小齿轮或鸟翅膀的外部部分；限制或使之不能动弹
Meaning
a small gear or the outer part of a bird's wing; to restrain or immobilize
Example
The bird's pinion was injured, preventing it from flying.
鸟的翅膀受伤，无法飞行。
C2 adjective /pərˈfɪdiəs/

perfidious

背叛的
Meaning
deceitful and untrustworthy
Example
The spy was executed for his perfidious actions.
间谍因其背叛行为被执行死刑。
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。
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。
C2 noun /ˈpɑːr.kə.tri/

parquetry

铺设镶木地板的艺术
Meaning
The art or technique of laying parquet floors.
Example
The craftsman specialized in parquetry for luxury homes.
工匠专门为豪华住宅铺设镶木地板。
C2 verb /ˈpɒntɪfɪkeɪt/

pontificate

自负或武断地讲话或行动；担任教皇职务
Meaning
to speak or act in a pompous or dogmatic way; to officiate as a pontiff
Example
He pontificated on the importance of education for over an hour.
他在一个小时内讲述了教育的重要性。
C2 noun /ˈpɛd.ən.tri/

pedantry

对小细节或规则的过度关注
Meaning
Excessive concern with minor details or rules.
Example
His pedantry made the meeting unnecessarily long.
他的偏执让会议变得不必要地漫长。
C2 adjective /ˌpɪkəˈjuːn/

picayune

微不足道的, 琐碎的
Meaning
of little value or importance; trivial
Example
He complained about the picayune details of the contract.
他抱怨合同中的琐碎细节。
C2 noun /ˈpɛrɪstaɪl/

peristyle

由柱子环绕的走廊
Meaning
A continuous porch formed by a row of columns surrounding the perimeter of a building or courtyard.
Example
The Roman villa featured a beautiful peristyle garden.
罗马别墅里有一个美丽的圆柱廊花园。
C2 noun /ˈpɑːdreɪ/

padre

神父
Meaning
A title for a priest, especially in the Roman Catholic Church; also used informally for 'father'.
Example
The soldiers attended mass led by the padre.
士兵们参加了由神父主持的弥撒。
C2 noun /fɪˈlæt.əl.ɪst/

philatelist

集邮家
Meaning
a person who collects or studies postage stamps
Example
The philatelist spent years building a rare stamp collection.
这位集邮家花了多年时间建立了一个稀有的邮票收藏。
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。
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。
C2 noun /ˈfeɪlæŋks/

phalanx

方阵
Meaning
A group of people or things arranged in a compact, close formation; also an ancient Greek military formation.
Example
A phalanx of reporters waited outside the courthouse.
一群记者在法院外等候。
C2 noun /ˌfɑːsfəˈrɛsəns/

phosphorescence

磷光
Meaning
the property of emitting light without noticeable heat
Example
The deep-sea creatures displayed a beautiful phosphorescence.
深海生物展示了美丽的磷光。
C2 adjective /pərˈspɪkjuəs/

perspicuous

清晰
Meaning
Clearly expressed and easily understood; lucid.
Example
The teacher gave a perspicuous explanation of the theory.
老师给出了关于理论的清晰解释。
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 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。
C2 verb /pərˈtɪkjələrˌaɪz/

particularize

具体说明
Meaning
to mention or describe something in detail
Example
The witness was asked to particularize the events of that night.
证人被要求详细叙述那个夜晚的事件。
C2 noun/adjective /prɪˈsɪpɪtənt/

precipitant

沉淀剂
Meaning
As a noun: a substance that causes a substance to be deposited from a solution; as an adjective: acting hastily or impulsively.
Example
The chemist added a precipitant to the solution to observe the reaction.
化学家向溶液中加入了沉淀剂，以观察反应。
C2 noun /pəˈlɛmɪk/

polemic

激烈的抨击
Meaning
a strong verbal or written attack on someone or something
Example
The article was a fierce polemic against the government's policies.
这篇文章是对政府政策的激烈抨击。
C2 noun /ˈpæntəˌskoʊp/

pantoscope

提供广泛或全景视图的光学仪器
Meaning
An optical instrument that provides a wide or panoramic view.
Example
The scientist used a pantoscope to observe the entire horizon.
科学家使用全景镜观察整个地平线。
C2 verb /ˌpriːɪɡˈzɪst/

preexist

提前存在
Meaning
to exist beforehand or before something else
Example
These customs preexist the arrival of modern technology.
这些习俗早于现代技术的到来而存在。
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。
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。
C2 adjective /pəˈrɒnɪməs/

paronymous

同源词
Meaning
Words that are derived from the same root or sound alike.
Example
The words 'effect' and 'effective' are paronymous.
‘Effect’ 和 ‘Effective’ 是同源词。
C2 noun /ˌpoʊpʊˈriː/

potpourri

干花混合物
Meaning
a mixture of dried flowers and spices kept in a bowl to perfume a room; a miscellaneous collection
Example
The living room was filled with the scent of potpourri.
客厅里充满了波普瑞的香气。
C2 verb /fɪˈlændər/

philander

调情
Meaning
to engage in casual or frivolous romantic or sexual relationships
Example
He was known to philander with many women in town.
他以与城里许多女性交往而闻名。
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 noun /ˈpʌlkrɪˌtjuːd/

pulchritude

美丽
Meaning
physical beauty
Example
The actress was admired for her pulchritude as well as her talent.
这位女演员因她的美丽和才华而受到钦佩。
C2 adjective /ˈprɛfətɔːri/

prefatory

前言
Meaning
serving as an introduction or preface
Example
He made some prefatory remarks before the lecture began.
他在讲座开始前做了一些前言性的评论。
C2 noun /ˈprɛlət/

prelate

高级神职人员
Meaning
A high-ranking member of the clergy, especially a bishop or abbot.
Example
The prelate delivered a sermon to the congregation.
普雷拉特向会众发表了讲道。
C2 verb /priːˈdɛstɪn/

predestine

预定
Meaning
to determine or decide something in advance, often regarded as being fixed by fate or divine will
Example
They believed their paths were predestined by fate.
他们相信他们的道路是命运注定的。
C2 noun /ˈpɒlɪɡæmɪst/

polygamist

一夫多妻者
Meaning
a person who has more than one spouse at the same time
Example
The polygamist had three wives living in different houses.
这个多配偶者有三个妻子，他们住在不同的房子里。
C2 noun /pɛlf/

pelf

不正当的钱
Meaning
Money, especially when gained dishonorably.
Example
The corrupt official was motivated only by pelf.
腐败的官员仅仅是为了不正当的钱而动机。
C2 noun /ˈplɛnɪtjuːd/

plenitude

丰富
Meaning
the condition of being full or abundant; a great quantity
Example
The garden was a plenitude of flowers in spring.
春天的花园充满了花卉的丰富性。
C2 noun /ˌfəʊ.təʊ.sen.sɪˈtɪv.ɪ.ti/

photosensitivity

光敏感性
Meaning
Sensitivity to light, especially abnormal sensitivity that may cause discomfort or damage.
Example
Overrubbing can increase photosensitivity.
过度摩擦可能增加光敏感性。
C2 noun prɒkˈsiː.mɪks

proxemics

个人空间使用的研究
Meaning
The study of how people use space and distance to indicate relationships
Example
Understanding proxemics helps in improving interpersonal communication.
理解亲密距离有助于改善人际沟通。
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。
C2 noun /ˌpraɪmoʊˈdʒɛnɪtʃər/

primogeniture

长子继承权
Meaning
The right of the firstborn child to inherit the family estate or title.
Example
Under primogeniture, the eldest son inherited the entire estate.
在长子继承制下，长子继承了整个家族产业。
C2 noun /ˌsuːdəˈnɪmɪti/

pseudonymity

使用笔名
Meaning
the practice or state of using a pseudonym
Example
The author maintained pseudonymity throughout her career.
这位作者在整个职业生涯中一直使用笔名。
C2 noun /ˌpɜː.spɪˈkæs.ɪ.ti/

perspicacity

洞察力
Meaning
Sharp insight, keen understanding and discernment.
Example
Her perspicacity in business decisions led to success.
她在商业决策中的洞察力带来了成功。
C2 noun /ˈpɒl.i.mæθ/

polymath

博学者
Meaning
a person with knowledge of many different subjects
Example
Leonardo da Vinci was a true polymath, excelling in art, science, and engineering.
列奥纳多·达·芬奇是一个真正的博学者，擅长艺术、科学和工程。
C2 noun /ˈpiːs ɡʊdz/

Piece-goods

布料
Meaning
textiles or fabrics sold by the yard or meter; cloth materials
Example
The tailor bought piece-goods from the wholesale market to make custom dresses.
裁缝从批发市场购买了布料来制作定制的衣服。
C2 noun, verb /ˌpæm.fləˈtɪər/

pamphleteer

小册子作者
Meaning
a person who writes or distributes pamphlets, often to promote a political or social cause
Example
In the 18th century, many pamphleteers influenced public opinion.
18世纪，许多小册子作者影响了公众舆论。
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。
C2 adjective /pərˈfɜrvɪd/

perfervid

极其热情的
Meaning
intensely passionate or fervent
Example
She gave a perfervid speech in defense of human rights.
她在为人权辩护时发表了极其热情的演讲。
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。
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。
C2 adjective /pəˈnjʊəriəs/

penurious

极度贫穷
Meaning
extremely poor; poverty-stricken; miserly
Example
The penurious family struggled to buy food.
那个极度贫穷的家庭艰难地购买食物。
C2 noun /ˈplɔːdɪts/

plaudits

赞扬
Meaning
expressions of praise or approval
Example
The scientist received plaudits from the international community.
这位科学家得到了国际社会的赞扬。
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。