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A1 adjective /ˈprɪti/

Pretty

漂亮的; 可爱的; 吸引人的
Meaning
attractive in a delicate way; fairly or moderately
Example
She wore a pretty dress to the party.
她穿着一件漂亮的裙子参加聚会。
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 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 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。
C2 noun /pɒmˈpɒsəti/

pomposity

自大, 傲慢
Meaning
self-important behavior or exaggerated dignity
Example
His speech was full of pomposity and arrogance.
他的演讲充满了自大和傲慢。
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。
C2 noun /ˈpɛnjʊri/

penury

极端贫困
Meaning
extreme poverty or destitution
Example
He grew up in penury but became successful later in life.
他在极度贫困中长大，但后来在生活中成功。
A2 adverb /pəˈhæps/

Perhaps

也许; 可能
Meaning
possibly; maybe; used to express uncertainty or make a suggestion
Example
Perhaps we should call before visiting to make sure they're home.
也许我们应该在访问之前先打个电话，以确保他们在家。
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。
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 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 adjective /pəˈlɛmɪkəl/

polemical

争议的
Meaning
relating to or involving strongly critical or controversial writing or speech
Example
She wrote a polemical article challenging traditional beliefs.
她写了一篇挑战传统信仰的争议文章。
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。
C1 verb /plʌm/

plumb

测量深度或仔细检查
Meaning
to measure the depth of water or examine closely
Example
They used a line to plumb the depth of the lake.
他们用一条线来测量湖的深度。
A2 adjective /ˈpeɪ.ʃənt/

Patient

幸福
Meaning
able to wait calmly; tolerant
Example
She was very patient with her young students.
当她收到奖项时，她无法掩饰自己的幸福。
B2 noun /ˈfɪzɪsɪst/

physicist

物理学家
Meaning
a scientist who studies or specializes in physics
Example
The physicist explained the theory of relativity to the students.
物理学家向学生们解释了相对论。
B2 noun /pəˈræmɪtər/

parameter

参数
Meaning
a limit, boundary, or measurable factor that defines or determines something
Example
We need to set clear parameters for this project.
我们需要为这个项目设定明确的参数。
B2 noun /ˈpɔːt.fəʊ.li.əʊ/

portfolio

工作集、样本或工作清单
Meaning
A collection of work or samples demonstrating skills and expertise.
Example
His portfolio showcased his diverse range of skills.
他的投资组合展示了他广泛的技能。
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。
C1 adjective /prəˈhɪbɪtɪv/

prohibitive

过高的
Meaning
Too high or expensive to be affordable; serving to prevent or discourage action.
Example
The cost of the medication is prohibitive for many families.
药物的费用对于许多家庭来说是过高的。
C1 adjective /ˈpɔːltri/

paltry

微不足道, 微小
Meaning
small or meager; lacking in value or importance
Example
They offered him a paltry sum for his work.
他们为他的工作提供了微不足道的报酬。
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。
B2 noun ˈpærəˌlɛlz

parallels

相似之处
Meaning
Similarities or comparisons between two different things or situations
Example
There are parallels between Japan's aging issues and Bangladesh's situation.
日本的老龄化问题和孟加拉国的情况之间存在相似之处。
C1 adjective /pəˈtɜːrnəl/

paternal

父亲的
Meaning
Relating to or characteristic of a father.
Example
He took a paternal interest in the boy’s education.
他对男孩的教育表现出父亲般的兴趣。
B1 noun /ˌpɜr.sənˈæl.ə.ti/

Personality

个性
Meaning
the combination of characteristics that form an individual's distinctive character; a famous person
Example
She has a very outgoing and friendly personality.
她有非常外向和友好的个性。
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。
B2 adjective /ˈpaʊərləs/

powerless

无力的
Meaning
without ability, influence, or strength
Example
She felt powerless against the unfair system.
她在不公平的系统面前感到无力。
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。
C1 noun, verb /ˌprɒməˈneɪd/

promenade

散步
Meaning
A leisurely walk or stroll, especially in a public place for pleasure or display.
Example
They went for a promenade along the seaside.
他们在海边散步。
C1 adjective /prəˈsiːdʒərəl/

procedural

程序性的
Meaning
Relating to an established or official way of doing something; concerned with procedure.
Example
The committee followed the procedural rules strictly.
委员会严格遵循程序规则。
B2 noun /ˈpleɪˌɔːf/

playoff

决胜赛
Meaning
a series of games played to determine a champion among top teams
Example
The team qualified for the playoffs after a strong season.
该队在强劲的赛季后晋级季后赛。
C2 adjective /ˈpɛneɪt/

pennate

羽毛状的
Meaning
Having parts or structures arranged like a feather; feather-shaped.
Example
The fern has a pennate leaf structure.
蕨类植物的叶片结构是羽毛状的。
C1 adjective /ˈpleɪntɪv/

plaintive

悲伤的, 哀求的
Meaning
expressing sadness or sorrow
Example
He raised a plaintive cry for help.
他发出了一个悲伤的求救声。
C1 noun /ˈpædʒənt/

pageant

选美比赛
Meaning
A public entertainment consisting of a procession of people in elaborate costumes, or a beauty contest.
Example
She won first place in the beauty pageant.
她在选美比赛中赢得了第一名
B1 noun /pɑːm/

Palm

棕榈树
Meaning
a tropical tree with fan-shaped leaves; fruit of the palm tree
Example
The palm tree produces sweet fruit that we enjoy eating.
棕榈树生产我们喜欢吃的甜水果。
B2 noun pəˈluː.tənts

pollutants

污染物
Meaning
A substance that pollutes or contaminates the environment.
Example
Pollutants contribute to environmental degradation.
污染物会导致环境退化。
A2 noun /ˈpɪərɪəd/

period

时期
Meaning
a length or portion of time
Example
The meeting will last for a period of two hours.
会议将持续两个小时的时间段。
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。
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 adjective /ˈperɪʃəbəl/

Perishable

易腐的
Meaning
liable to decay quickly; short-lived
Example
Store perishable foods in the refrigerator.
将易腐食品存放在冰箱中。
C1 noun /ˈpɔːpər/

pauper

乞丐
Meaning
A very poor person.
Example
The pauper begged for food on the street corner.
乞丐在街角乞讨食物。
C2 noun /ˌpætrəˈnɪmɪk/

patronymic

父系名字
Meaning
a name derived from the name of a father or ancestor
Example
In many cultures, surnames are patronymic in origin.
在许多文化中，姓氏源自父系名字。
C1 verb /ˈpætər/

patter

发出重复的轻轻敲打声 / 机械地快速说话
Meaning
to make a repeated light tapping sound; to talk quickly in a rehearsed or mechanical way
Example
Rain pattered softly on the window.
雨滴轻轻拍打着窗户。
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 verb /ˈpɜːrpətreɪt/

perpetrate

实施
Meaning
To commit or carry out, typically a harmful, illegal, or immoral act.
Example
The hackers perpetrated a massive cyber attack on the company.
黑客对公司进行了大规模的网络攻击。
C2 adjective /ˌfærɪˈseɪɪkəl/

pharisaical

伪善的
Meaning
Excessively concerned with formal rules or outward show of morality, often in a hypocritical way.
Example
His pharisaical behavior made people doubt his sincerity.
他的伪善行为让人怀疑他的真诚。
B2 noun /ˈpæθweɪ/

pathway

小径
Meaning
a route or course along which something travels or progresses
Example
The narrow pathway led to the hidden garden.
狭窄的小径通向隐藏的花园。
B1 verb /pərˈfɔːrm/

perform

表演
Meaning
to carry out an action or present entertainment; to function
Example
The orchestra will perform at the concert hall tonight.
乐团今晚将在音乐厅表演。
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。
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。
B1 adjective /prɪˈsaɪs/

precise

精确的
Meaning
Marked by exactness and accuracy of expression or detail.
Example
She gave precise instructions for the experiment.
她为实验提供了精确的指示。
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。
B1 adjective /ˈprɛɡnənt/

pregnant

怀孕的; 有意义的
Meaning
having a child developing in the womb; also, full of meaning or significance
Example
She announced that she was three months pregnant.
她宣布她怀孕三个月了。
C1 verb /pəˈruːz/

peruse

幸福
Meaning
to read something carefully and thoroughly; sometimes used to mean to browse casually
Example
She sat down to peruse the contract before signing it.
当她获得奖项时，她无法掩饰自己的幸福。
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。
B1 verb /piːl/

peel

剥皮
Meaning
to remove the outer covering or skin from a fruit or vegetable
Example
She peeled the mango before eating it.
她在吃之前把芒果削皮了。
B1 noun /piːtʃ/

Peach

桃子
Meaning
a soft round fruit with fuzzy skin, sweet flesh, and a large pit in the center
Example
The peach was perfectly ripe and juicy when I bit into it.
桃子成熟且多汁，当我咬下去时，口感极佳。
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。
C1 adjective /pərˈsweɪdəbl̩/

persuadable

容易说服的
Meaning
capable of being convinced or influenced to do something
Example
She was easily persuadable when it came to trying new foods.
她在尝试新食物时很容易被说服。
C2 noun /ˈproʊtoʊˌplæzəm/

protoplasm

原生质
Meaning
The living substance inside a cell, including the cytoplasm and nucleus.
Example
Scientists observed the movement of protoplasm under the microscope.
科学家在显微镜下观察了原生质的运动。
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。
C2 noun /pɜːr bɔɪld raɪs/

Per boiled rice

预煮米
Meaning
Rice that has been partially boiled in the husk before milling; parboiled rice
Example
Per boiled rice retains more nutrients than regular white rice.
预煮米比普通白米保留更多营养成分。
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 /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 /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 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 /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 /ˈpɔːrtɛnt/

portent

前兆
Meaning
A sign or warning that something, especially something momentous or calamitous, is likely to happen.
Example
The sudden drop in stock prices was seen as a portent of economic trouble.
股票价格的突然下跌被视为经济问题的前兆。
C1 adjective /ˈpɜːrsənəbl/

personable

迷人
Meaning
having a pleasant appearance and manner; attractive and friendly
Example
The new teacher is very personable and easy to talk to.
新老师非常迷人且容易交谈。
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。
B2 noun /ˈpiː.lər/

Peeler

削皮器
Meaning
a kitchen tool used to remove the outer skin or peel from fruits and vegetables
Example
Use a peeler to remove the potato skin.
使用削皮器去除土豆皮。
C1 verb /pərˈsɑːnɪfaɪ/

personify

幸福
Meaning
To represent or embody a quality, idea, or concept in human form.
Example
She personifies kindness and generosity.
当她收到奖项时，她无法隐藏自己的幸福。
C2 verb /pəˈræmbjʊˌleɪt/

perambulate

漫步
Meaning
To walk through or travel around, especially for leisure.
Example
They perambulated the old town, enjoying the sights.
他们在古城漫步，享受着美丽的景色。
C1 adjective /ˈpiːvɪʃ/

peevish

易怒的
Meaning
Easily irritated, especially by unimportant things.
Example
The child grew peevish when denied candy.
孩子因没得到糖果而变得易怒。
B1 noun praɪd

pride

骄傲
Meaning
A feeling of deep pleasure or satisfaction derived from one's own achievements or from achievements associated with one.
Example
Victory Day fills our hearts with pride.
胜利日让我们的心充满了骄傲。
B1 adjective /ˈpeɪn.fəl/

painful

疼痛的
Meaning
causing physical or emotional pain
Example
The injury was very painful, and he needed immediate care.
受伤非常疼痛，他需要立刻接受治疗。
B1 adjective /ˈpʌŋk.tʃu.əl/

Punctual

准时
Meaning
on time; prompt;
Example
She is always punctual for meetings.
她总是准时参加会议。
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。
B2 verb /ˈprɒspər/

prosper

繁荣
Meaning
to succeed or flourish, especially in financial or business matters
Example
With hard work and determination, she managed to prosper in her career.
凭借努力工作和决心，她在事业中取得了成功。
B2 verb /ˈpjʊərɪfaɪ/

purify

净化
Meaning
to make clean or pure; to remove impurities
Example
This filter will purify the water effectively.
这个过滤器将有效地净化水。
B1 /ˈpæt.ən/

Pattern

图案 / 模式
Meaning
A repeated decorative design or a regular way in which something happens or is done.
Example
The dress had a beautiful floral pattern.
这件裙子有一个美丽的花卉图案。
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。
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。
B2 verb /pɪəs/

pierce

刺穿
Meaning
to make a hole through something; to penetrate with a sharp object
Example
The arrow will pierce through the target.
箭矢将穿透目标。
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。
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。
C2 noun /ˈpɛdɪmənt/

pediment

三角山墙
Meaning
a triangular gable found above the horizontal structure of a building, often in classical architecture
Example
The ancient temple had a pediment decorated with sculptures.
古老的寺庙有一个装饰着雕塑的山墙。
C1 noun /ˈprɛsɪdəns/ or /prɪˈsiːdəns/

precedence

优先
Meaning
the condition of being considered more important than someone or something else; priority
Example
Safety takes precedence over speed in this factory.
在这个工厂中，安全优先于速度。
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。
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。
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 /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。
B2 noun

Patriot

爱国者
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 /pəˈθɒlədʒi/

pathology

病理学
Meaning
the scientific study of diseases, their causes, processes, and effects on the body
Example
Advances in pathology helped the doctors identify the rare infection quickly.
病理学的进展帮助医生迅速识别罕见的感染。
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。
B1 noun /ˈpæk.ɪt/

packet

包裹
Meaning
a small package or container holding items or information
Example
He bought a packet of biscuits from the shop.
他从商店买了一个饼干包裹。
A2 noun /prəˈfɛsər/

professor

教授
Meaning
a senior teacher or academic at a college or university
Example
The professor explained the theory clearly.
教授清楚地解释了理论。
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。
A2 noun /paɪ/

Pie

派
Meaning
a baked dish of fruit, meat, or vegetables, typically with a top and base of pastry
Example
My grandmother makes the best apple pie in town.
我的祖母做了城里最好的苹果派。
C2 verb /ˈproʊtjuːbəreɪt/

protuberate

膨胀
Meaning
To swell out or bulge.
Example
The roots began to protuberate from the ground.
根开始从土壤中膨胀出来。
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。
B1 verb /ˈpʌzəl/

puzzle

谜题
Meaning
to confuse or perplex; to think hard about something
Example
The math problem will puzzle even the experts.
数学问题甚至会让专家感到困惑。
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。
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 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。
C2 adjective /prəˈtuːbərənt/

protuberant

突出或膨胀
Meaning
Sticking out or bulging.
Example
His protuberant belly showed after the meal.
饭后他凸出的肚子显现出来。
C1 adjective ˈpɪv.ə.təl

pivotal

关键的
Meaning
Of crucial importance in relation to the development or success of something else.
Example
Renewable energy plays a pivotal role in sustainability.
可再生能源在可持续性中起着关键作用。
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。
C1 noun ˈprɒdʒ.ə.ni

progeny

后代, 子孙, 继承人
Meaning
A descendant or the descendants of a person, animal, or plant; offspring.
Example
The philosopher's teachings have influenced many generations of progeny.
哲学家的教义影响了许多代后代。
B1 noun /ˈpɪdʒ.ən/

Pigeon

鸽子
Meaning
a grey and white bird with a fat body that is common in cities
Example
The pigeon pecked at breadcrumbs on the sidewalk.
鸽子在人行道上啄食面包屑。
C1 noun/verb /ˈprɛdɪkət/ (noun), /ˈprɛdɪkeɪt/ (verb)

predicate

谓语 / 以...为基础
Meaning
noun: the part of a sentence that tells something about the subject; verb: to base or establish something on a particular idea
Example
His theory is predicated on sound research.
他的理论是基于可靠的研究。
B2 noun /pəˈtɪʃən/

petition

请愿书
Meaning
a formal written request, typically signed by many people, appealing to authority about a cause
Example
They signed a petition to improve road safety in the area.
他们签署了一份请愿书，要求改善该地区的道路安全。
C1 adjective /ˈpjuːtrɪd/

putrid

腐烂的
Meaning
decayed and emitting a foul smell
Example
The garbage smelled putrid after days in the sun.
垃圾在阳光下几天后开始发臭，变得腐烂。
A2 adjective, noun /ˈplæstɪk/

plastic

塑料
Meaning
a synthetic material that can be molded; flexible or easily shaped
Example
These containers are made of durable plastic.
这些容器由耐用的塑料制成。
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。
B1 noun, adjective /pəˈdɛstriən/

Pedestrian

行人
Meaning
a person walking on the street; also means dull or ordinary
Example
The pedestrian crossed the road at the crosswalk.
行人通过人行道过马路。
A2 noun /ˈpɒkɪt/

pocket

Meaning
a small, enclosed space in clothing for carrying items
Example
He put his phone in his pocket.
C1 noun /ˈpæl.ət/

Palate

上腭; 区分不同味道的能力
Meaning
the roof of the mouth; a person's ability to distinguish between different flavors
Example
The chef created dishes to please every palate.
厨师创造了让每个味蕾都满足的菜肴。
C1 adjective /pləˈtɒnɪk/

platonic

柏拉图式
Meaning
relating to a close relationship that is not romantic or sexual
Example
They have a platonic friendship that has lasted for years.
他们有一段柏拉图式的友谊，已经持续了多年。