B2 noun /ˈprɪv.ə.lɪdʒ/

Privilege

特权

Meaning

a special right or advantage that only one person or group has

Example

It's a privilege to work with such talented people.

与如此有才华的人一起工作是一种特权。

C2 /ˈpæn.ə.pli/

panoply

全套装备

Meaning

A complete or impressive collection of things; a full set of armor.

Example

The museum displayed a panoply of ancient weapons.

博物馆展示了一套古代武器的全套装备。

A2 noun /ˈpiːˈsi/

pc

个人电脑

Meaning

abbreviation for 'personal computer', a machine for performing digital operations

Example

I just bought a new PC for work.

我刚买了一个新的个人电脑用于工作。

C2 noun /pɪˈlɑːf/

Pillaw

皮拉夫

Meaning

a dish of rice cooked in seasoned broth, often with meat and vegetables

Example

We enjoyed a delicious chicken pillaw for dinner.

我们享用了美味的鸡肉皮拉夫作为晚餐。

C2 noun /prɪˈzɛntmənt/

presentment

正式呈交

Meaning

The act of presenting something formally or officially; a formal statement or document.

Example

The lawyer made a presentment of the evidence to the court.

律师将证据呈交给法庭。

A2 noun/verb /puːl/

pool

游泳池

Meaning

a small body of still water, or a game played in a rectangular table with balls

Example

The children swam in the pool all afternoon.

孩子们整个下午都在游泳池里游泳。

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。

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。

C2 noun /ˈpær.əkˌsɪz.əm/

paroxysm

突如其来的爆发

Meaning

A sudden, violent outburst of emotion or activity.

Example

She was seized by a paroxysm of laughter.

她被一阵突如其来的笑声席卷。

C2 noun /ˈpɛdəˌɡɒɡ/

pedagogue

教师

Meaning

a teacher, especially a strict or formal one

Example

The old pedagogue insisted on discipline in the classroom.

那位老教育学家坚持在课堂上纪律。

C1 noun /ˈplæz.mə/

Plasma

血液的液体部分；电离气体；无凝血蛋白的血清

Meaning

the liquid part of blood; ionized gas; blood serum without clotting proteins

Example

Blood plasma contains various proteins and nutrients.

血浆含有各种蛋白质和营养物质。

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。

B2 noun /ˈpɑːtnəʃɪp/

partnership

合作伙伴关系

Meaning

the state of being a partner or a group of partners

Example

Our partnership has helped both companies grow.

我们的伙伴关系帮助了两家公司增长。

B1 verb /pɔːr/

pour

倒

Meaning

to flow or cause to flow in a steady stream; to rain heavily

Example

Please pour the water into the glass carefully.

请小心地把水倒入玻璃杯。

B2 noun /ˈpɔːrɪdʒ/

porridge

Meaning

A soft food made by boiling oats or other grains in milk or water.

Example

She had a bowl of porridge for breakfast.

C1 noun /pluːm/

plume

一根大而柔软的羽毛，或者类似羽毛的东西

Meaning

a large, soft feather or something resembling a feather

Example

The soldier wore a red plume on his helmet.

士兵戴着一根红色羽毛在他的头盔上。

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。

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。

B2 verb /pəˈzɛs/

possess

拥有 / 拥有

Meaning

To have or own something; to hold a quality or characteristic.

Example

She possesses great talent in music.

她在音乐上拥有巨大的天赋。

B2 adjective /poʊˈɛt.ɪk/

poetic

诗意的

Meaning

having qualities of poetry; expressive, beautiful, or imaginative

Example

Her speech had a poetic rhythm that captivated the audience.

她的演讲有着一种诗意的节奏，吸引了听众。

C2 noun /ˈpɔːrfəri/

porphyry

一种硬的火成岩

Meaning

A hard igneous rock containing crystals, often used for decorative or building purposes.

Example

The ancient Romans used porphyry to make columns and statues.

古罗马人使用波斐里石制作柱子和雕像。

C2 adjective /njuːˈmætɪk/

pneumatic

气动的

Meaning

operated by air or gas under pressure

Example

The factory uses pneumatic tools for assembly.

工厂使用气动工具进行组装。

B1 noun /pərˈfɔːrmər/

performer

表演者

Meaning

a person who entertains an audience by acting, singing, dancing, or playing music

Example

The performer received a standing ovation for her song.

表演者因她的歌曲获得了起立鼓掌。

A2 noun /ˈplænɪt/

Planet

行星

Meaning

a celestial body moving in an elliptical orbit around a star

Example

Mars is the fourth planet from the sun.

火星是离太阳第四颗行星。

B1 noun pɔːrt

Port

港口

Meaning

A town or city with a harbor where ships load or unload.

Example

Ports improve maritime trade.

港口促进了海上贸易。

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。

C2 noun /ˈpoʊltɪs/

poultice

温暖的草药敷料

Meaning

a soft, moist mass of material applied to the body to relieve soreness and inflammation

Example

The nurse applied a warm poultice to his injured leg.

护士把温暖的敷料敷在他受伤的腿上。

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。

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。

B2 adverb /ˈpʌb.lɪk.li/

Publicly

公开地; 公然地;

Meaning

in a public manner; openly; for everyone to see or know

Example

The company publicly announced their new policy.

公司公开宣布了他们的新政策。

B2 adjective /prəˈpoʊzd/

proposed

提议的

Meaning

suggested or put forward for consideration or discussion

Example

The proposed changes will improve the system.

提议的变更将改善系统。

C1 noun /ˈpoʊʃən/

potion

药水

Meaning

a liquid with healing, magical, or poisonous properties

Example

The witch gave the hero a healing potion.

女巫给了英雄一个治疗药水。

B2 noun ˈprɒs.pekt

prospect

前景

Meaning

The possibility or likelihood of some future event occurring.

Example

The project's success holds great prospect for the economy.

项目的成功为经济带来了巨大前景。

B2 noun /ˈpriːmiəm/

premium

保费

Meaning

an amount of money paid regularly for an insurance policy; something of superior quality or value

Example

You need to pay your insurance premium every year.

你每年需要支付你的保险费。

B2 noun /prəˈmoʊ.tər/

promoter

推广员

Meaning

A person or organization that helps to organize or finance an event, business, or product launch.

Example

The promoter organized a concert for the new band.

推广员为新乐队组织了一场音乐会。

B1 noun /prəˈduː.sər/

Producer

制片人

Meaning

a person who supervises the making of a film, play, or broadcast program; someone who creates or manufactures goods

Example

The film producer invested millions in the new movie project.

电影制片人投资了数百万美元在这个新电影项目中。

C1 noun /pɒˈstɛrɪti/

posterity

后代

Meaning

All future generations of people.

Example

The monument was built for the benefit of posterity.

这座纪念碑是为后代的利益而建造的。

B1 noun /ˈpɑː.vər.t̬i/

Poverty

贫困; 缺乏基本需求

Meaning

the state of being extremely poor; lack of basic necessities

Example

Many organizations work to reduce poverty around the world.

许多组织致力于减少全球贫困。

B2 noun /ˈpæm.flət/

pamphlet

宣传册

Meaning

a small booklet or brochure containing information or arguments about a subject

Example

The health department distributed a pamphlet about nutrition.

卫生部门分发了关于营养的宣传册。

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。

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。

B1 noun /ˈplʌm.ər/

plumber

水管工

Meaning

a person who installs or repairs water pipes

Example

The plumber fixed the leaking pipe in the kitchen.

水管工修好了厨房里漏水的管道。

C1 noun ˌprəʊ.baɪˈɒt.ɪk

probiotic

有益的细菌

Meaning

Live microorganisms that provide health benefits when consumed in adequate amounts.

Example

Yogurt is a natural source of probiotics that aid digestion.

酸奶是益生菌的天然来源，有助于消化。

C2 noun /ˈplɛntɪtjuːd/

plentitude

丰富

Meaning

the condition of being full or abundant

Example

The garden offered a plentitude of flowers in spring.

花园在春天提供了丰富的花卉。

A1 noun /ˈpɛnsəl/

pencil

Meaning

an instrument for writing or drawing, typically made of wood with a graphite core

Example

He drew a picture with a pencil.

B2 noun /fəˈnɒmɪnən/

phenomenon

现象

Meaning

an observable event, fact, or occurrence, often unusual or remarkable

Example

The Northern Lights are a natural phenomenon.

北极光是自然现象。

C1 verb pleɪɡd

plagued

困扰

Meaning

Troubled or afflicted persistently by problems or difficulties.

Example

People are plagued by anxiety and depression.

人们受到焦虑和抑郁的困扰。

B2 adjective /ˈprɑːspərəs/

Prosperous

繁荣的; 兴旺的;

Meaning

successful in material terms; flourishing financially

Example

The company became very prosperous after launching their new product.

该公司在推出新产品后变得非常繁荣。

B2 noun /feɪz/

Phase

阶段; 变化或发展的过程中一个明确的阶段或时期

Meaning

a distinct period or stage in a process of change or development

Example

The project is now in its final phase.

该项目现在处于最后阶段。

B2 adjective ˌpriːhɪˈstɒrɪk

prehistoric

史前的, 在书面记录之前的时间

Meaning

Belonging to the time before written records.

Example

The prehistoric era was marked by the rise of early humans.

史前时代的特点是早期人类的崛起。

B2 noun prəˈsiːdɪŋz

proceedings

程序

Meaning

An event or a series of activities involving a formal or set procedure.

Example

The proceedings discussed language issues.

程序讨论了语言问题。

A2 verb /ˈpræktɪs/

practise

练习

Meaning

to do something repeatedly to improve skill; to work in a profession

Example

She practises piano for two hours daily.

她每天练习两个小时钢琴。

B1 noun /ˈprəʊsesɪŋ/

processing

处理

Meaning

the series of actions or steps taken to achieve a particular end, especially in data or food handling

Example

Data processing takes place in the server.

数据处理在服务器上进行。

B1 noun ˈproʊtest

protest

抗议

Meaning

A statement or action expressing disapproval of or objection to something.

Example

Students organized a protest.

学生们组织了一个抗议。

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。

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。

A2 noun /ˈpɛni/

penny

便士

Meaning

a small coin of low value; a very small amount of money

Example

He found a penny on the sidewalk and smiled.

他在人行道上找到了一枚便士并笑了。

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。

C2 noun /ˈpɛntəˌɡræm/

pentagram

五角星

Meaning

A five-pointed star often used as a symbol in magic, mysticism, or religion.

Example

The wizard drew a pentagram on the floor as part of the ritual.

魔法师在地板上画了一个五角星，作为仪式的一部分。

C1 adjective /ˈpælpəbl̩/

palpable

幸福

Meaning

easily perceived or felt; so intense as to seem almost tangible

Example

There was a palpable sense of excitement in the room.

当她收到奖项时，她无法隐藏自己的幸福感。

C2 adjective /pɪˈdʒɒrətɪv/

pejorative

贬义的

Meaning

Expressing contempt or disapproval.

Example

He used pejorative terms to insult his opponents.

他用贬义的词语侮辱他的对手。

B2 adjective, noun /ˈsaɪkɪk/

psychic

Meaning

relating to the mind or supernatural powers; a person claiming to have extrasensory abilities

Example

The psychic claimed she could predict the future.

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。

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 noun /ˈprɑːtɪstənt/

protestant

新教徒

Meaning

a member of the Christian church that separated from the Roman Catholic Church during the Reformation

Example

Martin Luther was a key figure in the Protestant Reformation.

马丁·路德是新教改革的关键人物。

A2 noun, verb, adjective /ˈprɛzənt/

present

呈现

Meaning

existing or happening now; to give something to someone in a formal way

Example

She presented her report to the team yesterday.

她昨天向团队展示了她的报告。

C2 noun /ˈpraɪəri/

priory

修道院

Meaning

a small monastery or convent governed by a prior or prioress

Example

The old priory was converted into a museum.

那个古老的修道院被改造成了博物馆。

B2 noun

Patriot

爱国者

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。

C2 adjective /ˌpɒliˈæn.ɪ.ɪʃ/

pollyannaish

过于乐观

Meaning

overly or blindly optimistic

Example

Her pollyannaish attitude ignored the obvious problems.

她的过于乐观的态度忽略了明显的问题。

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。

A2 adjective /prəˈfɛʃənl/

professional

专业

Meaning

relating to a job that requires special training or education

Example

She is a professional dancer who performs internationally.

她是一位专业舞者，国际上有表演。

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 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 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 pɑrˈtɪʃən

partition

分割

Meaning

The action of dividing or being divided into parts; separation.

Example

Partition caused unrest.

分割引发了不安。

B1 verb /prəˈpoʊz/

propose

提议

Meaning

to suggest an idea or plan for consideration; to ask someone to marry you

Example

I propose we take a short break.

我提议我们休息一下。

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。

B1 adverb /ˈpræk.tɪ.kəl.i/

Practically

实际上; 几乎; 几乎

Meaning

in a practical manner; almost; nearly

Example

The project is practically finished.

这个项目几乎完成。

A2 noun /ˈpɑːsˌpɔːrt/

passport

护照

Meaning

an official government document that identifies a person and allows them to travel internationally

Example

She renewed her passport before traveling abroad.

她在出国前更新了她的护照。

B1 noun /pərˈsɛntɪdʒ/

percentage

百分比

Meaning

a proportion or share in relation to a whole

Example

The percentage of students who passed the exam was high.

通过考试的学生百分比很高。

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。

B2 adjective /prəˈtɛktɪv/

protective

保护性的

Meaning

giving or capable of giving protection; shielding from harm or danger

Example

She wore a protective helmet while riding her bike.

她骑自行车时戴着保护性头盔。

C2 noun /ˈpoʊtənˌteɪt/

potentate

君主

Meaning

A monarch or ruler, especially one with absolute power.

Example

The ancient land was ruled by a powerful potentate.

古老的土地由一个强大的君主统治。

C1 noun /ˈpæs.ɪ.fɪst/

pacifist

和平主义者

Meaning

a person who believes in peace and opposes war or violence

Example

She is a committed pacifist who campaigns against armed conflict.

她是一个坚定的和平主义者，致力于反对武装冲突。

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。

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。

C1 verb /plɒd/

plod

缓慢而坚定地工作

Meaning

to work slowly and steadily, often with effort or difficulty

Example

He plodded through his homework despite feeling tired.

尽管他感到疲倦，他还是慢慢地完成了作业。

B2 noun /prækˈtɪʃ.ən.ər/

practitioner

从业者

Meaning

a person actively engaged in a profession, especially medicine or law

Example

She is a skilled medical practitioner.

她是一位合格的医学从业者。

C1 noun /ˈpɛnɪtəns/

penitence

忏悔

Meaning

The action or feeling of showing sorrow and regret for having done wrong.

Example

His eyes were full of penitence after realizing his mistake.

他在意识到自己的错误后，眼中充满了忏悔。

C2 verb /pɔːrˈtɛnd/

portend

预示

Meaning

To be a sign or warning that something, especially something bad, is going to happen.

Example

Dark clouds portend a storm.

暗云预示着暴风雨。

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。

C1 noun ˌpriː.dɪs.pəˈzɪʃ.ən

predisposition

倾向

Meaning

A natural tendency or inclination toward a particular behavior or condition.

Example

Genetic factors can influence a person's predisposition to diseases.

基因因素可以影响一个人对疾病的先天倾向。

B2 noun /ˈpesɪˌmɪzəm/

pessimism

悲观主义

Meaning

A tendency to see the worst aspect of things or believe the worst will happen.

Example

Her constant pessimism made it hard to stay optimistic.

她的悲观主义让保持乐观变得很困难。

C1 adjective /ˌfɪl.ænˈθrɒp.ɪk/

philanthropic

慈善的

Meaning

showing concern for the welfare of others; generous and charitable

Example

She is known for her philanthropic activities in the city.

她因在城市中的慈善活动而闻名。

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 /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 /ˈpærəpɛt/

parapet

防护墙

Meaning

A low protective wall along the edge of a roof, balcony, or bridge.

Example

The soldier hid behind the parapet for protection.

士兵躲在防护墙后面以保障安全。

C1 noun /prəˈpraɪəti/

propriety

得体

Meaning

Conformity to accepted standards of behavior or morality.

Example

He always behaved with the utmost propriety in public.

他在公共场合总是表现得体。

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。

C1 noun /ˌpænəˈsiːə/

panacea

万灵药

Meaning

A solution or remedy for all difficulties or diseases.

Example

Education is often seen as a panacea for social problems.

教育通常被视为社会问题的万能药。

B2 noun /pʌbˈlɪs.ɪ.ti/

Publicity

宣传

Meaning

public attention or notice given to someone or something; advertising or promotion

Example

The movie received a lot of publicity before its release.

这部电影在上映之前获得了很多宣传。

C2 verb /ˈpɛkjʊˌleɪt/

peculate

贪污

Meaning

To embezzle or steal money, especially public funds.

Example

The corrupt official was found guilty of peculating government funds.

腐败的官员被判定为盗用政府资金。

B2 noun /ˈpærɪʃ/

parish

教区

Meaning

A local church community or the area served by a parish church.

Example

The parish gathered for Sunday service.

教区成员为周日的服务聚集在一起。

B1 noun prəˈpoʊzəl

proposal

提案

Meaning

A plan or suggestion, especially a formal or written one, put forward for consideration or discussion by others.

Example

The proposal was not sustained.

这个提案没有被接受。

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 noun /ˈpʌndɪt/

pundit

专家

Meaning

An expert in a particular subject or field who is frequently called upon to give opinions to the public.

Example

Political pundits debated the election results on television.

政治专家在电视上讨论了选举结果。

B1 noun /ˈprəʊɡræmɪŋ/

programming

编程

Meaning

the process of designing and writing computer programs

Example

He has been learning programming for several months now.

他已经学习编程好几个月了。

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 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。

B2 noun, adjective /ˌpəʊstˈɡrædʒuət/

postgraduate

研究生

Meaning

A student who has completed a first degree and is studying for a further degree.

Example

She is doing postgraduate research in physics.

她正在做物理学的研究生研究。

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。

B2 noun prəʊb

probe

探测器

Meaning

An unmanned exploratory spacecraft designed to transmit information about its environment.

Example

The probe collected data from the planet's surface.

探测器从行星表面收集数据。

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。

B1 verb /pɑːrtɪsɪˈpeɪtɪŋ/

participating

参加

Meaning

Taking part in an activity or event.

Example

He is participating in the Antarctic expedition.

他正在参加南极探险。

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。

B1 adverb /ˈpɜːfɪktli/

perfectly

Meaning

in a perfect manner; without flaws

Example

She performed the task perfectly.

C1 noun /ˈpriːˌkɜrsər/

precursor

前身

Meaning

Something or someone that comes before another and indicates the approach of something else.

Example

The steam engine was a precursor to modern trains.

蒸汽机是现代火车的前身。

C2 noun ˈpær.ə.ɡən

paragon

典范

Meaning

A person or thing regarded as a perfect example of a particular quality; a model of excellence.

Example

Neom is a paragon of sustainable urban design.

Neom 是可持续城市设计的典范。

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 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。