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B1 noun /pruːf/

proof

证据
Meaning
evidence or argument establishing a fact or the truth of a statement
Example
The detective presented proof of the suspect's guilt.
侦探提供了嫌疑人有罪的证据。
C1 noun /ˈprəʊsiːdz/

proceeds

收入
Meaning
money obtained from an event, activity, or sale
Example
The proceeds from the charity event were donated to the orphanage.
慈善活动的收入被捐赠给了孤儿院。
C1 adjective /ˈpɜːrtɪnənt/

pertinent

相关的
Meaning
Relevant or applicable to a particular matter.
Example
She asked a pertinent question during the meeting.
她在会议中提出了一个相关的问题。
C2 noun /ˌpærəˈnɔɪæk/

paranoiac

偏执的人
Meaning
A person who suffers from paranoia or exhibits extreme, irrational distrust and suspicion.
Example
The paranoiac refused to leave his house, fearing everyone was against him.
这个偏执的人拒绝离开家，因为他害怕每个人都反对他。
C1 noun ˌpraɪɔːrɪtaɪˈzeɪʃən

prioritization

优先排序
Meaning
The action or process of deciding the relative importance or urgency of things.
Example
Effective prioritization ensures resources are used efficiently.
有效的优先排序确保资源得到有效利用。
C1 noun /ˈpærɪti/

parity

平价
Meaning
the state or condition of being equal, especially in status or pay
Example
The campaign aims to achieve pay parity between men and women.
这项运动旨在实现男女之间的工资平等。
B2 noun prɪˈsɪʒ.ən

precision

精确度
Meaning
The quality of being exact and accurate.
Example
High precision instruments are used in surgery.
在手术中使用高精度仪器。
B1 verb /pərˈsweɪd/

persuade

幸福
Meaning
to convince someone to do or believe something through reasoning or argument
Example
He persuaded his friend to join the club.
她无法掩饰收到奖项时的快乐。
A2 adjective /praʊd/

Proud

自豪
Meaning
feeling deep pleasure from one's achievements; having high self-respect
Example
She was proud of her daughter's academic achievements.
她为女儿的学术成就感到自豪。
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。
B2 noun /ˈpraɪ.vət ˈtuː.tər/

Private tutor

私人导师
Meaning
a teacher who gives individual instruction to a student outside of regular school
Example
The private tutor helped the student improve his math skills.
私人导师帮助学生提高了他的数学技能。
C1 adjective /ˈprɪnsəpəld/

principled

有原则的
Meaning
acting in accordance with moral or ethical standards
Example
He is a principled leader who always puts honesty first.
他是一个有原则的领导，总是把诚实放在第一位。
C1 noun /ˈsaɪkiː/

psyche

灵魂 / 心智
Meaning
the human soul, mind, or spirit
Example
The novel explores the depths of the human psyche.
这本小说探索了人类心智的深度。
C1 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 verb /prɪˈzaɪd/

preside

主持
Meaning
to be in charge of a meeting, event, or organization
Example
She will preside over the meeting tomorrow.
她明天将主持会议。
C1 noun /pərˈvɜr.sə.ti/

Perversity

堕落; 顽固;
Meaning
deliberate determination to behave in an unreasonable or unacceptable way; the quality of being contrary or obstinate
Example
His perversity in refusing help frustrated everyone.
他拒绝帮助的堕落让所有人都沮丧。
C2 noun /ˈprɒsədi/

prosody

韵律学
Meaning
The patterns of rhythm and sound used in poetry and speech.
Example
The professor explained how prosody affects the mood of a poem.
教授解释了韵律学如何影响诗歌的情绪。
B2 noun pɛsts

pests

害虫, 害动物
Meaning
Harmful or troublesome creatures, especially insects or small animals that damage crops, food, or living spaces.
Example
Pests can damage crops and cause diseases.
害虫可能损害作物并引发疾病。
C2 noun /ˈpɒm.əl/

pommel

剑柄或鞍座上的圆形按钮
Meaning
the rounded knob on the handle of a sword or saddle
Example
He gripped the sword firmly by the pommel.
他紧紧地抓住剑柄的波梅尔部分。
C1 noun /ˈpreɪsiː/

precis

摘要
Meaning
A concise summary of a text or speech.
Example
The student submitted a précis of the long article.
学生提交了一篇长文章的摘要。
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。
C1 verb /pərˈteɪn/

pertain

涉及
Meaning
to relate or have reference to something
Example
The rules pertain to all students in the school.
这些规则适用于学校的所有学生。
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。
C2 adjective /ˈpɛkənt/

peccant

有罪的
Meaning
Guilty of a moral offense or wrongdoing; sinful.
Example
The judge declared the peccant official unfit for office.
法官宣布有罪的官员不适合担任职务。
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。
B2 adjective /ˈplen.tɪ.fəl/

Plentiful

丰盛的; 大量的
Meaning
abundant; existing in large quantity
Example
The harvest was plentiful this year due to good weather.
今年由于良好的天气，收成非常丰盛。
C1 verb /prəˈkræs.tɪ.neɪt/

procrastinate

拖延, 延迟, 推迟
Meaning
To delay or postpone action; to put off doing something, especially out of habitual carelessness or laziness.
Example
He tends to procrastinate when facing difficult tasks.
他在面对困难任务时倾向于拖延。
C2 verb /pɑːrtʃ/

parch

使干燥
Meaning
to make something extremely dry, especially by exposure to heat
Example
The scorching sun began to parch the fields.
炙热的太阳开始把田地弄干。
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。
C1 noun /ˌfəʊtəʊˈsɪnθɛtɪk ɪˈfɪʃənsi/

photosynthetic efficiency

光合作用效率
Meaning
The measure of how effectively plants convert light energy into chemical energy through the process of photosynthesis, directly affecting plant growth and crop yield.
Example
Improving photosynthetic efficiency can increase crop yields.
提高光合作用效率可以增加作物产量。
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。
C2 noun /ˌpæliˈeɪʃən/

palliation

缓解
Meaning
relief of symptoms without curing the underlying disease or problem
Example
Palliation is often the focus of care for terminally ill patients.
缓解通常是末期患者护理的主要重点。
B2 verb /pərˈsiːvd/

perceived

幸福
Meaning
to become aware of something through the senses or the mind; to understand or interpret
Example
She perceived a hint of sadness in his voice.
当她收到奖项时，她无法掩饰自己的幸福。
A2 noun /prɪns/

prince

王子
Meaning
a male member of a royal family, especially the son of a king or queen; a ruler of a principality
Example
The prince addressed the nation on his birthday.
王子在生日那天向全国发表了讲话。
B2 noun ˌprɒd.ʌkˈtɪv.ɪ.ti

productivity

生产力
Meaning
The effectiveness of productive effort, especially in industry, as measured in terms of the rate of output per unit of input.
Example
Improved irrigation boosts productivity.
改进的灌溉提高了生产力。
A2 verb /pʊl/

pull

拉
Meaning
to exert force to move something toward oneself; to drag or tug
Example
Please pull the door to open it.
请拉门打开。
C2 noun /ˈpjuːdʒɪlɪzəm/

pugilism

拳击
Meaning
The practice or sport of boxing.
Example
He studied the art of pugilism in his youth.
他在年轻时研究了拳击的艺术。
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 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 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。
A2 verb /ˈprɒmɪs/

promise

承诺
Meaning
to assure someone that one will definitely do something; to give one's word
Example
I promise to help you with your homework.
我承诺帮助你做作业。
C1 adjective prɪˈkeə.ri.əs

precarious

危险的
Meaning
Not securely held or in position; dependent on chance; uncertain.
Example
His financial situation is precarious.
他的财务状况是危险的。
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 /ˈprɪkəl/

prickle

Meaning
to cause a slight stinging or tingling sensation on the skin
Example
Her skin began to prickle in the cold wind.
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。
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。
C2 adjective /prɪˈsɛnʃənt/

presentient

预感
Meaning
Having a feeling or sense of something about to happen; predictive.
Example
She was presentient of the coming disaster.
她预感到即将来临的灾难。
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。
C1 noun /ˈpoʊdiətrɪst/

podiatrist

足科医生
Meaning
a doctor specializing in foot care
Example
I have an appointment with the podiatrist for my ankle pain.
我约了足科医生治疗我的脚踝疼痛。
C1 verb /ˈprɒfəsaɪ/

prophesy

预言
Meaning
to state or predict that something will happen in the future, especially as if divinely inspired
Example
The monk prophesied that peace would return to the land.
那位和尚预言和平将会回到这个国家。
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 adjective /ˈpreɪz.wɜː.ði/

Praiseworthy

值得赞扬
Meaning
deserving praise; commendable; admirable
Example
Her charitable work is truly praiseworthy.
她的慈善工作确实值得赞扬。
B2 adjective /ˌsaɪkəˈlɒdʒɪkəl/

psychological

心理学的
Meaning
relating to the mind or mental processes.
Example
She studied the psychological effects of trauma on children.
她研究了创伤对儿童的心理影响。
B2 adjective /ˈprɒmɪnənt/

prominent

显著的
Meaning
Important, famous, or easily noticeable.
Example
He is a prominent leader in the community.
他是社区中的一个杰出领导者。
B1 noun /per/

Pear

梨
Meaning
a sweet juicy fruit with a rounded shape that is wider at the bottom than the top
Example
She enjoyed a fresh pear from the orchard.
她享受着来自果园的新鲜梨子。
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。
B1 verb /prəˈmoʊt/

promote

推广
Meaning
to help something develop or increase; to advance someone to a higher position
Example
The company promotes environmental awareness.
公司推广环保意识。
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。
B2 noun /ˈpjʊə.rɪ.ti/

Purity

纯净; 清洁; 无污染
Meaning
the state of being pure; cleanness or freedom from contamination
Example
The purity of the mountain water was remarkable.
山水的纯净令人赞叹。
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。
C1 noun prəˈpʌl.ʃən

propulsion

推进力
Meaning
The action of driving or pushing forward.
Example
Jet engines provide propulsion for aircraft to travel long distances.
喷气发动机为飞机提供推进力，使其能够飞行长距离。
A2 noun /ˈpoʊɪt/

poet

诗人
Meaning
a person who writes poems
Example
The poet wrote about love and nature.
诗人写了关于爱情和自然的诗。
A2 noun /pɪn/

pin

别针
Meaning
a small thin piece of metal used to fasten or hold things together
Example
She used a pin to attach the note to the board.
她用别针把纸条固定在黑板上。
C2 adjective /ˌpɛrɪpəˈtɛtɪk/

peripatetic

流浪者
Meaning
Traveling from place to place, especially for work or based on lifestyle.
Example
He led a peripatetic life as a traveling teacher.
他作为一名旅行教师过着流动的生活。
B1 noun /pɑːrˌtɪsɪˈpeɪʃən/

participation

参与
Meaning
the action of taking part in something
Example
Her participation in the competition was commendable.
她在比赛中的参与值得称赞。
B2 noun /ˈpæn.ɪk/

Panic

恐慌
Meaning
sudden uncontrollable fear or anxiety; a state of widespread fear and anxiety
Example
The fire alarm caused panic among the students.
火警铃声引起了学生们的恐慌。
B1 noun /paɪl/

pile

堆
Meaning
a large amount of something stacked or placed in a heap
Example
He placed the books in a pile on the table.
他把书堆放在桌子上。
C1 adjective /ˈplæsɪd/

placid

平静的，安宁的
Meaning
calm and peaceful, not easily disturbed
Example
She had a placid expression despite the chaos around her.
尽管周围一片混乱，她的表情依然平静。
C2 noun /ˌproʊɪˈbɪʃənɪst/

prohibitionist

禁酒主义者
Meaning
A person who supports or advocates prohibition, especially of alcohol.
Example
The prohibitionist campaigned against the sale of liquor in the town.
禁酒主义者在城里反对酒类销售的运动。
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。
B1 noun /prəʊ/

pro

职业选手
Meaning
a professional, especially in sports; or a person who is in favor of something
Example
He plays tennis like a pro.
他像职业选手一样打网球。
B1 noun /prɪnt/

Print

印刷; 标记; 痕迹;
Meaning
words, letters, or pictures produced on paper using a machine; a mark made by pressing something onto a surface
Example
The book is available in both digital and print versions.
这本书有数字版和印刷版可供选择。
C1 noun /ˈpɜːrpɪtreɪtər/

perpetrator

罪犯
Meaning
a person who commits a harmful, illegal, or immoral act
Example
The police arrested the perpetrator of the crime.
警方逮捕了犯罪嫌疑人。
C1 noun /ˈfiː.nɪks/

phoenix

凤凰鸟
Meaning
a mythical bird that is reborn from its ashes; symbol of immortality or renewal
Example
The legend says the phoenix rises from its ashes every 500 years.
传说凤凰每500年从自己的灰烬中复生。
B1 noun /ˈprɛər/

prayer

祈祷
Meaning
a solemn request for help or expression of thanks addressed to God or another deity
Example
She recited a prayer before the meal.
她在饭前念了祈祷词。
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 adjective /pɪˈkjuː.li.ər/

Peculiar

奇怪的; 异常的; 稀有的
Meaning
strange or odd; unusual; belonging exclusively to
Example
She has a peculiar way of speaking.
她有一种奇怪的说话方式。
C1 noun /prɪˈzʌmp.ʃən/

Presumption

假设; 推定;
Meaning
an idea that is taken to be true without proof
Example
There is a presumption of innocence in the legal system.
法律系统中有无罪推定。
C2 adjective /pruːˈdɛnʃəl/

prudential

审慎的
Meaning
involving or showing prudence, especially in financial or business matters
Example
The bank has set prudential rules to protect depositors.
银行制定了审慎的规则以保护存款人。
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。
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。
B1 noun /pɑrˈtɪs.ə.pənt/

Participant

参与者
Meaning
a person who takes part in something; someone who participates in an activity or event
Example
Every participant in the marathon received a medal.
每个马拉松参与者都收到了奖牌。
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 /ˈpɒliˌɑːrki/

polyarchy

多元治理
Meaning
government by many people
Example
Polyarchy allows multiple parties to share power.
多元治理允许多个党派共享权力。
C1 adverb /ˈpiːs.miːl/

Piecemeal

逐步地; 一片一片地
Meaning
done or made gradually, one piece at a time; fragmentary; unsystematic
Example
The renovation was done piecemeal over several years due to budget constraints.
由于预算限制，翻新工作是在几年内逐步完成的。
C2 adjective /ˈpjuːɪsənt/

puissant

强大的
Meaning
having great power or influence; mighty
Example
The king was a puissant ruler whose word was law.
国王是一个强大的统治者，他的话就是法律。
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。
C1 noun /ˈpiː.hən/

Peahen

母孔雀
Meaning
female peacock
Example
The peahen is less colorful than the male peacock.
母孔雀比雄孔雀少了色彩。
B2 noun /pʌntʃ/

Punch

打孔工具
Meaning
a tool used for making holes or indentations in materials
Example
The carpenter used a punch to make holes in the leather.
木匠使用打孔工具在皮革上打孔。
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。
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。
C2 adverb /ˌpɛlˈmɛl/

pell-mell

杂乱无章
Meaning
In a confused, rushed, or disorderly manner.
Example
The children ran pell-mell through the playground.
孩子们在游乐场里杂乱无章地奔跑。
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。
B1 noun /ˈpɜr.fjuːm/

Perfume

香水
Meaning
a fragrant liquid made from essential oils and alcohol; a pleasant smell
Example
She wore her favorite perfume to the party.
她穿着最喜欢的香水去参加聚会。
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。
A2 verb /pɒp/

pop

爆炸
Meaning
to make a short, sharp sound, or to burst or break with such a sound
Example
The balloon popped when I accidentally pricked it with a pin.
气球爆裂了，当我不小心用针戳它时。
B1 noun /pɪl/

pill

药丸
Meaning
a small round piece of medicine to be swallowed
Example
He took a pill to relieve his headache.
他吃了一颗药丸来缓解头痛。
B2 noun pərˈsweɪ.ʒən

persuasion

通过理性或情感说服某人
Meaning
The act of convincing someone to change their viewpoint through reasoning or emotion.
Example
Effective persuasion is key to a successful speech.
有效的劝说是成功演讲的关键。
C1 adjective /ˈpɛndənt/

pendent

悬挂的
Meaning
hanging down or suspended
Example
The pendent branches touched the ground.
悬挂的树枝触碰了地面。
C1 noun /ˈprɒksi/

proxy

代理人
Meaning
A person authorized to act on behalf of another; a substitute.
Example
She voted by proxy at the meeting.
她在会议上通过代理投票。
B2 verb /pæt/

pat

Meaning
to touch someone or something gently, often to show affection or approval
Example
She gently patted the dog on its head.
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。
C1 verb /ˈpɛtrɪfaɪ/

petrify

石化
Meaning
to make someone so frightened that they are unable to move or think; to turn into stone
Example
The loud noise petrified the little child.
大声的噪音让孩子石化了。
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。
B1 noun /ˈpiː.nʌt/

Peanut

花生
Meaning
an edible seed that grows underground and is commonly eaten as a snack or used in cooking
Example
Roasted peanuts are a popular snack in many countries.
烤花生在许多国家都是受欢迎的小吃。
C2 adjective /prɪˈhɛnsɪbəl/

prehensible

可抓取的
Meaning
capable of being grasped or seized
Example
The tool has a prehensible handle that improves safety.
这个工具有一个可抓取的把手，能提高安全性。
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。
B2 adverb /prɪˈzjuːməbli/

presumably

可以推测
Meaning
used to convey that something is assumed to be true though not known for certain
Example
Presumably, he forgot to send the email.
可以推测，他忘记了发送邮件。
B1 noun, verb /paʊnd/

pound

英镑
Meaning
a unit of weight equal to 16 ounces or a unit of currency
Example
The price of the book is five pounds.
这本书的价格是五英镑。
B2 noun /saɪˈkaɪətrɪst/

psychiatrist

精神科医生
Meaning
a medical doctor specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of mental illness
Example
The psychiatrist prescribed medication for the patient’s anxiety.
精神科医生为患者的焦虑开了药。
C1 adjective /priːˈɛmɪnənt/

preeminent

杰出
Meaning
Surpassing all others; very distinguished in some way.
Example
She is a preeminent scientist in the field of genetics.
她是遗传学领域的杰出科学家。
C1 adjective /ˈpɜːrmiəbl̩/

permeable

可渗透的
Meaning
allowing liquids or gases to pass through
Example
The soil in this area is very permeable to water.
这个地区的土壤对水非常可渗透。
A1 noun /ˈfəʊtəʊ/

photo

照片
Meaning
a picture or image captured by a camera
Example
I took a photo of the sunset.
我拍了一张日落的照片。
C1 adjective /ˌsaɪkəˈpæθɪk/

psychopathic

精神病的
Meaning
Relating to or affected by psychopathy; showing chronic mental disorder with abnormal or violent behavior.
Example
The film portrayed a psychopathic killer with no sense of empathy.
电影描绘了一个没有同情心的精神病杀手。
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 noun /ˈpɛntəɡən/

pentagon

Meaning
A plane figure with five straight sides and five angles; also refers to the US Department of Defense building.
Example
The Pentagon is one of the most iconic government buildings in the United States.
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 /poʊˈlær.ɪ.ti/

polarity

极性
Meaning
the state of having two opposite or contradictory tendencies, opinions, or aspects
Example
The polarity between the two political parties is growing stronger.
两个政治党派之间的极性越来越强。
C1 noun /ˌprɒvəˈkeɪʃən/

provocation

挑衅
Meaning
An action or statement that is intended to make someone angry or to cause a reaction.
Example
His rude comment was a clear provocation.
他的粗鲁评论是明显的挑衅。
C1 noun /ˈpʊlpɪt/

pulpit

讲道台
Meaning
a raised platform in a church from which the preacher delivers a sermon
Example
The pastor stood at the pulpit to address the congregation.
牧师站在讲道台上向会众致辞。
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。