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B1 noun /ˈprəʊ.tiːnz/

proteins

蛋白质
Meaning
Large biomolecules consisting of amino acids that perform essential functions in living organisms, including building and repairing tissues.
Example
Lean meats and legumes provide high-quality proteins.
瘦肉和豆类提供高质量的蛋白质。
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。
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。
B1 noun /pɜːrl/

Pearl

珍珠
Meaning
a hard, lustrous object produced within the soft tissue of a shelled mollusk; used in jewelry
Example
She wore a beautiful pearl necklace to the wedding.
她在婚礼上戴着一条美丽的珍珠项链。
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。
C1 noun,verb /pleɪt/

plait

辫子
Meaning
a braid of hair or straw; to braid
Example
She decided to plait her hair before the party.
她决定在派对前编织她的头发。
C1 noun /ˈpɪn.sərz/

Pincers

钳子
Meaning
a tool made of two curved or hinged pieces of metal used for gripping and pulling things
Example
The chef used pincers to remove the hot pot from the stove.
厨师用钳子把热锅从炉子上取下来。
B2 noun /ˈprɛʃər ˈkʊkər/

Pressure cooker

高压锅
Meaning
a sealed cooking pot that uses steam pressure to cook food faster
Example
Using a pressure cooker reduces cooking time by more than half.
使用高压锅可以将烹饪时间缩短一半以上。
B2 noun /prəˈseʃ.ən/

Procession

游行; 队列;
Meaning
a group of people or vehicles moving forward in an organized way, especially as part of a ceremony
Example
The wedding procession walked slowly to the church.
婚礼游行缓慢地走向教堂。
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。
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。
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。
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 /ˈplɛbɪsaɪt/

plebiscite

公民投票
Meaning
a direct vote by the electorate on an important public question
Example
The government held a plebiscite to decide on the new constitution.
政府举行了公民投票，决定新的宪法。
A2 noun /ˈpeɪn.tər/

Painter

画家
Meaning
a person who paints pictures or decorates buildings
Example
The painter created a beautiful landscape on canvas.
画家在画布上创作了美丽的风景。
B2 noun /ˈproʊtəˌtaɪp/

prototype

原型
Meaning
The first model or version of something, used as a sample for testing or improvement.
Example
The company built a prototype of the new smartphone before mass production.
公司在大规模生产之前构建了新智能手机的原型。
B2 adjective /pəˈθet.ɪk/

Pathetic

可悲的; 令人同情的
Meaning
arousing pity; extremely poor or inadequate
Example
His pathetic attempt to apologize made things worse.
他悲哀的道歉尝试让事情变得更糟。
C2 noun /ˌprɒdɪˈɡæləti/

prodigality

挥霍
Meaning
the quality of being wastefully extravagant
Example
His prodigality with money left him bankrupt.
他对金钱的挥霍让他破产。
C2 adjective /prɪˈmɒnɪtəri/ or /ˌpriːməˈnɪtəri/

premonitory

前兆
Meaning
giving a warning or prediction about something, especially something unpleasant
Example
He ignored the premonitory signs of illness.
他忽视了疾病的前兆。
B1 verb /ˈpɜːrtʃəs/

purchase

购买
Meaning
to buy something; to acquire by paying money
Example
I need to purchase groceries for the week.
我需要购买一周的食物。
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 /ˈpæsɪt/

Passet

奶酪
Meaning
Fresh cheese curds; cottage cheese made from curdled milk
Example
The cook prepared fresh passet by curdling warm milk with lemon juice.
厨师通过用柠檬汁凝固温热的牛奶，制作了新鲜的奶酪。
C1 noun /ˈpɛndənt/

pendant

吊坠
Meaning
a piece of jewelry that hangs from a chain worn around the neck
Example
She wore a silver pendant around her neck.
她戴着一个银色的吊坠在脖子上。
B2 noun, verb /ˈplɑːstər/

plaster

石膏，修补
Meaning
a soft mixture applied to walls or used to cover wounds; or to cover or coat with plaster
Example
The workers plastered the walls to make them smooth.
工人们将墙壁涂上石膏，使其平滑。
B2 adverb /ˈpraɪ.vət.li/

Privately

私下; 保密地
Meaning
in a private manner; without others present; confidentially
Example
She spoke to him privately about the matter.
她私下里和他谈论了这个问题。
C1 adjective /pɜːrt/

pert

俏皮但迷人
Meaning
attractively lively or cheeky in manner or style
Example
She gave a pert reply that made everyone laugh.
她给了一个俏皮的回答，让所有人都笑了。
B1 noun /ˈprɪzənər/

prisoner

囚犯
Meaning
a person who is in prison
Example
The prisoner was granted parole after serving 10 years.
这个囚犯在服刑10年后被释放。
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。
B2 adjective ˌpaɪəˈnɪə.rɪŋ

pioneering

开创
Meaning
Involving new ideas or methods; innovative and original.
Example
Pioneering efforts often lead to success.
开创性努力常常通向成功。
A2 noun /piːs/

peace

和平
Meaning
a state of tranquility or quiet, freedom from disturbance
Example
They hope for peace in the region.
他们希望在该地区实现和平。
C1 adjective /ˈpɒs.tʃə.məs/

Posthumous

死后
Meaning
occurring or continuing after death; published after the author's death
Example
The author received a posthumous award for his last novel.
作者因其最后一部小说获得了死后奖项。
C1 verb /ˈpeɪtrənaɪz/

patronize

屈尊俯就
Meaning
to treat someone in a condescending way; to be a regular customer of a business
Example
Don't patronize me with your fake sympathy.
不要用你虚假的同情来屈尊俯就我。
A2 adjective /ˈpriː.vi.əs/

Previous

先前
Meaning
occurring before in time or order; earlier; former
Example
I reviewed the previous chapter before starting the new one.
我在开始新的一章之前复习了前一章。
C1 noun /ˈsuːdənɪm/

pseudonym

笔名
Meaning
a fictitious name used by an author instead of their real name
Example
Mark Twain was the pseudonym of Samuel Clemens.
马克·吐温是塞缪尔·克莱门斯的笔名。
C1 noun/verb ˈpɪv.ət

pivot

战略转变，中心，过程改变
Meaning
A significant change in business strategy or direction.
Example
The company decided to pivot its business strategy.
公司决定调整其商业策略。
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 /prəˈpɪʃəs/

propitious

有利的
Meaning
giving or indicating a good chance of success; favorable
Example
The sunny weather was a propitious start to the picnic.
阳光明媚的天气是野餐的有利开端。
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。
B2 verb, noun, adjective /prɑːmpt/

prompt

促使 / 快速
Meaning
To cause someone to take action; done without delay.
Example
His speech prompted the audience to ask questions.
他的演讲促使观众提问。
A2 noun ˈprɒdʒ.ekts

projects

项目
Meaning
Individual or collaborative enterprises that are carefully planned to achieve a particular aim.
Example
These projects aim for technological breakthroughs.
这些项目旨在推动技术突破。
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。
B2 adjective /ˈprɛf(ə)rəb(ə)l/

preferable

更可取
Meaning
more desirable or suitable; better than something else
Example
It is preferable to take the train rather than drive in heavy traffic.
在严重交通堵塞的情况下，最好选择乘坐火车。
C1 noun /ˈpɒpjʊləs/

populace

民众
Meaning
the general public; the ordinary people living in a country or area
Example
The new law was welcomed by the local populace.
新法律受到了当地居民的欢迎。
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。
C1 noun pɔɪz

poise

自信与冷静
Meaning
Natural confidence and composure maintained under pressure.
Example
A good speaker maintains poise under pressure.
一个好的演讲者在压力下保持冷静。
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。
C1 noun /ˈpɑːrlər/

parlor

客厅，商店
Meaning
A sitting room in a private house, or a shop providing specified services.
Example
They welcomed the guests into the front parlor.
他们在前厅迎接了客人。
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 noun

Patriot

爱国者
C1 noun /ˈpruːdəns/

prudence

谨慎
Meaning
The quality of being cautious, wise, and exercising good judgment.
Example
She invested her money with great prudence.
她非常谨慎地投资了她的钱。
C1 adjective /ˈpæl.ɪd/

Pallid

苍白，特别是因为健康不好；缺乏实质或活力
Meaning
pale, especially because of poor health; lacking substance or vitality
Example
His pallid complexion showed signs of illness.
他苍白的面色显示出生病的迹象。
B2 noun /pætʃ/

Patch

补丁
Meaning
a small piece of material used to mend a hole; a small area of something different
Example
She sewed a patch over the hole in her jeans.
她在她的牛仔裤上的洞上缝了一个补丁。
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。
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。
B2 adjective /ˈfoʊni/

phony

虚假, 假冒
Meaning
not genuine; fraudulent or insincere
Example
He gave a phony smile to hide his true feelings.
他露出虚假的微笑来掩饰他的真实感情。
C2 adjective /ˈprɛʃənt/ or /ˈpriːʃənt/

prescient

先知的
Meaning
having or showing knowledge of events before they take place
Example
The prescient investor sold his shares just before the market crashed.
那位先知的投资者在市场崩盘之前卖掉了他的股票。
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。
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。
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。
A1 verb pleɪ

play

扮演角色
Meaning
To have a role or function in a situation; to contribute to something.
Example
Artemis will play a crucial role in Mars exploration.
阿耳忒弥斯将在火星探索中发挥关键作用。
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。
A2 noun /per/

pair

一对
Meaning
two things of the same kind that are used together
Example
She wore a matching pair of shoes.
她穿了一双匹配的鞋子。
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。
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 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。
B1 noun /ˈpaʊdər/

powder

粉末
Meaning
a fine, dry substance made of very tiny particles
Example
She sprinkled some powder on the cake.
她在蛋糕上撒了一些粉。
A2 noun /ˈpleɪər/

player

球员
Meaning
a person who participates in a game or sport
Example
The player scored the winning goal.
球员打入了制胜球。
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 /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。
C1 verb /per/

pare

削皮
Meaning
to cut away the outer covering or reduce something gradually
Example
She pared the apple before eating it.
她在吃苹果前削了皮。
A1 noun /ˈpɪk.tʃər/

Picture

图片
Meaning
a visual representation such as a painting, drawing, or photograph
Example
There is a beautiful picture hanging on the wall.
墙上挂着一幅漂亮的图片。
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。
B2 adjective /ˈprɛdʒədɪst/

prejudiced

偏见的
Meaning
having or showing a dislike or bias against a person or group without proper reason
Example
He was prejudiced against people from other regions.
他对来自其他地区的人有偏见。
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 /ˈpleɪˌraɪt/

playwright

剧作家
Meaning
a person who writes plays
Example
Shakespeare is considered the greatest playwright of all time.
莎士比亚被认为是历史上最伟大的剧作家。
B2 adjective /prɪˈzentəbl/

Presentable

适合公众展示; 看起来体面
Meaning
neat and suitable for being seen in public; acceptable in appearance
Example
Make sure you look presentable for the job interview.
确保在面试中看起来像个体面的人。
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。
B1 noun /ˈpɪ.ti/

Pity

同情; 怜悯;
Meaning
a feeling of sadness or sympathy for someone's misfortune; something that causes regret or disappointment
Example
I felt pity for the homeless man in the rain.
我对雨中无家可归的男人感到怜悯。
B2 noun /ˈpæd.i/

Paddy

未加工的稻米; 稻田
Meaning
rice in its natural state before processing; a field where rice is grown
Example
The farmers worked hard in the paddy fields during harvest season.
农民们在收割季节里在稻田里辛勤工作。
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 noun /ˈpleɪn.tɪf/

Plaintiff

原告
Meaning
a person who brings a case against another in a court of law; the person who initiates a lawsuit
Example
The plaintiff filed a lawsuit against the company.
原告对公司提起了诉讼。
B1 noun /ˈpɔːrʃən/

portion

部分
Meaning
A part or share of something.
Example
She ate only a small portion of the meal.
她只吃了餐点的一小部分。
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 /ˌfoʊˈtɑːmɪtər/

photometer

光度计
Meaning
an instrument for measuring the intensity of light
Example
The scientist used a photometer to measure the light in the laboratory.
科学家在实验室里使用光度计来测量光线。
B2 adverb /pəˈtɛnʃəli/

potentially

潜在地
Meaning
with the possibility of becoming something in the future
Example
This project is potentially a huge success.
这个项目潜在地可能是一个巨大的成功。
C2 adjective /paɪd/

pied

花色的
Meaning
having two or more different colors, typically in blotches
Example
The pied cat had black and white patches all over its body.
这只斑猫身上有黑白色的斑点。
C1 noun /ˈpɪl.fər.ɪdʒ/

Pilferage

窃盗（小额盗窃）
Meaning
the theft of small amounts or items, especially from one's workplace
Example
The company installed cameras to prevent pilferage.
公司安装了监控摄像头以防止盗窃。
B2 noun /proʊˈbeɪʃən/

probation

试用期
Meaning
a period of testing or supervision, especially for offenders or new employees
Example
He was placed on probation for six months.
他被安排了六个月的试用期。
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 verb /priːˈɒkjʊpaɪ/

preoccupy

使专心
Meaning
To dominate or engross the mind of someone to the exclusion of other thoughts.
Example
Worries about the future preoccupy him constantly.
担忧未来的问题让他始终处于忙碌状态。
C2 adjective /ˌprɒfɪˈlæktɪk/

prophylactic

预防性
Meaning
intended to prevent disease or an unwanted outcome; protective
Example
The doctor prescribed a prophylactic treatment to prevent infection.
医生开了预防性治疗以防止感染。
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。
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。
C1 noun /ˈpær.ət biːk/

Parrot Beak

鹦鹉嘴
Meaning
a climbing plant with curved red and orange flowers resembling a parrot's beak
Example
The parrot beak flower's unique curved shape makes it a fascinating addition to any garden.
鹦鹉嘴花独特的弯曲形状使它成为任何花园中迷人的补充。
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。
A2 noun /ˈpækɪdʒ/

package

包裹
Meaning
a container or wrapping in which something is packed
Example
He received a package in the mail.
他收到了一份包裹。
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。
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。
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。
A2 noun /pɛt/

pet

宠物
Meaning
a domesticated animal kept for companionship or pleasure
Example
My dog is my favorite pet.
我的狗是我最喜欢的宠物。
B1 noun /ˈpeɪstri/

pastry

糕点
Meaning
a baked food product made from flour, fat, and water, often sweet or savory
Example
I bought a box of fresh pastries for breakfast.
我买了一个盒子的新鲜糕点作为早餐。
C2 noun /proʊˈbɑːsɪs/

proboscis

象鼻
Meaning
The long, flexible nose of some animals, especially an elephant, or a tubular feeding and sucking organ in insects.
Example
The elephant used its proboscis to grab food.
大象用它的象鼻抓食物。
B1 noun /ˈpɒlɪtɪks/

politics

政治
Meaning
activities related to the governance of a country or area, especially the debate between parties having power
Example
Politics often involves making difficult decisions.
政治通常涉及做出艰难的决策。
C2 noun /paɪər/

pyre

火葬堆
Meaning
A heap of combustible material, especially one used for burning a corpse as part of a funeral ceremony.
Example
The villagers built a pyre to honor the deceased.
村民们建造了一堆火葬堆，以尊重已故者。
B2 noun /ˈpær.ə.dɒks/

paradox

悖论
Meaning
A seemingly contradictory statement or situation that may be true; an apparent inconsistency.
Example
The paradox of freedom is that it requires rules.
自由的悖论是它需要规则。
C1 verb /prəˈfes/

profess

宣称
Meaning
to declare or claim openly; to state one's belief
Example
He professes his love for classical music.
他宣称自己热爱古典音乐。
C1 noun /pəˈrɪm.ɪ.tər/

perimeter

周长
Meaning
the continuous line forming the boundary of a closed geometric figure or area
Example
The soldiers guarded the perimeter of the camp.
士兵守卫着营地的周长。
B1 noun /pɒnd/

Pond

池塘
Meaning
a small body of still water formed naturally or by artificial means
Example
The children fed the ducks at the pond in the park.
孩子们在公园的池塘里喂鸭子。
C2 adjective /ˈpjuːtətɪv/

putative

假定的
Meaning
commonly accepted or supposed; generally regarded as such
Example
He is the putative father of the child.
他是孩子的假定父亲。
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。
B1 noun /ˈprɛzəns/

presence

存在
Meaning
The fact or condition of being present; a person's impressive manner or appearance.
Example
His presence in the meeting made everyone feel at ease.
他在会议中的存在让每个人都感到轻松。
C1 noun /prəˈspɛktəs/

prospectus

招生简章
Meaning
a printed document that advertises or describes a school, business, or investment offering
Example
The university sent out a prospectus to attract new students.
大学发送了招生简章以吸引新生。
C1 noun /ˌprɒk.ləˈmeɪ.ʃən/

Proclamation

公告
Meaning
an official public announcement, especially one made by someone in authority
Example
The king issued a proclamation declaring peace.
国王发布了一项公告，宣布和平。
B1 adjective /ˈprɛʃəs/

precious

珍贵的
Meaning
of great value; highly esteemed or cherished
Example
This ring is very precious to my grandmother.
这枚戒指对我奶奶来说非常珍贵。
C2 noun /ˈpjuːdʒɪlɪst/

pugilist

拳击手
Meaning
A professional or skilled boxer.
Example
The pugilist entered the ring with confidence.
拳击手充满信心地进入了拳台。
A2 noun /ˈpæs.ən.dʒər/

Passenger

乘客
Meaning
A person who travels in a vehicle but is not driving it
Example
The bus can carry thirty passengers.
公交车可以载三十名乘客。
B1 noun /ˌprezənˈteɪʃən/

presentation

展示
Meaning
The manner or style in which something is given, offered, or displayed.
Example
The presentation of the new product was well received.
新产品的展示得到了很好的接受。
B2 noun /prɔːn/

Prawn

对虾
Meaning
a large marine crustacean similar to shrimp but typically bigger
Example
The chef prepared delicious prawn curry with coconut milk.
厨师用椰奶做了美味的对虾咖喱。
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。
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。
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。