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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。
C1 noun /pəˈzɛsər/

possessor

所有者
Meaning
A person who owns or holds something.
Example
The possessor of the land built a new house.
土地的所有者建造了一座新房。
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。
C1 verb /praɪ/

pry

窥探 / 干涉
Meaning
to look closely into something; to try to find out private information
Example
She tried to pry into her neighbor’s private life.
她试图窥探她邻居的私人生活。
B1 noun /freɪz/

phrase

短语
Meaning
a small group of words standing together as a conceptual unit
Example
He gave a memorable phrase at the conference.
他在会议上说了一句令人难忘的话。
B2 adjective /ˌpɑːrləˈmɛntri/

parliamentary

议会的
Meaning
relating to a parliament or its members; relating to a system of government with parliamentary authority
Example
The country follows a parliamentary form of government.
这个国家实行议会制政府。
A2 verb /prɪˈtɛnd/

pretend

假装
Meaning
To act as if something is true when it is not.
Example
The children pretended to be superheroes.
孩子们假装成超级英雄。
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 /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。
B1 noun ˈpeɪʃəns

patience

耐心
Meaning
The capacity to accept or tolerate delay, problems, or suffering without becoming annoyed or anxious
Example
Patience is essential when chasing big goals.
耐心对于追求大目标至关重要。
C1 noun /ˌpændəˈmoʊniəm/

pandemonium

混乱
Meaning
Wild and noisy disorder or confusion; uproar.
Example
When the concert was canceled, pandemonium broke out among the crowd.
当音乐会被取消时，混乱在观众中爆发。
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。
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 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 noun /ˈprɒdɪdʒi/

prodigy

神童
Meaning
a person, especially a young one, with exceptional talents or abilities
Example
Mozart was a child prodigy in music.
莫扎特是一个音乐神童。
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。
C1 adjective /ˈpeɪnzˌteɪkɪŋ/

painstaking

非常小心
Meaning
Done with great care and thoroughness.
Example
The artist completed the project with painstaking detail.
艺术家以极其细致的方式完成了这个项目。
C2 noun /pɪθ/

pith

要点，精髓
Meaning
the essential or central part of something
Example
The pith of his argument was that honesty matters most.
他论点的要点是诚实最为重要。
B1 noun /paɪp/

pipe

管道
Meaning
a tube used for conveying liquids or gases
Example
The plumber fixed the broken pipe.
水管工修理了坏掉的管道。
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 adjective /ˈpɪθ.i/

pithy

简洁而有意义
Meaning
concise and meaningful; full of substance
Example
She gave a pithy comment that summarized the issue perfectly.
她给出了一个简洁的评论，完美地总结了问题。
B1 noun /ˈpæsɪŋ/

passing

经过, 死亡
Meaning
the act of moving past something or the end of someone's life
Example
The passing of the leader was a great loss for the nation.
领导人的去世对国家是一个巨大的损失。
C1 noun /ˈpɜːrkəleɪtər/

percolator

咖啡滤泡壶
Meaning
A device used for brewing coffee by continually cycling boiling water through coffee grounds.
Example
She made a fresh pot of coffee using the percolator.
她使用滤泡壶做了一杯新鲜的咖啡。
C1 noun /ˈpɪt.fɔːl/

pitfall

陷阱，困难
Meaning
a hidden or unexpected danger or difficulty
Example
Investors must be aware of the pitfalls of the market.
投资者必须意识到市场中的陷阱。
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。
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。
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 verb /ˌpriːɪˈstæblɪʃ/

preestablish

预先设定
Meaning
To establish or set up beforehand.
Example
Certain rules were preestablished before the meeting.
在会议之前，一些规则已经预先设定。
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。
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。
B2 noun /ˈprɛmɪs/

premise

前提 / 建筑物
Meaning
a statement or idea on which reasoning or an argument is based; also a building or property
Example
His argument was based on a false premise.
他的论点是建立在一个错误的前提上的。
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。
C2 adjective /prɪˈpɒndərənt/

preponderant

主要的
Meaning
Having superior weight, force, influence, or importance.
Example
The preponderant influence of the media shapes public opinion.
媒体的主要影响塑造了公众舆论。
B2 adjective /ˈprɪm.ɪ.tɪv/

Primitive

原始的; 基础的; 粗糙的; 未开发的; 简单的
Meaning
ancient; basic; crude; undeveloped; simple
Example
The tribe still uses primitive tools for hunting and farming.
部落仍然使用原始工具进行狩猎和耕种。
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。
C1 noun /ˌpærəˈnɔɪə/

paranoia

一种不合理且持续的感觉，认为别人想要伤害你或一直在监视你
Meaning
an irrational and persistent feeling that people are 'out to get you' or are constantly watching you
Example
His constant paranoia made it hard for him to trust anyone.
他不断的偏执让他很难信任任何人。
C1 noun /fɪˈlæn.θrə.pi/

philanthropy

慈善事业
Meaning
the desire to promote the welfare of others, often expressed by the generous donation of money to good causes
Example
Philanthropy has helped improve healthcare in many developing countries.
慈善事业帮助改善了许多发展中国家的医疗保健。
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。
C2 noun /ˈpɒsi/

posse

帮派 / 朋友群
Meaning
A group of people, often friends or a group organized to support or enforce the law.
Example
He arrived at the party with his posse of friends.
他和他的朋友帮派一起到达了派对。
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。
A2 noun /pɒt/

Pot

锅
Meaning
a deep round container used for cooking food
Example
She put the vegetables in a large pot to make soup.
她把蔬菜放进一个大锅里做汤。
C1 noun /ˌpɜːsəˈnælɪzeɪʃən/

personalization

个性化, 定制化
Meaning
The action of making something personal or individual; customization.
Example
Personalization in marketing improves customer engagement.
营销中的个性化提升了客户的参与度。
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。
C1 noun prɪˈzɝː.və.tɪv

preservative

防腐剂
Meaning
A chemical substance that prevents decay, fermentation, or other natural processes that cause food deterioration.
Example
Artificial preservatives are harmful to health.
人工防腐剂对健康有害。
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。
C1 noun /ˈpɜːrɡəˌtɔːri/

purgatory

Meaning
A place or state of suffering inhabited by the souls of sinners who are expiating their sins before going to heaven; a temporary condition of torment or suffering.
Example
After the accident, the long recovery felt like a kind of purgatory.
B2 verb /pəˈtroʊl/

patrol

巡逻
Meaning
to move around an area to watch or guard it
Example
The police patrol the streets at night to ensure safety.
警察晚上巡逻街道以确保安全。
C2 noun /ˌpænəˈdʒɪrɪk/

panegyric

赞美诗, 颂辞
Meaning
a formal speech or piece of writing in praise of someone or something
Example
The author wrote a panegyric on the bravery of the soldiers.
作者写了一篇关于士兵英勇的潘尼吉里克。
B2 noun /ˈpɪlər/

pillar

支柱
Meaning
a strong vertical support or mainstay of a structure or system
Example
The ancient temple was supported by massive stone pillars.
古老的庙宇由巨大的石柱支撑。
B2 noun /ˌprɒsɪˈkjuːʃən/

prosecution

起诉
Meaning
The act of bringing a criminal charge against someone and pursuing legal action in court.
Example
The prosecution presented strong evidence against the defendant.
起诉方提出了有力的证据反对被告。
B2 adjective /prɪˈpærəˌtɔːri/

Preparatory

预备的; 初步的; 用于准备的
Meaning
preliminary; introductory; intended as preparation
Example
She attended preparatory classes before the final exam.
她参加了考试前的预备课程。
B2 adjective /plʌmp/

plump

丰满或圆形
Meaning
having a full, rounded shape; pleasantly fat
Example
The cat was plump and well-fed.
那只猫又胖又被很好地喂养。
B2 noun /saɪˈkɒlədʒɪst/

psychologist

心理学家
Meaning
a person who studies mental processes and behavior
Example
The psychologist helped him cope with his anxiety.
心理学家帮助他应对焦虑。
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。
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。
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 adjective /pəˈrɛniəl/

perennial

常青
Meaning
lasting or existing for a long time, or recurring continually
Example
Climate change is a perennial concern for scientists.
气候变化是科学家的一个长期关注问题。
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。
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。
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。
B1 verb /prɪˈdɪkt/

predict

预测
Meaning
to say that something will happen in the future
Example
Scientists predict rain tomorrow.
科学家预测明天会下雨。
A2 noun /ˈfəʊtəɡrɑːf/

photograph

照片
Meaning
a picture made using a camera
Example
She took a photograph of the sunset.
她拍了一张日落的照片。
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 /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。
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 /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。
C2 noun /ˈpæn.θi.ɪ.zəm/

pantheism

泛神论
Meaning
The belief that God and the universe are identical, or that everything is a manifestation of God.
Example
Spinoza’s philosophy is often associated with pantheism.
斯宾诺莎的哲学常与泛神论相关联。
B2 noun /ˈpæs.taɪm/

Pastime

消遣
Meaning
an activity done regularly for enjoyment; a hobby or recreational activity
Example
Reading books is her favorite pastime during weekends.
阅读书籍是她在周末的最爱消遣。
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 /ˈpɪm.pəl/

Pimple

痘痘
Meaning
a small, inflamed elevation of the skin; a spot on the skin, especially on the face
Example
She was embarrassed about the pimple on her forehead.
她因额头上的痘痘而感到尴尬。
C2 noun /ˈproʊbɪti/

probity

廉洁
Meaning
The quality of having strong moral principles; honesty and decency.
Example
The judge was admired for his integrity and probity.
法官因其正直和廉洁而受到赞赏。
C1 noun, adjective /ˌproʊlɪˈtɛəriən/

proletarian

无产阶级
Meaning
Relating to the working class, especially those who do not own property.
Example
The movement was rooted in proletarian struggles.
这场运动根植于无产阶级的斗争中。
C1 noun /pəˈraɪə/

pariah

弃儿
Meaning
An outcast; someone who is rejected by society or a social group.
Example
After the scandal, he became a social pariah.
丑闻过后，他成了一个社会弃儿。
B2 adjective /ˈpær.ə.lel/

Parallel

平行
Meaning
side by side and having the same distance continuously between them; similar or corresponding
Example
The two roads run parallel to each other for several miles.
这两条道路在好几英里内平行。
B2 noun /saɪˈkɒlədʒi/

psychology

心理学
Meaning
the scientific study of the mind and behavior
Example
Psychology helps us understand how people think and act.
心理学帮助我们理解人们如何思考和行动。
B2 verb /prɪˈzjuːm/

presume

假设
Meaning
To suppose something is true without proof; to take for granted.
Example
I presume she has already left for the meeting.
我假设她已经去参加会议了。
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。
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。
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。
B2 verb /ˈpenɪtreɪt/

penetrate

穿透
Meaning
to go into or through something; to understand something deeply
Example
The bullet penetrated the wall.
子弹穿透了墙壁。
C1 adjective /pəˈnɪnsjələr/

peninsular

半岛状的
Meaning
Relating to or resembling a peninsula.
Example
The peninsular region is surrounded by water on three sides.
半岛地区三面被水包围。
C1 noun /ˈpɔːr.kjə.paɪn/

Porcupine

豪猪
Meaning
a large rodent with defensive spines or quills on its body
Example
The porcupine raised its quills when threatened.
豪猪在受到威胁时竖起了它的刺。
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。
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 verb /pərˈsiːv/

perceive

感知
Meaning
to become aware of or understand something through the senses
Example
I perceive a change in his attitude.
我感知到他态度的变化。
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 /ˈprəʊ.lɒɡ/

prologue

序言
Meaning
an introduction to a book, play, or event
Example
The novel begins with a short prologue set in the past.
这本小说以一段设定在过去的简短序言开始。
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。
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。
B2 adjective /pælɛˈstɪnɪən/

palestinian

巴勒斯坦的
Meaning
relating to Palestine or its people
Example
The Palestinian people have a rich cultural heritage.
巴勒斯坦人民拥有丰富的文化遗产。
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。
B2 noun /pʌls/

Pulse

豆类
Meaning
edible seeds of leguminous plants such as lentils, beans, and peas
Example
Pulses are an excellent source of protein for vegetarians.
豆类是素食者的优秀蛋白质来源。
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。
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。
C1 noun /prəˈpɛlər/

propeller

螺旋桨
Meaning
A mechanical device with blades that rotates to drive a ship, aircraft, or other vehicle forward.
Example
The airplane’s propeller cut through the air with great speed.
飞机的螺旋桨以极快的速度切割空气。
B2 noun /pæd/

pad

便签本
Meaning
a small cushion or block of soft material; also a set of sheets of paper fastened together
Example
He wrote her phone number on a yellow pad.
他把她的电话号码写在一个黄色的便签本上。
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。
C1 noun /pɒmp/

pomp

盛大, 华丽
Meaning
ceremonial display or splendor; grandeur
Example
The graduation ceremony was full of pomp and circumstance.
毕业典礼充满了盛大和华丽。
B1 noun /pəˈsɪf.ɪk ˈoʊ.ʃən/

Pacific Ocean

太平洋
Meaning
The largest and deepest ocean on Earth, stretching from Asia to the Americas.
Example
The Pacific Ocean is the largest ocean on Earth.
太平洋是地球上最大的海洋。
B1 noun /ˈpaɪ.lət/

Pilot

飞行员
Meaning
a person who operates the controls of an aircraft
Example
The experienced pilot landed the plane safely during the storm.
经验丰富的飞行员在风暴中安全着陆。
B1 noun /ˈprɛɡnənsi/

pregnancy

怀孕
Meaning
the condition of being pregnant; the period during which a woman carries a developing fetus
Example
Her pregnancy was carefully monitored by her doctor.
她的怀孕状况由医生仔细监测。
C1 adjective /pərˈmɪsəbl̩/

permissible

允许的
Meaning
allowed or permitted by rules or law
Example
It is permissible to park here after 6 p.m.
下午六点后可以在这里停车。
C1 adjective /ˌpɜːrpənˈdɪkjələr/

perpendicular

垂直
Meaning
At an angle of 90 degrees to a given line, plane, or surface.
Example
The ladder was placed perpendicular to the ground for safety.
梯子为了安全被放置在地面上与之垂直。
C2 noun /ˈplɛdʒiː/

pledgee

被作为担保而给与某物的人
Meaning
a person to whom something is pledged or given as security
Example
The bank is the pledgee of the collateral until the loan is repaid.
银行是担保品的债权人，直到贷款偿还为止。
C1 noun /pɪˌdɛs.tri.ə.naɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/

pedestrianization

行人化
Meaning
Making areas pedestrian-friendly, closing any area to vehicle traffic and making it open only for pedestrians.
Example
The pedestrianization of city centers reduces pollution.
城市中心的行人化减少了污染。
C2 noun /ˈpoʊ.ə.si/

poesy

诗意
Meaning
poetry; the art or composition of poems
Example
The anthology was filled with romantic poesy.
这本选集充满了浪漫的诗意。
B2 noun /prəˈtɛstər/

protester

抗议者
Meaning
a person who takes part in a protest or demonstration
Example
The protester spoke passionately about the cause.
抗议者激情洋溢地谈论了这个原因。
A2 noun /piˈænoʊ/

Piano

钢琴
Meaning
a large keyboard musical instrument with black and white keys that produces sound by striking strings with hammers
Example
The little girl practiced piano for one hour every day.
这个小女孩每天练钢琴一个小时。
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。
B1 adjective /pərˈtɪk.jʊ.lər/

particular

特别
Meaning
specific or special; distinct from others
Example
He is very particular about his diet.
他对自己的饮食非常挑剔。
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。
C1 verb /piːk/

pique

激发
Meaning
to stimulate interest or curiosity; to arouse resentment or anger
Example
Her remarks piqued his curiosity about the secret project.
她的评论激起了他对秘密项目的好奇心。
C1 adjective /ˈprɪvi/

privy

秘密知识
Meaning
having access to secret or private knowledge
Example
She was privy to the confidential discussions.
她知道机密讨论。
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。
C1 noun /pəˈnæʃ/

panache

与众不同的风格
Meaning
Flamboyant confidence of style or manner; distinctive and stylish elegance.
Example
He delivered his speech with great panache.
他以极大的自信发表了演讲。
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。
C1 noun /ˌpriːməˈnɪʃən/ or /ˌprɛm-/

premonition

预感
Meaning
a strong feeling that something is about to happen, often something negative
Example
She had a premonition of danger before the trip.
她在旅行前有一种危险的预感。
C1 adjective পারসিভেবল

perceivable

可察觉的
Meaning
Able to be seen, noticed, or detected.
Example
The changes in winter weather are perceivable in rural areas.
冬季天气的变化在农村地区是可察觉的。
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。
B2 adverb /ˈprez.ənt.li/

Presently

目前; 很快; 稍后
Meaning
at the present time; soon; in a little while
Example
The doctor will see you presently.
医生很快就会见到你。
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。