B2 verb /prəˈvoʊk/

provoke

挑衅

Meaning

To cause someone to become angry or to cause a reaction.

Example

His words provoked a heated argument.

他的话引发了一场激烈的争论。

B2 noun /ˈpred.ə.ses.ər/

Predecessor

前任

Meaning

a person who held a job or office before the current holder; something that came before another thing

Example

The new manager learned from his predecessor's mistakes.

新经理从他的前任的错误中学习。

B2 verb /prɪˈsiːdɪd/

preceded

之前发生

Meaning

came before something in time, order, or position

Example

Dark clouds preceded the heavy rainfall.

乌云在暴雨之前出现。

B2 adjective /ˈpæsɪv/

passive

被动; (语法) 被动语态

Meaning

not actively responding or participating; in grammar, denoting the voice in which the subject undergoes the action

Example

Instead of taking charge, he remained passive during the meeting.

他在会议中没有采取主导，而是保持被动。

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。

B2 adverb /ˈpɑrʃəli/

Partially

部分地; 不完全地;

Meaning

to some extent; not completely; incompletely

Example

The building was only partially destroyed in the fire.

这座建筑在火灾中仅部分被摧毁。

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 /prɒkˈsɪmɪti/

proximity

接近

Meaning

Nearness in space, time, or relationship.

Example

The proximity of the school to her house made it convenient.

学校离她家很近，这使得它很方便。

B2 noun prɒsˈpɛr.ɪ.ti

prosperity

繁荣

Meaning

The state of being prosperous; success or wealth.

Example

The country achieved great prosperity during the last decade.

这个国家在过去十年中取得了巨大的繁荣。

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。

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。

B2 noun /ˈfoʊ.bi.ə/

Phobia

极度的恐惧; 厌恶

Meaning

an extreme or irrational fear of or aversion to something

Example

She has a phobia of spiders.

她有蜘蛛恐惧症。

B2 adjective prɪˈlɪm.ɪ.nər.i

preliminary

初步

Meaning

Denoting an action or event preceding or done in preparation for something fuller or more important.

Example

Preliminary steps are crucial before the main project.

初步步骤在主要项目之前至关重要。

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。

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。

B2 noun /ˈpaɪ.θən/

Python

蟒蛇

Meaning

a large non-venomous snake that kills prey by constriction

Example

The python wrapped around its prey tightly.

蟒蛇紧紧缠绕着它的猎物。

B2 verb /ˈprɒsɪkjuːt/

prosecute

起诉

Meaning

to institute legal proceedings against someone

Example

The lawyer decided to prosecute the case after gathering sufficient evidence.

律师在收集到足够证据后决定起诉此案。

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 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。

B2 noun, verb, adjective /ˈpeɪtənt/ or /ˈpætənt/

patent

专利

Meaning

a government license granting exclusive rights to an inventor; also to obtain such rights

Example

He patented his new invention to protect it from being copied.

他为保护他的发明不被复制而申请了专利。

B2 adjective /ˈpraɪ.ər/

Prior

先前的

Meaning

existing or coming before in time; previous; earlier

Example

You need prior approval before making any changes to the system.

在对系统进行任何修改之前，你需要事先获得批准。

B2 noun /præŋk/

prank

恶作剧

Meaning

A trick that is intended to be funny but not harmful.

Example

They played a harmless prank on their friend during the party.

他们在派对上和朋友玩了一个无害的恶作剧。

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 /prɪˈveɪl/

prevail

占上风

Meaning

To prove more powerful or superior; to be widespread or common.

Example

Justice will always prevail over injustice.

正义总会战胜不公正。

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。

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。

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。

B2 noun /pərˈspek.tɪv/

Perspective

视角

Meaning

a particular attitude toward or way of regarding something; a point of view; the art of representing three-dimensional objects

Example

From his perspective, the decision was completely wrong.

从他的角度看，这个决定完全错误。

B2 noun /ˈpɪl.ɡrɪm/

Pilgrim

朝圣者; 旅行者

Meaning

a person who journeys to a sacred place for religious reasons; a traveler

Example

The pilgrim walked for days to reach the holy shrine.

朝圣者走了好几天才到达圣地。

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.

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。

B2 noun ˌfoʊ.t̬oʊˈsɪn.θə.sɪs

photosynthesis

光合作用

Meaning

The process by which green plants use sunlight to synthesize foods from carbon dioxide and water.

Example

Plants depend on photosynthesis for survival.

植物依靠光合作用来生存。

B2 noun ˈprɑː.sest fuːdz

processed foods

加工食品

Meaning

Foods that have been altered from their natural state through various methods such as canning, freezing, refrigeration, dehydration and aseptic processing.

Example

Excessive consumption of processed foods leads to health issues.

过量消费加工食品会导致健康问题。

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 verb /priːtʃ/

preach

宣讲

Meaning

to deliver a religious or moral talk, often in a church setting

Example

The pastor preached about forgiveness and kindness.

牧师宣讲了宽恕与善良。

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。

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 verb /plʌndʒ/

plunge

迅速跳入或潜水；突然下降

Meaning

to jump or dive quickly; to fall sharply

Example

She plunged into the swimming pool.

她跳进了游泳池。

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。

B2 noun /ˈpref.ər.əns/

Preference

偏爱

Meaning

a greater liking for one alternative over another or others

Example

She has a preference for classical music over pop music.

她更喜欢古典音乐而不是流行音乐。

B2 adjective /ˈprɒfɪtəbl/

profitable

盈利的

Meaning

yielding profit or financial gain

Example

The company has become highly profitable after the new strategy was implemented.

公司在实施新策略后变得极具盈利性。

B2 noun /ˈpen neɪm/

Pen-name

笔名

Meaning

a fictitious name used by an author instead of their real name; a pseudonym

Example

Mark Twain was the pen-name of Samuel Clemens.

马克·吐温是塞缪尔·克莱门斯的笔名。

B2 noun /ˌproʊɪˈbɪʃən/

prohibition

禁止

Meaning

The act of forbidding something by law or authority.

Example

The government announced the prohibition of smoking in public places.

政府宣布在公共场所禁烟。

B2 noun /ˈprɒvɪns/

province

省

Meaning

a principal administrative division of certain countries or empires.

Example

The province is known for its rich cultural heritage and stunning landscapes.

这个省因其丰富的文化遗产和壮丽的自然景观而闻名。

B2 noun /pliː/

Plea

请求; 呼吁; 辩解

Meaning

an urgent and emotional request; a defendant's formal response to a criminal charge; an excuse or justification

Example

She made a plea for help during the emergency.

在紧急情况下，她请求帮助。

B2 noun /ˈpɪk.səl/

pixel

数字图像或显示器的最小单位

Meaning

the smallest unit of a digital image or display

Example

The image is blurry because some pixels are missing.

图像模糊，因为一些像素丢失了。

B2 noun /ˈplænər/

planner

计划者

Meaning

a person who makes plans or a book used for organizing schedules and tasks

Example

She uses a daily planner to organize her meetings.

她使用每日计划本来组织她的会议。

B2 verb /ˈpɪnpɔɪnt/

pinpoint

精确定位

Meaning

to locate or identify something with precision

Example

The detective was able to pinpoint the exact location of the suspect.

侦探能够精确地定位嫌疑人的位置。

B2 noun/verb /pəʊl/

poll

民意调查

Meaning

a survey of public opinion or voting in an election

Example

The poll revealed that most people favored the new policy.

民意调查显示大多数人支持新政策。

B2 adjective /ˈpæʃənət/

passionate

热情的

Meaning

showing or caused by strong feelings or a strong belief

Example

He is passionate about environmental conservation.

他对环境保护充满热情。

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。

B2 adjective /prəˈnaʊnst/

pronounced

明显的

Meaning

very noticeable or strongly marked

Example

There is a pronounced difference between the two styles.

这两种风格之间有明显的区别。

B2 noun /ˈprɒbləm ˈsɒlvɪŋ/

problem-solving

问题解决

Meaning

The process of finding solutions to difficult or complex issues.

Example

Problem-solving skills are key to leadership.

解决问题的技能是领导力的关键。

B2 verb /pərˈsuː/

pursue

追求

Meaning

to follow or chase with the intent to catch or achieve something

Example

She decided to pursue her dreams of becoming a doctor.

她决定追求成为医生的梦想。

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。

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 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。

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 /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 /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。

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。

B2 adjective /ˌsaɪkiˈætrɪk/

psychiatric

Meaning

relating to mental illness or its treatment

Example

The psychiatric hospital provides care for those with severe conditions.

B2 adjective /ˈpeɪ.ə.bəl/

Payable

应付的

Meaning

required to be paid; owed as a debt

Example

The amount is payable within thirty days of the invoice date.

该金额应在发票日期后30天内支付。

B2 noun /ˈpaɪ.rə.si/

Piracy

海盗行为；盗版

Meaning

the practice of attacking and robbing ships at sea; the unauthorized use or reproduction of copyrighted material

Example

Software piracy costs companies billions of dollars annually.

软件盗版每年给公司造成数十亿美元的损失。

B2 noun /ˈplæn.tɪn/

Plantain

大蕉

Meaning

a large green banana-like fruit that is usually cooked before eating

Example

Plantain can be fried, boiled, or baked and is a staple food in many tropical countries.

大蕉可以油炸、煮沸或烘烤，是许多热带国家的主食。

B2 verb /pʌmp/

pump

抽水

Meaning

to force liquid or gas to move in a particular direction using a device

Example

They pumped water from the well into the tank.

他们把水从井里抽到水箱里。

B2 adjective /ˈpæn.ɪ.ki/

Panicky

惊慌的; 焦虑和害怕的

Meaning

feeling or showing panic; anxious and fearful

Example

The crowd became panicky when the fire alarm sounded.

当火警响起时，群众变得惊慌失措。

B2 verb /poʊk/

poke

戳

Meaning

to push or prod with a finger or pointed object

Example

Don't poke me with your finger.

不要用手指戳我。

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。

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 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。

B2 noun, verb /pɪə(r)/

peer

同级

Meaning

noun: a person of the same rank or status; verb: to look closely or with difficulty

Example

He tried to peer through the fog to see his peers on the other side.

他试图穿过雾气，看他的同伴在另一边。

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 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。

B2 adjective /ˈprɒmɪsɪŋ/

promising

有前途的

Meaning

showing signs of future success or potential

Example

She is a promising young scientist with great ideas.

她是一个有前途的年轻科学家，拥有伟大的想法。

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。

B2 adjective /prəˈdʌk.tɪv/

Productive

高效的

Meaning

efficient; yielding good results; fruitful

Example

Working from home has made me more productive than ever before.

在家工作让我比以往更高效。

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。

B2 verb /pəˈluːt/

pollute

污染

Meaning

to make air, water, or land dirty and harmful to people, animals, and plants

Example

Factories pollute the environment with toxic chemicals.

工厂用有毒化学品污染环境。

B2 noun /ˈpær.ə.daɪs/

Paradise

天堂; 完美幸福的地方或状态; 理想的地方

Meaning

heaven; a place or state of perfect happiness; an ideal or perfect place

Example

The tropical island was like paradise for the tourists.

热带岛屿对游客来说就像天堂一样。

B2 verb /pliːd/

plead

恳求

Meaning

to make an emotional appeal; to present a case in court

Example

She pleaded for mercy.

她恳求宽恕。

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。

B2 noun /ˈpɛzənt/

peasant

农民

Meaning

a poor farmer or agricultural laborer who owns or rents a small piece of land for cultivation

Example

The peasant worked hard in the fields from dawn to dusk.

农民从黎明到黄昏在田地里辛勤劳作。

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 noun /ˈpæʃ.ən/

Passion

热情

Meaning

strong enthusiasm or excitement for something; intense emotion or feeling

Example

Her passion for music led her to become a professional singer.

她对音乐的热情促使她成为一名职业歌手。

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。

B2 noun /ˌprɒp.əˈɡæn.də/

Propaganda

宣传; 谣言

Meaning

information spread to promote a particular political cause or point of view

Example

The government used propaganda to influence public opinion during the war.

政府在战争期间使用了宣传来影响公众舆论。

B2 noun prəˈdʒɛk.ʃən

projection

声音投射

Meaning

The strength and range of voice when speaking.

Example

Proper projection ensures that every listener hears clearly.

适当的投射确保每个听众都能清晰地听到。

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 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 /prɪˈtens/

Pretence

虚伪

Meaning

an attempt to make something that is not the case appear true

Example

He made no pretence of being interested in the conversation.

他没有装作对谈话感兴趣。

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 noun /prəˈvaɪdər/

provider

供应商

Meaning

a person or thing that provides something.

Example

The service provider ensures that all customers receive timely support.

服务供应商确保所有客户及时获得支持。

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 /prəˈpɔːʃən/

proportion

Meaning

a part, share, or number considered in comparative relation to a whole

Example

The proportion of students passing the exam was high.

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/verb /pɜːrk/

perk

福利

Meaning

A benefit or advantage associated with a job; or to become more lively or cheerful.

Example

One of the perks of working here is free lunch every Friday.

在这里工作的一项福利是每周五免费午餐。

B2 adjective /prəˈfɪʃ.ənt/

proficient

熟练

Meaning

Competent or skilled in doing or using something; having great knowledge or experience.

Example

She is highly proficient in multiple languages.

她在多种语言方面非常熟练。

B2 noun prəˈtæɡənɪst

protagonist

主角

Meaning

The leading character or one of the major characters in a drama, movie, novel, or other fictional text.

Example

Charles Darnay is one of the protagonists of the story.

查尔斯·达尔内是故事中的主角之一。

B2 noun ˌprez.əˈveɪ.ʃən

preservation

保存

Meaning

The action of maintaining something in its original or existing state; protection from harm or damage.

Example

Proper preservation extends the lifespan of machinery.

适当的保存延长了机器的使用寿命。

B2 noun /ˈprɛdətər/

predator

掠食者

Meaning

An animal that hunts and kills other animals for food.

Example

Lions are powerful predators in the savannah.

狮子是草原上强大的掠食者。

B2 noun, verb /ˈpɛdəl/

pedal

脚操作的杠杆

Meaning

A foot-operated lever for powering or controlling a mechanism, especially on a bicycle.

Example

He pressed down hard on the bicycle pedal.

他用力踩下了自行车的踏板。

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 noun /ˈpælət/

palette

调色板

Meaning

a thin board or surface on which an artist sets and mixes colors; also a range of colors used in art or design

Example

The artist mixed vibrant shades on her palette before starting the painting.

艺术家在开始画画之前，在她的调色板上混合了鲜艳的色调。

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 noun /prɒp/

prop

道具

Meaning

an object used on stage by actors during a performance; something that supports or holds up

Example

The actor forgot his prop on stage.

演员忘记了他的道具。

B2 adverb /ˈpʌŋk.tʃu.əl.i/

Punctually

准时

Meaning

at the exact time arranged; on time; not late

Example

She always arrives punctually for meetings.

她总是准时到达会议。

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。

B2 adjective /ˈpen.dɪŋ/

Pending

待定; 未决定; 进行中

Meaning

awaiting; not yet decided or settled; in the process of being completed

Example

The application is still pending approval.

申请仍在等待批准。

B2 verb /poʊz/

pose

幸福

Meaning

To assume a particular position, especially for a photograph or display; to present a problem or question.

Example

She posed for a picture in front of the monument.

她在收到奖项时，无法隐藏她的幸福。

B2 adjective /pəˈsɪs.tənt/

persistent

坚持不懈

Meaning

continuing to exist or endure over a prolonged period

Example

Despite many setbacks, her persistent efforts led to success.

尽管遇到许多挫折，她的坚持不懈最终带来了成功。

B2 noun, adjective /prɪˈmɪər/ or /ˈpriːmiər/

premier

总理 / 主要

Meaning

the head of government in some countries; first in importance or rank

Example

The French premier addressed the nation.

法国总理向全国发表了讲话。

B2 noun /ˈprɛsɪdənt/

precedent

先例

Meaning

An earlier event or decision that serves as a guide or example for future similar situations.

Example

The judge’s ruling set a new precedent for similar cases.

法官的裁决为类似案件设立了一个新的先例。

B2 noun /ˈpaɪpˌlaɪn/

pipeline

管道

Meaning

a long tube through which liquids or gases are transported

Example

The company is building a new pipeline to transport natural gas.

该公司正在建造一条新的管道来运输天然气。

B2 noun /ˈprɑsɪˌkjuːtər/

prosecutor

检察官

Meaning

a lawyer who represents the government in criminal cases

Example

The prosecutor argued that the defendant was guilty of the crime.

检察官辩称被告犯有罪。

B2 verb /prəˈkleɪm/

proclaim

宣布

Meaning

to announce something publicly or officially, especially something important

Example

The president proclaimed a national day of mourning.

总统宣布了一个全国的哀悼日。

B2 verb /pɪntʃ/

pinch

捏

Meaning

to squeeze tightly between the fingers; to take a small amount

Example

She pinched a bit of salt into the soup.

她在汤里放了一点盐。

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。

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。

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 /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。