Vocabulary Cards B2
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B2 adjective
Privileged
特权的
Meaning
having special advantages; favored; elite
Example
She comes from a privileged background with many opportunities.
B2 adjective
proactive
积极主动
Meaning
Taking action by causing change and not only reacting to change when it happens.
Example
Proactive strategies are needed to combat scarcity.
B2 noun
Probability
概率
Meaning
the likelihood that something will happen; a mathematical measure of how likely something is to occur
Example
There is a high probability of rain tomorrow.
B2 adjective
Probable
可能的
Meaning
likely to happen; expected; plausible
Example
It is probable that it will rain tomorrow according to the weather forecast.
B2 noun
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.
B2 noun
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.
B2 noun
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.
B2 adjective
Problematic
有问题的; 导致问题的
Meaning
causing problems; troublesome; difficult to deal with
Example
The new policy changes are problematic and need to be reviewed.
B2 noun
proceeding
程序
Meaning
a course of action; often used for a legal process or event
Example
The court proceedings lasted for several hours.
B2 noun
proceedings
程序
Meaning
An event or a series of activities involving a formal or set procedure.
Example
The proceedings discussed language issues.
B2 noun
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.
B2 noun
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.
B2 noun
processor
处理器
Meaning
a machine or device that processes something, especially a computer's central processing unit (CPU)
Example
The new laptop has a faster processor.
B2 verb
proclaim
宣布
Meaning
to announce something publicly or officially, especially something important
Example
The president proclaimed a national day of mourning.
B2 adjective
Productive
高效的
Meaning
efficient; yielding good results; fruitful
Example
Working from home has made me more productive than ever before.
B2 noun
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.
B2 noun
proficiency
熟练
Meaning
Competency or skill; expertise.
Example
His proficiency in multiple languages is remarkable.
B2 adjective
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.
B2 adjective
profitable
盈利的
Meaning
yielding profit or financial gain
Example
The company has become highly profitable after the new strategy was implemented.
B2 adjective
profound
深远
Meaning
Very great or intense; having deep insight or understanding.
Example
The speech had a profound impact on the audience.
B2 noun
progression
进展
Meaning
The process of developing or moving gradually towards a more advanced state.
Example
Progression in technology drives innovation.
B2 adjective
progressive
进步的
Meaning
favoring or implementing new and modern ideas or policies; moving forward or improving
Example
She holds progressive views on social justice and equality.
B2 verb
prohibit
禁止
Meaning
to forbid something by law, rule, or other authority
Example
The law prohibits smoking in public places.
B2 noun
prohibition
禁止
Meaning
The act of forbidding something by law or authority.
Example
The government announced the prohibition of smoking in public places.