Vocabulary Cards
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C2 noun
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.
C2 noun
patrimony
遗产
Meaning
Property or inheritance passed down from one's father or ancestors.
Example
The castle was part of his patrimony from his noble ancestors.
B2 noun
Patriot
爱国者
B2 adjective
Patriotic
爱国的
Meaning
showing love for one's country
Example
The patriotic citizens celebrated Independence Day with great enthusiasm.
B2 noun
patriotism
爱国主义
Meaning
The quality of being patriotic; devotion to and vigorous support for one's country.
Example
Victory Day reflects the patriotism of the entire nation.
B2 verb
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.
B2 noun
patron
赞助人
Meaning
a person who gives financial or other support to a person, organization, or cause
Example
The library is supported by generous patrons.
C1 verb
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.
C1 adjective
patronizing
居高临下
Meaning
showing kindness that is perceived as condescending or superior
Example
His patronizing tone offended the audience.
C2 noun
patronymic
父系名字
Meaning
a name derived from the name of a father or ancestor
Example
In many cultures, surnames are patronymic in origin.
C1 verb
patter
发出重复的轻轻敲打声 / 机械地快速说话
Meaning
to make a repeated light tapping sound; to talk quickly in a rehearsed or mechanical way
Example
Rain pattered softly on the window.
B1
Pattern
图案 / 模式
Meaning
A repeated decorative design or a regular way in which something happens or is done.
Example
The dress had a beautiful floral pattern.
C1 noun
paucity
稀缺 / 缺乏
Meaning
the presence of something in only small or insufficient quantities
Example
The project was delayed due to a paucity of funds.
C2 adjective
paunchy
大肚子
Meaning
Having a large or protruding belly.
Example
The paunchy man struggled to button his shirt.
C1 noun
pauper
乞丐
Meaning
A very poor person.
Example
The pauper begged for food on the street corner.
C2 noun
pauperism
贫困
Meaning
The state of being extremely poor.
Example
The country struggled with rising pauperism in the 19th century.
B1 verb
Pause
暂停
Meaning
to stop temporarily; to take a break in activity or speech
Example
Please pause the video while I take notes.
B1 noun
pavement
人行道
Meaning
a hard paved surface such as a road or sidewalk; the act or result of paving
Example
She walked along the pavement to reach the bus stop.
C1 noun
pavilion
展馆
Meaning
A large tent or temporary building, often used for events or exhibitions.
Example
The wedding reception was held in a decorated pavilion.
A1 verb
pay
支付
Meaning
to give money in exchange for goods or services
Example
I need to pay my bills on time.
B2 adjective
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.
C1 noun
payee
收款人
Meaning
A person to whom money is paid or is to be paid.
Example
The payee must sign the check before cashing it.
A2 noun
payment
支付
Meaning
the action or process of paying money for something
Example
The payment for the order was received yesterday.
A2 noun
pc
个人电脑
Meaning
abbreviation for 'personal computer', a machine for performing digital operations
Example
I just bought a new PC for work.