Vocabulary Cards
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A2 noun
period
时期
Meaning
a length or portion of time
Example
The meeting will last for a period of two hours.
B2 noun
periodical
期刊
Meaning
a magazine or journal published at regular intervals
Example
She subscribed to a science periodical.
C2 noun
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.
C2 adjective
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.
C1 adjective
peripheral
外周的
Meaning
Relating to or situated on the edge or outer parts of something.
Example
The town is located on the peripheral area of the city.
C1 noun
periphery
边缘
Meaning
The outer edge or boundary of an area or object.
Example
The soldiers were stationed at the periphery of the camp.
B2 verb
perish
死去
Meaning
To die, especially in a sudden or violent way.
Example
Many soldiers perished in the war.
C1 adjective
Perishable
易腐的
Meaning
liable to decay quickly; short-lived
Example
Store perishable foods in the refrigerator.
C2 noun
peristyle
由柱子环绕的走廊
Meaning
A continuous porch formed by a row of columns surrounding the perimeter of a building or courtyard.
Example
The Roman villa featured a beautiful peristyle garden.
C1 noun
Periwinkle
长春花
Meaning
a small trailing plant with violet-blue or white flowers
Example
Purple periwinkles covered the garden ground beautifully.
C2 verb
perjure
作伪证
Meaning
To knowingly tell a lie in a court of law after swearing to tell the truth.
Example
He was accused of trying to perjure himself during the trial.
C1 noun
perjury
伪证
Meaning
The offense of willfully telling an untruth in a court after taking an oath.
Example
She was convicted of perjury after giving false evidence.
B2 noun/verb
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.
C1 noun
permaculture
永续农业
Meaning
The development of agricultural ecosystems intended to be sustainable and self-sufficient.
Example
Permaculture promotes self-sufficient farming systems.
B2 noun
Permanence
持久性
Meaning
the state or quality of lasting or remaining unchanged indefinitely; enduring nature
Example
The permanence of the stone monument impressed all visitors.
B1 adjective
Permanent
永久; 不可改变的
Meaning
lasting; unchanging; enduring
Example
The tattoo is a permanent mark on his skin.
B1 adverb
permanently
永久地
Meaning
in a way that lasts or remains unchanged for a long time or forever
Example
She moved to the city permanently after finishing her studies.
C1 noun
permeability
渗透性，允许液体或气体通过的质量或状态
Meaning
The quality or state of being permeable; allowing liquids or gases to pass through.
Example
The permeability of the soil affects water retention.
C1 adjective
permeable
可渗透的
Meaning
allowing liquids or gases to pass through
Example
The soil in this area is very permeable to water.
C1 verb
permeate
渗透, 弥漫, 渗入
Meaning
Spread throughout (something); pervade.
Example
The scent of fresh flowers permeated the entire room.
C1 adjective
permissible
允许的
Meaning
allowed or permitted by rules or law
Example
It is permissible to park here after 6 p.m.
A2 noun
permission
许可
Meaning
the action of allowing or granting consent
Example
You need permission to enter the restricted area.
C1 adjective
permissive
宽容的
Meaning
Allowing or characterized by great or excessive freedom of behavior; very lenient or indulgent.
Example
Permissive parenting can sometimes lead to a lack of discipline in children.
B1 verb
permit
允许
Meaning
to allow or give permission; to make possible
Example
The teacher permits students to use calculators during the exam.