Vocabulary Cards
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C2 noun
phonology
语音学
Meaning
the study of the sound system of a language
Example
She is studying phonology to understand how sounds function in English.
B2 adjective
phony
虚假, 假冒
Meaning
not genuine; fraudulent or insincere
Example
He gave a phony smile to hide his true feelings.
C2 noun
phosphorescence
磷光
Meaning
the property of emitting light without noticeable heat
Example
The deep-sea creatures displayed a beautiful phosphorescence.
A1 noun
photo
照片
Meaning
a picture or image captured by a camera
Example
I took a photo of the sunset.
B1 noun, verb
photocopy
复印
Meaning
a copy of a document made using a photocopying machine; to make such a copy
Example
Please photocopy these documents before the meeting.
C2 adjective
photoelectric
光电
Meaning
relating to the emission of electrons or other free carriers when light shines on a material
Example
The photoelectric effect is fundamental in solar panels.
A2 noun
photograph
照片
Meaning
a picture made using a camera
Example
She took a photograph of the sunset.
A2 noun
photographer
摄影师
Meaning
a person who takes photographs professionally
Example
The photographer captured the beauty of nature.
A2 noun
photography
摄影
Meaning
the art or practice of taking and processing photographs
Example
She studied photography in college.
C2 noun
photometer
光度计
Meaning
an instrument for measuring the intensity of light
Example
The scientist used a photometer to measure the light in the laboratory.
C2 noun
photometry
光测量科学
Meaning
the science of measuring visible light in terms of its perceived brightness to human eyes
Example
Photometry helps in designing efficient lighting systems.
A1 noun
Photos
照片
Meaning
Photographs; pictures taken with a camera.
Example
Adding photos to a family tree makes it more personal.
C2 noun
photosensitivity
光敏感性
Meaning
Sensitivity to light, especially abnormal sensitivity that may cause discomfort or damage.
Example
Overrubbing can increase photosensitivity.
B2 noun
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.
C1 noun
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.
B1 noun
phrase
短语
Meaning
a small group of words standing together as a conceptual unit
Example
He gave a memorable phrase at the conference.
B1 noun
phrases
短语
Meaning
A small group of words standing together as a conceptual unit, typically forming a component of a clause.
Example
Learn common phrases for daily use.
C2 noun
phylum
生物分类中的主要类别，高于类，低于界
Meaning
a primary category in the biological classification of organisms, above class and below kingdom
Example
Humans belong to the phylum Chordata.
A2 adjective
physical
物理
Meaning
Relating to things perceived through the senses as opposed to the mind; tangible or concrete.
Example
Physical components form the system's base.
B1 adverb
physically
身体上
Meaning
in a physical manner; relating to the body
Example
She is physically strong and healthy.
B2 noun
physician
医生
Meaning
a person qualified to practice medicine; a doctor
Example
The physician prescribed some medicine to treat the condition.
B2 noun
physicist
物理学家
Meaning
a scientist who studies or specializes in physics
Example
The physicist explained the theory of relativity to the students.
B1 noun
physics
物理学
Meaning
the natural science that studies matter, energy, and the interactions between them
Example
She decided to major in physics at the university.
C2 noun
physiocracy
地权主义
Meaning
an economic theory that land and its natural products are the source of wealth
Example
Physiocracy emphasized the importance of agriculture in national wealth.