Vocabulary Cards
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B2 verb
pierce
刺穿
Meaning
to make a hole through something; to penetrate with a sharp object
Example
The arrow will pierce through the target.
C1 noun
Piety
虔诚
Meaning
the quality of being religious or reverent; devout religious belief and practice
Example
His piety was evident in his daily prayers.
A1 noun
Pig
猪
Meaning
a domestic farm animal with a short curly tail and a flat nose
Example
The farmer fed the pig in the pen.
B1 noun
Pigeon
鸽子
Meaning
a grey and white bird with a fat body that is common in cities
Example
The pigeon pecked at breadcrumbs on the sidewalk.
C1 noun
pigment
颜料
Meaning
a natural or artificial substance used to give color to something
Example
The artist mixed different pigments to create the perfect shade of blue.
C1 noun
pigmentation
色素沉着
Meaning
The natural coloring of animal or plant tissue.
Example
Excessive rubbing can cause pigmentation issues.
B1 noun
pile
堆
Meaning
a large amount of something stacked or placed in a heap
Example
He placed the books in a pile on the table.
C1 verb
pilfer
偷窃
Meaning
to steal things of small value or in small quantities
Example
The employee was caught pilfering office supplies.
C1 noun
Pilferage
窃盗（小额盗窃）
Meaning
the theft of small amounts or items, especially from one's workplace
Example
The company installed cameras to prevent pilferage.
B2 noun
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.
B1 noun
pill
药丸
Meaning
a small round piece of medicine to be swallowed
Example
He took a pill to relieve his headache.
C1 verb
pillage
洗劫
Meaning
to rob or plunder a place, especially during war
Example
The invading army pillaged the village and took all valuables.
B2 noun
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.
C2 noun
Pillaw
皮拉夫
Meaning
a dish of rice cooked in seasoned broth, often with meat and vegetables
Example
We enjoyed a delicious chicken pillaw for dinner.
C2 noun/verb
pillory
公开惩罚装置
Meaning
a device for publicly punishing someone / to expose to public ridicule
Example
The corrupt official was placed in the pillory for the town to jeer at.
A2 noun
Pillow
枕头
Meaning
a soft cushion used to support the head while sleeping
Example
She rested her head on the soft pillow.
B1 noun
Pilot
飞行员
Meaning
a person who operates the controls of an aircraft
Example
The experienced pilot landed the plane safely during the storm.
B2 noun
Pimple
痘痘
Meaning
a small, inflamed elevation of the skin; a spot on the skin, especially on the face
Example
She was embarrassed about the pimple on her forehead.
A2 noun
pin
别针
Meaning
a small thin piece of metal used to fasten or hold things together
Example
She used a pin to attach the note to the board.
C1 noun
Pincers
钳子
Meaning
a tool made of two curved or hinged pieces of metal used for gripping and pulling things
Example
The chef used pincers to remove the hot pot from the stove.
B2 verb
pinch
捏
Meaning
to squeeze tightly between the fingers; to take a small amount
Example
She pinched a bit of salt into the soup.
C1 noun
pinchers
钳子
Meaning
a tool used for gripping or squeezing objects
Example
Use the pinchers to remove the hot coal safely.
B2 verb
pine
渴望
Meaning
to long intensely for something or someone; to suffer from longing
Example
He pined for his hometown after moving abroad.
B1 noun
Pine Apple
菠萝
Meaning
a large tropical fruit with a tough skin and sweet yellow flesh
Example
The pineapple has a crown of spiky leaves on top.