Vocabulary Cards
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A2 noun
pineapple
菠萝
Meaning
a tropical fruit with a rough spiky skin, sweet yellow flesh, and a leafy crown
Example
She added fresh pineapple to the fruit salad.
C2 noun
pinion
一个小齿轮或鸟翅膀的外部部分；限制或使之不能动弹
Meaning
a small gear or the outer part of a bird's wing; to restrain or immobilize
Example
The bird's pinion was injured, preventing it from flying.
A1 adjective
Pink
粉红色
Meaning
pale red color; slightly red
Example
She wore a beautiful pink dress to the party.
C2 noun
pinnace
小船
Meaning
a small boat, often carried by a larger ship
Example
The sailors used a pinnace to reach the shore.
C1 noun
pinnacle
顶点
Meaning
the highest point or peak of something, especially of success or achievement
Example
Winning the Nobel Prize was the pinnacle of her career.
B2 verb
pinpoint
精确定位
Meaning
to locate or identify something with precision
Example
The detective was able to pinpoint the exact location of the suspect.
B2 noun
Pioneer
在新地区探索或定居的第一个人；开发新思想或方法的人
Meaning
a person who is among the first to explore or settle a new area; someone who develops new ideas or methods
Example
She was a pioneer in the field of computer science.
B2 adjective
pioneering
开创
Meaning
Involving new ideas or methods; innovative and original.
Example
Pioneering efforts often lead to success.
C1 adjective + noun
pioneering mission
开创性任务
Meaning
A groundbreaking or innovative undertaking that leads the way in a particular field.
Example
Artemis is a pioneering mission in space exploration.
C1 adjective
Pious
虔诚的
Meaning
devoutly religious; showing reverence for God
Example
The pious monk spent hours in prayer every day.
B1 noun
pipe
管道
Meaning
a tube used for conveying liquids or gases
Example
The plumber fixed the broken pipe.
B2 noun
pipeline
管道
Meaning
a long tube through which liquids or gases are transported
Example
The company is building a new pipeline to transport natural gas.
C1 adjective
piquant
辛辣
Meaning
having a pleasantly sharp or spicy taste; interestingly provocative
Example
The chef added a piquant sauce to the dish to enhance its flavor.
C1 verb
pique
激发
Meaning
to stimulate interest or curiosity; to arouse resentment or anger
Example
Her remarks piqued his curiosity about the secret project.
B2 noun
Piracy
海盗行为；盗版
Meaning
the practice of attacking and robbing ships at sea; the unauthorized use or reproduction of copyrighted material
Example
Software piracy costs companies billions of dollars annually.
B2 noun
Pirate
海盗
Meaning
a person who attacks and robs ships at sea; someone who uses or reproduces copyrighted material illegally
Example
The pirate ship was spotted near the coast.
C2 adjective
piscatorial
与捕鱼相关
Meaning
relating to fishing or fishermen
Example
He has a deep knowledge of piscatorial techniques and fish species.
B2 noun
Pistol
手枪
Meaning
a small gun that can be held and fired with one hand
Example
The officer drew his pistol from the holster.
B2 noun
pit
坑
Meaning
a large hole in the ground or a hollow area
Example
The workers dug a deep pit to build the foundation.
C1 noun
Pitaya / Dragon fruit
火龙果
Meaning
a tropical fruit with bright pink or red skin and white flesh speckled with black seeds
Example
The pitaya has a mild, sweet flavor and a unique appearance.
B2 noun
pitch
音调，投掷
Meaning
the quality of a sound; the level or degree of intensity; a throw or toss
Example
The singer's pitch was perfect during the performance.
B2 noun
Pitcher
水壶, 大壶
Meaning
a large container with a handle and spout used for storing and pouring liquids
Example
The water pitcher on the table was filled with ice-cold lemonade.
C1 adjective
Piteous
可怜的; 引起同情的
Meaning
deserving pity; arousing compassion
Example
The piteous cries of the injured animal moved everyone to tears.
C1 noun
pitfall
陷阱，困难
Meaning
a hidden or unexpected danger or difficulty
Example
Investors must be aware of the pitfalls of the market.