Vocabulary Cards
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B2 verb
plunge
迅速跳入或潜水；突然下降
Meaning
to jump or dive quickly; to fall sharply
Example
She plunged into the swimming pool.
C2 adjective
pluperfect
过去完成时
Meaning
a verb tense expressing an action completed before another past action
Example
By the time she arrived, he had finished his homework, showing the pluperfect tense.
B1 adjective
plural
复数
Meaning
denoting more than one person or thing
Example
The word 'cats' is the plural of 'cat'.
C1 noun
plurality
多数或大部分
Meaning
the state of being multiple; the greater part or majority
Example
In the election, she won by a plurality of votes.
A2 preposition/conjunction/noun/adjective
plus
加/优势
Meaning
in addition to; a positive aspect or advantage
Example
She received an A plus on her exam.
C2 noun
plutocracy
富人统治
Meaning
a system of government where the wealthy hold power
Example
The country was ruled as a plutocracy.
A1 noun
pm
Meaning
abbreviation for post meridiem; after midday
Example
The meeting is scheduled at 3 pm.
C2 adjective
pneumatic
气动的
Meaning
operated by air or gas under pressure
Example
The factory uses pneumatic tools for assembly.
A2 noun
pocket
Meaning
a small, enclosed space in clothing for carrying items
Example
He put his phone in his pocket.
B1 noun
podcasts
播客
Meaning
A digital audio or video file or recording, usually part of a themed series, that can be downloaded from a website to a media player or computer.
Example
Podcasts are great for improving listening.
C1 noun
podiatrist
足科医生
Meaning
a doctor specializing in foot care
Example
I have an appointment with the podiatrist for my ankle pain.
B2 noun
Podium
讲台
Meaning
a small platform on which a person may stand to be seen by an audience
Example
The winner stood on the podium to receive the gold medal.
A2 noun
poem
诗歌
Meaning
a piece of writing that expresses ideas, feelings, or tells a story in a distinct form, often using rhyme or meter
Example
She wrote a beautiful poem for her mother.
C2 noun
poesy
诗意
Meaning
poetry; the art or composition of poems
Example
The anthology was filled with romantic poesy.
A2 noun
poet
诗人
Meaning
a person who writes poems
Example
The poet wrote about love and nature.
C2 noun
poetaster
一个劣质或琐碎的诗人
Meaning
an inferior or trivial poet
Example
He was mocked as a poetaster by the literary critics.
B2 adjective
poetic
诗意的
Meaning
having qualities of poetry; expressive, beautiful, or imaginative
Example
Her speech had a poetic rhythm that captivated the audience.
C1 noun
poetics
诗学，诗歌理论
Meaning
the study or theory of poetry and its principles
Example
He wrote a book on poetics explaining the art of verse.
A2 noun
poetry
诗歌
Meaning
a literary form that uses rhythmic and metaphorical language to express emotions or ideas
Example
She loves reading poetry in her free time.
C1 noun
poignancy
悲伤, 痛苦
Meaning
the quality of evoking a keen sense of sadness or regret; emotionally touching
Example
The poignancy of the farewell brought tears to everyone's eyes.
C1 adjective
poignant
动人, 深刻
Meaning
evoking a keen sense of sadness or regret; deeply touching
Example
The movie's ending was so poignant that many in the audience were moved to tears.
A1 noun
Point
点; 细节; 目的
Meaning
a particular detail, idea, or fact; the sharp end of something
Example
What's the point of arguing about this issue?
B2 adjective
Pointed
尖锐的; 直接且明确
Meaning
having a sharp end; direct and unambiguous
Example
She made a pointed remark about his behavior.
C1 noun
poise
自信与冷静
Meaning
Natural confidence and composure maintained under pressure.
Example
A good speaker maintains poise under pressure.