Vocabulary Cards
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C1 adjective
practicable
可行
Meaning
able to be done or put into practice successfully
Example
The plan is not practicable without more resources.
B1 adjective
practical
实际的
Meaning
Concerned with actual use rather than theory; realistic and sensible.
Example
A practical approach is needed for solving complex problems.
B1 adverb
Practically
实际上; 几乎; 几乎
Meaning
in a practical manner; almost; nearly
Example
The project is practically finished.
A2 noun
practice
练习
Meaning
The actual application or use of an idea, belief, or method; repeated exercise in or performance of an activity or skill.
Example
Daily practice improves fluency.
A2 verb
practise
练习
Meaning
to do something repeatedly to improve skill; to work in a profession
Example
She practises piano for two hours daily.
B2 noun
practitioner
从业者
Meaning
a person actively engaged in a profession, especially medicine or law
Example
She is a skilled medical practitioner.
C1 adjective
pragmatic
务实
Meaning
Dealing with things sensibly and realistically in a way that is based on practical rather than idealistic considerations.
Example
He took a pragmatic approach to solving the financial crisis.
C1 noun
pragmatism
实践主义
Meaning
A practical approach to problems and affairs; dealing with things sensibly and realistically.
Example
His pragmatism helped solve the financial crisis.
C1 noun
pragmatist
实用主义者
Meaning
A person who deals with things in a practical and realistic way.
Example
He is a true pragmatist who values results over ideals.
C1 noun
prairie
大草原
Meaning
A large open area of grassland, especially in North America.
Example
The bison roamed freely across the prairie.
B1 noun
Praise
赞扬
Meaning
words that show approval or admiration; to express approval or admiration
Example
The teacher gave praise to the students for their hard work.
B2 adjective
Praiseworthy
值得赞扬
Meaning
deserving praise; commendable; admirable
Example
Her charitable work is truly praiseworthy.
C1 verb
prance
高傲地走
Meaning
To move with high, springy steps, often to show off or attract attention.
Example
The horse pranced around the field gracefully.
B2 noun
prank
恶作剧
Meaning
A trick that is intended to be funny but not harmful.
Example
They played a harmless prank on their friend during the party.
C2 verb
prate
喋喋不休
Meaning
to talk foolishly or at tedious length about something
Example
He would prate endlessly about his minor achievements.
C2 verb
prattle
喋喋不休
Meaning
to talk at length in a foolish or inconsequential way
Example
The children would prattle on about their games.
B2 noun
Prawn
对虾
Meaning
a large marine crustacean similar to shrimp but typically bigger
Example
The chef prepared delicious prawn curry with coconut milk.
B1 verb
pray
祈祷
Meaning
to speak to God or a deity; to hope earnestly
Example
Many people pray for peace in the world.
B1 noun
prayer
祈祷
Meaning
a solemn request for help or expression of thanks addressed to God or another deity
Example
She recited a prayer before the meal.
C1 verb
pre-empt
Meaning
to act in advance to prevent an anticipated event from happening; forestall
Example
The government moved to pre-empt a crisis by introducing new policies.
B2 verb
preach
宣讲
Meaning
to deliver a religious or moral talk, often in a church setting
Example
The pastor preached about forgiveness and kindness.
C1 noun
preamble
前言
Meaning
a preliminary statement, especially the introduction to a formal document
Example
The preamble of the constitution outlines its guiding principles.
C1 adjective
precarious
危险的
Meaning
Not securely held or in position; dependent on chance; uncertain.
Example
His financial situation is precarious.
B2 noun
Precaution
预防
Meaning
an action taken in advance to prevent something dangerous or unpleasant from happening
Example
As a precaution, we should bring extra water on the hike.