Vocabulary Cards
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C2 adjective
prescient
先知的
Meaning
having or showing knowledge of events before they take place
Example
The prescient investor sold his shares just before the market crashed.
B2 verb
prescribe
开药
Meaning
to recommend or authorize the use of something, especially medicine
Example
The doctor prescribed medication for my cold.
C2 noun
prescript
规定
Meaning
An authoritative rule or direction; something laid down as a command.
Example
The prescript of the organization required strict punctuality.
C2 adjective
prescriptible
可规定的
Meaning
Capable of being prescribed or laid down as a rule or directive.
Example
Certain regulations are prescriptible under the law.
B2 noun
prescription
处方
Meaning
A written order from a doctor for the preparation and administration of a medicine; also, a recommendation or authoritative rule.
Example
The doctor gave her a prescription for antibiotics.
B1 noun
presence
存在
Meaning
The fact or condition of being present; a person's impressive manner or appearance.
Example
His presence in the meeting made everyone feel at ease.
A2 noun, verb, adjective
present
呈现
Meaning
existing or happening now; to give something to someone in a formal way
Example
She presented her report to the team yesterday.
B2 adjective
Presentable
适合公众展示; 看起来体面
Meaning
neat and suitable for being seen in public; acceptable in appearance
Example
Make sure you look presentable for the job interview.
B1 noun
presentation
展示
Meaning
The manner or style in which something is given, offered, or displayed.
Example
The presentation of the new product was well received.
C2 adjective
presentient
预感
Meaning
Having a feeling or sense of something about to happen; predictive.
Example
She was presentient of the coming disaster.
C2 noun
presentiment
预感
Meaning
An intuitive feeling about the future, especially of something bad about to happen.
Example
He had a strong presentiment that the plan would fail.
B2 adverb
Presently
目前; 很快; 稍后
Meaning
at the present time; soon; in a little while
Example
The doctor will see you presently.
C2 noun
presentment
正式呈交
Meaning
The act of presenting something formally or officially; a formal statement or document.
Example
The lawyer made a presentment of the evidence to the court.
B2 noun
preservation
保存
Meaning
The action of maintaining something in its original or existing state; protection from harm or damage.
Example
Proper preservation extends the lifespan of machinery.
C1 noun
preservative
防腐剂
Meaning
A chemical substance that prevents decay, fermentation, or other natural processes that cause food deterioration.
Example
Artificial preservatives are harmful to health.
C1 noun
preservatives
防腐剂
Meaning
A substance used to preserve foodstuffs, wood, or other materials against decay.
Example
Many processed foods contain harmful preservatives.
B2 verb
preserve
保护
Meaning
to keep something in its original state; to protect from harm or decay
Example
We must preserve our natural environment.
C1 verb
preside
主持
Meaning
to be in charge of a meeting, event, or organization
Example
She will preside over the meeting tomorrow.
B2 noun
presidency
总统职务
Meaning
the office or position of being a president
Example
He was elected to the presidency in 2020.
A2 noun
president
总统
Meaning
the elected head of a republican state
Example
The president addressed the nation last night.
B2 adjective
presidential
总统的
Meaning
relating to a president or presidency
Example
The presidential election is scheduled for next month.
B1 verb
press
按压. 按。
Meaning
Exert force on (someone or something), typically with one's finger or hand, in order to move them away from oneself.
Example
Press firmly to operate the machine.
B2 adjective
pressing
紧急
Meaning
Requiring immediate attention or urgent action.
Example
The manager had to deal with several pressing issues at once.
B1 noun/verb
pressure
压力
Meaning
the force applied to something or the feeling of stress or tension
Example
The pressure of the situation made him nervous.