Vocabulary Cards
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A2 adjective
Previous
先前
Meaning
occurring before in time or order; earlier; former
Example
I reviewed the previous chapter before starting the new one.
B1 adverb
previously
以前
Meaning
at an earlier time or before now
Example
She had previously worked at a bank before starting her own business.
B2 noun/verb
prey
Meaning
an animal hunted by another for food; to hunt and feed on
Example
Lions prey on zebras in the wild.
A1 noun
price
价格
Meaning
the amount of money expected, required, or given for something
Example
The price of the car has increased recently.
B2 adjective
Priceless
无价的；极其宝贵的
Meaning
extremely valuable; invaluable; beyond price
Example
Her grandmother's antique jewelry is absolutely priceless.
A2 noun
prices
价格
Meaning
The amount of money expected, required, or given in payment for something.
Example
Rising prices are affecting consumer spending.
C1 verb
prickle
Meaning
to cause a slight stinging or tingling sensation on the skin
Example
Her skin began to prickle in the cold wind.
B1 noun
pride
骄傲
Meaning
A feeling of deep pleasure or satisfaction derived from one's own achievements or from achievements associated with one.
Example
Victory Day fills our hearts with pride.
B1 noun
priest
牧师
Meaning
a person who performs religious duties and ceremonies
Example
The priest blessed the congregation during the Sunday service.
C2 adjective
priggish
自以为是的道德主义者
Meaning
self-righteously moralistic and superior
Example
He came across as priggish when correcting everyone's manners.
C1 adjective
prim
过于正式或合适
Meaning
stiffly formal and proper in appearance or behavior
Example
She looked prim in her neatly pressed dress.
C1 adjective
prima
主要的, 卓越的
Meaning
first or most important; excellent
Example
She was treated as the prima ballerina of the troupe.
C1 noun
primacy
优先权
Meaning
the state of being first in importance or authority
Example
The primacy of education cannot be denied.
C1 adjective
primal
原始的, 基本的
Meaning
Relating to the earliest stage of development; essential or fundamental.
Example
Fear is one of the most primal emotions humans experience.
B1 adverb
primarily
主要
Meaning
for the most part; mainly
Example
She is primarily responsible for managing the finances.
A2 adjective
primary
主要的, 首要的
Meaning
Most important; main; happening first.
Example
Education is a primary factor in economic growth.
B2 adjective + noun
primary objective
主要目标
Meaning
The main goal or chief aim of an activity, project, or endeavor.
Example
The primary objective of the event was to promote recycling.
C1 noun
primate
灵长类动物, 类人猿
Meaning
A member of the group of animals including humans, apes, and monkeys.
Example
Humans are classified as primates.
B2 adjective
prime
首要的, 重要的
Meaning
Of the best quality; most important; peak condition.
Example
She is in the prime of her career.
C1 noun
primer
入门书籍，底漆
Meaning
A basic introductory book or a substance used to prepare a surface for painting.
Example
He read a primer on programming before starting his course.
C1 adjective
primeval
原始
Meaning
Relating to the earliest ages in history; ancient and primitive.
Example
The explorers ventured into the primeval forest untouched by humans.
B2 adjective
Primitive
原始的; 基础的; 粗糙的; 未开发的; 简单的
Meaning
ancient; basic; crude; undeveloped; simple
Example
The tribe still uses primitive tools for hunting and farming.
C2 noun
primogeniture
长子继承权
Meaning
The right of the firstborn child to inherit the family estate or title.
Example
Under primogeniture, the eldest son inherited the entire estate.
C1 adjective
primordial
原始的
Meaning
Existing at or from the beginning of time; fundamental and original.
Example
Scientists study the primordial soup from which life emerged.