Vocabulary Cards
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B1 verb
pronounce
发音
Meaning
to say words correctly; to declare officially
Example
She can pronounce French words perfectly.
B2 adjective
pronounced
明显的
Meaning
very noticeable or strongly marked
Example
There is a pronounced difference between the two styles.
B1 noun
pronunciation
发音
Meaning
the way a word or language is spoken; the act or result of pronouncing words
Example
Her pronunciation of French words has improved significantly.
B1 noun
proof
证据
Meaning
evidence or argument establishing a fact or the truth of a statement
Example
The detective presented proof of the suspect's guilt.
C1 verb
proofread
校对
Meaning
to read written material and mark any errors
Example
She proofread the report before submission.
B2 noun
prop
道具
Meaning
an object used on stage by actors during a performance; something that supports or holds up
Example
The actor forgot his prop on stage.
B2 noun
Propaganda
宣传; 谣言
Meaning
information spread to promote a particular political cause or point of view
Example
The government used propaganda to influence public opinion during the war.
C1 verb
propagate
Meaning
To spread or transmit an idea, belief, or information widely; also to reproduce in plants or animals.
Example
Scientists work to propagate the species in captivity.
C1 noun
propagation
传播, 宣传
Meaning
The action of spreading and promoting an idea, theory, etc.
Example
The propagation of ideas through social media is rapid.
C1 verb
propel
推动
Meaning
To drive, push, or cause to move in a particular direction, typically forward.
Example
Lack of proper guidance can propel adolescents toward delinquency.
C1 noun
propellant
推进剂
Meaning
A substance that drives or pushes something forward, especially fuel in rockets or engines.
Example
The rocket uses a liquid propellant to launch into space.
C1 noun
propeller
螺旋桨
Meaning
A mechanical device with blades that rotates to drive a ship, aircraft, or other vehicle forward.
Example
The airplane’s propeller cut through the air with great speed.
C1 noun
propensity
倾向或自然趋势
Meaning
An inclination or natural tendency to behave in a particular way.
Example
He has a propensity for taking risks in business.
A2 adjective
proper
适当的
Meaning
conforming to accepted standards of behavior or morality
Example
He made sure to wear proper attire for the interview.
B1 adverb
properly
正确地
Meaning
in the correct or suitable manner
Example
He performed the task properly to avoid mistakes.
B1 noun
Property
财产；不动产；属性
Meaning
a building or land; something owned; a characteristic or quality
Example
They bought a beautiful property in the countryside.
C1 noun
prophecy
预言
Meaning
a prediction or message about the future, often believed to be divinely inspired
Example
The prophecy foretold the rise of a great leader.
C1 verb
prophesy
预言
Meaning
to state or predict that something will happen in the future, especially as if divinely inspired
Example
The monk prophesied that peace would return to the land.
C1 adjective
prophetic
预言的
Meaning
accurately predicting or describing what will happen in the future
Example
His prophetic words came true after many years.
C2 adjective
prophylactic
预防性
Meaning
intended to prevent disease or an unwanted outcome; protective
Example
The doctor prescribed a prophylactic treatment to prevent infection.
C2 noun
propinquity
亲近
Meaning
the state of being close to someone or something; proximity
Example
The propinquity of their houses made them close friends.
C2 verb
propitiate
安抚
Meaning
to win or regain the favor of someone by doing something that pleases them
Example
He offered gifts to propitiate the angry gods.
C2 adjective
propitious
有利的
Meaning
giving or indicating a good chance of success; favorable
Example
The sunny weather was a propitious start to the picnic.
C1 noun
proponent
支持者, 倡导者
Meaning
a person who advocates for or supports a particular idea, cause, or plan
Example
She is a strong proponent of renewable energy.