Vocabulary Cards
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C2 noun
pastiche
模仿作品
Meaning
a work of art, literature, or music that imitates the style of another artist, period, or genre
Example
The film was a clever pastiche of 1950s detective movies.
B2 noun
Pastime
消遣
Meaning
an activity done regularly for enjoyment; a hobby or recreational activity
Example
Reading books is her favorite pastime during weekends.
C1 noun
pastor
牧师
Meaning
a minister in charge of a Christian church or congregation
Example
The pastor delivered a heartfelt sermon on compassion.
C1 adjective, noun
pastoral
乡村的，与牧羊人相关
Meaning
relating to the countryside, shepherds, or rural life; also relating to spiritual guidance by a pastor
Example
The painting had a calm pastoral scene with sheep grazing.
C2 noun
pastoralism
牧羊主义, 以草为基础的放牧系统
Meaning
A form of animal husbandry where domesticated animals are released onto large vegetated outdoor lands for grazing.
Example
Pastoralism is a traditional way of managing livestock.
B1 noun
pastry
糕点
Meaning
a baked food product made from flour, fat, and water, often sweet or savory
Example
I bought a box of fresh pastries for breakfast.
B2 verb
pat
Meaning
to touch someone or something gently, often to show affection or approval
Example
She gently patted the dog on its head.
B2 noun
Patch
补丁
Meaning
a small piece of material used to mend a hole; a small area of something different
Example
She sewed a patch over the hole in her jeans.
B2 noun, verb, adjective
patent
专利
Meaning
a government license granting exclusive rights to an inventor; also to obtain such rights
Example
He patented his new invention to protect it from being copied.
C1 adjective
paternal
父亲的
Meaning
Relating to or characteristic of a father.
Example
He took a paternal interest in the boy’s education.
C1 noun
paternity
父亲身份
Meaning
The state of being someone's father.
Example
He demanded a paternity test to confirm his relationship with the child.
A2 noun
path
小径
Meaning
a way or track laid down for walking or made by continual treading
Example
She walked along the narrow path through the forest.
B2 adjective
Pathetic
可悲的; 令人同情的
Meaning
arousing pity; extremely poor or inadequate
Example
His pathetic attempt to apologize made things worse.
C1 adjective
pathogenic
致病的
Meaning
Capable of causing disease.
Example
Some bacteria are harmless, while others are highly pathogenic.
C1 adjective
pathological
病理的, 异常的
Meaning
Relating to disease; extreme or obsessive in a way that is abnormal.
Example
He has a pathological fear of failure.
C1 noun
pathology
病理学
Meaning
the scientific study of diseases, their causes, processes, and effects on the body
Example
Advances in pathology helped the doctors identify the rare infection quickly.
C1 noun
pathos
悲悯
Meaning
a quality in speech, writing, or events that evokes pity or deep emotion
Example
The documentary balanced pathos with hope, making the audience both weep and think.
B2 noun
pathway
小径
Meaning
a route or course along which something travels or progresses
Example
The narrow pathway led to the hidden garden.
B1 noun
patience
耐心
Meaning
The capacity to accept or tolerate delay, problems, or suffering without becoming annoyed or anxious
Example
Patience is essential when chasing big goals.
A2 adjective
Patient
幸福
Meaning
able to wait calmly; tolerant
Example
She was very patient with her young students.
C2 noun
patina
由于年龄或使用，金属、石头或木材表面上的薄膜或光泽；也可以指一种表面外观
Meaning
a surface film or sheen on metal, stone, or wood due to age or use; also, a superficial appearance
Example
The bronze statue developed a green patina after years in the sea air.
C2 noun
patois
地方方言
Meaning
a regional or social dialect, especially one considered nonstandard or informal
Example
The guide slipped into local patois when chatting with the fishermen.
C1 noun
patriarch
家族长
Meaning
a male head of a family or tribe; an older respected man who leads a group
Example
As the family patriarch, he mediated disputes and kept long traditions alive.
C2 noun, adjective
patrician
贵族
Meaning
A person of noble rank or high social standing; relating to aristocracy.
Example
The patrician families of Rome wielded great power in politics.