词汇表

英语词汇词典 | 单词含义、定义和示例

noun C2
/ˈprɛlət/

A high-ranking member of the clergy, especially a bishop or abbot.

"The prelate delivered a sermon to the congregation."

adjective C2
/prɪˈmɒnɪtəri/ or /ˌpriːməˈnɪtəri/

giving a warning or prediction about something, especially something unpleasant

"He ignored the premonitory signs of illness."

verb C2
/ˌpriːɔːrˈdeɪn/

To decide or determine an outcome in advance, especially by fate or divine will.

"They believed their meeting was preordained by destiny."

noun C2
/prɪˈpɒndərəns/

The quality or fact of being greater in number, quantity, or importance.

"There was a preponderance of evidence against the defendant."

adjective C2
/prɪˈpɒndərənt/

Having superior weight, force, influence, or importance.

"The preponderant influence of the media shapes public opinion."

verb C2
/prɪˈpɒndəreɪt/

To be greater in influence, weight, or number.

"In the debate, logical arguments preponderated over emotional appeals."

adjective C2
/ˌpriːpəˈzɛsɪŋ/

Attractive or appealing in appearance or manner.

"She had a prepossessing smile that charmed everyone."

noun C2
/ˌpriːpəˈzɛʃən/

An opinion or feeling formed beforehand; a prejudice or preoccupation.

"His prepossession in favor of tradition made him resist change."

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presage

verb C2
/ˈprɛsɪdʒ/

to be a sign or warning that something will happen; to foreshadow

"Dark clouds presage a storm."

noun C2
/ˈprɛʃəns/ or /ˈpriːʃəns/

the ability to know or predict what will happen in the future

"Her prescience about market trends saved the company."

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prescient

adjective C2
/ˈprɛʃənt/ or /ˈpriːʃənt/

having or showing knowledge of events before they take place

"The prescient investor sold his shares just before the market crashed."

noun C2
/ˈpriːskrɪpt/

An authoritative rule or direction; something laid down as a command.

"The prescript of the organization required strict punctuality."

adjective C2
/prɪˈskrɪptɪbəl/

Capable of being prescribed or laid down as a rule or directive.

"Certain regulations are prescriptible under the law."

adjective C2
/prɪˈsɛnʃənt/

Having a feeling or sense of something about to happen; predictive.

"She was presentient of the coming disaster."

noun C2
/prɪˈsɛntɪmənt/

An intuitive feeling about the future, especially of something bad about to happen.

"He had a strong presentiment that the plan would fail."

noun C2
/prɪˈzɛntmənt/

The act of presenting something formally or officially; a formal statement or document.

"The lawyer made a presentment of the evidence to the court."

adjective C2
/prɪˈzʌmptɪv/

Based on probability or assumption rather than proof.

"She is the presumptive nominee for the party."

adjective C2
/ˌpriːtərˈnætʃərəl/

Beyond what is normal or natural; extraordinary or supernatural.

"She had a preternatural ability to remain calm in any crisis."

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verb C2
/prɪˈværɪkeɪt/

to avoid telling the truth by not giving a direct answer

"The politician began to prevaricate when asked about the scandal."

adjective C2
/ˈprɪɡɪʃ/

self-righteously moralistic and superior

"He came across as priggish when correcting everyone's manners."

noun C2
/ˌpraɪmoʊˈdʒɛnɪtʃər/

The right of the firstborn child to inherit the family estate or title.

"Under primogeniture, the eldest son inherited the entire estate."

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primp

verb C2
/prɪmp/

To spend time making minor adjustments to one's appearance.

"She primped in front of the mirror before the party."

noun C2
/ˌprɪnsɪˈpæləti/

a state ruled by a prince

"Monaco is a famous principality in Europe."

noun C2
/ˈpraɪəri/

a small monastery or convent governed by a prior or prioress

"The old priory was converted into a museum."

noun C2
/ˌpraɪvəˈtɪə/

A privately owned armed ship authorized by a government to attack enemy ships during war.

"The privateer captured several enemy vessels during the conflict."

noun C2
/praɪˈveɪʃən/

A state in which things essential for human well-being such as food and warmth are lacking.

"The refugees suffered great privation during the harsh winter."

noun C2
/ˈprɪvɪti/

A close, private, or special relationship; in law, the direct connection between parties to a contract.

"There was no privity of contract between the supplier and the customer."

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probity

noun C2
/ˈproʊbɪti/

The quality of having strong moral principles; honesty and decency.

"The judge was admired for his integrity and probity."

noun C2
/proʊˈbɑːsɪs/

The long, flexible nose of some animals, especially an elephant, or a tubular feeding and sucking organ in insects.

"The elephant used its proboscis to grab food."

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noun C2
/prəˈklɪvɪti/

a natural tendency or inclination to do something, especially something bad

"He has a proclivity for taking unnecessary risks."

noun C2
/ˌprɒdɪˈɡæləti/

the quality of being wastefully extravagant

"His prodigality with money left him bankrupt."

noun C2
/ˈprɑːflɪɡəsi/

reckless wastefulness or extravagance

"His profligacy with money led him to bankruptcy."

adjective C2
/ˈprɑːflɪɡət/

recklessly extravagant or wasteful in resources

"The king was known for his profligate lifestyle."

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noun C2
/prəˈfʌndɪti/

great depth of insight, knowledge, or emotion

"The essay impressed the judges with its clarity and profundity."

noun C2
/prəˈfjuːʒən/

an abundance or large quantity of something

"Spring brought a profusion of wildflowers to the valley."

noun C2
/proʊˈdʒɛnɪtər/

a direct ancestor; a person or thing that originates something

"Researchers traced the custom back to a common progenitor."

adjective C2
/ˈprɒɡnəθəs/

Having jaws that project forward beyond the rest of the face.

"The fossil displayed a distinctly prognathous skull structure."

verb C2
/prɒɡˈnɒstɪkeɪt/

To foretell or predict future events, especially based on current signs.

"Experts attempted to prognosticate the outcome of the election."

noun C2
/prɒɡˌnɒstɪˈkeɪʃən/

The act of foretelling or predicting future events.

"The astrologer's prognostication fascinated the audience."

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prohibitionist

noun C2
/ˌproʊɪˈbɪʃənɪst/

A person who supports or advocates prohibition, especially of alcohol.

"The prohibitionist campaigned against the sale of liquor in the town."

adjective C2
/prəˈhɪbɪtɔːri/

Serving or tending to prohibit or forbid.

"The prohibitory laws were strictly enforced in the region."

adjective C2
/ˈprəʊ.lɪks/

using too many words; tediously lengthy

"The professor’s prolix lecture put many students to sleep."

noun C2
/prəˈlɪksɪti/

the quality of being tediously wordy and long

"The book’s prolixity made it difficult to read in one sitting."

adjective C2
/ˈprɒmɪsəri/

Containing or conveying a promise, especially in writing.

"He signed a promissory note to repay the loan."

noun C2
/ˈprɒm.ən.tɔːr.i/

A high point of land or rock projecting into a body of water.

"The lighthouse stood on a promontory overlooking the sea."

verb C2
/ˈprɑː.məl.ɡeɪt/

To announce or make a law, decree, or idea officially known.

"The government promulgated new regulations on data privacy."

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prong

noun C2
/prɔːŋ/

a projecting pointed part, such as one of the pointed ends of a fork

"The fork has four prongs."

adjective C2
/ˌprɒfɪˈlæktɪk/

intended to prevent disease or an unwanted outcome; protective

"The doctor prescribed a prophylactic treatment to prevent infection."

noun C2
/prəˈpɪŋkwɪti/

the state of being close to someone or something; proximity

"The propinquity of their houses made them close friends."

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verb C2
/prəˈpɪʃieɪt/

to win or regain the favor of someone by doing something that pleases them

"He offered gifts to propitiate the angry gods."