英语词汇词典 | 单词含义、定义和示例
The quality of being able to persuade someone to do or believe something.
"His persuasiveness helped secure the deal."
attractively lively or cheeky in manner or style
"She gave a pert reply that made everyone laugh."
to relate or have reference to something
"The rules pertain to all students in the school."
holding firmly to an opinion, purpose, or course of action; stubbornly persistent
"The pertinacious lawyer refused to give up the case."
The quality of being stubbornly persistent or resolute in purpose.
"Her pertinacity in pursuing justice inspired everyone around her."
Relevant or applicable to a particular matter.
"She asked a pertinent question during the meeting."
boldness or forwardness in speech or behavior; sauciness
"Her pertness during the meeting surprised everyone."
To disturb or unsettle greatly in mind.
"The sudden noise perturbed the students during the exam."
A state of anxiety, disturbance, or disorder.
"The announcement caused a perturbation in the financial markets."
feeling anxious, unsettled, or disturbed
"He looked perturbed after hearing the bad news."
The action of reading or examining something carefully.
"The contract was given to the lawyer for perusal."
to read something carefully and thoroughly; sometimes used to mean to browse casually
"She sat down to peruse the contract before signing it."
to spread through and be present in every part of something
"The smell of fresh flowers pervaded the entire room."
the act of spreading through or being present everywhere in something
"There was a pervasion of hope throughout the community."
spreading widely throughout an area or a group of people
"The pervasive influence of technology is seen in every aspect of life."
showing a deliberate desire to behave in a way that is unreasonable, contrary, or unacceptable
"He took a perverse pleasure in upsetting his colleagues."
The act of distorting or corrupting the original meaning, purpose, or state of something.
"The regime’s censorship was seen as a perversion of free speech."
A deliberate and obstinate desire to behave in an unreasonable or unacceptable way.
"Out of sheer perversity, he refused to follow the simple instructions."
Allowing water, air, or other substances to pass through; permeable.
"The soil here is pervious to rainwater."
A tendency to see the worst aspect of things or believe the worst will happen.
"Her constant pessimism made it hard to stay optimistic."
a person who tends to see the worst aspect of things or believes that the worst will happen; someone who lacks hope or confidence in the future
"Being a pessimist, he always expected the worst outcome."
A chemical substance used to kill pests, especially insects harmful to crops.
"Farmers use pesticide to protect their crops from insects."
Chemical remnants left over from pesticides used on crops or in soil.
"Excess pesticide-residue in food can be harmful to health."
Chemical substances used to kill pests, but harmful to beneficial insects like butterflies.
"Excessive use of pesticides harms butterflies."
A deadly or virulent epidemic disease that spreads rapidly.
"The medieval city was devastated by a pestilence."
Causing or tending to cause death or destruction; harmful or pernicious.
"The pestilent atmosphere of the swamp made people sick."
Relating to or causing pestilence; very harmful, troublesome, or dangerous.
"The pestilential smell of the garbage filled the street."
A heavy tool with a rounded end used for crushing or grinding substances in a mortar.
"She used a pestle to grind the spices."
Harmful or troublesome creatures, especially insects or small animals that damage crops, food, or living spaces.
"Pests can damage crops and cause diseases."
One of the colored segments of a flower that forms the corolla
"Each petal of the daisy was white with a yellow center."
to diminish gradually and come to an end; to fade or dwindle away
"The excitement of the event began to peter out after a few hours."
a formal written request, typically signed by many people, appealing to authority about a cause
"They signed a petition to improve road safety in the area."
to make someone so frightened that they are unable to move or think; to turn into stone
"The loud noise petrified the little child."
a description or representation of rocks, especially in detailed scientific writing
"The scientist studied the petrograph to understand the rock composition."
an undergarment worn by women under a dress or skirt
"She wore a white petticoat under her dress."
to argue or quibble over trivial matters; to engage in petty, dishonest practices
"The lawyer was accused of trying to pettifog instead of addressing the real issue."
Of little importance or trivial; also describes a person overly concerned with small or unimportant matters.
"She often gets upset over the most petty things."
The quality of being childishly sulky or bad-tempered.
"His petulance during the meeting annoyed everyone."
Childishly sulky or bad-tempered.
"The child became petulant when denied more candy."
A group of people or things arranged in a compact, close formation; also an ancient Greek military formation.
"A phalanx of reporters waited outside the courthouse."
an illusion, ghost, or figment of the imagination
"The child claimed to see a phantasm in the old house."
Having a fantastic, dreamlike, or surreal appearance, often shifting or illusory.
"The movie created a phantasmagorical vision of another world."
Excessively concerned with formal rules or outward show of morality, often in a hypocritical way.
"His pharisaical behavior made people doubt his sincerity."
A member of an ancient Jewish sect; by extension, a self-righteous or hypocritical person.
"He acted like a pharisee, judging others while ignoring his own faults."
An official book listing medicinal drugs, their effects, and directions for use.
"The doctor referred to the pharmacopoeia to check the drug's proper dosage."
A place where medicinal drugs are prepared and sold.
"I went to the pharmacy to buy antibiotics."
a distinct period or stage in a process of development
"We are in the final phase of the project."
A gradual reduction and eventual elimination of something.
"A phase-out of fossil fuels was agreed upon."
