英语词汇词典 | 单词含义、定义和示例
a tropical fruit with a rough spiky skin, sweet yellow flesh, and a leafy crown
"She added fresh pineapple to the fruit salad."
a small gear or the outer part of a bird's wing; to restrain or immobilize
"The bird's pinion was injured, preventing it from flying."
a color between red and white
"She wore a pink dress to the party."
a small boat, often carried by a larger ship
"The sailors used a pinnace to reach the shore."
the highest point or peak of something, especially of success or achievement
"Winning the Nobel Prize was the pinnacle of her career."
to locate or identify something with precision
"The detective was able to pinpoint the exact location of the suspect."
a person who is among the first to explore, develop, or innovate in a field
"She is a pioneer in renewable energy research."
Involving new ideas or methods; being the first to develop or use new methods, ideas, or products.
"The scientist made pioneering discoveries."
A groundbreaking or innovative undertaking that leads the way in a particular field.
"Artemis is a pioneering mission in space exploration."
devoutly religious or showing strong moral and spiritual devotion
"He led a pious life, always helping those in need."
a tube used for conveying liquids or gases
"The plumber fixed the broken pipe."
a long tube through which liquids or gases are transported
"The company is building a new pipeline to transport natural gas."
having a pleasantly sharp or spicy taste; interestingly provocative
"The chef added a piquant sauce to the dish to enhance its flavor."
to stimulate interest or curiosity; to arouse resentment or anger
"Her remarks piqued his curiosity about the secret project."
the practice of attacking and robbing ships at sea; the unauthorized use or reproduction of copyrighted material
"Software piracy costs companies billions of dollars annually."
a person who attacks and robs ships at sea; someone who illegally copies or uses another's work
"The pirate captured the merchant ship and stole its treasure."
relating to fishing or fishermen
"He has a deep knowledge of piscatorial techniques and fish species."
a small handheld gun designed to be fired with one hand
"The officer drew his pistol when he saw the suspect."
a tropical fruit with bright pink or red skin and white flesh speckled with black seeds
"The pitaya has a mild, sweet flavor and a unique appearance."
the quality of a sound; the level or degree of intensity; a throw or toss
"The singer's pitch was perfect during the performance."
a large container with a handle used for pouring liquids
"She filled the pitcher with cold water for the guests."
deserving or arousing pity; sad and pathetic
"The stray dog looked up with a piteous expression."
a hidden or unexpected danger or difficulty
"Investors must be aware of the pitfalls of the market."
concise and meaningful; full of substance
"She gave a pithy comment that summarized the issue perfectly."
deserving sympathy or compassion
"The stray dog looked pitiable in the rain."
deserving or arousing pity; very small or inadequate
"The team's performance was pitiful compared to last year."
showing no pity or compassion; cruel
"The pitiless ruler ignored the suffering of his people."
a very small or inadequate amount of money
"She worked long hours for a mere pittance."
the feeling of sorrow and compassion caused by the suffering and misfortune of others
"It’s a pity that she couldn’t come to the party."
A significant change in business strategy or direction.
"The company decided to pivot its business strategy."
of crucial importance in relation to the development or success of something else
"Her role was pivotal in the success of the project."
the smallest unit of a digital image or display
"The image is blurry because some pixels are missing."
a flat round bread baked with toppings such as cheese, tomato, and other ingredients
"We ordered a large pepperoni pizza for dinner."
to make someone less angry or hostile; to calm or soothe
"He tried to placate the angry customer with a refund."
a particular position or location; to put something in a specific position
"She placed the books on the table."
a substance with no therapeutic effect, used as a control in testing new drugs
"The patient was given a placebo to compare the effect of the real drug."
the act of putting something or someone in a particular position or job
"The company arranged job placement for the graduates."
calm and peaceful, not easily disturbed
"She had a placid expression despite the chaos around her."
the practice of taking someone else's work or ideas and passing them off as one's own
"The student was expelled for committing plagiarism in his essay."
to take someone else's work or ideas and present them as your own
"He was warned not to plagiarize his friend's essay."
Troubled or afflicted persistently by problems or difficulties.
"People are plagued by anxiety and depression."
simple or clear, without decoration or complexity
"She wore a plain white dress to the ceremony."
a person who brings a case against another in a court of law
"The plaintiff filed a lawsuit against the company."
expressing sadness or sorrow
"He raised a plaintive cry for help."
a braid of hair or straw; to braid
"She decided to plait her hair before the party."
a flat surface; an aircraft; to make smooth
"The carpenter used a tool to plane the wood."
a celestial body that orbits a star
"Earth is the third planet from the Sun."
