英语词汇词典 | 单词含义、定义和示例
Having superior weight, force, influence, or importance.
"The preponderant influence of the media shapes public opinion."
To be greater in influence, weight, or number.
"In the debate, logical arguments preponderated over emotional appeals."
Attractive or appealing in appearance or manner.
"She had a prepossessing smile that charmed everyone."
An opinion or feeling formed beforehand; a prejudice or preoccupation.
"His prepossession in favor of tradition made him resist change."
completely ridiculous or absurd; contrary to reason or common sense
"The idea that pigs could fly is preposterous."
a special right or privilege exclusive to a particular person or group
"It is the manager’s prerogative to make the final decision."
to be a sign or warning that something will happen; to foreshadow
"Dark clouds presage a storm."
the ability to know or predict what will happen in the future
"Her prescience about market trends saved the company."
having or showing knowledge of events before they take place
"The prescient investor sold his shares just before the market crashed."
to recommend or authorize the use of something, especially medicine
"The doctor prescribed medication for my cold."
An authoritative rule or direction; something laid down as a command.
"The prescript of the organization required strict punctuality."
Capable of being prescribed or laid down as a rule or directive.
"Certain regulations are prescriptible under the law."
A written order from a doctor for the preparation and administration of a medicine; also, a recommendation or authoritative rule.
"The doctor gave her a prescription for antibiotics."
the state of being present in a particular place
"Her presence at the meeting was greatly appreciated."
existing or happening now; to give something to someone in a formal way
"She presented her report to the team yesterday."
neat and suitable for being seen in public; acceptable in appearance
"Make sure you look presentable for the job interview."
the act of presenting something to an audience, typically involving speaking or showing information
"The presentation on digital marketing was very informative."
Having a feeling or sense of something about to happen; predictive.
"She was presentient of the coming disaster."
An intuitive feeling about the future, especially of something bad about to happen.
"He had a strong presentiment that the plan would fail."
at the current moment; now
"Presently, I am working on a new project."
The act of presenting something formally or officially; a formal statement or document.
"The lawyer made a presentment of the evidence to the court."
The act of keeping something in its original state or protecting it from harm or decay.
"The preservation of old books is important for cultural heritage."
A substance used to prevent decay, spoilage, or deterioration in food or other materials.
"This jam contains no artificial preservatives."
A substance used to preserve foodstuffs, wood, or other materials against decay.
"Many processed foods contain harmful preservatives."
to be in charge of a meeting, event, or organization
"She will preside over the meeting tomorrow."
the office or position of being a president
"He was elected to the presidency in 2020."
the elected head of a republican state
"The president addressed the nation last night."
relating to a president or presidency
"The presidential election is scheduled for next month."
to apply force to something; media or news organizations
"She pressed the button to start the machine."
Requiring immediate attention or urgent action.
"The manager had to deal with several pressing issues at once."
the force applied to something or the feeling of stress or tension
"The pressure of the situation made him nervous."
a sealed cooking pot that uses steam pressure to cook food faster
"Using a pressure cooker reduces cooking time by more than half."
Widespread respect and admiration felt for someone or something based on their achievements or quality.
"Winning the award gave the company international prestige."
having a high reputation; respected
"Harvard University is one of the most prestigious universities in the world."
used to convey that something is assumed to be true though not known for certain
"Presumably, he forgot to send the email."
To suppose something is true without proof; to take for granted.
"I presume she has already left for the meeting."
An idea believed to be true without proof; an assumption or act of overconfidence.
"The presumption of his guilt was unfair."
Based on probability or assumption rather than proof.
"She is the presumptive nominee for the party."
Overconfident, rude, or taking liberties without permission.
"It was presumptuous of him to make that decision without consulting others."
an attempt to make something that is not the case appear true
"He made no pretence of being interested in the conversation."
To act as if something is true when it is not.
"The children pretended to be superheroes."
A false appearance or claim; an act of pretending.
"His kindness was only a pretense to gain trust."
A claim or assertion to something, often without justification; an attempt to impress by showing greater importance or talent than is actually possessed.
"His pretension to be an expert was quickly exposed."
Attempting to impress by affecting greater importance, talent, culture, etc., than is actually possessed.
"The restaurant was stylish but far too pretentious for my taste."
Beyond what is normal or natural; extraordinary or supernatural.
"She had a preternatural ability to remain calm in any crisis."
A false reason given to hide the real purpose or motive.
"He went out on the pretext of buying groceries."
Attractive in a delicate way without being truly beautiful.
"She looked pretty in her new dress."
To prove more powerful or superior; to be widespread or common.
"Justice will always prevail over injustice."
the state or condition of being widespread or common
"The prevalence of smartphones has changed how people communicate."
