英语词汇词典 | 单词含义、定义和示例
a sweet juicy fruit with a rounded shape that is wider at the bottom than the top
"She enjoyed a fresh pear from the orchard."
a hard, lustrous object produced within the soft tissue of a shelled mollusk; used in jewelry
"She wore a beautiful pearl necklace to the wedding."
a single pearl used as jewelry, often in earrings or pendants
"The elegant pearl drop earrings complemented her outfit perfectly."
a poor farmer or agricultural laborer who owns or rents a small piece of land for cultivation
"The peasant worked hard in the fields from dawn to dusk."
a small smooth stone found on beaches or rivers
"He threw a pebble into the pond and watched the ripples."
liable to sin or error; capable of doing wrong
"Humans are peccable, but they strive for goodness."
a small or minor fault or sin
"Forgetting to call was just a small peccadillo, not a serious mistake."
Guilty of a moral offense or wrongdoing; sinful.
"The judge declared the peccant official unfit for office."
To strike or bite something with a beak; to eat in small bites.
"The hen began to peck at the grains scattered on the ground."
Relating to the chest or breast.
"The athlete focused on strengthening his pectoral muscles."
To embezzle or steal money, especially public funds.
"The corrupt official was found guilty of peculating government funds."
The act of embezzling or stealing money, especially from public funds.
"The minister resigned after being accused of peculation."
strange or unusual; characteristic of only one person, place, or thing
"She has a peculiar habit of talking to her plants."
in a strange or unusual way; in a manner that is distinctive or characteristic
"She dressed peculiarly for the formal dinner, wearing bright colors and unusual patterns."
relating to money or financial matters
"They faced pecuniary difficulties after the business failed."
relating to the methods and practice of teaching
"The teacher introduced new pedagogical approaches in the classroom."
the science or art of teaching
"He studied pedagogics to become a better teacher."
a teacher, especially a strict or formal one
"The old pedagogue insisted on discipline in the classroom."
The art, science, or profession of teaching and education methods.
"Modern pedagogy emphasizes student-centered learning."
A foot-operated lever for powering or controlling a mechanism, especially on a bicycle.
"He pressed down hard on the bicycle pedal."
A person who is excessively concerned with minor details or rules, often in a showy way.
"The professor was criticized as a pedant who focused too much on trivial details."
Excessively concerned with minor details or rules; overly academic or bookish.
"Her pedantic explanations made the lecture dull."
Excessive concern with minor details or rules.
"His pedantry made the meeting unnecessarily long."
To sell goods, often by going from place to place; sometimes used negatively to mean promoting an idea or product in a pushy way.
"Street vendors peddle handmade jewelry to tourists."
a person who sells goods, often traveling from place to place
"The peddler walked through the village selling fresh fruits."
the base or support on which a statue or object stands
"The statue was placed on a marble pedestal."
a person walking on the street; also means dull or ordinary
"The pedestrian crossed the road at the crosswalk."
Making areas pedestrian-friendly, closing any area to vehicle traffic and making it open only for pedestrians.
"The pedestrianization of city centers reduces pollution."
a doctor who specializes in the medical care of children
"The pediatrician examined the child carefully."
the branch of medicine dealing with the health and medical care of children
"She decided to specialize in pediatrics after medical school."
the recorded ancestry or lineage of a person, family, or animal; the history or origin of something
"The dog has a pedigree that traces back several generations."
a triangular gable found above the horizontal structure of a building, often in classical architecture
"The ancient temple had a pediment decorated with sculptures."
The study of soils in their natural environment.
"Pedology helps scientists understand soil fertility."
to remove the outer covering or skin from a fruit or vegetable
"She peeled the mango before eating it."
a kitchen tool used to remove the outer skin or peel from fruits and vegetables
"Use a peeler to remove the potato skin."
noun: a person of the same rank or status; verb: to look closely or with difficulty
"He tried to peer through the fog to see his peers on the other side."
The effect that members of a peer group have on each other, especially in terms of behavior, attitudes, and decision-making.
"Peer influence can shape juvenile behavior significantly."
the title or rank of a peer; the nobility as a group
"He was elevated to the peerage by the king."
Unequaled; without rival or match.
"Her peerless performance earned her a standing ovation."
To annoy or irritate someone.
"His constant interruptions really peeve me."
Easily irritated, especially by unimportant things.
"The child grew peevish when denied candy."
Expressing contempt or disapproval.
"He used pejorative terms to insult his opponents."
Relating to the open sea or ocean water column, away from the shore.
"Pelagic fish like tuna are found far from the coast."
Money, especially when gained dishonorably.
"The corrupt official was motivated only by pelf."
In a confused, rushed, or disorderly manner.
"The children ran pell-mell through the playground."
Transparently clear; easy to understand.
"The lake water was so pellucid that you could see the stones at the bottom."
A writing instrument using ink; also, to write something.
"She used a pen to sign the document."
a container or holder designed to keep pens, pencils, and other writing instruments organized
"He organized his pens in the pen stand on his desk."
a fictitious name used by an author instead of their real name; a pseudonym
"Mark Twain was the pen-name of Samuel Clemens."
