英语词汇词典 | 单词含义、定义和示例
The offense of willfully telling an untruth in a court after taking an oath.
"She was convicted of perjury after giving false evidence."
To knowingly tell a lie in a court of law after swearing to tell the truth.
"He was accused of trying to perjure himself during the trial."
a small trailing plant with violet-blue or white flowers
"Purple periwinkles covered the garden ground beautifully."
A continuous porch formed by a row of columns surrounding the perimeter of a building or courtyard.
"The Roman villa featured a beautiful peristyle garden."
liable to decay quickly; short-lived
"Store perishable foods in the refrigerator."
To die, especially in a sudden or violent way.
"Many soldiers perished in the war."
The outer edge or boundary of an area or object.
"The soldiers were stationed at the periphery of the camp."
Relating to or situated on the edge or outer parts of something.
"The town is located on the peripheral area of the city."
Traveling from place to place, especially for work or based on lifestyle.
"He led a peripatetic life as a traveling teacher."
The quality or state of being regular or recurring at intervals.
"The periodicity of the moon’s phases has fascinated humans for centuries."
a magazine or journal published at regular intervals
"She subscribed to a science periodical."
a length or portion of time
"The meeting will last for a period of two hours."
the continuous line forming the boundary of a closed geometric figure or area
"The soldiers guarded the perimeter of the camp."
full of danger or risk
"They undertook a perilous journey through the mountains."
the point in the orbit of the moon or a satellite at which it is nearest to the Earth
"The moon appeared much larger during its perigee."
used to express uncertainty or possibility
"Perhaps we should wait until tomorrow to make the decision."
done without much effort, interest, or thought
"He gave a perfunctory nod and walked away."
the art, business, or products of making perfumes
"She works in a perfumery that creates luxury scents."
a fragrant liquid made from essential oils and alcohol; a pleasant smell
"She wore her favorite perfume to the party."
a person who entertains an audience by acting, singing, dancing, or playing music
"The performer received a standing ovation for her song."
the act of performing or accomplishing a task, action, or event
"The performance of the team was outstanding in the final match."
to carry out an action, task, or function
"The doctor will perform the surgery tomorrow."
by necessity; inevitably
"He had to perforce accept the decision."
to make a hole or holes through something
"The machine can perforate sheets of paper for easy tearing."
the act of betrayal or deceit; treachery
"The politician's perfidy shocked even his closest supporters."
deceitful and untrustworthy
"The spy was executed for his perfidious actions."
intensely passionate or fervent
"She gave a perfervid speech in defense of human rights."
the state of being complete and without flaws; the highest degree of excellence
"The artist spent years trying to achieve perfection in his paintings."
capable of being made perfect or improved
"Human nature is imperfect but perfectible."
Able to be noticed or recognized by the senses or the mind.
"There was a perceptible change in the atmosphere."
extremely poor; poverty-stricken; miserly
"The penurious family struggled to buy food."
extreme poverty or destitution
"He grew up in penury but became successful later in life."
a group of human beings collectively
"The people in the town gathered for the festival."
a pungent spice obtained from pepper plants, used to flavor food
"I like to add pepper to my soup."
Rice that has been partially boiled in the husk before milling; parboiled rice
"Per boiled rice retains more nutrients than regular white rice."
By or in itself; intrinsically.
"The idea is not bad per se, but it needs improvement."
To walk through or travel around, especially for leisure.
"They perambulated the old town, enjoying the sights."
a four-wheeled carriage for a baby; baby stroller or pram
"She pushed the perambulator through the park while the baby slept peacefully."
Able to be seen, noticed, or detected.
"The changes in winter weather are perceivable in rural areas."
To become aware of or recognize something through the senses or the mind.
"She perceived a change in his tone of voice."
a proportion out of one hundred; by each hundred
"Sales increased by ten percent this year."
a proportion or share in relation to a whole
"The percentage of students who passed the exam was high."
A state of eternal spiritual ruin, often referring to hell or damnation.
"The preacher warned that greed would lead to perdition."
To travel or wander from place to place.
"He loved to peregrinate across the countryside during summer."
A long journey or wandering, especially on foot.
"Their peregrination across Asia lasted two years."
Musical instruments that are played by striking, shaking, or scraping, such as drums or cymbals.
"The percussion section added rhythm and energy to the orchestra."
