英语词汇词典 | 单词含义、定义和示例
A state of eternal spiritual ruin, often referring to hell or damnation.
"The preacher warned that greed would lead to perdition."
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."
A device used for brewing coffee by continually cycling boiling water through coffee grounds.
"She made a fresh pot of coffee using the percolator."
Having good understanding or insight; able to perceive things clearly.
"As a percipient critic, she recognized the deeper meaning of the play."
The ability to perceive, understand, or notice things quickly.
"His percipience in reading people made him a great negotiator."
puffed rice; rice that has been heated and puffed into light, crispy grains
"I enjoy eating puffed rice as a healthy snack."
Having or showing keen insight, understanding, or awareness.
"She is very perceptive and quickly notices when something is wrong."
The ability to see, hear, or become aware of something; an interpretation of sensory information.
"Public perception of the issue has changed over time."
Able to be noticed or recognized by the senses or the mind.
"There was a perceptible change in the atmosphere."
a proportion or share in relation to a whole
"The percentage of students who passed the exam was high."
a proportion out of one hundred; by each hundred
"Sales increased by ten percent this year."
To become aware of or recognize something through the senses or the mind.
"She perceived a change in his tone of voice."
Able to be seen, noticed, or detected.
"The changes in winter weather are perceivable in rural areas."
a four-wheeled carriage for a baby; baby stroller or pram
"She pushed the perambulator through the park while the baby slept peacefully."
To walk through or travel around, especially for leisure.
"They perambulated the old town, enjoying the sights."
By or in itself; intrinsically.
"The idea is not bad per se, but it needs improvement."
Rice that has been partially boiled in the husk before milling; parboiled rice
"Per boiled rice retains more nutrients than regular white rice."
a pungent spice obtained from pepper plants, used to flavor food
"I like to add pepper to my soup."
a group of human beings collectively
"The people in the town gathered for the festival."
extreme poverty or destitution
"He grew up in penury but became successful later in life."
extremely poor; poverty-stricken; miserly
"The penurious family struggled to buy food."
a small smooth stone found on beaches or rivers
"He threw a pebble into the pond and watched the ripples."
the action or process of paying money for something
"The payment for the order was received yesterday."
a state of tranquility or quiet, freedom from disturbance
"They hope for peace in the region."
inclined to avoid conflict; friendly and non-violent in nature
"She is a peaceable neighbor who never quarrels with anyone."
free from disturbance; calm and tranquil
"The village remained peaceful even during the festival."
a soft round fruit with fuzzy skin, sweet flesh, and a large pit in the center
"The peach was perfectly ripe and juicy when I bit into it."
a tropical tree with bright orange and red flowers that resemble a peacock's tail
"The peacock flower tree blooms with stunning orange flowers in summer."
female peacock
"The peahen is less colorful than the male peacock."
a small seed with a thin shell, eaten as a snack or used to make oil and butter
"He loves eating roasted peanuts during the evening."
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."
the science or art of teaching
"He studied pedagogics to become a better teacher."
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 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."
strange or unusual; characteristic of only one person, place, or thing
"She has a peculiar habit of talking to her plants."
a teacher, especially a strict or formal one
"The old pedagogue insisted on discipline in the classroom."
