英语词汇词典 | 单词含义、定义和示例
A very poor person.
"The pauper begged for food on the street corner."
The state of being extremely poor.
"The country struggled with rising pauperism in the 19th century."
to stop briefly before continuing
"She paused to catch her breath before continuing her speech."
a hard paved surface such as a road or sidewalk; the act or result of paving
"She walked along the pavement to reach the bus stop."
A large tent or temporary building, often used for events or exhibitions.
"The wedding reception was held in a decorated pavilion."
required to be paid; owed as a debt
"The amount is payable within thirty days of the invoice date."
A person to whom money is paid or is to be paid.
"The payee must sign the check before cashing it."
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."
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."
Capable of being passed through or entered.
"The thin wall was easily penetrable."
Relating to or expressing penitence or penance.
"The priest delivered a penitential sermon on forgiveness."
Feeling or showing sorrow and regret for having done wrong.
"She was penitent after shouting at her friend."
The action or feeling of showing sorrow and regret for having done wrong.
"His eyes were full of penitence after realizing his mistake."
Relating to or resembling a peninsula.
"The peninsular region is surrounded by water on three sides."
a piece of land that is almost completely surrounded by water but connected to the mainland
"The Korean Peninsula is located in East Asia."
The act of piercing or entering into something.
"The company's market penetration grew rapidly."
To pass into or through; to enter or pierce.
"The bullet could not penetrate the armor."
a piece of jewelry that hangs from a chain worn around the neck
"She wore a silver pendant around her neck."
hanging down or suspended
"The pendent branches touched the ground."
