英语词汇词典 | 单词含义、定义和示例
A regular payment made during a person's retirement from an investment fund or employer.
"After 30 years of service, he received a monthly pension."
The study of prison management and criminal rehabilitation.
"He decided to specialize in penology to help improve the prison system."
a small coin of low value; a very small amount of money
"He found a penny on the sidewalk and smiled."
having no money; extremely poor; completely without funds
"After losing his job, he became penniless."
Having parts or structures arranged like a feather; feather-shaped.
"The fern has a pennate leaf structure."
A tapering flag used for signaling or as an emblem of victory or achievement.
"The team raised the championship pennant proudly."
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."
Capable of being passed through or entered.
"The thin wall was easily penetrable."
A weight suspended from a pivot so that it swings freely, often used to regulate clocks.
"The pendulum swung back and forth inside the clock."
hanging down loosely; drooping
"The pendulous fruit weighed down the branch."
awaiting decision or settlement
"The case is still pending in court."
hanging down or suspended
"The pendent branches touched the ground."
a piece of jewelry that hangs from a chain worn around the neck
"She wore a silver pendant around her neck."
a strong or habitual liking for something or tendency to do something
"She has a penchant for collecting rare books."
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."
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."
Relating to the open sea or ocean water column, away from the shore.
"Pelagic fish like tuna are found far from the coast."
A punishment imposed for breaking a law, rule, or contract.
"He had to pay a heavy penalty for breaking the traffic rules."
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."
A writing instrument using ink; also, to write something.
"She used a pen to sign the document."
Transparently clear; easy to understand.
"The lake water was so pellucid that you could see the stones at the bottom."
In a confused, rushed, or disorderly manner.
"The children ran pell-mell through the playground."
Money, especially when gained dishonorably.
"The corrupt official was motivated only by pelf."
To annoy or irritate someone.
"His constant interruptions really peeve me."
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."
a partially shaded area around the shadow of an object, especially during an eclipse
"The moon’s penumbra created a dim shadow over the Earth."
