英语词汇词典 | 单词含义、定义和示例
A state of anxiety, disturbance, or disorder.
"The announcement caused a perturbation in the financial markets."
feeling anxious, unsettled, or disturbed
"He looked perturbed after hearing the bad news."
a celestial body that orbits a star
"Earth is the third planet from the Sun."
a flat surface; an aircraft; to make smooth
"The carpenter used a tool to plane the wood."
a braid of hair or straw; to braid
"She decided to plait her hair before the party."
expressing sadness or sorrow
"He raised a plaintive cry for help."
a person who brings a case against another in a court of law
"The plaintiff filed a lawsuit against the company."
simple or clear, without decoration or complexity
"She wore a plain white dress to the ceremony."
Troubled or afflicted persistently by problems or difficulties.
"People are plagued by anxiety and depression."
to take someone else's work or ideas and present them as your own
"He was warned not to plagiarize his friend's essay."
the practice of taking someone else's work or ideas and passing them off as one's own
"The student was expelled for committing plagiarism in his essay."
calm and peaceful, not easily disturbed
"She had a placid expression despite the chaos around her."
the act of putting something or someone in a particular position or job
"The company arranged job placement for the graduates."
a substance with no therapeutic effect, used as a control in testing new drugs
"The patient was given a placebo to compare the effect of the real drug."
a particular position or location; to put something in a specific position
"She placed the books on the table."
to make someone less angry or hostile; to calm or soothe
"He tried to placate the angry customer with a refund."
a flat round bread baked with toppings such as cheese, tomato, and other ingredients
"We ordered a large pepperoni pizza for dinner."
the smallest unit of a digital image or display
"The image is blurry because some pixels are missing."
of crucial importance in relation to the development or success of something else
"Her role was pivotal in the success of the project."
A significant change in business strategy or direction.
"The company decided to pivot its business strategy."
the feeling of sorrow and compassion caused by the suffering and misfortune of others
"It’s a pity that she couldn’t come to the party."
a very small or inadequate amount of money
"She worked long hours for a mere pittance."
showing no pity or compassion; cruel
"The pitiless ruler ignored the suffering of his people."
deserving or arousing pity; very small or inadequate
"The team's performance was pitiful compared to last year."
deserving sympathy or compassion
"The stray dog looked pitiable in the rain."
concise and meaningful; full of substance
"She gave a pithy comment that summarized the issue perfectly."
a hidden or unexpected danger or difficulty
"Investors must be aware of the pitfalls of the market."
deserving or arousing pity; sad and pathetic
"The stray dog looked up with a piteous expression."
a large container with a handle used for pouring liquids
"She filled the pitcher with cold water for the guests."
the quality of a sound; the level or degree of intensity; a throw or toss
"The singer's pitch was perfect during the performance."
a tropical fruit with bright pink or red skin and white flesh speckled with black seeds
"The pitaya has a mild, sweet flavor and a unique appearance."
a small gear or the outer part of a bird's wing; to restrain or immobilize
"The bird's pinion was injured, preventing it from flying."
a tropical fruit with a rough spiky skin, sweet yellow flesh, and a leafy crown
"She added fresh pineapple to the fruit salad."
a large tropical fruit with a tough skin and sweet yellow flesh
"The pineapple has a crown of spiky leaves on top."
to long intensely for something or someone; to suffer from longing
"He pined for his hometown after moving abroad."
a tool used for gripping or squeezing objects
"Use the pinchers to remove the hot coal safely."
to squeeze tightly between the fingers; to take a small amount
"She pinched a bit of salt into the soup."
a gripping tool with two arms used for holding or pulling objects
"He used pincers to remove the hot nail from the wood."
a device for publicly punishing someone / to expose to public ridicule
"The corrupt official was placed in the pillory for the town to jeer at."
to rob or plunder a place, especially during war
"The invading army pillaged the village and took all valuables."
a strong vertical support or mainstay of a structure or system
"The ancient temple was supported by massive stone pillars."
a dish of rice cooked in seasoned broth, often with meat and vegetables
"We enjoyed a delicious chicken pillaw for dinner."
a person who operates an aircraft / to guide or lead through a trial
"She piloted the plane safely through the storm."
a small, inflamed elevation of the skin; a spot on the skin, especially on the face
"She was embarrassed about the pimple on her forehead."
a color between red and white
"She wore a pink dress to the party."
a soft cushion filled with material used to support the head while sleeping or resting
"She placed her head on the soft pillow and fell asleep quickly."
