英语词汇词典 | 单词含义、定义和示例
a flat round bread baked with toppings such as cheese, tomato, and other ingredients
"We ordered a large pepperoni pizza for dinner."
to make someone less angry or hostile; to calm or soothe
"He tried to placate the angry customer with a refund."
a particular position or location; to put something in a specific position
"She placed the books on the table."
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."
the act of putting something or someone in a particular position or job
"The company arranged job placement for the graduates."
calm and peaceful, not easily disturbed
"She had a placid expression despite the chaos around her."
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."
to take someone else's work or ideas and present them as your own
"He was warned not to plagiarize his friend's essay."
Troubled or afflicted persistently by problems or difficulties.
"People are plagued by anxiety and depression."
simple or clear, without decoration or complexity
"She wore a plain white dress to the ceremony."
a person who brings a case against another in a court of law
"The plaintiff filed a lawsuit against the company."
expressing sadness or sorrow
"He raised a plaintive cry for help."
a braid of hair or straw; to braid
"She decided to plait her hair before the party."
a flat surface; an aircraft; to make smooth
"The carpenter used a tool to plane the wood."
a celestial body that orbits a star
"Earth is the third planet from the Sun."
to make someone happy or satisfied
"She will do anything to please her parents."
The action of reading or examining something carefully.
"The contract was given to the lawyer for perusal."
a small round fruit with smooth red or purple skin, sweet flesh, and a single large seed
"The purple plum was juicy and delicious."
a device used to connect or block an opening
"She inserted the plug into the socket."
having or showing courage and determination
"The plucky child rescued the kitten from the tree."
to take hold of and quickly remove; to gather courage or determination
"She plucked a flower from the garden."
a clever plan or action designed to gain an advantage
"She used a clever ploy to win the debate."
a large farming tool used to break up and turn over soil before planting crops
"The oxen pulled the heavy plough across the field."
a secret plan or scheme, often with bad intentions
"The villain made a plot to steal the treasure."
slow-moving and unexciting; showing steady effort
"The movie was entertaining but a bit plodding in the middle."
to work slowly and steadily, often with effort or difficulty
"He plodded through his homework despite feeling tired."
a difficult or dangerous situation
"The refugees described their plight during the war."
flexible; easily influenced or adaptable
"She has a pliant personality that adapts well to new situations."
easily bent or flexible; adaptable
"The metal is pliable enough to be shaped into jewelry."
an excessive amount of something
"She has a plethora of books on her shelf."
a large or sufficient amount or quantity
"We have plenty of time before the meeting."
the condition of being full or abundant
"The garden offered a plentitude of flowers in spring."
Existing in great quantity; abundant.
"Food and water were plentiful in the village."
existing in great quantity; abundant
"The harvest was plenteous, providing enough food for the entire village."
the condition of being full or abundant; a great quantity
"The garden was a plenitude of flowers in spring."
a person invested with full power to act on behalf of another, especially in diplomacy
"The ambassador was a plenipotentiary sent to negotiate the treaty."
complete in every way; fully attended or absolute
"The committee held a plenary session to discuss all matters of importance."
a person who gives or offers a pledge or security
"The bank accepted the jewelry from the pledgeor as collateral for the loan."
a person to whom something is pledged or given as security
"The bank is the pledgee of the collateral until the loan is repaid."
a solemn promise or agreement to do or refrain from doing something
"He gave a pledge to support the cause."
a direct vote by the electorate on an important public question
"The government held a plebiscite to decide on the new constitution."
alternate spelling of 'plebeian'; common or ordinary
"His tastes were rather plebian, favoring simple food and clothes."
common, ordinary, or belonging to the lower social classes
"The festival was enjoyed by both plebeian and noble citizens."
a fold in fabric made by doubling the material back upon itself
"She added a pleat to the skirt for extra volume."
a feeling of happiness or enjoyment
"It was a pleasure to meet you."
giving pleasure or enjoyment
"Reading a good book is a pleasurable activity."
feeling happy or satisfied with something
"She was pleased with her exam results."
a synthetic material that can be molded; flexible or easily shaped
"These containers are made of durable plastic."
the quality of being easily shaped or molded; adaptability
"The brain's plasticity allows it to adapt after injury."
