英语词汇词典 | 单词含义、定义和示例
the state or condition of being equal, especially in status or pay
"The campaign aims to achieve pay parity between men and women."
relating to Paris or its people
"She wore a Parisian style dress at the party."
An outcast; someone who is rejected by society or a social group.
"After the scandal, he became a social pariah."
A local church community or the area served by a parish church.
"The parish gathered for Sunday service."
the inner surface of the hand; also a tropical tree with large leaves
"He placed the coin in the palm of her hand."
prosperous, flourishing, or relating to palm trees
"He often reminisced about the palmy days of his youth."
easily perceived or felt; so intense as to seem almost tangible
"There was a palpable sense of excitement in the room."
to beat rapidly and strongly, often because of fear, excitement, or illness
"Her heart began to palpitate with fear."
a noticeably rapid, strong, or irregular heartbeat due to agitation or medical condition
"She experienced palpitations before her job interview."
a condition of partial or complete paralysis, often with involuntary tremors
"The patient suffered from Bell’s palsy."
to act insincerely or deceitfully; to equivocate or lie
"He paltered when asked about his involvement in the deal."
small or meager; lacking in value or importance
"They offered him a paltry sum for his work."
to treat with excessive care and attention; to spoil
"Parents often pamper their first child."
a small booklet or brochure containing information or arguments about a subject
"The health department distributed a pamphlet about nutrition."
a person who writes or distributes pamphlets, often to promote a political or social cause
"In the 18th century, many pamphleteers influenced public opinion."
relating to all the countries of North, Central, and South America
"The Pan-American Games bring together athletes from across the continent."
A solution or remedy for all difficulties or diseases.
"Education is often seen as a panacea for social problems."
Distinctive and stylish elegance or flair.
"She performed the role with great panache."
a Bengali spice blend containing five whole spices: cumin, fennel, fenugreek, nigella, and mustard seeds
"The aroma filled the kitchen when she heated panch phoron in oil."
A gland in the abdomen that produces insulin and digestive enzymes.
"The pancreas plays a vital role in digestion and blood sugar regulation."
An outbreak of a disease that occurs on a global scale.
"The COVID-19 pandemic changed the world dramatically."
Wild and noisy disorder or confusion; uproar.
"When the concert was canceled, pandemonium broke out among the crowd."
to indulge or exploit the weaknesses, desires, or immoral tendencies of others
"The politician was accused of pandering to voters' fears."
a formal speech or piece of writing in praise of someone or something
"The author wrote a panegyric on the bravery of the soldiers."
a group of people gathered to discuss, judge, or advise on a particular topic
"The panel of judges announced the winner of the competition."
a sudden sharp feeling of pain or emotional distress
"She felt a pang of guilt after the argument."
a sudden overwhelming fear or anxiety causing irrational behavior
"The crowd panicked when the fire alarm went off."
feeling or showing panic; anxious and fearful
"The crowd became panicky when the fire alarm sounded."
A complete or impressive collection of things; a full set of armor.
"The museum displayed a panoply of ancient weapons."
An unbroken view of the whole region surrounding an observer.
"From the hilltop, we enjoyed a breathtaking panorama of the city."
Giving a wide view of an extensive area in all directions.
"The hotel offers panoramic views of the ocean."
a piece of clothing worn from the waist down, covering both legs separately
"He wore a pair of blue pants to the party."
The belief that God and the universe are identical, or that everything is a manifestation of God.
"Spinoza’s philosophy is often associated with pantheism."
All the gods of a religion collectively; a building dedicated to all gods.
"The Roman Pantheon is one of the best-preserved ancient temples."
A type of theatrical performance using gestures and movements without spoken words; in Britain, a musical comedy play for families performed at Christmas.
"The children enjoyed the Christmas pantomime at the local theater."
An optical instrument that provides a wide or panoramic view.
"The scientist used a pantoscope to observe the entire horizon."
A small room or cupboard where food, dishes, and kitchen supplies are stored.
"She stocked the pantry with fresh groceries for the week."
The office or authority of the Pope in the Roman Catholic Church.
"The papacy played a significant role in medieval European politics."
a large orange tropical fruit with sweet orange flesh and black seeds
"Papaya is rich in vitamins and very good for health."
a thin material used for writing, printing, or wrapping
"She wrote her notes on a piece of paper."
An ancient writing material made from the pith of the papyrus plant; also refers to the plant itself.
"The ancient scroll was written on papyrus."
a thin material made from animal skin, used in the past for writing
"The ancient manuscript was written on parchment."
to make something extremely dry, especially by exposure to heat
"The scorching sun began to parch the fields."
extremely dry, especially because of heat or thirst
"After walking in the desert, he was parched with thirst."
an object or collection of objects wrapped in paper for carrying or sending by mail; a piece of land
"The postman delivered a parcel to our door."
forgiveness; the action of forgiving or being forgiven for an error or offense
"I beg your pardon for interrupting the meeting."
able to be forgiven; excusable
"His mistake was pardonable given the difficult circumstances."
