英语词汇词典 | 单词含义、定义和示例
financial gain, especially the difference between the amount earned and the amount spent
"The company made a huge profit this quarter."
The degree to which a business or activity yields profit or financial gain.
"Increased efficiency enhances business profitability."
yielding profit or financial gain
"The company has become highly profitable after the new strategy was implemented."
a person who makes excessive profits, especially unfairly or illegally
"The government punished war profiteers."
reckless wastefulness or extravagance
"His profligacy with money led him to bankruptcy."
recklessly extravagant or wasteful in resources
"The king was known for his profligate lifestyle."
very great or intense; showing deep insight or understanding
"Her speech had a profound impact on the audience."
A deep, meaningful, and significant action or program designed to create change.
"A profound initiative can create sustainable changes."
great depth of insight, knowledge, or emotion
"The essay impressed the judges with its clarity and profundity."
existing or given in large amounts; abundant
"He offered profuse thanks for their timely help."
an abundance or large quantity of something
"Spring brought a profusion of wildflowers to the valley."
a direct ancestor; a person or thing that originates something
"Researchers traced the custom back to a common progenitor."
A descendant or offspring; children or future generations.
"The scientist was proud of the intellectual achievements of his progeny."
Having jaws that project forward beyond the rest of the face.
"The fossil displayed a distinctly prognathous skull structure."
A forecast of the likely outcome of a disease or situation.
"The doctor gave a positive prognosis for the patient's recovery."
To foretell or predict future events, especially based on current signs.
"Experts attempted to prognosticate the outcome of the election."
The act of foretelling or predicting future events.
"The astrologer's prognostication fascinated the audience."
a planned series of events or activities
"The program starts at 9 AM sharp."
the process of writing computer code to create software or applications
"He spends most of his time learning computer programming."
the process of designing and writing computer programs
"He has been learning programming for several months now."
forward movement toward a destination or improvement in a condition
"The students made great progress in their studies."
A gradual movement or development towards a more advanced state.
"The disease follows a slow progression over many years."
a person who takes part in a protest or demonstration
"The protester spoke passionately about the cause."
the protective care of God or nature as a spiritual power; foresight or prudence
"They believed their survival was due to divine providence."
gave or supplied something that was needed
"The hotel provided free breakfast for all guests."
to give or supply something that is needed or wanted
"The teacher will provide extra materials for the students."
a short, commonly known saying that expresses a truth or piece of advice
"The proverb 'A stitch in time saves nine' teaches the value of prompt action."
food or provisions, especially for livestock
"The barn was filled with provender for the cattle."
The origin or source of something.
"The museum verified the provenance of the ancient manuscript."
to demonstrate the truth or existence of something by evidence or argument.
"The scientist was able to prove his hypothesis through experiments."
in a way that shows pride or satisfaction; with a sense of honor or achievement
"She proudly displayed her achievements to her family."
Feeling deep pleasure or satisfaction as a result of achievements or qualities.
"She felt proud of her son's accomplishments."
To swell out or bulge.
"The roots began to protuberate from the ground."
Sticking out or bulging.
"His protuberant belly showed after the meal."
A rounded swelling or lump on a surface.
"The doctor examined the small protuberance on his arm."
Something that sticks out or projects from a surface.
"The protrusion on the wall made it difficult to move the furniture."
To stick out or extend beyond a surface.
"A nail was protruding from the wooden board."
Lasting for a long time or longer than expected.
"The negotiation turned into a protracted process."
To prolong or extend in time or duration.
"Negotiations were protracted for several months."
The first model or version of something, used as a sample for testing or improvement.
"The company built a prototype of the new smartphone before mass production."
The living substance inside a cell, including the cytoplasm and nucleus.
"Scientists observed the movement of protoplasm under the microscope."
The first martyr in a cause or religion, often referring to the first Christian martyr.
"St. Stephen is known as the protomartyr of Christianity."
an official procedure or system of rules
"The security team followed strict protocol during the event."
successful in material terms; flourishing financially or in general well-being
"The town became prosperous after the new trade route opened."
to keep safe from harm or danger
"It is important to protect your personal information online."
tending or able to change frequently or easily; versatile
"She is a protean artist who experiments with many styles."
the main character or leading figure in a story, drama, or other work
"The protagonist of the novel struggles with her inner conflicts."
lying stretched out on the ground with one's face downward, often as a sign of submission or exhaustion
"He lay prostrate on the ground after the long battle."
to succeed or flourish, especially in financial or business matters
"With hard work and determination, she managed to prosper in her career."
The possibility or likelihood of some future event occurring.
"The prospects for growth look promising."
