胡敏练口语记英语六级单词：P字头
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A: You don’t seem to be arguing with your brother anymore.
B: No, we made a pact not to argue anymore.
pact
n. 契约，协定，条约
A: Shall we go canoeing on the river?
B: We could, but I’ve lost the paddle.
paddle
n. １．短桨，桨；２．涉水
vi. １．划桨前进，荡桨；２．涉水
vt. １．用桨（划）船；２．用木板打
A: I’m looking for some information about your organization.
B: All the details that you will need are contained in this short pamphlet.
pamphlet
n. 小册子
A: Did you see the pandas at the zoo?
B: Yes, but they were sleeping.
panda
n. 熊猫
A: I’ve been having hunger pangs.
B: Why don’t you buy something to eat then?
pang
n. 一阵（剧痛，悲痛等）
A: Do you have a good view from your window?
B: Yes, the panorama of the mountains is wonderful.
panorama
n. １．全景；２．概括，综述，概观
A: Why are you panting?
B: I just ran up the stairs.
pant
vi. １．喘，气喘；２．(for)渴望
vt. 气喘吁吁地说
n. 气喘，喘息
A: Did you read Mr. Doyle’s new novel?
B: Not yet, I’m going to wait until it comes out in paperback.
paperback
n. 平装本，简装本
A: I’ve jumped out of a plane twice.
B: I assume that you were wearing a parachute.
parachute
n. 降落伞
vi. 跳伞
vt. 伞投，空投
A: I lived on a tropical island for one year.
B: It must have been paradise.
paradise
n. 天，乐园
A: Peter is a paradox to me.
B: Yes, I find his actions very confusing also.
paradox
n. １．似乎矛盾而（可能）正确的说法；２．自相矛盾的人（或事物）
A: Paul was paralysed form the waist down.
B: Oh, how terrible! Was he in an accident?
paralyse
vt. １．使瘫痪，使麻痹；２．使丧失作用；３．使惊愕，使呆若木鸡
A: I can’t understand these math equations.
B: OK, I will help. Firstly, what are the parameters?
parameter
n. １．［常pl.］界限，范围；２．参数
A: I have to borrow more money from my parents.
B: Do you feel like a parasite?
parasite
n. １．寄生生物；２．寄生虫
A: We are having afternoon tea in the parlour if you would like to join us.
B: Yes, that would be splendid.
parlour
n. １．（出售某些商品或提供某种服务的）店，馆，院；２．客厅室
A: Stop repeating everything that I say.
B: I am pretending to be a parrot!
parrot
n. 鹦鹉
A: As a participant in the project, you will be required to attend the sessions twice a week.
B: No problem, but are there any other requirements?
participant
n. 参加者，参与者
A: Are you a member of a political party?
B: No, I do not get involved in partisan politics.
partisan
a. 党派的，派性的，偏袒的
n. １．党徒，忠实的追随者；２．（敌后）游击队员
A: I thought this room was bigger.
B: Oh, we put up a partition last week.
partition
n. １．分隔物，隔墙；２．分割，划分
vt. 隔开，分割，瓜分
A: I am entering into a new business partnership.
B: Oh, with whom?
partnership
n. 合伙（关系），合伙经营（的企业），合伙人身份
A: I am passionate about reading.
B: Yes, I always see you with your head in a book.
passionate
a. １．多情的；２．充满激情的，激昂的；３．热切的，强烈的
A: What is your favourite pastime?
B: Well, I really enjoy swimming.
pastime
n. 消遣，娱乐
A: This apple pie is delicious.
B: I agree, I think it must be the pastry.
pastry
n. 油酥面团，酥皮糕点
A: How many cows do you have on your pasture?
B: Oh, I am not a dairy farmer.
pasture
n. 牧草地，牧场
vt. 放牧
A: I have come up with a new invention.
B: You better patent it quickly, in case someone steals your idea.
patent
n. 专利，专利权
a. （有关）专利（权）的，受专利保护的
vt. 得到．．．的专利权
A: I got a pathetic result in the exam.
B: But at least you still passed.
pathetic
a. １．差劲的，令人生厌的；２．引起怜悯的，可怜的，可悲的
A: Do you celebrate your national day each year?
B: No, I’m not a patriot.
patriot
n. 爱国者，爱国主义者
A: I always feel so patriotic when my country is playing an international match.
B: Yes, it is strange what football can do!
patriotic
a. 爱国的，有爱国心的，显示爱国精神的
A: Patrols are requested to keep noise to a minimum after 10pm.
B: Isn’t that a bit early for a hotel?
patrol
v. （在．．．）巡逻，巡查
n. １．巡逻，巡查；２．巡逻兵，巡逻队
A: Please do not patronize me.
B: I wasn’t , I was trying to compliment you.
patronize
vt. １．以高人一等的态度对待；２．经常光顾，惠顾；３．赞助
A: I am getting my driveway paved tomorrow.
B: That must be expensive.
pave
vt. 铺（路），铺筑
pave the way (for) （为．．．）铺平道路，（为．．．）做准备
A: How many people do you have on your payroll?
B: Well, I employ twenty people in total.
payroll
n. １．工资表，在职人员名单；２．工薪总额
A: Would you like a peanut?
B: No thanks, do you have any fruit instead?
peanut
n. １．花生；２．［pl.］很少的钱
A: Your necklace is beautiful.
B: Thanks, it is made from pearls.
pearl
n. １．珍珠；２．珠状物；３．珍品
A: Oh, I have to stop walking, I have a pebble in my shoe.
B: That must be uncomfortable.
pebble
n. 卵石，小圆石
A: Did he give you a kiss?
B: Well, just a peck on the cheek.
peck
vt. １．啄；２．匆匆轻啄
vi. 啄食；２．(at)小口地吃
n. １．啄；２．匆匆的一吻；３．(谷物等的干量单位)配克
A: Sorry, I’m late, I lost pedal on my bike.
B: Oh, don’t worry. Were you still able to cycle here?
pedal
n. 踏板，踏脚
vi. 踩踏车，骑车
vt. 脚蹬，踩一的踏板
A: This street is perfect for pedestrians.
B: Yes, cars are only allowed access in the late evening.
pedestrian
n. 步行者，行人
A: Could you peel my orange for me? I hate doing it!
B: Certainly, it would be my pleasure.
peel
vt. 削．．．的皮，剥．．．的壳
vi. 剥落，脱皮
n. （水果等的）皮，外皮
peel off 剥掉，脱去
A: There is someone peeping through the curtains.
B: Quick, close them!
peep
vi. １．窥视，偷看；２．隐现，慢慢露出
n. １．窥视；２．（汽车喇叭的）嘟嘟声；３．（鼠，小鸟等的）吱吱声
A: Did you hang the clothes on the washing line?
B: Not all of them, I ran out of pegs.
peg
n. １．小钉，栓，挂物钉；２．桩
vt. １．用钉子钉，用钉（或桩等）固定；２．限定（价格，工资等）；３．将．．．看成，将．．．归入；４．投（球）等
peg away at 坚持不懈地做
A: If you are late again I will have to penalize.
B: Oh, please don’t punish me.
penalize
vt. １．使处于不利地位，不公平地对待；２．罚款
A: Are you busy at the moment?
B: Yes, very, I have five jobs pending.
pending
prep. 直到，在等待．．．期间
a. １．未决的，未定的，待定的；２．即将发生的，迫近的
A: The old clock has stopped working.
B: Oh, the pendulum sometimes gets stuck.
pendulum
n. １．摆，钟摆；２．摇摆不定的事态（或局面）
A: I am wearing only black and white. I look like a penguin.
B: Don’t be silly, I think you look beautiful.
penguin
n. 企鹅
A: Is your new house by the coast?
B: Yes, it is on the peninsula, just by the beach.
peninsula
n. 半岛
A: The bird has not moved from its perch all day.
B: It must be very tried!
perch
n. １．（鸟类的）栖息处，栖枝，栖木；２．高处，较高的位置；３．鲈鱼
v. １．（鸟）飞落，暂栖，停留；２．（在较高处或物体边缘）坐着
vt. 把．．．置于较高或危险处
A: You did your homework to perfection, well done.
B: Thanks, I worked for a long time on it.
perfection
n. 完美，完善
to perfection 完美地，尽善尽美地，完全地
A: You smell beautifully.
B: Thanks, it must be my new perfume.
perfume
n. 香水，香料，香气
vt. １．使充满芳香；２．洒香水于
A: You enter the car race at your own peril.
B: Don’t worry, I will be careful.
peril
n. １．极大危险；２．［常pl.］危险的事（或环境）
at one’s peril （尤用于告诫某人勿做某事）自担风险
A: Do you know the chemical symbol of gold?
B: No, you better check the periodic table.
periodic
a. 周期的，定期的，时而发生的
A: I have an article published in a new periodical.
B: Oh, what is the name of the journal?
periodical
n. 期刊
a. 周期的，定期的，时而发生的
A: John nearly perished on the mountain.
B: Who came to his rescue?
perish
vi. １．丧生，毁灭，消亡；２．（橡胶，皮革等）失去弹性，老化
A: You always dress according to the latest fashion trends.
B: Well, trends permeate quickly these days.
permeate
v. １．弥漫，遍布，散布；２．渗入，渗透
A: Is smoking permissible in this restaurant?
B: I’m not sure, you better check with the waiter.
permissible
a. 可允许的，许可的
A: I have a perpetual headache.
B: You better go to see a doctor about that. It does not sound healthy.
perpetual
a. １．永久的，永恒的，长期的；２．无休止的，没完没了的
A: Did you understand the lecture?
B: No, I was perplexed, it was too complicated for me.
perplex
vt. 使困惑，使费解，使复杂化
A: Too many people have been persecuted because of war.
B: I agree, but unfortunately they continue to be so.
persecute
vt. １．迫害，虐待；２．纠缠，骚扰
A: Don’t give up now, you are nearly there.
B: I intend to persevere.
persevere
vi. 坚持不懈，锲而不舍
A: Every week Simon asks me out on a date.
B: Gosh, he is very persistent.
persistent
a. １．坚持不懈的，执意的；２．持续的
A: Do you follow any religion?
B: I’m of no particular persuasion .
persuasion
n. １．说服（力），劝说；２．信念，信仰
A: Has the case been closed yet?
B: No, we are waiting for the documents pertaining to the case to arrive.
pertain
vi. (to) 从属，有关
A: Was the information that I gave you of any use?
B: Yes, it was pertinent , thank you.
pertinent
a. 有关系的，相关的
A: Do you like dogs?
B: No, I think they are pests .
pest
n. １．有害生物，害虫；２．讨厌的人
A: Stop pestering me!
B: Sorry, I did not realize that you were busy.
pester
vt. 不断打扰，纠缠
A: As a farmer, I do not believe in using pesticides .
B: That is a wise decision, but it must give you a lot of extra work.
pesticide
n. 沙虫剂，农药
A: Look at the colour of those petals .
B: Oh yes, the flowers are beautiful.
petal
n. 花瓣
A: Will you please sign my petition ?
B: It depends what it is about.
petition
n. 请愿书，申请书，诉状
v. （向．．．）请愿，正式请求
A: There has been an increase of petty crime in my region.
B: Oh, I heard about the car thefts.
petty
a. １．小的，琐碎的，不重要的；２．气量小的，心胸狭窄的
A: Where can I get some medicine for my cold?
B: In the pharmacy , there is one around the corner.
pharmacy
n. １．药房，药店；２．药剂学，配药
A: Doctor, I am feeling very ill.
B: Well, tell me your physiological symptoms.
physiological
a. 生理的，生理学的
A: The post office workers are on strike .
B: Did they set up a picket outside the post office?
picket
n. １．（罢工时的）纠察队，纠察队员；２．警戒队，警戒哨
vt. １．在．．．设置纠察线；２．派．．．担任纠察，布置（警卫）警戒
vi. 担任纠察（或警戒哨）
A: The view is exceptionally picturesque .
B: I agree, it is very beautiful.
picturesque
a. １．美丽如画的；２．（语言）生动的，绘声绘色的
A: You were gone so long I thought you had fallen off the end of the pier .
B: No, I just stood and watched the boats leave the harbour.
pier
n. （伸入水域的）码头，突堤
A: You say your prayers with great piety .
B: I’m quite devoted to my religion.
piety .
n. 虔诚，虔敬
A: This is a holy site.
B: How many pilgrims does it receive each year?
pilgrim
n. １．朝圣者；２．（在国外的）旅行者，漫游者
A: What is your favourite type of fruit?
B: I think it must be fresh pineapple .
pineapple
n. 凤梨，菠萝
A: Can you pinpoint the exact location of the building?
B: I’ll have to loot at a map.
pinpoint
vt. １．准确描述，确定，确认；２．准确地确定．．．的位置
n. 针尖，尖端
a. 十分精确的
A: What are you coming as to the fancy dress party?
B: A pirate , and you can be my parrot if you wish.
pirate
n. １．非法盗印（或复制）者，侵犯版权者；２．海盗
vt. １．以海盗方式抢劫，抢掠；２．盗用，非法盗印（或复制）
A: Do you know how the victim was killed?
B: He was shot with a pistol .
pistol
n. 手枪
A: The engine has stopped working.
B: Oh, the pistons must have seized.
piston
n. 活塞
A: I stayed up too late last night and I am now exhausted.
B: Well, that is one of the major pitfalls of staying up late!
pitfall
n. １．隐患，易犯的错误；２．陷阱，圈套
A: What was your favourite thing about your visit to Italy?
B: The pizza , it was fantastic.
pizza
n. 意大利馅饼，比萨饼
A: We are studying about the great plague in history class.
B: Isn’t that also called “The Black Death”?
plague
n. １．瘟疫，鼠疫；２．灾难，祸患
vt. 使痛苦（或难受），给．．．造成困难（或麻烦）
A: Emma is as thick as two planks .
B: Don’t be so cruel, I think she is quite intelligent actually.
plank
n. １．厚木板（条）；２．政纲条目，政策要点
A: Was there much damage to your house during the storm?
B: No, just the plaster on the wall was cracked.
plaster
n. １．灰浆，灰泥；２．石膏；３．橡皮膏，膏药
vt. １．在．．．上抹灰泥，厚厚地涂抹；２．粘贴于，张贴于，贴满
A: Even though we are at a high altitude, I do not feel it.
B: That is because we are on a plateau , it can be deceptive.
plateau
n. １．高原；２．（上升厚的）稳定时期（或状态）
A: This time, please me a plausible excuse for being late.
B: Well Sir, I still don’t think that you will believe me.
plausible
a.似有道理的，似乎正确的，貌似可信的
A: We are sending out a plea for donations to our charity.
B: Oh, I will respond to that.
plea
n.1.恳求，请求
2.抗辩，答辩，辩护
3.借口，托辞
A: Mum, please, please can I stay up late tonight.
B: Despite how much you plead , the answer is still “No”.
plead
vi.1.恳求，请求
2.申诉，答辩，辩护
vt.1.为……辩护
2.提出……为理由（或借口）
A: He suffered a terrible plight during the war.
B: Yes, his story was horrific.
plight
n.困境，苦境
A: Could you please pluck the feathers off the chicken?
B: Oh, I hate that job, can someone else do it?
pluck
vt.1.拔，摘，采
2.拔除……的毛
3.弹，拨，弹奏
vi.(at)拉，拽，拉扯
n.勇气，胆量，决心
A: These plums are delicious.
B: Yeah, we’ve had a great crop this year.
plum
n.李子，梅子
a.待遇好的
A: The taps in the bathroom seem to be stuck again.
B: Oh, the plumber just fixed them last week.
plumber
n.管子工，水暖工
A: The plume on parrots is usually very colourful.
B: Yes, I particularly like the ones with red feathers.
plume
n.1.（升上空中的）一缕（烟、尘土等）
2.羽毛，羽饰
A: Look at that plump little puppy.
B: Oh, he is so cute!
plump
a.丰满的，胖乎乎的
vi.1.(down)扑通倒（或坐）下，蓦地摔下
2.(for)选定
vt.1.使扑通倒（或坐）下，蓦地摔下
2.(up)轻轻拍打使（枕头等）变得鼓起来
A: Many houses were plundered during the war.
B: Yes, law and order were broken down.
plunder
vt.劫掠……的财物，掠夺
n.1.劫掠物，赃物
2.劫掠，抢夺
A: That is a nasty cough that you have.
B: I think it may be pneumonia .
pneumonia
n.肺炎
A: The film was very poignant . It showed the horrors of war.
B: I’m not sure if I’ll be strong enough to watch it.
poignant
a.令人痛苦的，辛酸的，惨痛的
A: Did Linda give a good presentation at the conference?
B: Yes, she was full of poise and confidence.
poise
n.1.稳重，镇定
2.（优美）姿势，姿态
3.平衡，平稳
vt.使平衡，使平稳，平稳地拿
A: Stop poking me in the sides.
B: I was just trying to make you laugh!
poke
vt.1.戳，捅
2.用……戳（或捅），把……戳向
3.伸出，突出
vi.伸出，突出
n.戳，捅
poke about/around
搜索，探问
poke fun at
拿……开玩笑，取笑
poke one's nose into
探问，干预
A: The weather is so cold it is almost polar .
B: Oh, it is not that bad!
polar
a.1.地极的，近地极的
2.磁极的
3.正好相反的，截然对立的
A: Is your shirt make from cotton?
B: No, the fabric is man-made, it is polyester
polyester
n.聚脂（纤维），涤纶
A: Wake up and pay attention!
B: Oh, I was not sleeping, I was just pondering on your comments.
ponder
B: No, we made a pact not to argue anymore.
pact
n. 契约，协定，条约
A: Shall we go canoeing on the river?
B: We could, but I’ve lost the paddle.
paddle
n. １．短桨，桨；２．涉水
vi. １．划桨前进，荡桨；２．涉水
vt. １．用桨（划）船；２．用木板打
A: I’m looking for some information about your organization.
B: All the details that you will need are contained in this short pamphlet.
pamphlet
n. 小册子
A: Did you see the pandas at the zoo?
B: Yes, but they were sleeping.
panda
n. 熊猫
A: I’ve been having hunger pangs.
B: Why don’t you buy something to eat then?
pang
n. 一阵（剧痛，悲痛等）
A: Do you have a good view from your window?
B: Yes, the panorama of the mountains is wonderful.
panorama
n. １．全景；２．概括，综述，概观
A: Why are you panting?
B: I just ran up the stairs.
pant
vi. １．喘，气喘；２．(for)渴望
vt. 气喘吁吁地说
n. 气喘，喘息
A: Did you read Mr. Doyle’s new novel?
B: Not yet, I’m going to wait until it comes out in paperback.
paperback
n. 平装本，简装本
A: I’ve jumped out of a plane twice.
B: I assume that you were wearing a parachute.
parachute
n. 降落伞
vi. 跳伞
vt. 伞投，空投
A: I lived on a tropical island for one year.
B: It must have been paradise.
paradise
n. 天，乐园
A: Peter is a paradox to me.
B: Yes, I find his actions very confusing also.
paradox
n. １．似乎矛盾而（可能）正确的说法；２．自相矛盾的人（或事物）
A: Paul was paralysed form the waist down.
B: Oh, how terrible! Was he in an accident?
paralyse
vt. １．使瘫痪，使麻痹；２．使丧失作用；３．使惊愕，使呆若木鸡
A: I can’t understand these math equations.
B: OK, I will help. Firstly, what are the parameters?
parameter
n. １．［常pl.］界限，范围；２．参数
A: I have to borrow more money from my parents.
B: Do you feel like a parasite?
parasite
n. １．寄生生物；２．寄生虫
A: We are having afternoon tea in the parlour if you would like to join us.
B: Yes, that would be splendid.
parlour
n. １．（出售某些商品或提供某种服务的）店，馆，院；２．客厅室
A: Stop repeating everything that I say.
B: I am pretending to be a parrot!
parrot
n. 鹦鹉
A: As a participant in the project, you will be required to attend the sessions twice a week.
B: No problem, but are there any other requirements?
participant
n. 参加者，参与者
A: Are you a member of a political party?
B: No, I do not get involved in partisan politics.
partisan
a. 党派的，派性的，偏袒的
n. １．党徒，忠实的追随者；２．（敌后）游击队员
A: I thought this room was bigger.
B: Oh, we put up a partition last week.
partition
n. １．分隔物，隔墙；２．分割，划分
vt. 隔开，分割，瓜分
A: I am entering into a new business partnership.
B: Oh, with whom?
partnership
n. 合伙（关系），合伙经营（的企业），合伙人身份
A: I am passionate about reading.
B: Yes, I always see you with your head in a book.
passionate
a. １．多情的；２．充满激情的，激昂的；３．热切的，强烈的
A: What is your favourite pastime?
B: Well, I really enjoy swimming.
pastime
n. 消遣，娱乐
A: This apple pie is delicious.
B: I agree, I think it must be the pastry.
pastry
n. 油酥面团，酥皮糕点
A: How many cows do you have on your pasture?
B: Oh, I am not a dairy farmer.
pasture
n. 牧草地，牧场
vt. 放牧
A: I have come up with a new invention.
B: You better patent it quickly, in case someone steals your idea.
patent
n. 专利，专利权
a. （有关）专利（权）的，受专利保护的
vt. 得到．．．的专利权
A: I got a pathetic result in the exam.
B: But at least you still passed.
pathetic
a. １．差劲的，令人生厌的；２．引起怜悯的，可怜的，可悲的
A: Do you celebrate your national day each year?
B: No, I’m not a patriot.
patriot
n. 爱国者，爱国主义者
A: I always feel so patriotic when my country is playing an international match.
B: Yes, it is strange what football can do!
patriotic
a. 爱国的，有爱国心的，显示爱国精神的
A: Patrols are requested to keep noise to a minimum after 10pm.
B: Isn’t that a bit early for a hotel?
patrol
v. （在．．．）巡逻，巡查
n. １．巡逻，巡查；２．巡逻兵，巡逻队
A: Please do not patronize me.
B: I wasn’t , I was trying to compliment you.
patronize
vt. １．以高人一等的态度对待；２．经常光顾，惠顾；３．赞助
A: I am getting my driveway paved tomorrow.
B: That must be expensive.
pave
vt. 铺（路），铺筑
pave the way (for) （为．．．）铺平道路，（为．．．）做准备
A: How many people do you have on your payroll?
B: Well, I employ twenty people in total.
payroll
n. １．工资表，在职人员名单；２．工薪总额
A: Would you like a peanut?
B: No thanks, do you have any fruit instead?
peanut
n. １．花生；２．［pl.］很少的钱
A: Your necklace is beautiful.
B: Thanks, it is made from pearls.
pearl
n. １．珍珠；２．珠状物；３．珍品
A: Oh, I have to stop walking, I have a pebble in my shoe.
B: That must be uncomfortable.
pebble
n. 卵石，小圆石
A: Did he give you a kiss?
B: Well, just a peck on the cheek.
peck
vt. １．啄；２．匆匆轻啄
vi. 啄食；２．(at)小口地吃
n. １．啄；２．匆匆的一吻；３．(谷物等的干量单位)配克
A: Sorry, I’m late, I lost pedal on my bike.
B: Oh, don’t worry. Were you still able to cycle here?
pedal
n. 踏板，踏脚
vi. 踩踏车，骑车
vt. 脚蹬，踩一的踏板
A: This street is perfect for pedestrians.
B: Yes, cars are only allowed access in the late evening.
pedestrian
n. 步行者，行人
A: Could you peel my orange for me? I hate doing it!
B: Certainly, it would be my pleasure.
peel
vt. 削．．．的皮，剥．．．的壳
vi. 剥落，脱皮
n. （水果等的）皮，外皮
peel off 剥掉，脱去
A: There is someone peeping through the curtains.
B: Quick, close them!
peep
vi. １．窥视，偷看；２．隐现，慢慢露出
n. １．窥视；２．（汽车喇叭的）嘟嘟声；３．（鼠，小鸟等的）吱吱声
A: Did you hang the clothes on the washing line?
B: Not all of them, I ran out of pegs.
peg
n. １．小钉，栓，挂物钉；２．桩
vt. １．用钉子钉，用钉（或桩等）固定；２．限定（价格，工资等）；３．将．．．看成，将．．．归入；４．投（球）等
peg away at 坚持不懈地做
A: If you are late again I will have to penalize.
B: Oh, please don’t punish me.
penalize
vt. １．使处于不利地位，不公平地对待；２．罚款
A: Are you busy at the moment?
B: Yes, very, I have five jobs pending.
pending
prep. 直到，在等待．．．期间
a. １．未决的，未定的，待定的；２．即将发生的，迫近的
A: The old clock has stopped working.
B: Oh, the pendulum sometimes gets stuck.
pendulum
n. １．摆，钟摆；２．摇摆不定的事态（或局面）
A: I am wearing only black and white. I look like a penguin.
B: Don’t be silly, I think you look beautiful.
penguin
n. 企鹅
A: Is your new house by the coast?
B: Yes, it is on the peninsula, just by the beach.
peninsula
n. 半岛
A: The bird has not moved from its perch all day.
B: It must be very tried!
perch
n. １．（鸟类的）栖息处，栖枝，栖木；２．高处，较高的位置；３．鲈鱼
v. １．（鸟）飞落，暂栖，停留；２．（在较高处或物体边缘）坐着
vt. 把．．．置于较高或危险处
A: You did your homework to perfection, well done.
B: Thanks, I worked for a long time on it.
perfection
n. 完美，完善
to perfection 完美地，尽善尽美地，完全地
A: You smell beautifully.
B: Thanks, it must be my new perfume.
perfume
n. 香水，香料，香气
vt. １．使充满芳香；２．洒香水于
A: You enter the car race at your own peril.
B: Don’t worry, I will be careful.
peril
n. １．极大危险；２．［常pl.］危险的事（或环境）
at one’s peril （尤用于告诫某人勿做某事）自担风险
A: Do you know the chemical symbol of gold?
B: No, you better check the periodic table.
periodic
a. 周期的，定期的，时而发生的
A: I have an article published in a new periodical.
B: Oh, what is the name of the journal?
periodical
n. 期刊
a. 周期的，定期的，时而发生的
A: John nearly perished on the mountain.
B: Who came to his rescue?
perish
vi. １．丧生，毁灭，消亡；２．（橡胶，皮革等）失去弹性，老化
A: You always dress according to the latest fashion trends.
B: Well, trends permeate quickly these days.
permeate
v. １．弥漫，遍布，散布；２．渗入，渗透
A: Is smoking permissible in this restaurant?
B: I’m not sure, you better check with the waiter.
permissible
a. 可允许的，许可的
A: I have a perpetual headache.
B: You better go to see a doctor about that. It does not sound healthy.
perpetual
a. １．永久的，永恒的，长期的；２．无休止的，没完没了的
A: Did you understand the lecture?
B: No, I was perplexed, it was too complicated for me.
perplex
vt. 使困惑，使费解，使复杂化
A: Too many people have been persecuted because of war.
B: I agree, but unfortunately they continue to be so.
persecute
vt. １．迫害，虐待；２．纠缠，骚扰
A: Don’t give up now, you are nearly there.
B: I intend to persevere.
persevere
vi. 坚持不懈，锲而不舍
A: Every week Simon asks me out on a date.
B: Gosh, he is very persistent.
persistent
a. １．坚持不懈的，执意的；２．持续的
A: Do you follow any religion?
B: I’m of no particular persuasion .
persuasion
n. １．说服（力），劝说；２．信念，信仰
A: Has the case been closed yet?
B: No, we are waiting for the documents pertaining to the case to arrive.
pertain
vi. (to) 从属，有关
A: Was the information that I gave you of any use?
B: Yes, it was pertinent , thank you.
pertinent
a. 有关系的，相关的
A: Do you like dogs?
B: No, I think they are pests .
pest
n. １．有害生物，害虫；２．讨厌的人
A: Stop pestering me!
B: Sorry, I did not realize that you were busy.
pester
vt. 不断打扰，纠缠
A: As a farmer, I do not believe in using pesticides .
B: That is a wise decision, but it must give you a lot of extra work.
pesticide
n. 沙虫剂，农药
A: Look at the colour of those petals .
B: Oh yes, the flowers are beautiful.
petal
n. 花瓣
A: Will you please sign my petition ?
B: It depends what it is about.
petition
n. 请愿书，申请书，诉状
v. （向．．．）请愿，正式请求
A: There has been an increase of petty crime in my region.
B: Oh, I heard about the car thefts.
petty
a. １．小的，琐碎的，不重要的；２．气量小的，心胸狭窄的
A: Where can I get some medicine for my cold?
B: In the pharmacy , there is one around the corner.
pharmacy
n. １．药房，药店；２．药剂学，配药
A: Doctor, I am feeling very ill.
B: Well, tell me your physiological symptoms.
physiological
a. 生理的，生理学的
A: The post office workers are on strike .
B: Did they set up a picket outside the post office?
picket
n. １．（罢工时的）纠察队，纠察队员；２．警戒队，警戒哨
vt. １．在．．．设置纠察线；２．派．．．担任纠察，布置（警卫）警戒
vi. 担任纠察（或警戒哨）
A: The view is exceptionally picturesque .
B: I agree, it is very beautiful.
picturesque
a. １．美丽如画的；２．（语言）生动的，绘声绘色的
A: You were gone so long I thought you had fallen off the end of the pier .
B: No, I just stood and watched the boats leave the harbour.
pier
n. （伸入水域的）码头，突堤
A: You say your prayers with great piety .
B: I’m quite devoted to my religion.
piety .
n. 虔诚，虔敬
A: This is a holy site.
B: How many pilgrims does it receive each year?
pilgrim
n. １．朝圣者；２．（在国外的）旅行者，漫游者
A: What is your favourite type of fruit?
B: I think it must be fresh pineapple .
pineapple
n. 凤梨，菠萝
A: Can you pinpoint the exact location of the building?
B: I’ll have to loot at a map.
pinpoint
vt. １．准确描述，确定，确认；２．准确地确定．．．的位置
n. 针尖，尖端
a. 十分精确的
A: What are you coming as to the fancy dress party?
B: A pirate , and you can be my parrot if you wish.
pirate
n. １．非法盗印（或复制）者，侵犯版权者；２．海盗
vt. １．以海盗方式抢劫，抢掠；２．盗用，非法盗印（或复制）
A: Do you know how the victim was killed?
B: He was shot with a pistol .
pistol
n. 手枪
A: The engine has stopped working.
B: Oh, the pistons must have seized.
piston
n. 活塞
A: I stayed up too late last night and I am now exhausted.
B: Well, that is one of the major pitfalls of staying up late!
pitfall
n. １．隐患，易犯的错误；２．陷阱，圈套
A: What was your favourite thing about your visit to Italy?
B: The pizza , it was fantastic.
pizza
n. 意大利馅饼，比萨饼
A: We are studying about the great plague in history class.
B: Isn’t that also called “The Black Death”?
plague
n. １．瘟疫，鼠疫；２．灾难，祸患
vt. 使痛苦（或难受），给．．．造成困难（或麻烦）
A: Emma is as thick as two planks .
B: Don’t be so cruel, I think she is quite intelligent actually.
plank
n. １．厚木板（条）；２．政纲条目，政策要点
A: Was there much damage to your house during the storm?
B: No, just the plaster on the wall was cracked.
plaster
n. １．灰浆，灰泥；２．石膏；３．橡皮膏，膏药
vt. １．在．．．上抹灰泥，厚厚地涂抹；２．粘贴于，张贴于，贴满
A: Even though we are at a high altitude, I do not feel it.
B: That is because we are on a plateau , it can be deceptive.
plateau
n. １．高原；２．（上升厚的）稳定时期（或状态）
A: This time, please me a plausible excuse for being late.
B: Well Sir, I still don’t think that you will believe me.
plausible
a.似有道理的，似乎正确的，貌似可信的
A: We are sending out a plea for donations to our charity.
B: Oh, I will respond to that.
plea
n.1.恳求，请求
2.抗辩，答辩，辩护
3.借口，托辞
A: Mum, please, please can I stay up late tonight.
B: Despite how much you plead , the answer is still “No”.
plead
vi.1.恳求，请求
2.申诉，答辩，辩护
vt.1.为……辩护
2.提出……为理由（或借口）
A: He suffered a terrible plight during the war.
B: Yes, his story was horrific.
plight
n.困境，苦境
A: Could you please pluck the feathers off the chicken?
B: Oh, I hate that job, can someone else do it?
pluck
vt.1.拔，摘，采
2.拔除……的毛
3.弹，拨，弹奏
vi.(at)拉，拽，拉扯
n.勇气，胆量，决心
A: These plums are delicious.
B: Yeah, we’ve had a great crop this year.
plum
n.李子，梅子
a.待遇好的
A: The taps in the bathroom seem to be stuck again.
B: Oh, the plumber just fixed them last week.
plumber
n.管子工，水暖工
A: The plume on parrots is usually very colourful.
B: Yes, I particularly like the ones with red feathers.
plume
n.1.（升上空中的）一缕（烟、尘土等）
2.羽毛，羽饰
A: Look at that plump little puppy.
B: Oh, he is so cute!
plump
a.丰满的，胖乎乎的
vi.1.(down)扑通倒（或坐）下，蓦地摔下
2.(for)选定
vt.1.使扑通倒（或坐）下，蓦地摔下
2.(up)轻轻拍打使（枕头等）变得鼓起来
A: Many houses were plundered during the war.
B: Yes, law and order were broken down.
plunder
vt.劫掠……的财物，掠夺
n.1.劫掠物，赃物
2.劫掠，抢夺
A: That is a nasty cough that you have.
B: I think it may be pneumonia .
pneumonia
n.肺炎
A: The film was very poignant . It showed the horrors of war.
B: I’m not sure if I’ll be strong enough to watch it.
poignant
a.令人痛苦的，辛酸的，惨痛的
A: Did Linda give a good presentation at the conference?
B: Yes, she was full of poise and confidence.
poise
n.1.稳重，镇定
2.（优美）姿势，姿态
3.平衡，平稳
vt.使平衡，使平稳，平稳地拿
A: Stop poking me in the sides.
B: I was just trying to make you laugh!
poke
vt.1.戳，捅
2.用……戳（或捅），把……戳向
3.伸出，突出
vi.伸出，突出
n.戳，捅
poke about/around
搜索，探问
poke fun at
拿……开玩笑，取笑
poke one's nose into
探问，干预
A: The weather is so cold it is almost polar .
B: Oh, it is not that bad!
polar
a.1.地极的，近地极的
2.磁极的
3.正好相反的，截然对立的
A: Is your shirt make from cotton?
B: No, the fabric is man-made, it is polyester
polyester
n.聚脂（纤维），涤纶
A: Wake up and pay attention!
B: Oh, I was not sleeping, I was just pondering on your comments.
ponder