A: You don’t seem to be arguing with your brother anymore.
B: No, we made a pact not to argue anymore.
pact
n. 契約，協(xié)定，條約
A: Shall we go canoeing on the river?
B: We could, but I’ve lost the paddle.
paddle
n.?。保虡?，槳；２．涉水
vi.?。保畡潣斑M(jìn)，蕩槳；２．涉水
vt.?。保脴▌潱┐唬玻媚景宕?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. 小冊子
A: Did you see the pandas at the zoo?
B: Yes, but they were sleeping.
panda
n. 熊貓
A: I’ve been having hunger pangs.
B: Why don’t you buy something to eat then?
pang
n. 一陣（劇痛，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，綜述，概觀
A: Why are you panting?
B: I just ran up the stairs.
pant
vi.?。保?，氣喘；２．(for)渴望
vt. 氣喘吁吁地說
n. 氣喘，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. 平裝本，簡裝本
A: I’ve jumped out of a plane twice.
B: I assume that you were wearing a parachute.
parachute
n. 降落傘
vi. 跳傘
vt. 傘投，空投
A: I lived on a tropical island for one year. B: It must have been paradise. paradise n. 天，樂園 A: Peter is a paradox to me. B: Yes, I find his actions very confusing also. paradox n.?。保坪趺芏赡埽┱_的說法；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.?。保拱c瘓，使麻痹；２．使喪失作用；３．使驚愕，使呆若木雞 A: I can’t understand these math equations. B: OK, I will help. Firstly, what are the parameters? parameter n.?。保鄢l.］界限，范圍；２．參數(shù) 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．寄生蟲 A: We are having afternoon tea in the parlour if you would like to join us. B: Yes, that would be splendid. parlour n.?。保ǔ鍪勰承┥唐坊蛱峁┠撤N服務(wù)的）店，館，院；２．客廳室 A: Stop repeating everything that I say. B: I am pretending to be a parrot! parrot n. 鸚鵡 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. 參加者，參與者 A: Are you a member of a political party? B: No, I do not get involved in partisan politics. partisan a. 黨派的，派性的，偏袒的 n.?。保h徒，忠實(shí)的追隨者；２．（敵后）游擊隊員 A: I thought this room was bigger. B: Oh, we put up a partition last week. partition n.?。保指粑铮魤?；２．分割，劃分 vt. 隔開，分割，瓜分 A: I am entering into a new business partnership. B: Oh, with whom? partnership n. 合伙（關(guān)系），合伙經(jīng)營（的企業(yè)），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.?。保嗲榈?；２．充滿激情的，激昂的；３．熱切的，強(qiáng)烈的 A: What is your favourite pastime? B: Well, I really enjoy swimming. pastime n. 消遣，娛樂 A: This apple pie is delicious. B: I agree, I think it must be the pastry. pastry n. 油酥面團(tuán)，酥皮糕點(diǎn) A: How many cows do you have on your pasture? B: Oh, I am not a dairy farmer. pasture n. 牧草地，牧場 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. 專利，專利權(quán) a.?。ㄓ嘘P(guān)）專利（權(quán)）的，受專利保護(hù)的 vt. 得到．．．的專利權(quán) A: I got a pathetic result in the exam. B: But at least you still passed. pathetic a. １．差勁的，令人生厭的；２．引起憐憫的，可憐的，可悲的 A: Do you celebrate your national day each year? B: No, I’m not a patriot. patriot n. 愛國者，愛國主義者 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. 愛國的，有愛國心的，顯示愛國精神的 A: Patrols are requested to keep noise to a minimum after 10pm. B: Isn’t that a bit early for a hotel? patrol v.?。ㄔ冢┭策?，巡查 n.?。保策墸膊?；２．巡邏兵，巡邏隊 A: Please do not patronize me. B: I wasn’t , I was trying to compliment you. patronize vt. １．以高人一等的態(tài)度對待；２．經(jīng)常光顧，惠顧；３．贊助 A: I am getting my driveway paved tomorrow. B: That must be expensive. pave vt. 鋪（路），鋪筑 pave the way (for) （為．．．）鋪平道路，（為．．．）做準(zhǔn)備 A: How many people do you have on your payroll? B: Well, I employ twenty people in total. payroll n.?。保べY表，在職人員名單；２．工薪總額 A: Would you like a peanut? B: No thanks, do you have any fruit instead? peanut n.?。保ㄉ唬玻踦l.］很少的錢 A: Your necklace is beautiful. B: Thanks, it is made from pearls. pearl n.?。保渲?；２．珠狀物；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，小圓石 A: Did he give you a kiss? B: Well, just a peck on the cheek. peck vt. １．啄；２．匆匆輕啄 vi. 啄食；２．(at)小口地吃 n.?。保?；２．匆匆的一吻；３．(谷物等的干量單位)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，踏腳 vi. 踩踏車，騎車 vt. 腳蹬，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，剝．．．的殼 vi. 剝落，脫皮 n. （水果等的）皮，外皮 peel off 剝掉，脫去 A: There is someone peeping through the curtains. B: Quick, close them! peep vi.?。保Q視，偷看；２．隱現(xiàn)，慢慢露出 n. １．窺視；２．（汽車?yán)鹊模┼洁铰?；３．（鼠，小鳥等的）吱吱聲 A: Did you hang the clothes on the washing line? B: Not all of them, I ran out of pegs. peg n.?。保♂?，栓，掛物釘；２．樁 vt. １．用釘子釘，用釘（或樁等）固定；２．限定（價格，工資等）；３．將．．．看成，將．．．歸入；４．投（球）等 peg away at 堅持不懈地做 A: If you are late again I will have to penalize. B: Oh, please don’t punish me. penalize vt.?。保固幱诓焕匚唬还降貙Υ?；２．罰款 A: Are you busy at the moment? B: Yes, very, I have five jobs pending. pending prep. 直到，在等待．．．期間 a.?。保礇Q的，未定的，待定的；２．即將發(fā)生的，迫近的 A: The old clock has stopped working. B: Oh, the pendulum sometimes gets stuck. pendulum n.?。保?dāng)[，鐘擺；２．搖擺不定的事態(tài)（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. 企鵝 A: Is your new house by the coast? B: Yes, it is on the peninsula, just by the beach. peninsula n. 半島 A: The bird has not moved from its perch all day. B: It must be very tried! perch n.?。保B類的）棲息處，棲枝，棲木；２．高處，較高的位置；３．鱸魚 v.?。保B）飛落，暫棲，停留；２．（在較高處或物體邊緣）坐著 vt. 把．．．置于較高或危險處 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，盡善盡美地，完全地 A: You smell beautifully. B: Thanks, it must be my new perfume. perfume n. 香水，香料，香氣 vt.?。保钩錆M芳香；２．灑香水于 A: You enter the car race at your own peril. B: Don’t worry, I will be careful. peril n.?。保畼O大危險；２．［常pl.］危險的事（或環(huán)境） at one’s peril?。ㄓ扔糜诟嬲]某人勿做某事）自擔(dān)風(fēng)險 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，時而發(fā)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，時而發(fā)生的 A: John nearly perished on the mountain. B: Who came to his rescue? perish vi.?。保畣噬?，毀滅，消亡；２．（橡膠，皮革等）失去彈性，老化 A: You always dress according to the latest fashion trends. B: Well, trends permeate quickly these days. permeate v.?。保畯浡?，遍布，散布；２．滲入，滲透 A: Is smoking permissible in this restaurant? B: I’m not sure, you better check with the waiter. permissible a. 可允許的，許可的 A: I have a perpetual headache. B: You better go to see a doctor about that. It does not sound healthy. perpetual a.?。保谰玫?，永恒的，長期的；２．無休止的，沒完沒了的 A: Did you understand the lecture? B: No, I was perplexed, it was too complicated for me. perplex vt. 使困惑，使費(fèi)解，使復(fù)雜化 A: Too many people have been persecuted because of war. B: I agree, but unfortunately they continue to be so. persecute vt.?。保群?，虐待；２．糾纏，騷擾 A: Don’t give up now, you are nearly there. B: I intend to persevere. persevere vi. 堅持不懈，鍥而不舍 A: Every week Simon asks me out on a date. B: Gosh, he is very persistent. persistent a.?。保畧猿植恍傅?，執(zhí)意的；２．持續(xù)的 A: Do you follow any religion? B: I’m of no particular persuasion . persuasion n.?。保f服（力），勸說；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) 從屬，有關(guān) A: Was the information that I gave you of any use? B: Yes, it was pertinent , thank you. pertinent a. 有關(guān)系的，相關(guān)的 A: Do you like dogs? B: No, I think they are pests . pest n.?。保泻ι?，害蟲；２．討厭的人 A: Stop pestering me! B: Sorry, I did not realize that you were busy. pester vt. 不斷打擾，糾纏 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. 沙蟲劑，農(nóng)藥 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. 請愿書，申請書，訴狀 v.?。ㄏ颍┱堅福秸埱?A: There has been an increase of petty crime in my region. B: Oh, I heard about the car thefts. petty a.?。保〉?，瑣碎的，不重要的；２．氣量小的，心胸狹窄的 A: Where can I get some medicine for my cold? B: In the pharmacy , there is one around the corner. pharmacy n. １．藥房，藥店；２．藥劑學(xué)，配藥 A: Doctor, I am feeling very ill. B: Well, tell me your physiological symptoms. physiological a. 生理的，生理學(xué)的 A: The post office workers are on strike . B: Did they set up a picket outside the post office? picket n.?。保T工時的）糾察隊，糾察隊員；２．警戒隊，警戒哨 vt.?。保冢O(shè)置糾察線；２．派．．．擔(dān)任糾察，布置（警衛(wèi)）警戒 vi. 擔(dān)任糾察（或警戒哨） A: The view is exceptionally picturesque . B: I agree, it is very beautiful. picturesque a.?。保利惾绠嫷?；２．（語言）生動的，繪聲繪色的 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.?。ㄉ烊胨虻模┐a頭，突堤 A: You say your prayers with great piety . B: I’m quite devoted to my religion. piety . n. 虔誠，虔敬 A: This is a holy site. B: How many pilgrims does it receive each year? pilgrim n.?。保フ?；２．（在國外的）旅行者，漫游者 A: What is your favourite type of fruit? B: I think it must be fresh pineapple . pineapple n. 鳳梨，菠蘿 A: Can you pinpoint the exact location of the building? B: I’ll have to loot at a map. pinpoint vt.?。保疁?zhǔn)確描述，確定，確認(rèn)；２．準(zhǔn)確地確定．．．的位置 n. 針尖，尖端 a. 十分精確的 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.?。保欠ūI?。ɑ驈?fù)制）者，侵犯版權(quán)者；２．海盜 vt.?。保院１I方式搶劫，搶掠；２．盜用，非法盜印（或復(fù)制） A: Do you know how the victim was killed? B: He was shot with a pistol . pistol n. 手槍 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.?。保[患，易犯的錯誤；２．陷阱，圈套 A: What was your favourite thing about your visit to Italy? B: The pizza , it was fantastic. pizza n. 意大利餡餅，比薩餅 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．災(zāi)難，禍患 vt. 使痛苦（或難受），給．．．造成困難（或麻煩） A: Emma is as thick as two planks . B: Don’t be so cruel, I think she is quite intelligent actually. plank n.?。保衲景澹l）；２．政綱條目，政策要點(diǎn) A: Was there much damage to your house during the storm? B: No, just the plaster on the wall was cracked. plaster n.?。保覞{，灰泥；２．石膏；３．橡皮膏，膏藥 vt.?。保冢夏ɑ夷?，厚厚地涂抹；２．粘貼于，張貼于，貼滿 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）穩(wěn)定時期（或狀態(tài)） 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，似乎正確的，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.懇求，請求 2.抗辯，答辯，辯護(hù) 3.借口，托辭 A: Mum, please, please can I stay up late tonight. B: Despite how much you plead , the answer is still “No”. plead vi.1.懇求，請求 2.申訴，答辯，辯護(hù) vt.1.為……辯護(hù) 2.提出……為理由（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.彈，撥，彈奏 vi.(at)拉，拽，拉扯 n.勇氣，膽量，決心 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）一縷（煙、塵土等） 2.羽毛，羽飾 A: Look at that plump little puppy. B: Oh, he is so cute! plump a.豐滿的，胖乎乎的 vi.1.(down)撲通倒（或坐）下，驀地摔下 2.(for)選定 vt.1.使撲通倒（或坐）下，驀地摔下 2.(up)輕輕拍打使（枕頭等）變得鼓起來 A: Many houses were plundered during the war. B: Yes, law and order were broken down. plunder vt.劫掠……的財物，掠奪 n.1.劫掠物，贓物 2.劫掠，搶奪 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，慘痛的 A: Did Linda give a good presentation at the conference? B: Yes, she was full of poise and confidence. poise n.1.穩(wěn)重，鎮(zhèn)定 2.（優(yōu)美）姿勢，姿態(tài) 3.平衡，平穩(wěn) vt.使平衡，使平穩(wěn)，平穩(wěn)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，探問 poke fun at 拿……開玩笑，取笑 poke one's nose into 探問，干預(yù) A: The weather is so cold it is almost polar . B: Oh, it is not that bad! polar a.1.地極的，近地極的 2.磁極的 3.正好相反的，截然對立的 A: Is your shirt make from cotton? B: No, the fabric is man-made, it is polyester polyester n.聚脂（纖維），滌綸 A: Wake up and pay attention! B: Oh, I was not sleeping, I was just pondering on your comments. ponder
A: I lived on a tropical island for one year. B: It must have been paradise. paradise n. 天，樂園 A: Peter is a paradox to me. B: Yes, I find his actions very confusing also. paradox n.?。保坪趺芏赡埽┱_的說法；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.?。保拱c瘓，使麻痹；２．使喪失作用；３．使驚愕，使呆若木雞 A: I can’t understand these math equations. B: OK, I will help. Firstly, what are the parameters? parameter n.?。保鄢l.］界限，范圍；２．參數(shù) 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．寄生蟲 A: We are having afternoon tea in the parlour if you would like to join us. B: Yes, that would be splendid. parlour n.?。保ǔ鍪勰承┥唐坊蛱峁┠撤N服務(wù)的）店，館，院；２．客廳室 A: Stop repeating everything that I say. B: I am pretending to be a parrot! parrot n. 鸚鵡 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. 參加者，參與者 A: Are you a member of a political party? B: No, I do not get involved in partisan politics. partisan a. 黨派的，派性的，偏袒的 n.?。保h徒，忠實(shí)的追隨者；２．（敵后）游擊隊員 A: I thought this room was bigger. B: Oh, we put up a partition last week. partition n.?。保指粑铮魤?；２．分割，劃分 vt. 隔開，分割，瓜分 A: I am entering into a new business partnership. B: Oh, with whom? partnership n. 合伙（關(guān)系），合伙經(jīng)營（的企業(yè)），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.?。保嗲榈?；２．充滿激情的，激昂的；３．熱切的，強(qiáng)烈的 A: What is your favourite pastime? B: Well, I really enjoy swimming. pastime n. 消遣，娛樂 A: This apple pie is delicious. B: I agree, I think it must be the pastry. pastry n. 油酥面團(tuán)，酥皮糕點(diǎn) A: How many cows do you have on your pasture? B: Oh, I am not a dairy farmer. pasture n. 牧草地，牧場 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. 專利，專利權(quán) a.?。ㄓ嘘P(guān)）專利（權(quán)）的，受專利保護(hù)的 vt. 得到．．．的專利權(quán) A: I got a pathetic result in the exam. B: But at least you still passed. pathetic a. １．差勁的，令人生厭的；２．引起憐憫的，可憐的，可悲的 A: Do you celebrate your national day each year? B: No, I’m not a patriot. patriot n. 愛國者，愛國主義者 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. 愛國的，有愛國心的，顯示愛國精神的 A: Patrols are requested to keep noise to a minimum after 10pm. B: Isn’t that a bit early for a hotel? patrol v.?。ㄔ冢┭策?，巡查 n.?。保策墸膊?；２．巡邏兵，巡邏隊 A: Please do not patronize me. B: I wasn’t , I was trying to compliment you. patronize vt. １．以高人一等的態(tài)度對待；２．經(jīng)常光顧，惠顧；３．贊助 A: I am getting my driveway paved tomorrow. B: That must be expensive. pave vt. 鋪（路），鋪筑 pave the way (for) （為．．．）鋪平道路，（為．．．）做準(zhǔn)備 A: How many people do you have on your payroll? B: Well, I employ twenty people in total. payroll n.?。保べY表，在職人員名單；２．工薪總額 A: Would you like a peanut? B: No thanks, do you have any fruit instead? peanut n.?。保ㄉ唬玻踦l.］很少的錢 A: Your necklace is beautiful. B: Thanks, it is made from pearls. pearl n.?。保渲?；２．珠狀物；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，小圓石 A: Did he give you a kiss? B: Well, just a peck on the cheek. peck vt. １．啄；２．匆匆輕啄 vi. 啄食；２．(at)小口地吃 n.?。保?；２．匆匆的一吻；３．(谷物等的干量單位)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，踏腳 vi. 踩踏車，騎車 vt. 腳蹬，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，剝．．．的殼 vi. 剝落，脫皮 n. （水果等的）皮，外皮 peel off 剝掉，脫去 A: There is someone peeping through the curtains. B: Quick, close them! peep vi.?。保Q視，偷看；２．隱現(xiàn)，慢慢露出 n. １．窺視；２．（汽車?yán)鹊模┼洁铰?；３．（鼠，小鳥等的）吱吱聲 A: Did you hang the clothes on the washing line? B: Not all of them, I ran out of pegs. peg n.?。保♂?，栓，掛物釘；２．樁 vt. １．用釘子釘，用釘（或樁等）固定；２．限定（價格，工資等）；３．將．．．看成，將．．．歸入；４．投（球）等 peg away at 堅持不懈地做 A: If you are late again I will have to penalize. B: Oh, please don’t punish me. penalize vt.?。保固幱诓焕匚唬还降貙Υ?；２．罰款 A: Are you busy at the moment? B: Yes, very, I have five jobs pending. pending prep. 直到，在等待．．．期間 a.?。保礇Q的，未定的，待定的；２．即將發(fā)生的，迫近的 A: The old clock has stopped working. B: Oh, the pendulum sometimes gets stuck. pendulum n.?。保?dāng)[，鐘擺；２．搖擺不定的事態(tài)（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. 企鵝 A: Is your new house by the coast? B: Yes, it is on the peninsula, just by the beach. peninsula n. 半島 A: The bird has not moved from its perch all day. B: It must be very tried! perch n.?。保B類的）棲息處，棲枝，棲木；２．高處，較高的位置；３．鱸魚 v.?。保B）飛落，暫棲，停留；２．（在較高處或物體邊緣）坐著 vt. 把．．．置于較高或危險處 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，盡善盡美地，完全地 A: You smell beautifully. B: Thanks, it must be my new perfume. perfume n. 香水，香料，香氣 vt.?。保钩錆M芳香；２．灑香水于 A: You enter the car race at your own peril. B: Don’t worry, I will be careful. peril n.?。保畼O大危險；２．［常pl.］危險的事（或環(huán)境） at one’s peril?。ㄓ扔糜诟嬲]某人勿做某事）自擔(dān)風(fēng)險 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，時而發(fā)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，時而發(fā)生的 A: John nearly perished on the mountain. B: Who came to his rescue? perish vi.?。保畣噬?，毀滅，消亡；２．（橡膠，皮革等）失去彈性，老化 A: You always dress according to the latest fashion trends. B: Well, trends permeate quickly these days. permeate v.?。保畯浡?，遍布，散布；２．滲入，滲透 A: Is smoking permissible in this restaurant? B: I’m not sure, you better check with the waiter. permissible a. 可允許的，許可的 A: I have a perpetual headache. B: You better go to see a doctor about that. It does not sound healthy. perpetual a.?。保谰玫?，永恒的，長期的；２．無休止的，沒完沒了的 A: Did you understand the lecture? B: No, I was perplexed, it was too complicated for me. perplex vt. 使困惑，使費(fèi)解，使復(fù)雜化 A: Too many people have been persecuted because of war. B: I agree, but unfortunately they continue to be so. persecute vt.?。保群?，虐待；２．糾纏，騷擾 A: Don’t give up now, you are nearly there. B: I intend to persevere. persevere vi. 堅持不懈，鍥而不舍 A: Every week Simon asks me out on a date. B: Gosh, he is very persistent. persistent a.?。保畧猿植恍傅?，執(zhí)意的；２．持續(xù)的 A: Do you follow any religion? B: I’m of no particular persuasion . persuasion n.?。保f服（力），勸說；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) 從屬，有關(guān) A: Was the information that I gave you of any use? B: Yes, it was pertinent , thank you. pertinent a. 有關(guān)系的，相關(guān)的 A: Do you like dogs? B: No, I think they are pests . pest n.?。保泻ι?，害蟲；２．討厭的人 A: Stop pestering me! B: Sorry, I did not realize that you were busy. pester vt. 不斷打擾，糾纏 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. 沙蟲劑，農(nóng)藥 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. 請愿書，申請書，訴狀 v.?。ㄏ颍┱堅福秸埱?A: There has been an increase of petty crime in my region. B: Oh, I heard about the car thefts. petty a.?。保〉?，瑣碎的，不重要的；２．氣量小的，心胸狹窄的 A: Where can I get some medicine for my cold? B: In the pharmacy , there is one around the corner. pharmacy n. １．藥房，藥店；２．藥劑學(xué)，配藥 A: Doctor, I am feeling very ill. B: Well, tell me your physiological symptoms. physiological a. 生理的，生理學(xué)的 A: The post office workers are on strike . B: Did they set up a picket outside the post office? picket n.?。保T工時的）糾察隊，糾察隊員；２．警戒隊，警戒哨 vt.?。保冢O(shè)置糾察線；２．派．．．擔(dān)任糾察，布置（警衛(wèi)）警戒 vi. 擔(dān)任糾察（或警戒哨） A: The view is exceptionally picturesque . B: I agree, it is very beautiful. picturesque a.?。保利惾绠嫷?；２．（語言）生動的，繪聲繪色的 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.?。ㄉ烊胨虻模┐a頭，突堤 A: You say your prayers with great piety . B: I’m quite devoted to my religion. piety . n. 虔誠，虔敬 A: This is a holy site. B: How many pilgrims does it receive each year? pilgrim n.?。保フ?；２．（在國外的）旅行者，漫游者 A: What is your favourite type of fruit? B: I think it must be fresh pineapple . pineapple n. 鳳梨，菠蘿 A: Can you pinpoint the exact location of the building? B: I’ll have to loot at a map. pinpoint vt.?。保疁?zhǔn)確描述，確定，確認(rèn)；２．準(zhǔn)確地確定．．．的位置 n. 針尖，尖端 a. 十分精確的 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.?。保欠ūI?。ɑ驈?fù)制）者，侵犯版權(quán)者；２．海盜 vt.?。保院１I方式搶劫，搶掠；２．盜用，非法盜印（或復(fù)制） A: Do you know how the victim was killed? B: He was shot with a pistol . pistol n. 手槍 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.?。保[患，易犯的錯誤；２．陷阱，圈套 A: What was your favourite thing about your visit to Italy? B: The pizza , it was fantastic. pizza n. 意大利餡餅，比薩餅 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．災(zāi)難，禍患 vt. 使痛苦（或難受），給．．．造成困難（或麻煩） A: Emma is as thick as two planks . B: Don’t be so cruel, I think she is quite intelligent actually. plank n.?。保衲景澹l）；２．政綱條目，政策要點(diǎn) A: Was there much damage to your house during the storm? B: No, just the plaster on the wall was cracked. plaster n.?。保覞{，灰泥；２．石膏；３．橡皮膏，膏藥 vt.?。保冢夏ɑ夷?，厚厚地涂抹；２．粘貼于，張貼于，貼滿 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）穩(wěn)定時期（或狀態(tài)） 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，似乎正確的，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.懇求，請求 2.抗辯，答辯，辯護(hù) 3.借口，托辭 A: Mum, please, please can I stay up late tonight. B: Despite how much you plead , the answer is still “No”. plead vi.1.懇求，請求 2.申訴，答辯，辯護(hù) vt.1.為……辯護(hù) 2.提出……為理由（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.彈，撥，彈奏 vi.(at)拉，拽，拉扯 n.勇氣，膽量，決心 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）一縷（煙、塵土等） 2.羽毛，羽飾 A: Look at that plump little puppy. B: Oh, he is so cute! plump a.豐滿的，胖乎乎的 vi.1.(down)撲通倒（或坐）下，驀地摔下 2.(for)選定 vt.1.使撲通倒（或坐）下，驀地摔下 2.(up)輕輕拍打使（枕頭等）變得鼓起來 A: Many houses were plundered during the war. B: Yes, law and order were broken down. plunder vt.劫掠……的財物，掠奪 n.1.劫掠物，贓物 2.劫掠，搶奪 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，慘痛的 A: Did Linda give a good presentation at the conference? B: Yes, she was full of poise and confidence. poise n.1.穩(wěn)重，鎮(zhèn)定 2.（優(yōu)美）姿勢，姿態(tài) 3.平衡，平穩(wěn) vt.使平衡，使平穩(wěn)，平穩(wěn)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，探問 poke fun at 拿……開玩笑，取笑 poke one's nose into 探問，干預(yù) A: The weather is so cold it is almost polar . B: Oh, it is not that bad! polar a.1.地極的，近地極的 2.磁極的 3.正好相反的，截然對立的 A: Is your shirt make from cotton? B: No, the fabric is man-made, it is polyester polyester n.聚脂（纖維），滌綸 A: Wake up and pay attention! B: Oh, I was not sleeping, I was just pondering on your comments. ponder