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标 题: List 20 postulate --- pusillanimous
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List 20 postulate --- pusillanimous
postulate v.要求, 假定
to assume or claim as true, existent, or necessary : depend upon or start f
rom the postulate of
postulate <> deny as false
假设是真的 <> 否认为假的
Synonyms :DEMAND, call, challenge, claim, exact, require, requisition, soli
cit, ASSUME, presuppose, posit, premise, presume
区别 :postulant (n. 志愿者); postural (adj. 姿势的, 位置的); pustulate (v.生
脓疱adj.生脓疱的)
posture vi. 作姿势
to assume an artificial or pretended attitude : ATTITUDINIZE
posturer : unaffected :: bigot : tolerant
装腔作势的人 : 不做作的 :: 不容异己的人 : 容忍的 (人和其性格反面关系)
posture <> behave naturally
作姿势 <> 自然的举止
Synonyms : attitudinize, masquerade, pass (as or for), pass off
区别:pasture (n.牧场,v.放牧)
potable adj. 适于饮用的
suitable for drinking
potable : beverage :: habitable : dwelling
适于饮用的 : 饮料 :: 可以居住的 : 住处 (正面关系)
Synonyms : drinkable
区别:portable (adj.便携式的)
potentate n. 有权的人,有势力的人,统治者
RULER, SOVEREIGN; broadly : one who wields great power or sway
virtuoso : skill :: potentate : power
艺术名家 : 技艺 :: 当权者 : 权力 (人及其必然拥有特点)
potentate <> subject
统治者 <> 臣服者
Synonyms : monarch, ruler, sovereign
potentiate vt. 赋与力量,加强
to make effective or active or more effective or more active; also : to aug
ment the activity of (as a drug) synergistically
deactivate <> potentiate
使无效 <> 赋予力量
pout vt. vi. 撅嘴,绷脸
to show displeasure by thrusting out the lips or wearing a sullen expression
wince : pain :: smile : pleasure :: pout : displeasure :: sneer :
contempt
退缩 : 疼痛 :: 微笑 : 愉快 :: 撅嘴 : 不悦 :: 冷笑 : 蔑视 (动作体现
情感)
pout <> grin
绷脸 <> 露齿笑
Synonyms : SULK, grump, mump, pet
CF :bout(n.一场比赛,一段时间); lout(n.笨人,v.愚弄); rout(n.溃退,v.击溃); s
pout(n.喷流,v.喷出); tout(v.吹捧)
prairie n. 大草原,牧场
a large area of level or rolling land in the Mississippi valley that in its
natural uncultivated state usually has deep fertile soil, a cover of tall co
arse grasses, and few trees
albino : pigment :: prairie : tree
白化病 : 色素 :: 大草原 : 树 (缺乏关系)
prate vi. 闲聊,空谈,唠唠叨叨的讲
to talk long and idly : CHATTER
pontificate : pompous :: scoff : derisive :: drawl : slow :: bluste
r : loud :: prate : aimless
武断 : 自负的 :: 嘲笑 : 嘲笑的 :: 拖拉 : 慢的 :: 咆哮 : 大声的 ::
闲聊 : 无目的(正面关系)
prate : speak :: saunter : walk
闲聊 : 说话 :: 闲逛 : 行走(动作的闲和正常)
Synonyms : CHAT, babble, chatter, clack, gabble, prattle, BOAST, blow, brag
, crow, puff, vaunt, BABBLE, blabber, blather, drivel, drool, gabble, prattl
e, twaddle
CF :plate (vt.镀金,n.盘子); orate (vi.大言不惭地演说)
preach vt.vi. 传道,讲道,鼓吹,宣讲,说教
to deliver a sermon
nitpicker : criticize :: preacher : sermon :: quibbler : cavil
吹毛求疵者 : 挑剔 :: 传教士 : 布道 :: 吹毛求疵者 : 挑剔(人及其特征行为
)
Synonyms : evangelize, sermonize, MORALIZE, preachify, sermonize
CF :pleach (vt.编织); breach (v.突破,n.破裂); peach(n.桃树,v.告发)
precarious adj.不稳定的
characterized by a lack of security or stability that threatens with danger
precarious : stability :: spent : efficacy
不稳定的 : 稳定 :: 失去效能的 : 功效 (反面关系)
precarious <> secure / stable
不稳定的 <> 可靠的 / 稳定的
Synonyms DOUBTFUL, ambiguous, borderline, dubious, equivocal, impugnable, in
decisive, uncertain
precedent adj.在先的,先前的 n. 先例,前例
prior in time, order, arrangement, or significance
preempt : precedence :: acquire : possession
取得优先权: 优先 :: 占有 : 占有 (动作及其目的)
unexceptionable : oppose :: unique : precedent
无懈可击的 : 攻击 :: 无先例的 : 先例 (不容易实现)
unique : precedent :: infinite : end
无先例的 : 先例 :: 无穷的 : 穷尽 (反面关系)
turncoat : constancy :: simpleton : precedent
变节者: 忠诚 :: 笨蛋 : 典范 (人及其违背对象)
Synonyms : PRECEDING, antecedent, anterior, foregoing, former, past, previo
us, prior
区别 :president (n.总统,校长)
precipice n. 悬崖
a very steep or overhanging place; dangerous position :CLIFF
precipice : steepness :: defile : narrowness
悬崖 : 陡峭 :: 隘路 : 狭窄 (正面特征)
precipitous <> level
陡峭的 <> 平坦的
precipitate v. 加速,促成,使沉淀adj. 匆忙的,鲁莽的 n.沉淀物
to bring about especially abruptly
precipitate <> retard / dilatory
加速/匆忙的 <> 减速/不慌不忙的
Synonyms : ABRUPT, headlong, impetuous, sudden,SEDIMENT, deposit, lees, se
ttlings
precipitation n.急躁,降雨(量)
something precipitated: as a deposit on the earth of hail, mist, rain, slee
t, or snow
snow : precipitation :: hurricane : cyclone
雪: 降水 :: 飓风 : 气旋 (种属关系)
Synonyms : HASTE , hastiness, hurriedness, precipitancy, rush, SEDIMENT, d
eposit, grounds, lees, precipitate, settlings
precipitous adj. 仓促的,陡峭的
very steep, perpendicular, or overhanging in rise or fall
precipitous <> gradually sloping
陡峭的 <> 逐渐倾斜
Synonyms : PRECIPITATE, abrupt, hasty, headlong, hurried, impetuous, precip
itant, rushing, sudden, STEEP, abrupt, arduous, precipitate, sheer, sideling
preclude 预防预先采取行动以取消可能性;阻止
To make impossible, as by action taken in advance; prevent
preclude<>to make possible
阻止 <> 使可能
precursor n. 先驱者,前导,先进者
one that precedes and indicates the approach of another
precursory <> derivative
先驱的 <> 衍生而来的
Synonyms : FORERUNNER, harbinger, herald, outrider, ANCESTOR, antecedent, a
ntecessor, foregoer, predecessor, prototype
predecessor n. 前任,先辈,以前的东西
one that precedes; especially : a person who has previously occupied a posi
tion or office to which another has succeeded
legacy : predecessor :: gift : donor
遗产: 先辈 :: 赠品 : 捐赠人 (前者为后者所提供的事物)
Synonyms : FORERUNNER, ancestor, antecedent, antecessor, foregoer, precurso
r
preeminent adj. 优秀的,超群的,卓越的
having paramount rank, dignity, or importance : OUTSTANDING
preeminence : importance :: preponderance : weight
卓越 : 重要性 :: 优势 : 分量 (后者为前者具有的特征)
Synonyms : SUPREME, incomparable, surpassing, towering, transcendent, ultim
ate, unequalable, unmatchable, unsurpassable, CHIEF, capital, dominant, main
, major, number one, outstanding, predominant, principal, stellar
preempt v. 以先买权取得,取代
to replace with something considered to be of greater value or priority : t
ake precedence over
preempt : precedence :: acquire : possession
取得优先权: 优先权 :: 占有 : 占有物 (动宾关系)
Synonyms : APPROPRIATE, accroach, annex, arrogate, commandeer, confiscate,
expropriate, seize, sequester, take, ARROGATE, accroach, appropriate, assume
, usurp
区别:preemie (n. 早产儿)
preen v. 整理羽毛,(人)打扮修饰
to dress or smooth (oneself) up : PRIMP
ingenuous : dissemble :: raffish : preen :: polite : snub
坦率的 : 掩饰 :: 俗艳的 : 打扮 :: 客气的 : 不敬 (反面关系)
miser : hoard :: dandy : preen :: sycophant : fawn :: pundit : opi
nion
守财奴 : 积聚 :: 花花公子 : 打扮 :: 马屁精 : 奉承 :: 评论家 : 见解
(人及其喜欢的动作)
preen <> ruffle
打扮 <> 弄皱
Synonyms : PRIDE, plume, pique
区别:preemie (n. 早产儿)
preface n. 序文,绪言,前言
the introductory remarks of a speaker or author
preface <> epilogue
前言 <> 尾声
prefatory <> conclusive
前言的 <> 结尾的
Synonyms : INTRODUCTION, exordium, foreword, overture, preamble, prelude, p
relusion, prologue
pregnant adj. 怀孕的,充满的,含蓄的
abounding in fancy, wit, or resourcefulness : INVENTIVE
inane <> expressive/ meaningful/ pregnant./ significant/ weighty
空洞/空虚 <> 富于表情的/ 意味深长的 /充满的 /有意义的 /有影响力的
Synonyms : childing, enceinte, expectant, expecting, gravid, parous, partur
ient
CF: regnant (adj.统治的,占统治地位的)
preliminary adj. 初步的,开始的,预备的
coming before and usually forming a necessary prelude to something else
Synonyms : inductive, introductory, prefatory, preparative, preparatory
premeditated adj. 预先想过的,预谋的,有计划的
characterized by fully conscious willful intent and a measure of forethought
and planning
offhand <> premeditated
即兴的 <> 预谋的
spontaneous <> premeditated
自发的 <> 预谋的
Synonyms : forethought, precogitated, predetermine
CF :meditated (adj.思索的,冥想的)
preponderant adj. 以重胜的,优势的,压倒性的
having superior weight, force, or influence
preeminence : importance :: preponderance : weight
卓越 : 重要性 :: 优势 : 分量 (前者具有后者)
preponderant <> commensurate
优势的 <> 相称的
Synonyms : DOMINANT, ascendant, overbearing, paramount, predominant, predom
inate, prevalent, regnant, master, sovereign
prepossessing adj. 讨人欢喜的,有魅力的,给人好感的
tending to create a favorable impression : ATTRACTIVE
unprepossessing <> entrancing / winsome
不吸引人的 <> 使人入神的/ 迷人的
Synonyms : ATTRACTIVE, alluring, appealing, attracting, captivating, charmi
ng, drawing, enchanting, engaging, mesmeric
CF :repossessing (v. 收回,夺得)
preposterous adj. 荒谬的,可笑的
contrary to nature, reason, or common sense : ABSURD
preposterous <> commonsensical
荒谬的 <> 常识的
Synonyms : FOOLISH , absurd, crazy, harebrained, insane, loony, silly, wack
y, EXTRAVAGANT, fantastic, wild
presage vt. 成为...的前兆,预示,预言
FORETELL, PREDICT
harbinger : presage :: archetype : exemplify
预兆: 预示 :: 原型 : 示例 (作用关系)
Synonyms : AUGUR, betoken, bode, forebode, foreshadow, foreshow, foretoken,
omen, promise, ANNOUNCE, forerun, harbinger, herald, preindicate, FORETELL,
adumbrate, forecast, portend, predict, prognosticate, prophesy, soothsay
prescience n.预知, 先见
foreknowledge of events: a : divine omniscience b : human anticipation of
the course of events : FORESIGHT
myopia<>prescience
短见的 <> 预计
prescription n. 处方,命令,指示
a written direction for a therapeutic or corrective agent; specifically: on
e for the preparation and use of a medicine
overdose : prescription :: indiscretion : convention
用药过量: 处方 :: 不守规矩 : 规矩 (违反关系)
Synonyms : LAW , decree, decretum, edict, institute, ordinance, precept, p
rescript, regulation, rule
CF :ascription (n.归属); description (n.描述); proscription (n.禁止); trans
cription (n.抄写,转录)
presentiment n. 预感,预觉
a feeling that something will or is about to happen : PREMONITION
Synonyms : APPREHENSION, apprehensiveness, foreboding, misgiving, premoniti
on, prenotion, presage
区别 :resentment (n.怨恨,愤恨); presentment (n. 陈述,描写)
preservative n. 预防法,预防药,防腐剂
something that preserves or has the power of preserving; specifically : an
additive used to protect against decay, discoloration, or spoilage
censorship : communication :: preservative : decay
审查: 信息 :: 防腐剂 : 腐烂 (防止关系)
preservative:decay :: anchor:drifting
防腐剂 : 腐烂 :: 锚:飘流 (防止关系)
presumptuous adj. 放肆的,冒昧的,冒失的
overstepping due bounds (as of propriety or courtesy) : taking liberties
transgression : morality :: presumption : propriety
违犯 : 道德 :: 放肆 : 恰当 (违反关系)
presumptuous : unruly
放肆的 : 难以管束的 (正面关系)
Synonyms : brash, brassbound, confident, forward, gay, overconfident, overw
eening, presuming, pushful, pushing, self-asserting, self-assertive, uppish,
uppity
CF : sumptuous (adj.奢侈的,华丽的)
区别 :presumption (n.假定)
pretense n. 借口,虚假,伪装
an inadequate or insincere attempt to attain a certain condition or quality
pretense : deceive :: admonition : reprove
假装: 欺骗 :: 告诫 : 责备 (目的关系)
Synonyms : CLAIM , pretension, title, MASK, cloak, color, coloring, cover,
facade, face, false front, guise, masquerade
prevail vi.胜,优胜;流行
to gain ascendancy through strength or superiority : TRIUMPH
Synonyms : CONQUER, best, master, overcome, triumph, RULE, dominate, domine
er, predominate, preponderate, reign
prevalent adj.流行的,普遍的
generally or widely accepted, practiced, or favored : WIDESPREAD
prevalent <> unusual
普遍的 <> 与众不同的
Synonyms : DOMINANT, ascendant, master, overbearing, paramount, predominant
, predominate, preponderant, regnant, sovereign, PREVAILING, current, popula
r, rampant, regnant, rife, ruling, widespread, GENERAL , common, commonplace
, natural, normal, regular, run-of-the-mill, typical, usual
区别 :epidemic (adj.疾病流行的); vogue (adj.时尚流行的); stylish (adj.时髦的
,流行的)
prevaricate vi. 支吾其辞,搪塞,撒谎
to deviate from the truth : EQUIVOCATE
blandishment : coax :: prevarication : deceive
劝诱 : 哄诱 :: 搪塞 : 欺骗 (后者利用前者)
equivocation : clarity :: prevarication : truth
含糊: 清晰 :: 搪塞 : 事实 (反面关系)
prevaricate : candid :: ??
支吾其辞: 坦白::?? (缺乏关系)
Synonyms : LIE, equivocate, falsify, fib, palter
区别:ambiguous (adj.含糊不清的)
prime n. 最佳部分,初期 adj. 一流的,主要的,最初的
the earliest stage
prime <> uninitial
一流的 <> 业余水平的
Synonyms : MORNING, aurora, cockcrow, dawn, daybreak, dayspring, morn, sunr
ise, sunup,YOUTH, adolescence, greenness, juvenility, puberty, pubescence,
spring, springtide, springtime, youthfulness, BEST, choice, cream, elite, f
at, flower, pick, pride, prize, top
CF :primitive (adj.原始的,粗糙的,简单的); premier (n.总理;adj.首要的)
primordial adj. 原始的;初发的
existing in or persisting from the beginning
primordial <> most recent
原始的 <> 新近的
Synonyms : EARLY, primitive, FIRST, primary, prime
primp vt.vi. 打扮,装饰
to dress, adorn, or arrange in a careful or finicky mann
er
primp : vain :: gloat : smug
打扮: 虚荣 :: 心满意足 : 自鸣得意的 (动作表达内心情感
)
Synonyms : DRESS UP, deck (out), doll out, doll up, fix up, gussy up, slick
, smarten (up), spruce (up)
区别:preen (v.搔首弄姿地打扮)
principal adj. 主要的,重要的,首要的
most important, consequential, or influential : CHIEF
principal <> subordinate
主要的 <> 次要的
Synonyms : CHIEF, capital, dominant, main, major, outstanding, predominant,
preeminent, star, stellar, FIRST, arch, champion, chief, foremost, head, le
ading, premier
区别:principle (n.法则,原则,原理)
prissy adj. 谨小慎微的,神经质的,为小事挂虑的
being prim and precise : FINICKY
Synonyms : PRIM, genteel, missish, priggish, prudish, puritanical, straitla
ced, stuffy, tight-laced, fastidious, finicky, squeamish, EFFEMINATE, epicen
e, sissified, sissy, unmanly
pristine adj. 原来的,古时的,原始的,纯净的,无垢的
not spoiled, corrupted, or polluted (as by civilization) : PURE
pristine : decay :: stable : fluctuation
未被文明腐蚀的 : 腐烂 :: 稳定的 : 波动 (反面关系)
squalid <> pristine
肮脏的 <> 纯洁的
pristine <> taint
无垢的 <> 污点
Synonyms : original, pure
privilege n.特权,优惠
a right or immunity granted as a peculiar benefit, advantage, or favor : PR
EROGATIVE; especially : such a right or immunity attached specifically t
o a position or an office
Synonyms : RIGHT, birthright, perquisite, prerogative, franchise
区别:prevail (vi.盛行)
probe v.探索,探测
to make a searching exploratory investigation
cavil : criticize :: probe : investigate
吹毛求疵: 挑剔 :: 探查 : 调查 (前者为过分的后者)
Synonyms : INQUIRY, delving, inquest, inquisition, investigation, probing,
quest, research
probity n. 刚直,正直
adherence to the highest principles and ideals : UPRIGHTNESS
probity <> unscrupulousness
正直 <> 狂妄
probity <> shiftness
正直 <> 奸诈 【注: shift : given to deception, evasion, or fraud : TRICKY 】
Synonyms : GOODNESS, morality, rectitude, righteousness, rightness, upright
ness, virtue
proclivity n. 癖性,倾向天生的爱好或脾性;偏好
A natural propensity or inclination; predisposition
proclivity <>aversion
倾向 <> 厌恶
procrastinate v. 耽搁,拖延
to put off intentionally the doing of something that should be done
dilatory : procrastinate :: malcontent : complain
拖拉的 : 耽搁 :: 不满的 : 抱怨 (正面关系)
husbandry : dissipate :: alacrity : procrastinate
节约: 挥霍 :: 爽快 : 拖延 (反面关系)
procrastination <> diligence
懒散 <> 勤奋
Synonyms : DELAY, dally, dawdle, drag, lag, linger, loiter, poke, put off,
tarry
procure vt. 获得,取得,促成
to get possession of : obtain by particular care and effort
procure <> relinquish
获得 <> 放弃
Synonyms : GET, acquire, annex, compass, gain, have, land, obtain, pick up,
secure,INDUCE, argue (into), bring around, convince, draw, draw in, draw o
n, persuade, prevail (on or upon), win (over)
prod vt. 戳,刺,刺激
to incite to action : STIR
doze : sleep :: nudge : prod
瞌睡 :睡觉 ::轻推 :推动(程度类比)
rein <> prod
抑制 <> 刺激
Synonyms : POKE, dig, jab, jog, nudge, punch,URGE, exhort, goad, prick, pr
ompt, propel, spur
区别:prop (v. 维持;n.支持者); plod (v.脚步沉重地走)
prodigal adj. 浪费的,挥霍的,放荡的
characterized by wasteful expenditure : LAVISH
mean : prodigality :: meek : arrogance
吝啬的 : 挥霍 :: 谦恭的 : 自大 (反面关系)
miser : parsimonious :: spendthrift : prodigal
守财奴 : 吝啬的 :: 挥霍者 : 挥霍的 (人的正面特征)
parsimonious : save :: prodigal : spend
吝啬的 : 节省 :: 挥霍的 : 花费 (具有前者特征的人及其过分动作)
husbandry <> prodigality
节约 <> 挥霍
parsimonious <> prodigal
吝啬的 <> 浪费的
Synonyms : PROFUSE, exuberant, lavish, lush, luxuriant, opulent, profusive,
riotous
区别 :prodigy (n.不凡,神童)
prodigy n. 惊人的事物,不凡的人,神童
a : an extraordinary, marvelous, or unusual accomplishment, deed, or event
b : a highly talented child or youth
prodigy : person :: miracle : occurrence
不凡的人 : 人 :: 奇事 : 事件 (奇怪和正常)
prodigious:amaze::??
不凡的 :使吃惊::??
prodigious <> slight
巨大的 <> 微小的
Synonyms : WONDER, marvel, miracle, phenomenon, portent, sensation, stunner
区别:prodigal (adj.挥霍的)
profane v. 亵渎,玷污
to treat (something sacred) with abuse, irreverence, or contempt : DESECRAT
E
pierce : impenetrable :: profane : inviolable
穿破 : 无法穿破的 :: 亵渎 : 不可亵渎的 (不能实现)
inviolable <> profane/impure
神圣的 <> 亵渎的/不纯的
Synonyms : HEATHEN, ethnic, gentile, infidel, pagan, IMPIOUS, irreverent, u
ngodly, unhallowed, unholy, SACRILEGIOUS, blasphemous, OBSCENE, coarse, dirt
y, filthy, foul, indecent, nasty, smutty, vulgar
proffer v. 献出,赠送,n. 提议,建议
to present for acceptance : TENDER, OFFER
proffer <> retain
提供 <> 保留
Synonyms : OFFER, extend, give, hold out, pose, present, tender
proficient adj.熟练的, 精通的
having or marked by an advanced degree of competence, as in an art, vocation
, profession, or branch of learning
proficient <> inept
精通的 <> 无能的
proficient<>incompetent
精通的 <> 无法胜任的
profligate adj. 挥金如土的,n. 挥霍者
wildly extravagant : PRODIGAL
profligate : solvent :: mercurial : committed
挥霍的 : 要还债的 :: 活泼多变的 : 受约束的 (反面关系)
querulous : words :: profligate : money
好发牢骚的 : 评论 :: 挥金如土的 : 金钱 (前者为过多使用后者而具有的特点)
loquacious : word :: profligate : money
多话的 : 话语 :: 挥金如土的 : 金钱 (前者为过多使用后者而具有的特点)
parsimonious:profligacy:: impetuous : hesitance
吝啬的 : 挥霍的 :: 冲动的 : 忧郁的
profligate <> parsimonious
挥霍的 <> 吝啬的
provident <> profligate
节俭的 <> 挥霍
profligate<>thrift
挥霍 <>节俭
Synonyms : ABANDONED, dissolute, licentious, reprobate, self-abandoned, unp
rincipled
区别 :proliferate (v. 增殖,扩散)
profusion n.丰富、大量、浪费
great quantity : lavish display or supply
profusion <> paucity
大量 <> 极小量
profuse <> scanty
丰富的 <> 缺乏的
Synonyms : ABUNDANCE, richness, wealth
区别 :prevision(n.先知,预见); profession(n.职业,专业); provision(n.供应)
prolix adj.罗嗦的,冗长的
marked by or using an excess of words
pithy <> prolix
精炼的 <> 冗长的
prolixity <> succinctness
冗长的 <> 简洁的
taciturn <> prolix
沉默寡言的 <> 罗嗦的
terse<>prolix
精炼的 <> 冗长的
Synonyms : WORDY, diffuse, long-winded, redundant, verbose, windy
prolong vt. 延长,拖延,拖长
to lengthen in extent, scope, or range
prolong <> truncate
延长 <> 截短
Synonyms : EXTEND, draw, draw out, elongate, lengthen, prolongate, protract
, spin (out), stretch
prominent adj. 卓越的,显著的,凸出的,突起的
a : readily noticeable : CONSPICUOUS
b : widely and popularly known : LEADING
prominent : notice :: lucid : understand
卓越的 : 注意 ::明晰的: 理解 (事物特征及其正面被动)
eclipse <>make more prominent/bring to more prominent
使黯然失色 <> 使更加卓越
prominent<>inconspicuous
卓越的 <> 不现眼的
Synonyms : NOTICEABLE, arresting, conspicuous, outstanding, remarkable, sal
ient, striking, FAMOUS, celebrated, distinguished, eminent, famed, great, il
lustrious, notable, renowned, WELL-KNOWN, famous, leading, noted, notorious,
popular
区别:permanent (adj.永久的)
promote vt. 促进,升迁,创办
to contribute to the growth or prosperity of : FURTHER
abate <> intensify / promote
缓和 <> 强化 / 促进
subside <> promote
衰减 <> 促进
Synonyms : ADVANCE, elevate, prefer, upgrade
CF :demote (vt.降级,贬谪); emote (vi.过分表达感情); remote (adj.遥远的); m
ote (n.尘埃,微粒)
propagate vt.繁殖;传播,普及
to cause to spread out and affect a greater number or greater area : EXTEND
propagate <> check
普及 <> 阻遏
Synonyms : PROCREATE, bear, beget, breed, generate, multiply, produce, repr
oduce, GROW, breed, cultivate, produce, raise, SPREAD, circulate, diffuse, d
isperse, disseminate, distribute, radiate, strew
区别 :profligate (adj.肆意挥霍的)
propensity n. 习性;倾向
an often intense natural inclination or preference
propensity <> aversion
倾向 <> 厌恶
Synonyms : LEANING, bent, disposition, inclination, inclining, penchant, pr
edilection, predisposition, proclivity, tendency
区别:prepensely (adv.故意地)
prophetic adj. 预言的,先知的,预示的
foretelling events : PREDICTIVE
Synonyms : apocalyptic, Delphian, fatidic, mantic, oracular, prophetical, s
ibylline, vatic
propitiate vt. 慰抚,安抚,和解( adj. propitiatory)
to gain or regain the favor or goodwill of : APPEASE, CONCILIATE
immutable : altered :: implacable : propitiated
不可变的 : 改变的 :: 不可平息的 : 平息的 (反面关系)
inalienable: surrendered:: implacable: propitiated
不可剥夺的 : 放弃所有的 :: 不可平息的 : 平息的 (反面关系)
propitiate <> incense
劝解 <> 激怒
propitiate <> antagonize
安抚 <> 使反感
Synonyms : PACIFY, appease, assuage, conciliate, mollify, placate, sweeten
CF :propitious (adj.吉利的)
propitious adj. 顺利的,适合的,吉祥的,慈悲的
favorably disposed : BENEVOLENT
Synonyms : FAVORABLE, auspicious, benign, bright,, fortunate, white, TIMELY
, auspicious, favorable, opportune, prosperous, seasonable, well-timed
区别:propitiate (vt.抚慰)
proposal n.提案,建议
an act of putting forward or stating something for consideration
Synonyms : invitation, proffer, proposition, suggestion
prosaic adj.单调的,无趣的
DULL, UNIMAGINATIVE,EVERYDAY, ORDINARY
prosaic <> exceptional / imaginary / exciting
平凡的/ 实际的/ 无趣的 <> 杰出的/ 想象的/ 令人兴奋的
prosaic<>extraordinary
平凡的 <> 杰出的
ingenious <> prosaic { spontaneous}
有独创性的<> 平凡的
Synonyms : COLORLESS, drab, dull, flat, lackluster, lifeless, lusterless, p
rosy, COMMONPLACE, everyday, lowly, mundane, workaday, workday, COMMON, ordi
nary, uneventful, unexceptional
proscribe v. (当作危险物而) 禁止<习惯等>,排斥
to condemn or forbid as harmful or unlawful : PROHIBIT
proscribed <> permitted
禁止的 <> 允许的
Synonyms : SENTENCE, condemn, damn, doom
CF :ascribe (v.归属); describe (v.描述); prescribe (v.规定); transcribe (v.
抄写,转录)
prosecution n. 实行,经营,起诉
the act or process of prosecuting; specifically : the institution and conti
nuance of a criminal suit involving the process of pursuing formal charges a
gainst an offender to final judgment
mediation : compromise :: prosecution : conviction
调停: 妥协 :: 起诉 : 定罪 (动作及其结果)
proselytize vi. 劝诱改宗
to recruit or convert especially to a new faith, institution, or cause
hunter : quarry :: proselytizer : convert
猎人 : 猎物 :: 劝诱改宗的人 : 皈依者 (人及其寻求对象)
salesperson : buy :: proselytizer:convert { educator : promote}
售货员 : 购买 ::劝诱改宗的人 : 皈依 (人物及其工作目标)
prospect v.探察探求(矿藏等)或为发现矿藏而考察(一个地区)
to search for or explore (a region) for mineral deposits or oil.
prospect :mineral : :investigate :information
勘探矿产 :矿产 :: 调查: 信息 (行为及其对象)
prosperous adj. 成功的,繁盛的,顺利的,幸运的
a : marked by success or economic well-being
b : enjoying vigorous and healthy growth : FLOURISHING
palmy : prosperity :: draconian : severity
繁荣的 : 繁荣 :: 严峻的 : 严肃 (正面关系)
impecunious <> wealthy / prosperous / affluent
贫穷的 <> 富有的/ 繁荣的/ 富裕的
prosperous <> depressed
繁荣的 <> 萧条的
Synonyms : SUCCESSFUL, thriving, FLOURISHING, booming, prospering, roaring,
robust, TIMELY , auspicious, favorable, opportune, propitious, seasonable,
well-timed
prostrate adj. 拜倒的,降伏的,伏地的,沮丧的,衰竭的
stretched out with face on the ground in adoration or submission; also: lyi
ng flat
prostrate <> erect
伏地的 <> 直立的
prostrate <> upright
伏地的 <>垂直的
Synonyms : PRONE, decumbent, flat, procumbent, reclining, recumbent
区别:postulate (v.假定,假设)
protagonist n. 主演,主角,主唱者
a : the principal character in a literary work (as a drama or story)
b : a leading actor, character, or participant in a literary work or real e
vent
CF :agonist(=antagonist); antagonist (n.
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