1.probability n.概率;可能性(the quality or state of being probable)

詞根記憶：來(lái)自probable(a．可能的)

例：The probability is that a certain coin will turn up heads on any given toss.

2.probe v.探索(to explore)；n．探測(cè)器(an instrument used for exploration)

詞根記憶：prob(測(cè)試，證明)+e——試著去證明——探索

例：Space probes indicate that the stars in the Milky Way galaxy are composed of several different types of gas.

3.procedure n.（議事）程序(regular order or way of doing things, esp. in business, law, politics, etc.)：步驟(a series of steps)

例：Magnetic resonance imaging(MRI．核磁共振成像)is a noninvasive diagnostic procedure.

4.proceed v.繼續(xù)進(jìn)行（to continue after a pause or interruption）

詞根記憶：pro(向前)+ceed(前進(jìn))——向前進(jìn)——繼續(xù)進(jìn)行

例：Economic growth will proceed at a more moderate pace.

派生詞：proceedings(n．進(jìn)行；會(huì)議記錄)

5.proceeds n.收益(the total amount brought in)

例：Some of the proceeds from the new tax would go toward expanding the nonpolluting commuter rail system.

6.process n．過(guò)程，進(jìn)行(a series of actions or operations conducing to an end)；步驟(steps);v.處理，加工(to subject to a special process or treatment)；列隊(duì)前進(jìn)( to move in a procession)

詞根記憶：pro(前，向前)+cess(走)——向前走——過(guò)程，進(jìn)行

例：It allowed the foreman to control the production process.

派生詞：procession(n．隊(duì)伍，行列)

同根詞：recession(n．衰退)

7.proclaim v.宣告，聲明(to announce, to declare)；顯示(to show)

詞根記憶：pro(在前)+claim(叫，喊)——在前面喊——宣告

例：A sacred truce was proclaimed during the festival's month.//His manner proclaimed his genteel upbringing.

8.procreative a．生育的(producing or giving life to)

詞根記憶：來(lái)自procreate(v.生育)

例：Women's procreative labor is currently undervalued by the society.

9.procure v.取得，獲得(to acquire, to obtain)

聯(lián)想記憶：pro(前)+cure(關(guān)心)——關(guān)心在前——為了取得

例：My friend procured two concert tickets after waiting in line for hours.

派生詞：procurement(n．獲得，接收)