P34. perplex-P35. persecute

perplex

构词：per （穿过，彻底）＋plex（层叠）

彻底重叠 v. 使困惑，使复杂

相关：double，triple，multiple；complex，complicate，implication，explicit

搭配：question / laws perplex someone；perplex the issue

近义：puzzle，confuse，bewilder；mix up，tangle

persecute

构词：per （全程，一直）＋sec（跟随）＋ute（cut 砍杀）

全程追杀 v. 纠缠，迫害

相关：execute；second，sequence，consequence，subsequent 

辨析：persecute—prosecute

搭配：persecute minorities / people for their religious belief

            be persecuted by the authorities

近义：annoy，bother，harass，oppress，torture，maltreat