C2 noun /ˌpæl.ənˈkiːn/

Palanquin

花嫁用の車

Meaning

a covered chair or bed carried on poles by bearers

Example

The bride was carried to the wedding ceremony in an ornate palanquin.

花嫁は装飾されたパランキンで結婚式に運ばれました。

C2 noun /priˈɛmpʃən/

preemption

優先権

Meaning

The act of taking action before someone else; the right to purchase or act before others.

Example

The company exercised preemption to acquire the land before competitors.

会社は競争相手より先に土地を取得するために優先権を行使しました。

A2 adverb /ˈprɒb.ə.bli/

Probably

おそらく

Meaning

almost certainly; very likely; in all likelihood

Example

He will probably arrive late tonight.

彼はおそらく今夜遅れて到着するでしょう。

B2 noun /ˈpeə.rən.tɪŋ/

parenting

育児

Meaning

The care and training a child receives while growing up, involving the development of their mental, physical, and social aspects.

Example

Effective parenting helps children develop confidence and independence.

効果的な育児は、子供たちが自信と独立心を育むのを助けます。

B2 noun /pæd/

pad

パッド

Meaning

a small cushion or block of soft material; also a set of sheets of paper fastened together

Example

He wrote her phone number on a yellow pad.

彼は黄色いパッドに彼女の電話番号を書いた。

C1 noun prəˈpʌl.ʃən

propulsion

推進力

Meaning

The action of driving or pushing forward.

Example

Jet engines provide propulsion for aircraft to travel long distances.

ジェットエンジンは航空機に長距離を移動させるための推進力を提供します。

C2 adjective /pəˈnjʊəriəs/

penurious

極度に貧しい

Meaning

extremely poor; poverty-stricken; miserly

Example

The penurious family struggled to buy food.

その極度に貧しい家族は食べ物を買うのに苦しんでいました。

C1 noun prəˈkjʊrmənt

procurement

調達

Meaning

The action of obtaining or procuring something, especially for official purposes.

Example

The procurement of modern equipment has improved research accuracy.

現代的な機器の調達が研究の精度を向上させました。

C1 adjective /ˈplɒd.ɪŋ/

plodding

遅くて退屈な

Meaning

slow-moving and unexciting; showing steady effort

Example

The movie was entertaining but a bit plodding in the middle.

その映画は面白かったが、真ん中で少し遅くて退屈だった。

B2 noun /ˈplænər/

planner

プランナー

Meaning

a person who makes plans or a book used for organizing schedules and tasks

Example

She uses a daily planner to organize her meetings.

彼女は会議を整理するために毎日のプランナーを使っています。

C2 noun /ˌsaɪ.kəʊˈɡræf.ɪks/

Psychographics

人々の態度、願望、その他の心理的基準に基づいて人々を研究し分類すること

Meaning

The study and classification of people according to their attitudes, aspirations, and other psychological criteria.

Example

Psychographics reveal consumer buying motives.

サイコグラフィックスは消費者の購買動機を明らかにします。

C2 adjective /ˈpɒndərəbl/

ponderable

考慮できる, 思案可能

Meaning

able to be considered or thought about

Example

The evidence was substantial and ponderable.

証拠は重要であり、思案可能でした。

C1 noun ˈpɛd.ə.ɡɒ.dʒi

pedagogy

教育学

Meaning

The method and practice of teaching, especially as an academic subject or theoretical concept.

Example

Modern pedagogy focuses on student-centered learning.

現代の教育学は学生中心の学習に焦点を当てています。

C2 noun /proʊˈskrɪp.ʃən/

proscription

禁止

Meaning

the act of forbidding something, especially by law

Example

The proscription of child labor is an important human rights achievement.

児童労働の禁止は人権の重要な成果です。

A2 verb /pruːv/

prove

証明する

Meaning

to show that something is true; to demonstrate

Example

The evidence will prove his innocence.

証拠は彼の無実を証明するだろう。

C2 adjective /ˈprɒmɪsəri/

promissory

約束的

Meaning

Containing or conveying a promise, especially in writing.

Example

He signed a promissory note to repay the loan.

彼はローンを返済するために約束手形にサインしました。

C1 noun /prəˈpɛlər/

propeller

プロペラ

Meaning

A mechanical device with blades that rotates to drive a ship, aircraft, or other vehicle forward.

Example

The airplane’s propeller cut through the air with great speed.

飛行機のプロペラは大きな速さで空気を切った。

B2 adjective /ˈpæn.ɪ.ki/

Panicky

パニック状態の; 不安と恐怖を示す

Meaning

feeling or showing panic; anxious and fearful

Example

The crowd became panicky when the fire alarm sounded.

火災警報が鳴ると群衆はパニックになった。

C1 noun /ˌprɒvəˈkeɪʃən/

provocation

挑発

Meaning

An action or statement that is intended to make someone angry or to cause a reaction.

Example

His rude comment was a clear provocation.

彼の無礼なコメントは明らかな挑発でした。

C1 noun /ˈpæstər/

pastor

牧師

Meaning

a minister in charge of a Christian church or congregation

Example

The pastor delivered a heartfelt sermon on compassion.

牧師は思いやりのある説教をしました。

C1 noun /ˈpɛs.tɪ.saɪd ˈrɛz.ɪ.djuː/

pesticide-residue

農薬残留物

Meaning

Chemical remnants left over from pesticides used on crops or in soil.

Example

Excess pesticide-residue in food can be harmful to health.

食物中の農薬残留物が過剰だと健康に害を与える可能性があります。

C1 noun /ˈpɔːrsəlɪn/

porcelain

磁器

Meaning

A white, hard ceramic material often used for dishes and ornaments.

Example

The museum displayed ancient porcelain vases from China.

博物館は中国の古代のポーセリンの花瓶を展示しました。

C1 verb /prəˈkræs.tɪ.neɪt/

procrastinate

先延ばしする, 延期する

Meaning

To delay or postpone action; to put off doing something, especially out of habitual carelessness or laziness.

Example

He tends to procrastinate when facing difficult tasks.

彼は困難な仕事に直面したとき、先延ばしにしがちです。

A2 noun /ˈpɛni/

penny

ペニー

Meaning

a small coin of low value; a very small amount of money

Example

He found a penny on the sidewalk and smiled.

彼は歩道でペニーを見つけて微笑んだ。

C2 noun /ˈpɜːrsɪflɑːʒ/

persiflage

軽い皮肉

Meaning

light and slightly contemptuous mockery or banter

Example

Their conversation was full of persiflage and jokes.

彼らの会話は軽い皮肉とジョークでいっぱいだった。

C1 noun /ˌpɒməˈdɔːrəʊ/

pomodoro

ポモドーロ

Meaning

A time management technique that uses a timer to break down work into intervals.

Example

The Pomodoro technique improves productivity.

ポモドーロ技法は生産性を向上させます。

C2 noun /pɜːrtʃt raɪs/

Perched rice

膨らんだご飯

Meaning

puffed rice; rice that has been heated and puffed into light, crispy grains

Example

I enjoy eating puffed rice as a healthy snack.

私は健康的なおやつとして膨らんだご飯を食べるのが好きです。

C1 noun /ˌsaɪkoʊˈθɛrəpi/

psychotherapy

心理療法

Meaning

The treatment of mental disorder by psychological rather than medical means.

Example

She attended weekly psychotherapy sessions to cope with her anxiety.

彼女は不安に対処するために、毎週心理療法のセッションに参加しました。

C2 noun /ˈpær.əkˌsɪz.əm/

paroxysm

突然の爆発的な感情

Meaning

A sudden, violent outburst of emotion or activity.

Example

She was seized by a paroxysm of laughter.

彼女は突然の笑いの爆発に襲われた。

A2 preposition/conjunction/noun/adjective /plʌs/

plus

プラス/利点

Meaning

in addition to; a positive aspect or advantage

Example

She received an A plus on her exam.

彼女は試験でAプラスを取った。

C1 noun /pəˈræl.ə.sɪs/

Paralysis

麻痺

Meaning

the loss of the ability to move part or all of the body; complete inability to act or function

Example

The accident left him with paralysis in his legs.

事故は彼に足の麻痺を残した。

C2 noun /ˈpriːsɛpt/

precept

教義

Meaning

A general rule intended to regulate behavior or thought.

Example

Honesty is a fundamental precept in all religions.

正直はすべての宗教における基本的な教義です。

C1 noun /ˈpɪn.sərz/

Pincers

ピンセット

Meaning

a tool made of two curved or hinged pieces of metal used for gripping and pulling things

Example

The chef used pincers to remove the hot pot from the stove.

シェフはピンセットを使って、ストーブから熱い鍋を取り出しました。

C2 verb /ˈpælieɪt/

palliate

和らげる

Meaning

to make a disease, symptoms, or problem less severe without removing the cause

Example

The doctor prescribed medicine to palliate the patient's pain.

医者は患者の痛みを和らげるために薬を処方しました。

C1 adjective /ˌsaɪkoʊsəˈmætɪk/

psychosomatic

心理的身体的

Meaning

Relating to a physical illness or condition caused or aggravated by mental factors such as stress.

Example

Her stomach pain was diagnosed as psychosomatic, linked to stress.

彼女の腹痛は心理的身体的なものとして診断され、ストレスに関連していました。

C1 noun /prəʊˌkræs.tɪˈneɪ.ʃən/

procrastination

先延ばし, 仕事を遅らせる

Meaning

The act of delaying or postponing tasks or activities.

Example

Procrastination is the enemy of success.

プロクラステイネーションは成功の敵です。

B2 adjective /pəˈsɪs.tənt/

persistent

持続的

Meaning

continuing to exist or endure over a prolonged period

Example

Despite many setbacks, her persistent efforts led to success.

多くの障害にもかかわらず、彼女の持続的な努力は成功をもたらした。

C1 noun /ˈpriːˌæmbəl/

preamble

前文

Meaning

a preliminary statement, especially the introduction to a formal document

Example

The preamble of the constitution outlines its guiding principles.

憲法の前文はその基本的な原則を説明しています。

B2 noun /ˈpred.ə.ses.ər/

Predecessor

前任者

Meaning

a person who held a job or office before the current holder; something that came before another thing

Example

The new manager learned from his predecessor's mistakes.

新しいマネージャーは前任者のミスから学びました。

A2 verb /ˈpræktɪs/

practise

練習する

Meaning

to do something repeatedly to improve skill; to work in a profession

Example

She practises piano for two hours daily.

彼女は毎日2時間ピアノを練習します。

B2 noun /pætʃ/

Patch

パッチ

Meaning

a small piece of material used to mend a hole; a small area of something different

Example

She sewed a patch over the hole in her jeans.

彼女はジーンズの穴にパッチを縫い付けました。

B2 noun ˌprɒd.ʌkˈtɪv.ɪ.ti

productivity

生産性

Meaning

The effectiveness of productive effort, especially in industry, as measured in terms of the rate of output per unit of input.

Example

Improved irrigation boosts productivity.

改善された灌漑は生産性を向上させる。

C2 adverb /ˈprɒksɪmətli/

proximately

近く

Meaning

In a near or close manner; nearly.

Example

The village lies proximately to the river.

村は川の近くにあります。

B2 noun /ˈpæntri/

pantry

パントリー

Meaning

A small room or cupboard where food, dishes, and kitchen supplies are stored.

Example

She stocked the pantry with fresh groceries for the week.

彼女は今週のために新鮮な食料品でパントリーを満たしました。

C2 noun /ˈprɒm.ən.tɔːr.i/

promontory

岬

Meaning

A high point of land or rock projecting into a body of water.

Example

The lighthouse stood on a promontory overlooking the sea.

灯台は海を見渡す岬の上に立っていた。

B2 noun /ˈpɪt.ʃər/

Pitcher

ピッチャー, 水差し

Meaning

a large container with a handle and spout used for storing and pouring liquids

Example

The water pitcher on the table was filled with ice-cold lemonade.

テーブルの上の水差しは氷冷たくてレモネードが入っていた。

B2 noun /saɪˈkɒlədʒi/

psychology

心理学

Meaning

the scientific study of the mind and behavior

Example

Psychology helps us understand how people think and act.

心理学は人々がどのように考え、行動するかを理解するのに役立ちます。

C2 noun /prɔːŋ/

prong

フォークの先端

Meaning

a projecting pointed part, such as one of the pointed ends of a fork

Example

The fork has four prongs.

フォークには4つの先端があります。

C1 adjective /ˈpjuː.nɪ.tɪv/

punitive

懲罰的

Meaning

Inflicting or intended as punishment.

Example

The company faced punitive measures for violating the law.

その会社は法を違反したため、懲罰的措置に直面しました。

C2 noun /ˈpær.ɪ.saɪd/

parricide

親殺し

Meaning

The act of killing one's father, mother, or other close relative.

Example

The court tried him for parricide after the tragic incident.

悲劇的な事件の後、裁判所は彼を親殺しの罪で裁いた。

A2 noun ˈprəʊ.ses

process

プロセス

Meaning

A series of actions or steps taken in order to achieve a particular end.

Example

Recruitment involves a three-stage process.

リクルートには三段階のプロセスが含まれています。

B2 adjective /prəˈfɪʃ.ənt/

proficient

熟練した

Meaning

Competent or skilled in doing or using something; having great knowledge or experience.

Example

She is highly proficient in multiple languages.

彼女は多言語に非常に熟練しています。

B1 noun /pəˈsɪf.ɪk ˈoʊ.ʃən/

Pacific Ocean

太平洋

Meaning

The largest and deepest ocean on Earth, stretching from Asia to the Americas.

Example

The Pacific Ocean is the largest ocean on Earth.

太平洋は地球上で最大の海洋です。

C1 noun /ˌtɛrəˈdæktɪl/

pterodactyl

絶滅した飛行爬虫類

Meaning

An extinct flying reptile of the Jurassic period, with a long slender head and wings formed by a membrane stretching along the body.

Example

The museum displayed a fossil of a giant pterodactyl.

博物館には巨大なプテロダクティルの化石が展示されていた。

C2 adjective /ˌfærɪˈseɪɪkəl/

pharisaical

偽善的な

Meaning

Excessively concerned with formal rules or outward show of morality, often in a hypocritical way.

Example

His pharisaical behavior made people doubt his sincerity.

彼の偽善的な行動は、彼の誠実さに疑問を投げかけた。

B1 noun ˈplæt.fɔːrmz

platforms

プラットフォーム、ソフトウェアまたはハードウェア環境

Meaning

Computing environments where software applications can be developed and run.

Example

Different platforms offer diverse digital solutions.

さまざまなプラットフォームが多様なデジタルソリューションを提供しています。

C1 adjective /prɪˈtɛnʃəs/

pretentious

偽善的な

Meaning

Attempting to impress by affecting greater importance, talent, culture, etc., than is actually possessed.

Example

The restaurant was stylish but far too pretentious for my taste.

そのレストランはスタイリッシュだったが、私の好みにはあまりにも偽善的だった。

B1 verb /ˈpʌnɪʃ/

punish

罰する

Meaning

to give a penalty for wrongdoing; to discipline

Example

The teacher will punish students who cheat.

先生はカンニングした生徒を罰します。

C1 noun /ˌpɪɡ.menˈteɪ.ʃən/

pigmentation

ピグメンテーション

Meaning

The natural coloring of animal or plant tissue.

Example

Excessive rubbing can cause pigmentation issues.

過度の摩擦はピグメンテーションの問題を引き起こす可能性があります。

C1 adjective /ˈpraɪ.məl/

primal

原始的, 基本的

Meaning

Relating to the earliest stage of development; essential or fundamental.

Example

Fear is one of the most primal emotions humans experience.

恐怖は人間が経験する最も原始的な感情の一つです。

C1 noun /prəˈpoʊnənt/

proponent

支持者, 提案者

Meaning

a person who advocates for or supports a particular idea, cause, or plan

Example

She is a strong proponent of renewable energy.

彼女は再生可能エネルギーの強い支持者です。

B1 adverb /ˈfɪzɪkəli/

physically

フィジカルに

Meaning

in a physical manner; relating to the body

Example

She is physically strong and healthy.

彼女はフィジカリーに強くて健康です。

C2 verb /pɑːrtʃ/

parch

乾かす

Meaning

to make something extremely dry, especially by exposure to heat

Example

The scorching sun began to parch the fields.

焼けつくような太陽が畑を乾かし始めました。

C2 noun /ˌpɪəriəˈdɪsɪti/

periodicity

周期性

Meaning

The quality or state of being regular or recurring at intervals.

Example

The periodicity of the moon’s phases has fascinated humans for centuries.

月の位相の周期性は何世紀にもわたって人々を魅了してきた。

B2 noun /pliː/

Plea

請願; 要求; 弁明

Meaning

an urgent and emotional request; a defendant's formal response to a criminal charge; an excuse or justification

Example

She made a plea for help during the emergency.

緊急時に彼女は助けを求める請願をした。

C1 noun /ˈpɒ̃ʃɒ̃/

penchant

傾向

Meaning

a strong or habitual liking for something or tendency to do something

Example

She has a penchant for collecting rare books.

彼女は珍しい本を集める傾向がある。

C2 noun /ˈpiːs ɡʊdz/

Piece-goods

布地

Meaning

textiles or fabrics sold by the yard or meter; cloth materials

Example

The tailor bought piece-goods from the wholesale market to make custom dresses.

仕立屋は卸売市場から布地を購入してカスタムドレスを作りました。

C2 adjective /ˈpɛstɪlənt/

pestilent

有害

Meaning

Causing or tending to cause death or destruction; harmful or pernicious.

Example

The pestilent atmosphere of the swamp made people sick.

沼地の有害な雰囲気が人々を病気にさせた。

C1 noun/verb ˈpɪv.ət

pivot

戦略的変更、軸、プロセスの変更

Meaning

A significant change in business strategy or direction.

Example

The company decided to pivot its business strategy.

会社はビジネス戦略を変更する決定をしました。

C1 noun /ˈproʊtəˌʒeɪ/

protege

弟子

Meaning

a person who is guided and supported by an older and more experienced person

Example

The young artist was the protege of a famous painter.

その若い芸術家は有名な画家の弟子でした。

C1 adjective /praɪˈmiːvəl/

primeval

原始的

Meaning

Relating to the earliest ages in history; ancient and primitive.

Example

The explorers ventured into the primeval forest untouched by humans.

探検者たちは、人間によって手つかずの原始的な森に踏み込んだ。

B2 verb /priːtʃ/

preach

説教する

Meaning

to deliver a religious or moral talk, often in a church setting

Example

The pastor preached about forgiveness and kindness.

牧師は許しと親切について説教しました。

C1 adjective /pɜːrt/

pert

生意気だけど魅力的

Meaning

attractively lively or cheeky in manner or style

Example

She gave a pert reply that made everyone laugh.

彼女はみんなを笑わせた生意気な返事をした。

C1 verb /plʌm/

plumb

深さを測るまたは詳細に調べる

Meaning

to measure the depth of water or examine closely

Example

They used a line to plumb the depth of the lake.

彼らは湖の深さを測るためにラインを使いました。

B2 adverb /pəˈtɛnʃəli/

potentially

潜在的に

Meaning

with the possibility of becoming something in the future

Example

This project is potentially a huge success.

このプロジェクトはポテンシャリー大きな成功になるかもしれません。

C2 noun /prɪˈsɛntɪmənt/

presentiment

予感

Meaning

An intuitive feeling about the future, especially of something bad about to happen.

Example

He had a strong presentiment that the plan would fail.

彼は計画が失敗するという強い予感を持っていた。

B2 noun /prəˈtɛstər/

protester

抗議者

Meaning

a person who takes part in a protest or demonstration

Example

The protester spoke passionately about the cause.

抗議者はその原因について情熱的に話しました。

C1 adjective /ˌprɛfəˈrɛnʃəl/

preferential

優遇

Meaning

showing or giving advantage to one over others

Example

Members receive preferential treatment at the club.

メンバーはクラブで優遇されます。

B2 adjective /ˈpəʊstwɔːr/

postwar

戦後

Meaning

occurring or existing after a war

Example

The postwar period saw significant economic growth.

戦後の時期には、顕著な経済成長が見られました。

C1 noun /fɪˈlæn.θrə.pɪst/

philanthropist

慈善家

Meaning

a person who seeks to promote the welfare of others, especially by donating money to good causes

Example

The philanthropist donated millions to build schools in rural areas.

その慈善家は農村地域に学校を建てるために数百万ドルを寄付しました。

C2 noun /ˌpoʊpʊˈriː/

potpourri

乾燥花の混合物

Meaning

a mixture of dried flowers and spices kept in a bowl to perfume a room; a miscellaneous collection

Example

The living room was filled with the scent of potpourri.

リビングルームはポプリの香りで満たされていました。

B2 noun /prækˈtɪʃ.ən.ər/

practitioner

実務家

Meaning

a person actively engaged in a profession, especially medicine or law

Example

She is a skilled medical practitioner.

彼女は優れた医療実務家です。

C2 verb /ˈpɜːrdʒər/

perjure

偽証する

Meaning

To knowingly tell a lie in a court of law after swearing to tell the truth.

Example

He was accused of trying to perjure himself during the trial.

彼は裁判中に偽証しようとしたとして告発されました。

B2 adjective /ˈfoʊni/

phony

偽りの, 嘘の

Meaning

not genuine; fraudulent or insincere

Example

He gave a phony smile to hide his true feelings.

彼は本当の気持ちを隠すために偽りの笑顔を見せた。

C2 adjective /flɛgˈmæt.ɪk/

phlegmatic

冷静

Meaning

having an unemotional and stolidly calm disposition

Example

Despite the chaos, he remained phlegmatic and composed.

混乱の中で、彼は冷静で落ち着いていました。

A1 verb /peɪnt/

paint

絵を描く

Meaning

to apply a colored substance to a surface

Example

She loves to paint landscapes in her free time.

彼女は自由時間に風景画を描くのが好きです。

B1 noun prəˈpoʊzəl

proposal

提案

Meaning

A plan or suggestion, especially a formal or written one, put forward for consideration or discussion by others.

Example

The proposal was not sustained.

その提案は受け入れられませんでした。

C1 verb /proʊˈtruːd/

protrude

突き出る

Meaning

To stick out or extend beyond a surface.

Example

A nail was protruding from the wooden board.

釘が木の板から突き出していた。

C2 noun /ˈpɒlɪɡæmɪst/

polygamist

重婚者

Meaning

a person who has more than one spouse at the same time

Example

The polygamist had three wives living in different houses.

ポリガミストは三人の妻が別々の家に住んでいる。

B2 noun /prəˈsiːdɪŋ/

proceeding

手続き

Meaning

a course of action; often used for a legal process or event

Example

The court proceedings lasted for several hours.

裁判所の手続きは数時間続きました。

C1 adjective /ˌpɜːrpənˈdɪkjələr/

perpendicular

垂直

Meaning

At an angle of 90 degrees to a given line, plane, or surface.

Example

The ladder was placed perpendicular to the ground for safety.

はしごは安全のために地面に対して垂直に配置されました。

A2 verb /prɪˈfɜːr/

prefer

好む

Meaning

to like better; to choose as more desirable

Example

I prefer tea over coffee in the morning.

私は朝にコーヒーよりもお茶を好みます。

C2 adjective /prɪˈsɛnʃənt/

presentient

予感

Meaning

Having a feeling or sense of something about to happen; predictive.

Example

She was presentient of the coming disaster.

彼女は迫り来る災害を予感していた。

C2 noun /prɪˈsɛʃən/

precession

歳差

Meaning

The slow movement of the axis of a spinning body around another axis, often referring to Earth's rotation.

Example

Astronomers study the precession of the equinoxes.

天文学者は春分点の歳差を研究しています。

B2 adjective /ˈpɑːr.ʃəl/

Partial

部分的; 偏見のある;

Meaning

incomplete; showing bias or prejudice

Example

The judge gave a partial decision in favor of the defendant.

裁判官は被告人に有利な部分的な決定を下した。

A1 noun /ˈpæstə/

pasta

パスタ

Meaning

an Italian food made from flour and water, typically shaped into noodles or sheets

Example

We had creamy pasta for dinner last night.

昨晩、私たちはディナーにクリーミーパスタを食べました。

C1 noun /ˈpɛndjələm/

pendulum

振り子

Meaning

A weight suspended from a pivot so that it swings freely, often used to regulate clocks.

Example

The pendulum swung back and forth inside the clock.

振り子は時計の中で前後に揺れていた。

C2 noun /ˈpætwɑː/

patois

方言

Meaning

a regional or social dialect, especially one considered nonstandard or informal

Example

The guide slipped into local patois when chatting with the fishermen.

ガイドは漁師と話すときに現地のパトワを使い始めました。

A1 adjective /ˈprɪti/

Pretty

可愛い; 美しい; 魅力的

Meaning

attractive in a delicate way; fairly or moderately

Example

She wore a pretty dress to the party.

彼女はパーティーにかわいいドレスを着て行きました。

C1 adjective pərˈnɪʃəs

pernicious

有害な, 致命的な

Meaning

Having a harmful effect, especially in a gradual or subtle way.

Example

The pernicious effects of smoking are well-documented.

喫煙の有害な影響は十分に記録されています。

B1 verb /ˈpʌzəl/

puzzle

パズル

Meaning

to confuse or perplex; to think hard about something

Example

The math problem will puzzle even the experts.

その数学の問題は、専門家をも困惑させるだろう。

A2 noun /ˈpʌp.i/

Puppy

子犬

Meaning

a young dog

Example

The puppy wagged its tail when it saw its owner.

子犬は尾を振った、飼い主を見たとき。

A2 noun,verb /pleɪn/

plane

平面; 飛行機; 平らにする

Meaning

a flat surface; an aircraft; to make smooth

Example

The carpenter used a tool to plane the wood.

大工は木を平らにするための道具を使いました。

C1 noun /prəˈdʒɛktaɪl/

projectile

発射体

Meaning

An object fired, thrown, or propelled, especially from a weapon.

Example

The soldier dodged the incoming projectile.

兵士は飛んでくる発射体を避けました。

C1 noun ˌpraɪ.vɪ.taɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

privatization

民営化

Meaning

The transfer of a business, industry, or service from public to private ownership and control.

Example

The privatization of state-owned companies increased efficiency.

国有企業の民営化は効率を高めました。

C2 noun ˈpɑː.stər.ə.lɪ.zəm

pastoralism

牧畜業, 草原放牧システム

Meaning

A form of animal husbandry where domesticated animals are released onto large vegetated outdoor lands for grazing.

Example

Pastoralism is a traditional way of managing livestock.

パストラリズムは伝統的な家畜管理方法です。

C2 noun /ˈpætrɪsaɪd/

patricide

父殺し

Meaning

The act of killing one's own father.

Example

The ancient myth describes a son committing patricide to take the throne.

古代の神話は、王位を取るために父殺しをした息子を描いています。

B2 noun /ˈpredʒ.ə.dɪs/

Prejudice

偏見

Meaning

preconceived opinion that is not based on reason or actual experience

Example

We must fight against prejudice and discrimination in our society.

私たちは私たちの社会で偏見と差別に立ち向かわなければならない。

C1 noun /ˈprɒk.tər/

proctor

試験監督者

Meaning

a person who supervises students during an examination

Example

The proctor reminded students to keep their phones switched off.

試験監督者は学生に携帯電話を切るように注意しました。

C2 verb /pərˈlɔɪn/

purloin

盗む

Meaning

to steal something, often in a sneaky or dishonest way

Example

He tried to purloin a book from the library without being noticed.

彼は図書館から本を盗もうとしたが、気づかれなかった。

速い速度で真っ直ぐに落ちる

Meaning

to fall straight down at high speed

Example

Stock prices plummeted after the sudden market crash.

株価は市場の突然の暴落後に急落しました。