C1 adjective /pæˈseɪ/

passe

時代遅れの; 流行遅れ

Meaning

no longer fashionable or current; out of date

Example

Some trends from last decade feel utterly passé now.

昨今のトレンドのいくつかは今や完全に時代遅れに見える。

C1 noun /ˈpɒpjʊlɪst/

populist

ポピュリストのリーダー

Meaning

A politician or person who seeks to appeal to ordinary people who feel their concerns are ignored by elites.

Example

The populist leader promised to put the needs of common citizens first.

ポピュリストのリーダーは、一般市民のニーズを最優先すると約束しました。

B2 adverb /ˈpɑrʃəli/

Partially

部分的に; 完全ではない;

Meaning

to some extent; not completely; incompletely

Example

The building was only partially destroyed in the fire.

その建物は火事で部分的に破壊されました。

C1 noun/verb /ˈprɛdɪkət/ (noun), /ˈprɛdɪkeɪt/ (verb)

predicate

述語 / 基づく

Meaning

noun: the part of a sentence that tells something about the subject; verb: to base or establish something on a particular idea

Example

His theory is predicated on sound research.

彼の理論は確かな研究に基づいています。

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。

C2 verb /fɪˈlændər/

philander

浮気をする

Meaning

to engage in casual or frivolous romantic or sexual relationships

Example

He was known to philander with many women in town.

彼は町で多くの女性と浮気をしていることで知られていた。

C2 verb /poʊˈtɛnʃiˌeɪt/

potentiate

強化する

Meaning

To increase the power, effect, or likelihood of something.

Example

Caffeine can potentiate the effects of some medicines.

カフェインは一部の薬の効果を高めることができます。

C1 noun /ˈplɛθərə/

plethora

過剰な量

Meaning

an excessive amount of something

Example

She has a plethora of books on her shelf.

彼女の棚には過剰な量の本があります。

B2 noun /pledʒ/

Pledge

誓約; 約束; 保証;

Meaning

a solemn promise or undertaking; something given as security for a loan; a commitment or guarantee

Example

He made a pledge to donate money to charity.

彼はチャリティーにお金を寄付する誓約をした。

B2 adjective /ˌpoʊstˈwɔːr/

post-war

戦後の

Meaning

relating to the period after a war has ended

Example

The country experienced rapid economic growth in the post-war years.

その国は戦後の時代に急速な経済成長を遂げた。

C1 noun /ˈpɛdlər/

peddler

行商

Meaning

a person who sells goods, often traveling from place to place

Example

The peddler walked through the village selling fresh fruits.

行商人は村を歩きながら、新鮮な果物を売っていました。

C2 adjective /ˌpɒliˈæn.ɪ.ɪʃ/

pollyannaish

過度に楽観的

Meaning

overly or blindly optimistic

Example

Her pollyannaish attitude ignored the obvious problems.

彼女の過度に楽観的な態度は明らかな問題を無視していた。

B2 noun /ˈprɛzɪdənsi/

presidency

大統領職

Meaning

the office or position of being a president

Example

He was elected to the presidency in 2020.

彼は2020年に大統領職に選ばれました。

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。

B1 noun /ˈpʌn.ɪʃ.mənt/

Punishment

罰

Meaning

penalty given for doing something wrong or breaking a rule

Example

The student received punishment for cheating on the exam.

学生は試験でカンニングをして罰を受けました。

C1 verb /ˈpʌlseɪt/

pulsate

脈動する

Meaning

to expand and contract rhythmically; to throb or beat

Example

The neon lights pulsated with a steady rhythm.

ネオンのライトは一定のリズムで脈打っていた。

B2 noun /plæˈtoʊ/

plateau

高原、平坦な土地、変化の少ない時期

Meaning

an elevated flat area of land or a period of little change

Example

After months of growth, sales reached a plateau.

数ヶ月の成長の後、売上はプラトーに達した。

C2 noun /ˈpiːən/

paean

賛美歌

Meaning

A song or piece of writing expressing great praise or triumph.

Example

The article was a paean to the beauty of nature.

その記事は自然の美しさへの賛美歌でした。

B1 noun pəˈfɔː.məns

performance

パフォーマンス

Meaning

The action or process of carrying out or accomplishing an action, task, or function.

Example

Performance improvements boost confidence.

パフォーマンスの向上は自信を高めます。

B1 verb /pərˈfɔːrm/

perform

演じる

Meaning

to carry out an action or present entertainment; to function

Example

The orchestra will perform at the concert hall tonight.

オーケストラは今夜コンサートホールで演奏を行います。

C1 adjective /ˈplaɪəbəl/

pliable

柔軟な

Meaning

easily bent or flexible; adaptable

Example

The metal is pliable enough to be shaped into jewelry.

その金属は十分に柔軟で、ジュエリーに成形することができます。

C1 adjective /pərˈsɛptəbl̩/

perceptible

知覚できる

Meaning

Able to be noticed or recognized by the senses or the mind.

Example

There was a perceptible change in the atmosphere.

大気中に知覚できる変化がありました。

C1 noun /ˈpleɪˌraɪt/

playwright

劇作家

Meaning

a person who writes plays

Example

Shakespeare is considered the greatest playwright of all time.

シェイクスピアはすべての時代で最も偉大な劇作家と見なされています。

B2 adjective /ˈprɒb.ə.bəl/

Probable

可能性がある

Meaning

likely to happen; expected; plausible

Example

It is probable that it will rain tomorrow according to the weather forecast.

天気予報によると、明日は雨が降る可能性が高いです。

C2 noun /ˈpɛntəˌɡræm/

pentagram

ペンタグラム

Meaning

A five-pointed star often used as a symbol in magic, mysticism, or religion.

Example

The wizard drew a pentagram on the floor as part of the ritual.

魔法使いは儀式の一環として床にペンタグラムを描いた。

B2 verb /prɪˈzjuːm/

presume

仮定する

Meaning

To suppose something is true without proof; to take for granted.

Example

I presume she has already left for the meeting.

私は彼女がすでに会議に出かけたと思います。

C2 noun /pluːˈtɒkrəsi/

plutocracy

富裕層による支配

Meaning

a system of government where the wealthy hold power

Example

The country was ruled as a plutocracy.

その国はプルトクラシーとして支配されていた。

C2 noun /ˈpruːdəri/

prudery

Meaning

the behavior or attitude of people who are too easily shocked or offended by sexual matters

Example

His prudery often made others uncomfortable during open discussions.

C2 noun /ˈpɜr.kwɪ.zɪt/

Perquisite

特典

Meaning

an additional benefit or privilege given to an employee beyond their regular salary; a special right or advantage

Example

Company car was one of the perquisites of his executive position.

会社の車は彼の役員職の特典のひとつだった。

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 /ˈpʌŋk.tʃər/

Puncture

パンク

Meaning

a small hole in a tire that causes air to escape

Example

I had to fix a puncture in my bicycle tire this morning.

今朝、自転車のタイヤのパンクを修理しなければなりませんでした。

B1 noun /ˈproʊɡræmɪŋ/

programing

プログラミング

Meaning

the process of writing computer code to create software or applications

Example

He spends most of his time learning computer programming.

彼はコンピュータープログラミングを学ぶのにほとんどの時間を費やしています。

B2 noun pɪər ˈɪnfluəns

peer influence

仲間の影響

Meaning

The effect that members of a peer group have on each other, especially in terms of behavior, attitudes, and decision-making.

Example

Peer influence can shape juvenile behavior significantly.

仲間の影響は、若者の行動に大きな影響を与えることがあります。

B1 noun /pərˈfɔːrmər/

performer

パフォーマー

Meaning

a person who entertains an audience by acting, singing, dancing, or playing music

Example

The performer received a standing ovation for her song.

パフォーマーは彼女の歌のためにスタンディングオベーションを受けました。

C2 noun /pəˈveɪʒən/

pervasion

蔓延

Meaning

the act of spreading through or being present everywhere in something

Example

There was a pervasion of hope throughout the community.

コミュニティ全体に希望の広がりがあった。

A2 noun /piˈænoʊ/

Piano

ピアノ

Meaning

a large keyboard musical instrument with black and white keys that produces sound by striking strings with hammers

Example

The little girl practiced piano for one hour every day.

その小さな女の子は毎日1時間、ピアノを練習した。

A2 noun ˌpɒpjuˈleɪʃən

population

人口

Meaning

All the inhabitants of a particular place; the number of people living in a country or region.

Example

The population supported autonomy.

人口は自治を支持しました。

C2 noun /prɪˈpɒndərəns/

preponderance

優位性

Meaning

The quality or fact of being greater in number, quantity, or importance.

Example

There was a preponderance of evidence against the defendant.

被告に対する証拠の優位性があった。

C1 verb /ˈpleɪdʒəraɪz/

plagiarize

盗作する

Meaning

to take someone else's work or ideas and present them as your own

Example

He was warned not to plagiarize his friend's essay.

彼は友達のエッセイを盗用しないよう警告されました。

C1 verb /ˈpɪlfər/

pilfer

盗む

Meaning

to steal things of small value or in small quantities

Example

The employee was caught pilfering office supplies.

従業員はオフィスの備品を盗んでいるところを捕まりました。

C1 verb /prɪˈkluːd/

preclude

排除する

Meaning

To prevent something from happening; to make impossible.

Example

Heavy rain precluded the possibility of a picnic.

大雨がピクニックの可能性を排除した。

B2 verb /pɪntʃ/

pinch

つまむ

Meaning

to squeeze tightly between the fingers; to take a small amount

Example

She pinched a bit of salt into the soup.

彼女はスープに少し塩を加えました。

C1 noun /ˈpɛnɪtəns/

penitence

懺悔

Meaning

The action or feeling of showing sorrow and regret for having done wrong.

Example

His eyes were full of penitence after realizing his mistake.

自分の間違いに気づいた後、彼の目は懺悔に満ちていた。

C1 noun /ˈprɒfəsi/

prophecy

予言

Meaning

a prediction or message about the future, often believed to be divinely inspired

Example

The prophecy foretold the rise of a great leader.

その予言は偉大な指導者の登場を予見していた。

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。

C2 adjective /ˈpɔːrtli/

portly

ぽっちゃり

Meaning

Having a stout or somewhat fat body, often implying dignity or authority.

Example

The portly man entered the room with confidence.

ぽっちゃりな男性は自信を持って部屋に入った。

B2 noun /pəˈtɪʃən/

petition

請願書

Meaning

a formal written request, typically signed by many people, appealing to authority about a cause

Example

They signed a petition to improve road safety in the area.

彼らはその地域の道路安全を改善するために請願書に署名しました。

B2 adjective ˈpeɪn.ləs

painless

痛みなし

Meaning

Not causing pain; involving little effort or stress.

Example

Modern methods ensure painless treatment.

現代の方法は痛みのない治療を保証します。

B1 adverb /pəˈlaɪt.li/

Politely

丁寧に;

Meaning

in a respectful and considerate manner; courteously; with good manners

Example

She politely declined the invitation because she had other commitments.

彼女は他の約束があったので、丁寧に招待を断った。

B2 adjective /proʊn/

Prone

傾向がある

Meaning

having a tendency to; inclined; lying face down

Example

He is prone to making mistakes when he's tired.

彼は疲れているときにミスをする傾向があります。

C1 noun /ˈpɛsəl/

pestle

杵

Meaning

A heavy tool with a rounded end used for crushing or grinding substances in a mortar.

Example

She used a pestle to grind the spices.

彼女はスパイスを挽くために杵を使いました。

B2 verb /pəˈzɛs/

possess

持つ / 所有する

Meaning

To have or own something; to hold a quality or characteristic.

Example

She possesses great talent in music.

彼女は音楽において素晴らしい才能を持っています。

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。

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。

B2 noun /prəˈvaɪdər/

provider

提供者

Meaning

a person or thing that provides something.

Example

The service provider ensures that all customers receive timely support.

サービス提供者はすべての顧客がタイムリーにサポートを受けることを確実にします。

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 /pərˈtɜːrbd/

perturbed

動揺した

Meaning

feeling anxious, unsettled, or disturbed

Example

He looked perturbed after hearing the bad news.

悪いニュースを聞いた後、彼は動揺しているように見えました。

C1 noun /ˈpəʊstˌskrɪpt/

postscript

追伸

Meaning

an additional remark at the end of a letter or text, after the signature

Example

She added a brief postscript to thank him again.

彼女は再度彼に感謝するために簡単な追伸を加えました。

C1 noun /pəˈnæʃ/

panache

独自のスタイル

Meaning

Flamboyant confidence of style or manner; distinctive and stylish elegance.

Example

He delivered his speech with great panache.

彼は素晴らしいスタイルでスピーチを行った。

C1 verb /ˈpʌməl/

pummel

殴りつける

Meaning

To strike repeatedly with the fists; to beat or hit forcefully.

Example

The boxer pummeled his opponent in the final round.

ボクサーは最終ラウンドで相手を激しく殴りつけた。

C2 noun /ˈpɔl.zi/

Palsy

麻痺

Meaning

paralysis, especially that which is accompanied by involuntary tremors; loss of muscle control

Example

The elderly man suffered from palsy in his hands.

その高齢者は手の震えによる麻痺に苦しんでいました。

B1 noun /ˌpɒp.jəˈlær.ə.ti/

Popularity

pretension

虚偽、見せかけ

Meaning

A claim or assertion to something, often without justification; an attempt to impress by showing greater importance or talent than is actually possessed.

Example

His pretension to be an expert was quickly exposed.

彼の専門家であるというプリテンションはすぐに暴かれた。

C2 noun/adjective /prɪˈsɪpɪtənt/

precipitant

沈殿剤

Meaning

As a noun: a substance that causes a substance to be deposited from a solution; as an adjective: acting hastily or impulsively.

Example

The chemist added a precipitant to the solution to observe the reaction.

化学者は反応を観察するために溶液に沈殿剤を加えました。

B2 noun /ˈpɪl.ɡrɪm/

Pilgrim

巡礼者; 旅行者

Meaning

a person who journeys to a sacred place for religious reasons; a traveler

Example

The pilgrim walked for days to reach the holy shrine.

巡礼者は聖なる神殿に到達するために何日も歩きました。

B1 adjective ˈpræktɪkəl

practical

実用的

Meaning

Concerned with actual use rather than theory; realistic and sensible.

Example

A practical approach is needed for solving complex problems.

複雑な問題を解決するには実用的なアプローチが必要です。

C2 verb /prɪˈværɪkeɪt/

prevaricate

Meaning

to avoid telling the truth by not giving a direct answer

Example

The politician began to prevaricate when asked about the scandal.

B2 adjective /prɪˈzentəbl/

Presentable

見栄えが良い; 公の場に適した

Meaning

neat and suitable for being seen in public; acceptable in appearance

Example

Make sure you look presentable for the job interview.

面接のために見た目をきちんと整えてください。

C1 noun /ˈpʌndɪt/

pundit

専門家

Meaning

An expert in a particular subject or field who is frequently called upon to give opinions to the public.

Example

Political pundits debated the election results on television.

政治の専門家たちはテレビで選挙結果について議論しました。

B1 noun /pɔːrk/

pork

幸せ

Meaning

the flesh of a pig used as food

Example

He doesn't eat pork for religious reasons.

彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、幸せを隠せませんでした。

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。

B2 noun /prɪˈdɪk.ʃən/

Prediction

予測

Meaning

a statement about what will happen in the future; a forecast

Example

The weather prediction says it will rain tomorrow.

天気予報は明日雨が降ると言っています。

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。

B2 verb prəˈlɒŋ

prolong

延長する

Meaning

To extend the duration of something; to make something last longer.

Example

A healthy diet helps prolong life expectancy.

健康的な食事は寿命を延ばすのに役立ちます。

B1 verb /prɪˈdɪkt/

predict

予測する

Meaning

to say that something will happen in the future

Example

Scientists predict rain tomorrow.

科学者たちは明日雨が降ると予測しています。

C1 noun /ˈproʊbeɪt/

probate

遺言検認

Meaning

the official proving of a will in a court of law

Example

The family had to go through probate after his death.

家族は彼の死後、遺言検認の手続きを経なければならなかった。

B1 noun /ˈpɜː.sən.əl ˈdeɪ.tə/

personal data

個人データ

Meaning

Information that relates to an individual's private, sensitive, or identifiable data

Example

Protecting personal data is crucial in the digital age.

デジタル時代において個人データを保護することは重要です。

C2 verb /ˌpriːɪˈstæblɪʃ/

preestablish

事前に設定する

Meaning

To establish or set up beforehand.

Example

Certain rules were preestablished before the meeting.

会議の前にいくつかのルールが事前に設定されていました。

C2 noun /ˌfɑːrməkəˈpiːə/

pharmacopoeia

薬典

Meaning

An official book listing medicinal drugs, their effects, and directions for use.

Example

The doctor referred to the pharmacopoeia to check the drug's proper dosage.

医師は薬典を参照して、薬の適切な用量を確認しました。

C2 noun /ˈprɒsɪlaɪt/

proselyte

改宗者

Meaning

A person who has converted from one belief, opinion, or religion to another.

Example

She became a proselyte after converting to a new faith.

彼女は新しい信仰に改宗した後、改宗者になった。

C2 noun /ˈpɔːrfəri/

porphyry

硬い火成岩

Meaning

A hard igneous rock containing crystals, often used for decorative or building purposes.

Example

The ancient Romans used porphyry to make columns and statues.

古代ローマ人はポルフィリを使って柱や彫像を作った。

B2 noun /saɪˈkaɪətri/

psychiatry

精神医学

Meaning

the branch of medicine focused on the study and treatment of mental illness

Example

She decided to study psychiatry to help people with mental health issues.

彼女は精神疾患に苦しむ人々を助けるために精神医学を学ぶことを決めました。

C1 verb /piːv/

peeve

苛立たせる

Meaning

To annoy or irritate someone.

Example

His constant interruptions really peeve me.

彼の絶え間ない干渉は本当に私を苛立たせます。

A2 verb /pʊʃ/

push

押す

Meaning

to exert force to move something away from oneself; to press against

Example

Push the button to ring the bell.

ボタンを押してベルを鳴らします。

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。

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。

A2 noun /ˈpɑːrkɪŋ/

parking

駐車場

Meaning

the action or practice of leaving a vehicle in a particular place for a period of time

Example

There was no available parking near the restaurant.

レストランの近くには駐車場がありませんでした。

B2 noun/verb /ˈpriːfɪks/

prefix

接頭辞; 前に何かを追加する

Meaning

a word, letter, or number placed before another; as a verb, to add something in front of something else

Example

Developers often prefix variables with an underscore.

開発者はしばしば変数にアンダースコアをプレフィックスとして追加します。

C2 noun /ˌprɛsiˈɒsɪti/

preciosity

過度の洗練

Meaning

Excessive refinement or affected elegance in language, style, or behavior.

Example

The author's preciosity made the novel difficult to read for some audiences.

著者の過度の洗練は、いくつかの読者にとって小説を読みづらくしました。

C2 noun /poʊˈzɜːr/

poseur

Meaning

A person who pretends to be something they are not, often to impress others.

Example

Many considered him a poseur because he exaggerated his accomplishments.

C2 verb /prɪˈpɒndəreɪt/

preponderate

優位を占める

Meaning

To be greater in influence, weight, or number.

Example

In the debate, logical arguments preponderated over emotional appeals.

議論の中で、論理的な議論は感情的な訴えに勝りました。

C1 noun /ˈpoʊtənsi/

potency

効力

Meaning

The power or ability of something to affect or influence; strength or effectiveness.

Example

The potency of the new medicine amazed the doctors.

新薬の効力に医者たちは驚きました。

B2 noun /ˈprɛmɪs/

premise

前提 / 建物

Meaning

a statement or idea on which reasoning or an argument is based; also a building or property

Example

His argument was based on a false premise.

彼の議論は誤った前提に基づいていました。

C2 noun /fɪˈlæt.əl.ɪst/

philatelist

切手収集家

Meaning

a person who collects or studies postage stamps

Example

The philatelist spent years building a rare stamp collection.

そのフィラテリストは、希少な切手コレクションを作るために何年も費やしました。

A2 noun ˈpræktɪs

practice

練習

Meaning

The actual application or use of an idea, belief, or method; repeated exercise in or performance of an activity or skill.

Example

Daily practice improves fluency.

毎日の練習は流暢さを改善します。

A2 noun /ˈpɒkɪt/

pocket

Meaning

a small, enclosed space in clothing for carrying items

Example

He put his phone in his pocket.

B1 verb /prəˈmoʊt/

promote

昇進する

Meaning

to help something develop or increase; to advance someone to a higher position

Example

The company promotes environmental awareness.

その会社は環境意識を促進しています。

B2 adjective /ˈpen.dɪŋ/

Pending

保留中; 未決定; 進行中

Meaning

awaiting; not yet decided or settled; in the process of being completed

Example

The application is still pending approval.

申請はまだ承認待ちです。

C1 verb /pərˈsɑːnɪfaɪ/

personify

幸福

Meaning

To represent or embody a quality, idea, or concept in human form.

Example

She personifies kindness and generosity.

彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、幸せを隠せなかった。

C1 noun /ˈpær.ə.di/

Parody

パロディ

Meaning

an imitation of a particular style for comic effect; a humorous exaggerated copy

Example

The comedy show featured a parody of famous politicians.

そのコメディ番組は有名な政治家のパロディを特集した。

B2 noun /ˈpær.ə.dɒks/

paradox

逆説

Meaning

A seemingly contradictory statement or situation that may be true; an apparent inconsistency.

Example

The paradox of freedom is that it requires rules.

自由の逆説は、それに規則が必要であるということです。

A2 adjective /ˈpɒp.jʊ.lər/

poignant

胸を打つ, 感動的

Meaning

evoking a keen sense of sadness or regret; deeply touching

Example

The movie's ending was so poignant that many in the audience were moved to tears.

映画のラストシーンは非常に感動的で、多くの観客が涙を流しました。

B2 noun /ˈpref.ər.əns/

Preference

優先

Meaning

a greater liking for one alternative over another or others

Example

She has a preference for classical music over pop music.

彼女はポップ音楽よりもクラシック音楽を好む。

C1 noun /ˈprɛsɪdəns/ or /prɪˈsiːdəns/

precedence

優先

Meaning

the condition of being considered more important than someone or something else; priority

Example

Safety takes precedence over speed in this factory.

この工場では、安全が速度より優先されます。

C2 adjective /ˈprɛʃənt/ or /ˈpriːʃənt/

prescient

先見の明がある

Meaning

having or showing knowledge of events before they take place

Example

The prescient investor sold his shares just before the market crashed.

先見の明がある投資家は市場が崩壊する前に株を売却しました。

C1 adjective /ˈplaɪənt/

pliant

柔軟な、影響を受けやすいまたは適応可能な

Meaning

flexible; easily influenced or adaptable

Example

She has a pliant personality that adapts well to new situations.

彼女は新しい状況にうまく適応できる柔軟な性格を持っています。

B2 adjective /ˈpɛti/

petty

些細な

Meaning

Of little importance or trivial; also describes a person overly concerned with small or unimportant matters.

Example

She often gets upset over the most petty things.

彼女はしばしば些細なことに腹を立てる。

B2 verb /ˈpɒndər/

ponder

深く考える

Meaning

to think about something carefully

Example

She pondered over the meaning of the poem.

彼女は詩の意味について深く考えていました。

C2 adjective /ˈpɑːmi/

palmy

繁栄 / 栄光

Meaning

prosperous, flourishing, or relating to palm trees

Example

He often reminisced about the palmy days of his youth.

彼は若い頃の繁栄した日々をよく思い出していました。

B1 noun /ˈpɜr.fjuːm/

Perfume

香水

Meaning

a fragrant liquid made from essential oils and alcohol; a pleasant smell

Example

She wore her favorite perfume to the party.

彼女はパーティーにお気に入りの香水をつけて行きました。

B1 noun /ˈprɪnsɪpl/

principle

原則

Meaning

A fundamental truth or proposition that serves as the foundation for a system of belief or behavior.

Example

Honesty is a key principle of leadership.

正直さはリーダーシップの重要な原則です。

C1 adjective /ˈpəʊ.tənt/

Potent

強力な; 効果的な; 影響力のある

Meaning

having great strength, power, or effect; influential

Example

The medicine is very potent and should be taken carefully.

その薬は非常に強力であり、慎重に服用すべきです。

C1 adjective /ˈpɑːm.pəs/

Pompous

気取った; うぬぼれた; 過度に豪華な

Meaning

showing off; pretentious; overly grand

Example

His pompous attitude annoyed everyone at the meeting.

彼の気取った態度は会議でみんなを苛立たせました。

C1 verb /priːˈɛmpt/

pre-empt

Meaning

to act in advance to prevent an anticipated event from happening; forestall

Example

The government moved to pre-empt a crisis by introducing new policies.

B1 adverb /ˈpriːviəsli/

previously

以前に

Meaning

at an earlier time or before now

Example

She had previously worked at a bank before starting her own business.

彼女は銀行で以前働いていたが、自分のビジネスを始める前だった。

C2 adjective /prɪˈhɛnsɪbəl/

prehensible

掴みやすい

Meaning

capable of being grasped or seized

Example

The tool has a prehensible handle that improves safety.

その道具には安全性を高めるために掴みやすいハンドルがあります。

C1 adjective /pərˈpɔːrtɪd/

purported

主張された

Meaning

alleged or claimed to be true, often without proof

Example

The purported evidence was later proven false.

主張された証拠は後に間違っていると証明されました。

A2 adjective, noun /ˈplæstɪk/

plastic

プラスチック

Meaning

a synthetic material that can be molded; flexible or easily shaped

Example

These containers are made of durable plastic.

これらの容器は耐久性のあるプラスチックで作られています。

C2 noun /ˌfəʊ.təʊ.sen.sɪˈtɪv.ɪ.ti/

photosensitivity

光感受性

Meaning

Sensitivity to light, especially abnormal sensitivity that may cause discomfort or damage.

Example

Overrubbing can increase photosensitivity.

過度の摩擦は光感受性を増加させる可能性があります。

C2 noun /prɪˈzɛntmənt/

presentment

正式な提示

Meaning

The act of presenting something formally or officially; a formal statement or document.

Example

The lawyer made a presentment of the evidence to the court.

弁護士は証拠を法廷に提示しました。