B2 noun /ˈpen neɪm/

Pen-name

ペンネーム

Meaning

a fictitious name used by an author instead of their real name; a pseudonym

Example

Mark Twain was the pen-name of Samuel Clemens.

マーク・トウェインはサミュエル・クレメンズのペンネームでした。

B2 verb /pæt/

pat

Meaning

to touch someone or something gently, often to show affection or approval

Example

She gently patted the dog on its head.

B2 noun ˈprɑː.sest fuːdz

processed foods

加工食品

Meaning

Foods that have been altered from their natural state through various methods such as canning, freezing, refrigeration, dehydration and aseptic processing.

Example

Excessive consumption of processed foods leads to health issues.

加工食品の過剰摂取は健康問題を引き起こします。

B2 noun /prɒp/

prop

小道具

Meaning

an object used on stage by actors during a performance; something that supports or holds up

Example

The actor forgot his prop on stage.

俳優はステージで小道具を忘れた。

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。

B2 verb /pəˈluːt/

pollute

汚染する

Meaning

to make air, water, or land dirty and harmful to people, animals, and plants

Example

Factories pollute the environment with toxic chemicals.

工場は有害な化学物質で環境を汚染します。

B2 noun /ˈprɛdətər/

predator

捕食者

Meaning

An animal that hunts and kills other animals for food.

Example

Lions are powerful predators in the savannah.

ライオンはサバンナで強力な捕食者です。

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。

B2 noun /pʌbˈlɪs.ɪ.ti/

Publicity

宣伝

Meaning

public attention or notice given to someone or something; advertising or promotion

Example

The movie received a lot of publicity before its release.

その映画は公開前に多くの宣伝を受けました。

B2 noun /præŋk/

prank

いたずら

Meaning

A trick that is intended to be funny but not harmful.

Example

They played a harmless prank on their friend during the party.

彼らはパーティーで友達と無害ないたずらをしました。

B2 adjective /ˌprɛzɪˈdɛnʃəl/

presidential

大統領に関連する

Meaning

relating to a president or presidency

Example

The presidential election is scheduled for next month.

大統領選挙は来月に予定されています。

B2 noun /pərˈfek.ʃən/

Perfection

完璧

Meaning

the state of being complete and without flaws; the highest degree of excellence

Example

The artist spent years trying to achieve perfection in his paintings.

アーティストは彼の絵画で完璧を達成するために何年も費やしました。

B2 verb /prəˈkleɪm/

proclaim

宣言する

Meaning

to announce something publicly or officially, especially something important

Example

The president proclaimed a national day of mourning.

大統領は国民の日を宣言した。

B2 verb /prəˈvoʊk/

provoke

挑発する

Meaning

To cause someone to become angry or to cause a reaction.

Example

His words provoked a heated argument.

彼の言葉は激しい議論を引き起こした。

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。

B2 noun/verb /preɪ/

prey

Meaning

an animal hunted by another for food; to hunt and feed on

Example

Lions prey on zebras in the wild.

B2 adjective /ˈplɔː.zə.bəl/

plausible

もっともらしい、または可能性がある

Meaning

Seeming reasonable or probable; credible or believable.

Example

His excuse seemed plausible, but I had my doubts.

彼の言い訳はもっともらしく見えたが、私は疑念を抱いていた。

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。

B2 noun /ˈprɛsɪdənt/

precedent

前例

Meaning

An earlier event or decision that serves as a guide or example for future similar situations.

Example

The judge’s ruling set a new precedent for similar cases.

裁判官の判決は、同様の事件のための新たな前例を設定した。

B2 verb /ˌpɜːrsəˈvɪr/

persevere

忍耐する

Meaning

to continue trying to achieve something despite difficulty or delay

Example

He persevered through many failures before succeeding.

彼は多くの失敗を乗り越えて成功しました。

B2 verb /poʊz/

pose

幸せ

Meaning

To assume a particular position, especially for a photograph or display; to present a problem or question.

Example

She posed for a picture in front of the monument.

彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、幸せを隠すことができませんでした。

B2 adjective /fəˈnɒmɪnəl/

phenomenal

非凡

Meaning

extraordinary, remarkable, or exceptional in a way that is very impressive

Example

The team achieved phenomenal success in the tournament.

チームはトーナメントで非凡な成功を収めました。

B2 noun /pəˈzeʃ.ən/

Possession

所有権; 財産; 支配

Meaning

something that belongs to someone; the state of having or owning something

Example

The house has been in their family's possession for generations.

その家は何世代にもわたって彼らの家族の所有物です。

B2 verb /prɪˈskrʌɪb/

prescribe

処方する

Meaning

to recommend or authorize the use of something, especially medicine

Example

The doctor prescribed medication for my cold.

医者は私の風邪のために薬を処方しました。

B2 noun, verb /ˈpɛdəl/

pedal

足で操作するレバー

Meaning

A foot-operated lever for powering or controlling a mechanism, especially on a bicycle.

Example

He pressed down hard on the bicycle pedal.

彼は自転車のペダルを力いっぱい踏んだ。

B2 noun /ˈpɒp.i/

Poppy

ケシの花

Meaning

a bright red flower with black seeds, often used as a symbol of remembrance

Example

The red poppy bloomed beautifully in the garden.

赤いケシの花が庭で美しく咲きました。

B2 noun /prəˈtɛktər/

protector

保護者

Meaning

a person or thing that protects someone or something

Example

The dog was seen as the family's protector.

その犬は家族の保護者と見なされていました。

B2 noun /fɪˈzɪʃən/

physician

医師

Meaning

a person qualified to practice medicine; a doctor

Example

The physician prescribed some medicine to treat the condition.

医師はその状態を治療するために薬を処方しました。

B2 noun /ˈpraɪ.vət ˈtuː.tər/

Private tutor

プライベートチューター

Meaning

a teacher who gives individual instruction to a student outside of regular school

Example

The private tutor helped the student improve his math skills.

プライベートチューターは、学生が数学スキルを向上させるのを手伝いました。

B2 adverb /prɪˈdɒmɪnəntli/

predominantly

主に

Meaning

mainly; for the most part

Example

The population in the city is predominantly young.

その都市の人口は主に若いです。

B2 noun /ˈpesɪˌmɪzəm/

pessimism

ペシミズム

Meaning

A tendency to see the worst aspect of things or believe the worst will happen.

Example

Her constant pessimism made it hard to stay optimistic.

彼女の絶え間ないペシミズムは、楽観的でいるのを難しくしていた。

B2 noun

Patriot

愛国者

B2 noun /fɪˈlɒsəfə/

philosopher

哲学者

Meaning

a person engaged in the study of philosophy or in serious thinking about fundamental questions

Example

Socrates was a famous philosopher of ancient Greece.

ソクラテスは古代ギリシャの有名な哲学者でした。

B2 adjective /ˈprɑːspərəs/

Prosperous

繁栄している; 成功している;

Meaning

successful in material terms; flourishing financially

Example

The company became very prosperous after launching their new product.

その企業は新製品を発売した後、非常に繁栄しました。

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。

B2 noun /ˈfɪʃ.ɪŋ/

phishing

詐欺による情報盗取

Meaning

The fraudulent practice of sending emails purporting to be from reputable companies in order to induce individuals to reveal personal information.

Example

Phishing emails often trick people into revealing passwords.

フィッシングメールは、しばしば人々をだましてパスワードを明かさせます。

B2 adjective /plʌmp/

plump

ふくよかまたは丸い

Meaning

having a full, rounded shape; pleasantly fat

Example

The cat was plump and well-fed.

その猫はふくよかでよく食べていました。

B2 verb /pəˈreɪd/

parade

パレードする, 公開する

Meaning

to march in a procession; to display publicly; to show off

Example

The soldiers paraded through the streets on Independence Day.

独立記念日に兵士たちが通りでパレードした。

B2 adjective /ˌfɪl.əˈsɒf.ɪ.kəl/

philosophical

哲学的

Meaning

relating to the study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence

Example

She maintained a calm and philosophical attitude during the crisis.

危機の間、彼女は冷静で哲学的な態度を保ちました。

B2 noun/verb /pəʊl/

poll

世論調査

Meaning

a survey of public opinion or voting in an election

Example

The poll revealed that most people favored the new policy.

世論調査ではほとんどの人が新しい政策を支持していることが明らかになった。

B2 noun prəˈɡreʃ.ən

progression

進展

Meaning

The process of developing or moving gradually towards a more advanced state.

Example

Progression in technology drives innovation.

技術の進展はイノベーションを促進する。

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。

B2 noun /ˈpɑː.tər/

Potter

陶芸家

Meaning

a person who makes pottery

Example

The potter shaped clay on the spinning wheel.

陶芸家は回転するろくろの上で粘土を形作った。

B2 noun prəʊb

probe

探査機

Meaning

An unmanned exploratory spacecraft designed to transmit information about its environment.

Example

The probe collected data from the planet's surface.

そのプローブは惑星の表面からデータを収集しました。

B2 adjective /ˈpæsɪv/

passive

受動的; (文法) 受動態

Meaning

not actively responding or participating; in grammar, denoting the voice in which the subject undergoes the action

Example

Instead of taking charge, he remained passive during the meeting.

会議では責任を取る代わりに、彼は受動的なままでした。

B2 noun /ˈpælət/

palette

パレット

Meaning

a thin board or surface on which an artist sets and mixes colors; also a range of colors used in art or design

Example

The artist mixed vibrant shades on her palette before starting the painting.

アーティストは絵を描き始める前にパレットで鮮やかな色合いを混ぜました。

B2 adjective /ˈpleɪfəl/

playful

遊び好きな, 活発な

Meaning

full of fun and high spirits; lively

Example

The puppy was very playful, running around the garden.

子犬はとても遊び好きで、庭を走り回っていました。

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 /ˈplɛʒərəbl/

pleasurable

楽しませる、快適な

Meaning

giving pleasure or enjoyment

Example

Reading a good book is a pleasurable activity.

良い本を読むことは楽しい活動です。

B2 adjective /ˈpraɪ.ər/

Prior

事前の

Meaning

existing or coming before in time; previous; earlier

Example

You need prior approval before making any changes to the system.

システムに変更を加える前には、事前の承認が必要です。

B2 noun pəˈspek.tɪvz

perspectives

視点

Meaning

A particular attitude toward or way of regarding something; a point of view.

Example

New perspectives enhance understanding.

新しい視点が理解を深めます。

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。

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。

B2 noun prəˈtæɡənɪst

protagonist

主人公

Meaning

The leading character or one of the major characters in a drama, movie, novel, or other fictional text.

Example

Charles Darnay is one of the protagonists of the story.

チャールズ・ダーネイは物語の主要な登場人物の一人です。

B2 verb /ˈpiːtər/

peter

次第に弱まる

Meaning

to diminish gradually and come to an end; to fade or dwindle away

Example

The excitement of the event began to peter out after a few hours.

イベントの興奮は数時間後に次第に収束し始めた。

B2 noun ˈprɒs.pekt

prospect

見込み

Meaning

The possibility or likelihood of some future event occurring.

Example

The project's success holds great prospect for the economy.

プロジェクトの成功は経済にとって大きな見込みを持っています。

B2 noun /ˈpleɪsmənt/

placement

配置または割り当て

Meaning

the act of putting something or someone in a particular position or job

Example

The company arranged job placement for the graduates.

会社は卒業生のために就職先を手配しました。

B2 noun /ˌpiːdiəˈtrɪʃən/

pediatrician

小児科医

Meaning

a doctor who specializes in the medical care of children

Example

The pediatrician examined the child carefully.

小児科医は子供を慎重に診察しました。

B2 adjective /ˈprɪv.ə.lɪdʒd/

Privileged

恵まれた

Meaning

having special advantages; favored; elite

Example

She comes from a privileged background with many opportunities.

彼女は機会に恵まれた背景を持っている。

B2 noun /pɪtʃ/

pitch

音程、投げ

Meaning

the quality of a sound; the level or degree of intensity; a throw or toss

Example

The singer's pitch was perfect during the performance.

歌手の音程はパフォーマンス中完璧でした。

B2 noun /ˌpɪə.riˈɒd.ɪ.kəl/

periodical

雑誌

Meaning

a magazine or journal published at regular intervals

Example

She subscribed to a science periodical.

彼女は科学雑誌を購読しました。

B2 noun /pɪt/

pit

穴

Meaning

a large hole in the ground or a hollow area

Example

The workers dug a deep pit to build the foundation.

労働者たちは基礎を作るために深い穴を掘った。

B2 adjective /prəˈɡrɛsɪv/

progressive

進歩的

Meaning

favoring or implementing new and modern ideas or policies; moving forward or improving

Example

She holds progressive views on social justice and equality.

彼女は社会的正義と平等に関して進歩的な見解を持っています。

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。

B2 adjective /prɪˈventɪv/

Preventive

予防的; 何かが起こるのを防ぐために設計された

Meaning

designed to prevent something from happening; protective against disease

Example

Regular exercise is a preventive measure against heart disease.

定期的な運動は心臓病予防の手段です。

B2 noun /ˈprɒvɪns/

province

省

Meaning

a principal administrative division of certain countries or empires.

Example

The province is known for its rich cultural heritage and stunning landscapes.

その省は豊かな文化遺産と素晴らしい自然景観で知られています。

B2 noun /ˈpɪm.pəl/

Pimple

ニキビ

Meaning

a small, inflamed elevation of the skin; a spot on the skin, especially on the face

Example

She was embarrassed about the pimple on her forehead.

彼女は額のニキビに気まずさを感じていた。

B2 noun /prəˈpɔːʃən/

proportion

Meaning

a part, share, or number considered in comparative relation to a whole

Example

The proportion of students passing the exam was high.

B2 noun /ˈproʊtəkɔːl/

protocol

プロトコル

Meaning

an official procedure or system of rules

Example

The security team followed strict protocol during the event.

セキュリティチームはイベント中に厳格なプロトコルに従いました。

B2 noun, verb /ˈplɑːstər/

plaster

プラスター, 修理する

Meaning

a soft mixture applied to walls or used to cover wounds; or to cover or coat with plaster

Example

The workers plastered the walls to make them smooth.

作業員たちは壁を滑らかにするためにプラスターを塗った。

B2 adjective /pəˈrɛntəl/

parental

親に関連する

Meaning

relating to a parent or parents; characteristic of a mother or father

Example

Parental guidance is important for a child's development.

子供の成長には親のガイダンスが重要です。

B2 noun /ˈpɒlən/

pollen

花粉

Meaning

fine powder produced by flowers, used in fertilization

Example

Bees collect pollen from flowers to make honey.

ミツバチは花から花粉を集めて蜂蜜を作ります。

B2 noun /prəˈvɪʒ.ən/

Provision

備蓄

Meaning

supplies of food and other necessary things; arrangement or preparation

Example

The government made provision for emergency supplies during the flood.

政府は洪水時の緊急供給のために備蓄を行いました。

B2 noun, adjective /ˌpəʊstˈɡrædʒuət/

postgraduate

大学院生

Meaning

A student who has completed a first degree and is studying for a further degree.

Example

She is doing postgraduate research in physics.

彼女は物理学の大学院研究をしています。

B2 noun /ˈprɒs.pekts/

prospects

見通し

Meaning

The possibility or likelihood of some future event occurring.

Example

The prospects for growth look promising.

成長の見通しは有望に見えます。

B2 verb /pərˈsɪst/

persist

Meaning

to continue firmly in an action or opinion despite difficulty or opposition

Example

She decided to persist in her efforts to learn French.

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。

B2 noun /ˈpeɪtrən/

patron

後援者

Meaning

a person who gives financial or other support to a person, organization, or cause

Example

The library is supported by generous patrons.

図書館は寛大な後援者によって支えられています。

B2 noun /ˈpriː.tɛns/ or /prɪˈtɛns/

pretense

仮面, 偽装

Meaning

A false appearance or claim; an act of pretending.

Example

His kindness was only a pretense to gain trust.

彼の優しさは信頼を得るための単なる仮面だった。

B2 verb /pərˈsiːvd/

perceived

幸福

Meaning

to become aware of something through the senses or the mind; to understand or interpret

Example

She perceived a hint of sadness in his voice.

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 /ˌprɒp.əˈɡæn.də/

Propaganda

プロパガンダ; 噂

Meaning

information spread to promote a particular political cause or point of view

Example

The government used propaganda to influence public opinion during the war.

政府は戦争中に世論に影響を与えるためにプロパガンダを使用した。

B2 verb /pɔːˈtreɪ/

portray

描く

Meaning

to describe or represent something or someone in a work of art or literature

Example

The novel portrays a vivid picture of life in the countryside.

その小説は田舎での生活の生き生きとした絵を描いています。

B2 adjective /ˈpaʊərləs/

powerless

無力

Meaning

without ability, influence, or strength

Example

She felt powerless against the unfair system.

彼女は不公平なシステムに対して無力だと感じていた。

B2 adjective /pəˈθet.ɪk/

Pathetic

哀れな; 惨めな

Meaning

arousing pity; extremely poor or inadequate

Example

His pathetic attempt to apologize made things worse.

彼の悲惨な謝罪の試みは事態をさらに悪化させた。

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 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。

B2 adjective /ˈplen.tɪ.fəl/

Plentiful

豊富な; 大量の

Meaning

abundant; existing in large quantity

Example

The harvest was plentiful this year due to good weather.

今年は良い天気のおかげで収穫が豊富でした。

B2 verb (phrasal) /ˈpæs ˌɔːf/

pass-off

Meaning

to present something or someone falsely as something else; to pretend or deceive

Example

He tried to pass off the fake watch as a luxury brand.

B2 adverb /ˈpʌŋk.tʃu.əl.i/

Punctually

時間通り

Meaning

at the exact time arranged; on time; not late

Example

She always arrives punctually for meetings.

彼女は会議にいつも時間通りに到着します。

B2 verb, noun, adjective /prɑːmpt/

prompt

促す / 迅速

Meaning

To cause someone to take action; done without delay.

Example

His speech prompted the audience to ask questions.

彼のスピーチは聴衆に質問を促しました。

B2 adjective /prəˈdʌk.tɪv/

Productive

生産的な

Meaning

efficient; yielding good results; fruitful

Example

Working from home has made me more productive than ever before.

自宅勤務は私をこれまで以上に生産的にしました。

B2 verb prəˈmoʊtɪŋ

promoting

促進する

Meaning

Supporting or actively encouraging; helping to develop or increase.

Example

Promoting practical education ensures skill development.

実践的な教育を促進することは、スキルの発展を確実にします。

B2 adverb /ˈprez.ənt.li/

Presently

現在; すぐに; しばらくして

Meaning

at the present time; soon; in a little while

Example

The doctor will see you presently.

医者はすぐにあなたを診ます。

B2 noun /fɪˈlɒs.ə.fi/

philosophy

哲学

Meaning

the study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence

Example

Her philosophy emphasizes kindness and empathy.

彼女の哲学は親切さと共感を強調しています。

B2 verb /ˈprɒspər/

prosper

繁栄する

Meaning

to succeed or flourish, especially in financial or business matters

Example

With hard work and determination, she managed to prosper in her career.

一生懸命の努力と決意で、彼女はキャリアで成功しました。

B2 noun /prɪˈskrɪpʃən/

prescription

処方箋

Meaning

A written order from a doctor for the preparation and administration of a medicine; also, a recommendation or authoritative rule.

Example

The doctor gave her a prescription for antibiotics.

医者は彼女に抗生物質の処方箋を出しました。

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 verb /poʊk/

poke

突く

Meaning

to push or prod with a finger or pointed object

Example

Don't poke me with your finger.

指で突っつかないで。

B2 adjective /ˈpɪt.i.fəl/

pitiful

悲惨な, 哀れな, とても小さい

Meaning

deserving or arousing pity; very small or inadequate

Example

The team's performance was pitiful compared to last year.

チームのパフォーマンスは昨年に比べて悲惨でした。

B2 noun /prɪˈkɔː.ʃən/

Precaution

予防措置

Meaning

an action taken in advance to prevent something dangerous or unpleasant from happening

Example

As a precaution, we should bring extra water on the hike.

予防措置として、ハイキングに追加の水を持っていくべきです。

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。

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。

B2 adjective /prəˈpoʊzd/

proposed

提案された

Meaning

suggested or put forward for consideration or discussion

Example

The proposed changes will improve the system.

提案された変更はシステムを改善します。

B2 noun /ˈfɪzɪsɪst/

physicist

物理学者

Meaning

a scientist who studies or specializes in physics

Example

The physicist explained the theory of relativity to the students.

物理学者は学生たちに相対性理論を説明しました。

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 noun /ˈpɒm.ɪˌɡræn.ɪt/

Pomegranate

Meaning

a round fruit with thick red skin containing many small red seeds with juice

Example

The pomegranate seeds were sweet and refreshing.

B2 adverb /ˈpʌb.lɪk.li/

Publicly

公然と; 公開で;

Meaning

in a public manner; openly; for everyone to see or know

Example

The company publicly announced their new policy.

その会社は新しい方針を公開で発表しました。

B2 verb /paɪn/

pine

切望する

Meaning

to long intensely for something or someone; to suffer from longing

Example

He pined for his hometown after moving abroad.

海外に引っ越した後、彼は故郷を切望していた。

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。

B2 noun /ˈprəʊsesə/

processor

プロセッサ

Meaning

a machine or device that processes something, especially a computer's central processing unit (CPU)

Example

The new laptop has a faster processor.

新しいノートパソコンにはより高速なプロセッサがあります。

B2 noun /paʊtʃ/

pouch

ポーチ

Meaning

a small bag or pocket, often used to carry small items

Example

She kept her coins in a small leather pouch.

彼女は小さな革のポーチにコインを入れていました。

B2 adjective /ˈpʌz.lɪŋ/

Puzzling

不可解な

Meaning

confusing; perplexing;

Example

The scientist found the results puzzling.

科学者はその結果を謎めいたと感じた。

B2 noun /ˈpɑːrtɪkəl/

particle

粒子

Meaning

a very small piece or amount of something

Example

Dust particles floated in the air near the window.

窓の近くの空気中にほこりの粒子が浮かんでいました。

B2 verb /pɪəs/

pierce

貫通する

Meaning

to make a hole through something; to penetrate with a sharp object

Example

The arrow will pierce through the target.

矢はターゲットを貫通します。

B2 adverb /ˈpraɪ.vət.li/

Privately

個人的に; 内密に

Meaning

in a private manner; without others present; confidentially

Example

She spoke to him privately about the matter.

彼女はその問題について彼と個人的に話しました。

B2 noun prɛsˈtiːʒ

prestige

名声

Meaning

Widespread respect and admiration felt for someone or something on the basis of a perception of their achievements or quality.

Example

The university has gained international prestige for its research.

その大学は研究で国際的な名声を得ました。

B2 noun pərˈsɛpʃən

perception

知覚、理解

Meaning

The ability to see, hear, or become aware of something through the senses

Example

Our perception of the situation was shaped by our prior experiences.

私たちの状況に対する知覚は、私たちの過去の経験によって形作られました。

B2 adverb /prɪˈzjuːməbli/

presumably

おそらく

Meaning

used to convey that something is assumed to be true though not known for certain

Example

Presumably, he forgot to send the email.

おそらく、彼はメールを送るのを忘れた。

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 adjective /ˈpær.ə.lel/

Parallel

平行

Meaning

side by side and having the same distance continuously between them; similar or corresponding

Example

The two roads run parallel to each other for several miles.

二つの道路は数マイルにわたって平行に走っています。

B2 noun /ˈproʊtəˌtaɪp/

prototype

プロトタイプ

Meaning

The first model or version of something, used as a sample for testing or improvement.

Example

The company built a prototype of the new smartphone before mass production.

会社は大量生産の前に新しいスマートフォンのプロトタイプを作成しました。