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C2 adjective /pərˈfɛktəbl/

perfectible

完璧にできる
Meaning
capable of being made perfect or improved
Example
Human nature is imperfect but perfectible.
人間の本性は不完全だが、完璧にできる。
B2 noun /ˈpɛbl/

pebble

小石
Meaning
a small smooth stone found on beaches or rivers
Example
He threw a pebble into the pond and watched the ripples.
彼は小石を池に投げ入れて、波を見ていました。
B1 noun pɔːrt

Port

港
Meaning
A town or city with a harbor where ships load or unload.
Example
Ports improve maritime trade.
港は海上貿易を改善します。
A2 noun /ˈpoʊstər/

poster

ポスター
Meaning
a large printed picture or notice that is put on a wall for decoration or to advertise something
Example
They put up a movie poster outside the theater.
彼らは映画館の外に映画のポスターを貼った。
B2 noun ˌpʌŋkˈtʃʊəlɪti

punctuality

時間厳守
Meaning
The quality of being on time; the habit of arriving or doing things at the agreed or proper time.
Example
Punctuality is a valued trait in professional settings.
時間厳守はプロフェッショナルな環境で重要な特性です。
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。
B1 noun /ˌpʌblɪˈkeɪʃən/

publication

出版
Meaning
the act of making something publicly known or available
Example
The publication of the report sparked a debate.
報告書の出版は議論を引き起こしました。
C1 noun /ˈprɒksi/

proxy

代理人
Meaning
A person authorized to act on behalf of another; a substitute.
Example
She voted by proxy at the meeting.
彼女は会議で代理投票を行った。
A2 adverb /ˈpɒs.ə.bli/

Possibly

おそらく; もしかしたら;
Meaning
perhaps; maybe; it may be the case that
Example
It will possibly rain tomorrow.
明日おそらく雨が降るかもしれません。
C1 noun /prəˈvaɪzoʊ/

proviso

条件
Meaning
a condition or stipulation attached to an agreement
Example
He accepted the job offer with the proviso that he could work remotely twice a week.
彼は、週に2回リモートで働けるという条件で仕事のオファーを受け入れました。
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 ˈpɒdkɑːsts

podcasts

ポッドキャスト
Meaning
A digital audio or video file or recording, usually part of a themed series, that can be downloaded from a website to a media player or computer.
Example
Podcasts are great for improving listening.
ポッドキャストはリスニング力向上に最適です。
B2 noun /ˈpetəl/

Petal

花弁
Meaning
One of the colored segments of a flower that forms the corolla
Example
Each petal of the daisy was white with a yellow center.
デイジーの各花弁は白で、中央は黄色でした。
C2 adjective /ˌprɒvɪˈdɛnʃəl/

providential

天意の
Meaning
occurring at a favorable or opportune time, as if guided by divine intervention
Example
Their timely rescue was considered providential.
彼らのタイムリーな救助は天意のものと見なされました。
C2 adjective /prɪˈmɒnɪtəri/ or /ˌpriːməˈnɪtəri/

premonitory

予兆
Meaning
giving a warning or prediction about something, especially something unpleasant
Example
He ignored the premonitory signs of illness.
彼は病気の予兆を無視しました。
C1 noun /ˌpæl.pɪˈteɪ.ʃən/

Palpitation

興奮や医学的状態による顕著な速く、強い、または不規則な心拍
Meaning
a noticeably rapid, strong, or irregular heartbeat due to agitation or medical condition
Example
She experienced palpitations before her job interview.
彼女は面接前にパルピテーションを感じました。
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。
A2 adjective /ˈpraɪ.vət/

Private

プライベート; 秘密の; 公開しない; 個人的な
Meaning
personal; confidential; not public; individual
Example
This is a private conversation between two friends.
これは二人の友達の間のプライベートな会話です。
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.
C1 noun /ˈplæn.teɪn ˈflaʊ.ər/

Plantain flower

プランテンの花
Meaning
The flower bud of a banana plant, used as a vegetable in cooking
Example
We cooked plantain flower curry for dinner.
私たちは夕食にプランテンの花のカレーを作りました。
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。
C2 noun /ˈpɜːrkwɪzɪt raɪt/

perquisiteperquisiteright

職務に関連した特典の権利
Meaning
a legal right to certain benefits or privileges associated with a job or office
Example
The judge enjoyed certain perquisite rights attached to his position.
裁判官は自分の職位に関連した特典を享受していた。
B1 noun freɪzɪz

phrases

フレーズ
Meaning
A small group of words standing together as a conceptual unit, typically forming a component of a clause.
Example
Learn common phrases for daily use.
日常的な使用のための一般的なフレーズを学びましょう。
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。
C1 verb /pəˈruːz/

peruse

幸福
Meaning
to read something carefully and thoroughly; sometimes used to mean to browse casually
Example
She sat down to peruse the contract before signing it.
彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、その幸せを隠すことができませんでした。
A2 noun /ˈpɪərɪəd/

period

期間
Meaning
a length or portion of time
Example
The meeting will last for a period of two hours.
会議は2時間の期間続きます。
C2 noun /ˈpɪərɪdʒ/

peerage

貴族階級
Meaning
the title or rank of a peer; the nobility as a group
Example
He was elevated to the peerage by the king.
彼は王によって貴族階級に昇進しました。
C2 noun /pɪˈlɑːf/

Pillaw

ピラフ
Meaning
a dish of rice cooked in seasoned broth, often with meat and vegetables
Example
We enjoyed a delicious chicken pillaw for dinner.
私たちは夕食に美味しいチキンピラフを楽しみました。
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。
C1 verb /ˈprɒfəsaɪ/

prophesy

予言する
Meaning
to state or predict that something will happen in the future, especially as if divinely inspired
Example
The monk prophesied that peace would return to the land.
その僧侶は平和がこの地に戻ると予言した。
C1 adjective /ˈpɑːndərəs/

ponderous

重くて遅い
Meaning
slow and clumsy because of great weight; dull and labored
Example
The ponderous lecture made it hard for students to stay awake.
重くて遅い講義は学生たちが目を覚ましているのを難しくした。
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.
C1 adjective /prəˈvɒkətɪv/

provocative

挑発的
Meaning
Intended to make people angry, excited, or interested.
Example
She wore a provocative dress to the party.
彼女はパーティーに挑発的なドレスを着ていた。
C1 adjective /pəˈnɪnsjələr/

peninsular

半島のような
Meaning
Relating to or resembling a peninsula.
Example
The peninsular region is surrounded by water on three sides.
その半島のような地域は、三方向が水で囲まれています。
C2 noun /ˈfɪl.ɪ.staɪn/

philistine

文化や芸術に無関心または敵対的な人
Meaning
a person who is indifferent or hostile to culture and the arts
Example
He was criticized as a philistine for dismissing modern art.
彼は現代アートを拒否したことでフィリスティンと批判された。
C1 noun /ˈpræɡ.mə.tɪ.zəm/

pragmatism

実用主義
Meaning
A practical approach to problems and affairs; dealing with things sensibly and realistically.
Example
His pragmatism helped solve the financial crisis.
彼の実用主義は、金融危機の解決に役立った。
C2 adjective /pʌɡˈneɪʃəs/

pugnacious

好戦的な
Meaning
Having a quarrelsome or combative nature; eager to fight.
Example
His pugnacious attitude often got him into trouble.
彼の好戦的な態度はしばしば彼を困難に陥れました。
C1 noun /ˈpærəbl/

parable

寓話
Meaning
A simple story used to illustrate a moral or spiritual lesson.
Example
Jesus often taught using a parable to convey deeper truths.
イエスはしばしば深い真理を伝えるために寓話を使って教えていました。
A2 adjective /ˈpiːs.fəl/

Peaceful

平和
Meaning
free from disturbance; calm and quiet; not involving war or violence
Example
The garden is a peaceful place to relax.
庭はリラックスするための平和な場所です。
C1 noun ˈpɜː.mə.kʌl.tʃər

permaculture

パーマカルチャー
Meaning
The development of agricultural ecosystems intended to be sustainable and self-sufficient.
Example
Permaculture promotes self-sufficient farming systems.
パーマカルチャーは自給自足の農業システムを促進します。
A1 noun /ˈprɒb.ləm/

Problem

問題
Meaning
a situation that causes difficulties and needs to be dealt with or solved
Example
We need to solve this problem quickly.
この問題を早く解決しなければなりません。
A2 noun /fəˈtɒɡrəfə/

photographer

フォトグラファー
Meaning
a person who takes photographs professionally
Example
The photographer captured the beauty of nature.
フォトグラファーは自然の美しさを捉えました。
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。
C1 adjective /prəˈhɪbɪtɪv/

prohibitive

禁止するような高い
Meaning
Too high or expensive to be affordable; serving to prevent or discourage action.
Example
The cost of the medication is prohibitive for many families.
その薬の費用は多くの家族にとって高すぎる。
C2 noun, verb /ˈpɑːrli/

parley

交渉
Meaning
a discussion between opposing sides, especially to negotiate terms
Example
The generals met to parley over the terms of surrender.
将軍たちは降伏条件について話し合うために会った。
C1 adjective /pəˈmɪs.ɪv/

permissive

寛容な
Meaning
Allowing or characterized by great or excessive freedom of behavior; very lenient or indulgent.
Example
Permissive parenting can sometimes lead to a lack of discipline in children.
許容的な子育ては、時には子どもの規律の欠如を引き起こすことがあります。
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。
C1 adjective /ˈpæl.ɪd/

Pallid

顔色が悪い、特に健康が悪いことによる；物質や活力が欠けている
Meaning
pale, especially because of poor health; lacking substance or vitality
Example
His pallid complexion showed signs of illness.
彼の顔色は病気の兆候を示していました。
C2 verb /prəˈpɪʃieɪt/

propitiate

なだめる
Meaning
to win or regain the favor of someone by doing something that pleases them
Example
He offered gifts to propitiate the angry gods.
彼は怒った神々をなだめるために贈り物を捧げました。
C2 noun /ˌsuːdəˈnɪmɪti/

pseudonymity

ペンネームの使用
Meaning
the practice or state of using a pseudonym
Example
The author maintained pseudonymity throughout her career.
その作家はキャリア全体を通してペンネームを使用していました。
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。
C2 adjective /ˈprɒɡnəθəs/

prognathous

前突顎骨
Meaning
Having jaws that project forward beyond the rest of the face.
Example
The fossil displayed a distinctly prognathous skull structure.
化石は明確に前突顎骨の構造を示していた。
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。
A1 noun, verb /pleɪs/

place

場所
Meaning
a particular position or location; to put something in a specific position
Example
She placed the books on the table.
彼女は本をテーブルに置いた。
B1 adjective /ˈprɛɡnənt/

pregnant

妊娠している; 意味深い
Meaning
having a child developing in the womb; also, full of meaning or significance
Example
She announced that she was three months pregnant.
彼女は三ヶ月妊娠していることを発表しました。
A2 noun /ˈpɛpər/

pepper

胡椒
Meaning
a pungent spice obtained from pepper plants, used to flavor food
Example
I like to add pepper to my soup.
私はスープに胡椒を加えるのが好きです。
C2 noun ˈfaɪ.təʊˌnjuː.tri.ənt

phytonutrient

フィトニュートリエント
Meaning
Chemical compounds produced by plants that are beneficial to human health but not essential nutrients.
Example
Broccoli is rich in phytonutrients that enhance immunity.
ブロッコリーは免疫力を高めるフィトニュートリエントを豊富に含んでいます。
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 noun /ˈpæŋkriəs/

pancreas

膵臓
Meaning
A gland in the abdomen that produces insulin and digestive enzymes.
Example
The pancreas plays a vital role in digestion and blood sugar regulation.
膵臓は消化と血糖の調節に重要な役割を果たしています。
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。
C1 adjective /prəˈpɔːrʃənət/

proportionate

比例的な
Meaning
Corresponding in size, degree, or intensity; balanced in relation.
Example
The punishment should be proportionate to the crime.
罰は犯罪に比例するべきです。
C2 noun /ˈpjuː.pɪ.lɪdʒ/

pupilage

生徒の状態
Meaning
The state of being a pupil or under instruction.
Example
During his pupilage, he studied law under a senior barrister.
彼の生徒の状態の間に、彼は上級弁護士のもとで法学を学びました。
C1 adjective /ˌpærəˈdɒksɪkəl/

paradoxical

逆説的
Meaning
Seemingly contradictory or opposed to common sense, yet possibly true.
Example
It is paradoxical that standing is often more tiring than walking.
立っていることが歩くことよりも疲れるのは逆説的です。
A2 noun /per/

pair

ペア
Meaning
two things of the same kind that are used together
Example
She wore a matching pair of shoes.
彼女はマッチングのペアの靴を履いていました。
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, verb /ˌpæm.fləˈtɪər/

pamphleteer

パンフレットの著者
Meaning
a person who writes or distributes pamphlets, often to promote a political or social cause
Example
In the 18th century, many pamphleteers influenced public opinion.
18世紀には、多くのパンフレットの著者が公衆の意見に影響を与えました。
A2 noun /pæθ/

path

小道
Meaning
a way or track laid down for walking or made by continual treading
Example
She walked along the narrow path through the forest.
彼女は森の中の狭い道を歩きました。
B2 noun /ˈprɪv.ə.lɪdʒ/

Privilege

特権
Meaning
a special right or advantage that only one person or group has
Example
It's a privilege to work with such talented people.
才能ある人々と一緒に働けることは特権です。
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 /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。
C1 verb /pərˈspaɪər/

perspire

汗をかく
Meaning
To give out sweat through the pores of the skin as a result of heat, physical exertion, or stress.
Example
He began to perspire after running for 10 minutes.
彼は10分間走った後、汗をかき始めました。
C2 adjective /prəˈvaɪzəri/

provisory

仮の
Meaning
conditional; depending on certain terms being met
Example
The arrangement was only provisory until the final contract was signed.
その取り決めは、最終契約が署名されるまで仮のものでした。
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。
B2 noun /saɪˈkɒlədʒɪst/

psychologist

心理学者
Meaning
a person who studies mental processes and behavior
Example
The psychologist helped him cope with his anxiety.
心理学者は彼が不安に対処するのを助けました。
C2 noun /ˌpɜː.spɪˈkæs.ɪ.ti/

perspicacity

鋭い洞察力
Meaning
Sharp insight, keen understanding and discernment.
Example
Her perspicacity in business decisions led to success.
彼女のビジネスの意思決定における洞察力は成功をもたらした。
C2 noun /ˈpɛdɪmənt/

pediment

三角形のペディメント
Meaning
a triangular gable found above the horizontal structure of a building, often in classical architecture
Example
The ancient temple had a pediment decorated with sculptures.
古代の寺院には彫刻で飾られたペディメントがありました。
B2 noun /ˈpɔːrɪdʒ/

porridge

Meaning
A soft food made by boiling oats or other grains in milk or water.
Example
She had a bowl of porridge for breakfast.
C1 noun /plæsˈtɪsəti/

plasticity

可塑性、適応能力
Meaning
the quality of being easily shaped or molded; adaptability
Example
The brain's plasticity allows it to adapt after injury.
脳の可塑性により、怪我の後に適応することができます。
B2 noun /ˈpaɪ.rə.si/

Piracy

海賊行為
Meaning
the practice of attacking and robbing ships at sea; the unauthorized use or reproduction of copyrighted material
Example
Software piracy costs companies billions of dollars annually.
ソフトウェアの海賊行為は毎年企業に数十億ドルの損失をもたらします。
C2 verb /pəˈræmbjʊˌleɪt/

perambulate

散歩する
Meaning
To walk through or travel around, especially for leisure.
Example
They perambulated the old town, enjoying the sights.
彼らは古い町を散歩し、景色を楽しんでいました。
B1 noun /ˈpaɪ.lət/

Pilot

パイロット
Meaning
a person who operates the controls of an aircraft
Example
The experienced pilot landed the plane safely during the storm.
経験豊富なパイロットが嵐の中で飛行機を安全に着陸させました。
C1 adjective /proʊˈzeɪ.ɪk/

prosaic

平凡な
Meaning
ordinary, dull, or lacking imagination
Example
The teacher’s explanation was accurate but rather prosaic.
先生の説明は正確でしたが、かなり平凡でした。
C2 verb /ˈprɒsəˌlaɪtaɪz/

proselytize

改宗させようとする
Meaning
To try to persuade someone to convert to a different belief or religion.
Example
They tried to proselytize the villagers with their new ideas.
彼らは新しいアイデアで村人たちを改宗させようとした。
C2 verb /ˈpɜː.fə.reɪt/

perforate

穴を開ける
Meaning
to make a hole or holes through something
Example
The machine can perforate sheets of paper for easy tearing.
その機械は紙を簡単に引き裂くために穴を開けることができます。
B2 adjective /ˌpeɪ.triˈɑː.tɪk/

Patriotic

愛国的な
Meaning
showing love for one's country
Example
The patriotic citizens celebrated Independence Day with great enthusiasm.
愛国的な市民たちは独立記念日を大きな熱意で祝いました。
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。
C2 noun /prəˈlɪksɪti/

prolixity

冗長
Meaning
the quality of being tediously wordy and long
Example
The book’s prolixity made it difficult to read in one sitting.
本のプロリクシティは一度に読むのを難しくしました。
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.
C1 adjective /pləˈtɒnɪk/

platonic

プラトニック
Meaning
relating to a close relationship that is not romantic or sexual
Example
They have a platonic friendship that has lasted for years.
彼らは長年続いているプラトニックな友情を持っています。
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。
C1 noun /ˈpraɪməsi/

primacy

優先
Meaning
the state of being first in importance or authority
Example
The primacy of education cannot be denied.
教育の優先性は否定できません。
C2 noun /ˈplɛdʒɔːr/

pledgeor

保証人
Meaning
a person who gives or offers a pledge or security
Example
The bank accepted the jewelry from the pledgeor as collateral for the loan.
銀行は貸付の担保として保証人から宝石を受け入れました。
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。
C1 adjective /ˈpʌn.dʒənt/

Pungent

鋭い匂いのする
Meaning
sharp; strong-smelling; acrid;
Example
The pungent smell of garlic filled the kitchen.
にんにくの強い匂いが台所を満たした。
C1 noun /pəˈvɪliən/

pavilion

パビリオン
Meaning
A large tent or temporary building, often used for events or exhibitions.
Example
The wedding reception was held in a decorated pavilion.
結婚式のレセプションは装飾されたパビリオンで開催されました。
B2 noun /pʌŋk/

punk

パンク
Meaning
a type of popular music, or the culture associated with it, characterized by loud, fast rhythms and rebellious attitudes
Example
He’s always been into punk music and fashion.
彼はいつもパンク音楽とファッションに興味を持っている。
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, 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。
C1 adjective /pɪˈkjuːniˌɛri/

pecuniary

財政的な
Meaning
relating to money or financial matters
Example
They faced pecuniary difficulties after the business failed.
彼らはビジネスが失敗した後、財政的な困難に直面しました。
C2 noun /ˌpriːpəˈzɛʃən/

prepossession

先入観
Meaning
An opinion or feeling formed beforehand; a prejudice or preoccupation.
Example
His prepossession in favor of tradition made him resist change.
彼の伝統への先入観は彼を変化に抵抗させました。
A2 noun /prəˈdʌkʃən/

production

制作
Meaning
the process of manufacturing or creating something
Example
The production of this film took over a year.
この映画の制作には1年以上かかりました。
B1 noun /ˈprəʊ.tiːnz/

proteins

たんぱく質
Meaning
Large biomolecules consisting of amino acids that perform essential functions in living organisms, including building and repairing tissues.
Example
Lean meats and legumes provide high-quality proteins.
Lean meats and legumes provide high-quality proteins.
C1 noun /pɛnˈtæθlɒn/

pentathlon

ペンタスロン
Meaning
An athletic contest featuring five different events.
Example
She trained hard to compete in the modern pentathlon.
彼女は現代五種競技に出場するために一生懸命訓練した。
C1 adjective /pəˈtɜːrnəl/

paternal

父性的
Meaning
Relating to or characteristic of a father.
Example
He took a paternal interest in the boy’s education.
彼はその男の子の教育に父性的な関心を示しました。
C1 noun /ˈpɜːrpɪtreɪtər/

perpetrator

犯人
Meaning
a person who commits a harmful, illegal, or immoral act
Example
The police arrested the perpetrator of the crime.
警察は犯罪者を逮捕した。
C1 noun /ˈpleɪn.tɪf/

Plaintiff

原告
Meaning
a person who brings a case against another in a court of law; the person who initiates a lawsuit
Example
The plaintiff filed a lawsuit against the company.
原告は会社に対して訴訟を起こした。
B2 noun /pərˈsɪstəns/

persistence

粘り強さ
Meaning
the quality of continuing steadily despite problems or difficulties
Example
His persistence finally paid off when he got the job.
彼の粘り強さは最終的に報われ、仕事を得ることができました。
B1 noun ˈpʌb.lɪk ˈspiː.kɪŋ

public speaking

公共の話し方
Meaning
The skill of speaking confidently in front of an audience.
Example
Public speaking skills are essential for leadership roles.
公共の話し方のスキルはリーダーシップの役割に不可欠です。
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。
C2 adjective /ˌpɛrənˈθɛtɪkəl/

parenthetical

括弧内のコメント
Meaning
Relating to or expressed in parentheses; a side remark or digression.
Example
He added a parenthetical comment during the lecture.
彼は講義中に括弧内のコメントを追加しました。
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。
C2 noun /ˈpɛdəˌɡɒɡ/

pedagogue

教師
Meaning
a teacher, especially a strict or formal one
Example
The old pedagogue insisted on discipline in the classroom.
その古い教育者は教室で規律を強調しました。
C2 verb /pərˈveɪ/

purvey

供給する
Meaning
to supply or provide goods, services, or information, often as a business
Example
The company purveys organic food to health-conscious customers.
その会社は健康意識の高い顧客にオーガニック食品を供給しています。
C2 verb /preɪt/

prate

無駄話をする
Meaning
to talk foolishly or at tedious length about something
Example
He would prate endlessly about his minor achievements.
彼は彼の小さな達成について無駄に長く話すことを終わらせなかった。
B2 verb /ˈpɪnpɔɪnt/

pinpoint

正確に特定する
Meaning
to locate or identify something with precision
Example
The detective was able to pinpoint the exact location of the suspect.
探偵は容疑者の正確な場所を特定できました。
C1 adjective /pəˈrɛniəl/

perennial

永続的
Meaning
lasting or existing for a long time, or recurring continually
Example
Climate change is a perennial concern for scientists.
気候変動は科学者にとって永続的な関心事です。
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。
C1 noun prɪˈsɪʒ.ən ˈæɡ.rɪ.kʌl.tʃər

precision agriculture

精密農業
Meaning
The technique of conducting agricultural work using advanced technology.
Example
Precision agriculture optimizes resource use and increases efficiency.
精密農業は資源の使用を最適化し、効率を向上させます。
C1 adjective /pərˈpetʃuəl/

perpetual

永遠の
Meaning
never-ending or continuous
Example
She lived in perpetual fear of being discovered.
彼女は発見される恐怖の中で永遠に生きていました。
B1 verb /prəˈvaɪdɪd/

provided

提供された
Meaning
gave or supplied something that was needed
Example
The hotel provided free breakfast for all guests.
ホテルはすべてのゲストに無料の朝食を提供しました。
B2 noun prəˈsiːdɪŋz

proceedings

手続き
Meaning
An event or a series of activities involving a formal or set procedure.
Example
The proceedings discussed language issues.
手続きでは言語の問題が議論されました。