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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 /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 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 /pəˈnɪn.sjə.lə/

Peninsula

半島
Meaning
a piece of land that is almost completely surrounded by water but connected to the mainland
Example
The Korean Peninsula is located in East Asia.
朝鮮半島は東アジアに位置しています。
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 noun pɑrˈtɪʃən

partition

分割
Meaning
The action of dividing or being divided into parts; separation.
Example
Partition caused unrest.
分割が騒動を引き起こした。
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 noun /ˈpiː.lər/

Peeler

皮むき器
Meaning
a kitchen tool used to remove the outer skin or peel from fruits and vegetables
Example
Use a peeler to remove the potato skin.
ポテトの皮をむくために皮むき器を使用してください。
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 /ˈpreɪz.wɜː.ði/

Praiseworthy

賞賛に値する
Meaning
deserving praise; commendable; admirable
Example
Her charitable work is truly praiseworthy.
彼女の慈善活動は本当に賞賛に値します。
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 /ˈpæd.ɪŋ/

padding

クッション / 詰め物
Meaning
soft material added for comfort, protection, or to fill space
Example
The chair had extra padding for comfort.
椅子には快適さのために余分なパディングがありました。
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 (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 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 /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 /ˈpɪs.təl/

Pistol

ピストル
Meaning
a small gun that can be held and fired with one hand
Example
The officer drew his pistol from the holster.
警官はホルスターからピストルを抜きました。
B2 adjective /prɪˈdɪktəbəl/

predictable

予測可能
Meaning
able to be predicted or foreseen
Example
His reactions were predictable based on his past behavior.
彼の反応は過去の行動に基づいて予測可能でした。
B2 noun plɒt

plot

プロット
Meaning
The main story of a piece of writing, or the series of events that happen in it.
Example
The plot of A Tale of Two Cities is intense and gripping.
'二都物語'のプロットは、緊迫感と魅力に満ちています。
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。
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 /prəˈfaʊnd/

profound

深遠
Meaning
Very great or intense; having deep insight or understanding.
Example
The speech had a profound impact on the audience.
そのスピーチは聴衆に深い影響を与えました。
B2 noun prɒsˈpɛr.ɪ.ti

prosperity

繁栄
Meaning
The state of being prosperous; success or wealth.
Example
The country achieved great prosperity during the last decade.
その国は過去十年間で大きな繁栄を達成しました。
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。
B2 noun, adjective /prɪˈmɪər/ or /ˈpriːmiər/

premier

首相 / 主要
Meaning
the head of government in some countries; first in importance or rank
Example
The French premier addressed the nation.
フランスの首相が国民に演説を行った。
B2 noun /ˈpaɪ.rət/

Pirate

海賊
Meaning
a person who attacks and robs ships at sea; someone who uses or reproduces copyrighted material illegally
Example
The pirate ship was spotted near the coast.
海賊船が海岸近くで発見された。
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。
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 /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 /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 /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 /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 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 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 noun /ˈprɛʃər ˈkʊkər/

Pressure cooker

圧力鍋
Meaning
a sealed cooking pot that uses steam pressure to cook food faster
Example
Using a pressure cooker reduces cooking time by more than half.
圧力鍋を使うと、調理時間が半分以上短縮されます。
B2 noun /ˌpɜː.sɪˈvɪə.rəns/

perseverance

忍耐力
Meaning
Persistence in doing something despite difficulty or delay in achieving success
Example
His perseverance helped him achieve his dreams.
彼の忍耐力が彼を夢の実現に導いた。
B2 noun /prɒkˈsɪmɪti/

proximity

接近
Meaning
Nearness in space, time, or relationship.
Example
The proximity of the school to her house made it convenient.
学校が彼女の家の近くにあるため、それは便利でした。
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 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 adjective /prəˈspɛktɪv/

prospective

将来性のある
Meaning
likely or expected to happen in the future; potential
Example
The company is meeting with prospective clients next week.
その会社は来週、将来性のあるクライアントと会う予定です。
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 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 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 /pʌls/

Pulse

豆類
Meaning
edible seeds of leguminous plants such as lentils, beans, and peas
Example
Pulses are an excellent source of protein for vegetarians.
豆類はベジタリアンにとって優れたタンパク源です。
B2 noun /ˈfoʊ.bi.ə/

Phobia

極端な恐怖; 嫌悪
Meaning
an extreme or irrational fear of or aversion to something
Example
She has a phobia of spiders.
彼女はクモに対してフォビアがあります。
B2 verb /pliːd/

plead

嘆願する
Meaning
to make an emotional appeal; to present a case in court
Example
She pleaded for mercy.
彼女は慈悲を乞いました。
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。
B2 noun /pəˈræmɪtər/

parameter

パラメーター
Meaning
a limit, boundary, or measurable factor that defines or determines something
Example
We need to set clear parameters for this project.
このプロジェクトのために明確なパラメーターを設定する必要があります。
B2 noun /ˈpɪk.səl/

pixel

デジタル画像またはディスプレイの最小単位
Meaning
the smallest unit of a digital image or display
Example
The image is blurry because some pixels are missing.
画像がぼやけているのは、いくつかのピクセルが欠けているからです。
B2 noun pəˈluː.tənts

pollutants

汚染物質
Meaning
A substance that pollutes or contaminates the environment.
Example
Pollutants contribute to environmental degradation.
汚染物質は環境劣化を引き起こします。
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 adjective ˌprəʊˈæk.tɪv

proactive

積極的
Meaning
Taking action by causing change and not only reacting to change when it happens.
Example
Proactive strategies are needed to combat scarcity.
不足に対処するために積極的な戦略が必要です。
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。
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 /ˈprɒbləm ˈsɒlvɪŋ/

problem-solving

問題解決
Meaning
The process of finding solutions to difficult or complex issues.
Example
Problem-solving skills are key to leadership.
問題解決能力はリーダーシップに不可欠です。
B2 noun /ˈpɔːt.fəʊ.li.əʊ/

portfolio

作業のコレクション、サンプル、または作業リスト
Meaning
A collection of work or samples demonstrating skills and expertise.
Example
His portfolio showcased his diverse range of skills.
彼のポートフォリオは彼の多様なスキルの範囲を示していました。
B2 noun ˌprez.əˈveɪ.ʃən

preservation

保存
Meaning
The action of maintaining something in its original or existing state; protection from harm or damage.
Example
Proper preservation extends the lifespan of machinery.
適切な保存は機械の寿命を延ばします。
B2 verb /ˈprɒsɪkjuːt/

prosecute

起訴する
Meaning
to institute legal proceedings against someone
Example
The lawyer decided to prosecute the case after gathering sufficient evidence.
弁護士は十分な証拠を集めた後、訴訟を起こすことを決めました。
B2 noun pərˈsweɪ.ʒən

persuasion

論理や感情で誰かを説得する
Meaning
The act of convincing someone to change their viewpoint through reasoning or emotion.
Example
Effective persuasion is key to a successful speech.
効果的な説得は、成功したスピーチの鍵です。
B2 noun /ˈpæs.taɪm/

Pastime

余暇
Meaning
an activity done regularly for enjoyment; a hobby or recreational activity
Example
Reading books is her favorite pastime during weekends.
読書は週末の彼女のお気に入りの余暇活動です。
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 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 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 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 /ˈprɛdʒədɪst/

prejudiced

偏見のある
Meaning
having or showing a dislike or bias against a person or group without proper reason
Example
He was prejudiced against people from other regions.
彼は他の地域の人々に対して偏見を持っていた。
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 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 /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。
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 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 verb prəˈlɔŋd

prolonged

延長された
Meaning
Extended in duration; made to last longer than usual.
Example
Modern medicine has prolonged life expectancy.
現代医療は寿命を延長しました。
B2 adjective /ˌprɒb.ləˈmæt.ɪk/

Problematic

問題のある; 問題を引き起こす
Meaning
causing problems; troublesome; difficult to deal with
Example
The new policy changes are problematic and need to be reviewed.
新しい政策変更は問題があり、再評価する必要があります。
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 /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 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 adjective /ˌpriːməˈtjʊər/

premature

早すぎる
Meaning
Happening or done before the usual or proper time.
Example
His decision to quit the job was premature.
彼の仕事を辞める決断は早すぎた。
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 verb /ˈpjʊərɪfaɪ/

purify

浄化する
Meaning
to make clean or pure; to remove impurities
Example
This filter will purify the water effectively.
このフィルターは水を効果的に浄化します。
B2 verb praɪˈɒraɪtaɪz

prioritize

優先する
Meaning
To designate or treat something as more important than other things
Example
Prioritize your tasks to stay efficient.
効率的に保つために、あなたのタスクを優先してください。
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 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 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 noun, verb, adjective /ˈpeɪtənt/ or /ˈpætənt/

patent

特許
Meaning
a government license granting exclusive rights to an inventor; also to obtain such rights
Example
He patented his new invention to protect it from being copied.
彼は自分の新しい発明をコピーから守るために特許を取った。
B2 adjective /ˈprɒmɪnənt/

prominent

顕著な
Meaning
Important, famous, or easily noticeable.
Example
He is a prominent leader in the community.
彼はコミュニティの中で著名なリーダーです。
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。
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。
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 noun /pʌntʃ/

Punch

パンチ
Meaning
a tool used for making holes or indentations in materials
Example
The carpenter used a punch to make holes in the leather.
大工は革に穴を開けるためにパンチを使用しました。
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 adjective /prəˈtɛktɪv/

protective

保護的な
Meaning
giving or capable of giving protection; shielding from harm or danger
Example
She wore a protective helmet while riding her bike.
彼女は自転車に乗るときに保護的なヘルメットをかぶっていました。
B2 adjective /ˈprɛf(ə)rəb(ə)l/

preferable

好ましい
Meaning
more desirable or suitable; better than something else
Example
It is preferable to take the train rather than drive in heavy traffic.
渋滞時には車を運転するより、電車を利用する方が好ましい。
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。
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 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。
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 noun pɛsts

pests

害虫, 害を及ぼす動物
Meaning
Harmful or troublesome creatures, especially insects or small animals that damage crops, food, or living spaces.
Example
Pests can damage crops and cause diseases.
害虫は作物を損傷し、病気を引き起こす可能性があります。
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 noun ˈpɛs.tɪ.saɪdz

pesticides

農薬
Meaning
Substances used for destroying insects or other organisms harmful to cultivated plants or to animals.
Example
Excessive pesticides use can harm the environment.
過剰な農薬の使用は環境に害を及ぼす可能性があります。
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 /prɛsˈtɪdʒəs/

prestigious

名誉ある
Meaning
having a high reputation; respected
Example
Harvard University is one of the most prestigious universities in the world.
ハーバード大学は世界で最も名誉ある大学の一つです。
B2 noun prɪˈsɪʒ.ən

precision

精度
Meaning
The quality of being exact and accurate.
Example
High precision instruments are used in surgery.
手術には高精度の機器が使用されます。
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。
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 /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 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 /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。
B2 verb /pʌmp/

pump

ポンプする
Meaning
to force liquid or gas to move in a particular direction using a device
Example
They pumped water from the well into the tank.
彼らは井戸からタンクに水をポンプしました。
B2 noun /pænˈdɛmɪk/

pandemic

パンデミック
Meaning
An outbreak of a disease that occurs on a global scale.
Example
The COVID-19 pandemic changed the world dramatically.
COVID-19パンデミックは世界を劇的に変えました。
B2 adjective /ˈpeɪ.ə.bəl/

Payable

支払期限
Meaning
required to be paid; owed as a debt
Example
The amount is payable within thirty days of the invoice date.
金額は請求書の日付から30日以内に支払期限となります。
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 /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。
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。
B2 adjective prɪˈlɪm.ɪ.nər.i

preliminary

予備的な
Meaning
Denoting an action or event preceding or done in preparation for something fuller or more important.
Example
Preliminary steps are crucial before the main project.
主要なプロジェクトの前に、予備的なステップは非常に重要です。
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 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 /piːk/

Peak

頂上
Meaning
the highest point of a mountain or hill; the maximum level or intensity
Example
The climbers reached the peak of Mount Everest.
登山者たちはエベレスト山の頂上に到達した。
B2 adjective /prəˈvɪʒənəl/

Provisional

仮の
Meaning
arranged for the present; temporary; subject to later confirmation
Example
The provisional agreement will be reviewed next month.
仮の合意は来月レビューされます。
B2 adjective ˌpaɪəˈnɪə.rɪŋ

pioneering

先駆的
Meaning
Involving new ideas or methods; innovative and original.
Example
Pioneering efforts often lead to success.
先駆的な努力はしばしば成功につながります。
B2 adjective /ˌpɑːrləˈmɛntri/

parliamentary

議会の
Meaning
relating to a parliament or its members; relating to a system of government with parliamentary authority
Example
The country follows a parliamentary form of government.
その国は議会制の政府を採用している。
B2 noun /prəˈfɪʃənsi/

proficiency

熟練
Meaning
Competency or skill; expertise.
Example
His proficiency in multiple languages is remarkable.
彼の複数の言語における熟練度は素晴らしい。