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 /pəˈsjuːt/

pursuit

追求, 探求

Meaning

the act of chasing or trying to achieve something

Example

He dedicated his life to the pursuit of happiness.

彼は幸福を追い求めることに人生を捧げた。

C1 noun /ˈpoʊlstər/

pollster

世論調査員

Meaning

a person or organization that conducts surveys to gauge public opinion

Example

The pollster predicted a close election outcome.

世論調査員は接戦の選挙結果を予測しました。

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。

C2 adjective /pərˈsuːənt/

pursuant

に従って

Meaning

in accordance with or following something, especially a law or rule

Example

The decision was made pursuant to the regulations.

その決定は規則に従って行われました。

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 /ˈfiː.nɪks/

phoenix

フェニックスの鳥

Meaning

a mythical bird that is reborn from its ashes; symbol of immortality or renewal

Example

The legend says the phoenix rises from its ashes every 500 years.

伝説によると、フェニックスは500年ごとに灰から蘇ると言われています。

C2 noun /ˈpraɪəri/

priory

修道院

Meaning

a small monastery or convent governed by a prior or prioress

Example

The old priory was converted into a museum.

古い修道院は博物館に改装されました。

B1 noun /ˈpɪkʌp/

pickup

オープンバックの小型トラック; 何かを集めたり改善したりする行為

Meaning

a small truck with an open back; the act of collecting or improving something

Example

The company scheduled a pickup for the returned goods.

会社は返却された商品を引き取る予定でした。

C1 noun /prəˈtruːʒən/

protrusion

突起

Meaning

Something that sticks out or projects from a surface.

Example

The protrusion on the wall made it difficult to move the furniture.

壁の突起により、家具を動かすのが難しくなった。

B1 verb /pɑːrˈtɪsɪpeɪt/

participate

参加する

Meaning

to take part in or become involved in an activity

Example

Students are encouraged to participate in extracurricular activities.

学生は課外活動に参加するよう奨励されています。

C2 noun /ˈpæntəˌskoʊp/

pantoscope

広範囲またはパノラマビューを提供する光学機器

Meaning

An optical instrument that provides a wide or panoramic view.

Example

The scientist used a pantoscope to observe the entire horizon.

科学者は全ての地平線を観察するためにパンタスコープを使用しました。

A2 adverb /ˈprɒb.ə.bli/

Probably

おそらく

Meaning

almost certainly; very likely; in all likelihood

Example

He will probably arrive late tonight.

彼はおそらく今夜遅れて到着するでしょう。

C2 noun /pərˈsɪpiəns/

percipience

洞察力

Meaning

The ability to perceive, understand, or notice things quickly.

Example

His percipience in reading people made him a great negotiator.

人々を読む彼の洞察力は、彼を素晴らしい交渉者にしました。

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 noun /ˈpɪl.fər.ɪdʒ/

Pilferage

窃盗

Meaning

the theft of small amounts or items, especially from one's workplace

Example

The company installed cameras to prevent pilferage.

会社は窃盗を防ぐために監視カメラを設置した。

B1 noun /peɪs/

pace

ペース

Meaning

the speed at which something happens or is done

Example

She walked at a slow pace.

彼女はゆっくりとペースで歩いていました。

C2 noun /ˈpɒtˌbɔɪlə/

potboiler

安物の作品

Meaning

a book, play, or film produced quickly to make money rather than for artistic value

Example

The novel was dismissed by critics as a mere potboiler.

その小説は批評家によってただの安物の作品だと退けられた。

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 noun /ˈsuːdənɪm/

pseudonym

筆名

Meaning

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

Example

Mark Twain was the pseudonym of Samuel Clemens.

マーク・トウェインはサミュエル・クレメンスの筆名でした。

C2 /ˈpæn.ə.pli/

panoply

全装備

Meaning

A complete or impressive collection of things; a full set of armor.

Example

The museum displayed a panoply of ancient weapons.

博物館は古代の武器の全装備を展示しました。

C2 noun /ˈpɛdənt/

pedant

細かいことにこだわる人

Meaning

A person who is excessively concerned with minor details or rules, often in a showy way.

Example

The professor was criticized as a pedant who focused too much on trivial details.

その教授は細かいことにこだわりすぎるペダントとして批判された。

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。

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。

C1 adjective/verb /ˈprɒstreɪt/

prostrate

倒れる

Meaning

lying stretched out on the ground with one's face downward, often as a sign of submission or exhaustion

Example

He lay prostrate on the ground after the long battle.

長い戦いの後、彼は地面に倒れて横たわった。

A1 adjective /ˈprɪti/

Pretty

可愛い; 美しい; 魅力的

Meaning

attractive in a delicate way; fairly or moderately

Example

She wore a pretty dress to the party.

彼女はパーティーにかわいいドレスを着て行きました。

C1 adjective /ˈpiːs.ə.bəl/

Peaceable

平和的な; 紛争を避ける傾向のある

Meaning

peaceful; inclined to avoid conflict

Example

The peaceable protest ended without any violence.

平和的な抗議は暴力なしで終わった。

A1 noun /praɪs/

price

価格

Meaning

the amount of money expected, required, or given for something

Example

The price of the car has increased recently.

車の価格は最近上がりました。

C1 adjective /ˈplɒd.ɪŋ/

plodding

遅くて退屈な

Meaning

slow-moving and unexciting; showing steady effort

Example

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

その映画は面白かったが、真ん中で少し遅くて退屈だった。

A2 noun /ˈpækɪdʒ/

package

パッケージ

Meaning

a container or wrapping in which something is packed

Example

He received a package in the mail.

彼は郵便でパッケージを受け取った。

C1 verb /ˌpriːdɪˈspoʊz/

predispose

予備的にする

Meaning

To make someone more likely to behave in a certain way or be affected by something.

Example

His genetics may predispose him to diabetes.

彼の遺伝子は、彼が糖尿病になる可能性を高めるかもしれません。

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。

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。

A2 noun /ˈprɒd.ʌkt/

Product

製品

Meaning

something that is manufactured or produced; the result of a process

Example

The company launched a new product in the market.

その会社は市場に新しい製品を発売しました。

A1 noun /pɪɡ/

Pig

豚

Meaning

a domestic farm animal with a short curly tail and a flat nose

Example

The farmer fed the pig in the pen.

農場主は豚をペンで育てました。

C2 noun /prəˈfʌn.dɪ.ti/

profundity

深遠さや洞察力

Meaning

Deep insight; great depth of knowledge or thought.

Example

The profundity of his words left a lasting impact.

彼の言葉の深遠さは、永続的な影響を残しました。

C1 adjective /pɜːrt/

pert

生意気だけど魅力的

Meaning

attractively lively or cheeky in manner or style

Example

She gave a pert reply that made everyone laugh.

彼女はみんなを笑わせた生意気な返事をした。

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 noun fəˈnɒm.ɪ.nə

phenomena

現象

Meaning

Facts or situations that are observed to exist or happen, especially ones whose cause or explanation is in question.

Example

Phenomena like floods disrupt agricultural systems.

洪水のような現象は農業システムに影響を与える。

B1 noun /plʌm/

Plum

プラム

Meaning

a small round fruit with smooth red or purple skin, sweet flesh, and a single large seed

Example

The purple plum was juicy and delicious.

その紫色のプラムはジューシーで美味しかった。

B1 verb pres

press

押す. 圧力。

Meaning

Exert force on (someone or something), typically with one's finger or hand, in order to move them away from oneself.

Example

Press firmly to operate the machine.

マシンを操作するためにしっかり押してください。

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。

Meaning

A plane figure with five straight sides and five angles; also refers to the US Department of Defense building.

Example

The Pentagon is one of the most iconic government buildings in the United States.

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。

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 /plɒd/

plod

ゆっくりと働く

Meaning

to work slowly and steadily, often with effort or difficulty

Example

He plodded through his homework despite feeling tired.

疲れていたけど、彼は宿題をゆっくりやっていた。

A2 verb /prɪˈvent/

prevent

防ぐ

Meaning

to stop something from happening; to keep from occurring

Example

Vaccination helps prevent many diseases.

ワクチンは多くの病気を予防するのに役立ちます。

C1 noun /ˌpɜːrspəˈreɪʃn/

perspiration

発汗

Meaning

The process of sweating.

Example

Heavy exercise causes perspiration.

激しい運動は発汗を引き起こします。

C1 noun ˈfeɪz.aʊt

phase-out

段階的廃止

Meaning

A gradual reduction and eventual elimination of something.

Example

A phase-out of fossil fuels was agreed upon.

化石燃料の段階的廃止が合意されました。

B2 noun /ˈpɪlər/

pillar

柱

Meaning

a strong vertical support or mainstay of a structure or system

Example

The ancient temple was supported by massive stone pillars.

古代の寺院は巨大な石の柱によって支えられていました。

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 /ˈpɔːrtɛnt/

portent

前兆

Meaning

A sign or warning that something, especially something momentous or calamitous, is likely to happen.

Example

The sudden drop in stock prices was seen as a portent of economic trouble.

株価の急落は、経済的な問題の前兆として見なされました。

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 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。

C1 adjective /ˌfɪz.i.əˈlɒdʒ.ɪ.kəl/

physiological

身体の機能と活動に関連する

Meaning

Relating to bodily functions and activities.

Example

Exercise improves physiological functions of the body.

運動は身体の生理的機能を改善します。

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。

C1 adjective /ˈpʊʃi/

pushy

押し付けがましい

Meaning

excessively assertive or aggressive, often annoyingly so

Example

The salesperson was too pushy, which drove customers away.

その販売員はあまりにも押し付けがましく、顧客を遠ざけました。

C2 adjective /pɒnˈtɪfɪkəl/

pontifical

教皇または司教に関連する; 傲慢または高慢な

Meaning

relating to a pope or bishop; pompous or self-important

Example

His pontifical manner annoyed the other members of the committee.

彼の高慢な態度は委員会の他のメンバーを困らせた。

B2 noun /ˈpleɪˌɔːf/

playoff

チャンピオン決定戦

Meaning

a series of games played to determine a champion among top teams

Example

The team qualified for the playoffs after a strong season.

チームは強いシーズン後にプレーオフに進出しました。

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。

C1 adjective /prəˈdɪdʒəs/

prodigious

驚異的

Meaning

remarkably or impressively great in extent, size, or degree

Example

The team made a prodigious effort to complete the project on time.

チームはプロジェクトを時間通りに完了するために驚異的な努力をしました。

B1 noun /ˈplæt.fɔːm/

platform

プラットフォーム

Meaning

A raised level surface on which people or things can stand.

Example

The platform was used to discuss collaboration.

そのプラットフォームは協力について議論するために使用されました。

C2 adjective /pəˈlɛmɪkəl/

polemical

論争的

Meaning

relating to or involving strongly critical or controversial writing or speech

Example

She wrote a polemical article challenging traditional beliefs.

彼女は伝統的な信念に挑戦する論争的な記事を書いた。

B1 noun, verb /ˈfəʊtəʊˌkɒpi/

photocopy

コピー

Meaning

a copy of a document made using a photocopying machine; to make such a copy

Example

Please photocopy these documents before the meeting.

会議の前にこれらの書類をコピーしてください。

C2 adjective /ˌpɪkəˈjuːn/

picayune

ささいな, 些細な

Meaning

of little value or importance; trivial

Example

He complained about the picayune details of the contract.

彼は契約の些細な詳細について不平を言っていました。

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。

C1 noun /plʊəˈrælɪti/

plurality

多数派または過半数

Meaning

the state of being multiple; the greater part or majority

Example

In the election, she won by a plurality of votes.

選挙では、彼女は票の多数で勝利しました。

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 /ˈprɛfəs/

preface

序文

Meaning

an introduction to a book, speech, or other written work

Example

The author explained his motivation in the preface.

著者は序文で自分の動機を説明しました。

B2 noun /ˈpɑː.tɪ.klz/

particles

粒子

Meaning

Minute portions of matter.

Example

PM2.5 particles harm respiratory health.

PM2.5粒子は呼吸器系の健康に害を与えます。

C2 verb /ˈpælpɪˌteɪt/

palpitate

速く脈打つ

Meaning

to beat rapidly and strongly, often because of fear, excitement, or illness

Example

Her heart began to palpitate with fear.

彼女は恐怖で心臓がパルピテイトし始めた。

C1 adjective /ˈpæs.ə.bəl/

passable

受け入れ可能

Meaning

good enough to be accepted, though not excellent

Example

The road is barely passable after the storm.

嵐の後、道はかろうじて通行可能です。

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。

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。

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。

A1 noun /ˈpɑːti/

party

パーティー

Meaning

a social gathering of people, typically for entertainment

Example

We had a great time at the birthday party.

私たちは誕生日パーティーで素晴らしい時間を過ごしました。

C1 noun /ˌpɜːrsɪˈkjuːʃn/

persecution

迫害

Meaning

the act of treating someone cruelly or unfairly because of their religion, race, or beliefs

Example

The persecution of minorities has been condemned worldwide.

少数派への迫害は世界中で非難されています。

C1 adjective /prɪm/

prim

過度に正式または適切

Meaning

stiffly formal and proper in appearance or behavior

Example

She looked prim in her neatly pressed dress.

彼女はきちんとアイロンがかけられたドレスを着てプリムに見えた。

C1 noun, verb /pliːt/

pleat

プリーツ

Meaning

a fold in fabric made by doubling the material back upon itself

Example

She added a pleat to the skirt for extra volume.

彼女はスカートにボリュームを加えるためにプリーツを入れました。

C1 noun /prəˈdʒɛktaɪl/

projectile

発射体

Meaning

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

Example

The soldier dodged the incoming projectile.

兵士は飛んでくる発射体を避けました。

B1 noun /ˈpiː.nʌt/

Peanut

ピーナッツ

Meaning

an edible seed that grows underground and is commonly eaten as a snack or used in cooking

Example

Roasted peanuts are a popular snack in many countries.

ローストピーナッツは多くの国で人気のあるスナックです。

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 verb /plʌndʒ/

plunge

素早く飛び込む; 急激に落ちる

Meaning

to jump or dive quickly; to fall sharply

Example

She plunged into the swimming pool.

彼女はプールに飛び込んだ。

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。

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。

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。

B1 adjective /ˈpɜːrmənənt/

Permanent

永久; 変わらない

Meaning

lasting; unchanging; enduring

Example

The tattoo is a permanent mark on his skin.

そのタトゥーは彼の皮膚に永久的な印です。