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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 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。
B2 noun /plʌɡ/

plug

プラグ
Meaning
a device used to connect or block an opening
Example
She inserted the plug into the socket.
彼女はソケットにプラグを差し込みました。
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。
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 /ˌpɛnɪˈtreɪʃən/

penetration

浸透
Meaning
The act of piercing or entering into something.
Example
The company's market penetration grew rapidly.
その企業の市場浸透は急速に成長した。
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。
B2 adjective /prɪˈpærəˌtɔːri/

Preparatory

準備的な; 入門的な; 準備のための
Meaning
preliminary; introductory; intended as preparation
Example
She attended preparatory classes before the final exam.
彼女は最終試験の前に準備クラスに参加しました。
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 /ˌpʌɪ.əˈnɪr/

Pioneer

新しい領域を探索または定住する最初の人；新しいアイデアや方法を開発する人
Meaning
a person who is among the first to explore or settle a new area; someone who develops new ideas or methods
Example
She was a pioneer in the field of computer science.
彼女はコンピュータサイエンスの分野で先駆者でした。
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 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 adjective /poʊˈɛt.ɪk/

poetic

詩的な
Meaning
having qualities of poetry; expressive, beautiful, or imaginative
Example
Her speech had a poetic rhythm that captivated the audience.
彼女のスピーチには、観客を魅了する詩的なリズムがあった。
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 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 /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 /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 /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 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 /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 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, 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 /ˈpjʊə.rɪ.ti/

Purity

純粋さ; 清潔さ; 汚染からの自由
Meaning
the state of being pure; cleanness or freedom from contamination
Example
The purity of the mountain water was remarkable.
山の水の純粋さは注目に値しました。
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 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 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 /ˈpæn.ɪk/

Panic

パニック
Meaning
sudden uncontrollable fear or anxiety; a state of widespread fear and anxiety
Example
The fire alarm caused panic among the students.
火災警報が学生たちの間にパニックを引き起こしました。
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 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 /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.
B2 verb /prɪˈsiːdɪd/

preceded

先行した
Meaning
came before something in time, order, or position
Example
Dark clouds preceded the heavy rainfall.
暗い雲が大雨に先立って現れた。
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。
B2 adjective ˌpriːhɪˈstɒrɪk

prehistoric

先史時代の, 書かれた記録の前の時間
Meaning
Belonging to the time before written records.
Example
The prehistoric era was marked by the rise of early humans.
先史時代は初期の人類の台頭によって特徴付けられました。
B2 adverb /pɪˈkju:.li.ə.li/

Peculiarly

奇妙に; 異常に
Meaning
in a strange or unusual way; in a manner that is distinctive or characteristic
Example
She dressed peculiarly for the formal dinner, wearing bright colors and unusual patterns.
彼女はフォーマルディナーのために、明るい色と珍しい柄の服を着て、特異な方法でドレスアップしました。
B2 noun /fəˈnɒmɪnən/

phenomenon

現象
Meaning
an observable event, fact, or occurrence, often unusual or remarkable
Example
The Northern Lights are a natural phenomenon.
オーロラは自然現象です。
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 /ˈprɑsɪˌkjuːtər/

prosecutor

検察官
Meaning
a lawyer who represents the government in criminal cases
Example
The prosecutor argued that the defendant was guilty of the crime.
検察官は被告が犯罪を犯したと主張した。
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 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 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 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 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。
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 /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 ˈpeɪtriəˌtɪzəm

patriotism

愛国心
Meaning
The quality of being patriotic; devotion to and vigorous support for one's country.
Example
Victory Day reflects the patriotism of the entire nation.
勝利の日は国全体の愛国心を反映しています。
B2 verb /piːp/

peep

覗く
Meaning
to look quickly or secretly; to make a short high sound
Example
The child tried to peep through the keyhole.
子供は鍵穴から覗こうとした。
B2 adjective /ˈpoʊ.lər/

polar

極地の、極に関連する
Meaning
relating to the North or South Pole; opposite in nature or character
Example
Penguins live in polar regions of the Earth.
ペンギンは地球の極地に住んでいます。
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。
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 /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 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。
B2 noun /ˈpɜː.tʃəs.ɪŋ ˈpaʊ.ɚ/

purchasing power

購買力
Meaning
The amount of goods and services that can be purchased with a unit of currency.
Example
Due to inflation, people's purchasing power has decreased.
インフレのため、人々の購買力は低下しました。
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 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 /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 verb /prɪˈsiːd/

precede

先行する
Meaning
to come before something in time, order, or position
Example
A brief introduction precedes each chapter.
簡単な紹介は各章の前に来る。
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。
B2 noun /ˈpriːmiəm/

premium

プレミアム
Meaning
an amount of money paid regularly for an insurance policy; something of superior quality or value
Example
You need to pay your insurance premium every year.
あなたは毎年保険料を支払う必要があります。
B2 noun /prɔːn/

Prawn

エビ
Meaning
a large marine crustacean similar to shrimp but typically bigger
Example
The chef prepared delicious prawn curry with coconut milk.
シェフはココナッツミルクでおいしいエビカレーを作りました。
B2 noun /ˈpæm.flət/

pamphlet

パンフレット
Meaning
a small booklet or brochure containing information or arguments about a subject
Example
The health department distributed a pamphlet about nutrition.
健康部門は栄養に関するパンフレットを配布しました。
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 /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 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 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 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。
B2 noun /ˈpɜr.mə.nəns/

Permanence

永続性
Meaning
the state or quality of lasting or remaining unchanged indefinitely; enduring nature
Example
The permanence of the stone monument impressed all visitors.
石の記念碑の永久性はすべての訪問者に印象を与えました。
B2 noun /ˈpɑːtnəʃɪp/

partnership

パートナーシップ
Meaning
the state of being a partner or a group of partners
Example
Our partnership has helped both companies grow.
私たちのパートナーシップは、両社の成長に役立ちました。
B2 noun /feɪz/

Phase

段階; 変化や発展の過程での特定の期間または段階
Meaning
a distinct period or stage in a process of change or development
Example
The project is now in its final phase.
プロジェクトは現在最終段階にあります。
B2 noun /pætʃ/

Patch

パッチ
Meaning
a small piece of material used to mend a hole; a small area of something different
Example
She sewed a patch over the hole in her jeans.
彼女はジーンズの穴にパッチを縫い付けました。
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 adjective /pɪˈkjuː.li.ər/

Peculiar

奇妙な; 異常な; 珍しい
Meaning
strange or odd; unusual; belonging exclusively to
Example
She has a peculiar way of speaking.
彼女は奇妙な話し方をしています。
B2 adjective /ˈpæʃənət/

passionate

情熱的な
Meaning
showing or caused by strong feelings or a strong belief
Example
He is passionate about environmental conservation.
彼は環境保護に情熱を注いでいます。
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。
B2 noun/verb /pɜːrk/

perk

特典
Meaning
A benefit or advantage associated with a job; or to become more lively or cheerful.
Example
One of the perks of working here is free lunch every Friday.
ここで働くことの特典の一つは、毎週金曜日に無料ランチが提供されることです。
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 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 /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 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 /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 /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 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 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。
B2 noun, verb /pɪə(r)/

peer

同等の人
Meaning
noun: a person of the same rank or status; verb: to look closely or with difficulty
Example
He tried to peer through the fog to see his peers on the other side.
彼は霧を通して自分の仲間を見ようとしました。
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。
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 /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 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 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 noun /prəˈmoʊ.tər/

promoter

プロモーター
Meaning
A person or organization that helps to organize or finance an event, business, or product launch.
Example
The promoter organized a concert for the new band.
プロモーターは新しいバンドのためにコンサートを組織しました。
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 noun /ˈplæn.tɪn/

Plantain

プランテンバナナ
Meaning
a large green banana-like fruit that is usually cooked before eating
Example
Plantain can be fried, boiled, or baked and is a staple food in many tropical countries.
プランテンバナナは揚げたり、茹でたり、焼いたりでき、多くの熱帯地域では主食です。
B2 verb /prəˈhɪbɪt/

prohibit

禁止する
Meaning
to forbid something by law, rule, or other authority
Example
The law prohibits smoking in public places.
法律は公共の場所での喫煙を禁止しています。
B2 adjective /ˌsaɪkiˈætrɪk/

psychiatric

Meaning
relating to mental illness or its treatment
Example
The psychiatric hospital provides care for those with severe conditions.
B2 adjective /pəˈzes.ɪv/

Possessive

幸せ
Meaning
showing a desire to own or control something; unwilling to share; jealously protective
Example
He is very possessive about his car.
彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、幸せを隠せませんでした。
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 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 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 adjective /pəˈluː.tɪd/

polluted

汚染された
Meaning
Contaminated with harmful or poisonous substances.
Example
Polluted air causes severe health problems.
汚染された空気は深刻な健康問題を引き起こします。
B2 adjective /ˈprɒfɪtəbl/

profitable

利益を生む
Meaning
yielding profit or financial gain
Example
The company has become highly profitable after the new strategy was implemented.
新しい戦略が実行された後、会社は非常に利益を上げました。
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 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/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 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 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 /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 /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 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 /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 noun ˌfoʊ.t̬oʊˈsɪn.θə.sɪs

photosynthesis

光合成
Meaning
The process by which green plants use sunlight to synthesize foods from carbon dioxide and water.
Example
Plants depend on photosynthesis for survival.
植物は生存のために光合成に依存している。
B2 verb /pərˈsuː/

pursue

追求する
Meaning
to follow or chase with the intent to catch or achieve something
Example
She decided to pursue her dreams of becoming a doctor.
彼女は医者になるという夢を追い求めることに決めました。
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, 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 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 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 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 verb /ˈpɛrɪʃ/

perish

死ぬ
Meaning
To die, especially in a sudden or violent way.
Example
Many soldiers perished in the war.
多くの兵士は戦争で死んだ。
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。
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 verb /prɪˈveɪl/

prevail

勝つ
Meaning
To prove more powerful or superior; to be widespread or common.
Example
Justice will always prevail over injustice.
正義は常に不正に勝る。
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, 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。