A2 noun /ˈpjuːpəl/

pupil

生徒; 瞳

Meaning

a student, especially a young one; the central opening of the eye that lets in light

Example

The pupil listened carefully to the teacher during class.

生徒は授業で先生の話を注意深く聞いた。

B1 noun /piːtʃ/

Peach

ピーチ

Meaning

a soft round fruit with fuzzy skin, sweet flesh, and a large pit in the center

Example

The peach was perfectly ripe and juicy when I bit into it.

そのピーチは完璧に熟し、ジューシーで、かじるととても美味しかった。

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。

C1 adjective /pərˈtɜːrbd/

perturbed

動揺した

Meaning

feeling anxious, unsettled, or disturbed

Example

He looked perturbed after hearing the bad news.

悪いニュースを聞いた後、彼は動揺しているように見えました。

C2 noun /ˈfeɪlæŋks/

phalanx

ファランクス

Meaning

A group of people or things arranged in a compact, close formation; also an ancient Greek military formation.

Example

A phalanx of reporters waited outside the courthouse.

報道陣のファランクスが裁判所の外で待っていた。

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 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。

A2 noun /pɒt/

Pot

鍋

Meaning

a deep round container used for cooking food

Example

She put the vegetables in a large pot to make soup.

彼女はスープを作るために大きな鍋に野菜を入れました。

C2 noun /fɪˈlæt.əl.ɪst/

philatelist

切手収集家

Meaning

a person who collects or studies postage stamps

Example

The philatelist spent years building a rare stamp collection.

そのフィラテリストは、希少な切手コレクションを作るために何年も費やしました。

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。

C1 noun /ˈpoʊʃən/

potion

薬の飲み物

Meaning

a liquid with healing, magical, or poisonous properties

Example

The witch gave the hero a healing potion.

魔女はヒーローに治療用のポーションを渡しました。

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 /pəˈpaɪə/

Papaya

パパイヤ

Meaning

a large orange tropical fruit with sweet orange flesh and black seeds

Example

Papaya is rich in vitamins and very good for health.

パパイヤはビタミンが豊富で、健康に非常に良いです。

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 /ˈpoʊ.di.əm/

Podium

ポディウム

Meaning

a small platform on which a person may stand to be seen by an audience

Example

The winner stood on the podium to receive the gold medal.

優勝者は金メダルを受け取るためにポディウムに立ちました。

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。

C2 noun /ˈprɒm.ən.tɔːr.i/

promontory

岬

Meaning

A high point of land or rock projecting into a body of water.

Example

The lighthouse stood on a promontory overlooking the sea.

灯台は海を見渡す岬の上に立っていた。

B2 noun /pæd/

pad

パッド

Meaning

a small cushion or block of soft material; also a set of sheets of paper fastened together

Example

He wrote her phone number on a yellow pad.

彼は黄色いパッドに彼女の電話番号を書いた。

B2 adjective /ˈpɒlɪʃt/

polished

洗練された、精巧で優雅

Meaning

refined, sophisticated, and elegant in appearance or behavior

Example

She gave a polished performance at the recital.

彼女はリサイタルで洗練されたパフォーマンスを披露しました。

C2 noun /ˌpɜːrspɪˈkjuːəti/

perspicuity

明瞭さ

Meaning

Clarity and ease in speech or writing; the quality of being clearly expressed.

Example

The perspicuity of his lecture made it easy for students to understand complex topics.

彼の講義の明瞭さは、学生が複雑なトピックを理解するのを容易にしました。

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。

C2 verb /pɜːrl/

purl

ささやくような音で流れる

Meaning

To knit with a purl stitch; to flow with a murmuring sound (as a stream).

Example

The brook purled softly through the meadow.

小川は草地を静かに流れた。

C2 noun /ˈpɛntæd/

pentad

五つ組

Meaning

A group or set of five things.

Example

The committee was divided into a pentad of working groups.

委員会は五つの作業グループに分けられました。

B2 noun /ˈpæʃ.ən/

Passion

情熱

Meaning

strong enthusiasm or excitement for something; intense emotion or feeling

Example

Her passion for music led her to become a professional singer.

音楽への情熱が彼女をプロの歌手に導いた。

C1 verb /ˈpɒstʃʊleɪt/

postulate

仮定する

Meaning

to suggest or assume that something is true as the basis for reasoning or discussion

Example

Scientists postulate that life exists on other planets.

科学者たちは他の惑星に生命が存在すると仮定しています。

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。

A2 noun /ˈpiːˈsi/

pc

パーソナルコンピュータ

Meaning

abbreviation for 'personal computer', a machine for performing digital operations

Example

I just bought a new PC for work.

私は仕事のために新しいパーソナルコンピュータを買いました。

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。

C2 noun /ˈprɪvɪti/

privity

プライバシー関係、契約関係

Meaning

A close, private, or special relationship; in law, the direct connection between parties to a contract.

Example

There was no privity of contract between the supplier and the customer.

供給者と顧客の間には契約関係がなかった。

C1 noun /poʊˈɛt.ɪks/

poetics

詩学、詩の理論

Meaning

the study or theory of poetry and its principles

Example

He wrote a book on poetics explaining the art of verse.

彼は詩の技法を説明するポエティクスに関する本を書きました。

C2 noun /ˈpær.ɪ.saɪd/

parricide

親殺し

Meaning

The act of killing one's father, mother, or other close relative.

Example

The court tried him for parricide after the tragic incident.

悲劇的な事件の後、裁判所は彼を親殺しの罪で裁いた。

B1 noun /ˈprɛɡnənsi/

pregnancy

妊娠

Meaning

the condition of being pregnant; the period during which a woman carries a developing fetus

Example

Her pregnancy was carefully monitored by her doctor.

彼女の妊娠は慎重に医師によって監視されていました。

C1 adjective /ˈpjuː.ni/

puny

弱い

Meaning

Small, weak, or insignificant.

Example

He felt puny compared to his stronger classmates.

彼は自分の強いクラスメートと比較して、自分が弱いと感じていました。

A2 verb /ˈprɒmɪs/

promise

約束する

Meaning

to assure someone that one will definitely do something; to give one's word

Example

I promise to help you with your homework.

私はあなたの宿題を手伝うと約束します。

C1 adjective /ˌpæn.əˈmer.ɪ.kən/

Pan-American

パンアメリカン

Meaning

relating to all the countries of North, Central, and South America

Example

The Pan-American Games bring together athletes from across the continent.

パンアメリカンゲームは大陸全体のアスリートを集めます。

C2 adjective /pɪˈskætɔːrɪəl/

piscatorial

釣りに関する

Meaning

relating to fishing or fishermen

Example

He has a deep knowledge of piscatorial techniques and fish species.

彼は釣りの技術と魚種について深い知識を持っています。

C1 noun ˈpraʊ.es

prowess

腕前

Meaning

Skill or expertise in a particular activity or field.

Example

Prowess in sports enhances team strength.

スポーツでの腕前はチームの力を高めます。

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。

C1 verb /ˌpriːˈmɛdɪteɪt/

premeditate

事前に考える

Meaning

to think about and plan something (especially a crime) beforehand

Example

The suspect was accused of premeditating the crime.

容疑者は犯罪を事前に計画したとして非難されました。

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。

C1 noun /pʌnˈdʒɑː.bi/

Punjabi

パンジャビ

Meaning

a traditional long shirt worn in South Asia, typically loose-fitting

Example

He wore a white punjabi for the festival celebration.

彼は祭りのために白いパンジャビを着ていました。

C1 adjective /pəˈdæntɪk/

pedantic

細かい詳細や規則に過度にこだわる

Meaning

Excessively concerned with minor details or rules; overly academic or bookish.

Example

Her pedantic explanations made the lecture dull.

彼女のペダンティックな説明は講義を退屈にした。

C1 adjective /ˈpɛnɪtənt/

penitent

悔い改めた

Meaning

Feeling or showing sorrow and regret for having done wrong.

Example

She was penitent after shouting at her friend.

彼女は友達に叫んだ後、悔い改めていた。

C1 noun,verb /pleɪt/

plait

編み込み

Meaning

a braid of hair or straw; to braid

Example

She decided to plait her hair before the party.

彼女はパーティーの前に髪を編むことに決めました。

C1 noun /ˈpæntəmaɪm/

pantomime

パントマイム

Meaning

A type of theatrical performance using gestures and movements without spoken words; in Britain, a musical comedy play for families performed at Christmas.

Example

The children enjoyed the Christmas pantomime at the local theater.

子供たちは地元の劇場でクリスマスのパントマイムを楽しんだ。

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。

C1 noun /ˈpɒpjʊlɪst/

populist

ポピュリストのリーダー

Meaning

A politician or person who seeks to appeal to ordinary people who feel their concerns are ignored by elites.

Example

The populist leader promised to put the needs of common citizens first.

ポピュリストのリーダーは、一般市民のニーズを最優先すると約束しました。

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 /prəˈfjuːʒən/

profusion

豊富

Meaning

an abundance or large quantity of something

Example

Spring brought a profusion of wildflowers to the valley.

春は谷に野生の花の豊富さをもたらした。

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。

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。

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。

B2 noun /ˈpen.ʃən/

Pension

年金

Meaning

a regular payment made to someone who is no longer working because of age or disability

Example

After retirement, he receives a monthly pension from the company.

退職後、彼は会社から毎月年金を受け取ります。

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。

C2 adjective /prəˈhɪbɪtɔːri/

prohibitory

禁止的な

Meaning

Serving or tending to prohibit or forbid.

Example

The prohibitory laws were strictly enforced in the region.

禁止的な法律は地域で厳しく適用された。

A2 noun /paɪ/

Pie

パイ

Meaning

a baked dish of fruit, meat, or vegetables, typically with a top and base of pastry

Example

My grandmother makes the best apple pie in town.

私の祖母は町で一番おいしいアップルパイを作ります。

B2 adjective /ˈpɔɪ.zən.əs/

Poisonous

有毒; 毒性; 致命的

Meaning

containing poison; toxic; deadly

Example

The snake is highly poisonous and dangerous.

そのヘビは非常に有毒で危険です。

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。

C2 noun /pɪθ/

pith

本質、要点

Meaning

the essential or central part of something

Example

The pith of his argument was that honesty matters most.

彼の議論の本質は、誠実さが最も重要だということでした。

C1 noun /ˈpɔːsɪti/

paucity

不足 / 欠乏

Meaning

the presence of something in only small or insufficient quantities

Example

The project was delayed due to a paucity of funds.

プロジェクトは資金不足のため遅れました。

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 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。

C2 noun /ˌpraɪmoʊˈdʒɛnɪtʃər/

primogeniture

長子継承権

Meaning

The right of the firstborn child to inherit the family estate or title.

Example

Under primogeniture, the eldest son inherited the entire estate.

長子継承権の下、長男は家族全体の財産を相続しました。

C2 noun /priˈɛmpʃən/

preemption

優先権

Meaning

The act of taking action before someone else; the right to purchase or act before others.

Example

The company exercised preemption to acquire the land before competitors.

会社は競争相手より先に土地を取得するために優先権を行使しました。

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。

C2 adverb /ˌpɛlˈmɛl/

pell-mell

無秩序に

Meaning

In a confused, rushed, or disorderly manner.

Example

The children ran pell-mell through the playground.

子供たちは遊び場を無秩序に走り回った。

B1 noun /pɜːrl/

Pearl

真珠

Meaning

a hard, lustrous object produced within the soft tissue of a shelled mollusk; used in jewelry

Example

She wore a beautiful pearl necklace to the wedding.

彼女は結婚式で美しい真珠のネックレスをしていました。

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 /ˈprɛsɪŋ/

pressing

緊急

Meaning

Requiring immediate attention or urgent action.

Example

The manager had to deal with several pressing issues at once.

マネージャーは同時にいくつかの緊急の問題に対処しなければならなかった。

C1 verb /ˈpɜːrpɔːrt/

purport

主張する

Meaning

to claim or profess something, often falsely

Example

The document purports to be an official government report.

その文書は公式な政府報告書であると主張しています。

C2 noun /ˈpætrɪsaɪd/

patricide

父殺し

Meaning

The act of killing one's own father.

Example

The ancient myth describes a son committing patricide to take the throne.

古代の神話は、王位を取るために父殺しをした息子を描いています。

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。

B1 noun /ˈpɔːrʃən/

portion

部分

Meaning

A part or share of something.

Example

She ate only a small portion of the meal.

彼女は食事のほんの一部を食べました。

C1 adjective /pərˈsɛptɪv/

perceptive

幸せ

Meaning

Having or showing keen insight, understanding, or awareness.

Example

She is very perceptive and quickly notices when something is wrong.

彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、自分の幸せを隠せなかった。

B1 noun /prəˈfeʃ.ən/

Profession

職業

Meaning

a type of job that requires special education, training, or skill

Example

Teaching is a noble profession that shapes future generations.

教育は未来の世代を形作る高貴な職業です。

B2 noun ˈpærəˌlɛlz

parallels

類似点

Meaning

Similarities or comparisons between two different things or situations

Example

There are parallels between Japan's aging issues and Bangladesh's situation.

日本の高齢化問題とバングラデシュの状況にはパラレルが存在します。

C1 noun /saɪˈkoʊsɪs/

psychosis

精神病

Meaning

A severe mental disorder in which thought and emotions are impaired, leading to a loss of contact with reality.

Example

The patient was diagnosed with psychosis after experiencing hallucinations.

患者は幻覚を経験した後、精神病と診断されました。

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。

C1 adjective পারসিভেবল

perceivable

知覚可能

Meaning

Able to be seen, noticed, or detected.

Example

The changes in winter weather are perceivable in rural areas.

冬の天気の変化は農村地域で知覚可能です。

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 noun/verb /pɔːr/

pore

毛穴 / 注意深く研究する

Meaning

As a noun: a tiny opening in the skin or surface. As a verb: to study something carefully.

Example

She pored over the documents for hours before making a decision.

彼女は決定を下す前に何時間も書類をじっくりと読みました。

B1 verb /ˈpɜːrtʃəs/

purchase

購入

Meaning

to buy something; to acquire by paying money

Example

I need to purchase groceries for the week.

今週のために食料品を購入する必要があります。

A2 noun /ˈprɛzɪdənt/

president

大統領

Meaning

the elected head of a republican state

Example

The president addressed the nation last night.

大統領は昨晩、国民に向けて演説を行いました。

C1 noun /ˈpɪn.sərz/

Pincers

ピンセット

Meaning

a tool made of two curved or hinged pieces of metal used for gripping and pulling things

Example

The chef used pincers to remove the hot pot from the stove.

シェフはピンセットを使って、ストーブから熱い鍋を取り出しました。

C2 adjective /pəˈrɛmptəri/

peremptory

強制的な

Meaning

Insisting on immediate attention or obedience, especially in a commanding way.

Example

The officer gave a peremptory order to evacuate the building.

その警官は建物を避難させるために強制的な命令を出した。

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。

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。

C1 adjective /pɑːrtʃt/

parched

極度に喉が渇いた

Meaning

extremely dry, especially because of heat or thirst

Example

After walking in the desert, he was parched with thirst.

砂漠を歩いた後、彼は極度に喉が渇いていた。

C2 noun /ˈpɑːrvənuː/

parvenu

新興富裕層

Meaning

A person who has recently gained wealth or influence but is not yet accepted socially.

Example

He was seen as a parvenu who lacked refinement despite his riches.

彼は、金持ちでありながら洗練されていないパルヴェヌとして見られていました。

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 /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。

A2 noun ˈprəʊɡres

progress

進歩

Meaning

Forward or onward movement towards a destination or a more advanced state.

Example

Progress in recycling technologies can tackle pollution.

リサイクル技術の進展は、汚染に立ち向かうことができます。

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。

B1 noun /ˈproʊɡræmɪŋ/

programing

プログラミング

Meaning

the process of writing computer code to create software or applications

Example

He spends most of his time learning computer programming.

彼はコンピュータープログラミングを学ぶのにほとんどの時間を費やしています。

C2 noun /ˈproʊbɪti/

probity

誠実

Meaning

The quality of having strong moral principles; honesty and decency.

Example

The judge was admired for his integrity and probity.

その裁判官は、誠実さと正直さで賞賛されました。

B2 noun /prəˈtɛstər/

protester

抗議者

Meaning

a person who takes part in a protest or demonstration

Example

The protester spoke passionately about the cause.

抗議者はその原因について情熱的に話しました。

B1 noun /ˈfɪzɪks/

physics

物理学

Meaning

the natural science that studies matter, energy, and the interactions between them

Example

She decided to major in physics at the university.

彼女は大学で物理学を専攻することに決めました。

C2 adjective /njuːˈmætɪk/

pneumatic

空気圧の

Meaning

operated by air or gas under pressure

Example

The factory uses pneumatic tools for assembly.

工場は組み立てのために空気圧工具を使用しています。

A1 noun ˈfoʊtoʊz

Photos

写真

Meaning

Photographs; pictures taken with a camera.

Example

Adding photos to a family tree makes it more personal.

家系図に写真を追加すると、より個人的になります。

B1 adjective pəˈlɪtɪkəl

political

政治的な

Meaning

Relating to the government or public affairs of a country; relating to politics or political parties.

Example

The political agenda included autonomy.

政治的な議題には自治が含まれていた。

C1 noun /pəˈsweɪsɪvnes/

persuasiveness

説得力

Meaning

The quality of being good at persuading someone to do or believe something.

Example

Her persuasiveness convinced the team to follow her suggestions.

彼女の説得力は、チームに彼女の提案に従わせました。

B2 noun /ˈpaɪ.θən/

Python

ニシキヘビ

Meaning

a large non-venomous snake that kills prey by constriction

Example

The python wrapped around its prey tightly.

ニシキヘビは獲物をきつく巻きつけました。

C1 verb /pərˈplɛks/

perplex

困惑させる / 混乱させる

Meaning

To confuse or puzzle someone.

Example

The complex instructions perplexed the students.

複雑な指示が学生を困惑させた。

C1 adjective /ˌprɛfəˈrɛnʃəl/

preferential

優遇

Meaning

showing or giving advantage to one over others

Example

Members receive preferential treatment at the club.

メンバーはクラブで優遇されます。

A2 noun /ˈpɑːswɜːd/

password

パスワード

Meaning

a secret word or phrase used to gain access to something

Example

Make sure your password is strong and unique.

あなたのパスワードが強力でユニークであることを確認してください。

C1 adjective /ˈpɪt.i.ləs/

pitiless

無慈悲

Meaning

showing no pity or compassion; cruel

Example

The pitiless ruler ignored the suffering of his people.

無慈悲な支配者は自分の民の苦しみを無視した。

C2 noun /ˈpɒmfrɪt/

Pomfret

マナガツオ

Meaning

A deep-bodied marine fish with silvery scales, popular in Asian cuisine

Example

The restaurant serves delicious pomfret curry with rice.

レストランはご飯と一緒に美味しいマナガツオカレーを提供します。

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。

C1 noun prəˈtɛk.ʃə.nɪ.zəm

protectionism

保護主義

Meaning

The theory or practice of shielding a country's domestic industries from foreign competition by taxing imports.

Example

The government's protectionism helped local businesses grow.

政府のプロテクショニズムは、地元企業の成長を助けました。

A1 noun /pɑːrt/

part

部分

Meaning

a piece or segment of something

Example

She gave me a part of her chocolate.

彼女は私にチョコレートの一部をくれました。

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/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。

C2 noun /ˈpælɪˌnoʊd/

palinode

後悔の詩

Meaning

a poem or statement in which the writer retracts something said in an earlier work

Example

The poet wrote a palinode to apologize for his earlier harsh words.

詩人は以前の厳しい言葉を謝罪するために後悔の詩を書きました。

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 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。

ファイトニュートリエント

Meaning

Bioactive compounds found in plants that have health benefits beyond basic nutrition.

Example

Green tea contains powerful phytonutrients.

緑茶には強力なファイトニュートリエントが含まれています。