C2 adjective /pjuːˈtrɛsənt/

putrescent

腐敗した

Meaning

undergoing the process of decay; rotting

Example

The putrescent odor made everyone leave the room.

腐敗した臭いでみんな部屋を出て行った。

C1 noun /ˈpɛdɪɡriː/

pedigree

家系

Meaning

the recorded ancestry or lineage of a person, family, or animal; the history or origin of something

Example

The dog has a pedigree that traces back several generations.

その犬は何世代にもわたる家系を持っています。

B1 noun /ˈpʊl.oʊ.vər/

Pullover

セーター

Meaning

a knitted garment worn on the upper body, typically pulled on over the head

Example

She wore a warm pullover during the cold winter evening.

彼女は寒い冬の夕方に温かいセーターを着ていた。

C2 noun /pɜːrtʃt raɪs/

Perched rice

膨らんだご飯

Meaning

puffed rice; rice that has been heated and puffed into light, crispy grains

Example

I enjoy eating puffed rice as a healthy snack.

私は健康的なおやつとして膨らんだご飯を食べるのが好きです。

C2 noun /ˈfɪl.ə.dʒɪ.nɪst/

philogynist

女性を愛する人

Meaning

a person who loves or admires women

Example

As a known philogynist, he advocated for women's education.

有名なフィロジニストとして、彼は女性の教育を支持しました。

B2 noun /fɪˈzɪʃən/

physician

医師

Meaning

a person qualified to practice medicine; a doctor

Example

The physician prescribed some medicine to treat the condition.

医師はその状態を治療するために薬を処方しました。

C1 verb /pərˈsɑːnɪfaɪ/

personify

幸福

Meaning

To represent or embody a quality, idea, or concept in human form.

Example

She personifies kindness and generosity.

彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、幸せを隠せなかった。

A2 noun /ˈpaɪnˌæpəl/

pineapple

パイナップル

Meaning

a tropical fruit with a rough spiky skin, sweet yellow flesh, and a leafy crown

Example

She added fresh pineapple to the fruit salad.

彼女はフルーツサラダに新鮮なパイナップルを加えた。

B1 verb /prəˈpoʊz/

propose

提案する

Meaning

to suggest an idea or plan for consideration; to ask someone to marry you

Example

I propose we take a short break.

私は短い休憩を取ることを提案します。

B1 noun /ˌprɛpəˈreɪʃən/

preparation

準備

Meaning

The act of getting ready or making arrangements for something.

Example

The team made careful preparation for the presentation.

チームはプレゼンテーションのために慎重に準備をしました。

C1 noun /ˈper.ɪ.wɪŋ.kəl/

Periwinkle

ペリウィンクル

Meaning

a small trailing plant with violet-blue or white flowers

Example

Purple periwinkles covered the garden ground beautifully.

紫色のペリウィンクルが美しく庭の地面を覆っていました。

C1 noun /ˈpəʊstˌskrɪpt/

postscript

追伸

Meaning

an additional remark at the end of a letter or text, after the signature

Example

She added a brief postscript to thank him again.

彼女は再度彼に感謝するために簡単な追伸を加えました。

B1 noun /ˈprɒp.ə.ti/

Property

不動産／財産／性質

Meaning

a building or land; something owned; a characteristic or quality

Example

They bought a beautiful property in the countryside.

彼らは田舎にある美しい物件を買いました。

B1 noun ˈpeɪʃəns

patience

忍耐

Meaning

The capacity to accept or tolerate delay, problems, or suffering without becoming annoyed or anxious

Example

Patience is essential when chasing big goals.

大きな目標を追いかけるときには忍耐が必要です。

A2 preposition/conjunction/noun/adjective /plʌs/

plus

プラス/利点

Meaning

in addition to; a positive aspect or advantage

Example

She received an A plus on her exam.

彼女は試験でAプラスを取った。

C1 verb /ˈpætər/

patter

繰り返される軽いタップ音を立てる / 機械的に素早く話す

Meaning

to make a repeated light tapping sound; to talk quickly in a rehearsed or mechanical way

Example

Rain pattered softly on the window.

雨は窓に静かにパタパタと音を立てていた。

C2 noun /prəˈpɪŋkwɪti/

propinquity

近接

Meaning

the state of being close to someone or something; proximity

Example

The propinquity of their houses made them close friends.

彼らの家の近接は、彼らを親しい友人にした。

C1 noun /ˈpɑːrtʃmənt/

parchment

羊皮紙

Meaning

a thin material made from animal skin, used in the past for writing

Example

The ancient manuscript was written on parchment.

古代の写本は羊皮紙に書かれていました。

C2 adjective /pərˈspɪkjuəs/

perspicuous

明確

Meaning

Clearly expressed and easily understood; lucid.

Example

The teacher gave a perspicuous explanation of the theory.

先生は理論について明確な説明をしました。

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。

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。

B2 noun /ˈpɒm.ɪˌɡræn.ɪt/

Pomegranate

Meaning

a round fruit with thick red skin containing many small red seeds with juice

Example

The pomegranate seeds were sweet and refreshing.

C2 noun /prɪˈfɜːrmənt/

preferment

昇進

Meaning

promotion or advancement in rank, position, or office

Example

He hoped for preferment in the government office.

彼は政府のオフィスで昇進を望んでいた。

C1 adjective ˈpɪv.ə.təl

pivotal

重要な

Meaning

Of crucial importance in relation to the development or success of something else.

Example

Renewable energy plays a pivotal role in sustainability.

再生可能エネルギーは持続可能性において重要な役割を果たしています。

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 /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。

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。

C2 adjective /ˈprʊəriənt/

prurient

淫ら

Meaning

having or showing an excessive interest in sexual matters

Example

The magazine was criticized for its prurient content.

その雑誌は淫らな内容で批判されました。

C1 noun /ˈpɔːrsəlɪn/

porcelain

磁器

Meaning

A white, hard ceramic material often used for dishes and ornaments.

Example

The museum displayed ancient porcelain vases from China.

博物館は中国の古代のポーセリンの花瓶を展示しました。

C2 noun /ˈpɒlɪɡæmɪst/

polygamist

重婚者

Meaning

a person who has more than one spouse at the same time

Example

The polygamist had three wives living in different houses.

ポリガミストは三人の妻が別々の家に住んでいる。

B1 adverb /ˈprɒpərli/

properly

適切に

Meaning

in the correct or suitable manner

Example

He performed the task properly to avoid mistakes.

彼は間違いを避けるために仕事を正しく行いました。

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。

C2 adjective /ˌpaɪroʊˈtɛknɪk/

pyrotechnic

花火技術

Meaning

Relating to fireworks or spectacular displays involving fire.

Example

The city celebrated with a grand pyrotechnic display on New Year's Eve.

街は大晦日に盛大な花火技術のショーを祝いました。

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 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 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 /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。

C2 noun /ˈpɜːrtnəs/

pertness

生意気

Meaning

boldness or forwardness in speech or behavior; sauciness

Example

Her pertness during the meeting surprised everyone.

会議中の彼女の生意気さは、みんなを驚かせた。

C1 adjective prɪˈkeə.ri.əs

precarious

危険な

Meaning

Not securely held or in position; dependent on chance; uncertain.

Example

His financial situation is precarious.

彼の財政状況は危険な状態です。

C1 adjective /ˈprɪnsəpəld/

principled

原則を守る

Meaning

acting in accordance with moral or ethical standards

Example

He is a principled leader who always puts honesty first.

彼は原則を守るリーダーで、いつも正直を最優先にします。

C2 adjective /prəˈpɪʃəs/

propitious

好ましい

Meaning

giving or indicating a good chance of success; favorable

Example

The sunny weather was a propitious start to the picnic.

晴れた天気はピクニックにとって好ましい始まりでした。

B2 noun /ˈpaɪpˌlaɪn/

pipeline

パイプライン

Meaning

a long tube through which liquids or gases are transported

Example

The company is building a new pipeline to transport natural gas.

その会社は天然ガスを輸送するための新しいパイプラインを建設しています。

C1 noun ˌpriː.dɪs.pəˈzɪʃ.ən

predisposition

素因

Meaning

A natural tendency or inclination toward a particular behavior or condition.

Example

Genetic factors can influence a person's predisposition to diseases.

遺伝的要因は、病気に対する人の素因に影響を与える可能性があります。

C2 noun /ˌpærəˈnɔɪæk/

paranoiac

パラノイア的な人

Meaning

A person who suffers from paranoia or exhibits extreme, irrational distrust and suspicion.

Example

The paranoiac refused to leave his house, fearing everyone was against him.

そのパラノイア的な人は、みんなが自分に反対していると恐れて家を出ることを拒んだ。

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。

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 noun /ˈpɑːs.tʃər/

Posture

幸福

Meaning

the position in which someone holds their body; a particular attitude or approach

Example

Good posture is important for preventing back pain.

彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、自分の幸せを隠すことができませんでした。

A2 noun /fəˈtɒɡrəfi/

photography

写真

Meaning

the art or practice of taking and processing photographs

Example

She studied photography in college.

彼女は大学で写真を学びました。

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。

C2 noun /ˈpærəmʊr/

paramour

愛人

Meaning

a lover, especially an illicit one

Example

The secret paramour was finally revealed.

秘密の愛人はついに明らかにされました。

C1 noun /ˈplʌn.dər.ər/

Plunderer

略奪者

Meaning

a person who steals goods, especially during war or civil disorder

Example

The plunderers ransacked the village after the battle.

戦いの後、略奪者たちは村を荒らしました。

C2 adjective /ˈpɔːrtli/

portly

ぽっちゃり

Meaning

Having a stout or somewhat fat body, often implying dignity or authority.

Example

The portly man entered the room with confidence.

ぽっちゃりな男性は自信を持って部屋に入った。

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 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。

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。

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 /ˈpɑːrkɪŋ/

parking

駐車場

Meaning

the action or practice of leaving a vehicle in a particular place for a period of time

Example

There was no available parking near the restaurant.

レストランの近くには駐車場がありませんでした。

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。

A2 verb /pruːv/

prove

証明する

Meaning

to show that something is true; to demonstrate

Example

The evidence will prove his innocence.

証拠は彼の無実を証明するだろう。

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。

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 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。

C1 adjective /ˈpɛnsɪv/

pensive

物思いにふけった

Meaning

Engaged in deep or serious thought.

Example

She looked pensive as she stared out of the window.

彼女は窓の外を見ながら物思いにふけっているようだった。

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。

C1 noun prəˈkjʊrmənt

procurement

調達

Meaning

The action of obtaining or procuring something, especially for official purposes.

Example

The procurement of modern equipment has improved research accuracy.

現代的な機器の調達が研究の精度を向上させました。

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。

A1 noun /ˈpɪk.tʃər/

Picture

絵

Meaning

a visual representation such as a painting, drawing, or photograph

Example

There is a beautiful picture hanging on the wall.

壁に美しい絵が掛かっています。

C1 adjective /ˈpɪər.ləs/

Peerless

比類のない; 無敵の; ライバルなし

Meaning

unequaled; having no match or equal; without rival

Example

Her peerless beauty captivated everyone.

彼女の比類のない美しさはすべてを魅了しました。

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。

C2 noun /ˌpærəˈɡɔːrɪk/

paregoric

アヘンを含む薬

Meaning

a medicine containing opium, once used to relieve pain and diarrhea

Example

Doctors once prescribed paregoric to treat diarrhea in children.

医師はかつて子供の下痢を治療するためにパレゴリックを処方していた。

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。

B1 noun ˈproʊtest

protest

抗議

Meaning

A statement or action expressing disapproval of or objection to something.

Example

Students organized a protest.

学生たちは抗議活動を組織した。

A1 noun /ˈfəʊtəʊ/

photo

写真

Meaning

a picture or image captured by a camera

Example

I took a photo of the sunset.

私は夕日の写真を撮った。

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。

C2 noun /ˈpɪkəloʊ/

piccolo

小さなフルート

Meaning

a small flute, higher in pitch than the regular flute

Example

She played a lively tune on the piccolo during the concert.

彼女はコンサートでピッコロを使って活気のあるメロディを演奏しました。

B2 noun /pænt/

Pant

パンツ

Meaning

a piece of clothing worn on the lower body covering each leg separately

Example

She bought a new pair of pants for the party.

彼女はパーティーのために新しいパンツを買った。

C2 noun prɒkˈsiː.mɪks

proxemics

個人空間の使用の研究

Meaning

The study of how people use space and distance to indicate relationships

Example

Understanding proxemics helps in improving interpersonal communication.

プロクセミクスを理解することで、人間関係のコミュニケーションを改善することができます。

C1 verb /ˈprɒfər/

proffer

提供する、提示する

Meaning

to offer something for acceptance; to present

Example

She proffered her hand as a sign of friendship.

彼女は友情の印として手を差し出しました。

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。

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 /pəˈrɪʒən/

parisian

パリに関連する

Meaning

relating to Paris or its people

Example

She wore a Parisian style dress at the party.

彼女はパリジャンスタイルのドレスをパーティーで着ていた。

C2 noun /ˌpætrəˈnɪmɪk/

patronymic

父系姓

Meaning

a name derived from the name of a father or ancestor

Example

In many cultures, surnames are patronymic in origin.

多くの文化では、姓は父系姓に由来します。

C1 verb /priːˈɛmpt/

preempt

予防する

Meaning

To take action in order to prevent something from happening; to take the place of something.

Example

The government acted quickly to preempt a financial crisis.

政府は迅速に行動し、金融危機を防ぎました。

A2 noun /pəˈliːsmən/

policeman

警察官

Meaning

a man whose job is to enforce the law and keep public order

Example

The policeman directed the traffic at the intersection.

警察官は交差点で交通を指導しました。

B1 noun /freɪz/

phrase

フレーズ

Meaning

a small group of words standing together as a conceptual unit

Example

He gave a memorable phrase at the conference.

彼は会議で記憶に残るフレーズを言った。

B2 adjective /ˌsaɪkiˈætrɪk/

psychiatric

Meaning

relating to mental illness or its treatment

Example

The psychiatric hospital provides care for those with severe conditions.

C2 adjective /ˈpɪrɪk/

pyrrhic

ピリック勝利

Meaning

A victory won at such a great cost that it is almost equivalent to defeat.

Example

The general declared the battle a pyrrhic victory due to heavy losses.

将軍は大きな損失のため、この戦いをピリック勝利と宣言した。

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 /ˈpoʊləraɪzd/

polarized

分極された

Meaning

divided into two sharply contrasting groups or opinions

Example

The debate polarized the community on the issue of climate change.

その議論は気候変動問題についてコミュニティを分裂させました。

C1 noun /ˈpɑːr.keɪ/

parquet

木製の床

Meaning

A floor made of wooden blocks arranged in a geometric pattern.

Example

The old mansion had a beautiful parquet floor.

その古い邸宅には美しい木製の床がありました。

B1 noun /ˌpɒp.jəˈlær.ə.ti/

Popularity

propagation

普及, 宣伝

Meaning

The action of spreading and promoting an idea, theory, etc.

Example

The propagation of ideas through social media is rapid.

ソーシャルメディアを通じてアイデアの普及が急速に進んでいます。

A2 noun /ˈplɛʒər/

pleasure

喜び

Meaning

a feeling of happiness or enjoyment

Example

It was a pleasure to meet you.

お会いできて嬉しかったです。

C2 noun /ˈpæk.ɪ.dɜːrm/

pachyderm

厚い皮膚を持つ大型哺乳動物

Meaning

a large mammal with thick skin, such as an elephant, rhinoceros, or hippopotamus

Example

The zoo had several pachyderms, including elephants and rhinos.

動物園にはいくつかのパキダームがいて、象やサイが含まれていました。

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。

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。

C1 adjective /ˈpɑːm.pəs/

Pompous

気取った; うぬぼれた; 過度に豪華な

Meaning

showing off; pretentious; overly grand

Example

His pompous attitude annoyed everyone at the meeting.

彼の気取った態度は会議でみんなを苛立たせました。

C2 adjective /pəˈlædʒ.ɪk/

pelagic

外洋に関連する

Meaning

Relating to the open sea or ocean water column, away from the shore.

Example

Pelagic fish like tuna are found far from the coast.

ツナのような外洋性の魚は海岸から遠くで見つかります。

C1 noun /ˌpænəˈsiːə/

panacea

万能薬

Meaning

A solution or remedy for all difficulties or diseases.

Example

Education is often seen as a panacea for social problems.

教育は社会問題の万能薬と見なされることがよくあります。

C1 adjective /ˈpəʊ.tənt/

Potent

強力な; 効果的な; 影響力のある

Meaning

having great strength, power, or effect; influential

Example

The medicine is very potent and should be taken carefully.

その薬は非常に強力であり、慎重に服用すべきです。

C1 noun /pɜːrl drɒp/

Pearl drop

パールの滴

Meaning

a single pearl used as jewelry, often in earrings or pendants

Example

The elegant pearl drop earrings complemented her outfit perfectly.

そのエレガントなパールの滴のイヤリングは、彼女の服装に完璧にマッチしていました。

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。

B1 noun /ˈprəʊɡræmɪŋ/

programming

プログラミング

Meaning

the process of designing and writing computer programs

Example

He has been learning programming for several months now.

彼は数ヶ月間プログラミングを学んでいます。

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。

C2 noun /ˈpiːən/

paean

賛美歌

Meaning

A song or piece of writing expressing great praise or triumph.

Example

The article was a paean to the beauty of nature.

その記事は自然の美しさへの賛美歌でした。

C2 noun /ˈpɒliˌɑːrki/

polyarchy

ポリアーキー

Meaning

government by many people

Example

Polyarchy allows multiple parties to share power.

ポリアーキーは複数の政党が権力を共有することを許可します。

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。

C1 adjective /fəˈnɛtɪk/

phonetic

音声的な

Meaning

relating to the sounds of speech or pronunciation

Example

The teacher taught the students the phonetic spelling of difficult words.

先生は生徒たちに難しい単語の音声的な綴りを教えました。

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。

C2 noun /pruːd/

prude

過度に慎み深い人

Meaning

A person who is easily shocked by matters relating to sex or nudity; someone overly modest.

Example

He was called a prude for blushing at the movie scenes.

映画のシーンで顔を赤らめたため、彼はプルードと呼ばれました。

B2 verb /pəˈreɪd/

parade

パレードする, 公開する

Meaning

to march in a procession; to display publicly; to show off

Example

The soldiers paraded through the streets on Independence Day.

独立記念日に兵士たちが通りでパレードした。

B2 noun /pərˈspek.tɪv/

Perspective

視点

Meaning

a particular attitude toward or way of regarding something; a point of view; the art of representing three-dimensional objects

Example

From his perspective, the decision was completely wrong.

彼の視点では、その決定は完全に間違っていた。

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 adjective /ˈpɔːntʃi/

paunchy

ぽっこりお腹

Meaning

Having a large or protruding belly.

Example

The paunchy man struggled to button his shirt.

ぽっこりお腹の男はシャツのボタンを留めるのに苦労していた。

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。

A1 noun /ˈpɛərənt/

parent

親

Meaning

a mother or father of a person or animal

Example

Both of his parents are teachers.

彼の両親は教師です。

C2 adjective /pərˈfɜrvɪd/

perfervid

非常に熱心な

Meaning

intensely passionate or fervent

Example

She gave a perfervid speech in defense of human rights.

彼女は人権擁護のために非常に熱心なスピーチをしました。

C1 noun /ˈpræɡmətɪst/

pragmatist

実利主義者

Meaning

A person who deals with things in a practical and realistic way.

Example

He is a true pragmatist who values results over ideals.

彼は結果を理想よりも重視する真の実利主義者です。

C2 noun /ˈpɑːrsɪmoʊni/

parsimony

けち

Meaning

extreme unwillingness to spend money or use resources

Example

His parsimony was evident in the way he avoided any unnecessary expenses.

彼のけちは、どんな無駄な出費も避ける様子に表れていた。

C1 noun /prɪˈtɛnʃən/

pretension

虚偽、見せかけ

Meaning

A claim or assertion to something, often without justification; an attempt to impress by showing greater importance or talent than is actually possessed.

Example

His pretension to be an expert was quickly exposed.

彼の専門家であるというプリテンションはすぐに暴かれた。

A1 noun /pɑːrk/

park

パーク

Meaning

a large public area of land with grass, trees, and paths, where people can walk or relax

Example

The children were playing in the park.

子供たちは公園で遊んでいました。