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英単語辞書 | 単語の意味、定義、例文

adjective C2
/pərˈsuːənt/

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

"The decision was made pursuant to the regulations."

verb C2
/pərˈveɪ/

to supply or provide goods, services, or information, often as a business

"The company purveys organic food to health-conscious customers."

noun C2
/ˈpɜːrvjuː/

the scope or range of authority, responsibility, or knowledge

"The case does not fall within the purview of this court."

adjective C2
/ˌpjuːsɪˈlænɪməs/

showing a lack of courage or determination; timid

"The pusillanimous leader avoided making tough decisions."

adjective C2
/ˈpjuːtətɪv/

commonly accepted or supposed; generally regarded as such

"He is the putative father of the child."

verb C2
/ˈpjuːtrɪfaɪ/

to decay or rot, producing a foul smell

"The meat began to putrefy in the heat."

adjective C2
/pjuːˈtrɛsənt/

undergoing the process of decay; rotting

"The putrescent odor made everyone leave the room."

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pyre

noun C2
/paɪər/

A heap of combustible material, especially one used for burning a corpse as part of a funeral ceremony.

"The villagers built a pyre to honor the deceased."

noun C2
/ˌpaɪrəˈmeɪniə/

An uncontrollable desire to set things on fire.

"The suspect was diagnosed with pyromania after repeated incidents of arson."

noun C2
/ˌpaɪroʊˈmeɪniæk/

A person with an uncontrollable desire to set things on fire.

"The pyromaniac was arrested for setting several buildings ablaze."

adjective C2
/ˌpaɪroʊˈtɛknɪk/

Relating to fireworks or spectacular displays involving fire.

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

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pyrrhic

adjective C2
/ˈpɪrɪk/

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

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

pyx

noun C2
/pɪks/

a small container, often used in Christian liturgy to carry the consecrated host

"The priest placed the consecrated host into the pyx before visiting the sick."