presidential
gb/pɹˌɛzɪdˈɛnʃəl/ us/pɹˌɛzɪdˈɛnʃəl/
B2
英語
~ 6000
語義
0件の語義
adjective
B2
property
1
relating to a president or presidency
Connected to a president or the job of a president.
用法パターン：
presidential [noun]
よくある間違い：
Learners sometimes say *"the presidential"* when they mean *"the president"* (e.g. *"The presidential said"* instead of *"The president said"*). Also, *presidential* is usually not capitalized unless it begins a sentence or is part of an official title (e.g. *Presidential Medal of Freedom*).
類義語
executive (Focuses on the branch of government that carries out laws, often led by a president.)
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presidency-related (Rare but very explicit; directly means connected to the presidency.)
対義語
nonpresidential (Directly means not connected to a president or presidency.)
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legislative (Refers to the law-making branch, contrasting with presidential or executive matters.)
コロケーション
presidential election
|presidential powers
|presidential office
|presidential palace
|presidential administration
|presidential library
テーマ
politics
|government
|law
例文
- The president used his presidential powers to veto the bill.
- She spent years studying the American presidential system and its history.
- The new law significantly expands presidential authority over foreign policy.
- The scandal damaged public trust in the presidential office.
- He works in the presidential palace as part of the security staff.
学習者向け例文
- The country will have a presidential election next year.
- Her book explains the presidential power to sign new laws.
- Many people watched the speech from the presidential palace.
- He hopes to get a job in the presidential office.
- The news talked about a new presidential decision.
adjective
B2
property
2
having qualities expected of a president
Looking or acting in a serious, strong, and calm way, like a good president.
用法パターン：
[someone] looks/sounds/feels presidential
よくある間違い：
Learners sometimes confuse *presidential* with *president* and say *"He is presidential"* when they simply mean *"He is the president"*. *Presidential* here does not mean the person has the job; it describes their style or qualities.
類義語
statesmanlike (Emphasizes wise, serious behavior in politics, similar to being presidential.)
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dignified (Focuses on calm and serious manner, one part of seeming presidential.)
対義語
unpresidential (Direct opposite; describes behavior or style seen as not suitable for a president.)
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undignified (Suggests behavior that lacks seriousness or respect, the opposite of a presidential manner.)
コロケーション
look presidential
|sound presidential
|very presidential
|presidential demeanor
|presidential style
|presidential bearing
テーマ
character
|politics
|communication
|core_vocabulary
例文
- Commentators said she looked very presidential during the crisis.
- His speech was calm and confident, but some voters felt it wasn’t presidential enough.
- The candidate’s joking tone was criticized as unpresidential, given the seriousness of the event.
- He tried to adopt a more presidential style for the televised address.
- Her firm but respectful answers gave her a strongly presidential image.
学習者向け例文
- Many people think he does not look presidential on TV.
- She spoke in a clear, strong voice and seemed very presidential.
- Some voters want a leader who acts more presidential.
- His angry tweet was called unpresidential by the media.
- The debate helped her appear more presidential to the public.
adjective
technical
C1
property
3
of a presidential system of government
Describing a political system where people choose a president to lead, and this president is independent from the main law-making group.
用法パターン：
presidential [system/democracy/republic]
よくある間違い：
Learners sometimes think *presidential* here just means "about the president". In political science, *presidential system* is a specific type of government, contrasted with *parliamentary* and *semi-presidential* systems.
類義語
president-led (Descriptive, not a fixed term; emphasizes that the president leads the government.)
対義語
parliamentary (Describes systems where the executive leader comes from and depends on the legislature, opposite to a presidential system.)
コロケーション
presidential system
|presidential democracy
|presidential republic
|semi-presidential system
|fully presidential model
テーマ
politics
|government
|law
例文
- The country switched from a parliamentary to a presidential system after the reform.
- In a presidential democracy, the president and the legislature are elected separately.
- Scholars debate whether presidential governments are more or less stable than parliamentary ones.
- France is often described as having a semi-presidential system.
- The new constitution proposes a stronger presidential model with fixed terms.
学習者向け例文
- The United States has a presidential system of government.
- In a presidential democracy, people vote directly for the president.
- Some countries change from a parliamentary system to a presidential system.
- A semi-presidential system has both a president and a prime minister.
- We studied different presidential republics in class.
adjective
B2
property
4
relating to electing a president
Connected to the time and events when people choose a president.
用法パターン：
presidential [election/campaign/race/year]
よくある間違い：
Learners sometimes translate their own country’s election terms directly and say *"presidential vote day"* instead of *"presidential election"*. Also, in U.S. English *presidential* is used even when the word *president* is not repeated (e.g. *presidential year*, not *president year*).
類義語
electoral (General word for anything related to elections; not limited to presidential elections.)
対義語
midterm (In U.S. politics, describes elections that happen in the middle of a president’s term and do not choose a president.)
コロケーション
presidential election
|presidential campaign
|presidential race
|presidential year
|presidential primary
|presidential debate
テーマ
politics
|elections
|law
例文
- The presidential campaign is expected to be one of the most expensive in history.
- Turnout is usually higher in presidential elections than in local ones.
- She announced her bid in the crowded presidential race last week.
- The candidates are preparing for the final presidential debate.
- Many young voters became interested in politics during the last presidential year.
学習者向け例文
- The presidential election will be held in November.
- He worked as a volunteer in the presidential campaign.
- Many people watched the presidential debate on TV.
- There are five main candidates in the presidential race.
- News about the presidential year is on TV every day.
文法
辞書形
presidential
IPA
GB/pɹˌɛzɪdˈɛnʃəl/
US/pɹˌɛzɪdˈɛnʃəl/
音節・強勢
pres - id - en - tial （4音節）
Stress on 3rd syllable (en)
活用形
Adjective
- Base: presidential
関連語
Core family
president
noun A2
presidency
noun B2
Related words
preside
verb B2
Negative and opposite forms
unpresidential
adjective
Advanced or less common
presidentially
adverb
表現
look presidential
1/lˈʊk pɹˌɛzɪdˈɛnʃəl/
fixed phrase
appear to have presidential qualities
To seem like a good president because of your face, clothes, or behavior.
例文
- Commentators said she really looks presidential on camera.
- He may not look presidential, but voters trust his experience.
- After the speech, many people agreed that he finally looked presidential.
presidential campaign
1/pɹˌɛzɪdˈɛnʃəl kæmpˈeɪn/
fixed phrase
organized effort to win presidency
The planned activities to help a person win the job of president.
例文
- The presidential campaign focused heavily on the economy.
- She served as communications director for his presidential campaign.
- Social media played a major role in the last presidential campaign.
presidential debate
1/pɹˌɛzɪdˈɛnʃəl dɪbˈeɪt/
fixed phrase
formal debate between candidates
A live event where people who want to be president answer questions and argue about ideas.
例文
- Millions of viewers watched the first presidential debate.
- The moderator tried to keep the presidential debate under control.
- Climate policy became the main topic of the presidential debate.
presidential palace
1/pɹˌɛzɪdˈɛnʃəl pˈælɪs/
fixed phrase
official residence of a president
The main building where a president lives or works officially.
例文
- Protesters gathered outside the presidential palace.
- The foreign leaders were welcomed at the presidential palace.
- Tours of the presidential palace are open to the public on weekends.
presidential pardon
1/pɹˌɛzɪdˈɛnʃəl pˈɑɹdən/
fixed phrase
official forgiveness granted by president
A legal act where the president officially forgives a person for a crime.
例文
- The activist received a presidential pardon after ten years in prison.
- Critics argued that the presidential pardon was politically motivated.
- He applied for a presidential pardon through his lawyer.
presidential system
1/pɹˌɛzɪdˈɛnʃəl sˈɪstəm/
fixed phrase
technical
system with separately elected president
A way of running a country where people choose a president, and this president is not part of the main law-making group.
例文
- In a presidential system, the president can be from a different party than the legislature.
- Many Latin American countries have a presidential system of government.
- The textbook compares the presidential system with parliamentary systems.
presidential candidate
1/pɹˌɛzɪdˈɛnʃəl kˈændɪdeɪt/
fixed phrase
a person running for president
A person who is trying to become president and is in the election.
例文
- The presidential candidate gave a speech to thousands of supporters.
- Each presidential candidate gave a short speech at the rally.
- Each presidential candidate must collect enough signatures to be on the ballot.
- The youngest presidential candidate attracted many student supporters.
- Reporters asked the presidential candidates about their climate policies.
presidential election
1/pɹˌɛzɪdˈɛnʃəl ɪlˈɛkʃən/
fixed phrase
an election to choose a president
An official vote where people choose the next president.
例文
- The presidential election takes place every four years in the U.S.
- The next presidential election is scheduled for November.
- Debates are an important part of the presidential election process.
- International observers monitored the presidential election for signs of fraud.
- Young voters turned out in record numbers for the presidential election.