Vocabularies

English Vocabulary Dictionary | Word Meanings, Definitions & Examples

adjective C1
/ˌtɒpsi ˈtɜːvi/
混乱した (konran shita)

in a state of confusion, disorder, or upside down

"The sudden announcement left the office in a topsy-turvy state."

"突然の発表でオフィスは完全に混乱した状態になった。" (Totsuzen no happyou de ofisu wa kanzen ni konran shita joutai ni natta.)
noun/verb C1
/tɔːrˈpiːdoʊ/
魚雷 (gyorai)

A self-propelled underwater missile; to attack or destroy something suddenly and forcefully.

"The submarine launched a torpedo at the enemy ship."

"潜水艦は敵艦に向けてトーピードを発射した。" (Sensuikan wa teki kan ni mukete tōpīdo o hassha shita.)
torque definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/tɔːrk/

A twisting force that causes rotation.

"The mechanic measured the torque of the engine."

Torrent definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˈtɔːrənt/
洪水 (kōzui)

A strong and fast-moving stream of water; a sudden, violent outpouring of something.

"A torrent of rain flooded the streets."

"雨の洪水が通りを浸水させた。" (Ame no kōzui ga tōri o shinsui saseta.)
adjective C1
/təˈrɛnʃəl/
豪雨 (gouu)

Relating to or resembling a torrent; very heavy and fast flowing.

"The hikers were caught in torrential rain."

"ハイカーたちは豪雨に捕まった。" (Haikaa tachi wa gouu ni tsukamatta.)
adjective C1
/ˈtɒrɪd/
非常に暑く乾燥している; 強い感情や情熱に満ちている (hijou ni atsuku kansou shite iru; tsuyoi kanjou ya jounetsu ni michite iru)

Very hot and dry; full of strong emotions or passion.

"The desert heat was torrid during the day."

"砂漠の熱は昼間非常に暑かった。" (sabaku no netsu wa hiruma hijou ni atsukatta.)
adjective C1
/ˈtɔːrtʃuəs/
曲がりくねった, 複雑 (magarikunetta, fukuzatsu)

Full of twists and turns; excessively complex or complicated.

"The tortuous mountain road made driving very difficult."

"曲がりくねった山道が運転を非常に難しくした。" (Magarikunetta yamamichi ga unten o hijō ni muzukashiku shita.)
adjective C1
/ˈtɔːrtʃərəs/
痛ましい (itamashii)

Extremely painful or causing great suffering; relating to or involving torture.

"The journey through the desert was long and torturous."

"砂漠を横断する旅は長くて痛ましいものでした。" (Sabaku o ōdan suru tabi wa nagakute itamashī mono deshita.)
noun C1
/ˈtoʊtəm/
聖なる象徴 (seinaru shōchō)

A natural object, animal, or symbol that is revered as a spiritual emblem by a group or tribe.

"The eagle is considered a sacred totem in many cultures."

"イーグルは多くの文化で神聖なトーテムと見なされています。" (Iiguru wa ōku no bunka de seinaru tōtemu to minasareteimasu.)
verb C1
/ˈtɑːtər/
ふらふら歩く (furafura aruku)

To move unsteadily, as if about to fall; to be on the point of collapse.

"The old man tottered across the street with a cane."

"その老人は杖をついて道路をふらふら歩きながら渡った。" (Sono rōjin wa tsue o tsuite dōro o furafura arukinagara watatta.)
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noun/verb C1
/ˈtʌtʃ.ʌp/
小さな修正や改善 (chiisana shūsei ya kaizen)

Small corrections or improvements made to something.

"The artist gave a quick touch-up to the painting."

"アーティストは絵画に素早くタッチアップをしました。" (Ātisuto wa kaiga ni subayaku tacchiappu o shimashita.)
adjective C1
/ˈtʌtʃi/
敏感 (binkan)

easily offended or sensitive to criticism or remarks

"Be careful what you say, he's very touchy about his work."

"何を言っても、彼は自分の仕事に敏感です。" (Nani o ittemo, kare wa jibun no shigoto ni binkan desu.)
verb C1
/taʊt/
宣伝する (senden suru)

to promote, praise, or advertise aggressively

"The company touted its new product as a game-changer."

"その会社は新しい製品をゲームチェンジャーとして宣伝した。" (Sono kaisha wa atarashī seihin o gēmu chenjā to shite senden shita.)
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noun C1
ˈtɑksɪk ɪˈmɪʃənz
有毒排出 (yūdoku haishutsu)

Harmful or poisonous substances released into the environment, especially the atmosphere.

"Toxic emissions from vehicles pollute the atmosphere."

"車両の有毒排出物が大気を汚染します。" (Sharyō no yūdoku haishutsumotsu ga taiki o osen shimasu.)
noun C1
/ˈtreɪ.ki.ə/
気管 (kikan)

the tube that carries air from the throat to the lungs; windpipe

"The trachea is protected by cartilage rings that keep it open."

"気管は軟骨環によって保護され、開いた状態を保ちます。" (Kikan wa nankotsu kan ni yotte hogo sare, hiraita jōtai o tamochimasu.)
noun C1
/trækt/
区画 (kuka)

an area of land; a system of organs in the body; a written pamphlet

"The forest tract was preserved as a wildlife sanctuary."

"その森林区画は野生動物保護区として保存されました。" (Sono shinrin kuka wa yasei doubutsu hogo-ku toshite hozon saremashita.)
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noun C1
/treɪd fəˌsɪl.ɪˈteɪ.ʃən/
貿易促進 (bōeki sokushin)

The simplification, modernization and harmonization of export and import processes.

"Trade facilitation boosts economic growth."

"貿易促進は経済成長を促進します。" (Bōeki sokushin wa keizai seichō o sokushin shimasu.)
trajectory definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/trəˈdʒɛktəri/
軌道 (kidou)

The path followed by a moving object under the influence of forces like gravity.

"The scientist calculated the rocket's trajectory."

"科学者はロケットの軌道を計算した。" (Kagakusha wa roketto no kidou o keisan shita.)
verb, noun C1
/træmp/
放浪者 / 重い足取りで歩く (hōrōsha / omoi ashidori de aruku)

to walk heavily or noisily; a person who travels from place to place on foot, often homeless

"They tramped through the forest in heavy boots."

"彼らは重いブーツを履いて森の中を歩きました。" (Karera wa omoi būtsu o haite mori no naka o arukimashita.)
verb C1
/ˈtræmpəl/

to tread heavily on something and cause damage or injury

"The crowd trampled the flowers in the park."

noun C1
/træns/
トランス (toransu)

a half-conscious state like dreaming, often with loss of awareness of surroundings

"She stared out of the window as if in a trance."

"彼女は窓の外を見つめていた、まるでトランス状態にあるかのように。" (Kanojo wa mado no soto o mitsumete ita, marude toransu jōtai ni aru ka no yō ni.)
verb C1
/ˈtræŋ.kwɪ.laɪz/
鎮静する (chinseisuru)

to make someone or something calm or less anxious, often by using drugs

"The veterinarian had to tranquilize the tiger before moving it."

"獣医は虎を動かす前に鎮静する必要があった。" (Jūi wa tora o ugokasu mae ni chinseisuru hitsuyō ga atta.)
verb C1
/trænˈzækt/
取引を行う (torihiki o okonau)

to conduct or carry out business, a deal, or activity

"Customers can transact their banking online."

"顧客はオンラインで銀行取引を行うことができます。" (Kokyaku wa onrain de ginkō torihiki o okonau koto ga dekimasu.)
adjective C1
/ˌtræn.zətˈlæn.tɪk/
大西洋を横断する (taiseiyou wo oudansuru)

crossing or spanning the Atlantic Ocean

"They took a transatlantic flight from New York to London."

"彼らはニューヨークからロンドンへのトランスアトランティック便に乗った。" (Karera wa Nyuyooku kara Rondon e no toransuatorantikku-bin ni notta.)
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verb C1
/trænˈsɛnd/
超越する (chouetsu suru)

to go beyond the limits of something; to surpass or exceed

"Her art transcends traditional boundaries."

"彼女の芸術は伝統的な境界を超越している。" (Kanojo no geijutsu wa dentouteki na kyoukai o chouetsu shite iru.)
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noun C1
/trænˈsɛnd.əns/
通常または物理的レベルを超えた存在または経験 (tsujo matawa butsuriteki reberu o koeta sonzai matawa keiken)

Existence or experience beyond the normal or physical level.

"Meditation leads to a state of transcendence beyond worldly concerns."

"瞑想は、世俗的な問題を超越した状態に導きます。" (Meisou wa, sezokuteki na mondai o chōetsu shita jōtai ni michibikimasu.)
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adjective C1
/trænˈsɛndənt/
超越的な (chōetsu-tekina)

beyond ordinary limits; surpassing or excelling

"The singer delivered a transcendent performance."

"歌手は超越的なパフォーマンスをしました。" (Kashu wa chōetsu-tekina pafōmansu o shimashita.)
adjective C1
/ˌtræn.senˈdɛn.təl/
超越的 (chouetsuteki)

relating to the spiritual or non-physical realm; surpassing ordinary experience

"Meditation can lead to transcendental experiences."

"瞑想はトランセンデンタルな経験に導くことがあります。" (Meisou wa toransendentaru na keiken ni michibiku koto ga arimasu.)
verb C1
/trænˈskraɪb/

to make a written copy of spoken words or notes

"The secretary transcribed the meeting minutes."

adjective C1
/ˈtrænsfərəbl/
譲渡可能な (joutokanou na)

Able to be moved, passed, or changed from one person, place, or situation to another.

"The ticket is transferable to another passenger."

"チケットは別の乗客に譲渡可能です。" (Chiketto wa betsu no joukyaku ni jouto kanou desu.)
noun C1
/ˈtrænsfərəns/
転送 (tensou)

The act of moving something from one place, person, or situation to another.

"The transference of knowledge is essential in education."

"知識の転送は教育において不可欠です。" (Chishiki no tensou wa kyouiku ni oite fukaketsu desu.)
noun C1
/trænsˈfɜːrər/
譲渡者 (joutosha)

A person who transfers something, such as property, rights, or responsibilities, to another.

"The transferrer is responsible for ensuring the property is legally passed on."

"譲渡者は、財産が法的に移転されることを確認する責任があります。" (Joutosha wa, zaisan ga houteki ni iten sareru koto o kakunin suru sekinin ga arimasu.)
noun C1
/trænsˈfjuːʒən/
輸血 (yuketsu)

the process of transferring blood or another fluid into a person's vein

"The patient received a blood transfusion after the accident."

"事故後、患者は輸血を受けました。" (Jikogo, kanja wa yuketsu o ukemashita.)
verb C1
/trænsˈɡrɛs/

to go beyond the limits of a moral law, command, or boundary; to sin

"He apologized after realizing he had transgressed the community's rules."

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noun C1
/trænsˈɡrɛʃən/
違反, 罪 (ihan, tsumi)

an act that goes against a law, rule, or code of conduct; a violation or sin

"The court forgave his first transgression but warned him not to repeat it."

"裁判所は彼の最初の違反を許しましたが、再発を警告しました。" (Saibansho wa kare no saisho no ihan o yurushimashita ga, sai hātsu o keikoku shimashita.)
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adjective C1
/ˈtrænziənt/
一時的 (ichijiteki)

Lasting only for a short time; temporary.

"The transient nature of the storm surprised everyone."

"嵐の一時的な性質は皆を驚かせました。" (Arashi no ichijiteki na seishitsu wa mina o odorokasemashita.)
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adjective C1
/ˈtrænzɪtɔːri/
儚い (hakanai)

Not permanent; lasting a short time.

"Their happiness was transitory, soon replaced by reality."

"彼らの幸せは儚く、すぐに現実に取って代わられました。" (Karera no shiawase wa hakanaku, sugu ni genjitsu ni totte kawararemashita.)
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adjective C1
/trænsˈluːsənt/
半透明 (hantoumei)

allowing light to pass through, but not clearly enough to see detailed images

"She placed the flower in a translucent vase."

"彼女は花を半透明の花瓶に入れた。" (Kanojo wa hana o hantōmei no kabin ni iretā.)
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noun C1
ˌtræn.spɪˈreɪ.ʃən
蒸散 (jousan)

The process by which moisture is carried through plants from roots to small pores on the underside of leaves, where it changes to vapor and is released to the atmosphere.

"Transpiration plays a key role in maintaining atmospheric moisture."

"蒸散は大気中の湿気を維持するための重要な役割を果たします。" (Jousan wa taiki-chū no shikke o iji suru tame no jūyōna yakuwari o hatashimasu.)
verb C1
/trænˈspaɪər/
発生する (hassuru)

to occur, happen, or become known

"It transpired that he had lied about his age."

"彼が年齢について嘘をついていたことが明らかになった。" (Kare ga nenrei ni tsuite uso o tsuiteita koto ga akiraka ni natta.)
adjective C1
/ˈtrænzvɜːrs/
横断的 (oudanteki)

situated or lying across something

"The transverse road connects two highways."

"横断的な道路は二つの高速道路を繋いでいます。" (Oudanteki na douro wa futatsu no kousoku douro o tsunaideimasu.)
noun C1
/ˈtræpɪŋz/
外見 (gaiken)

the outward signs, features, or objects associated with a role, event, or status

"The king appeared with all the trappings of royalty."

"王はすべての王族の外見とともに現れました。" (Ou wa subete no ouzoku no gaiken to tomo ni arawaremashita.)
verb C1
/trəˈvɜːrs/
横断する (oudansuru)

To travel across or through something.

"They traversed the desert on camels."

"彼らはラクダで砂漠を横断した。" (Karera wa rakuda de sabaku o ōdanshita.)
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noun C1
/ˈtrævɪsti/

A false, absurd, or distorted representation of something.

"The trial was a travesty of justice."

adjective C1
/ˈtrɛtʃərəs/
裏切りの (uragiri no)

Dangerously unstable or deceptive; likely to betray trust.

"The treacherous road made driving difficult."

"裏切りの道路は運転を難しくしました。" (Uragiri no dōro wa unten o muzukashiku shimashita.)
noun C1
/ˈtrɛtʃəri/
裏切り (uragiri)

Betrayal of trust; deceptive action or nature.

"His treachery was revealed when he sided with the enemy."

"彼の裏切りは、敵側についていることが明らかになった時に明らかになった。" (Kare no uragiri wa, teki-gawa ni tsuiteiru koto ga akiraka ni natta toki ni akiraka ni natta.)
noun C1
/ˈtriːkəl/
濃厚で甘いシロップ (nōkō de amai shiroppu)

A thick, sweet syrup; excessively sentimental speech or writing.

"She poured treacle over the pancakes."

"彼女はパンケーキにシロップをかけた。" (Kanojo wa pankēki ni shiroppu o kaketa.)
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noun C1
/ˈtriːzən/
裏切り罪 (uragiri zai)

the crime of betraying one's country, especially by attempting to kill or overthrow the sovereign or government

"He was accused of treason against the state."

"彼は国家に対する反逆罪で告発されました。" (Kare wa kokka ni taisuru hangyakuzai de kokuhatsu saremashita.)
noun C1
/ˈtrɛʒərər/
財務担当者 (zaimu tantousha)

a person responsible for managing the financial affairs of an organization

"The treasurer presented the annual financial report."

"財務担当者は年次の財務報告書を提出しました。" (Zaimu tantousha wa nenji no zaimu houkokusho o teishutsu shimashita.)
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noun C1
/ˈtriːtɪs/
論文 (ronbun)

a formal and systematic written work dealing with a subject in detail

"He wrote a treatise on modern economic theory."

"彼は現代経済理論に関する論文を書いた。" (Kare wa gendai keizai riron ni kansuru ronbun wo kaita.)