B2 adverb /əˈbrʌptli/

Abruptly

突然かつ予期せず; 予告なしに

Meaning

suddenly and unexpectedly; without warning

Example

The meeting ended abruptly when the power went out.

会議は電力が切れたときに突然終了しました。

B1 noun /ˈpʌn.ɪʃ.mənt/

Punishment

罰

Meaning

penalty given for doing something wrong or breaking a rule

Example

The student received punishment for cheating on the exam.

学生は試験でカンニングをして罰を受けました。

A2 noun /ˈɪnfoʊ/

info

情報

Meaning

information; knowledge or facts about something or someone

Example

She gave me all the info I needed for the meeting.

彼女は会議に必要なすべての情報を私にくれました。

B2 adjective /ˌpeɪ.triˈɑː.tɪk/

Patriotic

愛国的な

Meaning

showing love for one's country

Example

The patriotic citizens celebrated Independence Day with great enthusiasm.

愛国的な市民たちは独立記念日を大きな熱意で祝いました。

B2 noun /mjuːl/

Mule

ラバ

Meaning

the offspring of a donkey and a horse, used as a working animal

Example

The farmer used a mule to carry heavy loads.

農夫は重い荷物を運ぶためにラバを使いました。

C1 noun ˈdʒɛnɪsɪs

genesis

起源, 創世

Meaning

The origin or mode of formation of something.

Example

The genesis of the internet changed the world forever.

インターネットの起源は世界を永遠に変えました。

B2 adverb /ˈɒdli/

oddly

奇妙に

Meaning

in a strange or unusual way; unexpectedly

Example

Oddly, he didn’t seem upset by the bad news.

奇妙に、彼は悪い知らせにも動揺していなかった。

C1 noun /ˈprəʊ.lɒɡ/

prologue

序章

Meaning

an introduction to a book, play, or event

Example

The novel begins with a short prologue set in the past.

その小説は、過去に設定された短いプロローグで始まります。

C1 adjective /ˈtækt.fəl/

Tactful

気配りのある; 巧妙な;

Meaning

showing skill and sensitivity in dealing with others or difficult situations

Example

He gave a tactful response to avoid hurting her feelings.

彼は彼女の感情を傷つけないように、気配りのある返答をした。

A1 noun /wɜːrd/

word

単語

Meaning

a single distinct meaningful element of speech or writing

Example

He looked up the word in the dictionary.

彼は辞書でその単語を調べました。

B2 noun rɪsk ˈfæktər

risk factor

リスク要因

Meaning

Something that increases the likelihood of developing a disease or condition

Example

Water pollution is a significant risk factor for health.

水質汚染は健康にとって重要なリスク要因です。

A1 noun /noʊz/

nose

鼻

Meaning

the part of the face that contains the nostrils and is used for breathing and smelling

Example

He has a sharp nose and can smell things from far away.

彼は鋭い鼻を持っており、遠くから物の匂いを嗅ぐことができる。

C1 noun /ˈnɒnʃələns/

nonchalance

無頓着

Meaning

A relaxed and calm state, showing lack of concern or interest.

Example

She answered the tough questions with surprising nonchalance.

彼女は驚くべき無頓着で難しい質問に答えました。

C1 verb /blɜːrt/

blurt

うっかり言う

Meaning

to say something suddenly without thinking

Example

He blurts out the secret accidentally.

彼はうっかり秘密を言ってしまう。

C2 adjective /ˈsiːkwənt/

sequent

Following in order or as a result.

Example

The sequent events changed the course of history.

次の出来事は歴史の流れを変えました。

A1 noun /ˈsʌmər/

summer

夏

Meaning

the warmest season of the year, between spring and autumn

Example

We love going to the beach during summer.

夏はビーチに行くのが大好きです。

B1 noun /əˈsɛmbli/

assembly

集会

Meaning

a group of people gathered together for a common purpose or the act of putting parts together to form something

Example

The school held an assembly to discuss the new rules.

学校は新しい規則について話し合うために集会を開きました。

C1 verb /ˈpɪlfər/

pilfer

盗む

Meaning

to steal things of small value or in small quantities

Example

The employee was caught pilfering office supplies.

従業員はオフィスの備品を盗んでいるところを捕まりました。

C1 adjective /ˌɪndɪˈspjuːtəbəl/

Indisputable

議論の余地がない; 否定できない; 確定的

Meaning

impossible to deny or argue against; undeniable; certain

Example

The evidence against him was indisputable.

彼に対する証拠は議論の余地がなかった。

C1 verb /ɪnˈlɪst/

enlist

登録する

Meaning

to join or sign up, especially for military service; to secure someone's support or help

Example

He decided to enlist in the army after graduation.

彼は卒業後に軍隊に入隊することに決めました。

C2 noun /ˈeɪ.viˌɛr.i/

aviary

鳥小屋

Meaning

a large enclosure for keeping birds

Example

The zoo built a new aviary for exotic parrots.

動物園はエキゾチックなオウムのために新しい鳥小屋を作った。

C2 adjective /dɪsˈpɛptɪk/

dyspeptic

消化不良, イライラした

Meaning

Relating to indigestion or having a gloomy or irritable disposition.

Example

After the heavy meal, he felt dyspeptic and uncomfortable.

重い食事の後、彼は消化不良で不快に感じました。

B2 verb /ˌʌndərˈɡoʊ/

undergo

経験する

Meaning

to go through something, especially something unpleasant or difficult

Example

She had to undergo surgery to recover.

彼女は回復するために手術を受けなければなりませんでした。

C2 noun /ˈɛmɪsɛri/

emissary

使者

Meaning

A person sent on a special mission, usually as a diplomatic representative.

Example

The king sent an emissary to negotiate peace.

王は平和交渉のために使者を送った。

C1 noun /ɪnˈfjuːʒən/

infusion

注入

Meaning

the act of introducing something into another; a drink made by steeping leaves or herbs in liquid

Example

She prepared a calming infusion of chamomile tea.

彼女はカモミールティーの落ち着く注入を準備しました。

A2 noun /lɔː/

Law

法律

Meaning

a rule or system of rules recognized by a country or community as regulating the actions of its members

Example

Everyone must obey the law.

すべての人は法律を守らなければなりません。

C1 noun /ˈæk.jʊ.mən/

acumen

鋭さ

Meaning

The ability to make good judgments and quick decisions; keenness and depth of perception.

Example

His business acumen helped the company grow rapidly.

彼のビジネス鋭さは会社の急成長を助けた。

B2 adjective /ˈvɒl.ən.tər.i/

Voluntary

自発的

Meaning

done willingly without being forced; given or done freely

Example

She made a voluntary donation to the charity.

彼女は慈善団体に自発的に寄付をしました。

A1 noun /pəˈteɪ.toʊ/

Potato

ジャガイモ

Meaning

a round white vegetable with a brown or red skin that grows underground

Example

She boiled potatoes for dinner.

彼女は夕食にジャガイモを茹でました。

B2 noun draʊt

drought

干ばつ

Meaning

A prolonged period of abnormally low rainfall; a shortage of water.

Example

Drought impacts crop growth significantly.

干ばつは作物の成長に大きな影響を与えます。

C1 adjective /ˌpæn.əˈræm.ɪk/

panoramic

パノラマビュー

Meaning

Giving a wide view of an extensive area in all directions.

Example

The hotel offers panoramic views of the ocean.

ホテルは海のパノラミックビューを提供します。

C2 noun, verb /ˈmaɪər/

mire

Meaning

A stretch of swampy or boggy ground; as a verb, to entangle or involve someone in a difficult situation.

Example

The car was stuck in the mire after the heavy rain.

C2 adjective /ˈdʒen.ɪ.tɪv/

genitive

所有格

Meaning

relating to or denoting a case of nouns and pronouns indicating possession

Example

In English, the genitive case is often shown with an apostrophe and 's'.

英語では、所有格はアポストロフィと's'で示されます。

C1 adjective /dʒəˈnɛrɪk/

generic

ジェネリック

Meaning

characteristic of or relating to a whole group or class; not specific

Example

This medicine is available in generic form.

この薬はジェネリックの形態で提供されています。

B2 adjective /ˈræp.ɪd/

Rapid

迅速な；急速な；素早い；

Meaning

happening in a short time or at a fast pace

Example

The rapid growth of technology has changed our daily lives.

テクノロジーの急速な成長は私たちの日常生活を変えました。

B2 verb ɪnˈvɛst.ɪŋ

investing

投資

Meaning

The act of putting money into financial schemes, shares, property, or a commercial venture with the expectation of achieving a profit.

Example

Investing in stocks can generate long-term wealth.

株式投資は長期的な富を生むことができます。

C2 verb /kənˈvoʊk/

convoke

召集する

Meaning

to call together or summon a meeting or assembly

Example

The committee convoked an emergency session to discuss the crisis.

委員会は危機を議論するために緊急セッションを召集しました。

C2 noun /ˈneɪvəri/

knavery

詐欺

Meaning

dishonest or deceitful behavior; trickery

Example

The politician’s knavery was exposed by the media.

政治家の詐欺はメディアによって暴露された。

B1 noun fʌnd

fund

基金

Meaning

A sum of money saved or made available for a particular purpose.

Example

The government allocated a fund for disaster relief.

政府は災害救援のために基金を割り当てました。

A1 noun /ˈmʌni/

money

幸福

Meaning

A medium of exchange in the form of coins and banknotes; wealth or financial resources.

Example

He saved enough money to buy a new car.

彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、幸せを隠せなかった。

C1 noun /teɪnt/

Taint

汚点; マーク; 腐敗または汚染

Meaning

a stain or mark that spoils something; corruption or contamination

Example

The scandal left a permanent taint on his reputation.

スキャンダルは彼の評判に永続的な汚点を残しました。

B1 adjective /ˈæk.jə.rət/

Accurate

正確; 正しい;

Meaning

correct, exact, and without any mistakes

Example

The weather forecast was completely accurate.

天気予報は完全に正確でした。

A2 adjective /ɡreɪ/

Grey

灰色

Meaning

having a color between black and white

Example

The grey clouds indicated that rain was coming.

灰色の雲は雨が降ることを示していた。

C2 verb /ɪnˈsteɪt/

instate

任命する

Meaning

To set up in position, office, or authority.

Example

The board decided to instate her as the new director.

取締役会は彼女を新しいディレクターにインステイトすることを決定しました。

C1 noun /ˈpriːˌkɜrsər/

precursor

前兆

Meaning

Something or someone that comes before another and indicates the approach of something else.

Example

The steam engine was a precursor to modern trains.

蒸気機関車は現代の列車の前兆でした。

C2 noun /ˈɡʌp.i fɪʃ/

Guppy fish

グッピー

Meaning

a small colorful freshwater fish popular in aquariums, known for its vibrant colors and easy breeding

Example

The guppy fish is perfect for beginners who want to start an aquarium.

グッピーは、水槽を始めたい初心者にぴったりです。

C2 noun /ˈnaɪɪˌlɪzəm/

nihilism

虚無主義

Meaning

The rejection of all religious and moral principles, often in the belief that life is meaningless.

Example

The philosopher was criticized for promoting nihilism.

哲学者はニヒリズムを推進したとして批判されました。

C2 verb /ˈtɛmpəˌraɪz/

temporize

先延ばしにする

Meaning

To delay making a decision or taking action in order to gain time.

Example

The politician temporized when asked about the controversial issue.

政治家はその論争の的になっている問題について質問されると、先延ばしにした。

C2 verb /ˈsɪbəleɪt/

sibilate

シューという音で発音する

Meaning

To pronounce with a hissing sound.

Example

The actor sibilated his lines for dramatic effect.

俳優はドラマチックな効果のためにセリフをシューという音で発音しました。

B1 adjective /sɪˈlek.tɪd/

selected

選ばれた

Meaning

carefully chosen from a group for a particular purpose

Example

He was one of the selected candidates for the scholarship.

彼は奨学金のために選ばれた候補者の一人でした。

C2 noun /əbˈsɪdiən/

obsidian

オブシディアン (黒いガラスのような火山岩)

Meaning

A hard, dark, glasslike volcanic rock formed by rapid solidification of lava.

Example

The knife was made from sharp obsidian.

ナイフは鋭いオブシディアンで作られていた。

C1 noun

Longitude

経度

B1 noun dɛt

debt

借金

Meaning

A sum of money that is owed or due.

Example

High levels of debt can lead to a financial crisis.

高い負債レベルは、金融危機を引き起こす可能性があります。

C2 noun /ˌdɪsprəˈpɔːrʃən/

disproportion

不均衡

Meaning

a lack of balance or symmetry; an inequality

Example

There is a clear disproportion between rich and poor in many societies.

多くの社会において、富裕層と貧困層の間に明確な不均衡があります。

B2 adjective /hɪˈstɛrɪkəl/

hysterical

非常に面白い、または感情的に制御不能

Meaning

Extremely funny or uncontrollably emotional.

Example

The comedian's jokes were absolutely hysterical.

そのコメディアンのジョークはまさに爆笑ものだった。

B2 noun /moʊˈmɛn.təm/

momentum

勢い

Meaning

The quantity of motion of a moving body; the impetus and driving force gained by the development of a process or course of events.

Example

The company gained momentum after launching a new product.

会社は新しい製品を発売した後、勢いを得ました。

B2 noun /ˈɔːrɡənaɪzər/

organizer

主催者

Meaning

a person who arranges or coordinates activities, events, or groups; a tool or item used to keep things in order

Example

She worked as the main organizer of the international conference.

彼女は国際会議の主要な主催者だった。

B1 noun /ˈsɜːrkəmstæns/

circumstance

状況

Meaning

a fact or condition connected with an event or action

Example

She handled the difficult circumstances bravely.

彼女は困難な状況に勇敢に対処しました。

C2 noun /ˌdɛkləˈmeɪʃən/

declamation

朗読

Meaning

a formal speech delivered with rhetorical or dramatic effect

Example

Her declamation captivated the audience at the competition.

彼女の朗読は競技会で観客を魅了しました。

B1 verb /ˈwɪsəl/

whistle

口笛を吹く

Meaning

to make a high-pitched sound by blowing air through lips or teeth

Example

He likes to whistle while working.

彼は仕事をしながら口笛を吹くのが好きです。

C1 verb /ˈdɛsɪmeɪt/

decimate

壊滅させる

Meaning

To destroy or kill a large proportion of something.

Example

The wildfire decimated the forest.

森林火災が森を壊滅させました。

B2 verb /stɜːr/

stir

かき混ぜる

Meaning

to mix or move something in a circular motion, especially in liquid

Example

She stirred the soup to make sure it didn't burn.

彼女はスープをかき混ぜて、焦げないようにした。

B2 noun /ˌmɛθəˈdɑlədʒi/

methodology

方法論

Meaning

A system of methods used in a particular area of study or activity.

Example

The research was conducted using a new methodology.

その研究は新しいメソドロジーを使って行われました。

C1 verb /ˈkʌn.dʒər/

conjure

召喚する

Meaning

to summon something as if by magic; to imagine vividly

Example

The magician conjured a rabbit out of the hat.

魔法使いは帽子からウサギを召喚しました。

C2 noun /traɪˈʌmvɪrət/

triumvirate

三頭政治

Meaning

A political regime ruled or dominated by three powerful individuals.

Example

The Roman Republic was once governed by a triumvirate.

ローマ共和政はかつて三頭政治によって統治されていました。

C1 verb /ˈkwɪvər/

quiver

震える

Meaning

To tremble or shake with slight but rapid motion.

Example

Her lips began to quiver as she tried not to cry.

彼女は泣かないように努力しながら唇が震え始めました。

C2 noun /ɛmˈpɔːriəm/

emporium

大規模な店

Meaning

A large retail store selling a wide variety of goods.

Example

They visited the new emporium to buy furniture and home decor.

彼らは新しいエンポリウムを訪れて、家具とホームデコールを買いました。

B2 adjective /ˈaɪ.dəl/

Idle

怠惰な; 非活動的な; 使われていない

Meaning

lazy; inactive; not working or being used

Example

The factory workers were idle during the strike.

工場の労働者はストライキ中に暇だった。

C1 noun /ˈkroʊ.bɑːr/

Crowbar

バール

Meaning

a heavy iron bar with a curved end used as a lever for prying things apart

Example

He used a crowbar to remove the old nails.

彼は古い釘を取り除くためにクローバーを使いました。

A2 noun /brɪk/

brick

レンガ

Meaning

A rectangular block of clay or similar material used in building walls and other structures.

Example

The workers laid brick after brick to build the wall.

作業員たちは壁を作るためにレンガを一つ一つ積み上げていった。

C1 noun /ˌaɪ.diˈɒl.ə.dʒi/

ideology

イデオロギー

Meaning

A system of ideas and ideals, especially one that forms the basis of economic or political theory and policy.

Example

Democracy is based on the ideology of freedom and equality.

民主主義は自由と平等のイデオロギーに基づいています。

C1 adjective /dɪsˈsɪmɪlər/

dissimilar

異なる

Meaning

Not alike; different.

Example

Though they are twins, their personalities are dissimilar.

彼らは双子だが、性格は異なる。

C2 verb /ˈɛkspieɪt/

expiate

Meaning

to make amends for guilt or wrongdoing

Example

He tried to expiate his crime by helping the poor.

C2 noun /djuːˈplɪsɪti/

duplicity

二重性

Meaning

Deceitfulness or double-dealing; dishonesty.

Example

Her duplicity was revealed during the investigation.

調査中に彼女の二重性が明らかになった。

C2 noun /ɪnˈtɜːrstɪs/

interstice

隙間

Meaning

a small space that lies between things

Example

Light filtered through the narrow interstices of the wall.

光は壁の狭い隙間を通して漏れた。

C1 verb/adjective /ˈɡræspɪŋ/

grasping

しっかりつかむ / 欲張り

Meaning

Holding firmly; or (as an adjective) excessively greedy.

Example

The child was grasping her mother’s hand tightly.

その子は母親の手をしっかりつかんでいた。

A2 noun, verb, adjective /ˈprɛzənt/

present

プレゼント

Meaning

existing or happening now; to give something to someone in a formal way

Example

She presented her report to the team yesterday.

彼女は昨日チームに報告書を提出しました。

A2 noun /ˈprɒd.ʌkt/

Product

製品

Meaning

something that is manufactured or produced; the result of a process

Example

The company launched a new product in the market.

その会社は市場に新しい製品を発売しました。

C1 noun /kəˈmɪtl̩/

committal

収監 / 拘束

Meaning

The action of sending a person to prison or a mental hospital; also the act of committing something to a particular place.

Example

The judge ordered the committal of the accused to custody.

裁判官は被告を拘置所に送るよう命じました。

B2 noun /rɪˈvaɪ.vəl/

Revival

復活

Meaning

an improvement in the condition or strength of something; renewed interest in or attention to something

Example

There has been a revival of interest in traditional crafts.

伝統的な工芸への関心が復活しました。

C1 noun, adjective /ˈpɑːrtɪzən/

partisan

党派の支持者

Meaning

A strong supporter of a party, cause, or person; showing biased allegiance.

Example

The debate quickly turned partisan, with each side defending their own agenda.

議論はすぐに党派的になり、各側は自分のアジェンダを擁護しました。

C1 verb rɪˈpel

repel

反発する

Meaning

To push away or force apart due to similar charges or properties.

Example

Protons repel each other.

陽子はお互いに反発し合う。

B1 noun rɪˈzɪs.təns

resistance

抵抗

Meaning

The refusal to accept or comply with something; the attempt to prevent something by action or argument.

Example

The resistance fought bravely against colonial forces.

レジスタンスは植民地軍に勇敢に立ち向かいました。

B2 noun /swɪŋ/

Swing

ブランコ

Meaning

move or cause to move back and forth or from side to side while suspended or on an axis

Example

The children love to swing in the park.

子供たちは公園でブランコをするのが好きです。

C2 adverb /ˈfɔːrbi/

forby

その上

Meaning

In addition; besides (archaic Scottish/English word).

Example

He is kind and generous, and wise forby.

彼は親切で寛大で、さらに賢いです。

C2 noun /kɪˈrɒpədɪst/

chiropodist

足病医

Meaning

A healthcare professional who diagnoses and treats foot problems.

Example

The chiropodist treated her painful corns and calluses.

足病医は彼女の痛いタコと鶏眼を治療した。

C1 adjective /əˈmiːnəbl/

amenable

協力的

Meaning

willing to cooperate or be influenced; open to suggestions

Example

She was amenable to the idea of working longer hours.

彼女は長時間働くという考えに賛成だった。

B2 adverb /ˈbəʊld.li/

Boldly

大胆に; 恐れずに

Meaning

in a confident and brave way; without fear

Example

She boldly stepped forward to face the challenge.

彼女は挑戦に立ち向かうために大胆に前進した。

C2 noun /eɪˈklɑː/

eclat

大成功

Meaning

Brilliant success, acclaim, or great public approval.

Example

The artist's debut performance was met with great éclat.

アーティストの初めてのパフォーマンスは大成功を収めました。

C1 adjective /ˈdɪn.dʒi/

Dingy

汚れていて暗い; 色が鈍い

Meaning

dark and dirty; gloomy; dull in color

Example

The old building had dingy walls that needed painting.

古い建物は、塗装が必要な汚れた壁を持っていた。

C1 verb /spɜːrn/

spurn

軽蔑して拒絶する

Meaning

To reject something or someone with disdain or contempt.

Example

She spurned his offer of help.

彼女は軽蔑の気持ちで彼の助けの申し出を拒絶した。

C2 noun, adjective /ɪˈklɪptɪk/

ecliptic

黄道

Meaning

The apparent path of the sun across the sky; relating to eclipses or this path.

Example

The ecliptic is the plane of Earth's orbit around the Sun.

黄道は地球の太陽の周りの軌道の平面です。

B1 noun /ˈɡroʊ.sər/

Grocer

食料品店

Meaning

a person who sells food and household goods in a shop

Example

The grocer has fresh vegetables and fruits in his store.

食料品店には新鮮な果物や野菜があります。

A2 adjective /ˈpaʊə.fəl/

powerful

強力な

Meaning

Having great power or strength.

Example

The James Webb Telescope is the most powerful space observatory.

ジェームズ・ウェブ望遠鏡は最も強力な宇宙望遠鏡です。

C1 noun /ˈtrævɪsti/

travesty

Meaning

A false, absurd, or distorted representation of something.

Example

The trial was a travesty of justice.

C1 noun /ˈtæn.dəm/

Tandem

タンデム自転車

Meaning

a bicycle built for two riders, one behind the other

Example

The couple enjoyed riding their tandem bicycle through the park.

カップルは公園で自分たちのタンデム自転車に乗って楽しんでいました。

B1 verb /daɪn/

dine

食事する

Meaning

to eat a meal, especially the main meal of the day

Example

We usually dine at seven o'clock in the evening.

私たちは通常、夕方七時に食事します。

B1 verb /ɪmˈplɔɪ/

employ

雇う

Meaning

to hire someone to do a job; to use something effectively

Example

The company plans to employ more engineers next year.

その会社は来年、もっと多くのエンジニアを雇う予定です。

C1 noun /ˈmaʊθ.fʊl/

mouthful

一口

Meaning

the amount of food or drink that fills the mouth, or a long and difficult word or phrase

Example

He took a big mouthful of water after the run.

彼はランニングの後で大きな一口水を飲んだ。

B1 noun /rɪˈpleɪsmənt/

replacement

交換

Meaning

the act of substituting one thing or person for another

Example

She got a replacement for her damaged phone.

彼女は壊れた電話の交換を受けました。

C1 noun /ˈbjuːɡəl/

Bugle

バグル

Meaning

a brass musical instrument similar to a trumpet but without valves, used especially for military calls

Example

The soldier played the bugle to signal the start of the ceremony.

兵士は式典の開始を合図するためにバグルを吹いた

B2 verb /ˈælaɪ/

ally

味方

Meaning

To unite or form a connection or partnership with another person, group, or nation.

Example

The two countries decided to ally against their common enemy.

二国は共通の敵に対して連携することを決定した。

A1 noun /bred/

Bread

パン

Meaning

a food made from flour, water, and yeast mixed together and baked

Example

She bought fresh bread from the bakery.

彼女はパン屋で新鮮なパンを買いました。

C2 adverb /əˈsʌndər/

asunder

バラバラに

Meaning

into separate parts; apart

Example

The ancient empire was torn asunder by war.

古代の帝国は戦争でバラバラにされてしまった。

C2 verb /ˈfɒn.dəl/

fondle

撫でる

Meaning

To stroke or caress lovingly or gently.

Example

She fondled the kitten gently in her lap.

彼女は膝の上で子猫を優しく撫でていました。

B1 noun /ˈreɪn.boʊ/

Rainbow

虹

Meaning

an arch of colors formed in the sky by sunlight shining through rain

Example

After the storm, a beautiful rainbow appeared in the sky.

嵐の後、空に美しい虹が現れました。

B1 adjective /kiːn/

Keen

鋭い; 激しい; 熱心

Meaning

sharp; acute; intense; eager

Example

She has a keen interest in science.

彼女は科学に強い関心を持っています。

C2 noun /ˈɛpəlɛt/

epaulet

肩章

Meaning

An ornamental shoulder piece on a garment, especially on the coat or jacket of a military uniform.

Example

The general’s uniform had a golden epaulet on each shoulder.

将軍の制服は、両肩に金色のエポーレットが付いていた。

C1 noun /ˈstaɪpend/

Stipend

奨学金

Meaning

a fixed regular sum paid as a salary or allowance

Example

The research student receives a monthly stipend for living expenses.

研究学生は生活費のために毎月奨学金を受け取ります。

C1 adjective eɪˈsɪŋ.krə.nəs

asynchronous

非同期の

Meaning

Of or requiring a form of computer control timing protocol in which a specific operation begins upon receipt of an indication that the preceding operation has been completed.

Example

Asynchronous courses allow students to learn at their own pace.

非同期コースは学生が自分のペースで学べるようにします。

C2 adjective /ˈpɑːrləs/

parlous

危険な

Meaning

Full of danger or risk; precarious.

Example

The company is in a parlous financial state.

その会社は危険な財政状態にあります。

C1 adjective /ɪmˈpoʊzɪŋ/

imposing

威圧的な

Meaning

having an appearance that is grand, impressive, or commanding

Example

The castle is an imposing structure overlooking the valley.

その城は谷を見下ろす威圧的な構造です。

B2 noun ˈæsɪd reɪn

acid rain

酸性雨

Meaning

Rainfall made acidic by atmospheric pollution, especially from industrial emissions.

Example

Acid rain damages crops and buildings.

酸性雨は作物や建物にダメージを与えます。

C1 adjective /ˌʌnˈpɑr.də.nə.bəl/

Unpardonable

許されざる

Meaning

too bad to be forgiven; inexcusable

Example

His betrayal of trust was an unpardonable offense.

彼の裏切りは許されざる犯罪でした。

B2 adjective ˈsiːm.ləs

seamless

シームレス

Meaning

A process or service that works without any interruption.

Example

A seamless checkout process improves user satisfaction.

シームレスなチェックアウトプロセスは、ユーザーの満足度を向上させます。

C2 adjective /ˌpɪkəˈrɛsk/

picaresque

悪党の英雄の物語

Meaning

relating to a style of fiction depicting the adventures of a roguish hero

Example

The novel is a picaresque tale of a clever vagabond.

その小説は賢い浮浪者のピカレスクの物語です。

C2 noun /ˈkʌstərd ˈæpəl/

Custard Apple

クリームアップル

Meaning

a tropical fruit with sweet creamy white flesh and black seeds

Example

The custard apple has a sweet and creamy texture.

クリームアップルは甘くてクリーミーな食感です。

A1 noun, verb /rɛst/

rest

Meaning

to cease work or movement in order to relax or recover strength

Example

He needs to rest after the long journey.

B2 noun /ˈhɑːrd.ʃɪp/

Hardship

困難、苦難

Meaning

severe suffering or privation; difficulty or distress

Example

Despite facing many hardships during the war, the family remained united and hopeful.

戦争中に多くの困難に直面したにもかかわらず、家族は団結して希望に満ちていました。

C2 noun /ˈflætʃələns/

flatulence

消化器系のガスの蓄積

Meaning

the accumulation of gas in the digestive system; excessive gas in the stomach or intestines

Example

Eating beans can sometimes cause flatulence.

豆を食べると時々おならが出ることがあります。

C2 adjective /ˈbrɔːni/

brawny

筋肉質な

Meaning

Physically strong and muscular.

Example

The brawny man lifted the heavy box with ease.

その筋肉質の男性は重い箱を軽々と持ち上げた。