C1 noun /əˈbɪs/

abyss

深淵

Meaning

a deep, immeasurable space, chasm, or void; something seemingly without end

Example

The climbers looked down into the dark abyss below.

登山者たちは下の暗い深淵を見下ろしました。

B1 adverb /ˈpɜː.mə.nənt.li/

permanently

永続的に

Meaning

in a way that lasts or remains unchanged for a long time or forever

Example

She moved to the city permanently after finishing her studies.

彼女は学業を終えた後、永続的にその街に引っ越しました。

A2 noun /ˈɡroʊ.sər.i/

grocery

食料品店

Meaning

A store that sells food and household supplies.

Example

She went to the grocery to buy vegetables.

彼女は野菜を買うために食料品店に行きました。

C2 adjective /dɪˈdjuːsəbl/

deducible

推測可能な

Meaning

able to be deduced; possible to be inferred

Example

The solution is deducible from the data provided.

解決策は提供されたデータから推測可能です。

C1 adjective /ɪˈlʌstriəs/

illustrious

著名

Meaning

Well known, respected, and admired for past achievements.

Example

She had an illustrious career in medicine.

彼女は医学の分野で著名なキャリアを持っていた。

A1 noun /ker/

Care

ケア; 保護; 配慮

Meaning

the provision of what is necessary for health, welfare, or protection

Example

The nurse provided excellent care for the elderly patients.

看護師は高齢の患者に優れたケアを提供しました。

B2 verb /ˈpiːtər/

peter

次第に弱まる

Meaning

to diminish gradually and come to an end; to fade or dwindle away

Example

The excitement of the event began to peter out after a few hours.

イベントの興奮は数時間後に次第に収束し始めた。

C1 verb /əbˈsteɪn/

abstain

自制する

Meaning

To restrain oneself from indulging in or partaking of something.

Example

People often abstain from digital devices to enhance focus.

人々は集中力を高めるためにデジタル機器を使うのを自制することがよくあります。

C1 noun əˈpreɪ.zəl

appraisal

評価

Meaning

An assessment or evaluation of performance or quality.

Example

The annual appraisal determines salary increments.

年間の評価は給与の増加を決定します。

C1 noun /ˈtɪrəni/

tyranny

圧政

Meaning

Cruel and oppressive government or rule by a tyrant.

Example

The people revolted against the tyranny of their ruler.

人々は支配者の圧政に反抗しました。

B2 noun bækˈtɪə.ri.ə

bacteria

バクテリア

Meaning

A member of a large group of unicellular microorganisms which have cell walls but lack organelles and an organized nucleus.

Example

Specialized bacteria aid in waste decomposition.

専門的なバクテリアは廃棄物の分解を助けます。

B2 noun /ˈtrædʒ.ə.di/

Tragedy

悲劇; 災難

Meaning

an event causing great suffering, destruction, and distress; a serious drama with an unhappy ending

Example

The earthquake was a tragedy that affected thousands of families.

地震は多くの家族に影響を与えた悲劇でした。

C1 adjective /ɪˈlɒdʒ.ɪ.kəl/

Illogical

非論理的

Meaning

not reasonable or sensible; lacking logic

Example

It would be illogical to go swimming in such cold weather.

こんなに寒い天気で泳ぐのは非論理的です。

C1 adverb /ʌnˈnætʃrəli/

unnaturally

不自然に

Meaning

in a way that is not natural or normal; excessively or strangely

Example

He smiled unnaturally, making everyone feel uncomfortable.

彼は不自然に笑い、皆を居心地悪くさせた。

C1 noun /rɪˈmɛmbrəns/

remembrance

記憶

Meaning

the act of remembering or honoring someone or something

Example

A service was held in remembrance of the fallen soldiers.

戦死した兵士たちを記憶するための式典が行われた。

C1 adjective ˈser.ɪ.brəl

cerebral

大脳の

Meaning

Of the cerebrum of the brain.

Example

Cerebral functions regulate thoughts.

大脳機能は思考を調整します。

B1 verb /ɪnˈvɛnt/

invent

発明する

Meaning

to create or design something that has not existed before

Example

Thomas Edison invented the electric bulb.

トーマス・エジソンは電球を発明しました。

B2 verb /ˌɪntərˈfɪər/

interfere

幸せ

Meaning

to become involved in something that is not your concern; to hinder or obstruct

Example

Parents should not interfere in their children’s personal choices.

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。

B2 noun /ˈdiː.fekt/

Defect

欠陥

Meaning

a shortcoming, imperfection, or lack; a fault or flaw in something

Example

The manufacturing defect caused the product to fail after only one week.

製造上の欠陥により、製品はわずか1週間で故障しました。

C1 verb /ˌaʊtˈweɪ/

outweigh

より重要である

Meaning

To be more important, valuable, or significant than something else.

Example

The benefits of the new policy outweigh the risks.

新しい政策の利益はリスクを上回っています。

C1 verb /dɪˈtɛst/

detest

嫌う

Meaning

To dislike intensely or hate.

Example

I detest waking up early on weekends.

私は週末に早起きするのが嫌いです。

C1 adjective /ˈfræɡməntɪd/

fragmented

断片化, 分割, 不完全

Meaning

Having been broken into fragments; disjointed or incomplete.

Example

The information was fragmented and difficult to understand.

情報は断片化されていて、理解するのが難しかった。

B1 verb /ˈθretən/

threaten

脅す

Meaning

to express an intention to harm or punish someone; to be likely to cause harm

Example

The storm clouds threaten to bring heavy rain tonight.

嵐の雲は今夜激しい雨をもたらすと脅かしています。

B2 adjective /dæmp/

damp

湿った

Meaning

slightly wet, often in an unpleasant way

Example

The room felt cold and damp after the rain.

雨の後、部屋は冷たくて湿っていると感じました。

C1 adjective /ˈsted.fæst/

Steadfast

不動の; 固い; 揺るがない

Meaning

firm in belief, determination, or adherence; unwavering

Example

She remained steadfast in her commitment to helping the poor.

彼女は貧しい人々を助けるという自分の誓いに不動であり続けました。

C2 adverb, noun /ˈwɛə.wɪð/

wherewith

手段

Meaning

With which; the means or resources needed for something.

Example

He lacked the money wherewith to buy a new house.

彼は新しい家を買うためのお金がなかった。

C1 noun /ˈoʊvərˌtoʊn/

overtone

微妙な意味

Meaning

A subtle quality, implication, or additional meaning beyond the obvious.

Example

His speech had political overtones that were hard to ignore.

彼のスピーチには無視できない政治的なニュアンスが含まれていました。

C1 noun ˈaʊt.sɔːr.sɪŋ

outsourcing

アウトソーシング

Meaning

The practice of having certain job functions done outside a company instead of having an in-house department or employee handle them.

Example

Many companies use outsourcing to reduce labor costs.

多くの企業はコスト削減のためにアウトソーシングを利用しています。

A1 noun /ˈrɛst(ə)rɒnt/

restaurant

レストラン

Meaning

a place where meals are prepared and served to customers

Example

We went to the restaurant for dinner.

私たちは夕食のためにレストランに行きました。

C2 adverb, adjective /ˈɡrætɪs/ or /ˈɡreɪtɪs/

gratis

無料

Meaning

Without charge; free of cost.

Example

The drinks at the event were provided gratis.

イベントで提供された飲み物は無料でした。

B1 adjective /ˈrel.ə.tɪv/

Relative

相対的

Meaning

considered in comparison to something else; not absolute; comparative

Example

The cost of living is relative to your income level.

生活費はあなたの収入レベルに対して相対的です。

C1 noun /bəˈnɛv.ə.ləns/

benevolence

慈善または優しさ

Meaning

The quality of being well meaning and kindly; the disposition to do good.

Example

His benevolence towards the poor earned him respect.

貧しい人々に対する彼の優しさは、彼に尊敬をもたらしました。

C1 noun /ˌvəʊ.kəl.aɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/

vocalization

発声、言葉での感情や考えの表現

Meaning

The action of producing sounds with the voice; the expression of thoughts or feelings in spoken words.

Example

The vocalization of the singer captivated the audience.

歌手のボカライゼーションは観客を魅了した。

C2 adjective /ˈsɪnjuːi/

sinewy

筋肉質で強い

Meaning

Lean and muscular; strong and tough.

Example

The athlete had a sinewy build that showed his strength.

そのアスリートは筋肉質な体型をしており、力強さを示していた。

C2 noun /ˈfɜːrðərəns/

furtherance

促進

Meaning

The advancement or promotion of something.

Example

The new policy was introduced in furtherance of social justice.

新しい政策は社会的正義の促進のために導入されました。

A2 adverb /ˈdʒɛnərəli/

generally

一般的に

Meaning

in most cases; usually; as a rule

Example

He generally arrives at work before 9 a.m.

彼は一般的に午前9時前に仕事に到着します。

C2 adjective /ˈprɒmɪsəri/

promissory

約束的

Meaning

Containing or conveying a promise, especially in writing.

Example

He signed a promissory note to repay the loan.

彼はローンを返済するために約束手形にサインしました。

B1 adjective /ɪmˈpres.ɪv/

Impressive

印象的な

Meaning

striking; remarkable; having the ability to impress

Example

Her impressive performance earned her a standing ovation.

彼女の印象的な演技はスタンディングオベーションを受けた。

B1 adjective /pleɪn/

plain

簡単な

Meaning

simple or clear, without decoration or complexity

Example

She wore a plain white dress to the ceremony.

彼女は式典にシンプルな白いドレスを着ていました。

C1 adjective ˌɜː.ɡəˈnɒm.ɪk

ergonomic

人間工学デザイン

Meaning

Designed for efficiency and comfort in the working environment; user-friendly and reducing strain.

Example

The chair has an ergonomic design for better posture.

この椅子は、より良い姿勢のためにエルゴノミックデザインを採用しています。

C2 adjective /ɪmˈpɪəriəs/

imperious

横柄な

Meaning

Arrogantly domineering or overbearing.

Example

Her imperious tone made it hard for others to argue.

彼女の横柄な口調は他の人々が議論するのを難しくしました。

B2 noun /tɒŋz/

Tongs

トング

Meaning

a tool consisting of two movable arms that are joined at one end, used for picking up and holding things

Example

Use the tongs to pick up the hot pieces of meat from the grill.

グリルから熱い肉片をつかむためにトングを使います。

A2 verb /ʌpˈdeɪt/

update

更新

Meaning

to make something more modern or current; to provide new information

Example

Please update your software regularly.

定期的にソフトウェアを更新してください。

B2 verb /ˈresəl/

wrestle

レスリング

Meaning

to fight by grappling and trying to throw down an opponent; to struggle with a problem

Example

The children like to wrestle on the playground.

子供たちは遊び場でレスリングするのが好きです。

A1 verb /læst/

last

続く

Meaning

to continue to exist or happen for a period of time; to endure

Example

The meeting lasted for three hours.

ミーティングは三時間続きました。

B2 noun /tʃʌŋk/

chunk

塊 / 断片

Meaning

a thick or solid piece of something

Example

She cut the cake into large chunks.

彼女はケーキを大きな塊に切った。

C1 verb /kriːk/

creak

高い音できしむ音を立てる

Meaning

to make a high-pitched, squeaking noise when moved

Example

The old door creaked as she opened it.

古いドアは彼女が開けるときにきしんだ。

B2 noun /dɪˌtɜː.mɪˈneɪ.ʃən/

determination

決意

Meaning

Firmness of purpose; the quality of being determined; resolve.

Example

His determination to succeed was unwavering.

成功するための彼の決意は揺るぎなかった。

C1 noun /ɔːˈtɒmətən/

automaton

自動機械

Meaning

A machine that works automatically; also refers to a person who behaves like a machine, without thinking.

Example

He worked like an automaton, without showing any emotion.

彼は感情を見せずにオートマトンのように働いていました。

C1 noun /ˈdɛdlɒk/

deadlock

行き詰まり

Meaning

a situation in which progress is impossible because of disagreement

Example

Negotiations reached a deadlock after neither side agreed to compromise.

交渉は双方が妥協に同意しなかったため行き詰まりました。

B2 noun prəʊb

probe

探査機

Meaning

An unmanned exploratory spacecraft designed to transmit information about its environment.

Example

The probe collected data from the planet's surface.

そのプローブは惑星の表面からデータを収集しました。

B2 adjective /məˈkænɪkəl/

mechanical

幸せ

Meaning

relating to machines or the way they work

Example

She has a good understanding of mechanical systems.

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。

Meaning

to admit something is true or valid, often reluctantly

Example

She finally conceded that she was wrong.

C1 adjective ɪn ˈfleɪ.ʃə.ner.i

inflationary

インフレ的

Meaning

Characterized by or tending to cause monetary inflation; relating to rising prices.

Example

The government took measures to control inflationary pressures.

政府はインフレ圧力を制御するために措置を講じた。

C2 adjective /dæŋk/

dank

湿っていて寒い

Meaning

unpleasantly damp and cold

Example

The basement was dark and dank, filled with a musty smell.

地下室は暗くて湿っていて、悪臭が充満していました。

C2 verb /ˈmɒlikɒdl/

mollycoddle

甘やかす

Meaning

To treat someone in an overprotective and indulgent way.

Example

Parents should avoid mollycoddling their children too much.

親は子供を過度に甘やかすのを避けるべきです。

C2 noun ˌbaɪ.oʊ.əˈveɪ.lə.bɪl.ə.ti

bioavailability

体内吸収能力

Meaning

The degree to which a substance can be absorbed and used by the body.

Example

Turmeric's bioavailability increases when consumed with black pepper.

ターメリックのバイオアベイラビリティは、黒コショウと一緒に摂取することで増加します。

A2 adverb /ˈnaʊədeɪz/

Now-a-days

今どき; 現在

Meaning

at the present time; in these times

Example

Now-a-days, people prefer online shopping.

現在、人々はオンラインショッピングを好む。

C2 noun /ˈbʌɡəˌbuː/

bugaboo

恐怖 / 不安

Meaning

An object of fear or worry; an imagined cause of anxiety.

Example

The threat of inflation became a political bugaboo.

インフレーションの脅威は政治的な恐怖に変わった。

B2 adjective /ɪsˈlɑːmɪk/

islamic

イスラームの

Meaning

relating to Islam, its followers, or its teachings

Example

The city has many Islamic cultural centers.

その都市には多くのイスラーム文化センターがあります。

B1 verb /ɪnˈʃʊər/

ensure

確実にする

Meaning

To make certain that something will happen or be the case.

Example

Please ensure that the door is locked before you leave.

出発前にドアが閉まっていることを確認してください。

C2 adjective /ˈtɔɪl.səm/

toilsome

骨の折れる

Meaning

Involving hard or exhausting work; laborious.

Example

The workers had a toilsome day in the hot sun.

作業員たちは暑い太陽の下で骨の折れる一日を過ごした。

B2 adjective /ˈɡlɒsi/

glossy

光沢のある

Meaning

Shiny and smooth in appearance; attractive on the surface but sometimes lacking depth.

Example

She bought a glossy magazine from the store.

彼女は店で光沢のある雑誌を買いました。

C1 adjective /ˌwɛlˈbrɛd/

well-bred

育ちが良い

Meaning

Having or showing good manners; properly raised.

Example

She is a well-bred young lady with excellent manners.

彼女は素晴らしいマナーを持つ育ちの良い若い女性です。

B1 verb /əˈweɪk/

awake

目を覚ます

Meaning

to stop sleeping; to become conscious or alert

Example

I awake every morning at six o'clock.

私は毎朝6時に目を覚ます。

C1 adjective ˈkwɒn.tɪ.faɪ.ə.bəl

quantifiable

定量可能な

Meaning

Able to be expressed or measured as a quantity; capable of being counted or calculated.

Example

The impact of the project is quantifiable.

プロジェクトの影響は定量可能です。

C2 noun /ˌɛləˈkjuːʃn/

elocution

弁論術

Meaning

The skill of clear and expressive speech, especially in public speaking.

Example

She improved her elocution through constant practice.

彼女は継続的な練習を通じて弁論術を向上させた。

C1 noun ˈklaɪmət ˌrɛɡjʊˈleɪʃən

climate regulation

気候調整

Meaning

The moderation of climate conditions through natural or artificial processes.

Example

Forests help in climate regulation by stabilizing local temperatures.

森林は地域の温度を安定させることで気候調整に役立ちます。

B2 verb /kəmˈpoʊz/

compose

作曲する

Meaning

to create music or writing; to make up; to calm oneself

Example

She composes beautiful songs.

彼女は美しい歌を作曲します。

C1 verb /ˌoʊvərˈrʌn/

overrun

侵略する

Meaning

to spread over or occupy completely; to exceed a limit or time

Example

The garden was overrun with weeds.

庭は雑草に覆われていた。

B2 verb /ˈɪnəveɪt/

innovate

革新

Meaning

To introduce new methods, ideas, or products.

Example

The company must innovate to stay ahead of its competitors.

その企業は競争相手を追い越すために革新を続けなければならない。

C1 verb /əˈpɛnd/

append

追加する

Meaning

to add something as an attachment or supplement, usually at the end of a document or list

Example

She decided to append a note to the end of the report.

彼女は報告書の最後にメモを追加することに決めました。

C1 noun /ˈsɛntɪˌliːtər/

centiliter

Meaning

a freshwater fish species found in the Surma river system of Bangladesh and northeastern India

Example

Surma fish is native to the rivers of Sylhet region.

スルマ魚はシレット地域の川に生息しています。