C2 verb /əkˈsiːd/

accede

同意する

Meaning

to agree to a request, proposal, or demand; to assume an office or position

Example

The government finally acceded to the demands of the protesters.

政府はついに抗議者の要求に応じた。

C2 adjective /ˈʌndjʊleɪtɪŋ/

undulating

波打つ

Meaning

Having a smoothly rising and falling form or motion like waves.

Example

We drove through undulating hills.

私たちは起伏のある丘をドライブしました。

B2 noun /stæns/

stance

立場

Meaning

a person's attitude, opinion, or position on an issue

Example

The company took a strong stance on environmental protection.

その会社は環境保護に強い立場を取った。

B1 adjective ˈsteɪbl

stable

安定した

Meaning

Not likely to change or fail; firmly established.

Example

Strong nuclear force keeps the nucleus stable.

強い核力は原子核を安定させる。

B2 noun /ˌmɪsbɪˈheɪvjər/

misbehavior

不正行為

Meaning

bad or improper behavior

Example

The teacher punished the student for his misbehavior.

教師は彼の不正行為で生徒を罰しました。

A2 noun /ˈdrɑː.mə/

drama

ドラマ

Meaning

a play for theater, radio, or television, or an exciting or emotional situation

Example

She loves watching historical drama series.

彼女は歴史的なドラマシリーズを見るのが好きです。

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。

C1 noun /ˈkɒb.lər/

Cobbler

靴屋

Meaning

a person who repairs shoes and other leather goods

Example

The cobbler fixed my broken shoes perfectly.

靴屋は私の壊れた靴を完璧に修理しました。

C1 noun /pəˈrɛnθəsɪs/

parenthesis

括弧

Meaning

A pair of curved marks ( ) used to enclose words or numbers; also an interruption or digression in speech or writing.

Example

The explanation was given in a parenthesis within the text.

説明はテキスト内の括弧に含まれていました。

A2 adjective ˌɪn.təˈnæʃ.ən.əl

international

国際的な

Meaning

Existing, occurring, or carried on between two or more nations and their citizens.

Example

International standards improve competitiveness.

国際基準は競争力を高めます。

C1 noun /jiːst/

Yeast

イースト

Meaning

microorganisms used in baking and brewing to cause fermentation

Example

Add yeast to the flour to make the bread rise.

パンを膨らませるために小麦粉にイーストを加えます。

C1 noun /ˈbærɪstər/

barrister

弁護士

Meaning

A type of lawyer in certain legal systems who specializes in courtroom advocacy and litigation.

Example

The barrister argued the case passionately before the judge.

弁護士は裁判官の前で情熱的にケースを弁論しました。

B2 adjective /slæk/

slack

緩い

Meaning

not tight, firm, or busy; lacking tension or activity

Example

Business is slack during the rainy season.

雨季の間、ビジネスは鈍くなる。

B2 noun /ˈɪm.pʌls/

Impulse

衝動; 突然の欲求

Meaning

a sudden strong and unreflective urge or desire to act; a driving force or motivation

Example

She bought the expensive dress on impulse and later regretted the purchase.

彼女は衝動で高価なドレスを買い、後でその購入を後悔しました。

C2 noun /tʊˈriːn/

tureen

ターリーン

Meaning

A large deep dish with a cover, used for serving soups or stews.

Example

She brought the hot soup to the table in a silver tureen.

彼女は銀色のターリーンで熱いスープをテーブルに運びました。

B1 noun ˈtʊə.rɪ.zəm

tourism

観光

Meaning

The commercial organization and operation of vacations and visits to places of interest.

Example

Tourism drives economic growth in many countries.

観光業は多くの国で経済成長を促進します。

B2 adjective /ˈduː.əl/

Dual

二重の

Meaning

having two parts or consisting of two elements; double

Example

She has dual citizenship of both countries.

彼女は二つの国の二重国籍を持っています。

B2 noun /həˈraɪ.zənz/

horizons

地平線

Meaning

The limit of a person's mental perception, experience, or interest.

Example

The telescope opens new horizons for astronomy.

望遠鏡は天文学の新しい地平線を開きます。

B2 adjective /ˈkwɔːrtərli/

Quarterly

四半期ごと

Meaning

occurring every three months; relating to a quarter of a year

Example

The company publishes quarterly reports to shareholders.

会社は株主に四半期ごとの報告書を発行します。

C1 verb /ɪnˈsɪnjueɪt/

insinuate

Meaning

To suggest or hint something indirectly and often unpleasantly.

Example

He insinuated that she had lied about her qualifications.

B1 noun /rɪˈleɪ.ʃən/

Relation

関係; 親戚

Meaning

the way in which two or more people or things are connected; a family member

Example

They have a strong business relation that has lasted for years.

彼らは長年続く強力なビジネス関係を持っています。

B1 noun /ˈhel.mət/

Helmet

ヘルメット

Meaning

a hard or padded protective hat worn by motorcyclists, construction workers, or soldiers

Example

The cyclist always wore a bright yellow helmet for safety and visibility while riding.

サイクリストは常に安全性と視認性のために明るい黄色いヘルメットを着用していました。

C1 adjective /ˈmaɪzərli/

miserly

けちな

Meaning

Unwilling to spend money; stingy.

Example

She lived a miserly life, refusing to buy anything new.

彼女はけちな生活を送り、新しいものを買うことを拒んでいた。

A2 verb /səˈdʒɛst/

suggest

提案する

Meaning

to put forward an idea, plan, or recommendation for consideration

Example

He suggested going to the new restaurant for dinner.

彼は新しいレストランで夕食を取ることを提案しました。

C1 noun /ˈɛpɪˌlɔːɡ/

epilogue

エピローグ

Meaning

A section at the end of a book, play, or speech that serves as a conclusion.

Example

The author included an epilogue to explain what happened to the characters later.

著者は登場人物たちのその後について説明するためにエピローグを追加しました。

A2 noun /skɪlz/

skills

技術

Meaning

The ability to do something well; expertise.

Example

Learning new skills can increase personal and professional growth.

新しいスキルを学ぶことで、個人的および職業的成長が促進されることがあります。

C2 adjective /ˈkɔːpjʊlənt/

corpulent

肥満の, 太った

Meaning

fat or obese; having a large bulky body

Example

The corpulent man struggled to fit into the small chair.

その太った男性は、小さな椅子に座るのに苦労していました。

C2 adjective /luːd/

lewd

下品な

Meaning

Sexually offensive, obscene, or vulgar.

Example

He was arrested for making lewd remarks in public.

彼は公共の場で下品な発言をしたため、逮捕された。

B1 adjective /ʌnˈpɒpjʊlə/

unpopular

不人気な

Meaning

not liked or supported by many people

Example

The decision was unpopular with the public.

その決定は世間で不人気だった。

C2 adjective ˌnjʊə.rəʊ.prəˈtek.tɪv

neuroprotective

神経保護

Meaning

Having the ability to protect nerve cells from damage, degeneration, or impaired function.

Example

Omega-3 fatty acids have neuroprotective benefits.

オメガ-3脂肪酸は神経保護効果があります。

B1 noun /ˈsteɪt.mənt/

Statement

声明

Meaning

a definite or clear expression of something in speech or writing; an official account of facts

Example

The CEO issued a statement about the company's future plans.

CEOは会社の将来計画についての声明を発表しました。

A2 adjective /ˈmɒdən/

modern

現代的

Meaning

relating to the present or recent times, not ancient or old-fashioned

Example

They live in a modern apartment with new facilities.

彼らは新しい設備のある現代的なアパートに住んでいます。

B1 adverb /spəˈsɪfɪkli/

specifically

特に

Meaning

in a clear and exact way

Example

He was specifically asked to handle the finances.

彼は特に財務を扱うように頼まれました。

B1 noun /sɔɪl/

soil

土壌

Meaning

The upper layer of earth in which plants grow.

Example

The soil in this area is reddish.

この地域の土壌は赤みがかっています。

B1 noun ˌhjuː.mən ˈraɪts

human rights

人権

Meaning

A right that is believed to belong justifiably to every person.

Example

Human rights protect individual freedoms.

人権は個人の自由を守ります。

C1 noun /ˈkæn.ɪ.bəl/

Cannibal

人食い

Meaning

a person who eats the flesh of other human beings

Example

The explorer's journal described rumors of cannibals living on the remote island.

探検家の日記には、遠くの島で人食いが生きているという噂が書かれていました。

C1 adjective /ˈpəʊ.tənt/

Potent

強力な; 効果的な; 影響力のある

Meaning

having great strength, power, or effect; influential

Example

The medicine is very potent and should be taken carefully.

その薬は非常に強力であり、慎重に服用すべきです。

C2 adjective /ˈvɪndɪkeɪtɪv/

vindicative

弁護的

Meaning

showing a tendency to vindicate or justify; inclined to defend

Example

Her vindicative tone showed that she strongly believed in her innocence.

彼女の弁護的な口調は、彼女が無罪であると強く信じていることを示していた。

C1 noun /ˈkruːsɪbəl/

crucible

過酷な試練、溶鉱炉

Meaning

a severe test or trial; a container used for heating substances to very high temperatures

Example

The team emerged stronger from the crucible of competition.

チームは競争の過酷な試練を乗り越えて、より強くなった。

A2 noun /ˈkʊki/

cookie

クッキー

Meaning

a small sweet baked food, usually with flour, sugar, and butter

Example

She offered me a chocolate chip cookie.

彼女は私にチョコチップクッキーをくれました。

C1 adjective /rɪˈdʌn.dənt/

redundant

冗長な

Meaning

Not or no longer needed or useful; superfluous.

Example

The report contained redundant information.

その報告書には冗長な情報が含まれていました。

C1 adjective /ɪˈvæljʊətɪv/

evaluative

評価的

Meaning

Relating to or involving evaluation or assessment.

Example

The evaluative phase of the project involves assessing its success.

プロジェクトの評価段階は、その成功を評価することを含みます。

C2 adjective /ˈɛstɪməbl/

estimable

尊敬すべき

Meaning

Worthy of great respect.

Example

Her estimable achievements inspired the whole community.

彼女の尊敬に値する業績はコミュニティ全体にインスピレーションを与えました。

B2 adjective /slɪk/

slick

滑らかな

Meaning

Smooth, clever, or efficient, often in a way that seems superficial.

Example

He gave a slick presentation to impress the investors.

彼は投資家を感動させるために滑らかなプレゼンテーションを行った。

B2 verb /ɪnˈtɜːrprət/

interpret

Meaning

to explain the meaning of something; to translate orally

Example

She had to interpret the speech for the foreign guests.

B2 verb, noun, adjective /ˈtɛndər/

tender

提案 / 優しい

Meaning

to offer formally; soft and delicate in texture or character; a formal offer or proposal

Example

The company tendered its resignation to the board.

会社は取締役会に辞表を提出しました。

C1 verb ɪkˈstræp.ə.leɪt

Extrapolate

外挿する

Meaning

Making future estimates based on existing information

Example

Scientists extrapolate climate changes based on past data.

科学者たちは過去のデータに基づいて気候変動を外挿します。

C2 noun /ˈsɔː.dər/

Sawder

お世辞; おべっか

Meaning

flattering or wheedling talk; soft soap

Example

His sawder couldn't convince anyone of his sincerity.

彼のオベッカは誰にも彼の誠実さを納得させることができなかった。

C2 noun /doʊˈniː/

donee

受贈者

Meaning

A person who receives a gift or donation.

Example

The scholarship fund’s donee expressed heartfelt gratitude.

奨学金基金の受贈者は心からの感謝の意を表しました。

A2 adjective /sər'praɪz.ɪŋ/

Surprising

驚くべき; 予想外の

Meaning

causing surprise; unexpected; remarkable

Example

It's surprising how quickly children learn new languages.

子供たちが新しい言語をどれだけ早く学ぶかは驚くべきことです。

C1 verb /rɒmp/

romp

楽しく遊ぶ

Meaning

to play or move in a lively, carefree, and energetic way

Example

The children romped happily in the garden.

子供たちは庭で楽しそうに遊んでいました。

A1 adjective/noun /fɔːrθ/

fourth

第四

Meaning

Constituting number four in a sequence; coming after the third in position.

Example

He finished in fourth place in the race.

彼はレースで第四位になった。

C2 verb /ˈɛmɪt/

emmet

アリ

Meaning

an ant; a small insect

Example

The emmet carried food to its nest.

アリは食べ物を巣に運びました。

C2 adjective /ˈvoʊtɪv/

votive

奉納

Meaning

Offered or dedicated in fulfillment of a vow.

Example

She lit a votive candle in the church as a prayer.

彼女は教会で祈りとして奉納のキャンドルを灯しました。

B2 adjective /fɪərs/

Fierce

激しい; 攻撃的; 強い感情や決意を示す

Meaning

violent; aggressive; showing strong feeling or determination

Example

The fierce storm destroyed many houses in the village.

激しい嵐が村の多くの家を壊しました。

C1 noun /ˈtiːdiəm/

tedium

退屈

Meaning

the state of being tedious; monotony or boredom

Example

The tedium of long meetings often drains motivation.

長時間の会議の退屈さはしばしばモチベーションを奪います。

B2 noun /ɪnˈventər/

inventor

発明家

Meaning

a person who creates or designs something new, especially a device, method, or process

Example

The inventor patented her new medical device.

その発明家は新しい医療機器の特許を取得した。

C1 adjective /ɪˈleɪtɪd/

elated

非常に幸せ

Meaning

Extremely happy and excited.

Example

She was elated when she heard the good news.

良い知らせを聞いたとき、彼女は非常に幸せでした。

B1 adjective /faɪˈnænʃəl/

financial

財務的

Meaning

relating to money, banking, or finance

Example

He made a sound financial decision by investing wisely.

彼は賢明に投資して、健全な財務的決定を下しました。

C2 verb /ˈkɒsɪt/

cosset

甘やかす

Meaning

to care for and protect in an overindulgent way

Example

The little girl was cosseted by her grandparents.

小さな女の子は祖父母に甘やかされました。

A2 noun /ˈaɪ.lənd/

Island

島

Meaning

a piece of land completely surrounded by water

Example

We visited a beautiful island during our vacation.

私たちは休暇中に美しい島を訪れました。

C1 noun /ˈtraɪæd/

triad

三位一体

Meaning

a group of three closely related people or things

Example

The project was managed by a triad of experts.

そのプロジェクトは三人の専門家によって管理されていました。

C1 verb /aʊtˈlæst/

outlast

他より長く続く

Meaning

to continue longer than; to endure beyond someone or something else

Example

The old castle has outlasted many generations.

その古い城は多くの世代を超えて生き残りました。

C1 adjective /ɪkˈspænsɪv/

expansive

広範囲な

Meaning

covering a wide area or having a wide range of ideas or emotions

Example

They enjoyed the expansive view from the hilltop.

彼らは丘の頂上からの広範囲な景色を楽しんだ。

C2 noun /ˈseɪ.li.əns/

salience

顕著性

Meaning

The quality of being particularly noticeable or important; prominence.

Example

The salience of the issue was highlighted in the debate.

その問題の顕著性は討論で強調されました。

C1 noun /ˈem.ɪ.nəns/

Eminence

名声; 優越性

Meaning

fame or recognized superiority; high rank or status

Example

The professor achieved eminence in the field of quantum physics.

教授は量子物理学の分野で名声を得ました。

C1 noun /ˌdɪs.kʌl.əˈreɪ.ʃən/

discoloration

変色

Meaning

The process of changing or losing color; fading.

Example

Sun exposure causes discoloration of fabrics.

太陽光線は布地の変色を引き起こします。

C1 noun /ˈjuː.fə.mɪ.zəm/

euphemism

直接的または厳しい言葉の代わりに使われる穏やかで間接的な言葉

Meaning

A mild or indirect term substituted for one considered too harsh or direct; polite expression for something unpleasant.

Example

The phrase "passed away" is a euphemism for "died".

'亡くなった'という言葉は'死んだ'のユーフェミズムです。

C2 verb /ˈræŋ.kəl/

rankle

イライラさせる

Meaning

To cause continuing annoyance or resentment.

Example

His unfair criticism continued to rankle her for days.

彼の不公平な批判は何日も彼女をイライラさせ続けた。

C1 noun dʒəˈnɛt.ɪk ˌmɒd.ɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən

genetic modification

遺伝子改変

Meaning

The process of altering the genetic code of plants or animals.

Example

Genetic modification enhances crop resistance to pests and diseases.

遺伝子改変は作物の害虫や病気に対する耐性を高めます。

C2 noun /ˈdaɪətraɪb/

diatribe

激しい非難

Meaning

A forceful and bitter verbal attack against someone or something.

Example

The politician launched a diatribe against his opponents.

政治家は自分の対戦相手に対して激しい非難を始めた。

B1 adjective /əˈrɪdʒ.ɪ.nəl/

Original

元の; 基本的な; 本物の

Meaning

first; fundamental; primary; authentic

Example

This is the original document, not a copy.

これはオリジナルの文書で、コピーではありません。

C2 noun /ˈmɒdɪkəm/

modicum

少しの量

Meaning

a small or moderate amount of something, especially something valuable or desirable

Example

She showed a modicum of patience during the long meeting.

長い会議の間、彼女は少しの忍耐を見せました。

B2 noun /pəˈsjuːt/

pursuit

追求, 探求

Meaning

the act of chasing or trying to achieve something

Example

He dedicated his life to the pursuit of happiness.

彼は幸福を追い求めることに人生を捧げた。

C2 adjective /ˈspaɪnəs/

spinous

棘のある

Meaning

Having spines or thorn-like projections

Example

The spinous cactus was difficult to handle without gloves.

その棘のあるサボテンは手袋なしでは取り扱いにくかった。

B1 noun ˈpɒl.ə.si

policy

方針

Meaning

A course or principle of action adopted or proposed by a government, party, business, or individual; a contract of insurance.

Example

Effective policies drive national development.

効果的な方針は国の発展を促進します。

A1 verb /niːd/

need

必要

Meaning

to require something; to be in want of

Example

I need help with my homework.

私は宿題に助けが必要です。

C1 noun /stɛlθ/

stealth

隠密、静かに動く

Meaning

The act of moving, doing, or achieving something quietly and secretly.

Example

The cat moved with stealth towards its prey.

猫は静かに獲物に向かって動いた。

B1 noun praɪd

pride

誇り

Meaning

A feeling of deep pleasure or satisfaction derived from one's own achievements or from achievements associated with one.

Example

Victory Day fills our hearts with pride.

勝利の日は私たちの心を誇りで満たします。

C2 noun /ˈmæl.kənˌtɛnt/

malcontent

不満な人

Meaning

A person who is dissatisfied or rebellious; one who is not content.

Example

The malcontent voiced his grievances against the government.

不満な人は政府に対して不平を述べました。

B2 adjective /ˈvɛərid/

Varied

多様な; 異なるタイプを含む

Meaning

showing differences; diverse; containing different types

Example

The museum has a varied collection of ancient artifacts.

その博物館には古代のアーティファクトの多様なコレクションがあります。

C1 noun /mɔːrɡ/

morgue

Meaning

a place where dead bodies are kept, especially to be identified or claimed

Example

The police took the body to the morgue for identification.

C1 verb /ˈwɒb.l̩/

wobble

揺れる

Meaning

to move unsteadily from side to side; to shake or tremble slightly

Example

The table began to wobble when he leaned on it.

彼がそれに寄りかかったとき、テーブルは揺れ始めました。

C2 verb /dɪsˈbɑːr/

disbar

弁護士を法曹界から正式に除外する

Meaning

to officially remove a lawyer from the legal profession

Example

The corrupt lawyer was disbarred for unethical conduct.

腐敗した弁護士は非倫理的な行動により除外されました。

B2 adjective /ˈkɒm.pɪ.tənt/

Competent

有能な; 能力がある

Meaning

having the necessary skill or knowledge to do something successfully; capable

Example

She is a competent manager who handles all tasks efficiently.

彼女はすべてのタスクを効率的に処理する有能なマネージャーです。

C1 noun/verb /rɪˈpoʊz/

repose

休息

Meaning

a state of rest, sleep, or tranquility; to rest or lie in a peaceful position

Example

After the long journey, she sought repose in the quiet garden.

長い旅の後、彼女は静かな庭で休息を求めた。

C1 adjective /pərˈveɪsɪv/

pervasive

普遍的な

Meaning

Existing in or spreading through every part of something

Example

Pervasive technology has become a fundamental part of daily life.

普遍的な技術は、日常生活の重要な部分となってきました。

B1 noun ˈbreɪvəri

bravery

勇気

Meaning

Courageous behavior or character; the quality of being brave.

Example

The bravery of our soldiers is unforgettable.

私たちの兵士たちの勇気は忘れがたいものです。

A2 adjective, noun /ˈfeɪvərɪt/

favorite

お気に入り

Meaning

Preferred over all others; something or someone especially liked.

Example

Chocolate is my favorite ice cream flavor.

チョコレートは私のお気に入りのアイスクリームのフレーバーです。

C1 noun /ˈleɪˌpɜːrsən/

layperson

素人

Meaning

A person who is not a member of the clergy or does not have specialized knowledge in a subject.

Example

The judge explained the law so that the layperson could understand.

裁判官は法を説明し、素人でも理解できるようにしました。

C1 noun /ˈaɪsətəʊp/

isotope

同位体

Meaning

Atoms of the same element with equal number of protons but different numbers of neutrons.

Example

Carbon-14 is a radioactive isotope used in dating fossils.

炭素-14は化石の年代を測定するために使用される放射性同位体です。

C2 adjective /mjuːˈnɪfɪsənt/

munificent

寛大な

Meaning

extremely generous; giving freely and abundantly

Example

She made a munificent donation to the orphanage.

彼女は孤児院に寛大な寄付をしました。

A1 noun /sʌn/

son

息子

Meaning

a male child of a parent

Example

His son is very talented in music.

彼の息子は音楽に非常に才能があります。

C2 noun /ˈkrɪsəndəm/

christendom

キリスト教界

Meaning

the worldwide body or community of Christians

Example

The news spread quickly across Christendom.

そのニュースはキリスト教界全体に素早く広まりました。

B2 noun /ˈlaɪnˌʌp/

lineup

ラインアップ

Meaning

a group of people or things arranged in a sequence

Example

The event featured a star-studded lineup of musicians.

そのイベントは、スターが揃ったラインアップのミュージシャンを特集していました。

B1 adverb /ˈmeɪn.li/

Mainly

主に; おもに

Meaning

for the most part; chiefly; primarily

Example

The conference was mainly about environmental protection and climate change.

会議は主に環境保護と気候変動についてでした。

A2 verb /liːd/

lead

導く

Meaning

To guide or be in charge; to show the way.

Example

He led the team to victory.

彼はチームを勝利に導いた。

B2 noun trænˈspær.ən.si

transparency

透明性

Meaning

The quality of being easy to perceive or detect; openness, accountability, and honesty in governance or operations.

Example

Transparency fosters trust in governance.

透明性はガバナンスにおける信頼を促進します。

A1 adjective /hɑːrd/

hard

硬い

Meaning

solid, firm, or difficult to do or endure

Example

The exam was very hard for most students.

試験はほとんどの学生にとって非常に難しかった。

C1 noun /ˈroʊ.lɪŋ bɔːrd/

Rolling board

ローリングボード

Meaning

a flat wooden or marble surface used for rolling out dough

Example

She placed the dough on the rolling board.

彼女は生地をローリングボードに置きました。

C1 noun ˌtoʊ.kə.nɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

tokenization

テキストを分析するために、単語、フレーズ、または記号などの小さな単位に分割するプロセス。

Meaning

The process of breaking text into smaller units like words, phrases, or symbols for analysis.

Example

NLP uses tokenization to break text into smaller units.

NLPはテキストを小さな単位に分割するためにトークン化を使用します。

B2 noun /ˈpæs.taɪm/

Pastime

余暇

Meaning

an activity done regularly for enjoyment; a hobby or recreational activity

Example

Reading books is her favorite pastime during weekends.

読書は週末の彼女のお気に入りの余暇活動です。

B2 noun ˈkrɪt.ɪ.kəl ˈθɪŋ.kɪŋ

critical thinking

批判的思考

Meaning

The objective analysis and evaluation of an issue in order to form a judgment.

Example

Critical thinking helps in making informed decisions.

批判的思考は情報に基づいた意思決定に役立ちます。

B1 verb /ˈwɒndər/

Wander

ぶらつく

Meaning

to walk aimlessly without a fixed destination

Example

She likes to wander through the old city streets.

彼女は古い街の通りをぶらつくのが好きだ。

B2 adjective /ˈslɪp.ər.i/

Slippery

滑りやすい

Meaning

smooth and difficult to hold; causing sliding or slipping

Example

The wet floor was very slippery after cleaning.

清掃後、濡れた床はとても滑りやすかった。

B2 noun /ˈmɪsaɪl/ or /ˈmɪsəl/

missile

ミサイル

Meaning

a weapon that is self-propelled and directed toward a target

Example

The army launched a missile towards the enemy base.

軍は敵基地に向かってミサイルを発射しました。

B1 noun /ˈbɪldər/

builder

建設業者

Meaning

a person or company that constructs buildings or other structures

Example

The builder checked the site before starting the construction.

建設業者は建設を始める前に現場をチェックしました。

A2 noun /bɔːrd/

board

Meaning

a flat, thin, rectangular piece of material such as wood; also a group of people managing an organization

Example

The board decided to increase the budget.

C2 adjective /ˈdɪfɪdənt/

diffident

Meaning

Shy or lacking confidence in one's own abilities.

Example

He was too diffident to ask a question in class.

C2 adjective /rɪˈfʌldʒənt/

refulgent

輝く

Meaning

Shining brightly; radiant.

Example

The refulgent sun lit up the entire valley.

輝く太陽が谷全体を照らした。

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。

A2 noun /teɪl/

Tail

尾

Meaning

the rear part of an animal that extends from the back or bottom

Example

The dog wagged its tail happily when it saw its owner.

犬は飼い主を見て嬉しそうに尾を振った。

B1 noun /swet/

Sweat

汗

Meaning

moisture exuded through the pores of the skin, typically as a reaction to heat, physical exertion, fever, or fear

Example

After running for an hour, he was covered in sweat.

1時間走った後、彼は汗だくになっていた。

C1 verb /wɪns/

wince

Meaning

To make an involuntary movement of the face or body as a result of pain or distress.

Example

He winced when the doctor touched his injured arm.

C1 adjective /ˈdɒɡɪd/

dogged

執拗

Meaning

showing stubborn determination and persistence

Example

She succeeded through dogged determination.

彼女は執拗な決意で成功を収めました。

A1 noun /ˈpɪk.tʃər/

Picture

絵

Meaning

a visual representation such as a painting, drawing, or photograph

Example

There is a beautiful picture hanging on the wall.

壁に美しい絵が掛かっています。

B2 noun /ˌmɛdɪˈteɪʃən/

meditation

瞑想

Meaning

The practice of focusing the mind to achieve calmness, clarity, or spiritual growth.

Example

She practices meditation every morning to start her day peacefully.

彼女は毎朝瞑想を実践して、穏やかな一日を始めます。

B2 verb /fraʊn/

frown

眉をひそめる

Meaning

to wrinkle one's brow in displeasure or concentration

Example

She frowned when she heard the bad news.

彼女は悪いニュースを聞いて、眉をひそめた。

C2 noun /dɪsˈjuːnjən/

disunion

分裂

Meaning

the state of being separated or not united

Example

Civil wars often result from national disunion.

内戦はしばしば国家の分裂から起こる。

B2 noun /pʌls/

Pulse

豆類

Meaning

edible seeds of leguminous plants such as lentils, beans, and peas

Example

Pulses are an excellent source of protein for vegetarians.

豆類はベジタリアンにとって優れたタンパク源です。

B1 noun/verb /ˈkɒmplɪmənt/

compliment

賛辞

Meaning

a polite expression of praise or admiration; to politely praise someone

Example

She complimented him on his excellent presentation.

彼女は彼の素晴らしいプレゼンテーションを褒めました。