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C2 noun /əˈkriːʃən/

accretion

蓄積
Meaning
The process of growth or increase, typically by the gradual accumulation of additional layers or matter.
Example
The accretion of wealth allowed him to invest in various projects.
財産の蓄積により、彼はさまざまなプロジェクトへの投資を可能にした。
B2 verb, noun, adjective /prɑːmpt/

prompt

促す / 迅速
Meaning
To cause someone to take action; done without delay.
Example
His speech prompted the audience to ask questions.
彼のスピーチは聴衆に質問を促しました。
C1 noun /ˈbreɪkər/

breaker

ブレーカー(何かを壊す人や物、海岸近くで泡に壊れる大きな波、電気回路を中断する装置)
Meaning
A person or thing that breaks something; a large sea wave that breaks into foam near the shore; a device that interrupts an electric circuit.
Example
The breaker tripped during the storm, cutting off electricity.
嵐の間にブレーカーがトリップし、電気が切断されました。
C1 adjective /ˌiːvænˈdʒɛlɪkəl/

evangelical

福音主義
Meaning
Relating to the Christian gospel, especially the teachings that emphasize personal faith and the authority of the Bible.
Example
She grew up in an evangelical church community.
彼女は福音主義の教会コミュニティで育ちました。
C1 noun /ˈjuːnɪsən/

unison

ユニゾン
Meaning
Simultaneous performance or utterance of action or speech.
Example
The choir sang in unison.
合唱団はユニゾンで歌いました。
B2 verb /blʌʃ/

blush

顔を赤らめる
Meaning
to become red in the face due to embarrassment or shyness
Example
She blushed when he complimented her.
彼女は彼に褒められた時、顔が赤くなった。
C1 noun /pʌn/

pun

言葉遊び
Meaning
A humorous use of words that suggests different meanings or words that sound alike.
Example
He made a clever pun about the bakery's bread rising.
彼はベーカリーでパンが膨らんでいることについて巧妙な言葉遊びをしました。
B1 adjective /ʌnˈwel/

Unwell

体調不良; 病気
Meaning
not in good health; feeling sick or ill
Example
She has been feeling unwell since yesterday.
彼女は昨日から体調が悪い。
C2 verb /pərˈlɔɪn/

purloin

盗む
Meaning
to steal something, often in a sneaky or dishonest way
Example
He tried to purloin a book from the library without being noticed.
彼は図書館から本を盗もうとしたが、気づかれなかった。
A2 adverb /ˈbjuːtɪfəli/

beautifully

美しく
Meaning
in a beautiful or pleasing manner; excellently or skillfully
Example
She sang beautifully at the concert.
彼女はコンサートで美しく歌った。
C2 adjective /ˈsɒmnələnt/

somnolent

眠気を催す
Meaning
Sleepy or drowsy; causing a desire to sleep.
Example
The somnolent lecture made half the class fall asleep.
その眠気を催す講義は、クラスの半分を寝かせてしまった。
B2 noun prɛsˈtiːʒ

prestige

名声
Meaning
Widespread respect and admiration felt for someone or something on the basis of a perception of their achievements or quality.
Example
The university has gained international prestige for its research.
その大学は研究で国際的な名声を得ました。
B1 adjective /ʌnˈeɪ.bəl/

Unable

できない
Meaning
lacking the power, skill, or means to do something
Example
He was unable to attend the meeting.
彼は会議に出席できませんでした。
B1 verb /dɪˈtɜːrmɪn/

determine

決定する
Meaning
to decide; to find out exactly
Example
We must determine the cause of the problem.
私たちは問題の原因を特定する必要があります。
B1 adjective /ˈsekənderi/

secondary

二次的
Meaning
Less important than something else; derived from or dependent on something primary.
Example
Safety is our primary concern, while speed is only secondary.
安全は私たちの最優先事項であり、速度は二次的なものです。
A1 pronoun /ˈɛvrɪθɪŋ/

everything

すべて
Meaning
all things; the whole lot
Example
He packed everything in his suitcase.
彼はすべてをスーツケースに詰め込んだ。
B2 noun /dɪsˈpoʊzl/

disposal

廃棄
Meaning
the action or process of getting rid of something
Example
The disposal of waste is crucial for maintaining a clean environment.
廃棄物の処理は清潔な環境を維持するために重要です。
C1 adverb /əˈtroʊʃəsli/

atrociously

ひどく
Meaning
in a very cruel, shocking, or extremely bad manner
Example
The service at the restaurant was atrociously slow.
そのレストランのサービスはひどく遅かった。
C1 adjective /ˈɡrændioʊs/

grandiose

壮大な
Meaning
Impressive or magnificent in appearance or style, often pretentiously so.
Example
He had grandiose plans of building a futuristic city in the desert.
彼は砂漠に未来的な都市を建設する壮大な計画を持っていました。
B1 adjective ˌdem.əˈkræt.ɪk

democratic

民主的
Meaning
Relating to or supporting democracy or its principles.
Example
Democratic governance ensures equal rights.
民主的な統治は平等な権利を保証します。
C2 noun /ˌpriːɪɡˈzɪstəns/

preexistence

前存在
Meaning
the state of existing before something else
Example
Philosophers often debated the preexistence of the soul.
哲学者たちは魂の前存在についてよく議論していました。
C1 adjective /ˈfaɪ.naɪt/

Finite

有限な; 限界がある
Meaning
limited; having bounds or limits; not infinite
Example
Earth has finite natural resources.
地球には有限の自然資源があります。
C1 noun /ʃoʊl/

shoal

魚の群れ
Meaning
a large group of fish swimming together; a shallow place in water
Example
We saw a shoal of fish near the coast.
私たちは海岸近くで魚の群れを見ました。
C2 noun /ˈtrʌk.jʊ.ləns/

truculence

好戦的
Meaning
Aggressiveness or eagerness to fight.
Example
His speech was full of truculence and threats.
彼の演説は好戦的で脅しに満ちていた。
C1 noun /læns/

Lance

Meaning
a long weapon with a sharp metal point, used by soldiers on horseback
Example
The knight charged forward with his lance ready.
騎士は準備が整った槍を持って前進した。
B2 verb /ˌmɪsbɪˈheɪv/

misbehave

行儀が悪い
Meaning
to behave badly or inappropriately; to act in an unacceptable way
Example
The children misbehaved during the school assembly.
子供たちは学校の集会で行儀が悪かった。
A2 adjective /ˈaʊtdɔːr/

outdoor

アウトドア
Meaning
situated, existing, or done outside a building
Example
We planned an outdoor picnic for the weekend.
週末のためにアウトドアピクニックを計画しました。
C1 verb /ˌmɪsˌrɛprɪˈzɛnt/

misrepresent

Meaning
to give a false or misleading account of something
Example
The lawyer accused the witness of trying to misrepresent the facts.
B2 noun /ˈspesɪmən/

Specimen

標本; 試料; サンプル
Meaning
an individual example of something; a sample collected for scientific study or testing
Example
The scientist collected a blood specimen for analysis.
科学者は分析のために血液の標本を集めました。
C1 verb /ˈbɛkən/

beckon

手招きする
Meaning
to signal or call someone to come closer, often with a gesture; to attract or invite
Example
She beckoned him to come closer with a wave of her hand.
彼女は手を振って彼に近くへ来るよう合図した。
B1 noun /ɪˈlɛktrɪk ˈkɛtəl/

Electric Kettle

電気ケトル
Meaning
An electrical appliance that heats water quickly using electricity
Example
The electric kettle automatically turns off when the water starts boiling.
電気ケトルは水が沸騰し始めると自動でオフになります。
C1 noun, verb /ˌprɒməˈneɪd/

promenade

散歩
Meaning
A leisurely walk or stroll, especially in a public place for pleasure or display.
Example
They went for a promenade along the seaside.
彼らは海辺をプロムナードしていました。
B1 noun ˈstrʌk.tʃər

structure

構造
Meaning
The arrangement of and relations between the parts or elements of something complex.
Example
The structure is designed for safety and functionality.
構造は安全性と機能性のために設計されています。
A2 verb /dʒɔɪn/

join

参加する
Meaning
to connect or combine; to become a member of something
Example
Would you like to join our team for the project?
プロジェクトのために私たちのチームに参加しますか?
B1 noun /ˈmɛtəl/

metal

金属
Meaning
A solid material that is typically hard, shiny, malleable, fusible, and conductive, such as iron, gold, or aluminum.
Example
The ring was made of precious metal.
その指輪は貴金属でできていました。
B2 noun /ˈʃɪpɪŋ/

shipping

配送
Meaning
the process of transporting goods
Example
The shipping of the products was delayed due to weather conditions.
天候条件により商品の配送が遅れました。
B2 verb /ˌdɪsɪnˈfɛkt/

disinfect

消毒する
Meaning
to clean something thoroughly to destroy bacteria or viruses
Example
The nurse disinfected the wound before applying a bandage.
看護師は包帯を巻く前に傷を消毒しました。
C2 verb /ˈfɛstər/

fester

悪化する、激化する
Meaning
to become worse or more intense, often through neglect or infection
Example
If grievances are ignored, they may fester into resentment.
不満を無視すると、それは恨みに変わることがあります。
B2 noun /kəmˈplaɪ.əns/

compliance

遵守
Meaning
The practice of conforming to rules, regulations, or laws; obedience to orders or instructions.
Example
Schools expect compliance with their rules and policies.
学校は彼らの規則と方針を遵守することを期待しています。
C1 adjective /ˈdestatəʊt/

Destitute

困窮した; 貧しい; 財産もお金もない
Meaning
extremely poor; without money or possessions
Example
Many families became destitute after the economic collapse.
経済崩壊後、多くの家族は困窮しました。
C1 adjective /ˌɪnhɒˈspɪtəbl/

inhospitable

住みにくい
Meaning
Harsh and difficult to live in; unfriendly or unwelcoming to guests.
Example
The desert is an inhospitable environment for most plants.
砂漠はほとんどの植物にとって住みにくい環境です。
C1 verb /ˈwɪð.ər/

wither

枯れる
Meaning
to dry up and die, typically used for plants
Example
The flowers will wither without enough water.
花は十分な水がないと枯れてしまう。
B1 verb /kənˈtɪnjuɪŋ/

continuing

続ける
Meaning
to keep doing something without stopping
Example
They are continuing their journey despite the rain.
雨にもかかわらず、彼らは旅を続けています。
B2 adjective /ˈɒp.ʃən.əl/

Optional

任意
Meaning
not compulsory; left to choice
Example
Wearing a tie is optional for this event.
このイベントではネクタイの着用は任意です。
C1 adjective /ˈɒptɪk/

optic

視覚の
Meaning
Relating to the eye or vision.
Example
The optic nerve carries signals from the eye to the brain.
視神経は目から脳に信号を伝達します。
B1 adjective /ʃeɪpt/

shaped

形作られた
Meaning
having a particular form or appearance
Example
The sculpture was shaped like a human figure.
彫刻は人間の姿のように形作られていました。
C1 noun dɪˌzɝː.t̬ə.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən

desertification

砂漠化
Meaning
The process by which fertile land becomes desert, typically as a result of drought, deforestation, or inappropriate agriculture.
Example
Deforestation accelerates desertification.
森林伐採は砂漠化を加速させます。
C1 noun /rɪˈnaʊn/

Renown

名声; 評判
Meaning
the condition of being known or talked about by many people; fame
Example
The scientist achieved international renown for her discoveries.
その科学者は発見によって国際的な名声を得た。
C1 adjective /pəˈrɪʒən/

parisian

パリに関連する
Meaning
relating to Paris or its people
Example
She wore a Parisian style dress at the party.
彼女はパリジャンスタイルのドレスをパーティーで着ていた。
C2 adjective /ˈnɛðər/

nether

下の
Meaning
situated down or below; lower
Example
They explored the nether regions of the cave.
彼らは洞窟の下の地域を探索した。
B2 noun /ˈlɒbi/

lobby

ロビー
Meaning
a large open area near the entrance of a building; also a group trying to influence decisions.
Example
We met the manager in the hotel lobby before the meeting.
会議の前にホテルのロビーでマネージャーに会いました。
A1 noun ˈflaʊərz

Flowers

Meaning
The reproductive structures of plants that provide nectar for butterflies.
Example
Butterflies are attracted to colorful flowers.
蝶々は色とりどりの花に引き寄せられる。
C1 verb /ˈɡlɔːrɪfaɪ/

glorify

讃える
Meaning
to praise or honor someone or something; to make something seem better than it is
Example
The movie glorifies war heroes.
その映画は戦争の英雄を美化している。
C2 noun /rɛtʃ/

wretch

不幸な人
Meaning
an unfortunate or miserable person; a despicable or contemptible person
Example
The poor wretch was left out in the cold with no shelter.
貧しい不幸な人は避難所なしで寒さの中に放置された。
C1 adverb /ˈvaɪtəli/

vitally

極めて重要に
Meaning
in an extremely important or essential way; in a manner relating to life or vitality
Example
Access to clean water is vitally important for public health.
清潔な水へのアクセスは公衆衛生にとって極めて重要です。
C1 adjective ˌʌn.pəˈtɜːbd

unperturbed

何かに悩まされたり、動揺したりしない; 冷静で落ち着いている
Meaning
Not worried or disturbed by something; calm and composed.
Example
She remained unperturbed despite the challenges.
彼女は挑戦にもかかわらず冷静さを保っていた。
B2 noun /ˈhæs.əl/

Hassle

面倒; 困難; 手間
Meaning
irritating inconvenience; trouble or difficulty; a situation causing problems
Example
Booking tickets online can save you the hassle of waiting in long queues at the theater.
オンラインでチケットを予約すると、劇場で長時間並ぶ手間を省けます。
C2 noun /ˈpɜːrvjuː/

purview

範囲
Meaning
the scope or range of authority, responsibility, or knowledge
Example
The case does not fall within the purview of this court.
この事件はこの裁判所の管轄外です。
B1 noun/verb /skeɪl/

scale

スケール / サイズ調整
Meaning
A system of ordered marks used for measurement; also means to climb or to adjust in size.
Example
The company plans to scale its operations globally.
その会社は世界規模で事業を拡大する予定です。
B2 adjective /ˈskɪni/

Skinny

痩せた; 細い; 骨ばかりの
Meaning
very thin; having little flesh or fat on the body
Example
The skinny cat looked like it hadn't eaten for days.
その痩せた猫は、数日間食べていないように見えました。
C2 adjective /ˌɪnɪkˈstrɪkəbl/

inextricable

分けられない
Meaning
Impossible to separate or escape from.
Example
The two friends shared an inextricable bond.
二人の友達は分けられない絆を共有していた。
A2 adjective /ˈsʌn.i/

Sunny

晴れた; 楽観的な
Meaning
bright with sunlight; cheerful and optimistic
Example
It's a beautiful sunny day perfect for a picnic.
今日は素晴らしい晴れた日で、ピクニックに最適です。
C2 adjective /ˌnjuːmɪzˈmætɪk/

numismatic

貨幣学の
Meaning
relating to the study or collection of coins, currency, and medals
Example
He has a numismatic collection of rare coins from around the world.
彼は世界中からの珍しいコインの収集を持っています。
B1 adjective /kənˈsɪdərəbl/

considerable

かなりの
Meaning
large in amount, size, or importance
Example
The project required a considerable amount of time and money.
そのプロジェクトはかなりの時間とお金を必要としました。
C1 verb /ˈstrætɪfaɪ/

stratify

階層化する
Meaning
to arrange or divide into layers, classes, or categories
Example
The researchers plan to stratify the data based on age groups.
研究者たちは年齢層に基づいてデータを階層化する予定です。
B1 verb /dɪˈklaɪn/

decline

減少する
Meaning
To become smaller, fewer, or less; to decrease gradually.
Example
The unemployment rate continues to decline.
失業率は減少し続けています。
B2 adjective ˈskɒl.ə.li

scholarly

学問的な
Meaning
Having or showing great knowledge or learning; academic in approach or method.
Example
He wrote a scholarly article on ancient philosophy.
彼は古代哲学についての学問的な記事を書いた。
B2 noun /ˌfæs.ɪˈneɪ.ʃən/

Fascination

魅力; 魅了; 魅力的な興味
Meaning
the power to fascinate someone; the state of being intensely interested
Example
Her fascination with ancient history led her to become an archaeologist.
彼女の古代史への魅力は、彼女を考古学者にさせました。
B2 adjective ˈɛvɪdənt

evident

明白な
Meaning
Clearly seen or understood; obvious.
Example
The result was evident.
結果は明らかだった。
A2 adjective /ˌwel ˈdʌn/

Well-done

よくできた; 完全に調理された
Meaning
performed skillfully and successfully; cooked thoroughly
Example
The project was well-done and impressed everyone.
そのプロジェクトはよくできており、皆を感動させました。
C2 noun ˈpær.ə.ɡən

paragon

模範
Meaning
A person or thing regarded as a perfect example of a particular quality; a model of excellence.
Example
Neom is a paragon of sustainable urban design.
ネオムは持続可能な都市設計の模範です。
B2 noun /kənˈsɛʃən/

concession

譲歩
Meaning
something that is granted, especially in response to demands; a compromise
Example
The company made several concessions during the negotiations.
会社は交渉中にいくつかの譲歩をしました。
C2 noun /sɪˈdɪʃ.ən/

Sedition

反乱罪
Meaning
conduct or speech inciting people to rebel against authority; treason
Example
The activist was charged with sedition for his inflammatory speeches.
活動家はその扇動的な演説のために反乱罪で起訴された。
B1 noun /məˈkænɪk/

mechanic

メカニック
Meaning
a person who repairs and maintains machines or vehicles
Example
The mechanic fixed the engine in less than an hour.
そのメカニックは1時間以内にエンジンを修理しました。
C1 adverb /ˌhɛdˈfɜrst/

headfirst

頭から
Meaning
With the head leading; in a reckless or hasty manner.
Example
He dived headfirst into the pool.
彼は頭から飛び込んだ。
B2 noun səˈsteɪnəbl dɪˈvɛləpmənt

Sustainable Development

持続可能な開発
Meaning
Development that meets present needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.
Example
Eco-tourism contributes to sustainable development in local communities.
エコツーリズムは地域社会の持続可能な開発に貢献しています。
C1 noun /fɪˈnɛs/

finesse

巧妙さ, 技量, 洗練
Meaning
Subtlety and skill; refinement and delicacy in performance or artistry.
Example
The artist painted with great finesse.
そのアーティストは大きな巧妙さで絵を描いた。
C1 adjective /ˈpɑːm.pəs/

Pompous

気取った; うぬぼれた; 過度に豪華な
Meaning
showing off; pretentious; overly grand
Example
His pompous attitude annoyed everyone at the meeting.
彼の気取った態度は会議でみんなを苛立たせました。
B2 noun ˈprɑː.sest fuːdz

processed foods

加工食品
Meaning
Foods that have been altered from their natural state through various methods such as canning, freezing, refrigeration, dehydration and aseptic processing.
Example
Excessive consumption of processed foods leads to health issues.
加工食品の過剰摂取は健康問題を引き起こします。
C2 verb /ɛnˈdʒɔɪn/

enjoin

命じる, 禁止する
Meaning
to instruct or urge someone to do something; to prohibit legally
Example
The judge enjoined the company from continuing its activities.
裁判官は会社に活動を続けることを禁じました。
B2 noun ˈæn.ɪk.doʊt

anecdote

スピーチや文章で使われる短くて興味深い話
Meaning
A short interesting story used in speeches or writing.
Example
A well-placed anecdote makes a speech more relatable.
適切に配置されたエピソードは、スピーチをより関連性のあるものにします。
C2 adjective /prɪˈpɒndərənt/

preponderant

優勢な
Meaning
Having superior weight, force, influence, or importance.
Example
The preponderant influence of the media shapes public opinion.
メディアの優勢な影響は、公共の意見を形成します。
B2 noun /ˌdʒen.əˈrɒs.ə.ti/

Generosity

寛大さ
Meaning
the quality of being kind and generous; willingness to give money, help, kindness freely
Example
The billionaire's generosity was evident in his numerous charitable donations to hospitals.
億万長者の寛大さは、彼の病院への多くの慈善寄付に明らかでした。
C1 adjective /ɪˈnænɪmət/

inanimate

無生物
Meaning
not alive, especially not in the manner of animals and humans; lifeless
Example
The museum was full of inanimate objects from ancient times.
博物館には古代の無生物がいっぱいだった。
B2 verb /ˈklærɪfaɪ/

clarify

明確にする
Meaning
to make clear; to explain more clearly
Example
The teacher clarifies the difficult concept.
先生は難しい概念を明確にします。
C2 verb /lɪr/

leer

いやらしい目つき
Meaning
To look at someone in an unpleasant, sly, or sexually suggestive way.
Example
He leered at her in a way that made her uncomfortable.
彼は彼女を不快にさせるような見方をした。
B2 adjective /ɪnˈdjʊər.ɪŋ/

Enduring

持続的な; 永続的な; 長期間続く
Meaning
lasting; permanent; continuing for a long time
Example
Their enduring friendship lasted for decades.
彼らの持続的な友情は数十年続きました。
A1 noun/verb /fɪlm/

film

映画
Meaning
a motion picture or movie; or to record on camera
Example
They watched a film together on the weekend.
彼らは週末に一緒に映画を見ました。
C2 adjective /dʒɪˈdʒuːn/

jejune

未熟 / 表面的 / 退屈
Meaning
Naive, simplistic, and superficial; also dull or uninteresting.
Example
The professor dismissed the essay as jejune and lacking depth.
教授はそのエッセイを未熟で深みがないとして却下した。
B2 adjective /poʊˈɛt.ɪk/

poetic

詩的な
Meaning
having qualities of poetry; expressive, beautiful, or imaginative
Example
Her speech had a poetic rhythm that captivated the audience.
彼女のスピーチには、観客を魅了する詩的なリズムがあった。
C1 noun /ˈaɪ.wɪt.nəs/

Eyewitness

目撃者
Meaning
a person who has seen something happen and can give evidence about it
Example
The police interviewed several eyewitnesses to the accident.
警察は事故の目撃者にインタビューを行いました。
B2 verb prəˈlɒŋ

prolong

延長する
Meaning
To extend the duration of something; to make something last longer.
Example
A healthy diet helps prolong life expectancy.
健康的な食事は寿命を延ばすのに役立ちます。
A1 verb /ˈoʊpən/

open

開ける
Meaning
to move something so as to allow access; to begin
Example
Please open the door for me.
ドアを開けてください。
C1 noun /ˈwɪŋˌspæn/

wingspan

翼幅
Meaning
the distance from the tip of one wing to the tip of the other wing
Example
The eagle has an impressive wingspan of over two meters.
ワシの翼幅は2メートル以上です。
B2 adjective /ˌɪnfluˈenʃəl/

Influential

影響力のある; 強力な
Meaning
having great influence on someone or something; powerful; persuasive
Example
She is an influential leader in the community.
彼女はコミュニティの中で影響力のあるリーダーです。
B2 adjective /rɪˈstrɪk.tɪd/

Restricted

制限された; 制御された; 制限付き
Meaning
limited or controlled; subject to restrictions
Example
Access to this area is restricted to authorized personnel only.
このエリアへのアクセスは、認可されたスタッフのみが制限されています。
B2 noun /ˈɜːnɪŋz/

earnings

収入
Meaning
money obtained in return for labor or services
Example
Her monthly earnings are enough to support her family.
彼女の月収は家族を養うのに十分です。
C2 adjective /ˌpriːtərˈnætʃərəl/

preternatural

超自然的
Meaning
Beyond what is normal or natural; extraordinary or supernatural.
Example
She had a preternatural ability to remain calm in any crisis.
彼女はどんな危機にも冷静に保つ超自然的な能力を持っていた。
C1 noun /ˈwɔːkɪŋ fɪʃ/

Walking-fish

ウォーキングフィッシュ
Meaning
a fish that can move on land using its fins and breathe air for extended periods
Example
The walking-fish can travel across dry land to find new water sources.
ウォーキングフィッシュは乾燥した土地を越えて新しい水源を見つけることができます。
B2 verb /səbˈtrækt/

subtract

引く
Meaning
to take away a number or amount from another number or amount
Example
If you subtract 5 from 10, you get 5.
もし10から5を引いたら、5が得られます。
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。
C2 verb /mʌlkt/

mulct

罰金を科す / 詐欺を働く
Meaning
to punish by a fine or to defraud someone of money
Example
The corrupt official was mulcted for his misconduct.
腐敗した公務員は不正行為に対して罰金を科された。
C1 noun /moʊt/

moat

Meaning
A deep, wide ditch surrounding a castle or town, often filled with water, for defense.
Example
The castle was protected by a wide moat filled with water.
城は水で満たされた広い堀によって守られていました。
C2 noun /laʊs/

Louse

シラミ
Meaning
a small insect that lives on the hair or skin of people or animals
Example
The child had a louse in his hair.
その子供の髪にシラミがいました。
B2 verb /ɪˈrʌpt/

erupt

噴火する
Meaning
to burst forth suddenly and violently
Example
The volcano erupted after centuries of dormancy.
火山は何世紀もの間沈黙していた後、エラプトしました。
B1 noun /ˈpɪkʌp/

pickup

オープンバックの小型トラック; 何かを集めたり改善したりする行為
Meaning
a small truck with an open back; the act of collecting or improving something
Example
The company scheduled a pickup for the returned goods.
会社は返却された商品を引き取る予定でした。
B2 noun /ˈswɛər wɜːrd/

swear-word

罵り言葉
Meaning
An offensive or rude word used to express anger or frustration.
Example
He shouted a swear-word when he hit his toe.
彼は足の指を打ったとき、罵り言葉を叫びました。
B2 noun /ɪnˈkwaɪəri/ or /ˈɪnkwəri/

inquiry

調査 / 問い合わせ
Meaning
An act of asking for information; an investigation into something.
Example
The committee launched an inquiry into the financial irregularities.
委員会は財務の不正行為に関する調査を開始しました。
B2 adjective /leɪm/

Lame

足が不自由; 病気
Meaning
unable to walk normally because of an injury or illness affecting the leg or foot; weak and unconvincing
Example
The injured horse was lame and couldn't walk properly.
怪我をした馬は足を引きずり、正常に歩くことができなかった。
A2 adjective /əˈnɔɪɪŋ/

annoying

うるさい
Meaning
causing irritation or mild anger; bothersome or troublesome
Example
The constant noise from the street was extremely annoying.
通りからの絶え間ない騒音はとてもいらいらした。
B2 noun helθ ˈhæzərdz

health hazards

健康リスク
Meaning
Risks or dangers to physical health and well-being that can cause illness or injury.
Example
Plastic usage leads to significant health hazards.
プラスチックの使用は重大な健康リスクを引き起こします。
C2 adjective /ˌɪntərˈlɒkjətəri/

interlocutory

仮の
Meaning
Given during the course of a legal action, not final but temporary or provisional.
Example
The judge issued an interlocutory order to maintain the status quo until the hearing.
裁判官は聴聞会まで現状を維持するために仮の命令を出しました。
C2 adjective /ɪmˈpɑːlɪtɪk/

impolitic

無礼な
Meaning
Unwise or imprudent; not showing good judgment.
Example
It would be impolitic to criticize them openly.
彼らを公然と批判するのは無礼だろう。
A2 preposition /wɪðˈɪn/

within

内側
Meaning
inside the limits of something, or as part of a particular space or time
Example
The keys are within the drawer.
鍵は引き出しの中にあります。
C2 noun /dʒɔːnt/

jaunt

短い旅行
Meaning
A short journey or excursion, usually taken for pleasure.
Example
They went on a weekend jaunt to the countryside.
彼らは週末に田舎へ短い旅行に行きました。
C2 noun /mɪˌsɛdʒəˈneɪʃən/

miscegenation

人種間結婚
Meaning
the interbreeding of people considered to be of different racial types
Example
The law once prohibited miscegenation in many countries.
その法律は多くの国で人種間結婚を禁じていました。
B2 noun /ˌdɒkjʊmɛnˈteɪʃən/

documentation

ドキュメンテーション
Meaning
material that provides official information or evidence
Example
The documentation for the project is available for review.
プロジェクトのドキュメンテーションはレビューのために利用可能です。
B2 noun /ˈteɪ.lər/

Tailor

仕立て屋
Meaning
a person whose job is making and altering clothes
Example
The tailor measured him for a new suit.
仕立て屋は彼に新しいスーツのサイズを測りました。
B2 noun /ˈdɪpləmæt/

diplomat

外交官
Meaning
An official representing a country abroad; a person skilled in dealing with people tactfully.
Example
The diplomat negotiated a peace agreement.
外交官は平和協定の交渉を行いました。
C1 noun /ˈɪmɪnəns/

imminence

差し迫り、間近な状態
Meaning
the state of being about to happen
Example
The imminence of the storm forced people to take shelter.
嵐の差し迫りが人々を避難させることを強制した。
B2 adjective /ˈhez.ɪ.tənt/

Hesitant

ためらう; 不確か; 気が進まない
Meaning
uncertain or unwilling to act; showing doubt or reluctance
Example
She was hesitant to accept the job offer.
彼女は仕事のオファーを受け入れることに躊躇していた。