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C2 adjective /əˈsɜːrbɪk/

acerbic

辛辣
Meaning
sharp, harsh, or bitter in tone or taste
Example
His acerbic comments offended many people in the meeting.
彼の辛辣なコメントは会議で多くの人々を侮辱しました。
C2 noun /əˈnæθəmə/

anathema

アナセマ / 嫌悪された物
Meaning
something or someone intensely disliked or strongly condemned
Example
Violence is anathema to her peaceful nature.
暴力は彼女の平和的な性格にはアナセマです。
C1 verb /əˈtjuːn/

attune

順応させる
Meaning
to make someone or something aware of or responsive to something; to adjust or harmonize
Example
She quickly attuned herself to the needs of her new team.
彼女は新しいチームのニーズにすぐ順応した。
C2 noun /ˌæntiˈsaɪkloʊn/

anticyclone

反気旋
Meaning
A weather system with high atmospheric pressure at its center, usually bringing calm and clear conditions.
Example
An anticyclone brought sunny weather across the region.
アンチサイクロンは地域全体に晴れた天気をもたらしました。
C2 noun /ˌæfɛkˈteɪʃən/

affectation

Meaning
an unnatural behavior or speech intended to impress others
Example
Her British accent was just an affectation to sound sophisticated.
A1 adverb /əˈɡen/

Again

もう一度
Meaning
once more; another time; in addition
Example
I need to read this book again to understand it better.
この本をもう一度読んで、もっとよく理解したい。
C1 noun /əˈkʌmpənɪmənt/

accompaniment

伴奏
Meaning
Something that goes together with or complements another thing, often music or food.
Example
The dish was served with a spicy sauce as an accompaniment.
その料理はスパイシーなソースを添えて提供されました。
C1 adjective /ˌeɪsɪˈmɛtrɪkəl/

asymmetrical

非対称
Meaning
Having parts that are not the same in size, shape, or arrangement.
Example
She wore an asymmetrical dress that drew everyone’s attention.
彼女は非対称のドレスを着て、皆の注目を集めていた。
C2 noun /əˈmʊr/

amour

秘密の愛
Meaning
A secret or illicit love affair.
Example
The novel tells the story of a forbidden amour between two characters.
その小説は、二人の登場人物の間の禁じられたアムールの物語を語っています。
C1 noun /ˈækwɪˌdʌkt/

aqueduct

水道橋
Meaning
a structure built to carry water over long distances
Example
The Romans built aqueducts to supply water to their cities.
ローマ人は都市に水を供給するために水道橋を建設しました。
C1 verb /əˈdɔːrn/

adorn

飾る
Meaning
to decorate or add beauty to something
Example
The hall was adorned with flowers for the wedding.
結婚式のためにホールは花で飾られました。
B2 verb /əˈveɪl/

avail

利用する
Meaning
to make use of something; to be of use or benefit
Example
You should avail yourself of this opportunity.
この機会を利用すべきです。
C1 verb /əˈbɔːrt/

abort

中止する；中絶する
Meaning
to stop a process or action before it is completed; to end a pregnancy deliberately
Example
The pilot decided to abort the mission due to bad weather.
悪天候のため、パイロットは任務を中止した。
A2 noun /ədˈvæn.tɪdʒ/

Advantage

利点; 利益
Meaning
a condition or circumstance that puts one in a favorable position; a benefit
Example
Having a college degree gives you an advantage in the job market.
大学の学位を持っていることは、就職市場で有利になります。
B2 conjunction /ˌɔːlˈbiː.ɪt/

albeit

それでも
Meaning
Although; even though.
Example
He finally agreed, albeit reluctantly.
彼は最終的に同意したが、それでも嫌々だった。
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 noun /əˈkwaɪərmənt/

acquirement

取得; 習得
Meaning
the act of acquiring something; something that has been acquired, especially a skill or possession
Example
Language proficiency is an important acquirement for global careers.
語学力はグローバルなキャリアにとって重要な取得です。
C2 verb /ˈæmərˌtaɪz/

amortize

償却
Meaning
To gradually reduce or pay off a debt with regular payments.
Example
They plan to amortize the mortgage over 20 years.
彼らは20年間で住宅ローンをアモーティゼする予定です。
C2 noun /ˈɑːrtɪfɪs/

artifice

策略
Meaning
clever or cunning devices or tricks used to deceive others
Example
The politician's charm was nothing but artifice.
その政治家の魅力は単なる策略にすぎなかった。
C2 verb /əˈniːl/

anneal

熱処理で硬化する
Meaning
To heat and cool metal or glass to make it stronger or less brittle.
Example
The blacksmith annealed the steel to improve its durability.
鍛冶屋は鋼を熱処理してその耐久性を向上させました。
C1 verb /əˈfɪks/

affix

貼り付ける / 取り付ける
Meaning
to attach or stick something firmly to another thing
Example
Please affix the stamp to the envelope.
切手を封筒に貼ってください。
C1 noun /ˌæŋɡloʊ ˈsæksən/

anglo-saxon

Meaning
A member of the Germanic peoples who settled in England in the early Middle Ages; also relating to their language or culture.
Example
The Anglo-Saxon period greatly influenced English culture and language.
B2 noun ɑːmd ˈkɒn.flɪkt

armed conflict

武装紛争
Meaning
A contest of armed forces; warfare between opposing military forces.
Example
Armed conflict resulted in widespread devastation.
武装紛争は広範な破壊を引き起こしました。
B2 preposition /əˈmɪd/

amid

中で
Meaning
in the middle of or surrounded by something
Example
The team stayed calm amid the chaos.
チームは混乱の中で冷静を保った。
C1 noun /əˈbændənmənt/

abandonment

見捨て
Meaning
the act of leaving someone or something behind completely; the state of being deserted
Example
The child suffered deep emotional pain because of abandonment.
その子供は見捨てられたことで深い感情的な痛みを受けた。
A1 noun /ɑːrt/

art

芸術
Meaning
the expression or application of human creative skill and imagination
Example
She studied art at the university.
彼女は大学で芸術を学びました。
C2 noun /ˈæmpərˌsænd/

ampersand

アンパーサンド
Meaning
The symbol '&' used to represent the word 'and'.
Example
Use an ampersand instead of writing the word 'and' in the company name.
会社名に'and'の代わりにアンパーサンドを使用してください。
C1 noun ænˈtɪk.wə.ti

antiquity

古代
Meaning
The ancient past, especially the period of classical and other human civilizations before the Middle Ages.
Example
The ruins are a reminder of the city's antiquity.
遺跡はその都市の古代を思い出させるものです。
A2 noun /ˈeər kənˈdɪʃ.ən.ər/

Air conditioner

エアコン
Meaning
a system that controls the temperature, humidity, and air quality in a building or room
Example
We turned on the air conditioner because it was too hot outside.
外が暑すぎたので、エアコンをつけました。
B1 adjective /ˈeɪn.ʃənt/

Ancient

古代の
Meaning
belonging to the very distant past; very old; historical
Example
We visited the ancient ruins of the Roman empire.
ローマ帝国の古代遺跡を訪れました。
C2 noun /ˌæŋɡləˈfoʊbiə/

anglophobia

アングロフォビア
Meaning
Dislike or fear of England, English people, or English culture.
Example
The politician was accused of promoting Anglophobia in his speeches.
その政治家は演説でアングロフォビアを促進したとして非難されました。
C2 verb /ænˈtɪpəθaɪz/

antipathize

反感
Meaning
to feel or express a strong dislike or aversion toward something or someone
Example
He seemed to antipathize with the new management's approach.
彼は新しい経営陣のアプローチに反感を示しているようだった。
C2 noun, adjective /ˌæntiˌspæzˈmɒdɪk/

antispasmodic

抗痙攣薬
Meaning
A drug or agent that relieves or prevents muscle spasms.
Example
The doctor prescribed an antispasmodic to ease the pain.
医者は痛みを和らげるために抗痙攣薬を処方しました。
B2 noun /əˈsɜːʃən/

assertion

主張
Meaning
a confident and forceful statement of fact or belief
Example
Her assertion that she was right was met with silence.
彼女の自分が正しいという主張は、沈黙とともに受け入れられました。
C2 adverb /əˈskæns/

askance

疑いの目で
Meaning
With suspicion, mistrust, or disapproval.
Example
She looked askance at his unusual proposal.
彼女は彼の異常な提案を疑いの目で見た。
C1 adjective /əˈtrəʊ.ʃəs/

Atrocious

ひどい; 極端に悪いまたは不快な
Meaning
horrifyingly wicked; extremely bad or unpleasant
Example
The conditions in the prison were atrocious.
刑務所の状態はひどかった。
C1 adjective /əˈbaɪdɪŋ/

abiding

持続的な
Meaning
lasting for a long time; enduring
Example
She had an abiding love for her hometown.
彼女は故郷への持続的な愛を持っていました。
B1 noun /ˈæksɛnt/

accent

アクセント
Meaning
a distinctive way of pronouncing a language, especially one associated with a particular country or region
Example
She spoke English with a strong French accent.
彼女は強いフランス語のアクセントで英語を話しました。
C2 adjective /ˈæfərənt/

afferent

求心
Meaning
carrying impulses toward a central organ or part, especially toward the brain or spinal cord
Example
Afferent nerves carry signals from the body to the brain.
求心神経は体から脳に信号を運びます。
C2 noun /ˈæn.ə.lɪst/

annalist

年表作成者
Meaning
A person who writes annals or records events year by year.
Example
The annalist carefully documented the events of the king's reign.
アナリストは王の統治期間の出来事を慎重に記録しました。
B1 verb /əˈpruːv/

approve

承認する
Meaning
to officially agree to or accept something; to give permission
Example
The committee will approve the new policy tomorrow.
委員会は明日新しい方針を承認します。
C2 adjective /ˌænθrəpəˈmɔːrfəs/

anthropomorphous

人間的な
Meaning
having the form or attributes of a human
Example
The statue had an anthropomorphous shape resembling a human.
その像は人間のような形をしていた。
B2 adjective /ˌærəˈmætɪk/

aromatic

香り高い
Meaning
Having a pleasant and distinctive smell.
Example
The chef used aromatic herbs to flavor the dish.
シェフは料理の味を引き立てるために香り高いハーブを使いました。
C1 noun /ˈɔːnɪŋ/

awning

オーニング
Meaning
a sheet of canvas or material stretched on a frame to shelter a place from the sun or rain
Example
We sat under the awning to avoid the heavy rain.
私たちは大雨を避けるためにオーニングの下に座っていました。
C1 adjective /æmˈbɪvələnt/

ambivalent

相反する
Meaning
Having mixed or contradictory feelings about something or someone.
Example
She was ambivalent about accepting the new job offer.
彼女は新しい仕事のオファーを受け入れることに対してアンビヴァレントだった。
C1 adjective ɔːˈspɪʃ.əs

auspicious

縁起が良い
Meaning
Favorable or bringing good luck and success
Example
The wedding was held on an auspicious day.
結婚式は縁起の良い日に行われました。
B2 noun, verb /ˈædɪkt/ (noun), /əˈdɪkt/ (verb)

addict

中毒者
Meaning
a person who is unable to stop using a harmful substance or doing something harmful; to cause someone to become dependent on something
Example
He is a video game addict who spends hours playing every day.
彼は毎日何時間もゲームをするゲーム中毒者です。
A2 adjective ˈæv.ər.ɪdʒ

average

平均
Meaning
A number expressing the central or typical value in a set of data; constituting the result obtained by adding together several amounts and then dividing this total by the number of amounts.
Example
The average score reflects overall performance.
平均スコアは全体的なパフォーマンスを反映します。
C1 adjective /əˈvɜːrs/

averse

嫌悪
Meaning
having a strong dislike of or opposition to something
Example
He was averse to taking unnecessary risks.
彼は不必要なリスクを取ることに嫌悪感を抱いていた。
A1 pronoun /ˈɛnɪθɪŋ/

anything

何でも
Meaning
any object, event, or matter; whatever thing
Example
You can ask me anything about the project.
プロジェクトについて何でも聞いてください。
C2 adjective /ˈæʒər/

azure

空色
Meaning
A bright blue color like that of a clear sky.
Example
The clear sky was painted in a deep shade of azure.
澄んだ空は深い空色で塗られていました。
C1 verb əˈkruː

accrue

蓄積する
Meaning
To accumulate or receive (payments or benefits) over time.
Example
Interest accrues on the savings account every month.
毎月、貯金口座に利子が蓄積されます。
C2 verb /əˈsɪdɪfaɪ/

acidify

酸性化する
Meaning
to make something acidic or more acidic
Example
Farmers worry that pollution will acidify the soil.
農民たちは、汚染が土壌を酸性にすることを心配しています。
B2 noun /ˌæl.əˈɡeɪ.ʃən/

Allegation

告発
Meaning
a claim that someone has done something wrong or illegal
Example
The allegation against him was proven false.
彼に対する告発は虚偽であることが証明された。
B2 adjective /əˈbʌndənt/

abundant

豊富
Meaning
existing or available in large quantities; plentiful
Example
The garden was abundant with colorful flowers.
庭は色とりどりの花であふれていました。
C1 noun /ˌɔːkʃəˈnɪər/

auctioneer

競売人
Meaning
a person who conducts auctions by calling out bids and selling items to the highest bidder
Example
The auctioneer quickly raised the price as bidders competed for the painting.
競売人は入札が進む中で素早く価格を上げた。
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。
C1 verb /ədˈmɪnɪstreɪt/

administrate

管理する
Meaning
to manage or supervise the execution of duties, laws, or resources; to formally give or apply something such as a test or medicine
Example
The committee will administrate the new policy across all departments.
委員会はすべての部門で新しい方針を管理する。
C1 adjective /ədˈmɪsəbl/

admissible

Meaning
acceptable or valid, especially as evidence in a court of law
Example
The judge ruled that the document was admissible as evidence.
B2 noun /əkˈnɒlɪdʒmənt/

acknowledgment

認識
Meaning
the act of accepting, admitting, or recognizing something
Example
He received an acknowledgment of his application.
彼は自分の申し込みの認識を受け取りました。
A1 noun /'æn.ɪ.məl/

Animal

動物
Meaning
a living creature that feeds on organic matter, typically having specialized sense organs and nervous system and able to respond rapidly to stimuli
Example
The zoo has many different animals from around the world.
動物園には世界中から来たさまざまな動物がいます。
B1 verb /ədˈmaɪər/

admire

賞賛する
Meaning
To respect, appreciate, or look up to someone or something.
Example
I really admire her dedication to education.
私は本当に彼女の教育への献身を賞賛します。
C1 noun /æbˈdʌk.ʃən/

abduction

誘拐
Meaning
the act of taking someone away illegally by force; kidnapping
Example
The police are investigating the abduction of the child.
警察は子供の誘拐事件を調査している。
A2 noun /ˈɔːtəm/

autumn

秋
Meaning
the season between summer and winter, when leaves fall from trees
Example
The trees look beautiful in autumn, with colorful leaves falling.
木々は秋に美しく見え、カラフルな葉が落ちています。
C1 noun ˌæprɪˈhɛnʃən

apprehension

不安
Meaning
Anxiety or fear that something bad or unpleasant will happen.
Example
There is an apprehension about the depletion of fish stocks.
魚のストックの減少についての不安があります。
C2 verb /əˈpraɪz/

apprise

知らせる
Meaning
to inform or notify someone
Example
The manager will apprise the staff of the new policies.
マネージャーはスタッフに新しい方針について知らせます。
C2 noun /ænˈtɪpədiːz/

antipodes

Meaning
places on opposite sides of the Earth; also refers to things that are direct opposites
Example
Australia and Britain are often considered antipodes of each other.
A2 noun /ˈæθliːt/

athlete

アスリート
Meaning
a person who is trained or skilled in physical exercises, sports, or games requiring strength, agility, or stamina
Example
The athlete trained hard for the upcoming Olympic Games.
アスリートは、来たるオリンピック大会のために厳しい訓練を積んだ。
C2 noun /ˈɔːtɑːrki/

autarchy

自給自足
Meaning
A system of self-sufficiency where a state or community is economically independent.
Example
The nation attempted autarchy to reduce reliance on imports.
その国は輸入依存を減らすために自給自足を試みました。
C1 adjective /ˌæl.truˈɪs.tɪk/

altruistic

利他的な
Meaning
Showing a disinterested and selfless concern for the well-being of others.
Example
Her altruistic nature led her to volunteer for charities.
彼女の利他的な性格は、チャリティー活動のボランティアをするよう促した。
C1 verb /ˈædʒ.ɪ.teɪt/

agitate

扇動する, 激しくする
Meaning
to stir up feelings or disturb; to campaign for change
Example
The protesters agitated for better working conditions.
抗議者たちはより良い労働条件を求めて活動した。
C1 noun /ˈædʒʌŋkt/

adjunct

補助的
Meaning
a thing added to something else as a supplementary part
Example
The professor worked as an adjunct at the university.
教授は大学で補助的な役職で働いていました。
B1 adverb /ˌɔːtəˈmætɪkli/

automatically

自動的に
Meaning
without human control or intervention; done by itself
Example
The door closes automatically after you enter.
ドアは自動的に閉まります。
B2 adjective /æbˈnɔːr.məl/

abnormal

異常な
Meaning
deviating from what is normal or usual, typically in a way that is undesirable
Example
The doctor noticed an abnormal growth in the patient’s lung.
医者は患者の肺に異常な成長を見つけました。
B2 adjective, noun, verb /ˈæb.strækt/

abstract

抽象的, 要約
Meaning
existing in thought or as an idea but not having physical or concrete existence; a summary of a text
Example
The artist is known for her abstract paintings.
そのアーティストはアブストラクトな絵画で知られています。
B1 adjective ˌɑː.tɪˈfɪʃ.əl

artificial

人工の
Meaning
Made by humans; not occurring naturally
Example
Artificial systems are transforming industries.
人工システムは産業を変革しています。
C1 noun /ədˈhɪərənt/

adherent

支持者
Meaning
a person who supports or follows a particular belief, cause, or leader
Example
He is a strong adherent of democratic values.
彼は民主的な価値観の強力な支持者です。
C2 noun /əˈpɒθəˌkɛri/

apothecary

薬剤師
Meaning
A historical term for a person who prepared and sold medicines and drugs.
Example
The village apothecary provided remedies for many common illnesses.
村のアポセカリーは多くの一般的な病気に対する治療法を提供しました。
B1 noun /ˈænəlɪst/

analyst

アナリスト
Meaning
a person who studies or examines something carefully to understand it or make decisions
Example
The financial analyst predicted a rise in the stock market.
金融アナリストは株式市場の上昇を予測しました。
C2 noun /ˈæntɪfɒn/

antiphon

アンティフォン
Meaning
a short chant or verse sung responsively in Christian worship, typically sung before or after a psalm or canticle
Example
The choir sang the antiphon before beginning the main hymn.
合唱団は主の賛歌を始める前にアンティフォンを歌いました。
C2 verb /ˈɔːɡər/

augur

予兆する
Meaning
To be a sign of something to come; to predict or foretell.
Example
Dark clouds augur a coming storm.
暗い雲が来る嵐を予示しています。
B2 verb /əˈlaɪn/

align

整列する / 直線にする
Meaning
To arrange things in a straight line; to adjust or bring into proper relation or agreement.
Example
The manager asked the team to align their goals with the company's mission.
マネージャーはチームに目標を会社のミッションに合わせるように言いました。
C2 adjective /əˈsɪdjʊləs/

acidulous

やや酸っぱいまたは鋭い
Meaning
slightly sour or sharp in taste or manner
Example
The critic wrote an acidulous review of the movie.
批評家は映画に対して鋭いレビューを書いた。
C2 verb /æbˈdʒʊər/

abjure

放棄する
Meaning
to formally renounce or give up a belief, cause, or claim
Example
He abjured his allegiance to the old regime.
彼は古い政権への忠誠を放棄した。
B1 adverb /ˈæŋɡrɪli/

angrily

怒って
Meaning
in a manner showing anger or strong displeasure
Example
She spoke angrily when she heard the news.
彼女はその知らせを聞いて怒って話した。
A2 adverb /ˈen.i.weər/

Anywhere

どこでも
Meaning
in or to any place; wherever
Example
You can sit anywhere you like in this restaurant.
このレストランでは好きな場所に座れます。
C2 noun /ˈɑːrbɪtər/

arbiter

仲裁者
Meaning
a person who has the authority to settle a dispute or decide an issue
Example
The principal acted as the arbiter in the conflict between the students.
校長は生徒間の対立で仲裁者として行動した。
B2 noun /ˌædməˈreɪʃən/

admiration

尊敬
Meaning
a feeling of respect, pleasure, or approval for someone or something
Example
She felt great admiration for her teacher’s dedication.
彼女は先生の献身に尊敬を感じた。
B2 adjective /əˈfektɪd/

Affected

影響を受けた；影響を与えられた
Meaning
influenced; impacted; touched by something
Example
The flood-affected areas need immediate assistance.
洪水の影響を受けた地域は、即時の支援が必要です。
B2 noun əˌpriː.ʃiˈeɪ.ʃən

appreciation

価値の上昇
Meaning
An increase in the value of an asset over time.
Example
Real estate properties often experience appreciation over time.
不動産は通常、時間の経過とともに価値が上昇します。
C2 noun /ˈæl.ɪ.mənt/

aliment

食物
Meaning
food or nourishment that sustains life
Example
Fruits and vegetables are important aliments for a healthy body.
果物と野菜は健康な体のための重要な食物です。
B1 noun /əˈfer/

Affair

事柄; 出来事;
Meaning
an event or situation; a matter that someone deals with
Example
The wedding was a grand affair with hundreds of guests.
結婚式は何百人ものゲストを招待した壮大な出来事でした。
B2 noun /əˈreɪ/

array

配列、展示
Meaning
an impressive display or arrangement of things
Example
The shop displayed an array of colorful dresses.
ショップはカラフルなドレスの印象的な展示をしました。
C2 noun /ˈæpəfθɛm/

apophthegm

短くて、機知に富んだ教育的な言葉や格言
Meaning
A short, pithy, and instructive saying or maxim.
Example
She always had a witty apophthegm to share at meetings.
彼女は会議で共有するために、いつも機知に富んだアポフテムを持っていた。
C1 adverb /ˈæmpli/

amply

十分に
Meaning
more than sufficiently; generously
Example
She was amply rewarded for her hard work.
彼女は努力の結果、十分に報われました。
C1 adjective /əˈtjuːnd/

attuned

敏感な / 調和のとれた
Meaning
Being receptive or sensitive to something; well adjusted or in harmony.
Example
She is attuned to the needs of her students.
彼女は学生のニーズに敏感です。
C2 noun əˈkjuː.ə.ti

acuity

鋭敏さ
Meaning
Sharpness or keenness of thought, vision, or hearing.
Example
His intellectual acuity made him a brilliant scientist.
彼の知的な鋭敏さは彼を優れた科学者にしました。
A2 adverb /ˌɛniˈmɔr/

anymore

もう〜ない
Meaning
used to refer to the present time, typically to mean no longer
Example
He doesn’t live here anymore.
彼はもうここに住んでいません。
B2 noun /ˈæd.və.kət/

Advocate

弁護士
Meaning
a lawyer who represents clients in court; a person who supports or argues for a cause or policy
Example
The advocate presented strong evidence to defend his client in court.
その弁護士は法廷で彼の依頼人を弁護するために強力な証拠を提示した。
B2 verb /əˈraɪz/

arise

現れる
Meaning
to begin to exist or to happen
Example
Problems may arise if you don't plan ahead.
計画を立てないと問題が現れることがあります。
C2 noun /ˈɑːm.lət/

Armlet

アームレット
Meaning
a band worn around the upper arm as an ornament
Example
The traditional dancer wore golden armlets that gleamed in the spotlight.
伝統的なダンサーは、スポットライトの中で輝く金色のアームレットを着けていました。
C2 adjective /ˈeɪ.li.ə.nə.bəl/

alienable

譲渡可能
Meaning
Able to be transferred or surrendered, usually referring to rights or property.
Example
Property rights are alienable and can be sold or transferred.
財産権は譲渡可能で、売却または転送できます。
B2 noun/verb /eɪp/

ape

尾のない猿に似た大型の霊長類 / まねする
Meaning
a large primate similar to a monkey but without a tail; as a verb, to imitate or mimic
Example
Children often ape the behavior of adults.
子供たちは大人の行動をよくまねします。
C1 verb /əˈkrɛdɪt/

accredit

認証
Meaning
to officially recognize, authorize, or approve someone or something
Example
The university is accredited by the national education board.
その大学は国の教育委員会から認定されています。
C2 verb /əˈbeɪs/

abase

卑下する
Meaning
to belittle or degrade someone
Example
He refused to abase himself before the king.
彼は王の前で自分を卑下するのを拒否した。
C1 noun /ˈæmnəsti/

amnesty

アムネスティ
Meaning
An official pardon granted to people who have been convicted of political offenses.
Example
The government announced an amnesty for all political prisoners.
政府はすべての政治犯に対してアムネスティを発表しました。
B1 verb /əˈmeɪz/

amaze

驚かせる
Meaning
to fill someone with great surprise or wonder
Example
The magician’s final trick amazed the audience.
魔術師の最後のトリックは観客を驚かせた。
C2 adjective /ɔːˈrɪfərəs/

auriferous

金鉱を含む
Meaning
Containing or producing gold.
Example
The miners discovered an auriferous vein in the mountains.
鉱山労働者は山で金鉱を含む鉱脈を発見しました。
C1 noun /əˈvɜːrʒən/

aversion

嫌悪
Meaning
a strong feeling of dislike or unwillingness towards something
Example
She has a strong aversion to smoking.
彼女は喫煙に強い嫌悪感を持っています。
B1 noun /əˌkɒm.əˈdeɪ.ʃənz/

accommodations

宿泊施設
Meaning
Lodging; room and board; places to stay.
Example
The students had proper accommodations.
学生たちは適切な宿泊施設を持っていた。
C2 adjective /ˌævəˈrɪʃəs/

avaricious

貪欲な
Meaning
having or showing extreme greed for wealth or material gain
Example
The avaricious landlord increased the rent unfairly.
貪欲な家主は不公平に家賃を上げました。
C1 noun /ˈeɪ.nəs/

Anus

肛門
Meaning
the opening at the end of the digestive tract through which waste leaves the body
Example
The doctor examined the patient's anus during the medical checkup.
医者は診察中に患者の肛門を調べました。
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 verb /əˈskraɪb/

ascribe

帰属する、割り当てる
Meaning
To attribute something to a cause, source, or person.
Example
Many scholars ascribe the poem to an unknown author.
多くの学者はこの詩を未知の作者に帰属させている。
C1 verb /əˈkwɪt/

acquit

無罪を言い渡す
Meaning
to declare someone not guilty of a criminal charge; to conduct oneself in a specified way
Example
The jury decided to acquit the defendant of all charges.
陪審員は被告をすべての告発から無罪にすると決定しました。
B2 noun /ˈæstərɔɪd/

asteroid

アステロイド
Meaning
A small rocky body orbiting the sun, mostly found in the asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter.
Example
The asteroid belt lies between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter.
小惑星帯は火星と木星の軌道の間にあります。
B2 noun əˈsʌmp.ʃənz

assumptions

仮定
Meaning
Things that are accepted as true or certain to happen, without proof.
Example
His assumptions about the project were completely wrong.
彼のプロジェクトに関する仮定は完全に間違っていた。
C2 verb /ˈæntɪdeɪtɪd/

antedated

以前の日付
Meaning
assigned to an earlier date than the actual one; happened earlier
Example
The letter was antedated to appear more official.
手紙はもっと公式に見えるように日付が遡って記入されました。
C2 noun /ˌɑːrbəˈriːtəm/

arboretum

植物園
Meaning
a place where trees, shrubs, and plants are grown for scientific study or public display
Example
We visited the city’s arboretum to learn about exotic trees.
私たちはエキゾチックな木々について学ぶために、市の植物園を訪れました。
B2 noun /ˈeɪ.prən/

apron

Meaning
A protective garment worn over the front of one's clothes to keep them clean, especially while cooking.
Example
She tied an apron around her waist before cooking dinner.
B2 noun /ɑːrtʃ/

arch

アーチ
Meaning
a curved symmetrical structure spanning an opening and typically supporting the weight above it
Example
The ancient arch still stands in the city center.
古代のアーチは今でも街の中心に立っています。