C2 noun /əˈsɜːrbəti/

acerbity

辛辣さ

Meaning

bitterness or sharpness of tone, manner, or taste

Example

The acerbity of his remarks left everyone silent.

彼の発言の辛辣さは、みんなを静かにさせた。

C1 adjective /ˈmoʊmənˌteri/

momentary

一瞬の

Meaning

Lasting for only a short time.

Example

There was a momentary silence in the room.

部屋の中に一瞬の静けさがあった。

C1 noun mælˈnʌr.ɪʃ.mənt

malnourishment

栄養失調

Meaning

Lack of proper nutrition, caused by not having enough to eat, not eating enough of the right things, or being unable to use the food that one does eat.

Example

Children in poverty-stricken areas suffer from malnourishment.

貧困地域の子供たちは栄養失調に苦しんでいます。

C1 adjective /ˈɑːrɡjuəbl/

arguable

議論の余地がある

Meaning

open to debate or discussion; not certain and capable of being argued for or against

Example

It is arguable that technology has improved our quality of life.

テクノロジーが私たちの生活の質を向上させたと言うのは議論の余地がある。

B2 verb /ɪnˈʃʊər/

insure

保険をかける

Meaning

to provide insurance; to make certain

Example

I need to insure my new car.

私は新しい車を保険に入れる必要があります。

A2 noun /ˈpɛpər/

pepper

胡椒

Meaning

a pungent spice obtained from pepper plants, used to flavor food

Example

I like to add pepper to my soup.

私はスープに胡椒を加えるのが好きです。

B2 adjective ˈeθ.ɪ.kəl

ethical

倫理的

Meaning

Relating to moral principles or the branch of knowledge dealing with these.

Example

Ethical considerations guide decisions.

倫理的な考慮が決定を導く。

B2 noun /ˈlen.tɪl/

Lentil

レンズ豆

Meaning

a high-protein pulse which is dried and then soaked and cooked prior to eating

Example

She cooked red lentils for dinner tonight.

彼女は今晩の夕食に赤レンズ豆を調理しました。

C2 noun /ˈfaɪnəri/

finery

高級または装飾的な服

Meaning

expensive or elaborate clothes, decorations, or accessories

Example

She attended the party in her finest finery.

彼女は最上の衣装でパーティーに出席した。

C1 verb /kənˈdəʊn/

condone

容認する

Meaning

To accept or allow behavior that is morally wrong or offensive.

Example

The manager refused to condone harassment in the workplace.

マネージャーは職場での嫌がらせを容認することを拒否しました。

A2 verb /prɪˈfɜːr/

prefer

好む

Meaning

to like better; to choose as more desirable

Example

I prefer tea over coffee in the morning.

私は朝にコーヒーよりもお茶を好みます。

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。

B1 noun /ˌæplɪˈkeɪʃən/

application

申請 / アプリケーション / ソフトウェア

Meaning

a formal request for something; the act of putting something into operation; or a software program

Example

She submitted her application for the scholarship.

彼女は奨学金の申請を提出しました。

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。

C2 noun /ˌdaɪ.jʊˈret.ɪk/

diuretic

利尿剤

Meaning

A substance that promotes the production of urine.

Example

Coffee has a mild diuretic effect.

コーヒーは軽い利尿作用があります。

C2 noun /ɪnˈfriːkwəns/

infrequence

稀少性

Meaning

The state of occurring rarely or at long intervals.

Example

The infrequence of their meetings made it hard to maintain close ties.

彼らの会議の稀少性は、親密な関係を維持するのを難しくしていました。

B2 noun /rɪm/

rim

縁

Meaning

the outer edge or border of a circular object

Example

The coffee cup had a chip on its rim.

コーヒーカップの縁にひびが入っていました。

C2 noun /ˌɪkθiˈɒlədʒi/

ichthyology

魚類学

Meaning

The branch of zoology that deals with fish.

Example

He pursued a degree in ichthyology at the university.

彼は大学で魚類学の学位を取得した。

C2 noun /ˈɪrˌʃɑːt/

earshot

耳の届く範囲

Meaning

the range or distance within which a sound can be heard

Example

The children whispered secrets out of earshot of their parents.

子供たちは親の耳の届く範囲外で秘密をささやいた。

C1 adjective /ˈskɪtɪʃ/

skittish

神経質な

Meaning

easily frightened or nervous; unpredictable

Example

The horse was too skittish to ride.

その馬は乗るには神経質すぎた。

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。

C2 verb, noun /ˈɡoʊld.brɪk/

goldbrick

仕事を避ける

Meaning

to avoid work or duty; a person who shirks responsibility

Example

He was accused of goldbricking while the rest of the team worked hard.

彼は仕事を避けていると非難されたが、他のチームは一生懸命働いていた。

B2 verb /dɪˈvoʊt/

devote

捧げる

Meaning

to give time, effort, or resources to something

Example

She devotes much of her time to helping the poor.

彼女は貧しい人々を助けるために多くの時間を捧げています。

A1 noun /kæn/

Can

缶

Meaning

a metal container for food or drink

Example

I opened a can of soup for lunch.

私は昼食のためにスープの缶を開けました。

B2 adjective /ʌnˌkənˈdɪʃ.ən.əl/

Unconditional

無条件の

Meaning

not subject to any conditions; complete and absolute

Example

She offered her unconditional support to her friend in need.

彼女は困っている友人に無条件のサポートを提供しました。

C2 adjective /ˈbæti/

batty

変わり者

Meaning

crazy or eccentric in behavior

Example

The old man down the street is a bit batty but harmless.

通りの古い男は少し変わり者だが、無害だ。

C1 noun /ˈherən/

Heron

サギ

Meaning

large wading bird with long legs and neck that feeds on fish

Example

The heron stood motionless by the water's edge, waiting for fish.

サギは水辺でじっとして、魚を待っていました。

B2 verb /wɛd/

wed

結婚する

Meaning

to marry someone; to enter into a marriage

Example

They decided to wed in a small ceremony by the beach.

彼らはビーチで小さな式を挙げることを決めました。

A2 verb /rɪˈpleɪs/

replace

交換する

Meaning

to take the place of something or someone; to put something new in place of something old

Example

He decided to replace the broken lamp with a new one.

彼は壊れたランプを新しいものと交換することに決めました。

C2 noun /ˈrɒndoʊ/

rondo

音楽作品（繰り返しのテーマを持つ）

Meaning

a musical composition with a recurring leading theme

Example

The pianist ended the recital with a lively rondo.

ピアニストは生き生きとしたロンドでリサイタルを終えました。

B1 noun /tʃɑːrm/

Charm

魅力; 魔法; 魅力的な力

Meaning

the power or quality of giving delight or arousing admiration; a magical spell or talisman

Example

Her natural charm and wit made her popular at social gatherings.

彼女の自然な魅力と機知は、社交的な集まりで彼女を人気者にした。

C1 adjective /ˌsækrəˈlɪdʒəs/

sacrilegious

冒涜的

Meaning

Showing disrespect or irreverence toward something sacred.

Example

The painting was criticized as being sacrilegious.

その絵画は冒涜的だと批判されました。

C1 noun /ˈvenəm/

Venom

毒

Meaning

a poisonous substance secreted by animals such as snakes; extreme malice and bitterness

Example

The snake's venom can be deadly if not treated quickly.

ヘビの毒は、迅速に治療しないと致命的である可能性があります。

C1 adjective /ˈplæsɪd/

placid

穏やかな、静かな

Meaning

calm and peaceful, not easily disturbed

Example

She had a placid expression despite the chaos around her.

彼女は周囲の混乱にもかかわらず、穏やかな表情をしていた。

B2 noun /ˌfiː.ɑːnˈseɪ/

Fiancee

婚約者

Meaning

a woman who is engaged to be married

Example

John bought a beautiful engagement ring for his fiancee.

ジョンは彼の婚約者に美しい婚約指輪を買いました。

C2 verb /breɪz/

braze

ブレイズ

Meaning

To join two pieces of metal by heating and melting a filler metal into the joint.

Example

The mechanic brazed the broken pipe to fix the leak.

メカニックは壊れたパイプを溶接して漏れを修理しました。

A2 adjective /ˈɔː.dɪ.nər.i/

Ordinary

普通の; 一般的な; 特別ではない

Meaning

normal; usual; not special

Example

It was just an ordinary day at the office.

それはオフィスでのただの普通の日でした。

C2 noun /ˈswɑːvɪti/

suavity

優雅さと魅力

Meaning

smoothness and charm in manner

Example

His suavity made him popular in social gatherings.

彼の優雅さと魅力は社交の場で彼を人気者にした。

B2 adjective /prɪˈzentəbl/

Presentable

見栄えが良い; 公の場に適した

Meaning

neat and suitable for being seen in public; acceptable in appearance

Example

Make sure you look presentable for the job interview.

面接のために見た目をきちんと整えてください。

C1 noun /ˌmaʊntəˈnɪə/

mountaineer

登山者

Meaning

A person who climbs mountains as a sport or profession.

Example

The mountaineer reached the summit after a long climb.

登山者は長い登山の後、頂上に到達しました。

C2 noun /trænsˈluːsəns/

translucence

半透明性

Meaning

the quality of allowing light to pass through but not detailed shapes

Example

The translucence of the curtains filled the room with soft light.

カーテンの半透明性は部屋を柔らかい光で満たしました。

C1 adjective /dɪˈfʌŋkt/

defunct

営業停止、廃止

Meaning

No longer existing, operating, or functioning.

Example

The company became defunct after the financial crisis.

その会社は金融危機の後で廃業しました。

B2 noun ˈdevəsteɪtɪŋ ˈkɒnsɪkwənsɪz

devastating consequences

壊滅的な結果

Meaning

Extremely harmful or destructive results or effects

Example

Air pollution has devastating consequences for health.

大気汚染は健康に壊滅的な結果をもたらす。

C1 noun /kɒzˈmɒlədʒi/

cosmology

コスモロジー

Meaning

the science of the origin and development of the universe

Example

She studied cosmology to understand the origins of the universe.

彼女は宇宙の起源を理解するためにコスモロジーを学んだ。

C2 adjective /ˈsteɪ.dʒi/

stagy

過剰に演劇的

Meaning

Overly theatrical, artificial, or exaggerated in manner or style.

Example

Her performance felt stagy and unnatural.

彼女のパフォーマンスは過剰に演劇的で不自然に感じられた。

C1 adjective /ˌrɛprɪzɛnˈteɪʃənl̩/

representational

表現的

Meaning

Relating to or depicting something in a realistic or symbolic way.

Example

The artist preferred a representational style of painting.

アーティストは表現的な絵画スタイルを好んでいました。

C1 noun/verb ˈpɪv.ət

pivot

戦略的変更、軸、プロセスの変更

Meaning

A significant change in business strategy or direction.

Example

The company decided to pivot its business strategy.

会社はビジネス戦略を変更する決定をしました。

B1 verb ɪnˈkriːsɪŋ

increasing

増加

Meaning

Becoming or making greater in size, amount, intensity, or degree; growing.

Example

Increasing awareness about education is necessary.

教育に対する認識を高めることが必要です。

B2 noun /ˈkɒm.pɒ.stɪŋ/

composting

堆肥化

Meaning

The process of recycling organic waste into fertile fertilizer.

Example

Composting reduces waste and enhances soil fertility.

コンポスティングは廃棄物を減らし、土壌の肥沃度を高めます。

C1 noun /ˈtɜː.mɔɪl/

turmoil

混乱

Meaning

A state of great disturbance, confusion, or uncertainty.

Example

The political turmoil led to mass protests.

政治的な混乱は大規模な抗議行動を引き起こした。

C1 noun /ɪɡˈzuːbərəns/

exuberance

活力

Meaning

the quality of being full of energy, excitement, and cheerfulness

Example

Her exuberance made the whole team feel motivated.

彼女の活力はチーム全体をやる気にさせた。

C2 noun /poʊˈzɜːr/

poseur

Meaning

A person who pretends to be something they are not, often to impress others.

Example

Many considered him a poseur because he exaggerated his accomplishments.

B1 noun /ˈpɑr.səl/

Parcel

小包; 土地の一区画

Meaning

an object or collection of objects wrapped in paper for carrying or sending by mail; a piece of land

Example

The postman delivered a parcel to our door.

郵便配達員が私たちのドアに小包を届けました。

C1 verb /ɪnˈfleɪt/

inflate

膨らませる；水増しする

Meaning

to fill with air or gas so it expands; to increase excessively or artificially

Example

The mechanic inflated the tire to the correct pressure.

整備士はタイヤを適切な空気圧まで膨らませた。

A2 noun /ˈvedʒtəbəl ɔɪl/

Vegetable oil

植物油

Meaning

Oil extracted from plants, seeds, or nuts used for cooking

Example

She heated vegetable oil in the pan before adding the vegetables.

彼女は野菜を加える前にフライパンで植物油を加熱しました。

B2 adjective /əˈɡriːəbl/

Agreeable

快適な; 楽しい; 魅力的な; 同意する気持ち

Meaning

pleasant; enjoyable; delightful; willing to agree

Example

The weather is very agreeable today.

今日はとても快適な天気です。

B1 noun /ˈbeɪs.mənt/

Basement

地下室

Meaning

the lowest floor of a building, typically below ground level

Example

We store old furniture in the basement.

古い家具は地下室に保管されています。

A2 verb /prəˈtɛkt/

protect

守る

Meaning

To keep safe from harm or injury.

Example

Protect yourself from the negative effects of social media.

ソーシャルメディアの悪影響から自分を守りなさい。

C1 noun /ɪnˈdɪf.ər.əns/

Indifference

無関心; 無関心さ; アパシー

Meaning

lack of interest, concern, or sympathy; the state of not caring about something

Example

His indifference to his studies resulted in poor grades throughout the semester.

彼の学業に対する無関心さが、学期中ずっと悪い成績をもたらした。

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。

B2 verb /dɪsˈkloʊz/

disclose

開示する

Meaning

to reveal or make information known; to expose

Example

The company must disclose all financial information.

その会社はすべての財務情報を開示しなければならない。

C1 verb /ˈtɑːrnɪʃ/

tarnish

Meaning

To lose luster, especially as a result of exposure to air or moisture; to damage reputation.

Example

The silver jewelry tarnished quickly when left in the open air.

C1 noun /kwoʊ/

quo

現状

Meaning

The existing state of affairs or situation, often used in the phrase 'status quo'.

Example

He wanted to maintain the status quo at work.

彼は職場で現状を維持したかった。

B2 noun, verb /nɜːrv/

nerve

神経; 勇気

Meaning

A bundle of fibers in the body that transmits signals between the brain and other parts; also courage or audacity.

Example

She gathered the nerve to speak in front of the large audience.

彼女は大きな観客の前で話す勇気を持っていた。

B2 verb /ˈtrɛmbəl/

tremble

震える

Meaning

To shake slightly, often because of fear, cold, or nervousness.

Example

She began to tremble with fear before speaking.

彼女は話す前に恐怖で震え始めました。

C2 noun /ˈʌŋkʃən/

unction

聖別

Meaning

The act of anointing as part of a religious or ceremonial ritual; excessive or insincere flattery.

Example

The priest performed the holy unction with solemnity.

司祭は厳粛に聖別の儀式を行った。

C1 noun /ˌɛksɪˈkjuːʃənər/

executioner

処刑人

Meaning

A person who carries out a death sentence by execution.

Example

The executioner prepared the gallows for the condemned prisoner.

処刑人は死刑囚のために絞首台を準備した。

B2 noun ˌprez.əˈveɪ.ʃən

preservation

保存

Meaning

The action of maintaining something in its original or existing state; protection from harm or damage.

Example

Proper preservation extends the lifespan of machinery.

適切な保存は機械の寿命を延ばします。

C1 adjective /ˈsɜːrvɪsəbl/

serviceable

使用可能

Meaning

fit for use; usable; in working order

Example

The old bicycle is still serviceable despite its age.

その古い自転車は年齢に関係なく、まだ使用可能です。

C1 verb /rɪˈkuːpəreɪt/

recuperate

回復する

Meaning

to recover from illness or regain strength

Example

She went to the countryside to recuperate after surgery.

彼女は手術後、回復するために田舎に行った。

C2 noun /səˈnɛs.əns/

senescence

老化

Meaning

The process of growing old or the condition of aging.

Example

The biologist studied senescence in plants to understand aging.

生物学者は植物のセネセンスを研究して、老化を理解しようとしました。

C1 adjective /ʌnˈmænɪdʒəbəl/

Unmanageable

管理できない; 手に負えない

Meaning

difficult or impossible to control or handle

Example

The large class became unmanageable without proper supervision.

適切な監視がなければ、大きなクラスは管理できなくなった。

B2 noun ˈhæb.ɪ.tæts

habitats

生息地

Meaning

The natural home or environment of an animal, plant, or other organism.

Example

Scientists envision habitats on the Moon.

科学者たちは月面にハビタッツを想像しています。

C1 adjective /ˈdiːviəs/

devious

狡猾な

Meaning

Skillful at using underhanded tactics to achieve goals; not straightforward.

Example

He used a devious plan to gain control of the company.

彼は会社の支配権を握るために、狡猾な計画を使いました。

C1 verb /doʊt/

dote

溺愛する

Meaning

to show excessive love or fondness for someone or something

Example

She tends to dote on her grandchildren.

彼女は孫たちに溺愛する傾向があります。

C1 adjective /pɑːrtʃt/

parched

極度に喉が渇いた

Meaning

extremely dry, especially because of heat or thirst

Example

After walking in the desert, he was parched with thirst.

砂漠を歩いた後、彼は極度に喉が渇いていた。

C1 noun ˈdɛtrɪ.mənt

detriment

損害、害、障害

Meaning

Harm, damage, impairment.

Example

Smoking is a detriment to health.

喫煙は健康に対するデトリメントです。

C1 noun, verb /wɪf/

whiff

Meaning

A brief, faint smell or puff of air; to get a quick smell of something.

Example

I caught a whiff of perfume as she passed by.

A1 noun /ˈbaɪ.sɪ.kəl/

Bicycle

自転車

Meaning

A vehicle with two wheels that you pedal to make it move

Example

She rides her bicycle to work every day.

彼女は毎日自転車で仕事に行きます。

C1 adjective /prəˈvoʊkɪŋ/

Provoking

挑発的

Meaning

causing anger or strong reaction; irritating; stimulating

Example

His provoking comments made everyone angry.

彼の挑発的なコメントは皆を怒らせた。

B2 noun /əˌrɪʒ.əˈnæl.ə.ti/

Originality

独創性

Meaning

the quality of being novel or unusual; the ability to think independently and creatively

Example

The artist's work showed great originality and creativity.

アーティストの作品は大きな独創性と創造性を示した。

B2 verb /prəˈvoʊk/

provoke

挑発する

Meaning

To cause someone to become angry or to cause a reaction.

Example

His words provoked a heated argument.

彼の言葉は激しい議論を引き起こした。

B2 noun /ˌæk.jʊˈzeɪ.ʃən/

accusation

告発

Meaning

A statement that someone has done something wrong or illegal.

Example

She made an accusation of theft against her colleague.

彼女は同僚に対して窃盗の告発を行いました。

B2 adverb /drəˈmætɪkli/

dramatically

劇的に

Meaning

in a sudden, striking, or exaggerated way

Example

Sales increased dramatically after the campaign.

キャンペーン後、売上は劇的に増加しました。

C2 adjective /sɛnˈtrɪpɪtəl/

centripetal

向心力

Meaning

Moving or directed toward a center.

Example

Centripetal force keeps the planets in orbit around the sun.

向心力は惑星を太陽の周りの軌道に保ちます。

B2 adjective /ˈplɛʒərəbl/

pleasurable

楽しませる、快適な

Meaning

giving pleasure or enjoyment

Example

Reading a good book is a pleasurable activity.

良い本を読むことは楽しい活動です。

B1 noun /roʊp/

rope

ロープ

Meaning

a strong, thick cord made of twisted fibers or strands

Example

The climbers used a rope to scale the mountain.

登山者は山を登るためにロープを使いました。

C2 noun ˈoʊʃən ˌstrætɪfɪˈkeɪʃən

ocean stratification

海洋の成層

Meaning

The formation of layers in ocean water due to differences in density.

Example

Ocean stratification affects marine biodiversity.

オーシャンストラティフィケーションは海洋生物多様性に影響を与えます。

B2 noun /ˌsɒl.ɪˈdær.ə.ti/

Solidarity

団結

Meaning

unity or agreement of feeling or action among individuals with a common interest

Example

The workers showed solidarity during the strike.

労働者はストライキの間、団結を示しました。

C2 adjective /ˈtɛsəleɪtɪd/

tessellated

タイル模様

Meaning

arranged in a pattern of repeated shapes fitting together without gaps

Example

The tessellated floor was made of colorful tiles arranged in perfect symmetry.

テセレイテッドな床はカラフルなタイルで作られ、完璧な対称性で配置されていました。

A2 adjective /rɪˈspɒn.sə.bəl/

Responsible

責任がある; 任務を持っている; 信頼できる

Meaning

accountable; having duties; reliable and trustworthy

Example

Parents are responsible for their children's education and well-being.

親は子供たちの教育と福祉に責任があります。

C2 adjective /pɒnˈtɪfɪkəl/

pontifical

教皇または司教に関連する; 傲慢または高慢な

Meaning

relating to a pope or bishop; pompous or self-important

Example

His pontifical manner annoyed the other members of the committee.

彼の高慢な態度は委員会の他のメンバーを困らせた。

A1 noun /ˈɪntənet/

internet

グローバルコンピュータネットワーク

Meaning

A global computer network providing a variety of information and communication facilities.

Example

The internet has revolutionized the way we access information.

インターネットは情報へのアクセス方法を革新しました。

C1 adjective /ˌɔː.riˈen.təl/

Oriental

東アジアの国々に関連する; 東方

Meaning

relating to the countries of East Asia; eastern

Example

The museum has a beautiful collection of oriental art.

博物館には美しいオリエンタルアートのコレクションがあります。

B2 noun ˈven.tʃərz

ventures

事業

Meaning

Business enterprises or undertakings, especially risky ones.

Example

Luxury ventures in space attract wealthy clients.

宇宙での豪華なベンチャーは裕福な顧客を引きつける。

C2 verb /prɪmp/

primp

幸せ

Meaning

To spend time making minor adjustments to one's appearance.

Example

She primped in front of the mirror before the party.

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。

C1 noun /krʌst/

crust

外皮

Meaning

the hard outer surface of something, especially bread or the Earth's outer layer

Example

He cut off the crust of the bread before eating.

彼は食べる前にパンの外皮を切り取った。

A2 noun /ˈfɪŋ.ɡər/

Finger

指

Meaning

any of the four long thin parts of the hand (or five, if the thumb is included)

Example

She pointed with her finger to show the direction to the museum.

彼女は指を使って博物館の方向を指し示しました。

C1 noun /sɛkt/

sect

宗派

Meaning

a subgroup of a larger religious or political group, often with differing beliefs

Example

The group split into different sects due to doctrinal differences.

グループは教義の違いにより、異なる宗派に分かれました。

B2 noun /prɒkˈsɪmɪti/

proximity

接近

Meaning

Nearness in space, time, or relationship.

Example

The proximity of the school to her house made it convenient.

学校が彼女の家の近くにあるため、それは便利でした。

B2 noun /ɡler/

Glare

怒りのこもった凝視; 強くてまぶしい光

Meaning

a fierce or angry stare; a strong and dazzling light

Example

The teacher's stern glare silenced the noisy students immediately.

先生の厳しい視線は、すぐに騒がしい学生たちを静めました。

B1 verb /ˈkɒntrækt/

contract

契約する

Meaning

to make smaller; to enter into a formal agreement

Example

The company will contract a new supplier for materials.

会社は新しい供給者と契約を結ぶでしょう。

C2 noun /dɪˈstreɪnər/

distrainor

財産差し押さえ人

Meaning

a person, usually a landlord, who seizes another's property for unpaid debt or rent

Example

The distrainor took possession of the tenant's car until the debt was cleared.

ディストレイナーは、借金が清算されるまで、賃借人の車を押収しました。

A2 noun /ˈmʌʃ.ruːm/

Mushroom

きのこ

Meaning

a type of fungus that can be eaten, often used in cooking

Example

The pizza was topped with fresh mushrooms.

ピザは新鮮なきのこで飾られていました。

C1 noun /ɡeɪl/

Gale

暴風; ビューフォートスケールで7から10の強風

Meaning

a very strong wind; a wind of force 7 to 10 on the Beaufort scale

Example

The fishing boats returned to harbor early due to the approaching gale.

漁船は接近する暴風雨のため、早めに港に戻った。

B2 adjective spekˈtækjʊlər

spectacular

壮大な

Meaning

Beautiful in a dramatic and eye-catching way; very impressive.

Example

The launch of the spacecraft was a spectacular event.

宇宙船の発射は壮観なイベントでした。

B2 noun /ˈlænd.fɪl/

landfill

埋立地

Meaning

a site where waste material is buried under the ground

Example

The city built a new landfill to manage its growing waste problem.

その都市は増え続ける廃棄物問題を解決するために新しい埋立地を作りました。

B1 noun /ˈɔːtəmoʊbiːl/

automobile

車

Meaning

a road vehicle powered by an engine, typically with four wheels

Example

He bought a new automobile last week.

彼は先週、新しい車を買いました。

C1 noun/verb /rɪˈlæps/

relapse

再発

Meaning

to return to a worse condition, especially after improvement; a deterioration after recovery

Example

After months of progress, he suffered a relapse.

数ヶ月の進歩の後、彼は再発しました。

C2 noun ˌpɜː.pɪˈtʃuː.ɪ.ti

perpetuity

永続性、永遠、継続性

Meaning

Permanence, eternity, continuity.

Example

The contract ensures payments in perpetuity.

契約は永続的な支払いを保証します。

A2 adverb /ˈsʌd.ən.li/

Suddenly

突然

Meaning

quickly and without warning; unexpectedly

Example

The car suddenly stopped in the middle of the road.

車は突然道路の真ん中で止まりました。

B1 noun ɡrəʊθ

Growth

成長

Meaning

The process of increasing in physical size, number, value, or strength.

Example

Economic growth improves living conditions.

経済成長は生活水準を向上させます。

C2 adjective /ˈmiːli ˌmaʊðd/

mealy-mouthed

うわべだけの

Meaning

Unwilling to speak directly and honestly; insincere or evasive in speech.

Example

The manager gave a mealy-mouthed excuse instead of admitting the mistake.

マネージャーは間違いを認める代わりに、うわべだけの言い訳をしました。

B2 noun /ˈmɪn.ɪ.stri/

Ministry

省庁

Meaning

A government department responsible for a particular area of public administration

Example

The Ministry of Education announced new policies for schools.

教育省は学校のための新しい政策を発表しました。

C2 verb /sɪˈkwɛstreɪt/

sequestrate

差し押さえる

Meaning

To take legal possession of assets until a debt is paid or disputes are resolved.

Example

The court decided to sequestrate the company's property.

裁判所は会社の財産を差し押さえることを決定しました。

C1 noun ˈdɪskɔrd

discord

不和

Meaning

Disagreement or conflict between people or ideas.

Example

Discord among people disrupts societal stability.

人々の間の不和は社会の安定を乱す。

B2 noun, verb /rɪər/

rear

後ろ / 育てる

Meaning

the back part of something; to bring up or raise children or animals

Example

The mother cat reared her kittens in a quiet corner.

母猫は静かな隅で子猫たちを育てました。

C1 noun /ˈtrɪp.lət/

triplet

三つ子

Meaning

One of three children or animals born at the same time to the same mother.

Example

The family was surprised to have triplets instead of twins.

その家族は双子ではなく三つ子を持つことに驚いていました。

C2 noun /ˌtɛliˈɒlədʒi/

teleology

目的論

Meaning

the explanation of phenomena by the purpose they serve rather than by cause

Example

Aristotle is often associated with the concept of teleology in philosophy.

アリストテレスは哲学における目的論の概念としばしば関連付けられます。

B2 adjective /ˈvɪɡ.ər.əs/

vigorous

活発な

Meaning

Characterized by high energy and vitality.

Example

Regular exercise keeps the body vigorous and healthy.

定期的な運動は体を活発に保ち、健康にします。

B1 adjective /ˈriː.zən.ə.bəl/

Reasonable

合理的; 公正で実用的; 高すぎない; 論理的

Meaning

fair and sensible; not too expensive; logical and practical

Example

The hotel offers reasonable prices for quality accommodation.

そのホテルは品質の高い宿泊施設に対して合理的な価格を提供しています。