B2 noun /eɪk/

Ache

痛み

Meaning

a continuous or prolonged dull pain in a part of one's body

Example

He had a terrible headache after working late.

彼は遅くまで働いた後、ひどい頭痛に悩まされた。

B2 noun /ˌriː.əˈʃʊr.əns/

Reassurance

安心

Meaning

comfort or confidence given to someone to remove their fears or doubts

Example

She needed reassurance that everything would be okay.

彼女はすべてがうまくいくことを確認するために安心が必要でした。

B2 noun /əˈlaɪnmənt/

alignment

整列

Meaning

arrangement in a straight line or in proper position

Example

The alignment of the planets was perfect for the celestial event.

惑星の整列は天体イベントのために完璧でした。

B2 adjective daɪˈvɜːs

diverse

多様な

Meaning

Showing a great deal of variety; very different.

Example

Diverse industries enhance economic resilience.

多様な産業が経済的な回復力を高める。

B2 noun /ˈfʌndˌreɪzɪŋ/

fundraising

資金調達

Meaning

the process of collecting money for a cause or project

Example

The organization is organizing a fundraising event.

その組織は資金調達イベントを開催しています。

B2 verb /ˈstɑːrtl/

startle

驚かせる

Meaning

To surprise or frighten someone suddenly.

Example

The loud noise startled the children.

大きな音が子供たちを驚かせた。

B2 noun /skɛtʃ/

sketch

スケッチ

Meaning

a simple, rough drawing or outline

Example

He made a quick sketch of the landscape.

彼は風景の素早いスケッチを作成しました。

B2 adjective /ˌædvənˈteɪdʒəs/

Advantageous

有利な; 便利な; 利益を生む

Meaning

beneficial; favorable; profitable

Example

This position offers advantageous opportunities for career growth.

このポジションはキャリアの成長のための有利な機会を提供します。

B2 noun /foʊm/

Foam

泡

Meaning

a mass of small bubbles formed on or in liquid; frothy white mass

Example

The waves crashed against the rocks, creating white foam on the shore.

波が岩にぶつかり、浜辺に白い泡を作った。

B2 noun ˈsʌbˌaɪtəlz

subtitles

字幕

Meaning

Captions displayed at the bottom of a movie or television screen that translate or transcribe the dialogue or narrative.

Example

Use subtitles for better understanding.

より良い理解のために字幕を使用してください。

B2 noun, verb /ræmp/

ramp

ランプ

Meaning

a sloping surface joining two different levels; as a verb, to increase or rise sharply

Example

The car drove up the ramp into the parking garage.

車は駐車場のランプを上がった。

B2 verb /ˌɪntərˈviːn/

intervene

介入する

Meaning

To come between people, groups, or events, often to prevent conflict or improve a situation.

Example

The teacher had to intervene to stop the fight between the students.

教師は生徒たちの間で喧嘩を止めるために介入しなければならなかった。

B2 noun /ʌnˈsɜːrtənti/

Uncertainty

不確実性; 疑念または確信の欠如

Meaning

the state of being uncertain; doubt or lack of sureness

Example

The uncertainty about the weather delayed our trip.

天気についての不確実性が私たちの旅行を遅らせた。

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 adverb /səbˈstænʃəli/

substantially

大幅に

Meaning

to a great extent or degree

Example

The new policy has substantially improved working conditions.

新しい政策は労働条件を大幅に改善しました。

B2 noun/verb rɪˈfɔːm

reform

改革

Meaning

Make changes in (something, typically a social, political, or economic institution or practice) in order to improve it.

Example

Reform in the education system was a priority.

教育システムの改革は優先事項でした。

B2 adjective /ˈtrʌblsəm/

Troublesome

面倒な; 問題のある

Meaning

causing difficulty or annoyance; problematic

Example

The troublesome student disrupted the class again.

その面倒な学生はまたクラスを中断しました。

B2 noun /kɜːrv/

Curve

曲線; カーブ

Meaning

a line or outline that gradually deviates from being straight; a bend or turn in a road or path

Example

The driver slowed down as he approached the sharp curve in the mountain road.

運転手は山道の急なカーブに近づくとスピードを落としました。

B2 noun /ˈtrɒli/

Troly

トロリー

Meaning

an electric vehicle that runs on rails or tracks in the street

Example

The trolley runs through the city center every fifteen minutes.

トロリーは市内中心を15分ごとに走ります。

B2 noun ɪnˈdev.ər

endeavor

努力

Meaning

An attempt to achieve a goal; a serious determined effort.

Example

The endeavor to innovate space tourism is ambitious.

スペースツーリズムの革新への努力は野心的です。

B2 noun rɪsk ˈfæktər

risk factor

リスク要因

Meaning

Something that increases the likelihood of developing a disease or condition

Example

Water pollution is a significant risk factor for health.

水質汚染は健康にとって重要なリスク要因です。

B2 adjective /ˈvʌl.nər.ə.bəl/

vulnerable

脆弱

Meaning

susceptible to physical or emotional harm

Example

Children are often the most vulnerable in times of crisis.

子供たちは危機の際に最も脆弱な存在です。

B2 verb ˈtrænsfɔːrm

transform

変形する

Meaning

To change in form, appearance, or structure; metamorphose.

Example

Volunteering can transform lives and communities.

ボランティア活動は人生と地域社会を変えることができる。

B2 noun /ˈpɛbl/

pebble

小石

Meaning

a small smooth stone found on beaches or rivers

Example

He threw a pebble into the pond and watched the ripples.

彼は小石を池に投げ入れて、波を見ていました。

B2 noun /ˈprəʊsesə/

processor

プロセッサ

Meaning

a machine or device that processes something, especially a computer's central processing unit (CPU)

Example

The new laptop has a faster processor.

新しいノートパソコンにはより高速なプロセッサがあります。

B2 noun /dɪˌtɜː.mɪˈneɪ.ʃən/

determination

決意

Meaning

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

Example

His determination to succeed was unwavering.

成功するための彼の決意は揺るぎなかった。

B2 verb /rɪˈdʒɔɪs/

rejoice

喜ぶ

Meaning

to feel or show great joy; to celebrate

Example

The family rejoices at the good news.

その家族は良いニュースに喜んでいます。

B2 noun /soʊp keɪs/

Soap case

石鹸ケース

Meaning

a container used to store soap

Example

She bought a beautiful soap case for the bathroom.

彼女はバスルーム用に美しい石鹸ケースを買いました。

B2 noun /ˈɔr.fən/

Orphan

孤児

Meaning

a child whose parents are dead; someone without protective support

Example

The orphan was adopted by a loving family.

その孤児は愛情深い家族に養子として迎えられました。

B2 verb /bɪˈtreɪ/

betray

裏切る

Meaning

to be disloyal to; to reveal secrets

Example

He felt betrayed by his closest friend.

彼は最も親しい友人に裏切られたと感じた。

B2 noun ˌæd.æpˈteɪ.ʃən

adaptation

適応

Meaning

The action or process of adapting or being adapted.

Example

Adaptation to climate change is critical for resilience.

気候変動への適応は回復力にとって重要です。

B2 verb /ɪˈkwɪp/

equip

装備する

Meaning

to provide someone or something with the necessary items or skills for a task

Example

The school equipped its students with modern technology.

学校は生徒たちに最新の技術を装備させました。

B2 adverb /ˈræp.ɪd.li/

Rapidly

速やかに; 急速に

Meaning

at a fast speed; quickly

Example

The company is rapidly expanding into new markets.

会社は新しい市場に急速に拡大しています。

B2 verb/adjective /ɑːrˈtɪkjʊlət/

articulate

Meaning

to express thoughts or ideas clearly; having the ability to speak fluently and clearly

Example

She was able to articulate her ideas during the meeting.

B2 noun /ˈkaʊnsələr/

counsellor

カウンセラー

Meaning

a person trained to give guidance on personal, social, or psychological problems; an advisor

Example

She spoke to a counsellor to get advice about her career.

彼女は自分のキャリアについてカウンセラーに相談した。

B2 noun /ˈθɪk.nəs/

thickness

厚さ

Meaning

The measure of how thick or dense something is

Example

The thickness of the book made it hard to carry.

その本の厚さのため、持ち運びが大変だった。

B2 noun /ˈnuː.kʌm.ər/

New-comer

新参者

Meaning

a person who has recently arrived in a place or joined a group

Example

The newcomer was warmly welcomed by the team.

その新参者はチームによって温かく迎えられました。

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。

B2 noun /dɒk/

dock

ドック

Meaning

a structure where ships are loaded, unloaded, or repaired

Example

The ship stayed at the dock for two days.

船はドックに2日間停泊していました。

B2 verb /ɪmˈprɪzən/

imprison

投獄する

Meaning

to put someone in prison; to confine or restrict someone's freedom

Example

The judge imprisoned the criminal for five years.

裁判官は犯罪者を5年間投獄しました。

B2 noun ˈsækrɪfaɪs

sacrifice

犠牲

Meaning

An act of giving up something valued for the sake of something else.

Example

The country was freed due to the sacrifice of the warriors.

国は戦士たちの犠牲によって解放された。

B2 noun /ˈwɔːfeər/

Warfare

戦争

Meaning

armed conflict between different countries or groups; the activity of fighting a war

Example

Modern warfare involves advanced technology and strategic planning.

現代の戦争には高度な技術と戦略的計画が含まれています。

B2 adjective /ˈsændi/

Sandy

砂の; 砂質の

Meaning

covered with sand; containing sand; having the texture of sand

Example

The sandy beach stretched for miles along the coast.

砂浜は海岸に沿って何マイルも続いていました。

B2 noun /træŋˈkwɪl.ɪ.ti/

tranquillity

静けさ

Meaning

the state of being calm, peaceful, and free from disturbance

Example

She enjoyed the tranquillity of the countryside after years in the city.

彼女は都市で何年も過ごした後、田舎の静けさを楽しんでいました。

B2 noun /dɪˈnaɪ.əl/

Denial

否認

Meaning

the action of declaring something to be untrue; refusal to acknowledge something

Example

His denial of involvement in the scandal was met with skepticism.

スキャンダルへの関与を否認した彼の姿勢は、疑念を持って受け止められました。

B2 verb /əˈsɛmbəl/

assemble

集める

Meaning

to gather or bring together in one place

Example

The students assembled in the hall for the meeting.

学生たちは会議のためにホールに集まりました。

B2 noun /ˈtɛl.ər/

teller

銀行窓口係; 物語を語る人

Meaning

A person who counts and manages money at a bank; a person who tells or relates something

Example

The bank teller counted the cash carefully before handing it over.

銀行のテラーは現金を注意深く数えて渡した。

B2 noun /ˈwɜːrkɪŋ mæn/

working-man

労働者

Meaning

a man engaged in manual labor or industrial work, often considered as part of the working class

Example

The working-man fought hard for better wages and conditions.

労働者はより良い賃金と条件のために懸命に戦った。

B2 noun /ˌæn.ɪˈmeɪ.ʃən/

Animation

アニメーション

Meaning

the technique of making inanimate objects appear to move; liveliness and enthusiasm

Example

The animation in this movie is incredibly detailed.

この映画のアニメーションは信じられないほど詳細です。

B2 noun /haɪv/

Hive

ハチの巣; 活動で満ちた場所

Meaning

a structure in which bees live and produce honey; a place full of busy activity

Example

The garden was buzzing with activity as bees flew back and forth from their hive.

庭はミツバチがハチの巣から行ったり来たりして活動でにぎわっていた。

B2 adverb /ɪkˈstɛnsɪvli/

extensively

広範囲に

Meaning

in a thorough or wide-ranging manner

Example

She traveled extensively across Europe for her research.

彼女は研究のためにヨーロッパを広範囲に旅行しました。

B2 adjective /mɪsˈliːdɪŋ/

misleading

誤解を招く

Meaning

giving the wrong idea or impression

Example

The advertisement was misleading and gave false information.

その広告は誤解を招くもので、偽の情報を提供していました。

B2 noun /twɪɡ/

twig

小枝

Meaning

a small thin branch of a tree or bush

Example

She broke a twig off the tree to use as a stick.

彼女は棒として使うために木から小枝を折った。

B2 noun /bluːz/

blues

ブルース

Meaning

a feeling of sadness; a style of music with melancholy themes

Example

Listening to blues music always calms him down.

ブルース音楽を聴くと、いつも彼を落ち着かせる。

B2 noun /strɔː/

straw

ストローまたは茎

Meaning

a thin tube for sucking up liquids; dried stalks of grain plants

Example

She drank the juice through a straw.

彼女はストローでジュースを飲んだ。

B2 adjective /prəˈfɪʃ.ənt/

proficient

熟練した

Meaning

Competent or skilled in doing or using something; having great knowledge or experience.

Example

She is highly proficient in multiple languages.

彼女は多言語に非常に熟練しています。

B2 noun /ˈkɪdni/

Kidney

腎臓

Meaning

either of a pair of organs that filter waste products from the blood and produce urine

Example

Drinking plenty of water helps keep your kidneys healthy.

十分な水分を摂取することで、腎臓の健康を保つことができます。

B2 adjective /ˌdʒiːəˈɡræfɪkəl/

geographical

地理的な

Meaning

relating to geography; connected with the physical features, location, or characteristics of the Earth or a particular area

Example

The country’s geographical position makes it an important trading hub.

その国の地理的な位置は重要な貿易拠点となっています。

B2 noun /prəˈtɛktər/

protector

保護者

Meaning

a person or thing that protects someone or something

Example

The dog was seen as the family's protector.

その犬は家族の保護者と見なされていました。

B2 verb /slæʃ/

slash

切る

Meaning

to cut with a sharp blade; to reduce drastically

Example

The company slashed prices to attract more customers.

会社はもっと多くの顧客を引き付けるために価格を引き下げました。

B2 noun ˈʃeɪdɪd ˈɛəriə

shaded area

日陰のエリア

Meaning

An area that is protected from direct sunlight.

Example

We sat in a shaded area by the riverbank.

私たちは川の岸辺の日陰のエリアに座っていました。

B2 adjective /ˈtʃaɪld.laɪk/

Childlike

子供のような; 無邪気で信頼しやすい; 純粋でシンプル

Meaning

innocent and trusting like a child; having the good qualities of a child; pure and simple

Example

She maintained a childlike wonder about the world around her.

彼女は周りの世界について子供のような驚きを保っていました。

B2 adjective /mjuːt/

Mute

無言の; 話せない; 音がない

Meaning

silent; unable to speak; without sound

Example

He remained mute during the entire meeting.

彼は会議中ずっと無言だった。

B2 adjective /ˈtʌtʃ.ɪŋ/

Touching

感動的な; 情熱的な

Meaning

causing feelings of sympathy or emotion; moving

Example

The touching story brought tears to everyone's eyes.

感動的な物語が、皆の目に涙をもたらしました。

B2 noun /sneɪl/

Snail

カタツムリ

Meaning

a small soft creature with a shell on its back that moves very slowly

Example

The snail left a shiny trail as it crawled across the leaf.

カタツムリは葉っぱを這っている間に輝く跡を残しました。

B2 noun /saɪˈkaɪətri/

psychiatry

精神医学

Meaning

the branch of medicine focused on the study and treatment of mental illness

Example

She decided to study psychiatry to help people with mental health issues.

彼女は精神疾患に苦しむ人々を助けるために精神医学を学ぶことを決めました。

B2 noun /kənˈtroʊlər/

controller

コントローラー

Meaning

a person or device that manages, directs, or regulates something

Example

The game controller made it easy to play the video game.

ゲームコントローラーはビデオゲームを簡単にプレイできるようにしました。

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。

B2 noun /ˈfriːˌlænsər/

freelancer

フリーランサー

Meaning

A person who works independently without being permanently employed by one organization.

Example

She works as a freelancer designing websites for different clients.

彼女はフリーランサーとして、異なるクライアントのためにウェブサイトをデザインしています。

B2 adjective /ɪnˈædɪkwət/

inadequate

不十分

Meaning

Not sufficient or good enough.

Example

The funding was inadequate to complete the project.

プロジェクトを完成させるには資金が不十分でした。

B2 noun /ˈsɛnətər/

senator

上院議員

Meaning

a member of a senate, especially in a legislative body

Example

The senator spoke passionately about environmental policies.

そのセネターは環境政策について情熱的に話しました。

B2 verb /ɪnˈfɔːrs/

enforce

施行する

Meaning

to make sure that a rule, law, or policy is obeyed

Example

The police are responsible for enforcing the law.

警察は法律を施行する責任があります。

B2 verb /ˈjuːtɪlaɪz/

utilize

利用する

Meaning

to make practical or effective use of something

Example

The company aims to utilize solar energy for production.

その会社は生産のために太陽光エネルギーを活用することを目指しています。

B2 noun /proʊˈbeɪʃən/

probation

試用期間

Meaning

a period of testing or supervision, especially for offenders or new employees

Example

He was placed on probation for six months.

彼は6か月の試用期間を与えられました。

B2 noun ədˈvɑːns.mənts

advancements

進展

Meaning

The process of promoting or moving forward; development or improvement.

Example

Scientific advancements enhance global innovation.

科学的進展はグローバルな革新を促進します。

B2 noun ˌɪmplɪmenˈteɪʃən

implementation

実行

Meaning

The process of putting a decision or plan into effect; execution.

Example

Proper implementation of policies is crucial.

方針の適切な実行は重要です。

B2 adjective /æpt/

apt

適切な

Meaning

Appropriate or suitable; having a natural tendency or quick to learn.

Example

She is an apt student who quickly understands new concepts.

彼女は新しい概念をすぐに理解できる適切な学生です。

B2 verb, noun, adjective /flʌʃ/

flush

顔を赤くする / 水で洗浄する

Meaning

to become red in the face, usually from embarrassment, heat, or excitement; to clean something with a flow of water

Example

She flushed with embarrassment when she realized her mistake.

彼女は自分のミスに気づいたとき、恥ずかしさで顔が赤くなった。

B2 noun /ˈfɪks.tʃər/

fixture

固定物、設置された設備

Meaning

a permanent or fixed object, often in a house or building

Example

The bathroom fixture was installed yesterday.

バスルームの設備は昨日設置されました。

B2 verb /ɪnˈspekt/

inspect

検査する

Meaning

to examine something carefully to check for problems or faults

Example

The engineer will inspect the building for structural damage.

エンジニアは建物の構造的な損傷を検査します。

B2 noun /ˈwɪldərnəs/

Wilderness

荒野; 無人地帯; 砂漠

Meaning

an uncultivated, uninhabited, and inhospitable region; a wild or uncultivated state

Example

They got lost in the wilderness for three days.

彼らは三日間野生の中で迷子になりました。

B2 noun /ˈkɑː.bən ˈfʊt.prɪnt/

carbon footprint

カーボンフットプリント

Meaning

The amount of carbon dioxide and other carbon compounds emitted due to the consumption of fossil fuels by a particular person, group, etc.

Example

Reducing carbon footprint is essential for combating climate change.

カーボンフットプリントを減らすことは、気候変動と戦うために重要です。

B2 noun /ɡɪə(r)/

gear

装備 / ギア

Meaning

Equipment or apparatus for a particular purpose; also a toothed wheel in machinery.

Example

The climber packed all his gear before starting the journey.

登山者は旅を始める前にすべてのギアをパックしました。

B2 noun /ˈmæm.əl/

mammal

哺乳類

Meaning

A warm-blooded animal with hair or fur, and females produce milk for their young.

Example

The whale is the largest mammal on Earth.

クジラは地球上で最も大きな哺乳類です。

B2 verb /ˈroʊ.teɪt/

rotate

回転する

Meaning

to turn around a central point or axis

Example

The Earth rotates on its axis once every 24 hours.

地球は24時間ごとに自転します。

B2 adverb /əˈten.tɪv.li/

Attentively

注意深く

Meaning

with careful attention; in a focused manner

Example

She listened attentively to her teacher's instructions.

彼女は先生の指示を注意深く聞いた。

B2 noun /ˈmɑːrkɪtˌpleɪs/

marketplace

市場

Meaning

a place where goods and services are bought and sold; an open area for trade

Example

The town's marketplace is crowded every Friday morning.

街の市場は毎週金曜日の朝に混雑しています。

B2 adverb /əˈdɪʃənəli/

additionally

さらに

Meaning

in addition to what has been said or done

Example

Additionally, we offer discounts for early bookings.

さらに、私たちは早期予約に対する割引を提供しています。

B2 noun /ˈmɜːrsi/

Mercy

慈悲

Meaning

Compassion or forgiveness shown toward someone whom it is in one's power to punish

Example

The judge showed mercy and gave him a lighter sentence.

裁判官は慈悲を示し、より軽い判決を与えました。

B2 adjective /hɑːrʃ/

Harsh

厳しい; 荒い; 残酷な; 厳格な

Meaning

unpleasantly hard or rough in texture; cruel or severe

Example

The teacher gave harsh criticism about my work.

先生は私の仕事に厳しい批評をしました。

B2 adjective /ˈlɪniər/

linear

線形

Meaning

Arranged in or extending along a straight line.

Example

The artist used linear perspective in his drawings.

アーティストは彼の絵に線形透視を使用しました。

B2 adjective ˌkɒntrəˈdɪktəri

contradictory

矛盾する

Meaning

Mutually opposed or inconsistent; containing elements that oppose each other.

Example

Their views on education are contradictory.

彼らの教育に対する見解は矛盾しています。

B2 adjective /ˈnɑː.lɪ.dʒə.bəl/

Knowledgeable

知識豊富な; 教養のある; 有識な

Meaning

having extensive knowledge; well-informed; educated

Example

She is very knowledgeable about ancient history.

彼女は古代史に非常に詳しいです。

B2 noun ˈbaɪ.əʊˌfjuː.əl

biofuel

バイオ燃料

Meaning

A fuel derived immediately from living matter, as opposed to fossil fuels derived from long-dead biological matter.

Example

Biofuels reduce dependence on conventional energy sources.

バイオ燃料は従来のエネルギー源への依存を減らします。

B2 noun /steɪn/

Stain

シミ; 汚れ

Meaning

a colored patch or dirty mark that is difficult to remove; a blemish or damage to reputation

Example

There was a coffee stain on his white shirt.

彼の白いシャツにはコーヒーのシミがありました。

B2 noun /ˈkruː.əl.ti/

Cruelty

残酷; 非人道的な扱い; 苦痛を引き起こす行動

Meaning

behavior that causes pain or suffering to others; the quality of being cruel

Example

The documentary exposed the cruelty of factory farming to animals.

ドキュメンタリーは、工場式農業が動物に対して行う残酷さを暴露した。

B2 noun /ˈrɛfjuːdʒ/

refuge

避難所

Meaning

a place that provides shelter or protection from danger or distress

Example

The villagers took refuge in the temple during the storm.

村人たちは嵐の間、寺院に避難した。

B2 noun /ˈæktɪvɪst/

activist

活動家

Meaning

A person who works to bring about social or political change.

Example

The activist organized a protest against pollution.

活動家は汚染に反対する抗議を組織しました。

B2 verb /ɜːrdʒ/

urge

促す

Meaning

to strongly encourage or try to persuade someone to do something

Example

Doctors urge patients to exercise regularly.

医者は患者に定期的に運動するように促します。

B2 noun /kənˈvɜː.ʃən/

Conversion

コンバージョン, 変化, 変換

Meaning

The process of changing or causing something to change from one form to another.

Example

High website conversion rates indicate effective marketing.

ウェブサイトのコンバージョン率の高さは、効果的なマーケティングを示しています。

B2 noun /ˈfɜː.tɪ.laɪ.zər/

fertilizer

肥料

Meaning

a substance added to soil to make plants grow more successfully

Example

Farmers use fertilizer to increase crop production.

農家は作物の生産量を増やすために肥料を使用します。

B2 adjective /aʊtˈreɪdʒəs/

outrageous

ショッキング

Meaning

Shockingly bad or excessive; very unusual or amusing.

Example

The comedian told an outrageous joke.

コメディアンはショッキングなジョークを言いました。

B2 adjective /ˌfɪl.əˈsɒf.ɪ.kəl/

philosophical

哲学的

Meaning

relating to the study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence

Example

She maintained a calm and philosophical attitude during the crisis.

危機の間、彼女は冷静で哲学的な態度を保ちました。

B2 verb /ɪnˈteɪl/

entail

Meaning

to involve something as a necessary or inevitable part or consequence

Example

The job will entail a lot of travel across the country.

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。

B2 noun /ˌtɜːrməˈnɑːlədʒi/

terminology

用語

Meaning

the set of technical or special words used in a particular subject

Example

Medical terminology can be difficult for new students to understand.

医学用語は新しい学生にとって理解が難しいことがあります。

B2 adjective /ɪˈtɜː.nəl/

Eternal

永遠の; 無限の; 不朽の; 永久の

Meaning

lasting or existing forever; without end or beginning; everlasting

Example

Their love seemed eternal and unbreakable.

彼らの愛は永遠で壊れないように見えました。

B2 adjective /ˈlɔɪ.əl/

Loyal

忠実な; 信頼できる; 忠誠心のある

Meaning

faithful; devoted; trustworthy

Example

He remained loyal to his friends through difficult times.

彼は困難な時期にも友達に忠実であり続けた。

B2 adjective /rɪˈmuːvəbəl/

removable

取り外し可能な

Meaning

able to be removed or taken away

Example

This phone has a removable battery.

この電話には取り外し可能なバッテリーがあります。

B2 adjective /ˈænɪmeɪtɪd/

animated

アニメーションされた

Meaning

Full of life or excitement; made using animation techniques.

Example

The animated film was loved by children and adults alike.

そのアニメーション映画は子供たちと大人たちに愛されました。

B2 noun /ˈten.ənt/

Tenant

借家人

Meaning

a person who rents and occupies property owned by someone else

Example

The landlord met with the new tenant to sign the lease agreement.

家主は新しい借家人と会って、賃貸契約に署名しました。

B2 noun /ˈɑːrkaɪvz/

empower

Meaning

To give someone the power or authority to do something; to make someone stronger or more confident.

Example

Education can empower people to improve their lives.

B2 noun ədˈvɑːns.mənt

advancement

進歩

Meaning

The process of promoting or moving forward; development or improvement in a particular area.

Example

Technological advancement shapes the future.

技術的進歩は未来を形作る。

B2 noun ɪˌvæljuˈeɪʃən

evaluation

評価

Meaning

The making of a judgment about the amount, number, or value of something; assessment.

Example

Accurate evaluation helps determine resource sustainability.

正確な評価は、資源の持続可能性を決定するのに役立ちます。

B2 verb /rɪˈkɜːr/

recur

Meaning

to happen again, especially repeatedly or at regular intervals

Example

The headache tends to recur every few weeks.

B2 verb /blɛnd/

blend

混ぜる

Meaning

to mix things together smoothly; to combine harmoniously

Example

She blends the ingredients carefully.

彼女は慎重に材料を混ぜます。

B2 adjective /ˈlaɪf.lɒŋ/

lifelong

生涯

Meaning

Lasting or existing for the whole of a person's life.

Example

They remained lifelong friends.

彼らは生涯の友人でした。

B2 adjective ˌkæt.əˈstrɑː.fɪk

catastrophic

破壊的, 壊滅的

Meaning

Involving or causing sudden great damage or suffering.

Example

Climate change has catastrophic consequences.

気候変動は破滅的な影響を及ぼします。

B2 noun /ˈreɪ.zən/

Raisin

レーズン

Meaning

dried grape

Example

She added raisins to the oatmeal cookies for extra sweetness.

彼女はオートミールクッキーに甘さを加えるためにレーズンを加えました。

B2 adjective, verb (past) /səˈspɛndɪd/

suspended

停止された

Meaning

Temporarily not allowed, stopped, or hanging.

Example

He was suspended from school for a week.

彼は1週間学校から停止された。