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。

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。

B1 adjective /əˈdɪʃənəl/

additional

追加の

Meaning

added, extra, or supplementary to what already exists

Example

The teacher gave the students additional homework.

先生は生徒に追加の宿題を出しました。

B2 noun /ˈɪə.rə/

Era

時代

Meaning

a long and distinct period of history with a particular feature or characteristic

Example

The Renaissance was an era of great artistic and cultural achievement.

ルネサンスは大きな芸術的および文化的業績の時代でした。

C2 noun /ˈrɛk.tɪ.tjuːd/

rectitude

誠実

Meaning

Morally correct behavior or thinking; righteousness and integrity.

Example

His rectitude earned him respect in society.

彼の誠実さは社会で尊敬を得た。

A1 noun /piːˈɛm/

pm

Meaning

abbreviation for post meridiem; after midday

Example

The meeting is scheduled at 3 pm.

B1 noun /hoʊst/

Host

ホスト; ゲストを迎える人; 多くのもの

Meaning

a person who receives or entertains other people as guests; a large number of things

Example

The gracious host welcomed all the guests with warm smiles and refreshments.

親切なホストは、温かい笑顔と飲み物でゲストを迎えました。

B2 verb /dɪˈraɪv/

derive

導き出す

Meaning

To obtain something from a source.

Example

Many English words derive from Latin.

多くの英語の単語はラテン語から導き出される。

B2 adjective /ˈfʌŋkʃənl/

functional

機能的

Meaning

designed to be practical and useful, rather than just decorative

Example

The design of the chair is simple but highly functional.

椅子のデザインはシンプルですが、非常に機能的です。

B2 verb /ˌdɪfəˈrɛnʃieɪt/

differentiate

区別する

Meaning

To recognize or make a distinction between things.

Example

It is important to differentiate between fact and opinion.

事実と意見を区別することは重要です。

C2 noun /nɛl/

knell

鐘の音

Meaning

The sound of a bell, especially when rung solemnly for a death or funeral; a signal of the end or failure of something.

Example

The knell of the church bell echoed through the valley at dusk.

教会の鐘の音が夕暮れ時に谷を響き渡った。

B2 noun /ˈaʊtˌfɪt/

outfit

衣装

Meaning

A set of clothes worn together, often for a particular occasion.

Example

She wore a beautiful outfit to the party.

彼女はパーティーに美しい衣装を着て行った。

B1 noun /ˌdiː.enˈeɪ/

dna

デオキシリボ核酸

Meaning

Deoxyribonucleic acid, the molecule that carries genetic information in living organisms.

Example

Scientists extracted DNA from the ancient bones.

科学者たちは古代の骨からDNAを抽出しました。

C2 noun /ˌkɒnfəˈriː/

conferee

会議参加者

Meaning

a person who takes part in a conference

Example

Each conferee received a badge at the registration desk.

各会議参加者は登録デスクでバッジを受け取りました。

C1 noun /strəˈtiː.dʒɪk ˈɪn.saɪts/

strategic insights

戦略的洞察

Meaning

Deep understanding and wisdom gained through careful analysis for planning purposes.

Example

Strategic insights guide policymaking.

戦略的洞察は政策立案を導く。

C1 noun /sɪr/

seer

予言者

Meaning

A person who is supposed to be able to see what will happen in the future; a prophet.

Example

The seer predicted a great change in the kingdom.

予言者は王国の大きな変化を予測しました。

C2 noun /ˈθiːɪzəm/

theism

神義論

Meaning

Belief in the existence of a god or gods, especially a creator who intervenes in the universe.

Example

Theism is central to many world religions.

神義論は多くの世界の宗教において中心的な存在です。

C1 noun /ˈkɒl.ə.bəʊn/

Collar-bone

鎖骨

Meaning

either of the pair of bones joining the breastbone to the shoulder blades; clavicle

Example

He broke his collar-bone in the accident.

事故で鎖骨を骨折しました。

C1 noun /ˈræmpɑːrt/

rampart

城壁

Meaning

a defensive wall of a castle or fort

Example

The soldiers stood on the rampart, watching the enemy approach.

兵士たちは城壁に立ち、敵が近づくのを見守っていました。

C1 verb /səbˈstænʃieɪt/

substantiate

立証する

Meaning

To provide evidence to support or prove the truth of something.

Example

The lawyer worked to substantiate the claims with solid evidence.

弁護士は確かな証拠でその主張を立証しようとしました。

B1 verb /ˈpʌzəl/

puzzle

パズル

Meaning

to confuse or perplex; to think hard about something

Example

The math problem will puzzle even the experts.

その数学の問題は、専門家をも困惑させるだろう。

B2 noun ˈfreɪm.wɜːks

frameworks

枠組み

Meaning

A basic structure underlying a system, concept, or text; an essential supporting structure.

Example

Frameworks define the basis of systems.

枠組みはシステムの基盤を定義します。

C2 adjective /ˈtrʌk.jʊ.lənt/

truculent

攻撃的な

Meaning

Eager or quick to argue, fight, or show aggression.

Example

She became truculent when her ideas were challenged.

彼女は自分の考えが挑戦されると攻撃的になった。

B2 noun /əˌveɪləˈbɪləti/

availability

利用可能性

Meaning

the state of being able to be used or obtained

Example

The availability of clean water is crucial for health.

清潔な水の利用可能性は健康にとって非常に重要です。

A2 adjective /draɪ/

Dry

乾燥した; 湿気や液体がない; 退屈な

Meaning

free from moisture or liquid; not wet; lacking interest or excitement

Example

The desert has very dry climate.

砂漠は非常に乾燥した気候です。

C1 adjective /ˌθiːəˈlɒdʒɪkl/

theological

神学的

Meaning

Relating to the study of theology or religious belief.

Example

He wrote a theological paper on the concept of divine justice.

彼は神の正義の概念についての神学的な論文を書いた。

B2 noun /ˈɪntərfeɪs/

interface

インターフェイス

Meaning

a point where two systems, subjects, or organizations meet and interact

Example

The user interface is designed to be intuitive and user-friendly.

ユーザーインターフェイスは直感的で使いやすく設計されています。

A2 noun /prɪns/

prince

王子

Meaning

a male member of a royal family, especially the son of a king or queen; a ruler of a principality

Example

The prince addressed the nation on his birthday.

王子は誕生日に国民に演説しました。

C1 noun /ænˈtɪθəsɪs/

antithesis

アンチテーゼ

Meaning

A person, thing, or idea that is the direct opposite of another; a rhetorical device contrasting opposing ideas in parallel structure.

Example

Love is the antithesis of hate.

愛は憎しみのアンチテーゼです。

C2 noun /lɒx/ or /lɒk/

lough

湖

Meaning

An Irish or Scottish word for a lake or sea inlet.

Example

The fishermen lived by the lough for generations.

漁師たちは世代を超えて湖の近くに住んでいました。

A1 adverb /ˈriː.ə.li/

Really

本当に; 実際に; とても

Meaning

actually; truly; very much

Example

I really enjoyed the concert last night.

昨晩のコンサートは本当に楽しめました。

B2 verb ˈsiːlɪŋ

sealing

密閉する、封鎖する

Meaning

The action of closing or blocking something to prevent entry or escape.

Example

Sealing cracks in the walls can prevent pests from entering.

壁の亀裂を密閉することで害虫の侵入を防げます。

C1 verb /ˈlɛvi/

levy

課税する

Meaning

To impose or collect, especially a tax or fine.

Example

The government decided to levy a new tax on luxury goods.

政府は高級品に新しい税金を課すことに決めました。

C2 adjective /ʌnˈwiːldi/

unwieldy

扱いにくい

Meaning

Difficult to carry or move because of its size, shape, or weight.

Example

The box was too unwieldy to carry up the stairs.

その箱は階段を上がるには重すぎて扱いにくかった。

A1 verb /ˌʌndərˈstænd/

understand

理解する

Meaning

to know the meaning of something; to comprehend

Example

Do you understand the instructions?

指示が理解できますか?

C1 adjective /ɪnˈsɛp(ə)rəbəl/

inseparable

切り離せない

Meaning

Unable to be separated or always together.

Example

The two friends have been inseparable since childhood.

二人の友達は子供の頃から切り離せないです。

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 /ˌtɜːrmɪˈneɪʃən/

termination

終了

Meaning

the act of ending something or the state of being ended

Example

The termination of the contract caused financial loss.

契約の終了は財務的損失を引き起こしました。

A2 noun /kraɪm/

crime

犯罪

Meaning

An illegal act punishable by law.

Example

The police are investigating the crime.

警察は犯罪を調査しています。

C2 verb /ˈɡræn.jʊ.leɪt/

granulate

顆粒化する

Meaning

To form or cause to form into grains or small particles.

Example

The sugar began to granulate as it cooled.

砂糖は冷えるとグラニュレートし始めました。

C2 noun /ˈkɔːfər/

coffer

金庫

Meaning

A strongbox or small chest for holding valuables, often used metaphorically for funds or financial reserves.

Example

The city's coffers were drained after the costly project.

高額なプロジェクトの後、都市の金庫は空になりました。

C2 noun /ˈɪndɪkənt/

indicant

指標

Meaning

Something that indicates or points to a fact or condition.

Example

High fever is often an indicant of infection.

高熱はしばしば感染の指標となります。

B2 adjective /bɪˈliːvəbl̩/

believable

信じられる

Meaning

Able to be trusted or accepted as true or reasonable.

Example

Her story was so detailed that it sounded believable.

彼女の話は非常に詳細で、信じられるように聞こえました。

B2 verb /ˌpɜːrsəˈvɪr/

persevere

忍耐する

Meaning

to continue trying to achieve something despite difficulty or delay

Example

He persevered through many failures before succeeding.

彼は多くの失敗を乗り越えて成功しました。

C2 adjective /ɪmˈpɛn.ɪ.tənt/

impenitent

後悔しない

Meaning

Not feeling regret or shame about one's actions.

Example

The criminal remained impenitent after the trial.

犯人は裁判後も後悔しないままでした。

C2 noun /mjuːˈnɪfəsəns/

munificence

寛大さ

Meaning

great generosity or lavish giving

Example

The hospital was built thanks to the munificence of a wealthy donor.

病院は裕福な寄付者の寛大さのおかげで建てられました。

C1 adjective /sliːk/

sleek

滑らかで光沢のある

Meaning

smooth, shiny, and stylish

Example

She drove a sleek black sports car.

彼女は光沢のある黒いスポーツカーを運転していました。

C1 adjective /ˌɪnədˈvɜːrtənt/

inadvertent

意図しない, 不注意な

Meaning

Not resulting from or achieved through deliberate planning; unintentional.

Example

Her inadvertent mistake caused a delay in the project.

彼女の不注意なミスがプロジェクトの遅延を引き起こしました。

C1 noun /ʌnɪmˈpɔːrtəns/

unimportance

重要でなさ

Meaning

the state or quality of being insignificant or not important

Example

He dismissed the issue with a sense of unimportance.

彼はその問題を重要でないものとして無視した。

B1 noun /kɪk/

Kick

キック; 足で蹴る

Meaning

a blow or forceful thrust with the foot; a sudden strong feeling of excitement

Example

The soccer player scored a goal with a powerful kick from outside the penalty area.

サッカー選手はペナルティエリアの外から強力なキックでゴールを決めました。

C2 adjective /ɒmˈnɪʃ.ənt/

Omniscient

全知の

Meaning

having complete knowledge; all-knowing

Example

The narrator in the novel appears to be omniscient, knowing every character's thoughts.

小説の語り手は全知であるかのようで、すべての登場人物の思考を知っている。

C2 adjective /rɪˈmjuːnərətɪv/

remunerative

利益がある

Meaning

Financially rewarding or profitable.

Example

He chose a remunerative career in medicine.

彼は医学の中で利益のあるキャリアを選びました。

C1 noun /ˈsæf.aɪər/

Saphire

サファイア

Meaning

a precious stone that is typically blue in color

Example

The royal crown was adorned with a large sapphire.

ロイヤルクラウンは大きなサファイアで飾られていました。

B1 noun /ˈkɒliːɡ/

colleague

同僚

Meaning

a person with whom one works, especially in a profession or business

Example

She invited her colleagues to the office party.

彼女はオフィスパーティーに同僚を招待しました。

B1 adjective /ʌnˈlaɪk/

Unlike

異なる; 類似していない

Meaning

different from; not similar to

Example

Unlike his brother, he prefers quiet activities.

彼の兄とは異なり、彼は静かな活動を好む。

C1 adjective /ɑːrˈkeɪn/

arcane

難解な

Meaning

understood by few; mysterious or secret

Example

The professor’s lecture was full of arcane details that only specialists could follow.

教授の講義は専門家だけが理解できるようなアーケインな詳細で満ちていました。

B1 verb /oʊ/

owe

借りがある

Meaning

to be under obligation to pay or repay; to be indebted

Example

I owe my success to my parents' support.

私は両親の支援のおかげで成功しました。

B2 noun /ˌʌnəˌveɪləˈbɪləti/

unavailability

利用不可

Meaning

The state of being not available or not accessible.

Example

The unavailability of the manager caused a delay in the project.

マネージャーの不在がプロジェクトの遅延を引き起こした。

C1 verb /ˈslɪðər/

slither

滑る

Meaning

to move smoothly over a surface with a twisting, sliding motion, like a snake

Example

The snake slithered through the grass.

ヘビは草の中を滑って進んだ。

A2 verb /hɪt/

hit

打つ

Meaning

to strike; to reach a target

Example

He hit the ball with the bat.

彼はバットでボールを打った。

C1 noun /ˈfɛləni/

felony

重罪

Meaning

a serious crime, usually punishable by imprisonment for more than one year

Example

He was convicted of a felony and sentenced to ten years in prison.

彼は重罪で有罪判決を受け、10年間の懲役刑を言い渡されました。

A2 noun /ˈlɜːrnər/

learner

学習者

Meaning

a person who is acquiring knowledge or skill through study or experience

Example

She is a fast learner.

彼女は覚えが早い。

C1 noun ˌɪn.ɪˈfɪʃ.ən.si

inefficiency

非効率

Meaning

The state or quality of not achieving maximum productivity; failure to make the best use of time or resources.

Example

Government inefficiency leads to slow project completion.

政府の非効率性がプロジェクトの完了を遅らせる。

C1 noun /ˈmɪlɪtəˌrɪzəm/

militarism

軍国主義

Meaning

The belief in maintaining a strong military and using it aggressively to defend or promote national interests.

Example

The rise of militarism in the region caused tension among neighboring countries.

地域での軍国主義の台頭は、隣国間の緊張を引き起こしました。

B2 noun /kroʊ/

Crow

カラス

Meaning

a large black bird known for its intelligence and harsh call

Example

The crow cawed loudly from the tree branch.

カラスは木の枝から大きな声で鳴きました。

B2 adjective /ˈfes.tɪv/

Festive

お祭りのような; 楽しい; セレブレーション

Meaning

joyful; celebratory; having the characteristics of a festival

Example

The house looked festive with colorful decorations.

家はカラフルな飾り付けでお祭り気分だった。

C1 adjective /ɡlaɪˈsiː.mɪk/

glycemic

グルコースに関連

Meaning

Relating to the presence of glucose in the blood and how foods affect blood sugar levels.

Example

High-glycemic foods cause a rapid increase in blood sugar.

高グリセミック食品は血糖値を急激に上昇させます。

B2 noun /pəˈtɪʃən/

petition

請願書

Meaning

a formal written request, typically signed by many people, appealing to authority about a cause

Example

They signed a petition to improve road safety in the area.

彼らはその地域の道路安全を改善するために請願書に署名しました。

C1 noun prəˈpɛn.sə.ti

propensity

傾向または自然な傾向

Meaning

An inclination or natural tendency to behave in a particular way.

Example

He has a propensity for taking risks in business.

彼はビジネスでリスクを取る傾向がある。

A2 adjective ˈæktɪv

active

積極的

Meaning

Engaging or ready to engage in physically energetic pursuits; characterized by energetic work, participation, etc.

Example

Active participation in education is vital for progress.

教育における積極的な参加は進歩にとって重要です。

A2 noun /θɔːt/

thought

考え

Meaning

an idea or opinion produced by thinking or considering something

Example

She had a sudden thought about the future.

彼女は未来についての突然の考えを持っていた。

C1 noun ɪnˌvaɪ.rənˈmen.təl ˌtræns.fəˈmeɪ.ʃən

environmental transformation

環境変革

Meaning

A significant change in environmental conditions or ecological systems.

Example

The city demonstrates environmental transformation.

この都市は環境変革を示しています。

B2 verb /əˈweɪkən/

awaken

目覚めさせる

Meaning

to stop sleeping; to cause to become aware

Example

The loud noise awakened the entire neighborhood.

大きな音が目覚めさせ、近所全体を起こした。

B2 noun ˈjuːnəti

unity

団結

Meaning

The state of being united or joined as a whole.

Example

Unity among people led to victory.

人々の団結が勝利をもたらした。

C2 adjective /ˈpɪd.lɪŋ/

Piddling

些細な; 取るに足らない; 少額

Meaning

trivial; insignificant; small in amount

Example

He was annoyed by the piddling amount of money he received.

彼は受け取った些細な金額に腹を立てていた。

B1 verb /əˈtætʃ/

attach

添付する

Meaning

to join or fasten something to another thing

Example

Please attach the document to the email before sending.

送信する前に、ドキュメントをメールに添付してください。

C1 noun /rɔ ˈtɜrmərɪk/

Raw Turmeric

生のターメリック

Meaning

fresh unprocessed root of the turmeric plant used as a spice and medicine

Example

Grate raw turmeric into the curry for authentic flavor.

カレーに生のターメリックをすりおろして、オーセンティックな風味を加えましょう。

C1 adjective /ˈræspi/

raspy

ハスキー

Meaning

having a harsh, rough, or grating sound

Example

His raspy voice revealed years of smoking.

彼のハスキーな声は喫煙の年数を明らかにした。

C2 noun /ˌær.əˈbɪl.ɪ.ti/

arability

耕作能力

Meaning

The quality of land being suitable for growing crops.

Example

The arability of land depends on soil quality and water availability.

土地の耕作能力は土壌の質と水の利用可能性に依存しています。

C2 verb /ɪˈniː.bri.eɪt/

inebriate

Meaning

to intoxicate; to make someone drunk

Example

The strong wine was enough to inebriate even the most experienced drinker.

C1 noun /ˈfæs.ɪt/

facet

側面, 部分, 特徴

Meaning

One of the many aspects or features of something; a particular part or element of something.

Example

Every facet of the project was carefully analyzed.

プロジェクトの各側面は慎重に分析されました。

B2 adjective /ˈvɛriənt/

Variant

変種；異なるバージョン

Meaning

differing in form, details, or in some other respect; alternative

Example

There are several variant spellings of this word.

この単語にはいくつかの異なる綴りがあります。

B2 adverb /wɛərˈbaɪ/

whereby

によって

Meaning

by which; because of which

Example

The company agreed to a contract whereby it would pay the penalty.

その会社は、罰金を支払う契約に同意しました。

C2 verb /ˌsuːpərˈæn.ju.eɪt/

superannuate

年金付き退職

Meaning

to retire someone with a pension, usually due to age or long service

Example

The company decided to superannuate its senior employees after thirty years of service.

その会社は三十年の勤務後、上級社員を年金付き退職することに決めました。

C1 noun /dɪˈmaɪz/

demise

死 / 終わり

Meaning

Death or end of something, especially the end of an institution or system.

Example

The sudden demise of the company shocked investors.

会社の突然の倒産は投資家を驚かせました。

A2 adjective, noun /tʃaɪˈniːz/

chinese

中国の

Meaning

relating to China, its people, or its language

Example

We went to a Chinese restaurant last night.

昨晩、私たちは中国のレストランに行きました。

B2 verb /ʃriːk/

shriek

叫ぶ

Meaning

to make a loud, high-pitched cry

Example

She shrieked when she saw the spider.

彼女はクモを見て叫んだ。

C2 noun /ɛnˈkoʊmiəm/

encomium

賛辞

Meaning

A speech or piece of writing that praises someone or something highly.

Example

He delivered an encomium to his retiring teacher.

彼は退職する教師に対して賛辞の演説をしました。

C1 adverb /ˈkrɒswaɪz/

Crosswise

交差方向

Meaning

in the form of a cross; diagonally across

Example

Place the logs crosswise to build a stable fire.

安定した火を作るために丸太を交差方向に置いてください。

C1 noun ˈtær.ɪf

tariff

関税または輸出入税

Meaning

A tax or duty to be paid on a particular class of imports or exports.

Example

The government imposed high tariffs on luxury goods.

政府は高級品に高い関税を課しました。

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 adverb /ˈblʌnt.li/

Bluntly

率直に; ぶっきらぼうに

Meaning

in a direct way without trying to be polite; frankly

Example

He told her bluntly that she was wrong.

彼は彼女に正直に間違っていると言った。

B2 verb /ˈsɪmplɪfaɪ/

simplify

簡単にする

Meaning

to make easier to understand or do; to reduce complexity

Example

The teacher simplified the complex equation for the students.

教師は生徒のために複雑な方程式を簡単にしました。

B2 noun /roʊˈteɪʃən/

Rotation

回転; 回転運動; 自転

Meaning

the action of rotating around an axis or center; a single turn

Example

The Earth's rotation takes 24 hours to complete.

地球の回転は24時間かかります。

C2 verb /ˈæntɪdeɪt/

antedate

前日付け

Meaning

to be earlier in time; to assign a date earlier than the actual one

Example

The manuscript antedates the modern printing press.

その原稿は現代の印刷機よりも前の時代にあります。

C1 noun /ˈten.jər/

Tenure

任期

Meaning

the period of time during which someone holds an office or position

Example

During his tenure as CEO, the company expanded globally.

CEOとしての任期中に、会社は世界的に拡大しました。

A1 adjective /bɔːrd/

bored

退屈した

Meaning

feeling weary or uninterested because of lack of activity or excitement

Example

She felt bored during the long meeting.

彼女は長い会議の間、退屈していた。

C2 adjective /ˈnɪɡərdli/

niggardly

ケチ

Meaning

unwilling to spend or give; stingy or miserly

Example

He was too niggardly to leave a decent tip.

彼はまともなチップを置くにはあまりにケチだった。

A2 verb /kənˈtɪnjuː/

continue

続ける

Meaning

To keep happening, existing, or doing something without stopping.

Example

The rain will continue throughout the night.

雨は一晩中続きます。

A2 adjective /ɪmˈpɑːsəbl/

impossible

不可能

Meaning

not able to occur, exist, or be done

Example

It is impossible to finish this work in one day.

この仕事を1日で終わらせるのは不可能です。

C2 adjective /ˈhæm ˌhændɪd/

ham-handed

不器用

Meaning

clumsy or inept in handling things or situations

Example

His ham-handed attempt to fix the computer made it worse.

彼の手際の悪い試みでコンピュータがさらに悪化しました。

C2 noun /ˈɛpɪˌsaɪkl/

epicycle

外周上の小円

Meaning

a small circle whose center moves around the circumference of a larger one, used in ancient astronomy

Example

The concept of the epicycle was used to explain planetary motion.

エピサイクルの概念は惑星の運動を説明するために使用されました。

C2 adjective /ˈæpəzɪt/

apposite

適切

Meaning

highly appropriate or relevant to what is being discussed

Example

Her remark was particularly apposite to the situation.

彼女のコメントはその状況に非常に適切でした。

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 adjective /ˈfɪnɪki/

finicky

気難しい; 詳細に非常にこだわる

Meaning

difficult to please; very particular about details

Example

He is so finicky about his food that he only eats organic vegetables.

彼は自分の食べ物に対してとても細かいので、有機野菜だけを食べます。

B2 noun /ˈkæbɪnət/

Cabinet

キャビネット

Meaning

a piece of furniture with doors and shelves used for storage

Example

The kitchen cabinet is full of dishes and utensils.

キッチンキャビネットは皿と器具でいっぱいです。

A1 noun /ˈbɑːθruːm/

bathroom

バスルーム

Meaning

a room containing a toilet and usually a sink or shower

Example

The bathroom is on the second floor.

バスルームは2階にあります。

B2 adverb /ˈprez.ənt.li/

Presently

現在; すぐに; しばらくして

Meaning

at the present time; soon; in a little while

Example

The doctor will see you presently.

医者はすぐにあなたを診ます。

B1 verb /prɪˈdɪkt/

predict

予測する

Meaning

to say that something will happen in the future

Example

Scientists predict rain tomorrow.

科学者たちは明日雨が降ると予測しています。

C2 verb /diːˈpɒpjʊˌleɪt/

depopulate

人口減少

Meaning

To reduce the number of people living in a place.

Example

The war threatened to depopulate the once-thriving town.

戦争はかつて繁栄していた町を人口減少させる脅威を与えた。

C2 noun /ɪˈskʌtʃən/

escutcheon

家族の紋章が描かれた盾

Meaning

a shield or emblem bearing a coat of arms

Example

The family crest was displayed on the escutcheon above the fireplace.

家族の紋章は暖炉の上の盾に展示されていた。

C2 verb /əˈfaɪəns/

affiance

婚約する

Meaning

to promise or pledge marriage; to formally engage

Example

They decided to affiance after years of friendship.

長年の友情の後、彼らは婚約することを決めた。

B2 noun /ˈʒɑːn.rə/

genre

ジャンル

Meaning

a style or category of art, music, or literature

Example

Romance is her favorite genre of movies.

ロマンスは彼女のお気に入りの映画のジャンルです。

C1 verb /rɪˈvoʊk/

revoke

取り消す

Meaning

To officially cancel or withdraw a decision, privilege, or right.

Example

The government decided to revoke his passport.

政府は彼のパスポートを取り消すことを決定した。

C2 noun /sɑːrˈkɒfəɡəs/

sarcophagus

石棺

Meaning

A stone coffin, often decorated, used in ancient times.

Example

The museum displayed a beautifully carved sarcophagus from ancient Egypt.

博物館には古代エジプトからの美しく彫刻された石棺が展示されていました。

C1 adjective /dɪˈvaʊt/

devout

献身的

Meaning

Deeply religious or sincere.

Example

He is a devout believer who prays every day.

彼は毎日祈る献身的な信者です。

C2 noun /ʃəˈɡrɪn/

chagrin

失望

Meaning

Distress or embarrassment at having failed or been humiliated.

Example

She left the room in chagrin after forgetting her lines.

彼女はセリフを忘れた後、失望して部屋を出ました。

B2 verb /rɪˈɡeɪn/

regain

回復する

Meaning

to get back something that was lost; to recover

Example

He regains his strength after the illness.

彼は病気の後、力を回復する。

C1 adjective /praɪˈmɔːrdiəl/

primordial

原始的な

Meaning

Existing at or from the beginning of time; fundamental and original.

Example

Scientists study the primordial soup from which life emerged.

科学者たちは生命が出現した原始的なスープを研究しています。

C2 noun /ɪmˈprɑːvɪdəns/

improvidence

不注意

Meaning

Lack of foresight or care for future needs.

Example

His improvidence led to financial difficulties.

彼の不注意が彼を財政的な困難に追い込んだ。

B1 noun /soʊl/

Soul

魂

Meaning

the spiritual or immaterial essence of a human being or animal; a person's emotional or intellectual nature

Example

She poured her heart and soul into her artwork.

彼女は芸術作品に心と魂を込めました。