B2 verb əˈkwaɪər

acquire

取得する

Meaning

To gain or obtain something, especially knowledge or skills, through effort or experience.

Example

Volunteers acquire new skills through their experiences.

ボランティアは自分の経験を通じて新しいスキルを取得します。

A2 noun /əˈpɔɪnt.mənt/

Appointment

約束; 任命;

Meaning

an arrangement to meet someone at a particular time and place; the action of appointing someone to a job or position

Example

I have a doctor's appointment at 3 PM.

午後3時に医者のアポイントメントがあります。

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。

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。

B2 noun /əˈriːnə/

arena

アリーナ, 会場

Meaning

a large area surrounded by seats for sports, entertainment, or other events

Example

The basketball game will be held in the new arena downtown.

バスケットボールの試合は市内中心部の新しいアリーナで行われます。

C2 adverb /əˈmʌk/

amuck

無秩序に

Meaning

in a frenzied, uncontrolled, or chaotic manner

Example

The bull ran amuck through the village.

雄牛は村を無秩序に走り回った。

C1 noun ˌæɡ.rəʊˈkem.ɪ.kəl

agrochemical

農業化学物質

Meaning

A chemical product used in agriculture, especially a pesticide or fertilizer.

Example

Excessive use of agrochemicals can degrade soil quality.

過度なアグロケミカルの使用は土壌の質を低下させる可能性があります。

A1 verb /ˈænsər/

answer

答える

Meaning

to respond to a question; to reply; to solve

Example

She will answer the phone when it rings.

彼女は電話が鳴ったら電話に出ます。

B2 verb /əˈbændən/

abandon

放棄する

Meaning

to give up completely; to leave permanently

Example

They had to abandon their house due to flooding.

彼らは洪水のために家を放棄しなければならなかった。

B2 noun /ˈærəɡəns/

Arrogance

傲慢

Meaning

having or revealing an exaggerated sense of one's own importance or abilities

Example

His arrogance made him unpopular among his colleagues.

彼の傲慢は彼を同僚の中で人気がなくさせました。

B2 noun /ˌɑːrkiˈɑːlədʒi/

archaeology

考古学

Meaning

the study of human history and prehistory through excavation and analysis of artifacts, monuments, and other physical remains

Example

She studied archaeology to learn about ancient civilizations.

彼女は古代文明について学ぶために考古学を学びました。

B2 adjective /ˈædɪkwət/

adequate

適切

Meaning

sufficient or acceptable in quality or quantity

Example

The food was adequate for the small group.

食べ物は小さなグループにとって適切でした。

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。

B2 noun əˈkɔːrd

accord

協定

Meaning

An official agreement or treaty.

Example

The accord emphasized gradual progress.

協定は徐々に進展を強調しました。

C2 noun /əˌɡlɒməˈreɪʃən/

agglomeration

集積

Meaning

A mass or collection of things, sometimes clustered together.

Example

The city is an agglomeration of diverse cultures and communities.

その都市はさまざまな文化とコミュニティの集積です。

C1 verb /əbˈdʌkt/

abduct

誘拐する

Meaning

to take someone away illegally by force or deception

Example

The criminal tried to abduct the child in broad daylight.

犯人は白昼にその子供を誘拐しようとした。

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 /æmˈbæsədər/

Ambassador

大使

Meaning

an accredited diplomat sent by a country as its official representative to a foreign country

Example

The ambassador met with government officials to discuss trade agreements.

大使は貿易協定について議論するために政府の役人と会いました。

C2 noun /ˈænɪməlˌkjuːl/

animalcule

動物微生物

Meaning

A microscopic animal, especially a protozoan or other minute organism.

Example

The scientist observed an animalcule moving under the microscope.

科学者は顕微鏡の下で動物微生物が動いているのを観察しました。

B1 noun /əˈfek.ʃən/

Affection

愛情; 好意

Meaning

a feeling of liking or caring for someone or something

Example

She has deep affection for her grandmother.

彼女は祖母に深い愛情を持っています。

C2 adjective /ˌækwiˈɛsənt/

acquiescent

黙認

Meaning

ready to accept something without protest, or to do what someone else wants

Example

He gave an acquiescent smile and agreed to the plan.

彼は黙認の笑顔を見せて、計画に同意しました。

B2 noun /ˈɑːrtɪzən/

artisan

職人

Meaning

a skilled craftsperson who makes things by hand

Example

The artisan crafted a beautiful wooden chair.

職人は美しい木製の椅子を作りました。

A2 noun /əˈdɪʃ.ən/

Addition

加算; 追加のプロセス

Meaning

the process of adding numbers; something that is added

Example

The addition of a new room made the house more spacious.

新しい部屋の追加により家はより広くなりました。

C1 verb /əˈfɪliˌeɪt/

affiliate

提携する

Meaning

to officially attach or connect (a group or organization) to a larger body

Example

The school is affiliated with the local university.

その学校は地元の大学と提携しています。

B1 noun ɔːlˈtɜːrnətɪv

alternative

代替案

Meaning

(Of one or more things) available as another possibility or choice.

Example

Finding an alternative to plastic is essential.

プラスチックの代替品を見つけることは重要です。

B1 noun /əˈtæʧmənt/

attachment

愛着

Meaning

a strong feeling of affection or connection

Example

The attachment he felt to his hometown was undeniable.

故郷に対する愛着は否定できないものでした。

C1 noun /ˌædʒ.ɪˈteɪ.ʃən/

agitation

動揺

Meaning

a state of nervousness, excitement, or unrest; or action of stirring up public concern

Example

There was visible agitation among the crowd.

群衆の中には明らかな動揺がありました。

B2 verb /əˈpɔɪnt/

appoint

任命する

Meaning

to choose someone for a job or position

Example

The board will appoint a new director.

ボードは新しいディレクターを任命します。

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。

A2 adjective /ˈɔːfəl/

awful

ひどい

Meaning

very bad or unpleasant

Example

The weather was awful during our trip.

旅行中、天気はひどかった。

C1 noun /ɔːˈtɒmətən/

automaton

自動機械

Meaning

A machine that works automatically; also refers to a person who behaves like a machine, without thinking.

Example

He worked like an automaton, without showing any emotion.

彼は感情を見せずにオートマトンのように働いていました。

C2 noun /ˈɑːrɡoʊ/

argot

専門用語

Meaning

the specialized vocabulary or jargon of a particular group, especially one with a common interest or occupation

Example

The thieves communicated in an argot that outsiders could not understand.

泥棒たちは外部の人々が理解できないアルゴでコミュニケーションを取った。

C2 noun /əˈnækrəˌnɪzəm/

anachronism

Meaning

something that is out of its proper time period, especially something old-fashioned in a modern context

Example

Using a typewriter today feels like an anachronism.

C1 noun /ˈæŋɡwɪʃ/

anguish

苦悩

Meaning

Severe mental or physical pain or suffering.

Example

She was in deep anguish after hearing the tragic news.

悲しい知らせを聞いて、彼女は深い苦悩に沈んだ。

A2 adjective /əˈnɔɪɪŋ/

annoying

うるさい

Meaning

causing irritation or mild anger; bothersome or troublesome

Example

The constant noise from the street was extremely annoying.

通りからの絶え間ない騒音はとてもいらいらした。

C1 noun æmˈbɪvələns

ambivalence

両義性

Meaning

Having mixed feelings or contradictory ideas about something; uncertainty or confusion.

Example

She felt ambivalence about taking the job offer.

彼女は仕事のオファーを受け入れる際に両義性を感じていた。

C1 noun /əˈliː.dʒəns/

allegiance

忠誠

Meaning

Loyalty or commitment of a subordinate to a superior or of an individual to a group or cause.

Example

Soldiers take an oath of allegiance to their country.

兵士たちは自国に忠誠の誓いを立てます。

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。

C1 noun /ˌæntɪˈsiːdənt/

antecedent

先例

Meaning

something that came before; a previous event, condition, or cause

Example

The cultural antecedents of this festival go back centuries.

この祭りの文化的な先例は何世紀も前に遡ります。

A2 noun ədˈvɛnʧər

Adventure

冒険

Meaning

An unusual and exciting experience or activity that is typically bold and sometimes risky.

Example

Adventure travel is loved by thrill-seekers.

アドベンチャー旅行はスリルを求める人々に愛されています。

C1 preposition /əˈtɒp/

atop

上に

Meaning

on the top of something

Example

A flag was placed atop the tower.

旗は塔の上に置かれました。

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。

B1 noun ədˈvɛnʧər ˈsiːkərz

Adventure Seekers

冒険者

Meaning

People who actively look for exciting and potentially risky activities or experiences.

Example

Sajek Valley is a popular destination for adventure seekers.

サジェク渓谷は冒険者にとって人気のある目的地です。

A2 adjective /əˈveɪləbl/

available

利用可能

Meaning

Able to be used, obtained, or accessed.

Example

The product is now available in all stores.

その製品はすべての店舗で利用可能です。

B2 noun /ˈɑːrtɪˌfækt/

artifact

遺物

Meaning

an object made by humans, typically of historical or cultural interest

Example

The museum displayed ancient artifacts from Egypt.

博物館はエジプトの古代のアーティファクトを展示しました。

C1 noun əˈɡrɛriən səˈsaɪətiz

agrarian societies

農業社会

Meaning

Societies based on agriculture and farming as the primary economic activity.

Example

Agrarian societies emerged from a need for stable food sources.

農業社会は安定した食料源の必要性から生まれました。

B2 adjective; verb (past/participle) /əˈʃʊrd/

assured

確信している；自信のある

Meaning

confident and certain; guaranteed or made certain

Example

She felt assured that everything would work out.

彼女はすべてうまくいくと確信していた。

C2 adjective /ˌæd.vɛnˈtɪʃ.əs/

adventitious

偶発的

Meaning

Happening by chance or accident, not planned.

Example

His success was partly due to adventitious circumstances.

彼の成功は偶発的な状況による部分があった。

C1 adverb /əˈtroʊʃəsli/

atrociously

ひどく

Meaning

in a very cruel, shocking, or extremely bad manner

Example

The service at the restaurant was atrociously slow.

そのレストランのサービスはひどく遅かった。

B2 adjective /əˈlɛdʒd/

alleged

疑われた

Meaning

said or thought to be true, but not proven

Example

The alleged thief was caught by the police.

疑われた泥棒は警察に捕まった。

C2 noun /ænˈtɪpəθi/

antipathy

アンチパシー

Meaning

a deep-seated feeling of dislike or aversion toward something or someone

Example

There was a mutual antipathy between the two rival companies.

二つの競争する企業の間に相互のアンチパシーがありました。

B2 noun /ˈæŋkər/

Anchor

アンカー

Meaning

a heavy object used to moor a vessel to the sea bottom; a person or thing that provides stability or confidence

Example

The ship dropped its anchor in the harbor.

船は港にアンカーを下ろしました。

C2 noun /əˈluːviən/

alluvion

アリュビオン

Meaning

The gradual increase of land by the deposit of soil from water; also, a flood or overflow of water.

Example

The river’s alluvion added new fertile land to the village fields.

川のアリュビオンは村の畑に新しい肥沃な土地を加えました。

B2 noun /eɪd/

aide

アシスタント

Meaning

An assistant or helper, especially to an important person.

Example

The senator’s aide organized the meeting with journalists.

上院議員のアシスタントがジャーナリストとの会議を組織しました。

B1 adjective /ˌælfəˈbɛtɪkəl/

alphabetical

アルファベット順

Meaning

Arranged in the order of the letters of the alphabet.

Example

The names were listed in alphabetical order.

名前はアルファベット順にリストされていました。

C2 noun /ˈæpəˌθɛm/

apothegm

格言, 名言

Meaning

A short, witty, and instructive saying or maxim.

Example

His speech was filled with apothegms about life and success.

彼のスピーチは人生と成功に関する格言でいっぱいでした。

C2 noun /ˈɑːrbər/

arbor

木々や蔓植物によって作られた日陰の庭の避難所

Meaning

a shady garden shelter formed by trees, climbing plants, or latticework

Example

They rested under the arbor covered with roses.

彼らはバラで覆われたアーボーの下で休憩していました。

C2 noun ˌæɡ.roʊˈfɔːr.ɪ.stri

agroforestry

アグロフォレストリー

Meaning

A land use management system in which trees or shrubs are grown around or among crops or pastureland.

Example

Agroforestry improves soil quality and crop yield.

アグロフォレストリーは土壌の質と作物の収量を改善します。

C2 noun /ˈɔːspɪs/

auspice

兆し, 保護

Meaning

A sign, omen, or divine token; also refers to protection or support.

Example

The project was launched under the auspice of the government.

そのプロジェクトは政府の保護のもとで開始されました。

B1 noun /əˈpɒlədʒi/

apology

Meaning

a statement expressing regret for something wrong or hurtful

Example

He offered an apology for being late to the meeting.

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。

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。

B1 noun /ˈeɪ.dʒənt/

agent

エージェント

Meaning

A person who acts on behalf of another person or organization.

Example

The real estate agent showed us several houses.

不動産エージェントは私たちにいくつかの家を見せてくれました。

C2 noun əˌklaɪ.mə.tɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

acclimatization

適応

Meaning

The process of adapting to a new environment or condition.

Example

The hikers needed time for acclimatization to high altitudes.

登山者は高い標高に適応するために時間が必要でした。

C1 noun /əˈbɪs/

abyss

深淵

Meaning

a deep, immeasurable space, chasm, or void; something seemingly without end

Example

The climbers looked down into the dark abyss below.

登山者たちは下の暗い深淵を見下ろしました。

C2 noun /əˈbluːʃən/

ablution

アブリューション

Meaning

the act of washing oneself, often for religious purposes

Example

He performed his morning ablution before the prayer.

彼は祈りの前に朝のアブリューションを行った。

B2 verb /əˈkjuːmjəleɪt/

accumulate

蓄積する

Meaning

to gather or collect things gradually over time

Example

She managed to accumulate a small fortune through wise investments.

彼女は賢明な投資を通じて少しの富を積み上げることができました。

C2 noun /ˌæbsəˈluːʃən/

absolution

免罪

Meaning

formal release from guilt, obligation, or punishment

Example

The priest granted him absolution for his sins.

神父は彼の罪を許しを与えました。

C1 noun /əˈnɒməli/

anomaly

異常

Meaning

something that deviates from the norm or expected result

Example

The sudden drop in temperature was considered an anomaly.

温度の急激な低下は異常と見なされました。

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。

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。

C1 adjective /ˈeɪmləs/

Aimless

無目的; 目標なし

Meaning

without purpose or direction; lacking a goal

Example

He wandered around the city in an aimless manner.

彼は無目的に街を歩いていた。

C2 noun /ˌæpəˈrɪʃən/

apparition

幻影

Meaning

A ghostly figure or an unusual or unexpected appearance.

Example

The children were frightened by the sudden apparition in the old house.

子供たちは古い家で突然現れた幻影に驚きました。

C2 noun /ˈænɪ siːd/

Ani seed

アニス

Meaning

Small aromatic seeds used as a spice and for medicinal purposes, with a sweet licorice-like flavor

Example

Anise seeds are often used in traditional desserts and teas.

アニスの種は伝統的なデザートやお茶にしばしば使われます。

C1 noun /ˌænɛkˈseɪʃən/

annexation

併合

Meaning

the act of adding or taking control of territory or property, especially by a state

Example

The annexation of the region led to international condemnation.

その地域の併合は国際的な非難を招いた。

C2 noun əˈlæk.rə.t̬i

alacrity

迅速で楽しい準備

Meaning

Brisk and cheerful readiness.

Example

He accepted the challenge with alacrity.

彼はアラクリティで挑戦を受け入れた。

C1 verb /ˈæn.ə.teɪt/

annotate

注釈を加える

Meaning

to add notes or comments to a text, diagram, or document for explanation or clarification

Example

The teacher asked the students to annotate the poem with their interpretations.

先生は学生に詩を解釈して注釈をつけるように頼みました。

A1 noun /eər/

Air

空気

Meaning

the invisible gaseous substance surrounding the earth; a mixture mainly of oxygen and nitrogen

Example

Fresh air is essential for good health.

新鮮な空気は健康に不可欠です。

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。

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。

B2 noun /əˈkʌmplɪʃmənt/

accomplishment

達成

Meaning

something that has been achieved successfully

Example

Graduating from university was a major accomplishment for him.

大学を卒業することは彼にとって大きな達成でした。

C2 adjective /əˈɡɒɡ/

agog

Meaning

Highly excited by eagerness, curiosity, or anticipation.

Example

The children were agog with excitement as they waited for the magician to appear.

B2 adverb /əˈkɔːr.dɪŋ.li/

Accordingly

したがって; このように; 状況に応じて

Meaning

in a way that is appropriate to the particular circumstances; therefore; consequently

Example

The weather was bad, so the event was cancelled accordingly.

天気が悪かったので、イベントはそのようにキャンセルされました。

B2 noun /æs/

Ass

ロバ

Meaning

a donkey; a small domesticated animal of the horse family

Example

The farmer used an ass to carry heavy loads.

農夫は重い荷物を運ぶためにロバを使いました。

C2 noun /ˈeɪ.pi.ə.rɪst/

apiarist

養蜂家

Meaning

a person who keeps and tends bees for honey production

Example

The apiarist collected fresh honey from the hives.

養蜂家は巣箱から新鮮な蜂蜜を集めました。

A2 verb /eɪm/

aim

狙う

Meaning

to direct a weapon, object, or effort at a target; to intend or plan

Example

He aimed the ball at the goal.

彼はゴールに向かってボールを狙った。

B2 noun /əkˌsɛs.əˈbɪl.ə.ti/

accessibility

アクセシビリティ

Meaning

Accessibility or availability, easy availability of any place or service.

Example

Improved accessibility helps people with disabilities.

改善されたアクセシビリティは、障害を持つ人々を助けます。

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 adjective /ˈæmərəs/

amorous

情熱的

Meaning

Showing, feeling, or relating to romantic love or desire.

Example

He sent her an amorous letter filled with declarations of love.

彼は愛の宣言でいっぱいのアモロスな手紙を彼女に送った。

B2 noun /ədˈvɛntʃərər/

adventurer

冒険家

Meaning

a person who seeks exciting, risky, or unusual experiences; someone who explores new or unknown places

Example

The adventurer traveled deep into the jungle in search of ancient ruins.

その冒険家は古代遺跡を探してジャングルの奥深くへ旅した。

A2 verb /əˈtrækt/

attract

引き付ける

Meaning

to cause someone to have interest or draw something towards

Example

The flowers attract bees with their bright colors.

花はその鮮やかな色で蜂を引き寄せます。

C1 adjective ˌæɡrɪˈkʌltʃərəli sɪɡˈnɪfɪkənt

agriculturally significant

農業に関連する重要な

Meaning

Important or crucial related to farming and agriculture

Example

Winter is agriculturally significant for crop production.

冬は作物生産にとって農業に関連する重要な時期です。

C1 noun /ˈælkoʊv/

alcove

アルコーブ

Meaning

A small recessed section of a room or a nook.

Example

She placed a reading chair in the alcove near the window.

彼女は窓の近くのアルコーブに読書用の椅子を置きました。

C2 verb /ˌænɪmədˈvɜːt/

animadvert

批判する

Meaning

To comment critically or unfavorably.

Example

The teacher animadverted on the student's careless mistakes.

教師は生徒の不注意なミスを批判しました。

C2 adjective /əˈbɑː.mə.nə.bəl/

abominable

忌まわしい

Meaning

causing moral revulsion; extremely unpleasant

Example

The prisoners were kept in abominable conditions.

囚人たちは忌まわしい状況で拘束されていた。

C1 noun /ˌædməˈnɪʃən/

admonition

警告

Meaning

a firm warning or reprimand; gentle or earnest advice

Example

He received an admonition for his careless work.

彼は不注意な仕事のために警告を受けました。

A1 adjective /ˈæŋ.ɡri/

Angry

怒っている; 怒った;

Meaning

feeling or showing strong displeasure; furious; irritated

Example

She was angry because someone had broken her favorite vase.

彼女は誰かが彼女のお気に入りの花瓶を壊したので怒っていた。

A1 noun ækˈtɪv.ɪ.ti

Activities

活動

Meaning

A thing that a person or group does or has done.

Example

Productive activities drive progress.

生産的な活動は進展を促進します。

B2 adverb /əˈfek.ʃən.ət.li/

Affectionately

愛情を込めて

Meaning

in a way that shows feelings of liking or love; with fondness and care

Example

She hugged her grandmother affectionately.

彼女はおばあちゃんを愛情を込めて抱きしめました。

B2 adverb /ˌæksɪˈdɛntəli/

accidentally

偶然に

Meaning

happening by chance or unexpectedly

Example

He accidentally dropped the glass.

彼はうっかりグラスを落としてしまった。

C2 noun /əˈmæl.ɡəm/

amalgam

混合物

Meaning

a mixture or blend of different things

Example

The new policy is an amalgam of several previous laws.

新しい政策は、いくつかの以前の法律の混合物です。

C1 noun /ˈeɪ.kər.ɪdʒ/

acreage

エーカー

Meaning

An area of land measured in acres.

Example

The farmer owns a large acreage of fertile land.

農夫は広大な肥沃な土地を所有しています。

C2 verb /əˈkriːt/

accrete

蓄積する

Meaning

to grow or increase gradually by accumulation or addition

Example

Dust particles accrete over time to form larger celestial bodies.

塵の粒子は時間とともに集まって、より大きな天体を形成します。

B2 noun ˈæn.ɪk.doʊt

anecdote

スピーチや文章で使われる短くて興味深い話

Meaning

A short interesting story used in speeches or writing.

Example

A well-placed anecdote makes a speech more relatable.

適切に配置されたエピソードは、スピーチをより関連性のあるものにします。

B2 adjective /ˈæbsəluːt/

absolute

絶対

Meaning

total, complete, or without restriction

Example

The dictator had absolute power over the nation.

独裁者は国に対して絶対的な権力を持っていた。

B2 adjective æmˈbɪɡ.ju.əs

ambiguous

曖昧

Meaning

Having more than one possible meaning; unclear or vague.

Example

His statement was too ambiguous to understand.

彼の発言は理解するにはあまりにも曖昧だった。

C1 noun /ˌænəlˈdʒiːzɪk/

analgesic

鎮痛剤

Meaning

A drug or substance that relieves pain.

Example

She took an analgesic to ease her headache.

彼女は頭痛を和らげるために鎮痛剤を飲みました。

C1 noun ˈæltruɪzəm

altruism

利他主義、他者の幸福に対する無私の配慮

Meaning

The belief in or practice of disinterested and selfless concern for the well-being of others.

Example

His altruism motivated others to volunteer.

彼の利他主義は他の人々にボランティアをするように促した。

B2 adjective /əˈsɪdɪk/

acidic

酸性の

Meaning

containing acid; having a sour taste; sharp or biting in tone

Example

The lemon has an acidic taste that makes your mouth pucker.

レモンはとても酸っぱい味がする。

A2 noun ækt

act

法律

Meaning

A written law passed by a legislative body.

Example

The act was passed in 2023.

その法律は2023年に可決されました。

C2 noun /ˈæn.oʊd/

anode

正極

Meaning

The positive electrode in a device such as a battery, where current flows into a polarized electrical device.

Example

The anode of the battery was corroded after long use.

バッテリーの正極は長期間の使用後に腐食していました。

C1 adjective /ˈækʃənəbl̩/

actionable

実行可能な

Meaning

Able to be acted on or giving sufficient reason for legal action.

Example

The lawyer confirmed that the evidence was actionable in court.

弁護士は証拠が法廷で実行可能であることを確認しました。

C1 adjective /ˈæʃən/

ashen

青白い

Meaning

Very pale in appearance, often due to shock, fear, or illness.

Example

His face turned ashen when he heard the terrible news.

彼は恐ろしいニュースを聞いたとき、顔が青白くなった。

B2 noun /ˈænθəm/

anthem

国歌

Meaning

A song that is identified with a particular group, movement, or nation, often expressing pride or unity.

Example

The national anthem was played before the football match.

サッカーの試合の前に国歌が演奏されました。

B1 noun æmˈbɪʃ.ən

ambition

野望

Meaning

A strong desire to do or achieve something, typically requiring determination and hard work.

Example

Their ambition is to build a quantum computer.

彼らの野望は量子コンピュータを作ることです。

B1 noun /eɪdz/

aids

エイズ病

Meaning

Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, a disease of the immune system caused by HIV

Example

AIDS is a major global health concern.

エイズは世界的な健康問題です。

B2 noun /æŋˈzaɪ.ə.ti/

anxiety

不安や神経質

Meaning

A feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease about something with an uncertain outcome.

Example

Meditation helps reduce anxiety and stress.

瞑想は不安とストレスを軽減するのに役立ちます。

B2 noun /əˌdæptəˈbɪləti/

adaptability

適応性

Meaning

The quality of being able to adjust to new conditions or circumstances

Example

Adaptability to changing environments is crucial in business.

変化する環境に適応する能力はビジネスにおいて重要です。

B1 noun /əˈsɛmbli/

assembly

集会

Meaning

a group of people gathered together for a common purpose or the act of putting parts together to form something

Example

The school held an assembly to discuss the new rules.

学校は新しい規則について話し合うために集会を開きました。

C1 adjective /ɔːˈtʌmnəl/

autumnal

秋の

Meaning

relating to or characteristic of autumn; occurring in autumn

Example

The autumnal colors of red and gold filled the forest.

赤と金の秋の色が森を満たした。

C1 noun /ˈæmplɪtjuːd/

amplitude

振幅

Meaning

the maximum extent of a vibration or oscillation, or the size of something

Example

The amplitude of the earthquake was measured on the Richter scale.

地震の振幅はリヒター・スケールで測定されました。