B2 noun ˈæk.tɪv rɪˈkɔːl

Active recall

アクティブリコール

Meaning

A learning technique that involves actively trying to retrieve information from memory rather than passively reviewing material.

Example

Active recall improves long-term memory and retention.

アクティブリコールは長期記憶と保持力を向上させます。

B2 adverb /wɒtˈsəʊɛvər/

whatsoever

全く

Meaning

used for emphasis after a negative statement to mean 'at all'

Example

She has no interest in the matter whatsoever.

彼女はその問題に全く興味がありません。

B2 noun /ɪnˈdɔːrs.mənt/

endorsement

支持

Meaning

A public or official statement of support or approval.

Example

The celebrity's endorsement increased the product's sales.

セレブの後援により製品の販売が増加しました。

B2 verb /kənˈsiːv/

conceive

思いつく, 妊娠する

Meaning

to form or imagine an idea in the mind; to become pregnant

Example

It is hard to conceive how such an idea could succeed.

そのようなアイデアが成功する方法を考えるのは難しい。

B2 adjective /ˌʌnəˈveɪləbəl/

unavailable

利用できない

Meaning

Not able to be obtained, reached, or used; not present or accessible.

Example

The manager was unavailable to take calls during the meeting.

マネージャーは会議中に電話に出られませんでした。

B2 noun /rɒd/

rod

金属または木材の細長い棒

Meaning

a thin straight bar, especially of metal or wood

Example

He used an iron rod to support the structure.

彼は構造を支えるために鉄のロッドを使いました。

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 noun /ˈfluː.ən.si/

fluency

流暢さ

Meaning

The ability to speak or write a language smoothly and effortlessly.

Example

She speaks English with remarkable fluency.

彼女は素晴らしい流暢さで英語を話します。

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。

B2 adjective /ˈprɛdʒədɪst/

prejudiced

偏見のある

Meaning

having or showing a dislike or bias against a person or group without proper reason

Example

He was prejudiced against people from other regions.

彼は他の地域の人々に対して偏見を持っていた。

B2 noun /kəˈlɪʒ.ən/

Collision

衝突; ぶつかり合い

Meaning

an instance of one moving object hitting violently against another; a conflict of opposing ideas or interests

Example

The collision between two cars caused a major traffic jam.

二台の車の衝突で大きな渋滞が発生しました。

B2 noun ˈekwɪti

equity

エクイティ

Meaning

The value of the shares issued by a company.

Example

Owning equity in a company can yield significant returns.

会社の株式を所有することは、重要なリターンをもたらす可能性があります。

B2 noun /ˌmɪs.bɪˈheɪ.vjər/

Misbehaviour

悪いまたは受け入れられない行動、特に子供によるものや公式の場面で

Meaning

Bad or unacceptable behavior, especially by children or in formal situations

Example

The student was punished for his misbehaviour in class.

生徒はクラスでの不適切な行動で罰を受けた。

B2 verb /ɪkˈspoʊz/

expose

暴露する

Meaning

to reveal or uncover; to make visible or known

Example

The investigation exposed the truth about the scandal.

調査はスキャンダルについての真実を暴露しました。

B2 noun /dɪˈsper/

Despair

絶望

Meaning

the complete loss or absence of hope; a state of feeling hopeless

Example

After losing his job, he fell into despair and couldn't see any way forward.

仕事を失った後、彼は絶望し、前に進む方法が見えなかった。

B2 noun ˈvɜː.tʃu.əl ˈklɑːs.ruːmz

virtual classrooms

バーチャル教室

Meaning

An online learning environment where teachers and students interact via digital platforms.

Example

Virtual classrooms enable remote learning for students worldwide.

バーチャル教室は、世界中の生徒にリモート学習の機会を提供します。

B2 noun /ˈhæb.ɪ.tæt/

habitat

生息地

Meaning

The natural environment where an organism lives and meets its needs.

Example

The polar bear's natural habitat is the Arctic region.

ホッキョクグマの自然な生息地は北極地域です。

B2 noun /ˈpæd.i/

Paddy

未加工の米; 稲田

Meaning

rice in its natural state before processing; a field where rice is grown

Example

The farmers worked hard in the paddy fields during harvest season.

農家は収穫の季節に稲田で懸命に働きました。

B2 verb /rɪˈvɜːs/

reverse

反転する

Meaning

to change something to the opposite direction, position, or result

Example

She quickly reversed the car out of the driveway.

彼女はすぐに車をドライブウェイからバックさせました。

B2 noun /ˌmɪsˈfɔːrtʃən/

misfortune

不運

Meaning

Bad luck or an unfortunate event.

Example

He suffered the misfortune of losing his job during the recession.

彼は不況時に仕事を失うという不運に見舞われました。

B2 adjective /ˈwʌrisəm/

Worrisome

心配な; 面倒な

Meaning

causing anxiety or concern; troubling

Example

The student's declining grades were worrisome to his parents.

学生の成績が落ちていることは、親にとって心配でした。

B2 noun /ˈleɪ.zi.nəs/

Laziness

怠惰

Meaning

the quality of being unwilling to work or use energy; idleness

Example

His laziness prevented him from achieving his goals.

彼の怠惰さが彼の目標達成を妨げた。

B2 adjective /kənˈvɜːrtəbl/

convertible

オープンカー、屋根が折りたためる車

Meaning

able to be changed into a different form or use; also a car with a roof that can be folded down

Example

She drove her new convertible along the coastal road.

彼女は新しいオープンカーで沿岸道路を走った。

B2 noun /ˈɡloʊbəl əˈwɛrnɪs/

global awareness

グローバル意識

Meaning

Worldwide consciousness and understanding of important issues that affect people globally, leading to informed action and policy changes.

Example

Global awareness of climate change is essential for policy changes.

気候変動に対するグローバル意識は政策変更にとって不可欠です。

B2 noun ˈruθləs ˌkɑmpəˈtɪʃən

ruthless competition

容赦ない競争

Meaning

Fierce and merciless rivalry or contest, without pity or compassion.

Example

Ruthless competition for power leads to societal issues.

権力のための容赦ない競争は社会問題を引き起こします。

B2 verb /feɪnt/

faint

気絶する

Meaning

to lose consciousness for a short time because of a temporary lack of oxygen to the brain

Example

He felt dizzy and fainted in the heat.

彼はめまいを感じ、暑さで気を失った。

B2 noun /ɪnˈtɜː.prə.tər/

Interpreter

通訳者; 翻訳者;

Meaning

a person who translates orally from one language into another; someone who explains meaning

Example

The international conference hired professional interpreters to translate speeches in real time.

国際会議は、スピーチをリアルタイムで翻訳するためにプロの通訳者を雇いました。

B2 adjective /ˈkʌnɪŋ/

cunning

ずるい

Meaning

Having or showing skill in achieving one's ends by deceit or evasion; cleverness in a tricky way.

Example

The cunning fox tricked the farmer.

ずる賢い狐は農夫を騙した。

B2 noun /rɪˈmuː.vəl/

Removal

撤去; 除去; 解雇;

Meaning

the action of taking something away or eliminating it; dismissal from office

Example

The removal of the old furniture took all day.

古い家具の除去に一日中かかりました。

B2 verb /ˈmɒdənaɪz/

modernize

近代化する

Meaning

To adapt something to modern needs or styles; to update or improve.

Example

The company plans to modernize its IT infrastructure.

その会社はITインフラを近代化する計画です。

B2 verb /daɪˈvɜːrt/

divert

Meaning

to turn aside from a course; to redirect or entertain

Example

The police diverted traffic to a side road.

B2 verb /hæk/

hack

Meaning

to cut or chop roughly; to gain unauthorized access to a computer system

Example

The programmer managed to hack into the system.

B2 adjective /ˈθʌroʊ/

thorough

徹底的な, 詳細な

Meaning

complete with regard to every detail; not superficial or partial

Example

The report was thorough and well-researched.

そのレポートは徹底的で、十分に調査されていました。

B2 adjective /juːˈnæn.ɪ.məs/

Unanimous

全会一致

Meaning

fully in agreement; shared by all

Example

The committee reached a unanimous decision.

委員会は全会一致の決定を下しました。

B2 adjective /ˈvɜː.tʃu.əl/

Virtual

バーチャル

Meaning

almost or nearly as described, but not completely or according to strict definition; existing in essence or effect, though not in fact

Example

The virtual meeting allowed participants from different countries to collaborate.

バーチャル会議は、さまざまな国からの参加者が協力することを可能にしました。

B2 noun /ˈkaʊnsələr/

councillor

議員

Meaning

an elected member of a local council who helps make decisions and represent the community

Example

The councillor spoke to residents about improving local roads.

市議会議員は地域の道路について話しました。

B2 adverb /əˈfɪʃəli/

officially

公式に

Meaning

in a formal or authorized way

Example

The building was officially opened by the mayor.

その建物は市長によって公式に開かれました。

B2 verb /ˈælaɪ/

ally

味方

Meaning

To unite or form a connection or partnership with another person, group, or nation.

Example

The two countries decided to ally against their common enemy.

二国は共通の敵に対して連携することを決定した。

B2 noun /ˈsʌ.plɪ.mənt/

Supplement

サプリメント

Meaning

something that completes or adds to something else; a dietary product

Example

She takes vitamin supplements to maintain her health.

彼女は健康を維持するためにビタミンサプリメントを摂取します。

B2 verb ˈɪmplɪment

implement

実施する

Meaning

To put a decision or plan into effect; to execute or apply.

Example

Implementing educational policies is essential for progress.

教育政策を実施することは進歩にとって重要です。

B2 adjective /ˈprɪm.ɪ.tɪv/

Primitive

原始的; 基本的; 粗野; 未発達; 単純

Meaning

ancient; basic; crude; undeveloped; simple

Example

The tribe still uses primitive tools for hunting and farming.

部族は狩猟と農業のために未開の道具を使用し続けています。

B2 adverb /ˈfræŋkli/

Frankly

率直に; 正直に;

Meaning

honestly; openly; in a direct manner

Example

Frankly, I think this plan needs more consideration.

率直に言うと、この計画にはもっと考慮が必要だと思います。

B2 verb /ɪˈrɛkt/

erect

建てる

Meaning

to build or construct something; to set upright

Example

They erected a statue in the town square.

彼らは町の広場に像を建てました。

B2 adjective /ˈkræŋki/

cranky

機嫌が悪い

Meaning

bad-tempered, easily annoyed, or irritable

Example

The child gets cranky when he is hungry.

その子供はお腹が空くと機嫌が悪くなります。

B2 adjective /dɪˈskriːt/

discreet

慎重な

Meaning

careful and prudent in one's speech or actions, especially to keep something confidential or avoid embarrassment

Example

She was discreet about the details of their conversation.

彼女は彼らの会話の詳細について慎重でした。

B2 noun /ˈsɜr.neɪm/

Surname

苗字

Meaning

a hereditary name common to all members of a family; family name

Example

Please write your first name and surname on the form.

フォームに名前と苗字を書いてください。

B2 adjective /ˈhevənli/

Heavenly

天のような; 神聖な; 美味しい

Meaning

relating to heaven; extremely pleasant or beautiful

Example

The chocolate cake had a heavenly taste that melted in my mouth.

チョコレートケーキは天のような味わいで、口の中で溶けました。

B2 noun /ˈtɔːrsoʊ/

torso

胴体

Meaning

The trunk of the human body, excluding the head and limbs.

Example

The artist painted the torso of the model in great detail.

芸術家はモデルの胴体を詳細に描きました。

B2 noun /ˈɡɑː.mənt/

garment

衣類

Meaning

An item of clothing.

Example

She bought a new garment for the party.

彼女はパーティーのために新しい衣類を買いました。

B2 adjective /ˈkɔːstli/

costly

高価

Meaning

expensive or causing a lot of money, time, or effort

Example

Their mistake proved to be very costly for the company.

彼らのミスは会社にとって非常に高価であることが証明されました。

B2 noun /prəˈpɔːʃən/

proportion

Meaning

a part, share, or number considered in comparative relation to a whole

Example

The proportion of students passing the exam was high.

B2 noun; verb /ˈlaɪnʌp/

line-up

ラインアップ；並べる

Meaning

a group or arrangement of people or things in a line; to arrange people or things in a row or planned order

Example

The coach announced the team line-up before the match.

コーチは試合前にチームのラインアップを発表した。

B2 noun ˌɪn.təˈven.ʃən

intervention

介入

Meaning

The action or process of intervening; involvement in a situation to improve or help it.

Example

The intervention of the UN was crucial in resolving the conflict.

国連の介入は紛争を解決する上で重要だった。

B2 verb /pəˈluːt/

pollute

汚染する

Meaning

to make air, water, or land dirty and harmful to people, animals, and plants

Example

Factories pollute the environment with toxic chemicals.

工場は有害な化学物質で環境を汚染します。

B2 adjective /prəˈdʌk.tɪv/

Productive

生産的な

Meaning

efficient; yielding good results; fruitful

Example

Working from home has made me more productive than ever before.

自宅勤務は私をこれまで以上に生産的にしました。

B2 adjective /ˈdevəsteɪtɪŋ/

devastating

Meaning

causing severe shock, distress, or destruction; extremely damaging or upsetting

Example

The earthquake had a devastating effect on the city.

B2 noun /ˌsuː.pərˈstɪʃ.ən/

Superstition

迷信

Meaning

a belief or practice considered irrational or supernatural

Example

Breaking a mirror brings seven years of bad luck is a common superstition.

鏡を壊すと7年間の不運を招く、これは一般的な迷信です。

B2 noun ˈskruːtɪni

scrutiny

詳細な調査

Meaning

Critical observation or examination

Example

The new law is under scrutiny by the legislative body.

新しい法律は立法機関による詳細な調査の下にあります。

B2 noun ˌsaɪ.bə.sɪˈkjʊə.rɪ.ti

cybersecurity

サイバーセキュリティ

Meaning

The practice of protecting systems, networks, and programs from digital attacks

Example

Cybersecurity ensures safe digital operations.

サイバーセキュリティはデジタル運用の安全を確保します。

B2 noun /bɪˈliːvər/

believer

信者

Meaning

a person who believes in something, especially a religious faith, idea, or principle

Example

She is a strong believer in hard work and honesty.

彼女は努力と正直さを強く信じている。

B2 noun /ˈzaɪləfoʊn/

Xylophone

木琴

Meaning

a percussion instrument consisting of wooden bars that are struck with mallets to produce musical tones

Example

The children enjoyed playing the colorful xylophone in music class.

音楽の授業で、子どもたちは色とりどりの木琴を演奏するのを楽しんだ。

B2 verb /ˌdɪsəˈpruːv/

disapprove

反対する

Meaning

to have a negative opinion about something; to consider something wrong or bad

Example

Many parents disapprove of smoking.

多くの親は喫煙を反対しています。

B2 verb /ˈbætər/

batter

繰り返し打つ

Meaning

To strike repeatedly with force.

Example

The waves battered the shoreline all night.

波が一晩中海岸を打ちました。

B2 adjective /ˌpɑːrləˈmɛntri/

parliamentary

議会の

Meaning

relating to a parliament or its members; relating to a system of government with parliamentary authority

Example

The country follows a parliamentary form of government.

その国は議会制の政府を採用している。

B2 noun /sɛnˈseɪʃən/

Sensation

感覚 / センセーション

Meaning

a physical feeling or perception resulting from something that happens to or comes into contact with the body; a widespread reaction of interest and excitement

Example

The new singer became an overnight sensation.

新しい歌手は一夜にしてセンセーションとなった。

B2 noun /ˈruːstər/

rooster

雄鶏

Meaning

A male domestic chicken, especially one that crows.

Example

The rooster crowed at dawn, waking up the whole village.

雄鶏は夜明けに鳴き、村全体を起こした。

B2 noun /ˈɛseɪ/

essay

エッセイ

Meaning

A short piece of writing on a particular subject.

Example

She wrote an essay about climate change.

彼女は気候変動についてのエッセイを書きました。

B2 adjective /kənˈdɪʃ.ən.əl/

Conditional

条件付き; 条件に依存する

Meaning

dependent on certain conditions; not absolute

Example

The job offer is conditional upon passing the background check.

その仕事のオファーは、バックグラウンドチェックに合格することが条件です。

B2 adjective /dɪˈsɛndənt/

descendent

下降する

Meaning

Moving downward; going down or descending.

Example

The river followed a descendent course toward the valley.

川は谷に向かって下降するコースをたどった。

B2 noun /stæns/

stance

立場

Meaning

a person's attitude, opinion, or position on an issue

Example

The company took a strong stance on environmental protection.

その会社は環境保護に強い立場を取った。

B2 noun ˈfeɪs tə ˈfeɪs ˈbætl

face-to-face battle

面と面の戦い

Meaning

A direct confrontation or fight between opposing forces.

Example

The warriors fought a face-to-face battle with the enemies.

戦士たちは敵と面と面で戦った。

B2 verb /səˈspɛnd/

suspend

一時停止する

Meaning

To temporarily stop something from being active or valid.

Example

The company decided to suspend his membership.

その会社は彼の会員資格をサスペンドすることに決めました。

B2 noun /ˌæl.əˈɡeɪ.ʃən/

Allegation

告発

Meaning

a claim that someone has done something wrong or illegal

Example

The allegation against him was proven false.

彼に対する告発は虚偽であることが証明された。

B2 noun /ˈɒt.ər/

Otter

カワウソ

Meaning

a mammal with webbed feet that lives near water and feeds on fish

Example

The playful otter swam gracefully in the river.

遊び好きなカワウソは川で優雅に泳いでいました。

B2 noun /ˈlɪtə(r)/

liter

Meaning

a metric unit of volume equal to one cubic decimeter

Example

The recipe calls for two liters of water.

B2 adjective ˌæn.əlˈɪt.ɪ.kəl

analytical

分析的, 研究的, 論理的

Meaning

Using or skilled in using analysis (i.e., separating a whole—intellectual or substantial—into its elemental parts or basic principles).

Example

She has an analytical approach to problem-solving.

彼女は問題解決に分析的アプローチを取っています。

B2 adjective /ˈdʒuːsi/

juicy

ジューシー

Meaning

Full of juice; succulent; also used to describe something exciting or scandalous.

Example

The steak was so juicy that it melted in my mouth.

ステーキはとてもジューシーで、口の中で溶けました。

B2 adverb /ɪkˈsplɪsɪtli/

explicitly

明確に

Meaning

in a clear and detailed manner, leaving no room for confusion or doubt

Example

The instructions were explicitly written to avoid any confusion.

指示は明確に書かれており、混乱を避けるためです。

B2 noun ˈme.trɪks

metrics

メトリクス

Meaning

A system or standard of measurement; a set of numbers that give information about a particular process or activity.

Example

Metrics are crucial for evaluating performance.

メトリクスはパフォーマンスを評価するために重要です。

B2 adjective /ˈmænɪdʒəbəl/

Manageable

管理可能な; コントロールできる

Meaning

able to be controlled or dealt with; feasible

Example

The workload is manageable if we plan properly.

作業負荷は計画通りにすれば管理可能です。

B2 adjective trænsˈfɔːr.mə.tɪv

transformative

変革的

Meaning

Something that has a profound impact and creates something new.

Example

The new education system is highly transformative.

新しい教育システムは非常に変革的です。

B2 noun /ˌklærɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

clarification

明確化

Meaning

The action of making a statement or situation less confused and more clearly comprehensible.

Example

The manager requested clarification on the project details.

マネージャーはプロジェクトの詳細に関する明確化を求めました。

B2 noun ˈɒksɪdʒən prəˈdʌkʃən

oxygen production

酸素生産

Meaning

The process of generating oxygen through photosynthesis or other means.

Example

Plants are vital for oxygen production and the maintenance of life.

植物は酸素の生産と生命の維持に不可欠です。

B2 adjective /ˈfɔːrtʃənət/

fortunate

幸運な

Meaning

Having good luck or receiving something desirable by chance.

Example

She was fortunate to escape the accident without injuries.

彼女は事故で怪我をすることなく逃げることができて幸運だった。

B2 noun /saɪˈkɒlədʒi/

psychology

心理学

Meaning

the scientific study of the mind and behavior

Example

Psychology helps us understand how people think and act.

心理学は人々がどのように考え、行動するかを理解するのに役立ちます。

B2 noun /kənˈvɛn.ʃən.əl ˈfɑːr.mɪŋ/

conventional farming

従来型農業

Meaning

Traditional farming method using synthetic fertilizers, pesticides, and modern technology.

Example

Conventional farming increases crop production using fertilizers.

従来型農業は肥料を使って作物の生産を増加させる。

B2 verb /spɛər/

spare

余分に与える / 節約する

Meaning

To give something that one has extra of; to refrain from harming or killing.

Example

Could you spare me a few minutes of your time?

あなたは私に少し時間を割いてくれますか？

B2 noun /ˈʃɔːr.tɪdʒ/

Shortage

不足

Meaning

a lack or deficiency of something that is needed or expected

Example

There is a severe water shortage in the region.

その地域では深刻な水不足が起きている。

B2 noun /prɔːn/

Prawn

エビ

Meaning

a large marine crustacean similar to shrimp but typically bigger

Example

The chef prepared delicious prawn curry with coconut milk.

シェフはココナッツミルクでおいしいエビカレーを作りました。

B2 adjective /ˌsɪstəˈmætɪk/

systematic

体系的

Meaning

Done or acting according to a fixed plan or system; methodical.

Example

The company took a systematic approach to solving the issue.

その会社は問題を解決するために体系的なアプローチを採用しました。

B2 adjective /dʌm/

Dumb

馬鹿; 無口; 愚か

Meaning

unable to speak; silent; lacking intelligence; stupid

Example

She remained dumb during the entire meeting.

彼女は会議の間ずっと黙っていた。

B2 adjective /ɪnˈfɪə.ri.ər/

inferior

劣等

Meaning

Of lower quality, rank, or status.

Example

This material is inferior to the one we used before.

この素材は以前使ったものより劣っています。

B2 verb /kənˈstrʌkt/

construct

建設する

Meaning

to build or form something by putting parts together

Example

They plan to construct a new bridge over the river.

彼らは川に新しい橋を建設する予定です。

B2 noun /ˈdoʊnər/

donor

ドナー

Meaning

A person who gives something, especially to a charity or cause.

Example

The donor contributed generously to the hospital’s new wing.

ドナーは病院の新しい翼に寛大に寄付しました。

B2 verb /ˈbrɔːdən/

broaden

広げる

Meaning

to make wider or larger in scope; to expand ideas, experience, or understanding

Example

Travel can broaden your perspective on different cultures.

旅行は異なる文化への視野を広げてくれる。

B2 noun /ˈsʌfərɪŋ/

suffering

苦しみ

Meaning

the state of undergoing pain, distress, or hardship

Example

They tried to relieve his suffering with medicine.

彼らは薬で彼の苦しみを和らげようとした。

B2 noun /ɔːˈtɒn.ə.məs ˈviː.ɪ.kəlz/

autonomous vehicles

自動運転車

Meaning

Vehicles that can operate and move without human intervention or control.

Example

Autonomous vehicles are revolutionizing the future of transport.

自動運転車は交通の未来を革新しています。

B2 noun /ˈspɔːrtsmən/

sportsman

スポーツ選手

Meaning

A person who is skilled in sports or enjoys participating in athletic activities.

Example

He is a true sportsman, always fair and respectful to his opponents.

彼は本物のスポーツ選手で、常に相手に対して公正で尊敬を示す。

B2 verb /ˈraɪpən/

ripen

幸せ

Meaning

to become or make something ready to eat or fully developed

Example

The bananas ripened quickly in the warm weather.

彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、幸せを隠せなかった。

B2 noun /səˈspens/

Suspense

サスペンス

Meaning

a feeling of excited or anxious uncertainty about what will happen

Example

The movie kept us in suspense until the very end.

映画は最後まで私たちをサスペンスの中に保ちました。

B2 verb /ɪˈmɜːrdʒ/

emerge

Meaning

to come into view or become apparent; to arise or appear from something

Example

New opportunities will emerge as the industry grows.

B2 noun /ˈreɪ.zər/

Razor

かみそり

Meaning

a sharp-edged instrument used for shaving hair from the skin

Example

He shaved his beard with a sharp razor.

彼は鋭いかみそりでひげを剃った。

B2 noun /ˈɔːɡənɪzəm/

organism

生物

Meaning

a living thing that has an organized structure and can grow and reproduce

Example

Every organism needs water to survive.

すべての生物は生き残るために水を必要とします。

B2 verb /ˈbraɪtən/

brighten

明るくする

Meaning

to make something lighter or more colorful; to improve mood or make happier

Example

A few kind words can brighten someone's day.

優しい言葉は誰かの一日を明るくすることができる。

B2 noun (plural) /ˈɑːrtɪˌfæks/

artifacts

遺物

Meaning

objects made by humans, often of historical or cultural importance

Example

Archaeologists discovered valuable artifacts in the ruins.

考古学者たちは遺跡で貴重な遺物を発見しました。

B2 verb /ɪnˈlɑːrdʒ/

enlarge

広げる

Meaning

to make something bigger or increase in size

Example

They decided to enlarge their house.

彼らは家を広げることに決めました。

B2 verb /ˈpɛrɪʃ/

perish

死ぬ

Meaning

To die, especially in a sudden or violent way.

Example

Many soldiers perished in the war.

多くの兵士は戦争で死んだ。

B2 noun /ˈprɛʃər ˈkʊkər/

Pressure cooker

圧力鍋

Meaning

a sealed cooking pot that uses steam pressure to cook food faster

Example

Using a pressure cooker reduces cooking time by more than half.

圧力鍋を使うと、調理時間が半分以上短縮されます。

B2 adjective /ˈweɪ.kɪŋ/

Waking

目覚めている; 意識的な

Meaning

awake and conscious; relating to the time when one is awake

Example

She spent her waking hours studying for the exam.

彼女は試験のために目覚めている時間を勉強に費やしました。

B2 adjective /prɛsˈtɪdʒəs/

prestigious

名誉ある

Meaning

having a high reputation; respected

Example

Harvard University is one of the most prestigious universities in the world.

ハーバード大学は世界で最も名誉ある大学の一つです。

B2 noun/verb /dɪˈpɑːzɪt/

deposit

預金, 手付金

Meaning

to place money in a bank account, or a sum paid in advance as security; a layer of material left naturally

Example

She deposited $500 into her savings account.

彼女は貯金口座に500ドルを預けました。

B2 adjective /ˈvɜː.bəl/

verbal

口頭の、言葉で表現された

Meaning

Relating to or in the form of words; spoken rather than written.

Example

Verbal communication is essential in most situations.

口頭コミュニケーションはほとんどの状況で重要です。

B2 noun /ɪsˈlɑːm/

islam

イスラム教

Meaning

the religion founded by the Prophet Muhammad, based on belief in one God (Allah)

Example

Islam emphasizes peace, justice, and compassion.

イスラム教は平和、正義、そして慈悲を強調します。

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。

B2 adjective /əˈkuːstɪk/

acoustic

Meaning

relating to sound or the sense of hearing; not amplified by electrical means

Example

We recorded an acoustic version of the song in a quiet room.

B2 noun, verb /striːk/

streak

線または筋; 指定された方向に非常に速く移動する

Meaning

a long, thin line or mark; to move very quickly in a specified direction

Example

Lightning streaked across the night sky.

稲妻が夜空を横切った。

B2 noun /ˈvɜː.dɪkt/

verdict

Meaning

a decision made by a jury or judge in a court case

Example

The jury returned a guilty verdict after three hours of deliberation.

B2 noun ˈsæt.əl.aɪt

satellite

人工衛星

Meaning

An artificial object which has been intentionally placed into orbit around a celestial body.

Example

Satellites provide critical data for research.

人工衛星は研究のために重要なデータを提供します。

B2 adjective /ˈθɔːtfəl/

thoughtful

思慮深い

Meaning

showing careful consideration or attention

Example

She gave a thoughtful response to every question asked.

彼女はすべての質問に対して思慮深い回答をしました。

B2 noun /ˈɡlɑːs.weər/

Glass-ware

ガラス製品

Meaning

objects made of glass, especially drinking glasses and decorative objects

Example

The wedding registry included fine glassware.

ウェディングレジストリには、上質なガラス製品が含まれていました。

B2 verb /ˈtɜːrmɪˌneɪt/

terminate

終了する

Meaning

to bring something to an end or to stop something from continuing

Example

The company decided to terminate his contract.

会社は彼の契約を終了することを決定した。