C2 verb /ˌæd ˈlɪb/

ad-lib

即興

Meaning

to speak or perform without preparation; to improvise

Example

The comedian ad-libbed a joke when the microphone failed.

コメディアンはマイクの故障でジョークをアドリブしました。

B2 noun /ˈæɡ.ə.ni/

Agony

極度の肉体的または精神的苦痛; 激しい痛み

Meaning

extreme physical or mental suffering; intense pain

Example

He was in agony after the accident.

事故後、彼は激しい痛みに苦しんでいた。

A2 preposition /əˈɡɛnst/ or /əˈɡeɪnst/

against

Meaning

In opposition to; contrary to; touching or resting on.

Example

They voted against the proposal.

B1 noun /ˈæs.pekt/

aspect

側面

Meaning

A particular part, feature, or view of something.

Example

One important aspect of health is regular exercise.

健康の重要な側面は定期的な運動です。

B1 verb /əˈdɔːr/

adore

崇拝する

Meaning

to love deeply and respect highly

Example

She adores her little sister.

彼女は小さな妹をとても愛しています。

C1 adjective /ədˈhiːsɪv/

Adhesive

粘着性

Meaning

আঠালো; চটচটে;

Example

The adhesive tape stuck firmly to the wall.

接着テープは壁にしっかりとくっつきました。

C2 adjective əˈdrɔɪt

adroit

器用な, 巧妙な, うまい

Meaning

clever or skillful in using the hands or mind.

Example

She is adroit at solving complex problems.

彼女は複雑な問題を解決するのが得意です。

C1 adjective /əˈlʊr.ɪŋ/

Alluring

魅力的で誘惑的; 魅力的な

Meaning

attractive and tempting; fascinating

Example

The alluring fragrance of roses filled the garden.

バラの魅力的な香りが庭を満たしました。

C1 adjective /əˌpɒk.əˈlɪp.tɪk/

apocalyptic

終末的

Meaning

Describing the end of the world, or something catastrophic and disastrous.

Example

The movie depicts an apocalyptic future after a nuclear war.

映画は核戦争後の終末的な未来を描いています。

C2 noun /əˌnʌn.siˈeɪ.ʃən/

annunciation

発表、良い知らせ

Meaning

The announcement of something; in Christianity, the announcement by the angel Gabriel to Mary that she would conceive Jesus.

Example

The church celebrated the Feast of the Annunciation with a special service.

教会は特別なサービスでアナンシエーションの祝祭を祝いました。

C2 noun /ˈeɪ.pi.ˌɛr.i/

apiary

養蜂場

Meaning

A place where beehives are kept, especially for commercial purposes.

Example

The farmer built a new apiary to produce organic honey.

農家は有機蜂蜜を生産するために新しい養蜂場を建てました。

C2 noun /ˈæl.mɪ.rə/

Almirah

クローゼット

Meaning

a large cupboard or wardrobe used for storing clothes and other items

Example

I keep all my clothes in the wooden almirah.

私はすべての衣服を木製のアルミラーに保管します。

B2 adjective + noun əˈdæptɪv ˈfiːtʃərz

adaptive features

適応機能

Meaning

Characteristics that help organisms adjust to their environment

Example

Plants' adaptive features help them grow in winter.

植物の適応機能は、冬に成長するのを助けます。

C1 noun /əˈlʌmnəs/

alumnus

卒業生

Meaning

a former student or graduate of a school, college, or university

Example

He is an alumnus of Harvard University.

彼はハーバード大学の卒業生です。

C1 noun /æbˈdʌk.ʃən/

abduction

誘拐

Meaning

the act of taking someone away illegally by force; kidnapping

Example

The police are investigating the abduction of the child.

警察は子供の誘拐事件を調査している。

C1 adjective /ɔːˈdeɪ.ʃəs/

Audacious

大胆

Meaning

showing willingness to take bold risks; daring

Example

His audacious plan to climb the mountain without proper equipment shocked everyone.

彼の大胆な計画は、適切な装備なしで山を登ろうとすることで、全員を驚かせた。

C1 verb /əˈflɪkt/

afflict

苦しめる

Meaning

to cause pain, suffering, or distress to someone or something

Example

Many people are afflicted by seasonal allergies.

多くの人々が季節性アレルギーに悩まされています。

B2 noun /ˌæk.jʊˈzeɪ.ʃən/

accusation

告発

Meaning

A statement that someone has done something wrong or illegal.

Example

She made an accusation of theft against her colleague.

彼女は同僚に対して窃盗の告発を行いました。

C1 noun /ˈæl.kə.laɪ/

alkali

アルカリ性物質

Meaning

a soluble base substance, typically with a pH greater than 7, that neutralizes acids

Example

Soap contains alkali which helps remove grease.

石鹸にはアルカリ性物質が含まれており、油を取り除くのに役立ちます。

B2 adjective /əˈtɒm.ɪk/

Atomic

原子

Meaning

relating to atoms or atomic energy; extremely small

Example

The atomic structure of hydrogen is the simplest.

水素の原子構造は最も単純です。

C2 noun /əˈbrɪdʒmənt/

abridgment

要約版

Meaning

A shortened version of a larger work, such as a book or speech.

Example

The publisher released an abridgment of the lengthy novel for students.

出版社は学生のために長編小説の要約版を公開しました。

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。

B1 noun /ˈækses/

Access

アクセス

Meaning

the ability, right, or permission to approach, enter, or pass to and from a place

Example

Students have access to the library 24 hours a day.

学生は24時間いつでも図書館にアクセスできます。

B2 noun /əkˈsɛsəri/

accessory

アクセサリー; 犯罪に加担する人物

Meaning

a thing which can be added to something else to make it more useful, versatile, or attractive; a person who assists in committing a crime

Example

She bought some stylish accessories for her new phone.

彼女は新しい電話のためにいくつかのスタイリッシュなアクセサリーを買いました。

C1 adjective /əˈvɜːrs/

averse

嫌悪

Meaning

having a strong dislike of or opposition to something

Example

He was averse to taking unnecessary risks.

彼は不必要なリスクを取ることに嫌悪感を抱いていた。

B2 adverb /ˈænjuəli/

annually

年次

Meaning

once every year; yearly

Example

The company holds a general meeting annually.

その会社は毎年年次総会を開きます。

C1 adjective /əˈtjuːnd/

attuned

敏感な / 調和のとれた

Meaning

Being receptive or sensitive to something; well adjusted or in harmony.

Example

She is attuned to the needs of her students.

彼女は学生のニーズに敏感です。

C2 noun /ˈæntiruːm/

anteroom

控えの間

Meaning

A small room leading to a main one, often used as a waiting area.

Example

The guests waited in the anteroom before being called inside.

客たちは中に呼ばれる前に控えの間で待っていた。

B1 noun əˈreɪndʒmənt

arrangement

配置

Meaning

The way things are organized, positioned, or structured.

Example

The arrangement of protons in the nucleus is critical.

原子核内の陽子の配置は重要です。

C2 adjective /ˈɑːrtləs/

artless

素朴, 自然

Meaning

Without deception or pretentiousness; natural and simple.

Example

Her artless smile made everyone feel at ease.

彼女の素朴な笑顔は、みんなを安心させました。

C2 noun /ˈɔːlmənæk/

almanac

年鑑

Meaning

An annual publication containing calendars, weather forecasts, astronomical data, and other useful information.

Example

He consulted the almanac to check the phases of the moon.

彼は月の段階を確認するために年鑑を参照しました。

C1 adjective /ˈæm.ɪ.kə.bəl/

amicable

友好的

Meaning

Having a spirit of friendliness; without serious disagreement or rancor.

Example

They reached an amicable agreement.

彼らは友好的な合意に達しました。

C1 noun /ɔːˈrɔːrə/

aurora

オーロラ

Meaning

A natural display of lights in the sky, usually seen in polar regions.

Example

We traveled to Norway to see the northern aurora.

私たちはノルウェーに行き、北極のオーロラを見ました。

C2 noun /ɑːmz/

alms

施し

Meaning

Money, food, or goods given to the poor as charity.

Example

The monk distributed alms to the needy villagers.

僧侶は貧しい村人たちに施しを分け与えた。

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 /ˈæpədʒiː/

apogee

頂点

Meaning

the highest or most distant point; the climax or peak of something

Example

The empire reached its apogee during the 18th century.

帝国は18世紀にその頂点に達しました。

B2 verb /əˈsend/

ascend

上昇する

Meaning

to go up or climb to a higher position; to rise

Example

The climbers will ascend the mountain at dawn.

登山者たちは夜明けに山を登るでしょう。

A2 verb /ˈædɪd/

added

追加された

Meaning

to join something to something else to increase its size, number, or amount

Example

She added sugar to her coffee.

彼女はコーヒーに砂糖を加えました。

C1 adjective /ˌeɪsɪˈmɛtrɪkəl/

asymmetrical

非対称

Meaning

Having parts that are not the same in size, shape, or arrangement.

Example

She wore an asymmetrical dress that drew everyone’s attention.

彼女は非対称のドレスを着て、皆の注目を集めていた。

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。

A1 adverb /ɔːlˈredi/

Already

すでに; もう; 前に

Meaning

before now; by this time; previously

Example

I have already finished my homework for today.

私は今日の宿題をすでに終わらせました。

B2 noun /ˈæktɪˌvɪzəm/

activism

アクティビズム

Meaning

The policy or action of using vigorous campaigning to bring about political or social change.

Example

Her environmental activism inspired many young people to take action.

彼女の環境アクティビズムは多くの若者に行動を促した。

C1 noun /ænˈtæɡənɪzəm/

antagonism

対立

Meaning

active hostility or opposition

Example

There was clear antagonism between the two political parties.

二つの政党の間には明らかな対立があった。

B2 noun /əˈroʊmə/

aroma

香り

Meaning

A pleasant, distinctive smell.

Example

The aroma of freshly baked bread filled the kitchen.

焼きたてのパンの香りがキッチンに広がった。

B1 adjective /æθˈlɛtɪk/

athletic

アスレチックな、力強い

Meaning

physically strong, fit, and active; related to athletes or sports

Example

She has an athletic body because she exercises regularly.

彼女は定期的に運動しているので、アスレチックな体を持っています。

C1 adjective /ˈæntɪkweɪtɪd/

antiquated

時代遅れ

Meaning

Old-fashioned or outdated.

Example

The office still uses an antiquated filing system.

オフィスはまだ古くなったファイリングシステムを使用しています。

A1 adjective, adverb /əˈloʊn/

alone

一人

Meaning

having no one else present; on one's own

Example

She prefers to live alone in her apartment.

彼女はアパートで一人で暮らすのを好む。

C2 noun /əˈfreɪ/

affray

公開喧嘩

Meaning

A public fight or noisy disturbance that causes alarm.

Example

The police were called to break up an affray outside the stadium.

警察はスタジアム外での喧嘩を止めるために呼ばれました。

A2 noun (plural) /ædz/

ads

Meaning

short for advertisements; promotional messages intended to sell products or services

Example

I often skip ads when watching videos online.

私はオンライン動画を見るとき、よく広告をスキップします。

C1 noun /ˈɑːrməri/

armory

武器庫

Meaning

A place where weapons are stored; a supply of resources or skills.

Example

The soldiers kept their weapons in the armory.

兵士たちは武器を武器庫に保管していた。

A2 noun /ˈɑːrmi/

army

軍隊

Meaning

a large organized military force trained for war

Example

The army protected the border from attack.

軍隊は攻撃から国境を守った。

B2 noun əˌkaʊntəˈbɪləti

accountability

責任

Meaning

The fact or condition of being accountable; responsibility.

Example

Accountability is key to maintaining trust in any system.

責任は、あらゆるシステムで信頼を維持するための重要な要素です。

C1 verb /əˈbriːvieɪt/

abbreviate

省略する

Meaning

To shorten a word, phrase, or text by leaving out letters or parts.

Example

We often abbreviate 'Doctor' to 'Dr'.

私たちはよく 'Doctor' を 'Dr.' に省略します。

C1 adjective /ˌeɪˈsɛkʃuəl/

asexual

無性愛

Meaning

Without sexual feelings, associations, or reproduction through sex.

Example

Many plants reproduce through asexual methods like budding or splitting.

多くの植物は芽生えや分裂のような無性愛的方法で繁殖します。

C2 noun /ˈæmjʊlət/

Amulet

お守り; タリスマン

Meaning

an ornament or small piece of jewelry thought to give protection against evil, danger, or disease

Example

She wore a silver amulet around her neck for good luck.

彼女は幸運のために首に銀のタリスマンを身につけていました。

B1 noun /əˈdʒen.də/

Agenda

アジェンダ

Meaning

a list of items to be discussed at a meeting; a plan of action

Example

The meeting agenda includes budget discussions.

会議のアジェンダには予算の議論が含まれています。

C1 adjective /ˌæl.truˈɪs.tɪk/

altruistic

利他的な

Meaning

Showing a disinterested and selfless concern for the well-being of others.

Example

Her altruistic nature led her to volunteer for charities.

彼女の利他的な性格は、チャリティー活動のボランティアをするよう促した。

C2 noun /əˈsper.ɪ.ti/

asperity

Meaning

Harshness of tone, manner, or surface.

Example

She spoke with asperity when she was interrupted.

B2 verb /əkˈsɛləreɪt/

accelerate

加速する

Meaning

to increase speed or make something happen sooner

Example

The driver accelerated to overtake the truck.

運転手はトラックを追い越すために加速しました。

C1 noun /aɪ/

aye

賛成

Meaning

an affirmative vote or expression of agreement

Example

The committee voted aye on the proposal.

委員会は提案に賛成票を投じました。

B1 noun ˈɔːdioʊ ˈlɛsənz

audio lessons

オーディオレッスン

Meaning

Educational content delivered through sound recordings, typically used for language learning and skill development.

Example

Audio lessons are useful for listening skills.

オーディオレッスンはリスニングスキルに役立ちます。

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 adjective /ˈæstrəl/

astral

Meaning

Relating to the stars or to spiritual, non-physical realms.

Example

Some believe in astral projection, the ability to leave the body and travel spiritually.

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。

C2 noun ˌæb.əˈreɪ.ʃən

aberration

逸脱, 異常, 偏差

Meaning

A departure from what is normal, usual, or expected, typically one that is unwelcome.

Example

The scientist dismissed the data as an aberration.

科学者はデータを逸脱と見なした。

C2 noun /ˈiːɒn/ or /ˈiːən/

aeon

Meaning

An indefinitely long period of time; an age or eternity.

Example

Dinosaurs roamed the Earth millions of aeons ago.

B1 adjective /ænˈtiːk/

Antique

アンティーク; 古い;

Meaning

old and valuable; belonging to ancient times

Example

She collected antique furniture from the Victorian era.

彼女はヴィクトリア時代のアンティーク家具を集めました。

B2 noun /əˈplɔːz/

applause

拍手

Meaning

the sound of people clapping their hands to show approval or enjoyment

Example

The actor received loud applause after his performance.

俳優は彼のパフォーマンス後に大きな拍手を受けました。

C2 adjective /ˌæn.θrə.pəˈdʒen.ɪk/

anthropogenic

人為的

Meaning

Originating in human activity; caused by humans.

Example

Climate change is largely due to anthropogenic activities.

気候変動は主に人為的な活動によるものです。

C1 verb /əbˈzɒlv/

absolve

解放する

Meaning

to free someone from blame, guilt, or responsibility; to pardon

Example

The priest absolved him of his sins.

牧師は彼を罪から解放した。

B2 adjective /əˈvɔɪdəbl/

avoidable

避けられる

Meaning

able to be prevented or avoided

Example

Most of the damage was avoidable with proper planning.

適切な計画があれば、ほとんどの被害は避けられた。

C2 noun/adjective /ˈæl.əˌbæs.tər/

alabaster

アラバスター（白い鉱物）

Meaning

A fine-grained, usually white variety of gypsum, often used for carving; also describes something smooth and pale like alabaster.

Example

The statue was carved from pure alabaster.

その像は純粋なアラバスターで彫られました。

B2 adjective /ˌærəˈmætɪk/

aromatic

香り高い

Meaning

Having a pleasant and distinctive smell.

Example

The chef used aromatic herbs to flavor the dish.

シェフは料理の味を引き立てるために香り高いハーブを使いました。

B1 verb /əˈlɑːrm/

alarm

驚かせる

Meaning

to warn of danger; to frighten or disturb

Example

The loud noise alarmed the residents.

大きな音が住民を驚かせた。

C1 noun /ˌæktʃuˈæləti/

actuality

現実

Meaning

The state of existing in reality rather than in appearance or imagination.

Example

The movie was based on historical actuality.

その映画は歴史的な現実に基づいています。

B2 adjective /ˌɑːrkɪˈtɛktʃərəl/

architectural

建築的な

Meaning

relating to the design and style of buildings and structures

Example

The city is known for its beautiful architectural designs.

その都市は美しい建築デザインで知られています。

B2 noun /ˈækjərəsi/

Accuracy

正確さ; 精度

Meaning

the quality of being correct or precise; exactness

Example

The accuracy of the measurements is very important.

測定の正確さは非常に重要です。

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。

C1 noun /ˌævɒ̃ˈɡɑːrd/

avantgarde

アバンギャルド

Meaning

people or works that are innovative, experimental, and ahead of their time

Example

The avantgarde of the 20th century reshaped modern art.

20世紀のアバンギャルドは現代アートを再形成した。

C1 noun /ˈænvɪl/

anvil

鉄製の金床

Meaning

A heavy iron block used by blacksmiths for hammering and shaping metal.

Example

The blacksmith placed the hot iron on the anvil.

鍛冶屋は熱い鉄をアンヴィルに置きました。

B2 noun, verb /ˈævəlæntʃ/

avalanche

Meaning

(noun) a mass of snow, ice, and rocks falling rapidly down a mountainside; a sudden overwhelming quantity; (verb) to descend like an avalanche

Example

The avalanche buried the mountain road under tons of snow.

C2 noun /əˈpɜːrtənəns/

appurtenance

付属物 / 付加部分

Meaning

an accessory or supplementary part of something

Example

The garage is an appurtenance of the main house.

ガレージはメインハウスの付属物です。

A2 adverb /ˌɛniˈmɔr/

anymore

もう〜ない

Meaning

used to refer to the present time, typically to mean no longer

Example

He doesn’t live here anymore.

彼はもうここに住んでいません。

C2 noun /ˌæriˈviːst/

arriviste

成金

Meaning

A person who has recently gained wealth or status but is considered arrogant or socially unsophisticated.

Example

The business world is full of ambitious arrivistes.

ビジネスの世界には野心的な成金が溢れています。

C1 adjective /ænˈtɪriər/

acute

急性

Meaning

present or experienced to a severe or intense degree; having sharp perception

Example

The patient suffered from acute pain after the surgery.

手術後、患者は激しい痛みを感じました。

C1 noun /ˈæpərtʃər/

aperture

開口部 / 穴

Meaning

an opening, hole, or gap, especially one that lets in light

Example

Light entered through the small aperture in the wall.

光は壁の小さな開口部を通って入った。

B1 verb /əˈdæpt/

adapt

適応する

Meaning

to adjust or change something to suit new conditions or situations

Example

He quickly adapted to the new environment.

彼はすぐに新しい環境に適応しました。

C2 noun /ˈɔːldər/

alder

アルダーの木

Meaning

A type of tree from the birch family that typically grows in wet ground and has simple, serrated leaves.

Example

The alder trees grew thick along the riverbank.

アルダーの木は川のほとりに密に成長していました。

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 adjective /ˌæntɪdəˈluːviən/

antediluvian

非常に古臭い

Meaning

extremely old-fashioned; belonging to the time before the biblical flood

Example

His views on women are positively antediluvian.

彼の女性に対する見解は完全に時代遅れです。

C1 adjective /əˈbreɪsɪv/

abrasive

Meaning

harsh, rough, or capable of wearing down by rubbing

Example

His abrasive tone made everyone uncomfortable.

A2 verb /əˈnaʊns/

announce

発表する

Meaning

to make a formal public statement about something

Example

The company will announce the new product tomorrow.

会社は明日新しい製品をアナウンスします。

B2 noun /ˈɑːftərmɑːθ/

aftermath

影響

Meaning

the consequences or aftereffects of an event or situation, especially a disastrous one

Example

The aftermath of the earthquake was devastating.

地震の影響は壊滅的でした。

B2 verb /əˈstɒnɪʃ/

astonish

驚かせる

Meaning

to surprise someone greatly; to fill with sudden wonder or amazement

Example

The magician’s final trick astonished the entire audience.

そのマジシャンの最後のトリックは観客全員を驚かせた。

C2 adjective, noun /ˈænθrəpɔɪd/

anthropoid

人類型

Meaning

Resembling a human being in form; a primate such as apes and monkeys.

Example

The gorilla is considered an anthropoid ape.

ゴリラは人類型の猿と見なされている。

C2 verb /əˈnɔɪnt/

anoint

油を塗る, 祝福する

Meaning

To smear or rub with oil, often as part of a religious ceremony or as a sign of consecration.

Example

The priest anointed the king with holy oil.

神父は聖油で王を塗りました。

B1 adverb /ˈæftərwərd/

afterward

その後

Meaning

at a later time; subsequently

Example

We went to dinner and watched a movie afterward.

私たちは夕食に行き、その後映画を見ました。

C2 verb /əˈniːl/

anneal

熱処理で硬化する

Meaning

To heat and cool metal or glass to make it stronger or less brittle.

Example

The blacksmith annealed the steel to improve its durability.

鍛冶屋は鋼を熱処理してその耐久性を向上させました。

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 noun əˈʃɔː.rəns

assurance

保証

Meaning

A positive declaration intended to give confidence; a promise.

Example

Assurance of quality is a priority for the council.

品質の保証は委員会の優先事項です。

A1 adverb /æz/

As

ように; だから; その時に

Meaning

in the way that; while; because; during the time that

Example

As you grow older, you become wiser.

年を取ると、より賢くなります。

A1 noun/verb /eɪdʒ/

age

年齢

Meaning

The length of time that a person has lived; to grow older.

Example

She asked his age politely.

彼女は彼の年齢を丁寧に尋ねました。

B1 verb /əˈrɛst/

arrest

逮捕する

Meaning

to catch and hold by legal authority; to stop suddenly

Example

The police will arrest the suspect tomorrow.

警察は明日容疑者を逮捕する予定です。

B2 noun /əˈbjuːs/

Abuse

虐待; 不適切な使用;

Meaning

cruel and violent treatment; improper use of something

Example

The abuse of power led to his resignation.

権力の濫用は彼の辞職を招いた。

C1 noun /əˈlɜːrtnəs/

alertness

警戒心

Meaning

the state of being mentally aware and quick to notice or respond; vigilance

Example

The driver maintained a high level of alertness during the long journey.

運転手は長い旅の間、高い警戒心を保った。

A1 noun /ɑːrm/

Arm

腕

Meaning

the upper limb of the human body from the shoulder to the hand

Example

She raised her arm to ask a question.

彼女は質問するために腕を上げました。

C1 verb /əˈpiːz/

appease

なだめる / 満たす

Meaning

to calm or pacify someone by meeting their demands

Example

The manager tried to appease the angry customer.

マネージャーは怒っている顧客をなだめようとしました。

C1 noun /ˈæmfɪˌθiətər/

amphitheater

円形劇場

Meaning

A large open circular or oval building with rising tiers of seats, used for public events.

Example

The concert was held in an ancient amphitheater.

コンサートは古代の円形劇場で行われました。

B2 adverb /ˈæktɪvli/

actively

積極的に

Meaning

in a way that involves energetic participation or effort

Example

He is actively involved in community service.

彼は地域社会サービスに積極的に参加しています。

B2 noun ˌæs.pɪˈreɪ.ʃən

aspiration

志望

Meaning

A hope or ambition of achieving something, a strong desire or goal to achieve something.

Example

His aspiration is to become a successful entrepreneur.

彼のアスピレーションは成功した起業家になることです。

C2 noun, adjective /ˌæntiˌspæzˈmɒdɪk/

antispasmodic

抗痙攣薬

Meaning

A drug or agent that relieves or prevents muscle spasms.

Example

The doctor prescribed an antispasmodic to ease the pain.

医者は痛みを和らげるために抗痙攣薬を処方しました。

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。

C1 noun /əˈsæsɪn/

Assassin

暗殺者

Meaning

a person who murders an important person for political or religious reasons

Example

The president was protected from potential assassins by security guards.

大統領はセキュリティガードによって潜在的なアサシンから守られていた。

C2 noun /ˌæŋɡləˈfoʊbiə/

anglophobia

アングロフォビア

Meaning

Dislike or fear of England, English people, or English culture.

Example

The politician was accused of promoting Anglophobia in his speeches.

その政治家は演説でアングロフォビアを促進したとして非難されました。

C2 adjective /əˈsɪdjʊləs/

acidulous

やや酸っぱいまたは鋭い

Meaning

slightly sour or sharp in taste or manner

Example

The critic wrote an acidulous review of the movie.

批評家は映画に対して鋭いレビューを書いた。

B1 noun /ˈɔːtəmoʊbiːl/

automobile

車

Meaning

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

Example

He bought a new automobile last week.

彼は先週、新しい車を買いました。

C2 verb /əˈdʒʌdʒ/

adjudge

判決する

Meaning

to consider or declare officially in a legal or formal manner

Example

He was adjudged guilty by the court.

彼は裁判所によって有罪とされました。

B1 adjective əkˈsep.tɪd

accepted

受け入れられた

Meaning

Generally believed or recognized to be valid or correct.

Example

The accepted terms were discussed in detail.

受け入れられた条件は詳細に議論されました。

C1 noun ˌæf.ɔːr.ɪˈsteɪ.ʃən

afforestation

植林

Meaning

The action of planting trees on an area of land in order to form a forest.

Example

Afforestation helps restore biodiversity.

植林は生物多様性を回復するのに役立ちます。

C2 noun /əˈpɒfəsɪs/

apophasis

Meaning

A rhetorical device where the speaker brings up a subject by denying it or pretending to pass over it.

Example

The politician used apophasis by saying, 'I won’t even mention my opponent’s scandals.'