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B2 verb /ədˈmɪnɪstər/

administer

管理する
Meaning
to manage or control the running of; to give or apply medicine or treatment
Example
The nurse will administer the vaccine to all patients.
看護師はすべての患者にワクチンを接種します。
B2 adjective ˌɪnstrəˈmɛntl

instrumental

重要な
Meaning
Serving as a crucial means, agent, or tool; having a part in bringing about a result.
Example
Children can be instrumental in building a better society.
子供たちは、より良い社会を作るために重要な役割を果たすことができます。
B2 noun /ˈfræɡ.mənt/

Fragment

断片; 部分;
Meaning
a small part broken or separated off something; an incomplete or isolated portion
Example
Archaeologists found fragments of ancient pottery buried in the soil.
考古学者たちは土の中で古代の陶器の断片を発見しました。
B2 adjective /ˌθɛr.əˈpjuː.tɪk/

therapeutic

治療的
Meaning
Having a healing or beneficial effect on the body or mind.
Example
Meditation is highly therapeutic for mental well-being.
瞑想は精神的な健康に非常にセラピューティックです。
B2 adjective /ˈlɒŋ ˈstændɪŋ/

long-standing

長期的な
Meaning
having existed or continued for a long period of time
Example
They have a long-standing relationship with their suppliers.
彼らは供給業者との長期的な関係を持っています。
B2 adjective, verb /əbˈskjʊr/

obscure

不明確
Meaning
Not clearly expressed or understood; to make something difficult to see or understand.
Example
The meaning of the poem was obscure to most readers.
詩の意味はほとんどの読者には不明確でした。
B2 noun /ˈtʃer.i ˌblɒs.əm/

Cherry Blossom

さくらの花
Meaning
the pink or white flowers of a cherry tree that bloom in spring
Example
The cherry blossoms bloom beautifully in April.
桜の花は4月に美しく咲きます。
B2 adjective /ɪkˈskluːdɪd/

Excluded

除外された; 追放された
Meaning
not included; left out; barred from participation
Example
He felt excluded from the group activities and conversations.
彼はグループ活動や会話から除外されたと感じていた。
B2 noun /lɔːɡ/

Log

丸太
Meaning
a piece of a dead or felled tree trunk or branch, especially one stripped of bark
Example
They sat on a log by the campfire.
彼らはキャンプファイヤーのそばで丸太に座った。
B2 noun /ˈbɒt.əl.nek/

bottleneck

ボトルネック
Meaning
Narrow path or obstruction, a place or situation where flow becomes slow.
Example
The narrow bridge is a major bottleneck during rush hour.
狭い橋はラッシュアワーの間、主要なボトルネックです。
B2 noun /ˈpɑːrtɪkəl/

particle

粒子
Meaning
a very small piece or amount of something
Example
Dust particles floated in the air near the window.
窓の近くの空気中にほこりの粒子が浮かんでいました。
B2 adjective /ˈɒnɡəʊɪŋ/

ongoing

進行中
Meaning
continuing; still in progress
Example
The ongoing project will finish next month.
進行中のプロジェクトは来月終了します。
B2 verb /ɪˈlɛkt/

elect

選ぶ
Meaning
To choose someone for a position or office by voting.
Example
The citizens elected a new president.
市民は新しい大統領を選びました。
B2 noun /diˈoʊ.dər.ənt/

Deodorant

デオドラント
Meaning
a substance that removes or conceals unpleasant smells, especially bodily odors
Example
She applied deodorant before going to the gym to stay fresh during workout.
彼女はジムに行く前に、トレーニング中にさっぱりとした状態を保つためにデオドラントを塗りました。
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 ˈtɒksɪk ˈɡæsɪz

toxic gases

有毒ガス
Meaning
Poisonous or harmful gases that can cause illness or death
Example
Toxic gases from industries contribute to air pollution.
産業からの有毒ガスは大気汚染に貢献しています。
B2 noun /ˈeɪlmənt/

ailment

病気
Meaning
An illness, typically a minor one.
Example
He went to the doctor for a minor stomach ailment.
彼は軽い胃の病気のために医者に行った。
B2 noun /ˈɡwɑːvə/

Guava

グアバ
Meaning
a tropical fruit with sweet pink or white flesh and small seeds
Example
I love eating fresh guava from the tree in our garden.
私は庭の木から新鮮なグアバを食べるのが大好きです。
B2 adjective /dɛns/

dense

密な
Meaning
Closely compacted in substance; having parts crowded together.
Example
The forest was so dense that little sunlight reached the ground.
森はとても密で、ほとんど太陽の光が地面に届かなかった。
B2 noun /ˌprɒpəˈzɪʃən/

proposition

提案, 計画
Meaning
A statement, idea, or plan put forward for consideration or discussion.
Example
The company made a business proposition to the investors.
会社は投資家にビジネスの提案をしました。
B2 adjective /mjuːt/

Mute

無言の; 話せない; 音がない
Meaning
silent; unable to speak; without sound
Example
He remained mute during the entire meeting.
彼は会議中ずっと無言だった。
B2 adjective əˈkwætɪk

aquatic

水生の
Meaning
Growing or living in or near water; of or relating to water.
Example
Aquatic species are being endangered by pollution.
水生種は汚染によって危機に瀕しています。
B2 noun ˈfrʌn.tɪərz

frontiers

最前線
Meaning
The extreme limit of settled land beyond which lies wilderness; the limits of knowledge or achievement in a particular field.
Example
The project pushes the frontiers of space exploration.
このプロジェクトは宇宙探査の最前線を押し広げています。
B2 adjective /ænˈdʒelɪk/

angelic

天使のような
Meaning
Like or characteristic of an angel; pure, kind, or innocent.
Example
The child had an angelic smile.
その子供は天使のような笑顔をしていました。
B2 noun /dɛk/

deck

デッキ / プラットフォーム
Meaning
A flat surface or platform, often on a ship or building.
Example
We enjoyed the sunset from the upper deck of the ferry.
私たちはフェリーの上デッキから夕日を楽しみました。
B2 verb /mɔːrn/

mourn

哀悼する
Meaning
To feel or express deep sadness or grief, especially because of someone's death.
Example
They gathered to mourn the loss of their friend.
彼らは友人の死を悼むために集まりました。
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 adjective /ˈnuːkliər/

nuclear

原子力
Meaning
relating to the nucleus of an atom or to nuclear energy
Example
The country is developing nuclear energy.
その国は原子力エネルギーを開発しています。
B2 noun /ˈen.ə.dʒi sɪˈkjʊə.rɪ.ti/

energy security

エネルギーの安全保障
Meaning
The reliable availability of energy sources at an affordable price for a nation or region.
Example
Energy security ensures consistent supply.
エネルギーセキュリティは一貫した供給を確保します。
B2 adjective ˌkɒn.trəˈvɜː.ʃəl

controversial

論争の的
Meaning
Giving rise to public disagreement or heated discussion.
Example
The policy remains controversial.
その政策は論争を呼び起こし続けています。
B2 noun /ˈmɛtəfɔːr/

metaphor

幸せ
Meaning
A figure of speech in which a word or phrase is applied to something to which it is not literally applicable.
Example
Time is a thief is a common metaphor for how quickly life passes.
彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、自分の幸せを隠せなかった。
B2 noun /ˈruːlɪŋ/

ruling

判決
Meaning
an official decision made by a judge or authority.
Example
The court’s ruling favored the defendant.
裁判所の判決は被告に有利でした。
B2 noun /dʒuː/

jew

ユダヤ人
Meaning
a person whose religion is Judaism or who is of Jewish descent
Example
He is a Jew by heritage and follows Jewish customs.
彼はユダヤ人で、ユダヤの習慣を守っています。
B2 verb /əˈsɜːrt/

assert

主張する
Meaning
to state a fact or belief confidently and forcefully; to insist upon rights or claims
Example
She decided to assert her authority in the meeting.
彼女は会議で自分の権威を主張することに決めた。
B2 verb /prɪˈsiːdɪd/

preceded

先行した
Meaning
came before something in time, order, or position
Example
Dark clouds preceded the heavy rainfall.
暗い雲が大雨に先立って現れた。
B2 noun wɪnd ˈen.ə.dʒi

wind energy

風力エネルギー
Meaning
Energy generated from wind using wind turbines to convert kinetic energy into electrical power.
Example
Wind energy is harnessed in Masdar City.
風力エネルギーはマスダール市で活用されています。
B2 noun /ˈkwɔːtərˌbæk/

quarterback

クォーターバック
Meaning
the player who directs a team’s offense in American football
Example
The quarterback threw a perfect pass.
クォーターバックは完璧なパスを投げました。
B2 noun /ˈrɔɪəlti/

royalty

王族 / ロイヤリティ (著者の収入)
Meaning
Members of a royal family or payment made to the owner of a patent, copyright, or natural resource.
Example
The author receives a royalty for every book sold.
著者は売れた本ごとにロイヤリティを受け取ります。
B2 verb /ɪmˈprɪzən/

imprison

投獄する
Meaning
to put someone in prison; to confine or restrict someone's freedom
Example
The judge imprisoned the criminal for five years.
裁判官は犯罪者を5年間投獄しました。
B2 noun /ˈʃɔːrt.kʌm.ɪŋ/

Shortcoming

欠点; 不足; 短所
Meaning
a fault or failure to meet a certain standard; a deficiency
Example
Despite his many talents, he has some shortcomings.
彼の多くの才能にもかかわらず、いくつかの欠点があります。
B2 noun /ˈkæriər/

carrier

運送業者
Meaning
A person or thing that carries, transports, or conveys something; also an organization that provides transport services.
Example
The airline is the largest carrier in the country.
その航空会社は国で最も大きな運送業者です。
B2 verb /boʊlt/

bolt

突然走り出す; ボルトで固定する
Meaning
To move suddenly and quickly; also to fasten something with a bolt.
Example
The horse bolted from the stable after hearing a loud noise.
馬は大きな音を聞いて、厩舎から飛び出しました。
B2 noun /dɪsˈkloʊʒər/

disclosure

開示
Meaning
the action of making something known or public
Example
The disclosure of the company's financial status was delayed.
会社の財務状況の開示は遅れました。
B2 noun /træŋˈkwɪl.ɪ.ti/

tranquillity

静けさ
Meaning
the state of being calm, peaceful, and free from disturbance
Example
She enjoyed the tranquillity of the countryside after years in the city.
彼女は都市で何年も過ごした後、田舎の静けさを楽しんでいました。
B2 adjective /ˈɡraʊndɪd/

grounded

地に足のついた
Meaning
Well balanced and sensible; having a sound basis in reality or fact.
Example
Staying grounded during difficult situations helps with resilience.
困難な状況でも地に足のついた態度を保つことがレジリエンスの向上に役立ちます。
B2 verb ˈtrɪɡərz

triggers

引き起こす
Meaning
To cause or initiate something to happen
Example
Air pollution triggers chronic diseases.
大気汚染は慢性疾患を引き起こします。
B2 adjective ˈkʌl.ɪ.nər.i

culinary

料理の
Meaning
Related to cooking or the preparation of food, especially in a sophisticated or professional manner.
Example
Culinary advancements enhance the dining experience.
料理の進歩は食事体験を向上させます。
B2 noun /ˈoʊvərpæs/

overpass

高架橋
Meaning
A bridge that carries one road or railway over another.
Example
The new overpass reduced traffic congestion in the city.
新しい高架橋は市内の交通渋滞を減らしました。
B2 verb /wɪðˈdrɔː/

withdraw

引き出す
Meaning
to take money out of an account; to remove or pull back
Example
She needs to withdraw money from the bank.
彼女は銀行からお金を引き出さなければならない。
B2 adjective /ˌʌnˈnoʊ.tɪst/

Unnoticed

気づかれなかった; 無視された
Meaning
not seen or observed; ignored
Example
His hard work went unnoticed by his manager.
彼の努力はマネージャーに気づかれませんでした。
B2 noun ˈmʌltiˌtɑːskɪŋ

multitasking

マルチタスク
Meaning
The performance of more than one task at the same time
Example
Multitasking reduces efficiency.
マルチタスキングは効率を低下させます。
B2 noun /kəˈlɛktər/

collector

Meaning
a person who collects things as a hobby or job
Example
He is a stamp collector with thousands of rare items.
B2 noun ɪnˈdʒʌstɪs

injustice

不正義
Meaning
Lack of fairness or justice; the practice of being unjust or unfair.
Example
The story portrays the injustices faced by the common people.
物語は一般の人々が直面する不正義を描いています。
B2 noun /sɪv/

Seive

ふるい
Meaning
a utensil consisting of a wire or plastic mesh held in a frame, used for straining solids from liquids
Example
She used a sieve to separate the flour from lumps.
彼女はふるいを使って小麦粉をダマから分けました。
B2 noun /speɪd/

Spade

シャベル
Meaning
a tool with a flat blade for digging; a playing card suit
Example
The gardener used a spade to dig holes for planting flowers.
庭師は花を植えるために穴を掘るためにシャベルを使いました。
B2 adjective /rɪˈflektɪv/

Reflective

反射的; 思慮深い; 光や画像を反射できる
Meaning
thoughtful; contemplative; able to reflect light or images
Example
After the meeting, he was in a reflective mood.
会議の後、彼は反射的な気分だった。
B2 noun /sɪnˈserɪti/

Sincerity

誠実さ
Meaning
the quality of being free from pretense or deceit; honesty
Example
His sincerity in apologizing was evident to everyone.
彼の謝罪の真摯さは、すべての人に明らかだった。
B2 noun /ˈroʊ.lɪŋ pɪn/

Rolling pin

めん棒
Meaning
a cylindrical tool used for rolling out dough or pastry
Example
Roll the dough flat with a rolling pin.
めん棒で生地を広げてください。
B2 adjective /ˈmɛtrɪk/

metric

メトリック
Meaning
Relating to the metric system of measurement; also, a standard of measurement used to assess performance.
Example
The company tracks success using clear performance metrics.
会社は明確なパフォーマンス指標を使用して成功を追跡しています。
B2 noun, adjective /hjuːˌmænɪˈtɛəriən/

humanitarian

人道主義者
Meaning
A person who seeks to promote human welfare, or something relating to human welfare and compassion.
Example
The organization provides humanitarian aid to disaster victims.
その組織は災害の被害者に人道的支援を提供します。
B2 noun /ɪˈrʌp.ʃən/

Eruption

火山の噴火
Meaning
a sudden violent occurrence or outburst; volcanic explosion
Example
The volcanic eruption forced thousands of people to evacuate the area.
火山の噴火は、何千人もの人々にその地域から避難するよう強制した。
B2 adjective ˈskɒl.ə.li

scholarly

学問的な
Meaning
Having or showing great knowledge or learning; academic in approach or method.
Example
He wrote a scholarly article on ancient philosophy.
彼は古代哲学についての学問的な記事を書いた。
B2 noun /ˈfɪŋ.ɡər.prɪnt/

Fingerprint

指紋
Meaning
an impression or mark made on a surface by a person's fingertip; unique identification pattern
Example
The police found his fingerprints on the door handle at the crime scene.
警察は犯罪現場でドアの取っ手に彼の指紋を見つけました。
B2 verb ˈjuːnɪfaɪ

unify

統一する
Meaning
To make or become united, uniform, or whole; to bring together into a single unit.
Example
Adolescents unify with peers for social acceptance.
若者たちは社会的受け入れのために仲間と統一します。
B2 adjective /ˈstʌdid/

studied

慎重な
Meaning
carefully considered, deliberate, or planned
Example
Her response was calm and studied, not impulsive.
彼女の返答は冷静で慎重であり、衝動的ではなかった。
B2 verb /ˌriːəˈʃʊr/

reassure

安心させる
Meaning
to say or do something to remove someone's doubts or fears
Example
The teacher reassured the students before the exam.
教師は試験前に生徒を安心させました。
B2 verb /ɪnˈdɔːrs/

endorse

支持する
Meaning
To give approval or support to someone or something; to publicly recommend.
Example
The celebrity endorsed the new skincare product.
セレブリティは新しいスキンケア製品を支持しました。
B2 noun /biːk/

Beak

くちばし
Meaning
the hard pointed part of a bird's mouth
Example
The eagle has a sharp beak for tearing meat.
ワシは肉を引き裂くために鋭いくちばしを持っています。
B2 verb /ʃrɪŋk/

shrink

縮む
Meaning
to become smaller in size; to draw back in fear
Example
The sweater shrank after washing in hot water.
セーターは熱い水で洗った後、縮んだ。
B2 noun, verb /treɪs/

trace

痕跡
Meaning
a mark, object, or sign that shows the existence or development of something
Example
She traced the path of the river on the map.
彼女は地図に川の道をトレースしました。
B2 noun /ˈaʊt.saɪ.dər/

Out-sider

アウトサイダー
Meaning
a person who does not belong to a particular group; someone not accepted by a group
Example
As an outsider, he found it difficult to understand their traditions.
アウトサイダーとして、彼は彼らの伝統を理解するのが難しいと感じました。
B2 noun /kəˈrɪz.mə/

charisma

カリスマ
Meaning
Compelling attractiveness or charm that can inspire devotion in others.
Example
His charisma helped him become a great leader.
彼のカリスマは彼を偉大なリーダーにする手助けをした。
B2 adjective /dɪˈstrɛst/

distressed

苦しんでいる
Meaning
feeling or showing extreme anxiety, sorrow, or pain
Example
She looked distressed after hearing the bad news.
悪い知らせを聞いた後、彼女は苦しんでいるように見えました。
B2 noun/verb /hɜːrd/

herd

Meaning
a large group of animals of the same type that live and feed together; or to gather animals into a group.
Example
The shepherd herded the sheep into the pen.
B2 noun /ˈwɪd.oʊ.ər/

Widower

未亡人の夫
Meaning
a man whose wife has died and who has not married again
Example
The elderly widower lived alone but had regular visits from his children.
高齢の未亡人の夫は一人で住んでいましたが、子供たちから定期的に訪問を受けていました。
B2 adverb /ˈbruːtəli/

brutally

残酷に
Meaning
in a cruel, violent, or harsh manner; in a very direct and blunt way
Example
The prisoners were treated brutally by the guards.
囚人たちは看守に残酷に扱われた。
B2 noun /slɛdʒ/

sledge

そり
Meaning
a vehicle for traveling over snow, often pulled by animals
Example
The children rode a sledge down the snowy hill.
子供たちは雪山をスレッジで滑り降りた。
B2 noun /rɪˈvaɪ.vəl/

Revival

復活
Meaning
an improvement in the condition or strength of something; renewed interest in or attention to something
Example
There has been a revival of interest in traditional crafts.
伝統的な工芸への関心が復活しました。
B2 noun /ˈkəʊ.tɪŋ/

coating

コーティング
Meaning
A protective or decorative layer applied to a surface.
Example
A protective coating prevents rust formation.
保護用コーティングは錆の発生を防ぎます。
B2 noun /pæd/

pad

パッド
Meaning
a small cushion or block of soft material; also a set of sheets of paper fastened together
Example
He wrote her phone number on a yellow pad.
彼は黄色いパッドに彼女の電話番号を書いた。
B2 adjective /ˈstuː.di.əs/

Studious

勉強熱心; 学問に没頭
Meaning
characterized by diligent study; devoted to learning
Example
She is a studious student who spends hours in the library.
彼女は図書館で何時間も過ごす勉強熱心な学生です。
B2 adjective + noun ˈpraɪməri əbˈdʒektɪv

primary objective

主要な目標
Meaning
The main goal or chief aim of an activity, project, or endeavor.
Example
The primary objective of the event was to promote recycling.
イベントの主要な目標はリサイクルの推進でした。
B2 adjective /ˈnoʊ.ɪŋ/

Knowing

知識; 洞察力; 賢い;
Meaning
showing awareness or understanding; perceptive; shrewd
Example
She gave him a knowing smile when he mentioned the secret.
彼は秘密に言及したとき、彼女は知っているような笑顔を見せた。
B2 noun /ˈbel.i/

Belly

お腹
Meaning
the front part of the human trunk below the ribs, containing the stomach and bowels; abdomen
Example
The baby kicked in her belly during pregnancy.
妊娠中、赤ちゃんは彼女のお腹を蹴った。
B2 noun /dʒɑːr/

Jar

ジャー; 瓶
Meaning
a wide-mouthed container made of glass or pottery; to have a harsh or unpleasant effect
Example
She stored homemade cookies in a large glass jar on the kitchen counter.
彼女はキッチンカウンターの大きなガラスジャーに自家製クッキーを保管していました。
B2 noun /ɡriːn ˈtʃɪl.i/

Green Chili

青唐辛子
Meaning
unripe chili pepper that is green in color and has a spicy taste
Example
She added chopped green chili to the salad for extra heat.
彼女はサラダに追加の辛さを加えるために切った青唐辛子を加えた。
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 /mɪkst ˈkʌlər/

Mixed colour

混合色
Meaning
a color created by combining two or more different colors
Example
The mixed colour created a beautiful gradient on the canvas.
混合色はキャンバスに美しいグラデーションを作り出しました。
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.
B2 noun /fʌs/

Fuss

騒ぎ; 無駄な心配
Meaning
unnecessary worry or bother about something; agitated excitement over a trivial matter
Example
She made such a fuss about the small stain on her dress that everyone noticed.
彼女はドレスの小さなシミについてそんなに騒いだので、みんなが気づきました。
B2 verb /ˈsʌməraɪz/

summarize

要約する
Meaning
To give a brief statement of the main points of something
Example
She summarized the report in just a few minutes.
彼女は数分で報告書を要約した。
B2 adjective /ˈʃæl.oʊ/

Shallow

浅い; 表面的; 知識の深さが欠けている
Meaning
not deep; superficial; lacking depth of knowledge
Example
The shallow water is perfect for children to play.
浅い水は子供たちが遊ぶのに最適です。
B2 adjective /ˈɪnfɪnɪt/

infinite

無限
Meaning
limitless or endless in space, extent, or number
Example
The universe is often described as infinite.
宇宙はしばしば無限だと説明されます。
B2 adjective /ˌɪnɪˈfɪʃənt/

Inefficient

非効率的
Meaning
not achieving maximum productivity; wasteful of time or resources
Example
The old computer system was inefficient and wasted a lot of time.
古いコンピュータシステムは非効率的で、多くの時間を無駄にしました。
B2 noun ˈsuː.pər.fuːdz

superfoods

スーパーフード
Meaning
Nutrient-dense foods that are particularly beneficial for health and well-being.
Example
Blueberries and spinach are superfoods rich in vitamins.
ブルーベリーとほうれん草はビタミン豊富なスーパーフードです。
B2 noun /ˈɑːr.tɪ.zən/

Artison

職人
Meaning
a skilled craftsperson who makes things by hand
Example
The artisan created a beautiful wooden sculpture.
職人は美しい木彫りの彫刻を作りました。
B2 noun, adjective /ˈsoʊʃəlɪst/

socialist

社会主義者
Meaning
a person who advocates for socialism; relating to socialism
Example
He is a well-known socialist writer.
彼は有名な社会主義者の作家です。
B2 noun /wɪðˈdrɔːəl/

withdrawal

引き出し
Meaning
the act of taking something back or removing oneself from a situation
Example
He made a withdrawal of $500 from his bank account.
彼は銀行口座から500ドルを引き出しました。
B2 adjective /kəmˈpærətɪv/

Comparative

比較の
Meaning
involving comparison between two or more things; relative
Example
The study showed comparative results between different teaching methods.
研究は異なる教育方法間の比較結果を示しました。
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。
B2 verb /swaɪp/

swipe

スワイプする
Meaning
to move your finger across a touch screen or to hit with a sweeping motion
Example
He swiped left on the photo.
彼は写真で左にスワイプしました。
B2 adjective /ˈtiːdiəs/

Tedious

退屈な; 面倒な
Meaning
tiresome because of length or dullness; boring and monotonous
Example
The lecture was so tedious that many students fell asleep.
その講義はとても退屈で、多くの学生が眠ってしまいました。
B2 adjective /fəˈnɒmɪnəl/

phenomenal

非凡
Meaning
extraordinary, remarkable, or exceptional in a way that is very impressive
Example
The team achieved phenomenal success in the tournament.
チームはトーナメントで非凡な成功を収めました。
B2 adjective /ˈrʌn daʊn/

run-down

荒れ果てた
Meaning
in a poor condition; worn out or neglected
Example
They live in a run-down house at the edge of town.
彼らは町の端にある荒れ果てた家に住んでいます。
B2 noun /ˈten.dən.si/

Tendency

傾向
Meaning
an inclination toward a particular characteristic or type of behavior
Example
She has a tendency to arrive late for meetings.
彼女は会議に遅れて到着する傾向があります。
B2 verb /prɪˈveɪl/

prevail

勝つ
Meaning
To prove more powerful or superior; to be widespread or common.
Example
Justice will always prevail over injustice.
正義は常に不正に勝る。
B2 noun /rɪˈhɜːr.səl/

Rehearsal

リハーサル; 公演の練習
Meaning
a practice performance of a play, concert, or other work for later public performance
Example
The final rehearsal before opening night went perfectly.
開幕前の最後のリハーサルは完璧でした。
B2 noun /ˈskændəl/

scandal

スキャンダル
Meaning
an event or action that causes public outrage or damage to one's reputation
Example
The politician's affair became a public scandal.
その政治家の不倫は公然のスキャンダルとなった。
B2 verb /pɪntʃ/

pinch

つまむ
Meaning
to squeeze tightly between the fingers; to take a small amount
Example
She pinched a bit of salt into the soup.
彼女はスープに少し塩を加えました。
B2 verb /əˈplɔːd/

applaud

拍手する
Meaning
to show approval by clapping or expressing admiration
Example
The audience applauded the performance.
観客はパフォーマンスに拍手を送りました。
B2 verb /ɪnˈflɪkt/

inflict

加える
Meaning
to cause something unpleasant or painful to be suffered by someone or something
Example
The storm inflicted considerable damage to the city.
嵐は都市にかなりの被害を与えました。
B2 noun /ˈhɔːrmoʊn/

hormone

ホルモン
Meaning
a chemical substance produced in the body that influences how the body grows or functions
Example
Insulin is a hormone that controls blood sugar levels.
インスリンは血糖値をコントロールするホルモンです。
B2 noun /pʌls/

Pulse

豆類
Meaning
edible seeds of leguminous plants such as lentils, beans, and peas
Example
Pulses are an excellent source of protein for vegetarians.
豆類はベジタリアンにとって優れたタンパク源です。
B2 adjective /ʌnˈdʒʌst/

Unjust

不当な; 不正な
Meaning
not fair or right; morally wrong
Example
The punishment was unjust for such a minor offense.
その罰は軽微な違反に対して不当でした。
B2 noun/verb /ˌoʊvərˈlæp/

overlap

Meaning
To extend over and cover partly; an area where things coincide.
Example
The two meetings overlap by an hour.
B2 verb /blɪŋk/

blink

まばたきする
Meaning
to close and open the eyes quickly.
Example
She blinked rapidly to clear the dust from her eyes.
彼女は目からほこりを取り除くために素早く瞬きをした。
B2 noun /ˈdʒʌŋk.ʃən/

Junction

ジャンクション
Meaning
a place where two or more roads or railway lines meet; a point where things join or connect
Example
Turn left at the junction to reach the shopping center.
ショッピングセンターに行くために、ジャンクションで左に曲がってください。
B2 adjective /ˈhjuː.mɪd/

Humid

湿気のある; 湿った
Meaning
containing moisture; damp; moist;
Example
The humid climate makes it feel hotter than it actually is.
湿度の高い気候は、実際よりも暑さを感じさせます。
B2 adjective /ˈræʃ.ən.əl/

Rational

合理的な; 論理的な; 理にかなった
Meaning
based on reason and logic; sensible and practical
Example
She made a rational decision based on the available facts.
彼女は利用可能な事実に基づいて合理的な決定を下しました。
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/noun /buː/

boo

Meaning
To show disapproval by shouting 'boo'; or a sound made to surprise or scare.
Example
The audience began to boo the bad performance.