C1 adjective /ədˈmɪsəbl/

admissible

Meaning

acceptable or valid, especially as evidence in a court of law

Example

The judge ruled that the document was admissible as evidence.

C1 adjective /ˌæn.ɪkˈdoʊ.t̬əl/

anecdotal

事実や調査ではなく、個人的な話に基づく、逸話的な

Meaning

Based on personal accounts rather than facts or research; characterized by anecdotes.

Example

The book was filled with anecdotal evidence rather than data.

その本はデータではなく、逸話的証拠で満たされていました。

C1 noun /ˌæntiˈklaɪmæks/

anticlimax

アンチクライマックス

Meaning

A disappointing end after a big build-up of excitement or expectation.

Example

The movie's ending was an anticlimax after such a thrilling story.

映画の終わりは、そんなにエキサイティングなストーリーの後のアンチクライマックスでした。

C1 verb əˈnaɪ.ə.leɪt

annihilate

完全に破壊する

Meaning

Destroy utterly; obliterate; reduce to nothing.

Example

The explosion annihilated the entire village.

爆発は村全体をアニヒレートしました。

C1 verb /ænˈtæɡənaɪz/

antagonize

挑発する

Meaning

to cause someone to become hostile or angry; to provoke opposition

Example

His rude remarks only served to antagonize his colleagues.

彼の失礼な言葉は彼の同僚をアンタゴナイズすることにしかならなかった。

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。

C1 noun /əˈstuːt.nəs/

astuteness

洞察力

Meaning

The ability to accurately assess situations or people and turn this to one's advantage.

Example

His astuteness helped in negotiations.

彼の洞察力は交渉で役立った。

C1 noun /ˈæd.və.ser.i/

adversary

対戦相手

Meaning

One's opponent in a contest, conflict, or dispute.

Example

The boxer faced a strong adversary in the ring.

ボクサーはリングで強い対戦相手に立ち向かった。

C1 noun /ˌeɪ.li.əˈneɪ.ʃən/

alienation

疎外

Meaning

The state of being isolated or estranged from a group or activity.

Example

The new policies created a sense of alienation among employees.

新しい政策は従業員の間に疎外感を生み出しました。

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。

C1 noun /əˈdʒɪl.ɪ.ti/

agility

敏捷性

Meaning

Ability to work quickly and easily, both physically and mentally.

Example

Mental agility is essential for problem-solving.

問題解決には精神的な敏捷性が必要です。

C1 noun /ɔːˈtɒkrəsi/

autocracy

独裁政治

Meaning

A system of government in which one person has absolute power.

Example

The country suffered under decades of autocracy.

その国は何十年もの間、専制政治に苦しんでいました。

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。

C1 noun /ˈæbdəmən/

abdomen

腹部

Meaning

The part of the body below the chest and above the hips that contains the stomach and other organs.

Example

He complained of pain in his abdomen.

彼は腹部の痛みを訴えました。

C1 noun /əˈtrɑːsəti/

atrocity

残虐行為

Meaning

an extremely cruel or violent act, often involving physical violence

Example

The world condemned the atrocity committed against civilians.

世界は市民に対して行われた残虐行為を非難しました。

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。

C1 verb /ɔːɡˈmɛnt/

augment

増加させる

Meaning

To increase or strengthen something.

Example

The company plans to augment its workforce.

会社は労働力を増加させる計画を立てています。

C1 noun /ænˈθɒlədʒi/

anthology

アンソロジー

Meaning

A collection of literary works, such as poems, short stories, or essays, compiled into one volume.

Example

She contributed a poem to the new poetry anthology.

彼女は新しい詩のアンソロジーに詩を寄稿した。

C1 noun /ˌɔːkʃəˈnɪər/

auctioneer

競売人

Meaning

a person who conducts auctions by calling out bids and selling items to the highest bidder

Example

The auctioneer quickly raised the price as bidders competed for the painting.

競売人は入札が進む中で素早く価格を上げた。

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 /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。

C1 noun əˌkred.ɪˈteɪ.ʃən

accreditation

認定

Meaning

The action or process of officially recognizing someone or something as having a particular status or being qualified to perform a particular activity.

Example

Accreditation ensures institutional credibility.

認定は組織の信頼性を保証します。

C1 verb /əˈdɔːrn/

adorn

飾る

Meaning

to decorate or add beauty to something

Example

The hall was adorned with flowers for the wedding.

結婚式のためにホールは花で飾られました。

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 verb /ˈæn.ɛks/

annex

併合する

Meaning

To take control of a territory and add it to one's own.

Example

The empire annexed the neighboring kingdom after the war.

帝国は戦争後、隣国を併合した。

C1 noun /əˈbændənmənt/

abandonment

見捨て

Meaning

the act of leaving someone or something behind completely; the state of being deserted

Example

The child suffered deep emotional pain because of abandonment.

その子供は見捨てられたことで深い感情的な痛みを受けた。

C1 adverb /əˈlɜːrtli/

alertly

注意深く

Meaning

in a watchful, attentive, and quick-to-notice manner

Example

She listened alertly to every sound in the dark forest.

彼女は暗い森であらゆる音を注意深く聞いていた。

C1 noun /ˈeɪ.nəs/

Anus

肛門

Meaning

the opening at the end of the digestive tract through which waste leaves the body

Example

The doctor examined the patient's anus during the medical checkup.

医者は診察中に患者の肛門を調べました。

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。

C1 verb /əˈbeɪt/

abate

減少する

Meaning

to become less intense or widespread

Example

The storm began to abate after midnight.

嵐は真夜中に弱まり始めました。

C1 noun, verb /ˈɔːtɒpsi/

autopsy

検死

Meaning

a post-mortem examination to discover the cause of death or the extent of disease

Example

The autopsy revealed that the victim had died from poisoning.

検死は、犠牲者が中毒で亡くなったことを明らかにしました。

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。

C1 noun /ˌɑːrtʃˈbɪʃəp/

archbishop

大司教

Meaning

A senior bishop in charge of an archdiocese in the Christian Church.

Example

The archbishop delivered a sermon to thousands of people.

アーチビショップは何千人もの人々に説教をしました。

C1 adjective /əˈmiːnəbl/

amenable

協力的

Meaning

willing to cooperate or be influenced; open to suggestions

Example

She was amenable to the idea of working longer hours.

彼女は長時間働くという考えに賛成だった。

C1 noun /ˈælɔɪ/

alloy

合金

Meaning

A mixture of metals or a metal combined with another element.

Example

Bronze is an alloy of copper and tin.

ブロンズは銅とスズの合金です。

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。

C1 noun, adverb /ˈeɪliəs/

alias

別名

Meaning

A false or assumed identity; also used to mean 'otherwise called'.

Example

The criminal was known by the alias 'Shadow'.

その犯罪者は『シャドウ』という別名で知られていた。

C1 adjective /ˈædʒ.aɪl/

agile

素早く柔軟

Meaning

able to move quickly and easily; quick and adaptable in thinking or action

Example

The startup team was agile in responding to market changes.

スタートアップチームは市場の変化に迅速に対応しました。

C1 adjective, noun /əbˈzɔːrbənt/

absorbent

吸収性のある

Meaning

able to soak up liquid, moisture, or energy easily; a material or substance that absorbs

Example

This towel is highly absorbent and dries quickly.

このタオルはとても吸収性が高く、すぐ乾きます。

C1 noun /ˌæn.əˈnɪm.ə.ti/

anonymity

匿名

Meaning

The state of being anonymous; having one's identity kept secret or unknown.

Example

Online anonymity protects users from cyber threats.

オンライン匿名はユーザーをサイバー脅威から守ります。

C1 noun /əˌlɪtəˈreɪʃən/

alliteration

頭韻

Meaning

the occurrence of the same consonant sound at the beginning of words in close succession

Example

She used alliteration in her poem to add musicality.

彼女は詩の中で音楽性を加えるためにアリテレーションを使用しました。

C1 noun /ˌæɡ.rəˈveɪ.ʃən/

aggravation

悪化, 増悪

Meaning

The act of making a situation worse or the state of being worsened.

Example

The delay caused great aggravation for the passengers.

遅延は乗客に大きな不快感を引き起こしました。

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。

C1 adjective /əˈtrəʊ.ʃəs/

Atrocious

ひどい; 極端に悪いまたは不快な

Meaning

horrifyingly wicked; extremely bad or unpleasant

Example

The conditions in the prison were atrocious.

刑務所の状態はひどかった。

C1 noun /ədˈhɪərənt/

adherent

支持者

Meaning

a person who supports or follows a particular belief, cause, or leader

Example

He is a strong adherent of democratic values.

彼は民主的な価値観の強力な支持者です。

C1 verb /əˈkleɪm/

acclaim

称賛する

Meaning

to praise enthusiastically and publicly

Example

The audience acclaimed the actor for his outstanding performance.

観客はその俳優の素晴らしい演技に喝采を送った。

C1 verb /ˈɑːrbɪtreɪt/

arbitrate

仲裁する

Meaning

to settle a dispute between two parties by acting as an impartial judge

Example

The committee agreed to arbitrate the contract dispute.

委員会は契約紛争を仲裁することに同意しました。

C1 adjective /ˈɔː.də.bəl/

Audible

聞こえる

Meaning

able to be heard; loud enough to hear

Example

The speaker's voice was barely audible from the back of the large hall.

スピーカーの声は大きなホールの後ろからほとんど聞こえませんでした。

C1 adjective /ˈɑːrɡjuəbl/

arguable

議論の余地がある

Meaning

open to debate or discussion; not certain and capable of being argued for or against

Example

It is arguable that technology has improved our quality of life.

テクノロジーが私たちの生活の質を向上させたと言うのは議論の余地がある。

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。

C1 verb ˌæs.ɚˈteɪn

ascertain

確認する

Meaning

To find out or discover something with certainty; to verify.

Example

The police tried to ascertain the cause of the accident.

警察は事故の原因を確認しようとしました。

C1 noun /ˈæd.vənt/

advent

到来

Meaning

The arrival of a notable person, thing, or event.

Example

The advent of the internet changed the way people communicate.

インターネットの到来は人々のコミュニケーション方法を変えました。

C1 noun /əˈkuːstɪks/

acoustics

音響学

Meaning

the science of sound, or the properties of a space that affect how sound is heard

Example

The hall’s excellent acoustics made the orchestra sound rich and clear.

ホールの優れた音響学により、オーケストラの音が豊かで明確に聞こえました。

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。

C1 noun /əˈpɒlədʒɪst/

apologist

擁護者

Meaning

a person who defends or justifies something, often a controversial belief or institution

Example

He is known as an apologist for authoritarian regimes.

彼は権威主義的な政権の擁護者として知られています。

C1 adjective ˈæl.ɡə.rɪ.ðəm drɪv.ən

algorithm-driven

アルゴリズムによって駆動される。

Meaning

Controlled or powered by computer algorithms.

Example

Algorithm-driven systems increase accuracy.

アルゴリズム駆動システムは精度を向上させる。

C1 adjective /ˈærɪd/

arid

乾燥した

Meaning

extremely dry; lacking in interest or excitement

Example

The desert is known for its arid climate.

砂漠はその乾燥した気候で知られています。

C1 noun /əˈkʌmplɪs/

accomplice

共犯者

Meaning

a person who helps another commit a crime

Example

The thief was arrested along with his accomplice.

泥棒は共犯者と一緒に逮捕されました。

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。

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。

C1 noun /ˈeɪθiɪzəm/

atheism

無神論

Meaning

The belief that there is no God or gods.

Example

He declared his atheism openly despite social pressure.

彼は社会的圧力にもかかわらず、自分の無神論を公に宣言した。

C1 adjective /əˈɡæst/

aghast

驚愕

Meaning

filled with shock or horror

Example

The audience was aghast at the tragic scene.

観客はその悲劇的なシーンに驚愕していた。

C1 adjective ˈɑː.dʒu.əs

arduous

骨の折れる

Meaning

Involving or requiring strenuous effort; difficult and tiring.

Example

The trek through the mountains was an arduous journey.

山を越える旅は骨の折れる旅だった。

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 noun /ˈæbət/

abbot

修道院長

Meaning

The head of a monastery for monks.

Example

The abbot welcomed the visitors to the monastery.

アボットは修道院に訪れた訪問者を歓迎しました。

C1 noun /ˈæntlɚ/

antler

鹿の角

Meaning

The branched horns on the head of a deer or similar animal, usually shed and regrown annually.

Example

The deer’s antlers grew larger each year.

鹿の角は毎年大きくなります。

C1 noun /ænˈtɪθəsɪs/

antithesis

アンチテーゼ

Meaning

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

Example

Love is the antithesis of hate.

愛は憎しみのアンチテーゼです。

C1 adjective /æmˈfɪb.i.əs/

Amphibious

両生類

Meaning

able to live both on land and in water; suitable for both land and water operations

Example

The amphibious vehicle can travel on both land and water.

その両生類車両は、陸地と水中の両方で移動できます。

C1 noun /əˈrɪəz/

arrears

未払い

Meaning

Money that is owed and should have been paid earlier.

Example

She was months in arrears with her electricity bill.

彼女は電気代の未払いが数ヶ月遅れていた。

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 /əˈkɔːrdiən/

accordion

アコーディオン (楽器)

Meaning

a musical instrument played by squeezing and expanding with keys and buttons

Example

The musician played a cheerful tune on the accordion.

ミュージシャンはアコーディオンで陽気なメロディーを演奏しました。

C1 noun /ˈænti ˈeəkræft ɡʌn/

Anti-aircraft-gun

対空砲

Meaning

a weapon designed to attack aircraft from the ground

Example

The anti-aircraft gun was positioned to defend the military base.

対空砲は軍事基地を守るために配置されました。

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。

C1 noun /ˌæbəˈrɪdʒəniːz/

aborigines

アボリジニ

Meaning

The original inhabitants of a land, especially in Australia.

Example

The aborigines have preserved their traditions for thousands of years.

アボリジニーズは何千年もの間、彼らの伝統を守り続けてきました。

C1 noun /ˈɑː.kɪ.taɪp/

archetype

原型、典型

Meaning

A very typical example of a certain person or thing; an original model or prototype.

Example

This painting is the archetype of modern art.

この絵は現代アートの原型です。

C1 verb /ˈæk.lɪ.meɪt/

acclimate

順応する

Meaning

To adapt or become accustomed to a new environment or situation

Example

It takes time to acclimate to a new climate.

新しい気候に順応するには時間がかかります。

C1 noun /ˈɔːtəkræt/

autocrat

独裁者

Meaning

A ruler with absolute power.

Example

The autocrat controlled the country with an iron fist.

そのオートクラットは鉄の拳で国を支配していました。

C1 adjective /ˈædʒɪteɪtɪd/

Agitated

動揺した; 不安な; 落ち着かない; 否定的に興奮した

Meaning

disturbed; anxious; restless; excited in a negative way

Example

He became agitated when he heard the bad news.

彼は悪いニュースを聞いて動揺した。

C1 adjective /æmˈbɪvələnt/

ambivalent

相反する

Meaning

Having mixed or contradictory feelings about something or someone.

Example

She was ambivalent about accepting the new job offer.

彼女は新しい仕事のオファーを受け入れることに対してアンビヴァレントだった。

C1 adjective /ˌæprɪˈhɛnsɪv/

apprehensive

不安な

Meaning

feeling anxious or fearful that something bad will happen

Example

He was apprehensive about starting a new job in a foreign country.

彼は外国で新しい仕事を始めることに不安を感じていた。

C1 noun /ˈɑːrdər/

ardor

情熱、熱意

Meaning

Great enthusiasm or passion.

Example

She spoke with ardor about her new project.

彼女は新しいプロジェクトについて情熱をもって話していました。

C1 verb /əˈpreɪz/

appraise

評価する

Meaning

to evaluate the value, quality, or importance of something

Example

The jeweler appraised the diamond before buying it.

宝石商はダイヤモンドを購入する前に評価しました。

C1 adjective /ˌeɪˈtɪpɪkəl/

atypical

非典型

Meaning

not representative of a type, group, or class; unusual or abnormal

Example

The doctor said it was an atypical case of the disease.

医者はそれが病気の非典型的なケースだと言いました。

C1 verb /ˈænɪmeɪt/

animate

アニメーションする

Meaning

to bring to life or make lively; to create animation for films or cartoons

Example

The artist will animate the characters for the movie.

アーティストは映画のキャラクターをアニメートします。

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。

C1 noun /əˈsɪdɪti/

acidity

酸性度

Meaning

the quality or degree of being acidic; the amount of acid present in a substance

Example

The acidity of the soil affects how well crops grow.

土壌の酸性度は作物の成長に影響する。

C1 verb /əˈtɛst/

attest

証明する

Meaning

To provide or serve as clear evidence of; to confirm or certify the truth of something.

Example

The witness attested to the accuracy of the report.

証人は報告書の正確さを証明しました。

C1 noun /ˈænərkɪst/

anarchist

アナーキスト

Meaning

a person who believes in or promotes the absence of government or authority

Example

The anarchist group protested against state control.

アナーキストのグループは国家の支配に反対して抗議しました。

C1 noun /ˌænəsˈθetɪk/

anesthetic

麻酔薬

Meaning

A substance that causes loss of sensation or consciousness, especially used during surgery.

Example

The doctor administered a local anesthetic before stitching the wound.

医者は傷を縫う前に局所麻酔を施しました。

C1 noun /əˈbreɪʒən/

abrasion

摩擦による皮膚または表面の擦り傷または摩耗

Meaning

a scrape or wearing away of the skin or surface due to friction

Example

He suffered a minor abrasion on his knee after falling.

彼は転倒後、膝に軽い擦り傷を負いました。

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。

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。

C1 noun ɔːˈstɛr.ɪ.ti

austerity

緊縮

Meaning

Simple and disciplined lifestyle, avoiding luxury.

Example

The government implemented austerity measures to reduce expenses.

政府は支出を削減するために緊縮策を実施した。

C1 adjective /iːsˈθɛθɪkəl/

aesthetical

美的な

Meaning

concerned with beauty or the appreciation of beauty; related to artistic taste or appearance

Example

The architect focused on the aesthetical balance of the building.

建築家は建物の美的なバランスに注目した。

C1 noun /əˈsem.bli ˈseʃ.ən/

assembly session

アセンブリセッション

Meaning

A formal meeting where representatives gather to discuss and make decisions on important matters.

Example

The assembly session discussed global challenges.

アセンブリセッションは、世界的な課題について議論しました。

C1 noun ˈæŋkərɪdʒ

anchorage

停泊地

Meaning

A secure holding place; a place where ships can anchor safely.

Example

The boat was anchored near the shore for safety.

ボートは安全のために岸辺に停泊されました。

C1 noun /əˌsaɪˈniː/

assignee

受領者

Meaning

a person to whom a right or property is legally transferred

Example

The assignee of the contract is responsible for all future obligations.

契約のアサイニーはすべての将来の義務に責任を負います。

C1 adjective /ˈɔːdəˌtɔːri/

auditory

Meaning

Relating to the sense of hearing.

Example

The lecture was designed to enhance students' auditory learning skills.

C1 noun /əˈpærəl/

apparel

衣服

Meaning

Clothing, especially formal or special clothes.

Example

The store specializes in wedding apparel.

その店は結婚式の衣服を専門に扱っています。

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。

C1 noun /ˌæŋɡloʊ ˈsæksən/

anglo-saxon

Meaning

A member of the Germanic peoples who settled in England in the early Middle Ages; also relating to their language or culture.

Example

The Anglo-Saxon period greatly influenced English culture and language.

C1 verb /əˈsɪm.ɪ.leɪt/

assimilate

完全に理解し吸収する; 知識や文化に統合する

Meaning

To take in and understand fully; to absorb and integrate into one's knowledge or culture.

Example

Immigrants often struggle to assimilate into a new culture.

移民はしばしば新しい文化に適応するのに苦労しています。

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。

C1 noun /æbˈstrækʃən/

abstraction

抽象

Meaning

the process of forming general ideas by removing specific details; an abstract concept or idea

Example

Abstraction allows complex ideas to be represented in a simplified form.

抽象は複雑な考えを簡単な形で表現することを可能にします。

C1 verb /əˈskraɪb/

ascribe

帰属する、割り当てる

Meaning

To attribute something to a cause, source, or person.

Example

Many scholars ascribe the poem to an unknown author.

多くの学者はこの詩を未知の作者に帰属させている。

C1 noun /əˈstrɑː.lə.dʒər/

Astrologer

占星術師

Meaning

a person who studies astrology and makes predictions based on the positions of stars and planets

Example

The astrologer predicted good fortune in her future.

その占星術師は、彼女の未来に良い運命があると予測しました。

C1 adjective /əˈwɒʃ/

awash

水浸し

Meaning

covered or flooded with water or something in large quantities

Example

The market was awash with cheap imported goods.

市場は安価な輸入品で水浸しだった。

C1 noun /ˈæptɪˌtjuːd/

aptitude

適性

Meaning

a natural ability or talent to do something well

Example

She has a strong aptitude for learning new languages.

彼女は新しい言語を学ぶのに強い適性を持っています。

C1 adjective /əˈbreɪsɪv/

abrasive

Meaning

harsh, rough, or capable of wearing down by rubbing

Example

His abrasive tone made everyone uncomfortable.

C1 verb /əˈfɪks/

affix

貼り付ける / 取り付ける

Meaning

to attach or stick something firmly to another thing

Example

Please affix the stamp to the envelope.

切手を封筒に貼ってください。

C1 adverb /iːsˈθetɪkli/

aesthetically

美的に

Meaning

in a way that is concerned with beauty or visual appeal

Example

The building is aesthetically pleasing despite its simple design.

その建物はシンプルなデザインにもかかわらず美的に魅力的です。

C1 noun /ˈæntənɪm/

antonym

反意語

Meaning

A word opposite in meaning to another.

Example

‘Hot’ is the antonym of ‘cold’.

‘Hot’ は ‘cold’ の反意語です。

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。

C1 noun /əˈrɪs.tə.kræt/

Aristocrat

貴族; 高貴な血筋を持つ人

Meaning

a member of the aristocracy; a person of noble rank or birth

Example

The aristocrat lived in a magnificent castle.

そのアリストクラットは豪華な城に住んでいました。

C1 adjective /ˈɑːr.dənt/

Ardent

熱心な; 熱烈な; 情熱的な

Meaning

very enthusiastic; passionate; fervent

Example

She is an ardent supporter of environmental conservation.

彼女は環境保護の熱心な支持者です。

C1 noun /əˈseɪlənt/

assailant

攻撃者

Meaning

a person who attacks another

Example

The police arrested the assailant at the scene.

警察は現場で攻撃者を逮捕しました。

C1 adjective ˌæv.ɒ̃ˈɡɑːd

avant-garde

前衛的

Meaning

New and experimental; characterized by departure from or rejection of accepted standards.

Example

Avant-garde designs redefine the dining experience.

アヴァン・ガルドデザインはダイニング体験を再定義します。

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。

C1 verb /əˈbaʊnd/

abound

豊富にある

Meaning

To exist in large numbers or amounts.

Example

Opportunities abound in the field of technology.

テクノロジーの分野では機会が豊富にあります。

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 adjective /ˈærəbəl/

arable

耕作可能

Meaning

suitable for growing crops or farming

Example

The farmer purchased arable land to expand his crops.

農家は作物を拡大するために耕作可能な土地を購入しました。