B2 adjective /esˈθet.ɪk/

Aesthetic

美的

Meaning

Concerned with beauty or the appreciation of beauty.

Example

Good aesthetic design enhances product appeal.

良いアスセティックデザインは製品の魅力を高めます。

B2 verb /sweɪ/

sway

揺れる

Meaning

To move or cause to move slowly or rhythmically back and forth; to influence someone's opinion or decision.

Example

The trees swayed gently in the breeze.

木々はそよ風に優しく揺れていました。

B2 adjective /ˌʌndɪˈsaɪdɪd/

Undecided

未決定; 不確実

Meaning

not having made a decision; uncertain

Example

She was undecided about which college to attend.

彼女はどの大学に進学するか決めかねていた。

B2 adjective /ʌnˈnætʃərəl/

Unnatural

不自然な

Meaning

not existing in nature; artificial; forced

Example

The actor's smile looked unnatural and forced.

俳優の笑顔は不自然で、無理をしているように見えた。

C2 adjective /dʒʊˈrɪdɪkəl/

juridical

司法的

Meaning

Relating to judicial proceedings or the administration of law.

Example

The case raised important juridical questions.

その事件は重要な司法的問題を提起しました。

C1 noun /ˈpoʊʃən/

potion

薬の飲み物

Meaning

a liquid with healing, magical, or poisonous properties

Example

The witch gave the hero a healing potion.

魔女はヒーローに治療用のポーションを渡しました。

A2 adjective /swiːt/

Sweet

甘い; 親切な; 魅力的な

Meaning

having a pleasant taste; kind and gentle; pleasing

Example

She has a sweet voice that everyone loves to hear.

彼女は甘い声を持っていて、皆が聴きたがる。

C1 noun ˈnærətɪv staɪl

narrative style

物語のスタイル

Meaning

The way in which a story is told, including the point of view and the voice of the narrator.

Example

Dickens' narrative style is engaging and emotional.

ディケンズの物語のスタイルは魅力的で感情的です。

B1 noun /skriːn/

Screen

スクリーン

Meaning

a flat surface on which pictures or words are shown; a movable partition used to divide a room

Example

The movie was displayed on a large screen in the theater.

映画は劇場の大きなスクリーンに表示されました。

B2 adjective /trɔːˈmætɪk/

traumatic

衝撃的

Meaning

Deeply distressing or disturbing, often related to emotional or physical injury.

Example

The accident was a traumatic experience for the entire family.

その事故は家族全員にとって衝撃的な体験でした。

C2 verb /ɪnˈræptʃər/

enrapture

魅了する

Meaning

To fill someone with great delight or joy.

Example

The beautiful music enraptured the audience.

美しい音楽は観客を魅了しました。

B2 adjective /ˈhoʊmli/

Homely

シンプルで快適; 飾らない; 外見が素朴; 居心地の良い、親しみやすい

Meaning

simple and comfortable; unpretentious; plain in appearance; cozy and familiar

Example

She enjoyed the homely atmosphere of the small café.

彼女は小さなカフェの居心地の良い雰囲気を楽しんでいた。

B1 adjective /ˈɜːrdʒənt/

Urgent

緊急

Meaning

requiring immediate action or attention; pressing

Example

The patient needs urgent medical attention.

患者は緊急の医療支援が必要です。

C1 adjective /ˈfɜːrtɪv/

furtive

ひそかな

Meaning

Attempting to avoid notice or attention, typically because of guilt or a belief that discovery would lead to trouble.

Example

He cast a furtive glance at the door before leaving.

彼は出発前にひそかにドアを見た。

C2 noun /ˈkærəˌpeɪs/

carapace

カメやカニの背中を覆う硬い殻

Meaning

the hard shell covering the back of some animals like turtles and crabs

Example

The turtle withdrew into its carapace for protection.

カメは保護のためにカラパスに引っ込んだ。

C2 adjective/noun /ɪnˈkɑːrnədiːn/

incarnadine

深紅

Meaning

a bright crimson or pinkish-red color

Example

The sky turned incarnadine at sunset.

太陽が沈むと空は深紅色に変わった。

C2 verb /ʃiːð/

sheathe

鞘に戻す

Meaning

to put a sword or knife back into its cover

Example

He quickly sheathed his sword after the duel.

彼は決闘の後、素早く剣を鞘に戻した。

C1 noun ˌfɜːr.tɪ.laɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

fertilization

肥料施用

Meaning

The process of adding nutrients to soil to increase crop productivity.

Example

Organic fertilization enhances soil health.

有機肥料施用は土壌の健康を改善します。

A2 adjective /ˈnɔɪ.zi/

Noisy

騒々しい

Meaning

making a lot of loud or unpleasant sound; clamorous

Example

The noisy construction work outside made it difficult to concentrate.

外の騒々しい建設作業で集中するのが難しかった。

C2 verb /ˈpɜːrdʒər/

perjure

偽証する

Meaning

To knowingly tell a lie in a court of law after swearing to tell the truth.

Example

He was accused of trying to perjure himself during the trial.

彼は裁判中に偽証しようとしたとして告発されました。

A1 noun /ˈfæməli/

family

家族

Meaning

A group consisting of parents and their children, or all the descendants of a common ancestor.

Example

She spends most of her weekends with her family.

彼女は週末のほとんどを家族と過ごします。

A2 noun /dɒl/

doll

人形

Meaning

a small toy resembling a human figure, especially for children

Example

The little girl hugged her favorite doll tightly.

小さな女の子はお気に入りの人形をしっかり抱きしめました。

B2 noun /ˈvɪɡ.ər/

Vigour

身体的な力と健康; 努力、エネルギー、熱意

Meaning

physical strength and good health; effort, energy, and enthusiasm

Example

She approached her work with renewed vigour after the vacation.

休暇後、彼女は新たな活力で仕事に取り組みました。

C1 noun /ˈbuːt.stræp.ɪŋ/

bootstrapping

自己資金による起業

Meaning

Starting a business with personal resources or small investments without external funding or venture capital.

Example

Many entrepreneurs rely on bootstrapping to launch their businesses.

多くの起業家はビジネスを立ち上げるためにブートストラッピングに依存しています。

C1 adjective /ˈɡʌsti/

gusty

風の強い

Meaning

characterized by strong, sudden bursts of wind

Example

It was a cold, gusty day by the sea.

海辺では寒くて風の強い日でした。

C1 verb /weɪn/

wane

減少する

Meaning

To decrease gradually in power, intensity, or size.

Example

The moon wanes after the full moon night.

月は満月の夜の後に減少する。

B1 adverb /ˈpræk.tɪ.kəl.i/

Practically

実質的に; ほぼ; ほぼ

Meaning

in a practical manner; almost; nearly

Example

The project is practically finished.

そのプロジェクトはほぼ終わりました。

C2 verb /ˈɛkspieɪt/

expiate

Meaning

to make amends for guilt or wrongdoing

Example

He tried to expiate his crime by helping the poor.

C2 adverb /ˈbruːskli/ or /ˈbrʌskli/

brusquely

無愛想に

Meaning

in a blunt, abrupt, or rude manner

Example

She brusquely dismissed the suggestion.

彼女は無愛想に提案を拒否しました。

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。

A2 abbreviation /iː ˈdʒiː/

e.g.

例えば

Meaning

For example (from Latin 'exempli gratia').

Example

You should eat more fruits, e.g., apples and bananas.

もっと果物を食べるべきです。例えば、リンゴやバナナです。

C2 verb /ˈɡrʌvəl/

grovel

Meaning

To act in an excessively humble or submissive way to gain favor.

Example

He groveled before his boss to avoid punishment.

C2 adjective /ˌɪndɪˈtɜːrmənət/

indeterminate

不確定

Meaning

Not exactly known, defined, or established; vague or uncertain.

Example

The project was delayed for an indeterminate amount of time.

プロジェクトは不確定な期間に延期されました。

B2 adjective /ˈaɪsi/

Icy

氷のような; 非常に冷たい; 敵対的

Meaning

extremely cold; covered with ice; unfriendly or hostile

Example

The icy wind made everyone shiver.

氷のような風が皆を震えさせた。

B2 noun /ʌnˈkɒnʃəsnəs/

unconsciousness

無意識

Meaning

the state of being unaware of and unable to respond to one's surroundings

Example

After the accident, he was in a state of unconsciousness for several hours.

事故の後、彼は数時間意識を失っていた。

C2 verb /kruːn/

croon

優しく低く穏やかな声で歌うまたは歌うこと

Meaning

to sing or hum in a soft, low, and gentle voice

Example

She crooned a lullaby to help the baby fall asleep.

彼女は赤ちゃんを寝かしつけるために子守唄を歌った。

A2 noun /tent/

Tent

テント

Meaning

a portable shelter made of cloth or canvas; military accommodation

Example

The soldiers set up their tent in the military camp.

兵士たちは軍のキャンプでテントを設置した。

C1 verb /dɪˈtɛst/

detest

嫌う

Meaning

To dislike intensely or hate.

Example

I detest waking up early on weekends.

私は週末に早起きするのが嫌いです。

B2 verb /ˈfɪltər/

filter

フィルター

Meaning

to pass a substance through a device to remove unwanted material or to selectively pass certain items

Example

She used a coffee filter to separate the grounds from the liquid.

彼女は液体から粉を分けるためにコーヒーフィルターを使った。

C2 adjective /ˈprɒvɪdənt/

provident

先見の明のある

Meaning

making or indicative of timely preparation for the future

Example

She was provident in saving money for her children’s education.

彼女は子供たちの教育のためにお金を節約する先見の明のある人だった。

A2 noun /ˈfəʊtəɡrɑːf/

photograph

写真

Meaning

a picture made using a camera

Example

She took a photograph of the sunset.

彼女は夕日を撮影した写真を撮った。

C1 verb /rɪˈtreɪs/

retrace

Meaning

to go back over a path or route; to recall and repeat steps taken earlier

Example

She retraced her steps to find her lost keys.

B1 noun /ˈɪnstrəmənt/

instrument

楽器

Meaning

A tool or device used for a particular purpose, especially for scientific or musical work.

Example

The doctor used a special instrument during the surgery.

医師は手術中に特別な楽器を使用しました。

B1 noun /ədˈmɪʃ.ən/

Admission

入学; 受け入れ

Meaning

the process of entering or being allowed to enter a school or organization; accepting that something is true

Example

She gained admission to Harvard University.

彼女はハーバード大学に入学許可を得ました。

C1 verb /ˈmiː.di.eɪt/

mediate

調停する

Meaning

To act as an intermediary in bringing about agreement or reconciliation between parties.

Example

She was asked to mediate between the two companies.

彼女は二つの会社の間で調停するよう求められました。

C1 adjective ˌmɒn.jʊˈmɛn.təl

monumental

巨大な重要性、規模、またはサイズ

Meaning

Great in importance, extent, or size; exceptionally great; forming or serving as a monument.

Example

The discovery of electricity was a monumental achievement.

電気の発見はモニュメンタルな成果でした。

A2 noun /mɪˈsteɪk/

Mistake

間違い; エラー;

Meaning

An action or judgment that is misguided or wrong; an error

Example

Making mistakes is part of the learning process.

間違いをすることは学習過程の一部です。

A1 pronoun, noun, adjective /wʌn/

one

一

Meaning

the number equivalent to the sum of zero and one; a single person or thing

Example

Only one student answered the question.

ただ一人の学生が質問に答えました。

A1 noun/verb /ˈraɪ.tɪŋ/

writing

幸せ

Meaning

The activity of putting words on paper or composing text; the written form of communication.

Example

She spends hours every day on her creative writing.

彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、幸せを隠すことができませんでした。

C2 noun /raɪm/

rime

霜

Meaning

frost formed on cold surfaces by freezing water vapor

Example

The trees were covered with a white rime after the cold night.

木々は冷たい夜の後、白い霜で覆われていました。

C2 noun /ˈkrɛməˌtɔːri/

crematory

火葬場

Meaning

a place where dead bodies are cremated

Example

The crematory was located near the cemetery.

火葬場は墓地の近くにありました。

C1 noun, verb /pliːt/

pleat

プリーツ

Meaning

a fold in fabric made by doubling the material back upon itself

Example

She added a pleat to the skirt for extra volume.

彼女はスカートにボリュームを加えるためにプリーツを入れました。

A2 noun /ɡɑːd/

god

神

Meaning

a deity; a supreme being believed to control the universe

Example

People in different cultures worship God in various ways.

さまざまな文化の人々はさまざまな方法で神を崇拝します。

A1 adverb /fɑːr/

far

遠い

Meaning

at, to, or by a great distance

Example

The school is far from my house.

学校は私の家から遠いです。

B1 verb /ɪnˈɡeɪdʒ/

engage

関わる

Meaning

To participate or become involved in; to attract or hold attention.

Example

The teacher tried to engage the students in the discussion.

教師は学生たちを討論に参加させようとしました。

B2 adjective kənˈsaɪs

concise

簡潔

Meaning

Brief and clearly expressed without unnecessary details.

Example

A concise speech is more impactful than a long one.

簡潔なスピーチは長いスピーチよりも効果的です。

C2 noun /ˈɔːfəl/

offal

内臓

Meaning

the internal organs and entrails of an animal used as food; waste parts

Example

The butcher prepared sausages using pork offal.

肉屋は豚の臓物を使ってソーセージを作った。

C1 noun /ˈkwɒn.dər.i/

Quandary

ジレンマ; 困惑

Meaning

a difficult situation where you cannot decide what to do; dilemma

Example

She was in a quandary about which job offer to accept.

彼女はどの仕事のオファーを受け入れるかを決めかねていた。

C1 adjective /ˈsɪnləs/

Sinless

無罪; 無邪気; 純粋

Meaning

free from sin; pure and innocent; without moral fault

Example

The innocent child appeared sinless in her pure white dress.

無邪気な子供は純白のドレスで罪のないように見えた。

C1 adjective /məˈtɜːrnəl/

Maternal

母性的; 母親に関する

Meaning

relating to a mother; motherly

Example

She showed maternal care towards the orphan child.

彼女は孤児に対して母性的なケアを示しました。

B2 verb /drɪp/

drip

滴る

Meaning

to fall or let fall in drops

Example

Water was dripping from the broken pipe.

壊れたパイプから水が滴っていました。

C2 verb /ˌɪmpɔːrˈtuːnd/

importuned

しつこく頼む

Meaning

asked someone persistently and pressingly for something

Example

She importuned her boss for a raise until he finally gave in.

彼女は昇給を求めて上司にしつこく頼んだ、彼がとうとう折れたまで。

C1 noun /əˈboʊd/

abode

住居

Meaning

a place of residence; a home

Example

They invited us to their humble abode.

彼らは私たちを彼らの質素な住居に招待しました。

A2 noun /spiːtʃ/

Speech

スピーチ; 演説;

Meaning

formal address or discourse delivered to an audience; the expression of thoughts in spoken words

Example

The president gave an inspiring speech to the nation.

大統領は国民に向けて感動的なスピーチをしました。

C1 adjective /ɪˈmeʒərəbəl/

Immeasurable

計り知れない

Meaning

too large or extensive to measure; boundless

Example

The immeasurable love of a mother knows no bounds.

母の計り知れない愛には限界がない。

C1 verb ɪˈnɪʃɪeɪtɪd

initiated

開始された

Meaning

Caused a process or action to begin; started something.

Example

The project was initiated to enhance marine biodiversity.

プロジェクトは海洋生物多様性を向上させるために開始されました。

B2 noun /ɡriːnz/

Greens

葉物野菜

Meaning

Leafy vegetables such as spinach, lettuce, and cabbage

Example

Eating greens is important for good health.

葉物野菜を食べることは健康にとって重要です。

C1 verb /ˈɡlɒs.oʊ.vər/

glossover

無視する

Meaning

an informal or non-standard variant of 'gloss over', meaning to ignore or minimize something

Example

He tried to glossover his mistakes during the meeting.

彼は会議中に自分のミスを無視しようとした。

B2 adjective /ˈneɪbərɪŋ/

neighboring

隣接する

Meaning

situated near or next to another place; adjacent or nearby.

Example

They visited a neighboring village for the festival.

彼らは祭りのために隣の村を訪れました。

C2 noun /ˈsɪlədʒɪzəm/

syllogism

三段論法

Meaning

A form of reasoning in which a conclusion is drawn from two given or assumed premises.

Example

The philosopher explained the concept of syllogism using simple examples.

哲学者は簡単な例を使って三段論法の概念を説明しました。

B2 verb /rɪˈkɔːl/

recall

思い出す

Meaning

to bring (a memory, fact, or situation) back into one's mind

Example

I can't recall the last time we met.

最後に会った時のことを思い出せません。

B1 noun/adjective /ˈstændɪŋ/

standing

地位 / 評判

Meaning

status, reputation, or position; also the act of being upright on the feet

Example

He has high standing in the community for his charity work.

彼はその慈善活動のため、コミュニティで高い評価を得ています。

C2 noun /ˌæntɪˈtɒksɪn/

antitoxin

抗毒素

Meaning

A substance that neutralizes a specific toxin in the body.

Example

The doctor administered an antitoxin to counter the snake venom.

医師は蛇の毒を無効にするために抗毒素を投与しました。

C1 noun /bʌm/

bum

尻

Meaning

informal term for the buttocks; also a homeless or lazy person

Example

He sat on his bum all day doing nothing.

彼は一日中お尻に座って何もしなかった。

B2 adjective /ˈʃeɪ.ki/

Shaky

不安定な; 震える; 信頼できない; 弱い

Meaning

unstable; trembling; unreliable; weak

Example

His voice was shaky with nervousness.

彼の声は緊張で震えていた。

C2 noun /ˈdɒldrəmz/

doldrums

Meaning

A state of inactivity, stagnation, or low spirits; also a region near the equator with calm winds.

Example

After the project failed, the team was stuck in the doldrums for months.

C2 noun /ˈmɪlɪt/

millet

ヒエ

Meaning

a small-seeded grass cultivated as a cereal crop

Example

Millet is often used as food in rural areas.

ミレットは農村地域で食品としてよく使われます。

C1 adjective /ˈpælpəbl̩/

palpable

幸福

Meaning

easily perceived or felt; so intense as to seem almost tangible

Example

There was a palpable sense of excitement in the room.

賞を受け取ったとき、彼女はその幸福感を隠せなかった。

A1 adjective /hɑːrd/

hard

硬い

Meaning

solid, firm, or difficult to do or endure

Example

The exam was very hard for most students.

試験はほとんどの学生にとって非常に難しかった。

C1 noun ɪˌlæˈstɪs.ə.ti

elasticity

弾力性

Meaning

The responsiveness of demand or supply to changes in price.

Example

The elasticity of demand for luxury goods is high.

贅沢品の需要の弾力性は高い。

A2 noun /ˈreɪl.weɪ/

Railway

鉄道

Meaning

a track made of steel rails along which trains run; a system of tracks with trains, stations, and other facilities

Example

The railway connects major cities across the country.

鉄道は国内の主要な都市を結んでいます。

C1 noun /ˈdjuːplɛks/

duplex

デュプレックスハウス

Meaning

A house or apartment divided into two separate residences.

Example

They live in a duplex near the city center.

彼らは市の中心近くのデュプレックスに住んでいます。

C1 verb /ˈtrɪkl̩/

trickle

滴る

Meaning

To flow or fall in a small, slow stream or drops.

Example

Water began to trickle down the wall after the heavy rain.

激しい雨の後、水は壁をゆっくりと流れ始めた。

B2 verb /kənˈtæmɪneɪt/

contaminate

Meaning

To make something impure, dirty, or harmful by contact with a poisonous or polluting substance.

Example

The river was contaminated by industrial waste.

C1 adjective /ˈmɜː.sɪ.ləs/

Merciless

容赦ない; 残酷な;

Meaning

showing no mercy or pity; cruel and heartless

Example

The merciless dictator showed no compassion.

容赦のない独裁者は、同情を示さなかった。

A1 noun /ˈsʌn.deɪ/

sunday

日曜日

Meaning

The day of the week between Saturday and Monday; often considered a day of rest or worship.

Example

We usually relax at home on Sunday.

私たちは通常、日曜日は家でゆっくりします。

C2 noun /ˈkærɪt/

caret

キャレット (^)

Meaning

A proofreading symbol (^) used to indicate where something should be inserted.

Example

The editor placed a caret to show where the missing word should go.

編集者は、欠落している単語を挿入する場所を示すためにキャレットを配置しました。

B2 noun ˈɪnəveɪtɪv tuːlz

innovative tools

革新的なツール

Meaning

Creative devices or advanced technologies that introduce new methods or approaches to accomplish tasks.

Example

Teachers use innovative tools to enhance classroom learning.

教師は教室での学習を向上させるために革新的なツールを使用します。

C1 adjective /ʌnˈtaɪmli/

Untimely

不適切なタイミングで

Meaning

happening at an inappropriate or inconvenient time; premature

Example

His untimely death at the age of thirty shocked everyone.

彼の不適切なタイミングでの死は30歳でみんなを驚かせた。

A1 noun ˈflaʊərz

Flowers

花

Meaning

The reproductive structures of plants that provide nectar for butterflies.

Example

Butterflies are attracted to colorful flowers.

蝶々は色とりどりの花に引き寄せられる。

C2 verb /pɑːrtʃ/

parch

乾かす

Meaning

to make something extremely dry, especially by exposure to heat

Example

The scorching sun began to parch the fields.

焼けつくような太陽が畑を乾かし始めました。

A2 noun /θɔːts/

thoughts

思考

Meaning

An idea or opinion produced by thinking, or occurring suddenly in the mind.

Example

Focus your thoughts on positive outcomes.

あなたの思考を前向きな結果に集中させてください。

A1 noun /kəmˈpjuːtə(r)/

computer

コンピュータ

Meaning

an electronic device for storing and processing data

Example

I bought a new computer for my office work.

私はオフィスワークのために新しいコンピュータを購入しました。

A1 noun /ˈswɪmɪŋ/

swimming

水泳

Meaning

the activity or sport of moving through water using the limbs

Example

Swimming is a great way to stay fit and healthy.

水泳は健康でフィットな状態を保つための素晴らしい方法です。

C2 noun /dɪˈdʒɛnərəsi/

degeneracy

退化

Meaning

The state of decline or deterioration, often in moral, cultural, or physical qualities.

Example

The novel portrays the moral degeneracy of a corrupt society.

その小説は腐敗した社会の道徳的退化を描いています。

B1 noun /rɪˈɡret/

Regret

後悔

Meaning

a feeling of sadness or disappointment about something that has happened or been done

Example

She felt deep regret about her harsh words.

彼女は自分の辛辣な言葉に深い後悔を感じていました。

C1 adjective /ʌnˈmɒdɪfaɪd/

unmodified

未変更の

Meaning

not changed from its original form or state

Example

The data was used in its unmodified form for analysis.

データは未変更の形で分析に使用された。

C1 noun /ˈspɪnstər/

spinster

未婚女性

Meaning

An unmarried woman, often one who is older and considered unlikely to marry

Example

The novel featured a kind-hearted spinster who cared for the village children.

その小説には、村の子供たちの世話をしていた心優しい未婚女性が登場した。

C1 noun /ɪnˈdem.nə.ti/

Indemnity

補償

Meaning

security or protection against a loss or other financial burden; compensation for damage or loss

Example

The insurance company provided full indemnity for the damages caused by the flood.

保険会社は洪水による損害に対して完全な補償を提供しました。

B2 adjective /ˈwɜːrθləs/

Worthless

無価値な; 役に立たない

Meaning

having no value; useless

Example

The old computer became worthless after the new software updates.

新しいソフトウェアのアップデート後、古いコンピュータは無価値になった。

C2 noun /ˈlaɪtoʊtiːz/

litotes

緩和表現

Meaning

a figure of speech in which an affirmative is expressed by the negative of its contrary

Example

Saying 'not bad' as a compliment is an example of litotes.

'悪くない'と言うことは、緩和表現の一例です。

B1 adverb /ˈleɪt.li/

Lately

fidelity

忠誠心

Meaning

Faithfulness to a person, cause, or belief, demonstrated by continuing loyalty and support.

Example

A dog's fidelity to its owner is unmatched.

犬の忠誠心はその飼い主に対して比類のないものです。

C1 adjective /ˈɪmpjəd(ə)nt/

impudent

無礼な、厚かましい

Meaning

not showing due respect for another person; rude

Example

The impudent child talked back to the teacher.

その無礼な子供は先生に逆らった。

C1 noun /ˈɡræv.ɪ.tæs/

gravitas

厳粛

Meaning

Dignity, seriousness, or solemnity of manner or speech.

Example

The judge spoke with great gravitas.

裁判官は非常に厳粛に話しました。

B2 adverb /əˈlɔːŋ.saɪd/

Alongside

隣で; 一緒に;

Meaning

beside; next to; together with

Example

She walked alongside her friend through the park.

彼女は公園で友達と一緒に歩いた。

C2 verb /ˈfɒn.dəl/

fondle

撫でる

Meaning

To stroke or caress lovingly or gently.

Example

She fondled the kitten gently in her lap.

彼女は膝の上で子猫を優しく撫でていました。

C2 adjective /vaɪˈkɛəriəs/

vicarious

幸福

Meaning

experienced through the feelings or actions of another person

Example

She felt vicarious excitement watching her son win the award.

彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、幸福を隠すことができなかった。

B1 noun /ˈwep.ən/

Weapon

武器

Meaning

a thing designed or used for inflicting bodily harm or physical damage

Example

The police found a dangerous weapon at the crime scene.

警察は犯罪現場で危険な武器を発見した。

C1 adjective /ˈdʒeɪ.dɪd/

jaded

疲れた, 無関心

Meaning

Tired, bored, or lacking enthusiasm, typically after having had too much of something.

Example

After years of traveling, she felt jaded by the constant movement.

何年もの旅行の後、彼女は絶え間ない移動に疲れを感じた。

A2 noun, verb /ˈriːzən/

reason

理由、原因

Meaning

A cause, explanation, or justification for an action or event; to think or argue logically.

Example

There is no reason to be upset.

怒る理由はありません。

C1 adjective /ˈpɜːrtɪnənt/

pertinent

doodle

Meaning

To draw or scribble absentmindedly, often while thinking about something else.

Example

She doodled flowers in the corner of her notebook during class.

A2 adjective /ˈleɪtɪst/

latest

imprisonment

投獄

Meaning

the act of putting someone in prison; the state of being confined as punishment

Example

He faced imprisonment for violating the court order.

彼は裁判所の命令に違反して投獄に直面した。

C2 noun /ˈdeɪ.mæn/

day-man

日雇い労働者

Meaning

a worker employed by the day; a day laborer

Example

The farmer hired a day-man to help with the harvest.

農家は収穫を手伝うために日雇い労働者を雇いました。

C2 adjective /ˈɡloʊboʊs/

globose

球形の

Meaning

Spherical or nearly spherical in shape.

Example

The cactus has large globose fruits.

サボテンには大きな球形の果物があります。

B2 noun /ˈtæk.tɪk/

Tactic

戦術; 戦略

Meaning

a plan or method for achieving something; a strategy used to accomplish a goal

Example

The coach used a new tactic to win the game.

コーチはゲームに勝つために新しい戦術を使いました。

B1 noun /ˌvɒl.ənˈtɪər/

Volunteer

ボランティア

Meaning

a person who freely offers to take part in an enterprise or undertake a task

Example

Many volunteers helped distribute food to the homeless.

多くのボランティアがホームレスに食べ物を配る手伝いをしました。

C2 noun /ˈpɒsi/

posse

ギャング / 友達グループ

Meaning

A group of people, often friends or a group organized to support or enforce the law.

Example

He arrived at the party with his posse of friends.

彼は友達グループと一緒にパーティーに到着しました。

C1 noun /mɔːˈtæləti/

mortality

死亡率

Meaning

the state of being subject to death; the death rate of a population

Example

Advancements in medicine have reduced child mortality significantly.

医療の進歩により、乳児死亡率が大幅に減少しました。