A2 preposition /əˈɡɛnst/ or /əˈɡeɪnst/

against

Meaning

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

Example

They voted against the proposal.

B2 verb /fɔːrˈsiː/

foresee

予見する

Meaning

To be aware of beforehand; to predict or expect.

Example

She could foresee the challenges ahead.

彼女は前方の課題を予見することができました。

C1 noun /ˈsɑːɡə/

saga

長い物語

Meaning

A long story of heroic achievement, or a long, complex series of events.

Example

The company's rise and fall became a corporate saga.

会社の興隆と衰退は企業のサガとなった。

A2 noun /ˈtreɪnɪŋ/

training

訓練

Meaning

the process of teaching or learning a particular skill or type of behavior

Example

She completed her training as a nurse last year.

彼女は昨年、看護師としての訓練を完了しました。

C1 adjective /ˈraʊ.di/

Rowdy

騒々しい; 無秩序な; 破壊的な

Meaning

disorderly; unruly; noisy and disruptive

Example

The rowdy children were making too much noise.

騒々しい子供たちは大きな音を立てていた。

C2 verb /koʊˈhɪr/

cohere

一致する

Meaning

To stick together; to be united logically or physically.

Example

The ideas in his essay cohere well.

彼のエッセイのアイデアはよく調和しています。

C2 noun /ˌsuː.pər.əˈbʌn.dəns/

superabundance

過剰な豊富さ

Meaning

An excessive or overflowing amount of something.

Example

The garden was filled with a superabundance of flowers.

庭は花の過剰な豊富さで満たされていました。

C2 noun /ˈpiːən/

paean

賛美歌

Meaning

A song or piece of writing expressing great praise or triumph.

Example

The article was a paean to the beauty of nature.

その記事は自然の美しさへの賛美歌でした。

C2 noun /niˈɒlədʒi/

neology

新しい言葉の使用またはその起源の研究

Meaning

The use of new words or the study of their origin.

Example

The professor specialized in neology, studying the creation of modern slang.

教授はネオロジーを専門とし、現代のスラングの創造を研究しました。

B2 adverb /əˈproʊpriətli/

appropriately

適切に

Meaning

in a way that is suitable or proper for a particular situation

Example

She was dressed appropriately for the event.

彼女はイベントに適切に服を着ていました。

C1 noun /ˈʌndərˌstʌdi/

understudy

アンダースタディ

Meaning

An actor who learns another's role to act as a replacement if needed.

Example

The understudy performed when the lead actor fell ill.

主役の俳優が病気になったとき、アンダースタディが演じました。

B2 noun, verb /əˈsɔːlt/

assault

暴行

Meaning

a physical attack or to attack someone violently

Example

He was charged with assault after the fight.

喧嘩の後で暴行の罪で起訴されました。

C1 noun /ˈskwɒlər/

squalor

貧困

Meaning

the state of being extremely dirty and unpleasant, especially due to poverty or neglect

Example

They lived in squalor without basic facilities.

彼らは基本的な施設なしで貧困に住んでいました。

A2 verb /ˈdraɪvɪŋ/

driving

運転

Meaning

the act of controlling and operating a vehicle; guiding or motivating something forward

Example

She loves driving along the coast on weekends.

彼女は週末に沿岸をドライブするのが大好きです。

C1 adjective /məˈnæstɪk/

monastic

修道的な

Meaning

Relating to monks, monasteries, or a life of religious seclusion.

Example

He chose to live a monastic life away from the city.

彼は都市から離れた修道的な生活を選んだ。

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。

B1 verb /fəʊld/

fold

Meaning

to bend something, especially paper or cloth, so that one part covers another

Example

She folded the letter neatly before placing it in the envelope.

C1 adjective/adverb /əˈmɪs/

amiss

間違った

Meaning

Not quite right; inappropriate or out of place.

Example

Something seems amiss with the car's engine.

車のエンジンに何か間違ったことがあるようです。

B2 verb /ˈɔːθəraɪz/

authorize

承認する

Meaning

to give official permission or approval for something

Example

The manager will authorize the payment tomorrow.

マネージャーは明日支払いを承認します。

C2 adjective /ˌaɪ.kə.nəˈklæs.tɪk/

iconoclastic

確立された信念、伝統、または価値観に対して攻撃的または拒絶的な特徴

Meaning

Characterized by attacking or rejecting cherished beliefs, traditions, or established values.

Example

Her iconoclastic views challenged the conventional wisdom of the industry.

彼女のアイコノクラスティックな見解は業界の従来の知恵に挑戦した。

B2 adjective /ɡəʊl ɔːˈrɪəntɪd/

goal-oriented

目標指向

Meaning

Focused on achieving specific objectives or targets; driven by clear aims.

Example

Being goal-oriented is crucial for achieving success.

目標指向であることは成功を達成するために重要です。

C1 verb /ˈhʌsəl/

hustle

一生懸命働く / 速く動く

Meaning

to move quickly and energetically; to push or work hard to achieve something

Example

She had to hustle to finish the project on time.

彼女はプロジェクトを時間通りに終わらせるために一生懸命働かなければならなかった。

C2 noun /ɪˈmɛtɪk/

emetic

催吐薬

Meaning

a substance that causes vomiting

Example

The doctor administered an emetic to remove the poison.

医師は毒を取り除くために催吐薬を投与しました。

C2 noun /ˈbrɪn.dʒəl/

Brinjal

ナス

Meaning

a large purple vegetable that is white inside; also called eggplant

Example

My mother cooked brinjal curry for lunch.

母は昼食にナスのカレーを作りました。

C1 noun /təˈnæs.ə.ti/

tenacity

粘り強さ

Meaning

Determination, persistence, and the quality of not giving up

Example

His tenacity in solving problems led to his success.

問題を解決するための彼の粘り強さが成功につながった。

B1 noun/adjective /ˌdɒkjʊˈmɛntri/

documentary

ドキュメンタリー映画

Meaning

A film or television program that provides a factual record or report.

Example

We watched a documentary about climate change.

私たちは気候変動についてのドキュメンタリー映画を見ました。

C2 adjective /sɪər/

sere

枯れた

Meaning

Dry or withered, especially vegetation.

Example

The sere leaves crumbled under his feet.

枯れた葉が彼の足元で崩れた。

C1 noun /mjuːˈteɪʃn/

mutation

突然変異、遺伝的変化

Meaning

A change in form, structure, or nature, especially in genetics.

Example

Scientists discovered a genetic mutation that caused the disorder.

科学者たちは、その障害を引き起こした遺伝的な突然変異を発見しました。

C2 noun /ˈaɪ.lət/

islet

小島

Meaning

A very small island.

Example

The fishermen rested on a tiny islet before continuing their journey.

漁師たちは旅を続ける前に小さな島で休憩しました。

B2 adjective /dɪˈvoʊtɪd/

devoted

献身的

Meaning

Very loving, loyal, or dedicated.

Example

She is a devoted mother who always puts her children first.

彼女は常に子供たちを最優先にする献身的な母親です。

A2 noun /dʒoʊk/

Joke

冗談; ジョーク; 笑いを引き起こす何か

Meaning

a thing that someone says to cause amusement or laughter; something not to be taken seriously

Example

Everyone laughed at his funny joke during the dinner party.

ディナーのパーティーで彼の面白いジョークにみんなが笑った。

A2 phrasal verb /bæk ʌp/

back up

支援する；バックアップする；後退する

Meaning

to support or help someone; to make a copy of data for safety; to move backward

Example

Please back up your files before updating the system.

システムを更新する前にファイルをバックアップしてください。

C2 adjective /sɛnˈtrɪfjʊɡəl/

centrifugal

遠心

Meaning

Moving or tending to move away from a center.

Example

The centrifugal force pushes the clothes to the sides of the washing machine.

遠心力は洗濯機の側面に服を押しやる。

B1 noun /bʊk ˈsel.ər/

Book seller

本屋

Meaning

a person who sells books, especially as a business

Example

The book seller recommended a great novel for my summer reading.

本屋は私の夏の読書のために素晴らしい小説を勧めました。

C1 noun /kənˈkʌrəns/

concurrence

一致

Meaning

Agreement or union in action, opinion, or occurrence; simultaneous happening of events.

Example

The project was completed with the concurrence of all departments.

そのプロジェクトはすべての部門の同意のもとで完了しました。

C2 adjective /ɪmˈplækəbl/

implacable

容赦しない

Meaning

unable to be appeased, calmed, or pacified

Example

The soldiers faced an implacable enemy who refused to surrender.

兵士たちは降伏を拒否した容赦しない敵に直面した。

C1 noun /ˈæmnəsti/

amnesty

アムネスティ

Meaning

An official pardon granted to people who have been convicted of political offenses.

Example

The government announced an amnesty for all political prisoners.

政府はすべての政治犯に対してアムネスティを発表しました。

B2 noun /ˈhændlɪŋ/

handling

取り扱い

Meaning

the act of managing or dealing with something or someone

Example

His handling of the situation was impressive.

その状況の取り扱いは印象的でした。

B2 noun /ˈvendə(r)/

Vendor

ベンダー

Meaning

a person or company offering something for sale, especially a trader in the street

Example

The street vendor sold fresh fruits and vegetables.

街角のベンダーは新鮮な果物と野菜を売っていた。

B2 noun /ˈbʊlɪt/

Bullet

弾丸

Meaning

a metal projectile fired from a gun

Example

The bullet missed its target and hit the wall.

その弾丸は標的を外し、壁に当たった。

B2 verb /prɪˈzjuːm/

presume

仮定する

Meaning

To suppose something is true without proof; to take for granted.

Example

I presume she has already left for the meeting.

私は彼女がすでに会議に出かけたと思います。

C2 adjective /ˈlæmbənt/

lambent

柔らかな輝き

Meaning

glowing or flickering softly; having a gentle radiance

Example

The lambent light of the candle filled the room with warmth.

ろうそくの柔らかな輝きが部屋を暖かさで満たした。

B2 verb /pliːd/

plead

嘆願する

Meaning

to make an emotional appeal; to present a case in court

Example

She pleaded for mercy.

彼女は慈悲を乞いました。

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。

B1 noun /bɪˈliːf/

Belief

信念; 信頼

Meaning

confidence in the truth or existence of something; trust or faith

Example

His belief in justice never wavered.

彼の正義への信念は決して揺るがなかった。

B2 noun ɪˈfɪʃ.ən.si

efficiency

効率

Meaning

The state or quality of being efficient; achieving maximum productivity with minimum wasted effort or expense.

Example

Efficiency in communication is crucial for businesses.

コミュニケーションにおける効率はビジネスにとって重要です。

C1 verb /ˈhaɪdʒæk/

hijack

ハイジャック

Meaning

to take control of a vehicle or situation illegally or by force

Example

The criminals attempted to hijack the airplane.

犯罪者たちは飛行機をハイジャックしようとした。

C1 verb /spɔːn/

spawn

生み出す

Meaning

to produce or generate, often in large numbers

Example

The video game has spawned many sequels.

そのビデオゲームは多くの続編を生み出しました。

A2 conjunction /ˈwɛðər/

whether

かどうか

Meaning

used to express a doubt or choice between alternatives

Example

I don’t know whether I should go.

私は行くべきかどうか分かりません。

C2 noun /prɪˈzɛntmənt/

presentment

正式な提示

Meaning

The act of presenting something formally or officially; a formal statement or document.

Example

The lawyer made a presentment of the evidence to the court.

弁護士は証拠を法廷に提示しました。

A2 noun/verb /puːl/

pool

プール

Meaning

a small body of still water, or a game played in a rectangular table with balls

Example

The children swam in the pool all afternoon.

子供たちは午後ずっとプールで泳いでいました。

C2 noun /ˈhɜːrmɪtɪdʒ/

hermitage

隠遁所

Meaning

A secluded residence or retreat, often for a hermit or religious recluse.

Example

The monk spent years in a hermitage deep in the forest.

その僧侶は森の奥深くの隠遁所で数年間を過ごしました。

C2 noun /aɪˈoʊtə/

iota

微小な量

Meaning

An extremely small amount.

Example

He did not show an iota of fear.

彼は恐怖の一片も見せませんでした。

C1 noun /prəˈtruːʒən/

protrusion

突起

Meaning

Something that sticks out or projects from a surface.

Example

The protrusion on the wall made it difficult to move the furniture.

壁の突起により、家具を動かすのが難しくなった。

C1 adjective /ˈdɔːr.mənt/

Dormant

非アクティブ; 眠っている; 一時的に保留された; 現在アクティブではない

Meaning

inactive; sleeping; temporarily suspended; not currently active

Example

The volcano has been dormant for over a century.

火山は1世紀以上の間休眠状態です。

B1 noun /ˈtaɪ.təl/

Title

タイトル; 地位; 称号

Meaning

the name of a book, movie, or other work; a word used before someone's name to show rank or status

Example

The title of the book is very interesting.

その本のタイトルはとても興味深いです。

B2 adjective /ɪnˈfɪə.ri.ər/

inferior

劣等

Meaning

Of lower quality, rank, or status.

Example

This material is inferior to the one we used before.

この素材は以前使ったものより劣っています。

B1 adjective /rɪˈtaɪərd/

Retired

引退した

Meaning

having left one's job and ceased to work; withdrawn from activity

Example

My retired grandfather enjoys gardening in his free time.

私の引退した祖父は自由な時間に園芸を楽しんでいます。

A2 noun /ˈbɪznəsˌwʊmən/

businesswoman

実業家の女性

Meaning

a woman who works in business, especially one who owns or manages a company

Example

The businesswoman expanded her company into international markets.

その実業家の女性は会社を国際市場へ拡大した。

B2 noun /hoʊm ˈdɪstrɪkt/

home district

出身地区

Meaning

the district where a person was born or originally comes from

Example

He returned to his home district after many years abroad.

彼は長年の海外生活の後、出身地区に戻った。

B1 noun /ɪnˈstrʌkʃən/

instruction

指示

Meaning

Detailed information telling how something should be done or operated.

Example

Please read the instruction carefully before using the machine.

機械を使用する前に指示をよく読んでください。

C2 noun əˈdrɔɪt.nəs

adroitness

巧みさ

Meaning

Cleverness or skill, especially in using the hands or mind; skillful dexterity.

Example

His adroitness in negotiations secured the deal.

彼の交渉での巧みさが契約を成立させた。

C1 noun /ˈwɪzərdri/

wizardry

魔法の技術

Meaning

The art or practice of magic; great skill or expertise in something.

Example

The programmer's wizardry amazed everyone in the room.

プログラマーの魔法の技術は部屋の中の全員を驚かせました。

C1 adjective /kəˈlæpsəbl̩/

collapsible

折りたたみ式

Meaning

able to be folded down or reduced in size

Example

She bought a collapsible chair for camping.

彼女はキャンプ用に折りたたみ式の椅子を買いました。

C1 adjective /ˈpɜːrsənəbl/

personable

魅力的

Meaning

having a pleasant appearance and manner; attractive and friendly

Example

The new teacher is very personable and easy to talk to.

新しい先生はとても魅力的で話しやすいです。

A2 noun /bænd/

band

バンド

Meaning

a group of musicians who play music together

Example

The band performed live at the concert.

バンドはコンサートでライブパフォーマンスをしました。

C1 noun /ˈlaɪm.stoʊn/

Lime stone

石灰岩

Meaning

a hard sedimentary rock, composed mainly of calcium carbonate or dolomite, used as building material and in the making of cement

Example

The ancient building was made of limestone blocks.

その古代の建物は石灰岩のブロックで作られていました

B1 noun wɛlθ

wealth

富

Meaning

The state of being rich; material prosperity; an abundance of valuable possessions or money.

Example

Wealth creation involves building assets that earn while you sleep.

富の創出には、あなたが眠っている間にお金を生む資産を作ることが含まれます。

A2 noun /stʌf/

stuff

物

Meaning

a collection of things or materials, typically unspecified or uncountable

Example

She packed all her stuff into the suitcase.

彼女はすべての物をスーツケースに詰め込んだ。

B2 noun /ɡler/

Glare

怒りのこもった凝視; 強くてまぶしい光

Meaning

a fierce or angry stare; a strong and dazzling light

Example

The teacher's stern glare silenced the noisy students immediately.

先生の厳しい視線は、すぐに騒がしい学生たちを静めました。

B2 adjective /ˈlɪt.ər.ət/

Literate

識字; 教育を受けた; 良い教育を受けた

Meaning

able to read and write; educated; well-educated

Example

She is a very literate person who reads extensively.

彼女は非常に教育を受けた人で、広範囲に読書をします。

B2 noun /rɪˈlaɪ.əns/

Reliance

依存

Meaning

the state of depending on something or someone for support or help

Example

His reliance on technology is concerning.

技術への依存は懸念すべきことです。

B2 adverb /ˈsɪmɪlərli/

similarly

同様に

Meaning

in a similar way

Example

Similarly, we can achieve success with dedication and hard work.

同様に、私たちは献身と努力によって成功を収めることができます。

C1 verb /ɪˈvɪkt/

evict

立ち退かせる

Meaning

To expel someone from a property, usually by legal process.

Example

The landlord decided to evict the tenants for not paying rent.

家主は家賃未払いでテナントを立ち退かせることに決めました。

B2 adjective /aʊtˈstændɪŋ/

outstanding

優れた

Meaning

extremely good or impressive; not yet resolved or paid

Example

She received an award for her outstanding performance.

彼女は優れたパフォーマンスで賞を受賞しました。

A2 noun /steɪdʒ/

stage

ステージ

Meaning

a raised platform or area for performances or presentations

Example

The actor stepped onto the stage to deliver his speech.

俳優は演説をするためにステージに上がった。

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。

B1 noun /kɑːrt/

Cart

カート

Meaning

a wheeled vehicle for carrying goods; a shopping cart

Example

The farmer loaded hay onto his cart.

農夫は干し草をカートに載せました。

B2 adjective /ˈskætərd/

Scattered

散らばった; 散在する;

Meaning

spread widely apart; dispersed; occurring here and there

Example

Scattered showers are expected throughout the day.

1日中、散らばったシャワーが予想されています。

C2 noun /ˈæpəplɛksi/

apoplexy

脳卒中や極端な怒りによる突然の意識喪失や制御の喪失

Meaning

A sudden loss of consciousness or control due to stroke or extreme anger.

Example

The old man nearly had apoplexy when he heard the shocking news.

その老人は衝撃的なニュースを聞いてほとんどアポプレキシーを起こしました。

B1 verb əˈdrɛst

addressed

対応した

Meaning

To think about and begin to deal with an issue or problem.

Example

Addressing key problems is vital for long-term change.

主要な問題に取り組むことは、長期的な変化にとって重要です。

C1 adjective /ˈruːfəl/

rueful

後悔した

Meaning

Expressing sorrow, regret, or pity.

Example

He gave a rueful smile after losing the match.

試合に負けた後、彼は後悔の笑顔を見せた。

B2 noun /prɒp/

prop

小道具

Meaning

an object used on stage by actors during a performance; something that supports or holds up

Example

The actor forgot his prop on stage.

俳優はステージで小道具を忘れた。

C2 verb /rɪˈtrɛntʃ/

retrench

コスト削減、従業員の解雇

Meaning

to reduce costs, spending, or staff to save resources

Example

The company had to retrench employees due to financial difficulties.

会社は財政的な困難のため、従業員をリトレンチしなければならなかった。

B2 noun /ˈsɛntəmənt/

Sentiment

感情

Meaning

a feeling or opinion, especially one based on emotion; tender feelings of affection

Example

Public sentiment was strongly against the new policy.

世論は新しい政策に強く反対していた。

B1 adjective /ˈɡɪl.ti/

Guilty

有罪

Meaning

having committed a crime or offense; feeling responsible for wrongdoing

Example

She felt guilty about lying to her parents.

彼女は両親に嘘をついたことに対して有罪だと感じていた。

C2 adjective /ˌmɒnəkrəˈmætɪk/

monochromatic

Meaning

Consisting of or displaying only one color.

Example

The artist created a striking monochromatic painting in shades of blue.

B2 verb /ˈsɪmbəlaɪz/

symbolize

象徴する

Meaning

to represent or stand for something else

Example

The dove symbolizes peace across cultures.

鳩は文化を超えて平和を象徴しています。

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。

B2 noun /əˈfens/

Offence

違反; 犯罪

Meaning

a breach of law or rule; an annoyance or resentment

Example

Stealing is a serious offence punishable by law.

窃盗は法律で罰せられる重大な違反です。

C2 adjective /ɪkˌstɛmpəˈreɪniəs/

extemporaneous

準備なしで行う

Meaning

Spoken or done without preparation.

Example

He gave an extemporaneous speech at the meeting.

彼は会議で即興のスピーチをしました。

B2 noun /ɪnˈvɒlvmənt/

involvement

関与

Meaning

the act of taking part in something

Example

His involvement in the project was crucial.

彼のプロジェクトへの関与は重要だった。

C1 verb /ˈkrʌmpəl/

crumple

くしゃくしゃにする

Meaning

to crush something into folds or wrinkles

Example

He crumpled the paper and threw it in the bin.

彼は紙をくしゃくしゃにしてゴミ箱に投げ入れました。

C2 noun /draɪd ˈfɛnjʊˌɡriːk livz/

Dried Fenugreek Leaves

乾燥フェヌグリークの葉

Meaning

dehydrated leaves of the fenugreek plant used as a herb in cooking

Example

Add dried fenugreek leaves to the curry for extra flavor.

カレーに乾燥フェヌグリークの葉を加えて、さらに風味を加えます。

C1 noun /ˈkɒmən kɑːp/

Common Carp

コイ

Meaning

A large freshwater fish widely cultivated for food

Example

Common carp is an important fish in aquaculture.

コイは養殖業で重要な魚です。

C2 noun /ˈprɒvəndər/

provender

家畜用の餌

Meaning

food or provisions, especially for livestock

Example

The barn was filled with provender for the cattle.

納屋は家畜用の餌でいっぱいだった。

B1 noun /ˌɒpəˈreɪʃən/

operation

手術

Meaning

an act or process of functioning or operating

Example

The hospital performed a successful operation.

病院は成功した手術を行いました。

C1 adjective /dæft/

daft

ばか

Meaning

Silly or foolish.

Example

It was a daft idea to go hiking without water.

水なしでハイキングに行くのはばかげた考えでした。

C1 adjective /ʌnˈsoʊld/

unsold

未販売の

Meaning

not sold; remaining without a buyer

Example

The unsold goods were returned to the warehouse.

未販売の商品は倉庫に戻されました。

C1 adjective /miːk/

Meek

おとなしくて従順; 謙虚; 忍耐強い

Meaning

gentle and submissive; humble; patient

Example

Despite his power, he remained meek and humble.

力があっても、彼は謙虚で優しいままでした。

C2 adjective /ˈoʊ.pən ˈhæn.dɪd/

Open-handed

寛大な; 自由な

Meaning

Generous; liberal; giving freely;

Example

He is very open-handed with his money and always helps those in need.

彼は自分の金に非常に寛大で、いつも困っている人々を助けています。

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。

B2 adjective /ˈlaɪ.ə.bəl/

Liable

責任がある; 義務がある;

Meaning

legally responsible; accountable; obligated

Example

The company is liable for any damages caused by their defective products.

その会社は欠陥商品によって引き起こされた損害に責任があります。

A2 noun ˈsɜːrvɪs

service

サービス

Meaning

An act of helping or doing work for someone.

Example

True education promotes the value of service to others.

本当の教育は他人に対するサービスの価値を促進します。

B1 noun/verb /əˈwɔːrd/

award

賞

Meaning

a prize or recognition given for an achievement; to give a prize or recognition

Example

She received an award for her outstanding performance.

彼女は優れたパフォーマンスで賞を受けました。

C2 verb /ɪnˈvaɪərən/

environ

囲む

Meaning

to surround or enclose; to encircle

Example

Mountains environ the small valley.

山々は小さな谷を囲んでいます。

B2 noun əˈmendmənt

amendment

修正案

Meaning

A minor change in a document.

Example

The amendment was not supported.

その修正案は支持されませんでした。

C1 noun dɛkˈstɛr.ɪ.ti

dexterity

器用さ

Meaning

Skill in performing tasks, especially with the hands; mental skill or adroitness.

Example

His dexterity in playing the piano amazed the audience.

ピアノを弾く彼の器用さに観客は驚いた。

B2 verb /rɪˈstreɪn/

restrain

抑制する

Meaning

to hold back or control; to limit or restrict

Example

Please restrain your dog.

犬を制御してください。

C1 noun /ɪˈreləvəns/

irrelevance

無関係性

Meaning

the quality of not being connected to or important for a particular matter; lack of significance

Example

His long explanation only highlighted the irrelevance of the details to the main issue.

彼の長い説明は、細部が主な問題と無関係であることを強調しただけだった。

C1 adjective /fəˈnætɪk/

Fanatic

熱狂的な

Meaning

extremely passionate about something; showing excessive enthusiasm or devotion

Example

He is a fanatic supporter of his football team.

彼はサッカーチームの熱狂的なサポーターです。

B1 noun /sʌm/

sum

合計

Meaning

the total amount resulting from the addition of two or more numbers or items

Example

The sum of 8 and 12 is 20.

8と12の合計は20です。

B2 noun /ˈpɪt.ʃər/

Pitcher

ピッチャー, 水差し

Meaning

a large container with a handle and spout used for storing and pouring liquids

Example

The water pitcher on the table was filled with ice-cold lemonade.

テーブルの上の水差しは氷冷たくてレモネードが入っていた。

C1 verb /ɪˈspaʊz/

espouse

支持する

Meaning

To adopt or support a cause, belief, or way of life.

Example

She espoused the philosophy of nonviolence throughout her career.

彼女はキャリアを通じて非暴力の哲学を支持していました。

C1 adjective ˌɪn.krəˈmen.təl

incremental

増分的

Meaning

Relating to or denoting an increase or addition, especially one of a series on a fixed scale; proceeding in small stages.

Example

Incremental changes ensure sustainability.

増分的な変化は持続可能性を確保します。

A2 noun /staɪl/

Style

スタイル

Meaning

a particular way of doing something; a distinctive appearance or manner of expression

Example

She has her own unique style of writing that captivates readers.

彼女は読者を魅了する独自の書き方を持っている。

C2 verb /əˈvɜːr/

aver

断言する

Meaning

to state or assert something confidently and strongly

Example

She averred that she was innocent.

彼女は無罪だと主張した。

B2 verb /prɪˈskrʌɪb/

prescribe

処方する

Meaning

to recommend or authorize the use of something, especially medicine

Example

The doctor prescribed medication for my cold.

医者は私の風邪のために薬を処方しました。

C1 noun /ˈpraɪməsi/

primacy

優先

Meaning

the state of being first in importance or authority

Example

The primacy of education cannot be denied.

教育の優先性は否定できません。

C1 noun /hɔːrd/

horde

群衆

Meaning

A large group or crowd, especially one that is disorderly or difficult to control.

Example

A horde of fans gathered outside the stadium.

スタジアムの外でファンの群衆が集まりました。

C1 adjective /ˈæv.ɪd/

avid

熱心な

Meaning

having an eager desire or enthusiasm for something

Example

She is an avid reader of mystery novels.

彼女はミステリー小説の熱心な読者です。