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 adjective /ˈdɑːsəl/ or /ˈdəʊsaɪl/

docile

従順な

Meaning

easily managed, taught, or controlled; submissive

Example

The docile puppy quickly learned new tricks.

従順な子犬はすぐに新しい技を覚えました。

C1 noun /kæpˈtɪv.ɪ.ti/

Captivity

監禁

Meaning

the condition of being imprisoned or confined

Example

After years of captivity, the prisoner was finally released.

長年の監禁の後、囚人は最終的に解放されました。

C1 noun /mɑːrˈsuːpiəl/

marsupial

袋で子供を育てる哺乳類

Meaning

A type of mammal that carries and nourishes its young in a pouch, like kangaroos and koalas.

Example

The kangaroo is a well-known marsupial.

カンガルーはよく知られたマースピアルです。

C1 adjective /ˌʌnˈɪntɪmeɪtɪŋ/

unintimating

示唆しない

Meaning

Not giving a hint or suggestion; not indicating.

Example

His unintimating tone gave no clue of his true feelings.

彼の示唆しない口調は彼の本当の気持ちを示すものではありませんでした。

C1 noun /mɜːrθ/

mirth

喜び

Meaning

Great joy, amusement, or laughter.

Example

The festival was full of mirth and laughter.

フェスティバルは喜びと笑いでいっぱいでした。

C1 adjective /ˈtɔːrtʃuəs/

tortuous

曲がりくねった, 複雑

Meaning

Full of twists and turns; excessively complex or complicated.

Example

The tortuous mountain road made driving very difficult.

曲がりくねった山道が運転を非常に難しくした。

C1 adjective /ɪmˈpɜːrsənl/

impersonal

無個性

Meaning

not influenced by, showing, or involving personal feelings; lacking human warmth or emotion

Example

The letter was written in a very impersonal style.

その手紙は非常に無個性的なスタイルで書かれていました。

C1 adjective /ˈpaɪ.əs/

Pious

敬虔な

Meaning

devoutly religious; showing reverence for God

Example

The pious monk spent hours in prayer every day.

敬虔な修道士は毎日何時間も祈りに捧げた。

C1 noun /ˌsəʊʃəˈbɪləti/

sociability

社交性

Meaning

The quality or state of being sociable; friendliness.

Example

Her sociability made her popular in the office.

彼女の社交性はオフィスで人気を集めました。

C1 noun /ɑːrˈmɑːdə/

armada

戦艦艦隊

Meaning

A large fleet of warships.

Example

The Spanish Armada sailed against England in 1588.

スペインのアルマダは1588年にイギリスに対して出航した。

C1 adjective /dɪˈsɪd.ju.əs/

deciduous

落葉樹

Meaning

Referring to trees that shed their leaves seasonally, typically in autumn.

Example

Oak and maple trees are deciduous, shedding leaves in autumn.

オークとカエデの木は落葉樹で、秋に葉を落とします。

C1 verb /rɪˈdiːm/

redeem

償う

Meaning

to compensate for faults or mistakes; to exchange something for value

Example

He managed to redeem his reputation after the scandal.

彼はスキャンダル後に自分の評判を回復しました。

C1 verb /ɪmˈbɛd/

imbed

埋め込む

Meaning

To fix firmly or deeply in a surrounding mass.

Example

The journalist imbedded himself with the troops to report firsthand.

ジャーナリストは部隊に埋め込まれて、最前線から報告を行った。

C1 adjective /ˈheɪ.nəs/

Heinous

凶悪

Meaning

extremely wicked or evil; abominable; morally reprehensible

Example

The heinous crime shocked the entire community.

その凶悪な犯罪はコミュニティ全体を衝撃を与えた。

C1 adjective ˈkʌm.bə.səm

cumbersome

重い、扱いにくい、運ぶのが難しい

Meaning

Heavy, unwieldy, difficult to handle or carry.

Example

The cumbersome luggage slowed him down.

重い荷物が彼を遅くした。

C1 adjective ˈklaɪ.mət rɪˈzɪl.i.ənt

climate-resilient

気候に強い

Meaning

Able to cope with the adverse effects of climate change; sustainable and adaptable.

Example

Climate-resilient crops can survive extreme weather conditions.

気候に強い作物は極端な天候にも耐えられます。

C1 noun /ˈliːdʒən/

legion

大規模な人々のグループ、特に兵士; 大量

Meaning

a large group of people, especially soldiers; a great number

Example

The Roman army was divided into legions.

ローマ軍は軍団に分かれていました。

C1 adjective /ˈməʊltən/

molten

溶けた

Meaning

Made into liquid by heat; melted.

Example

The blacksmith poured molten metal into the mold.

鍛冶屋は型に溶けた金属を注ぎました。

C1 verb /ɡrʌnt/

grunt

Meaning

to make a low, rough sound, often when exerting effort or expressing annoyance

Example

He grunted as he lifted the heavy box.

C1 verb ɪkˈstræp.ə.leɪt

Extrapolate

外挿する

Meaning

Making future estimates based on existing information

Example

Scientists extrapolate climate changes based on past data.

科学者たちは過去のデータに基づいて気候変動を外挿します。

C1 noun /ˈkɒlərə/

cholera

Meaning

An infectious disease of the small intestine causing severe vomiting and diarrhea.

Example

The village suffered an outbreak of cholera after the flood.

C1 verb /dɪˈsweɪd/

dissuade

思いとどまらせる

Meaning

To persuade someone not to do something.

Example

She tried to dissuade him from quitting his job.

彼女は彼に仕事を辞めさせないように説得しようとした。

C1 adjective ɪˈroʊ.ni.əs

erroneous

誤った、間違った

Meaning

Wrong; incorrect.

Example

His assumptions were completely erroneous.

彼の仮定は完全に誤っていた。

C1 noun /ˌɪnɪkˈspɪəriəns/

inexperience

未経験

Meaning

Lack of knowledge or skill in a particular activity or field.

Example

His inexperience in handling negotiations was evident.

交渉における彼の未経験は明らかでした。

C1 verb /ɪˈkweɪt/

equate

等しい

Meaning

To consider as equal or equivalent.

Example

Many people equate wealth with success.

多くの人々は富と成功を同一視します。

C1 noun /væt/

vat

大きな容器

Meaning

A large container used for holding liquids such as dye or wine.

Example

The workers filled the vat with freshly pressed grape juice.

作業員たちは新しく絞ったぶどうジュースを大きな容器に入れました。

C1 adjective /ˈsɛreɪtɪd/

serrated

鋸歯状の

Meaning

Having a notched or saw-toothed edge.

Example

The bread knife had a serrated blade.

パンナイフは鋸歯状の刃を持っていた。

C1 verb /ˈsmʌðər/

smother

窒息させる / 覆う

Meaning

to kill someone by covering their nose and mouth to prevent breathing; to cover something completely; to overwhelm with excessive attention or affection

Example

She smothered the fire with a blanket.

彼女は毛布で火を覆った。

C1 adjective /ɑːrˈkeɪn/

arcane

難解な

Meaning

understood by few; mysterious or secret

Example

The professor’s lecture was full of arcane details that only specialists could follow.

教授の講義は専門家だけが理解できるようなアーケインな詳細で満ちていました。

C1 verb/noun /ˈrɛlɪʃ/

relish

楽しむ / 調味料

Meaning

to greatly enjoy; also a condiment or sauce

Example

She relished the opportunity to travel abroad.

彼女は海外旅行の機会を大いに楽しんでいました。

C1 noun /ˈprɒvɪdəns/

providence

神の摂理

Meaning

the protective care of God or nature as a spiritual power; foresight or prudence

Example

They believed their survival was due to divine providence.

彼らは自分たちの生存が神の摂理によるものであると信じていました。

C1 noun /dɪˈrɪʒən/

derision

嘲笑

Meaning

Contemptuous ridicule or mockery.

Example

His ideas were greeted with derision by the audience.

彼のアイデアは観客によって嘲笑された。

C1 noun /ˈmeɪsən/

mason

石工

Meaning

a person skilled in building with stone, brick, or concrete

Example

The mason carefully laid the bricks for the new house.

石工は新しい家のために慎重にレンガを積みました。

C1 adjective /ˈpʊʃi/

pushy

押し付けがましい

Meaning

excessively assertive or aggressive, often annoyingly so

Example

The salesperson was too pushy, which drove customers away.

その販売員はあまりにも押し付けがましく、顧客を遠ざけました。

C1 noun /ɪɡˌzɪl.əˈreɪ.ʃən/

exhilaration

興奮または喜び

Meaning

A feeling of excitement, happiness, or elation.

Example

The feeling of exhilaration after a roller-coaster ride is amazing.

ジェットコースターの後のエクスヒラレーションの感覚は素晴らしいです。

C1 verb /riːˈpeɪ.tri.eɪt/

repatriate

帰還させる

Meaning

To return someone to their own country, often after war or imprisonment.

Example

The government worked to repatriate the refugees safely.

政府は難民を安全に帰国させるために尽力しました。

C1 adjective /ɪˈnɒkjuəs/

innocuous

無害な

Meaning

Not harmful or offensive.

Example

His remark was completely innocuous and not meant to offend anyone.

彼の発言は完全に無害で、誰かを傷つける意図はなかった。

C1 noun /ˈfræk.tʃər/

Fracture

骨折; 骨のひび割れ

Meaning

the cracking or breaking of a hard object or material; a break in a bone

Example

The doctor confirmed that he had a hairline fracture in his wrist.

医者は彼の手首に髪の毛のような骨折があることを確認しました。

C1 noun, adjective, verb /ʃæm/

sham

偽り

Meaning

something that is not what it appears to be; a false or fake thing; to pretend

Example

The deal turned out to be a sham.

その取引は偽りであることが判明しました。

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 /bɜːrθ/

Berth

寝台; 船、列車、または他の乗り物で寝る場所

Meaning

a sleeping place in a ship, train, or other vehicle; a place where a ship can dock

Example

I booked an upper berth on the overnight train.

私は夜行列車で上段の寝台を予約しました。

C1 noun kəˈrəʊ.ʒən

corrosion

腐食

Meaning

The gradual destruction of materials by chemical or electrochemical reaction, especially of metals by oxidation.

Example

Corrosion in pipes leads to leakage.

パイプ内の腐食は漏れの原因となります。

C1 adjective ɔːɡˈmen.tɪd

augmented

拡張された、改善された、広げられた

Meaning

having been made greater in size or value.

Example

The new software provided augmented reality features.

新しいソフトウェアは拡張現実の機能を提供しました。

C1 adjective /ˌhaɪdroʊɪˈlɛktrɪk/

hydroelectric

水力発電

Meaning

Relating to or denoting the generation of electricity using flowing water.

Example

The country invested heavily in hydroelectric power plants.

その国は水力発電所に多額の投資をしました。

C1 noun ˈdɛf.ər.əns

deference

敬意

Meaning

Humble submission and respect.

Example

He showed deference to his elderly mentor.

彼は年上のメンターに敬意を示しました。

C1 noun /ˈheɪvən/

haven

避難所

Meaning

a safe place or shelter

Example

The library became a haven for students during exams.

試験中、図書館は学生たちの避難所となった。

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 verb /ɪˈlæps/

elapse

経過する

Meaning

to pass or go by, usually referring to time

Example

Several hours elapsed before he finally returned home.

数時間が経過し、彼はようやく家に帰った。

C1 noun /ˈpoʊtənsi/

potency

効力

Meaning

The power or ability of something to affect or influence; strength or effectiveness.

Example

The potency of the new medicine amazed the doctors.

新薬の効力に医者たちは驚きました。

C1 noun /trænsˈfjuːʒən/

transfusion

輸血

Meaning

the process of transferring blood or another fluid into a person's vein

Example

The patient received a blood transfusion after the accident.

事故後、患者は輸血を受けました。

C1 noun /ˈvæntɪdʒ/

vantage

有利な位置

Meaning

a position or situation that gives an advantage or a good view

Example

From this vantage, we could see the entire valley.

この位置から、私たちは谷全体を見ることができました。

C1 noun /əˈsɛndənsi/

ascendancy

優位, 支配

Meaning

A position of power, influence, or control over others.

Example

The company gained ascendancy in the market through innovation.

その会社は革新を通じて市場で優位を獲得しました。

C1 adjective /ˈpraɪ.məl/

primal

原始的, 基本的

Meaning

Relating to the earliest stage of development; essential or fundamental.

Example

Fear is one of the most primal emotions humans experience.

恐怖は人間が経験する最も原始的な感情の一つです。

C1 noun /əˌtɜːni ˈdʒɛnərəl/

attorney-general

司法長官

Meaning

The chief legal officer of a state or country.

Example

The attorney-general announced new reforms to strengthen justice.

司法長官は司法の強化のための新しい改革を発表しました。

C1 noun /kwɪnˈtɛt/

quintet

クインテット

Meaning

A group of five people or things, especially musicians.

Example

The jazz quintet performed beautifully.

ジャズのクインテットは見事に演奏しました。

C1 noun /ˈwed.lɒk/

Wed lock

結婚

Meaning

the state of being married; matrimony

Example

They have been happily united in wedlock for twenty years.

彼らは二十年間幸せに結婚しています。

C1 noun /kwɔːrˈtɛt/

quartet

カルテット

Meaning

A group of four people playing music or singing together.

Example

The string quartet performed beautifully at the concert.

弦楽四重奏団はコンサートで素晴らしい演奏をしました。

C1 adjective dɪˈskrɪmɪnətɔːri

discriminatory

差別的

Meaning

Making or showing an unfair or prejudicial distinction between different categories of people or things.

Example

Discriminatory policies triggered protests.

差別的な政策は抗議を引き起こしました。

C1 noun /ˌfɪɡjʊˈriːn/

figurine

小さな装飾用の像

Meaning

a small ornamental statue or model of a human or animal

Example

She bought a porcelain figurine of a dancing ballerina.

彼女はダンスをするバレリーナの陶器のフィギュリンを買いました。

C1 adjective /tjuːˈmʌltʃuəs/

tumultuous

動揺

Meaning

Characterized by disorder, noisy excitement, or emotional agitation.

Example

They had a tumultuous relationship full of ups and downs.

彼らは浮き沈みのある激動の関係を持っていました。

C1 verb /ˈdæb.əl/

dabble

軽く取り組む

Meaning

To take part in an activity in a casual or superficial way.

Example

He dabbled in painting during his college days.

彼は大学時代に絵を描くことを楽しんでいた。

C1 noun /ɪmˈbɑː.ɡoʊ/

embargo

貿易禁止

Meaning

A trade ban, restriction, or prohibition imposed by a government or international organization on a country.

Example

The UN imposed an embargo on arms exports.

国連は武器輸出に対して禁輸を課しました。

C1 adjective /seɪdʒ/

Sage

賢明な; 判断力のある; 経験豊かな

Meaning

wise; showing wisdom from experience; prudent; having good judgment

Example

The sage advice from the elder helped solve the problem.

長老の賢明な助言が問題を解決するのに役立った。

C1 noun, verb /ˈbʌtrəs/

buttress

支柱, 支え

Meaning

a structure built against a wall for support; to support or strengthen

Example

The cathedral walls were buttressed to prevent collapse.

大聖堂の壁は崩壊を防ぐために支えられていました。

C1 verb /ˈkrɪsən/

christen

洗礼名を付ける

Meaning

to give a name to someone at baptism or to name something officially

Example

They christened the ship after the queen.

彼らは船に女王の名前を付けました。

C1 noun /ˈθɪk.ɪt/

Thicket

茂み; 低木の成長

Meaning

a dense group of bushes or trees; a thick growth of shrubs

Example

The rabbit disappeared into the thicket.

ウサギは茂みに消えました。

C1 adjective ɪnɪɡˈzɔːstɪbəl

inexhaustible

尽きることのない

Meaning

Unable to be used up or worn out; limitless.

Example

His inexhaustible energy allowed him to work tirelessly on his projects.

彼の尽きることのないエネルギーは、彼がプロジェクトに休むことなく取り組むことを可能にしました。

C1 noun /ˌkɒn.stəˈleɪ.ʃən/

constellation

星座

Meaning

a group of stars forming a recognizable pattern in the night sky

Example

Orion is one of the most famous constellations.

オリオン座は最も有名な星座の一つです。

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 /ˈmɒdʒʊlər/

modular

モジュラー

Meaning

Employing or involving a module or modules as the basis of design or construction.

Example

The modular design allows for easy customization and scalability.

モジュラー設計は簡単なカスタマイズとスケーラビリティを提供します。

C1 verb /dɪˈsɛkt/

dissect

Meaning

to cut apart an animal, plant, or other organism to study its internal parts; to analyze something in detail

Example

In biology class, students had to dissect a frog to learn about its anatomy.

C1 noun ˈfeɪz.aʊt

phase-out

段階的廃止

Meaning

A gradual reduction and eventual elimination of something.

Example

A phase-out of fossil fuels was agreed upon.

化石燃料の段階的廃止が合意されました。

C1 noun lɪˈkwɪd.ə.ti

liquidity

流動性

Meaning

The availability of liquid assets to a market or company; the ability to convert assets into cash quickly.

Example

Maintaining liquidity is crucial for financial stability.

流動性の維持は財務の安定性にとって重要です。

C1 verb /ˈmʌmbəl/

mumble

Meaning

To speak quietly and not clearly so that words are difficult to understand.

Example

He mumbled an apology before leaving.

C1 noun /ˈdʊr.i.ən/

Durian

ドリアン

Meaning

a large spiky tropical fruit known for its strong smell and creamy custard-like flesh

Example

Durian is known as the king of fruits in Southeast Asia despite its pungent odor.

ドリアンは強い匂いにもかかわらず、東南アジアで果物の王として知られている。

C1 noun /ˈræp.tʃər/

rapture

狂喜, 恍惚

Meaning

A feeling of intense joy, delight, or ecstasy.

Example

She listened to the music in rapture.

彼女は音楽に没頭して、狂喜していました。

C1 verb /dɪˈluːd/

delude

だます

Meaning

To mislead someone into believing something that is not true.

Example

He deluded himself into thinking he could win the race without training.

彼は訓練なしでレースに勝てると思い込み、自分をだました。

C1 adjective /ˈplaɪənt/

pliant

柔軟な、影響を受けやすいまたは適応可能な

Meaning

flexible; easily influenced or adaptable

Example

She has a pliant personality that adapts well to new situations.

彼女は新しい状況にうまく適応できる柔軟な性格を持っています。

C1 noun /ˈɒktɪv/

octave

Meaning

A series of eight musical notes, or the interval between one musical pitch and another with double its frequency.

Example

The singer's voice could easily reach the higher octave.

C1 adjective /ˈtɛlˌteɪl/

telltale

明白な

Meaning

Revealing something that is usually hidden; giving away a secret or clue.

Example

The telltale signs of fatigue were visible on his face.

疲労の明白な兆候が彼の顔に現れていた。

C1 verb /ˈɛkstrəˌdaɪt/

extradite

引き渡す

Meaning

to hand over a person accused or convicted of a crime to another country or state

Example

The government agreed to extradite the fugitive to his home country.

政府はその逃亡者を自国に引き渡すことに同意した。

C1 noun /rɪˈpɔːrtɪʒ/

reportage

報道

Meaning

the act of reporting news or describing events in the media

Example

The magazine is known for its detailed reportage of political issues.

その雑誌は政治問題に関する詳細な報道で知られています。

C1 verb /daɪˈluːt/

dilute

薄める

Meaning

To make a liquid thinner or weaker by adding water or another solvent.

Example

You should dilute the juice with water before serving it to children.

子供たちに出す前にジュースを水で薄めるべきです。

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。

C1 noun /ˈɛksɜːrpt/

excerpt

抜粋

Meaning

A short portion taken from a text, film, or piece of music.

Example

The teacher read an excerpt from the novel.

先生は小説から一節を読みました。

C1 noun /ˈɪn.tə.mə.si/

Intimacy

親密さ; 親しみ

Meaning

close familiarity or friendship; closeness; a private cozy atmosphere

Example

The couple valued the emotional intimacy they shared more than material possessions.

そのカップルは物質的な所有物よりも、共有した感情的な親密さを大切にしていました。

C1 noun /ˈbɛərnəs/

bareness

裸の状態

Meaning

the state of being bare or uncovered; lack of decoration, warmth, or concealment

Example

The bareness of the room made it feel cold and unwelcoming.

部屋の裸の状態が冷たく居心地の悪い感じを与えた。

C1 noun /stɑːr ˈæn.ɪs/

Star Anise

スターアニス

Meaning

star-shaped spice pod with a licorice-like flavor used in cooking

Example

She added star anise to the soup for aromatic flavor.

彼女はスープに香り豊かな風味を加えるためにスターアニスを入れました。

C1 verb /dəˈmɛstɪkeɪt/

domesticate

家畜化する

Meaning

to tame an animal for use by humans; to adapt something for domestic use

Example

Humans domesticated dogs thousands of years ago.

人間は数千年前に犬を家畜化しました。

C1 noun /səbˈmɜːrdʒəns/

submergence

水没

Meaning

the act or process of being submerged or going underwater

Example

The submergence of coastal areas is a major concern due to rising sea levels.

海面上昇による沿岸地域の水没は重大な懸念事項です。

C1 noun /ˈrɛvərəns/

reverence

尊敬

Meaning

deep respect for someone or something

Example

The students showed reverence to their teacher.

学生たちは先生に尊敬を示した。

C1 verb /rɪˈsɜːrdʒ/

resurge

再興

Meaning

To rise, increase, or become active again after a decline.

Example

Interest in traditional crafts has begun to resurge.

伝統工芸に対する関心が再び高まり始めています。

C1 noun /ˌrɛkwɪˈzɪʃən/

requisition

要求

Meaning

An official order laying claim to the use of property or materials; a formal demand or request.

Example

The manager submitted a requisition for new office supplies.

マネージャーは新しいオフィス用品のためのレクイジションを提出しました。

C1 noun /ˌɪntərˌɒpərəˈbɪləti/

interoperability

相互運用性

Meaning

The ability of computer systems or software to exchange and make use of information.

Example

The interoperability of different software systems ensures seamless workflow.

異なるソフトウェアシステムの相互運用性は、シームレスな作業の流れを確保します。

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 adjective /ɪnˈdʌstriəs/

industrious

勤勉な

Meaning

Hardworking and diligent in one's duties.

Example

She is an industrious student who always completes her assignments on time.

彼女は常に期限通りに課題を終わらせる勤勉な学生です。

C1 adjective /ˈtɪpsi/

tipsy

ほろ酔い

Meaning

slightly drunk

Example

She felt tipsy after just one glass of wine.

ワインを一杯飲んだ後、彼女は少し酔った気がした。

C1 noun kəˈlæt.ər.əl

collateral

担保、ローンの保証として提供される資産

Meaning

Something pledged as security for repayment of a loan, to be forfeited in the event of a default.

Example

The bank requires collateral for loan approval.

銀行はローン承認のために担保を要求します。

C1 noun/verb /ɡrʌdʒ/

grudge

Meaning

A persistent feeling of ill will or resentment from a past insult or injury.

Example

She still holds a grudge against him for what happened years ago.

C1 verb /əˈseɪl/

assail

攻撃する

Meaning

to attack violently, either physically or with words

Example

The politician was assailed with difficult questions.

政治家は難しい質問で攻撃された。

C1 noun /ˈpæntəmaɪm/

pantomime

パントマイム

Meaning

A type of theatrical performance using gestures and movements without spoken words; in Britain, a musical comedy play for families performed at Christmas.

Example

The children enjoyed the Christmas pantomime at the local theater.

子供たちは地元の劇場でクリスマスのパントマイムを楽しんだ。

C1 adverb /ˈvælɪdli/

validly

有効に

Meaning

in a legally, logically, or officially acceptable manner

Example

The contract was validly signed by both parties.

契約は両当事者によって有効に署名されました。

C1 adjective ˈleɪ.tənt

latent

潜在的または隠された

Meaning

Existing but not yet developed or manifested; hidden potential.

Example

His artistic talent remained latent for years.

彼の芸術的な才能は何年もの間潜在的なままでした。

C1 adjective /ɪˈleɪtɪd/

elated

非常に幸せ

Meaning

Extremely happy and excited.

Example

She was elated when she heard the good news.

良い知らせを聞いたとき、彼女は非常に幸せでした。

C1 noun kənˈsjuː.mə.rɪ.zəm

consumerism

消費主義

Meaning

The tendency to increase consumption of goods and the importance given to consuming products.

Example

Modern consumerism leads to increased demand for luxury goods.

現代の消費主義は高級品の需要の増加を引き起こします。

C1 noun /kæsˈkeɪd/

Cascade

滝; 一連の段階や操作

Meaning

a waterfall; a succession of stages or operations

Example

The mountain cascade created a beautiful natural swimming pool below.

山の滝は下に美しい自然のスイミングプールを作りました。

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 adjective /ˈper.ɪ.ləs/

perilous

危険な, 危ない, 不安定な

Meaning

Full of danger or risk; hazardous and threatening.

Example

The explorers took a perilous journey.

探検家たちは危険な旅をしました。

C1 verb /pəˈveɪd/

pervade

広がる

Meaning

to spread through and be present in every part of something

Example

The smell of fresh flowers pervaded the entire room.

新鮮な花の香りが部屋全体に広がった。

C1 verb /ɪnˈɡʌlf/

engulf

飲み込む

Meaning

to completely surround or cover something or someone

Example

The village was engulfed by floodwaters.

その村は洪水に飲み込まれた。

C1 noun /əbˈzɜːvəns/

observance

遵守

Meaning

The practice of following a custom, rule, or religious law.

Example

The festival is held in observance of a centuries-old tradition.

その祭りは、数世代にわたる伝統を遵守して行われます。

C1 verb /ˌsuːpərˈsiːd/

supersede

置き換える

Meaning

To replace or take the place of something because it is more modern or effective.

Example

This new law will supersede the old regulations.

この新しい法律は古い規則を置き換えます。

C1 noun /kiː/

quay

桟橋

Meaning

A platform lying alongside or projecting into water for loading and unloading ships.

Example

The cargo was unloaded at the quay.

貨物は桟橋で荷降ろしされました。

C1 noun /kəˈloʊkwiəˌlɪzəm/

colloquialism

口語表現

Meaning

a word or phrase used in informal speech or writing

Example

The novel is full of regional colloquialisms.

その小説は地域の口語表現で満ちている。

C1 adjective /ˌeɪsɪˈmɛtrɪkəl/

asymmetrical

非対称

Meaning

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

Example

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

彼女は非対称のドレスを着て、皆の注目を集めていた。

C1 adjective /ɔːˈneɪt/

ornate

華やかな

Meaning

elaborately or highly decorated

Example

The palace hall was filled with ornate furniture and paintings.

宮殿のホールは華やかな家具と絵画でいっぱいだった。

C1 noun /dɪˈmiːnər/

demeanour

態度

Meaning

a person's outward behavior or appearance

Example

Her calm demeanour impressed everyone during the meeting.

会議中、彼女の落ち着いた態度は皆に印象を与えました。

C1 noun /ˈprɛsɪdəns/ or /prɪˈsiːdəns/

precedence

優先

Meaning

the condition of being considered more important than someone or something else; priority

Example

Safety takes precedence over speed in this factory.

この工場では、安全が速度より優先されます。

C1 adjective /ˈwɒn.tən/

Wanton

故意で挑発されていない; 性的に不謹慎または放蕩

Meaning

deliberate and unprovoked; sexually immodest or promiscuous

Example

The vandals caused wanton destruction to the public property.

破壊者たちは公共財産に故意の破壊をもたらしました。

C1 noun /ˌɪn.səˌbɔːr.dɪˈneɪ.ʃən/

insubordination

反抗

Meaning

Defiance of authority; refusal to obey orders.

Example

The soldier was punished for insubordination during the mission.

その兵士はミッション中の反抗で罰せられました。