C2 noun əˈlæk.rə.t̬i

alacrity

迅速で楽しい準備

Meaning

Brisk and cheerful readiness.

Example

He accepted the challenge with alacrity.

彼はアラクリティで挑戦を受け入れた。

B2 adjective /ˈvɒl.ən.tər.i/

Voluntary

自発的

Meaning

done willingly without being forced; given or done freely

Example

She made a voluntary donation to the charity.

彼女は慈善団体に自発的に寄付をしました。

B1 adverb /ˈrɒŋli/

wrongly

誤って

Meaning

in an incorrect or mistaken way; unfairly or unjustly

Example

He was wrongly accused of the crime.

彼はその犯罪で誤って非難された。

B2 noun /ˈsəʊ.ʃəl.ɪ.zəm/

socialism

社会主義

Meaning

An economic system where the means of production are owned by the state or community.

Example

In socialism, resources are distributed equally among citizens.

社会主義では、資源が市民間で平等に分配されます。

B2 noun /stəˈtɪstɪks/

statistics

統計

Meaning

the practice or science of collecting and analyzing numerical data

Example

The statistics showed an increase in the number of users last year.

統計は昨年のユーザー数の増加を示しました。

C1 noun /skɪt/

skit

寸劇

Meaning

a short, humorous performance or piece of writing

Example

The students performed a funny skit at the event.

学生たちはイベントで面白い寸劇を演じました。

B2 noun /ˈriːteɪlər/

retailer

小売業者

Meaning

a person or business that sells goods to consumers rather than to other businesses

Example

The retailer offers discounts on electronic products.

小売業者は電子製品に割引を提供しています。

C1 noun /ˈmʌs.tərd siːdz/

Mustard seeds

マスタードシード

Meaning

small round seeds from the mustard plant, used as a spice and for making mustard condiment

Example

Mustard seeds are often tempered in hot oil to release their nutty flavor before adding to dishes.

マスタードシードは、料理に加える前に、そのナッツのような風味を引き出すために熱い油で炒められることがよくあります。

B2 noun /ˈɪnstɪŋkt/

instinct

本能

Meaning

A natural way of behaving or reacting that does not require learning.

Example

Birds build nests by instinct.

鳥は本能で巣を作ります。

C2 noun /ɪˌkliːziˈæstɪk/

ecclesiastic

教会の

Meaning

A member of the clergy or church official.

Example

The council was attended by several high-ranking ecclesiastics.

その会議には数人の高位の教会役員が出席しました。

C1 noun /toʊm/

tome

重い本

Meaning

a large, heavy book, often scholarly or serious in nature

Example

She spent the afternoon reading an old tome on medieval history.

彼女は午後の時間を中世の歴史に関する古い重い本を読んで過ごしました。

A2 noun /ænt/

Ant

アリ

Meaning

a small insect that lives in organized colonies and is known for hard work

Example

The ant carried a crumb that was twice its size.

アリは自分のサイズの2倍のパンくずを運びました。

C2 adjective /ˈwɪspi/

wispy

細くて儚い

Meaning

Thin, delicate, and weak in appearance or form.

Example

Her wispy hair blew gently in the breeze.

彼女の細い髪は風にそっと舞っていた。

B2 adjective /ˈæfluənt/

affluent

裕福

Meaning

having a great deal of money; wealthy

Example

She grew up in an affluent neighborhood.

彼女は裕福な地域で育ちました。

B1 noun /ˈɛdɪtər/

editor

編集者

Meaning

a person responsible for the final content of a newspaper, magazine, or book

Example

The editor approved the article before publication.

エディターは出版前に記事を承認しました。

A2 noun /ˈket.əl/

Kettle

やかん

Meaning

a container used for boiling water, typically with a lid, spout, and handle

Example

The electric kettle whistled when the water reached boiling point.

電気ケトルは水が沸騰点に達したときに笛のような音を立てました。

B2 noun /ˌsɛpəˈreɪʃən/

Separation

分離; 分割; 切断

Meaning

the action or state of moving or being moved apart; the division of something into constituent or distinct elements

Example

The separation of the two countries was peaceful.

二国間の分離は平和的でした。

B2 verb /əkˈsɛləreɪt/

accelerate

加速する

Meaning

to increase speed or make something happen sooner

Example

The driver accelerated to overtake the truck.

運転手はトラックを追い越すために加速しました。

B2 noun /ˈprɛsɪdənt/

precedent

前例

Meaning

An earlier event or decision that serves as a guide or example for future similar situations.

Example

The judge’s ruling set a new precedent for similar cases.

裁判官の判決は、同様の事件のための新たな前例を設定した。

C2 verb /ˈseɪʃiˌeɪt/

satiate

満たす

Meaning

To satisfy fully, especially with food or desire.

Example

The large meal satiated his hunger.

大きな食事が彼の空腹を満たしました。

C2 verb /ˈtɪtəleɪt/

titillate

興奮させる

Meaning

To excite or amuse, especially in a slightly sexual or playful way.

Example

The comedian's jokes titillated the audience.

コメディアンのジョークは観客を興奮させた。

B1 adjective /ˌʌnsəkˈsesfl/

Unsuccessful

失敗した; 成功しなかった;

Meaning

not achieving desired aims or results; failing to accomplish a purpose

Example

His unsuccessful attempt to climb the mountain left him disappointed.

彼の失敗した山登りの試みは彼を失望させた。

B2 noun /ˈbjʊəroʊ/

bureau

事務所/機関

Meaning

An office or agency that provides services or manages specific duties.

Example

The travel bureau helped them plan their vacation.

旅行局は彼らが休暇の計画を立てるのを手伝った。

C1 noun/verb /ˈskɜːrmɪʃ/

skirmish

Meaning

a small or brief fight between groups of soldiers; to engage in such a fight

Example

The soldiers got into a skirmish near the border.

B1 verb /kənˈtrɪbjuːt/

contribute

貢献する

Meaning

to give something, especially money, time, or effort, to help achieve or provide something

Example

Everyone contributed money to buy a farewell gift for the teacher.

みんなは先生へのお別れの贈り物を買うためにお金を寄付しました。

B2 noun /rɪˈlʌk.təns/

Reluctance

嫌悪感; ためらい

Meaning

unwillingness to do something; hesitation

Example

He showed reluctance to accept the job offer.

彼は仕事のオファーを受け入れることに嫌悪感を示した。

C1 adjective /kənˈtɪn.ju.əl/

Continual

継続的な; 絶え間ない

Meaning

happening repeatedly over a long period of time; constant and uninterrupted

Example

The continual noise from the construction site was very annoying.

建設現場からの継続的な音は非常に迷惑でした。

A2 noun /dɪˈskʌʃən/

discussion

議論

Meaning

The action or process of talking about something in order to reach a decision or share ideas.

Example

The project needs more discussion before moving forward.

プロジェクトは前進する前にもっと議論が必要です。

B1 noun /ˈbluː.ber.i/

Blueberry

ブルーベリー

Meaning

a small round blue fruit that grows on bushes

Example

She picked fresh blueberries for the pie.

彼女はパイのために新鮮なブルーベリーを摘んだ。

C1 noun /ˈpleɪn.tɪf/

Plaintiff

原告

Meaning

a person who brings a case against another in a court of law; the person who initiates a lawsuit

Example

The plaintiff filed a lawsuit against the company.

原告は会社に対して訴訟を起こした。

B1 noun /ˈtreɪ.dər/

Trader

商人

Meaning

a person who buys and sells goods or financial securities for profit

Example

The trader made a good profit from selling imported goods.

商人は輸入品を売ることで良い利益を得ました。

A2 noun /ˈdɪfərəns/

difference

違い

Meaning

A point or way in which things are not the same.

Example

There is a big difference between theory and practice.

理論と実践の間に大きな違いがあります。

A2 noun /taɪər/

tire

タイヤ

Meaning

a rubber covering around a wheel

Example

The car’s tire burst on the highway.

車のタイヤが高速道路でパンクした。

C1 noun /ɡlɪtʃ/

glitch

不具合

Meaning

A sudden, usually temporary fault or malfunction in a system or device.

Example

The computer crashed due to a minor glitch in the software.

ソフトウェアの小さな不具合により、コンピュータがクラッシュしました。

C2 noun /fluː/

flue

煙道

Meaning

A pipe or channel for smoke and waste gases produced by a fire, gas heater, or power station.

Example

The chimney flue needs to be cleaned regularly.

煙突の煙道は定期的に掃除する必要があります。

B2 verb /reɪd/

raid

踏み込む

Meaning

to attack suddenly; to search and seize

Example

Police raid the illegal gambling house.

警察は違法なギャンブルの家に踏み込む。

C1 adjective /ˈɪnərmoʊst/

Innermost

最も深い; 最も個人的な

Meaning

most private and secret; deepest; most personal

Example

She shared her innermost feelings with her closest friend.

彼女は最も深い感情を最も親しい友人と共有しました。

B2 noun /ˈmænʃən/

mansion

幸せ

Meaning

a large, impressive house

Example

The billionaire lives in a luxurious mansion overlooking the ocean.

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。

B1 noun ˈkeɪ.bəl

cable

ケーブル

Meaning

A thick rope of wire or nonmetallic fiber, typically used for construction, mooring ships, or transmitting electricity or telecommunication signals.

Example

The cable connects countries across continents.

ケーブルは大陸を越えて国々を接続します。

B2 adjective /ˈpɔɪn.tɪd/

Pointed

鋭い; 直接的で明確な

Meaning

having a sharp end; direct and unambiguous

Example

She made a pointed remark about his behavior.

彼女は彼の行動について鋭いコメントをしました。

A2 noun /kæp/

Cap

キャップ

Meaning

a head covering with a visor; a protective covering

Example

He wore a baseball cap to protect himself from the sun.

彼は日差しを避けるために野球帽をかぶっていました。

A2 verb /əˈpɒlədʒaɪz/

apologize

謝罪する

Meaning

to say sorry for something wrong you have done

Example

He apologized for being late to the meeting.

彼は会議に遅れたことを謝罪しました。

C2 noun /ˌkæt ə ˈnaɪn ˌteɪlz/

cat-o-nine-tails

九つの尾を持つ鞭

Meaning

A whip with nine knotted cords, historically used for punishment.

Example

The sailor feared the cat-o-nine-tails more than the storm at sea.

その水夫は海の嵐よりもキャット・オー・ナイン・テイルズを恐れていた。

A2 noun /skɪlz/

skills

技術

Meaning

The ability to do something well; expertise.

Example

Learning new skills can increase personal and professional growth.

新しいスキルを学ぶことで、個人的および職業的成長が促進されることがあります。

C1 noun /rɪˈvʌlʃən/

revulsion

嫌悪

Meaning

a strong feeling of disgust or repulsion

Example

She felt revulsion at the sight of the cruel act.

彼女はその残酷な行為を見て嫌悪感を覚えた。

B2 verb /dɪˈraɪv/

derive

導き出す

Meaning

To obtain something from a source.

Example

Many English words derive from Latin.

多くの英語の単語はラテン語から導き出される。

C1 noun /ˈpælɪt/

pallet

プラットフォーム

Meaning

a flat wooden platform used for moving or storing goods; also a makeshift bed

Example

The boxes were stacked on a wooden pallet for easy transport.

箱は簡単に輸送できるように木製のパレットに積まれました。

B2 adjective /ˈskɪni/

Skinny

痩せた; 細い; 骨ばかりの

Meaning

very thin; having little flesh or fat on the body

Example

The skinny cat looked like it hadn't eaten for days.

その痩せた猫は、数日間食べていないように見えました。

C2 adjective /ɑːlˈfæktəri/

olfactory

Meaning

Relating to the sense of smell.

Example

The perfume activated her olfactory nerves immediately.

A1 adverb /bɪˈhaɪnd/

Behind

後ろ

Meaning

at the back of; following; lagging

Example

The car behind us was honking.

私たちの後ろの車はクラクションを鳴らしていました。

C1 verb /pɛk/

Peck

ついばむ

Meaning

To strike or bite something with a beak; to eat in small bites.

Example

The hen began to peck at the grains scattered on the ground.

その雌鳥は地面に散らばった穀物をついばみ始めました。

C1 adjective /ˈpɑːndərəs/

ponderous

重くて遅い

Meaning

slow and clumsy because of great weight; dull and labored

Example

The ponderous lecture made it hard for students to stay awake.

重くて遅い講義は学生たちが目を覚ましているのを難しくした。

B2 noun /ˈɡlæmər/

glamor

魅力

Meaning

An attractive or exciting quality that makes something or someone appealing.

Example

The glamor of city life attracts many young people.

都市生活の魅力は多くの若者を引きつけます。

B2 noun /djʊˈreɪʃən/

duration

期間

Meaning

the length of time that something continues

Example

The meeting lasted for the duration of two hours.

会議は2時間の期間続きました。

C1 noun /krʌks/

crux

核心

Meaning

the most important or decisive point of an issue

Example

The crux of the problem lies in poor communication.

問題の核心はコミュニケーション不足にあります。

C2 verb /ˌækwiˈɛs/

acquiesce

黙って従う

Meaning

to accept something reluctantly but without protest

Example

She decided to acquiesce to her parents’ wishes.

彼女は両親の願いを黙って従うことに決めました。

B2 verb /rɪˈzaɪd/

reside

住む

Meaning

to live or dwell in a particular place

Example

They reside in a large house near the river.

彼らは川の近くの大きな家に住んでいます。

C2 noun /ˈpɜːrkwɪzɪt raɪt/

perquisiteperquisiteright

職務に関連した特典の権利

Meaning

a legal right to certain benefits or privileges associated with a job or office

Example

The judge enjoyed certain perquisite rights attached to his position.

裁判官は自分の職位に関連した特典を享受していた。

C1 noun /ɡʌst/

Gust

突然の強風

Meaning

a sudden strong rush of wind; a sudden burst or outburst of feeling

Example

A powerful gust of wind knocked over the outdoor umbrellas at the cafe.

強い風がカフェの外のパラソルを倒しました。

B2 noun sɛlf rɪˈlaɪ.əns

self-reliance

自立

Meaning

Reliance on one's own powers and resources rather than those of others; independence.

Example

Self-reliance helps build confidence.

自立は自信を高めるのに役立ちます。

C2 noun /ˈtrɛntʃərmən/

trencherman

大食い

Meaning

a person who eats in a hearty or robust manner; a big eater

Example

The trencherman devoured the feast with great enthusiasm.

その大食いは大きな熱意でご馳走を食べました。

C1 adjective /kəˈnɒnɪkəl/

canonical

カノニカル / 受け入れられた

Meaning

Conforming to a general rule or accepted standard; officially recognized.

Example

Shakespeare’s works are considered canonical in English literature.

シェイクスピアの作品は英文学においてカノニカルと見なされています。

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。

C1 noun /ˈækəleɪd/

accolade

栄誉

Meaning

An award, honor, or expression of praise.

Example

She received an accolade for her outstanding performance.

彼女は卓越したパフォーマンスで栄誉を受けました。

C1 noun /daɪˈvɜː.ʃən/

Diversion

迂回

Meaning

the action of turning something aside from its course; an activity that diverts the mind

Example

The road closure forced a diversion through the countryside for all travelers.

道路の閉鎖により、すべての旅行者は田舎道を通って迂回することを余儀なくされました。

B2 adverb /ˈfeɪθ.fəl.i/

Faithfully

忠実に

Meaning

in a loyal and steadfast manner; with dedication

Example

She faithfully attended every meeting despite her busy schedule.

彼女は忙しいスケジュールにもかかわらず、毎回忠実に会議に出席しました。

C2 adjective /ˈsɪŋkəˌpeɪtɪd/

syncopated

シンコペイテッド

Meaning

Characterized by displaced beats or rhythms, especially in music.

Example

The jazz piece had a syncopated rhythm that energized the crowd.

ジャズの曲には、群衆を元気づけたシンコペイテッドのリズムがありました。

C2 verb /fɪˈlɪsɪˌteɪt/

felicitate

祝う

Meaning

to congratulate; to express good wishes

Example

We felicitated the graduating students at the ceremony.

私たちは式で卒業生を祝いました。

A1 noun, adjective /hæf/

half

半分

Meaning

one of two equal parts of something

Example

He ate half of the cake.

彼はケーキの半分を食べました。

C1 adjective /ɪnˈsteɪbəl/

instable

不安定な

Meaning

not stable; liable to change, collapse, or fail; lacking firmness or reliability

Example

The instable political situation worried foreign investors.

不安定な政治状況が外国の投資家を心配させた。

B1 noun ˈkæn.dɪ.deɪts

candidates

候補者

Meaning

A person who applies for a job or is nominated for election; someone being considered for a position.

Example

Candidates undergo a rigorous selection process.

候補者は厳格な選考プロセスを経ます。

C1 adjective /ˈven.ə.məs/

Venomous

毒性のある; 悪意のある;

Meaning

secreting venom; full of malice or spite; extremely hostile

Example

The venomous snake struck quickly at its prey.

毒ヘビはすばやく獲物を攻撃した。

C1 adjective /ɪnˈses.ənt/

incessant

絶え間ない

Meaning

Continuing without pause or interruption; constant.

Example

The incessant noise from the construction site made it hard to concentrate.

建設現場からの絶え間ない騒音は集中するのを困難にしました。

B2 noun /dɔːn/

Dawn

夜明け

Meaning

the first appearance of light in the sky before sunrise; the beginning or start of something

Example

The fishermen set out to sea before dawn to catch the morning tide.

漁師たちは夜明け前に海に出て、朝の潮を捕まえました。

A1 noun /ˈdænsɪŋ/

dancing

Meaning

the activity of moving the body rhythmically to music

Example

They spent the evening dancing at the party.

A2 noun /sɜːr/

sir

サー

Meaning

a respectful or formal form of address used for a man, typically one of higher social status or authority

Example

Sir, may I assist you with your order?

サー、注文をお手伝いできますか？

B1 noun /ˈtʃæmpiənʃɪp/

championship

選手権

Meaning

a competition to decide who is the best in a particular sport or activity.

Example

The championship will be held next month.

選手権は来月行われます。

C1 noun ˌmɪt.ɪˈɡeɪ.ʃən

mitigation

緩和

Meaning

The action of reducing the severity, seriousness, or painfulness of something.

Example

Mitigation of climate change requires collective effort.

気候変動の緩和には共同の努力が必要です。

A1 verb /muːv/

move

動かす

Meaning

to change position; to go from one place to another; to relocate

Example

They decided to move to a bigger house.

彼らはもっと大きな家に引っ越すことに決めました。

B2 noun /ˈpær.ə.daɪs/

Paradise

楽園; 完璧な幸せの場所や状態; 理想的な場所

Meaning

heaven; a place or state of perfect happiness; an ideal or perfect place

Example

The tropical island was like paradise for the tourists.

トロピカルアイランドは観光客にとって楽園のようでした。

B1 adjective ˈkʌltʃərəl

cultural

文化的

Meaning

Relating to the arts and to intellectual achievements.

Example

Schools organize cultural programs to honor Victory Day.

学校は勝利の日を記念して文化的なプログラムを開催します。

B1 adjective /ˈnær.oʊ/

Narrow

狭い; 限定された; 狭まった

Meaning

having a small width; thin; limited in scope; restricted

Example

The narrow street was barely wide enough for two cars.

その狭い道は2台の車が通るにはほとんど十分な広さがありませんでした。

C2 noun /roʊˈtʌn.də/

rotunda

円形の建物

Meaning

a large circular building or hall, often with a dome

Example

Tourists gathered inside the grand rotunda of the capitol.

観光客は議会堂の壮大なロタンダの中に集まりました。

C2 noun /ˈɡæŋ.weɪ/

gangway

Meaning

A narrow passage or walkway; also an exclamation used to clear the way.

Example

The sailors lowered the gangway for passengers to board.

A2 noun ˈen.ə.dʒi

energy

エネルギー

Meaning

Power derived from the utilization of physical or chemical resources, especially to provide light and heat or to work machines.

Example

Clean energy sources help reduce pollution.

クリーンエネルギー源は汚染を減らすのに役立ちます。

C2 adjective /vɪˈtjuːpərətɪv/

vituperative

悪口な

Meaning

Characterized by abusive or harsh language.

Example

The teacher’s vituperative remarks left the students in tears.

教師の悪口な言葉が学生たちを涙で満たしました。

B2 noun /briz/

Breeze

そよ風

Meaning

a gentle wind; something that is achieved with ease

Example

The cool ocean breeze made the hot summer day more pleasant.

涼しい海のそよ風が暑い夏の日をもっと快適にしました。

C2 noun /ˈsʊrmə fɪʃ/

Surma fish

スルマ魚

Meaning

a freshwater fish species found in the Surma river system of Bangladesh and northeastern India

Example

Surma fish is native to the rivers of Sylhet region.

スルマ魚はシレット地域の川に生息しています。

B2 noun /fɪˈlɒsəfə/

philosopher

哲学者

Meaning

a person engaged in the study of philosophy or in serious thinking about fundamental questions

Example

Socrates was a famous philosopher of ancient Greece.

ソクラテスは古代ギリシャの有名な哲学者でした。

C2 verb /dɪˈfreɪ/

defray

費用を負担する

Meaning

to provide money to pay the costs of something

Example

The grant will help defray the cost of education.

その助成金は教育費用の負担を助けます。

C2 adjective /ɪnˈsɪpiənt/

incipient

初期の

Meaning

in an initial stage; beginning to develop

Example

The incipient storm made the sky turn dark and heavy.

初期の嵐が空を暗く重くさせた。

C2 noun /ˈpɛstɪləns/

pestilence

ペスト

Meaning

A deadly or virulent epidemic disease that spreads rapidly.

Example

The medieval city was devastated by a pestilence.

中世の都市はペストで荒廃した。

C2 verb /dɪsˈmɛmbər/

dismember

切断する

Meaning

to cut or tear the limbs from a body; to divide into separate parts

Example

The king ordered his enemies to be dismembered.

王は敵を切り刻むよう命じました。

C2 verb /pərˈlɔɪn/

purloin

盗む

Meaning

to steal something, often in a sneaky or dishonest way

Example

He tried to purloin a book from the library without being noticed.

彼は図書館から本を盗もうとしたが、気づかれなかった。

C2 adjective /ˈkrɒtʃ.ə.ti/

crotchety

不機嫌

Meaning

bad-tempered, easily annoyed, and often complaining

Example

The crotchety old man yelled at the children for playing near his house.

不機嫌な老人は、自分の家の近くで遊んでいる子供たちに叫んだ。

A1 noun, numeral /ˈhʌndrəd/

hundred

百

Meaning

the number 100

Example

There are a hundred students in the hall.

ホールには百人の学生がいます。

C2 noun /ˈvɪtrioʊl/

vitriol

辛辣な批判

Meaning

harsh and bitter criticism

Example

The politician faced vitriol from the public.

政治家は一般市民から辛辣な批判に直面した。

B2 noun /haɪv/

Hive

ハチの巣; 活動で満ちた場所

Meaning

a structure in which bees live and produce honey; a place full of busy activity

Example

The garden was buzzing with activity as bees flew back and forth from their hive.

庭はミツバチがハチの巣から行ったり来たりして活動でにぎわっていた。

C2 noun /proʊˈdʒɛnɪtər/

progenitor

先祖

Meaning

a direct ancestor; a person or thing that originates something

Example

Researchers traced the custom back to a common progenitor.

研究者たちはその習慣が共通の先祖に遡ることを追跡しました。

B1 verb/adjective /sɪˈkjʊər/

secure

安全にする

Meaning

to make safe or protect; to fix something firmly in place

Example

Please secure the door before you leave.

ドアを確実に閉めてください。

B2 adverb /ˈmiːn.taɪm/

Meantime

その間に

Meaning

during the time between two events; in the period of time between now and when something else happens

Example

The food will be ready in an hour; in the meantime, we can watch TV.

食べ物は1時間後に準備が整います。その間にテレビを見ていましょう。

C2 verb /kəˈnoʊt/

connote

示唆する

Meaning

To suggest or imply an additional meaning beyond the literal one.

Example

The word 'youthful' connotes energy and vitality.

「若々しい」という言葉はエネルギーと活力を示唆します。

B1 noun /ˈhev.ən/

Heaven

天国

Meaning

a place regarded in various religions as the abode of God and the angels; a place of eternal happiness

Example

Many people believe that good souls go to heaven after they pass away from this world.

多くの人は、善い魂はこの世界を去った後に天国へ行くと信じている。

C1 adjective /ˌɪnɔːrˈɡænɪk/

inorganic

無機の

Meaning

relating to substances that are not derived from living organisms; lacking organic structure or growth

Example

Inorganic compounds are commonly studied in chemistry labs.

無機化合物は化学の基本です。

B2 verb /dɪˈstrækt/

distract

気を散らす

Meaning

to take someone's attention away from what they are doing or focusing on

Example

The loud noise distracted her during the exam.

大きな音が試験中に彼女をディストラクトした。

B2 noun /næˈreɪʃən/

narration

ナレーション

Meaning

The act of telling a story or describing events in detail.

Example

The movie’s narration was done by a famous actor.

映画のナレーションは有名な俳優によって行われました。

A2 abbreviation (noun/pronoun) /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/

sth.

何か

Meaning

abbreviation for 'something'

Example

Can you give me sth. to write with?

書くために何かをくれますか？

C1 adjective /ˌprɛfəˈrɛnʃəl/

preferential

優遇

Meaning

showing or giving advantage to one over others

Example

Members receive preferential treatment at the club.

メンバーはクラブで優遇されます。

B2 noun ɪˈlɪtərəsi

illiteracy

識字率の低さ

Meaning

The inability to read and write; lack of education or knowledge in a particular area.

Example

Illiteracy often leads to poverty and unemployment.

識字率の低さは貧困や失業を引き起こすことがよくあります。

C1 noun dɪˌzɝː.t̬ə.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən

desertification

砂漠化

Meaning

The process by which fertile land becomes desert, typically as a result of drought, deforestation, or inappropriate agriculture.

Example

Deforestation accelerates desertification.

森林伐採は砂漠化を加速させます。

B2 noun /ˈhɑːr.mə.ni/

harmony

調和

Meaning

A pleasing combination of different elements or a state of peaceful coexistence.

Example

A society thrives when there is harmony among its people.

社会は人々の間に調和があると繁栄します。

C1 adjective /ɡlʌm/

Glum

憂鬱な; 落ち込んだ; 元気がない

Meaning

sad; dejected; downcast; gloomy

Example

He looked glum after hearing the bad news.

彼は悪いニュースを聞いた後、元気がなく見えました。

B2 verb /tʃænt/

chant

唱える

Meaning

to sing or recite in a rhythmic way

Example

The monks chant prayers in the temple.

僧侶たちは寺で祈りを唱える。

B1 noun /ˌpɜr.sənˈæl.ə.ti/

Personality

個性

Meaning

the combination of characteristics that form an individual's distinctive character; a famous person

Example

She has a very outgoing and friendly personality.

彼女はとても外向的で友好的なパーソナリティを持っています。

A2 noun /ˈdʒækɪt/

Jacket

ジャケット

Meaning

a piece of clothing worn on the upper body, typically having sleeves and fastening down the front

Example

He wore a leather jacket to protect himself from the cold wind.

彼は寒い風から自分を守るためにレザーのジャケットを着ていた。

C1 verb /ˌsuːpərɪmˈpoʊz/

superimpose

重ね合わせる

Meaning

to place one thing on top of another so that both can be seen

Example

The editor superimposed text over the image.

編集者は画像にテキストを重ね合わせました。

C2 noun /ˈtrɪp.lɪ.kət/

triplicate

三部コピー

Meaning

A set of three identical copies of something.

Example

The documents were prepared in triplicate for official use.

文書は公式用に三部コピーで準備されました。

C2 adjective /sʌbˈdʒeɪsənt/

subjacent

下層の

Meaning

lying immediately beneath; underlying

Example

The geological survey revealed subjacent layers of rock.

地質調査は下層の岩層を明らかにした。

C1 verb /dɪˈkraɪ/

decry

非難する

Meaning

to publicly criticize or express strong disapproval of something

Example

Many activists decry the destruction of the rainforest.

多くの活動家が熱帯雨林の破壊を非難しています。

A1 pronoun /ðiːz/

these

これら

Meaning

used to refer to things or people that are near or present

Example

These are my friends.

これらは私の友達です。

C1 adjective /lʌʃ/

lush

豊かで豊富で贅沢な、特に植物に関して

Meaning

rich, abundant, and luxurious, especially referring to vegetation

Example

The valley was filled with lush green fields.

谷は緑豊かな畑で満たされていました。