B1 adverb /ˌɔːl.təˈɡeð.ər/

Altogether

合計; 完全に; 全て

Meaning

completely; in total; considering everything

Example

The project cost altogether five thousand dollars.

そのプロジェクトの費用は合計五千ドルでした。

C2 noun /ˌɒn.əˌmæt.əˈpiː.ə/

onomatopoeia

オノマトペ

Meaning

The formation of a word from a sound associated with what is named.

Example

The word 'buzz' is an example of onomatopoeia.

'バズ'という言葉はオノマトペの一例です。

A2 noun /liːf/

Leaf

葉

Meaning

a flattened structure of a higher plant, typically green and blade-like, that is attached to a stem

Example

The autumn leaves are falling from the tree.

秋の葉が木から落ちています。

A2 noun/verb /ˈsiːzən/

season

季節 / 味付け

Meaning

One of the four periods of the year characterized by specific weather conditions; also, to add flavor to food.

Example

Spring is my favorite season of the year.

春は私のお気に入りのシーズンです。

C1 adjective /wɒn/

wan

青白い

Meaning

looking pale or sickly; lacking color or vitality

Example

After the long illness, his face looked wan and tired.

長い病気の後、彼の顔は青白くて疲れて見えた。

C1 noun /ˈleɪ.tən.si/

latency

遅延

Meaning

The delay in processing signals or data.

Example

High latency in online gaming can cause lagging issues.

オンラインゲームの高い遅延はラグの問題を引き起こす可能性があります。

C1 noun /əˈkwɪtl/

acquittal

Meaning

a judgment that a person is not guilty of the crime with which they have been charged

Example

The acquittal of the accused shocked the public.

A2 noun /ʃeɪp/

Shape

形; 外観

Meaning

the external form or appearance of something; condition or state

Example

The artist drew a perfect circle shape on the canvas.

アーティストはキャンバスに完璧な円形の形を描きました。

A2 noun /ˌsɪtʃuˈeɪʃən/

Situation

状況; 事態

Meaning

a set of circumstances in which one finds oneself; a state of affairs

Example

We need to assess the current situation before making any decisions.

私たちは、意思決定を行う前に現在の状況を評価する必要があります。

B2 noun /ˈænsestər/

Ancestor

先祖

Meaning

a person, typically one more remote than a grandparent, from whom one is descended

Example

She researched her family tree to learn about her ancestors.

彼女は家系図を調べて、先祖について学びました。

C1 noun /ˈpɛntəɡən/

pentagon

Meaning

A plane figure with five straight sides and five angles; also refers to the US Department of Defense building.

Example

The Pentagon is one of the most iconic government buildings in the United States.

A1 verb /ɡet/

get

手に入れる

Meaning

to obtain, receive, or acquire something

Example

I need to get some milk from the store.

私は店から牛乳を手に入れる必要がある。

B2 noun /əˈstrɒlədʒi/

astrology

占星術

Meaning

the study of the movements and relative positions of celestial bodies interpreted as having an influence on human affairs

Example

She studied astrology to understand her future.

彼女は未来を理解するために占星術を勉強した。

C2 noun /fluːk/

fluke

偶然の幸運

Meaning

A stroke of luck; an unexpected piece of good fortune.

Example

Winning the lottery was a complete fluke.

宝くじに当たるのは完全に偶然の幸運だ。

C1 verb /mɔːrf/

morph

変形する

Meaning

to change smoothly from one form, shape, or character into another

Example

The caterpillar will morph into a butterfly.

イモムシは蝶に変わるでしょう。

C1 verb /diːˈfjuːz/

defuse

Meaning

To make a situation less dangerous, tense, or explosive; to remove a fuse from a bomb.

Example

The negotiator helped defuse the tense situation.

C2 noun /ˌjuːzɜːrˈpeɪʃən/

usurpation

横領

Meaning

The act of taking someone's power or property illegally or by force.

Example

The general's usurpation of the presidency led to political unrest.

将軍の大統領職の横領は政治的混乱を引き起こした。

A2 adjective /ˈdeɪndʒərəs/

dangerous

危険

Meaning

likely to cause harm or injury; unsafe

Example

Driving fast on icy roads is dangerous.

氷の道路で速く運転するのは危険です。

B1 noun /ˈkɑːr.pən.tər/

Carpenter

大工

Meaning

a person who makes and repairs wooden objects and structures

Example

The carpenter built a beautiful wooden cabinet for the kitchen.

C2 noun /ænˈtɪfəni/

antiphony

アンティフォニー

Meaning

a form of music in which two or more groups or choirs sing alternately in response to each other

Example

The cathedral's architecture was designed to enhance the effect of antiphony.

大聖堂の建築は、アンティフォニーの効果を高めるために設計されました。

B2 noun /ˈfɛmənɪst/

feminist

フェミニスト

Meaning

a person who supports equal rights and opportunities for women and men

Example

She proudly calls herself a feminist and fights for gender equality.

彼女は誇りを持って自分をフェミニストだと言い、ジェンダー平等のために戦っています。

C1 verb /ˌriːˈtʌtʃ/

retouch

修正する

Meaning

To improve or repair a picture, photograph, or image by making small changes.

Example

The photographer retouched the image to remove blemishes.

写真家は画像を修正して、シミを取り除きました。

B1 verb /ˈdekəreɪt/

decorate

飾る

Meaning

to make something look more attractive by adding ornaments

Example

We will decorate the room for the party.

パーティーのために部屋を飾ります。

C1 adjective /ˈretʃɪd/

Wretched

惨めな; みじめな; 品質の悪い

Meaning

very unhappy; miserable; of poor quality

Example

The refugees lived in wretched conditions.

難民たちは惨めな状況で生活していた。

A1 adverb /ɛls/

else

他に何か

Meaning

In addition; besides.

Example

Is there anything else you need?

他に何か必要ですか?

C2 noun /ˈpiːs ɡʊdz/

Piece-goods

布地

Meaning

textiles or fabrics sold by the yard or meter; cloth materials

Example

The tailor bought piece-goods from the wholesale market to make custom dresses.

仕立屋は卸売市場から布地を購入してカスタムドレスを作りました。

A2 adjective /ˈkwaɪ.ɪt/

Quiet

静かな; 穏やかな; 騒音を出さない

Meaning

silent; peaceful; calm; making little or no noise

Example

Please keep quiet during the movie.

映画中は静かにしてください。

A2 verb /ˈɑːrɡjuː/

argue

議論する

Meaning

to have a disagreement; to present reasons for or against

Example

They often argue about politics.

彼らはよく政治について議論します。

C1 adjective /ɪkˈstætɪk/

ecstatic

興奮している

Meaning

Feeling or expressing overwhelming happiness or excitement.

Example

The fans were ecstatic after their team won the championship.

ファンたちはチームがチャンピオンになった後、興奮していました。

B1 noun /ˈær.əb/

arab

Meaning

a person belonging to the Semitic people of the Middle East and North Africa

Example

He is an Arab living in Dubai.

B2 noun /ˌspeʃiˈælɪti/

Speciality

専門分野

Meaning

a particular area of activity or interest that someone focuses on; expertise in a specific field

Example

His speciality is Italian cuisine.

彼の専門分野はイタリア料理です。

C2 adjective /ˌɔːfˈkiː/

off-key

外れた音

Meaning

out of tune; not in accordance with expected standards

Example

The singer was slightly off-key during the performance.

歌手はパフォーマンス中に少し外れた音だった。

B2 adjective /əˈdɪktɪd/

addicted

中毒

Meaning

Being unable to stop engaging in a particular activity or consuming a particular substance.

Example

Many people are addicted to social media.

多くの人々がソーシャルメディアに中毒しています。

C1 noun /ˈbærɪˌtoʊn/

baritone

低い男性の声

Meaning

a male singing voice between tenor and bass

Example

The singer’s baritone voice impressed the audience.

歌手のバリトンの声は観客に感銘を与えました。

B1 noun /ɪmˈprɛʃən/

impression

印象, 概念

Meaning

an idea, feeling, or opinion about something or someone

Example

The book gave me a good first impression.

その本は私に良い最初の印象を与えました。

C1 adjective /ɪnˈfriːkwənt/

infrequent

稀な

Meaning

Happening rarely or not often.

Example

He made infrequent visits to his hometown after moving abroad.

彼は海外に移住した後、故郷にあまり頻繁に訪れることはありませんでした。

C2 noun /ˈdæstərd/

dastard

卑怯者

Meaning

a cowardly or dishonorable person

Example

Only a dastard would betray his closest friend.

裏切るのは卑怯者だけだ。

A2 noun /ˈprəʊɡræm/

program

プログラム

Meaning

a planned series of events or activities

Example

The program starts at 9 AM sharp.

プログラムは午前9時に正確に始まります。

C1 noun /ˈɛf.ɪ.kə.si/

efficacy

効果

Meaning

The ability to produce a desired or intended result; effectiveness.

Example

The efficacy of the vaccine has been proven in trials.

ワクチンの効果は試験で証明されました。

C1 adjective /ˈprɪs.tiːn/

pristine

原始的な, 手つかずの, 清潔で新鮮な

Meaning

In its original condition; unspoiled, clean, and fresh.

Example

The forest remains in a pristine condition.

その森は原始的な状態を保っています。

C1 adjective /ˈɪnsjələr/

insular

狭い心の、島に関連する

Meaning

Narrow-minded, isolated, or relating to an island.

Example

The community was criticized for its insular attitudes toward outsiders.

そのコミュニティは外部の人々に対する狭量な態度で批判されました。

B2 adjective /ˌpeɪ.triˈɑː.tɪk/

Patriotic

愛国的な

Meaning

showing love for one's country

Example

The patriotic citizens celebrated Independence Day with great enthusiasm.

愛国的な市民たちは独立記念日を大きな熱意で祝いました。

C1 verb /koʊˈhæbɪt/

cohabit

同棲する

Meaning

To live together, often as partners without being married.

Example

They decided to cohabit before getting married.

彼らは結婚前に同居することを決めました。

B2 adjective /rɪˈspek.tə.bəl/

Respectable

尊敬すべき

Meaning

worthy of respect; having good reputation; decent

Example

He comes from a respectable family in the community.

彼は地域社会の尊敬すべき家族から来ました。

B2 verb /prɪˈzɜːv/

preserve

保存する

Meaning

to keep something in its original state; to protect from harm or decay

Example

We must preserve our natural environment.

私たちは自然環境を保存しなければなりません。

C1 verb /ˈrʌm.ɪdʒ/

rummage

乱雑に探す

Meaning

to search through something in a disorderly way

Example

He rummaged through the drawer for his keys.

彼は引き出しの中を漁って鍵を探していた。

C1 adjective /ˌmel.ənˈkɒl.ɪk/

Melancholic

悲しくて思慮深い; 悲しみを表現するまたは感じる

Meaning

sad and thoughtful; feeling or expressing sadness

Example

The melancholic music made everyone feel sad.

メランコリックな音楽は、誰もが悲しく感じさせました。

C2 noun /ˌɔːrnɪˈθɒlədʒɪst/

ornithologist

鳥類学者

Meaning

a scientist who studies birds

Example

The ornithologist spent years studying migratory birds.

そのオルニソロジストは渡り鳥を研究するために何年も費やしました。

C1 verb, noun /ɡɔːrdʒ/

gorge

貪欲に食べる / 山間の狭い谷

Meaning

to eat greedily; a narrow valley between mountains or hills

Example

They gorged themselves on pizza after the hike.

ハイキング後に彼らはピザをむさぼり食べました。

C1 adjective /ˈmɑːrʃəl/

martial

軍事的な

Meaning

Related to war, soldiers, or military life.

Example

The country imposed martial law during the crisis.

その国は危機の間に戒厳令を施行した。

C1 noun /juːnəˈnɪməti/

Unanimity

全会一致

Meaning

complete agreement among all members of a group

Example

The committee reached unanimity on the new policy.

委員会は新しい方針について全会一致に達しました。

B1 verb /ɪˈneɪbəl/

enable

有効にする

Meaning

to make something possible; to give power or ability

Example

This software enables users to edit videos easily.

このソフトウェアはユーザーが簡単にビデオを編集できるようにします。

B2 adjective /ˈɪmɪnənt/

imminent

差し迫った

Meaning

About to happen; likely to occur very soon.

Example

Dark clouds signaled that a storm was imminent.

暗い雲は嵐が迫っていることを示していた。

C2 noun /ˌɪmprɪˈkeɪʃən/

imprecation

呪い

Meaning

A spoken curse or expression of strong condemnation.

Example

The angry crowd hurled imprecations at the corrupt official.

怒った群衆は腐敗した役人に呪いを投げかけた。

B2 verb /soʊk/

soak

浸す

Meaning

to make something completely wet by immersing it in liquid

Example

She soaked the clothes in water before washing them.

彼女は洗濯する前に服を水に浸しました。

C1 verb /ˌdɪsˈmaʊnt/

dismount

降りる

Meaning

to get off or down from something, especially a horse, bicycle, or motorcycle

Example

The rider dismounted from the horse after a long journey.

長い旅の後、ライダーは馬から降りた。

B2 noun ˈsæt.əl.aɪt

satellite

人工衛星

Meaning

An artificial object which has been intentionally placed into orbit around a celestial body.

Example

Satellites provide critical data for research.

人工衛星は研究のために重要なデータを提供します。

C1 noun /ˈflæn.əl/

Flannel

フランネル

Meaning

a soft woven fabric, typically made of wool or cotton and slightly milled and raised

Example

He wore a warm flannel shirt in winter.

彼は冬に暖かいフランネルシャツを着ていました。

B2 noun /ˈsætaɪər/

satire

風刺

Meaning

The use of humor, irony, or exaggeration to criticize people's stupidity or vices.

Example

The play was a brilliant satire on modern politics.

その劇は現代政治への素晴らしい風刺でした。

B2 adjective /dɪˈfɪnɪtɪv/

definitive

決定的

Meaning

serving as a final or most authoritative form; conclusive and decisive

Example

The committee reached a definitive agreement on the policy.

委員会は政策に関する決定的な合意に達しました。

C2 adjective /ˈbeɪlfəl/

baleful

威圧的な

Meaning

Threatening harm; menacing or expressing hatred.

Example

She gave him a baleful look after the insult.

侮辱の後、彼女は彼に威圧的な目を向けた。

C2 noun /ˈreɪləri/

raillery

友好的な冗談

Meaning

good-humored teasing or joking

Example

Their friendship was full of light-hearted raillery.

彼らの友情は軽い冗談で満ちていました。

C1 noun /dɜːrθ/

dearth

不足

Meaning

A scarcity or lack of something.

Example

There was a dearth of food during the famine.

飢饉の間に食料が不足していた。

B1 adjective /kəmˈpetətɪv/

competitive

競争的

Meaning

relating to or characterized by competition; having a strong desire to win or be more successful

Example

She has a competitive spirit that drives her to excel.

彼女は競争心にあふれ、それが彼女を卓越に向かわせる。

C1 noun əˈtrɒs.ɪ.tiz

atrocities

残虐行為

Meaning

Extremely wicked or cruel acts, typically involving physical violence or injury.

Example

The atrocities shocked the international community.

その残虐行為は国際社会を震撼させた。

C1 noun /ˈpræɡmətɪst/

pragmatist

実利主義者

Meaning

A person who deals with things in a practical and realistic way.

Example

He is a true pragmatist who values results over ideals.

彼は結果を理想よりも重視する真の実利主義者です。

C2 noun /ɪnˈtɒksɪkənt/

intoxicant

酔わせる物質

Meaning

a substance, especially alcohol or a drug, that causes intoxication

Example

Alcohol is the most commonly used intoxicant in many cultures.

アルコールは多くの文化で最も一般的に使用される酔わせる物質です。

A1 adjective /ˈreɪ.di.əʊ/

radio

ラジオ

Meaning

Relating to radio waves or broadcasting.

Example

FAST is the largest radio telescope in the world.

FASTは世界最大のラジオ望遠鏡です。

B2 adverb /ˈsʌbsɪkwəntli/

subsequently

その後

Meaning

at a later time; afterward

Example

He failed his exam and subsequently had to retake it.

彼は試験に失敗し、その後再試験を受けなければならなかった。

C2 verb /ˈblʌstər/

bluster

大声で自慢する

Meaning

to speak loudly in an aggressive or threatening way, often without real power

Example

The manager blustered about firing people but did nothing.

マネージャーは人を解雇すると大声で言ったが、何もしなかった。

B2 noun /ˈtɜːr.mər.ɪk ˈpaʊ.dər/

Turmeric Powder

ターメリックパウダー

Meaning

ground turmeric root used as a spice and for its medicinal properties

Example

Add a pinch of turmeric powder to the curry for color and flavor.

カレーにターメリックパウダーを一つまみ加えて、色と風味を加えます。

B2 noun /ˈdɔː.weɪ/

doorway

ドアの入口

Meaning

the space where a door opens into a room or building

Example

She stood in the doorway waiting for him to arrive.

彼女はドアの入口に立って、彼が来るのを待っていました。

B2 noun /ɡɪɡ/

gig

ミュージシャン、バンド、またはエンターテイナーによるライブパフォーマンス；または一時的な仕事

Meaning

A live performance by a musician, band, or entertainer; also a temporary job.

Example

The band has a gig at the local club tonight.

今晩、バンドは地元のクラブでギグを行います。

C2 noun /vɜːrv/

verve

活力

Meaning

Great enthusiasm, spirit, or energy in expression or performance.

Example

The actor performed his role with remarkable verve.

その俳優は素晴らしい活力で役を演じました。

C1 noun /ɪnˈtaɪtəlmənt/

entitlement

権利

Meaning

the belief that one is inherently deserving of privileges or special treatment; a right to benefits

Example

The program provides entitlement to health care.

このプログラムは医療サービスの権利を提供します。

C1 verb /ˈwɪð.ər/

wither

枯れる

Meaning

to dry up and die, typically used for plants

Example

The flowers will wither without enough water.

花は十分な水がないと枯れてしまう。

C1 noun /ˈhaɪ.nəs/

Highness

高貴さ; 王室のタイトル

Meaning

a title given to a person of royal rank; the quality or state of being high or elevated

Example

Your Highness, the royal carriage is ready to take you to the state banquet this evening.

殿下、王室の車は今晩の国宴にあなたをお連れする準備ができています。

A1 adjective /tʃiːp/

Cheap

安い; 低価格

Meaning

low in price; costing little money

Example

This restaurant serves cheap but delicious food.

このレストランは安いが美味しい料理を提供します。

B2 adverb /ˈsoʊʃəli/

socially

社会的に

Meaning

in a way that relates to society or social interaction

Example

He is very active socially and attends many events.

彼は社会的に非常に活発で、多くのイベントに参加しています。

B2 noun /ˈtreɪ.tər/

Traitor

裏切り者

Meaning

a person who betrays someone or something, such as a friend, cause, or principle

Example

The spy was branded a traitor to his country after being caught.

スパイは捕まった後、国を裏切った者としてレッテルを貼られました。

C2 adjective /kænˈtæŋ.kər.əs/

cantankerous

気難しい

Meaning

Bad-tempered, argumentative, and uncooperative.

Example

The cantankerous old man complained about everything.

その気難しい老人は何にでも不満を言った。

C2 noun /ˌdʒerənˈtɑːkrəsi/

gerontocracy

高齢者支配

Meaning

A system of government or control by old people.

Example

The country was seen as a gerontocracy, dominated by elderly leaders.

その国は高齢者支配と見なされ、年配の指導者が支配していた。

A1 noun /fuːd/

food

食べ物

Meaning

any nutritious substance that people or animals eat or drink to maintain life and growth

Example

Rice is a common food in Asia.

ご飯はアジアでは一般的な食べ物です。

B2 conjunction /ˌɔːlˈbiː.ɪt/

albeit

それでも

Meaning

Although; even though.

Example

He finally agreed, albeit reluctantly.

彼は最終的に同意したが、それでも嫌々だった。

C1 verb /ˈfæbrɪkeɪt/

fabricate

作り上げる

Meaning

to invent or concoct something, often with the intent to deceive; or to construct or manufacture

Example

The witness fabricated his testimony to protect himself.

証人は自分を守るために証言をでっち上げました。

C1 verb /druːp/

droop

垂れる

Meaning

to bend or hang downward; to become weak or tired

Example

The flowers began to droop in the heat.

花は暑さで垂れ始めました。

C1 noun /ˈskælpəl/

scalpel

メス

Meaning

A small and extremely sharp bladed instrument used for surgery and dissection.

Example

The surgeon carefully used a scalpel to make the first incision.

外科医は慎重にメスを使って最初の切開を行いました。

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。

C1 noun /ˌkɒnvəˈlɛsns/

convalescence

回復期

Meaning

the period of time spent recovering from an illness or medical treatment

Example

His convalescence lasted for almost two months after the accident.

事故の後、彼の回復期はほぼ2ヶ月続きました。

C2 adjective /ˌɪntərˈlɒkjətəri/

interlocutory

仮の

Meaning

Given during the course of a legal action, not final but temporary or provisional.

Example

The judge issued an interlocutory order to maintain the status quo until the hearing.

裁判官は聴聞会まで現状を維持するために仮の命令を出しました。

C1 adjective /ɪˈrɛfjʊtəbəl/

Irrefutable

反論できない

Meaning

impossible to deny or disprove; undeniable

Example

The evidence against him was irrefutable.

彼に対する証拠は否定できないものでした。

C1 noun ˈaʊt.sɔːr.sɪŋ

outsourcing

アウトソーシング

Meaning

The practice of having certain job functions done outside a company instead of having an in-house department or employee handle them.

Example

Many companies use outsourcing to reduce labor costs.

多くの企業はコスト削減のためにアウトソーシングを利用しています。

C2 adjective /səˈpʌlkrəl/

sepulchral

墓に関連する、陰気な

Meaning

Relating to a tomb or burial; gloomy, dismal.

Example

The abandoned house had a sepulchral silence about it.

放棄された家には墓のような静けさが漂っていた。

B1 adjective /kəˈlɛktɪd/

collected

冷静

Meaning

calm and in control of oneself

Example

She remained calm and collected during the crisis.

危機の間、彼女は冷静でコレクテッドでした。

B2 noun /maɪˈɡreɪʃən/

migration

移動

Meaning

the movement of people or animals from one place to another, often for better living conditions or seasonal reasons

Example

The annual migration of birds is a fascinating natural event.

鳥の毎年の移動は魅力的な自然現象です。

C2 noun /ˈdɛrɪk/

derrick

掘削塔

Meaning

A framework or tower used for supporting a crane, especially for oil drilling or lifting heavy loads.

Example

The workers assembled a derrick at the oil drilling site.

作業員たちは石油掘削サイトで掘削塔を組み立てました。

B2 noun /ˈsloʊɡən/

slogan

Meaning

a short and memorable phrase used to promote a cause or product

Example

The campaign used a powerful slogan to inspire people.

B1 verb /dræɡ/

drag

引きずる

Meaning

to pull something heavy or difficult to move along the ground; to go somewhere unwillingly; to last too long

Example

She had to drag the heavy suitcase up the stairs.

彼女は重いスーツケースを階段で引きずらなければならなかった。

A2 noun /ˈɔːtoʊ/

auto

オート

Meaning

A motor vehicle, especially a car.

Example

He drove his auto to the market.

彼はオートで市場に行きました。

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。

A1 verb /ɡoʊ/

go

行く

Meaning

to move or travel from one place to another

Example

I go to school every day.

私は毎日学校に行きます。

C1 verb /trænˈspaɪər/

transpire

発生する

Meaning

to occur, happen, or become known

Example

It transpired that he had lied about his age.

彼が年齢について嘘をついていたことが明らかになった。

B2 noun, verb /ræmp/

ramp

ランプ

Meaning

a sloping surface joining two different levels; as a verb, to increase or rise sharply

Example

The car drove up the ramp into the parking garage.

車は駐車場のランプを上がった。

C2 adjective /kəˈnaɪ.vɪŋ/

conniving

陰険な

Meaning

secretly scheming or plotting to help in wrongdoing

Example

He is a conniving politician who manipulates people for power.

彼は権力のために人々を操る陰険な政治家です。

C1 adjective /ænˈtɪriər/

debonair

魅力的

Meaning

confident, stylish, and charming, typically referring to a man

Example

He looked debonair in his tuxedo at the gala.

彼はガラでタキシードを着て魅力的に見えました。

C2 adjective /ˈbɒni/

Bonny

美しい; かわいい; 楽しい

Meaning

cheerful; pretty; attractive

Example

The bonny child played happily in the garden.

美しい子供は庭で幸せに遊んでいました。

B2 noun /rɪb/

Rib

あばら骨

Meaning

one of the curved bones that protect the chest and lungs

Example

He broke his rib in the accident.

彼は事故であばら骨を折った。

B1 adverb /ˈnjuːli/

newly

Inflammable

可燃; 発火性

Meaning

easily set on fire; flammable; combustible

Example

The inflammable material caught fire quickly.

その可燃性材料はすぐに火をつけました。

C2 adjective /ɑːrˈbɔːr.i.əl/

arboreal

樹木に関する

Meaning

Relating to trees or living in trees; tree-dwelling.

Example

Monkeys are arboreal animals that spend most of their time in trees.

サルは樹上性の動物で、ほとんどの時間を木の上で過ごします。

A2 noun /ˈoʊpənɪŋ/

opening

開店

Meaning

an act or instance of beginning something

Example

The opening of the new store was a huge success.

新しい店のオープニングは大成功でした。

B2 noun /ˈfræk.ʃən/

Fraction

分数; 部分

Meaning

a numerical quantity that is not a whole number; a small or tiny part of something

Example

Only a small fraction of the population voted in the local election.

地方選挙で投票したのは人口のごく一部に過ぎなかった。

A2 verb /stʌk/

stuck

詰まった

Meaning

unable to move; fixed in one position; unable to continue

Example

The door is stuck and won't open.

ドアが詰まっていて、開きません。

B1 noun /ˌkɒn.trɪˈbjuː.ʃən/

contribution

貢献

Meaning

A gift or payment to a common fund or collection.

Example

His contribution to the project was vital.

彼の貢献はプロジェクトにとって重要でした。

C2 noun /ɪkˈsɪʒən/

excision

切除

Meaning

the act of cutting something out, especially by surgical removal

Example

The excision of the infected tissue prevented further complications.

感染した組織の切除により、さらなる合併症が防止されました。

B2 noun /ˈɜːθ.wɜːm/

Earth-worm

ミミズ

Meaning

a segmented worm that lives in soil and helps decompose organic matter

Example

The gardener was happy to find many earthworms in the soil.

庭師は土壌でたくさんのミミズを見つけて喜んでいました。

C1 verb /ˈræŋɡl̩/

wrangle

議論する

Meaning

to argue or dispute noisily or angrily

Example

The two neighbors wrangled over the property line for hours.

二人の隣人は、敷地の境界について何時間も議論しました。

C2 noun /ˈpeɪpəsi/

papacy

教皇職

Meaning

The office or authority of the Pope in the Roman Catholic Church.

Example

The papacy played a significant role in medieval European politics.

教皇職は中世ヨーロッパの政治で重要な役割を果たした。

B1 noun /ˌʌnɪmˈplɔɪmənt/

Unemployment

失業

Meaning

the state of being unemployed; lack of paid work

Example

The unemployment rate has increased significantly this year.

今年の失業率は大幅に増加しました。

C2 verb /bɪˈmjuːz/

bemuse

困惑させる

Meaning

To confuse or puzzle someone.

Example

The complex instructions bemused the new employees.

複雑な指示が新しい従業員を困惑させました。