B2 noun /æmˈbæsədər/

Ambassador

大使

Meaning

an accredited diplomat sent by a country as its official representative to a foreign country

Example

The ambassador met with government officials to discuss trade agreements.

大使は貿易協定について議論するために政府の役人と会いました。

B1 adverb /əˈlaʊd/

Aloud

大声で

Meaning

in a voice that can be heard; not silently

Example

Please read the instructions aloud so everyone can hear.

指示を大声で読んで、皆が聞こえるようにしてください。

B2 verb /əˈbɒlɪʃ/

abolish

廃止する

Meaning

to formally end or stop something; to cancel or eliminate completely

Example

The government decided to abolish the old tax system.

政府は古い税制を廃止することを決定した。

B2 adverb /ɔːˈθentɪkli/

authentically

本物らしく

Meaning

in a genuine, real, or true manner; in a way that reflects true character or origin

Example

She speaks authentically about her experiences.

彼女は自分の経験について本物らしく話す。

C2 adjective /əˈkwɪzətɪv/

acquisitive

Meaning

excessively interested in acquiring money or material things

Example

The acquisitive businessman bought every piece of land he could find.

B2 verb /ˈælaɪ/

ally

味方

Meaning

To unite or form a connection or partnership with another person, group, or nation.

Example

The two countries decided to ally against their common enemy.

二国は共通の敵に対して連携することを決定した。

C1 adjective /əˈɡæst/

aghast

驚愕

Meaning

filled with shock or horror

Example

The audience was aghast at the tragic scene.

観客はその悲劇的なシーンに驚愕していた。

B2 adjective /ˈædɪkwət/

adequate

適切

Meaning

sufficient or acceptable in quality or quantity

Example

The food was adequate for the small group.

食べ物は小さなグループにとって適切でした。

B2 adjective æmˈbɪɡ.ju.əs

ambiguous

曖昧

Meaning

Having more than one possible meaning; unclear or vague.

Example

His statement was too ambiguous to understand.

彼の発言は理解するにはあまりにも曖昧だった。

C2 noun /ˌæpəˈleɪʃən/

appellation

名称 / タイトル

Meaning

a name or title

Example

The city has earned the appellation 'The Big Apple'.

その都市は「ビッグアップル」という名称を得ました。

C2 noun /ˈæntɪk/

antic

ユーモア

Meaning

a playful, funny, or silly act or gesture

Example

The children laughed at the clown’s antics.

子供たちはクラウンのユーモアに笑いました。

C1 noun /ˈædɪdʒ/

adage

格言

Meaning

a short, well-known saying that expresses a general truth or piece of advice

Example

The old adage says that honesty is the best policy.

古い格言は、正直は最良の政策だと言っています。

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 adverb /ˈæmpli/

amply

十分に

Meaning

more than sufficiently; generously

Example

She was amply rewarded for her hard work.

彼女は努力の結果、十分に報われました。

B2 noun /ˈɔːltər/

Altar

祭壇

Meaning

a raised structure on which offerings or sacrifices are made to a deity

Example

The bride and groom stood before the altar during the ceremony.

新郎新婦は式の最中に祭壇の前に立っていました。

A2 conjunction /ɔːlˈðoʊ/

although

しかし

Meaning

in spite of the fact that; even though

Example

Although it was raining, they went for a walk.

しかし、雨が降っていたが、彼らは散歩に出かけた。

B2 adjective /ˈɑːrbɪˌtrɛri/

arbitrary

任意の

Meaning

based on random choice or personal whim, rather than reason or system

Example

The teacher's arbitrary grading upset many students.

教師の任意の採点は多くの学生を困らせました。

C1 noun ɔːˈstɛr.ɪ.ti

austerity

緊縮

Meaning

Simple and disciplined lifestyle, avoiding luxury.

Example

The government implemented austerity measures to reduce expenses.

政府は支出を削減するために緊縮策を実施した。

C2 verb /ænˈtɪpəθaɪz/

antipathize

反感

Meaning

to feel or express a strong dislike or aversion toward something or someone

Example

He seemed to antipathize with the new management's approach.

彼は新しい経営陣のアプローチに反感を示しているようだった。

A2 noun (plural) /ædz/

ads

Meaning

short for advertisements; promotional messages intended to sell products or services

Example

I often skip ads when watching videos online.

私はオンライン動画を見るとき、よく広告をスキップします。

C1 noun /ˈælɪbaɪ/

alibi

アリバイ

Meaning

A claim or piece of evidence that one was elsewhere when an act, typically a crime, was committed.

Example

She had a strong alibi that proved she was at the cinema during the theft.

彼女は盗難の際に映画館にいたことを証明する強力なアリバイを持っていました。

A1 noun/verb /eɪdʒ/

age

年齢

Meaning

The length of time that a person has lived; to grow older.

Example

She asked his age politely.

彼女は彼の年齢を丁寧に尋ねました。

A2 noun əˈpɔɪnt.mənts

appointments

任命

Meaning

An arrangement to meet someone at a particular time and place; the action of assigning a job or role to someone.

Example

Government appointments follow meritocracy.

政府の任命は功績に基づいて行われる。

C2 noun /ˈɑːrɡoʊ/

argot

専門用語

Meaning

the specialized vocabulary or jargon of a particular group, especially one with a common interest or occupation

Example

The thieves communicated in an argot that outsiders could not understand.

泥棒たちは外部の人々が理解できないアルゴでコミュニケーションを取った。

C1 noun /ɔːˈdæs.ə.ti/

audacity

大胆さ

Meaning

The willingness to take bold risks; boldness or fearlessness.

Example

His audacity to question authority was admirable.

権威に異議を唱える彼の大胆さは賞賛に値した。

B1 verb /əˈkjuːz/

accuse

告発する

Meaning

to charge someone with a crime or wrongdoing

Example

She accused him of stealing her wallet.

彼女は彼を財布を盗んだことで告訴した。

C1 adjective ˌæɡrɪˈkʌltʃərəli sɪɡˈnɪfɪkənt

agriculturally significant

農業に関連する重要な

Meaning

Important or crucial related to farming and agriculture

Example

Winter is agriculturally significant for crop production.

冬は作物生産にとって農業に関連する重要な時期です。

C1 noun /əˈsæsɪn/

Assassin

暗殺者

Meaning

a person who murders an important person for political or religious reasons

Example

The president was protected from potential assassins by security guards.

大統領はセキュリティガードによって潜在的なアサシンから守られていた。

B2 noun /əkˌseləˈreɪʃən/

acceleration

加速度

Meaning

the rate at which velocity changes over time; the act of speeding up

Example

The car showed rapid acceleration as it entered the highway.

車は高速道路に入るときに急な加速度を示した。

A2 noun /əˈraɪvəl/

Arrival

到着; 到着の行為

Meaning

the action or process of arriving; the reaching of a destination

Example

The arrival of the train was delayed by two hours.

列車の到着は2時間遅れました。

A1 verb /əˈɡriː/

agree

同意する

Meaning

to have the same opinion; to consent; to be in harmony

Example

We all agree that the plan is excellent.

私たちは皆、その計画が素晴らしいことに同意しています。

C1 noun /əˈliː.dʒəns/

allegiance

忠誠

Meaning

Loyalty or commitment of a subordinate to a superior or of an individual to a group or cause.

Example

Soldiers take an oath of allegiance to their country.

兵士たちは自国に忠誠の誓いを立てます。

C1 verb /əˈliː.vi.eɪt/

alleviate

軽減するまたは和らげる

Meaning

To make suffering, deficiency, or a problem less severe; to relieve or ease.

Example

Meditation can alleviate stress and improve focus.

瞑想はストレスを軽減し、集中力を高めることができます。

A2 preposition /əˈmʌŋ/

among

の中で

Meaning

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

Example

He was sitting among his friends.

彼は友達の中に座っていた。

C1 adjective /əˈbɪzməl/

abysmal

ひどい / 恐ろしい

Meaning

extremely bad or appalling

Example

The team's performance was abysmal.

チームのパフォーマンスはひどかった。

C2 noun /ˈæl.mɪ.rə/

Almirah

クローゼット

Meaning

a large cupboard or wardrobe used for storing clothes and other items

Example

I keep all my clothes in the wooden almirah.

私はすべての衣服を木製のアルミラーに保管します。

A1 preposition /æt/

at

で

Meaning

used to indicate a specific time, place, or direction

Example

She arrived at the airport on time.

彼女は時間通りに空港に到着しました。

B2 noun /əˈsɛnt/

ascent

Meaning

The act of rising or climbing to a higher position or level.

Example

The climbers began their ascent to the mountain peak at dawn.

B2 verb /əˈspaɪər/

aspire

志す

Meaning

to have a strong desire to achieve something

Example

Many students aspire to study abroad.

多くの学生が海外で勉強することを目指しています。

C1 noun /ˈæŋɡwɪʃ/

anguish

苦悩

Meaning

Severe mental or physical pain or suffering.

Example

She was in deep anguish after hearing the tragic news.

悲しい知らせを聞いて、彼女は深い苦悩に沈んだ。

C1 adjective /ˌeɪθiˈɪstɪk/

atheistic

無神論的

Meaning

Relating to or characteristic of atheists or atheism.

Example

She grew up in an atheistic household with no religious rituals.

彼女は宗教的な儀式のない無神論的な家庭で育ちました。

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 noun /ˈæməzɒn/

amazon

力強い女性

Meaning

A tall, strong, or powerful woman.

Example

She fought like an amazon in the competition.

彼女は競技でアマゾンのように戦った。

C2 noun /ˈɑːr.bɪ.trɑːʒ/

arbitrage

アービトラージ

Meaning

The simultaneous buying and selling of securities in different markets to take advantage of differing prices.

Example

Investors use arbitrage to make profits in global markets.

投資家はアービトラージを利用してグローバル市場で利益を得ます。

B2 noun /ˈæl.oʊ ˈvɪər.ə/

Aloe Vera

アロエベラ

Meaning

a succulent plant with thick fleshy leaves and medicinal properties; produces tubular flowers

Example

The aloe vera plant blooms with orange or yellow tubular flowers.

アロエベラの植物はオレンジ色や黄色のチューブ状の花を咲かせます。

B2 noun ˌæd.æpˈteɪ.ʃən

adaptation

適応

Meaning

The action or process of adapting or being adapted.

Example

Adaptation to climate change is critical for resilience.

気候変動への適応は回復力にとって重要です。

B1 noun ˈɔːdioʊ ˈlɛsənz

audio lessons

オーディオレッスン

Meaning

Educational content delivered through sound recordings, typically used for language learning and skill development.

Example

Audio lessons are useful for listening skills.

オーディオレッスンはリスニングスキルに役立ちます。

C2 noun ˌæɡ.roʊˈiː.koʊˌsɪs.təm

agroecosystem

農業生態系

Meaning

An ecological system centered on agricultural activities and processes.

Example

A healthy agroecosystem improves soil fertility.

健康な農業生態系は土壌の肥沃度を改善します。

C1 noun /ədˈhiːʒən/

adhesion

付着

Meaning

the process or state of sticking to something

Example

Strong adhesion is needed for the tiles to stay in place.

タイルがその位置に留まるためには強い付着が必要です。

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 /ˈætəvɪzəm/

atavism

先祖返り

Meaning

The recurrence of traits or characteristics from a remote ancestor.

Example

The scientist noted atavism in the child’s physical features.

科学者は子供の身体的特徴に先祖返りを観察しました。

C1 adjective /əˈnæl.ə.ɡəs/

analogous

類似

Meaning

Comparable in certain respects, typically in a way that makes clearer the nature of things being compared.

Example

The human brain is analogous to a supercomputer.

人間の脳はスーパーコンピュータに類似している。

C2 noun /ˈævərɪs/

avarice

強欲

Meaning

extreme greed for wealth or material gain

Example

His avarice led him to exploit his workers.

彼の強欲は彼を労働者を搾取することに導いた。

B2 adjective əˈstɒnɪʃɪŋ

astonishing

驚くべき

Meaning

Extremely surprising or impressive; amazing.

Example

The astonishing discovery changed the way we view the universe.

その驚くべき発見は、私たちが宇宙を見る方法を変えました。

B1 verb /əˈmeɪz/

amaze

驚かせる

Meaning

to fill someone with great surprise or wonder

Example

The magician’s final trick amazed the audience.

魔術師の最後のトリックは観客を驚かせた。

C2 verb /əˈbɛt/

abet

Meaning

to encourage or assist someone to commit a crime or wrongdoing

Example

He was accused of abetting the criminals in their escape.

C2 noun /ˈɔːlmənæk/

almanac

年鑑

Meaning

An annual publication containing calendars, weather forecasts, astronomical data, and other useful information.

Example

He consulted the almanac to check the phases of the moon.

彼は月の段階を確認するために年鑑を参照しました。

A2 noun /əˈtɛnʃən/

attention

注意

Meaning

the act of focusing on something or someone

Example

The teacher asked for the students' attention.

先生は学生の注意を求めました。

B2 noun ˌɔː.təˈmeɪ.ʃən

automation

自動化

Meaning

Replacing manual work with machines or software.

Example

Automation increases efficiency and reduces errors in production.

自動化は生産効率を高め、誤りを減らします。

C2 noun /ˈɑːrkeɪˌɪzəm/

archaism

古語

Meaning

a word, expression, or style of language that is no longer in everyday use

Example

The poem is full of archaisms that give it an old-fashioned flavor.

その詩は古語で満たされており、それが古風な味わいを与えています。

C1 verb /əˈmæs/

amass

積み上げる

Meaning

to gather together or accumulate over a period of time

Example

He managed to amass a fortune through wise investments.

彼は賢い投資を通じて財産を積み上げることができました。

C2 adjective /ˈæk.rɪd/

Acrid

辛くて不快な

Meaning

having a strong, unpleasant, and sharp smell or taste

Example

The acrid smoke from the fire made everyone cough.

火事の辛くて不快な煙がみんなを咳き込ませた。

A2 noun ˈɑːrɡjumənt

argument

議論

Meaning

A reason or set of reasons given with the aim of persuading others that an action or idea is right or wrong.

Example

His argument was based on majority.

彼の議論は多数決に基づいていました。

B2 adjective /esˈθet.ɪk/

Aesthetic

美的

Meaning

Concerned with beauty or the appreciation of beauty.

Example

Good aesthetic design enhances product appeal.

良いアスセティックデザインは製品の魅力を高めます。

B2 noun əˈsʌmp.ʃənz

assumptions

仮定

Meaning

Things that are accepted as true or certain to happen, without proof.

Example

His assumptions about the project were completely wrong.

彼のプロジェクトに関する仮定は完全に間違っていた。

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。

C2 verb /ˈædjʊˌleɪt/

adulate

過剰に賛美する

Meaning

to praise or flatter excessively

Example

The fans adulated the actor after his performance.

ファンたちは彼のパフォーマンスの後、俳優を賛美しました。

C1 verb əˈkruː

accrue

蓄積する

Meaning

To accumulate or receive (payments or benefits) over time.

Example

Interest accrues on the savings account every month.

毎月、貯金口座に利子が蓄積されます。

A2 noun /əˈdʌlt/

Adult

成人; 大人

Meaning

a person who is fully grown or developed; mature

Example

Only adults are allowed to enter this area.

このエリアに入ることが許されているのは大人だけです。

C1 noun /əˈkʌmpənɪmənt/

accompaniment

伴奏

Meaning

Something that goes together with or complements another thing, often music or food.

Example

The dish was served with a spicy sauce as an accompaniment.

その料理はスパイシーなソースを添えて提供されました。

C2 noun /əˈrɪə/

arrear

未払い

Meaning

A debt or payment that is overdue and unpaid.

Example

He was sued for an arrear of rent.

彼は家賃の未払いで訴えられました。

B1 noun /ˈeə.rə.pleɪn/

Aeroplane

飛行機

Meaning

a powered flying vehicle with fixed wings and a weight greater than that of the air it displaces

Example

The aeroplane took off smoothly from the airport runway.

飛行機は空港の滑走路から滑らかに離陸した。

B2 adjective /əˈsɪdɪk/

acidic

酸性の

Meaning

containing acid; having a sour taste; sharp or biting in tone

Example

The lemon has an acidic taste that makes your mouth pucker.

レモンはとても酸っぱい味がする。

C2 verb /əˈkriːt/

accrete

蓄積する

Meaning

to grow or increase gradually by accumulation or addition

Example

Dust particles accrete over time to form larger celestial bodies.

塵の粒子は時間とともに集まって、より大きな天体を形成します。

C2 verb /əˈdʒʊər/

adjure

誓約させる

Meaning

to urge or command someone solemnly, often under oath or a strong sense of duty

Example

The witness was adjured to tell the truth in court.

証人は法廷で真実を話すように命じられた。

C2 noun /ˈæstər/

Aster

アスターの花

Meaning

a flowering plant with daisy-like flowers that typically bloom in fall

Example

The purple asters bloomed beautifully in the autumn garden.

秋の庭で紫のアスターの花が美しく咲きました。

B2 noun ədˈvɑːns.mənts

advancements

進展

Meaning

The process of promoting or moving forward; development or improvement.

Example

Scientific advancements enhance global innovation.

科学的進展はグローバルな革新を促進します。

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。

C1 noun /ˌæntiˈklaɪmæks/

anticlimax

アンチクライマックス

Meaning

A disappointing end after a big build-up of excitement or expectation.

Example

The movie's ending was an anticlimax after such a thrilling story.

映画の終わりは、そんなにエキサイティングなストーリーの後のアンチクライマックスでした。

B1 noun ˌɑː.tɪˈfɪʃ.əl ɪnˈtɛl.ɪ.dʒəns

artificial intelligence

人工知能

Meaning

The theory and development of computer systems able to perform tasks normally requiring human intelligence.

Example

Artificial intelligence is revolutionizing education through smart tutoring.

人工知能はスマートチュータリングを通じて教育を革新しています。

C1 adjective /əˈtjuːnd/

attuned

敏感な / 調和のとれた

Meaning

Being receptive or sensitive to something; well adjusted or in harmony.

Example

She is attuned to the needs of her students.

彼女は学生のニーズに敏感です。

B2 verb /ˈæɡ.rə.veɪt/

aggravate

悪化させる

Meaning

To make a situation worse or more serious.

Example

Scratching the rash will only aggravate the condition.

発疹をかくことは、状態を悪化させるだけです。

B1 verb /əˈsoʊsiˌeɪt/

associate

Abruptly

突然かつ予期せず; 予告なしに

Meaning

suddenly and unexpectedly; without warning

Example

The meeting ended abruptly when the power went out.

会議は電力が切れたときに突然終了しました。

C2 verb /əˈlɪtəreɪt/

alliterate

頭韻を踏む

Meaning

to repeat the same consonant sound at the beginning of words in a phrase or sentence

Example

The poet often alliterates words to create rhythm.

詩人はしばしばリズムを作り出すために言葉をアリテレートします。

C2 noun əˌdʌl.təˈreɪ.ʃən

adulteration

不正

Meaning

The action of making something poorer in quality by the addition of another substance.

Example

Adulteration of food is a serious health risk.

食品の不正は健康に対する深刻なリスクです。

C2 verb /ˈæpɪtaɪz/

appetize

食欲をそそる

Meaning

to stimulate the appetite; to make someone eager or interested

Example

The aroma of fresh bread will appetize the guests before dinner.

焼きたてのパンの香りが客の食欲をそそる。

B2 verb /əˈbændən/

abandon

放棄する

Meaning

to give up completely; to leave permanently

Example

They had to abandon their house due to flooding.

彼らは洪水のために家を放棄しなければならなかった。

C2 verb /əˈɡrɛs/

aggress

攻撃する

Meaning

to initiate an attack or show hostile behavior

Example

The army chose not to aggress without provocation.

軍隊は挑発なしに攻撃しないことを決定しました。

B2 noun ˈænsɛstərz

Ancestors

先祖

Meaning

A person from whom one is descended; a forefather.

Example

The family tree shows the names of all ancestors.

家族の木はすべての先祖の名前を示しています。

B1 noun /ɑːrmz/

Arms

武器

Meaning

weapons and ammunition; firearms

Example

The soldiers carried their arms into battle.

兵士たちは戦闘に武器を持ち込んだ。

C1 adjective əsˈtjuːt

astute

鋭いまたは抜け目のない

Meaning

Having or showing an ability to accurately assess situations or people and turn this to one's advantage.

Example

His astute observations helped solve the complex problem.

彼の鋭い観察が複雑な問題を解決するのに役立った。

C2 noun /ˈækmi/

acme

頂点

Meaning

the highest point of achievement or excellence

Example

Winning the award was the acme of his career.

賞を獲得することが彼のキャリアの頂点でした。

B2 adjective /ˈænɪmeɪtɪd/

animated

アニメーションされた

Meaning

Full of life or excitement; made using animation techniques.

Example

The animated film was loved by children and adults alike.

そのアニメーション映画は子供たちと大人たちに愛されました。

C2 adjective /əˈmɔːrfəs/

amorphous

無定形

Meaning

Lacking a clear shape or form; without a defined structure.

Example

The plan remained amorphous and lacked concrete details.

その計画は無定形のままで、具体的な詳細が欠けていました。

B2 noun /æŋˈzaɪ.ə.ti/

anxiety

不安や神経質

Meaning

A feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease about something with an uncertain outcome.

Example

Meditation helps reduce anxiety and stress.

瞑想は不安とストレスを軽減するのに役立ちます。

C2 noun /əˈpɒstəsi/

apostasy

背教

Meaning

The abandonment or renunciation of a religious or political belief.

Example

His public apostasy shocked his followers.

彼の公然の背教は彼の支持者を驚かせました。

B2 verb /əˈweɪkən/

awaken

目覚めさせる

Meaning

to stop sleeping; to cause to become aware

Example

The loud noise awakened the entire neighborhood.

大きな音が目覚めさせ、近所全体を起こした。

C2 noun /əˈmɛrɪkəˌnɪzəm/

americanism

Meaning

A word, phrase, or practice characteristic of American English or culture.

Example

The term 'sidewalk' is an Americanism, while 'pavement' is used in British English.

C2 noun /əbˈdʌktər/

abductor

誘拐犯

Meaning

a person who kidnaps or forcibly takes someone away

Example

The police arrested the abductor after a nationwide search.

警察は長い捜索の後で誘拐犯を逮捕した。

A2 adverb /ˈæktʃuəli/

actually

実際に

Meaning

used to emphasize that something is true, especially when surprising

Example

She actually completed the project ahead of schedule.

彼女は実際に予定より早くプロジェクトを完了させた。

A1 pronoun /ˈɛniwʌn/

anyone

誰か

Meaning

any person at all; used to refer to an unspecified person

Example

Does anyone know the answer to this question?

誰かこの質問の答えを知っていますか？

C1 noun /əˈtjuːn.mənt/

attunement

調和

Meaning

Being in harmony or responsive to someone's emotional state.

Example

Attunement to emotions improves relationships.

感情への調和は関係を改善する。

B2 verb /ˈæləkeɪt/

allocate

割り当てる

Meaning

to distribute or assign resources, duties, or responsibilities for a specific purpose

Example

The manager allocated funds for the new project.

マネージャーは新しいプロジェクトのために資金を割り当てました。

C2 noun, adjective /ˌæntiˌspæzˈmɒdɪk/

antispasmodic

抗痙攣薬

Meaning

A drug or agent that relieves or prevents muscle spasms.

Example

The doctor prescribed an antispasmodic to ease the pain.

医者は痛みを和らげるために抗痙攣薬を処方しました。

C1 noun /ˌæbəˈrɪdʒəniːz/

aborigines

アボリジニ

Meaning

The original inhabitants of a land, especially in Australia.

Example

The aborigines have preserved their traditions for thousands of years.

アボリジニーズは何千年もの間、彼らの伝統を守り続けてきました。

C1 adjective /ˈæʃən/

ashen

青白い

Meaning

Very pale in appearance, often due to shock, fear, or illness.

Example

His face turned ashen when he heard the terrible news.

彼は恐ろしいニュースを聞いたとき、顔が青白くなった。

C1 noun əˈniː.mi.ə

anemia

貧血

Meaning

A condition in which there is a deficiency of red blood cells or hemoglobin in the blood.

Example

Genetic therapy addresses anemia effectively.

遺伝子治療は貧血を効果的に治療します。

B2 verb /əˈstɒnɪʃ/

astonish

驚かせる

Meaning

to surprise someone greatly; to fill with sudden wonder or amazement

Example

The magician’s final trick astonished the entire audience.

そのマジシャンの最後のトリックは観客全員を驚かせた。

C1 verb /əˈtjuːn/

attune

順応させる

Meaning

to make someone or something aware of or responsive to something; to adjust or harmonize

Example

She quickly attuned herself to the needs of her new team.

彼女は新しいチームのニーズにすぐ順応した。

C2 noun /əˈluːviən/

alluvion

アリュビオン

Meaning

The gradual increase of land by the deposit of soil from water; also, a flood or overflow of water.

Example

The river’s alluvion added new fertile land to the village fields.

川のアリュビオンは村の畑に新しい肥沃な土地を加えました。

C2 noun /ˈɑːrtləsnəs/

artlessness

素朴さ, 自然さ

Meaning

The quality of being natural and simple without deceit or pretension.

Example

Her artlessness made her beloved by all.

彼女のartlessnessは、彼女をみんなに愛される存在にした。

B2 adjective /ˈeɪ.li.ən/

alien

エイリアン

Meaning

Belonging to a foreign country or nation; extraterrestrial.

Example

The telescope is capable of detecting alien signals.

望遠鏡はエイリアンの信号を検出することができます。

C2 noun /ˌæs.əˈfet.ɪ.də/

Asafoetida

アサフェティダ

Meaning

a pungent spice derived from the resin of a plant, commonly used in Indian cooking

Example

A pinch of asafoetida adds a distinctive flavor to the lentil curry.

アサフェティダを少し加えると、レンズ豆カレーに独特の風味が加わります。

C2 verb /əˈnɔɪnt/

anoint

油を塗る, 祝福する

Meaning

To smear or rub with oil, often as part of a religious ceremony or as a sign of consecration.

Example

The priest anointed the king with holy oil.

神父は聖油で王を塗りました。

C2 noun /ˈæn.dʒi.əʊ.plæs.ti/

angioplasty

血管を開くための医療手術で、心臓に血液を供給する血管が閉塞または狭窄している場合に行われます。

Meaning

A medical procedure to open blocked or narrowed blood vessels that supply blood to the heart.

Example

Angioplasty is now safer with robotic assistance.

ロボット支援で、アンジオプラスティは現在より安全です。

C1 verb /əˈtɛst/

attest

証明する

Meaning

To provide or serve as clear evidence of; to confirm or certify the truth of something.

Example

The witness attested to the accuracy of the report.

証人は報告書の正確さを証明しました。

C2 noun /ˈæl.ɪ.mənt/

aliment

食物

Meaning

food or nourishment that sustains life

Example

Fruits and vegetables are important aliments for a healthy body.

果物と野菜は健康な体のための重要な食物です。

C1 noun /ˈæb.stɪ.nəns/

abstinence

禁欲、節制

Meaning

the practice of restraining oneself from indulging in something, typically alcohol or sex

Example

His doctor advised abstinence from alcohol for better health.

彼の医者は健康のためにアルコールを控えるように助言しました。

C2 verb /ˈæbrəɡeɪt/

abrogate

廃止する

Meaning

To formally repeal, cancel, or abolish a law, agreement, or custom.

Example

The government decided to abrogate the outdated treaty.

政府は古い条約を廃止することを決定しました。

C1 noun /ˌæɡ.rəˈveɪ.ʃən/

aggravation

悪化, 増悪

Meaning

The act of making a situation worse or the state of being worsened.

Example

The delay caused great aggravation for the passengers.

遅延は乗客に大きな不快感を引き起こしました。