C1 adjective /ˈæm.ɪ.kə.bəl/

amicable

友好的

Meaning

Having a spirit of friendliness; without serious disagreement or rancor.

Example

They reached an amicable agreement.

彼らは友好的な合意に達しました。

C1 verb /ˌdɪsɪnˈtæŋɡl/

disentangle

ほどく

Meaning

To free something or someone from a tangle or complication.

Example

She tried to disentangle her hair from the branches.

彼女は枝から髪の毛をほどこうとしました。

C1 noun /ˈtrɛʒərər/

treasurer

財務担当者

Meaning

a person responsible for managing the financial affairs of an organization

Example

The treasurer presented the annual financial report.

財務担当者は年次の財務報告書を提出しました。

C1 noun rɪˈdʒɛn.ər.ə.tɪv ˈfɑːr.mɪŋ

regenerative farming

再生農業

Meaning

Agricultural practices that improve soil health and biodiversity.

Example

Regenerative farming improves soil fertility and biodiversity.

再生農業は土壌の肥沃度と生物多様性を向上させます。

C1 noun ˌpɒlɪˈneɪʃən

Pollination

受粉

Meaning

The process by which pollen is transferred from flowers, enabling plant reproduction.

Example

Butterflies play a vital role in pollination.

蝶々は受粉において重要な役割を果たしています。

C1 verb /fɔːrˈseɪk/

forsake

Meaning

to abandon or give up something or someone

Example

He decided not to forsake his old friends despite his success.

C1 adjective /juːˈbɪkwɪtəs/

ubiquitous

普遍的

Meaning

Existing or being everywhere at the same time.

Example

Social media has become ubiquitous among young people.

ソーシャルメディアは若者の間で普及しています。

C1 adjective ˌmæk.roʊ.iː.kəˈnɒm.ɪk

macroeconomic

マクロ経済的

Meaning

Relating to the large-scale or general economic factors, such as interest rates and national productivity.

Example

Government policies impact macroeconomic stability.

政府の政策はマクロ経済的安定に影響を与える。

C1 noun /kəˈmɪtl̩/

committal

収監 / 拘束

Meaning

The action of sending a person to prison or a mental hospital; also the act of committing something to a particular place.

Example

The judge ordered the committal of the accused to custody.

裁判官は被告を拘置所に送るよう命じました。

C1 noun /ˈhaɪdəweɪ/

hideaway

隠れ家

Meaning

A place used as a retreat or a place to hide.

Example

The cabin in the woods was their secret hideaway.

森の中の小屋は彼らの秘密の隠れ家だった。

C1 verb, noun /ˈɡrɪməs/

grimace

しかめっ面

Meaning

to make an ugly, twisted expression on one's face, usually in disgust or pain

Example

He grimaced when he tasted the sour fruit.

彼は酸っぱい果物を食べたときに顔をしかめました。

C1 noun ˈsæŋktɪti

sanctity

神聖さ

Meaning

The state or quality of being holy, sacred, or saintly; ultimate importance.

Example

The sanctity of life should never be compromised.

命の神聖さは決して妥協されるべきではない。

C1 adjective /dɪsˈpæʃənət/

dispassionate

冷静な

Meaning

not influenced by strong emotion; impartial

Example

The judge remained dispassionate throughout the trial.

裁判官は裁判全体を通して冷静さを保ちました。

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 adjective /ˌɪnsərˈmaʊntəbl/

insurmountable

克服不可能

Meaning

Too great to be overcome.

Example

The explorers faced insurmountable odds in the desert.

探検者たちは砂漠で克服不可能な障害に直面した。

C1 noun /dɪsˈlɛksiə/

dyslexia

ディスレクシア

Meaning

A learning disorder characterized by difficulty reading due to problems identifying speech sounds and decoding words.

Example

The teacher used special methods to help the student with dyslexia.

先生はディスレクシアの学生を助けるために特別な方法を使いました。

C1 verb /uːz/

ooze

にじみ出る

Meaning

to slowly flow or leak out through small openings or pores

Example

Blood began to ooze from the small cut.

血が小さな切り傷からにじみ出た。

C1 noun /ˈlænd.slaɪd/

Landslide

地すべり

Meaning

a collapse of a mass of earth or rock from a mountain or cliff; an overwhelming victory in an election

Example

Heavy rains triggered a massive landslide that blocked the mountain highway.

大雨が大規模な地すべりを引き起こし、山道をふさいだ。

C1 noun /oʊˈmɪʃ.ən/

Omission

省略; 除外

Meaning

the action of excluding or leaving out someone or something; a failure to include

Example

The omission of his name from the list was intentional.

リストから彼の名前を省略することは意図的でした。

C1 verb /ˈɔːstrəˌsaɪz/

ostracize

追放する

Meaning

to exclude someone from a group or society; to banish or shun

Example

After the scandal, he was ostracized by his former colleagues.

スキャンダル後、彼は元同僚に追放された。

C1 noun /ˈfɔːr.teɪ/ or /fɔːrt/

forte

得意

Meaning

a strong ability or talent; something one does particularly well

Example

Cooking is definitely her forte.

料理は間違いなく彼女の得意分野です。

C1 verb ˈdiː.vi.eɪt

deviate

逸脱する

Meaning

To depart from an established course or normal pattern.

Example

He tends to deviate from the original plan.

彼は元の計画から外れる傾向がある。

C1 adjective /ɪˈlɪptɪkl/

elliptical

楕円形の

Meaning

Having the shape of an ellipse; also, a style of speech that is concise and sometimes obscure.

Example

The planet follows an elliptical orbit around the sun.

その惑星は太陽の周りをエリプティカルな軌道で回っています。

C1 noun /ˈnjuːtrɪənt dɪˈfɪʃənsi/

nutrient deficiency

栄養不足

Meaning

A lack of essential nutrients required for healthy plant growth, which can result in poor crop development, reduced yields, and increased susceptibility to diseases.

Example

Nutrient deficiency in the soil can reduce crop productivity.

土壌中の栄養不足は作物の生産性を減少させる可能性があります。

C1 noun /ˈævətɑːr/

avatar

アバター

Meaning

an icon or figure representing a person in digital contexts; in Hinduism, a divine incarnation

Example

She changed her social media avatar to a new cartoon image.

彼女はソーシャルメディアのアバターを新しいカートゥーン画像に変更しました。

C1 adjective /ˈperɪɡrɪn/

Peregrine

移動する; 渡り鳥; 旅行する

Meaning

wandering; traveling; migratory

Example

The peregrine falcon is known for its incredible speed.

ハヤブサはその驚異的な速度で知られています。

C1 adjective /ˌsækrɪˈfɪʃəl/

sacrificial

犠牲的な

Meaning

Relating to or involving sacrifice.

Example

The lamb was used as a sacrificial offering in the ritual.

その羊は儀式で犠牲的な捧げ物として使われました。

C1 adjective /həˈbɪtʃuəl/

habitual

習慣的な

Meaning

Done or doing constantly or as a habit; customary.

Example

He was a habitual latecomer to class.

彼は授業に習慣的に遅刻していた。

C1 adjective /ʌnˈtoʊld/

Untold

無数の; 無限の

Meaning

very great in amount or degree; countless; immeasurable

Example

The earthquake caused untold damage to the city.

地震は都市に無数の損害を与えました。

C1 noun /ˈprɛljuːd/

prelude

前奏

Meaning

An action, event, or statement that serves as an introduction to something more important.

Example

The small fight was only a prelude to a bigger conflict.

小さな喧嘩はもっと大きな争いの前奏に過ぎなかった。

C1 noun /ˌɪnsɪɡˈnɪfɪkəns/

insignificance

重要でないこと

Meaning

The quality of being unimportant or trivial.

Example

He felt a sense of insignificance in the vast universe.

彼は広大な宇宙で重要でないことを感じました。

C1 adjective /ˈpɜːrtɪnənt/

pertinent

sentinel

衛兵

Meaning

A soldier or guard whose job is to stand and keep watch.

Example

A sentinel stood at the entrance of the camp.

一人の衛兵がキャンプの入り口に立っていた。

C1 adjective ˈek.wɪ.tə.bəl

equitable

公平な

Meaning

Fair and impartial

Example

Equitable AI ensures fairness in technology use.

公平なAIはテクノロジーの使用において公平を保証します。

C1 adjective /ˈbleɪmləs/

blameless

非の打ち所がない

Meaning

innocent of wrongdoing; not deserving blame

Example

She remained calm and blameless throughout the investigation.

彼女は調査中ずっと冷静で非の打ち所がなかった。

C1 verb /blɜːrt/

blurt

うっかり言う

Meaning

to say something suddenly without thinking

Example

He blurts out the secret accidentally.

彼はうっかり秘密を言ってしまう。

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 verb /praʊl/

prowl

こっそり歩く（狩りや探索のため）

Meaning

To move around quietly and secretly, especially while hunting or searching.

Example

The cat prowled around the garden at night.

猫は夜、庭の周りを静かに歩いていた。

C1 noun /ˈrep.lɪ.kə/

Replica

レプリカ

Meaning

an exact copy or model of something, especially one on a smaller scale

Example

The museum displayed a perfect replica of the ancient statue.

博物館は古代の彫像の完璧なレプリカを展示しました。

C1 noun /ɪˈmɜː.ʃən/

immersion

没入

Meaning

Complete engagement in an environment or experience.

Example

Immersion in VR games makes users feel like they are inside the virtual world.

VRゲームへの没入は、ユーザーが仮想世界にいるように感じさせます。

C1 verb /ɜːr/

err

誤る

Meaning

to make a mistake or be incorrect

Example

To err is human, to forgive divine.

誤ることは人間にとって自然なことであり、許すことは神聖である。

C1 noun rɪˈfaɪnmənt

refinement

精練

Meaning

The process of removing impurities or unwanted elements from a substance.

Example

His manners showed a refinement that made him stand out in any crowd.

彼のマナーは精練されたもので、どんな群衆の中でも目立っていた。

C1 noun /ˈvɜː.tɪ.kəl ˈfɑː.mɪŋ/

vertical farming

垂直農業

Meaning

The practice of growing crops in vertically stacked layers, often incorporating controlled-environment agriculture.

Example

Vertical farming ensures maximum space utilization in urban areas.

垂直農業は都市部で最大のスペース活用を確保します。

C1 noun /ˈlɛdʒɪsleɪtər/

legislator

立法者

Meaning

a person who makes laws, especially a member of a legislative body

Example

The legislator introduced a bill to improve healthcare.

立法者は医療サービス改善のために法案を提出しました。

C1 noun /kræɡ/

crag

急な崖や岩の面

Meaning

a steep or rugged cliff or rock face

Example

The hikers climbed the jagged crag to reach the summit.

ハイカーたちは頂上に到達するために険しい崖を登った。

C1 noun /ˈɡæm.ət/

gamut

完全な範囲

Meaning

The complete range or scope of something.

Example

Her emotions ran the gamut from joy to sorrow in just a few minutes.

彼女の感情は、数分で喜びから悲しみへと広がった。

C1 adjective /ˈpɑːm.pəs/

Pompous

気取った; うぬぼれた; 過度に豪華な

Meaning

showing off; pretentious; overly grand

Example

His pompous attitude annoyed everyone at the meeting.

彼の気取った態度は会議でみんなを苛立たせました。

C1 verb /sɪˈkriːt/

secrete

分泌する

Meaning

to produce and release a substance from a cell, gland, or organ

Example

The pancreas secretes insulin to regulate blood sugar levels.

膵臓は血糖値を調整するためにインスリンを分泌します。

C1 adjective /ˈfɔːrθˌraɪt/

forthright

率直

Meaning

Direct and honest in speech or behavior; straightforward.

Example

She was forthright in her criticism of the policy.

彼女は政策に対する批判で率直だった。

C1 adjective /ˌɪnsɪˈdɛntəl/

incidental

付随的

Meaning

happening as a minor part or in connection with something else

Example

Incidental expenses like snacks and tips were included in the bill.

スナックやチップのような付随的な費用は請求書に含まれていました。

C1 noun, adjective, verb /səˈbɔːrdənət/ (noun/adjective), /səˈbɔːrdəˌneɪt/ (verb)

subordinate

部下

Meaning

lower in rank or position; to treat as less important

Example

He manages ten subordinates in his department.

彼は自分の部署で10人の部下を管理しています。

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。

C1 noun /ˌrɛtrɪˈbjuːʃən/

retribution

報復, 罰

Meaning

punishment inflicted as vengeance for a wrong or crime

Example

The villagers demanded retribution for the crime committed.

村人たちは犯された犯罪に対して報復を要求しました。

C1 adjective /ˌhɒməˈdʒiːniəs/

homogeneous

均一な、同質な

Meaning

Of the same kind; alike.

Example

The team was not homogeneous in their skills.

チームはそのスキルにおいて均一ではなかった。

C1 noun /ˈænərkɪst/

anarchist

アナーキスト

Meaning

a person who believes in or promotes the absence of government or authority

Example

The anarchist group protested against state control.

アナーキストのグループは国家の支配に反対して抗議しました。

C1 adjective /ˈsɔːrdɪd/

sordid

卑劣な

Meaning

involving immoral or dishonorable actions; dirty or unpleasant

Example

The newspaper exposed the politician's sordid past.

新聞は政治家の卑劣な過去を暴露した。

C1 noun /ədˈmɪtəns/

admittance

入場

Meaning

the process or fact of entering or being allowed to enter a place

Example

No admittance without a valid ticket.

有効なチケットなしでは入場できません。

C1 noun /ˈdiːviəns/

deviance

逸脱

Meaning

Behavior that differs from accepted social or moral standards.

Example

The book studies deviance in urban youth culture.

その本は都市の若者文化における逸脱を研究しています。

C1 verb /ɪnˈklaɪn/

incline

傾く

Meaning

to feel willing or favorably disposed toward something; to bend or tilt

Example

She is inclined to agree with the proposal.

彼女は提案に賛成する傾向があります。

C1 verb /tʃaɪd/

chide

叱る

Meaning

to scold or rebuke; to express disapproval

Example

The teacher chided the student for being late.

先生は遅刻した生徒を叱りました。

C1 phrase ˌkæt.əˈɡɒr.ɪ.kəl.i rɪˈfjuː.tɪd

categorically refuted

完全に否定された

Meaning

Completely and absolutely denied or disproved.

Example

The claims were categorically refuted by officials.

その主張は公式に完全に否定されました。

C1 adjective /prəˈdɪdʒəs/

prodigious

驚異的

Meaning

remarkably or impressively great in extent, size, or degree

Example

The team made a prodigious effort to complete the project on time.

チームはプロジェクトを時間通りに完了するために驚異的な努力をしました。

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 verb /ɪˈluːmɪneɪt/

illuminate

照らす

Meaning

To light up or make something clearer.

Example

Streetlights illuminate the road at night.

街路灯が夜に道路を照らします。

C1 noun /ˌpærəfəˈneɪliə/

paraphernalia

道具一式

Meaning

Miscellaneous articles, especially equipment needed for a particular activity.

Example

The fisherman carried all his fishing paraphernalia in a large box.

漁師はすべての釣り道具を大きな箱に入れて運びました。

C1 adverb/adjective /vɜːˈbeɪ.tɪm/

verbatim

文字通りまたは逐語的に

Meaning

In exactly the same words as were used originally; word for word repetition.

Example

She repeated his instructions verbatim to avoid errors.

彼女は誤りを避けるために彼の指示を文字通り繰り返しました。

C1 adjective /ˈzoʊ.nəl/

Zonal

ゾーン式

Meaning

relating to or arranged in zones; of, relating to, or having the form of a zone

Example

The city implemented a zonal parking system to manage traffic congestion.

都市は交通渋滞を管理するためにゾーン式駐車システムを導入しました。

C1 verb /səbˈstænʃieɪt/

substantiate

立証する

Meaning

To provide evidence to support or prove the truth of something.

Example

The lawyer worked to substantiate the claims with solid evidence.

弁護士は確かな証拠でその主張を立証しようとしました。

C1 noun /ˈtæm.ər.ɪnd/

Tamarind

タマリンド

Meaning

a brown tropical fruit with a tangy, sour taste used in cooking and beverages

Example

Tamarind is commonly used in Asian and Middle Eastern cuisines for its sour flavor.

タマリンドはその酸っぱい味でアジアや中東の料理でよく使われます。

C1 noun stɔːrm ɪnˌtensɪfɪˈkeɪʃən

storm intensification

嵐の強化

Meaning

The process by which storms become stronger and more severe in intensity.

Example

Storm intensification is linked to climate change.

嵐の強化は気候変動に関連しています。

C1 noun /ˈpraɪ.mər/ (US), /ˈprɪm.ər/ (UK)

primer

入門書, 下塗り

Meaning

A basic introductory book or a substance used to prepare a surface for painting.

Example

He read a primer on programming before starting his course.

彼はコースを始める前にプログラミングの入門書を読みました。

C1 adjective /dɪˈstrɔːt/

distraught

動揺した

Meaning

extremely upset and anxious, often to the point of being unable to think clearly

Example

She was distraught after losing her pet.

ペットを失った後、彼女は動揺していた。

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 adjective ʌnˈpær.ə.leld

Unparalleled

比類のない

Meaning

Having no equal; unmatched, peerless, and supreme in quality or achievement.

Example

The unparalleled beauty of the Taj Mahal amazes visitors.

タージ・マハルの比類のない美しさが訪問者を驚かせます。

C1 noun ˌɪrɪˈvɜːrsəbl ˈdæmɪdʒ

irreversible damage

取り返しのつかない損害

Meaning

Harm or injury that cannot be undone or repaired.

Example

Climate change causes irreversible damage to ecosystems.

気候変動は生態系に取り返しのつかない損害を与えます。

C1 noun /dɪˈfen.dənt/

Defendant

被告

Meaning

an individual, company, or institution sued or accused in a court of law

Example

The defendant pleaded not guilty to all charges brought against him.

被告は、彼に対するすべての告発に対して無罪を主張しました。

C1 noun ɪɡˌzæs.pəˈreɪ.ʃən

exasperation

苛立ち

Meaning

Extreme irritation or frustration.

Example

He sighed in exasperation after hearing the same excuse again.

彼は同じ言い訳をまた聞かされて、苛立ちのあまりため息をついた。

C1 verb /ˈbɑːrtər/

barter

Meaning

To exchange goods or services without using money.

Example

They bartered their crops for handmade tools.

C1 verb /ˈpæri/

parry

攻撃をかわす

Meaning

to ward off or deflect an attack, especially in fencing or conversation

Example

He managed to parry the opponent’s sword with quick reflexes.

彼は素早い反応で相手の剣をかわすことができた。

C1 adjective /priːˈɛmɪnənt/

preeminent

卓越した

Meaning

Surpassing all others; very distinguished in some way.

Example

She is a preeminent scientist in the field of genetics.

彼女は遺伝学の分野で卓越した科学者です。

C1 noun /ˈek.stə.si/

Ecstasy

エクスタシー

Meaning

an overwhelming feeling of great happiness or joyful excitement

Example

She was in complete ecstasy when she heard the good news.

彼女は良いニュースを聞いて完全にエクスタシーに浸っていました。

C1 adjective /ɪˈræʃənəl/

irrational

非合理的

Meaning

not logical or reasonable; lacking clear thought

Example

His fear of the dark was completely irrational.

彼の暗闇への恐れは完全に非合理的でした。

C1 verb /ˈflɪk.ər/

flicker

ちらつく

Meaning

to shine unsteadily or waver between light and dark

Example

The candle flickered in the wind.

ろうそくが風でちらついていた。

C1 adjective /ɪˈmuː.və.bəl/

immovable

動かせない

Meaning

Not able to be moved; fixed in position.

Example

Immovable barriers prevent change.

動かせない障害物が変化を妨げる。

C1 adverb /ˈfeɪ.təl.i/

Fatally

致命的に

Meaning

in a way that causes death; with deadly consequences; critically

Example

The accident fatally injured two passengers.

事故は二人の乗客を致命的に負傷させた。

C1 noun /ˌɪnkəmˌpætəˈbɪlɪti/

incompatibility

非互換性

Meaning

the state of being unable to exist or work together harmoniously; lack of compatibility

Example

The project failed because of incompatibility between the two software systems.

2つのソフトウェアシステムの非互換性のため、そのプロジェクトは失敗した。

C1 noun /ˈeɪ.peks/

apex

頂点, apex

Meaning

The highest point or peak of something; the top or summit.

Example

He reached the apex of his career.

彼は自分のキャリアの頂点に達した。

C1 verb /feɪn/

feign

装う、ふりをする

Meaning

to pretend or fake; to give a false appearance of

Example

She feigned illness to avoid going to work.

彼女は仕事に行かないために病気を装った。

C1 verb /ˌkɒm.pɑːtˈmen.təl.aɪz/

compartmentalize

区分けする

Meaning

To divide into sections or categories; to separate things into compartments.

Example

To increase efficiency, he compartmentalized his work tasks.

効率を上げるために、彼は自分の作業を区分けしました。

C1 noun /ˈskɛptɪk/

skeptic

懐疑論者

Meaning

A person who doubts or questions accepted beliefs or claims.

Example

The scientist was a skeptic of theories without solid evidence.

その科学者は確固たる証拠のない理論に懐疑的でした。

C1 noun ˌmɪsˈmænɪdʒmənt

mismanagement

不適切な管理

Meaning

Bad or careless management of something.

Example

Mismanagement of plastic waste worsens pollution.

プラスチックごみの不適切な管理が汚染を悪化させます。

C1 noun /ˌæn.ɪˈmɒs.ə.ti/

Animosity

敵意; 憎しみ

Meaning

strong hostility or dislike; active hatred or ill will

Example

There was clear animosity between the two rival teams.

二つのライバルチーム間には明確な敵意がありました。

C1 noun /haɪˈpɒθəsɪs/

hypothesis

Meaning

a proposed explanation made on the basis of limited evidence as a starting point for further investigation.

Example

The scientist tested her hypothesis through multiple experiments.

C1 verb/noun /ˈkrɒn.ɪ.kəl/

chronicle

出来事を発生した順番で記録する

Meaning

To record events in the order in which they happened; a written record of historical events.

Example

She decided to chronicle her journey through a blog.

彼女はブログを通じて彼女の旅を記録することに決めました。

C1 noun /haʊnd/

Hound

猟犬

Meaning

a dog bred for hunting, typically having a keen sense of smell

Example

The bloodhound tracked the scent through the dense forest.

ブルッドハウンドは密な森の中で匂いを追跡しました。

C1 verb/noun /skaʊl/

scowl

しかめっ面をする

Meaning

To frown in an angry or bad-tempered way.

Example

She scowled when she heard the unfair remark.

彼女は不公平なコメントを聞いてしかめっ面をした。

C1 adjective /ˈblaɪtɪd/

blighted

荒廃した

Meaning

Spoiled, damaged, or destroyed.

Example

The blighted neighborhood was abandoned by most residents.

荒廃した地域はほとんどの住民によって放棄されました。

C1 adjective /ɪˈmeʒərəbəl/

Immeasurable

計り知れない

Meaning

too large or extensive to measure; boundless

Example

The immeasurable love of a mother knows no bounds.

母の計り知れない愛には限界がない。

C1 noun dɪˈtætʃ.mənt

detachment

切り離し

Meaning

The state of being objective or aloof; not being emotionally involved.

Example

Buddhist philosophy encourages detachment from material desires.

仏教哲学は物質的欲望からの分離を奨励します。

C1 noun ˌeə.rəʊ.daɪˈnæm.ɪks

aerodynamics

Meaning

The study of the properties of moving air and the interaction between the air and solid bodies moving through it.

Example

The aerodynamics of an aircraft determines its speed and efficiency.

C1 noun /dʒɛˈsteɪʃən/

gestation

妊娠

Meaning

the process of carrying or being carried in the womb between conception and birth; the development of an idea or plan

Example

The gestation period of an elephant is nearly two years.

象の妊娠期間はほぼ2年です。

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.

C1 noun/verb /ˈræfəl/

raffle

抽選券の販売

Meaning

A means of raising money by selling numbered tickets, one or more of which are drawn at random for a prize; to sell something in such a lottery.

Example

The charity decided to raffle a bicycle to raise funds.

チャリティーは資金調達のために自転車を抽選で販売することに決めました。

C1 adjective /ˌpærəˈdɒksɪkəl/

paradoxical

逆説的

Meaning

Seemingly contradictory or opposed to common sense, yet possibly true.

Example

It is paradoxical that standing is often more tiring than walking.

立っていることが歩くことよりも疲れるのは逆説的です。

C1 noun /taɪˈreɪd/

tirade

激しい非難

Meaning

a long, angry, or critical speech

Example

The manager launched into a tirade about poor performance.

マネージャーは低いパフォーマンスについて長い激しい演説を行った。

C1 verb /əˈprɛs/

oppress

抑圧する

Meaning

to keep someone down by harsh and unfair use of authority; to suppress

Example

The dictator oppressed the people for decades.

独裁者は何十年も人々を抑圧した。

C1 adjective /nɑːkˈtɜr.nəl/

Nocturnal

夜行性

Meaning

active at night; happening during the night

Example

Owls are nocturnal animals that hunt at night.

フクロウは夜行性の動物で、夜に狩りをします。

C1 noun dɪˈdʒɛnəˌreɪtɪv dɪˈzizɪz

degenerative diseases

変性疾患

Meaning

Medical conditions that involve the deterioration or progressive decline of tissues, organs, or functions

Example

Degenerative diseases are common in an aging population.

変性疾患は高齢化した人口に一般的です。

C1 adjective /ˈkɒn.keɪv/

concave

凹形

Meaning

curved inward like the inside of a bowl

Example

The mirror had a concave surface that magnified her reflection.

鏡は凹形の表面を持ち、彼女の反射を拡大しました。

C1 noun /ˈæspɪrənt/

aspirant

志願者

Meaning

a person who seeks or hopes to achieve a position of honor or advancement

Example

She is an aspirant for the university's top scholarship.

彼女は大学の最優秀奨学金の志願者です。

C1 noun /ˌkɒmpɪˈleɪʃən/

compilation

コンピレーション

Meaning

a collection of things, especially pieces of writing or music, gathered together

Example

The book is a compilation of his best essays.

その本は彼の最高のエッセイのコンピレーションです。

C1 noun ˌkɒm.pjʊˈteɪ.ʃən

computation

計算

Meaning

The action of mathematical calculation.

Example

Complex computation is required for AI models.

AIモデルには複雑な計算が必要です。

C1 noun /ˌdɪsbɪˈliːvər/

disbeliever

不信者

Meaning

a person who does not believe in something, especially a religion or idea

Example

He was called a disbeliever for rejecting the traditional faith.

彼は伝統的な信仰を拒否したため、不信者と呼ばれました。

C1 adverb /ˌɪnsɪˈdɛntəli/

incidentally

ちなみに

Meaning

by the way; used to introduce a remark not directly related to the main subject

Example

Incidentally, did you know that she studied in Paris?

ちなみに、彼女がパリで勉強していたことを知っていましたか？

C1 noun /ɪnˈɛk.wɪ.ti/

inequity

不平等

Meaning

Lack of fairness or justice; unequal distribution or treatment.

Example

Social inequity continues to be a global issue.

社会的不平等は依然としてグローバルな問題です。

C1 noun /noʊm/

gnome

ノーム

Meaning

a small mythical creature, often depicted as a bearded man living underground; also a figurine used in gardens

Example

The garden was decorated with a gnome statue.

庭にはノームの像が飾られていました。

C1 noun ˌsæn.ɪ.taɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

sanitization

衛生管理

Meaning

The process of cleaning and disinfecting to eliminate germs and bacteria.

Example

Regular sanitization keeps appliances germ-free.

定期的な衛生管理により、機器が無菌状態に保たれます。

C1 noun /ˌɪməˈrælɪti/

immorality

不道徳

Meaning

the quality of being immoral; behavior that violates accepted moral standards

Example

The community condemned the immorality of the corrupt officials.

地域社会は腐敗した役人の不道徳を非難した。

C1 noun /suˈpriː.mə.si/

Supremacy

至高性; 最高の権威または力

Meaning

the state of being supreme; highest authority or power

Example

The country established naval supremacy in the region.

その国は地域で海軍の至高性を確立しました。

C1 verb /ʌnˈsɛtl/

unsettle

動揺させる

Meaning

To disturb or make someone feel anxious or uneasy.

Example

The sudden news unsettled the entire community.

突然のニュースはコミュニティ全体を動揺させた。

C1 verb /ɪnˈɡreɪv/

engrave

刻む

Meaning

to cut or carve a design, letter, or pattern into a hard surface

Example

The craftsman engraved her name on the silver ring.

職人は銀の指輪に彼女の名前を刻んだ。