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C1 adjective/adverb /əˈmɪs/

amiss

間違った
Meaning
Not quite right; inappropriate or out of place.
Example
Something seems amiss with the car's engine.
車のエンジンに何か間違ったことがあるようです。
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。
C1 noun /prɪˈzʌmp.ʃən/

Presumption

推定; 仮定;
Meaning
an idea that is taken to be true without proof
Example
There is a presumption of innocence in the legal system.
法的なシステムには無罪の推定があります。
C1 noun ɪnˌten.sɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən

intensification

強化
Meaning
The process of becoming or making something more intense or extreme.
Example
The intensification of climate change requires urgent action.
気候変動の強化は緊急の行動を必要とします。
C1 adjective /rɪˈsɜːrdʒənt/

resurgent

復活した
Meaning
Becoming strong, active, or popular again.
Example
The resurgent economy gave hope to many businesses.
復活した経済は多くのビジネスに希望を与えた。
C1 verb /ˈpɛdəl/

peddle

売る
Meaning
To sell goods, often by going from place to place; sometimes used negatively to mean promoting an idea or product in a pushy way.
Example
Street vendors peddle handmade jewelry to tourists.
ストリートの販売員は観光客に手作りのジュエリーを売っている。
C1 adjective /ˈsæv.i/

savvy

賢い, 熟練した
Meaning
Having practical knowledge and the ability to make good judgments.
Example
She is a tech-savvy entrepreneur.
彼女はテクノロジーに詳しい起業家です。
C1 verb ɪkˈstræp.ə.leɪt

Extrapolate

外挿する
Meaning
Making future estimates based on existing information
Example
Scientists extrapolate climate changes based on past data.
科学者たちは過去のデータに基づいて気候変動を外挿します。
C1 verb ˈsɪn.ɚ.dʒaɪz

synergize

効率を高めるために協力する。
Meaning
combine in such a way as to enhance effectiveness.
Example
The departments must synergize to improve efficiency.
部門は効率を向上させるためにシナージズしなければならない。
C1 verb /ˈlɛvi/

levy

課税する
Meaning
To impose or collect, especially a tax or fine.
Example
The government decided to levy a new tax on luxury goods.
政府は高級品に新しい税金を課すことに決めました。
C1 adjective /əˈmiːnəbl/

amenable

協力的
Meaning
willing to cooperate or be influenced; open to suggestions
Example
She was amenable to the idea of working longer hours.
彼女は長時間働くという考えに賛成だった。
C1 noun /slæɡ/

slag

鉱滓
Meaning
Stony waste matter separated from metals during the smelting process.
Example
The factory dumped the slag near the river.
工場は川の近くに鉱滓を捨てました。
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 /ɪɡˌzɪl.əˈreɪ.ʃən/

exhilaration

興奮または喜び
Meaning
A feeling of excitement, happiness, or elation.
Example
The feeling of exhilaration after a roller-coaster ride is amazing.
ジェットコースターの後のエクスヒラレーションの感覚は素晴らしいです。
C1 noun /ˈeɪ.nəs/

Anus

肛門
Meaning
the opening at the end of the digestive tract through which waste leaves the body
Example
The doctor examined the patient's anus during the medical checkup.
医者は診察中に患者の肛門を調べました。
C1 noun /ˈkætərækt/

cataract

白内障 / 滝
Meaning
A medical condition causing clouding of the eye's lens; also a large waterfall.
Example
The old man suffered from cataracts in both eyes.
その高齢の男性は両目に白内障を患っていました。
C1 verb /səbˈvɜːrt/

subvert

Meaning
to undermine or overthrow an established system, authority, or institution
Example
The rebels tried to subvert the government.
C1 noun /stɑːr fruːts/

Star Fruits

スターフルーツ
Meaning
yellow tropical fruits that form a star shape when sliced crosswise; tangy and crisp taste
Example
When you slice star fruits, they look like beautiful yellow stars on your plate.
スターフルーツを切ると、プレートの上に美しい黄色い星のように見えます。
C1 noun ˌprɒf.ɪ.təˈbɪl.ɪ.ti

profitability

収益性
Meaning
The degree to which a business or activity yields profit or financial gain.
Example
Increasing sales and reducing costs boosted profitability.
販売の増加とコスト削減により収益性が向上しました。
C1 adjective /ˈplɒd.ɪŋ/

plodding

遅くて退屈な
Meaning
slow-moving and unexciting; showing steady effort
Example
The movie was entertaining but a bit plodding in the middle.
その映画は面白かったが、真ん中で少し遅くて退屈だった。
C1 noun /ˌmaʊntəˈnɪə/

mountaineer

登山者
Meaning
A person who climbs mountains as a sport or profession.
Example
The mountaineer reached the summit after a long climb.
登山者は長い登山の後、頂上に到達しました。
C1 noun/verb /ˈhɛrəld/

herald

先駆者
Meaning
A person or thing that announces or signals the approach of something; to announce or signal.
Example
The blooming flowers herald the arrival of spring.
咲いた花々は春の到来を告げます。
C1 adjective /ˌhæpi ɡoʊ ˈlʌki/

happy-go-lucky

おおらかで、気楽な、無頓着な
Meaning
cheerfully unconcerned about the future; carefree
Example
She has a happy-go-lucky attitude and never worries about tomorrow.
彼女はハピゴーラッキーな態度を持っており、明日のことを心配することはありません。
C1 adjective /ɪkˈsiːdɪŋ/

Exceeding

過剰な; 超越した
Meaning
going beyond; surpassing; extremely
Example
The project was completed with exceeding excellence.
プロジェクトは極めて優れた成果で完了しました。
C1 verb /ˈoʊvərˌhɔːl/

overhaul

完全な改修
Meaning
to examine thoroughly and repair or improve something that is worn or ineffective
Example
The company decided to overhaul its outdated computer system.
会社は古くなったコンピュータシステムのオーバーホールを決定した。
C1 noun /ˌɪm.pəˈzɪʃ.ən/

Imposition

課税; 負担; 不公平な要求
Meaning
the action or process of imposing something or of being imposed; an unfair burden or demand
Example
The imposition of new taxes without consultation angered the citizens greatly.
相談なしに新しい税金が課され、市民は非常に怒りました。
C1 adjective /ˈheɪ.zi/

Hazy

ぼんやりした; 曖昧な; ぼやけた
Meaning
covered with haze; unclear or vague; lacking clarity
Example
The mountain tops were hazy in the morning mist.
山の頂上は朝の霧の中でぼんやりしていました。
C1 noun /ˈhʌbʌb/

hubbub

騒音
Meaning
a loud noise caused by a crowd of people talking or shouting
Example
There was a hubbub in the market as the sale began.
販売が始まると、市場で騒音が起こりました。
C1 noun /trænsˈɡrɛʃən/

transgression

違反, 罪
Meaning
an act that goes against a law, rule, or code of conduct; a violation or sin
Example
The court forgave his first transgression but warned him not to repeat it.
裁判所は彼の最初の違反を許しましたが、再発を警告しました。
C1 verb /ˈmɪt.ɪ.ɡeɪt/

mitigate

軽減する
Meaning
To make less severe, serious, or painful; to lessen the severity of damage or harm.
Example
Proper planning can mitigate financial risks.
適切な計画は財務リスクを軽減できます。
C1 adjective /ˈmaɪzərli/

miserly

けちな
Meaning
Unwilling to spend money; stingy.
Example
She lived a miserly life, refusing to buy anything new.
彼女はけちな生活を送り、新しいものを買うことを拒んでいた。
C1 noun /dɪˈfaɪəns/

defiance

反抗
Meaning
Open resistance or bold disobedience.
Example
The protest was an act of defiance against injustice.
その抗議は不正に対する反抗の行為でした。
C1 adjective /ʌnˈtʃælɪndʒd/

Unchallenged

挑戦されていない; 反対なしに受け入れられた; ライバルなし
Meaning
not disputed or questioned; accepted without opposition; having no rival
Example
He remained the unchallenged champion for five years.
彼は5年間、挑戦されていないチャンピオンであり続けました。
C1 noun /ˈdjuːplɛks/

duplex

デュプレックスハウス
Meaning
A house or apartment divided into two separate residences.
Example
They live in a duplex near the city center.
彼らは市の中心近くのデュプレックスに住んでいます。
C1 noun /rəˈpɪdəti/

rapidity

迅速さ
Meaning
The quality of moving or happening quickly; swiftness or speed.
Example
The rapidity of technological change is astonishing.
技術的な変化の速さは驚くべきものです。
C1 verb /kənˈspaɪər/

conspire

共謀する
Meaning
to secretly plan with others to do something harmful or illegal
Example
They conspired to overthrow the government.
彼らは政府を倒すために共謀した。
C1 noun /ɔːˈrɔːrə/

aurora

オーロラ
Meaning
A natural display of lights in the sky, usually seen in polar regions.
Example
We traveled to Norway to see the northern aurora.
私たちはノルウェーに行き、北極のオーロラを見ました。
C1 verb dɪˈsɜːn

discern

識別する
Meaning
To perceive or recognize something; to distinguish with difficulty by sight or with the other senses.
Example
He could barely discern the distant figure in the fog.
彼は霧の中で遠くの姿をほとんど識別できなかった。
C1 noun/verb ˈpɪv.ət

pivot

戦略的変更、軸、プロセスの変更
Meaning
A significant change in business strategy or direction.
Example
The company decided to pivot its business strategy.
会社はビジネス戦略を変更する決定をしました。
C1 noun /ˈkʌntrɪmən/

countryman

同国人
Meaning
a person from one's own country or rural area
Example
He was proud to meet a fellow countryman at the international conference.
彼は国際会議で同国人に会えて誇りに思った。
C1 noun /ˌdɪspəˈzɪʃən/

disposition

Meaning
A person's usual attitude or temperament; arrangement or tendency.
Example
She has a cheerful disposition despite the difficulties.
C1 noun /ˈpæl.ə.tə.bəl miːt/

Palatable meat

美味しい肉
Meaning
Meat that is pleasant to taste; appetizing meat dish
Example
The chef prepared palatable meat dishes for the dinner party.
シェフはディナーパーティーのために美味しい肉料理を準備しました。
C1 adjective /daɪər/

Dire

深刻な; 緊急の; 恐ろしい
Meaning
extremely serious; urgent; terrible
Example
The country is facing a dire economic crisis.
その国は深刻な経済危機に直面している。
C1 noun /ˌɑːk.sɪˈmɔːr.ɒn/

oxymoron

オキシモロン
Meaning
a figure of speech where two contradictory terms are combined
Example
The phrase 'deafening silence' is a classic oxymoron.
「耳をつんざくような静けさ」というフレーズは、典型的なオキシモロンです。
C1 adjective /ˌɪnɪkˈskjuːzəbl/

inexcusable

許しがたい
Meaning
Too bad to be justified or overlooked; unforgivable.
Example
His rude behavior was inexcusable.
彼の無礼な行動は許しがたいものでした。
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。
C1 noun /plæsˈtɪsəti/

plasticity

可塑性、適応能力
Meaning
the quality of being easily shaped or molded; adaptability
Example
The brain's plasticity allows it to adapt after injury.
脳の可塑性により、怪我の後に適応することができます。
C1 noun /ˈɪn.tə.lekt/

intellect

知能
Meaning
The ability to think, reason, and understand objectively.
Example
Her intellect is admired by all her colleagues.
彼女の知能はすべての同僚に賞賛されています。
C1 adjective /ˈsiː.di/

Seedy

種でいっぱい; 汚くて評判が悪い; 廃れた
Meaning
squalid and disreputable; shabby and run-down; full of seeds
Example
They avoided walking through the seedy part of town at night.
彼らは夜に汚くて評判が悪い街の部分を歩くのを避けていた。
C1 noun /oʊθ/

Oath

誓い
Meaning
a solemn promise or declaration; a sworn statement
Example
The doctor took an oath to help patients.
医師は患者を助けることを誓いました。
C1 adjective /ˈdʒɑː.rɪŋ/

jarring

耳障りな、衝撃的な
Meaning
Striking or shocking in a way that creates a strong contrast or clash.
Example
The sudden loud noise was jarring to everyone in the room.
突然の大きな音は部屋の中の皆に衝撃を与えました。
C1 adjective /ˌdɪktəˈtɔːriəl/

dictatorial

独裁的
Meaning
Having or showing a tendency to tell people what to do in an autocratic way.
Example
His dictatorial style made him unpopular among colleagues.
彼の独裁的なスタイルは、同僚たちの間で不人気だった。
C1 verb /əbˈsteɪn/

abstain

自制する
Meaning
To restrain oneself from indulging in or partaking of something.
Example
People often abstain from digital devices to enhance focus.
人々は集中力を高めるためにデジタル機器を使うのを自制することがよくあります。
C1 noun, verb, adjective /ˈæɡ.rɪ.ɡət/ (noun/adjective), /ˈæɡ.rɪ.ɡeɪt/ (verb)

aggregate

集合体, 総体
Meaning
A whole formed by combining several elements; to combine into a total.
Example
The data was aggregated to provide a clearer picture of the market.
データは市場のより明確な画像を提供するために集約されました。
C1 noun /ˈziːnɪθ/

zenith

頂点
Meaning
The time at which something is most powerful or successful; the highest point.
Example
Her career reached its zenith in the late 1990s.
彼女のキャリアは1990年代後半に頂点に達した。
C1 verb /ˈɒfsɛt/

offset

相殺
Meaning
To counterbalance or compensate for something.
Example
The company's losses were offset by gains in other departments.
会社の損失は他の部門での利益で相殺されました。
C1 noun /ˈtæn.ə.ri/

tannery

なめし革工場
Meaning
A place where animal hides are processed into leather.
Example
The tannery produced high-quality leather for export.
なめし革工場は輸出のために高品質な革を生産しました。
C1 noun ˈdɪk.ʃən

diction

発音と単語の選択
Meaning
The style of pronunciation and word choice in speaking or writing.
Example
A strong diction enhances communication skills.
強いディクションはコミュニケーション能力を向上させます。
C1 adjective /ˈɡræn.jʊ.lər/

granular

粒状の
Meaning
Consisting of small grains or particles; detailed and specific.
Example
The report provided a granular analysis of the market data.
レポートは市場データの詳細な分析を提供しました。
C1 noun /ˈtʃæs.tɪ.ti/

Chastity

純潔; 処女性; 節制;
Meaning
the practice of refraining from extramarital or premarital sexual relations; sexual purity
Example
Many religious traditions value chastity as a virtue of moral purity.
多くの宗教的伝統では、純潔は道徳的純粋さの美徳とされています。
C1 noun ˌɪnsjʊˈleɪʃən

insulation

絶縁
Meaning
Material used to prevent heat, sound, or electricity from being transmitted from one area to another.
Example
Insulation of food storage areas can prevent pests from entering.
食品保管エリアの絶縁は、害虫が侵入するのを防ぐことができます。
C1 noun ˈɪm.pɪ.təs

impetus

推進力
Meaning
The force or motivation that drives something forward; momentum.
Example
The new policy provided an impetus for economic growth.
新しい政策は経済成長のための推進力を提供しました。
C1 noun /ˌrɛspɪˈreɪʃən/

respiration

Meaning
The process of breathing or the exchange of gases in living organisms.
Example
Respiration is essential for all living beings.
C1 noun /ˌsɒl.jʊˈbɪləti/

solubility

溶解度
Meaning
The ability of a substance to dissolve in a solvent.
Example
The solubility of salt in water is high.
塩の水における溶解度は高い。
C1 noun /ˈpoʊl.stɑːr/

Polestar

北極星
Meaning
a bright star that appears to stay in the same position in the sky and is used for navigation
Example
Sailors used the polestar to navigate across the ocean.
船乗りはポールスターを使って海を渡った。
C1 verb /ˈflʌtər/

flutter

羽ばたく / 震える
Meaning
to move or flap quickly and lightly; to beat or wave with small rapid motions
Example
The butterfly began to flutter its wings in the sunlight.
蝶が日光の中で羽ばたき始めた。
C1 verb ɪɡˈzɛm.plɪ.faɪ

exemplify

例示する
Meaning
To be a typical example of or to illustrate something clearly, to show as an example or demonstrate.
Example
His dedication exemplifies true leadership.
彼の献身は真のリーダーシップを例示しています。
C1 noun /ˈliːniənsi/

leniency

寛大
Meaning
The quality of being more merciful or tolerant than expected.
Example
The judge showed leniency in his ruling.
裁判官は判決で寛大さを示した。
C1 adjective /dræb/

drab

地味な
Meaning
Dull, lacking brightness or interest; monotonous.
Example
The room looked drab with its gray walls and dim lighting.
灰色の壁と薄暗い照明でその部屋は地味に見えた。
C1 noun /ˈhɔːrtɪˌkʌltʃər/

horticulture

Meaning
The art or practice of garden cultivation and management.
Example
Horticulture plays a vital role in producing fruits, vegetables, and ornamental plants.
C1 adjective /ˈhɛdˌstrɔŋ/

headstrong

頑固
Meaning
Determined to do what one wants, even if it is not sensible.
Example
The headstrong child refused to listen to anyone.
頑固な子供は誰の話も聞こうとしませんでした。
C1 adjective /ˈhiːdləs/

heedless

無頓着
Meaning
showing a reckless lack of care or attention
Example
He drove with heedless disregard for the rules.
彼はルールを無視して運転した。
C1 adjective /ˈɑːrɡjuəbl/

arguable

議論の余地がある
Meaning
open to debate or discussion; not certain and capable of being argued for or against
Example
It is arguable that technology has improved our quality of life.
テクノロジーが私たちの生活の質を向上させたと言うのは議論の余地がある。
C1 adjective ˈfɔːr.mɪ.də.bəl

formidable

手ごわい
Meaning
Inspiring fear or respect through being impressively large, powerful, intense, or capable.
Example
The boxer was a formidable opponent in the ring.
そのボクサーはリングで手ごわい相手だった。
C1 noun /ˌænəsˈθetɪk/

anesthetic

麻酔薬
Meaning
A substance that causes loss of sensation or consciousness, especially used during surgery.
Example
The doctor administered a local anesthetic before stitching the wound.
医者は傷を縫う前に局所麻酔を施しました。
C1 noun /ˈkroʊniˌɪzəm/

cronyism

縁故主義
Meaning
The practice of favoring friends or associates, especially in political appointments or business deals.
Example
The company was accused of cronyism in hiring practices.
その企業は採用活動における親族主義で非難されました。
C1 noun /ˌluː.brɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/

lubrication

潤滑
Meaning
The action of applying a substance to reduce friction between surfaces in mutual contact.
Example
Lubrication of the eyes is essential for well-being.
目の潤滑は健康にとって重要です。
C1 noun /sɪv/

sieve

ふるい
Meaning
a utensil with a mesh or perforated bottom, used for straining or sifting
Example
She used a sieve to strain the pasta.
彼女はパスタをこすためにふるいを使いました。
C1 noun /rɪˈdʒɔɪsɪŋ/

rejoicing

喜び
Meaning
The action of showing great joy or happiness
Example
There was much rejoicing after the victory.
勝利後、多くの喜びがありました。
C1 adjective /tɛk ˈdrɪv.ən/

tech-driven

テクノロジー駆動
Meaning
Powered or guided by technology; dependent on technological advancement for operation.
Example
The agricultural sector is becoming more tech-driven for higher efficiency.
農業セクターは、効率を高めるためにますますテクノロジー駆動になっています。
C1 adjective/verb /ˈsiːzənd/

seasoned

経験豊富な / 味付けされた
Meaning
Experienced in a particular activity; also, flavored with spices.
Example
She is a seasoned teacher with over 20 years of experience.
彼女は20年以上の経験を持つベテランの教師です。
C1 noun/adjective /fɔːrˈboʊdɪŋ/

foreboding

不吉な予感
Meaning
A feeling that something bad will happen; ominous.
Example
She felt a deep sense of foreboding as she entered the abandoned house.
彼女は廃屋に入るとき、深い不吉な予感を感じた。
C1 noun /liːtʃ/

Leech

ヒル
Meaning
an aquatic or terrestrial annelid worm with suckers at both ends; metaphorically, a person who extorts profit from others
Example
The leech attached itself to his leg while swimming.
ヒルは泳いでいる間、彼の足にくっついた。
C1 noun, verb /kriːs/

crease

しわ, 折り目
Meaning
a line or fold produced on paper, cloth, or other material; to make a fold or wrinkle
Example
She ironed the shirt carefully to remove every crease.
彼女はシャツを慎重にアイロンがけして、すべてのしわを取り除きました。
C1 adjective /ˌeɪˈsɛkʃuəl/

asexual

無性愛
Meaning
Without sexual feelings, associations, or reproduction through sex.
Example
Many plants reproduce through asexual methods like budding or splitting.
多くの植物は芽生えや分裂のような無性愛的方法で繁殖します。
C1 verb /ˈpɜːrkəleɪt/

percolate

Meaning
To filter gradually through a porous surface or substance; to spread slowly.
Example
The rainwater percolated through the soil into the groundwater.
C1 noun /prəˈdʒɛktaɪl/

projectile

発射体
Meaning
An object fired, thrown, or propelled, especially from a weapon.
Example
The soldier dodged the incoming projectile.
兵士は飛んでくる発射体を避けました。
C1 verb /pərˈtɜːrb/

perturb

動揺させる
Meaning
To disturb or unsettle greatly in mind.
Example
The sudden noise perturbed the students during the exam.
突然の音が試験中に学生を動揺させました。
C1 noun /ˈpær.ə.kiːt/

Parakeet

インコ
Meaning
a small colorful parrot with a long tail, often kept as a pet
Example
The green parakeet learned to say hello.
緑色のインコはこんにちはを言うことを学びました。
C1 noun ˈkɔː.pəs

corpus

言語分析と研究に使用される大規模な言語データの集まり
Meaning
A large collection of linguistic data used for language analysis and research.
Example
Linguists use a corpus to analyze language patterns.
言語学者は言語パターンを分析するためにコーパスを使用します。
C1 adjective /ˈɡæl.ənt/

gallant

勇敢な, 英雄的な
Meaning
Brave, heroic, or chivalrous.
Example
The gallant firefighter saved the child from the burning building.
その勇敢な消防士は燃えている建物から子供を助けました。
C1 noun kəˈmɛns.mənt

commencement

開始
Meaning
The beginning of something; a ceremony at which degrees or diplomas are conferred on graduating students.
Example
The commencement ceremony marked the start of a new journey.
卒業式は新しい旅の始まりを意味していました。
C1 adjective /ʌnˈkɒm.prə.maɪ.zɪŋ/

Uncompromising

譲歩しない, 妥協しない
Meaning
unwilling to change one's views or to agree about something; showing an unwillingness to make concessions to others
Example
He was uncompromising in his demand for a full apology.
彼は完全な謝罪を要求する際に譲歩しませんでした。
C1 noun, adjective /dɪˈfiːtɪst/

defeatist

敗北主義者
Meaning
A person who expects or is excessively ready to accept failure; showing a tendency to expect defeat.
Example
His defeatist attitude discouraged the rest of the team.
彼の敗北主義的な態度は、チームの他のメンバーを落胆させました。
C1 noun /ɪnˈkɒmpɪtəns/

incompetence

無能
Meaning
Lack of ability, skill, or effectiveness in doing something.
Example
The project failed due to the manager’s incompetence.
プロジェクトはマネージャーの無能のため失敗しました。
C1 noun /ˈmɛm.breɪn/

membrane

膜
Meaning
A thin layer of tissue or material that covers, separates, or connects structures.
Example
The cell membrane controls the movement of substances in and out of the cell.
細胞膜は物質の細胞内外の移動を制御します。
C1 noun /ˈfjuː.tʃə.rɪst/

futurist

未来学者
Meaning
A person who studies or predicts the future, especially trends in science, technology, or society.
Example
The futurist predicted major changes in transportation within the next decade.
未来学者は次の10年間で交通に大きな変化があると予測しました。
C1 noun ˌmɒd.ɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃənz

modifications

修正
Meaning
The action of making partial or minor changes to something.
Example
DNA modifications enable enhanced traits in crops.
DNAの修正により作物の特性が向上します。
C1 adjective /ˈteɪn.tɪd/

Tainted

汚染された; 汚れた
Meaning
contaminated or affected by something bad or undesirable
Example
The water supply was tainted with harmful chemicals.
水供給は有害な化学物質で汚染されていた。
C1 verb /ˈdʒʌk.stə.poʊz/

juxtapose

異なる二つの物を並べて置く
Meaning
To place two different things close together to show how they are different or similar.
Example
The artist juxtaposed traditional and modern elements in his painting.
アーティストは彼の絵画で伝統的と現代的な要素を並べて置きました。
C1 adjective ˌsəʊsɪəʊpəˈlɪtɪkəl

sociopolitical

社会政治的
Meaning
Combining social and political factors.
Example
Sociopolitical factors often influence public policy decisions.
社会政治的要因はしばしば公共政策決定に影響を与えます。
C1 adjective /ˈtɜːrbjələnt/

turbulent

動揺
Meaning
Characterized by conflict, disorder, or confusion; not stable or calm.
Example
The country went through a turbulent period of political change.
その国は政治的変革の動揺した時期を経ました。
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 noun /ˈkiːpˌseɪk/

keepsake

記念品
Meaning
An object kept as a reminder of a person, place, or event.
Example
She gave me a small locket as a keepsake of our friendship.
彼女は私たちの友情の記念として小さなロケットをくれました。
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 verb /əˈvɛndʒ/

avenge

復讐する
Meaning
to inflict harm in return for an injury or wrong done to oneself or another
Example
He vowed to avenge his brother's death.
彼は兄の死を復讐することを誓った。
C1 noun /liːs/

Lease

リース契約
Meaning
a contract by which one party conveys land, property, services, etc. to another for a specified time, usually in return for a periodic payment
Example
They signed a two-year lease for the apartment.
彼らはアパートメントのために2年間のリース契約に署名しました。
C1 noun /klaʊt/

clout

影響力
Meaning
influence or power, especially in politics or business
Example
The businessman has a lot of political clout.
そのビジネスマンは政治的な影響力を持っています。
C1 verb /ˈɡlɔːrɪfaɪ/

glorify

讃える
Meaning
to praise or honor someone or something; to make something seem better than it is
Example
The movie glorifies war heroes.
その映画は戦争の英雄を美化している。
C1 adjective /ˈflɪmzi/

flimsy

弱々しい
Meaning
weak, fragile, or lacking in strength; not convincing
Example
The chair was too flimsy to support his weight.
その椅子は重さを支えられないほど弱々しかった。
C1 noun /ˌmɛrɪˈtɒkrəsi/

meritocracy

メリトクラシー
Meaning
A system in which advancement is based on individual ability or achievement.
Example
In a true meritocracy, the most capable people rise to leadership positions.
真のメリトクラシーでは、最も有能な人々がリーダーシップの地位に上がります。
C1 adjective /ɪnˈkrɛdjələs/

incredulous

Meaning
unwilling or unable to believe something
Example
He gave her an incredulous look when she claimed she could fly.
C1 noun /ˌdɛsɪˈmeɪʃən/

decimation

壊滅
Meaning
The act of destroying or killing a large proportion of something.
Example
The decimation of the city left thousands homeless.
都市の壊滅により、何千人もの人々が家を失った。
C1 verb /reɪz/

raze

取り壊す
Meaning
To completely destroy or demolish something, especially a building.
Example
The old factory was razed to make way for new apartments.
古い工場は新しいアパートメントのために取り壊されました。
C1 noun /ˈpriːˌæmbəl/

preamble

前文
Meaning
a preliminary statement, especially the introduction to a formal document
Example
The preamble of the constitution outlines its guiding principles.
憲法の前文はその基本的な原則を説明しています。
C1 noun /ˌɪnflɛksɪˈbɪlɪti/

inflexibility

柔軟性の欠如
Meaning
the quality of being rigid or unwilling to change; lack of adaptability
Example
The inflexibility of the rules caused unnecessary delays.
規則の柔軟性の欠如が不要な遅れを引き起こした。
C1 verb /ˈræn.də.maɪz/

randomize

ランダム化する
Meaning
To make something happen in a random order or manner.
Example
The software can randomize the order of questions.
ソフトウェアは質問の順番をランダマイズできます。
C1 verb /ˈweɪvər/

waver

揺れる
Meaning
to become unsteady or indecisive; to hesitate or shake
Example
She began to waver in her decision to move abroad.
彼女は海外に引っ越す決断に揺れ始めた。
C1 adjective, adverb (informal, vulgar) /ˈfʌkɪŋ/

fucking

クソ (強調のための卑猥な言葉)
Meaning
used for emphasis, often expressing anger or frustration (vulgar slang)
Example
It was a fucking disaster!
それはクソみたいな災害だった！
C1 verb /ˈspɪərˌhɛd/

spearhead

先導する
Meaning
to lead or initiate an action, project, or movement
Example
She spearheaded the campaign for environmental awareness.
彼女は環境意識のキャンペーンを先導しました。
C1 adjective /ʌnˈbraɪdld/

unbridled

抑制のない
Meaning
Uncontrolled and unrestrained.
Example
The protesters showed unbridled enthusiasm for change.
抗議者は変革に対して抑えきれない熱意を示しました。