C2 noun /əˈmʊr/

amour

秘密の愛

Meaning

A secret or illicit love affair.

Example

The novel tells the story of a forbidden amour between two characters.

その小説は、二人の登場人物の間の禁じられたアムールの物語を語っています。

C2 adjective /eɪˈsɛptɪk/

aseptic

無菌

Meaning

Free from contamination caused by harmful microorganisms; sterile.

Example

Surgeons must work in an aseptic environment to prevent infection.

外科医は感染を防ぐために無菌環境で作業しなければならない。

C2 adjective /ˌæpəˈplɛktɪk/

apoplectic

アポプレクティック

Meaning

Extremely angry; furious.

Example

He was apoplectic when he heard about the unfair decision.

彼は不公平な決定について聞いたとき、アポプレクティックでした。

B1 noun /əˈfek.ʃən/

Affection

愛情; 好意

Meaning

a feeling of liking or caring for someone or something

Example

She has deep affection for her grandmother.

彼女は祖母に深い愛情を持っています。

C1 adjective /ˌæl.ɡəˈrɪð.mɪk/

algorithmic

アルゴリズムに基づく

Meaning

Based on or using algorithms; relating to mathematical rules or procedures.

Example

Algorithmic processes power artificial intelligence systems.

アルゴリズミックなプロセスは人工知能システムを動かします。

C1 noun /ˈækəleɪd/

accolade

栄誉

Meaning

An award, honor, or expression of praise.

Example

She received an accolade for her outstanding performance.

彼女は卓越したパフォーマンスで栄誉を受けました。

C1 noun /əˈvɜːrʒən/

aversion

嫌悪

Meaning

a strong feeling of dislike or unwillingness towards something

Example

She has a strong aversion to smoking.

彼女は喫煙に強い嫌悪感を持っています。

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。

B2 adjective/verb /əˈprɒksɪmət/

approximate

おおよその

Meaning

close to the actual but not exact; to estimate or calculate roughly

Example

The cost is approximate and may change later.

その費用はおおよそのもので、後で変わるかもしれません。

C1 adjective ˌæd.vɚˈser.i.əl

adversarial

対立的な

Meaning

Involving or characterized by conflict or opposition.

Example

The two companies have an adversarial relationship in the market.

その二つの会社は市場で対立的な関係を持っている。

C2 noun /əˈnɔɪnt.mənt/

anointment

塗油の儀式

Meaning

The act of anointing, usually with oil, as part of a ritual or ceremony.

Example

The anointment of the new leader was a sacred ritual.

新しいリーダーの塗油の儀式は神聖な儀式でした。

C2 noun /ˈænti/

ante

Meaning

a stake put up by a player in poker or similar games before receiving cards; also used figuratively to mean an initial investment or contribution

Example

Each player placed an ante before the game began.

C2 noun /ˈɔːldərmən/

alderman

市議会議員

Meaning

An elected member of a municipal council in certain cities and towns.

Example

The alderman proposed a new plan for community parks.

オールダーマンはコミュニティパークの新しい計画を提案しました。

C1 adverb /ˈæm.ɪ.kə.bli/

Amicably

友好的に

Meaning

in a friendly way without anger or resentment

Example

The divorce was settled amicably between both parties.

離婚は両者の間で友好的に解決されました。

C1 noun /əˈtrɑːsəti/

atrocity

残虐行為

Meaning

an extremely cruel or violent act, often involving physical violence

Example

The world condemned the atrocity committed against civilians.

世界は市民に対して行われた残虐行為を非難しました。

C1 noun /əˈkuːstɪks/

acoustics

音響学

Meaning

the science of sound, or the properties of a space that affect how sound is heard

Example

The hall’s excellent acoustics made the orchestra sound rich and clear.

ホールの優れた音響学により、オーケストラの音が豊かで明確に聞こえました。

C1 noun /æmˈniːʒə/

amnesia

健忘症

Meaning

A partial or total loss of memory, usually caused by injury, illness, or psychological trauma.

Example

After the accident, she suffered from amnesia and could not remember her own name.

事故後、彼女はアムネジアに苦しみ、自分の名前を思い出せなかった。

C2 noun /ˈænɪməlˌkjuːl/

animalcule

動物微生物

Meaning

A microscopic animal, especially a protozoan or other minute organism.

Example

The scientist observed an animalcule moving under the microscope.

科学者は顕微鏡の下で動物微生物が動いているのを観察しました。

C2 noun /əˈmæl.ɡəm/

amalgam

混合物

Meaning

a mixture or blend of different things

Example

The new policy is an amalgam of several previous laws.

新しい政策は、いくつかの以前の法律の混合物です。

C2 noun /ˈæpəplɛksi/

apoplexy

脳卒中や極端な怒りによる突然の意識喪失や制御の喪失

Meaning

A sudden loss of consciousness or control due to stroke or extreme anger.

Example

The old man nearly had apoplexy when he heard the shocking news.

その老人は衝撃的なニュースを聞いてほとんどアポプレキシーを起こしました。

C2 verb /ˈæmbl/

amble

ゆっくり歩く

Meaning

To walk at a slow, relaxed pace.

Example

They amble through the park on Sunday mornings.

彼らは日曜日の朝に公園をゆっくり歩いています。

B2 noun /ˈædvəkəsi/

advocacy

擁護

Meaning

public support for or recommendation of a particular cause or policy

Example

Her advocacy for children's rights earned her international recognition.

彼女の子どもの権利への擁護は、国際的な認知を得た。

B2 noun /ˈɑːftərmɑːθ/

aftermath

影響

Meaning

the consequences or aftereffects of an event or situation, especially a disastrous one

Example

The aftermath of the earthquake was devastating.

地震の影響は壊滅的でした。

A2 noun/verb /əˈmaʊnt/

amount

金額

Meaning

a quantity of something, typically the total of a thing or things in number, size, value, or extent

Example

The total amount of money is not enough.

お金の合計額は十分ではありません。

C1 noun /ˈænti ˈeəkræft ɡʌn/

Anti-aircraft-gun

対空砲

Meaning

a weapon designed to attack aircraft from the ground

Example

The anti-aircraft gun was positioned to defend the military base.

対空砲は軍事基地を守るために配置されました。

B2 verb /əˈplɔːd/

applaud

拍手する

Meaning

to show approval by clapping or expressing admiration

Example

The audience applauded the performance.

観客はパフォーマンスに拍手を送りました。

C1 noun /æɡˈnɒs.tɪk/

agnostic

アグノスティック

Meaning

a person who believes that nothing is known or can be known about the existence of God; uncertain in belief

Example

He described himself as an agnostic rather than an atheist.

彼は自分を無神論者ではなくアグノスティックだと説明した。

A2 noun /ˈɔːtəm/

autumn

秋

Meaning

the season between summer and winter, when leaves fall from trees

Example

The trees look beautiful in autumn, with colorful leaves falling.

木々は秋に美しく見え、カラフルな葉が落ちています。

C2 noun /əkˈsɛʃən/

accession

即位 / 条約の受諾

Meaning

the attainment of a position of rank or power, especially a monarch or president; the formal acceptance of an agreement or treaty

Example

The king's accession to the throne was celebrated with great ceremony.

王の即位は大きな儀式で祝われました。

B1 noun /ˈɑːrtwɜːrk/

artwork

アート作品

Meaning

a piece of art, such as a painting, sculpture, or drawing

Example

The gallery displayed an impressive artwork by a local artist.

ギャラリーは地元のアーティストによる印象的なアート作品を展示しました。

A2 noun /əˈdɪʃ.ən/

Addition

加算; 追加のプロセス

Meaning

the process of adding numbers; something that is added

Example

The addition of a new room made the house more spacious.

新しい部屋の追加により家はより広くなりました。

A1 noun /'æn.ɪ.məl/

Animal

動物

Meaning

a living creature that feeds on organic matter, typically having specialized sense organs and nervous system and able to respond rapidly to stimuli

Example

The zoo has many different animals from around the world.

動物園には世界中から来たさまざまな動物がいます。

B2 noun ˈæk.tɪv rɪˈkɔːl

Active recall

アクティブリコール

Meaning

A learning technique that involves actively trying to retrieve information from memory rather than passively reviewing material.

Example

Active recall improves long-term memory and retention.

アクティブリコールは長期記憶と保持力を向上させます。

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 adjective /əˈten.tɪv/

Attentive

注意深い; 用心深い; 観察力のある

Meaning

careful to pay attention; alert and observant

Example

The attentive student listened carefully to every word the teacher said.

注意深い学生は、教師が言ったすべての言葉に注意深く耳を傾けました。

C1 adjective /ˌærɪˈstɒkrætɪk/

Aristocratic

アリストクラティック; 上流階級の

Meaning

noble; having the manners of the upper class

Example

She had an aristocratic bearing that commanded respect.

彼女はアリストクラティックな態度を持っていて、尊敬を集めていた。

B2 noun /əˈtɒm.ɪk ˈhæb.ɪts/

atomic habits

アトミック・ハビッツ

Meaning

Small but powerful habits that can bring big changes over time

Example

Developing atomic habits leads to long-term success.

アトミック・ハビッツを育むことが長期的な成功に繋がる。

C1 noun /əˈrɪs.tə.kræt/

Aristocrat

貴族; 高貴な血筋を持つ人

Meaning

a member of the aristocracy; a person of noble rank or birth

Example

The aristocrat lived in a magnificent castle.

そのアリストクラットは豪華な城に住んでいました。

B1 noun əˈreɪndʒmənt

arrangement

配置

Meaning

The way things are organized, positioned, or structured.

Example

The arrangement of protons in the nucleus is critical.

原子核内の陽子の配置は重要です。

C1 verb /ədˈmɒnɪʃ/

admonish

注意する / 叱る

Meaning

to warn or reprimand someone firmly; to advise or urge earnestly

Example

The teacher admonished the students for being late.

先生は遅刻した生徒を注意しました。

C2 noun /ˈæpədʒiː/

apogee

頂点

Meaning

the highest or most distant point; the climax or peak of something

Example

The empire reached its apogee during the 18th century.

帝国は18世紀にその頂点に達しました。

A2 noun /ænt/

Ant

アリ

Meaning

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

Example

The ant carried a crumb that was twice its size.

アリは自分のサイズの2倍のパンくずを運びました。

B1 noun /əˈnaʊnsmənt/

announcement

発表

Meaning

a public or formal statement giving information

Example

The principal made an important announcement about the new schedule.

校長は新しいスケジュールについて重要な発表をしました。

C1 verb /ˈeɪ.li.ə.neɪt/

alienate

疎外する

Meaning

To make someone feel isolated or estranged; to cause someone to become unfriendly.

Example

His rude behavior alienated many of his friends.

彼の失礼な行動は多くの友人を遠ざけた。

B2 adjective /əˈvɔɪdəbl/

avoidable

避けられる

Meaning

able to be prevented or avoided

Example

Most of the damage was avoidable with proper planning.

適切な計画があれば、ほとんどの被害は避けられた。

B2 adjective /ˈæp.lɪ.kə.bəl/

applicable

適用可能

Meaning

Relevant or appropriate in a particular situation.

Example

This rule is applicable to eye care too.

このルールは目のケアにも適用されます。

C2 adjective /ˌæf.əˈrɪs.tɪk/

aphoristic

格言的スタイル

Meaning

expressed in the style of a short, witty saying

Example

Her writing style is concise and aphoristic.

彼女の執筆スタイルは簡潔で格言的です。

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。

B2 verb /ədˈmɪnɪstər/

administer

管理する

Meaning

to manage or control the running of; to give or apply medicine or treatment

Example

The nurse will administer the vaccine to all patients.

看護師はすべての患者にワクチンを接種します。

A1 adverb /əˈraʊnd/

Around

周り; あたり; 約

Meaning

in a circle; on all sides; in the vicinity; approximately

Example

Look around and you will see many beautiful flowers.

周りを見てみると、たくさんの美しい花が見える。

C2 noun /əˈfreɪ/

affray

公開喧嘩

Meaning

A public fight or noisy disturbance that causes alarm.

Example

The police were called to break up an affray outside the stadium.

警察はスタジアム外での喧嘩を止めるために呼ばれました。

C1 adjective /ˌeɪˈtɪpɪkəl/

atypical

非典型

Meaning

not representative of a type, group, or class; unusual or abnormal

Example

The doctor said it was an atypical case of the disease.

医者はそれが病気の非典型的なケースだと言いました。

C2 verb əˈtɛn.ju.eɪt

attenuate

和らげる

Meaning

To reduce the force, effect, or value of something; to make weak or thin.

Example

The medicine helps attenuate the pain.

その薬は痛みを和らげるのに役立ちます。

A2 verb (past tense / past participle) /əˈtræktɪd/

attracted

惹かれた

Meaning

felt interest or liking toward someone or something; was drawn by appeal or force

Example

She was attracted to the idea of studying abroad.

彼女は留学するという考えに惹かれた。

C1 verb ɔːɡˈmɛntɪŋ

augmenting

増加する

Meaning

Increasing; making something greater in size, number, or degree

Example

Life expectancy is augmenting with advancements in healthcare.

医療の進歩により、平均寿命は増加しています。

B2 adjective /æbˈnɔːr.məl/

abnormal

異常な

Meaning

deviating from what is normal or usual, typically in a way that is undesirable

Example

The doctor noticed an abnormal growth in the patient’s lung.

医者は患者の肺に異常な成長を見つけました。

A1 noun /ɑːrm/

Arm

腕

Meaning

the upper limb of the human body from the shoulder to the hand

Example

She raised her arm to ask a question.

彼女は質問するために腕を上げました。

C2 adjective /əˈpɜːrtənənt/

appurtenant

附属

Meaning

Belonging to or associated with something, often used in legal/property contexts.

Example

The right of way is appurtenant to the landowner’s property.

通行権は土地所有者の財産に付随しています。

C2 adverb /əˈθwɔːrt/

athwart

横断, 反対

Meaning

Across or in opposition to something.

Example

A fallen tree lay athwart the road, blocking traffic.

倒れた木が道路を横断して、交通を妨げていた。

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。

B2 noun ˌæs.pɪˈreɪ.ʃən

aspiration

志望

Meaning

A hope or ambition of achieving something, a strong desire or goal to achieve something.

Example

His aspiration is to become a successful entrepreneur.

彼のアスピレーションは成功した起業家になることです。

B1 noun /əkˈsɛptəns/

acceptance

受け入れ

Meaning

the act of agreeing to receive or undertake something offered

Example

Her acceptance of the award was met with applause.

賞を受け入れる彼女は拍手で迎えられました。

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。

C2 noun /ˈæl.kə.laɪ ækt/

Alkali Act

アルカリ法案

Meaning

A British law passed in 1863 to regulate the emission of hydrochloric acid gas from alkali works, representing one of the first pieces of environmental legislation.

Example

The Alkali Act of 1863 was one of the first environmental laws.

1863年のアルカリ法案は最初の環境法の一つでした。

B2 verb /əkˈsɛləreɪt/

accelerate

加速する

Meaning

to increase speed or make something happen sooner

Example

The driver accelerated to overtake the truck.

運転手はトラックを追い越すために加速しました。

C2 adjective /æbˈhɔːr.ənt/

Abhorrent

忌まわしい; 嫌悪すべき

Meaning

extremely unpleasant and causing disgust; detestable

Example

The idea of animal cruelty is abhorrent to most people.

動物虐待の考えはほとんどの人々にとって嫌悪感を抱かせます。

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。

C1 verb /ˈædʒ.ɪ.teɪt/

agitate

扇動する, 激しくする

Meaning

to stir up feelings or disturb; to campaign for change

Example

The protesters agitated for better working conditions.

抗議者たちはより良い労働条件を求めて活動した。

B2 noun ˈæp.ə.taɪt

appetite

食欲

Meaning

A natural desire to satisfy a bodily need, especially for food.

Example

Junk food increases appetite unnaturally.

ジャンクフードは食欲を不自然に増加させる。

A2 verb /ˈædɪd/

added

追加された

Meaning

to join something to something else to increase its size, number, or amount

Example

She added sugar to her coffee.

彼女はコーヒーに砂糖を加えました。

B2 adjective /əkˈsel.ə.reɪ.tɪd/

accelerated

加速された

Meaning

Happening or developing faster than usual.

Example

The project progressed at an accelerated pace.

プロジェクトは加速したペースで進んでいった。

C2 noun /ˈænsɛstrɪs/

ancestress

女性の祖先

Meaning

a female ancestor; a woman from whom one is descended

Example

She discovered that her ancestress came from a small village in Bengal.

彼女は自分の女性の祖先がベンガルの小さな村出身だと知った。

C1 verb /əˈlɒt/

allot

幸せ

Meaning

to give or assign something, often a share or portion, to someone

Example

Each student was allotted ten minutes to present.

彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、幸福を隠すことができませんでした。

B1 noun /ˈeɪ.dʒənt/

agent

エージェント

Meaning

A person who acts on behalf of another person or organization.

Example

The real estate agent showed us several houses.

不動産エージェントは私たちにいくつかの家を見せてくれました。

C2 noun /ˈɑːm.lət/

Armlet

アームレット

Meaning

a band worn around the upper arm as an ornament

Example

The traditional dancer wore golden armlets that gleamed in the spotlight.

伝統的なダンサーは、スポットライトの中で輝く金色のアームレットを着けていました。

C2 adjective /ɔːˈɡʌst/

august

威厳

Meaning

Respected and impressive; inspiring reverence or admiration.

Example

The king entered the hall with an august presence.

王は威厳のある存在感でホールに入ってきた。

B1 preposition/adverb /əˈkɔːrdɪŋ/

according

によると

Meaning

As stated by or in agreement with.

Example

According to the report, sales increased last quarter.

報告書によると、売上は前四半期に増加しました。

C2 noun /ˈæpəˌlɔːɡ/

apologue

道徳的な物語

Meaning

a short moral story or fable intended to teach a lesson

Example

The teacher used an old apologue to explain honesty to the children.

教師は、子供たちに誠実さを説明するために古い道徳的な物語を使いました。

C1 verb /əkˈsɛntʃueɪt/

accentuate

強調する

Meaning

to emphasize or make something more noticeable

Example

The lighting accentuated the beauty of the painting.

その照明が絵画の美しさを強調しました。

C1 adjective /ɔːˈdeɪ.ʃəs/

Audacious

大胆

Meaning

showing willingness to take bold risks; daring

Example

His audacious plan to climb the mountain without proper equipment shocked everyone.

彼の大胆な計画は、適切な装備なしで山を登ろうとすることで、全員を驚かせた。

B2 adverb /əˈproʊpriətli/

appropriately

適切に

Meaning

in a way that is suitable or proper for a particular situation

Example

She was dressed appropriately for the event.

彼女はイベントに適切に服を着ていました。

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。

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。

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 noun /ˌædʒ.ɪˈteɪ.ʃən/

agitation

動揺

Meaning

a state of nervousness, excitement, or unrest; or action of stirring up public concern

Example

There was visible agitation among the crowd.

群衆の中には明らかな動揺がありました。

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。

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。

C2 noun /əˈvɪdəti/

avidity

熱意

Meaning

extreme eagerness or enthusiasm

Example

He accepted the offer with avidity.

彼は熱意を持ってその提案を受け入れました。

C2 verb /əˈvaʊ/

avow

公然と宣言する

Meaning

to openly declare or admit something, often publicly and firmly

Example

He avowed his loyalty to the cause without hesitation.

彼はためらうことなく、彼の忠誠心をその活動に公然と誓った。

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。

C2 noun /ˈɑːrkeɪndʒəl/

archangel

Meaning

A high-ranking angel, often considered a chief messenger or leader among angels.

Example

Michael is often depicted as the most powerful archangel.

B1 noun /əˈkaʊntənt/

accountant

会計士

Meaning

a person whose job is to keep or check financial accounts

Example

The accountant prepared the financial reports for the company.

会計士は会社の財務報告書を準備しました。

C2 verb /əˈmælɡəmeɪt/

amalgamate

合併する

Meaning

to combine or unite to form one organization or structure; to merge

Example

The two companies decided to amalgamate their operations.

二つの会社は運営を合併することを決定しました。

B2 adjective /əˈlɛdʒd/

alleged

疑われた

Meaning

said or thought to be true, but not proven

Example

The alleged thief was caught by the police.

疑われた泥棒は警察に捕まった。

C1 noun /ˌætəˈʃeɪ/

attache

外交官補

Meaning

A person officially assigned to the staff of a diplomatic mission, often with a specific area of responsibility.

Example

The cultural attache organized an art exhibition in the embassy.

文化担当のアタッシェが大使館で芸術展を開催しました。

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.

A1 interjection /ɑː/

ah

ああ

Meaning

used to express realization, surprise, or relief

Example

Ah, now I understand what you mean.

ああ、今あなたが言いたいことがわかりました。

C1 adjective /æmˈfɪb.i.əs/

Amphibious

両生類

Meaning

able to live both on land and in water; suitable for both land and water operations

Example

The amphibious vehicle can travel on both land and water.

その両生類車両は、陸地と水中の両方で移動できます。

C1 adjective /əˈwɒʃ/

awash

水浸し

Meaning

covered or flooded with water or something in large quantities

Example

The market was awash with cheap imported goods.

市場は安価な輸入品で水浸しだった。

B2 noun /əˈnælədʒi/

analogy

類推

Meaning

A comparison between two things for the purpose of explanation or clarification.

Example

The teacher used the analogy of a tree to explain the structure of an essay.

先生はエッセイの構造を説明するために木の類推を使いました。

C2 noun /ˌɔːskʌlˈteɪʃən/

auscultation

聴診

Meaning

The act of listening to internal sounds of the body, typically using a stethoscope.

Example

The doctor performed auscultation to check the patient’s lungs.

医者は患者の肺を調べるために聴診を行いました。

A2 noun /əˈpɪə.rəns/

Appearance

外見; 出現; 表れ

Meaning

the way that someone or something looks; an act of performing or participating in a public event

Example

Her appearance at the event surprised everyone.

イベントでの彼女の登場は皆を驚かせた。

C1 noun /ˌænəlˈdʒiːzɪk/

analgesic

鎮痛剤

Meaning

A drug or substance that relieves pain.

Example

She took an analgesic to ease her headache.

彼女は頭痛を和らげるために鎮痛剤を飲みました。

B2 noun /ˈæŋk.lət/

Anklet

足首飾り

Meaning

a piece of jewelry worn around the ankle

Example

She wore a beautiful silver anklet on her left foot.

彼女は左足に美しい銀のアンクレットを着けていた。

C2 verb /əbˈskɒnd/

abscond

密かに逃げる

Meaning

to leave secretly and quickly, often to avoid arrest or punishment

Example

The thief tried to abscond with the stolen jewelry.

泥棒は盗まれた宝石を持って逃げようとした。

B2 noun /æs/

Ass

ロバ

Meaning

a donkey; a small domesticated animal of the horse family

Example

The farmer used an ass to carry heavy loads.

農夫は重い荷物を運ぶためにロバを使いました。

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。

B2 adjective əˈstaʊn.dɪŋ

astounding

驚くべき、衝撃的な、すばらしい

Meaning

Surprisingly impressive or notable; causing shock or surprise.

Example

The magician's astounding tricks left the audience speechless.

魔法使いの驚くべきトリックは観客を言葉を失わせました。

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 /əˈsweɪdʒ/

assuage

和らげる

Meaning

To make an unpleasant feeling less intense; to ease or relieve.

Example

The kind words helped assuage her anxiety.

優しい言葉が彼女の不安を和らげるのに役立ちました。

B2 verb /əˈweɪt/

await

待つ

Meaning

to wait for someone or something; to expect

Example

We await your response with great anticipation.

私たちはあなたの返事を大きな期待を持って待っています。

C1 noun /ˌæntɪˈsiːdənts/

antecedents

先例

Meaning

previous events, conditions, or people that influence or serve as a basis for something that follows

Example

The lawyer examined the criminal antecedents of the suspect.

弁護士は容疑者の犯罪歴を調べました。

C2 noun /əˈrɔɪ.oʊ/

arroyo

乾いた小川

Meaning

A dry creek or stream bed that temporarily fills with water after heavy rain.

Example

After the storm, the arroyo quickly filled with rushing water.

嵐の後、小川は急速に水で満たされました。

B2 noun /əˈlaɪnmənt/

alignment

整列

Meaning

arrangement in a straight line or in proper position

Example

The alignment of the planets was perfect for the celestial event.

惑星の整列は天体イベントのために完璧でした。

A1 adjective /ˈæŋ.ɡri/

Angry

怒っている; 怒った;

Meaning

feeling or showing strong displeasure; furious; irritated

Example

She was angry because someone had broken her favorite vase.

彼女は誰かが彼女のお気に入りの花瓶を壊したので怒っていた。

C1 adjective, verb /ˈeɪlɪŋ/

ailing

病気の

Meaning

suffering from illness or poor health; experiencing problems or decline

Example

The ailing patient slowly began to recover after treatment.

病気の患者は治療後、ゆっくり回復し始めた。

C1 adjective /æmˈbɪvələnt/

ambivalent

相反する

Meaning

Having mixed or contradictory feelings about something or someone.

Example

She was ambivalent about accepting the new job offer.

彼女は新しい仕事のオファーを受け入れることに対してアンビヴァレントだった。

B1 adjective /əˈɡrɛsɪv/

aggressive

攻撃的

Meaning

ready or likely to attack or confront; forceful

Example

The salesman used an aggressive strategy to close the deal.

営業マンは契約を結ぶために攻撃的な戦略を使用しました。

C1 noun, verb /ˈɔːtɒpsi/

autopsy

検死

Meaning

a post-mortem examination to discover the cause of death or the extent of disease

Example

The autopsy revealed that the victim had died from poisoning.

検死は、犠牲者が中毒で亡くなったことを明らかにしました。

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。

B2 noun /əˈsʌmpʃən/

Assumption

仮定

Meaning

a thing that is accepted as true without proof; a supposition

Example

His assumption about the weather proved to be wrong.

天気に関する彼の仮定は間違っていることが証明されました。