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C2 noun /əˈnæθəmə/

anathema

アナセマ / 嫌悪された物
Meaning
something or someone intensely disliked or strongly condemned
Example
Violence is anathema to her peaceful nature.
暴力は彼女の平和的な性格にはアナセマです。
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。
C2 verb /ˈæd.ʌm.breɪt/

adumbrate

予示する
Meaning
to foreshadow or suggest something in an unclear or indirect way
Example
The report adumbrates future economic challenges.
レポートは未来の経済的な課題を暗示している。
C2 noun ˌæm.ɔː.tɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

amortization

償却
Meaning
The process of paying off debt with regular payments over time.
Example
The amortization schedule showed a 10-year repayment plan.
アモチゼーションスケジュールは10年間の返済計画を示しました。
C2 noun /ˌɛərəˈstætɪks/

aerostatics

エアロスタティクス
Meaning
The branch of physics that deals with the equilibrium of air and gases and the forces acting on bodies in them.
Example
Aerostatics is essential for understanding how balloons float.
エアロスタティクスは、気球がどのように浮かぶかを理解するために不可欠です。
C2 verb /əˈkɒst/

accost

強引に話しかける
Meaning
to approach and speak to someone boldly or aggressively
Example
The reporter was accosted by protesters outside the courthouse.
報道陣は裁判所の外で抗議者にアコストされた。
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。
C2 adjective /ˈærənt/

arrant

完全な, 全くの
Meaning
complete or utter (used negatively, e.g., 'arrant nonsense')
Example
His excuse was arrant nonsense.
彼の言い訳は完全なナンセンスだった。
C2 noun /ˈædʒ.ə.tənt/

Adjutant

アジュタントコウ
Meaning
a large water bird with long legs and neck, also known as adjutant stork
Example
The adjutant stork stood motionless in the shallow water.
アジュタントコウは浅い水の中でじっと立っていました。
C2 adjective ˌeə.rəʊˈstæt.ɪk

aerostatic

気圧静的な
Meaning
Relating to or involving gases (especially air) in equilibrium and the equilibrium of balloons or aircraft under the influence of such gases.
Example
Aerostatic designs ensure stability at high altitudes.
エアロスタティックデザインは高高度での安定性を確保します。
C2 noun /ˈætəmaɪzər/

atomizer

アトマイザー
Meaning
A device that sprays liquid into a fine mist.
Example
She used an atomizer to apply the perfume evenly.
彼女は香水を均等に塗るためにアトマイザーを使いました。
C2 noun /ˈɔːɡjʊri/

augury

前兆
Meaning
A sign or omen that is believed to predict future events.
Example
The dark clouds were seen as an augury of an approaching storm.
暗い雲は近づいている嵐の前兆として見られた。
C2 noun /ˌæpəˈrɪʃən/

apparition

幻影
Meaning
A ghostly figure or an unusual or unexpected appearance.
Example
The children were frightened by the sudden apparition in the old house.
子供たちは古い家で突然現れた幻影に驚きました。
C2 adjective, adverb /əˈbʌvˌbɔːrd/

aboveboard

正直でオープン
Meaning
Open and honest; without deception or trickery.
Example
The business deal was completely aboveboard.
ビジネス取引は完全に正直でオープンでした。
C2 adjective /ˌɑːrbəˈrɛsənt/

arborescent

樹木のような
Meaning
having the appearance or characteristics of a tree; tree-like
Example
The coral had an arborescent form that resembled a miniature forest.
サンゴは、小さな森に似た樹木のような形をしていた。
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。
C2 verb /ˈæktʃueɪt/

actuate

作動させる
Meaning
to put into action or motion; to motivate or activate
Example
The engineer actuated the machine with a simple switch.
エンジニアは簡単なスイッチで機械を作動させました。
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 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。
C2 verb /ˈæbnɪˌɡeɪt/

abnegate

放棄する
Meaning
to deny or renounce something, especially a right or desire
Example
She chose to abnegate her personal interests for the sake of the team.
彼女はチームのために自分の個人的な利益を放棄することを選びました。
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。
C2 noun/adjective /ˈæl.əˌbæs.tər/

alabaster

アラバスター(白い鉱物)
Meaning
A fine-grained, usually white variety of gypsum, often used for carving; also describes something smooth and pale like alabaster.
Example
The statue was carved from pure alabaster.
その像は純粋なアラバスターで彫られました。
C2 adjective /ɑːrˈθʊr.i.ən/

arthurian

アーサー王に関連する
Meaning
Relating to the legendary King Arthur and the stories surrounding him.
Example
The novel is set in an Arthurian world of knights and castles.
その小説は、騎士と城が存在するアーサリアンの世界に設定されています。
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 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。
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 noun /ɔːl/

awl

Meaning
a small pointed tool used for making holes, especially in leather
Example
The cobbler used an awl to punch holes in the leather.
靴屋は革に穴を開けるために錐を使った。
C2 noun /ˈækəlaɪt/

acolyte

Meaning
a follower or assistant, especially in a religious service or as a devoted supporter of a leader
Example
The senator arrived with a small group of acolytes who handled the press.
C2 noun /ˌɑːrtʃˈdiːkən/

archdeacon

大執事
Meaning
A senior clergyman in the Christian Church ranking below a bishop.
Example
The archdeacon assisted the bishop in administrative duties.
アーチディーコンは行政業務で主教を支援した。
C2 noun /ɑːmz/

alms

施し
Meaning
Money, food, or goods given to the poor as charity.
Example
The monk distributed alms to the needy villagers.
僧侶は貧しい村人たちに施しを分け与えた。
C2 noun /ˌæntɪˈtɒksɪn/

antitoxin

抗毒素
Meaning
A substance that neutralizes a specific toxin in the body.
Example
The doctor administered an antitoxin to counter the snake venom.
医師は蛇の毒を無効にするために抗毒素を投与しました。
C2 noun /ˈeɪ.pi.ə.rɪst/

apiarist

養蜂家
Meaning
a person who keeps and tends bees for honey production
Example
The apiarist collected fresh honey from the hives.
養蜂家は巣箱から新鮮な蜂蜜を集めました。
C2 noun /ˈɔːriˌoʊl/

aureole

オーラ
Meaning
A halo or radiance surrounding the head or body, often in religious art.
Example
The painting showed the saint with an aureole around his head.
その絵は、聖人が頭の周りにオーラを持っているのを示していました。
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 noun /ˌæŋɡləˈfoʊbiə/

anglophobia

アングロフォビア
Meaning
Dislike or fear of England, English people, or English culture.
Example
The politician was accused of promoting Anglophobia in his speeches.
その政治家は演説でアングロフォビアを促進したとして非難されました。
C2 verb /əˈvɜːr/

aver

断言する
Meaning
to state or assert something confidently and strongly
Example
She averred that she was innocent.
彼女は無罪だと主張した。
C2 noun /əˈnæb.ə.lɪ.zəm/

anabolism

アナボリズム
Meaning
The set of metabolic pathways that construct molecules from smaller units, involving tissue repair and growth.
Example
Anabolism is essential for muscle growth and tissue repair.
アナボリズムは筋肉の成長と組織の修復に不可欠です。
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。
C2 adjective /əˈsɛt.ɪk/

ascetic

禁欲的
Meaning
Practicing strict self-denial and abstaining from worldly pleasures, often for religious reasons.
Example
He lived an ascetic life in the mountains, far from worldly comforts.
彼は山の中で禁欲的な生活を送り、世俗的な快適さから遠ざかっていた。
C2 noun /ˌæprəˈbeɪʃən/

approbation

承認 / 賞賛
Meaning
approval or praise
Example
The plan won the approbation of the board members.
その計画は理事会メンバーの承認を得ました。
C2 noun /ˈæltruɪst/

altruist

利他的な人
Meaning
a person who has an unselfish concern for the welfare of others
Example
He is an altruist who always puts others' needs before his own.
彼は常に他人のニーズを自分のニーズよりも優先する利他的な人です。
C2 noun /ˌænɪmædˈvɜːʒən/

animadversion

批判
Meaning
Strong criticism or censure.
Example
The policy attracted severe animadversion from the public.
その政策は公衆から厳しい批判を受けた。
C2 adjective /ˈæn.ə.daɪn/

anodyne

無害な、痛みを和らげる
Meaning
Not likely to cause offense; bland or harmless. Also refers to something that relieves pain.
Example
The speaker’s anodyne remarks avoided controversy.
スピーカーの無害なコメントは論争を避けました。
C2 noun /ˈæpəˌθɛm/

apothegm

格言, 名言
Meaning
A short, witty, and instructive saying or maxim.
Example
His speech was filled with apothegms about life and success.
彼のスピーチは人生と成功に関する格言でいっぱいでした。
C2 verb /ˈɔːɡər/

augur

予兆する
Meaning
To be a sign of something to come; to predict or foretell.
Example
Dark clouds augur a coming storm.
暗い雲が来る嵐を予示しています。
C2 adjective əˈsɪd.ju.əs

assiduous

勤勉な、熱心な
Meaning
Showing great care and perseverance; diligent and hardworking.
Example
His assiduous efforts led to a successful career.
彼の勤勉な努力は成功したキャリアにつながった。
C2 noun /əˌɡlɒməˈreɪʃən/

agglomeration

集積
Meaning
A mass or collection of things, sometimes clustered together.
Example
The city is an agglomeration of diverse cultures and communities.
その都市はさまざまな文化とコミュニティの集積です。
C2 noun /ˈæmɪti/

amity

友情
Meaning
A friendly relationship between people or countries.
Example
The treaty helped maintain amity between the neighboring nations.
条約は隣国間の友情を維持するのに役立ちました。
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。
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。
C2 noun /ˈænɪməs/

animus

敵意 / 目的
Meaning
A strong feeling of hostility; motivation or purpose behind an action.
Example
His speech was driven by animus against the policy.
彼のスピーチは政策に対する敵意によって駆り立てられた。
C2 adjective /ɑːrˈbɔːr.i.əl/

arboreal

樹木に関する
Meaning
Relating to trees or living in trees; tree-dwelling.
Example
Monkeys are arboreal animals that spend most of their time in trees.
サルは樹上性の動物で、ほとんどの時間を木の上で過ごします。
C2 noun /ˌeɪd də ˈkæmp/

aide-de-camp

上級将校の秘密の補佐役として働く軍人
Meaning
A military officer acting as a confidential assistant to a senior officer.
Example
The general was accompanied by his aide-de-camp during the ceremony.
儀式の間、将軍は自分のエイド・デ・キャンプと共に出席しました。
C2 noun /əˌkædəˈmɪʃən/

academician

学者
Meaning
a member of an academy; a scholar or expert in a field of study
Example
The academicians gathered to discuss the future of education.
学者たちは教育の未来について話し合った。
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。
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 /əˈluː.vi.əm/

alluvium

沖積土
Meaning
Fertile soil deposited by flowing water, especially in riverbanks.
Example
The alluvium in riverbanks is highly fertile for agriculture.
川の岸辺にあるアリューヴィウムは農業に非常に肥沃です。
C2 noun/adjective /ælˈbaɪ.noʊ/

albino

アルビノ (色素が欠けている人/動物)
Meaning
A person, animal, or plant lacking normal pigmentation, resulting in pale skin, hair, and eyes.
Example
The albino rabbit had white fur and pink eyes.
アルビノウサギは白い毛とピンクの目を持っていました。
C2 noun /ˈæl.baɪt/

albite

Meaning
A white or colorless mineral of the feldspar group, often found in igneous rocks.
Example
Geologists discovered albite crystals in the rock sample.
C2 noun /ˈæn.əlz/

annals

年鑑
Meaning
Historical records of events, usually arranged chronologically.
Example
Her name will be remembered in the annals of science.
彼女の名前は科学の年鑑に記録されるだろう。
C2 verb /ˌækwiˈɛs/

acquiesce

黙って従う
Meaning
to accept something reluctantly but without protest
Example
She decided to acquiesce to her parents’ wishes.
彼女は両親の願いを黙って従うことに決めました。
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 verb /əˈkuːtə/

accoutre

装備する
Meaning
to dress or equip, especially in something impressive or elaborate
Example
The knight was accoutred in shining armor.
騎士は輝く鎧で装備されていました。
C2 noun /əˈpɜːrtənənsɪz/

appurtenances

付属物
Meaning
Additional items or accessories associated with something, often used in a legal or property context.
Example
The house was sold along with all its appurtenances, including the garage and garden.
その家は、ガレージや庭を含むすべての付属物と一緒に売られました。
C2 adjective /əˈluːsɪv/

allusive

暗示的
Meaning
Making indirect references or hints; suggestive without being explicit.
Example
The novel is full of allusive passages that point to classical literature.
その小説は古典文学を指し示す暗示的な部分で満ちている。
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。
C2 adjective /ˌævəˈrɪʃəs/

avaricious

貪欲な
Meaning
having or showing extreme greed for wealth or material gain
Example
The avaricious landlord increased the rent unfairly.
貪欲な家主は不公平に家賃を上げました。
C2 noun /ˈiːdʒɪs/

aegis

保護
Meaning
The protection, backing, or support of a particular person or organization.
Example
The project was carried out under the aegis of the United Nations.
このプロジェクトは国連の庇護の下で実施されました。
C2 adverb /əˈskæns/

askance

疑いの目で
Meaning
With suspicion, mistrust, or disapproval.
Example
She looked askance at his unusual proposal.
彼女は彼の異常な提案を疑いの目で見た。
C2 verb /ˈæmərˌtaɪz/

amortize

償却
Meaning
To gradually reduce or pay off a debt with regular payments.
Example
They plan to amortize the mortgage over 20 years.
彼らは20年間で住宅ローンをアモーティゼする予定です。
C2 adjective /ˌæd.vɛnˈtɪʃ.əs/

adventitious

偶発的
Meaning
Happening by chance or accident, not planned.
Example
His success was partly due to adventitious circumstances.
彼の成功は偶発的な状況による部分があった。
C2 noun /ænˈtɪfəni/

antiphony

アンティフォニー
Meaning
a form of music in which two or more groups or choirs sing alternately in response to each other
Example
The cathedral's architecture was designed to enhance the effect of antiphony.
大聖堂の建築は、アンティフォニーの効果を高めるために設計されました。
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。
C2 adjective /ˈæbdʒɛkt/

abject

卑劣
Meaning
extremely bad, unpleasant, and degrading
Example
They lived in abject poverty.
彼らは卑劣な貧困の中で生きていました。
C2 verb /ˈæd.l̩/

addle

混乱させる
Meaning
To confuse or muddle someone’s mind.
Example
The complicated instructions only served to addle him.
複雑な指示は彼を混乱させるだけでした。
C2 noun /ˈɔːldərmənʃɪp/

aldermanship

アルダーマンの職位
Meaning
The office, position, or dignity of an alderman.
Example
He was honored with aldermanship after years of service.
彼は多年の奉仕後、アルダーマンの職位を授与されました。
C2 noun /ˈɑːrbər/

arbor

木々や蔓植物によって作られた日陰の庭の避難所
Meaning
a shady garden shelter formed by trees, climbing plants, or latticework
Example
They rested under the arbor covered with roses.
彼らはバラで覆われたアーボーの下で休憩していました。
C2 noun /əˌnʌn.siˈeɪ.ʃən/

annunciation

発表、良い知らせ
Meaning
The announcement of something; in Christianity, the announcement by the angel Gabriel to Mary that she would conceive Jesus.
Example
The church celebrated the Feast of the Annunciation with a special service.
教会は特別なサービスでアナンシエーションの祝祭を祝いました。
C2 noun /ˈæf.ə.rɪ.zəm/

aphorism

Meaning
a short, witty saying that expresses a general truth or principle
Example
He began his speech with an aphorism about life and success.
C2 verb /əˈbreɪd/

abrade

摩擦で擦り減らす
Meaning
to scrape or wear away the surface by friction or erosion
Example
The rough cloth can easily abrade the skin.
ザ・ラフクロスは皮膚を簡単に擦ります。
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 /əˈnækrəˌnɪzəm/

anachronism

Meaning
something that is out of its proper time period, especially something old-fashioned in a modern context
Example
Using a typewriter today feels like an anachronism.
C2 noun /əˈkwaɪərmənt/

acquirement

取得; 習得
Meaning
the act of acquiring something; something that has been acquired, especially a skill or possession
Example
Language proficiency is an important acquirement for global careers.
語学力はグローバルなキャリアにとって重要な取得です。
C2 noun əˌmæl.ɡəˈmeɪ.ʃən

amalgamation

融合, 合併, 統合
Meaning
The action, process, or result of combining or uniting.
Example
The amalgamation of AI and big data is transforming industries.
AIとビッグデータの融合は業界を変革しています。
C2 adjective /ˌæn.θrə.pəˈdʒen.ɪk/

anthropogenic

人為的
Meaning
Originating in human activity; caused by humans.
Example
Climate change is largely due to anthropogenic activities.
気候変動は主に人為的な活動によるものです。
C2 verb /æbˈdʒʊər/

abjure

放棄する
Meaning
to formally renounce or give up a belief, cause, or claim
Example
He abjured his allegiance to the old regime.
彼は古い政権への忠誠を放棄した。
C2 verb /əˈɡriːv/

aggrieve

傷つける
Meaning
to cause distress or make someone feel resentful
Example
She felt aggrieved by the unfair decision.
彼女は不公平な決定に心を痛めていた。
C2 noun /əˈbaɪdəns/

abidance

遵守
Meaning
the act of following, accepting, or complying with something
Example
Her abidance by the rules impressed the committee.
規則を守ることが委員会に印象を与えました。
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。
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 verb /əˈkuːtər/

accouter

装備する
Meaning
to equip or outfit, typically with military or ceremonial attire
Example
The soldiers were accoutered in full battle gear.
兵士たちは完全な戦闘装備を整えていた。
C2 noun /ˌæd.ʌmˈbreɪ.ʃən/

adumbration

ぼんやりとした前兆
Meaning
a vague foreshadowing or symbolic representation of something
Example
The play offers an adumbration of the political unrest to come.
この劇は、今後の政治的不安定のぼんやりとした前兆を示している。
C2 verb /əkˈsiːd/

accede

同意する
Meaning
to agree to a request, proposal, or demand; to assume an office or position
Example
The government finally acceded to the demands of the protesters.
政府はついに抗議者の要求に応じた。
C2 adjective /ˈæfəbəl/

affable

愛想の良い
Meaning
friendly, easy to talk to, and pleasant in manner
Example
He is such an affable host that everyone feels comfortable at his parties.
彼はとても愛想の良いホストで、誰もが彼のパーティーで快適に感じます。
C2 noun /əˈreɪ.bi.ən ˈdʒæz.mɪn/

Arabian Jasmine

アラビアジャスミン
Meaning
A fragrant white flower native to South and Southeast Asia, commonly used in perfumes and religious ceremonies
Example
The Arabian jasmine filled the garden with its sweet fragrance.
アラビアジャスミンはその甘い香りで庭を満たしました。
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 adjective, noun /ˈænθrəpɔɪd/

anthropoid

人類型
Meaning
Resembling a human being in form; a primate such as apes and monkeys.
Example
The gorilla is considered an anthropoid ape.
ゴリラは人類型の猿と見なされている。
C2 adjective /ˌæm.bɪˈdɛk.strəs/

ambidextrous

両利き
Meaning
Able to use both hands equally well, or versatile in abilities.
Example
Being ambidextrous can be beneficial in sports.
両利きであることはスポーツで有利です。
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。
C2 verb /əbˈhɔːr/

abhor

嫌悪する
Meaning
to regard with disgust and hatred
Example
She abhors cruelty to animals.
彼女は動物への残酷さを嫌悪しています。
C2 adjective /əˈpɒ.krɪ.fəl/

apocryphal

疑わしい
Meaning
Of doubtful authenticity, though widely circulated as true.
Example
The story about him saving the village is probably apocryphal.
彼が村を救ったという話は、おそらく疑わしい。
C2 verb /əˈdʒʌdʒ/

adjudge

判決する
Meaning
to consider or declare officially in a legal or formal manner
Example
He was adjudged guilty by the court.
彼は裁判所によって有罪とされました。
C2 noun /ˈiːɒn/ or /ˈiːən/

aeon

Meaning
An indefinitely long period of time; an age or eternity.
Example
Dinosaurs roamed the Earth millions of aeons ago.
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。
C2 noun /əˌbɑː.məˈneɪ.ʃən/

abomination

忌まわしい物
Meaning
a thing that causes disgust or hatred
Example
Slavery was considered an abomination.
奴隷制度は忌まわしい物と見なされていました。
C2 noun /ˈɔːldər/

alder

アルダーの木
Meaning
A type of tree from the birch family that typically grows in wet ground and has simple, serrated leaves.
Example
The alder trees grew thick along the riverbank.
アルダーの木は川のほとりに密に成長していました。
C2 noun /əˈzeɪ.li.ə/

azalea

アザレアの花
Meaning
a flowering shrub with brightly colored blooms, often grown ornamentally
Example
The garden was full of blooming azaleas in spring.
春にはアザレアの花が咲いていました。
C2 verb /əˈfaɪəns/

affiance

婚約する
Meaning
to promise or pledge marriage; to formally engage
Example
They decided to affiance after years of friendship.
長年の友情の後、彼らは婚約することを決めた。
C2 noun /ˈæn.ə.lɪst/

annalist

年表作成者
Meaning
A person who writes annals or records events year by year.
Example
The annalist carefully documented the events of the king's reign.
アナリストは王の統治期間の出来事を慎重に記録しました。
C2 verb /əˈsɪdɪfaɪ/

acidify

酸性化する
Meaning
to make something acidic or more acidic
Example
Farmers worry that pollution will acidify the soil.
農民たちは、汚染が土壌を酸性にすることを心配しています。
C2 verb /əˈvʌls/

avulse

引き裂く
Meaning
to tear away or separate forcibly, especially in medical or geological contexts
Example
The surgeon had to avulse the damaged tissue during the operation.
外科医は手術中に損傷した組織を引き裂かなければならなかった。
C2 noun /ˌæntiˈsaɪkloʊn/

anticyclone

反気旋
Meaning
A weather system with high atmospheric pressure at its center, usually bringing calm and clear conditions.
Example
An anticyclone brought sunny weather across the region.
アンチサイクロンは地域全体に晴れた天気をもたらしました。
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。
C2 verb /ˈæntɪkweɪt/

antiquate

時代遅れにする
Meaning
To make something old-fashioned or obsolete.
Example
The rise of digital cameras antiquated traditional film photography.
デジタルカメラの台頭は、従来のフィルム写真を時代遅れにした。
C2 adjective /ˌænθrəpəˈmɔːrfəs/

anthropomorphous

人間的な
Meaning
having the form or attributes of a human
Example
The statue had an anthropomorphous shape resembling a human.
その像は人間のような形をしていた。
C2 noun ˌæɡ.roʊˈfɔːr.ɪ.stri

agroforestry

アグロフォレストリー
Meaning
A land use management system in which trees or shrubs are grown around or among crops or pastureland.
Example
Agroforestry improves soil quality and crop yield.
アグロフォレストリーは土壌の質と作物の収量を改善します。
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。
C2 adjective /əˈθɜːrst/

athirst

渇望している, 熱望している
Meaning
Very eager or desirous for something.
Example
The explorer was athirst for adventure.
探検家は冒険に渇望していた。
C2 noun /ˈeɪ.pi.ˌɛr.i/

apiary

養蜂場
Meaning
A place where beehives are kept, especially for commercial purposes.
Example
The farmer built a new apiary to produce organic honey.
農家は有機蜂蜜を生産するために新しい養蜂場を建てました。
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。
C2 noun /əˈplɒm/

aplomb

Meaning
Complete and confident self-assurance or poise.
Example
She handled the difficult questions with aplomb.