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。

C2 noun /sneɪk ɡɔːrd/

Snake gourd

ヘビウリ

Meaning

a long, curved vegetable that resembles a snake, commonly used in South Asian cuisine

Example

The snake gourd grows in a twisted, serpentine shape in the garden.

ヘビウリは庭で蛇のような形に曲がりながら育ちます。

C2 noun /ˈbɑːrtərər/

barterer

物々交換者

Meaning

A person who trades goods or services without using money.

Example

The barterer exchanged fruits for some pottery.

物々交換者は果物を陶器と交換しました。

B1 verb /ˈberi/

bury

埋める

Meaning

to put in the ground; to hide; to cover completely

Example

The dog buries its bone in the yard.

犬は庭に骨を埋める。

B1 verb /ˈpʌblɪʃ/

publish

出版する

Meaning

to print and distribute books, magazines, etc.; to make information available

Example

The author will publish her new novel next month.

著者は来月新しい小説を出版します。

C2 verb /sleɪk/

slake

渇きを癒す

Meaning

To satisfy thirst or desire.

Example

She drank cold water to slake her thirst.

彼女は渇きを癒すために冷たい水を飲んだ。

C1 noun /kɑːɡ/

cog

車輪や歯車の歯

Meaning

A tooth on the rim of a wheel or gear; metaphorically, a minor but necessary part of a larger system.

Example

He felt like just a small cog in a big machine.

彼は大きな機械の中で小さな歯車のように感じていた。

C2 adjective /ˈkɒndaɪn/

condign

相応しい

Meaning

deserved, appropriate, and fitting (especially punishment)

Example

The criminal received condign punishment for his crimes.

犯人は自分の罪にふさわしい罰を受けた。

C2 noun /prɒɡˌnɒstɪˈkeɪʃən/

prognostication

予言

Meaning

The act of foretelling or predicting future events.

Example

The astrologer's prognostication fascinated the audience.

占星術師の予言は聴衆を魅了した。

C1 adjective /ræpt/

Rapt

夢中な

Meaning

completely fascinated or absorbed by what one is seeing or hearing

Example

The children listened with rapt attention to the storyteller.

子供たちは物語の語り手に夢中で耳を傾けました。

C1 noun /ˈsʌn.stroʊk/

Sunstroke

熱中症

Meaning

a serious condition caused by overheating from prolonged exposure to high temperatures

Example

The worker suffered from sunstroke after working outside all day.

その労働者は一日中外で働いた後、日射病にかかりました。

B2 adjective /məˈkænɪkəl/

mechanical

幸せ

Meaning

relating to machines or the way they work

Example

She has a good understanding of mechanical systems.

彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、自分の幸せを隠すことができませんでした。

C1 adjective /ˌɪrɪˈspɛktɪv/

Irrespective

無視して; 問わず

Meaning

without taking something into account; regardless of

Example

All students will be treated equally, irrespective of their background.

すべての学生は、背景に関係なく平等に扱われます。

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 ˌkæp.ɪ.təl.aɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

capitalization

資本化

Meaning

The total market value of a company's shares or the provision of capital for a company or activity.

Example

The company's capitalization reached $1 billion in market value.

その会社の資本化は市場価値で10億ドルに達しました。

C1 verb /spɜːrn/

spurn

軽蔑して拒絶する

Meaning

To reject something or someone with disdain or contempt.

Example

She spurned his offer of help.

彼女は軽蔑の気持ちで彼の助けの申し出を拒絶した。

C2 noun /oʊf/

Oaf

不器用で愚かな、無神経な人

Meaning

a clumsy, stupid, or insensitive person

Example

Don't be such an oaf - handle the dishes carefully!

そんなオーフにならないで – お皿は気をつけて洗って！

C2 adjective /ˌmʌl.tɪˈfeə.ri.əs/

Multifarious

多様な; 多方面の

Meaning

having many different aspects or forms; diverse and varied

Example

The company has multifarious business interests including technology, finance, and healthcare.

その会社には、テクノロジー、金融、ヘルスケアを含む多様なビジネス利益があります。

C2 noun /ˈneɪˌseɪ.ɪŋ/

naysaying

否定的な発言

Meaning

The act of expressing negative or pessimistic views.

Example

His constant naysaying discouraged the team.

彼の絶え間ない否定的な発言はチームをがっかりさせました。

C2 noun /ˌkɒnsæŋˈɡwɪnɪti/

consanguinity

血縁関係

Meaning

The fact of being descended from the same ancestor; blood relationship.

Example

The degree of consanguinity was important in inheritance laws.

相続法では、血縁関係の程度が重要でした。

C1 verb /ˈplʌm.ɪt/

plummet

速い速度で真っ直ぐに落ちる

Meaning

to fall straight down at high speed

Example

Stock prices plummeted after the sudden market crash.

株価は市場の突然の暴落後に急落しました。

C1 verb /loʊð/

loathe

嫌う

Meaning

to feel intense dislike or disgust for

Example

He absolutely loathes being late to meetings.

彼は会議に遅れるのが大嫌いです。

C2 noun /ˈtrʌmpəri/

trumpery

無価値なナンセンスまたは見せかけのあるが無価値なもの

Meaning

worthless nonsense or showy but worthless things

Example

The speech was full of political trumpery.

その演説は政治的なトランプリーで満ちていた。

B2 noun /ˈsikwəl/

Sequel

続編

Meaning

a published, broadcast, or recorded work that continues the story or develops the theme of an earlier one; something that takes place after or as a result of an earlier event

Example

The movie sequel was even more successful than the original.

映画の続編はオリジナルよりもさらに成功しました。

C2 noun /ˈbroʊmaɪd/

bromide

ありきたりなアイデア

Meaning

A trite or unoriginal idea or remark; also a chemical compound of bromine.

Example

His speech was full of old bromides about hard work.

彼のスピーチは、努力についての古いありきたりなアイデアでいっぱいだった。

C1 adjective /ˈækʃənəbl̩/

actionable

実行可能な

Meaning

Able to be acted on or giving sufficient reason for legal action.

Example

The lawyer confirmed that the evidence was actionable in court.

弁護士は証拠が法廷で実行可能であることを確認しました。

C1 adjective ˌsʌbˈlɪm.ɪ.nəl

subliminal

意識の閾値以下で存在または作用し、無意識に心に影響を与える

Meaning

Existing or operating below the threshold of consciousness; perceived by or affecting someone's mind without their being aware of it.

Example

Advertisements often have subliminal messages.

広告にはしばしばサブリミナルメッセージが含まれています。

C2 noun ˈfaɪ.təʊˌnjuː.tri.ənt

phytonutrient

フィトニュートリエント

Meaning

Chemical compounds produced by plants that are beneficial to human health but not essential nutrients.

Example

Broccoli is rich in phytonutrients that enhance immunity.

ブロッコリーは免疫力を高めるフィトニュートリエントを豊富に含んでいます。

B1 verb /ˈsʌfər/

suffer

苦しむ

Meaning

to experience pain, distress, or hardship

Example

She suffered from a severe headache all day.

彼女は一日中ひどい頭痛に苦しんでいました。

C1 noun /səˈvɪləti/

civility

礼儀

Meaning

Polite and courteous behavior.

Example

He treated his opponent with civility despite their differences.

彼は彼の対戦相手に対して礼儀を持って接した、彼らの違いにもかかわらず。

A1 noun /breɪk/

break

休憩

Meaning

A pause in work or during an activity or event.

Example

Short breaks refresh your mind.

短い休憩は心をリフレッシュします。

C1 verb /daɪˈvɛst/

divest

Meaning

to strip away possessions, rights, or assets; to rid oneself of

Example

The company decided to divest its unprofitable division.

C1 noun /ɪˈrɛlɪvənsi/

irrelevancy

無関係性

Meaning

the state of being unrelated or unimportant to the matter at hand

Example

The judge dismissed the argument because of its irrelevancy to the case.

裁判官はその主張が事件と無関係であるとして退けた。

B1 adjective /dɪˈlaɪtɪd/

delighted

喜んで

Meaning

feeling or showing great pleasure and happiness

Example

She was delighted with the surprise gift.

彼女はサプライズギフトにとても喜んでいました。

C2 adjective /ˈɡaɪlləs/

guileless

無邪気

Meaning

Innocent and without deceit

Example

Her guileless smile won everyone’s heart.

彼女の無邪気な笑顔は皆の心をつかみました。

C2 noun /ˈɪn.dɪ.dʒəns/

indigence

貧困

Meaning

a state of extreme poverty or destitution

Example

The charity was founded to help people living in indigence.

その慈善団体は貧困の中で生活している人々を助けるために設立されました。

C1 noun /ˈsɛvərəns/

severance

退職金

Meaning

the act of ending something, especially a relationship or employment; compensation paid upon termination

Example

The company offered him severance pay after his job ended.

会社は彼の仕事が終了した後、退職金を提供しました。

B2 noun /kənˈdʒʌŋkʃən/

conjunction

接続詞

Meaning

a word used to connect clauses or sentences, or to coordinate words

Example

The words 'and' and 'but' are common conjunctions.

'and' と 'but' は一般的な接続詞です。

C2 verb /rɛnd/

rend

引き裂く

Meaning

to tear something apart violently or forcefully

Example

The explosion rent the air with a deafening noise.

爆発は耳をつんざくような音で空気を引き裂いた。

A1 noun /ˈhɒs.pɪ.təl/

hospital

病院

Meaning

an institution where sick or injured people are given medical treatment

Example

He was taken to the hospital after the accident.

彼は事故の後、病院に運ばれました。

C1 adjective /ˈweɪwərd/

wayward

反抗的な

Meaning

Difficult to control or predict because of unusual or perverse behavior.

Example

The teacher struggled to manage the wayward students.

教師は反抗的な生徒を管理するのに苦労していた。

B2 adjective, noun /ˌɪn.təlˈɛk.tʃu.əl/

intellectual

知的な

Meaning

Relating to the intellect; a person who engages in critical thinking and study.

Example

She enjoys intellectual discussions about philosophy.

彼女は哲学についての知的な議論を楽しんでいます。

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。

B1 noun /ˈstætʃuː/

Statue

通常、石、金属、木材で作られた三次元の芸術作品

Meaning

a three-dimensional work of art, typically made of stone, metal, or wood

Example

The statue of liberty is a famous landmark in New York.

自由の女神像はニューヨークの有名なランドマークです。

B2 adjective /ˈɡræf.ɪk/

Graphic

グラフィック; 視覚的; 鮮明な;

Meaning

relating to visual design; vivid; clearly described;

Example

The graphic design was colorful and eye-catching.

グラフィックデザインはカラフルで目を引くものでした。

C1 noun /ɡeɪdʒ/

Gauge

測定器

Meaning

an instrument for measuring the magnitude, amount, or contents of something

Example

The pressure gauge showed the tank was full.

圧力計はタンクが満杯であることを示しました。

C1 noun ˈæk.si.əm

axiom

公理

Meaning

A statement or principle that is considered true and does not require proof.

Example

Actions speak louder than words is a well-known axiom.

行動は言葉よりも雄弁である、それはよく知られた公理です。

B2 noun /bʌlk/

Bulk

塊; 大部分;

Meaning

the mass or size of something large; the greater part or majority of something

Example

The bulk of the work was completed before the deadline.

仕事の大部分は締め切り前に終わりました。

C2 noun /rɪˈfræk.tər/

refractor

屈折望遠鏡

Meaning

A type of telescope that uses lenses to focus light.

Example

Refractor telescopes use lenses to focus light.

屈折望遠鏡は光を集中させるためにレンズを使用します。

B2 noun /səˈvaɪvl/

survival

サバイバル

Meaning

the state of continuing to live or exist, typically in difficult conditions

Example

Survival in the wild can be a challenging experience.

野生でのサバイバルは、挑戦的な経験となることがあります。

C2 noun /ˌiː.mɛnˈdeɪ.ʃən/

emendation

訂正

Meaning

a correction or improvement made to a text

Example

The article required several emendations before it was ready for print.

記事は印刷の準備ができる前にいくつかの訂正が必要でした。

A2 adjective /ˈkwaɪ.ɪt/

Quiet

静かな; 穏やかな; 騒音を出さない

Meaning

silent; peaceful; calm; making little or no noise

Example

Please keep quiet during the movie.

映画中は静かにしてください。

B2 noun /saɪˈkɒlədʒɪst/

psychologist

心理学者

Meaning

a person who studies mental processes and behavior

Example

The psychologist helped him cope with his anxiety.

心理学者は彼が不安に対処するのを助けました。

B2 adjective /ˈpraɪs.ləs/

Priceless

無価値な; 計り知れない価値がある

Meaning

extremely valuable; invaluable; beyond price

Example

Her grandmother's antique jewelry is absolutely priceless.

彼女の祖母の古代の宝石は絶対に無価値だ。

B1 noun /ɪnˈdʒɔɪmənt/

enjoyment

楽しみ

Meaning

the state or process of taking pleasure or satisfaction in something

Example

She felt great enjoyment while reading her favorite book.

彼女はお気に入りの本を読んでいるとき、大きな楽しみを感じた。

C1 adjective /ʌnˈweɪ.vər.ɪŋ/

unwavering

揺るぎない

Meaning

Steady or resolute; not wavering.

Example

He showed unwavering dedication to his goal.

彼は目標に対する揺るぎない献身を示しました。

C1 adjective /ˌʌnəbˈtruːsɪv/

unobtrusive

目立たない

Meaning

not attracting attention; blending in without causing notice

Example

The security cameras are designed to be unobtrusive.

セキュリティカメラは目立たないように設計されています。

B2 noun /ˈprɛzɪdənsi/

presidency

大統領職

Meaning

the office or position of being a president

Example

He was elected to the presidency in 2020.

彼は2020年に大統領職に選ばれました。

C2 adjective ˈkoʊ.dʒənt

cogent

説得力のある

Meaning

Clear, logical, and convincing.

Example

His cogent argument convinced the jury.

彼の説得力のある議論は陪審員を納得させた。

C1 noun /ˈlʌɡ.ɪdʒ væn/

Luggage van

荷物車

Meaning

a vehicle designed for carrying luggage and cargo

Example

The luggage van carried all the passengers' suitcases.

荷物車はすべての乗客のスーツケースを運びました。

C1 noun /jiːld ˌɒptɪmaɪˈzeɪʃən/

yield optimization

収穫最適化

Meaning

The process of maximizing the productivity or efficiency of crop production through various agricultural techniques and practices.

Example

Yield optimization techniques can significantly improve crop production.

収穫最適化技術は作物生産を大幅に改善できます。

C2 adjective /ˈnɒti/

knotty

複雑

Meaning

Complicated, difficult to solve or full of knots.

Example

He faced a knotty legal issue.

彼は複雑な法的問題に直面しました。

C1 noun ˌæp.əˈreɪ.təs

apparatus

装置

Meaning

The technical equipment or machinery needed for a particular activity or purpose.

Example

The apparatus was designed to be eco-friendly.

その装置は環境に優しいように設計されました。

B2 verb /səˈrɛndər/

surrender

降伏する

Meaning

to give up or yield to an opponent or authority

Example

The army finally surrendered after weeks of fighting.

数週間の戦闘の後、軍隊は最終的に降伏しました。

C2 noun /ˈeɪʒən swɒmp iːl/

Asian swamp eel

アジアドジョウウナギ

Meaning

a snake-like freshwater fish that can survive in muddy waters and is considered a delicacy in South Asian cuisine

Example

Asian swamp eel can breathe air and survive in shallow muddy waters.

アジアドジョウウナギは空気を吸い、浅い泥の水で生き残ることができます。

C2 verb /bɪˈteɪk/

betake

向かう；取りかかる

Meaning

to go or resort to a place or course of action, especially as a response; to apply oneself

Example

After dinner, she betook herself to her room to read.

夕食後、彼女は読書のため自分の部屋へ向かった。

C2 noun /ˈluː.məˌnɛr.i/

luminary

著名人

Meaning

A person who inspires or influences others, especially in a particular field.

Example

He is considered a luminary in the world of science.

彼は科学の世界で著名人と見なされています。

C1 adjective /pəˈrɪfərəl/

peripheral

周辺的

Meaning

Relating to or situated on the edge or outer parts of something.

Example

The town is located on the peripheral area of the city.

町は都市の周辺エリアに位置しています。

B2 noun /ˈrɛlɪvəns/

relevance

van

バン

Meaning

a large vehicle used for transporting goods or people

Example

The delivery van stopped in front of our house.

配送バンが私たちの家の前で止まりました。

C1 noun /ˈprɒv.ɜːb/

Proverb

幸福

Meaning

a short saying that expresses a general truth or gives advice

Example

The proverb 'Early to bed, early to rise' teaches us about good habits.

賞を受け取ったとき、彼女は自分の幸福を隠すことができませんでした。

C2 adverb /ˌɛkspəˈdɪʃəsli/

expeditiously

迅速かつ効率的に

Meaning

in a quick and efficient manner

Example

The application was processed expeditiously.

申請は迅速かつ効率的に処理されました。

B2 adjective ʌnˈprɛsɪˌdɛntɪd

unprecedented

前例のない

Meaning

Never done or known before; without previous example.

Example

Unprecedented advancements in science changed human lives.

科学における前例のない進歩は人間の生活を変えました。

C2 adjective /ɒmˈnɪʃ.ənt/

Omniscient

全知の

Meaning

having complete knowledge; all-knowing

Example

The narrator in the novel appears to be omniscient, knowing every character's thoughts.

小説の語り手は全知であるかのようで、すべての登場人物の思考を知っている。

B2 noun ˌɪmplɪmenˈteɪʃən

implementation

実行

Meaning

The process of putting a decision or plan into effect; execution.

Example

Proper implementation of policies is crucial.

方針の適切な実行は重要です。

B2 noun /rɪˈhɜːr.səl/

Rehearsal

リハーサル; 公演の練習

Meaning

a practice performance of a play, concert, or other work for later public performance

Example

The final rehearsal before opening night went perfectly.

開幕前の最後のリハーサルは完璧でした。

B1 noun /ˈɡædʒ.ɪt/

gadget

装置

Meaning

A small mechanical or electronic device with a particular function, often novel or useful.

Example

He loves buying the latest kitchen gadgets.

彼は最新のキッチンガジェットを買うのが好きです。

C1 noun /ˌsəʊ.ʃi.əʊˈek.ə.nɒm.ɪk ˈprɒɡ.res/

socioeconomic progress

社会経済的進歩

Meaning

Advancement in both social and economic conditions of a society or community.

Example

Socioeconomic progress uplifts marginalized communities.

社会経済的進歩は、疎外されたコミュニティを引き上げます。

B1 noun /ˈsɜːdʒəri/

surgery

Meaning

a medical procedure involving the cutting of the body to treat a condition

Example

She underwent surgery to remove the tumor.

C2 noun /ˈrɛkjʊzənt/

recusant

反抗者

Meaning

a person who refuses to submit to authority or comply with rules

Example

The recusant opposed the new law.

反抗者は新しい法律に反対しました。

C1 noun ˌæf.ɔːr.ɪˈsteɪ.ʃən

afforestation

植林

Meaning

The action of planting trees on an area of land in order to form a forest.

Example

Afforestation helps restore biodiversity.

植林は生物多様性を回復するのに役立ちます。

A2 verb /hɪt/

hit

打つ

Meaning

to strike; to reach a target

Example

He hit the ball with the bat.

彼はバットでボールを打った。

B2 adjective /aʊtˈreɪdʒəs/

outrageous

ショッキング

Meaning

Shockingly bad or excessive; very unusual or amusing.

Example

The comedian told an outrageous joke.

コメディアンはショッキングなジョークを言いました。

B1 noun /ˌprɛpəˈreɪʃən/

preparation

準備

Meaning

The act of getting ready or making arrangements for something.

Example

The team made careful preparation for the presentation.

チームはプレゼンテーションのために慎重に準備をしました。

C2 noun /ˈkɔːrsər/

courser

速い馬または狩猟馬

Meaning

a swift horse or a hunting horse

Example

The knight rode a fast courser into battle.

騎士は速いコーサーに乗って戦いに向かった。

B2 noun /ˈpɪl.ɡrɪm/

Pilgrim

巡礼者; 旅行者

Meaning

a person who journeys to a sacred place for religious reasons; a traveler

Example

The pilgrim walked for days to reach the holy shrine.

巡礼者は聖なる神殿に到達するために何日も歩きました。

A1 preposition, adverb /əˈlɔːŋ/

along

沿って

Meaning

moving in a constant direction on (a road, path, or surface)

Example

We walked along the river.

私たちは川沿いに歩きました。

C2 noun /ˈɑːr.bɪ.trɑːʒ/

arbitrage

アービトラージ

Meaning

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

Example

Investors use arbitrage to make profits in global markets.

投資家はアービトラージを利用してグローバル市場で利益を得ます。

C2 verb /əbˈvɜːrt/

obvert

反転する

Meaning

To turn something so as to face in a different direction; in logic, to convert a proposition by negating both subject and predicate.

Example

The teacher asked the students to obvert the statement for practice.

先生は生徒たちに練習のためにその声明をオブバートするように頼みました。

B1 adjective /ɪnˌvaɪrənˈmɛntl/

environmental

環境的な

Meaning

relating to the natural world and the impact of human activity on its condition

Example

The company adopted new policies to reduce environmental damage.

その会社は環境へのダメージを減らすために新しい方針を採用しました。

C2 adjective /svelt/

svelte

スリム

Meaning

Attractively thin, graceful, and elegant in appearance or movement.

Example

She looked svelte in the elegant black dress.

彼女はエレガントな黒いドレスを着てスリムに見えた。

B1 adjective /ˈkɔːʃəs/

cautious

慎重

Meaning

careful to avoid potential problems or dangers

Example

She was cautious about trusting strangers.

彼女は見知らぬ人を信頼することに慎重だった。

B1 noun /ɪnˌvɛs.tɪˈɡeɪ.ʃən/

investigation

調査

Meaning

the process of inquiring into or examining something carefully to find the truth

Example

The investigation revealed new evidence about the fraud.

調査は詐欺に関する新しい証拠を明らかにしました。

C1 verb dɪˈsaɪ.fɚ

decipher

解読する, 暗号を解く, 翻訳する

Meaning

To convert something written in code into normal language; to succeed in understanding the meaning of something.

Example

It took hours to decipher the ancient script.

古代の文字を解読するのに何時間もかかりました。

C1 verb/adjective /ˈɡræspɪŋ/

grasping

しっかりつかむ / 欲張り

Meaning

Holding firmly; or (as an adjective) excessively greedy.

Example

The child was grasping her mother’s hand tightly.

その子は母親の手をしっかりつかんでいた。

C2 verb /ˈseɪʃiˌeɪt/

satiate

満たす

Meaning

To satisfy fully, especially with food or desire.

Example

The large meal satiated his hunger.

大きな食事が彼の空腹を満たしました。

C1 verb /ˌʌndəˈreɪt/

underrate

過小評価

Meaning

to fail to recognize the full value or importance of something or someone

Example

Many people underrate the benefits of regular exercise.

多くの人々が定期的な運動の利点を過小評価しています。

B2 noun /əˌdæptəˈbɪləti/

adaptability

適応性

Meaning

The quality of being able to adjust to new conditions or circumstances

Example

Adaptability to changing environments is crucial in business.

変化する環境に適応する能力はビジネスにおいて重要です。

C1 noun /ˌtɛrəˈdæktɪl/

pterodactyl

絶滅した飛行爬虫類

Meaning

An extinct flying reptile of the Jurassic period, with a long slender head and wings formed by a membrane stretching along the body.

Example

The museum displayed a fossil of a giant pterodactyl.

博物館には巨大なプテロダクティルの化石が展示されていた。

B2 noun /ˈsaɪkloʊn/

cyclone

サイクロン

Meaning

a large-scale air mass that rotates around a strong center of low atmospheric pressure; a violent tropical storm

Example

The cyclone caused severe flooding along the coast.

サイクロンは沿岸地域に深刻な洪水を引き起こした。

C2 noun /ˈlɛvi/

levee

堤防

Meaning

An embankment built to prevent the overflow of a river or to hold back water.

Example

The town built a levee to protect itself from flooding.

その町は洪水から守るために堤防を作った。

B2 verb /reɪn/

reign

統治する

Meaning

to rule as a king or queen; to be dominant

Example

The queen reigned for over sixty years.

女王は60年以上統治していました。

B1 verb /ˈveri/

vary

変わる

Meaning

to change or differ; to make different

Example

The weather conditions vary throughout the day.

天気の状況は一日中変動します。

B2 adjective /ˈɡlæm.ər.əs/

Glamorous

魅力的; 華やかな; ファッショナブル;

Meaning

having glamour; attractive in an exciting way; fashionable;

Example

The actress looked glamorous in her designer gown at the awards ceremony.

女優は授賞式でデザイナーのドレスを着て華やかに見えました。

B2 noun /ˌɡriːn ˈen.ə.dʒi/

green energy

グリーンエネルギー

Meaning

Energy derived from renewable sources that have minimal environmental impact.

Example

Green energy reduces environmental harm.

グリーンエネルギーは環境へのダメージを減らします。

A2 noun /ˈɑːr.tɪst/

Artist

芸術家

Meaning

a person who creates art, especially paintings or drawings; a person skilled in a particular art form

Example

The artist displayed her sculptures at the gallery opening.

そのアーティストはギャラリーのオープニングで彼女の彫刻を展示した。

B2 noun /ˈprɛʃər ˈkʊkər/

Pressure cooker

圧力鍋

Meaning

a sealed cooking pot that uses steam pressure to cook food faster

Example

Using a pressure cooker reduces cooking time by more than half.

圧力鍋を使うと、調理時間が半分以上短縮されます。

C2 verb /ɪsˈtʃuː/

eschew

避ける

Meaning

to deliberately avoid or abstain from something

Example

She chose to eschew junk food for a healthier diet.

彼女は健康的な食事のためにジャンクフードを避けることを選びました。

A1 pronoun /ɪt/

it

それ

Meaning

used to refer to a thing, animal, or idea previously mentioned or easily identified

Example

It is raining outside.

外では雨が降っています。

C2 adjective /ʌnˈtiːtʃəbəl/

unteachable

教えられない

Meaning

not able or willing to learn; resistant to instruction or guidance

Example

He was so stubborn that he became almost unteachable.

彼はとても頑固で、ほとんど教えられない状態だった。

C2 adjective /ˈtɜːrbɪd/

turbid

濁った

Meaning

Cloudy, opaque, or thick with suspended matter; confused or obscure in meaning.

Example

The river water became turbid after the heavy rains.

激しい雨の後、川の水は濁った。

B2 noun /ˈkɒpə/

copper

銅

Meaning

a reddish-brown metal used for electrical wiring, coins, and more

Example

Copper is a good conductor of electricity.

銅は良い電気導体です。

B2 noun /ˈstrʌk.tʃərz/

structures

構造物

Meaning

Buildings or other objects constructed from several parts.

Example

The region has ancient structures.

その地域には古代の構造物があります。

C1 adjective /pərˈsweɪdəbl̩/

persuadable

簡単に説得できる

Meaning

capable of being convinced or influenced to do something

Example

She was easily persuadable when it came to trying new foods.

彼女は新しい食べ物を試すとき、簡単に説得されました。

C2 noun /ɪnˈkwɪzɪtər/

inquisitor

尋問者

Meaning

A person who asks many questions, often in an official or harsh manner.

Example

The inquisitor demanded detailed answers from the witness.

尋問者は証人から詳細な回答を要求しました。

C2 noun /ˈkɪzmɛt/

kismet

運命

Meaning

Destiny or fate.

Example

Meeting her on that day felt like pure kismet.

その日に彼女に会うことは純粋な運命のように感じました。

B2 verb /ˈɔːdɪt/

audit

監査する

Meaning

to examine and verify financial records or accounts officially

Example

The accountant will audit the company's books next month.

会計士は来月会社の帳簿を監査します。

A1 verb /wɜːrk/

work

働く

Meaning

to perform tasks or duties to earn money or achieve goals

Example

He works as a teacher at the local school.

彼は地元の学校で教師として働いています。

B1 noun /ˈvɒl.juːm/

volume

体積

Meaning

the amount of space that a substance or object occupies, or that is enclosed within a container

Example

The volume of water in the tank increased after the rain.

雨の後、タンクの水の体積が増えました。

C2 noun /ɪˈskʌtʃən/

escutcheon

家族の紋章が描かれた盾

Meaning

a shield or emblem bearing a coat of arms

Example

The family crest was displayed on the escutcheon above the fireplace.

家族の紋章は暖炉の上の盾に展示されていた。

B2 noun ˈsiːzənəl ˈvedʒtəbəlz

seasonal vegetables

季節の野菜

Meaning

Vegetables that grow during specific seasons or times of the year

Example

Seasonal vegetables grow abundantly in winter.

季節の野菜は冬に豊富に育ちます。