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B2 noun ˌæn.tiˈɒk.sɪ.dənt

antioxidant

抗酸化物質
Meaning
A substance that may prevent or delay some types of cell damage by neutralizing free radicals.
Example
Green tea contains powerful antioxidants that slow aging.
緑茶には老化を遅らせる強力な抗酸化物質が含まれています。
B2 noun /kəˈmiː.li.ən/

Chameleon

カメレオン
Meaning
a lizard that can change color to match its surroundings
Example
The chameleon changed its color from green to brown.
カメレオンは緑色から茶色に色を変えました。
B2 noun sɛlf rɪˈlaɪ.əns

self-reliance

自立
Meaning
Reliance on one's own powers and resources rather than those of others; independence.
Example
Self-reliance helps build confidence.
自立は自信を高めるのに役立ちます。
B2 noun /ɡʊdz treɪn/

Goods train

貨物列車
Meaning
a train designed to transport cargo and freight rather than passengers
Example
The long goods train carried containers from the port to the inland depot.
長い貨物列車が港から内陸の倉庫までコンテナを運んだ。
B2 noun /ˈɪm.pʌls/

Impulse

衝動; 突然の欲求
Meaning
a sudden strong and unreflective urge or desire to act; a driving force or motivation
Example
She bought the expensive dress on impulse and later regretted the purchase.
彼女は衝動で高価なドレスを買い、後でその購入を後悔しました。
B2 adjective /ˈɡrædʒuˌeɪtɪd/

graduated

段階的な / 卒業した
Meaning
Arranged in steps, levels, or stages; having completed a course of study and received a degree
Example
The scientist used a graduated cylinder to measure the liquid precisely.
科学者は液体を正確に測定するためにグラジュエイテッドシリンダーを使用しました。
B2 verb, noun, adjective /ˈɔːltərnət/ (adj, noun), /ˈɔːltərˌneɪt/ (verb)

alternate

交代、代替
Meaning
to occur in turn repeatedly; to take turns; also, a substitute or replacement
Example
The students alternate between online and offline classes.
学生たちはオンラインとオフラインのクラスを交互に受講します。
B2 noun /fleʃ/

Flesh

肉体
Meaning
the soft substance consisting of muscle and fat that is found between the skin and bones
Example
The doctor examined the wound to check if it had penetrated the flesh.
医師は傷口を調べて、それが肉体に達しているかどうか確認しました
B2 noun /klɔː/

Claw

爪
Meaning
sharp curved nail on the foot of an animal or bird
Example
The cat extended its sharp claws to climb the tree.
猫は木に登るために鋭い爪を伸ばした。
B2 noun /sɛnt/

scent

香り
Meaning
a distinctive smell, especially a pleasant one
Example
The scent of roses filled the garden.
バラの香りが庭いっぱいに広がった。
B2 verb /ˈstʌmbəl/

stumble

つまずく
Meaning
to trip or lose balance while walking or running; to make a mistake or falter
Example
He stumbled on the uneven pavement.
彼はでこぼこな歩道でつまずいた。
B2 noun /dɪˈsep.ʃən/

Deception

欺瞞
Meaning
the action of deceiving someone; the state of being deceived
Example
The magician's deception amazed the audience with seemingly impossible tricks.
魔法使いの欺瞞は、観客を一見不可能なトリックで驚かせた。
B2 noun /rɪˈzembləns/

Resemblance

類似
Meaning
the state of being alike or similar; similarity in appearance or character
Example
There's a strong resemblance between the two sisters.
二人の姉妹の間には強い類似があります。
B2 noun /əˈdʒʌstmənt/

adjustment

Meaning
a small change made to improve something or make it work better
Example
The doctor made an adjustment to the patient’s medication.
B2 adjective /ˌkaɪnd ˈhɑːrtɪd/

kind-hearted

優しい
Meaning
Having a kind and generous nature; showing compassion and care for others.
Example
She is known as a kind-hearted teacher who always helps her students.
彼女は常に生徒を助ける優しい教師として知られています。
B2 verb /ˈkɒmprəmaɪz/

compromise

妥協する
Meaning
To expose or make vulnerable to danger, suspicion, or disrepute.
Example
Excessive sharing can compromise your privacy.
過度の共有はあなたのプライバシーを危険にさらす可能性があります。
B2 noun /ˈsɛnsər/

sensor

幸せ
Meaning
a device that detects or measures a physical property and records, indicates, or responds to it
Example
The motion sensor turned on the light automatically.
彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、幸せを隠せなかった。
B2 adjective /ʌnˈhɜːd/

Unheard

聞かれなかった; 未知の
Meaning
not heard or listened to; not given a hearing; unknown or unfamiliar
Example
His complaints went unheard by the management.
彼の苦情は経営陣に無視されました。
B2 verb /buːm/

boom

轟音
Meaning
to make a loud deep sound; to grow or increase rapidly
Example
The thunder boomed across the sky.
雷が空を鳴り響かせた。
B2 noun /ˈraɪvəlri/

Rivalry

ライバル関係; 競争
Meaning
competition for the same objective or for superiority in the same field; the state of being rivals
Example
The rivalry between the two teams made the match exciting.
二つのチーム間のライバル関係が試合を興奮させた。
B2 adverb /əˈbrʌptli/

Abruptly

突然かつ予期せず; 予告なしに
Meaning
suddenly and unexpectedly; without warning
Example
The meeting ended abruptly when the power went out.
会議は電力が切れたときに突然終了しました。
B2 noun /fleɪm/

Flame

炎
Meaning
a hot glowing body of ignited gas that is generated by something on fire
Example
The candle flame flickered gently in the evening breeze.
キャンドルの火花が夕暮れの風に揺れていました。
B2 adverb /ˈfɔ:rmoast/

Foremost

最も重要なこと; 何よりもまず
Meaning
most importantly; above all; in the first place
Example
First and foremost, we need to ensure safety.
まず第一に、安全を確保する必要があります。
B2 noun /səˈspɛnʃən/

suspension

停止
Meaning
The act of temporarily stopping something; also refers to a system in vehicles that absorbs shock.
Example
The player received a three-game suspension for misconduct.
その選手は不正行為のために3試合の停止処分を受けました。
B2 noun /əˈplɔːz/

applause

拍手
Meaning
the sound of people clapping their hands to show approval or enjoyment
Example
The actor received loud applause after his performance.
俳優は彼のパフォーマンス後に大きな拍手を受けました。
B2 verb /wɪp/

whip

ムチで打つ
Meaning
to strike or beat with a flexible instrument such as a rope or cord
Example
The trainer whipped the horse to make it run faster.
トレーナーは馬を速く走らせるために鞭で打った。
B2 noun /tʃɔːr/

chore

家事
Meaning
A routine task, especially a household duty.
Example
Washing the dishes is my least favorite chore.
食器を洗うのは私の一番嫌いな家事です。
B2 adjective /ˈtraɪbəl/

tribal

部族の
Meaning
relating to a tribe or tribes, especially indigenous people
Example
The tribal community has preserved its culture for centuries.
部族コミュニティは何世代にもわたりその文化を守り続けてきました。
B2 verb /rɪˈtriːv/

retrieve

取り戻す
Meaning
to get something back that was lost or taken; to recover
Example
She managed to retrieve her lost phone from the taxi.
彼女はタクシーから失われた電話を取り戻すことができました。
B2 noun /waɪt ˈpɛpər/

White Pepper

ホワイトペッパー
Meaning
a spice made from dried peppercorns with the outer husk removed
Example
She added white pepper to the cream soup for a mild spicy flavor.
彼女はクリームスープにホワイトペッパーを加え、まろやかな辛味を加えました。
B2 noun /ˈsiːkər/

seeker

探求者
Meaning
a person who is looking for something, especially knowledge or truth
Example
The seeker traveled far to find the answers to his questions.
探求者は自分の質問に対する答えを見つけるために遠くまで旅しました。
B2 adjective, noun, verb /faʊl/

foul

Meaning
offensive to the senses; dirty or unpleasant; in sports, an unfair or illegal act
Example
The player was penalized for committing a foul.
B2 noun /plʌɡ/

plug

プラグ
Meaning
a device used to connect or block an opening
Example
She inserted the plug into the socket.
彼女はソケットにプラグを差し込みました。
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。
B2 noun /ˈfɜː.tɪ.laɪ.zər/

fertilizer

肥料
Meaning
a substance added to soil to make plants grow more successfully
Example
Farmers use fertilizer to increase crop production.
農家は作物の生産量を増やすために肥料を使用します。
B2 noun /ˈdiːtʊr/

detour

迂回路
Meaning
A longer or less direct route taken to avoid something or reach a destination.
Example
We had to take a detour because the main road was closed.
メイン道路が閉鎖されていたので、迂回路を取らなければならなかった。
B2 noun /ˈɒp.tɪ.mɪ.zəm/

optimism

楽観主義
Meaning
Hopefulness and confidence about the future or the successful outcome of something.
Example
Her optimism helped her overcome difficult times.
彼女の楽観主義は、困難な時期を乗り越える助けとなりました。
B2 noun ˈɪndɪkeɪtə

indicator

指標
Meaning
A thing that indicates the state or level of something.
Example
The unemployment rate is a key indicator of economic health.
失業率は経済の健康の重要な指標です。
B2 verb /bɑːrk/

bark

吠える
Meaning
to make a sharp sound like a dog; to speak angrily
Example
The dog barks at strangers.
犬は見知らぬ人に吠える。
B2 adjective /ɪnˈtriːɡɪŋ/

intriguing

非常に興味深く、異常な; 好奇心を引き起こす
Meaning
very interesting and unusual; arousing curiosity
Example
The movie has an intriguing plot that keeps the audience hooked.
その映画は観客を引き付ける非常に興味深いプロットを持っています。
B2 noun /ˈprɑsɪˌkjuːtər/

prosecutor

検察官
Meaning
a lawyer who represents the government in criminal cases
Example
The prosecutor argued that the defendant was guilty of the crime.
検察官は被告が犯罪を犯したと主張した。
B2 verb/noun /ɪɡˈzɪbɪt/

exhibit

展示する
Meaning
To display or show publicly; something put on display.
Example
The museum will exhibit ancient artifacts.
博物館は古代の遺物を展示する予定です。
B2 noun ˈɔː.bɪt

orbit

軌道
Meaning
The curved path of a celestial object around a star, planet, or moon.
Example
The satellite maintains its orbit around Earth.
衛星は地球の周りを軌道上に保っています。
B2 noun /ˈspesɪmən/

Specimen

標本; 試料; サンプル
Meaning
an individual example of something; a sample collected for scientific study or testing
Example
The scientist collected a blood specimen for analysis.
科学者は分析のために血液の標本を集めました。
B2 verb /kənˈfes/

confess

告白する
Meaning
to admit guilt or wrongdoing; to acknowledge
Example
He confessed his mistake to his teacher.
彼は自分のミスを教師に告白した。
B2 noun /ˈoʊ.dər/

Odour

臭い
Meaning
a distinctive smell, especially an unpleasant one
Example
The odour of fresh bread filled the kitchen.
新鮮なパンの臭いがキッチンに広がった。
B2 verb /rɪˈzɛnt/

resent

恨む
Meaning
to feel bitterness or displeasure about something or someone
Example
She began to resent the constant criticism from her boss.
彼女は上司からの絶え間ない批判をリゼントし始めました。
B2 noun /foʊm/

Foam

泡
Meaning
a mass of small bubbles formed on or in liquid; frothy white mass
Example
The waves crashed against the rocks, creating white foam on the shore.
波が岩にぶつかり、浜辺に白い泡を作った。
B2 noun /ˈwɒndərər/

Wanderer

放浪者; 明確な目的地なしに旅をする人
Meaning
a person who travels aimlessly; someone who roams from place to place
Example
The wanderer explored different countries without a fixed destination.
放浪者は固定された目的地なしで異なる国々を探検しました。
B2 noun ˈtraɪəmf

triumph

勝利
Meaning
A great victory or achievement.
Example
The novel is considered one of Dickens' greatest triumphs.
その小説はディケンズの最も偉大な勝利の一つと見なされています。
B2 adjective /ɪˈven.tʃu.əl/

Eventual

最終的な
Meaning
happening or existing at the end of a process; final; ultimate
Example
The eventual outcome was better than expected.
最終的な結果は予想より良かった。
B2 noun /ˈkaʊn.tər/

counter

カウンター
Meaning
a flat surface in a shop, bank, or kitchen where transactions or work are done
Example
The cashier stood behind the counter.
レジ係はカウンターの後ろに立っていました。
B2 noun /ˈsɪɡ.nəlz/

signals

信号
Meaning
A gesture, action, or sound conveying information or instructions.
Example
Signals from deep space were detected last week.
深宇宙からの信号は先週検出されました。
B2 noun /ɡreɪs/

grace

優雅, エレガンス
Meaning
simple elegance or refined movement; goodwill and kindness
Example
She moved with grace across the stage.
彼女は舞台を優雅に歩いた。
B2 noun /əˈpɒstrəfi/

apostrophe

Meaning
A punctuation mark (') used to indicate possession or the omission of letters or numbers.
Example
You need an apostrophe in the word 'children’s'.
B2 adjective /əkˈsɛsəbl/

accessible

アクセス可能
Meaning
easy to reach, use, or understand
Example
The museum is easily accessible by public transport.
その博物館は公共交通機関で簡単にアクセス可能です。
B2 noun /ˈhɑːrd.ʃɪp/

Hardship

困難、苦難
Meaning
severe suffering or privation; difficulty or distress
Example
Despite facing many hardships during the war, the family remained united and hopeful.
戦争中に多くの困難に直面したにもかかわらず、家族は団結して希望に満ちていました。
B2 verb /ˈsɪmpəθaɪz/

sympathize

同情する
Meaning
to feel sorry for someone; to understand and share someone's feelings
Example
I sympathize with your loss.
あなたの損失に同情します。
B2 noun /ˈbɒmɪŋ/

bombing

爆撃
Meaning
an attack using bombs or explosives
Example
The city was devastated by the bombing.
その都市は爆撃で壊滅的な被害を受けました。
B2 adjective /prɛsˈtɪdʒəs/

prestigious

名誉ある
Meaning
having a high reputation; respected
Example
Harvard University is one of the most prestigious universities in the world.
ハーバード大学は世界で最も名誉ある大学の一つです。
B2 noun, verb /ˈhɑːrbər/

harbor

Meaning
noun: a place on the coast where ships may find shelter; verb: to keep (a thought or feeling, often negative) in one's mind
Example
He continued to harbor resentment towards his former boss.
B2 adverb /ˌfɜːrðərˈmɔːr/

furthermore

その上
Meaning
Used to introduce an additional point or idea; in addition.
Example
The plan is simple and, furthermore, it is affordable.
その計画は簡単で、さらに、手頃な価格です。
B2 adjective ɪˈmɜː.sɪv

immersive

没入型
Meaning
Providing, involving, or characterized by deep absorption or immersion in something.
Example
Virtual reality creates an immersive learning environment.
仮想現実は没入型の学習環境を作り出します。
B2 noun /hɪp/

hip

腰部
Meaning
The part of the body on either side of the pelvis, or informal: trendy and fashionable.
Example
She put her hands on her hips.
彼女は手を腰に置きました。
B2 noun /ˈprɛfəs/

preface

序文
Meaning
an introduction to a book, speech, or other written work
Example
The author explained his motivation in the preface.
著者は序文で自分の動機を説明しました。
B2 adjective /ˈprɛsɪŋ/

pressing

緊急
Meaning
Requiring immediate attention or urgent action.
Example
The manager had to deal with several pressing issues at once.
マネージャーは同時にいくつかの緊急の問題に対処しなければならなかった。
B2 adjective /njuːˈmɛrɪkəl/

numerical

数値的
Meaning
relating to or expressed in numbers
Example
The report provides numerical data on population growth.
その報告書は人口増加に関する数値データを提供しています。
B2 adjective /væst/

Vast

広大な; 巨大な; 広がる
Meaning
extremely large in size, amount, or extent; immense
Example
The vast ocean stretched endlessly to the horizon.
広大な海は地平線まで広がっていた。
B2 noun /ˈjuː.sɪdʒ/

Usage

使用
Meaning
the action of using something; the way in which words are used in a language
Example
The dictionary explains the correct usage of difficult words.
辞書は難しい言葉の正しい使い方を説明しています。
B2 adjective /ˈhɪli/

hilly

丘陵の多い
Meaning
having many hills; characterized by hills or slopes
Example
The village is located in a beautiful hilly region.
その村は美しい丘陵の多い地域にあります。
B2 noun /dwɔːrf/

dwarf

小人
Meaning
a person, animal, or plant much smaller than average
Example
Snow White lived with seven dwarfs.
白雪姫は7人の小人と一緒に暮らしていました。
B2 adverb /kənˈvɜːrsli/

conversely

逆に
Meaning
in an opposite or contrary manner
Example
He is rich, conversely, his brother struggles financially.
彼は金持ちだが、逆に彼の兄は経済的に苦しんでいる。
B2 noun /biːk/

Beak

くちばし
Meaning
the hard pointed part of a bird's mouth
Example
The eagle has a sharp beak for tearing meat.
ワシは肉を引き裂くために鋭いくちばしを持っています。
B2 noun /ˈtɛl.ər/

teller

銀行窓口係; 物語を語る人
Meaning
A person who counts and manages money at a bank; a person who tells or relates something
Example
The bank teller counted the cash carefully before handing it over.
銀行のテラーは現金を注意深く数えて渡した。
B2 adverb /kənˈtɪnjuəsli/

Continuously

連続的に; 絶え間なく; 途切れることなく
Meaning
without interruption; in an unbroken sequence
Example
The machine operates continuously for 24 hours.
その機械は24時間連続して稼働します。
B2 noun ˈθrɛʃhəʊld

threshold

閾値, 限界
Meaning
A point of entry or beginning; the magnitude or intensity that must be exceeded for a certain reaction to occur.
Example
Once the threshold for pest population is reached, measures must be taken.
害虫の個体数の閾値に達したら、対策を講じなければならない。
B2 noun /ˈprɒvɪns/

province

省
Meaning
a principal administrative division of certain countries or empires.
Example
The province is known for its rich cultural heritage and stunning landscapes.
その省は豊かな文化遺産と素晴らしい自然景観で知られています。
B2 adjective /dɪˈzaɪərəbl/

desirable

望ましい
Meaning
worth having or wanting; attractive
Example
The location of the house was highly desirable, with great views.
その家の場所は非常に望ましく、素晴らしい景色がありました。
B2 noun /məˈlɛəriə/

malaria

マラリア
Meaning
a serious infectious disease spread by mosquitoes, causing fever, chills, and sweating
Example
Malaria is a common disease in tropical regions.
マラリアは熱帯地域で一般的な病気です。
B2 noun /spekˈteɪtər/

Spectator

観客
Meaning
a person who watches at a show, game, or other event; an observer
Example
The stadium was filled with excited spectators.
スタジアムは興奮した観客でいっぱいでした。
B2 adjective /proʊn/

Prone

傾向がある
Meaning
having a tendency to; inclined; lying face down
Example
He is prone to making mistakes when he's tired.
彼は疲れているときにミスをする傾向があります。
B2 noun /ˈloʊ.təs/

Lotus

蓮
Meaning
a large water flower that floats on the surface of ponds and lakes
Example
The lotus flower blooms beautifully in the quiet pond.
蓮の花は静かな池で美しく咲きます。
B2 noun ˌsɛlf.kənˈtrəʊl

self-control

自己制御
Meaning
The ability to control one's emotions, behavior, and desires in order to obtain some reward, or avoid some punishment, typically in the longer term.
Example
Self-control is important for maintaining a balanced life.
自己制御はバランスの取れた生活を維持するために重要です。
B2 verb /ɪˈkwɪp/

equip

装備する
Meaning
to provide someone or something with the necessary items or skills for a task
Example
The school equipped its students with modern technology.
学校は生徒たちに最新の技術を装備させました。
B2 adjective /ˈaɪ.dəl/

Idle

怠惰な; 非活動的な; 使われていない
Meaning
lazy; inactive; not working or being used
Example
The factory workers were idle during the strike.
工場の労働者はストライキ中に暇だった。
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。
B2 verb /spɪt/

spit

唾を吐く
Meaning
to force liquid, especially saliva, out of the mouth
Example
He spat on the ground in anger.
彼は怒りで地面に唾を吐いた。
B2 noun /ˈpred.ə.ses.ər/

Predecessor

前任者
Meaning
a person who held a job or office before the current holder; something that came before another thing
Example
The new manager learned from his predecessor's mistakes.
新しいマネージャーは前任者のミスから学びました。
B2 adjective /ˈtrɒp.ɪ.kəl/

tropical

熱帯
Meaning
Relating to the tropics; characterized by hot and humid climate.
Example
The Amazon rainforest is home to many tropical species.
アマゾンの熱帯雨林は多くの熱帯種の生息地です。
B2 verb /triːd/

tread

踏む
Meaning
to step or walk on something; to crush with feet
Example
Don't tread on the flowers.
花を踏まないでください。
B2 noun /ˈmɛtəfɔːr/

metaphor

幸せ
Meaning
A figure of speech in which a word or phrase is applied to something to which it is not literally applicable.
Example
Time is a thief is a common metaphor for how quickly life passes.
彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、自分の幸せを隠せなかった。
B2 noun /ˈpɛbl/

pebble

小石
Meaning
a small smooth stone found on beaches or rivers
Example
He threw a pebble into the pond and watched the ripples.
彼は小石を池に投げ入れて、波を見ていました。
B2 verb /prəˈhɪbɪt/

prohibit

禁止する
Meaning
to forbid something by law, rule, or other authority
Example
The law prohibits smoking in public places.
法律は公共の場所での喫煙を禁止しています。
B2 noun /ˈraɪfəl/

Rifle

ライフル
Meaning
a gun with a long barrel that is fired from the shoulder
Example
The soldier carried a rifle during the mission.
兵士は任務中にライフルを携帯していました。
B2 noun /fəˈnɒmɪnən/

phenomenon

現象
Meaning
an observable event, fact, or occurrence, often unusual or remarkable
Example
The Northern Lights are a natural phenomenon.
オーロラは自然現象です。
B2 noun /ˈkæriər/

carrier

運送業者
Meaning
A person or thing that carries, transports, or conveys something; also an organization that provides transport services.
Example
The airline is the largest carrier in the country.
その航空会社は国で最も大きな運送業者です。
B2 noun /ˈtʃer.i ˌblɒs.əm/

Cherry Blossom

さくらの花
Meaning
the pink or white flowers of a cherry tree that bloom in spring
Example
The cherry blossoms bloom beautifully in April.
桜の花は4月に美しく咲きます。
B2 noun /trænzˈmɪʃən/

transmission

伝送, 送信
Meaning
the act of sending, passing, or spreading something such as information, energy, or disease
Example
The transmission of data over the internet is very fast.
インターネット上でのデータの伝送は非常に速い。
B2 noun /ˌhɪp.əˈpɒt.ə.məs/

Hippopotamus

カバ
Meaning
a large, mostly herbivorous mammal that lives in and around water in Africa
Example
The hippopotamus spends most of its day in the water.
カバは一日のほとんどを水の中で過ごします。
B2 adjective /rɪˈnjuː.ə.bəl/

renewable

再生可能
Meaning
Able to be renewed or replaced naturally; not depleted when used.
Example
Renewable resources minimize environmental damage.
再生可能な資源は環境へのダメージを最小限に抑えます。
B2 adjective /veɪn/

Vain

虚栄心; 無駄
Meaning
having excessive pride in one's appearance; futile or unsuccessful
Example
She spent hours in front of the mirror being quite vain.
彼女は鏡の前で何時間も過ごし、かなり虚栄心が強かった。
B2 adjective /slɪk/

slick

滑らかな
Meaning
Smooth, clever, or efficient, often in a way that seems superficial.
Example
He gave a slick presentation to impress the investors.
彼は投資家を感動させるために滑らかなプレゼンテーションを行った。
B2 noun /ˌkɑn.trəˈdɪk.ʃən/

Contradiction

矛盾; 不一致
Meaning
a combination of statements, ideas, or features which are opposed to one another; inconsistency
Example
There was a clear contradiction between his words and his actions.
彼の言葉と行動の間には明確な矛盾がありました。
B2 noun /ɡriːnz/

Greens

葉物野菜
Meaning
Leafy vegetables such as spinach, lettuce, and cabbage
Example
Eating greens is important for good health.
葉物野菜を食べることは健康にとって重要です。
B2 noun ɪkˈspænʃən

expansion

拡張
Meaning
The action of becoming larger or more extensive; growth or development.
Example
Volunteering helps in the expansion of social networks.
ボランティア活動は、社会的ネットワークの拡張に役立ちます。
B2 noun, verb, adjective /ˈpeɪtənt/ or /ˈpætənt/

patent

特許
Meaning
a government license granting exclusive rights to an inventor; also to obtain such rights
Example
He patented his new invention to protect it from being copied.
彼は自分の新しい発明をコピーから守るために特許を取った。
B2 adjective /ˈlækɪŋ/

lacking

不足
Meaning
not having enough of something; missing
Example
His report was lacking in detail.
彼の報告書には詳細が欠けていた。
B2 adjective /ˈprɒfɪtəbl/

profitable

利益を生む
Meaning
yielding profit or financial gain
Example
The company has become highly profitable after the new strategy was implemented.
新しい戦略が実行された後、会社は非常に利益を上げました。
B2 verb /rɪˈkʌvərɪŋ/

recovering

回復
Meaning
the process of getting better after illness, loss, or difficulty
Example
She is still recovering from the flu.
彼女はまだインフルエンザから回復しています。
B2 noun /ˈreɪ.zən/

Raisin

レーズン
Meaning
dried grape
Example
She added raisins to the oatmeal cookies for extra sweetness.
彼女はオートミールクッキーに甘さを加えるためにレーズンを加えました。
B2 adjective + noun əˈdæptɪv ˈfiːtʃərz

adaptive features

適応機能
Meaning
Characteristics that help organisms adjust to their environment
Example
Plants' adaptive features help them grow in winter.
植物の適応機能は、冬に成長するのを助けます。
B2 noun /ˈlænd.leɪ.di/

Landlady

女主人
Meaning
a woman who rents out land, a building, or accommodation; a female property owner
Example
The friendly landlady provided fresh towels and showed us around the apartment.
親切な女主人は新しいタオルを提供し、私たちにアパートを案内してくれました。
B2 noun /mæt/

Mat

マット
Meaning
a piece of coarse material placed on a floor for people to wipe their feet on
Example
Please wipe your feet on the mat before entering.
入る前にマットで足を拭いてください。
B2 verb /prɪˈsiːd/

precede

先行する
Meaning
to come before something in time, order, or position
Example
A brief introduction precedes each chapter.
簡単な紹介は各章の前に来る。
B2 verb /ˈskætər/

scatter

散らす
Meaning
to spread or throw around in different directions
Example
The wind scattered the leaves across the yard.
風が庭に葉っぱを散らばらせた。
B2 noun/verb /kjuː/

cue

合図
Meaning
A signal or prompt for action; to give a signal.
Example
The actor waited for his cue before entering the stage.
俳優はステージに上がる前にキューを待っていました。
B2 noun /ˈhedʒhɒɡ/

Hedge-hog

ハリネズミ
Meaning
a small mammal with a spiny coat that can roll into a ball for defense
Example
The hedgehog rolled into a ball when it felt threatened.
ハリネズミは脅威を感じるとボールのように丸くなります。
B2 noun /ˈwɔtər ˈpjʊrəˌfaɪər/

Water purifier

水の浄化装置
Meaning
A device that removes contaminants and impurities from water to make it safe for drinking
Example
We installed a water purifier in our kitchen to ensure clean drinking water.
私たちは清潔な飲料水を確保するために、キッチンに水の浄化装置を設置しました。
B2 adjective /ˈlɪtərəl/

literal

字義通り
Meaning
taking words in their usual or most basic sense without metaphor or exaggeration
Example
His comment was meant as a joke, not to be taken in a literal sense.
彼のコメントは冗談として言われたので、字義通りに受け取るべきではありません。
B2 noun /ˈsloʊɡən/

slogan

Meaning
a short and memorable phrase used to promote a cause or product
Example
The campaign used a powerful slogan to inspire people.
B2 adverb /ˈliːɡəli/

legally

合法的に
Meaning
in a way that is allowed by law
Example
He is legally responsible for his actions.
彼は自分の行動に対して合法的に責任があります。