A1 pronoun /ˈɛniwʌn/

anyone

誰か

Meaning

any person at all; used to refer to an unspecified person

Example

Does anyone know the answer to this question?

誰かこの質問の答えを知っていますか？

B1 verb /əˈlɑːrm/

alarm

驚かせる

Meaning

to warn of danger; to frighten or disturb

Example

The loud noise alarmed the residents.

大きな音が住民を驚かせた。

A2 noun /ˈɔːdiəns/

audience

観客

Meaning

A group of people who gather to watch, listen to, or experience a performance, event, or broadcast.

Example

The audience clapped loudly after the performance.

パフォーマンス後、観客は大きな拍手を送った。

A2 verb /əˈpɒlədʒaɪz/

apologize

謝罪する

Meaning

to say sorry for something wrong you have done

Example

He apologized for being late to the meeting.

彼は会議に遅れたことを謝罪しました。

B2 adjective /ˌæn.tiˈsoʊ.ʃəl/

Antisocial

反社会的な; 社会秩序に敵対的

Meaning

avoiding social interaction; hostile to social order

Example

His antisocial behavior made it difficult for him to make friends.

彼の反社会的な行動は、友達を作るのを難しくしました。

C2 noun /ˈɑːrbɪtər/

arbiter

仲裁者

Meaning

a person who has the authority to settle a dispute or decide an issue

Example

The principal acted as the arbiter in the conflict between the students.

校長は生徒間の対立で仲裁者として行動した。

B2 adjective /əˈsɜːr.tɪv/

Assertive

自己主張の強い; 自信に満ちた

Meaning

confident and forceful; having a strong personality

Example

She is very assertive when speaking in meetings.

彼女は会議で話すとき、とてもアサーティブです。

B1 adverb /əˈsaɪd/

Aside

横に; 脇に; 主な部分から離れて

Meaning

to one side; apart; away from the main part

Example

Please set your book aside and listen to me.

本を脇に置いて、私の話を聞いてください。

C1 noun /əˈsɛndənsi/

ascendancy

優位, 支配

Meaning

A position of power, influence, or control over others.

Example

The company gained ascendancy in the market through innovation.

その会社は革新を通じて市場で優位を獲得しました。

B2 noun əˌpriː.ʃiˈeɪ.ʃən

appreciation

価値の上昇

Meaning

An increase in the value of an asset over time.

Example

Real estate properties often experience appreciation over time.

不動産は通常、時間の経過とともに価値が上昇します。

C1 verb /ˈæk.lɪ.meɪt/

acclimate

順応する

Meaning

To adapt or become accustomed to a new environment or situation

Example

It takes time to acclimate to a new climate.

新しい気候に順応するには時間がかかります。

C2 adjective /ˈæpəˌleɪt/

appellate

控訴に関連する

Meaning

relating to appeals in a court of law

Example

The case was taken to an appellate court.

その事件は控訴裁判所に持ち込まれました。

C1 adjective /əˈtrəʊ.ʃəs/

Atrocious

ひどい; 極端に悪いまたは不快な

Meaning

horrifyingly wicked; extremely bad or unpleasant

Example

The conditions in the prison were atrocious.

刑務所の状態はひどかった。

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。

C1 noun /əˈbɪs/

abyss

深淵

Meaning

a deep, immeasurable space, chasm, or void; something seemingly without end

Example

The climbers looked down into the dark abyss below.

登山者たちは下の暗い深淵を見下ろしました。

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。

C2 noun əˈkjuː.ə.ti

acuity

鋭敏さ

Meaning

Sharpness or keenness of thought, vision, or hearing.

Example

His intellectual acuity made him a brilliant scientist.

彼の知的な鋭敏さは彼を優れた科学者にしました。

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。

C1 noun esˈθet.ɪks

aesthetics

美学

Meaning

A set of principles concerned with the nature and appreciation of beauty, especially in art and design.

Example

Interior design focuses on aesthetics and functionality.

インテリアデザインは美学と機能性に焦点を当てています。

A1 adjective /əˈfreɪd/

afraid

怖がっている

Meaning

feeling fear or anxiety; worried that something undesirable will happen

Example

She was afraid of the dark.

彼女は暗闇を怖がっていた。

C1 adjective /iːsˈθɛθɪkəl/

aesthetical

美的な

Meaning

concerned with beauty or the appreciation of beauty; related to artistic taste or appearance

Example

The architect focused on the aesthetical balance of the building.

建築家は建物の美的なバランスに注目した。

C2 noun /ˈænθrəsaɪt/

anthracite

硬質石炭

Meaning

A hard, shiny form of coal that burns with little smoke and a high heat value.

Example

The factory used anthracite as its primary fuel source.

工場はアンブラサイトを主な燃料源として使用していました。

C2 noun /ˌæk.wiˈes.əns/

acquiescence

黙示的同意

Meaning

The reluctant acceptance of something without protest.

Example

His silent acquiescence to unfair rules was surprising.

不公平なルールへの彼の黙示的な同意は驚くべきものでした。

C2 noun /əˈspɜːr.ʒən/

aspersion

中傷

Meaning

An attack on the reputation or integrity of someone.

Example

He cast an aspersion on her character.

彼は彼女の性格に中傷をしました。

C1 noun əˈɡrɛriən səˈsaɪətiz

agrarian societies

農業社会

Meaning

Societies based on agriculture and farming as the primary economic activity.

Example

Agrarian societies emerged from a need for stable food sources.

農業社会は安定した食料源の必要性から生まれました。

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。

C1 noun /ˌɔːkʃəˈnɪər/

auctioneer

競売人

Meaning

a person who conducts auctions by calling out bids and selling items to the highest bidder

Example

The auctioneer quickly raised the price as bidders competed for the painting.

競売人は入札が進む中で素早く価格を上げた。

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。

C1 adjective /ˈædʒ.aɪl/

agile

素早く柔軟

Meaning

able to move quickly and easily; quick and adaptable in thinking or action

Example

The startup team was agile in responding to market changes.

スタートアップチームは市場の変化に迅速に対応しました。

C1 adjective /ɔːˌθɒr.ɪˈteə.ri.ən/

authoritarian

権威主義者

Meaning

Demanding absolute obedience to authority; excessively controlling or strict in governance.

Example

Authoritarian parenting often limits a child's independence.

権威主義的な育児は、しばしば子供の独立性を制限します。

C1 noun /ˌæmplɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

amplification

増幅

Meaning

the act or process of making something stronger, louder, or more intense; an expansion or elaboration of details

Example

The microphone provides amplification of the speaker’s voice.

マイクは話者の声を増幅する。

C2 verb /əˈbrɪdʒ/

abridge

短縮する

Meaning

to shorten a text without losing its meaning

Example

The editor decided to abridge the long novel for young readers.

編集者は若い読者のために長編小説を短縮することに決めました。

C2 noun /ˌæriˈviːst/

arriviste

成金

Meaning

A person who has recently gained wealth or status but is considered arrogant or socially unsophisticated.

Example

The business world is full of ambitious arrivistes.

ビジネスの世界には野心的な成金が溢れています。

C1 noun ˈæltruɪzəm

altruism

利他主義、他者の幸福に対する無私の配慮

Meaning

The belief in or practice of disinterested and selfless concern for the well-being of others.

Example

His altruism motivated others to volunteer.

彼の利他主義は他の人々にボランティアをするように促した。

B2 adverb /əˈlɛdʒɪdli/

allegedly

伝えられたところによると

Meaning

used to say that something is claimed to be true, though not proven

Example

He was allegedly involved in the robbery.

彼は伝えられたところによると強盗に関与していた。

B2 adjective, noun, verb /ˈæb.strækt/

abstract

抽象的, 要約

Meaning

existing in thought or as an idea but not having physical or concrete existence; a summary of a text

Example

The artist is known for her abstract paintings.

そのアーティストはアブストラクトな絵画で知られています。

C1 noun /ˈækwɪˌdʌkt/

aqueduct

水道橋

Meaning

a structure built to carry water over long distances

Example

The Romans built aqueducts to supply water to their cities.

ローマ人は都市に水を供給するために水道橋を建設しました。

B2 adverb /əˈten.tɪv.li/

Attentively

注意深く

Meaning

with careful attention; in a focused manner

Example

She listened attentively to her teacher's instructions.

彼女は先生の指示を注意深く聞いた。

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.

A2 noun /ˌænɪˈvɜːrsəri/

anniversary

記念日

Meaning

the yearly recurrence of a date marking a past event

Example

They celebrated their wedding anniversary with a dinner.

彼らは結婚記念日をディナーで祝いました。

C2 verb /ˌænɪmədˈvɜːt/

animadvert

批判する

Meaning

To comment critically or unfavorably.

Example

The teacher animadverted on the student's careless mistakes.

教師は生徒の不注意なミスを批判しました。

C1 preposition /əˈtɒp/

atop

上に

Meaning

on the top of something

Example

A flag was placed atop the tower.

旗は塔の上に置かれました。

B2 noun /əkˈnɒlɪdʒmənt/

acknowledgment

認識

Meaning

the act of accepting, admitting, or recognizing something

Example

He received an acknowledgment of his application.

彼は自分の申し込みの認識を受け取りました。

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。

B2 adjective /ˈærəɡənt/

Arrogant

傲慢; 高慢

Meaning

having an exaggerated sense of one's importance; proud

Example

His arrogant behavior made him very unpopular.

彼の傲慢な態度は彼を非常に不人気にした。

C2 adjective /ˌæk.rɪˈmoʊ.ni.əs/

acrimonious

苦くて怒りに満ちた

Meaning

Bitter and angry, often involving harsh words.

Example

The debate turned acrimonious after the controversial remark.

論争は物議を醸す発言の後、アクリモニアスになった。

B2 adjective /ˈɛəri/

airy

風通しの良い

Meaning

Spacious and well-ventilated; light and breezy.

Example

The new apartment is bright and airy.

新しいアパートは明るくて風通しが良いです。

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。

C1 adjective /əˈnɒmələs/

anomalous

異常

Meaning

deviating from what is standard, normal, or expected

Example

Scientists observed an anomalous result during the experiment.

科学者たちは実験中に異常な結果を観察しました。

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。

B1 verb əˈdrɛst

addressed

対応した

Meaning

To think about and begin to deal with an issue or problem.

Example

Addressing key problems is vital for long-term change.

主要な問題に取り組むことは、長期的な変化にとって重要です。

C1 noun ænˈtɪk.wə.ti

antiquity

古代

Meaning

The ancient past, especially the period of classical and other human civilizations before the Middle Ages.

Example

The ruins are a reminder of the city's antiquity.

遺跡はその都市の古代を思い出させるものです。

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 noun /æmˈbroʊʒə/

ambrosia

神の食べ物

Meaning

The food of the gods in classical mythology; something extremely pleasing to taste or smell.

Example

The dessert was so delicious that it tasted like ambrosia.

デザートはあまりにも美味しくて、アンブロージアのような味がしました。

C1 adjective /əˈlʊr.ɪŋ/

Alluring

魅力的で誘惑的; 魅力的な

Meaning

attractive and tempting; fascinating

Example

The alluring fragrance of roses filled the garden.

バラの魅力的な香りが庭を満たしました。

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。

C2 noun /əˌpɒθiˈoʊsɪs/

apotheosis

頂点, 完璧な例

Meaning

The highest point of development; the perfect example of something; the elevation of someone to divine status.

Example

Many see the Renaissance as the apotheosis of art and culture in Europe.

多くの人々はルネサンスをヨーロッパの芸術と文化の頂点と見なしています。

B2 adjective /əˈpiː.lɪŋ/

Appealing

魅力的な; 面白い; 楽しい

Meaning

attractive; interesting; pleasing

Example

The colorful garden looks very appealing to visitors.

色とりどりの庭は訪問者に非常に魅力的に見えます。

C2 adverb /əˈmʌk/

amok

制御不能

Meaning

Behaving uncontrollably and disruptively.

Example

The angry mob ran amok after the verdict was announced.

怒った群衆は判決が発表された後、制御不能で走り回った。

A2 noun /ˈæk.tər/

Actor

俳優

Meaning

a person whose profession is acting on the stage, in movies, or on television

Example

The famous actor won an award for his performance in the new movie.

その有名なアクターは、新しい映画での演技で賞を受賞しました。

C1 adjective /ˈæmərəs/

amorous

情熱的

Meaning

Showing, feeling, or relating to romantic love or desire.

Example

He sent her an amorous letter filled with declarations of love.

彼は愛の宣言でいっぱいのアモロスな手紙を彼女に送った。

A2 noun /ˈæk.ʃən/

Action

行動; アクション

Meaning

the process of doing something; something that is done

Example

We need to take action to solve this problem.

この問題を解決するために行動を起こす必要があります。

C2 verb /ˌæntɪˈsiːd/

antecede

前に来る

Meaning

to come before in time or order

Example

A short introduction usually antecedes the main text.

短い紹介は通常、本文の前に来ます。

A2 preposition /əˈɡɛnst/ or /əˈɡeɪnst/

against

Meaning

In opposition to; contrary to; touching or resting on.

Example

They voted against the proposal.

C1 adjective /ˈæʃən/

ashen

青白い

Meaning

Very pale in appearance, often due to shock, fear, or illness.

Example

His face turned ashen when he heard the terrible news.

彼は恐ろしいニュースを聞いたとき、顔が青白くなった。

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。

B2 noun /eɪk/

Ache

痛み

Meaning

a continuous or prolonged dull pain in a part of one's body

Example

He had a terrible headache after working late.

彼は遅くまで働いた後、ひどい頭痛に悩まされた。

C1 adverb /əˈraɪ/

awry

失敗

Meaning

away from the expected or proper direction; wrong or amiss

Example

The plan went awry when the weather suddenly changed.

天気が突然変わったとき、計画は失敗した。

A1 noun/verb /eɪdʒ/

age

年齢

Meaning

The length of time that a person has lived; to grow older.

Example

She asked his age politely.

彼女は彼の年齢を丁寧に尋ねました。

A2 adjective ˈæv.ər.ɪdʒ

average

平均

Meaning

A number expressing the central or typical value in a set of data; constituting the result obtained by adding together several amounts and then dividing this total by the number of amounts.

Example

The average score reflects overall performance.

平均スコアは全体的なパフォーマンスを反映します。

C1 noun /ˈæl.kə.laɪ/

alkali

アルカリ性物質

Meaning

a soluble base substance, typically with a pH greater than 7, that neutralizes acids

Example

Soap contains alkali which helps remove grease.

石鹸にはアルカリ性物質が含まれており、油を取り除くのに役立ちます。

A1 pronoun /ˈɛnɪθɪŋ/

anything

何でも

Meaning

any object, event, or matter; whatever thing

Example

You can ask me anything about the project.

プロジェクトについて何でも聞いてください。

B1 adjective /əˈmjuː.zɪŋ/

Amusing

面白い; おかしい; 楽しい

Meaning

causing laughter or providing entertainment; funny; enjoyable

Example

The children found the clown's performance very amusing.

子供たちはピエロのパフォーマンスがとても面白いと感じました。

B2 adjective əˈkwætɪk

aquatic

水生の

Meaning

Growing or living in or near water; of or relating to water.

Example

Aquatic species are being endangered by pollution.

水生種は汚染によって危機に瀕しています。

B2 adjective ˌæɡ.rɪˈkʌl.tʃər.əl

agricultural

農業の

Meaning

Connected with farming.

Example

Agricultural advancements enhance food security.

農業の進展は食料安全保障を強化します。

B1 verb /əˈtʃiːv/

achieve

達成する

Meaning

to successfully bring about or reach a desired goal or result

Example

She worked hard to achieve her dream of becoming a doctor.

彼女は医者になるという夢を達成するために一生懸命働いた。

C1 adjective /əˈluːf/

aloof

距離を置いた

Meaning

Not friendly or forthcoming; cool and distant.

Example

He remained aloof during the entire discussion.

彼は議論の間ずっと距離を置いていました。

B2 noun /əˈtɜːrni/

attorney

弁護士

Meaning

a person who practices law; a lawyer

Example

She hired an attorney to represent her in court.

彼女は裁判所で彼女を代表するために弁護士を雇いました。

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。

A2 noun /ˈæŋ.ɡər/

Anger

怒り

Meaning

a strong feeling of annoyance, displeasure, or hostility

Example

His anger was evident when he slammed the door.

彼がドアを叩いたとき、彼の怒りは明らかだった。

A2 noun əˈɡriː.mənt

agreement

契約

Meaning

A negotiated arrangement between parties as to a course of action.

Example

The agreement was accepted by all countries.

その契約はすべての国によって受け入れられました。

C1 noun /ˈænəɡræm/

anagram

他の単語やフレーズの文字を並べ替えて作られた単語またはフレーズ。

Meaning

A word or phrase formed by rearranging the letters of another word or phrase.

Example

The word 'listen' is an anagram of 'silent'.

'listen' は 'silent' のアナグラムです。

A1 noun /eər/

Air

空気

Meaning

the invisible gaseous substance surrounding the earth; a mixture mainly of oxygen and nitrogen

Example

Fresh air is essential for good health.

新鮮な空気は健康に不可欠です。

C1 noun /ˈælɪbaɪ/

alibi

アリバイ

Meaning

A claim or piece of evidence that one was elsewhere when an act, typically a crime, was committed.

Example

She had a strong alibi that proved she was at the cinema during the theft.

彼女は盗難の際に映画館にいたことを証明する強力なアリバイを持っていました。

B2 noun /ˈɑːrm.pɪt/

Armpit

脇の下

Meaning

the hollow area under the arm where it joins the shoulder

Example

He applied deodorant to his armpit.

彼は脇の下にデオドラントを塗った。

B2 adjective ænˈtɪsɪpeɪtɪd

anticipated

予測された

Meaning

Expected or predicted to happen; foreseen in advance.

Example

The anticipated growth exceeded the city's capacity.

予測された成長は都市の容量を超えました。

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 /əˈɡrɒnəmi/

agronomy

農業学

Meaning

The science and practice of soil management and crop production, focusing on the principles of plant and soil science to optimize agricultural productivity.

Example

Agronomy focuses on soil management and crop production.

農業学は土壌管理と作物生産に焦点を当てています。

C1 noun /əˈrɪəz/

arrears

未払い

Meaning

Money that is owed and should have been paid earlier.

Example

She was months in arrears with her electricity bill.

彼女は電気代の未払いが数ヶ月遅れていた。

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。

B1 noun ˈɑːkɪtektʃə(r)

architecture

建築

Meaning

The art or science of designing and constructing buildings.

Example

Ancient architecture is fascinating.

古代の建築は魅力的です。

B2 noun /ˈæbi/

abbey

修道院

Meaning

A large church building or monastery where monks or nuns live, work, and worship.

Example

The old abbey on the hill attracts many tourists each year.

丘の上の古い修道院は毎年多くの観光客を引き寄せます。

A2 noun /ˈɛər.laɪn/

airline

航空会社

Meaning

A company that provides regular flights for passengers and goods.

Example

The airline announced a discount on international tickets.

その航空会社は国際線チケットの割引を発表しました。

B1 verb /ədˈvaɪz/

advise

アドバイスする

Meaning

to recommend what should be done; to give advice

Example

The doctor advised him to rest for a week.

医者は彼に1週間休むようにアドバイスした。

B1 verb /əˈsoʊsiˌeɪt/

associate

asseverate

断言する

Meaning

to affirm or declare positively and earnestly

Example

He asseverated that he had never seen the man before.

彼はその男を以前見たことがないと断言した。

C1 adjective /ˈɔːdəˌtɔːri/

auditory

Meaning

Relating to the sense of hearing.

Example

The lecture was designed to enhance students' auditory learning skills.

C2 adjective /æbˈstiːmiəs/

abstemious

節制

Meaning

not allowing oneself much food or drink; marked by moderation

Example

She lived an abstemious life, avoiding all luxuries.

彼女は節制した生活を送り、すべての贅沢を避けた。

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 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。

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 /əˈklɪvɪti/

acclivity

上り坂

Meaning

An upward slope or incline on the ground.

Example

The hikers struggled as they climbed the steep acclivity.

登山者たちは急な上り坂を登るときに苦労しました。

A1 verb /ˈænsər/

answer

答える

Meaning

to respond to a question; to reply; to solve

Example

She will answer the phone when it rings.

彼女は電話が鳴ったら電話に出ます。

C1 adjective /ˌæntiˈneɪtl/

antenatal

産前

Meaning

Relating to the medical care and treatment given to a pregnant woman before the birth of her child.

Example

She attended regular antenatal checkups throughout her pregnancy.

彼女は妊娠中に定期的な産前検診を受けていました。

B2 noun /ˈæŋkər/

Anchor

アンカー

Meaning

a heavy object used to moor a vessel to the sea bottom; a person or thing that provides stability or confidence

Example

The ship dropped its anchor in the harbor.

船は港にアンカーを下ろしました。

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。

A2 verb /əˈlaʊ/

allow

許可する

Meaning

to give permission for something to happen or someone to do something

Example

The teacher did not allow phones in class.

先生はクラスで電話を許可しませんでした。

C2 noun /ˌæɡ.rəˈdeɪ.ʃən/

aggradation

堆積物によって土地が作られるプロセス

Meaning

The process of land being built up by sediment deposition.

Example

Aggradation helps in the natural expansion of riverbanks.

アグレデーションは河川の自然な拡張を助けます。

C1 noun /əˌsæsɪˈneɪʃən/

assassination

暗殺

Meaning

The act of killing someone important, often for political or ideological reasons.

Example

The assassination of the president shocked the nation.

大統領の暗殺は国全体を驚かせた。

C1 noun /ˈeɪ.peks/

apex

頂点, apex

Meaning

The highest point or peak of something; the top or summit.

Example

He reached the apex of his career.

彼は自分のキャリアの頂点に達した。

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。

C1 noun /əˈlʌmnəs/

alumnus

卒業生

Meaning

a former student or graduate of a school, college, or university

Example

He is an alumnus of Harvard University.

彼はハーバード大学の卒業生です。

C1 noun ˌæmbɪˈɡjuːɪti

ambiguity

曖昧さ, 不明確さ

Meaning

The quality of being open to more than one interpretation; inexactness.

Example

The ambiguity of the statement caused confusion among the team.

その声明の曖昧さはチームの間で混乱を引き起こしました。

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 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。

C1 verb /əˈdʒɜrn/

adjourn

延期する

Meaning

to suspend a meeting or session to another time or place

Example

The judge decided to adjourn the hearing until next week.

裁判官は次の週まで聴聞を延期することに決めました。

C1 noun /ˈænvɪl/

anvil

鉄製の金床

Meaning

A heavy iron block used by blacksmiths for hammering and shaping metal.

Example

The blacksmith placed the hot iron on the anvil.

鍛冶屋は熱い鉄をアンヴィルに置きました。

B2 adjective /ɔːˈθen.tɪk/

Authentic

本物の; 真実の; 偽物ではない

Meaning

genuine; real; not fake or copied

Example

The museum displays only authentic artifacts from ancient civilizations.

博物館は古代文明からの本物の遺物のみを展示しています。

A1 adverb /əˈɡoʊ/

ago

以前

Meaning

Used to indicate how long before the present something happened.

Example

I met her two years ago.

私は2年前に彼女に会いました。

C2 noun /ˈɛərəˌnɔːt/

aeronaut

気球乗り

Meaning

A person who travels in an airship, balloon, or other aircraft.

Example

The aeronaut skillfully guided the hot-air balloon across the valley.

気球乗りは巧みに気球を谷を越えて操縦しました。

B2 noun /əˈsaɪləm/

asylum

亡命

Meaning

Protection or shelter, especially given to refugees or the mentally ill.

Example

The refugees sought asylum in the neighboring country.

難民は隣国で亡命を求めた。