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。

A2 noun /ˈæroʊ/

arrow

矢

Meaning

a thin, straight weapon with a pointed tip, shot from a bow

Example

The hunter shot an arrow at the target.

猟師はターゲットに矢を射った。

B1 preposition/adverb /əˈkɔːrdɪŋ/

according

によると

Meaning

As stated by or in agreement with.

Example

According to the report, sales increased last quarter.

報告書によると、売上は前四半期に増加しました。

C1 noun əˈtrɪʃ.ən

attrition

減耗

Meaning

The process of reducing something's strength or effectiveness through sustained attack or pressure.

Example

The company faced high employee attrition due to job dissatisfaction.

会社は仕事への不満により従業員の高い離職率に直面した。

C1 adverb /ɔːˈtɒnəməsli/

autonomously

自律的に

Meaning

In an independent or self-governing manner.

Example

The robot can operate autonomously without human intervention.

ロボットは人間の介入なしで自律的に動作できます。

A1 adverb /əˈweɪ/

Away

遠く

Meaning

to or at a distance; not present; absent

Example

He walked away from the noisy crowd.

彼は騒がしい群衆から離れました。

C2 verb /əˈbeɪs/

abase

卑下する

Meaning

to belittle or degrade someone

Example

He refused to abase himself before the king.

彼は王の前で自分を卑下するのを拒否した。

C1 adjective /əˈrɛstɪŋ/

arresting

魅力的な

Meaning

Attracting attention in a striking or impressive way.

Example

The actress gave an arresting performance.

女優は魅力的な演技をしました。

C1 verb /ˈænɪmeɪt/

animate

アニメーションする

Meaning

to bring to life or make lively; to create animation for films or cartoons

Example

The artist will animate the characters for the movie.

アーティストは映画のキャラクターをアニメートします。

B2 adverb /ˈæktɪvli/

actively

積極的に

Meaning

in a way that involves energetic participation or effort

Example

He is actively involved in community service.

彼は地域社会サービスに積極的に参加しています。

B2 verb /əkˈsɛləreɪt/

accelerate

加速する

Meaning

to increase speed or make something happen sooner

Example

The driver accelerated to overtake the truck.

運転手はトラックを追い越すために加速しました。

C1 verb /əˈkrɛdɪt/

accredit

認証

Meaning

to officially recognize, authorize, or approve someone or something

Example

The university is accredited by the national education board.

その大学は国の教育委員会から認定されています。

C2 verb /ˈɔːltərˌkeɪt/

altercate

議論する

Meaning

to argue or dispute angrily or noisily

Example

The neighbors began to altercate over the boundary wall.

隣人たちは境界の壁について議論し始めました。

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。

B2 adjective /esˈθet.ɪk/

Aesthetic

美的

Meaning

Concerned with beauty or the appreciation of beauty.

Example

Good aesthetic design enhances product appeal.

良いアスセティックデザインは製品の魅力を高めます。

B2 noun /æŋˈzaɪ.ə.ti/

anxiety

不安や神経質

Meaning

A feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease about something with an uncertain outcome.

Example

Meditation helps reduce anxiety and stress.

瞑想は不安とストレスを軽減するのに役立ちます。

C2 verb /əˈɡlɒməˌreɪt/

agglomerate

凝集する

Meaning

To collect or form into a mass or group.

Example

The dust particles began to agglomerate into larger clusters.

埃の粒子がより大きな塊に集まり始めました。

C2 noun /əˈstɪɡmətɪzəm/

astigmatism

乱視

Meaning

An eye defect causing blurred vision due to irregular curvature of the cornea or lens.

Example

She wears glasses to correct her astigmatism.

彼女は乱視を矯正するために眼鏡をかけています。

C1 adverb /əˈkjuːtli/

acutely

鋭く

Meaning

in a sharp, intense, or severe way; with keen awareness

Example

She was acutely aware of the risks involved.

彼女はその危険性を鋭く認識していた。

A2 noun /ˈæθliːt/

athlete

アスリート

Meaning

a person who is trained or skilled in physical exercises, sports, or games requiring strength, agility, or stamina

Example

The athlete trained hard for the upcoming Olympic Games.

アスリートは、来たるオリンピック大会のために厳しい訓練を積んだ。

C2 noun /əˈbeɪəns/

abeyance

一時的な保留

Meaning

a state of temporary suspension or inactivity

Example

The project was held in abeyance until funds became available.

そのプロジェクトは資金が利用可能になるまで保留されていました。

C2 noun /ˌɔːskʌlˈteɪʃən/

auscultation

聴診

Meaning

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

Example

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

医者は患者の肺を調べるために聴診を行いました。

C1 adverb /ˈæmpli/

amply

十分に

Meaning

more than sufficiently; generously

Example

She was amply rewarded for her hard work.

彼女は努力の結果、十分に報われました。

C1 noun /əˈsɪdɪti/

acidity

酸性度

Meaning

the quality or degree of being acidic; the amount of acid present in a substance

Example

The acidity of the soil affects how well crops grow.

土壌の酸性度は作物の成長に影響する。

C2 noun /ˌɑːrbəˈriːtəm/

arboretum

植物園

Meaning

a place where trees, shrubs, and plants are grown for scientific study or public display

Example

We visited the city’s arboretum to learn about exotic trees.

私たちはエキゾチックな木々について学ぶために、市の植物園を訪れました。

B1 noun /əˈpruː.vəl/

approval

承認

Meaning

official permission or agreement for something

Example

The project received government approval.

そのプロジェクトは政府の承認を得た。

B2 adjective /ˌæksɪˈdɛntl/

accidental

偶然の

Meaning

happening by chance, unintentionally

Example

The fire was caused by an accidental spark.

火事は偶然の火花によって引き起こされました。

B2 adjective /əˈtʃiːvəbl/

achievable

達成可能な

Meaning

Able to be brought about or reached successfully.

Example

Start with achievable steps to stay motivated.

達成可能なステップから始めて、モチベーションを保ちましょう。

C2 adjective /əˈɡeɪp/ or /əˈɡɑːp/

agape

驚愕

Meaning

With the mouth wide open in surprise or wonder.

Example

She stood agape at the breathtaking view.

彼女は息を呑むような景色に驚いて口を開けたまま立っていた。

B2 noun /æmˈfɪbiən/

amphibian

Meaning

A cold-blooded vertebrate animal that can live both on land and in water.

Example

A frog is a common amphibian that lives both in water and on land.

B2 adjective + noun æmˈbɪʃəs ɪnˈdevər

ambitious endeavor

野心的な試み

Meaning

A bold and determined attempt to achieve something challenging.

Example

Artemis is an ambitious endeavor in space exploration.

アルテミスは宇宙探査における野心的な取り組みです。

C2 noun /ˈæl.mɪ.rə/

Almirah

クローゼット

Meaning

a large cupboard or wardrobe used for storing clothes and other items

Example

I keep all my clothes in the wooden almirah.

私はすべての衣服を木製のアルミラーに保管します。

A1 verb /æsk/

ask

尋ねる

Meaning

to request information; to inquire; to invite

Example

Can I ask you a question about the homework?

宿題について質問してもいいですか？

C1 adjective /ˈɔːrəl/

aural

聴覚の

Meaning

Relating to the ear or the sense of hearing.

Example

The lecture was an aural experience as well as an intellectual one.

講義は聴覚的な体験であり、知的な体験でもありました。

C2 noun /əˈbluːʃən/

ablution

アブリューション

Meaning

the act of washing oneself, often for religious purposes

Example

He performed his morning ablution before the prayer.

彼は祈りの前に朝のアブリューションを行った。

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。

B2 adverb /ˈɑːɡjuːəbli/

arguably

おそらく

Meaning

used to say that a statement is open to argument or is considered true by many people

Example

She is arguably the most talented player on the team.

彼女はおそらくチームで最も才能のある選手だ。

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

attracted

惹かれた

Meaning

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

Example

She was attracted to the idea of studying abroad.

彼女は留学するという考えに惹かれた。

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。

C1 adjective /ˈɛərˌtaɪt/

airtight

気密の

Meaning

Completely sealed so that no air can get in or out.

Example

Store the cookies in an airtight container to keep them fresh.

クッキーは新鮮さを保つために気密容器に保管してください。

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。

B2 adjective /əˈbʌndənt/

abundant

豊富

Meaning

existing or available in large quantities; plentiful

Example

The garden was abundant with colorful flowers.

庭は色とりどりの花であふれていました。

B2 noun /ˌærɪˈstɑːkrəsi/

aristocracy

貴族階級

Meaning

a class of people holding exceptional rank and privileges, especially hereditary nobility

Example

The aristocracy often had influence over political decisions.

貴族階級はしばしば政治的決定に影響を与えた。

C1 adjective /əˈpriː.ʃə.bəl/

Appreciable

顕著な; 重要な; 数量的にかなり

Meaning

noticeable; significant; considerable in amount

Example

There was an appreciable improvement in his test scores.

テストのスコアに顕著な改善が見られました。

B1 noun əˈses.mənt

assessment

評価

Meaning

The evaluation or estimation of the nature, quality, or ability of someone or something.

Example

The assessment process ensures fairness.

評価プロセスは公平性を確保します。

C1 verb /əbˈsteɪn/

abstain

自制する

Meaning

To restrain oneself from indulging in or partaking of something.

Example

People often abstain from digital devices to enhance focus.

人々は集中力を高めるためにデジタル機器を使うのを自制することがよくあります。

B2 adjective /ˈædɪkwət/

adequate

適切

Meaning

sufficient or acceptable in quality or quantity

Example

The food was adequate for the small group.

食べ物は小さなグループにとって適切でした。

B2 adjective /əˈnɒn.ɪ.məs/

Anonymous

匿名の; 名前のない

Meaning

having an unknown name or identity; nameless

Example

The author published the book under an anonymous pseudonym.

著者は匿名のペンネームでその本を出版した。

A2 verb /əˈplaɪ/

apply

申請する / 適用する

Meaning

to make a formal request for something; to put into practice

Example

He decided to apply for the scholarship.

彼は奨学金の申請を決めた。

C1 verb ɔːɡˈmɛntɪŋ

augmenting

増加する

Meaning

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

Example

Life expectancy is augmenting with advancements in healthcare.

医療の進歩により、平均寿命は増加しています。

C2 noun /ˈɔːrɪkl̩/

auricle

耳の外側部分

Meaning

The external part of the ear; also an upper chamber of the heart in anatomy.

Example

The doctor examined the patient’s auricle for signs of infection.

医師は患者の耳の外側部分に感染の兆候がないか調べました。

A1 noun/adjective /əˈmerɪkən/

american

アメリカン

Meaning

relating to the United States or its people

Example

She is an American citizen.

彼女はアメリカ市民です。

C1 verb /əˈskraɪb/

ascribe

帰属する、割り当てる

Meaning

To attribute something to a cause, source, or person.

Example

Many scholars ascribe the poem to an unknown author.

多くの学者はこの詩を未知の作者に帰属させている。

B1 noun /əˈsaɪnmənt/

assignment

課題

Meaning

a task or piece of work given to someone as part of their duties

Example

The students completed their homework assignment on time.

学生たちは時間通りに宿題を終わらせました。

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。

C1 noun /əˈstrɑː.lə.dʒər/

Astrologer

占星術師

Meaning

a person who studies astrology and makes predictions based on the positions of stars and planets

Example

The astrologer predicted good fortune in her future.

その占星術師は、彼女の未来に良い運命があると予測しました。

B1 verb /əˈfɛkt/

affect

影響する

Meaning

to influence or make a difference to something

Example

The weather can greatly affect our mood.

天気は私たちの気分に大きな影響を与えることがある。

B1 verb /əˈdɔːr/

adore

崇拝する

Meaning

to love deeply and respect highly

Example

She adores her little sister.

彼女は小さな妹をとても愛しています。

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。

C1 noun /ˈæftərˌθɔːt/

afterthought

Meaning

Something added or considered later than originally planned.

Example

The gift seemed like an afterthought rather than a genuine gesture.

B2 verb /əˈsɜːrt/

assert

主張する

Meaning

to state a fact or belief confidently and forcefully; to insist upon rights or claims

Example

She decided to assert her authority in the meeting.

彼女は会議で自分の権威を主張することに決めた。

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。

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。

B1 noun /əˈsɛmbli/

assembly

集会

Meaning

a group of people gathered together for a common purpose or the act of putting parts together to form something

Example

The school held an assembly to discuss the new rules.

学校は新しい規則について話し合うために集会を開きました。

A2 noun /əˈsɪstənt/

assistant

アシスタント

Meaning

a person who helps or supports another, often in a job

Example

She works as an assistant in a law firm.

彼女は法律事務所でアシスタントとして働いています。

B2 noun /ˈænsestri/

ancestry

家系

Meaning

one’s family origins or lineage

Example

He is proud of his royal ancestry.

彼は自分の王室の家系を誇りに思っています。

C2 verb /əbˈskɒnd/

abscond

密かに逃げる

Meaning

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

Example

The thief tried to abscond with the stolen jewelry.

泥棒は盗まれた宝石を持って逃げようとした。

C1 adjective ˌæv.ɒ̃ˈɡɑːd

avant-garde

前衛的

Meaning

New and experimental; characterized by departure from or rejection of accepted standards.

Example

Avant-garde designs redefine the dining experience.

アヴァン・ガルドデザインはダイニング体験を再定義します。

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。

C1 noun ˌɔːɡ.menˈteɪ.ʃən

augmentation

増加または拡張

Meaning

Increasing quantity, power or performance.

Example

The company invested in the augmentation of its workforce.

その会社は労働力の増強に投資しました。

B2 noun ədˈvɑːns.mənt

advancement

進歩

Meaning

The process of promoting or moving forward; development or improvement in a particular area.

Example

Technological advancement shapes the future.

技術的進歩は未来を形作る。

A2 noun /ədˈvæn.tɪdʒ/

Advantage

利点; 利益

Meaning

a condition or circumstance that puts one in a favorable position; a benefit

Example

Having a college degree gives you an advantage in the job market.

大学の学位を持っていることは、就職市場で有利になります。

C2 verb /əˈɡræn.daɪz/

aggrandize

拡大する

Meaning

To increase the power, wealth, or importance of a person or entity.

Example

The politician tried to aggrandize himself through exaggerated claims.

政治家は誇張された主張を通じて自分を拡大しようとした。

C2 verb /ˈærəˌɡeɪt/

arrogate

不当な要求

Meaning

To claim or take something without justification.

Example

The dictator arrogated all powers to himself.

独裁者は不当な要求で全ての権力を自分のものにした。

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 /əˈlaʊəns/

Allowance

手当

Meaning

a sum of money paid regularly to a person; permission to do something

Example

Children receive a weekly allowance for helping with chores.

子供たちは家事の手伝いをすることで週刊手当を受け取ります。

C2 noun /ˈæk.rɪ.moʊ.ni/

acrimony

Meaning

Bitterness and anger, especially in speech or behavior.

Example

The divorce was filled with acrimony and disputes.

A2 adverb /əˈpɑːrt/

Apart

別々に; お互いに遠く; ピースに

Meaning

separately; away from each other; in pieces

Example

The two buildings are far apart from each other.

2つの建物はお互いに遠く離れています。

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 adjective /əˈkɜːrsɪd/

accursed

呪われた

Meaning

Doomed, detestable, or under a curse.

Example

The villagers avoided the accursed house on the hill.

村人たちは丘の上の呪われた家を避けていた。

A2 noun /ˈæl.fə.bɛt/

alphabet

アルファベット

Meaning

a set of letters or symbols in a fixed order used to represent the sounds of a language

Example

Children usually learn the alphabet before learning to read words.

子どもたちはたいてい単語を読む前にアルファベットを学びます。

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.

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.

B1 noun /ˈæŋkəl/

ankle

足首

Meaning

the joint connecting the foot with the leg

Example

He twisted his ankle while playing football.

彼はサッカーをしているときに足首を捻った。

B2 adjective /ˈædmərəbəl/

Admirable

賞賛に値する

Meaning

প্রশংসনীয়; চমৎকার;

Example

Her dedication to helping others is truly admirable.

彼女の他人を助ける献身は本当に賞賛に値します。

C2 adjective /ˌænθrəpəˈmɔːrfɪk/

anthropomorphic

擬人化

Meaning

attributing human characteristics to non-human things, like animals or objects

Example

The cartoon shows an anthropomorphic cat walking on two legs.

そのアニメでは、二本足で歩く擬人化された猫が登場します。

C1 adjective /ˌæntiˈsleɪvəri/

antislavery

奴隷制度反対

Meaning

Opposed to the practice or system of slavery.

Example

The antislavery movement gained momentum in the 19th century.

奴隷制度反対運動は19世紀に勢いを増した。

C1 adjective /ɔːlˈmaɪ.ti/

Almighty

全能

Meaning

having unlimited power; omnipotent

Example

The almighty storm destroyed everything in its path.

その全能な嵐はその進路上のすべてを破壊しました。

C1 verb /əˈfɪliˌeɪt/

affiliate

提携する

Meaning

to officially attach or connect (a group or organization) to a larger body

Example

The school is affiliated with the local university.

その学校は地元の大学と提携しています。

A1 preposition, conjunction, adverb /ˈæftər/

after

後

Meaning

in the time following an event or another action

Example

We went for ice cream after the movie.

映画の後にアイスクリームを食べに行った。

C1 noun /ˈæk.jʊ.mən/

acumen

鋭さ

Meaning

The ability to make good judgments and quick decisions; keenness and depth of perception.

Example

His business acumen helped the company grow rapidly.

彼のビジネス鋭さは会社の急成長を助けた。

A2 preposition /əˈɡɛnst/ or /əˈɡeɪnst/

against

Meaning

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

Example

They voted against the proposal.

C1 noun /əˈtoʊnmənt/

atonement

贖罪

Meaning

the act of making amends for a wrong, sin, or injury

Example

The festival was celebrated as a day of atonement.

その祭りは贖罪の日として祝われました。

C1 adjective /əˈɡrɛəriən/

agrarian

農業的

Meaning

Related to farming, agriculture, or rural land.

Example

The country’s economy is still largely agrarian.

その国の経済はまだ主に農業的です。

B2 adverb /əˈdɪʃənəli/

additionally

さらに

Meaning

in addition to what has been said or done

Example

Additionally, we offer discounts for early bookings.

さらに、私たちは早期予約に対する割引を提供しています。

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。

C2 noun /ˈæsənəns/

assonance

アソナンス

Meaning

the repetition of vowel sounds in nearby words in poetry or prose

Example

The poet used assonance to create a musical effect in his verse.

詩人は自分の詩の中で音楽的効果を生み出すためにアソナンスを使用しました。

A2 adjective /əˈwɛər/

aware

気づいている

Meaning

having knowledge or perception of a situation or fact

Example

She is aware of the risks involved.

彼女はそのリスクに気づいている。

C1 noun /ˈæb.stɪ.nəns/

abstinence

禁欲、節制

Meaning

the practice of restraining oneself from indulging in something, typically alcohol or sex

Example

His doctor advised abstinence from alcohol for better health.

彼の医者は健康のためにアルコールを控えるように助言しました。

C1 noun /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。

B1 adjective /æθˈlɛtɪk/

athletic

アスレチックな、力強い

Meaning

physically strong, fit, and active; related to athletes or sports

Example

She has an athletic body because she exercises regularly.

彼女は定期的に運動しているので、アスレチックな体を持っています。

B1 noun əˈdɒp.ʃən

adoption

採用

Meaning

The process of accepting, embracing, or taking up something new, such as a practice, technology, or idea.

Example

The adoption of electric vehicles is increasing worldwide.

世界中で電気自動車の採用が増えています。

C1 verb /eɪl/

ail

病む

Meaning

to be ill or suffer from a physical or mental problem; to trouble or afflict

Example

She has been ailing since last winter.

彼女は去年の冬から病んでいます。

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。

C1 verb /əˈmæs/

amass

積み上げる

Meaning

to gather together or accumulate over a period of time

Example

He managed to amass a fortune through wise investments.

彼は賢い投資を通じて財産を積み上げることができました。

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。

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 /əˈkʌmpənɪst/

accompanist

伴奏者

Meaning

A person who plays a musical instrument to support a singer or another musician.

Example

The pianist served as the accompanist for the singer during the concert.

コンサート中にピアニストは歌手の伴奏者として活躍しました。

B1 adjective /ɑːrmd/

armed

武装した

Meaning

equipped with or carrying weapons

Example

The bank was robbed by armed men.

銀行は武装した男たちに襲われた。

C2 noun /ˈæntiruːm/

anteroom

控えの間

Meaning

A small room leading to a main one, often used as a waiting area.

Example

The guests waited in the anteroom before being called inside.

客たちは中に呼ばれる前に控えの間で待っていた。

C2 noun /ˈænsɛstrɪs/

ancestress

女性の祖先

Meaning

a female ancestor; a woman from whom one is descended

Example

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

彼女は自分の女性の祖先がベンガルの小さな村出身だと知った。

B1 noun /əˈmjuːzmənt/

Amusement

娯楽; 楽しさ; エンターテイメント

Meaning

the state or experience of finding something funny; entertainment or recreational activities

Example

The children's laughter showed their amusement at the clown's performance.

子供たちの笑いは、クラウンのパフォーマンスに対する楽しさを示しました。

A2 adverb /ˈæktʃuəli/

actually

実際に

Meaning

used to emphasize that something is true, especially when surprising

Example

She actually completed the project ahead of schedule.

彼女は実際に予定より早くプロジェクトを完了させた。

B2 adjective /ˈæfluənt/

affluent

裕福

Meaning

having a great deal of money; wealthy

Example

She grew up in an affluent neighborhood.

彼女は裕福な地域で育ちました。

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。

C1 adjective, noun /ɔːɡˈzɪliəri/

auxiliary

補助的

Meaning

(adjective) providing supplementary or additional help and support; (noun) a person or thing that provides auxiliary support

Example

The hospital has an auxiliary power generator in case of emergencies.

病院には緊急時用の補助電力発電機があります。

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。

B1 verb /əˈsoʊsiˌeɪt/

associate

automaton

自動機械

Meaning

A machine that works automatically; also refers to a person who behaves like a machine, without thinking.

Example

He worked like an automaton, without showing any emotion.

彼は感情を見せずにオートマトンのように働いていました。

C1 adjective /ˈæm.ɪ.kə.bəl/

amicable

友好的

Meaning

Having a spirit of friendliness; without serious disagreement or rancor.

Example

They reached an amicable agreement.

彼らは友好的な合意に達しました。

B1 adjective /əˈdɪʃənəl/

additional

追加の

Meaning

added, extra, or supplementary to what already exists

Example

The teacher gave the students additional homework.

先生は生徒に追加の宿題を出しました。