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C2 noun /ˈæpəˌsteɪt/

apostate

背教者
Meaning
A person who renounces a religious or political belief or principle.
Example
He was labeled an apostate after abandoning the faith of his community.
彼は自分のコミュニティの信仰を捨てた後、背教者と呼ばれた。
C2 verb /ˈbækbaɪt/

backbite

陰口を言う
Meaning
to speak negatively about someone who is not present; to slander behind someone’s back
Example
It is wrong to backbite your colleagues behind their backs.
同僚の陰口を言うのはよくない。
C1 adjective, noun /ˈɪnvəlɪd/ (adjective), /ɪnˈvælɪd/ (noun)

invalid

無効
Meaning
Not valid; having no force or effect. Also refers to a person too weak or ill to care for themselves.
Example
The court declared the contract invalid.
裁判所は契約を無効と宣言した。
B2 verb /ˈvaɪbreɪt/

vibrate

振動する
Meaning
To move or cause to move continuously and rapidly back and forth.
Example
The phone began to vibrate on the table.
電話がテーブルの上で振動し始めました。
A2 adjective /əˈveɪləbl/

available

利用可能
Meaning
Able to be used, obtained, or accessed.
Example
The product is now available in all stores.
その製品はすべての店舗で利用可能です。
A1 noun /sɛpˈtɛmbər/

september

9月
Meaning
The ninth month of the year in the Gregorian calendar
Example
My birthday is in September, and I always celebrate it with friends.
私の誕生日は9月で、いつも友達と一緒に祝います。
B2 noun ˈɛmpəθi

empathy

共感
Meaning
The ability to understand and share the feelings of another person.
Example
Empathy helps students connect with society.
共感は学生が社会とつながるのを助けます。
B1 adjective /ˈfɒɡi/

foggy

霧の
Meaning
Full of or covered with fog; unclear or hazy.
Example
The mountain road was dangerous on the foggy morning.
山道は霧の朝に危険でした。
B2 verb /dɪˈmɒlɪʃ/

demolish

取り壊す
Meaning
to destroy completely, especially a building or structure
Example
The city decided to demolish the old stadium to build a new one.
その都市は新しいものを作るために古いスタジアムを取り壊すことに決めました。
B1 noun /ˈhel.mət/

Helmet

ヘルメット
Meaning
a hard or padded protective hat worn by motorcyclists, construction workers, or soldiers
Example
The cyclist always wore a bright yellow helmet for safety and visibility while riding.
サイクリストは常に安全性と視認性のために明るい黄色いヘルメットを着用していました。
B2 noun /wæks/

Wax

ワックス
Meaning
a solid substance that melts when heated, used for making candles and polishing
Example
She used candle wax to seal the old letter.
彼女は古い手紙を封印するためにキャンドルのワックスを使いました。
A2 noun /tʃɜːrtʃ/

church

教会
Meaning
a building used for public Christian worship
Example
The old church in the village was built in the 18th century.
村の古い教会は18世紀に建てられました。
C1 noun /ˌmiːdɪˈeɪʃən/

mediation

仲裁
Meaning
Intervention between parties to promote reconciliation, settlement, or compromise.
Example
The mediation helped resolve the conflict between the two teams.
その仲裁は二つのチーム間の対立を解決するのに役立ちました。
C2 noun /ˈkɒn.tjʊ.mə.li/

contumely

侮辱, 軽蔑
Meaning
insulting or humiliating treatment
Example
He endured the contumely of his colleagues with patience.
彼は同僚の軽蔑を忍耐強く耐えました。
C1 noun /ˈtɛstəmənt/

testament

遺言 / 証拠
Meaning
a person's will; or strong evidence of something
Example
His success is a testament to his hard work and dedication.
彼の成功は彼の努力と献身の証です。
C1 noun /ˈpiːɒn/

peon

ピオン
Meaning
a low-ranking worker, often performing menial tasks
Example
The office peon delivered the files to each department.
オフィスのピオンは各部署にファイルを届けました。
B1 noun /ˈlɛktʃərər/

lecturer

講師
Meaning
a person who gives lectures, especially at a college or university
Example
The lecturer explained the theory with clear examples.
講師は分かりやすい例で理論を説明した。
C2 noun /ˈmɪs.kri.ənt/

Miscreant

悪党; 犯罪者
Meaning
A person who behaves badly or illegally; a villain or criminal
Example
The miscreant was caught stealing from the store.
その悪党は店で物を盗んでいるところを捕まえられました。
B1 verb /ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪnt/

disappoint

失望させる
Meaning
to fail to fulfill the hopes or expectations of someone; to make someone feel sad or displeased
Example
I hope I won't disappoint you with my performance.
私はパフォーマンスであなたを失望させたくない。
A2 adjective /ɒd/

Odd

奇妙な; 異常な; 正常または予想されるものとは異なる
Meaning
strange; unusual; different from what is normal or expected
Example
That's an odd way to solve the problem.
それは問題を解決する奇妙な方法です。
B2 noun /ˈskriːnɪŋ/

screening

スクリーニングまたは上映
Meaning
the act of examining or testing people to detect disease or evaluate suitability; a showing of a movie or program
Example
The hospital offered free health screening for all employees.
病院はすべての従業員に無料の健康スクリーニングを提供しました。
C1 adverb /suːˈpɜːb.li/

Superbly

素晴らしく
Meaning
in an excellent or outstanding manner
Example
She performed superbly in the dance competition.
彼女はダンスコンテストで素晴らしくパフォーマンスをしました。
B2 noun; verb /ˈkætəlɒɡ/

catalogue

目録
Meaning
a complete list of items, typically one in alphabetical or systematic order; to make a systematic list of items
Example
The library decided to catalogue all new books digitally.
図書館はすべての新しい本をデジタルで目録化することにした。
C2 noun /ˈkeɪ.nə.naɪt/

canaanite

カナン人
Meaning
a member of a people who lived in the ancient land of Canaan in the Middle East
Example
The Canaanites were known for their advanced trade networks.
カナアン人は先進的な貿易ネットワークで知られていました。
B2 verb ɪnˈfɔːrsɪŋ

enforcing

施行する
Meaning
To compel observance of or compliance with a law, rule, or obligation.
Example
Enforcing strict laws is necessary to prevent violations.
厳格な法律を施行することは、違反を防ぐために必要です。
C2 adjective /ˈtjuːmɪd/

tumid

膨らんだ、膨張した、または pompous なスタイル
Meaning
Swollen, enlarged, or pompous in style.
Example
His tumid prose was difficult to read.
彼の膨らんだ散文は読むのが難しかった。
B2 noun /ˈkɒn.trɪ.bjʊ.tər/

contributor

貢献者
Meaning
a person who gives something to help achieve a result
Example
He was a regular contributor to the local newspaper.
彼は地元の新聞の定期的な貢献者でした。
B2 verb /ˈræl.i/

rally

Meaning
to come together for a common purpose or to recover strength or spirit
Example
The team rallied after halftime and won the match.
B1 noun, verb /eɪd/

aid

援助
Meaning
help or support, typically of a practical nature
Example
The volunteers provided aid to the flood victims.
ボランティアは洪水の被害者に援助を提供しました。
B1 noun /ˈnaɪt.meər/

Nightmare

悪夢
Meaning
a frightening or unpleasant dream; a very unpleasant experience
Example
The exam was a complete nightmare for unprepared students.
試験は準備不足の学生にとって完全な悪夢でした。
C1 adjective /rɪˈdʌn.dənt/

redundant

冗長な
Meaning
Not or no longer needed or useful; superfluous.
Example
The report contained redundant information.
その報告書には冗長な情報が含まれていました。
B2 noun /kəˈkeɪn/

cocaine

コカイン (麻薬)
Meaning
a powerful and addictive illegal drug made from coca leaves
Example
He was arrested for possessing cocaine.
彼はコカイン所持で逮捕されました。
C1 noun /ɪnˈækjʊrəsi/

inaccuracy

不正確さ
Meaning
lack of accuracy or precision; an incorrect or wrong detail
Example
The report contained several factual inaccuracies.
その報告書にはいくつかの不正確さがあった。
C1 noun /ˈkʌl.ən.dər/

Colander

ザル
Meaning
a bowl-shaped kitchen utensil with holes in it used for draining food such as pasta or rice
Example
She drained the pasta using a colander.
彼女はパスタをザルで水切りした。
C1 noun /ˈæbsɛs/

abscess

膿瘍
Meaning
A swollen area within body tissue containing pus, usually caused by infection.
Example
The dentist treated the abscess in his tooth.
歯医者は彼の歯の膿瘍を治療しました。
C1 verb /ˈhɪpnətaɪz/

hypnotize

催眠術をかける
Meaning
to put someone into a state of hypnosis; to influence someone's mind deeply
Example
The magician tried to hypnotize the audience.
マジシャンは観客をヒプノタイズしようとした。
C1 noun /ɪnˈtɛstɪn/

intestine

腸
Meaning
The part of the digestive system where food is digested and absorbed, extending from the stomach to the anus.
Example
The doctor explained how nutrients are absorbed in the small intestine.
医者は、小腸で栄養素がどのように吸収されるかを説明しました。
C1 adjective /ˌʌndərˈhændɪd/

underhanded

不正
Meaning
acting or done in a dishonest or secret way
Example
They exposed the company's underhanded dealings with its suppliers.
彼らは会社とその供給者との不正取引を暴露しました。
A2 noun /kəˈnɛkʃən/

connection

接続
Meaning
a relationship in which a person, thing, or idea is linked or associated with something else
Example
There is a strong connection between exercise and health.
運動と健康の間に強い接続があります。
B2 noun /ˌledʒɪsˈleɪʃən/

legislation

立法
Meaning
laws considered collectively, or the act of making laws
Example
The government passed new legislation to protect the environment.
政府は環境保護のために新しい立法を制定しました。
C2 verb /bɪˈleɪt/

belate

遅れる
Meaning
to delay or make late
Example
Heavy traffic belated our arrival at the party.
渋滞が私たちのパーティーへの到着を遅らせました。
A2 noun /hɛlθ/

health

健康
Meaning
The state of being free from illness or injury.
Example
Exercise is important for good health.
運動は良い健康のために重要です。
B1 adjective /ˌoʊvərˈweɪt/

overweight

過体重
Meaning
heavier than is considered healthy or normal
Example
The doctor advised him to lose weight as he was overweight.
医者は体重を減らすようにアドバイスしました、なぜなら彼は過体重だったからです。
C1 adjective ˈɒk.sɪ.də.tɪv

oxidative

酸化に関連する
Meaning
Related to or caused by oxidation, especially cellular damage from free radicals.
Example
Excess stress can lead to oxidative damage in cells.
過度のストレスは細胞に酸化的な損傷を引き起こす可能性があります。
C1 verb /ɪmˈpiːtʃ/

impeach

Meaning
To charge a public official with misconduct while in office.
Example
The parliament voted to impeach the president.
B1 noun, verb /ˈkɒndʌkt/ (noun), /kənˈdʌkt/ (verb)

conduct

Meaning
to organize or carry out; or a person's behavior
Example
The teacher conducted the exam fairly.
C2 verb /ˈflʌməks/

flummox

困惑させる
Meaning
To confuse or bewilder someone completely.
Example
The complicated puzzle flummoxed the students.
その複雑なパズルは学生を困惑させた。
C2 noun /ˈmɔːreɪz/

mores

風習
Meaning
the essential or characteristic customs and conventions of a community
Example
Social mores often dictate how people behave in public.
社会的な風習は、しばしば人々が公共の場でどのように振る舞うかを決定します。
B2 adjective /vɪkˈtɔː.ri.əs/

Victorious

勝利した
Meaning
having won a victory; successful in a struggle or contest
Example
The victorious team celebrated their championship win with great joy.
勝利したチームは、チャンピオンシップの勝利を大きな喜びで祝いました。
C1 adjective /maɪˈɑːpɪk/

myopic

近視的な、視野が狭い
Meaning
lacking foresight or long-term perspective; also refers to nearsightedness
Example
The company’s myopic strategy led to long-term losses.
その会社の近視的な戦略は、長期的な損失を招いた。
A2 noun /ˈtiːtʃɪŋ/

teaching

教育
Meaning
the profession or practice of teaching
Example
Teaching is a noble profession.
教育は崇高な職業です。
C1 noun /poʊˈlær.ɪ.ti/

polarity

極性
Meaning
the state of having two opposite or contradictory tendencies, opinions, or aspects
Example
The polarity between the two political parties is growing stronger.
二つの政治党派の間の極性は強くなりつつあります。
B1 noun ˈpɒl.ə.si

policy

方針
Meaning
A course or principle of action adopted or proposed by a government, party, business, or individual; a contract of insurance.
Example
Effective policies drive national development.
効果的な方針は国の発展を促進します。
C1 adjective /prɪˈkoʊʃəs/

precocious

早熟
Meaning
Showing advanced development or maturity at an unusually early age.
Example
The precocious child was reading novels at the age of five.
その早熟な子供は5歳で小説を読んでいました。
B1 verb /træk/

track

追跡する
Meaning
To follow or trace the course or progress of something.
Example
Someone can easily track your location on social media.
誰かがソーシャルメディアで簡単にあなたの位置を追跡できます。
B2 noun /ɪnˈventər/

inventor

発明家
Meaning
a person who creates or designs something new, especially a device, method, or process
Example
The inventor patented her new medical device.
その発明家は新しい医療機器の特許を取得した。
B1 noun aɪˈdɛntɪti

identity

アイデンティティ
Meaning
The fact of being who or what a person or thing is; the characteristics determining who or what a person or thing is.
Example
The day reinforces our national identity.
その日は私たちの国民的アイデンティティを強化します。
B2 adjective /əˈdʒeɪsənt/

Adjacent

隣接する
Meaning
পার্শ্ববর্তী; সংলগ্ন; নিকটবর্তী;
Example
The hotel is adjacent to the shopping mall.
ホテルはショッピングモールの隣にあります。
B1 adjective /ˌstreɪtˈfɔːwəd/

straightforward

簡単
Meaning
easy to understand or do; simple
Example
Her explanation was straightforward and clear.
彼女の説明は簡単で明確でした。
C2 noun /əˈmæl.ɡəm/

amalgam

混合物
Meaning
a mixture or blend of different things
Example
The new policy is an amalgam of several previous laws.
新しい政策は、いくつかの以前の法律の混合物です。
A2 noun /ˈɪntəvjuː/

interview

面接
Meaning
A meeting of people face to face, especially for consultation.
Example
The interview was conducted in a calm and professional manner.
面接は落ち着いたプロフェッショナルな方法で行われました。
B1 adjective /slaɪt/

Slight

わずか; 軽い; 細い; 微妙な
Meaning
small in degree; not severe or intense; slim; thin
Example
There was a slight delay in the train schedule.
電車の時刻表にはわずかな遅れがありました。
A2 noun /ˈer.ər/

Error

エラー; 間違い
Meaning
a mistake; something done incorrectly or wrong
Example
The error in the calculation led to incorrect results.
計算のエラーにより、不正確な結果が出ました。
C1 verb /ʃʌn/

Shun

避ける
Meaning
to deliberately avoid or stay away from someone or something
Example
He shuns public attention and prefers privacy.
彼は公の注目を避け、プライバシーを好む。
B2 noun, verb /ˈpɛdəl/

pedal

足で操作するレバー
Meaning
A foot-operated lever for powering or controlling a mechanism, especially on a bicycle.
Example
He pressed down hard on the bicycle pedal.
彼は自転車のペダルを力いっぱい踏んだ。
C1 noun/verb /kwɪp/

quip

巧妙なコメント
Meaning
A witty remark; to make a witty or clever comment.
Example
She quipped about the weather during the meeting.
会議中に天気について冗談を言いました。
B1 noun /piːtʃ/

Peach

ピーチ
Meaning
a soft round fruit with fuzzy skin, sweet flesh, and a large pit in the center
Example
The peach was perfectly ripe and juicy when I bit into it.
そのピーチは完璧に熟し、ジューシーで、かじるととても美味しかった。
C2 noun /ˈbɑːrbərɪzəm/

Barbarism

野蛮
Meaning
extreme cruelty or brutality; absence of culture and civilization
Example
The barbarism of the war crimes shocked the entire international community.
戦争犯罪の野蛮さは国際社会全体を衝撃に陥れた。
C2 noun /dʒuːt/

jute

黄麻
Meaning
a long, soft, shiny plant fiber used to make rope, bags, sacks, and coarse cloth
Example
Jute is widely used to make eco-friendly bags and ropes.
黄麻は環境にやさしい素材です。
C1 adjective /ɪnˈflæməbəl/

Inflammable

可燃; 発火性
Meaning
easily set on fire; flammable; combustible
Example
The inflammable material caught fire quickly.
その可燃性材料はすぐに火をつけました。
B2 verb /waɪn/

whine

不平を言う
Meaning
to complain in an annoying way; to make a high-pitched sound
Example
The child whined about having to go to bed early.
子供は早く寝なければならないことについて不平を言った。
B2 noun /ˈɪnvənˌtɔːri/

inventory

インベントリ
Meaning
A complete list of items, such as goods in stock or property.
Example
The shopkeeper checked the inventory before opening the store.
店主は店を開店する前にインベントリを確認しました。
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 /ɪnˈdeɪndʒər/

endanger

危険にさらす
Meaning
To put someone or something at risk or in danger.
Example
Cutting down forests can endanger many species of animals.
森林伐採は多くの動物の種を危険にさらす可能性があります。
B2 verb /səbˈskraɪb/

subscribe

購読する
Meaning
to pay to receive a service regularly; to agree with or support something
Example
I subscribe to several online magazines.
私はいくつかのオンライン雑誌を購読しています。
C1 noun /ˈsɪ.nɪk/

Cynic

皮肉屋; 疑い深い人
Meaning
a person who believes that people are motivated purely by self-interest; someone who is skeptical about human nature
Example
The old cynic believed that politicians only cared about getting votes.
その古い皮肉屋は政治家がただ票を得ることにしか関心がないと信じていた。
C1 verb /əˈtɛst/

attest

証明する
Meaning
To provide or serve as clear evidence of; to confirm or certify the truth of something.
Example
The witness attested to the accuracy of the report.
証人は報告書の正確さを証明しました。
B2 verb /əbˈteɪn/

obtain

取得する
Meaning
to get or acquire something
Example
You need to obtain a visa before traveling abroad.
あなたは海外に行く前にビザを取得する必要があります。
A2 noun /kraʊd/

crowd

群衆
Meaning
a large number of people gathered together
Example
A huge crowd gathered to watch the concert.
コンサートを見るために大きな群衆が集まりました。
B2 noun /ˈpen neɪm/

Pen-name

ペンネーム
Meaning
a fictitious name used by an author instead of their real name; a pseudonym
Example
Mark Twain was the pen-name of Samuel Clemens.
マーク・トウェインはサミュエル・クレメンズのペンネームでした。
C2 noun /ˈproʊbɪti/

probity

誠実
Meaning
The quality of having strong moral principles; honesty and decency.
Example
The judge was admired for his integrity and probity.
その裁判官は、誠実さと正直さで賞賛されました。
C2 adjective /bɪˈfʌdld/

befuddled

困惑した
Meaning
confused, unable to think clearly
Example
He looked befuddled after hearing the complex instructions.
彼は複雑な指示を聞いた後、困惑したように見えました。
C1 adjective /ˌaʊt ən ˈaʊt/

out-and-out

完全な
Meaning
complete; absolute; used to emphasize something extreme
Example
The speech was an out-and-out lie.
そのスピーチは完全な嘘だった。
C2 adjective /ˈroʊziət/

roseate

バラ色の、楽観的な
Meaning
Having a pink color; optimistic or idealistic.
Example
She looked at the future with roseate optimism.
彼女はローズ色の楽観主義で未来を見ました。
C2 verb /ˈpjuːtrɪfaɪ/

putrefy

腐敗する
Meaning
to decay or rot, producing a foul smell
Example
The meat began to putrefy in the heat.
肉は熱で腐り始めました。
C1 noun ˌɛkstərˈnælɪtiz

externalities

外部性
Meaning
A side effect or consequence of an industrial or commercial activity.
Example
Pollution is a negative externality of industrialization.
汚染は産業化の負の外部性です。
C2 verb /skʌlk/

skulk

Meaning
to move or hide secretly, often because you are planning something bad or are feeling guilty
Example
He tried to skulk in the shadows to avoid being seen.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈflɛksəbl/

inflexible

柔軟性がない
Meaning
Not able to bend or change; unwilling to change ideas or behavior.
Example
His inflexible attitude made negotiations difficult.
彼の柔軟性がない態度は交渉を難しくしました。
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 /ˈmiː.di.əl/

medial

内側
Meaning
Situated in or pertaining to the middle; located toward the midline of the body or structure.
Example
The medial side of the knee is more prone to injury.
膝の内側は怪我をしやすい。
B2 verb /ˈrʌm.bəl/

rumble

幸せ
Meaning
to make a continuous deep, resonant sound
Example
Thunder rumbled in the distance.
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。
C2 noun /ˈpɔːpərɪzəm/

pauperism

貧困
Meaning
The state of being extremely poor.
Example
The country struggled with rising pauperism in the 19th century.
その国は19世紀に増大する貧困と戦っていました。
C1 verb /dɪsˈɑːrm/

disarm

武装解除する
Meaning
to take weapons away from someone; to make someone feel less hostile
Example
The soldiers were ordered to disarm the rebels.
兵士たちは反乱者の武装を解除するよう命じられた。
B2 verb, noun /ˈtæk.əl/

tackle

Meaning
to try to deal with or solve a difficult problem; to physically stop someone in sports by knocking them down
Example
The coach taught the players how to tackle properly.
B2 adjective ɪkˈsɛsɪv

excessive

過度の
Meaning
More than is necessary, normal, or desirable; immoderate.
Example
Excessive population growth leads to resource depletion.
過度の人口増加は資源の枯渇を引き起こします。
C1 noun /ˈɔːrkɪd/

Orchid

オーキッド
Meaning
a diverse family of flowering plants known for their exotic and often fragrant flowers
Example
The white orchid on the windowsill bloomed for months.
窓辺の白いオーキッドは何ヶ月も咲き続けました。
C1 verb /ˈheɪsən/

hasten

急ぐ
Meaning
To move or act quickly; to cause something to happen sooner.
Example
He hastened to finish his work before the deadline.
彼は締め切り前に仕事を終わらせるために急いだ。
B1 noun /ˈlɔː.jər/

Lawyer

弁護士
Meaning
a person who practices or studies law; an attorney or a counselor
Example
She hired a lawyer to handle her case.
彼女は自分の案件を処理するために弁護士を雇った。
C1 noun /kɒzˈmɒlədʒi/

cosmology

コスモロジー
Meaning
the science of the origin and development of the universe
Example
She studied cosmology to understand the origins of the universe.
彼女は宇宙の起源を理解するためにコスモロジーを学んだ。
B1 noun /ˈkɜːr.ənt/

Current

流れ
Meaning
a body of water or air moving in a definite direction; present time
Example
The river current was too strong for swimming.
川の流れは泳ぐには強すぎました。
C2 noun /ˌθiːəˈloʊdʒən/

theologian

神学者
Meaning
A person who studies or is an expert in theology.
Example
Theologians often debate complex questions of faith and morality.
神学者は信仰と道徳について複雑な問題を議論することがよくあります。
A1 noun /bɔɪ/

boy

男の子
Meaning
a male child or young male person
Example
The boy ran across the playground.
その男の子は遊び場を走り回った。
C1 adjective /ˈdʒeɪ.dɪd/

jaded

疲れた, 無関心
Meaning
Tired, bored, or lacking enthusiasm, typically after having had too much of something.
Example
After years of traveling, she felt jaded by the constant movement.
何年もの旅行の後、彼女は絶え間ない移動に疲れを感じた。
B2 noun /heɪst/

Haste

急ぎ; 焦り
Meaning
swiftness of motion; urgent need of quick action; excessive speed or urgency
Example
In his haste to catch the train, he forgot to take his wallet from the table.
列車に乗るための急いで、テーブルから財布を取るのを忘れました。
B2 noun /hʌm/

Hum

ぶんぶん音
Meaning
a low continuous sound; to make a low continuous droning sound
Example
The constant hum of the air conditioner helped her fall asleep peacefully.
エアコンの絶え間ないぶんぶん音が彼女が安らかに眠るのを助けました。
C2 noun /ˈɒlɪv bɑːb/

Olive barb

オリーブバーブ
Meaning
A small freshwater fish with olive-colored body and barbels
Example
The olive barb is commonly found in South Asian rivers.
オリーブバーブは南アジアの川によく見られます。
C2 noun /ˈpɔːrtɛnt/

portent

前兆
Meaning
A sign or warning that something, especially something momentous or calamitous, is likely to happen.
Example
The sudden drop in stock prices was seen as a portent of economic trouble.
株価の急落は、経済的な問題の前兆として見なされました。
C1 noun ˌsæn.ɪ.taɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

sanitization

衛生管理
Meaning
The process of cleaning and disinfecting to eliminate germs and bacteria.
Example
Regular sanitization keeps appliances germ-free.
定期的な衛生管理により、機器が無菌状態に保たれます。
C1 adjective /ˈmaɪzərli/

miserly

けちな
Meaning
Unwilling to spend money; stingy.
Example
She lived a miserly life, refusing to buy anything new.
彼女はけちな生活を送り、新しいものを買うことを拒んでいた。
B1 noun ˈbæriə(r)

barrier

障壁
Meaning
A fence or other obstacle that prevents movement or access.
Example
The barrier prevented entry.
その障壁は入場を防ぎました。
B1 noun /ˈhɪr.ɪŋ/

Hearing

聴力; ヒアリング
Meaning
the faculty of perceiving sounds; a session in which testimony and arguments are heard
Example
The elderly man's hearing had deteriorated, so he needed to wear a hearing aid.
高齢者の聴力は低下していたので、補聴器を使う必要があった。
C2 adjective /rɪˈfʌldʒənt/

refulgent

輝く
Meaning
Shining brightly; radiant.
Example
The refulgent sun lit up the entire valley.
輝く太陽が谷全体を照らした。
C1 noun /ˈtɛnɪt/

tenet

原則
Meaning
a principle, belief, or doctrine held to be true
Example
Honesty is a central tenet of their philosophy.
誠実は彼らの哲学の中心的な原則です。
B2 noun /ˈpen.ʃən/

Pension

年金
Meaning
a regular payment made to someone who is no longer working because of age or disability
Example
After retirement, he receives a monthly pension from the company.
退職後、彼は会社から毎月年金を受け取ります。
B2 adjective /ˈkɒn.trər.i/

Contrary

反対の; 対立する;
Meaning
opposite in nature, direction, or meaning; completely different
Example
Contrary to popular belief, cats can be very social animals.
一般的な信念とは反対に、猫は非常に社交的な動物であることができます。
C2 noun /ˈskɔːrpiən fɪʃ/

Scorpion fish

オニカサゴ
Meaning
a type of fish with venomous spines that belongs to the family Scorpaenidae
Example
The scorpion fish has dangerous spines that can inject venom.
オニカサゴは毒を注入できる危険な棘を持っています。
A2 pronoun /hɪmˈself/

himself

自分自身
Meaning
Used to emphasize that a male person does something by his own effort.
Example
He fixed the car himself.
彼は自分自身で車を修理しました。
C2 noun /sɜːrˈsiːs/

surcease

停止
Meaning
a temporary or final ending or stopping of something
Example
The noise finally came to a surcease after midnight.
騒音は真夜中を過ぎて最終的に停止しました。
A1 adjective /ɪmˈpɔː.tənt/

important

重要
Meaning
Of great significance or value; likely to have a profound effect on success, survival, or well-being.
Example
Important steps must be taken to address pollution.
汚染に対処するためには重要なステップを踏む必要があります。
C2 noun /bleɪn/

Blain

水疱
Meaning
an inflammatory swelling or sore on the skin; a blister or pustule
Example
The doctor examined the blain on his arm.
医者は彼の腕の水疱を検査しました。
C2 noun /ˈdɪfθɒŋ/

diphthong

二重母音
Meaning
A complex vowel sound that begins with one vowel and glides into another within the same syllable.
Example
The word 'coin' contains a diphthong.
'コイン'という単語には二重母音が含まれています。