B2 verb əˈpɔɪn.tɪd

appointed

任命された

Meaning

Assign a job or role to someone; designate someone to a position.

Example

Appointed officials carry significant responsibilities.

任命された職員は重要な責任を負います。

A1 preposition, adverb /əˈbaʊt/

about

について

Meaning

concerning; on the subject of; approximately

Example

We talked about the new project yesterday.

昨日、私たちは新しいプロジェクトについて話しました。

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。

A1 determiner, pronoun, adverb /ɔːl/

all

すべて

Meaning

the whole quantity or extent of something; every one of something

Example

She spent all her money on books.

彼女はすべてのお金を本に使いました。

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。

B2 adverb /əˈlɔːŋ.saɪd/

Alongside

隣で; 一緒に;

Meaning

beside; next to; together with

Example

She walked alongside her friend through the park.

彼女は公園で友達と一緒に歩いた。

C1 noun /ədˈhɪə.rəns/

adherence

遵守

Meaning

The practice of following or keeping to a rule, standard, or belief.

Example

Adherence to rules is crucial in any organization.

規則を遵守することは、どの組織においても重要です。

C1 noun /ˈækəleɪd/

accolade

栄誉

Meaning

An award, honor, or expression of praise.

Example

She received an accolade for her outstanding performance.

彼女は卓越したパフォーマンスで栄誉を受けました。

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 /æmˈbɪvələnt/

ambivalent

相反する

Meaning

Having mixed or contradictory feelings about something or someone.

Example

She was ambivalent about accepting the new job offer.

彼女は新しい仕事のオファーを受け入れることに対してアンビヴァレントだった。

B2 noun /ədˈvɛntʃərər/

adventurer

冒険家

Meaning

a person who seeks exciting, risky, or unusual experiences; someone who explores new or unknown places

Example

The adventurer traveled deep into the jungle in search of ancient ruins.

その冒険家は古代遺跡を探してジャングルの奥深くへ旅した。

C1 noun /ænˈtɪθəsɪs/

antithesis

アンチテーゼ

Meaning

A person, thing, or idea that is the direct opposite of another; a rhetorical device contrasting opposing ideas in parallel structure.

Example

Love is the antithesis of hate.

愛は憎しみのアンチテーゼです。

B2 noun /ˈɔːkʃən/

Auction

オークション

Meaning

a public sale in which goods or property are sold to the highest bidder

Example

The antique furniture was sold at an auction last weekend.

アンティーク家具は先週末のオークションで売られました。

C2 verb /əˈbɑː.mə.neɪt/

abominate

嫌悪する

Meaning

to feel hatred or loathing for something

Example

She abominates cruelty to animals.

彼女は動物への残虐行為を憎んでいます。

B2 noun /ˈɑːrtɪˌfækt/

artifact

遺物

Meaning

an object made by humans, typically of historical or cultural interest

Example

The museum displayed ancient artifacts from Egypt.

博物館はエジプトの古代のアーティファクトを展示しました。

B2 verb /əˈbaɪd/

abide

従う

Meaning

to accept or act in accordance with; to endure; to dwell

Example

I will abide by the rules of the company.

私は会社のルールに従います。

C2 noun /ˈætəmaɪzər/

atomizer

アトマイザー

Meaning

A device that sprays liquid into a fine mist.

Example

She used an atomizer to apply the perfume evenly.

彼女は香水を均等に塗るためにアトマイザーを使いました。

C2 noun /ˌæk.rəˈfoʊ.bi.ə/

acrophobia

高所恐怖症

Meaning

An extreme or irrational fear of heights.

Example

Her acrophobia prevented her from climbing the tall building.

彼女のアクロフォビアは、高い建物に登ることを妨げました。

B1 adjective /əˈlɜːrt/

alert

警戒

Meaning

quick to notice and respond to potential danger or issues; aware and attentive

Example

The alert dog barked at the stranger approaching the house.

警戒している犬は家に近づいてくる見知らぬ人に吠えました。

B2 verb /ˈæləkeɪt/

allocate

割り当てる

Meaning

to distribute or assign resources, duties, or responsibilities for a specific purpose

Example

The manager allocated funds for the new project.

マネージャーは新しいプロジェクトのために資金を割り当てました。

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。

C2 adjective /ænˈdrɒdʒɪnəs/

androgynous

アンドロジナス

Meaning

Having both male and female characteristics; not clearly masculine or feminine.

Example

The fashion show featured models with an androgynous look.

ファッションショーではアンドロジナスなルックのモデルが登場しました。

B1 noun /əˈnaʊnsmənt/

announcement

発表

Meaning

a public or formal statement giving information

Example

The principal made an important announcement about the new schedule.

校長は新しいスケジュールについて重要な発表をしました。

C2 noun /ænˈtɪpədiːz/

antipodes

Meaning

places on opposite sides of the Earth; also refers to things that are direct opposites

Example

Australia and Britain are often considered antipodes of each other.

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。

B2 noun /ˈeɪ.prɪ.kɒt/

Apricot

アプリコット

Meaning

a small orange-colored fruit with a soft skin and sweet flesh

Example

The apricot tree produces sweet fruit in summer.

アプリコットの木は夏に甘い果物を実らせる。

A1 verb /æd/

add

追加する

Meaning

to join something to something else; to include

Example

Please add sugar to my coffee.

コーヒーに砂糖を加えてください。

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。

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 /ˌævɒ̃ˈɡɑːrd/

avantgarde

アバンギャルド

Meaning

people or works that are innovative, experimental, and ahead of their time

Example

The avantgarde of the 20th century reshaped modern art.

20世紀のアバンギャルドは現代アートを再形成した。

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。

C1 adjective /əˌpɒk.əˈlɪp.tɪk/

apocalyptic

終末的

Meaning

Describing the end of the world, or something catastrophic and disastrous.

Example

The movie depicts an apocalyptic future after a nuclear war.

映画は核戦争後の終末的な未来を描いています。

B1 adjective /əkˈsɛptəbəl/

acceptable

受け入れ可能な

Meaning

able to be agreed upon; satisfactory or suitable

Example

Your proposal is acceptable to the committee.

あなたの提案は委員会に受け入れ可能です。

C2 verb /ˈæbnɪˌɡeɪt/

abnegate

放棄する

Meaning

to deny or renounce something, especially a right or desire

Example

She chose to abnegate her personal interests for the sake of the team.

彼女はチームのために自分の個人的な利益を放棄することを選びました。

C2 adjective /ˈæməˌtɔːri/

amatory

愛に関する

Meaning

Relating to or expressing sexual love.

Example

The poet’s verses were filled with amatory themes.

詩人の詩は愛に関するテーマで満たされていました。

C2 adjective /ˈæsɪnaɪn/

asinine

愚かな

Meaning

Extremely foolish or stupid.

Example

It was an asinine idea to drive into the storm without checking the weather.

天気を確認せずに嵐の中を車で走るのは愚かな考えだった。

A1 verb /əˈɡriː/

agree

同意する

Meaning

to have the same opinion; to consent; to be in harmony

Example

We all agree that the plan is excellent.

私たちは皆、その計画が素晴らしいことに同意しています。

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。

B1 verb /əˈtɛmpt/

attempt

Meaning

to make an effort to achieve or complete something difficult

Example

He attempted to climb the mountain despite the bad weather.

C2 noun /ˈæltruɪst/

altruist

利他的な人

Meaning

a person who has an unselfish concern for the welfare of others

Example

He is an altruist who always puts others' needs before his own.

彼は常に他人のニーズを自分のニーズよりも優先する利他的な人です。

C2 verb /əˈdʒʊər/

adjure

誓約させる

Meaning

to urge or command someone solemnly, often under oath or a strong sense of duty

Example

The witness was adjured to tell the truth in court.

証人は法廷で真実を話すように命じられた。

A1 conjunction /ænd/

and

と

Meaning

Used to connect words or sentences that are to be taken jointly.

Example

She bought apples and oranges.

彼女はリンゴとオレンジを買いました。

B1 noun /ˈær.əb/

arab

Meaning

a person belonging to the Semitic people of the Middle East and North Africa

Example

He is an Arab living in Dubai.

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 noun /əˈseɪlənt/

assailant

攻撃者

Meaning

a person who attacks another

Example

The police arrested the assailant at the scene.

警察は現場で攻撃者を逮捕しました。

B1 noun əˈnæl.ə.sɪs

analysis

分析

Meaning

Detailed examination and evaluation of data or information to understand its components and relationships.

Example

Data analysis is crucial for machine learning models.

データ分析は機械学習モデルにとって重要です。

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。

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。

A2 noun /ˈɔːdiəʊ/

audio

音声

Meaning

sound, especially when recorded or transmitted

Example

The audio quality of the podcast was excellent.

ポッドキャストの音声品質は素晴らしかった。

C2 noun /ˈæf.ə.rɪ.zəm/

aphorism

Meaning

a short, witty saying that expresses a general truth or principle

Example

He began his speech with an aphorism about life and success.

C2 noun /əˌnʌn.siˈeɪ.ʃən/

annunciation

発表、良い知らせ

Meaning

The announcement of something; in Christianity, the announcement by the angel Gabriel to Mary that she would conceive Jesus.

Example

The church celebrated the Feast of the Annunciation with a special service.

教会は特別なサービスでアナンシエーションの祝祭を祝いました。

B2 adjective ˌæn.əlˈɪt.ɪ.kəl

analytical

分析的, 研究的, 論理的

Meaning

Using or skilled in using analysis (i.e., separating a whole—intellectual or substantial—into its elemental parts or basic principles).

Example

She has an analytical approach to problem-solving.

彼女は問題解決に分析的アプローチを取っています。

C2 noun /ˈætəvɪzəm/

atavism

先祖返り

Meaning

The recurrence of traits or characteristics from a remote ancestor.

Example

The scientist noted atavism in the child’s physical features.

科学者は子供の身体的特徴に先祖返りを観察しました。

B1 adverb /ˌæbsəˈluːtli/

Absolutely

完全に; 完全に; 例外なく

Meaning

completely; totally; without exception

Example

I absolutely agree with your decision.

私はあなたの決定に完全に賛成です。

B1 verb /əˈpriːʃieɪt/

appreciate

感謝する

Meaning

to recognize the value or significance of; to be grateful for

Example

I really appreciate your help with this project.

このプロジェクトでのあなたの助けに本当に感謝しています。

C2 adjective /eɪˈsɛptɪk/

aseptic

無菌

Meaning

Free from contamination caused by harmful microorganisms; sterile.

Example

Surgeons must work in an aseptic environment to prevent infection.

外科医は感染を防ぐために無菌環境で作業しなければならない。

A1 interjection /ɑː/

ah

ああ

Meaning

used to express realization, surprise, or relief

Example

Ah, now I understand what you mean.

ああ、今あなたが言いたいことがわかりました。

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。

A2 noun /ˈæktrəs/

actress

女優

Meaning

a female performer in plays, movies, or television

Example

The actress looked stunning on the red carpet.

その女優は赤い絨毯の上で素晴らしく見えました。

C1 noun /ˌænθrəˈpɒlədʒɪst/

anthropologist

人類学者

Meaning

a person who studies human societies, cultures, and their development

Example

The anthropologist spent years studying the tribal community.

人類学者は部族コミュニティを研究するのに何年も費やしました。

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。

B2 noun ˈæsɪd reɪn

acid rain

酸性雨

Meaning

Rainfall made acidic by atmospheric pollution, especially from industrial emissions.

Example

Acid rain damages crops and buildings.

酸性雨は作物や建物にダメージを与えます。

C1 noun /əˈtaɪər/

attire

衣装

Meaning

Clothing, especially formal or elegant wear.

Example

She wore traditional attire at the wedding ceremony.

彼女は結婚式で伝統的な衣装を着ていた。

C2 noun əˈdʒuː.dɪ.kə.tɪv ˈbɒd.i

adjudicative body

裁定機関

Meaning

An official organization that has the authority to judge disputes and make decisions.

Example

The adjudicative body deliberated on the case.

裁定機関はケースについて審議した。

A2 verb /əˈreɪndʒ/

arrange

並べる

Meaning

to organize or put in order; to plan or prepare

Example

She arranged the flowers in a vase.

彼女は花を花瓶に並べた。

B2 noun /ˌænθrəˈpɒlədʒi/

anthropology

人類学

Meaning

the scientific study of humans, their societies, cultures, and development

Example

She decided to major in anthropology at university.

彼女は大学で人類学を専攻することに決めました。

C2 noun /ˌɛərəˈstætɪks/

aerostatics

エアロスタティクス

Meaning

The branch of physics that deals with the equilibrium of air and gases and the forces acting on bodies in them.

Example

Aerostatics is essential for understanding how balloons float.

エアロスタティクスは、気球がどのように浮かぶかを理解するために不可欠です。

C2 adjective /ˈæfəbəl/

affable

愛想の良い

Meaning

friendly, easy to talk to, and pleasant in manner

Example

He is such an affable host that everyone feels comfortable at his parties.

彼はとても愛想の良いホストで、誰もが彼のパーティーで快適に感じます。

C2 verb /əˈvaʊtʃ/

avouch

主張する

Meaning

to affirm or assert something as true

Example

He avouched his innocence before the judge.

彼は裁判官の前で無実を主張しました。

C1 adjective /ˈædəmənt/

Adamant

頑固な; 断固とした; 不屈の

Meaning

একগুঁয়ে; জেদী; দৃঢ়সংকল্প; অনমনীয়;

Example

She was adamant about her decision to leave the company.

彼女は会社を辞める決断に対して頑固だった。

C2 adjective /ɔːˈɡʌst/

august

威厳

Meaning

Respected and impressive; inspiring reverence or admiration.

Example

The king entered the hall with an august presence.

王は威厳のある存在感でホールに入ってきた。

C2 adjective /eɪˈsɛfələs/

acephalous

Meaning

having no leader or head; headless

Example

The acephalous group soon fell into disorganization.

B2 adjective /əˈtɒm.ɪk/

Atomic

原子

Meaning

relating to atoms or atomic energy; extremely small

Example

The atomic structure of hydrogen is the simplest.

水素の原子構造は最も単純です。

C1 adjective /ˈækʃənəbl̩/

actionable

実行可能な

Meaning

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

Example

The lawyer confirmed that the evidence was actionable in court.

弁護士は証拠が法廷で実行可能であることを確認しました。

B2 noun /əˈmɛnətiz/

amenities

アメニティ

Meaning

useful or pleasant facilities and services provided for comfort or convenience

Example

The hotel offers modern amenities such as free Wi-Fi and a swimming pool.

ホテルは無料Wi-Fiやプールなどの現代的なアメニティを提供しています。

B2 verb /əˈpɔɪnt/

appoint

任命する

Meaning

to choose someone for a job or position

Example

The board will appoint a new director.

ボードは新しいディレクターを任命します。

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 /ˈæntɪˌtʃeɪmbər/

antechamber

待合室

Meaning

a small room serving as an entry to a larger one

Example

The guests waited in the antechamber before being admitted to the hall.

ゲストはホールに入る前に待合室で待っていました。

B2 noun /əˌbriːviˈeɪʃən/

abbreviation

略語

Meaning

a shortened form of a word or phrase

Example

NASA is an abbreviation for National Aeronautics and Space Administration.

NASA は National Aeronautics and Space Administration の略語です。

C2 noun əˌmæl.ɡəˈmeɪ.ʃən

amalgamation

融合, 合併, 統合

Meaning

The action, process, or result of combining or uniting.

Example

The amalgamation of AI and big data is transforming industries.

AIとビッグデータの融合は業界を変革しています。

C2 adjective /ˈæk.rɪd/

Acrid

辛くて不快な

Meaning

having a strong, unpleasant, and sharp smell or taste

Example

The acrid smoke from the fire made everyone cough.

火事の辛くて不快な煙がみんなを咳き込ませた。

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。

C2 verb /ˈæntɪdeɪtɪd/

antedated

以前の日付

Meaning

assigned to an earlier date than the actual one; happened earlier

Example

The letter was antedated to appear more official.

手紙はもっと公式に見えるように日付が遡って記入されました。

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。

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。

C2 noun /əˈnæθəmə/

anathema

アナセマ / 嫌悪された物

Meaning

something or someone intensely disliked or strongly condemned

Example

Violence is anathema to her peaceful nature.

暴力は彼女の平和的な性格にはアナセマです。

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。

B1 noun /əˈpiːl/

Appeal

アピール; 要請; 魅力

Meaning

a serious or urgent request, typically to the public; the quality of being attractive or interesting

Example

The charity made an appeal for donations.

チャリティーは寄付を呼びかけました。

B2 noun ˈæn.ɪk.doʊt

anecdote

スピーチや文章で使われる短くて興味深い話

Meaning

A short interesting story used in speeches or writing.

Example

A well-placed anecdote makes a speech more relatable.

適切に配置されたエピソードは、スピーチをより関連性のあるものにします。

B2 verb /əˈweɪt/

await

待つ

Meaning

to wait for someone or something; to expect

Example

We await your response with great anticipation.

私たちはあなたの返事を大きな期待を持って待っています。

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。

B2 noun ˈæp.ə.taɪt

appetite

食欲

Meaning

A natural desire to satisfy a bodily need, especially for food.

Example

Junk food increases appetite unnaturally.

ジャンクフードは食欲を不自然に増加させる。

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 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。

B1 noun /ˈæbsəns/

Absence

欠席

Meaning

the state of being away from a place or person; lack or non-existence

Example

His absence from the meeting was noticed by everyone.

会議への彼の欠席は皆に気づかれました。

C1 adjective /ˌɔːtəˈkrætɪk/

autocratic

独裁的

Meaning

Relating to a ruler who has absolute power and does not consult others.

Example

The manager’s autocratic style discouraged employees from sharing their ideas.

マネージャーの独裁的なスタイルは、従業員が自分の考えを共有することを思いとどまらせました。

C1 noun /ˈæmnəsti/

amnesty

アムネスティ

Meaning

An official pardon granted to people who have been convicted of political offenses.

Example

The government announced an amnesty for all political prisoners.

政府はすべての政治犯に対してアムネスティを発表しました。

A2 adjective /əˈnɔɪɪŋ/

annoying

うるさい

Meaning

causing irritation or mild anger; bothersome or troublesome

Example

The constant noise from the street was extremely annoying.

通りからの絶え間ない騒音はとてもいらいらした。

A2 noun /ˈæk.ʃənz/

actions

行動

Meaning

The fact or process of doing something, typically to achieve an aim.

Example

Immediate actions are needed for pollution control.

汚染防止のために即時の行動が必要です。

B2 noun /əkˈnɒlɪdʒmənt/

acknowledgement

承認

Meaning

the act of recognizing or accepting something as true or valid; an expression of gratitude or recognition

Example

She received an acknowledgement for her contribution to the project.

彼女はプロジェクトへの貢献に対して承認を受けた。

B1 noun /əˈsɪstəns/

Assistance

援助; 支援

Meaning

the action of helping someone with a job or task; support

Example

She offered her assistance with the project.

彼女はプロジェクトで援助を提供しました。

C1 noun /ˌæɡ.rəˈveɪ.ʃən/

aggravation

悪化, 増悪

Meaning

The act of making a situation worse or the state of being worsened.

Example

The delay caused great aggravation for the passengers.

遅延は乗客に大きな不快感を引き起こしました。

C2 adjective /ɔːˈrɔːrəl/

auroral

オーロラに関連する

Meaning

Relating to or resembling the aurora, especially the northern lights.

Example

The scientists observed auroral activity in the night sky.

科学者たちは夜空でオーロラルの活動を観察しました。

C2 noun /əˈkwaɪərmənt/

acquirement

取得; 習得

Meaning

the act of acquiring something; something that has been acquired, especially a skill or possession

Example

Language proficiency is an important acquirement for global careers.

語学力はグローバルなキャリアにとって重要な取得です。

A1 noun /ˈɛərpleɪn/

airplane

飛行機

Meaning

a powered flying vehicle with fixed wings and engines

Example

The airplane took off smoothly from the runway.

飛行機は滑走路からスムーズに離陸しました。

C1 noun /aɪ/

aye

賛成

Meaning

an affirmative vote or expression of agreement

Example

The committee voted aye on the proposal.

委員会は提案に賛成票を投じました。

B1 noun /ˈælkəhɒl/

alcohol

Meaning

A colorless volatile liquid that is the intoxicating constituent of wine, beer, spirits, and other drinks.

Example

Too much alcohol can damage your liver.

C1 noun /ˈɑː.kɪ.taɪp/

archetype

原型、典型

Meaning

A very typical example of a certain person or thing; an original model or prototype.

Example

This painting is the archetype of modern art.

この絵は現代アートの原型です。

B2 noun, verb /ˈɑːrkaɪv/

alternative

代替案

Meaning

(Of one or more things) available as another possibility or choice.

Example

Finding an alternative to plastic is essential.

プラスチックの代替品を見つけることは重要です。

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。

C1 noun /ədˈhiːʒən/

adhesion

付着

Meaning

the process or state of sticking to something

Example

Strong adhesion is needed for the tiles to stay in place.

タイルがその位置に留まるためには強い付着が必要です。

B2 noun /ˈɑːrkaɪvz/

aftermath

影響

Meaning

the consequences or aftereffects of an event or situation, especially a disastrous one

Example

The aftermath of the earthquake was devastating.

地震の影響は壊滅的でした。

C1 noun /əˈdʒeɪsənsi/

adjacency

隣接性

Meaning

The state of being next to or adjoining something else.

Example

The adjacency of the two buildings made it easy to connect them.

二つの建物の隣接性は、それらを接続するのを簡単にしました。

C2 adjective /ˈæn.ə.daɪn/

anodyne

無害な、痛みを和らげる

Meaning

Not likely to cause offense; bland or harmless. Also refers to something that relieves pain.

Example

The speaker’s anodyne remarks avoided controversy.

スピーカーの無害なコメントは論争を避けました。

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。

C1 verb /əˈseɪl/

assail

攻撃する

Meaning

to attack violently, either physically or with words

Example

The politician was assailed with difficult questions.

政治家は難しい質問で攻撃された。

C2 verb /əkˈsiːd/

accede

同意する

Meaning

to agree to a request, proposal, or demand; to assume an office or position

Example

The government finally acceded to the demands of the protesters.

政府はついに抗議者の要求に応じた。

C1 noun /əˈsem.bli ˈseʃ.ən/

assembly session

アセンブリセッション

Meaning

A formal meeting where representatives gather to discuss and make decisions on important matters.

Example

The assembly session discussed global challenges.

アセンブリセッションは、世界的な課題について議論しました。

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。