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C1 adjective /əˈsɛndənt/

ascendant

上昇する、支配的な
Meaning
Rising in power or influence; dominant.
Example
She is an ascendant leader in the political party.
彼女は政治党の中で上昇するリーダーです。
C1 noun /ɔːˈtɒmətən/

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 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。
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。
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。
C1 noun /ˈɑːrdər/

ardor

情熱、熱意
Meaning
Great enthusiasm or passion.
Example
She spoke with ardor about her new project.
彼女は新しいプロジェクトについて情熱をもって話していました。
C1 adjective /əˈnæl.ə.ɡəs/

analogous

類似
Meaning
Comparable in certain respects, typically in a way that makes clearer the nature of things being compared.
Example
The human brain is analogous to a supercomputer.
人間の脳はスーパーコンピュータに類似している。
C1 noun /ɑːrˈmɑːdə/

armada

戦艦艦隊
Meaning
A large fleet of warships.
Example
The Spanish Armada sailed against England in 1588.
スペインのアルマダは1588年にイギリスに対して出航した。
C1 adjective /əˈvɜːrs/

averse

嫌悪
Meaning
having a strong dislike of or opposition to something
Example
He was averse to taking unnecessary risks.
彼は不必要なリスクを取ることに嫌悪感を抱いていた。
C1 verb /ɔːɡˈmɛnt/

augment

増加させる
Meaning
To increase or strengthen something.
Example
The company plans to augment its workforce.
会社は労働力を増加させる計画を立てています。
C1 adjective /ˌeɪˈmɔːrəl/

amoral

アモラル
Meaning
Lacking a moral sense; unconcerned with rightness or wrongness of something.
Example
The character in the novel was portrayed as completely amoral.
小説の登場人物は完全にアモラルとして描かれた。
C1 adjective əsˈtjuːt

astute

鋭いまたは抜け目のない
Meaning
Having or showing an ability to accurately assess situations or people and turn this to one's advantage.
Example
His astute observations helped solve the complex problem.
彼の鋭い観察が複雑な問題を解決するのに役立った。
C1 noun ˈæ.sɛt ˌæl.əˈkeɪ.ʃən

asset allocation

資産配分
Meaning
An investment strategy that aims to balance risk and reward by apportioning a portfolio's assets according to an individual's goals, risk tolerance, and investment horizon.
Example
Proper asset allocation is key to financial growth.
正しい資産配分は、金融成長の鍵です。
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。
C1 noun /ˌɑːrtʃˈbɪʃəp/

archbishop

大司教
Meaning
A senior bishop in charge of an archdiocese in the Christian Church.
Example
The archbishop delivered a sermon to thousands of people.
アーチビショップは何千人もの人々に説教をしました。
C1 noun /ˌæntiˈklaɪmæks/

anticlimax

アンチクライマックス
Meaning
A disappointing end after a big build-up of excitement or expectation.
Example
The movie's ending was an anticlimax after such a thrilling story.
映画の終わりは、そんなにエキサイティングなストーリーの後のアンチクライマックスでした。
C1 noun /ˈæltoʊ/

alto

アルト (成人の歌声)
Meaning
the second highest adult singing voice, between soprano and tenor
Example
She sang the alto part in the choir beautifully.
彼女は合唱団でアルトパートを美しく歌いました。
C1 noun /ˌeɪ.li.əˈneɪ.ʃən/

alienation

疎外
Meaning
The state of being isolated or estranged from a group or activity.
Example
The new policies created a sense of alienation among employees.
新しい政策は従業員の間に疎外感を生み出しました。
C1 adjective /ˈæv.ɪd/

avid

熱心な
Meaning
having an eager desire or enthusiasm for something
Example
She is an avid reader of mystery novels.
彼女はミステリー小説の熱心な読者です。
C1 adjective /əˈɡæst/

aghast

驚愕
Meaning
filled with shock or horror
Example
The audience was aghast at the tragic scene.
観客はその悲劇的なシーンに驚愕していた。
C1 adjective /əˈbɪzməl/

abysmal

ひどい / 恐ろしい
Meaning
extremely bad or appalling
Example
The team's performance was abysmal.
チームのパフォーマンスはひどかった。
C1 verb /ˈæmpjʊteɪt/

amputate

切断する
Meaning
to cut off a limb from the body by surgery
Example
The doctors had to amputate his leg after the accident.
事故の後、医師は彼の足を切断しなければなりませんでした。
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。
C1 noun əˈniː.mi.ə

anemia

貧血
Meaning
A condition in which there is a deficiency of red blood cells or hemoglobin in the blood.
Example
Genetic therapy addresses anemia effectively.
遺伝子治療は貧血を効果的に治療します。
C1 noun /əˈkwɪtl/

acquittal

Meaning
a judgment that a person is not guilty of the crime with which they have been charged
Example
The acquittal of the accused shocked the public.
C1 noun /ˈeɪ.kər.ɪdʒ/

acreage

エーカー
Meaning
An area of land measured in acres.
Example
The farmer owns a large acreage of fertile land.
農夫は広大な肥沃な土地を所有しています。
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。
C1 noun, adjective /ˌæntiˈsɛptɪk/

antiseptic

Meaning
A substance that prevents the growth of disease-causing microorganisms; clean and free from germs.
Example
The nurse applied an antiseptic to the wound.
C1 verb /əˈnʌl/

annul

取り消す
Meaning
to declare something legally invalid or cancel it
Example
The court decided to annul the marriage due to fraud.
裁判所は詐欺のために結婚を取り消すことを決定しました。
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 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。
C1 adjective /ˈeɪmləs/

Aimless

無目的; 目標なし
Meaning
without purpose or direction; lacking a goal
Example
He wandered around the city in an aimless manner.
彼は無目的に街を歩いていた。
C1 noun /ˌɑːrbɪˈtreɪʃən/

arbitration

仲裁
Meaning
the process of resolving a dispute through an impartial third party whose decision is binding; formal judgment outside a court
Example
The contract requires arbitration to settle any disputes.
契約では紛争を仲裁で解決することが定められています。
C1 noun /ˌæbəˈrɪdʒəniːz/

aborigines

アボリジニ
Meaning
The original inhabitants of a land, especially in Australia.
Example
The aborigines have preserved their traditions for thousands of years.
アボリジニーズは何千年もの間、彼らの伝統を守り続けてきました。
C1 verb ˌæs.ɚˈteɪn

ascertain

確認する
Meaning
To find out or discover something with certainty; to verify.
Example
The police tried to ascertain the cause of the accident.
警察は事故の原因を確認しようとしました。
C1 noun /ˈeɪ.nəs/

Anus

肛門
Meaning
the opening at the end of the digestive tract through which waste leaves the body
Example
The doctor examined the patient's anus during the medical checkup.
医者は診察中に患者の肛門を調べました。
C1 noun /ədˈhɪərənt/

adherent

支持者
Meaning
a person who supports or follows a particular belief, cause, or leader
Example
He is a strong adherent of democratic values.
彼は民主的な価値観の強力な支持者です。
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。
C1 noun /ɔːˈrɔːrə/

aurora

オーロラ
Meaning
A natural display of lights in the sky, usually seen in polar regions.
Example
We traveled to Norway to see the northern aurora.
私たちはノルウェーに行き、北極のオーロラを見ました。
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。
C1 noun /ˈæpəθi/

apathy

無関心
Meaning
a lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern
Example
The students showed apathy towards the new rules.
学生たちは新しいルールに無関心を示しました。
C1 noun /ˌænəlˈdʒiːzɪk/

analgesic

鎮痛剤
Meaning
A drug or substance that relieves pain.
Example
She took an analgesic to ease her headache.
彼女は頭痛を和らげるために鎮痛剤を飲みました。
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。
C1 adjective /ɔːˈtʌmnəl/

autumnal

秋の
Meaning
relating to or characteristic of autumn; occurring in autumn
Example
The autumnal colors of red and gold filled the forest.
赤と金の秋の色が森を満たした。
C1 adjective ˌæɡrɪˈkʌltʃərəli sɪɡˈnɪfɪkənt

agriculturally significant

農業に関連する重要な
Meaning
Important or crucial related to farming and agriculture
Example
Winter is agriculturally significant for crop production.
冬は作物生産にとって農業に関連する重要な時期です。
C1 adjective eɪˈsɪŋ.krə.nəs

asynchronous

非同期の
Meaning
Of or requiring a form of computer control timing protocol in which a specific operation begins upon receipt of an indication that the preceding operation has been completed.
Example
Asynchronous courses allow students to learn at their own pace.
非同期コースは学生が自分のペースで学べるようにします。
C1 noun /ɑːˌtɪkjʊˈleɪʃən/

articulation

表現
Meaning
The action of putting into words an idea or feeling of a specified type.
Example
His articulation during the debate impressed everyone.
討論中の彼の表現は、皆を感動させました。
C1 noun /ˈælkoʊv/

alcove

アルコーブ
Meaning
A small recessed section of a room or a nook.
Example
She placed a reading chair in the alcove near the window.
彼女は窓の近くのアルコーブに読書用の椅子を置きました。
C1 noun /ˌætəˈʃeɪ/

attache

外交官補
Meaning
A person officially assigned to the staff of a diplomatic mission, often with a specific area of responsibility.
Example
The cultural attache organized an art exhibition in the embassy.
文化担当のアタッシェが大使館で芸術展を開催しました。
C1 adjective /ˈæntɪkweɪtɪd/

antiquated

時代遅れ
Meaning
Old-fashioned or outdated.
Example
The office still uses an antiquated filing system.
オフィスはまだ古くなったファイリングシステムを使用しています。
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。
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 /əˈflɪkʃən/

affliction

苦しみ
Meaning
a state of pain, suffering, or distress
Example
Poverty is a common affliction in many parts of the world.
貧困は世界の多くの地域で一般的な苦しみです。
C1 noun /ˈæmpɛər/

ampere

アンペア
Meaning
A unit of electric current in the International System of Units (SI), symbolized as A.
Example
The current flowing through the wire is measured in amperes.
ワイヤーを流れる電流はアンペアで測定されます。
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。
C1 verb /əˈsæsɪneɪt/

assassinate

暗殺
Meaning
To murder someone important, often a political or religious leader, usually by surprise attack.
Example
The rebels planned to assassinate the king.
反乱者たちは王を暗殺する計画を立てた。
C1 noun /ˌænɛkˈseɪʃən/

annexation

併合
Meaning
the act of adding or taking control of territory or property, especially by a state
Example
The annexation of the region led to international condemnation.
その地域の併合は国際的な非難を招いた。
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 noun əˌsɪm.ɪˈleɪ.ʃən

Assimilation

同化
Meaning
Connecting new information with existing knowledge
Example
Proper assimilation of knowledge leads to effective learning.
知識の適切な同化は効果的な学習につながります。
C1 adjective /ˈænsɪləri/

ancillary

補助的な
Meaning
providing necessary support to the main system or organization
Example
The company provides ancillary services to the healthcare industry.
その会社は医療業界に補助的なサービスを提供しています。
C1 adjective /əˈniːmɪk/

anemic

貧血
Meaning
Suffering from anemia; lacking in vitality, strength, or color.
Example
The doctor prescribed iron supplements for her anemic condition.
医者は彼女の貧血状態のために鉄分補充剤を処方しました。
C1 adjective /ɑːrˈkeɪɪk/

archaic

Meaning
very old or old-fashioned; belonging to an earlier time
Example
Some laws are considered archaic and no longer relevant.
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 /æmˈniːʒə/

amnesia

健忘症
Meaning
A partial or total loss of memory, usually caused by injury, illness, or psychological trauma.
Example
After the accident, she suffered from amnesia and could not remember her own name.
事故後、彼女はアムネジアに苦しみ、自分の名前を思い出せなかった。
C1 verb /əˈbaʊnd/

abound

豊富にある
Meaning
To exist in large numbers or amounts.
Example
Opportunities abound in the field of technology.
テクノロジーの分野では機会が豊富にあります。
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。
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。
C1 adjective, noun /əbˈzɔːrbənt/

absorbent

吸収性のある
Meaning
able to soak up liquid, moisture, or energy easily; a material or substance that absorbs
Example
This towel is highly absorbent and dries quickly.
このタオルはとても吸収性が高く、すぐ乾きます。
C1 verb /əˈkleɪm/

acclaim

称賛する
Meaning
to praise enthusiastically and publicly
Example
The audience acclaimed the actor for his outstanding performance.
観客はその俳優の素晴らしい演技に喝采を送った。
C1 adjective /æmˈfɪb.i.əs/

Amphibious

両生類
Meaning
able to live both on land and in water; suitable for both land and water operations
Example
The amphibious vehicle can travel on both land and water.
その両生類車両は、陸地と水中の両方で移動できます。
C1 noun /əˈkɔːrdiən/

accordion

アコーディオン (楽器)
Meaning
a musical instrument played by squeezing and expanding with keys and buttons
Example
The musician played a cheerful tune on the accordion.
ミュージシャンはアコーディオンで陽気なメロディーを演奏しました。
C1 verb /əˈdʒɔɪn/

adjoin

隣接する
Meaning
To be next to and joined with something.
Example
Their house adjoins the park.
彼らの家は公園に隣接しています。
C1 verb /əkˈsɛntʃueɪt/

accentuate

強調する
Meaning
to emphasize or make something more noticeable
Example
The lighting accentuated the beauty of the painting.
その照明が絵画の美しさを強調しました。
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。
C1 noun /əˌfɪl.iˈeɪ.ʃən/

affiliation

提携
Meaning
The state or process of affiliating or being affiliated; a connection or association.
Example
His affiliation with the company lasted for a decade.
彼の会社との提携は10年間続いた。
C1 noun əˌkred.ɪˈteɪ.ʃən

accreditation

認定
Meaning
The action or process of officially recognizing someone or something as having a particular status or being qualified to perform a particular activity.
Example
Accreditation ensures institutional credibility.
認定は組織の信頼性を保証します。
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 əˈtrɒs.ɪ.tiz

atrocities

残虐行為
Meaning
Extremely wicked or cruel acts, typically involving physical violence or injury.
Example
The atrocities shocked the international community.
その残虐行為は国際社会を震撼させた。
C1 adjective /ˌæl.truˈɪs.tɪk/

altruistic

利他的な
Meaning
Showing a disinterested and selfless concern for the well-being of others.
Example
Her altruistic nature led her to volunteer for charities.
彼女の利他的な性格は、チャリティー活動のボランティアをするよう促した。
C1 adverb /əˈfrɛʃ/

afresh

再び
Meaning
From the beginning, in a new way.
Example
After the failure, they started the project afresh.
失敗後、彼らは新たにプロジェクトを始めた。
C1 adjective /ænˈtɪriər/

anterior

前部の
Meaning
Situated at or toward the front; coming before in position or time.
Example
The anterior part of the brain controls logical thinking.
脳の前部は論理的思考を制御します。
C1 adjective /əˈθɔːrɪtətɪv/

authoritative

権威的な
Meaning
Having or showing authority; commanding and self-confident; reliable as a source of information.
Example
She spoke in an authoritative tone that silenced the room.
彼女は権威的な口調で話し、部屋を静かにさせた。
C1 verb /əˈpiːz/

appease

なだめる / 満たす
Meaning
to calm or pacify someone by meeting their demands
Example
The manager tried to appease the angry customer.
マネージャーは怒っている顧客をなだめようとしました。
C1 noun /əˈluːʒən/

allusion

暗示
Meaning
An indirect reference to something without mentioning it explicitly.
Example
Her story contained an allusion to a famous myth.
彼女の話には有名な神話への暗示が含まれていた。
C1 verb /ˈæmbʊʃ/

ambush

待ち伏せする
Meaning
To attack suddenly and unexpectedly from a hidden position.
Example
The soldiers planned to ambush the enemy at dawn.
兵士たちは夜明けに敵を待ち伏せする計画を立てた。
C1 verb /ɔːˈθɛntɪkeɪt/

authenticate

認証する
Meaning
To prove or show that something is genuine or true.
Example
The bank uses advanced technology to authenticate online transactions.
銀行はオンライン取引を認証するために高度な技術を使用しています。
C1 adjective /ˈæŋ.ɡjə.lər/

Angular

角度的な
Meaning
having sharp corners or edges; relating to angles
Example
The building has an angular design with sharp corners.
その建物は鋭い角を持つ角度的なデザインです。
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。
C1 noun ˌeə.rəʊ.daɪˈnæm.ɪks

aerodynamics

Meaning
The study of the properties of moving air and the interaction between the air and solid bodies moving through it.
Example
The aerodynamics of an aircraft determines its speed and efficiency.
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。
C1 noun /ˌædməˈnɪʃən/

admonition

警告
Meaning
a firm warning or reprimand; gentle or earnest advice
Example
He received an admonition for his careless work.
彼は不注意な仕事のために警告を受けました。
C1 adjective /ɑːrˈkeɪn/

arcane

難解な
Meaning
understood by few; mysterious or secret
Example
The professor’s lecture was full of arcane details that only specialists could follow.
教授の講義は専門家だけが理解できるようなアーケインな詳細で満ちていました。
C1 adjective /ˌeɪsɪˈmɛtrɪk/

asymmetric

非対称
Meaning
Not having equal or corresponding parts; lacking symmetry.
Example
The design of the building is asymmetric and unusual.
その建物のデザインは非対称であり、珍しいです。
C1 noun /əˈkʌmpənɪmənt/

accompaniment

伴奏
Meaning
Something that goes together with or complements another thing, often music or food.
Example
The dish was served with a spicy sauce as an accompaniment.
その料理はスパイシーなソースを添えて提供されました。
C1 noun /ˌæn.ɪˈmɒs.ə.ti/

Animosity

敵意; 憎しみ
Meaning
strong hostility or dislike; active hatred or ill will
Example
There was clear animosity between the two rival teams.
二つのライバルチーム間には明確な敵意がありました。
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。
C1 adverb /ˈeɪ.mi.ə.bli/

Amiably

友好的に, 親切に
Meaning
in a friendly and pleasant manner
Example
They discussed the issue amiably without any arguments.
彼らは議論を交わすことなく、友好的にその問題を話し合った。
C1 verb /əˈpreɪz/

appraise

評価する
Meaning
to evaluate the value, quality, or importance of something
Example
The jeweler appraised the diamond before buying it.
宝石商はダイヤモンドを購入する前に評価しました。
C1 noun /ˈɑːrmfʊl/

armful

腕いっぱい
Meaning
As much as can be carried in one or both arms.
Example
She carried an armful of books into the library.
彼女は図書館に腕いっぱいの本を持っていった。
C1 adjective /ˌeɪpəˈlɪtɪkəl/

apolitical

政治的でない
Meaning
not interested in or not connected with politics
Example
She prefers to stay apolitical and focus on her work.
彼女は政治的でない態度を保ち、仕事に集中することを好みます。
C1 noun /ˈæpərtʃər/

aperture

開口部 / 穴
Meaning
an opening, hole, or gap, especially one that lets in light
Example
Light entered through the small aperture in the wall.
光は壁の小さな開口部を通って入った。
C1 noun, adverb /ˈeɪliəs/

alias

別名
Meaning
A false or assumed identity; also used to mean 'otherwise called'.
Example
The criminal was known by the alias 'Shadow'.
その犯罪者は『シャドウ』という別名で知られていた。
C1 adjective ˈɑː.dʒu.əs

arduous

骨の折れる
Meaning
Involving or requiring strenuous effort; difficult and tiring.
Example
The trek through the mountains was an arduous journey.
山を越える旅は骨の折れる旅だった。
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 /ɔːˈtɒn.ə.məs/

autonomous

自律
Meaning
Acting independently or having the freedom to do so.
Example
Autonomous systems ensure greater precision.
自律システムはより高い精度を確保します。
C1 noun /ˈælɪɡəri/

allegory

寓話
Meaning
a story, poem, or picture that can be interpreted to reveal a hidden meaning, often moral or political
Example
The novel is an allegory of the struggle between good and evil.
その小説は善と悪の闘争の寓話です。
C1 verb /ədˈmɒnɪʃ/

admonish

注意する / 叱る
Meaning
to warn or reprimand someone firmly; to advise or urge earnestly
Example
The teacher admonished the students for being late.
先生は遅刻した生徒を注意しました。
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。
C1 adjective /ɔːˈstɪə/

austere

厳格、簡素
Meaning
Severe or strict in manner, attitude, or appearance; plain and simple.
Example
The monk lived an austere life in the mountains.
修道士は山中で厳格な生活を送った。
C1 noun ˈælərdʒən

allergen

アレルギー反応を引き起こす物質
Meaning
A substance that causes an allergic reaction.
Example
Pollen is a common allergen that affects many people.
花粉は多くの人々に影響を与える一般的なアレルゲンです。
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 verb /əˈpɛnd/

append

追加する
Meaning
to add something as an attachment or supplement, usually at the end of a document or list
Example
She decided to append a note to the end of the report.
彼女は報告書の最後にメモを追加することに決めました。
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.
C1 verb /əˈluːd/

allude

ほのめかす
Meaning
To refer to something indirectly or casually.
Example
The professor alluded to Shakespeare during the lecture.
教授は講義中にシェイクスピアに言及した。
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。
C1 noun /ˈæspɪrənt/

aspirant

志願者
Meaning
a person who seeks or hopes to achieve a position of honor or advancement
Example
She is an aspirant for the university's top scholarship.
彼女は大学の最優秀奨学金の志願者です。
C1 noun /ˌɑːr.kəˈpɛl.əˌɡoʊ/

archipelago

群島
Meaning
A group of islands clustered together in a body of water.
Example
Indonesia is an archipelago with thousands of islands.
インドネシアは何千もの島々が集まった群島です。
C1 noun /əˈkuːstɪks/

acoustics

音響学
Meaning
the science of sound, or the properties of a space that affect how sound is heard
Example
The hall’s excellent acoustics made the orchestra sound rich and clear.
ホールの優れた音響学により、オーケストラの音が豊かで明確に聞こえました。
C1 noun /əˌlɪtəˈreɪʃən/

alliteration

頭韻
Meaning
the occurrence of the same consonant sound at the beginning of words in close succession
Example
She used alliteration in her poem to add musicality.
彼女は詩の中で音楽性を加えるためにアリテレーションを使用しました。
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。
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。