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。

B1 noun /ˈmelədi/

Melody

メロディ; 音楽の旋律

Meaning

A sequence of single notes that is musically satisfying; a tune

Example

She hummed a beautiful melody while cooking dinner.

彼女は夕食を作りながら、美しいメロディを口ずさんでいました。

B1 noun /kənˈsʌltənt/

consultant

コンサルタント

Meaning

A professional who provides expert advice in a particular area.

Example

The company hired a consultant to improve its marketing strategy.

会社はマーケティング戦略を改善するためにコンサルタントを雇いました。

B1 noun /kənˈteɪ.nər/

container

コンテナ

Meaning

A receptacle or box used for storage or transportation.

Example

Containers are essential for logistics.

コンテナは物流に不可欠です。

B1 noun /ˌnæʃəˈnæləti/

nationality

国籍

Meaning

The status of belonging to a particular nation, either by birth or naturalization.

Example

Her nationality is Canadian, though she was born in France.

彼女の国籍はカナダのもので、フランスで生まれました。

B1 noun ˈwɔː.mɪŋ

warming

温暖化

Meaning

The process of becoming warmer; an increase in temperature.

Example

Warming is accelerating due to greenhouse gases.

温室効果ガスの影響で、ウォーミングが加速しています。

B1 adjective hɪˈstɔːrɪk

historic

歴史的

Meaning

Famous or significant in history, or potentially so.

Example

Victory Day is a historic moment for Bangladesh.

勝利の日はバングラデシュにとって歴史的な瞬間です。

B1 noun /ˈmɛdəl/

medal

メダル

Meaning

a piece of metal given as an award for achievement

Example

She won a gold medal in the 100-meter race.

彼女は100メートル競走で金メダルを獲得しました。

B1 noun /rɪˈtaɪə.mənt/

Retirement

退職

Meaning

the action or fact of leaving one's job and ceasing to work; the period of life after leaving work

Example

He is planning his retirement after 40 years of service.

彼は40年間の勤務の後、退職を計画しています。

B1 noun /ˈrʌbər/

rubber

幸福

Meaning

a tough elastic substance made from the latex of tropical plants or synthetically, used for making tires, boots, and other products.

Example

The tires are made of natural rubber.

彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、自分の幸福を隠すことができませんでした。

B1 noun /ˈtaʊər/

tower

塔

Meaning

a tall, narrow structure, often a part of a building

Example

The tower stood tall above the city.

塔は街の上に高くそびえていた。

B1 adverb /ˈfɔːtʃənətli/

fortunately

幸いにも

Meaning

by good luck; luckily

Example

Fortunately, no one was injured in the accident.

幸いにも、事故で誰も怪我をしませんでした。

B1 noun /stoʊv/

Stove

ストーブ

Meaning

a kitchen appliance used for cooking food by applying heat

Example

She cooked dinner on the gas stove.

彼女はガスストーブで夕食を作った。

B1 adjective /ʌnˈkaʊntəbəl/

Uncountable

数えきれない; 無限の

Meaning

too many to be counted; innumerable; infinite in quantity

Example

There are uncountable stars in the night sky.

夜空には無数の星があります。

B1 noun tɪk mɑːrk

tick mark

チェックマーク

Meaning

A mark (✓) used to indicate that something is correct or has been chosen, checked, or dealt with.

Example

I put a tick mark on all the completed tasks.

私はすべての完了したタスクにチェックマークを付けました。

B1 noun, verb /ˈfaɪ.næns/ or /fəˈnæns/

finance

ファイナンス

Meaning

the management of money and investments, or to provide funds for something

Example

The company secured finance from a major bank.

その会社は大手銀行から資金を調達しました。

B1 verb /pɔːr/

pour

注ぐ

Meaning

to flow or cause to flow in a steady stream; to rain heavily

Example

Please pour the water into the glass carefully.

水をグラスに慎重に注いでください。

B1 verb /ˈpʌzəl/

puzzle

パズル

Meaning

to confuse or perplex; to think hard about something

Example

The math problem will puzzle even the experts.

その数学の問題は、専門家をも困惑させるだろう。

B1 noun /ˈen.trəns/

Entrance

入口

Meaning

an opening that allows access to a place; the action of entering

Example

The main entrance to the building was decorated with beautiful flowers.

ビルのメインエントランスは美しい花で飾られていました。

B1 adjective /ˌɔːtəˈmætɪk/

automatic

自動

Meaning

working by itself without direct human control

Example

This car has an automatic transmission.

この車には自動変速機があります。

B1 noun /kriˈeɪ.ʃən/

Creation

創造; 作品

Meaning

the action or process of bringing something into existence; something that has been made or invented

Example

The artist's latest creation was displayed at the modern art gallery.

アーティストの最新の創作は現代アートギャラリーに展示されました。

B1 noun ˈstæn.dədz

standards

基準

Meaning

A level of quality or attainment; a required or agreed level of quality or attainment.

Example

High standards inspire competitors.

高い基準は競技者を奮起させます。

B1 noun /tɜːmz/

terms

条件

Meaning

plural of term; conditions or rules in a contract or agreement

Example

The terms of the agreement are clearly outlined in the contract.

契約条件は契約書に明確に記載されています。

B1 noun /ˈvɔɪ.ɪdʒ/

Voyage

航海; 海上旅行

Meaning

a long journey involving travel by sea or in space

Example

The ship's voyage across the Atlantic took two weeks.

船の大西洋を越える航海は2週間かかりました。

B1 adverb /ɪˈventʃuəli/

Eventually

最終的に; 結局

Meaning

in the end; finally; at last

Example

After years of hard work, she eventually became a doctor.

何年もの努力の後、彼女は最終的に医者になった。

B1 adjective /kiːn/

Keen

鋭い; 激しい; 熱心

Meaning

sharp; acute; intense; eager

Example

She has a keen interest in science.

彼女は科学に強い関心を持っています。

B1 noun /ˈfɔːr.mæt/

Format

フォーマット

Meaning

the way in which something is arranged or set out; the shape, size, and presentation of a book or document

Example

Please submit your report in PDF format by the end of the week.

週末までにPDFフォーマットで報告書を提出してください。

B1 adjective /bɔɪld/

Boiled

ゆでた

Meaning

cooked in boiling water

Example

She served boiled eggs for breakfast.

彼女は朝食に茹で卵を出しました。

B1 noun /wɜːrm/

Worm

ミミズ

Meaning

a long, soft-bodied invertebrate animal that lives in soil

Example

The bird caught a worm from the garden soil.

鳥は庭の土からワームをつかまえました。

B1 verb /pɔːz/

Pause

一時停止

Meaning

to stop temporarily; to take a break in activity or speech

Example

Please pause the video while I take notes.

ノートを取る間にビデオを一時停止してください。

B1 noun /ˈkɒtɪdʒ/

cottage

小屋

Meaning

a small simple house, typically in the countryside

Example

They spent their vacation in a cozy cottage by the lake.

彼らは湖のそばの快適な小屋で休暇を過ごしました。

B1 noun /ˈtreɪnər/

trainer

トレーナー

Meaning

a person who teaches skills or gives training

Example

The fitness trainer helped me improve my posture.

フィットネストレーナーは私の姿勢を改善するのを手伝ってくれました。

B1 noun /ˈbed ˌkʌv.ər/

Bed cover

ベッドカバー

Meaning

a protective covering for a bed, typically a bedspread or comforter

Example

She pulled the bed cover up to her chin to stay warm.

彼女は暖かさを保つためにベッドカバーを顎まで引き上げました。

B1 adjective /ˈæbsənt/

absent

欠席

Meaning

not present at a place or event

Example

She was absent from the meeting yesterday.

彼女は昨日会議を欠席していた。

B1 noun /ˈænəlɪst/

analyst

アナリスト

Meaning

a person who studies or examines something carefully to understand it or make decisions

Example

The financial analyst predicted a rise in the stock market.

金融アナリストは株式市場の上昇を予測しました。

B1 adverb /ɪnˈkrɛdɪbli/

incredibly

信じられないほど

Meaning

to a great degree; extremely or unbelievably

Example

The view from the top of the mountain was incredibly beautiful.

山頂からの景色は信じられないほど美しかった。

Meaning

To strike the palms of the hands together, usually to express approval or create a sharp sound.

Example

The audience began to clap loudly after the performance.

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。

B1 adverb /ˈmeɪn.li/

Mainly

主に; おもに

Meaning

for the most part; chiefly; primarily

Example

The conference was mainly about environmental protection and climate change.

会議は主に環境保護と気候変動についてでした。

B1 adjective /drəˈmæt.ɪk/

Dramatic

ドラマチック; 突然で驚くべき; 興奮させると印象的

Meaning

relating to drama; sudden and striking; exciting and impressive

Example

The dramatic sunset painted the sky in brilliant colors.

ドラマティックな夕焼けが空を明るい色で染めた。

B1 noun faʊnˈdeɪʃən

foundation

基礎

Meaning

The lowest load-bearing part of a building, typically below ground level.

Example

The foundation of the building was laid with strong materials.

ビルの基礎は強力な材料で作られました。

B1 phrase bɛst ˈɛf.ərt

best effort

最善の努力

Meaning

The maximum amount of effort or energy that someone can give.

Example

He gave his best effort to complete the task on time.

彼は時間通りに仕事を終えるために最善の努力をした。

B1 verb /fel/

fell

倒す, 伐採する

Meaning

to cut down a tree; to cause to fall; to strike down

Example

The lumberjacks felled several trees in the forest today.

木こりたちは今日、森の中でいくつかの木を倒しました。

B1 verb /ˈɡɑːsɪp/

gossip

ゴシップする

Meaning

to talk about other people's private lives, often in an unkind way

Example

They love to gossip about their neighbors.

彼らは隣人についてゴシップするのが好きです。

B1 noun /dʌst/

dust

ほこり

Meaning

Fine particles of matter.

Example

Road dust is a major pollutant in urban areas.

道路のほこりは都市部で主要な汚染物質です。

B1 noun /leɪn/

lane

小道

Meaning

a narrow road or path, often in the countryside or for specific traffic

Example

They walked down a quiet country lane.

彼らは静かな田舎道を歩いていました。

B1 adjective /rɪˈdɪk.jə.ləs/

Ridiculous

馬鹿げた; ばかばかしい; 不合理な

Meaning

extremely silly or unreasonable; deserving or causing laughter

Example

The idea of building a house without tools is ridiculous.

道具なしで家を建てるアイデアは馬鹿げている。

B1 noun /ˈdʒɪn.dʒər/

Ginger

生姜

Meaning

a hot fragrant spice made from the rhizome of a plant; the plant itself

Example

The chef added fresh ginger to the stir-fry to enhance its flavor and aroma.

シェフは炒め物に新鮮な生姜を加えて、風味と香りを高めました。

B1 noun /ɪnˈdʒɔɪmənt/

enjoyment

楽しみ

Meaning

the state or process of taking pleasure or satisfaction in something

Example

She felt great enjoyment while reading her favorite book.

彼女はお気に入りの本を読んでいるとき、大きな楽しみを感じた。

B1 noun ruːlz ənd ˌrɛɡjʊˈleɪʃənz

rules and regulations

規則と規定

Meaning

Official orders and laws that control how something is done.

Example

Rules and regulations alone cannot change attitudes.

規則と規定だけでは態度を変えることはできません。

B1 noun /tʃɪn/

Chin

あご

Meaning

the protruding part of the face below the mouth, formed by the apex of the lower jaw

Example

He stroked his beard thoughtfully, resting his hand on his chin.

彼は考えながらあごひげを撫で、手をあごに置いた。

B1 adjective /ˈkwɑː.lɪ.faɪd/

Qualified

資格のある; 証明された

Meaning

having the necessary skills, knowledge, or experience for a particular job or activity; certified

Example

She is a qualified doctor with years of experience.

彼女は多くの経験を持つ資格のある医者です。

B1 adjective /ˈhoʊmləs/

homeless

ホームレス

Meaning

Without a home, and therefore typically living on the streets.

Example

The organization helps homeless people find shelter.

その組織はホームレスの人々が避難所を見つけるのを助けています。

B1 noun /ˈiː.tɪŋ ˈhæb.ɪts/

eating habits

食習慣

Meaning

A person's usual pattern and preferences in food consumption.

Example

Developing good eating habits leads to better health.

良い食習慣を身につけることは、健康に良い影響を与える。

B1 noun ˈtʊə.rɪ.zəm

tourism

観光

Meaning

The commercial organization and operation of vacations and visits to places of interest.

Example

Tourism drives economic growth in many countries.

観光業は多くの国で経済成長を促進します。

B1 adverb /ˈθæŋkfəli/

thankfully

幸いにも

Meaning

used to express relief or gratitude

Example

Thankfully, she arrived just in time for the meeting.

幸いにも、彼女は会議にちょうど間に合いました。

B1 noun /pɑːrˌtɪsɪˈpeɪʃən/

participation

参加

Meaning

the action of taking part in something

Example

Her participation in the competition was commendable.

彼女の競技会への参加は称賛に値しました。

B1 verb /kræk/

crack

幸せ

Meaning

To break or cause to break without complete separation; to make a sharp sound.

Example

The glass cracked when it was dropped on the floor.

彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、幸せを隠すことができませんでした。

B1 noun /ˈkaʊn.səl/

council

評議会

Meaning

an assembly of people chosen or elected to make decisions or advise on matters

Example

The city council voted to improve public transportation.

市議会は公共交通の改善のために投票しました。

B1 noun /ˈpɒlɪtɪks/

politics

政治

Meaning

activities related to the governance of a country or area, especially the debate between parties having power

Example

Politics often involves making difficult decisions.

政治はしばしば難しい決定を下すことを伴います。

B1 verb /ɪmˈplɔɪ/

employ

雇う

Meaning

to hire someone to do a job; to use something effectively

Example

The company plans to employ more engineers next year.

その会社は来年、もっと多くのエンジニアを雇う予定です。

B1 noun/adjective /ˈɪnstənt/

instant

瞬間

Meaning

A very short period of time; happening immediately.

Example

He replied in an instant without hesitation.

彼は躊躇うことなく瞬時に返答した。

B1 noun ˈliː.də.ʃɪp

leadership

リーダーシップ

Meaning

The action of leading a group of people or an organization.

Example

Leadership is crucial for institutional success.

リーダーシップは組織の成功にとって重要です。

B1 adjective /ˈdʒɛnərəs/

generous

寛大

Meaning

willing to give or share more than is necessary; kind and giving

Example

She is very generous with her time and money.

彼女は時間とお金にとても寛大です。

B1 noun ˌdɪsədˈvæntɪdʒ

disadvantage

不利

Meaning

An unfavorable circumstance or condition that reduces the chances of success or effectiveness.

Example

Urdu's dominance placed Bengalis at a disadvantage.

ウルドゥー語の支配がベンガル語話者を不利な立場に追い込んだ。

B1 noun /dɪˈbeɪts/

debates

討論

Meaning

Formal discussions where different viewpoints are presented and argued.

Example

Debates on governance lasted throughout the session.

ガバナンスに関する討論はセッション全体を通して行われました。

B1 noun ˈkɒn.fər.əns

conference

会議

Meaning

A formal meeting of people with a shared interest, typically one that takes place over several days.

Example

The climate conference emphasized renewable energy.

気候会議では再生可能エネルギーが強調されました。

B1 adjective /ˌriːəˈlɪstɪk/

realistic

現実的

Meaning

having or showing a sensible and practical idea of what can be achieved or expected

Example

She gave a realistic estimate of the project's cost.

彼女はプロジェクトのコストの現実的な見積もりを出した。

B1 noun /ˈɡæsəˌliːn/

gasoline

ガソリン

Meaning

a liquid fuel made from petroleum, used mainly to power engines in vehicles

Example

The price of gasoline has increased significantly this month.

今月のガソリン価格は大幅に上昇しました。

B1 noun /ʃrɪmp/

Shrimp

エビ

Meaning

a small marine crustacean with a slender body and long legs

Example

We ordered grilled shrimp with garlic butter for dinner.

私たちは夕食にガーリックバターで焼いたエビを注文しました。

B1 adjective /ˈvæljʊəbl/

Valuable

価値がある; 重要な

Meaning

worth a great deal of money; extremely useful or important

Example

The painting is very valuable and worth millions.

その絵画は非常に価値があり、何百万ドルもの価値がある。

B1 adjective /ˈtæl.ən.tɪd/

Talented

才能がある

Meaning

having a natural ability or skill in a particular area

Example

She is a talented musician who plays multiple instruments.

彼女は多くの楽器を演奏する才能ある音楽家です。

B1 adjective /ˈsæt.ɪs.fæk.tər.i/

Satisfactory

満足のいく

Meaning

acceptable; meeting requirements; adequate

Example

The test results were satisfactory.

テストの結果は満足のいくものでした。

B1 noun /ˈɡɪvər/

giver

与える人

Meaning

a person who gives something

Example

She was always a generous giver to charity.

彼女はいつも慈善団体への寛大なギヴァーでした。

B1 verb ɪkˈspændɪŋ

expanding

拡張する

Meaning

Becoming larger or more extensive; increasing in size, number, or importance.

Example

Expanding education opportunities helps reduce inequality.

教育の機会を拡大することは、不平等を減少させるのに役立ちます。

Meaning

The quality of being amusing or entertaining.

Example

His sense of humor always lightens the mood.

B1 verb /ˈɒpəreɪt/

operate

操作する

Meaning

to function; to control or manage; to perform surgery

Example

The surgeon will operate on the patient tomorrow.

外科医は明日患者を手術します。

B1 adjective /sɪˈlek.tɪd/

selected

選ばれた

Meaning

carefully chosen from a group for a particular purpose

Example

He was one of the selected candidates for the scholarship.

彼は奨学金のために選ばれた候補者の一人でした。

B1 adjective /ˈfrʌstreɪtɪd/

frustrated

フラストレーション

Meaning

feeling annoyed or upset because of inability to achieve something

Example

She felt frustrated after failing the exam.

彼女は試験に失敗した後、フラストレーションを感じました。

B1 verb /rɪˈtɜrnɪŋ/

returning

戻る

Meaning

Coming or going back to a place or person.

Example

The group is returning to the port on December 25th.

グループは12月25日に港に戻ります。

B1 noun /kəmˈpəʊzə(r)/

composer

作曲家

Meaning

a person who writes music, especially classical music

Example

The composer is working on a new symphony.

作曲家は新しい交響曲に取り組んでいます。

B1 verb rɪˈdjuːst

reduced

減らす

Meaning

Make smaller or less in amount, degree, or size.

Example

Singapore has reduced plastic usage significantly.

シンガポールはプラスチックの使用を大幅に減らしました。

B1 noun /ˌrep.rɪˈzen.tə.tɪv/

representative

代表者

Meaning

A person chosen or appointed to act or speak for another or others.

Example

The representative addressed critical issues.

代表者は重要な問題に対処しました。

B1 noun /kəˈnuː/

Canoe

カヌー

Meaning

a narrow boat pointed at both ends and moved with a paddle

Example

They paddled their canoe down the peaceful stream.

彼らは穏やかな小川をカヌーで漕いだ。

B1 adjective /ˈlʌv.ɪŋ/

Loving

愛情深い; 世話好きな; 愛と温かさを示す

Meaning

affectionate; caring; showing love and warmth

Example

She is a loving mother who cares deeply for her children.

彼女は子供たちを深く思いやる愛情深い母親です。

B1 noun /ˈlɪsənər/

listener

リスナー

Meaning

a person who listens or pays attention to something, especially to a speaker or sound.

Example

She is a good listener who always understands others' problems.

彼女は他の人の問題をいつも理解する良いリスナーです。

B1 adverb /ˈkɒmənli/

commonly

一般的に

Meaning

usually or by most people

Example

This phrase is commonly used in everyday speech.

このフレーズは日常会話で一般的に使われます。

B1 noun /ˈel.boʊ/

Elbow

肘

Meaning

the joint between the forearm and the upper arm

Example

He hurt his elbow while playing tennis.

彼はテニスをしているときに肘を痛めた。

B1 adjective /kəˈmɪtɪd/

committed

コミットされた

Meaning

Dedicated and loyal to a cause, activity, or relationship.

Example

She is a committed teacher who cares deeply for her students.

彼女は学生たちを深く気にかける、コミットされた教師です。