B1 verb /əˈsoʊsiˌeɪt/

associate

vow

誓う

Meaning

to make a serious promise; to pledge solemnly

Example

They vowed to love each other forever.

彼らは永遠に愛し合うことを誓いました。

C1 adjective /ˌɪnhɒˈspɪtəbl/

inhospitable

住みにくい

Meaning

Harsh and difficult to live in; unfriendly or unwelcoming to guests.

Example

The desert is an inhospitable environment for most plants.

砂漠はほとんどの植物にとって住みにくい環境です。

B2 verb /ˈɔː.tə.meɪt/

automate

自動化する

Meaning

To make a process or system operate automatically by means of machines or computers.

Example

Many companies automate their processes to save time.

多くの企業は時間を節約するためにプロセスを自動化しています。

B2 noun /ˈæl.oʊ ˈvɪər.ə/

Aloe Vera

アロエベラ

Meaning

a succulent plant with thick fleshy leaves and medicinal properties; produces tubular flowers

Example

The aloe vera plant blooms with orange or yellow tubular flowers.

アロエベラの植物はオレンジ色や黄色のチューブ状の花を咲かせます。

C1 adjective /prɪm/

prim

過度に正式または適切

Meaning

stiffly formal and proper in appearance or behavior

Example

She looked prim in her neatly pressed dress.

彼女はきちんとアイロンがかけられたドレスを着てプリムに見えた。

C2 noun /ˈɡlæsi fɪʃ/

Glassy fish

ガラスの魚

Meaning

a transparent freshwater fish with a glassy appearance, popular in aquariums

Example

The glassy fish is known for its transparent body and peaceful nature.

ガラスの魚はその透明な体と穏やかな性格で知られています。

C2 verb /məˈmɔːriəlaɪz/

memorialize

記念する

Meaning

to preserve the memory of a person or event, often through a ceremony, monument, or record

Example

The city decided to memorialize the hero with a statue in the central square.

その都市は中央広場に英雄の像を立てて英雄を記念することに決めました。

C2 verb /ˈɡæmbəl/

gambol

楽しく跳ねる

Meaning

to run or jump about playfully

Example

The lambs gamboled in the field under the sun.

羊たちは太陽の下で野原を元気に跳ね回っていました。

B1 noun /kræb/

Crab

カニ

Meaning

a crustacean with a broad carapace, stalked eyes, and five pairs of legs, the first pair of which are modified as pincers

Example

The crab scuttled sideways across the sand.

カニは砂の上を横向きに這って行った。

A2 noun /ˈoʊ.nər/

Owner

所有者

Meaning

a person who owns something; someone who has legal possession of property

Example

The owner of the restaurant greeted us warmly.

レストランの所有者は私たちを温かく迎え入れてくれました。

A2 noun ˌpɒpjuˈleɪʃən

population

人口

Meaning

All the inhabitants of a particular place; the number of people living in a country or region.

Example

The population supported autonomy.

人口は自治を支持しました。

C1 noun /ˈrɒndɪvuː/

rendezvous

会合

Meaning

a meeting or appointment at an agreed time and place

Example

They arranged a secret rendezvous at the café.

彼らはカフェで秘密の会合を手配しました。

C2 adjective /ˌsuː.pɚˈsɪl.i.əs/

supercilious

傲慢な

Meaning

Behaving or looking as though one thinks one is superior to others; arrogant and disdainful.

Example

She gave him a supercilious smile as if he was beneath her.

彼女は彼に傲慢な笑顔を見せた、まるで彼が彼女より下のように。

B2 adverb /ˌɑːrtɪˈfɪʃəli/

Artificially

人工的に;

Meaning

by artificial means; not naturally; in a fake manner

Example

The lake was artificially created for irrigation purposes.

その湖は灌漑目的で人工的に作られました。

A2 noun /bel/

Bell

鐘

Meaning

a hollow metal device that makes a ringing sound when struck

Example

The church bell rang at noon.

教会の鐘は正午に鳴りました。

C1 adjective /ʌnˈɒnəd/

unhonoured

敬われない

Meaning

not respected or given the recognition that is deserved; treated without honor

Example

He felt unhonoured after his years of service were ignored.

長年の奉仕が無視され、彼は敬われないと感じた。

B1 noun pɔːrt

Port

港

Meaning

A town or city with a harbor where ships load or unload.

Example

Ports improve maritime trade.

港は海上貿易を改善します。

A1 noun /deɪ/

Day

日

Meaning

a period of twenty-four hours; the time during which there is light

Example

What a beautiful day it is today with clear blue skies!

今日は青空が広がる美しい日です！

C2 noun /ˈɡoʊld.moʊ.hɜːr/

Goldmohur

黄花木

Meaning

A tropical tree with bright orange-red flowers, also known as flame tree or royal poinciana

Example

The goldmohur tree bloomed beautifully in the summer heat.

夏の暑さの中で、ゴールドモフルの木は美しく花を咲かせた。

B2 adjective /ˈruːθ.ləs/

Ruthless

無慈悲な; 残酷な; 情け容赦ない

Meaning

showing no pity or compassion; cruel; merciless

Example

The ruthless dictator showed no mercy to his enemies.

その無慈悲な独裁者は、彼の敵に対して一切の慈悲を示さなかった。

C2 noun /ɛmˈpɔːriəm/

emporium

大規模な店

Meaning

A large retail store selling a wide variety of goods.

Example

They visited the new emporium to buy furniture and home decor.

彼らは新しいエンポリウムを訪れて、家具とホームデコールを買いました。

C2 noun vəˈlɪʃən

volition

意志

Meaning

The faculty or power of using one's will; the power of choosing or determining.

Example

She left the job of her own volition.

彼女は自分の意思で仕事を辞めました。

C2 noun, verb /ˈæseɪ/

assay

分析

Meaning

To test or analyze the quality, purity, or content of a substance; the act of such testing.

Example

The scientists assayed the mineral sample for gold content.

科学者たちは金の含有量を調べるために鉱物サンプルをアセイしました。

C1 adjective /ɪnˈsʌf.ər.ə.bəl/

insufferable

耐え難い

Meaning

Too extreme to bear; intolerable.

Example

The heat during the summer was insufferable.

夏の暑さは耐え難かった。

A2 noun /ˈbæskɪtbɔːl/

basketball

Meaning

a game played by two teams who try to score points by throwing a ball through a hoop

Example

He loves playing basketball with his friends.

B2 adjective ˌæn.tiˌdɪs.krɪˈmɪn.eɪ.ʃən

anti-discrimination

反差別的

Meaning

Opposed to or working against discrimination; promoting equal treatment regardless of differences.

Example

The anti-discrimination movement was groundbreaking.

反差別的運動は画期的でした。

C2 adjective /veɪnˈɡlɔːriəs/

vainglorious

うぬぼれた

Meaning

Excessively proud of oneself or one’s achievements; boastful.

Example

The vainglorious leader boasted about his minor achievements.

その自惚れたリーダーは自分の些細な成果を自慢していた。

C2 noun /ˈdəʊ.lər/

dolor

痛み

Meaning

A state of great sorrow or distress.

Example

The nation was in deep dolor after the tragedy.

国は悲劇の後、深い痛みに沈んでいた。

C1 phrase ˌhjuː.məˈnɪt.ər.i.kəˈtæs.trə.fi

humanitarian catastrophe

人道的災害

Meaning

A widespread disaster affecting human life, health, and well-being on a large scale.

Example

The war created a humanitarian catastrophe.

戦争は人道的災害を引き起こした。

C2 verb /əˈniːl/

anneal

熱処理で硬化する

Meaning

To heat and cool metal or glass to make it stronger or less brittle.

Example

The blacksmith annealed the steel to improve its durability.

鍛冶屋は鋼を熱処理してその耐久性を向上させました。

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。

C2 verb /bɪˈhuːvz/

behooves

必要である

Meaning

third person singular form of 'behoove'; means it is proper or necessary

Example

It behooves every citizen to follow the law.

すべての市民は法律を守るべきです。

C2 adjective /əbˈstrɛpərəs/

obstreperous

騒がしくて制御が難しい

Meaning

Noisy and difficult to control.

Example

The obstreperous students disrupted the class.

騒がしい学生たちが授業を妨害した。

C1 verb /ˌriːˈmɒdəl/

remodel

改装する

Meaning

To change the structure or form of something, especially a building.

Example

They decided to remodel their kitchen last summer.

彼らは昨年の夏にキッチンをリモデルすることに決めました。

A1 noun /reɪn/

Rain

雨

Meaning

water that falls from clouds in small drops

Example

The heavy rain forced us to stay indoors.

強い雨が私たちを屋内に閉じ込めました。

A2 verb /pɒp/

pop

弾ける

Meaning

to make a short, sharp sound, or to burst or break with such a sound

Example

The balloon popped when I accidentally pricked it with a pin.

風船は、私が間違ってピンで刺したときに破裂しました。

C2 noun /ˌɪnvəˈlɪdɪti/

invalidity

無効性

Meaning

the state of being invalid, legally void, or lacking force or validity

Example

The court ruled that the contract suffered from invalidity.

裁判所はその契約に無効性があると判断した。

B1 noun /ˈdʒɛntəlmən/

gentleman

紳士

Meaning

a man who is polite, courteous, and honorable

Example

He opened the door for her like a true gentleman.

彼は本物の紳士のように彼女のためにドアを開けた。

B2 noun /ˈvɛtərən/

veteran

経験豊富な人 / 退役軍人

Meaning

a person who has long experience in a particular field or an ex-member of the armed forces

Example

He is a veteran of the software industry.

彼はソフトウェア業界のベテランです。

C2 noun /ˈhjuːməs/

humus

腐植土

Meaning

The dark, organic material in soil formed from decayed plants and animals.

Example

The gardener enriched the soil with humus to improve plant growth.

庭師は植物の成長を促進するために土にフムスを加えました。

C2 verb /ɛnˈdʒɔɪn/

enjoin

命じる, 禁止する

Meaning

to instruct or urge someone to do something; to prohibit legally

Example

The judge enjoined the company from continuing its activities.

裁判官は会社に活動を続けることを禁じました。

B2 verb /əˈblaɪdʒ/

oblige

義務付ける

Meaning

to compel or require someone to do something; to help or do a favor

Example

I would be happy to oblige you with the information you need.

必要な情報を提供してお手伝いできれば嬉しいです。

A1 noun /tʃaɪld/

child

子供

Meaning

a young human being below the age of puberty or below the legal age of majority

Example

The child played happily in the park.

その子供は公園で楽しそうに遊んでいました。

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 roʊps

ropes

ロープ

Meaning

A length of thick strong cord made by twisting together strands of hemp, sisal, nylon, or similar material.

Example

The ropes were tied securely to lift the heavy load.

ロープは重い荷物を持ち上げるためにしっかりと結ばれていました。

C2 noun /ˈtrʌmpəri/

trumpery

無価値なナンセンスまたは見せかけのあるが無価値なもの

Meaning

worthless nonsense or showy but worthless things

Example

The speech was full of political trumpery.

その演説は政治的なトランプリーで満ちていた。

A2 adjective /ˈsɜːr.tən/

Certain

確信している; 確かな; 疑いなく

Meaning

confident and sure; without doubt; definitely true

Example

I am certain that we will succeed.

私は確信しています、私たちは成功します。

C1 noun /ˈdʒiː.nəs/

genus

属

Meaning

a category in biological classification ranking above species and below family

Example

The tiger belongs to the genus Panthera.

トラはパンサー属に属します。

C2 adjective /ɪnˈsuːpərəbl/

insuperable

克服できない

Meaning

Impossible to overcome or surpass.

Example

The team faced insuperable challenges during the expedition.

チームは遠征中に克服できない課題に直面しました。

B2 adverb /ðɛrˈæftər/

thereafter

その後

Meaning

from that time on

Example

He moved to Canada and thereafter started a new life.

彼はカナダに引っ越し、その後新しい人生を始めました。

B2 verb /ɪˈvɑːlv/

evolve

Meaning

to develop gradually, especially into a more complex or advanced state

Example

Over time, the company evolved into a global brand.

C2 verb /ɡɜːrd/

gird

帯びる

Meaning

to encircle with a belt or band; to prepare for action

Example

The knight girded his sword before battle.

騎士は戦闘の前に剣を帯びた。

C2 noun /ˈwɪndbæɡ/

windbag

おしゃべりな人

Meaning

a person who talks too much, especially in a boring or boastful way

Example

Everyone avoided the windbag at the party because he never let anyone else speak.

パーティーでみんなはそのおしゃべりな人を避けた、なぜなら彼は他の誰にも話す機会を与えなかったから。

B1 noun /ˈæksɛnt/

accent

アクセント

Meaning

a distinctive way of pronouncing a language, especially one associated with a particular country or region

Example

She spoke English with a strong French accent.

彼女は強いフランス語のアクセントで英語を話しました。

C2 verb /proʊˈskraɪb/

proscribe

禁止する

Meaning

to forbid something by law or authority

Example

The new law will proscribe the use of harmful chemicals in farming.

新しい法律は農業で有害な化学物質の使用を禁止します。

B2 noun /ˌsuː.pərˈstɪʃ.ən/

Superstition

迷信

Meaning

a belief or practice considered irrational or supernatural

Example

Breaking a mirror brings seven years of bad luck is a common superstition.

鏡を壊すと7年間の不運を招く、これは一般的な迷信です。

A2 noun /ˈeər kənˈdɪʃ.ən.ər/

Air conditioner

エアコン

Meaning

a system that controls the temperature, humidity, and air quality in a building or room

Example

We turned on the air conditioner because it was too hot outside.

外が暑すぎたので、エアコンをつけました。

B1 noun /ˈkæmpəs/

campus

キャンパス

Meaning

The grounds and buildings of a university, college, or school.

Example

The university campus is filled with students during the fall semester.

大学のキャンパスは秋学期中に学生でいっぱいです。

C1 adjective /ˈvɪskəs/

viscous

粘性の

Meaning

Having a thick, sticky consistency between solid and liquid.

Example

Honey is a viscous liquid that flows slowly.

蜂蜜は遅く流れる粘性の液体です。

C1 noun ˌʌndərˈprɪvəlɪdʒd ɡruːps

underprivileged groups

恵まれないグループ

Meaning

Groups of people who lack basic necessities or advantages that are available to other members of society.

Example

Underprivileged groups benefit from social initiatives.

恵まれないグループは社会的なイニシアティブから利益を得ます。

C2 verb /əˈvɜːr/

aver

断言する

Meaning

to state or assert something confidently and strongly

Example

She averred that she was innocent.

彼女は無罪だと主張した。

A1 verb /fərˈɡet/

forget

忘れる

Meaning

to be unable to remember something; to fail to bring something to mind

Example

Don't forget to lock the door when you leave.

出かけるときはドアを閉め忘れないでください。

A2 noun /hoʊl/

Hole

穴; 穴ぼこ;

Meaning

a hollow place in a solid body or surface; an opening through something

Example

The dog dug a deep hole in the backyard to bury its favorite bone.

犬は裏庭に深い穴を掘って、お気に入りの骨を埋めました。

B2 verb /sniːk/

sneak

Meaning

to move quietly and secretly to avoid being noticed

Example

He tried to sneak into the house without waking anyone.

B2 noun ˈfreɪm.wɜːks

frameworks

枠組み

Meaning

A basic structure underlying a system, concept, or text; an essential supporting structure.

Example

Frameworks define the basis of systems.

枠組みはシステムの基盤を定義します。

C1 verb /bɪˈwɪldər/

bewilder

困惑させる

Meaning

to cause someone to be confused or puzzled

Example

The complex instructions bewildered the students.

複雑な指示は学生を困惑させました。

C2 adjective /ˌkɒn.tjʊˈmeɪ.ʃəs/

contumacious

反抗的な, 不従順な

Meaning

stubbornly disobedient or rebellious

Example

The contumacious student refused to follow the school rules.

その反抗的な学生は学校の規則に従うことを拒否しました。

C1 adjective liːst prɪˈpeərd

least prepared

最も準備ができていない

Meaning

Having the minimum level of readiness or equipment to handle a situation.

Example

Bangladesh is among the least prepared for climate adaptation.

バングラデシュは気候変動適応のために最も準備ができていない国の一つです。

A2 noun /ˈmædʒɪk/

magic

魔法

Meaning

the use of mysterious or supernatural powers to influence events

Example

The magician amazed the crowd with his magic.

マジシャンは彼のマジックで観客を驚かせました。

C1 noun /ɪˈnɜː.ʃə/

Inertia

慣性; 活動の欠如

Meaning

a tendency to do nothing or remain unchanged; lack of activity or movement

Example

The team's inertia prevented them from adapting to the rapidly changing market conditions.

チームの慣性は、急速に変化する市場の状況に適応するのを妨げました。

B1 adjective /ɪmˈpruːvd/

improved

改善された

Meaning

made better or enhanced in quality or condition

Example

Her health has significantly improved since last month.

彼女の健康は先月から大きく改善されました。

C2 adjective əˈsɪd.ju.əs

assiduous

勤勉な、熱心な

Meaning

Showing great care and perseverance; diligent and hardworking.

Example

His assiduous efforts led to a successful career.

彼の勤勉な努力は成功したキャリアにつながった。

B2 noun /ˌpʌɪ.əˈnɪr/

Pioneer

新しい領域を探索または定住する最初の人；新しいアイデアや方法を開発する人

Meaning

a person who is among the first to explore or settle a new area; someone who develops new ideas or methods

Example

She was a pioneer in the field of computer science.

彼女はコンピュータサイエンスの分野で先駆者でした。

B2 noun /heɪl/

Hail

ひょう

Meaning

pellets of frozen rain that fall in showers from cumulonimbus clouds; a greeting or acclaim

Example

The sudden hailstorm damaged many cars in the parking lot with large ice pellets.

突然のひょうの嵐が大きな氷の玉で駐車場の車を多く破壊しました。

C2 noun /ˌɡrɛnəˈdɪə/

grenadier

グレネディア

Meaning

A soldier who specialized in throwing grenades; later used to describe an elite infantryman.

Example

The grenadier stood proudly at the front of the regiment.

そのグレネディアは部隊の前で誇らしげに立っていた。

C2 noun /liːdʒ/

liege

領主

Meaning

A feudal lord entitled to allegiance and service; a loyal subject.

Example

The knight pledged loyalty to his liege.

騎士は彼の領主に忠誠を誓った。

B2 noun ˌbaɪ.oʊ.dɪˈvɝː.sə.t̬i

biodiversity

生物多様性

Meaning

The variety of life in the world or in a particular habitat or ecosystem.

Example

Rainforests are home to immense biodiversity.

熱帯雨林は膨大な生物多様性を持っています。

A1 preposition/adverb/conjunction /bɪˈfɔːr/

before

前に

Meaning

At an earlier time; in front of in order or place.

Example

She arrived before the meeting started.

彼女は会議が始まる前に到着した。

B2 verb /swaɪp/

swipe

スワイプする

Meaning

to move your finger across a touch screen or to hit with a sweeping motion

Example

He swiped left on the photo.

彼は写真で左にスワイプしました。

C2 adjective /rɪˈprɛsəbl̩/

repressible

抑制可能

Meaning

Capable of being restrained or suppressed.

Example

The movement proved to be hardly repressible.

その運動はほとんど抑制可能であることが証明されました。

B1 noun /ˈfiːdbæk/

feedback

フィードバック

Meaning

information or opinions about how well someone is doing something

Example

She asked her teacher for feedback on her essay.

彼女はエッセイについて先生にフィードバックを求めました。

B1 verb /beɪð/

bathe

入浴

Meaning

to wash oneself; to clean the body with water

Example

I bathe every morning before going to work.

私は毎朝、仕事に行く前にお風呂に入ります。

B2 adjective /θiˈætrɪkl/

theatrical

劇的

Meaning

Relating to the theater or exaggerated and dramatic in behavior or style.

Example

Her theatrical performance won the audience's applause.

彼女の劇的なパフォーマンスは観客の拍手を浴びた。

B2 noun /ɪˈlɛktrɪk drɪl/

Electric drill

電動ドリル

Meaning

A power tool used for drilling holes in various materials

Example

He used an electric drill to make holes in the wall for hanging pictures.

彼は壁に絵を掛けるために電動ドリルを使って穴を開けました。

C2 adjective /ˈfuːlˌhɑːrdi/

foolhardy

無謀な

Meaning

Recklessly bold or rash; taking foolish risks.

Example

It was foolhardy of him to climb the mountain without proper gear.

適切な装備なしで山に登るのは無謀だった。

B2 noun /ˈboʊld.nəs/

Boldness

大胆さ; 勇気

Meaning

willingness to take risks; confidence and courage in behavior

Example

Her boldness in confronting the problem impressed everyone.

問題に立ち向かう彼女の大胆さは、皆を感動させた。

C1 phrase ˌdɪp.ləˈmæt.ɪk rɛz.əˈluː.ʃən

diplomatic resolution

外交的解決

Meaning

A peaceful solution to conflicts through negotiation and diplomatic channels.

Example

A diplomatic resolution is necessary for peace.

平和には外交的解決が必要です。

C1 verb /kwentʃ/

quench

渇きを癒す

Meaning

to satisfy thirst by drinking; to extinguish fire

Example

He drank water to quench his thirst after the long run.

長いランニングの後、彼は喉の渇きを癒すために水を飲みました。

A1 adjective /ˈlɪtl/

little

小さい

Meaning

Small in size, amount, or degree.

Example

He drank a little water before going to bed.

彼は寝る前に少し水を飲んだ。

C1 verb /diːˈfjuːz/

defuse

Meaning

To make a situation less dangerous, tense, or explosive; to remove a fuse from a bomb.

Example

The negotiator helped defuse the tense situation.

C1 adverb /maɪˈnjuːtli/

Minutely

慎重に

Meaning

in very small detail; extremely carefully

Example

The detective examined the evidence minutely.

探偵は証拠を慎重に調べました。

A2 noun /ˈdeɪ.tə/

Data

データ

Meaning

facts and statistics collected together for reference or analysis; information in digital form

Example

Scientists analyzed the data from thousands of experiments to reach their conclusion.

科学者たちは、何千もの実験から得られたデータを分析して、結論に達しました。

C2 noun /əˈfreɪ/

affray

公開喧嘩

Meaning

A public fight or noisy disturbance that causes alarm.

Example

The police were called to break up an affray outside the stadium.

警察はスタジアム外での喧嘩を止めるために呼ばれました。

C2 adjective /kəˈrɛlətɪv/

correlative

相関的な

Meaning

having a mutual relationship; corresponding

Example

The increase in temperature is correlative with the melting of glaciers.

温度の上昇は氷河の融解と関連しています。

B2 noun /ɡeɪz/

Gaze

じっと見つめること; 特定の方向に集中的に見る

Meaning

a steady intent look; to look steadily and intently in a particular direction

Example

She met his intense gaze across the crowded room and felt her heart skip a beat.

彼女は混雑した部屋の中で彼の強い視線を交わし、心臓が一瞬止まるのを感じた。

C1 noun /nɑːtʃ/

notch

切り込み

Meaning

A small cut or groove on the edge or surface of something; a level or degree of achievement.

Example

He carved a notch on the stick to mark the days.

彼は日数を記録するために棒に切り込みを入れました。

A2 noun /ˈɡrændˌpeə.rənt/

grandparent

祖父/祖母

Meaning

the parent of one's father or mother

Example

My grandparents live in a small village near the hills.

私の祖父母は小さな村に住んでおり、丘の近くにあります。

C1 noun /ˈhɒrəˌskoʊp/

horoscope

ホロスコープ

Meaning

A forecast of a person's future based on the positions of the stars and planets at their birth.

Example

She read her horoscope every morning to see what the stars predicted.

彼女は毎朝、自分のホロスコープを読んで、星が何を予測したかを確認していました。

B2 adjective /dɪˈstɜː.bɪŋ/

disturbing

気になる

Meaning

causing anxiety, worry, or emotional distress

Example

The news about the accident was deeply disturbing.

事故のニュースは非常に気分を害するものでした。

B2 verb /ɪmˈbɒdi/

embody

具現化する

Meaning

To give tangible or visible form to an idea, quality, or feeling.

Example

She embodies the spirit of generosity.

彼女は寛大さの精神を体現しています。

A2 noun /biːn/

Bean

豆

Meaning

an edible seed, typically kidney-shaped, growing in long pods on certain leguminous plants

Example

We planted green beans in our vegetable garden this spring.

私たちはこの春に私たちの野菜庭に緑の豆を植えました。

B1 noun səˈplaɪ

supply

供給。サプライ。

Meaning

A stock or amount of something supplied or available for use.

Example

Supply chains ensure resource availability.

サプライチェーンは資源の利用可能性を確保します。

C2 noun /ˈsɒlɪˌsɪzəm/

solecism

文法ミス

Meaning

a grammatical mistake in speech or writing; a breach of good manners or etiquette

Example

His speech was full of solecisms and awkward phrases.

彼のスピーチは文法ミスと不器用なフレーズでいっぱいだった。

B2 verb /ˈskrɪbəl/

scribble

落書きする

Meaning

to write or draw carelessly or quickly

Example

The child scribbled all over the wall.

子供は壁に落書きをした。

C1 verb /ɪˈlɪsɪt/

elicit

引き出す

Meaning

To draw out a response, answer, or reaction from someone.

Example

The teacher’s question elicited thoughtful answers from the students.

先生の質問は生徒たちから思慮深い回答を引き出しました。

C1 adjective /ˈskɛtʃi/

sketchy

不完全

Meaning

not thorough or detailed; suspicious or unsafe

Example

The details of the project were still sketchy.

プロジェクトの詳細はまだ不完全でした。

C2 verb /ˈsʌk.əl/

suckle

授乳する

Meaning

to feed a baby or young animal with milk from the breast or udder

Example

The mother cat suckled her kittens in the basket.

母猫はバスケットで子猫にお乳を与えていました。

B1 noun /ˈfaɪ.tər/

Fighter

戦闘機

Meaning

a military aircraft designed for attacking other aircraft; a person who fights

Example

The fighter jet flew overhead during the military parade.

戦闘機は軍事パレードの間に私たちの頭上を飛びました。

B2 adjective /ˈhɑːrtˌbreɪkɪŋ/

Heartbreaking

胸が痛むような; 心を打つ; 哀れな

Meaning

causing overwhelming distress; very sad or disappointing

Example

The documentary showed heartbreaking scenes of children in poverty.

ドキュメンタリーは貧困の中の子供たちの胸が痛むようなシーンを見せました。

C1 noun/verb /ˈɡlɪmər/

glimmer

かすかな光

Meaning

A faint or wavering light; to shine with a faint light.

Example

A glimmer of hope shone in her eyes.

彼女の目に希望のかすかな光が輝いていた。

B2 adjective /ˈkɒm.pɪ.tənt/

Competent

有能な; 能力がある

Meaning

having the necessary skill or knowledge to do something successfully; capable

Example

She is a competent manager who handles all tasks efficiently.

彼女はすべてのタスクを効率的に処理する有能なマネージャーです。

B2 noun /sloʊp/

Slope

坂; 傾斜地

Meaning

an inclined surface; a piece of ground that is not level

Example

We walked up the steep slope of the mountain.

私たちは山の急な坂を登りました。

B1 verb /klæp/

clap

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.

C1 noun /ˈmoʊɡəl/

mogul

大物

Meaning

A powerful or influential person, especially in business or media.

Example

He became a tech mogul by founding a billion-dollar company.

彼は10億ドルの会社を創業してテクノロジーの大物になった。

A1 noun/verb /eɪdʒ/

age

年齢

Meaning

The length of time that a person has lived; to grow older.

Example

She asked his age politely.

彼女は彼の年齢を丁寧に尋ねました。

A2 noun, verb /bɑːr/

bar

バー, ブロックする

Meaning

a counter where drinks are served; to prevent or block

Example

They decided to meet at the bar after work.

仕事の後、バーで会うことに決めました。

C2 adverb /ˈɪntʃmiːl/

inchmeal

少しずつ

Meaning

Gradually, little by little.

Example

The old castle fell inchmeal into ruin.

その古い城は少しずつ廃墟になった。

C1 noun /dɪsˈlɛksiə/

dyslexia

ディスレクシア

Meaning

A learning disorder characterized by difficulty reading due to problems identifying speech sounds and decoding words.

Example

The teacher used special methods to help the student with dyslexia.

先生はディスレクシアの学生を助けるために特別な方法を使いました。

C2 noun /ˈæl.ɪ.mənt/

aliment

食物

Meaning

food or nourishment that sustains life

Example

Fruits and vegetables are important aliments for a healthy body.

果物と野菜は健康な体のための重要な食物です。

B1 adjective /ˈsplendɪd/

Splendid

素晴らしい; 壮大な; 印象的な

Meaning

magnificent; excellent; very impressive

Example

The castle looked splendid in the sunset.

お城は夕日で素晴らしく見えました。