B2 verb /əˈstaʊnd/

astound

仰天させる

Meaning

to greatly surprise or amaze someone

Example

The magician's final trick astounded the audience.

そのマジシャンの最後の手品は観客を仰天させた。

B2 verb /ɪnˈspekt/

inspect

検査する

Meaning

to examine something carefully to check for problems or faults

Example

The engineer will inspect the building for structural damage.

エンジニアは建物の構造的な損傷を検査します。

B2 noun, adjective /tɑːrt/

tart

Meaning

A small pie with a sweet or savory filling; or having a sharp, sour taste.

Example

She served a delicious apple tart for dessert.

B2 noun/verb /ræft/

raft

筏

Meaning

A flat structure made of logs or planks tied together, used as a boat or floating platform; to travel or transport on such a structure.

Example

They built a raft to cross the river.

彼らは川を渡るために筏を作った。

B2 verb /sɪp/

sip

すする

Meaning

to drink in small quantities; to taste carefully

Example

She sipped her tea slowly while reading the newspaper.

彼女は新聞を読みながら、ゆっくりとお茶をすすっていました。

B2 verb /dɪˈzɒlv/

dissolve

Meaning

to melt or become liquid; to officially end or break up an agreement or organization

Example

The sugar will dissolve quickly in hot tea.

B2 adjective /məˈkænɪkəl/

mechanical

幸せ

Meaning

relating to machines or the way they work

Example

She has a good understanding of mechanical systems.

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。

B2 verb /fʊlˈfɪl/

fulfil

果たす

Meaning

to complete or achieve something that was expected or promised; to satisfy a requirement or desire

Example

She worked hard to fulfil her dream of becoming a doctor.

彼女は医者になる夢を果たすために一生懸命働いた。

B2 noun /ɔː/

awe

驚嘆

Meaning

a feeling of deep respect mixed with fear or wonder

Example

The children looked at the fireworks in awe.

子供たちは花火を驚嘆して見ていました。

B2 noun /spaʊs/

spouse

配偶者

Meaning

a person's husband or wife

Example

Each employee may include their spouse in the health insurance plan.

各従業員は配偶者を健康保険プランに含めることができます。

B2 noun /broʊtʃ/

brooch

Meaning

a decorative jewelry pin that is attached to clothing

Example

She wore a beautiful silver brooch on her jacket.

B2 adjective /ˈvaɪtl/

vital

不可欠

Meaning

essential or necessary for life or success

Example

It's vital to stay hydrated during the summer.

夏の間に水分補給をすることは不可欠です。

B2 verb /kəˈrɛspɒnd/

correspond

通信する

Meaning

to communicate by exchanging letters or messages

Example

I correspond regularly with my old friends.

私は定期的に古い友達と通信しています。

B2 adjective /ˈprɛdʒədɪst/

prejudiced

偏見のある

Meaning

having or showing a dislike or bias against a person or group without proper reason

Example

He was prejudiced against people from other regions.

彼は他の地域の人々に対して偏見を持っていた。

B2 noun /ˈbætəlˌfiːld/

battlefield

戦場

Meaning

a place where a battle is fought

Example

The battlefield was covered with the remnants of the fight.

戦場は戦いの残骸で覆われていた。

B2 noun /ˈmɒtəʊ/

motto

モットー

Meaning

A short sentence or phrase that expresses a guiding belief or principle.

Example

Her motto in life is 'never give up.'

彼女の人生のモットーは「決して諦めないこと」です。

B2 adjective /ˈædmərəbəl/

Admirable

賞賛に値する

Meaning

প্রশংসনীয়; চমৎকার;

Example

Her dedication to helping others is truly admirable.

彼女の他人を助ける献身は本当に賞賛に値します。

B2 noun /ˈɡæmblɪŋ/

gambling

ギャンブル

Meaning

the activity of betting money or valuables on an outcome, often involving risk

Example

He got addicted to gambling at the casino.

彼はカジノでギャンブルに依存するようになった。

B2 adjective /ʌnˈiːkwəl/

Unequal

不平等; 不正;

Meaning

not the same in quantity, size, or value; not fair or just

Example

The distribution of wealth is unequal in many countries.

多くの国々では、富の分配は不平等です。

B2 verb /ˈʃætər/

shatter

壊れる

Meaning

To break suddenly into many small pieces.

Example

The glass will shatter if you drop it.

ガラスは落とすと壊れる。

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。

B2 noun /ˈaɪ.lɪd/

Eyelid

まぶた

Meaning

either of the upper or lower folds of skin that cover the eye when closed

Example

Her eyelids felt heavy with sleep.

彼女のまぶたは眠気で重く感じた。

B2 noun ˈdevəsteɪtɪŋ ˈkɒnsɪkwənsɪz

devastating consequences

壊滅的な結果

Meaning

Extremely harmful or destructive results or effects

Example

Air pollution has devastating consequences for health.

大気汚染は健康に壊滅的な結果をもたらす。

B2 adjective /əˈfekʃənət/

Affectionate

愛情深い; 思いやりのある; 優しい; 愛情を示す

Meaning

loving; caring; tender; showing affection

Example

She is very affectionate towards her children.

彼女は子供たちにとても愛情深いです。

B2 verb /nɪˈɡoʊ.ʃi.eɪt/

negotiate

交渉する

Meaning

To discuss something formally in order to reach an agreement.

Example

They negotiated a fair deal with the supplier.

彼らはサプライヤーと公平な取引を交渉した。

B2 adjective /spɒnˈteɪniəs/

Spontaneous

自発的な

Meaning

done without planning; natural and unforced

Example

Their spontaneous dance in the rain was beautiful.

雨の中で彼らの自発的なダンスは美しかった。

B2 noun /dɪˈvoʊ.ʃən/

Devotion

献身; 忠誠; 熱意

Meaning

love, loyalty, or enthusiasm for a person, activity, or cause

Example

Her devotion to helping others made her a beloved figure in the community.

他人を助けることへの献身が、彼女をコミュニティで愛される存在にしました。

B2 noun /ˈdʒel.i fɪʃ/

Jelly fish

クラゲ

Meaning

a soft-bodied marine animal with a gelatinous umbrella-shaped body and trailing tentacles

Example

The jellyfish floated gracefully through the water with its translucent body.

クラゲは透明な体で優雅に水の中を漂っていた。

B2 noun /eɪk/

Ache

痛み

Meaning

a continuous or prolonged dull pain in a part of one's body

Example

He had a terrible headache after working late.

彼は遅くまで働いた後、ひどい頭痛に悩まされた。

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 /ˌprɒpəˈzɪʃən/

proposition

提案, 計画

Meaning

A statement, idea, or plan put forward for consideration or discussion.

Example

The company made a business proposition to the investors.

会社は投資家にビジネスの提案をしました。

B2 noun /ˈrem.ə.di/

Remedy

薬; 治療; 問題解決の手段

Meaning

a medicine or treatment for a disease; a solution to a problem

Example

This herbal remedy helps with headaches.

このハーブの薬は頭痛に効く。

B2 verb /ˈvɪʒuəlaɪz/

visualize

視覚化する

Meaning

To form a mental image of something; to imagine.

Example

She tried to visualize her success before the big presentation.

彼女は大きなプレゼンテーションの前に自分の成功をビジュアライズしようとした。

B2 noun /ˈkwɒr.əl/

Quarrel

口論; 争い

Meaning

an angry argument or disagreement between people

Example

They had a quarrel about money and stopped talking to each other.

彼らはお金のことで口論し、互いに話すのをやめました。

B2 noun /ˈrep.taɪl/

Reptile

爬虫類

Meaning

a cold-blooded animal with scaly skin that lays eggs on land

Example

The lizard is a common reptile found in gardens.

トカゲは庭で見られる一般的な爬虫類です。

B2 verb /əˈpoʊz/

oppose

反対する

Meaning

to disagree with or resist; to act against

Example

Many citizens oppose the new tax policy.

多くの市民が新しい税制政策に反対しています。

B2 adjective + noun অ্যাডভার্স ইমপ্যাক্ট

adverse impact

悪影響

Meaning

A negative or harmful effect or influence on something.

Example

Long screen time has an adverse impact on hand muscles.

長時間の画面の使用は手の筋肉に悪影響を及ぼします。

B2 noun /oʊk/

oak

オークの木

Meaning

a large tree that produces acorns and has strong, hard wood

Example

The old oak tree provided shade for the entire yard.

古いオークの木は庭全体に日陰を提供しました。

B2 noun /kənˈstreɪnt/

constraint

制約

Meaning

a limitation or restriction

Example

Time is the biggest constraint in completing the project.

プロジェクトを完了するための最大の制約は時間です。

B2 verb /kənˈfɜːr/

confer

Meaning

to discuss something important or to grant or bestow something

Example

The committee will confer to decide on the new policy.

B2 noun /ˈtɜːrbən/

Turban

ターバン

Meaning

a head covering made by wrapping a long piece of cloth around the head

Example

The Sikh man wore a colorful turban.

シク教の男性はカラフルなターバンを着けていました。

B2 noun /ˌekspləˈreɪʃən/

exploration

探査

Meaning

the action of traveling through or studying an area to learn more about it

Example

Space exploration has expanded our understanding of the universe.

宇宙探査は私たちの宇宙に対する理解を広げました。

B2 adjective /ˈkrɒnɪk/

chronic

慢性的

Meaning

Lasting for a long time or constantly recurring, often describing illness.

Example

She suffers from chronic back pain.

彼女は慢性的な背中の痛みに悩まされています。

B2 adjective /ɪmˈper.ə.tɪv/

imperative

命令形

Meaning

Of vital importance; crucial; giving or expressing a command.

Example

It is imperative to address the climate crisis immediately.

気候危機に直ちに対処することがインペラティブです。

B2 noun /ˈmɑːrkɪtˌpleɪs/

marketplace

市場

Meaning

a place where goods and services are bought and sold; an open area for trade

Example

The town's marketplace is crowded every Friday morning.

街の市場は毎週金曜日の朝に混雑しています。

B2 adjective /ˈɡlɔːr.i.əs/

Glorious

壮大な; 有名な;

Meaning

magnificent; famous; having great beauty or splendor

Example

The sunset was absolutely glorious.

その夕焼けは絶対に壮大でした。

B2 adjective /ɪkˈsploʊsɪv/

explosive

爆発的

Meaning

able to cause an explosion; likely to burst out suddenly

Example

The situation became explosive after the argument.

議論の後、状況は爆発的になった。

B2 noun /ˈtrʌmpɪt/

Trumpet

トランペット

Meaning

a brass musical instrument with a brilliant tone; military signal instrument

Example

The soldier played the trumpet to signal the troops.

兵士は部隊に合図を送るためにトランペットを吹いた。

B2 noun /ˈbætʃələr/

Bachelor

独身男性; 大学の学位を持つ人

Meaning

an unmarried man; a person who holds a first degree from a university

Example

He remained a bachelor all his life and earned a bachelor's degree in engineering.

彼は一生独身で、工学の学位を取得しました。

B2 noun /ˈkæməˌflɑːʒ/

camouflage

カモフラージュ

Meaning

the act of hiding or disguising something by making it blend with its surroundings

Example

The soldiers used camouflage to hide from the enemy.

兵士たちは敵から隠れるためにカモフラージュを使用しました。

B2 adjective /kənˈtɛntɪd/

contented

満足した

Meaning

Feeling or expressing happiness and satisfaction.

Example

She was contented with her simple life.

彼女はシンプルな生活に満足していた。

B2 adjective /ˈslʌɡ.ɪʃ/

Sluggish

遅い; 鈍い; 非活動的

Meaning

slow-moving; lacking energy or alertness; inactive

Example

The old computer became sluggish after running for hours.

古いコンピュータは数時間動かした後、遅くなった。

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.

B2 adjective /ʌnˈbreɪkəbəl/

Unbreakable

壊れたり損傷したりできない; とても強くて耐久性がある

Meaning

not able to be broken or damaged; very strong and durable

Example

Their friendship formed an unbreakable bond.

彼らの友情は壊れない絆を形成しました。

B2 noun /ˈsɪnθɪsɪs/

synthesis

統合, 組み合わせ

Meaning

The combination of ideas to form a theory or system.

Example

The synthesis of ideas from multiple perspectives led to innovation.

複数の視点からのアイデアの統合が革新をもたらしました。

B2 noun /pʌls/

Pulse

豆類

Meaning

edible seeds of leguminous plants such as lentils, beans, and peas

Example

Pulses are an excellent source of protein for vegetarians.

豆類はベジタリアンにとって優れたタンパク源です。

B2 verb /ˈsɜːrkjəˌleɪt/

circulate

循環する, 動く

Meaning

to move continuously or freely through a closed system or area

Example

Air circulated freely in the open hall.

空気は開かれたホールで自由に循環していました。

B2 adverb /ˈsoʊlli/

solely

単独で

Meaning

only; not involving anyone or anything else

Example

He is solely responsible for the decision.

彼はその決定に完全に責任を持っています。

B2 noun /wiːd/

Weed

雑草

Meaning

a wild plant growing where it is not wanted; unwanted plant

Example

The garden was full of weeds that needed to be removed.

庭は雑草でいっぱいで、取り除かなければならなかった。

B2 noun, verb /bəˈfeɪ/ (noun), /ˈbʌfɪt/ (verb)

buffet

Meaning

A meal where guests serve themselves from a variety of dishes arranged on a table; also means to strike repeatedly (as a verb).

Example

We enjoyed a large buffet at the wedding reception.

B2 noun /ˈfræɡ.mənt/

Fragment

断片; 部分;

Meaning

a small part broken or separated off something; an incomplete or isolated portion

Example

Archaeologists found fragments of ancient pottery buried in the soil.

考古学者たちは土の中で古代の陶器の断片を発見しました。

B2 adjective /ˌkrɒnəˈlɒdʒɪkəl/

chronological

時系列

Meaning

Arranged in the order in which events happened.

Example

The events were listed in chronological order.

イベントは時系列でリストされました。

B2 verb /dɪˈplɔɪ/

deploy

展開する

Meaning

to position strategically; to use effectively

Example

The military will deploy troops to the border.

軍隊は国境に部隊を配備する。

B2 verb /ˈbrɪdʒɪŋ/

bridging

橋を架ける、接続を作る

Meaning

The action of building a bridge over something; connecting or reducing the distance between two things.

Example

The new initiative is bridging the gap between urban and rural development.

新しい取り組みは都市と農村の開発のギャップを埋めています。

B2 noun /ˌmɪsbɪˈheɪvjər/

misbehavior

不正行為

Meaning

bad or improper behavior

Example

The teacher punished the student for his misbehavior.

教師は彼の不正行為で生徒を罰しました。

B2 adjective /ˈkɜːrtiəs/

courteous

礼儀正しい

Meaning

polite, respectful, or considerate in manner

Example

The staff at the hotel were very courteous to all guests.

ホテルのスタッフはすべてのゲストに非常に礼儀正しく接しました。

B2 adjective /ˈhaɪˌprəʊfaɪl/

high-profile

注目の的

Meaning

having a lot of attention or public notice

Example

The CEO attended a high-profile conference in New York.

CEOはニューヨークでのハイプロファイルな会議に参加しました。

B2 noun /ˈwɪzdəm/

Wisdom

知恵; 賢さ; 判断力

Meaning

the quality of having experience, knowledge, and good judgment; the soundness of an action or decision

Example

Age brings wisdom and experience.

年齢は知恵と経験をもたらす。

B2 verb /ˈkɑːmpənseɪt/

compensate

補償する

Meaning

to give something to make up for loss or damage; to counterbalance

Example

The company will compensate employees for overtime work.

会社は残業に対して従業員に賠償金を支払う。

B2 adjective /rɪˈfreʃ.ɪŋ/

Refreshing

さわやか

Meaning

making one feel energized and renewed; pleasantly new or different

Example

The cool breeze was refreshing after the hot day.

暑い一日後の涼しい風はさわやかだった。

B2 noun /ɪnˈspekʃən/

inspection

検査

Meaning

a careful examination of something, especially to check that it is correct or safe

Example

The building passed the safety inspection last week.

その建物は先週、安全検査に合格しました。

B2 verb /ˈɔːltər/

alter

変更する

Meaning

to change or modify something slightly but significantly

Example

She decided to alter her dress to make it fit better.

彼女はドレスをより良くするために変更することを決めました。

B2 noun /ˈpɑːrtɪkəl/

particle

粒子

Meaning

a very small piece or amount of something

Example

Dust particles floated in the air near the window.

窓の近くの空気中にほこりの粒子が浮かんでいました。

B2 verb /siːs/

cease

停止する

Meaning

to bring or come to an end; to stop doing something

Example

The noise ceased as soon as the children went inside.

騒音は子供たちが中に入るとすぐに止まりました。

B2 noun /ˈskuːtər/

scooter

スクーター

Meaning

a small two-wheeled vehicle powered by an engine or electricity

Example

She rides a scooter to work every day.

彼女は毎日スクーターで仕事に行きます。

B2 noun /strɔː/

straw

ストローまたは茎

Meaning

a thin tube for sucking up liquids; dried stalks of grain plants

Example

She drank the juice through a straw.

彼女はストローでジュースを飲んだ。

B2 noun /ˈlen.tɪl/

Lentil

レンズ豆

Meaning

a high-protein pulse which is dried and then soaked and cooked prior to eating

Example

She cooked red lentils for dinner tonight.

彼女は今晩の夕食に赤レンズ豆を調理しました。

B2 adjective /ˈfɜːr.taɪl/

Fertile

肥沃な

Meaning

capable of producing abundant vegetation or crops; able to conceive children

Example

The fertile soil in this region makes it perfect for growing vegetables.

この地域の肥沃な土壌は、野菜を育てるのに最適です。

B2 verb /ˈɔːθəraɪz/

authorize

承認する

Meaning

to give official permission or approval for something

Example

The manager will authorize the payment tomorrow.

マネージャーは明日支払いを承認します。

B2 adjective /ˈplen.tɪ.fəl/

Plentiful

豊富な; 大量の

Meaning

abundant; existing in large quantity

Example

The harvest was plentiful this year due to good weather.

今年は良い天気のおかげで収穫が豊富でした。

B2 verb /ˈspɛʃəˌlaɪz/

specialize

専門的に取り組む

Meaning

to focus on a particular subject or activity and become an expert in it

Example

He decided to specialize in cardiology.

彼は心臓病学に専門的に取り組むことに決めました。

B2 noun /ˈbɒtəni/

botany

植物学

Meaning

the scientific study of plants

Example

She is studying botany at the university.

彼女は大学で植物学を学んでいます。

B2 adjective /dɪˈprɛst/

depressed

落ち込んでいる

Meaning

Feeling very sad and without hope; in a state of unhappiness.

Example

She felt depressed after losing her job.

彼女は仕事を失った後、落ち込んでいました。

B2 noun prɒsˈpɛr.ɪ.ti

prosperity

繁栄

Meaning

The state of being prosperous; success or wealth.

Example

The country achieved great prosperity during the last decade.

その国は過去十年間で大きな繁栄を達成しました。

B2 verb /kənˈsiːl/

conceal

隠す

Meaning

to hide something or keep it secret

Example

He tried to conceal his disappointment behind a smile.

彼は微笑みの背後に自分の失望を隠そうとした。

B2 verb /ɪkˈstrækt/

extract

抽出する

Meaning

to remove or take out something, often with effort

Example

The dentist had to extract the damaged tooth.

歯医者は損傷した歯を抜かなければならなかった。

B2 verb /ˈskræmbəl/

scramble

Meaning

to move or climb quickly using hands and feet; to mix or arrange in a hurried way

Example

The kids scrambled up the hill to catch the kite.

B2 adjective /ˌʌndɪˈzaɪərəbl/

Undesirable

望ましくない; 有害な; 不快な

Meaning

not wanted or wished for; harmful or unpleasant

Example

The new policy had several undesirable consequences.

新しい政策は幾つか望ましくない結果を招いた。

B2 verb /ˈkɒntəmpleɪt/

contemplate

Meaning

to think deeply and carefully about something; to consider thoughtfully

Example

She sat quietly to contemplate her future plans.

B2 noun /ˈstɔːrɪdʒ/

storage

保存

Meaning

the action or method of storing something for future use

Example

The warehouse offers plenty of storage space.

倉庫にはたくさんの保存スペースがあります。

B2 noun /stəˈtɪstɪks/

statistics

統計

Meaning

the practice or science of collecting and analyzing numerical data

Example

The statistics showed an increase in the number of users last year.

統計は昨年のユーザー数の増加を示しました。

B2 adjective /ˈdæmɪdʒɪŋ/

damaging

Meaning

causing harm or injury

Example

The storm caused damaging effects to the crops.

B2 noun /ˌmɪsˈfɔːrtʃən/

misfortune

不運

Meaning

Bad luck or an unfortunate event.

Example

He suffered the misfortune of losing his job during the recession.

彼は不況時に仕事を失うという不運に見舞われました。

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。

B2 adjective /rɪˈsɔːrsfəl/

resourceful

Meaning

Having the ability to find quick and clever ways to overcome difficulties.

Example

She is very resourceful when it comes to solving unexpected problems.

B2 noun /pəˈnɪn.sjə.lə/

Peninsula

半島

Meaning

a piece of land that is almost completely surrounded by water but connected to the mainland

Example

The Korean Peninsula is located in East Asia.

朝鮮半島は東アジアに位置しています。

B2 noun /dʒɑːr/

Jar

ジャー; 瓶

Meaning

a wide-mouthed container made of glass or pottery; to have a harsh or unpleasant effect

Example

She stored homemade cookies in a large glass jar on the kitchen counter.

彼女はキッチンカウンターの大きなガラスジャーに自家製クッキーを保管していました。

B2 noun /ˈɡræs.hɒp.ər/

Grass-hopper

バッタ

Meaning

a jumping insect with long hind legs that feeds on grass and plants

Example

The grasshopper jumped from one leaf to another.

バッタは一枚の葉から別の葉へ跳びました。

B2 adjective /ˈʃæb.i/

Shabby

ボロボロの; ひどい状態の; 使い古された痕跡がある; 不公平または残酷

Meaning

worn out; in poor condition; showing signs of wear; unfair or mean

Example

His shabby clothes showed that he had been traveling for days.

彼のボロボロの服は、彼が数日間旅行していたことを示していた。

B2 noun /ˈmɑːrkər/

marker

マーカー、マーキングペン

Meaning

an object used to indicate a position, place, or boundary; a pen with a thick tip used for writing or drawing

Example

He used a red marker to underline the important points.

彼は重要なポイントを強調するために赤いマーカーを使用しました。

B2 adjective /ˈsoʊloʊ/

solo

ソロ

Meaning

performed by one person alone; a single performance

Example

She decided to perform a solo dance at the talent show.

彼女は才能ショーでソロダンスを披露することに決めた。

B2 noun /ˈnæʃənəl ˈænθəm/

national anthem

国歌

Meaning

an official patriotic song of a country, performed at national events and ceremonies

Example

The national anthem was played before the international match.

国際試合の前に国歌が演奏された。

B2 noun /ˈprɒvɪns/

province

省

Meaning

a principal administrative division of certain countries or empires.

Example

The province is known for its rich cultural heritage and stunning landscapes.

その省は豊かな文化遺産と素晴らしい自然景観で知られています。

B2 noun /sfɪər/

sphere

球体

Meaning

a round, three-dimensional shape that is perfectly symmetrical around its center; an area of activity or knowledge

Example

The Earth is almost a perfect sphere.

地球はほぼ完璧な球体です。

B2 noun ˈbreɪk.θruː

breakthrough

ブレークスルー

Meaning

A sudden, dramatic, and important discovery or development.

Example

The breakthrough opens doors for new technology.

このブレークスルーは新しい技術への扉を開きます。

B2 adverb /ˈɒdli/

oddly

奇妙に

Meaning

in a strange or unusual way; unexpectedly

Example

Oddly, he didn’t seem upset by the bad news.

奇妙に、彼は悪い知らせにも動揺していなかった。

B2 noun /raɪˈnɒs.ər.əs/

Rhinoceros

サイ

Meaning

a large, heavy animal with thick skin and one or two horns on its nose

Example

The rhinoceros charged through the grassland.

サイは草原を突進した。

B2 noun /ədˈmɪnɪstreɪtər/

administrator

Meaning

a person responsible for running or managing an organization or system

Example

The school administrator implemented new policies for students.

B2 noun /ˈbaɪoʊ ˌdeɪtə/

Bio-data

履歴書

Meaning

biographical data; a resume or curriculum vitae containing personal and professional information

Example

Please submit your bio-data along with the job application.

履歴書を求人応募書類と一緒に提出してください。

B2 noun daɪˈlem.ə

dilemma

ジレンマ, 困難な選択

Meaning

A situation in which a difficult choice has to be made between two or more alternatives.

Example

She faced a moral dilemma at work.

彼女は職場で道徳的なジレンマに直面していた。

B2 noun /rɪˈbel.jən/

Rebellion

反乱

Meaning

an act of armed resistance to an established government or leader

Example

The rebellion against the king lasted for three years.

王に対する反乱は3年間続いた。

B2 noun /taɪm ˈblɒk.ɪŋ/

time blocking

時間ブロック法

Meaning

A time management method where you divide your day into blocks of time and assign specific activities to each block.

Example

Time-blocking helps in better productivity and efficiency.

タイムブロッキングは生産性と効率を向上させるのに役立ちます。

B2 noun ˈbleɪzə

blazer

ブレザー

Meaning

A coloured jacket worn by members of a club, team, or school as part of a uniform.

Example

He looked sharp in his navy blue blazer at the event.

彼はイベントでネイビーブルーのブレザーを着て鋭く見えました。

B2 adjective /ˈpæʃənət/

passionate

情熱的な

Meaning

showing or caused by strong feelings or a strong belief

Example

He is passionate about environmental conservation.

彼は環境保護に情熱を注いでいます。

B2 adverb /ˈsɛp.ər.ət.li/

separately

別々に

Meaning

in a way that is apart or individually; not together

Example

They decided to travel separately to the conference.

彼らは会議に別々に行くことに決めた。

B2 noun /ˈliːf.lət/

Leaflet

チラシ; 広告

Meaning

a printed sheet of paper containing information or advertising and usually distributed free

Example

She handed out leaflets about the environmental campaign.

彼女は環境運動についてのチラシを配布しました。

B2 verb /dɪˈspoʊz/

dispose

処分する

Meaning

To get rid of something, or to arrange or incline towards something.

Example

He disposed of the old furniture responsibly.

彼は古い家具を責任を持って処分しました。

B2 adverb /ˈsiː.krət.li/

secretly

こっそり

Meaning

in a way that is hidden or not known by others

Example

She secretly planned a surprise party for her friend.

彼女は友達のためにこっそりサプライズパーティーを計画した。

B2 noun/verb /bruːz/

bruise

Meaning

As a noun: an injury appearing as a purple or blue mark on the skin; As a verb: to injure without breaking the skin

Example

He got a bruise on his arm after falling.

B2 noun /ˈfeð.ər/

Feather

鳥の羽

Meaning

one of the light structures that cover a bird's body

Example

The peacock has beautiful colorful feathers.

孔雀は美しい色とりどりの羽を持っています。

B2 adjective; verb (past and past participle) /lɜːrnd/

learned

博学な

Meaning

having acquired much knowledge through study; gained knowledge or skill through experience or teaching

Example

She is a learned scholar with deep knowledge of history.

彼女は歴史に詳しい博学な学者です。