C1 noun /ɔːˈdæs.ə.ti/

audacity

大胆さ

Meaning

The willingness to take bold risks; boldness or fearlessness.

Example

His audacity to question authority was admirable.

権威に異議を唱える彼の大胆さは賞賛に値した。

C1 noun əbˈzɔːrp.ʃən

absorption

吸収

Meaning

The process or action by which one thing absorbs or is absorbed by another.

Example

Plants help in the absorption of carbon dioxide.

植物は二酸化炭素の吸収を助けます。

C1 verb /əˈfɪliˌeɪt/

affiliate

提携する

Meaning

to officially attach or connect (a group or organization) to a larger body

Example

The school is affiliated with the local university.

その学校は地元の大学と提携しています。

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 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 /əˈdʒɪl.ɪ.ti/

agility

敏捷性

Meaning

Ability to work quickly and easily, both physically and mentally.

Example

Mental agility is essential for problem-solving.

問題解決には精神的な敏捷性が必要です。

C1 adjective /ədˈhiːsɪv/

Adhesive

粘着性

Meaning

আঠালো; চটচটে;

Example

The adhesive tape stuck firmly to the wall.

接着テープは壁にしっかりとくっつきました。

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 /əˈvɜːrʒən/

aversion

嫌悪

Meaning

a strong feeling of dislike or unwillingness towards something

Example

She has a strong aversion to smoking.

彼女は喫煙に強い嫌悪感を持っています。

C1 noun ˌæp.əˈreɪ.təs

apparatus

装置

Meaning

The technical equipment or machinery needed for a particular activity or purpose.

Example

The apparatus was designed to be eco-friendly.

その装置は環境に優しいように設計されました。

C1 noun /ˈɑːr.sən.əl/

arsenal

兵器庫

Meaning

A collection or storage place for weapons and military equipment.

Example

The army kept its weapons in a secure arsenal.

軍隊は武器を安全な兵器庫に保管していた。

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 verb /əbˈsteɪn/

abstain

自制する

Meaning

To restrain oneself from indulging in or partaking of something.

Example

People often abstain from digital devices to enhance focus.

人々は集中力を高めるためにデジタル機器を使うのを自制することがよくあります。

C1 noun, verb, adjective /ˈæɡ.rɪ.ɡət/ (noun/adjective), /ˈæɡ.rɪ.ɡeɪt/ (verb)

aggregate

集合体, 総体

Meaning

A whole formed by combining several elements; to combine into a total.

Example

The data was aggregated to provide a clearer picture of the market.

データは市場のより明確な画像を提供するために集約されました。

C1 noun /əˈsæsɪn/

Assassin

暗殺者

Meaning

a person who murders an important person for political or religious reasons

Example

The president was protected from potential assassins by security guards.

大統領はセキュリティガードによって潜在的なアサシンから守られていた。

C1 verb /əˈtjuːn/

attune

順応させる

Meaning

to make someone or something aware of or responsive to something; to adjust or harmonize

Example

She quickly attuned herself to the needs of her new team.

彼女は新しいチームのニーズにすぐ順応した。

C1 adjective/adverb /əˈmɪs/

amiss

間違った

Meaning

Not quite right; inappropriate or out of place.

Example

Something seems amiss with the car's engine.

車のエンジンに何か間違ったことがあるようです。

C1 noun /ˌænəsˈθetɪk/

anesthetic

麻酔薬

Meaning

A substance that causes loss of sensation or consciousness, especially used during surgery.

Example

The doctor administered a local anesthetic before stitching the wound.

医者は傷を縫う前に局所麻酔を施しました。

C1 noun /ədˈmɪtəns/

admittance

入場

Meaning

the process or fact of entering or being allowed to enter a place

Example

No admittance without a valid ticket.

有効なチケットなしでは入場できません。

C1 noun /əˈrɪs.tə.kræt/

Aristocrat

貴族; 高貴な血筋を持つ人

Meaning

a member of the aristocracy; a person of noble rank or birth

Example

The aristocrat lived in a magnificent castle.

そのアリストクラットは豪華な城に住んでいました。

C1 noun ˈæf.lu.əns

affluence

富裕

Meaning

The state of having a great deal of money; wealth.

Example

His affluence allowed him to travel the world.

彼の富は世界中を旅することを可能にしました。

C1 adjective /ˈærəbəl/

arable

耕作可能

Meaning

suitable for growing crops or farming

Example

The farmer purchased arable land to expand his crops.

農家は作物を拡大するために耕作可能な土地を購入しました。

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 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 /ˌæfəˈdeɪvɪt/

affidavit

宣誓供述書

Meaning

a written statement confirmed by oath or affirmation, used as evidence in court

Example

The witness submitted an affidavit to the court.

証人は裁判所にアフィダビットを提出しました。

C1 noun /əˈtoʊnmənt/

atonement

贖罪

Meaning

the act of making amends for a wrong, sin, or injury

Example

The festival was celebrated as a day of atonement.

その祭りは贖罪の日として祝われました。

C1 adverb /əˈkjuːtli/

acutely

鋭く

Meaning

in a sharp, intense, or severe way; with keen awareness

Example

She was acutely aware of the risks involved.

彼女はその危険性を鋭く認識していた。

C1 adjective /ˌæbəˈrɪdʒənəl/

aboriginal

先住民

Meaning

Relating to the original inhabitants of a region.

Example

The museum has a large collection of aboriginal art.

博物館には先住民のアートの大きなコレクションがあります。

C1 adjective ˌæd.vɚˈser.i.əl

adversarial

対立的な

Meaning

Involving or characterized by conflict or opposition.

Example

The two companies have an adversarial relationship in the market.

その二つの会社は市場で対立的な関係を持っている。

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 /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。

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 æmˈbɪvələns

ambivalence

両義性

Meaning

Having mixed feelings or contradictory ideas about something; uncertainty or confusion.

Example

She felt ambivalence about taking the job offer.

彼女は仕事のオファーを受け入れる際に両義性を感じていた。

C1 adjective /ˌeɪˈsɛkʃuəl/

asexual

無性愛

Meaning

Without sexual feelings, associations, or reproduction through sex.

Example

Many plants reproduce through asexual methods like budding or splitting.

多くの植物は芽生えや分裂のような無性愛的方法で繁殖します。

C1 adverb /əˈnjuː/

anew

新たに

Meaning

In a new or different way; once more.

Example

After the failure, she decided to start her life anew.

失敗後、彼女は新たに人生を始めることを決意した。

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 noun /ˈævətɑːr/

avatar

アバター

Meaning

an icon or figure representing a person in digital contexts; in Hinduism, a divine incarnation

Example

She changed her social media avatar to a new cartoon image.

彼女はソーシャルメディアのアバターを新しいカートゥーン画像に変更しました。

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 noun /ˈæd.və.ser.i/

adversary

対戦相手

Meaning

One's opponent in a contest, conflict, or dispute.

Example

The boxer faced a strong adversary in the ring.

ボクサーはリングで強い対戦相手に立ち向かった。

C1 verb /ˌæprɪˈhɛnd/

apprehend

逮捕する

Meaning

to arrest or seize someone; to understand or perceive something

Example

The police managed to apprehend the thief after a long chase.

警察は長い追跡の後、泥棒を捕まえることに成功した。

C1 adjective /əˈnɒmələs/

anomalous

異常

Meaning

deviating from what is standard, normal, or expected

Example

Scientists observed an anomalous result during the experiment.

科学者たちは実験中に異常な結果を観察しました。

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 adjective /ˌæn.ɪkˈdoʊ.t̬əl/

anecdotal

事実や調査ではなく、個人的な話に基づく、逸話的な

Meaning

Based on personal accounts rather than facts or research; characterized by anecdotes.

Example

The book was filled with anecdotal evidence rather than data.

その本はデータではなく、逸話的証拠で満たされていました。

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 /ænˈθɒlədʒi/

anthology

アンソロジー

Meaning

A collection of literary works, such as poems, short stories, or essays, compiled into one volume.

Example

She contributed a poem to the new poetry anthology.

彼女は新しい詩のアンソロジーに詩を寄稿した。

C1 adjective /ˈeɪ.mi.ə.bəl/

Amiable

親しみやすくて快適; 良い性格の; 親切

Meaning

friendly and pleasant; good-natured; kind

Example

My neighbor is very amiable and always greets everyone warmly.

私の隣人はとても親しみやすく、いつも暖かく挨拶をします。

C1 verb /əˈflɪkt/

afflict

苦しめる

Meaning

to cause pain, suffering, or distress to someone or something

Example

Many people are afflicted by seasonal allergies.

多くの人々が季節性アレルギーに悩まされています。

C1 noun ˌæɡ.rəʊˈkem.ɪ.kəl

agrochemical

農業化学物質

Meaning

A chemical product used in agriculture, especially a pesticide or fertilizer.

Example

Excessive use of agrochemicals can degrade soil quality.

過度なアグロケミカルの使用は土壌の質を低下させる可能性があります。

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 adverb /iːsˈθetɪkli/

aesthetically

美的に

Meaning

in a way that is concerned with beauty or visual appeal

Example

The building is aesthetically pleasing despite its simple design.

その建物はシンプルなデザインにもかかわらず美的に魅力的です。

C1 verb /ˈæn.ɛks/

annex

併合する

Meaning

To take control of a territory and add it to one's own.

Example

The empire annexed the neighboring kingdom after the war.

帝国は戦争後、隣国を併合した。

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 noun /ˌæktʃuˈæləti/

actuality

現実

Meaning

The state of existing in reality rather than in appearance or imagination.

Example

The movie was based on historical actuality.

その映画は歴史的な現実に基づいています。

C1 adjective /ˈɛərˌtaɪt/

airtight

気密の

Meaning

Completely sealed so that no air can get in or out.

Example

Store the cookies in an airtight container to keep them fresh.

クッキーは新鮮さを保つために気密容器に保管してください。

C1 noun ˌæf.ɔːr.ɪˈsteɪ.ʃən

afforestation

植林

Meaning

The action of planting trees on an area of land in order to form a forest.

Example

Afforestation helps restore biodiversity.

植林は生物多様性を回復するのに役立ちます。

C1 verb /ænˈtæɡənaɪz/

antagonize

挑発する

Meaning

to cause someone to become hostile or angry; to provoke opposition

Example

His rude remarks only served to antagonize his colleagues.

彼の失礼な言葉は彼の同僚をアンタゴナイズすることにしかならなかった。

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 verb /əˈtoʊn/

atone

償う

Meaning

to make amends for a wrong or injury; to make reparation

Example

He tried to atone for his mistakes by helping others.

彼は他の人を助けることで自分の過ちを償おうとした。

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 noun /ˈæb.stɪ.nəns/

abstinence

禁欲、節制

Meaning

the practice of restraining oneself from indulging in something, typically alcohol or sex

Example

His doctor advised abstinence from alcohol for better health.

彼の医者は健康のためにアルコールを控えるように助言しました。

C1 noun /ˈæl.kə.laɪ/

alkali

アルカリ性物質

Meaning

a soluble base substance, typically with a pH greater than 7, that neutralizes acids

Example

Soap contains alkali which helps remove grease.

石鹸にはアルカリ性物質が含まれており、油を取り除くのに役立ちます。

C1 noun /əˈfɪn.ɪ.ti/

affinity

親近感

Meaning

A natural liking for or attraction to a person, thing, idea, etc.

Example

She has an affinity for classical music.

彼女はクラシック音楽に親近感を持っています。

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。

C1 noun /əˈpærəl/

apparel

衣服

Meaning

Clothing, especially formal or special clothes.

Example

The store specializes in wedding apparel.

その店は結婚式の衣服を専門に扱っています。

C1 noun /ˈæntɪˌdoʊt/

antidote

解毒剤

Meaning

A substance that neutralizes the effects of a poison; something that relieves or counteracts.

Example

The doctor quickly administered an antidote to the snake venom.

医者は素早く蛇の毒に解毒剤を投与した。

C1 noun /ˈæbsɛs/

abscess

膿瘍

Meaning

A swollen area within body tissue containing pus, usually caused by infection.

Example

The dentist treated the abscess in his tooth.

歯医者は彼の歯の膿瘍を治療しました。

C1 noun /əˌsaɪˈniː/

assignee

受領者

Meaning

a person to whom a right or property is legally transferred

Example

The assignee of the contract is responsible for all future obligations.

契約のアサイニーはすべての将来の義務に責任を負います。

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 /ˈɑːtfəl/

Artful

巧妙な; 技巧的; ずるい

Meaning

clever or skillful, especially in a cunning way

Example

She gave an artful answer that avoided the real question.

彼女は本当の質問を避ける巧妙な答えを出しました。

C1 adjective /iːsˈθɛθɪkəl/

aesthetical

美的な

Meaning

concerned with beauty or the appreciation of beauty; related to artistic taste or appearance

Example

The architect focused on the aesthetical balance of the building.

建築家は建物の美的なバランスに注目した。

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 noun /ˈæl.ɪ.moʊ.ni/

alimony

扶養費

Meaning

financial support that a person is ordered by a court to give to their spouse after separation or divorce

Example

He was ordered by the court to pay monthly alimony to his ex-wife.

裁判所は彼に元妻に毎月の扶養費を支払うよう命じた。

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 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 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 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 ænˈtɪk.wə.ti

antiquity

古代

Meaning

The ancient past, especially the period of classical and other human civilizations before the Middle Ages.

Example

The ruins are a reminder of the city's antiquity.

遺跡はその都市の古代を思い出させるものです。

C1 verb /əˈdɔːrn/

adorn

飾る

Meaning

to decorate or add beauty to something

Example

The hall was adorned with flowers for the wedding.

結婚式のためにホールは花で飾られました。

C1 adjective /əˈrɛstɪŋ/

arresting

魅力的な

Meaning

Attracting attention in a striking or impressive way.

Example

The actress gave an arresting performance.

女優は魅力的な演技をしました。

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 /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 verb /ˈeɪ.li.ə.neɪt/

alienate

疎外する

Meaning

To make someone feel isolated or estranged; to cause someone to become unfriendly.

Example

His rude behavior alienated many of his friends.

彼の失礼な行動は多くの友人を遠ざけた。

C1 noun /ˈænərkɪst/

anarchist

アナーキスト

Meaning

a person who believes in or promotes the absence of government or authority

Example

The anarchist group protested against state control.

アナーキストのグループは国家の支配に反対して抗議しました。

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 verb /ˈɑːrbɪtreɪt/

arbitrate

仲裁する

Meaning

to settle a dispute between two parties by acting as an impartial judge

Example

The committee agreed to arbitrate the contract dispute.

委員会は契約紛争を仲裁することに同意しました。

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 adverb /ˈæm.ɪ.kə.bli/

Amicably

友好的に

Meaning

in a friendly way without anger or resentment

Example

The divorce was settled amicably between both parties.

離婚は両者の間で友好的に解決されました。

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 adjective /ˌeɪsɪˈmɛtrɪkəl/

asymmetrical

非対称

Meaning

Having parts that are not the same in size, shape, or arrangement.

Example

She wore an asymmetrical dress that drew everyone’s attention.

彼女は非対称のドレスを着て、皆の注目を集めていた。

C1 noun /ˈænəɡræm/

anagram

他の単語やフレーズの文字を並べ替えて作られた単語またはフレーズ。

Meaning

A word or phrase formed by rearranging the letters of another word or phrase.

Example

The word 'listen' is an anagram of 'silent'.

'listen' は 'silent' のアナグラムです。

C1 verb /ˈædʒ.ɪ.teɪt/

agitate

扇動する, 激しくする

Meaning

to stir up feelings or disturb; to campaign for change

Example

The protesters agitated for better working conditions.

抗議者たちはより良い労働条件を求めて活動した。

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 adjective /əˈpriː.ʃə.bəl/

Appreciable

顕著な; 重要な; 数量的にかなり

Meaning

noticeable; significant; considerable in amount

Example

There was an appreciable improvement in his test scores.

テストのスコアに顕著な改善が見られました。

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 /ˌæntɪˈsiːdənt/

antecedent

先例

Meaning

something that came before; a previous event, condition, or cause

Example

The cultural antecedents of this festival go back centuries.

この祭りの文化的な先例は何世紀も前に遡ります。

C1 noun, verb /əˈsɛnt/

assent

同意

Meaning

To agree to something, especially after careful consideration; an expression of approval.

Example

She nodded her head in silent assent.

彼女は静かにうなずいた。

C1 noun /əˈliː.dʒəns/

allegiance

忠誠

Meaning

Loyalty or commitment of a subordinate to a superior or of an individual to a group or cause.

Example

Soldiers take an oath of allegiance to their country.

兵士たちは自国に忠誠の誓いを立てます。

C1 verb ɔːɡˈmɛntɪŋ

augmenting

増加する

Meaning

Increasing; making something greater in size, number, or degree

Example

Life expectancy is augmenting with advancements in healthcare.

医療の進歩により、平均寿命は増加しています。

C1 noun /əˈsɪdɪti/

acidity

酸性度

Meaning

the quality or degree of being acidic; the amount of acid present in a substance

Example

The acidity of the soil affects how well crops grow.

土壌の酸性度は作物の成長に影響する。

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 /ˈeɪθiɪzəm/

atheism

無神論

Meaning

The belief that there is no God or gods.

Example

He declared his atheism openly despite social pressure.

彼は社会的圧力にもかかわらず、自分の無神論を公に宣言した。

C1 adjective /ˈædʒɪteɪtɪd/

Agitated

動揺した; 不安な; 落ち着かない; 否定的に興奮した

Meaning

disturbed; anxious; restless; excited in a negative way

Example

He became agitated when he heard the bad news.

彼は悪いニュースを聞いて動揺した。

C1 noun əˈrɪd.ɪ.ti

aridity

干ばつ

Meaning

The state of being extremely dry, especially having insufficient rainfall to support vegetation.

Example

The aridity of the land is increasing due to climate change.

気候変動の影響で土地の干ばつが進行しています。

Meaning

A member of the Germanic peoples who settled in England in the early Middle Ages; also relating to their language or culture.

Example

The Anglo-Saxon period greatly influenced English culture and language.

C1 verb /əˈliː.vi.eɪt/

alleviate

軽減するまたは和らげる

Meaning

To make suffering, deficiency, or a problem less severe; to relieve or ease.

Example

Meditation can alleviate stress and improve focus.

瞑想はストレスを軽減し、集中力を高めることができます。

C1 noun /əˈlɒt.mənt/

allotment

割り当て、配分

Meaning

The distribution or allocation of something, especially resources or portions.

Example

Each department received an allotment of resources.

各部門はリソースの割り当てを受け取りました。

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。

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 ˈæŋkərɪdʒ

anchorage

停泊地

Meaning

A secure holding place; a place where ships can anchor safely.

Example

The boat was anchored near the shore for safety.

ボートは安全のために岸辺に停泊されました。

C1 noun /ˈæŋɡwɪʃ/

anguish

苦悩

Meaning

Severe mental or physical pain or suffering.

Example

She was in deep anguish after hearing the tragic news.

悲しい知らせを聞いて、彼女は深い苦悩に沈んだ。

C1 adjective ɔːˈspɪʃ.əs

auspicious

縁起が良い

Meaning

Favorable or bringing good luck and success

Example

The wedding was held on an auspicious day.

結婚式は縁起の良い日に行われました。

C1 verb /əˈfɪks/

affix

貼り付ける / 取り付ける

Meaning

to attach or stick something firmly to another thing

Example

Please affix the stamp to the envelope.

切手を封筒に貼ってください。

C1 adverb /əˈtroʊʃəsli/

atrociously

ひどく

Meaning

in a very cruel, shocking, or extremely bad manner

Example

The service at the restaurant was atrociously slow.

そのレストランのサービスはひどく遅かった。

C1 adjective /ˌærɪˈstɒkrætɪk/

Aristocratic

アリストクラティック; 上流階級の

Meaning

noble; having the manners of the upper class

Example

She had an aristocratic bearing that commanded respect.

彼女はアリストクラティックな態度を持っていて、尊敬を集めていた。

C1 noun /əˈnɒməli/

anomaly

異常

Meaning

something that deviates from the norm or expected result

Example

The sudden drop in temperature was considered an anomaly.

温度の急激な低下は異常と見なされました。