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 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 /ˌævɒ̃ˈɡɑːrd/

avantgarde

アバンギャルド

Meaning

people or works that are innovative, experimental, and ahead of their time

Example

The avantgarde of the 20th century reshaped modern art.

20世紀のアバンギャルドは現代アートを再形成した。

C1 noun /əˈboʊd/

abode

住居

Meaning

a place of residence; a home

Example

They invited us to their humble abode.

彼らは私たちを彼らの質素な住居に招待しました。

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 preposition /əˈtɒp/

atop

上に

Meaning

on the top of something

Example

A flag was placed atop the tower.

旗は塔の上に置かれました。

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/verb /ˈætrəfi/

atrophy

萎縮

Meaning

a decrease in size or wasting away of a body part, tissue, or ability due to lack of use

Example

Without regular exercise, muscles may atrophy over time.

定期的な運動がないと、筋肉は時間とともに萎縮する可能性があります。

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 /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 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 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 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 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 /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 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 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 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 noun /əˈsɛnʃən/

ascension

昇進

Meaning

The act of rising or going up, often to an important position or a higher place.

Example

His rapid ascension in the company surprised everyone.

会社での彼の急速な昇進は、皆を驚かせた。

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 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 noun /ˈæbət/

abbot

修道院長

Meaning

The head of a monastery for monks.

Example

The abbot welcomed the visitors to the monastery.

アボットは修道院に訪れた訪問者を歓迎しました。

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 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 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 noun /əˈpɒlədʒɪst/

apologist

擁護者

Meaning

a person who defends or justifies something, often a controversial belief or institution

Example

He is known as an apologist for authoritarian regimes.

彼は権威主義的な政権の擁護者として知られています。

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 noun /æɡˈnɒs.tɪk/

agnostic

アグノスティック

Meaning

a person who believes that nothing is known or can be known about the existence of God; uncertain in belief

Example

He described himself as an agnostic rather than an atheist.

彼は自分を無神論者ではなくアグノスティックだと説明した。

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 /əˈwɒʃ/

awash

水浸し

Meaning

covered or flooded with water or something in large quantities

Example

The market was awash with cheap imported goods.

市場は安価な輸入品で水浸しだった。

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 noun /ˈæntlɚ/

antler

鹿の角

Meaning

The branched horns on the head of a deer or similar animal, usually shed and regrown annually.

Example

The deer’s antlers grew larger each year.

鹿の角は毎年大きくなります。

C1 adjective /ˌɔːtəˈkrætɪk/

autocratic

独裁的

Meaning

Relating to a ruler who has absolute power and does not consult others.

Example

The manager’s autocratic style discouraged employees from sharing their ideas.

マネージャーの独裁的なスタイルは、従業員が自分の考えを共有することを思いとどまらせました。

C1 verb /əˈmæs/

amass

積み上げる

Meaning

to gather together or accumulate over a period of time

Example

He managed to amass a fortune through wise investments.

彼は賢い投資を通じて財産を積み上げることができました。

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 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 /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 /əˈlʌmnəs/

alumnus

卒業生

Meaning

a former student or graduate of a school, college, or university

Example

He is an alumnus of Harvard University.

彼はハーバード大学の卒業生です。

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 /ˈænərki/

anarchy

無政府状態

Meaning

a state of disorder due to the absence or failure of government or authority

Example

The collapse of the regime led to anarchy in the streets.

政権の崩壊は街中に無政府状態を引き起こした。

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 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 /ˈælɔɪ/

alloy

合金

Meaning

A mixture of metals or a metal combined with another element.

Example

Bronze is an alloy of copper and tin.

ブロンズは銅とスズの合金です。

C1 noun /ˈɑːrməri/

armory

武器庫

Meaning

A place where weapons are stored; a supply of resources or skills.

Example

The soldiers kept their weapons in the armory.

兵士たちは武器を武器庫に保管していた。

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 adjective ɔːɡˈmen.tɪd

augmented

拡張された、改善された、広げられた

Meaning

having been made greater in size or value.

Example

The new software provided augmented reality features.

新しいソフトウェアは拡張現実の機能を提供しました。

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 adjective /əˈbreɪsɪv/

abrasive

Meaning

harsh, rough, or capable of wearing down by rubbing

Example

His abrasive tone made everyone uncomfortable.

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 /ˈæmplɪtjuːd/

amplitude

振幅

Meaning

the maximum extent of a vibration or oscillation, or the size of something

Example

The amplitude of the earthquake was measured on the Richter scale.

地震の振幅はリヒター・スケールで測定されました。

C1 adjective /ˌeɪθiˈɪstɪk/

atheistic

無神論的

Meaning

Relating to or characteristic of atheists or atheism.

Example

She grew up in an atheistic household with no religious rituals.

彼女は宗教的な儀式のない無神論的な家庭で育ちました。

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 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 adjective /æbˈdɑː.mə.nəl/

abdominal

腹部の

Meaning

relating to the abdomen (the part of the body between the chest and pelvis)

Example

He complained of severe abdominal pain.

彼はひどい腹痛を訴えていました。

C1 adjective /əˈtjuːnd/

attuned

敏感な / 調和のとれた

Meaning

Being receptive or sensitive to something; well adjusted or in harmony.

Example

She is attuned to the needs of her students.

彼女は学生のニーズに敏感です。

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 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 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 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 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 /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 adjective /ɔːˌθɒr.ɪˈteə.ri.ən/

authoritarian

権威主義者

Meaning

Demanding absolute obedience to authority; excessively controlling or strict in governance.

Example

Authoritarian parenting often limits a child's independence.

権威主義的な育児は、しばしば子供の独立性を制限します。

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 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 adjective /ˌeɪˈtɪpɪkəl/

atypical

非典型

Meaning

not representative of a type, group, or class; unusual or abnormal

Example

The doctor said it was an atypical case of the disease.

医者はそれが病気の非典型的なケースだと言いました。

C1 adjective /ˈɔːrəl/

aural

聴覚の

Meaning

Relating to the ear or the sense of hearing.

Example

The lecture was an aural experience as well as an intellectual one.

講義は聴覚的な体験であり、知的な体験でもありました。

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 verb /əˈdʒuːdɪˌkeɪt/

adjudicate

裁定する

Meaning

to make a formal judgment or decision about a problem or dispute

Example

The committee was formed to adjudicate disputes between the parties.

委員会は当事者間の争いを審理するために結成されました。

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 verb /əbˈzɒlv/

absolve

解放する

Meaning

to free someone from blame, guilt, or responsibility; to pardon

Example

The priest absolved him of his sins.

牧師は彼を罪から解放した。

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 /ədˈhɪə.rəns/

adherence

遵守

Meaning

The practice of following or keeping to a rule, standard, or belief.

Example

Adherence to rules is crucial in any organization.

規則を遵守することは、どの組織においても重要です。

C1 noun ˌæmbɪˈɡjuːɪti

ambiguity

曖昧さ, 不明確さ

Meaning

The quality of being open to more than one interpretation; inexactness.

Example

The ambiguity of the statement caused confusion among the team.

その声明の曖昧さはチームの間で混乱を引き起こしました。

C1 noun /əˈbændənmənt/

abandonment

見捨て

Meaning

the act of leaving someone or something behind completely; the state of being deserted

Example

The child suffered deep emotional pain because of abandonment.

その子供は見捨てられたことで深い感情的な痛みを受けた。

C1 noun /ˈɔːnɪŋ/

awning

オーニング

Meaning

a sheet of canvas or material stretched on a frame to shelter a place from the sun or rain

Example

We sat under the awning to avoid the heavy rain.

私たちは大雨を避けるためにオーニングの下に座っていました。

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 /ˌædəˈreɪʃən/

adoration

崇拝 / 深い愛

Meaning

deep love and respect; worship

Example

The fans showed their adoration for the singer.

ファンは歌手に対して自分の愛情を示した。

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 /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 /ˈɑː.kɪ.taɪp/

archetype

原型、典型

Meaning

A very typical example of a certain person or thing; an original model or prototype.

Example

This painting is the archetype of modern art.

この絵は現代アートの原型です。

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 /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 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 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 /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 /ˈæmərəs/

amorous

情熱的

Meaning

Showing, feeling, or relating to romantic love or desire.

Example

He sent her an amorous letter filled with declarations of love.

彼は愛の宣言でいっぱいのアモロスな手紙を彼女に送った。

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 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 /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 noun /ˈɑːr.tər.i/

Artery

動脈

Meaning

a blood vessel that carries blood away from the heart to other parts of the body

Example

The doctor checked the pulse in his artery.

医者は彼の動脈で脈拍を確認した。

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 /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 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 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 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 noun /əˈtrɑːsəti/

atrocity

残虐行為

Meaning

an extremely cruel or violent act, often involving physical violence

Example

The world condemned the atrocity committed against civilians.

世界は市民に対して行われた残虐行為を非難しました。

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 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 /əˈsɪm.ɪ.leɪt/

assimilate

完全に理解し吸収する; 知識や文化に統合する

Meaning

To take in and understand fully; to absorb and integrate into one's knowledge or culture.

Example

Immigrants often struggle to assimilate into a new culture.

移民はしばしば新しい文化に適応するのに苦労しています。

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 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 /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 /əˈtrəʊ.ʃəs/

Atrocious

ひどい; 極端に悪いまたは不快な

Meaning

horrifyingly wicked; extremely bad or unpleasant

Example

The conditions in the prison were atrocious.

刑務所の状態はひどかった。

C1 verb əˈnaɪ.ə.leɪt

annihilate

完全に破壊する

Meaning

Destroy utterly; obliterate; reduce to nothing.

Example

The explosion annihilated the entire village.

爆発は村全体をアニヒレートしました。

C1 adjective /ænˈtɪriər/

admissible

Meaning

acceptable or valid, especially as evidence in a court of law

Example

The judge ruled that the document was admissible as evidence.

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 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 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 adjective /ˌæl.ɡəˈrɪð.mɪk/

algorithmic

アルゴリズムに基づく

Meaning

Based on or using algorithms; relating to mathematical rules or procedures.

Example

Algorithmic processes power artificial intelligence systems.

アルゴリズミックなプロセスは人工知能システムを動かします。

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 /əˌtɜːni ˈdʒɛnərəl/

attorney-general

司法長官

Meaning

The chief legal officer of a state or country.

Example

The attorney-general announced new reforms to strengthen justice.

司法長官は司法の強化のための新しい改革を発表しました。

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 /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 /ˈæmfɪˌθiətər/

amphitheater

円形劇場

Meaning

A large open circular or oval building with rising tiers of seats, used for public events.

Example

The concert was held in an ancient amphitheater.

コンサートは古代の円形劇場で行われました。

C1 noun /əˈlɜːrtnəs/

alertness

警戒心

Meaning

the state of being mentally aware and quick to notice or respond; vigilance

Example

The driver maintained a high level of alertness during the long journey.

運転手は長い旅の間、高い警戒心を保った。

C1 verb /ˈæɡənaɪz/

agonize

苦しむ

Meaning

To suffer extreme physical or mental pain; to spend time worrying.

Example

She agonized for days over whether she had made the right decision.

彼女は自分が正しい決断を下したかどうかを何日も悩んでいました。

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 adjective /əˈɡrɛəriən/

agrarian

農業的

Meaning

Related to farming, agriculture, or rural land.

Example

The country’s economy is still largely agrarian.

その国の経済はまだ主に農業的です。

C1 verb /əˈbeɪt/

abate

減少する

Meaning

to become less intense or widespread

Example

The storm began to abate after midnight.

嵐は真夜中に弱まり始めました。

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。