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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 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 /ˈpʊʃi/

pushy

押し付けがましい
Meaning
excessively assertive or aggressive, often annoyingly so
Example
The salesperson was too pushy, which drove customers away.
その販売員はあまりにも押し付けがましく、顧客を遠ざけました。
C1 adjective /ˌæntiˈsleɪvəri/

antislavery

奴隷制度反対
Meaning
Opposed to the practice or system of slavery.
Example
The antislavery movement gained momentum in the 19th century.
奴隷制度反対運動は19世紀に勢いを増した。
C1 adverb /ˈwɪmzɪkli/

Whimsically

遊び心いっぱいに
Meaning
In a playful, fanciful, or capricious manner; with sudden changes of mind
Example
She decorated her room whimsically with colorful balloons.
彼女は部屋をカラフルな風船で遊び心いっぱいに飾った。
C1 verb /riːˈpeɪ.tri.eɪt/

repatriate

帰還させる
Meaning
To return someone to their own country, often after war or imprisonment.
Example
The government worked to repatriate the refugees safely.
政府は難民を安全に帰国させるために尽力しました。
C1 adjective /ɪnˈvɜːs/

Inverse

逆の; 反対の
Meaning
opposite in order, nature, or effect; reversed
Example
There is an inverse relationship between price and demand.
価格と需要の間に逆の関係があります。
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。
C1 adjective /ˈɜːrθ.li/

Earthly

地上的; 世俗的; 物質的
Meaning
relating to the earth or human life; worldly; material rather than spiritual
Example
He focused on earthly pleasures rather than spiritual growth.
彼は精神的成長よりも地上的な楽しみに集中した。
C1 noun /mɒnˈtɑːʒ/

montage

モンタージュ
Meaning
A sequence of film editing or a composite image made by combining several separate pictures.
Example
The film opened with a montage of city life.
映画は都市生活のモンタージュで始まりました。
C1 noun lɪˈkwɪd.ə.ti

liquidity

流動性
Meaning
The availability of liquid assets to a market or company; the ability to convert assets into cash quickly.
Example
Maintaining liquidity is crucial for financial stability.
流動性の維持は財務の安定性にとって重要です。
C1 adjective /ˌɪməˈtɪəriəl/

immaterial

無関係
Meaning
Not important or relevant; lacking physical substance.
Example
The judge ruled that the argument was immaterial to the case.
裁判官はその議論が事件に関係ないと判断しました。
C1 noun /lɪˈɡæl.ə.ti/

Legality

合法性
Meaning
the quality or state of being legal; accordance with the law
Example
The lawyer questioned the legality of the contract.
弁護士は契約の合法性について疑問を呈しました。
C1 noun /fruːˈɡæl.ə.ti/

frugality

倹約
Meaning
The quality of being economical in use or expenditure; not wasteful.
Example
Frugality is essential for saving money effectively.
倹約はお金を効果的に節約するために不可欠です。
C1 adjective /ˈtækt.ləs/

tactless

不作法
Meaning
showing a lack of sensitivity in dealing with others
Example
His tactless remark embarrassed everyone at the meeting.
彼の不作法なコメントは、会議でみんなを恥ずかしがらせました。
C1 adjective /ɪkˈstætɪk/

ecstatic

興奮している
Meaning
Feeling or expressing overwhelming happiness or excitement.
Example
The fans were ecstatic after their team won the championship.
ファンたちはチームがチャンピオンになった後、興奮していました。
C1 noun /əˈtjuːn.mənt/

attunement

調和
Meaning
Being in harmony or responsive to someone's emotional state.
Example
Attunement to emotions improves relationships.
感情への調和は関係を改善する。
C1 noun sɜːrˈkeɪdiən ˈrɪðəm

circadian rhythm

サーカディアンリズム
Meaning
The body's natural sleep-wake cycle that occurs within 24 hours
Example
Exposure to natural light regulates the circadian rhythm.
自然光への暴露はサーカディアンリズムを調整します。
C1 preposition/adverb/conjunction /ˌnɒtwɪθˈstændɪŋ/

notwithstanding

それにもかかわらず
Meaning
In spite of; despite
Example
Notwithstanding the challenges, the team completed the project.
挑戦にもかかわらず、チームはプロジェクトを完了させました。
C1 noun /ˈɪnstɪˌɡeɪtər/

instigator

扇動者
Meaning
A person who brings about or initiates something, usually something bad.
Example
The police identified him as the instigator of the violence.
警察は彼を暴力の扇動者として特定しました。
C1 noun /ˈzɪn.i.ə/

Zinnia

ジニア
Meaning
A colorful garden flower with daisy-like blooms, popular for its vibrant colors and long-lasting nature
Example
The garden was filled with bright zinnias in various colors.
庭はさまざまな色の明るいジニアでいっぱいでした。
C1 noun /ˌluː.mɪˈnɒs.ɪ.ti/

luminosity

光度
Meaning
The intrinsic brightness of a celestial object; the quality of emitting light.
Example
The luminosity of the star was measured with advanced instruments.
星の光度は高度な機器で測定されました。
C1 verb /ɪnˈlɪst/

enlist

登録する
Meaning
to join or sign up, especially for military service; to secure someone's support or help
Example
He decided to enlist in the army after graduation.
彼は卒業後に軍隊に入隊することに決めました。
C1 verb ɪˈluː.sɪ.deɪt

elucidate

明らかにする、説明する
Meaning
make (something) clear; explain.
Example
The professor elucidated the theory with simple examples.
教授は簡単な例で理論を明らかにしました。
C1 verb /rɪˈsɜːrdʒ/

resurge

再興
Meaning
To rise, increase, or become active again after a decline.
Example
Interest in traditional crafts has begun to resurge.
伝統工芸に対する関心が再び高まり始めています。
C1 adverb /ˌðɛrəˈbaʊt/

thereabout

おおよそ
Meaning
Approximately or around that place, amount, or time.
Example
The repairs will cost five hundred dollars or thereabout.
修理費は約五百ドルになるでしょう。
C1 verb /ˈiːvzdrɒp/

eavesdrop

盗み聞き
Meaning
to secretly listen to a conversation
Example
She stood near the door to eavesdrop on their conversation.
彼女はその会話をこっそり聞くためにドアの近くに立っていました。
C1 noun /ˈflæt.ər.i/

Flattery

お世辞
Meaning
excessive and insincere praise, given especially to further one's own interests
Example
His constant flattery made everyone suspicious of his true motives.
彼の絶え間ないお世辞は、皆が彼の本当の意図を疑わせることになった。
C1 noun /ˌɡaɪnəˈkɒlədʒi/

gynecology

婦人科
Meaning
the branch of medicine dealing with women's reproductive health
Example
She decided to specialize in gynecology after medical school.
彼女は医科大学を卒業した後、婦人科を専門にすることに決めました。
C1 noun /ˈsɪləbəl/

syllable

音節
Meaning
A unit of pronunciation having one vowel sound, with or without surrounding consonants, forming the whole or part of a word.
Example
The word 'computer' has three syllables.
‘コンピュータ’という言葉は3つの音節から成り立っています。
C1 verb/noun /ˈkrɒn.ɪ.kəl/

chronicle

出来事を発生した順番で記録する
Meaning
To record events in the order in which they happened; a written record of historical events.
Example
She decided to chronicle her journey through a blog.
彼女はブログを通じて彼女の旅を記録することに決めました。
C1 adjective /ʌnˈkɛmpt/

unkempt

だらしない
Meaning
Having an untidy or disheveled appearance.
Example
He looked unkempt after sleeping outdoors all night.
彼は一晩外で寝た後、だらしなく見えた。
C1 adjective /ˈmɒnstrəs/

Monstrous

非常に大きい; 衝撃的な悪または間違い; 異常または不自然
Meaning
extremely large; shockingly evil or wrong; abnormal or unnatural
Example
The monstrous crime shocked the entire community.
そのモンスターのような犯罪はコミュニティ全体を驚かせました。
C1 adjective /ˈrævənəs/

ravenous

猛烈にお腹がすいている
Meaning
Extremely hungry; famished.
Example
After the long hike, she was ravenous and ate quickly.
長いハイキングの後、彼女は猛烈にお腹がすいて、すぐに食べました。
C1 adjective /ˌʌnəˈdɔːrnd/

unadorned

シンプルな、飾りのない
Meaning
Plain and simple; not decorated.
Example
The room was unadorned, with only a table and a chair.
部屋はシンプルで、テーブルと椅子だけがありました。
C1 verb ɪˈnɪʃɪeɪtɪd

initiated

開始された
Meaning
Caused a process or action to begin; started something.
Example
The project was initiated to enhance marine biodiversity.
プロジェクトは海洋生物多様性を向上させるために開始されました。
C1 adjective /ˈkɒnvɛks/

convex

凸状の、外向きに丸みを帯びた
Meaning
curved or rounded outward
Example
The lens has a convex shape to focus light.
レンズは光を焦点を合わせるために凸の形状をしています。
C1 verb /ˈkəʊ.dɪ.faɪ/

codify

体系化する
Meaning
to arrange laws, rules, or ideas into a clear and systematic code
Example
The committee worked to codify the existing laws.
委員会は既存の法律を体系化するために取り組みました。
C1 noun /ˈwiː.vər bɜːd/

Weaver bird

織り鳥
Meaning
a small bird that builds elaborate woven nests from grass and twigs
Example
The weaver bird skillfully constructs its intricate nest.
織り鳥は巧みに複雑な巣を作る
C1 noun /ˈkæn.ə.pi/

canopy

森の上層部、木々の冠によって形成される; 上部の覆い
Meaning
The upper layer of a forest formed by the crowns of trees; overhead cover.
Example
The rainforest canopy provides shelter to many birds and insects.
熱帯雨林のキャノピーは多くの鳥や昆虫に避難場所を提供します。
C1 noun /krɪˈden.ʃəl/

credential

資格証明書
Meaning
a qualification, achievement, or aspect of a person's background used to indicate suitability for something
Example
She presented her credentials before starting the new job.
彼女は新しい仕事を始める前に資格証明書を提示しました。
C1 noun /ˈʌndərdɒɡ/

underdog

アンダードッグ
Meaning
a competitor thought to have little chance of winning; a weaker party in a contest
Example
The underdog team surprised everyone by winning the championship.
アンダードッグのチームはチャンピオンシップを勝ち取って、皆を驚かせました。
C1 noun /məˈnɒtəni/

monotony

単調さ
Meaning
Lack of variety and interest; tedious repetition and routine.
Example
Breaking the monotony of everyday life can improve mental health.
日常生活の単調さを打破することは、メンタルヘルスの改善に役立つことがあります。
C1 noun ˈpɑː.sɪŋ

parsing

文の構造解析
Meaning
The process of analyzing sentence structure to understand grammatical relationships.
Example
The AI model performs parsing to understand syntax.
AIモデルは構文解析を行い、構造を理解します。
C1 noun /ˈiːkwɪnɒks/

equinox

昼夜平衡
Meaning
The time or date when day and night are of equal length, occurring twice a year.
Example
The spring equinox marks the beginning of longer days.
春分は長い日が始まることを示します。
C1 adjective /ɪnˈtændʒəbl/

intangible

無形の
Meaning
Unable to be touched or grasped; not having a physical presence.
Example
Trust is an intangible quality in relationships.
信頼は関係において無形の特質です。
C1 adjective /ˈɑːr.dənt/

Ardent

熱心な; 熱烈な; 情熱的な
Meaning
very enthusiastic; passionate; fervent
Example
She is an ardent supporter of environmental conservation.
彼女は環境保護の熱心な支持者です。
C1 noun /ˈroʊdənt/

rodent

齧歯類
Meaning
a small mammal such as a mouse, rat, or squirrel, characterized by constantly growing incisors
Example
The farmer set traps to catch the rodents in his barn.
農場主は納屋の中でロデントを捕まえるために罠を設置しました。
C1 noun /ˈɔr.ə.kəl/

Oracle

オラクル
Meaning
a person regarded as a source of wise counsel; in ancient times, a priest or priestess acting as a medium
Example
The ancient Greeks consulted the oracle at Delphi.
古代ギリシャ人はデルポイのオラクルに相談しました。
C1 adjective /ˈtɛn.ju.əs/

tenuous

弱い / 薄い
Meaning
Very weak, thin, or slight; lacking a strong basis.
Example
The evidence against him is quite tenuous.
彼に対する証拠はかなり弱いです。
C1 noun /təˈpɒɡrəfi/

topography

地形学
Meaning
the arrangement of the natural and artificial physical features of an area
Example
The topography of the region made construction very challenging.
その地域の地形は建設を非常に困難にしました。
C1 noun /ˈnaɪt.hʊd/

knighthood

騎士の位
Meaning
The rank or dignity of a knight, or the ceremony of conferring knighthood.
Example
He was honored with knighthood for his contributions to science.
彼は科学への貢献で騎士の位を授与されました。
C1 noun /ˈniːdəlwɜːrk/

needlework

刺繍, 手芸
Meaning
The craft of sewing, embroidery, or knitting done with a needle.
Example
Her grandmother taught her the art of needlework.
彼女の祖母は彼女にニードルワークの技術を教えました。
C1 noun ˈmæŋɡroʊv ˈfɒrɪst

Mangrove Forest

マングローブの森
Meaning
A coastal forest ecosystem characterized by salt-tolerant trees and shrubs that grow in intertidal zones.
Example
Sundarbans is the world's largest mangrove forest.
スンダルバンズは世界最大のマングローブの森です。
C1 adjective /səbˈmɪs.ɪv/

Submissive

従順; 服従的; 謙虚な
Meaning
ready to obey others; yielding to authority; humble and compliant
Example
She became submissive after years of harsh treatment.
厳しい扱いの後、彼女は従順になった。
C1 noun /mɜːrθ/

mirth

喜び
Meaning
Great joy, amusement, or laughter.
Example
The festival was full of mirth and laughter.
フェスティバルは喜びと笑いでいっぱいでした。
C1 adjective ˈɪn.tər.ɪm

interim

暫定的
Meaning
In or for the intervening period; provisional or temporary.
Example
Interim governments manage transitional phases.
暫定政府は移行段階を管理します。
C1 adjective /ʌnˈmaɪndfəl/

Unmindful

無頓着な; 注意しない;
Meaning
not paying attention; careless; heedless
Example
She was unmindful of the danger around her.
彼女は周りの危険に気づいていませんでした。
C1 noun /ˈɛstjʊəri/

estuary

河口
Meaning
the tidal mouth of a large river, where the tide meets the stream
Example
The city is located near the estuary of the river.
その都市は川の河口の近くにあります。
C1 adjective /əˈbreɪsɪv/

abrasive

Meaning
harsh, rough, or capable of wearing down by rubbing
Example
His abrasive tone made everyone uncomfortable.
C1 noun /səbˈvɜːrʒən/

subversion

転覆
Meaning
the act of trying to destroy or undermine an established system or authority
Example
The government accused the rebels of planning subversion.
政府は反乱者が転覆を計画していると非難した。
C1 adjective /ɪˈrɛvəkəbl/

irrevocable

取り消し不可能
Meaning
Not able to be revoked, changed, or undone.
Example
She made an irrevocable decision to leave the company.
彼女は会社を辞めるという取り消し不可能な決定を下した。
C1 verb /mɑːr/

mar

台無しにする
Meaning
to spoil or damage the appearance or quality of something
Example
The scratch will mar the beauty of the painting.
その傷は絵画の美しさを台無しにする。
C1 adjective /əˈblɪɡ.ə.tɔː.ri/

obligatory

義務的
Meaning
Required by a legal, moral, or other rule; compulsory.
Example
Wearing a seatbelt is obligatory in most countries.
ほとんどの国でシートベルトを着用することは義務です。
C1 noun /ˌɪnkjʊˈbeɪʃən/

incubation

卵、細胞、または生物を適切な条件で発展させるプロセス
Meaning
the process of keeping eggs, cells, or organisms in the right conditions for development
Example
The incubation of the eggs lasted for three weeks.
卵のインキュベーションは三週間続きました。
C1 verb /səbˈsɪst/

subsist

生き延びる
Meaning
To maintain or support oneself, especially at a minimal level.
Example
Many villagers still subsist on fishing and farming.
多くの村人は今でも漁業と農業で生計を立てています。
C1 adjective /ˈlɔː.də.bəl/

laudable

称賛に値する
Meaning
Deserving praise and admiration.
Example
Her efforts to help the poor are truly laudable.
貧しい人々を助けるための彼女の努力は本当に称賛に値します。
C1 adjective /məˈtɪk.jə.ləs/

meticulous

非常に注意深く、詳細に正確に
Meaning
Extremely careful and precise in attention to detail
Example
A meticulous researcher checks every detail before publishing.
慎重な研究者は、公開する前にすべての詳細を確認します。
C1 noun /ˈtæpəstri/

tapestry

Meaning
A piece of thick textile fabric with pictures or designs woven into it, often hung on walls.
Example
The museum displayed an ancient tapestry from the 15th century.
C1 adjective /ˈprɛdəˌtɔri/

predatory

捕食者/搾取者
Meaning
Relating to animals that prey on others; exploiting or victimizing others for personal gain.
Example
The predatory bird swooped down on its prey.
捕食性の鳥は獲物に向かって急降下した。
C1 noun /naɪˈiːvɪti/

naivety

無邪気
Meaning
The quality of being innocent, simple, and lacking experience or sophistication.
Example
Her naivety made her trust people too easily.
彼女の無邪気は、彼女が人々をあまりにも簡単に信頼させました。
C1 noun /ˌɪmpɔːrˈteɪʃən/

importation

輸入
Meaning
The act of bringing goods or services into a country from abroad
Example
The importation of luxury goods is strictly regulated.
高級品の輸入は厳しく規制されています。
C1 noun /bɜːrθ/

Berth

寝台; 船、列車、または他の乗り物で寝る場所
Meaning
a sleeping place in a ship, train, or other vehicle; a place where a ship can dock
Example
I booked an upper berth on the overnight train.
私は夜行列車で上段の寝台を予約しました。
C1 noun /ˈsɛntɪnəl/

sentinel

衛兵
Meaning
A soldier or guard whose job is to stand and keep watch.
Example
A sentinel stood at the entrance of the camp.
一人の衛兵がキャンプの入り口に立っていた。
C1 noun /ˈdʒʌŋk.tʃər/

Juncture

重要な時点
Meaning
a particular point in events or time; a critical moment when important decisions must be made
Example
At this juncture, we need to make a crucial decision about our future.
この重要な時点で、私たちは未来について重要な決定を下さなければなりません。
C1 verb /ˈkrɪsən/

christen

洗礼名を付ける
Meaning
to give a name to someone at baptism or to name something officially
Example
They christened the ship after the queen.
彼らは船に女王の名前を付けました。
C1 adjective prɪˈkeə.ri.əs

precarious

危険な
Meaning
Not securely held or in position; dependent on chance; uncertain.
Example
His financial situation is precarious.
彼の財政状況は危険な状態です。
C1 verb /ˈnɪbəl/

nibble

かじる
Meaning
to take small bites of food
Example
The rabbit nibbled on a carrot.
うさぎはにんじんをかじった。
C1 verb /sɪˈsiːd/

secede

脱退する
Meaning
To formally withdraw from a political or organizational union.
Example
Several states threatened to secede from the union.
いくつかの州は連邦から脱退すると脅迫した。
C1 noun /ˈpɛntəɡən/

pentagon

Meaning
A plane figure with five straight sides and five angles; also refers to the US Department of Defense building.
Example
The Pentagon is one of the most iconic government buildings in the United States.
C1 noun /ˌdiːpɔːrˈteɪʃən/

deportation

Meaning
The act of expelling a foreigner from a country.
Example
The deportation of hundreds of workers sparked international criticism.
C1 adjective /dɪˈʃɛvəld/

disheveled

乱れた
Meaning
Untidy, messy, or in disorder, especially of hair or clothing.
Example
He arrived with disheveled hair and wrinkled clothes.
彼は乱れた髪とシワの寄った服で到着しました。
C1 adjective /ˌʃoʊ.vəˈnɪs.tɪk/

chauvinistic

ショービニズム
Meaning
Displaying or characterized by excessive or prejudiced loyalty or support, especially towards one's own gender or group.
Example
His chauvinistic attitude alienated many of his female colleagues.
彼のショウビニスティックな態度は多くの女性の同僚を疎外した。
C1 noun rɪˈfaɪnmənt

refinement

精練
Meaning
The process of removing impurities or unwanted elements from a substance.
Example
His manners showed a refinement that made him stand out in any crowd.
彼のマナーは精練されたもので、どんな群衆の中でも目立っていた。
C1 noun /ˈpæŋkriəs/

pancreas

膵臓
Meaning
A gland in the abdomen that produces insulin and digestive enzymes.
Example
The pancreas plays a vital role in digestion and blood sugar regulation.
膵臓は消化と血糖の調節に重要な役割を果たしています。
C1 verb /splaɪs/

splice

接続する
Meaning
to join two pieces of rope, film, or other material by weaving or attaching them together
Example
The technician spliced the two wires to restore the connection.
技術者は2本のワイヤーを接続して接続を回復しました。
C1 noun /straɪf/

strife

争い、闘争
Meaning
angry or violent conflict; struggle or discord
Example
The region has been torn apart by political strife.
その地域は政治的な争いで引き裂かれました。
C1 noun /ˈsɜːrəɡət/

surrogate

代理人
Meaning
A substitute, especially a person deputizing for another in a specific role or office.
Example
The surrogate mother gave birth to the child after carrying it for nine months.
代理母は九か月間子どもを妊娠してから子どもを出産した。
C1 adjective /ˈsæljʊˌtɛri/

salutary

有益な
Meaning
Producing good effects; beneficial, especially after something unpleasant.
Example
The accident was a salutary reminder to drive carefully.
その事故は、慎重に運転することを思い出させる有益な教訓でした。
C1 noun /skraɪb/

scribe

書記
Meaning
a person who writes documents, especially in ancient times; a professional copyist
Example
In ancient Egypt, scribes recorded important events.
古代エジプトでは、スクライブは重要な出来事を記録しました。
C1 noun /ˈfjuː.dʒə.tɪv/

Fugitive

逃亡者
Meaning
a person who has escaped from a place or is in hiding, especially to avoid arrest
Example
The police launched a manhunt to capture the fugitive who escaped from prison.
警察は刑務所から逃げた逃亡者を捕まえるために捜索を開始しました。
C1 adjective /vəˈluː.mə.nəs/

voluminous

膨大, 広大, 巨大
Meaning
Occupying or containing much space; large in volume, in particular.
Example
The library contained a voluminous collection of books.
図書館には非常に大きな本のコレクションがありました。
C1 noun /əˈflɪkʃən/

affliction

苦しみ
Meaning
a state of pain, suffering, or distress
Example
Poverty is a common affliction in many parts of the world.
貧困は世界の多くの地域で一般的な苦しみです。
C1 noun /ˌsɛlf ɪnˈdʌldʒəns/

self-indulgence

自己 indulgence
Meaning
The act of allowing oneself to enjoy pleasures or desires excessively.
Example
His weekend of self-indulgence included eating sweets and watching movies nonstop.
彼の自己満足の週末は、甘いものを食べて映画を見続けることが含まれていました。
C1 adjective /təˈren.ʃəl/

Torrential

土砂降り; 激しい雨
Meaning
falling rapidly in copious streams; extremely heavy rainfall
Example
The torrential rain flooded the streets within hours.
土砂降りの雨が数時間以内に通りを浸水させた。
C1 noun /əˈkwɪtl/

acquittal

Meaning
a judgment that a person is not guilty of the crime with which they have been charged
Example
The acquittal of the accused shocked the public.
C1 noun /ˈsɪmətri/

symmetry

対称
Meaning
the quality of having balanced proportions or identical parts facing each other
Example
The building’s symmetry impressed the visitors.
建物の対称性は訪問者に感銘を与えました。
C1 verb /mɑːrd/

marred

台無しにする
Meaning
to spoil or damage the quality or appearance of something
Example
The celebration was marred by bad weather.
お祝いは悪天候で台無しになりました。
C1 noun /mɑːrˈsuːpiəl/

marsupial

袋で子供を育てる哺乳類
Meaning
A type of mammal that carries and nourishes its young in a pouch, like kangaroos and koalas.
Example
The kangaroo is a well-known marsupial.
カンガルーはよく知られたマースピアルです。
C1 noun /ɪnˈdem.nə.ti/

Indemnity

補償
Meaning
security or protection against a loss or other financial burden; compensation for damage or loss
Example
The insurance company provided full indemnity for the damages caused by the flood.
保険会社は洪水による損害に対して完全な補償を提供しました。
C1 adjective /ˈreɪ.kɪʃ/

Rakish

魅力的な
Meaning
having a dashing, jaunty, or slightly disreputable quality or appearance
Example
He wore his hat at a rakish angle that gave him a charming appearance.
彼は魅力的な角度で帽子をかぶって、魅力的な外見を与えた。
C1 noun /ˈpɑːrtʃmənt/

parchment

羊皮紙
Meaning
a thin material made from animal skin, used in the past for writing
Example
The ancient manuscript was written on parchment.
古代の写本は羊皮紙に書かれていました。
C1 adjective /dɪsˈhɑːrtənd/

Disheartened

落胆した
Meaning
discouraged; feeling dejected; losing hope or confidence
Example
She felt disheartened after failing the exam twice.
彼女は試験に2回失敗した後、落胆していました。
C1 noun /noʊˈteɪʃən/

notation

記号法
Meaning
A system of symbols or signs used to represent information, especially in mathematics or music.
Example
The teacher explained the notation used in the algebra equations.
先生は代数方程式で使用される記号法を説明しました。
C1 noun, verb /ˈbʌtrəs/

buttress

支柱, 支え
Meaning
a structure built against a wall for support; to support or strengthen
Example
The cathedral walls were buttressed to prevent collapse.
大聖堂の壁は崩壊を防ぐために支えられていました。
C1 verb, noun /ˈbrɪsəl/

bristle

硬い毛; 怒りで反応する
Meaning
to react angrily or defensively; a short stiff hair or fiber
Example
The cat bristled when it saw the dog.
猫は犬を見て、毛が逆立った。
C1 noun /ˈpʌndɪt/

pundit

専門家
Meaning
An expert in a particular subject or field who is frequently called upon to give opinions to the public.
Example
Political pundits debated the election results on television.
政治の専門家たちはテレビで選挙結果について議論しました。
C1 adjective /ˌʌnrɪˈfaɪnd/

unrefined

未精製の
Meaning
not processed or purified; lacking polish or sophistication
Example
The unrefined oil must be processed before it can be used as fuel.
未精製の石油は燃料として使う前に処理する必要がある。
C1 adjective /ˌrɛmɪˈnɪsənt/

reminiscent

思い出させる
Meaning
Tending to remind one of something; suggestive of something in the past.
Example
The smell of rain is reminiscent of my childhood in the village.
雨の匂いは私の村での子供時代を思い出させる。
C1 noun, verb /dɪsˈɑːnər/

dishonor

Meaning
a state of shame or loss of respect; to bring shame upon someone or something
Example
The soldier felt he had brought dishonor to his family.
C1 noun /kæsˈkeɪd/

Cascade

滝; 一連の段階や操作
Meaning
a waterfall; a succession of stages or operations
Example
The mountain cascade created a beautiful natural swimming pool below.
山の滝は下に美しい自然のスイミングプールを作りました。
C1 noun /ˈɑd.ɪ.ti/

Oddity

珍奇な現象
Meaning
something that is strange or unusual; a peculiar trait
Example
His habit of sleeping standing up was considered an oddity.
彼の立って寝る習慣は珍奇な現象と見なされていました。
C1 verb /aʊtˈwɪt/

outwit

巧妙に出し抜く
Meaning
to defeat or gain an advantage over someone by being more clever or cunning
Example
The fox managed to outwit the hunters.
キツネは猟師たちを出し抜くことができました。
C1 noun /ˈsɪməli/

simile

直喩
Meaning
A figure of speech involving the comparison of one thing with another using 'like' or 'as'.
Example
She used a simile to describe her eyes as bright as stars.
彼女は自分の目を星のように明るいと表現するために直喩を使いました。
C1 noun /ˈkaʊn.tər kleɪm/

counter-claim

反訴
Meaning
a claim made to rebut a previous claim, often in legal contexts
Example
The defendant filed a counter-claim against the plaintiff.
被告は原告に対して反訴を提起しました。
C1 noun /ˈpær.ə.di/

Parody

パロディ
Meaning
an imitation of a particular style for comic effect; a humorous exaggerated copy
Example
The comedy show featured a parody of famous politicians.
そのコメディ番組は有名な政治家のパロディを特集した。
C1 noun /ˈpeɪθɒs/

pathos

パトス
Meaning
a quality in speech, writing, or events that evokes pity or deep emotion
Example
The documentary balanced pathos with hope, making the audience both weep and think.
ドキュメンタリーは、パトスと希望をうまくバランスさせ、観客を泣かせ、考えさせました。
C1 noun /tʃæmp/

champ

チャンピオン / 勝者
Meaning
an informal word for champion or winner.
Example
He is the new champ of the boxing tournament.
彼はボクシングトーナメントの新しいチャンピオンです。
C1 noun /ˈlɔː.ləs.nəs/

Lawlessness

無法状態
Meaning
absence of law and order; a state where laws do not exist or are not enforced
Example
The city descended into lawlessness after the government collapsed.
政府の崩壊後、都市は無法状態に陥った。
C1 noun /ˈlɛɡɪŋ/

legging

タイツ
Meaning
tight-fitting stretch pants, typically worn by women for exercise or casual wear
Example
She bought a new pair of black leggings for the gym.
彼女はジム用に新しい黒いレギンスを買った。
C1 noun /dʌsk/

Dusk

夕暮れ; たそがれ
Meaning
the period of the day when daylight is fading; twilight
Example
They walked along the beach during dusk, watching the sunset.
彼らは夕暮れ時にビーチを歩きながら、日没を見ていました。