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 noun /ɪnˈɛk.wɪ.ti/

inequity

不平等

Meaning

Lack of fairness or justice; unequal distribution or treatment.

Example

Social inequity continues to be a global issue.

社会的不平等は依然としてグローバルな問題です。

C1 verb /pɑːrs/

parse

文法解析

Meaning

to analyze a sentence or text grammatically or logically

Example

The software can parse large amounts of text data efficiently.

ソフトウェアは、大量のテキストデータを効率的に解析できます。

C1 noun /ˈtjuːmʌlt/

tumult

騒動

Meaning

A loud, confused noise, especially caused by a crowd; commotion or disorder.

Example

The protest created a tumult in the city square.

抗議活動は市の広場で騒動を引き起こしました。

C1 noun /ˈspɪnstər/

spinster

未婚女性

Meaning

An unmarried woman, often one who is older and considered unlikely to marry

Example

The novel featured a kind-hearted spinster who cared for the village children.

その小説には、村の子供たちの世話をしていた心優しい未婚女性が登場した。

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 /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 adjective /juːˈfɔːrɪk/

euphoric

幸福感に満ちた

Meaning

Characterized by or feeling intense excitement and happiness.

Example

The fans were euphoric after their team's victory.

チームが勝った後、ファンは幸福感に満ちていた。

C1 adjective /ˈɡruːsəm/

gruesome

恐ろしい

Meaning

Causing horror or disgust.

Example

The police discovered a gruesome crime scene.

警察は恐ろしい犯罪現場を発見しました。

C1 verb /ˈweɪvər/

waver

揺れる

Meaning

to become unsteady or indecisive; to hesitate or shake

Example

She began to waver in her decision to move abroad.

彼女は海外に引っ越す決断に揺れ始めた。

C1 verb /raɪl/

rile

Meaning

to irritate or annoy someone

Example

His careless comments really riled her.

C1 verb /ˈdɛprɪˌkeɪt/

deprecate

非難する

Meaning

to express disapproval of something

Example

The teacher deprecated the use of slang in academic essays.

教師は学術論文でのスラングの使用を非難しました。

C1 noun /ˈdæn.drʌf/

Dandruff

フケ

Meaning

small white or grey flakes of dead skin that form on the scalp and fall from the hair

Example

He used a special shampoo to treat his persistent dandruff problem.

彼は慢性的なフケの問題を治すために、特別なシャンプーを使った。

C1 adjective /rɪˈpʌl.sɪv/

Repulsive

嫌悪感を引き起こす; 不快な; 嫌悪を引き起こす

Meaning

extremely unpleasant; causing strong dislike or disgust

Example

The smell of rotten eggs was absolutely repulsive.

腐った卵の匂いは完全に嫌悪感を引き起こしました。

C1 verb /ˈkrʌmpəl/

crumple

くしゃくしゃにする

Meaning

to crush something into folds or wrinkles

Example

He crumpled the paper and threw it in the bin.

彼は紙をくしゃくしゃにしてゴミ箱に投げ入れました。

C1 noun ɪnˈdaʊmənt

endowment

寄付金, 寄贈

Meaning

An income or form of property given or bequeathed to someone.

Example

The university received a large endowment for research.

大学は研究のために大きな寄付金を受け取った。

C1 noun ˈθɜː.məl stres

thermal stress

熱応力

Meaning

Stress caused by excessive heat that affects plant growth and development.

Example

High thermal stress affects plant growth.

高い熱的ストレスは植物の成長に影響を与えます。

C1 noun /ˈmɜːrsəˌnɛri/

mercenary

傭兵

Meaning

a professional soldier hired to serve in a foreign army; also used to describe someone motivated solely by money.

Example

The mercenary fought for whoever paid the highest wage.

傭兵は最も高い給料を支払った人のために戦った。

C1 verb /ˌpriːdɪˈtɜːrmɪn/

predetermine

予め決定する

Meaning

to establish or decide something in advance

Example

The outcome of the match seemed predetermined.

試合の結果は予め決められていたようだった。

C1 verb /ˌʌndərˈvæljuː/

undervalue

過小評価する

Meaning

To assign too low a value or importance to something or someone.

Example

She felt that her boss consistently undervalued her contributions.

彼女は自分の上司が彼女の貢献を一貫して過小評価していると感じていた。

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 adjective /ˈpɜːrtɪnənt/

pertinent

sherbet

シャーベット

Meaning

a sweet flavored drink or a frozen dessert made from sweetened fruit juice

Example

On hot days, she enjoys a glass of lemon sherbet.

暑い日には、彼女はレモンシャーベットを一杯楽しんでいます。

C1 noun /ˌsæbəˈtɜːr/

saboteur

破壊工作員

Meaning

A person who engages in sabotage.

Example

The saboteur was arrested before he could plant the bomb.

破壊工作員は爆弾を設置する前に逮捕されました。

C1 noun /ˈreɪ.vən/

Raven

ワタリガラス

Meaning

a large, black bird with a thick bill and harsh croaking voice

Example

The raven perched on the old oak tree and cawed loudly.

ワタリガラスが古いオークの木に止まり、大きな声で鳴いた。

C1 noun /ˈɔːr.ə.tɔːr.i/

oratory

弁論術

Meaning

The art of public speaking; skilled and confident delivery of speeches to an audience.

Example

His exceptional oratory skills won him the debate competition.

彼の卓越した弁論術は、ディベートコンペティションで彼に勝利をもたらしました。

C1 noun /səˈlɪn.ə.t̬i/

salinity

塩分, 塩濃度

Meaning

The salt content of soil or water, typically measured as a concentration.

Example

The salinity of the ocean varies depending on depth and location.

海洋の塩分は深さと場所によって異なります。

C1 noun, verb /ˈmæn.deɪt/

mandate

マンダト

Meaning

an official order or command; to give someone authority to act in a certain way

Example

The government issued a mandate to reduce carbon emissions.

政府は炭素排出削減のためのマンダトを発行した。

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 noun prɪˈsɪʒ.ən ˈæɡ.rɪ.kʌl.tʃər

precision agriculture

精密農業

Meaning

The technique of conducting agricultural work using advanced technology.

Example

Precision agriculture optimizes resource use and increases efficiency.

精密農業は資源の使用を最適化し、効率を向上させます。

C1 noun /mɔːˈtæləti/

mortality

死亡率

Meaning

the state of being subject to death; the death rate of a population

Example

Advancements in medicine have reduced child mortality significantly.

医療の進歩により、乳児死亡率が大幅に減少しました。

C1 noun /ˈækwɪˌdʌkt/

aqueduct

水道橋

Meaning

a structure built to carry water over long distances

Example

The Romans built aqueducts to supply water to their cities.

ローマ人は都市に水を供給するために水道橋を建設しました。

C1 adjective /ˈhɔːltɪŋ/

halting

ためらい

Meaning

slow and hesitant, especially due to lack of confidence

Example

She gave a halting reply during the interview.

彼女は面接中にためらいながら答えました。

C1 noun /ˈpəʊstˌskrɪpt/

postscript

追伸

Meaning

an additional remark at the end of a letter or text, after the signature

Example

She added a brief postscript to thank him again.

彼女は再度彼に感謝するために簡単な追伸を加えました。

C1 verb /ɪmˈpiːd/

impede

妨げる

Meaning

To obstruct or hinder the progress or development of something.

Example

Lack of funds can impede business growth.

資金不足はビジネスの成長を妨げる可能性があります。

C1 adjective /ræmˈbʌŋk.ʃəs/

rambunctious

騒々しい

Meaning

boisterous, energetic, and difficult to control.

Example

The rambunctious children filled the house with noise.

騒々しい子供たちが家を騒音で満たしました。

C1 noun /kənˈsep.ʃən/

Conception

構想; アイデア; 受精

Meaning

the forming of an idea or plan; the fertilization of an ovum by a sperm; the action of conceiving

Example

The conception of this innovative project took several months of brainstorming.

この革新的なプロジェクトの構想には数ヶ月のブレインストーミングが必要でした。

C1 verb /rɪˈvoʊk/

revoke

取り消す

Meaning

To officially cancel or withdraw a decision, privilege, or right.

Example

The government decided to revoke his passport.

政府は彼のパスポートを取り消すことを決定した。

C1 noun /rɛnˈdɪʃən/

rendition

演奏

Meaning

a performance or interpretation of a piece of art, music, or text

Example

The singer gave a moving rendition of the classic song.

歌手はクラシックな歌の感動的な演奏を行いました。

C1 noun /weɪ/

Whey

ホエイ

Meaning

the watery part of milk that separates from the curds when making cheese

Example

Whey protein is popular among athletes and bodybuilders.

ホエイプロテインはアスリートやボディビルダーの間で人気があります。

C1 noun ˌdɪdʒɪˈnɛəreɪʃən

degeneration

退化

Meaning

The process of decline or deterioration in structure or function.

Example

The degeneration of brain cells leads to cognitive decline.

脳細胞の退化は認知機能の低下を引き起こします。

C1 noun /ˈmʌltɪplaɪər/

multiplier

乗数

Meaning

a number or factor by which another number is multiplied; something that increases the effect or value of something else

Example

In economics, government spending can act as a multiplier for economic growth.

経済学では、政府支出が成長の乗数となることがある。

C1 noun /prɒɡˈnoʊsɪs/

prognosis

予後

Meaning

A forecast of the likely outcome of a disease or situation.

Example

The doctor gave a positive prognosis for the patient's recovery.

医者は患者の回復に対してポジティブな予後を示した。

C1 noun /rɪdʒ/

ridge

山の稜線または頂上

Meaning

a long, narrow hilltop, mountain range, or raised strip

Example

We walked along the mountain ridge.

私たちは山脈の稜線に沿って歩きました。

C1 noun /ˈmɛm.wɑːr/

memoir

回想録

Meaning

A historical account or autobiography written from personal experience.

Example

The author’s memoir details her journey through hardship and success.

著者の回想録は、彼女の苦難と成功の旅路を詳述しています。

C1 noun ˈprəʊses stəˈbɪlɪti

process stability

プロセスの安定性

Meaning

The consistency and steadiness of biological or functional processes

Example

Cold air ensures process stability in plants.

冷たい空気は植物のプロセスの安定性を確保します。

C1 verb /ˈviːtoʊ/

veto

拒否する

Meaning

to reject or forbid a decision, proposal, or law

Example

The president decided to veto the new bill.

大統領は新しい法案に対してヴェトーを決定しました。

C1 verb /ɪmˈpɜːrsəneɪt/

impersonate

偽る

Meaning

to pretend to be another person in order to entertain or deceive

Example

He was arrested for trying to impersonate a police officer.

彼は警察官を装おうとしたため逮捕されました。

C1 adverb /ˌʌnkənˈvɛnʃənəli/

unconventionally

型破りに

Meaning

in a way that is not based on or conforming to accepted standards or norms

Example

She dresses unconventionally, mixing bold colors and patterns that surprise everyone.

彼女は型破りに服装をしており、大胆な色と柄を組み合わせて皆を驚かせる。

C1 verb ˌkəʊ.əˈles

coalesce

統合する

Meaning

Come together and form one mass or whole; unite to form one organization or group.

Example

The different theories coalesced into one unified idea.

異なる理論が一つの統一されたアイデアに統合されました。

C1 noun /ˈɪntərˌpleɪ/

interplay

相互作用

Meaning

The way in which two or more things have an effect on each other.

Example

The interplay between culture and technology shapes modern life.

文化と技術の相互作用が現代生活を形作っています。

C1 adjective /ˈvæljənt/

Valiant

勇敢な; 英雄的な

Meaning

showing courage or determination; brave and heroic

Example

The valiant soldier fought bravely to protect his country.

その勇敢な兵士は国を守るために勇敢に戦いました。

C1 adjective /ˈtɑːrdi/

tardy

遅刻

Meaning

Delayed; arriving or happening late.

Example

The student received a warning for being tardy to class.

学生は授業に遅れて警告を受けました。

C1 adjective /ˌɪndɪˈstɪŋkt/

indistinct

不明瞭な

Meaning

Not clear or sharply defined; vague or blurred.

Example

The sound of voices was indistinct in the distance.

遠くからの声は不明瞭でした。

C1 adjective /tɛkˈtɑː.nɪk/

tectonic

構造的

Meaning

Relating to the structure of the earth's crust and the large-scale processes that take place within it.

Example

Tectonic movements cause earthquakes and mountain formation.

テクトニック運動は地震や山の形成を引き起こします。

C1 noun /saɪð/

scythe

鎌

Meaning

A tool with a long curved blade used for cutting grass or grain.

Example

The farmer sharpened his scythe before harvesting the wheat.

農民は小麦を収穫する前に彼の鎌を研いだ。

C1 verb /ˈnjuːtrəlaɪz/

neutralize

無力化する

Meaning

to make something ineffective or harmless

Example

The medicine helped neutralize the poison in his system.

その薬は彼の体内の毒を無効にするのを助けました。

C1 verb /proʊˈtrækt/

protract

延長する

Meaning

To prolong or extend in time or duration.

Example

Negotiations were protracted for several months.

交渉は数ヶ月間延長されました。

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 noun, verb /klɒt/

clot

血栓

Meaning

a thick mass of coagulated liquid, especially blood; to form such a mass.

Example

The doctor removed a blood clot from the patient.

医者は患者から血栓を取り除きました。

C1 adjective /ʌnˈɒnəd/

unhonoured

敬われない

Meaning

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

Example

He felt unhonoured after his years of service were ignored.

長年の奉仕が無視され、彼は敬われないと感じた。

C1 noun /ˈɪrɪtənt/

irritant

刺激物

Meaning

something that causes irritation or discomfort

Example

Dust is a common irritant for people with allergies.

ほこりはアレルギーを持つ人々にとって一般的な刺激物です。

C1 noun /ˈrɪpəl/

Ripple

波紋

Meaning

a small wave on the surface of water; a spreading effect or influence

Example

The stone created ripples across the calm pond.

石が静かな池に波紋を作った。

C1 adjective ˌɪdiəsɪnˈkrætɪk

idiosyncratic

奇妙で個人的な

Meaning

Relating to idiosyncrasy; peculiar or individual.

Example

His idiosyncratic behavior set him apart from his colleagues.

彼の独特な行動は彼を同僚たちから区別させた。

C1 noun ˈsæŋktɪti

sanctity

神聖さ

Meaning

The state or quality of being holy, sacred, or saintly; ultimate importance.

Example

The sanctity of life should never be compromised.

命の神聖さは決して妥協されるべきではない。

C1 noun /mɪˈrɑːʒ/

Mirage

蜃気楼

Meaning

An optical illusion caused by atmospheric conditions, especially in deserts

Example

The travelers saw a mirage of water in the desert.

旅行者は砂漠で水の蜃気楼を見ました。

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 adjective /ˌθiːəˈlɒdʒɪkl/

theological

神学的

Meaning

Relating to the study of theology or religious belief.

Example

He wrote a theological paper on the concept of divine justice.

彼は神の正義の概念についての神学的な論文を書いた。

C1 verb /wɪðˈhoʊld/

withhold

差し控える

Meaning

to refuse to give or keep back something

Example

The company decided to withhold his bonus.

会社は彼のボーナスを差し控えることにした。

C1 adjective /ˈsɒljʊbəl/

soluble

可溶性

Meaning

able to be dissolved, especially in water

Example

Sugar is soluble in water.

砂糖は水に溶けやすい。

C1 verb /ɪnˈfleɪt/

inflate

膨らませる；水増しする

Meaning

to fill with air or gas so it expands; to increase excessively or artificially

Example

The mechanic inflated the tire to the correct pressure.

整備士はタイヤを適切な空気圧まで膨らませた。

C1 noun ˌriː.pɚˈkʌʃ.ənz

repercussions

影響

Meaning

The unintended consequences or effects of an action or event.

Example

The new policy had unintended repercussions on the economy.

新しい政策は経済に予期しない影響を与えました。

C1 verb প্রিসিপিটেট

precipitate

降水する

Meaning

To fall from the sky as rain, snow, or other forms of water.

Example

Vapor precipitates as rain in warmer climates.

水蒸気は暖かい気候で雨として降ります。

C1 noun /ˈɛmbləm/

emblem

象徴

Meaning

A symbolic object, design, or figure representing an idea, group, or identity.

Example

The dove is an emblem of peace.

鳩は平和の象徴です。

C1 verb /dɪˈspɛl/

dispel

解消する

Meaning

to make a doubt, feeling, or belief disappear

Example

The teacher's explanation dispelled the students' confusion.

先生の説明は学生たちの混乱を解消しました。

C1 noun /ˈveɪpəraɪzər/

vaporizer

ベイポライザー

Meaning

a device that turns a liquid into vapor, often for inhalation

Example

She used a vaporizer to ease her cough.

彼女は咳を和らげるためにベイポライザーを使いました。

C1 adjective /ˈseɪ.vər.i/

savory

風味のある（塩辛いまたは辛い）

Meaning

Having a pleasant salty or spicy taste; morally acceptable.

Example

The restaurant serves a variety of savory dishes.

そのレストランはさまざまな風味のある料理を提供しています。

C1 adjective /ˌaʊtˈlændɪʃ/

outlandish

奇妙

Meaning

Looking or sounding bizarre or unfamiliar; strange.

Example

He wore an outlandish costume to the festival.

彼は祭りに奇妙な衣装を着ていました。

C1 noun /ˈvælər/

valor

勇気

Meaning

Great courage in the face of danger, especially in battle.

Example

The soldier was honored for his valor during the war.

その兵士は戦争中の勇気で賞賛されました。

C1 noun /ˈtrɪviə/

trivia

雑学

Meaning

Details or information that are considered unimportant or of little value.

Example

The quiz was filled with fun trivia about movies and music.

クイズは映画や音楽に関する楽しい雑学で満たされていました。

C1 noun /ɪˈvæp.ər.ə.tɪv ˈkuː.lər/

Evaporative cooler

蒸発冷却器

Meaning

a cooling device that uses water evaporation to reduce air temperature

Example

The evaporative cooler works best in dry climates.

蒸発冷却器は乾燥した気候で最も効果的に機能します。

C1 verb /həˈluːsɪneɪt/

hallucinate

幻覚を見る

Meaning

to see, hear, or sense things that are not actually present, often due to illness or drugs

Example

After taking the medicine, he began to hallucinate strange shapes.

薬を飲んだ後、彼は奇妙な形をハルシネイトし始めた。

C1 adjective/adverb /ˌɒfˈhænd/

offhand

軽率

Meaning

Without previous thought or preparation; casual and sometimes dismissive.

Example

She gave an offhand reply to his serious question.

彼女は彼の真剣な質問に対して、軽率な返答をした。

C1 proper noun ˈɡləʊbəl ˈfaʊndriz

GlobalFoundries

グローバルファウンドリーズ

Meaning

A specific company in semiconductor manufacturing.

Example

GlobalFoundries is a leading semiconductor company.

GlobalFoundriesは半導体業界のリーダーです。

C1 adjective /ˈperɪɡrɪn/

Peregrine

移動する; 渡り鳥; 旅行する

Meaning

wandering; traveling; migratory

Example

The peregrine falcon is known for its incredible speed.

ハヤブサはその驚異的な速度で知られています。

C1 verb /rɪˈfjuːt/

refute

反論する

Meaning

To prove a statement, argument, or theory to be false or invalid.

Example

The lawyer refuted the witness's testimony with solid evidence.

弁護士は証人の証言を確かな証拠で反論しました。

C1 noun /ˈspaɪər/

spire

尖塔

Meaning

a tall, pointed structure on top of a building, especially a church

Example

The church spire could be seen from miles away.

教会の尖塔は遠くから見ることができました。

C1 noun /ˈɡraʊnd kruː/

ground crew

グラウンドクルー

Meaning

a team of people who maintain and service aircraft on the ground

Example

The ground crew prepared the plane for takeoff.

グラウンドクルーは飛行機を離陸の準備をしました。

C1 adjective məˈθɒd.ɪ.kəl

methodical

方法的な

Meaning

Done according to a systematic or established procedure; orderly and systematic.

Example

His methodical research produced reliable results.

彼の方法的な研究は信頼できる結果を生み出した。

C1 noun /ˌmɪdˈsʌm.ər/

midsummer

真夏

Meaning

The middle of summer, often around the summer solstice in June.

Example

We had a festival to celebrate midsummer.

私たちは真夏を祝うためにフェスティバルを開きました。

C1 adjective /ˈen.vi.əs/

Envious

嫉妬深い; ねたむ

Meaning

feeling or showing envy; jealous

Example

She felt envious of her friend's new car.

彼女は友達の新しい車に嫉妬していた。

C1 noun /ˈdæmpər/

damper

力、効果、または興奮を減少または抑制するもの

Meaning

something that reduces or lessens the force, effect, or excitement

Example

The cancellation of the trip put a damper on their enthusiasm.

旅行のキャンセルは彼らの熱意をそぐことになった。

C1 adjective /ˈpɜːrsənəbl/

personable

魅力的

Meaning

having a pleasant appearance and manner; attractive and friendly

Example

The new teacher is very personable and easy to talk to.

新しい先生はとても魅力的で話しやすいです。

C1 adjective /moʊv/

mauve

薄紫色

Meaning

a pale purple color with a grayish or bluish tinge

Example

She wore a beautiful mauve dress to the party.

彼女はパーティーで美しい薄紫色のドレスを着ていた。

C1 noun /ˈɡreɪ.tər/

Grater

おろし金

Meaning

a kitchen utensil with a rough surface for grating food into small pieces

Example

Use the grater to grate cheese for the pizza.

ピザ用のチーズをおろすためにおろし金を使ってください。

C1 noun /ˈbʌrə, ˈbʊrə/

borough

区

Meaning

A town, district, or administrative division, especially one with its own local government.

Example

Brooklyn is a borough of New York City.

ブルックリンはニューヨーク市の区です。

C1 noun /ˈtɒpˌsɔɪl/

topsoil

表土

Meaning

the top layer of soil, which is rich in organic matter and nutrients

Example

Farmers rely on healthy topsoil for good crop yields.

農家は良い作物の収穫のために健康な表土に依存しています。

C1 noun /ɪnˈvɜːrʒən/

inversion

逆転

Meaning

A reversal of the normal order, position, or relationship.

Example

In poetry, inversion is often used to create emphasis.

詩では、逆転は強調を作るためによく使われます。

C1 adverb /ˈhɒtli/

hotly

激しく

Meaning

in an intense, angry, or passionate way

Example

She hotly denied the accusations.

彼女はその告発を激しく否定した。

C1 verb /əˈprɛs/

oppress

抑圧する

Meaning

to keep someone down by harsh and unfair use of authority; to suppress

Example

The dictator oppressed the people for decades.

独裁者は何十年も人々を抑圧した。

C1 adjective /ˈkjʊərəbl/

curable

治療可能な

Meaning

Able to be cured or healed.

Example

The doctor assured her that the disease was curable.

医者はその病気が治療可能だと確信を持って言いました。

C1 adverb /ˈheɪs.tɪ.li/

Hastily

急いで

Meaning

in a hurried or rushed manner; quickly and carelessly

Example

She hastily packed her bags before leaving for the airport.

彼女は空港に行く前に急いでバッグを詰めた。

C1 noun ˌdɛɡrəˈdeɪʃən

degradation

劣化

Meaning

The condition or process of degrading or being degraded.

Example

Soil degradation due to overuse is a growing issue.

過剰な使用による土壌の劣化は、増大する問題です。

C1 noun /dʒɛˈsteɪʃən/

gestation

妊娠

Meaning

the process of carrying or being carried in the womb between conception and birth; the development of an idea or plan

Example

The gestation period of an elephant is nearly two years.

象の妊娠期間はほぼ2年です。

C1 noun /ˌrɛfəˈrɛndəm/

referendum

国民投票

Meaning

a general vote by the population on a single political issue

Example

The government held a referendum on the new constitution.

政府は新しい憲法について国民投票を実施しました。

C1 noun /ˈpɪɡmənt/

pigment

顔料

Meaning

a natural or artificial substance used to give color to something

Example

The artist mixed different pigments to create the perfect shade of blue.

アーティストは完璧な青色の色合いを作り出すために異なる顔料を混ぜました。

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 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 /bɪˈriːvd/

Bereaved

悲嘆に暮れる

Meaning

having lost a loved one through death

Example

The bereaved family received many condolences.

悲嘆に暮れる家族は多くの弔辞を受け取った。

C1 noun /ˈsɔːrsəri/

sorcery

魔法

Meaning

the use of magical powers, especially through spells and enchantments

Example

The villagers believed the illness was caused by sorcery.

村人たちは病気が魔法によって引き起こされたと信じていました。

C1 verb /bɪˈriːv/

bereave

大切な人を失う

Meaning

to deprive someone of a loved one through death

Example

She was bereaved of her husband last year.

彼女は昨年、夫を亡くしました。

C1 noun /poʊˈɛt.ɪks/

poetics

詩学、詩の理論

Meaning

the study or theory of poetry and its principles

Example

He wrote a book on poetics explaining the art of verse.

彼は詩の技法を説明するポエティクスに関する本を書きました。

C1 noun /dɪˈluːʒən/

delusion

錯覚

Meaning

A false belief or impression maintained despite being contradicted by reality.

Example

He lived under the delusion that he was invincible.

彼は自分が無敵だという錯覚の中で生きていた。

C1 noun /kənˈfɔːrmɪst/

conformist

コンフォーミスト

Meaning

A person who uncritically conforms to established practices or standards.

Example

She was labeled a conformist for always following the crowd.

彼女はいつも人々に従っていたため、コンフォーミストとレッテルを貼られた。

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 /ˌmɑːr.kɪ.təˈbɪl.ə.ti/

marketability

市場性

Meaning

The possibility of commercial success for a product or service

Example

The new product's marketability depends on consumer demand.

新しい商品の市場性は消費者の需要に依存しています。

C1 noun /truːs/

truce

休戦

Meaning

An agreement between enemies or opponents to stop fighting for a certain time.

Example

The two countries agreed to a truce after weeks of intense fighting.

二国は数週間にわたる激しい戦闘の後、休戦に合意しました。

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 adjective /ˌboʊnəˈfaɪdi/

Bonafide

本物の; 正当な; 合法の

Meaning

genuine; authentic; legitimate

Example

She is a bonafide expert in her field.

彼女はその分野の本物の専門家です。

C1 noun /ˈfɔːrˌrʌnər/

forerunner

先駆者

Meaning

A person or thing that comes before another; a predecessor or harbinger.

Example

The Wright brothers were the forerunners of modern aviation.

ライト兄弟は現代の航空の先駆者でした。

C1 noun stɔːrm ɪnˌtensɪfɪˈkeɪʃən

storm intensification

嵐の強化

Meaning

The process by which storms become stronger and more severe in intensity.

Example

Storm intensification is linked to climate change.

嵐の強化は気候変動に関連しています。