B2 noun /ˈbækˌsaɪd/

backside

背中

Meaning

the rear part or surface of something; informal term for the buttocks

Example

The kids slid down the hill on their backside.

子供たちは丘を背中で滑り降りました。

B2 noun prɪˈsɪʒ.ən

precision

精度

Meaning

The quality of being exact and accurate.

Example

High precision instruments are used in surgery.

手術には高精度の機器が使用されます。

B2 noun /ˈlɪtə(r)/

liter

Meaning

a metric unit of volume equal to one cubic decimeter

Example

The recipe calls for two liters of water.

B2 noun /ˈraɪvəlri/

Rivalry

ライバル関係; 競争

Meaning

competition for the same objective or for superiority in the same field; the state of being rivals

Example

The rivalry between the two teams made the match exciting.

二つのチーム間のライバル関係が試合を興奮させた。

B2 noun ˈkɔːʃən

caution

注意

Meaning

Care taken to avoid danger or mistakes; a warning or piece of advice.

Example

Researchers issued a caution regarding unsustainable fishing.

研究者たちは持続不可能な漁業について警告を出しました。

B2 verb /əkˈsɛləreɪt/

accelerate

加速する

Meaning

to increase speed or make something happen sooner

Example

The driver accelerated to overtake the truck.

運転手はトラックを追い越すために加速しました。

B2 noun /stɑːˈveɪ.ʃən/

Starvation

飢餓

Meaning

suffering or death caused by lack of food; extreme hunger

Example

Many people died of starvation during the famine.

多くの人々は飢饉の間に飢え死にしました。

B2 adjective /ˈkɒn.trər.i/

Contrary

反対の; 対立する;

Meaning

opposite in nature, direction, or meaning; completely different

Example

Contrary to popular belief, cats can be very social animals.

一般的な信念とは反対に、猫は非常に社交的な動物であることができます。

B2 noun ɔːˈɡæn.ɪk fuːdz

organic foods

オーガニック食品

Meaning

Food produced without the use of chemicals such as artificial pesticides, fertilizers, or other artificial agents.

Example

Organic foods are healthier than processed foods.

オーガニック食品は加工食品よりも健康的です。

B2 noun /ˈswiː.pər/

Sweeper

掃除人

Meaning

a person whose job is to clean floors and streets by sweeping

Example

The sweeper cleaned the school corridor every morning.

掃除人は毎朝学校の廊下を掃除しました。

B2 noun /ɪnˈfɔːrsmənt/

enforcement

法執行

Meaning

the act of making sure that laws or rules are followed

Example

The police are responsible for law enforcement.

警察は法執行の責任があります。

B2 noun /ɡroʊθ ˈmaɪnd.sɛt/

growth mindset

成長マインドセット

Meaning

A mindset that believes in learning, developing, and improving skills.

Example

A growth mindset helps individuals embrace challenges.

成長マインドセットは人々が挑戦に立ち向かうのを助けます。

B2 noun/verb /ˈsɜːveɪ/

survey

調査, アンケート

Meaning

noun: an examination or inspection; verb: to examine or measure (an area or subject)

Example

They conducted a survey to understand customer preferences.

彼らは顧客の好みを理解するために調査を行いました。

B2 verb /ˈæləkeɪt/

allocate

割り当てる

Meaning

to distribute or assign resources, duties, or responsibilities for a specific purpose

Example

The manager allocated funds for the new project.

マネージャーは新しいプロジェクトのために資金を割り当てました。

B2 noun /mɪθ/

myth

神話

Meaning

A traditional story explaining natural or social phenomena, often involving supernatural beings; a widely held but false belief.

Example

The myth of the phoenix tells of a bird reborn from its ashes.

フェニックスの神話は、灰の中から生まれ変わった鳥の話を伝えています。

B2 noun/verb /eɪp/

ape

尾のない猿に似た大型の霊長類 / まねする

Meaning

a large primate similar to a monkey but without a tail; as a verb, to imitate or mimic

Example

Children often ape the behavior of adults.

子供たちは大人の行動をよくまねします。

B2 noun /ˌsɒl.ɪˈdær.ə.ti/

Solidarity

団結

Meaning

unity or agreement of feeling or action among individuals with a common interest

Example

The workers showed solidarity during the strike.

労働者はストライキの間、団結を示しました。

B2 noun /ɪnˈdjʊə.rəns/

endurance

耐久力

Meaning

The fact or power of enduring an unpleasant or difficult process or situation without giving way.

Example

Running a marathon requires exceptional endurance.

マラソンを走るには卓越した耐久力が必要です。

B2 noun /ˈker.ə.siːn/

Kerosene

ケロシン

Meaning

a combustible hydrocarbon liquid widely used as a fuel in lamps and heating systems

Example

The old lamp burned kerosene to provide light during power outages.

古いランプは停電中に光を提供するためにケロシンを燃やしていました。

B2 noun /ˈfluː.ən.si/

fluency

流暢さ

Meaning

The ability to speak or write a language smoothly and effortlessly.

Example

She speaks English with remarkable fluency.

彼女は素晴らしい流暢さで英語を話します。

B2 noun /ˈɔːɡənɪzəm/

organism

生物

Meaning

a living thing that has an organized structure and can grow and reproduce

Example

Every organism needs water to survive.

すべての生物は生き残るために水を必要とします。

B2 noun /dɪˈsep.ʃən/

Deception

欺瞞

Meaning

the action of deceiving someone; the state of being deceived

Example

The magician's deception amazed the audience with seemingly impossible tricks.

魔法使いの欺瞞は、観客を一見不可能なトリックで驚かせた。

B2 noun /ˈɡæmblɪŋ/

gambling

ギャンブル

Meaning

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

Example

He got addicted to gambling at the casino.

彼はカジノでギャンブルに依存するようになった。

B2 noun /ˌɔːtəbaɪˈɒɡrəfi/

autobiography

自伝

Meaning

An account of a person's life written by that person.

Example

She published an autobiography about her journey to success.

彼女は自分の成功への道のりを綴った自伝を出版しました。

B2 noun /ˈspɛktrəm/

spectrum

スペクトル

Meaning

A range of different things, often related to colors, ideas, or classifications.

Example

The festival attracted people from across the political spectrum.

その祭りは政治的スペクトル全体から人々を引き付けました。

B2 adjective /ˈfɔːlti/

faulty

欠陥のある

Meaning

Having defects or imperfections; not working properly

Example

The device stopped working because it was faulty.

その装置は欠陥のあるため動作を停止しました。

B2 noun /ˈsɪnθɪsɪs/

synthesis

統合, 組み合わせ

Meaning

The combination of ideas to form a theory or system.

Example

The synthesis of ideas from multiple perspectives led to innovation.

複数の視点からのアイデアの統合が革新をもたらしました。

B2 adjective /ˌɪnəˈproʊpriət/

inappropriate

不適切

Meaning

not suitable or proper in the circumstances

Example

It was inappropriate to talk loudly in the library.

図書館で大声で話すのは不適切でした。

B2 adjective /ˈhɒs.taɪl/

Hostile

敵対的; 攻撃的; 対立的;

Meaning

unfriendly; aggressive; antagonistic;

Example

The hostile environment made it difficult to work.

敵対的な環境は仕事を難しくしました。

B2 adjective /əˈlɛdʒd/

alleged

疑われた

Meaning

said or thought to be true, but not proven

Example

The alleged thief was caught by the police.

疑われた泥棒は警察に捕まった。

B2 noun ˌrɛvəˈluːʃən

revolution

革命

Meaning

A forcible overthrow of a government or social order, in favor of a new system.

Example

The story is set during the French Revolution.

物語はフランス革命の時代に設定されています。

B2 noun /ˈɡeɪt.weɪ/

Gateway

ゲートウェイ; 入り口

Meaning

an entrance or opening that provides access to a place; a means of achieving a particular state or condition

Example

The ancient stone gateway served as the entrance to the magnificent palace.

古代の石のゲートウェイは壮大な宮殿の入り口として機能しました。

B2 adjective + noun əˈdæptɪv ˈfiːtʃərz

adaptive features

適応機能

Meaning

Characteristics that help organisms adjust to their environment

Example

Plants' adaptive features help them grow in winter.

植物の適応機能は、冬に成長するのを助けます。

B2 adjective /ɪnˈstrʌkʃənəl/

instructional

教育的な

Meaning

providing knowledge or information; intended to teach

Example

The website offers many instructional videos for beginners.

このウェブサイトは初心者向けに多くの教育的なビデオを提供しています。

B2 adjective /ˈhjuː.mər.əs/

Humorous

ユーモアのある; 面白い; 笑いを引き起こす;

Meaning

funny; amusing; causing laughter;

Example

His humorous stories always make everyone laugh.

彼のユーモラスな話はいつも皆を笑わせる。

B2 noun /stəˈtɪstɪks/

statistics

統計

Meaning

the practice or science of collecting and analyzing numerical data

Example

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

統計は昨年のユーザー数の増加を示しました。

B2 adverb /ˈoʊpənli/

Openly

率直に; 公然と

Meaning

in a frank and honest way; without concealment; publicly

Example

She spoke openly about her struggles with mental health.

彼女はメンタルヘルスの問題についてオープンに話した。

B2 noun /bɪtʃ/

Bitch

雌犬;

Meaning

a female dog; an unpleasant or spiteful woman (offensive)

Example

The bitch gave birth to five puppies.

その雌犬は5匹の子犬を産んだ。

B2 noun /ˌɡriːn ˈen.ə.dʒi/

green energy

グリーンエネルギー

Meaning

Energy derived from renewable sources that have minimal environmental impact.

Example

Green energy reduces environmental harm.

グリーンエネルギーは環境へのダメージを減らします。

B2 noun /ˌprɒpəˈzɪʃən/

proposition

提案, 計画

Meaning

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

Example

The company made a business proposition to the investors.

会社は投資家にビジネスの提案をしました。

B2 verb /ɪnˈʃʊər/

insure

保険をかける

Meaning

to provide insurance; to make certain

Example

I need to insure my new car.

私は新しい車を保険に入れる必要があります。

B2 noun ˌspɛk.jʊˈleɪ.ʃən

speculation

投機

Meaning

Investment in stocks, property, or other ventures in the hope of gain but with the risk of loss.

Example

Stock market speculation can lead to high volatility.

株式市場のスペキュレーションは高いボラティリティを引き起こす可能性があります。

B2 adjective /ˈduː.əl/

Dual

二重の

Meaning

having two parts or consisting of two elements; double

Example

She has dual citizenship of both countries.

彼女は二つの国の二重国籍を持っています。

B2 verb /ˈɡʌvərn/

govern

統治する

Meaning

to control and direct the public policy and affairs of a state, organization, or people

Example

The president governs the country wisely.

大統領は賢明に国を統治する。

B2 adjective /əˈpærənt/

apparent

明らか

Meaning

Clearly visible or understood; obvious.

Example

It soon became apparent that he was not telling the truth.

それがすぐに明らかになった、彼が真実を話していないことが。

B2 noun /səˈplaɪə(r)/

supplier

供給者

Meaning

a person or company that provides goods or services

Example

The supplier delivered the products on time.

供給者は時間通りに商品を納品しました。

B2 verb /ˌdɪskəˈnɛkt/

disconnect

Meaning

to detach or separate from a connection or source

Example

Please disconnect the charger from the power outlet.

B2 noun /ˈkɒmpoʊst/

compost

堆肥

Meaning

decayed organic matter used as fertilizer

Example

The gardener added compost to enrich the soil.

庭師は土壌を豊かにするために堆肥を追加しました。

B2 adjective /pəˈzes.ɪv/

Possessive

幸せ

Meaning

showing a desire to own or control something; unwilling to share; jealously protective

Example

He is very possessive about his car.

彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、幸せを隠せませんでした。

B2 conjunction /ˌɔːlˈbiː.ɪt/

albeit

それでも

Meaning

Although; even though.

Example

He finally agreed, albeit reluctantly.

彼は最終的に同意したが、それでも嫌々だった。

B2 noun /ˈmɑːrkɪtˌpleɪs/

marketplace

市場

Meaning

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

Example

The town's marketplace is crowded every Friday morning.

街の市場は毎週金曜日の朝に混雑しています。

B2 adjective /ˌɔːɡənaɪˈzeɪʃənəl/

organizational

組織的

Meaning

relating to the structure or arrangement of a company or group

Example

He works on improving the organizational structure of the company.

彼は会社の組織構造を改善するために働いています。

B2 verb /lɪk/

lick

舐める

Meaning

to pass the tongue over something; to defeat decisively

Example

The cat licked its paws clean.

ネコは足をきれいに舐めました。

B2 adjective /ɪˈven.tʃu.əl/

Eventual

最終的な

Meaning

happening or existing at the end of a process; final; ultimate

Example

The eventual outcome was better than expected.

最終的な結果は予想より良かった。

B2 noun /strɪp/

Strip

布、紙、プラスチック、またはその他の材料の長くて細い帯

Meaning

a long narrow piece of cloth, paper, plastic, or other material

Example

She tore a strip of paper from the notebook.

彼女はノートから紙のストリップを引き裂きました。

B2 noun ˈəʊnəʃɪp

ownership

所有権

Meaning

The act, state, or right of possessing something; legal title to something.

Example

Ownership of resources was crucial.

資源の所有権は重要でした。

B2 noun /treɪˈniː/

Trainee

研修生; 見習い

Meaning

a person undergoing training for a particular job or profession; a novice learner

Example

The medical trainee worked long hours to gain practical experience.

医学研修生は実務経験を積むために長時間働きました。

B2 adverb /ˈpʌb.lɪk.li/

Publicly

公然と; 公開で;

Meaning

in a public manner; openly; for everyone to see or know

Example

The company publicly announced their new policy.

その会社は新しい方針を公開で発表しました。

B2 noun /ˈvɪɡ.ər/

Vigour

身体的な力と健康; 努力、エネルギー、熱意

Meaning

physical strength and good health; effort, energy, and enthusiasm

Example

She approached her work with renewed vigour after the vacation.

休暇後、彼女は新たな活力で仕事に取り組みました。

B2 noun pəˈluː.tənts

pollutants

汚染物質

Meaning

A substance that pollutes or contaminates the environment.

Example

Pollutants contribute to environmental degradation.

汚染物質は環境劣化を引き起こします。

B2 verb /əˈweɪt/

await

待つ

Meaning

to wait for someone or something; to expect

Example

We await your response with great anticipation.

私たちはあなたの返事を大きな期待を持って待っています。

B2 adjective /ˈwɪk.ɪd/

Wicked

邪悪な; 悪党の;

Meaning

evil or morally wrong; intended to or capable of harming someone or something

Example

The wicked queen cast a spell on the princess.

邪悪な女王が王女に呪文をかけた。

B2 adjective /səˈpɔːtɪv/

supportive

支援的な

Meaning

providing encouragement or emotional help to someone

Example

She was very supportive during my difficult times.

彼女は私の困難な時期に非常に支援的でした。

B2 adjective /kəmˈpærətɪv/

Comparative

比較の

Meaning

involving comparison between two or more things; relative

Example

The study showed comparative results between different teaching methods.

研究は異なる教育方法間の比較結果を示しました。

B2 noun /ˌkeɪ.pəˈbɪl.ə.ti/

capability

能力

Meaning

The ability or capacity to do something.

Example

The telescope's capability is unparalleled.

望遠鏡の能力は並外れている。

B2 noun, verb /ˈrætəl/

rattle

ガタガタ鳴る；ガラガラ

Meaning

to make a rapid series of short, sharp sounds; a device or object that makes such a sound

Example

The loose window began to rattle in the strong wind.

強い風で緩んだ窓がガタガタ鳴り始めた。

B2 verb ˈtrænsfɔːrm

transform

変形する

Meaning

To change in form, appearance, or structure; metamorphose.

Example

Volunteering can transform lives and communities.

ボランティア活動は人生と地域社会を変えることができる。

B2 noun /ˈhoʊmlænd/

homeland

故郷

Meaning

a person's native country or region

Example

She returned to her homeland after ten years abroad.

彼女は10年間海外に住んだ後、故郷に帰国した。

B2 verb /dɪˈtekt/

detect

検出する

Meaning

to discover or identify the presence or existence of something; to notice something that is not immediately obvious

Example

The security system can detect movement in the building.

セキュリティシステムは建物内の動きを検出できます。

B2 verb /daɪˈdʒest/

digest

消化する

Meaning

to break down food in the body; to think about and understand

Example

It takes time to digest a heavy meal.

重い食事を消化するのには時間がかかります。

B2 noun /ˈdɛnɪmz/

denims

デニムのパンツ

Meaning

pants or clothes made from denim fabric, usually jeans

Example

He wore blue denims with a white shirt.

彼は白いシャツと青いデニムを履いていた。

B2 adjective /ˈɡlɒsi/

glossy

光沢のある

Meaning

Shiny and smooth in appearance; attractive on the surface but sometimes lacking depth.

Example

She bought a glossy magazine from the store.

彼女は店で光沢のある雑誌を買いました。

B2 noun ˈɪnər strɛŋkθ

inner strength

内面の強さ

Meaning

Mental or spiritual power that helps a person cope with difficulties.

Example

Community service fosters inner strength in individuals.

コミュニティサービスは個人に内面的な強さを育む。

B2 adverb /ʌnˈnesəserəli/

Unnecessarily

不必要に

Meaning

to a greater extent than is needed; without necessity

Example

Don't worry unnecessarily about the exam.

試験について不必要に心配しないでください。

B2 noun /ˈem.ər.əld/

Emerald

エメラルド

Meaning

a bright green precious stone used in jewelry

Example

The emerald necklace sparkled in the sunlight.

エメラルドのネックレスは太陽の光で輝いていました。

B2 noun /ˌkɔːriˈændər/

Coriander

コリアンダー

Meaning

aromatic herb with feathery leaves used for flavoring food; also refers to the seeds used as spice

Example

Fresh coriander leaves are sprinkled on top of the curry.

新鮮なコリアンダーの葉がカレーの上にふりかけられます。

B2 noun /bɪd/

Bid

入札; 提案

Meaning

an offer to pay a certain amount for something; an attempt to obtain or achieve something

Example

She made a bid for the antique vase at the auction.

彼女はオークションでそのアンティークの花瓶に入札しました。

B2 noun /ˈher ˌpɪn/

Hair pin

ヘアピン

Meaning

a thin piece of metal or plastic used to hold hair in place

Example

She used several hair pins to secure her elegant updo.

彼女はエレガントなアップスタイルを固定するためにヘアピンをいくつも使った。

B2 noun ˌsænɪˈteɪʃən

sanitation

衛生

Meaning

Conditions relating to public health, especially the provision of clean drinking water and adequate sewage disposal.

Example

Good sanitation practices are key to preventing infestations.

良い衛生習慣は侵入を防ぐための鍵です。

B2 noun /ˈʌndərkləʊðz/

underclothes

下着

Meaning

Clothing worn beneath outer clothes, such as underwear or lingerie

Example

He folded his underclothes neatly before packing them.

彼は下着を丁寧にたたんでから詰めた。

B2 adverb /ˈdʒɛnjʊɪnli/

genuinely

本当に

Meaning

in a truthful and sincere way

Example

She genuinely cares about the environment.

彼女は本当に環境のことを気にかけています。

B2 noun /ˈdʒʌŋk.ʃən/

Junction

ジャンクション

Meaning

a place where two or more roads or railway lines meet; a point where things join or connect

Example

Turn left at the junction to reach the shopping center.

ショッピングセンターに行くために、ジャンクションで左に曲がってください。

B2 noun /ˈɡræs.hɒp.ər/

Grass-hopper

バッタ

Meaning

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

Example

The grasshopper jumped from one leaf to another.

バッタは一枚の葉から別の葉へ跳びました。

B2 noun /ˈreɪ.zɪnz/

Raisins

レーズン

Meaning

dried grapes, often used in cooking and baking

Example

She added raisins to the oatmeal cookies for extra sweetness.

彼女はオートミールクッキーに甘さを加えるためにレーズンを加えた。

B2 adjective /ˈtɔː.kə.tɪv/

Talkative

おしゃべり

Meaning

fond of talking; speaking freely and at length

Example

My talkative neighbor loves to chat about everything.

私のおしゃべりな隣人は、何でも話すのが大好きです。

B2 adjective /ˌmʌl.tiˈpɜː.pəs/

Multipurpose

多目的

Meaning

having multiple uses or functions; versatile

Example

This multipurpose tool can be used as a knife, screwdriver, and bottle opener.

この多目的ツールは、ナイフ、ドライバー、ボトルオープナーとして使用できます。

B2 adjective ɪˈmɜː.sɪv

immersive

没入型

Meaning

Providing, involving, or characterized by deep absorption or immersion in something.

Example

Virtual reality creates an immersive learning environment.

仮想現実は没入型の学習環境を作り出します。

B2 adjective /ˌɑːp.təˈmɪs.tɪk/

optimistic

楽観的

Meaning

hopeful and confident about the future

Example

She is optimistic about the success of her new project.

彼女は新しいプロジェクトの成功に楽観的です。

B2 verb /pərˈsiːv/

perceive

感知する

Meaning

to become aware of or understand something through the senses

Example

I perceive a change in his attitude.

私は彼の態度の変化を感じ取ります。

B2 noun ˌkɒn.fɪ.den.ʃiˈæl.ɪ.ti

confidentiality

機密性

Meaning

The state of keeping or being kept secret or private

Example

Confidentiality is crucial in data security.

機密性はデータセキュリティにおいて重要です。

B2 noun /ɪɡˈzæmɪnər/

examiner

試験官

Meaning

A person who tests or inspects knowledge, skills, or qualifications

Example

The examiner reviewed each student's answer sheet carefully.

試験官は各学生の答案用紙を注意深く確認した。

B2 adjective /ˈfeɪvərəbl/

favourable

好都合な

Meaning

Expressing approval, support, or positivity; advantageous or beneficial

Example

The weather conditions were favourable for the outdoor event.

屋外イベントの天候は好都合でした。

B2 noun ˈmʌltiˌtɑːskɪŋ

multitasking

マルチタスク

Meaning

The performance of more than one task at the same time

Example

Multitasking reduces efficiency.

マルチタスキングは効率を低下させます。

B2 noun /əˈluːmɪnəm/

aluminum

アルミニウム

Meaning

a lightweight silvery metal used for making cans, foils, and other items

Example

The airplane body is made of strong but light aluminum.

飛行機の機体は強いが軽いアルミニウムで作られています。

B2 noun /ˈpesɪˌmɪzəm/

pessimism

ペシミズム

Meaning

A tendency to see the worst aspect of things or believe the worst will happen.

Example

Her constant pessimism made it hard to stay optimistic.

彼女の絶え間ないペシミズムは、楽観的でいるのを難しくしていた。

B2 noun /ˈproʊtəkɔːl/

protocol

プロトコル

Meaning

an official procedure or system of rules

Example

The security team followed strict protocol during the event.

セキュリティチームはイベント中に厳格なプロトコルに従いました。

B2 adjective /rɪˈliːvd/

relieved

安心した

Meaning

feeling happy and less worried after something stressful has been removed or resolved

Example

She felt relieved after hearing the good news.

良い知らせを聞いた後、彼女は安心した。

B2 noun /ˌreɡ.jʊˈleɪ.ʃənz/

regulations

規制

Meaning

Rules or directives made and maintained by an authority.

Example

Strict regulations ensure fair practices.

厳格な規制は公正な慣行を確保します。

B2 adjective /ʌnˈhɜːrt/

unhurt

無傷

Meaning

Not injured or harmed.

Example

She walked away from the accident unhurt.

彼女は事故から無傷で歩き去った。

B2 noun /ˈsɪnənɪm/

Synonym

同義語

Meaning

a word or phrase that means exactly or nearly the same as another word or phrase in the same language

Example

Happy and joyful are synonyms.

ハッピーとジョイフルは同義語です。

B2 noun /ˈlɪvər/

liver

肝臓

Meaning

a large organ in the body that cleans the blood and produces bile to help digest food.

Example

The liver plays a vital role in removing toxins from the body.

肝臓は体から毒素を取り除く重要な役割を果たします。

B2 adjective /əˈbʌndənt/

abundant

豊富

Meaning

existing or available in large quantities; plentiful

Example

The garden was abundant with colorful flowers.

庭は色とりどりの花であふれていました。

B2 verb /ˌoʊvərˈduː/

overdo

やりすぎる

Meaning

to do something too much; to exaggerate or carry to excess

Example

Don't overdo the exercise on your first day at the gym.

初日はジムで運動をやりすぎないでください。

B2 noun /bluːz/

blues

ブルース

Meaning

a feeling of sadness; a style of music with melancholy themes

Example

Listening to blues music always calms him down.

ブルース音楽を聴くと、いつも彼を落ち着かせる。

B2 noun /ˈsɒr.oʊ/

Sorrow

悲しみ; 哀しみ;

Meaning

a feeling of deep distress caused by loss or disappointment

Example

His heart was filled with sorrow after the tragedy.

悲劇の後、彼の心は悲しみで満ちていた。

B2 noun /bʌlk/

Bulk

塊; 大部分;

Meaning

the mass or size of something large; the greater part or majority of something

Example

The bulk of the work was completed before the deadline.

仕事の大部分は締め切り前に終わりました。

B2 noun /θɛft/

theft

窃盗

Meaning

the action or crime of stealing

Example

The theft of his wallet was reported to the police.

彼の財布の盗難は警察に報告されました。

B2 noun /ˈpoʊ.di.əm/

Podium

ポディウム

Meaning

a small platform on which a person may stand to be seen by an audience

Example

The winner stood on the podium to receive the gold medal.

優勝者は金メダルを受け取るためにポディウムに立ちました。

B2 adjective /ˌɪnkənˈsɪstənt/

inconsistent

一貫性がない

Meaning

Not staying the same throughout; lacking harmony or regularity.

Example

His answers were inconsistent and confusing.

彼の答えは一貫性がなく、混乱を招いた。

B2 verb /ˈɡæmbəl/

gamble

ギャンブル

Meaning

to bet money on games of chance; to take a risky action

Example

He decided to gamble his savings on the stock market.

彼は株式市場に貯金を賭けることに決めました。

B2 adjective /prəˈdʌk.tɪv/

Productive

生産的な

Meaning

efficient; yielding good results; fruitful

Example

Working from home has made me more productive than ever before.

自宅勤務は私をこれまで以上に生産的にしました。

B2 adjective /fɪərs/

Fierce

激しい; 攻撃的; 強い感情や決意を示す

Meaning

violent; aggressive; showing strong feeling or determination

Example

The fierce storm destroyed many houses in the village.

激しい嵐が村の多くの家を壊しました。

B2 noun pərˈsweɪ.ʒən

persuasion

論理や感情で誰かを説得する

Meaning

The act of convincing someone to change their viewpoint through reasoning or emotion.

Example

Effective persuasion is key to a successful speech.

効果的な説得は、成功したスピーチの鍵です。

B2 noun /ˈwɜːrk laɪf ˈbæl.əns/

work-life balance

ワークライフバランス

Meaning

The equilibrium between personal and professional life, ensuring neither dominates at the expense of the other.

Example

Achieving work-life balance reduces stress and improves productivity.

ワークライフバランスを達成することで、ストレスが減り、生産性が向上します。

B2 noun ˈbænd.wɪdθ

bandwidth

帯域幅

Meaning

A range of frequencies within a given band, in particular that used for transmitting a signal; the maximum amount of data that can be transmitted in a fixed amount of time.

Example

Increasing bandwidth enhances internet speed.

帯域幅を増やすとインターネットの速度が向上します。

B2 adjective /ˈpreɪz.wɜː.ði/

Praiseworthy

賞賛に値する

Meaning

deserving praise; commendable; admirable

Example

Her charitable work is truly praiseworthy.

彼女の慈善活動は本当に賞賛に値します。

B2 verb baɪnd

bind

結びつける

Meaning

To tie, fasten, or hold together securely.

Example

This force binds quarks together.

この力はクォークを結びつけます。

B2 noun /ˈkʊk.uː/

Cuckoo

カッコウ

Meaning

a bird known for its distinctive call and for laying eggs in other birds' nests

Example

We heard the cuckoo calling from the forest early in the morning.

朝早く、森の中でカッコウの声を聞きました。

B2 noun /tɒŋz/

Tongs

トング

Meaning

a tool consisting of two movable arms that are joined at one end, used for picking up and holding things

Example

Use the tongs to pick up the hot pieces of meat from the grill.

グリルから熱い肉片をつかむためにトングを使います。

B2 noun /ˌmʌltɪplɪˈkeɪʃən/

multiplication

掛け算

Meaning

the mathematical process of combining numbers to get a product; the act of increasing in number or amount

Example

Multiplication is one of the basic operations taught in elementary mathematics.

掛け算は算数の基本的な計算です。

B2 noun /ɪnˌtɜːrprəˈteɪʃən/

interpretation

解釈

Meaning

the action of explaining the meaning of something

Example

The teacher gave her own interpretation of the poem.

教師は詩の自分の解釈を示しました。