C2 verb /ˈbækˌslaɪd/

backslide

後退

Meaning

To relapse into bad habits, undesirable practices, or moral decline.

Example

After months of progress, he began to backslide into old habits.

数ヶ月の進展の後、彼は古い習慣に戻り始めた。

C1 noun /ˌɛksɛnˈtrɪsəti/

eccentricity

奇抜さ

Meaning

the quality of being unconventional or slightly strange

Example

His eccentricity made him both admired and misunderstood.

彼の奇抜さは、彼を賞賛されると同時に誤解される原因となった。

A2 verb/adjective /lɒst/

lost

失われた

Meaning

Unable to find the way; no longer in possession of something.

Example

He lost his keys and couldn’t enter the house.

彼は鍵を失い、家に入れませんでした。

C2 adjective /ˈnjuːmɪnəs/

numinous

神秘的

Meaning

having a strong spiritual or mysterious quality

Example

The temple had a numinous atmosphere that inspired awe.

その寺院は畏敬の念を抱かせる神秘的な雰囲気を持っていました。

C1 adjective /ˈtrænzvɜːrs/

transverse

横断的

Meaning

situated or lying across something

Example

The transverse road connects two highways.

横断的な道路は二つの高速道路を繋いでいます。

C2 noun /ˈbæn.jən/

Banian

ランニングシャツ

Meaning

a sleeveless undergarment worn next to the skin; vest

Example

He put on a cotton banian under his shirt.

彼はシャツの下に綿のバニアンを着ました。

C2 noun /breɪ/

brae

斜面

Meaning

A hillside or slope, especially in Scotland.

Example

They climbed up the grassy brae to see the sunset.

彼らは草に覆われた斜面を登って夕日を見ました。

C1 noun /foʊ/

foe

敵

Meaning

an enemy or opponent

Example

The knight fought bravely against his foe.

騎士は勇敢に自分の敵と戦った。

B2 verb /ˌriːəˈreɪndʒ/

rearrange

再配置する

Meaning

to change the order or position of something

Example

She decided to rearrange the furniture in her living room.

彼女はリビングルームの家具を再配置することに決めました。

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。

C2 adjective /trænsˈfjuːzəbl̩/

transfusible

輸血可能

Meaning

capable of being transfused, especially referring to blood or fluids

Example

Only transfusible blood types are used in the hospital.

病院では輸血可能な血液型のみが使用されます。

C2 adjective /ˈbɔːlki/

balky

頑固

Meaning

difficult, uncooperative, or stubborn

Example

The balky printer refused to work when needed most.

頑固なプリンターは最も必要な時に動作を拒否しました。

C2 verb /prəˈpaʊnd/

propound

提案する

Meaning

To put forward an idea, theory, or point for consideration.

Example

The professor propounded a new theory on climate change.

教授は気候変動に関する新しい理論を提案しました。

B2 noun /kəʊˌɔːdɪˈneɪʃən/

coordination

調整

Meaning

the process of organizing different elements to work together effectively

Example

The coordination between the teams was flawless.

チーム間の調整は完璧でした。

C1 noun /pɪˈtaɪə/

Pitaya / Dragon fruit

ドラゴンフルーツ

Meaning

a tropical fruit with bright pink or red skin and white flesh speckled with black seeds

Example

The pitaya has a mild, sweet flavor and a unique appearance.

ピタヤは、まろやかで甘い味とユニークな外見を持っています。

C2 noun /kənˈfɛsər/

confessor

告白者

Meaning

A person who confesses sins or secrets, especially to a priest.

Example

The confessor listened patiently to the troubled man.

告白者は困っている男性の話を忍耐強く聞いた。

B2 adjective /ʌnprəˈdʌk.tɪv/

Unproductive

非生産的; 効率が悪い

Meaning

not achieving much; not producing good results

Example

The meeting was unproductive and wasted everyone's time.

会議は非生産的で、全員の時間を無駄にしました。

B2 verb /dɪˈtɜːr/

deter

Meaning

to discourage someone from doing something by instilling doubt or fear

Example

High fines are meant to deter people from breaking the law.

C1 noun /ˈɒktəɡən/

octagon

八角形

Meaning

A polygon with eight sides and eight angles.

Example

The stop sign is shaped like an octagon.

ストップサインは八角形をしています。

C2 noun, adjective /pəˈtrɪʃən/

patrician

貴族

Meaning

A person of noble rank or high social standing; relating to aristocracy.

Example

The patrician families of Rome wielded great power in politics.

ローマの貴族の家族は政治で大きな力を持っていた。

C2 noun /ɪˌluːmɪˈnɑːti/

illuminati

イルミナティ

Meaning

a group of people claiming to have special enlightenment or secret knowledge, often linked to conspiracies

Example

Many conspiracy theories involve the Illuminati as a secret world-controlling group.

多くの陰謀論はイルミナティを世界を支配する秘密のグループとして扱っている。

C2 noun

Kinsfolk

親戚, 家族

C2 noun /ɪˈmɛtɪk/

emetic

催吐薬

Meaning

a substance that causes vomiting

Example

The doctor administered an emetic to remove the poison.

医師は毒を取り除くために催吐薬を投与しました。

C1 noun /ˈɡreɪvstoʊn/

gravestone

墓石

Meaning

A stone that marks a grave, usually inscribed with the name of the deceased.

Example

The gravestone had her name carved beautifully.

その墓石には彼女の名前が美しく彫られていた。

C1 noun /ˈɑːr.sən.əl/

arsenal

兵器庫

Meaning

A collection or storage place for weapons and military equipment.

Example

The army kept its weapons in a secure arsenal.

軍隊は武器を安全な兵器庫に保管していた。

C1 noun /ˈded.lɑk/

Dead-lock

行き詰まり; 停滞

Meaning

a situation in which no progress is possible; complete standstill

Example

The negotiations reached a deadlock when neither side would compromise.

交渉は行き詰まりに達し、どちらの側も妥協しようとしませんでした。

C1 noun ɔːrˈdiːl

ordeal

厳しい試練

Meaning

A physical or mental painful experience that must be endured

Example

Surviving the wilderness was a tough ordeal for them.

荒野で生き残ることは彼らにとって大変な試練でした。

B2 noun /flɛkˈsɪbɪləti/

flexibility

柔軟性

Meaning

The quality of bending easily without breaking; willingness to change or compromise.

Example

The flexibility of the working hours made it easier to balance work and personal life.

労働時間のフレキシビリティにより、仕事とプライベート生活のバランスが取りやすくなった。

C1 noun /dɪˈsɜːn.mənt/

discernment

洞察力

Meaning

The ability to judge well or understand something correctly; keen insight.

Example

His discernment in business decisions made him successful.

彼のビジネスの決定における洞察力は彼を成功させた。

B2 noun /ˌiː.kəˈnɒm.ɪk ˈsɪs.təm/

economic system

経済システム

Meaning

The organized framework for production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services in society.

Example

Capitalism, socialism, and mixed economies are types of economic systems.

資本主義、社会主義、混合経済は経済システムのタイプです。

A2 noun /ˈreɪl.weɪ/

Railway

鉄道

Meaning

a track made of steel rails along which trains run; a system of tracks with trains, stations, and other facilities

Example

The railway connects major cities across the country.

鉄道は国内の主要な都市を結んでいます。

B2 adjective /ˌɛm.pəˈθɛ.tɪk/

empathetic

共感的

Meaning

Showing ability to understand and share feelings of others.

Example

She was empathetic towards her friend's struggles.

彼女は友人の苦しみに共感的でした。

B2 adjective /ænˈdʒelɪk/

angelic

天使のような

Meaning

Like or characteristic of an angel; pure, kind, or innocent.

Example

The child had an angelic smile.

その子供は天使のような笑顔をしていました。

A2 adjective /ɡreɪ/

Grey

灰色

Meaning

having a color between black and white

Example

The grey clouds indicated that rain was coming.

灰色の雲は雨が降ることを示していた。

C1 noun /ˈkælɪbər/

caliber

カリバー

Meaning

The quality of someone's ability or character; the internal diameter of a gun barrel.

Example

The university attracts students of high caliber.

その大学は高いカリバーの学生を引き付けます。

C2 adjective /fəˈsiːʃəs/

facetious

皮肉な

Meaning

Treating serious issues with deliberately inappropriate humor

Example

He was being facetious when he said he wanted to live on the moon.

彼は月に住みたいと言ったとき、皮肉を言っていた。

A1 adverb /ˈleɪtər/

later

後で

Meaning

At a time subsequent to a reference time; afterwards.

Example

We will discuss the details later.

私たちは後で詳細について話します。

C1 adjective /aɪˈreɪt/

irate

激怒した

Meaning

Extremely angry.

Example

The customer became irate after waiting for hours.

顧客は何時間も待った後、激怒しました。

C1 adjective /kənˈtraɪvd/

contrived

人工的または強制的; 自然でないまたは自発的でない

Meaning

artificial or forced; not natural or spontaneous

Example

The ending of the movie felt contrived and unrealistic.

映画の結末は作り物で非現実的に感じました。

C1 noun /ˈprɒk.tər/

proctor

試験監督者

Meaning

a person who supervises students during an examination

Example

The proctor reminded students to keep their phones switched off.

試験監督者は学生に携帯電話を切るように注意しました。

C2 verb /lʌɡ/

lug

Meaning

to carry or drag something heavy or cumbersome with effort

Example

He had to lug the suitcase up three flights of stairs.

C2 noun /ˌɒstɛnˈteɪʃən/

ostentation

見せびらかし

Meaning

excessive display of wealth or knowledge intended to attract admiration or envy

Example

The billionaire’s party was full of ostentation and luxury.

億万長者のパーティーは、見せびらかしと贅沢で満ちていた。

C1 adjective /ˈfiːlaɪn/

feline

猫に関する

Meaning

relating to or characteristic of cats

Example

Her movements were graceful and almost feline in their elegance.

彼女の動きは優雅で、ほとんど猫のようだった。

C2 noun /ˈɡævəl/

gavel

ガベル

Meaning

A small ceremonial mallet used by a judge or an auctioneer to signal attention or mark a decision.

Example

The judge struck the gavel to call the court to order.

裁判官は法廷に秩序を呼びかけるためにガベルを打った。

B2 adjective /ˈʃeɪ.di/

Shady

日陰の; 疑わしい; 不誠実な;

Meaning

providing shade; dishonest; suspicious

Example

The shady businessman made a suspicious deal.

その日陰の商人は疑わしい取引をしました。

B1 adverb /ˈpɑrtli/

Partly

部分的に; 一部;

Meaning

to some extent; not completely; in part

Example

The weather was partly cloudy today.

今日の天気は部分的に曇りでした。

B2 adjective /spɒnˈteɪniəs/

Spontaneous

自発的な

Meaning

done without planning; natural and unforced

Example

Their spontaneous dance in the rain was beautiful.

雨の中で彼らの自発的なダンスは美しかった。

C2 noun /ˈrɛd.ə.ləns/

redolence

香り

Meaning

a pleasant smell or the quality of suggesting something strongly

Example

The redolence of jasmine filled the evening air.

ジャスミンの香りが夕方の空気を満たした。

B2 verb /dɪˈspaɪz/

despise

軽蔑する

Meaning

to regard with contempt; to hate strongly

Example

She despises dishonesty in all its forms.

彼女はすべての不正直を軽蔑している。

B2 adverb /wɛərˈbaɪ/

whereby

によって

Meaning

by which; because of which

Example

The company agreed to a contract whereby it would pay the penalty.

その会社は、罰金を支払う契約に同意しました。

B2 verb /dɪˈmɪnɪʃ/

diminish

Meaning

to make or become less; to reduce in size, importance, or value

Example

Over time, his influence in the company began to diminish.

C1 verb /reɪv/

rave

絶賛する

Meaning

to speak or write about something with great enthusiasm or admiration

Example

Critics rave about the new movie.

批評家たちは新しい映画を絶賛しています。

A1 adjective /frɛntʃ/

french

フランスの

Meaning

Relating to France, its people, or their language.

Example

We enjoyed delicious French cuisine on our trip to Paris.

私たちはパリ旅行で美味しいフランス料理を楽しみました。

B1 noun /ˈbɔr.dər/

Border

国境

Meaning

a line separating two political or geographical areas, especially countries

Example

They crossed the border between France and Spain by train.

彼らは電車でフランスとスペインの間の国境を越えました。

C1 noun /ˌəʊvərɪksˌplɔɪˈteɪʃən/

overexploitation

過剰搾取

Meaning

The unsustainable use of natural resources at a rate that exceeds their ability to regenerate, leading to depletion and environmental degradation.

Example

Overexploitation of natural resources leads to environmental degradation.

自然資源の過剰搾取は環境の悪化を引き起こします。

C2 noun /ˈaɪ.sɔːr/

Eyesore

目障りなもの; 不快な視覚効果

Meaning

something that is very ugly and unpleasant to look at

Example

The abandoned building has become an eyesore in the neighborhood.

放置された建物は近所の目障りになっています。

C2 adjective /bɪˈnaɪtɪd/

benighted

暗い、無知な

Meaning

In a state of intellectual or moral ignorance; overtaken by darkness.

Example

The explorers were lost in the benighted forest without any guide.

探検家たちはガイドなしで暗い森の中で迷子になった。

C1 noun /ˈmaɪzər/

miser

けちん坊

Meaning

A person who hoards wealth and spends as little money as possible.

Example

The old miser refused to donate even a penny to charity.

その古いけちん坊は慈善団体に1ペニーも寄付することを拒否した。

C2 adjective /ɪnhɑːrˈmoʊniəs/

Inharmonious

不協和音

Meaning

lacking harmony; discordant in sound; not in tune

Example

The inharmonious sounds from the broken piano made everyone cover their ears.

壊れたピアノからの不協和音がみんなを耳をふさがせました。

C1 verb /dɪsˈfɪɡjər/

disfigure

変形させる

Meaning

to spoil or damage the appearance of something

Example

The fire disfigured the old building.

火事は古い建物を変形させた。

B1 adverb /ˈkɒmənli/

commonly

一般的に

Meaning

usually or by most people

Example

This phrase is commonly used in everyday speech.

このフレーズは日常会話で一般的に使われます。

A2 noun /ˈwɪnər/

winner

勝者

Meaning

a person who wins a competition or contest

Example

She was the winner of the race.

彼女はレースの勝者でした。

B2 verb, noun /ɪkˈsplɔɪt/

exploit

Meaning

to make full use of and derive benefit from (a resource); to use someone unfairly for one’s own advantage

Example

The company was accused of exploiting child labor.

A2 verb /rɪˈsiːv/

receive

受け取る

Meaning

to get or accept something given; to welcome

Example

She receives a gift from her friend.

彼女は友達から贈り物を受け取ります。

A1 verb /sɔ/

saw

のこぎりで切る

Meaning

to cut with a saw; to use a cutting tool

Example

The carpenter saws the wood into pieces.

大工は木を切って小さな部分に分けます。

B2 noun /ˈɡuːs.ber.i/

Gooseberry

グーズベリー

Meaning

a small round green or red berry that grows on a thorny bush

Example

Gooseberries are rich in vitamin C and make excellent jams.

グーズベリーはビタミンCが豊富で、優れたジャムを作ります。

B1 adverb /praɪˈmɛrɪli/

primarily

主に

Meaning

for the most part; mainly

Example

She is primarily responsible for managing the finances.

彼女は主に財務の管理を担当しています。

C1 verb /ˈdʒʌk.stə.poʊz/

juxtapose

異なる二つの物を並べて置く

Meaning

To place two different things close together to show how they are different or similar.

Example

The artist juxtaposed traditional and modern elements in his painting.

アーティストは彼の絵画で伝統的と現代的な要素を並べて置きました。

C1 noun /ɔːr/

Oar

オール

Meaning

a long pole with a flat blade used to row a boat

Example

He dipped the oar into the water and pulled the boat forward.

彼はオールを水に浸し、ボートを前に進めた。

C1 verb /ɪnˈsaɪt/

incite

扇動する

Meaning

to provoke; to stir up

Example

His speech incited the crowd to violence.

彼のスピーチは群衆を暴力に駆り立てた。

C2 verb /ˈwɔːbəl/

warble

震える声で歌うまたはトリルで口笛を吹く

Meaning

To sing or whistle with a quavering voice or with trills.

Example

The bird warbled a sweet tune in the morning.

その鳥は朝に甘いメロディを歌った。

C1 noun ˌnɒn.kəʊˌɒp.ərˈeɪ.ʃən

non-cooperation

非協力

Meaning

The practice of refusing to cooperate, especially as a form of protest.

Example

The non-cooperation movement gained momentum.

非協力運動は勢いを得た。

C1 noun /ˈkwɒn.dər.i/

Quandary

ジレンマ; 困惑

Meaning

a difficult situation where you cannot decide what to do; dilemma

Example

She was in a quandary about which job offer to accept.

彼女はどの仕事のオファーを受け入れるかを決めかねていた。

A2 adjective /əˈnɔɪd/

annoyed

いらいらした

Meaning

feeling slightly angry or irritated

Example

She felt annoyed by the constant noise.

彼女は絶え間ない騒音にいらいらした。

B1 noun /ɪˈdɪʃən/

edition

版

Meaning

a particular version or printing of a book, newspaper, or other publication

Example

The latest edition of the magazine sold out quickly.

雑誌の最新の版はすぐに売り切れました。

B1 verb /dɪˈtɜːrmɪn/

determine

決定する

Meaning

to decide; to find out exactly

Example

We must determine the cause of the problem.

私たちは問題の原因を特定する必要があります。

C1 noun /ˈpæd.ək/

paddock

馬やその他の動物のための囲い場

Meaning

a small enclosed field where horses or other animals are kept

Example

The horses were grazing in the paddock.

馬たちはパドックで草を食べていた。

C1 adjective /ˈmɑːr.dʒɪ.nəl/

Marginal

周辺の; 最小の; わずかな

Meaning

relating to or situated at the edge; minimal; slight

Example

The marginal improvement in sales was barely noticeable.

売上のわずかな改善はほとんど気づかれませんでした。

C1 verb /ˈpɒstʃʊleɪt/

postulate

仮定する

Meaning

to suggest or assume that something is true as the basis for reasoning or discussion

Example

Scientists postulate that life exists on other planets.

科学者たちは他の惑星に生命が存在すると仮定しています。

B2 adverb /ˈɑːɡjuːəbli/

arguably

おそらく

Meaning

used to say that a statement is open to argument or is considered true by many people

Example

She is arguably the most talented player on the team.

彼女はおそらくチームで最も才能のある選手だ。

C1 adjective /ˈlɔː.fəl/

Lawful

合法的; 正当な; 有効; 公正;

Meaning

legal; legitimate; valid; just

Example

The judge confirmed that their actions were lawful and proper.

裁判官は彼らの行動が合法で適切であることを確認しました。

C2 noun /ˈkæt.kɪn/

Catkin

ネコヤナギ

Meaning

a drooping, often tasseled cluster of small flowers found on willow and birch trees

Example

The willow tree's catkins swayed gently in the spring breeze.

柳の木のネコヤナギが春の風に揺れていた。

C2 adjective /lʌɡˈʒʊəriənt/

luxuriant

豊かな

Meaning

abundant in growth or richly abundant

Example

The luxuriant forest was teeming with life.

豊かな森は命で満ちていた。

B2 adjective /ˈsɜːrkjələr/

circular

円形の

Meaning

shaped like a circle; round in form

Example

The kids sat in a circular arrangement around the campfire.

子供たちはキャンプファイヤーの周りに円形の配置で座っていました。

B2 noun /ˈwɪd.oʊ.ər/

Widower

未亡人の夫

Meaning

a man whose wife has died and who has not married again

Example

The elderly widower lived alone but had regular visits from his children.

高齢の未亡人の夫は一人で住んでいましたが、子供たちから定期的に訪問を受けていました。

B1 noun /ˈsæm.ən/

salmon

サーモン

Meaning

A large fish with pink flesh, often eaten as food.

Example

They served grilled salmon for dinner.

彼らは夕食にグリルしたサーモンを出しました。

B2 verb, noun /sniːz/

sneeze

くしゃみをする

Meaning

to expel air involuntarily from the nose and mouth due to irritation; the act of sneezing

Example

I had to sneeze during the meeting.

会議中にくしゃみをしなければならなかった。

B2 adjective /ˈhevənli/

Heavenly

天のような; 神聖な; 美味しい

Meaning

relating to heaven; extremely pleasant or beautiful

Example

The chocolate cake had a heavenly taste that melted in my mouth.

チョコレートケーキは天のような味わいで、口の中で溶けました。

C2 verb /bɪˈwɪtʃ/

bewitch

魅了する

Meaning

to enchant or fascinate someone as if by magic

Example

The dancer's performance bewitched the audience.

ダンサーのパフォーマンスは観客を魅了した。

A2 noun /hɑːrt/

Heart

心臓

Meaning

the organ in the chest that pumps blood through the body; the center of emotions and feelings

Example

The doctor listened to my heart with a stethoscope.

医者は聴診器で私の心臓を聞きました。

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。

C1 adjective /ˈseɪlaɪn/

Saline

塩水の; 塩分のある

Meaning

containing salt; salty; relating to salt water

Example

The saline solution is used for medical treatments.

塩水溶液は医療処置に使用されます。

C2 noun /ˌbɒmbərˈdɪər/

bombardier

爆撃手

Meaning

a member of a bomber crew responsible for releasing bombs

Example

The bombardier released the bombs with precision.

爆撃手は正確に爆弾を投下した。

B2 adjective /stɜːrn/

Stern

厳格な; 厳しい

Meaning

serious and demanding exact conformity to rules; strict and severe

Example

The teacher gave the students a stern warning about cheating.

教師は学生に対してカンニングについて厳しい警告を与えました。

C1 noun ˈvæljuː beɪst ˌɛdjuːˈkeɪʃən

value-based education

価値に基づく教育

Meaning

Education that emphasizes moral principles and ethical values.

Example

Value-based education shapes moral character.

価値に基づく教育は道徳的な性格を形成します。

C1 noun /twɪndʒ/

twinge

鋭い痛み

Meaning

a sudden, sharp pain or an emotional pang

Example

He felt a twinge of guilt after lying to his friend.

彼は友達に嘘をついた後、罪悪感の鋭い痛みを感じた。

A2 noun /ɪˈkɒn.ə.mi/

economy

経済

Meaning

The wealth and resources of a country or region.

Example

A stable economy is essential for national growth.

安定した経済は国家の成長に不可欠です。

C1 noun /ˈtɪrəni/

tyranny

圧政

Meaning

Cruel and oppressive government or rule by a tyrant.

Example

The people revolted against the tyranny of their ruler.

人々は支配者の圧政に反抗しました。

C1 verb /prɒd/

prod

突っつく

Meaning

to poke or push someone or something with a finger, foot, or pointed object

Example

She prodded him in the arm to get his attention.

彼女は彼の腕を突いて注意を引こうとした。

A1 noun /dres/

Dress

ドレス

Meaning

a piece of clothing for women or girls that covers the body and extends down over the legs

Example

She wore a beautiful blue dress to the party.

彼女はパーティーで美しい青いドレスを着ていました。

B2 noun /kəmˈplaɪ.əns/

compliance

遵守

Meaning

The practice of conforming to rules, regulations, or laws; obedience to orders or instructions.

Example

Schools expect compliance with their rules and policies.

学校は彼らの規則と方針を遵守することを期待しています。

A1 adjective /ˈrɛd.i/

ready

準備ができた

Meaning

Prepared or available for use or action.

Example

She was ready to leave for the airport.

彼女は空港に行く準備ができていた。

B2 verb /koʊp/

cope

対処する

Meaning

to deal effectively with something difficult

Example

She had to cope with a lot of pressure at work.

彼女は仕事で大きなプレッシャーに対処しなければなりませんでした。

B1 noun /vəˈraɪəti/

Variety

多様性; 種類

Meaning

the quality of being different or diverse; a number of things of the same general class that are distinct in character or quality

Example

The restaurant offers a wide variety of international dishes.

レストランは多彩な国際料理を提供しています。

C1 noun /ˌprɒpəˈɡeɪʃən/

propagation

普及, 宣伝

Meaning

The action of spreading and promoting an idea, theory, etc.

Example

The propagation of ideas through social media is rapid.

ソーシャルメディアを通じてアイデアの普及が急速に進んでいます。

C2 noun /mʌsk/

Musk

ムスク

Meaning

a strong-smelling substance secreted by certain animals, used in perfumes and traditional medicine

Example

The perfume contained natural musk that gave it an exotic fragrance.

その香水には天然のムスクが含まれており、エキゾチックな香りを与えました。

A2 verb, noun /drɒp/

drop

落とす / 液滴

Meaning

to let something fall; a small quantity of liquid

Example

Be careful not to drop your phone.

携帯電話を落とさないように気をつけてください。

C1 noun/verb mælˈfʌŋk.ʃən

malfunction

故障

Meaning

A failure to function normally or satisfactorily; a defect or breakdown.

Example

The engine malfunctioned due to overheating.

エンジンは過熱のため故障しました。

B2 noun /səkˈsɛʃ.ən/

succession

生態遷移

Meaning

The process of ecological change in which one community of organisms is gradually replaced by another.

Example

Forest succession occurs when old ecosystems are replaced by new ones.

森林の遷移は、古い生態系が新しい生態系に置き換えられるときに発生します。

C2 noun /ˈdʌlərd/

dullard

愚か者

Meaning

a slow or stupid person

Example

He was considered a dullard by his classmates.

彼はクラスメートによって愚か者だと考えられていた。

C2 adjective /ˈek.wə.bəl/

Equable

冷静

Meaning

calm and even-tempered; not easily disturbed

Example

He maintained an equable temperament throughout the crisis.

彼は危機の間、冷静な気質を保ち続けた。

A2 noun ˈmem.bərz

members

メンバー

Meaning

A person, animal, or plant belonging to a particular group; an individual belonging to a group such as a society or team.

Example

Members collaborate to finalize recruitment decisions.

メンバーは採用決定を完了するために協力します。

A1 noun /eər/

Air

空気

Meaning

the invisible gaseous substance surrounding the earth; a mixture mainly of oxygen and nitrogen

Example

Fresh air is essential for good health.

新鮮な空気は健康に不可欠です。

B1 verb /prəˈpoʊz/

propose

提案する

Meaning

to suggest an idea or plan for consideration; to ask someone to marry you

Example

I propose we take a short break.

私は短い休憩を取ることを提案します。

C1 adjective /raɪ/

wry

歪んだ、皮肉な

Meaning

twisted or distorted in expression; showing dry, mocking humor

Example

He gave a wry smile after hearing the sarcastic remark.

彼は皮肉なコメントを聞いた後、歪んだ笑顔を見せた。

C2 noun /dreɪk/

Drake

雄鴨

Meaning

a male duck; a type of waterfowl

Example

The drake led his family of ducks across the pond.

そのドレイクは、家族のカモたちを池の向こうに連れて行きました。

A2 noun /steɪdʒ/

stage

ステージ

Meaning

a raised platform or area for performances or presentations

Example

The actor stepped onto the stage to deliver his speech.

俳優は演説をするためにステージに上がった。

B2 adjective /vɪkˈtɔː.ri.əs/

Victorious

勝利した

Meaning

having won a victory; successful in a struggle or contest

Example

The victorious team celebrated their championship win with great joy.

勝利したチームは、チャンピオンシップの勝利を大きな喜びで祝いました。

C2 noun /ˌlɛdʒərdəˈmeɪn/

legerdemain

手品, 欺瞞

Meaning

skillful use of one's hands when performing tricks; deception or trickery

Example

The magician's legerdemain left the audience amazed.

魔法使いの手品は観客を驚かせた。

B2 adverb /ˈstɛdɪli/

steadily

着実に

Meaning

in a regular and continuous way; without stopping or changing

Example

The company's profits have been increasing steadily.

会社の利益は着実に増加しています。

A2 noun /ˈɔːdiəʊ/

audio

音声

Meaning

sound, especially when recorded or transmitted

Example

The audio quality of the podcast was excellent.

ポッドキャストの音声品質は素晴らしかった。