B2 verb /bɑːrk/

bark

吠える

Meaning

to make a sharp sound like a dog; to speak angrily

Example

The dog barks at strangers.

犬は見知らぬ人に吠える。

B2 adjective /ˈɛθnɪk/

ethnic

民族的

Meaning

relating to a population subgroup with a common national or cultural tradition

Example

The festival celebrated the city's diverse ethnic communities.

フェスティバルは都市のさまざまな民族のコミュニティを祝いました。

B2 noun (plural) /skræps/

scraps

残り物

Meaning

Small pieces left over from something; also small fights or quarrels.

Example

The dog ate the scraps from the table.

犬はテーブルからの食べ残しを食べました。

B2 adjective /dɪˈprɛst/

depressed

落ち込んでいる

Meaning

Feeling very sad and without hope; in a state of unhappiness.

Example

She felt depressed after losing her job.

彼女は仕事を失った後、落ち込んでいました。

B2 noun /ˈmɜːrtʃənt/

merchant

商人

Meaning

a person or company involved in the trade of goods, especially in large quantities

Example

The merchant sold spices from distant lands.

商人は遠くの土地から香辛料を売っていた。

B2 verb /ˈpɛrɪʃ/

perish

死ぬ

Meaning

To die, especially in a sudden or violent way.

Example

Many soldiers perished in the war.

多くの兵士は戦争で死んだ。

B2 adjective /ˈveɪ.kənt/

Vacant

空いている; 未使用; 利用可能

Meaning

empty; not occupied; available

Example

There is a vacant apartment on the second floor.

2階には空いているアパートがあります。

B2 verb /ɡrænt/

grant

授与する

Meaning

to give or allow someone to have; to admit or agree

Example

The university granted him a scholarship.

大学は彼に奨学金を授与しました。

B2 adjective /ˈdʒʌm.boʊ/

Jumbo

非常に大きい; 巨大

Meaning

exceptionally large; enormous; gigantic

Example

The jumbo jet was delayed at the airport.

ジャンボジェットは空港で遅れました。

B2 noun ˈmoʊ.baɪl sɪˈkjʊr.ə.ti

mobile security

モバイルセキュリティ

Meaning

Protection of mobile devices and the data stored on them from security threats.

Example

Strong mobile security protects personal information.

強力なモバイルセキュリティは個人情報を保護します。

B2 verb /ɪˈreɪs/

erase

消す

Meaning

to remove completely; to delete or wipe out

Example

Use an eraser to erase the pencil marks.

鉛筆の跡を消すために消しゴムを使う。

B2 noun/verb /swɔːrm/

swarm

群れ

Meaning

A large group of insects or people moving together.

Example

A swarm of bees surrounded the tree.

一群の蜂が木の周りを囲んでいました。

B2 adverb /ˈmɪzərəbli/

Miserably

悲惨に

Meaning

in a wretched or unhappy manner; extremely badly

Example

The team performed miserably in the championship.

チームはチャンピオンシップで悲惨にプレーしました。

B2 noun /waɪt ænt/

White-Ant

シロアリ

Meaning

a small social insect that lives in colonies and feeds on wood and plant matter

Example

White ants damaged the wooden furniture in our house.

シロアリは私たちの家の木製家具を傷つけました。

B2 adjective /ˌʌnəˈfɪʃ.əl/

Unofficial

非公式な

Meaning

not officially authorized or confirmed; informal

Example

The unofficial results showed a close race.

非公式な結果は接戦を示しました。

B2 noun /əˈsʌmpʃən/

Assumption

仮定

Meaning

a thing that is accepted as true without proof; a supposition

Example

His assumption about the weather proved to be wrong.

天気に関する彼の仮定は間違っていることが証明されました。

B2 noun /ˈʃʌtəl/

shuttle

定期的に二地点間を往復する車両または乗り物

Meaning

a vehicle or craft that travels regularly between two places.

Example

The airport shuttle runs every 30 minutes.

空港シャトルは30分ごとに運行しています。

B2 verb /kənˈvɜːs/

converse

会話する

Meaning

to have a conversation; to talk together

Example

They conversed about literature for hours.

彼らは何時間も文学について話し合った。

B2 verb /əˈblaɪdʒ/

oblige

義務付ける

Meaning

to compel or require someone to do something; to help or do a favor

Example

I would be happy to oblige you with the information you need.

必要な情報を提供してお手伝いできれば嬉しいです。

B2 adverb /ˈmæn.ju.ə.li/

Manually

手動で; 物理的な労力を使って;

Meaning

by hand; using physical effort rather than machines

Example

The data was entered manually into the system.

データは手動でシステムに入力されました。

B2 verb /ɪnˈstrʌkt/

instruct

指示する

Meaning

to teach; to give directions

Example

The teacher instructed the students carefully.

先生は生徒に注意深く指示しました。

B2 adjective /dɪˈzaɪərəbl/

desirable

望ましい

Meaning

worth having or wanting; attractive

Example

The location of the house was highly desirable, with great views.

その家の場所は非常に望ましく、素晴らしい景色がありました。

B2 noun /pəˈzeʃ.ən/

Possession

所有権; 財産; 支配

Meaning

something that belongs to someone; the state of having or owning something

Example

The house has been in their family's possession for generations.

その家は何世代にもわたって彼らの家族の所有物です。

B2 noun /ˈtreɪ.tər/

Traitor

裏切り者

Meaning

a person who betrays someone or something, such as a friend, cause, or principle

Example

The spy was branded a traitor to his country after being caught.

スパイは捕まった後、国を裏切った者としてレッテルを貼られました。

B2 verb /ˌriː.kənˈstrʌkt/

reconstruct

再建する

Meaning

to build or form something again after it has been damaged or destroyed

Example

The city was reconstructed after the earthquake.

その都市は地震後に再建されました。

B2 verb /ˈɪr.ɪ.teɪt/

irritate

イライラさせる

Meaning

To make someone annoyed or angry; to cause discomfort or inflammation.

Example

Rubbing your eyes can irritate them.

目をこすると、それが刺激になることがあります。

B2 adverb /rɪˈlʌk.tənt.li/

Reluctantly

いやいや

Meaning

in an unwilling manner; with hesitation or resistance

Example

She reluctantly agreed to help with the project.

彼女はプロジェクトを手伝うことに渋々同意した。

B2 noun /ˈdaɪ.vər/

Diver

ダイバー

Meaning

a type of water bird that dives underwater to catch fish

Example

The diver disappeared beneath the surface to catch a fish.

ダイバーは魚を捕まえるために水面下に消えました。

B2 adjective /əˈstɒnɪʃt/

astonished

驚いた

Meaning

feeling very surprised or amazed

Example

She was astonished by the magician's incredible trick.

彼女はその魔術師の信じられない手品に驚いた。

B2 adjective /ˌrez.ɪˈden.ʃəl/

residential

住宅の

Meaning

Designed for people to live in.

Example

The institution was fully residential.

その施設は完全に住宅のものでした。

B2 verb /ˈmɒdənaɪz/

modernize

近代化する

Meaning

To adapt something to modern needs or styles; to update or improve.

Example

The company plans to modernize its IT infrastructure.

その会社はITインフラを近代化する計画です。

B2 noun /ɪnˈtɜː.prə.tər/

Interpreter

通訳者; 翻訳者;

Meaning

a person who translates orally from one language into another; someone who explains meaning

Example

The international conference hired professional interpreters to translate speeches in real time.

国際会議は、スピーチをリアルタイムで翻訳するためにプロの通訳者を雇いました。

B2 noun /ˈlɪstɪŋ/

listing

リスト

Meaning

a series of items or names written or printed in a specific order

Example

The listing of available jobs was updated daily.

利用可能な仕事のリストは毎日更新されていました。

B2 adjective, noun /ˈkɑːmənpleɪs/

commonplace

ありふれた

Meaning

ordinary or unremarkable; something that is usual or commonly found

Example

Smartphones have become commonplace in modern life.

スマートフォンは現代生活でありふれたものになった。

B2 adverb /ˈmɔːrəli/

Morally

道徳的に

Meaning

in accordance with principles of right and wrong behavior; ethically

Example

She felt morally obligated to help the refugees.

彼女は難民を助けるために道義的に義務を感じていた。

B2 adjective /ˈlɪb.ər.əl/

Liberal

リベラル; 寛容な; 寛大な; 思考が進歩的な

Meaning

open-minded; tolerant; generous; progressive in thinking

Example

She has a liberal attitude towards different cultures and beliefs.

彼女はさまざまな文化や信念に対してリベラルな態度を持っています。

B2 noun /ˈoʊ.dər/

Odour

臭い

Meaning

a distinctive smell, especially an unpleasant one

Example

The odour of fresh bread filled the kitchen.

新鮮なパンの臭いがキッチンに広がった。

B2 adjective /mæɡˈnɪfɪsənt/

magnificent

素晴らしい

Meaning

extremely beautiful, impressive, or splendid

Example

The view from the mountain was truly magnificent.

山からの景色は本当に素晴らしかった。

B2 noun /spæm/

spam

スパム

Meaning

unsolicited or unwanted electronic communication, typically in the form of email

Example

My inbox is full of spam emails that I need to delete.

私の受信箱はスパムメールでいっぱいで、削除する必要があります。

B2 verb ɪnˈhɑːnst

enhanced

強化された

Meaning

Intensify, increase, or further improve the quality, value, or extent of something.

Example

Enhanced strategies improve outcomes.

強化された戦略は結果を改善します。

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 noun /prəˈseʃ.ən/

Procession

行列; パレード;

Meaning

a group of people or vehicles moving forward in an organized way, especially as part of a ceremony

Example

The wedding procession walked slowly to the church.

結婚式の行列はゆっくりと教会に向かって歩きました。

B2 adjective /səbˈstæn.ʃəl/

Substantial

実質的; かなりの; 重要な

Meaning

large in size, amount, or importance; considerable; significant

Example

There was a substantial increase in sales this quarter.

この四半期に売上は実質的に増加しました。

B2 verb /kənˈsoʊl/

console

慰める

Meaning

to comfort someone who is sad or disappointed; to provide solace

Example

She tried to console her friend after the loss.

彼女は失った後、友達を慰めようとしました。

B2 adjective /dɪˈskʌr.ɪ.dʒɪŋ/

Discouraging

落胆させる

Meaning

making someone feel less confident or enthusiastic about doing something

Example

The coach's discouraging words affected the team's morale.

コーチの落胆させる言葉は、チームの士気に影響を与えました。

B2 noun /pɔːrtʃ/

porch

ポーチ

Meaning

a covered area at the entrance of a building, often with a roof and open sides

Example

We sat on the porch and enjoyed the evening breeze.

私たちはポーチに座って、夕方の風を楽しみました。

B2 noun /ɪmˈbærəsmənt/

embarrassment

恥ずかしさ

Meaning

a feeling of self-consciousness, shame, or awkwardness

Example

Her face turned red with embarrassment after the mistake.

彼女は間違いを犯した後、恥ずかしさで顔が赤くなった。

B2 noun /ˈkɒntræktər/

contractor

請負業者

Meaning

a person or company that agrees to provide materials or labor to perform a service or do a job

Example

The contractor completed the building project on time.

請負業者は建設プロジェクトを期限内に完了しました。

B2 verb /ɪnˈheɪl/

inhale

吸う

Meaning

to breathe in; to draw air into the lungs

Example

Take a deep breath and inhale slowly.

深く息を吸い、ゆっくり吸い込みます。

B2 noun /kʌb/

Cub

子グマ

Meaning

a young bear, lion, tiger, or other large carnivorous mammal

Example

The bear cub stayed close to its mother for protection.

子グマは保護のために母親の近くにいました。

B2 noun /ˈwɔːl.nʌt/

Walnut

クルミ

Meaning

an edible nut with a hard shell and a wrinkled appearance

Example

I love to eat walnuts with honey for breakfast.

私は朝食に蜂蜜と一緒にクルミを食べるのが好きです。

B2 adjective /ˈɡlæm.ər.əs/

Glamorous

魅力的; 華やかな; ファッショナブル;

Meaning

having glamour; attractive in an exciting way; fashionable;

Example

The actress looked glamorous in her designer gown at the awards ceremony.

女優は授賞式でデザイナーのドレスを着て華やかに見えました。

B2 verb /əˈfend/

offend

侮辱する

Meaning

to cause displeasure or resentment; to hurt someone's feelings

Example

His rude comments offended many people at the meeting.

彼の無礼なコメントは会議で多くの人々を怒らせました。

B2 noun ˌæd.æpˈteɪ.ʃən

adaptation

適応

Meaning

The action or process of adapting or being adapted.

Example

Adaptation to climate change is critical for resilience.

気候変動への適応は回復力にとって重要です。

B2 adjective /pəˈrɛntəl/

parental

親に関連する

Meaning

relating to a parent or parents; characteristic of a mother or father

Example

Parental guidance is important for a child's development.

子供の成長には親のガイダンスが重要です。

B2 verb /kloʊð/

clothe

服を着せる

Meaning

to put clothes on; to dress; to provide with clothing

Example

She clothed the baby in warm garments.

彼女は赤ちゃんを暖かい服で着せました。

B2 noun /əˈdɪkʃən/

addiction

依存

Meaning

A strong and harmful need to regularly have or do something, such as drugs, alcohol, or habits.

Example

His addiction to video games affected his studies.

彼のビデオゲームへの依存は彼の学業に影響を与えました。

B2 noun /ˈdaʊn.fɔːl/

Downfall

没落; 失敗; 崩壊

Meaning

a loss of power, prosperity, or status; the cause of such a loss

Example

His arrogance and pride led to his eventual downfall in business.

彼の傲慢と誇りは、ビジネスにおける彼の最終的な失墜を招いた。

B2 noun /ˈklɪərəns/

clearance

許可 / 承認

Meaning

official permission or authorization; the removal of something unwanted; the distance between two objects

Example

The pilot received clearance to land the plane.

パイロットは着陸許可を受けました。

B2 noun /ˌsɛlf ɪˈstiːm/

self-esteem

自尊心

Meaning

confidence in one's own worth or abilities; self-respect

Example

Building self-esteem takes time and consistent effort.

自尊心を築くには時間と一貫した努力が必要です。

B2 noun /ˈspəʊkspɜːrsən/

spokesperson

スポークスマン

Meaning

a person who speaks on behalf of others or an organization

Example

The spokesperson addressed the press conference on behalf of the company.

スポークスマンは会社を代表して記者会見で話しました。

B2 adjective ˈlɒdʒ.ɪ.kəl

logical

論理的

Meaning

Of or according to the rules of logic or formal argument.

Example

Logical circuits ensure effective computation.

論理的回路は効果的な計算を保証します。

B2 verb /daɪ/

dye

染める

Meaning

to change the color of something using a chemical substance

Example

She will dye her hair blonde tomorrow.

彼女は明日髪を金髪に染める予定です。

B2 adverb /ˈɒdli/

oddly

奇妙に

Meaning

in a strange or unusual way; unexpectedly

Example

Oddly, he didn’t seem upset by the bad news.

奇妙に、彼は悪い知らせにも動揺していなかった。

B2 noun /ˈnuː.kʌm.ər/

New-comer

新参者

Meaning

a person who has recently arrived in a place or joined a group

Example

The newcomer was warmly welcomed by the team.

その新参者はチームによって温かく迎えられました。

B2 noun /ˈmɪz.ər.i/

Misery

苦しみ; 極度の貧困; 苦痛

Meaning

Great mental or physical suffering; extreme unhappiness or distress

Example

The poor family lived in complete misery after losing their home.

貧しい家族は家を失った後、完全な苦しみに生きていました。

B2 noun /kənˈstreɪnt/

constraint

制約

Meaning

a limitation or restriction

Example

Time is the biggest constraint in completing the project.

プロジェクトを完了するための最大の制約は時間です。

B2 verb /ɪnˈroʊl/

enrol

登録する

Meaning

To officially register or sign up for a course, program, or membership

Example

She decided to enrol in a language course to improve her skills.

彼女はスキルを向上させるために語学コースに登録することに決めた。

B2 adjective /ˈneɪ.bər.ɪŋ/

Neighbouring

隣接した; 近接した; 隣国の

Meaning

situated next to or very near; adjacent; bordering

Example

We often visit our neighbouring countries for trade.

私たちは貿易のために隣国をよく訪れます。

B2 noun /əˌveɪləˈbɪləti/

availability

利用可能性

Meaning

the state of being able to be used or obtained

Example

The availability of clean water is crucial for health.

清潔な水の利用可能性は健康にとって非常に重要です。

B2 noun oʊˈbiː.sə.t̬i

obesity

肥満

Meaning

The condition of being grossly fat or overweight.

Example

Obesity increases the risk of diabetes and heart disease.

肥満は糖尿病と心臓病のリスクを高めます。

B2 noun /ˈpɜr.mə.nəns/

Permanence

永続性

Meaning

the state or quality of lasting or remaining unchanged indefinitely; enduring nature

Example

The permanence of the stone monument impressed all visitors.

石の記念碑の永久性はすべての訪問者に印象を与えました。

B2 adverb /ˈvɜː.tʃu.ə.li/

Virtually

実質的に; ほぼ;

Meaning

nearly; almost; in effect though not in name

Example

The building was virtually destroyed in the earthquake.

その建物は地震でほぼ破壊されました。

B2 adjective /ˌsen.tɪˈmen.təl/

Sentimental

感傷的な

Meaning

having tender feelings; being emotional about memories or experiences

Example

She became sentimental when looking at old family photographs.

彼女は昔の家族写真を見て感傷的になった。

B2 noun /ˈraɪət/

Riot

暴動; 騒乱

Meaning

a violent disturbance of the peace by a crowd; an uncontrolled outburst

Example

The peaceful protest turned into a riot when violence broke out.

平和的な抗議は暴力が起こったときに暴動に変わった。

B2 adjective /əˈpiː.lɪŋ/

Appealing

魅力的な; 面白い; 楽しい

Meaning

attractive; interesting; pleasing

Example

The colorful garden looks very appealing to visitors.

色とりどりの庭は訪問者に非常に魅力的に見えます。

B2 verb /ʌnˈtaɪ/

untie

解く

Meaning

to loosen or remove a knot or binding; to release something that is tied

Example

She untied the rope to free the boat.

彼女は船を自由にするためにロープを解いた。

B2 noun dɪˈveləpɪŋ ˈriːdʒənz

developing regions

発展途上地域

Meaning

Areas or countries that are in the process of economic growth and development

Example

Pollution affects developing regions the most.

汚染は発展途上地域に最も影響を与えます。

B2 noun /məˈræl.ə.ti/

Morality

道徳

Meaning

principles concerning the distinction between right and wrong behavior

Example

The debate focused on the morality of the decision.

議論はその決定の道徳性に焦点を当てました。

B2 adjective /ˌpoʊstˈwɔːr/

post-war

戦後の

Meaning

relating to the period after a war has ended

Example

The country experienced rapid economic growth in the post-war years.

その国は戦後の時代に急速な経済成長を遂げた。

B2 verb /soʊk/

soak

浸す

Meaning

to make something completely wet by immersing it in liquid

Example

She soaked the clothes in water before washing them.

彼女は洗濯する前に服を水に浸しました。

B2 noun /ɡreɪs/

grace

優雅, エレガンス

Meaning

simple elegance or refined movement; goodwill and kindness

Example

She moved with grace across the stage.

彼女は舞台を優雅に歩いた。

B2 adjective /dʒaɪˈɡæntɪk/

gigantic

巨大な

Meaning

Extremely large or huge in size, power, or extent.

Example

The company made a gigantic investment in technology.

その企業は技術に巨額の投資をしました。

B2 noun /ˈraɪfəl/

Rifle

ライフル

Meaning

a gun with a long barrel that is fired from the shoulder

Example

The soldier carried a rifle during the mission.

兵士は任務中にライフルを携帯していました。

B2 noun /ˈɜːnɪŋz/

earnings

収入

Meaning

money obtained in return for labor or services

Example

Her monthly earnings are enough to support her family.

彼女の月収は家族を養うのに十分です。

B2 verb /skæn/

scan

幸福

Meaning

To look at something carefully or quickly; to digitally copy or capture an image or document.

Example

She scanned the document before sending it by email.

彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、喜びを隠せませんでした。

B2 adverb /ˌoʊvərˈnaɪt/

Overnight

一晩で; 突然; 非常に速く

Meaning

during the night; suddenly; very quickly

Example

The city was transformed overnight.

街は一晩で変わった。

B2 noun /swiːt/

suite

スイート

Meaning

a set of rooms designated for one person's or family's use or for a particular purpose

Example

They stayed in the presidential suite at the hotel.

彼らはホテルの大統領スイートに宿泊していました。

B2 verb /ˈtɜːrmɪˌneɪt/

terminate

終了する

Meaning

to bring something to an end or to stop something from continuing

Example

The company decided to terminate his contract.

会社は彼の契約を終了することを決定した。

B2 noun /ˈmes.ɪn.dʒər/

Messenger

使者

Meaning

a person who carries messages or communications between parties

Example

The messenger delivered important battle plans to the commander.

使者は司令官に重要な戦闘計画を届けました。

B2 noun /ˈsen.tɪ.piːd/

Centipede

ムカデ

Meaning

a long thin creature with many legs that lives in dark places

Example

I found a centipede crawling under the rock.

私は岩の下でムカデが這っているのを見つけました。

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。

B2 noun kəmˈpet.ɪ.tɪv.nəs

competitiveness

競争力

Meaning

The quality of being as good as or better than others of a comparable nature; the ability to compete successfully.

Example

Competitiveness is vital for economic sustainability.

競争力は経済的持続可能性にとって重要です。

B2 verb /ˌmɪsˈjuːz/

misuse

誤用

Meaning

To use something incorrectly or for the wrong purpose.

Example

Misusing social media profiles can harm relationships.

ソーシャルメディアのプロフィールを誤って使うと、人間関係に害を及ぼす可能性があります。

B2 noun /skʌl/

Skull

頭蓋骨

Meaning

the bony framework of the head that protects the brain

Example

The doctor examined the skull X-ray carefully.

医者は慎重に頭蓋骨のX線写真を調べました。

B2 adjective /ˈvɜː.bəl/

verbal

口頭の、言葉で表現された

Meaning

Relating to or in the form of words; spoken rather than written.

Example

Verbal communication is essential in most situations.

口頭コミュニケーションはほとんどの状況で重要です。

B2 noun /ˌdɪsɪnˈfɛktənt/

disinfectant

消毒剤

Meaning

a chemical substance used to kill harmful microorganisms on surfaces

Example

The cleaner sprayed disinfectant on the table.

清掃員はテーブルに消毒剤を噴霧しました。

B2 adjective /ˌɪntəˈpɜːsənl/

interpersonal

対人

Meaning

Relating to relationships or communication between people.

Example

He has excellent interpersonal skills and gets along well with others.

彼は優れた対人スキルを持っており、他の人とうまくやっていきます。

B2 verb /ɪnˈtaɪtəl/

entitle

権利を与える

Meaning

to give someone the right to have or do something

Example

Employees are entitled to receive paid holidays.

従業員は有給休暇を受ける権利があります。

B2 noun /ˈbælət/

ballot

投票用紙

Meaning

a process of voting, usually in secret; the paper used to record a vote

解雇する

Meaning

to dismiss from a job; to put something in a sack

Example

The company sacked him for poor performance.

会社は業績不良で彼を解雇しました。