B2 noun/verb /ˌbærɪˈkeɪd/

barricade

バリケード

Meaning

a barrier erected to block or defend against movement; to block a passage with obstacles

Example

Protesters built a barricade across the street.

抗議者たちは通りにバリケードを作った。

C1 noun /əˈrɪəz/

arrears

未払い

Meaning

Money that is owed and should have been paid earlier.

Example

She was months in arrears with her electricity bill.

彼女は電気代の未払いが数ヶ月遅れていた。

B2 verb /ɪnˈvɪʒən/

envision

想像する

Meaning

to imagine or picture something in the future; to visualize a possibility or goal

Example

She envisions a world where everyone has equal access to education.

彼女はすべての人が平等に教育を受けられる世界を想像しています。

C1 noun /ˌsæl.jʊˈteɪ.ʃən/

Salutation

挨拶; 善意の表現

Meaning

a greeting; an expression of goodwill

Example

The letter began with a formal salutation.

その手紙は正式な挨拶で始まりました。

C1 adjective /ɪˈnɔːɡjərəl/

Inaugural

開幕

Meaning

marking the beginning of something; first; opening

Example

The president delivered his inaugural speech.

大統領は彼の開幕スピーチを行いました。

C2 noun /ˈdɔːrmər/

dormer

ドーマー窓

Meaning

A window that projects vertically from a sloping roof.

Example

The old house had a dormer overlooking the garden.

その古い家には庭を見下ろすドーマー窓がありました。

C2 noun /ˈvaɪsrɔɪ/

viceroy

副王

Meaning

a ruler exercising authority on behalf of a sovereign in a colony or province

Example

The viceroy governed the colony in the king's name.

バイセロイは王の名のもとに植民地を統治しました。

C1 adverb /ɪnˈvɜːrs.li/

Inversely

逆に; 反対に

Meaning

in a way that is opposite or contrary; in reverse order or manner

Example

The price of goods is inversely related to their availability in the market.

商品の価格は市場での入手可能性に逆に関連しています。

B1 noun /ˈmelədi/

Melody

メロディ; 音楽の旋律

Meaning

A sequence of single notes that is musically satisfying; a tune

Example

She hummed a beautiful melody while cooking dinner.

彼女は夕食を作りながら、美しいメロディを口ずさんでいました。

C1 adjective eɪˈsɪŋ.krə.nəs

asynchronous

非同期の

Meaning

Of or requiring a form of computer control timing protocol in which a specific operation begins upon receipt of an indication that the preceding operation has been completed.

Example

Asynchronous courses allow students to learn at their own pace.

非同期コースは学生が自分のペースで学べるようにします。

B2 noun /ˌaʊtˈsaɪdə(r)/

outsider

アウトサイダー

Meaning

a person who is not accepted as a member of a particular group or community

Example

As a new student, she often felt like an outsider at school.

新しい学生として、彼女は学校でよくアウトサイダーのように感じていました。

A2 noun ˌtræn.spɔːrˈteɪ.ʃən

Transportation

輸送

Meaning

The movement of people or goods from one place to another.

Example

Efficient transportation reduces costs.

効率的な輸送はコストを削減します。

C1 adjective /ˌkætəˈklɪzmɪk/

cataclysmic

壊滅的

Meaning

Relating to or denoting a violent natural event or upheaval.

Example

The war had cataclysmic effects on the nation's economy.

戦争は国の経済に壊滅的な影響を与えた。

C2 noun /ˈdeb.juː.tɑːnt/

debutante

社会で初めて公式に登場する若い女性

Meaning

A young woman making her first formal appearance in society.

Example

The debutante wore a white gown at the ball.

デビュータントは舞踏会で白いドレスを着ていました。

C1 verb /strʌt/

strut

堂々と歩く

Meaning

to walk with a stiff, proud, and confident gait, often to show off

Example

He strutted across the stage after winning the award.

彼は賞を受賞後、誇らしげにステージを歩いた。

B2 noun /ˈspɔːrtsmən/

sportsman

スポーツ選手

Meaning

A person who is skilled in sports or enjoys participating in athletic activities.

Example

He is a true sportsman, always fair and respectful to his opponents.

彼は本物のスポーツ選手で、常に相手に対して公正で尊敬を示す。

C1 adjective /oʊˈvɜːrt/

overt

公然

Meaning

Done or shown openly; not hidden or secret.

Example

There was an overt display of hostility between the rivals.

ライバルの間に公然とした敵意の表れがあった。

A1 adjective /waɪt/

White

白; 純粋

Meaning

of the color of snow or milk; pale; pure

Example

She wore a beautiful white dress to the wedding.

彼女は結婚式に美しい白いドレスを着ていました。

C1 adjective /koʊˈɪnsɪdənt/

coincident

同時

Meaning

Occurring at the same time; occupying the same position in space or time.

Example

The festival was coincident with the national holiday.

フェスティバルは国民の祝日と同時でした。

B2 noun /ˈheɪ.trəd/

Hatred

憎悪

Meaning

intense dislike or ill will; a feeling of strong aversion

Example

His hatred for injustice motivated him to become a human rights lawyer.

不正義に対する彼の憎悪は、彼を人権弁護士にさせました。

C1 noun /ˈtrɪb.jə.ter.i/

Tributary

支流

Meaning

a river or stream flowing into a larger river or lake

Example

The tributary joins the main river near the city.

支流は都市の近くで本流と合流します。

B1 noun ˈseɪ.vɪŋ

saving

貯金

Meaning

The practice of keeping and accumulating money for future use rather than spending it immediately.

Example

Regular saving habits ensure financial security.

定期的な貯金習慣は、財政的な安全を確保します。

B1 noun /ˈsʌn.flaʊər/

Sun flower

ひまわり

Meaning

a large yellow flower that turns to face the sun

Example

The sunflower field looked amazing in the bright sunlight.

ひまわり畑は明るい日差しの中で素晴らしく見えました。

B2 noun /ˌriːprəˈdʌkʃən/

reproduction

再生, 繁殖

Meaning

The process of producing offspring; the act of copying or duplicating.

Example

The textbook included a detailed diagram of human reproduction.

教科書には人間のリプロダクションの詳細な図が含まれていました。

B2 adjective ˈkʌtɪŋ ˌɛdʒ

cutting-edge

最先端, 革新的, 最先端技術

Meaning

The most advanced or innovative; at the forefront of development.

Example

This company develops cutting-edge technology.

この会社は最先端技術を開発しています。

B1 noun /ˈprəʊ.tiːnz/

proteins

たんぱく質

Meaning

Large biomolecules consisting of amino acids that perform essential functions in living organisms, including building and repairing tissues.

Example

Lean meats and legumes provide high-quality proteins.

C1 noun /ˌprɒvəˈkeɪʃən/

provocation

挑発

Meaning

An action or statement that is intended to make someone angry or to cause a reaction.

Example

His rude comment was a clear provocation.

彼の無礼なコメントは明らかな挑発でした。

C1 noun ˌsɛlf.rɪˈstreɪnt

self-restraint

自己抑制

Meaning

The practice of restraining oneself from indulging in something, typically an impulse or desire.

Example

Practicing self-restraint helps in avoiding impulsive decisions.

自己抑制を実践することで、衝動的な決定を避けるのに役立ちます。

B1 noun məˈdʒɒrəti

majority

多数派

Meaning

The greater number; the larger part of something.

Example

The majority demanded their rights.

多数派は自分たちの権利を要求した。

C1 adjective /ɪmˈpɜːrsənl/

impersonal

無個性

Meaning

not influenced by, showing, or involving personal feelings; lacking human warmth or emotion

Example

The letter was written in a very impersonal style.

その手紙は非常に無個性的なスタイルで書かれていました。

C2 adjective /ˈdɪfɪdənt/

diffident

Meaning

Shy or lacking confidence in one's own abilities.

Example

He was too diffident to ask a question in class.

B2 adjective /ɪˈrɛləvənt/

Irrelevant

無関係な

Meaning

not connected with or relevant to something; having no bearing on the matter

Example

Your past mistakes are irrelevant to this discussion.

あなたの過去の過ちはこの議論には無関係です。

C1 verb /skʌlpt/

sculpt

幸せ

Meaning

to create or shape something by carving or molding

Example

The artist sculpted a beautiful statue from marble.

彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、自分の幸せを隠せなかった。

C1 adjective /ˈmaɪndləs/

mindless

無意味な

Meaning

without thought or intelligence; done without consideration

Example

He was bored by the mindless tasks at work.

彼は仕事の中で無意味な作業に退屈していた。

B2 noun smɔːl ˈɛfərt

Small Effort

小さな努力

Meaning

Minor actions or initiatives that can collectively make a significant impact.

Example

Small efforts can bring big changes in butterfly conservation.

小さな努力が蝶の保護に大きな変化をもたらすことができる。

C1 noun /ˈaʊtˌɡroʊθ/

outgrowth

成長

Meaning

something that grows out of something else; a natural development or result

Example

The new policy was an outgrowth of years of debate.

新しい政策は数年の議論の成長でした。

C1 noun /fiˈæs.koʊ/

fiasco

完全な失敗

Meaning

a complete failure, especially a ludicrous or humiliating one

Example

The event turned into a complete fiasco due to poor planning.

計画の悪さからそのイベントは完全な失敗に終わった。

C2 noun /nɑnˈen.tə.ti/

Nonentity

重要でない人物; 存在しないもの

Meaning

a person of no importance or influence; something that does not exist

Example

He felt like a nonentity in the large corporation.

彼は大企業でノンエンティティのように感じていました。

B2 noun /ədˈmɪnɪstreɪtər/

administrator

Meaning

a person responsible for running or managing an organization or system

Example

The school administrator implemented new policies for students.

B1 abbreviation /vərsəs/

vs

対

Meaning

used to indicate opposition or contrast between two things

Example

The match was Brazil vs Argentina in the final.

試合はブラジル対アルゼンチンの決勝戦でした。

C2 adjective /ˈwɪnsəm/

winsome

魅力的

Meaning

pleasant and attractive in a fresh, innocent, or charming way

Example

Her winsome smile instantly put the nervous guests at ease.

彼女の魅力的な笑顔は、緊張していたゲストをすぐに安心させました。

B2 adjective /ˈkɒŋ.kriːt/

Concrete

固体; 実際; 目に見える; 具体的

Meaning

solid; real; tangible; actual and specific

Example

We need concrete evidence to support our claims.

私たちは私たちの主張を支持するために具体的な証拠が必要です。

B2 adjective /ˈprɪm.ɪ.tɪv/

Primitive

原始的; 基本的; 粗野; 未発達; 単純

Meaning

ancient; basic; crude; undeveloped; simple

Example

The tribe still uses primitive tools for hunting and farming.

部族は狩猟と農業のために未開の道具を使用し続けています。

C1 noun /ˈnɑːrsɪsɪst/

narcissist

ナルシシスト

Meaning

A person who has an excessive interest in or admiration of themselves.

Example

Everyone avoided him because he was a narcissist.

みんな彼を避けていた、なぜなら彼はナルシシストだったから。

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。

C2 noun /ɪnˈkwɪzɪtər/

inquisitor

尋問者

Meaning

A person who asks many questions, often in an official or harsh manner.

Example

The inquisitor demanded detailed answers from the witness.

尋問者は証人から詳細な回答を要求しました。

B2 adjective /ˌkɒn.fɪˈden.ʃəl/

Confidential

機密; 私的; 秘密として保持することを意図する

Meaning

secret; private; intended to be kept secret

Example

Please keep this information confidential.

この情報は機密として取り扱ってください。

C2 adjective /ˌɛkstrəˌdʒuːˈdɪʃəl/

extrajudicial

司法外

Meaning

done outside the authority of the legal system or judicial process

Example

The activists condemned the extrajudicial killings.

活動家たちは司法外での殺人を非難しました。

B2 verb /ˈprɒsɪkjuːt/

prosecute

起訴する

Meaning

to institute legal proceedings against someone

Example

The lawyer decided to prosecute the case after gathering sufficient evidence.

弁護士は十分な証拠を集めた後、訴訟を起こすことを決めました。

C2 noun /ˈdɛvɪltrɪ/

deviltry

悪魔的な行為

Meaning

Cruel or malicious behavior; mischief with an evil aspect.

Example

The villain’s deviltry terrified the townsfolk.

悪党の悪魔的な行為は町の人々を恐れさせました。

C1 noun /ˈten.jər/

Tenure

任期

Meaning

the period of time during which someone holds an office or position

Example

During his tenure as CEO, the company expanded globally.

CEOとしての任期中に、会社は世界的に拡大しました。

C1 verb /dɪˈmiːn/

demean

侮辱する

Meaning

to cause someone to lose dignity or respect

Example

The manager demeaned his employees with rude remarks.

マネージャーは粗野なコメントで社員を侮辱しました。

B2 noun /doʊ/

dough

生地

Meaning

a mixture of flour, water, and other ingredients used to make bread or pastries

Example

She kneaded the dough for ten minutes before baking.

彼女は生地を10分間こねた後、それを焼きました。

C1 noun /ˌɛtɪˈmɒlədʒi/

etymology

語源学

Meaning

The study of the origin of words and how their meanings and forms have evolved.

Example

The etymology of the word 'salary' comes from the Latin word for salt.

'給与'という言葉の語源は、ラテン語の塩を意味する言葉から来ています。

C2 noun /kɪθ/

kith

親しい友人

Meaning

Friends, acquaintances, and relations.

Example

He invited all his kith and kin to the wedding.

彼は結婚式にすべての親しい友人と親戚を招待しました。

C1 noun /ˈsɪstərn/

cistern

貯水槽

Meaning

A tank or container for storing water, usually for household use.

Example

The old house still had a cistern to collect rainwater.

古い家にはまだ雨水を集めるための貯水槽がありました。

C1 adjective /ˌɪn.ɪˈfɛk.tʃu.əl/

ineffectual

効果がない

Meaning

Not producing any or the desired effect; lacking the ability or qualities to achieve a purpose.

Example

The manager’s ineffectual leadership caused the team to lose motivation.

マネージャーの効果がないリーダーシップは、チームがモチベーションを失う原因となった。

A1 determiner/pronoun /boʊθ/

both

両方

Meaning

referring to two people or things together

Example

Both of the children were excited about the trip.

旅行について両方の子供たちは興奮していました。

B2 verb ˈɛskəleɪt

escalate

エスカレート

Meaning

To increase rapidly; to become more intense or serious

Example

The aging population is escalating at an alarming rate.

高齢化する人口は警告的な速度でエスカレートしています。

C1 noun /ˈmʌltɪtuːd/

multitude

多数

Meaning

A large number of people or things.

Example

A multitude of fans gathered at the stadium.

スタジアムに多数のファンが集まりました。

A1 noun /ˈhɒlɪdeɪ/

holiday

休暇

Meaning

A day of celebration or rest when most people do not work.

Example

We are planning a trip during the summer holiday.

私たちは夏休みの間に旅行を計画しています。

C2 noun /ˈbɒnəmi/

bonhomie

友好

Meaning

Cheerful friendliness and geniality.

Example

The meeting was filled with laughter and bonhomie.

会議は笑いと友好で満ちていた。

B2 verb /ˈfrʌsˌtreɪt/

frustrate

フラストレートする

Meaning

to prevent from accomplishing; to make someone feel annoyed

Example

The traffic jam frustrated all the commuters.

渋滞はすべての通勤者をフラストレートさせました。

B2 noun /ˌrɛɡ.jʊˈleɪ.ʃən/

regulation

権限によって作成され、維持される規則または指示

Meaning

A rule or directive made and maintained by an authority.

Example

Government regulation ensures fair business practices.

政府の規制は公平なビジネス慣行を確保します。

C2 adjective /heɪl/

hale

健康

Meaning

strong and healthy, especially of an elderly person

Example

Despite his age, the man remained hale and active.

年齢にもかかわらず、その男性は元気で活動的でした。

C1 noun /ˈdɪs.ə.nəns/

dissonance

不協和音

Meaning

Disagreement, lack of harmony, conflict between ideas or beliefs.

Example

The cultural dissonance created misunderstandings.

文化的な不協和音が誤解を生んだ。

C1 noun /ˌænəlˈdʒiːzɪk/

analgesic

鎮痛剤

Meaning

A drug or substance that relieves pain.

Example

She took an analgesic to ease her headache.

彼女は頭痛を和らげるために鎮痛剤を飲みました。

C2 noun /əˈreɪ.bi.ən ˈdʒæz.mɪn/

Arabian Jasmine

アラビアジャスミン

Meaning

A fragrant white flower native to South and Southeast Asia, commonly used in perfumes and religious ceremonies

Example

The Arabian jasmine filled the garden with its sweet fragrance.

アラビアジャスミンはその甘い香りで庭を満たしました。

C1 noun /ˈiːzl̩/

easel

イーゼル

Meaning

a frame for supporting an artist's canvas while painting or drawing

Example

The artist placed the canvas on the easel before starting to paint.

アーティストは絵を描き始める前にキャンバスをイーゼルに置きました。

C2 verb /ˈæd.l̩/

addle

混乱させる

Meaning

To confuse or muddle someone’s mind.

Example

The complicated instructions only served to addle him.

複雑な指示は彼を混乱させるだけでした。

C1 verb /sɪndʒ/

singe

軽く焼く

Meaning

To burn something superficially or lightly, especially at the edges.

Example

The fire singed his eyebrows.

火が彼の眉毛を焼きました。

C1 adjective /ˈfjuː.dəl/

feudal

封建的

Meaning

relating to the system of feudalism, a medieval social system based on land ownership and obligations

Example

The castle is a remnant of the feudal era.

城は封建時代の遺物です。

C1 adjective ɪkˈskwɪzɪt

exquisite

精緻

Meaning

Extremely beautiful and delicate.

Example

The exquisite craftsmanship of the watch made it a collector's item.

その時計の精巧な職人技がそれをコレクターアイテムにした。

C1 adjective, noun, verb /ˈtrɛbəl/

treble

トリプル、高い音

Meaning

triple; consisting of three parts; high-pitched sound in music

Example

The company's profits trebled in just two years.

会社の利益は2年で3倍になった。

B1 noun /hel/

Hell

地獄; 苦痛な状態; 極めて不快な経験

Meaning

a place regarded in various religions as a spiritual realm of evil and suffering; an extremely unpleasant experience

Example

Working in the factory during summer was absolute hell due to the extreme heat.

夏に工場で働くことは、極端な暑さのためにまさに地獄のようだった。

B1 adjective /ʌnˈseɪf/

Unsafe

危険な; 危ない;

Meaning

involving or causing danger or risk; not protected from harm

Example

It is unsafe to walk alone in this neighborhood at night.

この地域では夜間に一人で歩くのは危険です。

A2 adjective ˈæv.ər.ɪdʒ

average

平均

Meaning

A number expressing the central or typical value in a set of data; constituting the result obtained by adding together several amounts and then dividing this total by the number of amounts.

Example

The average score reflects overall performance.

平均スコアは全体的なパフォーマンスを反映します。

B1 adjective /eɪdʒd/

aged

年老いた

Meaning

having lived for a specified number of years; old

Example

The aged man sat in the park, watching the children play.

年老いた男は公園に座り、子供たちが遊ぶのを見ていた。

C1 verb /ˈbɛkən/

beckon

手招きする

Meaning

to signal or call someone to come closer, often with a gesture; to attract or invite

Example

She beckoned him to come closer with a wave of her hand.

彼女は手を振って彼に近くへ来るよう合図した。

B2 adjective /əˈfen.sɪv/

Offensive

攻撃的な; 侮辱的な; 攻撃的

Meaning

causing displeasure or resentment; insulting; aggressive

Example

His offensive remarks hurt everyone's feelings.

彼の攻撃的な発言は、全員の気持ちを傷つけました。

B2 noun /ˈfɪks.tʃər/

fixture

固定物、設置された設備

Meaning

a permanent or fixed object, often in a house or building

Example

The bathroom fixture was installed yesterday.

バスルームの設備は昨日設置されました。

B2 verb /kɑːrv/

carve

Meaning

To cut or shape something, especially wood or stone, into a desired form.

Example

The artist carved a beautiful statue out of marble.

B1 noun

Kindness

親切; 優しさ; 思いやり

C1 noun /ˈwed.lɒk/

Wed lock

結婚

Meaning

the state of being married; matrimony

Example

They have been happily united in wedlock for twenty years.

彼らは二十年間幸せに結婚しています。

B2 adjective /ˌɪnkəmˈpliːt/

incomplete

不完全

Meaning

Not finished, lacking some parts or not whole.

Example

Her report was incomplete and needed further details.

彼女の報告は不完全で、詳細が必要でした。

B2 noun /dəˈmeɪn/

domain

領域

Meaning

An area of knowledge, activity, or territory over which control is exercised.

Example

Mathematics is her main domain of expertise.

数学は彼女の主な専門領域です。

C2 noun /ˈæsənəns/

assonance

アソナンス

Meaning

the repetition of vowel sounds in nearby words in poetry or prose

Example

The poet used assonance to create a musical effect in his verse.

詩人は自分の詩の中で音楽的効果を生み出すためにアソナンスを使用しました。

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。

B2 noun ডিজিটাল ডিটক্স

digital detox

デジタルデトックス

Meaning

A period of time during which a person refrains from using electronic devices such as smartphones or computers, regarded as an opportunity to reduce stress or focus on social interaction in the physical world.

Example

A digital detox can help reduce hand fatigue.

デジタルデトックスは手の疲労を減らすのに役立ちます。

B2 verb /ˈsɒfən/

soften

柔らかくする

Meaning

to make or become less hard, severe, or strong.

Example

Heat will soften the butter quickly.

熱はバターをすぐに柔らかくします。

C2 adjective /sɪˈbeɪʃəs/

sebaceous

皮脂に関連する

Meaning

Relating to or secreting sebum, an oily substance from the skin.

Example

Acne is often caused by overactive sebaceous glands.

ニキビは、過剰に活発な皮脂腺によって引き起こされることがよくあります。

A2 noun /ˈpeɪn.tər/

Painter

画家

Meaning

a person who paints pictures or decorates buildings

Example

The painter created a beautiful landscape on canvas.

画家はキャンバスに美しい風景を描きました。

B2 adjective /sɑːrˈkæstɪk/

sarcastic

皮肉な

Meaning

Using irony or mockery to convey contempt or humor.

Example

She made a sarcastic remark about his cooking.

彼女は彼の料理について皮肉なコメントをしました。

C1 noun /ˈskwɒtər/

squatter

不法占拠者

Meaning

a person who unlawfully occupies an uninhabited building or unused land

Example

The police removed the squatters from the abandoned house.

警察は廃墟から不法占拠者を追い出しました。

C1 noun /ˈnɛkˌlaɪn/

neckline

ネックライン

Meaning

the edge of a garment around the neck, especially as cut to form a particular shape

Example

The dress has a beautiful V-shaped neckline.

そのドレスには美しいV字型のネックラインがあります。

B1 adjective /ɪmˈpruːvd/

improved

改善された

Meaning

made better or enhanced in quality or condition

Example

Her health has significantly improved since last month.

彼女の健康は先月から大きく改善されました。

C1 noun /ˈælɪɡəri/

allegory

寓話

Meaning

a story, poem, or picture that can be interpreted to reveal a hidden meaning, often moral or political

Example

The novel is an allegory of the struggle between good and evil.

その小説は善と悪の闘争の寓話です。

C1 noun /ˈkɒndjuɪt/ or /ˈkɑːnduɪt/

conduit

導管 / 手段

Meaning

a channel or pipe for conveying water, electricity, or information

Example

The cable was placed inside a protective conduit.

ケーブルは保護された導管内に配置されました。

B2 noun /ˌdʒʌstɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

justification

正当化

Meaning

a reason, explanation, or excuse that shows something is right or reasonable

Example

There is no justification for such rude behavior.

そのような失礼な行動には正当化の余地はない。

A2 adjective /əˈwɛər/

aware

気づいている

Meaning

having knowledge or perception of a situation or fact

Example

She is aware of the risks involved.

彼女はそのリスクに気づいている。

B2 adjective /ˈmɛʒərd/

measured

測定された

Meaning

carefully considered and deliberate

Example

She spoke in a calm, measured tone.

彼女は冷静で測定された口調で話しました。

C2 noun /ˌɪntərˈsɛsər/

intercessor

仲介者

Meaning

a person who intervenes or pleads on behalf of another

Example

He acted as an intercessor to resolve the conflict between the two families.

彼は二つの家族間の対立を解決するために仲介者として行動しました。

B2 noun /kənˈsɪstənsi/

consistency

一貫性, 継続性

Meaning

The quality of always behaving or performing in a similar way; uniformity.

Example

Consistency in quality is key to customer satisfaction.

品質の一貫性は顧客満足の鍵です。

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。

C1 noun /ˌɪnkəmˈpliːtnəs/

incompleteness

不完全さ

Meaning

the state of not being complete or whole; lack of necessary parts or fullness

Example

The incompleteness of the report caused delays in the project.

レポートの不完全さがプロジェクトの遅れを引き起こした。

C1 noun /ˈæd.vənt/

advent

到来

Meaning

The arrival of a notable person, thing, or event.

Example

The advent of the internet changed the way people communicate.

インターネットの到来は人々のコミュニケーション方法を変えました。

C1 verb /hjuːˈmɪlieɪt/

humiliate

侮辱する

Meaning

to make someone feel ashamed or foolish by injuring their dignity

Example

He was humiliated by his public failure.

彼は公の失敗で侮辱された。

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。

C1 noun /dɪˌlɪb.əˈreɪ.ʃənz/

deliberations

審議

Meaning

Careful consideration and discussion before making decisions.

Example

Deliberations on sustainability continued for hours.

持続可能性についての審議は何時間も続きました。

A2 noun /ˈfɪŋ.ɡər/

Finger

指

Meaning

any of the four long thin parts of the hand (or five, if the thumb is included)

Example

She pointed with her finger to show the direction to the museum.

彼女は指を使って博物館の方向を指し示しました。

A2 verb /feɪl/

fail

失敗する

Meaning

to not succeed in achieving something; to be unsuccessful

Example

He failed to complete the assignment on time.

彼は時間通りに課題を完了することに失敗した。

C2 noun /ˈpɛntəˌɡræm/

pentagram

ペンタグラム

Meaning

A five-pointed star often used as a symbol in magic, mysticism, or religion.

Example

The wizard drew a pentagram on the floor as part of the ritual.

魔法使いは儀式の一環として床にペンタグラムを描いた。

A1 pronoun /ðeɪ/

they

彼ら

Meaning

used to refer to people or things previously mentioned or easily identified

Example

They are going to the park.

彼らは公園に行きます。

A2 noun /ˈkæs.əl/

Castle

城; 宮殿;

Meaning

a large fortified building or set of buildings; a fortress

Example

The medieval castle stood majestically on top of the hill.

中世の城は丘の頂上に堂々と立っていました。

B2 verb /ˈkɪdnæp/

kidnap

誘拐する

Meaning

to take someone away illegally by force

Example

The criminals kidnapped the wealthy businessman.

犯罪者は裕福なビジネスマンを誘拐しました。

B2 noun /ˈhæn.di.krɑːft/

Handicraft

手工芸

Meaning

an activity involving the making of decorative domestic or other objects with the hands; handmade artistic work

Example

The local market featured beautiful handicrafts made by skilled artisans from the region.

地元の市場では、その地域の熟練した職人によって作られた美しい手工芸が展示されていました。

C1 verb /ˈtrɪkl̩/

trickle

滴る

Meaning

To flow or fall in a small, slow stream or drops.

Example

Water began to trickle down the wall after the heavy rain.

激しい雨の後、水は壁をゆっくりと流れ始めた。

B2 verb /dɪsˈeɪbl/

disable

無効にする

Meaning

to make something unable to function or operate

Example

The technician disabled the alarm system temporarily.

技術者はアラームシステムを一時的に無効にしました。

B2 noun /slɛdʒ/

sledge

そり

Meaning

a vehicle for traveling over snow, often pulled by animals

Example

The children rode a sledge down the snowy hill.

子供たちは雪山をスレッジで滑り降りた。

B1 adverb /ˈmeɪn.li/

Mainly

主に; おもに

Meaning

for the most part; chiefly; primarily

Example

The conference was mainly about environmental protection and climate change.

会議は主に環境保護と気候変動についてでした。

B2 verb /plaʊ/

plough

耕す

Meaning

to break up and turn over soil using a plough; to move through something with difficulty

Example

The farmer ploughs the field every spring.

農家は毎年春に畑を耕します。