B2 noun /ˈbætəlˌfiːld/

battlefield

戦場

Meaning

a place where a battle is fought

Example

The battlefield was covered with the remnants of the fight.

戦場は戦いの残骸で覆われていた。

C1 adjective /ˈdek.stər.əs/

dexterous

器用

Meaning

Showing or having skill, especially with the hands; mentally adroit and skillful.

Example

A dexterous programmer can write complex codes effortlessly.

器用なプログラマーは複雑なコードを楽々と書けます。

C1 verb /ˈræŋɡl̩/

wrangle

議論する

Meaning

to argue or dispute noisily or angrily

Example

The two neighbors wrangled over the property line for hours.

二人の隣人は、敷地の境界について何時間も議論しました。

B1 verb /ˈkɒnsəntreɪt/

concentrate

集中する

Meaning

to focus all one's attention or mental effort on a particular object or activity

Example

She tried to concentrate on her studies despite the noise.

騒音にもかかわらず、彼女は勉強に集中しようとした。

C2 noun, adjective /klɛərˈvɔɪənt/

clairvoyant

Meaning

a person who claims to have clairvoyance; having the ability to see beyond normal senses

Example

The clairvoyant predicted that she would travel abroad soon.

A1 noun /ˈpiːtsə/

pizza

ピザ

Meaning

a flat round bread baked with toppings such as cheese, tomato, and other ingredients

Example

We ordered a large pepperoni pizza for dinner.

私たちは夕食に大きなペパロニピザを注文しました。

C1 verb /ˈkʌn.dʒər/

conjure

召喚する

Meaning

to summon something as if by magic; to imagine vividly

Example

The magician conjured a rabbit out of the hat.

魔法使いは帽子からウサギを召喚しました。

C1 noun ˌkɒn.ʃiˈen.ʃəs.nəs

conscientiousness

誠実さ

Meaning

The quality of wishing to do one's work or duty well and thoroughly; diligence.

Example

Her conscientiousness in work led to a well-organized project.

彼女の誠実さが仕事を整理されたプロジェクトへと導いた。

C2 noun /ˈdoʊneɪtər/

donator

寄付者

Meaning

A person who gives something, especially money or goods, as a donation.

Example

The donator wished to remain anonymous after contributing a large sum.

寄付者は大きな金額を寄付した後、匿名でいることを希望しました。

A2 noun /ˈdɪfɪkəlti/

difficulty

Meaning

the state or condition of being hard to do, deal with, or understand

Example

He faced great difficulty in learning a new language.

C1 noun /bɑːm/

balm

軟膏

Meaning

A soothing ointment or something that provides comfort or relief.

Example

The balm helped relieve the pain from her sunburn.

そのバームは日焼けの痛みを和らげるのに役立ちました。

B2 noun ɪˈlɪtərəsi

illiteracy

識字率の低さ

Meaning

The inability to read and write; lack of education or knowledge in a particular area.

Example

Illiteracy often leads to poverty and unemployment.

識字率の低さは貧困や失業を引き起こすことがよくあります。

C1 adjective ˈklaɪ.mət rɪˈzɪl.i.ənt

climate-resilient

気候に強い

Meaning

Able to cope with the adverse effects of climate change; sustainable and adaptable.

Example

Climate-resilient crops can survive extreme weather conditions.

気候に強い作物は極端な天候にも耐えられます。

A2 conjunction /ðoʊ/

though

それでも

Meaning

used to introduce a fact that makes the main statement of the sentence seem surprising or unexpected

Example

Though it was raining, they still went outside.

雨が降っていたにもかかわらず、彼らは外に出た。

C2 noun /prəˈtuːbərəns/

protuberance

膨らみ

Meaning

A rounded swelling or lump on a surface.

Example

The doctor examined the small protuberance on his arm.

医師は彼の腕の小さな膨らみを調べました。

C2 adjective /ˈsɜː.kəm.spekt/

circumspect

慎重, 用心深い, 予見的

Meaning

Wary and unwilling to take risks; careful to consider all circumstances and possible consequences.

Example

Investors must be circumspect before making decisions.

投資家は意思決定を下す前に慎重でなければなりません。

B1 noun /ˈʃel.tər/

Shelter

避難所

Meaning

a place giving temporary protection from bad weather or danger

Example

The hikers found shelter in a cave during the heavy rain.

ハイカーたちは大雨の間、洞窟の中に避難所を見つけた。

C2 verb /ˈtɛmpəˌraɪz/

temporize

先延ばしにする

Meaning

To delay making a decision or taking action in order to gain time.

Example

The politician temporized when asked about the controversial issue.

政治家はその論争の的になっている問題について質問されると、先延ばしにした。

C2 verb /lʌɡˈʒʊrieɪt/

luxuriate

贅沢を楽しむ

Meaning

to enjoy something in a self-indulgent way; to take pleasure in great comfort

Example

She luxuriated in the warm bubble bath after a long day.

長い一日の後、彼女は暖かいバブルバスで贅沢を楽しんでいた。

C2 noun /liː/

lea

草地

Meaning

An open area of grassy or arable land; a meadow.

Example

The cottage was surrounded by a quiet lea.

小屋は静かな草地に囲まれていました。

C2 adjective /ɪˈrɛfrəɡəbəl/

irrefragable

反論できない

Meaning

Impossible to refute, deny, or break

Example

The lawyer presented irrefragable evidence that proved his client’s innocence.

弁護士は彼のクライアントの無実を証明する反論できない証拠を提示しました。

A2 noun/verb /ˈsɜːrkəl/

circle

円

Meaning

a round shape; to move all the way around something

Example

The children sat in a circle.

子供たちは円形に座っていました。

C1 verb কনডেন্স

condense

凝縮する

Meaning

To change from gas to liquid form; to become denser.

Example

Water vapor condenses into raindrops.

水蒸気は雨滴に凝縮します。

C1 adjective /ˈkɒnvɛks/

convex

凸状の、外向きに丸みを帯びた

Meaning

curved or rounded outward

Example

The lens has a convex shape to focus light.

レンズは光を焦点を合わせるために凸の形状をしています。

C2 adjective ˈɛr.jʊ.daɪt

erudite

博識または賢い

Meaning

Having or showing great knowledge or learning; scholarly and intellectual.

Example

The professor's erudite lecture fascinated the students.

教授の博識な講義は学生たちを魅了した。

B2 noun /ˈsæb.ə.tɑːʒ/

Sabotage

サボタージュ

Meaning

deliberate destruction of equipment or disruption of activities

Example

The factory was shut down due to an act of sabotage.

工場は破壊行為のために閉鎖されました。

C1 verb, noun /læɡ/

lag

遅れるまたは遅延する

Meaning

To fall behind in movement, progress, or development; a delay or period of falling behind.

Example

The old computer tends to lag when running new software.

古いコンピューターは新しいソフトウェアを実行するときにラグが発生しやすい。

B1 adverb /ˈɡreɪtli/

greatly

非常に

Meaning

to a large extent or degree; very much

Example

She was greatly admired by her students.

彼女は生徒たちから非常に賞賛されました。

B2 noun /soʊl/

Sole

足の裏; 靴の底

Meaning

the bottom part of the foot; the bottom part of a shoe

Example

I have a blister on the sole of my foot.

私の足の裏に水ぶくれがあります。

C2 noun /ˌpriːɪɡˈzɪstəns/

preexistence

前存在

Meaning

the state of existing before something else

Example

Philosophers often debated the preexistence of the soul.

哲学者たちは魂の前存在についてよく議論していました。

B1 noun /mʌd/

mud

泥

Meaning

soft, wet earth or soil

Example

The children were playing in the mud after the rain.

子供たちは雨の後で泥遊びをしていました。

B2 noun /ˈwɔtər ˈpjʊrəˌfaɪər/

Water purifier

水の浄化装置

Meaning

A device that removes contaminants and impurities from water to make it safe for drinking

Example

We installed a water purifier in our kitchen to ensure clean drinking water.

私たちは清潔な飲料水を確保するために、キッチンに水の浄化装置を設置しました。

B1 verb /rɪˈliːs/

release

解放する

Meaning

to set free; to allow something to escape or go away

Example

The prisoner was released after ten years.

囚人は10年後に解放されました。

C2 noun /ˈbærəˌɡræf/

barograph

大気圧の変化を記録する機器

Meaning

an instrument that records changes in atmospheric pressure

Example

The scientist checked the barograph for pressure variations.

科学者は圧力の変動を調べるためにバログラフを確認した。

C2 verb /kənˈtɛm/

contemn

軽蔑する

Meaning

to treat or regard with disdain, scorn, or contempt

Example

He would never contemn honest work, no matter how humble.

彼はどんなに謙虚でも正直な仕事を軽蔑しない。

A1 noun /ˈsændwɪtʃ/

sandwich

サンドイッチ

Meaning

two pieces of bread with food such as meat, cheese, or salad between them

Example

I made a chicken sandwich for lunch.

私は昼食にチキンサンドイッチを作りました。

A2 verb /ˈkʌv.ərd/

covered

覆われた

Meaning

Protected by being placed over or wrapped; hidden from view.

Example

The forest is covered in greenery.

森は緑で覆われています。

C2 adjective /ˈkjʊərətɪv/

curative

治療的

Meaning

Able to cure disease or restore health.

Example

The doctor prescribed a curative treatment for the illness.

医師は病気の治療法を処方しました。

B2 noun /ˈvendə(r)/

Vendor

ベンダー

Meaning

a person or company offering something for sale, especially a trader in the street

Example

The street vendor sold fresh fruits and vegetables.

街角のベンダーは新鮮な果物と野菜を売っていた。

B2 noun ˈfjuː.tʃɚ ˌdʒen.əˈreɪ.ʃənz

future generations

未来の世代

Meaning

People who have not yet been born, considered in terms of the environment or society they will inherit.

Example

Sustainable development ensures a better life for future generations.

持続可能な開発は未来の世代のためにより良い生活を保証します。

C1 adjective /ˈænsɪləri/

ancillary

補助的な

Meaning

providing necessary support to the main system or organization

Example

The company provides ancillary services to the healthcare industry.

その会社は医療業界に補助的なサービスを提供しています。

C1 adjective /ɪmˈpɛndɪŋ/

impending

差し迫った

Meaning

about to happen soon, usually something unpleasant or threatening

Example

The villagers were worried about the impending flood.

村人たちは差し迫った洪水を心配していた。

B2 noun /ˈmɜːrdərər/

murderer

殺人犯

Meaning

a person who unlawfully kills another human being with intent

Example

The murderer was caught by the police within hours.

殺人犯は数時間以内に警察に捕まった。

B2 noun prəˈdʒɛk.ʃən

projection

声の投影

Meaning

The strength and range of voice when speaking.

Example

Proper projection ensures that every listener hears clearly.

適切なプロジェクションは、すべての聴衆が明確に聞こえることを保証します。

A1 noun /ˈbaɪ.sɪ.kəl/

Bicycle

自転車

Meaning

A vehicle with two wheels that you pedal to make it move

Example

She rides her bicycle to work every day.

彼女は毎日自転車で仕事に行きます。

C2 noun /ˈæmjʊlət/

Amulet

お守り; タリスマン

Meaning

an ornament or small piece of jewelry thought to give protection against evil, danger, or disease

Example

She wore a silver amulet around her neck for good luck.

彼女は幸運のために首に銀のタリスマンを身につけていました。

C2 noun /əˈmæl.ɡəm/

amalgam

混合物

Meaning

a mixture or blend of different things

Example

The new policy is an amalgam of several previous laws.

新しい政策は、いくつかの以前の法律の混合物です。

B1 noun /ˈpænəl/

panel

パネル, 審査員グループ

Meaning

a group of people gathered to discuss, judge, or advise on a particular topic

Example

The panel of judges announced the winner of the competition.

審査員のパネルはコンテストの優勝者を発表しました。

B1 noun /ˈen.tri/

Entry

エントリー; 登録

Meaning

an act of going or coming in; an item written or printed in a record

Example

His entry into the competition was submitted just before the deadline.

競技へのエントリーは締め切り直前に提出されました。

B2 noun /ɪnˈdɔːrs.mənt/

endorsement

支持

Meaning

A public or official statement of support or approval.

Example

The celebrity's endorsement increased the product's sales.

セレブの後援により製品の販売が増加しました。

C1 adjective /ˌɪrɪˈspɛktɪv/

Irrespective

無視して; 問わず

Meaning

without taking something into account; regardless of

Example

All students will be treated equally, irrespective of their background.

すべての学生は、背景に関係なく平等に扱われます。

B2 adjective /əˈtʃiːvəbl/

achievable

達成可能な

Meaning

Able to be brought about or reached successfully.

Example

Start with achievable steps to stay motivated.

達成可能なステップから始めて、モチベーションを保ちましょう。

C2 noun /əˈluːviən/

alluvion

アリュビオン

Meaning

The gradual increase of land by the deposit of soil from water; also, a flood or overflow of water.

Example

The river’s alluvion added new fertile land to the village fields.

川のアリュビオンは村の畑に新しい肥沃な土地を加えました。

C1 noun /hɒˈstɪləti/

hostility

敵意

Meaning

hostile behavior; unfriendliness or opposition

Example

The negotiations ended in an atmosphere of hostility.

交渉は敵意の雰囲気で終わった。

C1 adjective /ˈsæljʊˌtɛri/

salutary

有益な

Meaning

Producing good effects; beneficial, especially after something unpleasant.

Example

The accident was a salutary reminder to drive carefully.

その事故は、慎重に運転することを思い出させる有益な教訓でした。

C2 noun /dɪˈstɪlər/

distiller

蒸留業者

Meaning

A person or company that makes alcoholic drinks or purified liquids by distillation.

Example

The distiller introduced a new brand of whiskey last year.

蒸留業者は昨年、新しいウイスキーブランドを紹介しました。

C2 noun /ˈbuː.jɒ̃/

bouillon

ブイヨン

Meaning

A clear, seasoned broth made by simmering meat, fish, or vegetables in water.

Example

She added vegetables to the bouillon for extra flavor.

彼女は味を加えるためにブイヨンに野菜を加えました。

C2 noun /ˈpɛtjʊləns/

petulance

気難しさ

Meaning

The quality of being childishly sulky or bad-tempered.

Example

His petulance during the meeting annoyed everyone.

会議中の彼のペチュランスはみんなをイライラさせた。

B2 noun /ˌvɛrɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

verification

確認

Meaning

The process of establishing the truth, accuracy, or validity of something.

Example

The bank requires verification of identity before opening an account.

銀行は口座を開設する前に身分確認を求めます。

C2 noun /ˈhɒthɛd/

hothead

短気な人

Meaning

a person who acts quickly and without thinking when angry

Example

He is such a hothead that he often starts arguments.

彼は短気な人で、よく議論を始める。

C2 noun /ˈɛnsaɪn/

ensign

旗

Meaning

A flag or standard, especially a military or naval one indicating nationality; also a junior officer in the navy or coast guard.

Example

The ship raised its national ensign before leaving the harbor.

その船は港を出る前に国旗を掲げました。

B2 verb /ˈstrɛŋkθən/

strengthen

強化する

Meaning

To make or become stronger.

Example

Communication can strengthen bonds between people.

コミュニケーションは人々の間の絆を強化することができます。

B2 adjective /kənˈsɜːvətɪv/

conservative

保守的な

Meaning

Favoring traditional views and values; resistant to change.

Example

He has conservative views on family and society.

彼は家族と社会について保守的な見解を持っている。

B2 verb /hæk/

hack

Meaning

to cut or chop roughly; to gain unauthorized access to a computer system

Example

The programmer managed to hack into the system.

C1 noun /ˈdæɡ.ər/

Dagger

短剣

Meaning

a short knife with a pointed blade used as a weapon

Example

The ancient warrior carried a silver dagger.

古代の戦士は銀の短剣を携えていた。

B1 verb /ɪnˈvɛnt/

invent

発明する

Meaning

to create or design something that has not existed before

Example

Thomas Edison invented the electric bulb.

トーマス・エジソンは電球を発明しました。

B2 adjective /ˈstʌb.ərn/

Stubborn

頑固な; しつこい; 強情な

Meaning

refusing to change opinion or course of action; persistent; obstinate

Example

The stubborn child refused to eat his vegetables.

その頑固な子供は野菜を食べるのを拒否した。

B2 noun /juːˈtɪl.ə.ti/

Utility

効用; 利益; 公共サービス

Meaning

the state of being useful, profitable, or beneficial; a public service

Example

The utility of solar panels increases with rising electricity costs.

電気料金の上昇とともに、太陽光パネルの効用が増加しています。

B1 noun /ɡuːs/

Goose

ガン

Meaning

large waterbird with a long neck and webbed feet

Example

The goose swam gracefully across the pond.

そのガンは池を優雅に泳いでいた。

C1 noun /ɛnˈdɔːr.fɪnz/

endorphins

エンドルフィン

Meaning

Chemical compounds produced by the brain that reduce pain and create feelings of happiness.

Example

Exercise releases endorphins, reducing stress and pain.

運動はエンドルフィンを放出し、ストレスと痛みを軽減します。

B2 verb /pərˈsɪst/

persist

Meaning

to continue firmly in an action or opinion despite difficulty or opposition

Example

She decided to persist in her efforts to learn French.

C1 noun /ˌdɪs.kʌl.əˈreɪ.ʃən/

discoloration

変色

Meaning

The process of changing or losing color; fading.

Example

Sun exposure causes discoloration of fabrics.

太陽光線は布地の変色を引き起こします。

B2 noun /ˈtɔːtʃər/

torture

拷問

Meaning

the action or practice of inflicting severe pain on someone as a punishment or to force them to do something

Example

He was subjected to torture during the interrogation.

彼は尋問中に拷問を受けました。

C2 adjective /ˌʌnɪkˈsɛpʃənəbl/

unexceptionable

非の打ち所がない

Meaning

Not open to objection; acceptable and unobjectionable

Example

His behavior was unexceptionable throughout the event.

彼の行動はイベント中ずっと非の打ち所がなかった。

B1 noun pəˈfɔː.məns

performance

パフォーマンス

Meaning

The action or process of carrying out or accomplishing an action, task, or function.

Example

Performance improvements boost confidence.

パフォーマンスの向上は自信を高めます。

B2 noun /spaɪt/

spite

意地悪

Meaning

a desire to hurt, annoy, or offend someone

Example

She refused the gift out of spite.

彼女は意地悪で贈り物を拒否した。

A2 verb /haɪd/

hide

隠す

Meaning

to put or keep out of sight; to conceal from view

Example

Children like to hide during games.

子供たちはゲームのときに隠れるのが好きです。

C1 noun /ˈɒf.sprɪŋ/

offspring

子孫

Meaning

a person's child or children; an animal's young

Example

The bird carefully fed its offspring.

その鳥は注意深く自分の子孫に餌を与えました。

A1 noun /ˈfʊtˌbɔːl/

football

サッカー

Meaning

A team sport played with a ball that is kicked or carried to score points.

Example

They watched a football match on TV.

彼らはテレビでサッカーの試合を見ました。

C2 verb /ˈvæsɪleɪt/

vacillate

幸せ

Meaning

to waver between different opinions or actions; be indecisive

Example

He vacillated between studying law and becoming a writer.

彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、自分の幸せを隠すことができませんでした。

B1 adverb /ˈɡlæd.li/

Gladly

喜んで、楽しんで

Meaning

willingly and with pleasure

Example

I would gladly help you with your homework.

私は喜んで宿題を手伝います。

B1 noun /ˈdɛv.əl/

devil

悪魔

Meaning

An evil spirit or supernatural being often regarded as the embodiment of wickedness and harm.

Example

The story warned children about making deals with the devil.

その話は子供たちに悪魔と取引をしないように警告した。

C1 adjective ˌɪn.təˈstel.ər

interstellar

星間の、インターステラ、宇宙の

Meaning

Occurring or situated between stars.

Example

Scientists study interstellar travel possibilities.

科学者たちはインターステラ旅行の可能性を研究しています。

B1 verb /siːk/

seek

求める

Meaning

to try to find or obtain something; to attempt or desire to achieve

Example

He decided to seek advice from his mentor.

彼はメンターからアドバイスを求めることに決めました。

C1 noun /jɑːrn/

Yarn

糸

Meaning

spun thread used for knitting, weaving, or sewing; a long or rambling story

Example

She bought colorful yarn for knitting a sweater.

彼女はセーターを編むためにカラフルな糸を買いました。

C2 adjective /ˌdɛbəˈnɛr/

debonair

魅力的

Meaning

confident, stylish, and charming, typically referring to a man

Example

He looked debonair in his tuxedo at the gala.

彼はガラでタキシードを着て魅力的に見えました。

C1 noun /ˌkɑːr.diˈɒl.ə.dʒɪst/

cardiologist

心臓専門医

Meaning

A doctor specializing in diagnosing and treating heart diseases.

Example

She made an appointment with a cardiologist for her chest pain.

彼女は胸の痛みのために心臓専門医に予約を取りました。

A2 verb /əˈnaʊns/

announce

発表する

Meaning

to make a formal public statement about something

Example

The company will announce the new product tomorrow.

会社は明日新しい製品をアナウンスします。

B2 noun /ɡloʊb/

Globe

球形の物体；地球；地球の球形モデル

Meaning

a spherical or rounded object; the earth; a spherical model of the earth

Example

The teacher used a globe to show the students the locations of different countries.

先生は地球儀を使って、学生たちに異なる国々の位置を示しました。

C1 noun /ˈækwɪˌdʌkt/

aqueduct

水道橋

Meaning

a structure built to carry water over long distances

Example

The Romans built aqueducts to supply water to their cities.

ローマ人は都市に水を供給するために水道橋を建設しました。

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。

B1 noun /taɪl/

tile

タイル

Meaning

a flat piece of baked clay or other material used for covering roofs, floors, or walls

Example

The kitchen floor is covered with ceramic tiles.

キッチンの床はセラミックタイルで覆われています。

C2 noun /ˈfɪlɪɡri/

filigree

繊細な装飾細工、通常は金または銀で作られた

Meaning

delicate ornamental work of fine wire, usually of gold or silver

Example

The necklace was decorated with intricate gold filigree.

ネックレスは複雑な金のフィリグリーで飾られていました。

B2 adjective /æpt/

apt

適切な

Meaning

Appropriate or suitable; having a natural tendency or quick to learn.

Example

She is an apt student who quickly understands new concepts.

彼女は新しい概念をすぐに理解できる適切な学生です。

B2 adjective daɪˈdʒes.tɪv

digestive

消化の

Meaning

Relating to the digestion of food.

Example

Digestive enzymes help break down food.

消化酵素は食べ物を分解するのを助けます。

C1 verb /dɪˈfeɪm/

defame

名誉毀損

Meaning

to harm someone's reputation by spreading false information

Example

He was defamed by malicious rumors.

彼は悪意のある噂で中傷されました。

A1 verb /baɪ/

buy

買う

Meaning

to get something by paying money for it; to purchase

Example

I want to buy a new car this year.

今年は新しい車を買いたいです。

B2 verb /ˈsʌmən/

summon

Meaning

To order someone to come or to gather courage or strength.

Example

The king summoned his advisors to the court.

B2 adjective /əˈsɜːr.tɪv/

Assertive

自己主張の強い; 自信に満ちた

Meaning

confident and forceful; having a strong personality

Example

She is very assertive when speaking in meetings.

彼女は会議で話すとき、とてもアサーティブです。

C2 adjective /kəˈrɛlətɪv/

correlative

相関的な

Meaning

having a mutual relationship; corresponding

Example

The increase in temperature is correlative with the melting of glaciers.

温度の上昇は氷河の融解と関連しています。

A1 verb /ˈlɪsən/

listen

聞く

Meaning

to pay attention to sounds; to hear someone or something with thoughtful attention

Example

Please listen carefully to the instructions.

指示を注意深く聞いてください。

C1 noun /trænsˈfjuːʒən/

transfusion

輸血

Meaning

the process of transferring blood or another fluid into a person's vein

Example

The patient received a blood transfusion after the accident.

事故後、患者は輸血を受けました。

A2 noun /ˈfæʃ.ən/

fashion

ファッション

Meaning

a popular or accepted style of clothing, behavior, or way of doing something

Example

She always keeps up with the latest fashion.

彼女はいつも最新のファッションを追いかけています。

C2 verb /baɪd/

bide

待つ

Meaning

to wait patiently for the right time or opportunity

Example

He decided to bide his time before making a move.

彼は動きを起こす前に時間を待つことに決めました。

C1 adjective /ˈtep.ɪd/

Tepid

ぬるい

Meaning

only slightly warm; lukewarm; showing little enthusiasm

Example

The tea was tepid and unappetizing.

お茶はぬるくて、あまり食欲をそそらなかった。

C1 adjective /ˈvɪskəs/

viscous

粘性の

Meaning

Having a thick, sticky consistency between solid and liquid.

Example

Honey is a viscous liquid that flows slowly.

蜂蜜は遅く流れる粘性の液体です。

C2 adjective /ˈtaɪmwɔːrn/

timeworn

時間によって擦り切れた

Meaning

Worn or impaired by age; old and used many times.

Example

The timeworn house carried a sense of history and nostalgia.

時間によって擦り切れた家は、歴史と郷愁を感じさせた。

C2 adjective /ˈveɪpərəs/

Vaporous

蒸気のような; 曖昧な

Meaning

consisting of vapor; vague or insubstantial

Example

The morning air was filled with vaporous mist.

朝の空気は蒸気のような霧で満たされていました。

B1 adjective /ˈdɛdɪˌkeɪtɪd/

dedicated

献身的な

Meaning

devoted to a cause, task, or purpose

Example

She is a dedicated teacher who goes above and beyond for her students.

彼女は生徒のために上を行き、限界を超えていく献身的な教師です。

C1 noun sɪˈmɛntɪd ɡreɪv

cemented grave

セメントで作られた墓

Meaning

A grave that is constructed with cement for permanence.

Example

The cemented grave of the martyrs was seen near the river.

殉教者のセメントで作られた墓が川の近くで見られました。

C1 noun /ˈpræɡmətɪst/

pragmatist

実利主義者

Meaning

A person who deals with things in a practical and realistic way.

Example

He is a true pragmatist who values results over ideals.

彼は結果を理想よりも重視する真の実利主義者です。

C1 noun ˈflɔː.rə ænd ˈfɔː.nə

flora and fauna

フローラとファウナ

Meaning

The plants and animals of a particular region, habitat, or geological period.

Example

The Galápagos Islands have unique flora and fauna.

ガラパゴス諸島には独特のフローラとファウナがあります。

B2 adjective /ˈstɑːrtəld/

startled

驚いた

Meaning

suddenly shocked or surprised by something unexpected

Example

She was startled by the loud noise outside.

彼女は外の大きな音に驚いた。

B2 adjective /prɪˈventɪv/

Preventive

予防的; 何かが起こるのを防ぐために設計された

Meaning

designed to prevent something from happening; protective against disease

Example

Regular exercise is a preventive measure against heart disease.

定期的な運動は心臓病予防の手段です。

C1 adverb /suːˈpɜːb.li/

Superbly

素晴らしく

Meaning

in an excellent or outstanding manner

Example

She performed superbly in the dance competition.

彼女はダンスコンテストで素晴らしくパフォーマンスをしました。

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。

C2 noun /ˈstrætədʒəm/

stratagem

策略

Meaning

a plan or scheme designed to achieve a particular goal, often by trickery

Example

The general devised a clever stratagem to outwit the enemy.

将軍は敵を欺くために巧妙な策略を考案しました。

B2 adjective /ɪnˈdjʊər.ɪŋ/

Enduring

持続的な; 永続的な; 長期間続く

Meaning

lasting; permanent; continuing for a long time

Example

Their enduring friendship lasted for decades.

彼らの持続的な友情は数十年続きました。

B1 noun /ˌbækˈjɑːrd/

backyard

幸せ

Meaning

an area of land behind a house, typically used for recreation or gardening

Example

The children played football in the backyard.

彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、自分の幸せを隠すことができませんでした。

C1 noun /mjuːˈteɪʃn/

mutation

突然変異、遺伝的変化

Meaning

A change in form, structure, or nature, especially in genetics.

Example

Scientists discovered a genetic mutation that caused the disorder.

科学者たちは、その障害を引き起こした遺伝的な突然変異を発見しました。

C1 noun /ˈtʃaɪ.nə.weər/

China-ware

チャイナウェア

Meaning

dishes, plates, cups, and other tableware made of porcelain or fine ceramic

Example

The expensive china-ware was displayed in the cabinet.

高価なチャイナウェアはキャビネットに展示されていました。