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C2 noun /ˈbɛlˌwɛðər/

bellwether

先駆者
Meaning
A person or thing that leads or indicates a trend.
Example
The company is seen as a bellwether of the technology industry.
その会社はテクノロジー業界の先駆者と見なされています。
C2 adjective /dɪˈklæməˌtɔri/

declamatory

力強い演説スタイル
Meaning
speaking in a loud, rhetorical, or dramatic way
Example
The politician’s declamatory style impressed some but irritated others.
その政治家の力強い演説スタイルは一部の人々に感銘を与えたが、他の人々には不快感を与えた。
C1 noun /ˈsɪk.əl/

Sickle

鎌
Meaning
a tool with a curved metal blade and short handle used for cutting grain crops
Example
The farmer harvested wheat using a traditional sickle.
農夫は伝統的な鎌を使って小麦を収穫しました。
B2 noun /ɪɡˌzædʒ.əˈreɪ.ʃən/

Exaggeration

誇張
Meaning
a statement that represents something as better or worse than it really is
Example
His story about the fish he caught was clearly an exaggeration.
彼が捕まえた魚についての話は明らかに誇張だった。
C1 verb /skwiːl/

squeal

叫ぶ
Meaning
to make a high-pitched cry; to inform on someone
Example
The children squealed with delight when they saw the surprise.
子供たちはサプライズを見て喜んで叫びました。
C2 noun /ˌɪmprɪˈmɑːtər/

imprimatur

承認
Meaning
An official license or approval, especially to publish a book.
Example
The book was released with the official imprimatur of the church.
その本は教会の正式な承認を得て出版されました。
C2 noun /fɔːrˈbɛrəns/

forbearance

寛容
Meaning
Patient self-control; restraint and tolerance, especially in difficult situations.
Example
She showed remarkable forbearance during the heated argument.
彼女は激しい議論の中で驚くべき寛容さを示しました。
C1 verb /wɪns/

wince

Meaning
To make an involuntary movement of the face or body as a result of pain or distress.
Example
He winced when the doctor touched his injured arm.
A2 noun ʃef

chef

シェフ
Meaning
A professional cook, especially the chief cook in a restaurant or hotel.
Example
The chef specializes in avant-garde dishes.
シェフは前衛的な料理を専門としています。
C1 adjective /ˈɡæsiəs/

gaseous

気体の
Meaning
Relating to or having the form of gas.
Example
Carbon dioxide is a gaseous substance.
二酸化炭素は気体の物質です。
C2 noun /ˈlɑːrdər/

larder

食料庫
Meaning
A place, such as a pantry, where food is stored.
Example
The larder was full of fresh bread and cheese.
食料庫は新鮮なパンとチーズでいっぱいでした。
C2 noun /pɒmˈpɒsəti/

pomposity

傲慢, 尊大
Meaning
self-important behavior or exaggerated dignity
Example
His speech was full of pomposity and arrogance.
彼のスピーチはポンポジティと傲慢で満ちていました。
B1 adjective /ɪmˈbær.ə.sɪŋ/

Embarrassing

恥ずかしい; 気まずい; 屈辱的な
Meaning
causing shame or awkwardness; uncomfortable; humiliating
Example
It was embarrassing when I forgot her name.
彼女の名前を忘れたとき、それは恥ずかしかったです。
B2 verb /pɪəs/

pierce

貫通する
Meaning
to make a hole through something; to penetrate with a sharp object
Example
The arrow will pierce through the target.
矢はターゲットを貫通します。
B1 verb /rɪˈper/

repair

修理する
Meaning
to fix something that is broken or damaged
Example
The mechanic will repair the car's engine tomorrow.
メカニックは明日車のエンジンを修理します。
A2 noun, verb /bræntʃ/

branch

支店
Meaning
A part of a tree that grows out from the trunk; a division of an organization or subject.
Example
The company opened a new branch in Dhaka.
会社はダッカに新しい支店を開設しました。
B2 adjective /ˈwɪəri/

Weary

疲れた; くたびれた
Meaning
feeling or showing extreme tiredness; tired and lacking energy
Example
She felt weary after working twelve hours straight.
彼女は12時間働いた後、疲れを感じました。
B2 adjective /ˈsɪvɪk/

civic

市民の
Meaning
relating to a city, town, or the duties of its citizens
Example
The mayor encouraged people to take part in civic activities.
市長は人々に市民活動に参加するように促しました。
C1 noun/verb /ˈrɛprɪˌmænd/

reprimand

Meaning
A formal expression of disapproval; to scold or criticize someone officially.
Example
The teacher reprimanded the student for being late.
A2 verb /rɪˈkwaɪər/

require

必要とする
Meaning
to need something; to demand or insist on
Example
This job requires excellent communication skills.
この仕事には優れたコミュニケーションスキルが必要です。
C2 noun /ˌɪnkænˈdɛsəns/

incandescence

白熱光
Meaning
the emission of light from a hot object; brilliance
Example
The incandescence of the candle filled the dark room.
ろうそくの白熱光が暗い部屋を満たしました。
C1 adverb ˌekspəˈnenʃəli

exponentially

指数的に
Meaning
At a rapidly increasing rate; growing or expanding very quickly and intensely.
Example
Internet adoption is growing exponentially worldwide.
インターネットの採用は世界中で指数的に増加しています。
B2 noun /dɪˈsep.ʃən/

Deception

欺瞞
Meaning
the action of deceiving someone; the state of being deceived
Example
The magician's deception amazed the audience with seemingly impossible tricks.
魔法使いの欺瞞は、観客を一見不可能なトリックで驚かせた。
B2 noun /ˈlæv.ən.dər/

Lavender

ラベンダー
Meaning
a fragrant purple flowering plant used in perfumes and aromatherapy
Example
The lavender field filled the air with its sweet, calming fragrance.
ラベンダー畑は、その甘く落ち着く香りで空気を満たしました。
B1 noun /ˈkɒnsɪkwənsɪz/

consequences

結果
Meaning
Results or effects of an action or condition.
Example
The consequences of ignoring safety protocols can be severe.
安全プロトコルを無視した結果、重大な事態が生じる可能性があります。
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 noun /ˈtɛlɪˌskoʊp/

telescope

望遠鏡
Meaning
An optical instrument used to make distant objects appear closer and larger by collecting and focusing light.
Example
The astronomer used a telescope to observe the distant planets.
天文学者は遠くの惑星を観察するために望遠鏡を使用しました。
A2 adjective /ˈbeɪ.sɪk/

Basic

基本的な; 基礎的な;
Meaning
fundamental; essential; forming the foundation or starting point
Example
Learning basic English grammar is essential for beginners.
基本的な英語の文法を学ぶことは初心者にとって不可欠です。
C2 adjective ˌnjʊə.rəʊ.prəˈtek.tɪv

neuroprotective

神経保護
Meaning
Having the ability to protect nerve cells from damage, degeneration, or impaired function.
Example
Omega-3 fatty acids have neuroprotective benefits.
オメガ-3脂肪酸は神経保護効果があります。
C1 noun /bʊk ˈbaɪn.dər/

Book binder

本の製本工
Meaning
a person whose job is to fasten the pages of books together and put covers on them
Example
The old book binder carefully restored the antique manuscript.
古い本の製本工は古文書を慎重に修復しました。
C2 noun /ˈspuːnərɪzəm/

spoonerism

スプーナリズム
Meaning
A verbal error in which the initial sounds of words are swapped to create a humorous effect.
Example
He made a spoonerism by saying 'queer old dean' instead of 'dear old queen'.
彼は『変な老院長』と言って『親愛なる老女王』の代わりにスプーナリズムを作った。
C2 adjective /ˈkʌmli/

comely

美しい
Meaning
Attractive or pleasant in appearance.
Example
The actress was known for her comely features.
女優は彼女の美しい特徴で知られていました。
C1 noun /ˈfɔːreɪ/

foray

突撃 / 初めての試み
Meaning
A sudden short attack or attempt, especially into new activity or territory.
Example
The company made its first foray into the international market.
その会社は国際市場への初めての進出を果たした。
C1 adjective /ɪˈlɪptɪkl/

elliptical

楕円形の
Meaning
Having the shape of an ellipse; also, a style of speech that is concise and sometimes obscure.
Example
The planet follows an elliptical orbit around the sun.
その惑星は太陽の周りをエリプティカルな軌道で回っています。
C1 noun /ˈmænər/

manor

邸宅
Meaning
A large country house with lands; the main house of an estate.
Example
The old manor stood proudly on the hill for centuries.
古い邸宅は何世代にもわたって丘の上に誇らしげに立っていました。
C2 noun /ˈpɛnjʊri/

penury

極貧
Meaning
extreme poverty or destitution
Example
He grew up in penury but became successful later in life.
彼は貧困の中で育ちましたが、その後、人生で成功しました。
A2 noun ˈbræntʃɪz

Branches

枝
Meaning
A part of a tree that grows out from the trunk or from a bough.
Example
Family tree branches show the relationship between family members.
家系図の枝は家族のメンバー間の関係を示します。
B2 noun /rɪm/

rim

縁
Meaning
the outer edge or border of a circular object
Example
The coffee cup had a chip on its rim.
コーヒーカップの縁にひびが入っていました。
B2 noun /ˈtɒnɪk/

tonic

トニック
Meaning
a medicine or drink that restores or refreshes health and energy
Example
A glass of lemonade was the perfect tonic on a hot day.
暑い日には、レモネードが完璧なトニックでした。
C1 adjective /dɪˈsiːtfəl/

deceitful

欺瞞的な
Meaning
Deliberately misleading or dishonest.
Example
She gave a deceitful answer to hide the truth.
彼女は真実を隠すために欺瞞的な答えを出しました。
A2 noun /tjuːb/

tube

チューブ
Meaning
a hollow cylinder used to convey something, typically fluid
Example
He used a tube to measure the liquid.
彼は液体を測るためにチューブを使った。
C1 adjective /raɪf/

rife

蔓延している
Meaning
widespread or common, often in a negative sense
Example
Corruption was rife in the old government system.
腐敗は古い政府制度に蔓延していた。
C1 verb /rɒmp/

romp

楽しく遊ぶ
Meaning
to play or move in a lively, carefree, and energetic way
Example
The children romped happily in the garden.
子供たちは庭で楽しそうに遊んでいました。
B2 verb, adjective /ˈfɒstər/

foster

育てる
Meaning
to encourage the development of something; to raise a child that is not one's own
Example
The program aims to foster creativity in young students.
そのプログラムは若い学生たちに創造力を促進することを目的としています。
C1 adjective /ˈfɪk.əl/

Fickle

気まぐれな; 不安定な; 変わりやすい;
Meaning
changeable; inconstant; liable to sudden unpredictable change
Example
His fickle nature made it hard to trust his promises.
彼の気まぐれな性格は、彼の約束を信じることを難しくした。
A2 adjective, adverb /ˈfʊl taɪm/

full-time

フルタイム
Meaning
working or studying for the whole standard period of time
Example
She works full-time as a teacher.
彼女は教師としてフルタイムで働いています。
B2 noun /ˈwel.feər/

Welfare

福祉; 健康; 幸福
Meaning
the health, happiness, and fortunes of a person or group; care and support
Example
The government is responsible for the welfare of its citizens.
政府は市民の福祉に責任を持っています。
B1 noun /ˈkɒkˌteɪl/

cocktail

カクテル
Meaning
a mixed drink typically containing alcohol and other ingredients.
Example
She ordered a cocktail at the bar.
彼女はバーでカクテルを注文した。
C2 noun ট্রোপোস্ফিয়ার

troposphere

対流圏
Meaning
The lowest layer of Earth's atmosphere where weather phenomena occur.
Example
The troposphere is where weather phenomena occur.
対流圏は天候現象が発生する場所です。
A1 noun /ker/

Care

ケア; 保護; 配慮
Meaning
the provision of what is necessary for health, welfare, or protection
Example
The nurse provided excellent care for the elderly patients.
看護師は高齢の患者に優れたケアを提供しました。
B2 noun /ˈklaɪ.mət əˌdæp.teɪ.ʃən/

climate adaptation

気候適応
Meaning
The process of adjusting to current or expected climate change and its effects.
Example
Climate adaptation ensures resilience to change.
気候適応は変化に対する回復力を確保します。
C1 adjective /ˌmel.ənˈkɒl.ɪk/

Melancholic

悲しくて思慮深い; 悲しみを表現するまたは感じる
Meaning
sad and thoughtful; feeling or expressing sadness
Example
The melancholic music made everyone feel sad.
メランコリックな音楽は、誰もが悲しく感じさせました。
A2 adjective /ˈklɛvər/

clever

賢い, すばらしい
Meaning
Quick to understand, learn, and devise ideas or solutions; intelligent.
Example
She is clever enough to solve the puzzle quickly.
彼女はそのパズルを素早く解くのに十分賢いです。
C2 verb /bɪˈleɪ/

belay

ロープを固定する
Meaning
to secure a rope by winding it around an object; to stop or cancel an order (nautical/military use)
Example
The climber asked his partner to belay the rope tightly.
クライマーはパートナーにロープをしっかりと確保するように頼んだ。
C1 adjective /ˈʌpərˌmoʊst/

uppermost

最上
Meaning
situated at the highest place or most important
Example
Her family's safety was uppermost in her mind during the crisis.
危機の間、彼女の心の中で最も重要なのは家族の安全でした。
B2 adjective /ʌnˈiːzi/

Uneasy

不安な; 心配な; 落ち着かない
Meaning
worried; anxious; uncomfortable; restless
Example
She felt uneasy about walking alone at night.
彼女は夜一人で歩くことに不安を感じていた。
C2 noun /ˈlɔːˌɡɪvər/

lawgiver

立法者
Meaning
A person who creates or enforces laws; a legislator.
Example
Moses is often regarded as a great lawgiver in history.
モーセは歴史の中で偉大な立法者と見なされています。
C1 noun /ˈkriː.dəns/

credence

信頼, 認めること
Meaning
belief in or acceptance of something as true
Example
The witness gave credence to the defendant's alibi.
証人は被告のアリバイに信頼をおいた。
C2 adjective /ˈɡɛə.rɪʃ/

garish

過度に明るく派手
Meaning
Excessively bright and showy, often in a tasteless or unattractive way.
Example
The room was decorated with garish neon lights.
部屋は過度に明るいネオンライトで飾られていました。
C1 noun /brɪm/

Brim

縁; ヘリ
Meaning
the projecting edge of a hat; the edge or lip of something
Example
The wide brim of his hat protected him from the scorching sun.
彼の帽子の広い縁は彼を焼けつくような太陽から守ってくれた。
C2 noun /nɑːrˈsɪsəs/

narcissus

ナルシスの花
Meaning
A type of flowering plant with yellow or white blooms, often associated with self-love from Greek mythology.
Example
A narcissus bloomed in the garden during spring.
春に、庭でナルシスの花が咲きました。
C1 adjective /ˌkɒndɪˈsɛndɪŋ/

condescending

見下す
Meaning
having or showing an attitude of patronizing superiority
Example
Her condescending tone upset her colleagues.
彼女の見下すような口調は、同僚を怒らせた。
C2 adjective /ˈhiːðənɪʃ/

heathenish

野蛮
Meaning
Lacking culture or religion; barbaric or uncivilized.
Example
They considered the ancient tribe’s rituals heathenish.
彼らは古代部族の儀式を未開だと考えた。
C2 verb /ˌmɪsæprɪˈhɛnd/

misapprehend

誤解する
Meaning
to misunderstand or misinterpret something
Example
He misapprehended the teacher’s instructions and did the task incorrectly.
彼は先生の指示を誤解し、課題を間違って行いました。
C1 noun /ˈʃʊɡ.ər ˈkæn.di/

Sugar candy

シュガーキャンディ
Meaning
crystallized sugar formed into small pieces; rock candy made from sugar syrup
Example
The children enjoyed eating colorful sugar candy at the festival.
子供たちは祭りでカラフルなシュガーキャンディを食べて楽しみました。
B2 noun /ˈaʊtbɜːrst/

outburst

感情または活動の突然の爆発
Meaning
a sudden release of strong emotion or activity
Example
She had an angry outburst during the meeting.
会議中に彼女は怒りの爆発をした。
B2 adjective æmˈbɪɡ.ju.əs

ambiguous

曖昧
Meaning
Having more than one possible meaning; unclear or vague.
Example
His statement was too ambiguous to understand.
彼の発言は理解するにはあまりにも曖昧だった。
B1 verb /ˈkælkjəˌleɪt/

calculate

計算する
Meaning
to determine by mathematical computation; to estimate
Example
I need to calculate the total cost.
総費用を計算する必要があります。
C1 adjective /ˈmɜː.sɪ.fəl/

Merciful

慈悲深い; 同情的な
Meaning
showing compassion or forgiveness; kind and forgiving
Example
The merciful judge gave him a lighter sentence.
慈悲深い裁判官は彼に軽い判決を与えました。
C2 noun /krəˈdjuːlɪti/

credulity

信じやすさ
Meaning
A tendency to be too ready to believe that something is real or true.
Example
The scam succeeded because of the victim's credulity.
詐欺は被害者の信じやすさのおかげで成功した。
C2 adjective /ɪˈlɪbərəl/

illiberal

非リベラル
Meaning
Opposed to liberal principles; restricting freedom of thought or behavior.
Example
The government was criticized for its illiberal policies.
政府はその非リベラルな政策について批判された。
C2 adjective /ˈmɔːdlɪn/

maudlin

過度に感傷的な
Meaning
Overly sentimental, often tearfully or weakly emotional.
Example
He became maudlin after a few drinks.
彼は数杯飲んだ後、感傷的になった。
C1 verb /dɪˈsɛm.ɪ.neɪt/

disseminate

普及する
Meaning
To spread or give out something, especially news, information, ideas, etc., to a lot of people.
Example
Social media helps to disseminate information quickly.
ソーシャルメディアは情報を迅速に普及するのに役立ちます。
C1 noun /ʃæk/

Shack

小屋
Meaning
a small, crudely built dwelling; a poorly constructed building
Example
The fisherman lived in a small shack near the beach.
漁師は海岸近くの小さな小屋に住んでいました。
B2 verb /ˈraɪpən/

ripen

幸せ
Meaning
to become or make something ready to eat or fully developed
Example
The bananas ripened quickly in the warm weather.
彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、幸せを隠せなかった。
C1 verb /məˈnuː.vər/

manoeuver

Meaning
To move skillfully or carefully; to guide or manipulate into a desired position.
Example
The driver skillfully manoeuvered the car through the narrow street.
B1 noun /ˈfeɪ.ljər/

Failure

失敗
Meaning
lack of success; an unsuccessful person, enterprise, or thing
Example
The project's failure was due to poor planning and communication.
プロジェクトの失敗は、計画とコミュニケーションの不備によるものでした。
B2 adjective /ˌɪnfluˈenʃəl/

Influential

影響力のある; 強力な
Meaning
having great influence on someone or something; powerful; persuasive
Example
She is an influential leader in the community.
彼女はコミュニティの中で影響力のあるリーダーです。
A1 adjective /raʊnd/

round

丸い
Meaning
having a circular shape; shaped like a sphere or disk
Example
The table was round and had a smooth surface.
テーブルは丸くて、滑らかな表面がありました。
B1 noun /ˈkɑn.fɪ.dəns/

Confidence

自信
Meaning
the feeling or belief that one can rely on someone or something; firm trust; self-assurance
Example
She spoke with great confidence during the job interview.
彼女は面接で大きな自信を持って話しました。
C2 adjective /ɪnˈtɛmpərət/

intemperate

不節制な
Meaning
Lacking self-control; immoderate, especially in indulgence.
Example
The politician's intemperate remarks caused controversy.
政治家の不節制な発言は論争を引き起こした。
C1 noun /əˈbændənmənt/

abandonment

見捨て
Meaning
the act of leaving someone or something behind completely; the state of being deserted
Example
The child suffered deep emotional pain because of abandonment.
その子供は見捨てられたことで深い感情的な痛みを受けた。
B2 noun /tækˈseɪʃən/

taxation

課税
Meaning
The system of imposing and collecting taxes.
Example
Taxation is necessary for funding public services.
課税は公共サービスの資金調達に必要です。
C1 adverb kəmˈpæktli

compactly

コンパクトに
Meaning
In a closely packed or dense manner.
Example
Protons and neutrons are compactly arranged.
陽子と中性子はコンパクトに配置されています。
C2 adjective /prɪˈhɛnsɪbəl/

prehensible

掴みやすい
Meaning
capable of being grasped or seized
Example
The tool has a prehensible handle that improves safety.
その道具には安全性を高めるために掴みやすいハンドルがあります。
B2 noun /ˈtɛnənsi/

tenancy

賃貸契約
Meaning
The possession or occupation of land or property as a tenant.
Example
The tenancy agreement was signed for two years.
賃貸契約は2年間で署名されました。
C1 adjective /stiːpt/

steeped

浸透した
Meaning
Completely surrounded by or filled with a particular quality, influence, or experience.
Example
The town is steeped in history and tradition.
町は歴史と伝統に浸透している。
B2 noun /əˈsaɪləm/

asylum

亡命
Meaning
Protection or shelter, especially given to refugees or the mentally ill.
Example
The refugees sought asylum in the neighboring country.
難民は隣国で亡命を求めた。
C2 adjective /sɪˈlæbɪk/

syllabic

音節の
Meaning
Relating to or based on syllables.
Example
The teacher explained the syllabic structure of the word.
先生はその言葉の音節構造を説明しました。
C2 adjective ˌlæb.əˈrɪn.θaɪn

labyrinthine

迷路のような
Meaning
Like a labyrinth; complicated and confusing; having many interconnected paths or passages.
Example
The old city streets were labyrinthine.
古い街の通りは迷路のようだった。
B2 noun /ˈaʊtlet/

outlet

出口
Meaning
a means by which something is released, expressed, or distributed
Example
Art is a great outlet for emotions.
アートは感情のための素晴らしい出口です。
B1 noun /ˈɡræn(d)ˌdɔːtər/

granddaughter

孫娘
Meaning
the daughter of one’s son or daughter
Example
Her granddaughter visits her every weekend.
彼女の孫娘は毎週末彼女を訪ねます。
C2 noun /ˌæŋɡləˈfoʊbiə/

anglophobia

アングロフォビア
Meaning
Dislike or fear of England, English people, or English culture.
Example
The politician was accused of promoting Anglophobia in his speeches.
その政治家は演説でアングロフォビアを促進したとして非難されました。
C1 adjective /kəˈlæpsəbl̩/

collapsible

折りたたみ式
Meaning
able to be folded down or reduced in size
Example
She bought a collapsible chair for camping.
彼女はキャンプ用に折りたたみ式の椅子を買いました。
B2 adjective /ˈvɜː.tʃu.əl/

Virtual

バーチャル
Meaning
almost or nearly as described, but not completely or according to strict definition; existing in essence or effect, though not in fact
Example
The virtual meeting allowed participants from different countries to collaborate.
バーチャル会議は、さまざまな国からの参加者が協力することを可能にしました。
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。
C2 verb /əˈbɛt/

abet

Meaning
to encourage or assist someone to commit a crime or wrongdoing
Example
He was accused of abetting the criminals in their escape.
B1 adjective /ˈpeɪn.fəl/

painful

痛みを伴う
Meaning
causing physical or emotional pain
Example
The injury was very painful, and he needed immediate care.
その怪我は非常に痛みを伴い、すぐに治療が必要だった。
A2 preposition /riː/

re

について
Meaning
concerning or about (used in formal letters or emails)
Example
The letter was sent re your recent application.
その手紙はあなたの最近の申請について送られました。
B1 adjective /ˈtrʌbəld/

troubled

困っている
Meaning
experiencing or showing distress, anxiety, or worry
Example
He looked deeply troubled after hearing the bad news.
悪い知らせを聞いた後、彼は非常に困っているように見えた。
C1 noun, verb /ˈbʌtrəs/

buttress

支柱, 支え
Meaning
a structure built against a wall for support; to support or strengthen
Example
The cathedral walls were buttressed to prevent collapse.
大聖堂の壁は崩壊を防ぐために支えられていました。
C1 noun /ɪnˈfjuːʒən/

infusion

注入
Meaning
the act of introducing something into another; a drink made by steeping leaves or herbs in liquid
Example
She prepared a calming infusion of chamomile tea.
彼女はカモミールティーの落ち着く注入を準備しました。
C2 noun /vɜːrv/

verve

活力
Meaning
Great enthusiasm, spirit, or energy in expression or performance.
Example
The actor performed his role with remarkable verve.
その俳優は素晴らしい活力で役を演じました。
A2 verb /stɔːr/

store

保管する
Meaning
to keep things in a place for future use; to save information
Example
She stores her winter clothes in the attic.
彼女は冬の衣服を屋根裏部屋に保管している。
C2 adjective /ˈprɪɡɪʃ/

priggish

道徳的で自己満足な
Meaning
self-righteously moralistic and superior
Example
He came across as priggish when correcting everyone's manners.
彼は皆のマナーを直すとき、プリギッシュに見えた。
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。
C2 noun /ˌhæŋ.ki ˈpæŋ.ki/

Hanky-Panky

詐欺; 疑わしい活動; 不道徳な行動; ごまかし
Meaning
dishonest or suspicious activity; unethical behavior; trickery or deception
Example
The audit revealed some hanky-panky in the company's financial records.
監査により、会社の財務記録に詐欺が発覚しました。
B2 adjective /ɪˈlɪt.ər.ət/

Illiterate

識字障害者; 読み書きができない; 無知
Meaning
unable to read or write; lacking education
Example
The program aims to help illiterate adults learn to read and write.
このプログラムは、識字率の低い成人が読み書きを学ぶ手助けをすることを目的としています。
C2 noun /bəˈsuːn/

bassoon

一種の大型木管楽器
Meaning
a large woodwind instrument with a deep sound
Example
The orchestra featured a beautiful bassoon solo.
オーケストラは素晴らしいバスーンのソロを披露しました。
C2 adjective /ˌɛpɪkjʊˈriːən/

epicurean

エピキュリアン
Meaning
relating to the enjoyment of fine food, drink, and luxury
Example
The chef prepared an epicurean feast for the guests.
シェフはゲストのためにエピキュリアンな饗宴を準備しました。
C2 adverb /ˌɛkspəˈdɪʃəsli/

expeditiously

迅速かつ効率的に
Meaning
in a quick and efficient manner
Example
The application was processed expeditiously.
申請は迅速かつ効率的に処理されました。
C1 noun /ˈfiːtəs/

fetus

胎児
Meaning
an unborn or unhatched offspring in the womb or egg
Example
The doctor explained the development of the fetus during pregnancy.
医師は妊娠中の胎児の発達について説明しました。
C1 noun ˌæɡ.rəʊˈkem.ɪ.kəl

agrochemical

農業化学物質
Meaning
A chemical product used in agriculture, especially a pesticide or fertilizer.
Example
Excessive use of agrochemicals can degrade soil quality.
過度なアグロケミカルの使用は土壌の質を低下させる可能性があります。
C2 adjective /əˈbɑː.mə.nə.bəl/

abominable

忌まわしい
Meaning
causing moral revulsion; extremely unpleasant
Example
The prisoners were kept in abominable conditions.
囚人たちは忌まわしい状況で拘束されていた。
C1 noun /ˈpleɪn.tɪf/

Plaintiff

原告
Meaning
a person who brings a case against another in a court of law; the person who initiates a lawsuit
Example
The plaintiff filed a lawsuit against the company.
原告は会社に対して訴訟を起こした。
B2 noun /ˈseɪf.ɡɑːrd/

Safeguard

保護措置
Meaning
measure or action designed to protect someone or something
Example
New safeguards were implemented to prevent data breaches.
データ漏洩を防ぐために新しい保護措置が実施されました。
C2 adjective /ˌdɛfəˈrɛnʃəl/

deferential

尊敬の念を示す
Meaning
Showing or expressing respect and high regard.
Example
He was always deferential toward his teachers.
彼はいつも教師に対して尊敬の念を示していた。
B2 noun /ˈprɒbləm ˈsɒlvɪŋ/

problem-solving

問題解決
Meaning
The process of finding solutions to difficult or complex issues.
Example
Problem-solving skills are key to leadership.
問題解決能力はリーダーシップに不可欠です。
C1 noun /ˈfɔːrmən/

foreman

労働者のグループを担当する人、特に工場や建設現場で
Meaning
a person in charge of a group of workers, especially in a factory or construction site
Example
The foreman supervised the workers on the construction site.
フォアマンは建設現場で作業員を監督しました。
C1 noun /ˈmjʊr.əl/

Mural

壁画
Meaning
a painting or artwork applied directly on a wall or ceiling
Example
The artist painted a beautiful mural on the school wall.
アーティストは学校の壁に美しいミューラルを描きました。
B2 noun /ˈhɑːrd.ʃɪp/

Hardship

困難、苦難
Meaning
severe suffering or privation; difficulty or distress
Example
Despite facing many hardships during the war, the family remained united and hopeful.
戦争中に多くの困難に直面したにもかかわらず、家族は団結して希望に満ちていました。