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B2 noun ˈbɛntʃˌmɑːr.kɪŋ

benchmarking

基準設定と比較分析
Meaning
Comparing with a specific industry or competitor to set the best standards.
Example
Companies use benchmarking to assess their performance.
企業は自社のパフォーマンスを評価するためにベンチマーキングを利用しています。
B2 noun /məˈstɑːʃ/

Moustache

ヒゲ
Meaning
hair that grows on the upper lip of men
Example
He grew a thick moustache for the play.
彼は劇のために濃いヒゲを生やした。
C1 noun /ˌɪnkwɪˈzɪʃən/

inquisition

尋問
Meaning
A prolonged and intense questioning or investigation, often harsh in nature.
Example
The journalist faced an inquisition from the panel about his sources.
ジャーナリストは、自分の情報源に関するパネルからの厳しい尋問に直面した。
C1 verb /ɪnˈfjuːz/

infuse

Meaning
to fill or spread through something; to instill a quality, idea, or feeling
Example
The teacher tried to infuse her students with a love for reading.
B1 noun /təˈbækoʊ/

tobacco

タバコ
Meaning
a plant grown for its leaves, which are used in making cigarettes and cigars
Example
He stopped smoking tobacco after his health scare.
健康問題後にタバコをやめた。
C1 noun, verb /dɪsˈɑːnər/

dishonor

Meaning
a state of shame or loss of respect; to bring shame upon someone or something
Example
The soldier felt he had brought dishonor to his family.
B1 noun /ˌsiːiːˈoʊ/

ceo

最高経営責任者
Meaning
The highest-ranking person in a company, responsible for overall management.
Example
The CEO announced a new strategy for the company.
CEOは会社の新しい戦略を発表しました。
C2 noun /ˈpoʊtənˌteɪt/

potentate

君主
Meaning
A monarch or ruler, especially one with absolute power.
Example
The ancient land was ruled by a powerful potentate.
古代の土地は強力な君主によって支配されていました。
C1 adjective /ɪmˈpæsɪv/

impassive

無表情
Meaning
Not showing or feeling emotion; expressionless.
Example
Despite the shocking news, she remained impassive.
衝撃的なニュースにもかかわらず、彼女は無表情のままでした。
B1 adjective /rɪˈkwaɪəd/

required

必要な
Meaning
necessary or compulsory
Example
A visa is required to enter the country.
その国に入るにはビザが必要です。
B2 adjective /ʌnˈhɜːrt/

unhurt

無傷
Meaning
Not injured or harmed.
Example
She walked away from the accident unhurt.
彼女は事故から無傷で歩き去った。
A2 noun /ˈdæm.ɪdʒ/

Damage

損害; 被害
Meaning
physical harm caused to something; injury or harm that reduces value or usefulness
Example
The storm caused significant damage to the coastal buildings.
嵐は沿岸の建物に大きな損害を与えました。
C1 noun /ˈæptɪˌtjuːd/

aptitude

適性
Meaning
a natural ability or talent to do something well
Example
She has a strong aptitude for learning new languages.
彼女は新しい言語を学ぶのに強い適性を持っています。
B2 noun /koʊl/

coal

石炭
Meaning
a black or dark brown rock used as fuel, formed from decomposed plant matter
Example
The factory still uses coal as its main source of energy.
工場は依然として石炭を主要なエネルギー源として使用しています。
B2 verb /rɪˈtriːt/

retreat

撤退する
Meaning
to move back or withdraw from a position or situation
Example
The soldiers had to retreat after losing the battle.
兵士たちは戦いに負けた後、撤退しなければならなかった。
B1 noun /əˈtʃiːvmənt/

achievement

達成
Meaning
Something that has been successfully completed or accomplished through effort or skill.
Example
Graduating from university was her greatest achievement.
大学を卒業することは彼女の最大の達成でした。
B2 noun /ˈleɪaʊt/

layout

レイアウト
Meaning
the arrangement or design of something, especially the arrangement of elements in a book, webpage, or room
Example
The designer presented a new layout for the website that was much more user-friendly.
デザイナーはウェブサイトのために新しいレイアウトを提示しました、それはもっとユーザーフレンドリーでした。
A2 noun /ˈsɪnəmə/

cinema

映画館
Meaning
a place where films are shown to the public; the art or industry of making and showing films
Example
We went to the cinema to watch a new movie.
私たちは新しい映画を見るために映画館へ行った。
C2 verb /ɪˈdjuːs/

educe

引き出す
Meaning
To draw out or bring forth something latent or hidden.
Example
The teacher tried to educe a response from the shy student.
教師は恥ずかしがり屋の生徒から反応を引き出そうとしました。
C1 adjective /ˌəʊ.vərˈɑː.tʃɪŋ/

overarching

全体的な, 包括的な, 包み込む
Meaning
Comprehensive or all-embracing; forming an arch over something.
Example
The overarching theme of the book is human resilience.
その本の大きなテーマは人間の回復力です。
C1 verb /ɔːrˈdeɪn/

ordain

Meaning
To officially make someone a priest or minister; to decree or order something officially.
Example
The bishop will ordain three new priests this Sunday.
B2 adverb /səˈfɪʃəntli/

sufficiently

十分に
Meaning
to an adequate degree or extent
Example
She studied sufficiently to pass the exam.
彼女は試験に合格するために十分に勉強した。
C1 adjective ˌmæk.roʊ.iː.kəˈnɒm.ɪk

macroeconomic

マクロ経済的
Meaning
Relating to the large-scale or general economic factors, such as interest rates and national productivity.
Example
Government policies impact macroeconomic stability.
政府の政策はマクロ経済的安定に影響を与える。
B2 adjective /ɪmˈprɒp.ər/

Improper

不適切な; 不正確な; 不適当な
Meaning
inappropriate; incorrect; not suitable
Example
It would be improper to discuss personal matters in a business meeting.
ビジネス会議で個人的な事柄を議論するのは不適切です。
C1 adjective /ɪnˈɡroʊst/

engrossed

夢中
Meaning
completely absorbed or deeply involved in something
Example
She was so engrossed in the book that she forgot the time.
彼女は本に夢中になりすぎて、時間を忘れた。
C2 verb /əˈkriːt/

accrete

蓄積する
Meaning
to grow or increase gradually by accumulation or addition
Example
Dust particles accrete over time to form larger celestial bodies.
塵の粒子は時間とともに集まって、より大きな天体を形成します。
A1 adjective /koʊld/

Cold

寒い; 冷たい; 無愛想;
Meaning
having a low temperature; lacking warmth; unfriendly
Example
The cold winter wind made everyone shiver.
冷たい冬の風がみんなを震えさせた。
C1 verb /ˈstɪntɪŋ/

stinting

けちけちと与える
Meaning
to supply sparingly or with restrictions
Example
He never stinting his efforts to help the poor.
彼は貧しい人々を助けるために決して手を抜きません。
C1 adjective /taɪˈtænɪk/

titanic

巨大な
Meaning
Of exceptional strength, size, or power.
Example
The company made titanic efforts to expand into new markets.
その会社は新しい市場に進出するために巨大な努力をしました。
B2 adjective /ˈɒp.tɪ.məl/

optimal

最適、最良
Meaning
Best or most favorable; the most effective under particular conditions.
Example
The optimal temperature for plant growth is around 25°C.
植物の成長に最適な温度は約25°Cです。
C1 noun /ɪkˈstrɛmɪti/

extremity

極限
Meaning
The farthest point or limit of something; a severe or extreme condition.
Example
He was pushed to the extremity of his patience.
彼は忍耐の極限まで追いやられた。
B1 noun /ˈniː.dəl/

Needle

針
Meaning
a thin, pointed metal instrument used for sewing
Example
She threaded the needle to sew the button.
彼女はボタンを縫うために針に糸を通しました。
C2 adjective /ˈprʊəriənt/

prurient

淫ら
Meaning
having or showing an excessive interest in sexual matters
Example
The magazine was criticized for its prurient content.
その雑誌は淫らな内容で批判されました。
C1 verb /ɪnˈterəˌɡeɪt/

interrogate

尋問する
Meaning
to ask someone questions in a thorough and formal way; to question intensively
Example
The police interrogated the suspect for hours.
警察は容疑者を何時間も尋問した。
B2 noun /ˈsɛntəmənt/

Sentiment

感情
Meaning
a feeling or opinion, especially one based on emotion; tender feelings of affection
Example
Public sentiment was strongly against the new policy.
世論は新しい政策に強く反対していた。
C2 noun /ˈmiːliərɪzəm/

meliorism

改良主義
Meaning
The belief that the world tends to improve and that humans can aid its betterment.
Example
Her philosophy of meliorism kept her hopeful during difficult times.
彼女の改良主義的な哲学は、困難な時期に彼女を希望に満ちた状態に保ちました。
C1 verb /ˈɡɑː.nɪʃ/

garnish

飾る
Meaning
To decorate food with small items for added flavor or visual appeal.
Example
She garnished the dish with fresh coriander leaves.
彼女は新鮮なコリアンダーの葉で料理を飾りました。
A2 adverb /ˈker.fə.li/

Carefully

慎重に
Meaning
with great attention and caution; thoughtfully and attentively
Example
Please read the instructions carefully.
指示に慎重に従ってください。
C1 verb /daɪˈleɪt/

dilate

拡大する
Meaning
To make wider, larger, or more open.
Example
The doctor used drops to dilate the patient's pupils.
医者は患者の瞳孔を拡げるために点眼薬を使いました。
C1 adjective /dɪˈvaʊt/

devout

献身的
Meaning
Deeply religious or sincere.
Example
He is a devout believer who prays every day.
彼は毎日祈る献身的な信者です。
A2 noun /ˈɪm.ɪdʒ/

Image

イメージ; 画像; 形象
Meaning
a representation of the external form of a person or thing in art; a mental picture or impression
Example
The company worked hard to improve its public image after the scandal.
企業はスキャンダル後、公共のイメージを改善するために一生懸命働きました。
B2 noun /ˈbæk.boʊn/

Backbone

背骨
Meaning
the series of vertebrae extending from the skull to the pelvis; spine
Example
He injured his backbone in the accident.
彼は事故で背骨を怪我した。
C1 adjective /səkˈsɪŋkt/

succinct

簡潔
Meaning
Briefly and clearly expressed; characterized by clear, precise expression in few words.
Example
His speech was succinct and impactful.
彼のスピーチは簡潔で印象的でした。
B2 adjective /dʌm/

Dumb

馬鹿; 無口; 愚か
Meaning
unable to speak; silent; lacking intelligence; stupid
Example
She remained dumb during the entire meeting.
彼女は会議の間ずっと黙っていた。
C2 noun /laɪər/

lyre

ライアー
Meaning
a stringed musical instrument of ancient Greece
Example
The musician played a melody on the lyre.
ミュージシャンはライアーでメロディーを演奏しました。
A2 verb /ˈmɪsɪŋ/

missing

行方不明
Meaning
Being without or lacking; failing to be present or included.
Example
Many youths are missing economic opportunities.
多くの若者が経済的機会を逃しています。
C1 verb /ˈsmoʊldər/

smolder

ゆっくり燃える
Meaning
to burn slowly with smoke but no flame; to show suppressed anger or emotion
Example
The fire smoldered for hours before it went out.
火は何時間もゆっくり燃えた後に消えました。
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 verb /ˈsprɪŋkəl/

sprinkle

Meaning
to scatter small drops or particles of a substance over a surface
Example
She sprinkled sugar on top of the cake.
C2 noun /ˌsɒ̃ˈfrwɑː/

sang-froid

冷静
Meaning
Composure or coolness, especially in difficult situations.
Example
The leader handled the crisis with remarkable sang-froid.
リーダーは危機を見事な冷静さで対処しました。
C2 noun /ˈmeɪleɪ/

melee

騒乱の戦い
Meaning
A noisy, confused fight or crowd situation.
Example
A melee broke out during the football match.
サッカーの試合中に騒乱の戦いが起きました。
A2 noun, verb /kɔɪn/

coin

Meaning
A flat piece of metal used as money; as a verb, to invent a new word or phrase.
Example
The government decided to coin a new term for the program.
C1 noun /dɪˌsem.ɪˈneɪ.ʃən/

dissemination

拡散
Meaning
The action or fact of spreading something, especially information, widely.
Example
The dissemination of false information is a major issue.
偽の情報の拡散は大きな問題です。
B2 noun ɑːmd ˈkɒn.flɪkt

armed conflict

武装紛争
Meaning
A contest of armed forces; warfare between opposing military forces.
Example
Armed conflict resulted in widespread devastation.
武装紛争は広範な破壊を引き起こしました。
A2 adjective /ɪˈlɛktrɪk/

electric

電気的
Meaning
Relating to or operated by electricity.
Example
The room was lit by an electric lamp.
部屋は電気ランプで照らされていました。
C1 noun /kwɑːm/

qualm

疑念
Meaning
a feeling of doubt, worry, or fear about something
Example
She had no qualm about speaking her mind.
彼女は自分の考えを言うことに疑念を持っていなかった。
C2 verb /frɪsk/

frisk

ボディチェックする
Meaning
To search a person by patting their clothing to check for concealed items.
Example
The security guard frisked the man at the entrance.
セキュリティガードは入口でその男性をフリスクしました。
B1 verb /spɛl/

spell

スペルする
Meaning
to write or name the letters of a word in order; to mean or result in something
Example
Can you spell your name for me?
あなたの名前を私のためにスペルできますか？
B1 noun /ˌnæʃəˈnæləti/

nationality

国籍
Meaning
The status of belonging to a particular nation, either by birth or naturalization.
Example
Her nationality is Canadian, though she was born in France.
彼女の国籍はカナダのもので、フランスで生まれました。
A1 noun /trɪp/

trip

旅行
Meaning
a journey or excursion, especially for pleasure
Example
They took a trip to the mountains last summer.
彼らは昨年の夏に山へ旅行しました。
C1 noun /ɪmˌpɒsəˈbɪlɪti/

impossibility

不可能性
Meaning
the state or fact of being impossible; something that cannot be done or achieved
Example
Finishing the project in one day was an impossibility.
一日でそのプロジェクトを終えるのは不可能だった。
C2 adjective /ɪˈpɪstələri/

epistolary

書簡体
Meaning
Related to the writing of letters; expressed in or through letters.
Example
The novel is written in an epistolary style, consisting of letters between characters.
その小説は書簡体スタイルで書かれており、登場人物間の手紙で構成されています。
B2 adjective /ʌnˈbaɪəst/

unbiased

偏見のない
Meaning
Not showing prejudice; impartial and fair.
Example
The report gave an unbiased view of the situation.
レポートは状況の偏りのない見解を示しました。
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。
B2 noun /rɪb/

Rib

あばら骨
Meaning
one of the curved bones that protect the chest and lungs
Example
He broke his rib in the accident.
彼は事故であばら骨を折った。
B1 noun /ˈswɛtʃɜːrt/

sweatshirt

スウェットシャツ
Meaning
A casual, long-sleeved pullover garment, typically made of cotton or fleece, worn for warmth or comfort.
Example
He wore a grey sweatshirt while jogging in the park.
彼は公園でジョギングをするとき、灰色のスウェットシャツを着ていた。
C2 noun /ˈɔːrdʒi/

orgy

乱行
Meaning
A wild party involving excessive indulgence, especially of a sexual nature.
Example
The novel described a scandalous orgy in a wealthy mansion.
その小説は、裕福な邸宅でのスキャンダラスな乱行を描いています。
C2 noun kəmˈpʌŋk.ʃən

compunction

後悔
Meaning
A feeling of guilt or moral scruple that prevents or follows the doing of something bad.
Example
He felt compunction after lying to his friend.
彼は友達に嘘をついた後、後悔の念を感じました。
B1 adjective /ˈtʃɑːr.mɪŋ/

charming

魅力的
Meaning
Very pleasing or delightful in a way that attracts people.
Example
The village is full of charming little houses.
その村は魅力的な小さな家で満ちています。
C1 adjective /ˌkævəˈlɪər/

cavalier

無頓着
Meaning
showing a lack of proper concern; dismissive or offhand
Example
He had a cavalier attitude toward safety regulations.
彼は安全規制に対して無頓着な態度を持っていた。
C2 noun /ˌkɒnsaɪˈniː/

consignee

受取人
Meaning
the person or company to whom goods are delivered
Example
The consignee received the shipment on time.
受取人は時間通りに配送を受け取りました。
C1 noun /ˈtɜːrbjələns/

turbulence

Meaning
Violent or unsteady movement of air, water, or some other fluid; disorder or conflict.
Example
The plane experienced severe turbulence during the flight.
C1 noun /brɒŋˈkaɪtɪs/

bronchitis

気管支炎
Meaning
inflammation of the lining of the bronchial tubes, which carry air to and from the lungs
Example
The doctor diagnosed him with acute bronchitis.
医者は彼に急性の気管支炎を診断しました。
C2 adjective /tʃəˈruːbɪk/

cherubic

天使のような
Meaning
Innocent, sweet, and angelic, like a cherub.
Example
The baby had a cherubic smile that melted everyone’s heart.
その赤ちゃんは、みんなの心を溶かす天使のような笑顔をしていた。
B2 noun/adjective /ˈbʌmpər/

bumper

バンパー
Meaning
A protective bar at the front or back of a vehicle; also used to describe something unusually large or successful.
Example
The farmer celebrated a bumper harvest this year.
農家は今年、大収穫を祝いました。
B2 noun əˈbʌndəns

abundance

豊富
Meaning
A very large quantity of something; plenty
Example
The abundance of vegetables in winter is remarkable.
冬の野菜の豊富さは素晴らしい。
C1 adjective /ˈskɪtɪʃ/

skittish

神経質な
Meaning
easily frightened or nervous; unpredictable
Example
The horse was too skittish to ride.
その馬は乗るには神経質すぎた。
C2 noun /ˈzel.ət/

zealot

狂信者
Meaning
A person who is fanatical and uncompromising in pursuit of their ideals.
Example
He was considered a zealot for his strict political views.
彼は厳格な政治的見解のため、狂信者と見なされていました。
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。
C1 verb /dɪˈsweɪd/

dissuade

思いとどまらせる
Meaning
To persuade someone not to do something.
Example
She tried to dissuade him from quitting his job.
彼女は彼に仕事を辞めさせないように説得しようとした。
C2 adjective /lʌɡˈʒʊəriənt/

luxuriant

豊かな
Meaning
abundant in growth or richly abundant
Example
The luxuriant forest was teeming with life.
豊かな森は命で満ちていた。
B2 noun /ˈɡaɪd.laɪn/

guideline

ガイドライン
Meaning
a rule, instruction, or principle that provides direction
Example
The company issued new guidelines for employee safety.
会社は従業員の安全のために新しいガイドラインを発表しました。
C2 adjective /ˈstɜːr.tər.əs/

stertorous

重いいびき
Meaning
Characterized by heavy snoring or breathing.
Example
The patient’s stertorous breathing alarmed the nurses.
患者のステルトラスな呼吸は看護師たちを驚かせました。
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。
B2 noun ˈkæp.ɪ.təl.ɪ.zəm

capitalism

資本主義
Meaning
An economic system where trade, industry and production are privately owned and operated for profit.
Example
Capitalism encourages innovation and competition.
資本主義は革新と競争を促進します。
A2 noun /ˈdæn.sər/

Dancer

ダンサー
Meaning
a person who performs dance, typically as a profession or art form
Example
The dancer performed gracefully on the stage.
ダンサーはステージで優雅に踊った。
C1 noun /dʒɪst/

Gist

要点
Meaning
the substance or essence of a speech or text; the main point
Example
I missed the beginning of the lecture, but I caught the gist of the professor's argument.
私は講義の始まりを逃しましたが、教授の議論の要点を理解しました。
B2 adjective, noun, verb /ˈæb.strækt/

abstract

抽象的, 要約
Meaning
existing in thought or as an idea but not having physical or concrete existence; a summary of a text
Example
The artist is known for her abstract paintings.
そのアーティストはアブストラクトな絵画で知られています。
C1 verb /koʊˈhæbɪt/

cohabit

同棲する
Meaning
To live together, often as partners without being married.
Example
They decided to cohabit before getting married.
彼らは結婚前に同居することを決めました。
B1 noun ˌrekəɡˈnɪʃn

recognition

認識
Meaning
Acknowledgment of the existence, validity, or legality of something; appreciation or acclaim for an achievement, service, or ability.
Example
He earned recognition after years of struggle.
彼は長年の努力の後、認識を得ました。
C2 adjective /ˈdʌlsɪt/

dulcet

甘美
Meaning
sweet and soothing (often used ironically)
Example
She was enchanted by his dulcet voice.
彼女は彼の甘美な声に魅了されていた。
A2 noun /mjuˈziːəm/

museum

博物館
Meaning
a building in which objects of historical, scientific, artistic, or cultural interest are stored and exhibited
Example
We visited the art museum to see the new exhibition.
私たちは新しい展示を見るために美術館を訪れました。
C1 adjective /ˈsɛm.ɪ.nəl/

seminal

幸福
Meaning
Strongly influencing later developments; highly original and influential.
Example
His seminal book changed the course of modern philosophy.
彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、自分の幸福を隠せませんでした。
A2 adverb /ˈsɪm.pli/

Simply

単純に; ただ;
Meaning
in a clear and easy way; merely; just
Example
I simply wanted to help you with your homework.
私はただあなたの宿題を手伝いたかった。
B2 noun /ɡlɪmps/

Glimpse

一瞥;
Meaning
a momentary or partial view; a brief look or sight of something
Example
Through the window, I caught a glimpse of the beautiful garden behind the house.
窓を通して、家の後ろにある美しい庭の一瞥を見ました。
A2 adjective /duː/

Due

期日; 予想される; 計画された
Meaning
owed as a debt; expected at a certain time; scheduled
Example
The assignment is due tomorrow.
課題は明日締め切りです。
A1 verb /ˈkæri/

carry

運ぶ
Meaning
To support and move something or someone from one place to another.
Example
She carried the bag across the street.
彼女はバッグを通りの向こう側に運びました。
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 /ˈskɪz.əm/ or /ˈsɪz.əm/

schism

幸福
Meaning
A division or split between strongly opposed parties, often in religion or organizations.
Example
The schism in the church led to the formation of two separate groups.
彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、幸せを隠せませんでした。
C2 adjective /ˌɪmpɪˈkjuːniəs/

impecunious

貧乏
Meaning
Having little or no money; poor.
Example
He grew up in an impecunious family.
彼は貧乏な家族で育ちました。
B2 verb rɪˈzaɪn

resign

辞任する
Meaning
Voluntarily leave a job or other position.
Example
Ministers were forced to resign.
大臣たちは辞任を余儀なくされました。
B2 noun/verb /dɪˈpɑːzɪt/

deposit

預金, 手付金
Meaning
to place money in a bank account, or a sum paid in advance as security; a layer of material left naturally
Example
She deposited $500 into her savings account.
彼女は貯金口座に500ドルを預けました。
C1 noun /ˈfɛtɪʃ/

fetish

過度または不合理な執着
Meaning
an excessive or irrational devotion to something
Example
He has a fetish for collecting rare stamps.
彼は珍しい切手を集めることに執着しています。
C2 adjective /ˈvɪnsəbl/

vincible

打ち負かされる可能性がある
Meaning
capable of being overcome or defeated
Example
The enemy seemed vincible after losing their main base.
敵は主要基地を失った後、打ち負かされる可能性があった。
B2 noun /ˈbɒt.əl.nek/

bottleneck

ボトルネック
Meaning
Narrow path or obstruction, a place or situation where flow becomes slow.
Example
The narrow bridge is a major bottleneck during rush hour.
狭い橋はラッシュアワーの間、主要なボトルネックです。
C2 noun /pɜːrtʃt raɪs/

Perched rice

膨らんだご飯
Meaning
puffed rice; rice that has been heated and puffed into light, crispy grains
Example
I enjoy eating puffed rice as a healthy snack.
私は健康的なおやつとして膨らんだご飯を食べるのが好きです。
A2 noun ˈprəʊɡres

progress

進歩
Meaning
Forward or onward movement towards a destination or a more advanced state.
Example
Progress in recycling technologies can tackle pollution.
リサイクル技術の進展は、汚染に立ち向かうことができます。
B2 noun /heɪl/

Hail

ひょう
Meaning
pellets of frozen rain that fall in showers from cumulonimbus clouds; a greeting or acclaim
Example
The sudden hailstorm damaged many cars in the parking lot with large ice pellets.
突然のひょうの嵐が大きな氷の玉で駐車場の車を多く破壊しました。
C1 adjective /pərˈsɛptəbl̩/

perceptible

知覚できる
Meaning
Able to be noticed or recognized by the senses or the mind.
Example
There was a perceptible change in the atmosphere.
大気中に知覚できる変化がありました。
C2 noun /ˈɛkwɪpɔɪz/

equipoise

均衡
Meaning
A state of balance or equilibrium.
Example
Her calmness created an equipoise in the heated debate.
彼女の落ち着きは熱い議論の中で均衡を作り出しました。
C1 noun /ˌkɒn.stəˈleɪ.ʃən/

constellation

星座
Meaning
a group of stars forming a recognizable pattern in the night sky
Example
Orion is one of the most famous constellations.
オリオン座は最も有名な星座の一つです。
C2 noun /ˈnɑːstrəm/

nostrum

効果のない薬
Meaning
a medicine or remedy, especially one that is not considered effective; a questionable solution
Example
The politician’s plan was dismissed as a mere nostrum for a complex problem.
政治家の計画は、複雑な問題に対する単なる効果のない薬として退けられました。
C1 noun /ˈʌndərdɒɡ/

underdog

アンダードッグ
Meaning
a competitor thought to have little chance of winning; a weaker party in a contest
Example
The underdog team surprised everyone by winning the championship.
アンダードッグのチームはチャンピオンシップを勝ち取って、皆を驚かせました。
C2 adjective /ˈviː.ni.əl/

Venial

許しがたい; 深刻ではない; 小さな
Meaning
forgivable; not seriously wrong; minor
Example
His late arrival was considered a venial offense.
彼の遅れた到着は許しがたい違反と見なされました。
C1 adjective /dɪˈspɒndənt/

despondent

Meaning
feeling or showing deep hopelessness or discouragement
Example
She felt despondent after losing her job.
B1 verb /ˈkæptʃər/

capture

キャプチャ
Meaning
to take control of something or someone by force
Example
The soldiers managed to capture the enemy base.
兵士たちは敵の基地を占拠することに成功しました。
A2 noun /ˈmænɪdʒər/

manager

マネージャー
Meaning
a person responsible for controlling or administering an organization or group of staff
Example
The manager approved the new project plan.
マネージャーは新しいプロジェクト計画を承認しました。
C2 noun /mɛnˈdæsəti/

mendacity

虚偽
Meaning
the tendency to be untruthful; dishonesty
Example
The journalist exposed the mendacity of the officials.
ジャーナリストは役人たちの虚偽を暴露しました。
A2 noun /fɒks/

Fox

キツネ
Meaning
a wild animal related to dogs, with a pointed face and thick fur
Example
The red fox is known for its cunning nature.
赤いキツネはそのずる賢い性格で知られています。
B2 noun /ˌfiː.ɑːnˈseɪ/

Fiance

婚約者
Meaning
a man who is engaged to be married
Example
Sarah introduced her fiance to her parents during the family dinner.
サラは家族の夕食の際に婚約者を両親に紹介しました。
C2 verb /diːˈlɪmɪt/

delimit

境界を設定する
Meaning
to fix the boundaries or limits of something
Example
The treaty was signed to delimit the borders of the two countries.
その条約は二国の境界を定めるために署名されました。