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C2 verb /bɪˈsmɪər/

besmear

汚す
Meaning
to smear or cover with a sticky or dirty substance; to soil
Example
His clothes were besmeared with mud.
彼の服は泥で汚れていた。
B1 noun ˈkeɪ.bəl

cable

ケーブル
Meaning
A thick rope of wire or nonmetallic fiber, typically used for construction, mooring ships, or transmitting electricity or telecommunication signals.
Example
The cable connects countries across continents.
ケーブルは大陸を越えて国々を接続します。
C1 adjective /ˌɪndɪˈskraɪbəbəl/

Indescribable

言葉では表現できない
Meaning
impossible to describe or express in words; beyond description
Example
The beauty of the sunset was indescribable.
夕日の美しさは言葉では表現できないほどでした。
C1 adjective /ˌæntiˈsleɪvəri/

antislavery

奴隷制度反対
Meaning
Opposed to the practice or system of slavery.
Example
The antislavery movement gained momentum in the 19th century.
奴隷制度反対運動は19世紀に勢いを増した。
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 noun/verb /tɔːrˈpiːdoʊ/

torpedo

魚雷
Meaning
A self-propelled underwater missile; to attack or destroy something suddenly and forcefully.
Example
The submarine launched a torpedo at the enemy ship.
潜水艦は敵艦に向けてトーピードを発射した。
B2 noun /dɪˈtɛkʃən/

detection

検出
Meaning
the action or process of identifying the presence of something
Example
The detection of fraud in the system was swift.
システム内での詐欺の検出は迅速でした。
C1 adjective /sɪmˈplɪstɪk/

simplistic

過度に単純化された
Meaning
treating complex issues as if they were much simpler than they really are
Example
His explanation was too simplistic and ignored key details.
彼の説明は過度に単純化されており、重要な詳細を無視していました。
A2 noun /dʒɪm/

gym

ジム
Meaning
a place equipped for physical exercise and fitness training
Example
He goes to the gym every morning to work out.
彼は毎朝ジムに行ってトレーニングをします。
C1 noun /ˈvɪɡər/

vigor

活力
Meaning
Physical strength, energy, or enthusiasm.
Example
She tackled the project with great vigor and determination.
彼女は大きな活力と決意を持ってそのプロジェクトに取り組んだ。
A2 noun fɔːrs

force

Meaning
A physical power or energy that can cause movement, change, or influence.
Example
Strong nuclear force binds particles.
強い核力が粒子を結びつける。
C2 noun /ˈɡɪni/

guinea

ギニー (古いイギリスの金貨)
Meaning
A former British gold coin; also refers to Guinea, a country in West Africa
Example
The antique coin was worth one guinea.
アンティークコインは1ギニーの価値がありました。
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。
B2 verb /ɪkˈspaɪər/

expire

期限切れ
Meaning
to come to an end, especially a period of validity or life
Example
My passport will expire next month.
私のパスポートは来月期限切れになります。
C2 noun /ˈpɔːrfəri/

porphyry

硬い火成岩
Meaning
A hard igneous rock containing crystals, often used for decorative or building purposes.
Example
The ancient Romans used porphyry to make columns and statues.
古代ローマ人はポルフィリを使って柱や彫像を作った。
B1 noun /məˈskiː.toʊ/

Mosquito

Meaning
a small flying insect that bites people and animals to feed on their blood
Example
The mosquito bit me on the arm last night.
昨晩、蚊が私の腕を刺しました。
C1 adjective /ˌɒmnɪˈprezənt/

omnipresent

至る所に存在する
Meaning
(of God) present everywhere at the same time.
Example
Social media has become an omnipresent force in modern society.
ソーシャルメディアは現代社会において至る所に存在する力となりました。
B2 verb /ɪkˈspɛl/

expel

追放する
Meaning
to officially force someone to leave a place or organization
Example
The student was expelled from school for misconduct.
その学生は不正行為で学校から追放されました。
C1 noun /prəˈdʒɛktaɪl/

projectile

発射体
Meaning
An object fired, thrown, or propelled, especially from a weapon.
Example
The soldier dodged the incoming projectile.
兵士は飛んでくる発射体を避けました。
A2 adjective /ˈfroʊzən/

frozen

凍った
Meaning
preserved by being made extremely cold; turned into ice
Example
The lake was completely frozen during winter.
湖は冬に完全に凍っていた。
C2 adjective /səˈlɪsɪtəs/

solicitous

思いやり
Meaning
showing concern or care for someone's health, happiness, or comfort
Example
She was always solicitous about the well-being of her students.
彼女はいつも学生たちの幸福に気を配っていました。
C1 adjective /ˌpæn.əˈræm.ɪk/

panoramic

パノラマビュー
Meaning
Giving a wide view of an extensive area in all directions.
Example
The hotel offers panoramic views of the ocean.
ホテルは海のパノラミックビューを提供します。
A2 adjective, noun /ˈeɪʒən/

asian

アジアの
Meaning
relating to Asia or its people
Example
She loves Asian culture.
彼女はアジア文化が好きです。
B1 noun kəˈmɪt.i

committee

委員会
Meaning
A group of people appointed for a specific function by a larger group.
Example
A 65-member committee was formed.
65人の委員会が結成されました。
C1 adjective /ɪˈnɛpt/

inept

不器用
Meaning
lacking skill or ability; clumsy or incompetent
Example
His inept handling of the situation made it worse.
彼の不器用な状況の対処が状況を悪化させた。
C1 adjective /lʌʃ/

lush

豊かで豊富で贅沢な、特に植物に関して
Meaning
rich, abundant, and luxurious, especially referring to vegetation
Example
The valley was filled with lush green fields.
谷は緑豊かな畑で満たされていました。
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 noun /ɡæf/

gaffe

失敗
Meaning
An unintentional act or remark causing embarrassment; a blunder.
Example
The politician's gaffe quickly spread on social media.
政治家の失敗はすぐにソーシャルメディアで広まりました。
C2 noun /ɪˌkliːziˈæstɪk/

ecclesiastic

教会の
Meaning
A member of the clergy or church official.
Example
The council was attended by several high-ranking ecclesiastics.
その会議には数人の高位の教会役員が出席しました。
A2 adverb /ˈsʌm.taɪm/

sometime

そのうち
Meaning
at a time that is not known or stated; occasionally
Example
Let's meet for coffee sometime next week.
来週のどこかでコーヒーを飲むために会おう。
A2 noun /jɑːrd/

Yard

庭; 家の隣の土地
Meaning
a unit of linear measure equal to 3 feet; an area of land immediately adjacent to a building
Example
The children played in the back yard.
子供たちは裏庭で遊んでいました。
C2 noun /ˈhɛklər/

heckler

野次を飛ばす人
Meaning
A person who interrupts a speaker with rude or aggressive comments.
Example
The politician remained calm despite the heckler shouting from the crowd.
政治家は群衆から叫んでいたヘクラーにもかかわらず冷静を保ちました。
A2 noun /ˈhɛdeɪk/

headache

頭痛
Meaning
a continuous pain in the head; something that causes worry or difficulty
Example
Too much screen time can give you a terrible headache.
長時間画面を見ることはひどい頭痛を引き起こす可能性があります。
C1 noun əˈtrɒs.ɪ.tiz

atrocities

残虐行為
Meaning
Extremely wicked or cruel acts, typically involving physical violence or injury.
Example
The atrocities shocked the international community.
その残虐行為は国際社会を震撼させた。
B2 noun ˈstræt.ɪ.dʒiz

strategies

戦略
Meaning
A plan of action designed to achieve a long-term or overall aim; the art of planning and directing operations.
Example
Effective strategies can mitigate climate change impacts.
効果的な戦略は気候変動の影響を軽減することができます。
C2 adjective /kəmˈpleɪzənt/

complaisant

過度に従順
Meaning
willing to please others or to accept what they do or say without protest
Example
He was too complaisant to refuse their demands.
彼は彼らの要求を断るにはあまりにも従順すぎた。
C2 noun /buːb/

boob

ばか者;胸(俗語)
Meaning
a foolish or clumsy person; an informal and sometimes rude term for a woman's breast
Example
He felt like a complete boob after forgetting the meeting.
会議を忘れて、彼は完全なばか者だと感じた。
B2 noun /slʌm/

Slum

スラム街
Meaning
a poor urban area with substandard housing and squalid conditions
Example
The government is working to improve conditions in the slum.
政府はスラムの条件を改善するために取り組んでいます。
C1 adjective /kweɪnt/

quaint

古風で魅力的な
Meaning
attractively unusual or old-fashioned
Example
They stayed in a quaint little cottage by the sea.
彼らは海の近くの趣のある小さな小屋に泊まりました。
C2 adjective /ˈspaɪnəs/

spinous

棘のある
Meaning
Having spines or thorn-like projections
Example
The spinous cactus was difficult to handle without gloves.
その棘のあるサボテンは手袋なしでは取り扱いにくかった。
C1 adjective ˌkɑːr.sɪ.nəˈdʒen.ɪk

carcinogenic

発癌性の
Meaning
Having the potential to cause cancer in living tissue.
Example
Processed meat contains carcinogenic compounds.
加工肉には発癌性の化合物が含まれています。
C1 noun /fɪˈlæn.θrə.pi/

philanthropy

フィランソロピー
Meaning
the desire to promote the welfare of others, often expressed by the generous donation of money to good causes
Example
Philanthropy has helped improve healthcare in many developing countries.
フィランソロピーは多くの発展途上国で医療を改善するのに役立っています。
C2 noun /ˈsætræp/

satrap

総督
Meaning
a governor of a province in ancient Persia; also used figuratively for a subordinate ruler
Example
The king appointed a satrap to oversee the distant province.
王は遠くの州を監督するために総督を任命しました。
C2 adverb /hərˈmɛtɪkli/

hermetically

密封的に
Meaning
In a way that is completely airtight or sealed off.
Example
The jars were hermetically sealed to preserve freshness.
瓶は新鮮さを保つために密封的に封印されました。
B2 noun /kənˈvɜːrtər/

converter

変換器
Meaning
a device or person that changes something from one form, system, or use to another; a tool that converts data, energy, or materials
Example
The engineer used a converter to change AC power into DC power.
エンジニアは交流電力を直流に変えるために変換器を使いました。
A2 adjective /ˈsʌdən/

Sudden

突然の; 急な; 思いがけない;
Meaning
happening or done quickly and unexpectedly; abrupt
Example
There was a sudden change in the weather.
天気に突然の変化がありました。
C1 adjective /ˈdɛkədənt/

decadent

堕落的, 贅沢な
Meaning
Characterized by or reflecting a state of moral or cultural decline; excessively self-indulgent.
Example
The party was filled with decadent luxury and excess.
パーティーは堕落的な贅沢と過剰で満たされていました。
B2 verb /daɪˈvɜːrt/

divert

Meaning
to turn aside from a course; to redirect or entertain
Example
The police diverted traffic to a side road.
C1 noun dɛkˈstɛr.ɪ.ti

dexterity

器用さ
Meaning
Skill in performing tasks, especially with the hands; mental skill or adroitness.
Example
His dexterity in playing the piano amazed the audience.
ピアノを弾く彼の器用さに観客は驚いた。
C1 noun ˌfɔːtɪfɪˈkeɪʃn

fortification

要塞化
Meaning
A defensive wall or other reinforcement built to strengthen a place against attack.
Example
The fortifications protected the city.
要塞化は都市を守った。
B2 noun /skʌl/

Skull

頭蓋骨
Meaning
the bony framework of the head that protects the brain
Example
The doctor examined the skull X-ray carefully.
医者は慎重に頭蓋骨のX線写真を調べました。
B1 adjective /ˈwɪl.ɪŋ/

Willing

意欲がある; 準備ができている
Meaning
ready, eager, or prepared to do something
Example
She is willing to help with the project.
彼女はプロジェクトを手伝う準備ができています。
B2 verb, noun /ˈkɒntɛst/

contest

競技, 挑戦
Meaning
verb: to compete or challenge; noun: a competition or dispute
Example
She decided to contest the election against the incumbent.
彼女は現職に対して選挙に挑戦することを決定しました。
C2 noun /ɪnˈhɪərəns/

inherence

内在性
Meaning
The state of being an essential or permanent part of something.
Example
The inherence of risk is part of every business venture.
リスクの内在性はすべてのビジネス冒険の一部です。
C1 noun /ˈblæs.fə.mi/

blasphemy

冒涜
Meaning
the act of speaking disrespectfully about God or sacred things
Example
In some countries, blasphemy is a punishable offense.
いくつかの国では、冒涜は罰せられる犯罪です。
C1 adjective /ˈtrænzɪtɔːri/

transitory

一時的な
Meaning
Not permanent; temporary.
Example
The transitory nature of fame makes it difficult to maintain.
名声の一時的な性質は、それを維持するのを難しくします。
C2 adjective /ˌʌnprəˈpɪʃəs/

unpropitious

不運な
Meaning
Not giving or indicating a good chance of success; unfavorable.
Example
The team began their journey under unpropitious weather conditions.
チームは不運な天候の中で旅を始めました。
B2 adjective /əˈkuːstɪk/

acoustic

Meaning
relating to sound or the sense of hearing; not amplified by electrical means
Example
We recorded an acoustic version of the song in a quiet room.
B2 noun ˈɪn.deks

index

インデックス
Meaning
An alphabetical list of names, subjects, etc. with references to the places where they occur, typically found at the end of a book; a sign or measure of something.
Example
An index organizes critical data.
インデックスは重要なデータを整理します。
A1 noun /dʒɒb/

Job

仕事; 職業; ポスト
Meaning
a paid position of regular employment; a task or piece of work
Example
She found a new job at the technology company after graduation.
彼女は卒業後、技術会社で新しい仕事を見つけました。
C1 adjective ləˈθɑːrdʒɪk

lethargic

無気力
Meaning
Being inactive due to lack of physical or mental energy
Example
After a heavy meal, he felt lethargic and sleepy.
重い食事を取った後、彼は無気力で眠気を感じた。
C2 verb ˈɪn.kʌl.keɪt

inculcate

教え込む
Meaning
Instill an attitude, idea, or habit by persistent instruction; to teach and impress by frequent repetitions.
Example
Parents should inculcate good values in their children.
親は子供たちに良い価値観を教え込むべきだ。
B2 noun /ɡrɪp/

Grip

しっかりした握り; 握る力; ハンドルまたはグリップの位置
Meaning
a firm hold or grasp; the power of holding something firmly; a handle or handhold
Example
The rock climber lost his grip and fell several feet before the safety rope caught him.
ロッククライマーはグリップを失い、安全ロープが彼を捕える前に数フィート落ちた。
C2 noun /ɪˈreɪdiəns/

irradiance

放射輝度
Meaning
the quality of shining brightly; the intensity of light falling on a surface
Example
The irradiance of the sun at noon was overwhelming.
正午の太陽の放射輝度は圧倒的でした。
B2 noun /spekˈteɪtər/

Spectator

観客
Meaning
a person who watches at a show, game, or other event; an observer
Example
The stadium was filled with excited spectators.
スタジアムは興奮した観客でいっぱいでした。
C2 noun /ˈbækənæl/

bacchanal

狂乱のパーティ
Meaning
A noisy party involving drinking and revelry.
Example
The festival turned into a wild bacchanal by midnight.
祭りは真夜中に狂乱のパーティに変わった。
B2 adjective /self səˈfɪʃənt/

Self-sufficient

自給自足
Meaning
able to provide for oneself without depending on others
Example
The farm is completely self-sufficient in producing vegetables.
その農場は野菜の生産に完全に自給自足です。
C1 adjective /əˈsɛndənt/

ascendant

上昇する、支配的な
Meaning
Rising in power or influence; dominant.
Example
She is an ascendant leader in the political party.
彼女は政治党の中で上昇するリーダーです。
B1 noun /ˈɡɑːr.bɪdʒ/

Garbage

ゴミ; 廃棄物
Meaning
waste material; refuse or litter; something worthless or meaningless
Example
Please take out the garbage before the collection truck arrives tomorrow morning.
ゴミ収集車が明日の朝到着する前にゴミを出してください。
A1 noun /ˈmʌni/

money

幸福
Meaning
A medium of exchange in the form of coins and banknotes; wealth or financial resources.
Example
He saved enough money to buy a new car.
彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、幸せを隠せなかった。
C2 noun (plural) /ˈɔːspɪsɪz/

auspices

後援
Meaning
Patronage, support, or guidance, often used in the phrase 'under the auspices of'.
Example
The conference was held under the auspices of the United Nations.
会議は国連の後援の下で行われました。
A2 noun /ˈherˌdrɛsər/

hairdresser

美容師
Meaning
a person whose job is to cut, style, and treat hair
Example
The hairdresser gave me a stylish haircut before the wedding.
美容師は結婚式の前に私におしゃれな髪型をしてくれました。
C2 noun /fləˈtɪlə/

flotilla

小型艦隊
Meaning
A small fleet of ships or boats operating together.
Example
A flotilla of fishing boats left the harbor at dawn.
漁船のフロティラが夜明けに港を出発しました。
C1 verb /dɪˈspɜːrs/

disperse

解散する
Meaning
To scatter or spread widely in different directions.
Example
The police used tear gas to disperse the crowd.
警察は群衆を解散させるために催涙ガスを使用しました。
A1 noun /ˈɡɑːr.dən/

Garden

庭園
Meaning
a piece of ground, often near a house, used for growing flowers, fruit, or vegetables
Example
She spent her morning tending to the roses in her beautiful garden.
彼女は美しい庭園でバラの手入れをしながら朝を過ごしました。
C2 noun /ˈfiːæt/

fiat

命令、布告
Meaning
an official order or decree; authoritative command
Example
The new policy was enacted by royal fiat.
新しい政策は王の命令で実施されました。
A2 noun /sɔːlt/

Salt

Meaning
white crystalline substance used for seasoning food; sodium chloride
Example
Please add some salt to the soup to enhance its flavor.
風味を引き立てるために、スープに塩を少し加えてください。
B1 verb /prɪˈdɪkt/

predict

予測する
Meaning
to say that something will happen in the future
Example
Scientists predict rain tomorrow.
科学者たちは明日雨が降ると予測しています。
C2 adjective /ˈtɜːrdʒɪd/

turgid

膨らんだ, 大げさな
Meaning
Swollen or distended; (of language) pompous and overcomplicated.
Example
The professor’s lecture was so turgid that many students lost interest.
教授の講義はあまりにも大げさすぎて、多くの学生が興味を失いました。
B1 noun ˈbaʊndəri

boundary

境界
Meaning
A line that marks the limits of an area; a dividing line.
Example
The river marks the boundary.
川が境界を示します。
C2 noun /əˈsper.ɪ.ti/

asperity

Meaning
Harshness of tone, manner, or surface.
Example
She spoke with asperity when she was interrupted.
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。
C1 adverb /rɪˈspek.tə.bli/

Respectably

敬意を表して; きちんと;
Meaning
in a way that is worthy of respect; decently; properly
Example
She was dressed respectably for the interview.
彼女は面接のためにきちんとした服装をしていた。
C2 adjective /ˈpɑːmi/

palmy

繁栄 / 栄光
Meaning
prosperous, flourishing, or relating to palm trees
Example
He often reminisced about the palmy days of his youth.
彼は若い頃の繁栄した日々をよく思い出していました。
C2 adjective /ˌɪn.ɪˈlʌk.tə.bəl/

ineluctable

Meaning
Impossible to avoid or escape; inevitable.
Example
Death is an ineluctable part of human existence.
C1 verb /swɜːrv/

swerve

急に方向を変える
Meaning
to change direction suddenly, especially to avoid hitting something
Example
The car swerved to avoid the dog.
車は犬を避けるために急に方向を変えた。
A2 noun /ˈmɛnjuː/

menu

メニュー
Meaning
A list of food and drinks available at a restaurant or offered at a meal.
Example
The restaurant updated its menu with new dishes.
レストランは新しい料理をメニューに追加しました。
B2 noun /ˈiː.ɡoʊ/

Ego

エゴ; 自尊心
Meaning
a person's sense of self-esteem or self-importance
Example
His big ego prevented him from accepting criticism from others.
彼の大きなエゴは、他人からの批判を受け入れるのを妨げていた。
B2 adjective /fəˈɡɪv.ɪŋ/

Forgiving

許す
Meaning
ready and willing to forgive; merciful; lenient
Example
She has a forgiving nature and rarely holds grudges.
彼女は許す性格を持っており、ほとんど恨みを抱きません。
B2 verb fəˈsɪl.ɪ.teɪt

facilitate

容易にする
Meaning
Make an action or process easier or more achievable; to help bring about.
Example
Good infrastructure facilitates economic growth.
良いインフラは経済成長を容易にする。
B1 adverb /ˈpræk.tɪ.kəl.i/

Practically

実質的に; ほぼ; ほぼ
Meaning
in a practical manner; almost; nearly
Example
The project is practically finished.
そのプロジェクトはほぼ終わりました。
A2 noun /ˈmɒn.stər/

Monster

怪物; 残酷な人
Meaning
a large, ugly, and frightening imaginary creature; a cruel person
Example
The children were scared of the monster under the bed.
子供たちはベッドの下の怪物を怖がっていた。
B1 preposition /rɪˈɡɑrdɪŋ/

regarding

に関して
Meaning
concerning or relating to
Example
The decision regarding the meeting will be made tomorrow.
会議に関する決定は明日行われます。
C1 adjective ˌɪn.təˈdɪs.ɪ.plɪ.nər.i

interdisciplinary

学際的
Meaning
Relating to more than one branch of knowledge.
Example
The interdisciplinary approach in education enhances problem-solving skills.
教育における学際的アプローチは、問題解決スキルを向上させる。
B2 adjective /ˈlɪtərəl/

literal

字義通り
Meaning
taking words in their usual or most basic sense without metaphor or exaggeration
Example
His comment was meant as a joke, not to be taken in a literal sense.
彼のコメントは冗談として言われたので、字義通りに受け取るべきではありません。
B2 noun /haɪv/

Hive

ハチの巣; 活動で満ちた場所
Meaning
a structure in which bees live and produce honey; a place full of busy activity
Example
The garden was buzzing with activity as bees flew back and forth from their hive.
庭はミツバチがハチの巣から行ったり来たりして活動でにぎわっていた。
C2 adjective /ɪmˈperɪʃəbəl/

Imperishable

不滅の; 永遠の; 朽ちない
Meaning
not subject to decay; lasting forever; eternal
Example
The imperishable beauty of classical art continues to inspire generations.
古典芸術の不滅の美しさは、世代を超えてインスピレーションを与え続けています。
B2 noun /tɪˈlɑpiə fɪʃ/

Tilapia fish

ティラピア
Meaning
a freshwater fish native to Africa, widely farmed for food due to its mild taste and fast growth
Example
Tilapia fish is one of the most commonly farmed fish species worldwide.
ティラピアは世界で最も一般的に養殖されている魚の一つです。
C2 noun /ˈfɔːrˌseɪl/

foresail

フォアセイル
Meaning
The principal sail set on the foremast of a sailing vessel.
Example
The crew adjusted the foresail to catch the wind.
乗組員は風を捉えるためにフォアセイルを調整しました。
C2 noun /kɒˈkeɪd/

cockade

リボンのロゼット
Meaning
a rosette or knot of ribbon, usually worn on a hat as a badge of office or party
Example
The soldier wore a red cockade on his cap.
兵士は帽子に赤いリボンのロゼットを付けていました。
B2 adverb /ɪkˈsplɪsɪtli/

explicitly

明確に
Meaning
in a clear and detailed manner, leaving no room for confusion or doubt
Example
The instructions were explicitly written to avoid any confusion.
指示は明確に書かれており、混乱を避けるためです。
C2 noun /ˌɛksəˈdʒiːsɪs/

exegesis

注解
Meaning
A critical explanation or interpretation of a text, especially a religious scripture.
Example
The professor gave a detailed exegesis of the biblical passage.
教授は聖書の一節の詳細な注解を提供した。
B2 noun /ˈrɛnəˌsɑːns/

renaissance

ルネサンス
Meaning
a revival of art, culture, or learning; a period of renewed interest and growth
Example
The city experienced a cultural renaissance during the 1990s.
その都市は1990年代に文化的なルネサンスを経験しました。
C2 adjective /ʌnˈɡeɪnli/

ungainly

不器用
Meaning
Awkward, clumsy, or lacking grace in movement or appearance.
Example
The tall boy moved in an ungainly manner.
背の高い男の子は不器用な仕草で動いた。
B2 noun /ˈsɑːrˌkæzəm/

sarcasm

皮肉
Meaning
The use of irony to mock or convey contempt.
Example
His sarcasm often made people laugh but sometimes offended them.
彼の皮肉はよく人々を笑わせたが、時々彼らを怒らせた。
B2 noun /maɪˈnɔːr.ɪ.ti/

minority

少数派
Meaning
A smaller number or part, especially a group differing from the majority.
Example
The law aims to protect the rights of ethnic minorities.
この法律は、民族的少数派の権利を保護することを目的としています。
B1 noun ˈkʌrənsi

currency

通貨
Meaning
A system of money in general use in a particular country; the fact or quality of being generally accepted or in use.
Example
Dual currency systems were proposed.
デュアル通貨システムが提案されました。
C2 noun /naɪt ˈdʒæz.mɪn/

Night-jesmine

夜香木
Meaning
a fragrant flowering tree that blooms at night with small white flowers
Example
The night-jasmine tree blooms only after sunset with its tiny white flowers.
夜香木の木は日没後に小さな白い花を咲かせます。
B2 verb /ɪnˈdʒɛkt/

inject

注射する
Meaning
To introduce a substance, especially a drug, into the body using a needle.
Example
The nurse will inject the vaccine into the patient's arm.
看護師は患者の腕にワクチンを注射します。
A2 noun /ˈlaɪ.ən/

Lion

ライオン
Meaning
a large tawny-colored cat that lives in prides, found in Africa and northwestern India
Example
The lion roared loudly in the savanna.
ライオンはサバンナで大きな声で吠えた。
C2 noun /ˈsɪbɪləns/

sibilance

シューシュー音
Meaning
A hissing or hushing sound, especially in speech with 's' or 'sh'.
Example
The poet used sibilance to create a soft, hissing effect in the verse.
詩人は詩の中で柔らかいシューシュー音を作り出すためにシビランスを使いました。
B2 noun /kloʊv/

Clove

クローブ
Meaning
aromatic flower buds of a tree in the family Myrtaceae, used as a spice
Example
She added a few cloves to the mulled wine for extra flavor.
彼女はワインにいくつかのクローブを加えて、風味を増しました。
A2 pronoun /hɪmˈself/

himself

自分自身
Meaning
Used to emphasize that a male person does something by his own effort.
Example
He fixed the car himself.
彼は自分自身で車を修理しました。
B2 adjective /mjuːt/

Mute

無言の; 話せない; 音がない
Meaning
silent; unable to speak; without sound
Example
He remained mute during the entire meeting.
彼は会議中ずっと無言だった。
A2 noun /ˈdʌzən/

dozen

ダース
Meaning
a group of twelve
Example
She bought a dozen eggs from the market.
彼女は市場でダースの卵を買いました。
C1 adjective /ˈspɑːrtn/

spartan

スパルタン
Meaning
showing simplicity and lack of luxury; austere
Example
He lived in a spartan room with just a bed and a chair.
彼はスパルタンな部屋に住んでいて、ベッドと椅子だけがありました。
C1 noun /ˈɪn.fən.tri/

Infantry

歩兵
Meaning
soldiers marching or fighting on foot; foot soldiers collectively
Example
The infantry advanced across the battlefield on foot.
歩兵は戦場を徒歩で進んだ。
C1 adjective /ˈɡrʌdʒɪŋ/

grudging

しぶしぶの
Meaning
Reluctant or unwilling; given or allowed only with hesitation.
Example
She gave him a grudging smile after the argument.
口論の後、彼女はしぶしぶ笑顔を見せた。
C1 adjective /ˈtɛmpərd/

tempered

調整された
Meaning
having a specified temper or disposition; strengthened or moderated.
Example
She gave a tempered response to the criticism.
彼女は批判に調整された反応を示しました。
C1 verb /smɜrk/

smirk

自己満足の笑顔
Meaning
to smile in a self-satisfied, smug, or silly way
Example
He smirked when he won the argument.
彼は議論に勝ったとき、ニヤリと笑った。
C2 noun /ˈhɑː.mə.li/

Homily

説教; 道徳的な退屈な講義
Meaning
a religious discourse delivered as part of a church service; a tedious moralizing lecture
Example
The priest delivered an inspiring homily about compassion and forgiveness during Sunday service.
牧師は日曜日の礼拝中に思いやりと許しについての感動的な説教を行いました。