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B1 phrase bɛst ˈɛf.ərt

best effort

最善の努力
Meaning
The maximum amount of effort or energy that someone can give.
Example
He gave his best effort to complete the task on time.
彼は時間通りに仕事を終えるために最善の努力をした。
B2 verb /buːm/

boom

轟音
Meaning
to make a loud deep sound; to grow or increase rapidly
Example
The thunder boomed across the sky.
雷が空を鳴り響かせた。
A2 adverb /ˌdaʊnˈsteəz/

Downstairs

階下
Meaning
on or to a lower floor of a building
Example
Please go downstairs and wait in the lobby.
階下に行ってロビーで待ってください。
C2 verb /ˌænɪmədˈvɜːt/

animadvert

批判する
Meaning
To comment critically or unfavorably.
Example
The teacher animadverted on the student's careless mistakes.
教師は生徒の不注意なミスを批判しました。
C2 verb /ˈfɛtər/

fetter

束縛する、制限する
Meaning
to restrain or restrict someone’s freedom
Example
The strict rules fettered the creativity of the students.
厳しいルールは学生の創造性を制限した。
C2 adjective /juːˈnɪsənənt/

unisonant

調和の取れた
Meaning
Sounding together or in harmony.
Example
The unisonant voices created a powerful effect.
調和の取れた声が強力な効果を生み出した。
C2 adjective /ˈek.wə.bəl/

Equable

冷静
Meaning
calm and even-tempered; not easily disturbed
Example
He maintained an equable temperament throughout the crisis.
彼は危機の間、冷静な気質を保ち続けた。
C1 adjective /ˈkwɪzɪkəl/

quizzical

困惑した, 質問のような
Meaning
Expressing mild or amused puzzlement.
Example
She gave him a quizzical look when he made the strange comment.
彼が奇妙なコメントをしたとき、彼女は困惑した表情を彼に向けました。
B2 noun /waɪt ænt/

White-Ant

シロアリ
Meaning
a small social insect that lives in colonies and feeds on wood and plant matter
Example
White ants damaged the wooden furniture in our house.
シロアリは私たちの家の木製家具を傷つけました。
C2 noun /ˈflætʃələns/

flatulence

消化器系のガスの蓄積
Meaning
the accumulation of gas in the digestive system; excessive gas in the stomach or intestines
Example
Eating beans can sometimes cause flatulence.
豆を食べると時々おならが出ることがあります。
B2 noun/verb /ɡʌt/

gut

胃 / 勇気
Meaning
The stomach or belly; also used for courage, instinct, or to remove the inside of something.
Example
He had the guts to stand up for his beliefs.
彼は自分の信念を守る勇気を持っていました。
C2 verb /ɪkˈspɛktəreɪt/

expectorate

痰を吐く
Meaning
to cough up and spit out mucus from the throat or lungs
Example
The patient began to expectorate thick mucus.
患者は濃い粘液を吐き始めました。
A1 noun /ˈsʌmər/

summer

夏
Meaning
the warmest season of the year, between spring and autumn
Example
We love going to the beach during summer.
夏はビーチに行くのが大好きです。
C2 adjective /əˈsɪdjʊləs/

acidulous

やや酸っぱいまたは鋭い
Meaning
slightly sour or sharp in taste or manner
Example
The critic wrote an acidulous review of the movie.
批評家は映画に対して鋭いレビューを書いた。
B1 adverb /ˈnætʃərəli/

Naturally

自然に
Meaning
in a natural manner; as expected; of course
Example
She naturally excels in mathematics.
彼女は数学で自然に優れている。
B1 noun /rɪst/

Wrist

手首
Meaning
the joint connecting the hand with the forearm
Example
He wore a watch on his wrist.
彼は手首に時計をしていた。
C2 noun /ˈwɒrən/

warren

ウサギの巣穴のネットワーク
Meaning
A network of interconnected rabbit burrows; also used metaphorically for a densely populated building or district.
Example
The old part of the city is a warren of narrow streets.
街の古い部分は、狭い通りが入り組んだ迷路のようです。
C1 adjective /ˈplɒd.ɪŋ/

plodding

遅くて退屈な
Meaning
slow-moving and unexciting; showing steady effort
Example
The movie was entertaining but a bit plodding in the middle.
その映画は面白かったが、真ん中で少し遅くて退屈だった。
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 adjective /fərˈlɔːrn/

forlorn

孤独な, 絶望的な
Meaning
extremely sad, lonely, or abandoned
Example
The abandoned puppy looked so forlorn in the rain.
放置された子犬は雨の中でとても悲しそうに見えました。
B1 noun /lɔk/

Lock

鍵
Meaning
a mechanism for keeping a door, lid, etc., fastened, typically operated only by a key of a particular form
Example
Make sure you lock the door before leaving.
出かける前にドアをロックしてください。
C1 verb /ˌʌndərˈlaɪ/

underlie

基盤となる
Meaning
to be the hidden cause or basis of something
Example
Strong cultural traditions underlie the community's practices.
強い文化的伝統はコミュニティの慣習の基盤となっている。
C2 noun /draɪ ɡuːs ˈbɛri/

Dry goose berry

乾燥アムラ
Meaning
dehydrated amla fruit, rich in vitamin C and used for medicinal and culinary purposes
Example
Dry goose berry powder is excellent for hair growth.
乾燥アムラの粉末は、髪の成長に優れています。
B1 noun /ˈkwɔː.tər/

Quarter

四分の一
Meaning
one of four equal parts of something; a period of three months
Example
The company reported strong profits in the first quarter of the year.
その会社は今年の最初の四半期に強い利益を報告しました。
A1 adjective /kuːl/

cool

冷たい, 落ち着いた, 印象的
Meaning
moderately cold; calm and composed; fashionable or impressive
Example
She kept a cool head during the crisis.
彼女は危機の中で冷静を保った。
C2 noun /məˈdɒn.ə/

madonna

マドンナ (聖母マリア)
Meaning
An artistic representation of the Virgin Mary; also used as a respectful form of address for a woman in Italian culture.
Example
The Renaissance painting depicts a Madonna holding child Jesus.
ルネサンスの絵画は、イエスの子供を抱いているマドンナを描いています。
B2 noun /ˈloʊ.təs/

Lotus

蓮
Meaning
a large water flower that floats on the surface of ponds and lakes
Example
The lotus flower blooms beautifully in the quiet pond.
蓮の花は静かな池で美しく咲きます。
C1 verb /broʊtʃ/

broach

取り上げる
Meaning
to bring up a subject for discussion
Example
She decided to broach the topic of salary with her manager.
彼女はマネージャーと給料の話題を取り上げることに決めました。
B1 adverb /ˈʌðərwaɪz/

Otherwise

さもないと; 他の方法で
Meaning
in a different way; if not; or else; apart from that
Example
Study hard, otherwise you will fail the exam.
一生懸命勉強しなさい、さもないと試験に落ちます。
A2 noun /ˈstændərd/

standard

Meaning
a level of quality or achievement, or a measure of comparison
Example
This car meets all the safety standards.
B2 verb səˈsteɪnd

sustained

支えられた
Meaning
Strengthened and supported; not allowed to weaken or fail.
Example
The proposal was not sustained.
提案は支えられませんでした。
C1 noun /ˌdɛfəˈmeɪʃən/

defamation

名誉毀損
Meaning
the act of damaging someone's reputation by making false statements
Example
The newspaper was sued for defamation of character.
その新聞は名誉毀損で訴えられた。
C1 noun /ˈhɜːrniə/

hernia

ヘルニア
Meaning
A medical condition where an organ pushes through the muscle or tissue holding it in place.
Example
The doctor diagnosed him with an inguinal hernia.
医者は彼に鼠径ヘルニアと診断しました。
C1 noun /ˈtaɪ.rənt/

Tyrant

暴君
Meaning
a cruel and oppressive ruler; a person who exercises power in a harsh manner
Example
The people rebelled against the cruel tyrant.
人々は残酷な暴君に反乱を起こしました。
A2 noun /bentʃ/

Bench

ベンチ
Meaning
a long seat for several people, typically made of wood or stone
Example
The students sat on the bench.
学生たちはベンチに座った。
A1 verb /wɔːk/

walk

歩く
Meaning
to move forward by putting one foot in front of the other
Example
I walk to school every morning.
私は毎朝学校まで歩いて行きます。
A1 adjective /hɑːrd/

hard

硬い
Meaning
solid, firm, or difficult to do or endure
Example
The exam was very hard for most students.
試験はほとんどの学生にとって非常に難しかった。
C2 noun /ˌfɑːrməkəˈpiːə/

pharmacopoeia

薬典
Meaning
An official book listing medicinal drugs, their effects, and directions for use.
Example
The doctor referred to the pharmacopoeia to check the drug's proper dosage.
医師は薬典を参照して、薬の適切な用量を確認しました。
A1 noun, verb /wɪl/

will

意志
Meaning
expressing future tense or intention; a legal document
Example
She will attend the meeting tomorrow.
彼女は明日会議に出席します。
C2 noun /ˈbiːtənd raɪs/

Beatened rice

ビート米
Meaning
flattened rice; rice that has been parboiled, dried, and beaten into flat flakes
Example
Beaten rice is commonly eaten with milk and sugar for breakfast.
ビート米は通常、朝食で牛乳と砂糖と一緒に食べられます。
C1 verb /ˈmæd.ən/

madden

怒らせる
Meaning
To make someone very angry or extremely annoyed.
Example
The constant noise maddened him.
絶え間ない音が彼を怒らせた。
B1 noun /ˈfɔːr.mæt/

Format

フォーマット
Meaning
the way in which something is arranged or set out; the shape, size, and presentation of a book or document
Example
Please submit your report in PDF format by the end of the week.
週末までにPDFフォーマットで報告書を提出してください。
C1 noun /ˈzoʊdiæk/

Zodiac

星座
Meaning
a belt of the heavens within which lie the paths of the sun, moon, and planets; the twelve astrological signs
Example
What is your zodiac sign?
あなたの星座は何ですか？
C1 verb məˈnɒp.ə.laɪz

monopolize

独占する
Meaning
Control exclusively, dominate market.
Example
The company tried to monopolize the market.
その会社は市場を独占しようとした。
C2 verb /bɪˈsiːtʃ/

beseech

懇願する
Meaning
To ask someone urgently and fervently to do something; to beg.
Example
He beseeched the judge for mercy.
彼は裁判官に慈悲を請いました。
B2 adverb /prɪˈdɒmɪnəntli/

predominantly

主に
Meaning
mainly; for the most part
Example
The population in the city is predominantly young.
その都市の人口は主に若いです。
C2 adjective /ʌnˈspɛərɪŋ/

unsparing

容赦ない
Meaning
Showing no mercy or generosity; harsh or severe.
Example
The critic was unsparing in his review of the play.
批評家は彼の演劇レビューで容赦なかった。
C1 adjective /ˈfæn.sɪ.fəl/

fanciful

幻想的, 非現実的
Meaning
overimaginative, unrealistic, or whimsical
Example
The story was too fanciful to be true.
その話はあまりにも幻想的で、本当だとは思えなかった。
C1 noun /ˈsʌnˌdaʊn/

sundown

日没
Meaning
the time in the evening when the sun goes below the horizon
Example
We planned to reach the village before sundown.
私たちは日没前に村に到着する予定でした。
C1 adjective /ˌʌnrɪˈfaɪnd/

unrefined

未精製の
Meaning
not processed or purified; lacking polish or sophistication
Example
The unrefined oil must be processed before it can be used as fuel.
未精製の石油は燃料として使う前に処理する必要がある。
B2 verb /ɡræsp/

grasp

握る
Meaning
to grip firmly; to understand something
Example
She finally grasped the concept after the explanation.
彼女は説明の後、ついにその概念を理解しました。
C1 noun ɪˌræʃ.ənˈæl.ɪ.ti

irrationality

非合理性, 非論理性, 不合理
Meaning
The quality of being illogical or unreasonable; lack of rational thought.
Example
His decision was driven by complete irrationality.
彼の決定は完全に非合理的でした。
A2 adjective /kəˈneɪdiən/

canadian

カナダの
Meaning
Relating to Canada or its people.
Example
She enjoys Canadian culture and traditions.
彼女はカナダの文化と伝統を楽しんでいます。
B2 adjective /raɪp/

Ripe

熟した; 食べる準備ができた
Meaning
fully developed and ready to eat; mature; ready for action or use
Example
The bananas are ripe and ready to eat.
バナナは熟して食べる準備ができています。
A1 adjective /ˈfʌn.i/

Funny

面白い; 変な; おかしい;
Meaning
humorous; strange; amusing;
Example
He told a funny joke that made everyone laugh.
彼はみんなを笑わせた面白いジョークを言いました。
C1 noun /hɪˈpɑː.krə.si/

Hypocrisy

偽善
Meaning
the practice of claiming to have moral standards that one does not actually possess; insincerity
Example
His hypocrisy was exposed when he criticized others for the same mistakes he had made.
彼が自分の犯した同じ過ちを他人を非難したとき、偽善が露呈した。
C2 adjective /ˈɛrzæts/

ersatz

代用品
Meaning
made or used as a substitute, typically an inferior one
Example
The cheap shoes were made of ersatz leather.
安い靴は代用品の合成皮革で作られていました。
C2 noun /ˈɪnfəmi/

infamy

幸福
Meaning
the state of being well known for some bad quality or deed
Example
His name will live in infamy for the crimes he committed.
彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、自分の幸福を隠すことができなかった。
B2 adjective /ˈtɪm.ɪd/

Timid

内気; 恥ずかしがり屋
Meaning
shy and lacking confidence; easily frightened
Example
She was too timid to speak in public.
彼女は人前で話すのがあまりにも内気だった。
C2 verb /ˈdɒɡmətaɪz/

dogmatize

ドグマ化する
Meaning
To state opinions or beliefs as if they were absolute truths.
Example
The professor tended to dogmatize on political issues.
その教授は政治的な問題でドグマタイズする傾向があった。
B2 noun /ˌdɪstrɪˈbjuːʃən/

distribution

配布
Meaning
the act of sharing or delivering something to multiple people or places
Example
The company manages the distribution of food supplies to rural areas.
その会社は農村地域への食品供給の配布を管理しています。
C1 noun /ˈvɜːrtɪˌɡoʊ/

vertigo

幸せ
Meaning
A sensation of spinning or dizziness, often caused by problems in the inner ear or brain.
Example
She felt a sudden vertigo when she looked down from the tall building.
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 /ˈɔːfəli/

awfully

とても
Meaning
in a very great degree; extremely; in a way that is very bad or unpleasant
Example
I am awfully glad to see you again.
また会えてとても嬉しいです。
B2 verb /ˈklæsɪfaɪ/

classify

Meaning
to arrange or organize into categories or groups
Example
The librarian classified the books by subject.
C1 noun/adjective /ˈluː.nə.tɪk/

lunatic

狂人
Meaning
A person who is insane or acting in a foolish or reckless way; also used as an adjective meaning insane.
Example
The driver was driving like a lunatic on the highway.
運転手は高速道路で狂人のように運転していた。
C1 adjective /ˈlætərəl/

lateral

側面
Meaning
Relating to the side or sideways movement.
Example
The football player made a quick lateral pass.
サッカー選手は素早い側面パスをしました。
B2 adjective /ˈwɒntɪŋ/

wanting

不足
Meaning
Lacking or deficient in quality or quantity.
Example
His explanation was wanting in clarity.
彼の説明は明確さに欠けていた。
B2 noun /əˌrɪʒ.əˈnæl.ə.ti/

Originality

独創性
Meaning
the quality of being novel or unusual; the ability to think independently and creatively
Example
The artist's work showed great originality and creativity.
アーティストの作品は大きな独創性と創造性を示した。
B1 adjective /təˈrɪfɪk/

terrific

素晴らしい
Meaning
extremely good or excellent; very great or intense
Example
The concert last night was absolutely terrific.
昨夜のコンサートは絶対に素晴らしかった。
C1 adjective/noun nɪˈmɒn.ɪk

mnemonic

記憶術、記憶を助ける技術
Meaning
Assisting or intended to assist memory; a device or technique to aid memory.
Example
A mnemonic device helps students remember complex concepts.
ニーモニック装置は学生が複雑な概念を覚えるのに役立ちます。
C1 noun /ænˈtæɡənɪzəm/

antagonism

対立
Meaning
active hostility or opposition
Example
There was clear antagonism between the two political parties.
二つの政党の間には明らかな対立があった。
A1 verb /kætʃ/

catch

キャッチする
Meaning
to grab something that is moving; to get a disease; to understand
Example
Can you catch the ball I'm throwing?
投げているボールをキャッチできますか？
B1 adjective ˈriː.dʒən.əl

regional

地域の
Meaning
Relating to or characteristic of a region.
Example
Regional hubs support localized industries.
地域のハブは地元産業をサポートします。
C1 noun/adjective /ˈmæm.əθ/

mammoth

Meaning
An extinct large elephant-like animal with long curved tusks; also means something huge.
Example
The company faced a mammoth challenge during expansion.
C1 verb /rɪˈzaʊnd/

resound

反響する
Meaning
To fill a place with sound; to be celebrated or talked about widely.
Example
The hall resounded with applause.
ホールは拍手で反響しました。
A2 adjective/noun /ˈaɪrɪʃ/

irish

幸福
Meaning
relating to Ireland, its people, or its language
Example
The Irish countryside is very beautiful.
彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、幸せを隠すことができませんでした。
B2 noun /ˈaɪ.bɔːl/

Eyeball

眼球
Meaning
the round part of the eye within the eyelids and socket
Example
The doctor examined his eyeball carefully.
医者は彼のアイボールを注意深く調べました。
C1 verb /ˈhʌsəl/

hustle

一生懸命働く / 速く動く
Meaning
to move quickly and energetically; to push or work hard to achieve something
Example
She had to hustle to finish the project on time.
彼女はプロジェクトを時間通りに終わらせるために一生懸命働かなければならなかった。
C1 adjective /ˌhaɪəˈrɑː.kɪ.kəl/

hierarchical

階層的な
Meaning
arranged in order of rank or authority
Example
The company has a strict hierarchical structure.
その会社には厳格な階層構造があります。
B2 noun /sərˈkʌmfərəns/

circumference

円周
Meaning
the distance around the edge of a circle
Example
The teacher asked us to calculate the circumference of the circle.
先生は私たちに円周の長さを計算するように頼みました。
C2 verb /ˌkɒmənˈdɪə/

commandeer

強制的に奪う
Meaning
To take control or possession of something, often by force or authority.
Example
The soldiers commandeered the villagers’ homes during the war.
戦争中に兵士たちは村人たちの家を強制的に奪った。
B2 noun /ˈmɪsaɪl/ or /ˈmɪsəl/

missile

ミサイル
Meaning
a weapon that is self-propelled and directed toward a target
Example
The army launched a missile towards the enemy base.
軍は敵基地に向かってミサイルを発射しました。
C2 noun /ˈdɛftnəs/

deftness

巧妙さ
Meaning
Skillfulness and quickness in action or thought.
Example
Her deftness with words impressed the audience.
彼女の言葉の巧妙さは観客を感動させた。
C1 adjective /ˌʌnəˈteɪnəbl/

unattainable

達成不可能な
Meaning
impossible to achieve, reach, or accomplish
Example
For many, becoming a professional athlete remains an unattainable dream.
多くの人にとって、プロのアスリートになることは依然として達成不可能な夢です。
C2 noun /oʊf/

Oaf

不器用で愚かな、無神経な人
Meaning
a clumsy, stupid, or insensitive person
Example
Don't be such an oaf - handle the dishes carefully!
そんなオーフにならないで – お皿は気をつけて洗って！
B2 adjective /ˈhoʊl.səm/

Wholesome

健康的な; 身体的または道徳的な福祉を促進する
Meaning
conducive to or promoting moral or physical well-being; healthy
Example
Eating wholesome food is important for good health.
健康的な食べ物は良い健康のために重要です。
C1 adjective /rɪˈmiːdiəl/

Remedial

修正的; 治療的; 回復的;
Meaning
intended as a remedy; corrective; providing a cure;
Example
The students need remedial classes to improve their math skills.
学生は数学スキルを向上させるためにリメディアルクラスが必要です。
C1 adjective /ˈskrʌfi/

Scruffy

乱雑または不潔な外見; 汚れたしぼんだ
Meaning
untidy or unkempt in appearance; shabby and worn
Example
The scruffy old dog wandered through the streets looking for food.
そのみすぼらしい老犬は、食べ物を探して通りをさまよっていました。
C1 adjective /ˌɪndɪˈskrɪmɪnət/

indiscriminate

無差別
Meaning
Done without careful judgment; random or haphazard.
Example
The indiscriminate use of pesticides harms the environment.
農薬の無差別な使用は環境に害を与えます。
B2 adjective /sə'spɪʃ.əs/

Suspicious

疑わしい; 不審な
Meaning
having or showing distrust; doubtful; questionable
Example
The police found his behavior very suspicious.
警察は彼の行動が非常に疑わしいと感じました。
B1 noun /ˈfɔːr.tʃən/

Fortune

運; 幸運; 財産
Meaning
chance or luck as an external, arbitrary force affecting human affairs; a large amount of money or assets
Example
He made his fortune by investing wisely in technology companies.
彼はテクノロジー企業に賢明に投資することで運を得ました。
A1 adverb /ˈkwɪk.li/

Quickly

速く; 急速に
Meaning
at a fast speed; with little delay; rapidly
Example
He quickly finished his homework.
彼はすぐに宿題を終えました。
B2 verb /drɪp/

drip

滴る
Meaning
to fall or let fall in drops
Example
Water was dripping from the broken pipe.
壊れたパイプから水が滴っていました。
B1 verb /daɪn/

dine

食事する
Meaning
to eat a meal, especially the main meal of the day
Example
We usually dine at seven o'clock in the evening.
私たちは通常、夕方七時に食事します。
C1 verb /ˈmʌd.əl/

muddle

混乱させる
Meaning
to mix things up in a confused way or to make a mess of something
Example
He muddled the papers and couldn’t find the report.
彼は書類を混乱させ、報告書を見つけられなかった。
C2 noun /skʌlˈdʌɡəri/

skulduggery

不正行為
Meaning
underhanded or dishonest behavior
Example
The politician was accused of financial skulduggery.
その政治家は金融詐欺で告発された。
B2 verb /ˈdɛzɪɡneɪt/

designate

指名する
Meaning
to officially assign, appoint, or indicate something or someone
Example
The committee will designate a new chairperson next week.
委員会は来週、新しい会長を指名する予定です。
A2 noun /ˈvɪzɪtər/

visitor

訪問者
Meaning
a person who goes to see a place or someone for a short time
Example
The museum had many visitors last weekend.
博物館には先週末、多くの訪問者がいました。
B2 noun /ˌdɒkjʊmɛnˈteɪʃən/

documentation

ドキュメンテーション
Meaning
material that provides official information or evidence
Example
The documentation for the project is available for review.
プロジェクトのドキュメンテーションはレビューのために利用可能です。
C2 verb /əˈbæʃ/

abash

困らせる
Meaning
to make someone feel embarrassed or ashamed
Example
Her sudden question seemed to abash him.
彼女の突然の質問は彼を困らせたようだ。
B2 adjective /ˌmænˈmeɪd/

manmade

人工の
Meaning
something created or built by humans rather than occurring naturally
Example
This lake is manmade, not natural.
この湖は人工のもので、自然のものではありません。
B1 adjective /dɪˈmændɪŋ/

demanding

要求が厳しい
Meaning
requiring much effort, skill, or attention; difficult to satisfy
Example
The job is very demanding and requires long hours of work.
その仕事は非常に要求が厳しく、長時間の労働が必要です。
C1 adjective /ɪɡˈzæktɪŋ/

exacting

厳格な
Meaning
demanding a lot of effort, attention, or precision
Example
She is known for her exacting standards in design.
彼女はデザインにおける厳格な基準で知られています。
C1 adjective /əˈtrəʊ.ʃəs/

Atrocious

ひどい; 極端に悪いまたは不快な
Meaning
horrifyingly wicked; extremely bad or unpleasant
Example
The conditions in the prison were atrocious.
刑務所の状態はひどかった。
C2 noun /ˈtruːɪzəm/

truism

自明の理
Meaning
a statement that is obviously true and says nothing new or interesting
Example
It is a truism that hard work leads to success.
努力は成功に繋がるという自明の理です。
C1 adjective /pəˈmɪs.ɪv/

permissive

寛容な
Meaning
Allowing or characterized by great or excessive freedom of behavior; very lenient or indulgent.
Example
Permissive parenting can sometimes lead to a lack of discipline in children.
許容的な子育ては、時には子どもの規律の欠如を引き起こすことがあります。
B2 noun /ˈnek.taɪ/

Necktie

ネクタイ
Meaning
a strip of cloth worn around the neck under a shirt collar and tied in front
Example
He adjusted his necktie before the important meeting.
彼は重要な会議の前にネクタイを調整した。
C2 noun /ˈmɔːreɪz/

mores

風習
Meaning
the essential or characteristic customs and conventions of a community
Example
Social mores often dictate how people behave in public.
社会的な風習は、しばしば人々が公共の場でどのように振る舞うかを決定します。
C1 adjective /ʌnˈsəʊʃəl/

unsocial

非社交的な
Meaning
not enjoying the company of others; avoiding social interaction; contrary to social norms
Example
He prefers unsocial hours so he can work alone without interruptions.
彼は一人で働くために非社交的な時間を好む。
C1 adjective /rɪˈtaɪərɪŋ/

retiring

内向的
Meaning
Shy and reserved; avoiding social contact.
Example
She is a quiet, retiring woman who avoids attention.
彼女は静かで内向的な女性で、注目を避ける。
C1 verb ˈrɛk.tɪ.faɪ

rectify

修正する
Meaning
To correct mistakes or make something right.
Example
The company took steps to rectify its financial mistakes.
会社は財務上のミスを修正するために手順を踏みました。
B2 adverb /ˈprez.ənt.li/

Presently

現在; すぐに; しばらくして
Meaning
at the present time; soon; in a little while
Example
The doctor will see you presently.
医者はすぐにあなたを診ます。
C1 verb /ˈæbdɪkeɪt/

abdicate

放棄する
Meaning
To give up a position of power or responsibility, especially a throne.
Example
The king decided to abdicate the throne.
王は王位を放棄することに決めました。
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。
C1 noun /ˈpəʊstˌskrɪpt/

postscript

追伸
Meaning
an additional remark at the end of a letter or text, after the signature
Example
She added a brief postscript to thank him again.
彼女は再度彼に感謝するために簡単な追伸を加えました。
B1 noun /ˈsʌb.weɪ/

Subway

地下鉄
Meaning
an underground railway system; an underground passage for pedestrians
Example
I take the subway to work every morning because it's faster than driving.
私は毎朝仕事に行くために地下鉄に乗ります。なぜならそれは車で運転するより速いからです。
B1 noun /ˈboʊ.nəs/

Bonus

ボーナス
Meaning
an amount of money added to wages on a seasonal basis, especially as a reward for good performance
Example
She received a year-end bonus for her excellent work performance.
彼女は優れた仕事のパフォーマンスに対する年末ボーナスを受け取った。
B1 adjective /ˈɔːɡənaɪzd/

organized

組織的な
Meaning
Arranged in a systematic way, especially on a large scale.
Example
An organized approach to work increases productivity and reduces stress.
仕事に対する組織的なアプローチは、生産性を高め、ストレスを減らします。
B2 noun /brɪŋk/

brink

縁
Meaning
The edge or point just before a significant event or change.
Example
The company was on the brink of bankruptcy.
会社は破産の縁に立っていた。
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。
C1 adjective /prəˈsiːdʒərəl/

procedural

手続き的な
Meaning
Relating to an established or official way of doing something; concerned with procedure.
Example
The committee followed the procedural rules strictly.
委員会は手続き的なルールを厳格に守った。