C1 noun /ˈblɒk.ɪdʒ/

Blockage

詰まり

Meaning

an obstruction that makes movement or flow difficult or impossible

Example

The drain blockage caused water to overflow in the kitchen.

排水の詰まりがキッチンで水があふれた原因となりました。

C1 adjective /ˌiːvænˈdʒɛlɪkəl/

evangelical

福音主義

Meaning

Relating to the Christian gospel, especially the teachings that emphasize personal faith and the authority of the Bible.

Example

She grew up in an evangelical church community.

彼女は福音主義の教会コミュニティで育ちました。

C1 noun /ˈdɪɡnɪˌtɛri/

dignitary

重要人物

Meaning

a person considered to be important because of high rank or office

Example

Several foreign dignitaries attended the state banquet.

数人の外国の重要人物が国の晩餐会に出席しました。

C2 noun (plural) /maɪˈnjuːʃiiː/

minutiae

細部

Meaning

the small, precise, or trivial details of something

Example

The lawyer focused on the minutiae of the contract.

弁護士は契約の細部に集中しました。

C1 noun /ɪˈmiːdiəsi/

immediacy

即時性, 緊迫感

Meaning

The quality of bringing one into direct and instant involvement with something, giving rise to a sense of urgency or excitement.

Example

The immediacy of digital communication has reshaped business operations.

デジタルコミュニケーションの即時性は、ビジネスの運営方法を変えました。

C1 adjective /ˈlaʊzi/

lousy

ひどい

Meaning

of very poor quality; bad or unpleasant

Example

He felt lousy after catching the flu.

インフルエンザにかかった後、彼はひどく感じた。

C2 adjective /ˈfrɛtfəl/

fretful

不安な

Meaning

Feeling or showing distress or irritation.

Example

The baby was fretful all night and could not sleep.

赤ちゃんは一晩中不安で眠れませんでした。

C2 adjective /vaɪˈkɛəriəs/

vicarious

幸福

Meaning

experienced through the feelings or actions of another person

Example

She felt vicarious excitement watching her son win the award.

彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、幸福を隠すことができなかった。

C1 noun koʊˈhisɪv ˈjunɪts

cohesive units

結束した単位

Meaning

Groups or organizations that work together as unified wholes, with members closely bound together.

Example

Early humans formed cohesive units for survival.

初期の人類は生存のために結束した単位を作った。

C1 noun /səˈprɛʃən/

suppression

抑制

Meaning

the act of forcibly stopping something or holding back feelings or actions

Example

The suppression of free speech led to protests.

言論の自由の抑制は抗議を引き起こした。

A1 verb /feɪs/

face

直面する

Meaning

to confront or deal with; to turn toward; to have the front in a particular direction

Example

She had to face many challenges in her new job.

彼女は新しい仕事で多くの課題に直面しなければならなかった。

B2 noun /ˈdɛpjʊti/

deputy

代理

Meaning

A person appointed as a substitute with power to act.

Example

The deputy will lead the meeting in the manager’s absence.

代理はマネージャー不在時に会議を主導します。

B2 noun /ˈɒfərɪŋ/

offering

オファリング

Meaning

something that is given, especially as a gift or contribution

Example

The company’s latest offering is an eco-friendly car.

会社の最新のオファリングは、エコフレンドリーな車です。

B2 noun ˈtrɪbjuːt

tribute

賛辞

Meaning

An act, statement, or gift that is intended to show gratitude, respect, or admiration.

Example

They paid tribute to the brave freedom fighters.

彼らは勇敢な自由戦士たちに賛辞を表した。

C2 adjective /ˌdɛməˈnaɪəkəl/

demoniacal

悪魔的な

Meaning

characteristic of or resembling a demon; wildly evil

Example

He gave a demoniacal laugh that terrified everyone.

彼は皆を恐れさせるような悪魔的な笑い声を上げた。

B2 noun /soʊp keɪs/

Soap case

石鹸ケース

Meaning

a container used to store soap

Example

She bought a beautiful soap case for the bathroom.

彼女はバスルーム用に美しい石鹸ケースを買いました。

C1 noun /mɪkst ɪˈkɒn.ə.mi/

mixed economy

混合経済

Meaning

An economic system where both government and private sector operate together.

Example

Most countries today follow a mixed economy model.

現在、ほとんどの国が混合経済モデルを採用しています。

B2 noun /dɛk/

deck

デッキ / プラットフォーム

Meaning

A flat surface or platform, often on a ship or building.

Example

We enjoyed the sunset from the upper deck of the ferry.

私たちはフェリーの上デッキから夕日を楽しみました。

C1 verb /bɪˈlɪtl/

belittle

軽視する

Meaning

To make someone or something seem less important or less valuable.

Example

He often belittled his coworkers to feel superior.

彼はしばしば自分を優位に感じるために同僚を軽視していた。

A2 adjective /ɪnˈtɛlɪdʒənt/

intelligent

賢い

Meaning

Having or showing high mental capacity, quick to learn and understand.

Example

She is one of the most intelligent students in the class.

彼女はクラスで最もインテリジェントな学生の一人です。

B2 noun /ˈspɛk.tə.kəl/

spectacle

ショー

Meaning

An impressive display or performance for viewers.

Example

The fireworks created a breathtaking spectacle in the night sky.

花火は夜空に壮大なショーを作り出しました。

C2 noun /ˈbʊlrʌʃ/

bulrush

ヨシ

Meaning

A tall plant with long leaves that grows in or near water, also known as a cattail.

Example

The pond was surrounded by tall bulrushes swaying in the wind.

池は風に揺れる高いヨシで囲まれていました。

C2 noun /ˈkænə/

Canna

カンナ

Meaning

a tropical flowering plant with large, colorful flowers and broad leaves

Example

The bright orange canna lilies grew tall beside the pond.

明るいオレンジ色のカンナリリーが池の横に高く成長しました。

C1 noun /nɒb/

Knob

ドアや引き出しの丸い取っ手; 機械の小さな丸いスイッチ

Meaning

a rounded handle on a door or drawer; a small rounded switch on a machine

Example

He turned the brass knob to open the old wooden door.

彼は古い木の扉を開けるために真鍮のノブを回した。

C2 noun /əbˈsɪdiən/

obsidian

オブシディアン (黒いガラスのような火山岩)

Meaning

A hard, dark, glasslike volcanic rock formed by rapid solidification of lava.

Example

The knife was made from sharp obsidian.

ナイフは鋭いオブシディアンで作られていた。

A2 noun /ˈmiːdiə/

Media

メディア

Meaning

The main means of mass communication regarded collectively

Example

The news was widely reported in all forms of media.

ニュースはすべてのメディアで広く報道されました。

B2 noun /dɪsˈmeɪ/

Dismay

失望; 驚き

Meaning

concern and distress caused by something unexpected; consternation or alarm

Example

To our dismay, the concert was cancelled due to severe weather conditions.

私たちの失望の中、コンサートは悪天候のためキャンセルされました。

B2 noun əˈmendmənt

amendment

修正案

Meaning

A minor change in a document.

Example

The amendment was not supported.

その修正案は支持されませんでした。

B2 verb /skwɒʃ/

squash

潰す

Meaning

to crush or squeeze something with force so that it becomes flat or broken

Example

She accidentally squashed the bug with her shoe.

彼女はうっかり靴で虫を潰しました。

C2 noun /ɪnˈsuːsiəns/

insouciance

無関心

Meaning

Casual lack of concern; indifference.

Example

She carried herself with an air of insouciance, unbothered by the challenges ahead.

彼女は無関心な態度で歩いていた、前にある挑戦を気にせずに。

C1 verb /ˈoʊvərˌhɔːl/

overhaul

完全な改修

Meaning

to examine thoroughly and repair or improve something that is worn or ineffective

Example

The company decided to overhaul its outdated computer system.

会社は古くなったコンピュータシステムのオーバーホールを決定した。

C2 noun /ˈseɪnjər/

seignior

封建領主

Meaning

A feudal lord; a man of authority in medieval Europe.

Example

The seignior demanded taxes from the peasants.

封建領主は農民から税金を要求した。

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。

B2 noun ˌæn.tiˈɒk.sɪ.dənts

antioxidants

抗酸化物質

Meaning

A substance that may prevent or delay some types of cell damage.

Example

Fruits and vegetables are rich in antioxidants.

果物や野菜には抗酸化物質が豊富に含まれています。

B1 adjective /ˈkriːmi/

creamy

クリームのような滑らかでリッチな質感

Meaning

having a smooth, rich texture like cream

Example

She poured a creamy sauce over the pasta.

彼女はパスタにクリーミーなソースをかけた。

B1 noun ˈθer.ə.pi

therapy

セラピー

Meaning

Treatment intended to relieve or heal a disorder; the treatment of a mental or physical disorder.

Example

Gene therapy offers hope for genetic disorders.

遺伝子治療は遺伝性疾患に希望を与えます。

B2 noun /kəˈmiː.li.ən/

Chameleon

カメレオン

Meaning

a lizard that can change color to match its surroundings

Example

The chameleon changed its color from green to brown.

カメレオンは緑色から茶色に色を変えました。

C1 noun /bɑːm/

balm

軟膏

Meaning

A soothing ointment or something that provides comfort or relief.

Example

The balm helped relieve the pain from her sunburn.

そのバームは日焼けの痛みを和らげるのに役立ちました。

A1 pronoun /maɪ/

my

私の

Meaning

used to indicate possession or ownership

Example

This is my book.

これは私の本です。

C2 noun /ˈlæŋɡər/

languor

倦怠

Meaning

A state of tiredness, inertia, or dreamy relaxation.

Example

The hot afternoon filled her with languor.

暑い午後は彼女を倦怠で満たしました。

C2 noun /məˈnɒkrəsi/

monocracy

独裁政治

Meaning

A system of government by a single person; autocracy.

Example

The nation suffered under decades of monocracy.

国は数十年にわたるモノクラシーの下で苦しんだ。

B1 noun ˈreɪn.fɒr.ɪst

rainforest

熱帯雨林

Meaning

A luxuriant, dense forest rich in biodiversity, found typically in tropical areas with consistently heavy rainfall.

Example

The Amazon rainforest is home to millions of species.

アマゾンの熱帯雨林は数百万種の生物の家です。

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。

B1 noun ɡrəʊθ

Growth

成長

Meaning

The process of increasing in physical size, number, value, or strength.

Example

Economic growth improves living conditions.

経済成長は生活水準を向上させます。

B2 noun /sɛnˈseɪʃən/

Sensation

感覚 / センセーション

Meaning

a physical feeling or perception resulting from something that happens to or comes into contact with the body; a widespread reaction of interest and excitement

Example

The new singer became an overnight sensation.

新しい歌手は一夜にしてセンセーションとなった。

A1 verb, noun /mɪs/

miss

失う / 恋しい

Meaning

to fail to hit, reach, or meet; to feel the absence of someone or something

Example

I really miss my family when I travel abroad.

海外旅行の際、家族を本当に恋しく感じます。

C1 verb /ˈstriːmlaɪnɪŋ/

streamlining

簡素化

Meaning

The process of making an organization or system more efficient by simplifying or eliminating unnecessary steps

Example

Streamlining processes can significantly reduce operational costs.

プロセスの簡素化は、運用コストを大幅に削減することができます。

B2 verb /ˈɡæmbəl/

gamble

ギャンブル

Meaning

to bet money on games of chance; to take a risky action

Example

He decided to gamble his savings on the stock market.

彼は株式市場に貯金を賭けることに決めました。

B1 noun /priːst/

priest

神父

Meaning

a person who performs religious duties and ceremonies

Example

The priest blessed the congregation during the Sunday service.

神父は日曜日の礼拝中に会衆に祝福を与えました。

C1 noun /ˈnoʊ.və/

Nova

新星

Meaning

a star that suddenly increases greatly in brightness

Example

Astronomers discovered a new nova in the constellation.

天文学者たちは星座で新しいノヴァを発見しました。

C2 verb /biˈætɪfaɪ/

beatify

列聖

Meaning

to make blessed or holy, especially in the Roman Catholic Church, to declare a deceased person to be among the blessed

Example

The pope decided to beatify the martyr for his faith and sacrifice.

教皇はその信仰と犠牲により、殉教者をビーティファイすることを決定しました。

A1 noun /ˈstɔːri/

story

物語

Meaning

a narrative of real or imaginary events

Example

She told a fascinating story about her travels.

彼女は旅行についての魅力的なストーリーを話しました。

A2 noun /ˈkɑr.pɪt/

Carpet

カーペット

Meaning

a floor covering made from thick woven fabric

Example

The Persian carpet in the living room was a family heirloom.

リビングルームのペルシャカーペットは家族の遺産でした。

A1 adjective/verb/adverb /friː/

free

自由

Meaning

Not under the control or in the power of another; able to act or be done as one wishes.

Example

The children are free to play outside.

子供たちは外で自由に遊べます。

C1 adjective /ˌoʊvərˈrɔt/

overwrought

興奮した / 過度に緊張した

Meaning

extremely agitated or nervous; excessively elaborate

Example

She was too overwrought to speak clearly after the accident.

事故後、彼女は興奮しすぎて、はっきりと話すことができなかった。

B2 noun /doʊs/

dose

用量

Meaning

a measured amount of a medicine or drug taken at one time

Example

The doctor prescribed one dose of the medicine every six hours.

医者は6時間ごとに1回薬のドーズを処方しました。

B2 noun /ˈsɪmp.təmz/

symptoms

症状

Meaning

signs or indications of a disease or condition

Example

Fever and cough are common symptoms of the flu.

熱と咳はインフルエンザの一般的な症状です。

C2 noun /ɪˌdʒækjʊˈleɪʃən/

ejaculation

射精 / 突然の叫び

Meaning

The action of suddenly saying something or the release of semen during sexual climax.

Example

His sudden ejaculation of joy surprised everyone in the room.

彼の突然の喜びの射精は部屋の中の誰もが驚いた。

C1 adjective /maɪˈkroʊ.bi.əl/

microbial

微生物の

Meaning

Related to bacteria, fungi, and other microscopic organisms.

Example

Microbial activity in the soil improves fertility.

土壌中の微生物活動は肥沃度を改善します。

B2 noun /ˈten.dər.nəs/

Tenderness

優しさ

Meaning

gentleness and kindness; the quality of being easily hurt or damaged

Example

The mother showed great tenderness while caring for her sick child.

母親は病気の子供を世話しながら大きな優しさを示しました。

B2 noun /stɑːr fɪʃ/

Star fish

ヒトデ

Meaning

a marine echinoderm with five or more radiating arms, typically found on the sea floor

Example

The starfish slowly moved across the ocean floor searching for food.

ヒトデはゆっくりと海底を動きながら食べ物を探した。

C2 adjective /ˈlɔːdəˌtɔːri/

laudatory

賞賛の

Meaning

Expressing praise or admiration.

Example

She wrote a laudatory review of the new book.

彼女は新しい本の賛辞のレビューを書いた。

B1 verb /ˈθretən/

threaten

脅す

Meaning

to express an intention to harm or punish someone; to be likely to cause harm

Example

The storm clouds threaten to bring heavy rain tonight.

嵐の雲は今夜激しい雨をもたらすと脅かしています。

C1 adjective /koʊˈɜːrsɪv/

coercive

強制的

Meaning

Relating to or using force or threats to make someone do something.

Example

The government faced criticism for adopting coercive measures against protestors.

政府は抗議者に対して強制的な措置を取ったことで批判を受けた。

B2 noun ˈθrɛʃhəʊld

threshold

閾値, 限界

Meaning

A point of entry or beginning; the magnitude or intensity that must be exceeded for a certain reaction to occur.

Example

Once the threshold for pest population is reached, measures must be taken.

害虫の個体数の閾値に達したら、対策を講じなければならない。

A2 noun /ɡoʊl/

Goal

目標; 目的地;

Meaning

the object of a person's ambition or effort; an aim or desired result; a point scored in sports

Example

Her goal is to become a doctor and help people in underserved communities.

彼女の目標は医者になり、支援が不足している地域の人々を助けることです。

B2 noun /ˈtɛrərɪst/

terrorist

テロリスト

Meaning

a person who uses violence or threats to intimidate or coerce, especially for political purposes

Example

The terrorist was arrested by the police after the attack.

テロリストは攻撃後、警察に逮捕されました。

A2 noun /ˈʌndərweər/

underwear

下着

Meaning

Clothing worn beneath outer clothes, typically next to the skin.

Example

He bought new underwear for the trip.

彼は旅行のために新しい下着を買った。

C2 noun /rɪˌnʌnsiˈeɪʃən/

renunciation

放棄

Meaning

the formal rejection or giving up of something, usually a belief, claim, or way of life

Example

His renunciation of worldly pleasures impressed the monks.

彼の世俗的な楽しみへの放棄は僧侶たちに感銘を与えました。

C2 noun /əˈdʌltərənt/

adulterant

不純物

Meaning

a substance added to something else, often food or drink, to reduce its quality or strength

Example

The laboratory found an adulterant in the milk samples.

実験室はミルクのサンプルに不純物を発見しました。

C2 adjective /ˌmɔːrɡəˈnætɪk/

morganatic

モルガナティック結婚

Meaning

relating to a marriage in which one partner, usually of lower social rank, does not share the titles or privileges of the other

Example

The prince entered into a morganatic marriage with a commoner.

王子は平民とモルガナティック結婚をしました。

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。

C1 verb /sɪˈsiːd/

secede

脱退する

Meaning

To formally withdraw from a political or organizational union.

Example

Several states threatened to secede from the union.

いくつかの州は連邦から脱退すると脅迫した。

C2 noun /ˌprɒdɪˈɡæləti/

prodigality

浪費

Meaning

the quality of being wastefully extravagant

Example

His prodigality with money left him bankrupt.

彼の浪費癖が彼を破産させた。

C2 adjective /sɒmˈnɪfərəs/

somniferous

眠気を引き起こす

Meaning

Tending to induce sleep; soporific.

Example

The professor's somniferous lecture put half the class to sleep.

教授のソムニフェラスな講義はクラスの半分を眠らせた。

B2 adjective /ˈɔː.də.li/

Orderly

整然とした; 系統的な; 平和的な

Meaning

well-organized; systematic; peaceful

Example

Please keep your desk orderly and clean.

デスクを整然とした状態できれいに保ってください。

C2 noun /ˈnɪk.næk/

knickknack

幸福

Meaning

A small decorative object, especially in a house.

Example

The shelf was full of little knickknacks collected from their travels.

彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、喜びを隠すことができませんでした。

B2 adjective /ˌʌnɪnˈfɔːrmd/

uninformed

情報に疎い

Meaning

lacking knowledge or awareness about a particular subject; not educated or informed

Example

The decision was made by an uninformed committee.

その決定は情報に疎い委員会によって下された。

A1 noun /miːt/

Meat

肉

Meaning

animal flesh used as food

Example

We bought fresh meat from the butcher shop.

私たちは肉屋から新鮮な肉を買いました。

C1 adjective /ɪnˈdetɪd/

Indebted

借金がある; 感謝している

Meaning

owing money or gratitude to someone; obligated; grateful

Example

I am deeply indebted to my teacher for all her guidance.

私は先生のすべての指導に深く感謝しています。

C2 prefix /dɪs-/

dys-

異常、悪い、困難、または欠陥を意味する接頭辞

Meaning

A prefix meaning abnormal, bad, difficult, or impaired.

Example

Words like 'dysfunction' and 'dyslexia' use the prefix dys- to indicate difficulty or impairment.

'ディスファンクション'や'ディスレクシア'のような言葉は、困難や障害を示すためにディス-という接頭辞を使用します。

A1 noun /wɜːrd/

word

単語

Meaning

a single distinct meaningful element of speech or writing

Example

He looked up the word in the dictionary.

彼は辞書でその単語を調べました。

C1 noun /straɪf/

strife

争い、闘争

Meaning

angry or violent conflict; struggle or discord

Example

The region has been torn apart by political strife.

その地域は政治的な争いで引き裂かれました。

C1 noun /ˈpɪntʃərz/

pinchers

ピンセット

Meaning

a tool used for gripping or squeezing objects

Example

Use the pinchers to remove the hot coal safely.

熱い炭を安全に取り除くためにピンチャーズを使ってください。

C1 verb /ˌmɪsɪnˈtɜːrprɪt/

misinterpret

誤解する

Meaning

to understand or explain something wrongly

Example

He misinterpreted her silence as agreement.

彼は彼女の沈黙を同意と誤解した。

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。

B2 noun /ˈrest.ləs.nəs/

Restlessness

不安

Meaning

the inability to rest or relax as a result of anxiety or boredom

Example

His restlessness during the long meeting was obvious to everyone.

長い会議中、彼の不安は全員に明らかだった。

C1 noun /ˈsɪməli/

simile

直喩

Meaning

A figure of speech involving the comparison of one thing with another using 'like' or 'as'.

Example

She used a simile to describe her eyes as bright as stars.

彼女は自分の目を星のように明るいと表現するために直喩を使いました。

A2 noun ˈɡʌvəmənt

government

政府

Meaning

The governing body of a nation, state, or community; the system by which a state or community is governed.

Example

The government rejected the demands.

政府は要求を拒否した。

C2 adjective /ʌnˈblʌʃɪŋ/

Unblushing

恥知らずな; 図々しい

Meaning

showing no shame or embarrassment; boldly shameless

Example

He told the unblushing lie without any hesitation.

彼はためらうことなく無恥な嘘をついた。

C2 adjective /həˈmɑː.lə.ɡəs/

homologous

同源 (構造)

Meaning

Having the same relation, relative position, or structure, especially due to evolutionary origin.

Example

The wings of bats and the arms of humans are homologous structures.

コウモリの翼と人間の腕は同源の構造です。

C2 adjective /kənˈfɔːrməbl/

conformable

適合する

Meaning

Capable of being adapted or consistent with something; compliant.

Example

His actions were conformable to the rules of the institution.

彼の行動はその機関の規則に適合していました。

C1 noun /ˈkærət/

carat

宝石の重さの単位

Meaning

a unit of weight for precious stones, equal to 200 milligrams

Example

She received a two-carat diamond ring for her engagement.

彼女は婚約のために2カラットのダイヤモンドリングをもらいました。

A2 noun /leŋθ/

Length

長さ

Meaning

the measurement or extent of something from end to end; the greater of two or the greatest of three dimensions

Example

The length of the table is two meters.

テーブルの長さは2メートルです。

B2 adjective /rɪˈnjuː.ə.bəl/

renewable

再生可能

Meaning

Able to be renewed or replaced naturally; not depleted when used.

Example

Renewable resources minimize environmental damage.

再生可能な資源は環境へのダメージを最小限に抑えます。

C2 adjective /ˌhɛtərəʊˈmɔːrfɪk/

heteromorphic

異形の

Meaning

Having different forms or shapes, especially in the same species or organism.

Example

Butterflies are heteromorphic during their life cycle, changing forms from larva to adult.

蝶々はそのライフサイクルの中で異形であり、幼虫から成虫に変化します。

B1 noun /ˌɒpəˈreɪʃən/

operation

手術

Meaning

an act or process of functioning or operating

Example

The hospital performed a successful operation.

病院は成功した手術を行いました。

B1 adjective /ˈklæsɪk/

classic

クラシック, 優れた

Meaning

Judged over a period of time to be of the highest quality and outstanding of its kind.

Example

That movie is a classic example of 90s comedy.

その映画は90年代のコメディのクラシックな例です。

C1 noun /dɪˈstɔːrʃən/

distortion

歪曲、誤った提示

Meaning

the action of twisting, changing, or misrepresenting the shape, sound, or truth of something

Example

There was a distortion in the radio signal.

ラジオ信号に歪曲がありました。

C2 adjective /mɛnˈdeɪʃəs/

mendacious

虚偽の

Meaning

not telling the truth; lying

Example

The politician was known for his mendacious statements.

その政治家は嘘の発言で知られていました。

B1 noun /steɪk/

steak

ステーキ

Meaning

a thick slice of meat, typically beef, cooked by grilling or frying

Example

He ordered a grilled steak with vegetables.

彼は野菜と一緒にグリルされたステーキを注文しました。

A2 noun /məˈʃiːn/

machine

機械

Meaning

A device with moving parts that uses energy to perform a particular task.

Example

This washing machine is very efficient.

この洗濯機は非常に効率的です。

C2 adjective /ˈvɒl.jʊ.bəl/

Voluble

おしゃべりな; 多弁な

Meaning

speaking fluently and readily; talkative; having a continuous flow of words

Example

The voluble salesman talked for hours about his products.

おしゃべりなセールスマンは自分の製品について何時間も話し続けました。

A1 noun /ˈfriː taɪm/

free time

自由時間

Meaning

time when a person is not working or occupied and can do activities they enjoy

Example

She likes to read books in her free time.

彼女は自由時間に本を読むのが好きです。

C1 noun /ˈneɪ.vəl/

Navel

へその緒

Meaning

the small hollow in the center of the stomach where the umbilical cord was attached

Example

The baby's navel cord fell off after a week.

赤ちゃんのへその緒は1週間後に取れました。

A2 noun/verb /ˈbʌdʒɪt/

budget

予算

Meaning

An estimate of income and expenditure for a set period of time; to plan expenses and income.

Example

The family created a budget to manage their expenses.

家族は支出を管理するために予算を作成しました。

B2 verb ˈel.ɪ.veɪt

elevate

高める、上げる、より重要または印象的なレベルに引き上げる

Meaning

To lift to a higher position; to raise to a more important or impressive level.

Example

Good leadership can elevate team performance.

良いリーダーシップはチームのパフォーマンスを高めることができます。

C2 noun /ˌbluː ˈblʌd/

Blue-blood

ブルーブラッド

Meaning

a person of noble birth; aristocrat

Example

She came from a family of blue-bloods with centuries of royal heritage.

彼女は数世代にわたる王室の遺産を持つブルーブラッドの家族から来ました。

B2 verb /prəˈvoʊk/

provoke

挑発する

Meaning

To cause someone to become angry or to cause a reaction.

Example

His words provoked a heated argument.

彼の言葉は激しい議論を引き起こした。

B1 noun /ˈɡædʒ.ɪt/

gadget

装置

Meaning

A small mechanical or electronic device with a particular function, often novel or useful.

Example

He loves buying the latest kitchen gadgets.

彼は最新のキッチンガジェットを買うのが好きです。

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。

C2 noun kəmˈpʌŋk.ʃən

compunction

後悔

集中する

Meaning

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

Example

She tried to concentrate on her studies despite the noise.

騒音にもかかわらず、彼女は勉強に集中しようとした。