B2 verb /blɜːr/

blur

ぼやける

Meaning

to make something unclear or difficult to see

Example

Tears blurred her vision.

涙が彼女の視界をぼやけさせた。

B2 noun /ˌsɛkʃuˈæləti/

sexuality

セクシュアリティ

Meaning

a person's capacity for sexual feelings and orientation

Example

She spoke openly about her sexuality and identity.

彼女は自分のセクシュアリティとアイデンティティについてオープンに話しました。

B2 adjective /ʌnˈdʒʌst/

Unjust

不当な; 不正な

Meaning

not fair or right; morally wrong

Example

The punishment was unjust for such a minor offense.

その罰は軽微な違反に対して不当でした。

B2 noun /dɪˈsen.dənt/

Descendant

子孫

Meaning

a person who is descended from a particular ancestor; offspring of a later generation

Example

She discovered that she was a descendant of European royalty through genealogy research.

彼女は系譜研究を通じて、ヨーロッパの王族の子孫であることを発見しました。

B2 adjective /ˈtrʌst.wɜː.ði/

Trustworthy

信頼できる

Meaning

able to be relied on as honest or truthful; deserving of trust

Example

He is a trustworthy friend who always keeps his promises.

彼はいつも約束を守る信頼できる友人です。

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。

B2 verb /kɜːrb/

curb

抑制する / 制御する

Meaning

to restrain, control, or limit something

Example

The government took steps to curb inflation.

政府はインフレを抑制するために措置を取った。

B2 noun prəˈdʒɛk.ʃən

projection

声の投影

Meaning

The strength and range of voice when speaking.

Example

Proper projection ensures that every listener hears clearly.

適切なプロジェクションは、すべての聴衆が明確に聞こえることを保証します。

B2 verb, noun /dɒn/

don

着る / リーダー

Meaning

to put on (an article of clothing); also used as a title for a respected person

Example

She donned her coat before leaving.

彼女は出かける前にコートを着た。

B2 noun /sɪnˈserɪti/

Sincerity

誠実さ

Meaning

the quality of being free from pretense or deceit; honesty

Example

His sincerity in apologizing was evident to everyone.

彼の謝罪の真摯さは、すべての人に明らかだった。

B2 noun /ɪˈlɛktrɪk drɪl/

Electric drill

電動ドリル

Meaning

A power tool used for drilling holes in various materials

Example

He used an electric drill to make holes in the wall for hanging pictures.

彼は壁に絵を掛けるために電動ドリルを使って穴を開けました。

B2 verb /ˈkɒntəmpleɪt/

contemplate

Meaning

to think deeply and carefully about something; to consider thoughtfully

Example

She sat quietly to contemplate her future plans.

B2 adverb /hɛns/

hence

それゆえ

Meaning

for this reason; as a result

Example

She was the best candidate, hence she was chosen for the job.

彼女は最良の候補者であったため、仕事のために選ばれました。

B2 adverb /ˌðɛərˈbaɪ/

Thereby

それによって;

Meaning

as a result of that; by that means

Example

He worked hard and thereby achieved success.

彼は一生懸命働き、それによって成功を収めました。

B2 noun /sərˈvaɪvər/

Survivor

生き残った人、特に他の人が亡くなった後に生き残った人

Meaning

a person who survives, especially a person remaining alive after an event in which others have died

Example

She is a cancer survivor who now helps other patients.

彼女はがんのサバイバーで、今は他の患者を助けています。

B2 noun /ˈdiː.sən.si/

Decency

品位

Meaning

behavior that conforms to accepted standards of morality or respectability

Example

She had the decency to apologize for her mistake immediately.

彼女はすぐに自分の間違いを謝る品位を示しました。

B2 adjective, noun /ˈfeɪʃəl/

facial

フェイシャル

Meaning

Relating to the face; a beauty treatment for the face

Example

She booked a facial at the spa.

彼女はスパでフェイシャルを予約しました。

B2 noun /ˈspɛktrəm/

spectrum

スペクトル

Meaning

A range of different things, often related to colors, ideas, or classifications.

Example

The festival attracted people from across the political spectrum.

その祭りは政治的スペクトル全体から人々を引き付けました。

B2 verb /hɔːnt/

haunt

悩ませる

Meaning

to trouble persistently; to visit as a ghost

Example

The old memories still haunt me.

古い記憶は今でも私を悩ませている。

B2 adjective /dɪˈpɛndəbl/

dependable

信頼できる

Meaning

able to be trusted or relied on; consistently reliable

Example

She is a dependable colleague who always meets deadlines.

彼女はいつも締め切りを守る信頼できる同僚です。

B2 noun /ˈtrɔːmə/

trauma

トラウマ

Meaning

a deeply distressing or disturbing experience; physical injury or emotional shock

Example

The accident left her with lasting emotional trauma.

その事故は彼女に永続的な感情的トラウマを残した。

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 adjective /ˈprɪv.ə.lɪdʒd/

Privileged

恵まれた

Meaning

having special advantages; favored; elite

Example

She comes from a privileged background with many opportunities.

彼女は機会に恵まれた背景を持っている。

B2 verb /saɪt/

cite

引用する

Meaning

to quote; to mention as an example or proof

Example

The lawyer cites relevant case law.

弁護士は関連する判例法を引用します。

B2 noun /ˈwɪzərd/

Wizard

魔法使い

Meaning

a man who is supposed to have magical powers; a person who is very skilled in a particular area

Example

The wizard performed amazing magic tricks.

その魔法使いは驚くべき魔法のトリックを披露しました。

B2 adjective ˈstrʌktʃərd

structured

構造化

Meaning

Having a clear organization or framework; systematically arranged.

Example

A structured execution plan is crucial for success.

構造化された実行計画は成功にとって重要です。

B2 verb /səˈrɛndər/

surrender

降伏する

Meaning

to give up or yield to an opponent or authority

Example

The army finally surrendered after weeks of fighting.

数週間の戦闘の後、軍隊は最終的に降伏しました。

B2 adjective /ʌnˈdɪvaɪdɪd/

Undivided

分割されていない; 完全な; 分けられていない

Meaning

whole; complete; not separated or split

Example

The team showed undivided attention to the coach's instructions.

チームはコーチの指示に対して分け隔てなく注意を示しました。

B2 verb /ˈhʌvər/

hover

空中で一箇所に留まる、前後に動かない

Meaning

to remain in the air in one place without moving forward or backward

Example

The helicopter hovered over the city.

ヘリコプターは街の上空で浮かんでいました。

B2 adjective /ˈprɒb.ə.bəl/

Probable

可能性がある

Meaning

likely to happen; expected; plausible

Example

It is probable that it will rain tomorrow according to the weather forecast.

天気予報によると、明日は雨が降る可能性が高いです。

B2 noun /dʒiˈɒl.ə.dʒi/

geology

地質学

Meaning

the science that deals with the Earth's physical structure and substances

Example

She studied geology to understand earthquakes.

彼女は地震を理解するために地質学を学びました。

B2 adjective /kəmˈpærətɪv/

Comparative

比較の

Meaning

involving comparison between two or more things; relative

Example

The study showed comparative results between different teaching methods.

研究は異なる教育方法間の比較結果を示しました。

B2 noun əˈsʌmp.ʃənz

assumptions

仮定

Meaning

Things that are accepted as true or certain to happen, without proof.

Example

His assumptions about the project were completely wrong.

彼のプロジェクトに関する仮定は完全に間違っていた。

B2 adjective /ˌɑːp.təˈmɪs.tɪk/

optimistic

楽観的

Meaning

hopeful and confident about the future

Example

She is optimistic about the success of her new project.

彼女は新しいプロジェクトの成功に楽観的です。

B2 noun /taɪd/

Tide

潮汐

Meaning

the alternate rising and falling of the sea, usually twice in each lunar day, due to the attraction of the moon and sun

Example

The fishermen waited for high tide to launch their boats.

漁師たちは高潮を待ってボートを出すために待っていました。

B2 adjective /ˈhoʊmli/

Homely

シンプルで快適; 飾らない; 外見が素朴; 居心地の良い、親しみやすい

Meaning

simple and comfortable; unpretentious; plain in appearance; cozy and familiar

Example

She enjoyed the homely atmosphere of the small café.

彼女は小さなカフェの居心地の良い雰囲気を楽しんでいた。

B2 adjective /ˈsɛkʃʊəl/

sexual

セクシャル

Meaning

relating to the instincts, physiological processes, and activities connected with physical attraction or intimate physical contact between individuals

Example

The sexual health of individuals is an important topic in modern medicine.

個々の性の健康は現代医学において重要なトピックです。

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。

B2 adjective /ɪnˈtækt/

intact

完全

Meaning

Remaining whole, complete, and undamaged.

Example

Despite the storm, the old house remained intact.

嵐にもかかわらず、古い家は完全な状態を保っていました。

B2 verb prəˈmoʊtɪŋ

promoting

促進する

Meaning

Supporting or actively encouraging; helping to develop or increase.

Example

Promoting practical education ensures skill development.

実践的な教育を促進することは、スキルの発展を確実にします。

B2 noun /səkˈses.ər/

Successor

後継者

Meaning

a person who succeeds another in office; someone who takes over a position or role

Example

The CEO announced his retirement and named his successor for the company.

CEOは退職を発表し、会社の後継者を指名しました。

B2 noun ˈɪnər strɛŋkθ

inner strength

内面の強さ

Meaning

Mental or spiritual power that helps a person cope with difficulties.

Example

Community service fosters inner strength in individuals.

コミュニティサービスは個人に内面的な強さを育む。

B2 noun /brɑːnz/

bronze

銅

Meaning

a metal made by combining copper and tin, often used for statues and medals

Example

The statue was made of solid bronze.

その像は固い銅でできていました。

B2 noun /ˈnɪk.neɪm/

Nickname

ニックネーム

Meaning

a familiar or humorous name given to a person instead of their real name

Example

His nickname is 'Tiger' because he's so brave.

彼のニックネームは 'タイガー' です。なぜなら彼はとても勇敢だからです。

B2 verb /ɪnˈsʌlt/

insult

侮辱する

Meaning

to speak or act in a way that hurts someone's feelings or shows disrespect

Example

He felt insulted by her rude comments.

彼は彼女の失礼なコメントで侮辱されたと感じた。

B2 adjective /ˈpəʊstwɔːr/

postwar

戦後

Meaning

occurring or existing after a war

Example

The postwar period saw significant economic growth.

戦後の時期には、顕著な経済成長が見られました。

B2 verb /dɪsˈkɑːrd/

discard

捨てる

Meaning

to throw away something that is no longer needed

Example

She decided to discard the old clothes.

彼女は古い服を捨てることに決めました。

B2 noun /fɪˈlɒsəfə/

philosopher

哲学者

Meaning

a person engaged in the study of philosophy or in serious thinking about fundamental questions

Example

Socrates was a famous philosopher of ancient Greece.

ソクラテスは古代ギリシャの有名な哲学者でした。

B2 noun /ˈaɪkɒn/

icon

アイコン, 象徴

Meaning

A person or thing regarded as a symbol of something, or a graphic symbol on a screen.

Example

The singer became a cultural icon.

その歌手は文化的なアイコンとなった。

B2 verb /dɪsˈmɪs/

dismiss

解雇する, 却下する

Meaning

to remove someone from a job or position; to decide something is not important

Example

The manager dismissed the employee for being late too often.

マネージャーは遅刻が多すぎるため、従業員を解雇しました。

B2 noun /ˌmɪs.ʌn.dəˈstæn.dɪŋ/

Misunderstanding

誤解

Meaning

A failure to understand something correctly; a disagreement or confusion between people

Example

The argument was caused by a simple misunderstanding.

その議論は単純な誤解から生じた。

B2 noun ˈbentʃ.mɑːk

benchmark

基準

Meaning

A standard or point of reference against which things may be compared or assessed.

Example

Sabah Al Ahmad Sea City sets a benchmark in sustainability.

サバ・アル・アハマド海港都市は、持続可能性の基準を設定しました。

B2 noun /ˌæbəˈlɪʃən/

abolition

廃止

Meaning

the act of formally ending or eliminating a system, practice, or institution

Example

The abolition of slavery was a major milestone in human rights history.

奴隷制度の廃止は人権の歴史における重要な節目でした。

B2 noun /ˈwɜːrkɪŋ mæn/

working-man

労働者

Meaning

a man engaged in manual labor or industrial work, often considered as part of the working class

Example

The working-man fought hard for better wages and conditions.

労働者はより良い賃金と条件のために懸命に戦った。

B2 noun /θret/

Threat

脅威

Meaning

a statement of intention to inflict harm; a person or thing likely to cause danger

Example

The storm poses a serious threat to coastal areas.

嵐は沿岸地域に深刻な脅威をもたらします。

B2 adjective /mæɡˈnɛtɪk/

magnetic

磁気

Meaning

having the power to attract metal objects or to attract people or things in a strong way

Example

The magnetic field of the Earth protects us from harmful solar radiation.

地球の磁場は有害な太陽放射から私たちを守ります。

B2 adverb /sɪˈvɪərli/

severely

ひどく

Meaning

to a great degree; very seriously or harshly

Example

The patient was severely injured in the accident.

患者は事故でひどく負傷しました。

B2 noun, verb /ˈævəlæntʃ/

avalanche

Meaning

(noun) a mass of snow, ice, and rocks falling rapidly down a mountainside; a sudden overwhelming quantity; (verb) to descend like an avalanche

Example

The avalanche buried the mountain road under tons of snow.

B2 noun/adjective /kənˈstɪtʃuənt/

constituent

構成要素 / 有権者

Meaning

Noun: A member of a constituency or an essential part of something. Adjective: Being a necessary part of a whole.

Example

The senator met with his constituents to discuss local issues.

上院議員は地元の問題を議論するために選挙区の有権者と会いました。

B2 noun /ˈpæʃ.ən/

Passion

情熱

Meaning

strong enthusiasm or excitement for something; intense emotion or feeling

Example

Her passion for music led her to become a professional singer.

音楽への情熱が彼女をプロの歌手に導いた。

B2 verb /ɪnˈsɜːrt/

insert

挿入する

Meaning

to put or place something into something else

Example

Please insert the key into the lock.

鍵をロックに挿入してください。

B2 adjective /ˈsiː.z ə n.əl/

Seasonal

季節的

Meaning

relating to or occurring in a particular season; changing according to the seasons

Example

Many businesses hire seasonal workers during the holidays.

多くの企業は休暇中に季節労働者を雇います。

B2 noun/verb /ˈsoʊ.ɪŋ/

sewing

裁縫

Meaning

The activity or skill of joining fabric using a needle and thread

Example

She enjoys sewing her own clothes on weekends.

彼女は週末に自分の服を裁縫するのを楽しみます。

B2 verb /kənˈsiːv/

conceive

思いつく, 妊娠する

Meaning

to form or imagine an idea in the mind; to become pregnant

Example

It is hard to conceive how such an idea could succeed.

そのようなアイデアが成功する方法を考えるのは難しい。

B2 noun /ˈfleɪ.vər/

Flavour

風味

Meaning

the distinctive taste of a food or drink; a particular quality or atmosphere

Example

The soup had a rich flavour of herbs and spices from the garden.

スープには庭からのハーブとスパイスの豊かな風味がありました。

B2 verb /bɪˈwɛər/

beware

気をつける

Meaning

to be cautious or alert about a potential danger or problem

Example

Beware of the dog near the gate.

ゲート近くの犬に気をつけてください。

B2 adjective /səˈpɔːtɪv/

supportive

支援的な

Meaning

providing encouragement or emotional help to someone

Example

She was very supportive during my difficult times.

彼女は私の困難な時期に非常に支援的でした。

B2 noun /kənˈvɜː.ʃən/

Conversion

コンバージョン, 変化, 変換

Meaning

The process of changing or causing something to change from one form to another.

Example

High website conversion rates indicate effective marketing.

ウェブサイトのコンバージョン率の高さは、効果的なマーケティングを示しています。

B2 noun /ˈmoʊ.tɪv/

Motive

動機; 理由; 刺激

Meaning

a reason for doing something; what drives someone to act

Example

The police are investigating the motive for the crime.

警察は犯罪の動機を調査しています。

B2 noun /ˌrezəˈveɪʃən/

Reservation

予約

Meaning

the action of reserving something; an arrangement whereby something is reserved for a particular person; a qualification to an expression of agreement or approval

Example

I made a reservation at the restaurant for tonight.

今夜のレストランの予約をしました。

B2 noun /ˈɑːnər/

honor

名誉

Meaning

high respect; great esteem

Example

He received an award in honor of his achievements.

彼は業績を讃えて名誉を受け取った。

B2 noun səbˈstænʃəl ˈɪmpækt

substantial impact

重大な影響

Meaning

A significant, considerable, and meaningful effect or influence.

Example

Substantial impact is possible even with a few hours of volunteering.

少しの時間のボランティア活動でも重大な影響を与えることができます。

B2 verb /pərˈsiːvd/

perceived

幸福

Meaning

to become aware of something through the senses or the mind; to understand or interpret

Example

She perceived a hint of sadness in his voice.

彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、幸せを隠せませんでした。

B2 noun /ræɡ/

Rag

古い布; 掃除に使われる擦り切れた衣類

Meaning

a piece of old cloth used for cleaning; worn-out clothing

Example

She used an old rag to clean the dusty table.

彼女は古い布を使って、ほこりだらけのテーブルを掃除しました。

B2 noun /ˈprəʊsesə/

processor

プロセッサ

Meaning

a machine or device that processes something, especially a computer's central processing unit (CPU)

Example

The new laptop has a faster processor.

新しいノートパソコンにはより高速なプロセッサがあります。

B2 noun əˈmend.mənts

amendments

修正案

Meaning

Changes or additions made to improve a text, law, or constitution.

Example

Amendments reflect evolving public needs.

修正案は進化する公共のニーズを反映しています。

B2 verb /ɪˈvækjueɪt/

evacuate

避難する

Meaning

To remove people from a dangerous place to safety.

Example

The residents were ordered to evacuate the building after the fire alarm.

火災警報後、住民は建物から避難するよう命じられました。

B2 noun /ˈhɛdˌkwɔːrtərz/

headquarters

本社

Meaning

The main office or center of operations of an organization.

Example

The company’s headquarters is located in New York.

その会社の本社はニューヨークにあります。

B2 noun ˌsɛlf.kənˈtrəʊl

self-control

自己制御

Meaning

The ability to control one's emotions, behavior, and desires in order to obtain some reward, or avoid some punishment, typically in the longer term.

Example

Self-control is important for maintaining a balanced life.

自己制御はバランスの取れた生活を維持するために重要です。

B2 noun ˌkɒn.fɪ.den.ʃiˈæl.ɪ.ti

confidentiality

機密性

Meaning

The state of keeping or being kept secret or private

Example

Confidentiality is crucial in data security.

機密性はデータセキュリティにおいて重要です。

B2 adjective /dɪˈstɜː.bɪŋ/

disturbing

気になる

Meaning

causing anxiety, worry, or emotional distress

Example

The news about the accident was deeply disturbing.

事故のニュースは非常に気分を害するものでした。

B2 verb /ˈtɛmpər/

temper

調整する

Meaning

to moderate, soften, or tone down something; also to strengthen by heat treatment (as in metal).

Example

She tried to temper her criticism with kindness.

彼女は優しさで批判を和らげようとした。

B2 verb /tʌk/

tuck

タック

Meaning

to push or fold something neatly into a particular place

Example

She tucked the blanket around the baby to keep him warm.

彼女は赤ちゃんの周りに毛布をタックして温かく保ちました。

B2 noun /kəˈlɑːʒ/

collage

コラージュ

Meaning

A piece of art made by sticking various materials such as photographs or paper onto a surface.

Example

She created a collage using old magazine pictures.

彼女は古い雑誌の写真を使ってコラージュを作りました。

B2 adjective /ʌnˈɑːrmd/

unarmed

非武装

Meaning

Not equipped with or carrying weapons

Example

The police found the suspect unarmed during the search.

警察は捜索中に容疑者が武装していないことを発見した。

B2 adjective /dɪˈziːzd/

Diseased

病気の; 患者の

Meaning

affected by disease; suffering from illness; sick

Example

The diseased tree had to be removed from the garden.

病気の木は庭から取り除かれなければならなかった。

B2 noun /taɪˈfuːn/

typhoon

台風

Meaning

a tropical storm in the region of the Indian or western Pacific oceans

Example

The typhoon caused severe flooding in the coastal areas.

台風は沿岸地域に甚大な洪水を引き起こしました。

B2 noun /ˈʃɔːrt.kʌm.ɪŋ/

Shortcoming

欠点; 不足; 短所

Meaning

a fault or failure to meet a certain standard; a deficiency

Example

Despite his many talents, he has some shortcomings.

彼の多くの才能にもかかわらず、いくつかの欠点があります。

B2 adjective /ˈhɑːrti/

Hearty

熱心で友好的; 豊富で栄養豊富

Meaning

enthusiastic and friendly; substantial and nourishing

Example

He gave us a hearty welcome when we arrived at his home.

彼は私たちが家に到着したとき、熱心な歓迎をしてくれました。

B2 noun /ˈfæntəsi/

fantasy

ファンタジー

Meaning

a creation of the imagination, especially something improbable or impossible

Example

She has a vivid fantasy about traveling to space.

彼女は宇宙旅行に関する生き生きとしたファンタジーを持っています。

B2 adjective /steɪl/

Stale

古くなった; しけた; 新鮮でない

Meaning

no longer fresh; lacking originality or novelty

Example

The bread became stale after sitting out for three days.

パンは三日後に古くなった。

B2 adjective ˈræd.ɪ.kəl

radical

伝統的な信念やシステムに反する根本的な変化をもたらす能力がある

Meaning

Capable of bringing fundamental changes opposite to conventional beliefs or systems.

Example

The leader proposed radical economic reforms.

リーダーはラディカルな経済改革を提案しました。

B2 noun/verb /ˈwɒf.əl/

waffle

ワッフル (食品), あいまいに話す

Meaning

as noun: a crisp cake with a pattern of deep squares; as verb: to speak or write vaguely without making a clear decision

Example

He kept waffling instead of making a decision.

彼は決定を下す代わりに、ずっと迷っていました。

B2 noun /ɪmˈbærəsmənt/

embarrassment

恥ずかしさ

Meaning

a feeling of self-consciousness, shame, or awkwardness

Example

Her face turned red with embarrassment after the mistake.

彼女は間違いを犯した後、恥ずかしさで顔が赤くなった。

B2 noun /aɪˌdɛntɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

identification

身分証明

Meaning

the process of recognizing or proving who or what someone or something is

Example

You need proper identification to enter the building.

ビルに入るには適切な身分証明が必要です。

B2 noun /ˈmaɪnɪŋ/

mining

採掘

Meaning

the process of extracting valuable minerals or other resources from the earth

Example

Mining in this area has increased in recent years.

この地域での採掘は近年増加しています。

B2 verb /ˈtrɪɡər/

trigger

引き金

Meaning

To cause something to happen or start, often suddenly.

Example

The loud noise triggered the alarm system.

大きな音がアラームシステムをトリガーした。

B2 noun /ˈkaʊn.səl.ər/

counselor

カウンセラー

Meaning

a person trained to give guidance on personal, social, or psychological problems

Example

The school counselor helped the student deal with stress.

学校のカウンセラーは学生がストレスに対処する手助けをしました。

B2 adjective /ˌnɒnˈprɒfɪt/

nonprofit

非営利団体

Meaning

an organization that does not aim to make a profit, often serving a social or charitable purpose.

Example

She works for a nonprofit organization that helps children.

彼女は子供たちを助ける非営利団体で働いています。

B2 noun ˈæɡ.rɪ.kʌl.tʃɚ

agriculture

農業

Meaning

The science or practice of farming, including cultivation of the soil for the growing of crops and the rearing of animals to provide food, wool, and other products.

Example

Sustainable agriculture can help protect the environment.

持続可能な農業は環境保護に役立ちます。

B2 noun /ˈɒs.trɪtʃ/

Ostrich

ダチョウ

Meaning

a large flightless bird native to Africa with long legs and neck

Example

The ostrich is the world's largest bird.

ダチョウは世界最大の鳥です。

B2 adjective + noun ˈɒptɪməl ˈtempərətʃər

optimal temperature

最適温度

Meaning

The best or most favorable temperature for a particular purpose

Example

Winter provides optimal temperature for farming.

冬は農業に最適な温度を提供します。

B2 adjective /ˌærəˈmætɪk/

aromatic

香り高い

Meaning

Having a pleasant and distinctive smell.

Example

The chef used aromatic herbs to flavor the dish.

シェフは料理の味を引き立てるために香り高いハーブを使いました。

B2 adjective /lɪˈdʒɪt.ɪ.mət/

Legitimate

合法的な; 有効な; 本物の; 妥当な

Meaning

lawful; valid; genuine; reasonable

Example

He has a legitimate reason for being late.

彼には遅刻の正当な理由がある。

B2 noun /ˈpʌŋk.tʃər/

Puncture

パンク

Meaning

a small hole in a tire that causes air to escape

Example

I had to fix a puncture in my bicycle tire this morning.

今朝、自転車のタイヤのパンクを修理しなければなりませんでした。

B2 noun /ˌtɜːrməˈnɑːlədʒi/

terminology

用語

Meaning

the set of technical or special words used in a particular subject

Example

Medical terminology can be difficult for new students to understand.

医学用語は新しい学生にとって理解が難しいことがあります。

B2 noun /dɪsˈkloʊʒər/

disclosure

開示

Meaning

the action of making something known or public

Example

The disclosure of the company's financial status was delayed.

会社の財務状況の開示は遅れました。

B2 verb, noun /ˈtæk.əl/

tackle

Meaning

to try to deal with or solve a difficult problem; to physically stop someone in sports by knocking them down

Example

The coach taught the players how to tackle properly.

B2 noun /əˈstrɒnəmər/

astronomer

天文学者

Meaning

a scientist who studies the stars, planets, and the universe

Example

The astronomer observed the new comet through his telescope.

天文学者は望遠鏡を使って新しい彗星を観察しました。

B2 verb /əˈstaʊnd/

astound

仰天させる

Meaning

to greatly surprise or amaze someone

Example

The magician's final trick astounded the audience.

そのマジシャンの最後の手品は観客を仰天させた。

B2 adjective dʒəˈnet.ɪk

genetic

遺伝的な

Meaning

Relating to genes or heredity; concerning the transmission of inherited characteristics.

Example

Genetic traits influence physical characteristics.

遺伝的特徴は身体的特徴に影響を与えます。

B2 adjective /bliːk/

bleak

陰鬱な

Meaning

cold, miserable, or without hope

Example

The future seemed bleak after the economic downturn.

経済不況後、未来は陰鬱に見えた。

B2 noun /swiːt/

suite

スイート

Meaning

a set of rooms designated for one person's or family's use or for a particular purpose

Example

They stayed in the presidential suite at the hotel.

彼らはホテルの大統領スイートに宿泊していました。

B2 noun /ˈraɪfəl/

Rifle

ライフル

Meaning

a gun with a long barrel that is fired from the shoulder

Example

The soldier carried a rifle during the mission.

兵士は任務中にライフルを携帯していました。

B2 noun/verb /ˌoʊvərˈlæp/

overlap

Meaning

To extend over and cover partly; an area where things coincide.

Example

The two meetings overlap by an hour.

B2 verb /ˈfɜːrnɪʃ/

furnish

家具を設置する、提供する

Meaning

to provide or supply with furniture or equipment

Example

They furnished the new house with modern furniture.

彼らは新しい家に現代的な家具を備えました。

B2 verb /pruːn/

prune

剪定する

Meaning

to cut off unwanted parts of a plant or tree to help it grow better

Example

Gardeners prune the trees in spring to encourage growth.

庭師は春に木を剪定して成長を促進します。

B2 noun əˈlaɪ.əns

alliance

同盟

Meaning

A union or association formed for mutual benefit, especially between countries or organizations.

Example

Global alliances promote environmental sustainability.

グローバルアライアンスは環境の持続可能性を促進します。

B2 noun /rɪˈdʒɛkʃən/

rejection

拒絶

Meaning

the action of refusing or dismissing something or someone

Example

Her rejection of the offer surprised everyone.

彼女の提案の拒絶は皆を驚かせた。

B2 verb /skriːtʃ/

screech

きしみ音を立てる

Meaning

to make a loud, high-pitched and unpleasant sound

Example

The car screeched to a halt.

車はきしみ音を立てて急停止した。

B2 adjective /ˈhændi/

handy

使いやすい

Meaning

convenient to use or easily accessible; skillful with the hands

Example

This pocket knife is very handy when you go camping.

このポケットナイフはキャンプの時に非常に便利です。