C1 verb /bɒmˈbɑːrd/

bombard

Meaning

to attack continuously with bombs, questions, or other forces

Example

Reporters bombarded the minister with difficult questions.

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。

C1 verb /ˌaʊtˈstrɛtʃ/

outstretch

外に伸ばす

Meaning

To extend or stretch something outward.

Example

He outstretched his hand to help her up.

彼は彼女を助けるために手を差し出した。

C2 adjective /ˈbrɪndl̩d/

brindled

ぶち模様

Meaning

Having a brownish or tawny color with streaks or spots of another color.

Example

The farmer owned a brindled cow with distinctive stripes.

農家は特徴的なストライプのあるぶち模様の牛を飼っていた。

B1 noun /ˈhændˌraɪ.tɪŋ/

handwriting

手書き

Meaning

the style or manner of writing by hand.

Example

Her handwriting is very neat and easy to read.

彼女の手書きはとてもきれいで読みやすいです。

C2 verb /ˌʌndərˈɡɜːrd/

undergird

支える、強化する

Meaning

to provide support or foundation for; to strengthen

Example

Strong values undergird a healthy society.

強い価値観は健康な社会を支えています。

B2 noun /ˈfɔːr.kæst/

Forecast

天気予報

Meaning

a prediction or estimate of future events, especially coming weather conditions

Example

The weather forecast predicted heavy rain for the entire weekend.

天気予報は週末全体で大雨を予測しました。

B2 adjective sɪnˈθet̬.ɪk

synthetic

合成の

Meaning

Made by chemical synthesis, especially to imitate a natural product; artificial.

Example

Synthetic chemicals are used in processed foods.

合成化学物質は加工食品に使用されます。

B1 noun /bloʊ/

Blow

打撃; 手、武器、または硬い物体での強力な一撃

Meaning

a powerful stroke with a hand, weapon, or hard object

Example

The boxer delivered a devastating blow to his opponent.

ボクサーは対戦相手に壊滅的な一撃を与えました。

C2 noun /əˌɡlɒməˈreɪʃən/

agglomeration

集積

Meaning

A mass or collection of things, sometimes clustered together.

Example

The city is an agglomeration of diverse cultures and communities.

その都市はさまざまな文化とコミュニティの集積です。

C1 adjective əsˈtjuːt

astute

鋭いまたは抜け目のない

Meaning

Having or showing an ability to accurately assess situations or people and turn this to one's advantage.

Example

His astute observations helped solve the complex problem.

彼の鋭い観察が複雑な問題を解決するのに役立った。

B2 noun /lʌŋ/

Lung

肺

Meaning

either of the two organs in the chest that you use for breathing

Example

Smoking can cause serious damage to your lungs.

喫煙はあなたの肺に深刻なダメージを与える可能性があります。

C1 noun ˌsætʃəˈreɪʃən

saturation

飽和

Meaning

The state of being saturated; the degree or extent to which something is dissolved or absorbed

Example

The saturation of the market with similar products reduced sales.

市場に同様の商品が溢れすぎて、販売が減少しました。

C2 noun /ˈtʃælɪs/

chalice

聖杯

Meaning

A large cup or goblet, typically used for drinking wine in religious ceremonies.

Example

The priest lifted the golden chalice during the ceremony.

祭司は儀式中に金の聖杯を掲げました。

A2 noun /ˈspiːkər/

speaker

スピーカー

Meaning

a person who speaks or talks, especially as an occupation

Example

The speaker delivered an inspiring speech at the conference.

スピーカーは会議で感動的なスピーチを行いました。

C2 noun /ˈɡræn.tɔːr/

grantor

譲渡者

Meaning

A person or entity that makes a grant or transfers property or rights to another.

Example

The grantor transferred the property rights to the nonprofit organization.

譲渡者は、財産権を非営利団体に譲渡しました。

C1 noun /ˌdɪp.ləˈmæt.ɪk ˈmaɪl.stəʊn/

diplomatic milestone

外交上のマイルストーン

Meaning

A significant achievement or important event in diplomatic relations.

Example

Hosting the summit was a diplomatic milestone.

サミットの開催は外交上のマイルストーンでした。

C2 noun /ˈhɛfər/

heifer

雌牛

Meaning

a young cow that has not borne a calf

Example

The farmer raised a heifer for dairy production.

農家は乳製品の生産のためにヘイファーを育てました。

C2 verb /ɪnˈθroʊn/

enthrone

戴冠する

Meaning

to install someone on a throne or to give someone high status

Example

The king was enthroned in a grand ceremony.

王は大きな儀式で即位しました。

A2 noun /ˈɑːrmi/

army

軍隊

Meaning

a large organized military force trained for war

Example

The army protected the border from attack.

軍隊は攻撃から国境を守った。

A2 adjective /ˈpraɪ.mɛr.i/

primary

主要な, 初歩的な

Meaning

Most important; main; happening first.

Example

Education is a primary factor in economic growth.

教育は経済成長の主要な要素です。

B2 adjective /aʊtˈreɪdʒəs/

outrageous

ショッキング

Meaning

Shockingly bad or excessive; very unusual or amusing.

Example

The comedian told an outrageous joke.

コメディアンはショッキングなジョークを言いました。

C2 adjective /ɪnˈseɪʃiət/

insatiate

飽くなき

Meaning

impossible to satisfy; always wanting more

Example

He had an insatiate desire for power.

彼は権力への飽くなき欲望を持っていた。

C2 noun ˈtræn.zi.əns

transience

一時性

Meaning

The state or fact of lasting only for a short time; impermanence.

Example

The transience of youth makes it more precious.

若さの一時性がそれをより貴重にします。

B2 noun /rɪˈmuː.vəl/

Removal

撤去; 除去; 解雇;

Meaning

the action of taking something away or eliminating it; dismissal from office

Example

The removal of the old furniture took all day.

古い家具の除去に一日中かかりました。

C2 adjective /pəˈrɛmptəri/

peremptory

強制的な

Meaning

Insisting on immediate attention or obedience, especially in a commanding way.

Example

The officer gave a peremptory order to evacuate the building.

その警官は建物を避難させるために強制的な命令を出した。

C2 noun (compound/erroneous entry) /ɪnˈɛksərəbl ɑːrmi/

inexorableinexorablearmy

止められない軍隊

Meaning

This appears to be a corrupted or concatenated form; interpreted as 'inexorable army' — an unstoppable or relentless force.

Example

The rebels feared the inexorable army approaching their stronghold.

反乱軍は自分たちの砦に近づいてくる止められない軍隊を恐れていた。

C1 noun /ˈlaɪm.stoʊn/

Lime stone

石灰岩

Meaning

a hard sedimentary rock, composed mainly of calcium carbonate or dolomite, used as building material and in the making of cement

Example

The ancient building was made of limestone blocks.

その古代の建物は石灰岩のブロックで作られていました

B2 adjective trænsˈfɔːr.mə.tɪv

transformative

変革的

Meaning

Something that has a profound impact and creates something new.

Example

The new education system is highly transformative.

新しい教育システムは非常に変革的です。

B1 noun /ʃel/

Shell

殻

Meaning

hard outer covering of an animal; explosive projectile for a gun

Example

The artillery fired a shell at the enemy position.

砲兵は敵の陣地に弾丸を発射しました。

B1 verb /əbˈzɜːrv/

observe

観察する

Meaning

to watch carefully; to notice or perceive something

Example

Scientists observe the behavior of animals in the wild.

科学者たちは野生動物の行動を観察します。

B1 noun /ˈviːɪkəl/

Vehicle

車両; 自動車; 手段

Meaning

a thing used for transporting people or goods, especially on land; a means of expressing or displaying something

Example

The electric vehicle is becoming more popular these days.

電気自動車は最近ますます人気が高くなっています。

A2 noun /tent/

Tent

テント

Meaning

a portable shelter made of cloth or canvas; military accommodation

Example

The soldiers set up their tent in the military camp.

兵士たちは軍のキャンプでテントを設置した。

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。

B1 verb /əˈpriːʃieɪt/

appreciate

感謝する

Meaning

to recognize the value or significance of; to be grateful for

Example

I really appreciate your help with this project.

このプロジェクトでのあなたの助けに本当に感謝しています。

C1 noun /ˈtraɪ.fəl/

Trifle

些細なことや重要でないこと

Meaning

something of little importance or value; a small amount

Example

Don't worry about such a trifle; it's not worth your time.

そんな些細なことを気にしないで; あなたの時間の価値がない。

C2 verb /kruːn/

croon

優しく低く穏やかな声で歌うまたは歌うこと

Meaning

to sing or hum in a soft, low, and gentle voice

Example

She crooned a lullaby to help the baby fall asleep.

彼女は赤ちゃんを寝かしつけるために子守唄を歌った。

C1 adjective /ˈfeɪt.fəl/

fateful

運命的または致命的

Meaning

having significant or disastrous consequences

Example

Their fateful decision changed the course of history.

彼らの運命的な決定は歴史の流れを変えました。

B2 verb ɪnˈfɔːrsɪŋ

enforcing

施行する

Meaning

To compel observance of or compliance with a law, rule, or obligation.

Example

Enforcing strict laws is necessary to prevent violations.

厳格な法律を施行することは、違反を防ぐために必要です。

C2 noun /kɪln/

kiln

窯

Meaning

a furnace or oven for burning, baking, or drying, especially one for firing pottery or bricks

Example

The potter placed the clay pots into the kiln for firing.

陶芸家は粘土の壺を窯で焼くために置きました。

B2 noun ˈɡrætɪtjuːd

gratitude

感謝

Meaning

The quality of being thankful; readiness to show appreciation.

Example

Gratitude towards the martyrs is a moral duty.

殉教者への感謝は道徳的義務です。

C2 noun /ˈɪn.fɪ.del/

Infidel

異教徒

Meaning

a person who does not believe in religion or whose religious beliefs differ from one's own

Example

In historical contexts, crusaders often referred to their enemies as infidels.

歴史的な文脈では、十字軍はしばしば自分たちの敵を異教徒と呼んでいました。

C1 noun/verb /ˈtʌtʃ.ʌp/

touch-up

小さな修正や改善

Meaning

Small corrections or improvements made to something.

Example

The artist gave a quick touch-up to the painting.

アーティストは絵画に素早くタッチアップをしました。

B2 noun /skɛtʃ/

sketch

スケッチ

Meaning

a simple, rough drawing or outline

Example

He made a quick sketch of the landscape.

彼は風景の素早いスケッチを作成しました。

B1 noun /ˌvɒl.ənˈtɪər/

Volunteer

ボランティア

Meaning

a person who freely offers to take part in an enterprise or undertake a task

Example

Many volunteers helped distribute food to the homeless.

多くのボランティアがホームレスに食べ物を配る手伝いをしました。

C2 noun /ˈdɛvɪltrɪ/

deviltry

悪魔的な行為

Meaning

Cruel or malicious behavior; mischief with an evil aspect.

Example

The villain’s deviltry terrified the townsfolk.

悪党の悪魔的な行為は町の人々を恐れさせました。

C1 noun rɪˈdɛmpʃən

redemption

贖い

Meaning

The action of saving or being saved from sin, error, or evil.

Example

The story highlights the theme of redemption.

その物語は償いのテーマを強調しています。

B2 verb ədˈhɪər

adhere

くっつく

Meaning

To stick firmly to something or stay attached.

Example

Neutrons adhere to protons.

中性子は陽子にくっつく。

A2 adjective /rɪtʃ/

Rich

裕福な; お金持ちの; 貴重な

Meaning

having a lot of money or valuable possessions; abundant in nutrients or flavor

Example

The rich businessman donated money to the charity.

裕福な実業家がチャリティーに寄付をしました。

B1 noun /ˈkɔːlɪˌflaʊər/

Cauliflower

カリフラワー

Meaning

white vegetable with a compact head of undeveloped flower buds

Example

Roasted cauliflower makes a delicious and healthy side dish.

ローストしたカリフラワーはおいしくて健康的なサイドディッシュです。

A2 noun /biːf/

Beef

牛肉

Meaning

meat from a cow or bull

Example

The restaurant serves the best beef steak in town.

レストランは町で最高の牛肉ステーキを提供しています。

A2 adjective /ˈɛkstrə/

extra

追加の

Meaning

More than what is usual, expected, or necessary

Example

She brought some extra food for the picnic.

彼女はピクニックのために追加の食べ物を持ってきました。

C2 noun /ˈpæsɪt/

Passet

カッテージチーズ

Meaning

Fresh cheese curds; cottage cheese made from curdled milk

Example

The cook prepared fresh passet by curdling warm milk with lemon juice.

料理人は温かい牛乳にレモン汁を加えて新鮮なカッテージチーズを作りました。

C1 noun /hɑːrp/

Harp

ハープ

Meaning

a large triangular musical instrument with strings that are plucked

Example

The angel played a beautiful melody on the harp.

天使はハープで美しいメロディーを奏でました。

B2 noun /ˈkjuː.bɪ.kəl/

cubicle

仕切られたスペース

Meaning

A small partitioned-off area of a room, typically in an office.

Example

She works in a cubicle with three other colleagues.

彼女は他の3人の同僚と一緒に仕切られたスペースで働いています。

C1 noun /ˌɪrɪˌspɒnsəˈbɪləti/

irresponsibility

無責任

Meaning

lack of responsibility or accountability; failure to act in a reliable or sensible way

Example

The accident was caused by his irresponsibility at work.

その事故は彼の職場での無責任さが原因でした。

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？

C2 noun ˌsaɪ.bəˈnet.ɪks

cybernetics

サイバネティクス

Meaning

The science of communications and automatic control systems in both machines and living things.

Example

Cybernetics plays a crucial role in artificial intelligence.

サイバネティクスは人工知能において重要な役割を果たしています。

C1 adjective /ˈbleɪmləs/

blameless

非の打ち所がない

Meaning

innocent of wrongdoing; not deserving blame

Example

She remained calm and blameless throughout the investigation.

彼女は調査中ずっと冷静で非の打ち所がなかった。

C1 verb /dɪsˈbænd/

disband

解散する

Meaning

to break up and stop functioning as a group or organization

Example

The club decided to disband after twenty years of activity.

クラブは20年の活動後に解散することを決定した。

C1 noun /ˈhɪpnətɪzəm/

hypnotism

催眠術

Meaning

The practice or act of inducing hypnosis.

Example

He studied hypnotism as part of his psychology degree.

彼は心理学の学位の一環として催眠術を学びました。

B1 noun /ˌɪntərˈækʃən/

interaction

相互作用

Meaning

The process of people or things acting upon or influencing each other.

Example

The teacher encouraged more interaction between students.

教師は生徒間のさらなるインタラクションを促進しました。

C1 noun /oʊˈveɪʃən/

ovation

拍手

Meaning

an enthusiastic show of approval, especially by clapping hands

Example

The actor received a standing ovation after his performance.

俳優はパフォーマンス後にスタンディングオベーションを受けました。

C2 noun /prɪˈfɜːrmənt/

preferment

昇進

Meaning

promotion or advancement in rank, position, or office

Example

He hoped for preferment in the government office.

彼は政府のオフィスで昇進を望んでいた。

C1 verb /ˈkwɪkən/

quicken

加速する

Meaning

to make or become faster; to accelerate

Example

His pulse began to quicken as he approached the finish line.

彼の脈拍はゴールラインに近づくにつれて速くなり始めた。

C2 noun /ˈaɪ.sɔːr/

Eyesore

目障りなもの; 不快な視覚効果

Meaning

something that is very ugly and unpleasant to look at

Example

The abandoned building has become an eyesore in the neighborhood.

放置された建物は近所の目障りになっています。

C1 verb /ˌriː.ɪˈstæblɪʃ/

reestablish

再建する

Meaning

to set up or restore something again after it has been disrupted

Example

The government worked hard to reestablish peace in the region.

政府は地域の平和を再建するために懸命に働きました。

C2 verb /ɪˈmeɪʃieɪt/

emaciate

衰弱させる

Meaning

To make abnormally thin or weak, usually because of illness or lack of food.

Example

The prisoners were emaciated after months without proper food.

囚人たちは数ヶ月間適切な食事がなくて衰弱していました。

C1 noun ɪmˈpɛə(r)mənt

impairment

損傷、障害

Meaning

The state of being damaged or weakened; a disability or handicap.

Example

Hearing impairment can be caused by long-term exposure to loud noise.

聴力障害は長期間の大きな音への曝露によって引き起こされる可能性があります。

B2 noun /ˈʒɑːn.rə/

genre

ジャンル

Meaning

a style or category of art, music, or literature

Example

Romance is her favorite genre of movies.

ロマンスは彼女のお気に入りの映画のジャンルです。

B2 adjective ˌɪnstrəˈmɛntl

instrumental

重要な

Meaning

Serving as a crucial means, agent, or tool; having a part in bringing about a result.

Example

Children can be instrumental in building a better society.

子供たちは、より良い社会を作るために重要な役割を果たすことができます。

C1 noun /ˈdɛmənˌstreɪtər/

demonstrator

デモンストレーター, 抗議者

Meaning

a person who shows how something works or takes part in a public protest

Example

The demonstrators marched peacefully through the city streets.

デモ参加者は平和的に街の通りを行進しました。

C1 noun /kəˈloʊkwiəˌlɪzəm/

colloquialism

口語表現

Meaning

a word or phrase used in informal speech or writing

Example

The novel is full of regional colloquialisms.

その小説は地域の口語表現で満ちている。

C2 verb /əˈlɪtəreɪt/

alliterate

頭韻を踏む

Meaning

to repeat the same consonant sound at the beginning of words in a phrase or sentence

Example

The poet often alliterates words to create rhythm.

詩人はしばしばリズムを作り出すために言葉をアリテレートします。

C2 adjective /ɪnˈkɒnstənt/

inconstant

不安定な

Meaning

frequently changing; not consistent or dependable

Example

His inconstant moods made it difficult to work with him.

彼の不安定な気分は彼と仕事をするのを難しくした。

B1 noun /ˈprɪzənər/

prisoner

囚人

Meaning

a person who is in prison

Example

The prisoner was granted parole after serving 10 years.

その囚人は10年の服役後、仮出所を許可されました。

C1 adjective ˌmɒn.jʊˈmɛn.təl

monumental

巨大な重要性、規模、またはサイズ

Meaning

Great in importance, extent, or size; exceptionally great; forming or serving as a monument.

Example

The discovery of electricity was a monumental achievement.

電気の発見はモニュメンタルな成果でした。

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。

B1 adjective /əˈmjuː.zɪŋ/

Amusing

面白い; おかしい; 楽しい

Meaning

causing laughter or providing entertainment; funny; enjoyable

Example

The children found the clown's performance very amusing.

子供たちはピエロのパフォーマンスがとても面白いと感じました。

C1 noun /ˈɔr.i.ənt/

Orient

東洋、特に東アジアの国々

Meaning

the East, especially countries of eastern Asia; to determine one's position or direction

Example

Many spices come from the Orient.

多くの香辛料がオリエントから来ています。

C1 adjective /ˈʃɪvəlrəs/

chivalrous

騎士道精神

Meaning

Behaving in a courteous, gallant, and honorable way, especially toward women.

Example

He was chivalrous, always opening doors for others.

彼は騎士道精神を持っており、常に他の人のためにドアを開けていました。

B2 verb /ˈæktɪveɪt/

activate

アクティベート

Meaning

to make something start or function

Example

She pressed the button to activate the machine.

彼女は機械を起動するためにボタンを押しました。

C2 adjective /ˈɪndələnt/

indolent

怠惰

Meaning

Wanting to avoid activity or exertion; lazy.

Example

The indolent cat slept in the sun all afternoon.

怠惰な猫は午後ずっと太陽の下で寝ていました。

C2 adjective /ˈbreɪsɪŋ/

bracing

爽快な

Meaning

Invigorating, refreshing, or providing strength and energy.

Example

The hikers enjoyed the bracing mountain air.

登山者たちは爽快な山の空気を楽しんだ。

A2 noun /ˌen.təˈteɪn.mənt/

Entertainment

エンターテインメント

Meaning

the action of providing or being provided with amusement or enjoyment

Example

The concert provided excellent entertainment for the entire family.

コンサートは家族全員に素晴らしいエンターテインメントを提供しました。

A2 noun /ˈkɒlɪdʒ/

college

大学

Meaning

An educational institution where students study for degrees or professional qualifications.

Example

She hopes to attend college in the city next year.

彼女は来年、市内の大学に通うことを望んでいます。

B2 verb ˈstɪmjəleɪt

stimulate

刺激する

Meaning

To encourage or promote the development or growth of something

Example

Proper sunlight stimulates plant growth.

適切な日光は植物の成長を刺激します。

C1 adjective /ˌɪnɑːrˈtɪkjʊlət/

inarticulate

言葉が不明瞭

Meaning

Unable to express oneself clearly or effectively in speech or writing.

Example

She became inarticulate with emotion during the speech.

彼女はスピーチ中に感情で言葉が不明瞭になった。

C2 noun /ˈfriːˌmeɪsən/

freemason

フリーメイソンのメンバー

Meaning

A member of an international fraternity known as Freemasonry, focused on moral and spiritual values.

Example

His grandfather was a respected freemason in the community.

彼の祖父はコミュニティで尊敬されているフリーメイソンでした。

B2 adjective /kənˈsek.jə.tɪv/

Consecutive

連続的な

Meaning

following each other in uninterrupted succession; sequential

Example

She won three consecutive matches in the tournament.

彼女はトーナメントで3回連続して試合に勝ちました。

C2 noun /ˈbrɒŋkəs/

bronchus

気管支

Meaning

either of the two main branches of the trachea that lead directly into the lungs

Example

The left bronchus carries air into the left lung.

左気管支は左肺に空気を運びます。

C2 noun /ˌdaɪəˈlɛktɪk/

dialectic

Meaning

A method of argument or reasoning by dialogue, especially as a means of investigating truth.

Example

The philosopher used dialectic to challenge his students' assumptions.

C2 noun /ˈpɜːrkwɪzɪt raɪt/

perquisiteperquisiteright

職務に関連した特典の権利

Meaning

a legal right to certain benefits or privileges associated with a job or office

Example

The judge enjoyed certain perquisite rights attached to his position.

裁判官は自分の職位に関連した特典を享受していた。

C1 verb /səbˈsɪst/

subsist

生き延びる

Meaning

To maintain or support oneself, especially at a minimal level.

Example

Many villagers still subsist on fishing and farming.

多くの村人は今でも漁業と農業で生計を立てています。

B2 noun /ˈbɒmɪŋ/

bombing

爆撃

Meaning

an attack using bombs or explosives

Example

The city was devastated by the bombing.

その都市は爆撃で壊滅的な被害を受けました。

B2 noun /ˈskɒl.ər/

Scholar

学者; アカデミック

Meaning

a person who has studied a subject for a long time and knows a lot about it; an academic

Example

The renowned scholar published several books on ancient history.

有名な学者は古代の歴史に関する本をいくつか出版しました。

C2 noun /ˈtæksɪˌdɜːrmi/

taxidermy

剥製

Meaning

The art of preparing, stuffing, and mounting the skins of animals for display.

Example

The museum had a large collection of taxidermy animals.

博物館には大量の剥製が展示されていた。

B2 noun /skoʊp/

scope

範囲

Meaning

the range of one's perception, understanding, or activity

Example

The project is beyond the scope of our resources.

そのプロジェクトは私たちのリソースの範囲を超えています。

B2 adverb /ˌnɛvəðəˈlɛs/

nevertheless

Meaning

in spite of that; however

Example

He was tired; nevertheless, he kept working.

C1 noun /ˈkʌl.ən.dər/

Colander

ザル

Meaning

a bowl-shaped kitchen utensil with holes in it used for draining food such as pasta or rice

Example

She drained the pasta using a colander.

彼女はパスタをザルで水切りした。

B1 noun /ˈtʃɛərmən/

chairman

幸福

Meaning

the leader or head of a meeting, committee, or organization

Example

The chairman opened the meeting with a short speech.

彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、喜びを隠せなかった。

B1 adjective /ˈɜːrdʒənt/

Urgent

緊急

Meaning

requiring immediate action or attention; pressing

Example

The patient needs urgent medical attention.

患者は緊急の医療支援が必要です。

B2 noun /kaʊtʃ/

Couch

カウチ

Meaning

a long upholstered seat for more than one person, typically with a back and arms

Example

The family gathered on the couch to watch a movie.

家族はソファに集まり、映画を見ました。

C1 noun ˈkɑːr.bən ˌsiː.kwəˈstreɪ.ʃən

carbon sequestration

炭素の固定化と長期貯蔵

Meaning

The process of capture and long-term storage of atmospheric carbon dioxide to mitigate or defer global warming.

Example

Forests play a key role in carbon sequestration.

森林は炭素の固定化において重要な役割を果たします。

C2 noun /ˈfɔːltˌfaɪndər/

faultfinder

欠点探し人

Meaning

a person who habitually finds fault with others

Example

He is such a faultfinder that nothing anyone does is ever good enough.

彼は欠点探し人で、誰かが何かをしても決して十分ではありません。

C2 noun /ˈkʌvən/

coven

魔女の集まり

Meaning

a group or gathering of witches

Example

The witches met secretly in a coven in the forest.

魔女たちは森の中で魔女の集まりに密かに集まりました。

B1 noun /loʊn/

Loan

ローン

Meaning

a thing that is borrowed, especially a sum of money that is expected to be paid back with interest

Example

He took a loan to buy a new car.

彼は新しい車を買うためにローンを組みました。

B1 noun ɪnˈven.ʃən

invention

発明

Meaning

The action of inventing something, typically a process or device.

Example

The invention revolutionized communication.

その発明はコミュニケーションを革命的に変えました。

C1 noun /ˈhed.weɪ/

Headway

進展; 前進; 発展

Meaning

forward movement or progress, especially when this is slow or difficult

Example

Despite the challenges, the research team made significant headway in developing the new vaccine.

挑戦にもかかわらず、研究チームは新しいワクチンの開発において重要な進展を遂げました。

C2 adjective /trænsˈfjuːzəbl̩/

transfusible

輸血可能

Meaning

capable of being transfused, especially referring to blood or fluids

Example

Only transfusible blood types are used in the hospital.

病院では輸血可能な血液型のみが使用されます。

C1 verb /ˈbəʊl.stər/

bolster

強化する

Meaning

To support or strengthen; to prop up.

Example

The new policy aims to bolster economic growth.

新しい政策は経済成長を強化することを目的としています。

C1 noun /wɪsp/

wisp

小さな束や部分

Meaning

A small thin or twisted bunch, piece, or amount of something.

Example

A wisp of smoke rose from the chimney.

煙のウィスプが煙突から上がった。

C1 adjective /ˈten.tə.tɪv/

Tentative

仮の; 不確かな

Meaning

not certain or fixed; provisional; hesitant or unsure

Example

We made tentative plans to meet next week.

私たちは来週会うための仮の計画を立てました。

C2 noun /ˈkærəˌpeɪs/

carapace

カメやカニの背中を覆う硬い殻

Meaning

the hard shell covering the back of some animals like turtles and crabs

Example

The turtle withdrew into its carapace for protection.

カメは保護のためにカラパスに引っ込んだ。

B1 noun /ˌvedʒəˈteəriən/

Vegetarian

菜食主義者

Meaning

a person who does not eat meat or fish; relating to vegetarians or vegetarianism

Example

She became a vegetarian for health and environmental reasons.

彼女は健康と環境の理由で菜食主義者になりました。

C1 verb /snʌb/

snub

無視する

Meaning

to insult or ignore someone by treating them rudely

Example

He felt hurt when his invitation was snubbed.

彼は招待状が無視されたとき、傷ついたと感じた。

C1 noun ˌmʌn.ɪ.taɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

monetization

資産やサービスをお金を稼ぐ方法に変換すること

Meaning

Converting an asset or service into a way of earning money.

Example

YouTube allows content creators to earn money through monetization.

YouTubeはコンテンツ制作者がモネタイズを通じてお金を稼ぐことを可能にします。

C2 noun /ˈflɪpənsi/

flippancy

軽薄

Meaning

lack of seriousness; showing a disrespectful or trivial attitude

Example

His flippancy during the meeting offended his colleagues.

会議中の彼の軽薄さは、同僚を不快にさせた。

B2 noun ডিজিটাল ডিটক্স

digital detox

デジタルデトックス

Meaning

A period of time during which a person refrains from using electronic devices such as smartphones or computers, regarded as an opportunity to reduce stress or focus on social interaction in the physical world.

Example

A digital detox can help reduce hand fatigue.

デジタルデトックスは手の疲労を減らすのに役立ちます。

C1 noun ˈhɛroʊˌɪzəm

heroism

英雄主義

Meaning

Great bravery; the qualities or attributes of a hero.

Example

The heroism of freedom fighters inspires the nation.

自由の戦士たちの英雄主義は国を鼓舞します。

C1 noun/verb /smʌdʒ/

smudge

汚れ, スマッジ

Meaning

a dirty mark or smear; to make something dirty or unclear by rubbing or touching

Example

She accidentally smudged her lipstick on the napkin.

彼女はうっかりナプキンにリップスティックをつけてしまった。