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C2 noun /ˈbuːt.leɪs/

Boot-lace

ブーツのひも
Meaning
a cord or string used to fasten a boot or shoe
Example
I need to tie my boot-lace before going for a walk.
散歩に出かける前に、ブーツのひもを結ばなければなりません。
C2 verb /ɪˈmjʊər/

immure

閉じ込める
Meaning
to confine or enclose someone against their will
Example
The prisoner was immured in a dark cell.
囚人は暗い監房に閉じ込められた。
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。
C2 noun /ˈsɛpəlkər/

sepulcher

墓室
Meaning
A small room or monument, cut in rock or built of stone, in which a dead person is buried.
Example
The ancient king was laid to rest in a grand sepulcher.
古代の王は大きな墓室に埋葬されました。
C2 verb /ɪmˈbɪtər/

embitter

憤慨させる
Meaning
To make someone resentful or angry; to cause bitterness.
Example
The unfair treatment embittered the employees.
不公平な扱いが従業員を憤慨させた。
C2 noun /ˈwɔːrˌmʌŋɡər/

warmonger

戦争煽動者
Meaning
A person who advocates or promotes war or conflict.
Example
The leader was criticized as a warmonger by his opponents.
そのリーダーは、対立者から戦争煽動者として批判された。
C2 noun /ˈdʌblɪt/

doublet

ダブレット / タイトジャケット
Meaning
a close-fitting jacket worn by men in the Renaissance; also, a pair of similar things
Example
The actor wore a velvet doublet for the Shakespearean play.
俳優はシェイクスピア劇のためにベルベットのダブレットを着ました。
C2 noun /əˈspɜːr.ʒən/

aspersion

中傷
Meaning
An attack on the reputation or integrity of someone.
Example
He cast an aspersion on her character.
彼は彼女の性格に中傷をしました。
C2 verb /rɪˈpaɪn/

repine

嘆く
Meaning
To feel or express discontent or to long for something.
Example
She did not repine at her misfortune but worked harder to improve her life.
彼女は不幸を嘆かず、より一生懸命に働いて生活を向上させました。
C2 adjective /ˈnjuːbaɪl/

nubile

未婚女性
Meaning
of a young woman, sexually mature and suitable for marriage
Example
The village was celebrating the festival with its nubile maidens dancing.
村はその未婚女性たちが踊る祭りを祝っていました。
C2 noun /ˈrɪp.lɪt/

ripplet

小さな波
Meaning
a small or tiny ripple
Example
Tiny ripplets appeared on the lake as the fish moved.
魚が動くと湖に小さな波が現れました。
C2 noun ˈnjʊə.rəʊ ˌfiːd.bæk

neurofeedback

脳の活動をリアルタイムで表示し、脳機能の自己調整を教える技術
Meaning
A technique that uses real-time displays of brain activity to teach self-regulation of brain function.
Example
Neurofeedback enhances cognitive performance and relaxation.
ニューロフィードバックは認知機能とリラクゼーションを高めます。
C2 noun /ˌpraɪvəˈtɪə/

privateer

私掠船
Meaning
A privately owned armed ship authorized by a government to attack enemy ships during war.
Example
The privateer captured several enemy vessels during the conflict.
プライベティアは紛争中にいくつかの敵船を捕らえました。
C2 adjective /ˌɪntərˈniːsaɪn/

internecine

内部紛争
Meaning
Relating to conflict within a group, often causing mutual destruction.
Example
The internecine conflict weakened the organization from within.
内部紛争は組織を内部から弱体化させた
C2 verb /ˈɪmprɛɡneɪt/

impregnate

妊娠させる / 飽和させる
Meaning
To make pregnant; to fill or saturate with something.
Example
The scientist used a method to impregnate the material with resin.
科学者は樹脂で素材をインプレグネイトする方法を使用しました。
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。
C2 adverb /ˈdʒɪndʒərli/

gingerly

慎重に
Meaning
in a very careful or cautious manner
Example
She walked gingerly on the icy path.
彼女は氷の道を慎重に歩いた。
C2 verb /lʌɡ/

lug

Meaning
to carry or drag something heavy or cumbersome with effort
Example
He had to lug the suitcase up three flights of stairs.
C2 noun /lʌɡˈʒʊəriəns/

luxuriance

贅沢
Meaning
abundant growth, richness, or elegance
Example
The garden was filled with the luxuriance of tropical plants.
庭は熱帯植物の贅沢で満たされていた。
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。
C2 adjective /rɪˈkæl.sɪ.trənt/

recalcitrant

反抗的, 頑固な, 服従しない
Meaning
Having an obstinately uncooperative attitude toward authority or discipline.
Example
The recalcitrant student refused to follow rules.
反抗的な学生は規則に従うことを拒否した。
C2 noun /ˈmɪlɪt/

millet

ヒエ
Meaning
a small-seeded grass cultivated as a cereal crop
Example
Millet is often used as food in rural areas.
ミレットは農村地域で食品としてよく使われます。
C2 noun /ˈhɔːθɔːrn/

hawthorn

とげのある低木
Meaning
A thorny shrub or small tree with white or pink flowers, often used for hedges.
Example
The garden was lined with blooming hawthorn bushes.
庭園は花が咲くホーソーンの茂みで囲まれていました。
C2 adjective /ˌdaɪəˈlɛktɪkəl/

dialectical

弁証法的
Meaning
Relating to the logical discussion of ideas and opinions.
Example
She took a dialectical approach to solve the complex issue.
彼女は複雑な問題を解決するために弁証法的なアプローチを取りました。
C2 adjective /rəˈʃɛrʃ/

recherche

希少
Meaning
Rare, exotic, or obscure, often in a sophisticated or refined way.
Example
The gallery displayed many recherche artworks from unknown artists.
ギャラリーは、未知のアーティストによる多くの希少なアート作品を展示しました。
C2 noun /rɪˈsɪdɪˌvɪzəm/

recidivism

Meaning
The tendency of a convicted criminal to reoffend or relapse into criminal behavior.
Example
The government introduced new programs to reduce recidivism among former inmates.
C2 adjective /ˈlɪtərəl/

littoral

沿岸の
Meaning
Related to or situated on the shore of the sea or a lake.
Example
The littoral zone is home to many unique marine species.
沿岸地域は多くのユニークな海洋種の生息地です。
C2 adverb /ˌsʌb ˈroʊzə/

sub rosa

秘密裏に
Meaning
secretly, in confidence, or in private
Example
The deal was made sub rosa to avoid public scrutiny.
取引はサブ ローザで行われ、公衆の監視を避けるためでした。
C2 noun /əˈrɪə/

arrear

未払い
Meaning
A debt or payment that is overdue and unpaid.
Example
He was sued for an arrear of rent.
彼は家賃の未払いで訴えられました。
C2 noun /ˈkæn.toʊ/

canto

カント
Meaning
A main division of a long poem, especially in epic poetry.
Example
The Divine Comedy is divided into several cantos.
神曲は複数のカントに分かれています。
C2 noun /ˈɛpəlɛt/

epaulette

肩章
Meaning
A variant spelling of epaulet, also meaning a shoulder ornament, especially on military uniforms.
Example
The officer’s epaulette shone brightly under the sunlight.
その将校のエポレットは太陽の下で輝いていました。
C2 noun /ˈsteɪsɪs/ or /ˈstæsɪs/

stasis

停滞
Meaning
A state of inactivity or equilibrium; a situation where nothing changes.
Example
The negotiations reached a state of stasis with no progress made.
交渉は停滞状態に達し、進展はありませんでした。
C2 noun /ˌæv.oʊˈkeɪ.ʃən/

avocation

副業
Meaning
a hobby or minor occupation pursued in addition to one's main work
Example
Painting is his avocation after office hours.
絵画はオフィスの後の彼の副業です。
C2 adjective /ˈbɒni/

Bonny

美しい; かわいい; 楽しい
Meaning
cheerful; pretty; attractive
Example
The bonny child played happily in the garden.
美しい子供は庭で幸せに遊んでいました。
C2 noun /ˈkɒnsəvəˌtwɑː/

conservatoire

音楽院
Meaning
A school specializing in the study of music or drama.
Example
She trained as a pianist at the Paris Conservatoire.
彼女はパリの音楽院でピアニストとして訓練を受けました。
C2 noun /ˌɡaɪnəˈkɒkrəsi/

gynecocracy

女性支配
Meaning
a society or government ruled by women
Example
The ancient tribe was known for its gynecocracy, where women held all positions of power.
その古代の部族は、女性がすべての権力を握るギネコクラシーで知られていました。
C2 noun /ˈæntɪk/

antic

ユーモア
Meaning
a playful, funny, or silly act or gesture
Example
The children laughed at the clown’s antics.
子供たちはクラウンのユーモアに笑いました。
C2 noun /əˈprəʊ.bri.əm/

opprobrium

非難, 恥辱
Meaning
Harsh criticism or public disgrace.
Example
The scandal brought opprobrium on the politician.
スキャンダルは政治家に非難を浴びせた。
C2 adjective /ˌɪmpəˈmɪsəbl/

impermissible

許可されていない
Meaning
Not permitted or allowed.
Example
Such behavior is impermissible in the workplace.
そのような行動は職場では許可されていません。
C2 adverb /pəˈfɔːs/

perforce

避けられない
Meaning
by necessity; inevitably
Example
He had to perforce accept the decision.
彼は避けられない形で決定を受け入れなければならなかった。
C2 verb /ˈvɛəriəˌɡeɪt/

variegate

多様化する
Meaning
To diversify or mark with different colors or patterns.
Example
The artist used different shades to variegate the design.
アーティストはデザインを多様化するために異なる色合いを使いました。
C2 verb /ˈhʊdwɪŋk/

hoodwink

だます
Meaning
To deceive or trick someone.
Example
The scammer hoodwinked many people with false promises.
詐欺師は嘘の約束で多くの人々をだました。
C2 noun /səbˈmɜːrʒən/

submersion

沈没
Meaning
the state of being under water
Example
The submersion of the fields lasted for several days after the heavy rain.
激しい雨の後、畑の沈没は数日間続いた。
C2 adjective /ˈlɪɡ.ni.əs/

ligneous

木質の
Meaning
having the texture or appearance of wood; woody
Example
The ligneous stem supported the heavy flowers.
木質の茎が重い花を支えました。
C2 verb /əˈkɒst/

accost

強引に話しかける
Meaning
to approach and speak to someone boldly or aggressively
Example
The reporter was accosted by protesters outside the courthouse.
報道陣は裁判所の外で抗議者にアコストされた。
C2 verb /ˈtrʌŋkeɪt/

truncate

切り詰める
Meaning
to shorten something by cutting off the top or the end
Example
The article was truncated to fit the limited space.
その記事は限られたスペースに収めるために切り詰められました。
C2 verb /ˈeksɔːrsaɪz/

exorcise

Meaning
To drive out an evil spirit or bad influence through rituals or prayers.
Example
The priest was called to exorcise the spirit from the house.
C2 noun /ɪˈfʌldʒəns/

effulgence

輝き
Meaning
Brilliant radiance or shining brightness.
Example
The effulgence of the sunrise lit up the entire valley.
日の出の輝きが谷全体を照らした。
C2 adjective /ɪnˈɛk.wɪ.tə.bəl/

inequitable

不公平な
Meaning
Not fair or just; lacking in fairness or equality.
Example
The distribution of resources was inequitable among the workers.
リソースの分配は労働者の間で不平等でした。
C2 adjective /ˈlaɪbələs/

libelous

名誉毀損
Meaning
containing or constituting a false published statement that damages a person's reputation
Example
The article was found to be libelous and had to be retracted.
その記事は名誉毀損であると見なされ、撤回する必要があった。
C2 verb /ˈɒsɪfaɪ/

ossify

骨化する
Meaning
to turn into bone or become rigid and inflexible
Example
With age, some tissues tend to ossify.
年を重ねると、一部の組織が骨化する傾向があります。
C2 adjective /ˌhaɪpərˈbɔːriən/

hyperborean

極北の
Meaning
Relating to the extreme north; very cold or frigid.
Example
The explorers prepared for the hyperborean climate of the Arctic.
探検家たちは北極の極北の気候に備えていた。
C2 noun /ˌdɪskwɪˈzɪʃən/

disquisition

論文
Meaning
A long or elaborate discussion or written essay on a particular subject.
Example
The professor gave a lengthy disquisition on ancient philosophy.
教授は古代哲学についての長い論文を発表しました。
C2 adjective /ˈbrɔːni/

brawny

筋肉質な
Meaning
Physically strong and muscular.
Example
The brawny man lifted the heavy box with ease.
その筋肉質の男性は重い箱を軽々と持ち上げた。
C2 noun /ˈɡlʌtəni/

gluttony

暴食
Meaning
Excessive eating or drinking; overindulgence in food or drink.
Example
His gluttony during the festival left him feeling sick.
祭りの間の彼の暴食は、彼を病気にさせました。
C2 noun /njuːˈmɪzmətɪst/

numismatist

貨幣学者
Meaning
A person who studies or collects coins, paper currency, and medals.
Example
The numismatist displayed his rare coin collection at the exhibition.
貨幣学者は展示会で彼の希少なコインコレクションを展示しました
C2 noun /ˈkriːdoʊ/

credo

信条
Meaning
A statement of the beliefs or aims that guide someone's actions.
Example
Honesty has always been the central credo of his life.
誠実は彼の人生の中で常に中心的な信条であった。
C2 noun /ˌbuː.ɡənˈvɪl.i.ə/

Bougainvillea

ブーゲンビリア
Meaning
a tropical climbing plant with colorful bracts surrounding small flowers
Example
The bougainvillea climbing over the garden wall creates a beautiful purple display.
庭の壁を登るブーゲンビリアが美しい紫色の展示を作り出します。
C2 adjective /traɪˈɛniəl/

triennial

三年ごとの
Meaning
Occurring once every three years.
Example
The art festival is a triennial event in the city.
アートフェスティバルはこの都市の三年ごとのイベントです。
C2 verb /ˈstɪp.əl/

stipple

小さな点で覆う
Meaning
to cover a surface with numerous small dots or specks, often in drawing or painting
Example
The artist stippled the canvas to create a textured effect.
アーティストはキャンバスに小さな点をつけて、テクスチャ効果を作り出しました。
C2 adjective /ˈleɪ.tɪʃ/

latish

少し遅れて
Meaning
Somewhat late; occurring or arriving later than usual but not very late.
Example
We arrived latish to the party but still caught most of the fun.
パーティーには少し遅れて到着しましたが、それでもほとんどの楽しみを楽しむことができました。
C2 noun /əˈdɛndəm/

addendum

補遺
Meaning
an additional item or piece of information added at the end of a document or book
Example
The report included an addendum with updated statistics.
報告書には更新された統計データが含まれている補遺が含まれていた。
C2 verb /ˈsɛreɪt/

serrate

ギザギザの縁を作る
Meaning
To make a saw-toothed edge or notched margin.
Example
The craftsman serrated the knife blade for better cutting.
職人はより良い切断のためにナイフの刃をセレイトしました。
C2 noun /ˈhɛklər/

heckler

野次を飛ばす人
Meaning
A person who interrupts a speaker with rude or aggressive comments.
Example
The politician remained calm despite the heckler shouting from the crowd.
政治家は群衆から叫んでいたヘクラーにもかかわらず冷静を保ちました。
C2 verb /ˈɪndjʊˌreɪt/

indurate

硬化する
Meaning
To harden or make something physically or emotionally tough.
Example
Years of hardship indurated his spirit.
長年の困難が彼の精神を鍛えました。
C2 noun /səˈvɑːnt/

savant

Meaning
a learned person, especially a distinguished scientist or scholar; sometimes used in the phrase ‘savant syndrome’ for someone with exceptional abilities alongside developmental differences
Example
The conference keynote was delivered by a linguistic savant who studies endangered languages.
C2 adjective /kəˈnaɪ.vɪŋ/

conniving

陰険な
Meaning
secretly scheming or plotting to help in wrongdoing
Example
He is a conniving politician who manipulates people for power.
彼は権力のために人々を操る陰険な政治家です。
C2 adjective /ˈkreɪvən/

craven

臆病
Meaning
cowardly; lacking courage
Example
He was too craven to stand up for his beliefs.
彼は自分の信念のために立ち上がるにはあまりにも臆病でした。
C2 verb /dɪˈskraɪ/

descry

遠くで見る
Meaning
to catch sight of something, especially something distant or obscure
Example
From the hilltop, they descried a small village in the distance.
丘の頂上から、彼らは遠くの小さな村を見た。
C2 noun /ˌluːkjʊˈbreɪʃən/

lucubration

夜間学習
Meaning
study or meditation, especially at night
Example
His novel was the result of long lucubration.
彼の小説は長い夜間学習の結果でした。
C2 verb /ˈblʌdʒən/

bludgeon

鈍器で殴る
Meaning
to hit someone with a heavy object; to force someone into doing something
Example
The guard was bludgeoned by the attacker in the alley.
ガードは小道で攻撃者に鈍器で殴られた。
C2 noun /ˈwɪndbæɡ/

windbag

おしゃべりな人
Meaning
a person who talks too much, especially in a boring or boastful way
Example
Everyone avoided the windbag at the party because he never let anyone else speak.
パーティーでみんなはそのおしゃべりな人を避けた、なぜなら彼は他の誰にも話す機会を与えなかったから。
C2 noun /roʊˈtʌn.də.ti/

rotundity

円形
Meaning
the quality of being round or plump
Example
The rotundity of the balloon made it float gracefully.
風船の円形がそれを優雅に浮かせた。
C2 noun /dɪˈdʒɛnərəsi/

degeneracy

退化
Meaning
The state of decline or deterioration, often in moral, cultural, or physical qualities.
Example
The novel portrays the moral degeneracy of a corrupt society.
その小説は腐敗した社会の道徳的退化を描いています。
C2 noun /rɪˈsɪdɪvɪst/

recidivist

再犯者
Meaning
A person who repeatedly commits crimes, especially after having been punished.
Example
The police identified him as a recidivist who had been arrested several times before.
警察は彼を再犯者として特定し、以前に何度も逮捕されていた。
C2 adjective /əˈɡeɪp/ or /əˈɡɑːp/

agape

驚愕
Meaning
With the mouth wide open in surprise or wonder.
Example
She stood agape at the breathtaking view.
彼女は息を呑むような景色に驚いて口を開けたまま立っていた。
C2 adjective /ɪnˈkɒntɪnənt/

incontinent

失禁
Meaning
lacking control over urination or defecation; lacking self-restraint
Example
The patient was incontinent after surgery.
手術後、患者は失禁していた。
C2 noun /ˌɪnˌkeɪpəˈbɪləti/

incapability

無能力
Meaning
lack of ability or power to do something; inability or incompetence
Example
His incapability to manage the team led to serious problems.
チームを管理する彼の無能力は深刻な問題を引き起こした。
C2 noun /ˈpɪnjən/

pinion

小さな歯車や鳥の翼の外側部分; 制限する、または動けなくする
Meaning
a small gear or the outer part of a bird's wing; to restrain or immobilize
Example
The bird's pinion was injured, preventing it from flying.
鳥の翼が怪我をして飛べなかった。
C2 noun /ˌæs.əˈfet.ɪ.də/

Asafoetida

アサフェティダ
Meaning
a pungent spice derived from the resin of a plant, commonly used in Indian cooking
Example
A pinch of asafoetida adds a distinctive flavor to the lentil curry.
アサフェティダを少し加えると、レンズ豆カレーに独特の風味が加わります。
C2 noun /ˈklæŋər/

clangor

音、騒音
Meaning
A loud, resonant, and continuous noise, often metallic.
Example
The clangor of the church bells filled the town square.
教会の鐘の音が町の広場に響き渡った。
C2 noun /ˈɡræn.juːl/

granule

粒
Meaning
A small compact particle of a substance.
Example
Each granule of salt sparkled under the sunlight.
塩の粒は日光の下で輝いていました。
C2 adjective /ˈmɪn.ɪ.skjuːl/

miniscule

微小
Meaning
Extremely small or tiny.
Example
The error was so miniscule that nobody noticed it.
その誤りは非常に微小で、誰もそれに気づかなかった。
C2 noun /ˈkɒliər/

collier

炭鉱労働者
Meaning
a person who works in coal mines or a ship carrying coal
Example
The collier spent long hours underground extracting coal.
炭鉱労働者は地下で長時間石炭を掘り出していた。
C2 adjective /ˌtaɪtˈfɪstɪd/

tightfisted

けちな
Meaning
unwilling to spend money; stingy
Example
He is so tightfisted that he refuses to tip at restaurants.
彼はとてもけちで、レストランではチップを渡すことを拒否します。
C2 adverb /ˈbruːskli/ or /ˈbrʌskli/

brusquely

無愛想に
Meaning
in a blunt, abrupt, or rude manner
Example
She brusquely dismissed the suggestion.
彼女は無愛想に提案を拒否しました。
C2 noun /ˈprɒm.ən.tɔːr.i/

promontory

岬
Meaning
A high point of land or rock projecting into a body of water.
Example
The lighthouse stood on a promontory overlooking the sea.
灯台は海を見渡す岬の上に立っていた。
C2 noun /ˈeb.taɪd/

Ebb-tide

干潮
Meaning
the movement of the tide out to sea; a time when the sea level is falling
Example
During ebb-tide, we could walk further out on the beach.
干潮時には、ビーチでさらに遠くに歩けました。
C2 noun /məˈnæʒəri/

menagerie

野生動物のコレクション
Meaning
a collection of wild animals kept for exhibition; a diverse or strange group of people or things
Example
The circus had a menagerie of exotic animals.
サーカスには異国的な動物のコレクションがありました。
C2 noun /ˈdʒɒs.stɪk/

Joss-stick

お香
Meaning
a thin stick of incense that is burned for its pleasant smell, especially in religious ceremonies
Example
She lit a joss-stick in the temple during her prayers.
彼女は寺院で祈りの間にお香を灯しました。
C2 adjective /ˈsɑːdn/

sodden

ずぶぬれ
Meaning
thoroughly soaked or saturated with liquid
Example
His clothes were sodden after the heavy rain.
彼の服は激しい雨の後でずぶぬれになった。
C2 noun /lɒx/

loch

湖
Meaning
a lake or sea inlet, especially in Scotland
Example
Tourists visit Loch Ness to search for the legendary monster.
観光客はロッホ・ネスに行き、伝説の怪物を探します。
C2 adjective /ˌoʊdəˈrɪfərəs/

odoriferous

芳香のある
Meaning
having or giving off a smell, especially a strong or pleasant one
Example
The garden was filled with odoriferous flowers.
庭は芳香のある花でいっぱいでした。
C2 noun /ˈpɛd.ən.tri/

pedantry

細かい詳細やルールへの過度なこだわり
Meaning
Excessive concern with minor details or rules.
Example
His pedantry made the meeting unnecessarily long.
彼のペダントリーは会議を不必要に長くした。
C2 adjective /rɪˈfɛrəbəl/

referable

参照可能な
Meaning
able to be related or directed to something
Example
The issue is referable to the new policy changes.
その問題は新しい政策変更に関連付けることができます。
C2 verb /ˈtʃæfɪŋ/

chaffing

からかう
Meaning
Teasing or joking in a lighthearted way.
Example
They were chaffing each other during lunch.
彼らは昼食中にお互いに冗談を言っていた。
C2 noun /ˌɪlɪbəˈræləti/

illiberality

不寛容
Meaning
The quality of being illiberal; lack of tolerance or generosity.
Example
The illiberality of the new laws alarmed the citizens.
新しい法律の不寛容が市民を驚かせました。
C2 adjective /əbˈstrɛpərəs/

obstreperous

騒がしくて制御が難しい
Meaning
Noisy and difficult to control.
Example
The obstreperous students disrupted the class.
騒がしい学生たちが授業を妨害した。
C2 noun /ˈæl.kə.laɪ ækt/

Alkali Act

アルカリ法案
Meaning
A British law passed in 1863 to regulate the emission of hydrochloric acid gas from alkali works, representing one of the first pieces of environmental legislation.
Example
The Alkali Act of 1863 was one of the first environmental laws.
1863年のアルカリ法案は最初の環境法の一つでした。
C2 verb /ˈfɒn.dəl/

fondle

撫でる
Meaning
To stroke or caress lovingly or gently.
Example
She fondled the kitten gently in her lap.
彼女は膝の上で子猫を優しく撫でていました。
C2 adjective /ˈɪnfəntaɪl/

infantile

幼稚な
Meaning
characteristic of an infant; childish
Example
His infantile behavior embarrassed everyone at the meeting.
彼の幼稚な行動は会議でみんなを困らせた。
C2 noun /sɑːrˈkɒfəɡəs/

sarcophagus

石棺
Meaning
A stone coffin, often decorated, used in ancient times.
Example
The museum displayed a beautifully carved sarcophagus from ancient Egypt.
博物館には古代エジプトからの美しく彫刻された石棺が展示されていました。
C2 noun /ˈkɒl.ə.kwi/

colloquy

正式な対話
Meaning
A formal conversation or dialogue, often on serious or academic topics.
Example
The professors engaged in a deep colloquy about the future of education.
教授たちは教育の未来について深い対話を交わしました。
C2 verb /dʒɛˈstɪkjʊleɪt/

gesticulate

ジェスチキュレート
Meaning
to use gestures, especially dramatic ones, instead of speaking or to emphasize one's words
Example
He gesticulated wildly to get their attention.
彼は彼らの注意を引くために激しくジェスチャーをしていた。
C2 adjective /ˈluː.ni/

Loony

クレイジー; バカ; 精神的に不安定
Meaning
crazy; silly; mentally unstable
Example
His loony behavior made everyone laugh.
彼のクレイジーな行動でみんなが笑った。
C2 verb /dɔːb/

daub

塗る
Meaning
to spread a thick or sticky substance carelessly on a surface
Example
The children daubed paint all over the walls.
子供たちは壁にペンキを塗り広げました。
C2 noun /ˈdɪti/

ditty

短い歌
Meaning
a short, simple song or poem
Example
She sang a cheerful little ditty while cooking.
彼女は料理をしながら陽気な小さな歌を歌っていた。
C2 noun /ˌsɜːrkəmləˈkjuːʃn/

circumlocution

遠回しの言い回し
Meaning
the use of many words when fewer would do, especially to avoid stating something directly
Example
The politician's speech was filled with circumlocution.
政治家のスピーチは遠回しの言い回しで満ちていた。
C2 noun /kəˈliːdʒən/

collegian

大学生
Meaning
a student of a college
Example
The collegians were preparing for the cultural festival.
大学生たちは文化祭の準備をしていました。
C2 noun /ˌpærəˈnɔɪæk/

paranoiac

パラノイア的な人
Meaning
A person who suffers from paranoia or exhibits extreme, irrational distrust and suspicion.
Example
The paranoiac refused to leave his house, fearing everyone was against him.
そのパラノイア的な人は、みんなが自分に反対していると恐れて家を出ることを拒んだ。
C2 verb /ˈnuːkliˌeɪt/

nucleate

核形成
Meaning
to form into a nucleus or bring together into a central part
Example
The droplets began to nucleate around tiny particles in the air.
水滴は空気中の小さな粒子の周りで核を形成し始めました。
C2 noun /ˌdɪskənˈtɪnjʊəns/

discontinuance

中止
Meaning
the act of stopping something, especially permanently
Example
The discontinuance of the service disappointed many customers.
サービスの中止は多くの顧客を失望させました。
C2 noun /ˈhæbɪtənt/

habitant

住民
Meaning
An inhabitant; a person or animal that lives in a particular place.
Example
The habitants of the village were friendly and welcoming.
村の住民は親切で歓迎してくれました。
C2 adjective /əˈluːviəl/

alluvial

沖積の
Meaning
Relating to or derived from alluvium (loose soil or sediment deposited by rivers).
Example
The farmers cultivate crops on the fertile alluvial plains.
農民たちは肥沃な沖積平原で作物を栽培します。
C2 noun /ˈbɑːrtərər/

barterer

物々交換者
Meaning
A person who trades goods or services without using money.
Example
The barterer exchanged fruits for some pottery.
物々交換者は果物を陶器と交換しました。
C2 adjective /kənˈvɪviəl/

convivial

友好的で生き生きとした、楽しい; 社交的
Meaning
friendly, lively, and enjoyable; sociable
Example
The party had a convivial atmosphere with music and laughter.
パーティーは音楽と笑いに満ちたコンヴィヴィアルな雰囲気でした。
C2 adjective /ˈæpəzɪt/

apposite

適切
Meaning
highly appropriate or relevant to what is being discussed
Example
Her remark was particularly apposite to the situation.
彼女のコメントはその状況に非常に適切でした。
C2 adjective /ˌɪrɪˈdɛsənt/

iridescent

虹色の
Meaning
showing luminous colors that seem to change when seen from different angles
Example
She wore an iridescent dress that sparkled in the light.
彼女は光の中で輝く虹色のドレスを着ていました。
C2 adjective /ˈtɔːrʃəs/

tortious

不法行為
Meaning
Relating to or involving a wrongful act leading to legal liability.
Example
The company was found guilty of tortious interference with contracts.
その企業は契約への不法干渉で有罪判決を受けた。
C2 phrase ˌdʒʊə.rɪs.pruːˈden.ʃəl ˈbentʃ.mɑːk

jurisprudential benchmark

法的基準
Meaning
A legal standard or precedent that serves as a reference point for future legal decisions.
Example
The decision set a jurisprudential benchmark.
その決定は法的基準を設定しました。
C2 noun /ˈsælvər/

salver

銀のトレイ
Meaning
A tray, typically made of silver, used for serving food or drinks.
Example
The butler brought in the tea on a silver salver.
執事は銀のトレイでお茶を運んできました。