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C1 noun /ˈbʌrə, ˈbʊrə/

borough

区
Meaning
A town, district, or administrative division, especially one with its own local government.
Example
Brooklyn is a borough of New York City.
ブルックリンはニューヨーク市の区です。
C1 noun /ˈhaɪndsaɪt/

hindsight

後知恵
Meaning
Understanding of a situation only after it has happened.
Example
With the benefit of hindsight, we realized the decision was a mistake.
後知恵で、私たちはその決断が間違いだったことに気づきました。
C1 noun /ˈæbsɛs/

abscess

膿瘍
Meaning
A swollen area within body tissue containing pus, usually caused by infection.
Example
The dentist treated the abscess in his tooth.
歯医者は彼の歯の膿瘍を治療しました。
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 /ˈbaɪoʊˌsfɪr/

Biosphere

バイオスフィア
Meaning
the regions of the surface and atmosphere of the earth occupied by living organisms
Example
Climate change is affecting the entire biosphere.
気候変動はバイオスフィア全体に影響を与えています。
C1 noun əˈɡrɛriən səˈsaɪətiz

agrarian societies

農業社会
Meaning
Societies based on agriculture and farming as the primary economic activity.
Example
Agrarian societies emerged from a need for stable food sources.
農業社会は安定した食料源の必要性から生まれました。
C1 adjective /ˈvɛlvəti/

velvety

幸福
Meaning
having a smooth, soft texture like velvet
Example
She spoke in a low, velvety voice.
彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、幸せを隠すことができませんでした。
C1 noun /daɪˈvɜː.ʃən/

Diversion

迂回
Meaning
the action of turning something aside from its course; an activity that diverts the mind
Example
The road closure forced a diversion through the countryside for all travelers.
道路の閉鎖により、すべての旅行者は田舎道を通って迂回することを余儀なくされました。
C1 verb, noun /ˈmʌstər/

muster

集める / 勇気を出す
Meaning
to gather people, especially soldiers; to summon courage or strength
Example
He mustered enough courage to face the challenge.
彼は挑戦に立ち向かうために十分な勇気を集めました。
C1 noun /ˈhæv.ək/

Havoc

広範囲の破壊; 大きな混乱や無秩序; カオス
Meaning
widespread destruction; great confusion or disorder; chaos
Example
The hurricane wreaked havoc on the coastal towns, destroying homes and businesses.
ハリケーンは沿岸の町で大規模な破壊を引き起こし、家屋やビジネスを破壊しました。
C1 adjective /əˈθɔːrɪtətɪv/

authoritative

権威的な
Meaning
Having or showing authority; commanding and self-confident; reliable as a source of information.
Example
She spoke in an authoritative tone that silenced the room.
彼女は権威的な口調で話し、部屋を静かにさせた。
C1 noun /ˈtrɛʒərər/

treasurer

財務担当者
Meaning
a person responsible for managing the financial affairs of an organization
Example
The treasurer presented the annual financial report.
財務担当者は年次の財務報告書を提出しました。
C1 noun/verb /dɛnt/

dent

へこみ
Meaning
a small hollow mark on the surface of something; to make a small hollow mark
Example
The accident left a dent in the car door.
事故で車のドアにへこみが残りました。
C1 noun /ˈɪnsɪdəns/

incidence

発生率
Meaning
the occurrence, rate, or frequency of something
Example
The incidence of road accidents has decreased this year.
今年の道路事故の発生率は減少しました。
C1 adjective /ˈɡʌsti/

gusty

風の強い
Meaning
characterized by strong, sudden bursts of wind
Example
It was a cold, gusty day by the sea.
海辺では寒くて風の強い日でした。
C1 noun /kɒzˈmɒlədʒi/

cosmology

コスモロジー
Meaning
the science of the origin and development of the universe
Example
She studied cosmology to understand the origins of the universe.
彼女は宇宙の起源を理解するためにコスモロジーを学んだ。
C1 verb /ˈɛkskəˌveɪt/

excavate

幸せ
Meaning
to dig out or remove earth carefully, often for building or archaeological purposes
Example
The workers excavated the site to prepare for construction.
彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、自分の幸せを隠すことができませんでした。
C1 adjective /ˈmɪnəskjuːl/

minuscule

微細
Meaning
extremely small in size or importance
Example
She made only a minuscule contribution to the project.
彼女はプロジェクトにほんのわずかな貢献をしました。
C1 noun ˈrez.ɪ.djuːz

residues

残留物
Meaning
A small amount of something that remains after the main part has gone or been taken or used.
Example
The burning process leaves no harmful residues.
燃焼プロセスでは有害な残留物は残りません。
C1 noun /ˈkæptər/

captor

捕虜監視者
Meaning
a person or group who has captured someone or something
Example
The hostage managed to escape from his captors.
人質はその捕虜監視者から逃げることができました。
C1 verb /tɔːnt/

taunt

からかう
Meaning
to provoke or challenge someone with insulting remarks
Example
The bully tried to taunt him with cruel words.
いじめっ子は残酷な言葉で彼をからかおうとした。
C1 noun /ˌpeɪ.li.ɒnˈtɒl.ə.dʒi/

paleontology

古生物学
Meaning
the branch of science concerned with fossil animals and plants
Example
She decided to study paleontology at university.
彼女は大学で古生物学を学ぶことに決めました。
C1 noun /fɪˈziːk/

physique

体格
Meaning
the form, size, and development of a person's body
Example
He has an athletic physique due to years of training.
彼は長年のトレーニングでアスリートのような体格を持っています。
C1 noun /ˌɑːrtʃˈbɪʃəp/

archbishop

大司教
Meaning
A senior bishop in charge of an archdiocese in the Christian Church.
Example
The archbishop delivered a sermon to thousands of people.
アーチビショップは何千人もの人々に説教をしました。
C1 adjective /rɪˈtɜː.nə.bəl/

Returnable

返品可能
Meaning
able to be returned or given back
Example
The bottle is returnable for a deposit refund.
ボトルはデポジット返金のために返品可能です。
C1 adjective /ˈkɔːrəl/

choral

合唱に関連する
Meaning
Relating to, written for, or performed by a choir or chorus.
Example
The church hosted a choral performance on Sunday.
教会は日曜日に合唱のパフォーマンスを開催しました。
C1 verb /dɪˈraɪd/

deride

嘲笑する
Meaning
to mock or ridicule someone or something
Example
The critics derided the new movie for its poor script.
批評家たちはその新しい映画を悪い脚本のせいで嘲笑した。
C1 noun /ˈpɛdlər/

peddler

行商
Meaning
a person who sells goods, often traveling from place to place
Example
The peddler walked through the village selling fresh fruits.
行商人は村を歩きながら、新鮮な果物を売っていました。
C1 adjective /ˈsʌl.ki/

Sulky

不機嫌で無口; 気分屋
Meaning
bad-tempered and sullen; moody
Example
The child became sulky when he couldn't get his favorite toy.
その子供はお気に入りのおもちゃが手に入らなかったとき、不機嫌になった。
C1 adjective /ɒmˈnɪv.ər.əs/

Omnivorous

雑食性
Meaning
eating both plants and animals; feeding on various kinds of food
Example
Bears are omnivorous animals that eat both plants and meat.
クマは雑食性の動物で、植物と肉を食べます。
C1 adjective /ˈʌpərˌmoʊst/

uppermost

最上
Meaning
situated at the highest place or most important
Example
Her family's safety was uppermost in her mind during the crisis.
危機の間、彼女の心の中で最も重要なのは家族の安全でした。
C1 verb /ˈmedɪkeɪt/

medicate

薬を与える
Meaning
to treat with medicine; to give drugs to someone for medical purposes
Example
The doctor will medicate the patient to reduce inflammation.
医師は患者に炎症を減らすために薬を処方します。
C1 noun /ˈɑːrmfʊl/

armful

腕いっぱい
Meaning
As much as can be carried in one or both arms.
Example
She carried an armful of books into the library.
彼女は図書館に腕いっぱいの本を持っていった。
C1 noun /ˈnaɪt.hʊd/

knighthood

騎士の位
Meaning
The rank or dignity of a knight, or the ceremony of conferring knighthood.
Example
He was honored with knighthood for his contributions to science.
彼は科学への貢献で騎士の位を授与されました。
C1 noun /səˈbætɪkəl/

sabbatical

学習や旅行のための休暇
Meaning
A period of paid leave granted to a teacher or worker for study or travel, traditionally every seventh year.
Example
She took a sabbatical to research her new book.
彼女は新しい本を研究するためにサバティカルを取った。
C1 noun /rʌk/

Ruck

押し合い; 混雑した人々
Meaning
a situation where a crowd of people are pushing against each other; a disorderly crowd
Example
There was a ruck at the football match.
サッカーの試合で押し合いがありました。
C1 noun /brɔːl/

brawl

乱闘
Meaning
a noisy fight in a public place
Example
A brawl broke out outside the bar late at night.
夜遅くにバーの外で乱闘が起こった。
C1 noun /ˈɪnstɪˌɡeɪtər/

instigator

扇動者
Meaning
A person who brings about or initiates something, usually something bad.
Example
The police identified him as the instigator of the violence.
警察は彼を暴力の扇動者として特定しました。
C1 noun /ˈkiːpˌseɪk/

keepsake

記念品
Meaning
An object kept as a reminder of a person, place, or event.
Example
She gave me a small locket as a keepsake of our friendship.
彼女は私たちの友情の記念として小さなロケットをくれました。
C1 adjective /pəˈtɜːrnəl/

paternal

父性的
Meaning
Relating to or characteristic of a father.
Example
He took a paternal interest in the boy’s education.
彼はその男の子の教育に父性的な関心を示しました。
C1 verb /reɪv/

rave

絶賛する
Meaning
to speak or write about something with great enthusiasm or admiration
Example
Critics rave about the new movie.
批評家たちは新しい映画を絶賛しています。
C1 noun /ˈkɒnsjʊlət/

consulate

領事館
Meaning
the building or office where a consul works
Example
He went to the consulate to renew his visa.
彼はビザを更新するために領事館に行きました。
C1 adjective /ˈspaɪni/

spiny

とげのある
Meaning
covered with or full of spines; having sharp points
Example
The spiny cactus stood tall in the desert.
とげのあるサボテンが砂漠の中で高く立っていました。
C1 noun, adjective /ˈsɒlvənt/

solvent

溶剤, 債務を支払う能力
Meaning
a liquid that dissolves other substances; also means able to pay debts
Example
Acetone is a common solvent used in laboratories.
アセトンは実験室でよく使われる溶剤です。
C1 verb /ˈlɛdʒɪsˌleɪt/

legislate

立法する
Meaning
to make or enact laws
Example
The government plans to legislate new safety standards.
政府は新しい安全基準を制定する計画です。
C1 verb /splaɪs/

splice

接続する
Meaning
to join two pieces of rope, film, or other material by weaving or attaching them together
Example
The technician spliced the two wires to restore the connection.
技術者は2本のワイヤーを接続して接続を回復しました。
C1 noun /ˈmɒn.ɑːk/

Monarch

君主
Meaning
a sovereign ruler, especially a king or queen
Example
The monarch addressed the nation on television.
モナークはテレビで国民に演説を行いました。
C1 adjective /ˌfʊl ˈbɒd.id/

full-bodied

濃厚な味わい
Meaning
Having a strong, rich, and robust quality, especially of wine, coffee, or voice.
Example
He prefers a full-bodied red wine with his dinner.
彼は夕食に濃厚な味わいの赤ワインを好みます。
C1 verb /ˌʌndərˈvæljuː/

undervalue

過小評価する
Meaning
To assign too low a value or importance to something or someone.
Example
She felt that her boss consistently undervalued her contributions.
彼女は自分の上司が彼女の貢献を一貫して過小評価していると感じていた。
C1 noun /dɪˌlɪb.əˈreɪ.ʃənz/

deliberations

審議
Meaning
Careful consideration and discussion before making decisions.
Example
Deliberations on sustainability continued for hours.
持続可能性についての審議は何時間も続きました。
C1 noun /lʌmp/

Lump

かたまり; ぶつかり; こぶ
Meaning
a compact mass of a substance, especially one without a definite or regular shape
Example
She found a lump of sugar in the bowl.
彼女はボウルの中で砂糖の塊を見つけました。
C1 adjective /ɪnˈdʒʊəriəs/

injurious

有害な
Meaning
Causing or likely to cause harm or damage.
Example
Smoking is injurious to health.
喫煙は健康に有害です。
C1 verb /ɪkˈstoʊl/

extol

称賛する
Meaning
to praise enthusiastically and highly
Example
The teacher extolled the student's dedication and hard work.
先生は生徒の献身と努力を称賛しました。
C1 verb; noun /beltʃ/

belch

げっぷをする
Meaning
to expel air noisily from the stomach through the mouth; to emit or pour out suddenly and forcefully
Example
After drinking the soda, he belched loudly.
ソーダを飲んだ後、彼は大きなげっぷをした。
C1 adjective /ˈsæŋɡwɪn/

sanguine

楽観的
Meaning
Optimistic or positive, especially in a difficult situation.
Example
Despite the challenges, she remained sanguine about the future.
困難にもかかわらず、彼女は未来に対して楽観的な姿勢を保ち続けた。
C1 adverb /ˈfeɪ.təl.i/

Fatally

致命的に
Meaning
in a way that causes death; with deadly consequences; critically
Example
The accident fatally injured two passengers.
事故は二人の乗客を致命的に負傷させた。
C1 adjective /ˈraʊ.di/

Rowdy

騒々しい; 無秩序な; 破壊的な
Meaning
disorderly; unruly; noisy and disruptive
Example
The rowdy children were making too much noise.
騒々しい子供たちは大きな音を立てていた。
C1 adjective /ˌʌndərɪkˈspoʊzd/

underexposed

露出不足、無視された
Meaning
insufficiently exposed to light (in photography) or not given enough attention
Example
The photo was underexposed and looked too dark.
写真は露出不足で、暗すぎて見えました。
C1 adjective /ɪˈlɪptɪkl/

elliptical

楕円形の
Meaning
Having the shape of an ellipse; also, a style of speech that is concise and sometimes obscure.
Example
The planet follows an elliptical orbit around the sun.
その惑星は太陽の周りをエリプティカルな軌道で回っています。
C1 verb /ˈwɪtl/

whittle

Meaning
to carve or shape something by cutting off small pieces; to gradually reduce
Example
He spent the afternoon whittling a piece of wood into a toy.
C1 noun /ɪˈleɪʃən/

elation

興奮
Meaning
A feeling of great happiness and excitement.
Example
His elation was evident after winning the championship.
彼の興奮はチャンピオンシップに勝った後、明らかだった。
C1 adjective /ˌɪntərˈtʃeɪndʒəbl/

interchangeable

交換可能な
Meaning
able to be exchanged with each other without difference or loss of function
Example
These machine parts are interchangeable, so they can be replaced easily.
これらの機械部品は交換可能なため、簡単に交換できます。
C1 noun /ˈdɪsɪdənt/

dissident

反体制派
Meaning
A person who opposes official policy, especially that of an authoritarian state.
Example
The dissident was arrested for speaking against the government.
反体制派は政府に対する発言で逮捕された。
C1 adjective ˈtæs.ɪt

tacit

暗黙の
Meaning
Understood or implied without being openly expressed or stated
Example
Their mutual understanding was based on tacit agreement.
彼らの相互理解は暗黙の合意に基づいていました。
C1 verb /ˈɛkstrəˌdaɪt/

extradite

引き渡す
Meaning
to hand over a person accused or convicted of a crime to another country or state
Example
The government agreed to extradite the fugitive to his home country.
政府はその逃亡者を自国に引き渡すことに同意した。
C1 noun /dɪsˈɒn.ər/

Dishonour

不名誉
Meaning
a state of shame or disgrace; lack of honor or integrity; failure to fulfill obligations
Example
Breaking his promise brought dishonour to his name and family legacy.
約束を破ったことが彼の名前と家族の遺産に不名誉をもたらした。
C1 noun /ˌsɛrənˈdɪpɪti/

serendipity

幸運な偶然
Meaning
The occurrence of events by chance in a happy or beneficial way.
Example
Finding that old photo album was pure serendipity.
その古い写真アルバムを見つけたのはまさに幸運な偶然だった。
C1 adjective /ʌnˈdɔːntɪd/

Undaunted

不屈の; 勇敢な; 断固たる;
Meaning
not intimidated or discouraged by difficulty, danger, or disappointment
Example
Despite the setbacks, she remained undaunted in pursuing her goals.
挫折にもかかわらず、彼女は目標を追い続ける中で不屈であり続けた。
C1 noun /kwoʊ/

quo

現状
Meaning
The existing state of affairs or situation, often used in the phrase 'status quo'.
Example
He wanted to maintain the status quo at work.
彼は職場で現状を維持したかった。
C1 verb /rɪˈnaʊns/

renounce

放棄する
Meaning
to formally declare rejection of something, such as a claim, belief, or way of life
Example
She renounced her citizenship to move abroad permanently.
彼女は永住権を得るために市民権を放棄しました。
C1 adjective /səˈriːn/

serene

静かで平和な
Meaning
Calm, peaceful, and untroubled; tranquil.
Example
The lake had a serene and peaceful atmosphere.
湖は静かで平和な雰囲気を持っていました。
C1 adjective /ˌɪndɪˈstɪŋkt/

indistinct

不明瞭な
Meaning
Not clear or sharply defined; vague or blurred.
Example
The sound of voices was indistinct in the distance.
遠くからの声は不明瞭でした。
C1 noun ˈɛf.lu.ənt

effluent

排水または汚染された液体
Meaning
Liquid waste or sewage discharged into a river or the sea.
Example
Factory effluent contaminates nearby rivers and lakes.
工場の排水は近くの川や湖を汚染します。
C1 noun /ˈswiːt.miːt/

Sweetmeat

お菓子
Meaning
a small piece of confectionery or candy; a sweet delicacy
Example
The children enjoyed the traditional sweetmeats during the festival.
子供たちは祭りの間に伝統的なスイートミートを楽しみました。
C1 noun ɪnˌvaɪ.rənˈmen.təl ˌtræns.fəˈmeɪ.ʃən

environmental transformation

環境変革
Meaning
A significant change in environmental conditions or ecological systems.
Example
The city demonstrates environmental transformation.
この都市は環境変革を示しています。
C1 verb /ˈɒp.tɪ.maɪz/

optimize

最適化する
Meaning
To make the best or most effective use of a situation, opportunity, or resource.
Example
The company is working to optimize its supply chain.
会社はサプライチェーンの最適化に取り組んでいます。
C1 verb /ˈslɪðər/

slither

滑る
Meaning
to move smoothly over a surface with a twisting, sliding motion, like a snake
Example
The snake slithered through the grass.
ヘビは草の中を滑って進んだ。
C1 noun /ˌsɛnsɪtaɪˈzeɪʃən/

sensitization

感作化
Meaning
The process of becoming sensitive to a substance, situation, or influence.
Example
The doctor warned about the sensitization caused by repeated exposure to chemicals.
医者は化学物質への繰り返しの暴露によって引き起こされる感作化について警告しました。
C1 noun /kjʊˈreɪtər/

curator

キュレーター
Meaning
a person who is responsible for the care and management of a museum, gallery, or collection
Example
The curator organized a new exhibition of ancient artifacts.
キュレーターは新しい古代の遺物の展示を組織しました。
C1 adjective /ˌmaɪ.krəˈskɑː.pɪk/

microscopic

顕微鏡的
Meaning
Extremely small and only visible with a microscope.
Example
The sample contained microscopic particles.
サンプルには顕微鏡的な粒子が含まれていました。
C1 adjective /ˈkwɪzɪkəl/

quizzical

困惑した, 質問のような
Meaning
Expressing mild or amused puzzlement.
Example
She gave him a quizzical look when he made the strange comment.
彼が奇妙なコメントをしたとき、彼女は困惑した表情を彼に向けました。
C1 noun /ədˈmɪtəns/

admittance

入場
Meaning
the process or fact of entering or being allowed to enter a place
Example
No admittance without a valid ticket.
有効なチケットなしでは入場できません。
C1 adjective ˌdet.rɪˈmen.təl

detrimental

有害な
Meaning
Tending to cause harm; damaging or harmful.
Example
Pollution has detrimental effects on fertility.
汚染は生殖能力に有害な影響を与えます。
C1 adjective /ɔːˈdeɪ.ʃəs/

Audacious

大胆
Meaning
showing willingness to take bold risks; daring
Example
His audacious plan to climb the mountain without proper equipment shocked everyone.
彼の大胆な計画は、適切な装備なしで山を登ろうとすることで、全員を驚かせた。
C1 adjective /ˌæpəˈθɛtɪk/

apathetic

Meaning
showing or feeling little or no interest, enthusiasm, or concern
Example
He was apathetic about the outcome of the match.
C1 adjective /ˌæbəˈrɪdʒənəl/

aboriginal

先住民
Meaning
Relating to the original inhabitants of a region.
Example
The museum has a large collection of aboriginal art.
博物館には先住民のアートの大きなコレクションがあります。
C1 adjective /ˌsɛrənˈdɪpɪtəs/

serendipitous

偶然の幸運
Meaning
Occurring or discovered by chance in a happy or beneficial way.
Example
Their meeting at the café was purely serendipitous.
カフェでの彼らの出会いは完全に偶然の幸運でした。
C1 adjective /ˌɛpɪˈsɒdɪk/

episodic

エピソディック
Meaning
Happening occasionally or in separate parts; related to episodes.
Example
Her interest in art was episodic, coming and going over the years.
彼女の芸術への興味はエピソディックで、何年もの間、来たり行ったりしていました。
C1 verb /ˈkɒnfɪskeɪt/

confiscate

Meaning
to take something away officially, often as a punishment
Example
The teacher confiscated the student's phone during class.
C1 noun /ˈkwɔːrəm/

quorum

定足数
Meaning
The minimum number of members needed to conduct official business in a meeting.
Example
The board meeting was postponed because there was no quorum.
クォーラムがなかったため、理事会の会議は延期されました。
C1 verb /kənˈvɜːrdʒ/

converge

合流する
Meaning
to come together from different directions; to meet at a point
Example
The roads converge at the city center.
道路は市の中心で合流します。
C1 adjective /ɪmˈprɒbəbl/

improbable

あり得ない
Meaning
Not likely to be true or to happen.
Example
It seems improbable that he will arrive on time.
彼が時間通りに到着するのはあり得ないようだ。
C1 noun /ɪˈnæməl/

enamel

エナメル
Meaning
a hard, glossy substance used as a protective or decorative coating; the hard outer layer of teeth
Example
The dentist explained that enamel protects the teeth from decay.
歯科医は、エナメルが歯を虫歯から守ることを説明しました。
C1 noun, verb /ˌprɒməˈneɪd/

promenade

散歩
Meaning
A leisurely walk or stroll, especially in a public place for pleasure or display.
Example
They went for a promenade along the seaside.
彼らは海辺をプロムナードしていました。
C1 verb /əˈdɔːrn/

adorn

飾る
Meaning
to decorate or add beauty to something
Example
The hall was adorned with flowers for the wedding.
結婚式のためにホールは花で飾られました。
C1 adjective /ˈɪɡ.ni.əs/

igneous

火成
Meaning
Formed through the cooling and solidification of magma or lava.
Example
Granite is an igneous rock commonly used in construction.
花崗岩は建設に一般的に使用される火成岩です。
C1 verb /ˈɡælvənaɪz/

galvanize

Meaning
to shock or excite someone into taking action; to coat iron or steel with a protective layer of zinc
Example
The speech galvanized the crowd into action.
C1 adjective /əbˈsɛsɪv/

obsessive

執着的
Meaning
Relating to or characterized by an obsession; thinking about something too much.
Example
He has an obsessive interest in cleanliness.
彼は清潔さに執着的な興味を持っています。
C1 noun /rɪˈdʌn.dəns/

Redundance

冗長
Meaning
the state of being not or no longer needed or useful; superfluous repetition of information
Example
The document contained redundance that made it unnecessarily long.
その文書には冗長性が含まれており、不必要に長くなっていました。
C1 adjective /dɪˈplɔːrəbl/

deplorable

ひどい
Meaning
deserving strong condemnation; shockingly bad in quality
Example
The refugees were living in deplorable conditions.
難民はひどい状況で生活していた。
C1 noun kəˈmɑːnd ɪˈkɒn.ə.mi

command economy

計画経済
Meaning
An economic system where economic activities are controlled by the government.
Example
In a command economy, the government controls production and prices.
計画経済では、政府が生産と価格を管理します。
C1 noun /ˈblɪs.tər/

Blister

水ぶくれ
Meaning
a small bubble on the skin filled with serum and caused by friction, burning, or other damage
Example
The new shoes gave her a painful blister on her heel.
新しい靴が彼女のかかとに痛い水ぶくれを作った。
C1 noun /ˈfɛərˌɡraʊndz/

fairgrounds

見本市会場
Meaning
A designated area where fairs, exhibitions, and amusement events are held
Example
The town set up rides and stalls at the fairgrounds for the annual festival.
町は年次祭のために見本市会場に乗り物と屋台を設置した。
C1 noun /kɪˈməʊnoʊ/

kimono

着物
Meaning
a traditional Japanese robe with wide sleeves, tied with a sash
Example
She wore a beautiful silk kimono at the ceremony.
彼女は儀式で美しい絹の着物を着ていた。
C1 verb /səˈplænt/

supplant

取って代わる
Meaning
To take the place of something or someone, often by force or strategy.
Example
Digital platforms have supplanted traditional newspapers.
デジタルプラットフォームは伝統的な新聞を取って代わった。
C1 noun /ɪnˈdaɪtmənt/

indictment

起訴状
Meaning
a formal charge or accusation of a serious crime
Example
The indictment accused the company of multiple violations.
起訴状は、会社に対する複数の違反を告発しました。
C1 verb /skʌf/

scuff

擦り傷
Meaning
to mark or scratch the surface of something by rubbing
Example
He scuffed his shoes on the pavement.
彼は歩道で靴を擦り傷をつけた。
C1 noun /ˈpraɪ.mər/ (US), /ˈprɪm.ər/ (UK)

primer

入門書, 下塗り
Meaning
A basic introductory book or a substance used to prepare a surface for painting.
Example
He read a primer on programming before starting his course.
彼はコースを始める前にプログラミングの入門書を読みました。
C1 noun /ˈælkoʊv/

alcove

アルコーブ
Meaning
A small recessed section of a room or a nook.
Example
She placed a reading chair in the alcove near the window.
彼女は窓の近くのアルコーブに読書用の椅子を置きました。
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。
C1 verb /kənˈkɒkt/

concoct

作る、考案する
Meaning
to make something, especially food or a story, by mixing or inventing
Example
He concocted a story to explain his absence.
彼は自分の不在を説明するために話を作り上げました。
C1 verb /ˈdɪsləkeɪt/

dislocate

脱臼する
Meaning
To disturb the normal position of something, especially a joint in the body.
Example
He dislocated his shoulder while playing football.
彼はサッカーをしているときに肩を脱臼しました。
C1 verb /dɔːnt/

daunt

脅す
Meaning
to make someone feel intimidated, discouraged, or less confident
Example
The steep climb did not daunt the experienced hikers.
急な登りは経験豊富なハイカーを怖がらせませんでした。
C1 verb /ˈkwɪvər/

quiver

震える
Meaning
To tremble or shake with slight but rapid motion.
Example
Her lips began to quiver as she tried not to cry.
彼女は泣かないように努力しながら唇が震え始めました。
C1 adjective, noun /ˈpæstərəl/

pastoral

田園の、牧羊者に関連する
Meaning
relating to the countryside, shepherds, or rural life; also relating to spiritual guidance by a pastor
Example
The painting had a calm pastoral scene with sheep grazing.
その絵画には羊が草を食べている静かな田園風景が描かれていた。
C1 verb /dɪsˈɡrʌntl/

disgruntle

不満にさせる
Meaning
to make someone dissatisfied or discontented
Example
The unfair treatment disgruntled the workers.
不公平な扱いが労働者を不満にさせた。
C1 noun /ˌtɛrəˈdæktɪl/

pterodactyl

絶滅した飛行爬虫類
Meaning
An extinct flying reptile of the Jurassic period, with a long slender head and wings formed by a membrane stretching along the body.
Example
The museum displayed a fossil of a giant pterodactyl.
博物館には巨大なプテロダクティルの化石が展示されていた。
C1 verb /ˈpætər/

patter

繰り返される軽いタップ音を立てる / 機械的に素早く話す
Meaning
to make a repeated light tapping sound; to talk quickly in a rehearsed or mechanical way
Example
Rain pattered softly on the window.
雨は窓に静かにパタパタと音を立てていた。
C1 verb /veks/

vex

苛立たせる
Meaning
to annoy or frustrate someone; to cause trouble
Example
The constant noise from construction vexes the residents.
建設の絶え間ない音は住民を苛立たせる。
C1 noun /ˈtɪrəni/

tyranny

圧政
Meaning
Cruel and oppressive government or rule by a tyrant.
Example
The people revolted against the tyranny of their ruler.
人々は支配者の圧政に反抗しました。
C1 noun /pɒmp/

pomp

壮大, 豪華
Meaning
ceremonial display or splendor; grandeur
Example
The graduation ceremony was full of pomp and circumstance.
卒業式は壮大で豪華でした。