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B2 noun; verb /breɪs/

brace

装具；備える
Meaning
a device that supports or strengthens something; to prepare mentally or physically for something difficult
Example
She braced herself for the strong wind.
彼女は強い風に備えた。
B2 adjective /pəˈluː.tɪd/

polluted

汚染された
Meaning
Contaminated with harmful or poisonous substances.
Example
Polluted air causes severe health problems.
汚染された空気は深刻な健康問題を引き起こします。
B2 adjective /ˈplɛʒərəbl/

pleasurable

楽しませる、快適な
Meaning
giving pleasure or enjoyment
Example
Reading a good book is a pleasurable activity.
良い本を読むことは楽しい活動です。
B2 adjective /dɪˈskriːt/

discreet

慎重な
Meaning
careful and prudent in one's speech or actions, especially to keep something confidential or avoid embarrassment
Example
She was discreet about the details of their conversation.
彼女は彼らの会話の詳細について慎重でした。
B2 noun səˌsteɪ.nəˈbɪl.ɪ.ti

sustainability

持続可能性
Meaning
The ability to be maintained at a certain rate or level; the avoidance of the depletion of natural resources in order to maintain ecological balance.
Example
Sustainability ensures long-term environmental health.
持続可能性は長期的な環境健康を保証します。
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 adverb /ˈbruːtəli/

brutally

残酷に
Meaning
in a cruel, violent, or harsh manner; in a very direct and blunt way
Example
The prisoners were treated brutally by the guards.
囚人たちは看守に残酷に扱われた。
B2 adjective /ˌbaɪəˈlɒdʒɪkl̩/

biological

生物学的
Meaning
relating to the science of biology or to life and living organisms
Example
She is studying biological sciences at university.
彼女は大学で生物学的な科学を学んでいます。
B2 noun /ˈlɒdʒɪk/

logic

論理
Meaning
Reasoning conducted or assessed according to strict principles of validity.
Example
Her argument was based on sound logic.
彼女の主張は論理に基づいていました。
B2 noun ˌɜːbənaɪˈzeɪʃən

urbanization

都市化
Meaning
The process by which towns and cities are formed and become larger as more people begin living and working in central areas.
Example
Urbanization leads to more developed infrastructure.
都市化はより発展したインフラストラクチャーをもたらす。
B2 adjective /ˌθiːəˈrɛtɪkl/

theoretical

理論的
Meaning
Concerned with or based on theory rather than practical application.
Example
The idea remains largely theoretical without real-world evidence.
そのアイデアは実際の証拠がなくても、主に理論的なものとして残ります。
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 verb əˈpɔɪn.tɪd

appointed

任命された
Meaning
Assign a job or role to someone; designate someone to a position.
Example
Appointed officials carry significant responsibilities.
任命された職員は重要な責任を負います。
B2 adjective /ˈɪmpæktfʊl/

impactful

インパクトがある
Meaning
Having a major impact or effect; powerful and forceful.
Example
Her impactful speech moved the audience to take action.
彼女のインパクトのあるスピーチは、聴衆を行動に駆り立てた。
B2 adjective /əˈbʌndənt/

abundant

豊富
Meaning
existing or available in large quantities; plentiful
Example
The garden was abundant with colorful flowers.
庭は色とりどりの花であふれていました。
B2 noun /krɑk pɑt/

Crock pot

スロークッカー
Meaning
an electric cooking pot that cooks food slowly at low temperatures
Example
I put the chicken and vegetables in the crock pot before going to work.
仕事に行く前にチキンと野菜をスロークッカーに入れました。
B2 noun /ˈen.ə.dʒi sɪˈkjʊə.rɪ.ti/

energy security

エネルギーの安全保障
Meaning
The reliable availability of energy sources at an affordable price for a nation or region.
Example
Energy security ensures consistent supply.
エネルギーセキュリティは一貫した供給を確保します。
B2 adjective /sə'spɪʃ.əs/

Suspicious

疑わしい; 不審な
Meaning
having or showing distrust; doubtful; questionable
Example
The police found his behavior very suspicious.
警察は彼の行動が非常に疑わしいと感じました。
B2 noun ˈkæp.sjuːl

capsule

カプセル。薬の1回分を含むゼラチン製の小さな溶解ケースで、丸ごと飲み込む。
Meaning
A small soluble case of gelatin containing a dose of medicine, swallowed whole.
Example
Capsules contain controlled environments.
カプセルはコントロールされた環境を含んでいます。
B2 noun /ˈdʌmi/

dummy

ダミー / バカな人
Meaning
a model or replica of a human used for practice, display, or testing; also a term for a foolish person
Example
The tailor used a dummy to display the dress.
仕立て屋はドレスを展示するためにダミーを使った。
B2 adjective /ˈpæsɪv/

passive

受動的; (文法) 受動態
Meaning
not actively responding or participating; in grammar, denoting the voice in which the subject undergoes the action
Example
Instead of taking charge, he remained passive during the meeting.
会議では責任を取る代わりに、彼は受動的なままでした。
B2 noun /ˌmɪsˈfɔːrtʃən/

misfortune

不運
Meaning
Bad luck or an unfortunate event.
Example
He suffered the misfortune of losing his job during the recession.
彼は不況時に仕事を失うという不運に見舞われました。
B2 adjective /ˈɒp.tɪ.məl/

optimal

最適、最良
Meaning
Best or most favorable; the most effective under particular conditions.
Example
The optimal temperature for plant growth is around 25°C.
植物の成長に最適な温度は約25°Cです。
B2 verb /ɪˈvɑːlv/

evolve

Meaning
to develop gradually, especially into a more complex or advanced state
Example
Over time, the company evolved into a global brand.
B2 adjective /ˈmɒdɪst/

modest

Meaning
Having or showing a humble estimate of one’s importance; simple and not extravagant.
Example
She lives in a modest house in the countryside.
B2 adjective /ˈvɪv.ɪd/

Vivid

鮮やかな; 明るい; 明確な;
Meaning
producing powerful feelings or strong, clear images in the mind; bright and intense
Example
She has vivid memories of her childhood in the countryside.
彼女は田舎での子供時代の鮮明な記憶を持っています。
B2 noun /mɪkst ˈkʌlər/

Mixed colour

混合色
Meaning
a color created by combining two or more different colors
Example
The mixed colour created a beautiful gradient on the canvas.
混合色はキャンバスに美しいグラデーションを作り出しました。
B2 adjective /ɪkˈstɜːr.nəl/

External

外部の
Meaning
coming from or relating to the outside; not belonging to or originating from within
Example
The company hired external consultants to review their business strategy.
その会社はビジネス戦略を見直すために外部のコンサルタントを雇いました。
B2 adverb /ˈʌltəmətli/

ultimately

最終的に
Meaning
in the end, after everything else
Example
Ultimately, we decided to go ahead with the project.
最終的に、私たちはプロジェクトを進めることに決めました。
B2 adjective /ɪˈmɒrəl/

immoral

不道徳な
Meaning
Not conforming to accepted standards of morality; unethical or wicked.
Example
He was fired for his immoral behavior.
彼は不道徳な行動で解雇されました。
B2 adverb /ˈfeɪθ.fəl.i/

Faithfully

忠実に
Meaning
in a loyal and steadfast manner; with dedication
Example
She faithfully attended every meeting despite her busy schedule.
彼女は忙しいスケジュールにもかかわらず、毎回忠実に会議に出席しました。
B2 noun ˌeksplɔɪˈteɪʃən

exploitation

搾取
Meaning
The action of making use of and benefiting from resources, often in an unfair or selfish way.
Example
Exploitation of marine resources has led to significant damage.
海洋資源の搾取は重大な損害を引き起こしました。
B2 adverb dɪˈlɪb.ər.ət.li

deliberately

故意に
Meaning
Consciously and intentionally; on purpose.
Example
The actions were deliberately planned to cause harm.
行動は意図的に計画され、害を与えるために行われた。
B2 noun /duːm/

doom

運命
Meaning
A terrible fate, destruction, or unavoidable bad outcome.
Example
The ancient prophecy foretold the city’s doom.
古代の予言は都市の運命を予見していた。
B2 adjective /ˈsɪr.i.əl/

Serial

連続した; シリアル
Meaning
happening in a series; consecutive; arranged in order
Example
The serial killer was finally caught after years of investigation.
連続した殺人者は、長年の調査の後、ついに捕まった。
B2 noun /ˈspəʊksmən/

spokesman

スポークスマン
Meaning
a person who speaks on behalf of others, especially for a group or organization
Example
The spokesman addressed the crowd during the rally.
スポークスマンは集会中に群衆に向かって話した。
B2 noun /ˈrɪk.ʃɔː/

Rickshaw

リクシャ
Meaning
a light two-wheeled passenger vehicle drawn by one or more people
Example
We took a rickshaw to reach the busy marketplace.
忙しい市場に到着するためにリクシャを利用しました。
B2 adverb /pəˈlɪtɪkəli/

politically

政治的に
Meaning
in a way that relates to politics or government
Example
The country is politically divided between two major parties.
その国は二つの主要な政党の間で政治的に分裂しています。
B2 noun /heɪst/

Haste

急ぎ; 焦り
Meaning
swiftness of motion; urgent need of quick action; excessive speed or urgency
Example
In his haste to catch the train, he forgot to take his wallet from the table.
列車に乗るための急いで、テーブルから財布を取るのを忘れました。
B2 noun /bætʃ/

batch

一度に生産または処理されたアイテムの量
Meaning
a quantity of items produced or processed at one time
Example
She baked a fresh batch of cookies this morning.
彼女は今朝、新しいバッチのクッキーを焼いた。
B2 noun /fɔːrt/

Fort

砦
Meaning
a strong building or group of buildings where soldiers live and defend
Example
The ancient fort stood on top of the hill for centuries.
古代のフォートは何世代にもわたって丘の上に立っていました。
B2 adjective /ˈlɔɪ.əl/

Loyal

忠実な; 信頼できる; 忠誠心のある
Meaning
faithful; devoted; trustworthy
Example
He remained loyal to his friends through difficult times.
彼は困難な時期にも友達に忠実であり続けた。
B2 verb /ɪnˈtɜːrprət/

interpret

Meaning
to explain the meaning of something; to translate orally
Example
She had to interpret the speech for the foreign guests.
B2 noun /ˈtɜːr.mər.ɪk ˈpaʊ.dər/

Turmeric Powder

ターメリックパウダー
Meaning
ground turmeric root used as a spice and for its medicinal properties
Example
Add a pinch of turmeric powder to the curry for color and flavor.
カレーにターメリックパウダーを一つまみ加えて、色と風味を加えます。
B2 noun /ˈhæn.di.krɑːft/

Handicraft

手工芸
Meaning
an activity involving the making of decorative domestic or other objects with the hands; handmade artistic work
Example
The local market featured beautiful handicrafts made by skilled artisans from the region.
地元の市場では、その地域の熟練した職人によって作られた美しい手工芸が展示されていました。
B2 adjective ˌprəʊˈæk.tɪv

proactive

積極的
Meaning
Taking action by causing change and not only reacting to change when it happens.
Example
Proactive strategies are needed to combat scarcity.
不足に対処するために積極的な戦略が必要です。
B2 noun /ræntʃ/

ranch

牧場
Meaning
a large farm where animals such as cattle or sheep are raised
Example
They own a huge cattle ranch in Texas.
彼らはテキサスで巨大な牧場を所有しています。
B2 verb /ˈdɛzɪɡneɪt/

designate

指名する
Meaning
to officially assign, appoint, or indicate something or someone
Example
The committee will designate a new chairperson next week.
委員会は来週、新しい会長を指名する予定です。
B2 verb /ˈænəlaɪz/

analyze

分析する
Meaning
to examine something in detail to understand it better or draw conclusions
Example
Scientists analyze data to discover new patterns.
科学者たちは新しいパターンを発見するためにデータを分析しています。
B2 adjective /ˌsuː.pəˈnætʃ.ər.əl/

Supernatural

超自然的な
Meaning
relating to things that cannot be explained by natural or scientific laws; beyond the normal or physical world
Example
The old house was said to have supernatural powers.
その古い家には超自然的な力があると言われていた。
B2 verb /plʌk/

pluck

摘む, 勇気を出す
Meaning
to take hold of and quickly remove; to gather courage or determination
Example
She plucked a flower from the garden.
彼女は庭から花を摘みました。
B2 noun /həˈraɪ.zən/

horizon

地平線
Meaning
the line where the earth seems to meet the sky; the limit of one's knowledge, experience, or interest
Example
The sun disappeared below the horizon.
太陽は地平線の下に消えました。
B2 noun /klɔː/

Claw

爪
Meaning
sharp curved nail on the foot of an animal or bird
Example
The cat extended its sharp claws to climb the tree.
猫は木に登るために鋭い爪を伸ばした。
B2 verb /ˈræm.bəl/

ramble

Meaning
to talk or write at length in a confused or inconsequential way; to walk for pleasure without a fixed route.
Example
He rambled on about his childhood for hours.
B2 adjective /kɔːrs/

coarse

粗い, ざらざら
Meaning
Rough in texture or manner; not smooth or refined.
Example
The fabric felt coarse to the touch.
その布は触るとざらざらしていた。
B2 noun /ˌnoʊtɪfɪˈkeɪʃənz/

notifications

通知
Meaning
A notice or announcement, especially an official one.
Example
Turn off notifications to stay focused.
通知をオフにして集中を保つ。
B2 noun fəˈtɪl.ɪ.ti

fertility

肥沃
Meaning
The quality of being fertile; fruitfulness.
Example
Fertility of the soil is crucial for farming.
土壌の肥沃度は農業にとって重要です。
B2 noun /ˈmæm.əl/

mammal

哺乳類
Meaning
A warm-blooded animal with hair or fur, and females produce milk for their young.
Example
The whale is the largest mammal on Earth.
クジラは地球上で最も大きな哺乳類です。
B2 noun /səˈlɪsɪtər/

solicitor

弁護士
Meaning
A type of lawyer who gives legal advice and prepares legal documents, often representing clients in lower courts.
Example
She consulted a solicitor before signing the contract.
彼女は契約書に署名する前に弁護士に相談しました。
B2 adjective /trɪm/

Trim

整然とした、スリムで健康的な
Meaning
neat and orderly in appearance; slim and fit
Example
She keeps her garden very trim and tidy.
彼女は庭を非常に整然とした状態に保っています。
B2 adjective /ˈrɪɡ.ər.əs/

rigorous

厳格な
Meaning
Extremely thorough and demanding in analysis or practice.
Example
A rigorous study plan helps students achieve better results.
厳格な学習計画は、学生がより良い結果を得るのに役立ちます。
B2 verb, noun /ʃeɪv/

shave

髭を剃る
Meaning
To remove hair from the body, typically using a razor; the act of removing hair
Example
He likes to shave every morning before work.
彼は毎朝仕事の前に髭を剃るのが好きです。
B2 verb /ˈkɒnstɪtjuːt/

constitute

構成する
Meaning
To make up, form, or establish something.
Example
These documents constitute the legal agreement between the two parties.
これらの文書は、両者間の法的契約を構成しています。
B2 adjective /ˌdɪp.ləˈmæt.ɪk/

Diplomatic

外交的; 人間関係をうまく扱うことができる
Meaning
relating to diplomacy; tactful; skilled in managing relationships
Example
She gave a diplomatic answer to avoid offending anyone.
彼女は誰も怒らせないように外交的な答えをしました。
B2 verb /rɪˈkleɪm/

reclaim

Meaning
To take back or recover something; to restore to a usable state.
Example
The farmer worked to reclaim the barren land.
B2 noun /əˌbriːviˈeɪʃən/

abbreviation

略語
Meaning
a shortened form of a word or phrase
Example
NASA is an abbreviation for National Aeronautics and Space Administration.
NASA は National Aeronautics and Space Administration の略語です。
B2 adjective /ɪˈrɪˌspɑn.sə.bəl/

Irresponsible

無責任
Meaning
lacking a sense of responsibility; careless
Example
It was irresponsible of him to leave without telling anyone.
彼が誰にも言わずに去ったのは無責任だった。
B2 adjective /ˈpɔɪn.tɪd/

Pointed

鋭い; 直接的で明確な
Meaning
having a sharp end; direct and unambiguous
Example
She made a pointed remark about his behavior.
彼女は彼の行動について鋭いコメントをしました。
B2 adjective /njuːˈtrɪʃ.əs/

Nutritious

栄養価の高い
Meaning
containing substances that help the body grow and stay healthy; nourishing
Example
Eating nutritious food helps maintain good health.
栄養価の高い食べ物を摂ることは、健康を保つのに役立ちます。
B2 adverb /rɪˈspektɪvli/

Respectively

それぞれ; 指定された順序で; 別々に、そしてすでに言及された順序で
Meaning
in the order given; separately and in the order already mentioned
Example
John and Mary are 25 and 30 years old respectively.
ジョンとメアリーはそれぞれ25歳と30歳です。
B2 noun /ˌvæk.sɪˈneɪ.ʃən/

Vaccination

ワクチン接種
Meaning
the process of giving a vaccine to a person or animal to protect them against a disease
Example
Children receive vaccination against measles at an early age.
子供たちは幼い頃に麻疹の予防接種を受けます。
B2 noun /ˈpleɪˌɔːf/

playoff

チャンピオン決定戦
Meaning
a series of games played to determine a champion among top teams
Example
The team qualified for the playoffs after a strong season.
チームは強いシーズン後にプレーオフに進出しました。
B2 noun /ɡɪə(r)/

gear

装備 / ギア
Meaning
Equipment or apparatus for a particular purpose; also a toothed wheel in machinery.
Example
The climber packed all his gear before starting the journey.
登山者は旅を始める前にすべてのギアをパックしました。
B2 noun/verb /bruːz/

bruise

Meaning
As a noun: an injury appearing as a purple or blue mark on the skin; As a verb: to injure without breaking the skin
Example
He got a bruise on his arm after falling.
B2 noun ədˈvɑːns.mənt

advancement

進歩
Meaning
The process of promoting or moving forward; development or improvement in a particular area.
Example
Technological advancement shapes the future.
技術的進歩は未来を形作る。
B2 noun /ˈsɜːr.plʌs/

surplus

余剰
Meaning
An amount that is more than what is needed.
Example
The country has a surplus of food this year.
今年、その国には食料の余剰があります。
B2 noun /ˈbʊlɪt/

Bullet

弾丸
Meaning
a metal projectile fired from a gun
Example
The bullet missed its target and hit the wall.
その弾丸は標的を外し、壁に当たった。
B2 adjective /ʌnˈendɪŋ/

Unending

終わりのない
Meaning
continuing forever; without end
Example
The unending rain made the day feel gloomy.
終わりのない雨が一日を憂鬱にした。
B2 verb /ˈkɒmpənseɪtɪd/

compensated

Meaning
to have been given something, typically money, as a recompense for loss, suffering, or work done
Example
The workers were compensated for their overtime hours.
B2 noun /veɪl/

Veil

ベール; マスク; 花嫁のベール;
Meaning
a piece of fine material worn to protect or conceal the face; something that conceals or disguises
Example
The bride wore a beautiful white veil during the ceremony.
花嫁は式の間に美しい白いベールを着ていました。
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 adjective, noun, verb /ˈæb.strækt/

abstract

抽象的, 要約
Meaning
existing in thought or as an idea but not having physical or concrete existence; a summary of a text
Example
The artist is known for her abstract paintings.
そのアーティストはアブストラクトな絵画で知られています。
B2 noun /ˈsleɪvəri/

slavery

Meaning
the system or state of being owned and forced to work for someone else
Example
Slavery was abolished in most countries in the 19th century.
B2 adjective /stɜːrn/

Stern

厳格な; 厳しい
Meaning
serious and demanding exact conformity to rules; strict and severe
Example
The teacher gave the students a stern warning about cheating.
教師は学生に対してカンニングについて厳しい警告を与えました。
B2 adjective ˌæs.trəˈnɒm.ɪ.kəl

astronomical

天文学的
Meaning
Relating to astronomy; extremely large in amount or extent.
Example
The astronomical price reflects its exclusivity.
天文学的な価格はその排他性を反映しています。
B2 adjective /əˈsɜːr.tɪv/

Assertive

自己主張の強い; 自信に満ちた
Meaning
confident and forceful; having a strong personality
Example
She is very assertive when speaking in meetings.
彼女は会議で話すとき、とてもアサーティブです。
B2 verb /ˈɪmɪɡreɪt/

immigrate

移住する
Meaning
to come to live permanently in a foreign country
Example
He immigrated to Canada five years ago.
彼は5年前にカナダに移住しました。
B2 verb /əˈplɔːd/

applaud

拍手する
Meaning
to show approval by clapping or expressing admiration
Example
The audience applauded the performance.
観客はパフォーマンスに拍手を送りました。
B2 noun /æmˈbæsədər/

Ambassador

大使
Meaning
an accredited diplomat sent by a country as its official representative to a foreign country
Example
The ambassador met with government officials to discuss trade agreements.
大使は貿易協定について議論するために政府の役人と会いました。
B2 verb, adjective /ɪˈlæbəreɪt/ (verb), /ɪˈlæbərət/ (adjective)

elaborate

詳しく説明する / 複雑で詳細なデザイン
Meaning
verb: to explain something in detail; adjective: detailed and complicated in design
Example
She asked him to elaborate on his proposal.
彼女は彼に提案について詳しく説明するように頼んだ。
B2 noun /ˌrɪəlɪˈzeɪʃən/

realization

実現
Meaning
the act of becoming fully aware of something as a fact
Example
Her realization of the problem helped solve the issue.
彼女の問題の認識が問題解決に役立った。
B2 adjective /ˈwɪk.ɪd/

Wicked

邪悪な; 悪党の;
Meaning
evil or morally wrong; intended to or capable of harming someone or something
Example
The wicked queen cast a spell on the princess.
邪悪な女王が王女に呪文をかけた。
B2 verb /ˈkɒmbæt/

combat

戦う
Meaning
to fight against something, especially to reduce or stop it
Example
The government is taking steps to combat corruption.
政府は汚職と戦うための措置を講じています。
B2 noun /ˈlep.ərd/

Leopard

ヒョウ
Meaning
a large wild cat with yellow fur and black spots
Example
The leopard climbed the tree to rest in the shade.
ヒョウは木に登って、日陰で休んでいました。
B2 adjective /ˈɔɪl.i/

Oily

油っぽい; 油で覆われた; 脂っこい
Meaning
covered with oil; containing oil; greasy
Example
Her oily skin needs special care.
彼女の油っぽい肌は特別なケアが必要です。
B2 noun /ˈspəʊkswɪmən/

spokeswoman

広報女性
Meaning
a woman who speaks on behalf of a group or organization
Example
The spokeswoman for the company announced the new product.
その会社の広報女性は新製品を発表した。
B2 adverb /ˌfɜːrðərˈmɔːr/

furthermore

その上
Meaning
Used to introduce an additional point or idea; in addition.
Example
The plan is simple and, furthermore, it is affordable.
その計画は簡単で、さらに、手頃な価格です。
B2 adjective /ˈtɪm.ɪd/

Timid

内気; 恥ずかしがり屋
Meaning
shy and lacking confidence; easily frightened
Example
She was too timid to speak in public.
彼女は人前で話すのがあまりにも内気だった。
B2 noun /ˈaʊtˌskɜːrt/

outskirt

郊外
Meaning
the outer edge or border of a town or city
Example
They built a new factory on the outskirts of the city.
彼らは街の郊外に新しい工場を建てました。
B2 noun /ˌfiː.ɑːnˈseɪ/

Fiancee

婚約者
Meaning
a woman who is engaged to be married
Example
John bought a beautiful engagement ring for his fiancee.
ジョンは彼の婚約者に美しい婚約指輪を買いました。
B2 noun /ˈlaɪ.səns/

Licence

ライセンス
Meaning
a permit from an authority to own or use something, do a particular thing, or carry on a trade
Example
You need a driving licence to operate a car.
車を運転するには運転免許証が必要です。
B2 noun ɪnˌvaɪrənˈmɛntəl ˌdɛɡrəˈdeɪʃən

environmental degradation

環境劣化
Meaning
The deterioration of the environment through depletion of resources and destruction of ecosystems.
Example
Environmental degradation threatens biodiversity.
環境劣化は生物多様性を脅かしています。
B2 verb /ˈsʌməraɪz/

summarize

要約する
Meaning
To give a brief statement of the main points of something
Example
She summarized the report in just a few minutes.
彼女は数分で報告書を要約した。
B2 noun /dæm/

Dam

ダム; 貯水池;
Meaning
a barrier constructed to hold back water and raise its level; a female parent of an animal
Example
The massive dam provides electricity and controls flooding in the region.
巨大なダムはこの地域に電力を提供し、洪水を制御します。
B2 noun /ˈwel.feər/

Welfare

福祉; 健康; 幸福
Meaning
the health, happiness, and fortunes of a person or group; care and support
Example
The government is responsible for the welfare of its citizens.
政府は市民の福祉に責任を持っています。
B2 noun /ˈmʌtn/

Mutton

羊肉
Meaning
meat from an adult sheep; lamb meat
Example
The restaurant serves delicious mutton curry with rice.
レストランはおいしい羊肉カレーを提供しています。
B2 adjective /ˌkɒmplɪˈmɛntəri/

complementary

補完的な
Meaning
combining in such a way as to enhance or emphasize the qualities of each other
Example
The two partners have complementary skills.
二人のパートナーは補完的なスキルを持っています。
B2 noun ˈfreɪm.wɜːks

frameworks

枠組み
Meaning
A basic structure underlying a system, concept, or text; an essential supporting structure.
Example
Frameworks define the basis of systems.
枠組みはシステムの基盤を定義します。
B2 verb /waɪn/

whine

不平を言う
Meaning
to complain in an annoying way; to make a high-pitched sound
Example
The child whined about having to go to bed early.
子供は早く寝なければならないことについて不平を言った。
B2 noun /ˌænθrəˈpɒlədʒi/

anthropology

人類学
Meaning
the scientific study of humans, their societies, cultures, and development
Example
She decided to major in anthropology at university.
彼女は大学で人類学を専攻することに決めました。
B2 noun, verb /ˈpɛdəl/

pedal

足で操作するレバー
Meaning
A foot-operated lever for powering or controlling a mechanism, especially on a bicycle.
Example
He pressed down hard on the bicycle pedal.
彼は自転車のペダルを力いっぱい踏んだ。
B2 adjective /kruːd/

crude

原油
Meaning
in a natural or raw state; not yet processed or refined
Example
The crude oil is processed into fuel and chemicals.
原油は燃料や化学薬品に加工されます。
B2 verb, noun /sniːz/

sneeze

くしゃみをする
Meaning
to expel air involuntarily from the nose and mouth due to irritation; the act of sneezing
Example
I had to sneeze during the meeting.
会議中にくしゃみをしなければならなかった。
B2 verb /ˈreɪn.dʒɪŋ/

ranging

変動する
Meaning
Extending or varying between limits.
Example
The temperatures are ranging from 15 to 30 degrees this week.
今週の気温は15度から30度の間で変動しています。
B2 noun /ˈpær.ə.dɒks/

paradox

逆説
Meaning
A seemingly contradictory statement or situation that may be true; an apparent inconsistency.
Example
The paradox of freedom is that it requires rules.
自由の逆説は、それに規則が必要であるということです。
B2 adjective /ˈkɑːmjənl/

communal

共同の
Meaning
Shared by all members of a community; for common use.
Example
The villagers worked together in the communal garden.
村人たちは共同の庭で一緒に働いた。
B2 noun /ˈwɪd.oʊ/

Widow

未亡人
Meaning
a woman whose husband has died and who has not married again
Example
The widow received support from her family and community.
未亡人は家族とコミュニティから支援を受けました。
B2 adjective /ˈfræntɪk/

frantic

必死の
Meaning
Extremely anxious, hurried, or out of control due to fear or excitement.
Example
She made a frantic call to her family after the accident.
事故後、彼女は家族に必死の電話をかけた。
B2 noun /skrɪpt/

script

脚本
Meaning
The written text of a play, film, or broadcast; handwriting style.
Example
The actor memorized his lines from the script.
俳優は脚本からセリフを覚えました。
B2 noun /ɡʌlf/

Gulf

湾
Meaning
a deep inlet of the sea almost surrounded by land; a wide gap or difference between people or groups
Example
The Persian Gulf is an important waterway for international shipping and oil transport.
ペルシャ湾は国際的な輸送と石油輸送の重要な水路です。
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。