B1 noun /ˈbraɪd.ɡrʊm/

Bridegroom

新郎

Meaning

a man on his wedding day or just before and after the event

Example

The nervous bridegroom waited at the altar for his bride to arrive.

緊張した新郎は祭壇で花嫁の到着を待っていた。

C2 adjective /ˌaɪ.kə.nəˈklæs.tɪk/

iconoclastic

確立された信念、伝統、または価値観に対して攻撃的または拒絶的な特徴

Meaning

Characterized by attacking or rejecting cherished beliefs, traditions, or established values.

Example

Her iconoclastic views challenged the conventional wisdom of the industry.

彼女のアイコノクラスティックな見解は業界の従来の知恵に挑戦した。

C2 verb /priːˈdɛstɪn/

predestine

運命づける

Meaning

to determine or decide something in advance, often regarded as being fixed by fate or divine will

Example

They believed their paths were predestined by fate.

彼らは自分たちの道が運命によって前もって定められていると信じていました。

C2 noun /ˈpɒsi/

posse

ギャング / 友達グループ

Meaning

A group of people, often friends or a group organized to support or enforce the law.

Example

He arrived at the party with his posse of friends.

彼は友達グループと一緒にパーティーに到着しました。

B1 adjective /ˈæn.ju.əl/

annual

年次

Meaning

happening once every year

Example

The company holds an annual meeting for all its shareholders.

会社は毎年、すべての株主のために年次総会を開催します。

C2 noun /ˈændaɪərn/

andiron

木材を支える金属製のスタンド

Meaning

a metal support used in a fireplace to hold logs

Example

The logs rested on the andirons in the old fireplace.

古い暖炉のアンダイロンの上に木材が置かれていた。

C1 noun /ˈkɒntrəbænd/

contraband

密輸品

Meaning

goods that are illegal to import, export, or possess

Example

The police seized a shipment of contraband cigarettes.

警察は密輸されたタバコの積荷を押収しました。

A2 noun /ˈneɪ.bər/

Neighbour

隣人; 近く

Meaning

a person who lives near or next to another person

Example

My neighbour is very friendly and helpful.

私の隣人はとても親切で役に立ちます。

C2 adverb /ˈprɒksɪmətli/

proximately

近く

Meaning

In a near or close manner; nearly.

Example

The village lies proximately to the river.

村は川の近くにあります。

A2 noun ədˈvɛnʧər

Adventure

冒険

Meaning

An unusual and exciting experience or activity that is typically bold and sometimes risky.

Example

Adventure travel is loved by thrill-seekers.

アドベンチャー旅行はスリルを求める人々に愛されています。

C1 adjective /ˈwɪst.fəl/

Wistful

物憂い; ノスタルジック

Meaning

having a feeling of longing or yearning; melancholy

Example

She gave a wistful smile when remembering her childhood days.

彼女は子供時代を思い出して、物憂げな笑みを浮かべました。

B2 verb, noun /dɒn/

don

着る / リーダー

Meaning

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

Example

She donned her coat before leaving.

彼女は出かける前にコートを着た。

B2 noun /əˈbjuːs/

Abuse

虐待; 不適切な使用;

Meaning

cruel and violent treatment; improper use of something

Example

The abuse of power led to his resignation.

権力の濫用は彼の辞職を招いた。

C1 adjective /ˈsʌlən/

sullen

むっつりした

Meaning

bad-tempered and gloomy; silently resentful

Example

She gave him a sullen look and walked away.

彼女はむっつりした表情を見せて、立ち去った。

C2 noun ˌɛr.jʊˈdɪʃ.ən

erudition

博学

Meaning

The quality of having or showing great knowledge or learning; scholarship.

Example

His erudition in history impressed the entire audience.

彼の歴史に関する博学は全ての聴衆を感心させた。

C1 noun səˌsɛp.təˈbɪl.ə.ti

susceptibility

感受性

Meaning

The quality of being likely to be influenced or harmed by a particular thing; vulnerability.

Example

High susceptibility to infections requires extra care.

感染症に対する高い感受性は追加のケアを必要とします。

C2 noun /ˈpɛtrəˌɡræf/

petrograph

岩石の説明

Meaning

a description or representation of rocks, especially in detailed scientific writing

Example

The scientist studied the petrograph to understand the rock composition.

科学者は岩石の組成を理解するためにペトログラフを研究しました。

C1 adjective /pɑːrtʃt/

parched

極度に喉が渇いた

Meaning

extremely dry, especially because of heat or thirst

Example

After walking in the desert, he was parched with thirst.

砂漠を歩いた後、彼は極度に喉が渇いていた。

C2 verb /swɪl/

swill

がぶがぶ飲む

Meaning

to drink something greedily or in large amounts

Example

He swilled down the beer in seconds.

彼は数秒でビールを飲み干した。

C1 adjective /ˈluː.mɪ.nəs/

Luminous

輝く; 明るい; 光る

Meaning

bright; shining; emitting light; radiant

Example

The luminous stars filled the dark night sky.

輝く星々が暗い夜空を満たした。

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 /æmˈfɪbiən/

amphibian

Meaning

A cold-blooded vertebrate animal that can live both on land and in water.

Example

A frog is a common amphibian that lives both in water and on land.

B2 verb /ɪmˈpoʊz/

impose

課す

Meaning

to force someone to accept something; to establish or apply by authority

Example

The government imposed new taxes on luxury goods.

政府は高級品に新しい税を課した。

B2 adjective /ˈʃeɪ.ki/

Shaky

不安定な; 震える; 信頼できない; 弱い

Meaning

unstable; trembling; unreliable; weak

Example

His voice was shaky with nervousness.

彼の声は緊張で震えていた。

C1 noun /ˈpɜːʃən/

Persian

イラン出身者またはペルシャ語を話す人

Meaning

a native or inhabitant of Iran; the language spoken in Iran (Farsi)

Example

The Persian language has a rich literary history.

ペルシャ語は豊かな文学的歴史を持っています。

C1 adjective /ˈɡruːsəm/

gruesome

恐ろしい

Meaning

Causing horror or disgust.

Example

The police discovered a gruesome crime scene.

警察は恐ろしい犯罪現場を発見しました。

B1 verb /rɪˈliːs/

release

解放する

Meaning

to set free; to allow something to escape or go away

Example

The prisoner was released after ten years.

囚人は10年後に解放されました。

B1 noun /ˈpɑr.səl/

Parcel

小包; 土地の一区画

Meaning

an object or collection of objects wrapped in paper for carrying or sending by mail; a piece of land

Example

The postman delivered a parcel to our door.

郵便配達員が私たちのドアに小包を届けました。

C1 verb /rɪˈbʌf/

rebuff

拒絶する

Meaning

to reject or refuse in a sharp or abrupt way

Example

She rebuffed his invitation to dinner.

彼女はディナーの招待を断った。

C2 adjective /ˌɒbsəˈlɛsnt/

obsolescent

時代遅れの

Meaning

Becoming outdated or on the way to becoming obsolete.

Example

The obsolescent technology could not compete with modern devices.

時代遅れの技術は現代のデバイスには競争できなかった。

B2 verb /ɪkˈspoʊz/

expose

暴露する

Meaning

to reveal or uncover; to make visible or known

Example

The investigation exposed the truth about the scandal.

調査はスキャンダルについての真実を暴露しました。

B2 adjective /ˈkɒm.pɪ.tənt/

Competent

有能な; 能力がある

Meaning

having the necessary skill or knowledge to do something successfully; capable

Example

She is a competent manager who handles all tasks efficiently.

彼女はすべてのタスクを効率的に処理する有能なマネージャーです。

C2 noun /ˈdaɪəˌdɛm/

diadem

王冠

Meaning

A crown or headband worn as a symbol of royalty or authority.

Example

The queen wore a glittering diadem at the coronation.

女王は戴冠式で輝く王冠を身に着けていました。

C2 noun, verb /ˈtræməl/

trammel

制限

Meaning

A restriction or impediment to freedom of action; to restrict.

Example

The strict rules trammel the creativity of the students.

厳格な規則は学生の創造性を制限しています。

C2 noun /ˈsɪnəd/

synod

シノド

Meaning

An assembly of the clergy in a Christian church convened to decide on issues of doctrine or administration.

Example

The synod gathered to discuss reforms in the church.

シノドは教会での改革について議論するために集まった。

C2 verb /ˈæktʃueɪt/

actuate

作動させる

Meaning

to put into action or motion; to motivate or activate

Example

The engineer actuated the machine with a simple switch.

エンジニアは簡単なスイッチで機械を作動させました。

C1 noun, adjective /ˈpɑːrtɪzən/

partisan

党派の支持者

Meaning

A strong supporter of a party, cause, or person; showing biased allegiance.

Example

The debate quickly turned partisan, with each side defending their own agenda.

議論はすぐに党派的になり、各側は自分のアジェンダを擁護しました。

C2 verb /ˌkɒntrəˈvɜːrt/

controvert

反論する

Meaning

to dispute or argue against; to contradict

Example

The scientist controversed the previous research findings.

その科学者は以前の研究結果に異議を唱えました。

B2 adverb /ˈmɔːrəli/

Morally

道徳的に

Meaning

in accordance with principles of right and wrong behavior; ethically

Example

She felt morally obligated to help the refugees.

彼女は難民を助けるために道義的に義務を感じていた。

C1 noun /ˈkoʊtʃ.mən/

Coachman

御者

Meaning

a person who drives a horse-drawn carriage or coach

Example

The coachman skillfully guided the horses through the busy streets.

御者は熟練して馬を賑やかな通りを通り抜けさせました。

A2 noun /siːn/

scene

シーン

Meaning

a place or setting of an event or activity, or the part of a play or film

Example

The final scene of the movie was very emotional.

映画の最後のシーンはとても感動的でした。

B2 adverb /ɪˈməʊʃənəli/

emotionally

感情的に

Meaning

in a way that relates to a person's feelings or emotions

Example

She became emotionally attached to her pet.

彼女はペットに感情的に結びついていた。

C2 verb /bɪˈdɛk/

bedeck

飾る

Meaning

to decorate or adorn something in a showy way

Example

The hall was bedecked with flowers for the wedding.

ホールは結婚式のために花で飾られました。

C2 adjective /sɪˈdɪʃəs/

seditious

扇動的

Meaning

Encouraging rebellion against authority.

Example

The activist spread seditious pamphlets among the crowd.

活動家は群衆の中で扇動的なパンフレットを配布しました。

C1 noun /ˈɪnˌmeɪt/

inmate

囚人

Meaning

a person confined to an institution such as a prison or hospital

Example

The prison has over a thousand inmates.

刑務所には千人以上の囚人がいます。

B2 adjective /kənˈtɛmpərɛri/

contemporary

現代的な, 現代の

Meaning

belonging to the same time period; modern

Example

She enjoys contemporary art exhibitions.

彼女は現代アートの展示を楽しんでいます。

B2 adjective /prɛsˈtɪdʒəs/

prestigious

名誉ある

Meaning

having a high reputation; respected

Example

Harvard University is one of the most prestigious universities in the world.

ハーバード大学は世界で最も名誉ある大学の一つです。

C1 adjective ɪˌɡæl.ɪˈteə.ri.ən

egalitarian

平等主義者

Meaning

Believing in or based on the principle that all people are equal and deserve equal rights and opportunities.

Example

The new law promotes an egalitarian society.

新しい法律は平等主義の社会を促進します。

B2 adjective /ɪkˈsprɛsɪv/

expressive

表現力豊かな

Meaning

Effectively conveying thought or feeling.

Example

Her eyes were so expressive that no words were needed.

彼女の目はとても表現力豊かで、言葉は必要なかった。

C1 noun /rentʃ/

Wrench

レンチ

Meaning

a tool used for gripping and turning nuts, bolts, or pipes

Example

He used a wrench to tighten the bolt.

彼はボルトを締めるためにレンチを使った。

C1 verb /mɑːrd/

marred

台無しにする

Meaning

to spoil or damage the quality or appearance of something

Example

The celebration was marred by bad weather.

お祝いは悪天候で台無しになりました。

C1 adjective kənˈten.ʃəs

contentious

論争のある

Meaning

Causing or likely to cause an argument; controversial.

Example

The contentious issue divided global leaders.

その論争的な問題は、世界のリーダーたちを分裂させました。

C2 verb /prəˈpaʊnd/

propound

提案する

Meaning

To put forward an idea, theory, or point for consideration.

Example

The professor propounded a new theory on climate change.

教授は気候変動に関する新しい理論を提案しました。

C2 noun/adjective /ˈæl.əˌbæs.tər/

alabaster

アラバスター（白い鉱物）

Meaning

A fine-grained, usually white variety of gypsum, often used for carving; also describes something smooth and pale like alabaster.

Example

The statue was carved from pure alabaster.

その像は純粋なアラバスターで彫られました。

B2 adverb /bɪˈfɔːr.hænd/

Beforehand

前もって; 事前に; あらかじめ

Meaning

in advance; ahead of time; earlier

Example

We prepared everything beforehand.

私たちは前もってすべて準備しました。

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.

B2 noun /hɪp/

hip

腰部

Meaning

The part of the body on either side of the pelvis, or informal: trendy and fashionable.

Example

She put her hands on her hips.

彼女は手を腰に置きました。

B2 noun /pænt/

Pant

パンツ

Meaning

a piece of clothing worn on the lower body covering each leg separately

Example

She bought a new pair of pants for the party.

彼女はパーティーのために新しいパンツを買った。

B1 adjective /ˈɪnəsənt/

Innocent

無実の; 純粋な; 無害な

Meaning

free from guilt or sin; pure; harmless; naive

Example

The innocent child had no idea that her parents were planning a surprise party.

その無実の子供は、両親がサプライズパーティーを計画していることを知りませんでした。

C2 noun /ˈpɒlɪti/

polity

政治、政府の形態

Meaning

an organized society or form of government

Example

The ancient Greek polity had a system of city-states.

古代ギリシャの政治は都市国家のシステムを持っていました。

C1 verb /ɪnˈtruːd/

intrude

干渉する

Meaning

To enter a place or situation where one is not wanted or not invited.

Example

He felt embarrassed to intrude on their private conversation.

彼は彼らのプライベートな会話に干渉して恥ずかしく思った。

C2 noun /ˌkæl.sɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/

calcification

カルシフィケーション

Meaning

The process of calcium accumulation in soil, making it hard.

Example

Calcification reduces soil permeability and affects crop growth.

カルシフィケーションは土壌の透過性を減らし、作物の成長に影響を与えます。

C1 noun /ˈhaɪdəweɪ/

hideaway

隠れ家

Meaning

A place used as a retreat or a place to hide.

Example

The cabin in the woods was their secret hideaway.

森の中の小屋は彼らの秘密の隠れ家だった。

C1 adjective /ˌaɪ.di.əˈlɒdʒ.ɪ.kəl/

ideological

イデオロギー的

Meaning

Relating to or based on a system of ideas or beliefs.

Example

The two parties are divided by deep ideological differences.

二つの党は深いイデオロギー的な違いによって分裂している。

B2 adjective /əˈkaʊntəbl/

accountable

責任がある

Meaning

Required or expected to justify actions or decisions; responsible.

Example

Staying accountable helps reduce delays.

責任があることが遅延を減らすのに役立ちます。

A1 verb /let/

let

許可する

Meaning

to allow someone to do something; to give permission

Example

Please let me help you with that task.

その作業を手伝わせてください。

A2 noun /reɪt/

rate

レート

Meaning

the cost or price of something, or the amount at which something happens

Example

The rate of inflation is increasing every year.

インフレ率は毎年増加しています。

B2 noun /ˈdʒɝː.nə.lɪŋ/

journaling

ジャーナリング

Meaning

The practice of writing down your thoughts, feelings, and experiences regularly.

Example

Journaling helps in organizing thoughts and reducing stress.

ジャーナリングは思考を整理し、ストレスを減らすのに役立ちます。

C1 adjective /ˈplæsɪd/

placid

穏やかな、静かな

Meaning

calm and peaceful, not easily disturbed

Example

She had a placid expression despite the chaos around her.

彼女は周囲の混乱にもかかわらず、穏やかな表情をしていた。

B2 verb rɪˈzaɪn

resign

辞任する

Meaning

Voluntarily leave a job or other position.

Example

Ministers were forced to resign.

大臣たちは辞任を余儀なくされました。

C1 noun ɡrɪt

grit

決意

Meaning

Long-term determination and perseverance in the face of hardship and challenges.

Example

His grit and hard work led him to success.

彼の決意と努力は彼を成功へと導いた。

C1 adjective /ˈbreɪzən/

brazen

Meaning

Bold and without shame; shameless.

Example

She made a brazen attempt to lie in front of everyone.

C2 adjective /ˈɪm.pi.əs/

Impious

不敬な; 冒涜的

Meaning

irreligious; lacking reverence for religion; blasphemous

Example

The impious act shocked the religious community.

不敬な行為は宗教コミュニティを驚かせました。

C2 noun /ˈlɪtɪɡənt/

litigant

訴訟当事者

Meaning

a person involved in a lawsuit

Example

The court summoned both litigants for the hearing.

裁判所は両方の訴訟当事者を公聴会に召喚した。

B2 noun /ˈɔːltər/

Altar

祭壇

Meaning

a raised structure on which offerings or sacrifices are made to a deity

Example

The bride and groom stood before the altar during the ceremony.

新郎新婦は式の最中に祭壇の前に立っていました。

B1 noun riˈækʃən

reaction

反応

Meaning

An action performed or a feeling experienced in response to a situation or event.

Example

The arrests triggered a reaction.

逮捕は反応を引き起こしました。

B2 verb /ɪˈlɛkt/

elect

選ぶ

Meaning

To choose someone for a position or office by voting.

Example

The citizens elected a new president.

市民は新しい大統領を選びました。

B2 noun /ˈrerəti/

Rarity

珍しい状態; 普通でないもの、または希少なもの

Meaning

the state of being rare; something that is uncommon or scarce

Example

The antique vase was a rarity worth thousands of dollars.

その古代の花瓶は、数千ドルの価値がある珍しいものだった。

A1 verb /baɪ/

buy

買う

Meaning

to get something by paying money for it; to purchase

Example

I want to buy a new car this year.

今年は新しい車を買いたいです。

C1 verb /ˈskævɪndʒ/

scavenge

ゴミの中から探す

Meaning

to search through waste or discarded material to find useful items

Example

The children scavenged for food in the garbage dump.

子供たちはゴミ捨て場で食べ物を探していました。

C2 noun /ɪnˈkʌmbrəns/

encumbrance

負担 / 障害

Meaning

a burden or obstacle that makes progress or movement difficult

Example

Debt can become a serious encumbrance in life.

借金は人生で深刻な障害となる可能性があります。

B2 adjective /ɪmˈper.ə.tɪv/

imperative

命令形

Meaning

Of vital importance; crucial; giving or expressing a command.

Example

It is imperative to address the climate crisis immediately.

気候危機に直ちに対処することがインペラティブです。

C2 noun /ˈʌm.brə/

Umbra

完全な影、太陽黒点の暗い中心

Meaning

the fully shaded inner region of a shadow cast by an opaque object; the dark center of a sunspot

Example

During the eclipse, we stood in the moon's umbra.

日食の際、私たちは月のアンブラの中に立っていました。

B2 verb /riːˈɔːrɡənaɪz/

reorganize

再編成する

Meaning

to arrange something again in a different way for greater efficiency or order

Example

The manager decided to reorganize the team structure.

マネージャーはチームの構造を再編成することに決めました。

C2 adjective /ˈlæk.rɪ.moʊs/

lachrymose

涙を流す、悲しむ

Meaning

tearful or given to weeping; sad and mournful

Example

The movie's lachrymose ending left the audience in tears.

映画の悲しい結末は観客を涙で満たしました。

C2 noun /kəˈraʊzl/

carousal

騒々しいパーティー

Meaning

A noisy or lively drinking party or festivity.

Example

They were exhausted after a night of wild carousal.

彼らは一晩のワイルドな騒々しいパーティーの後、疲れ切っていた。

C1 adjective /əˈblaɪdʒɪŋ/

obliging

親切な

Meaning

Willing to help or do favors; accommodating.

Example

The staff at the hotel were very obliging and friendly.

ホテルのスタッフはとても親切で友好的でした。

A2 noun (plural) /ædz/

ads

Meaning

short for advertisements; promotional messages intended to sell products or services

Example

I often skip ads when watching videos online.

私はオンライン動画を見るとき、よく広告をスキップします。

C2 noun /ɒmˈnɪʃəns/

omniscience

全知

Meaning

the state of knowing everything

Example

The novel's narrator has an air of omniscience, revealing every character's thoughts.

小説の語り手は全知の空気をまとい、すべてのキャラクターの考えを明らかにしている。

B2 noun /ˈdaʊn.fɔːl/

Downfall

没落; 失敗; 崩壊

Meaning

a loss of power, prosperity, or status; the cause of such a loss

Example

His arrogance and pride led to his eventual downfall in business.

彼の傲慢と誇りは、ビジネスにおける彼の最終的な失墜を招いた。

C1 verb /tʃæsˈtaɪz/

chastise

Meaning

to criticize or punish severely

Example

The teacher chastised the student for being late.

B1 adjective /rɔː/

Raw

生の; 処理されていない; 自然な状態で; 未熟な

Meaning

uncooked; not processed; in natural state; inexperienced

Example

The chef prefers to use raw vegetables in his salads.

シェフはサラダに生野菜を使うのが好きです。

C1 noun /ˈliːʒən/

lesion

傷

Meaning

An area of damage or abnormal change in the tissue of an organism, often caused by injury or disease.

Example

The doctor examined the skin lesion carefully.

医者は皮膚の傷を注意深く調べました。

C1 adjective /ˈmeʒ.ər.ə.bəl/

Measurable

測定可能な; 定量的な

Meaning

able to be measured; quantifiable

Example

The project's success was measurable by increased sales.

プロジェクトの成功は売上の増加で測定可能でした。

C1 verb /rɪˈbjuːk/

rebuke

叱る

Meaning

to criticize or scold sharply; to express disapproval

Example

The teacher had to rebuke the student for cheating.

先生は cheating のため学生を叱らなければならなかった。

C1 adjective /kənˈstreɪnd/

constrained

制約された、無理に作られた

Meaning

appearing forced, unnatural, or restricted

Example

He gave a constrained smile during the awkward meeting.

彼は気まずい会議で強制的な笑顔を見せた。

C2 noun /ˌpɜːrspɪˈkjuːəti/

perspicuity

明瞭さ

Meaning

Clarity and ease in speech or writing; the quality of being clearly expressed.

Example

The perspicuity of his lecture made it easy for students to understand complex topics.

彼の講義の明瞭さは、学生が複雑なトピックを理解するのを容易にしました。

C1 noun /ˈkɒnfɪdænt/

confidant

信頼できる友人

Meaning

A person with whom one shares a secret or private matter, trusting them not to repeat it.

Example

She found a true confidant in her childhood friend.

彼女は子供時代の友人の中に本当の信頼できる友人を見つけました。

C2 noun /ɪnˈtɛnʃən/

intension

内的意味

Meaning

The internal content of a concept; the set of attributes implied by a word or phrase.

Example

The intension of the word 'dog' includes being a mammal and domesticated.

'犬'という言葉のインテンションには哺乳類であり、飼いならされたことが含まれます。

C1 noun /ˈtem.pɚ.əns/

temperance

節制

Meaning

Moderation in action, thought, or feeling; restraint.

Example

Temperance is essential for a balanced life.

節制はバランスの取れた生活には欠かせません。

B1 verb /pɔːz/

Pause

一時停止

Meaning

to stop temporarily; to take a break in activity or speech

Example

Please pause the video while I take notes.

ノートを取る間にビデオを一時停止してください。

C2 verb /ˌweɪˈleɪ/

waylay

突然立ち止まる / 攻撃する

Meaning

to stop or interrupt someone unexpectedly, often to attack or detain them

Example

He was waylaid by reporters as he left the courthouse.

彼は裁判所を出るとき、記者に道を遮られた。

B2 adjective /ˈpraɪs.ləs/

Priceless

無価値な; 計り知れない価値がある

Meaning

extremely valuable; invaluable; beyond price

Example

Her grandmother's antique jewelry is absolutely priceless.

彼女の祖母の古代の宝石は絶対に無価値だ。

A2 noun /æd/

ad

Meaning

a notice or announcement in a public medium promoting a product, service, or event

Example

The company released a new ad for their smartphone.

会社はスマートフォンの新しい広告を公開しました。

C2 verb /frɪsk/

frisk

ボディチェックする

Meaning

To search a person by patting their clothing to check for concealed items.

Example

The security guard frisked the man at the entrance.

セキュリティガードは入口でその男性をフリスクしました。

C1 noun /suˈpriː.mə.si/

Supremacy

至高性; 最高の権威または力

Meaning

the state of being supreme; highest authority or power

Example

The country established naval supremacy in the region.

その国は地域で海軍の至高性を確立しました。

C1 noun /ˈhɜːrbɪsaɪd/

herbicide

除草剤

Meaning

A chemical substance used to kill unwanted plants, especially weeds.

Example

Farmers used herbicide to protect their crops from invasive weeds.

農家は侵入する雑草から作物を守るために除草剤を使用しました。

B2 adverb /ˈæŋkʃəsli/

anxiously

不安そうに

Meaning

in a worried, nervous, or uneasy manner; with anxious anticipation

Example

She waited anxiously for the exam results.

彼女は試験の結果を不安そうに待っていた。

C2 noun /ˈdæl.i.əns/

Dalliance

浮気; 関係の一時的なもの

Meaning

a casual romantic or sexual relationship; a brief involvement or experiment

Example

His dalliance with photography lasted only a few months before he lost interest.

彼の写真への浮気は数ヶ月しか続かず、興味を失いました。

B2 noun /əˈriːnə/

arena

アリーナ, 会場

Meaning

a large area surrounded by seats for sports, entertainment, or other events

Example

The basketball game will be held in the new arena downtown.

バスケットボールの試合は市内中心部の新しいアリーナで行われます。

C2 noun (plural) /ˌmæk.ɪˈneɪ.ʃənz/

machinations

陰謀

Meaning

complicated and secret plans, often intended to cause harm

Example

The politician was brought down by his own machinations.

その政治家は自分の陰謀によって倒れた。

A2 adjective /ˈsʌðərn/

southern

南の

Meaning

located in or facing the south; southern regions

Example

She moved to a southern city for work.

彼女は仕事のために南の都市に引っ越した。

B1 noun /ˈpɑr.dən/

Pardon

許し; 謝罪;

Meaning

forgiveness; the action of forgiving or being forgiven for an error or offense

Example

I beg your pardon for interrupting the meeting.

会議を中断したことをお詫び申し上げます。

A2 noun /ˈspaɪ.dər/

Spider

クモ

Meaning

a small creature with eight legs that makes webs to catch insects

Example

The spider caught a fly in its web.

クモは自分のウェブでハエを捕まえた。

B1 noun ˈstrætədʒi

strategy

戦略

Meaning

A plan of action designed to achieve a long-term or overall aim.

Example

The strategy ensured success.

その戦略は成功を保証しました。

A2 adverb /ˈseɪf.li/

Safely

安全に

Meaning

in a safe manner; without danger or risk

Example

Drive safely on the icy road.

アイスロードで安全に運転してください。

C1 noun /truːs/

truce

休戦

Meaning

An agreement between enemies or opponents to stop fighting for a certain time.

Example

The two countries agreed to a truce after weeks of intense fighting.

二国は数週間にわたる激しい戦闘の後、休戦に合意しました。

C1 noun /ˈmævərɪk/

maverick

独立独行の人物

Meaning

An unorthodox or independent-minded person.

Example

The maverick scientist challenged established theories.

独立独行の科学者は確立された理論に挑戦した。

B2 noun /əkˈnɒlɪdʒmənt/

acknowledgment

認識

Meaning

the act of accepting, admitting, or recognizing something

Example

He received an acknowledgment of his application.

彼は自分の申し込みの認識を受け取りました。

C1 verb /ˈstriːm.laɪn/

streamline

効率化または効率を高める

Meaning

To make a process simpler and more efficient.

Example

The company aims to streamline production to reduce costs.

会社はコスト削減のために生産の効率化を目指しています。

B2 verb /ˈpiːtər/

peter

次第に弱まる

Meaning

to diminish gradually and come to an end; to fade or dwindle away

Example

The excitement of the event began to peter out after a few hours.

イベントの興奮は数時間後に次第に収束し始めた。