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B2 noun /broʊtʃ/

brooch

Meaning
a decorative jewelry pin that is attached to clothing
Example
She wore a beautiful silver brooch on her jacket.
B2 adverb /rɪˈmɑːrkəbli/

remarkably

驚くべき方法で
Meaning
in a way that is worthy of attention or notice; surprisingly
Example
She did remarkably well in the competition.
彼女はコンペティションで驚くべき成果を上げました。
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。
C2 noun /ˈkær.ə.weɪ siːdz/

Caraway seeds

キャラウェイシード
Meaning
aromatic seeds of the caraway plant used as a spice in cooking and baking
Example
The bread was flavored with caraway seeds.
パンはキャラウェイシードで風味づけされた。
C2 adjective /ɪmˈplækəbl/

implacable

容赦しない
Meaning
unable to be appeased, calmed, or pacified
Example
The soldiers faced an implacable enemy who refused to surrender.
兵士たちは降伏を拒否した容赦しない敵に直面した。
C2 noun /ˈsɪniæst/

cineast

映画愛好家
Meaning
A film enthusiast or filmmaker; a person deeply interested in cinema.
Example
As a true cineast, she spends most weekends watching classic films.
真のシネアストとして、彼女はほとんどの週末をクラシック映画を観ることに費やします。
B1 noun /nɛt/

net

Meaning
a piece of material made of threads or ropes woven together, used to catch or hold things
Example
The fisherman cast his net into the sea.
漁師は網を海に投げた。
B2 noun /ˈdɔː.weɪ/

doorway

ドアの入口
Meaning
the space where a door opens into a room or building
Example
She stood in the doorway waiting for him to arrive.
彼女はドアの入口に立って、彼が来るのを待っていました。
A2 adverb /jet/

Yet

まだ; 今まで;
Meaning
up to now or a specified time; still; however; nevertheless
Example
He hasn't finished his homework yet.
彼はまだ宿題を終わらせていない。
B2 noun /ˈdeb.ɪt/

Debit

デビット; 借金; 引き落とし
Meaning
an entry recording an amount owed; money taken from a bank account
Example
The bank showed a debit of fifty dollars from my checking account.
銀行は私の当座預金口座から50ドルのデビットを表示しました。
B2 adjective /hɪˈspænɪk/

hispanic

ヒスパニック / スペイン語を話す
Meaning
relating to Spain or Spanish-speaking countries, especially Latin America.
Example
She studies Hispanic culture and language.
彼女はヒスパニック文化と言語を学んでいます。
B1 noun /ˈhev.ən/

Heaven

天国
Meaning
a place regarded in various religions as the abode of God and the angels; a place of eternal happiness
Example
Many people believe that good souls go to heaven after they pass away from this world.
多くの人は、善い魂はこの世界を去った後に天国へ行くと信じている。
B2 noun /ˈpleɪsmənt/

placement

配置または割り当て
Meaning
the act of putting something or someone in a particular position or job
Example
The company arranged job placement for the graduates.
会社は卒業生のために就職先を手配しました。
A1 adjective /sæd/

sad

悲しい
Meaning
feeling or showing sorrow; unhappy
Example
She felt sad after hearing the bad news.
悪いニュースを聞いて、彼女は悲しい気持ちになった。
C2 verb /ɡɪld/

gild

金メッキ
Meaning
to cover something with a thin layer of gold or to make something appear more attractive than it really is
Example
The craftsman gilded the frame to give it a luxurious look.
職人はフレームを金で覆い、豪華な外観を与えました。
C1 adjective /ˌmiː.diˈoʊ.kər/

mediocre

平凡
Meaning
Of only average quality; not very good.
Example
The movie was entertaining but overall mediocre.
その映画は面白かったが、全体的に平凡だった。
A2 verb /ˈmænɪdʒ/

manage

管理する
Meaning
to control or organize something; to succeed in doing something difficult
Example
He manages a team of twenty employees effectively.
彼は二十人の従業員のチームを効果的に管理しています。
B2 adverb /ʌnˈnesəserəli/

Unnecessarily

不必要に
Meaning
to a greater extent than is needed; without necessity
Example
Don't worry unnecessarily about the exam.
試験について不必要に心配しないでください。
A1 pronoun /ˈɛvribɒdi/

everybody

Meaning
all people; everyone
Example
Everybody enjoyed the party.
皆がパーティーを楽しんでいました。
C2 verb /ˈnɪtˌpɪk/

nitpick

Meaning
To find and criticize small or unimportant faults in someone or something.
Example
She tends to nitpick about every little detail.
C2 adjective /ˈkɒndaɪn/

condign

相応しい
Meaning
deserved, appropriate, and fitting (especially punishment)
Example
The criminal received condign punishment for his crimes.
犯人は自分の罪にふさわしい罰を受けた。
C1 verb /ˈɡrætɪfaɪ/

gratify

満足させる、喜ばせる
Meaning
to give pleasure or satisfaction to someone
Example
It gratified him to know his work was appreciated.
彼の仕事が評価されたことを知って、彼は満足しました。
B1 verb /splɪt/

split

分ける
Meaning
to divide or separate into parts or groups
Example
He split the log in two with an axe.
彼は斧で丸太を二つに割った。
B2 noun /ˌsɛlf ɪˈstiːm/

self-esteem

自尊心
Meaning
confidence in one's own worth or abilities; self-respect
Example
Building self-esteem takes time and consistent effort.
自尊心を築くには時間と一貫した努力が必要です。
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。
A2 noun /ˈnefjuː/

nephew

Meaning
the son of one’s brother or sister
Example
My nephew is studying at the university.
私の甥は大学で勉強しています。
B2 adjective /pəˈzes.ɪv/

Possessive

幸せ
Meaning
showing a desire to own or control something; unwilling to share; jealously protective
Example
He is very possessive about his car.
彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、幸せを隠せませんでした。
C1 noun/verb /ˈɪmprɪnt/

imprint

刻印
Meaning
A mark or impression made by pressure; to establish or fix firmly in someone's mind.
Example
The event left an indelible imprint on the city's history.
その出来事は都市の歴史に消えない刻印を残した。
C1 noun /ˈtɛmptər/

tempter

誘惑者
Meaning
a person or thing that entices someone into doing something wrong
Example
The tempter whispered false promises into his ear.
誘惑者は彼の耳に嘘の約束をささやいた。
B2 verb /ˈsɒfən/

soften

柔らかくする
Meaning
to make or become less hard, severe, or strong.
Example
Heat will soften the butter quickly.
熱はバターをすぐに柔らかくします。
C2 noun /ɪmˈpruː.dəns/

Imprudence

無分別; 不注意; 軽率
Meaning
the quality of being imprudent; lack of care for consequences; recklessness
Example
His financial imprudence led to bankruptcy within just two years.
彼の財務の無分別は、わずか2年で破産を招いた。
C2 adjective /bɒmˈbæstɪk/

bombastic

派手な
Meaning
using pompous or inflated language with little meaning
Example
The professor’s bombastic lecture impressed no one.
教授の派手な講義は誰にも印象を与えませんでした。
C2 noun /hɔːɡ plʌm/

Hog plum

ホッグプラム
Meaning
tropical fruit with yellow skin and sour taste
Example
Hog plums are often used to make pickles and chutneys.
ホッグプラムはよくピクルスやチャツネを作るために使われます。
C1 noun /ˌæn.ɪˈmɒs.ə.ti/

Animosity

敵意; 憎しみ
Meaning
strong hostility or dislike; active hatred or ill will
Example
There was clear animosity between the two rival teams.
二つのライバルチーム間には明確な敵意がありました。
C2 noun /əˈɡrɒnəmɪst/

agronomist

農学者
Meaning
A scientist who studies soil management and crop production.
Example
The agronomist suggested new methods to improve rice yields.
農学者は、米の収穫量を改善するための新しい方法を提案しました。
B2 adjective /ʌnˈɑːrmd/

unarmed

非武装
Meaning
Not equipped with or carrying weapons
Example
The police found the suspect unarmed during the search.
警察は捜索中に容疑者が武装していないことを発見した。
A2 noun /ˈfiːtʃər/

feature

特徴
Meaning
a distinctive attribute or aspect of something; a characteristic
Example
The new phone has a unique camera feature.
新しい電話にはユニークなカメラの特徴があります。
B2 noun /ˌriːprəˈdʌkʃən/

reproduction

再生, 繁殖
Meaning
The process of producing offspring; the act of copying or duplicating.
Example
The textbook included a detailed diagram of human reproduction.
教科書には人間のリプロダクションの詳細な図が含まれていました。
C1 noun /kwæk/

Quack

偽医者
Meaning
a person who pretends to be a doctor but has no medical training; the sound a duck makes
Example
People should be careful not to trust medical advice from a quack.
人々はクアックからの医療アドバイスを信じないように注意すべきです。
B1 noun /ˈsɜːdʒəri/

surgery

Meaning
a medical procedure involving the cutting of the body to treat a condition
Example
She underwent surgery to remove the tumor.
C2 noun /ˈæntɪkwɛri/

antiquary

骨董品商
Meaning
A person who studies, collects, or deals in antiques or ancient objects.
Example
The antiquary spent years collecting rare manuscripts from the medieval period.
アンティクアリーは中世の貴重な手稿を集めるのに何年も費やしました。
C2 noun /ruːθ/

ruth

同情
Meaning
A feeling of pity, compassion, or sorrow.
Example
He felt no ruth for the people he had betrayed.
彼は裏切った人々に対して一切の同情を感じなかった。
C1 noun /ˌfɜːrmənˈteɪʃən/

fermentation

発酵、酵母または細菌による化学変化
Meaning
a chemical process by which substances like sugar are converted into alcohol or acids using microorganisms
Example
The fermentation of grapes produces wine.
ぶどうの発酵はワインを生産します。
A2 noun ˈmɛdɪsɪn

medicine

Meaning
A compound or preparation used for the treatment or prevention of disease.
Example
Modern medicine has made great strides in treating diseases.
現代医学は病気の治療において大きな進歩を遂げました。
C2 noun /ˈbuːbi/

booby

ばか
Meaning
a foolish or gullible person; a silly individual
Example
He felt like a booby after making such a simple mistake.
そんな簡単な間違いをして、彼は自分をばかだと感じた。
A1 noun /ˈθaʊzənd/

thousand

Meaning
the number equal to 10 hundred or 1,000
Example
There were a thousand people at the concert.
コンサートには千人がいました。
C2 noun /mjuːˈlætoʊ/

mulatto

混血の人(古くて攻撃的な言葉)
Meaning
an outdated and now offensive term historically used to describe a person of mixed white and Black ancestry
Example
The word 'mulatto' is now considered outdated and offensive.
'ムラット'という言葉は、現在では時代遅れで攻撃的だと見なされています。
B2 noun ˈlɛvərɪdʒ

leverage

てこ入れ
Meaning
The use of borrowed capital or resources to increase the potential return of an investment; using something to maximum advantage.
Example
Leverage amplifies your efforts and scales your work.
てこ入れはあなたの努力を強化し、仕事をスケールアップします。
B2 noun /əˈdʒʌstmənt/

adjustment

Meaning
a small change made to improve something or make it work better
Example
The doctor made an adjustment to the patient’s medication.
B2 adjective haɪˈdʒiː.nɪk

hygienic

Meaning
Conducive to maintaining health and preventing disease, especially by being clean.
Example
Maintaining hygienic conditions in hospitals is crucial.
C1 adjective /ˈpær.ə.nɔɪd/

paranoid

他人に対して不合理な恐怖や疑いを持つこと
Meaning
having an unreasonable fear or suspicion of others
Example
She became paranoid after hearing strange noises outside.
彼女は外で奇妙な音を聞いた後、パラノイアになった。
C2 noun /ˈfɔɪbəl/

foible

小さな弱点
Meaning
A minor weakness or eccentricity in someone's character.
Example
She loved him despite his little foibles.
彼女は彼の小さな弱点を気にせずに彼を愛していた。
C1 adjective /ˈfrɪvələs/

frivolous

取るに足らない
Meaning
Not having any serious purpose or value; silly or unimportant.
Example
She dismissed the frivolous complaint quickly.
彼女は取るに足らない苦情をすぐに却下しました。
C1 noun /ˈkleɪmənt/

claimant

請求者
Meaning
a person who makes a claim, especially in a legal or financial context
Example
The claimant filed for compensation after the accident.
事故後、請求者は補償を申し立てました。
B2 noun /ˈmɛmoʊ/

memo

Meaning
a written message, typically in a business setting
Example
He wrote a memo to the staff about the upcoming meeting.
B2 adjective /ˌʌndərˈlaɪɪŋ/

underlying

根本的な
Meaning
basic or hidden but important; forming the foundation of something
Example
The underlying reason for the conflict was never addressed.
その対立の根本的な理由は決して対処されませんでした。
C1 noun /ˈkɜːrlər/

curler

カーラー
Meaning
A small roller used for curling hair.
Example
She used a curler to style her hair for the party.
彼女はパーティーのために髪をスタイリングするためにカールラーを使った。
C1 noun /ˈlɪrɪk/

lyric

歌詞
Meaning
the words of a song or a short poem that expresses personal feelings
Example
She memorized every lyric of her favorite song.
彼女はお気に入りの歌の歌詞をすべて覚えていました。
C2 noun /juː/

Ewe

雌羊
Meaning
a female sheep
Example
The ewe gave birth to twin lambs.
雌羊は双子の子羊を産みました。
B2 noun /djʊˈreɪʃən/

duration

期間
Meaning
the length of time that something continues
Example
The meeting lasted for the duration of two hours.
会議は2時間の期間続きました。
C2 noun /ˈɛskwaɪər/

esquire

エスクワイア
Meaning
A title of respect often used after a man's name, especially for lawyers in the United States.
Example
John Smith, Esquire, will be representing the client in court.
ジョン・スミス、エスクワイア、は法廷でクライアントを代表する予定です。
C1 adjective /ˈpent ʌp/

Pent-up

抑えられた; 制限された; 閉じ込められた
Meaning
suppressed; restrained; confined
Example
He had pent-up anger that finally exploded.
彼は抑えられた怒りを抱えており、最終的に爆発した。
C1 adjective /ɪˈnɔːrdənət/

inordinate

過度の
Meaning
Excessive or unusually large in degree.
Example
She spent an inordinate amount of time on her phone.
彼女は電話に過度の時間を費やしました。
B2 noun /ˈfɜː.tɪ.laɪ.zər/

fertilizer

肥料
Meaning
a substance added to soil to make plants grow more successfully
Example
Farmers use fertilizer to increase crop production.
農家は作物の生産量を増やすために肥料を使用します。
C1 adjective /bɪˈleɪtɪd/

belated

遅れた
Meaning
coming or happening later than expected or usual
Example
She sent me a belated birthday card.
彼女は遅れた誕生日カードを送ってくれた。
C2 verb /dɪsˈtɛnd/

distend

膨張する
Meaning
to swell or expand by pressure from within
Example
Her stomach began to distend after the large meal.
大きな食事の後、彼女のお腹は膨らみ始めました。
C2 noun /ˈpætrɪsaɪd/

patricide

父殺し
Meaning
The act of killing one's own father.
Example
The ancient myth describes a son committing patricide to take the throne.
古代の神話は、王位を取るために父殺しをした息子を描いています。
C2 noun əˌten.juˈeɪ.ʃən

attenuation

減衰、減少、弱化
Meaning
The reduction of the force, effect, or value of something.
Example
The attenuation of sound waves affects communication.
音波の減衰はコミュニケーションに影響を与えます。
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 ˈθɜː.məl stres

thermal stress

熱応力
Meaning
Stress caused by excessive heat that affects plant growth and development.
Example
High thermal stress affects plant growth.
高い熱的ストレスは植物の成長に影響を与えます。
B1 noun, verb /bʌz/

buzz

ブーンという音
Meaning
to make a low continuous humming sound; a feeling of excitement or interest
Example
I could hear the phone buzz during the meeting.
会議中に電話がブーンと鳴るのが聞こえた。
C1 adjective /spəˈrædɪk/

sporadic

散発的
Meaning
Occurring irregularly or in scattered instances rather than continuously.
Example
The region experienced sporadic rain showers throughout the week.
その地域は1週間にわたって散発的な雨が降りました。
C1 adjective /ˈdeɪnti/

dainty

優雅で可愛らしい
Meaning
Delicately small, pretty, and often considered elegant.
Example
She wore a dainty necklace made of pearls.
彼女は真珠でできた繊細なネックレスをしていました。
C1 adjective /ɪnˈvɜːs/

Inverse

逆の; 反対の
Meaning
opposite in order, nature, or effect; reversed
Example
There is an inverse relationship between price and demand.
価格と需要の間に逆の関係があります。
C2 adjective /ʌnˈblʌʃɪŋ/

Unblushing

恥知らずな; 図々しい
Meaning
showing no shame or embarrassment; boldly shameless
Example
He told the unblushing lie without any hesitation.
彼はためらうことなく無恥な嘘をついた。
C1 adjective + noun ʌnˈpresɪdentɪd ˈnɒlɪdʒ

unprecedented knowledge

前例のない知識
Meaning
Information or understanding that has never been obtained or achieved before.
Example
Artemis will provide unprecedented knowledge about the solar system.
アルテミスは太陽系に関する前例のない知識を提供する。
C2 noun ট্রোপোস্ফিয়ার

troposphere

対流圏
Meaning
The lowest layer of Earth's atmosphere where weather phenomena occur.
Example
The troposphere is where weather phenomena occur.
対流圏は天候現象が発生する場所です。
C2 noun /ˈɪsməs/ or /ˈɪsθməs/

isthmus

地峡
Meaning
A narrow strip of land connecting two larger land areas, often with water on either side.
Example
The Panama Canal cuts through the Isthmus of Panama.
パナマ運河はパナマの地峡を通ります。
C1 noun /ˈdæɡ.ər/

Dagger

短剣
Meaning
a short knife with a pointed blade used as a weapon
Example
The ancient warrior carried a silver dagger.
古代の戦士は銀の短剣を携えていた。
C1 noun /ˈfɔːrsəm/

foursome

四人組
Meaning
a group of four people or things, especially in games or social activities
Example
The foursome enjoyed a game of golf together.
四人組は一緒にゴルフを楽しみました。
C1 adjective /ʌnˈtoʊld/

Untold

無数の; 無限の
Meaning
very great in amount or degree; countless; immeasurable
Example
The earthquake caused untold damage to the city.
地震は都市に無数の損害を与えました。
C2 verb /ˈɪntərˌdɪkt/

interdict

禁じる
Meaning
to prohibit or forbid something by authoritative order, often by law or decree
Example
The court moved to interdict the sale of the illegal goods.
裁判所は違法な商品の販売を禁じることを決定しました。
C1 verb /rɪˈvoʊk/

revoke

取り消す
Meaning
To officially cancel or withdraw a decision, privilege, or right.
Example
The government decided to revoke his passport.
政府は彼のパスポートを取り消すことを決定した。
C1 adjective /rɪˈzɪstɪv/

resistive

抵抗性
Meaning
tending to resist or oppose; in physics, relating to electrical resistance
Example
The material has resistive properties that slow down current flow.
その材料は、電流の流れを遅くする抵抗性の特性を持っています。
B2 adjective /ˌʌnəˈfɪʃ.əl/

Unofficial

非公式な
Meaning
not officially authorized or confirmed; informal
Example
The unofficial results showed a close race.
非公式な結果は接戦を示しました。
C2 verb /ˈmæɡnɪtaɪz/

magnetize

磁化する
Meaning
to make something magnetic or to strongly attract
Example
The scientist managed to magnetize the iron rod.
科学者は鉄の棒を磁化することに成功した。
B2 noun/adjective /səˈvɪliən/

civilian

市民
Meaning
a person not in the armed forces or police
Example
The area was evacuated to protect the civilians.
その地域は市民を守るために避難されました。
A1 noun /nuːz/

news

ニュース
Meaning
newly received or noteworthy information, especially about recent events
Example
The news about the storm spread quickly.
嵐に関するニュースはすぐに広まりました。
C1 noun/verb /ˈvɑːrnɪʃ/

varnish

ニス
Meaning
A liquid that is applied to wood or other materials to form a hard, shiny surface; also to apply such a liquid.
Example
The carpenter varnished the table to give it a glossy finish.
大工はテーブルに光沢を与えるためにニスを塗った。
B2 adjective /ɪkˈstræv.ə.ɡənt/

Extravagant

豪華な
Meaning
spending much more than is necessary; wasteful; lacking restraint in spending
Example
His extravagant lifestyle included expensive cars and luxury vacations.
彼の豪華なライフスタイルは高価な車や豪華な休暇を含んでいました。
C1 noun /ˈɛspiənɑːʒ/

espionage

スパイ活動
Meaning
The practice of spying or using spies to gather secret information, usually for political or military purposes.
Example
The agent was arrested on charges of espionage against the state.
そのエージェントは国家に対するスパイ活動の容疑で逮捕されました。
B2 noun /ˈpæd.ɪŋ/

padding

クッション / 詰め物
Meaning
soft material added for comfort, protection, or to fill space
Example
The chair had extra padding for comfort.
椅子には快適さのために余分なパディングがありました。
B2 noun /ˈwɔːl.nʌt/

Walnut

クルミ
Meaning
an edible nut with a hard shell and a wrinkled appearance
Example
I love to eat walnuts with honey for breakfast.
私は朝食に蜂蜜と一緒にクルミを食べるのが好きです。
C1 adjective /ˈsʌmp.tʃu.əs/

sumptuous

豪華な
Meaning
Splendid and expensive-looking; luxurious.
Example
The guests were treated to a sumptuous banquet.
ゲストは豪華な晩餐にもてなされました。
C1 noun /ˌdiː.kɒmpəˈzɪʃən/

decomposition

分解
Meaning
the process of decaying or breaking down into simpler parts
Example
The decomposition of leaves enriches the soil.
葉の分解は土壌を豊かにします。
C1 noun /ˈɡɑːr.lənd/

Garland

花冠; ガーランド;
Meaning
a wreath of flowers and leaves, worn on the head or hung as decoration
Example
The bride wore a beautiful floral garland during the traditional ceremony.
花嫁は伝統的な式典で美しい花の冠を身に着けていました。
C2 noun /ɪnˌtɛl.ɪˈdʒɛntsi.ə/

intelligentsia

インテリゲンチャ
Meaning
The group of people engaged in intellectual and cultural pursuits in a society.
Example
The intelligentsia played a key role in shaping public opinion.
インテリゲンチャは、世論形成において重要な役割を果たした。
B2 adjective /ɪnˈtɛnsɪv/

intensive

集中的
Meaning
Involving a lot of effort, energy, or concentration in a short period of time.
Example
She attended an intensive English course before moving abroad.
彼女は海外に引っ越す前に、集中的な英語コースを受講しました。
A2 noun /ˈɔr.dər/

Order

命令; 順序
Meaning
a command or instruction; the arrangement of things following a particular sequence
Example
The teacher gave an order to sit down quietly.
教師は静かに座るよう命じました。
B1 noun /prəʊ/

pro

プロフェッショナル
Meaning
a professional, especially in sports; or a person who is in favor of something
Example
He plays tennis like a pro.
彼はプロのようにテニスをプレーします。
C1 noun /ˈɪnkwest/

inquest

調査
Meaning
A legal or official inquiry, especially into the cause of a death.
Example
The inquest revealed the cause of the accident.
調査は事故の原因を明らかにしました。
C1 adjective /ˌpærəˈdɒksɪkəl/

paradoxical

逆説的
Meaning
Seemingly contradictory or opposed to common sense, yet possibly true.
Example
It is paradoxical that standing is often more tiring than walking.
立っていることが歩くことよりも疲れるのは逆説的です。
B2 verb ˈtrɪɡərz

triggers

引き起こす
Meaning
To cause or initiate something to happen
Example
Air pollution triggers chronic diseases.
大気汚染は慢性疾患を引き起こします。
C2 noun /brəˈkeɪd/

brocade

刺繍布
Meaning
a rich fabric woven with a raised pattern, often in gold or silver thread
Example
She wore a beautiful brocade dress to the wedding.
彼女は結婚式で美しいブロケイドのドレスを着ていました。
B2 adjective /ˌʌndɪˈzaɪərəbl/

Undesirable

望ましくない; 有害な; 不快な
Meaning
not wanted or wished for; harmful or unpleasant
Example
The new policy had several undesirable consequences.
新しい政策は幾つか望ましくない結果を招いた。
C1 verb /kəˈrəʊd/

corrode

腐食
Meaning
to gradually destroy or wear away metal or other materials through chemical action
Example
The iron pipes corroded over time due to exposure to water.
鉄のパイプは水にさらされて時間が経つにつれて腐食しました。
B2 adjective, noun /ˈsaɪkɪk/

psychic

Meaning
relating to the mind or supernatural powers; a person claiming to have extrasensory abilities
Example
The psychic claimed she could predict the future.
C2 noun /ˈstiː.vəˌdɔːr/

stevedore

荷役作業員
Meaning
A person employed to load and unload cargo from ships.
Example
The stevedores worked tirelessly to unload the cargo before dawn.
荷役作業員たちは夜明け前に貨物を下ろすために疲れ知らずに働いた。
C1 verb /ʌnˈsɛtl/

unsettle

動揺させる
Meaning
To disturb or make someone feel anxious or uneasy.
Example
The sudden news unsettled the entire community.
突然のニュースはコミュニティ全体を動揺させた。
B1 noun /meɪt/

mate

友達, 相棒
Meaning
a friend or companion; a partner in marriage or reproduction
Example
He went fishing with his old school mate.
彼は古い学校の友達と釣りに行きました。
C2 noun /ˈhɜːrmɪtɪdʒ/

hermitage

隠遁所
Meaning
A secluded residence or retreat, often for a hermit or religious recluse.
Example
The monk spent years in a hermitage deep in the forest.
その僧侶は森の奥深くの隠遁所で数年間を過ごしました。
A2 noun /ˈdʌzən/

dozen

ダース
Meaning
a group of twelve
Example
She bought a dozen eggs from the market.
彼女は市場でダースの卵を買いました。
C1 adverb /ʌnˈnætʃrəli/

unnaturally

不自然に
Meaning
in a way that is not natural or normal; excessively or strangely
Example
He smiled unnaturally, making everyone feel uncomfortable.
彼は不自然に笑い、皆を居心地悪くさせた。
C1 verb /daʊs/

douse

消す / 注ぐ
Meaning
to pour liquid over; to extinguish a fire or light
Example
Firefighters doused the flames with water.
消防士たちは水で炎を消しました。
B2 noun /əˈsaɪləm/

asylum

亡命
Meaning
Protection or shelter, especially given to refugees or the mentally ill.
Example
The refugees sought asylum in the neighboring country.
難民は隣国で亡命を求めた。
B1 noun /ˈfɑːrməsi/

pharmacy

薬局
Meaning
A place where medicinal drugs are prepared and sold.
Example
I went to the pharmacy to buy antibiotics.
私は抗生物質を買うために薬局に行きました。
C1 noun /ˈdʒuː.və.naɪl/

Juvenile

未成年者; 若者
Meaning
a young person below the age of adult criminal responsibility; relating to young people
Example
The juvenile court handles cases involving young offenders under eighteen.
少年裁判所は、18歳未満の若年犯罪者に関する事件を扱います。
C2 noun /pəˈtiːnə/

patina

金属、石、または木材の表面に年齢または使用によって形成される薄い膜または光沢; また、表面的な外観
Meaning
a surface film or sheen on metal, stone, or wood due to age or use; also, a superficial appearance
Example
The bronze statue developed a green patina after years in the sea air.
海風に数年さらされた後、青銅の像には緑色のパティナが形成されました。
C1 adjective /ˈvendʒ.fəl/

Vengeful

復讐心の強い
Meaning
seeking to harm someone in return for a perceived injury; vindictive
Example
She felt vengeful after her friend betrayed her trust.
彼女は友達に裏切られた後、復讐心を感じた。
C1 verb/noun ˈfæð.əm

fathom

理解する
Meaning
To understand after much thought; to measure the depth of water; to comprehend.
Example
It is difficult to fathom the depths of the ocean.
海の深さを理解するのは難しい。
C1 adjective /ədˈhiːsɪv/

Adhesive

粘着性
Meaning
আঠালো; চটচটে;
Example
The adhesive tape stuck firmly to the wall.
接着テープは壁にしっかりとくっつきました。