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B2 noun /bʌd/

Bud

つぼみ
Meaning
An undeveloped or immature flower before it opens
Example
The rose bud will bloom into a beautiful flower in a few days.
バラのつぼみは数日以内に美しい花に咲きます。
B2 noun əˈʃɔː.rəns

assurance

保証
Meaning
A positive declaration intended to give confidence; a promise.
Example
Assurance of quality is a priority for the council.
品質の保証は委員会の優先事項です。
B2 noun /ˈkɔːtruːm/

courtroom

Meaning
a room in which legal cases are heard and decided by a judge
Example
The witness was called to testify in the courtroom.
B2 noun /ˈbrændɪŋ/

branding

ブランドまたは会社のアイデンティティを作成し、促進するプロセス
Meaning
The process of creating and promoting a brand or company identity.
Example
Effective branding is key to building customer loyalty.
効果的なブランディングは顧客の忠誠心を築くための鍵です。
B2 verb /wɪðˈstænd/

withstand

耐える / 抵抗する
Meaning
to resist or endure something without being harmed
Example
This building can withstand strong earthquakes.
この建物は強い地震に耐えることができます。
B2 adjective /ˈfɛmənɪn/

feminine

女性的
Meaning
having qualities traditionally associated with women; feminine in nature
Example
She has a very feminine style of dressing.
彼女はとても女性的な服装スタイルを持っています。
B2 noun /ˌkɔr.əˈspɑn.dəns/

Correspondence

通信; 類似または同等; 手紙の交換によるコミュニケーション
Meaning
letters sent or received; similarity or equivalence; communication by exchange of letters
Example
The historical correspondence between the two famous writers was recently published.
二人の有名な作家の間の歴史的な通信は最近発表されました。
B2 noun /ˌek.əˈnɒm.ɪk səˌsteɪ.nəˈbɪl.ə.ti/

economic sustainability

経済の持続可能性
Meaning
The ability of an economy to support a defined level of economic production indefinitely.
Example
Economic sustainability drives long-term growth.
経済の持続可能性は長期的な成長を促進する。
B2 adjective /liːn/

Lean

細い; 脂肪が少ない; 弱い
Meaning
thin; having little fat; weak
Example
He has a lean and muscular body.
彼は細くて筋肉質の体をしています。
B2 verb /ˈnɒmɪneɪt/

nominate

ノミネートする
Meaning
to propose someone for a position or award
Example
The committee decided to nominate her for the award.
委員会は彼女を賞にノミネートすることに決めました。
B2 adjective /ˈvɜː.sə.taɪl/

versatile

多才
Meaning
Able to adapt or be adapted to many different functions or activities; having many uses or applications.
Example
He is a versatile musician who can play multiple instruments.
彼は多才な音楽家で、複数の楽器を演奏できます。
B2 noun /ˌmɛθəˈdɑlədʒi/

methodology

方法論
Meaning
A system of methods used in a particular area of study or activity.
Example
The research was conducted using a new methodology.
その研究は新しいメソドロジーを使って行われました。
B2 noun /ˌsuːvəˈnɪər/

Souvenir

お土産
Meaning
a thing that is kept as a reminder of a person, place, or event; a memento
Example
I bought a small souvenir from the gift shop.
私はギフトショップで小さな土産を買いました。
B2 adjective /ˈærəɡənt/

Arrogant

傲慢; 高慢
Meaning
having an exaggerated sense of one's importance; proud
Example
His arrogant behavior made him very unpopular.
彼の傲慢な態度は彼を非常に不人気にした。
B2 adjective /ˈkɒmɪkəl/

comical

滑稽な
Meaning
Funny in a strange or silly way; amusing.
Example
His comical expressions made everyone laugh.
彼の滑稽な表情は皆を笑わせました。
B2 adjective /ɪˈmɜːrdʒɪŋ/

emerging

新興
Meaning
becoming known, developing, or starting to exist
Example
Bangladesh is one of the fastest emerging economies in the world.
バングラデシュは世界で最も急速に成長している新興経済の一つです。
B2 noun /juːˈtɪl.ə.ti/

Utility

効用; 利益; 公共サービス
Meaning
the state of being useful, profitable, or beneficial; a public service
Example
The utility of solar panels increases with rising electricity costs.
電気料金の上昇とともに、太陽光パネルの効用が増加しています。
B2 adjective /ˈfʌsi/

fussy

わがまま
Meaning
hard to please; very concerned with details
Example
The child is very fussy about what she eats.
その子供は食べるものにとてもわがままです。
B2 noun /kɒt/

Cot

コット
Meaning
a small bed, especially a portable one or one for a baby
Example
The baby sleeps peacefully in her cot.
赤ちゃんは彼女のコットで安らかに眠っています。
B2 adjective /əˈfekʃənət/

Affectionate

愛情深い; 思いやりのある; 優しい; 愛情を示す
Meaning
loving; caring; tender; showing affection
Example
She is very affectionate towards her children.
彼女は子供たちにとても愛情深いです。
B2 noun/verb /ˈlɪtər/

litter

ゴミ
Meaning
rubbish or waste left lying in a public place; to make a place untidy by leaving rubbish
Example
The park was full of litter after the festival.
祭りの後、公園はゴミでいっぱいだった。
B2 adjective /slɪm/

slim

スリム
Meaning
thin in an attractive or healthy way; small in amount or chance
Example
She looked slim in her new dress.
彼女は新しいドレスでスリムに見えた。
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。
B2 noun /ˈsloʊɡən/

slogan

Meaning
a short and memorable phrase used to promote a cause or product
Example
The campaign used a powerful slogan to inspire people.
B2 adverb /ˈsʌbsɪkwəntli/

subsequently

その後
Meaning
at a later time; afterward
Example
He failed his exam and subsequently had to retake it.
彼は試験に失敗し、その後再試験を受けなければならなかった。
B2 noun /dʒɔɪnt/

Joint

関節; 共同
Meaning
a point at which parts of the body are connected; shared by two or more people
Example
The joint effort of the team led to the project's success.
チームの共同の努力がプロジェクトの成功を導きました。
B2 noun /ˌmɒd.ən.aɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/

modernization

近代化
Meaning
The process of adapting something to modern needs or habits.
Example
Modernization of industries reduces pollution.
産業の近代化は汚染を減らします。
B2 adjective /mjuːt/

Mute

無言の; 話せない; 音がない
Meaning
silent; unable to speak; without sound
Example
He remained mute during the entire meeting.
彼は会議中ずっと無言だった。
B2 noun /ˌaɪ.səˈleɪ.ʃən/

Isolation

隔離
Meaning
the process or fact of isolating or being isolated; separation from other people or things
Example
The patient was kept in isolation to prevent the spread of the infectious disease.
患者は感染症の拡大を防ぐために隔離されました。
B2 noun /ˈtrɔːmə/

trauma

トラウマ
Meaning
a deeply distressing or disturbing experience; physical injury or emotional shock
Example
The accident left her with lasting emotional trauma.
その事故は彼女に永続的な感情的トラウマを残した。
B2 verb /rɪˈkɜːr/

recur

Meaning
to happen again, especially repeatedly or at regular intervals
Example
The headache tends to recur every few weeks.
B2 adverb /ˈflu:əntli/

Fluently

流暢に; スムーズに
Meaning
in a smooth, effortless, and articulate manner; with ease and skill
Example
She speaks French fluently.
彼女はフランス語を流暢に話す。
B2 noun /ˈkreɪvɪŋ/

craving

強い欲求
Meaning
a strong desire for something
Example
She has a craving for chocolate every evening.
彼女は毎晩チョコレートが欲しくなる。
B2 noun (plural) /skræps/

scraps

残り物
Meaning
Small pieces left over from something; also small fights or quarrels.
Example
The dog ate the scraps from the table.
犬はテーブルからの食べ残しを食べました。
B2 noun, verb /stiːm/

steam

蒸気
Meaning
the vapor into which water is converted when heated; to emit or treat with steam
Example
The kettle was steaming on the stove.
ケトルはストーブで蒸気を発生させていた。
B2 verb /skeər/

scare

怖がらせる
Meaning
to frighten someone or make them feel afraid
Example
The loud noise scared the baby.
大きな音が赤ちゃんを怖がらせた。
B2 adjective /ʌnˈhɛlpfəl/

unhelpful

役に立たない
Meaning
not providing help or support; making a situation harder rather than easier
Example
His unhelpful attitude slowed down the entire project.
彼の役に立たない態度はプロジェクト全体を遅らせた。
B2 adverb /ˈɑːɡjuːəbli/

arguably

おそらく
Meaning
used to say that a statement is open to argument or is considered true by many people
Example
She is arguably the most talented player on the team.
彼女はおそらくチームで最も才能のある選手だ。
B2 noun /ˈep.ɪk/

Epic

叙事詩
Meaning
a long poem telling of heroic deeds; something heroic or grand in scale
Example
The Iliad is one of the most famous epics in world literature.
イリアスは世界文学の中で最も有名な叙事詩の一つです。
B2 verb /ɪnˈspekt/

inspect

検査する
Meaning
to examine something carefully to check for problems or faults
Example
The engineer will inspect the building for structural damage.
エンジニアは建物の構造的な損傷を検査します。
B2 noun /twɪɡ/

twig

小枝
Meaning
a small thin branch of a tree or bush
Example
She broke a twig off the tree to use as a stick.
彼女は棒として使うために木から小枝を折った。
B2 noun ˈoʊzoʊn dɪˈpliʃən

ozone depletion

オゾン層の減少
Meaning
The reduction in the amount of ozone in the Earth's stratosphere, leading to increased UV radiation.
Example
Ozone depletion increases UV radiation.
オゾン層の減少はUV放射線を増加させます。
B2 noun /paʊtʃ/

pouch

ポーチ
Meaning
a small bag or pocket, often used to carry small items
Example
She kept her coins in a small leather pouch.
彼女は小さな革のポーチにコインを入れていました。
B2 noun /sliːv/

Sleeve

袖
Meaning
the part of a garment that covers the arm
Example
She rolled up her sleeves before starting to cook.
彼女は料理を始める前に袖をまくった。
B2 noun /hʌm/

Hum

ぶんぶん音
Meaning
a low continuous sound; to make a low continuous droning sound
Example
The constant hum of the air conditioner helped her fall asleep peacefully.
エアコンの絶え間ないぶんぶん音が彼女が安らかに眠るのを助けました。
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。
B2 adjective /ˌmɛtrəˈpɑːlɪtən/

metropolitan

大都市
Meaning
Relating to a large city, its surrounding areas, or its lifestyle.
Example
She moved to a metropolitan area for better job opportunities.
彼女はより良い仕事の機会のために大都市エリアに引っ越しました。
B2 noun ˈtrækɪŋ ˈprɒɡrɛs

tracking progress

進捗追跡
Meaning
The process of monitoring and evaluating advancement towards goals or objectives.
Example
Regular tracking progress helps in achieving long-term goals.
定期的な進捗の追跡は、長期的な目標を達成するのに役立ちます。
B2 adverb /ˈpʌŋk.tʃu.əl.i/

Punctually

時間通り
Meaning
at the exact time arranged; on time; not late
Example
She always arrives punctually for meetings.
彼女は会議にいつも時間通りに到着します。
B2 noun /ˈfræɡ.mənt/

Fragment

断片; 部分;
Meaning
a small part broken or separated off something; an incomplete or isolated portion
Example
Archaeologists found fragments of ancient pottery buried in the soil.
考古学者たちは土の中で古代の陶器の断片を発見しました。
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 noun /proʊˈbeɪʃən/

probation

試用期間
Meaning
a period of testing or supervision, especially for offenders or new employees
Example
He was placed on probation for six months.
彼は6か月の試用期間を与えられました。
B2 noun ˈdevəsteɪtɪŋ ˈkɒnsɪkwənsɪz

devastating consequences

壊滅的な結果
Meaning
Extremely harmful or destructive results or effects
Example
Air pollution has devastating consequences for health.
大気汚染は健康に壊滅的な結果をもたらす。
B2 noun /ˈɡæl.ək.siːz/

galaxies

銀河
Meaning
Large collections of stars, gas, and dust held together by gravity.
Example
Distant galaxies hold clues about the early universe.
遠くの銀河は初期の宇宙についての手がかりを持っています。
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。
B2 verb /ɪmˈbɛd/

embed

埋め込む
Meaning
to fix something firmly into a surrounding mass or context
Example
The journalist was embedded with the military unit.
ジャーナリストは軍事ユニットに埋め込まれていた。
B2 noun /beɪ liːf/

Bay leaf

ローリエの葉
Meaning
dried aromatic leaf of the bay laurel tree used as a culinary herb
Example
Add a bay leaf to the soup for extra flavor.
スープにローリエの葉を加えて、風味を増します。
B2 noun /ˈsɛnsər/

sensor

幸せ
Meaning
a device that detects or measures a physical property and records, indicates, or responds to it
Example
The motion sensor turned on the light automatically.
彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、幸せを隠せなかった。
B2 adjective /ɪnˈsɛnsətɪv/

insensitive

無神経な
Meaning
Showing or feeling no concern for others' feelings.
Example
His insensitive comment hurt her deeply.
彼の無神経なコメントは彼女を深く傷つけました。
B2 verb ম্যানিফেস্ট

manifest

現れる
Meaning
To show or demonstrate clearly; to become evident or apparent.
Example
Symptoms of De Quervain's Syndrome may manifest after prolonged phone use.
デ・クエルヴァイン症候群の症状は、長時間の携帯電話使用後に現れることがあります。
B2 noun, verb /ˈævəlæntʃ/

avalanche

Meaning
(noun) a mass of snow, ice, and rocks falling rapidly down a mountainside; a sudden overwhelming quantity; (verb) to descend like an avalanche
Example
The avalanche buried the mountain road under tons of snow.
B2 noun /ɪmˈpeɪʃəns/

impatience

忍耐力不足
Meaning
The state of being quickly irritated or unable to wait calmly.
Example
His impatience grew as the meeting dragged on.
会議が長引くにつれて、彼の忍耐力不足が増しました。
B2 adjective /ˈdevəsteɪtɪŋ/

devastating

Meaning
causing severe shock, distress, or destruction; extremely damaging or upsetting
Example
The earthquake had a devastating effect on the city.
B2 verb /hætʃ/

hatch

孵化する
Meaning
to emerge from an egg; to devise or create a plan
Example
The bird will hatch from its egg soon.
鳥はすぐに卵から孵化します。
B2 noun /eɪk/

Ache

痛み
Meaning
a continuous or prolonged dull pain in a part of one's body
Example
He had a terrible headache after working late.
彼は遅くまで働いた後、ひどい頭痛に悩まされた。
B2 noun /spæm/

spam

スパム
Meaning
unsolicited or unwanted electronic communication, typically in the form of email
Example
My inbox is full of spam emails that I need to delete.
私の受信箱はスパムメールでいっぱいで、削除する必要があります。
B2 noun /bɪˈliːvər/

believer

信者
Meaning
a person who believes in something, especially a religious faith, idea, or principle
Example
She is a strong believer in hard work and honesty.
彼女は努力と正直さを強く信じている。
B2 adverb /ˈnoʊtəbli/

notably

目立って
Meaning
used to indicate something worthy of attention or significant
Example
She is notably talented in painting.
彼女は絵画で際立って才能があります。
B2 noun /ˈsɛm.ɪ.nɑːr/

seminar

セミナー
Meaning
A meeting for discussion or training, especially in an academic setting.
Example
The professor invited all students to attend the seminar on climate change.
教授はすべての学生を気候変動に関するセミナーに招待しました。
B2 noun, verb /ˈrætəl/

rattle

ガタガタ鳴る；ガラガラ
Meaning
to make a rapid series of short, sharp sounds; a device or object that makes such a sound
Example
The loose window began to rattle in the strong wind.
強い風で緩んだ窓がガタガタ鳴り始めた。
B2 verb /mɔːrn/

mourn

哀悼する
Meaning
To feel or express deep sadness or grief, especially because of someone's death.
Example
They gathered to mourn the loss of their friend.
彼らは友人の死を悼むために集まりました。
B2 noun /ˈsɪnθɪsɪs/

synthesis

統合, 組み合わせ
Meaning
The combination of ideas to form a theory or system.
Example
The synthesis of ideas from multiple perspectives led to innovation.
複数の視点からのアイデアの統合が革新をもたらしました。
B2 adjective /ˈmæn.dəˌtɔːr.i/

mandatory

義務的な
Meaning
required by law or rules; compulsory
Example
Wearing seat belts is mandatory in most countries.
ほとんどの国でシートベルトの着用は義務的です。
B2 adverb /ˈsɪmɪlərli/

similarly

同様に
Meaning
in a similar way
Example
Similarly, we can achieve success with dedication and hard work.
同様に、私たちは献身と努力によって成功を収めることができます。
B2 noun ˈkwɒlɪti sliːp

quality sleep

質の高い睡眠
Meaning
Deep and healthy sleep that is adequate and restorative, ensuring physical and mental well-being
Example
Quality sleep improves cognitive function and overall health.
質の高い睡眠は認知機能と全体的な健康を向上させます。
B2 adjective daɪˈvɜːs

diverse

多様な
Meaning
Showing a great deal of variety; very different.
Example
Diverse industries enhance economic resilience.
多様な産業が経済的な回復力を高める。
B2 verb /ˈɡrʌmbəl/

grumble

ぶつぶつ言う
Meaning
to complain quietly or in a low voice
Example
She often grumbles about the traffic.
彼女はよく交通渋滞についてぶつぶつ言います。
B2 noun /ˌprɒsɪˈkjuːʃən/

prosecution

起訴
Meaning
The act of bringing a criminal charge against someone and pursuing legal action in court.
Example
The prosecution presented strong evidence against the defendant.
起訴側は被告人に対して強力な証拠を提出しました。
B2 adjective /ˈmiː.nɪŋ.ləs/

Meaningless

無意味; 目的がない; 意味がない
Meaning
without purpose; having no significance; pointless
Example
The data became meaningless without proper context.
データは適切なコンテキストがなければ意味がありません。
B2 noun /dɪˈveləpər/

developer

開発者
Meaning
a person or company that creates software, buildings, or land projects
Example
She works as a software developer at a tech company.
彼女はテクノロジー企業でソフトウェア開発者として働いています。
B2 adjective /ɪˈrɛləvənt/

Irrelevant

無関係な
Meaning
not connected with or relevant to something; having no bearing on the matter
Example
Your past mistakes are irrelevant to this discussion.
あなたの過去の過ちはこの議論には無関係です。
B2 verb /ˈkɒntəmpleɪt/

contemplate

Meaning
to think deeply and carefully about something; to consider thoughtfully
Example
She sat quietly to contemplate her future plans.
B2 adjective /dɪˈfektɪv/

Defective

欠陥のある; 不完全な
Meaning
having faults or defects; imperfect
Example
The defective product was returned to the store.
欠陥のある製品は店に返品されました。
B2 noun ˈbreɪk.θruː

breakthrough

ブレークスルー
Meaning
A sudden, dramatic, and important discovery or development.
Example
The breakthrough opens doors for new technology.
このブレークスルーは新しい技術への扉を開きます。
B2 verb ɪmˈpoʊz

imposes

課す
Meaning
To establish or apply by authority; to force something unwelcome or unfamiliar to be accepted or put in place.
Example
Pollution imposes harmful effects on the environment.
汚染は環境に有害な影響を課します。
B2 noun /blæk sneɪk/

Black Snake

黒い蛇
Meaning
a snake with dark or black colored skin
Example
The black snake slithered through the grass.
黒い蛇は草の中を這いました。
B2 adjective, noun /ˈkɑːmənpleɪs/

commonplace

ありふれた
Meaning
ordinary or unremarkable; something that is usual or commonly found
Example
Smartphones have become commonplace in modern life.
スマートフォンは現代生活でありふれたものになった。
B2 adjective /məˈkænɪkəl/

mechanical

幸せ
Meaning
relating to machines or the way they work
Example
She has a good understanding of mechanical systems.
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。
B2 adjective /ˌɑːrkɪˈtɛktʃərəl/

architectural

建築的な
Meaning
relating to the design and style of buildings and structures
Example
The city is known for its beautiful architectural designs.
その都市は美しい建築デザインで知られています。
B2 noun /ˌɒb.zəˈveɪ.ʃənz/

observations

観察
Meaning
The action or process of observing something carefully.
Example
Observations of distant galaxies provide new insights.
遠くの銀河の観察は新たな洞察を提供します。
B2 verb /məˈnɪpjʊleɪt/

manipulate

操作する
Meaning
to handle or control skillfully; to influence someone in a clever way
Example
She can manipulate the software to create stunning graphics.
彼女はソフトウェアを操って素晴らしいグラフィックスを作成できます。
B2 adjective /ˈmʌd.i/

muddy

泥だらけ
Meaning
covered in or full of mud; unclear or confused
Example
The children came back with muddy shoes after playing outside.
子供たちは外で遊んだ後、泥だらけの靴で帰ってきました。
B2 noun /ˈvɜː.tʃuː/

Virtue

美徳；道徳；有益な品質
Meaning
behavior showing high moral standards; a good or useful quality of a thing
Example
Honesty is considered the highest virtue in many cultures.
誠実は多くの文化で最も高い美徳と見なされています。
B2 verb /ˈprɒspər/

prosper

繁栄する
Meaning
to succeed or flourish, especially in financial or business matters
Example
With hard work and determination, she managed to prosper in her career.
一生懸命の努力と決意で、彼女はキャリアで成功しました。
B2 verb /ˈstreɪtən/

straighten

整える
Meaning
to make something straight or tidy; to correct or organize
Example
She straightened her hair before the meeting.
会議の前に彼女は髪を整えた。
B2 adjective /ɡroʊs/

gross

不快な / 下品な
Meaning
extremely unpleasant or disgusting; total before deductions
Example
He thought the food looked gross, but it tasted fine.
彼は食べ物が不快に見えると思ったが、味は良かった。
B2 adjective /slæk/

slack

緩い
Meaning
not tight, firm, or busy; lacking tension or activity
Example
Business is slack during the rainy season.
雨季の間、ビジネスは鈍くなる。
B2 noun prɛsˈtiːʒ

prestige

名声
Meaning
Widespread respect and admiration felt for someone or something on the basis of a perception of their achievements or quality.
Example
The university has gained international prestige for its research.
その大学は研究で国際的な名声を得ました。
B2 noun ˈsɜːrkjələr ɪˈkɒnəmi

circular economy

循環型経済
Meaning
An economic system aimed at eliminating waste and the continual use of resources through reuse, sharing, repair, refurbishment, remanufacturing and recycling.
Example
Adopting a circular economy can reduce waste.
循環型経済を採用すると廃棄物を減らすことができます。
B2 verb /dɪsˈkɑːrd/

discard

捨てる
Meaning
to throw away something that is no longer needed
Example
She decided to discard the old clothes.
彼女は古い服を捨てることに決めました。
B2 adjective /ˈnoʊ.bəl/

Noble

高貴な
Meaning
having high moral qualities; honorable; generous; of aristocratic birth
Example
His noble actions helped many people in need.
彼の高貴な行いは困っている多くの人々を助けた。
B2 adverb /əˈproʊpriətli/

appropriately

適切に
Meaning
in a way that is suitable or proper for a particular situation
Example
She was dressed appropriately for the event.
彼女はイベントに適切に服を着ていました。
B2 noun /səˈspens/

Suspense

サスペンス
Meaning
a feeling of excited or anxious uncertainty about what will happen
Example
The movie kept us in suspense until the very end.
映画は最後まで私たちをサスペンスの中に保ちました。
B2 noun /ˈhɑːrd.ʃɪp/

Hardship

困難、苦難
Meaning
severe suffering or privation; difficulty or distress
Example
Despite facing many hardships during the war, the family remained united and hopeful.
戦争中に多くの困難に直面したにもかかわらず、家族は団結して希望に満ちていました。
B2 adjective /ˈlaɪf.lɒŋ/

lifelong

生涯
Meaning
Lasting or existing for the whole of a person's life.
Example
They remained lifelong friends.
彼らは生涯の友人でした。
B2 noun /ˈθæŋksˌɡɪvɪŋ/

thanksgiving

感謝祭
Meaning
an annual holiday in the US for giving thanks, celebrated with a meal
Example
We spent Thanksgiving dinner with our family.
私たちは家族と一緒に感謝祭の夕食を過ごしました。
B2 verb /θɔː/

thaw

解凍する
Meaning
to melt or cause to melt after being frozen
Example
The ice began to thaw in the sun.
氷は太陽の下で溶け始めました。
B2 adjective /ˈmænɪdʒəbəl/

Manageable

管理可能な; コントロールできる
Meaning
able to be controlled or dealt with; feasible
Example
The workload is manageable if we plan properly.
作業負荷は計画通りにすれば管理可能です。
B2 adverb /ˈskeəs.li/

Scarcely

ほとんど; ほとんどない; わずかに
Meaning
hardly; barely; only just
Example
I could scarcely believe my eyes.
私は自分の目をほとんど信じられなかった。
B2 verb /ɪnˈveɪd/

invade

侵入する
Meaning
to enter a place or country forcefully, especially as an enemy
Example
The army invaded the neighboring country.
軍隊は隣国に侵入しました。
B2 noun daɪˈlem.ə

dilemma

ジレンマ, 困難な選択
Meaning
A situation in which a difficult choice has to be made between two or more alternatives.
Example
She faced a moral dilemma at work.
彼女は職場で道徳的なジレンマに直面していた。
B2 verb /ˈhezɪteɪt/

hesitate

ためらう
Meaning
to pause before acting; to be uncertain about what to do
Example
Don't hesitate to ask for help.
助けを求めることを躊躇しないでください。
B2 adjective /ˈkɒŋ.kriːt/

Concrete

固体; 実際; 目に見える; 具体的
Meaning
solid; real; tangible; actual and specific
Example
We need concrete evidence to support our claims.
私たちは私たちの主張を支持するために具体的な証拠が必要です。
B2 adjective /bɪˈzɑːr/

bizarre

奇妙な
Meaning
very strange or unusual, especially so as to cause interest or amusement
Example
He told a bizarre story that no one could believe.
彼は誰も信じられないような奇妙な話をした。
B2 noun, verb /ˈblækmeɪl/

blackmail

脅迫する
Meaning
the act of demanding money or advantage by threatening to reveal secrets; to force someone to act by using such threats
Example
He tried to blackmail her by threatening to reveal the documents.
彼は書類を公表すると脅して彼女を脅迫しようとした。
B2 noun /ˈskaɪˌskreɪpər/

Skyscraper

超高層ビル
Meaning
a very tall building of many stories
Example
The new skyscraper dominates the city's skyline.
新しい超高層ビルが街のスカイラインを支配しています。
B2 noun /kwɪˈziːn/

cuisine

料理
Meaning
A style or method of cooking, especially characteristic of a particular country or region.
Example
Italian cuisine is famous all over the world.
イタリア料理は世界中で有名です。
B2 noun /roʊˈteɪʃən/

Rotation

回転; 回転運動; 自転
Meaning
the action of rotating around an axis or center; a single turn
Example
The Earth's rotation takes 24 hours to complete.
地球の回転は24時間かかります。
B2 adverb /ˈpraɪ.vət.li/

Privately

個人的に; 内密に
Meaning
in a private manner; without others present; confidentially
Example
She spoke to him privately about the matter.
彼女はその問題について彼と個人的に話しました。
B2 verb /ˌkɒmprɪˈhɛnd/

comprehend

理解する
Meaning
to understand or grasp the meaning of something
Example
It is difficult to comprehend the scale of the disaster.
災害の規模を理解することは難しい。
B2 noun /ˈsæŋk.tʃuˌɛr.i/

sanctuary

避難所
Meaning
A place of safety, refuge, or protection; a sacred place.
Example
The forest is a sanctuary for endangered animals.
その森は絶滅危惧種の動物たちの避難所です。