C1 noun/adjective/verb /bʌf/

buff

映画ファン / 磨く

Meaning

A fan or enthusiast; also to polish or shine something.

Example

He is a movie buff who watches films every weekend.

彼は毎週末映画を観る映画ファンです。

B2 noun ˈsɪblɪŋz

Siblings

兄弟姉妹

Meaning

Each of two or more children or offspring having one or both parents in common.

Example

Siblings are usually placed on the same level in a family tree.

兄弟姉妹は通常、家系図で同じレベルに配置されます。

A2 verb /kɪl/

kill

殺す

Meaning

to cause the death of; to end life

Example

The hunter killed the deer.

ハンターは鹿を殺した。

B2 adjective /ɪnˈtriːɡɪŋ/

intriguing

非常に興味深く、異常な; 好奇心を引き起こす

Meaning

very interesting and unusual; arousing curiosity

Example

The movie has an intriguing plot that keeps the audience hooked.

その映画は観客を引き付ける非常に興味深いプロットを持っています。

C1 adjective /ˈæmərəs/

amorous

情熱的

Meaning

Showing, feeling, or relating to romantic love or desire.

Example

He sent her an amorous letter filled with declarations of love.

彼は愛の宣言でいっぱいのアモロスな手紙を彼女に送った。

C1 adjective /ʌnˈkʌltʃəd/

Uncultured

無教養な; 教養のない

Meaning

lacking good manners, refinement, or education; uncivilized

Example

His uncultured behavior embarrassed everyone at the dinner party.

彼の無教養な行動はディナーパーティーでみんなを困らせた。

C2 noun /ˈhaɪərəˌɡlɪf/

hieroglyph

ヒエログリフ

Meaning

A picture or symbol used in ancient writing systems, especially Egyptian writing.

Example

The walls of the temple were covered in hieroglyphs.

寺院の壁はヒエログリフで覆われていた。

A2 noun /ˈkjuː.kʌm.bər/

Cucumber

きゅうり

Meaning

a long green vegetable with watery flesh, eaten raw in salads or cooked

Example

I added fresh cucumber slices to my salad.

サラダに新鮮なキュウリのスライスを加えました。

B2 noun /dɪˈnaɪ.əl/

Denial

否認

Meaning

the action of declaring something to be untrue; refusal to acknowledge something

Example

His denial of involvement in the scandal was met with skepticism.

スキャンダルへの関与を否認した彼の姿勢は、疑念を持って受け止められました。

B2 noun /ˈfluː.ən.si/

fluency

流暢さ

Meaning

The ability to speak or write a language smoothly and effortlessly.

Example

She speaks English with remarkable fluency.

彼女は素晴らしい流暢さで英語を話します。

C2 adjective /ˌænθrəpəˈmɔːrfəs/

anthropomorphous

人間的な

Meaning

having the form or attributes of a human

Example

The statue had an anthropomorphous shape resembling a human.

その像は人間のような形をしていた。

A2 adjective /əˈnɔɪd/

annoyed

いらいらした

Meaning

feeling slightly angry or irritated

Example

She felt annoyed by the constant noise.

彼女は絶え間ない騒音にいらいらした。

A1 adverb /hɪr/

here

ここ

Meaning

in, at, or to this place

Example

Please come here quickly.

ここに早く来てください。

B2 noun /kənˈspɪrəsi/

conspiracy

陰謀

Meaning

A secret plan by a group to do something unlawful or harmful.

Example

The police uncovered a conspiracy to overthrow the government.

警察は政府を転覆させる陰謀を暴露した。

C1 adjective /bəˈroʊk/

baroque

バロック様式

Meaning

relating to a highly ornate and extravagant style of art, architecture, or music from the 17th and early 18th centuries; excessively elaborate or complex

Example

The church was decorated in a baroque style with intricate details.

教会はバロック様式で複雑な詳細で飾られていました。

C2 verb /bɪˈteɪk/

betake

向かう；取りかかる

Meaning

to go or resort to a place or course of action, especially as a response; to apply oneself

Example

After dinner, she betook herself to her room to read.

夕食後、彼女は読書のため自分の部屋へ向かった。

B1 noun /ˈætməsˌfɪər/

Atmosphere

大気圏

Meaning

the envelope of gases surrounding the earth or another planet; the pervading tone or mood of a place

Example

The atmosphere protects us from harmful solar radiation.

大気圏は有害な太陽放射線から私たちを守ってくれます。

C2 adjective /ˈek.wə.bəl/

Equable

冷静

Meaning

calm and even-tempered; not easily disturbed

Example

He maintained an equable temperament throughout the crisis.

彼は危機の間、冷静な気質を保ち続けた。

A1 noun /ˈmʌn.deɪ/

monday

月曜日

Meaning

the first day of the working week following Sunday

Example

I start my new job on Monday.

私は月曜日に新しい仕事を始めます。

A2 adjective /ʌnˈhæp.i/

Unhappy

不幸な; 悲しい

Meaning

not happy; feeling sad or displeased; unfortunate or undesirable

Example

He was unhappy with the results of his exam.

彼は試験の結果に不満でした。

C1 adjective /ɪkˈsplɔɪtətɪv/

exploitative

搾取的な

Meaning

making use of a situation or people unfairly and unethically for one's own advantage

Example

The workers protested against the exploitative practices of the factory.

労働者たちは工場の搾取的な行動に抗議した。

B2 adjective /ʌnˈtʃeɪndʒɪŋ/

unchanging

変わらない

Meaning

remaining the same over time; not changing

Example

Her love for her family was unchanging throughout the years.

彼女の家族への愛は何年にもわたって変わらなかった。

C1 verb /ˈæn.ə.teɪt/

annotate

注釈を加える

Meaning

to add notes or comments to a text, diagram, or document for explanation or clarification

Example

The teacher asked the students to annotate the poem with their interpretations.

先生は学生に詩を解釈して注釈をつけるように頼みました。

B2 noun ˌfʌŋk.ʃəˈnæl.ə.ti

functionality

機能性

Meaning

The quality of being functional; the ability to work or operate as intended.

Example

The new refrigerator has improved functionality.

新しい冷蔵庫は機能性が向上しました。

B2 verb /buːst/

boost

増加させる

Meaning

To increase, improve, or raise something.

Example

The company launched a campaign to boost sales.

会社は売上を増加させるためのキャンペーンを開始しました。

C2 adjective /ˌʌnpriːpəˈzɛsɪŋ/

unprepossessing

魅力的でない

Meaning

not attractive or appealing in appearance

Example

Despite his unprepossessing looks, he was very kind and intelligent.

彼は魅力的でない外見にもかかわらず、非常に親切で賢かった。

B2 noun /ˈseɪf.ɡɑːrd/

Safeguard

保護措置

Meaning

measure or action designed to protect someone or something

Example

New safeguards were implemented to prevent data breaches.

データ漏洩を防ぐために新しい保護措置が実施されました。

C1 noun əˌsɪm.ɪˈleɪ.ʃən

Assimilation

同化

Meaning

Connecting new information with existing knowledge

Example

Proper assimilation of knowledge leads to effective learning.

知識の適切な同化は効果的な学習につながります。

C2 adjective /ˈpaɪbɔːld/

piebald

二色の斑点

Meaning

having irregular patches of two colors, especially black and white

Example

The farmer owns a piebald horse with black and white spots.

農夫は黒と白の斑点があるパイボールドの馬を飼っています。

C2 noun /ˈhɛfər/

heifer

雌牛

Meaning

a young cow that has not borne a calf

Example

The farmer raised a heifer for dairy production.

農家は乳製品の生産のためにヘイファーを育てました。

C2 adjective /ˌpɜːrtɪˈneɪʃəs/

pertinacious

頑固な

Meaning

holding firmly to an opinion, purpose, or course of action; stubbornly persistent

Example

The pertinacious lawyer refused to give up the case.

頑固な弁護士は事件を諦めることを拒否しました。

C1 noun ˌsɛn.trə.laɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

centralization

中央集権化

Meaning

The concentration of control and decision-making power in a central authority.

Example

Excessive centralization can slow down decision-making.

過度の中央集権化は意思決定の速度を遅くすることがあります。

B1 adjective /brɔːd/

Broad

広い; 広大な; 広い範囲をカバーする

Meaning

wide; extensive; covering a large area

Example

The river is very broad at this point.

この地点で川は非常に広いです。

C1 verb /trænˈzækt/

transact

取引を行う

Meaning

to conduct or carry out business, a deal, or activity

Example

Customers can transact their banking online.

顧客はオンラインで銀行取引を行うことができます。

B1 noun /ˈvæk.siːn/

Vaccine

ワクチン

Meaning

a substance that is put into the body to prevent a disease

Example

The COVID-19 vaccine has helped reduce severe illness.

COVID-19ワクチンは重篤な病気を減少させるのに役立っています。

C2 noun /əˈspɜːr.ʒən/

aspersion

中傷

Meaning

An attack on the reputation or integrity of someone.

Example

He cast an aspersion on her character.

彼は彼女の性格に中傷をしました。

C1 verb məˈnɒp.ə.laɪz

monopolize

独占する

Meaning

Control exclusively, dominate market.

Example

The company tried to monopolize the market.

その会社は市場を独占しようとした。

C2 verb /əbˈhɔːr/

abhor

嫌悪する

Meaning

to regard with disgust and hatred

Example

She abhors cruelty to animals.

彼女は動物への残酷さを嫌悪しています。

A1 adjective /bæd/

bad

悪い

Meaning

not good; unpleasant, harmful, or of poor quality

Example

The milk smells bad, so don’t drink it.

牛乳は悪臭がするので飲まないでください。

B2 verb /ˈvɪʒuəlaɪz/

visualize

視覚化する

Meaning

To form a mental image of something; to imagine.

Example

She tried to visualize her success before the big presentation.

彼女は大きなプレゼンテーションの前に自分の成功をビジュアライズしようとした。

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。

C2 verb /məˈlɪŋɡər/

malinger

病気を装う

Meaning

to exaggerate or fake illness in order to escape duty or work

Example

He tried to malinger to avoid going to school.

彼は学校に行くのを避けるためにマリンジャーしようとした。

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。

B1 noun /ˌdiː.enˈeɪ/

dna

デオキシリボ核酸

Meaning

Deoxyribonucleic acid, the molecule that carries genetic information in living organisms.

Example

Scientists extracted DNA from the ancient bones.

科学者たちは古代の骨からDNAを抽出しました。

C1 noun /ˈkærɪkətjʊə/

caricature

風刺画

Meaning

A picture or description that exaggerates certain features for comic or satirical effect.

Example

The magazine published a caricature of the politician.

雑誌は政治家の風刺画を発表しました。

C2 noun /bɛk/

beck

合図 / 小川

Meaning

a gesture of beckoning; a small stream or brook (chiefly Northern English)

Example

The servant came at his master's beck and call.

召使いは主人の合図に即座に来ました。

Meaning

To control and make use of natural resources, especially energy.

Example

Scientists are working to harness solar power effectively.

B2 verb /ˌriː.ɪnˈfɔːrs/

reinforce

強化する

Meaning

To strengthen or support something with additional material, people, or effort.

Example

The teacher used examples to reinforce the lesson.

教師は例を使って授業を強化しました。

C2 noun /sɪnˈtɪl.ə/

scintilla

小さな火花

Meaning

A tiny trace or spark of a specified quality or feeling.

Example

There wasn’t a scintilla of doubt in her mind.

彼女の心には疑いのひらめきもなかった。

B1 adjective /ˈdʒɛnərəs/

generous

寛大

Meaning

willing to give or share more than is necessary; kind and giving

Example

She is very generous with her time and money.

彼女は時間とお金にとても寛大です。

C1 noun /ˈʃæmbəlz/

shambles

大混乱

Meaning

a state of complete disorder or ruin

Example

After the storm, the whole town was in shambles.

嵐の後、町全体が大混乱に陥った。

A1 adverb /ˈriː.ə.li/

Really

本当に; 実際に; とても

Meaning

actually; truly; very much

Example

I really enjoyed the concert last night.

昨晩のコンサートは本当に楽しめました。

C2 adjective, adverb /ˈsaɪdlɔːŋ/

sidelong

斜め目線

Meaning

Directed to the side; indirect, furtive, or not straightforward.

Example

She gave him a sidelong glance across the room.

彼女は部屋を横切って彼に斜め目線を送った。

B1 noun ɪnˈven.ʃən

invention

発明

Meaning

The action of inventing something, typically a process or device.

Example

The invention revolutionized communication.

その発明はコミュニケーションを革命的に変えました。

B2 noun /hʊd/

Hood

フッド

Meaning

the expandable neck region of certain snakes like cobras; a covering for the head

Example

The cobra spread its hood when it felt threatened.

コブラは脅威を感じるとフッドを広げました。

A1 adjective /kaɪnd/

Kind

親切な; 思いやりのある

Meaning

gentle; caring; compassionate; showing sympathy

Example

He is a kind person who always helps others.

彼はいつも他の人を助ける親切な人です。

C2 verb /fɔɪst/

foist

押し付ける

Meaning

To impose something unwelcome or unnecessary on someone.

Example

He tried to foist his old books onto his friends.

彼は友達に自分の古い本を押し付けようとしました。

C2 adjective /dʒoʊˈkoʊs/

jocose

冗談めかした

Meaning

playful or humorous in speech or behavior

Example

The professor’s jocose remarks kept the class entertained.

教授の冗談めかした発言がクラスを楽しませました。

C2 verb /fɪltʃ/

filch

盗む

Meaning

to steal something in a sneaky or petty way

Example

He tried to filch a candy bar from the shop.

彼は店からキャンディバーを盗もうとした。

B1 noun /ˈprɒf.ɪt/

Profit

利益

Meaning

money that is earned in trade or business after paying costs

Example

The company made a significant profit this quarter.

その会社はこの四半期にかなりの利益を上げました。

B2 noun /ˈblʌn.dər/

blunder

愚かなまたは不注意なミス; 判断における重大な誤り。

Meaning

A stupid or careless mistake; a serious error in judgment.

Example

His blunder cost the company a fortune.

彼の失敗は会社に大きな損失を与えました。

B2 noun; verb /ˈkætəlɒɡ/

catalogue

目録

Meaning

a complete list of items, typically one in alphabetical or systematic order; to make a systematic list of items

Example

The library decided to catalogue all new books digitally.

図書館はすべての新しい本をデジタルで目録化することにした。

C2 verb /dɪˈmɜːr/

demur

異議を唱える

Meaning

to raise doubts, objections, or show reluctance

Example

She agreed to help without demur.

彼女は異議なく手伝うことに同意しました。

B2 adjective /səˈpɔːtɪv/

supportive

支援的な

Meaning

providing encouragement or emotional help to someone

Example

She was very supportive during my difficult times.

彼女は私の困難な時期に非常に支援的でした。

C2 adjective /ɪnˈfɜːrnəl/

infernal

地獄の

Meaning

relating to hell; extremely troublesome or annoying

Example

The workers complained about the infernal noise from the construction site.

労働者たちは建設現場からの地獄のような騒音について文句を言った。

A2 noun /wɪnd/

Wind

風

Meaning

the natural movement of air, especially in the form of a current of air blowing from a particular direction

Example

The wind blew the leaves off the trees.

風が木の葉を吹き飛ばした。

A2 noun /faɪl/

File

やすり

Meaning

a tool with a rough surface for smoothing or shaping hard materials; a collection of papers or data

Example

He used a metal file to smooth the rough edges.

彼は金属製のヤスリを使って荒い端を滑らかにしました。

C1 noun /ænˈθɒlədʒi/

anthology

アンソロジー

Meaning

A collection of literary works, such as poems, short stories, or essays, compiled into one volume.

Example

She contributed a poem to the new poetry anthology.

彼女は新しい詩のアンソロジーに詩を寄稿した。

C2 noun /pruːd/

prude

過度に慎み深い人

Meaning

A person who is easily shocked by matters relating to sex or nudity; someone overly modest.

Example

He was called a prude for blushing at the movie scenes.

映画のシーンで顔を赤らめたため、彼はプルードと呼ばれました。

B2 noun ˈnætʃərəl ˈhæbɪtæt

Natural Habitat

自然の生息地

Meaning

The natural environment where organisms live and fulfill their life needs.

Example

Protecting the natural habitat is crucial for butterflies.

蝶々のために自然の生息地を守ることが重要です。

C1 noun /dɪˈlɪriəm/

delirium

錯乱

Meaning

An acutely disturbed state of mind characterized by restlessness, illusions, and incoherence.

Example

The patient experienced delirium after the surgery due to the strong medication.

患者は手術後、強い薬物の影響で錯乱状態を経験しました。

C2 noun /əˈnɔɪnt.mənt/

anointment

塗油の儀式

Meaning

The act of anointing, usually with oil, as part of a ritual or ceremony.

Example

The anointment of the new leader was a sacred ritual.

新しいリーダーの塗油の儀式は神聖な儀式でした。

C2 noun /sfɪˈrɒmɪtər/

spherometer

球面測定器

Meaning

An instrument used for measuring the curvature of spherical surfaces.

Example

The scientist used a spherometer to measure the lens curvature.

科学者はレンズの曲率を測定するためにスフェロメーターを使用しました。

C1 adjective /rɪˈvenʒ.fəl/

Revengeful

復讐心に燃える

Meaning

seeking or desiring revenge; vindictive

Example

He became revengeful after being betrayed by his friend.

彼は友達に裏切られた後、復讐心に燃えるようになった。

B1 adverb /ˈlɑːrdʒli/

largely

主に

Meaning

to a great extent; mostly or mainly

Example

The success of the project was largely due to teamwork.

プロジェクトの成功は主にチームワークによるものだった。

C2 noun /ˈsɒlɪˌsɪzəm/

solecism

文法ミス

Meaning

a grammatical mistake in speech or writing; a breach of good manners or etiquette

Example

His speech was full of solecisms and awkward phrases.

彼のスピーチは文法ミスと不器用なフレーズでいっぱいだった。

B2 noun /ɪsˈlɑːm/

islam

イスラム教

Meaning

the religion founded by the Prophet Muhammad, based on belief in one God (Allah)

Example

Islam emphasizes peace, justice, and compassion.

イスラム教は平和、正義、そして慈悲を強調します。

B2 noun ɪnˈtɛɡrɪti

integrity

誠実

Meaning

The quality of being honest and having strong moral principles; moral uprightness.

Example

Teachers' integrity fosters a positive learning environment.

教師のインテグリティは、積極的な学習環境を促進します。

B2 noun /speɪd/

Spade

シャベル

Meaning

a tool with a flat blade for digging; a playing card suit

Example

The gardener used a spade to dig holes for planting flowers.

庭師は花を植えるために穴を掘るためにシャベルを使いました。

C1 noun /ˌɪn.səˌbɔːr.dɪˈneɪ.ʃən/

insubordination

反抗

Meaning

Defiance of authority; refusal to obey orders.

Example

The soldier was punished for insubordination during the mission.

その兵士はミッション中の反抗で罰せられました。

C2 noun /kɛn/

ken

理解の範囲

Meaning

one's range of knowledge or understanding

Example

Quantum physics is beyond my ken.

量子物理学は私の理解を超えています。

C1 noun /ˌkɒmpɪˈleɪʃən/

compilation

コンピレーション

Meaning

a collection of things, especially pieces of writing or music, gathered together

Example

The book is a compilation of his best essays.

その本は彼の最高のエッセイのコンピレーションです。

C1 noun /ˈsɪndɪkət/

syndicate

シンジケート

Meaning

A group of individuals or organizations combined to promote a common interest or carry out a business venture.

Example

A syndicate of investors bought the struggling company.

投資家のシンジケートが困難な会社を買収しました。

C2 noun /vɛnˈdɪʃən/

vendition

販売

Meaning

The act of selling; sale.

Example

The auction was a formal vendition of the estate's assets.

オークションは不動産の資産の正式な販売でした。

C2 verb /breɪz/

braze

ブレイズ

Meaning

To join two pieces of metal by heating and melting a filler metal into the joint.

Example

The mechanic brazed the broken pipe to fix the leak.

メカニックは壊れたパイプを溶接して漏れを修理しました。

B2 noun /ˈhaʊs boʊt/

House boat

ハウスボート

Meaning

a boat that has been designed or modified to be used primarily as a home

Example

They spent their vacation on a beautiful house boat in the lake.

彼らは湖の美しいハウスボートで休暇を過ごしました。

C2 adjective /ˈtrɛmjələs/

tremulous

震える

Meaning

shaking or quivering slightly, often from nervousness or weakness

Example

Her voice was tremulous as she gave her speech.

彼女の声は震えていました、彼女がスピーチをした時。

C1 noun /ˈkɒmən kɑːp/

Common Carp

コイ

Meaning

A large freshwater fish widely cultivated for food

Example

Common carp is an important fish in aquaculture.

コイは養殖業で重要な魚です。

C1 noun /ˈtoʊtəm/

totem

聖なる象徴

Meaning

A natural object, animal, or symbol that is revered as a spiritual emblem by a group or tribe.

Example

The eagle is considered a sacred totem in many cultures.

イーグルは多くの文化で神聖なトーテムと見なされています。

C1 adjective, noun /ˈkɑːr.dɪ.nəl/

cardinal

基本的な / 重要な

Meaning

As an adjective: of prime importance; as a noun: a high-ranking Catholic clergyman or a type of bird.

Example

Honesty is a cardinal virtue in life.

正直は人生における重要な美徳です。

C2 verb /ˈbæstərdaɪz/

bastardize

歪める

Meaning

to corrupt or debase something by altering it from its original form; to change in a way that reduces quality or purity

Example

Critics argue that the remake bastardized the original novel.

批評家たちはそのリメイクが原作を歪めたと言っている。

C1 noun /plæsˈtɪsəti/

plasticity

可塑性、適応能力

Meaning

the quality of being easily shaped or molded; adaptability

Example

The brain's plasticity allows it to adapt after injury.

脳の可塑性により、怪我の後に適応することができます。

C2 verb /ˈædjʊˌleɪt/

adulate

過剰に賛美する

Meaning

to praise or flatter excessively

Example

The fans adulated the actor after his performance.

ファンたちは彼のパフォーマンスの後、俳優を賛美しました。

C1 verb /ˌʌndərˈvæljuː/

undervalue

過小評価する

Meaning

To assign too low a value or importance to something or someone.

Example

She felt that her boss consistently undervalued her contributions.

彼女は自分の上司が彼女の貢献を一貫して過小評価していると感じていた。

B2 noun, verb /əˈsɔːlt/

assault

暴行

Meaning

a physical attack or to attack someone violently

Example

He was charged with assault after the fight.

喧嘩の後で暴行の罪で起訴されました。

C2 noun /ˌkiː ˈviːv/

qui vive

警戒

Meaning

A state of alertness or vigilance.

Example

The guards were on the qui vive during the night.

警備員は夜間、警戒状態にありました。

C2 noun /kəˈpærɪsən/

caparison

馬のための装飾的なカバー; 豪華で精緻な衣服や装飾

Meaning

an ornamental covering for a horse; rich and elaborate clothing or decoration

Example

The king’s horse was adorned with a golden caparison.

王の馬は金色のカパリソンで飾られていました。

B1 adjective /ɪnˈfɔːrməl/

Informal

非公式; リラックス; カジュアル

Meaning

relaxed and friendly; not official or ceremonial; casual

Example

The meeting was informal and relaxed.

会議は非公式でリラックスしていました。

B1 noun /rɪˈliːf/

Relief

安心; 安堵; 支援

Meaning

a feeling of comfort after worry or distress; assistance given to those in need

Example

She felt great relief when the exam was over.

試験が終わったとき、彼女は大きな安堵感を感じました。

B1 verb /ˈberi/

bury

埋める

Meaning

to put in the ground; to hide; to cover completely

Example

The dog buries its bone in the yard.

犬は庭に骨を埋める。

C1 adverb /ˈpiːs.miːl/

Piecemeal

少しずつ; 一度に一部分

Meaning

done or made gradually, one piece at a time; fragmentary; unsystematic

Example

The renovation was done piecemeal over several years due to budget constraints.

予算制約のため、改修工事は数年にわたって少しずつ行われました。

B1 verb /rɪˈtaɪə/

retire

引退する

Meaning

to stop working after reaching a certain age or having completed a career

Example

She decided to retire after working for 40 years.

彼女は40年間働いた後、引退することに決めました。

C1 adjective /ˈspaɪni/

spiny

とげのある

Meaning

covered with or full of spines; having sharp points

Example

The spiny cactus stood tall in the desert.

とげのあるサボテンが砂漠の中で高く立っていました。

C2 noun /əˈnækrəˌnɪzəm/

anachronism

Meaning

something that is out of its proper time period, especially something old-fashioned in a modern context

Example

Using a typewriter today feels like an anachronism.

C1 noun /ˈsed.ɪ.mənt/

Sediment

堆積物

Meaning

matter that settles to the bottom of a liquid; particles deposited by water or wind

Example

The river carried sediment downstream during the flood.

川は洪水の間に堆積物を下流へ運んだ。

C2 adjective /mɜːrˈkjʊriəl/

mercurial

気まぐれな

Meaning

subject to sudden or unpredictable changes of mood or mind.

Example

She is known for her mercurial temperament.

彼女は気まぐれな気質で知られています。