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B2 noun/verb /ˈbʌfər/

buffer

バッファ / 衝撃吸収
Meaning
Something that lessens or absorbs the impact of a shock; to act as a protective barrier.
Example
The organization acts as a buffer between workers and management.
その組織は労働者と経営陣の間のバッファとして機能します。
B2 verb /swaɪp/

swipe

スワイプする
Meaning
to move your finger across a touch screen or to hit with a sweeping motion
Example
He swiped left on the photo.
彼は写真で左にスワイプしました。
B2 verb /ˈdɛdɪkeɪt/

dedicate

捧げる
Meaning
to devote time, effort, or oneself to a particular purpose or person
Example
She dedicated her life to helping the poor.
彼女は貧しい人々を助けるために自分の人生を捧げました。
B2 adjective /ʌnˈiːzi/

Uneasy

不安な; 心配な; 落ち着かない
Meaning
worried; anxious; uncomfortable; restless
Example
She felt uneasy about walking alone at night.
彼女は夜一人で歩くことに不安を感じていた。
B2 noun /pərˈsɪstəns/

persistence

粘り強さ
Meaning
the quality of continuing steadily despite problems or difficulties
Example
His persistence finally paid off when he got the job.
彼の粘り強さは最終的に報われ、仕事を得ることができました。
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。
B2 adjective /ˌnɒnˈprɒfɪt/

nonprofit

非営利団体
Meaning
an organization that does not aim to make a profit, often serving a social or charitable purpose.
Example
She works for a nonprofit organization that helps children.
彼女は子供たちを助ける非営利団体で働いています。
B2 adjective /ˈtʃuː.zi/

Choosey/Choosy

気難しい; 非常に選択的; 好きなことや受け入れることに関して特に気を使う
Meaning
very careful in choosing; selective; particular about what one likes or accepts
Example
He's very choosy about the restaurants where he eats.
彼は食べるレストランにとても気難しい。
B2 adjective /ʌnˈkɒmən/

uncommon

珍しい
Meaning
rare, unusual, or remarkable
Example
It is uncommon to see snow in this region.
この地域で雪を見るのは珍しい。
B2 adjective /ˈkjuːbən/

cuban

キューバの
Meaning
relating to Cuba, its people, or its culture
Example
We enjoyed delicious Cuban coffee at the café.
私たちはカフェでおいしいキューバのコーヒーを楽しみました。
B2 noun /ˌsoʊsiˈɑːlədʒi/

sociology

社会学
Meaning
the study of society, human relationships, and social institutions
Example
She is studying sociology at university.
彼女は大学で社会学を学んでいます。
B2 noun /ˈklʌstər/

cluster

クラスター
Meaning
a group of similar things or people positioned close together
Example
The grapes grew in a tight cluster.
ぶどうは密なクラスターで成長した。
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 /ˌek.spekˈteɪ.ʃən/

Expectation

期待; 予想;
Meaning
a strong belief that something will happen or be the case; anticipation
Example
The new teacher exceeded everyone's expectations with her innovative teaching methods.
新しい教師は、その革新的な教授法で皆の期待を超えました。
B2 noun /ˈprɒvɪns/

province

省
Meaning
a principal administrative division of certain countries or empires.
Example
The province is known for its rich cultural heritage and stunning landscapes.
その省は豊かな文化遺産と素晴らしい自然景観で知られています。
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。
B2 noun /ˌiː.kəˈnɒm.ɪk ˈsɪs.təm/

economic system

経済システム
Meaning
The organized framework for production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services in society.
Example
Capitalism, socialism, and mixed economies are types of economic systems.
資本主義、社会主義、混合経済は経済システムのタイプです。
B2 noun /ˈænsestər/

Ancestor

先祖
Meaning
a person, typically one more remote than a grandparent, from whom one is descended
Example
She researched her family tree to learn about her ancestors.
彼女は家系図を調べて、先祖について学びました。
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 /ˈwʊlən dres/

Woolen dress

ウールのドレス
Meaning
a dress made from wool fabric, typically worn in cold weather
Example
She wore a warm woolen dress during the winter months.
彼女は冬の月に暖かいウールのドレスを着ていました。
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 adjective /ʌnˈberəbəl/

Unbearable

耐えられない
Meaning
too painful, annoying, or unpleasant to tolerate; impossible to endure
Example
The heat in the desert was unbearable.
砂漠の暑さは耐えられなかった。
B2 noun ˈɡeɪm.pleɪ

gameplay

ゲームプレイ
Meaning
The tactical aspects of a game, such as its plot and the way it is played.
Example
The team's gameplay was innovative.
チームのゲームプレイは革新的でした。
B2 noun ɪˈroʊʒən

erosion

侵食
Meaning
The gradual destruction or diminishing of something.
Example
Power struggles often lead to the erosion of humanity.
権力争いはしばしば人間性の侵食を引き起こします。
B2 adverb /rɪˈpɔːtɪdli/

reportedly

報告によると
Meaning
according to what is said or believed, although not confirmed
Example
The company has reportedly agreed to the new terms.
その会社はreportedly新しい条件に同意しました。
B2 adjective /aʊtˈstændɪŋ/

outstanding

優れた
Meaning
extremely good or impressive; not yet resolved or paid
Example
She received an award for her outstanding performance.
彼女は優れたパフォーマンスで賞を受賞しました。
B2 noun /reɪdʒ/

rage

怒り
Meaning
intense anger or fury
Example
She shouted in a fit of rage after hearing the news.
彼女はそのニュースを聞いて怒りの叫び声を上げました。
B2 noun /plʌɡ/

plug

プラグ
Meaning
a device used to connect or block an opening
Example
She inserted the plug into the socket.
彼女はソケットにプラグを差し込みました。
B2 noun /ˈklɪərəns/

clearance

許可 / 承認
Meaning
official permission or authorization; the removal of something unwanted; the distance between two objects
Example
The pilot received clearance to land the plane.
パイロットは着陸許可を受けました。
B2 noun /trænˈzækʃən/

transaction

取引
Meaning
an instance of buying or selling something; a business deal or exchange
Example
Every online transaction is recorded for security purposes.
すべてのオンライン取引はセキュリティ目的で記録されます。
B2 adjective /fəˈɡɪv.ɪŋ/

Forgiving

許す
Meaning
ready and willing to forgive; merciful; lenient
Example
She has a forgiving nature and rarely holds grudges.
彼女は許す性格を持っており、ほとんど恨みを抱きません。
B2 adjective /ˈmɪd.əl.eɪdʒd/

Middle-aged

中年
Meaning
being of an age between young and old; typically between 40-60 years old
Example
The middle-aged man started a new career.
中年の男性が新しいキャリアを始めた。
B2 noun /ˌɛvəˈluːʃən/

evolution

進化
Meaning
the gradual development of something, especially from a simple to a more complex form
Example
The theory of evolution explains how species change over time.
進化論は、種が時間とともにどのように変化するかを説明しています。
B2 adjective /ʌnˈrɪəl/

unreal

非現実的な
Meaning
not real or not based on reality; exaggerated or imaginary
Example
The experience felt unreal after the sudden news.
突然の知らせの後、その体験は非現実的に感じられた。
B2 adjective /ˈfeɪtl/

fatal

致命的
Meaning
causing death; leading to disaster
Example
The accident proved fatal for the driver.
その事故は運転手にとって致命的だった。
B2 noun /ˈæd.və.kət/

Advocate

弁護士
Meaning
a lawyer who represents clients in court; a person who supports or argues for a cause or policy
Example
The advocate presented strong evidence to defend his client in court.
その弁護士は法廷で彼の依頼人を弁護するために強力な証拠を提示した。
B2 verb /dɪˈtɜːr/

deter

Meaning
to discourage someone from doing something by instilling doubt or fear
Example
High fines are meant to deter people from breaking the law.
B2 noun /ˈdes.tə.ni/

Destiny

運命; 定め; 前定
Meaning
the events that will necessarily happen to someone in the future; fate or predetermined course
Example
She believed that meeting him was her destiny and meant to be.
彼女は彼に出会うことが運命だと信じていて、それは必ず起こることだと思っていた。
B2 verb aɪˈdɛntɪfaɪd

identified

特定された
Meaning
To recognize or establish who or what someone or something is.
Example
The root causes of the issue need to be identified.
問題の根本的な原因は特定される必要があります。
B2 adjective /ʌnˈbiːtən/

Unbeaten

負けなし; 敗北なし
Meaning
not defeated; having never lost; undefeated
Example
The team remains unbeaten this season.
そのチームは今シーズン無敗です。
B2 adjective /prɪˈdɪktəbəl/

predictable

予測可能
Meaning
able to be predicted or foreseen
Example
His reactions were predictable based on his past behavior.
彼の反応は過去の行動に基づいて予測可能でした。
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 adjective /əˈsɪdɪk/

acidic

酸性の
Meaning
containing acid; having a sour taste; sharp or biting in tone
Example
The lemon has an acidic taste that makes your mouth pucker.
レモンはとても酸っぱい味がする。
B2 noun /ˈnɪk.neɪm/

Nickname

ニックネーム
Meaning
a familiar or humorous name given to a person instead of their real name
Example
His nickname is 'Tiger' because he's so brave.
彼のニックネームは 'タイガー' です。なぜなら彼はとても勇敢だからです。
B2 verb /ˌoʊvərˈduː/

overdo

やりすぎる
Meaning
to do something too much; to exaggerate or carry to excess
Example
Don't overdo the exercise on your first day at the gym.
初日はジムで運動をやりすぎないでください。
B2 noun/verb /ˈslɔː.tər/

slaughter

虐殺 / 大量殺人
Meaning
the killing of animals for food; killing in large numbers violently
Example
The army slaughtered hundreds of enemy soldiers.
軍隊は数百人の敵兵を虐殺した。
B2 adjective /keɪˈɒtɪk/

Chaotic

混沌とした; 秩序のない
Meaning
in a state of complete confusion and disorder
Example
The situation became chaotic after the announcement.
発表後、状況はカオティックになった。
B2 noun /ˈfɪlmˌmeɪkər/

film-maker

映画製作者
Meaning
A person who directs or produces films
Example
The film-maker received an award for his latest documentary.
映画製作者は最新のドキュメンタリーで賞を受賞しました。
B2 noun /ˈspɒnsəʃɪp/

sponsorship

後援
Meaning
the act of supporting an event, activity, person, or organization financially or through other resources
Example
The event was made possible due to the sponsorship of several big companies.
イベントは、いくつかの大企業の後援のおかげで実現しました。
B2 adverb /ˈæktɪvli/

actively

積極的に
Meaning
in a way that involves energetic participation or effort
Example
He is actively involved in community service.
彼は地域社会サービスに積極的に参加しています。
B2 adjective /ˈtæn.dʒɪ.bəl/

tangible

触知可能
Meaning
Perceptible by touch; clear and definite; real.
Example
The benefits of exercise are tangible and measurable.
運動の利益は目に見え、測定可能です。
B2 noun /ˈsiːkər/

seeker

探求者
Meaning
a person who is looking for something, especially knowledge or truth
Example
The seeker traveled far to find the answers to his questions.
探求者は自分の質問に対する答えを見つけるために遠くまで旅しました。
B2 noun /ˈɑːrtɪzən/

artisan

職人
Meaning
a skilled craftsperson who makes things by hand
Example
The artisan crafted a beautiful wooden chair.
職人は美しい木製の椅子を作りました。
B2 noun ˈæt.rɪ.bjuːt

attribute

属性
Meaning
A quality or feature regarded as a characteristic or inherent part of someone or something.
Example
An important attribute of wood is its flexibility.
木材の重要な属性はその柔軟性です。
B2 adjective /bɪˈliːvəbl̩/

believable

信じられる
Meaning
Able to be trusted or accepted as true or reasonable.
Example
Her story was so detailed that it sounded believable.
彼女の話は非常に詳細で、信じられるように聞こえました。
B2 noun /ˌsɛkʃuˈæləti/

sexuality

セクシュアリティ
Meaning
a person's capacity for sexual feelings and orientation
Example
She spoke openly about her sexuality and identity.
彼女は自分のセクシュアリティとアイデンティティについてオープンに話しました。
B2 noun ˈkɔːrəl ˈriːfs

Coral Reefs

サンゴ礁
Meaning
Underwater structures made from calcium carbonate secreted by corals, forming diverse marine ecosystems.
Example
Saint Martin's Island is known for its coral reefs.
セント・マーチン島はそのサンゴ礁で知られています。
B2 noun /ˈɪm.pʌls/

Impulse

衝動; 突然の欲求
Meaning
a sudden strong and unreflective urge or desire to act; a driving force or motivation
Example
She bought the expensive dress on impulse and later regretted the purchase.
彼女は衝動で高価なドレスを買い、後でその購入を後悔しました。
B2 adjective /ˈlɪtərəl/

literal

字義通り
Meaning
taking words in their usual or most basic sense without metaphor or exaggeration
Example
His comment was meant as a joke, not to be taken in a literal sense.
彼のコメントは冗談として言われたので、字義通りに受け取るべきではありません。
B2 verb /ˈroʊ.teɪt/

rotate

回転する
Meaning
to turn around a central point or axis
Example
The Earth rotates on its axis once every 24 hours.
地球は24時間ごとに自転します。
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 adjective /ˈaʊtˌɡoʊɪŋ/

outgoing

社交的
Meaning
Friendly and sociable; inclined to mix with others.
Example
He is an outgoing person who loves meeting new people.
彼は新しい人々と会うのが好きな社交的な人です。
B2 noun /əˈbɔːrʃən/

abortion

Meaning
The deliberate termination of a human pregnancy, usually performed during the first 28 weeks.
Example
The debate about abortion continues to divide public opinion.
B2 noun /faʊl/

Fowl

家禽
Meaning
a domesticated bird kept for meat or eggs; chicken or other poultry
Example
The farmer raised fowl in his backyard for fresh eggs and meat.
農場主は新鮮な卵と肉のために庭で家禽を育てていました。
B2 verb /ˈtɛmpər/

temper

調整する
Meaning
to moderate, soften, or tone down something; also to strengthen by heat treatment (as in metal).
Example
She tried to temper her criticism with kindness.
彼女は優しさで批判を和らげようとした。
B2 noun ˈpɛs.tɪ.saɪdz

pesticides

農薬
Meaning
Substances used for destroying insects or other organisms harmful to cultivated plants or to animals.
Example
Excessive pesticides use can harm the environment.
過剰な農薬の使用は環境に害を及ぼす可能性があります。
B2 noun /ˈæŋk.lət/

Anklet

足首飾り
Meaning
a piece of jewelry worn around the ankle
Example
She wore a beautiful silver anklet on her left foot.
彼女は左足に美しい銀のアンクレットを着けていた。
B2 noun /ˈsɜr.neɪm/

Surname

苗字
Meaning
a hereditary name common to all members of a family; family name
Example
Please write your first name and surname on the form.
フォームに名前と苗字を書いてください。
B2 verb /ˈrɛkən/

reckon

推測する
Meaning
To think, believe, or expect something; to calculate or estimate.
Example
I reckon it will rain later today.
今日は後で雨が降るだろうと思います。
B2 verb /maɪˈɡreɪt/

migrate

Meaning
To move from one region or habitat to another, especially regularly according to the seasons or for work.
Example
Birds migrate south during the winter.
B2 verb /sɑːb/

sob

大声で泣く
Meaning
to cry noisily while taking short breaths
Example
She began to sob uncontrollably after hearing the news.
彼女はニュースを聞いて制御できずに泣き始めました。
B2 noun /rɪˈhɜːr.səl/

Rehearsal

リハーサル; 公演の練習
Meaning
a practice performance of a play, concert, or other work for later public performance
Example
The final rehearsal before opening night went perfectly.
開幕前の最後のリハーサルは完璧でした。
B2 noun /ˈɔːrɡənaɪzər/

organizer

主催者
Meaning
a person who arranges or coordinates activities, events, or groups; a tool or item used to keep things in order
Example
She worked as the main organizer of the international conference.
彼女は国際会議の主要な主催者だった。
B2 noun /rɪˌlaɪəˈbɪləti/

reliability

信頼性
Meaning
the quality of being trustworthy or performing consistently well
Example
Customers value the reliability of our service.
お客様は私たちのサービスの信頼性を重視しています。
B2 verb /ˈmɑːdɪfaɪ/

modify

変更する
Meaning
to change or alter something; to make partial changes
Example
We need to modify the plan to include more details.
計画を変更して、詳細を追加する必要があります。
B2 noun /səˈraʊn.dɪŋz/

surroundings

周囲
Meaning
The area around a person, place, or thing.
Example
She quickly adapted to her new surroundings.
彼女は新しい環境にすぐに適応しました。
B2 adjective /ɪnˈædɪkwət/

inadequate

不十分
Meaning
Not sufficient or good enough.
Example
The funding was inadequate to complete the project.
プロジェクトを完成させるには資金が不十分でした。
B2 noun /ʌnˈkaɪndnəs/

unkindness

不親切
Meaning
lack of kindness; cruel or inconsiderate behavior
Example
His unkindness hurt her feelings deeply.
彼の不親切は彼女の気持ちを深く傷つけた。
B2 noun /plæˈtoʊ/

plateau

高原、平坦な土地、変化の少ない時期
Meaning
an elevated flat area of land or a period of little change
Example
After months of growth, sales reached a plateau.
数ヶ月の成長の後、売上はプラトーに達した。
B2 adjective /ʌnˈtʃeɪndʒəbəl/

Unchangeable

変更不可能な; 固定された;
Meaning
not able to be changed or altered; fixed and permanent
Example
The laws of physics are unchangeable principles that govern the universe.
物理法則は変更不可能な原則であり、宇宙を支配しています。
B2 noun /mɪkst ˈkʌlər/

Mixed colour

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

Turban

ターバン
Meaning
a head covering made by wrapping a long piece of cloth around the head
Example
The Sikh man wore a colorful turban.
シク教の男性はカラフルなターバンを着けていました。
B2 noun /kənˈfɛkʃəneri/

confectionery

菓子類
Meaning
sweets, candies, and other food items made with sugar
Example
The shop sells a wide variety of confectionery.
その店はさまざまなお菓子を販売しています。
B2 noun /dɪsˈɡaɪz/

Disguise

変装; 偽装
Meaning
a means of altering one's appearance to conceal one's identity; something that hides the truth
Example
The spy wore an elaborate disguise to avoid being recognized by enemies.
スパイは敵に認識されないように精巧な変装をしていた。
B2 adjective /ʌnˈiːvən/

Uneven

不均一; 凹凸のある
Meaning
not level or smooth; not regular or consistent
Example
The road was uneven and full of potholes.
その道は不均一で、穴だらけだった。
B2 noun /ˈkʌlprɪt/

culprit

犯人
Meaning
a person who is responsible for a crime or misdeed
Example
The police caught the culprit behind the robbery.
警察は強盗の背後にいる犯人を捕まえた。
B2 adverb /aɪˈrɒnɪkli/

ironically

皮肉にも
Meaning
in a way that is contrary to what is expected or intended
Example
Ironically, the fire station burned down.
皮肉にも、消防署が焼け落ちた。
B2 adjective /ˈfræntɪk/

frantic

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

activism

アクティビズム
Meaning
The policy or action of using vigorous campaigning to bring about political or social change.
Example
Her environmental activism inspired many young people to take action.
彼女の環境アクティビズムは多くの若者に行動を促した。
B2 verb /koʊp/

cope

対処する
Meaning
to deal effectively with something difficult
Example
She had to cope with a lot of pressure at work.
彼女は仕事で大きなプレッシャーに対処しなければなりませんでした。
B2 noun /ˈsɪnˌdroʊm/

syndrome

症候群
Meaning
a group of symptoms that occur together and characterize a condition or disease
Example
Down syndrome affects a person's physical and mental development.
ダウン症は、個人の身体的および精神的な発達に影響を与えます。
B2 adjective ˌkæt.əˈstrɑː.fɪk

catastrophic

破壊的, 壊滅的
Meaning
Involving or causing sudden great damage or suffering.
Example
Climate change has catastrophic consequences.
気候変動は破滅的な影響を及ぼします。
B2 adverb /ˈfɔːrmərli/

Formerly

以前は; 以前
Meaning
in the past; previously; at an earlier time
Example
The building was formerly a school but is now a community center.
その建物は以前は学校でしたが、今はコミュニティセンターです。
B2 noun ˈsʌbstɪˌtut

substitute

代用品
Meaning
A person or thing acting or serving in place of another.
Example
Money cannot be a substitute for genuine happiness.
お金は本物の幸せの代用品にはなりません。
B2 verb /kənˈsiːd/

concede

Meaning
to admit something is true or valid, often reluctantly
Example
She finally conceded that she was wrong.
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 adjective, noun /ədˈvaɪzəri/

advisory

アドバイザリー
Meaning
(adjective) having the power to give advice but not to make sure that it is followed; (noun) an official announcement containing information or a warning
Example
The committee serves in an advisory capacity to the board of directors.
委員会は取締役会にアドバイザリーの役割を果たしています。
B2 noun /ˈfjuːʒən/

fusion

融合
Meaning
the process or result of joining two or more things together to form a single entity
Example
The restaurant offers a unique fusion of Asian and European cuisines.
レストランはアジアとヨーロッパの料理を融合させたユニークな料理を提供します。
B2 noun /ˈʃɔːr.tɪdʒ/

Shortage

不足
Meaning
a lack or deficiency of something that is needed or expected
Example
There is a severe water shortage in the region.
その地域では深刻な水不足が起きている。
B2 noun /depθ/

Depth

深さ; 深いまたは深遠な特質
Meaning
the distance from the top or surface to the bottom; the quality of being intense or profound
Example
The depth of the ocean in this area reaches over three thousand meters.
この地域の海の深さは3,000メートルを超えています。
B2 verb dɪˈtɪəriəreɪt

deteriorate

悪化する
Meaning
To become progressively worse in quality, condition, or performance; to decline.
Example
Unplanned growth can deteriorate living conditions.
計画外の成長は生活環境を悪化させる可能性があります。
B2 noun /ˌhez.ɪˈteɪ.ʃən/

Hesitation

ためらい; 躊躇
Meaning
the action of pausing or delaying; uncertainty or unwillingness to act
Example
After a moment of hesitation, she decided to accept the challenging job offer from the company.
一瞬のためらいの後、彼女は会社からの挑戦的な仕事のオファーを受け入れることに決めました。
B2 noun /nɪˌɡoʊ.siˈeɪ.ʃən/

Negotiation

合意に達するための議論; 交渉
Meaning
discussion aimed at reaching an agreement; bargaining
Example
The negotiation between the two companies lasted for weeks.
二社間の交渉は数週間続きました。
B2 adjective /ˈkrɛd.ɪ.bəl/

credible

信頼できる
Meaning
able to be believed; convincing
Example
Her explanation was credible enough to convince the committee.
彼女の説明は委員会を納得させるのに十分信頼できるものでした。
B2 verb /dɒdʒ/

dodge

避ける
Meaning
to move quickly to one side to avoid something; to avoid dealing with something cleverly or dishonestly
Example
The boxer managed to dodge his opponent's punch.
ボクサーは相手のパンチをかわすことに成功した。
B2 verb kəˈlæbəreɪt

collaborate

協力する
Meaning
To work jointly with others, especially in an intellectual endeavor; cooperate.
Example
Volunteers often collaborate with local organizations.
ボランティアは地元の組織とよく協力しています。
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 /ˌmɪsˈfɔːrtʃən/

misfortune

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

synthetic

合成の
Meaning
Made by chemical synthesis, especially to imitate a natural product; artificial.
Example
Synthetic chemicals are used in processed foods.
合成化学物質は加工食品に使用されます。
B2 verb /siːz/

seize

奪う
Meaning
To take hold of suddenly and forcibly.
Example
The police managed to seize the stolen goods.
警察は盗まれた商品を押収することに成功した。
B2 adjective /æbˈnɔːr.məl/

abnormal

異常な
Meaning
deviating from what is normal or usual, typically in a way that is undesirable
Example
The doctor noticed an abnormal growth in the patient’s lung.
医者は患者の肺に異常な成長を見つけました。
B2 noun /rɪˈdʒɛkʃən/

rejection

拒絶
Meaning
the action of refusing or dismissing something or someone
Example
Her rejection of the offer surprised everyone.
彼女の提案の拒絶は皆を驚かせた。
B2 noun /dɪsˈmɪsl̩/

dismissal

解雇, 拒否
Meaning
the act of removing someone from their job; the act of treating something as unimportant
Example
His unfair dismissal led to a lawsuit against the company.
彼の不当な解雇は、会社に対する訴訟を引き起こしました。
B2 noun ˈæsɛt

asset

資産
Meaning
A useful or valuable thing, person, or quality.
Example
Real estate is one of the most valuable assets.
不動産は最も価値のある資産の1つです。
B2 adjective /ʌnˈfeɪv(ə)rəbəl/

unfavorable

不利な
Meaning
not beneficial or advantageous; showing disapproval or opposition
Example
The proposal received an unfavorable response from the committee.
その提案は委員会から不利な反応を受けました。
B2 noun /sfɪər/

sphere

球体
Meaning
a round, three-dimensional shape that is perfectly symmetrical around its center; an area of activity or knowledge
Example
The Earth is almost a perfect sphere.
地球はほぼ完璧な球体です。
B2 adjective /ˈfɛdərəl/

federal

フェデラル
Meaning
Relating to the central government of a federation.
Example
The federal government passed a new law on healthcare.
連邦政府は医療制度に関する新しい法律を通過させました。
B2 adjective /ˌdɪsədˈvæntɪdʒd/

disadvantaged

恵まれない
Meaning
Lacking the basic resources or conditions needed for a good standard of living or equal opportunities.
Example
The program provides support to disadvantaged children.
そのプログラムは恵まれない子供たちに支援を提供しています。
B2 adjective /ˈsɪnɪstər/

sinister

不吉な
Meaning
Giving the impression that something harmful or evil is happening or will happen.
Example
The abandoned house had a sinister atmosphere.
その廃屋には不吉な雰囲気が漂っていた。
B2 noun /ɪnˈfek.ʃən/

Infection

感染
Meaning
the process of infecting or the state of being infected; a disease caused by germs
Example
The doctor prescribed antibiotics to treat the bacterial infection in her throat.
医師は彼女の喉の細菌感染を治療するために抗生物質を処方しました。