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B2 noun /ˈbɛriəl/

burial

埋葬
Meaning
the act of placing a dead body into the ground.
Example
The burial ceremony took place in the afternoon.
埋葬の儀式は午後に行われた。
B2 adjective /dɪˈvoʊtɪd/

devoted

献身的
Meaning
Very loving, loyal, or dedicated.
Example
She is a devoted mother who always puts her children first.
彼女は常に子供たちを最優先にする献身的な母親です。
B2 noun /ˈsæb.ə.tɑːʒ/

Sabotage

サボタージュ
Meaning
deliberate destruction of equipment or disruption of activities
Example
The factory was shut down due to an act of sabotage.
工場は破壊行為のために閉鎖されました。
B2 adjective ɪkˈsep.ʃən.əl

exceptional

卓越した
Meaning
Unusually good; outstanding; forming an exception; not typical.
Example
Exceptional talent drives innovation.
卓越した才能が革新を促進する。
B2 noun /ˈveɪ.kən.si/

Vacancy

空席; 空きポジションまたは部屋
Meaning
an unoccupied position or job; an empty space or room
Example
There is a vacancy for a software engineer in our company.
私たちの会社にはソフトウェアエンジニアの空席があります。
B2 adjective /əˈnɒn.ɪ.məs/

Anonymous

匿名の; 名前のない
Meaning
having an unknown name or identity; nameless
Example
The author published the book under an anonymous pseudonym.
著者は匿名のペンネームでその本を出版した。
B2 noun /ˈkɒmjʊnɪst/

communist

Meaning
a person who supports or believes in the principles of communism
Example
The communist ideology aims for a classless society.
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。
B2 adjective ˌiːkəˈlɒdʒɪkəl

ecological

エコロジカル
Meaning
Relating to ecology or the environment.
Example
Deforestation threatens the ecological balance of the planet.
森林伐採は地球の生態学的バランスを脅かしています。
B2 verb /ˈsɜːrkjəˌleɪt/

circulate

循環する, 動く
Meaning
to move continuously or freely through a closed system or area
Example
Air circulated freely in the open hall.
空気は開かれたホールで自由に循環していました。
B2 noun pɛsts

pests

害虫, 害を及ぼす動物
Meaning
Harmful or troublesome creatures, especially insects or small animals that damage crops, food, or living spaces.
Example
Pests can damage crops and cause diseases.
害虫は作物を損傷し、病気を引き起こす可能性があります。
B2 adjective /ˈtɒlərənt/

tolerant

寛容
Meaning
Showing willingness to allow the existence of opinions or behaviors that one dislikes or disagrees with.
Example
He is very tolerant of other people's beliefs.
彼は他の人々の信念にとても寛容です。
B2 noun /ˈraɪdər/

rider

ライダー
Meaning
A person who rides a horse, bicycle, motorcycle, or other vehicle.
Example
The rider fell off the horse.
ライダーは馬から落ちました。
B2 noun /ˈrækɪt/

racket

ラケット / 騒音
Meaning
A piece of equipment used to hit the ball in sports like tennis or badminton; also a loud noise or an illegal scheme.
Example
He bought a new tennis racket for the match.
彼は試合のために新しいテニスラケットを買った。
B2 noun ˈprɑː.sest fuːdz

processed foods

加工食品
Meaning
Foods that have been altered from their natural state through various methods such as canning, freezing, refrigeration, dehydration and aseptic processing.
Example
Excessive consumption of processed foods leads to health issues.
加工食品の過剰摂取は健康問題を引き起こします。
B2 noun, verb /steɪk/

stake

株式, リスク
Meaning
A share or interest in a business or venture; to risk or support something of value.
Example
He has a major stake in the new company.
彼は新しい会社に大きな利害関係を持っています。
B2 noun /ɪnˈtɛnt/

intent

意図
Meaning
the purpose or reason behind an action; a strong determination to do something
Example
Her intent was to improve the quality of education in the community.
彼女の意図はコミュニティの教育の質を向上させることでした。
B2 noun /ˈproʊtəˌtaɪp/

prototype

プロトタイプ
Meaning
The first model or version of something, used as a sample for testing or improvement.
Example
The company built a prototype of the new smartphone before mass production.
会社は大量生産の前に新しいスマートフォンのプロトタイプを作成しました。
B2 adjective /dɪˈzæs.trəs/

Disastrous

壊滅的な
Meaning
extremely bad or unsuccessful; causing great damage
Example
The hurricane had disastrous effects on the city.
ハリケーンは街に壊滅的な影響を与えました。
B2 noun /ˈtiːmmeɪt/

teammate

チームメイト
Meaning
a member of the same team
Example
He congratulated his teammate after scoring the goal.
彼はゴールを決めた後、チームメイトにお祝いを言いました。
B2 adjective /dɪˈskriːt/

discreet

慎重な
Meaning
careful and prudent in one's speech or actions, especially to keep something confidential or avoid embarrassment
Example
She was discreet about the details of their conversation.
彼女は彼らの会話の詳細について慎重でした。
B2 adjective /rɪˈsɔːrsfəl/

resourceful

Meaning
Having the ability to find quick and clever ways to overcome difficulties.
Example
She is very resourceful when it comes to solving unexpected problems.
B2 noun /ˌklæsɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

classification

分類
Meaning
the action or process of classifying something into groups based on shared characteristics.
Example
The classification of animals helps in understanding their biology.
動物の分類は、彼らの生物学を理解するのに役立ちます。
B2 noun /ˌæk.wɪˈzɪʃ.ən/

Acquisition

獲得, 取得
Meaning
An asset or object bought or obtained, typically by a library or museum.
Example
The company's acquisition strategy boosted growth.
会社の獲得戦略は成長を促進しました。
B2 noun /ˈkwɔːtərˌbæk/

quarterback

クォーターバック
Meaning
the player who directs a team’s offense in American football
Example
The quarterback threw a perfect pass.
クォーターバックは完璧なパスを投げました。
B2 noun /ˈtruːθ.fəl.nəs/

Truthfulness

正直
Meaning
the quality of being truthful; honesty and accuracy in what one says or does
Example
Her truthfulness in the investigation helped solve the case quickly.
調査における彼女の正直さが、事件を迅速に解決するのに役立ちました。
B2 verb /kənˈsiːd/

concede

Meaning
to admit something is true or valid, often reluctantly
Example
She finally conceded that she was wrong.
B2 noun ədˈvɑːns.mənt

advancement

進歩
Meaning
The process of promoting or moving forward; development or improvement in a particular area.
Example
Technological advancement shapes the future.
技術的進歩は未来を形作る。
B2 adjective məˈriːn

marine

海の
Meaning
Of, relating to, or characteristic of the sea; living or growing in the sea.
Example
Marine ecosystems are highly sensitive to human activity.
海洋生態系は人間の活動に非常に敏感です。
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。
B2 noun ˌkætəˈstrɒfɪk ɪˈvents

catastrophic events

壊滅的な出来事
Meaning
Extremely destructive or damaging events that cause widespread devastation.
Example
Cyclones are catastrophic events in Bangladesh.
サイクロンはバングラデシュで壊滅的な出来事です。
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 noun /ˈmæstərpiːs/

Masterpiece

傑作
Meaning
A work of outstanding artistry, skill, or workmanship
Example
The Mona Lisa is considered one of the greatest masterpieces of all time.
モナリザは、すべての時代で最も偉大な傑作の1つと見なされています。
B2 noun /kʌlt/

cult

カルト
Meaning
a system of religious veneration and devotion directed toward a particular figure or object
Example
The cult followed their leader with great devotion.
カルトは彼らの指導者に大きな献身をもって従った。
B2 noun, verb /rɪər/

rear

後ろ / 育てる
Meaning
the back part of something; to bring up or raise children or animals
Example
The mother cat reared her kittens in a quiet corner.
母猫は静かな隅で子猫たちを育てました。
B2 adverb /ˈprez.ənt.li/

Presently

現在; すぐに; しばらくして
Meaning
at the present time; soon; in a little while
Example
The doctor will see you presently.
医者はすぐにあなたを診ます。
B2 noun /ˈɔr.fən/

Orphan

孤児
Meaning
a child whose parents are dead; someone without protective support
Example
The orphan was adopted by a loving family.
その孤児は愛情深い家族に養子として迎えられました。
B2 adjective /prɪˈdɒmɪnənt/

predominant

優勢な
Meaning
Having superior strength, influence, or authority; most common or noticeable.
Example
The predominant color in the painting is blue.
絵画の中で優勢な色は青です。
B2 noun /əˈvɔɪdəns/

avoidance

回避
Meaning
the act of staying away from something; deliberate prevention of contact or confrontation
Example
Avoidance of difficult conversations can create bigger problems later.
難しい会話を回避すると、後でより大きな問題を生むことがある。
B2 verb /fraʊn/

frown

眉をひそめる
Meaning
to wrinkle one's brow in displeasure or concentration
Example
She frowned when she heard the bad news.
彼女は悪いニュースを聞いて、眉をひそめた。
B2 noun /ˈkætəlɔːɡ/

catalog

カタログ
Meaning
a complete list of items, typically arranged systematically
Example
The library provides an online catalog of all available books.
図書館はすべての利用可能な本のオンラインカタログを提供しています。
B2 adverb /ˈskɪl.fəl.i/

Skilfully/US: Skillfully

巧みに
Meaning
in a way that shows ability and training; expertly
Example
She skilfully painted the portrait in just two hours.
彼女は二時間で巧みに肖像を描いた。
B2 noun breɪn ˈtreɪ.nɪŋ

brain-training

脳のトレーニング
Meaning
Mental exercises designed to improve cognitive functions, memory retention, and overall brain performance.
Example
Regular brain-training can improve memory retention.
定期的な脳トレーニングは記憶力を向上させることができます。
B2 verb /həˈræs/

harass

嫌がらせ
Meaning
to persistently annoy or torment someone
Example
The employees complained that their boss harassed them.
従業員は上司が彼らを嫌がらせたと不満を言った
B2 adjective /ˈkwestʃənəbl/

Questionable

疑わしい
Meaning
doubtful; dubious; suspicious; open to doubt or suspicion
Example
His questionable business practices led to an investigation.
彼の疑わしいビジネス慣行は調査を引き起こしました。
B2 noun /əbˈsɛʃən/

obsession

執着
Meaning
An idea, thought, or concern that continually preoccupies or intrudes on a person's mind.
Example
His obsession with success drove him to work day and night.
成功への執着が彼を昼夜働かせた。
B2 noun /ˈbɒdiɡɑːrd/

bodyguard

ボディガード
Meaning
a person employed to protect someone from harm
Example
The celebrity arrived with her bodyguard.
その有名人はボディガードと一緒に到着した。
B2 adjective /ˈʌpˌraɪt/

Upright

正直で道徳的に正しい; 垂直または立っている位置
Meaning
honest and morally correct; vertical or erect in position
Example
She is known for being an upright and honest businesswoman.
彼女は正直で正しいビジネスウーマンとして知られています。
B2 adjective /ˈpæʃənət/

passionate

情熱的な
Meaning
showing or caused by strong feelings or a strong belief
Example
He is passionate about environmental conservation.
彼は環境保護に情熱を注いでいます。
B2 noun /ˈlaɪv.stɒk/

livestock

家畜
Meaning
farm animals such as cattle, sheep, and pigs that are kept for use or profit
Example
The farmer raised livestock to supply meat and milk for the market.
農家は市場のために肉と牛乳を供給するために家畜を育てていました。
B2 adjective /kəmˈpoʊzd/

composed

冷静
Meaning
calm and in control of oneself; made up of or formed from
Example
He remained composed even under pressure.
彼はプレッシャーの下で冷静さを保ちました。
B2 adverb /ˌiːkəˈnɒmɪkli/

economically

経済的に
Meaning
in a way that relates to economics or is efficient and not wasteful.
Example
The company is trying to operate more economically this year.
その会社は今年、より経済的に運営することを目指しています。
B2 adjective /ˈvɜː.tʃu.əl/

Virtual

バーチャル
Meaning
almost or nearly as described, but not completely or according to strict definition; existing in essence or effect, though not in fact
Example
The virtual meeting allowed participants from different countries to collaborate.
バーチャル会議は、さまざまな国からの参加者が協力することを可能にしました。
B2 verb /ɪˈvɑːlv/

evolve

Meaning
to develop gradually, especially into a more complex or advanced state
Example
Over time, the company evolved into a global brand.
B2 adjective /ɪmˈper.ə.tɪv/

imperative

命令形
Meaning
Of vital importance; crucial; giving or expressing a command.
Example
It is imperative to address the climate crisis immediately.
気候危機に直ちに対処することがインペラティブです。
B2 noun /ˈhoʊmlænd/

homeland

故郷
Meaning
a person's native country or region
Example
She returned to her homeland after ten years abroad.
彼女は10年間海外に住んだ後、故郷に帰国した。
B2 noun əˌkjuː.mjəˈleɪ.ʃən

accumulation

蓄積
Meaning
The gradual gathering or collecting of something over time.
Example
The accumulation of dust affects appliance efficiency.
ほこりの蓄積が家電の効率に影響を与える。
B2 noun /fliːt/

fleet

艦隊
Meaning
a group of ships, vehicles, or aircraft operating together under one command
Example
The navy deployed its entire fleet for the exercise.
海軍は演習のためにその全艦隊を展開した。
B2 adjective /lɪˈdʒɪt.ɪ.mət/

Legitimate

合法的な; 有効な; 本物の; 妥当な
Meaning
lawful; valid; genuine; reasonable
Example
He has a legitimate reason for being late.
彼には遅刻の正当な理由がある。
B2 adjective /ˈɪmpæktfʊl/

impactful

インパクトがある
Meaning
Having a major impact or effect; powerful and forceful.
Example
Her impactful speech moved the audience to take action.
彼女のインパクトのあるスピーチは、聴衆を行動に駆り立てた。
B2 noun /ˈflɒrɪst/

florist

花屋
Meaning
A person who sells and arranges flowers.
Example
We bought a bouquet from the local florist.
私たちは地元の花屋から花束を買いました。
B2 noun /rʌst/

Rust

Meaning
reddish-brown coating formed on iron or steel by oxidation; corrosion
Example
The old car was covered in rust after years of neglect.
古い車は何年も放置されていた後、サビで覆われていました。
B2 noun dɪˈplɔɪmənt

deployment

展開
Meaning
The action of bringing resources into effective action.
Example
The deployment of the new software was completed successfully.
新しいソフトウェアの展開は成功裏に完了しました。
B2 adjective /ˈsoʊbər/

Sober

冷静な; 真剣で思慮深い; 節度のある
Meaning
not affected by alcohol; serious and thoughtful; moderate
Example
He remained sober throughout the celebration.
彼は祝典全体を通して冷静を保っていた。
B2 noun /ˈɑːrm.pɪt/

Armpit

脇の下
Meaning
the hollow area under the arm where it joins the shoulder
Example
He applied deodorant to his armpit.
彼は脇の下にデオドラントを塗った。
B2 adjective /ˈlʌv.ə.bəl/

Lovable

愛されるべき; 愛らしい
Meaning
deserving of love; endearing; adorable
Example
The puppy was so lovable that everyone wanted to adopt it.
その子犬はとても愛らしく、皆が養子にしたがっていた。
B2 adverb ˌsɪməlˈteɪnɪəsli

simultaneously

同時に
Meaning
At the same time; occurring or existing at the same time.
Example
He worked on two projects simultaneously.
彼は二つのプロジェクトを同時に進めていました。
B2 adjective /kənˈdʒɛstɪd/

congested

渋滞
Meaning
Blocked up with too much traffic or crowding.
Example
The road was congested during rush hour.
ラッシュアワー中、道路は渋滞していました。
B2 noun /ˈsnoʊ.fɔːl/

Snowfall

雪降り
Meaning
the process of snow falling from the sky; the amount of snow that falls
Example
The heavy snowfall blocked all the roads yesterday.
昨日の大雪で全ての道路が閉鎖されました。
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 adjective /ʃɪər/

Sheer

完全な; 絶対的な; 透明な; 非常に急な
Meaning
complete; absolute; transparent; very steep
Example
It was sheer luck that we found the place.
それは私たちが場所を見つけた純粋な運だった。
B2 noun /ɪnˈkluːʒən/

inclusion

インクルージョン
Meaning
the action or state of including or being included within a group or structure
Example
Diversity and inclusion are key values in modern workplaces.
多様性とインクルージョンは現代の職場における重要な価値観です。
B2 verb /dɪˈzɒlv/

dissolve

Meaning
to melt or become liquid; to officially end or break up an agreement or organization
Example
The sugar will dissolve quickly in hot tea.
B2 adverb /ˈiːɡərli/

Eagerly

熱心に; 強い欲望を持って
Meaning
with keen interest or enthusiasm; with great desire
Example
The children eagerly waited for the holiday to begin.
子供たちは休暇が始まるのを熱心に待っていました。
B2 noun /ɪˈfɛktɪvnəs/

effectiveness

効果
Meaning
the degree to which something is successful in producing a desired result.
Example
The effectiveness of the new policy is still being evaluated.
新しい政策の効果はまだ評価中です。
B2 adjective /ˌpoʊstˈwɔːr/

post-war

戦後の
Meaning
relating to the period after a war has ended
Example
The country experienced rapid economic growth in the post-war years.
その国は戦後の時代に急速な経済成長を遂げた。
B2 noun /prɪˈdɪk.ʃən/

Prediction

予測
Meaning
a statement about what will happen in the future; a forecast
Example
The weather prediction says it will rain tomorrow.
天気予報は明日雨が降ると言っています。
B2 noun, adjective /ˈsoʊʃəlɪst/

socialist

社会主義者
Meaning
a person who advocates for socialism; relating to socialism
Example
He is a well-known socialist writer.
彼は有名な社会主義者の作家です。
B2 verb /ˌmɪsˈjuːz/

misuse

誤用
Meaning
To use something incorrectly or for the wrong purpose.
Example
Misusing social media profiles can harm relationships.
ソーシャルメディアのプロフィールを誤って使うと、人間関係に害を及ぼす可能性があります。
B2 noun /əbˈzɜːvər/

observer

観察者
Meaning
a person who watches or notices something
Example
The observer took notes during the meeting.
観察者は会議中にメモを取った。
B2 noun/verb /ˈbrækɪt/

bracket

金属ブラケット
Meaning
A support attached to a wall for holding something; also, to group things together.
Example
The shelf was held up by a strong metal bracket.
棚は強い金属製のブラケットで支えられていました。
B2 noun /træŋˈkwɪl.ɪ.ti/

tranquillity

静けさ
Meaning
the state of being calm, peaceful, and free from disturbance
Example
She enjoyed the tranquillity of the countryside after years in the city.
彼女は都市で何年も過ごした後、田舎の静けさを楽しんでいました。
B2 noun /roʊst/

Roast

ロースト肉
Meaning
Meat cooked by dry heat in an oven or over an open fire
Example
The Sunday roast was perfectly cooked and very tender.
日曜日のローストは完璧に調理され、とても柔らかかった。
B2 verb /ˈvaɪbreɪt/

vibrate

振動する
Meaning
To move or cause to move continuously and rapidly back and forth.
Example
The phone began to vibrate on the table.
電話がテーブルの上で振動し始めました。
B2 noun /ˈmæstəri/

Mastery

熟練; 精通;
Meaning
Great skill or expertise in a subject or activity
Example
His mastery of the violin impressed audiences around the world.
彼のヴァイオリンの腕前は世界中の観客を感動させました。
B2 adverb /ˈfɔːrməli/

formally

正式に
Meaning
in a formal or official manner; according to established rules or conventions
Example
The agreement was formally signed by both parties.
その合意は両当事者によって正式に署名された。
B2 noun /veɪl/

Veil

ベール; マスク; 花嫁のベール;
Meaning
a piece of fine material worn to protect or conceal the face; something that conceals or disguises
Example
The bride wore a beautiful white veil during the ceremony.
花嫁は式の間に美しい白いベールを着ていました。
B2 noun /ˈpɑː.tər/

Potter

陶芸家
Meaning
a person who makes pottery
Example
The potter shaped clay on the spinning wheel.
陶芸家は回転するろくろの上で粘土を形作った。
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 ɪnˈdɪdʒɪnəs

indigenous

先住民の
Meaning
Originating or occurring naturally in a particular place; native.
Example
Indigenous plants are well adapted to the local environment.
先住民の植物は地元の環境にうまく適応しています。
B2 noun /pænt/

Pant

パンツ
Meaning
a piece of clothing worn on the lower body covering each leg separately
Example
She bought a new pair of pants for the party.
彼女はパーティーのために新しいパンツを買った。
B2 noun /pænˈdɛmɪk/

pandemic

パンデミック
Meaning
An outbreak of a disease that occurs on a global scale.
Example
The COVID-19 pandemic changed the world dramatically.
COVID-19パンデミックは世界を劇的に変えました。
B2 noun, verb /ˌɪnkənˈviːniəns/

inconvenience

不便
Meaning
trouble or difficulty caused to someone; to cause trouble or difficulty to someone
Example
We apologize for any inconvenience caused by the delay.
遅延によって生じた不便についてお詫びします。
B2 verb /dɪˈtætʃ/

detach

分離する
Meaning
to separate or remove something from something else
Example
She detached the page from the notebook.
彼女はノートからページを切り離しました。
B2 adjective /ˈslʌɡ.ɪʃ/

Sluggish

遅い; 鈍い; 非活動的
Meaning
slow-moving; lacking energy or alertness; inactive
Example
The old computer became sluggish after running for hours.
古いコンピュータは数時間動かした後、遅くなった。
B2 adjective /ʌnˈsteɪbəl/

Unstable

不安定
Meaning
likely to change; not steady or secure; unsteady
Example
The unstable economy made people worried about their jobs.
不安定な経済は、人々を自分たちの仕事について心配させました。
B2 verb /ɪmˈpaʊər/

empower

Meaning
To give someone the power or authority to do something; to make someone stronger or more confident.
Example
Education can empower people to improve their lives.
B2 noun /ˈʃʌtəl/

shuttle

定期的に二地点間を往復する車両または乗り物
Meaning
a vehicle or craft that travels regularly between two places.
Example
The airport shuttle runs every 30 minutes.
空港シャトルは30分ごとに運行しています。
B2 verb /ˈɔːdɪt/

audit

監査する
Meaning
to examine and verify financial records or accounts officially
Example
The accountant will audit the company's books next month.
会計士は来月会社の帳簿を監査します。
B2 noun /kənˈdenst mɪlk/

Condensed milk

練乳
Meaning
milk from which water has been removed and sugar added, creating a thick, sweet product
Example
The recipe calls for a can of condensed milk to make the dessert extra creamy.
レシピにはデザートをよりクリーミーにするためにコンデンスミルク缶が必要です。
B2 adjective /ʌnˈɪndʒərd/

uninjured

無傷
Meaning
Without injury; not physically harmed.
Example
All the passengers were rescued uninjured.
すべての乗客は無傷で救助されました。
B2 adjective /ɪnˈtaɪtəld/

entitled

権利を持つ
Meaning
having the right to do or have something; feeling deserving of special treatment
Example
Employees are entitled to paid leave.
従業員は有給休暇を取得する権利があります。
B2 noun /treɪˈniː/

Trainee

研修生; 見習い
Meaning
a person undergoing training for a particular job or profession; a novice learner
Example
The medical trainee worked long hours to gain practical experience.
医学研修生は実務経験を積むために長時間働きました。
B2 adjective /ˈkæθəlɪk/

catholic

カトリック
Meaning
Including a wide variety; all-embracing; relating to the Roman Catholic Church.
Example
She has catholic tastes in music, enjoying everything from jazz to opera.
彼女は音楽にカトリックな趣味を持っており、ジャズからオペラまで何でも楽しんでいます。
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 noun/verb /ˈwɒf.əl/

waffle

ワッフル (食品), あいまいに話す
Meaning
as noun: a crisp cake with a pattern of deep squares; as verb: to speak or write vaguely without making a clear decision
Example
He kept waffling instead of making a decision.
彼は決定を下す代わりに、ずっと迷っていました。
B2 adjective /veɪɡ/

Vague

あいまい; 不確か
Meaning
unclear or uncertain in meaning; not clearly expressed
Example
His explanation was too vague for me to understand.
彼の説明は私にはあまりにもあいまいで、理解できませんでした。
B2 verb /reɪn/

reign

統治する
Meaning
to rule as a king or queen; to be dominant
Example
The queen reigned for over sixty years.
女王は60年以上統治していました。
B2 adjective /ʌnˈbaɪəst/

unbiased

偏見のない
Meaning
Not showing prejudice; impartial and fair.
Example
The report gave an unbiased view of the situation.
レポートは状況の偏りのない見解を示しました。
B2 noun /ˈdɛltə/

delta

デルタ
Meaning
A landform at the mouth of a river where it splits into several outlets.
Example
The Nile Delta is one of the most fertile regions in Egypt.
ナイル川デルタはエジプトで最も肥沃な地域の1つです。
B2 noun /ˌsɒl.ɪˈdær.ə.ti/

Solidarity

団結
Meaning
unity or agreement of feeling or action among individuals with a common interest
Example
The workers showed solidarity during the strike.
労働者はストライキの間、団結を示しました。
B2 noun ˈmɛn.təl ˈfoʊ.kəs

mental focus

精神的集中
Meaning
The ability to concentrate deeply on a specific task or thought; mental concentration and attention.
Example
Meditation improves mental focus and cognitive performance.
瞑想は精神的集中と認知能力の向上に役立ちます。
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 adjective /ˈnær.ə.tɪv/

Narrative

物語的な; 描写的な; 物語を語る
Meaning
relating to storytelling; descriptive; telling a story; recounting events
Example
The narrative structure of the novel was quite complex.
その小説の物語的な構造はかなり複雑でした。
B2 noun /ˈveɪ.pər/

Vapour

蒸気
Meaning
a substance in the form of a gas, especially when it has changed from a liquid or solid state
Example
Water vapour rose from the hot pavement after the rain.
雨の後、熱い舗道から水蒸気が立ち上ってきた。
B2 adjective /kənˈsek.jə.tɪv/

Consecutive

連続的な
Meaning
following each other in uninterrupted succession; sequential
Example
She won three consecutive matches in the tournament.
彼女はトーナメントで3回連続して試合に勝ちました。
B2 noun /tʃɔːr/

chore

家事
Meaning
A routine task, especially a household duty.
Example
Washing the dishes is my least favorite chore.
食器を洗うのは私の一番嫌いな家事です。
B2 noun /kəˈlɪʒ.ən/

Collision

衝突; ぶつかり合い
Meaning
an instance of one moving object hitting violently against another; a conflict of opposing ideas or interests
Example
The collision between two cars caused a major traffic jam.
二台の車の衝突で大きな渋滞が発生しました。
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 noun ˈkɛmɪkəl weɪst

chemical waste

化学廃棄物
Meaning
Waste material from industrial or laboratory processes that contains harmful chemicals.
Example
Chemical waste pollutes water bodies.
化学廃棄物は水域を汚染します。
B2 noun /ˈɡreɪv.jɑːrd/

Graveyard

墓地
Meaning
an area of land set aside for burial of the dead; a cemetery
Example
The old graveyard near the church dates back to the 18th century.
教会近くの古い墓地は18世紀にさかのぼります。