B1 noun /ˈbɜː.nɪŋ/

burning

燃焼

Meaning

The process of combustion of inflammable materials producing heat and light and (typically) smoke.

Example

Burning garbage exacerbates air pollution.

ゴミを燃やすことは大気汚染を悪化させます。

B1 adverb /pəˈlaɪt.li/

Politely

丁寧に;

Meaning

in a respectful and considerate manner; courteously; with good manners

Example

She politely declined the invitation because she had other commitments.

彼女は他の約束があったので、丁寧に招待を断った。

B1 noun /dɪˈstrʌk.ʃən/

Destruction

破壊; 破壊;

Meaning

the action or process of causing damage to something so that it no longer exists

Example

The earthquake caused widespread destruction throughout the entire city.

地震は都市全体に広範囲な破壊を引き起こしました。

B1 adjective /strɪkt/

Strict

厳格; 規則に厳密に従うことを求める

Meaning

demanding exact conformity to rules; severe; rigorous

Example

The teacher is very strict about homework deadlines.

教師は宿題の締め切りに非常に厳格です。

B1 verb /əˈmeɪz/

amaze

驚かせる

Meaning

to fill someone with great surprise or wonder

Example

The magician’s final trick amazed the audience.

魔術師の最後のトリックは観客を驚かせた。

B1 noun /dʌst/

dust

ほこり

Meaning

Fine particles of matter.

Example

Road dust is a major pollutant in urban areas.

道路のほこりは都市部で主要な汚染物質です。

B1 noun /kənˌɡrætʃəˈleɪʃən/

congratulation

祝賀

Meaning

an expression of praise or joy for someone’s achievement or good fortune

Example

She sent a congratulation to her friend on winning the award.

彼女は受賞した友人に祝賀を送った。

B1 noun ɡlæns

glance

一瞥

Meaning

A quick or brief look.

Example

He glanced at the river and felt calm.

彼は川をちらっと見て、落ち着いた気分になった。

B1 noun /kəʊst/

Coast

海岸

Meaning

the part of the land near the sea; the edge of the land

Example

We drove along the coast to enjoy the view.

私たちは海岸沿いに車を走らせ、景色を楽しみました。

B1 verb /siːl/

seal

封印する、閉じる

Meaning

to close or secure something tightly or officially confirm something

Example

He sealed the envelope before sending the letter.

彼は手紙を送る前に封筒をシールしました。

B1 noun /ˈkɪlər/

killer

殺人者

Meaning

A person or thing that kills.

Example

The police caught the killer last night.

警察は昨晩殺人者を捕まえた。

B1 noun /ˈsæm.ən/

salmon

サーモン

Meaning

A large fish with pink flesh, often eaten as food.

Example

They served grilled salmon for dinner.

彼らは夕食にグリルしたサーモンを出しました。

B1 noun rɪˈflɛkʃən

reflection

反射

Meaning

Serious thought or consideration about something.

Example

The reflection of the past filled his heart with sadness.

過去の反射が彼の心を悲しみに満たしました。

B1 noun ˈbæl.ənst daɪ.ət

balanced diet

バランスの取れた食事

Meaning

A diet consisting of the proper quantities and proportions of foods needed to maintain health or growth.

Example

A balanced diet is essential for maintaining good health.

バランスの取れた食事は健康維持に不可欠です。

B1 noun /əˈtrækʃən/

Attraction

アトラクション; 引力;

Meaning

the action or power of evoking interest or pleasure in something; a place that draws visitors

Example

The museum is the main attraction for tourists in this city.

この博物館はこの都市の観光客の主なアトラクションです。

B1 noun /ˈlɛktʃərər/

lecturer

講師

Meaning

a person who gives lectures, especially at a college or university

Example

The lecturer explained the theory with clear examples.

講師は分かりやすい例で理論を説明した。

B1 noun /tæŋk/

Tank

戦車

Meaning

a heavily armored fighting vehicle moving on a continuous track

Example

The tank rolled through the battlefield with powerful armor.

戦車は強力な装甲を備えて戦場を進んだ。

B1 adjective /ˈvɪz.ə.bəl/

Visible

視覚的な; 明らか; 目立つ

Meaning

able to be seen; noticeable; apparent

Example

The mountain peak was clearly visible from our hotel room.

山の頂はホテルの部屋からはっきりと見えました。

B1 adjective /kənˈsɪdərəbl/

considerable

かなりの

Meaning

large in amount, size, or importance

Example

The project required a considerable amount of time and money.

そのプロジェクトはかなりの時間とお金を必要としました。

B1 adjective /ɪnˈɡeɪdʒd/

Engaged

忙しい; 関与している; 婚約している

Meaning

busy; occupied; involved in activity; betrothed

Example

He is engaged in important research work.

彼は重要な研究作業に忙しい。

B1 noun /ˈkæmpəs/

campus

キャンパス

Meaning

The grounds and buildings of a university, college, or school.

Example

The university campus is filled with students during the fall semester.

大学のキャンパスは秋学期中に学生でいっぱいです。

B1 noun /bɪˈliːf/

Belief

信念; 信頼

Meaning

confidence in the truth or existence of something; trust or faith

Example

His belief in justice never wavered.

彼の正義への信念は決して揺るがなかった。

B1 noun /əˈpruː.vəl/

approval

承認

Meaning

official permission or agreement for something

Example

The project received government approval.

そのプロジェクトは政府の承認を得た。

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。

B1 adjective /ˈtrɪki/

Tricky

難しい; 狡猾な; 騙すような

Meaning

requiring skill or careful handling; difficult to deal with

Example

This math problem is quite tricky to solve.

この数学の問題はかなり解くのが難しい。

B1 noun /ˈkæt.ər.pɪl.ər/

Caterpillar

毛虫

Meaning

the larva of a butterfly or moth that feeds on plants

Example

The caterpillar ate all the leaves on the plant.

毛虫は植物の葉をすべて食べました。

B1 adjective /ˈsɪniər/

senior

シニア

Meaning

having a higher rank or status; older or more experienced

Example

He is the senior manager in the department.

彼は部門のシニアマネージャーです。

B1 adjective /ʌnˈnesəseri/

Unnecessary

不必要な; 無駄な

Meaning

not needed; not required; pointless

Example

The meeting was unnecessary since all decisions were already made.

その会議は必要ありませんでした、すべての決定はすでに下されていました。

B1 noun ˈkraɪsɪs

crisis

危機

Meaning

A time of intense difficulty, trouble, or danger.

Example

The financial crisis affected global markets.

金融危機は世界の市場に影響を与えた。

B1 verb /dɪˈvɛləpɪŋ/

developing

開発

Meaning

the process of growing, improving, or becoming more advanced

Example

She is developing new skills in programming.

彼女はプログラミングで新しいスキルを開発しています。

B1 noun /məˈskiː.toʊ/

Mosquito

蚊

Meaning

a small flying insect that bites people and animals to feed on their blood

Example

The mosquito bit me on the arm last night.

昨晩、蚊が私の腕を刺しました。

B1 adjective /ˈsɪvəl/

civil

市民の

Meaning

Relating to ordinary citizens and their concerns, or being polite and courteous.

Example

They settled the matter through civil discussion.

彼らは市民的な議論を通じて問題を解決しました。

B1 noun /ɪkˈsten.ʃən/

Extension

延長; 拡張

Meaning

the action of extending something; additional time or space

Example

The professor granted an extension for the assignment deadline.

教授は課題の締め切りに対して延長を許可しました。

B1 noun ˈliː.də.ʃɪp

leadership

リーダーシップ

Meaning

The action of leading a group of people or an organization.

Example

Leadership is crucial for institutional success.

リーダーシップは組織の成功にとって重要です。

B1 noun /ˈpɑːrləmənt/

parliament

議会

Meaning

the highest legislative body in a country

Example

The bill was passed in parliament after a long debate.

その法案は議会で長時間の議論の後に通過しました。

B1 noun /ˈlaɪf.staɪl/

lifestyle

ライフスタイル

Meaning

The way in which a person or group lives, including habits, attitudes, and possessions.

Example

A healthy lifestyle includes regular exercise and a balanced diet.

健康的なライフスタイルには、定期的な運動とバランスの取れた食事が含まれます。

B1 noun /tæks/

tax

税金

Meaning

a compulsory contribution to state revenue, typically levied on income or sales

Example

The government increased the tax rate on luxury goods.

政府は贅沢品に対する税率を引き上げました。

B1 verb səˈpɔːrtɪŋ

supporting

支援する

Meaning

Giving assistance to; helping to bear the weight of something.

Example

Supporting education initiatives helps reduce child labour.

教育の取り組みを支援することは、児童労働を減らすのに役立ちます。

B1 adjective /ˈɪnəsənt/

Innocent

無実の; 純粋な; 無害な

Meaning

free from guilt or sin; pure; harmless; naive

Example

The innocent child had no idea that her parents were planning a surprise party.

その無実の子供は、両親がサプライズパーティーを計画していることを知りませんでした。

B1 noun /dɪˈlaɪt/

Delight

喜び; 楽しみ

Meaning

a feeling of happiness or pleasure; something that gives great pleasure

Example

The children's laughter filled her heart with pure delight.

子供たちの笑い声は彼女の心を純粋な喜びで満たしました。

B1 verb /floʊt/

float

浮かぶ

Meaning

to rest or move on the surface of a liquid or in the air without sinking

Example

The boat began to float gently down the river.

ボートは静かに川を下って浮かび始めました。

B1 noun /ˈlɪk.wɪd/

Liquid

液体

Meaning

a substance that flows freely but is of constant volume, having a consistency like that of water or oil

Example

Water is a liquid at room temperature.

水は常温で液体です。

B1 noun /pɒnd/

Pond

池

Meaning

a small body of still water formed naturally or by artificial means

Example

The children fed the ducks at the pond in the park.

子供たちは公園の池でアヒルに餌をあげました。

B1 verb /əˈsuːm/

assume

仮定する

Meaning

to think that something is true without proof

Example

I assume he will be late to the meeting.

私は彼が会議に遅れると仮定しています。

B1 verb /rɪˈtɜrnɪŋ/

returning

戻る

Meaning

Coming or going back to a place or person.

Example

The group is returning to the port on December 25th.

グループは12月25日に港に戻ります。

B1 noun /raɪs ˈkʊkər/

Rice cooker

電気炊飯器

Meaning

an electric appliance designed to cook rice automatically

Example

The rice cooker automatically switches off when the rice is perfectly cooked.

ライスクッカーはご飯が完璧に炊けると自動でオフになります。

B1 adverb /səˈpraɪzɪŋli/

surprisingly

驚くべきことに

Meaning

in a way that causes surprise or amazement

Example

Surprisingly, she finished the entire project in just one day.

驚くべきことに、彼女は1日でプロジェクト全体を終わらせました。

B1 noun /ˈhɛlθˌkɛər/

health-care

幸せ

Meaning

the organized provision of medical services to maintain or improve health

Example

Access to quality health-care is essential for every citizen.

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。

B1 verb /dɪˈvaɪd/

divide

分ける

Meaning

to separate into parts; to split or break apart

Example

Please divide the cake into eight pieces.

ケーキを8つに分けてください。

B1 noun /ˈkɪləɡræm/

kilogram

キログラム

Meaning

the base unit of mass in the metric system equal to 1,000 grams

Example

The bag of rice weighs five kilograms.

その米袋は五キログラムあります。

B1 noun /tuːn/

Tune

メロディー; 音楽作品; 音程

Meaning

a melody or musical composition; correct musical pitch

Example

She hummed a beautiful tune while working in the garden.

彼女は庭で働きながら、美しいメロディーを口ずさんでいた。

B1 adverb /ˈpraʊdli/

proudly

誇らしげに

Meaning

in a way that shows pride or satisfaction; with a sense of honor or achievement

Example

She proudly displayed her achievements to her family.

彼女は誇らしげに家族に自分の成果を見せた。

B1 noun /neɪl/

Nail

釘

Meaning

a small metal spike with a broadened flat head; part of finger or toe

Example

He hammered the nail into the wooden board.

彼は木の板に釘を打ち込んだ。

B1 noun /kɑːrt/

Cart

カート

Meaning

a wheeled vehicle for carrying goods; a shopping cart

Example

The farmer loaded hay onto his cart.

農夫は干し草をカートに載せました。

B1 noun ˈtʊə.nə.mənt

tournament

トーナメント

Meaning

A series of contests between a number of competitors, competing for an overall prize.

Example

The tournament showcased exceptional talent.

トーナメントは卓越した才能を示しました。

B1 noun /ɪnˈɡriːdiənt/

ingredient

材料

Meaning

A component part or element of something, especially in a recipe.

Example

Flour is a key ingredient in baking bread.

小麦粉はパン作りにおける重要な材料です。

B1 noun /ˈlaɪtɪŋ/

lighting

照明

Meaning

the arrangement or use of light in a place; the act of providing light

Example

The lighting in the restaurant created a warm and cozy atmosphere.

レストランの照明は、暖かく快適な雰囲気を作り出しました。

B1 noun /ɡɪlt/

Guilt

罪悪感

Meaning

a feeling of having committed wrong or failed in an obligation; responsibility for wrongdoing

Example

She felt overwhelming guilt after forgetting her mother's birthday.

母親の誕生日を忘れた後、彼女は圧倒的な罪悪感を感じました。

B1 verb /braʊz/

browse

ブラウズする

Meaning

To look at or skim through casually, especially online or in a store

Example

She likes to browse books in the library.

彼女は図書館で本をブラウズするのが好きです。

B1 adjective /ˈmʌl.tɪ.pl̩/

Multiple

複数の; 多様な; 異なる

Meaning

having many parts, elements, or members; numerous

Example

She suffered multiple injuries in the accident.

彼女は事故で複数の怪我をしました。

B1 adjective /ʌnˈeɪ.bəl/

Unable

できない

Meaning

lacking the power, skill, or means to do something

Example

He was unable to attend the meeting.

彼は会議に出席できませんでした。

B1 noun ˈtʃɑː.dʒɪŋ

charging

充電

Meaning

The process of supplying electrical energy to recharge a battery or power source.

Example

Electric vehicle charging stations are increasing in cities.

電気自動車の充電ステーションは都市で増えています。

B1 adjective /ˈbælənst/

balanced

バランスの取れた

Meaning

keeping or showing a sensible and fair view or position; evenly arranged

Example

A balanced diet is essential for good health.

健康のためにはバランスの取れた食事が重要です。

B1 adjective /ˈwɜːrldwaɪd/

worldwide

世界的

Meaning

extending or reaching throughout the whole world

Example

The company has achieved worldwide recognition for its products.

その会社は製品のために世界的な認知を得ました。

B1 noun /ˈbʌb.əl/

bubble

泡

Meaning

a thin sphere of liquid enclosing air or gas; a temporary state of inflated value or excitement

Example

The children chased the bubbles in the air.

子供たちは空中の泡を追いかけました。

B1 verb /əˈlɑːrm/

alarm

驚かせる

Meaning

to warn of danger; to frighten or disturb

Example

The loud noise alarmed the residents.

大きな音が住民を驚かせた。

B1 adverb /ɪˈfɛktɪvli/

effectively

効果的に

Meaning

in a way that produces the desired result; efficiently and successfully

Example

The team worked together effectively to finish the project on time.

チームはプロジェクトを時間通りに終わらせるために効果的に一緒に働きました。

B1 noun /ˈbæŋkər/

banker

銀行家

Meaning

a person who works in or manages a bank

Example

The banker approved the loan after reviewing the documents.

銀行家は書類を確認した後、ローンを承認しました。

B1 adverb /ˈkeərləsli/

carelessly

不注意に

Meaning

without care or attention; in a negligent or reckless manner

Example

He carelessly left the door unlocked.

彼は不注意にドアの鍵をかけ忘れた。

B1 noun /broʊˈʃʊr/

brochure

パンフレット

Meaning

a small booklet or pamphlet containing information or advertising

Example

The travel agent gave us a brochure about the holiday package.

旅行代理店は休暇パッケージについてのパンフレットをくれました。

B1 noun /ˈkwɔː.tər/

Quarter

四分の一

Meaning

one of four equal parts of something; a period of three months

Example

The company reported strong profits in the first quarter of the year.

その会社は今年の最初の四半期に強い利益を報告しました。

B1 adjective ɪˈfɪʃ.ənt

efficient

効率的

Meaning

Working in a well-organized way; competent and effective in performance.

Example

Efficient farming methods improve yields.

効率的な農業方法が収穫量を増加させる。

B1 adjective /roʊˈmæn.tɪk/

Romantic

ロマンチック

Meaning

relating to love; idealistic; dreamy

Example

They enjoyed a romantic dinner by candlelight.

彼らはろうそくの光でロマンチックなディナーを楽しんでいました。

B1 adjective /kəmˈpetətɪv/

competitive

競争的

Meaning

relating to or characterized by competition; having a strong desire to win or be more successful

Example

She has a competitive spirit that drives her to excel.

彼女は競争心にあふれ、それが彼女を卓越に向かわせる。

B1 noun /ˈklaɪ.mət/

climate

気候

Meaning

The weather conditions prevailing in an area in general.

Example

Climate change impacts all regions globally.

気候変動は世界中のすべての地域に影響を与えます。

B1 verb /ˈkrɪtɪsaɪz/

criticize

批判する

Meaning

to express disapproval or find fault with someone or something

Example

The teacher criticized the student's poor handwriting.

教師は学生のひどい手書きに批判を加えました。

B1 adjective /ˈwaɪə.ləs/

Wireless

ワイヤレス; ケーブルなし

Meaning

operating without wires; using radio waves for communication

Example

My wireless headphones provide excellent sound quality without any cables.

私のワイヤレスヘッドフォンはケーブルなしで素晴らしい音質を提供します。

B1 verb /ɪnˈvɛs.tɪ.ɡeɪt/

investigate

調査する

Meaning

to carry out a systematic inquiry to discover facts or information

Example

The police will investigate the incident thoroughly.

警察は事件を徹底的に調査するでしょう。

B1 noun /dʒiːp/

jeep

ジープ

Meaning

a sturdy motor vehicle designed for rough terrain; a small military or civilian off-road vehicle

Example

The jeep climbed the rocky hill without difficulty.

ジープは簡単に岩だらけの丘を登った。

B1 noun /dʒʌdʒ/

Judge

裁判官; 審判

Meaning

a public official appointed to decide cases in a law court; a person who decides the results of a competition

Example

The judge carefully reviewed all the evidence before making a decision.

裁判官は決定を下す前にすべての証拠を慎重に検討しました。

B1 verb /əˈdæpt/

adapt

適応する

Meaning

to adjust or change something to suit new conditions or situations

Example

He quickly adapted to the new environment.

彼はすぐに新しい環境に適応しました。

B1 noun /ədˈmɪʃ.ən/

Admission

入学; 受け入れ

Meaning

the process of entering or being allowed to enter a school or organization; accepting that something is true

Example

She gained admission to Harvard University.

彼女はハーバード大学に入学許可を得ました。

B1 noun /ɪˈfɛk.tɪv kəˌmjuː.nɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/

effective communication

効果的なコミュニケーション

Meaning

Clear and meaningful exchange of information that achieves its intended purpose.

Example

Effective communication is key to strong relationships.

効果的なコミュニケーションは強い関係を築く鍵です。

B1 adjective /ˈæn.ju.əl/

annual

年次

Meaning

happening once every year

Example

The company holds an annual meeting for all its shareholders.

会社は毎年、すべての株主のために年次総会を開催します。

B1 noun /ˈprəʊɡræmɪŋ/

programming

プログラミング

Meaning

the process of designing and writing computer programs

Example

He has been learning programming for several months now.

彼は数ヶ月間プログラミングを学んでいます。

B1 noun /ˈdʒɛntəlmən/

gentleman

紳士

Meaning

a man who is polite, courteous, and honorable

Example

He opened the door for her like a true gentleman.

彼は本物の紳士のように彼女のためにドアを開けた。

B1 adverb /ˈsekəndli/

secondly

次に

Meaning

Used to introduce the second point in a list of arguments or ideas.

Example

Firstly, we need funding; secondly, we need a strong team.

まず、資金が必要です；次に、強力なチームが必要です。

B1 noun /kənˈsʌltənt/

consultant

コンサルタント

Meaning

A professional who provides expert advice in a particular area.

Example

The company hired a consultant to improve its marketing strategy.

会社はマーケティング戦略を改善するためにコンサルタントを雇いました。

B1 noun /ˈkɑn.træst/

Contrast

対比; 違い; 比較

Meaning

the state of being strikingly different from something else; comparison showing differences

Example

The contrast between city life and rural life is quite remarkable.

都市生活と農村生活の対比は非常に顕著です。

B1 adjective /ˈfluː.ənt/

Fluent

流暢; 熟練

Meaning

able to speak a language easily and accurately; flowing smoothly and gracefully

Example

She is fluent in three languages including English and French.

彼女は英語とフランス語を含む3つの言語に堪能です。

B1 adjective /ˈfɔːrmər/

former

元

Meaning

Having been previously in a particular role or position.

Example

He is a former president of the association.

彼はその協会の元会長です。

B1 noun /ˈsɪtɪzənʃɪp/

citizenship

市民権

Meaning

the status of being a recognized member of a state or country, with rights and duties

Example

He applied for American citizenship after living there for ten years.

彼はアメリカに10年間住んだ後、アメリカ市民権を申請しました。

B1 noun /ɛr pəˈluːʃən/

air pollution

大気汚染

Meaning

The presence of harmful or poisonous substances in the air, typically caused by industrial processes, vehicle emissions, or other human activities.

Example

Air pollution from factories led to the first environmental movement.

工場からの大気汚染が最初の環境運動を引き起こしました。

B1 noun /ˈmɛdəl/

medal

メダル

Meaning

a piece of metal given as an award for achievement

Example

She won a gold medal in the 100-meter race.

彼女は100メートル競走で金メダルを獲得しました。

B1 noun pɑːˈtɪs.ɪ.pənts

participants

参加者

Meaning

People who take part in something; those involved in an activity or event.

Example

Participants will enjoy breathtaking views.

参加者は息をのむような景色を楽しむでしょう。

B1 noun /ˈɑː.lɪv/

Olive

オリーブ

Meaning

a small oval fruit with a hard pit, typically green or black, used for eating or making oil

Example

Olive oil is considered one of the healthiest cooking oils available.

オリーブオイルは、最も健康的な料理用オイルの一つと見なされています。

B1 noun /ˌɪntərˈækʃən/

interaction

相互作用

Meaning

The process of people or things acting upon or influencing each other.

Example

The teacher encouraged more interaction between students.

教師は生徒間のさらなるインタラクションを促進しました。

B1 noun /ˈbaɪər/

buyer

買い手

Meaning

a person who makes a purchase

Example

The buyer inspected the car before making payment.

買い手は支払い前に車を検査しました。

B1 adjective /juːˈniːk/

Unique

ユニーク; 独特; 珍しい

Meaning

being the only one of its kind; unlike anything else

Example

Every snowflake is unique in its pattern.

すべての雪片はそのパターンでユニークです。

B1 noun /ˈɔː.θər/

Author

著者

Meaning

a person who writes books, articles, or other written work

Example

The author spent three years writing her bestselling novel.

その著者は、彼女のベストセラー小説を書くのに3年を費やしました。

B1 adverb /prɪˈsaɪs.li/

precisely

正確に

Meaning

In an exact and accurate manner, with attention to detail.

Example

The robotic arm performed the operation precisely.

ロボットアームは手術を正確に行いました。

B1 noun /ˈbeɪs.mənt/

Basement

地下室

Meaning

the lowest floor of a building, typically below ground level

Example

We store old furniture in the basement.

古い家具は地下室に保管されています。

B1 noun /ˈɡædʒ.ɪt/

gadget

装置

Meaning

A small mechanical or electronic device with a particular function, often novel or useful.

Example

He loves buying the latest kitchen gadgets.

彼は最新のキッチンガジェットを買うのが好きです。

B1 noun /ˈlaɪ.kɪŋ/

Liking

好み; 愛好; 傾向

Meaning

a feeling of regard or fondness; a preference or taste for something

Example

She has developed a liking for classical music.

彼女はクラシック音楽に対して好みを持つようになった。

B1 verb /kənˈsʌlt/

consult

相談する

Meaning

To seek advice or information from someone with expertise.

Example

You should consult a doctor before starting the treatment.

治療を始める前に、医師に相談するべきです。

B1 noun /twɪst/

Twist

回転; ねじれ; 曲がり;

Meaning

a turn, curve, or bend; an unexpected development; a dance

Example

The story had an unexpected twist at the end.

話は最後に予期しない展開を迎えました。

B1 noun /lenz/

lens

レンズ

Meaning

a curved piece of glass or plastic that makes things look clearer or larger when you look through it

Example

He cleaned the camera lens before taking the picture.

彼は写真を撮る前にカメラのレンズをきれいにしました。

B1 verb /rɪˈɡɑːrd/

regard

考える

Meaning

to consider or think of in a particular way; to look at

Example

She regards him as her best friend.

彼女は彼を親友として考えている。

B1 noun ˈkæn.dɪ.deɪts

candidates

候補者

Meaning

A person who applies for a job or is nominated for election; someone being considered for a position.

Example

Candidates undergo a rigorous selection process.

候補者は厳格な選考プロセスを経ます。

B1 noun /ˈʃoʊldər/

Shoulder

肩

Meaning

the part of the body between the neck and the arm

Example

He carried the bag over his shoulder.

彼は肩にバッグを持って歩いた。

B1 adjective /ˌʌnˈɪntrəstɪŋ/

uninteresting

つまらない

Meaning

not holding attention or curiosity; boring

Example

The lecture was uninteresting and difficult to stay focused on.

その講義はつまらなく、集中するのが難しかった。

B1 adjective /ˌɔːtəˈmætɪk/

automatic

自動

Meaning

working by itself without direct human control

Example

This car has an automatic transmission.

この車には自動変速機があります。

出版する

Meaning

to print and distribute books, magazines, etc.; to make information available

Example

The author will publish her new novel next month.

著者は来月新しい小説を出版します。