C2 noun /ˈbɜːrsər/

bursar

会計係

Meaning

An official in a school or college responsible for financial affairs.

Example

The bursar approved the budget for the new library.

会計係は新しい図書館の予算を承認しました。

B2 adjective ˌkɒm.prɪˈhen.sɪv

comprehensive

包括的

Meaning

Including or dealing with all or nearly all elements or aspects of something; complete and thorough.

Example

A comprehensive study enhances understanding.

包括的な研究は理解を深めます。

C2 adverb /ˈɪntʃmiːl/

inchmeal

少しずつ

Meaning

Gradually, little by little.

Example

The old castle fell inchmeal into ruin.

その古い城は少しずつ廃墟になった。

C1 verb /ˈnʌlɪfaɪ/

nullify

無効にする

Meaning

to make something legally invalid or ineffective

Example

The court decided to nullify the contract.

裁判所は契約を無効にすることを決定しました。

C1 adjective /ʌnˈkleɪmd/

Unclaimed

未請求; 未要求; 捨てられたまたは所有者なし

Meaning

not claimed by anyone; not demanded or requested; abandoned or ownerless

Example

The unclaimed luggage was stored in the airport's lost property department.

未請求の荷物は空港の遺失物係に保管されました。

C1 noun /səˈprɛʃən/

suppression

抑制

Meaning

the act of forcibly stopping something or holding back feelings or actions

Example

The suppression of free speech led to protests.

言論の自由の抑制は抗議を引き起こした。

B2 noun /ˈsɪləbəs/

syllabus

シラバス

Meaning

An outline or summary of topics to be covered in a course of study.

Example

The professor handed out the syllabus on the first day of class.

教授は初日にシラバスを配布しました。

B1 noun /ˈkɒnsɪkwənsɪz/

consequences

結果

Meaning

Results or effects of an action or condition.

Example

The consequences of ignoring safety protocols can be severe.

安全プロトコルを無視した結果、重大な事態が生じる可能性があります。

A2 noun /ˈdeɪ.tə/

Data

データ

Meaning

facts and statistics collected together for reference or analysis; information in digital form

Example

Scientists analyzed the data from thousands of experiments to reach their conclusion.

科学者たちは、何千もの実験から得られたデータを分析して、結論に達しました。

B1 verb /kəˈmɪt/

commit

Meaning

To carry out or perpetrate an act; to pledge or bind to a course of action.

Example

He committed a serious mistake in the report.

B2 noun /ˈpɑːtnəʃɪp/

partnership

パートナーシップ

Meaning

the state of being a partner or a group of partners

Example

Our partnership has helped both companies grow.

私たちのパートナーシップは、両社の成長に役立ちました。

B2 noun, verb, adjective /ræŋk/

rank

ランク

Meaning

A position in a hierarchy; to place in order according to importance or quality.

Example

She quickly rose to a senior rank in the company.

彼女は会社で素早く上級ランクに昇進しました。

C1 noun /ˈlɪrɪk/

lyric

歌詞

Meaning

the words of a song or a short poem that expresses personal feelings

Example

She memorized every lyric of her favorite song.

彼女はお気に入りの歌の歌詞をすべて覚えていました。

C1 verb /niːd/

knead

こねる

Meaning

to work dough or clay into a uniform mixture by pressing, folding, and stretching

Example

She kneads the dough until it becomes smooth.

彼女は生地を滑らかになるまでこねます。

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 verb /dɪˈraɪv/

derive

導き出す

Meaning

To obtain something from a source.

Example

Many English words derive from Latin.

多くの英語の単語はラテン語から導き出される。

C2 adjective /ʌnˈblʌʃɪŋ/

Unblushing

恥知らずな; 図々しい

Meaning

showing no shame or embarrassment; boldly shameless

Example

He told the unblushing lie without any hesitation.

彼はためらうことなく無恥な嘘をついた。

B2 noun draʊt

drought

干ばつ

Meaning

A prolonged period of abnormally low rainfall; a shortage of water.

Example

Drought impacts crop growth significantly.

干ばつは作物の成長に大きな影響を与えます。

C1 adjective /ˌaʊt ən ˈaʊt/

out-and-out

完全な

Meaning

complete; absolute; used to emphasize something extreme

Example

The speech was an out-and-out lie.

そのスピーチは完全な嘘だった。

B2 adjective /ˌsʌp.lɪˈmen.tər.i/

Supplementary

補足的な; 追加的な; 余分な

Meaning

completing or making an addition to something; additional; extra

Example

Students need to buy supplementary books for the course.

学生はコースのために補助教材を購入する必要があります。

A2 noun /ˈɒm.lət/

Omelet

オムレツ

Meaning

a dish made from beaten eggs cooked in a frying pan and often folded around a filling

Example

She made a cheese omelet for breakfast.

彼女は朝食にチーズオムレツを作った。

C1 noun /maɪm/

Mime

パントマイム; パントマイムの俳優

Meaning

A performer who acts without words, using only gestures and body movements

Example

The street mime entertained the crowd with his invisible box routine.

ストリートマイムは、見えない箱のルーチンで群衆を楽しませました。

C1 noun /ˈriːpər/

reaper

作物を刈り取り集める人または機械

Meaning

a person or machine that cuts and gathers crops

Example

The reaper moved slowly through the golden fields.

リーパーは金色の畑をゆっくりと進んでいきました。

B1 adjective /aɪˈdiːəl/

ideal

理想的な

Meaning

the best possible; perfect for a situation

Example

This place is ideal for a picnic.

この場所はピクニックに理想的です。

C1 adjective /ˈzɛsti/

zesty

スパイシー

Meaning

Having a strong, pleasant, and somewhat spicy flavor; full of energy and enthusiasm.

Example

The dish had a zesty flavor that everyone loved.

その料理は、みんなが好きなスパイシーな味がしました。

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。

A1 noun /ˈlaɪ.brər.i/

Library

図書館

Meaning

a building or room containing collections of books, periodicals, and sometimes films and recorded music for people to read, borrow, or refer to

Example

She goes to the library every weekend to study.

彼女は毎週末、勉強のために図書館に行きます。

A1 interjection /haɪ/

hi

ハイ

Meaning

a friendly greeting used when meeting someone

Example

Hi, it's nice to meet you!

ハイ、会えてうれしいです！

B1 adjective /dɪsˈɒnəst/

Dishonest

不正直な; 詐欺的な; ごまかしの

Meaning

not honest; fraudulent; deceitful

Example

The dishonest salesman tried to sell them a broken car.

その不正直な販売員は、壊れた車を売ろうとした。

B2 noun /ˈpælət/

palette

パレット

Meaning

a thin board or surface on which an artist sets and mixes colors; also a range of colors used in art or design

Example

The artist mixed vibrant shades on her palette before starting the painting.

アーティストは絵を描き始める前にパレットで鮮やかな色合いを混ぜました。

B2 noun, verb /rɪˈzɔːrt/

resort

リゾート / 最後の手段

Meaning

A place for rest or recreation; to turn to something for help or solution.

Example

They stayed at a beach resort during their vacation.

彼らは休暇中にビーチリゾートに滞在しました。

B1 noun /ˈvaɪtəmɪn/

vitamin

ビタミン

Meaning

a natural substance needed by the body to stay healthy

Example

Fruits and vegetables are rich sources of vitamins.

果物や野菜はビタミンの豊富な源です。

A2 noun /ˈwɒlɪt/

Wallet

財布

Meaning

a small folding case for carrying money, credit cards, and identification

Example

He pulled out his wallet to pay for the coffee.

彼はコーヒーを払うために財布を取り出しました。

C1 noun /ˈhiːdənɪst/

hedonist

快楽主義者

Meaning

A person who believes that the pursuit of pleasure is the most important thing in life.

Example

She was called a hedonist because she always prioritized enjoyment over duty.

彼女は常に義務よりも楽しみを優先していたため、快楽主義者と呼ばれました。

B2 adjective /kəʊˈɒpərətɪv/

cooperative

協力的

Meaning

willing to work or act together with others for a common purpose

Example

She was very cooperative during the interview process.

彼女は面接の過程で非常に協力的でした。

C1 adjective /ˌɛnɪɡˈmætɪk/

enigmatic

謎めいた

Meaning

mysterious and difficult to interpret or understand

Example

He gave me an enigmatic smile.

彼は私に謎めいた笑顔を見せた。

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 noun /ˈɡʌmp.ʃən/

gumption

勇気, 発起

Meaning

Courage, resourcefulness, or initiative.

Example

It takes real gumption to start your own business.

自分のビジネスを始めるためには、真の勇気が必要です。

B2 noun /ˈdeb.ɪt/

Debit

デビット; 借金; 引き落とし

Meaning

an entry recording an amount owed; money taken from a bank account

Example

The bank showed a debit of fifty dollars from my checking account.

銀行は私の当座預金口座から50ドルのデビットを表示しました。

C2 noun /ɛˌspriː də ˈkɔːr/

esprit de corps

チームスピリット

Meaning

A feeling of pride, fellowship, and loyalty shared by members of a group.

Example

The team's esprit de corps was evident in their cooperative effort.

チームのスピリットは、彼らの協力的な努力に明らかに現れていた。

C2 verb /kruːn/

croon

優しく低く穏やかな声で歌うまたは歌うこと

Meaning

to sing or hum in a soft, low, and gentle voice

Example

She crooned a lullaby to help the baby fall asleep.

彼女は赤ちゃんを寝かしつけるために子守唄を歌った。

C2 verb /ˈdʒɜːrnəlaɪz/

journalize

日記に記録する

Meaning

to record daily transactions or events in a journal, especially in accounting

Example

The accountant will journalize all financial transactions at the end of the day.

会計士は一日の終わりにすべての財務取引をジャーナライズします。

B2 verb /smæʃ/

smash

壊す

Meaning

to break something into pieces violently

Example

She smashed the glass in frustration.

彼女はフラストレーションでグラスを壊した。

A2 noun /rɪˈlɪdʒ.ən/

religion

宗教

Meaning

a system of faith and worship involving belief in a higher power

Example

Freedom of religion is a fundamental human right.

宗教の自由は基本的人権です。

B2 adjective /ˌprɒb.ləˈmæt.ɪk/

Problematic

問題のある; 問題を引き起こす

Meaning

causing problems; troublesome; difficult to deal with

Example

The new policy changes are problematic and need to be reviewed.

新しい政策変更は問題があり、再評価する必要があります。

C2 noun /ˈzuːəʊˌplæŋktən/

zooplankton

動物プランクトン

Meaning

Microscopic aquatic animals that drift in water bodies and form an essential part of the aquatic food chain, serving as food for fish and other marine organisms.

Example

Zooplankton plays an important role in the aquatic food chain.

動物プランクトンは水生食物連鎖で重要な役割を果たします。

C1 verb /splaɪs/

splice

接続する

Meaning

to join two pieces of rope, film, or other material by weaving or attaching them together

Example

The technician spliced the two wires to restore the connection.

技術者は2本のワイヤーを接続して接続を回復しました。

C2 noun /ˈlɑːrsəni/

larceny

窃盗

Meaning

The unlawful taking of personal property with intent to deprive the rightful owner of it.

Example

He was arrested for committing larceny at the store.

彼は店で窃盗を行ったため逮捕されました。

C2 adjective /heɪl/

hale

健康

Meaning

strong and healthy, especially of an elderly person

Example

Despite his age, the man remained hale and active.

年齢にもかかわらず、その男性は元気で活動的でした。

C2 adjective /ˈruːmi/

rheumy

涙目

Meaning

Watery, especially referring to the eyes.

Example

His rheumy eyes showed signs of age and fatigue.

彼の涙目は年齢と疲れの兆しを示していた。

A2 adjective /sɪk/

Sick

病気の; 吐き気のする; 不調

Meaning

unwell; having a disease or illness; feeling nauseous

Example

She stayed home from work because she was feeling sick.

彼女は気分が悪かったので、仕事を休んだ。

A2 noun /dʒiˈɒɡrəfi/

geography

地理

Meaning

the study of the Earth’s physical features, climates, populations, and the relationships between people and their environments

Example

She studies geography to understand how landscapes and human societies interact.

彼女は世界を理解するために地理を学んでいます。

C2 noun /ˈvɪzɪdʒ/

visage

幸福

Meaning

A person's face or facial expression.

Example

Her stern visage intimidated the children.

彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、自分の幸福を隠すことができませんでした。

B2 noun /ˌtɜːrməˈnɑːlədʒi/

terminology

用語

Meaning

the set of technical or special words used in a particular subject

Example

Medical terminology can be difficult for new students to understand.

医学用語は新しい学生にとって理解が難しいことがあります。

A2 verb /kaʊnt/

count

数える

Meaning

to determine the total number of something

Example

She carefully counted the money on the table.

彼女はテーブルの上のお金を慎重に数えた。

C1 adjective /ɪˈmeʒərəbəl/

Immeasurable

計り知れない

Meaning

too large or extensive to measure; boundless

Example

The immeasurable love of a mother knows no bounds.

母の計り知れない愛には限界がない。

A2 noun /siːd/

seed

種

Meaning

the small, hard part of a plant from which a new plant can grow

Example

I planted a seed in the garden.

私は庭に種を植えました。

C2 noun /ˈkæbəˌlɪzəm/

cabalism

カバリズム

Meaning

The doctrines, practices, or secretive dealings of a cabal.

Example

The historian wrote extensively about cabalism in the royal court.

歴史家は王室の宮廷でカバリズムについて広範囲に書きました。

C2 adjective /ˈfɜːr.vɪd/

Fervid

情熱的な; 非常に熱心な; 感情で燃えている

Meaning

passionate; intensely enthusiastic; burning with emotion

Example

She gave a fervid speech about environmental protection.

彼女は環境保護についての熱烈なスピーチをしました。

B2 noun ˌsensɪˈtɪvɪti

sensitivity

感受性

Meaning

The quality or condition of being sensitive; responsiveness to stimuli.

Example

Bose proved plant sensitivity through experiments.

ボースは実験を通じて植物の感受性を証明しました。

A1 verb /drɪŋk/

drink

飲む

Meaning

to take liquid into the mouth and swallow it

Example

I drink water every morning.

私は毎朝水を飲みます。

C1 noun səˌfɪs.tɪˈkeɪ.ʃən

sophistication

高度な複雑さまたは洗練

Meaning

High level of complexity or refinement.

Example

The sophistication of modern AI technology is remarkable.

現代のAI技術の洗練さは驚くべきものです。

C1 adjective /ˈwɪr.i.səm/

Wearisome

疲れさせる; 退屈で疲れる

Meaning

causing tiredness; tedious; boring and exhausting

Example

The wearisome journey took twelve hours to complete.

その疲れさせる旅行は12時間かかりました。

C1 noun /mɪˈlɪʃə/

militia

民兵

Meaning

a group of ordinary people who are trained to act as soldiers in emergencies

Example

The village formed a militia to defend against attacks.

村は攻撃から守るために民兵を結成した。

C1 adjective /ɪˌlɪzəˈbiːθən/

elizabethan

エリザベス朝時代

Meaning

Relating to the reign of Queen Elizabeth I of England (1558–1603), especially the style of that period.

Example

Shakespeare wrote many of his plays during the Elizabethan era.

シェイクスピアはエリザベス朝時代に多くの戯曲を書きました。

C1 noun /blɜːrb/

blurb

宣伝文

Meaning

a short promotional description of a book, product, or service

Example

The back cover had a blurb praising the novel.

本の裏表紙にはその小説を称賛する宣伝文があった。

C1 adjective /ˈmaɪ.ɡrə.tɔːr.i/

Migratory

移動性の

Meaning

moving from one place to another; characterized by seasonal movement

Example

Many birds are migratory and travel thousands of miles each season.

多くの鳥は移動性があり、毎シーズン数千マイルも飛ぶ。

C1 noun /ˈstɛnsəl/

stencil

型抜き

Meaning

A thin sheet of material with a design cut out, used to produce the design on the surface below by applying paint or ink through the cut-out holes.

Example

The artist used a stencil to paint identical stars on the wall.

アーティストは壁に同じ星を描くために型抜きを使用しました。

C1 adjective /ˈvæljənt/

Valiant

勇敢な; 英雄的な

Meaning

showing courage or determination; brave and heroic

Example

The valiant soldier fought bravely to protect his country.

その勇敢な兵士は国を守るために勇敢に戦いました。

C1 verb /fɔːrˈkloʊz/

foreclose

差し押さえる

Meaning

to take possession of a property due to the owner's failure to keep up mortgage payments

Example

The bank decided to foreclose on the property after months of missed payments.

銀行は何ヶ月も支払いを欠かした後、物件の差し押さえを決定しました。

C1 noun /ˈmæk.rəʊˌnjuː.tri.ənts/

macronutrients

マクロン栄養素

Meaning

Nutrients that are needed in large amounts to provide energy and building materials for the body, including carbohydrates, proteins, and fats.

Example

Proteins, fats, and carbohydrates are vital macronutrients.

タンパク質、脂肪、炭水化物は重要なマクロン栄養素です。

B2 noun /rɪˈmuː.vəl/

Removal

撤去; 除去; 解雇;

Meaning

the action of taking something away or eliminating it; dismissal from office

Example

The removal of the old furniture took all day.

古い家具の除去に一日中かかりました。

A1 noun /striːt/

street

通り

Meaning

a public road in a city or town, typically with buildings on one or both sides

Example

He walked down the street to the park.

彼は公園へ向かって通りを歩いていました。

B2 noun /məˈʃiː.nər.i/

machinery

Meaning

machines collectively, or the parts of a machine; also, the system or process by which something works

Example

The factory invested in new machinery to increase production.

C2 noun /ˈsɪbəraɪt/

sybarite

贅沢主義者

Meaning

a person who loves luxury and pleasure

Example

The millionaire was a true sybarite who lived only for comfort and enjoyment.

その百万長者は真の贅沢主義者で、快適さと楽しみだけを求めて生きていました。

B2 noun /ˈpaɪ.θən/

Python

ニシキヘビ

Meaning

a large non-venomous snake that kills prey by constriction

Example

The python wrapped around its prey tightly.

ニシキヘビは獲物をきつく巻きつけました。

C1 adjective /tɪˈrænɪkəl/

tyrannical

暴君的

Meaning

exercising power in a cruel or arbitrary way

Example

The tyrannical ruler silenced all opposition.

暴君の支配者はすべての反対意見を黙らせた。

A2 adverb /ˈtoʊtəli/

Totally

完全に

Meaning

completely; entirely; absolutely

Example

I totally agree with your opinion.

私はあなたの意見に完全に同意します。

B2 noun ˈmɑːr.kɪt ɪˈkɒn.ə.mi

market economy

市場経済

Meaning

An economic system where production and pricing decisions are controlled by individuals and based on supply and demand.

Example

A market economy allows businesses to compete freely.

市場経済は企業が自由に競争できるようにします。

B2 noun /ˌriːprəˈdʌkʃən/

reproduction

再生, 繁殖

Meaning

The process of producing offspring; the act of copying or duplicating.

Example

The textbook included a detailed diagram of human reproduction.

教科書には人間のリプロダクションの詳細な図が含まれていました。

C2 verb /tæmp/

tamp

押し固める

Meaning

to press down tightly by packing

Example

He tamped the soil around the plant to secure it.

彼は植物の周りの土を押し固めて、それを固定しました。

B2 verb /kənˈsiːv/

conceive

思いつく, 妊娠する

Meaning

to form or imagine an idea in the mind; to become pregnant

Example

It is hard to conceive how such an idea could succeed.

そのようなアイデアが成功する方法を考えるのは難しい。

B1 noun /striːm/

stream

流れ

Meaning

A small, narrow river; a continuous flow of something.

Example

The stream of life is unstoppable.

人生の流れは止められない。

C2 verb /trænsˈfɪɡjʊər/

transfigure

変形する

Meaning

To transform the outward appearance or form, often in a way that elevates or glorifies.

Example

The artist managed to transfigure simple clay into a beautiful sculpture.

アーティストは単純な粘土を美しい彫刻に変えることができました。

B2 noun ˈsʌbˌaɪtəlz

subtitles

字幕

Meaning

Captions displayed at the bottom of a movie or television screen that translate or transcribe the dialogue or narrative.

Example

Use subtitles for better understanding.

より良い理解のために字幕を使用してください。

B1 noun /rɪˈpɔːrtər/

reporter

レポーター

Meaning

a person who reports news or information

Example

The reporter interviewed several people at the scene.

レポーターは現場で数人にインタビューしました。

C1 verb /diːˈfjuːz/

defuse

Meaning

To make a situation less dangerous, tense, or explosive; to remove a fuse from a bomb.

Example

The negotiator helped defuse the tense situation.

C1 noun /ræmˈbuːtən/

Rambutan

ランブータン

Meaning

a tropical fruit with red spiky skin and white translucent sweet flesh similar to litchi

Example

The rambutan looks scary with its hairy skin but tastes very sweet inside.

ランブータンは毛皮のような皮で怖そうに見えますが、中はとても甘いです。

C1 noun /ˈɛpɪˌlɔːɡ/

epilogue

エピローグ

Meaning

A section at the end of a book, play, or speech that serves as a conclusion.

Example

The author included an epilogue to explain what happened to the characters later.

著者は登場人物たちのその後について説明するためにエピローグを追加しました。

A2 adverb /ˌɛniˈmɔr/

anymore

もう〜ない

Meaning

used to refer to the present time, typically to mean no longer

Example

He doesn’t live here anymore.

彼はもうここに住んでいません。

A2 noun /əˈraɪvəl/

Arrival

到着; 到着の行為

Meaning

the action or process of arriving; the reaching of a destination

Example

The arrival of the train was delayed by two hours.

列車の到着は2時間遅れました。

C1 adjective ˌnɒnˈvɜːr.bəl

nonverbal

非言語

Meaning

Communication using body language, facial expressions, or gestures instead of words

Example

Nonverbal cues play a crucial role in effective communication.

非言語の合図は効果的なコミュニケーションにおいて重要な役割を果たします。

C1 noun /ɪmˈpɜːrtɪnəns/

impertinence

無礼

Meaning

lack of respect; rudeness

Example

The teacher was shocked by the student's impertinence.

教師は生徒の無礼さに驚いた。

C1 noun/verb /fliːs/

fleece

Meaning

The woolly covering of a sheep; as a verb, to swindle or cheat someone.

Example

The farmer sheared the sheep’s fleece carefully.

C2 noun /əˈpɜːrtənəns/

appurtenance

付属物 / 付加部分

Meaning

an accessory or supplementary part of something

Example

The garage is an appurtenance of the main house.

ガレージはメインハウスの付属物です。

C1 noun /pəˈlɪɡ.ə.mi/

Polygamy

ポリガミー

Meaning

the practice of marrying multiple spouses at the same time

Example

Polygamy is illegal in many countries around the world.

ポリガミーは世界の多くの国で違法です。

C1 verb কনডেন্স

condense

凝縮する

Meaning

To change from gas to liquid form; to become denser.

Example

Water vapor condenses into raindrops.

水蒸気は雨滴に凝縮します。

C2 adjective /ˈwæɡ.ɪʃ/

waggish

いたずら好きな、遊び心のある

Meaning

playfully humorous or mischievous

Example

His waggish remarks made everyone laugh.

彼のいたずらなコメントはみんなを笑わせた。

C1 noun, verb /ˈliːvər/ or /ˈlɛvər/

lever

てこの原理, かたくなな棒

Meaning

a rigid bar used to move or lift heavy objects; to move something using leverage.

Example

He used a lever to lift the heavy stone.

彼は重い石を持ち上げるためにレバーを使いました。

C1 noun /ˌɪn.trəˈvɜːr.ʒən/

introversion

内向

Meaning

The tendency to be inward-looking and shy, preferring solitary activities.

Example

Her introversion made it difficult for her to enjoy large parties.

彼女の内向的な性格は、大きなパーティーを楽しむのを難しくした。

C1 verb /ˈpɜːrkəleɪt/

percolate

Meaning

To filter gradually through a porous surface or substance; to spread slowly.

Example

The rainwater percolated through the soil into the groundwater.

C1 verb /ˈpændər/

pander

おべっかを使う, ごますりする

Meaning

to indulge or exploit the weaknesses, desires, or immoral tendencies of others

Example

The politician was accused of pandering to voters' fears.

その政治家は有権者の恐怖におもねっていると非難された。

B1 adverb /ˈniːtli/

Neatly

きちんと; 清潔に

Meaning

in a tidy and orderly way; carefully and precisely

Example

She arranged the books neatly on the shelf.

彼女は本をきちんと棚に並べました。

C1 noun ˈnærətɪv staɪl

narrative style

物語のスタイル

Meaning

The way in which a story is told, including the point of view and the voice of the narrator.

Example

Dickens' narrative style is engaging and emotional.

ディケンズの物語のスタイルは魅力的で感情的です。

C2 noun /lɒx/

loch

湖

Meaning

a lake or sea inlet, especially in Scotland

Example

Tourists visit Loch Ness to search for the legendary monster.

観光客はロッホ・ネスに行き、伝説の怪物を探します。

C2 noun, verb /ˈhæmstrɪŋ/

hamstring

太ももの後ろの腱; 動詞として、誰かまたは何かの効果を制限または著しく制限する

Meaning

a tendon at the back of the thigh; as a verb, to cripple or severely restrict the effectiveness of someone or something.

Example

Budget cuts hamstrung the organization’s plans.

予算削減により、組織の計画が弱体化しました。

C1 noun /ˈtrɪb.jə.ter.i/

Tributary

支流

Meaning

a river or stream flowing into a larger river or lake

Example

The tributary joins the main river near the city.

支流は都市の近くで本流と合流します。

A1 adjective (superlative) /ˈɡreɪ.tɪst/

greatest

最も偉大

Meaning

The highest degree of greatness; the most outstanding or important.

Example

He is considered one of the greatest leaders of all time.

彼は全時代で最も偉大なリーダーの一人と考えられています。

B2 verb /dɪˈnaʊns/

denounce

非難する

Meaning

To publicly declare something to be wrong, evil, or condemn strongly.

Example

The leader denounced corruption in his speech.

リーダーはスピーチで汚職を非難しました。

B2 noun /ˈhʌrɪkən/

hurricane

ハリケーン

Meaning

A violent tropical storm with very strong winds and heavy rain.

Example

The hurricane destroyed hundreds of homes along the coast.

ハリケーンは沿岸の数百軒の家を破壊しました。

C2 adjective /ˈvjuː.ləs/

Viewless

見えない; 意見なし

Meaning

invisible; having no views or opinions

Example

The ghost remained viewless to most people in the haunted house.

幽霊はお化け屋敷のほとんどの人々には見えませんでした。

B2 noun /ˈdʒuːələr/

jeweller

宝石商

Meaning

a person who makes, repairs, or sells jewelry

Example

The jeweller crafted a beautiful gold ring.

その宝石商は美しい金の指輪を作った。

B1 noun /ˈpiː.kɒk/

Peacock

クジャク

Meaning

a large bird with beautiful colorful tail feathers that can spread out like a fan

Example

The magnificent peacock displayed its colorful feathers to attract attention.

その素晴らしいクジャクは、注目を集めるために色鮮やかな羽を広げました。

B2 adjective /juːˈnæn.ɪ.məs/

Unanimous

全会一致

Meaning

fully in agreement; shared by all

Example

The committee reached a unanimous decision.

委員会は全会一致の決定を下しました。

C2 verb /diːˈmoʊbəlaɪz/

demobilize

解散する

Meaning

To release from military service or to disband troops.

Example

The government decided to demobilize the army after the war.

政府は戦争後に軍隊を解散することを決定しました。

C1 noun /kʌˈstoʊ.di.ən/

Custodian

守衛; 管理人; 監督者

Meaning

a person who has responsibility for or looks after something; a caretaker or guardian

Example

The school custodian ensures that all buildings are clean and secure.

学校の管理人はすべての建物が清潔で安全であることを確認します。

B1 noun /ˈbɔr.dər/

Border

国境

Meaning

a line separating two political or geographical areas, especially countries

Example

They crossed the border between France and Spain by train.

彼らは電車でフランスとスペインの間の国境を越えました。

B2 noun ˌreɪ.di.oʊ.ækˈtɪv.ə.ti

radioactivity

放射性

Meaning

The emission of ionizing radiation or particles caused by the spontaneous disintegration of atomic nuclei.

Example

Radioactivity is used in medical treatments like cancer therapy.

放射性は、がん治療のような医療に用いられている。

C2 noun /ˈproʊtoʊˌmɑːrtɚ/

protomartyr

最初の殉教者

Meaning

The first martyr in a cause or religion, often referring to the first Christian martyr.

Example

St. Stephen is known as the protomartyr of Christianity.

聖ステファノはキリスト教のプロトマーティアとして知られています。

C1 noun /ˈmɒnəˌθiːɪzəm/

monotheism

一神教

Meaning

The belief in the existence of only one God.

Example

Islam and Christianity are religions based on monotheism.

イスラム教とキリスト教は一神教に基づいている。

C1 noun /tɑːrˈpɔːlɪn/

tarpaulin

Meaning

A large sheet of strong, flexible, water-resistant material used for covering or protecting things.

Example

The workers used a tarpaulin to cover the construction materials from rain.