C2 noun /ˌkælɪsˈθɛnɪks/

calisthenics

自重トレーニング

Meaning

exercises that use body weight for strength and flexibility

Example

She practices calisthenics every morning in the park.

彼女は毎朝公園でカリステニクスを練習しています。

A1 noun /ker/

Care

ケア; 保護; 配慮

Meaning

the provision of what is necessary for health, welfare, or protection

Example

The nurse provided excellent care for the elderly patients.

看護師は高齢の患者に優れたケアを提供しました。

C2 noun /kəˈrɑːləri/

corollary

直接的または自然な結果

Meaning

a direct or natural consequence or result

Example

One corollary of the new policy was increased public awareness.

新しい政策の結果の一つは、公共の認識の向上でした。

B2 adjective /ˈtʃʌbi/

chubby

ぽっちゃり

Meaning

slightly fat in a way that looks healthy and pleasant

Example

The baby has chubby cheeks.

赤ちゃんはぽっちゃりしたほっぺたをしています。

B2 noun /ˈkreɪ.dəl/

Cradle

揺り籠

Meaning

a small bed for a baby, especially one that rocks from side to side

Example

The baby sleeps peacefully in the cradle.

赤ちゃんは揺り籠で静かに寝ています。

B2 adjective /kəmˈpækt/

Compact

コンパクト; 小さくて効率的にデザインされた

Meaning

closely and neatly packed together; small and efficiently designed

Example

She bought a compact car that fits easily in small parking spaces.

彼女は小さな駐車スペースにも簡単に収まるコンパクトカーを買った。

B2 adverb /kənˈtɪnjuəsli/

Continuously

連続的に; 絶え間なく; 途切れることなく

Meaning

without interruption; in an unbroken sequence

Example

The machine operates continuously for 24 hours.

その機械は24時間連続して稼働します。

B2 noun /ˈkæp.sɪ.kəm/

Capsicum

ピーマン

Meaning

sweet pepper; bell pepper; colorful vegetable used in cooking

Example

Add red and green capsicum to make the dish colorful and nutritious.

赤と緑のピーマンを加えて、料理を色鮮やかで栄養満点にしましょう。

C1 noun /tʃæmp/

champ

チャンピオン / 勝者

Meaning

an informal word for champion or winner.

Example

He is the new champ of the boxing tournament.

彼はボクシングトーナメントの新しいチャンピオンです。

C2 verb /kædʒ/

cadge

物乞い

Meaning

To beg or obtain something, especially food or money, without paying for it.

Example

He tried to cadge a free meal from the restaurant.

彼はレストランから無料の食事を求めようとした。

B2 verb /ˈtʃɛrɪʃ/

cherish

大切にする

Meaning

To hold something dear, to love and protect, or to keep a hope or memory alive.

Example

She cherishes the memories of her childhood home.

彼女は子供の頃の家の思い出を大切にしています。

C1 adjective /kəmˈpleɪsənt/

complacent

自己満足

Meaning

showing self-satisfaction and a lack of concern about potential dangers or problems

Example

The team grew complacent after a few victories and stopped practicing hard.

チームは数回の勝利の後、自己満足し、練習をやめた。

B2 noun /kənˈdʌktər/

conductor

指揮者 / 導体

Meaning

a person who directs a performance or someone who collects fares on public transport; or a material that conducts electricity

Example

The conductor waved his baton to start the orchestra.

指揮者はオーケストラを始めるためにバトンを振りました。

B1 adverb /ˈkʌmftəbli/

Comfortably

快適に

Meaning

in a comfortable manner; without difficulty or effort; with ease

Example

She was sitting comfortably in her favorite chair.

彼女はお気に入りの椅子に快適に座っていました。

B2 noun /kənˈsɪstənsi/

consistency

一貫性, 継続性

Meaning

The quality of always behaving or performing in a similar way; uniformity.

Example

Consistency in quality is key to customer satisfaction.

品質の一貫性は顧客満足の鍵です。

C1 noun/verb kənˈdʒɛk.tʃər

conjecture

推測

Meaning

An opinion or conclusion formed on the basis of incomplete information; to form an opinion or supposition about something.

Example

The scientist's conjecture was later proven true.

科学者の推測は後に正しいことが証明された。

C1 noun /ˈkæn.dɚ/

candor

率直

Meaning

The quality of being open, honest, and straightforward in speech or expression.

Example

She spoke with candor about the challenges she faced.

彼女は直面した課題について率直に話しました。

C2 adjective /kəmˈprɛsəbl̩/

compressible

圧縮可能な

Meaning

Capable of being compressed or reduced in volume.

Example

Air is a compressible substance, unlike water.

空気は圧縮可能な物質で、水とは異なります。

B1 verb, noun /klɪp/

clip

Meaning

to cut or trim something; a short extract from a film, broadcast, or recording

Example

She clipped the coupon from the newspaper.

C1 adjective /kəˈmɛmərətɪv/

commemorative

記念の

Meaning

Serving as a reminder or in honor of a person or event.

Example

They issued a commemorative coin for the independence anniversary.

彼らは独立記念日を祝うために記念コインを発行しました。

A2 noun /ˈkær.ɪk.tər/

Character

キャラクター; 性格; 特徴;

Meaning

the mental and moral qualities distinctive to an individual; a person in a novel, play, or film

Example

She showed great character by helping others during the crisis.

彼女は危機の間に他の人々を助けることで偉大なキャラクターを示しました。

B2 noun /ˈkænən/

Cannon

大砲

Meaning

large heavy gun that fires cannonballs or shells

Example

The castle was defended by several large cannons.

城は数台の大きなキャノンで守られていた。

C1 noun /ˈkaʊn.tə.nəns/

countenance

顔つき、表情; 支援

Meaning

a person's face or expression; support or approval

Example

Her cheerful countenance brightened the room.

彼女の明るい顔つきが部屋を明るくした。

B2 verb /kənˈtɛnd/

contend

争う、主張する

Meaning

to strive or compete for something; to assert earnestly

Example

Athletes from around the world contend for the championship.

世界中のアスリートがチャンピオンシップを争っています。

C2 noun ˌsaɪ.bəˈnet.ɪks

cybernetics

サイバネティクス

Meaning

The science of communications and automatic control systems in both machines and living things.

Example

Cybernetics plays a crucial role in artificial intelligence.

サイバネティクスは人工知能において重要な役割を果たしています。

C1 noun /kənˈkʌrəns/

concurrence

一致

Meaning

Agreement or union in action, opinion, or occurrence; simultaneous happening of events.

Example

The project was completed with the concurrence of all departments.

そのプロジェクトはすべての部門の同意のもとで完了しました。

C1 adjective /ˈkoʊvərt/

covert

秘密

Meaning

hidden, secret, or not openly acknowledged

Example

The spy conducted a covert operation behind enemy lines.

スパイは敵の線の後ろで秘密の作戦を行った。

C1 noun /ˈtʃænsələr/

chancellor

学長 / 大臣

Meaning

A senior state or legal official, or the head of a university.

Example

The chancellor delivered an inspiring speech at the graduation ceremony.

学長は卒業式で感動的なスピーチを行いました。

B2 verb /ˈkʌltɪveɪt/

cultivate

栽培する

Meaning

to grow crops or plants; to develop or improve something

Example

Farmers cultivate rice in the paddy fields.

農家は田んぼでお米を育てています。

B1 noun /tʃɑːrt/

chart

チャート

Meaning

a sheet of information in the form of a table, graph, or diagram

Example

The teacher used a chart to explain the statistics.

教師は統計を説明するためにチャートを使用しました。

C2 noun /ˈkɒɡ.nɪ.zəns/

cognizance

認識

Meaning

Awareness, knowledge, or understanding of something; conscious perception.

Example

The judge took cognizance of the new evidence.

裁判官は新しい証拠に気づいた。

C1 noun /ˈkɒnsjʊlət/

consulate

領事館

Meaning

the building or office where a consul works

Example

He went to the consulate to renew his visa.

彼はビザを更新するために領事館に行きました。

C2 adjective /kəmˈbʌstɪbəl/

combustible

可燃性の

Meaning

Capable of catching fire and burning easily.

Example

Dry leaves are highly combustible.

乾燥した葉は非常に可燃性があります。

B1 noun /kəˈnuː/

Canoe

カヌー

Meaning

a narrow boat pointed at both ends and moved with a paddle

Example

They paddled their canoe down the peaceful stream.

彼らは穏やかな小川をカヌーで漕いだ。

C1 noun /kənˈfɛdərəsi/

confederacy

連邦

Meaning

a group of states, people, or organizations united for a common purpose

Example

The southern states formed a confederacy during the civil war.

南部の州は南北戦争中に連邦を結成しました。

C1 verb /kənˈstruː/

construe

解釈する

Meaning

to interpret or understand the meaning of something in a particular way

Example

His words could be construed as a threat.

彼の言葉は脅威として解釈されるかもしれません。

B2 adjective kənˈven.ʃən.əl

conventional

従来の

Meaning

Based on or in accordance with what is generally done or believed; traditional, standard, customary.

Example

Many farmers still use conventional farming methods.

多くの農家は今でも従来の農法を使用しています。

C1 noun /ˈkɒntrəbænd/

contraband

密輸品

Meaning

goods that are illegal to import, export, or possess

Example

The police seized a shipment of contraband cigarettes.

警察は密輸されたタバコの積荷を押収しました。

B2 noun ˌsaɪ.bə.sɪˈkjʊə.rɪ.ti

cybersecurity

サイバーセキュリティ

Meaning

The practice of protecting systems, networks, and programs from digital attacks

Example

Cybersecurity ensures safe digital operations.

サイバーセキュリティはデジタル運用の安全を確保します。

B1 noun /ˈkɛmɪstri/

chemistry

化学

Meaning

the branch of science that studies substances and their interactions; also the emotional connection between people

Example

They have great chemistry and work well together.

彼らは素晴らしい化学反応を持ち、一緒にうまく働いています。

C2 noun /ˈkriːməri/

creamery

クリーム製造所

Meaning

a place where milk and cream are processed and dairy products are made

Example

The local creamery produces fresh butter and cheese daily.

地元のクリーム製造所は毎日新鮮なバターとチーズを作っています。

C1 noun /kliːˈʃeɪ/

cliche

決まり文句

Meaning

An overused expression or idea that has lost its originality or impact.

Example

The speech was filled with old clichés that failed to inspire the audience.

そのスピーチは古い決まり文句でいっぱいで、聴衆を感動させることができませんでした。

B1 verb /tʃuː/

chew

幸せ

Meaning

to bite food into smaller pieces with your teeth before swallowing it

Example

You should chew your food properly to help with digestion.

彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、自分の幸せを隠せませんでした。

A2 noun /kriːm/

Cream

クリーム

Meaning

the thick white or pale yellow fatty liquid that rises to the top of milk

Example

She whipped the cream until it became fluffy.

彼女はクリームを泡立てて、ふわふわにしました。

C1 noun /kriːd/

creed

信条, 原則

Meaning

A system of religious or spiritual beliefs or a guiding principle.

Example

Freedom of speech is part of his personal creed.

言論の自由は彼の個人的な信条の一部です。

C2 noun /kəˈliːdʒən/

collegian

大学生

Meaning

a student of a college

Example

The collegians were preparing for the cultural festival.

大学生たちは文化祭の準備をしていました。

C1 noun /kɑːɡ/

cog

車輪や歯車の歯

Meaning

A tooth on the rim of a wheel or gear; metaphorically, a minor but necessary part of a larger system.

Example

He felt like just a small cog in a big machine.

彼は大きな機械の中で小さな歯車のように感じていた。

C1 verb ˌkəʊ.əˈles

coalesce

統合する

Meaning

Come together and form one mass or whole; unite to form one organization or group.

Example

The different theories coalesced into one unified idea.

異なる理論が一つの統一されたアイデアに統合されました。

C2 adjective /ˈkɒlərɪk/

choleric

短気な

Meaning

Easily angered; irritable and hot-tempered.

Example

His choleric nature often got him into arguments.

彼の短気な性格はよく議論に巻き込まれました。

B1 noun /ˈtʃɪl.i ˈpaʊ.dər/

Chilli Powder

チリパウダー

Meaning

a spice made from ground dried chili peppers, used to add heat and flavor to food

Example

Add two teaspoons of chilli powder to make the dish spicier.

料理を辛くするためにチリパウダーを小さじ2杯加えてください。

B2 adjective /ˌkɒmplɪˈmɛntəri/

complementary

補完的な

Meaning

combining in such a way as to enhance or emphasize the qualities of each other

Example

The two partners have complementary skills.

二人のパートナーは補完的なスキルを持っています。

A2 adverb /ˈker.fə.li/

Carefully

慎重に

Meaning

with great attention and caution; thoughtfully and attentively

Example

Please read the instructions carefully.

指示に慎重に従ってください。

B2 noun /kraɪˈtɪəriə/

criteria

基準

Meaning

Standards or principles by which something is judged or decided.

Example

The candidates were evaluated based on strict criteria.

候補者は厳格な基準に基づいて評価されました。

C1 noun /kæsˈkeɪd/

Cascade

滝; 一連の段階や操作

Meaning

a waterfall; a succession of stages or operations

Example

The mountain cascade created a beautiful natural swimming pool below.

山の滝は下に美しい自然のスイミングプールを作りました。

C1 noun /kənˈtɛndər/

contender

競争者, 立候補者

Meaning

a person or team competing for a title or prize

Example

She is a strong contender for the mayoral position.

彼女は市長職の強力な候補者です。

C1 adjective /ˈkræfti/

crafty

ずるい, 狡猾, 騙し

Meaning

skilled at achieving goals through cunning or deceit; sly

Example

The crafty fox evaded the hunters again.

ずる賢いキツネは再び狩人たちをかわしました。

C1 verb ˌsɝː.kəmˈvent

circumvent

巧妙に回避する、または障害や規則を回り道する方法を見つける

Meaning

To cleverly avoid or find a way around obstacles or rules.

Example

He tried to circumvent the security system.

彼はセキュリティシステムを回避しようとした。

C1 noun /ˈkɒl.ə.bəʊn/

Collar-bone

鎖骨

Meaning

either of the pair of bones joining the breastbone to the shoulder blades; clavicle

Example

He broke his collar-bone in the accident.

事故で鎖骨を骨折しました。

A2 verb /kəmˈper/

compare

比較する

Meaning

to examine similarities and differences between things

Example

I will compare these two products before buying.

私は購入前にこれらの2つの製品を比較します。

A2 noun /tʃɜːrtʃ/

church

教会

Meaning

a building used for public Christian worship

Example

The old church in the village was built in the 18th century.

村の古い教会は18世紀に建てられました。

A1 noun /tʃaɪld/

child

子供

Meaning

a young human being below the age of puberty or below the legal age of majority

Example

The child played happily in the park.

その子供は公園で楽しそうに遊んでいました。

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 noun /ˌkeɪ.pəˈbɪl.ə.ti/

capability

能力

Meaning

The ability or capacity to do something.

Example

The telescope's capability is unparalleled.

望遠鏡の能力は並外れている。

C1 noun /ˌkɒrəˈneɪʃən/

coronation

戴冠式

Meaning

the act or ceremony of crowning a sovereign or monarch

Example

The coronation of the new king was attended by thousands of people.

新しい王の戴冠式には何千人もの人々が参加しました。

C2 noun /kəˈdʒoʊləri/

cajolery

お世辞

Meaning

Flattering or coaxing talk intended to persuade someone.

Example

Through cajolery, he convinced his boss to grant him a raise.

お世辞を使って、彼は上司を説得して昇給を勝ち取った。

C1 verb /kəˈrəʊd/

corrode

腐食

Meaning

to gradually destroy or wear away metal or other materials through chemical action

Example

The iron pipes corroded over time due to exposure to water.

鉄のパイプは水にさらされて時間が経つにつれて腐食しました。

C1 verb /koʊks/

coax

説得する

Meaning

to persuade someone gently or gradually to do something

Example

She managed to coax the cat out of the tree with some food.

彼女は食べ物で猫を木からおろすことができました。

B2 adjective /kəmˈpʌlsəri/

compulsory

義務的

Meaning

Required by law or a rule; obligatory.

Example

Wearing seat belts is compulsory in most countries.

ほとんどの国でシートベルトを着用することは義務的です。

C1 verb /ˈkɒŋɡrɪɡeɪt/

congregate

集まる, 集結する

Meaning

to gather together in a group; to assemble

Example

People congregate in the town square every evening.

人々は毎晩町の広場に集まります。

A1 verb /kliːn/

clean

掃除する

Meaning

To make something free from dirt, marks, or mess.

Example

She cleaned the kitchen before the guests arrived.

彼女はゲストが到着する前にキッチンを掃除しました。

C1 adjective /ˈtʃɛk.ərd/

checkered

チェッカード

Meaning

Having a pattern of alternating squares of different colors; also describing a past full of ups and downs or varied experiences.

Example

He had a checkered career with many highs and lows.

彼は多くの浮き沈みを経験したチェッカードなキャリアを持っていた。

A2 noun /ˌkɒnvəˈseɪʃn/

conversation

会話

Meaning

an informal talk between two or more people, in which ideas, feelings, and thoughts are exchanged

Example

We had a long conversation about future plans.

私たちは未来の計画について長い会話をしました。

A2 noun /ˈtʃælɪndʒɪz/

challenges

挑戦

Meaning

Difficult tasks or situations that test someone's abilities or resources.

Example

Overcoming challenges is the key to personal growth.

挑戦を乗り越えることは、個人的な成長の鍵です。

C2 adjective /kəˈmoʊdiəs/

commodious

広々とした

Meaning

spacious and comfortable; having plenty of room

Example

They rented a commodious apartment in the city.

彼らは街で広々としたアパートを借りました。

C2 noun /kəˈpærɪsən/

caparison

馬のための装飾的なカバー; 豪華で精緻な衣服や装飾

Meaning

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

Example

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

王の馬は金色のカパリソンで飾られていました。

C1 adjective /kɜːrt/

curt

ぶっきらぼう

Meaning

Rudely brief in speech or manner.

Example

His curt reply made everyone uncomfortable.

彼のぶっきらぼうな返答は、皆を不快にさせた。

C1 noun kəmˈpleɪ.sən.si

complacency

自己満足

Meaning

Excessive self-satisfaction with one's achievements that can hinder progress.

Example

His complacency led to a decline in his performance.

彼の自己満足は彼のパフォーマンスの低下を招いた。

C1 noun /klaʊt/

clout

影響力

Meaning

influence or power, especially in politics or business

Example

The businessman has a lot of political clout.

そのビジネスマンは政治的な影響力を持っています。

B1 noun /ˈtʃær.ɪ.ti/

Charity

チャリティ; 寛大さ; 利他主義

Meaning

the voluntary giving of help to those in need; kindness and tolerance in judging others

Example

The wealthy businessman donated millions to charity for education.

裕福な実業家は教育のためにチャリティに何百万も寄付しました。

C1 noun /ˈkaʊərdɪs/

cowardice

臆病

Meaning

lack of courage; behavior showing fear

Example

His cowardice prevented him from speaking up.

彼の臆病は彼が発言するのを妨げた。

C1 adjective /ˌser.ɪˈmoʊ.ni.əl/

Ceremonial

儀式的

Meaning

relating to or used in ceremonies; formal and ritualistic

Example

The ceremonial dress was worn during the royal wedding.

王室の結婚式で着用される儀式的な衣装でした。

C1 adjective /ˈkɑːr.di.æk/

cardiac

心臓の

Meaning

Relating to the heart.

Example

The patient was admitted with a cardiac condition.

患者は心臓の病状で入院しました。

B2 adjective /kəʊˈhɪə.rənt/

coherent

一貫性のある

Meaning

Logical and consistent; forming a unified whole; clear and easy to understand.

Example

His speech was clear and coherent.

彼のスピーチは明確で一貫していました。

B2 noun/verb /sɪˈmɛnt/

cement

Meaning

a powdery substance that binds materials together; to make something strong or permanent

Example

The treaty helped cement the relationship between the two countries.

C1 noun kəˈlɛktɪvɪzəm

collectivism

集団主義

Meaning

The practice or principle of giving a group priority over each individual in it.

Example

Collectivism emphasizes the importance of group over individual interests.

集団主義は、個人の利益よりもグループの利益を重視します。

B1 adjective /ˈkriːmi/

creamy

クリームのような滑らかでリッチな質感

Meaning

having a smooth, rich texture like cream

Example

She poured a creamy sauce over the pasta.

彼女はパスタにクリーミーなソースをかけた。

C2 noun /kroʊn/

crone

老婆

Meaning

An old woman, often one who is thin and ugly, sometimes associated with witch-like qualities.

Example

The children were scared by the story of the wicked crone in the forest.

子供たちは森の中の邪悪な老婆の話に怖がっていました。

A2 verb /tʃɑːrdʒ/

charge

請求する/告発する

Meaning

to demand payment; to formally accuse; to rush forward aggressively

Example

The store charges extra for home delivery.

その店はホームデリバリーに追加料金を課します。

B1 noun /ˈkaʊnti/

county

郡

Meaning

A territorial division within a country, typically a region with its own local government.

Example

She grew up in a small county in northern England.

彼女はイギリス北部の小さな郡で育ちました。

B2 verb /kənˈveɪ/

convey

伝える, 伝達する, 運ぶ

Meaning

To communicate or make known; to transport or carry from one place to another.

Example

The teacher conveys the lesson clearly to students.

教師は明確に授業を生徒に伝えます。

C2 verb /ˌkɒntrəˈvɜːrt/

controvert

反論する

Meaning

to dispute or argue against; to contradict

Example

The scientist controversed the previous research findings.

その科学者は以前の研究結果に異議を唱えました。

B2 adjective /ˈkɒm.pɪ.tənt/

Competent

有能な; 能力がある

Meaning

having the necessary skill or knowledge to do something successfully; capable

Example

She is a competent manager who handles all tasks efficiently.

彼女はすべてのタスクを効率的に処理する有能なマネージャーです。

C1 verb /kʌl/

cull

Meaning

to select or remove from a larger group, often to reduce numbers

Example

The farmers decided to cull the sick animals from the herd.

C2 verb /ʧeɪf/

chafe

Meaning

To make or become sore by rubbing; to feel irritation or impatience.

Example

The tight shoes began to chafe his heels.

C1 noun /ˈkoʊmə/

coma

コーマ

Meaning

A deep state of prolonged unconsciousness caused by illness or injury.

Example

The patient remained in a coma for several weeks.

患者は数週間コーマ状態にありました。

C2 noun /kænt/

cant

偽善的な言葉

Meaning

Hypocritical and insincere talk, especially about moral or religious principles.

Example

The politician's speech was filled with cant about honesty and integrity.

その政治家の演説は、誠実さと誠実性についての偽善的な言葉で満ちていた。

C1 adjective /ˌkɒzməˈpɒlɪtən/

cosmopolitan

コスモポリタン

Meaning

familiar with and at ease in many different countries and cultures

Example

He has a cosmopolitan outlook due to his extensive travels.

彼は広範な旅行のおかげで、コスモポリタン的な視点を持っています。

C2 noun /ˈkriːdoʊ/

credo

信条

Meaning

A statement of the beliefs or aims that guide someone's actions.

Example

Honesty has always been the central credo of his life.

誠実は彼の人生の中で常に中心的な信条であった。

C1 noun ˈkætəlɪst

catalyst

触媒

Meaning

A person or thing that precipitates an event or change.

Example

His speech acted as a catalyst for change in the community.

彼のスピーチはコミュニティの変化の触媒となった。

B2 adjective /kəmˈpɛlɪŋ/

compelling

魅力的な

Meaning

Evoking interest, attention, or admiration in a powerful way.

Example

She gave a compelling speech about climate change.

彼女は気候変動について魅力的なスピーチをしました。

B2 noun /ˌkɔr.əˈspɑn.dəns/

Correspondence

通信; 類似または同等; 手紙の交換によるコミュニケーション

Meaning

letters sent or received; similarity or equivalence; communication by exchange of letters

Example

The historical correspondence between the two famous writers was recently published.

二人の有名な作家の間の歴史的な通信は最近発表されました。

C1 adjective /kənˈdʒenɪtl/

congenital

先天的

Meaning

existing from birth, usually describing a disease or condition

Example

The child was born with a congenital heart defect.

その子供は先天的な心臓疾患を持って生まれました。

B2 verb kənˈdem

condemn

非難する

Meaning

To express complete disapproval of; to censure.

Example

The leaders condemned the actions as inhumane.

指導者たちはその行為を非人道的だと非難しました。

B2 verb /kɑːrv/

carve

Meaning

To cut or shape something, especially wood or stone, into a desired form.

Example

The artist carved a beautiful statue out of marble.

A2 noun ʃef

chef

シェフ

Meaning

A professional cook, especially the chief cook in a restaurant or hotel.

Example

The chef specializes in avant-garde dishes.

シェフは前衛的な料理を専門としています。

C2 noun /klɛərˈvɔɪəns/

clairvoyance

透視能力

Meaning

the supposed ability to perceive events beyond normal sensory contact; psychic insight

Example

She claimed to have clairvoyance and predicted the future.

彼女は透視能力を持っていると主張し、未来を予知しました。

B2 noun /ˈkɒmpɪtəns/

competence

能力

Meaning

the ability to do something successfully or efficiently

Example

Her competence as a manager impressed the board.

マネージャーとしての彼女の能力は、取締役会に感銘を与えました。

C1 adjective /ˈkɔːrəl/

choral

合唱に関連する

Meaning

Relating to, written for, or performed by a choir or chorus.

Example

The church hosted a choral performance on Sunday.

教会は日曜日に合唱のパフォーマンスを開催しました。

C2 noun /ˈkloʊtʃər/

cloture

討論終了手続き

Meaning

a procedure for ending a debate and taking a vote.

Example

The Senate invoked cloture to end the lengthy debate.

上院は長時間の討論を終わらせるためにクロチュールを適用しました。

C1 adjective /ˌkɒmprɪˈhɛnsəbl/

comprehensible

理解できる

Meaning

able to be understood; intelligible

Example

The teacher explained the topic in a comprehensible way.

先生はそのトピックを理解しやすい方法で説明しました。

C1 noun, verb /ˈkɒmjuːn/

commune

共同体 / 心を通わせる

Meaning

Noun: a group of people living together and sharing possessions; Verb: to share one's thoughts or feelings intimately.

Example

She went to the countryside to commune with nature.

彼女は自然と心を通わせるために田舎に行った。

B2 noun /ˈkæməˌflɑːʒ/

camouflage

カモフラージュ

Meaning

the act of hiding or disguising something by making it blend with its surroundings

Example

The soldiers used camouflage to hide from the enemy.

兵士たちは敵から隠れるためにカモフラージュを使用しました。

B2 verb /ˈkɒm.plɪ.keɪt/

complicate

複雑にする

Meaning

To make something more difficult or confusing.

Example

The new rules will only complicate the process.

新しいルールはプロセスをさらに複雑にするだけです。

C1 verb /ˈkəʊ.dɪ.faɪ/

codify

体系化する

Meaning

to arrange laws, rules, or ideas into a clear and systematic code

Example

The committee worked to codify the existing laws.

委員会は既存の法律を体系化するために取り組みました。

A2 adjective, noun /tʃaɪˈniːz/

chinese

中国の

Meaning

relating to China, its people, or its language

Example

We went to a Chinese restaurant last night.

昨晩、私たちは中国のレストランに行きました。

B1 noun /ˈtʃæptər/

chapter

章

Meaning

A main division of a book or a period in someone's life.

Example

I just finished the first chapter of the novel.

私は小説の最初の章を終えたばかりです。

C1 noun kəˈmɑːnd ɪˈkɒn.ə.mi

command economy

計画経済

Meaning

An economic system where economic activities are controlled by the government.

Example

In a command economy, the government controls production and prices.

計画経済では、政府が生産と価格を管理します。

C1 verb /tʃaɪd/

chide

叱る

Meaning

to scold or rebuke; to express disapproval

Example

The teacher chided the student for being late.

先生は遅刻した生徒を叱りました。

B2 adverb /ˈkɒnsɪkwəntli/

consequently

その結果

Meaning

as a result; therefore

Example

He didn’t study, and consequently he failed the exam.

彼は勉強しなかったので、その結果試験に落ちた。

B1 noun /ˈkɒstjuːm/

costume

衣装

Meaning

a set of clothes worn to represent a particular character, culture, or occasion

Example

She wore a beautiful costume for the Halloween party.

彼女はハロウィンパーティーのために素晴らしい衣装を着ていた。

C2 verb /kɔːk/

caulk

隙間を塞ぐ

Meaning

to seal a crack or gap with a waterproof filler

Example

He caulked the window frames to stop the draft.

彼は窓枠をコークして、冷たい風を防ぎました。