B2 noun /ˌkɑː.bəʊˈhaɪ.dreɪts/

carbohydrates

炭水化物

Meaning

Organic compounds consisting of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen, serving as a primary source of energy for the body.

Example

Whole grains are a great source of healthy carbohydrates.

全粒穀物は健康的なカーボハイドレートの素晴らしい源です。

B2 noun /ˈkɔːr.əs/

Chorus

コーラス; 各節の後に繰り返される歌の一部

Meaning

a large organized group of singers; a part of a song that is repeated after each verse

Example

The school chorus performed beautifully at the annual concert.

学校のコーラスは年次コンサートで素晴らしいパフォーマンスをしました。

B2 noun /ˈkɒm.ɪt/

Comet

彗星

Meaning

a celestial object consisting of ice and dust that develops a tail when approaching the sun

Example

Halley's Comet appears in the sky every 76 years.

ハレー彗星は76年ごとに空に現れます。

B2 verb /kəˈmɛns/

commence

開始する

Meaning

to begin or start something

Example

The ceremony will commence at noon.

式は正午に開始されます。

B2 adjective /kənˈvɪnsɪŋ/

Convincing

説得力のある; 信頼できる; 説得力のある; 誰かに何かを信じさせることができる

Meaning

believable; credible; persuasive; able to make someone believe something

Example

His convincing argument won over the entire jury.

彼の説得力のある議論は全陪審員を納得させました。

B2 noun /ˌkrɛd.ɪˈbɪl.ɪ.ti/

credibility

信頼性

Meaning

The quality of being trusted and believed in; trustworthiness.

Example

His credibility as a leader remains unquestioned.

リーダーとしての彼の信頼性は疑問の余地がない。

B2 noun /ˈkjuː.bɪ.kəl/

cubicle

仕切られたスペース

Meaning

A small partitioned-off area of a room, typically in an office.

Example

She works in a cubicle with three other colleagues.

彼女は他の3人の同僚と一緒に仕切られたスペースで働いています。

B2 adjective /ˈtʃeɪn.dʒə.bəl/

Changeable

変わりやすい; 不安定な

Meaning

able to be changed; likely to change frequently

Example

The weather is very changeable in spring.

春は天気が非常に変わりやすいです。

B2 noun /ˈkaʊn.tər/

counter

カウンター

Meaning

a flat surface in a shop, bank, or kitchen where transactions or work are done

Example

The cashier stood behind the counter.

レジ係はカウンターの後ろに立っていました。

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。

B2 noun /ˈsɜːr.tən.ti/

Certainty

確実性

Meaning

firm conviction that something is the case; the quality of being reliably true

Example

We can say with certainty that the project will be completed on time.

私たちは確実にそのプロジェクトが時間通りに完了することを言えます。

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。

B2 adjective /ˈkɒŋ.kriːt/

Concrete

固体; 実際; 目に見える; 具体的

Meaning

solid; real; tangible; actual and specific

Example

We need concrete evidence to support our claims.

私たちは私たちの主張を支持するために具体的な証拠が必要です。

B2 adjective kəˈlɛktɪv

collective

集団的

Meaning

Done by people acting as a group; shared by all members of a group.

Example

Victory Day represents our collective pride.

勝利の日は私たちの集団的誇りを象徴しています。

B2 noun /ˈkæʃ.uː nʌt/

Cashew Nut

カシューナッツ

Meaning

a kidney-shaped nut with a creamy texture and mild flavor

Example

Cashew nuts are often used in cooking and as a healthy snack.

カシューナッツは、料理や健康的なおやつに使われることがよくあります。

B2 noun /ˈkʌmbæk/

comeback

カムバック

Meaning

A return to a former status or success after a period of decline.

Example

The singer made a remarkable comeback after years of silence.

歌手は何年もの沈黙の後、見事なカムバックを果たした。

B2 noun /kæf/

Calf

子牛

Meaning

a young cow or bull; young of various large mammals

Example

The calf stayed close to its mother.

子牛は母親の近くにいました。

B2 adjective /ˌkrɒnəˈlɒdʒɪkəl/

chronological

時系列

Meaning

Arranged in the order in which events happened.

Example

The events were listed in chronological order.

イベントは時系列でリストされました。

B2 verb /kloʊð/

clothe

服を着せる

Meaning

to put clothes on; to dress; to provide with clothing

Example

She clothed the baby in warm garments.

彼女は赤ちゃんを暖かい服で着せました。

B2 verb /ˈkeɪtər/

cater

Meaning

To provide food, drinks, or services, usually for an event or group.

Example

The company catered the wedding reception.

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 /ˈkɒpɪraɪt/

copyright

著作権

Meaning

the legal right of the creator of a work to control its use and distribution

Example

She holds the copyright for the book.

彼女はその本の著作権を持っています。

B2 noun /kənˈdʒʌŋkʃən/

conjunction

接続詞

Meaning

a word used to connect clauses or sentences, or to coordinate words

Example

The words 'and' and 'but' are common conjunctions.

'and' と 'but' は一般的な接続詞です。

B2 adjective /kəmˈpæʃənət/

Compassionate

思いやりのある; 哀れみ深い

Meaning

feeling or showing sympathy and concern for others who are suffering

Example

The compassionate nurse took extra time to comfort the worried patients.

思いやりのある看護師は、心配している患者を慰めるために追加の時間を取った。

B2 verb /ˌkɒn.trəˈdɪkt/

contradict

矛盾する

Meaning

to say or show the opposite of something that has been said or believed

Example

His actions contradict his words.

彼の行動は彼の言葉と矛盾しています。

B2 noun /kəmˈplaɪ.əns/

compliance

遵守

Meaning

The practice of conforming to rules, regulations, or laws; obedience to orders or instructions.

Example

Schools expect compliance with their rules and policies.

学校は彼らの規則と方針を遵守することを期待しています。

B2 noun /kəmˈpɑːrt.mənt/

Compartment

車両

Meaning

a separate section or division of a larger space, especially in a train

Example

We found seats in the first-class compartment.

私たちはファーストクラスの車両で席を見つけました。

B2 noun, adjective /ˈkɒrəl/

coral

珊瑚

Meaning

a hard, rock-like marine organism formed by tiny sea animals; a pinkish-orange color resembling coral

Example

The coral in the reef provides shelter for many sea creatures.

珊瑚礁の珊瑚は多くの海の生き物を守ります。

B2 noun /kɒt/

Cot

コット

Meaning

a small bed, especially a portable one or one for a baby

Example

The baby sleeps peacefully in her cot.

赤ちゃんは彼女のコットで安らかに眠っています。

B2 verb /koʊˈɔːrdɪˌneɪt/

coordinate

調整する

Meaning

to organize people or things so that they work together effectively

Example

We need to coordinate our efforts to finish the project on time.

私たちはプロジェクトを時間通りに終わらせるために努力を調整する必要があります。

B2 noun /ˈkrɪstəl/

crystal

クリスタル

Meaning

a clear, transparent mineral or glass that forms a solid structure with regular patterns

Example

She wore a necklace made of sparkling crystal.

彼女はきらめくクリスタルのネックレスを身につけていました。

B2 verb /kənˈstreɪn/

constrain

制限する

Meaning

to limit or restrict someone or something; to force or compel

Example

The new regulations constrain businesses from polluting the environment.

新しい規制は企業が環境を汚染するのを制限しています。

B2 noun /sərˈkʌmfərəns/

circumference

円周

Meaning

the distance around the edge of a circle

Example

The teacher asked us to calculate the circumference of the circle.

先生は私たちに円周の長さを計算するように頼みました。

B2 verb /klæʃ/

clash

衝突

Meaning

to come into conflict or collision with something or someone.

Example

The two cars clashed in the intersection.

2台の車が交差点で衝突しました。

B2 noun /ˈkʌvərɪdʒ/

coverage

報道

Meaning

The extent or scope of something, such as insurance protection or media reporting.

Example

The news channel provided extensive coverage of the event.

ニュースチャンネルはそのイベントを広範囲に報道しました。

B2 verb /kəmˈpoʊz/

compose

作曲する

Meaning

to create music or writing; to make up; to calm oneself

Example

She composes beautiful songs.

彼女は美しい歌を作曲します。

B2 noun /ˈkrɪtɪk/

critic

批評家

Meaning

A person who judges the merits of something, especially art or literature

Example

The film critic praised the director's latest movie.

映画批評家は監督の最新映画を称賛しました。

B2 noun /ˌkɑn.trəˈdɪk.ʃən/

Contradiction

矛盾; 不一致

Meaning

a combination of statements, ideas, or features which are opposed to one another; inconsistency

Example

There was a clear contradiction between his words and his actions.

彼の言葉と行動の間には明確な矛盾がありました。

B2 adjective /ˈkɒn.trər.i/

Contrary

反対の; 対立する;

Meaning

opposite in nature, direction, or meaning; completely different

Example

Contrary to popular belief, cats can be very social animals.

一般的な信念とは反対に、猫は非常に社交的な動物であることができます。

B2 adjective /ˈkɒnʃəs/

conscious

意識的

Meaning

Aware of and responding to one's surroundings; awake.

Example

She was fully conscious after the surgery.

手術後、彼女は完全に意識が戻った。

B2 noun /ˈsɜːrkɪt/

circuit

回路 / 電気回路

Meaning

A roughly circular line, route, or movement that starts and ends at the same place; also an electrical pathway.

Example

The runners completed the circuit around the park.

ランナーは公園の周りの回路を完了しました。

B2 noun /ˈkʌlprɪt/

culprit

犯人

Meaning

a person who is responsible for a crime or misdeed

Example

The police caught the culprit behind the robbery.

警察は強盗の背後にいる犯人を捕まえた。

B2 adjective /ˈkrɒnɪk/

chronic

慢性的

Meaning

Lasting for a long time or constantly recurring, often describing illness.

Example

She suffers from chronic back pain.

彼女は慢性的な背中の痛みに悩まされています。

B2 verb /kɜːrb/

curb

抑制する / 制御する

Meaning

to restrain, control, or limit something

Example

The government took steps to curb inflation.

政府はインフレを抑制するために措置を取った。

B2 verb /ˈkɒmprəmaɪz/

compromise

妥協する

Meaning

To expose or make vulnerable to danger, suspicion, or disrepute.

Example

Excessive sharing can compromise your privacy.

過度の共有はあなたのプライバシーを危険にさらす可能性があります。

B2 adjective /kənˈsɜːvətɪv/

conservative

保守的な

Meaning

Favoring traditional views and values; resistant to change.

Example

He has conservative views on family and society.

彼は家族と社会について保守的な見解を持っている。

B2 noun /koʊˈɪn.sɪ.dəns/

Coincidence

偶然

Meaning

a remarkable occurrence of events or circumstances without apparent causal connection; chance happening

Example

It was a strange coincidence that they both wore the same dress to the party.

それは奇妙な偶然だった、彼ら二人は同じドレスを着てパーティーに行った。

B2 noun /ˈkʊk.uː/

Cuckoo

カッコウ

Meaning

a bird known for its distinctive call and for laying eggs in other birds' nests

Example

We heard the cuckoo calling from the forest early in the morning.

朝早く、森の中でカッコウの声を聞きました。

B2 noun, verb /kloʊk/

cloak

クローク

Meaning

a loose outer garment; to cover, hide, or disguise

Example

The spy cloaked his identity with a false name.

スパイは偽名で自分の身元を隠した。

B2 verb /ˈkɒnstɪtjuːt/

constitute

構成する

Meaning

To make up, form, or establish something.

Example

These documents constitute the legal agreement between the two parties.

これらの文書は、両者間の法的契約を構成しています。

B2 noun /ˈklʌstər/

cluster

クラスター

Meaning

a group of similar things or people positioned close together

Example

The grapes grew in a tight cluster.

ぶどうは密なクラスターで成長した。

B2 adjective /ˈklɪn.ɪ.kəl/

clinical

臨床的

Meaning

Related to the observation and treatment of patients rather than theoretical study.

Example

The doctor conducted a clinical examination.

医師は臨床検査を行った。

B2 noun /ˈkɑn.ʃəns/

Conscience

良心, モラル, 内なる声

Meaning

an inner feeling or voice viewed as acting as a guide to the rightness or wrongness of one's behavior

Example

His conscience prevented him from lying to his parents about his grades.

彼の良心は、成績について両親に嘘をつくのを止めさせました。

B2 noun /kənˈfɛʃən/

confession

告白

Meaning

a statement admitting that one is guilty of a crime or has done something wrong

Example

The suspect made a full confession to the police.

容疑者は警察に完全な告白をした。

B2 noun /kəˈrʌp.ʃən/

Corruption

腐敗

Meaning

dishonest or fraudulent conduct by those in power; the process of decay or decomposition

Example

The government launched a campaign to fight corruption in public offices.

政府は公共のオフィスでの腐敗と戦うためのキャンペーンを開始しました。

B2 noun kjuːz

cues

手がかり

Meaning

Signals or hints from conversation or environment that help understanding

Example

Facial expressions provide cues about a person's emotions.

顔の表情は人の感情に関する手がかりを提供します。

B2 noun kəˌlæbəˈreɪʃən

collaboration

協力

Meaning

The action of working with someone to produce or create something

Example

International collaboration is necessary to fight pollution.

国際的な協力は汚染と戦うために必要です。

B2 noun /kənˈsɛnt/

consent

同意

Meaning

permission for something to happen or agreement to do something

Example

She gave her consent before the operation.

彼女は手術の前に同意を与えました。

B2 noun /kriːk/

creek

小川

Meaning

a small stream or narrow river

Example

We went fishing by the creek near our house.

私たちは家の近くの小川で釣りをしました。

B2 noun /ˈkɒn.ʃəs.nəs/

consciousness

意識

Meaning

The state of being aware of and able to think about one's existence, sensations, thoughts, and surroundings.

Example

Meditation helps improve consciousness and clarity of thought.

瞑想は意識と考えの明晰さを改善するのに役立ちます。

B2 noun ˌkɒnsəlˈteɪʃən

consultation

相談

Meaning

The action of consulting or discussing; a meeting with an expert or professional to seek advice.

Example

Consultation was essential.

相談は重要でした。

B2 noun /ˈkɒmənˌtɛri/

commentary

Meaning

An expression of opinions or explanations about an event, situation, or text.

Example

The professor's commentary on the novel was insightful.

教授の小説に対するコメントは洞察に満ちていました。

B2 adjective /kənˈtɛntɪd/

contented

満足した

Meaning

Feeling or expressing happiness and satisfaction.

Example

She was contented with her simple life.

彼女はシンプルな生活に満足していた。

B2 noun ˌkɒn.ekˈtɪv.ɪ.ti

connectivity

接続性

Meaning

The state of being connected or interconnected; the capacity for the interconnection of platforms, systems, and applications.

Example

Improved connectivity boosts economic development.

改善された接続性が経済発展を促進します。

B2 adjective /ˈsɛntɪɡreɪd/

centigrade

摂氏度 (センチグレード)

Meaning

Relating to the Celsius temperature scale, where water freezes at 0° and boils at 100°.

Example

The weather forecast predicted 30 degrees centigrade.

天気予報では30度セントグレードと予測されました。

B2 verb /saɪt/

cite

引用する

Meaning

to quote; to mention as an example or proof

Example

The lawyer cites relevant case law.

弁護士は関連する判例法を引用します。

B2 noun /ˈkæs.ər.oʊl bɑːks/

Casserole box

キャセロールボックス

Meaning

a covered dish used for cooking and serving food, especially baked dishes

Example

The casserole box kept the food warm during the dinner party.

キャセロールボックスはディナーパーティーの間、食べ物を温かく保ちました。

B2 noun /ˈkɜːr.tə.si/

Courtesy

礼儀; 優雅;

Meaning

the showing of politeness in one's attitude and behavior toward others; a polite gesture or remark

Example

He showed great courtesy by holding the door open for elderly people.

彼は高齢者のためにドアを開けたまま、非常に礼儀正しさを示しました。

B2 noun /kɜːrd/

Curd

ヨーグルト

Meaning

a white dairy product made by coagulating milk; yogurt

Example

She added fresh curd to the salad for a tangy flavor.

彼女はサラダに新鮮なヨーグルトを加えて、酸味を与えました。

B2 noun /kənˈkʌʃən/

concussion

脳震盪

Meaning

A temporary unconsciousness or shock caused by a blow to the head.

Example

He suffered a concussion after falling from the bike.

彼は自転車から落ちた後、脳震盪を受けました。

B2 verb /kənˈfes/

confess

告白する

Meaning

to admit guilt or wrongdoing; to acknowledge

Example

He confessed his mistake to his teacher.

彼は自分のミスを教師に告白した。

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。

B2 noun/adjective /səˈvɪliən/

civilian

市民

Meaning

a person not in the armed forces or police

Example

The area was evacuated to protect the civilians.

その地域は市民を守るために避難されました。

B2 verb /kənˈfaɪd/

confide

Meaning

To tell someone about a secret or private matter while trusting them not to repeat it.

Example

He confided his worries to his best friend.

B2 noun ˈkɔːrəl ˈriːfs

Coral Reefs

サンゴ礁

Meaning

Underwater structures made from calcium carbonate secreted by corals, forming diverse marine ecosystems.

Example

Saint Martin's Island is known for its coral reefs.

セント・マーチン島はそのサンゴ礁で知られています。

B2 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。

B2 noun /kəmˈplɛksɪti/

complexity

複雑さ

Meaning

The state of being complex; intricacy.

Example

The complexity of the problem required a team of experts.

問題の複雑さは専門家のチームを必要とした。

B2 noun /kwɪˈziːn/

cuisine

料理

Meaning

A style or method of cooking, especially characteristic of a particular country or region.

Example

Italian cuisine is famous all over the world.

イタリア料理は世界中で有名です。

B2 adverb /ˈklɒkwaɪz/

Clockwise

時計回り

Meaning

in the direction that clock hands move; in a circular direction from left to right

Example

Turn the valve clockwise to tighten it.

バルブを時計回りに回して締めてください。

B2 noun /kənˈdʒes.tʃən/

congestion

渋滞

Meaning

A situation in which a place is too blocked or crowded, causing difficulties.

Example

Urban congestion leads to longer travel times.

都市の渋滞は、旅行時間を長くする原因です。

B2 adjective kəˈləʊ.ni.əl

colonial

植民地の

Meaning

Relating to or characteristic of a colony or colonialism, especially involving the control of one country by another.

Example

Colonial rule suppressed local governance.

植民地支配は地元の政府を抑圧した。

B2 noun /ˈtʃeɪmbər/

chamber

部屋

Meaning

a large room used for formal or public events, or a private room.

Example

The king held meetings in his private chamber.

王は自分のプライベートな部屋で会議を開きました。

B2 verb /kənˈsoʊl/

console

慰める

Meaning

to comfort someone who is sad or disappointed; to provide solace

Example

She tried to console her friend after the loss.

彼女は失った後、友達を慰めようとしました。

B2 noun /ˌkɒnsərˈveɪʃən ˈmuːvmənt/

Conservation Movement

保護運動

Meaning

A political, environmental, and social movement that seeks to protect natural resources including plant and animal species as well as their habitat for the future.

Example

The conservation movement began in the 19th century to protect wildlife.

保護運動は19世紀に野生動物を保護するために始まりました。

B2 noun ˈkærɪktər dɪˈvɛləpmənt

character development

キャラクターの成長

Meaning

The process of creating a believable character in fiction by giving the character depth and personality.

Example

The character development of Sydney Carton is profound.

シドニー・カートンのキャラクターの成長は深い。

B2 adverb /kənˈsɪdərəbli/

Considerably

かなり; 相当

Meaning

to a notably large degree; significantly; substantially

Example

The price has increased considerably over the past year.

昨年、価格はかなり上昇しました。

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 verb /ˈkaʊnsəl/

counsel

助言する

Meaning

to give professional advice or guidance to someone

Example

The teacher counseled the students on their career choices.

先生は学生にキャリア選択についてアドバイスしました。

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.

B2 verb /kənˈtæmɪneɪt/

contaminate

Meaning

To make something impure, dirty, or harmful by contact with a poisonous or polluting substance.

Example

The river was contaminated by industrial waste.

B2 noun /klɔː/

Claw

爪

Meaning

sharp curved nail on the foot of an animal or bird

Example

The cat extended its sharp claws to climb the tree.

猫は木に登るために鋭い爪を伸ばした。

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.

B2 verb /kənˈfrʌnt/

confront

立ち向かう

Meaning

to face someone or something directly, especially in a challenge or conflict

Example

She had to confront her fears before making the speech.

彼女はスピーチをする前に恐怖と向き合わなければならなかった。

B2 noun /ˈkeɪ.ɒs/

Chaos

カオス; 混乱; 無秩序

Meaning

complete disorder and confusion; a state of total confusion with no order

Example

The earthquake caused chaos in the city as buildings collapsed and people panicked.

地震は都市でカオスを引き起こし、建物が崩れ、人々がパニックに陥った。

B2 adjective /kɔːrs/

coarse

粗い, ざらざら

Meaning

Rough in texture or manner; not smooth or refined.

Example

The fabric felt coarse to the touch.

その布は触るとざらざらしていた。

B2 noun /kəˈθɒlɪsɪzəm/

catholicism

カトリック教

Meaning

The faith, practice, and church order of the Roman Catholic Church.

Example

Catholicism has a long history and rich traditions.

カトリック教には長い歴史と豊かな伝統があります。

B2 adjective /kræmpt/

cramped

窮屈, 不快適な小ささ

Meaning

uncomfortably small or restricted

Example

The room was so cramped that we could barely move.

部屋はとても窮屈で、ほとんど動けませんでした。

B2 verb /ˈkærəktəraɪz/

characterize

Meaning

to describe or portray the distinctive features or qualities of someone or something

Example

The author characterizes the hero as brave and selfless.

B2 verb /ˈkɒntəmpleɪt/

contemplate

Meaning

to think deeply and carefully about something; to consider thoughtfully

Example

She sat quietly to contemplate her future plans.

B2 adjective /ˈkɔːstli/

costly

高価

Meaning

expensive or causing a lot of money, time, or effort

Example

Their mistake proved to be very costly for the company.

彼らのミスは会社にとって非常に高価であることが証明されました。

B2 adjective /keɪˈɒtɪk/

Chaotic

混沌とした; 秩序のない

Meaning

in a state of complete confusion and disorder

Example

The situation became chaotic after the announcement.

発表後、状況はカオティックになった。

B2 adjective/verb /kəˈrʌpt/

corrupt

腐敗

Meaning

dishonest or morally wrong; to make something impure or evil

Example

The politician was accused of corrupt practices.

その政治家は腐敗行為で告発された。

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 noun /ˌklærɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

clarification

明確化

Meaning

The action of making a statement or situation less confused and more clearly comprehensible.

Example

The manager requested clarification on the project details.

マネージャーはプロジェクトの詳細に関する明確化を求めました。

B2 adjective ˌkɒntrəˈdɪktəri

contradictory

矛盾する

Meaning

Mutually opposed or inconsistent; containing elements that oppose each other.

Example

Their views on education are contradictory.

彼らの教育に対する見解は矛盾しています。

B2 adjective /kənˈvɜːrtəbl/

convertible

オープンカー、屋根が折りたためる車

Meaning

able to be changed into a different form or use; also a car with a roof that can be folded down

Example

She drove her new convertible along the coastal road.

彼女は新しいオープンカーで沿岸道路を走った。

B2 noun /kɔːrps/

corpse

遺体

Meaning

a dead body, especially of a human

Example

The police discovered a corpse in the abandoned house.

警察は廃墟の家で遺体を発見しました。

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。

B2 noun /kəmˈpoʊnənt/

component

コンポーネント

Meaning

a part or element of a larger whole, especially a machine or system

Example

The engine is the most important component of the car.

エンジンは車の最も重要なコンポーネントです。

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。

B2 verb /ˌkoʊ.ɪnˈsaɪd/

coincide

一致する

Meaning

To occur at the same time or to be in agreement.

Example

The meeting coincided with her birthday.

会議は彼女の誕生日と一致しました。

B2 adverb /kənˈtɪnjuəli/

Continually

絶えず; 繰り返し

Meaning

without stopping; repeatedly

Example

She continually checked her phone for messages.

彼女はメッセージのために絶えず電話を確認しました。

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。

B2 noun /kɜːrv/

Curve

曲線; カーブ

Meaning

a line or outline that gradually deviates from being straight; a bend or turn in a road or path

Example

The driver slowed down as he approached the sharp curve in the mountain road.

運転手は山道の急なカーブに近づくとスピードを落としました。

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 /kəʊˌɔːdɪˈneɪʃən/

coordination

調整

Meaning

the process of organizing different elements to work together effectively

Example

The coordination between the teams was flawless.

チーム間の調整は完璧でした。

B2 noun /ˌkɑm.pənˈseɪ.ʃən/

Compensation

補償; 報酬

Meaning

something given or received as an equivalent for services, debt, loss, injury, or suffering; payment or reward

Example

The company provided financial compensation to the workers injured in the accident.

会社は事故で負傷した労働者に対して経済的な補償を提供しました。

B2 noun /koʊˈɔːrdɪˌneɪtər/

coordinator

コーディネーター

Meaning

a person who organizes people or activities so that they work well together

Example

The event coordinator managed everything perfectly.

イベントのコーディネーターはすべてを完璧に管理しました。

B2 adjective /ˈklʌm.zi/

clumsy

不器用

Meaning

awkward in movement or lacking skill

Example

He is so clumsy that he drops things all the time.

彼はとても不器用で、いつも物を落としてしまいます。

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。

B2 adjective /ˈtʃuːzi/

choosy

選り好み

Meaning

very careful in choosing; selective

Example

She is very choosy about the clothes she wears.

彼女は自分が着る服にとてもこだわりがあります。