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C1 noun /kɑst/

Caste

カースト; カースト制度
Meaning
a social class system; a hereditary class of Hindu society
Example
The ancient caste system divided society into different social groups.
古代のカースト制度は社会を異なる社会的グループに分けました。
C1 noun /ˌɪntərˈmiːdiˌɛri/

intermediary

仲介者
Meaning
A person who acts as a link between people in order to try to bring about an agreement; a mediator.
Example
The diplomat served as an intermediary between the two conflicting nations.
外交官は二つの対立する国々の間で仲介者として機能した。
C1 noun /ˈproʊbeɪt/

probate

遺言検認
Meaning
the official proving of a will in a court of law
Example
The family had to go through probate after his death.
家族は彼の死後、遺言検認の手続きを経なければならなかった。
C1 verb; noun /beltʃ/

belch

げっぷをする
Meaning
to expel air noisily from the stomach through the mouth; to emit or pour out suddenly and forcefully
Example
After drinking the soda, he belched loudly.
ソーダを飲んだ後、彼は大きなげっぷをした。
C1 verb /prəˈkjʊər/

procure

調達する
Meaning
to obtain something, especially with effort or difficulty
Example
They managed to procure enough supplies for the expedition.
彼らは遠征のために十分な物資を調達することができました。
C1 noun /ˈmeɪ.triˌɑːrk/

matriarch

Meaning
A woman who is the head of a family or community.
Example
The matriarch of the family made all important decisions.
C1 noun /ˈnep.ə.tɪz.əm/

Nepotism

縁故主義
Meaning
the practice of favoring relatives or friends in business or politics
Example
The company was accused of nepotism in its hiring practices.
その会社は採用活動においてネポティズムを行っていると非難された。
C1 noun /waɪld bɔːr/

Wild-Boar

野生のイノシシ
Meaning
a wild pig that lives in forests and has long curved teeth
Example
The wild boar ran through the forest quickly.
ワイルドボアは森を速く駆け抜けた。
C1 adjective /səˈtɪrɪkəl/

satirical

風刺的
Meaning
containing or using satire to criticize or mock
Example
The satirical cartoon mocked the government's new policy.
その風刺的な漫画は政府の新しい政策を嘲笑しました。
C1 noun /kənˈsɜːvəˌtɔːri/

conservatory

温室 / 音楽と芸術の学校
Meaning
A greenhouse for growing plants or a school for music and the arts.
Example
They grew exotic plants in the conservatory.
彼らは温室でエキゾチックな植物を育てていました。
C1 noun /əˈlɜːrtnəs/

alertness

警戒心
Meaning
the state of being mentally aware and quick to notice or respond; vigilance
Example
The driver maintained a high level of alertness during the long journey.
運転手は長い旅の間、高い警戒心を保った。
C1 adjective /əˈbɪzməl/

abysmal

ひどい / 恐ろしい
Meaning
extremely bad or appalling
Example
The team's performance was abysmal.
チームのパフォーマンスはひどかった。
C1 noun /ˈliːvˌteɪ.kɪŋ/

leave-taking

お別れ
Meaning
an act of saying goodbye; farewell
Example
His leave-taking from his friends was emotional.
彼の友達へのお別れは感動的でした。
C1 verb /ɡreɪt/

grate

すりおろす, 苛立たせる
Meaning
to shred food into small pieces using a grater; to irritate or annoy
Example
She grated the cheese for the pasta dish.
彼女はパスタ料理のためにチーズをおろしました。
C1 verb /ˈdrɪbəl/

dribble

Meaning
to let liquid flow slowly in drops or to move a ball skillfully with repeated small kicks or bounces
Example
The baby dribbled milk on his shirt.
C1 noun /ˈɛn.kleɪv/

enclave

飛び地
Meaning
a distinct area or group enclosed within a larger one
Example
The city has a small Italian enclave where traditions are preserved.
その都市には、伝統が守られている小さなイタリアン飛び地があります。
C1 adjective /ˈæm.ɪ.kə.bəl/

amicable

友好的
Meaning
Having a spirit of friendliness; without serious disagreement or rancor.
Example
They reached an amicable agreement.
彼らは友好的な合意に達しました。
C1 adjective /ˈʃɑːdi/

shoddy

粗末な
Meaning
badly made or done; of poor quality
Example
The contractor did a shoddy job on the repairs.
契約者は修理作業で粗末な仕事をしました。
C1 noun /ˈvɔːrtɛks/

vortex

渦巻き
Meaning
A mass of whirling fluid or air, especially a whirlpool or whirlwind.
Example
The plane was caught in a dangerous vortex of air.
飛行機は危険な空気の渦巻きに巻き込まれました。
C1 noun /ˈɡrɪd.əl/

Griddle

鉄板
Meaning
a flat heating surface for cooking food, typically made of metal
Example
She cooked pancakes on the hot griddle.
彼女は熱い鉄板でパンケーキを作った。
C1 noun /ˈmɛm.breɪn/

membrane

膜
Meaning
A thin layer of tissue or material that covers, separates, or connects structures.
Example
The cell membrane controls the movement of substances in and out of the cell.
細胞膜は物質の細胞内外の移動を制御します。
C1 noun ˈæk.si.əm

axiom

公理
Meaning
A statement or principle that is considered true and does not require proof.
Example
Actions speak louder than words is a well-known axiom.
行動は言葉よりも雄弁である、それはよく知られた公理です。
C1 adjective /ˈtʌtʃi/

Touchy

敏感な
Meaning
easily upset or offended; overly sensitive
Example
He's very touchy about his height.
彼は自分の身長について非常に敏感です。
C1 noun /ˈpluː.mɪdʒ/

plumage

羽毛
Meaning
the feathers covering a bird's body
Example
The peacock's plumage was vibrant and eye-catching.
クジャクの羽毛は鮮やかで目を引いた。
C1 adjective /ˈhɔː.ti/

Haughty

高慢な; 傲慢な
Meaning
arrogantly superior and disdainful; showing excessive pride
Example
She gave him a haughty look and walked away.
彼女は彼に高慢な視線を送り、立ち去った。
C1 noun /braɪn/

brine

塩水
Meaning
Water saturated with salt, often used for preserving food.
Example
The olives were stored in brine to keep them fresh.
オリーブは新鮮さを保つために塩水に保存されました。
C1 adjective /ˈsæljʊˌtɛri/

salutary

有益な
Meaning
Producing good effects; beneficial, especially after something unpleasant.
Example
The accident was a salutary reminder to drive carefully.
その事故は、慎重に運転することを思い出させる有益な教訓でした。
C1 verb /ˈstrætɪfaɪ/

stratify

階層化する
Meaning
to arrange or divide into layers, classes, or categories
Example
The researchers plan to stratify the data based on age groups.
研究者たちは年齢層に基づいてデータを階層化する予定です。
C1 adjective /ˈpɜːrsənəbl/

personable

魅力的
Meaning
having a pleasant appearance and manner; attractive and friendly
Example
The new teacher is very personable and easy to talk to.
新しい先生はとても魅力的で話しやすいです。
C1 noun /ɪˈklɪps/

Eclipse

日食 (太陽または月)
Meaning
an obscuring of light from one celestial body by another; a decline or loss
Example
The total solar eclipse darkened the sky for several minutes.
完全な太陽日食は数分間空を暗くしました。
C1 adjective /ˈljʊərɪd/

lurid

衝撃的で生々しいセンセーショナル
Meaning
shocking or sensational in a vivid way, often involving crime or violence
Example
The newspaper published a lurid account of the crime.
新聞は犯罪について衝撃的な詳細を掲載した。
C1 adjective /ɪˈnuːmərəbəl/

Innumerable

無数; 数えきれない; 無限
Meaning
too many to be counted; countless; infinite in number
Example
There are innumerable stars in the night sky that we cannot see with our naked eyes.
夜空には数えきれない星があり、私たちは裸眼では見ることができません。
C1 noun /ˈnoʊ.və/

Nova

新星
Meaning
a star that suddenly increases greatly in brightness
Example
Astronomers discovered a new nova in the constellation.
天文学者たちは星座で新しいノヴァを発見しました。
C1 verb /ɪmˈboʊl.dən/

embolden

勇気づける
Meaning
To give someone the courage or confidence to do something.
Example
The coach's words emboldened the team to play aggressively.
コーチの言葉はチームを積極的にプレーするように勇気づけました。
C1 noun /meɪl treɪn/

Mail train

郵便列車
Meaning
a train that carries mail and postal packages
Example
The mail train departs every evening to deliver letters across the country.
メール列車は毎晩、国内中に手紙を届けるために出発します。
C1 adjective /ˈkwɑː.drʊ.pəl/

Quadruple

四倍
Meaning
four times as much or as many; consisting of four parts
Example
The company's profits have shown quadruple growth this year.
会社の利益は今年四倍の成長を見せました。
C1 noun /sʌˈmeɪʃən/

summation

合計, 要約
Meaning
The process of adding things together; a summary of points.
Example
The lawyer gave a powerful summation of the case.
弁護士は事件の強力な要約を行った。
C1 adjective fæsˈtɪd.i.əs

fastidious

几帳面な
Meaning
Very attentive to and concerned about accuracy and detail.
Example
She is fastidious about maintaining cleanliness.
彼女は清潔を保つことにとても几帳面だ。
C1 noun /rɪˈmɪt.əns/

Remittance

送金
Meaning
A sum of money sent in payment or as a gift.
Example
The country's economy benefits from expatriate remittance.
その国の経済は、移住者からの送金によって利益を得ている。
C1 noun /ˈɔːrdɪnəns/

ordinance

条例
Meaning
An authoritative rule, law, or decree issued by a city, town, or authority.
Example
The city council passed an ordinance banning smoking in public parks.
市議会は公共公園での喫煙を禁じる条例を可決しました。
C1 noun /ˌloʊkəˈmoʊʃən/

locomotion

移動
Meaning
movement or the ability to move from one place to another
Example
Walking is the most common form of human locomotion.
歩くことは人間の最も一般的な移動の形です。
C1 noun /ˈfoʊk.lɔːr/

folk-lore

民間伝承
Meaning
The traditional beliefs, customs, stories, songs, and practices of a community, passed down through generations.
Example
Bangladeshi folk-lore is rich with myths and legends.
日本の民間伝承は神話や伝説で豊かです。
C1 noun /ˌmæn.ɪ.fɛsˈteɪ.ʃən/

manifestation

表現
Meaning
A visible form or expression of an idea, concept, or feeling; the action of displaying or showing.
Example
His generosity was a manifestation of his kind nature.
彼の寛大さは彼の親切な性格の表現でした。
C1 verb /kəmˈpjuːt/

compute

計算する
Meaning
To calculate or determine by using a computer or mathematical methods.
Example
The software can compute the total cost in seconds.
そのソフトウェアは数秒で総コストを計算できます。
C1 noun (plural of fungus) /ˈfʌndʒaɪ/

fungi

菌類
Meaning
a group of spore-producing organisms such as mushrooms, molds, and yeasts
Example
Fungi play an important role in breaking down organic matter in nature.
菌類は自然界で有機物を分解する重要な役割を果たします。
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。
C1 noun /ˈrɛtrəsˌpɛkt/

retrospect

回顧
Meaning
the act of looking back on or reviewing past events
Example
In retrospect, the decision seemed unwise.
回顧すると、その決定は賢明ではなかったように思えた。
C1 noun /ˌsɑːrdʒənt ˈmeɪdʒər/

sergeant-major

サージェント・メイジャー
Meaning
A senior non-commissioned officer in the army responsible for discipline and administration within a unit.
Example
The sergeant-major inspected the troops before the parade.
サージェント・メイジャーはパレード前に部隊を点検しました。
C1 noun /dɪˈfjuːʒən/

diffusion

Meaning
the spreading of something more widely or the movement of particles from high to low concentration
Example
The diffusion of information on social media is rapid.
C1 noun /ˌrɛtrɪˈbjuːʃən/

retribution

報復, 罰
Meaning
punishment inflicted as vengeance for a wrong or crime
Example
The villagers demanded retribution for the crime committed.
村人たちは犯された犯罪に対して報復を要求しました。
C1 adjective /ɪmˈbrɔɪld/

embroiled

巻き込まれた
Meaning
being deeply involved in a difficult situation, conflict, or scandal
Example
She found herself embroiled in a heated family dispute.
彼女は激しい家族間の争いに巻き込まれているのを見つけた。
C1 adjective /ˈroʊ.ɡɪʃ/

Roguish

いたずらな; 狡猾な
Meaning
mischievous; playfully dishonest
Example
His roguish smile suggested he was up to some mischief.
彼のいたずらな笑顔は、彼が何かいたずらを仕掛けていることを示唆していました。
C1 adjective /kɪˈnɛtɪk/

kinetic

運動エネルギー
Meaning
Relating to or resulting from motion.
Example
Kinetic energy increases as the object moves faster.
物体が速く動くとき、運動エネルギーは増加します。
C1 adjective /ˌæbəˈrɪdʒənəl/

aboriginal

先住民
Meaning
Relating to the original inhabitants of a region.
Example
The museum has a large collection of aboriginal art.
博物館には先住民のアートの大きなコレクションがあります。
C1 noun /ɪˌlæbəˈreɪʃən/

elaboration

詳細な説明 / 拡張
Meaning
the process of adding more detail or expanding on something
Example
The teacher appreciated the student's elaboration of the topic.
先生は学生のトピックの詳細な説明を評価しました。
C1 adjective /ʌnˈkɒm.prə.maɪ.zɪŋ/

Uncompromising

譲歩しない, 妥協しない
Meaning
unwilling to change one's views or to agree about something; showing an unwillingness to make concessions to others
Example
He was uncompromising in his demand for a full apology.
彼は完全な謝罪を要求する際に譲歩しませんでした。
C1 noun /ɪmˌpɜː.sənˈeɪ.ʃən/

impersonation

なりすまし
Meaning
The action of pretending to be another person for the purpose of entertainment or fraud.
Example
Online impersonation is a serious cybercrime.
オンラインでのなりすましは重大なサイバー犯罪です。
C1 verb əˈnaɪ.ə.leɪt

annihilate

完全に破壊する
Meaning
Destroy utterly; obliterate; reduce to nothing.
Example
The explosion annihilated the entire village.
爆発は村全体をアニヒレートしました。
C1 noun ˌes.kəˈleɪ.ʃən

escalation

急激な増加; 上昇。
Meaning
A rapid increase; a rise.
Example
The escalation of production costs impacts profitability.
生産コストの増加は収益性に影響を与えます。
C1 adjective /ˈneɡ.lɪ.dʒə.bəl/

Negligible

無視できる
Meaning
so small or unimportant as to be not worth considering; insignificant
Example
The side effects of this medicine are negligible.
この薬の副作用は無視できるほどです。
C1 noun /ˈɑːdəsi/

odyssey

長い旅
Meaning
a long, adventurous journey; a series of experiences
Example
Her career has been an odyssey of challenges and achievements.
彼女のキャリアは挑戦と成果の長い旅でした。
C1 adjective /ʃruːd/

Shrewd

賢い; 鋭い; 分別のある
Meaning
having or showing sharp powers of judgment; astute
Example
The shrewd businessman made a profitable deal in the competitive market.
その賢いビジネスマンは、競争の激しい市場で利益を上げる取引をしました。
C1 adjective /ˈkælkjʊleɪtɪŋ/

calculating

計算高い
Meaning
acting in a scheming and ruthlessly determined way
Example
He had a cold and calculating approach to business.
彼はビジネスに冷徹で計算高いアプローチを持っていた。
C1 noun /ˌdʒɛr.iˈætrɪks/

geriatrics

老年医学
Meaning
the branch of medicine dealing with the health and care of old people
Example
He specialized in geriatrics to care for the elderly.
彼は高齢者の世話をするために、老年医学を専門にしました。
C1 verb /ˈrɛlɪɡeɪt/

relegate

降格する
Meaning
to assign to a lower rank, position, or category
Example
The manager decided to relegate the player to the bench.
マネージャーは選手をベンチにレリゲートすることを決定しました。
C1 noun /hoʊks/

Hoax

いたずら; だまし; ハッタリ
Meaning
a humorous or malicious deception; something intended to trick or deceive people
Example
The news about aliens landing turned out to be an elaborate hoax created by pranksters.
エイリアンの着陸に関するニュースは、いたずら好きな人たちによって作られた精巧なジョークだったことが判明した。
C1 noun /ˌɪnkɑːrˈneɪʃən/

incarnation

化身
Meaning
the embodiment of a deity, spirit, or quality in a physical form
Example
The monk was considered the incarnation of compassion.
その僧侶は慈悲の化身と見なされていた。
C1 noun /ˈlɪmboʊ/

limbo

不確実性、保留状態
Meaning
A state of uncertainty or neglect; an intermediate or transitional state.
Example
The project was left in limbo after the funding was withdrawn.
資金が撤回された後、プロジェクトは不確実性に置かれました。
C1 noun /ˈaɪ.wɪt.nəs/

Eyewitness

目撃者
Meaning
a person who has seen something happen and can give evidence about it
Example
The police interviewed several eyewitnesses to the accident.
警察は事故の目撃者にインタビューを行いました。
C1 adjective /əˈdɒptɪv/

adoptive

養子の
Meaning
relating to the adoption of a child or the act of taking something as one’s own
Example
She grew up in a loving adoptive family.
彼女は愛情深い養子の家族で育った。
C1 noun /djʊˈrɛs/

duress

強制
Meaning
threats, violence, or pressure used to force someone to do something
Example
She signed the contract under duress.
彼女は強制的に契約書に署名した。
C1 noun /ˈtɜːrmɪnəs/

terminus

終点
Meaning
the final point or end of something, especially the final station on a railway line
Example
The train finally arrived at the terminus after a long journey.
長い旅の後、電車はついに終点に到着しました。
C1 adjective /wɒn/

wan

青白い
Meaning
looking pale or sickly; lacking color or vitality
Example
After the long illness, his face looked wan and tired.
長い病気の後、彼の顔は青白くて疲れて見えた。
C1 noun /ˌmɪdˈsʌm.ər/

midsummer

真夏
Meaning
The middle of summer, often around the summer solstice in June.
Example
We had a festival to celebrate midsummer.
私たちは真夏を祝うためにフェスティバルを開きました。
C1 verb /vaɪ/

vie

争う
Meaning
To compete eagerly with someone in order to do or achieve something.
Example
Several companies are vying for the contract.
いくつかの企業が契約を争っています。
C1 noun /ˈpleɪˌraɪt/

playwright

劇作家
Meaning
a person who writes plays
Example
Shakespeare is considered the greatest playwright of all time.
シェイクスピアはすべての時代で最も偉大な劇作家と見なされています。
C1 adjective /ɪnˈfleɪtɪd/

inflated

膨らんだ
Meaning
excessively increased in size, value, or importance; filled with air or gas
Example
The company faced criticism for its inflated prices.
その会社は膨らんだ価格で批判を受けました。
C1 adjective /maɪˈkroʊ.bi.əl/

microbial

微生物の
Meaning
Related to bacteria, fungi, and other microscopic organisms.
Example
Microbial activity in the soil improves fertility.
土壌中の微生物活動は肥沃度を改善します。
C1 verb /ˈkrɪsən/

christen

洗礼名を付ける
Meaning
to give a name to someone at baptism or to name something officially
Example
They christened the ship after the queen.
彼らは船に女王の名前を付けました。
C1 verb /səˈfɪstɪkeɪt/

sophisticate

洗練する
Meaning
to make something more complex or refined; to educate or develop in taste and manners
Example
Traveling abroad helped sophisticate his worldview.
海外旅行は彼の世界観を洗練させる手助けとなった。
C1 verb /ɪmˈpɪndʒ/

impinge

影響を与える
Meaning
to have an effect or impact on something; to encroach or infringe
Example
The noise from the construction site impinges on our daily activities.
建設現場の音は私たちの日常的な活動に影響を与えます。
C1 adjective /ɡlaɪˈsiː.mɪk/

glycemic

グルコースに関連
Meaning
Relating to the presence of glucose in the blood and how foods affect blood sugar levels.
Example
High-glycemic foods cause a rapid increase in blood sugar.
高グリセミック食品は血糖値を急激に上昇させます。
C1 adjective /ˈsnɒbɪʃ/

snobbish

高慢
Meaning
having or showing the attitude of people who think they are better than others
Example
She seemed snobbish because she avoided talking to the waiters.
彼女はウェイターと話すのを避けたので、高慢に見えました。
C1 verb /bɪˈreɪt/

berate

叱る
Meaning
to scold or criticize angrily
Example
The teacher berated the student for being late.
先生は遅刻した生徒を叱った。
C1 verb /ˈfɜːr.tɪ.laɪz/

fertilize

肥料を施す
Meaning
to make soil or land more fertile by adding substances
Example
Farmers fertilize the fields to increase crop yield.
農家は作物の収穫量を増やすために畑に肥料を施す。
C1 noun /ˌkɔr.diˈæl.ɪ.ti/

Cordiality

友情; 優しさ
Meaning
sincere affection and kindness; warm and friendly behavior
Example
The host's cordiality made all the guests feel welcome and comfortable.
ホストのコーディアリティはすべてのゲストが歓迎され、快適に感じさせました。
C1 noun /tʃɪt/

Chit

メモ、控え
Meaning
a short note, typically a brief informal letter; a voucher for a sum owed
Example
She left a chit on the table asking him to call her back.
彼女はテーブルにチットを置いて、彼に戻って電話するように頼んだ。
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。
C1 verb /ɪmˈpɛrɪl/

imperil

危険にさらす
Meaning
To put in danger or at risk.
Example
Reckless driving can imperil the lives of others.
無謀な運転は他人の命を危険にさらす可能性があります。
C1 noun /ˈsɛmbləns/

Semblance

外見; 偽りの形
Meaning
the outward appearance or apparent form of something, especially when the reality is different
Example
There was only a semblance of order in the chaotic office.
混沌としたオフィスには、秩序の外見だけがあった
C1 noun prəˈfaʊnd ɪˈnɪʃətɪv

profound initiative

深遠なイニシアティブ
Meaning
A deep, meaningful, and significant action or program designed to create change.
Example
A profound initiative can create sustainable changes.
深遠なイニシアティブは持続可能な変化を生み出すことができます。
C1 noun /ˈoʊ.vər spɪl/

Over-spill

オーバーフロー
Meaning
the overflow of liquid from a container; excess that cannot be contained
Example
The overspill from the river flooded nearby farms.
川の溢れが近くの農場を水浸しにした。
C1 noun /ˈkoʊhɔːrt/

cohort

コホート
Meaning
A group of people with a shared characteristic, usually of the same age or with a common experience.
Example
The study tracked a cohort of students over ten years.
その研究は10年にわたり学生のコホートを追跡しました。
C1 adjective ˈsek.tər spəˈsɪf.ɪk

sector-specific

業界特定
Meaning
Relating to or designed for a particular sector or industry.
Example
Sector-specific policies attract targeted investments.
業界特定の政策はターゲット投資を引き付けます。
C1 noun /ˈpɜːʃən/

Persian

イラン出身者またはペルシャ語を話す人
Meaning
a native or inhabitant of Iran; the language spoken in Iran (Farsi)
Example
The Persian language has a rich literary history.
ペルシャ語は豊かな文学的歴史を持っています。
C1 noun /ˈpriːˌkɜrsər/

precursor

前兆
Meaning
Something or someone that comes before another and indicates the approach of something else.
Example
The steam engine was a precursor to modern trains.
蒸気機関車は現代の列車の前兆でした。
C1 adjective /ɪmˈprɒmp.tjuː/

impromptu

即興
Meaning
Done without being planned, organized, or rehearsed; spontaneous.
Example
He gave an impromptu speech at the event.
彼はイベントで即興のスピーチを行いました。
C1 adjective /ˌɪrɪˈprɛsəbl̩/

irrepressible

抑制できない
Meaning
Impossible to control or restrain.
Example
She had an irrepressible urge to laugh during the speech.
彼女はスピーチ中に抑制できない笑いの衝動を隠すことができませんでした。
C1 noun /bɑːrˈbeəriən/

Barbarian

野蛮人; 未開人;
Meaning
a person from an uncivilized group; someone who is cruel or brutal
Example
The ancient Romans considered anyone outside their empire to be barbarians.
古代ローマ人は自分たちの帝国の外にいる者たちを野蛮人と見なしていた。
C1 noun /ˌluː.mɪˈnɒs.ɪ.ti/

luminosity

光度
Meaning
The intrinsic brightness of a celestial object; the quality of emitting light.
Example
The luminosity of the star was measured with advanced instruments.
星の光度は高度な機器で測定されました。
C1 noun /tækˈtɪʃ.ən/

tactician

戦術家
Meaning
a person who is skilled at planning and achieving goals, especially in military or business
Example
Napoleon was a brilliant tactician.
ナポレオンは素晴らしい戦術家でした。
C1 noun /deɪˈtɒnt/

detente

緊張関係の緩和
Meaning
the easing of strained relations, especially between countries
Example
The treaty helped bring about a détente between the two nations.
その条約は、二国間の緊張関係を緩和するのに役立ちました。
C1 adjective /prɪˈzʌmp.tʃu.əs/

presumptuous

生意気な
Meaning
Overconfident, rude, or taking liberties without permission.
Example
It was presumptuous of him to make that decision without consulting others.
他が他の人と相談せずにその決定を下したのは生意気だった。
C1 noun /ˌɑːk.sɪˈmɔːr.ɒn/

oxymoron

オキシモロン
Meaning
a figure of speech where two contradictory terms are combined
Example
The phrase 'deafening silence' is a classic oxymoron.
「耳をつんざくような静けさ」というフレーズは、典型的なオキシモロンです。
C1 noun /ˈhaɪdəweɪ/

hideaway

隠れ家
Meaning
A place used as a retreat or a place to hide.
Example
The cabin in the woods was their secret hideaway.
森の中の小屋は彼らの秘密の隠れ家だった。
C1 noun /ˌɪntərˈmɪʃən/

intermission

休憩
Meaning
A pause or break, especially during a performance or event.
Example
The play had a twenty-minute intermission.
その劇には20分間の休憩がありました。
C1 verb /ˈʃʌdər/

shudder

震える
Meaning
to tremble or shake suddenly, often due to fear, cold, or strong emotion
Example
She shuddered at the thought of walking alone in the dark forest.
彼女は暗い森を一人で歩くことを考えただけで震えた。
C1 noun /ˌkɒn.stəˈleɪ.ʃən/

constellation

星座
Meaning
a group of stars forming a recognizable pattern in the night sky
Example
Orion is one of the most famous constellations.
オリオン座は最も有名な星座の一つです。
C1 adjective /ˌæntiˈsleɪvəri/

antislavery

奴隷制度反対
Meaning
Opposed to the practice or system of slavery.
Example
The antislavery movement gained momentum in the 19th century.
奴隷制度反対運動は19世紀に勢いを増した。
C1 verb /dɪˈfeɪs/

deface

傷つける
Meaning
to spoil the surface or appearance of something, especially by writing or drawing on it
Example
The vandals defaced the wall with graffiti.
ヴァンダルたちはグラフィティで壁を傷つけました。
C1 noun /ˈhaɪ.drəʊˌpaʊər ˌdʒen.əˈreɪ.ʃən/

hydropower generation

水力発電
Meaning
The production of electrical power through the use of the gravitational force of falling or flowing water.
Example
Hydropower generation promotes green energy.
水力発電はグリーンエネルギーを促進します。
C1 verb /ɪˈloʊp/

elope

駆け落ちする
Meaning
to run away secretly in order to get married, especially without parental consent
Example
The young couple decided to elope to another city.
若いカップルは別の都市に駆け落ちすることに決めました。
C1 noun /ˈtæpəstri/

tapestry

Meaning
A piece of thick textile fabric with pictures or designs woven into it, often hung on walls.
Example
The museum displayed an ancient tapestry from the 15th century.
C1 noun /mɒb/

Mob

暴徒; 暴力的に行動するグループ
Meaning
a large crowd of people; a group that acts in a violent way
Example
An angry mob gathered outside the building.
怒った暴徒が建物の外に集まった。
C1 adjective /ˈlækˌlʌstər/

lackluster

輝きがない
Meaning
Lacking in vitality, force, or conviction; uninspired or uninspiring.
Example
The lackluster performance disappointed the audience.
輝きがないパフォーマンスは観客を失望させました。
C1 adjective /klaɪˈmæktɪk/

climactic

クライマティック
Meaning
Relating to the most exciting or important moment of something.
Example
The film ended with a climactic battle scene.
映画はクライマティックな戦闘シーンで終わった。
C1 verb /əˈfɪks/

affix

貼り付ける / 取り付ける
Meaning
to attach or stick something firmly to another thing
Example
Please affix the stamp to the envelope.
切手を封筒に貼ってください。
C1 noun /drɑːft/ (UK), /dræft/ (US)

draught

Meaning
a current of cool air in a room or another confined space; also a portion of liquid, especially beer, served from a barrel or cask
Example
She closed the window to keep out the cold draught.
C1 noun /ˈdʊr.i.ən/

Durian

ドリアン
Meaning
a large spiky tropical fruit known for its strong smell and creamy custard-like flesh
Example
Durian is known as the king of fruits in Southeast Asia despite its pungent odor.
ドリアンは強い匂いにもかかわらず、東南アジアで果物の王として知られている。
C1 noun /ˈlaɪk.nəs/

Likeness

類似性; 似ていること
Meaning
the fact or quality of being alike; resemblance; a portrait or representation
Example
The portrait shows a strong likeness to her grandmother.
ポートレートは彼女の祖母に強い類似性を示しています。
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。