B2 noun /kəˈtæstrəfi/

catastrophe

災害

Meaning

A sudden and widespread disaster or misfortune.

Example

The earthquake was a catastrophe for the entire region.

地震は地域全体にとって災害でした。

C2 adjective /ˌæpəˈplɛktɪk/

apoplectic

アポプレクティック

Meaning

Extremely angry; furious.

Example

He was apoplectic when he heard about the unfair decision.

彼は不公平な決定について聞いたとき、アポプレクティックでした。

B2 adjective /ˈed.ɪ.bəl/

Edible

食べられる

Meaning

safe to eat; suitable for consumption

Example

Only edible mushrooms should be used in cooking.

料理には食べられるキノコのみを使用してください。

B2 verb /dɪsˈkloʊz/

disclose

開示する

Meaning

to reveal or make information known; to expose

Example

The company must disclose all financial information.

その会社はすべての財務情報を開示しなければならない。

C2 noun /ˌdaɪ.jʊˈret.ɪk/

diuretic

利尿剤

Meaning

A substance that promotes the production of urine.

Example

Coffee has a mild diuretic effect.

コーヒーは軽い利尿作用があります。

A2 noun ˈfriː.dəm

freedom

自由

Meaning

The power or right to act, speak, or think as one wants without hindrance or restraint.

Example

Freedom empowers self-expression.

自由は自己表現を促進します。

C1 adjective daɪˈvɜː.dʒənt

divergent

異なる

Meaning

Tending to be different or develop in different directions

Example

Divergent policies create challenges in collaboration.

異なる政策は協力に挑戦を生み出します。

C1 noun /ˈsɪ.nɪk/

Cynic

皮肉屋; 疑い深い人

Meaning

a person who believes that people are motivated purely by self-interest; someone who is skeptical about human nature

Example

The old cynic believed that politicians only cared about getting votes.

その古い皮肉屋は政治家がただ票を得ることにしか関心がないと信じていた。

B2 adjective /dɪˈprɛst/

depressed

落ち込んでいる

Meaning

Feeling very sad and without hope; in a state of unhappiness.

Example

She felt depressed after losing her job.

彼女は仕事を失った後、落ち込んでいました。

B2 adjective /dɪˈskʌr.ɪ.dʒɪŋ/

Discouraging

落胆させる

Meaning

making someone feel less confident or enthusiastic about doing something

Example

The coach's discouraging words affected the team's morale.

コーチの落胆させる言葉は、チームの士気に影響を与えました。

B1 noun/adjective /ˌkærəktəˈrɪstɪk/

characteristic

特徴

Meaning

A distinguishing quality or feature of a person, place, or thing.

Example

Kindness is a characteristic of true leadership.

親切は真のリーダーシップの特徴です。

C2 adjective /ˈdɒdərɪŋ/

doddering

震えている / 弱い

Meaning

Weak, shaky, or unsteady, especially due to old age.

Example

The doddering professor struggled to climb the stairs.

ドダリング教授は階段を登るのに苦労していました。

C2 noun /əˌɡlɒməˈreɪʃən/

agglomeration

集積

Meaning

A mass or collection of things, sometimes clustered together.

Example

The city is an agglomeration of diverse cultures and communities.

その都市はさまざまな文化とコミュニティの集積です。

A2 noun /ˈdɪfərəns/

difference

違い

Meaning

A point or way in which things are not the same.

Example

There is a big difference between theory and practice.

理論と実践の間に大きな違いがあります。

B1 noun /ˈbles.ɪŋ/

Blessing

祝福; 贈り物;

Meaning

a beneficial thing for which one is grateful; divine favor

Example

Having good health is a blessing that we should cherish.

良い健康を持つことは、私たちが大切にすべき祝福です。

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。

C2 verb /ˈæmbl/

amble

ゆっくり歩く

Meaning

To walk at a slow, relaxed pace.

Example

They amble through the park on Sunday mornings.

彼らは日曜日の朝に公園をゆっくり歩いています。

C2 noun /briːtʃ/

breech

Meaning

The back part of a gun barrel; a position of a baby in the womb where the buttocks or feet come out first at birth.

Example

The rifle was loaded through the breech.

A1 noun /kæn/

Can

缶

Meaning

a metal container for food or drink

Example

I opened a can of soup for lunch.

私は昼食のためにスープの缶を開けました。

C2 noun /ˌniːoʊˈdɑːrwɪnɪzəm/

neo-darwinism

ネオダーウィニズム

Meaning

A modern interpretation of Darwin's theory of evolution, integrating genetics and natural selection.

Example

Neo-Darwinism combines Darwin’s theory of natural selection with modern genetics.

ネオダーウィニズムはダーウィンの自然選択説と現代遺伝学を組み合わせています。

C2 noun /ɪˈluːʒən/

elusion

回避

Meaning

The act of escaping or avoiding something, especially by cleverness or trickery.

Example

His constant elusion of responsibility frustrated his colleagues.

彼の責任逃れは同僚を苛立たせた。

C1 noun /ˌɪməˈrælɪti/

immorality

不道徳

Meaning

the quality of being immoral; behavior that violates accepted moral standards

Example

The community condemned the immorality of the corrupt officials.

地域社会は腐敗した役人の不道徳を非難した。

A2 adjective /pəˈlaɪt/

Polite

礼儀正しい; 尊敬すべき; 丁寧

Meaning

having good manners; respectful; courteous

Example

He was very polite and respectful to everyone.

彼は誰に対しても非常に礼儀正しく、尊敬していました。

C1 noun, adjective, verb /ʃæm/

sham

偽り

Meaning

something that is not what it appears to be; a false or fake thing; to pretend

Example

The deal turned out to be a sham.

その取引は偽りであることが判明しました。

C1 noun /ˈpəʊstˌskrɪpt/

postscript

追伸

Meaning

an additional remark at the end of a letter or text, after the signature

Example

She added a brief postscript to thank him again.

彼女は再度彼に感謝するために簡単な追伸を加えました。

B2 noun ˌsænɪˈteɪʃən

sanitation

衛生

Meaning

Conditions relating to public health, especially the provision of clean drinking water and adequate sewage disposal.

Example

Good sanitation practices are key to preventing infestations.

良い衛生習慣は侵入を防ぐための鍵です。

C2 adjective /ˈtɔːrʃəs/

tortious

不法行為

Meaning

Relating to or involving a wrongful act leading to legal liability.

Example

The company was found guilty of tortious interference with contracts.

その企業は契約への不法干渉で有罪判決を受けた。

A1 noun /ˈdʒænjuˌɛri/

january

一月

Meaning

the first month of the year in the Gregorian calendar

Example

January is often the coldest month of the year.

一月は一年で最も寒い月です。

B2 noun /pʌbˈlɪs.ɪ.ti/

Publicity

宣伝

Meaning

public attention or notice given to someone or something; advertising or promotion

Example

The movie received a lot of publicity before its release.

その映画は公開前に多くの宣伝を受けました。

A1 noun, verb /bʊk/

book

Meaning

A set of written, printed, or blank pages fastened together; to arrange for someone to have a seat, room, or ticket in advance.

Example

I booked a table at the restaurant for dinner.

A2 noun ækt

act

法律

Meaning

A written law passed by a legislative body.

Example

The act was passed in 2023.

その法律は2023年に可決されました。

C1 noun /ɪˈvæp.ər.ə.tɪv ˈkuː.lər/

Evaporative cooler

蒸発冷却器

Meaning

a cooling device that uses water evaporation to reduce air temperature

Example

The evaporative cooler works best in dry climates.

蒸発冷却器は乾燥した気候で最も効果的に機能します。

B1 adjective ˌiːkəˈnɒmɪk

economic

経済的

Meaning

Relating to economics or the economy.

Example

The issue had significant economic implications.

その問題には重要な経済的影響がありました。

A2 noun /ʌmˈbrɛlə/

umbrella

傘

Meaning

A device used for protection against rain or sun, typically consisting of a collapsible canopy mounted on a central rod.

Example

She opened her umbrella as it started to rain.

雨が降り始めたので、彼女は傘を開いた。

A2 adverb /ˈklɪrli/

clearly

はっきりと

Meaning

In a way that is easy to perceive, understand, or see.

Example

She spoke clearly so that everyone could understand.

彼女はみんなが理解できるように、はっきりと話した。

C2 verb /ˈɪməleɪt/

immolate

犠牲にする/焼死させる

Meaning

To kill or sacrifice, especially by burning.

Example

The protesters threatened to immolate themselves in front of the building.

抗議者たちは建物の前で自ら火にくべると脅した。

C1 verb /rɒmp/

romp

楽しく遊ぶ

Meaning

to play or move in a lively, carefree, and energetic way

Example

The children romped happily in the garden.

子供たちは庭で楽しそうに遊んでいました。

C1 noun /fɔːrˈkloʊʒər/

foreclosure

差し押さえ

Meaning

The legal process by which a lender takes control of a property from a borrower who has failed to make payments.

Example

The family lost their home due to foreclosure after missing several mortgage payments.

その家族は複数回のモーゲージ支払いを逃したため、差し押さえで家を失いました。

C1 noun /ɪkˈspoʊnənt/

exponent

指数

Meaning

a person who supports, promotes, or explains an idea; in math, a symbol denoting power

Example

She is a leading exponent of modern dance.

彼女は現代舞踏の先駆者です。

C1 noun /ˈkænən/

canon

規範

Meaning

A general law, rule, principle, or collection of sacred books accepted as genuine.

Example

The book is now considered part of the literary canon.

その本は現在、文学の規範の一部と見なされています。

C1 adjective /əˈvɜːrs/

averse

嫌悪

Meaning

having a strong dislike of or opposition to something

Example

He was averse to taking unnecessary risks.

彼は不必要なリスクを取ることに嫌悪感を抱いていた。

C1 adjective /ˈtʃɛkərd/

chequered

チェッカード

Meaning

Having a pattern of squares, or marked by varied and contrasting experiences or periods.

Example

He had a chequered career with both great successes and failures.

彼は大きな成功と失敗を経験したチェッカードなキャリアを持っていた。

C1 adjective /ˈlæk.tɪk/

lactic

乳または乳酸に関連する

Meaning

Relating to milk or lactic acid.

Example

Intense exercise can lead to a buildup of lactic acid in the muscles.

激しい運動は筋肉に乳酸が蓄積される原因となることがあります。

C1 verb /ˈɛnərˌdʒaɪz/

energize

活性化する

Meaning

To give energy or vitality to something or someone.

Example

The motivational speech helped energize the team.

モチベーションスピーチはチームを活性化するのに役立ちました。

B2 noun /ˈɪm.pʌls/

Impulse

衝動; 突然の欲求

Meaning

a sudden strong and unreflective urge or desire to act; a driving force or motivation

Example

She bought the expensive dress on impulse and later regretted the purchase.

彼女は衝動で高価なドレスを買い、後でその購入を後悔しました。

A1 noun/verb /maɪnd/

mind

心 / 世話する

Meaning

the part of a person that enables them to think, feel, and reason; to pay attention or take care

Example

Please mind the gap between the train and the platform.

列車とプラットフォームの間の隙間に注意してください。

C1 adjective ˌæv.ɒ̃ˈɡɑːd

avant-garde

前衛的

Meaning

New and experimental; characterized by departure from or rejection of accepted standards.

Example

Avant-garde designs redefine the dining experience.

アヴァン・ガルドデザインはダイニング体験を再定義します。

B1 noun /ˈmɑː.kɪ.tɪŋ/

Marketing

マーケティング, 広告, プロモーション

Meaning

The activity, set of institutions, and processes for creating, communicating, delivering, and exchanging offerings that have value for customers, clients, partners, and society at large.

Example

Digital marketing has transformed business strategies.

デジタルマーケティングはビジネス戦略を変革しました。

A1 verb /wɪn/

win

勝つ

Meaning

to be successful or victorious in a contest or competition

Example

Our team will win the championship.

私たちのチームはチャンピオンシップで勝つでしょう。

B1 noun /ˈmelədi/

Melody

メロディ; 音楽の旋律

Meaning

A sequence of single notes that is musically satisfying; a tune

Example

She hummed a beautiful melody while cooking dinner.

彼女は夕食を作りながら、美しいメロディを口ずさんでいました。

B2 noun /ˈpaɪpˌlaɪn/

pipeline

パイプライン

Meaning

a long tube through which liquids or gases are transported

Example

The company is building a new pipeline to transport natural gas.

その会社は天然ガスを輸送するための新しいパイプラインを建設しています。

C2 noun /ˈvɜːrdɪɡriːs/

verdigris

緑青

Meaning

A green or bluish deposit that forms on copper, brass, or bronze surfaces due to oxidation.

Example

The old statue was covered in verdigris after years of exposure to the rain.

古い像は長年の雨にさらされた後、緑青で覆われていた。

C1 noun /ˈstaɪpend/

Stipend

奨学金

Meaning

a fixed regular sum paid as a salary or allowance

Example

The research student receives a monthly stipend for living expenses.

研究学生は生活費のために毎月奨学金を受け取ります。

B2 noun/verb /briːtʃ/

breach

違反

Meaning

A violation or breaking of a law, agreement, or code of conduct; an act of breaking or failing to observe a law, agreement, or code of conduct.

Example

The company faced a breach of data security.

会社はデータセキュリティの違反に直面しました。

C1 noun ˈvæljuː beɪst ˌɛdjuːˈkeɪʃən

value-based education

価値に基づく教育

Meaning

Education that emphasizes moral principles and ethical values.

Example

Value-based education shapes moral character.

価値に基づく教育は道徳的な性格を形成します。

C1 adjective /dɪˈmɪnjətɪv/

diminutive

非常に小さい

Meaning

extremely or unusually small

Example

Despite his diminutive size, he was a powerful leader.

その非常に小さい体格にもかかわらず、彼は強力なリーダーだった。

A2 noun /ˈkrɪk.ɪt/

Cricket

コオロギ

Meaning

a jumping insect that makes a chirping sound by rubbing its wings together

Example

We could hear crickets chirping in the evening.

私たちは夕方にコオロギの鳴き声を聞くことができました。

C2 verb /ˈsɛreɪt/

serrate

ギザギザの縁を作る

Meaning

To make a saw-toothed edge or notched margin.

Example

The craftsman serrated the knife blade for better cutting.

職人はより良い切断のためにナイフの刃をセレイトしました。

C2 verb /ˈɛmɪt/

emmet

アリ

Meaning

an ant; a small insect

Example

The emmet carried food to its nest.

アリは食べ物を巣に運びました。

C1 noun /ˈɪnsɪdəns/

incidence

発生率

Meaning

the occurrence, rate, or frequency of something

Example

The incidence of road accidents has decreased this year.

今年の道路事故の発生率は減少しました。

C2 verb /ˈɔːreɪt/

orate

演説する

Meaning

To speak in a formal, often pompous manner

Example

He began to orate at the ceremony.

彼は式で演説を始めました。

A2 adjective /ˈkloʊ.sɪst/

closest

最も近い

Meaning

nearest in distance or relationship

Example

He is my closest friend.

彼は私の最も親しい友人です。

C1 verb /rɪˈmjuːnəreɪt/

remunerate

報酬を支払う

Meaning

To pay someone for services or work done.

Example

The company will remunerate employees fairly for their overtime.

会社は残業に対して従業員に公正な報酬を支払います。

B1 noun /ˈpæsɪŋ/

passing

通過, 死

Meaning

the act of moving past something or the end of someone's life

Example

The passing of the leader was a great loss for the nation.

リーダーの死は国にとって大きな損失でした。

C2 verb /bɪˈsmɪər/

besmear

汚す

Meaning

to smear or cover with a sticky or dirty substance; to soil

Example

His clothes were besmeared with mud.

彼の服は泥で汚れていた。

C1 verb ɪɡˈzɛm.plɪ.faɪ

exemplify

例示する

Meaning

To be a typical example of or to illustrate something clearly, to show as an example or demonstrate.

Example

His dedication exemplifies true leadership.

彼の献身は真のリーダーシップを例示しています。

B2 verb /ˈtɜːrmɪˌneɪt/

terminate

終了する

Meaning

to bring something to an end or to stop something from continuing

Example

The company decided to terminate his contract.

会社は彼の契約を終了することを決定した。

C2 noun /ˈdeɪ.mæn/

day-man

日雇い労働者

Meaning

a worker employed by the day; a day laborer

Example

The farmer hired a day-man to help with the harvest.

農家は収穫を手伝うために日雇い労働者を雇いました。

C1 noun ˈflɔː.rə ænd ˈfɔː.nə

flora and fauna

フローラとファウナ

Meaning

The plants and animals of a particular region, habitat, or geological period.

Example

The Galápagos Islands have unique flora and fauna.

ガラパゴス諸島には独特のフローラとファウナがあります。

C2 verb /əˈdjuːs/

adduce

証拠や理由を提供する

Meaning

To provide evidence or reasons to support an argument or idea.

Example

The lawyer adduced several examples to support his case.

弁護士は自分のケースを支持するためにいくつかの例を挙げた。

B1 noun /feɪθ/

Faith

信念; 信頼; 宗教的信仰;

Meaning

complete trust or confidence in someone or something; strong belief in religion

Example

She had unwavering faith in her team's ability to succeed.

彼女はチームの成功能力に揺るぎない信念を持っていました。

A2 noun/adjective /ˈekspɜːt/

expert

専門家

Meaning

a person who has a lot of knowledge or skill in a particular area

Example

He is an expert in computer programming.

彼はコンピュータプログラミングの専門家です。

C2 verb /ʌnˈkaʊtʃ/

uncouch

ソファから取り除く（稀な意味）

Meaning

to remove from a couch or to release from being laid down (rare/archaic usage)

Example

The surgeon attempted to uncouch the cataract.

外科医は白内障を取り除こうとしました。

C2 noun /əˈpɒstəsi/

apostasy

背教

Meaning

The abandonment or renunciation of a religious or political belief.

Example

His public apostasy shocked his followers.

彼の公然の背教は彼の支持者を驚かせました。

C2 noun /fɪˈlɒl.ə.dʒɪst/

philologist

言語学者

Meaning

a person who studies languages and their history

Example

The philologist analyzed ancient texts to understand language evolution.

言語学者は古代の文献を分析して、言語の進化を理解しようとした。

B2 noun /ɪnˈθuziæst/

enthusiast

熱狂的なファン

Meaning

a person who is very interested in a particular activity or subject

Example

He is a football enthusiast and watches every match.

彼はサッカーenthusiastで、毎試合見ています。

A2 noun /ˈblæŋ.kɪt/

Blanket

毛布

Meaning

a large piece of woolen or similar material used as a covering for warmth

Example

She wrapped herself in a warm blanket on the cold night.

彼女は寒い夜に暖かい毛布に包まれました。

A1 noun /kʌp/

Cup

カップ

Meaning

a small, round container, typically with a handle, used for drinking tea, coffee, or other hot beverages

Example

She drank tea from her favorite ceramic cup.

彼女はお気に入りの陶製カップからお茶を飲みました。

B1 noun /treɪd/

trade

貿易

Meaning

The action of buying and selling goods and services.

Example

Trade agreements foster economic development.

貿易協定は経済発展を促進します。

B2 verb /ɪmˈbɛd/

embed

埋め込む

Meaning

to fix something firmly into a surrounding mass or context

Example

The journalist was embedded with the military unit.

ジャーナリストは軍事ユニットに埋め込まれていた。

C1 noun /ˈʌp.ʃɒt/

Upshot

結果; 結論

Meaning

the final result or outcome of a series of events; conclusion

Example

The upshot of the meeting was a decision to postpone the project.

会議の結果はプロジェクトの延期を決定することでした。

C1 noun /ˈvæntɪdʒ/

vantage

有利な位置

Meaning

a position or situation that gives an advantage or a good view

Example

From this vantage, we could see the entire valley.

この位置から、私たちは谷全体を見ることができました。

B2 noun /loʊf/

Loaf

パン

Meaning

a shaped mass of bread baked as a unit

Example

She bought a fresh loaf of bread from the bakery.

彼女はパン屋で新鮮なパンを買いました。

B2 noun /taɪd/

Tide

潮汐

Meaning

the alternate rising and falling of the sea, usually twice in each lunar day, due to the attraction of the moon and sun

Example

The fishermen waited for high tide to launch their boats.

漁師たちは高潮を待ってボートを出すために待っていました。

C2 noun /ˌpærəˈɡɔːrɪk/

paregoric

アヘンを含む薬

Meaning

a medicine containing opium, once used to relieve pain and diarrhea

Example

Doctors once prescribed paregoric to treat diarrhea in children.

医師はかつて子供の下痢を治療するためにパレゴリックを処方していた。

B2 noun /ˈməʊtərɪst/

motorist

自動車運転者

Meaning

a person who drives a motor vehicle, especially a car or motorcycle

Example

The motorist stopped to help after seeing the accident on the highway.

自動車運転者は事故を見て車を止め、助けました。

C1 noun /pɔl/

Pall

棺の上に広げる布; 陰鬱な雰囲気を作り出す暗いカバー

Meaning

a cloth spread over a coffin; a dark covering that creates a gloomy atmosphere

Example

A pall of smoke hung over the burning building.

煙のヴェールが燃える建物の上に掛かっていた。

B2 noun ˌɪn.stəˈleɪ.ʃən

installation

インストール

Meaning

The action or process of installing someone or something, or of being installed.

Example

The installation of the submarine cable is almost complete.

海底ケーブルのインストールはほぼ完了しています。

C2 noun /ɪnˈtɛstəsi/

intestacy

遺言なしで死亡

Meaning

The condition of dying without having made a valid will.

Example

His estate was divided according to the laws of intestacy.

彼の財産は遺言なしでの法則に従って分けられた。

C1 verb /ˈprɒfər/

proffer

提供する、提示する

Meaning

to offer something for acceptance; to present

Example

She proffered her hand as a sign of friendship.

彼女は友情の印として手を差し出しました。

B2 noun /ˈreɪn.dʒər/

ranger

レンジャー

Meaning

A person responsible for protecting and managing forests, parks, or natural areas.

Example

The park ranger guided the tourists through the forest trail.

公園のレンジャーは観光客を森の小道を案内しました。

A2 verb /pæs/

pass

Meaning

to move past or beyond something

Example

He passed the test with flying colors.

C1 noun /ˈrɛtɪsəns/

reticence

沈黙

Meaning

the quality of being reserved or unwilling to speak freely

Example

His reticence made it difficult to know what he was thinking.

彼の沈黙は、彼が何を考えているのかを知るのを難しくしました。

B2 adjective /ɪmˈpɪəriəl/

imperial

帝国の

Meaning

Relating to an empire or emperor; having supreme authority.

Example

The imperial palace was a symbol of the emperor's power.

インペリアル宮殿は皇帝の力の象徴でした。

C1 adjective /ˈrep.jə.tə.bəl/

Reputable

評判の良い

Meaning

having a good reputation; respected and trusted

Example

She works for a reputable law firm in the city.

彼女はその都市の評判の良い法律事務所で働いています。

B2 adjective /ˈiːtəbl̩/

eatable

食べられる

Meaning

suitable or safe for eating

Example

The berries are not only eatable but also quite tasty.

そのベリーは食べられるだけでなく、かなりおいしいです。

B2 adjective /ˈded.li/

Deadly

致命的な; 死亡の; 危険な

Meaning

causing or able to cause death; extremely dangerous; lethal

Example

The deadly poison killed the plant instantly.

致命的な毒はその植物を瞬時に殺しました。

B1 noun /bend/

Bend

カーブ; 曲がり角

Meaning

a curved or angled part of something; a turning point in a road or river

Example

There is a sharp bend in the river ahead.

川の先に鋭いカーブがあります。

C2 adjective /ˈræfɪʃ/

raffish

型破りで少し評判が悪いが魅力的

Meaning

unconventional and slightly disreputable but attractive

Example

He had a raffish charm that made him popular in the city.

彼は街で人気がある理由は、レイフィッシュな魅力があったからだ。

C1 adjective /ˈɔːrəl/

aural

聴覚の

Meaning

Relating to the ear or the sense of hearing.

Example

The lecture was an aural experience as well as an intellectual one.

講義は聴覚的な体験であり、知的な体験でもありました。

C1 adjective /ɪkˈskruːʃieɪtɪŋ/

excruciating

耐えられない痛み

Meaning

causing extreme physical or mental pain

Example

She was in excruciating pain after the accident.

彼女は事故の後、耐えられない痛みを感じていた。

C1 adjective /ɪnˈveə.ri.ə.bəl/

Invariable

不変の; 一定の; 常に同じ

Meaning

never changing; constant; always the same

Example

His invariable routine includes morning exercise and coffee.

彼の不変のルーチンには、朝の運動とコーヒーが含まれています。

C1 adjective /ˌrɛprɪzɛnˈteɪʃənl̩/

representational

表現的

Meaning

Relating to or depicting something in a realistic or symbolic way.

Example

The artist preferred a representational style of painting.

アーティストは表現的な絵画スタイルを好んでいました。

B1 verb /rɪˈspɒnd/

respond

Pending

保留中; 未決定; 進行中

Meaning

awaiting; not yet decided or settled; in the process of being completed

Example

The application is still pending approval.

申請はまだ承認待ちです。

B1 verb /rɪˈfɜː/

refer

参照する

Meaning

to mention or allude to something; to direct someone to a source of information

Example

Please refer to page 45 for more details.

詳細については、ページ45をご参照ください。

C2 noun /əˈblɪkwɪti/

obliquity

歪み

Meaning

Deviation from moral or usual conduct; indirectness or lack of straightforwardness.

Example

The politician was criticized for the obliquity of his answers.

その政治家は、彼の答えの歪みについて批判された。

C1 noun /kəˈmoʊʃən/

commotion

騒ぎ

Meaning

A state of noisy confusion or disturbance.

Example

The sudden commotion in the market drew everyone's attention.

市場での突然の騒ぎがみんなの注目を集めた。

B2 adjective /mjuːt/

Mute

無言の; 話せない; 音がない

Meaning

silent; unable to speak; without sound

Example

He remained mute during the entire meeting.

彼は会議中ずっと無言だった。

C1 adjective /ˈstɒdʒi/

stodgy

退屈な、時代遅れな

Meaning

Dull, uninspired, or old-fashioned; also heavy and hard to digest when referring to food.

Example

The lecture was so stodgy that many students struggled to stay awake.

その講義はあまりにも退屈で、多くの学生が目を覚ますのに苦労しました。

C1 noun ˌpriː.dɪs.pəˈzɪʃ.ən

predisposition

素因

Meaning

A natural tendency or inclination toward a particular behavior or condition.

Example

Genetic factors can influence a person's predisposition to diseases.

遺伝的要因は、病気に対する人の素因に影響を与える可能性があります。

A2 noun /fɒks/

Fox

キツネ

Meaning

a wild animal related to dogs, with a pointed face and thick fur

Example

The red fox is known for its cunning nature.

赤いキツネはそのずる賢い性格で知られています。

B1 noun /ˈdez.ət/

Desert

砂漠

Meaning

a barren area of landscape with little precipitation; an arid region with sparse vegetation

Example

The Sahara Desert is one of the largest hot deserts in the world.

サハラ砂漠は世界で最も大きな熱砂漠の一つです。

C1 noun /ɪnˌtɪmɪˈdeɪʃən/

intimidation

威圧

Meaning

The action of frightening or threatening someone to make them do something.

Example

The workers reported cases of intimidation by the management.

労働者たちは経営陣による威圧の事例を報告しました。

C2 verb /dɪˈkæmp/

decamp

逃げる

Meaning

To depart suddenly or secretly, often to avoid trouble or escape.

Example

The thief decamped before the police arrived.

泥棒は警察が到着する前に逃げました。

B1 noun /ˈviː.ɪ.kəlz/

Vehicles

乗り物

Meaning

machines used for transporting people or goods from one place to another

Example

There are many different types of vehicles on the road today.

今日、道路にはさまざまな種類の乗り物があります。

C2 noun /ɛnˈkoʊmiəm/

encomium

賛辞

Meaning

A speech or piece of writing that praises someone or something highly.

Example

He delivered an encomium to his retiring teacher.

彼は退職する教師に対して賛辞の演説をしました。

C1 noun /ˌsəʊ.ʃi.əʊˈek.ə.nɒm.ɪk ˈprɒɡ.res/

socioeconomic progress

社会経済的進歩

Meaning

Advancement in both social and economic conditions of a society or community.

Example

Socioeconomic progress uplifts marginalized communities.

社会経済的進歩は、疎外されたコミュニティを引き上げます。

B2 noun /ˌkwes.tʃəˈneər/

questionnaire

アンケート

Meaning

a set of written questions used to collect information or opinions

Example

Participants filled out a detailed questionnaire about their habits.

参加者は自分の習慣についての詳細なアンケートに記入しました。

C2 adjective /ˈkɒr.ə.ɡeɪ.tɪd/

corrugated

波形または折りたたまれた

Meaning

shaped into ridges and grooves; wrinkled or folded

Example

The roof was made of corrugated metal sheets.

屋根は波形の金属板で作られていました。

A2 noun ˈɡʌvəmənt

government

政府

Meaning

The governing body of a nation, state, or community; the system by which a state or community is governed.

Example

The government rejected the demands.

政府は要求を拒否した。