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B2 noun ˈkɔːʃən

caution

注意
Meaning
Care taken to avoid danger or mistakes; a warning or piece of advice.
Example
Researchers issued a caution regarding unsustainable fishing.
研究者たちは持続不可能な漁業について警告を出しました。
B2 verb /kəˈrɛspɒnd/

correspond

通信する
Meaning
to communicate by exchanging letters or messages
Example
I correspond regularly with my old friends.
私は定期的に古い友達と通信しています。
B2 verb /ˈkɑːmpənseɪt/

compensate

補償する
Meaning
to give something to make up for loss or damage; to counterbalance
Example
The company will compensate employees for overtime work.
会社は残業に対して従業員に賠償金を支払う。
B2 noun /ˈkloʊʒər/

closure

閉鎖
Meaning
the action or process of closing something, or the sense of finality or resolution.
Example
The closure of the company left many employees without jobs.
会社の閉鎖により、多くの従業員が職を失いました。
B2 adverb /kənˈsɪstəntli/

consistently

一貫して
Meaning
in a way that does not vary; regularly and dependably
Example
She has been performing consistently well in her studies.
彼女は学業で一貫して良い成績を収めています。
B2 noun /kloʊv/

Clove

クローブ
Meaning
aromatic flower buds of a tree in the family Myrtaceae, used as a spice
Example
She added a few cloves to the mulled wine for extra flavor.
彼女はワインにいくつかのクローブを加えて、風味を増しました。
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 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 noun /ˈkɒmpoʊst/

compost

堆肥
Meaning
decayed organic matter used as fertilizer
Example
The gardener added compost to enrich the soil.
庭師は土壌を豊かにするために堆肥を追加しました。
B2 noun /kɒk/

Cock

雄鶏
Meaning
an adult male chicken
Example
The cock crowed loudly at dawn to wake everyone up.
雄鶏は夜明けに大声で鳴き、皆を起こしました。
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 verb /kənˈfaɪn/

confine

閉じ込める
Meaning
to restrict someone or something within certain limits; to keep someone in a closed space
Example
The prisoner was confined to his cell for 23 hours a day.
囚人は1日に23時間、自分の独房に閉じ込められた。
B2 noun /ˈkoʊ.brə/

Cobra

コブラ
Meaning
a venomous snake with a hood that can be spread when threatened
Example
The cobra raised its hood and hissed at the intruder.
コブラはフードを上げ、侵入者にシューっと音を立てました。
B2 adjective /ˈsɛl.əˌbreɪ.tɪd/

celebrated

有名な
Meaning
Widely known and praised; famous for an achievement.
Example
He is a celebrated author in the field of literature.
彼は文学の分野で著名な作家です。
B2 noun /kəˈrɪz.mə/

charisma

カリスマ
Meaning
Compelling attractiveness or charm that can inspire devotion in others.
Example
His charisma helped him become a great leader.
彼のカリスマは彼を偉大なリーダーにする手助けをした。
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 noun /ˌkɔːrpəˈreɪʃən/

corporation

株式会社
Meaning
A large company or group of companies that is legally recognized as a single entity.
Example
The corporation invested heavily in renewable energy projects.
そのコーポレーションは再生可能エネルギーのプロジェクトに多額の投資を行った。
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 noun /ˈkaʊnsələr/

councillor

議員
Meaning
an elected member of a local council who helps make decisions and represent the community
Example
The councillor spoke to residents about improving local roads.
市議会議員は地域の道路について話しました。
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 /ˈkænjən/

canyon

峡谷
Meaning
A deep gorge, typically one with a river flowing through it.
Example
The Colorado River carved the Grand Canyon over millions of years.
コロラド川は何百万年もかけてグランドキャニオンを作り上げました。
B2 adjective /kəˈmɛndəbl̩/

commendable

称賛に値する
Meaning
deserving praise or approval
Example
Her dedication to the project was truly commendable.
プロジェクトへの彼女の献身は本当に称賛に値した。
B2 noun; verb /ˈkætəlɒɡ/

catalogue

目録
Meaning
a complete list of items, typically one in alphabetical or systematic order; to make a systematic list of items
Example
The library decided to catalogue all new books digitally.
図書館はすべての新しい本をデジタルで目録化することにした。
B2 noun ˈkrɪp.toʊˌkɝː.ən.si

cryptocurrency

暗号通貨
Meaning
Decentralized digital currency operated using blockchain technology.
Example
Bitcoin is the most popular cryptocurrency in the market.
ビットコインは市場で最も人気のある暗号通貨です。
B2 noun kəˈmɪʃ.ən

commission

委員会
Meaning
An official group of people entrusted by a government with a particular function.
Example
The commission recommends constitutional reforms.
委員会は憲法改正を提案します。
B2 adjective /ˈkɜːrtiəs/

courteous

礼儀正しい
Meaning
polite, respectful, or considerate in manner
Example
The staff at the hotel were very courteous to all guests.
ホテルのスタッフはすべてのゲストに非常に礼儀正しく接しました。
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 noun /ˈsɛmɪˌtɛri/

cemetery

墓地
Meaning
a place where dead people are buried
Example
The old cemetery is located at the edge of the village.
古い墓地は村の端にあります。
B2 noun /ˌkɔːriˈændər/

Coriander

コリアンダー
Meaning
aromatic herb with feathery leaves used for flavoring food; also refers to the seeds used as spice
Example
Fresh coriander leaves are sprinkled on top of the curry.
新鮮なコリアンダーの葉がカレーの上にふりかけられます。
B2 noun /kəˈmændər/

Commander

司令官
Meaning
a person in authority over a military unit; leader of armed forces
Example
The commander ordered his troops to advance.
司令官は部隊に前進するよう命じました。
B2 noun/verb /kjuː/

cue

合図
Meaning
A signal or prompt for action; to give a signal.
Example
The actor waited for his cue before entering the stage.
俳優はステージに上がる前にキューを待っていました。
B2 verb /klɪŋ/

cling

幸せ
Meaning
to hold on tightly to someone or something
Example
The child clung to his mother in fear.
彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、幸せを隠せなかった。
B2 noun /ˈklaɪ.mət əˌdæp.teɪ.ʃən/

climate adaptation

気候適応
Meaning
The process of adjusting to current or expected climate change and its effects.
Example
Climate adaptation ensures resilience to change.
気候適応は変化に対する回復力を確保します。
B2 adjective /ˈtʃuː.zi/

Choosey/Choosy

気難しい; 非常に選択的; 好きなことや受け入れることに関して特に気を使う
Meaning
very careful in choosing; selective; particular about what one likes or accepts
Example
He's very choosy about the restaurants where he eats.
彼は食べるレストランにとても気難しい。
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 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 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 adjective /kruːd/

crude

原油
Meaning
in a natural or raw state; not yet processed or refined
Example
The crude oil is processed into fuel and chemicals.
原油は燃料や化学薬品に加工されます。
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 verb /kəˈlæps/

collapse

崩壊する
Meaning
to fall down or inward suddenly; to break down completely
Example
The old building collapsed after the earthquake.
古い建物は地震後に崩壊しました。
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 noun /ˈkɒŋɡrɛs/

congress

会議
Meaning
a formal meeting or assembly, especially of representatives for discussion
Example
The international congress on climate change will be held next year.
気候変動に関する国際会議は来年開催されます。
B2 adjective /ˌkɒm.plɪˈmen.tər.i/

Complimentary

賛辞的な; 無料で提供される; 礼儀として提供された
Meaning
expressing praise or admiration; given or supplied free of charge as a courtesy
Example
The hotel offers complimentary breakfast for all guests.
ホテルはすべてのゲストに無料の朝食を提供します。
B2 noun /ˈkaʊnsəlɪŋ/

counseling

カウンセリング
Meaning
professional guidance or therapy to help resolve personal or psychological problems
Example
She decided to go for counseling after feeling stressed for months.
数ヶ月間ストレスを感じた後、彼女はカウンセリングを受けることを決意しました。
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 noun ˌkɒn.stɪˈtjuː.ʃən

constitution

憲法
Meaning
A body of fundamental principles or established precedents according to which a state is governed.
Example
Constitutional reforms ensure equity.
憲法改正は平等を保障します。
B2 noun /ˈkəʊ.tɪŋ/

coating

コーティング
Meaning
A protective or decorative layer applied to a surface.
Example
A protective coating prevents rust formation.
保護用コーティングは錆の発生を防ぎます。
B2 noun /ˌkɒrəˈleɪʃən/

correlation

相関
Meaning
a mutual relationship or connection between two or more things
Example
Researchers found a strong correlation between diet and heart disease.
研究者たちは、食事と心臓病との間に強い相関関係があることを発見しました。
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 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。
B2 noun /ˈkæt fɪʃ/

Cat fish

ナマズ
Meaning
a freshwater fish with whisker-like barbels around the mouth, commonly found in ponds and rivers
Example
Catfish is often fried and served with rice in Bengali cuisine.
ナマズはしばしば揚げられ、ベンガル料理ではご飯と一緒に出されます。
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 verb /kənˈsɒl.ɪ.deɪt/

consolidate

統合する
Meaning
To combine things in order to make them more effective or easier to handle.
Example
The company aims to consolidate its market position.
会社は市場の地位を統合することを目指しています。
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 noun /ˈklɒzɪt/

closet

クローゼット
Meaning
a small room or enclosed space used for storing clothes or other things
Example
She keeps her winter coats in the closet near the door.
彼女は冬のコートをドアの近くのクローゼットに保管しています。
B2 noun /kənˈfɛkʃəneri/

confectionery

菓子類
Meaning
sweets, candies, and other food items made with sugar
Example
The shop sells a wide variety of confectionery.
その店はさまざまなお菓子を販売しています。
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 noun /kɒd fɪʃ/

Cod fish

タラ
Meaning
A large marine fish with white flesh, commonly used for food
Example
The fisherman caught a large cod fish in the North Atlantic.
漁師は北大西洋で大きなタラを捕まえた。
B2 noun /kənˈvɜː.ʃən/

Conversion

コンバージョン, 変化, 変換
Meaning
The process of changing or causing something to change from one form to another.
Example
High website conversion rates indicate effective marketing.
ウェブサイトのコンバージョン率の高さは、効果的なマーケティングを示しています。
B2 noun /ˈkaʊ.ərd/

Coward

臆病者
Meaning
a person who lacks the courage to do or endure dangerous or unpleasant things
Example
He called himself a coward for not standing up to the bully.
彼はいじめっ子に立ち向かわなかったので、自分を臆病者だと言った。
B2 noun ˈkrɪt.ɪ.kəl ˈθɪŋ.kɪŋ

critical thinking

批判的思考
Meaning
The objective analysis and evaluation of an issue in order to form a judgment.
Example
Critical thinking helps in making informed decisions.
批判的思考は情報に基づいた意思決定に役立ちます。
B2 adjective /kəˈrɛspɒndɪŋ/

corresponding

対応する
Meaning
matching or related to something
Example
The corresponding page in the book explains the process in detail.
本の対応するページは、そのプロセスを詳細に説明しています。
B2 noun /ˈʃeɪndʒ ˈmænɪdʒmənt/

change management

チェンジマネジメント
Meaning
The discipline that guides how we prepare, equip and support individuals, teams and organizations in making organizational change.
Example
Change management ensures smooth transitions.
チェンジマネジメントはスムーズな移行を保証します。
B2 verb /ˈkɒnvɪkt/

convict

有罪判決を下す
Meaning
to find someone guilty of a crime in a court of law
Example
The court convicted him of theft.
裁判所は彼を窃盗罪で有罪とした。
B2 adjective /ˌkɒst.ɪˈfɪʃ.ənt/

cost-efficient

コスト効率的
Meaning
Achieving maximum productivity with minimum wasted effort or expense.
Example
Cost-efficient solutions benefit industries.
コスト効率的な解決策は産業に利益をもたらす。
B2 noun /kɔːrd/

chord

和音
Meaning
A group of musical notes played or sung together; also a straight line segment joining two points on a curve.
Example
She strummed a simple chord on the guitar.
彼女はギターでシンプルな和音を弾いた。
B2 noun kənˈtrækʃən

contraction

収縮
Meaning
The process of becoming smaller; a decrease in size or quantity.
Example
The economic contraction resulted in a rise in unemployment.
経済の収縮は失業率の上昇を招いた。
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。
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 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 ˌkɒn.fɪ.den.ʃiˈæl.ɪ.ti

confidentiality

機密性
Meaning
The state of keeping or being kept secret or private
Example
Confidentiality is crucial in data security.
機密性はデータセキュリティにおいて重要です。
B2 verb /kənˈvɜːs/

converse

会話する
Meaning
to have a conversation; to talk together
Example
They conversed about literature for hours.
彼らは何時間も文学について話し合った。
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。
B2 noun /ˈkɒn.flɪkt ˌrez.əˈluː.ʃən/

conflict resolution

紛争解決
Meaning
The process of finding peaceful solutions to disputes or disagreements between parties.
Example
Conflict resolution is vital for global peace.
紛争解決は世界の平和にとって重要です。
B2 verb /kəmˈpraɪz/

comprise

構成する
Meaning
To consist of or be made up of something.
Example
The committee comprises five members.
委員会は五人のメンバーで構成されています。
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 /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 verb /ˈkæt.ɪ.ɡə.raɪzd/

categorized

分類された
Meaning
Placed in a particular class or group.
Example
The city was categorized as highly polluted.
その都市は高度に汚染されていると分類されました。
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。
B2 adjective /ˈtʃiːzi/

cheesy

安っぽい/過度に感傷的
Meaning
tacky, overly sentimental, or cheap in quality
Example
The movie was funny but a bit too cheesy.
映画は面白かったけど、ちょっと安っぽすぎた。
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 verb /ˈkɒmbæt/

combat

戦う
Meaning
to fight against something, especially to reduce or stop it
Example
The government is taking steps to combat corruption.
政府は汚職と戦うための措置を講じています。
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 noun /ˈkæbɪnət/

Cabinet

キャビネット
Meaning
a piece of furniture with doors and shelves used for storage
Example
The kitchen cabinet is full of dishes and utensils.
キッチンキャビネットは皿と器具でいっぱいです。
B2 adjective /kənˈtɛmpərɛri/

contemporary

現代的な, 現代の
Meaning
belonging to the same time period; modern
Example
She enjoys contemporary art exhibitions.
彼女は現代アートの展示を楽しんでいます。
B2 noun /ˈkæp.tɪv/

Captive

捕虜
Meaning
a person who has been taken prisoner or an animal that has been confined
Example
The captive was held in a small cell for several months.
捕虜は数ヶ月間小さな部屋に閉じ込められていた。
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 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 verb /tʃænt/

chant

唱える
Meaning
to sing or recite in a rhythmic way
Example
The monks chant prayers in the temple.
僧侶たちは寺で祈りを唱える。
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 noun /ˈsaɪkloʊn/

cyclone

サイクロン
Meaning
a large-scale air mass that rotates around a strong center of low atmospheric pressure; a violent tropical storm
Example
The cyclone caused severe flooding along the coast.
サイクロンは沿岸地域に深刻な洪水を引き起こした。
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 /kəˈmɒ.dɪ.tiz/

commodities

商品
Meaning
Raw materials or primary agricultural products that can be bought and sold.
Example
The prices of commodities like oil and gold fluctuate frequently.
石油や金のような商品価格は頻繁に変動します。
B2 adjective /kənˈdɪʃ.ən.əl/

Conditional

条件付き; 条件に依存する
Meaning
dependent on certain conditions; not absolute
Example
The job offer is conditional upon passing the background check.
その仕事のオファーは、バックグラウンドチェックに合格することが条件です。
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 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 noun /ˈkruː.əl.ti/

Cruelty

残酷; 非人道的な扱い; 苦痛を引き起こす行動
Meaning
behavior that causes pain or suffering to others; the quality of being cruel
Example
The documentary exposed the cruelty of factory farming to animals.
ドキュメンタリーは、工場式農業が動物に対して行う残酷さを暴露した。
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 noun/verb /krɪˈtiːk/

critique

批評
Meaning
A detailed analysis and assessment of something, especially a literary, philosophical, or political theory; to evaluate critically.
Example
The professor asked the students to critique each other's essays.
教授は学生にお互いのエッセイを批評するように頼みました。
B2 noun /ˌkɑn.frənˈteɪ.ʃən/

Confrontation

対立
Meaning
a hostile or argumentative meeting or situation between opposing parties; direct challenge or opposition
Example
The confrontation between the two leaders ended without any agreement.
二人のリーダー間の対立は合意なく終わった。
B2 noun /ˈkæriər/

carrier

運送業者
Meaning
A person or thing that carries, transports, or conveys something; also an organization that provides transport services.
Example
The airline is the largest carrier in the country.
その航空会社は国で最も大きな運送業者です。
B2 noun ˈkæp.ɪ.təl.ɪ.zəm

capitalism

資本主義
Meaning
An economic system where trade, industry and production are privately owned and operated for profit.
Example
Capitalism encourages innovation and competition.
資本主義は革新と競争を促進します。
B2 adverb /ˈtʃiːfli/

chiefly

主に
Meaning
mainly; primarily
Example
The festival is celebrated chiefly by young people.
その祭りは主に若者たちによって祝われます。
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 noun /kənˈtɛmpt/

contempt

Meaning
a strong feeling of dislike and lack of respect towards someone or something
Example
He spoke with contempt about the corrupt officials.
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 /ˈkaʊntərˌpɑːrt/

counterpart

対等者
Meaning
a person or thing that corresponds to or has the same function as another
Example
The CEO met with his counterpart in the partner company.
CEOはパートナー企業の対等者と会いました。
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 /kʌlt/

cult

カルト
Meaning
a system of religious veneration and devotion directed toward a particular figure or object
Example
The cult followed their leader with great devotion.
カルトは彼らの指導者に大きな献身をもって従った。
B2 verb kəˈlæbəreɪt

collaborate

協力する
Meaning
To work jointly with others, especially in an intellectual endeavor; cooperate.
Example
Volunteers often collaborate with local organizations.
ボランティアは地元の組織とよく協力しています。
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 /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 adjective /ˈkæθəlɪk/

catholic

カトリック
Meaning
Including a wide variety; all-embracing; relating to the Roman Catholic Church.
Example
She has catholic tastes in music, enjoying everything from jazz to opera.
彼女は音楽にカトリックな趣味を持っており、ジャズからオペラまで何でも楽しんでいます。
B2 noun /kraɪˈtɪəriən/

criterion

基準
Meaning
A standard or rule used to make a judgment or decision.
Example
Honesty is an important criterion for this job.
誠実はこの仕事にとって重要な基準です。
B2 noun /ˈkɒn.trɪ.bjʊ.tər/

contributor

貢献者
Meaning
a person who gives something to help achieve a result
Example
He was a regular contributor to the local newspaper.
彼は地元の新聞の定期的な貢献者でした。
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 adjective /ˈkjuːbən/

cuban

キューバの
Meaning
relating to Cuba, its people, or its culture
Example
We enjoyed delicious Cuban coffee at the café.
私たちはカフェでおいしいキューバのコーヒーを楽しみました。
B2 noun /ˈkʌm.pəs/

Compass

コンパス
Meaning
an instrument for finding direction with a magnetic needle pointing to magnetic north
Example
The hiker used a compass to find the right direction.
ハイカーは正しい方向を見つけるためにコンパスを使った。
B2 noun /ˈkɒntræktər/

contractor

請負業者
Meaning
a person or company that agrees to provide materials or labor to perform a service or do a job
Example
The contractor completed the building project on time.
請負業者は建設プロジェクトを期限内に完了しました。
B2 verb, noun /kəˈmjuːt/

commute

通勤
Meaning
Verb: to travel regularly between home and work; Noun: the journey to and from work.
Example
He commutes two hours every day to reach his office.
彼は毎日オフィスに着くために二時間通勤している。
B2 verb /kəmˈpɛl/

compel

強制する
Meaning
To force or drive someone to do something.
Example
The law compels citizens to pay taxes.
法律は市民に税金を支払うことを強制します。