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C1 noun /ˈkævərn/

cavern

洞窟
Meaning
a large cave or chamber in a cave
Example
The explorers entered a dark cavern beneath the mountain.
探検家たちは山の下にある暗い洞窟に入った。
C1 noun/verb /ˈhɛmərɪdʒ/

hemorrhage

出血
Meaning
A significant loss of blood from a ruptured blood vessel, or to lose blood heavily.
Example
The patient suffered a severe brain hemorrhage.
患者は重度の脳出血に苦しんでいます。
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 /ɪnˈflæməbəl/

Inflammable

可燃; 発火性
Meaning
easily set on fire; flammable; combustible
Example
The inflammable material caught fire quickly.
その可燃性材料はすぐに火をつけました。
C1 verb ˈplʌmɪtɪŋ

plummeting

急落
Meaning
Falling or dropping suddenly and steeply; decreasing rapidly
Example
The fertility rate in Bangladesh is plummeting.
バングラデシュの出生率は急落しています。
C1 noun /ˈmælɪs/

Malice

悪意; 憎しみ; 敵意;
Meaning
The intention or desire to do evil; ill will
Example
There was no malice in his criticism, just honest feedback.
彼の批評には悪意はなかった、ただの正直なフィードバックだった。
C1 noun /ɪˈlɛk.trəʊ.laɪts/

electrolytes

電解質
Meaning
Minerals in body fluids that carry an electric charge and are essential for many bodily functions.
Example
Electrolytes help maintain proper fluid balance in the body.
電解質は体内の液体のバランスを維持するのに役立ちます。
C1 verb /ɪnˈsɪnjueɪt/

insinuate

Meaning
To suggest or hint something indirectly and often unpleasantly.
Example
He insinuated that she had lied about her qualifications.
C1 verb /ˈnɛsəl/

nestle

寄り添う
Meaning
to settle or lie comfortably within or against something
Example
The child nestled into her mother's arms.
その子供は母親の腕に寄り添いました。
C1 noun /ˈflɔː.rə/

flora

特定の地域や生息地に見られる植物生命
Meaning
The plant life found in a particular region or habitat.
Example
The Amazon rainforest is home to a vast flora diversity.
アマゾンの熱帯雨林は豊かなフローラの多様性の家です。
C1 noun /əˈtjuːn.mənt/

attunement

調和
Meaning
Being in harmony or responsive to someone's emotional state.
Example
Attunement to emotions improves relationships.
感情への調和は関係を改善する。
C1 adjective dʒuːˈdɪʃ.əs

judicious

賢明
Meaning
Having, showing, or done with good judgment or sense; wise and careful.
Example
A judicious decision can prevent future problems.
賢明な決定は未来の問題を防ぐことができます。
C1 verb /ɪnˈterəˌɡeɪt/

interrogate

尋問する
Meaning
to ask someone questions in a thorough and formal way; to question intensively
Example
The police interrogated the suspect for hours.
警察は容疑者を何時間も尋問した。
C1 noun /ˌʌnriˈælɪti/

unreality

非現実感
Meaning
the state or quality of being unreal; lack of reality or truth
Example
The dreamlike setting gave the story a sense of unreality.
夢のような舞台は物語に非現実感を与えた。
C1 noun prɪˌsɪp.ɪˈteɪ.ʃən

precipitation

降水
Meaning
Rain, snow, sleet, or hail that falls to or condenses on the ground.
Example
Annual precipitation levels are decreasing.
年間降水量は減少しています。
C1 adjective ˈfjuː.taɪl

futile

無駄な
Meaning
Incapable of producing any useful result; pointless.
Example
His attempts to change the situation were futile.
状況を変えるための彼の試みは無駄だった。
C1 noun/adjective /ˈbæstərd/

bastard

私生児
Meaning
a child born to unmarried parents (offensive); also used informally as an insult or to describe something unpleasant
Example
He called him a bastard in anger.
彼は怒りで彼をバスタードと呼んだ。
C1 verb /ɪnˈkɜːr/

incur

負う
Meaning
To bring upon oneself something undesirable, usually as a result of actions.
Example
He incurred a fine for parking in the wrong place.
彼は間違った場所に駐車して罰金を科せられた。
C1 noun/verb /ˈdiːkɔɪ/

decoy

おとり
Meaning
something or someone used to lure or mislead
Example
The hunters used a wooden duck as a decoy.
狩人たちは木製のカモをデコイとして使った。
C1 noun /ˈdʒɑːr.ɡən/

jargon

専門用語
Meaning
Specialized or technical language used by a particular group or profession.
Example
The lawyer’s explanation was full of legal jargon.
弁護士の説明は法律専門用語でいっぱいでした。
C1 adjective /ˈperɪʃəbəl/

Perishable

腐りやすい
Meaning
liable to decay quickly; short-lived
Example
Store perishable foods in the refrigerator.
腐りやすい食品は冷蔵庫に保管してください。
C1 noun /ˈstaɪləs/

stylus

スタイラス
Meaning
a small tool used for writing, drawing, or touching screens
Example
She used a stylus to draw on her tablet.
彼女はタブレットで絵を描くためにスタイラスを使用しました。
C1 adjective /ˌɪn.səbˈstæn.ʃəl/

insubstantial

不十分な
Meaning
Lacking strength, substance, or solidity.
Example
The evidence provided was insubstantial and unconvincing.
提供された証拠は不十分で説得力がなかった。
C1 adjective ˈtæs.ɪt

tacit

暗黙の
Meaning
Understood or implied without being openly expressed or stated
Example
Their mutual understanding was based on tacit agreement.
彼らの相互理解は暗黙の合意に基づいていました。
C1 noun /ˌdʒʌkstəpəˈzɪʃən/

juxtaposition

並置
Meaning
The fact of two things being seen or placed close together with contrasting effect.
Example
The juxtaposition of light and dark colors created a dramatic effect.
明るい色と暗い色の並置が劇的な効果を生み出しました。
C1 noun /ˈnɛm.ə.sɪs/

nemesis

敵 / ライバル
Meaning
A long-standing rival or an inescapable agent of downfall.
Example
For years, he considered his colleague to be his nemesis.
何年もの間、彼は同僚を自分の敵だと思っていた。
C1 adjective /pəˈrɪʒən/

parisian

パリに関連する
Meaning
relating to Paris or its people
Example
She wore a Parisian style dress at the party.
彼女はパリジャンスタイルのドレスをパーティーで着ていた。
C1 noun /ˈfʌŋɡəs/

fungus

菌類
Meaning
a spore-producing organism feeding on organic matter, including molds, yeast, and mushrooms
Example
A strange fungus was growing on the old tree.
古い木に奇妙な菌類が生えていました。
C1 adjective /ˈtraɪflɪŋ/

Trifling

些細な; 重要でない; 無駄な
Meaning
of little importance; trivial; insignificant
Example
Don't worry about such trifling matters.
そんな些細なことで心配しないでください。
C1 noun prɪˈzɜː.və.tɪvz

preservatives

保存料
Meaning
A substance used to preserve foodstuffs, wood, or other materials against decay.
Example
Many processed foods contain harmful preservatives.
多くの加工食品には有害な保存料が含まれています。
C1 noun ˌɪndɪˈspensəbl səˈpɔːrt

indispensable support

欠かせないサポート
Meaning
Essential assistance that cannot be done without; absolutely necessary help.
Example
Volunteers provide indispensable support to communities.
ボランティアはコミュニティに欠かせないサポートを提供しています。
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 /ˈʃɜːrbət/

sherbet

シャーベット
Meaning
a sweet flavored drink or a frozen dessert made from sweetened fruit juice
Example
On hot days, she enjoys a glass of lemon sherbet.
暑い日には、彼女はレモンシャーベットを一杯楽しんでいます。
C1 noun ˌdɪs.æmˌbɪɡ.juˈeɪ.ʃən

disambiguation

曖昧さの解消
Meaning
The removal of ambiguity by making something clear and unambiguous.
Example
The AI system applies disambiguation to refine text understanding.
AIシステムはテキスト理解を精緻化するためにディスアンビギュエーションを適用します。
C1 noun /ˈstɛə.rɪ.əʊˌtaɪ.pɪŋ/

stereotyping

ステレオタイプ
Meaning
A widely held but fixed and oversimplified image or idea of a particular type of person or thing.
Example
Stereotyping people based on their race is harmful.
人種に基づいたステレオタイプは有害です。
C1 noun /ˈɛkstrəˌvɜːrt/

extrovert

外向的な人
Meaning
a person who is outgoing, sociable, and energized by being around other people
Example
As an extrovert, she enjoys meeting new people at social events.
外向的な人として、彼女は社交的なイベントで新しい人々と出会うのが好きです。
C1 adjective /raɪf/

rife

蔓延している
Meaning
widespread or common, often in a negative sense
Example
Corruption was rife in the old government system.
腐敗は古い政府制度に蔓延していた。
C1 noun kənˈvɜː.dʒəns

convergence

収束
Meaning
The process of coming together from different directions to meet at a common point; unification or integration.
Example
The convergence of technologies is revolutionizing industries.
技術の収束が産業を革命的に変革しています。
C1 adjective /ˌmʌltɪˈfæsɪtɪd/

multifaceted

多面的
Meaning
Having many different aspects or features
Example
The multifaceted approach to the problem resulted in innovative solutions.
問題に対する多面的なアプローチは革新的な解決策を生み出しました。
C1 noun /ˈhæm.lət/

Hamlet

小さな村
Meaning
a small rural settlement, smaller than a village; a small community
Example
The tiny hamlet nestled in the valley had only a dozen houses and one small church.
谷間にある小さな村には、家が12軒と小さな教会が1つだけあった。
C1 verb /ˌkɒm.pɑːtˈmen.təl.aɪz/

compartmentalize

区分けする
Meaning
To divide into sections or categories; to separate things into compartments.
Example
To increase efficiency, he compartmentalized his work tasks.
効率を上げるために、彼は自分の作業を区分けしました。
C1 noun /əˈkɔːrdiən/

accordion

アコーディオン (楽器)
Meaning
a musical instrument played by squeezing and expanding with keys and buttons
Example
The musician played a cheerful tune on the accordion.
ミュージシャンはアコーディオンで陽気なメロディーを演奏しました。
C1 adjective /ˌɪrɪˈvɜːrsəbl/

irreversible

不可逆な
Meaning
Not able to be undone, changed, or reversed.
Example
The damage caused by the fire was irreversible.
火事によって生じた損害は不可逆でした。
C1 noun /ˈpriːsɪŋkt/

precinct

区域
Meaning
A district or area within the boundaries of a city, often for police or electoral purposes.
Example
She went to vote at her local precinct.
彼女は地元の選挙区で投票に行った。
C1 adjective /ədˈhiːsɪv/

Adhesive

粘着性
Meaning
আঠালো; চটচটে;
Example
The adhesive tape stuck firmly to the wall.
接着テープは壁にしっかりとくっつきました。
C1 verb /ˈbɒɡəl/

boggle

困惑させる
Meaning
to overwhelm or confuse; to be astonished or puzzled by something
Example
The complexity of the puzzle boggled his mind.
パズルの複雑さが彼の頭を困惑させた。
C1 verb /kənˈstruː/

construe

解釈する
Meaning
to interpret or understand the meaning of something in a particular way
Example
His words could be construed as a threat.
彼の言葉は脅威として解釈されるかもしれません。
C1 noun /ˈʌndərdɒɡ/

underdog

アンダードッグ
Meaning
a competitor thought to have little chance of winning; a weaker party in a contest
Example
The underdog team surprised everyone by winning the championship.
アンダードッグのチームはチャンピオンシップを勝ち取って、皆を驚かせました。
C1 verb /ʃʌnt/

shunt

切り替える
Meaning
to move or turn aside; to push or divert from one track to another
Example
The train was shunted onto a different track.
列車は別の線路に切り替えられました。
C1 noun /kæsˈkeɪd/

Cascade

滝; 一連の段階や操作
Meaning
a waterfall; a succession of stages or operations
Example
The mountain cascade created a beautiful natural swimming pool below.
山の滝は下に美しい自然のスイミングプールを作りました。
C1 adjective /ˈdɑːsəl/ or /ˈdəʊsaɪl/

docile

従順な
Meaning
easily managed, taught, or controlled; submissive
Example
The docile puppy quickly learned new tricks.
従順な子犬はすぐに新しい技を覚えました。
C1 verb /koʊks/

coax

説得する
Meaning
to persuade someone gently or gradually to do something
Example
She managed to coax the cat out of the tree with some food.
彼女は食べ物で猫を木からおろすことができました。
C1 noun /ˈtɒpˌsɔɪl/

topsoil

表土
Meaning
the top layer of soil, which is rich in organic matter and nutrients
Example
Farmers rely on healthy topsoil for good crop yields.
農家は良い作物の収穫のために健康な表土に依存しています。
C1 noun /ˈbenɪˌfæktər/

Benefactor

恩人; 支援者; 寄付者
Meaning
a person who gives money or other help to support a person or cause; a patron
Example
The anonymous benefactor donated millions to the hospital.
匿名の寄付者は病院に何百万も寄付しました。
C1 noun /oʊˈveɪʃən/

ovation

拍手
Meaning
an enthusiastic show of approval, especially by clapping hands
Example
The actor received a standing ovation after his performance.
俳優はパフォーマンス後にスタンディングオベーションを受けました。
C1 noun /ˌdɪs.kʌl.əˈreɪ.ʃən/

discoloration

変色
Meaning
The process of changing or losing color; fading.
Example
Sun exposure causes discoloration of fabrics.
太陽光線は布地の変色を引き起こします。
C1 noun ˈprəʊses stəˈbɪlɪti

process stability

プロセスの安定性
Meaning
The consistency and steadiness of biological or functional processes
Example
Cold air ensures process stability in plants.
冷たい空気は植物のプロセスの安定性を確保します。
C1 adjective /ˈdwɪndlɪŋ/

dwindling

減少
Meaning
Gradually reducing in number, size, or strength.
Example
The villagers relied on dwindling water supplies.
村人たちは減少していく水の供給に依存していた。
C1 adjective dɒɡˈmæt.ɪk

dogmatic

教条的
Meaning
Being inclined to lay down principles as incontrovertibly true; characterized by arrogant assertion of unproven principles.
Example
His dogmatic approach to politics made discussions difficult.
彼の教条的なアプローチは、議論を難しくしました。
C1 adverb /ˈheɪs.tɪ.li/

Hastily

急いで
Meaning
in a hurried or rushed manner; quickly and carelessly
Example
She hastily packed her bags before leaving for the airport.
彼女は空港に行く前に急いでバッグを詰めた。
C1 verb /ˈsaɪdˌstɛp/

sidestep

回避する
Meaning
To avoid something by stepping aside; to evade a problem or question indirectly.
Example
The politician tried to sidestep the difficult question.
政治家はその難しい質問を避けようとした。
C1 verb /ɡleɪz/

glaze

グレーズ
Meaning
to cover with a smooth, shiny surface; to coat with a glossy finish
Example
The chef glazed the cake with chocolate.
シェフはケーキにチョコレートをグレーズしました。
C1 adjective /ˈmuː.və.bl̩/

Movable

可動の; ポータブル; 移動可能
Meaning
capable of being moved; not fixed in position
Example
The furniture is movable so we can rearrange the room easily.
家具は可動なので、部屋を簡単に再配置できます。
C1 noun /kənˈkʌrəns/

concurrence

一致
Meaning
Agreement or union in action, opinion, or occurrence; simultaneous happening of events.
Example
The project was completed with the concurrence of all departments.
そのプロジェクトはすべての部門の同意のもとで完了しました。
C1 noun /rentʃ/

Wrench

レンチ
Meaning
a tool used for gripping and turning nuts, bolts, or pipes
Example
He used a wrench to tighten the bolt.
彼はボルトを締めるためにレンチを使った。
C1 noun /ˈfren.zi/

Frenzy

熱狂
Meaning
a state or period of uncontrolled excitement or wild behavior; intense activity
Example
The announcement of the sale created a shopping frenzy at the mall.
セールの発表はショッピングの熱狂を引き起こしました。
C1 verb /ˈmʌtər/

mutter

呟く
Meaning
to speak in a low or barely audible voice, often in dissatisfaction or irritation
Example
He muttered something under his breath as he walked away.
彼は歩きながら何かを呟いた。
C1 adjective /sɛkˈtɛəriən/

sectarian

宗派的
Meaning
relating to or characterized by the differences between sects, often leading to conflict
Example
The region has been troubled by sectarian violence for decades.
この地域は数十年にわたり宗派的な暴力に悩まされてきました。
C1 adjective /ˈpeɪnzˌteɪkɪŋ/

painstaking

非常に注意深く
Meaning
Done with great care and thoroughness.
Example
The artist completed the project with painstaking detail.
アーティストは非常に注意深くプロジェクトを完了しました。
C1 verb /dɪˈluːd/

delude

だます
Meaning
To mislead someone into believing something that is not true.
Example
He deluded himself into thinking he could win the race without training.
彼は訓練なしでレースに勝てると思い込み、自分をだました。
C1 noun /ˈkɒnɪfər/

conifer

針葉樹
Meaning
a type of tree that bears cones and evergreen needle-like leaves, such as pine or fir
Example
The forest is dominated by conifers like pine and spruce.
森林は松やモミの木などの針葉樹によって支配されています。
C1 noun /ˈsɪstərhʊd/

sisterhood

姉妹関係
Meaning
The relationship between sisters, or a community of women united by shared experiences or goals.
Example
The feminist movement created a strong sense of sisterhood among women.
フェミニスト運動は女性たちの間に強い姉妹関係の感覚を生み出しました。
C1 adjective /rɪˈsɜːrdʒənt/

resurgent

復活した
Meaning
Becoming strong, active, or popular again.
Example
The resurgent economy gave hope to many businesses.
復活した経済は多くのビジネスに希望を与えた。
C1 adjective /steɪd/

staid

堅実、尊敬される
Meaning
Serious, respectable, and unadventurous.
Example
He came from a staid family background.
彼は堅実な家庭から来た。
C1 noun /ˈɡreɪ.tər/

Grater

おろし金
Meaning
a kitchen utensil with a rough surface for grating food into small pieces
Example
Use the grater to grate cheese for the pizza.
ピザ用のチーズをおろすためにおろし金を使ってください。
C1 adjective /rɪˈmoʊtɪd/

remoted

リモートされた
Meaning
placed at a distance; made remote
Example
The system was remoted to a secure location.
システムは安全な場所にリモートされました。
C1 noun /ˈhɔːr.nət/

Hornet

スズメバチ
Meaning
a large wasp that can sting and is often aggressive
Example
The hornet built its nest under the roof.
スズメバチは屋根の下に巣を作った。
C1 noun /ˈɒn.slɔːt/

onslaught

猛攻
Meaning
A fierce or destructive attack.
Example
The village faced an onslaught of enemy forces.
その村は敵軍の猛攻に直面しました。
C1 noun /ˈkɒl.ə.bəʊn/

Collar-bone

鎖骨
Meaning
either of the pair of bones joining the breastbone to the shoulder blades; clavicle
Example
He broke his collar-bone in the accident.
事故で鎖骨を骨折しました。
C1 adjective /məˈkɑː.brə/

Macabre

恐ろしい
Meaning
disturbing because concerned with death; gruesome and horrifying
Example
The horror movie had a macabre atmosphere.
ホラー映画には恐ろしい雰囲気がありました。
C1 adjective /ˈɪnbɔːrn/

Inborn

生まれつきの; 生来の; 内在的な
Meaning
existing from birth; natural; inherent
Example
She has an inborn talent for music.
彼女は音楽のための生まれつきの才能を持っています。
C1 noun /ˈsʌm.ɪt əv ðə ˈfjuː.tʃər/

Summit of the Future

未来のサミット
Meaning
A high-level conference focused on addressing future challenges and opportunities.
Example
The Summit of the Future addressed global challenges.
未来のサミットは世界的な課題を取り上げました。
C1 verb /ˈræʃənəlaɪz/

rationalize

合理化する
Meaning
to attempt to explain or justify behavior or decisions with logical reasons, even if they are not true or appropriate
Example
She tried to rationalize her lateness by blaming the traffic.
彼女は交通渋滞を責めて、遅刻を合理化しようとした。
C1 noun /kənˈsɜːvəˌtɪzəm/

conservatism

保守主義
Meaning
A political or social philosophy promoting traditional institutions and resistance to change.
Example
Conservatism values tradition and gradual development.
保守主義は伝統と徐々に進行する発展を重視します。
C1 noun ˌfɔːtɪfɪˈkeɪʃn

fortification

要塞化
Meaning
A defensive wall or other reinforcement built to strengthen a place against attack.
Example
The fortifications protected the city.
要塞化は都市を守った。
C1 adjective /ˈtækt.fəl/

Tactful

気配りのある; 巧妙な;
Meaning
showing skill and sensitivity in dealing with others or difficult situations
Example
He gave a tactful response to avoid hurting her feelings.
彼は彼女の感情を傷つけないように、気配りのある返答をした。
C1 noun /ˌsɛlf əˌfɜːˈmeɪʃən/

self-affirmation

自己肯定
Meaning
The practice of affirming one's own worthiness and value as an individual.
Example
Daily self-affirmation can boost your confidence.
日々の自己肯定は自信を高めることができます。
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 verb /fɔːrˈtɛl/

foretell

予知する
Meaning
to predict or announce something before it happens
Example
The old man claimed he could foretell the future.
その老人は未来を予知できると主張した。
C1 adjective ˈflʌd proʊn

flood-prone

洪水に見舞われやすい
Meaning
Susceptible to flooding; likely to experience floods frequently.
Example
Bangladesh is a flood-prone deltaic nation.
バングラデシュは洪水が発生しやすいデルタ国家です。
C1 noun /ˈrɪdəns/

riddance

解放
Meaning
The action of getting rid of something unwanted or unpleasant.
Example
His departure was considered a welcome riddance by the team.
彼の退職はチームにとって歓迎すべき解放と見なされた。
C1 noun /ˈkɔːl.drən/

Cauldron

大釜
Meaning
a large metal pot with a lid and handle, used for cooking over a fire
Example
The witch stirred her potion in a large cauldron.
魔女は大きな鍋で薬をかき混ぜていた。
C1 adjective /fəˈnɛtɪk/

phonetic

音声的な
Meaning
relating to the sounds of speech or pronunciation
Example
The teacher taught the students the phonetic spelling of difficult words.
先生は生徒たちに難しい単語の音声的な綴りを教えました。
C1 verb /dɪˈtrækt/

detract

Meaning
To reduce or take away the worth or value of something.
Example
His rude behavior will detract from his good reputation.
C1 adverb /iːsˈθetɪkli/

aesthetically

美的に
Meaning
in a way that is concerned with beauty or visual appeal
Example
The building is aesthetically pleasing despite its simple design.
その建物はシンプルなデザインにもかかわらず美的に魅力的です。
C1 noun /ˌmɛrɪˈtɒkrəsi/

meritocracy

メリトクラシー
Meaning
A system in which advancement is based on individual ability or achievement.
Example
In a true meritocracy, the most capable people rise to leadership positions.
真のメリトクラシーでは、最も有能な人々がリーダーシップの地位に上がります。
C1 adjective + noun ʌnˈpresɪdentɪd ˈnɒlɪdʒ

unprecedented knowledge

前例のない知識
Meaning
Information or understanding that has never been obtained or achieved before.
Example
Artemis will provide unprecedented knowledge about the solar system.
アルテミスは太陽系に関する前例のない知識を提供する。
C1 noun /ˈrɛnɪˌɡeɪd/

renegade

裏切り者
Meaning
a person who deserts or betrays an organization, country, or principles
Example
He was labeled a renegade after leaving the party and criticizing its policies.
彼は党を離れ、その政策を批判した後、裏切り者と見なされた。
C1 noun /pluːm/

plume

大きくて柔らかい羽または羽のようなもの
Meaning
a large, soft feather or something resembling a feather
Example
The soldier wore a red plume on his helmet.
兵士はヘルメットに赤い羽をつけていた。
C1 adjective /ˈfeɪt.fəl/

fateful

運命的または致命的
Meaning
having significant or disastrous consequences
Example
Their fateful decision changed the course of history.
彼らの運命的な決定は歴史の流れを変えました。
C1 verb /dɪsˈfɪɡjər/

disfigure

変形させる
Meaning
to spoil or damage the appearance of something
Example
The fire disfigured the old building.
火事は古い建物を変形させた。
C1 noun /ˈænvɪl/

anvil

鉄製の金床
Meaning
A heavy iron block used by blacksmiths for hammering and shaping metal.
Example
The blacksmith placed the hot iron on the anvil.
鍛冶屋は熱い鉄をアンヴィルに置きました。
C1 adjective /ɪˈfɛm.ər.əl/

ephemeral

儚い
Meaning
Lasting for a very short time; temporary or transitory.
Example
The beauty of cherry blossoms is ephemeral.
桜の花の美しさは儚い。
C1 adjective /əˈkɪn/

akin

類似した
Meaning
Of similar character or related by blood.
Example
His reaction was akin to shock.
彼の反応はショックに似ていた。
C1 adjective /dɪˈlɪriəs/

delirious

デリリアス
Meaning
in an extremely disturbed or excited state of mind, often due to illness or emotion
Example
He was delirious with fever and kept muttering nonsense.
彼は熱でデリリアスで、無意味なことを呟いていた。
C1 noun /ˈpɛntəɡən/

pentagon

Meaning
A plane figure with five straight sides and five angles; also refers to the US Department of Defense building.
Example
The Pentagon is one of the most iconic government buildings in the United States.
C1 noun /fɔːrˈmæl.ə.ti/

Formality

形式
Meaning
the rigid observance of rules of convention or etiquette; a thing done simply to comply with requirements
Example
The signing of the contract was just a formality; the deal was already agreed upon.
契約書にサインすることは単なる形式でした。契約はすでに合意されていました。
C1 verb /ˈpændər/

pander

おべっかを使う, ごますりする
Meaning
to indulge or exploit the weaknesses, desires, or immoral tendencies of others
Example
The politician was accused of pandering to voters' fears.
その政治家は有権者の恐怖におもねっていると非難された。
C1 verb /ˈstaɪfəld/

stifled

抑える
Meaning
to suppress, hold back, or prevent something from happening
Example
He stifled a laugh during the serious meeting.
彼は真面目な会議中に笑いを抑えた。
C1 noun/verb /ˈskɜːrmɪʃ/

skirmish

Meaning
a small or brief fight between groups of soldiers; to engage in such a fight
Example
The soldiers got into a skirmish near the border.
C1 verb /ˌpriːˈmɛdɪteɪt/

premeditate

事前に考える
Meaning
to think about and plan something (especially a crime) beforehand
Example
The suspect was accused of premeditating the crime.
容疑者は犯罪を事前に計画したとして非難されました。
C1 noun /brʌnt/

brunt

主な影響
Meaning
the worst part or main impact of something unpleasant
Example
The small town bore the brunt of the storm.
小さな町は嵐の主な影響を受けました。
C1 noun ˌɒp.tɪ.maɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

optimization

最適化
Meaning
Improving processes to increase performance and efficiency.
Example
SEO optimization helps websites rank higher on search engines.
SEO最適化はウェブサイトが検索エンジンでより高いランクを獲得するのを助けます。
C1 noun /ˈeɪ.peks/

apex

頂点, apex
Meaning
The highest point or peak of something; the top or summit.
Example
He reached the apex of his career.
彼は自分のキャリアの頂点に達した。
C1 adverb spɒnˈteɪnɪəsli

spontaneously

自発的に
Meaning
In a spontaneous way; naturally and without planning or external cause.
Example
Children learn spontaneously through peer interactions.
子供たちは仲間とのやり取りを通じて自然に学びます。
C1 verb /spɜːrn/

spurn

軽蔑して拒絶する
Meaning
To reject something or someone with disdain or contempt.
Example
She spurned his offer of help.
彼女は軽蔑の気持ちで彼の助けの申し出を拒絶した。
C1 noun /dɪˈprɛsənt/

depressant

抑制剤
Meaning
A drug that reduces functional or nervous activity in the body.
Example
Alcohol acts as a depressant on the central nervous system.
アルコールは中枢神経系に抑制剤として作用します。
C1 noun /rɪˈpraɪ.zəl/

Reprisal

報復
Meaning
an act of retaliation; revenge taken for an injury or wrong
Example
The attack was carried out as a reprisal for the earlier bombing.
この攻撃は以前の爆撃に対する報復として行われました。
C1 adjective /ˈpɜːrmiəbl̩/

permeable

透過性のある
Meaning
allowing liquids or gases to pass through
Example
The soil in this area is very permeable to water.
この地域の土壌は水に非常に透過性があります。
C1 adjective /ˈnɒm.ɪ.nəl/

Nominal

名目上の; 非常に小さい
Meaning
very small in size or amount; existing in name only
Example
He paid only a nominal fee for the membership since he was a student.
彼は学生だったので、会員費はわずかな名目料金でした。
C1 noun ˌhaɪ.droʊˈpɒn.ɪks

hydroponics

水耕栽培
Meaning
Growing plants using nutrient-rich water instead of soil.
Example
Hydroponics allows crops to grow without soil.
ハイドロポニクスは土壌なしで作物が成長することを可能にします。