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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.
A2 verb əˈnaʊnst

announced

発表された
Meaning
To make a public and typically formal declaration about a fact, occurrence, or intention.
Example
The mission was announced publicly.
ミッションは公開で発表されました。
A2 verb /bɛr/

bear

耐える
Meaning
to carry; to endure; to give birth to; to support
Example
She cannot bear the pain anymore.
彼女はもうこの痛みを耐えられません。
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。
C1 verb /ʃɜːrk/

shirk

避ける
Meaning
to avoid or neglect a duty or responsibility
Example
He always tries to shirk his responsibilities at work.
彼は仕事で責任を避けようといつも試みます。
C1 adjective, noun /ˈpæstərəl/

pastoral

田園の、牧羊者に関連する
Meaning
relating to the countryside, shepherds, or rural life; also relating to spiritual guidance by a pastor
Example
The painting had a calm pastoral scene with sheep grazing.
その絵画には羊が草を食べている静かな田園風景が描かれていた。
C1 adjective /bəˈzɜːrk/

berserk

狂気
Meaning
Out of control with anger or excitement; wild or frenzied.
Example
The fans went berserk when their team won the championship.
ファンはチームが優勝したとき、狂気になった。
C1 adjective /ˌpæθəˈlɑːdʒɪkəl/

pathological

病理的, 病的
Meaning
Relating to disease; extreme or obsessive in a way that is abnormal.
Example
He has a pathological fear of failure.
彼は失敗に対して病理的な恐怖を抱えている。
C1 noun /dɪˈfaɪəns/

defiance

反抗
Meaning
Open resistance or bold disobedience.
Example
The protest was an act of defiance against injustice.
その抗議は不正に対する反抗の行為でした。
C1 noun /ˌɪndɪˈdʒɛstʃən/

indigestion

Meaning
Discomfort or pain in the stomach associated with difficulty in digesting food.
Example
He avoided spicy food because it often gave him indigestion.
A2 noun /leŋθ/

Length

長さ
Meaning
the measurement or extent of something from end to end; the greater of two or the greatest of three dimensions
Example
The length of the table is two meters.
テーブルの長さは2メートルです。
C1 noun /ˈkɒrənər/

coroner

検死官
Meaning
an official who investigates sudden, violent, or suspicious deaths
Example
The coroner determined the cause of death was natural.
検死官は死因が自然死であると判定しました。
C1 noun /ˈkæpɪˌlɛri/

capillary

毛細血管
Meaning
a very thin blood vessel that connects arteries and veins
Example
Oxygen passes from the blood into tissues through capillaries.
酸素は血液から組織に毛細血管を通って移動します。
C1 noun /ˈvenɪsən/

Venison

鹿肉
Meaning
meat from a deer used as food
Example
The restaurant serves delicious venison steaks.
レストランでは美味しい鹿肉ステーキが提供されます。
C2 noun /ˈprɪvɪti/

privity

プライバシー関係、契約関係
Meaning
A close, private, or special relationship; in law, the direct connection between parties to a contract.
Example
There was no privity of contract between the supplier and the customer.
供給者と顧客の間には契約関係がなかった。
B2 noun /kənˈvɛn.ʃən.əl ˈfɑːr.mɪŋ/

conventional farming

従来型農業
Meaning
Traditional farming method using synthetic fertilizers, pesticides, and modern technology.
Example
Conventional farming increases crop production using fertilizers.
従来型農業は肥料を使って作物の生産を増加させる。
C1 noun rɪˌdʒɛnəˈreɪʃən

regeneration

再生
Meaning
Renewal, growth and development of cells, tissues or energy
Example
Proper rest allows muscle regeneration after exercise.
適切な休息は、運動後の筋肉の再生を促進します。
C2 noun /mæŋˈɡoʊ.li.ə/

Mangolia

マグノリア
Meaning
a type of flowering tree with large, fragrant pink or white flowers
Example
The beautiful magnolia tree bloomed in spring with pink flowers.
美しいマグノリアの木は春にピンクの花で咲きました。
C1 adjective ˈfɔːr.mɪ.də.bəl

formidable

手ごわい
Meaning
Inspiring fear or respect through being impressively large, powerful, intense, or capable.
Example
The boxer was a formidable opponent in the ring.
そのボクサーはリングで手ごわい相手だった。
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。
B2 noun /pəˈnɪn.sjə.lə/

Peninsula

半島
Meaning
a piece of land that is almost completely surrounded by water but connected to the mainland
Example
The Korean Peninsula is located in East Asia.
朝鮮半島は東アジアに位置しています。
B1 verb /ˈhaɪˌlaɪt/

highlight

強調する
Meaning
to emphasize or make something stand out
Example
The teacher highlighted the most important points in the text.
先生はテキストで最も重要な点をハイライトしました。
C2 verb /ɡɔːk/

gawk

じっと見る
Meaning
To stare openly and rudely.
Example
Tourists gawked at the celebrity walking down the street.
観光客は通りを歩く有名人をじっと見ていた。
C2 verb /əˈbrɪdʒ/

abridge

短縮する
Meaning
to shorten a text without losing its meaning
Example
The editor decided to abridge the long novel for young readers.
編集者は若い読者のために長編小説を短縮することに決めました。
C1 adjective /dɪˈrɒɡətɔːri/

derogatory

侮辱的
Meaning
Showing a critical or disrespectful attitude.
Example
The article contained derogatory comments about the politician.
その記事には政治家について侮辱的なコメントが含まれていました。
C2 adjective /fjuːˈnɪəriəl/

funereal

葬儀的
Meaning
having the mournful, somber character of a funeral
Example
The room was filled with a funereal silence after the announcement.
発表後、部屋は葬儀的な静けさで満たされた。
B2 noun /ˈmɛtəfɔːr/

metaphor

幸せ
Meaning
A figure of speech in which a word or phrase is applied to something to which it is not literally applicable.
Example
Time is a thief is a common metaphor for how quickly life passes.
彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、自分の幸せを隠せなかった。
C2 noun /ˌnɒn ˈsɛkwɪtər/

non sequitur

論理的に関連しない発言
Meaning
a statement or conclusion that does not logically follow from the previous statement
Example
His comment about the weather was a complete non sequitur during the budget discussion.
予算の議論中、彼の天気に関するコメントは完全に論理的に関連しない発言だった。
C2 verb /ˌɪn.trəˈmɪt/

intromit

挿入する
Meaning
To insert or introduce something into a place or body.
Example
The doctor carefully intromitted the instrument into the wound.
医者は慎重に器具を傷口に挿入しました。
C1 noun /ˈpæŋkriəs/

pancreas

膵臓
Meaning
A gland in the abdomen that produces insulin and digestive enzymes.
Example
The pancreas plays a vital role in digestion and blood sugar regulation.
膵臓は消化と血糖の調節に重要な役割を果たしています。
C2 adjective /ˈven.tʃər.əs/

Venturous

冒険的な; 大胆な
Meaning
willing to take risks; adventurous; bold
Example
The venturous explorer climbed the dangerous mountain.
冒険的な探検家は危険な山を登った。
B2 adjective /ˈpɔɪ.zən.əs/

Poisonous

有毒; 毒性; 致命的
Meaning
containing poison; toxic; deadly
Example
The snake is highly poisonous and dangerous.
そのヘビは非常に有毒で危険です。
B1 noun /roʊp/

rope

ロープ
Meaning
a strong, thick cord made of twisted fibers or strands
Example
The climbers used a rope to scale the mountain.
登山者は山を登るためにロープを使いました。
C1 noun /oʊˈmɪʃ.ən/

Omission

省略; 除外
Meaning
the action of excluding or leaving out someone or something; a failure to include
Example
The omission of his name from the list was intentional.
リストから彼の名前を省略することは意図的でした。
C2 adjective /ˌɑːrbəˈrɛsənt/

arborescent

樹木のような
Meaning
having the appearance or characteristics of a tree; tree-like
Example
The coral had an arborescent form that resembled a miniature forest.
サンゴは、小さな森に似た樹木のような形をしていた。
C1 adjective /ɪnˈɛlɪdʒəbəl/

Ineligible

不適格; 無資格; 選ばれない
Meaning
not qualified or entitled to participate or be chosen; unsuitable
Example
Students with poor grades are ineligible for the scholarship program.
成績が悪い学生は奨学金プログラムに応募できません。
C2 noun /əˈprəʊ.bri.əm/

opprobrium

非難, 恥辱
Meaning
Harsh criticism or public disgrace.
Example
The scandal brought opprobrium on the politician.
スキャンダルは政治家に非難を浴びせた。
B2 verb /ˈnoʊtɪfaɪ/

notify

通知する
Meaning
to inform someone officially about something
Example
The manager will notify the staff about the schedule change.
マネージャーはスタッフにスケジュールの変更について通知します。
B2 adjective /ˈvɪɡ.ər.əs/

vigorous

活発な
Meaning
Characterized by high energy and vitality.
Example
Regular exercise keeps the body vigorous and healthy.
定期的な運動は体を活発に保ち、健康にします。
B2 adverb /ˈfɔːrməli/

formally

正式に
Meaning
in a formal or official manner; according to established rules or conventions
Example
The agreement was formally signed by both parties.
その合意は両当事者によって正式に署名された。
A2 phrasal verb /bæk ʌp/

back up

支援する；バックアップする；後退する
Meaning
to support or help someone; to make a copy of data for safety; to move backward
Example
Please back up your files before updating the system.
システムを更新する前にファイルをバックアップしてください。
C2 noun /ˌfɑːrməkəˈpiːə/

pharmacopoeia

薬典
Meaning
An official book listing medicinal drugs, their effects, and directions for use.
Example
The doctor referred to the pharmacopoeia to check the drug's proper dosage.
医師は薬典を参照して、薬の適切な用量を確認しました。
C2 noun /ˈzuːəʊˌplæŋktən/

zooplankton

動物プランクトン
Meaning
Microscopic aquatic animals that drift in water bodies and form an essential part of the aquatic food chain, serving as food for fish and other marine organisms.
Example
Zooplankton plays an important role in the aquatic food chain.
動物プランクトンは水生食物連鎖で重要な役割を果たします。
B2 adjective ˈkʌtɪŋ ˌɛdʒ

cutting-edge

最先端, 革新的, 最先端技術
Meaning
The most advanced or innovative; at the forefront of development.
Example
This company develops cutting-edge technology.
この会社は最先端技術を開発しています。
B2 verb, adjective /ɪˈlæbəreɪt/ (verb), /ɪˈlæbərət/ (adjective)

elaborate

詳しく説明する / 複雑で詳細なデザイン
Meaning
verb: to explain something in detail; adjective: detailed and complicated in design
Example
She asked him to elaborate on his proposal.
彼女は彼に提案について詳しく説明するように頼んだ。
C2 noun /əˈkriːʃən/

accretion

蓄積
Meaning
The process of growth or increase, typically by the gradual accumulation of additional layers or matter.
Example
The accretion of wealth allowed him to invest in various projects.
財産の蓄積により、彼はさまざまなプロジェクトへの投資を可能にした。
B2 adjective /ˈrɪɡ.ər.əs/

rigorous

厳格な
Meaning
Extremely thorough and demanding in analysis or practice.
Example
A rigorous study plan helps students achieve better results.
厳格な学習計画は、学生がより良い結果を得るのに役立ちます。
A2 noun /ˈfɜːrnɪtʃər/

furniture

家具
Meaning
Objects such as chairs, tables, beds, or cupboards used to make a room suitable for living or working.
Example
The living room was filled with beautiful wooden furniture.
リビングルームは美しい木製の家具でいっぱいでした。
C1 verb /ɪnˈkrɪmɪˌneɪt/

incriminate

有罪にする
Meaning
to make someone appear guilty of a crime or wrongdoing
Example
The new evidence could incriminate the suspect in the robbery case.
新しい証拠がロビー事件の容疑者を有罪にする可能性があります。
C2 noun /ˈkælvəri/

calvary

Meaning
A place or experience of intense suffering, originally the site of Jesus’s crucifixion.
Example
For many refugees, the journey across the desert was a calvary.
A2 noun /lʌk/

Luck

運
Meaning
success or failure apparently brought by chance rather than through one's own actions
Example
She had good luck with her job interview.
彼女は面接で良い運を持っていました。
C1 noun /əˈpærəl/

apparel

衣服
Meaning
Clothing, especially formal or special clothes.
Example
The store specializes in wedding apparel.
その店は結婚式の衣服を専門に扱っています。
C1 noun /ˈbɪtər ɡɔːrd/

Bitter Gourd

ゴーヤ
Meaning
a green, bumpy vegetable with a very bitter taste, known for its medicinal properties
Example
Bitter gourd is excellent for controlling blood sugar levels.
ゴーヤは血糖値をコントロールするのに優れています。
C1 adjective /ɪnˈdɪɡnənt/

indignant

憤慨した
Meaning
Feeling or showing anger at something considered unfair or unjust.
Example
She was indignant when accused of cheating.
彼女は不正行為を非難されたとき、憤慨していた。
C1 noun /mɒnˈtɑːʒ/

montage

モンタージュ
Meaning
A sequence of film editing or a composite image made by combining several separate pictures.
Example
The film opened with a montage of city life.
映画は都市生活のモンタージュで始まりました。
C1 noun /jɛn/

yen

欲望
Meaning
A deep, strong desire or craving.
Example
She felt a strong yen to travel the world.
彼女は世界を旅したいという強い欲望を感じた。
B2 adjective /ɪˈmens/

Immense

巨大な; 膨大な; 非常に大きい
Meaning
extremely large or great; huge
Example
The immense mountain range stretched across the horizon.
その巨大な山脈は地平線を越えて広がっていました。
B2 noun ɪnˈɡeɪdʒɪŋ ˈlɜːrnɪŋ ɪkˈspɪəriənsɪz

engaging learning experiences

魅力的な学習体験
Meaning
Interactive and immersive educational activities that capture students' attention and actively involve them in the learning process.
Example
Digital tools create engaging learning experiences.
デジタルツールは魅力的な学習体験を生み出します。
C2 noun /baɪˈmɛstər/

bimester

二ヶ月の期間
Meaning
A period of two months.
Example
The academic program is divided into six bimesters.
学術プログラムは6つのバイメスターに分かれています。
C2 noun /ɪˈnænɪti/

inanity

馬鹿げたこと, 空虚
Meaning
a nonsensical remark or action; silliness; emptiness
Example
The speech was full of inanities that bored the audience.
スピーチは聴衆を退屈させる馬鹿げたことだらけだった。
B1 noun ˈkɒn.fər.əns

conference

会議
Meaning
A formal meeting of people with a shared interest, typically one that takes place over several days.
Example
The climate conference emphasized renewable energy.
気候会議では再生可能エネルギーが強調されました。
B1 noun, adjective, verb /tɛns/

tense

緊張 / 時制
Meaning
a grammatical category showing time reference; stretched tight or anxious
Example
She felt tense before the interview.
彼女はインタビューの前に緊張していた。
A2 adjective/adverb /ˈɒnˌlaɪn/

online

オンライン
Meaning
connected to or available through the internet
Example
I prefer shopping online rather than going to stores.
私はお店に行くよりもオンラインで買い物をする方が好きです。
C1 noun /ˈkɒnsəl/

consul

領事 / 大使
Meaning
an official appointed by a government to live in a foreign city and protect its citizens and interests there
Example
The consul assisted travelers who lost their passports.
領事は、パスポートを失った旅行者を助けました。
C1 adjective /ˈtæti/

tatty

使い古しの
Meaning
Worn out, shabby, or in poor condition.
Example
The sofa looked old and tatty after years of use.
ソファは長年の使用で古くて使い古しのように見えた。
C1 noun /ˌɒbstəˈtrɪʃən/

obstetrician

産科医
Meaning
A doctor specializing in pregnancy, childbirth, and women's reproductive health.
Example
The obstetrician monitored the mother’s health throughout the pregnancy.
産科医は妊娠中の母親の健康を監視しました。
C1 adjective /ˈfɔːrsəbl/

forcible

強制的
Meaning
Done by force; using physical strength or power.
Example
The police made a forcible entry into the house.
警察は強制的に家に入った。
C1 noun /ˌtrɛpɪˈdeɪʃən/

trepidation

恐れ
Meaning
a feeling of fear or anxiety about something that may happen
Example
She opened the letter with some trepidation.
彼女は少し恐れを抱えて手紙を開けた。
C2 noun /ˈpɒl.i.mæθ/

polymath

博識者
Meaning
a person with knowledge of many different subjects
Example
Leonardo da Vinci was a true polymath, excelling in art, science, and engineering.
レオナルド・ダ・ヴィンチは、芸術、科学、工学において優れた博識者でした。
C1 noun ˌeə.rəʊ.daɪˈnæm.ɪks

aerodynamics

Meaning
The study of the properties of moving air and the interaction between the air and solid bodies moving through it.
Example
The aerodynamics of an aircraft determines its speed and efficiency.
C1 verb /rɪˈpjuː.di.eɪt/

repudiate

否定する
Meaning
to refuse to accept, recognize, or support something
Example
He repudiated the claim that he was involved in the scandal.
彼はそのスキャンダルに関与していたという主張を否定しました。
C1 verb /ˈɡlɒs.oʊ.vər/

glossover

無視する
Meaning
an informal or non-standard variant of 'gloss over', meaning to ignore or minimize something
Example
He tried to glossover his mistakes during the meeting.
彼は会議中に自分のミスを無視しようとした。
C1 noun /ˌɪnsəˈfɪʃənsi/

insufficiency

不足
Meaning
The state of not being enough or not being adequate.
Example
The project failed due to the insufficiency of funds.
プロジェクトは資金不足のため失敗しました。
C1 noun /ˈæmplɪtjuːd/

amplitude

振幅
Meaning
the maximum extent of a vibration or oscillation, or the size of something
Example
The amplitude of the earthquake was measured on the Richter scale.
地震の振幅はリヒター・スケールで測定されました。
C2 noun /ɪmˈpjuːnɪti/

impunity

Meaning
freedom from punishment or harmful consequences for an action
Example
The dictator ruled with impunity, ignoring international laws.
B2 adverb /ˈnoʊtəbli/

notably

目立って
Meaning
used to indicate something worthy of attention or significant
Example
She is notably talented in painting.
彼女は絵画で際立って才能があります。
C2 noun /ˈeɪʒən siː bæs/

Asian sea bass

アジアスズキ
Meaning
a large predatory fish found in coastal waters and estuaries of the Indo-Pacific region, prized for its white meat
Example
Asian sea bass is highly valued in aquaculture for its fast growth.
アジアスズキは成長が早いため、養殖業で高く評価されています。
B2 noun /ˈkæs.ər.oʊl bɑːks/

Casserole box

キャセロールボックス
Meaning
a covered dish used for cooking and serving food, especially baked dishes
Example
The casserole box kept the food warm during the dinner party.
キャセロールボックスはディナーパーティーの間、食べ物を温かく保ちました。
B2 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。
C1 verb /ˈklæmbər/

clamber

力を入れて登る
Meaning
to climb with effort or difficulty, often using both hands and feet
Example
The children clambered over the rocks to reach the cave.
子供たちは洞窟に到達するために岩を登った。
B2 adjective /ˌprɒb.ləˈmæt.ɪk/

Problematic

問題のある; 問題を引き起こす
Meaning
causing problems; troublesome; difficult to deal with
Example
The new policy changes are problematic and need to be reviewed.
新しい政策変更は問題があり、再評価する必要があります。
C2 noun /ˈhɔːtɪnəs/

haughtiness

傲慢
Meaning
The appearance or quality of being arrogantly superior and disdainful.
Example
His haughtiness made him unpopular among his peers.
彼の傲慢さは彼を同僚の中で不人気にしました。
A1 noun /pəˈliːs/

police

警察
Meaning
a body of officers representing the civil authority of government
Example
The police arrived quickly to investigate the scene.
警察はすぐに現場に到着して調査を行いました。
C2 verb /ɪnˈsteɪt/

instate

任命する
Meaning
To set up in position, office, or authority.
Example
The board decided to instate her as the new director.
取締役会は彼女を新しいディレクターにインステイトすることを決定しました。
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。
B2 verb /əˈlaɪn/

align

整列する / 直線にする
Meaning
To arrange things in a straight line; to adjust or bring into proper relation or agreement.
Example
The manager asked the team to align their goals with the company's mission.
マネージャーはチームに目標を会社のミッションに合わせるように言いました。
C2 noun /ˈlɪŋ.ɡwə/

lingua

言語
Meaning
A language, especially one used for communication among people.
Example
English has become a global lingua for business and science.
英語はビジネスと科学のためのグローバルな言語となっています。
B2 noun /ˈtrɒli/

Troly

トロリー
Meaning
an electric vehicle that runs on rails or tracks in the street
Example
The trolley runs through the city center every fifteen minutes.
トロリーは市内中心を15分ごとに走ります。
C1 adjective /ˈpleɪntɪv/

plaintive

悲しげな, 哀れな
Meaning
expressing sadness or sorrow
Example
He raised a plaintive cry for help.
彼は助けを求めて哀願するような叫びを上げた。
C1 noun /haɪˈeɪtəs/

hiatus

中断
Meaning
A pause or break in continuity of a process or activity.
Example
The show returned after a long hiatus.
ショーは長い中断の後、再び始まりました。
C2 noun /ɪnˈkɒnstənsi/

inconstancy

不安定さ
Meaning
The quality of changing frequently or being unreliable.
Example
The inconstancy of the weather makes planning difficult.
天候の不安定さが計画を難しくします。
B2 noun /ˌmænjəˈfæktʃərər/

manufacturer

製造業者
Meaning
A person or company that makes goods in large quantities.
Example
The manufacturer produces cars for the global market.
製造業者はグローバル市場向けに車を生産しています。
C1 noun /rɪˈdʌn.dəns/

Redundance

冗長
Meaning
the state of being not or no longer needed or useful; superfluous repetition of information
Example
The document contained redundance that made it unnecessarily long.
その文書には冗長性が含まれており、不必要に長くなっていました。
C2 adjective /ˈæbdʒɛkt/

abject

卑劣
Meaning
extremely bad, unpleasant, and degrading
Example
They lived in abject poverty.
彼らは卑劣な貧困の中で生きていました。
B2 noun /prɪˈtens/

Pretence

偽り
Meaning
an attempt to make something that is not the case appear true
Example
He made no pretence of being interested in the conversation.
彼は会話に興味があるふりをしなかった。
B2 noun əˌkaʊntəˈbɪləti

accountability

責任
Meaning
The fact or condition of being accountable; responsibility.
Example
Accountability is key to maintaining trust in any system.
責任は、あらゆるシステムで信頼を維持するための重要な要素です。
B2 adjective /ɪnˈækjərət/

Inaccurate

不正確; 間違っている; 誤り
Meaning
not correct; containing errors; wrong
Example
The weather forecast was inaccurate yesterday.
昨日の天気予報は不正確でした。
A1 verb /kætʃ/

catch

キャッチする
Meaning
to grab something that is moving; to get a disease; to understand
Example
Can you catch the ball I'm throwing?
投げているボールをキャッチできますか？
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。
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。
C2 noun /ˈmʌŋɡrəl/

mongrel

雑種犬
Meaning
A dog of mixed breed; sometimes used to describe something mixed or of inferior quality.
Example
The stray dog was a friendly mongrel.
その野良犬は友好的な雑種犬だった。
B2 noun /sneɪl/

Snail

カタツムリ
Meaning
a small soft creature with a shell on its back that moves very slowly
Example
The snail left a shiny trail as it crawled across the leaf.
カタツムリは葉っぱを這っている間に輝く跡を残しました。
B2 adjective /bliːk/

bleak

陰鬱な
Meaning
cold, miserable, or without hope
Example
The future seemed bleak after the economic downturn.
経済不況後、未来は陰鬱に見えた。
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 adjective /ˌæl.truˈɪs.tɪk/

altruistic

利他的な
Meaning
Showing a disinterested and selfless concern for the well-being of others.
Example
Her altruistic nature led her to volunteer for charities.
彼女の利他的な性格は、チャリティー活動のボランティアをするよう促した。
C2 noun /ˈɪl.i.æd/

iliad

イリアス
Meaning
An ancient Greek epic poem attributed to Homer, describing the events of the Trojan War.
Example
Students studied the Iliad to understand Greek mythology and heroism.
学生たちはイリアスを学び、ギリシャ神話と英雄主義を理解しました。
B2 noun /ˈfeɪbəl/

fable

寓話
Meaning
a short story, typically featuring animals as characters, that conveys a moral lesson
Example
Aesop’s fables are famous for teaching valuable lessons through simple stories.
イソップの寓話は、簡単な物語を通して貴重な教訓を教えることで有名です。
C2 adjective /ˈwæɡ.ɪʃ/

waggish

いたずら好きな、遊び心のある
Meaning
playfully humorous or mischievous
Example
His waggish remarks made everyone laugh.
彼のいたずらなコメントはみんなを笑わせた。
A2 preposition /bɪˈloʊ/

below

下
Meaning
At a lower level or position than something else.
Example
The basement is below the ground floor.
地下室は一階の下にあります。
C1 noun /rəʊˈbɒt.ɪk ˈsɜː.dʒər.i/

robotic surgery

ロボット手術
Meaning
Surgery performed with the assistance of robotic systems to enhance precision and reduce invasiveness.
Example
Robotic surgery enhances precision in complex procedures.
ロボット手術は複雑な手順で精度を高めます。
A1 pronoun /ðɛər/

their

彼らの
Meaning
belonging to or associated with the people or things previously mentioned
Example
Their house is on the corner.
彼らの家は角にあります。
C2 adjective /ˌvælɪˈdɪktəri/

valedictory

送別の
Meaning
Serving as a farewell or parting; relating to a valediction.
Example
He delivered a valedictory speech at the conference.
彼は会議で送別のスピーチを行った。
C1 noun /ˌɛksɛnˈtrɪsəti/

eccentricity

奇抜さ
Meaning
the quality of being unconventional or slightly strange
Example
His eccentricity made him both admired and misunderstood.
彼の奇抜さは、彼を賞賛されると同時に誤解される原因となった。
C1 adjective /ˈʃɪp.ʃeɪp/

Shipshape

きちんと整頓された; よく整理された; 良好な状態
Meaning
neat and tidy; in good order; well-organized
Example
Everything was shipshape before the inspection.
検査の前にすべてが完璧でした。
B2 noun /ˈnɪk.neɪm/

Nickname

ニックネーム
Meaning
a familiar or humorous name given to a person instead of their real name
Example
His nickname is 'Tiger' because he's so brave.
彼のニックネームは 'タイガー' です。なぜなら彼はとても勇敢だからです。
C2 noun /ˈfɒpəri/

foppery

虚飾
Meaning
Foolish or excessive concern with one's appearance or manners; pretentious behavior.
Example
His obsession with fashion was dismissed as mere foppery.
彼のファッションへの執着は単なる虚飾と見なされた。
B1 adverb /ˈspeʃ.əl.i/

Specially

特別に
Meaning
for a particular purpose; especially; specifically
Example
This gift was specially made for you.
このギフトは特別にあなたのために作られました。
B2 adjective /ˈspɛʃəˌlaɪzd/

specialized

専門的な
Meaning
designed or developed for a particular purpose or function
Example
He has a specialized knowledge of ancient civilizations.
彼は古代文明に関する専門的な知識を持っています。
B2 adjective /ʌnˈprɒf.ɪ.tə.bl̩/

Unprofitable

採算が取れない
Meaning
not yielding profit or gain; not producing financial benefit
Example
The unprofitable business was forced to close down after three years.
採算が取れないビジネスは3年後に閉店を余儀なくされました。
B1 noun/verb /ˈkɒmplɪmənt/

compliment

賛辞
Meaning
a polite expression of praise or admiration; to politely praise someone
Example
She complimented him on his excellent presentation.
彼女は彼の素晴らしいプレゼンテーションを褒めました。
A2 verb /ˈkɑːpi/

copy

コピー
Meaning
to make an identical reproduction of something
Example
Please copy this document for the meeting.
会議のためにこの文書をコピーしてください。