B2 verb /ˈtʃɛrɪʃ/

cherish

大切にする

Meaning

To hold something dear, to love and protect, or to keep a hope or memory alive.

Example

She cherishes the memories of her childhood home.

彼女は子供の頃の家の思い出を大切にしています。

B2 noun /fɪˈzɪʃən/

physician

医師

Meaning

a person qualified to practice medicine; a doctor

Example

The physician prescribed some medicine to treat the condition.

医師はその状態を治療するために薬を処方しました。

B2 adjective /kənˈtɛntɪd/

contented

満足した

Meaning

Feeling or expressing happiness and satisfaction.

Example

She was contented with her simple life.

彼女はシンプルな生活に満足していた。

B2 adjective ɪnˈdɪdʒɪnəs

indigenous

先住民の

Meaning

Originating or occurring naturally in a particular place; native.

Example

Indigenous plants are well adapted to the local environment.

先住民の植物は地元の環境にうまく適応しています。

B2 noun /kənˈsɛʃən/

concession

譲歩

Meaning

something that is granted, especially in response to demands; a compromise

Example

The company made several concessions during the negotiations.

会社は交渉中にいくつかの譲歩をしました。

B2 verb /ˈdɒmɪneɪt/

dominate

支配する

Meaning

to have power or control over something or someone

Example

The company dominates the smartphone market.

その会社はスマートフォン市場を支配しています。

B2 noun /ˈpɪl.ɡrɪm/

Pilgrim

巡礼者; 旅行者

Meaning

a person who journeys to a sacred place for religious reasons; a traveler

Example

The pilgrim walked for days to reach the holy shrine.

巡礼者は聖なる神殿に到達するために何日も歩きました。

B2 noun /ˈeɪ.prən/

apron

Meaning

A protective garment worn over the front of one's clothes to keep them clean, especially while cooking.

Example

She tied an apron around her waist before cooking dinner.

B2 adjective ˌkæt.əˈstrɑː.fɪk

catastrophic

破壊的, 壊滅的

Meaning

Involving or causing sudden great damage or suffering.

Example

Climate change has catastrophic consequences.

気候変動は破滅的な影響を及ぼします。

B2 verb ˈstɪmjəleɪt

stimulate

刺激する

Meaning

To encourage or promote the development or growth of something

Example

Proper sunlight stimulates plant growth.

適切な日光は植物の成長を刺激します。

B2 noun /kʌb/

Cub

子グマ

Meaning

a young bear, lion, tiger, or other large carnivorous mammal

Example

The bear cub stayed close to its mother for protection.

子グマは保護のために母親の近くにいました。

B2 noun /ˈfʌndˌreɪzɪŋ/

fundraising

資金調達

Meaning

the process of collecting money for a cause or project

Example

The organization is organizing a fundraising event.

その組織は資金調達イベントを開催しています。

B2 noun /tʃɔːr/

chore

家事

Meaning

A routine task, especially a household duty.

Example

Washing the dishes is my least favorite chore.

食器を洗うのは私の一番嫌いな家事です。

B2 adverb /ˈpʌŋk.tʃu.əl.i/

Punctually

時間通り

Meaning

at the exact time arranged; on time; not late

Example

She always arrives punctually for meetings.

彼女は会議にいつも時間通りに到着します。

B2 noun smɔːl ˈɛfərt

Small Effort

小さな努力

Meaning

Minor actions or initiatives that can collectively make a significant impact.

Example

Small efforts can bring big changes in butterfly conservation.

小さな努力が蝶の保護に大きな変化をもたらすことができる。

B2 noun /ˈʌndərkləʊðz/

underclothes

下着

Meaning

Clothing worn beneath outer clothes, such as underwear or lingerie

Example

He folded his underclothes neatly before packing them.

彼は下着を丁寧にたたんでから詰めた。

B2 verb /ˌriːəˈʃʊr/

reassure

安心させる

Meaning

to say or do something to remove someone's doubts or fears

Example

The teacher reassured the students before the exam.

教師は試験前に生徒を安心させました。

B2 adjective /ˈrɪski/

risky

Meaning

Involving the possibility of danger, harm, or loss

Example

Investing in that startup is risky but could bring high rewards.

B2 noun /ɒpˈtɪʃən/

optician

眼鏡技師

Meaning

A person who makes or sells glasses and contact lenses.

Example

The optician adjusted my new glasses to fit better.

オプティシャンは私の新しい眼鏡をより良くフィットするように調整しました。

B2 noun /ˈsɒlɪtjuːd/

solitude

孤独

Meaning

The state or situation of being alone.

Example

Solitude can provide the opportunity for deep reflection.

孤独は深い反省の機会を提供することができます。

B2 adverb /ˈskeəs.li/

Scarcely

ほとんど; ほとんどない; わずかに

Meaning

hardly; barely; only just

Example

I could scarcely believe my eyes.

私は自分の目をほとんど信じられなかった。

B2 noun /ˈpɜː.tʃəs.ɪŋ ˈpaʊ.ɚ/

purchasing power

購買力

Meaning

The amount of goods and services that can be purchased with a unit of currency.

Example

Due to inflation, people's purchasing power has decreased.

インフレのため、人々の購買力は低下しました。

B2 adjective /hɪˈstɛrɪkəl/

hysterical

非常に面白い、または感情的に制御不能

Meaning

Extremely funny or uncontrollably emotional.

Example

The comedian's jokes were absolutely hysterical.

そのコメディアンのジョークはまさに爆笑ものだった。

B2 adverb /əˈdɪʃənəli/

additionally

さらに

Meaning

in addition to what has been said or done

Example

Additionally, we offer discounts for early bookings.

さらに、私たちは早期予約に対する割引を提供しています。

B2 noun /ˈsʌ.plɪ.mənt/

Supplement

サプリメント

Meaning

something that completes or adds to something else; a dietary product

Example

She takes vitamin supplements to maintain her health.

彼女は健康を維持するためにビタミンサプリメントを摂取します。

B2 noun /skʌl/

Skull

頭蓋骨

Meaning

the bony framework of the head that protects the brain

Example

The doctor examined the skull X-ray carefully.

医者は慎重に頭蓋骨のX線写真を調べました。

B2 noun /ˈflɒrɪst/

florist

花屋

Meaning

A person who sells and arranges flowers.

Example

We bought a bouquet from the local florist.

私たちは地元の花屋から花束を買いました。

B2 noun /stjuːˈpɪdəti/

stupidity

愚かさ

Meaning

lack of intelligence or common sense

Example

His stupidity caused a lot of problems for the team.

彼の愚かさはチームに多くの問題を引き起こした。

B2 noun, verb /kloʊk/

cloak

クローク

Meaning

a loose outer garment; to cover, hide, or disguise

Example

The spy cloaked his identity with a false name.

スパイは偽名で自分の身元を隠した。

B2 noun /pænˈdɛmɪk/

pandemic

パンデミック

Meaning

An outbreak of a disease that occurs on a global scale.

Example

The COVID-19 pandemic changed the world dramatically.

COVID-19パンデミックは世界を劇的に変えました。

B2 verb prəˈlɔŋd

prolonged

延長された

Meaning

Extended in duration; made to last longer than usual.

Example

Modern medicine has prolonged life expectancy.

現代医療は寿命を延長しました。

B2 adverb /ʌnˈdaʊtɪdli/

undoubtedly

間違いなく

Meaning

without a doubt, certainly

Example

He is undoubtedly the best player on the team.

彼は間違いなくチームで一番の選手です。

B2 adjective /əˈtʃiːvəbl/

achievable

達成可能な

Meaning

Able to be brought about or reached successfully.

Example

Start with achievable steps to stay motivated.

達成可能なステップから始めて、モチベーションを保ちましょう。

B2 adjective /ˈaɪsi/

Icy

氷のような; 非常に冷たい; 敵対的

Meaning

extremely cold; covered with ice; unfriendly or hostile

Example

The icy wind made everyone shiver.

氷のような風が皆を震えさせた。

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 noun /ˈʃɔːrt.kʌm.ɪŋ/

Shortcoming

欠点; 不足; 短所

Meaning

a fault or failure to meet a certain standard; a deficiency

Example

Despite his many talents, he has some shortcomings.

彼の多くの才能にもかかわらず、いくつかの欠点があります。

B2 noun /sɪɡˈnɪf.ɪ.kəns/

Significance

重要性

Meaning

the quality of being worthy of attention; importance

Example

The discovery has great significance for medical research.

その発見は医学研究にとって大きな意義があります。

B2 noun /ˈker.ə.siːn/

Kerosene

ケロシン

Meaning

a combustible hydrocarbon liquid widely used as a fuel in lamps and heating systems

Example

The old lamp burned kerosene to provide light during power outages.

古いランプは停電中に光を提供するためにケロシンを燃やしていました。

B2 noun /spaʊs/

spouse

配偶者

Meaning

a person's husband or wife

Example

Each employee may include their spouse in the health insurance plan.

各従業員は配偶者を健康保険プランに含めることができます。

B2 verb /ˈfæsən/

fasten

締める

Meaning

To attach or secure something firmly in place

Example

Please fasten your seatbelt before the plane takes off.

飛行機が離陸する前にシートベルトを締めてください。

B2 noun /ˈoʊ.vər ɡroʊθ/

Over growth

過剰成長

Meaning

excessive growth beyond normal size; too much development or expansion

Example

The overgrowth of weeds made the garden look untidy.

雑草の過剰な繁茂が庭を乱雑に見せた。

B2 noun /ˈdes.tə.ni/

Destiny

運命; 定め; 前定

Meaning

the events that will necessarily happen to someone in the future; fate or predetermined course

Example

She believed that meeting him was her destiny and meant to be.

彼女は彼に出会うことが運命だと信じていて、それは必ず起こることだと思っていた。

B2 noun /menˈtæləti/

Mentality

メンタリティ; 思考方法

Meaning

The characteristic attitude of mind or way of thinking of a person or group

Example

The team needs to develop a winning mentality to succeed.

チームは成功するために勝者のメンタリティを発展させる必要がある。

B2 noun ˈfreɪm.wɜːk

framework

枠組み

Meaning

An essential supporting structure of a building, vehicle, or object; a basic structure underlying a system, concept, or text.

Example

A strong framework is vital for governance.

強力な枠組みはガバナンスにとって重要です。

B2 verb /priːtʃ/

preach

説教する

Meaning

to deliver a religious or moral talk, often in a church setting

Example

The pastor preached about forgiveness and kindness.

牧師は許しと親切について説教しました。

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 /ˈbrændɪŋ/

branding

ブランドまたは会社のアイデンティティを作成し、促進するプロセス

Meaning

The process of creating and promoting a brand or company identity.

Example

Effective branding is key to building customer loyalty.

効果的なブランディングは顧客の忠誠心を築くための鍵です。

B2 adjective /ˌærəˈmætɪk/

aromatic

香り高い

Meaning

Having a pleasant and distinctive smell.

Example

The chef used aromatic herbs to flavor the dish.

シェフは料理の味を引き立てるために香り高いハーブを使いました。

B2 adverb /ɪmˈpɒlɪtli/

impolitely

無礼に

Meaning

in a rude or discourteous manner; without showing respect or proper manners

Example

He spoke impolitely to the waiter despite the polite service.

丁寧なサービスにもかかわらず、彼は無礼にウェイターに話した。

B2 noun /ˈdʒel.ə.si/

Jealousy

嫉妬; 競争相手に対する憤り

Meaning

a feeling of envy of someone or their achievements; resentment against a rival

Example

His jealousy over his colleague's promotion led to tension in the workplace.

彼の同僚の昇進に対する嫉妬は職場での緊張を引き起こしました。

B2 adverb /ˈsoʊʃəli/

socially

社会的に

Meaning

in a way that relates to society or social interaction

Example

He is very active socially and attends many events.

彼は社会的に非常に活発で、多くのイベントに参加しています。

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。

B2 adverb /ˈbɪt.ə.li/

Bitterly

ひどく; 激しく

Meaning

in an angry, hurt, or resentful way; extremely; severely

Example

She complained bitterly about the unfair treatment.

彼女は不公平な扱いについてひどく不満を言った。

B2 verb /ˈroʊ.teɪt/

rotate

回転する

Meaning

to turn around a central point or axis

Example

The Earth rotates on its axis once every 24 hours.

地球は24時間ごとに自転します。

B2 noun /ˈfɔːrəm/

forum

フォーラム

Meaning

A place, meeting, or medium where ideas and views can be exchanged.

Example

The online forum allows people to discuss a wide range of topics.

オンラインフォーラムでは、人々がさまざまなトピックについて議論することができます。

B2 verb /rɪˈvoʊlt/

revolt

反乱する

Meaning

to rebel against authority; to feel disgust

Example

The people revolted against the corrupt government.

人々は腐敗した政府に反乱を起こしました。

B2 adjective /ɡeɪ/

gay

ゲイ

Meaning

sexually attracted to people of the same sex; also used to mean cheerful or lively

Example

He came out as gay during college.

彼は大学でゲイであることをカミングアウトした。

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。

B2 noun /ˈkɒpə/

copper

銅

Meaning

a reddish-brown metal used for electrical wiring, coins, and more

Example

Copper is a good conductor of electricity.

銅は良い電気導体です。

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 /prəˈtɛstər/

protester

抗議者

Meaning

a person who takes part in a protest or demonstration

Example

The protester spoke passionately about the cause.

抗議者はその原因について情熱的に話しました。

B2 noun /dɪsˈkloʊʒər/

disclosure

開示

Meaning

the action of making something known or public

Example

The disclosure of the company's financial status was delayed.

会社の財務状況の開示は遅れました。

B2 noun /ˈmɒtəʊ/

motto

モットー

Meaning

A short sentence or phrase that expresses a guiding belief or principle.

Example

Her motto in life is 'never give up.'

彼女の人生のモットーは「決して諦めないこと」です。

B2 noun /ˈpɜr.mə.nəns/

Permanence

永続性

Meaning

the state or quality of lasting or remaining unchanged indefinitely; enduring nature

Example

The permanence of the stone monument impressed all visitors.

石の記念碑の永久性はすべての訪問者に印象を与えました。

B2 noun /ˌprɒsɪˈkjuːʃən/

prosecution

起訴

Meaning

The act of bringing a criminal charge against someone and pursuing legal action in court.

Example

The prosecution presented strong evidence against the defendant.

起訴側は被告人に対して強力な証拠を提出しました。

B2 verb /ɪnˈtaɪtəl/

entitle

権利を与える

Meaning

to give someone the right to have or do something

Example

Employees are entitled to receive paid holidays.

従業員は有給休暇を受ける権利があります。

B2 verb /ˈdɪkteɪt/

dictate

口述する

Meaning

to say words aloud for someone to write down; to give orders

Example

The boss dictates letters to his secretary.

ボスは秘書に手紙を口述します。

B2 adjective /ˈvɛriənt/

Variant

変種；異なるバージョン

Meaning

differing in form, details, or in some other respect; alternative

Example

There are several variant spellings of this word.

この単語にはいくつかの異なる綴りがあります。

B2 noun /ˈlɪtə(r)/

liter

Meaning

a metric unit of volume equal to one cubic decimeter

Example

The recipe calls for two liters of water.

B2 verb /ˈskrɪbəl/

scribble

落書きする

Meaning

to write or draw carelessly or quickly

Example

The child scribbled all over the wall.

子供は壁に落書きをした。

B2 adjective /ˈɡɪf.tɪd/

Gifted

才能がある; 天賦の

Meaning

having exceptional talent or ability; talented;

Example

She is a gifted musician who plays multiple instruments.

彼女は多くの楽器を演奏する才能のある音楽家です。

B2 noun rɪˈsɛʃ.ən

recession

景気後退

Meaning

A period of temporary economic decline during which trade and industrial activity are reduced.

Example

The country faced a severe recession due to the financial crisis.

その国は金融危機のため深刻な景気後退に直面した。

B2 adverb /aɪˈrɒnɪkli/

ironically

皮肉にも

Meaning

in a way that is contrary to what is expected or intended

Example

Ironically, the fire station burned down.

皮肉にも、消防署が焼け落ちた。

B2 adjective /ˈrʌn daʊn/

run-down

荒れ果てた

Meaning

in a poor condition; worn out or neglected

Example

They live in a run-down house at the edge of town.

彼らは町の端にある荒れ果てた家に住んでいます。

B2 noun pərˈsɛpʃən

perception

知覚、理解

Meaning

The ability to see, hear, or become aware of something through the senses

Example

Our perception of the situation was shaped by our prior experiences.

私たちの状況に対する知覚は、私たちの過去の経験によって形作られました。

B2 noun (plural) /ˈtæk.tɪks/

tactics

戦術

Meaning

specific methods or actions used to achieve a goal, especially in military or competition

Example

The team changed their tactics to win the game.

チームは試合に勝つために戦術を変えた。

B2 adjective /ˌʌndɪˈnaɪəbl/

Undeniable

否定できない

Meaning

impossible to deny or dispute; clearly true

Example

The evidence of his guilt was undeniable.

彼の有罪の証拠は否定できなかった。

B2 noun /ˈkaʊn.səl.ɪŋ/

counselling

カウンセリング

Meaning

the process of giving professional guidance and support to help someone deal with personal, social, psychological, or career-related problems

Example

She decided to seek counselling to manage stress and anxiety.

彼女はストレスを管理するためにカウンセリングを受けた。

B2 adjective /lɪˈdʒɪt.ɪ.mət/

Legitimate

合法的な; 有効な; 本物の; 妥当な

Meaning

lawful; valid; genuine; reasonable

Example

He has a legitimate reason for being late.

彼には遅刻の正当な理由がある。

B2 adverb /ˈwɪl.ɪŋ.li/

Willingly

自発的に

Meaning

in a willing manner; voluntarily; with free will

Example

She willingly helped her neighbors during the emergency.

彼女は緊急時に自発的に隣人を助けました。

B2 adjective + noun ˈædvɜːrs ɪˈfekts

adverse effects

悪影響

Meaning

Negative or harmful impacts that result from an action or condition.

Example

Plastic usage has adverse effects on the environment.

プラスチックの使用は環境に悪影響を与える。

B2 noun /ˈfæntəsi/

fantasy

ファンタジー

Meaning

a creation of the imagination, especially something improbable or impossible

Example

She has a vivid fantasy about traveling to space.

彼女は宇宙旅行に関する生き生きとしたファンタジーを持っています。

B2 noun /əˈtɜːrni/

attorney

弁護士

Meaning

a person who practices law; a lawyer

Example

She hired an attorney to represent her in court.

彼女は裁判所で彼女を代表するために弁護士を雇いました。

B2 noun /ˈnuː.səns/

Nuisance

迷惑; 不便;

Meaning

a person, thing, or circumstance causing inconvenience or annoyance

Example

The constant noise from construction is a real nuisance.

建設の絶え間ない騒音は本当の迷惑です。

B2 adjective /səkˈsɛsɪv/

Successive

連続的な; 連続した

Meaning

following one after the other in order; consecutive

Example

The team won three successive matches.

チームは三回連続して試合に勝ちました。

B2 noun /səˈspens/

Suspense

サスペンス

Meaning

a feeling of excited or anxious uncertainty about what will happen

Example

The movie kept us in suspense until the very end.

映画は最後まで私たちをサスペンスの中に保ちました。

B2 noun /ˈaʊtˌsɛt/

outset

開始

Meaning

the beginning or start of something

Example

From the outset, the project seemed ambitious but achievable.

最初から、プロジェクトは野心的だが達成可能に見えました。

B2 noun /ˈsɪləbəs/

syllabus

シラバス

Meaning

An outline or summary of topics to be covered in a course of study.

Example

The professor handed out the syllabus on the first day of class.

教授は初日にシラバスを配布しました。

B2 noun /ˈnuː.kʌm.ər/

New-comer

新参者

Meaning

a person who has recently arrived in a place or joined a group

Example

The newcomer was warmly welcomed by the team.

その新参者はチームによって温かく迎えられました。

B2 adjective /ˈtɒl.ər.ə.bəl/

Tolerable

耐えられる; 受け入れ可能だが理想的ではない

Meaning

able to be endured; acceptable though not ideal

Example

The heat was barely tolerable in the afternoon.

午後の暑さはほとんど耐えられるものでした。

B2 verb /ˈɛmɪˌɡreɪt/

emigrate

移住する

Meaning

To leave one's own country in order to settle permanently in another.

Example

Many people emigrated from Europe to America in the 19th century.

多くの人々は19世紀にヨーロッパからアメリカに移住しました。

B2 verb /prɪˈzɜːv/

preserve

保存する

Meaning

to keep something in its original state; to protect from harm or decay

Example

We must preserve our natural environment.

私たちは自然環境を保存しなければなりません。

B2 noun /ˈɡæmblɪŋ/

gambling

ギャンブル

Meaning

the activity of betting money or valuables on an outcome, often involving risk

Example

He got addicted to gambling at the casino.

彼はカジノでギャンブルに依存するようになった。

B2 adjective /prɪˈdɪktəbəl/

predictable

予測可能

Meaning

able to be predicted or foreseen

Example

His reactions were predictable based on his past behavior.

彼の反応は過去の行動に基づいて予測可能でした。

B2 noun /hʊd/

Hood

フッド

Meaning

the expandable neck region of certain snakes like cobras; a covering for the head

Example

The cobra spread its hood when it felt threatened.

コブラは脅威を感じるとフッドを広げました。

B2 noun /məˈstɑːʃ/

Moustache

ヒゲ

Meaning

hair that grows on the upper lip of men

Example

He grew a thick moustache for the play.

彼は劇のために濃いヒゲを生やした。

B2 verb /əˈkweɪnt/

acquaint

親しくする

Meaning

to make someone familiar with something; to inform or introduce

Example

Please acquaint yourself with the safety guidelines before operating the machine.

機械を操作する前に、安全ガイドラインを確認してください。

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 /speɪd/

Spade

シャベル

Meaning

a tool with a flat blade for digging; a playing card suit

Example

The gardener used a spade to dig holes for planting flowers.

庭師は花を植えるために穴を掘るためにシャベルを使いました。

B2 verb /ˌdɪsəˈpruːv/

disapprove

反対する

Meaning

to have a negative opinion about something; to consider something wrong or bad

Example

Many parents disapprove of smoking.

多くの親は喫煙を反対しています。

B2 verb /kəmˈpaɪl/

compile

コンパイルする

Meaning

to collect information or material and put it together in a list, report, or book

Example

She compiled the research data into a detailed report.

彼女は調査データを詳細なレポートにコンパイルしました。

B2 noun /ˈfaʊn.dər/

Founder

創設者

Meaning

a person who establishes an institution or settlement; someone who starts or creates something

Example

Steve Jobs was the co-founder of Apple Inc. and revolutionized personal computing.

スティーブ・ジョブズはApple Inc.の共同創設者で、個人用コンピュータを革新しました。

B2 verb ˈwɜːrsən

worsen

悪化する

Meaning

To make or become worse; to deteriorate in quality, condition, or degree.

Example

Lack of education can worsen poverty levels.

教育の不足は貧困のレベルを悪化させる可能性がある。

B2 verb /rɪˈkɜːr/

recur

Meaning

to happen again, especially repeatedly or at regular intervals

Example

The headache tends to recur every few weeks.

B2 noun /ˈlaɪ.ə.nəs/

Lioness

雌ライオン

Meaning

an adult female lion

Example

The fierce lioness protected her cubs from danger.

その猛獣の雌ライオンは子ライオンたちを危険から守った。

B2 adjective /ˌbaɪəʊdɪˈɡreɪdəbl/

biodegradable

生分解性の

Meaning

Capable of being decomposed by natural biological processes, typically by bacteria or other living organisms, without causing harm to the environment.

Example

Biodegradable materials break down naturally without harming the environment.

生分解性の素材は自然に分解され、環境に害を与えることはありません。

B2 noun /ˌsuːpərˈvɪʒən/

supervision

監視

Meaning

the action or process of overseeing or managing something or someone

Example

The project was completed under the supervision of an experienced manager.

そのプロジェクトは経験豊富なマネージャーの監視の下で完了しました。

B2 verb /kɑːrv/

carve

Meaning

To cut or shape something, especially wood or stone, into a desired form.

Example

The artist carved a beautiful statue out of marble.

B2 noun /siːdʒ/

Sieze

包囲

Meaning

a military operation to capture a place by surrounding it and cutting off supplies

Example

The siege of the castle lasted for three months.

城塞の包囲は三ヶ月続いた。

B2 adjective /pəˈrɛntəl/

parental

親に関連する

Meaning

relating to a parent or parents; characteristic of a mother or father

Example

Parental guidance is important for a child's development.

子供の成長には親のガイダンスが重要です。

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。

B2 noun /mɒsk/

mosque

モスク

Meaning

A Muslim place of worship.

Example

They gathered at the mosque for the Friday prayer.

彼らは金曜日の祈りのためにモスクに集まりました。

B2 noun /dɪsˈpoʊzl/

disposal

廃棄

Meaning

the action or process of getting rid of something

Example

The disposal of waste is crucial for maintaining a clean environment.

廃棄物の処理は清潔な環境を維持するために重要です。

B2 noun /ˌriː.əˈʃʊr.əns/

Reassurance

安心

Meaning

comfort or confidence given to someone to remove their fears or doubts

Example

She needed reassurance that everything would be okay.

彼女はすべてがうまくいくことを確認するために安心が必要でした。

B2 adverb /əˈproʊpriətli/

appropriately

適切に

Meaning

in a way that is suitable or proper for a particular situation

Example

She was dressed appropriately for the event.

彼女はイベントに適切に服を着ていました。

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 verb/noun /ɪɡˈzɪbɪt/

exhibit

展示する

Meaning

To display or show publicly; something put on display.

Example

The museum will exhibit ancient artifacts.

博物館は古代の遺物を展示する予定です。

B2 verb /ɪnˈvɪʒən/

envision

想像する

Meaning

to imagine or picture something in the future; to visualize a possibility or goal

Example

She envisions a world where everyone has equal access to education.

彼女はすべての人が平等に教育を受けられる世界を想像しています。

B2 noun ˈhoʊmˌskuː.lɪŋ

homeschooling

ホームスクーリング

Meaning

The practice of educating children at home rather than sending them to a school.

Example

Homeschooling allows parents to tailor education to their child's needs.

ホームスクーリングは、親が子供のニーズに合わせて教育を提供することを可能にします。

B2 noun, adjective /tɑːrt/

tart

Meaning

A small pie with a sweet or savory filling; or having a sharp, sour taste.

Example

She served a delicious apple tart for dessert.

B2 verb /prɪˈveɪl/

prevail

勝つ

Meaning

To prove more powerful or superior; to be widespread or common.

Example

Justice will always prevail over injustice.

正義は常に不正に勝る。