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B2 noun /ˈtʃɒp.ər/

Chopper

斧
Meaning
a tool with a heavy blade for chopping wood; a helicopter
Example
The lumberjack swung the chopper to cut down the tree.
伐採者は木を切るために斧を振った。
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。
B2 verb /ɪnˈlɑːrdʒ/

enlarge

広げる
Meaning
to make something bigger or increase in size
Example
They decided to enlarge their house.
彼らは家を広げることに決めました。
B2 verb /ʃrɪŋk/

shrink

縮む
Meaning
to become smaller in size; to draw back in fear
Example
The sweater shrank after washing in hot water.
セーターは熱い水で洗った後、縮んだ。
B2 noun /ˈɒp.tɪ.mɪ.zəm/

optimism

楽観主義
Meaning
Hopefulness and confidence about the future or the successful outcome of something.
Example
Her optimism helped her overcome difficult times.
彼女の楽観主義は、困難な時期を乗り越える助けとなりました。
B2 noun /ˈher ˌpɪn/

Hair pin

ヘアピン
Meaning
a thin piece of metal or plastic used to hold hair in place
Example
She used several hair pins to secure her elegant updo.
彼女はエレガントなアップスタイルを固定するためにヘアピンをいくつも使った。
B2 adjective /ˈɪn.tɪ.mət/

Intimate

親密な; 個人的な; 詳細な知識
Meaning
close in friendship; private and personal; detailed knowledge
Example
They have an intimate friendship that has lasted for decades.
彼らは何十年にもわたる親密な友情を持っています。
B2 adjective /ˈvɛriəbl/

Variable

変動可能な
Meaning
able to change; not consistent or having a fixed pattern
Example
The weather has been very variable this week.
今週の天気は非常に変わりやすかったです。
B2 noun /ˈdeɪ.tə briːtʃ/

data breach

データ漏洩
Meaning
Unauthorized disclosure of sensitive information through security violation
Example
A data breach exposed millions of users' passwords.
データ漏洩により何百万人ものユーザーのパスワードが公開されました。
B2 noun /ˈwɪd.oʊ/

Widow

未亡人
Meaning
a woman whose husband has died and who has not married again
Example
The widow received support from her family and community.
未亡人は家族とコミュニティから支援を受けました。
B2 noun /hiːl/

Heel

かかと
Meaning
the back part of the human foot below the ankle
Example
She wore shoes with high heels to the party.
彼女はパーティーに高いヒールの靴を履いていた。
B2 noun ˈmaɪnd.set

mindset

マインドセット
Meaning
The established set of attitudes held by someone.
Example
A growth mindset helps individuals embrace challenges.
成長マインドセットは、個人が挑戦を受け入れるのを助けます。
B2 noun, verb /ˈbʌŋkər/

bunker

地下壕
Meaning
a reinforced underground shelter; to place or store something in a protected place
Example
They hid in a bunker during the air raid.
空襲の間、彼らは地下壕に隠れた。
B2 noun ˌprɒd.ʌkˈtɪv.ɪ.ti

productivity

生産性
Meaning
The effectiveness of productive effort, especially in industry, as measured in terms of the rate of output per unit of input.
Example
Improved irrigation boosts productivity.
改善された灌漑は生産性を向上させる。
B2 adjective /ˈhoʊl.səm/

Wholesome

健康的な; 身体的または道徳的な福祉を促進する
Meaning
conducive to or promoting moral or physical well-being; healthy
Example
Eating wholesome food is important for good health.
健康的な食べ物は良い健康のために重要です。
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 /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 adverb /ˈtaɪtli/

Tightly

しっかり; 強く
Meaning
in a tight manner; firmly; securely
Example
Hold the rope tightly so you don't fall.
ロープをしっかり持って、落ちないようにします。
B2 adjective /ˈjuː.nɪ.faɪd/

unified

統一された
Meaning
Made into a whole or joined together.
Example
A unified approach fosters better outcomes.
統一されたアプローチはより良い結果を促進します。
B2 adjective kɒnˈtek.stju.əl

contextual

文脈の
Meaning
Depending on or relating to the circumstances or setting; context-dependent.
Example
Contextual meaning changes depending on usage.
文脈の意味は使用によって変わります。
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 /ˈnæreɪtər/

narrator

語り手
Meaning
A person who tells the story in a book, play, or film.
Example
The narrator guided the audience through the complex plot.
語り手は複雑なプロットを通じて観客を導きました。
B2 adjective /ˈdevəsteɪtɪŋ/

devastating

Meaning
causing severe shock, distress, or destruction; extremely damaging or upsetting
Example
The earthquake had a devastating effect on the city.
B2 noun /mɪl/

mill

製粉所
Meaning
a building equipped with machinery for grinding grain or manufacturing goods
Example
The old flour mill has been converted into a museum.
古い小麦粉工場は博物館に改装されました。
B2 verb /ˈhezɪteɪt/

hesitate

ためらう
Meaning
to pause before acting; to be uncertain about what to do
Example
Don't hesitate to ask for help.
助けを求めることを躊躇しないでください。
B2 noun /ˈkwɔː.tərz/

Quarters

宿舎; 兵舎; 軍の住宅
Meaning
living accommodation; lodgings; military housing
Example
The soldiers returned to their quarters after the training exercise.
兵士たちは訓練後、自分の宿舎に戻りました。
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 noun /ˈtɔːr.ment/

Torment

苦しみ; 苦痛
Meaning
severe physical or mental suffering; extreme pain or anguish
Example
The prisoner endured years of torment in solitary confinement.
囚人は独房で何年もの苦しみに耐えました。
B2 verb /əˈstaʊnd/

astound

仰天させる
Meaning
to greatly surprise or amaze someone
Example
The magician's final trick astounded the audience.
そのマジシャンの最後の手品は観客を仰天させた。
B2 noun /trænzˈmɪʃən/

transmission

伝送, 送信
Meaning
the act of sending, passing, or spreading something such as information, energy, or disease
Example
The transmission of data over the internet is very fast.
インターネット上でのデータの伝送は非常に速い。
B2 noun /dʒiːn/

gene

遺伝子
Meaning
A unit of heredity in living organisms, transferred from parent to offspring, determining traits.
Example
Eye color is influenced by genes inherited from parents.
目の色は親から受け継いだ遺伝子によって影響を受けます。
B2 verb /ɪmˈpaʊər/

empower

Meaning
To give someone the power or authority to do something; to make someone stronger or more confident.
Example
Education can empower people to improve their lives.
B2 noun ˌriːkənˈstrʌkʃn

reconstruction

再建
Meaning
The action or process of reconstructing or being reconstructed.
Example
The reconstruction project took years.
再建プロジェクトは数年かかりました。
B2 noun, verb /ˈdɪskɔːrs/

discourse

談話, 講義
Meaning
Written or spoken communication or debate.
Example
The professor gave a discourse on ancient philosophy.
教授は古代哲学についての講義を行った。
B2 verb /daɪˈvɜːrt/

divert

Meaning
to turn aside from a course; to redirect or entertain
Example
The police diverted traffic to a side road.
B2 adjective /ˈdæmɪdʒɪŋ/

damaging

Meaning
causing harm or injury
Example
The storm caused damaging effects to the crops.
B2 noun /ˈspaɪs bɒks/

Spice box

スパイス箱
Meaning
a container used to store various spices and seasonings
Example
She opened the spice box to find cumin for her curry.
彼女はカレー用のクミンを見つけるためにスパイスボックスを開けました。
B2 noun /ˈprɑsɪˌkjuːtər/

prosecutor

検察官
Meaning
a lawyer who represents the government in criminal cases
Example
The prosecutor argued that the defendant was guilty of the crime.
検察官は被告が犯罪を犯したと主張した。
B2 verb /əˈsaɪn/

assign

割り当てる
Meaning
to give someone a task, duty, or responsibility
Example
The manager will assign tasks to the new employees.
マネージャーは新しい従業員に仕事を割り当てる予定です。
B2 noun /ˈhʌrɪkən/

hurricane

ハリケーン
Meaning
A violent tropical storm with very strong winds and heavy rain.
Example
The hurricane destroyed hundreds of homes along the coast.
ハリケーンは沿岸の数百軒の家を破壊しました。
B2 adjective/noun /ˈmaɪ.nər/

minor

小さい / 未成年
Meaning
less important, serious, or significant; a person under the legal age
Example
Luckily, the accident caused only minor injuries.
幸運にも、事故は軽いけがだけを引き起こしました。
B2 verb /rɪˈkleɪm/

reclaim

Meaning
To take back or recover something; to restore to a usable state.
Example
The farmer worked to reclaim the barren land.
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 noun /ˈpesɪˌmɪzəm/

pessimism

ペシミズム
Meaning
A tendency to see the worst aspect of things or believe the worst will happen.
Example
Her constant pessimism made it hard to stay optimistic.
彼女の絶え間ないペシミズムは、楽観的でいるのを難しくしていた。
B2 adjective /kəmˈpækt/

Compact

コンパクト; 小さくて効率的にデザインされた
Meaning
closely and neatly packed together; small and efficiently designed
Example
She bought a compact car that fits easily in small parking spaces.
彼女は小さな駐車スペースにも簡単に収まるコンパクトカーを買った。
B2 adjective /əˈlɛdʒd/

alleged

疑われた
Meaning
said or thought to be true, but not proven
Example
The alleged thief was caught by the police.
疑われた泥棒は警察に捕まった。
B2 noun /ˈmɑːrkər/

marker

マーカー、マーキングペン
Meaning
an object used to indicate a position, place, or boundary; a pen with a thick tip used for writing or drawing
Example
He used a red marker to underline the important points.
彼は重要なポイントを強調するために赤いマーカーを使用しました。
B2 adverb /ʌnˈplɛzəntli/

unpleasantly

不快に
Meaning
in a way that causes discomfort, annoyance, or displeasure; in an unfriendly or disagreeable manner
Example
The room was unpleasantly hot during the afternoon.
午後、その部屋は不快に暑かった。
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 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 noun ˈskeə.sɪ.ti

scarcity

不足
Meaning
The state of being scarce or in short supply; shortage.
Example
Water scarcity threatens agriculture.
水不足が農業に脅威を与えている。
B2 adjective /ˈeɪ.li.ən/

alien

エイリアン
Meaning
Belonging to a foreign country or nation; extraterrestrial.
Example
The telescope is capable of detecting alien signals.
望遠鏡はエイリアンの信号を検出することができます。
B2 noun, verb /rɪər/

rear

後ろ / 育てる
Meaning
the back part of something; to bring up or raise children or animals
Example
The mother cat reared her kittens in a quiet corner.
母猫は静かな隅で子猫たちを育てました。
B2 verb /ˈsʌməraɪz/

summarize

要約する
Meaning
To give a brief statement of the main points of something
Example
She summarized the report in just a few minutes.
彼女は数分で報告書を要約した。
B2 verb /ˈɒkjʊpaɪ/

occupy

占める / 占有する / 居住する
Meaning
to take up space or time; to live or work in a place
Example
The new family will occupy the house next month.
新しい家族は来月その家に入居する予定です。
B2 adjective /slaɪ/

sly

ずるい / 狡猾
Meaning
Clever in a deceitful or cunning way.
Example
She gave him a sly smile.
彼女は彼にずるい笑顔を向けた。
B2 noun /vɜːrdʒ/

Verge

縁; 境界; しきい値
Meaning
the edge or border of something; very close to happening
Example
She was on the verge of tears.
彼女は涙の縁に立っていた。
B2 noun /ˈdɔːr.mæt/

Door-mat

ドアマット
Meaning
a mat placed in front of a door for wiping feet
Example
Please wipe your feet on the door-mat before entering the house.
家に入る前にドアマットで足を拭いてください。
B2 adjective /ɪmˈpɪəriəl/

imperial

帝国の
Meaning
Relating to an empire or emperor; having supreme authority.
Example
The imperial palace was a symbol of the emperor's power.
インペリアル宮殿は皇帝の力の象徴でした。
B2 noun /ˈskʌlp.tʃər/

Sculpture

彫刻; 彫刻によって作られた芸術作品
Meaning
the art of making objects by carving; a work of art made by carving
Example
The museum displays ancient Greek sculpture.
博物館には古代ギリシャの彫刻が展示されています。
B2 noun /ˈwɜːk.fləʊ/

workflow

作業の流れ、プロセスの順序
Meaning
The sequence of processes through which a piece of work passes from initiation to completion.
Example
A well-structured workflow enhances productivity.
よく構成されたワークフローは生産性を高めます。
B2 adjective /ˈɪmpæktfʊl/

impactful

インパクトがある
Meaning
Having a major impact or effect; powerful and forceful.
Example
Her impactful speech moved the audience to take action.
彼女のインパクトのあるスピーチは、聴衆を行動に駆り立てた。
B2 verb /ʃʌv/

shove

押す
Meaning
to push someone or something roughly
Example
He shoved the box into the corner.
彼は箱を隅に押し込んだ。
B2 noun /dɪˈpen.dəns/

Dependence

依存
Meaning
the state of relying on or needing someone or something for support; addiction
Example
His dependence on technology made it difficult for him to work without internet.
テクノロジーへの依存がインターネットなしでは仕事を困難にした。
B2 noun /ˈpæs.taɪm/

Pastime

余暇
Meaning
an activity done regularly for enjoyment; a hobby or recreational activity
Example
Reading books is her favorite pastime during weekends.
読書は週末の彼女のお気に入りの余暇活動です。
B2 verb /ˈsɪmpəθaɪz/

sympathize

同情する
Meaning
to feel sorry for someone; to understand and share someone's feelings
Example
I sympathize with your loss.
あなたの損失に同情します。
B2 noun /ˈmeɪn.tən.əns/

maintenance

メンテナンス
Meaning
The process of keeping something in proper working condition; upkeep.
Example
Regular maintenance increases the lifespan of machines.
定期的なメンテナンスは機械の寿命を延ばします。
B2 verb /ˌoʊvərˈduː/

overdo

やりすぎる
Meaning
to do something too much; to exaggerate or carry to excess
Example
Don't overdo the exercise on your first day at the gym.
初日はジムで運動をやりすぎないでください。
B2 noun ɔːˈɡæn.ɪk fuːdz

organic foods

オーガニック食品
Meaning
Food produced without the use of chemicals such as artificial pesticides, fertilizers, or other artificial agents.
Example
Organic foods are healthier than processed foods.
オーガニック食品は加工食品よりも健康的です。
B2 verb /kənˈsiːd/

concede

Meaning
to admit something is true or valid, often reluctantly
Example
She finally conceded that she was wrong.
B2 noun dɪˈstrækʃən

distraction

気晴らし
Meaning
Something that prevents concentration or takes attention away from something else.
Example
Distraction during study time can hinder learning.
勉強中の気晴らしは学習を妨げることがあります。
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 noun /ˈtɜr.mər.ɪk/

Turmeric

ターメリック
Meaning
A bright yellow spice powder made from the root of a tropical plant, used in cooking and medicine
Example
Add turmeric to the curry for color and flavor.
カレーに色と風味を加えるためにターメリックを加えます。
B2 noun /ˈfɛmənɪst/

feminist

フェミニスト
Meaning
a person who supports equal rights and opportunities for women and men
Example
She proudly calls herself a feminist and fights for gender equality.
彼女は誇りを持って自分をフェミニストだと言い、ジェンダー平等のために戦っています。
B2 noun /ˈaɪ.lɪd/

Eyelid

まぶた
Meaning
either of the upper or lower folds of skin that cover the eye when closed
Example
Her eyelids felt heavy with sleep.
彼女のまぶたは眠気で重く感じた。
B2 noun /həˈraɪ.zən/

horizon

地平線
Meaning
the line where the earth seems to meet the sky; the limit of one's knowledge, experience, or interest
Example
The sun disappeared below the horizon.
太陽は地平線の下に消えました。
B2 noun /ˈɔːkʃən/

Auction

オークション
Meaning
a public sale in which goods or property are sold to the highest bidder
Example
The antique furniture was sold at an auction last weekend.
アンティーク家具は先週末のオークションで売られました。
B2 adjective /ˌɪntəˈpɜːsənl/

interpersonal

対人
Meaning
Relating to relationships or communication between people.
Example
He has excellent interpersonal skills and gets along well with others.
彼は優れた対人スキルを持っており、他の人とうまくやっていきます。
B2 noun /əˈroʊmə/

aroma

香り
Meaning
A pleasant, distinctive smell.
Example
The aroma of freshly baked bread filled the kitchen.
焼きたてのパンの香りがキッチンに広がった。
B2 adjective /ˈhɜː.bəl/

herbal

ハーバル
Meaning
Made from or containing herbs, especially for medicinal purposes.
Example
Herbal remedies were widely used here.
ここではハーバル療法が広く使われていました。
B2 noun /ˈfeɪ.lɪŋ/

Failing

失敗; 欠点; 弱点
Meaning
a weakness, especially in a person's character; a fault
Example
His only failing is that he talks too much during meetings.
彼の唯一の失敗は、会議中に話しすぎることです。
B2 noun /ˈsɜr.neɪm/

Surname

苗字
Meaning
a hereditary name common to all members of a family; family name
Example
Please write your first name and surname on the form.
フォームに名前と苗字を書いてください。
B2 noun /dɪˈsep.ʃən/

Deception

欺瞞
Meaning
the action of deceiving someone; the state of being deceived
Example
The magician's deception amazed the audience with seemingly impossible tricks.
魔法使いの欺瞞は、観客を一見不可能なトリックで驚かせた。
B2 verb /ɪnˈstrʌkt/

instruct

指示する
Meaning
to teach; to give directions
Example
The teacher instructed the students carefully.
先生は生徒に注意深く指示しました。
B2 adverb /ˈɜːrdʒəntli/

urgently

緊急に
Meaning
in a way that requires immediate attention or action
Example
The patient urgently needs medical attention.
患者は緊急に医療処置が必要です。
B2 adjective /ʌnˈhɜːd/

Unheard

聞かれなかった; 未知の
Meaning
not heard or listened to; not given a hearing; unknown or unfamiliar
Example
His complaints went unheard by the management.
彼の苦情は経営陣に無視されました。
B2 adjective sɪnˈθet̬.ɪk

synthetic

合成の
Meaning
Made by chemical synthesis, especially to imitate a natural product; artificial.
Example
Synthetic chemicals are used in processed foods.
合成化学物質は加工食品に使用されます。
B2 adjective /ʌnˈsiːn/

Unseen

見えない; 前に見たり気づいたりしたことがない
Meaning
not previously seen or noticed; invisible; hidden
Example
The unseen forces of nature can be very powerful.
自然界の見えない力は非常に強力である可能性があります。
B2 adjective /ʌnˈfɪt/

Unfit

不適格; 不適当;
Meaning
not in good physical condition; unsuitable or inappropriate
Example
He was declared unfit for military service due to his poor health.
彼は健康状態が悪いため、軍務には不適格と宣告されました。
B2 noun /ˈbækdrɒp/

backdrop

背景
Meaning
a painted cloth or other structure used behind a stage
Example
The backdrop for the play was a beautiful mountain scene.
その舞台の背景は美しい山の景色でした。
B2 noun/verb /ˈsæd.əl/

saddle

馬の鞍; 誰かに責任を負わせる
Meaning
A seat fastened on the back of a horse for riding; to burden someone with a responsibility.
Example
He saddled the horse before going for a ride.
彼は乗馬の前に馬にサドルをつけた。
B2 noun /ˈlɒk.ɪt/

Locket

ロケットペンダント
Meaning
a small ornamental case, typically made of gold or silver, worn on a chain around the neck
Example
She kept her grandmother's photo in the locket.
彼女は祖母の写真をロケットペンダントに入れていました。
B2 noun /tsuːˈnɑː.mi/

tsunami

津波
Meaning
a large sea wave caused by an underwater earthquake or volcanic eruption
Example
The tsunami devastated the coastal town, leaving thousands homeless.
津波は沿岸の町を壊滅させ、何千人もの人々を家なしにしました。
B2 noun noʊˈbel praɪz

Nobel Prize

ノーベル賞
Meaning
Any of six international prizes awarded annually for outstanding work in physics, chemistry, physiology or medicine, literature, economics, and the promotion of peace.
Example
Nobel Prize recognition evaded Bose's contributions.
Nobel Prize recognition did not apply to Bose's contributions.
B2 noun ˌæn.tiˈɒk.sɪ.dənts

antioxidants

抗酸化物質
Meaning
A substance that may prevent or delay some types of cell damage.
Example
Fruits and vegetables are rich in antioxidants.
果物や野菜には抗酸化物質が豊富に含まれています。
B2 adjective /dɪˈstɜː.bɪŋ/

disturbing

気になる
Meaning
causing anxiety, worry, or emotional distress
Example
The news about the accident was deeply disturbing.
事故のニュースは非常に気分を害するものでした。
B2 verb /ɪˈmɪt/

emit

放出する
Meaning
to send out something such as light, heat, sound, or gas
Example
The factory emits smoke into the atmosphere.
工場は大気中に煙を排出します。
B2 noun /ˈsɛm.iˌsɜːr.kəl/

semicircle

半円
Meaning
Half of a circle or something shaped like half of a circle.
Example
The students sat in a semicircle around the teacher.
学生たちは教師の周りに半円形に座っていました。
B2 noun /ˈæŋkər/

Anchor

アンカー
Meaning
a heavy object used to moor a vessel to the sea bottom; a person or thing that provides stability or confidence
Example
The ship dropped its anchor in the harbor.
船は港にアンカーを下ろしました。
B2 adjective /ˈtræŋkwɪl/

tranquil

静かな
Meaning
Free from disturbance; calm and peaceful.
Example
A tranquil environment promotes relaxation and focus.
静かな環境はリラックスと集中を促進します。
B2 adjective /ˌbaɪəˈlɒdʒɪkl̩/

biological

生物学的
Meaning
relating to the science of biology or to life and living organisms
Example
She is studying biological sciences at university.
彼女は大学で生物学的な科学を学んでいます。
B2 noun ɪˈmjuː.nɪ.ti

immunity

免疫力
Meaning
The ability of an organism to resist a particular infection or toxin by the action of specific antibodies.
Example
A strong immunity protects against infections.
強い免疫力は感染症から守ります。
B2 noun bjʊəˈrɒk.rə.si

bureaucracy

官僚主義
Meaning
A system of government in which most of the important decisions are made by state officials rather than by elected representatives.
Example
Excessive bureaucracy can slow down decision-making.
過度な官僚主義は意思決定を遅らせることがあります。
B2 adjective /ʌnˈbaɪəst/

unbiased

偏見のない
Meaning
Not showing prejudice; impartial and fair.
Example
The report gave an unbiased view of the situation.
レポートは状況の偏りのない見解を示しました。
B2 adjective /ˈrɑː.ki/

Rocky

岩だらけの; 不安定な; 難しい
Meaning
full of rocks; unsteady; difficult
Example
The rocky path made hiking difficult for the tourists.
岩だらけの道は観光客のハイキングを難しくしました。
B2 adjective /dʒaɪˈɡæntɪk/

gigantic

巨大な
Meaning
Extremely large or huge in size, power, or extent.
Example
The company made a gigantic investment in technology.
その企業は技術に巨額の投資をしました。
B2 noun /ˈfleɪvər/

flavor

味
Meaning
The distinctive taste of a food or drink.
Example
This ice cream has a delicious mango flavor.
このアイスクリームはおいしいマンゴーのフレーバーがあります。
B2 noun /fʌs/

Fuss

騒ぎ; 無駄な心配
Meaning
unnecessary worry or bother about something; agitated excitement over a trivial matter
Example
She made such a fuss about the small stain on her dress that everyone noticed.
彼女はドレスの小さなシミについてそんなに騒いだので、みんなが気づきました。
B2 noun /əˈnælədʒi/

analogy

類推
Meaning
A comparison between two things for the purpose of explanation or clarification.
Example
The teacher used the analogy of a tree to explain the structure of an essay.
先生はエッセイの構造を説明するために木の類推を使いました。
B2 verb /ˈsɪmplɪfaɪ/

simplify

簡単にする
Meaning
to make easier to understand or do; to reduce complexity
Example
The teacher simplified the complex equation for the students.
教師は生徒のために複雑な方程式を簡単にしました。
B2 noun ˈlɪt.ər.ə.si ˌreɪts

literacy rates

識字率
Meaning
The percentage of people in a population who can read and write; measures of educational levels in a population.
Example
Literacy rates impact socioeconomic conditions.
識字率は社会経済的条件に影響を与える。
B2 adjective /ˈɡrʌm.pi/

Grumpy

不機嫌な; イライラした;
Meaning
bad-tempered and irritable; easily annoyed
Example
He was grumpy all morning because he didn't sleep well.
彼は朝からずっと不機嫌でした、よく眠れなかったからです。
B2 verb, noun, adjective /ˈɔːltərnət/ (adj, noun), /ˈɔːltərˌneɪt/ (verb)

alternate

交代、代替
Meaning
to occur in turn repeatedly; to take turns; also, a substitute or replacement
Example
The students alternate between online and offline classes.
学生たちはオンラインとオフラインのクラスを交互に受講します。
B2 adjective /ˈskeptɪkəl/

Sceptical

懐疑的な; 疑わしい; 何かの真実に疑問を抱く
Meaning
having doubts; not easily convinced; questioning the truth of something
Example
Many scientists remain sceptical about the new theory.
多くの科学者が新しい理論に対して懐疑的な立場を取っている。
B2 noun /ˌnəʊtɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

notification

通知
Meaning
an official or formal notice or message informing someone of something; an alert delivered by a system or device
Example
You will receive a notification when your application is approved.
申請が承認されると通知が届きます。
B2 noun /mɪkst ˈkʌlər/

Mixed colour

混合色
Meaning
a color created by combining two or more different colors
Example
The mixed colour created a beautiful gradient on the canvas.
混合色はキャンバスに美しいグラデーションを作り出しました。
B2 noun /leɪs/

Lace

レース
Meaning
a delicate fabric made of yarn or thread in an open weblike pattern; a cord or string for fastening
Example
She wore a beautiful dress decorated with intricate lace patterns.
彼女は複雑なレース模様で飾られた美しいドレスを着ていた。
B2 verb /ɪkˈspoʊz/

expose

暴露する
Meaning
to reveal or uncover; to make visible or known
Example
The investigation exposed the truth about the scandal.
調査はスキャンダルについての真実を暴露しました。
B2 noun /ˌveəriˈeɪʃən/

Variation

変動; バリエーション; 条件や量の違い
Meaning
a change or difference in condition, amount, or level; a different or distinct form or version of something
Example
There was a significant variation in temperature throughout the day.
1日の間に気温に顕著なバリエーションがありました。
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 noun /ˈmoʊ.tɪv/

Motive

動機; 理由; 刺激
Meaning
a reason for doing something; what drives someone to act
Example
The police are investigating the motive for the crime.
警察は犯罪の動機を調査しています。