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B1 noun /ˈsɜːr.kəmˌsˌtæn.sɪz/

Circumstances

状況
Meaning
the conditions that affect a situation, action, or event; facts or conditions connected with or relevant to an event
Example
Under normal circumstances, she would have arrived by now.
通常の状況では、彼女はもう到着しているはずです。
C1 noun /ˈɪnsɪdəns/

incidence

発生率
Meaning
the occurrence, rate, or frequency of something
Example
The incidence of road accidents has decreased this year.
今年の道路事故の発生率は減少しました。
C1 noun /ˈsɪ.nɪk/

Cynic

皮肉屋; 疑い深い人
Meaning
a person who believes that people are motivated purely by self-interest; someone who is skeptical about human nature
Example
The old cynic believed that politicians only cared about getting votes.
その古い皮肉屋は政治家がただ票を得ることにしか関心がないと信じていた。
A1 noun /dʒɒb/

Job

仕事; 職業; ポスト
Meaning
a paid position of regular employment; a task or piece of work
Example
She found a new job at the technology company after graduation.
彼女は卒業後、技術会社で新しい仕事を見つけました。
C1 noun /ˈbɜːrθraɪt/

birthright

生まれつきの権利
Meaning
A privilege or possession that a person has from birth.
Example
Freedom is considered a birthright of every individual.
自由はすべての個人の生まれつきの権利と見なされます。
B1 noun /ˈmiːtər/

meter

メートル
Meaning
A unit of length in the metric system equal to 100 centimeters; also, a device that measures quantity such as electricity or gas.
Example
The technician came to check the electricity meter.
技術者が電気メーターをチェックしに来ました。
C1 noun /bɑːrb/

barb

とげ、鋭いコメント
Meaning
a sharp projection such as on a fishhook; a cutting remark
Example
The fishhook has a small barb to keep the fish from escaping.
釣り針には、魚が逃げないように小さなとげがあります。
B2 adverb /hɪˈstɒrɪkli/

historically

歴史的に
Meaning
in a way that relates to history or past events
Example
Historically, this city was a major trade center.
歴史的に、この都市は主要な貿易の中心地でした。
B2 noun /ˈstɔːrɪdʒ/

storage

保存
Meaning
the action or method of storing something for future use
Example
The warehouse offers plenty of storage space.
倉庫にはたくさんの保存スペースがあります。
C1 noun /ˈstreɪnər/

Strainer

こし器
Meaning
a device having holes punched in it or made of crossed wires for separating solid matter from a liquid
Example
Use a strainer to drain the pasta water.
パスタの水を切るためにこし器を使ってください。
C2 noun /ˈkaʊntɪŋˌhaʊs/

counting-house

会計事務所
Meaning
a business office where accounts are kept and financial transactions are managed
Example
The merchant spent most of his day in the counting-house reviewing ledgers.
商人は一日中、会計事務所で帳簿を確認して過ごしました。
A2 noun /ˈkær.ɪk.tər/

Character

キャラクター; 性格; 特徴;
Meaning
the mental and moral qualities distinctive to an individual; a person in a novel, play, or film
Example
She showed great character by helping others during the crisis.
彼女は危機の間に他の人々を助けることで偉大なキャラクターを示しました。
C1 verb /ˈreɪdieɪt/

radiate

放射する
Meaning
to emit energy or light; to spread out from a center
Example
The fireplace radiates warmth throughout the room.
暖炉は部屋全体に暖かさを放射します。
C1 adjective /ˈskɔːrnfəl/

Scornful

軽蔑的な
Meaning
showing contempt or disdain; expressing scorn
Example
She gave him a scornful look when he made the rude comment.
彼が無礼なコメントをしたとき、彼女は軽蔑の目で彼を見た。
C2 adjective /ˌɪnɪkˈstɛnsəbl/

inextensible

伸縮不可
Meaning
Not capable of being stretched or extended.
Example
This rope is made of an inextensible material.
このロープは伸縮不可の材料でできています。
B1 noun /ˈtreɪdɪŋ/

trading

取引
Meaning
the act or business of buying and selling goods or services
Example
She made a fortune through online trading.
彼女はオンライン取引で大金を稼ぎました。
C2 verb /frɪsk/

frisk

ボディチェックする
Meaning
To search a person by patting their clothing to check for concealed items.
Example
The security guard frisked the man at the entrance.
セキュリティガードは入口でその男性をフリスクしました。
A2 noun /ˈer.ər/

Error

エラー; 間違い
Meaning
a mistake; something done incorrectly or wrong
Example
The error in the calculation led to incorrect results.
計算のエラーにより、不正確な結果が出ました。
C1 noun /mɪˈtrɒp.ə.lɪs/

Metropolis

大都市
Meaning
A very large city, especially the main city of a country or region
Example
New York is a bustling metropolis with millions of residents.
ニューヨークは数百万の住民が住む賑やかな大都市です。
B1 verb /ɪɡˈzæm.ɪn/

examine

幸福
Meaning
to look at something carefully in order to understand it
Example
The doctor will examine the patient tomorrow.
彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、幸せを隠せませんでした。
C1 noun /prɪˈrɒɡətɪv/

prerogative

特権
Meaning
a special right or privilege exclusive to a particular person or group
Example
It is the manager’s prerogative to make the final decision.
それはマネージャーの権限で最終決定を下すことです。
C1 noun, adjective /ˌnɒn ˈrɛzɪdənt/

non-resident

非居住者
Meaning
a person who does not live in a particular country or place permanently
Example
Non-resident students often pay higher tuition fees.
非居住者の学生は、しばしば高い学費を支払います。
C1 noun /ˈlɪŋɡwɪst/

linguist

言語学者
Meaning
A person skilled in foreign languages or in the scientific study of language.
Example
She is a linguist who speaks six languages fluently.
彼女は6か国語を流暢に話す言語学者です。
B2 verb /ˌkɒmprɪˈhɛnd/

comprehend

理解する
Meaning
to understand or grasp the meaning of something
Example
It is difficult to comprehend the scale of the disaster.
災害の規模を理解することは難しい。
C1 noun dɪˈfleɪʃən

deflation

デフレーション
Meaning
Reduction of the general level of prices in an economy.
Example
Deflation often leads to decreased consumer spending.
デフレーションはしばしば消費者の支出を減少させる。
A1 adjective /ˈhʌŋɡri/

Hungry

お腹がすいている
Meaning
feeling the need for food; having a strong desire or craving
Example
I am very hungry after working all day.
一日中働いた後でとてもお腹がすいています。
C1 verb /əˈbeɪt/

abate

減少する
Meaning
to become less intense or widespread
Example
The storm began to abate after midnight.
嵐は真夜中に弱まり始めました。
C2 noun ˌæɡ.roʊˈiː.koʊˌsɪs.təm

agroecosystem

農業生態系
Meaning
An ecological system centered on agricultural activities and processes.
Example
A healthy agroecosystem improves soil fertility.
健康な農業生態系は土壌の肥沃度を改善します。
C2 noun /ˈfɔːθ.raɪt.nəs/

forthrightness

坦率さ
Meaning
The quality of being honest and straightforward; directness.
Example
Her forthrightness made her a respected journalist.
Her forthrightness made her a respected journalist.
B2 noun /sɪlk/

silk

絹
Meaning
a fine, smooth fabric made from the threads produced by silkworms
Example
The dress was made of pure silk.
そのドレスは純粋な絹で作られていた。
C2 adjective /juːˈʒʊəriəs/

usurious

高利貸しの
Meaning
Charging excessively high interest rates on loans.
Example
The bank was accused of offering loans at usurious rates.
銀行は高利貸しの金利で融資を提供したとして告発されました。
C2 verb /kwɒf/

quaff

一気に飲む
Meaning
to drink something heartily or in large gulps, especially an alcoholic drink
Example
He quaffed a mug of ale after the long day.
彼は長い一日の後、ビールを一気に飲んだ。
C2 noun /ˈbuːbi/

booby

ばか
Meaning
a foolish or gullible person; a silly individual
Example
He felt like a booby after making such a simple mistake.
そんな簡単な間違いをして、彼は自分をばかだと感じた。
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 noun /ɪkˌsperɪˈmɛnteɪʃən/

experimentation

実験
Meaning
The process of performing a scientific procedure to make a discovery, test a hypothesis, or demonstrate a known fact.
Example
Experimentation leads to groundbreaking products.
実験は革新的な製品を生み出します。
B1 noun /dɪˈtɛktɪv/

detective

探偵
Meaning
a person whose job is to investigate and solve crimes
Example
The detective solved the mystery in just two days.
探偵はわずか2日で謎を解決しました。
B2 noun /ˈɔːkɪstrə/

orchestra

オーケストラ
Meaning
a large group of musicians playing different instruments together
Example
The orchestra performed beautifully at the concert.
オーケストラはコンサートで素晴らしい演奏をしました。
C2 adjective /tɛnˈdɛnʃəs/

tendentious

偏向的
Meaning
Expressing or promoting a particular cause or point of view, often biased.
Example
The article was criticized for its tendentious tone.
その記事は偏向的な口調で批判されました。
B2 adjective /njuːˈmɛrɪkəl/

numerical

数値的
Meaning
relating to or expressed in numbers
Example
The report provides numerical data on population growth.
その報告書は人口増加に関する数値データを提供しています。
C2 noun /ˈhɔːzər/

hawser

船を繋ぐための太いロープ
Meaning
A thick rope or cable used in mooring or towing a ship.
Example
The sailors secured the ship to the dock with a heavy hawser.
船員たちは重いハウザーを使って船をドックに固定しました。
C1 verb /ˈkəʊ.dɪ.faɪ/

codify

体系化する
Meaning
to arrange laws, rules, or ideas into a clear and systematic code
Example
The committee worked to codify the existing laws.
委員会は既存の法律を体系化するために取り組みました。
C2 adjective /ˈkoʊməˌtoʊs/

comatose

昏睡状態の
Meaning
In a state of deep unconsciousness, resembling or related to coma.
Example
The comatose patient was kept under constant observation.
その昏睡状態の患者は、継続的に観察されていました。
C1 adjective /ˈper.ɪ.ləs/

perilous

危険な, 危ない, 不安定な
Meaning
Full of danger or risk; hazardous and threatening.
Example
The explorers took a perilous journey.
探検家たちは危険な旅をしました。
C2 adjective /səˈleɪʃəs/

salacious

わいせつな
Meaning
Having or conveying undue or inappropriate sexual interest.
Example
The tabloid published a salacious story about the celebrity.
タブロイドはそのセレブに関するわいせつな話を公開した。
C2 noun /ˈkɔːrnɪs/

cornice

コーニス
Meaning
an ornamental molding around the wall of a room just below the ceiling
Example
The elegant cornice added a classical touch to the living room.
エレガントなコーニスはリビングルームにクラシックなタッチを加えました。
B2 adjective /ʌnˈbiːtən/

Unbeaten

負けなし; 敗北なし
Meaning
not defeated; having never lost; undefeated
Example
The team remains unbeaten this season.
そのチームは今シーズン無敗です。
C2 noun /oʊˈtɜːr/

hauteur

傲慢
Meaning
disdainful pride; arrogance
Example
His hauteur made it difficult for others to approach him.
彼の傲慢は他の人々が近づくのを難しくさせた。
C2 adjective /ʌnˈtɛmpərd/

untempered

無調整
Meaning
not moderated or softened; lacking proper balance or control
Example
The untempered anger of the crowd caused chaos.
群衆の無調整な怒りが混乱を引き起こしました。
A2 noun ˈmɒd.əl

model

モデル
Meaning
A framework, prototype, or simulation used to represent or understand a system or process.
Example
Scientists use a model to simulate climate change.
科学者たちは気候変動をシミュレートするためにモデルを使用します。
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。
C2 verb /ˈɛdɪfaɪ/

edify

Meaning
To instruct or improve someone morally or intellectually.
Example
Good books can both entertain and edify the reader.
C1 verb /əˈliː.vi.eɪt/

alleviate

軽減するまたは和らげる
Meaning
To make suffering, deficiency, or a problem less severe; to relieve or ease.
Example
Meditation can alleviate stress and improve focus.
瞑想はストレスを軽減し、集中力を高めることができます。
C1 verb /ˈʃækəl/

shackle

足かせ
Meaning
to chain or restrain; to restrict someone’s actions or freedom
Example
Outdated regulations shackle small businesses and slow innovation.
古い規制は小規模なビジネスを足かせし、革新を遅らせます。
C1 noun /ˈmaʊθ.fʊl/

mouthful

一口
Meaning
the amount of food or drink that fills the mouth, or a long and difficult word or phrase
Example
He took a big mouthful of water after the run.
彼はランニングの後で大きな一口水を飲んだ。
C2 noun /ˈwɒntənnəs/

wantonness

無意味な残虐
Meaning
The quality of being reckless, cruel, or deliberately malicious.
Example
His wantonness shocked everyone at the gathering.
彼の無意味な残虐は集まりの全員を驚かせました。
C1 adjective /snaɪd/

snide

皮肉な
Meaning
mocking or insulting in an indirect way
Example
He couldn’t resist making a snide comment about her dress.
彼は彼女のドレスについて皮肉なコメントをするのをやめられなかった。
C1 noun ˈflɔː.rə ænd ˈfɔː.nə

flora and fauna

フローラとファウナ
Meaning
The plants and animals of a particular region, habitat, or geological period.
Example
The Galápagos Islands have unique flora and fauna.
ガラパゴス諸島には独特のフローラとファウナがあります。
C1 verb /dɪˈsɛləˌreɪt/

decelerate

減速する
Meaning
to reduce speed; to slow down
Example
The car began to decelerate as it approached the traffic light.
車は信号に近づくと減速し始めました。
A2 pronoun /huːm/

whom

誰に
Meaning
used to refer to the person or people that something is done to
Example
The man whom I met yesterday is my friend.
昨日会ったその男性は私の友達です。
B2 noun ˈsuː.pər.fuːdz

superfoods

スーパーフード
Meaning
Nutrient-dense foods that are particularly beneficial for health and well-being.
Example
Blueberries and spinach are superfoods rich in vitamins.
ブルーベリーとほうれん草はビタミン豊富なスーパーフードです。
C2 adjective /ˈsɪmiən/

simian

類人猿の
Meaning
Relating to, resembling, or affecting apes or monkeys.
Example
The scientist studied the simian behavior of the chimpanzees.
科学者はチンパンジーの類人猿の行動を研究した。
C1 adjective /dɪsˈkɔːrdənt/

discordant

不協和音
Meaning
disagreeing or clashing; harsh and jarring in sound
Example
The discordant notes of the band hurt our ears.
バンドの不協和音の音が私たちの耳を痛めました。
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.
A2 adjective /kəˈrɛkt/

correct

正しい
Meaning
free from error; accurate
Example
The answer she gave was correct.
彼女が言った答えは正しかった。
B1 noun /per/

Pear

梨
Meaning
a sweet juicy fruit with a rounded shape that is wider at the bottom than the top
Example
She enjoyed a fresh pear from the orchard.
彼女は果樹園から新鮮な梨を楽しみました。
C2 verb /ˌkaʊntərˈveɪl/

countervail

相殺する
Meaning
to offset or counteract the effect of something
Example
The benefits of the new policy countervail its drawbacks.
新しい政策の利点はその欠点を相殺します。
A2 adjective /ˈkreɪzi/

Crazy

クレイジー; 極端に愚か; 何かに非常に熱狂している
Meaning
mentally ill; extremely foolish; wildly enthusiastic about something
Example
That's a crazy idea, but it might just work.
それはクレイジーなアイデアですが、うまくいくかもしれません。
A2 noun /spɔːt/

sport

スポーツ
Meaning
an activity involving physical exertion and skill in which an individual or team competes against another or others for entertainment
Example
Football is a popular sport around the world.
サッカーは世界中で人気のスポーツです。
A2 noun /ɪˈkɒn.ə.mi/

economy

経済
Meaning
The wealth and resources of a country or region.
Example
A stable economy is essential for national growth.
安定した経済は国家の成長に不可欠です。
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 noun ˌæprɪˈhɛnʃən

apprehension

不安
Meaning
Anxiety or fear that something bad or unpleasant will happen.
Example
There is an apprehension about the depletion of fish stocks.
魚のストックの減少についての不安があります。
B2 adjective /ˈpæʃənət/

passionate

情熱的な
Meaning
showing or caused by strong feelings or a strong belief
Example
He is passionate about environmental conservation.
彼は環境保護に情熱を注いでいます。
A2 verb /ˌrɛkəˈmɛnd/

recommend

勧める
Meaning
to suggest or advise something as being good or suitable
Example
I recommend trying the new restaurant downtown.
私はダウンタウンの新しいレストランを試すことをリコメンドします。
A1 noun /tɛn/

ten

十
Meaning
the number following nine and preceding eleven
Example
I have ten apples in the basket.
バスケットには十個のリンゴがあります。
C2 noun /ˌprɛsiˈɒsɪti/

preciosity

過度の洗練
Meaning
Excessive refinement or affected elegance in language, style, or behavior.
Example
The author's preciosity made the novel difficult to read for some audiences.
著者の過度の洗練は、いくつかの読者にとって小説を読みづらくしました。
B2 noun /stɑːr fɪʃ/

Star fish

ヒトデ
Meaning
a marine echinoderm with five or more radiating arms, typically found on the sea floor
Example
The starfish slowly moved across the ocean floor searching for food.
ヒトデはゆっくりと海底を動きながら食べ物を探した。
C2 noun /rɪˌdʒuːvəˈnɛsəns/

rejuvenescence

再生
Meaning
the action or process of becoming young or fresh again
Example
The forest showed signs of rejuvenescence after the rains.
雨の後、森は再生の兆しを見せました。
C1 adjective, noun, verb /ˈtrɛbəl/

treble

トリプル、高い音
Meaning
triple; consisting of three parts; high-pitched sound in music
Example
The company's profits trebled in just two years.
会社の利益は2年で3倍になった。
B2 verb kəˈlæbəreɪt

collaborate

協力する
Meaning
To work jointly with others, especially in an intellectual endeavor; cooperate.
Example
Volunteers often collaborate with local organizations.
ボランティアは地元の組織とよく協力しています。
C1 noun /ˈθɪk.ɪt/

Thicket

茂み; 低木の成長
Meaning
a dense group of bushes or trees; a thick growth of shrubs
Example
The rabbit disappeared into the thicket.
ウサギは茂みに消えました。
B1 adjective /ˈkɒn.stənt/

Constant

一定の; 変わらない; 安定した
Meaning
occurring continuously over a period of time; unchanging; steady
Example
The machine runs at a constant speed.
機械は一定の速度で動作します。
C1 noun /ˈfiːtəs/

fetus

胎児
Meaning
an unborn or unhatched offspring in the womb or egg
Example
The doctor explained the development of the fetus during pregnancy.
医師は妊娠中の胎児の発達について説明しました。
C2 noun /ˈtaɪroʊ/

tyro

初心者
Meaning
A beginner or novice in a field or activity.
Example
As a tyro in programming, she needed constant guidance.
プログラミングの初心者として、彼女は常に指導を必要としていた。
C1 noun /ˈdʒʌɡ.lər/

Juggler

ジャグラー
Meaning
a person who skillfully throws and catches objects as entertainment
Example
The juggler entertained the crowd with his amazing ball tricks.
ジャグラーは彼の見事なボールさばきで観客を楽しませた。
C2 adjective /kəˈpeɪ.ʃəs/

Capacious

広々とした; 大きい; 広い;
Meaning
having a lot of space inside; roomy and spacious
Example
The capacious hall can accommodate five hundred people.
広々としたホールは五百人を収容できます。
C1 adjective /ɪnˈtjuː.ɪ.tɪv/

intuitive

直感的
Meaning
Based on instinctive understanding rather than reasoning.
Example
The software has an intuitive design that makes it easy to use.
そのソフトウェアは直感的なデザインを持っており、使いやすいです。
C1 noun /ˈɪn.tə.lekt/

intellect

知能
Meaning
The ability to think, reason, and understand objectively.
Example
Her intellect is admired by all her colleagues.
彼女の知能はすべての同僚に賞賛されています。
C2 verb /ʌpˈhiːv/

upheave

持ち上げる
Meaning
to lift or raise something forcefully; to cause to rise suddenly
Example
The workers had to upheave the heavy stone to clear the path.
作業員たちは道を清掃するために重い石を持ち上げなければならなかった。
B1 noun, verb /ˈfəʊtəʊˌkɒpi/

photocopy

コピー
Meaning
a copy of a document made using a photocopying machine; to make such a copy
Example
Please photocopy these documents before the meeting.
会議の前にこれらの書類をコピーしてください。
B2 adjective /ˌɪd.iˈɒt.ɪk/

Idiotic

愚か
Meaning
extremely stupid; foolish; senseless
Example
His idiotic behavior embarrassed everyone at the meeting.
彼の愚かな行動は会議でみんなを困らせた。
C2 adjective /ˈprʊəriənt/

prurient

淫ら
Meaning
having or showing an excessive interest in sexual matters
Example
The magazine was criticized for its prurient content.
その雑誌は淫らな内容で批判されました。
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。
A1 adverb /wen/

When

いつ
Meaning
at what time; at the time that; during the time that
Example
When will you arrive at the station?
駅にいつ到着しますか？
B1 verb /ˈkwɒlɪfaɪ/

qualify

資格を得る
Meaning
to successfully complete a course or pass an exam; to become eligible
Example
She worked hard to qualify for the competition.
彼女は大会に出場する資格を得るために一生懸命働いた。
C1 noun /ˈdʒet.i/

Jetty

桟橋
Meaning
a landing stage or small pier at which boats can dock or be moored
Example
The fishing boats were tied up at the wooden jetty near the harbor.
漁船は港近くの木製の桟橋に係留されていた。
C2 verb /ˌriːkruːˈdɛs/

recrudesce

再発
Meaning
to break out or appear again after a period of dormancy or decline
Example
After months of calm, violence recrudesced in the region.
数ヶ月の静けさの後、暴力が再発しました地域で。
C1 noun /ˌɪnsɪɡˈnɪfɪkəns/

insignificance

重要でないこと
Meaning
The quality of being unimportant or trivial.
Example
He felt a sense of insignificance in the vast universe.
彼は広大な宇宙で重要でないことを感じました。
A2 verb /klaɪm/

climb

登る
Meaning
to go up using hands and feet; to ascend
Example
We decided to climb the mountain.
私たちは山を登ることに決めました。
C2 noun /ɪnˈdɛntʃər/

indenture

Meaning
A formal legal agreement, contract, or document, often relating to work or service.
Example
In the 18th century, many workers came under indenture to work overseas.
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。
B1 noun /træm kɑːr/

Tram car

トラムカー
Meaning
An electric vehicle that runs on rails along the street
Example
The tram car stopped at every station in the city center.
トラムカーは市中心の各駅に停車しました。
B2 noun /spaɪs/

spice

スパイス
Meaning
a substance used to add flavor to food
Example
She added a pinch of spice to the curry for extra flavor.
彼女はカレーに風味を加えるためにスパイスを一つまみ加えました。
C2 noun /ˈsoʊbrɪˌkeɪ/

sobriquet

あだ名
Meaning
a person's nickname or descriptive name
Example
The famous leader was known by the sobriquet 'The Iron Lady'.
その有名なリーダーは「アイアンレディ」というあだ名で知られていた。
C2 noun /ˌkiː.təʊˈdʒen.ɪ.sɪs/

ketogenesis

ケトン生成過程
Meaning
The metabolic process by which the liver produces ketones from fatty acids, providing an alternative energy source during low carbohydrate availability.
Example
Ketogenesis occurs during fasting or low-carb diets.
ケトジェネシスは断食や低炭水化物ダイエット中に発生します。
B2 noun dɪˈveləpɪŋ ˈriːdʒənz

developing regions

発展途上地域
Meaning
Areas or countries that are in the process of economic growth and development
Example
Pollution affects developing regions the most.
汚染は発展途上地域に最も影響を与えます。
C1 noun /meɪl treɪn/

Mail train

郵便列車
Meaning
a train that carries mail and postal packages
Example
The mail train departs every evening to deliver letters across the country.
メール列車は毎晩、国内中に手紙を届けるために出発します。
C1 adjective /ˈsɜːrvaɪl/ or /ˈsɜːrvəl/

servile

卑屈な
Meaning
having or showing an excessive willingness to serve or please others
Example
His servile attitude annoyed his colleagues.
彼の卑屈な態度は同僚を困らせていました。
B2 noun/verb /ɡʌt/

gut

胃 / 勇気
Meaning
The stomach or belly; also used for courage, instinct, or to remove the inside of something.
Example
He had the guts to stand up for his beliefs.
彼は自分の信念を守る勇気を持っていました。
C1 adjective /diːˈsɛntrəlaɪzd/

decentralized

分散型
Meaning
Controlled by several local offices or authorities rather than one single one.
Example
The decentralized system allowed for more control at local levels.
分散型システムは、ローカルレベルでのより多くの制御を可能にしました。
B1 noun ɪˈkwɒl.ə.ti

equality

平等
Meaning
The state of being equal, especially in status, rights, and opportunities.
Example
Equality in education is a key goal.
教育における平等は重要な目標です。
C1 noun ˈkɒnfluəns

confluence

合流
Meaning
An act or process of merging.
Example
The confluence of ideas from different cultures created a rich discussion.
異なる文化からのアイデアの合流は、豊かな議論を生み出しました。
C1 adjective liːst prɪˈpeərd

least prepared

最も準備ができていない
Meaning
Having the minimum level of readiness or equipment to handle a situation.
Example
Bangladesh is among the least prepared for climate adaptation.
バングラデシュは気候変動適応のために最も準備ができていない国の一つです。
C1 adjective /səbˈvɜːrsɪv/

subversive

破壊的
Meaning
seeking or intended to undermine or overthrow an established system or authority
Example
The group was banned for its subversive activities.
そのグループは破壊的な活動のために禁止された。
C2 adverb /ˈaɪsɪli/

icily

冷たく
Meaning
In a very cold, unfriendly, or hostile manner.
Example
She replied icily to his question.
彼女は冷たく彼の質問に答えた。
C2 noun /ˌhoʊ.mi.oʊˈsteɪ.sɪs/

homeostasis

体内の均衡、生理的過程によって維持される生理的安定性
Meaning
The tendency toward a relatively stable equilibrium between interdependent elements, especially as maintained by physiological processes.
Example
The human body maintains homeostasis through temperature regulation.
人間の体は温度調節によってホメオスタシスを維持します。
C2 noun /nɪˈkrɒlədʒi/

necrology

訃報
Meaning
An obituary notice or a list of people who have recently died.
Example
The newspaper published a necrology of notable figures who passed away that year.
その新聞は、その年に亡くなった著名な人物のネクロロジーを発表しました。
C1 adjective /əˈbliːk/

Oblique

斜め; 対角線; 間接的または回避的
Meaning
slanting; diagonal; indirect or evasive
Example
The artist drew an oblique line across the canvas.
アーティストはキャンバスに斜めの線を描いた。
C2 noun /lɪˈvaɪəθən/

leviathan

巨大な海の怪物
Meaning
a huge sea monster or something very large and powerful.
Example
The ship looked like a leviathan on the horizon.
その船は地平線上で巨大な海の怪物のように見えました。
C2 noun /ˈdɛntɪfrɪs/

dentifrice

歯磨き粉
Meaning
a substance such as powder, paste, or liquid used to clean teeth
Example
He bought a new herbal dentifrice from the pharmacy.
彼は薬局で新しいハーブの歯磨きを買った。
B1 adverb /ˈfeər.li/

Fairly

公正に; 適度に; 合理的に
Meaning
in a just manner; moderately; reasonably
Example
The test was fairly easy, but some questions were challenging.
テストはかなり簡単でしたが、いくつかの質問は挑戦的でした。
C2 noun /ˈfʌŋkʃəˌnɛri/

functionary

職員
Meaning
a person who has official duties in an organization, especially one with little authority
Example
The minor functionary was responsible for filing reports.
その下級職員はレポートの提出を担当していました。