B2 adjective /ˈklæsɪfaɪd/

classified

機密の；分類された

Meaning

arranged into categories; officially secret or restricted

Example

The report contains classified information and cannot be shared publicly.

その報告書には機密情報が含まれている。

B2 verb /skrʌb/

scrub

こする

Meaning

To rub hard so as to clean, typically with a brush and water.

Example

Excessive scrubbing of the eyes is harmful.

目をこすることは過剰で有害です。

B2 noun /ˈnoʊ.ʃən/

Notion

概念

Meaning

a conception or belief about something; an idea or opinion

Example

She had a strange notion that someone was following her.

彼女は誰かが彼女を追っているという奇妙な概念を持っていた。

B2 noun /ˈprɛmɪs/

premise

前提 / 建物

Meaning

a statement or idea on which reasoning or an argument is based; also a building or property

Example

His argument was based on a false premise.

彼の議論は誤った前提に基づいていました。

B2 noun /ɪˈliːt/ or /eɪˈliːt/

elite

エリート

Meaning

A select group that is superior in terms of ability or qualities.

Example

Only the elite were invited to the exclusive event.

エリートだけがその独占的なイベントに招待されました。

B2 verb, noun /ˈtæk.əl/

tackle

Meaning

to try to deal with or solve a difficult problem; to physically stop someone in sports by knocking them down

Example

The coach taught the players how to tackle properly.

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 /ˈtɜːr.naʊt/

turnout

参加者数

Meaning

the number of people who attend or participate in an event or activity

Example

The turnout at the rally was impressive, with thousands showing up.

集会の参加者数は印象的で、何千人もの人々が参加しました。

B2 adjective /rɪˈspɒn.sɪv/

Responsive

反応が早い

Meaning

reacting quickly and positively; readily reacting to suggestions or changes

Example

The website is very responsive and loads quickly on all devices.

そのウェブサイトは非常にレスポンシブで、すべてのデバイスで迅速に読み込まれます。

B2 noun /ˈten.ənt/

Tenant

借家人

Meaning

a person who rents and occupies property owned by someone else

Example

The landlord met with the new tenant to sign the lease agreement.

家主は新しい借家人と会って、賃貸契約に署名しました。

B2 adjective + noun ˈpraɪməri əbˈdʒektɪv

primary objective

主要な目標

Meaning

The main goal or chief aim of an activity, project, or endeavor.

Example

The primary objective of the event was to promote recycling.

イベントの主要な目標はリサイクルの推進でした。

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 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 noun /kənˈkʌʃən/

concussion

脳震盪

Meaning

A temporary unconsciousness or shock caused by a blow to the head.

Example

He suffered a concussion after falling from the bike.

彼は自転車から落ちた後、脳震盪を受けました。

B2 adjective /ɪnˈfɪə.ri.ər/

inferior

劣等

Meaning

Of lower quality, rank, or status.

Example

This material is inferior to the one we used before.

この素材は以前使ったものより劣っています。

B2 adjective /fəˈɡɪv.ɪŋ/

Forgiving

許す

Meaning

ready and willing to forgive; merciful; lenient

Example

She has a forgiving nature and rarely holds grudges.

彼女は許す性格を持っており、ほとんど恨みを抱きません。

B2 noun /wɪðˈdrɔːəl/

withdrawal

引き出し

Meaning

the act of taking something back or removing oneself from a situation

Example

He made a withdrawal of $500 from his bank account.

彼は銀行口座から500ドルを引き出しました。

B2 noun /ˈkɒmpɪtəns/

competence

能力

Meaning

the ability to do something successfully or efficiently

Example

Her competence as a manager impressed the board.

マネージャーとしての彼女の能力は、取締役会に感銘を与えました。

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 adjective /ˌkaɪnd ˈhɑːrtɪd/

kind-hearted

優しい

Meaning

Having a kind and generous nature; showing compassion and care for others.

Example

She is known as a kind-hearted teacher who always helps her students.

彼女は常に生徒を助ける優しい教師として知られています。

B2 verb /kəˈmɛnd/

commend

称賛する

Meaning

to praise formally or officially

Example

The teacher commended the students for their hard work.

先生は生徒たちの努力を称賛しました。

B2 verb /əˈrɪdʒɪneɪt/

originate

起源する

Meaning

to come into existence; to begin; to create or produce

Example

The tradition originated in ancient times.

その伝統は古代の時代に起源を持っています。

B2 noun /mɪθ/

myth

神話

Meaning

A traditional story explaining natural or social phenomena, often involving supernatural beings; a widely held but false belief.

Example

The myth of the phoenix tells of a bird reborn from its ashes.

フェニックスの神話は、灰の中から生まれ変わった鳥の話を伝えています。

B2 noun /rʌst/

Rust

錆

Meaning

reddish-brown coating formed on iron or steel by oxidation; corrosion

Example

The old car was covered in rust after years of neglect.

古い車は何年も放置されていた後、サビで覆われていました。

B2 noun ˈbænd.wɪdθ

bandwidth

帯域幅

Meaning

A range of frequencies within a given band, in particular that used for transmitting a signal; the maximum amount of data that can be transmitted in a fixed amount of time.

Example

Increasing bandwidth enhances internet speed.

帯域幅を増やすとインターネットの速度が向上します。

B2 noun kənˌtæm.ɪˈneɪ.ʃən

contamination

汚染

Meaning

The process of making something less pure by exposure to or addition of a poisonous or polluting substance.

Example

Contamination of air leads to health issues.

空気の汚染は健康に問題を引き起こします。

B2 adjective /ˈfjʊə.ri.əs/

Furious

怒っている; 激怒した; 暴力的な;

Meaning

extremely angry; violent; fierce;

Example

She was furious when she discovered the mistake.

彼女はその間違いを発見したとき、怒っていました。

B2 noun /ɔːˈræŋ.ʊˌtæŋ/

Orang-Outang

オランウータン

Meaning

a large arboreal ape with long reddish hair, long arms, and hooked hands and feet, native to Borneo and Sumatra

Example

The orangutan swings gracefully through the forest canopy.

オランウータンは森の樹冠を優雅に渡ります。

B2 noun /ˈpleɪsmənt/

placement

配置または割り当て

Meaning

the act of putting something or someone in a particular position or job

Example

The company arranged job placement for the graduates.

会社は卒業生のために就職先を手配しました。

B2 adjective /dɪˌveləpˈmentl/

developmental

発展的

Meaning

relating to the process of growth or progress

Example

Early childhood is a crucial developmental stage for learning.

幼児期は学習にとって重要な発展的段階です。

B2 noun /fleʃ/

Flesh

肉体

Meaning

the soft substance consisting of muscle and fat that is found between the skin and bones

Example

The doctor examined the wound to check if it had penetrated the flesh.

医師は傷口を調べて、それが肉体に達しているかどうか確認しました

B2 verb /prəˈhɪbɪt/

prohibit

禁止する

Meaning

to forbid something by law, rule, or other authority

Example

The law prohibits smoking in public places.

法律は公共の場所での喫煙を禁止しています。

B2 adjective /ˌpɑːrləˈmɛntri/

parliamentary

議会の

Meaning

relating to a parliament or its members; relating to a system of government with parliamentary authority

Example

The country follows a parliamentary form of government.

その国は議会制の政府を採用している。

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 verb /kənˈvɜːs/

converse

会話する

Meaning

to have a conversation; to talk together

Example

They conversed about literature for hours.

彼らは何時間も文学について話し合った。

B2 adjective /ˌɪnɪˈfɪʃənt/

Inefficient

非効率的

Meaning

not achieving maximum productivity; wasteful of time or resources

Example

The old computer system was inefficient and wasted a lot of time.

古いコンピュータシステムは非効率的で、多くの時間を無駄にしました。

B2 noun /ˈkrɪstəl/

crystal

クリスタル

Meaning

a clear, transparent mineral or glass that forms a solid structure with regular patterns

Example

She wore a necklace made of sparkling crystal.

彼女はきらめくクリスタルのネックレスを身につけていました。

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 /ˈkaʊnsɪlər/

councilor

市議会議員

Meaning

an elected member of a council, especially a local government body

Example

The councilor held a public meeting to discuss local issues.

市議会議員は地元の問題を議論するために公開会議を開きました。

B2 verb /ɪnˈteɪl/

entail

Meaning

to involve something as a necessary or inevitable part or consequence

Example

The job will entail a lot of travel across the country.

B2 verb /mɜːrdʒ/

merge

統合する

Meaning

to combine or join together; to blend into one

Example

The two companies decided to merge to increase their market share.

2つの会社は市場シェアを増やすために合併することを決定しました。

B2 noun /ˌkwes.tʃəˈneər/

questionnaire

アンケート

Meaning

a set of written questions used to collect information or opinions

Example

Participants filled out a detailed questionnaire about their habits.

参加者は自分の習慣についての詳細なアンケートに記入しました。

B2 noun ক্লাইম্যাটিক কন্ডিশন্স

climatic conditions

気候条件

Meaning

The atmospheric or weather patterns of a particular region.

Example

Specific climatic conditions are required for snowfall.

雪が降るためには特定の気候条件が必要です。

B2 noun /sɪv/

Seive

ふるい

Meaning

a utensil consisting of a wire or plastic mesh held in a frame, used for straining solids from liquids

Example

She used a sieve to separate the flour from lumps.

彼女はふるいを使って小麦粉をダマから分けました。

B2 noun /ˈbæk.boʊn/

Backbone

背骨

Meaning

the series of vertebrae extending from the skull to the pelvis; spine

Example

He injured his backbone in the accident.

彼は事故で背骨を怪我した。

B2 adjective /ˌɪnkənˈsɪstənt/

inconsistent

一貫性がない

Meaning

Not staying the same throughout; lacking harmony or regularity.

Example

His answers were inconsistent and confusing.

彼の答えは一貫性がなく、混乱を招いた。

B2 adjective /ˌʌndɪˈveləpt/

Undeveloped

未開発; 未成熟; 原始的

Meaning

not yet developed; immature or primitive

Example

The undeveloped land was later turned into a park.

未開発の土地は後に公園に変わりました。

B2 adjective /ɪˈrɛləvənt/

Irrelevant

無関係な

Meaning

not connected with or relevant to something; having no bearing on the matter

Example

Your past mistakes are irrelevant to this discussion.

あなたの過去の過ちはこの議論には無関係です。

B2 noun /skɛtʃ/

sketch

スケッチ

Meaning

a simple, rough drawing or outline

Example

He made a quick sketch of the landscape.

彼は風景の素早いスケッチを作成しました。

B2 adjective ˌkɒn.stɪˈtjuː.ʃən.əl

constitutional

憲法に関する

Meaning

Relating to an established set of principles governing a state; in accordance with a political constitution.

Example

Constitutional reforms ensure fairness in the system.

憲法改革はシステム内で公正を確保します。

B2 noun /ˈælkəhɒlɪzəm/

alcoholism

アルコール依存症

Meaning

A chronic disease characterized by uncontrolled drinking and preoccupation with alcohol.

Example

His alcoholism affected both his health and his family life.

彼のアルコール依存症は、彼の健康と家庭生活に影響を与えた。

B2 verb /maʊnt/

mount

取り付ける

Meaning

to climb up, rise, or fix something in place

Example

They plan to mount a camera on the wall.

彼らは壁にカメラを取り付ける予定です。

B2 noun /ˌkeɪ.pəˈbɪl.ə.ti/

capability

能力

Meaning

The ability or capacity to do something.

Example

The telescope's capability is unparalleled.

望遠鏡の能力は並外れている。

B2 adjective /ˌʌnəˈveɪləbəl/

unavailable

利用できない

Meaning

Not able to be obtained, reached, or used; not present or accessible.

Example

The manager was unavailable to take calls during the meeting.

マネージャーは会議中に電話に出られませんでした。

B2 verb, noun /stɔːl/

stall

止める, 屋台

Meaning

to stop or cause to stop temporarily; a small shop or stand

Example

The car stalled on the way to the office.

車はオフィスに向かう途中で停まった。

B2 adjective /ˌsuː.pəˈnætʃ.ər.əl/

Supernatural

超自然的な

Meaning

relating to things that cannot be explained by natural or scientific laws; beyond the normal or physical world

Example

The old house was said to have supernatural powers.

その古い家には超自然的な力があると言われていた。

B2 adjective /ˈteɪst.ləs/

Tasteless

味がない

Meaning

lacking flavor; showing poor judgment in style

Example

The soup was completely tasteless and needed more seasoning.

スープは完全に味がなく、さらに調味料が必要でした。

B2 noun /oʊk/

oak

オークの木

Meaning

a large tree that produces acorns and has strong, hard wood

Example

The old oak tree provided shade for the entire yard.

古いオークの木は庭全体に日陰を提供しました。

B2 adjective/noun /ɪˈrɑːki/

iraqi

イラクの

Meaning

relating to Iraq or its people

Example

The Iraqi culture is rich and diverse.

イラクの文化は豊かで多様です。

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 /ˈstiː.mər/

Steamer

蒸気船

Meaning

a ship or boat powered by steam engines

Example

The old steamer crossed the river slowly.

古い蒸気船がゆっくり川を渡った。

B2 noun /ˈhændlɪŋ/

handling

取り扱い

Meaning

the act of managing or dealing with something or someone

Example

His handling of the situation was impressive.

その状況の取り扱いは印象的でした。

B2 adjective /fræŋk/

Frank

正直な; 開かれた; 率直な; 誠実な

Meaning

honest; open; straightforward; candid

Example

She gave me a frank opinion about my presentation.

彼女は私のプレゼンテーションについて率直な意見をくれました。

B2 noun /luːp/

Loop

ループ, 輪

Meaning

a shape produced by a curve that bends around and crosses itself

Example

The string formed a neat loop around the package.

糸はパッケージの周りにきれいなループを作りました。

B2 noun ˈhæbɪtæt lɒs

Habitat Loss

生息地喪失

Meaning

The destruction or disappearance of natural environments where organisms live.

Example

Habitat loss is one of the biggest threats to butterflies.

生息地の喪失は蝶々にとって最大の脅威の一つです。

B2 noun /ˈmeɪər/

mayor

市長

Meaning

The elected head of a city, town, or municipality.

Example

The mayor announced a new policy to improve public transport.

市長は公共交通機関を改善するために新しい政策を発表しました。

B2 noun /ˈdaɪ.vər/

Diver

ダイバー

Meaning

a type of water bird that dives underwater to catch fish

Example

The diver disappeared beneath the surface to catch a fish.

ダイバーは魚を捕まえるために水面下に消えました。

B2 adjective /ɪnˈtriːɡɪŋ/

intriguing

非常に興味深く、異常な; 好奇心を引き起こす

Meaning

very interesting and unusual; arousing curiosity

Example

The movie has an intriguing plot that keeps the audience hooked.

その映画は観客を引き付ける非常に興味深いプロットを持っています。

B2 adjective /ˌmʌltɪˈlɪŋɡwəl/

multilingual

多言語の

Meaning

Able to speak or written in several languages.

Example

She grew up in a multilingual household.

彼女は多言語の家庭で育ちました。

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。

B2 adjective /ˈneɪvəl/

naval

海軍の

Meaning

relating to a country's navy or military ships

Example

The country invested heavily in naval defense.

その国は海軍防衛に多額の投資をしました。

B2 adjective, adverb /ˈlɒŋ taɪm/

long-time

長年の

Meaning

lasting or existing for a long period of time; having continued for many years

Example

She is a long-time friend of my family.

彼女は私の家族の長年の友人です。

B2 verb /ˈkæt.ɪ.ɡə.raɪzd/

categorized

分類された

Meaning

Placed in a particular class or group.

Example

The city was categorized as highly polluted.

その都市は高度に汚染されていると分類されました。

B2 adjective, noun /ˈkɑːmənpleɪs/

commonplace

ありふれた

Meaning

ordinary or unremarkable; something that is usual or commonly found

Example

Smartphones have become commonplace in modern life.

スマートフォンは現代生活でありふれたものになった。

B2 noun /ˈseɪf.ɡɑːrd/

Safeguard

保護措置

Meaning

measure or action designed to protect someone or something

Example

New safeguards were implemented to prevent data breaches.

データ漏洩を防ぐために新しい保護措置が実施されました。

B2 verb ˈel.ɪ.veɪt

elevate

高める、上げる、より重要または印象的なレベルに引き上げる

Meaning

To lift to a higher position; to raise to a more important or impressive level.

Example

Good leadership can elevate team performance.

良いリーダーシップはチームのパフォーマンスを高めることができます。

B2 noun /ˌhɪp.əˈpɒt.ə.məs/

Hippopotamus

カバ

Meaning

a large, mostly herbivorous mammal that lives in and around water in Africa

Example

The hippopotamus spends most of its day in the water.

カバは一日のほとんどを水の中で過ごします。

B2 verb /stʌn/

stun

驚かす, 気絶させる

Meaning

to shock or surprise someone greatly; to knock someone unconscious or dazed

Example

The news of her sudden resignation stunned everyone.

彼女の突然の辞任のニュースは皆を驚かせた。

B2 verb /səˈluːt/

salute

敬礼

Meaning

to greet with respect; to honor

Example

The soldiers saluted their commanding officer.

兵士たちは指揮官に敬礼した。

B2 noun /ˈlænd.lɔːrd/

Land lord

家主

Meaning

a person who owns property and rents it to tenants

Example

The landlord collected the monthly rent from all tenants.

家主はすべての借家人から月々の家賃を徴収しました。

B2 noun /ɪˈkweɪʒən/

equation

方程式

Meaning

a mathematical statement that shows the equality of two expressions

Example

He solved the equation to find the value of x.

彼はxの値を見つけるために方程式を解いた。

B2 noun /nɪˌɡoʊ.siˈeɪ.ʃən/

Negotiation

合意に達するための議論; 交渉

Meaning

discussion aimed at reaching an agreement; bargaining

Example

The negotiation between the two companies lasted for weeks.

二社間の交渉は数週間続きました。

B2 noun /ˌæk.wɪˈzɪʃ.ən/

Acquisition

獲得, 取得

Meaning

An asset or object bought or obtained, typically by a library or museum.

Example

The company's acquisition strategy boosted growth.

会社の獲得戦略は成長を促進しました。

B2 adjective /ʌnˈɡreɪt.fəl/

Ungrateful

恩知らず

Meaning

not feeling or showing thanks for something done or given; not appreciating kindness

Example

She felt he was ungrateful for all the help she had given him.

彼女は、彼が彼女が与えたすべての助けに対して恩知らずだと感じた。

B2 noun /ˈkɒmənˌtɛri/

commentary

Meaning

An expression of opinions or explanations about an event, situation, or text.

Example

The professor's commentary on the novel was insightful.

教授の小説に対するコメントは洞察に満ちていました。

B2 noun /ˈkæməˌflɑːʒ/

camouflage

カモフラージュ

Meaning

the act of hiding or disguising something by making it blend with its surroundings

Example

The soldiers used camouflage to hide from the enemy.

兵士たちは敵から隠れるためにカモフラージュを使用しました。

B2 noun prəˈsiːdɪŋz

proceedings

手続き

Meaning

An event or a series of activities involving a formal or set procedure.

Example

The proceedings discussed language issues.

手続きでは言語の問題が議論されました。

B2 noun /ˈbrʌðərhʊd/

brotherhood

兄弟愛

Meaning

The relationship between brothers; an association of people with common interests

Example

The soldiers shared a strong sense of brotherhood.

兵士たちは強い兄弟愛を共有していました。

B2 noun /rɪˈmuː.vəl/

Removal

撤去; 除去; 解雇;

Meaning

the action of taking something away or eliminating it; dismissal from office

Example

The removal of the old furniture took all day.

古い家具の除去に一日中かかりました。

B2 adjective /ˈhoʊmli/

Homely

シンプルで快適; 飾らない; 外見が素朴; 居心地の良い、親しみやすい

Meaning

simple and comfortable; unpretentious; plain in appearance; cozy and familiar

Example

She enjoyed the homely atmosphere of the small café.

彼女は小さなカフェの居心地の良い雰囲気を楽しんでいた。

B2 noun /prɒkˈsɪmɪti/

proximity

接近

Meaning

Nearness in space, time, or relationship.

Example

The proximity of the school to her house made it convenient.

学校が彼女の家の近くにあるため、それは便利でした。

B2 verb /sɑːb/

sob

大声で泣く

Meaning

to cry noisily while taking short breaths

Example

She began to sob uncontrollably after hearing the news.

彼女はニュースを聞いて制御できずに泣き始めました。

B2 noun /ɡreɪn/

Grain

穀物

Meaning

wheat or any other cultivated cereal crop used as food; a single seed of a cereal

Example

The farmer stored large quantities of grain in the barn after the harvest.

農家は収穫後、大量の穀物を納屋に保管しました。

B2 noun /ˈtɔːtʃər/

torture

拷問

Meaning

the action or practice of inflicting severe pain on someone as a punishment or to force them to do something

Example

He was subjected to torture during the interrogation.

彼は尋問中に拷問を受けました。

B2 adjective ˈel.ɪ.dʒə.bəl

eligible

資格がある

Meaning

Having the right to do or obtain something through satisfaction of the appropriate conditions.

Example

Only eligible candidates are considered for appointments.

資格のある候補者のみが任命のために考慮されます。

B2 noun /ˌkɒrəˈspɒndənt/

correspondent

通信員

Meaning

A journalist who reports news from a particular place or on a particular subject.

Example

The foreign correspondent reported live from Paris.

外国の通信員がパリからライブで報告した。

B2 adjective /ˌfjuːtʃəˈrɪstɪk/

futuristic

未来的な

Meaning

Having or involving very modern technology or design that is advanced beyond what is currently available

Example

Futuristic technologies are transforming industries worldwide.

未来的な技術は、世界中の産業を変革しています。

B2 adjective ˌpriːhɪˈstɒrɪk

prehistoric

先史時代の, 書かれた記録の前の時間

Meaning

Belonging to the time before written records.

Example

The prehistoric era was marked by the rise of early humans.

先史時代は初期の人類の台頭によって特徴付けられました。

B2 adjective /ɪnˈkluːsɪv/

inclusive

包括的

Meaning

Including all the services, facilities, or items normally expected or required; not excluding any section of society or any party involved.

Example

Inclusive growth benefits all sections of society.

包括的な成長は、社会のすべての層に利益をもたらします。

B2 noun /ˈɔr.fən/

Orphan

孤児

Meaning

a child whose parents are dead; someone without protective support

Example

The orphan was adopted by a loving family.

その孤児は愛情深い家族に養子として迎えられました。

B2 noun /kriːk/

creek

小川

Meaning

a small stream or narrow river

Example

We went fishing by the creek near our house.

私たちは家の近くの小川で釣りをしました。

B2 noun /ɡloʊb/

Globe

球形の物体；地球；地球の球形モデル

Meaning

a spherical or rounded object; the earth; a spherical model of the earth

Example

The teacher used a globe to show the students the locations of different countries.

先生は地球儀を使って、学生たちに異なる国々の位置を示しました。

B2 adjective /ˈklʌm.zi/

clumsy

不器用

Meaning

awkward in movement or lacking skill

Example

He is so clumsy that he drops things all the time.

彼はとても不器用で、いつも物を落としてしまいます。

B2 interjection /ˈbrɑː.voʊ/

bravo

ブラボー

Meaning

used to express approval, admiration, or praise

Example

The audience shouted 'Bravo!' after the stunning performance.

観客は素晴らしいパフォーマンスの後で「ブラボー！」と叫びました。

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 adjective /ˈded.li/

Deadly

致命的な; 死亡の; 危険な

Meaning

causing or able to cause death; extremely dangerous; lethal

Example

The deadly poison killed the plant instantly.

致命的な毒はその植物を瞬時に殺しました。

B2 noun /ˈaɪ.saɪt/

Eyesight

視力

Meaning

the ability to see; vision

Example

Regular eye checkups are important for maintaining good eyesight.

定期的な目の検査は良い視力を維持するために重要です。

B2 noun /ˈsɛnsər/

sensor

幸せ

Meaning

a device that detects or measures a physical property and records, indicates, or responds to it

Example

The motion sensor turned on the light automatically.

彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、幸せを隠せなかった。

B2 adjective /ˈstɛdi/

steady

安定

Meaning

firm, stable, and not likely to change suddenly

Example

He kept his hand steady while painting the picture.

彼は絵を描いている間、手を安定させていました。

B2 noun, verb /ɪntʃ/

inch

インチ / ゆっくり動く

Meaning

A unit of length equal to 2.54 centimeters; or to move slowly and carefully in small amounts.

Example

She inched closer to the edge of the stage.

彼女はステージの端にゆっくり近づいた。

B2 noun /buːθ/

booth

ブース

Meaning

a small enclosed space or area used for a specific purpose, such as voting or selling.

Example

He went into the voting booth to cast his ballot.

彼は投票ブースに入り、投票をしました。

B2 noun kjuːz

cues

手がかり

Meaning

Signals or hints from conversation or environment that help understanding

Example

Facial expressions provide cues about a person's emotions.

顔の表情は人の感情に関する手がかりを提供します。

B2 verb /ˈvaɪbreɪt/

vibrate

振動する

Meaning

To move or cause to move continuously and rapidly back and forth.

Example

The phone began to vibrate on the table.

電話がテーブルの上で振動し始めました。

B2 adjective /ænˈdʒelɪk/

angelic

天使のような

Meaning

Like or characteristic of an angel; pure, kind, or innocent.

Example

The child had an angelic smile.

その子供は天使のような笑顔をしていました。

B2 noun, verb /ˈɪnstɪˌtjuːt/

institute

インスティチュート

Meaning

as a noun, an organization founded for a specific purpose; as a verb, to establish or initiate

Example

The university decided to institute new rules for the library.

大学は図書館のために新しいルールを設立することを決定しました。

B2 noun /dʒet/

Jet

ジェット機

Meaning

a rapid stream of liquid, gas, or flame; an aircraft powered by jet engines

Example

The jet took off smoothly and reached cruising altitude quickly.

ジェットは滑らかに離陸し、すぐに巡航高度に達しました。

B2 noun /hɔrn/

Horn

角

Meaning

a hard pointed projection on the head of certain animals; a musical instrument

Example

The rhinoceros used its horn to defend itself.

サイは自分を守るために角を使った。

B2 noun /ˈpaɪ.θən/

Python

ニシキヘビ

Meaning

a large non-venomous snake that kills prey by constriction

Example

The python wrapped around its prey tightly.

ニシキヘビは獲物をきつく巻きつけました。

B2 adjective /ˈwɪt.i/

Witty

機知に富んだ; 面白い

Meaning

having or showing quick intelligence; amusing in a clever way

Example

Her witty response to the critic's question impressed the entire audience.

彼女の機知に富んだ答えは、批評家の質問に対して観客全体を感動させました。

B2 noun /ˈpɪs.təl/

Pistol

ピストル

Meaning

a small gun that can be held and fired with one hand

Example

The officer drew his pistol from the holster.

警官はホルスターからピストルを抜きました。

B2 noun məˈmɔːriəl

memorial

記念碑

Meaning

A structure or building made to remind people of a person or event.

Example

Thousands gather at the National Memorial.

何千人もの人々が国立記念碑に集まります。