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B2 noun /kɒk/

Cock

雄鶏
Meaning
an adult male chicken
Example
The cock crowed loudly at dawn to wake everyone up.
雄鶏は夜明けに大声で鳴き、皆を起こしました。
B2 noun /ˈkæʃ.uː nʌt/

Cashew Nut

カシューナッツ
Meaning
a kidney-shaped nut with a creamy texture and mild flavor
Example
Cashew nuts are often used in cooking and as a healthy snack.
カシューナッツは、料理や健康的なおやつに使われることがよくあります。
B2 adverb /kənˈsɪstəntli/

consistently

一貫して
Meaning
in a way that does not vary; regularly and dependably
Example
She has been performing consistently well in her studies.
彼女は学業で一貫して良い成績を収めています。
B2 adjective /kəmˈpæʃənət/

Compassionate

思いやりのある; 哀れみ深い
Meaning
feeling or showing sympathy and concern for others who are suffering
Example
The compassionate nurse took extra time to comfort the worried patients.
思いやりのある看護師は、心配している患者を慰めるために追加の時間を取った。
B2 verb /ˈkɑːŋkər/

conquer

征服する
Meaning
to overcome and take control of; to defeat in war; to master or overcome
Example
The army managed to conquer the enemy territory.
軍隊は敵の領土を征服することに成功しました。
B2 adjective /ˈtʃeɪn.dʒə.bəl/

Changeable

変わりやすい; 不安定な
Meaning
able to be changed; likely to change frequently
Example
The weather is very changeable in spring.
春は天気が非常に変わりやすいです。
B2 noun /ˈkɑː.bən ˈfʊt.prɪnt/

carbon footprint

カーボンフットプリント
Meaning
The amount of carbon dioxide and other carbon compounds emitted due to the consumption of fossil fuels by a particular person, group, etc.
Example
Reducing carbon footprint is essential for combating climate change.
カーボンフットプリントを減らすことは、気候変動と戦うために重要です。
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 noun ˈkærɪktər dɪˈvɛləpmənt

character development

キャラクターの成長
Meaning
The process of creating a believable character in fiction by giving the character depth and personality.
Example
The character development of Sydney Carton is profound.
シドニー・カートンのキャラクターの成長は深い。
B2 verb /kənˈfrʌnt/

confront

立ち向かう
Meaning
to face someone or something directly, especially in a challenge or conflict
Example
She had to confront her fears before making the speech.
彼女はスピーチをする前に恐怖と向き合わなければならなかった。
B2 noun /ˌsɜːrtɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

certification

認定
Meaning
the process of officially recognizing or confirming that something or someone meets required standards; an official document proving qualification
Example
She received her professional certification after completing the training program.
彼女は研修プログラムを修了した後、専門的な認定を取得しました。
B2 noun /kənˈvɜːrtər/

converter

変換器
Meaning
a device or person that changes something from one form, system, or use to another; a tool that converts data, energy, or materials
Example
The engineer used a converter to change AC power into DC power.
エンジニアは交流電力を直流に変えるために変換器を使いました。
B2 noun /ˈkæʃuː nʌts/

Cashew nuts

カシューナッツ
Meaning
kidney-shaped nuts from the cashew tree, commonly eaten as snacks or used in cooking
Example
Cashew nuts are often used in Indian sweets and curries.
カシューナッツはインディアンの甘いお菓子やカレーによく使われます。
B2 noun ˈkrɪp.toʊˌkɝː.ən.si

cryptocurrency

暗号通貨
Meaning
Decentralized digital currency operated using blockchain technology.
Example
Bitcoin is the most popular cryptocurrency in the market.
ビットコインは市場で最も人気のある暗号通貨です。
B2 noun /ˈtʃɪk piː/

Chick pea

ひよこ豆
Meaning
round beige legume; protein-rich pulse used in various dishes
Example
Soak the chick peas overnight before cooking them for better digestion.
ひよこ豆を一晩水に浸してから調理すると、消化が良くなります。
B2 adjective /kənˈvɪnsɪŋ/

Convincing

説得力のある; 信頼できる; 説得力のある; 誰かに何かを信じさせることができる
Meaning
believable; credible; persuasive; able to make someone believe something
Example
His convincing argument won over the entire jury.
彼の説得力のある議論は全陪審員を納得させました。
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 adjective /kənˈtɛmpərɛri/

contemporary

現代的な, 現代の
Meaning
belonging to the same time period; modern
Example
She enjoys contemporary art exhibitions.
彼女は現代アートの展示を楽しんでいます。
B2 adjective kənˈven.ʃən.əl

conventional

従来の
Meaning
Based on or in accordance with what is generally done or believed; traditional, standard, customary.
Example
Many farmers still use conventional farming methods.
多くの農家は今でも従来の農法を使用しています。
B2 verb /kənˈfɔːrm/

conform

従う
Meaning
To comply with rules, standards, or laws.
Example
Students must conform to the school regulations.
学生は学校の規則に従わなければならない。
B2 noun /kəˈkeɪn/

cocaine

コカイン (麻薬)
Meaning
a powerful and addictive illegal drug made from coca leaves
Example
He was arrested for possessing cocaine.
彼はコカイン所持で逮捕されました。
B2 noun /koʊl/

coal

石炭
Meaning
a black or dark brown rock used as fuel, formed from decomposed plant matter
Example
The factory still uses coal as its main source of energy.
工場は依然として石炭を主要なエネルギー源として使用しています。
B2 adjective kəˈləʊ.ni.əl

colonial

植民地の
Meaning
Relating to or characteristic of a colony or colonialism, especially involving the control of one country by another.
Example
Colonial rule suppressed local governance.
植民地支配は地元の政府を抑圧した。
B2 noun /kəˈlɪʒ.ən/

Collision

衝突; ぶつかり合い
Meaning
an instance of one moving object hitting violently against another; a conflict of opposing ideas or interests
Example
The collision between two cars caused a major traffic jam.
二台の車の衝突で大きな渋滞が発生しました。
B2 noun /kəmˈpɑːrt.mənt/

Compartment

車両
Meaning
a separate section or division of a larger space, especially in a train
Example
We found seats in the first-class compartment.
私たちはファーストクラスの車両で席を見つけました。
B2 verb /kriːp/

creep

這う
Meaning
to move slowly and quietly; to make someone feel uncomfortable
Example
She crept quietly up the stairs to avoid waking anyone.
彼女は誰も起こさないように静かに階段を上がった。
B2 noun /ˈkɒmjʊnɪst/

communist

Meaning
a person who supports or believes in the principles of communism
Example
The communist ideology aims for a classless society.
B2 verb /ˈkʌltɪveɪt/

cultivate

栽培する
Meaning
to grow crops or plants; to develop or improve something
Example
Farmers cultivate rice in the paddy fields.
農家は田んぼでお米を育てています。
B2 noun /ˈkɒnsənənt/

consonant

子音
Meaning
A speech sound produced by blocking air flow, or a letter representing such a sound.
Example
The word 'cat' has two consonants and one vowel.
‘猫’という単語には、2つの子音と1つの母音があります。
B2 adverb /ˈklɒkwaɪz/

Clockwise

時計回り
Meaning
in the direction that clock hands move; in a circular direction from left to right
Example
Turn the valve clockwise to tighten it.
バルブを時計回りに回して締めてください。
B2 noun ˈkɑː.bən

carbon

炭素
Meaning
The chemical element of atomic number 6, occurring as diamond, graphite, and charcoal.
Example
Carbon emissions must be controlled.
カーボン排出は管理されるべきです。
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 /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 verb kəˈlaɪd

collide

衝突する、ぶつかる
Meaning
Hit with force when moving; come into conflict or opposition.
Example
The two cars collided at the intersection.
二台の車が交差点で衝突しました。
B2 adjective /ˈkeər.friː/

Carefree

心配のない; のんきな;
Meaning
free from anxiety or responsibility; lighthearted; worry-free
Example
She lived a carefree life, traveling the world without any worries.
彼女は心配事のない生活を送り、世界を心配なく旅していた。
B2 adjective /ˈkɒŋ.kriːt/

Concrete

固体; 実際; 目に見える; 具体的
Meaning
solid; real; tangible; actual and specific
Example
We need concrete evidence to support our claims.
私たちは私たちの主張を支持するために具体的な証拠が必要です。
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 noun /kənˈsʌmp.ʃən/

Consumption

消費
Meaning
The using up of a resource or the amount of a product consumed by consumers.
Example
High energy consumption leads to increased electricity bills.
高いエネルギー消費は電気料金の増加を引き起こします。
B2 noun/verb /kjuː/

cue

合図
Meaning
A signal or prompt for action; to give a signal.
Example
The actor waited for his cue before entering the stage.
俳優はステージに上がる前にキューを待っていました。
B2 noun /ˈkɒl.ər/

Collar

カラー
Meaning
a band of material around the neck; in jewelry context, a close-fitting necklace
Example
She wore an elegant pearl collar to the formal dinner.
彼女は正式なディナーでエレガントな真珠のカラーを着けていた。
B2 noun /kɒt/

Cot

コット
Meaning
a small bed, especially a portable one or one for a baby
Example
The baby sleeps peacefully in her cot.
赤ちゃんは彼女のコットで安らかに眠っています。
B2 noun kəˈmɪʃ.ən

commission

委員会
Meaning
An official group of people entrusted by a government with a particular function.
Example
The commission recommends constitutional reforms.
委員会は憲法改正を提案します。
B2 noun /ˈkɒləni/

colony

植民地
Meaning
a territory or community controlled by another country or group of people
Example
India was once a British colony.
インディアはかつてイギリスの植民地でした。
B2 noun/verb /ˈtʃɑːrtər/

charter

チャーター / レンタル
Meaning
a written document granting rights or privileges; to hire a vehicle or vessel for temporary use
Example
The company decided to charter a bus for the trip.
その会社は旅行のためにバスをチャーターすることに決めました。
B2 noun /kəˈmiː.li.ən/

Chameleon

カメレオン
Meaning
a lizard that can change color to match its surroundings
Example
The chameleon changed its color from green to brown.
カメレオンは緑色から茶色に色を変えました。
B2 adjective /ˌkɑː.di.əʊˈvæs.kjʊ.lər/

cardiovascular

心臓と血管に関連する
Meaning
Relating to the heart and blood vessels.
Example
Regular exercise improves cardiovascular health.
定期的な運動は心血管の健康を改善します。
B2 noun /ˈsɛnsəs/

census

国勢調査
Meaning
An official count or survey of a population, typically recording various details of individuals.
Example
The government conducted a census to update demographic data.
政府は人口統計データを更新するために国勢調査を実施しました。
B2 noun /ˌkɑː.bəʊˈhaɪ.dreɪts/

carbohydrates

炭水化物
Meaning
Organic compounds consisting of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen, serving as a primary source of energy for the body.
Example
Whole grains are a great source of healthy carbohydrates.
全粒穀物は健康的なカーボハイドレートの素晴らしい源です。
B2 noun /ˈkɒn.ʃəs.nəs/

consciousness

意識
Meaning
The state of being aware of and able to think about one's existence, sensations, thoughts, and surroundings.
Example
Meditation helps improve consciousness and clarity of thought.
瞑想は意識と考えの明晰さを改善するのに役立ちます。
B2 noun /ˈkjuː.bɪ.kəl/

cubicle

仕切られたスペース
Meaning
A small partitioned-off area of a room, typically in an office.
Example
She works in a cubicle with three other colleagues.
彼女は他の3人の同僚と一緒に仕切られたスペースで働いています。
B2 noun /ˈkɑːrɡoʊ/

cargo

貨物
Meaning
goods carried by a ship, plane, or other transport
Example
The ship was loaded with valuable cargo.
船は貴重な貨物で満載でした。
B2 adverb /ˈkɒnsɪkwəntli/

consequently

その結果
Meaning
as a result; therefore
Example
He didn’t study, and consequently he failed the exam.
彼は勉強しなかったので、その結果試験に落ちた。
B2 noun /ˈkʌs.tə.mər rɪˈten.ʃən/

Customer Retention

顧客維持
Meaning
The ability of a company or product to retain its customers over some specified period.
Example
High customer retention increases business sustainability.
高い顧客維持率は、ビジネスの持続可能性を高めます。
B2 adjective /kəmˈpærətɪv/

Comparative

比較の
Meaning
involving comparison between two or more things; relative
Example
The study showed comparative results between different teaching methods.
研究は異なる教育方法間の比較結果を示しました。
B2 noun /ˌkɒn.tɪˈnjuː.ɪ.ti/

continuity

継続性
Meaning
the state of being continuous or connected; consistency over time
Example
Maintaining continuity in leadership is essential for organizational stability.
リーダーシップにおける継続性の維持は、組織の安定性にとって不可欠です。
B2 noun /ˈkɒk.roʊtʃ/

Cockroach

ゴキブリ
Meaning
a flat brown insect that is commonly found in kitchens and other warm places
Example
A cockroach ran across the kitchen floor quickly.
ゴキブリが台所の床を素早く走った。
B2 noun /kəmˈpliːʃən/

completion

完了
Meaning
the action or process of finishing something
Example
The completion of the project will take another few weeks.
プロジェクトの完了にはさらに数週間かかります。
B2 noun /kəˈlɑːʒ/

collage

コラージュ
Meaning
A piece of art made by sticking various materials such as photographs or paper onto a surface.
Example
She created a collage using old magazine pictures.
彼女は古い雑誌の写真を使ってコラージュを作りました。
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 kəmˈpet.ɪ.tɪv.nəs

competitiveness

競争力
Meaning
The quality of being as good as or better than others of a comparable nature; the ability to compete successfully.
Example
Competitiveness is vital for economic sustainability.
競争力は経済的持続可能性にとって重要です。
B2 noun/adjective /kənˈstɪtʃuənt/

constituent

構成要素 / 有権者
Meaning
Noun: A member of a constituency or an essential part of something. Adjective: Being a necessary part of a whole.
Example
The senator met with his constituents to discuss local issues.
上院議員は地元の問題を議論するために選挙区の有権者と会いました。
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 /ˈkɒntræktər/

contractor

請負業者
Meaning
a person or company that agrees to provide materials or labor to perform a service or do a job
Example
The contractor completed the building project on time.
請負業者は建設プロジェクトを期限内に完了しました。
B2 adjective /ˌkrɒnəˈlɒdʒɪkəl/

chronological

時系列
Meaning
Arranged in the order in which events happened.
Example
The events were listed in chronological order.
イベントは時系列でリストされました。
B2 noun/verb /kəˈmjuː.tɪŋ/

commuting

通勤
Meaning
Regular travel to and from workplace, daily journey for work.
Example
He spends two hours commuting to work every day.
彼は毎日仕事に行くために2時間通勤します。
B2 adjective /ˈkræŋki/

cranky

機嫌が悪い
Meaning
bad-tempered, easily annoyed, or irritable
Example
The child gets cranky when he is hungry.
その子供はお腹が空くと機嫌が悪くなります。
B2 verb /kəmˈpraɪz/

comprise

構成する
Meaning
To consist of or be made up of something.
Example
The committee comprises five members.
委員会は五人のメンバーで構成されています。
B2 adjective /kəˈmɛndəbl̩/

commendable

称賛に値する
Meaning
deserving praise or approval
Example
Her dedication to the project was truly commendable.
プロジェクトへの彼女の献身は本当に称賛に値した。
B2 adjective kənˈsaɪs

concise

簡潔
Meaning
Brief and clearly expressed without unnecessary details.
Example
A concise speech is more impactful than a long one.
簡潔なスピーチは長いスピーチよりも効果的です。
B2 noun /kənˈdʒʌŋkʃən/

conjunction

接続詞
Meaning
a word used to connect clauses or sentences, or to coordinate words
Example
The words 'and' and 'but' are common conjunctions.
'and' と 'but' は一般的な接続詞です。
B2 noun /koʊˈɪn.sɪ.dəns/

Coincidence

偶然
Meaning
a remarkable occurrence of events or circumstances without apparent causal connection; chance happening
Example
It was a strange coincidence that they both wore the same dress to the party.
それは奇妙な偶然だった、彼ら二人は同じドレスを着てパーティーに行った。
B2 noun /ˈkæs.ər.oʊl bɑːks/

Casserole box

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

constituents

構成要素
Meaning
Components or elements used to create something.
Example
Proteins and vitamins are essential constituents of a healthy diet.
プロテインとビタミンは健康的な食事の重要な構成要素です。
B2 adverb /kənˈsɪdərəbli/

Considerably

かなり; 相当
Meaning
to a notably large degree; significantly; substantially
Example
The price has increased considerably over the past year.
昨年、価格はかなり上昇しました。
B2 noun kənˈtrækʃən

contraction

収縮
Meaning
The process of becoming smaller; a decrease in size or quantity.
Example
The economic contraction resulted in a rise in unemployment.
経済の収縮は失業率の上昇を招いた。
B2 noun /ˈkeɪ.ɒs/

Chaos

カオス; 混乱; 無秩序
Meaning
complete disorder and confusion; a state of total confusion with no order
Example
The earthquake caused chaos in the city as buildings collapsed and people panicked.
地震は都市でカオスを引き起こし、建物が崩れ、人々がパニックに陥った。
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 noun /ˈkɒmənˌteɪtər/

commentator

解説者
Meaning
a person who reports and discusses events, especially on TV or radio
Example
The commentator described the football match in detail.
解説者はサッカーの試合を詳細に説明しました。
B2 noun /ˌkɑm.pənˈseɪ.ʃən/

Compensation

補償; 報酬
Meaning
something given or received as an equivalent for services, debt, loss, injury, or suffering; payment or reward
Example
The company provided financial compensation to the workers injured in the accident.
会社は事故で負傷した労働者に対して経済的な補償を提供しました。
B2 adjective /kɔːrs/

coarse

粗い, ざらざら
Meaning
Rough in texture or manner; not smooth or refined.
Example
The fabric felt coarse to the touch.
その布は触るとざらざらしていた。
B2 noun /kreɪn/

Crane

クレーン
Meaning
a large tall bird with long legs and neck; a machine for lifting heavy objects
Example
The graceful crane stood motionless by the water's edge.
優雅なクレーンは水辺に静止して立っていた。
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 noun /kənˈsɪstənsi/

consistency

一貫性, 継続性
Meaning
The quality of always behaving or performing in a similar way; uniformity.
Example
Consistency in quality is key to customer satisfaction.
品質の一貫性は顧客満足の鍵です。
B2 noun kəˈmɒd.ə.ti

commodity

商品
Meaning
A raw material or primary agricultural product that can be bought and sold.
Example
Oil is a valuable commodity in the global market.
石油は世界市場で貴重な商品です。
B2 verb /kənˈveɪ/

convey

伝える, 伝達する, 運ぶ
Meaning
To communicate or make known; to transport or carry from one place to another.
Example
The teacher conveys the lesson clearly to students.
教師は明確に授業を生徒に伝えます。
B2 adjective /keɪˈɒtɪk/

Chaotic

混沌とした; 秩序のない
Meaning
in a state of complete confusion and disorder
Example
The situation became chaotic after the announcement.
発表後、状況はカオティックになった。
B2 adjective /ˈkɒmɪkəl/

comical

滑稽な
Meaning
Funny in a strange or silly way; amusing.
Example
His comical expressions made everyone laugh.
彼の滑稽な表情は皆を笑わせました。
B2 verb /kənˈfaɪn/

confine

閉じ込める
Meaning
to restrict someone or something within certain limits; to keep someone in a closed space
Example
The prisoner was confined to his cell for 23 hours a day.
囚人は1日に23時間、自分の独房に閉じ込められた。
B2 verb /kreɪv/

crave

強く欲する, 渇望する
Meaning
to have a strong desire for something
Example
She craves adventure and often travels to remote places.
彼女は冒険を渇望し、しばしば遠くの場所へ旅行します。
B2 noun /ˌkɒnsərˈveɪʃən ˈmuːvmənt/

Conservation Movement

保護運動
Meaning
A political, environmental, and social movement that seeks to protect natural resources including plant and animal species as well as their habitat for the future.
Example
The conservation movement began in the 19th century to protect wildlife.
保護運動は19世紀に野生動物を保護するために始まりました。
B2 adjective /ˈtʃiːzi/

cheesy

安っぽい/過度に感傷的
Meaning
tacky, overly sentimental, or cheap in quality
Example
The movie was funny but a bit too cheesy.
映画は面白かったけど、ちょっと安っぽすぎた。
B2 noun /ˈsɜːr.tən.ti/

Certainty

確実性
Meaning
firm conviction that something is the case; the quality of being reliably true
Example
We can say with certainty that the project will be completed on time.
私たちは確実にそのプロジェクトが時間通りに完了することを言えます。
B2 noun /ˈkloʊʒər/

closure

閉鎖
Meaning
the action or process of closing something, or the sense of finality or resolution.
Example
The closure of the company left many employees without jobs.
会社の閉鎖により、多くの従業員が職を失いました。
B2 verb /tʃænt/

chant

唱える
Meaning
to sing or recite in a rhythmic way
Example
The monks chant prayers in the temple.
僧侶たちは寺で祈りを唱える。
B2 adjective /kəʊˈhɪə.rənt/

coherent

一貫性のある
Meaning
Logical and consistent; forming a unified whole; clear and easy to understand.
Example
His speech was clear and coherent.
彼のスピーチは明確で一貫していました。
B2 noun /ˈkænjən/

canyon

峡谷
Meaning
A deep gorge, typically one with a river flowing through it.
Example
The Colorado River carved the Grand Canyon over millions of years.
コロラド川は何百万年もかけてグランドキャニオンを作り上げました。
B2 verb /klɪŋ/

cling

幸せ
Meaning
to hold on tightly to someone or something
Example
The child clung to his mother in fear.
彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、幸せを隠せなかった。
B2 verb /ˈkaʊnsəl/

counsel

助言する
Meaning
to give professional advice or guidance to someone
Example
The teacher counseled the students on their career choices.
先生は学生にキャリア選択についてアドバイスしました。
B2 noun /ˈkæt fɪʃ/

Cat fish

ナマズ
Meaning
a freshwater fish with whisker-like barbels around the mouth, commonly found in ponds and rivers
Example
Catfish is often fried and served with rice in Bengali cuisine.
ナマズはしばしば揚げられ、ベンガル料理ではご飯と一緒に出されます。
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。
B2 verb /ˌkɒn.trəˈdɪkt/

contradict

矛盾する
Meaning
to say or show the opposite of something that has been said or believed
Example
His actions contradict his words.
彼の行動は彼の言葉と矛盾しています。
B2 noun /ˈklaɪ.mət əˌdæp.teɪ.ʃən/

climate adaptation

気候適応
Meaning
The process of adjusting to current or expected climate change and its effects.
Example
Climate adaptation ensures resilience to change.
気候適応は変化に対する回復力を確保します。
B2 adjective /kənˈvɜːrtəbl/

convertible

オープンカー、屋根が折りたためる車
Meaning
able to be changed into a different form or use; also a car with a roof that can be folded down
Example
She drove her new convertible along the coastal road.
彼女は新しいオープンカーで沿岸道路を走った。
B2 noun ˈkæp.sjuːl

capsule

カプセル。薬の1回分を含むゼラチン製の小さな溶解ケースで、丸ごと飲み込む。
Meaning
A small soluble case of gelatin containing a dose of medicine, swallowed whole.
Example
Capsules contain controlled environments.
カプセルはコントロールされた環境を含んでいます。
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 verb /kəmˈplaɪ/

comply

従う
Meaning
to act in accordance with a rule, request, or law
Example
All companies must comply with safety regulations.
すべての企業は安全規則を遵守しなければなりません。
B2 noun /kɔːrd/

cord

ひも
Meaning
a long, thin, flexible string or rope
Example
He tied the package with a strong cord.
彼は強いひもで荷物を結びました。
B2 noun /ˈʃeɪndʒ ˈmænɪdʒmənt/

change management

チェンジマネジメント
Meaning
The discipline that guides how we prepare, equip and support individuals, teams and organizations in making organizational change.
Example
Change management ensures smooth transitions.
チェンジマネジメントはスムーズな移行を保証します。
B2 adjective ˌkɒntrəˈdɪktəri

contradictory

矛盾する
Meaning
Mutually opposed or inconsistent; containing elements that oppose each other.
Example
Their views on education are contradictory.
彼らの教育に対する見解は矛盾しています。
B2 verb /koʊˈɔːrdɪˌneɪt/

coordinate

調整する
Meaning
to organize people or things so that they work together effectively
Example
We need to coordinate our efforts to finish the project on time.
私たちはプロジェクトを時間通りに終わらせるために努力を調整する必要があります。
B2 verb /ˈkɒnvɪkt/

convict

有罪判決を下す
Meaning
to find someone guilty of a crime in a court of law
Example
The court convicted him of theft.
裁判所は彼を窃盗罪で有罪とした。
B2 verb /ˈkɑːmpənseɪt/

compensate

補償する
Meaning
to give something to make up for loss or damage; to counterbalance
Example
The company will compensate employees for overtime work.
会社は残業に対して従業員に賠償金を支払う。
B2 noun /ˈkaʊn.səl.ər/

counselor

カウンセラー
Meaning
a person trained to give guidance on personal, social, or psychological problems
Example
The school counselor helped the student deal with stress.
学校のカウンセラーは学生がストレスに対処する手助けをしました。
B2 adjective /kræmpt/

cramped

窮屈, 不快適な小ささ
Meaning
uncomfortably small or restricted
Example
The room was so cramped that we could barely move.
部屋はとても窮屈で、ほとんど動けませんでした。
B2 adjective /ˈtʃʌbi/

chubby

ぽっちゃり
Meaning
slightly fat in a way that looks healthy and pleasant
Example
The baby has chubby cheeks.
赤ちゃんはぽっちゃりしたほっぺたをしています。
B2 adverb /ˈtʃiːfli/

chiefly

主に
Meaning
mainly; primarily
Example
The festival is celebrated chiefly by young people.
その祭りは主に若者たちによって祝われます。
B2 noun /klɔː/

Claw

爪
Meaning
sharp curved nail on the foot of an animal or bird
Example
The cat extended its sharp claws to climb the tree.
猫は木に登るために鋭い爪を伸ばした。
B2 verb /kənˈstreɪn/

constrain

制限する
Meaning
to limit or restrict someone or something; to force or compel
Example
The new regulations constrain businesses from polluting the environment.
新しい規制は企業が環境を汚染するのを制限しています。
B2 noun kəˌlæbəˈreɪʃən

collaboration

協力
Meaning
The action of working with someone to produce or create something
Example
International collaboration is necessary to fight pollution.
国際的な協力は汚染と戦うために必要です。
B2 noun /ˈkɜːr.tə.si/

Courtesy

礼儀; 優雅;
Meaning
the showing of politeness in one's attitude and behavior toward others; a polite gesture or remark
Example
He showed great courtesy by holding the door open for elderly people.
彼は高齢者のためにドアを開けたまま、非常に礼儀正しさを示しました。
B2 noun ˈkrɪt.ɪ.kəl ˈθɪŋ.kɪŋ

critical thinking

批判的思考
Meaning
The objective analysis and evaluation of an issue in order to form a judgment.
Example
Critical thinking helps in making informed decisions.
批判的思考は情報に基づいた意思決定に役立ちます。