C2 verb /ˈkɒd.l̩/

coddle

過保護にする

Meaning

to treat someone with excessive care or kindness, often in a way that is overprotective

Example

Parents should support their children without coddling them.

親は子供を甘やかさずにサポートすべきです。

C2 adjective /ˌmɛtəˈfɪzɪkəl/

metaphysical

形而上学的

Meaning

Relating to the branch of philosophy that deals with the fundamental nature of reality and existence.

Example

He spent years studying metaphysical questions about life and being.

彼は人生と存在に関する形而上学的な問題を何年も研究しました。

C1 adjective /rɪˈvenʒ.fəl/

Revengeful

復讐心に燃える

Meaning

seeking or desiring revenge; vindictive

Example

He became revengeful after being betrayed by his friend.

彼は友達に裏切られた後、復讐心に燃えるようになった。

B2 noun /ˈsiː.mən/

Seaman

船員

Meaning

a person who works on a ship; sailor

Example

The experienced seaman navigated the ship through the storm.

経験豊富な船員は嵐の中で船を操縦しました。

B2 noun, verb /ˈrætəl/

rattle

ガタガタ鳴る；ガラガラ

Meaning

to make a rapid series of short, sharp sounds; a device or object that makes such a sound

Example

The loose window began to rattle in the strong wind.

強い風で緩んだ窓がガタガタ鳴り始めた。

C2 adjective /ˌsuː.pɚˈsɪl.i.əs/

supercilious

傲慢な

Meaning

Behaving or looking as though one thinks one is superior to others; arrogant and disdainful.

Example

She gave him a supercilious smile as if he was beneath her.

彼女は彼に傲慢な笑顔を見せた、まるで彼が彼女より下のように。

B2 noun /ˈpɑː.tər/

Potter

陶芸家

Meaning

a person who makes pottery

Example

The potter shaped clay on the spinning wheel.

陶芸家は回転するろくろの上で粘土を形作った。

B1 noun /ˈnaɪt.meər/

Nightmare

悪夢

Meaning

a frightening or unpleasant dream; a very unpleasant experience

Example

The exam was a complete nightmare for unprepared students.

試験は準備不足の学生にとって完全な悪夢でした。

C1 noun /ˈmɒnəlɪθ/

monolith

モノリス

Meaning

A large single upright block of stone, or a large, powerful, indivisible organization or system.

Example

The ancient monolith stood in the desert for centuries.

古代のモノリスは何世紀にもわたって砂漠に立っていました。

C2 noun /mʌsk/

Musk

ムスク

Meaning

a strong-smelling substance secreted by certain animals, used in perfumes and traditional medicine

Example

The perfume contained natural musk that gave it an exotic fragrance.

その香水には天然のムスクが含まれており、エキゾチックな香りを与えました。

B1 adverb /ˈdʒen.tli/

Gently

優しく; 注意深く; ゆっくりと;

Meaning

in a mild, soft, or careful manner

Example

She gently touched the baby's face.

彼女は赤ちゃんの顔を優しく触れました。

C1 verb /kənˈdəʊn/

condone

容認する

Meaning

To accept or allow behavior that is morally wrong or offensive.

Example

The manager refused to condone harassment in the workplace.

マネージャーは職場での嫌がらせを容認することを拒否しました。

C2 noun /rɪˈsɪʒən/

rescission

契約解除

Meaning

the cancellation or annulment of a law, contract, or agreement

Example

The rescission of the contract left both parties disappointed.

契約の解除により、双方は失望しました。

B1 adjective /ˈsɛpəreɪtɪd/

separated

分かれた

Meaning

divided or disconnected from something else; not together

Example

They have been living in separated houses since the divorce.

離婚以来、彼らは別々の家に住んでいます。

B2 noun ˈlæbrətɔːriz

laboratories

実験室

Meaning

A room or building equipped for scientific experiments, research, or teaching, or for the manufacture of drugs or chemicals.

Example

Advanced laboratories enabled groundbreaking discoveries.

先進的な実験室は画期的な発見を可能にしました。

C2 adjective /ʌnəˈpiːzd/

unappeased

満足していない

Meaning

Not satisfied or calmed; still feeling discontent or anger

Example

Despite the apology, she remained unappeased.

謝罪にもかかわらず、彼女は満足していなかった。

B2 noun /dɪˈsɛnt/

descent

降下 / 祖先

Meaning

the action of moving downward, falling, or dropping; ancestry or origin

Example

The climbers began their descent from the mountain peak.

登山者は山頂から降下を始めました。

B1 noun, adjective /ˈkrɪmɪnəl/

criminal

犯罪者

Meaning

A person who has committed a crime; relating to crime

Example

The police arrested a dangerous criminal last night.

警察は昨夜、危険な犯罪者を逮捕しました。

C2 verb /pərˈlɔɪn/

purloin

盗む

Meaning

to steal something, often in a sneaky or dishonest way

Example

He tried to purloin a book from the library without being noticed.

彼は図書館から本を盗もうとしたが、気づかれなかった。

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。

A1 pronoun /ɪts/

its

それの

Meaning

Belonging to or associated with a thing previously mentioned.

Example

The company changed its logo last year.

会社は昨年そのロゴを変更しました。

C2 noun /ˈbrɔːdˌsaɪd/

broadside

激しい攻撃

Meaning

a strong verbal attack or a sheet of paper printed on one side

Example

The politician launched a broadside against his opponent.

政治家は相手に対して激しい攻撃を仕掛けました。

C1 adjective /ɪkˈsaɪtəbl̩/

excitable

興奮しやすい

Meaning

easily excited or emotionally aroused

Example

The child was excitable and laughed at every small thing.

その子供は興奮しやすく、何でも小さなことで笑っていた。

B2 noun /ˈæŋk.lət/

Anklet

足首飾り

Meaning

a piece of jewelry worn around the ankle

Example

She wore a beautiful silver anklet on her left foot.

彼女は左足に美しい銀のアンクレットを着けていた。

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。

C2 noun /ˈɑːrtɪfɪs/

artifice

策略

Meaning

clever or cunning devices or tricks used to deceive others

Example

The politician's charm was nothing but artifice.

その政治家の魅力は単なる策略にすぎなかった。

C2 noun /ˌɪməʊˈbɪləti/

immobility

不動

Meaning

The state of being unable to move.

Example

After the accident, she suffered from immobility in her legs.

事故の後、彼女は足の不動に苦しみました。

A1 interjection /oʊ/

oh

オー

Meaning

used to express surprise, realization, or understanding

Example

Oh, I didn't know you were here!

オー、あなたがここにいるとは思わなかった！

B1 adverb /ˈrel.ə.tɪv.li/

Relatively

相対的に

Meaning

in comparison to something else; quite; fairly

Example

The weather is relatively warm today.

今日の天気は相対的に暖かい。

C1 noun /ˈpiː.kɒk ˈflaʊ.ər/

Peacock flower

クジャクの花

Meaning

a tropical tree with bright orange and red flowers that resemble a peacock's tail

Example

The peacock flower tree blooms with stunning orange flowers in summer.

クジャクの花の木は夏に素晴らしいオレンジ色の花を咲かせます。

C1 adjective /ɪˈleɪtɪd/

elated

非常に幸せ

Meaning

Extremely happy and excited.

Example

She was elated when she heard the good news.

良い知らせを聞いたとき、彼女は非常に幸せでした。

B1 verb /kruːz/

cruise

幸せ

Meaning

to travel smoothly at a moderate speed, especially for pleasure

Example

They decided to cruise along the coast during their vacation.

彼女は賞を受け取ったときの幸せを隠すことができませんでした。

C1 noun /ˈrɛt.ər.ɪk/

rhetoric

効果的または説得力のある話し方または書き方の技術

Meaning

The art of effective or persuasive speaking or writing; skillful use of language to influence others.

Example

Political leaders often use rhetoric to influence people.

政治指導者たちはしばしば人々に影響を与えるためにレトリックを使います。

C2 noun /ˈpjuː.pɪ.lɪdʒ/

pupilage

生徒の状態

Meaning

The state of being a pupil or under instruction.

Example

During his pupilage, he studied law under a senior barrister.

彼の生徒の状態の間に、彼は上級弁護士のもとで法学を学びました。

A2 noun /nɔɪz/

Noise

騒音

Meaning

a sound, especially one that is loud or unpleasant

Example

The noise from the construction site was very disturbing.

建設現場からの騒音は非常に迷惑でした。

A2 adverb /ˈnaɪsli/

nicely

上手に

Meaning

in a pleasant, kind, or satisfactory manner; carefully and appropriately

Example

She explained the problem nicely so everyone could understand.

彼女はみんなが理解できるように上手に説明した。

C2 verb /ˈmɒlɪfaɪ/

mollify

なだめる

Meaning

To calm or soothe someone's anger or anxiety.

Example

The manager tried to mollify the angry customers with discounts.

マネージャーは割引で怒った顧客をなだめようとした。

C2 adjective /suːˈpɜːrnəl/

supernal

天上的

Meaning

Relating to the heavens; celestial or divine.

Example

The painting captured a supernal beauty that felt otherworldly.

その絵は、まるで別の世界から来たような天上的な美しさを捉えました。

A1 verb /ˈkæri/

carry

運ぶ

Meaning

To support and move something or someone from one place to another.

Example

She carried the bag across the street.

彼女はバッグを通りの向こう側に運びました。

C1 adjective /əˈprɛs.ɪv/

Oppressive

抑圧的

Meaning

Harsh and authoritarian; overwhelming; causing distress; tyrannical;

Example

The oppressive heat made it difficult to work outside during the summer.

厳しい暑さは夏の間外で働くのを難しくした。

C2 noun /ænˈtɪpədiːz/

antipodes

Meaning

places on opposite sides of the Earth; also refers to things that are direct opposites

Example

Australia and Britain are often considered antipodes of each other.

C1 noun /ˈpɜːrkəleɪtər/

percolator

コーヒーパーコレーター

Meaning

A device used for brewing coffee by continually cycling boiling water through coffee grounds.

Example

She made a fresh pot of coffee using the percolator.

彼女はパーコレーターを使って新しいコーヒーを作りました。

C1 verb /hoʊn/

hone

研ぐ、スキルを磨く

Meaning

To sharpen a blade or to improve a skill through practice.

Example

She honed her presentation skills before the big meeting.

彼女は大きな会議の前にプレゼンテーションスキルを磨きました。

B2 noun /ˈfɔːrmjələ/

formula

公式

Meaning

a fixed method for doing something; a mathematical or chemical rule expressed in symbols

Example

The scientist discovered a new formula for the medicine.

科学者は新しい薬の公式を発見しました。

C1 noun /ˌrɛkwɪˈzɪʃən/

requisition

要求

Meaning

An official order laying claim to the use of property or materials; a formal demand or request.

Example

The manager submitted a requisition for new office supplies.

マネージャーは新しいオフィス用品のためのレクイジションを提出しました。

C2 adjective /ˌʌnsɛrəˈmoʊniəs/

unceremonious

儀式なし/無礼

Meaning

Done without formality or courtesy; abrupt or rude.

Example

He made an unceremonious exit from the party.

彼はパーティーから儀式なしで退出しました。

C1 adjective /ˈkɒn.ɪ.fər.əs/

coniferous

針葉樹に関連する

Meaning

Relating to cone-bearing trees that usually have needle-like leaves and remain green year-round.

Example

Pine trees are coniferous and grow in colder climates.

松の木は針葉樹で、寒冷な気候で育ちます。

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 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 noun /ˈɡlɑːs.weər/

Glass-ware

ガラス製品

Meaning

objects made of glass, especially drinking glasses and decorative objects

Example

The wedding registry included fine glassware.

ウェディングレジストリには、上質なガラス製品が含まれていました。

C1 noun /ˈdeɪˌbreɪk/

daybreak

夜明け

Meaning

The time in the morning when daylight first appears; dawn.

Example

They set out on their journey at daybreak.

彼らは夜明けに旅を始めました。

C1 noun /ˈvɪɡər/

vigor

活力

Meaning

Physical strength, energy, or enthusiasm.

Example

She tackled the project with great vigor and determination.

彼女は大きな活力と決意を持ってそのプロジェクトに取り組んだ。

A2 noun/verb /ɪkˈsperɪmənt/

experiment

実験

Meaning

a test or trial carried out to discover something or prove an idea

Example

The scientist conducted an experiment on plant growth.

科学者は植物の成長に関する実験を行いました。

C1 verb /ˌdɪsɪnˈɡeɪdʒ/

disengage

解放する

Meaning

To release or detach oneself from something; to withdraw.

Example

He tried to disengage from the heated argument.

彼は熱い議論から解放しようとした。

C1 noun /ɪnˈtruː.ʒən/

intrusion

不正侵入

Meaning

Unauthorized entry into a system or place without permission

Example

The company detected an intrusion in its server.

会社はサーバーに侵入を検出しました。

C1 adjective /ˈspaɪn.ləs/

Spineless

勇気がない; 意志が弱い; 臆病

Meaning

lacking courage or determination; weak-willed

Example

He was too spineless to stand up for his beliefs.

彼は自分の信念を貫くには、あまりにも臆病すぎた。

B1 noun /pɒnd/

Pond

池

Meaning

a small body of still water formed naturally or by artificial means

Example

The children fed the ducks at the pond in the park.

子供たちは公園の池でアヒルに餌をあげました。

B1 noun /ɪnˈɡeɪdʒ.mənt/

engagement

参加, 関与

Meaning

The action of engaging or being engaged; participation or involvement.

Example

Social media engagement helps brands connect with their audience.

ソーシャルメディアでのエンゲージメントは、ブランドがオーディエンスとつながるのに役立ちます。

B2 noun /ˌnoʊtɪfɪˈkeɪʃənz/

notifications

通知

Meaning

A notice or announcement, especially an official one.

Example

Turn off notifications to stay focused.

通知をオフにして集中を保つ。

B2 noun /diːp ˈkʌlər/

Deep colour

深い色

Meaning

a rich, intense, or dark shade of any color

Example

The artist used deep colours to create a dramatic effect.

アーティストはドラマチックな効果を作り出すために深い色を使いました。

C1 adverb /ˌðɛərˈtu/

Thereto

それとともに;

Meaning

to that; in addition to that

Example

The house and the garden attached thereto were sold.

家とそれに付随する庭が売却されました。

C1 verb /jɜːrn/

yearn

切望する

Meaning

to have a deep longing or desire for something

Example

She yearned for her homeland after living abroad for years.

彼女は何年も海外に住んだ後、故郷を恋しがっていた。

C1 adjective /dɪˈfʌŋkt/

defunct

営業停止、廃止

Meaning

No longer existing, operating, or functioning.

Example

The company became defunct after the financial crisis.

その会社は金融危機の後で廃業しました。

C1 noun /ˈdaɪnəˌmoʊ/

dynamo

電気を発生させる機械; 大きなエネルギーと熱意を持つ人物

Meaning

A machine that generates electricity; a person with great energy and enthusiasm.

Example

She is the real dynamo behind the success of the company.

彼女は会社の成功の背後にある本物のダイナモです。

C2 noun /ˈbeɪleɪ/

Bele

ベレ魚

Meaning

a type of freshwater fish found in South Asian rivers, known for its distinctive appearance

Example

The bele fish is commonly caught in the rivers of Bangladesh.

ベレ魚はバングラデシュの川でよく捕まえられる。

B2 noun /beɪ liːf/

Bay leaf

ローリエの葉

Meaning

dried aromatic leaf of the bay laurel tree used as a culinary herb

Example

Add a bay leaf to the soup for extra flavor.

スープにローリエの葉を加えて、風味を増します。

B2 noun /ˌɪmɪˈɡreɪʃən/

immigration

移民

Meaning

the action of coming to live permanently in a foreign country

Example

Immigration policies vary from country to country.

移民政策は国によって異なります。

C1 verb /dɪˈmoʊt/

demote

降格

Meaning

to reduce to a lower rank or position

Example

The manager decided to demote the employee for poor performance.

マネージャーはパフォーマンスが悪いため、従業員を降格させることに決めました。

C1 adjective /ˈtɪklɪʃ/

ticklish

Meaning

easily made to laugh by being touched lightly; easily upset or sensitive

Example

She is very ticklish and bursts into laughter when touched on her feet.

B1 noun /ˈspiːʃiːz/

Species

種; タイプ

Meaning

a group of living organisms that can reproduce with each other; a type or kind

Example

The Amazon rainforest is home to thousands of animal species.

アマゾンの熱帯雨林は何千もの動物種の家です。

C1 adjective /ˌpæθəˈlɑːdʒɪkəl/

pathological

病理的, 病的

Meaning

Relating to disease; extreme or obsessive in a way that is abnormal.

Example

He has a pathological fear of failure.

彼は失敗に対して病理的な恐怖を抱えている。

B1 verb /əˈkjuːz/

accuse

告発する

Meaning

to charge someone with a crime or wrongdoing

Example

She accused him of stealing her wallet.

彼女は彼を財布を盗んだことで告訴した。

B1 noun praɪd

pride

誇り

Meaning

A feeling of deep pleasure or satisfaction derived from one's own achievements or from achievements associated with one.

Example

Victory Day fills our hearts with pride.

勝利の日は私たちの心を誇りで満たします。

A1 noun /bəˈnæn.ə/

Banana

バナナ

Meaning

a long curved fruit with yellow skin and soft sweet flesh

Example

Bananas are a good source of potassium.

バナナはカリウムの良い供給源です。

B2 verb /dɪsˈkɑːrd/

discard

捨てる

Meaning

to throw away something that is no longer needed

Example

She decided to discard the old clothes.

彼女は古い服を捨てることに決めました。

C2 noun /rʌmp/

Rump

尻; お尻; 背中の下部

Meaning

the hindquarters or buttocks; the lower back area

Example

The horse injured its rump during the fall.

その馬は転倒した際にお尻を痛めました。

B2 noun /ˈtæk.tɪk/

Tactic

戦術; 戦略

Meaning

a plan or method for achieving something; a strategy used to accomplish a goal

Example

The coach used a new tactic to win the game.

コーチはゲームに勝つために新しい戦術を使いました。

C2 noun /məˈdɒn.ə/

madonna

マドンナ (聖母マリア)

Meaning

An artistic representation of the Virgin Mary; also used as a respectful form of address for a woman in Italian culture.

Example

The Renaissance painting depicts a Madonna holding child Jesus.

ルネサンスの絵画は、イエスの子供を抱いているマドンナを描いています。

B1 adverb /ˈspeʃ.əl.i/

Specially

特別に

Meaning

for a particular purpose; especially; specifically

Example

This gift was specially made for you.

このギフトは特別にあなたのために作られました。

C1 verb /piːk/

pique

引き起こす

Meaning

to stimulate interest or curiosity; to arouse resentment or anger

Example

Her remarks piqued his curiosity about the secret project.

彼女のコメントは秘密のプロジェクトに対する彼の好奇心を引き起こしました。

C2 noun /kwiːn kreɪp ˈmɜːrtəl/

Queen crape myrtle

クイーンクレープマートル

Meaning

A flowering tree with colorful, crepe-like flowers, scientifically known as Lagerstroemia

Example

The Queen crape myrtle bloomed beautifully in the garden with its purple flowers.

クイーンクレープマートルは庭で紫色の花とともに美しく咲きました。

C2 noun /ˈrɛlɪkwɛri/

reliquary

聖遺物を保管する容器

Meaning

a container for holy relics

Example

The ancient reliquary was decorated with gold and precious stones.

古代のレリクエアリは金と貴重な石で飾られていました。

C2 noun /ˈriːdʒənt/

regent

摂政

Meaning

a person who rules in place of a monarch when the monarch is absent or too young

Example

The prince acted as regent until the king came of age.

王子は王が成人するまで摂政として行動した。

B1 noun ruːlz ənd ˌrɛɡjʊˈleɪʃənz

rules and regulations

規則と規定

Meaning

Official orders and laws that control how something is done.

Example

Rules and regulations alone cannot change attitudes.

規則と規定だけでは態度を変えることはできません。

C1 noun /ˈmjʊr.əl/

Mural

壁画

Meaning

a painting or artwork applied directly on a wall or ceiling

Example

The artist painted a beautiful mural on the school wall.

アーティストは学校の壁に美しいミューラルを描きました。

C2 adjective /ˌpəʊstˈprændɪəl/

postprandial

食後

Meaning

Occurring after a meal.

Example

He went for a postprandial walk after dinner.

彼は夕食後にポストプランディアルウォークに出かけた。

C2 adjective /ɪɡˈnoʊ.bəl/

Ignoble

卑劣; 恥ずべき; 不名誉

Meaning

dishonorable; not noble in character; base or mean

Example

His ignoble actions betrayed his friends' trust.

彼の卑劣な行動は友人たちの信頼を裏切った。

C1 adjective /ɪmˈpæsəbəl/

impassable

通行不可能

Meaning

Impossible to travel along or over.

Example

The road became impassable after the heavy snowfall.

大雪の後、道は通行不可能になりました。

C2 noun /ˈwɑːmpəm/

wampum

貝殻のネックレス

Meaning

beads made by Native Americans from shells, used as money or decoration

Example

The tribe traded furs for wampum.

部族は毛皮と引き換えに貝殻のネックレスを取引した。

C1 verb /dɪsˈfɪɡjər/

disfigure

変形させる

Meaning

to spoil or damage the appearance of something

Example

The fire disfigured the old building.

火事は古い建物を変形させた。

A2 noun /hɛlθ/

health

健康

Meaning

The state of being free from illness or injury.

Example

Exercise is important for good health.

運動は良い健康のために重要です。

A2 noun /ˈkɒnsət/

concert

コンサート

Meaning

A musical performance given by one or more singers or musicians.

Example

We went to a concert last night and enjoyed the live music.

私たちは昨晩コンサートに行き、ライブ音楽を楽しみました。

C2 noun /ˈkʌvi/

covey

小さな鳥の群れ

Meaning

a small group of birds, especially partridges or quails

Example

A covey of quails flew across the field.

コヴィのウズラの群れが畑を飛び越えた。

A2 noun /wɜːrks/

works

作品

Meaning

the physical or mental effort used to achieve something

Example

Her works have been exhibited in museums worldwide.

彼女の作品は世界中の博物館で展示されています。

B1 noun /θroʊt/

Throat

喉; 気管; 首の前部

Meaning

the passage that leads from the back of the mouth to the stomach and lungs; the front part of the neck

Example

He had a sore throat and couldn't speak clearly.

彼は喉が痛くて、はっきりと話すことができませんでした。

B1 noun rɪˈsɜː.tʃəz

researchers

研究者

Meaning

People who study and investigate to discover new information or facts.

Example

Researchers are working on innovative solutions.

研究者たちは革新的な解決策に取り組んでいます。

A2 verb /reɪz/

raise

上げる / 増加させる

Meaning

To lift or move something to a higher position; to increase; to bring up.

Example

She raised her hand to ask a question.

彼女は質問をするために手を上げました。

B2 adjective /ˌmʌl.tiˈpɜː.pəs/

Multipurpose

多目的

Meaning

having multiple uses or functions; versatile

Example

This multipurpose tool can be used as a knife, screwdriver, and bottle opener.

この多目的ツールは、ナイフ、ドライバー、ボトルオープナーとして使用できます。

B2 noun, verb, adjective /ˈpeɪtənt/ or /ˈpætənt/

patent

特許

Meaning

a government license granting exclusive rights to an inventor; also to obtain such rights

Example

He patented his new invention to protect it from being copied.

彼は自分の新しい発明をコピーから守るために特許を取った。

C1 noun /ˌdɜːrməˈtɑːlədʒi/

dermatology

皮膚科学

Meaning

The branch of medicine concerned with the skin and its diseases.

Example

He studied dermatology at medical school.

彼は医学部で皮膚科学を学んだ。

B1 noun /ˈkɔːlɪˌflaʊər/

Cauliflower

カリフラワー

Meaning

white vegetable with a compact head of undeveloped flower buds

Example

Roasted cauliflower makes a delicious and healthy side dish.

ローストしたカリフラワーはおいしくて健康的なサイドディッシュです。

C1 adjective /ˈɡruːəlɪŋ/

grueling

過酷な

Meaning

Extremely tiring and demanding.

Example

The athletes faced a grueling training session.

アスリートたちは過酷なトレーニングセッションに直面しました。

B2 verb /kɑːrv/

carve

Meaning

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

Example

The artist carved a beautiful statue out of marble.

A1 adjective /ɪmˈpɔː.tənt/

important

重要

Meaning

Of great significance or value; likely to have a profound effect on success, survival, or well-being.

Example

Important steps must be taken to address pollution.

汚染に対処するためには重要なステップを踏む必要があります。

C2 verb /ɪmˈpjuːn/

impugn

Meaning

to dispute the truth, validity, or honesty of a statement or motive

Example

The lawyer tried to impugn the credibility of the witness.

C1 adjective ˌmæk.roʊ.iː.kəˈnɒm.ɪk

macroeconomic

マクロ経済的

Meaning

Relating to the large-scale or general economic factors, such as interest rates and national productivity.

Example

Government policies impact macroeconomic stability.

政府の政策はマクロ経済的安定に影響を与える。

C1 noun /koʊˈɜː.ʃən/

coercion

強制

Meaning

The practice of persuading someone to do something by using force or threats.

Example

Cybercriminals use coercion to extract information.

サイバー犯罪者は情報を引き出すために強制を使います。

C1 noun ˌkʌl.mɪˈneɪ.ʃən

culmination

クルミネーション. 何かの最高潮、特に長い時間を経て達成されたもの。

Meaning

The highest or climactic point of something, especially as attained after a long time.

Example

The project reached its culmination after years of effort.

プロジェクトは長年の努力の末、最高潮に達しました。

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 noun /ˈwɪd.oʊ.ər/

Widower

未亡人の夫

Meaning

a man whose wife has died and who has not married again

Example

The elderly widower lived alone but had regular visits from his children.

高齢の未亡人の夫は一人で住んでいましたが、子供たちから定期的に訪問を受けていました。

C1 verb /ɪˈlɛktrɪfaɪ/

electrify

電気を通す; 興奮させる

Meaning

to charge with electricity; to excite or thrill intensely

Example

The speaker's speech electrified the audience.

スピーカーのスピーチは聴衆を興奮させた。

C2 noun /ˈfɔɪbəl/

foible

小さな弱点

Meaning

A minor weakness or eccentricity in someone's character.

Example

She loved him despite his little foibles.

彼女は彼の小さな弱点を気にせずに彼を愛していた。

C1 adjective /ɪnˈtræk.tə.bəl/

intractable

管理不能

Meaning

Difficult or impossible to manage, control, or solve.

Example

The conflict has become an intractable problem.

その対立は管理不能な問題になった。

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 adjective /ɪkˈsɛntrɪk/

eccentric

奇抜な

Meaning

unconventional and slightly strange in behavior or appearance

Example

The artist was known for his eccentric style.

そのアーティストは奇抜なスタイルで知られていた。

C2 noun /ˈtɔːrpər/

torpor

昏睡

Meaning

A state of physical or mental inactivity; lethargy.

Example

The heat induced a state of torpor in the workers.

暑さは労働者に昏睡状態を引き起こした。

B1 noun /ˈbeɪs.mənt/

Basement

地下室

Meaning

the lowest floor of a building, typically below ground level

Example

We store old furniture in the basement.

古い家具は地下室に保管されています。

A2 adjective /ˈhɔːrəbəl/

Horrible

恐ろしい; ひどい; 恐怖を引き起こす;

Meaning

causing or likely to cause horror; shocking; terrible; extremely unpleasant

Example

The accident was a horrible sight to witness.

その事故は目撃するには恐ろしい光景でした。

A2 noun /əˈpɪə.rəns/

Appearance

外見; 出現; 表れ

Meaning

the way that someone or something looks; an act of performing or participating in a public event

Example

Her appearance at the event surprised everyone.

イベントでの彼女の登場は皆を驚かせた。

B2 adjective /ˈfɔːlti/

faulty

欠陥のある

Meaning

Having defects or imperfections; not working properly

Example

The device stopped working because it was faulty.

その装置は欠陥のあるため動作を停止しました。

B2 noun /ˈliːf.lət/

Leaflet

チラシ; 広告

Meaning

a printed sheet of paper containing information or advertising and usually distributed free

Example

She handed out leaflets about the environmental campaign.

彼女は環境運動についてのチラシを配布しました。