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C1 noun /kɑːɡ/

cog

車輪や歯車の歯
Meaning
A tooth on the rim of a wheel or gear; metaphorically, a minor but necessary part of a larger system.
Example
He felt like just a small cog in a big machine.
彼は大きな機械の中で小さな歯車のように感じていた。
B2 noun /ˈkiː.pər/

Keeper

守衛; 飼育係;
Meaning
a person whose job it is to guard or take care of something or someone; a goalkeeper
Example
The zoo keeper fed the animals every morning at eight o'clock.
動物園のキーパーは毎朝8時に動物たちに餌を与えていました。
B2 noun /brest/

Breast

Meaning
the front surface of a person's or animal's body between the neck and the stomach
Example
The baby fell asleep on her mother's breast.
赤ちゃんは母親の胸で寝ました。
C2 noun /əˈreɪ.bi.ən ˈdʒæz.mɪn/

Arabian Jasmine

アラビアジャスミン
Meaning
A fragrant white flower native to South and Southeast Asia, commonly used in perfumes and religious ceremonies
Example
The Arabian jasmine filled the garden with its sweet fragrance.
アラビアジャスミンはその甘い香りで庭を満たしました。
B1 noun /ɪnˈtɛnʃən/

intention

意図
Meaning
A plan, aim, or purpose behind an action.
Example
Her intention was to finish the project before the deadline.
彼女の意図はプロジェクトを締め切り前に終わらせることだった。
C2 adjective /rɪˈtɪkjʊlət/

reticulate

網状
Meaning
Having a net-like pattern or structure.
Example
The leaf had a reticulate pattern of veins.
葉は網目模様の静脈がありました。
B2 noun ˌrɛzɪɡˈneɪʃən

resignation

辞任
Meaning
The acceptance of something undesirable but inevitable; giving up.
Example
Her resignation from the position was unexpected.
彼女の職からの辞任は予想外だった。
C2 noun /kənˈtrɪʃ.ən/

contrition

悔悟
Meaning
the state of feeling remorseful and repentant
Example
His contrition was evident after the apology.
謝罪後、彼の悔悟は明らかだった。
B2 adjective /ʌnˈfeɪv(ə)rəbəl/

unfavorable

不利な
Meaning
not beneficial or advantageous; showing disapproval or opposition
Example
The proposal received an unfavorable response from the committee.
その提案は委員会から不利な反応を受けました。
C1 noun /səˈvɪləti/

civility

礼儀
Meaning
Polite and courteous behavior.
Example
He treated his opponent with civility despite their differences.
彼は彼の対戦相手に対して礼儀を持って接した、彼らの違いにもかかわらず。
C1 adjective /ˌhɑːrdˈhɑːrtɪd/

hard-hearted

冷徹
Meaning
showing no kindness or sympathy; cruel
Example
The landlord was hard-hearted and refused to help the poor family.
家主は冷徹で、貧しい家族を助けることを拒否しました。
C1 noun məˈnjʊər

manure

肥料, 家畜の糞
Meaning
Animal dung used for fertilizing land; organic matter used as fertilizer.
Example
Organic manure enhances soil fertility.
有機肥料は土壌の肥沃度を高めます。
C2 adjective kaɪˈmɛr.ɪ.kəl

chimerical

空想的、不可能な
Meaning
Illusory or impossible to achieve; existing only in imagination.
Example
His chimerical ideas often baffled realists.
彼の空想的なアイデアはしばしば現実主義者を困惑させました。
A2 adjective /ˈmɪzɪkəl/

musical

音楽的
Meaning
related to or consisting of music
Example
She has a very musical voice.
彼女は非常に音楽的な声を持っています。
C2 noun /vɪm/

vim

活力
Meaning
energy and enthusiasm
Example
She performed the dance with great vim and vigor.
彼女は大きな活力と熱意でダンスを披露しました。
B1 noun /sleɪv/

slave

奴隷
Meaning
a person who is the legal property of another and is forced to work for them
Example
The abolitionist movement fought for the rights of slaves.
廃奴隷運動は奴隷の権利のために戦いました。
C1 verb ˈɛk.spɪ.daɪt

expedite

迅速化する
Meaning
Make an action or process happen sooner or be accomplished more quickly.
Example
The government took steps to expedite the approval process.
政府は承認プロセスを迅速化するための措置を講じた。
C2 adjective /ˈrɛstɪv/

restive

落ち着かない
Meaning
unable to stay still or silent; restless and impatient
Example
The crowd grew restive as they waited for the concert to begin.
コンサートが始まるのを待っている間、観客は落ち着かなくなった。
C2 adjective /kəˈmɛnʃərət/

commensurate

比例的
Meaning
corresponding in size, degree, or extent; proportionate
Example
Salary will be commensurate with experience.
給料は経験に比例します。
B2 verb /dɪˈstrækt/

distract

気を散らす
Meaning
to take someone's attention away from what they are doing or focusing on
Example
The loud noise distracted her during the exam.
大きな音が試験中に彼女をディストラクトした。
C1 adjective /ɔːˈtɒn.ə.məs/

autonomous

自律
Meaning
Acting independently or having the freedom to do so.
Example
Autonomous systems ensure greater precision.
自律システムはより高い精度を確保します。
C1 adjective, noun /ˈmɑːrʃən/

martian

火星人
Meaning
Related to the planet Mars; or an imaginary being from Mars.
Example
The movie showed a Martian visiting Earth.
映画は火星人が地球を訪れるシーンを見せた。
C1 noun /ˌriːhəˌbɪlɪˈteɪʃən/

rehabilitation

幸福
Meaning
the process of restoring someone or something to health or normal life through training or therapy
Example
After the accident, he went through months of rehabilitation to walk again.
彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、自分の幸福を隠せなかった。
B1 adjective /ˌʌndərˈstændəbl/

understandable

理解できる
Meaning
Able to be understood; reasonable or justifiable.
Example
Her reaction was understandable given the situation.
その反応は状況を考慮すると理解できるものでした。
B2 adjective /ɪˈreɡjələr/

irregular

不規則な
Meaning
not even or consistent in shape, pattern, time, or behavior; not following normal rules
Example
His attendance at work has been irregular this month.
今月、彼の出勤は不規則だった。
A2 adjective /diːp/

deep

幸せ
Meaning
extending far down from the top or surface; profound or intense
Example
The lake is very deep in the middle.
彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、幸せを隠すことができませんでした。
C2 adjective /ˈpjuːtətɪv/

putative

推定の
Meaning
commonly accepted or supposed; generally regarded as such
Example
He is the putative father of the child.
彼は子供の推定父親です。
C1 adjective /ˈkɔːʃənˌɛri/

cautionary

警告的な
Meaning
serving as a warning; intended to prevent problems or mistakes by giving advice or examples
Example
The report offers a cautionary message about unchecked spending.
その報告書は無計画な支出について警告的なメッセージを示している。
C1 noun/verb /ˈprɛdɪkət/ (noun), /ˈprɛdɪkeɪt/ (verb)

predicate

述語 / 基づく
Meaning
noun: the part of a sentence that tells something about the subject; verb: to base or establish something on a particular idea
Example
His theory is predicated on sound research.
彼の理論は確かな研究に基づいています。
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。
C1 noun /juːˈfɔː.ri.ə/

euphoria

ユーフォリア, 陶酔, 高揚感
Meaning
A feeling or state of intense excitement and happiness; elation.
Example
Winning the championship brought a sense of euphoria.
チャンピオンシップを勝ち取ったことで、ユーフォリアを感じた。
C1 noun /trænsˈfjuːʒən/

transfusion

輸血
Meaning
the process of transferring blood or another fluid into a person's vein
Example
The patient received a blood transfusion after the accident.
事故後、患者は輸血を受けました。
B2 noun oʊˈbiː.sə.t̬i

obesity

肥満
Meaning
The condition of being grossly fat or overweight.
Example
Obesity increases the risk of diabetes and heart disease.
肥満は糖尿病と心臓病のリスクを高めます。
A2 preposition /wɪðˈɪn/

within

内側
Meaning
inside the limits of something, or as part of a particular space or time
Example
The keys are within the drawer.
鍵は引き出しの中にあります。
C1 noun /ˈsɪtəˌdɛl/

citadel

要塞
Meaning
A fortress protecting or dominating a city.
Example
The ancient citadel stood guard over the town for centuries.
古代の要塞は何世代にもわたり町を守っていた。
A2 noun wʊd

wood

木材
Meaning
The hard fibrous material that forms the main substance of the trunk or branches of a tree or shrub.
Example
Wood is being tested for its resilience in space.
木材は宇宙での耐久性がテストされています。
C2 noun lɑːˈʒɛs

largesse

寛大さ
Meaning
Generosity in bestowing money or gifts upon others.
Example
His largesse towards the charity was greatly appreciated.
彼のチャリティーへの寛大さは大いに評価されました。
C2 verb /ˈdɛpɪleɪt/

depilate

脱毛する
Meaning
to remove hair from the skin, especially by mechanical or chemical means
Example
She decided to depilate her legs before the event.
彼女はイベントの前に足を脱毛することに決めました。
C2 noun/adjective /ˈlæpɪˌdɛri/

lapidary

宝石細工師
Meaning
As noun: a person who cuts, polishes, or engraves precious stones; As adjective: relating to such work.
Example
The museum displayed lapidary tools used in ancient times.
博物館は古代に使用された宝石細工の道具を展示しました。
B2 noun /ˈpɒp.i/

Poppy

ケシの花
Meaning
a bright red flower with black seeds, often used as a symbol of remembrance
Example
The red poppy bloomed beautifully in the garden.
赤いケシの花が庭で美しく咲きました。
C2 verb /ˈɑːblɪˌɡeɪt/

obligate

強制する
Meaning
to bind legally or morally; to compel someone to do something
Example
The contract obligates the company to provide timely service.
契約は会社にタイムリーなサービスを提供することを義務付けます。
C1 noun /ˈstɛnsəl/

stencil

型抜き
Meaning
A thin sheet of material with a design cut out, used to produce the design on the surface below by applying paint or ink through the cut-out holes.
Example
The artist used a stencil to paint identical stars on the wall.
アーティストは壁に同じ星を描くために型抜きを使用しました。
A1 noun /noʊˈvɛmbər/

november

11月
Meaning
the eleventh month of the year in the Gregorian calendar
Example
November is often cool and quiet before winter begins.
11月は冬が始まる前で、涼しく静かなことが多い。
C1 noun/verb /kruːˈseɪd/

crusade

十字軍、激しいキャンペーン
Meaning
a vigorous campaign for a social, political, or religious cause; to fight passionately for a cause
Example
She has been crusading for women's rights all her life.
彼女は一生を女性の権利のために戦っています。
C2 noun /ˈmɒnəɡræm/

monogram

モノグラム
Meaning
A design consisting of two or more letters, typically a person's initials, combined or interwoven.
Example
The towel was embroidered with her monogram.
タオルには彼女のモノグラムが刺繍されていた。
C1 verb /dəˈmɛstɪkeɪt/

domesticate

家畜化する
Meaning
to tame an animal for use by humans; to adapt something for domestic use
Example
Humans domesticated dogs thousands of years ago.
人間は数千年前に犬を家畜化しました。
C2 noun /ˈplætɪtjuːd/

platitude

陳腐な言葉
Meaning
a remark or statement that is overused and unoriginal
Example
He kept repeating the same platitudes during the speech.
彼はスピーチの中で同じプレティチュードを繰り返し続けた。
C1 noun /ˈfɔːrɡraʊnd/

foreground

前景
Meaning
the part of a scene that is nearest to and in front of the viewer
Example
The flowers in the foreground brightened the picture.
前景にある花が絵を明るくしました。
C1 noun /ˌsaɪkoʊˈθɛrəpi/

psychotherapy

心理療法
Meaning
The treatment of mental disorder by psychological rather than medical means.
Example
She attended weekly psychotherapy sessions to cope with her anxiety.
彼女は不安に対処するために、毎週心理療法のセッションに参加しました。
B1 noun, adjective, gerund /ˈæk.tɪŋ/

acting

演技
Meaning
the art or profession of performing in plays, films, or television; temporary performance of duties; the process of performing an action
Example
She is studying acting to become a professional actress.
彼女はプロの女優になるために演技を勉強しています。
C2 noun /ˌɪdiəˈsɪŋkrəsi/

idiosyncrasy

特異性
Meaning
A distinctive or peculiar characteristic, habit, or mannerism unique to an individual.
Example
One of her idiosyncrasies was humming while working.
彼女の一つの特異性は、仕事中に口ずさむことでした。
B1 noun /ˌkænsəˈleɪʃən/

cancellation

取消
Meaning
the act of stopping something that was planned or scheduled; the act of nullifying or invalidating something
Example
The airline announced the cancellation of several flights due to bad weather.
悪天候のため、いくつかの便が取り消されました。
B2 adverb /ˌfʌndəˈmɛntəli/

fundamentally

基本的に
Meaning
in a basic and important way; at the core
Example
The two theories are fundamentally different.
この二つの理論は基本的に異なります。
B2 adverb /ˌiːkəˈnɒmɪkli/

economically

経済的に
Meaning
in a way that relates to economics or is efficient and not wasteful.
Example
The company is trying to operate more economically this year.
その会社は今年、より経済的に運営することを目指しています。
B1 adjective /dɪˈtɜːrmɪnd/

determined

決心した
Meaning
Having firmly decided to do something and not letting anything stop you.
Example
She was determined to finish her studies despite many obstacles.
多くの障害があったにもかかわらず、彼女は学業を終わらせる決心をしていた。
C1 verb /aʊtˈlæst/

outlast

他より長く続く
Meaning
to continue longer than; to endure beyond someone or something else
Example
The old castle has outlasted many generations.
その古い城は多くの世代を超えて生き残りました。
A2 noun /səˈpraɪz/

surprise

驚き
Meaning
a sudden and unexpected event or situation
Example
His arrival was a pleasant surprise.
彼の到着は嬉しい驚きでした。
B2 adverb /ˈnoʊtəbli/

notably

目立って
Meaning
used to indicate something worthy of attention or significant
Example
She is notably talented in painting.
彼女は絵画で際立って才能があります。
C1 noun /ˈpɪɡmənt/

pigment

顔料
Meaning
a natural or artificial substance used to give color to something
Example
The artist mixed different pigments to create the perfect shade of blue.
アーティストは完璧な青色の色合いを作り出すために異なる顔料を混ぜました。
B2 verb /hæk/

hack

Meaning
to cut or chop roughly; to gain unauthorized access to a computer system
Example
The programmer managed to hack into the system.
C2 adjective /ˈkʌmli/

comely

美しい
Meaning
Attractive or pleasant in appearance.
Example
The actress was known for her comely features.
女優は彼女の美しい特徴で知られていました。
B1 noun ˈproʊtest

protest

抗議
Meaning
A statement or action expressing disapproval of or objection to something.
Example
Students organized a protest.
学生たちは抗議活動を組織した。
C1 noun /ˌkɒnstəˈneɪʃən/

consternation

動揺
Meaning
A feeling of anxiety, dismay, or confusion, often caused by something unexpected.
Example
The sudden announcement caused widespread consternation among the employees.
突然の発表が従業員の間で広範な動揺を引き起こしました
B1 adjective /ˈdʒɛnərəs/

generous

寛大
Meaning
willing to give or share more than is necessary; kind and giving
Example
She is very generous with her time and money.
彼女は時間とお金にとても寛大です。
A2 adjective /meɪn/

main

主要な
Meaning
most important; chief in size, extent, or importance
Example
The main reason for his success is hard work.
彼の成功の主な理由は、努力したことです。
C2 noun /ˈboʊsən/

boatswain

船員長
Meaning
a ship's officer in charge of equipment and the crew
Example
The boatswain supervised the sailors on deck.
ボーツウェインはデッキで船員を監督しました。
B2 noun /ˈaʊt.saɪ.dər/

Out-sider

アウトサイダー
Meaning
a person who does not belong to a particular group; someone not accepted by a group
Example
As an outsider, he found it difficult to understand their traditions.
アウトサイダーとして、彼は彼らの伝統を理解するのが難しいと感じました。
C1 verb /ɪˈlɪsɪt/

elicit

引き出す
Meaning
To draw out a response, answer, or reaction from someone.
Example
The teacher’s question elicited thoughtful answers from the students.
先生の質問は生徒たちから思慮深い回答を引き出しました。
C1 verb /ˈhʌsəl/

hustle

一生懸命働く / 速く動く
Meaning
to move quickly and energetically; to push or work hard to achieve something
Example
She had to hustle to finish the project on time.
彼女はプロジェクトを時間通りに終わらせるために一生懸命働かなければならなかった。
B2 verb /ræm/

ram

Meaning
to strike or push something with great force
Example
The truck rammed into the wall.
C1 adjective /trænˈsen.dənt/

transcendent

通常のまたは単に物理的な人間の経験の範囲を超えている
Meaning
Beyond or above the range of normal or merely physical human experience.
Example
His art has a transcendent quality.
彼の芸術は超越的な品質を持っています。
C2 verb /diːˈfrɑːk/

defrock

神父の職を剥奪する
Meaning
to officially remove a priest or minister from their position and authority
Example
The church decided to defrock the priest after the scandal.
教会はスキャンダルの後、神父を職務停止にしました。
C1 noun /ˈmɑː.kɪt ˌpen.ɪˈtreɪ.ʃən/

Market Penetration

市場浸透
Meaning
A measure of the amount of sales or adoption of a product or service compared to the total theoretical market for that product or service.
Example
High market penetration ensures competitive dominance.
市場浸透が競争優位性を確保する。
C1 verb /ˈrɪdɪkjuːl/

ridicule

嘲笑する
Meaning
To make fun of someone or something in a cruel or dismissive way.
Example
He was ridiculed for his strange ideas.
彼は奇妙な考えのために嘲笑されました。
B2 adjective /ˌθiːəˈrɛtɪkl/

theoretical

理論的
Meaning
Concerned with or based on theory rather than practical application.
Example
The idea remains largely theoretical without real-world evidence.
そのアイデアは実際の証拠がなくても、主に理論的なものとして残ります。
C2 noun /ˈɪrɪɡənt/

irrigant

灌漑液
Meaning
A liquid used for irrigation, especially in medical or agricultural contexts.
Example
The doctor used a sterile irrigant during the procedure.
医師は手術中に無菌の灌漑液を使用しました。
C1 verb /ˈnjuːtrəlaɪz/

neutralize

無力化する
Meaning
to make something ineffective or harmless
Example
The medicine helped neutralize the poison in his system.
その薬は彼の体内の毒を無効にするのを助けました。
C1 noun /stɛntʃ/

stench

悪臭
Meaning
A very strong and unpleasant smell.
Example
The stench of garbage filled the alley.
ゴミの臭いが路地を満たした。
C1 noun /ˌænθrəˈpɒlədʒɪst/

anthropologist

人類学者
Meaning
a person who studies human societies, cultures, and their development
Example
The anthropologist spent years studying the tribal community.
人類学者は部族コミュニティを研究するのに何年も費やしました。
B2 adjective /sɪmˈbɒlɪk/

symbolic

象徴的
Meaning
serving as a symbol or representing something else
Example
The dove is symbolic of peace and freedom.
鳩は平和と自由の象徴的存在です。
C1 verb /lʌl/

lull

静める
Meaning
to soothe or calm; to cause to sleep or rest
Example
The gentle music lulled the baby to sleep.
やさしい音楽が赤ちゃんを寝かしつけた。
C2 adjective /ˈseɪpiənt/

sapient

賢明な
Meaning
Wise, or appearing to be wise.
Example
The professor gave a sapient response to the complex question.
教授は複雑な質問に賢明な回答をしました。
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。
C2 noun /weɪf/

Waif

ホームレスまたは放棄された子供; 野良の人や動物
Meaning
a homeless or abandoned child; a stray person or animal
Example
The charity helps waifs and strays find homes and families.
チャリティーはホームレスの子供たちと野良の人々が家と家族を見つける手助けをします。
B2 verb /ˈtɛstəfaɪ/

testify

証言する
Meaning
to make a statement or declaration under oath or to give evidence
Example
She was called to testify in court about the accident.
彼女は事故について証言するために裁判所に呼ばれました。
C1 verb /dɪˈvɒlv/

devolve

委譲する
Meaning
To pass power, responsibility, or duties to another person or group.
Example
The responsibility will devolve on the new manager.
責任は新しいマネージャーに委譲されます。
C1 adjective ɪnɪɡˈzɔːstɪbəl

inexhaustible

尽きることのない
Meaning
Unable to be used up or worn out; limitless.
Example
His inexhaustible energy allowed him to work tirelessly on his projects.
彼の尽きることのないエネルギーは、彼がプロジェクトに休むことなく取り組むことを可能にしました。
C2 noun /ˈkreɪniəm/

cranium

頭蓋骨
Meaning
the skull, especially the part enclosing the brain
Example
The archaeologists carefully examined the ancient cranium.
考古学者たちは古代の頭蓋骨を慎重に調べました。
C1 noun /ˈpæntəmaɪm/

pantomime

パントマイム
Meaning
A type of theatrical performance using gestures and movements without spoken words; in Britain, a musical comedy play for families performed at Christmas.
Example
The children enjoyed the Christmas pantomime at the local theater.
子供たちは地元の劇場でクリスマスのパントマイムを楽しんだ。
C1 noun /əˈduː/

ado

騒ぎ / 不必要な活動
Meaning
a fuss or unnecessary activity; trouble or difficulty
Example
Without further ado, let’s begin the ceremony.
これ以上のアドなしで、式を始めましょう。
C2 adjective /ˌsɛm.iˈkɒn.ʃəs/

semiconscious

半意識
Meaning
Only partly conscious; not fully aware of surroundings.
Example
He was semiconscious after the accident and could barely respond.
彼は事故後セミコンシャスで、ほとんど反応できなかった。
B1 verb /stiːl/

steal

盗む
Meaning
to take something without permission; to rob
Example
It's wrong to steal from others.
他人から盗むことは間違っています。
C2 verb /əˈdʒʊər/

adjure

誓約させる
Meaning
to urge or command someone solemnly, often under oath or a strong sense of duty
Example
The witness was adjured to tell the truth in court.
証人は法廷で真実を話すように命じられた。
C2 noun /ɪˌnʌn.siˈeɪ.ʃən/

enunciation

発音, 明確な発音
Meaning
The act of saying or pronouncing words clearly and distinctly.
Example
His enunciation was clear during the presentation.
彼の発音はプレゼンテーション中に明確でした。
B2 noun/adjective /ˌædəˈlɛsənt/

adolescent

思春期の人
Meaning
A young person in the process of developing from a child into an adult.
Example
Adolescents often experience rapid physical and emotional changes.
思春期の人々はしばしば急速な身体的および感情的な変化を経験します。
B2 adjective /ʌnˈstɛdi/

unsteady

不安定な
Meaning
not firm or stable; likely to change or fail
Example
She felt unsteady on her feet after the long journey.
長旅の後、彼女は足元が不安定だった。
B2 noun /kənˈfɛkʃəneri/

confectionery

菓子類
Meaning
sweets, candies, and other food items made with sugar
Example
The shop sells a wide variety of confectionery.
その店はさまざまなお菓子を販売しています。
B2 noun ˈæsɛt

asset

資産
Meaning
A useful or valuable thing, person, or quality.
Example
Real estate is one of the most valuable assets.
不動産は最も価値のある資産の1つです。
A2 noun /fɑːrm/

farm

農場
Meaning
an area of land used for growing crops and raising animals
Example
They live on a farm with many animals.
彼らは多くの動物がいる農場に住んでいます。
C2 verb /ˈmæsəˌreɪt/

macerate

浸す
Meaning
to soften or break up something, especially food, by soaking in liquid
Example
The chef macerated the fruit in wine before serving.
シェフは果物をワインにマセレートしてから提供しました。
C2 noun /ˈsætræp/

satrap

総督
Meaning
a governor of a province in ancient Persia; also used figuratively for a subordinate ruler
Example
The king appointed a satrap to oversee the distant province.
王は遠くの州を監督するために総督を任命しました。
B2 noun /pʌntʃ/

Punch

パンチ
Meaning
a tool used for making holes or indentations in materials
Example
The carpenter used a punch to make holes in the leather.
大工は革に穴を開けるためにパンチを使用しました。
B2 noun /ˈroʊstɪd miːt/

Roasted meat

ロースト肉
Meaning
meat cooked by dry heat in an oven or over fire
Example
The roasted meat was perfectly seasoned and tender.
ロースト肉は完璧に調味され、柔らかかった。
C1 noun ˈkiː.stəʊn ˈspiː.ʃiːz

keystone species

キーストーン種
Meaning
A species on which other species in an ecosystem largely depend, such that if it were removed the ecosystem would change drastically.
Example
Wolves are a keystone species that regulate prey populations.
オオカミは獲物の個体数を調整するキーストーン種です。
B2 verb /swer/

swear

誓う
Meaning
to use offensive language; to promise solemnly; to take an oath
Example
I swear to tell the truth.
私は真実を話すと誓います。
C1 noun ɪnˈflɛk.ʃən

inflection

イントネーション
Meaning
The change in pitch or tone of voice when speaking for emphasis.
Example
His inflection kept the audience engaged.
彼のイントネーションは観客を引きつけた。
C1 adjective /ʌnˈɒnəd/

unhonoured

敬われない
Meaning
not respected or given the recognition that is deserved; treated without honor
Example
He felt unhonoured after his years of service were ignored.
長年の奉仕が無視され、彼は敬われないと感じた。
B2 noun hɛdʒ

hedge

ヘッジ戦略
Meaning
A way of protecting oneself against financial loss or other adverse circumstances.
Example
Investors use hedging strategies to protect against market volatility.
投資家は市場の変動から守るためにヘッジ戦略を使用します。
B2 adjective /ˌfʌndəˈmɛntl/

fundamental

Meaning
forming a necessary base or core; of central importance
Example
Honesty is a fundamental principle of good leadership.
B2 noun/verb /ˈɡreɪzɪŋ/

grazing

草を食べる
Meaning
The act of animals eating grass in a field; also lightly touching or scraping against something.
Example
Cows were grazing peacefully in the meadow.
牛たちは牧草地で平和に草を食べていました。
B1 adjective /rɪˈlɪdʒəs/

Religious

宗教的; 信心深い; 精神的; 宗教に関連する;
Meaning
relating to or believing in a religion; devout; spiritual;
Example
He comes from a very religious family.
彼は非常に宗教的な家庭から来ています。
C1 noun ˌmiː.diˈɒk.rə.ti

mediocrity

平凡さ
Meaning
Being average or ordinary, not particularly good.
Example
He refused to settle for mediocrity and aimed for greatness.
彼は平凡さに満足せず、偉大さを目指して努力した。
A2 noun /biː/

Bee

Meaning
a flying insect that produces honey and can sting
Example
The bee collected nectar from the flower.
蜂は花から蜜を集めました。
C1 noun /weɪst tʃeɪn/

Waist chain

ウエストチェーン
Meaning
a decorative chain worn around the waist as jewelry or ornamentation
Example
The traditional waist chain complemented her ethnic outfit perfectly.
伝統的なウエストチェーンは彼女の民族衣装を完璧に補完しました。
B2 verb /prɪˈskrʌɪb/

prescribe

処方する
Meaning
to recommend or authorize the use of something, especially medicine
Example
The doctor prescribed medication for my cold.
医者は私の風邪のために薬を処方しました。
A1 noun /ˈbɔɪˌfrɛnd/

boyfriend

Meaning
a man or boy that someone is having a romantic or close relationship with
Example
She introduced her boyfriend to her parents.
C1 noun /ˌmaʊntəˈnɪə/

mountaineer

登山者
Meaning
A person who climbs mountains as a sport or profession.
Example
The mountaineer reached the summit after a long climb.
登山者は長い登山の後、頂上に到達しました。
C2 verb /həˈmɑː.dʒə.naɪz/

homogenize

均質化
Meaning
To make uniform or similar by blending or mixing different elements.
Example
The company tried to homogenize its products across global markets.
その会社は世界市場で製品を均質化しようとしました。
B1 verb /koʊˈɑːpəreɪt/

cooperate

協力する
Meaning
to work together; to collaborate
Example
The teams cooperate to achieve their common goals.
チームは共通の目標を達成するために協力しています。
C1 verb /skwɪnt/

squint

目を細める
Meaning
to look with partly closed eyes
Example
She squinted at the bright sunlight.
彼女は明るい日差しで目を細めた。
C1 adjective /kəmˈpensətɔːri/

compensatory

補償的
Meaning
serving to make up for a loss, damage, or injury
Example
The court awarded him compensatory damages.
裁判所は彼に補償的損害賠償を授与しました。