C2 verb /ˈkɒdʒɪteɪt/

cogitate

熟考する

Meaning

to think deeply about something; to meditate or reflect

Example

He sat by the river to cogitate on his future plans.

彼は川のそばに座って、未来の計画について考えました。

C1 adjective /ˈreɪ.kɪʃ/

Rakish

魅力的な

Meaning

having a dashing, jaunty, or slightly disreputable quality or appearance

Example

He wore his hat at a rakish angle that gave him a charming appearance.

彼は魅力的な角度で帽子をかぶって、魅力的な外見を与えた。

B2 adjective /ˈsɪn.ɪ.kəl/

cynical

皮肉な

Meaning

Believing that people are motivated by self-interest; distrustful of human sincerity or integrity.

Example

She was cynical about the politician's promises.

彼女は政治家の約束に皮肉な態度を取っていた。

C1 noun /ˌkɒndʒʊˈɡeɪʃən/

conjugation

活用

Meaning

the variation of the form of a verb to indicate tense, person, and number

Example

French verbs have complex conjugations.

フランス語の動詞には複雑な活用形があります。

B2 adjective /kəˈrɛspɒndɪŋ/

corresponding

対応する

Meaning

matching or related to something

Example

The corresponding page in the book explains the process in detail.

本の対応するページは、そのプロセスを詳細に説明しています。

C1 adjective /drəˈkoʊniən/

draconian

ドラコニアン

Meaning

Extremely harsh and severe, especially laws or rules.

Example

The new regulations were criticized as draconian.

新しい規制はドラコニアンだと批判されました。

C1 noun /ˈprɒdɪdʒi/

prodigy

天才児

Meaning

a person, especially a young one, with exceptional talents or abilities

Example

Mozart was a child prodigy in music.

モーツァルトは音楽の天才児でした。

B2 adjective məˈriːn

marine

海の

Meaning

Of, relating to, or characteristic of the sea; living or growing in the sea.

Example

Marine ecosystems are highly sensitive to human activity.

海洋生態系は人間の活動に非常に敏感です。

C1 noun /ˈɪnflʌks/

influx

流入

Meaning

A large arrival or flow of people or things.

Example

The city experienced an influx of tourists during the festival.

その都市は祭りの期間中に観光客の流入を経験しました。

C1 adjective /ˈlɑːpˌsaɪdɪd/

lopsided

片側が低い、または不均衡な

Meaning

with one side lower, larger, or different from the other; uneven or imbalanced

Example

The cake looked lopsided after being decorated in a hurry.

急いで飾った後、ケーキは不均衡に見えた。

A2 adjective /ˈɔːfəl/

awful

ひどい

Meaning

very bad or unpleasant

Example

The weather was awful during our trip.

旅行中、天気はひどかった。

A2 noun /ˈɑːrmi/

army

軍隊

Meaning

a large organized military force trained for war

Example

The army protected the border from attack.

軍隊は攻撃から国境を守った。

C1 adjective /ˈkwɑː.rəl.səm/

Quarrelsome

喧嘩好きな; 論争的な; 争い好きな

Meaning

given to arguing and fighting; argumentative and confrontational

Example

His quarrelsome nature makes it difficult to work with him.

彼の喧嘩好きな性格は、彼と一緒に働くのを難しくします。

A2 verb /kənˈfjuːz/

confuse

混乱させる

Meaning

To make someone unable to think clearly; to bewilder.

Example

The complex instructions confused the students.

複雑な指示が学生を混乱させた。

B1 noun/verb /koʊd/

code

コード

Meaning

a system of words, letters, or symbols used to represent information or instructions

Example

He wrote a code to solve the problem on the computer.

彼はコンピュータで問題を解決するためのコードを書きました。

C1 noun /ˈdʒʌɡ.lər/

Juggler

ジャグラー

Meaning

a person who skillfully throws and catches objects as entertainment

Example

The juggler entertained the crowd with his amazing ball tricks.

ジャグラーは彼の見事なボールさばきで観客を楽しませた。

C1 noun /ˈlaɪk.nəs/

Likeness

類似性; 似ていること

Meaning

the fact or quality of being alike; resemblance; a portrait or representation

Example

The portrait shows a strong likeness to her grandmother.

ポートレートは彼女の祖母に強い類似性を示しています。

B1 noun /ˈɪn.flu.əns/

Influence

影響; 力

Meaning

the capacity to have an effect on the character, development, or behavior of someone or something

Example

The teacher's positive influence helped the student overcome his learning difficulties.

教師の積極的な影響が生徒の学習の問題を克服する手助けをしました。

C1 noun ˈælərdʒən

allergen

アレルギー反応を引き起こす物質

Meaning

A substance that causes an allergic reaction.

Example

Pollen is a common allergen that affects many people.

花粉は多くの人々に影響を与える一般的なアレルゲンです。

B2 adjective /fɪərs/

Fierce

激しい; 攻撃的; 強い感情や決意を示す

Meaning

violent; aggressive; showing strong feeling or determination

Example

The fierce storm destroyed many houses in the village.

激しい嵐が村の多くの家を壊しました。

C1 noun dɪˈpliː.ʃən

depletion

枯渇

Meaning

The gradual reduction or exhaustion of a resource or substance.

Example

Overuse of groundwater leads to depletion of water resources.

地下水の過剰使用は水資源の枯渇を引き起こす。

C2 adjective /kənˈvɜːrsənt/

conversant

熟知、精通

Meaning

familiar with or knowledgeable about something

Example

She is conversant with the latest developments in technology.

彼女は最新の技術の進展に精通しています。

C2 noun /ˌsuː.pɚˈfluː.ə.t̬i/

superfluity

過剰

Meaning

An excessive amount of something; more than what is needed.

Example

The room was filled with a superfluity of decorations.

部屋は装飾で過剰に満たされていました。

C2 noun /ˌdʒiːniˈælədʒɪst/

genealogist

系譜学者

Meaning

A person who studies or traces the history of families and their lineages.

Example

The genealogist uncovered records dating back to the 18th century.

系譜学者は18世紀に遡る記録を発見した。

A1 noun /ˈnʌmbər/

number

番号

Meaning

a mathematical value used to count, measure, or label

Example

She gave me her phone number.

彼女は私に自分の電話番号を教えてくれました。

C2 adjective /ˈdɛndrɔɪd/

dendroid

樹状の

Meaning

tree-shaped or branching like a tree

Example

The coral has a dendroid structure.

サンゴはデンドロイド構造を持っています。

C1 noun /ˈdɛljuːdʒ/

deluge

洪水

Meaning

A severe flood; an overwhelming quantity of something.

Example

The town was hit by a deluge of rain in just a few hours.

その町は数時間で豪雨の洪水に襲われました。

C2 noun /ˌæd.ʌmˈbreɪ.ʃən/

adumbration

ぼんやりとした前兆

Meaning

a vague foreshadowing or symbolic representation of something

Example

The play offers an adumbration of the political unrest to come.

この劇は、今後の政治的不安定のぼんやりとした前兆を示している。

B2 verb /rɪˈkʌvərɪŋ/

recovering

回復

Meaning

the process of getting better after illness, loss, or difficulty

Example

She is still recovering from the flu.

彼女はまだインフルエンザから回復しています。

C1 verb /ˈlaɪ.kən/

liken

例える

Meaning

to compare one thing to another, often in a figurative way

Example

He likened her voice to sweet music.

彼は彼女の声を甘い音楽に例えました。

C2 noun /ˌænɪmædˈvɜːʒən/

animadversion

批判

Meaning

Strong criticism or censure.

Example

The policy attracted severe animadversion from the public.

その政策は公衆から厳しい批判を受けた。

A1 noun /ˈʌŋkəl/

uncle

おじ/おじさん

Meaning

the brother of one's father or mother

Example

My uncle is visiting us next week.

私のおじさんは来週私たちを訪ねてきます。

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 noun ˈsɛv.ən ˈwʌn.dərz

Seven Wonders

七不思議

Meaning

The seven most remarkable and famous structures in the world, representing architectural feats and cultural significance.

Example

The Seven Wonders of the world reflect human brilliance.

世界の七不思議は人類の素晴らしさを反映しています。

C2 adjective /ˈluːsənt/

lucent

光輝

Meaning

shining or glowing with light

Example

The lucent stars brightened the night sky.

光輝を放つ星々が夜空を明るく照らした。

C1 verb /ˈænɪmeɪt/

animate

アニメーションする

Meaning

to bring to life or make lively; to create animation for films or cartoons

Example

The artist will animate the characters for the movie.

アーティストは映画のキャラクターをアニメートします。

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 /ˈmɔːr.nər/

Mourner

喪に服する人

Meaning

a person who attends a funeral or shows grief for someone who has died

Example

The mourners gathered at the cemetery to pay their respects.

喪に服する人々は墓地に集まり、敬意を表しました。

C1 verb /pərˈtɜːrb/

perturb

動揺させる

Meaning

To disturb or unsettle greatly in mind.

Example

The sudden noise perturbed the students during the exam.

突然の音が試験中に学生を動揺させました。

C2 verb /bruːt/

bruit

噂を広める

Meaning

to spread a rumor or report widely

Example

The scandal was quickly bruited about the town.

スキャンダルは町ですぐに広まりました。

C2 adjective /ˈpliːnəri/

plenary

全体の

Meaning

complete in every way; fully attended or absolute

Example

The committee held a plenary session to discuss all matters of importance.

委員会はすべての重要な問題について議論するために全体会議を開いた。

C1 noun /ˈpæstər/

pastor

牧師

Meaning

a minister in charge of a Christian church or congregation

Example

The pastor delivered a heartfelt sermon on compassion.

牧師は思いやりのある説教をしました。

B1 noun, verb /ɡrɪl/

grill

Meaning

a metal frame used for cooking food over an open fire; to cook food on such a frame

Example

We grilled some chicken for dinner.

C1 noun/verb /ˈɪmprɪnt/

imprint

刻印

Meaning

A mark or impression made by pressure; to establish or fix firmly in someone's mind.

Example

The event left an indelible imprint on the city's history.

その出来事は都市の歴史に消えない刻印を残した。

C2 noun /ænˈtɪlədʒi/

antilogy

アンチロジー

Meaning

A contradiction in terms or ideas; inconsistency in speech or writing.

Example

The politician's statement was criticized for its antilogy.

政治家の発言はそのアンチロジーにより批判されました。

C1 verb /ləˈmɛnt/

lament

嘆く

Meaning

to express grief, sorrow, or regret about something

Example

She lamented the loss of her childhood home.

彼女は幼少期の家を失ったことを嘆いた。

B2 adjective /ˌɛm.pəˈθɛ.tɪk/

empathetic

共感的

Meaning

Showing ability to understand and share feelings of others.

Example

She was empathetic towards her friend's struggles.

彼女は友人の苦しみに共感的でした。

C2 verb /ˈmɔːndər/

maunder

無駄に話す

Meaning

To speak or move aimlessly and incoherently.

Example

He maundered on about his old memories.

彼は古い思い出について無駄に話していました。

A2 noun, verb /kɔɪn/

coin

Meaning

A flat piece of metal used as money; as a verb, to invent a new word or phrase.

Example

The government decided to coin a new term for the program.

C1 verb /dɪˈsɛnt/

dissent

Meaning

To hold or express opinions that are different from those officially accepted.

Example

Several members dissented from the majority decision.

C1 adjective /ɪnˈsɛp(ə)rəbəl/

inseparable

切り離せない

Meaning

Unable to be separated or always together.

Example

The two friends have been inseparable since childhood.

二人の友達は子供の頃から切り離せないです。

B1 noun /ˈkwɔː.tər/

Quarter

四分の一

Meaning

one of four equal parts of something; a period of three months

Example

The company reported strong profits in the first quarter of the year.

その会社は今年の最初の四半期に強い利益を報告しました。

C1 verb /prəˈlɪf.ə.reɪt/

proliferate

急速に増加する

Meaning

To increase rapidly in numbers; to grow or spread quickly and extensively.

Example

Startups tend to proliferate in a thriving economy.

スタートアップは、活況を呈している経済で急速に増加する傾向があります。

C1 adverb /ɪnˈdɛfɪnətli/

indefinitely

無期限で

Meaning

for an unlimited or unspecified period of time

Example

The project has been postponed indefinitely.

プロジェクトは無期限で延期されました。

C1 noun ɪnˈdʌldʒəns

indulgence

嗜好

Meaning

The practice of allowing oneself to enjoy the pleasure of something.

Example

His indulgence in junk food affected his health.

彼のジャンクフードへの過度の嗜好は健康を害した。

C2 verb /ˈkɒndʒʊɡeɪt/

conjugate

活用する

Meaning

to list the different forms of a verb according to tense, person, and number

Example

Students are asked to conjugate the verb 'to be'.

学生は「to be」動詞を活用するよう求められます。

A2 noun /ˈɒf.ɪs/

office

オフィス

Meaning

a room or building where people work, usually at desks

Example

She left the office early to attend a family event.

彼女は家族のイベントに出席するために早くオフィスを出ました。

C1 noun /ˈænərkɪst/

anarchist

アナーキスト

Meaning

a person who believes in or promotes the absence of government or authority

Example

The anarchist group protested against state control.

アナーキストのグループは国家の支配に反対して抗議しました。

C2 verb /ˈbækbaɪt/

backbite

陰口を言う

Meaning

to speak negatively about someone who is not present; to slander behind someone’s back

Example

It is wrong to backbite your colleagues behind their backs.

同僚の陰口を言うのはよくない。

C1 adjective skiˈmæt.ɪk

Schematic

図式的な、または簡潔な

Meaning

Presenting some framework or concept briefly

Example

The engineer provided a schematic diagram of the project.

エンジニアはプロジェクトのスキマティックな図を提供しました。

C1 noun ˌɪrɪˈvɜːrsəbl ˈdæmɪdʒ

irreversible damage

取り返しのつかない損害

Meaning

Harm or injury that cannot be undone or repaired.

Example

Climate change causes irreversible damage to ecosystems.

気候変動は生態系に取り返しのつかない損害を与えます。

C1 verb /ɪˈvɪkt/

evict

立ち退かせる

Meaning

To expel someone from a property, usually by legal process.

Example

The landlord decided to evict the tenants for not paying rent.

家主は家賃未払いでテナントを立ち退かせることに決めました。

C2 noun /ˈblʌfər/

bluffer

はったり屋

Meaning

a person who pretends to be more confident, skilled, or knowledgeable than they really are; someone who deceives others by bluffing

Example

Everyone eventually realized that he was just a bluffer with no real experience.

彼がただのはったり屋だと皆が気づいた。

C2 noun /ˌlaɪ.pəˈdʒen.ɪ.sɪs/

lipogenesis

脂肪合成

Meaning

The metabolic process of fat synthesis where excess carbohydrates are converted into fatty acids and stored as triglycerides.

Example

Excess carbohydrate intake promotes lipogenesis and fat storage.

過剰な炭水化物の摂取は脂肪合成と脂肪の蓄積を促進します。

C2 noun /ˌɔːrnɪˈθɑːlədʒi/

ornithology

鳥類学

Meaning

the scientific study of birds

Example

She pursued ornithology to understand the migration patterns of birds.

彼女は鳥の移動パターンを理解するためにオルニソロジーを追求しました。

A2 verb /əˈpɪə/

appear

現れる

Meaning

to become visible or come into sight; to seem

Example

She appeared suddenly at the door.

彼女は突然ドアの前に現れました。

C2 adjective /ˈsɪbɪlaɪn/

sibylline

神託的

Meaning

Prophetic, mysterious, or cryptic in meaning.

Example

The old woman gave a sibylline warning about the future.

その老婦人は未来について神託的な警告をした。

A1 noun /bɪˈɡɪnɪŋ/

beginning

始まり

Meaning

The start or first part of something.

Example

The beginning of the story was very interesting.

物語の始まりはとても興味深かった。

A1 noun /ˈsʌn.deɪ/

sunday

日曜日

Meaning

The day of the week between Saturday and Monday; often considered a day of rest or worship.

Example

We usually relax at home on Sunday.

私たちは通常、日曜日は家でゆっくりします。

C1 verb /bɪˈmoʊn/

bemoan

嘆く

Meaning

To express discontent or sorrow over something.

Example

Critics bemoaned the lack of diversity in the film.

批評家たちは映画の多様性の欠如を嘆いた。

B2 noun /ˌmedɪˈkeɪʃən/

medication

薬

Meaning

a drug or other form of medicine used to treat or prevent disease

Example

The doctor prescribed medication for his headache.

医者は彼の頭痛のために薬を処方した。

B2 adjective /ˈsɪk.li/

Sickly

弱い; 病気; 青白い

Meaning

weak and unhealthy; prone to illness; appearing weak or pale

Example

The sickly child needed extra care and attention.

その弱い子供は、特別なケアと注意が必要だった。

C1 adjective /ɪkˈstreɪ.ni.əs/

extraneous

無関係

Meaning

Not directly related or essential to the matter at hand; irrelevant.

Example

The editor removed extraneous details from the report.

編集者は報告書から無関係な詳細を削除しました。

B2 adjective /ʌnˈendɪŋ/

Unending

終わりのない

Meaning

continuing forever; without end

Example

The unending rain made the day feel gloomy.

終わりのない雨が一日を憂鬱にした。

C2 noun /naɪt kwiːn/

Night queen

月下香

Meaning

a fragrant white flower that blooms at night and releases strong sweet scent

Example

The night queen flowers filled the garden with their sweet fragrance.

月下香の花が甘い香りで庭を満たしました。

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。

B2 noun /ˈæməzɒn/

amazon

力強い女性

Meaning

A tall, strong, or powerful woman.

Example

She fought like an amazon in the competition.

彼女は競技でアマゾンのように戦った。

A2 adjective /niːt/

Neat

きれいで整理された; よく整理された; 丁寧に作られた

Meaning

clean and tidy; well-organized; carefully done

Example

Her room is always neat and organized.

彼女の部屋はいつもきれいで整理整頓されています。

C1 verb /kənˈsaɪn/

consign

委託する

Meaning

to deliver something to a person or place, often for selling or safekeeping

Example

He consigned the package to the shipping company.

彼は荷物を配送会社に委託しました。

B2 noun /ˈsɜr.neɪm/

Surname

苗字

Meaning

a hereditary name common to all members of a family; family name

Example

Please write your first name and surname on the form.

フォームに名前と苗字を書いてください。

B2 adjective /kəmˈpɛlɪŋ/

compelling

魅力的な

Meaning

Evoking interest, attention, or admiration in a powerful way.

Example

She gave a compelling speech about climate change.

彼女は気候変動について魅力的なスピーチをしました。

C1 noun /mɜːrθ/

mirth

喜び

Meaning

Great joy, amusement, or laughter.

Example

The festival was full of mirth and laughter.

フェスティバルは喜びと笑いでいっぱいでした。

A2 adjective /ˈdeɪndʒərəs/

dangerous

危険

Meaning

likely to cause harm or injury; unsafe

Example

Driving fast on icy roads is dangerous.

氷の道路で速く運転するのは危険です。

C1 noun /ˈəʊ.nəs/

onus

責任

Meaning

A duty or responsibility, especially a heavy one.

Example

The onus is on the government to provide relief to the victims.

犠牲者に支援を提供する責任は政府にあります。

C2 adjective /ˌɛpɪkjʊˈriːən/

epicurean

エピキュリアン

Meaning

relating to the enjoyment of fine food, drink, and luxury

Example

The chef prepared an epicurean feast for the guests.

シェフはゲストのためにエピキュリアンな饗宴を準備しました。

B2 noun /droʊn/

Drone

オス蜂

Meaning

a male bee that does not work and whose only function is to mate with the queen

Example

The drone bees do not collect honey like worker bees.

ドローンの蜂は働き蜂のように蜂蜜を集めません。

C1 noun/verb /ˈrɛprɪˌmænd/

reprimand

Meaning

A formal expression of disapproval; to scold or criticize someone officially.

Example

The teacher reprimanded the student for being late.

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。

C1 adjective /ɪnˈɡroʊst/

engrossed

夢中

Meaning

completely absorbed or deeply involved in something

Example

She was so engrossed in the book that she forgot the time.

彼女は本に夢中になりすぎて、時間を忘れた。

C2 noun /ˈfaɪər.brænd/

firebrand

活動家

Meaning

a person who is passionate about a cause, often inciting change or action

Example

The activist was a true firebrand, inspiring everyone around him to join the protest.

その活動家は本物の火のような情熱を持ち、周りの全員を抗議に参加させた。

C2 noun /ˈmɔɪəti/

moiety

半分または部分

Meaning

One of two equal parts; a half or portion.

Example

The estate was divided into two moieties between the heirs.

遺産は相続人の間で2つの部分に分けられました。

B2 noun /ˈdeɪ.tə briːtʃ/

data breach

データ漏洩

Meaning

Unauthorized disclosure of sensitive information through security violation

Example

A data breach exposed millions of users' passwords.

データ漏洩により何百万人ものユーザーのパスワードが公開されました。

C2 verb /ɪnˈtriːt/

entreat

懇願する

Meaning

To ask earnestly or beg someone to do something.

Example

She entreated him to stay a little longer.

彼女は彼にもう少し長くいてくれるように懇願した。

C2 adjective /ˈkɒndʒʊɡəl/

conjugal

婚姻の

Meaning

relating to marriage or the relationship between husband and wife

Example

They enjoyed a long life of conjugal happiness.

彼らは長い結婚生活を楽しみました。

A2 adjective /ˈteɪ.sti/

Tasty

美味しい

Meaning

having a pleasant flavor; delicious

Example

The pizza was really tasty with fresh ingredients.

そのピザは新鮮な材料で本当に美味しかった。

C2 adjective /ˌʌnəˈsweɪdʒd/

unassuaged

解消されていない

Meaning

Not made less intense or relieved; unrelieved.

Example

His grief remained unassuaged despite the passage of time.

彼の悲しみは時間が経っても解消されていなかった。

C1 noun /ˈem.ɪ.nəns/

Eminence

名声; 優越性

Meaning

fame or recognized superiority; high rank or status

Example

The professor achieved eminence in the field of quantum physics.

教授は量子物理学の分野で名声を得ました。

C1 noun /ˈrəʊ.bɒt əˈsɪs.tɪd prəˈsiː.dʒərz/

robot-assisted procedures

ロボット支援手術

Meaning

Medical operations performed with the help of robotic systems to enhance precision and control.

Example

Robot-assisted procedures reduce human error.

ロボット支援手術は人為的な誤りを減らします。

C1 noun /ɪˈlɛk.trəʊ.laɪts/

electrolytes

電解質

Meaning

Minerals in body fluids that carry an electric charge and are essential for many bodily functions.

Example

Electrolytes help maintain proper fluid balance in the body.

電解質は体内の液体のバランスを維持するのに役立ちます。

C1 adjective /pərˈsɛptəbl̩/

perceptible

知覚できる

Meaning

Able to be noticed or recognized by the senses or the mind.

Example

There was a perceptible change in the atmosphere.

大気中に知覚できる変化がありました。

C1 noun /ˈtrɪnɪti/

trinity

三位一体

Meaning

a group of three closely related things; in Christianity, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit

Example

The museum’s exhibit focused on a trinity of themes: memory, identity, and power.

博物館の展示は、三つのテーマの三位一体に焦点を当てていました：記憶、アイデンティティ、そして力。

B2 noun əˈsʌmp.ʃənz

assumptions

仮定

Meaning

Things that are accepted as true or certain to happen, without proof.

Example

His assumptions about the project were completely wrong.

彼のプロジェクトに関する仮定は完全に間違っていた。

B1 verb ɪkˈspændɪŋ

expanding

拡張する

Meaning

Becoming larger or more extensive; increasing in size, number, or importance.

Example

Expanding education opportunities helps reduce inequality.

教育の機会を拡大することは、不平等を減少させるのに役立ちます。

C1 noun məˈriːn ˈsɜː.veɪ

marine survey

海洋調査

Meaning

A systematic examination of the sea, seabed, and underwater features for the purpose of making maps or gathering other information.

Example

The marine survey identified the ideal cable routes.

海洋調査によって理想的なケーブルルートが特定された。

B1 verb /ˈʌpˌɡreɪd/

upgrade

アップグレード

Meaning

to raise something to a higher standard, improve

Example

We decided to upgrade the software to the latest version.

私たちはソフトウェアを最新バージョンにアップグレードすることに決めました。

C2 noun /tɛkˈnɒɡrəfi/

technography

テクノグラフィー

Meaning

the descriptive study or writing about the practical arts, technologies, or technical methods of a society

Example

The anthropologist specialized in technography to understand indigenous tool-making traditions.

人類学者は土着の道具作りの伝統を理解するためにテクノグラフィーを専門としました。

C1 verb /dɪˈsweɪd/

dissuade

思いとどまらせる

Meaning

To persuade someone not to do something.

Example

She tried to dissuade him from quitting his job.

彼女は彼に仕事を辞めさせないように説得しようとした。

C1 adjective /miːk/

Meek

おとなしくて従順; 謙虚; 忍耐強い

Meaning

gentle and submissive; humble; patient

Example

Despite his power, he remained meek and humble.

力があっても、彼は謙虚で優しいままでした。

C1 noun, adjective, verb /ʃæm/

sham

偽り

Meaning

something that is not what it appears to be; a false or fake thing; to pretend

Example

The deal turned out to be a sham.

その取引は偽りであることが判明しました。

C1 noun /ˌɪntərˌɒpərəˈbɪləti/

interoperability

相互運用性

Meaning

The ability of computer systems or software to exchange and make use of information.

Example

The interoperability of different software systems ensures seamless workflow.

異なるソフトウェアシステムの相互運用性は、シームレスな作業の流れを確保します。

A2 noun /ˈpiːˈsi/

pc

パーソナルコンピュータ

Meaning

abbreviation for 'personal computer', a machine for performing digital operations

Example

I just bought a new PC for work.

私は仕事のために新しいパーソナルコンピュータを買いました。

C2 noun /ˈtrʌmpəri/

trumpery

無価値なナンセンスまたは見せかけのあるが無価値なもの

Meaning

worthless nonsense or showy but worthless things

Example

The speech was full of political trumpery.

その演説は政治的なトランプリーで満ちていた。

A2 noun /ʃeɪp/

Shape

形; 外観

Meaning

the external form or appearance of something; condition or state

Example

The artist drew a perfect circle shape on the canvas.

アーティストはキャンバスに完璧な円形の形を描きました。

C2 adjective /ˌmædʒɪˈstɪəriəl/

magisterial

権威的

Meaning

Having the characteristics of a master or authority; commanding and dignified.

Example

The professor spoke in a magisterial tone during the lecture.

教授は講義中に権威的な口調で話しました。

B2 noun ˌsaɪ.bə.sɪˈkjʊə.rɪ.ti

cybersecurity

サイバーセキュリティ

Meaning

The practice of protecting systems, networks, and programs from digital attacks

Example

Cybersecurity ensures safe digital operations.

サイバーセキュリティはデジタル運用の安全を確保します。

C1 noun/adjective /ˈluː.nə.tɪk/

lunatic

狂人

Meaning

A person who is insane or acting in a foolish or reckless way; also used as an adjective meaning insane.

Example

The driver was driving like a lunatic on the highway.

運転手は高速道路で狂人のように運転していた。

C2 adjective /əˈɡɒɡ/

agog

Meaning

Highly excited by eagerness, curiosity, or anticipation.

Example

The children were agog with excitement as they waited for the magician to appear.

B1 verb /kənˈvɪns/

convince

納得させる

Meaning

to make someone believe or feel certain about something

Example

She convinced him to attend the meeting.

彼女は彼に会議に参加するように納得させた。

C1 noun /ˌsæl.jʊˈteɪ.ʃən/

Salutation

挨拶; 善意の表現

Meaning

a greeting; an expression of goodwill

Example

The letter began with a formal salutation.

その手紙は正式な挨拶で始まりました。

A2 adjective /əˈlɪmpɪk/

olympic

オリンピック

Meaning

related to the Olympic Games, a major international sporting event

Example

She trained hard to compete in the Olympic Games.

彼女はオリンピックに出場するために一生懸命トレーニングをしました。

B2 verb /ɪˈvoʊk/

evoke

呼び起こす

Meaning

to bring a feeling, memory, or image into the mind

Example

The old song evoked memories of her childhood.

その古い歌は彼女の子供時代の思い出を呼び起こしました。