C2 noun /ˈkɒɡ.nɪ.zəns/

cognizance

認識

Meaning

Awareness, knowledge, or understanding of something; conscious perception.

Example

The judge took cognizance of the new evidence.

裁判官は新しい証拠に気づいた。

B1 noun ˈstæn.dədz

standards

基準

Meaning

A level of quality or attainment; a required or agreed level of quality or attainment.

Example

High standards inspire competitors.

高い基準は競技者を奮起させます。

A1 verb /ˈlɪsən/

listen

聞く

Meaning

to pay attention to sounds; to hear someone or something with thoughtful attention

Example

Please listen carefully to the instructions.

指示を注意深く聞いてください。

C1 noun /ˈʌp.rɔːr/

Uproar

騒動; 騒ぎ; 騒音

Meaning

a loud and emotional noise or disturbance; public outcry

Example

The announcement caused an uproar among the students.

その発表は学生たちの間で騒動を引き起こしました。

B2 verb /ʃriːk/

shriek

叫ぶ

Meaning

to make a loud, high-pitched cry

Example

She shrieked when she saw the spider.

彼女はクモを見て叫んだ。

B2 noun /ˌkɒmplɪˈkeɪʃən/

complication

合併症

Meaning

A problem or difficulty that makes a situation harder to deal with.

Example

His illness led to serious complications after surgery.

彼の病気は手術後に深刻な合併症を引き起こしました。

B2 noun /ˈlaɪ.səns/

Licence

ライセンス

Meaning

a permit from an authority to own or use something, do a particular thing, or carry on a trade

Example

You need a driving licence to operate a car.

車を運転するには運転免許証が必要です。

B2 noun /lɪˈdʒɪtɪməsi/

legitimacy

正当性

Meaning

the quality of being accepted as right, proper, or lawful

Example

The legitimacy of the election was questioned by observers.

選挙の正当性は観察者によって疑問視されました。

A2 noun /rɒk/

rock

岩石

Meaning

a large, solid piece of mineral matter

Example

The mountain was made of solid rock.

その山は固い岩石でできていました。

B2 noun /ˈɡʌv.ən.əns/

governance

ガバナンス

Meaning

The action or manner of governing and controlling a state or organization.

Example

Effective governance ensures sustainable development.

効果的なガバナンスは持続可能な発展を確実にします。

B2 noun ˈhæbɪtæt lɒs

Habitat Loss

生息地喪失

Meaning

The destruction or disappearance of natural environments where organisms live.

Example

Habitat loss is one of the biggest threats to butterflies.

生息地の喪失は蝶々にとって最大の脅威の一つです。

A2 noun /ˈleɪ.di/

Lady

女性; 上品な女性;

Meaning

a woman, especially one of refined or gentle manners; a polite term for any woman

Example

The elderly lady crossed the street with the help of her walking stick.

高齢の女性は彼女の杖で通りを渡りました。

C1 noun /ˈten.jər/

Tenure

任期

Meaning

the period of time during which someone holds an office or position

Example

During his tenure as CEO, the company expanded globally.

CEOとしての任期中に、会社は世界的に拡大しました。

C2 noun /ˌɑːpərˈtuːnɪzəm/

opportunism

機会主義

Meaning

The practice of taking advantage of opportunities regardless of principles or ethics.

Example

His decision was driven by opportunism, not values.

彼の決定は、価値観ではなくオポチュニズムに動機づけられていました。

C2 adjective /ˈdʒɜːrmɪnəl/

germinal

発芽の

Meaning

Relating to the earliest stage of development.

Example

The idea was still in its germinal stage.

そのアイデアはまだその発芽段階にありました。

A2 adjective /ɡlæd/

Glad

嬉しい; 喜んでいる; 幸せ;

Meaning

happy; pleased; delighted;

Example

I am glad to see you after such a long time.

こんなに長い時間が経った後、あなたに会えて嬉しいです。

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。

C2 noun /laɪər/

lyre

ライアー

Meaning

a stringed musical instrument of ancient Greece

Example

The musician played a melody on the lyre.

ミュージシャンはライアーでメロディーを演奏しました。

C2 verb /priːˈfɪɡjər/

prefigure

前兆を示す

Meaning

to represent, show, or foreshadow something in advance

Example

The economic reforms prefigure major social changes.

経済改革は大きな社会変革を予兆しています。

A2 noun /kəˈnɛkʃən/

connection

接続

Meaning

a relationship in which a person, thing, or idea is linked or associated with something else

Example

There is a strong connection between exercise and health.

運動と健康の間に強い接続があります。

B2 noun /ˈbærəl/

barrel

大樽

Meaning

a large cylindrical container used to hold liquids

Example

The wine was stored in a wooden barrel.

ワインは木製の大樽に保管されていた。

B2 verb /ˈɪl.ə.streɪt/

illustrate

説明する

Meaning

to explain or make something clear by using examples, pictures, or comparisons

Example

The teacher used diagrams to illustrate the concept.

先生はその概念を説明するために図を使いました。

C1 adjective ˈfæʃ.ɪst

fascist

ファシスト

Meaning

Relating to or characteristic of fascism; extremely authoritarian.

Example

Fascist governance undermines freedom.

ファシスト政権は自由を脅かす。

C1 adjective /ˈtɒrɪd/

torrid

非常に暑く乾燥している; 強い感情や情熱に満ちている

Meaning

Very hot and dry; full of strong emotions or passion.

Example

The desert heat was torrid during the day.

砂漠の熱は昼間非常に暑かった。

B1 verb /sɪˈlekt/

select

選ぶ

Meaning

to choose from a number of alternatives; to pick out

Example

Please select your favorite color.

お気に入りの色を選んでください。

B2 noun /haɪˈdreɪʃən/

hydration

身体組織に適切な量の液体を提供するプロセス。

Meaning

The process of providing an adequate amount of liquid to bodily tissues.

Example

Proper hydration is essential for maintaining body functions.

適切な水分補給は、体の機能を維持するために重要です。

C2 noun /fluː/

flue

煙道

Meaning

A pipe or channel for smoke and waste gases produced by a fire, gas heater, or power station.

Example

The chimney flue needs to be cleaned regularly.

煙突の煙道は定期的に掃除する必要があります。

B2 adjective /ʌnˈprɒf.ɪ.tə.bl̩/

Unprofitable

採算が取れない

Meaning

not yielding profit or gain; not producing financial benefit

Example

The unprofitable business was forced to close down after three years.

採算が取れないビジネスは3年後に閉店を余儀なくされました。

C1 verb /əˈdʒɜrn/

adjourn

延期する

Meaning

to suspend a meeting or session to another time or place

Example

The judge decided to adjourn the hearing until next week.

裁判官は次の週まで聴聞を延期することに決めました。

A2 adjective /ˈwɛstərn/

western

西洋の

Meaning

relating to or characteristic of the West, especially Europe and the Americas

Example

She loves western music and culture.

彼女は西洋の音楽と文化が大好きです。

C2 noun /ˈnes.lɪŋ/

Nestling

ヒナ

Meaning

a young bird that has not yet left its nest

Example

The mother bird fed the hungry nestling with worms.

母鳥は空腹のヒナに虫を与えました。

C1 verb /məˈruːn/

maroon

無人島に取り残す

Meaning

to leave someone trapped and isolated, especially on an island

Example

The sailors were marooned on a deserted island.

水夫たちは無人島に取り残されました。

C2 noun /ˌbækəˈneɪliə/

bacchanalia

酒と楽しみの祭り

Meaning

A Roman festival of Bacchus celebrated with dancing, drinking, and revelry; any occasion of wild and drunken revelry.

Example

The novel describes the party as a bacchanalia of excess and joy.

小説はそのパーティーを過剰と喜びのバッカナリアとして描いています。

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。

C2 noun /ɪnˈkɒnstənsi/

inconstancy

不安定さ

Meaning

The quality of changing frequently or being unreliable.

Example

The inconstancy of the weather makes planning difficult.

天候の不安定さが計画を難しくします。

C1 verb /rɪˈsʌsɪteɪt/

resuscitate

Meaning

to revive someone from unconsciousness or apparent death

Example

The doctors tried to resuscitate the patient after the heart attack.

B2 noun /ˈpɑːrtɪkəl/

particle

粒子

Meaning

a very small piece or amount of something

Example

Dust particles floated in the air near the window.

窓の近くの空気中にほこりの粒子が浮かんでいました。

C1 noun /ɡlɪtʃ/

glitch

不具合

Meaning

A sudden, usually temporary fault or malfunction in a system or device.

Example

The computer crashed due to a minor glitch in the software.

ソフトウェアの小さな不具合により、コンピュータがクラッシュしました。

C2 noun /ˈjuːnɪvəˌlɛns/

univalence

単価性

Meaning

The state of having a single valence or combining power, especially in chemistry.

Example

Hydrogen is characterized by its univalence in chemical reactions.

水素は化学反応においてその単価性によって特徴づけられています。

C1 noun /niːʃ/

Niche

市場のニッチ、専門分野、ターゲット市場

Meaning

A specialized segment of the market for a particular kind of product or service.

Example

Finding the right niche is key to a successful business.

適切なニッチを見つけることが、成功するビジネスの鍵です。

C1 noun/verb /ˈvɑːrnɪʃ/

varnish

ニス

Meaning

A liquid that is applied to wood or other materials to form a hard, shiny surface; also to apply such a liquid.

Example

The carpenter varnished the table to give it a glossy finish.

大工はテーブルに光沢を与えるためにニスを塗った。

C2 noun /bɪˈtroʊðəl/

betrothal

婚約

Meaning

The formal engagement to be married.

Example

Their betrothal was announced to the whole village.

彼らの婚約は村中に発表されました。

A2 verb /hʌɡ/

hug

抱きしめる

Meaning

to hold someone tightly in your arms to show affection or comfort

Example

She hugged her friend before leaving for the airport.

彼女は空港に向かう前に友達を抱きしめた。

B2 adverb /kənˈtɪnjuəsli/

Continuously

連続的に; 絶え間なく; 途切れることなく

Meaning

without interruption; in an unbroken sequence

Example

The machine operates continuously for 24 hours.

その機械は24時間連続して稼働します。

A1 adverb /ˈɔːfən/

often

しばしば

Meaning

frequently, many times

Example

I often visit my grandparents on weekends.

私は週末にしばしば祖父母を訪れます。

C1 adverb ɪnˈtrɪn.zɪ.kli

intrinsically

本質的に

Meaning

In a way that is naturally or inherently part of something's essential nature.

Example

Some people are intrinsically motivated to learn.

いくつかの人々は本質的に学ぶことに動機づけられている。

C2 noun /brɪˈtæniə/

britannia

ブリタニア

Meaning

the personification of Britain, often shown as a woman with a helmet and shield

Example

Britannia has been a symbol of Britain since Roman times.

ブリタニアはローマ時代からイギリスの象徴です。

B1 adjective /ˈɜːrdʒənt/

Urgent

緊急

Meaning

requiring immediate action or attention; pressing

Example

The patient needs urgent medical attention.

患者は緊急の医療支援が必要です。

B1 adverb /ˈkɒnstəntli/

Constantly

絶え間なく; 常に; 止まることなく

Meaning

continuously over a period of time; always; without stopping

Example

The baby was constantly crying throughout the night.

赤ちゃんは夜通し絶え間なく泣いていた。

C2 noun /ˌbɪbliəʊˈmeɪniə/

bibliomania

ビブリオマニア

Meaning

An extreme obsession with collecting or possessing books.

Example

His bibliomania led him to fill every room with books.

彼のビブリオマニアは、彼を本で部屋をいっぱいにさせた。

B2 noun /məʊˈbɪləti/

mobility

モビリティ

Meaning

The ability to move or be moved freely and easily; the quality of being mobile.

Example

The mobility of workers is essential for the success of the project.

労働者のモビリティはプロジェクトの成功にとって不可欠です。

C2 verb /ˌriː.kəˈpɪtʃ.ə.leɪt/

recapitulate

要約する

Meaning

To summarize and state again the main points of something.

Example

The teacher asked the student to recapitulate the lesson.

教師は生徒にレッスンを要約するように頼みました。

C1 adjective /ˈpɑːr.dən.ə.bəl/

Pardonable

許容可能な

Meaning

able to be forgiven; excusable

Example

His mistake was pardonable given the difficult circumstances.

彼の誤りは許容可能でした、困難な状況を考慮すると。

C1 verb /ˈhaɪbərˌneɪt/

hibernate

冬眠する

Meaning

To spend the winter in a dormant state, as some animals do.

Example

Bears hibernate in caves during the winter.

クマは冬に洞窟で冬眠します。

C2 verb /ˈɑːskjʊleɪt/

osculate

キスする

Meaning

To kiss.

Example

They osculated under the mistletoe during the party.

彼らはパーティーの時にヤドリギの下でキスをしました。

C2 verb /ɪˈstreɪndʒ/

estrange

Meaning

to cause someone to no longer be close or affectionate; to alienate

Example

His constant criticism began to estrange him from his friends.

B1 noun

Kindness

親切; 優しさ; 思いやり

C1 adjective /ˈfænsiːd/

fancied

想像された, 願われた

Meaning

imagined, desired, or believed without evidence

Example

He is a fancied suitor in the eyes of the young lady.

彼は若い女性の目には想像上の求婚者です。

C1 noun /ˌdɪstɪˈleɪʃən/

distillation

蒸留

Meaning

The process of purifying a liquid by heating and cooling; the extraction of the essential meaning.

Example

Distillation is commonly used to produce alcoholic beverages.

蒸留はアルコール飲料の製造によく使用されます。

B2 noun /ˈleɪaʊt/

layout

レイアウト

Meaning

the arrangement or design of something, especially the arrangement of elements in a book, webpage, or room

Example

The designer presented a new layout for the website that was much more user-friendly.

デザイナーはウェブサイトのために新しいレイアウトを提示しました、それはもっとユーザーフレンドリーでした。

B2 verb /ɪkˈstrækt/

extract

抽出する

Meaning

to remove or take out something, often with effort

Example

The dentist had to extract the damaged tooth.

歯医者は損傷した歯を抜かなければならなかった。

A2 verb /ˌdɪsəˈɡriː/

disagree

異議を唱える

Meaning

to have a different opinion; to not agree

Example

I disagree with your assessment of the situation.

私はあなたの状況評価に同意しません。

C2 noun /ˈpɪnjən/

pinion

小さな歯車や鳥の翼の外側部分; 制限する、または動けなくする

Meaning

a small gear or the outer part of a bird's wing; to restrain or immobilize

Example

The bird's pinion was injured, preventing it from flying.

鳥の翼が怪我をして飛べなかった。

B2 noun /ˈdɛnɪmz/

denims

デニムのパンツ

Meaning

pants or clothes made from denim fabric, usually jeans

Example

He wore blue denims with a white shirt.

彼は白いシャツと青いデニムを履いていた。

A2 verb /smel/

smell

匂いをかぐ

Meaning

to perceive odor through the nose; to have an odor

Example

The flowers smell sweet.

花は甘い香りがする。

B1 verb /ˈɔːrɡənaɪz/

organize

整理する

Meaning

to arrange systematically; to plan and coordinate

Example

She organized a surprise party for her friend.

彼女は友達のためにサプライズパーティーを企画した。

C2 noun /haɪˈdrɒl.ɪ.sɪs/

hydrolysis

加水分解

Meaning

A chemical process that breaks down compounds by adding water, splitting complex molecules into simpler forms.

Example

Hydrolysis breaks down complex molecules into simpler forms.

加水分解は複雑な分子をより単純な形に分解します。

B2 noun /ɪnˈsen.tɪv/

Incentive

インセンティブ; 刺激

Meaning

a thing that motivates or encourages someone to do something; a reward or penalty that influences behavior

Example

The company offered a cash incentive to employees who exceeded their sales targets.

その会社は売上目標を達成した従業員に現金インセンティブを提供しました。

A1 interjection /ʌ/

uh

ああ

Meaning

a sound people make when they hesitate or are unsure what to say next.

Example

Uh, I’m not sure if that’s the right answer.

ああ、それが正しい答えかどうかはわからない。

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 adverb /ˌnɒnˈstɒp/

Non-stop

ノンストップ; 途切れなく

Meaning

continuing without stopping; without interruption

Example

The train traveled non-stop from London to Paris.

その列車はロンドンからパリまでノンストップで走った。

A2 adjective /əˈveɪləbl/

available

利用可能

Meaning

Able to be used, obtained, or accessed.

Example

The product is now available in all stores.

その製品はすべての店舗で利用可能です。

C2 verb /ˈɡɑːrbəl/

garble

混乱させる

Meaning

To reproduce a message in a confused, distorted, or unclear way.

Example

The poor phone connection garbled his words.

電話の接続不良で彼の言葉が聞き取れなかった。

C2 noun /ˈmeɪleɪ/

melee

騒乱の戦い

Meaning

A noisy, confused fight or crowd situation.

Example

A melee broke out during the football match.

サッカーの試合中に騒乱の戦いが起きました。

C1 noun /ˈvænɡɑːrd/

vanguard

先駆者

Meaning

the forefront of an action, movement, or military force

Example

The company is at the vanguard of technological innovation.

その会社は技術革新の先駆者です。

B2 noun pəˈspek.tɪvz

perspectives

視点

Meaning

A particular attitude toward or way of regarding something; a point of view.

Example

New perspectives enhance understanding.

新しい視点が理解を深めます。

C1 verb /ˈtɑːtər/

totter

ふらふら歩く

Meaning

To move unsteadily, as if about to fall; to be on the point of collapse.

Example

The old man tottered across the street with a cane.

その老人は杖をついて道路をふらふら歩きながら渡った。

A2 adjective /ɪkˈsaɪtɪŋ/

exciting

ワクワクする

Meaning

Causing great enthusiasm and eagerness.

Example

The journey has been an exciting experience.

その旅は素晴らしい体験でした。

C1 verb /ˈflɪk.ər/

flicker

ちらつく

Meaning

to shine unsteadily or waver between light and dark

Example

The candle flickered in the wind.

ろうそくが風でちらついていた。

B1 verb /θrɪl/

Thrill

スリルを与える

Meaning

to cause someone to feel very excited and pleased

Example

The roller coaster ride thrills adventure seekers.

ローラーコースターのライドは冒険を求める人々をスリルさせます。

C2 verb /ˈsʌpjʊˌreɪt/

suppurate

膿が出る

Meaning

to form or discharge pus, usually as a result of infection

Example

The wound began to suppurate after a few days.

傷口は数日後に膿を出し始めました。

B2 adjective /kənˈtɛntɪd/

contented

満足した

Meaning

Feeling or expressing happiness and satisfaction.

Example

She was contented with her simple life.

彼女はシンプルな生活に満足していた。

C1 verb /ˌoʊvərˈrʌn/

overrun

侵略する

Meaning

to spread over or occupy completely; to exceed a limit or time

Example

The garden was overrun with weeds.

庭は雑草に覆われていた。

C2 noun /pɛlf/

pelf

不正な金

Meaning

Money, especially when gained dishonorably.

Example

The corrupt official was motivated only by pelf.

腐敗した公務員は不正な金でしか動機づけられなかった。

C1 verb /ˈrɪvɪt/

rivet

リベットで固定する / 注意を引く

Meaning

to fasten or secure with a rivet; to hold someone’s attention firmly

Example

The craftsman riveted the metal plates together.

職人は金属の板をリヴェットで留めました。

B2 noun /ɪɡˌzædʒ.əˈreɪ.ʃən/

Exaggeration

誇張

Meaning

a statement that represents something as better or worse than it really is

Example

His story about the fish he caught was clearly an exaggeration.

彼が捕まえた魚についての話は明らかに誇張だった。

B2 verb /ˈvæksɪneɪt/

vaccinate

ワクチン接種

Meaning

to give a vaccine to protect against a disease

Example

Children are usually vaccinated before starting school.

子供たちは通常、学校に行く前にワクチン接種を受けます。

B2 verb /ˈkæt.ɪ.ɡə.raɪzd/

categorized

分類された

Meaning

Placed in a particular class or group.

Example

The city was categorized as highly polluted.

その都市は高度に汚染されていると分類されました。

C2 noun /ˈel.ɪ.fənt ˈæp.əl/

Elephant Apple

エレファントアップル

Meaning

a tropical fruit with a hard shell and acidic flesh

Example

Elephant apple is used to make delicious jams and pickles.

エレファントアップルは、美味しいジャムやピクルスを作るために使用されます。

C1 noun ˌɪm.pʌlˈsɪv.ɪ.ti

impulsivity

衝動性

Meaning

The tendency to act quickly and without thought or care; lack of self-control.

Example

His impulsivity led him to make reckless choices.

彼の衝動性は、無謀な選択をさせた。

B2 adjective /ˈfɔːrtʃənət/

fortunate

幸運な

Meaning

Having good luck or receiving something desirable by chance.

Example

She was fortunate to escape the accident without injuries.

彼女は事故で怪我をすることなく逃げることができて幸運だった。

C1 noun lɪˈkwɪd.ə.ti

liquidity

流動性

Meaning

The availability of liquid assets to a market or company; the ability to convert assets into cash quickly.

Example

Maintaining liquidity is crucial for financial stability.

流動性の維持は財務の安定性にとって重要です。

C1 verb /ˌsuːpərˈsiːd/

supersede

置き換える

Meaning

To replace or take the place of something because it is more modern or effective.

Example

This new law will supersede the old regulations.

この新しい法律は古い規則を置き換えます。

C1 noun ˌhaɪ.pɚˈten.ʃən

hypertension

高血圧

Meaning

Abnormally high blood pressure.

Example

High sodium intake leads to hypertension.

高ナトリウム摂取は高血圧を引き起こします。

C1 noun /ˈmaʊθ.fʊl/

mouthful

一口

Meaning

the amount of food or drink that fills the mouth, or a long and difficult word or phrase

Example

He took a big mouthful of water after the run.

彼はランニングの後で大きな一口水を飲んだ。

C2 noun /hɑrˈmoʊniəm/

Harmonium

ハーモニウム

Meaning

a keyboard musical instrument similar to an organ, using air to produce sound

Example

She played devotional songs on the harmonium at the temple.

彼女は寺院でハーモニウムを使って祈りの歌を演奏した。

C2 adjective /aɪˈdɒlətrəs/

idolatrous

偶像崇拝者

Meaning

Excessively admiring or worshipping someone or something as an idol.

Example

The king was criticized for his idolatrous devotion to wealth.

王は富に対する偶像崇拝的な献身で批判されました。

B2 noun ˌsɛlf ˈdɪs.ə.plɪn

self-discipline

自己規律

Meaning

The ability to control one's emotions and behavior.

Example

Self-discipline is crucial for achieving long-term success.

自己規律は長期的な成功に不可欠です。

A2 pronoun /hɜːrˈsɛlf/

herself

自分自身

Meaning

used to refer to a female person as the object of a verb or preposition when she is the subject

Example

She prepared the meal all by herself.

彼女は一人で食事を作った。

C1 noun /bɪˈriːvmənt/

bereavement

Meaning

The state of having lost a loved one through death.

Example

She received many letters of sympathy during her time of bereavement.

A2 noun /taɪər/

tire

タイヤ

Meaning

a rubber covering around a wheel

Example

The car’s tire burst on the highway.

車のタイヤが高速道路でパンクした。

B1 noun /ˈbæŋkər/

banker

銀行家

Meaning

a person who works in or manages a bank

Example

The banker approved the loan after reviewing the documents.

銀行家は書類を確認した後、ローンを承認しました。

A2 adjective /ˈpɒp.jʊ.lər/

White

白; 純粋

Meaning

of the color of snow or milk; pale; pure

Example

She wore a beautiful white dress to the wedding.

彼女は結婚式に美しい白いドレスを着ていました。

A2 verb /pʊl/

pull

引く

Meaning

to exert force to move something toward oneself; to drag or tug

Example

Please pull the door to open it.

ドアを開けるために引いてください。

A2 adjective, adverb, interjection /ɔːlˈraɪt/

alright

大丈夫

Meaning

satisfactory or acceptable; safe or unharmed; used to express agreement or acknowledgment

Example

Everything is going to be alright.

すべて大丈夫です。

A2 adjective /ˌjʊərəˈpiːən/

european

ヨーロピアン

Meaning

Relating to Europe or its people.

Example

She studied European history at university.

彼女は大学でヨーロッパの歴史を学びました。

C2 noun ˌæm.ɔː.tɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

amortization

償却

Meaning

The process of paying off debt with regular payments over time.

Example

The amortization schedule showed a 10-year repayment plan.

アモチゼーションスケジュールは10年間の返済計画を示しました。

C2 noun /ˌɪnkænˈdɛsəns/

incandescence

白熱光

Meaning

the emission of light from a hot object; brilliance

Example

The incandescence of the candle filled the dark room.

ろうそくの白熱光が暗い部屋を満たしました。

A1 adjective /koʊld/

Cold

寒い; 冷たい; 無愛想;

Meaning

having a low temperature; lacking warmth; unfriendly

Example

The cold winter wind made everyone shiver.

冷たい冬の風がみんなを震えさせた。

B2 verb ədˈhɪər

adhere

くっつく

Meaning

To stick firmly to something or stay attached.

Example

Neutrons adhere to protons.

中性子は陽子にくっつく。

C1 noun moʊst ˈvʌlnərəbəl ˈneɪʃən

most vulnerable nation

最も脆弱な国

Meaning

A country that is highly exposed to risks and lacks adequate protection or resilience.

Example

Bangladesh is one of the most vulnerable nations to climate change.

バングラデシュは気候変動に最も脆弱な国の一つです。

A2 noun /seɪl/

sale

販売

Meaning

the exchange of a commodity for money; the action of selling something

Example

The store is having a sale on winter clothing.

その店は冬物衣料のセールを行っています。

C2 noun /ˈmaʊntɪˌbæŋk/

mountebank

ペテン師

Meaning

A charlatan or trickster who deceives others, often for personal gain.

Example

The crowd was fooled by the mountebank’s false promises.

群衆はそのペテン師の虚偽の約束に騙されました。

B2 noun /ˈaʊt.kʌm/

Outcome

結果; 結末;

Meaning

the result or consequence of an action or situation; the final product

Example

The outcome of the election surprised everyone.

選挙の結果は皆を驚かせました。

B1 adverb /ɪˈfɛktɪvli/

effectively

効果的に

Meaning

in a way that produces the desired result; efficiently and successfully

Example

The team worked together effectively to finish the project on time.

チームはプロジェクトを時間通りに終わらせるために効果的に一緒に働きました。

C2 verb /ˈprætəl/

prattle

おしゃべり

Meaning

to talk at length in a foolish or inconsequential way

Example

The children would prattle on about their games.

子供たちは自分たちのゲームについておしゃべりをしていた。

C2 noun /ɡrænˈtiː/

grantee

助成金受領者

Meaning

A person or organization that receives a grant or benefit.

Example

The grantee must submit a progress report every six months.

助成金受領者は、6ヶ月ごとに進捗報告書を提出しなければならない。

B2 noun ˈbreɪk.θruː

breakthrough

ブレークスルー

Meaning

A sudden, dramatic, and important discovery or development.

Example

The breakthrough opens doors for new technology.

このブレークスルーは新しい技術への扉を開きます。

C1 verb /ɪnˈsɪnjueɪt/

insinuate

Meaning

To suggest or hint something indirectly and often unpleasantly.

Example

He insinuated that she had lied about her qualifications.

B1 adjective /ˈɡɪl.ti/

Guilty

有罪

Meaning

having committed a crime or offense; feeling responsible for wrongdoing

Example

She felt guilty about lying to her parents.

彼女は両親に嘘をついたことに対して有罪だと感じていた。