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B2 noun /ˈkɒl.ər/

Collar

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

Predecessor

前任者
Meaning
a person who held a job or office before the current holder; something that came before another thing
Example
The new manager learned from his predecessor's mistakes.
新しいマネージャーは前任者のミスから学びました。
B2 adjective /dɪˈsɛptɪv/

deceptive

騙すような
Meaning
Giving an appearance or impression different from the truth; misleading.
Example
Appearances can be deceptive.
外見は騙すようなものかもしれません。
B2 verb /əˈbaɪd/

abide

従う
Meaning
to accept or act in accordance with; to endure; to dwell
Example
I will abide by the rules of the company.
私は会社のルールに従います。
B2 noun /ˈdoʊnər/

donor

ドナー
Meaning
A person who gives something, especially to a charity or cause.
Example
The donor contributed generously to the hospital’s new wing.
ドナーは病院の新しい翼に寛大に寄付しました。
B2 verb /ʌnˈveɪl/

unveil

発表する
Meaning
to reveal or disclose something, especially in a formal manner
Example
The company will unveil a new product next week.
会社は来週新製品を発表します。
B2 verb /pərˈsiːvd/

perceived

幸福
Meaning
to become aware of something through the senses or the mind; to understand or interpret
Example
She perceived a hint of sadness in his voice.
彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、幸せを隠せませんでした。
B2 noun /ˈtruːθ.fəl.nəs/

Truthfulness

正直
Meaning
the quality of being truthful; honesty and accuracy in what one says or does
Example
Her truthfulness in the investigation helped solve the case quickly.
調査における彼女の正直さが、事件を迅速に解決するのに役立ちました。
B2 adjective /ˈmɪstʃɪvəs/

Mischievous

いたずらな; おてんばな; わんぱくな
Meaning
playfully naughty; causing minor trouble; impish
Example
The mischievous child hid his sister's favorite toy.
いたずらな子供が姉のお気に入りのおもちゃを隠した。
B2 noun /ˈkjuː.bɪ.kəl/

cubicle

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

discretion

慎重
Meaning
The quality of behaving or speaking in such a way as to avoid causing offense or revealing private information.
Example
She handled the situation with great discretion.
彼女は非常に慎重にその状況に対処しました。
B2 noun /hɪp/

hip

腰部
Meaning
The part of the body on either side of the pelvis, or informal: trendy and fashionable.
Example
She put her hands on her hips.
彼女は手を腰に置きました。
B2 verb, noun /sniːz/

sneeze

くしゃみをする
Meaning
to expel air involuntarily from the nose and mouth due to irritation; the act of sneezing
Example
I had to sneeze during the meeting.
会議中にくしゃみをしなければならなかった。
B2 verb /prɪˈzjuːm/

presume

仮定する
Meaning
To suppose something is true without proof; to take for granted.
Example
I presume she has already left for the meeting.
私は彼女がすでに会議に出かけたと思います。
B2 noun /kwɪˈziːn/

cuisine

料理
Meaning
A style or method of cooking, especially characteristic of a particular country or region.
Example
Italian cuisine is famous all over the world.
イタリア料理は世界中で有名です。
B2 adjective /rɪˈspek.tɪv/

Respective

それぞれの; 各自の
Meaning
belonging to each individual; particular to each
Example
The students returned to their respective classrooms after lunch.
学生たちは昼食後、それぞれの教室に戻った。
B2 verb /dʌmp/

dump

何かを無駄に捨てるまたは放置する
Meaning
to drop or dispose of something carelessly; to end a relationship suddenly
Example
He dumped all the trash into the bin.
彼はゴミをすべてゴミ箱に捨てた。
B2 verb /ɪnˈdʌldʒ/

indulge

楽しむ
Meaning
to allow oneself to enjoy something enjoyable, often excessively
Example
He indulged in a piece of chocolate cake after dinner.
彼はディナーの後でチョコレートケーキの一切れを楽しんだ。
B2 noun/verb /eɪp/

ape

尾のない猿に似た大型の霊長類 / まねする
Meaning
a large primate similar to a monkey but without a tail; as a verb, to imitate or mimic
Example
Children often ape the behavior of adults.
子供たちは大人の行動をよくまねします。
B2 noun /ˈmæt.rəs/

Mattress

マットレス
Meaning
a large rectangular pad for supporting the reclining body, used as or on a bed
Example
We bought a new mattress for our bedroom.
私たちは寝室のために新しいマットレスを買いました。
B2 adjective /ˌkaɪnd ˈhɑːrtɪd/

kind-hearted

優しい
Meaning
Having a kind and generous nature; showing compassion and care for others.
Example
She is known as a kind-hearted teacher who always helps her students.
彼女は常に生徒を助ける優しい教師として知られています。
B2 adjective /ˈpaʊərləs/

powerless

無力
Meaning
without ability, influence, or strength
Example
She felt powerless against the unfair system.
彼女は不公平なシステムに対して無力だと感じていた。
B2 verb /soʊk/

soak

浸す
Meaning
to make something completely wet by immersing it in liquid
Example
She soaked the clothes in water before washing them.
彼女は洗濯する前に服を水に浸しました。
B2 verb /ɪmˈbɑːrk/

embark

乗り出す
Meaning
to begin a journey, project, or activity
Example
She decided to embark on a new career in medicine.
彼女は医学の新しいキャリアを始める決断を下しました。
B2 verb /kweɪk/

quake

震える
Meaning
to shake or tremble, often due to fear or a natural event like an earthquake
Example
The ground began to quake during the earthquake.
地震の間、地面が震え始めた。
B2 noun ɪnˈfleɪʃən

inflation

インフレーション
Meaning
A general increase in prices and fall in the purchasing value of money.
Example
Inflation erodes the purchasing power of consumers.
インフレーションは消費者の購買力を減少させる。
B2 adjective /fəˈnɒmɪnəl/

phenomenal

非凡
Meaning
extraordinary, remarkable, or exceptional in a way that is very impressive
Example
The team achieved phenomenal success in the tournament.
チームはトーナメントで非凡な成功を収めました。
B2 noun /ˌprɒp.əˈɡæn.də/

Propaganda

プロパガンダ; 噂
Meaning
information spread to promote a particular political cause or point of view
Example
The government used propaganda to influence public opinion during the war.
政府は戦争中に世論に影響を与えるためにプロパガンダを使用した。
B2 noun/verb /bʌst/

bust

Meaning
As a noun: A sculpture of a person's head, shoulders, and chest; As a verb: To break, smash, or arrest.
Example
The police busted the gang last night.
B2 noun/verb /ræft/

raft

筏
Meaning
A flat structure made of logs or planks tied together, used as a boat or floating platform; to travel or transport on such a structure.
Example
They built a raft to cross the river.
彼らは川を渡るために筏を作った。
B2 noun /ˈædvəkəsi/

advocacy

擁護
Meaning
public support for or recommendation of a particular cause or policy
Example
Her advocacy for children's rights earned her international recognition.
彼女の子どもの権利への擁護は、国際的な認知を得た。
B2 noun /vɜːrs/

verse

詩句
Meaning
A line of writing in poetry; a section of a song or poem.
Example
She wrote a beautiful verse for the wedding ceremony.
彼女は結婚式のために美しい詩句を書きました。
B2 adjective /trænˈspærənt/

Transparent

透明な
Meaning
allowing light to pass through; clear and obvious; honest and open
Example
The company maintains transparent business practices.
その企業は透明なビジネス慣行を維持しています。
B2 adjective /ˈhɜː.bəl/

herbal

ハーバル
Meaning
Made from or containing herbs, especially for medicinal purposes.
Example
Herbal remedies were widely used here.
ここではハーバル療法が広く使われていました。
B2 noun ˌæn.tiˈɒk.sɪ.dənt

antioxidant

抗酸化物質
Meaning
A substance that may prevent or delay some types of cell damage by neutralizing free radicals.
Example
Green tea contains powerful antioxidants that slow aging.
緑茶には老化を遅らせる強力な抗酸化物質が含まれています。
B2 verb /ˈreɪn.dʒɪŋ/

ranging

変動する
Meaning
Extending or varying between limits.
Example
The temperatures are ranging from 15 to 30 degrees this week.
今週の気温は15度から30度の間で変動しています。
B2 adjective /ˈprɒfɪtəbl/

profitable

利益を生む
Meaning
yielding profit or financial gain
Example
The company has become highly profitable after the new strategy was implemented.
新しい戦略が実行された後、会社は非常に利益を上げました。
B2 adjective /ˈhændi/

handy

使いやすい
Meaning
convenient to use or easily accessible; skillful with the hands
Example
This pocket knife is very handy when you go camping.
このポケットナイフはキャンプの時に非常に便利です。
B2 noun /waɪt ˈpɛpər/

White Pepper

ホワイトペッパー
Meaning
a spice made from dried peppercorns with the outer husk removed
Example
She added white pepper to the cream soup for a mild spicy flavor.
彼女はクリームスープにホワイトペッパーを加え、まろやかな辛味を加えました。
B2 noun /ˈaʊtˌsɛt/

outset

開始
Meaning
the beginning or start of something
Example
From the outset, the project seemed ambitious but achievable.
最初から、プロジェクトは野心的だが達成可能に見えました。
B2 noun /tɛkˈnɪʃən/

technician

技術者
Meaning
a person skilled in the practical aspects of a particular science, art, or job
Example
The technician repaired the computer within an hour.
技術者は1時間以内にコンピュータを修理しました。
B2 adjective /esˈθet.ɪk/

Aesthetic

美的
Meaning
Concerned with beauty or the appreciation of beauty.
Example
Good aesthetic design enhances product appeal.
良いアスセティックデザインは製品の魅力を高めます。
B2 noun /ˈsɪmptəm/

symptom

症状
Meaning
a sign or indication of something, especially of an illness
Example
Fever is a common symptom of the flu.
熱はインフルエンザの一般的な症状です。
B2 noun /ˈfɪʃ.ɪŋ/

phishing

詐欺による情報盗取
Meaning
The fraudulent practice of sending emails purporting to be from reputable companies in order to induce individuals to reveal personal information.
Example
Phishing emails often trick people into revealing passwords.
フィッシングメールは、しばしば人々をだましてパスワードを明かさせます。
B2 adjective /ˈmɛʒərd/

measured

測定された
Meaning
carefully considered and deliberate
Example
She spoke in a calm, measured tone.
彼女は冷静で測定された口調で話しました。
B2 adjective /ʌnˈfeɪθ.fəl/

Unfaithful

不忠実
Meaning
not loyal or true to a spouse, partner, or commitment
Example
He was unfaithful to his wife for many years.
彼は何年も妻に不忠実でした。
B2 noun /ˈkɑn.trəˌvɜr.si/

Controversy

論争; 意見の対立
Meaning
prolonged public disagreement or heated discussion; a dispute or argument involving opposing viewpoints
Example
The new policy sparked a major controversy among the citizens.
新しい政策は市民の間で大きな論争を引き起こしました。
B2 verb /ˈsʌmən/

summon

Meaning
To order someone to come or to gather courage or strength.
Example
The king summoned his advisors to the court.
B2 adjective /pəˈθet.ɪk/

Pathetic

哀れな; 惨めな
Meaning
arousing pity; extremely poor or inadequate
Example
His pathetic attempt to apologize made things worse.
彼の悲惨な謝罪の試みは事態をさらに悪化させた。
B2 verb fəˈsɪl.ɪ.teɪt

facilitate

容易にする
Meaning
Make an action or process easier or more achievable; to help bring about.
Example
Good infrastructure facilitates economic growth.
良いインフラは経済成長を容易にする。
B2 noun /dɪˈpləʊ.mə/

diploma

卒業証書
Meaning
an official document showing that a person has completed a course of study or training
Example
She received her diploma after finishing the nursing program.
彼女は看護プログラムを修了した後、卒業証書を受け取りました。
B2 verb prəˈmoʊtɪŋ

promoting

促進する
Meaning
Supporting or actively encouraging; helping to develop or increase.
Example
Promoting practical education ensures skill development.
実践的な教育を促進することは、スキルの発展を確実にします。
B2 noun /kʌlt/

cult

カルト
Meaning
a system of religious veneration and devotion directed toward a particular figure or object
Example
The cult followed their leader with great devotion.
カルトは彼らの指導者に大きな献身をもって従った。
B2 verb /ʃrɪŋk/

shrink

縮む
Meaning
to become smaller in size; to draw back in fear
Example
The sweater shrank after washing in hot water.
セーターは熱い水で洗った後、縮んだ。
B2 noun /ˈruːdnəs/

Rudeness

無礼
Meaning
the quality of being impolite, discourteous, or offensive in behavior or speech
Example
His rudeness shocked everyone at the dinner party.
彼の無礼さはディナーパーティーで皆を驚かせました。
B2 verb /kənˈsiːv/

conceive

思いつく, 妊娠する
Meaning
to form or imagine an idea in the mind; to become pregnant
Example
It is hard to conceive how such an idea could succeed.
そのようなアイデアが成功する方法を考えるのは難しい。
B2 noun ˈpærəˌlɛlz

parallels

類似点
Meaning
Similarities or comparisons between two different things or situations
Example
There are parallels between Japan's aging issues and Bangladesh's situation.
日本の高齢化問題とバングラデシュの状況にはパラレルが存在します。
B2 adjective /ˌsuː.pəˈnætʃ.ər.əl/

Supernatural

超自然的な
Meaning
relating to things that cannot be explained by natural or scientific laws; beyond the normal or physical world
Example
The old house was said to have supernatural powers.
その古い家には超自然的な力があると言われていた。
B2 noun /ˈspætʃ.ʊ.lə/

Spatula

スパチュラ
Meaning
a kitchen utensil with a flat, flexible blade used for mixing, spreading, or lifting food
Example
I used a spatula to flip the pancakes in the pan.
私はフライパンでパンケーキをひっくり返すためにスパチュラを使いました。
B2 adverb /ˈblʌnt.li/

Bluntly

率直に; ぶっきらぼうに
Meaning
in a direct way without trying to be polite; frankly
Example
He told her bluntly that she was wrong.
彼は彼女に正直に間違っていると言った。
B2 verb /ˈkʌltɪveɪt/

cultivate

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

horizon

地平線
Meaning
the line where the earth seems to meet the sky; the limit of one's knowledge, experience, or interest
Example
The sun disappeared below the horizon.
太陽は地平線の下に消えました。
B2 verb /pʌmp/

pump

ポンプする
Meaning
to force liquid or gas to move in a particular direction using a device
Example
They pumped water from the well into the tank.
彼らは井戸からタンクに水をポンプしました。
B2 verb /sɑːb/

sob

大声で泣く
Meaning
to cry noisily while taking short breaths
Example
She began to sob uncontrollably after hearing the news.
彼女はニュースを聞いて制御できずに泣き始めました。
B2 verb /pruːn/

prune

剪定する
Meaning
to cut off unwanted parts of a plant or tree to help it grow better
Example
Gardeners prune the trees in spring to encourage growth.
庭師は春に木を剪定して成長を促進します。
B2 noun, verb /ˈɪnstɪˌtjuːt/

institute

インスティチュート
Meaning
as a noun, an organization founded for a specific purpose; as a verb, to establish or initiate
Example
The university decided to institute new rules for the library.
大学は図書館のために新しいルールを設立することを決定しました。
B2 noun ˈtɒksɪk ˈɡæsɪz

toxic gases

有毒ガス
Meaning
Poisonous or harmful gases that can cause illness or death
Example
Toxic gases from industries contribute to air pollution.
産業からの有毒ガスは大気汚染に貢献しています。
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。
B2 verb /siːz/

seize

奪う
Meaning
To take hold of suddenly and forcibly.
Example
The police managed to seize the stolen goods.
警察は盗まれた商品を押収することに成功した。
B2 noun /dɪˈrɛktəri/

directory

ディレクトリ
Meaning
a book or online resource listing people, businesses, or services with relevant details
Example
I need to find a plumber in the phone directory.
電話帳で配管工を探さなければなりません。
B2 noun /əˈsɛnt/

ascent

Meaning
The act of rising or climbing to a higher position or level.
Example
The climbers began their ascent to the mountain peak at dawn.
B2 noun /ˈsoʊlər ɪˈklɪps/

Solar eclipse

日食
Meaning
an eclipse in which the sun is obscured by the moon passing between it and the earth
Example
The solar eclipse will be visible from our city next month.
来月、私たちの街から日食が見ることができます。
B2 verb /skeər/

scare

怖がらせる
Meaning
to frighten someone or make them feel afraid
Example
The loud noise scared the baby.
大きな音が赤ちゃんを怖がらせた。
B2 noun /ˈbɜːrdn/

burden

負担
Meaning
a heavy load, especially one that is difficult to carry
Example
The financial burden was too heavy for him to bear.
財政的な負担は彼にとって非常に重かった。
B2 verb /ɛksˈheɪl/

exhale

息を吐く
Meaning
to breathe out air from the lungs
Example
She slowly exhaled after holding her breath.
彼女は息を止めた後、ゆっくりと息を吐き出した。
B2 noun /kəˈkeɪn/

cocaine

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

Glittering

きらめく; 輝かしい; 光り輝く
Meaning
shining with bright light; sparkling; brilliant;
Example
The glittering stars filled the clear night sky.
きらめく星が澄んだ夜空を満たしていました。
B2 adjective /ˌʌnˈnoʊ.tɪst/

Unnoticed

気づかれなかった; 無視された
Meaning
not seen or observed; ignored
Example
His hard work went unnoticed by his manager.
彼の努力はマネージャーに気づかれませんでした。
B2 adjective /ˈdʒɔɪfəl/

joyful

喜ばしい
Meaning
full of joy and happiness; causing joy or delight
Example
She felt joyful when she heard the good news.
彼女は良い知らせを聞いて喜ばしい気持ちになった。
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。
B2 verb /əˈstɒnɪʃ/

astonish

驚かせる
Meaning
to surprise someone greatly; to fill with sudden wonder or amazement
Example
The magician’s final trick astonished the entire audience.
そのマジシャンの最後のトリックは観客全員を驚かせた。
B2 verb /kənˈstrʌkt/

construct

建設する
Meaning
to build or form something by putting parts together
Example
They plan to construct a new bridge over the river.
彼らは川に新しい橋を建設する予定です。
B2 noun /ˈeɪkər/

acre

Meaning
a unit of land area equal to 4,840 square yards (about 4,047 square meters)
Example
The farmer owns five acres of fertile land.
B2 noun /ˌmʌltɪplɪˈkeɪʃən/

multiplication

掛け算
Meaning
the mathematical process of combining numbers to get a product; the act of increasing in number or amount
Example
Multiplication is one of the basic operations taught in elementary mathematics.
掛け算は算数の基本的な計算です。
B2 noun /boʊst/

Boast

自慢; 自惚れ; 誇り
Meaning
an act of talking with excessive pride about one's achievements
Example
His constant boast about his wealth annoyed everyone.
彼の財産についての絶え間ない自慢は、みんなをうんざりさせた。
B2 adjective /ˈhaɪˌprəʊfaɪl/

high-profile

注目の的
Meaning
having a lot of attention or public notice
Example
The CEO attended a high-profile conference in New York.
CEOはニューヨークでのハイプロファイルな会議に参加しました。
B2 adjective /boʊld/

Bold

大胆; 自信; 勇敢
Meaning
brave; confident; daring
Example
He made a bold decision to start his own business.
彼は自分のビジネスを始めるために大胆な決断を下しました。
B2 noun /ˈruːmər/

rumor

噂
Meaning
a currently circulating story or report of uncertain or doubtful truth.
Example
There’s a rumor that the company will merge next year.
来年、会社が合併するという噂があります。
B2 noun /kəˈroʊnə/

corona

王冠または王冠のような構造; また、太陽の外層大気を指すこともあります
Meaning
a crown or crown-like structure; also refers to the outer atmosphere of the sun
Example
The sun's corona was visible during the total solar eclipse.
太陽のコロナは皆既日食中に見ることができました。
B2 verb /əˈweɪkən/

awaken

目覚めさせる
Meaning
to stop sleeping; to cause to become aware
Example
The loud noise awakened the entire neighborhood.
大きな音が目覚めさせ、近所全体を起こした。
B2 adjective /ˈɡɪf.tɪd/

Gifted

才能がある; 天賦の
Meaning
having exceptional talent or ability; talented;
Example
She is a gifted musician who plays multiple instruments.
彼女は多くの楽器を演奏する才能のある音楽家です。
B2 adjective /ˌʌnəˈvɔɪdəbəl/

Unavoidable

避けられない; 避けることができない; 必然的な
Meaning
cannot be avoided; certain to happen; inevitable
Example
The meeting is unavoidable, so we must attend.
その会議は避けられないので、出席しなければなりません。
B2 noun /beɪs/

bass

低い男性の声 / ベースギター
Meaning
the lowest adult male singing voice; also, low-frequency sounds in music or a type of fish
Example
He played the bass guitar at the concert.
彼はコンサートでベースギターを弾いた。
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 noun /ˈɪə.rə/

Era

時代
Meaning
a long and distinct period of history with a particular feature or characteristic
Example
The Renaissance was an era of great artistic and cultural achievement.
ルネサンスは大きな芸術的および文化的業績の時代でした。
B2 verb /dɪsˈeɪbl/

disable

無効にする
Meaning
to make something unable to function or operate
Example
The technician disabled the alarm system temporarily.
技術者はアラームシステムを一時的に無効にしました。
B2 noun /ˌsɜːrtɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

certification

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

Tendency

傾向
Meaning
an inclination toward a particular characteristic or type of behavior
Example
She has a tendency to arrive late for meetings.
彼女は会議に遅れて到着する傾向があります。
B2 adjective /ɪnˈdjʊər.ɪŋ/

Enduring

持続的な; 永続的な; 長期間続く
Meaning
lasting; permanent; continuing for a long time
Example
Their enduring friendship lasted for decades.
彼らの持続的な友情は数十年続きました。
B2 noun /briz/

Breeze

そよ風
Meaning
a gentle wind; something that is achieved with ease
Example
The cool ocean breeze made the hot summer day more pleasant.
涼しい海のそよ風が暑い夏の日をもっと快適にしました。
B2 noun /ˈpeə.rən.tɪŋ/

parenting

育児
Meaning
The care and training a child receives while growing up, involving the development of their mental, physical, and social aspects.
Example
Effective parenting helps children develop confidence and independence.
効果的な育児は、子供たちが自信と独立心を育むのを助けます。
B2 noun /ˌkrɛd.ɪˈbɪl.ɪ.ti/

credibility

信頼性
Meaning
The quality of being trusted and believed in; trustworthiness.
Example
His credibility as a leader remains unquestioned.
リーダーとしての彼の信頼性は疑問の余地がない。
B2 noun /meɪz/

Maze

迷路
Meaning
A network of paths designed as a puzzle; a confusing situation
Example
The children got lost in the corn maze at the harvest festival.
子供たちは収穫祭のとうもろこしの迷路で迷子になった。
B2 noun /mjuːl/

Mule

ラバ
Meaning
the offspring of a donkey and a horse, used as a working animal
Example
The farmer used a mule to carry heavy loads.
農夫は重い荷物を運ぶためにラバを使いました。
B2 verb /pliːd/

plead

嘆願する
Meaning
to make an emotional appeal; to present a case in court
Example
She pleaded for mercy.
彼女は慈悲を乞いました。
B2 adjective /ˈrɪdʒ.ɪd/

Rigid

硬直
Meaning
hard and stiff; not able to bend; strict and unwilling to change
Example
The company has a rigid dress code that all employees must follow.
会社にはすべての従業員が従う必要がある厳格なドレスコードがあります。
B2 verb /ˈtɜːrmɪˌneɪt/

terminate

終了する
Meaning
to bring something to an end or to stop something from continuing
Example
The company decided to terminate his contract.
会社は彼の契約を終了することを決定した。
B2 noun /ˈɪnfənt/

infant

乳児
Meaning
A very young child or baby.
Example
The infant was sleeping peacefully in the cradle.
乳児はゆりかごで静かに眠っていました。
B2 noun /ˈkæp.ʃən/

caption

キャプション
Meaning
a brief explanation or description accompanying an illustration or photograph
Example
The caption under the photo explained who the people were.
写真の下のキャプションは、誰がその人々であるかを説明しました。
B2 noun /ˈluː.nər ɪˈklɪps/

Lunar eclipse

月食
Meaning
an eclipse in which the moon appears darkened as it passes into the earth's shadow
Example
We watched the lunar eclipse from our backyard.
私たちは庭から月食を観察しました。
B2 noun /ˌproʊɪˈbɪʃən/

prohibition

禁止
Meaning
The act of forbidding something by law or authority.
Example
The government announced the prohibition of smoking in public places.
政府は公共の場での喫煙禁止を発表した。
B2 verb /ˈpɑːlɪʃ/

polish

磨く
Meaning
to make smooth and shiny by rubbing; to improve or refine
Example
She needs to polish her shoes before the interview.
面接前に靴を磨かなければならない。
B2 verb /pəˈluːt/

pollute

汚染する
Meaning
to make air, water, or land dirty and harmful to people, animals, and plants
Example
Factories pollute the environment with toxic chemicals.
工場は有害な化学物質で環境を汚染します。
B2 verb /mɛnd/

mend

修理する
Meaning
To repair something that is broken or damaged.
Example
She learned to mend her torn dress.
彼女は裂けたドレスを修理することを学びました。
B2 noun /ˈprɛsɪdənt/

precedent

前例
Meaning
An earlier event or decision that serves as a guide or example for future similar situations.
Example
The judge’s ruling set a new precedent for similar cases.
裁判官の判決は、同様の事件のための新たな前例を設定した。
B2 noun /ˈhʌrɪkən/

hurricane

ハリケーン
Meaning
A violent tropical storm with very strong winds and heavy rain.
Example
The hurricane destroyed hundreds of homes along the coast.
ハリケーンは沿岸の数百軒の家を破壊しました。
B2 noun /pəˈsjuːt/

pursuit

追求, 探求
Meaning
the act of chasing or trying to achieve something
Example
He dedicated his life to the pursuit of happiness.
彼は幸福を追い求めることに人生を捧げた。
B2 adjective /ˈtʃaɪld.laɪk/

Childlike

子供のような; 無邪気で信頼しやすい; 純粋でシンプル
Meaning
innocent and trusting like a child; having the good qualities of a child; pure and simple
Example
She maintained a childlike wonder about the world around her.
彼女は周りの世界について子供のような驚きを保っていました。
B2 noun/verb /ˈoʊvərˌdoʊs/

overdose

過剰摂取
Meaning
An excessive and dangerous amount of a drug; to take too much of a substance.
Example
He was rushed to the hospital after a drug overdose.
薬物の過剰摂取で病院に運ばれました。
B2 adjective /ˌʌnəˈveɪləbəl/

unavailable

利用できない
Meaning
Not able to be obtained, reached, or used; not present or accessible.
Example
The manager was unavailable to take calls during the meeting.
マネージャーは会議中に電話に出られませんでした。
B2 verb /ˌriːəˈʃʊr/

reassure

安心させる
Meaning
to say or do something to remove someone's doubts or fears
Example
The teacher reassured the students before the exam.
教師は試験前に生徒を安心させました。