B2 phrase kəˈlek.tɪv ˈæk.ʃən

collective action

集団行動

Meaning

Action taken by a group of people working together toward a common goal or purpose.

Example

Collective action is needed to mitigate climate change.

気候変動を緩和するには、集団行動が必要です。

B2 adjective /ˌbaɪəˈlɒdʒɪkl̩/

biological

生物学的

Meaning

relating to the science of biology or to life and living organisms

Example

She is studying biological sciences at university.

彼女は大学で生物学的な科学を学んでいます。

B2 noun /ˈwʊd.pek.ər/

Woodpecker

キツツキ

Meaning

a bird that pecks at tree bark to find insects and create nesting holes

Example

The woodpecker hammered against the oak tree.

キツツキはオークの木を叩いた。

C1 noun /ˌplɔː.zəˈbɪl.ə.ti/

plausibility

信頼性

Meaning

The quality of being reasonable or probable.

Example

The plausibility of his explanation convinced the jury.

彼の説明の信頼性は陪審員を納得させました。

C1 adjective /taɪˈtænɪk/

titanic

巨大な

Meaning

Of exceptional strength, size, or power.

Example

The company made titanic efforts to expand into new markets.

その会社は新しい市場に進出するために巨大な努力をしました。

C1 verb /ˈliːɡəlaɪz/

legalize

合法化する

Meaning

To make something lawful by official approval.

Example

The government decided to legalize online businesses.

政府はオンラインビジネスを合法化することを決定しました。

B1 noun kəˈmɪt.i

committee

委員会

Meaning

A group of people appointed for a specific function by a larger group.

Example

A 65-member committee was formed.

65人の委員会が結成されました。

C1 noun ˈledʒ.ɪ.slə.tʃər

legislature

立法機関

Meaning

The legislative body of a country or state; the branch of government that makes laws.

Example

The legislature drafts laws for governance.

立法機関は統治のための法律を起草します。

A2 noun /leɪk/

Lake

湖

Meaning

a large body of water completely surrounded by land

Example

The peaceful lake reflected the mountains in its calm waters.

静かな湖は、その穏やかな水の中に山々を映していた。

A2 noun /frɪdʒ/

fridge

冷蔵庫

Meaning

a household appliance used to keep food and drinks cold to preserve freshness

Example

I put the milk back in the fridge after breakfast.

朝食の後で牛乳を冷蔵庫に入れました。

A2 adjective /ˈstuː.pɪd/

Stupid

愚かな; 馬鹿な; ばかげた

Meaning

lacking intelligence or common sense; foolish

Example

It was stupid of me to forget my umbrella on a rainy day.

雨の日に傘を忘れるのは愚かだった。

C2 adjective /rəˈpeɪ.ʃəs/

rapacious

貪欲

Meaning

having an extreme desire to take things for oneself, greedy

Example

The rapacious landlord raised the rent without reason.

貪欲な家主は理由もなく家賃を上げた。

A2 adjective /ˈkwaɪ.ɪt/

Quiet

静かな; 穏やかな; 騒音を出さない

Meaning

silent; peaceful; calm; making little or no noise

Example

Please keep quiet during the movie.

映画中は静かにしてください。

C1 verb /luːt/

loot

略奪する

Meaning

to steal goods, typically during war, riot, or chaos

Example

The rioters looted several shops during the protest.

抗議の間に暴動者たちはいくつかの店を略奪した。

C2 verb /ˈtæri/

tarry

遅れる

Meaning

To delay or linger; to stay longer than intended.

Example

Do not tarry, or you will miss the train.

遅れないで、さもないと電車に乗り遅れるよ。

C2 adjective /ˈɡʌstəˌtɔːri/

gustatory

味覚の

Meaning

relating to the sense of taste

Example

The restaurant offered a gustatory experience unlike any other.

レストランは他に類を見ない味覚体験を提供しました。

C2 adjective /suːˈpɜːrnəl/

supernal

天上的

Meaning

Relating to the heavens; celestial or divine.

Example

The painting captured a supernal beauty that felt otherworldly.

その絵は、まるで別の世界から来たような天上的な美しさを捉えました。

C1 noun /ˈsuːdənɪm/

pseudonym

筆名

Meaning

a fictitious name used by an author instead of their real name

Example

Mark Twain was the pseudonym of Samuel Clemens.

マーク・トウェインはサミュエル・クレメンスの筆名でした。

B2 noun /rɪˈlʌk.təns/

Reluctance

嫌悪感; ためらい

Meaning

unwillingness to do something; hesitation

Example

He showed reluctance to accept the job offer.

彼は仕事のオファーを受け入れることに嫌悪感を示した。

C1 adverb /ˈkrɒswaɪz/

Crosswise

交差方向

Meaning

in the form of a cross; diagonally across

Example

Place the logs crosswise to build a stable fire.

安定した火を作るために丸太を交差方向に置いてください。

B2 noun /ˈfluː.ən.si/

fluency

流暢さ

Meaning

The ability to speak or write a language smoothly and effortlessly.

Example

She speaks English with remarkable fluency.

彼女は素晴らしい流暢さで英語を話します。

C1 adjective /ˈɡruːəlɪŋ/

grueling

過酷な

Meaning

Extremely tiring and demanding.

Example

The athletes faced a grueling training session.

アスリートたちは過酷なトレーニングセッションに直面しました。

C1 noun /ˈskævɪndʒər/

scavenger

死肉食者 / ゴミ収集者

Meaning

an animal or person that feeds on dead or discarded material

Example

Vultures are natural scavengers that clean up the environment.

ハゲワシは自然のスカベンジャーで、環境をきれいにします。

C2 adjective /ɪnˈdɛkərəs/

indecorous

不作法

Meaning

Not in keeping with good taste and propriety; improper.

Example

His indecorous behavior shocked the audience.

彼の不作法な振る舞いは観客を驚かせた。

C1 verb /ˌɪn.tɚˈtwaɪn/

intertwine

密接に接続またはリンクする; 一緒にねじるまたは密接に結合する

Meaning

To connect or link closely; to twist together or combine closely.

Example

Their lives became intertwined through years of friendship.

彼らの生活は長年の友情を通じて絡み合った。

B1 adjective /faɪˈnænʃəl/

financial

財務的

Meaning

relating to money, banking, or finance

Example

He made a sound financial decision by investing wisely.

彼は賢明に投資して、健全な財務的決定を下しました。

B1 adjective /rɪˈmeɪnɪŋ/

remaining

残り

Meaning

still existing or left after others are gone or dealt with

Example

There were only a few remaining tickets for the concert.

コンサートのチケットは残りわずかでした。

A1 noun /ˈbɒt.əl/

Bottle

ボトル

Meaning

a container with a narrow neck, typically made of glass or plastic, used for storing liquids

Example

She drank water from a plastic bottle.

彼女はプラスチックのボトルから水を飲んだ。

C2 verb /dɪsˈkʌmfɪt/

discomfit

困惑させる

Meaning

to make someone feel uneasy, embarrassed, or confused

Example

The interviewer’s tough questions discomfited the candidate.

インタビュアーの厳しい質問が候補者を困惑させた。

B1 noun /ˈlaɪf.staɪl/

lifestyle

ライフスタイル

Meaning

The way in which a person or group lives, including habits, attitudes, and possessions.

Example

A healthy lifestyle includes regular exercise and a balanced diet.

健康的なライフスタイルには、定期的な運動とバランスの取れた食事が含まれます。

C2 verb (past tense, past participle), adjective /ˈhæmstrʌŋ/

hamstrung

無力または制限された

Meaning

crippled or severely restricted in movement or progress.

Example

The team was hamstrung by lack of resources.

チームはリソース不足で制約を受けていた。

B2 noun /ˈmaɪnə(r)/

miner

鉱夫

Meaning

a person who works in a mine, extracting minerals or other resources

Example

The miner worked in the coal mine for many years.

鉱夫は長年、石炭鉱で働いていました。

B1 noun /ˈpɔːrʃən/

portion

部分

Meaning

A part or share of something.

Example

She ate only a small portion of the meal.

彼女は食事のほんの一部を食べました。

C2 verb /dɪˈstreɪn/

distrain

差し押さえる

Meaning

to seize someone's property in order to obtain payment of rent or other money owed

Example

The landlord distrained the tenant's furniture for unpaid rent.

家主は未払いの家賃のために借家人の家具を差し押さえました。

B2 verb /plʌndʒ/

plunge

素早く飛び込む; 急激に落ちる

Meaning

to jump or dive quickly; to fall sharply

Example

She plunged into the swimming pool.

彼女はプールに飛び込んだ。

C2 adjective /ˈtrɛntʃənt/

trenchant

鋭い

Meaning

expressed strongly, effectively, and clearly; sharp or cutting in style or expression

Example

Her trenchant criticism of the policy left no room for misunderstanding.

彼女の鋭い政策批判は誤解の余地を残しませんでした。

C1 verb /ˌɪn.trəˈspekt/

introspect

内省する

Meaning

To examine one's own thoughts, feelings, or mental state.

Example

He often introspects before making important decisions.

彼は重要な決定を下す前にしばしば自己分析をします。

A2 noun tuːlz

Tools

道具

Meaning

A device or implement used to carry out a particular function.

Example

You can use online tools like FamilySearch to create a family tree.

オンラインツールを使用して、FamilySearchのような家系図を作成できます。

A2 noun /vɔɪs/

voice

声

Meaning

the sound produced by the vocal cords; the ability to speak or express oneself

Example

She has a beautiful voice that captivates the audience.

彼女には観客を魅了する美しい声があります。

C2 adjective /ˈmɪn.dʒi/

Mingy

ケチ; 吝嗇

Meaning

mean or stingy; unwilling to spend money

Example

He is too mingy to spend money on anything but necessities.

彼は必要なもの以外にお金を使うのがあまりにもケチだ。

C2 noun /ˈæn.dʒi.əʊ.plæs.ti/

angioplasty

血管を開くための医療手術で、心臓に血液を供給する血管が閉塞または狭窄している場合に行われます。

Meaning

A medical procedure to open blocked or narrowed blood vessels that supply blood to the heart.

Example

Angioplasty is now safer with robotic assistance.

ロボット支援で、アンジオプラスティは現在より安全です。

B2 noun /ɡriːd/

Greed

貪欲

Meaning

intense and selfish desire for something, especially wealth, power, or food

Example

His greed for money led him to make unethical business decisions.

お金に対する貪欲は、彼に非倫理的なビジネス判断をさせた。

B1 verb /ˈɛdjʊˌkeɪt/

educate

教育する

Meaning

to give knowledge, skills, or training to someone; to teach

Example

Parents should educate their children about healthy habits.

親は子供たちに健康的な習慣について教育するべきです。

C1 verb /ɪnˈdaɪt/

indict

起訴する

Meaning

to formally accuse someone of committing a serious crime

Example

The grand jury decided to indict the politician for corruption.

大陪審団は腐敗のために政治家を起訴することを決定した。

B2 noun /ɡʌlf/

Gulf

湾

Meaning

a deep inlet of the sea almost surrounded by land; a wide gap or difference between people or groups

Example

The Persian Gulf is an important waterway for international shipping and oil transport.

ペルシャ湾は国際的な輸送と石油輸送の重要な水路です。

B2 verb /ˈɒkjʊpaɪ/

occupy

占める / 占有する / 居住する

Meaning

to take up space or time; to live or work in a place

Example

The new family will occupy the house next month.

新しい家族は来月その家に入居する予定です。

C2 verb /ˈɡæmbəl/

gambol

楽しく跳ねる

Meaning

to run or jump about playfully

Example

The lambs gamboled in the field under the sun.

羊たちは太陽の下で野原を元気に跳ね回っていました。

A1 noun, verb /ˈiː.meɪl/

e-mail

電子メール

Meaning

messages distributed by electronic means from one computer user to another

Example

I sent an e-mail to my professor yesterday.

私は昨日、教授に電子メールを送りました。

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。

C2 adjective /ˌmɛtəˈfɪzɪkəl/

metaphysical

形而上学的

Meaning

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

Example

He spent years studying metaphysical questions about life and being.

彼は人生と存在に関する形而上学的な問題を何年も研究しました。

A2 noun /ˈɪər.ɪŋ/

Ear-ring

イヤリング

Meaning

a piece of jewelry worn on the earlobe or ear

Example

Her diamond earrings caught everyone's attention.

彼女のダイヤモンドのイヤリングは、みんなの注目を集めました。

A2 noun /ˈwɜːrkər/

worker

労働者

Meaning

a person who is employed to perform tasks or duties

Example

The workers were busy building the bridge.

労働者たちは橋を建設するのに忙しかった。

C1 noun /fɪˈdɛl.ɪ.ti/

fidelity

忠誠心

Meaning

Faithfulness to a person, cause, or belief, demonstrated by continuing loyalty and support.

Example

A dog's fidelity to its owner is unmatched.

犬の忠誠心はその飼い主に対して比類のないものです。

C2 noun /roʊˈtʌn.də.ti/

rotundity

円形

Meaning

the quality of being round or plump

Example

The rotundity of the balloon made it float gracefully.

風船の円形がそれを優雅に浮かせた。

C1 noun /ˌdaɪəˈrɑːmə/

diorama

ジオラマ

Meaning

a three-dimensional model representing a scene, often with miniature figures

Example

The museum displayed a diorama of an ancient village.

博物館に古代の村のジオラマが展示されていました。

C1 adjective /dɪˈbeɪst/

debased

劣化した

Meaning

having lost quality, value, or moral character

Example

The debased currency lost the trust of the people.

劣化した通貨は人々の信頼を失った。

B1 noun /ˈprɪnsɪpl/

principle

原則

Meaning

A fundamental truth or proposition that serves as the foundation for a system of belief or behavior.

Example

Honesty is a key principle of leadership.

正直さはリーダーシップの重要な原則です。

B1 adjective, preposition, noun /mɪd/

mid

中間

Meaning

being in the middle of something; the central part or point

Example

She joined the project in mid June.

彼女は6月中旬にそのプロジェクトに参加した。

C1 noun /ˈdrɪz.əl/

Drizzle

小雨

Meaning

light rain falling in very fine drops; a very light rainfall

Example

The gentle drizzle continued throughout the morning, making everything misty.

穏やかな小雨は朝の間中続き、すべてが霧のようになりました。

B2 adverb /ˈvɜː.tʃu.ə.li/

Virtually

実質的に; ほぼ;

Meaning

nearly; almost; in effect though not in name

Example

The building was virtually destroyed in the earthquake.

その建物は地震でほぼ破壊されました。

B1 noun /ɪnˌvɛs.tɪˈɡeɪ.ʃən/

investigation

調査

Meaning

the process of inquiring into or examining something carefully to find the truth

Example

The investigation revealed new evidence about the fraud.

調査は詐欺に関する新しい証拠を明らかにしました。

C2 adjective /ˈek.wə.bəl/

Equable

冷静

Meaning

calm and even-tempered; not easily disturbed

Example

He maintained an equable temperament throughout the crisis.

彼は危機の間、冷静な気質を保ち続けた。

C1 verb /ˈpʌməl/

pummel

殴りつける

Meaning

To strike repeatedly with the fists; to beat or hit forcefully.

Example

The boxer pummeled his opponent in the final round.

ボクサーは最終ラウンドで相手を激しく殴りつけた。

B2 adjective /ɪnˈvɪz.ə.bəl/

Invisible

見えない

Meaning

unable to be seen; not visible to the eye

Example

The bacteria are invisible without a microscope.

細菌は顕微鏡なしでは見えません。

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 adjective /ˈsiːmi/

seamy

低劣な、陰湿な

Meaning

Morally degraded, unpleasant, or sordid.

Example

The novel reveals the seamy side of city life.

その小説は都市生活の裏面を明らかにします。

B2 adjective /əˈɡriːəbl/

Agreeable

快適な; 楽しい; 魅力的な; 同意する気持ち

Meaning

pleasant; enjoyable; delightful; willing to agree

Example

The weather is very agreeable today.

今日はとても快適な天気です。

A2 noun, verb /kəˈrɪər/

career

キャリア / 職業

Meaning

As a noun: a person’s course of professional life; as a verb: to move swiftly and in an uncontrolled way.

Example

She built a successful career in medicine.

彼女は医学の分野で成功したキャリアを築いた。

C2 adjective ˈtɛnsaɪl

tensile

引張り強度

Meaning

Relating to tension; capable of being stretched.

Example

The tensile strength of the material is crucial for the construction project.

材料の引張強度は建設プロジェクトにとって重要です。

B1 adjective /ˈprɪn.sə.pəl/

Principal

主要な; 最も重要な; 主な; 校長

Meaning

main; primary; most important; chief

Example

The principal reason for the meeting was to discuss the budget.

会議の主要な理由は予算について議論することでした。

B1 adjective /əˈʃeɪmd/

Ashamed

恥ずかしい

Meaning

feeling embarrassed or guilty because of one's actions

Example

He was ashamed of his poor performance.

彼は自分の悪い成績に恥ずかしさを感じていた。

A2 noun /nek/

Neck

首

Meaning

the part of the body connecting the head to the shoulders

Example

She wore a beautiful necklace around her neck.

彼女は首に美しいネックレスをしていた。

C1 noun /ˈrɛpərˌtɔːri/

repertory

レパートリー

Meaning

A collection of works that a company, performer, or institution regularly performs; also a storehouse of information or skills.

Example

The theater has a repertory of classic plays.

劇場にはクラシックな演劇のレパートリーがあります。

B2 adjective /ˈkɒmp(ə)rəbl/

comparable

比較できる

Meaning

Able to be likened to something else in size, amount, or quality.

Example

The two products are comparable in quality but differ in price.

二つの製品は品質が比較できるが、価格が異なる。

C2 noun /ˈnɑːstrəm/

nostrum

効果のない薬

Meaning

a medicine or remedy, especially one that is not considered effective; a questionable solution

Example

The politician’s plan was dismissed as a mere nostrum for a complex problem.

政治家の計画は、複雑な問題に対する単なる効果のない薬として退けられました。

C1 noun rɪˈdʌndənsi

redundancy

冗長性、過剰

Meaning

The state of being not or no longer needed or useful; superfluousness.

Example

The redundancy in the company's workforce led to many layoffs.

会社の労働力の冗長性は多くの解雇を引き起こしました。

B2 noun /iːz/

Ease

容易さ; 快適さ

Meaning

absence of difficulty or effort; comfort and relaxation

Example

After years of practice, she played the piano with great ease.

何年もの練習の後、彼女はピアノを大きな容易さで弾いた。

B1 noun /nest/

Nest

巣

Meaning

a structure built by birds to lay eggs and shelter their young

Example

The bird built a nest in the tree.

鳥は木に巣を作った。

C2 adjective /əˈskjuː/

askew

傾いている

Meaning

Not in a straight or level position; crooked or tilted.

Example

The picture on the wall hung slightly askew.

壁の絵は少し傾いていた。

C1 noun, verb /ˈmæn.deɪt/

mandate

マンダト

Meaning

an official order or command; to give someone authority to act in a certain way

Example

The government issued a mandate to reduce carbon emissions.

政府は炭素排出削減のためのマンダトを発行した。

C2 noun /sɛnˈtjʊəriən/

centurion

百人隊長

Meaning

A commander of a unit of one hundred soldiers in the ancient Roman army.

Example

The centurion led his men into battle with courage.

セントゥリオンは勇気を持って戦いに臨んだ。

B1 noun ˈbreɪvəri

bravery

勇気

Meaning

Courageous behavior or character; the quality of being brave.

Example

The bravery of our soldiers is unforgettable.

私たちの兵士たちの勇気は忘れがたいものです。

C1 noun /pərˈvɜr.sə.ti/

Perversity

頑固; 逆行;

Meaning

deliberate determination to behave in an unreasonable or unacceptable way; the quality of being contrary or obstinate

Example

His perversity in refusing help frustrated everyone.

彼のパーヴァーシティは、助けを断ることで皆を困らせた。

C1 adjective /ˈbɔɪstərəs/

boisterous

騒々しい

Meaning

noisy, energetic, and cheerful; rowdy

Example

The children were boisterous during the birthday party.

誕生日パーティーで子供たちは騒々しかった。

B2 noun /ˈfleɪ.vər/

Flavour

風味

Meaning

the distinctive taste of a food or drink; a particular quality or atmosphere

Example

The soup had a rich flavour of herbs and spices from the garden.

スープには庭からのハーブとスパイスの豊かな風味がありました。

A2 noun /ˈmɪljən/

million

百万

Meaning

the number equivalent to one thousand thousand (1,000,000)

Example

The movie earned over a million dollars in its first week.

その映画は最初の週に100万ドル以上を稼ぎました。

C2 noun /ˌɪrɪˈdɛsəns/

iridescence

虹色の輝き

Meaning

a play of lustrous, changing colors like those of a rainbow

Example

The butterfly's wings shimmered with iridescence.

蝶の羽は虹色の輝きで輝いていました。

C1 noun /ɡruːv/

groove

溝 / リズム

Meaning

a long narrow cut or depression, or a rhythmic pattern in music

Example

The DJ kept the crowd dancing to the groove.

DJは群衆をグルーヴに合わせて踊らせた。

B2 adjective /ˈæm.pəl/

Ample

十分な; 充実した; 余裕のある

Meaning

large in size, extent, or capacity; plentiful; more than enough

Example

We have ample time to finish the project before the deadline.

プロジェクトを締め切り前に終わらせるための十分な時間があります。

C1 adjective /haɪˈdrɔːlɪk/

hydraulic

油圧の

Meaning

operated by the pressure of liquid, especially water or oil

Example

The mechanic repaired the hydraulic system of the machine.

機械工は機械の油圧システムを修理しました。

C1 adjective /ˈspɛərɪŋ/

sparing

控えめ / 節約

Meaning

Using or giving only a little of something; economical.

Example

She is sparing in her use of words.

彼女は言葉を使うのを控えめにしています。

B2 noun /ˈmɔɪs.tʃər/

Moisture

湿気

Meaning

water or dampness that exists in small amounts in the air or on a surface

Example

The skin cream helps retain moisture.

スキンクリームは湿気を保持するのに役立ちます。

C1 verb /ˈɪə.mɑːrk/

earmark

指定する

Meaning

To designate funds, resources, or time for a particular purpose.

Example

The government has earmarked funds for education.

政府は教育のための資金を指定しました。

B2 adjective /ˈprɛsɪŋ/

pressing

緊急

Meaning

Requiring immediate attention or urgent action.

Example

The manager had to deal with several pressing issues at once.

マネージャーは同時にいくつかの緊急の問題に対処しなければならなかった。

できた

Meaning

Used to indicate possibility, ability, or permission in the past or as a polite suggestion.

Example

He could swim when he was a child.

彼は子供の頃泳げた。