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 verb /ʌnˈfəʊld/

unfold

広げるまたは開く

Meaning

to open or spread out something that was folded; to gradually reveal or develop

Example

She unfolded the letter carefully.

彼女は手紙を慎重に広げました。

B2 noun /ˌkovuːɪɡˈzɪs.təns/

Co-existence

共存

Meaning

the state of existing together at the same time or in the same place; peaceful cohabitation

Example

The peaceful co-existence of different cultures makes this city unique.

異なる文化の平和的共存がこの都市をユニークにしています。

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 adjective ˈstrʌktʃərəl

structural

構造的

Meaning

Relating to or forming part of a structure.

Example

The structural integrity of the bridge was tested after the storm.

橋の構造的な完全性は嵐の後にテストされました。

B2 noun /əˈmɛnətiz/

amenities

アメニティ

Meaning

useful or pleasant facilities and services provided for comfort or convenience

Example

The hotel offers modern amenities such as free Wi-Fi and a swimming pool.

ホテルは無料Wi-Fiやプールなどの現代的なアメニティを提供しています。

B2 verb /məˈnɪpjʊleɪt/

manipulate

操作する

Meaning

to handle or control skillfully; to influence someone in a clever way

Example

She can manipulate the software to create stunning graphics.

彼女はソフトウェアを操って素晴らしいグラフィックスを作成できます。

B2 noun /ˈliːtər/

litre

リットル

Meaning

a metric unit of volume equal to 1,000 cubic centimeters; commonly used to measure liquids

Example

She bought a litre of milk from the shop.

彼女は店で1リットルの牛乳を買いました。

B2 noun /ɪnˈkwaɪəri/ or /ˈɪnkwəri/

inquiry

調査 / 問い合わせ

Meaning

An act of asking for information; an investigation into something.

Example

The committee launched an inquiry into the financial irregularities.

委員会は財務の不正行為に関する調査を開始しました。

B2 noun /nʌn/

Nun

修道女

Meaning

a woman who has taken vows in a religious order and lives in a convent

Example

The nun taught at the local Catholic school.

その修道女は地元のカトリック学校で教えていました。

B2 verb /səˈspɛnd/

suspend

一時停止する

Meaning

To temporarily stop something from being active or valid.

Example

The company decided to suspend his membership.

その会社は彼の会員資格をサスペンドすることに決めました。

B2 verb /kəmˈpaɪl/

compile

コンパイルする

Meaning

to collect information or material and put it together in a list, report, or book

Example

She compiled the research data into a detailed report.

彼女は調査データを詳細なレポートにコンパイルしました。

B2 noun /məˈlɛəriə/

malaria

マラリア

Meaning

a serious infectious disease spread by mosquitoes, causing fever, chills, and sweating

Example

Malaria is a common disease in tropical regions.

マラリアは熱帯地域で一般的な病気です。

B2 noun /ˈter.ər.ɪ.zəm/

Terrorism

テロリズム

Meaning

the unlawful use of violence and intimidation against civilians for political aims

Example

The government increased security measures to prevent terrorism.

政府はテロリズムを防止するためにセキュリティ対策を強化しました。

B2 adjective ˌkɒntrəˈdɪktəri

contradictory

矛盾する

Meaning

Mutually opposed or inconsistent; containing elements that oppose each other.

Example

Their views on education are contradictory.

彼らの教育に対する見解は矛盾しています。

B2 adjective /væst/

Vast

広大な; 巨大な; 広がる

Meaning

extremely large in size, amount, or extent; immense

Example

The vast ocean stretched endlessly to the horizon.

広大な海は地平線まで広がっていた。

B2 adjective /ˌmiː.diˈiː.vəl/

medieval

中世の

Meaning

Relating to the Middle Ages, the period in European history from about the 5th to the 15th century.

Example

The castle is a famous medieval monument.

その城は有名な中世の記念碑です。

B2 noun /ˈweər.ə.baʊts/

Whereabouts

所在; 場所

Meaning

the place where someone or something is located

Example

Nobody knows the whereabouts of the missing person.

行方不明者の居場所を誰も知らない。

B2 noun/verb /skɔːrn/

scorn

Meaning

the feeling or expression of contempt or disdain; to treat with contempt

Example

She looked at him with open scorn.

B2 adjective /ʌnˈlɪmɪtɪd/

unlimited

無制限

Meaning

without any limits or restrictions

Example

The internet plan offers unlimited data for the whole month.

インターネットプランは1ヶ月間の無制限データを提供します。

B2 adjective /dɪˈstrɛst/

distressed

苦しんでいる

Meaning

feeling or showing extreme anxiety, sorrow, or pain

Example

She looked distressed after hearing the bad news.

悪い知らせを聞いた後、彼女は苦しんでいるように見えました。

B2 adjective /blænd/

bland

無味

Meaning

lacking strong features, flavor, or character; dull or uninteresting

Example

The soup was too bland for my taste.

このスープは私の好みにとっては無味でした。

B2 verb /pəˈtroʊl/

patrol

パトロールする

Meaning

to move around an area to watch or guard it

Example

The police patrol the streets at night to ensure safety.

警察は夜に街をパトロールして安全を確保しています。

B2 noun /ˈspesɪmən/

Specimen

標本; 試料; サンプル

Meaning

an individual example of something; a sample collected for scientific study or testing

Example

The scientist collected a blood specimen for analysis.

科学者は分析のために血液の標本を集めました。

B2 verb /flɪk/

flick

素早く叩く

Meaning

to move or cause to move with a sudden quick motion

Example

He flicked the switch to turn on the light.

彼はライトをつけるためにスイッチをフリックしました。

B2 adverb /ɪmˈpɒlɪtli/

impolitely

無礼に

Meaning

in a rude or discourteous manner; without showing respect or proper manners

Example

He spoke impolitely to the waiter despite the polite service.

丁寧なサービスにもかかわらず、彼は無礼にウェイターに話した。

B2 adjective /rɪˈnjuː.ə.bəl/

renewable

再生可能

Meaning

Able to be renewed or replaced naturally; not depleted when used.

Example

Renewable resources minimize environmental damage.

再生可能な資源は環境へのダメージを最小限に抑えます。

B2 noun /ˈsʌb.sɪ.di/

subsidy

補助金

Meaning

Financial assistance provided by government to reduce costs of goods or services.

Example

The government provides a fuel subsidy to control prices.

政府は価格を抑制するために燃料補助金を提供しています。

B2 noun /bɪˈliːvər/

believer

信者

Meaning

a person who believes in something, especially a religious faith, idea, or principle

Example

She is a strong believer in hard work and honesty.

彼女は努力と正直さを強く信じている。

B2 noun /kənˈsɛʃən/

concession

譲歩

Meaning

something that is granted, especially in response to demands; a compromise

Example

The company made several concessions during the negotiations.

会社は交渉中にいくつかの譲歩をしました。

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 noun /ˈsɛnsəs/

census

国勢調査

Meaning

An official count or survey of a population, typically recording various details of individuals.

Example

The government conducted a census to update demographic data.

政府は人口統計データを更新するために国勢調査を実施しました。

B2 noun /ˈruːstər/

rooster

雄鶏

Meaning

A male domestic chicken, especially one that crows.

Example

The rooster crowed at dawn, waking up the whole village.

雄鶏は夜明けに鳴き、村全体を起こした。

B2 verb /ˈstɑːrtl/

startle

驚かせる

Meaning

To surprise or frighten someone suddenly.

Example

The loud noise startled the children.

大きな音が子供たちを驚かせた。

B2 noun /əˈpoʊ.nənt/

Opponent

対戦相手; ライバル

Meaning

a person who disagrees with or resists a proposal or practice; someone who competes against another

Example

The chess player defeated his strongest opponent.

チェスのプレーヤーは最強の対戦相手を倒した。

B2 noun /pʌŋk/

punk

パンク

Meaning

a type of popular music, or the culture associated with it, characterized by loud, fast rhythms and rebellious attitudes

Example

He’s always been into punk music and fashion.

彼はいつもパンク音楽とファッションに興味を持っている。

B2 adjective /məˈkænɪkəl/

mechanical

幸せ

Meaning

relating to machines or the way they work

Example

She has a good understanding of mechanical systems.

彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、自分の幸せを隠すことができませんでした。

B2 adjective/noun /staʊt/

stout

丈夫 / ぶ厚い

Meaning

Strong, thick, or heavily built; also a kind of dark beer

Example

The stout man lifted the heavy box with ease.

その丈夫な男性は重い箱を簡単に持ち上げました。

B2 verb dɪˈtɪəriəreɪt

deteriorate

悪化する

Meaning

To become progressively worse in quality, condition, or performance; to decline.

Example

Unplanned growth can deteriorate living conditions.

計画外の成長は生活環境を悪化させる可能性があります。

B2 noun /kənˈdenst mɪlk/

Condensed milk

練乳

Meaning

milk from which water has been removed and sugar added, creating a thick, sweet product

Example

The recipe calls for a can of condensed milk to make the dessert extra creamy.

レシピにはデザートをよりクリーミーにするためにコンデンスミルク缶が必要です。

B2 noun /dɒk/

dock

ドック

Meaning

a structure where ships are loaded, unloaded, or repaired

Example

The ship stayed at the dock for two days.

船はドックに2日間停泊していました。

B2 noun/verb /kjuː/

cue

合図

Meaning

A signal or prompt for action; to give a signal.

Example

The actor waited for his cue before entering the stage.

俳優はステージに上がる前にキューを待っていました。

B2 adjective /hɑːˈspɪtəbəl/

Hospitable

見知らぬ人やゲストに対して親切で歓迎する; ゲストを受け入れることに寛大である

Meaning

friendly and welcoming to strangers or guests; generous in receiving guests

Example

The local people were very hospitable to the tourists.

地元の人々は観光客にとても親切でした。

B2 noun /ˈdʒʌŋk.ʃən/

Junction

ジャンクション

Meaning

a place where two or more roads or railway lines meet; a point where things join or connect

Example

Turn left at the junction to reach the shopping center.

ショッピングセンターに行くために、ジャンクションで左に曲がってください。

B2 verb /pæt/

pat

Meaning

to touch someone or something gently, often to show affection or approval

Example

She gently patted the dog on its head.

B2 verb /flɜːrt/

flirt

Meaning

to behave as if you are attracted to someone, but not in a serious way

Example

She often flirts with her colleagues at work.

B2 noun /pliː/

Plea

請願; 要求; 弁明

Meaning

an urgent and emotional request; a defendant's formal response to a criminal charge; an excuse or justification

Example

She made a plea for help during the emergency.

緊急時に彼女は助けを求める請願をした。

B2 noun /ˈprɒbləm ˈsɒlvɪŋ/

problem-solving

問題解決

Meaning

The process of finding solutions to difficult or complex issues.

Example

Problem-solving skills are key to leadership.

問題解決能力はリーダーシップに不可欠です。

B2 noun/verb /dɪˈvɔːrs/

divorce

離婚

Meaning

the legal ending of a marriage; to officially end a marriage

Example

After years of conflict, they decided to get a divorce.

数年の対立の後、彼らは離婚することを決めました。

B2 adjective /ɪkˌsperɪˈmentl/

experimental

実験的

Meaning

based on untested ideas or techniques; relating to experiments or testing

Example

The scientists developed an experimental drug to treat cancer.

科学者たちは癌を治療するために実験的な薬を開発しました。

B2 noun /ˈpʌŋk.tʃər/

Puncture

パンク

Meaning

a small hole in a tire that causes air to escape

Example

I had to fix a puncture in my bicycle tire this morning.

今朝、自転車のタイヤのパンクを修理しなければなりませんでした。

B2 noun ˈnætʃərəl ˈhæbɪtæt

Natural Habitat

自然の生息地

Meaning

The natural environment where organisms live and fulfill their life needs.

Example

Protecting the natural habitat is crucial for butterflies.

蝶々のために自然の生息地を守ることが重要です。

B2 adjective /ʌnˈθɪŋkəbl/

Unthinkable

想像を絶する

Meaning

impossible to conceive or imagine; beyond belief or consideration

Example

It was unthinkable that such a tragedy could happen in our peaceful town.

私たちの平和な街でそのような悲劇が起こるなんて、想像を絶していました。

B2 verb /dɪˈpɪkt/

depict

Meaning

to represent or show something in a picture, story, or other art form

Example

The painting depicts a beautiful sunset over the sea.

B2 noun /ˈmɒdjuːl/

module

モジュール

Meaning

a self-contained unit of a course or system, typically part of a larger whole

Example

The module on machine learning was difficult but informative.

機械学習のモジュールは難しかったが、情報が豊富だった。

B2 verb /dɪˈskrɪmɪˌneɪt/

discriminate

Meaning

To treat someone unfairly based on race, gender, or other differences; or to recognize a distinction.

Example

The law prohibits employers from discriminating against women.

B2 noun /pərˈspek.tɪv/

Perspective

視点

Meaning

a particular attitude toward or way of regarding something; a point of view; the art of representing three-dimensional objects

Example

From his perspective, the decision was completely wrong.

彼の視点では、その決定は完全に間違っていた。

B2 noun /ˈpɜː.tʃəs.ɪŋ ˈpaʊ.ɚ/

purchasing power

購買力

Meaning

The amount of goods and services that can be purchased with a unit of currency.

Example

Due to inflation, people's purchasing power has decreased.

インフレのため、人々の購買力は低下しました。

B2 noun, verb /ˈbʌŋkər/

bunker

地下壕

Meaning

a reinforced underground shelter; to place or store something in a protected place

Example

They hid in a bunker during the air raid.

空襲の間、彼らは地下壕に隠れた。

B2 verb /stʌn/

stun

驚かす, 気絶させる

Meaning

to shock or surprise someone greatly; to knock someone unconscious or dazed

Example

The news of her sudden resignation stunned everyone.

彼女の突然の辞任のニュースは皆を驚かせた。

B2 noun /prəˈvɪʒ.ən/

Provision

備蓄

Meaning

supplies of food and other necessary things; arrangement or preparation

Example

The government made provision for emergency supplies during the flood.

政府は洪水時の緊急供給のために備蓄を行いました。

B2 noun ˈmɪdl klæs

middle-class

中産階級

Meaning

The social group between the upper and working classes, typically consisting of well-educated people.

Example

The middle-class was largely affected by the decision.

中産階級はその決定によって大きな影響を受けました。

B2 noun /ˈkwɔːtərˌbæk/

quarterback

クォーターバック

Meaning

the player who directs a team’s offense in American football

Example

The quarterback threw a perfect pass.

クォーターバックは完璧なパスを投げました。

B2 noun /ˈtɔːr.ment/

Torment

苦しみ; 苦痛

Meaning

severe physical or mental suffering; extreme pain or anguish

Example

The prisoner endured years of torment in solitary confinement.

囚人は独房で何年もの苦しみに耐えました。

B2 adjective /ˈveɪ.kənt/

Vacant

空いている; 未使用; 利用可能

Meaning

empty; not occupied; available

Example

There is a vacant apartment on the second floor.

2階には空いているアパートがあります。

B2 noun /leɪs/

Lace

レース

Meaning

a delicate fabric made of yarn or thread in an open weblike pattern; a cord or string for fastening

Example

She wore a beautiful dress decorated with intricate lace patterns.

彼女は複雑なレース模様で飾られた美しいドレスを着ていた。

B2 noun /ˈplænər/

planner

プランナー

Meaning

a person who makes plans or a book used for organizing schedules and tasks

Example

She uses a daily planner to organize her meetings.

彼女は会議を整理するために毎日のプランナーを使っています。

B2 adjective /ˈmɪnɪməl/

minimal

最小限

Meaning

the smallest or least amount possible

Example

The damage to the car was minimal after the accident.

事故後、車の損傷は最小限でした。

B2 noun /ˈrɪə.lɪ.zəm/

realism

リアリズム

Meaning

The quality of representing things as they are; a practical or factual view.

Example

Her paintings are admired for their realism.

彼女の絵画はそのリアリズムで賞賛されています。

B2 noun /ˈtraɪ.əl/

Trial

裁判; テスト

Meaning

a formal examination of evidence in a court; a test of performance or quality

Example

The murder trial lasted for three weeks in the county courthouse.

殺人裁判は郡の裁判所で3週間続いた。

B2 noun ˈfrʌn.tɪərz

frontiers

最前線

Meaning

The extreme limit of settled land beyond which lies wilderness; the limits of knowledge or achievement in a particular field.

Example

The project pushes the frontiers of space exploration.

このプロジェクトは宇宙探査の最前線を押し広げています。

B2 noun /ˈɒpəreɪtər/

operator

オペレーター

Meaning

a person who operates equipment, a business, or controls something

Example

The machine operator ensured that everything ran smoothly.

機械オペレーターは、すべてがスムーズに動作することを確認しました。

B2 adjective /ˌsɪstəˈmætɪk/

systematic

体系的

Meaning

Done or acting according to a fixed plan or system; methodical.

Example

The company took a systematic approach to solving the issue.

その会社は問題を解決するために体系的なアプローチを採用しました。

B2 noun ɪnˈdev.ər

endeavor

努力

Meaning

An attempt to achieve a goal; a serious determined effort.

Example

The endeavor to innovate space tourism is ambitious.

スペースツーリズムの革新への努力は野心的です。

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。

B2 noun /nɪˌɡoʊ.siˈeɪ.ʃən/

Negotiation

合意に達するための議論; 交渉

Meaning

discussion aimed at reaching an agreement; bargaining

Example

The negotiation between the two companies lasted for weeks.

二社間の交渉は数週間続きました。

B2 noun /ˈlɛtɪs/

lettuce

レタス

Meaning

a leafy green vegetable commonly used in salads and sandwiches

Example

She added fresh lettuce to the sandwich.

彼女はサンドイッチに新鮮なレタスを加えた。

B2 noun /ˈdiː.sən.si/

Decency

品位

Meaning

behavior that conforms to accepted standards of morality or respectability

Example

She had the decency to apologize for her mistake immediately.

彼女はすぐに自分の間違いを謝る品位を示しました。

B2 noun /ˈblʌn.dər/

blunder

愚かなまたは不注意なミス; 判断における重大な誤り。

Meaning

A stupid or careless mistake; a serious error in judgment.

Example

His blunder cost the company a fortune.

彼の失敗は会社に大きな損失を与えました。

B2 verb /ˈjuːtɪlaɪz/

utilize

利用する

Meaning

to make practical or effective use of something

Example

The company aims to utilize solar energy for production.

その会社は生産のために太陽光エネルギーを活用することを目指しています。

B2 adjective /ˈfɛdərəl/

federal

フェデラル

Meaning

Relating to the central government of a federation.

Example

The federal government passed a new law on healthcare.

連邦政府は医療制度に関する新しい法律を通過させました。

B2 noun/verb /ˈslɔː.tər/

slaughter

虐殺 / 大量殺人

Meaning

the killing of animals for food; killing in large numbers violently

Example

The army slaughtered hundreds of enemy soldiers.

軍隊は数百人の敵兵を虐殺した。

B2 noun /ˈkɑn.ʃəns/

Conscience

良心, モラル, 内なる声

Meaning

an inner feeling or voice viewed as acting as a guide to the rightness or wrongness of one's behavior

Example

His conscience prevented him from lying to his parents about his grades.

彼の良心は、成績について両親に嘘をつくのを止めさせました。

B2 adjective /ˈhʌm.bəl/

Humble

謙虚

Meaning

modest; not proud; unassuming;

Example

Despite his success, he remained humble and kind.

彼の成功にもかかわらず、彼は謙虚で親切だった。

B2 adjective /ˈflɔː.ləs/

Flawless

完璧な; 欠陥なし

Meaning

perfect; without any defects or faults; immaculate

Example

Her flawless performance earned her a standing ovation.

彼女の完璧なパフォーマンスは、スタンディングオベーションを得た。

B2 noun /ˌsuːpərɪnˈtɛndənt/

superintendent

監督者

Meaning

a person who oversees, manages, or directs an organization, building, or project

Example

The superintendent visited the classrooms to check on progress.

監督者は進捗を確認するために教室を訪れました。

B2 verb /ˈkɑːŋkər/

conquer

征服する

Meaning

to overcome and take control of; to defeat in war; to master or overcome

Example

The army managed to conquer the enemy territory.

軍隊は敵の領土を征服することに成功しました。

B2 noun /eɪk/

Ache

痛み

Meaning

a continuous or prolonged dull pain in a part of one's body

Example

He had a terrible headache after working late.

彼は遅くまで働いた後、ひどい頭痛に悩まされた。

B2 verb /koʊp/

cope

対処する

Meaning

to deal effectively with something difficult

Example

She had to cope with a lot of pressure at work.

彼女は仕事で大きなプレッシャーに対処しなければなりませんでした。

B2 noun /ˈsiːkər/

seeker

探求者

Meaning

a person who is looking for something, especially knowledge or truth

Example

The seeker traveled far to find the answers to his questions.

探求者は自分の質問に対する答えを見つけるために遠くまで旅しました。

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 verb /wɪp/

whip

ムチで打つ

Meaning

to strike or beat with a flexible instrument such as a rope or cord

Example

The trainer whipped the horse to make it run faster.

トレーナーは馬を速く走らせるために鞭で打った。

B2 adjective /ˈtʃiːzi/

cheesy

安っぽい/過度に感傷的

Meaning

tacky, overly sentimental, or cheap in quality

Example

The movie was funny but a bit too cheesy.

映画は面白かったけど、ちょっと安っぽすぎた。

B2 noun /vaɪn/

vine

つる植物

Meaning

a climbing or trailing plant with long stems; a plant that produces grapes

Example

The vine climbed up the wall and covered it with green leaves.

そのつる植物は壁を登り、緑の葉で覆った。

B2 verb /rɪˈfreɪn/

refrain

控える

Meaning

To hold oneself back from doing something.

Example

Please refrain from smoking in this area.

このエリアでの喫煙はご遠慮ください。

B2 adjective /ˈɒp.ʃən.əl/

Optional

任意

Meaning

not compulsory; left to choice

Example

Wearing a tie is optional for this event.

このイベントではネクタイの着用は任意です。

B2 noun /ˈreɪ.zən/

Raisin

レーズン

Meaning

dried grape

Example

She added raisins to the oatmeal cookies for extra sweetness.

彼女はオートミールクッキーに甘さを加えるためにレーズンを加えました。

B2 adjective /ɪkˈsprɛsɪv/

expressive

表現力豊かな

Meaning

Effectively conveying thought or feeling.

Example

Her eyes were so expressive that no words were needed.

彼女の目はとても表現力豊かで、言葉は必要なかった。

B2 noun /ˌsɛkʃuˈæləti/

sexuality

セクシュアリティ

Meaning

a person's capacity for sexual feelings and orientation

Example

She spoke openly about her sexuality and identity.

彼女は自分のセクシュアリティとアイデンティティについてオープンに話しました。

B2 adverb /ɪkˈsplɪsɪtli/

explicitly

明確に

Meaning

in a clear and detailed manner, leaving no room for confusion or doubt

Example

The instructions were explicitly written to avoid any confusion.

指示は明確に書かれており、混乱を避けるためです。

B2 noun/verb /dɪˈspjuːt/

dispute

争い, 論争

Meaning

a disagreement or argument about something important

Example

The two countries are in dispute over the border issue.

二国間で国境問題について争いが続いています。

B2 noun /ˈen.tə.praɪz/

Enterprise

企業、特に大胆で複雑なプロジェクト

Meaning

a project or undertaking, especially a bold or complex one

Example

The space exploration enterprise required years of planning and preparation.

宇宙探査企業には何年もの計画と準備が必要でした。

B2 noun /ˈvæn.ɪ.ti/

Vanity

虚栄心

Meaning

excessive pride in one's appearance or achievements; the quality of being worthless or pointless

Example

Her vanity made her spend hours looking at herself in the mirror.

彼女の虚栄心は、鏡の前で何時間も自分を見つめさせた。

B2 noun /ˈkʌt.lət/

Cutlet

カツレツ

Meaning

a small piece of meat, especially veal or lamb, for frying or grilling

Example

She served delicious chicken cutlets for dinner.

彼女は夕食に美味しいチキンカツレツを出しました。

B2 adjective/noun /ˈmaɪ.nər/

minor

小さい / 未成年

Meaning

less important, serious, or significant; a person under the legal age

Example

Luckily, the accident caused only minor injuries.

幸運にも、事故は軽いけがだけを引き起こしました。

B2 verb /ˈsɪmplɪfaɪ/

simplify

簡単にする

Meaning

to make easier to understand or do; to reduce complexity

Example

The teacher simplified the complex equation for the students.

教師は生徒のために複雑な方程式を簡単にしました。

B2 verb /ˈruːɪn/

ruin

台無しにする

Meaning

to destroy or damage beyond repair; to spoil completely

Example

Heavy rain could ruin our picnic plans.

強い雨が私たちのピクニックの計画を台無しにするかもしれません。

B2 noun /ˈmɛtəfɔːr/

metaphor

幸せ

Meaning

A figure of speech in which a word or phrase is applied to something to which it is not literally applicable.

Example

Time is a thief is a common metaphor for how quickly life passes.

彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、自分の幸せを隠せなかった。

B2 noun /ɔːrˈɡæn.ɪk ˈfɑːr.mɪŋ/

organic farming

有機農業

Meaning

Farming method that avoids synthetic chemicals and fertilizers, using natural methods instead.

Example

Organic farming improves soil health and reduces pollution.

オーガニックファーミングは土壌の健康を改善し、汚染を減らします。

B2 noun, verb /steɪk/

stake

株式, リスク

Meaning

A share or interest in a business or venture; to risk or support something of value.

Example

He has a major stake in the new company.

彼は新しい会社に大きな利害関係を持っています。

B2 noun /ˈlɪb.ər.ti/

Liberty

自由

Meaning

the state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions imposed by authority on one's way of life, behavior, or political views

Example

The Statue of Liberty represents freedom and democracy.

自由の女神は自由と民主主義を象徴しています。

B2 adjective /ˈθɔːtfəl/

thoughtful

思慮深い

Meaning

showing careful consideration or attention

Example

She gave a thoughtful response to every question asked.

彼女はすべての質問に対して思慮深い回答をしました。

B2 verb /θɔː/

thaw

解凍する

Meaning

to melt or cause to melt after being frozen

Example

The ice began to thaw in the sun.

氷は太陽の下で溶け始めました。

B2 adjective /ˈsoʊʃəbəl/

Sociable

社交的; 友好的; 外向的

Meaning

friendly and enjoys being with other people; outgoing

Example

She is very sociable and makes friends easily.

彼女はとても社交的で、簡単に友達を作ります。

B2 adjective /ˈdʒuːsi/

juicy

ジューシー

Meaning

Full of juice; succulent; also used to describe something exciting or scandalous.

Example

The steak was so juicy that it melted in my mouth.

ステーキはとてもジューシーで、口の中で溶けました。

B2 verb /dɪˈspoʊz/

dispose

処分する

Meaning

To get rid of something, or to arrange or incline towards something.

Example

He disposed of the old furniture responsibly.

彼は古い家具を責任を持って処分しました。

B2 noun /ˈskɒlərʃɪp/

scholarship

奨学金

Meaning

an award or grant to support a student's education

Example

She received a scholarship to study abroad.

彼女は留学するための奨学金を受け取りました。

B2 noun /ˈaʊtˌbreɪk/

outbreak

発生

Meaning

a sudden start or occurrence of something unpleasant, like disease or violence

Example

There was an outbreak of flu in the city.

街でインフルエンザが発生した。

B2 noun ˈmɒnjʊmənt

monument

記念碑

Meaning

A statue, building, or other structure erected to commemorate a notable person or event.

Example

A monument should honor his contributions.

記念碑は彼の貢献を讃えるべきです。

B2 noun /əˈluːmɪnəm/

aluminum

アルミニウム

Meaning

a lightweight silvery metal used for making cans, foils, and other items

Example

The airplane body is made of strong but light aluminum.

飛行機の機体は強いが軽いアルミニウムで作られています。

B2 noun /ˈek.oʊ/

Echo

エコー; 反響

Meaning

a sound that is reflected back; a repetition or imitation

Example

His voice created a clear echo in the empty cathedral.

彼の声は空の大聖堂で明確なエコーを作り出しました。