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B2 adjective kəˈləʊ.ni.əl

colonial

植民地の
Meaning
Relating to or characteristic of a colony or colonialism, especially involving the control of one country by another.
Example
Colonial rule suppressed local governance.
植民地支配は地元の政府を抑圧した。
B2 verb /ˌdɪsɪnˈfɛkt/

disinfect

消毒する
Meaning
to clean something thoroughly to destroy bacteria or viruses
Example
The nurse disinfected the wound before applying a bandage.
看護師は包帯を巻く前に傷を消毒しました。
B2 noun /ˈrerəti/

Rarity

珍しい状態; 普通でないもの、または希少なもの
Meaning
the state of being rare; something that is uncommon or scarce
Example
The antique vase was a rarity worth thousands of dollars.
その古代の花瓶は、数千ドルの価値がある珍しいものだった。
B2 noun/verb /dræft/

draft

ドラフト
Meaning
A preliminary version of a piece of writing; to prepare a preliminary version of a document.
Example
She finished the first draft of her novel.
彼女は小説の最初のドラフトを完成させました。
B2 verb /ˌriːəˈreɪndʒ/

rearrange

再配置する
Meaning
to change the order or position of something
Example
She decided to rearrange the furniture in her living room.
彼女はリビングルームの家具を再配置することに決めました。
B2 verb /ˈbjuːtɪfaɪ/

beautify

美化する
Meaning
to make something more beautiful or attractive
Example
The city plans to beautify the old park with trees and lights.
その都市は木や照明で古い公園を美化する計画です。
B2 noun /fluːt/

Flute

フルート
Meaning
a musical wind instrument with holes along its length that is played by blowing across a hole at one end
Example
He played a sweet melody on his flute.
彼は自分のフルートで甘いメロディーを演奏しました。
B2 adjective /ɪnˈtækt/

intact

完全
Meaning
Remaining whole, complete, and undamaged.
Example
Despite the storm, the old house remained intact.
嵐にもかかわらず、古い家は完全な状態を保っていました。
B2 verb /twiːk/

tweak

微調整
Meaning
to make small adjustments; to fine-tune something
Example
We need to tweak the design slightly.
デザインを少し調整する必要があります。
B2 noun /ˈpɒlən/

pollen

花粉
Meaning
fine powder produced by flowers, used in fertilization
Example
Bees collect pollen from flowers to make honey.
ミツバチは花から花粉を集めて蜂蜜を作ります。
B2 noun, verb /ræŋks/

ranks

ランク
Meaning
Positions within a group, especially in a hierarchy or organization.
Example
He quickly moved up the ranks of the army.
彼はすぐに軍隊のランクで上昇しました。
B2 noun ˌkɒm.prɪˈhɛn.ʃən

comprehension

理解
Meaning
The ability to understand something; understanding or grasp of knowledge.
Example
Reading improves vocabulary and comprehension skills.
読書は語彙力と理解力を向上させます。
B2 noun /wɔːrd/

ward

病棟
Meaning
A separate room in a hospital for patients; also a division of a city or a person under guardianship.
Example
She was admitted to the children's ward.
彼女は子供病棟に入院しました。
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 adjective /hɑːrʃ/

Harsh

厳しい; 荒い; 残酷な; 厳格な
Meaning
unpleasantly hard or rough in texture; cruel or severe
Example
The teacher gave harsh criticism about my work.
先生は私の仕事に厳しい批評をしました。
B2 adjective /ˈrʌs.ti/

Rusty

錆びた; 練習不足; 最近の練習不足による障害
Meaning
affected by rust; out of practice; impaired by lack of recent practice
Example
My piano skills are rusty after not playing for years.
何年もピアノを弾いていなかったので、私のピアノのスキルは錆びついています。
B2 noun /plænˈteɪʃən/

plantation

プランテーション
Meaning
a large area of land where crops are grown, often for commercial purposes
Example
The sugarcane plantation stretched for miles across the valley.
サトウキビのプランテーションは谷を越えて数マイルも広がっていました。
B2 verb /daɪˈvɜːrt/

divert

Meaning
to turn aside from a course; to redirect or entertain
Example
The police diverted traffic to a side road.
B2 noun /ˈnoʊ.ʃən/

Notion

概念
Meaning
a conception or belief about something; an idea or opinion
Example
She had a strange notion that someone was following her.
彼女は誰かが彼女を追っているという奇妙な概念を持っていた。
B2 adverb /səˈpəʊzɪdli/

supposedly

いわゆる
Meaning
used to show that something is believed or claimed to be true, though it may not be
Example
He is supposedly the best player on the team.
彼はチームで一番うまい選手だと言われている。
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 /ˈnoʊ.ɪŋ/

Knowing

知識; 洞察力; 賢い;
Meaning
showing awareness or understanding; perceptive; shrewd
Example
She gave him a knowing smile when he mentioned the secret.
彼は秘密に言及したとき、彼女は知っているような笑顔を見せた。
B2 noun /ˈʌndərkləʊðz/

underclothes

下着
Meaning
Clothing worn beneath outer clothes, such as underwear or lingerie
Example
He folded his underclothes neatly before packing them.
彼は下着を丁寧にたたんでから詰めた。
B2 verb /əˈkʌmplɪʃ/

accomplish

達成する
Meaning
to achieve or complete successfully
Example
She managed to accomplish all her goals for the year.
彼女はその年の目標をすべて達成することができました。
B2 adjective /ˈspiː.di/

Speedy

速い; 素早い; 機敏な;
Meaning
moving or happening quickly; fast
Example
The speedy delivery service arrived within an hour.
速い配送サービスは1時間以内に到着しました。
B2 noun /ˈʃuːtɪŋ/

shooting

撮影
Meaning
the action of shooting a gun, camera, or similar device
Example
The shooting of the movie took several months.
映画の撮影は数ヶ月かかりました。
B2 verb /maɪˈɡreɪt/

migrate

Meaning
To move from one region or habitat to another, especially regularly according to the seasons or for work.
Example
Birds migrate south during the winter.
B2 noun /ˈɪntərvəl/

interval

インターバル
Meaning
a period of time between two events or points; a pause or break in activity
Example
There was a short interval between the two performances.
二つの公演の間には短いインターバルがありました。
B2 noun /ˈɪmɪɡrənt/

immigrant

移民
Meaning
a person who comes to live permanently in a foreign country
Example
The city has welcomed many new immigrants this year.
今年、市は多くの新しい移民を迎えました。
B2 noun, verb /ˈædvɜːrt/

advert

Meaning
(noun) a notice or announcement in a public medium promoting a product, service, or event; (verb) to refer to something in speaking or writing
Example
The company placed an advert in the newspaper for the new position.
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 /kəmˈpoʊnənt/

component

コンポーネント
Meaning
a part or element of a larger whole, especially a machine or system
Example
The engine is the most important component of the car.
エンジンは車の最も重要なコンポーネントです。
B2 adverb /ɪˈfɪʃəntli/

efficiently

効率的に
Meaning
in a way that achieves maximum productivity with minimum wasted effort or expense
Example
She managed to complete the task efficiently within the deadline.
彼女は締め切り内に効率的にタスクを完了させました。
B2 verb /ˌoʊvərˈtɜrn/

overturn

覆す / 判決を覆す
Meaning
to turn something upside down or to reverse a decision or judgment
Example
The court decided to overturn the previous ruling.
裁判所は前回の判決を覆すことに決めました。
B2 noun /reɪdʒ/

rage

怒り
Meaning
intense anger or fury
Example
She shouted in a fit of rage after hearing the news.
彼女はそのニュースを聞いて怒りの叫び声を上げました。
B2 noun ˈwɪl.paʊər

willpower

意志力
Meaning
The ability to control your thoughts and actions in order to achieve what you want to do.
Example
Strong willpower is essential for achieving long-term goals.
強い意志力は長期的な目標を達成するために不可欠です。
B2 adjective /mjuːt/

Mute

無言の; 話せない; 音がない
Meaning
silent; unable to speak; without sound
Example
He remained mute during the entire meeting.
彼は会議中ずっと無言だった。
B2 adjective /ˈdɛntəl/

dental

歯科の
Meaning
relating to teeth or dentistry
Example
She goes for a dental checkup every six months.
彼女は6か月ごとに歯科検診を受けます。
B2 verb /spɪn/

spin

回転する
Meaning
To turn around quickly or cause something to rotate
Example
The dancer began to spin gracefully on the stage.
ダンサーはステージで優雅に回転を始めました。
B2 noun /ˈtɔːtʃər/

torture

拷問
Meaning
the action or practice of inflicting severe pain on someone as a punishment or to force them to do something
Example
He was subjected to torture during the interrogation.
彼は尋問中に拷問を受けました。
B2 noun /ˈliːf.lət/

Leaflet

チラシ; 広告
Meaning
a printed sheet of paper containing information or advertising and usually distributed free
Example
She handed out leaflets about the environmental campaign.
彼女は環境運動についてのチラシを配布しました。
B2 noun /ˈreɪ.zɪnz/

Raisins

レーズン
Meaning
dried grapes, often used in cooking and baking
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た。
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 noun /fɪst/

Fist

こぶし; 拳
Meaning
a person's hand when the fingers are bent in toward the palm and held there tightly
Example
He raised his fist in victory after winning the championship match.
彼はチャンピオンシップマッチで勝利した後、拳を上げた。
B2 adjective ˌpaɪəˈnɪə.rɪŋ

pioneering

先駆的
Meaning
Involving new ideas or methods; innovative and original.
Example
Pioneering efforts often lead to success.
先駆的な努力はしばしば成功につながります。
B2 verb /dɪˈzɒlv/

dissolve

Meaning
to melt or become liquid; to officially end or break up an agreement or organization
Example
The sugar will dissolve quickly in hot tea.
B2 verb /rɪˈtriːt/

retreat

撤退する
Meaning
to move back or withdraw from a position or situation
Example
The soldiers had to retreat after losing the battle.
兵士たちは戦いに負けた後、撤退しなければならなかった。
B2 verb /ɪmˈpaʊər/

empower

Meaning
To give someone the power or authority to do something; to make someone stronger or more confident.
Example
Education can empower people to improve their lives.
B2 noun /dɪsˈɡreɪs/

Disgrace

恥辱; 不名誉; 恥ずかしい
Meaning
loss of reputation or respect as the result of a dishonorable action; a shameful situation
Example
His arrest brought disgrace upon his entire family and reputation.
彼の逮捕は彼の家族全体と評判に恥辱をもたらした。
B2 verb/noun /vɛnt/

vent

通気 / 空気やガスが通る開口部
Meaning
to release air, gas, or strong emotions; an opening that allows air, gas, or liquid to pass
Example
She vented her frustration after the long meeting.
長い会議の後、彼女はフラストレーションを発散させました。
B2 noun /dɪˈdʌk.ʃən/

deduction

推論
Meaning
The process of reaching a conclusion through logical reasoning.
Example
His deduction from the evidence was accurate.
証拠から彼の推論は正確でした。
B2 noun /klɔː/

Claw

爪
Meaning
sharp curved nail on the foot of an animal or bird
Example
The cat extended its sharp claws to climb the tree.
猫は木に登るために鋭い爪を伸ばした。
B2 noun /ˈoʊ.vər ɡroʊθ/

Over growth

過剰成長
Meaning
excessive growth beyond normal size; too much development or expansion
Example
The overgrowth of weeds made the garden look untidy.
雑草の過剰な繁茂が庭を乱雑に見せた。
B2 noun ɪˈmjuː.nɪ.ti

immunity

免疫力
Meaning
The ability of an organism to resist a particular infection or toxin by the action of specific antibodies.
Example
A strong immunity protects against infections.
強い免疫力は感染症から守ります。
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 /ˈsɜːrkjəˌleɪt/

circulate

循環する, 動く
Meaning
to move continuously or freely through a closed system or area
Example
Air circulated freely in the open hall.
空気は開かれたホールで自由に循環していました。
B2 noun/adjective /ˈmɪnətʃər/ or /ˈmɪniətʃʊr/

miniature

ミニチュア版
Meaning
a very small version of something; small in scale or size
Example
The artist created a miniature model of the castle.
アーティストは城のミニチュアモデルを作りました。
B2 noun ˈkrɪt.ɪ.kəl ˈθɪŋ.kɪŋ

critical thinking

批判的思考
Meaning
The objective analysis and evaluation of an issue in order to form a judgment.
Example
Critical thinking helps in making informed decisions.
批判的思考は情報に基づいた意思決定に役立ちます。
B2 verb /ˈpɪnpɔɪnt/

pinpoint

正確に特定する
Meaning
to locate or identify something with precision
Example
The detective was able to pinpoint the exact location of the suspect.
探偵は容疑者の正確な場所を特定できました。
B2 noun, verb /ˈriːteɪl/

retail

小売
Meaning
the sale of goods to the public in small quantities for use or consumption rather than for resale
Example
The company specializes in the retail of clothing and accessories.
この会社は衣類とアクセサリーの小売を専門としています。
B2 noun /ˈɛksələns/

excellence

卓越
Meaning
the quality of being outstanding or extremely good
Example
The school is known for its academic excellence.
その学校は学術的な卓越性で知られています。
B2 noun /ɪsˈlɑːm/

islam

イスラム教
Meaning
the religion founded by the Prophet Muhammad, based on belief in one God (Allah)
Example
Islam emphasizes peace, justice, and compassion.
イスラム教は平和、正義、そして慈悲を強調します。
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 noun /ˈsɛntəmənt/

Sentiment

感情
Meaning
a feeling or opinion, especially one based on emotion; tender feelings of affection
Example
Public sentiment was strongly against the new policy.
世論は新しい政策に強く反対していた。
B2 adjective /ˈteɪst.fəl/

Tasteful

味わい深い; エレガント; 良いセンスのある
Meaning
showing good judgment in matters of style and beauty
Example
She decorated her home in a very tasteful manner.
彼女は非常にセンスの良い方法で家を飾りました。
B2 noun, verb /ˈblɒsəm/

blossom

花が咲く
Meaning
a flower or mass of flowers on a tree or plant; to develop or flourish
Example
The small garden began to blossom in spring.
小さな庭は春に花が咲き始めた。
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 adjective /ˌɪnɪˈfɪʃənt/

Inefficient

非効率的
Meaning
not achieving maximum productivity; wasteful of time or resources
Example
The old computer system was inefficient and wasted a lot of time.
古いコンピュータシステムは非効率的で、多くの時間を無駄にしました。
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。
B2 noun; adjective /ˌnɒnˈprɒfɪt/

non-profit

非営利の
Meaning
an organization that does not operate for profit and reinvests surplus to achieve social goals; not intended to make financial profit
Example
She works for a non-profit that provides free education to underprivileged children.
彼女は無料教育を提供する非営利団体で働いています。
B2 adjective /ˈsɜːdʒɪkəl/

surgical

外科手術に関連する
Meaning
relating to or involving surgery
Example
She underwent surgical treatment to repair the damage.
彼女は損傷を修復するために外科的治療を受けました。
B2 adjective /əˈten.tɪv/

Attentive

注意深い; 用心深い; 観察力のある
Meaning
careful to pay attention; alert and observant
Example
The attentive student listened carefully to every word the teacher said.
注意深い学生は、教師が言ったすべての言葉に注意深く耳を傾けました。
B2 noun ˈmɑːr.kɪt ɪˈkɒn.ə.mi

market economy

市場経済
Meaning
An economic system where production and pricing decisions are controlled by individuals and based on supply and demand.
Example
A market economy allows businesses to compete freely.
市場経済は企業が自由に競争できるようにします。
B2 noun ˌprɒd.ʌkˈtɪv.ɪ.ti

productivity

生産性
Meaning
The effectiveness of productive effort, especially in industry, as measured in terms of the rate of output per unit of input.
Example
Improved irrigation boosts productivity.
改善された灌漑は生産性を向上させる。
B2 adjective /əˈkaʊntəbl/

accountable

責任がある
Meaning
Required or expected to justify actions or decisions; responsible.
Example
Staying accountable helps reduce delays.
責任があることが遅延を減らすのに役立ちます。
B2 noun /ˈɪn.flu.ən.sər/

Influencer

インフルエンサー, 商品を勧める人
Meaning
A person with the ability to influence potential buyers of a product or service by promoting or recommending the items on social media.
Example
Social media influencers shape consumer preferences.
ソーシャルメディアのインフルエンサーは消費者の好みを形作っています。
B2 noun /ˈdrɔː.bæk/

Drawback

欠点; 不利な点; 問題
Meaning
a feature that renders something less acceptable; a disadvantage or problem
Example
The main drawback of living in the city is the high cost of housing.
都市での生活の主な欠点は高い住宅費です。
B2 verb, noun, adjective /baʊnd/

bound

制限された / 縛られた
Meaning
To move with large strides or jumps; also refers to being tied, limited, or certain.
Example
The dog bounded across the field with joy.
犬は喜んでフィールドを跳ねました。
B2 noun /ˈdɪpləmæt/

diplomat

外交官
Meaning
An official representing a country abroad; a person skilled in dealing with people tactfully.
Example
The diplomat negotiated a peace agreement.
外交官は平和協定の交渉を行いました。
B2 noun /əˈkʌmplɪʃmənt/

accomplishment

達成
Meaning
something that has been achieved successfully
Example
Graduating from university was a major accomplishment for him.
大学を卒業することは彼にとって大きな達成でした。
B2 noun /pænˈdɛmɪk/

pandemic

パンデミック
Meaning
An outbreak of a disease that occurs on a global scale.
Example
The COVID-19 pandemic changed the world dramatically.
COVID-19パンデミックは世界を劇的に変えました。
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 /ˈkɔːr.əs/

Chorus

コーラス; 各節の後に繰り返される歌の一部
Meaning
a large organized group of singers; a part of a song that is repeated after each verse
Example
The school chorus performed beautifully at the annual concert.
学校のコーラスは年次コンサートで素晴らしいパフォーマンスをしました。
B2 adjective /kruːd/

crude

原油
Meaning
in a natural or raw state; not yet processed or refined
Example
The crude oil is processed into fuel and chemicals.
原油は燃料や化学薬品に加工されます。
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 /ˌspeʃiˈælɪti/

Speciality

専門分野
Meaning
a particular area of activity or interest that someone focuses on; expertise in a specific field
Example
His speciality is Italian cuisine.
彼の専門分野はイタリア料理です。
B2 noun rɪˈzɪl.i.əns

resilience

レジリエンス
Meaning
The ability to recover quickly from difficulties; toughness.
Example
Testing the resilience of wood is crucial.
木材のレジリエンスをテストすることは非常に重要です。
B2 adjective /ˈprɛf(ə)rəb(ə)l/

preferable

好ましい
Meaning
more desirable or suitable; better than something else
Example
It is preferable to take the train rather than drive in heavy traffic.
渋滞時には車を運転するより、電車を利用する方が好ましい。
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 verb /əˈsɛmbəl/

assemble

集める
Meaning
to gather or bring together in one place
Example
The students assembled in the hall for the meeting.
学生たちは会議のためにホールに集まりました。
B2 noun /ˌspɛsɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

specification

仕様書
Meaning
a detailed description or assessment of something
Example
The product specification includes all the necessary details.
製品の仕様書にはすべての必要な詳細が含まれています。
B2 noun /ˌɪmpərˈfɛkʃən/

imperfection

不完全
Meaning
a flaw, defect, or weakness; the state of being imperfect
Example
She accepted her imperfection as part of being human.
彼女は人間であることの一部として自分の不完全さを受け入れた。
B2 adjective /ˈtrʌst.wɜː.ði/

Trustworthy

信頼できる
Meaning
able to be relied on as honest or truthful; deserving of trust
Example
He is a trustworthy friend who always keeps his promises.
彼はいつも約束を守る信頼できる友人です。
B2 verb /ˈbætər/

batter

繰り返し打つ
Meaning
To strike repeatedly with force.
Example
The waves battered the shoreline all night.
波が一晩中海岸を打ちました。
B2 verb /həˈræs/

harass

嫌がらせ
Meaning
to persistently annoy or torment someone
Example
The employees complained that their boss harassed them.
従業員は上司が彼らを嫌がらせたと不満を言った
B2 verb /ænˈtɪsɪˌpeɪt/

anticipate

予期する
Meaning
to expect or look forward to something; to realize or foresee in advance
Example
We anticipate a large crowd at the event.
イベントには大勢の人が来ると予想しています。
B2 adjective /self səˈfɪʃənt/

Self-sufficient

自給自足
Meaning
able to provide for oneself without depending on others
Example
The farm is completely self-sufficient in producing vegetables.
その農場は野菜の生産に完全に自給自足です。
B2 noun /ˈfaʊn.dər/

Founder

創設者
Meaning
a person who establishes an institution or settlement; someone who starts or creates something
Example
Steve Jobs was the co-founder of Apple Inc. and revolutionized personal computing.
スティーブ・ジョブズはApple Inc.の共同創設者で、個人用コンピュータを革新しました。
B2 adjective /ˈheɪsti/

Hasty

急いだ; 慌ただしい
Meaning
done or acting with excessive speed or urgency; hurried
Example
Don't make hasty decisions when you're angry.
怒っているときに急いだ決定をしないでください。
B2 noun /ˈskɒl.ər/

Scholar

学者; アカデミック
Meaning
a person who has studied a subject for a long time and knows a lot about it; an academic
Example
The renowned scholar published several books on ancient history.
有名な学者は古代の歴史に関する本をいくつか出版しました。
B2 noun ˌdedɪˈkeɪʃn

dedication

献身
Meaning
The quality of being dedicated or committed to a task or purpose; devotion.
Example
His dedication laid the foundation of Indian science.
彼の献身はインディアの科学の基盤を築いた。
B2 noun /ˈdɔːr.mæt/

Door-mat

ドアマット
Meaning
a mat placed in front of a door for wiping feet
Example
Please wipe your feet on the door-mat before entering the house.
家に入る前にドアマットで足を拭いてください。
B2 adjective /kənˈdʒɛstɪd/

congested

渋滞
Meaning
Blocked up with too much traffic or crowding.
Example
The road was congested during rush hour.
ラッシュアワー中、道路は渋滞していました。
B2 noun /ˈhæn.di.krɑːft/

Handicraft

手工芸
Meaning
an activity involving the making of decorative domestic or other objects with the hands; handmade artistic work
Example
The local market featured beautiful handicrafts made by skilled artisans from the region.
地元の市場では、その地域の熟練した職人によって作られた美しい手工芸が展示されていました。
B2 noun /ˈɑːrm.pɪt/

Armpit

脇の下
Meaning
the hollow area under the arm where it joins the shoulder
Example
He applied deodorant to his armpit.
彼は脇の下にデオドラントを塗った。
B2 adjective /ˈθɔːtˌproʊvɪkɪŋ/

thought-provoking

考えさせる
Meaning
stimulating careful consideration or thought
Example
The movie was deeply thought-provoking and left a lasting impression.
その映画は深く考えさせられ、永続的な印象を残しました。
B2 noun /ˈeɪ.prən/

apron

Meaning
A protective garment worn over the front of one's clothes to keep them clean, especially while cooking.
Example
She tied an apron around her waist before cooking dinner.
B2 adjective /rɪˈstrɪk.tɪd/

Restricted

制限された; 制御された; 制限付き
Meaning
limited or controlled; subject to restrictions
Example
Access to this area is restricted to authorized personnel only.
このエリアへのアクセスは、認可されたスタッフのみが制限されています。
B2 adjective /əˈlaɪd/

Allied

連合; 同盟; つながり
Meaning
joined by agreement or treaty; associated; connected
Example
The allied forces worked together during the war.
連合軍は戦争中に一緒に働いた。
B2 adjective /ˌdɪsəˈbiːdiənt/

Disobedient

不従順な
Meaning
refusing to obey rules or authority; rebellious
Example
The disobedient child refused to follow the rules.
その不従順な子供はルールに従うことを拒否しました。
B2 noun, verb /rɪˈzɔːrt/

resort

リゾート / 最後の手段
Meaning
A place for rest or recreation; to turn to something for help or solution.
Example
They stayed at a beach resort during their vacation.
彼らは休暇中にビーチリゾートに滞在しました。
B2 noun trænˈzɪʃ.ən

transition

移行
Meaning
The process or a period of changing from one state or condition to another.
Example
The transition from fossil fuels to renewables is vital.
化石燃料から再生可能エネルギーへの移行は重要です。
B2 verb /ˌoʊvərˈteɪk/

overtake

追い越す
Meaning
to catch up with and pass someone or something; to surpass
Example
The runner managed to overtake his competitor in the final lap.
ランナーは最後の周回で競争相手を追い越しました。
B2 adjective /ˌprɒb.ləˈmæt.ɪk/

Problematic

問題のある; 問題を引き起こす
Meaning
causing problems; troublesome; difficult to deal with
Example
The new policy changes are problematic and need to be reviewed.
新しい政策変更は問題があり、再評価する必要があります。
B2 noun, verb /ræmp/

ramp

ランプ
Meaning
a sloping surface joining two different levels; as a verb, to increase or rise sharply
Example
The car drove up the ramp into the parking garage.
車は駐車場のランプを上がった。
B2 noun ˈikoʊ ˈfrɛndli tɛkˈnɑləʤiz

eco-friendly technologies

エコフレンドリー技術
Meaning
Technologies that are designed to minimize environmental impact and promote sustainability.
Example
Eco-friendly technologies can mitigate pollution.
エコフレンドリー技術は汚染を軽減することができます。
B2 noun /ˈsiː.krə.si/

Secrecy

秘密
Meaning
the practice of keeping something secret; the state of being kept hidden
Example
The project was conducted in complete secrecy.
そのプロジェクトは完全に秘密の中で行われました。
B2 noun /ˈɡæl.ək.siːz/

galaxies

銀河
Meaning
Large collections of stars, gas, and dust held together by gravity.
Example
Distant galaxies hold clues about the early universe.
遠くの銀河は初期の宇宙についての手がかりを持っています。
B2 noun ˈsɛv.ən ˈwʌn.dərz

Seven Wonders

七不思議
Meaning
The seven most remarkable and famous structures in the world, representing architectural feats and cultural significance.
Example
The Seven Wonders of the world reflect human brilliance.
世界の七不思議は人類の素晴らしさを反映しています。
B2 noun /ˈfɒsɪl/

fossil

化石
Meaning
the remains or impression of a prehistoric plant or animal embedded in rock
Example
The fossil of a dinosaur was discovered in the mountains.
山で恐竜の化石が発見されました。
B2 noun /biːd/

Bead

ビーズ
Meaning
a small round object with a hole through it for threading
Example
She made a necklace with colorful beads.
彼女はカラフルなビーズでネックレスを作った。