B2 adjective /ˈkɒmɪkəl/

comical

滑稽な

Meaning

Funny in a strange or silly way; amusing.

Example

His comical expressions made everyone laugh.

彼の滑稽な表情は皆を笑わせました。

B2 verb /ˈklæsɪfaɪ/

classify

Meaning

to arrange or organize into categories or groups

Example

The librarian classified the books by subject.

B2 adjective /kəmˈpɛlɪŋ/

compelling

魅力的な

Meaning

Evoking interest, attention, or admiration in a powerful way.

Example

She gave a compelling speech about climate change.

彼女は気候変動について魅力的なスピーチをしました。

B2 noun /kənˈspɪrəsi/

conspiracy

陰謀

Meaning

A secret plan by a group to do something unlawful or harmful.

Example

The police uncovered a conspiracy to overthrow the government.

警察は政府を転覆させる陰謀を暴露した。

B2 noun /kɒk/

Cock

雄鶏

Meaning

an adult male chicken

Example

The cock crowed loudly at dawn to wake everyone up.

雄鶏は夜明けに大声で鳴き、皆を起こしました。

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 noun /ˈkaʊn.səl.ɪŋ/

counselling

カウンセリング

Meaning

the process of giving professional guidance and support to help someone deal with personal, social, psychological, or career-related problems

Example

She decided to seek counselling to manage stress and anxiety.

彼女はストレスを管理するためにカウンセリングを受けた。

B2 noun /kəˈθɒlɪsɪzəm/

catholicism

カトリック教

Meaning

The faith, practice, and church order of the Roman Catholic Church.

Example

Catholicism has a long history and rich traditions.

カトリック教には長い歴史と豊かな伝統があります。

B2 noun /kəmˈplek.ʃən/

Complexion

肌の色

Meaning

the natural color, texture, and appearance of a person's skin, especially on the face

Example

Her fair complexion glowed beautifully in the morning sunlight.

彼女の明るい肌は朝の光の中で美しく輝いていました。

B2 noun/verb /ˈkɒmplɪmənt/

complement

補完

Meaning

something that completes or goes well with something; to add something that enhances or improves

Example

The scarf complements her outfit perfectly.

スカーフは彼女の服装を完璧に補完します。

B2 noun /ˈkɒləni/

colony

植民地

Meaning

a territory or community controlled by another country or group of people

Example

India was once a British colony.

インディアはかつてイギリスの植民地でした。

B2 adjective /ˌkɒn.fɪˈden.ʃəl/

Confidential

機密; 私的; 秘密として保持することを意図する

Meaning

secret; private; intended to be kept secret

Example

Please keep this information confidential.

この情報は機密として取り扱ってください。

B2 noun /ˈkʊk.uː/

Cuckoo

カッコウ

Meaning

a bird known for its distinctive call and for laying eggs in other birds' nests

Example

We heard the cuckoo calling from the forest early in the morning.

朝早く、森の中でカッコウの声を聞きました。

B2 adjective ˈkʌtɪŋ ˌɛdʒ

cutting-edge

最先端, 革新的, 最先端技術

Meaning

The most advanced or innovative; at the forefront of development.

Example

This company develops cutting-edge technology.

この会社は最先端技術を開発しています。

B2 verb /kɑːrv/

carve

Meaning

To cut or shape something, especially wood or stone, into a desired form.

Example

The artist carved a beautiful statue out of marble.

B2 noun /ˈkaʊnsəlɪŋ/

counseling

カウンセリング

Meaning

professional guidance or therapy to help resolve personal or psychological problems

Example

She decided to go for counseling after feeling stressed for months.

数ヶ月間ストレスを感じた後、彼女はカウンセリングを受けることを決意しました。

B2 adjective ˌkɒn.trəˈvɜː.ʃəl

controversial

論争の的

Meaning

Giving rise to public disagreement or heated discussion.

Example

The policy remains controversial.

その政策は論争を呼び起こし続けています。

B2 noun kəˈmɪʃ.ən

commission

委員会

Meaning

An official group of people entrusted by a government with a particular function.

Example

The commission recommends constitutional reforms.

委員会は憲法改正を提案します。

B2 verb /kənˈstreɪn/

constrain

制限する

Meaning

to limit or restrict someone or something; to force or compel

Example

The new regulations constrain businesses from polluting the environment.

新しい規制は企業が環境を汚染するのを制限しています。

B2 noun /ˈtʃer.i ˌblɒs.əm/

Cherry Blossom

さくらの花

Meaning

the pink or white flowers of a cherry tree that bloom in spring

Example

The cherry blossoms bloom beautifully in April.

桜の花は4月に美しく咲きます。

B2 adjective /kəmˈpætəbl/

compatible

互換性のある

Meaning

Able to exist or work together without conflict; harmonious.

Example

This software is compatible with both Windows and Mac systems.

このソフトウェアはWindowsとMacの両方のシステムと互換性があります。

B2 adverb /ˈkrɪtɪkli/

critically

重大に

Meaning

in a way that expresses disapproval or a very serious, important way

Example

He was critically injured in the accident.

彼は事故で重傷を負った。

B2 noun /ˈsen.tɪ.piːd/

Centipede

ムカデ

Meaning

a long thin creature with many legs that lives in dark places

Example

I found a centipede crawling under the rock.

私は岩の下でムカデが這っているのを見つけました。

B2 noun /kraɪst/

christ

キリスト

Meaning

the title given to Jesus, considered the Messiah in Christianity

Example

Christ is central to Christian faith.

キリストはキリスト教信仰の中心です。

B2 adjective /ˌkrɒnəˈlɒdʒɪkəl/

chronological

時系列

Meaning

Arranged in the order in which events happened.

Example

The events were listed in chronological order.

イベントは時系列でリストされました。

B2 noun kənˌtæm.ɪˈneɪ.ʃən

contamination

汚染

Meaning

The process of making something less pure by exposure to or addition of a poisonous or polluting substance.

Example

Contamination of air leads to health issues.

空気の汚染は健康に問題を引き起こします。

B2 noun /ˈsɜːrkɪt/

circuit

回路 / 電気回路

Meaning

A roughly circular line, route, or movement that starts and ends at the same place; also an electrical pathway.

Example

The runners completed the circuit around the park.

ランナーは公園の周りの回路を完了しました。

B2 adjective /ˈkɒŋ.kriːt/

Concrete

固体; 実際; 目に見える; 具体的

Meaning

solid; real; tangible; actual and specific

Example

We need concrete evidence to support our claims.

私たちは私たちの主張を支持するために具体的な証拠が必要です。

B2 noun /ˈkruː.əl.ti/

Cruelty

残酷; 非人道的な扱い; 苦痛を引き起こす行動

Meaning

behavior that causes pain or suffering to others; the quality of being cruel

Example

The documentary exposed the cruelty of factory farming to animals.

ドキュメンタリーは、工場式農業が動物に対して行う残酷さを暴露した。

B2 adjective /ˌkɒm.plɪˈmen.tər.i/

Complimentary

賛辞的な; 無料で提供される; 礼儀として提供された

Meaning

expressing praise or admiration; given or supplied free of charge as a courtesy

Example

The hotel offers complimentary breakfast for all guests.

ホテルはすべてのゲストに無料の朝食を提供します。

B2 noun /ˌkɑm.pənˈseɪ.ʃən/

Compensation

補償; 報酬

Meaning

something given or received as an equivalent for services, debt, loss, injury, or suffering; payment or reward

Example

The company provided financial compensation to the workers injured in the accident.

会社は事故で負傷した労働者に対して経済的な補償を提供しました。

B2 noun /kənˈdʒes.tʃən/

congestion

渋滞

Meaning

A situation in which a place is too blocked or crowded, causing difficulties.

Example

Urban congestion leads to longer travel times.

都市の渋滞は、旅行時間を長くする原因です。

B2 adjective /ˈkɒnʃəs/

conscious

意識的

Meaning

Aware of and responding to one's surroundings; awake.

Example

She was fully conscious after the surgery.

手術後、彼女は完全に意識が戻った。

B2 verb /kəˈmɛns/

commence

開始する

Meaning

to begin or start something

Example

The ceremony will commence at noon.

式は正午に開始されます。

B2 noun/verb /ˈtʃɑːrtər/

charter

チャーター / レンタル

Meaning

a written document granting rights or privileges; to hire a vehicle or vessel for temporary use

Example

The company decided to charter a bus for the trip.

その会社は旅行のためにバスをチャーターすることに決めました。

B2 noun /kɔːrps/

corpse

遺体

Meaning

a dead body, especially of a human

Example

The police discovered a corpse in the abandoned house.

警察は廃墟の家で遺体を発見しました。

B2 verb /ˈkɒmbæt/

combat

戦う

Meaning

to fight against something, especially to reduce or stop it

Example

The government is taking steps to combat corruption.

政府は汚職と戦うための措置を講じています。

B2 noun /kɒt/

Cot

コット

Meaning

a small bed, especially a portable one or one for a baby

Example

The baby sleeps peacefully in her cot.

赤ちゃんは彼女のコットで安らかに眠っています。

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 verb /kənˈsoʊl/

console

慰める

Meaning

to comfort someone who is sad or disappointed; to provide solace

Example

She tried to console her friend after the loss.

彼女は失った後、友達を慰めようとしました。

B2 noun /ˌkoʊəˈlɪʃən/

coalition

連立

Meaning

a temporary alliance of distinct parties, persons, or states for joint action

Example

Several parties formed a coalition to pass the new law.

いくつかの政党が新しい法律を通すために連立を組んだ。

B2 adjective /kəʊˈɒpərətɪv/

cooperative

協力的

Meaning

willing to work or act together with others for a common purpose

Example

She was very cooperative during the interview process.

彼女は面接の過程で非常に協力的でした。

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 adjective /kənˈvɜːrtəbl/

convertible

オープンカー、屋根が折りたためる車

Meaning

able to be changed into a different form or use; also a car with a roof that can be folded down

Example

She drove her new convertible along the coastal road.

彼女は新しいオープンカーで沿岸道路を走った。

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 verb /kriːp/

creep

這う

Meaning

to move slowly and quietly; to make someone feel uncomfortable

Example

She crept quietly up the stairs to avoid waking anyone.

彼女は誰も起こさないように静かに階段を上がった。

B2 noun /ˈkænvəs/

canvas

Meaning

A strong, coarse cloth used for tents, sails, or painting.

Example

The artist prepared a canvas for his new painting.

B2 adjective /kənˈvɪnsɪŋ/

Convincing

説得力のある; 信頼できる; 説得力のある; 誰かに何かを信じさせることができる

Meaning

believable; credible; persuasive; able to make someone believe something

Example

His convincing argument won over the entire jury.

彼の説得力のある議論は全陪審員を納得させました。

B2 noun /kəmˈpliːʃən/

completion

完了

Meaning

the action or process of finishing something

Example

The completion of the project will take another few weeks.

プロジェクトの完了にはさらに数週間かかります。

B2 noun /kəˈlɑːʒ/

collage

コラージュ

Meaning

A piece of art made by sticking various materials such as photographs or paper onto a surface.

Example

She created a collage using old magazine pictures.

彼女は古い雑誌の写真を使ってコラージュを作りました。

B2 adjective /ˈsɛntɪɡreɪd/

centigrade

摂氏度 (センチグレード)

Meaning

Relating to the Celsius temperature scale, where water freezes at 0° and boils at 100°.

Example

The weather forecast predicted 30 degrees centigrade.

天気予報では30度セントグレードと予測されました。

B2 adjective /ˈkɒn.trər.i/

Contrary

反対の; 対立する;

Meaning

opposite in nature, direction, or meaning; completely different

Example

Contrary to popular belief, cats can be very social animals.

一般的な信念とは反対に、猫は非常に社交的な動物であることができます。

B2 noun /ˈkrɪstəl/

crystal

クリスタル

Meaning

a clear, transparent mineral or glass that forms a solid structure with regular patterns

Example

She wore a necklace made of sparkling crystal.

彼女はきらめくクリスタルのネックレスを身につけていました。

B2 verb /kənˈfaɪn/

confine

閉じ込める

Meaning

to restrict someone or something within certain limits; to keep someone in a closed space

Example

The prisoner was confined to his cell for 23 hours a day.

囚人は1日に23時間、自分の独房に閉じ込められた。

B2 verb/noun /ˈsɛnsər/

censor

検閲

Meaning

to suppress or remove parts of books, films, or information considered offensive or harmful; a person who does this

Example

The government tried to censor the controversial film.

政府はその物議を醸す映画を検閲しようとしました。

B2 noun /ˈkɒmpoʊst/

compost

堆肥

Meaning

decayed organic matter used as fertilizer

Example

The gardener added compost to enrich the soil.

庭師は土壌を豊かにするために堆肥を追加しました。

B2 adjective /ˈtʃuːzi/

choosy

選り好み

Meaning

very careful in choosing; selective

Example

She is very choosy about the clothes she wears.

彼女は自分が着る服にとてもこだわりがあります。

B2 adjective /kəˈrɛspɒndɪŋ/

corresponding

対応する

Meaning

matching or related to something

Example

The corresponding page in the book explains the process in detail.

本の対応するページは、そのプロセスを詳細に説明しています。

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。

B2 verb /koʊˈɔːrdɪˌneɪt/

coordinate

調整する

Meaning

to organize people or things so that they work together effectively

Example

We need to coordinate our efforts to finish the project on time.

私たちはプロジェクトを時間通りに終わらせるために努力を調整する必要があります。

B2 verb /saɪt/

cite

引用する

Meaning

to quote; to mention as an example or proof

Example

The lawyer cites relevant case law.

弁護士は関連する判例法を引用します。

B2 adjective /ˈsel.jə.lər/

Cellular

細胞の

Meaning

relating to cells; consisting of cells; relating to mobile phone technology

Example

Cellular technology has revolutionized communication.

セルラー技術は通信を革新しました。

B2 adjective /ˈkælkjuleɪtɪd/

calculated

計算された

Meaning

Done with full awareness of the consequences; deliberate or carefully planned.

Example

Her calculated move gave her an advantage over her competitors.

彼女の計算された動きは競争相手に対して優位に立たせた。

B2 verb /ˈkɑːmpənseɪt/

compensate

補償する

Meaning

to give something to make up for loss or damage; to counterbalance

Example

The company will compensate employees for overtime work.

会社は残業に対して従業員に賠償金を支払う。

B2 noun /kənˈdʌktər/

conductor

指揮者 / 導体

Meaning

a person who directs a performance or someone who collects fares on public transport; or a material that conducts electricity

Example

The conductor waved his baton to start the orchestra.

指揮者はオーケストラを始めるためにバトンを振りました。

B2 noun /kənˈstɪtʃ.u.ənts/

constituents

構成要素

Meaning

Components or elements used to create something.

Example

Proteins and vitamins are essential constituents of a healthy diet.

プロテインとビタミンは健康的な食事の重要な構成要素です。

B2 noun /ˈkæt fɪʃ/

Cat fish

ナマズ

Meaning

a freshwater fish with whisker-like barbels around the mouth, commonly found in ponds and rivers

Example

Catfish is often fried and served with rice in Bengali cuisine.

ナマズはしばしば揚げられ、ベンガル料理ではご飯と一緒に出されます。

B2 noun /ˈkɑːmpaʊnd/

compound

化合物 / 閉鎖されたエリア

Meaning

a thing that is composed of two or more separate elements; an enclosed area with buildings

Example

The scientist studied the chemical compound in the lab.

科学者はラボで化学化合物を研究しました。

B2 noun /ˈkoʊ.brə/

Cobra

コブラ

Meaning

a venomous snake with a hood that can be spread when threatened

Example

The cobra raised its hood and hissed at the intruder.

コブラはフードを上げ、侵入者にシューっと音を立てました。

B2 noun /ˈkeɪ.ɒs/

Chaos

カオス; 混乱; 無秩序

Meaning

complete disorder and confusion; a state of total confusion with no order

Example

The earthquake caused chaos in the city as buildings collapsed and people panicked.

地震は都市でカオスを引き起こし、建物が崩れ、人々がパニックに陥った。

B2 noun /ˌkɑːrboʊˈhaɪdreɪt/

carbohydrate

炭水化物

Meaning

a nutrient that provides energy, found in foods like rice, bread, and sugar

Example

Rice and potatoes are rich in carbohydrates.

ご飯とポテトは炭水化物が豊富です。

B2 verb /ˌkoʊ.ɪnˈsaɪd/

coincide

一致する

Meaning

To occur at the same time or to be in agreement.

Example

The meeting coincided with her birthday.

会議は彼女の誕生日と一致しました。

B2 noun /kəˈdɛt/

cadet

士官候補生

Meaning

A young trainee in the armed forces, police, or other organization.

Example

The cadet marched proudly in the parade.

士官候補生はパレードで誇らしげに行進した。

B2 verb /kənˈsɜːrv/

conserve

Meaning

to protect something from harm or destruction; to use resources carefully to avoid waste

Example

We must conserve water during the dry season.

B2 noun /ˈklær.ɪ.ti/

clarity

明確さ

Meaning

The quality of being coherent and intelligible; transparency or lucidity.

Example

The speaker's clarity made the concept easy to understand.

スピーカーの明確さが概念を理解しやすくしました。

B2 adjective /ˈsɪn.ɪ.kəl/

cynical

皮肉な

Meaning

Believing that people are motivated by self-interest; distrustful of human sincerity or integrity.

Example

She was cynical about the politician's promises.

彼女は政治家の約束に皮肉な態度を取っていた。

B2 adjective + noun kriˈeɪtɪv ɪɡˈzɪbɪts

creative exhibits

創造的な展示

Meaning

Artistic displays or presentations that show originality and imagination.

Example

The creative exhibits highlighted recycling possibilities.

創造的な展示はリサイクルの可能性を強調しました。

B2 noun /kraɪˈtɪəriən/

criterion

基準

Meaning

A standard or rule used to make a judgment or decision.

Example

Honesty is an important criterion for this job.

誠実はこの仕事にとって重要な基準です。

B2 noun /ˌkɑː.bəʊˈhaɪ.dreɪts/

carbohydrates

炭水化物

Meaning

Organic compounds consisting of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen, serving as a primary source of energy for the body.

Example

Whole grains are a great source of healthy carbohydrates.

全粒穀物は健康的なカーボハイドレートの素晴らしい源です。

B2 noun /ˈkɒmpɪtəns/

competence

能力

Meaning

the ability to do something successfully or efficiently

Example

Her competence as a manager impressed the board.

マネージャーとしての彼女の能力は、取締役会に感銘を与えました。

B2 adjective /kəmˈpæʃənət/

Compassionate

思いやりのある; 哀れみ深い

Meaning

feeling or showing sympathy and concern for others who are suffering

Example

The compassionate nurse took extra time to comfort the worried patients.

思いやりのある看護師は、心配している患者を慰めるために追加の時間を取った。

B2 noun kəˌlæbəˈreɪʃən

collaboration

協力

Meaning

The action of working with someone to produce or create something

Example

International collaboration is necessary to fight pollution.

国際的な協力は汚染と戦うために必要です。

B2 noun, verb /kloʊk/

cloak

クローク

Meaning

a loose outer garment; to cover, hide, or disguise

Example

The spy cloaked his identity with a false name.

スパイは偽名で自分の身元を隠した。

B2 noun kənˈsen.səs

consensus

コンセンサス

Meaning

A general agreement among all members of a group.

Example

Consensus was reached after long deliberation.

長い議論の後、コンセンサスが得られました。

B2 noun /ˈkɑːrɡoʊ/

cargo

貨物

Meaning

goods carried by a ship, plane, or other transport

Example

The ship was loaded with valuable cargo.

船は貴重な貨物で満載でした。

B2 adjective /ˈkaʊntləs/

countless

数えきれない

Meaning

too many to be counted; innumerable

Example

There are countless stars in the sky.

空には無数の星があります。

B2 noun, verb /kɜːrs/

curse

呪い

Meaning

a solemn wish that harm or misfortune should befall someone; a rude or offensive word or phrase; to utter offensive words or wish harm upon someone

Example

He cursed loudly when he realized he had lost his wallet.

彼は財布をなくしたと気づいて大声で悪態をついた。

B2 noun /ˈklaɪ.mæks/

Climax

クライマックス

Meaning

the most intense, exciting, or important point of something; the highest or most intense point in a process

Example

The movie reached its climax during the final battle scene.

映画は最後の戦闘シーンでクライマックスに達しました。

B2 noun /kənˈsɛnt/

consent

同意

Meaning

permission for something to happen or agreement to do something

Example

She gave her consent before the operation.

彼女は手術の前に同意を与えました。

B2 verb /ˈkɒnstɪtjuːt/

constitute

構成する

Meaning

To make up, form, or establish something.

Example

These documents constitute the legal agreement between the two parties.

これらの文書は、両者間の法的契約を構成しています。

B2 noun /kəˈlɛstərɒl/

cholesterol

コレステロール

Meaning

a fatty substance found in the blood, high levels of which can cause health problems

Example

High cholesterol can increase the risk of heart disease.

高コレステロールは心臓病のリスクを高める可能性があります。

B2 noun /kæf/

Calf

子牛

Meaning

a young cow or bull; young of various large mammals

Example

The calf stayed close to its mother.

子牛は母親の近くにいました。

B2 noun /ˈkloʊʒər/

closure

閉鎖

Meaning

the action or process of closing something, or the sense of finality or resolution.

Example

The closure of the company left many employees without jobs.

会社の閉鎖により、多くの従業員が職を失いました。

B2 noun ˈkɛmɪkəl weɪst

chemical waste

化学廃棄物

Meaning

Waste material from industrial or laboratory processes that contains harmful chemicals.

Example

Chemical waste pollutes water bodies.

化学廃棄物は水域を汚染します。

B2 noun /ˌkɔːrpəˈreɪʃən/

corporation

株式会社

Meaning

A large company or group of companies that is legally recognized as a single entity.

Example

The corporation invested heavily in renewable energy projects.

そのコーポレーションは再生可能エネルギーのプロジェクトに多額の投資を行った。

B2 noun /sərˈkʌmfərəns/

circumference

円周

Meaning

the distance around the edge of a circle

Example

The teacher asked us to calculate the circumference of the circle.

先生は私たちに円周の長さを計算するように頼みました。

B2 verb /ˌkɒmprɪˈhɛnd/

comprehend

理解する

Meaning

to understand or grasp the meaning of something

Example

It is difficult to comprehend the scale of the disaster.

災害の規模を理解することは難しい。

B2 noun /ˈklɪərəns/

clearance

許可 / 承認

Meaning

official permission or authorization; the removal of something unwanted; the distance between two objects

Example

The pilot received clearance to land the plane.

パイロットは着陸許可を受けました。

B2 noun /kəˈrʌp.ʃən/

Corruption

腐敗

Meaning

dishonest or fraudulent conduct by those in power; the process of decay or decomposition

Example

The government launched a campaign to fight corruption in public offices.

政府は公共のオフィスでの腐敗と戦うためのキャンペーンを開始しました。

B2 verb kənˈdem

condemn

非難する

Meaning

To express complete disapproval of; to censure.

Example

The leaders condemned the actions as inhumane.

指導者たちはその行為を非人道的だと非難しました。

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 ˈkʌl.ɪ.nər.i

culinary

料理の

Meaning

Related to cooking or the preparation of food, especially in a sophisticated or professional manner.

Example

Culinary advancements enhance the dining experience.

料理の進歩は食事体験を向上させます。

B2 adjective ˌkɒm.prɪˈhen.sɪv

comprehensive

包括的

Meaning

Including or dealing with all or nearly all elements or aspects of something; complete and thorough.

Example

A comprehensive study enhances understanding.

包括的な研究は理解を深めます。

B2 noun /ˈklɒzɪt/

closet

クローゼット

Meaning

a small room or enclosed space used for storing clothes or other things

Example

She keeps her winter coats in the closet near the door.

彼女は冬のコートをドアの近くのクローゼットに保管しています。

B2 noun /ˈkæriər/

carrier

運送業者

Meaning

A person or thing that carries, transports, or conveys something; also an organization that provides transport services.

Example

The airline is the largest carrier in the country.

その航空会社は国で最も大きな運送業者です。

B2 noun /kɔːrd/

chord

和音

Meaning

A group of musical notes played or sung together; also a straight line segment joining two points on a curve.

Example

She strummed a simple chord on the guitar.

彼女はギターでシンプルな和音を弾いた。

B2 verb /kənˈsiːd/

concede

Meaning

to admit something is true or valid, often reluctantly

Example

She finally conceded that she was wrong.

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 /ˈkaʊnsɪlər/

councilor

市議会議員

Meaning

an elected member of a council, especially a local government body

Example

The councilor held a public meeting to discuss local issues.

市議会議員は地元の問題を議論するために公開会議を開きました。

B2 verb kəˈlæbəreɪt

collaborate

協力する

Meaning

To work jointly with others, especially in an intellectual endeavor; cooperate.

Example

Volunteers often collaborate with local organizations.

ボランティアは地元の組織とよく協力しています。

B2 noun /ˈkɒm.ɪt/

Comet

彗星

Meaning

a celestial object consisting of ice and dust that develops a tail when approaching the sun

Example

Halley's Comet appears in the sky every 76 years.

ハレー彗星は76年ごとに空に現れます。

B2 noun /ˈkʌmbæk/

comeback

カムバック

Meaning

A return to a former status or success after a period of decline.

Example

The singer made a remarkable comeback after years of silence.

歌手は何年もの沈黙の後、見事なカムバックを果たした。

B2 noun ˈkɔːrəl ˈriːfs

Coral Reefs

サンゴ礁

Meaning

Underwater structures made from calcium carbonate secreted by corals, forming diverse marine ecosystems.

Example

Saint Martin's Island is known for its coral reefs.

セント・マーチン島はそのサンゴ礁で知られています。

B2 noun /ˈkɔːtruːm/

courtroom

Meaning

a room in which legal cases are heard and decided by a judge

Example

The witness was called to testify in the courtroom.

B2 noun /ˈkæp.sɪ.kəm/

Capsicum

ピーマン

Meaning

sweet pepper; bell pepper; colorful vegetable used in cooking

Example

Add red and green capsicum to make the dish colorful and nutritious.

赤と緑のピーマンを加えて、料理を色鮮やかで栄養満点にしましょう。

B2 noun/verb /kəˈmjuː.tɪŋ/

commuting

通勤

Meaning

Regular travel to and from workplace, daily journey for work.

Example

He spends two hours commuting to work every day.

彼は毎日仕事に行くために2時間通勤します。

B2 noun ˌkɒn.ekˈtɪv.ɪ.ti

connectivity

接続性

Meaning

The state of being connected or interconnected; the capacity for the interconnection of platforms, systems, and applications.

Example

Improved connectivity boosts economic development.

改善された接続性が経済発展を促進します。

B2 noun /ˈkæʃ.uː nʌt/

Cashew Nut

カシューナッツ

Meaning

a kidney-shaped nut with a creamy texture and mild flavor

Example

Cashew nuts are often used in cooking and as a healthy snack.

カシューナッツは、料理や健康的なおやつに使われることがよくあります。

B2 adjective ˌkæt.əˈstrɑː.fɪk

catastrophic

破壊的, 壊滅的

Meaning

Involving or causing sudden great damage or suffering.

Example

Climate change has catastrophic consequences.

気候変動は破滅的な影響を及ぼします。

B2 noun /ˈtʃɒp.ər/

Chopper

斧

Meaning

a tool with a heavy blade for chopping wood; a helicopter

Example

The lumberjack swung the chopper to cut down the tree.

伐採者は木を切るために斧を振った。

B2 verb /kənˈsɒl.ɪ.deɪt/

consolidate

統合する

Meaning

To combine things in order to make them more effective or easier to handle.

Example

The company aims to consolidate its market position.

会社は市場の地位を統合することを目指しています。