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B2 verb /kənˈsiːd/

concede

Meaning
to admit something is true or valid, often reluctantly
Example
She finally conceded that she was wrong.
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 /ˈiːtəbl̩/

eatable

食べられる
Meaning
suitable or safe for eating
Example
The berries are not only eatable but also quite tasty.
そのベリーは食べられるだけでなく、かなりおいしいです。
B2 noun sliːp ˌdɛprɪˈveɪʃən

sleep deprivation

睡眠不足
Meaning
The condition of not having enough sleep; lack of adequate sleep.
Example
Sleep deprivation can severely impact mental health.
睡眠不足は精神的な健康に深刻な影響を与える可能性があります。
B2 noun /ˈpaɪ.rə.si/

Piracy

海賊行為
Meaning
the practice of attacking and robbing ships at sea; the unauthorized use or reproduction of copyrighted material
Example
Software piracy costs companies billions of dollars annually.
ソフトウェアの海賊行為は毎年企業に数十億ドルの損失をもたらします。
B2 noun /ɪnˈtɛnt/

intent

意図
Meaning
the purpose or reason behind an action; a strong determination to do something
Example
Her intent was to improve the quality of education in the community.
彼女の意図はコミュニティの教育の質を向上させることでした。
B2 noun /ˌʌndəˈɡrædʒuət/

undergraduate

学部生
Meaning
a student who has not yet earned a bachelor's degree
Example
She is an undergraduate studying computer science.
彼女はコンピュータサイエンスを学んでいる学部生です。
B2 verb /skoʊld/

scold

叱る
Meaning
to criticize angrily; to rebuke
Example
The teacher scolded the students for being late.
先生は遅刻した学生を叱りました。
B2 noun /ˈvɪɡ.ər/

Vigour

身体的な力と健康; 努力、エネルギー、熱意
Meaning
physical strength and good health; effort, energy, and enthusiasm
Example
She approached her work with renewed vigour after the vacation.
休暇後、彼女は新たな活力で仕事に取り組みました。
B2 noun ˈlɪv.ɪŋ ˈstæn.dədz

living standards

生活水準
Meaning
The degree of wealth and material comfort available to a person or community; quality of life.
Example
High living standards improve satisfaction.
高い生活水準は満足度を向上させます。
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 /ʌnˈhɛlpfəl/

unhelpful

役に立たない
Meaning
not providing help or support; making a situation harder rather than easier
Example
His unhelpful attitude slowed down the entire project.
彼の役に立たない態度はプロジェクト全体を遅らせた。
B2 noun /wɔːmθ/

warmth

温かさ
Meaning
the quality or state of being warm in temperature or feeling
Example
She felt the warmth of the sun on her face.
彼女は顔に太陽の温もりを感じた。
B2 adjective /ˈfeɪvərəbəl/

favorable

好ましい
Meaning
expressing approval or support; advantageous
Example
The weather conditions were favorable for the outdoor event.
屋外イベントには好ましい天候でした。
B2 noun /ˈrɒbər/

robber

強盗
Meaning
a person who steals property from others, often using force or threat
Example
The robber was caught after a quick police chase.
素早い警察の追跡の後、強盗は捕まった。
B2 noun, verb /ˌɪnkənˈviːniəns/

inconvenience

不便
Meaning
trouble or difficulty caused to someone; to cause trouble or difficulty to someone
Example
We apologize for any inconvenience caused by the delay.
遅延によって生じた不便についてお詫びします。
B2 adjective /ˈhaɪˌprəʊfaɪl/

high-profile

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

sustainability

持続可能性
Meaning
The ability to be maintained at a certain rate or level; the avoidance of the depletion of natural resources in order to maintain ecological balance.
Example
Sustainability ensures long-term environmental health.
持続可能性は長期的な環境健康を保証します。
B2 verb /ˈɡrʌmbəl/

grumble

ぶつぶつ言う
Meaning
to complain quietly or in a low voice
Example
She often grumbles about the traffic.
彼女はよく交通渋滞についてぶつぶつ言います。
B2 adjective /rɪˈspɒn.sɪv/

Responsive

反応が早い
Meaning
reacting quickly and positively; readily reacting to suggestions or changes
Example
The website is very responsive and loads quickly on all devices.
そのウェブサイトは非常にレスポンシブで、すべてのデバイスで迅速に読み込まれます。
B2 verb /bɪˈwɛər/

beware

気をつける
Meaning
to be cautious or alert about a potential danger or problem
Example
Beware of the dog near the gate.
ゲート近くの犬に気をつけてください。
B2 noun /dɪˈfɛndər/

defender

ディフェンダー
Meaning
a person who protects someone or something from harm or attack
Example
The defender blocked the shot and saved the goal.
ディフェンダーはシュートをブロックし、ゴールを守った。
B2 noun /əˈfɛns/

offense

犯罪
Meaning
an illegal act; a crime
Example
The offense was committed in broad daylight.
その罪は昼間に犯されました。
B2 noun /ˈbrɔːd.bænd/

broadband

ブロードバンド
Meaning
a high-capacity transmission technique using a wide range of frequencies.
Example
Broadband internet has become a necessity in modern homes.
ブロードバンドインターネットは現代の家庭で必需品となっています。
B2 noun /ˈdʒæn.ɪ.tər/

Janitor

清掃員、管理人
Meaning
a person employed to clean and maintain a building; a caretaker
Example
The school janitor worked late every evening to ensure the classrooms were spotless.
学校の清掃員は、教室が清潔に保たれるように毎晩遅くまで働いていました。
B2 adverb /ˈfɔːrməli/

formally

正式に
Meaning
in a formal or official manner; according to established rules or conventions
Example
The agreement was formally signed by both parties.
その合意は両当事者によって正式に署名された。
B2 adjective ˈpeɪn.ləs

painless

痛みなし
Meaning
Not causing pain; involving little effort or stress.
Example
Modern methods ensure painless treatment.
現代の方法は痛みのない治療を保証します。
B2 verb /səbˈtrækt/

subtract

引く
Meaning
to take away a number or amount from another number or amount
Example
If you subtract 5 from 10, you get 5.
もし10から5を引いたら、5が得られます。
B2 adjective /ˌiːkəˈnɒmɪkl/

economical

経済的
Meaning
Careful in the use of resources; providing good value or efficiency.
Example
Driving a hybrid car is economical in the long run.
ハイブリッド車を運転することは長期的には経済的です。
B2 noun /ˈbækdrɒp/

backdrop

背景
Meaning
a painted cloth or other structure used behind a stage
Example
The backdrop for the play was a beautiful mountain scene.
その舞台の背景は美しい山の景色でした。
B2 noun /kwɪˈziːn/

cuisine

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

particle

粒子
Meaning
a very small piece or amount of something
Example
Dust particles floated in the air near the window.
窓の近くの空気中にほこりの粒子が浮かんでいました。
B2 noun /mɪˈθɒlədʒi/

mythology

Meaning
A collection of myths, especially belonging to a particular culture or religion.
Example
Greek mythology is filled with stories of gods and heroes.
B2 noun /ɪnˈrɪtʃ.mənt/

enrichment

豊かさ
Meaning
The action of improving or enhancing the quality or value of something.
Example
Cultural enrichment fosters a deeper understanding of traditions.
文化的な豊かさは伝統への深い理解を促進します。
B2 noun /ˌdaɪəɡˈnoʊsɪs/

diagnosis

Meaning
The identification of a disease, condition, or problem through examination of symptoms.
Example
The diagnosis confirmed that she had diabetes.
B2 noun /prɔːn/

Prawn

エビ
Meaning
a large marine crustacean similar to shrimp but typically bigger
Example
The chef prepared delicious prawn curry with coconut milk.
シェフはココナッツミルクでおいしいエビカレーを作りました。
B2 noun /ˌriːprəˈdʌkʃən/

reproduction

再生, 繁殖
Meaning
The process of producing offspring; the act of copying or duplicating.
Example
The textbook included a detailed diagram of human reproduction.
教科書には人間のリプロダクションの詳細な図が含まれていました。
B2 noun prɛsˈtiːʒ

prestige

名声
Meaning
Widespread respect and admiration felt for someone or something on the basis of a perception of their achievements or quality.
Example
The university has gained international prestige for its research.
その大学は研究で国際的な名声を得ました。
B2 verb /ɪˈlɪmɪneɪt/

eliminate

排除
Meaning
To completely remove or get rid of something.
Example
Eliminate time-wasting habits.
時間を無駄にする習慣を排除してください。
B2 noun /ˈmʌtn/

Mutton

羊肉
Meaning
meat from an adult sheep; lamb meat
Example
The restaurant serves delicious mutton curry with rice.
レストランはおいしい羊肉カレーを提供しています。
B2 noun /ˈmɜːrdərər/

murderer

殺人犯
Meaning
a person who unlawfully kills another human being with intent
Example
The murderer was caught by the police within hours.
殺人犯は数時間以内に警察に捕まった。
B2 verb /briːd/

breed

繁殖する, 飼育する
Meaning
to produce young animals; to reproduce; to keep animals for producing young
Example
They breed horses on their farm.
彼らは農場で馬を育てています。
B2 verb, noun /ˈkɒntɛst/

contest

競技, 挑戦
Meaning
verb: to compete or challenge; noun: a competition or dispute
Example
She decided to contest the election against the incumbent.
彼女は現職に対して選挙に挑戦することを決定しました。
B2 noun /ˈwɪzdəm/

Wisdom

知恵; 賢さ; 判断力
Meaning
the quality of having experience, knowledge, and good judgment; the soundness of an action or decision
Example
Age brings wisdom and experience.
年齢は知恵と経験をもたらす。
B2 noun /ˈbɒt.əl.nek/

bottleneck

ボトルネック
Meaning
Narrow path or obstruction, a place or situation where flow becomes slow.
Example
The narrow bridge is a major bottleneck during rush hour.
狭い橋はラッシュアワーの間、主要なボトルネックです。
B2 noun /ˈten.ənt/

Tenant

借家人
Meaning
a person who rents and occupies property owned by someone else
Example
The landlord met with the new tenant to sign the lease agreement.
家主は新しい借家人と会って、賃貸契約に署名しました。
B2 adjective /veɪn/

Vain

虚栄心; 無駄
Meaning
having excessive pride in one's appearance; futile or unsuccessful
Example
She spent hours in front of the mirror being quite vain.
彼女は鏡の前で何時間も過ごし、かなり虚栄心が強かった。
B2 noun /ˈlɪvər/

liver

肝臓
Meaning
a large organ in the body that cleans the blood and produces bile to help digest food.
Example
The liver plays a vital role in removing toxins from the body.
肝臓は体から毒素を取り除く重要な役割を果たします。
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 /kwəʊˈteɪʃən/

quotation

引用; 見積もり
Meaning
a group of words taken from a text or speech and repeated exactly; an estimated price given for goods or services
Example
The article opened with a famous quotation from Shakespeare.
その記事はシェイクスピアの有名な引用で始まった。
B2 verb /dɪsˈtɜːb/

disturb

邪魔する
Meaning
to interrupt or cause someone to stop what they are doing
Example
Please don’t disturb me while I’m studying.
勉強している間に私を邪魔しないでください。
B2 noun /əˈpɒstrəfi/

apostrophe

Meaning
A punctuation mark (') used to indicate possession or the omission of letters or numbers.
Example
You need an apostrophe in the word 'children’s'.
B2 adjective /ˈhɑːrtˌbreɪkɪŋ/

Heartbreaking

胸が痛むような; 心を打つ; 哀れな
Meaning
causing overwhelming distress; very sad or disappointing
Example
The documentary showed heartbreaking scenes of children in poverty.
ドキュメンタリーは貧困の中の子供たちの胸が痛むようなシーンを見せました。
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 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 /ˈæl.oʊ ˈvɪər.ə/

Aloe Vera

アロエベラ
Meaning
a succulent plant with thick fleshy leaves and medicinal properties; produces tubular flowers
Example
The aloe vera plant blooms with orange or yellow tubular flowers.
アロエベラの植物はオレンジ色や黄色のチューブ状の花を咲かせます。
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 /ˈsaɪrən/

siren

サイレン
Meaning
A device that makes a loud prolonged sound as a signal or warning; in mythology, a creature that lures sailors with enchanting songs.
Example
The police car passed with its siren blaring.
警察車両はサイレンを鳴らしながら通り過ぎました。
B2 noun /ˈθiːsɪs/

thesis

テーシス
Meaning
A long piece of writing on a particular subject, usually for a degree at a university.
Example
She spent two years writing her doctoral thesis.
彼女は博士論文を書くのに2年を費やしました。
B2 noun /taɪˈfuːn/

typhoon

台風
Meaning
a tropical storm in the region of the Indian or western Pacific oceans
Example
The typhoon caused severe flooding in the coastal areas.
台風は沿岸地域に甚大な洪水を引き起こしました。
B2 verb, noun, adjective /ˈtɛndər/

tender

提案 / 優しい
Meaning
to offer formally; soft and delicate in texture or character; a formal offer or proposal
Example
The company tendered its resignation to the board.
会社は取締役会に辞表を提出しました。
B2 noun /'ræd.ɪʃ/

Radish

ラディッシュ
Meaning
a small pungent edible root vegetable with white or red skin
Example
The farmer harvested fresh radishes from the garden.
農家は庭から新鮮なラディッシュを収穫しました。
B2 noun /ˈkʌvərɪdʒ/

coverage

報道
Meaning
The extent or scope of something, such as insurance protection or media reporting.
Example
The news channel provided extensive coverage of the event.
ニュースチャンネルはそのイベントを広範囲に報道しました。
B2 noun (plural) /ˈɑːrtɪˌfæks/

artifacts

遺物
Meaning
objects made by humans, often of historical or cultural importance
Example
Archaeologists discovered valuable artifacts in the ruins.
考古学者たちは遺跡で貴重な遺物を発見しました。
B2 adjective /məˈtjʊr/

mature

成熟した
Meaning
fully developed or grown, especially emotionally or intellectually
Example
She has become a mature and confident leader.
彼女は成熟した自信に満ちたリーダーになった。
B2 noun /ˈruːmər/

rumor

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

consistency

一貫性, 継続性
Meaning
The quality of always behaving or performing in a similar way; uniformity.
Example
Consistency in quality is key to customer satisfaction.
品質の一貫性は顧客満足の鍵です。
B2 verb /ˈtɪkəl/

Tickle

くすぐる
Meaning
to touch someone lightly to make them laugh; to amuse or please
Example
The feather tickles when it touches your skin.
羽毛があなたの肌に触れるとくすぐったい。
B2 noun /nɒt/

Knot

結び目
Meaning
a fastening made by tying a piece of string, rope, or something similar; a hard mass in wood
Example
The sailor tied a secure knot to anchor the boat safely.
船乗りはボートを安全に停泊させるためにしっかりとしたノットを結びました。
B2 verb /ˈwaɪdən/

widen

広げる
Meaning
to make or become wider or broader
Example
They plan to widen the road next year.
彼らは来年、道路を広げる予定です。
B2 noun /əˈnælədʒi/

analogy

類推
Meaning
A comparison between two things for the purpose of explanation or clarification.
Example
The teacher used the analogy of a tree to explain the structure of an essay.
先生はエッセイの構造を説明するために木の類推を使いました。
B2 noun /dɪˈpen.dəns/

Dependence

依存
Meaning
the state of relying on or needing someone or something for support; addiction
Example
His dependence on technology made it difficult for him to work without internet.
テクノロジーへの依存がインターネットなしでは仕事を困難にした。
B2 noun /ˈbʌf.ə.loʊ/

Buffalo

バッファロー
Meaning
a large wild ox with heavy horns; American bison
Example
The buffalo grazed peacefully in the meadow.
バッファローは草原で平和に草を食べていた。
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 adverb /ˈfɔːrmərli/

Formerly

以前は; 以前
Meaning
in the past; previously; at an earlier time
Example
The building was formerly a school but is now a community center.
その建物は以前は学校でしたが、今はコミュニティセンターです。
B2 noun kjuːz

cues

手がかり
Meaning
Signals or hints from conversation or environment that help understanding
Example
Facial expressions provide cues about a person's emotions.
顔の表情は人の感情に関する手がかりを提供します。
B2 noun /ˌrɪəlɪˈzeɪʃən/

realization

実現
Meaning
the act of becoming fully aware of something as a fact
Example
Her realization of the problem helped solve the issue.
彼女の問題の認識が問題解決に役立った。
B2 verb /ˈrendər/

render

提供する
Meaning
to provide or give; to make or cause to become
Example
The artist renders the scene beautifully.
アーティストはシーンを美しく表現します。
B2 adjective /ˈʃeɪm.fəl/

Shameful

恥ずかしい; 不名誉な; 恥ずかしい
Meaning
causing shame; disgraceful; embarrassing
Example
His shameful behavior embarrassed the entire family.
彼の恥ずかしい行動は家族全員を困惑させました。
B2 noun /ˈdreɪ.nɪdʒ/

drainage

排水
Meaning
the system or process by which water or other liquids are drained away
Example
Poor drainage caused flooding in the neighborhood.
悪い排水システムが近所での洪水を引き起こしました。
B2 verb /ɪnˈlaɪtən/

enlighten

幸福
Meaning
to give someone greater knowledge or understanding about a subject or situation
Example
The teacher tried to enlighten the students about ancient history.
彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、幸せを隠すことができませんでした。
B2 verb /ˈnæreɪt/

narrate

物語る
Meaning
To tell a story or describe events, often in detail.
Example
She will narrate the events of her journey to the audience.
彼女は観客に自分の旅の出来事を語るでしょう。
B2 noun /ˈtrɪl.jən/

trillion

トリリオン
Meaning
a number equal to 1,000 billion, or 10^12
Example
The company's worth has risen to over a trillion dollars.
その企業の価値は1兆ドル以上に上昇しました。
B2 adjective /səbˈstæn.ʃəl/

Substantial

実質的; かなりの; 重要な
Meaning
large in size, amount, or importance; considerable; significant
Example
There was a substantial increase in sales this quarter.
この四半期に売上は実質的に増加しました。
B2 noun /əˈlaʊəns/

Allowance

手当
Meaning
a sum of money paid regularly to a person; permission to do something
Example
Children receive a weekly allowance for helping with chores.
子供たちは家事の手伝いをすることで週刊手当を受け取ります。
B2 noun /ˌmɒdəˈreɪʃən/

moderation

Meaning
The avoidance of excess or extremes; keeping balance or within reasonable limits.
Example
He drinks wine in moderation.
B2 noun /baɪˈɒɡrəfi/

Biography

伝記
Meaning
an account of someone's life written by someone else; the story of a person's life
Example
I'm reading a fascinating biography of Albert Einstein.
私はアルバート・アインシュタインの魅力的な伝記を読んでいます。
B2 noun /ˈker.ə.siːn/

Kerosene

ケロシン
Meaning
a combustible hydrocarbon liquid widely used as a fuel in lamps and heating systems
Example
The old lamp burned kerosene to provide light during power outages.
古いランプは停電中に光を提供するためにケロシンを燃やしていました。
B2 verb /ˈkɒntəmpleɪt/

contemplate

Meaning
to think deeply and carefully about something; to consider thoughtfully
Example
She sat quietly to contemplate her future plans.
B2 noun/verb /bʌst/

bust

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

Informative

有益な
Meaning
giving or providing useful information; educational; instructive
Example
The documentary was very informative and educational.
そのドキュメンタリーはとても有益で教育的でした。
B2 adjective /ɪnˈstrʌkʃənəl/

instructional

教育的な
Meaning
providing knowledge or information; intended to teach
Example
The website offers many instructional videos for beginners.
このウェブサイトは初心者向けに多くの教育的なビデオを提供しています。
B2 verb /ɪkˈskluːd/

exclude

除外する
Meaning
To deliberately leave out or prevent someone or something from being included.
Example
The list excludes temporary workers.
リストは臨時労働者を除外しています。
B2 noun /ˈfɔːr.hed/

Forehead

額
Meaning
the part of the face above the eyebrows and below the hairline
Example
He wiped the sweat from his forehead.
彼は額から汗を拭った。
B2 adverb /ˈdɛspərətli/

desperately

必死に
Meaning
in a way that shows despair or great need
Example
He called for help desperately after the accident.
事故後、彼は必死に助けを求めた。
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 /ˌrep.ɪˈtɪʃ.ən/

Repetition

繰り返し
Meaning
the action of repeating something that has already been said or written
Example
Constant repetition helps students memorize vocabulary effectively.
継続的な繰り返しは、学生が語彙を効果的に覚えるのを助けます。
B2 verb /fjuːz/

fuse

融合する
Meaning
To join or blend two or more things together into one.
Example
The two metals fused under high heat.
二つの金属は高温で融合した。
B2 verb ˈɛkəʊd

echoed

反響する
Meaning
To repeat or resound; to be reminiscent of something.
Example
The words of gratitude echoed in his heart.
感謝の言葉が彼の心に反響した。
B2 adjective/verb /kəˈrʌpt/

corrupt

腐敗
Meaning
dishonest or morally wrong; to make something impure or evil
Example
The politician was accused of corrupt practices.
その政治家は腐敗行為で告発された。
B2 adjective ˌæs.trəˈnɒm.ɪ.kəl

astronomical

天文学的
Meaning
Relating to astronomy; extremely large in amount or extent.
Example
The astronomical price reflects its exclusivity.
天文学的な価格はその排他性を反映しています。
B2 noun /ˈhedʒhɒɡ/

Hedge-hog

ハリネズミ
Meaning
a small mammal with a spiny coat that can roll into a ball for defense
Example
The hedgehog rolled into a ball when it felt threatened.
ハリネズミは脅威を感じるとボールのように丸くなります。
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 verb /rɪˈfreʃ/

refresh

リフレッシュする
Meaning
to make fresh again; to restore energy
Example
A cold drink refreshes me on hot days.
暑い日には冷たい飲み物が私をリフレッシュさせます。
B2 noun /ˈwɑː.ʃər mæn/

Washer man

洗濯屋
Meaning
a person whose job is to wash clothes and linens for others
Example
The washer man collected dirty clothes from every household in the village.
洗濯屋は村のすべての家から汚れた服を集めました。
B2 noun /ˈoʊtˌmiːl/

oatmeal

オートミール
Meaning
A type of porridge made from ground oats, often eaten for breakfast.
Example
She eats a bowl of oatmeal every morning for breakfast.
彼女は毎朝、朝食にオートミールを一杯食べます。
B2 verb əˈpɔɪn.tɪd

appointed

任命された
Meaning
Assign a job or role to someone; designate someone to a position.
Example
Appointed officials carry significant responsibilities.
任命された職員は重要な責任を負います。
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 adjective /ˈkʌnɪŋ/

cunning

ずるい
Meaning
Having or showing skill in achieving one's ends by deceit or evasion; cleverness in a tricky way.
Example
The cunning fox tricked the farmer.
ずる賢い狐は農夫を騙した。
B2 noun /ˈnɒvəlɪst/

novelist

小説家
Meaning
a person who writes novels
Example
The novelist spent years writing his new book.
その小説家は新しい本を書くために何年も費やしました。
B2 noun /ˈdʒuːələr/

jeweller

宝石商
Meaning
a person who makes, repairs, or sells jewelry
Example
The jeweller crafted a beautiful gold ring.
その宝石商は美しい金の指輪を作った。
B2 verb /ɪnˈvɪʒən/

envision

想像する
Meaning
to imagine or picture something in the future; to visualize a possibility or goal
Example
She envisions a world where everyone has equal access to education.
彼女はすべての人が平等に教育を受けられる世界を想像しています。
B2 adjective /ˈlɪb.ər.əl/

Liberal

リベラル; 寛容な; 寛大な; 思考が進歩的な
Meaning
open-minded; tolerant; generous; progressive in thinking
Example
She has a liberal attitude towards different cultures and beliefs.
彼女はさまざまな文化や信念に対してリベラルな態度を持っています。
B2 verb /pəˈreɪd/

parade

パレードする, 公開する
Meaning
to march in a procession; to display publicly; to show off
Example
The soldiers paraded through the streets on Independence Day.
独立記念日に兵士たちが通りでパレードした。
B2 verb fəˈsɪl.ɪ.teɪt

facilitate

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

projection

声の投影
Meaning
The strength and range of voice when speaking.
Example
Proper projection ensures that every listener hears clearly.
適切なプロジェクションは、すべての聴衆が明確に聞こえることを保証します。
B2 noun /səˈspens/

Suspense

サスペンス
Meaning
a feeling of excited or anxious uncertainty about what will happen
Example
The movie kept us in suspense until the very end.
映画は最後まで私たちをサスペンスの中に保ちました。
B2 adjective /rɪˈflektɪv/

Reflective

反射的; 思慮深い; 光や画像を反射できる
Meaning
thoughtful; contemplative; able to reflect light or images
Example
After the meeting, he was in a reflective mood.
会議の後、彼は反射的な気分だった。
B2 verb /ˈkæt.ɪ.ɡə.raɪzd/

categorized

分類された
Meaning
Placed in a particular class or group.
Example
The city was categorized as highly polluted.
その都市は高度に汚染されていると分類されました。