C1 adjective /kənˈsɛntrɪk/

concentric

同心円の

Meaning

having a common center, as in circles or spheres

Example

The artist drew concentric circles on the canvas.

アーティストはキャンバスに同心円を描きました。

C1 noun /ˌkɒn.təmˈpleɪ.ʃən/

contemplation

深い考察

Meaning

The action of looking thoughtfully at something for a long time; deep reflective thought.

Example

She sat in contemplation before making her decision.

彼女は決断を下す前に深く考察していた。

C1 noun /kənˈsɜːvəˌtɔːri/

conservatory

温室 / 音楽と芸術の学校

Meaning

A greenhouse for growing plants or a school for music and the arts.

Example

They grew exotic plants in the conservatory.

彼らは温室でエキゾチックな植物を育てていました。

C1 verb /ˈkɒr.ə.leɪt/

correlate

coronation

戴冠式

Meaning

the act or ceremony of crowning a sovereign or monarch

Example

The coronation of the new king was attended by thousands of people.

新しい王の戴冠式には何千人もの人々が参加しました。

C1 noun /kuː/

coup

クーデター

Meaning

a sudden, decisive action that brings about a change, especially in government

Example

The military staged a coup to overthrow the existing regime.

軍隊は現政権を倒すためにクーデターを起こしました。

C1 noun kəˈlɛktɪvɪzəm

collectivism

集団主義

Meaning

The practice or principle of giving a group priority over each individual in it.

Example

Collectivism emphasizes the importance of group over individual interests.

集団主義は、個人の利益よりもグループの利益を重視します。

C1 noun /kʌˈstoʊ.di.ən/

Custodian

守衛; 管理人; 監督者

Meaning

a person who has responsibility for or looks after something; a caretaker or guardian

Example

The school custodian ensures that all buildings are clean and secure.

学校の管理人はすべての建物が清潔で安全であることを確認します。

C1 verb /ˈkælɪˌbreɪt/

calibrate

Meaning

To adjust or mark something so it can be used accurately; to standardize.

Example

The technician calibrated the machine before starting the experiment.

C1 noun ˌkɒn.ʃiˈen.ʃəs.nəs

conscientiousness

誠実さ

Meaning

The quality of wishing to do one's work or duty well and thoroughly; diligence.

Example

Her conscientiousness in work led to a well-organized project.

彼女の誠実さが仕事を整理されたプロジェクトへと導いた。

C1 noun /ˈkæpɪˌlɛri/

capillary

毛細血管

Meaning

a very thin blood vessel that connects arteries and veins

Example

Oxygen passes from the blood into tissues through capillaries.

酸素は血液から組織に毛細血管を通って移動します。

C1 noun /ˌkɑːr.diˈɒl.ə.dʒɪst/

cardiologist

心臓専門医

Meaning

A doctor specializing in diagnosing and treating heart diseases.

Example

She made an appointment with a cardiologist for her chest pain.

彼女は胸の痛みのために心臓専門医に予約を取りました。

C1 adjective /kənˈdʒiːniəl/

congenial

親しみやすい

Meaning

pleasant and friendly because of having similar interests or qualities

Example

They found the café a congenial place to meet and talk.

彼らはそのカフェを、会って話すのに適した親しみやすい場所だと感じました。

C1 adjective /ˈkæn.dɪd/

Candid

率直な; 正直な; 直言

Meaning

truthful and straightforward; frank and honest in expression

Example

I appreciate your candid opinion about the project.

プロジェクトに関するあなたの率直な意見に感謝します。

C1 adjective /kɑːrˈnɪv.ər.əs/

Carnivorous

肉食動物

Meaning

feeding on other animals; meat-eating

Example

Lions are carnivorous animals that hunt other animals for food.

ライオンは他の動物を狩って食べる肉食動物です。

C1 verb /ˌkaʊntərˈbæləns/

counterbalance

相殺する

Meaning

to offset or balance the effect of something

Example

Exercise can counterbalance the negative effects of stress.

運動はストレスの悪影響を相殺できます。

C1 noun /ˈkʌˈs.tə.di/

Custody

監護; 拘留; 保護

Meaning

the protective care or guardianship of someone or something; imprisonment or detention

Example

After the divorce, they shared custody of their children equally.

離婚後、彼らは子供たちの監護権を平等に分けました。

C1 adjective /ˈtʃɪə.ləs/

Cheerless

憂鬱な; 陰気な; 悲しい; 喜びのない

Meaning

lacking happiness or comfort; gloomy; depressing; without cheer

Example

The old house looked cheerless and abandoned in the winter rain.

古い家は冬の雨の中で寂しげで放置されているように見えました。

C1 noun /ˈkɜːrlər/

curler

カーラー

Meaning

A small roller used for curling hair.

Example

She used a curler to style her hair for the party.

彼女はパーティーのために髪をスタイリングするためにカールラーを使った。

C1 verb /ˈkɒnsɪkreɪt/

consecrate

奉献する

Meaning

to make something sacred, usually through a religious ceremony

Example

The church was consecrated by the bishop.

教会は司教によって奉献されました。

C1 noun /kəˈluːʒən/

collusion

共謀

Meaning

A secret agreement or cooperation, especially for an illegal or dishonest purpose.

Example

There was evidence of collusion between the officials and the contractors.

役人と契約者の間で共謀の証拠がありました。

C1 noun /ˈkæviˌæt/

caveat

警告

Meaning

a warning or condition to be considered before taking action

Example

The proposal was accepted with one caveat.

提案は警告付きで受け入れられました。

C1 noun /krɛst/

crest

頂上

Meaning

the top of a hill, wave, or mountain; a symbol of identity

Example

The hikers reached the crest of the mountain at sunrise.

ハイカーたちは日の出時に山頂に到達しました。

C1 noun /ˈkɑːmənˌwɛlθ/

commonwealth

コモンウェルス

Meaning

an independent community or state, especially one founded for the common good; also an association of nations

Example

Australia is a member of the Commonwealth of Nations.

オーストラリアはコモンウェルス加盟国です。

C1 noun /ˈkæn.ɪ.bəl/

Cannibal

人食い

Meaning

a person who eats the flesh of other human beings

Example

The explorer's journal described rumors of cannibals living on the remote island.

探検家の日記には、遠くの島で人食いが生きているという噂が書かれていました。

C1 adjective /ˈkrɪm.zən/

Crimson

深紅

Meaning

a deep purplish-red color

Example

The crimson sunset painted the sky with beautiful shades.

深紅の夕日が美しい色合いで空を染めました。

C1 noun kəˈmjuːnɪti ˈsɜːrvɪs aɪˈdiːəlz

community service ideals

コミュニティサービスの理想

Meaning

Principles and standards of serving the community for social good.

Example

Community service ideals must be taught in schools.

コミュニティサービスの理想は学校で教えられるべきです。

C1 adjective /ˈkɔː.stɪk/

caustic

腐食性の、鋭い皮肉な

Meaning

able to burn or corrode by chemical action; severely sarcastic

Example

Her caustic remarks hurt his feelings.

彼女の鋭い皮肉な発言は彼の感情を傷つけた。

C1 noun /ˈkæptər/

captor

捕虜監視者

Meaning

a person or group who has captured someone or something

Example

The hostage managed to escape from his captors.

人質はその捕虜監視者から逃げることができました。

C1 verb /kənˈkɒkt/

concoct

作る、考案する

Meaning

to make something, especially food or a story, by mixing or inventing

Example

He concocted a story to explain his absence.

彼は自分の不在を説明するために話を作り上げました。

C1 verb /kənˈtɛkstʃuəlaɪz/

contextualize

文脈化する

Meaning

to place something in a context or interpret it in relation to its surroundings

Example

The teacher contextualized the historical event to make it more relevant for students.

先生は歴史的な出来事を学生にとってより関連性のあるものにするために文脈化しました。

C1 noun /ˌkɒnfɪˈdɑːnt/

confidante

信頼できる友人

Meaning

A woman with whom one shares a secret or private matter, trusting her not to repeat it.

Example

The queen’s maid became her most trusted confidante.

女王の侍女は最も信頼された友人になった。

C1 noun /ˈkɔːrdən/

cordon

封鎖線

Meaning

a line or circle of police, soldiers, or guards preventing access

Example

The police set up a cordon around the crime scene.

警察は犯罪現場の周りにコルドンを設置しました。

C1 adjective /ˈtʃɛkərd/

chequered

チェッカード

Meaning

Having a pattern of squares, or marked by varied and contrasting experiences or periods.

Example

He had a chequered career with both great successes and failures.

彼は大きな成功と失敗を経験したチェッカードなキャリアを持っていた。

C1 adjective /kəmˈpleɪsənt/

complacent

自己満足

Meaning

showing self-satisfaction and a lack of concern about potential dangers or problems

Example

The team grew complacent after a few victories and stopped practicing hard.

チームは数回の勝利の後、自己満足し、練習をやめた。

C1 noun /krəˈʃɛndoʊ/

crescendo

音量の段階的増加

Meaning

a gradual increase in loudness or intensity, especially in music

Example

The orchestra built to a powerful crescendo before the finale.

オーケストラはフィナーレの前に強力なクレッシェンドを築いた。

C1 noun /ˈklɛmənsi/

clemency

寛容

Meaning

mercy, leniency, or forgiveness shown towards someone

Example

The judge showed clemency and reduced his sentence.

裁判官は寛容を示し、彼の判決を軽減しました。

C1 noun /kjʊˈreɪtər/

curator

キュレーター

Meaning

a person who is responsible for the care and management of a museum, gallery, or collection

Example

The curator organized a new exhibition of ancient artifacts.

キュレーターは新しい古代の遺物の展示を組織しました。

C1 noun /krɪpt/

crypt

地下室

Meaning

an underground chamber, especially one beneath a church, used as a burial place

Example

The tourists explored the ancient crypt beneath the cathedral.

観光客は大聖堂の下にある古代の地下室を探索しました。

C1 adjective /ˈkɜːrsəri/

cursory

ざっとした

Meaning

Hasty and therefore not thorough or detailed.

Example

He gave the report only a cursory glance before the meeting.

彼は会議の前に報告書をざっと見た。

C1 verb /kənˈkɜːr/

concur

同意する

Meaning

To agree with someone or something.

Example

I concur with your opinion on this matter.

私はこの件に関してあなたの意見に同意します。

C1 noun kəˈlæt.ər.əl

collateral

担保、ローンの保証として提供される資産

Meaning

Something pledged as security for repayment of a loan, to be forfeited in the event of a default.

Example

The bank requires collateral for loan approval.

銀行はローン承認のために担保を要求します。

C1 adjective /kənˈkluː.sɪv/

Conclusive

決定的な; 最終的な; 問題を完全に解決する

Meaning

final; decisive; settling a matter completely

Example

The evidence was conclusive and left no room for doubt.

その証拠は決定的であり、疑う余地を残さなかった。

C1 verb কনডেন্স

condense

凝縮する

Meaning

To change from gas to liquid form; to become denser.

Example

Water vapor condenses into raindrops.

水蒸気は雨滴に凝縮します。

C1 noun /kəˈpɪl.ər.iz/

capillaries

毛細血管

Meaning

Any of the fine branching blood vessels that form a network between the arterioles and venules.

Example

Broken capillaries cause dark circles.

壊れた毛細血管は暗い輪を引き起こす。

C1 noun kənˈfɔː.mə.ti

conformity

順応、適合、従順

Meaning

Compliance with standards, rules, or laws. Behavior in accordance with socially accepted conventions.

Example

Strict conformity to the rules ensures order in society.

規則の厳格な順守は社会の秩序を保証します。

C1 adjective, noun /ˈkɑːr.dɪ.nəl/

cardinal

基本的な / 重要な

Meaning

As an adjective: of prime importance; as a noun: a high-ranking Catholic clergyman or a type of bird.

Example

Honesty is a cardinal virtue in life.

正直は人生における重要な美徳です。

C1 noun /kənˈfaɪnmənt/

confinement

監禁

Meaning

the state of being confined or restricted

Example

The prisoner endured years of confinement.

囚人は何年もの間監禁されていた。

C1 noun /ˈʃoʊ.vəˌnɪz.əm/

chauvinism

Meaning

Excessive or prejudiced support for one's own cause, group, or gender, often with contempt for others.

Example

The company's culture was criticized for promoting male chauvinism.

C1 adjective /koʊˈɜːrsɪv/

coercive

強制的

Meaning

Relating to or using force or threats to make someone do something.

Example

The government faced criticism for adopting coercive measures against protestors.

政府は抗議者に対して強制的な措置を取ったことで批判を受けた。

C1 noun /ˌkɒk.əˈtuː/

Cockatoo

コカトゥ

Meaning

a large parrot with a prominent crest that can be raised or lowered

Example

The white cockatoo raised its beautiful crest.

白いコカトゥは美しい冠羽を上げました。

C1 noun /kɔːr/

corps

軍隊の部門、グループ

Meaning

a branch of the military or a group organized for a specific purpose

Example

He joined the army corps after graduation.

彼は卒業後、軍隊の部門に参加しました。

C1 phrase ˌkæt.əˈɡɒr.ɪ.kəl.i rɪˈfjuː.tɪd

categorically refuted

完全に否定された

Meaning

Completely and absolutely denied or disproved.

Example

The claims were categorically refuted by officials.

その主張は公式に完全に否定されました。

C1 noun /ˌkɒmpɪˈleɪʃən/

compilation

コンピレーション

Meaning

a collection of things, especially pieces of writing or music, gathered together

Example

The book is a compilation of his best essays.

その本は彼の最高のエッセイのコンピレーションです。

C1 noun /kənˈfɔːrməns/

conformance

適合性

Meaning

The act of conforming to a rule, standard, or law.

Example

The product was tested for conformance with safety standards.

製品は安全基準に対する適合性がテストされました。

C1 adjective /kənˈsɪliətɔːri/

conciliatory

和解的

Meaning

intended to make someone less angry or more agreeable; soothing

Example

She spoke in a conciliatory tone to ease the tension.

彼女は緊張を和らげるために和解的な口調で話した。

C1 noun/verb /kruːˈseɪd/

crusade

十字軍、激しいキャンペーン

Meaning

a vigorous campaign for a social, political, or religious cause; to fight passionately for a cause

Example

She has been crusading for women's rights all her life.

彼女は一生を女性の権利のために戦っています。

C1 adverb /ˈkɔːrdiəli/

Cordially

心から

Meaning

in a warm and friendly manner; sincerely

Example

You are cordially invited to our wedding ceremony.

あなたは私たちの結婚式に心から招待されています。

C1 noun /ˈsɪ.nɪk/

Cynic

皮肉屋; 疑い深い人

Meaning

a person who believes that people are motivated purely by self-interest; someone who is skeptical about human nature

Example

The old cynic believed that politicians only cared about getting votes.

その古い皮肉屋は政治家がただ票を得ることにしか関心がないと信じていた。

C1 noun kəˈrəʊ.ʒən

corrosion

腐食

Meaning

The gradual destruction of materials by chemical or electrochemical reaction, especially of metals by oxidation.

Example

Corrosion in pipes leads to leakage.

パイプ内の腐食は漏れの原因となります。

C1 noun /ˈkɔːkəs/

caucus

政治的集会

Meaning

A meeting of members of a political party to select candidates or decide policy.

Example

The party held a caucus to nominate their candidate for president.

党は大統領候補者を指名するために集会を開いた。

C1 noun koʊˈhisɪv ˈjunɪts

cohesive units

結束した単位

Meaning

Groups or organizations that work together as unified wholes, with members closely bound together.

Example

Early humans formed cohesive units for survival.

初期の人類は生存のために結束した単位を作った。

C1 noun /kənˈtentmənt/

contentment

満足感

Meaning

a state of happiness and satisfaction with what one has

Example

She felt a deep sense of contentment after helping others.

他人を助けた後、彼女は深い満足感を感じた。

C1 noun /ˈkɒndɪmənt/

condiment

調味料/ソース

Meaning

a substance such as salt, mustard, or ketchup that is used to add flavor to food

Example

Ketchup is a popular condiment in many countries.

ケチャップは多くの国で人気の調味料です。

C1 noun kəˈmɛns.mənt

commencement

開始

Meaning

The beginning of something; a ceremony at which degrees or diplomas are conferred on graduating students.

Example

The commencement ceremony marked the start of a new journey.

卒業式は新しい旅の始まりを意味していました。

C1 noun /ˈtʃɪz.əl/

Chisel

彫刻刀

Meaning

a tool with a sharp flat edge used for cutting or shaping wood, stone, or metal

Example

The carpenter used a chisel to carve the wood.

大工は木を彫るために彫刻刀を使いました。

C1 noun /ˈkæn.dɚ/

candor

率直

Meaning

The quality of being open, honest, and straightforward in speech or expression.

Example

She spoke with candor about the challenges she faced.

彼女は直面した課題について率直に話しました。

C1 adjective /ˈkoʊpiəs/

copious

豊富

Meaning

abundant in supply or quantity

Example

She took copious notes during the lecture.

彼女は講義中に豊富なノートを取った。

C1 noun /kɔːrs flaʊər/

Course flour

粗挽き小麦粉

Meaning

coarsely ground flour with larger particles, typically used for baking bread

Example

She used course flour to make homemade bread with a rustic texture.

彼女は手作りのパンを作るために、素朴な質感を持つコースフラワーを使用しました。

C1 verb /kʌl/

cull

Meaning

to select or remove from a larger group, often to reduce numbers

Example

The farmers decided to cull the sick animals from the herd.

C1 verb /ˈkrʌmpəl/

crumple

くしゃくしゃにする

Meaning

to crush something into folds or wrinkles

Example

He crumpled the paper and threw it in the bin.

彼は紙をくしゃくしゃにしてゴミ箱に投げ入れました。

C1 adjective /kəˈnɒnɪkəl/

canonical

カノニカル / 受け入れられた

Meaning

Conforming to a general rule or accepted standard; officially recognized.

Example

Shakespeare’s works are considered canonical in English literature.

シェイクスピアの作品は英文学においてカノニカルと見なされています。

C1 noun /kəˈlɪɡrəfi/

calligraphy

美しく装飾的な手書きの芸術

Meaning

The art of beautiful and decorative handwriting.

Example

She took a course to improve her calligraphy skills.

彼女はカリグラフィーの技術を向上させるためにコースを受講しました。

C1 noun /kæsˈkeɪd/

Cascade

滝; 一連の段階や操作

Meaning

a waterfall; a succession of stages or operations

Example

The mountain cascade created a beautiful natural swimming pool below.

山の滝は下に美しい自然のスイミングプールを作りました。

C1 noun /ˈkliː.vər/

Cleaver

大きな包丁

Meaning

a heavy knife with a broad blade used for chopping meat or vegetables

Example

The chef used a cleaver to chop the chicken bones.

シェフはチキンの骨を切るために大きな包丁を使いました。

C1 noun ˌkɒm.pjʊˈteɪ.ʃən

computation

計算

Meaning

The action of mathematical calculation.

Example

Complex computation is required for AI models.

AIモデルには複雑な計算が必要です。

C1 verb /ˈkɒnfɪskeɪt/

confiscate

Meaning

to take something away officially, often as a punishment

Example

The teacher confiscated the student's phone during class.

C1 noun /ˈkoʊmə/

coma

コーマ

Meaning

A deep state of prolonged unconsciousness caused by illness or injury.

Example

The patient remained in a coma for several weeks.

患者は数週間コーマ状態にありました。

C1 noun /ˈklæmər/

clamor

騒音

Meaning

a loud and confused noise, especially of people shouting insistently

Example

The clamor of the protesting crowd filled the square.

抗議する群衆の騒音が広場を埋め尽くした。

C1 verb /ˈkænvəs/

canvass

投票を求める

Meaning

to solicit votes or opinions; to examine thoroughly; to discuss in detail

Example

They will canvass the neighborhood for votes.

彼らは投票のために近隣を回るでしょう。

C1 verb /tʃæsˈtaɪz/

chastise

Meaning

to criticize or punish severely

Example

The teacher chastised the student for being late.

C1 noun, adjective /ˈsɛntənəri/ or /sɛnˈtɛnəri/

centenary

百年記念

Meaning

The hundredth anniversary of a significant event; relating to a period of 100 years.

Example

The school celebrated its centenary with a grand event.

学校は百年記念を盛大なイベントで祝いました。

C1 noun /ˈklaɪəntɛl/

clientele

顧客層

Meaning

The clients or customers of a professional person or business.

Example

The salon's clientele includes many high-profile individuals.

そのサロンの顧客層には多くの高いプロフィールを持つ人物が含まれています。

C1 noun /ˈkoʊhɔːrts/

cohorts

コホート

Meaning

Groups of people who share a common feature or experience.

Example

Researchers compared the health outcomes of different cohorts.

研究者たちは異なるコホートの健康結果を比較しました。

C1 adjective /ˈkɑːr.di.æk/

cardiac

心臓の

Meaning

Relating to the heart.

Example

The patient was admitted with a cardiac condition.

患者は心臓の病状で入院しました。

C1 noun, verb /kriːs/

crease

しわ, 折り目

Meaning

a line or fold produced on paper, cloth, or other material; to make a fold or wrinkle

Example

She ironed the shirt carefully to remove every crease.

彼女はシャツを慎重にアイロンがけして、すべてのしわを取り除きました。

C1 verb /kənˈdəʊn/

condone

容認する

Meaning

To accept or allow behavior that is morally wrong or offensive.

Example

The manager refused to condone harassment in the workplace.

マネージャーは職場での嫌がらせを容認することを拒否しました。

C1 noun /ˈkɜːr.i liːvz/

Curry Leaves

カレーの葉

Meaning

aromatic leaves from the curry tree used in South Asian cooking

Example

Fresh curry leaves add authentic flavor to Indian dishes.

新鮮なカレーの葉はインディアン料理に本格的な風味を加えます。

C1 verb /ˈkɒnskrɪpt/

conscript

徴兵する

Meaning

to force someone into military service

Example

The government conscripted young men during the war.

政府は戦争中に若い男性を徴兵しました。

C1 verb /koʊˈhæbɪt/

cohabit

同棲する

Meaning

To live together, often as partners without being married.

Example

They decided to cohabit before getting married.

彼らは結婚前に同居することを決めました。

C1 adjective /ˈkɔːrdiəl/

Cordial

親切な; 誠実な; 心からの

Meaning

warmly friendly; sincere; heartfelt

Example

She gave us a cordial welcome at the front door.

彼女は玄関で私たちに親切な歓迎をしてくれました。

C1 noun /kuːp/

coop

鶏や他の鳥のための小さな囲いまたは小屋

Meaning

a small enclosure or cage for chickens or other birds

Example

The farmer checked the chickens in the coop every morning.

農夫は毎朝小屋の中の鶏をチェックしていました。

C1 noun /krʌst/

crust

外皮

Meaning

the hard outer surface of something, especially bread or the Earth's outer layer

Example

He cut off the crust of the bread before eating.

彼は食べる前にパンの外皮を切り取った。

C1 noun /kəmˈpʌl.ʃən/

Compulsion

強迫; 強制;

Meaning

the action or state of forcing or being forced to do something; an irresistible urge to behave in a certain way

Example

He felt a strong compulsion to check his phone every few minutes.

彼は数分おきに電話を確認したいという強迫感を感じていた。

C1 noun /ˈsɛtərə/

cetera

等々

Meaning

Latin for 'the rest' or 'others'; commonly used in the phrase 'et cetera' meaning 'and so on'.

Example

We need to buy pens, paper, notebooks, et cetera.

ペン、紙、ノートなどを買わなければなりません。

C1 adjective /ˈkælkjʊleɪtɪŋ/

calculating

計算高い

Meaning

acting in a scheming and ruthlessly determined way

Example

He had a cold and calculating approach to business.

彼はビジネスに冷徹で計算高いアプローチを持っていた。

C1 noun /ˈsɪtəˌdɛl/

citadel

要塞

Meaning

A fortress protecting or dominating a city.

Example

The ancient citadel stood guard over the town for centuries.

古代の要塞は何世代にもわたり町を守っていた。

C1 adjective /ˈkræfti/

crafty

ずるい, 狡猾, 騙し

Meaning

skilled at achieving goals through cunning or deceit; sly

Example

The crafty fox evaded the hunters again.

ずる賢いキツネは再び狩人たちをかわしました。

C1 noun /ʃəˈmiːz/

Chemise

シェミーズ

Meaning

a woman's loose-fitting undergarment or dress hanging straight from the shoulders

Example

The vintage chemise was made of delicate lace and silk.

ヴィンテージのシェミーズは、繊細なレースとシルクで作られていました。

C1 adjective ˌkaʊntəprəˈdʌktɪv

counterproductive

逆効果

Meaning

Having the opposite of the desired effect; tending to hinder rather than help.

Example

Counterproductive activities often stem from dissatisfaction.

反生産的な活動は、不満から生じることが多いです。

C1 noun /səˈvɪləti/

civility

礼儀

Meaning

Polite and courteous behavior.

Example

He treated his opponent with civility despite their differences.

彼は彼の対戦相手に対して礼儀を持って接した、彼らの違いにもかかわらず。

C1 noun /ˈkaʊərdɪs/

cowardice

臆病

Meaning

lack of courage; behavior showing fear

Example

His cowardice prevented him from speaking up.

彼の臆病は彼が発言するのを妨げた。

C1 noun /ˈkɑːrtɪlɪdʒ/

cartilage

軟骨

Meaning

A firm, flexible connective tissue found in various parts of the body such as joints, ear, and nose.

Example

The doctor explained that the injury damaged the cartilage in his knee.

医者はその怪我が彼の膝の軟骨にダメージを与えたと説明しました。

C1 adverb /ˈkrɒswaɪz/

Crosswise

交差方向

Meaning

in the form of a cross; diagonally across

Example

Place the logs crosswise to build a stable fire.

安定した火を作るために丸太を交差方向に置いてください。

C1 noun /kənˈkʌrəns/

concurrence

一致

Meaning

Agreement or union in action, opinion, or occurrence; simultaneous happening of events.

Example

The project was completed with the concurrence of all departments.

そのプロジェクトはすべての部門の同意のもとで完了しました。

C1 noun /kəmˈprɛʃn̩/

compression

圧縮

Meaning

The act of pressing or squeezing something into a smaller space.

Example

File compression helps reduce storage requirements.

ファイル圧縮はストレージ要件を削減するのに役立ちます。

C1 noun/verb /ˈkætəpʌlt/

catapult

カタパルト

Meaning

A device for launching objects at high speed; to hurl or launch something suddenly.

Example

The invention catapulted him to international fame.

その発明は彼を国際的な名声へとカタパルトした。

C1 noun ˌkʌl.mɪˈneɪ.ʃən

culmination

クルミネーション. 何かの最高潮、特に長い時間を経て達成されたもの。

Meaning

The highest or climactic point of something, especially as attained after a long time.

Example

The project reached its culmination after years of effort.

プロジェクトは長年の努力の末、最高潮に達しました。

C1 noun /ˈsɛntɪˌliːtər/

centiliter

Meaning

A metric unit of capacity equal to one hundredth of a liter.

Example

The recipe calls for 20 centiliters of milk.

C1 noun /ˈʃɪvəlri/

chivalry

騎士道

Meaning

The medieval knightly system with its moral, social, and religious code; courteous behavior, especially toward women.

Example

The knight lived by the code of chivalry.

騎士は騎士道の規範に従って生きていました。

C1 noun /ˈʃoʊ.və.nɪst/

chauvinist

過度に偏った人物

Meaning

A person displaying excessive or prejudiced loyalty to a group, cause, or gender.

Example

He was labeled a chauvinist after his remarks about women in the workplace.

職場で女性についての彼の発言の後、彼はショービニストとラベル付けされた。

C1 verb /kɑːrp/

carp

不平を言う

Meaning

to complain or find fault continually, often about trivial matters

Example

She tends to carp about the smallest inconveniences.

彼女は最小の不便さについても不平を言う傾向がある。

C1 verb /kənˈdʒɛst/

congest

混雑

Meaning

To block or overcrowd a space, making movement or flow difficult.

Example

Heavy traffic can congest the city streets during rush hour.

渋滞はラッシュアワーに都市の通りを混雑させることができます。

C1 adjective /kəmˈpensətɔːri/

compensatory

補償的

Meaning

serving to make up for a loss, damage, or injury

Example

The court awarded him compensatory damages.

裁判所は彼に補償的損害賠償を授与しました。

C1 noun ˈkəmˌpaʊndɪŋ

compounding

複利

Meaning

The process whereby interest is added to an amount of money and future interest is calculated on the total.

Example

Compounding interest increases the value of investments over time.

複利は時間が経過するにつれて投資の価値を増加させます。

C1 noun /ˈtʃæs.tɪ.ti/

Chastity

純潔; 処女性; 節制;

Meaning

the practice of refraining from extramarital or premarital sexual relations; sexual purity

Example

Many religious traditions value chastity as a virtue of moral purity.

多くの宗教的伝統では、純潔は道徳的純粋さの美徳とされています。

C1 adjective/verb /ˈkɒn.sə.mət/

consummate

大きな技術で何かを完成させるまたは完璧にする

Meaning

To complete or perfect something with great skill

Example

He is a consummate artist with years of experience.

彼は長年の経験を持つ完璧な芸術家です。

C1 noun /ˌkæm.əˈrɑː.dɚ.i/

camaraderie

仲間意識, 友情, 連帯感

Meaning

Mutual trust and friendship among people who spend a lot of time together.

Example

The camaraderie among teammates was inspiring.

チームメイト間の仲間意識は感動的でした。

C1 adjective /ˌkaʊntərɪnˈtuːɪtɪv/

counterintuitive

直感に反する

Meaning

contrary to what one would intuitively expect

Example

His approach seems counterintuitive but it actually works.

彼のアプローチは直感に反するように見えますが、実際には効果的です。

C1 adjective ˈser.ɪ.brəl

cerebral

大脳の

Meaning

Of the cerebrum of the brain.

Example

Cerebral functions regulate thoughts.

大脳機能は思考を調整します。

C1 noun /ˈkɔːl.drən/

Cauldron

大釜

Meaning

a large metal pot with a lid and handle, used for cooking over a fire

Example

The witch stirred her potion in a large cauldron.

魔女は大きな鍋で薬をかき混ぜていた。