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B2 noun /kənˈkʌʃən/

concussion

脳震盪
Meaning
A temporary unconsciousness or shock caused by a blow to the head.
Example
He suffered a concussion after falling from the bike.
彼は自転車から落ちた後、脳震盪を受けました。
A2 noun /ˈsɪɡəˌrɛt/

cigarette

タバコ
Meaning
a small roll of finely cut tobacco wrapped in paper for smoking
Example
He lit a cigarette after dinner.
彼は夕食後にタバコを吸った。
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 noun /kənˈdʒʌŋkʃən/

conjunction

接続詞
Meaning
a word used to connect clauses or sentences, or to coordinate words
Example
The words 'and' and 'but' are common conjunctions.
'and' と 'but' は一般的な接続詞です。
B2 verb /ˈklærɪfaɪ/

clarify

明確にする
Meaning
to make clear; to explain more clearly
Example
The teacher clarifies the difficult concept.
先生は難しい概念を明確にします。
C2 noun /ˈkɒntrətɑː̃/

contretemps

予期しない対立
Meaning
an unexpected and unfortunate event or disagreement; a minor dispute
Example
There was a small contretemps between the two colleagues during the meeting.
会議中、二人の同僚の間で小さな予期しない対立がありました。
C2 verb /ˌkɒntrəˈvɜːrt/

controvert

反論する
Meaning
to dispute or argue against; to contradict
Example
The scientist controversed the previous research findings.
その科学者は以前の研究結果に異議を唱えました。
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 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。
B2 adjective ˈkɒɡnɪtɪv

cognitive

認知的
Meaning
Related to mental processes of perception, memory, judgment, and reasoning.
Example
Cognitive functions improve with practice and learning.
認知機能は練習と学習によって改善されます。
A2 noun tʃɔɪs

choice

選択
Meaning
An act of selecting or making a decision when faced with two or more possibilities.
Example
Choice enhances decision-making.
選択は意思決定を強化します。
C2 noun /ˈklaʊdˌbɜːrst/

cloudburst

突然の豪雨
Meaning
a sudden and very heavy rainfall
Example
The picnic was ruined by a sudden cloudburst.
ピクニックは突然の豪雨で台無しになった。
A2 adjective /ˈsɜːr.tən/

Certain

確信している; 確かな; 疑いなく
Meaning
confident and sure; without doubt; definitely true
Example
I am certain that we will succeed.
私は確信しています、私たちは成功します。
C2 noun /kɒzˈmɒɡ.rə.fi/

cosmography

コスモグラフィー
Meaning
the science or art of mapping the universe or cosmos
Example
Medieval scholars practiced cosmography to chart the stars and planets.
中世の学者たちは、星や惑星の地図を作成するためにコスモグラフィーを実践していました。
C2 noun /ˈtʃæm.pæk/

Champak

チャンパク
Meaning
a fragrant yellow or white flower from a tree native to South Asia, used in perfumes and religious ceremonies
Example
The champak tree in the temple courtyard bloomed with golden flowers.
寺院の中庭にあるチャンパクの木は黄金色の花を咲かせました。
B1 adjective /ˈkɒmplɪˌkeɪtɪd/

complicated

複雑
Meaning
consisting of many interconnected parts; difficult to understand
Example
The instructions for the machine are too complicated to follow.
機械の指示は従うにはあまりにも複雑です。
B2 verb /kɜːrb/

curb

抑制する / 制御する
Meaning
to restrain, control, or limit something
Example
The government took steps to curb inflation.
政府はインフレを抑制するために措置を取った。
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。
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。
C2 adjective /ˈkɒndaɪn/

condign

相応しい
Meaning
deserved, appropriate, and fitting (especially punishment)
Example
The criminal received condign punishment for his crimes.
犯人は自分の罪にふさわしい罰を受けた。
C2 verb /kənˈdəʊl/

condole

哀悼の意を表す
Meaning
To express sympathy for someone who is suffering or grieving.
Example
Neighbors came to condole with the family after the tragedy.
隣人たちは悲劇の後、家族に哀悼の意を表しに来た。
B2 noun /ˌkɒrəˈleɪʃən/

correlation

相関
Meaning
a mutual relationship or connection between two or more things
Example
Researchers found a strong correlation between diet and heart disease.
研究者たちは、食事と心臓病との間に強い相関関係があることを発見しました。
C1 adjective ˌkɑːr.sɪ.nəˈdʒen.ɪk

carcinogenic

発癌性の
Meaning
Having the potential to cause cancer in living tissue.
Example
Processed meat contains carcinogenic compounds.
加工肉には発癌性の化合物が含まれています。
B1 verb /kənˈvɜːrt/

convert

変換する
Meaning
to change from one form to another; to transform
Example
We can convert this room into an office.
この部屋をオフィスに変えることができます。
A1 noun /ˈkʌl.ər/

Colour

色
Meaning
the property possessed by an object of producing different sensations on the eye as a result of the way it reflects light; hue, tint, shade
Example
What is your favorite colour for painting the bedroom walls?
寝室の壁を塗るためのお気に入りの色は何ですか？
C1 noun /kənˈsiːt/

conceit

虚栄心
Meaning
excessive pride in oneself; vanity
Example
His conceit made him unpopular among his colleagues.
彼の虚栄心は彼を同僚の中で不人気にした。
C1 adjective ˈklaɪ.mət rɪˈzɪl.i.ənt

climate-resilient

気候に強い
Meaning
Able to cope with the adverse effects of climate change; sustainable and adaptable.
Example
Climate-resilient crops can survive extreme weather conditions.
気候に強い作物は極端な天候にも耐えられます。
B2 adverb /kənˈsɪstəntli/

consistently

一貫して
Meaning
in a way that does not vary; regularly and dependably
Example
She has been performing consistently well in her studies.
彼女は学業で一貫して良い成績を収めています。
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。
B1 noun kəˈmɪt.i

committee

委員会
Meaning
A group of people appointed for a specific function by a larger group.
Example
A 65-member committee was formed.
65人の委員会が結成されました。
C1 adjective /kənˈtraɪvd/

contrived

人工的または強制的; 自然でないまたは自発的でない
Meaning
artificial or forced; not natural or spontaneous
Example
The ending of the movie felt contrived and unrealistic.
映画の結末は作り物で非現実的に感じました。
A2 noun /ˈkɜːr.tən/

Curtain

カーテン
Meaning
a piece of material suspended at the top to form a covering or screen, typically movable sideways
Example
She drew the curtains to block out the bright sunlight.
彼女は明るい日差しを遮るためにカーテンを引いた。
C1 verb /ˈkʌn.dʒər/

conjure

召喚する
Meaning
to summon something as if by magic; to imagine vividly
Example
The magician conjured a rabbit out of the hat.
魔法使いは帽子からウサギを召喚しました。
C1 noun /ˈkɑːrdəməm/

Cardamom

カルダモン
Meaning
aromatic seeds from a plant in the ginger family, used as a spice
Example
The recipe calls for a pinch of ground cardamom.
レシピにはひとつまみの粉末カルダモンが必要です。
B1 adjective /ˈtʃælɪndʒɪŋ/

challenging

挑戦的な
Meaning
difficult in a way that tests one's abilities
Example
The mountain climb was challenging but rewarding.
山登りは挑戦的だったが、報われた。
C1 adjective /kənˈtɛmptəbl/

contemptible

軽蔑すべき, 嫌悪すべき
Meaning
deserving of contempt; despicable
Example
His deceitful actions were truly contemptible.
彼の欺瞞的な行動は本当に軽蔑すべきものでした。
C2 noun /kænˈtoʊnmənt/

Cantonment

軍事基地
Meaning
a military base or permanent military station
Example
The soldiers lived in the cantonment outside the city.
兵士たちは街外の軍事基地で生活していました。
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。
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。
C1 adjective, noun /ˈsɛlɪbət/

celibate

Meaning
abstaining from marriage and sexual relations; a person who does so
Example
He chose to remain celibate for religious reasons.
C2 noun /ˈtʃɜː.nɪŋ stɪk/

Churning stick

バターバトン
Meaning
a wooden stick used for stirring and churning butter, milk, or other liquids
Example
Grandmother used a churning stick to make fresh butter.
おばあさんは新鮮なバターを作るためにチャーニングスティックを使いました。
C2 noun /kɒn.tɪˈɡjuː.ɪ.ti/

contiguity

隣接性
Meaning
the state of being in direct contact or next to each other
Example
The contiguity of the two countries facilitates trade.
二国間の隣接性が貿易を促進します。
B2 noun /ˈkreɪ.dəl/

Cradle

揺り籠
Meaning
a small bed for a baby, especially one that rocks from side to side
Example
The baby sleeps peacefully in the cradle.
赤ちゃんは揺り籠で静かに寝ています。
C1 noun ˈkɒnfluəns

confluence

合流
Meaning
An act or process of merging.
Example
The confluence of ideas from different cultures created a rich discussion.
異なる文化からのアイデアの合流は、豊かな議論を生み出しました。
B2 adverb /kənˈtɪnjuəli/

Continually

絶えず; 繰り返し
Meaning
without stopping; repeatedly
Example
She continually checked her phone for messages.
彼女はメッセージのために絶えず電話を確認しました。
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。
C2 noun /ˈkænə/

Canna

カンナ
Meaning
a tropical flowering plant with large, colorful flowers and broad leaves
Example
The bright orange canna lilies grew tall beside the pond.
明るいオレンジ色のカンナリリーが池の横に高く成長しました。
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。
C2 noun /ˈkærəm/

Carom

キャラウェイ
Meaning
aromatic seeds of a plant used as a spice, especially in Indian cooking
Example
Carom seeds are often used in traditional Indian bread recipes.
キャラウェイの種は、伝統的なインディアンのパンのレシピでよく使われます。
C2 noun/verb /ˈkætˌkɔːl/

catcall

不快な口笛や叫び声
Meaning
A loud whistle or shout of disapproval or sexual harassment directed at someone.
Example
The actress ignored the catcalls from the crowd.
女優は群衆からのキャットコールを無視しました。
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 noun/verb /kjuː/

cue

合図
Meaning
A signal or prompt for action; to give a signal.
Example
The actor waited for his cue before entering the stage.
俳優はステージに上がる前にキューを待っていました。
A2 noun /ˈkrɪk.ɪt/

Cricket

コオロギ
Meaning
a jumping insect that makes a chirping sound by rubbing its wings together
Example
We could hear crickets chirping in the evening.
私たちは夕方にコオロギの鳴き声を聞くことができました。
B1 noun /ˈklɪn.ɪk/

clinic

クリニック
Meaning
A place where people receive medical treatment without staying overnight.
Example
She went to the clinic for a health check-up.
彼女は健康診断のためにクリニックに行った。
C1 noun /ˈkoʊtʃ.mən/

Coachman

御者
Meaning
a person who drives a horse-drawn carriage or coach
Example
The coachman skillfully guided the horses through the busy streets.
御者は熟練して馬を賑やかな通りを通り抜けさせました。
B2 noun /ˌkeɪ.pəˈbɪl.ə.ti/

capability

能力
Meaning
The ability or capacity to do something.
Example
The telescope's capability is unparalleled.
望遠鏡の能力は並外れている。
C1 adjective /ˌkɒnsɪˈkwɛnʃəl/

consequential

重要な
Meaning
Having important or significant consequences; resulting from something.
Example
The meeting was consequential for the future of the project.
その会議はプロジェクトの未来にとって重要でした。
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。
C2 adjective /ˈkɒrɪdʒəbl/

corrigible

修正可能
Meaning
capable of being corrected or improved
Example
The student's mistakes were corrigible with practice.
学生の誤りは練習で修正可能でした。
C1 verb /klɪntʃ/

clinch

Meaning
To secure or settle something decisively; to grasp tightly.
Example
The team clinched the championship with a last-minute goal.
C2 noun /ˌsɜːrkəmləˈkjuːʃn/

circumlocution

遠回しの言い回し
Meaning
the use of many words when fewer would do, especially to avoid stating something directly
Example
The politician's speech was filled with circumlocution.
政治家のスピーチは遠回しの言い回しで満ちていた。
B1 adjective /ˈkɜːrli/

curly

巻き毛の
Meaning
having curls or waves; shaped with bends or coils
Example
She has naturally curly hair.
彼女は自然な巻き毛です。
B2 noun /kreɪn/

Crane

クレーン
Meaning
a large tall bird with long legs and neck; a machine for lifting heavy objects
Example
The graceful crane stood motionless by the water's edge.
優雅なクレーンは水辺に静止して立っていた。
C2 verb /ˈkæn.tər/

canter

軽いギャロップ
Meaning
To ride a horse at a controlled, easy pace between a trot and a gallop.
Example
She cantered her horse across the field with ease.
彼女は馬を簡単にフィールドを走らせた。
B2 noun /ˌkovuːɪɡˈzɪs.təns/

Co-existence

共存
Meaning
the state of existing together at the same time or in the same place; peaceful cohabitation
Example
The peaceful co-existence of different cultures makes this city unique.
異なる文化の平和的共存がこの都市をユニークにしています。
C2 noun /ˌkæθəˈlɪsɪti/

catholicity

普遍性, 開かれた考え
Meaning
Universality; broad-mindedness; acceptance of a wide variety of things.
Example
Her catholicity of interests makes her a fascinating person.
彼女のカトリシティな興味は、彼女を魅力的な人物にしています。
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。
B1 adjective /ˈklæsɪk/

classic

クラシック, 優れた
Meaning
Judged over a period of time to be of the highest quality and outstanding of its kind.
Example
That movie is a classic example of 90s comedy.
その映画は90年代のコメディのクラシックな例です。
B1 adjective /ˈkʌtɪŋ/

cutting

鋭い
Meaning
sharp or severe, often used to describe remarks or actions
Example
Her cutting remarks made everyone feel uncomfortable.
彼女の鋭いコメントはみんなを不快にさせた。
B1 noun /ˈkwaɪər/

choir

合唱団
Meaning
An organized group of singers, typically performing in church services or concerts.
Example
The choir sang beautifully during the ceremony.
式典中、合唱団は美しく歌いました。
C2 adjective /kəˈkɒfənəs/

cacophonous

不協和音
Meaning
Producing a harsh, discordant mixture of sounds.
Example
The cacophonous sounds of the city kept her awake all night.
街の不協和音で彼女は一晩中目が覚めていた。
A2 noun /klaʊd/

Cloud

雲
Meaning
a visible mass of condensed water vapour floating in the atmosphere above the ground
Example
Dark clouds gathered before the storm.
嵐の前に暗い雲が集まりました。
C1 noun sɪˈmɛntɪd ɡreɪv

cemented grave

セメントで作られた墓
Meaning
A grave that is constructed with cement for permanence.
Example
The cemented grave of the martyrs was seen near the river.
殉教者のセメントで作られた墓が川の近くで見られました。
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.
B1 noun /ˈkaʊnti/

county

郡
Meaning
A territorial division within a country, typically a region with its own local government.
Example
She grew up in a small county in northern England.
彼女はイギリス北部の小さな郡で育ちました。
C2 adjective /kənˈsʌmptɪv/

consumptive

消費的な
Meaning
Relating to or characterized by consumption; historically used to describe someone suffering from tuberculosis.
Example
The doctor advised against consumptive habits.
医者は消費的な習慣を避けるようにアドバイスした。
C2 noun /ˈkɒliər/

collier

炭鉱労働者
Meaning
a person who works in coal mines or a ship carrying coal
Example
The collier spent long hours underground extracting coal.
炭鉱労働者は地下で長時間石炭を掘り出していた。
B1 noun /ˈkemɪst/

chemist

化学者; 薬剤師
Meaning
a scientist who studies chemistry; a person trained to prepare and dispense medicines
Example
The chemist analyzed the sample to determine its composition.
化学者は成分を特定するために試料を分析した。
C2 noun /ˈkɒksweɪn/

coxswain

舵手
Meaning
the person in charge of navigating and steering a boat, especially a racing or small boat
Example
The coxswain shouted instructions to the rowing team.
コックスウェインはローイングチームに指示を出した。
C2 adjective /tʃeɪst/

Chaste

清純; 徳
Meaning
pure and morally good; abstaining from sexual activity
Example
She lived a chaste and virtuous life.
彼女は清純で徳のある生活をしました。
C2 noun /ˌkæstɪˈɡeɪʃən/

castigation

厳しい批評または罰
Meaning
Severe criticism or punishment for wrongdoing.
Example
The manager’s harsh castigation shocked the entire team.
マネージャーの厳しい批評はチーム全体を驚かせました。
C1 noun ˌsɛn.trə.laɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

centralization

中央集権化
Meaning
The concentration of control and decision-making power in a central authority.
Example
Excessive centralization can slow down decision-making.
過度の中央集権化は意思決定の速度を遅くすることがあります。
B2 verb /kəmˈplaɪ/

comply

従う
Meaning
to act in accordance with a rule, request, or law
Example
All companies must comply with safety regulations.
すべての企業は安全規則を遵守しなければなりません。
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。
C2 noun /kənˌɡlɒməˈreɪʃən/

conglomeration

集合体
Meaning
A collection or mixture of different things grouped together.
Example
The market is a conglomeration of small shops and food stalls.
市場は小さな店と食べ物の屋台の集合体です。
B2 adjective /ˌkɒst.ɪˈfɪʃ.ənt/

cost-efficient

コスト効率的
Meaning
Achieving maximum productivity with minimum wasted effort or expense.
Example
Cost-efficient solutions benefit industries.
コスト効率的な解決策は産業に利益をもたらす。
C2 noun /ˈkaɪrəˌmænsi/

chiromancy

手相占い
Meaning
The practice of predicting the future by interpreting the lines on the palms of hands; palmistry.
Example
The old woman practiced chiromancy and told fortunes for travelers.
年老いた女性は手相占いを実践し、旅行者に未来を予言しました。
C2 verb /ˈkɒsɪt/

cosset

甘やかす
Meaning
to care for and protect in an overindulgent way
Example
The little girl was cosseted by her grandparents.
小さな女の子は祖父母に甘やかされました。
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.
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。
C2 noun/verb /ˈkɜːrtsi/

curtsy

お辞儀
Meaning
a respectful bow made by women by bending the knees with one foot in front of the other
Example
She gave a quick curtsy before leaving the stage.
彼女はステージを去る前に素早いカートシーをしました。
B1 noun/verb /koʊd/

code

コード
Meaning
a system of words, letters, or symbols used to represent information or instructions
Example
He wrote a code to solve the problem on the computer.
彼はコンピュータで問題を解決するためのコードを書きました。
C2 noun /kəˈnɑːrd/

canard

Meaning
a false or unfounded story or rumor
Example
The article turned out to be nothing more than a canard.
C1 noun /ˈtʃʌk.əl/

Chuckle

軽い笑い
Meaning
a quiet or suppressed laugh; to laugh quietly or with amusement
Example
He gave a soft chuckle when he heard the funny joke.
彼は面白いジョークを聞いて軽くクスクス笑った。
C2 verb /ˈkælvɪnaɪz/

calvinize

カルヴァン主義の原則を取り入れる
Meaning
to imbue with the principles or doctrines of Calvinism
Example
The preacher sought to calvinize the community with strict teachings.
伝道師は厳格な教義でコミュニティをカルヴァン主義化しようとした。
C1 noun kənˌsɒl.ɪˈdeɪ.ʃən

Consolidation

記憶の定着
Meaning
The process of converting newly learned information into long-term memory
Example
Sleep plays a key role in memory consolidation.
睡眠は記憶の定着において重要な役割を果たします。
B1 noun /kɒp/

cop

警官
Meaning
a police officer (informal)
Example
The cop stopped the car for speeding.
警官はスピード違反で車を止めました。
C2 verb /kəˈmɪŋɡəl/

commingle

混ぜる
Meaning
To mix or blend different things together.
Example
The charity does not commingle donations with operational funds.
チャリティは寄付金を運営資金と混ぜません。
B2 adjective /kɒzˈmɛt.ɪk/

cosmetic

化粧品
Meaning
relating to beauty or appearance; intended to improve looks
Example
She bought a new cosmetic cream for her skin.
彼女は肌のために新しいコスメティッククリームを買いました。
C1 verb /ˈsɪvɪlaɪz/

civilize

文明化する
Meaning
to bring a society or group to a more developed, organized, or socially acceptable state; to educate and refine behavior
Example
Education can help civilize communities by promoting shared values and respect.
教育は共有された価値観と尊重を促進することで、地域社会を文明化する助けになります。
A2 adjective /kənˈsɜːnd/

concerned

心配な
Meaning
worried or anxious about something; involved or interested in something
Example
She was concerned about her mother's health.
彼女は母親の健康について心配していた。
B2 adjective ˌkɒntrəˈdɪktəri

contradictory

矛盾する
Meaning
Mutually opposed or inconsistent; containing elements that oppose each other.
Example
Their views on education are contradictory.
彼らの教育に対する見解は矛盾しています。
B2 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。
B1 verb /koʊˈɑːpəreɪt/

cooperate

協力する
Meaning
to work together; to collaborate
Example
The teams cooperate to achieve their common goals.
チームは共通の目標を達成するために協力しています。
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。
C2 adjective /ˈkɔːpjʊlənt/

corpulent

肥満の, 太った
Meaning
fat or obese; having a large bulky body
Example
The corpulent man struggled to fit into the small chair.
その太った男性は、小さな椅子に座るのに苦労していました。
B1 adjective /ˈkæʒ.u.əl/

Casual

リラックスして無頓着; 偶然の; 非公式
Meaning
relaxed and unconcerned; happening by chance; informal
Example
He wore casual clothes to the party.
彼はパーティーにカジュアルな服を着て行った。
C2 noun /ˈklaɪmɪŋ fɪʃ/

Climbing-fish

木登り魚
Meaning
a type of fish that can climb trees and survive out of water for short periods
Example
The climbing-fish can move from one pond to another by climbing trees.
木登り魚は、木を登って一つの池から別の池へ移動することができます。
C1 verb /ˌkɒndɪˈsɛnd/

condescend

上から目線で親切にする
Meaning
to behave as if one is superior while being gracious to others
Example
He would not condescend to answer such a trivial question.
彼はそんな些細な質問に答えることをしなかった。
B1 adjective ˈkʌltʃərəl

cultural

文化的
Meaning
Relating to the arts and to intellectual achievements.
Example
Schools organize cultural programs to honor Victory Day.
学校は勝利の日を記念して文化的なプログラムを開催します。
C2 verb /kruːn/

croon

優しく低く穏やかな声で歌うまたは歌うこと
Meaning
to sing or hum in a soft, low, and gentle voice
Example
She crooned a lullaby to help the baby fall asleep.
彼女は赤ちゃんを寝かしつけるために子守唄を歌った。
B2 noun /kənˈfɛʃən/

confession

告白
Meaning
a statement admitting that one is guilty of a crime or has done something wrong
Example
The suspect made a full confession to the police.
容疑者は警察に完全な告白をした。
B1 adverb /ˈkʌrəntli/

currently

現在
Meaning
at the present time; now
Example
He is currently working on a new project.
彼は現在、新しいプロジェクトに取り組んでいます。
C1 adjective /kəˈmɛmərətɪv/

commemorative

記念の
Meaning
Serving as a reminder or in honor of a person or event.
Example
They issued a commemorative coin for the independence anniversary.
彼らは独立記念日を祝うために記念コインを発行しました。
C1 noun kənˈsɔː.ti.əm

consortium

コンソーシアム
Meaning
An association of several companies or organizations formed to undertake an enterprise beyond the resources of any one member.
Example
The consortium worked collaboratively to build the cable.
コンソーシアムはケーブルの建設に協力しました。
B1 noun /ˈkrɪtɪˌsɪzəm/

criticism

批判
Meaning
The expression of disapproval or judgment of the merits of something
Example
The new policy has faced a lot of criticism from the public.
新しい政策は、一般の人々から多くの批判を受けました。
B2 verb /ˈtʃɛrɪʃ/

cherish

大切にする
Meaning
To hold something dear, to love and protect, or to keep a hope or memory alive.
Example
She cherishes the memories of her childhood home.
彼女は子供の頃の家の思い出を大切にしています。
B1 verb /klæp/

clap

Meaning
To strike the palms of the hands together, usually to express approval or create a sharp sound.
Example
The audience began to clap loudly after the performance.
B2 adjective /ˈklʌm.zi/

clumsy

不器用
Meaning
awkward in movement or lacking skill
Example
He is so clumsy that he drops things all the time.
彼はとても不器用で、いつも物を落としてしまいます。
B2 noun /kriːk/

creek

小川
Meaning
a small stream or narrow river
Example
We went fishing by the creek near our house.
私たちは家の近くの小川で釣りをしました。
B2 verb /ˈkʌltɪveɪt/

cultivate

栽培する
Meaning
to grow crops or plants; to develop or improve something
Example
Farmers cultivate rice in the paddy fields.
農家は田んぼでお米を育てています。