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B2 verb /kənˈfɜːr/

confer

Meaning
to discuss something important or to grant or bestow something
Example
The committee will confer to decide on the new policy.
B2 noun, verb /skruː/

screw

螺旋状の金属製ファスナー; 何かをねじで締める
Meaning
a metal fastener with a helical ridge; to fasten or tighten something with a screw
Example
He screwed the shelf to the wall tightly.
彼は棚を壁にしっかりとねじ込んだ。
B2 noun /ˈmɑːrdʒɪn/

Margin

余白; 範囲
Meaning
The edge or border of something; an amount allowed beyond what is needed
Example
Please write your notes in the margin of the page.
ページの余白にメモを書いてください。
B2 noun /prəˈvɪʒ.ən/

Provision

備蓄
Meaning
supplies of food and other necessary things; arrangement or preparation
Example
The government made provision for emergency supplies during the flood.
政府は洪水時の緊急供給のために備蓄を行いました。
B2 adjective ˌtek.nəˈlɒdʒ.ɪ.kəl

technological

技術的な
Meaning
Relating to or involving technology, especially scientific technology.
Example
Technological advancements enable futuristic projects.
技術の進歩が未来的なプロジェクトを可能にする。
B2 noun /ˈmaɪnə(r)/

miner

鉱夫
Meaning
a person who works in a mine, extracting minerals or other resources
Example
The miner worked in the coal mine for many years.
鉱夫は長年、石炭鉱で働いていました。
B2 adjective /bɪˈliːvəbl̩/

believable

信じられる
Meaning
Able to be trusted or accepted as true or reasonable.
Example
Her story was so detailed that it sounded believable.
彼女の話は非常に詳細で、信じられるように聞こえました。
B2 noun /rɪˈhɜːr.səl/

Rehearsal

リハーサル; 公演の練習
Meaning
a practice performance of a play, concert, or other work for later public performance
Example
The final rehearsal before opening night went perfectly.
開幕前の最後のリハーサルは完璧でした。
B2 noun /ˈtes.tɪ.moʊ.ni/

Testimony

証言; 証拠
Meaning
a formal written or spoken statement given in a court of law; evidence or proof
Example
The witness gave compelling testimony during the trial.
証人は裁判中に説得力のある証言をしました。
B2 verb /ˈprɒsɪkjuːt/

prosecute

起訴する
Meaning
to institute legal proceedings against someone
Example
The lawyer decided to prosecute the case after gathering sufficient evidence.
弁護士は十分な証拠を集めた後、訴訟を起こすことを決めました。
B2 noun /ˌkɒmplɪˈkeɪʃən/

complication

合併症
Meaning
A problem or difficulty that makes a situation harder to deal with.
Example
His illness led to serious complications after surgery.
彼の病気は手術後に深刻な合併症を引き起こしました。
B2 adjective /proʊn/

Prone

傾向がある
Meaning
having a tendency to; inclined; lying face down
Example
He is prone to making mistakes when he's tired.
彼は疲れているときにミスをする傾向があります。
B2 adjective /əˈsɜːr.tɪv/

Assertive

自己主張の強い; 自信に満ちた
Meaning
confident and forceful; having a strong personality
Example
She is very assertive when speaking in meetings.
彼女は会議で話すとき、とてもアサーティブです。
B2 adjective /dɪˈraɪvd/

derived

派生した
Meaning
Developed or obtained from something else; not original.
Example
The word is derived from Latin.
その単語はラテン語から派生しています。
B2 noun /ɪɡˈzæmɪnər/

examiner

試験官
Meaning
A person who tests or inspects knowledge, skills, or qualifications
Example
The examiner reviewed each student's answer sheet carefully.
試験官は各学生の答案用紙を注意深く確認した。
B2 adjective /dɪˈpɛndəbl/

dependable

信頼できる
Meaning
able to be trusted or relied on; consistently reliable
Example
She is a dependable colleague who always meets deadlines.
彼女はいつも締め切りを守る信頼できる同僚です。
B2 verb /əkˈnɒlɪdʒ/

acknowledge

認める
Meaning
to accept or admit the existence or truth of something; to recognize
Example
She acknowledged her mistake and apologized.
彼女は自分のミスを認め、謝罪した。
B2 noun/verb /ɡʌt/

gut

胃 / 勇気
Meaning
The stomach or belly; also used for courage, instinct, or to remove the inside of something.
Example
He had the guts to stand up for his beliefs.
彼は自分の信念を守る勇気を持っていました。
B2 noun ˈwɪl.paʊər

willpower

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

swarm

群れ
Meaning
A large group of insects or people moving together.
Example
A swarm of bees surrounded the tree.
一群の蜂が木の周りを囲んでいました。
B2 verb /wɪðˈdrɔː/

withdraw

引き出す
Meaning
to take money out of an account; to remove or pull back
Example
She needs to withdraw money from the bank.
彼女は銀行からお金を引き出さなければならない。
B2 noun ˈæn.ɪk.doʊt

anecdote

スピーチや文章で使われる短くて興味深い話
Meaning
A short interesting story used in speeches or writing.
Example
A well-placed anecdote makes a speech more relatable.
適切に配置されたエピソードは、スピーチをより関連性のあるものにします。
B2 adjective dɪsˈrʌp.tɪv

disruptive

破壊的な, 不安定にする
Meaning
Causing or tending to cause disruption.
Example
Deforestation has a disruptive effect on wildlife.
森林伐採は野生動物に破壊的な影響を与えます。
B2 noun /ˈθiːərɪst/

theorist

理論家
Meaning
A person who develops, studies, or explains theories in a particular field.
Example
The political theorist explained the impact of democracy on social structures.
政治的な理論家は、民主主義が社会構造に与える影響について説明しました。
B2 adjective /ˈsɛl.əˌbreɪ.tɪd/

celebrated

有名な
Meaning
Widely known and praised; famous for an achievement.
Example
He is a celebrated author in the field of literature.
彼は文学の分野で著名な作家です。
B2 noun /ˈbel.i/

Belly

お腹
Meaning
the front part of the human trunk below the ribs, containing the stomach and bowels; abdomen
Example
The baby kicked in her belly during pregnancy.
妊娠中、赤ちゃんは彼女のお腹を蹴った。
B2 adjective /ˈmɪθɪkəl/

Mythical

神話的な
Meaning
existing only in myths or legends; imaginary or fictitious
Example
Dragons are mythical creatures that appear in many cultures.
ドラゴンは多くの文化に登場する神話的な生き物です。
B2 adjective /hɪˈlɛəriəs/

hilarious

非常に面白い
Meaning
Extremely funny or amusing.
Example
The comedian told a hilarious story that had everyone laughing.
コメディアンは、みんなが笑ってしまうような非常に面白い話をしました。
B2 noun /ˈlæn.tərn/

Lantern

ランタン
Meaning
a portable lamp with a protective covering, often used outdoors
Example
We carried a lantern during our camping trip.
私たちはキャンプの旅行中にランタンを持っていました。
B2 verb /pəˈluːt/

pollute

汚染する
Meaning
to make air, water, or land dirty and harmful to people, animals, and plants
Example
Factories pollute the environment with toxic chemicals.
工場は有害な化学物質で環境を汚染します。
B2 verb /ˈmæk.sɪ.maɪz/

maximize

最大化する
Meaning
to increase something as much as possible
Example
The company aims to maximize its profits this year.
会社は今年、利益を最大化することを目指しています。
B2 noun /ɪkˈskɜː.ʃən/

Excursion

遠足; 観光旅行
Meaning
a short journey or trip, especially one engaged in as a leisure activity
Example
The school organized an excursion to the science museum for all students.
学校はすべての学生のために科学博物館への遠足を組織しました。
B2 noun /ˈfeɪ.lɪŋ/

Failing

失敗; 欠点; 弱点
Meaning
a weakness, especially in a person's character; a fault
Example
His only failing is that he talks too much during meetings.
彼の唯一の失敗は、会議中に話しすぎることです。
B2 noun /ˈɔːɡən/

organ

臓器
Meaning
a part of the body that performs a specific function
Example
The heart is an important organ in the human body.
心臓は人間の体の重要な臓器です。
B2 verb /ˈbraɪtən/

brighten

明るくする
Meaning
to make something lighter or more colorful; to improve mood or make happier
Example
A few kind words can brighten someone's day.
優しい言葉は誰かの一日を明るくすることができる。
B2 noun /ˈrest.ləs.nəs/

Restlessness

不安
Meaning
the inability to rest or relax as a result of anxiety or boredom
Example
His restlessness during the long meeting was obvious to everyone.
長い会議中、彼の不安は全員に明らかだった。
B2 noun /əˌrɪʒ.əˈnæl.ə.ti/

Originality

独創性
Meaning
the quality of being novel or unusual; the ability to think independently and creatively
Example
The artist's work showed great originality and creativity.
アーティストの作品は大きな独創性と創造性を示した。
B2 noun /əˈluːmɪnəm/

aluminum

アルミニウム
Meaning
a lightweight silvery metal used for making cans, foils, and other items
Example
The airplane body is made of strong but light aluminum.
飛行機の機体は強いが軽いアルミニウムで作られています。
B2 adjective /kənˈtɛntɪd/

contented

満足した
Meaning
Feeling or expressing happiness and satisfaction.
Example
She was contented with her simple life.
彼女はシンプルな生活に満足していた。
B2 verb /bɪˈtreɪ/

betray

裏切る
Meaning
to be disloyal to; to reveal secrets
Example
He felt betrayed by his closest friend.
彼は最も親しい友人に裏切られたと感じた。
B2 adjective /ʌnˈɑːrmd/

unarmed

非武装
Meaning
Not equipped with or carrying weapons
Example
The police found the suspect unarmed during the search.
警察は捜索中に容疑者が武装していないことを発見した。
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 noun/verb /ˈaʊtreɪdʒ/

outrage

憤慨
Meaning
A strong feeling of anger and shock; to arouse anger or shock.
Example
The unfair decision caused public outrage.
不公平な決定が公共の憤慨を引き起こしました。
B2 adjective /ˈstaɪ.lɪʃ/

Stylish

流行に敏感で魅力的な; 外見に優雅さや味を持つ
Meaning
fashionable and attractive; having elegance or taste in appearance
Example
She wore a stylish dress to the party.
彼女はパーティーでスタイリッシュなドレスを着ていた。
B2 noun /ˈsiː.mən/

Seaman

船員
Meaning
a person who works on a ship; sailor
Example
The experienced seaman navigated the ship through the storm.
経験豊富な船員は嵐の中で船を操縦しました。
B2 noun /ˈtɔːtʃər/

torture

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

groundbreaking

画期的
Meaning
Introducing new ideas or methods; innovative or pioneering.
Example
Groundbreaking advancements redefine innovation.
画期的な進展はイノベーションを再定義します。
B2 adverb /ɪkˈstɜrnəli/

externally

外見上
Meaning
in a way that relates to the outer surface or outside appearance
Example
The building appeared externally modern, but inside it was quite old-fashioned.
建物は外見上は現代的に見えたが、中はかなり古風だった。
B2 verb /rɪˈfreɪn/

refrain

控える
Meaning
To hold oneself back from doing something.
Example
Please refrain from smoking in this area.
このエリアでの喫煙はご遠慮ください。
B2 noun /ˈweɪtˌlɪftɪŋ/

weightlifting

重量挙げ
Meaning
the sport or activity of lifting heavy weights to build strength and muscle
Example
Weightlifting requires discipline, proper technique, and consistent training.
重量挙げには規律と正しい技術が必要です。
B2 noun /ˌɑːrkiˈɑːlədʒi/

archaeology

考古学
Meaning
the study of human history and prehistory through excavation and analysis of artifacts, monuments, and other physical remains
Example
She studied archaeology to learn about ancient civilizations.
彼女は古代文明について学ぶために考古学を学びました。
B2 adjective /kræmpt/

cramped

窮屈, 不快適な小ささ
Meaning
uncomfortably small or restricted
Example
The room was so cramped that we could barely move.
部屋はとても窮屈で、ほとんど動けませんでした。
B2 adjective /ˈtrʌblsəm/

Troublesome

面倒な; 問題のある
Meaning
causing difficulty or annoyance; problematic
Example
The troublesome student disrupted the class again.
その面倒な学生はまたクラスを中断しました。
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 adjective + noun ˈpraɪməri əbˈdʒektɪv

primary objective

主要な目標
Meaning
The main goal or chief aim of an activity, project, or endeavor.
Example
The primary objective of the event was to promote recycling.
イベントの主要な目標はリサイクルの推進でした。
B2 noun /ɡloʊb/

Globe

球形の物体；地球；地球の球形モデル
Meaning
a spherical or rounded object; the earth; a spherical model of the earth
Example
The teacher used a globe to show the students the locations of different countries.
先生は地球儀を使って、学生たちに異なる国々の位置を示しました。
B2 adjective /ˈvɪɡ.ər.əs/

vigorous

活発な
Meaning
Characterized by high energy and vitality.
Example
Regular exercise keeps the body vigorous and healthy.
定期的な運動は体を活発に保ち、健康にします。
B2 adjective /kəˈreɪdʒəs/

Courageous

勇敢な; 恐れを知らない; 危険に立ち向かう勇気を示す
Meaning
brave; fearless; showing courage in the face of danger
Example
The courageous firefighter rescued the family from the burning building.
勇敢な消防士は燃えている建物から家族を救出した。
B2 adjective /ʌnˈɪndʒərd/

uninjured

無傷
Meaning
Without injury; not physically harmed.
Example
All the passengers were rescued uninjured.
すべての乗客は無傷で救助されました。
B2 verb /buːm/

boom

轟音
Meaning
to make a loud deep sound; to grow or increase rapidly
Example
The thunder boomed across the sky.
雷が空を鳴り響かせた。
B2 adjective /ˈreɪʃəl/

racial

人種の
Meaning
relating to a race of people
Example
Racial equality is an important issue in many societies.
人種平等は多くの社会において重要な問題です。
B2 adjective /hɑːrˈmoʊ.ni.əs/

harmonious

調和の取れた, 一貫した, 統一された
Meaning
Characterized by agreement or concord; forming a pleasing or consistent whole.
Example
A harmonious work environment boosts productivity.
調和の取れた職場環境は生産性を高めます。
B2 noun /rɪˈdʒɛkʃən/

rejection

拒絶
Meaning
the action of refusing or dismissing something or someone
Example
Her rejection of the offer surprised everyone.
彼女の提案の拒絶は皆を驚かせた。
B2 verb /stʌn/

stun

驚かす, 気絶させる
Meaning
to shock or surprise someone greatly; to knock someone unconscious or dazed
Example
The news of her sudden resignation stunned everyone.
彼女の突然の辞任のニュースは皆を驚かせた。
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 verb /buːst/

boost

増加させる
Meaning
To increase, improve, or raise something.
Example
The company launched a campaign to boost sales.
会社は売上を増加させるためのキャンペーンを開始しました。
B2 noun /diˈoʊ.dər.ənt/

Deodorant

デオドラント
Meaning
a substance that removes or conceals unpleasant smells, especially bodily odors
Example
She applied deodorant before going to the gym to stay fresh during workout.
彼女はジムに行く前に、トレーニング中にさっぱりとした状態を保つためにデオドラントを塗りました。
B2 noun /kɜːrl/

Curl

カール; らせん形
Meaning
a piece of hair that curves or coils; something with a spiral or curved shape
Example
She had beautiful natural curls that framed her face perfectly.
彼女は顔を完璧に縁取る自然なカールをしていた。
B2 noun /waɪt ænt/

White-Ant

シロアリ
Meaning
a small social insect that lives in colonies and feeds on wood and plant matter
Example
White ants damaged the wooden furniture in our house.
シロアリは私たちの家の木製家具を傷つけました。
B2 adjective /ˈstæt.ɪk/

static

静的
Meaning
Lacking in movement, action, or change; stationary.
Example
Static ideas hinder progress.
静的な考えは進展を妨げる。
B2 verb /ˈdɑːrkən/

darken

暗くする
Meaning
to make or become dark; to reduce brightness or light
Example
The clouds began to darken the sky before the storm.
嵐の前に雲が空を暗くし始めた。
B2 noun /ˌɑb.zɚˈveɪ.ʃən/

Observation

観察
Meaning
the action of watching something carefully; a comment or remark
Example
The scientist made careful observations of the experiment.
科学者は実験を慎重に観察しました。
B2 verb/noun /buː/

boo

Meaning
To show disapproval by shouting 'boo'; or a sound made to surprise or scare.
Example
The audience began to boo the bad performance.
B2 verb ˈfɔːr.mjə.leɪt

formulate

策定する
Meaning
To create or develop a plan or idea clearly and specifically, to construct an idea or strategy clearly.
Example
The company must formulate a strategy for expansion.
会社は拡張戦略を策定する必要があります。
B2 noun kəˈmɒd.ə.ti

commodity

商品
Meaning
A raw material or primary agricultural product that can be bought and sold.
Example
Oil is a valuable commodity in the global market.
石油は世界市場で貴重な商品です。
B2 verb /piːp/

peep

覗く
Meaning
to look quickly or secretly; to make a short high sound
Example
The child tried to peep through the keyhole.
子供は鍵穴から覗こうとした。
B2 adjective /beər/

Bare

裸; 未覆われた; 空; 最小限
Meaning
naked; uncovered; empty; minimal
Example
The bare walls of the room needed some decoration.
部屋の裸の壁は何か飾りが必要だった。
B2 noun /ˈmeɪn.tən.əns/

maintenance

メンテナンス
Meaning
The process of keeping something in proper working condition; upkeep.
Example
Regular maintenance increases the lifespan of machines.
定期的なメンテナンスは機械の寿命を延ばします。
B2 noun /sɪmˈplɪsɪti/

Simplicity

単純さ; 明確さ
Meaning
the quality of being simple; lack of complexity or intricacy
Example
The beauty of the design lies in its simplicity.
デザインの美しさはその単純さにあります。
B2 verb (phrasal) /ˈpæs ˌɔːf/

pass-off

Meaning
to present something or someone falsely as something else; to pretend or deceive
Example
He tried to pass off the fake watch as a luxury brand.
B2 noun, verb /ˈævəlæntʃ/

avalanche

Meaning
(noun) a mass of snow, ice, and rocks falling rapidly down a mountainside; a sudden overwhelming quantity; (verb) to descend like an avalanche
Example
The avalanche buried the mountain road under tons of snow.
B2 adjective /slaɪ/

sly

ずるい / 狡猾
Meaning
Clever in a deceitful or cunning way.
Example
She gave him a sly smile.
彼女は彼にずるい笑顔を向けた。
B2 noun /suː.pɪər.iˈɔːr.ə.ti/

Superiority

優越性
Meaning
the quality or state of being superior; higher rank or quality
Example
His superiority in mathematics was evident from his test scores.
数学における彼の優越性は、彼のテストのスコアから明らかだった。
B2 noun ɪnˈtɛɡrɪti

integrity

誠実
Meaning
The quality of being honest and having strong moral principles; moral uprightness.
Example
Teachers' integrity fosters a positive learning environment.
教師のインテグリティは、積極的な学習環境を促進します。
B2 verb /ˈwɪɡəl/

wiggle

揺れる, 動かす
Meaning
To move or cause to move with small rapid movements from side to side.
Example
The baby wiggled happily in her mother's arms.
赤ちゃんは母親の腕の中で幸せそうに揺れていました。
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 noun /ˈsɛsəmi sidz/

Sesame Seeds

ゴマの種
Meaning
small edible seeds from the sesame plant used in cooking and baking
Example
Sprinkle sesame seeds on top of the bread before baking.
パンの上にゴマの種を振りかけてから焼いてください。
B2 adjective /ˈθɔːtˌproʊvɪkɪŋ/

thought-provoking

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

Utterly

完全に; 絶対に; 完全に
Meaning
completely; absolutely; totally
Example
The movie was utterly boring and I fell asleep.
その映画は完全に退屈で、私は寝てしまいました。
B2 adjective /ɪnˈvaɪrənmənt ˈfrɛndli/

environment-friendly

環境に優しい
Meaning
Designed or produced in a way that causes minimal harm to the environment, often using sustainable materials and processes that reduce ecological impact.
Example
Environment-friendly products are designed to reduce ecological damage.
環境に優しい製品は、環境へのダメージを減らすように設計されています。
B2 verb /ʃrɪŋk/

shrink

縮む
Meaning
to become smaller in size; to draw back in fear
Example
The sweater shrank after washing in hot water.
セーターは熱い水で洗った後、縮んだ。
B2 adjective /stɪf/

Stiff

硬直した; 固い; 堅固な
Meaning
not easily bent or changed; rigid; firm
Example
The old wooden board was too stiff to bend.
古い木の板は曲がりにくく、硬すぎた。
B2 verb /ˈspɛsɪfaɪ/

specify

指定する
Meaning
to state or describe something clearly and exactly
Example
Please specify the time and place of the meeting.
会議の時間と場所を指定してください。
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 adverb /ˈæk.jə.rət.li/

Accurately

正確に、間違いなく、適切に
Meaning
in an exact way, without any mistakes; precisely; correctly
Example
She accurately predicted the outcome of the election.
彼女は選挙結果を正確に予測した。
B2 verb /ɡraɪnd/

grind

挽く
Meaning
to crush into small particles; to work hard
Example
She grinds coffee beans every morning.
彼女は毎朝コーヒー豆を挽く。
B2 adjective /ˈvɜːr.tʃu.əs/

Virtuous

徳のある; 正義の; 道徳的に優れた;
Meaning
having high moral standards; righteous; morally excellent
Example
She is known for her virtuous character and honest dealings.
彼女はその徳のある性格と正直な取引で知られています。
B2 noun /dɪˈsɛnt/

descent

降下 / 祖先
Meaning
the action of moving downward, falling, or dropping; ancestry or origin
Example
The climbers began their descent from the mountain peak.
登山者は山頂から降下を始めました。
B2 noun /spɑːrk/

Spark

火花
Meaning
a small fiery particle thrown off from a fire; a flash of light; something that triggers or initiates
Example
A spark from the campfire ignited the dry leaves.
キャンプファイヤーからの火花が乾いた葉を点火しました。
B2 noun /ˈtraɪ.əl/

Trial

裁判; テスト
Meaning
a formal examination of evidence in a court; a test of performance or quality
Example
The murder trial lasted for three weeks in the county courthouse.
殺人裁判は郡の裁判所で3週間続いた。
B2 verb /kənˈfaɪd/

confide

Meaning
To tell someone about a secret or private matter while trusting them not to repeat it.
Example
He confided his worries to his best friend.
B2 verb /ɪnˈkwaɪər/

inquire

尋ねる
Meaning
to ask; to investigate
Example
She inquired about the job opening.
彼女は仕事の募集について尋ねました。
B2 noun ˌkɒm.prɪˈhɛn.ʃən

comprehension

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

Refusal

拒否; 拒絶
Meaning
the act of saying no to something or not accepting something
Example
His refusal to cooperate made the project more difficult.
彼の協力拒否はプロジェクトをさらに難しくした。
B2 noun /ˈmet.roʊ reɪl/

Metro Rail

メトロ
Meaning
an underground urban railway system; subway system
Example
The metro rail connects all major areas of the city efficiently.
メトロレールは都市のすべての主要地域を効率的に結びつけます。
B2 verb /ɪkˈspaɪər/

expire

期限切れ
Meaning
to come to an end, especially a period of validity or life
Example
My passport will expire next month.
私のパスポートは来月期限切れになります。
B2 verb /ɛksˈheɪl/

exhale

息を吐く
Meaning
to breathe out air from the lungs
Example
She slowly exhaled after holding her breath.
彼女は息を止めた後、ゆっくりと息を吐き出した。
B2 noun /ˈɜːnɪŋz/

earnings

収入
Meaning
money obtained in return for labor or services
Example
Her monthly earnings are enough to support her family.
彼女の月収は家族を養うのに十分です。
B2 verb, noun /kəˈmjuːt/

commute

通勤
Meaning
Verb: to travel regularly between home and work; Noun: the journey to and from work.
Example
He commutes two hours every day to reach his office.
彼は毎日オフィスに着くために二時間通勤している。
B2 noun /ɡriːnz/

Greens

葉物野菜
Meaning
Leafy vegetables such as spinach, lettuce, and cabbage
Example
Eating greens is important for good health.
葉物野菜を食べることは健康にとって重要です。
B2 adjective /ˈpɑːr.ʃəl/

Partial

部分的; 偏見のある;
Meaning
incomplete; showing bias or prejudice
Example
The judge gave a partial decision in favor of the defendant.
裁判官は被告人に有利な部分的な決定を下した。
B2 noun /ˈaɪkɒn/

icon

アイコン, 象徴
Meaning
A person or thing regarded as a symbol of something, or a graphic symbol on a screen.
Example
The singer became a cultural icon.
その歌手は文化的なアイコンとなった。
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 adjective /əˈlaɪd/

Allied

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

glossy

光沢のある
Meaning
Shiny and smooth in appearance; attractive on the surface but sometimes lacking depth.
Example
She bought a glossy magazine from the store.
彼女は店で光沢のある雑誌を買いました。
B2 noun /ˈlænd.lɔːrd/

Land lord

家主
Meaning
a person who owns property and rents it to tenants
Example
The landlord collected the monthly rent from all tenants.
家主はすべての借家人から月々の家賃を徴収しました。
B2 noun ˈruθləs ˌkɑmpəˈtɪʃən

ruthless competition

容赦ない競争
Meaning
Fierce and merciless rivalry or contest, without pity or compassion.
Example
Ruthless competition for power leads to societal issues.
権力のための容赦ない競争は社会問題を引き起こします。
B2 noun /krɑk pɑt/

Crock pot

スロークッカー
Meaning
an electric cooking pot that cooks food slowly at low temperatures
Example
I put the chicken and vegetables in the crock pot before going to work.
仕事に行く前にチキンと野菜をスロークッカーに入れました。
B2 noun /ˈfaʊn.dər/

Founder

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

word formation

語形成
Meaning
the process by which new words are created or existing words are modified in a language
Example
Word formation helps learners understand how new vocabulary develops in English.
語形成は言語学の重要な分野です。
B2 noun /rɪˈvendʒ/

Revenge

復讐
Meaning
the action of inflicting hurt or harm on someone for an injury or wrong suffered at their hands
Example
She sought revenge against those who betrayed her trust.
彼女は信頼を裏切った者たちに復讐を求めた。