B2 verb /kənˈfrʌnt/

confront

立ち向かう

Meaning

to face someone or something directly, especially in a challenge or conflict

Example

She had to confront her fears before making the speech.

彼女はスピーチをする前に恐怖と向き合わなければならなかった。

B2 noun /ˈek.oʊ/

Echo

エコー; 反響

Meaning

a sound that is reflected back; a repetition or imitation

Example

His voice created a clear echo in the empty cathedral.

彼の声は空の大聖堂で明確なエコーを作り出しました。

B2 adjective /ʌnˈnætʃərəl/

Unnatural

不自然な

Meaning

not existing in nature; artificial; forced

Example

The actor's smile looked unnatural and forced.

俳優の笑顔は不自然で、無理をしているように見えた。

B2 adverb /ˈnæʃənəli/

nationally

全国的に

Meaning

at the level of a whole nation; in a way that involves or affects an entire country

Example

The policy was implemented nationally to ensure equal benefits for all citizens.

その政策は、すべての市民に平等な利益を確保するため、全国的に実施された。

B2 noun /ɡreɪn/

Grain

穀物

Meaning

wheat or any other cultivated cereal crop used as food; a single seed of a cereal

Example

The farmer stored large quantities of grain in the barn after the harvest.

農家は収穫後、大量の穀物を納屋に保管しました。

B1 noun tɪk mɑːrk

tick mark

チェックマーク

Meaning

A mark (✓) used to indicate that something is correct or has been chosen, checked, or dealt with.

Example

I put a tick mark on all the completed tasks.

私はすべての完了したタスクにチェックマークを付けました。

C1 noun ˈdɪk.ʃən

diction

発音と単語の選択

Meaning

The style of pronunciation and word choice in speaking or writing.

Example

A strong diction enhances communication skills.

強いディクションはコミュニケーション能力を向上させます。

B1 noun /ˈɛnvəloʊp/

envelope

封筒

Meaning

a flat paper container used to enclose a letter or document

Example

She sealed the letter in an envelope and posted it.

彼女は手紙を封筒に入れて、郵送しました。

A2 noun /suːt/

suit

スーツ

Meaning

a set of clothes made of the same fabric, usually consisting of trousers and a jacket

Example

He wore a black suit to the wedding.

彼は結婚式に黒いスーツを着ていきました。

A2 noun /ˈweɪtrəs/

waitress

ウェイトレス

Meaning

a woman who serves food and drinks to customers in a restaurant or café

Example

The waitress took our order with a friendly smile.

ウェイトレスは笑顔で注文を取りました。

B2 adjective /ˈmɪl.ki waɪt/

Milky white

ミルクのような白

Meaning

a pure white color resembling milk

Example

The clouds looked milky white against the blue sky.

青い空を背景に雲がミルキーウェイトに見えた。

B1 noun /ˈdɛdˌlaɪnz/

deadlines

締め切り

Meaning

The latest time or date by which something should be completed.

Example

Setting deadlines helps finish tasks.

締め切りを設定することでタスクを終わらせるのに役立ちます。

B1 adjective /ˈiːvəl/

evil

邪悪

Meaning

Profoundly immoral and wicked.

Example

They believed the villain was the embodiment of evil.

彼らは悪役が邪悪の具現であると信じていた。

C1 noun /maɪt/

mite

ダニ

Meaning

a very small creature, often a tiny arachnid; also used to mean a very small amount

Example

The mattress was infested with dust mites.

マットレスはホコリのダニに感染していました。

C1 adjective /ˈtep.ɪd/

Tepid

ぬるい

Meaning

only slightly warm; lukewarm; showing little enthusiasm

Example

The tea was tepid and unappetizing.

お茶はぬるくて、あまり食欲をそそらなかった。

C2 verb /ˌkaʊntərˈveɪl/

countervail

相殺する

Meaning

to offset or counteract the effect of something

Example

The benefits of the new policy countervail its drawbacks.

新しい政策の利点はその欠点を相殺します。

C2 noun /ˈdɪfɪdəns/

diffidence

自信の欠如

Meaning

Lack of self-confidence; shyness or modesty.

Example

Her diffidence made it hard for her to speak in public.

彼女の自信の欠如は、公衆の前で話すのを難しくした。

C1 noun /ʃɑːrd/

shard

破片

Meaning

a broken piece of glass, metal, or pottery

Example

He cut his finger on a shard of glass.

彼はガラスの破片で指を切った。

B2 adjective /slæk/

slack

緩い

Meaning

not tight, firm, or busy; lacking tension or activity

Example

Business is slack during the rainy season.

雨季の間、ビジネスは鈍くなる。

B2 noun /ˌæl.əˈkeɪ.ʃən/

allocation

割り当て

Meaning

The action or process of distributing resources or duties for a particular purpose.

Example

Budget allocation for education must be increased.

教育のための予算の割り当ては増加しなければならない。

C1 noun /ɪnˈsɜːrdʒəns/

insurgence

反乱

Meaning

An act of rebellion or uprising against authority.

Example

The government struggled to contain the growing insurgence.

政府は増大する反乱を抑制するのに苦労した。

C1 adjective /stjuːˈpɛndəs/

stupendous

素晴らしい

Meaning

extremely impressive; amazing in size, degree, or excellence

Example

The magician’s performance was simply stupendous.

マジシャンのパフォーマンスはまさに素晴らしいものでした。

C1 adjective /ˈsæŋɡwɪn/

sanguine

楽観的

Meaning

Optimistic or positive, especially in a difficult situation.

Example

Despite the challenges, she remained sanguine about the future.

困難にもかかわらず、彼女は未来に対して楽観的な姿勢を保ち続けた。

C1 verb /ræsp/

rasp

Meaning

to speak in a rough, harsh voice or to scrape with a coarse sound

Example

He rasped out a warning before collapsing.

C2 adjective ˌvɪz.ju.oʊˈspeɪ.ʃəl

visuospatial

視覚を通じて空間と物体の関係を理解することに関連する

Meaning

Related to understanding the relationship between space and objects through vision.

Example

Good visuospatial skills are important for architecture and design.

優れたビジュアルスペーシャルスキルは建築とデザインにとって重要です。

C1 noun /ˈɡlɒs.ər.i/

Glossary

用語集

Meaning

an alphabetical list of terms in a particular domain of knowledge with explanations; a brief dictionary

Example

The textbook includes a helpful glossary at the end to define technical terms.

教科書の最後には技術的な用語を定義するための役立つ用語集があります。

C2 adjective /ˈtʃɜːrlɪʃ/

churlish

無礼

Meaning

Rude in a mean-spirited and surly way.

Example

It would be churlish to refuse her kind invitation.

彼女の親切な招待を断るのは無礼だろう。

B2 noun /ˈɪnvənˌtɔːri/

inventory

インベントリ

Meaning

A complete list of items, such as goods in stock or property.

Example

The shopkeeper checked the inventory before opening the store.

店主は店を開店する前にインベントリを確認しました。

B2 verb /ˈnæv.ɪ.ɡeɪt/

navigate

ナビゲート

Meaning

To plan and direct the route or course of a ship, aircraft, or other form of transport.

Example

The GPS helps navigate complex routes.

GPSは複雑なルートをナビゲートするのに役立ちます。

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。

B2 adjective /ʌnˈfeɪv(ə)rəbəl/

unfavorable

不利な

Meaning

not beneficial or advantageous; showing disapproval or opposition

Example

The proposal received an unfavorable response from the committee.

その提案は委員会から不利な反応を受けました。

C1 noun /ˌɪn.trəˈvɜːr.ʒən/

introversion

内向

Meaning

The tendency to be inward-looking and shy, preferring solitary activities.

Example

Her introversion made it difficult for her to enjoy large parties.

彼女の内向的な性格は、大きなパーティーを楽しむのを難しくした。

C1 noun /ˈbuːt.stræp.ɪŋ/

bootstrapping

自己資金による起業

Meaning

Starting a business with personal resources or small investments without external funding or venture capital.

Example

Many entrepreneurs rely on bootstrapping to launch their businesses.

多くの起業家はビジネスを立ち上げるためにブートストラッピングに依存しています。

C1 noun ˌsʌb.sɪ.dɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

subsidization

助成金

Meaning

Financial assistance provided by government to make certain goods or services more affordable.

Example

Subsidization of agriculture helps farmers maintain crop production.

農業の助成金は、農家が作物の生産を維持するのに役立ちます。

C1 verb /ˈwaɪtˌwɑːʃ/

whitewash

Meaning

to cover up faults, errors, or unpleasant facts; to paint with white paint or lime

Example

The report was criticized for trying to whitewash the company's failures.

A2 verb /ˌdɪsəˈpɪər/

disappear

消える

Meaning

to cease to be visible; to vanish

Example

The magician made the rabbit disappear.

マジシャンはウサギを消した。

B2 noun /ˈbɪʃəp/

bishop

司教

Meaning

a senior member of the Christian clergy, usually in charge of a diocese and empowered to confer holy orders.

Example

The bishop delivered a powerful sermon during Sunday service.

司教は日曜日の礼拝で力強い説教をしました。

C2 adjective /vaɪˈtjuːpərəbl̩/

vituperable

非難されるべき

Meaning

Deserving of blame, censure, or harsh criticism.

Example

His reckless actions made him vituperable in the eyes of his colleagues.

彼の無謀な行動は、彼を同僚の目には非難されるべき存在にしました。

B2 adjective /ˈhez.ɪ.tənt/

Hesitant

ためらう; 不確か; 気が進まない

Meaning

uncertain or unwilling to act; showing doubt or reluctance

Example

She was hesitant to accept the job offer.

彼女は仕事のオファーを受け入れることに躊躇していた。

C1 adjective /ˌɪnədˈvɜːrtənt/

inadvertent

意図しない, 不注意な

Meaning

Not resulting from or achieved through deliberate planning; unintentional.

Example

Her inadvertent mistake caused a delay in the project.

彼女の不注意なミスがプロジェクトの遅延を引き起こしました。

C1 verb /əˈfɪliˌeɪt/

affiliate

提携する

Meaning

to officially attach or connect (a group or organization) to a larger body

Example

The school is affiliated with the local university.

その学校は地元の大学と提携しています。

B2 adverb /ˌɑːrtɪˈfɪʃəli/

Artificially

人工的に;

Meaning

by artificial means; not naturally; in a fake manner

Example

The lake was artificially created for irrigation purposes.

その湖は灌漑目的で人工的に作られました。

A2 noun /dɪˈziːz/

disease

病気

Meaning

An illness or medical condition that affects the body or mind.

Example

The doctor is researching a cure for the disease.

医者はその病気の治療法を研究しています。

C2 noun /ˈdʒaɪrəˌskoʊp/

gyroscope

Meaning

A device consisting of a wheel or disk mounted so it can spin rapidly and maintain orientation, used for navigation and balance.

Example

The airplane's navigation system relies on a gyroscope for stability.

C2 adjective /ˈrɛstɪv/

restive

落ち着かない

Meaning

unable to stay still or silent; restless and impatient

Example

The crowd grew restive as they waited for the concert to begin.

コンサートが始まるのを待っている間、観客は落ち着かなくなった。

C1 noun /ɪˈnɔːrmɪti/

enormity

巨大さ

Meaning

The extreme scale, seriousness, or extent of something perceived as bad or morally wrong.

Example

The enormity of the crime shocked the entire community.

犯罪の巨大さはコミュニティ全体を驚かせました。

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.

A2 noun /əˈdɪʃ.ən/

Addition

加算; 追加のプロセス

Meaning

the process of adding numbers; something that is added

Example

The addition of a new room made the house more spacious.

新しい部屋の追加により家はより広くなりました。

B2 noun /ˈaʊtˌsɛt/

outset

開始

Meaning

the beginning or start of something

Example

From the outset, the project seemed ambitious but achievable.

最初から、プロジェクトは野心的だが達成可能に見えました。

C1 noun trænˈsɛndəns

transcendence

超越

Meaning

Existence or experience beyond the normal or physical level.

Example

The artist's work was a symbol of transcendence in creativity.

アーティストの作品は創造性における超越の象徴だった。

B1 adjective /ɪnˈtɜːrnəl/

internal

内部

Meaning

situated inside; relating to the inside or inner part of something

Example

The company is conducting an internal audit this month.

その会社は今月内部監査を行っています。

C1 noun /ɪmˈpɒs.tər/

Impostor

詐欺師; 偽者

Meaning

a person who pretends to be someone else in order to deceive others; a fraud

Example

The impostor convinced everyone he was a doctor until his fake credentials were discovered.

詐欺師は医者だとみんなを納得させましたが、彼の偽の資格が発覚するまでそれが続きました。

C2 noun /ˈdʒʌɡləri/

jugglery

ジャグリング

Meaning

The performance of tricks and illusions, especially by sleight of hand.

Example

The magician's jugglery amazed the audience.

魔法使いのジャグリングは観客を驚かせました。

B1 adjective /rɔː/

Raw

生の; 処理されていない; 自然な状態で; 未熟な

Meaning

uncooked; not processed; in natural state; inexperienced

Example

The chef prefers to use raw vegetables in his salads.

シェフはサラダに生野菜を使うのが好きです。

B1 adjective /ɪmˈpruːvd/

improved

改善された

Meaning

made better or enhanced in quality or condition

Example

Her health has significantly improved since last month.

彼女の健康は先月から大きく改善されました。

B1 verb /ˈdɪfər/

differ

異なる

Meaning

to be unlike or distinct from something else

Example

Opinions differ on this issue.

この問題について意見が異なります。

C2 verb /ɪnˈθrɔːl/

enthral

魅了する

Meaning

To captivate or hold someone’s full attention.

Example

The magician’s performance enthralled the audience.

マジシャンのパフォーマンスは観客を魅了した。

C2 adjective /ˈbrætɪʃ/

brattish

わがまま

Meaning

acting like a spoiled child; behaving in an annoying, self-centered way

Example

The brattish boy threw a tantrum when he didn’t get his toy.

わがままな男の子は、おもちゃがもらえなかったときに駄々をこねました。

A1 adjective /truː/

True

真実の; 本物の;

Meaning

in accordance with fact or reality; accurate; genuine

Example

It is true that hard work leads to success.

努力は成功へ導くということは真実です。

C2 verb /ˌæpərˈteɪn/

appertain

関係する

Meaning

to relate to or be connected with something

Example

The rules only appertain to members of the club.

その規則はクラブのメンバーにのみ関係しています。

B2 noun /ˈsəʊ.ʃəl.ɪ.zəm/

socialism

社会主義

Meaning

An economic system where the means of production are owned by the state or community.

Example

In socialism, resources are distributed equally among citizens.

社会主義では、資源が市民間で平等に分配されます。

A1 noun ˈlæŋɡwɪdʒ

language

言語

Meaning

A method of communication used by humans, consisting of spoken and written words structured in specific ways.

Example

Learning a new language can be exciting.

新しい言語を学ぶことはワクワクすることができます。

B2 noun /ˈten.dər.nəs/

Tenderness

優しさ

Meaning

gentleness and kindness; the quality of being easily hurt or damaged

Example

The mother showed great tenderness while caring for her sick child.

母親は病気の子供を世話しながら大きな優しさを示しました。

C2 verb /ˈdʒɪb.ər/

gibber

意味不明に話す

Meaning

To speak rapidly and unintelligibly, typically through fear or shock.

Example

The frightened man began to gibber when he saw the ghost.

怖がった男は幽霊を見たとき、意味不明に話し始めた。

C2 adjective /pəˈluːsɪd/

pellucid

透明

Meaning

Transparently clear; easy to understand.

Example

The lake water was so pellucid that you could see the stones at the bottom.

湖の水はとても透明で、底の石まで見えるほどでした。

B1 noun /ˈleɪ.bər/

Labour

肉体的または精神的な労働

Meaning

work involving physical or mental effort; workers as a group

Example

The construction required months of hard labour to complete.

建設には数ヶ月の厳しい労働が必要でした。

B1 adjective /ˈmɪzərəbəl/

Miserable

惨め; 不幸; 苦しみを引き起こす

Meaning

very unhappy; wretched; causing suffering

Example

He felt miserable after losing his job.

彼は仕事を失った後、ひどく落ち込んでいました。

C1 noun /ˌfæb.rɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/

fabrication

虚偽の発明

Meaning

The invention of false or misleading information; a lie or falsehood.

Example

The article was full of fabrication and misleading claims.

その記事は虚偽の発明と誤解を招く主張で満ちていました。

B2 noun /ˈsɜːr.tən.ti/

Certainty

確実性

Meaning

firm conviction that something is the case; the quality of being reliably true

Example

We can say with certainty that the project will be completed on time.

私たちは確実にそのプロジェクトが時間通りに完了することを言えます。

B2 noun /ʃɪt/

shit

うんこ

Meaning

a vulgar term for feces or excrement

Example

The dog made a mess by leaving its shit on the floor.

犬は床にうんこを残して散らかしました。

C1 verb /mɑːr/

mar

台無しにする

Meaning

to spoil or damage the appearance or quality of something

Example

The scratch will mar the beauty of the painting.

その傷は絵画の美しさを台無しにする。

C2 noun /kəˈleɪʃən/

collation

コレクション

Meaning

the act of collecting, comparing, and arranging in proper order

Example

The librarian spent hours on the collation of old manuscripts.

図書館員は古い手稿のコレクションに数時間を費やしました。

C2 noun /ˈbrɔːdˌsaɪd/

broadside

激しい攻撃

Meaning

a strong verbal attack or a sheet of paper printed on one side

Example

The politician launched a broadside against his opponent.

政治家は相手に対して激しい攻撃を仕掛けました。

C1 noun /əˈliː.dʒəns/

allegiance

忠誠

Meaning

Loyalty or commitment of a subordinate to a superior or of an individual to a group or cause.

Example

Soldiers take an oath of allegiance to their country.

兵士たちは自国に忠誠の誓いを立てます。

B2 noun /ˌɛksɪˈkjuːʃən/

execution

実行、遂行

Meaning

the act of carrying out a plan, order, or legal sentence

Example

The success of a project depends on its proper execution.

プロジェクトの成功はその適切な実行に依存します。

C1 verb /bɪˈhoʊld/

behold

見る；目にする

Meaning

to see or observe something, especially something remarkable or impressive

Example

She stood quietly to behold the sunrise over the hills.

彼女は丘の上の日の出を見るために静かに立っていた。

A2 noun /ˈnɛtˌwɜrk/

network

ネットワーク

Meaning

A system of interconnected people, things, or computers.

Example

She built a strong professional network.

彼女は強力なプロフェッショナルネットワークを作り上げた。

B1 noun /rɪsk/

Risk

リスク

Meaning

a situation involving exposure to danger; the possibility of something bad happening

Example

Taking this investment carries a high risk of losing money.

この投資には高いリスクが伴い、資金を失う可能性があります。

C2 adjective /dɪˈtɜːrmɪnət/

determinate

確定的

Meaning

having exact and definite limits or form

Example

The contract is for a determinate period of two years.

契約は2年間の確定した期間です。

C1 adjective /ˌoʊvərˈrɔt/

overwrought

興奮した / 過度に緊張した

Meaning

extremely agitated or nervous; excessively elaborate

Example

She was too overwrought to speak clearly after the accident.

事故後、彼女は興奮しすぎて、はっきりと話すことができなかった。

B2 noun /ˈkaʊntərˌpɑːrt/

counterpart

対等者

Meaning

a person or thing that corresponds to or has the same function as another

Example

The CEO met with his counterpart in the partner company.

CEOはパートナー企業の対等者と会いました。

C2 noun /ˈpærəpɛt/

parapet

防護壁

Meaning

A low protective wall along the edge of a roof, balcony, or bridge.

Example

The soldier hid behind the parapet for protection.

兵士は防護壁の後ろに隠れて安全を守りました。

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 noun mɒnəˈtɑːskɪŋ

monotasking

一度に一つの作業を行うこと

Meaning

The practice of dedicating oneself to a given task and minimizing potential interruptions until the task is completed or a significant period of time has elapsed.

Example

Monotasking can often lead to higher quality work.

モノタスキングはしばしば高品質な仕事につながります。

C2 noun /ˈhɛdʒɪrə/ or /hɪˈdʒaɪrə/

hegira

移住, 亡命

Meaning

a journey, especially when undertaken to escape from a dangerous or undesirable situation

Example

The refugees began their hegira across the desert.

難民たちは砂漠を越えて移住を始めた。

C1 adjective /ˈvæljuːləs/

valueless

無価値

Meaning

having no worth, importance, or usefulness

Example

The old broken phone was considered valueless.

壊れた古い電話は無価値だと見なされました。

C2 noun /ˈtɜːrnkoʊt/

turncoat

裏切り者

Meaning

a person who switches allegiance, often betraying a cause or group

Example

He was branded a turncoat after joining the rival political party.

彼はライバルの政治党に参加した後、裏切り者と呼ばれました。

C2 adjective /ləˈsɪviəs/

lascivious

好色な

Meaning

showing an overt and often offensive sexual desire

Example

The lascivious remarks made everyone uncomfortable.

その好色な言葉がみんなを不快にさせた。

C2 verb /ˈbækbaɪt/

backbite

陰口を言う

Meaning

to speak negatively about someone who is not present; to slander behind someone’s back

Example

It is wrong to backbite your colleagues behind their backs.

同僚の陰口を言うのはよくない。

C1 noun /tɑːrˈpɔːlɪn/

tarpaulin

Meaning

A large sheet of strong, flexible, water-resistant material used for covering or protecting things.

Example

The workers used a tarpaulin to cover the construction materials from rain.

B2 adjective /pəˈsɪs.tənt/

persistent

持続的

Meaning

continuing to exist or endure over a prolonged period

Example

Despite many setbacks, her persistent efforts led to success.

多くの障害にもかかわらず、彼女の持続的な努力は成功をもたらした。

B2 adjective /dɪsˈɡʌstɪd/

disgusted

嫌悪している

Meaning

feeling a strong sense of dislike or revulsion

Example

She was disgusted by the way he treated the animals.

彼女は彼が動物に接する方法に嫌悪感を抱いた。

C2 noun /ˈsɔː.dər/

Sawder

お世辞; おべっか

Meaning

flattering or wheedling talk; soft soap

Example

His sawder couldn't convince anyone of his sincerity.

彼のオベッカは誰にも彼の誠実さを納得させることができなかった。

C1 verb /ədˈmɪnɪstreɪt/

administrate

管理する

Meaning

to manage or supervise the execution of duties, laws, or resources; to formally give or apply something such as a test or medicine

Example

The committee will administrate the new policy across all departments.

委員会はすべての部門で新しい方針を管理する。

C1 adjective /ˈdestatəʊt/

Destitute

困窮した; 貧しい; 財産もお金もない

Meaning

extremely poor; without money or possessions

Example

Many families became destitute after the economic collapse.

経済崩壊後、多くの家族は困窮しました。

C2 noun /ˌpɜːrspɪˈkjuːəti/

perspicuity

明瞭さ

Meaning

Clarity and ease in speech or writing; the quality of being clearly expressed.

Example

The perspicuity of his lecture made it easy for students to understand complex topics.

彼の講義の明瞭さは、学生が複雑なトピックを理解するのを容易にしました。

A1 noun /ˈlet.ər/

Letter

文字; 手紙

Meaning

a character representing one or more of the sounds used in speech; a written message, typically sent in an envelope

Example

She wrote a letter to her grandmother.

彼女は祖母に手紙を書きました。

C1 noun /ˈpæstər/

pastor

牧師

Meaning

a minister in charge of a Christian church or congregation

Example

The pastor delivered a heartfelt sermon on compassion.

牧師は思いやりのある説教をしました。

C1 noun /ˈɡær.ɪ.sən/

garrison

駐屯地

Meaning

A body of troops stationed in a particular location, usually to defend it.

Example

The garrison defended the fortress against the invaders.

駐屯地は侵略者に対して要塞を守った。

A2 noun /ɡeɪt/

gate

幸せ

Meaning

A movable barrier that opens and closes to allow or prevent entry through an opening.

Example

She closed the gate behind her as she left the garden.

彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、喜びを隠すことができませんでした。

B2 adverb /ˈoʊpənli/

Openly

率直に; 公然と

Meaning

in a frank and honest way; without concealment; publicly

Example

She spoke openly about her struggles with mental health.

彼女はメンタルヘルスの問題についてオープンに話した。

B2 noun /tɒŋz/

Tongs

トング

Meaning

a tool consisting of two movable arms that are joined at one end, used for picking up and holding things

Example

Use the tongs to pick up the hot pieces of meat from the grill.

グリルから熱い肉片をつかむためにトングを使います。

C1 verb /daɪˈvɜːrdʒ/

diverge

分岐する

Meaning

to separate and go in different directions; to differ

Example

The two paths diverge at the fork in the road.

二つの道は交差点で分かれる。

C1 adjective /ɪnˈveə.ri.ə.bəl/

Invariable

不変の; 一定の; 常に同じ

Meaning

never changing; constant; always the same

Example

His invariable routine includes morning exercise and coffee.

彼の不変のルーチンには、朝の運動とコーヒーが含まれています。

B2 noun /wɪt/

Wit

機知

Meaning

mental sharpness and inventiveness; keen intelligence; a natural aptitude for using words in a clever and amusing way

Example

She has a sharp wit and quick sense of humor.

彼女は鋭い機知と素早いユーモアのセンスを持っています。

C2 noun /ˈflæɡ ˌɒfɪsər/

flag-officer

旗艦司令官

Meaning

a senior naval officer entitled to fly a flag to mark the command

Example

The flag-officer reviewed the fleet before the ceremony.

旗艦司令官は儀式の前に艦隊を視察しました。

A2 noun /teɪp/

tape

テープ

Meaning

a long, narrow strip of material, often sticky on one side, used for fastening or sticking things together

Example

I need some tape to seal this box.

この箱を封をするためにテープが必要です。

C1 adjective /ˈpəʊ.tənt/

Potent

強力な; 効果的な; 影響力のある

Meaning

having great strength, power, or effect; influential

Example

The medicine is very potent and should be taken carefully.

その薬は非常に強力であり、慎重に服用すべきです。

C1 noun /ɡaɪz/

guise

仮装

Meaning

An external form, appearance, or manner of presentation, often hiding the true nature

Example

He approached in the guise of a friend.

彼は友達の仮装で近づいてきた。

B1 noun /ˈkɒntɪnənt/

continent

大陸

Meaning

one of the large landmasses on Earth such as Asia, Africa, or Europe

Example

Asia is the largest continent in the world.

アジアは世界で最も大きな大陸です。

C2 verb /bɪˈhuːvz/

behooves

必要である

Meaning

third person singular form of 'behoove'; means it is proper or necessary

Example

It behooves every citizen to follow the law.

すべての市民は法律を守るべきです。

B2 adjective /ʌnprɪˈpɛrd/

Unprepared

準備不足

Meaning

not ready or able to deal with something

Example

He was unprepared for the difficult exam.

彼は難しい試験に準備していなかった。

C1 verb /smɜrk/

smirk

自己満足の笑顔

Meaning

to smile in a self-satisfied, smug, or silly way

Example

He smirked when he won the argument.

彼は議論に勝ったとき、ニヤリと笑った。

A1 verb /seɪv/

save

救う, 貯める

Meaning

to rescue from danger; to keep for future use

Example

It's important to save money for emergencies.

緊急時に備えてお金を貯めることは重要です。

B1 verb /swɪtʃ/

switch

切り替える

Meaning

to change from one thing to another; to exchange or replace

Example

I switched from coffee to tea.

私はコーヒーからお茶に切り替えました。

B2 noun /liːk/

Leek

リーク

Meaning

vegetable related to onion with long green leaves and white bulb, milder than onion

Example

The soup was made with potatoes and leeks.

スープはジャガイモとリークで作られていました。

C1 noun /ˈdʒʊərər/

juror

陪審員

Meaning

a member of a jury who is chosen to hear evidence in a legal case and help make a decision

Example

The juror listened carefully to the witness’s testimony.

陪審員は証人の証言を慎重に聞きました。

C1 noun, verb /ˈmæn.deɪt/

mandate

マンダト

Meaning

an official order or command; to give someone authority to act in a certain way

Example

The government issued a mandate to reduce carbon emissions.

政府は炭素排出削減のためのマンダトを発行した。

C1 noun /ˈmɪd.waɪf/

midwife

助産師

Meaning

A person, typically a woman, trained to assist women during childbirth.

Example

The midwife stayed with the mother throughout her labor.

助産師は出産中ずっと母親と一緒にいました。

A2 noun /ˈɑːr.tɪst/

Artist

芸術家

Meaning

a person who creates art, especially paintings or drawings; a person skilled in a particular art form

Example

The artist displayed her sculptures at the gallery opening.

そのアーティストはギャラリーのオープニングで彼女の彫刻を展示した。

C2 adjective /ˈkwɒdreɪt/

quadrate

正方形

Meaning

square or nearly square; having four sides or being suited or corresponding to something

Example

The tiles had a neat quadrate shape that made the floor look orderly.

タイルは整然とした正方形の形状をしており、床を整然と見せていました。