C2 verb /kənˈdʒɔɪn/

conjoin

結合する

Meaning

to join together or unite; to combine

Example

The two rivers conjoin just before reaching the sea.

2つの川は海に到達する直前に合流します。

C2 noun /ˈsɒlɪˌsɪzəm/

solecism

文法ミス

Meaning

a grammatical mistake in speech or writing; a breach of good manners or etiquette

Example

His speech was full of solecisms and awkward phrases.

彼のスピーチは文法ミスと不器用なフレーズでいっぱいだった。

C2 verb ɪmˈbaɪb

imbibe

吸収する, 同化する, 飲む

Meaning

Absorb or assimilate ideas or knowledge. To drink or take in.

Example

He tried to imbibe the wisdom from his mentor.

彼は師匠から知恵を吸収しようとした。

B1 noun /ˈmiːtər/

meter

メートル

Meaning

A unit of length in the metric system equal to 100 centimeters; also, a device that measures quantity such as electricity or gas.

Example

The technician came to check the electricity meter.

技術者が電気メーターをチェックしに来ました。

C2 adjective /prəˈhɪbɪtɔːri/

prohibitory

禁止的な

Meaning

Serving or tending to prohibit or forbid.

Example

The prohibitory laws were strictly enforced in the region.

禁止的な法律は地域で厳しく適用された。

C2 noun /trænsˈluːsəns/

translucence

半透明性

Meaning

the quality of allowing light to pass through but not detailed shapes

Example

The translucence of the curtains filled the room with soft light.

カーテンの半透明性は部屋を柔らかい光で満たしました。

A2 noun /ˈloʊ.kəl/

Local

地域の; 地元の

Meaning

belonging or relating to a particular area or neighborhood; a person living in a particular area

Example

The local people are very friendly.

地元の人々はとても親切です。

C1 noun /ˌmɑːr.kɪ.təˈbɪl.ə.ti/

marketability

市場性

Meaning

The possibility of commercial success for a product or service

Example

The new product's marketability depends on consumer demand.

新しい商品の市場性は消費者の需要に依存しています。

C1 noun /trentʃ/

Trench

壕

Meaning

a long, narrow ditch; a deep furrow in the ground, especially one used for military defense

Example

The soldiers dug a trench for protection during the battle.

兵士たちは戦闘中に防護のために壕を掘った。

C1 noun /ˈjeloʊ oʊliˈændər/

Yellow oleander

黄色のオレアンダー

Meaning

a tropical flowering shrub with bright yellow flowers; also known as lucky nut

Example

The yellow oleander blooms throughout the year in warm climates.

黄色のオレアンダーは暖かい気候で一年中花を咲かせます。

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。

B2 verb /pɪəs/

pierce

貫通する

Meaning

to make a hole through something; to penetrate with a sharp object

Example

The arrow will pierce through the target.

矢はターゲットを貫通します。

B1 adjective /əˈɡrɛsɪv/

aggressive

攻撃的

Meaning

ready or likely to attack or confront; forceful

Example

The salesman used an aggressive strategy to close the deal.

営業マンは契約を結ぶために攻撃的な戦略を使用しました。

C1 adjective /ˈsɛnʃənt/

sentient

感覚的

Meaning

Able to perceive or feel things.

Example

Humans are sentient beings capable of reasoning.

人間は推論する能力を持った感覚的存在です。

C2 verb /ˈsæŋktɪfaɪ/

sanctify

聖別する

Meaning

to make holy or sacred; to purify

Example

The priest will sanctify the marriage ceremony.

司祭は結婚式を聖別します。

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.

C2 adjective /kəˈrʌp.tə.bəl/

corruptible

腐敗しやすい

Meaning

able to be morally or ethically corrupted

Example

He was known to be corruptible and often accepted bribes.

彼は腐敗しやすいことで知られ、しばしば賄賂を受け取った。

C2 verb /ɪnˈfætʃueɪt/

infatuate

夢中にさせる

Meaning

to inspire with an intense but short-lived passion or admiration

Example

He was infatuated with her beauty.

彼は彼女の美しさに夢中でした。

A1 adjective /ˈreɪ.di.əʊ/

radio

ラジオ

Meaning

Relating to radio waves or broadcasting.

Example

FAST is the largest radio telescope in the world.

FASTは世界最大のラジオ望遠鏡です。

B1 noun, verb /skiːm/

scheme

計画 / 陰謀

Meaning

a plan or arrangement, especially one that is secret or dishonest

Example

They devised a scheme to cheat investors.

彼らは投資家をだますために計画を立てました。

C2 verb /bɪˈhuːv/

behoove

誰かが何かをすることが必要または適切である

Meaning

to be necessary, proper, or appropriate for someone to do

Example

It would behoove you to study before the exam.

試験の前に勉強することが必要です。

C1 verb /ˈmɪt.ɪ.ɡeɪt/

mitigate

軽減する

Meaning

To make less severe, serious, or painful; to lessen the severity of damage or harm.

Example

Proper planning can mitigate financial risks.

適切な計画は財務リスクを軽減できます。

A2 interjection /mˈhm/

mm-hmm

はい

Meaning

A sound used to express agreement or acknowledgment in conversation.

Example

‘Do you understand?’ ‘Mm-hmm.’

‘分かりますか?’ ‘はい.’

B2 noun /præŋk/

prank

いたずら

Meaning

A trick that is intended to be funny but not harmful.

Example

They played a harmless prank on their friend during the party.

彼らはパーティーで友達と無害ないたずらをしました。

B2 noun /ˌriː.əˈʃʊr.əns/

Reassurance

安心

Meaning

comfort or confidence given to someone to remove their fears or doubts

Example

She needed reassurance that everything would be okay.

彼女はすべてがうまくいくことを確認するために安心が必要でした。

B1 adjective /ˈflek.sə.bəl/

Flexible

柔軟な; 変更に適応可能

Meaning

able to bend easily; adaptable to change; not rigid

Example

She has a flexible work schedule that allows her to work from home.

彼女は自宅で働ける柔軟な仕事のスケジュールを持っています。

B1 adverb /ˈɑːf.tə.wərdz/

Afterwards

その後; 後で; 次に

Meaning

at a later time; after an event or time that has already been mentioned

Example

We had dinner and afterwards we watched a movie.

私たちは夕食をとり、その後映画を見ました。

C1 verb /ˈtrɛspəs/

trespass

Meaning

to enter someone's land or property without permission

Example

He was fined for trespassing on private land.

C2 noun /ˈvɛləm/

vellum

パーチメント

Meaning

a fine parchment made originally from the skin of a calf, used for writing or printing

Example

The ancient manuscript was written on vellum.

古代の写本はパーチメントに書かれていました。

B2 noun /ˈleɪaʊt/

layout

レイアウト

Meaning

the arrangement or design of something, especially the arrangement of elements in a book, webpage, or room

Example

The designer presented a new layout for the website that was much more user-friendly.

デザイナーはウェブサイトのために新しいレイアウトを提示しました、それはもっとユーザーフレンドリーでした。

B2 noun /ˈsʌfərɪŋ/

suffering

苦しみ

Meaning

the state of undergoing pain, distress, or hardship

Example

They tried to relieve his suffering with medicine.

彼らは薬で彼の苦しみを和らげようとした。

C2 noun /ɪˌpɪstəˈmɒlədʒɪst/

epistemologist

認識論者

Meaning

A scholar or expert who studies the nature, sources, and limits of knowledge.

Example

The epistemologist debated how humans can truly know anything with certainty.

エピステモロジストは、人間がどのようにして確実に何かを知ることができるかについて議論しました。

B1 adjective /ɪˈliː.ɡəl/

illegal

違法

Meaning

Not allowed by law; unlawful.

Example

It is illegal to drive without a valid license.

有効な免許なしで運転することは違法です。

C1 adjective /ˈmaʊntɪnəs/

Mountainous

山岳地帯の

Meaning

having many mountains; characterized by mountains

Example

The mountainous region was difficult to travel through.

その山岳地帯は旅行するのが難しかった。

B2 noun /məˈstɑːʃ/

Moustache

ヒゲ

Meaning

hair that grows on the upper lip of men

Example

He grew a thick moustache for the play.

彼は劇のために濃いヒゲを生やした。

C2 noun /ˌpæliˈeɪʃən/

palliation

緩和

Meaning

relief of symptoms without curing the underlying disease or problem

Example

Palliation is often the focus of care for terminally ill patients.

緩和ケアは終末期の患者の治療において重要な焦点となります。

C2 noun /ˌɔːrnɪˈθɒlədʒɪst/

ornithologist

鳥類学者

Meaning

a scientist who studies birds

Example

The ornithologist spent years studying migratory birds.

そのオルニソロジストは渡り鳥を研究するために何年も費やしました。

B1 verb /ˈkæri aʊt/

carry out

実行する

Meaning

to perform or complete a task; to execute a plan

Example

The team carries out the project successfully.

チームはプロジェクトを成功裏に実行します。

B2 verb /trɛk/

trek

Meaning

to go on a long, difficult journey, especially on foot

Example

They trekked across the mountains for three days.

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 adjective /ˈɒnɡəʊɪŋ/

ongoing

進行中

Meaning

continuing; still in progress

Example

The ongoing project will finish next month.

進行中のプロジェクトは来月終了します。

A1 noun /deɪ/

Day

日

Meaning

a period of twenty-four hours; the time during which there is light

Example

What a beautiful day it is today with clear blue skies!

今日は青空が広がる美しい日です！

B1 verb/noun /bɔːr/

bore

退屈させる

Meaning

Verb: To make someone feel uninterested or tired; Noun: A dull or tiresome person.

Example

The lecture began to bore the students.

講義は学生を退屈させ始めた。

C1 noun /ˈfiːtəs/

fetus

胎児

Meaning

an unborn or unhatched offspring in the womb or egg

Example

The doctor explained the development of the fetus during pregnancy.

医師は妊娠中の胎児の発達について説明しました。

C2 verb /ɪkˈspɒstjʊleɪt/

expostulate

反対する

Meaning

to express strong disapproval or disagreement

Example

She expostulated with her friend about the risky decision.

彼女は友人に対してリスクのある決定について反対しました。

C1 noun /ˌvəʊ.kəl.aɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/

vocalization

発声、言葉での感情や考えの表現

Meaning

The action of producing sounds with the voice; the expression of thoughts or feelings in spoken words.

Example

The vocalization of the singer captivated the audience.

歌手のボカライゼーションは観客を魅了した。

C1 noun /ˈkærɪkətjʊə/

caricature

風刺画

Meaning

A picture or description that exaggerates certain features for comic or satirical effect.

Example

The magazine published a caricature of the politician.

雑誌は政治家の風刺画を発表しました。

C2 noun /ˌspoʊliˈeɪʃən/

spoliation

破壊

Meaning

The act of destroying or ruining something, often evidence or property.

Example

The court punished the company for the spoliation of evidence.

裁判所は証拠の破壊のために会社を罰しました。

B2 noun /ˈstrʌk.tʃərz/

structures

構造物

Meaning

Buildings or other objects constructed from several parts.

Example

The region has ancient structures.

その地域には古代の構造物があります。

A2 noun /ˈlem.ən/

Lemon

レモン

Meaning

a yellow citrus fruit with acidic juice

Example

She squeezed a lemon into her tea.

彼女はお茶にレモンを絞った。

C1 noun ˌpɒlɪˈneɪʃən

Pollination

受粉

Meaning

The process by which pollen is transferred from flowers, enabling plant reproduction.

Example

Butterflies play a vital role in pollination.

蝶々は受粉において重要な役割を果たしています。

C1 adjective /hɜːrˈbɪv.ər.əs/

Herbivorous

草食性

Meaning

feeding on plants; plant-eating

Example

Cows are herbivorous animals that graze on grass.

牛は草食性の動物で、草を食べる。

B2 adjective /ʌnfəˈmɪl.jər/

Unfamiliar

不明な; 見知らぬ

Meaning

not known or recognized; strange

Example

The city was unfamiliar to me since I had never been there before.

その都市は私にとって見知らぬ場所でした。なぜなら、私はそこに行ったことがなかったからです。

C1 verb /ˈfɜːrmɛnt/

ferment

化学的なプロセスを経て、糖分がアルコールや酸に変換されること; 変化を促進または引き起こすこと

Meaning

to undergo a chemical process where sugars are converted to alcohol or acid; to incite or stir up change

Example

The grapes are left to ferment for several weeks.

ぶどうは数週間発酵させられます。

A2 noun /koʊt/

Coat

コート

Meaning

an outer garment worn over other clothes for warmth or protection

Example

He put on his winter coat before going outside.

外に出る前に冬のコートを着ました。

B2 noun /ˌrezəˈveɪʃən/

Reservation

予約

Meaning

the action of reserving something; an arrangement whereby something is reserved for a particular person; a qualification to an expression of agreement or approval

Example

I made a reservation at the restaurant for tonight.

今夜のレストランの予約をしました。

B2 adverb /ˈmɪzərəbli/

Miserably

悲惨に

Meaning

in a wretched or unhappy manner; extremely badly

Example

The team performed miserably in the championship.

チームはチャンピオンシップで悲惨にプレーしました。

B2 noun /ɪkˈspen.dɪ.tʃər/

expenditure

支出

Meaning

The action of spending funds; an amount of money spent.

Example

Managing expenditure is critical for budgeting.

支出の管理は予算編成において重要です。

C1 noun /ˈpɪt.fɔːl/

pitfall

落とし穴, 障害

Meaning

a hidden or unexpected danger or difficulty

Example

Investors must be aware of the pitfalls of the market.

投資家は市場の落とし穴に注意する必要があります。

B2 adjective /ˈæfluənt/

affluent

裕福

Meaning

having a great deal of money; wealthy

Example

She grew up in an affluent neighborhood.

彼女は裕福な地域で育ちました。

B2 noun /əˈriːnə/

arena

アリーナ, 会場

Meaning

a large area surrounded by seats for sports, entertainment, or other events

Example

The basketball game will be held in the new arena downtown.

バスケットボールの試合は市内中心部の新しいアリーナで行われます。

B1 verb /pɑːrˈtɪsɪpeɪt/

participate

参加する

Meaning

to take part in or become involved in an activity

Example

Students are encouraged to participate in extracurricular activities.

学生は課外活動に参加するよう奨励されています。

B1 noun ˈdʒʌdʒ.mənt

judgment

判断、裁定、判断力

Meaning

The ability to make considered decisions or come to sensible conclusions.

Example

The judge's judgment was fair and just.

裁判官の判断は公平で公正でした。

C2 adjective /prɪˈskrɪptɪbəl/

prescriptible

規定可能

Meaning

Capable of being prescribed or laid down as a rule or directive.

Example

Certain regulations are prescriptible under the law.

特定の規則は法律の下で規定可能です。

C1 adjective /dɪsˈhɑːrtənd/

Disheartened

落胆した

Meaning

discouraged; feeling dejected; losing hope or confidence

Example

She felt disheartened after failing the exam twice.

彼女は試験に2回失敗した後、落胆していました。

B2 adjective /dɪˈstɪŋktɪv/

distinctive

特徴的

Meaning

having a quality or characteristic that makes something different and easily noticed

Example

The restaurant is known for its distinctive flavors.

そのレストランは独特の風味で知られています。

B2 noun /ˈsɛm.ɪ.nɑːr/

seminar

セミナー

Meaning

A meeting for discussion or training, especially in an academic setting.

Example

The professor invited all students to attend the seminar on climate change.

教授はすべての学生を気候変動に関するセミナーに招待しました。

B2 noun /ˈter.ər/

Terror

恐怖; 政治的目的のために暴力と威圧を使用すること

Meaning

extreme fear; the use of violence and intimidation for political aims

Example

The loud explosion filled everyone with terror.

大きな爆発が皆を恐怖で満たした。

C1 adverb /ˈðɛərfɔːr/

therefor

それに対して

Meaning

For that or for it.

Example

He received payment and gave a receipt therefor.

彼は支払いを受け取り、それに対する領収書を渡しました。

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。

B2 noun /fɔːrˈmeɪʃən/

formation

形成

Meaning

the action of forming or process of being formed

Example

The formation of the new company took several months.

新しい会社の形成には数ヶ月かかりました。

C1 noun /ˈfæk.ʃən/

Faction

派閥

Meaning

a small organized dissenting group within a larger one

Example

Different factions within the party disagreed about the new policy.

党内の異なる派閥は新しい政策に対して意見が一致しませんでした。

B2 noun /bɪˈtreɪəl/

Betrayal

裏切り; 不忠

Meaning

the action of betraying one's country, group, or person; disloyalty

Example

His betrayal of their friendship hurt her deeply.

彼の友情に対する裏切りは、彼女を深く傷つけました。

B1 verb /ˈdekəreɪt/

decorate

飾る

Meaning

to make something look more attractive by adding ornaments

Example

We will decorate the room for the party.

パーティーのために部屋を飾ります。

C1 noun /pəˈsweɪsɪvnes/

persuasiveness

説得力

Meaning

The quality of being good at persuading someone to do or believe something.

Example

Her persuasiveness convinced the team to follow her suggestions.

彼女の説得力は、チームに彼女の提案に従わせました。

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 adjective ˈsiːm.ləs

seamless

シームレス

Meaning

A process or service that works without any interruption.

Example

A seamless checkout process improves user satisfaction.

シームレスなチェックアウトプロセスは、ユーザーの満足度を向上させます。

A2 noun /ˈpɑːrkɪŋ/

parking

駐車場

Meaning

the action or practice of leaving a vehicle in a particular place for a period of time

Example

There was no available parking near the restaurant.

レストランの近くには駐車場がありませんでした。

C1 verb /ˈnʌrɪʃ/

nourish

栄養を与える

Meaning

To provide with food or other substances necessary for growth, health, and good condition

Example

Good books nourish the mind.

良い本は心を栄養します。

B1 adjective /əˈdɪʃənəl/

additional

追加の

Meaning

added, extra, or supplementary to what already exists

Example

The teacher gave the students additional homework.

先生は生徒に追加の宿題を出しました。

C1 adjective /ˈeɪ.mi.ə.bəl/

Amiable

親しみやすくて快適; 良い性格の; 親切

Meaning

friendly and pleasant; good-natured; kind

Example

My neighbor is very amiable and always greets everyone warmly.

私の隣人はとても親しみやすく、いつも暖かく挨拶をします。

C1 noun /ˈskeɪ.biːz/

Scabies

疥癬

Meaning

a contagious skin disease caused by mites that causes intense itching

Example

The doctor diagnosed him with scabies after examining the rash.

医師は発疹を調べた後、彼に疥癬と診断した。

B2 noun /ˈkæriər/

carrier

運送業者

Meaning

A person or thing that carries, transports, or conveys something; also an organization that provides transport services.

Example

The airline is the largest carrier in the country.

その航空会社は国で最も大きな運送業者です。

C2 verb /prɪˈværɪkeɪt/

prevaricate

Meaning

to avoid telling the truth by not giving a direct answer

Example

The politician began to prevaricate when asked about the scandal.

A2 noun /fækt/

fact

事実

Meaning

A thing that is known or proved to be true

Example

It is a fact that the Earth orbits the Sun.

地球が太陽の周りを回っているのは事実です。

A2 adjective /ˈkʌlərfəl/

colorful

カラフル

Meaning

having bright colors; full of variety or interest

Example

The festival was full of colorful decorations.

その祭りはカラフルな装飾でいっぱいでした。

C1 noun /mɪkst ɪˈkɒn.ə.mi/

mixed economy

混合経済

Meaning

An economic system where both government and private sector operate together.

Example

Most countries today follow a mixed economy model.

現在、ほとんどの国が混合経済モデルを採用しています。

B2 adjective /ˈfeɪvərəbəl/

favorable

好ましい

Meaning

expressing approval or support; advantageous

Example

The weather conditions were favorable for the outdoor event.

屋外イベントには好ましい天候でした。

B2 verb /ɪˈvæljueɪt/

evaluate

評価する

Meaning

To assess or judge the value, quality, or significance of something.

Example

The teacher will evaluate the students’ projects tomorrow.

教師は明日学生のプロジェクトを評価します。

C1 adverb, adjective /ˌɪnkɑːɡˈniːtoʊ/

incognito

インコグニート

Meaning

In disguise or with one's identity concealed.

Example

The celebrity traveled incognito to avoid the paparazzi.

有名人はパパラッチを避けるためにインコグニートで旅行した。

C1 noun /zest/

Zest

熱意；エネルギーと興奮；柑橘類の外皮

Meaning

great enthusiasm and energy; excitement and vigor; the outer peel of a citrus fruit

Example

She approached the new job with tremendous zest.

彼女は新しい仕事に非常に熱意を持って取り組んだ。

B1 verb /əˈkɜːr/

occur

発生する

Meaning

to happen or take place; to be found or present

Example

The accident occurred at the intersection during rush hour.

事故はラッシュアワーの交差点で発生しました。

B1 noun /əˈkeɪ.ʒən/

Occasion

機会; 特別な出来事

Meaning

a particular time or instance of an event; a special celebration

Example

Their wedding was a joyous occasion.

彼らの結婚式は喜ばしい機会でした。

C2 noun kəmˈpʌŋk.ʃən

compunction

後悔

Meaning

A feeling of guilt or moral scruple that prevents or follows the doing of something bad.

Example

He felt compunction after lying to his friend.

彼は友達に嘘をついた後、後悔の念を感じました。

A2 adjective /ˈlʌki/

lucky

運が良い

Meaning

having good fortune or favorable circumstances

Example

She felt lucky to have such supportive friends.

彼女はそのような支えてくれる友達がいてラッキーだと感じていた。

C1 noun /tɒŋ/

tong

トング

Meaning

a tool with two movable arms used to pick up and hold objects

Example

He used the tong to pick up the hot coal.

彼は熱い石炭を拾うためにトングを使った。

A2 noun /ˈdaɪəri/

diary

日記

Meaning

a book in which one keeps a daily record of events and experiences

Example

She wrote about her day in her diary before going to bed.

彼女は寝る前に日記にその日の出来事を書きました。

B2 noun θrets

threats

脅威

Meaning

A statement of an intention to inflict pain, injury, damage, or other hostile action.

Example

Threats to food security are rising globally.

食料安全保障への脅威が世界的に高まっています。

B2 noun /ˈtek.staɪl/

textile

織物

Meaning

a type of cloth or woven fabric made by knitting or weaving fibers

Example

Bangladesh is famous for its high-quality textile industry.

バングラデシュはその高品質なテキスタイル産業で有名です。

B2 noun /ˈɡreɪt.fəl.nəs/

Gratefulness

感謝

Meaning

the quality of being thankful; readiness to show appreciation for kindness

Example

She expressed her gratefulness to the doctors who saved her life.

彼女は彼女の命を救ってくれた医師たちに感謝の気持ちを表現しました。

B1 noun ˈseɪ.vɪŋ

saving

貯金

Meaning

The practice of keeping and accumulating money for future use rather than spending it immediately.

Example

Regular saving habits ensure financial security.

定期的な貯金習慣は、財政的な安全を確保します。

A1 preposition /ɪn/

in

中

Meaning

expressing the situation of being enclosed or surrounded by something

Example

She is in the kitchen preparing dinner.

彼女は台所で夕食を準備している。

B2 adjective /ˈædɪkwət/

adequate

適切

Meaning

sufficient or acceptable in quality or quantity

Example

The food was adequate for the small group.

食べ物は小さなグループにとって適切でした。

C2 noun /ˈdɛvɪlri/

devilry

悪戯

Meaning

Wicked or cruel behavior; mischievous actions.

Example

The children were full of devilry on Halloween night.

ハロウィンの夜、子供たちは悪戯でいっぱいだった。

C2 adjective /juːˈʒʊəriəs/

usurious

高利貸しの

Meaning

Charging excessively high interest rates on loans.

Example

The bank was accused of offering loans at usurious rates.

銀行は高利貸しの金利で融資を提供したとして告発されました。

B1 noun /dɪˈpɑː.tʃər/

Departure

出発

Meaning

the action of leaving, especially to start a journey; a deviation from an established course

Example

The departure of the train was delayed by thirty minutes due to technical issues.

列車の出発は技術的な問題で30分遅れました。

B2 verb /breɪd/

braid

編み込み

Meaning

to weave together strands of hair or material

Example

She braided her hair before going to school.

彼女は学校に行く前に髪を編みました。

B1 adjective /ˈmen.təl/

Mental

精神的な

Meaning

relating to the mind; intellectual; psychological

Example

She has strong mental health and resilience.

彼女は強いメンタルヘルスと回復力を持っています。

C1 noun /kwɪnˈtɛsəns/

quintessence

エッセンス

Meaning

The purest or most perfect example of something.

Example

She is the quintessence of elegance.

彼女は優雅さのエッセンスです。

B1 verb /breɪk/

brake

Meaning

to slow down or stop a vehicle by applying a brake

Example

He braked suddenly to avoid hitting the dog.

C2 adjective /ˈfækʃəs/

factious

分裂的な

Meaning

causing disagreement or division within a group; inclined to form factions

Example

The debate became factious, splitting the committee into rival camps.

議論は分裂的になり、委員会は対立する陣営に分かれました。

C1 adjective /ˈvɪskəs/

viscous

粘性の

Meaning

Having a thick, sticky consistency between solid and liquid.

Example

Honey is a viscous liquid that flows slowly.

蜂蜜は遅く流れる粘性の液体です。

C2 noun /fækˈsɪmɪli/

facsimile

コピー

Meaning

an exact copy or reproduction of a document

Example

He sent a facsimile of the contract to the client.

彼は契約書のコピーをクライアントに送った。

C2 adjective /djuːˈplɪsɪtəs/

duplicitous

裏表のある

Meaning

Deceitful; deliberately deceptive or dishonest.

Example

The politician was criticized for his duplicitous statements.

その政治家は裏表のある発言で批判された。

C1 adverb /əˈkjuːtli/

acutely

鋭く

Meaning

in a sharp, intense, or severe way; with keen awareness

Example

She was acutely aware of the risks involved.

彼女はその危険性を鋭く認識していた。

C1 noun /ˌɪndɪˈdʒɛstʃən/

indigestion

Meaning

Discomfort or pain in the stomach associated with difficulty in digesting food.

Example

He avoided spicy food because it often gave him indigestion.

A2 noun /ʃɪp/

Ship

船

Meaning

a large watercraft that travels the world's oceans and seas

Example

The cargo ship departed from the port at dawn.

貨物船は夜明けに港を出発しました。

C1 noun /wɪm/

whim

気まぐれ

Meaning

a sudden or unpredictable idea, desire, or decision

Example

She bought the dress on a whim.

彼女は気まぐれでそのドレスを買いました。

B2 adjective /ˈdæmɪdʒɪŋ/

damaging

Meaning

causing harm or injury

Example

The storm caused damaging effects to the crops.

B1 noun /kənˈstrʌk.ʃən/

construction

建設

Meaning

The building of something, typically a large structure.

Example

Construction dust significantly contributes to pollution.

建設工事のほこりは汚染に大きく寄与します。

C1 noun /ˈruːbrɪk/

rubric

評価基準 / 指針

Meaning

A set of instructions, rules, or a heading in a document, often used for grading criteria.

Example

The teacher provided a grading rubric for the assignment.

教師は課題のための評価基準を提供しました。