C1 noun /ˌkɒn.əˈsɜːr/

connoisseur

鑑定家

Meaning

an expert judge in matters of taste, especially in food, art, or wine

Example

She is a true connoisseur of fine art.

彼女は本物の芸術の鑑定家です。

C1 noun /ˌkɒŋɡrɪˈɡeɪʃən/

congregation

集会

Meaning

a group of people assembled for religious worship or a common purpose

Example

The congregation gathered to hear the sermon.

集会は説教を聞くために集まりました。

C1 adjective /kræs/

crass

無神経な、感受性や洗練さが欠けている

Meaning

lacking sensitivity, refinement, or intelligence

Example

His crass remarks offended everyone at the meeting.

彼の無神経な発言は会議で全員を怒らせました。

C1 noun /kənˈtɛndər/

contender

競争者, 立候補者

Meaning

a person or team competing for a title or prize

Example

She is a strong contender for the mayoral position.

彼女は市長職の強力な候補者です。

C1 noun /kəˈmændər ɪn tʃiːf/

Commander-in-chief

最高司令官

Meaning

the supreme leader of a nation's armed forces

Example

The president serves as the commander-in-chief of the military.

大統領は軍隊の最高司令官として務めています。

C1 noun /ˈsɪ.nɪk/

Cynic

皮肉屋; 疑い深い人

Meaning

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

Example

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

その古い皮肉屋は政治家がただ票を得ることにしか関心がないと信じていた。

C1 adjective /kənˈsɜːrtɪd/

concerted

協調した

Meaning

done with great effort, planned and performed together by multiple people

Example

The workers made a concerted effort to improve conditions.

労働者たちは状況改善のために協調した努力をしました。

C1 verb /kɜːrˈteɪl/

curtail

制限する

Meaning

to reduce or limit something, especially something considered undesirable

Example

The company had to curtail its spending due to budget cuts.

予算削減のため、会社は支出を削減しなければなりませんでした。

C1 noun /ˈkɒb.lər/

Cobbler

靴屋

Meaning

a person who repairs shoes and other leather goods

Example

The cobbler fixed my broken shoes perfectly.

靴屋は私の壊れた靴を完璧に修理しました。

C1 noun /kjʊˈreɪtər/

curator

キュレーター

Meaning

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

Example

The curator organized a new exhibition of ancient artifacts.

キュレーターは新しい古代の遺物の展示を組織しました。

C1 noun /ˈkætərækt/

cataract

白内障 / 滝

Meaning

A medical condition causing clouding of the eye's lens; also a large waterfall.

Example

The old man suffered from cataracts in both eyes.

その高齢の男性は両目に白内障を患っていました。

C1 adjective /ˈkɒɡ.nɪ.zənt/

cognizant

認識している

Meaning

Having knowledge or being aware of something.

Example

He was cognizant of the risks before starting the project.

彼はプロジェクトを開始する前にリスクに気づいていた。

C1 noun /ˈklɛmənsi/

clemency

寛容

Meaning

mercy, leniency, or forgiveness shown towards someone

Example

The judge showed clemency and reduced his sentence.

裁判官は寛容を示し、彼の判決を軽減しました。

C1 adjective /kənˈtɪn.ju.əl/

Continual

継続的な; 絶え間ない

Meaning

happening repeatedly over a long period of time; constant and uninterrupted

Example

The continual noise from the construction site was very annoying.

建設現場からの継続的な音は非常に迷惑でした。

C1 verb /kənˈsɛptʃuəlaɪz/

conceptualize

概念化する

Meaning

to form an idea or concept of something in your mind

Example

The artist conceptualized a new design for the exhibition.

アーティストは展示のために新しいデザインを構想しました。

C1 noun /kəmˈpəʊ.ʒər/

composure

冷静と自己管理の状態

Meaning

The state or feeling of being calm and in control of oneself.

Example

She maintained her composure during the interview.

彼女はインタビュー中に冷静さを保ちました。

C1 adjective /kɔɪ/

coy

控えめな, 内気な

Meaning

reluctant to give details or reveal feelings; shy or reserved

Example

She gave a coy smile when asked about her plans.

彼女は自分の計画について聞かれたとき、控えめな笑顔を見せた。

C1 verb /ˈkɒr.ə.leɪt/

correlate

Conception

構想; アイデア; 受精

Meaning

the forming of an idea or plan; the fertilization of an ovum by a sperm; the action of conceiving

Example

The conception of this innovative project took several months of brainstorming.

この革新的なプロジェクトの構想には数ヶ月のブレインストーミングが必要でした。

C1 adjective /ˈkoʊpiəs/

copious

豊富

Meaning

abundant in supply or quantity

Example

She took copious notes during the lecture.

彼女は講義中に豊富なノートを取った。

C1 noun /ˈsɛntrɪˌfjuːdʒ/

centrifuge

遠心分離機

Meaning

A machine that spins substances at high speed to separate different components.

Example

The lab technician used a centrifuge to separate the blood cells from the plasma.

実験室の技術者は、血液細胞を血漿から分離するために遠心分離機を使用しました。

C1 noun /ˈsɛntɪˌliːtər/

centiliter

Meaning

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

Example

The recipe calls for 20 centiliters of milk.

C1 adjective, noun /ˈkɔːrpərəl/

corporal

伍長

Meaning

relating to the body; a low-ranking officer in the military

Example

He suffered a corporal punishment for his mistake.

彼はミスのために体罰を受けました。

C1 adjective /kɑːrˈnɪv.ər.əs/

Carnivorous

肉食動物

Meaning

feeding on other animals; meat-eating

Example

Lions are carnivorous animals that hunt other animals for food.

ライオンは他の動物を狩って食べる肉食動物です。

C1 noun /ˌkɔr.diˈæl.ɪ.ti/

Cordiality

友情; 優しさ

Meaning

sincere affection and kindness; warm and friendly behavior

Example

The host's cordiality made all the guests feel welcome and comfortable.

ホストのコーディアリティはすべてのゲストが歓迎され、快適に感じさせました。

C1 verb /kəˈmɛmɔˌreɪt/

commemorate

記念する

Meaning

To honor and remember someone or something through a ceremony or action.

Example

The statue was built to commemorate the fallen heroes.

その像は、倒れた英雄たちを記念して作られました。

C1 adjective /ˌʃoʊ.vəˈnɪs.tɪk/

chauvinistic

ショービニズム

Meaning

Displaying or characterized by excessive or prejudiced loyalty or support, especially towards one's own gender or group.

Example

His chauvinistic attitude alienated many of his female colleagues.

彼のショウビニスティックな態度は多くの女性の同僚を疎外した。

C1 noun /kənˈtɛnʃən/

contention

争い, 意見の相違

Meaning

heated disagreement or argument; a point asserted in debate

Example

The main contention between the two parties was over tax reform.

二つの党派間での主要な争いは税制改革に関するものでした。

C1 adjective /ˈkɑːr.di.æk/

cardiac

心臓の

Meaning

Relating to the heart.

Example

The patient was admitted with a cardiac condition.

患者は心臓の病状で入院しました。

C1 verb /kənˈstruː/

construe

解釈する

Meaning

to interpret or understand the meaning of something in a particular way

Example

His words could be construed as a threat.

彼の言葉は脅威として解釈されるかもしれません。

C1 adjective /kənˈsɛntrɪk/

concentric

同心円の

Meaning

having a common center, as in circles or spheres

Example

The artist drew concentric circles on the canvas.

アーティストはキャンバスに同心円を描きました。

C1 verb, noun /klɑːɡ/

clog

詰まる / 木靴

Meaning

to block or become blocked; a type of heavy wooden shoe

Example

The sink was clogged with food waste.

シンクは食べ物のゴミで詰まっていました。

C1 verb ˌkəʊ.əˈles

coalesce

統合する

Meaning

Come together and form one mass or whole; unite to form one organization or group.

Example

The different theories coalesced into one unified idea.

異なる理論が一つの統一されたアイデアに統合されました。

C1 noun /ˈkæviˌæt/

caveat

警告

Meaning

a warning or condition to be considered before taking action

Example

The proposal was accepted with one caveat.

提案は警告付きで受け入れられました。

C1 noun /ˈʃɪvəlri/

chivalry

騎士道

Meaning

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

Example

The knight lived by the code of chivalry.

騎士は騎士道の規範に従って生きていました。

C1 adjective /koʊˈɜːrsɪv/

coercive

強制的

Meaning

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

Example

The government faced criticism for adopting coercive measures against protestors.

政府は抗議者に対して強制的な措置を取ったことで批判を受けた。

C1 adjective /klænˈdɛstaɪn/

clandestine

Meaning

kept secret or done secretly, especially for illicit purposes

Example

They held a clandestine meeting late at night.

C1 noun /ˈkɑr.nɪdʒ/

Carnage

虐殺

Meaning

the killing of a large number of people; widespread slaughter

Example

The battlefield was filled with carnage after the brutal war.

戦場は残虐な戦争の後、血みどろの殺戮で満ちていた。

C1 noun kənˈvɜː.dʒəns

convergence

収束

Meaning

The process of coming together from different directions to meet at a common point; unification or integration.

Example

The convergence of technologies is revolutionizing industries.

技術の収束が産業を革命的に変革しています。

C1 verb /ˌkaʊntərˈbæləns/

counterbalance

相殺する

Meaning

to offset or balance the effect of something

Example

Exercise can counterbalance the negative effects of stress.

運動はストレスの悪影響を相殺できます。

C1 adjective /ˈkɔː.zəl/

causal

因果的

Meaning

relating to or acting as a cause

Example

There is a causal link between smoking and cancer.

喫煙と癌との間には因果関係があります。

C1 verb কনডেন্স

condense

凝縮する

Meaning

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

Example

Water vapor condenses into raindrops.

水蒸気は雨滴に凝縮します。

C1 noun /ˈkæptər/

captor

捕虜監視者

Meaning

a person or group who has captured someone or something

Example

The hostage managed to escape from his captors.

人質はその捕虜監視者から逃げることができました。

C1 verb /kənˈviːn/

convene

集まる、会議や集会を召集する

Meaning

to come together or assemble, especially for a meeting or formal gathering

Example

The board will convene tomorrow to discuss the new policy.

ボードは明日新しい方針を議論するために召集されます。

C1 adjective /kəˈrəʊsɪv/

corrosive

腐食性、有害

Meaning

tending to cause corrosion; harmful or destructive to materials or people

Example

The chemical is highly corrosive and should be handled with care.

この化学物質は非常に腐食性が高く、注意して取り扱う必要があります。

C1 noun /ˌkʌl də ˈsæk/

cul de sac

袋小路

Meaning

A street or passage closed at one end; a dead end.

Example

They bought a house at the end of a quiet cul de sac.

彼らは静かな袋小路の先に家を買いました。

C1 noun /ˈtʃɪz.əl/

Chisel

彫刻刀

Meaning

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

Example

The carpenter used a chisel to carve the wood.

大工は木を彫るために彫刻刀を使いました。

C1 noun /krʌˈsteɪʃən/

crustacean

硬い殻を持つ水生動物

Meaning

an aquatic animal with a hard shell, such as crabs, lobsters, and shrimps

Example

Crabs and lobsters are well-known crustaceans.

カニやロブスターはよく知られている甲殻類です。

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。

C1 verb /kənˈkɒkt/

concoct

作る、考案する

Meaning

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

Example

He concocted a story to explain his absence.

彼は自分の不在を説明するために話を作り上げました。

C1 noun /ˌkæm.əˈrɑː.dɚ.i/

camaraderie

仲間意識, 友情, 連帯感

Meaning

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

Example

The camaraderie among teammates was inspiring.

チームメイト間の仲間意識は感動的でした。

C1 verb /ˌkɒm.pɑːtˈmen.təl.aɪz/

compartmentalize

区分けする

Meaning

To divide into sections or categories; to separate things into compartments.

Example

To increase efficiency, he compartmentalized his work tasks.

効率を上げるために、彼は自分の作業を区分けしました。

C1 noun /ˈkoʊmə/

coma

コーマ

Meaning

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

Example

The patient remained in a coma for several weeks.

患者は数週間コーマ状態にありました。

C1 adjective ˈkʌm.bə.səm

cumbersome

重い、扱いにくい、運ぶのが難しい

Meaning

Heavy, unwieldy, difficult to handle or carry.

Example

The cumbersome luggage slowed him down.

重い荷物が彼を遅くした。

C1 noun ˈkætəlɪst

catalyst

触媒

Meaning

A person or thing that precipitates an event or change.

Example

His speech acted as a catalyst for change in the community.

彼のスピーチはコミュニティの変化の触媒となった。

C1 noun /kənˈtentmənt/

contentment

満足感

Meaning

a state of happiness and satisfaction with what one has

Example

She felt a deep sense of contentment after helping others.

他人を助けた後、彼女は深い満足感を感じた。

C1 verb /kənˈsaɪn/

consign

委託する

Meaning

to deliver something to a person or place, often for selling or safekeeping

Example

He consigned the package to the shipping company.

彼は荷物を配送会社に委託しました。

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。

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 verb /ˈkætəˌlaɪz/

catalyze

触発する

Meaning

To cause or accelerate a reaction or change.

Example

The new law catalyzed reforms across the sector.

新しい法律は業界全体で改革を促進した。

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.

C1 adjective /kəmˈpleɪsənt/

complacent

自己満足

Meaning

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

Example

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

チームは数回の勝利の後、自己満足し、練習をやめた。

C1 noun kəˈmjunəl ˈhɑrməni

communal harmony

地域の調和

Meaning

Peaceful coexistence and cooperation among different groups in a community.

Example

Maintaining communal harmony requires mutual respect and understanding.

地域の調和を維持するには、相互の尊重と理解が必要です。

C1 verb /kənˈtraɪv/

contrive

考案する

Meaning

to plan or devise cleverly or skillfully

Example

She contrived a clever plan to surprise her friends.

彼女は友達を驚かせるために賢い計画を思いついた。

C1 noun /ˈtʃæplɪn/

chaplain

チャプレン

Meaning

A member of the clergy attached to a private chapel, institution, hospital, or military unit.

Example

The army chaplain offered prayers before the battle.

軍のチャプレンは戦闘前に祈りを捧げました。

C1 noun sɜːrˈkeɪdiən ˈrɪðəm

circadian rhythm

サーカディアンリズム

Meaning

The body's natural sleep-wake cycle that occurs within 24 hours

Example

Exposure to natural light regulates the circadian rhythm.

自然光への暴露はサーカディアンリズムを調整します。

C1 adjective /ˈkjʊərəbl/

curable

治療可能な

Meaning

Able to be cured or healed.

Example

The doctor assured her that the disease was curable.

医者はその病気が治療可能だと確信を持って言いました。

C1 noun /ˌkɔːriˈɒɡrəfi/

choreography

振付

Meaning

The art of designing and arranging dances and movements.

Example

The choreography of the ballet was breathtaking.

バレエの振付は息を呑むほど素晴らしかった。

C1 verb /tʃæsˈtaɪz/

chastise

Meaning

to criticize or punish severely

Example

The teacher chastised the student for being late.

C1 noun /ˈsɪtrɪk ˈæsɪd/

Citric Acid

クエン酸

Meaning

a natural acid found in citrus fruits, used as a food preservative and flavoring agent

Example

Add a pinch of citric acid to preserve the color of the fruit jam.

果物ジャムの色を保つためにクエン酸をひとつまみ加えてください。

C1 noun /kənˈspɪrə.tər/

conspirator

陰謀者

Meaning

a person who secretly plans with others to do something unlawful or harmful

Example

The conspirator was arrested before the plan could be carried out.

陰謀者は計画が実行される前に逮捕された。

C1 adjective /kənˈteɪ.dʒəs/

Contagious

伝染性の; 感染性の

Meaning

likely to spread to and affect others; infectious

Example

Her laughter is contagious and makes everyone smile.

彼女の笑い声は伝染性があり、みんなを笑顔にする。

C1 adjective, noun /ˈkeɪnaɪn/

canine

犬に関する / 犬歯

Meaning

Relating to dogs; also refers to the pointed teeth in humans and animals

Example

The police trained a canine unit for search operations.

警察は捜索活動のために警察犬ユニットを訓練した。

C1 adjective /ˌkætəˈklɪzmɪk/

cataclysmic

壊滅的

Meaning

Relating to or denoting a violent natural event or upheaval.

Example

The war had cataclysmic effects on the nation's economy.

戦争は国の経済に壊滅的な影響を与えた。

C1 verb /ˈkʌvət/

covet

切望する

Meaning

to desire something belonging to someone else

Example

He coveted his neighbor's new car.

彼は隣人の新しい車を欲しがっていました。

C1 adjective + noun kəˈmendəbəl ɪˈnɪʃətɪvz

commendable initiatives

称賛に値する取り組み

Meaning

Praiseworthy efforts or actions that deserve admiration and approval.

Example

The commendable initiatives aim to raise awareness.

その賞賛に値するイニシアチブは、認識を高めることを目指しています。

C1 noun /klaʊt/

clout

影響力

Meaning

influence or power, especially in politics or business

Example

The businessman has a lot of political clout.

そのビジネスマンは政治的な影響力を持っています。

C1 noun /ˈkaʊn.tər kleɪm/

counter-claim

反訴

Meaning

a claim made to rebut a previous claim, often in legal contexts

Example

The defendant filed a counter-claim against the plaintiff.

被告は原告に対して反訴を提起しました。

C1 adjective /ˌkævəˈlɪər/

cavalier

無頓着

Meaning

showing a lack of proper concern; dismissive or offhand

Example

He had a cavalier attitude toward safety regulations.

彼は安全規制に対して無頓着な態度を持っていた。

C1 adjective /ˌkɒzməˈpɒlɪtən/

cosmopolitan

コスモポリタン

Meaning

familiar with and at ease in many different countries and cultures

Example

He has a cosmopolitan outlook due to his extensive travels.

彼は広範な旅行のおかげで、コスモポリタン的な視点を持っています。

C1 adjective /koʊˈɪnsɪdənt/

coincident

同時

Meaning

Occurring at the same time; occupying the same position in space or time.

Example

The festival was coincident with the national holiday.

フェスティバルは国民の祝日と同時でした。

C1 verb /kliːv/

cleave

裂ける, 切る

Meaning

to split or divide; to cut through forcefully

Example

He used an axe to cleave the wood.

彼は斧を使って木を割った。

C1 noun /kriːd/

creed

信条, 原則

Meaning

A system of religious or spiritual beliefs or a guiding principle.

Example

Freedom of speech is part of his personal creed.

言論の自由は彼の個人的な信条の一部です。

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。

C1 adjective /ˈkræfti/

crafty

ずるい, 狡猾, 騙し

Meaning

skilled at achieving goals through cunning or deceit; sly

Example

The crafty fox evaded the hunters again.

ずる賢いキツネは再び狩人たちをかわしました。

C1 noun 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。

C1 noun /ˈkʌn.stə.bəl/

constable

巡査

Meaning

a police officer of the lowest rank

Example

The constable directed traffic at the busy intersection.

巡査は混雑した交差点で交通を指導しました。

C1 noun /ʃæˈtoʊ/

chateau

フランスの城

Meaning

a large French country house or castle

Example

They stayed in a beautiful chateau in France.

彼らはフランスの美しい城に泊まりました。

C1 noun kənˈsjuː.mə.rɪ.zəm

consumerism

消費主義

Meaning

The tendency to increase consumption of goods and the importance given to consuming products.

Example

Modern consumerism leads to increased demand for luxury goods.

現代の消費主義は高級品の需要の増加を引き起こします。

C1 noun /ˈkɒndjuɪt/ or /ˈkɑːnduɪt/

conduit

導管 / 手段

Meaning

a channel or pipe for conveying water, electricity, or information

Example

The cable was placed inside a protective conduit.

ケーブルは保護された導管内に配置されました。

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。

C1 noun /ˈkælɪbər/

caliber

カリバー

Meaning

The quality of someone's ability or character; the internal diameter of a gun barrel.

Example

The university attracts students of high caliber.

その大学は高いカリバーの学生を引き付けます。

C1 verb /kənˈdəʊn/

condone

容認する

Meaning

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

Example

The manager refused to condone harassment in the workplace.

マネージャーは職場での嫌がらせを容認することを拒否しました。

C1 noun kəˈlæt.ər.əl

collateral

担保、ローンの保証として提供される資産

Meaning

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

Example

The bank requires collateral for loan approval.

銀行はローン承認のために担保を要求します。

C1 noun /ˈkɒnsəl/

consul

領事 / 大使

Meaning

an official appointed by a government to live in a foreign city and protect its citizens and interests there

Example

The consul assisted travelers who lost their passports.

領事は、パスポートを失った旅行者を助けました。

C1 noun kənˈfɔː.mə.ti

conformity

順応、適合、従順

Meaning

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

Example

Strict conformity to the rules ensures order in society.

規則の厳格な順守は社会の秩序を保証します。

C1 noun /krʊk/

crook

詐欺師

Meaning

a dishonest person, especially a criminal

Example

The police finally caught the crook who had been stealing cars.

警察は最終的に車を盗んでいた詐欺師を捕まえました。

C1 verb /ˈsenʃər/

censure

非難する, 厳しく批判する

Meaning

to criticize severely; to express strong disapproval

Example

The committee censured the politician for his misconduct.

委員会は彼の不正行為に対して政治家を非難しました。

C1 adjective /ˈkjuːmjələtɪv/

cumulative

累積的な

Meaning

Increasing gradually by addition; growing in quantity, force, or effect.

Example

The cumulative effect of stress can harm your health.

ストレスの累積的な影響は健康に害を与える可能性があります。

C1 noun /ˈkæləs/

callus

皮膚の硬化部分

Meaning

A thickened and hardened part of the skin or soft tissue, especially in an area subjected to friction.

Example

A callus formed on his palm from using tools every day.

毎日道具を使うことで、彼の手のひらにカラスができました。

C1 noun /ˌkɒndʒʊˈɡeɪʃən/

conjugation

活用

Meaning

the variation of the form of a verb to indicate tense, person, and number

Example

French verbs have complex conjugations.

フランス語の動詞には複雑な活用形があります。

C1 verb /ˈkæptɪveɪt/

captivate

魅了する、引きつける

Meaning

to attract and hold the interest of; to charm or fascinate

Example

Her beautiful voice captivated the audience.

彼女の美しい声は観客を魅了した。

C1 noun /ˈkɒrənər/

coroner

検死官

Meaning

an official who investigates sudden, violent, or suspicious deaths

Example

The coroner determined the cause of death was natural.

検死官は死因が自然死であると判定しました。

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 ˌkɒn.ʃiˈen.ʃəs.nəs

conscientiousness

誠実さ

Meaning

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

Example

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

彼女の誠実さが仕事を整理されたプロジェクトへと導いた。

C1 verb /ˈkriːmeɪt/

cremate

火葬する

Meaning

to burn a dead body to ashes as a funeral rite

Example

According to his wishes, they cremated his body after the funeral.

彼の希望に従って、葬儀の後に彼の遺体を火葬しました。

C1 noun /kɑːɡ/

cog

車輪や歯車の歯

Meaning

A tooth on the rim of a wheel or gear; metaphorically, a minor but necessary part of a larger system.

Example

He felt like just a small cog in a big machine.

彼は大きな機械の中で小さな歯車のように感じていた。

C1 verb /ˈkrɪsən/

christen

洗礼名を付ける

Meaning

to give a name to someone at baptism or to name something officially

Example

They christened the ship after the queen.

彼らは船に女王の名前を付けました。

C1 verb /koʊks/

coax

説得する

Meaning

to persuade someone gently or gradually to do something

Example

She managed to coax the cat out of the tree with some food.

彼女は食べ物で猫を木からおろすことができました。

C1 noun /kənˈstɪtʃuənsi/

constituency

選挙区

Meaning

A geographical area whose residents elect a representative to a legislative body.

Example

She campaigned tirelessly across her constituency.

彼女は選挙区で疲れ知らずに選挙運動を行いました。

C1 noun kəˈlɛktɪvɪzəm

collectivism

集団主義

Meaning

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

Example

Collectivism emphasizes the importance of group over individual interests.

集団主義は、個人の利益よりもグループの利益を重視します。

C1 noun ˈklaɪmət ˌrɛɡjʊˈleɪʃən

climate regulation

気候調整

Meaning

The moderation of climate conditions through natural or artificial processes.

Example

Forests help in climate regulation by stabilizing local temperatures.

森林は地域の温度を安定させることで気候調整に役立ちます。

C1 noun /ˈkænən/

canon

規範

Meaning

A general law, rule, principle, or collection of sacred books accepted as genuine.

Example

The book is now considered part of the literary canon.

その本は現在、文学の規範の一部と見なされています。

C1 adjective /ˌkɒndɪˈsɛndɪŋ/

condescending

見下す

Meaning

having or showing an attitude of patronizing superiority

Example

Her condescending tone upset her colleagues.

彼女の見下すような口調は、同僚を怒らせた。

C1 noun ˈkeɪ.dəns

cadence

話し言葉のリズムとトーンの上下動

Meaning

The rhythm and flow of speech with rise and fall in tone.

Example

His speech had a natural cadence that captivated the audience.

彼のスピーチには自然なケイデンスがあり、観客を魅了しました。

C1 adjective kənˈten.ʃəs

contentious

論争のある

Meaning

Causing or likely to cause an argument; controversial.

Example

The contentious issue divided global leaders.

その論争的な問題は、世界のリーダーたちを分裂させました。

C1 adjective/noun /ˈkɜːrsɪv/

cursive

カースィブ書き

Meaning

Written with characters joined together in a flowing manner.

Example

The teacher asked students to write the essay in cursive handwriting.

先生は生徒にカースィブ書きでエッセイを書くように言いました。

C1 verb /kəˈluːd/

collude

共謀する

Meaning

To secretly cooperate or conspire with others, often for a deceitful purpose.

Example

The two companies colluded to fix prices in the market.

2社は市場で価格を決定するために共謀しました。

C1 adjective /ˌkɒnvəˈlɛsnt/

convalescent

回復中の、病気や治療から回復している

Meaning

recovering from an illness or medical treatment

Example

The hospital has a special ward for convalescent patients.

病院には回復中の患者のための特別な病棟があります。

C1 noun /kənˈtɪnjuəm/

continuum

連続体

Meaning

A continuous sequence in which adjacent elements are not perceptibly different from each other, but the extremes are quite distinct.

Example

Life and death are often seen as part of the same continuum.

生と死はしばしば同じ連続体の一部と見なされます。

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

categorically refuted

完全に否定された

Meaning

Completely and absolutely denied or disproved.

Example

The claims were categorically refuted by officials.

その主張は公式に完全に否定されました。