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B2 noun/adjective /kənˈstɪtʃuənt/

constituent

構成要素 / 有権者
Meaning
Noun: A member of a constituency or an essential part of something. Adjective: Being a necessary part of a whole.
Example
The senator met with his constituents to discuss local issues.
上院議員は地元の問題を議論するために選挙区の有権者と会いました。
B2 adjective /dɪˌveləpˈmentl/

developmental

発展的
Meaning
relating to the process of growth or progress
Example
Early childhood is a crucial developmental stage for learning.
幼児期は学習にとって重要な発展的段階です。
B2 noun /ˈfɔːr.kæst/

Forecast

天気予報
Meaning
a prediction or estimate of future events, especially coming weather conditions
Example
The weather forecast predicted heavy rain for the entire weekend.
天気予報は週末全体で大雨を予測しました。
B2 verb /sweɪ/

sway

揺れる
Meaning
To move or cause to move slowly or rhythmically back and forth; to influence someone's opinion or decision.
Example
The trees swayed gently in the breeze.
木々はそよ風に優しく揺れていました。
B2 verb /ˌpɜːrsəˈvɪr/

persevere

忍耐する
Meaning
to continue trying to achieve something despite difficulty or delay
Example
He persevered through many failures before succeeding.
彼は多くの失敗を乗り越えて成功しました。
B2 adjective /ˈmaɪnd.fəl/

Mindful

注意深い; 意識的
Meaning
being conscious or aware; paying attention to the present moment
Example
She is always mindful of her surroundings and pays attention to details.
彼女は常に自分の周りに注意を払い、詳細に気を配っています。
B2 noun /prəˈfɪʃənsi/

proficiency

熟練
Meaning
Competency or skill; expertise.
Example
His proficiency in multiple languages is remarkable.
彼の複数の言語における熟練度は素晴らしい。
B2 adverb /wɛərˈbaɪ/

whereby

によって
Meaning
by which; because of which
Example
The company agreed to a contract whereby it would pay the penalty.
その会社は、罰金を支払う契約に同意しました。
B2 noun /bleɪd/

Blade

刃
Meaning
a sharp flat cutting edge of a knife, sword, or tool
Example
The blade of the knife needs to be sharpened.
ナイフの刃は研がなければならない。
B2 noun /kəˈrɪz.mə/

charisma

カリスマ
Meaning
Compelling attractiveness or charm that can inspire devotion in others.
Example
His charisma helped him become a great leader.
彼のカリスマは彼を偉大なリーダーにする手助けをした。
B2 verb /ˈpɑːlɪʃ/

polish

磨く
Meaning
to make smooth and shiny by rubbing; to improve or refine
Example
She needs to polish her shoes before the interview.
面接前に靴を磨かなければならない。
B2 verb /ˈfɜːrnɪʃ/

furnish

家具を設置する、提供する
Meaning
to provide or supply with furniture or equipment
Example
They furnished the new house with modern furniture.
彼らは新しい家に現代的な家具を備えました。
B2 noun /θret/

Threat

脅威
Meaning
a statement of intention to inflict harm; a person or thing likely to cause danger
Example
The storm poses a serious threat to coastal areas.
嵐は沿岸地域に深刻な脅威をもたらします。
B2 noun /ˈkaʊn.tər/

counter

カウンター
Meaning
a flat surface in a shop, bank, or kitchen where transactions or work are done
Example
The cashier stood behind the counter.
レジ係はカウンターの後ろに立っていました。
B2 noun ˈneɪʧər ɪnˈθjuːziæsts

Nature Enthusiasts

自然愛好家
Meaning
People who have a passionate interest in and love for the natural world and outdoor activities.
Example
Nature enthusiasts often visit Sajek Valley for its scenic beauty.
自然愛好家は、その美しい景色のためにサジェックバレーを訪れることがよくあります。
B2 adjective /ˈkɒnʃəs/

conscious

意識的
Meaning
Aware of and responding to one's surroundings; awake.
Example
She was fully conscious after the surgery.
手術後、彼女は完全に意識が戻った。
B2 adjective, noun /ˈsaɪkɪk/

psychic

Meaning
relating to the mind or supernatural powers; a person claiming to have extrasensory abilities
Example
The psychic claimed she could predict the future.
B2 noun /stəˈbɪl.ə.ti/

Stability

安定性
Meaning
the state of being stable; firmness; steadiness
Example
Political stability is essential for economic growth.
政治的安定は経済成長にとって重要です。
B2 verb /ɪnˈkwaɪər/

enquire

尋ねる
Meaning
to ask for information about something
Example
He enquired about the train schedule.
彼は列車の時刻表について尋ねました。
B2 noun /ˌnəʊtɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

notification

通知
Meaning
an official or formal notice or message informing someone of something; an alert delivered by a system or device
Example
You will receive a notification when your application is approved.
申請が承認されると通知が届きます。
B2 adjective/noun /staʊt/

stout

丈夫 / ぶ厚い
Meaning
Strong, thick, or heavily built; also a kind of dark beer
Example
The stout man lifted the heavy box with ease.
その丈夫な男性は重い箱を簡単に持ち上げました。
B2 adjective /ˈlækɪŋ/

lacking

不足
Meaning
not having enough of something; missing
Example
His report was lacking in detail.
彼の報告書には詳細が欠けていた。
B2 adverb /ˈflu:əntli/

Fluently

流暢に; スムーズに
Meaning
in a smooth, effortless, and articulate manner; with ease and skill
Example
She speaks French fluently.
彼女はフランス語を流暢に話す。
B2 noun ˈsʌbˌaɪtəlz

subtitles

字幕
Meaning
Captions displayed at the bottom of a movie or television screen that translate or transcribe the dialogue or narrative.
Example
Use subtitles for better understanding.
より良い理解のために字幕を使用してください。
B2 noun /fɜːr/

Fur

毛皮
Meaning
thick hair covering the body of animals
Example
The cat's fur was soft and warm to touch.
猫の毛は触ると柔らかく温かかった。
B2 noun /ˈtɜːrbən/

Turban

ターバン
Meaning
a head covering made by wrapping a long piece of cloth around the head
Example
The Sikh man wore a colorful turban.
シク教の男性はカラフルなターバンを着けていました。
B2 noun /fleɪm/

Flame

炎
Meaning
a hot glowing body of ignited gas that is generated by something on fire
Example
The candle flame flickered gently in the evening breeze.
キャンドルの火花が夕暮れの風に揺れていました。
B2 adjective /ˌpriːməˈtjʊər/

premature

早すぎる
Meaning
Happening or done before the usual or proper time.
Example
His decision to quit the job was premature.
彼の仕事を辞める決断は早すぎた。
B2 noun /ˈlænd.leɪ.di/

Landlady

女主人
Meaning
a woman who rents out land, a building, or accommodation; a female property owner
Example
The friendly landlady provided fresh towels and showed us around the apartment.
親切な女主人は新しいタオルを提供し、私たちにアパートを案内してくれました。
B2 noun/adjective /ˈlætɪn/

latin

ラテン語
Meaning
the language of ancient Rome; relating to Latin culture or language
Example
Many English words are derived from Latin.
多くの英単語はラテン語から派生しています。
B2 noun /ˈboʊlər/

bowler

ボウラー
Meaning
a person who delivers the ball in cricket; also a type of hard felt hat with a rounded crown
Example
The bowler took three wickets in the first over.
ボウラーは最初のオーバーで3つのウィケットを取った。
B2 noun /ˈdef.ə.sɪt/

Deficit

赤字; 欠乏
Meaning
the amount by which something is too small; a shortfall or lack
Example
The government faced a budget deficit of millions due to increased spending.
政府は支出の増加により、何百万もの予算の赤字に直面しました。
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 noun /soʊl/

Sole

足の裏; 靴の底
Meaning
the bottom part of the foot; the bottom part of a shoe
Example
I have a blister on the sole of my foot.
私の足の裏に水ぶくれがあります。
B2 adverb /əˈlɔːŋ.saɪd/

Alongside

隣で; 一緒に;
Meaning
beside; next to; together with
Example
She walked alongside her friend through the park.
彼女は公園で友達と一緒に歩いた。
B2 noun /ˌɡriːn ˈen.ə.dʒi/

green energy

グリーンエネルギー
Meaning
Energy derived from renewable sources that have minimal environmental impact.
Example
Green energy reduces environmental harm.
グリーンエネルギーは環境へのダメージを減らします。
B2 adjective /ʌnˈfeɪ.vər.ə.bəl/

Unfavourable

不利な; 逆境の
Meaning
not helpful or advantageous; adverse
Example
The weather conditions were unfavourable for our outdoor event.
悪天候は私たちの屋外イベントには不利でした。
B2 adjective /ˈpæsɪv/

passive

受動的; (文法) 受動態
Meaning
not actively responding or participating; in grammar, denoting the voice in which the subject undergoes the action
Example
Instead of taking charge, he remained passive during the meeting.
会議では責任を取る代わりに、彼は受動的なままでした。
B2 noun ˈænsɛstərz

Ancestors

先祖
Meaning
A person from whom one is descended; a forefather.
Example
The family tree shows the names of all ancestors.
家族の木はすべての先祖の名前を示しています。
B2 noun ɪˈmjuː.nɪ.ti

immunity

免疫力
Meaning
The ability of an organism to resist a particular infection or toxin by the action of specific antibodies.
Example
A strong immunity protects against infections.
強い免疫力は感染症から守ります。
B2 noun ˈɡrætɪtjuːd

gratitude

感謝
Meaning
The quality of being thankful; readiness to show appreciation.
Example
Gratitude towards the martyrs is a moral duty.
殉教者への感謝は道徳的義務です。
B2 noun /dʌv/

Dove

鳩
Meaning
a small, gentle bird with soft cooing sounds, often white and symbolizing peace
Example
The white dove flew peacefully across the blue sky.
白い鳩は青い空を平和に飛んでいた。
B2 noun, verb, adjective /ræŋk/

rank

ランク
Meaning
A position in a hierarchy; to place in order according to importance or quality.
Example
She quickly rose to a senior rank in the company.
彼女は会社で素早く上級ランクに昇進しました。
B2 noun ˈzɪpərz

zippers

ジッパー
Meaning
A device consisting of two flexible strips of metal or plastic with interlocking projections closed or opened by pulling a slide along them.
Example
Zippers are used to fasten the opening of the jacket.
ジッパーはジャケットの開口部を閉じるために使われます。
B2 verb /əˈsend/

ascend

上昇する
Meaning
to go up or climb to a higher position; to rise
Example
The climbers will ascend the mountain at dawn.
登山者たちは夜明けに山を登るでしょう。
B2 noun, verb /blæst/

blast

爆発、強い衝撃
Meaning
a strong gust of wind, an explosion, or a loud sound; to destroy or shatter by explosion
Example
The explosion sent a powerful blast through the building.
爆発は建物を通して強力な爆風を送った。
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 adjective /ˈfruːt.fəl/

Fruitful

実り多い; 有益な; 成功した;
Meaning
productive; beneficial; successful;
Example
Our discussion was very fruitful and led to many new ideas.
私たちの議論は非常に実り多く、新しいアイデアをたくさん生み出しました。
B2 verb /pərˈsɪst/

persist

Meaning
to continue firmly in an action or opinion despite difficulty or opposition
Example
She decided to persist in her efforts to learn French.
B2 noun, adjective /ˈsoʊʃəlɪst/

socialist

社会主義者
Meaning
a person who advocates for socialism; relating to socialism
Example
He is a well-known socialist writer.
彼は有名な社会主義者の作家です。
B2 adjective /bɪˈkʌmɪŋ/

becoming

似合う
Meaning
attractive, suitable, or flattering to the wearer or situation
Example
That dress is very becoming on her.
そのドレスは彼女にとても似合っています。
B2 verb, noun /sniːz/

sneeze

くしゃみをする
Meaning
to expel air involuntarily from the nose and mouth due to irritation; the act of sneezing
Example
I had to sneeze during the meeting.
会議中にくしゃみをしなければならなかった。
B2 verb /ˈstɑːrtl/

startle

驚かせる
Meaning
To surprise or frighten someone suddenly.
Example
The loud noise startled the children.
大きな音が子供たちを驚かせた。
B2 noun /ˈlɪz.ɚd/

Lizard

トカゲ
Meaning
a cold-blooded reptile with a long body, four legs, and a tail
Example
A small lizard ran across the garden wall.
小さなトカゲが庭の壁を走った。
B2 noun ˈlɛɡ.ə.si

legacy

遺産
Meaning
An amount of money or property left to someone in a will; something left or handed down by a predecessor.
Example
His contributions left a lasting legacy in the industry.
彼の貢献は業界に長く残る遺産を残しました。
B2 adjective /ɪnˈfɪə.ri.ər/

inferior

劣等
Meaning
Of lower quality, rank, or status.
Example
This material is inferior to the one we used before.
この素材は以前使ったものより劣っています。
B2 adjective /ˈklʌm.zi/

clumsy

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

Heir

相続人
Meaning
a person legally entitled to the property or rank of another on that person's death
Example
The young prince was the rightful heir to the throne and would become king someday.
若い王子は王位の正当な相続人であり、いつか王になるでしょう。
B2 noun /stjuːˈpɪdəti/

stupidity

愚かさ
Meaning
lack of intelligence or common sense
Example
His stupidity caused a lot of problems for the team.
彼の愚かさはチームに多くの問題を引き起こした。
B2 adjective /ˌfæʃ.ənd/

Outdated

時代遅れ
Meaning
obsolete; no longer current
Example
This computer software is completely outdated.
このソフトウェアは完全に時代遅れです。
B2 adjective, verb (present participle) /ˈfloʊtɪŋ/

floating

浮かんでいる
Meaning
remaining on the surface of a liquid without sinking; moving lightly or freely
Example
The boat was floating gently on the calm lake.
ボートは穏やかな湖の上で優しく浮かんでいた。
B2 noun /ˈpæd.i/

Paddy

未加工の米; 稲田
Meaning
rice in its natural state before processing; a field where rice is grown
Example
The farmers worked hard in the paddy fields during harvest season.
農家は収穫の季節に稲田で懸命に働きました。
B2 noun /koʊˈɪn.sɪ.dəns/

Coincidence

偶然
Meaning
a remarkable occurrence of events or circumstances without apparent causal connection; chance happening
Example
It was a strange coincidence that they both wore the same dress to the party.
それは奇妙な偶然だった、彼ら二人は同じドレスを着てパーティーに行った。
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。
B2 verb /ˈsuːpərvaɪz/

supervise

監督する
Meaning
to watch and direct a person or activity to ensure things are done correctly
Example
The teacher supervises students during the exam.
教師は試験中に学生を監督します。
B2 verb /ɪmˈbreɪs/

embrace

抱きしめる
Meaning
to hold someone closely in your arms; to accept willingly
Example
She embraced her friend at the airport.
彼女は空港で友達を抱きしめました。
B2 adjective /prəˈfaʊnd/

profound

深遠
Meaning
Very great or intense; having deep insight or understanding.
Example
The speech had a profound impact on the audience.
そのスピーチは聴衆に深い影響を与えました。
B2 noun /kɒt/

Cot

コット
Meaning
a small bed, especially a portable one or one for a baby
Example
The baby sleeps peacefully in her cot.
赤ちゃんは彼女のコットで安らかに眠っています。
B2 noun /pɔːrtʃ/

porch

ポーチ
Meaning
a covered area at the entrance of a building, often with a roof and open sides
Example
We sat on the porch and enjoyed the evening breeze.
私たちはポーチに座って、夕方の風を楽しみました。
B2 verb /dɪˈmɒlɪʃ/

demolish

取り壊す
Meaning
to destroy completely, especially a building or structure
Example
The city decided to demolish the old stadium to build a new one.
その都市は新しいものを作るために古いスタジアムを取り壊すことに決めました。
B2 noun /ˈspesɪmən/

Specimen

標本; 試料; サンプル
Meaning
an individual example of something; a sample collected for scientific study or testing
Example
The scientist collected a blood specimen for analysis.
科学者は分析のために血液の標本を集めました。
B2 noun /dɪsˈɡreɪs/

Disgrace

恥辱; 不名誉; 恥ずかしい
Meaning
loss of reputation or respect as the result of a dishonorable action; a shameful situation
Example
His arrest brought disgrace upon his entire family and reputation.
彼の逮捕は彼の家族全体と評判に恥辱をもたらした。
B2 noun ˈmɛn.təl ˈfoʊ.kəs

mental focus

精神的集中
Meaning
The ability to concentrate deeply on a specific task or thought; mental concentration and attention.
Example
Meditation improves mental focus and cognitive performance.
瞑想は精神的集中と認知能力の向上に役立ちます。
B2 noun /ˈsɛnsəs/

census

国勢調査
Meaning
An official count or survey of a population, typically recording various details of individuals.
Example
The government conducted a census to update demographic data.
政府は人口統計データを更新するために国勢調査を実施しました。
B2 adjective /ˈneɪ.kɪd/

Naked

裸; 衣服なし; 暴露された; 無防備
Meaning
without clothes or covering; bare; exposed; unclothed
Example
The naked truth about the situation shocked everyone.
その状況についての裸の真実は、皆を驚かせました。
B2 adjective /ˈʃɒkɪŋ/

shocking

衝撃的な
Meaning
causing surprise or disbelief; startling
Example
The news of the accident was shocking to everyone.
事故のニュースは皆を衝撃的にしました。
B2 verb /rɪˈliːv/

relieve

Meaning
to make pain, distress, or difficulty less severe or serious
Example
The medicine helped relieve his headache.
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。
B2 adjective /ˈdevəsteɪtɪŋ/

devastating

Meaning
causing severe shock, distress, or destruction; extremely damaging or upsetting
Example
The earthquake had a devastating effect on the city.
B2 adjective /dɪˈstɜː.bɪŋ/

disturbing

気になる
Meaning
causing anxiety, worry, or emotional distress
Example
The news about the accident was deeply disturbing.
事故のニュースは非常に気分を害するものでした。
B2 adjective /ˈædvɜːrs/

Adverse

不利な; 有害な; 否定的な
Meaning
harmful; unfavorable; opposing; negative
Example
The adverse weather conditions forced them to cancel the event.
厳しい天候条件がイベントを中止させました。
B2 adjective /ˈtrædʒɪk/

Tragic

悲劇的な
Meaning
very sad; involving death or extreme suffering
Example
The plane crash was a tragic accident.
飛行機事故は悲劇的な事故でした。
B2 noun /æs/

Ass

ロバ
Meaning
a donkey; a small domesticated animal of the horse family
Example
The farmer used an ass to carry heavy loads.
農夫は重い荷物を運ぶためにロバを使いました。
B2 adjective /ɪˈreɡjələr/

irregular

不規則な
Meaning
not even or consistent in shape, pattern, time, or behavior; not following normal rules
Example
His attendance at work has been irregular this month.
今月、彼の出勤は不規則だった。
B2 noun /ˈænsestri/

ancestry

家系
Meaning
one’s family origins or lineage
Example
He is proud of his royal ancestry.
彼は自分の王室の家系を誇りに思っています。
B2 adjective rəʊˈbʌst

robust

ロバスト
Meaning
Strong and healthy; vigorous; able to withstand or overcome adverse conditions.
Example
The robust infrastructure ensures reliable communication.
ロバストなインフラは信頼できる通信を保証します。
B2 noun /leɪs/

Lace

レース
Meaning
a delicate fabric made of yarn or thread in an open weblike pattern; a cord or string for fastening
Example
She wore a beautiful dress decorated with intricate lace patterns.
彼女は複雑なレース模様で飾られた美しいドレスを着ていた。
B2 verb /ɪkˈstrækt/

extract

抽出する
Meaning
to remove or take out something, often with effort
Example
The dentist had to extract the damaged tooth.
歯医者は損傷した歯を抜かなければならなかった。
B2 noun /ˈpoʊ.di.əm/

Podium

ポディウム
Meaning
a small platform on which a person may stand to be seen by an audience
Example
The winner stood on the podium to receive the gold medal.
優勝者は金メダルを受け取るためにポディウムに立ちました。
B2 verb /ˈmɒdənaɪz/

modernize

近代化する
Meaning
To adapt something to modern needs or styles; to update or improve.
Example
The company plans to modernize its IT infrastructure.
その会社はITインフラを近代化する計画です。
B2 noun /kəˈroʊnə/

corona

王冠または王冠のような構造; また、太陽の外層大気を指すこともあります
Meaning
a crown or crown-like structure; also refers to the outer atmosphere of the sun
Example
The sun's corona was visible during the total solar eclipse.
太陽のコロナは皆既日食中に見ることができました。
B2 adjective /əˈpiː.lɪŋ/

Appealing

魅力的な; 面白い; 楽しい
Meaning
attractive; interesting; pleasing
Example
The colorful garden looks very appealing to visitors.
色とりどりの庭は訪問者に非常に魅力的に見えます。
B2 verb /ˈsʌməraɪz/

summarize

要約する
Meaning
To give a brief statement of the main points of something
Example
She summarized the report in just a few minutes.
彼女は数分で報告書を要約した。
B2 noun /dɪˈsen.dənt/

Descendant

子孫
Meaning
a person who is descended from a particular ancestor; offspring of a later generation
Example
She discovered that she was a descendant of European royalty through genealogy research.
彼女は系譜研究を通じて、ヨーロッパの王族の子孫であることを発見しました。
B2 adjective /əˈvɔɪdəbl/

avoidable

避けられる
Meaning
able to be prevented or avoided
Example
Most of the damage was avoidable with proper planning.
適切な計画があれば、ほとんどの被害は避けられた。
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 noun /ˈɛdʒuˌkeɪtər/

educator

教育者
Meaning
a person who provides education; a teacher or instructor
Example
She is a dedicated educator who inspires her students every day.
彼女は毎日学生を励ます献身的な教育者です。
B2 adjective ˌiːvəˈluːʃənəri

evolutionary

進化的
Meaning
Relating to or denoting the gradual development of something, especially from a simple to a more complex form.
Example
The evolutionary changes in species are fascinating.
種の進化的変化は魅力的です。
B2 noun/verb /pɜːrk/

perk

特典
Meaning
A benefit or advantage associated with a job; or to become more lively or cheerful.
Example
One of the perks of working here is free lunch every Friday.
ここで働くことの特典の一つは、毎週金曜日に無料ランチが提供されることです。
B2 adjective /ˈdʒʌm.boʊ/

Jumbo

非常に大きい; 巨大
Meaning
exceptionally large; enormous; gigantic
Example
The jumbo jet was delayed at the airport.
ジャンボジェットは空港で遅れました。
B2 noun /ɪnˌsaɪkləˈpiːdiə/

encyclopedia

百科事典
Meaning
a book or set of books containing information on many subjects, usually arranged alphabetically
Example
She used an encyclopedia to complete her school project.
彼女は学校のプロジェクトを完成させるために百科事典を使いました。
B2 adjective /ˈkrɒnɪk/

chronic

慢性的
Meaning
Lasting for a long time or constantly recurring, often describing illness.
Example
She suffers from chronic back pain.
彼女は慢性的な背中の痛みに悩まされています。
B2 noun /ˈsɪmbəl/

Symbol

シンボル
Meaning
a mark or character used as a conventional representation of an object, function, or process
Example
The dove is a symbol of peace.
鳩は平和の象徴です。
B2 adjective kəˈləʊ.ni.əl

colonial

植民地の
Meaning
Relating to or characteristic of a colony or colonialism, especially involving the control of one country by another.
Example
Colonial rule suppressed local governance.
植民地支配は地元の政府を抑圧した。
B2 adjective /kənˈvɜːrtəbl/

convertible

オープンカー、屋根が折りたためる車
Meaning
able to be changed into a different form or use; also a car with a roof that can be folded down
Example
She drove her new convertible along the coastal road.
彼女は新しいオープンカーで沿岸道路を走った。
B2 verb /fjuːz/

fuse

融合する
Meaning
To join or blend two or more things together into one.
Example
The two metals fused under high heat.
二つの金属は高温で融合した。
B2 noun ˌdiː.fɒr.ɪˈsteɪ.ʃən

deforestation

森林伐採
Meaning
The action of clearing a wide area of trees; the permanent destruction of forests in order to make the land available for other uses.
Example
Deforestation accelerates the loss of biodiversity.
森林伐採は生物多様性の喪失を加速させます。
B2 verb /prɪˈskrʌɪb/

prescribe

処方する
Meaning
to recommend or authorize the use of something, especially medicine
Example
The doctor prescribed medication for my cold.
医者は私の風邪のために薬を処方しました。
B2 adverb /ˌnɒnˈstɒp/

Non-stop

ノンストップ; 途切れなく
Meaning
continuing without stopping; without interruption
Example
The train traveled non-stop from London to Paris.
その列車はロンドンからパリまでノンストップで走った。
B2 noun /wæks ˈkændəl/

Wax-candle

ろうそく
Meaning
a cylinder of wax with a wick through it that burns to give light
Example
We lit a wax candle during the power outage.
停電中にろうそくを灯しました
B2 verb /skɪm/

skim

素早く読む
Meaning
to move quickly over a surface or to read something quickly
Example
She skimmed through the report before the meeting.
彼女は会議の前にレポートをサッと読みました。
B2 noun /spekˈteɪtər/

Spectator

観客
Meaning
a person who watches at a show, game, or other event; an observer
Example
The stadium was filled with excited spectators.
スタジアムは興奮した観客でいっぱいでした。
B2 adjective /ˈvʌl.ɡər/

Vulgar

下品; 粗野; 無礼;
Meaning
lacking sophistication or good taste; crude and offensive in language or behavior
Example
His vulgar language offended everyone at the dinner party.
彼の下品な言葉はディナーパーティーの皆を不快にさせた。
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 adverb /ˈlaɪtli/

lightly

軽く
Meaning
gently or with little force or weight
Example
She touched the baby’s hand lightly.
彼女は赤ちゃんの手を軽く触れた。
B2 noun /dɪˈpen.dəns/

Dependence

依存
Meaning
the state of relying on or needing someone or something for support; addiction
Example
His dependence on technology made it difficult for him to work without internet.
テクノロジーへの依存がインターネットなしでは仕事を困難にした。
B2 noun/verb /ˈbrækɪt/

bracket

金属ブラケット
Meaning
A support attached to a wall for holding something; also, to group things together.
Example
The shelf was held up by a strong metal bracket.
棚は強い金属製のブラケットで支えられていました。
B2 adjective /ˌdɪp.ləˈmæt.ɪk/

Diplomatic

外交的; 人間関係をうまく扱うことができる
Meaning
relating to diplomacy; tactful; skilled in managing relationships
Example
She gave a diplomatic answer to avoid offending anyone.
彼女は誰も怒らせないように外交的な答えをしました。
B2 adjective ˌprəʊˈæk.tɪv

proactive

積極的
Meaning
Taking action by causing change and not only reacting to change when it happens.
Example
Proactive strategies are needed to combat scarcity.
不足に対処するために積極的な戦略が必要です。
B2 noun /rek/

Wreck

破壊; 車両事故;
Meaning
the destruction or disabling of a ship or vehicle; something that has been badly damaged or destroyed
Example
The car wreck blocked the highway for hours.
自動車の事故で高速道路が数時間封鎖された。
B2 noun ˌspɛk.jʊˈleɪ.ʃən

speculation

投機
Meaning
Investment in stocks, property, or other ventures in the hope of gain but with the risk of loss.
Example
Stock market speculation can lead to high volatility.
株式市場のスペキュレーションは高いボラティリティを引き起こす可能性があります。