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C2 noun /ˈkɒntrətɑː̃/

contretemps

予期しない対立
Meaning
an unexpected and unfortunate event or disagreement; a minor dispute
Example
There was a small contretemps between the two colleagues during the meeting.
会議中、二人の同僚の間で小さな予期しない対立がありました。
C2 noun /ˌfɔːrɔːrdɪˈneɪʃən/

foreordination

予定
Meaning
the act of determining something in advance; predestination
Example
The doctrine of foreordination suggests that events are fixed by divine will.
予定説の教義は、出来事は神の意志によって定められていると示唆しています。
B1 verb /ˈhɛdɪŋ/

heading

進行方向
Meaning
Moving in a particular direction.
Example
The ship is heading toward Antarctica.
船は南極に向かって進んでいる。
C1 adjective /ɪnˈsɒlvənt/

insolvent

破産
Meaning
unable to pay debts owed
Example
The insolvent firm could not meet its financial obligations.
破産した企業は財務義務を果たせなかった。
C2 noun /ˌsɒ̃ˈfrwɑː/

sangfroid

冷静
Meaning
Composure or coolness under pressure.
Example
She impressed everyone with her sangfroid during the interview.
彼女は面接中に冷静さで皆を感動させた。
C2 noun /ˈbrɪɡ.ənd/

brigand

山賊
Meaning
A member of a gang that ambushes and robs people in forests or mountains; a bandit.
Example
The travelers were attacked by brigands in the mountains.
旅行者は山中で山賊に襲われました。
B2 adjective /ˈtʃaɪld.laɪk/

Childlike

子供のような; 無邪気で信頼しやすい; 純粋でシンプル
Meaning
innocent and trusting like a child; having the good qualities of a child; pure and simple
Example
She maintained a childlike wonder about the world around her.
彼女は周りの世界について子供のような驚きを保っていました。
A2 noun /ɪmˈplɔɪər/

employer

雇用者
Meaning
A person or organization that hires and pays people to work.
Example
The employer promised better benefits to attract skilled workers.
雇用者は熟練した労働者を引き付けるために、より良い福利厚生を約束しました。
B1 adverb /ˈhoʊpfəli/

hopefully

希望的に
Meaning
in a hopeful manner; expressing hope or optimism
Example
Hopefully, the weather will be nice tomorrow.
明日、天気が良いことを願っています。
C1 noun /ˈrɑːstər/

roster

リスト
Meaning
A list or plan showing people’s duties or times when they are scheduled.
Example
The manager updated the staff roster for next week.
マネージャーは来週のスタッフリストを更新しました。
C1 adjective /ˌɪlɪˈdʒɪtɪmət/

illegitimate

不正
Meaning
Not authorized by law, rules, or standards; not recognized as valid.
Example
The court ruled the contract to be illegitimate.
裁判所は契約が不正であると判断しました。
C1 verb /əˈkleɪm/

acclaim

称賛する
Meaning
to praise enthusiastically and publicly
Example
The audience acclaimed the actor for his outstanding performance.
観客はその俳優の素晴らしい演技に喝采を送った。
A2 noun /ˈʌndərweər/

underwear

下着
Meaning
Clothing worn beneath outer clothes, typically next to the skin.
Example
He bought new underwear for the trip.
彼は旅行のために新しい下着を買った。
B2 noun /ˈmɛmoʊ/

memo

Meaning
a written message, typically in a business setting
Example
He wrote a memo to the staff about the upcoming meeting.
B1 noun /ˈeɪ.dʒənt/

agent

エージェント
Meaning
A person who acts on behalf of another person or organization.
Example
The real estate agent showed us several houses.
不動産エージェントは私たちにいくつかの家を見せてくれました。
B2 noun /sɪlk/

silk

絹
Meaning
a fine, smooth fabric made from the threads produced by silkworms
Example
The dress was made of pure silk.
そのドレスは純粋な絹で作られていた。
A2 noun /væn/

van

バン
Meaning
a large vehicle used for transporting goods or people
Example
The delivery van stopped in front of our house.
配送バンが私たちの家の前で止まりました。
B2 adjective /rɪˈɡret.ə.bəl/

Regrettable

残念な; 失望させる; 悲しい
Meaning
causing or deserving regret; unfortunate; deplorable
Example
It is regrettable that so many talented people left the company.
こんなに多くの才能ある人々が会社を辞めたのは残念です。
C1 adjective /rɪˈmoʊtɪd/

remoted

リモートされた
Meaning
placed at a distance; made remote
Example
The system was remoted to a secure location.
システムは安全な場所にリモートされました。
C1 adverb /maɪˈnjuːtli/

Minutely

慎重に
Meaning
in very small detail; extremely carefully
Example
The detective examined the evidence minutely.
探偵は証拠を慎重に調べました。
B1 noun /ɪnˈvɛstər/

investor

投資家
Meaning
a person or organization that puts money into financial schemes, property, or business ventures with the expectation of achieving a profit
Example
The investor funded the startup with a large sum of money.
投資家はスタートアップに大金を投資しました。
B2 adjective /swɪft/

swift

Meaning
moving very quickly; happening promptly
Example
The river current was swift after the heavy rain.
A2 adverb /ˈhɑːd.li/

Hardly

ほとんどない; ほぼない; ほとんど信じられない
Meaning
scarcely; barely; almost not at all
Example
I could hardly believe what I was seeing.
私は見たものをほとんど信じることができませんでした。
C2 adjective /ˈmɔːrɪbʌnd/

Moribund

死にかけている; 衰退または腐敗の状態で
Meaning
near death; dying; in a state of decline or decay
Example
The moribund patient was in critical condition.
そのモリバンド患者は危機的な状態にありました。
B2 noun /ˈkɒnsənənt/

consonant

子音
Meaning
A speech sound produced by blocking air flow, or a letter representing such a sound.
Example
The word 'cat' has two consonants and one vowel.
‘猫’という単語には、2つの子音と1つの母音があります。
B2 verb /skwiːz/

squeeze

絞る
Meaning
to press something firmly, especially from all sides in order to extract or compress it
Example
She squeezed the toothpaste to get the last bit.
彼女は歯磨き粉のチューブを絞って、最後の一滴を出しました。
C1 noun /ˈwɔːtəʃɛd/

watershed

分水嶺, 重要な転換点
Meaning
An event or period marking a turning point in a situation; also refers to a ridge dividing two drainage areas.
Example
The independence movement was a watershed in the nation's history.
独立運動は国の歴史の中で分水嶺となった。
C2 adjective /rɪˈflɛksəbl/

reflexible

反射可能な
Meaning
Capable of being reflected or bent back.
Example
The surface was highly reflexible, bouncing light in different directions.
その表面は非常に反射可能で、光を異なる方向に反射させていました。
C2 adjective /ˈhɔːrtətɔːri/

hortatory

Meaning
Intended to encourage or urge to action.
Example
The manager’s hortatory words inspired the team to work harder.
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。
C1 adjective ˈsɪŋ.krə.nəs

synchronous

同期
Meaning
Existing or occurring at the same time.
Example
Synchronous learning involves live online classes.
同期学習にはライブオンラインクラスが含まれています。
C1 adjective /ˈsʌl.ki/

Sulky

不機嫌で無口; 気分屋
Meaning
bad-tempered and sullen; moody
Example
The child became sulky when he couldn't get his favorite toy.
その子供はお気に入りのおもちゃが手に入らなかったとき、不機嫌になった。
C1 noun /ˈstəʊ.ɪ.sɪ.zəm/

stoicism

ストイック主義
Meaning
The endurance of pain or hardship without the display of feelings and without complaint.
Example
His stoicism during hardship was admirable.
困難な時に彼のストイック主義は賞賛に値した。
C1 verb /ɪnˈvoʊk/

invoke

呼び出す
Meaning
to call upon a higher power, authority, or principle for help, support, or justification
Example
The lawyer invoked the constitution to defend his client.
弁護士は憲法を引き合いに出して自分のクライアントを守った。
B1 verb /daɪn/

dine

食事する
Meaning
to eat a meal, especially the main meal of the day
Example
We usually dine at seven o'clock in the evening.
私たちは通常、夕方七時に食事します。
C2 adjective /ˈkɒŋɡruənt/

congruent

合同
Meaning
in agreement or harmony; having the same shape and size in geometry
Example
Their values are congruent with the goals of the organization.
彼らの価値観は組織の目標と一致しています。
C1 adverb /ˈleŋθ.waɪz/

Lengthwise

長さに沿って; 最長の寸法に沿って
Meaning
in the direction of the length; along the longest dimension
Example
Fold the paper lengthwise to make it easier to carry.
紙を長さに沿って折りたたんで、持ち運びやすくします。
B1 adverb /ˌhæfˈweɪ/

halfway

途中で
Meaning
at or to a point equal in distance between two points
Example
We met halfway between the two towns.
私たちは二つの町の間の途中で会いました。
C2 noun /ˌɛn.biː.esˈpiː/

nbsp

ノンブレイキングスペース
Meaning
a non-breaking space character in HTML used to prevent an automatic line break at its position
Example
Use   in HTML to add a space that won't break into a new line.
HTMLで改行しないスペースを追加するために を使用します。
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。
B2 noun /məˌnɪp.jəˈleɪ.ʃən/

manipulation

操作
Meaning
The action of manipulating someone or something in a skillful manner; handling or controlling in a subtle, unfair, or unscrupulous way.
Example
Media manipulation influences public opinion.
メディア操作は公共の意見に影響を与えます。
C1 verb /ɪnˈkrɪmɪˌneɪt/

incriminate

有罪にする
Meaning
to make someone appear guilty of a crime or wrongdoing
Example
The new evidence could incriminate the suspect in the robbery case.
新しい証拠がロビー事件の容疑者を有罪にする可能性があります。
B1 adjective /ˈsʌm.wʌt/

Somewhat

やや; 少し; ほどほど
Meaning
to some extent; rather; moderately
Example
The movie was somewhat interesting but not great.
その映画は少し面白かったが、すごくはなかった。
C2 noun /noʊl koʊl/

Knol khol

カリフラワー
Meaning
round bulbous vegetable from cabbage family with pale green color and mild taste
Example
Knol khol can be eaten raw in salads or cooked in curries.
カリフラワーはサラダで生で食べることも、カレーにしても美味しいです。
C2 verb /ˈɪndjʊˌreɪt/

indurate

硬化する
Meaning
To harden or make something physically or emotionally tough.
Example
Years of hardship indurated his spirit.
長年の困難が彼の精神を鍛えました。
C2 noun /ˈθɝː.moʊ.klaɪn/

thermocline

サーモクライン
Meaning
A layer in a body of water in which temperature changes rapidly with depth.
Example
The thermocline separates warm surface water from cold deep water.
サーモクラインは、暖かい表面水と冷たい深層水を分けます。
C1 adjective /ˈwɪr.i.səm/

Wearisome

疲れさせる; 退屈で疲れる
Meaning
causing tiredness; tedious; boring and exhausting
Example
The wearisome journey took twelve hours to complete.
その疲れさせる旅行は12時間かかりました。
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 verb /ɪnˈfɜːr/

infer

Meaning
to conclude or deduce something from evidence and reasoning rather than from explicit statements
Example
From his silence, I inferred that he was not happy with the decision.
C1 adjective /ˈljʊərɪd/

lurid

衝撃的で生々しいセンセーショナル
Meaning
shocking or sensational in a vivid way, often involving crime or violence
Example
The newspaper published a lurid account of the crime.
新聞は犯罪について衝撃的な詳細を掲載した。
C2 noun /ˈlændˌhoʊl.dər/

landholder

土地所有者
Meaning
a person who owns land, especially in large amounts
Example
The landholder leased part of his property to local farmers.
土地所有者は自分の財産の一部を地元の農民に貸しました。
A2 noun /ˈsɪz.ərz/

Scissors

ハサミ
Meaning
a cutting instrument with two sharp blades that are joined and work against each other
Example
She used scissors to cut the paper into small pieces.
彼女は紙を小さな切れ端に切るためにハサミを使いました。
C2 noun /ˈmɛtələ(r)dʒi/

metallurgy

冶金学
Meaning
The science and technology of metals, including their extraction from ores and their processing.
Example
Metallurgy plays a vital role in industrial development.
冶金学は産業の発展において重要な役割を果たします。
C2 noun /ˈmuːn.biːm/

moonbeam

月光
Meaning
A ray of light from the moon.
Example
A moonbeam lit up the quiet forest clearing.
月光が静かな森の開けた場所を照らした。
C1 verb /ˌdɪsəˈlaʊ/

disallow

許可しない
Meaning
to refuse to allow or accept something
Example
The referee disallowed the goal for offside.
審判はオフサイドのためゴールを認めませんでした。
C1 adjective /ˈsɜːrpənˌtiːn/

serpentine

蛇行の
Meaning
Having the shape, movement, or qualities of a serpent; winding or twisting.
Example
The road took a serpentine path through the mountains.
その道は山を通り、蛇行する道を取った。
C2 adjective /aɪˈsɒ.krə.nəs/

isochronous

等時間間隔で発生する
Meaning
Occurring at equal time intervals; in unison or synchrony.
Example
The pendulum swings are isochronous, repeating at equal intervals.
振り子の動きは等時性があり、等しい間隔で繰り返されます。
B1 adjective /spəˈsɪfɪk/

specific

具体的
Meaning
Clearly defined or identified; particular; exact.
Example
Make a specific plan to beat procrastination.
プロクラスティネーションを克服するために、具体的な計画を立ててください。
B1 verb /tʃɒp/

chop

切る
Meaning
to cut with a sharp tool; to cut into pieces
Example
She chops vegetables for dinner.
彼女は夕食のために野菜を切る。
C1 noun /kəʊˈhiːʒən/

cohesion

結束
Meaning
The action or fact of forming a united whole.
Example
The team showed excellent cohesion throughout the project.
チームはプロジェクト全体を通して素晴らしい結束を見せました。
C2 verb /ɪˈfjuːz/

effuse

表現する
Meaning
To pour out or express feelings freely and openly.
Example
She effused gratitude for the help she received.
彼女は受け取った助けに感謝の気持ちを表しました。
C2 adjective /ɪmˈpɛn.ɪ.tənt/

impenitent

後悔しない
Meaning
Not feeling regret or shame about one's actions.
Example
The criminal remained impenitent after the trial.
犯人は裁判後も後悔しないままでした。
B2 verb /ˌriːkriˈeɪt/

recreate

再創造する
Meaning
to create or produce something again, especially a new version of something lost or destroyed
Example
The team recreated the lost dataset from backups.
チームはバックアップから失われたデータセットを再作成しました。
A2 noun /ˈsɛlˌfoʊn/

cellphone

携帯電話
Meaning
a portable telephone that uses a cellular network for wireless communication
Example
She forgot her cellphone at home and couldn’t call anyone.
彼女は家に携帯電話を忘れて、誰にも電話できなかった。
B1 noun /swiːt pəˈteɪtoʊ/

Sweet potato

さつまいも
Meaning
A root vegetable with sweet flesh, typically orange or purple in color
Example
Roasted sweet potato makes a healthy and delicious side dish.
ローストさつまいもは健康的でおいしいサイドディッシュを作ります。
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。
B2 adjective, noun /ˈkɑːmənpleɪs/

commonplace

ありふれた
Meaning
ordinary or unremarkable; something that is usual or commonly found
Example
Smartphones have become commonplace in modern life.
スマートフォンは現代生活でありふれたものになった。
B2 noun kəmˈpet.ɪ.tɪv.nəs

competitiveness

競争力
Meaning
The quality of being as good as or better than others of a comparable nature; the ability to compete successfully.
Example
Competitiveness is vital for economic sustainability.
競争力は経済的持続可能性にとって重要です。
A1 noun /ˈɛərpleɪn/

airplane

飛行機
Meaning
a powered flying vehicle with fixed wings and engines
Example
The airplane took off smoothly from the runway.
飛行機は滑走路からスムーズに離陸しました。
C2 verb /lɔːd/

laud

Meaning
To praise someone or something highly, especially in public.
Example
The critic lauded the actor's performance as a masterpiece.
C2 adjective /pɒnˈtɪfɪkəl/

pontifical

教皇または司教に関連する; 傲慢または高慢な
Meaning
relating to a pope or bishop; pompous or self-important
Example
His pontifical manner annoyed the other members of the committee.
彼の高慢な態度は委員会の他のメンバーを困らせた。
B1 noun /ˈfæn.si/

Fancy

興味; 想像やファンタジー
Meaning
a feeling of liking or wanting something; imagination or fantasy
Example
The child had a fancy for becoming a famous astronaut when he grew up.
その子供は大きくなったら有名な宇宙飛行士になることを夢見ていました。
B2 noun/verb /kjuː/

cue

合図
Meaning
A signal or prompt for action; to give a signal.
Example
The actor waited for his cue before entering the stage.
俳優はステージに上がる前にキューを待っていました。
C2 adverb /ˌɪnəzˈmʌtʃ/

inasmuch

〜という点で
Meaning
To the extent that; considering that.
Example
Inasmuch as you are their teacher, you should guide them carefully.
あなたが彼らの教師である限り、彼らを慎重に指導するべきです。
C2 verb /əˈbeɪs/

abase

卑下する
Meaning
to belittle or degrade someone
Example
He refused to abase himself before the king.
彼は王の前で自分を卑下するのを拒否した。
C1 adjective /ˈen.vi.əs/

Envious

嫉妬深い; ねたむ
Meaning
feeling or showing envy; jealous
Example
She felt envious of her friend's new car.
彼女は友達の新しい車に嫉妬していた。
B2 verb /kloʊð/

clothe

服を着せる
Meaning
to put clothes on; to dress; to provide with clothing
Example
She clothed the baby in warm garments.
彼女は赤ちゃんを暖かい服で着せました。
A1 noun /tʃaɪld/

child

子供
Meaning
a young human being below the age of puberty or below the legal age of majority
Example
The child played happily in the park.
その子供は公園で楽しそうに遊んでいました。
A2 verb, noun /drɒp/

drop

落とす / 液滴
Meaning
to let something fall; a small quantity of liquid
Example
Be careful not to drop your phone.
携帯電話を落とさないように気をつけてください。
C2 noun /dɪsˈjuːnjən/

disunion

分裂
Meaning
the state of being separated or not united
Example
Civil wars often result from national disunion.
内戦はしばしば国家の分裂から起こる。
B2 adjective kənˈsaɪs

concise

簡潔
Meaning
Brief and clearly expressed without unnecessary details.
Example
A concise speech is more impactful than a long one.
簡潔なスピーチは長いスピーチよりも効果的です。
C2 adjective /ɪkˌstɛmpəˈreɪniəs/

extemporaneous

準備なしで行う
Meaning
Spoken or done without preparation.
Example
He gave an extemporaneous speech at the meeting.
彼は会議で即興のスピーチをしました。
A1 determiner/pronoun /iːtʃ/

each

各自
Meaning
every one of two or more people or things considered separately
Example
Each student received a certificate.
各学生は証明書を受け取りました。
B1 noun /beɪkt miːt/

Baked meat

焼き肉
Meaning
meat that has been cooked in an oven using dry heat
Example
The baked meat was tender and flavorful.
焼き肉は柔らかくて美味しい。
C1 adjective /ˌɪnhɒˈspɪtəbl/

inhospitable

住みにくい
Meaning
Harsh and difficult to live in; unfriendly or unwelcoming to guests.
Example
The desert is an inhospitable environment for most plants.
砂漠はほとんどの植物にとって住みにくい環境です。
A2 adverb /ˈfaɪ.nəl.i/

Finally

ついに
Meaning
at last; after a long time; in the end; as the last point
Example
After years of hard work, she finally achieved her goal.
長年の努力の後、彼女はついに目標を達成しました。
A1 verb /wʊd/

would

だろう
Meaning
used to indicate a future possibility or action in the past
Example
He said he would help me tomorrow.
彼は明日私を手伝うと言った。
B2 noun /bætʃ/

batch

一度に生産または処理されたアイテムの量
Meaning
a quantity of items produced or processed at one time
Example
She baked a fresh batch of cookies this morning.
彼女は今朝、新しいバッチのクッキーを焼いた。
B2 verb (phrasal) /ˈpæs ˌɔːf/

pass-off

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

Complexion

肌の色
Meaning
the natural color, texture, and appearance of a person's skin, especially on the face
Example
Her fair complexion glowed beautifully in the morning sunlight.
彼女の明るい肌は朝の光の中で美しく輝いていました。
C1 adjective /ˈsʌltri/

sultry

蒸し暑く湿った、魅力的な
Meaning
Uncomfortably hot and humid; also describes someone attractive in a passionate or sensual way.
Example
The sultry weather made it hard to focus on work.
蒸し暑い天気は仕事に集中するのを難しくしました。
A2 noun /dɪˈskʌʃən/

discussion

議論
Meaning
The action or process of talking about something in order to reach a decision or share ideas.
Example
The project needs more discussion before moving forward.
プロジェクトは前進する前にもっと議論が必要です。
C2 noun /ˈsweɪʒən/

suasion

説得
Meaning
the act of persuading or influencing someone
Example
The leader used gentle suasion to win support for the plan.
リーダーは計画への支援を得るために穏やかな説得を使用しました。
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 adjective /ˌɪnkənˈkluːsɪv/

inconclusive

結論が出ていない
Meaning
Not leading to a definite result or decision.
Example
The investigation remained inconclusive due to a lack of evidence.
証拠の不足により、調査は結論が出ていないままでした。
A2 noun /ˈeə.ri.ə/

area

Meaning
a particular region or space; the extent of a surface
Example
This area is known for its beautiful parks.
C1 noun /ˈtæn.dəm/

Tandem

タンデム自転車
Meaning
a bicycle built for two riders, one behind the other
Example
The couple enjoyed riding their tandem bicycle through the park.
カップルは公園で自分たちのタンデム自転車に乗って楽しんでいました。
B2 noun /ˈɛseɪ/

essay

エッセイ
Meaning
A short piece of writing on a particular subject.
Example
She wrote an essay about climate change.
彼女は気候変動についてのエッセイを書きました。
A2 adverb /ˈdʒɛnərəli/

generally

一般的に
Meaning
in most cases; usually; as a rule
Example
He generally arrives at work before 9 a.m.
彼は一般的に午前9時前に仕事に到着します。
B1 noun /ˈpɛnəlti/

penalty

罰金
Meaning
A punishment imposed for breaking a law, rule, or contract.
Example
He had to pay a heavy penalty for breaking the traffic rules.
交通規則違反で重い罰金を払わなければなりませんでした。
A2 verb /friːz/

freeze

凍る
Meaning
to become solid due to cold; to preserve by cold
Example
Water freezes at zero degrees Celsius.
水は零度で凍ります。
C1 noun ˌæmbɪˈɡjuːɪti

ambiguity

曖昧さ, 不明確さ
Meaning
The quality of being open to more than one interpretation; inexactness.
Example
The ambiguity of the statement caused confusion among the team.
その声明の曖昧さはチームの間で混乱を引き起こしました。
C2 noun /ˌær.əˈbesk/

arabesque

装飾的デザイン
Meaning
a complex, ornate design featuring intertwined flowing lines, often used in architecture or ballet poses
Example
The ceiling was decorated with delicate arabesque patterns.
天井は繊細なアラベスク模様で飾られていました。
B1 adjective /ˈfæsɪneɪtɪŋ/

Fascinating

魅力的
Meaning
extremely interesting; captivating; enchanting
Example
The documentary about ocean life was fascinating.
海の生命に関するドキュメンタリーは魅力的だった。
C2 noun /ˈstætɪks/

statics

静力学
Meaning
The branch of mechanics dealing with bodies at rest and forces in equilibrium.
Example
She is studying statics as part of her engineering course.
彼女は工学のコースの一環として静力学を学んでいます。
C1 adjective /kəmˈpensətɔːri/

compensatory

補償的
Meaning
serving to make up for a loss, damage, or injury
Example
The court awarded him compensatory damages.
裁判所は彼に補償的損害賠償を授与しました。
C1 noun /ˈmɛləˌdrɑːmə/

melodrama

誇張したドラマ
Meaning
A dramatic piece with exaggerated characters and exciting events intended to appeal to the emotions.
Example
The movie was criticized for its excessive melodrama.
その映画は過剰なメロドラマで批判されました。
B1 noun, verb /eɪd/

aid

援助
Meaning
help or support, typically of a practical nature
Example
The volunteers provided aid to the flood victims.
ボランティアは洪水の被害者に援助を提供しました。
C1 noun /ˈnjuːtrɪənt dɪˈfɪʃənsi/

nutrient deficiency

栄養不足
Meaning
A lack of essential nutrients required for healthy plant growth, which can result in poor crop development, reduced yields, and increased susceptibility to diseases.
Example
Nutrient deficiency in the soil can reduce crop productivity.
土壌中の栄養不足は作物の生産性を減少させる可能性があります。
C1 noun /ˈnoʊ.və/

Nova

新星
Meaning
a star that suddenly increases greatly in brightness
Example
Astronomers discovered a new nova in the constellation.
天文学者たちは星座で新しいノヴァを発見しました。
C2 noun /ˈʌŋɡwənt/

unguent

軟膏
Meaning
A soothing or healing ointment applied to the skin.
Example
The doctor applied an unguent to heal the burn.
医者は火傷を治すために軟膏を塗った。
C2 noun /ɪnˈɡrætɪˌtjuːd/

ingratitude

恩知らず
Meaning
Lack of gratitude; failure to show thanks or appreciation.
Example
His ingratitude hurt her feelings after all she had done for him.
彼の恩知らずは、彼女が彼のために多くのことをした後、彼女の気持ちを傷つけた。
B2 adjective ˈskɒl.ə.li

scholarly

学問的な
Meaning
Having or showing great knowledge or learning; academic in approach or method.
Example
He wrote a scholarly article on ancient philosophy.
彼は古代哲学についての学問的な記事を書いた。
B2 noun /əˈfens/

Offence

違反; 犯罪
Meaning
a breach of law or rule; an annoyance or resentment
Example
Stealing is a serious offence punishable by law.
窃盗は法律で罰せられる重大な違反です。
C1 verb /ˈpɛdəl/

peddle

売る
Meaning
To sell goods, often by going from place to place; sometimes used negatively to mean promoting an idea or product in a pushy way.
Example
Street vendors peddle handmade jewelry to tourists.
ストリートの販売員は観光客に手作りのジュエリーを売っている。
B2 verb /ˈsɪmbəlaɪz/

symbolize

象徴する
Meaning
to represent or stand for something else
Example
The dove symbolizes peace across cultures.
鳩は文化を超えて平和を象徴しています。
B2 noun /ɪˈlɛktrɪk drɪl/

Electric drill

電動ドリル
Meaning
A power tool used for drilling holes in various materials
Example
He used an electric drill to make holes in the wall for hanging pictures.
彼は壁に絵を掛けるために電動ドリルを使って穴を開けました。
C1 adjective /prəˈdɪdʒəs/

prodigious

驚異的
Meaning
remarkably or impressively great in extent, size, or degree
Example
The team made a prodigious effort to complete the project on time.
チームはプロジェクトを時間通りに完了するために驚異的な努力をしました。
C2 adjective /bɪˈnaɪtɪd/

benighted

暗い、無知な
Meaning
In a state of intellectual or moral ignorance; overtaken by darkness.
Example
The explorers were lost in the benighted forest without any guide.
探検家たちはガイドなしで暗い森の中で迷子になった。
A2 noun /pɪn/

pin

ピン
Meaning
a small thin piece of metal used to fasten or hold things together
Example
She used a pin to attach the note to the board.
彼女はボードにメモを留めるためにピンを使った。
C2 noun /ˈlev.ɪ.ti/

Levity

軽薄さ; フリヴォリティ; 尊重の欠如
Meaning
humor or frivolity, especially the treatment of a serious matter with humor or in a manner lacking due respect
Example
The levity in the courtroom was inappropriate.
法廷での軽薄さは不適切でした。