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B2 adjective /kɒzˈmɛt.ɪk/

cosmetic

化粧品
Meaning
relating to beauty or appearance; intended to improve looks
Example
She bought a new cosmetic cream for her skin.
彼女は肌のために新しいコスメティッククリームを買いました。
B2 noun /ˈbæŋ.ɡəl/

Bangle

バングル
Meaning
a rigid bracelet or anklet worn as jewelry
Example
She wore beautiful gold bangles on her wrists.
彼女は腕に美しい金のバングルを着けていた。
B2 noun /ˌkɔːriˈændər/

Coriander

コリアンダー
Meaning
aromatic herb with feathery leaves used for flavoring food; also refers to the seeds used as spice
Example
Fresh coriander leaves are sprinkled on top of the curry.
新鮮なコリアンダーの葉がカレーの上にふりかけられます。
B2 noun /ˈreɪtɪŋ/

rating

評価
Meaning
an evaluation or assessment, usually numerical
Example
The movie received a high rating from critics.
その映画は批評家から高い評価を受けました。
B2 noun /ˌmɪs.ʌn.dəˈstæn.dɪŋ/

Misunderstanding

誤解
Meaning
A failure to understand something correctly; a disagreement or confusion between people
Example
The argument was caused by a simple misunderstanding.
その議論は単純な誤解から生じた。
B2 noun ট্রপিক্যাল রিজিওনস

tropical regions

熱帯地域
Meaning
Areas of the Earth near the equator characterized by warm temperatures.
Example
Bangladesh is located in tropical regions.
バングラデシュは熱帯地域に位置しています。
B2 adjective /dɪˈfɪnɪtɪv/

definitive

決定的
Meaning
serving as a final or most authoritative form; conclusive and decisive
Example
The committee reached a definitive agreement on the policy.
委員会は政策に関する決定的な合意に達しました。
B2 adjective /ˈstæt.ɪk/

static

静的
Meaning
Lacking in movement, action, or change; stationary.
Example
Static ideas hinder progress.
静的な考えは進展を妨げる。
B2 noun /droʊn/

Drone

オス蜂
Meaning
a male bee that does not work and whose only function is to mate with the queen
Example
The drone bees do not collect honey like worker bees.
ドローンの蜂は働き蜂のように蜂蜜を集めません。
B2 noun ɔːˈtɒnəmi

autonomy

自律
Meaning
The right or condition of self-government; freedom from external control or influence.
Example
Autonomy was a primary demand.
自律は主要な要求でした。
B2 noun ɪnˈdev.ər

endeavor

努力
Meaning
An attempt to achieve a goal; a serious determined effort.
Example
The endeavor to innovate space tourism is ambitious.
スペースツーリズムの革新への努力は野心的です。
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 adjective /ˌʌndərˈlaɪɪŋ/

underlying

根本的な
Meaning
basic or hidden but important; forming the foundation of something
Example
The underlying reason for the conflict was never addressed.
その対立の根本的な理由は決して対処されませんでした。
B2 noun /ˈwɜːrʃɪp/

Worship

礼拝
Meaning
the feeling or expression of reverence and adoration for a deity; religious devotion and practice
Example
They gather every Sunday for worship.
彼らは毎週日曜日に礼拝のために集まります。
B2 noun /ˌɔː.ri.enˈteɪ.ʃən/

orientation

オリエンテーション
Meaning
the process of becoming familiar with a new situation or environment
Example
The company provides an orientation for all new employees.
会社はすべての新しい従業員にオリエンテーションを提供します。
B2 verb /əˈblaɪdʒ/

oblige

義務付ける
Meaning
to compel or require someone to do something; to help or do a favor
Example
I would be happy to oblige you with the information you need.
必要な情報を提供してお手伝いできれば嬉しいです。
B2 noun, verb /tæɡ/

tag

Meaning
a label attached to something for identification or information; or to attach such a label
Example
She tagged her luggage before boarding the plane.
B2 noun ˈæsɪd reɪn

acid rain

酸性雨
Meaning
Rainfall made acidic by atmospheric pollution, especially from industrial emissions.
Example
Acid rain damages crops and buildings.
酸性雨は作物や建物にダメージを与えます。
B2 verb /pɔːˈtreɪ/

portray

描く
Meaning
to describe or represent something or someone in a work of art or literature
Example
The novel portrays a vivid picture of life in the countryside.
その小説は田舎での生活の生き生きとした絵を描いています。
B2 adjective /dɪˈtætʃt/

detached

分離された, 無関心な
Meaning
separate or disconnected; showing a lack of emotional involvement
Example
He lived in a detached house away from the city.
彼は都市から離れた分離された家に住んでいました。
B2 adjective ˌriːprəˈdʌktɪv

reproductive

繁殖に関する
Meaning
Relating to the reproduction of offspring.
Example
The reproductive cycle of pests can cause rapid infestations.
害虫の生殖サイクルは迅速な感染を引き起こす可能性があります。
B2 adjective /ˈsɛkʃʊəl/

sexual

セクシャル
Meaning
relating to the instincts, physiological processes, and activities connected with physical attraction or intimate physical contact between individuals
Example
The sexual health of individuals is an important topic in modern medicine.
個々の性の健康は現代医学において重要なトピックです。
B2 noun fəˈnɒm.ɪ.nə

phenomena

現象
Meaning
Facts or situations that are observed to exist or happen, especially ones whose cause or explanation is in question.
Example
Phenomena like floods disrupt agricultural systems.
洪水のような現象は農業システムに影響を与える。
B2 adjective /ˈflʌfi/

fluffy

幸せ
Meaning
soft, light, and airy in texture
Example
She baked a fluffy cake for the party.
彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、幸せを隠すことができませんでした。
B2 verb /skæn/

scan

幸福
Meaning
To look at something carefully or quickly; to digitally copy or capture an image or document.
Example
She scanned the document before sending it by email.
彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、喜びを隠せませんでした。
B2 noun /fliːt/

fleet

艦隊
Meaning
a group of ships, vehicles, or aircraft operating together under one command
Example
The navy deployed its entire fleet for the exercise.
海軍は演習のためにその全艦隊を展開した。
B2 noun prəʊb

probe

探査機
Meaning
An unmanned exploratory spacecraft designed to transmit information about its environment.
Example
The probe collected data from the planet's surface.
そのプローブは惑星の表面からデータを収集しました。
B2 noun /ˈθiːərɪst/

theorist

理論家
Meaning
A person who develops, studies, or explains theories in a particular field.
Example
The political theorist explained the impact of democracy on social structures.
政治的な理論家は、民主主義が社会構造に与える影響について説明しました。
B2 noun /ˈbriː.ðɪŋ tɛkˌniːks/

breathing techniques

呼吸法
Meaning
Methods of controlling breathing to achieve relaxation and improve health.
Example
Breathing techniques help in reducing stress and anxiety.
呼吸法はストレスや不安を減らすのに役立ちます。
B2 noun ˈəʊnəʃɪp

ownership

所有権
Meaning
The act, state, or right of possessing something; legal title to something.
Example
Ownership of resources was crucial.
資源の所有権は重要でした。
B2 adjective /ˌɪnəˈproʊpriət/

inappropriate

不適切
Meaning
not suitable or proper in the circumstances
Example
It was inappropriate to talk loudly in the library.
図書館で大声で話すのは不適切でした。
B2 noun /ˈrɪk.ʃɔː/

Rickshaw

リクシャ
Meaning
a light two-wheeled passenger vehicle drawn by one or more people
Example
We took a rickshaw to reach the busy marketplace.
忙しい市場に到着するためにリクシャを利用しました。
B2 adjective /ˈfɪr.fəl/

fearful

恐ろしい
Meaning
feeling afraid or showing fear
Example
She was fearful of walking alone at night.
彼女は夜に一人で歩くのを恐れていた。
B2 noun /ˈɑːrtɪzən/

artisan

職人
Meaning
a skilled craftsperson who makes things by hand
Example
The artisan crafted a beautiful wooden chair.
職人は美しい木製の椅子を作りました。
B2 noun /ˈdʒɜːrnəlɪzəm/

journalism

ジャーナリズム
Meaning
the activity or profession of collecting, writing, and publishing news and articles for newspapers, magazines, or broadcast media
Example
He studied journalism to become a news reporter.
彼はニュースリポーターになるためにジャーナリズムを学びました。
B2 adverb /ˈaʊtraɪt/

Outright

直接に; 完全に; ためらわずに
Meaning
completely; directly; without reservation or concealment
Example
She rejected the proposal outright.
彼女はその提案を直接拒否した。
B2 verb /ˌoʊvərˈiːt/

overeat

幸福
Meaning
To eat more food than the body needs.
Example
She tends to overeat when she is stressed.
彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、喜びを隠すことができませんでした。
B2 verb /dɪˈspaɪz/

despise

軽蔑する
Meaning
to regard with contempt; to hate strongly
Example
She despises dishonesty in all its forms.
彼女はすべての不正直を軽蔑している。
B2 noun /ˈfɜːrneɪs/

furnace

炉
Meaning
an enclosed structure in which heat is produced for a building or for melting metal
Example
The factory's furnace melted the metal quickly.
工場の炉は金属を迅速に溶かしました。
B2 noun ɪkˈspænʃən

expansion

拡張
Meaning
The action of becoming larger or more extensive; growth or development.
Example
Volunteering helps in the expansion of social networks.
ボランティア活動は、社会的ネットワークの拡張に役立ちます。
B2 adjective /ˈliː.fi/

Leafy

葉が多い; 葉で覆われた
Meaning
having many leaves; covered with leaves
Example
The leafy green vegetables are very nutritious.
葉の多い緑の野菜はとても栄養価が高いです。
B2 noun /ˈdʒuːələr/

jeweller

宝石商
Meaning
a person who makes, repairs, or sells jewelry
Example
The jeweller crafted a beautiful gold ring.
その宝石商は美しい金の指輪を作った。
B2 noun /spaɪt/

spite

意地悪
Meaning
a desire to hurt, annoy, or offend someone
Example
She refused the gift out of spite.
彼女は意地悪で贈り物を拒否した。
B2 verb /bɪˈfrɛnd/

befriend

友達になる
Meaning
to act as a friend to someone; to make friends with
Example
She befriended the new student at school.
彼女は学校で新しい生徒と友達になった。
B2 noun /koʊl/

coal

石炭
Meaning
a black or dark brown rock used as fuel, formed from decomposed plant matter
Example
The factory still uses coal as its main source of energy.
工場は依然として石炭を主要なエネルギー源として使用しています。
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 noun /ˈplæn.tɪn/

Plantain

プランテンバナナ
Meaning
a large green banana-like fruit that is usually cooked before eating
Example
Plantain can be fried, boiled, or baked and is a staple food in many tropical countries.
プランテンバナナは揚げたり、茹でたり、焼いたりでき、多くの熱帯地域では主食です。
B2 verb səˈpres

suppress

抑制する
Meaning
To forcibly put an end to; to restrain or subdue.
Example
Authorities must suppress criminal activities in campuses.
当局はキャンパス内の犯罪行為を抑制しなければならない。
B2 noun /ˈstɛriəˌtaɪp/

stereotype

ステレオタイプ
Meaning
A widely held but oversimplified and fixed idea of a particular type of person or thing.
Example
It is a stereotype that all gamers are antisocial.
すべてのゲーマーが反社会的だというのはステレオタイプです。
B2 verb /dɒdʒ/

dodge

避ける
Meaning
to move quickly to one side to avoid something; to avoid dealing with something cleverly or dishonestly
Example
The boxer managed to dodge his opponent's punch.
ボクサーは相手のパンチをかわすことに成功した。
B2 verb /ɪmˈplaɪ/

imply

暗示する
Meaning
To suggest something without directly stating it.
Example
Her tone seemed to imply that she was upset.
彼女の口調は、彼女が怒っていることを示唆しているようでした。
B2 adjective /ˈkɒŋ.kriːt/

Concrete

固体; 実際; 目に見える; 具体的
Meaning
solid; real; tangible; actual and specific
Example
We need concrete evidence to support our claims.
私たちは私たちの主張を支持するために具体的な証拠が必要です。
B2 verb /ˈwiːkən/

Weaken

弱める
Meaning
to make or become less strong or powerful
Example
The illness weakened his immune system significantly.
その病気は彼の免疫システムを著しく弱めました。
B2 noun ɪnˈdʒʌstɪs

injustice

不正義
Meaning
Lack of fairness or justice; the practice of being unjust or unfair.
Example
The story portrays the injustices faced by the common people.
物語は一般の人々が直面する不正義を描いています。
B2 noun /ˈkætəlɔːɡ/

catalog

カタログ
Meaning
a complete list of items, typically arranged systematically
Example
The library provides an online catalog of all available books.
図書館はすべての利用可能な本のオンラインカタログを提供しています。
B2 noun /ˌdɪsəˈpruːvəl/

disapproval

不賛成
Meaning
The expression of an unfavorable opinion or judgment
Example
Her parents showed clear disapproval of her decision to drop out of college.
彼女の両親は、大学を中退するという彼女の決定に明確な不賛成を示した。
B2 adjective ˈræd.ɪ.kəl

radical

伝統的な信念やシステムに反する根本的な変化をもたらす能力がある
Meaning
Capable of bringing fundamental changes opposite to conventional beliefs or systems.
Example
The leader proposed radical economic reforms.
リーダーはラディカルな経済改革を提案しました。
B2 noun /ˈwʊlən dres/

Woolen dress

ウールのドレス
Meaning
a dress made from wool fabric, typically worn in cold weather
Example
She wore a warm woolen dress during the winter months.
彼女は冬の月に暖かいウールのドレスを着ていました。
B2 adjective /ˈnuːkliər/

nuclear

原子力
Meaning
relating to the nucleus of an atom or to nuclear energy
Example
The country is developing nuclear energy.
その国は原子力エネルギーを開発しています。
B2 noun ˌdedɪˈkeɪʃn

dedication

献身
Meaning
The quality of being dedicated or committed to a task or purpose; devotion.
Example
His dedication laid the foundation of Indian science.
彼の献身はインディアの科学の基盤を築いた。
B2 verb /ˈwaɪdən/

widen

広げる
Meaning
to make or become wider or broader
Example
They plan to widen the road next year.
彼らは来年、道路を広げる予定です。
B2 adjective /ɪˈlæs.tɪk/

Elastic

弾力性
Meaning
able to stretch and return to original shape; flexible; adaptable
Example
The elastic band can stretch and return to its original shape.
弾力性のあるバンドは伸びて元の形に戻ります。
B2 noun /ˈfɔːr.hed/

Forehead

額
Meaning
the part of the face above the eyebrows and below the hairline
Example
He wiped the sweat from his forehead.
彼は額から汗を拭った。
B2 noun smɔːl ˈɛfərt

Small Effort

小さな努力
Meaning
Minor actions or initiatives that can collectively make a significant impact.
Example
Small efforts can bring big changes in butterfly conservation.
小さな努力が蝶の保護に大きな変化をもたらすことができる。
B2 adjective /ɡəʊl ɔːˈrɪəntɪd/

goal-oriented

目標指向
Meaning
Focused on achieving specific objectives or targets; driven by clear aims.
Example
Being goal-oriented is crucial for achieving success.
目標指向であることは成功を達成するために重要です。
B2 adjective daɪˈdʒes.tɪv

digestive

消化の
Meaning
Relating to the digestion of food.
Example
Digestive enzymes help break down food.
消化酵素は食べ物を分解するのを助けます。
B2 verb rɪˈzaɪn

resign

辞任する
Meaning
Voluntarily leave a job or other position.
Example
Ministers were forced to resign.
大臣たちは辞任を余儀なくされました。
B2 adjective /ˈpɒlɪʃt/

polished

洗練された、精巧で優雅
Meaning
refined, sophisticated, and elegant in appearance or behavior
Example
She gave a polished performance at the recital.
彼女はリサイタルで洗練されたパフォーマンスを披露しました。
B2 verb /flɪk/

flick

素早く叩く
Meaning
to move or cause to move with a sudden quick motion
Example
He flicked the switch to turn on the light.
彼はライトをつけるためにスイッチをフリックしました。
B2 adjective /ˈθʌroʊ/

thorough

徹底的な, 詳細な
Meaning
complete with regard to every detail; not superficial or partial
Example
The report was thorough and well-researched.
そのレポートは徹底的で、十分に調査されていました。
B2 noun /steɪn/

Stain

シミ; 汚れ
Meaning
a colored patch or dirty mark that is difficult to remove; a blemish or damage to reputation
Example
There was a coffee stain on his white shirt.
彼の白いシャツにはコーヒーのシミがありました。
B2 verb /prɪˈsiːd/

precede

先行する
Meaning
to come before something in time, order, or position
Example
A brief introduction precedes each chapter.
簡単な紹介は各章の前に来る。
B2 verb /briːd/

breed

繁殖する, 飼育する
Meaning
to produce young animals; to reproduce; to keep animals for producing young
Example
They breed horses on their farm.
彼らは農場で馬を育てています。
B2 noun, verb /ˈrætəl/

rattle

ガタガタ鳴る；ガラガラ
Meaning
to make a rapid series of short, sharp sounds; a device or object that makes such a sound
Example
The loose window began to rattle in the strong wind.
強い風で緩んだ窓がガタガタ鳴り始めた。
B2 noun /ˈsɛsəmi sidz/

Sesame Seeds

ゴマの種
Meaning
small edible seeds from the sesame plant used in cooking and baking
Example
Sprinkle sesame seeds on top of the bread before baking.
パンの上にゴマの種を振りかけてから焼いてください。
B2 verb /əkˈsɛləreɪt/

accelerate

加速する
Meaning
to increase speed or make something happen sooner
Example
The driver accelerated to overtake the truck.
運転手はトラックを追い越すために加速しました。
B2 noun /ˈmeɪnˌlænd/

mainland

Meaning
the principal landmass of a country or continent, as opposed to the surrounding islands
Example
The mainland of Australia is home to most of its population.
B2 noun /ˈrɛlɪvəns/

relevance

関連性
Meaning
the quality or state of being closely connected or appropriate
Example
The relevance of the information was clear to everyone.
情報の関連性はすべての人に明確でした。
B2 adjective /θiˈætrɪkl/

theatrical

劇的
Meaning
Relating to the theater or exaggerated and dramatic in behavior or style.
Example
Her theatrical performance won the audience's applause.
彼女の劇的なパフォーマンスは観客の拍手を浴びた。
B2 noun /ˈpɑː.tɪ.klz/

particles

粒子
Meaning
Minute portions of matter.
Example
PM2.5 particles harm respiratory health.
PM2.5粒子は呼吸器系の健康に害を与えます。
B2 noun /ˈet.ɪ.kət/

Etiquette

エチケット
Meaning
the customary code of polite behavior in society or among members of a particular profession
Example
Proper etiquette requires standing when a lady enters the room.
適切なエチケットは、女性が部屋に入るときに立ち上がることを求めます。
B2 noun ˈlɛvərɪdʒ

leverage

てこ入れ
Meaning
The use of borrowed capital or resources to increase the potential return of an investment; using something to maximum advantage.
Example
Leverage amplifies your efforts and scales your work.
てこ入れはあなたの努力を強化し、仕事をスケールアップします。
B2 adjective /ˈplen.tɪ.fəl/

Plentiful

豊富な; 大量の
Meaning
abundant; existing in large quantity
Example
The harvest was plentiful this year due to good weather.
今年は良い天気のおかげで収穫が豊富でした。
B2 adjective /ˈtaɪərləs/

tireless

疲れ知らず
Meaning
Showing great effort or energy without becoming tired.
Example
She worked tirelessly to complete the project on time.
彼女は時間通りにプロジェクトを完了させるために疲れ知らずで働きました。
B2 adjective /sɪmˈbɒlɪk/

symbolic

象徴的
Meaning
serving as a symbol or representing something else
Example
The dove is symbolic of peace and freedom.
鳩は平和と自由の象徴的存在です。
B2 adverb /ˈpjʊərli/

purely

純粋に
Meaning
only and completely; entirely
Example
The decision was purely based on economic factors.
その決定は完全に経済的な要因に基づいていました。
B2 adjective /ˌprɛzɪˈdɛnʃəl/

presidential

大統領に関連する
Meaning
relating to a president or presidency
Example
The presidential election is scheduled for next month.
大統領選挙は来月に予定されています。
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 æmˈbɪɡ.ju.əs

ambiguous

曖昧
Meaning
Having more than one possible meaning; unclear or vague.
Example
His statement was too ambiguous to understand.
彼の発言は理解するにはあまりにも曖昧だった。
B2 noun /ˌdaɪəˈbiːtiːz/

diabetes

幸福
Meaning
a medical condition in which the body cannot properly control the level of sugar in the blood
Example
He was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes last year.
彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、幸せを隠せませんでした。
B2 noun /ˈnæp.kɪn/

Nap Kin

ナプキン
Meaning
a piece of cloth or paper used for wiping the mouth and hands while eating
Example
She placed the napkin on her lap before starting dinner.
彼女は夕食を始める前に、膝の上にナプキンを置きました。
B2 adjective /ˌʌnˈkɔːrdɪneɪtɪd/

uncoordinated

不器用; 協調性のない
Meaning
lacking coordination, not well-organized or clumsy in movement
Example
His movements were uncoordinated, making him prone to accidents.
彼の動きは不器用で、事故を起こしやすかった。
B2 noun ˈmɑːr.kɪt ɪˈkɒn.ə.mi

market economy

市場経済
Meaning
An economic system where production and pricing decisions are controlled by individuals and based on supply and demand.
Example
A market economy allows businesses to compete freely.
市場経済は企業が自由に競争できるようにします。
B2 verb/adjective /ɑːrˈtɪkjʊlət/

articulate

Meaning
to express thoughts or ideas clearly; having the ability to speak fluently and clearly
Example
She was able to articulate her ideas during the meeting.
B2 noun /ˈes.əns/

Essence

本質
Meaning
the intrinsic nature or indispensable quality of something
Example
The essence of good teaching is the ability to inspire students.
良い教育の本質は学生を励ます能力です。
B2 preposition /əˈmɪd/

amid

中で
Meaning
in the middle of or surrounded by something
Example
The team stayed calm amid the chaos.
チームは混乱の中で冷静を保った。
B2 verb /dɪˈfɜːr/

defer

延期する
Meaning
To postpone or delay; to yield to someone else's judgment or opinion.
Example
The meeting was deferred until next week.
会議は来週まで延期されました。
B2 noun /əˈpoʊ.nənt/

Opponent

対戦相手; ライバル
Meaning
a person who disagrees with or resists a proposal or practice; someone who competes against another
Example
The chess player defeated his strongest opponent.
チェスのプレーヤーは最強の対戦相手を倒した。
B2 verb /rɪˈstrɪkt/

restrict

制限する
Meaning
To limit the size, amount, or range of something.
Example
The government decided to restrict the use of plastic bags.
政府はプラスチック袋の使用を制限することを決定しました。
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 rɪˈzentmənt

resentment

憤り
Meaning
Bitter indignation at having been treated unfairly.
Example
Resentment grew among the students.
学生の間で憤りが増大した。
B2 noun /ˌsɛkʃuˈæləti/

sexuality

セクシュアリティ
Meaning
a person's capacity for sexual feelings and orientation
Example
She spoke openly about her sexuality and identity.
彼女は自分のセクシュアリティとアイデンティティについてオープンに話しました。
B2 noun /hoʊm ˈdɪstrɪkt/

home district

出身地区
Meaning
the district where a person was born or originally comes from
Example
He returned to his home district after many years abroad.
彼は長年の海外生活の後、出身地区に戻った。
B2 verb /ɪkˈsiːd/

exceed

超える
Meaning
to go beyond a limit or expectation
Example
The athlete exceeded everyone's expectations by winning the gold medal.
アスリートは金メダルを獲得することで皆の期待を超えました。
B2 verb /ˈbætər/

batter

繰り返し打つ
Meaning
To strike repeatedly with force.
Example
The waves battered the shoreline all night.
波が一晩中海岸を打ちました。
B2 noun ɪnˌvaɪrənˈmɛntəl ˌdɛɡrəˈdeɪʃən

environmental degradation

環境劣化
Meaning
The deterioration of the environment through depletion of resources and destruction of ecosystems.
Example
Environmental degradation threatens biodiversity.
環境劣化は生物多様性を脅かしています。
B2 adjective ˌkɑː.bən ˈnjuː.trəl

carbon-neutral

カーボンニュートラル
Meaning
Having a balance between emitting carbon and absorbing carbon from the atmosphere; not adding to overall carbon emissions.
Example
The company aims to be carbon-neutral by 2030.
この会社は2030年までにカーボンニュートラルを達成することを目指しています。
B2 adjective, verb /ˈnoʊtɪd/

noted

著名
Meaning
well known or famous; written down or observed
Example
He is a noted author in the field of history.
彼は歴史分野で著名な作家です。
B2 adjective /ˈstʌnɪŋ/

stunning

驚くべき
Meaning
extremely impressive or attractive
Example
The view from the top of the mountain was absolutely stunning.
山の頂上からの景色は本当に驚くべきものでした。
B2 adverb /səˈpəʊzɪdli/

supposedly

いわゆる
Meaning
used to show that something is believed or claimed to be true, though it may not be
Example
He is supposedly the best player on the team.
彼はチームで一番うまい選手だと言われている。
B2 adjective ɪˈmɜː.sɪv

immersive

没入型
Meaning
Providing, involving, or characterized by deep absorption or immersion in something.
Example
Virtual reality creates an immersive learning environment.
仮想現実は没入型の学習環境を作り出します。
B2 noun /ˈnek.taɪ/

Necktie

ネクタイ
Meaning
a strip of cloth worn around the neck under a shirt collar and tied in front
Example
He adjusted his necktie before the important meeting.
彼は重要な会議の前にネクタイを調整した。
B2 noun ˌsɛlf.kənˈtrəʊl

self-control

自己制御
Meaning
The ability to control one's emotions, behavior, and desires in order to obtain some reward, or avoid some punishment, typically in the longer term.
Example
Self-control is important for maintaining a balanced life.
自己制御はバランスの取れた生活を維持するために重要です。
B2 verb dɪˈspætʃt

dispatched

派遣された
Meaning
To send off to a destination or for a purpose.
Example
A team was dispatched quickly.
チームは迅速に派遣されました。
B2 noun /ˈmɪd.deɪ/

Midday

正午
Meaning
The middle of the day; twelve o'clock in the daytime; noon
Example
The sun is brightest at midday when it's directly overhead.
太陽は正午に最も輝いており、真上にあります。
B2 noun /ˈɪn.flu.ən.sər/

Influencer

インフルエンサー, 商品を勧める人
Meaning
A person with the ability to influence potential buyers of a product or service by promoting or recommending the items on social media.
Example
Social media influencers shape consumer preferences.
ソーシャルメディアのインフルエンサーは消費者の好みを形作っています。
B2 verb /əˈstɒnɪʃ/

astonish

驚かせる
Meaning
to surprise someone greatly; to fill with sudden wonder or amazement
Example
The magician’s final trick astonished the entire audience.
そのマジシャンの最後のトリックは観客全員を驚かせた。
B2 verb /slæʃ/

slash

切る
Meaning
to cut with a sharp blade; to reduce drastically
Example
The company slashed prices to attract more customers.
会社はもっと多くの顧客を引き付けるために価格を引き下げました。
B2 noun rɪˈsɛʃ.ən

recession

景気後退
Meaning
A period of temporary economic decline during which trade and industrial activity are reduced.
Example
The country faced a severe recession due to the financial crisis.
その国は金融危機のため深刻な景気後退に直面した。
B2 adjective /ˈsɛntɪɡreɪd/

centigrade

摂氏度 (センチグレード)
Meaning
Relating to the Celsius temperature scale, where water freezes at 0° and boils at 100°.
Example
The weather forecast predicted 30 degrees centigrade.
天気予報では30度セントグレードと予測されました。
B2 noun /ˈriːteɪlər/

retailer

小売業者
Meaning
a person or business that sells goods to consumers rather than to other businesses
Example
The retailer offers discounts on electronic products.
小売業者は電子製品に割引を提供しています。