C1 noun /ˈkʌntrɪmən/

countryman

同国人

Meaning

a person from one's own country or rural area

Example

He was proud to meet a fellow countryman at the international conference.

彼は国際会議で同国人に会えて誇りに思った。

C1 adjective /ˈhɛlθfəl/

healthful

健康的な

Meaning

Promoting good health; beneficial to health.

Example

A healthful diet includes fresh fruits and vegetables.

健康的な食事には新鮮な果物と野菜が含まれています。

C1 adjective /ˈmænɪfoʊld/

Manifold

多様な

Meaning

many and of several different types; multiple; various

Example

The project has manifold benefits for the community.

このプロジェクトは地域社会に多様な利益をもたらす。

C1 adjective /ˈpleɪntɪv/

plaintive

悲しげな, 哀れな

Meaning

expressing sadness or sorrow

Example

He raised a plaintive cry for help.

彼は助けを求めて哀願するような叫びを上げた。

C1 noun /pɪˌdɛs.tri.ə.naɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/

pedestrianization

歩行者専用化

Meaning

Making areas pedestrian-friendly, closing any area to vehicle traffic and making it open only for pedestrians.

Example

The pedestrianization of city centers reduces pollution.

市中心部の歩行者専用化は、汚染を減らす。

C1 noun /ˈstɔːrhaʊs/

storehouse

倉庫

Meaning

A place where goods, supplies, or valuables are stored; a repository

Example

The warehouse acted as a storehouse for all the imported goods.

その倉庫はすべての輸入品のストアハウスとして機能していた。

C1 adjective /ˈsæv.i/

savvy

賢い, 熟練した

Meaning

Having practical knowledge and the ability to make good judgments.

Example

She is a tech-savvy entrepreneur.

彼女はテクノロジーに詳しい起業家です。

C1 verb /ˈmiː.di.eɪt/

mediate

調停する

Meaning

To act as an intermediary in bringing about agreement or reconciliation between parties.

Example

She was asked to mediate between the two companies.

彼女は二つの会社の間で調停するよう求められました。

C1 noun /ˌdɪsəˈluːʃən/

dissolution

解散

Meaning

the act of formally ending or breaking apart something, such as an organization or marriage

Example

The dissolution of the company was announced yesterday.

会社の解散は昨日発表されました。

C1 noun /ˌæn.ɪˈmɒs.ə.ti/

Animosity

敵意; 憎しみ

Meaning

strong hostility or dislike; active hatred or ill will

Example

There was clear animosity between the two rival teams.

二つのライバルチーム間には明確な敵意がありました。

C1 noun /ˈɑːnkɔːr/

encore

アンコール

Meaning

An additional performance demanded by an audience at the end of a show.

Example

The band returned to the stage for an encore.

バンドはアンコールのためにステージに戻った。

C1 noun /əbˈzɜːvəns/

observance

遵守

Meaning

The practice of following a custom, rule, or religious law.

Example

The festival is held in observance of a centuries-old tradition.

その祭りは、数世代にわたる伝統を遵守して行われます。

C1 /splɪnt/

splint

添木

Meaning

A rigid device used to support and immobilize a broken or injured body part.

Example

The doctor applied a splint to stabilize the patient's broken arm.

医者は患者の折れた腕を安定させるために添木を使いました。

C1 noun /ˈpɛsəl/

pestle

杵

Meaning

A heavy tool with a rounded end used for crushing or grinding substances in a mortar.

Example

She used a pestle to grind the spices.

彼女はスパイスを挽くために杵を使いました。

C1 noun /ˈʌndərˌwɜːrld/

underworld

アンダーワールド

Meaning

The criminal world of organized crime or the mythical world of the dead.

Example

The detective spent years studying the secrets of the underworld.

探偵はアンダーワールドの秘密を何年も研究していました。

C1 noun/adjective /ˈstɜː.lɪŋ/

sterling

英国通貨 / 優れた

Meaning

British money, especially pounds; of excellent quality.

Example

She was praised for her sterling work on the project.

プロジェクトでの優れた仕事が称賛されました。

C1 noun /ˈtræpɪŋz/

trappings

外見

Meaning

the outward signs, features, or objects associated with a role, event, or status

Example

The king appeared with all the trappings of royalty.

王はすべての王族の外見とともに現れました。

C1 verb /ˌriː.ɪˈstæblɪʃ/

reestablish

再建する

Meaning

to set up or restore something again after it has been disrupted

Example

The government worked hard to reestablish peace in the region.

政府は地域の平和を再建するために懸命に働きました。

C1 noun /ɪkˈstɔːr.ʃən/

extortion

恐喝

Meaning

the practice of obtaining something, especially money, through force or threats

Example

The businessman was arrested for extortion after threatening his partner.

そのビジネスマンは、パートナーを脅迫した後、恐喝で逮捕されました。

C1 noun ɪnˌɛv.ɪ.təˈbɪl.ɪ.ti

inevitability

避けられない運命

Meaning

The quality of being certain to happen and impossible to avoid or prevent.

Example

The inevitability of change is a part of life.

変化の避けられないことは人生の一部です。

C1 adjective tɪˈneɪ.ʃəs

tenacious

粘り強い

Meaning

Not readily letting go of, giving up, or separated from an object that one holds, a position, or a principle; persistent.

Example

Her tenacious spirit helped her overcome hardships.

彼女の粘り強い精神が困難を乗り越える助けとなった。

C1 adjective məˈθɒd.ɪ.kəl

methodical

方法的な

Meaning

Done according to a systematic or established procedure; orderly and systematic.

Example

His methodical research produced reliable results.

彼の方法的な研究は信頼できる結果を生み出した。

C1 adjective ˌɪdiəsɪnˈkrætɪk

idiosyncratic

奇妙で個人的な

Meaning

Relating to idiosyncrasy; peculiar or individual.

Example

His idiosyncratic behavior set him apart from his colleagues.

彼の独特な行動は彼を同僚たちから区別させた。

C1 noun ɪmˈpɛə(r)mənt

impairment

損傷、障害

Meaning

The state of being damaged or weakened; a disability or handicap.

Example

Hearing impairment can be caused by long-term exposure to loud noise.

聴力障害は長期間の大きな音への曝露によって引き起こされる可能性があります。

C1 noun, adjective, verb /səˈbɔːrdənət/ (noun/adjective), /səˈbɔːrdəˌneɪt/ (verb)

subordinate

部下

Meaning

lower in rank or position; to treat as less important

Example

He manages ten subordinates in his department.

彼は自分の部署で10人の部下を管理しています。

C1 noun /ˌsɛlf əˌfɜːˈmeɪʃən/

self-affirmation

自己肯定

Meaning

The practice of affirming one's own worthiness and value as an individual.

Example

Daily self-affirmation can boost your confidence.

日々の自己肯定は自信を高めることができます。

C1 adjective /ˌʌnfɔːrθˈkʌmɪŋ/

unforthcoming

協力的でない

Meaning

Not willing to talk or provide information; uncooperative.

Example

The witness was unforthcoming about what he had seen.

証人は見たことについて協力的でなかった。

C1 noun /əˈsɛnʃən/

ascension

昇進

Meaning

The act of rising or going up, often to an important position or a higher place.

Example

His rapid ascension in the company surprised everyone.

会社での彼の急速な昇進は、皆を驚かせた。

C1 verb /diːˈfɒrɪst/

deforest

Meaning

to clear an area of trees, usually on a large scale

Example

The region has been heavily deforested for agriculture.

C1 noun /ˈkɑːrkəs/

carcass

動物の死体

Meaning

the dead body of an animal, especially after being slaughtered

Example

Vultures fed on the carcass left in the field.

ハゲワシは野原に残された死体を食べていた。

C1 adjective /ˈpɛnsɪv/

pensive

物思いにふけった

Meaning

Engaged in deep or serious thought.

Example

She looked pensive as she stared out of the window.

彼女は窓の外を見ながら物思いにふけっているようだった。

C1 noun /ˈpoʊdiətrɪst/

podiatrist

足病医

Meaning

a doctor specializing in foot care

Example

I have an appointment with the podiatrist for my ankle pain.

足首の痛みのためにポディアトリストに予約があります。

C1 noun dɪˌzɝː.t̬ə.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən

desertification

砂漠化

Meaning

The process by which fertile land becomes desert, typically as a result of drought, deforestation, or inappropriate agriculture.

Example

Deforestation accelerates desertification.

森林伐採は砂漠化を加速させます。

C1 noun /haɪˈpɜːrbəli/

hyperbole

誇張法

Meaning

Exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally.

Example

Saying 'I’m so hungry I could eat a horse' is a classic example of hyperbole.

'私は馬を食べることができるほどお腹がすいている' は誇張法の典型的な例です。

C1 noun ˌsæn.ɪ.taɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

sanitization

衛生管理

Meaning

The process of cleaning and disinfecting to eliminate germs and bacteria.

Example

Regular sanitization keeps appliances germ-free.

定期的な衛生管理により、機器が無菌状態に保たれます。

C1 noun /mɪˈlɛniəm/

millennium

千年紀

Meaning

a period of one thousand years; often used to mark an anniversary

Example

The year 2000 was celebrated as the beginning of a new millennium.

2000年は新しい千年紀の始まりとして祝われました。

C1 adjective /ˈsʌmp.tʃu.əs/

sumptuous

豪華な

Meaning

Splendid and expensive-looking; luxurious.

Example

The guests were treated to a sumptuous banquet.

ゲストは豪華な晩餐にもてなされました。

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。

C1 noun /ˈoʊvərˌsiːər/

overseer

監督者

Meaning

a person who supervises work or workers; a manager

Example

The overseer made sure the workers followed safety rules.

監督者は、労働者が安全規則を守っていることを確認しました。

C1 noun /ʌnɪmˈpɔːrtəns/

unimportance

重要でなさ

Meaning

the state or quality of being insignificant or not important

Example

He dismissed the issue with a sense of unimportance.

彼はその問題を重要でないものとして無視した。

C1 adjective/verb /ˈwɒrəntɪd/

warranted

正当化された

Meaning

Justified or authorized under the circumstances.

Example

Her anger was warranted after the unfair treatment.

不公平な扱いの後、彼女の怒りは正当化されていました。

C1 verb /ˈviːtoʊ/

veto

拒否する

Meaning

to reject or forbid a decision, proposal, or law

Example

The president decided to veto the new bill.

大統領は新しい法案に対してヴェトーを決定しました。

C1 verb /spɜːr/

spur

促す / 奨励する

Meaning

To encourage or motivate someone to take action.

Example

The teacher's praise spurred him to study harder.

教師の賞賛は彼にもっと一生懸命勉強するように促した。

C1 noun /ˈsɑːɡə/

saga

長い物語

Meaning

A long story of heroic achievement, or a long, complex series of events.

Example

The company's rise and fall became a corporate saga.

会社の興隆と衰退は企業のサガとなった。

C1 noun /əˈkuːstɪks/

acoustics

音響学

Meaning

the science of sound, or the properties of a space that affect how sound is heard

Example

The hall’s excellent acoustics made the orchestra sound rich and clear.

ホールの優れた音響学により、オーケストラの音が豊かで明確に聞こえました。

C1 noun /ˈdæɡ.ər/

Dagger

短剣

Meaning

a short knife with a pointed blade used as a weapon

Example

The ancient warrior carried a silver dagger.

古代の戦士は銀の短剣を携えていた。

C1 adjective /ˈwaɪəri/

wiry

細くて強く、丈夫な

Meaning

Lean, tough, and strong, often with sinewy muscles.

Example

The wiry athlete moved with remarkable speed and agility.

その細いアスリートは驚くべき速度と敏捷性で動いた。

C1 noun /mɪsˈɡɪv.ɪŋ/

Misgiving

疑念; 不安; 不確実

Meaning

A feeling of doubt or apprehension about the outcome or consequences of something

Example

She had serious misgivings about accepting the job offer.

彼女は仕事のオファーを受け入れることに対して重大な疑念を抱いていました。

C1 noun /ˈɪnˌmeɪt/

inmate

囚人

Meaning

a person confined to an institution such as a prison or hospital

Example

The prison has over a thousand inmates.

刑務所には千人以上の囚人がいます。

C1 adjective /ˈkɜːrsəri/

cursory

ざっとした

Meaning

Hasty and therefore not thorough or detailed.

Example

He gave the report only a cursory glance before the meeting.

彼は会議の前に報告書をざっと見た。

C1 noun/verb /rɪˈpriːz/

reprise

繰り返し

Meaning

A repetition or return to an earlier theme, role, or action.

Example

The actor reprised his role in the sequel.

俳優は続編で自分の役を再演しました。

C1 adjective /ɪˈmjuː.tə.bəl/

immutable

不変の

Meaning

Unchangeable, permanent, or fixed

Example

The laws of physics are considered immutable.

物理法則は不変と見なされます。

C1 adjective /pəˈrɛniəl/

perennial

永続的

Meaning

lasting or existing for a long time, or recurring continually

Example

Climate change is a perennial concern for scientists.

気候変動は科学者にとって永続的な関心事です。

C1 noun /ˈdɛljuːdʒ/

deluge

洪水

Meaning

A severe flood; an overwhelming quantity of something.

Example

The town was hit by a deluge of rain in just a few hours.

その町は数時間で豪雨の洪水に襲われました。

C1 verb /aʊtˈwɪt/

outwit

巧妙に出し抜く

Meaning

to defeat or gain an advantage over someone by being more clever or cunning

Example

The fox managed to outwit the hunters.

キツネは猟師たちを出し抜くことができました。

C1 noun /lɪˈɡæl.ə.ti/

Legality

合法性

Meaning

the quality or state of being legal; accordance with the law

Example

The lawyer questioned the legality of the contract.

弁護士は契約の合法性について疑問を呈しました。

C1 noun /ˈprəʊ.lɒɡ/

prologue

序章

Meaning

an introduction to a book, play, or event

Example

The novel begins with a short prologue set in the past.

その小説は、過去に設定された短いプロローグで始まります。

C1 verb /ɪmˈboʊl.dən/

embolden

勇気づける

Meaning

To give someone the courage or confidence to do something.

Example

The coach's words emboldened the team to play aggressively.

コーチの言葉はチームを積極的にプレーするように勇気づけました。

C1 noun ˈæ.sɛt ˌæl.əˈkeɪ.ʃən

asset allocation

資産配分

Meaning

An investment strategy that aims to balance risk and reward by apportioning a portfolio's assets according to an individual's goals, risk tolerance, and investment horizon.

Example

Proper asset allocation is key to financial growth.

正しい資産配分は、金融成長の鍵です。

C1 adjective /ˌɪn.səˈbɔːr.dɪ.nət/

insubordinate

命令不服従

Meaning

Defiant of authority; disobedient to orders.

Example

The insubordinate employee refused to follow the manager's instructions.

命令不服従の従業員は、マネージャーの指示に従うことを拒否した。

C1 verb /ˈskævɪndʒ/

scavenge

ゴミの中から探す

Meaning

to search through waste or discarded material to find useful items

Example

The children scavenged for food in the garbage dump.

子供たちはゴミ捨て場で食べ物を探していました。

C1 noun /ˈiːɡoʊɪst/

egoist

エゴイスト

Meaning

A person who is excessively concerned with themselves; someone who believes in or practices egoism.

Example

She avoided him because he was a selfish egoist.

彼女は彼を避けていた、なぜなら彼は利己的なエゴイストだったから。

C1 noun /ˌzɛnəˈfoʊbiə/

xenophobia

外国人恐怖症

Meaning

fear or hatred of foreigners, people from different cultures, or strangers

Example

Xenophobia can lead to discrimination and social division.

ゼノフォビアは差別や社会的分裂を引き起こす可能性があります。

C1 adjective /ˈhær.oʊ.ɪŋ/

harrowing

恐ろしいと苦しみを伴う

Meaning

extremely distressing or upsetting

Example

It was a harrowing experience to witness the accident.

事故を目撃することは恐ろしい経験だった。

C1 verb /ɪˈroʊd/

erode

浸食

Meaning

to gradually wear away or destroy by natural forces such as water, wind, or chemical action

Example

The coastline has begun to erode due to constant waves.

海岸線は継続的な波のために浸食し始めた。

C1 adjective /ˈvɛnəˌreɪtɪd/

venerated

尊敬される

Meaning

respected and admired deeply

Example

The venerated professor was honored with an award.

その尊敬される教授は賞を授与されました。

C1 adjective /ˈsaʊnd.pruːf/

Sound-proof

防音; 音の出入りを防ぐ

Meaning

impervious to sound; preventing sound from entering or leaving

Example

The recording studio has sound-proof walls.

レコーディングスタジオには防音壁があります。

C1 adjective /ˈspraɪtli/

sprightly

活発な

Meaning

full of energy and life; lively

Example

The sprightly old man danced with joy at the wedding.

活発な老紳士は結婚式で喜びながら踊った。

C1 verb /diːˈhaɪdreɪt/

dehydrate

Meaning

to remove water from something; to lose water or body fluids

Example

Running in the heat can quickly dehydrate you.

C1 adjective /bəˈroʊk/

baroque

バロック様式

Meaning

relating to a highly ornate and extravagant style of art, architecture, or music from the 17th and early 18th centuries; excessively elaborate or complex

Example

The church was decorated in a baroque style with intricate details.

教会はバロック様式で複雑な詳細で飾られていました。

C1 verb /rɪˈpʌls/

repulse

撃退する / 嫌悪感を引き起こす

Meaning

to drive back an attack or attacker by force; to cause intense dislike or disgust

Example

The army managed to repulse the enemy attack.

軍隊は敵の攻撃を撃退することに成功した。

C1 verb, noun /mɛʃ/

mesh

メッシュ, 絡ませる

Meaning

To fit or work together properly; or a material made of interlaced threads.

Example

The two gears mesh perfectly to keep the machine running smoothly.

二つの歯車が完璧に噛み合って、機械がスムーズに動く。

C1 noun /ˈlɔː.meɪ.kər/

Lawmaker

立法者

Meaning

a person who writes and passes laws, especially a member of a legislative body

Example

The lawmakers voted on the new education bill.

立法者たちは新しい教育法案に投票しました。

C1 verb /ˈɡræpəl/

grapple

格闘する, 取り組む

Meaning

to struggle or wrestle with something, often a problem or opponent

Example

The company is grappling with financial difficulties.

その会社は財務問題に取り組んでいます。

C1 noun /ˈtriːkəl/

treacle

濃厚で甘いシロップ

Meaning

A thick, sweet syrup; excessively sentimental speech or writing.

Example

She poured treacle over the pancakes.

彼女はパンケーキにシロップをかけた。

C1 verb /əˈpɛnd/

append

追加する

Meaning

to add something as an attachment or supplement, usually at the end of a document or list

Example

She decided to append a note to the end of the report.

彼女は報告書の最後にメモを追加することに決めました。

C1 noun /ˌdɛməˈlɪʃən/

demolition

解体

Meaning

the act or process of destroying a building or structure

Example

The demolition of the old factory took several weeks.

古い工場の解体には数週間かかりました。

C1 adjective /ˈbrɪslɪŋ/

bristling

逆立ちした; エネルギーに満ちた

Meaning

full of energy, anger, or excitement; showing bristles standing up

Example

He entered the room bristling with confidence.

彼は自信満々で部屋に入った。

C1 verb /ˈbruːtəlaɪz/

brutalize

残虐に扱う

Meaning

to treat someone with extreme violence or cruelty; to make something harsh or cruel

Example

The regime was accused of brutalizing innocent civilians.

その政権は無実の民間人を残虐に扱ったとして非難された。

C1 adjective /ˈpæs.ə.bəl/

passable

受け入れ可能

Meaning

good enough to be accepted, though not excellent

Example

The road is barely passable after the storm.

嵐の後、道はかろうじて通行可能です。

C1 verb /ˈkrɒs.briːd/

crossbreed

交配

Meaning

to produce an animal or plant by mating two different breeds, varieties, or species

Example

Farmers crossbreed cows to improve milk production.

農家は牛の乳生産を向上させるために交配します。

C1 adjective ˈkɒn.təm.plə.tɪv

contemplative

思索的または瞑想的

Meaning

Expressing or involving prolonged thought; meditative and reflective.

Example

He spent a contemplative evening reflecting on his decisions.

彼は自分の決断を振り返りながら、思索的な夕べを過ごしました。

C1 noun /ɑːrˈmɑːdə/

armada

戦艦艦隊

Meaning

A large fleet of warships.

Example

The Spanish Armada sailed against England in 1588.

スペインのアルマダは1588年にイギリスに対して出航した。

C1 noun /ˈmɒn.ə.stər.i/

Monastery

修道院; アシュラム

Meaning

a building or group of buildings where monks live and worship

Example

The ancient monastery was built on a hilltop.

古代の修道院は丘の頂上に建てられました。

C1 noun /bɪˈriːvmənt/

bereavement

Meaning

The state of having lost a loved one through death.

Example

She received many letters of sympathy during her time of bereavement.

C1 adjective /ˌhoʊlˈhɑːrtɪd/

wholehearted

全力で

Meaning

showing complete sincerity and commitment; fully enthusiastic

Example

She gave her wholehearted support to the project.

彼女はそのプロジェクトに全力でサポートを与えた。

C1 adjective /əˈdɒptɪv/

adoptive

養子の

Meaning

relating to the adoption of a child or the act of taking something as one’s own

Example

She grew up in a loving adoptive family.

彼女は愛情深い養子の家族で育った。

C1 noun /ɪˈmɜː.ʃən/

immersion

没入

Meaning

Complete engagement in an environment or experience.

Example

Immersion in VR games makes users feel like they are inside the virtual world.

VRゲームへの没入は、ユーザーが仮想世界にいるように感じさせます。

C1 noun /læʃ/

Lash

まつげ; 鞭打ち

Meaning

an eyelash; a sharp blow with a whip or rope; to strike forcefully

Example

She carefully applied mascara to make her lashes look longer and darker.

彼女は慎重にマスカラを塗って、自分のまつげを長く、濃く見せようとしました。

C1 noun /ɪmˈpɒs.tər/

Impostor

詐欺師; 偽者

Meaning

a person who pretends to be someone else in order to deceive others; a fraud

Example

The impostor convinced everyone he was a doctor until his fake credentials were discovered.

詐欺師は医者だとみんなを納得させましたが、彼の偽の資格が発覚するまでそれが続きました。

C1 noun /ˈtriːzən/

Treason

裏切り罪

Meaning

the crime of betraying one's country, especially by attempting to kill or overthrow the sovereign or government

Example

He was accused of treason against the state.

彼は国家に対する反逆罪で告発されました。

C1 adjective /prəˈmɪskjuəs/

promiscuous

放蕩

Meaning

Having or showing a casual and unselective approach, often used to describe indiscriminate sexual relationships.

Example

The novel depicts a character with a promiscuous lifestyle.

その小説は、放蕩的なライフスタイルを持つキャラクターを描いています。

C1 adjective /oʊˈvɜːrt/

overt

公然

Meaning

Done or shown openly; not hidden or secret.

Example

There was an overt display of hostility between the rivals.

ライバルの間に公然とした敵意の表れがあった。

C1 noun /ˈpoʊl.stɑːr/

Polestar

北極星

Meaning

a bright star that appears to stay in the same position in the sky and is used for navigation

Example

Sailors used the polestar to navigate across the ocean.

船乗りはポールスターを使って海を渡った。

C1 adjective /dɪsˈpæʃənət/

dispassionate

冷静な

Meaning

not influenced by strong emotion; impartial

Example

The judge remained dispassionate throughout the trial.

裁判官は裁判全体を通して冷静さを保ちました。

C1 verb /splaɪs/

splice

接続する

Meaning

to join two pieces of rope, film, or other material by weaving or attaching them together

Example

The technician spliced the two wires to restore the connection.

技術者は2本のワイヤーを接続して接続を回復しました。

C1 noun /ˈziːnɪθ/

zenith

頂点

Meaning

The time at which something is most powerful or successful; the highest point.

Example

Her career reached its zenith in the late 1990s.

彼女のキャリアは1990年代後半に頂点に達した。

C1 noun /ˈlɔːriət/

laureate

受賞者

Meaning

A person honored with an award for outstanding achievement in a field, especially the arts or sciences.

Example

The Nobel laureate gave an inspiring lecture on peace.

ノーベル賞受賞者は平和について感動的な講演を行いました。

C1 adjective /rɪˈvenʒ.fəl/

Revengeful

復讐心に燃える

Meaning

seeking or desiring revenge; vindictive

Example

He became revengeful after being betrayed by his friend.

彼は友達に裏切られた後、復讐心に燃えるようになった。

C1 verb /ˈwɪð.ər/

wither

枯れる

Meaning

to dry up and die, typically used for plants

Example

The flowers will wither without enough water.

花は十分な水がないと枯れてしまう。

C1 noun /ˌdʒʊə.rɪsˈdɪk.ʃən/

Jurisdiction

管轄

Meaning

the official power to make legal decisions and judgments; the extent of this power

Example

This case falls under the jurisdiction of the federal court.

このケースは連邦裁判所の管轄下にあります。

C1 noun /ˌprəʊˈæk.tɪv ˈliː.də.ʃɪp/

proactive leadership

プロアクティブリーダーシップ

Meaning

Leadership that takes initiative and anticipates problems before they occur, rather than reacting to events.

Example

Proactive leadership ensures timely decisions.

プロアクティブリーダーシップは適時の意思決定を保証します。

C1 verb /ˈnʌlɪfaɪ/

nullify

無効にする

Meaning

to make something legally invalid or ineffective

Example

The court decided to nullify the contract.

裁判所は契約を無効にすることを決定しました。

C1 noun /ˌæɡ.rəˈveɪ.ʃən/

aggravation

悪化, 増悪

Meaning

The act of making a situation worse or the state of being worsened.

Example

The delay caused great aggravation for the passengers.

遅延は乗客に大きな不快感を引き起こしました。

C1 adjective + noun njuˈtrɪʃəs krɒps

nutritious crops

栄養豊富な作物

Meaning

Plants or vegetables that are rich in nutrients and beneficial for health

Example

Winter vegetables are considered nutritious crops.

冬の野菜は栄養価の高い作物と見なされています。

C1 adjective /ɔːˈstɪə/

austere

厳格、簡素

Meaning

Severe or strict in manner, attitude, or appearance; plain and simple.

Example

The monk lived an austere life in the mountains.

修道士は山中で厳格な生活を送った。

C1 adjective /ɪnˈedəbəl/

Inedible

食べられない

Meaning

not suitable or safe for eating; not edible

Example

The mushrooms were poisonous and completely inedible.

そのキノコは毒性があり、完全に食べられないものでした。

C1 verb /ˌriːəˈdʒʌst/

readjust

再調整

Meaning

To change or move something again in order to achieve a better fit, condition, or balance.

Example

He readjusted the chair to make it more comfortable.

彼は椅子をもっと快適にするために再調整しました。

C1 adjective /bræʃ/

brash

図々しい

Meaning

self-assertive in a rude, noisy, or overconfident way

Example

His brash comments offended many people at the meeting.

彼の図々しいコメントは会議で多くの人々を怒らせました。

C1 adjective /ˈkæni/

canny

抜け目のない

Meaning

Having good judgment, especially in business or practical matters; shrewd.

Example

She made a canny investment in real estate.

彼女は不動産で抜け目のない投資をしました。

C1 noun /ʃæk/

Shack

小屋

Meaning

a small, crudely built dwelling; a poorly constructed building

Example

The fisherman lived in a small shack near the beach.

漁師は海岸近くの小さな小屋に住んでいました。

C1 noun /dɪˈfen.dənt/

Defendant

被告

Meaning

an individual, company, or institution sued or accused in a court of law

Example

The defendant pleaded not guilty to all charges brought against him.

被告は、彼に対するすべての告発に対して無罪を主張しました。

C1 noun /suˈpriː.mə.si/

Supremacy

至高性; 最高の権威または力

Meaning

the state of being supreme; highest authority or power

Example

The country established naval supremacy in the region.

その国は地域で海軍の至高性を確立しました。

C1 noun /rɪˈbʌtəl/

rebuttal

反論

Meaning

a statement or argument made to oppose or disprove another

Example

Her rebuttal was clear and convincing.

彼女の反論は明確で説得力がありました。

C1 noun /ˈtem.pɪst/

Tempest

嵐

Meaning

a violent storm with strong winds; a state of great disturbance or tumult

Example

The sailors struggled to navigate through the fierce tempest.

船員たちは激しい嵐を乗り越えようと戦った。

C1 adjective /ˈsɜːrli/

surly

不機嫌な

Meaning

bad-tempered and unfriendly

Example

The waiter gave us a surly look when we asked for more water.

水をもっと頼んだとき、ウェイターは不機嫌な顔をしました。

C1 noun/verb ˈfɒr.ɪdʒ

forage

飼料、食べ物を探す

Meaning

Food for horses and cattle, especially dried hay or feed; to search for food.

Example

Animals forage for food during the winter months.

動物たちは冬の間に食べ物を探します。

C1 noun /ɔːˈtɒmətən/

automaton

自動機械

Meaning

A machine that works automatically; also refers to a person who behaves like a machine, without thinking.

Example

He worked like an automaton, without showing any emotion.

彼は感情を見せずにオートマトンのように働いていました。

C1 verb /ɪnˈfɛst/

infest

侵入する

Meaning

to overrun in large numbers, especially so as to cause damage or discomfort

Example

The old house was infested with rats.

古い家はネズミで侵されていました。

C1 adjective ˈskruː.pjʊ.ləs

scrupulous

慎重

Meaning

Diligent, thorough, and extremely attentive to details; having moral integrity; acting in strict regard for what is considered right or proper.

Example

He is known for being scrupulous in his work.

彼は仕事において慎重であることで知られています。

C1 verb, noun /ˈmʌstər/

muster

集める / 勇気を出す

Meaning

to gather people, especially soldiers; to summon courage or strength

Example

He mustered enough courage to face the challenge.

彼は挑戦に立ち向かうために十分な勇気を集めました。