B2 adjective /ˈkɜːrtiəs/

courteous

礼儀正しい

Meaning

polite, respectful, or considerate in manner

Example

The staff at the hotel were very courteous to all guests.

ホテルのスタッフはすべてのゲストに非常に礼儀正しく接しました。

B2 adverb /ˈtʃiːfli/

chiefly

主に

Meaning

mainly; primarily

Example

The festival is celebrated chiefly by young people.

その祭りは主に若者たちによって祝われます。

B2 noun ˈkrɪt.ɪ.kəl ˈθɪŋ.kɪŋ

critical thinking

批判的思考

Meaning

The objective analysis and evaluation of an issue in order to form a judgment.

Example

Critical thinking helps in making informed decisions.

批判的思考は情報に基づいた意思決定に役立ちます。

B2 noun /ˈkɒl.ər/

Collar

カラー

Meaning

a band of material around the neck; in jewelry context, a close-fitting necklace

Example

She wore an elegant pearl collar to the formal dinner.

彼女は正式なディナーでエレガントな真珠のカラーを着けていた。

B2 noun /ˈkjuː.bɪ.kəl/

cubicle

仕切られたスペース

Meaning

A small partitioned-off area of a room, typically in an office.

Example

She works in a cubicle with three other colleagues.

彼女は他の3人の同僚と一緒に仕切られたスペースで働いています。

B2 noun /ˌkɒn.tɪˈnjuː.ɪ.ti/

continuity

継続性

Meaning

the state of being continuous or connected; consistency over time

Example

Maintaining continuity in leadership is essential for organizational stability.

リーダーシップにおける継続性の維持は、組織の安定性にとって不可欠です。

B2 noun /kəˈlɛktər/

collector

Meaning

a person who collects things as a hobby or job

Example

He is a stamp collector with thousands of rare items.

B2 noun /kəˈkeɪn/

cocaine

コカイン (麻薬)

Meaning

a powerful and addictive illegal drug made from coca leaves

Example

He was arrested for possessing cocaine.

彼はコカイン所持で逮捕されました。

B2 noun /ˌkɒnsərˈveɪʃən ˈmuːvmənt/

Conservation Movement

保護運動

Meaning

A political, environmental, and social movement that seeks to protect natural resources including plant and animal species as well as their habitat for the future.

Example

The conservation movement began in the 19th century to protect wildlife.

保護運動は19世紀に野生動物を保護するために始まりました。

B2 noun ˈkɔːʃən

caution

注意

Meaning

Care taken to avoid danger or mistakes; a warning or piece of advice.

Example

Researchers issued a caution regarding unsustainable fishing.

研究者たちは持続不可能な漁業について警告を出しました。

B2 noun /kɒd fɪʃ/

Cod fish

タラ

Meaning

A large marine fish with white flesh, commonly used for food

Example

The fisherman caught a large cod fish in the North Atlantic.

漁師は北大西洋で大きなタラを捕まえた。

B2 noun /ˈkʌm.pəs/

Compass

コンパス

Meaning

an instrument for finding direction with a magnetic needle pointing to magnetic north

Example

The hiker used a compass to find the right direction.

ハイカーは正しい方向を見つけるためにコンパスを使った。

B2 noun /ˈkæp.sɪ.kəm/

Capsicum

ピーマン

Meaning

sweet pepper; bell pepper; colorful vegetable used in cooking

Example

Add red and green capsicum to make the dish colorful and nutritious.

赤と緑のピーマンを加えて、料理を色鮮やかで栄養満点にしましょう。

B2 adjective /ˈkræŋki/

cranky

機嫌が悪い

Meaning

bad-tempered, easily annoyed, or irritable

Example

The child gets cranky when he is hungry.

その子供はお腹が空くと機嫌が悪くなります。

B2 noun /kənˈvɛn.ʃən.əl ˈfɑːr.mɪŋ/

conventional farming

従来型農業

Meaning

Traditional farming method using synthetic fertilizers, pesticides, and modern technology.

Example

Conventional farming increases crop production using fertilizers.

従来型農業は肥料を使って作物の生産を増加させる。

B2 noun ক্লাইম্যাটিক কন্ডিশন্স

climatic conditions

気候条件

Meaning

The atmospheric or weather patterns of a particular region.

Example

Specific climatic conditions are required for snowfall.

雪が降るためには特定の気候条件が必要です。

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 /ˈkæʒ.u.əl.ti/

Casualty

犠牲者; 負傷者; 損失

Meaning

a person killed or injured in a war or accident; a victim of circumstances

Example

The hospital treated many casualties from the car accident.

病院は車の事故からの多くの負傷者を治療しました。

B2 noun /ˈkʌt.lət/

Cutlet

カツレツ

Meaning

a small piece of meat, especially veal or lamb, for frying or grilling

Example

She served delicious chicken cutlets for dinner.

彼女は夕食に美味しいチキンカツレツを出しました。

B2 noun /kʌlt/

cult

カルト

Meaning

a system of religious veneration and devotion directed toward a particular figure or object

Example

The cult followed their leader with great devotion.

カルトは彼らの指導者に大きな献身をもって従った。

B2 adjective /kəmˈpækt/

Compact

コンパクト; 小さくて効率的にデザインされた

Meaning

closely and neatly packed together; small and efficiently designed

Example

She bought a compact car that fits easily in small parking spaces.

彼女は小さな駐車スペースにも簡単に収まるコンパクトカーを買った。

B2 noun /ˈsɜːr.tən.ti/

Certainty

確実性

Meaning

firm conviction that something is the case; the quality of being reliably true

Example

We can say with certainty that the project will be completed on time.

私たちは確実にそのプロジェクトが時間通りに完了することを言えます。

B2 verb /kənˈvɜːs/

converse

会話する

Meaning

to have a conversation; to talk together

Example

They conversed about literature for hours.

彼らは何時間も文学について話し合った。

B2 noun /ˌkɒndɛnˈseɪʃən/

condensation

凝縮

Meaning

The process of water vapor changing into liquid; also, the act of making something more concise.

Example

Condensation formed on the windows during the cold night.

寒い夜に窓に凝縮ができた。

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 noun, verb /kjuːb/

cube

立方体

Meaning

As a noun: a solid object with six equal square faces. As a verb: to cut food into small square pieces.

Example

She put a sugar cube in her tea.

彼女はお茶に砂糖のキューブを入れました。

B2 adjective /kənˈvɪnsɪŋ/

Convincing

説得力のある; 信頼できる; 説得力のある; 誰かに何かを信じさせることができる

Meaning

believable; credible; persuasive; able to make someone believe something

Example

His convincing argument won over the entire jury.

彼の説得力のある議論は全陪審員を納得させました。

B2 noun /tʃʌŋk/

chunk

塊 / 断片

Meaning

a thick or solid piece of something

Example

She cut the cake into large chunks.

彼女はケーキを大きな塊に切った。

B2 noun /ˈklaɪ.mæks/

Climax

クライマックス

Meaning

the most intense, exciting, or important point of something; the highest or most intense point in a process

Example

The movie reached its climax during the final battle scene.

映画は最後の戦闘シーンでクライマックスに達しました。

B2 adjective ˌkæt.əˈstrɑː.fɪk

catastrophic

破壊的, 壊滅的

Meaning

Involving or causing sudden great damage or suffering.

Example

Climate change has catastrophic consequences.

気候変動は破滅的な影響を及ぼします。

B2 noun /ˈsel.ər.i/

Celery

セロリ

Meaning

a green vegetable with long crisp stems that can be eaten raw or cooked

Example

I added chopped celery to the soup for extra flavor.

私はスープにセロリを加えて、さらに風味を増しました。

B2 noun /ˌkoʊəˈlɪʃən/

coalition

連立

Meaning

a temporary alliance of distinct parties, persons, or states for joint action

Example

Several parties formed a coalition to pass the new law.

いくつかの政党が新しい法律を通すために連立を組んだ。

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 adverb /ˈkrɪtɪkli/

critically

重大に

Meaning

in a way that expresses disapproval or a very serious, important way

Example

He was critically injured in the accident.

彼は事故で重傷を負った。

B2 noun /ˈkruː.əl.ti/

Cruelty

残酷; 非人道的な扱い; 苦痛を引き起こす行動

Meaning

behavior that causes pain or suffering to others; the quality of being cruel

Example

The documentary exposed the cruelty of factory farming to animals.

ドキュメンタリーは、工場式農業が動物に対して行う残酷さを暴露した。

B2 noun /ˌkɑː.bəʊˈhaɪ.dreɪts/

carbohydrates

炭水化物

Meaning

Organic compounds consisting of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen, serving as a primary source of energy for the body.

Example

Whole grains are a great source of healthy carbohydrates.

全粒穀物は健康的なカーボハイドレートの素晴らしい源です。

B2 noun /ˈkɒmpɪtəns/

competence

能力

Meaning

the ability to do something successfully or efficiently

Example

Her competence as a manager impressed the board.

マネージャーとしての彼女の能力は、取締役会に感銘を与えました。

B2 verb /kənˈfaɪd/

confide

Meaning

To tell someone about a secret or private matter while trusting them not to repeat it.

Example

He confided his worries to his best friend.

B2 noun /ˈkæt fɪʃ/

Cat fish

ナマズ

Meaning

a freshwater fish with whisker-like barbels around the mouth, commonly found in ponds and rivers

Example

Catfish is often fried and served with rice in Bengali cuisine.

ナマズはしばしば揚げられ、ベンガル料理ではご飯と一緒に出されます。

B2 verb /kɜːrb/

curb

抑制する / 制御する

Meaning

to restrain, control, or limit something

Example

The government took steps to curb inflation.

政府はインフレを抑制するために措置を取った。

B2 verb /kəˈmɛnd/

commend

称賛する

Meaning

to praise formally or officially

Example

The teacher commended the students for their hard work.

先生は生徒たちの努力を称賛しました。

B2 verb /ˈkɒntəmpleɪt/

contemplate

Meaning

to think deeply and carefully about something; to consider thoughtfully

Example

She sat quietly to contemplate her future plans.

B2 adjective /ˈkjuːbən/

cuban

キューバの

Meaning

relating to Cuba, its people, or its culture

Example

We enjoyed delicious Cuban coffee at the café.

私たちはカフェでおいしいキューバのコーヒーを楽しみました。

B2 noun /ˈtʃɪk piː/

Chick pea

ひよこ豆

Meaning

round beige legume; protein-rich pulse used in various dishes

Example

Soak the chick peas overnight before cooking them for better digestion.

ひよこ豆を一晩水に浸してから調理すると、消化が良くなります。

B2 noun ˌkætəˈstrɒfɪk ɪˈvents

catastrophic events

壊滅的な出来事

Meaning

Extremely destructive or damaging events that cause widespread devastation.

Example

Cyclones are catastrophic events in Bangladesh.

サイクロンはバングラデシュで壊滅的な出来事です。

B2 noun /sərˈkʌmfərəns/

circumference

円周

Meaning

the distance around the edge of a circle

Example

The teacher asked us to calculate the circumference of the circle.

先生は私たちに円周の長さを計算するように頼みました。

B2 noun /kəmˈpliːʃən/

completion

完了

Meaning

the action or process of finishing something

Example

The completion of the project will take another few weeks.

プロジェクトの完了にはさらに数週間かかります。

B2 noun /kraɪst/

christ

キリスト

Meaning

the title given to Jesus, considered the Messiah in Christianity

Example

Christ is central to Christian faith.

キリストはキリスト教信仰の中心です。

B2 noun /ˈkɒmənˌtɛri/

commentary

Meaning

An expression of opinions or explanations about an event, situation, or text.

Example

The professor's commentary on the novel was insightful.

教授の小説に対するコメントは洞察に満ちていました。

B2 noun /klɔː/

Claw

爪

Meaning

sharp curved nail on the foot of an animal or bird

Example

The cat extended its sharp claws to climb the tree.

猫は木に登るために鋭い爪を伸ばした。

B2 verb /kənˈstreɪn/

constrain

制限する

Meaning

to limit or restrict someone or something; to force or compel

Example

The new regulations constrain businesses from polluting the environment.

新しい規制は企業が環境を汚染するのを制限しています。

B2 noun/verb /ˈtʃɑːrtər/

charter

チャーター / レンタル

Meaning

a written document granting rights or privileges; to hire a vehicle or vessel for temporary use

Example

The company decided to charter a bus for the trip.

その会社は旅行のためにバスをチャーターすることに決めました。

B2 noun ˈkærɪktər dɪˈvɛləpmənt

character development

キャラクターの成長

Meaning

The process of creating a believable character in fiction by giving the character depth and personality.

Example

The character development of Sydney Carton is profound.

シドニー・カートンのキャラクターの成長は深い。

B2 noun /kəmˈpɑːrt.mənt/

Compartment

車両

Meaning

a separate section or division of a larger space, especially in a train

Example

We found seats in the first-class compartment.

私たちはファーストクラスの車両で席を見つけました。

B2 noun /kənˈkʌʃən/

concussion

脳震盪

Meaning

A temporary unconsciousness or shock caused by a blow to the head.

Example

He suffered a concussion after falling from the bike.

彼は自転車から落ちた後、脳震盪を受けました。

B2 noun /ˌkɔr.əˈspɑn.dəns/

Correspondence

通信; 類似または同等; 手紙の交換によるコミュニケーション

Meaning

letters sent or received; similarity or equivalence; communication by exchange of letters

Example

The historical correspondence between the two famous writers was recently published.

二人の有名な作家の間の歴史的な通信は最近発表されました。

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。

B2 verb /ˈklæsɪfaɪ/

classify

Meaning

to arrange or organize into categories or groups

Example

The librarian classified the books by subject.

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 noun /ˈkɑn.trəˌvɜr.si/

Controversy

論争; 意見の対立

Meaning

prolonged public disagreement or heated discussion; a dispute or argument involving opposing viewpoints

Example

The new policy sparked a major controversy among the citizens.

新しい政策は市民の間で大きな論争を引き起こしました。

B2 noun kənˈtrækʃən

contraction

収縮

Meaning

The process of becoming smaller; a decrease in size or quantity.

Example

The economic contraction resulted in a rise in unemployment.

経済の収縮は失業率の上昇を招いた。

B2 verb /koʊp/

cope

対処する

Meaning

to deal effectively with something difficult

Example

She had to cope with a lot of pressure at work.

彼女は仕事で大きなプレッシャーに対処しなければなりませんでした。

B2 noun /ˈkæs.ər.oʊl bɑːks/

Casserole box

キャセロールボックス

Meaning

a covered dish used for cooking and serving food, especially baked dishes

Example

The casserole box kept the food warm during the dinner party.

キャセロールボックスはディナーパーティーの間、食べ物を温かく保ちました。

B2 noun /krɪˈeɪtə/

creator

創造者

Meaning

a person who brings something into existence

Example

He is the creator of many successful startups.

彼は多くの成功したスタートアップのクリエイターです。

B2 adjective /ˈsɛl.əˌbreɪ.tɪd/

celebrated

有名な

Meaning

Widely known and praised; famous for an achievement.

Example

He is a celebrated author in the field of literature.

彼は文学の分野で著名な作家です。

B2 adjective /kəʊˈɒpərətɪv/

cooperative

協力的

Meaning

willing to work or act together with others for a common purpose

Example

She was very cooperative during the interview process.

彼女は面接の過程で非常に協力的でした。

B2 verb /ˈtʃɛrɪʃ/

cherish

大切にする

Meaning

To hold something dear, to love and protect, or to keep a hope or memory alive.

Example

She cherishes the memories of her childhood home.

彼女は子供の頃の家の思い出を大切にしています。

B2 adjective /kənˈsɪd.ər.ɪt/

Considerate

思いやりのある; 配慮深い

Meaning

showing careful thought about the feelings or wishes of others; thoughtful

Example

He is always considerate of others' feelings.

彼はいつも他人の感情に配慮しています。

B2 noun /ˌklærɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

clarification

明確化

Meaning

The action of making a statement or situation less confused and more clearly comprehensible.

Example

The manager requested clarification on the project details.

マネージャーはプロジェクトの詳細に関する明確化を求めました。

B2 noun /ˈkoʊ.brə/

Cobra

コブラ

Meaning

a venomous snake with a hood that can be spread when threatened

Example

The cobra raised its hood and hissed at the intruder.

コブラはフードを上げ、侵入者にシューっと音を立てました。

B2 verb /kɑːrv/

carve

Meaning

To cut or shape something, especially wood or stone, into a desired form.

Example

The artist carved a beautiful statue out of marble.

B2 verb /kəmˈpraɪz/

comprise

構成する

Meaning

To consist of or be made up of something.

Example

The committee comprises five members.

委員会は五人のメンバーで構成されています。

B2 noun /ˈtʃɒp.ər/

Chopper

斧

Meaning

a tool with a heavy blade for chopping wood; a helicopter

Example

The lumberjack swung the chopper to cut down the tree.

伐採者は木を切るために斧を振った。

B2 verb /kənˈfɔːrm/

conform

従う

Meaning

To comply with rules, standards, or laws.

Example

Students must conform to the school regulations.

学生は学校の規則に従わなければならない。

B2 adverb /ˈkɒnsɪkwəntli/

consequently

その結果

Meaning

as a result; therefore

Example

He didn’t study, and consequently he failed the exam.

彼は勉強しなかったので、その結果試験に落ちた。

B2 adjective /kəmˈpoʊzd/

composed

冷静

Meaning

calm and in control of oneself; made up of or formed from

Example

He remained composed even under pressure.

彼はプレッシャーの下で冷静さを保ちました。

B2 adverb /kənˈvɜːrsli/

conversely

逆に

Meaning

in an opposite or contrary manner

Example

He is rich, conversely, his brother struggles financially.

彼は金持ちだが、逆に彼の兄は経済的に苦しんでいる。

B2 noun /ˌkɑːrboʊˈhaɪdreɪt/

carbohydrate

炭水化物

Meaning

a nutrient that provides energy, found in foods like rice, bread, and sugar

Example

Rice and potatoes are rich in carbohydrates.

ご飯とポテトは炭水化物が豊富です。

B2 verb /kənˈfrʌnt/

confront

立ち向かう

Meaning

to face someone or something directly, especially in a challenge or conflict

Example

She had to confront her fears before making the speech.

彼女はスピーチをする前に恐怖と向き合わなければならなかった。

B2 noun /kleɪ/

clay

粘土

Meaning

a natural material made of fine earth that becomes hard when baked, used for making pottery

Example

The artist molded the wet clay into a beautiful vase.

アーティストは湿った粘土を使って美しい花瓶を作りました。

B2 noun /ˈkɔːr.əs/

Chorus

コーラス; 各節の後に繰り返される歌の一部

Meaning

a large organized group of singers; a part of a song that is repeated after each verse

Example

The school chorus performed beautifully at the annual concert.

学校のコーラスは年次コンサートで素晴らしいパフォーマンスをしました。

B2 noun /kəˈmiː.li.ən/

Chameleon

カメレオン

Meaning

a lizard that can change color to match its surroundings

Example

The chameleon changed its color from green to brown.

カメレオンは緑色から茶色に色を変えました。

B2 noun /kriːk/

creek

小川

Meaning

a small stream or narrow river

Example

We went fishing by the creek near our house.

私たちは家の近くの小川で釣りをしました。

B2 noun /ˌkeɪ.pəˈbɪl.ə.ti/

capability

能力

Meaning

The ability or capacity to do something.

Example

The telescope's capability is unparalleled.

望遠鏡の能力は並外れている。

B2 noun kənˈsen.səs

consensus

コンセンサス

Meaning

A general agreement among all members of a group.

Example

Consensus was reached after long deliberation.

長い議論の後、コンセンサスが得られました。

B2 noun /kəˈmændər/

Commander

司令官

Meaning

a person in authority over a military unit; leader of armed forces

Example

The commander ordered his troops to advance.

司令官は部隊に前進するよう命じました。

B2 noun /ˌkovuːɪɡˈzɪs.təns/

Co-existence

共存

Meaning

the state of existing together at the same time or in the same place; peaceful cohabitation

Example

The peaceful co-existence of different cultures makes this city unique.

異なる文化の平和的共存がこの都市をユニークにしています。

B2 noun kjuːz

cues

手がかり

Meaning

Signals or hints from conversation or environment that help understanding

Example

Facial expressions provide cues about a person's emotions.

顔の表情は人の感情に関する手がかりを提供します。

B2 noun /kənˈsɛʃən/

concession

譲歩

Meaning

something that is granted, especially in response to demands; a compromise

Example

The company made several concessions during the negotiations.

会社は交渉中にいくつかの譲歩をしました。

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 /kənˈfaɪn/

confine

閉じ込める

Meaning

to restrict someone or something within certain limits; to keep someone in a closed space

Example

The prisoner was confined to his cell for 23 hours a day.

囚人は1日に23時間、自分の独房に閉じ込められた。

B2 adjective /ˈtʃiːzi/

cheesy

安っぽい/過度に感傷的

Meaning

tacky, overly sentimental, or cheap in quality

Example

The movie was funny but a bit too cheesy.

映画は面白かったけど、ちょっと安っぽすぎた。

B2 verb /kənˈfes/

confess

告白する

Meaning

to admit guilt or wrongdoing; to acknowledge

Example

He confessed his mistake to his teacher.

彼は自分のミスを教師に告白した。

B2 noun /kənˈdʒes.tʃən/

congestion

渋滞

Meaning

A situation in which a place is too blocked or crowded, causing difficulties.

Example

Urban congestion leads to longer travel times.

都市の渋滞は、旅行時間を長くする原因です。

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 /siːs/

cease

停止する

Meaning

to bring or come to an end; to stop doing something

Example

The noise ceased as soon as the children went inside.

騒音は子供たちが中に入るとすぐに止まりました。

B2 noun /kənˈstreɪnt/

constraint

制約

Meaning

a limitation or restriction

Example

Time is the biggest constraint in completing the project.

プロジェクトを完了するための最大の制約は時間です。

B2 noun /ˈkaʊnsɪlər/

councilor

市議会議員

Meaning

an elected member of a council, especially a local government body

Example

The councilor held a public meeting to discuss local issues.

市議会議員は地元の問題を議論するために公開会議を開きました。

B2 noun /kəˈlɪʒ.ən/

Collision

衝突; ぶつかり合い

Meaning

an instance of one moving object hitting violently against another; a conflict of opposing ideas or interests

Example

The collision between two cars caused a major traffic jam.

二台の車の衝突で大きな渋滞が発生しました。

B2 noun /kreɪn/

Crane

クレーン

Meaning

a large tall bird with long legs and neck; a machine for lifting heavy objects

Example

The graceful crane stood motionless by the water's edge.

優雅なクレーンは水辺に静止して立っていた。

B2 noun /ˌkɒrəˈleɪʃən/

correlation

相関

Meaning

a mutual relationship or connection between two or more things

Example

Researchers found a strong correlation between diet and heart disease.

研究者たちは、食事と心臓病との間に強い相関関係があることを発見しました。

B2 verb /klæʃ/

clash

衝突

Meaning

to come into conflict or collision with something or someone.

Example

The two cars clashed in the intersection.

2台の車が交差点で衝突しました。

B2 verb /kənˈveɪ/

convey

伝える, 伝達する, 運ぶ

Meaning

To communicate or make known; to transport or carry from one place to another.

Example

The teacher conveys the lesson clearly to students.

教師は明確に授業を生徒に伝えます。

B2 noun /kæf/

Calf

子牛

Meaning

a young cow or bull; young of various large mammals

Example

The calf stayed close to its mother.

子牛は母親の近くにいました。

B2 noun kəˌlæbəˈreɪʃən

collaboration

協力

Meaning

The action of working with someone to produce or create something

Example

International collaboration is necessary to fight pollution.

国際的な協力は汚染と戦うために必要です。

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 ˌkɒn.stɪˈtjuː.ʃən

constitution

憲法

Meaning

A body of fundamental principles or established precedents according to which a state is governed.

Example

Constitutional reforms ensure equity.

憲法改正は平等を保障します。

B2 verb /ˈkɒm.plɪ.keɪt/

complicate

複雑にする

Meaning

To make something more difficult or confusing.

Example

The new rules will only complicate the process.

新しいルールはプロセスをさらに複雑にするだけです。

B2 noun /ˈkeɪ.ɒs/

Chaos

カオス; 混乱; 無秩序

Meaning

complete disorder and confusion; a state of total confusion with no order

Example

The earthquake caused chaos in the city as buildings collapsed and people panicked.

地震は都市でカオスを引き起こし、建物が崩れ、人々がパニックに陥った。

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 noun /ˈkɑː.bən ˈfʊt.prɪnt/

carbon footprint

カーボンフットプリント

Meaning

The amount of carbon dioxide and other carbon compounds emitted due to the consumption of fossil fuels by a particular person, group, etc.

Example

Reducing carbon footprint is essential for combating climate change.

カーボンフットプリントを減らすことは、気候変動と戦うために重要です。

B2 adjective /ˈklɪn.ɪ.kəl/

clinical

臨床的

Meaning

Related to the observation and treatment of patients rather than theoretical study.

Example

The doctor conducted a clinical examination.

医師は臨床検査を行った。

B2 verb kənˈdem

condemn

非難する

Meaning

To express complete disapproval of; to censure.

Example

The leaders condemned the actions as inhumane.

指導者たちはその行為を非人道的だと非難しました。

B2 noun /kəˈrʌp.ʃən/

Corruption

腐敗

Meaning

dishonest or fraudulent conduct by those in power; the process of decay or decomposition

Example

The government launched a campaign to fight corruption in public offices.

政府は公共のオフィスでの腐敗と戦うためのキャンペーンを開始しました。

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。

B2 noun /ˈsɜːrkɪt/

circuit

回路 / 電気回路

Meaning

A roughly circular line, route, or movement that starts and ends at the same place; also an electrical pathway.

Example

The runners completed the circuit around the park.

ランナーは公園の周りの回路を完了しました。

B2 noun /ˈkʌvərɪdʒ/

coverage

報道

Meaning

The extent or scope of something, such as insurance protection or media reporting.

Example

The news channel provided extensive coverage of the event.

ニュースチャンネルはそのイベントを広範囲に報道しました。

B2 adjective /ˈkælkjuleɪtɪd/

calculated

計算された

Meaning

Done with full awareness of the consequences; deliberate or carefully planned.

Example

Her calculated move gave her an advantage over her competitors.

彼女の計算された動きは競争相手に対して優位に立たせた。

B2 noun /kəˈlɛstərɒl/

cholesterol

コレステロール

Meaning

a fatty substance found in the blood, high levels of which can cause health problems

Example

High cholesterol can increase the risk of heart disease.

高コレステロールは心臓病のリスクを高める可能性があります。

B2 verb /klɪŋ/

cling

幸せ

Meaning

to hold on tightly to someone or something

Example

The child clung to his mother in fear.

彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、幸せを隠せなかった。

B2 noun /kənˈvɜːrtər/

converter

変換器

Meaning

a device or person that changes something from one form, system, or use to another; a tool that converts data, energy, or materials

Example

The engineer used a converter to change AC power into DC power.

エンジニアは交流電力を直流に変えるために変換器を使いました。