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C1 noun /ˈkrɒkəri/

crockery

食器
Meaning
Dishes, plates, cups, and other items made of earthenware or china.
Example
The hotel provided clean crockery for the guests.
ホテルはゲストに清潔な食器を提供しました。
C1 noun /kɑːrˈtɒɡrəfi/

cartography

地図学
Meaning
The science or practice of drawing maps.
Example
She studied cartography at university to learn how to design maps.
彼女は大学で地図学を学び、地図のデザインを学びました。
C1 adjective /ˈtʃɛk.ərd/

checkered

チェッカード
Meaning
Having a pattern of alternating squares of different colors; also describing a past full of ups and downs or varied experiences.
Example
He had a checkered career with many highs and lows.
彼は多くの浮き沈みを経験したチェッカードなキャリアを持っていた。
C1 verb /ˈkɒnsɔːrt/

consort

Meaning
To associate with someone, typically with disapproval; also, a spouse of a reigning monarch.
Example
He was criticized for consorting with criminals.
C1 noun /kənˈfɔːrməns/

conformance

適合性
Meaning
The act of conforming to a rule, standard, or law.
Example
The product was tested for conformance with safety standards.
製品は安全基準に対する適合性がテストされました。
C1 noun kəmˈpleɪ.sən.si

complacency

自己満足
Meaning
Excessive self-satisfaction with one's achievements that can hinder progress.
Example
His complacency led to a decline in his performance.
彼の自己満足は彼のパフォーマンスの低下を招いた。
C1 adjective,noun /kənˈtɪn.dʒənt/

contingent

依存する / 代表団
Meaning
dependent on something else; a group of people representing an organization
Example
Attendance is contingent on prior registration. / A contingent of students attended the conference.
出席は事前登録に依存しています。 / 学生の代表団が会議に出席しました。
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 noun /kənˈsiːt/

conceit

虚栄心
Meaning
excessive pride in oneself; vanity
Example
His conceit made him unpopular among his colleagues.
彼の虚栄心は彼を同僚の中で不人気にした。
C1 noun kənˌsɒl.ɪˈdeɪ.ʃən

Consolidation

記憶の定着
Meaning
The process of converting newly learned information into long-term memory
Example
Sleep plays a key role in memory consolidation.
睡眠は記憶の定着において重要な役割を果たします。
C1 noun /ˌkɒn.əˈsɜːr/

connoisseur

鑑定家
Meaning
an expert judge in matters of taste, especially in food, art, or wine
Example
She is a true connoisseur of fine art.
彼女は本物の芸術の鑑定家です。
C1 adverb /ˌkɒnfɪˈdenʃəli/

Confidentially

機密に
Meaning
in a confidential manner; secretly; privately
Example
The information was shared confidentially between the two managers.
その情報は2人のマネージャーの間で機密に共有されました。
C1 adjective ˌkaʊntəprəˈdʌktɪv

counterproductive

逆効果
Meaning
Having the opposite of the desired effect; tending to hinder rather than help.
Example
Counterproductive activities often stem from dissatisfaction.
反生産的な活動は、不満から生じることが多いです。
C1 noun /ˌkɒnstəˈneɪʃən/

consternation

動揺
Meaning
A feeling of anxiety, dismay, or confusion, often caused by something unexpected.
Example
The sudden announcement caused widespread consternation among the employees.
突然の発表が従業員の間で広範な動揺を引き起こしました
C1 verb /ˌkaʊntərˈbæləns/

counterbalance

相殺する
Meaning
to offset or balance the effect of something
Example
Exercise can counterbalance the negative effects of stress.
運動はストレスの悪影響を相殺できます。
C1 noun /ˌkɒn.təmˈpleɪ.ʃən/

contemplation

深い考察
Meaning
The action of looking thoughtfully at something for a long time; deep reflective thought.
Example
She sat in contemplation before making her decision.
彼女は決断を下す前に深く考察していた。
C1 verb /ˈkəʊ.dɪ.faɪ/

codify

体系化する
Meaning
to arrange laws, rules, or ideas into a clear and systematic code
Example
The committee worked to codify the existing laws.
委員会は既存の法律を体系化するために取り組みました。
C1 verb /kəˈleɪt/

collate

整理する
Meaning
to collect, arrange, and combine in order
Example
The secretary collated the reports before the meeting.
秘書は会議前に報告書を整理した。
C1 noun /ˈkɒləmnɪst/

columnist

コラムニスト
Meaning
a journalist who regularly writes articles or opinions for a newspaper or magazine
Example
The columnist wrote an article about climate change.
コラムニストは気候変動に関する記事を書きました。
C1 verb /kəmˈpjuːt/

compute

計算する
Meaning
To calculate or determine by using a computer or mathematical methods.
Example
The software can compute the total cost in seconds.
そのソフトウェアは数秒で総コストを計算できます。
C1 noun /ˈsɛntɪˌliːtər/

centiliter

Meaning
A metric unit of capacity equal to one hundredth of a liter.
Example
The recipe calls for 20 centiliters of milk.
C1 noun /kənˈtɪn.dʒən.si/

contingency

緊急計画
Meaning
A provision for an unforeseen event or circumstance, especially in financial planning.
Example
The company has a contingency plan for economic downturns.
会社は経済的な後退に備えた緊急計画を持っています。
C1 noun /krʌtʃ/

crutch

松葉杖, 支え
Meaning
a support used by someone injured to walk; also something relied upon for support or help
Example
He had to use crutches after breaking his leg.
彼は足を骨折した後、松葉杖を使わなければならなかった。
C1 noun ˌkɒn.ʃiˈen.ʃəs.nəs

conscientiousness

誠実さ
Meaning
The quality of wishing to do one's work or duty well and thoroughly; diligence.
Example
Her conscientiousness in work led to a well-organized project.
彼女の誠実さが仕事を整理されたプロジェクトへと導いた。
C1 noun /ˈsɪstərn/

cistern

貯水槽
Meaning
A tank or container for storing water, usually for household use.
Example
The old house still had a cistern to collect rainwater.
古い家にはまだ雨水を集めるための貯水槽がありました。
C1 verb /ˈkæp.saɪz/

capsize

転覆する
Meaning
to overturn in the water
Example
The small fishing boat capsized during the storm.
小さな漁船が嵐の中で転覆した。
C1 noun /kʌˈstoʊ.di.ən/

Custodian

守衛; 管理人; 監督者
Meaning
a person who has responsibility for or looks after something; a caretaker or guardian
Example
The school custodian ensures that all buildings are clean and secure.
学校の管理人はすべての建物が清潔で安全であることを確認します。
C1 noun /ˈkʌvənənt/

covenant

契約
Meaning
a formal agreement or promise, often legally binding
Example
The landlord and tenant signed a covenant to maintain the property.
家主と借家人は財産を維持するために契約に署名しました。
C1 verb /kənˈspaɪər/

conspire

共謀する
Meaning
to secretly plan with others to do something harmful or illegal
Example
They conspired to overthrow the government.
彼らは政府を倒すために共謀した。
C1 noun /kræɡ/

crag

急な崖や岩の面
Meaning
a steep or rugged cliff or rock face
Example
The hikers climbed the jagged crag to reach the summit.
ハイカーたちは頂上に到達するために険しい崖を登った。
C1 noun /ˈkævərn/

cavern

洞窟
Meaning
a large cave or chamber in a cave
Example
The explorers entered a dark cavern beneath the mountain.
探検家たちは山の下にある暗い洞窟に入った。
C1 noun /kəˈnʌn.drəm/

conundrum

複雑な問題やパズル
Meaning
A complex problem or puzzle without an easy solution
Example
The ethical conundrum puzzled the researchers.
倫理的なジレンマは研究者たちを困惑させた。
C1 verb /kənˈfaʊnd/

confound

Meaning
to confuse or surprise someone, often by acting against their expectations
Example
The magician's trick seemed to confound the entire audience.
C1 noun ˈkætəlɪst

catalyst

触媒
Meaning
A person or thing that precipitates an event or change.
Example
His speech acted as a catalyst for change in the community.
彼のスピーチはコミュニティの変化の触媒となった。
C1 noun /ˈkɒlərə/

cholera

Meaning
An infectious disease of the small intestine causing severe vomiting and diarrhea.
Example
The village suffered an outbreak of cholera after the flood.
C1 noun kəˈrəʊ.ʒən

corrosion

腐食
Meaning
The gradual destruction of materials by chemical or electrochemical reaction, especially of metals by oxidation.
Example
Corrosion in pipes leads to leakage.
パイプ内の腐食は漏れの原因となります。
C1 verb /kliːv/

cleave

裂ける, 切る
Meaning
to split or divide; to cut through forcefully
Example
He used an axe to cleave the wood.
彼は斧を使って木を割った。
C1 noun/verb /kroʊˈʃeɪ/

crochet

Meaning
Needlework made by interlocking loops of thread with a hooked needle; the act of making such items.
Example
She learned how to crochet a scarf for winter.
C1 verb /ˈkʌl.mɪ.neɪt/

culminate

最高潮に達する
Meaning
To reach the final or climactic stage of a process or activity.
Example
Years of hard work culminated in his success.
長年の努力が彼の成功に集約された。
C1 noun /ˌkʌl də ˈsæk/

cul de sac

袋小路
Meaning
A street or passage closed at one end; a dead end.
Example
They bought a house at the end of a quiet cul de sac.
彼らは静かな袋小路の先に家を買いました。
C1 noun /ˈkɒt.ən ˈfæb.rɪk/

Cotton Fabric

綿布
Meaning
textile made from cotton fibers, known for being soft, breathable, and comfortable
Example
Cotton fabric is perfect for summer clothing.
綿布は夏の衣服に最適です。
C1 phrase ˌkæt.əˈɡɒr.ɪ.kəl.i rɪˈfjuː.tɪd

categorically refuted

完全に否定された
Meaning
Completely and absolutely denied or disproved.
Example
The claims were categorically refuted by officials.
その主張は公式に完全に否定されました。
C1 adverb /ˈkrɒswaɪz/

Crosswise

交差方向
Meaning
in the form of a cross; diagonally across
Example
Place the logs crosswise to build a stable fire.
安定した火を作るために丸太を交差方向に置いてください。
C1 noun /ˈkɒnsəl/

consul

領事 / 大使
Meaning
an official appointed by a government to live in a foreign city and protect its citizens and interests there
Example
The consul assisted travelers who lost their passports.
領事は、パスポートを失った旅行者を助けました。
C1 noun /ˈʃæpəroʊn/

chaperon

付き添い人
Meaning
An older person who accompanies and supervises young people in social situations.
Example
The teacher acted as a chaperon during the school dance.
先生は学校のダンスで付き添い人として行動しました。
C1 noun /ˈtʃæs.tɪ.ti/

Chastity

純潔; 処女性; 節制;
Meaning
the practice of refraining from extramarital or premarital sexual relations; sexual purity
Example
Many religious traditions value chastity as a virtue of moral purity.
多くの宗教的伝統では、純潔は道徳的純粋さの美徳とされています。
C1 verb kəˈrɒb.ə.reɪt

corroborate

確認する
Meaning
Confirm or give support to a statement, theory, or finding.
Example
The witness corroborated the defendant's testimony.
証人は被告の証言を裏付けました。
C1 noun /ˈkɔːkəs/

caucus

政治的集会
Meaning
A meeting of members of a political party to select candidates or decide policy.
Example
The party held a caucus to nominate their candidate for president.
党は大統領候補者を指名するために集会を開いた。
C1 noun ˈkɔː.pəs

corpus

言語分析と研究に使用される大規模な言語データの集まり
Meaning
A large collection of linguistic data used for language analysis and research.
Example
Linguists use a corpus to analyze language patterns.
言語学者は言語パターンを分析するためにコーパスを使用します。
C1 adjective /ˌkɒnvəˈlɛsnt/

convalescent

回復中の、病気や治療から回復している
Meaning
recovering from an illness or medical treatment
Example
The hospital has a special ward for convalescent patients.
病院には回復中の患者のための特別な病棟があります。
C1 adjective /ˈkɒɡ.nɪ.zənt/

cognizant

認識している
Meaning
Having knowledge or being aware of something.
Example
He was cognizant of the risks before starting the project.
彼はプロジェクトを開始する前にリスクに気づいていた。
C1 noun /ˈkleɪmənt/

claimant

請求者
Meaning
a person who makes a claim, especially in a legal or financial context
Example
The claimant filed for compensation after the accident.
事故後、請求者は補償を申し立てました。
C1 adjective /kənˈsɜːrtɪd/

concerted

協調した
Meaning
done with great effort, planned and performed together by multiple people
Example
The workers made a concerted effort to improve conditions.
労働者たちは状況改善のために協調した努力をしました。
C1 adjective sɪˈlɛstʃəl

celestial

天体
Meaning
Positioned in or relating to the sky, or outer space as observed in astronomy.
Example
The celestial bodies in the sky were clearly visible last night.
空にある天体は昨夜はっきりと見えました。
C1 verb /kənˈdʒɛst/

congest

混雑
Meaning
To block or overcrowd a space, making movement or flow difficult.
Example
Heavy traffic can congest the city streets during rush hour.
渋滞はラッシュアワーに都市の通りを混雑させることができます。
C1 noun /ˈkrɛvɪs/

crevice

亀裂
Meaning
a narrow crack or opening, especially in a rock or wall
Example
The lizard hid in a crevice between the stones.
トカゲは石の間の亀裂に隠れていた。
C1 noun /koʊˈhɪr.əns/

coherence

一貫性
Meaning
The quality of being logical and consistent; forming a unified whole.
Example
The essay lacked coherence, making it hard to follow.
エッセイには一貫性が欠けており、理解が難しかった。
C1 adjective /ˌkɒmprɪˈhɛnsəbl/

comprehensible

理解できる
Meaning
able to be understood; intelligible
Example
The teacher explained the topic in a comprehensible way.
先生はそのトピックを理解しやすい方法で説明しました。
C1 noun /ˈkɑːrtrɪdʒ/

cartridge

カートリッジ
Meaning
A container holding a substance or device, such as ink for printers or bullets for firearms.
Example
The printer stopped working because the ink cartridge was empty.
プリンターはインクカートリッジが空になったため、動作を停止しました。
C1 noun kənˈsjuː.mə.rɪ.zəm

consumerism

消費主義
Meaning
The tendency to increase consumption of goods and the importance given to consuming products.
Example
Modern consumerism leads to increased demand for luxury goods.
現代の消費主義は高級品の需要の増加を引き起こします。
C1 noun kəˈmɛns.mənt

commencement

開始
Meaning
The beginning of something; a ceremony at which degrees or diplomas are conferred on graduating students.
Example
The commencement ceremony marked the start of a new journey.
卒業式は新しい旅の始まりを意味していました。
C1 noun /kənˈkʌrəns/

concurrence

一致
Meaning
Agreement or union in action, opinion, or occurrence; simultaneous happening of events.
Example
The project was completed with the concurrence of all departments.
そのプロジェクトはすべての部門の同意のもとで完了しました。
C1 noun /koʊˈɜː.ʃən/

coercion

強制
Meaning
The practice of persuading someone to do something by using force or threats.
Example
Cybercriminals use coercion to extract information.
サイバー犯罪者は情報を引き出すために強制を使います。
C1 noun /kəˈluːʒən/

collusion

共謀
Meaning
A secret agreement or cooperation, especially for an illegal or dishonest purpose.
Example
There was evidence of collusion between the officials and the contractors.
役人と契約者の間で共謀の証拠がありました。
C1 adjective /kəˈmɛmərətɪv/

commemorative

記念の
Meaning
Serving as a reminder or in honor of a person or event.
Example
They issued a commemorative coin for the independence anniversary.
彼らは独立記念日を祝うために記念コインを発行しました。
C1 noun /ˈkɒnstənsi/

constancy

不変/忠実
Meaning
the quality of being faithful and dependable
Example
Her constancy in friendship is admirable.
彼女の友情での忠実さは賞賛に値します。
C1 noun /krəˈʃɛndoʊ/

crescendo

音量の段階的増加
Meaning
a gradual increase in loudness or intensity, especially in music
Example
The orchestra built to a powerful crescendo before the finale.
オーケストラはフィナーレの前に強力なクレッシェンドを築いた。
C1 noun /ʃəˈmiːz/

Chemise

シェミーズ
Meaning
a woman's loose-fitting undergarment or dress hanging straight from the shoulders
Example
The vintage chemise was made of delicate lace and silk.
ヴィンテージのシェミーズは、繊細なレースとシルクで作られていました。
C1 noun /ˈkælkjʊləs/

calculus

微積分
Meaning
A branch of mathematics concerned with rates of change and accumulation; also a hard mineral deposit in the body such as on teeth.
Example
Calculus is essential for advanced studies in physics and engineering.
微積分は物理学と工学の高度な研究に不可欠です。
C1 adjective /kənˈsɪliətɔːri/

conciliatory

和解的
Meaning
intended to make someone less angry or more agreeable; soothing
Example
She spoke in a conciliatory tone to ease the tension.
彼女は緊張を和らげるために和解的な口調で話した。
C1 adjective /kənˈdʒenɪtl/

congenital

先天的
Meaning
existing from birth, usually describing a disease or condition
Example
The child was born with a congenital heart defect.
その子供は先天的な心臓疾患を持って生まれました。
C1 adjective kənˈkɝː.ənt

concurrent

同時に行われる、並行する、同じ時間に行われる
Meaning
Existing, happening, or done at the same time.
Example
The conference had concurrent sessions on various topics.
会議では、さまざまなトピックに関する並行セッションが行われました。
C1 noun /ˈkoʊmə/

coma

コーマ
Meaning
A deep state of prolonged unconsciousness caused by illness or injury.
Example
The patient remained in a coma for several weeks.
患者は数週間コーマ状態にありました。
C1 noun /kɔːrs flaʊər/

Course flour

粗挽き小麦粉
Meaning
coarsely ground flour with larger particles, typically used for baking bread
Example
She used course flour to make homemade bread with a rustic texture.
彼女は手作りのパンを作るために、素朴な質感を持つコースフラワーを使用しました。
C1 verb /kənˈviːn/

convene

集まる、会議や集会を召集する
Meaning
to come together or assemble, especially for a meeting or formal gathering
Example
The board will convene tomorrow to discuss the new policy.
ボードは明日新しい方針を議論するために召集されます。
C1 verb /kənˈfleɪt/

conflate

統合する / 混同する
Meaning
To combine two or more things, often confusingly, into one.
Example
The article tends to conflate facts with opinions.
その記事は事実と意見を混同しがちです。
C1 noun kənˈɡlɒm.ər.ət

conglomerate

複合企業
Meaning
A large corporation formed by the merging of separate and diverse firms.
Example
The company grew into a multinational conglomerate.
その会社は多国籍の複合企業になった。
C1 adverb kəmˈpæktli

compactly

コンパクトに
Meaning
In a closely packed or dense manner.
Example
Protons and neutrons are compactly arranged.
陽子と中性子はコンパクトに配置されています。
C1 adjective /ˌkætəˈɡɒrɪkəl/

categorical

カテゴリー的
Meaning
Absolute and without exception; expressed clearly and directly.
Example
She gave a categorical denial of the allegations.
彼女はその告発に対してカテゴリー的な否定をした。
C1 adjective /kənˈtɛmptəbl/

contemptible

軽蔑すべき, 嫌悪すべき
Meaning
deserving of contempt; despicable
Example
His deceitful actions were truly contemptible.
彼の欺瞞的な行動は本当に軽蔑すべきものでした。
C1 adjective /ˌkaʊntərɪnˈtuːɪtɪv/

counterintuitive

直感に反する
Meaning
contrary to what one would intuitively expect
Example
His approach seems counterintuitive but it actually works.
彼のアプローチは直感に反するように見えますが、実際には効果的です。
C1 noun /səˈvɪləti/

civility

礼儀
Meaning
Polite and courteous behavior.
Example
He treated his opponent with civility despite their differences.
彼は彼の対戦相手に対して礼儀を持って接した、彼らの違いにもかかわらず。
C1 verb /kəˈmɛmɔˌreɪt/

commemorate

記念する
Meaning
To honor and remember someone or something through a ceremony or action.
Example
The statue was built to commemorate the fallen heroes.
その像は、倒れた英雄たちを記念して作られました。
C1 noun /ˈkʌˈs.tə.di/

Custody

監護; 拘留; 保護
Meaning
the protective care or guardianship of someone or something; imprisonment or detention
Example
After the divorce, they shared custody of their children equally.
離婚後、彼らは子供たちの監護権を平等に分けました。
C1 noun /ˌkɒk.əˈtuː/

Cockatoo

コカトゥ
Meaning
a large parrot with a prominent crest that can be raised or lowered
Example
The white cockatoo raised its beautiful crest.
白いコカトゥは美しい冠羽を上げました。
C1 noun /ˈsɛntrɪˌfjuːdʒ/

centrifuge

遠心分離機
Meaning
A machine that spins substances at high speed to separate different components.
Example
The lab technician used a centrifuge to separate the blood cells from the plasma.
実験室の技術者は、血液細胞を血漿から分離するために遠心分離機を使用しました。
C1 noun /ʃæˈtoʊ/

chateau

フランスの城
Meaning
a large French country house or castle
Example
They stayed in a beautiful chateau in France.
彼らはフランスの美しい城に泊まりました。
C1 noun /ˈkɒnɪfər/

conifer

針葉樹
Meaning
a type of tree that bears cones and evergreen needle-like leaves, such as pine or fir
Example
The forest is dominated by conifers like pine and spruce.
森林は松やモミの木などの針葉樹によって支配されています。
C1 noun, adjective /ˈsɛntənəri/ or /sɛnˈtɛnəri/

centenary

百年記念
Meaning
The hundredth anniversary of a significant event; relating to a period of 100 years.
Example
The school celebrated its centenary with a grand event.
学校は百年記念を盛大なイベントで祝いました。
C1 noun /kənˈsɜːvəˌtɔːri/

conservatory

温室 / 音楽と芸術の学校
Meaning
A greenhouse for growing plants or a school for music and the arts.
Example
They grew exotic plants in the conservatory.
彼らは温室でエキゾチックな植物を育てていました。
C1 noun /ˈkæpɪˌlɛri/

capillary

毛細血管
Meaning
a very thin blood vessel that connects arteries and veins
Example
Oxygen passes from the blood into tissues through capillaries.
酸素は血液から組織に毛細血管を通って移動します。
C1 noun /kənˈtɛnʃən/

contention

争い, 意見の相違
Meaning
heated disagreement or argument; a point asserted in debate
Example
The main contention between the two parties was over tax reform.
二つの党派間での主要な争いは税制改革に関するものでした。
C1 adjective /kɑːrˈnɪv.ər.əs/

Carnivorous

肉食動物
Meaning
feeding on other animals; meat-eating
Example
Lions are carnivorous animals that hunt other animals for food.
ライオンは他の動物を狩って食べる肉食動物です。
C1 adjective /ˌkɒnsɪˈkwɛnʃəl/

consequential

重要な
Meaning
Having important or significant consequences; resulting from something.
Example
The meeting was consequential for the future of the project.
その会議はプロジェクトの未来にとって重要でした。
C1 noun /ˈkɑːmənˌwɛlθ/

commonwealth

コモンウェルス
Meaning
an independent community or state, especially one founded for the common good; also an association of nations
Example
Australia is a member of the Commonwealth of Nations.
オーストラリアはコモンウェルス加盟国です。
C1 verb /klɪntʃ/

clinch

Meaning
To secure or settle something decisively; to grasp tightly.
Example
The team clinched the championship with a last-minute goal.
C1 noun /kuːp/

coop

鶏や他の鳥のための小さな囲いまたは小屋
Meaning
a small enclosure or cage for chickens or other birds
Example
The farmer checked the chickens in the coop every morning.
農夫は毎朝小屋の中の鶏をチェックしていました。
C1 noun /kɑːɡ/

cog

車輪や歯車の歯
Meaning
A tooth on the rim of a wheel or gear; metaphorically, a minor but necessary part of a larger system.
Example
He felt like just a small cog in a big machine.
彼は大きな機械の中で小さな歯車のように感じていた。
C1 verb /ˈklæmbər/

clamber

力を入れて登る
Meaning
to climb with effort or difficulty, often using both hands and feet
Example
The children clambered over the rocks to reach the cave.
子供たちは洞窟に到達するために岩を登った。
C1 noun /kənˈsep.ʃən/

Conception

構想; アイデア; 受精
Meaning
the forming of an idea or plan; the fertilization of an ovum by a sperm; the action of conceiving
Example
The conception of this innovative project took several months of brainstorming.
この革新的なプロジェクトの構想には数ヶ月のブレインストーミングが必要でした。
C1 adjective /ˌkɒndɪˈsɛndɪŋ/

condescending

見下す
Meaning
having or showing an attitude of patronizing superiority
Example
Her condescending tone upset her colleagues.
彼女の見下すような口調は、同僚を怒らせた。
C1 noun /kuː/

coup

クーデター
Meaning
a sudden, decisive action that brings about a change, especially in government
Example
The military staged a coup to overthrow the existing regime.
軍隊は現政権を倒すためにクーデターを起こしました。
C1 adjective /ˈkɒn.keɪv/

concave

凹形
Meaning
curved inward like the inside of a bowl
Example
The mirror had a concave surface that magnified her reflection.
鏡は凹形の表面を持ち、彼女の反射を拡大しました。
C1 noun/verb /ˈsaɪ.fər/

cipher

暗号
Meaning
A secret or disguised way of writing; a code; to put a message into secret writing.
Example
Military messages are protected using a cipher.
軍事的なメッセージは暗号を使って保護されます。
C1 adjective ˌkɑːr.sɪ.nəˈdʒen.ɪk

carcinogenic

発癌性の
Meaning
Having the potential to cause cancer in living tissue.
Example
Processed meat contains carcinogenic compounds.
加工肉には発癌性の化合物が含まれています。
C1 adjective /ˌser.ɪˈmoʊ.ni.əl/

Ceremonial

儀式的
Meaning
relating to or used in ceremonies; formal and ritualistic
Example
The ceremonial dress was worn during the royal wedding.
王室の結婚式で着用される儀式的な衣装でした。
C1 noun /ˈkætərækt/

cataract

白内障 / 滝
Meaning
A medical condition causing clouding of the eye's lens; also a large waterfall.
Example
The old man suffered from cataracts in both eyes.
その高齢の男性は両目に白内障を患っていました。
C1 verb /ˌkɒndɪˈsɛnd/

condescend

上から目線で親切にする
Meaning
to behave as if one is superior while being gracious to others
Example
He would not condescend to answer such a trivial question.
彼はそんな些細な質問に答えることをしなかった。
C1 noun /kəˈlæm.ɪ.ti/

Calamity

災害; 大惨事
Meaning
an event causing great and often sudden damage or distress; a disaster
Example
The earthquake was a terrible calamity that affected thousands of families.
地震は恐ろしいカラミティで、何千人もの家族に影響を与えました。
C1 noun /krʌst/

crust

外皮
Meaning
the hard outer surface of something, especially bread or the Earth's outer layer
Example
He cut off the crust of the bread before eating.
彼は食べる前にパンの外皮を切り取った。
C1 adjective + noun kəˈmendəbəl ɪˈnɪʃətɪvz

commendable initiatives

称賛に値する取り組み
Meaning
Praiseworthy efforts or actions that deserve admiration and approval.
Example
The commendable initiatives aim to raise awareness.
その賞賛に値するイニシアチブは、認識を高めることを目指しています。
C1 noun /ˈkɒl.ə.bəʊn/

Collar-bone

鎖骨
Meaning
either of the pair of bones joining the breastbone to the shoulder blades; clavicle
Example
He broke his collar-bone in the accident.
事故で鎖骨を骨折しました。
C1 verb /tʃɑːr/

char

焦げる
Meaning
To burn or scorch something so that it becomes blackened.
Example
The cook accidentally charred the steak.
シェフはステーキを焼きすぎてしまった。
C1 verb /ˌkaʊntərˈækt/

counteract

反作用
Meaning
to act against something in order to reduce its effect
Example
The medicine helps counteract the side effects of the treatment.
その薬は治療の副作用をカウンターアクトするのに役立ちます。
C1 noun /ˈkɑːrtɪlɪdʒ/

cartilage

軟骨
Meaning
A firm, flexible connective tissue found in various parts of the body such as joints, ear, and nose.
Example
The doctor explained that the injury damaged the cartilage in his knee.
医者はその怪我が彼の膝の軟骨にダメージを与えたと説明しました。
C1 adjective /kənˈtɛmptʃuəs/

contemptuous

軽蔑的, 侮辱的
Meaning
showing or expressing contempt; scornful
Example
She gave him a contemptuous glance.
彼女は彼に軽蔑のまなざしを向けた。
C1 verb /ˈsɪvɪlaɪz/

civilize

文明化する
Meaning
to bring a society or group to a more developed, organized, or socially acceptable state; to educate and refine behavior
Example
Education can help civilize communities by promoting shared values and respect.
教育は共有された価値観と尊重を促進することで、地域社会を文明化する助けになります。
C1 noun /kæpˈtɪv.ɪ.ti/

Captivity

監禁
Meaning
the condition of being imprisoned or confined
Example
After years of captivity, the prisoner was finally released.
長年の監禁の後、囚人は最終的に解放されました。
C1 verb /ˈkrɪstəlaɪz/

crystallize

結晶化する
Meaning
to form crystals; to make an idea or plan clear and definite
Example
Her vague thoughts began to crystallize into a solid plan.
彼女のあいまいな考えは、明確な計画に結晶化し始めた。
C1 noun /kliːk/

clique

クリーク
Meaning
a small, exclusive group of people
Example
The students formed a clique that excluded others.
学生たちは他の人を排除したクリークを作った。
C1 verb /ˈkʌvət/

covet

切望する
Meaning
to desire something belonging to someone else
Example
He coveted his neighbor's new car.
彼は隣人の新しい車を欲しがっていました。