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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。
C2 adjective /ˌɪrɛvəˈrɛnʃəl/

irreverential

無礼な
Meaning
Showing a lack of respect for things that are generally taken seriously.
Example
His irreverential humor often shocked traditional audiences.
彼の無礼なユーモアはしばしば伝統的な観客を驚かせました。
B2 noun /mɪnt/

Mint

ミント; 金貨の鋳造所
Meaning
An aromatic plant used for flavoring; also a place where money is manufactured
Example
She added fresh mint leaves to the tea for a refreshing taste.
彼女はお茶に新鮮なミントの葉を加えて、さわやかな味を加えました。
B1 noun /tʃiːf/

chief

首長
Meaning
a leader or person in charge of a group or organization
Example
The chief of the village made an important decision.
村の首長は重要な決定を下しました。
C2 adjective ˌɪm.pəˈtɜː.bə.bəl

imperturbable

冷静沈着
Meaning
Unable to be upset or excited; not easily disturbed.
Example
His imperturbable nature made him a great leader.
彼の冷静沈着な性格は、彼を偉大なリーダーにした。
C1 noun /ˈɡoʊld.smɪθ/

Goldsmith

金細工師
Meaning
a person who makes or repairs articles of gold
Example
The goldsmith crafted a beautiful wedding ring.
金細工師は美しい結婚指輪を作りました。
C2 verb /əbˈhɔːr/

abhor

嫌悪する
Meaning
to regard with disgust and hatred
Example
She abhors cruelty to animals.
彼女は動物への残酷さを嫌悪しています。
B1 verb /spaɪ/

spy

スパイする
Meaning
to secretly collect information about a person, group, or country
Example
He was caught spying on his neighbor through the window.
彼は窓越しに隣人をスパイしているところを捕まえられた。
C2 noun /ˈflæt.ər.ər/

Flatterer

お世辞を言う人
Meaning
a person who lavishes praise, often insincerely and in order to gain advantage
Example
The king was surrounded by flatterers who only told him what he wanted to hear.
王様はお世辞を言う人たちに囲まれて、彼が聞きたいことだけを言ってもらった。
B2 noun /ˌæl.əˈɡeɪ.ʃən/

Allegation

告発
Meaning
a claim that someone has done something wrong or illegal
Example
The allegation against him was proven false.
彼に対する告発は虚偽であることが証明された。
A2 adjective /ˈsɛntrəl/

central

中央の
Meaning
Situated in the middle; of the greatest importance.
Example
Water is central to human survival.
水は人間の生存にとって中央の役割を果たします。
C1 verb /ˈkwentʃɪŋ/

quenching

渇きを癒す / 火を消す
Meaning
The act of satisfying thirst or extinguishing something like fire.
Example
Drinking cold water was quenching her thirst.
冷たい水を飲むことが彼女の渇きを癒していました。
C1 verb /sʌlk/

sulk

むくれる
Meaning
to be silent and bad-tempered because you are angry or disappointed
Example
She sulked in her room after the argument.
議論の後、彼女は自分の部屋でむくれていた。
B1 noun /ˈkɒtən/

cotton

幸せ
Meaning
A soft white fibrous substance used to make cloth and thread.
Example
This shirt is made of pure cotton.
彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、自分の幸せを隠すことができませんでした。
C1 adjective /ˈɡrʌdʒɪŋ/

grudging

しぶしぶの
Meaning
Reluctant or unwilling; given or allowed only with hesitation.
Example
She gave him a grudging smile after the argument.
口論の後、彼女はしぶしぶ笑顔を見せた。
C1 noun /ˈsɪn.ɪˌsɪz.əm/

cynicism

シニシズム
Meaning
An inclination to believe that people are motivated purely by self-interest; skepticism.
Example
His cynicism made it hard for him to trust anyone.
彼のシニシズムは、誰かを信頼するのを難しくしていた。
B2 noun /səˈplaɪə(r)/

supplier

供給者
Meaning
a person or company that provides goods or services
Example
The supplier delivered the products on time.
供給者は時間通りに商品を納品しました。
C1 verb /lʌl/

lull

静める
Meaning
to soothe or calm; to cause to sleep or rest
Example
The gentle music lulled the baby to sleep.
やさしい音楽が赤ちゃんを寝かしつけた。
B2 verb ম্যানিফেস্ট

manifest

現れる
Meaning
To show or demonstrate clearly; to become evident or apparent.
Example
Symptoms of De Quervain's Syndrome may manifest after prolonged phone use.
デ・クエルヴァイン症候群の症状は、長時間の携帯電話使用後に現れることがあります。
A2 noun /rɪˈlɪdʒ.ən/

religion

宗教
Meaning
a system of faith and worship involving belief in a higher power
Example
Freedom of religion is a fundamental human right.
宗教の自由は基本的人権です。
C1 noun /bʊk ˈbaɪn.dər/

Book binder

本の製本工
Meaning
a person whose job is to fasten the pages of books together and put covers on them
Example
The old book binder carefully restored the antique manuscript.
古い本の製本工は古文書を慎重に修復しました。
C1 adjective /ˌʌn.əˈdʌl.tə.reɪ.tɪd/

Unadulterated

純粋
Meaning
not mixed or diluted with any different or extra elements; pure
Example
She felt unadulterated joy when she heard the news.
彼女はそのニュースを聞いたとき、純粋な喜びを感じました。
C1 adjective /ˈriːɡəl/

regal

王室の
Meaning
Resembling or fit for a king; majestic or royal.
Example
The queen entered the hall with a regal presence.
女王は王室のような存在感でホールに入った。
C1 verb /ɪnˈɡʌlf/

engulf

飲み込む
Meaning
to completely surround or cover something or someone
Example
The village was engulfed by floodwaters.
その村は洪水に飲み込まれた。
C1 noun /ˈskeɪp.ɡəʊt/

Scapegoat

スケープゴート
Meaning
a person who is blamed for the wrongdoings, mistakes, or faults of others
Example
He became the scapegoat for the team's poor performance.
彼はチームの悪いパフォーマンスのスケープゴートとなった。
B2 adjective /kruːd/

crude

原油
Meaning
in a natural or raw state; not yet processed or refined
Example
The crude oil is processed into fuel and chemicals.
原油は燃料や化学薬品に加工されます。
B2 verb /ˈstræŋɡəl/

strangle

Meaning
to kill or stop someone or something by squeezing the throat or restricting flow
Example
The villain tried to strangle his opponent in the dark alley.
B1 adjective /ˈkriːmi/

creamy

クリームのような滑らかでリッチな質感
Meaning
having a smooth, rich texture like cream
Example
She poured a creamy sauce over the pasta.
彼女はパスタにクリーミーなソースをかけた。
C1 adjective /dɪsˈsɪmɪlər/

dissimilar

異なる
Meaning
Not alike; different.
Example
Though they are twins, their personalities are dissimilar.
彼らは双子だが、性格は異なる。
C2 noun /ˈblændɪʃmənt/

blandishment

お世辞
Meaning
flattering or pleasing statement or action used to persuade someone gently
Example
She used every blandishment to win his support.
彼女は彼の支持を得るためにあらゆるお世辞を使った。
C2 adjective /dʒʊˈrɪdɪkəl/

juridical

司法的
Meaning
Relating to judicial proceedings or the administration of law.
Example
The case raised important juridical questions.
その事件は重要な司法的問題を提起しました。
B2 adjective /ˈwɜːrði/

Worthy

値する; ふさわしい; 尊敬すべき;
Meaning
deserving respect or attention; having merit
Example
Her charitable work made her worthy of the humanitarian award.
彼女の慈善活動は彼女を人道的賞に値するものにしました。
B2 adjective + noun æmˈbɪʃəs ɪnˈdevər

ambitious endeavor

野心的な試み
Meaning
A bold and determined attempt to achieve something challenging.
Example
Artemis is an ambitious endeavor in space exploration.
アルテミスは宇宙探査における野心的な取り組みです。
B1 noun /ˈædʒɪktɪv/

adjective

形容詞
Meaning
a word that describes or modifies a noun by giving more information about its quality, quantity, or state
Example
The adjective in the sentence adds more detail to the noun.
形容詞は名詞に詳しい情報を加えます。
B2 noun /ˈdaɪ.vər/

Diver

ダイバー
Meaning
a type of water bird that dives underwater to catch fish
Example
The diver disappeared beneath the surface to catch a fish.
ダイバーは魚を捕まえるために水面下に消えました。
C1 noun /ˈtrɪp.lət/

triplet

三つ子
Meaning
One of three children or animals born at the same time to the same mother.
Example
The family was surprised to have triplets instead of twins.
その家族は双子ではなく三つ子を持つことに驚いていました。
C2 verb /ˈbɪloʊ/

billow

波のように膨らむ
Meaning
To swell or rise in large waves or surges; to flow outward in a rolling motion.
Example
Smoke billowed from the burning building.
煙は燃えている建物から波のように膨らんでいた。
C2 noun /ˈvɜːrbiɪdʒ/

verbiage

冗長な言葉
Meaning
Excessive use of words, often with little content or meaning; wordiness.
Example
The contract was filled with unnecessary legal verbiage.
契約は不要な法的冗長な言葉で満たされていた。
C2 adjective /laɪˈsɛnʃəs/

licentious

放蕩
Meaning
Lacking moral restraint; disregarding accepted rules of conduct.
Example
The novel was criticized for its licentious themes.
その小説は放蕩的なテーマで批判された。
C1 verb /ˈaɪdəlaɪz/

idolize

偶像視する
Meaning
To admire or worship someone excessively.
Example
Fans often idolize celebrities for their talent and lifestyle.
ファンはしばしばその才能とライフスタイルのために有名人を偶像視します。
A1 noun /ˈbɜːrθ.deɪ/

birthday

Meaning
the anniversary of the day on which a person was born, typically celebrated annually
Example
We are planning a surprise birthday party for her.
B1 noun /per/

Pear

梨
Meaning
a sweet juicy fruit with a rounded shape that is wider at the bottom than the top
Example
She enjoyed a fresh pear from the orchard.
彼女は果樹園から新鮮な梨を楽しみました。
B2 noun /dɪsˈtrɛs/

distress

苦痛
Meaning
extreme anxiety, sorrow, or pain
Example
He felt a deep sense of distress when he heard the bad news.
悪い知らせを聞いたとき、彼は深い苦痛を感じました。
B2 noun /bækˈtɪəriəm/

bacterium

バクテリア
Meaning
A single microscopic organism belonging to the group of bacteria.
Example
The doctor explained that a single bacterium can multiply rapidly under the right conditions.
医者は、1つのバクテリウムが適切な条件下で急速に増殖できることを説明しました。
C1 verb /snɪp/

snip

切る
Meaning
to cut something quickly with scissors or a sharp tool
Example
She snipped the loose thread from her dress.
彼女はドレスの緩んだ糸を切りました。
C2 verb /əˈdʒʌdʒ/

adjudge

判決する
Meaning
to consider or declare officially in a legal or formal manner
Example
He was adjudged guilty by the court.
彼は裁判所によって有罪とされました。
C2 noun /ˌdɛrɪˈlɪkʃən/

dereliction

職務怠慢
Meaning
the state of being abandoned; neglect of duty
Example
The officer was charged with dereliction of duty.
その役人は職務怠慢で起訴された。
A1 noun /tɒp/

top

頂上
Meaning
the highest or uppermost point, part, or surface of something
Example
The book is on the top shelf.
その本は上の棚にあります。
A1 adjective /ˈsɔːri/

sorry

ごめん
Meaning
feeling regret or sympathy
Example
She felt sorry for what had happened.
彼女は起こったことを後悔していた。
A1 adjective /braʊn/

Brown

茶色
Meaning
having the color of earth or wood; dark colored
Example
She has beautiful brown eyes that sparkle in the sunlight.
彼女は太陽の光で輝く美しい茶色の目を持っています。
A2 verb kriˈeɪt

create

創造する
Meaning
To bring something into existence; to make or produce something new.
Example
Unmanaged growth can create complex challenges.
管理されていない成長は複雑な課題を創造する可能性があります。
A2 noun /ˈtoʊstər/

Toaster

トースター
Meaning
an electric appliance used for toasting bread slices
Example
I put two slices of bread in the toaster for breakfast.
私は朝食のためにトースターにパンを2枚入れました。
B2 noun/adjective /ˈmɪnətʃər/ or /ˈmɪniətʃʊr/

miniature

ミニチュア版
Meaning
a very small version of something; small in scale or size
Example
The artist created a miniature model of the castle.
アーティストは城のミニチュアモデルを作りました。
A1 verb /ˌʌndərˈstænd/

understand

理解する
Meaning
to know the meaning of something; to comprehend
Example
Do you understand the instructions?
指示が理解できますか?
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 /rɪˈstreɪnt/

Restraint

抑制; 自制
Meaning
the action of keeping someone or something under control; self-control
Example
She showed great restraint in not responding to the criticism.
彼女は批判に反応しなかったことに大きな自制心を見せた。
B2 adjective /prəˈvɪʒənəl/

Provisional

仮の
Meaning
arranged for the present; temporary; subject to later confirmation
Example
The provisional agreement will be reviewed next month.
仮の合意は来月レビューされます。
B1 adverb /əˈprɒk.sɪ.mət.li/

approximately

おおよそ
Meaning
used to show that something is almost, but not completely, accurate or exact
Example
The journey takes approximately three hours.
旅行はおおよそ3時間かかります。
C2 noun lɑːˈʒɛs

largesse

寛大さ
Meaning
Generosity in bestowing money or gifts upon others.
Example
His largesse towards the charity was greatly appreciated.
彼のチャリティーへの寛大さは大いに評価されました。
C1 noun /tɪnt/

tint

色合い
Meaning
a slight shade or variation of a color
Example
The walls were painted white with a slight blue tint.
壁は白で、少し青いティントで塗られていました。
C2 adjective /ˈwɪznd/

wizened

しわくちゃな
Meaning
Shriveled, wrinkled, or withered, often due to age.
Example
The wizened tree stood in the field for centuries.
そのしわくちゃな木は何世代にもわたって野原に立っていた。
B1 verb /rɪˈdʒekt/

reject

拒否する
Meaning
to refuse to accept or consider something
Example
The committee decided to reject the proposal.
委員会は提案を拒否することに決めました。
A2 adjective /streɪt/

Straight

まっすぐな; 直線的な; 正直な;
Meaning
extending or moving uniformly in one direction; not curved or bent; honest
Example
Draw a straight line from point A to point B.
ポイントAからポイントBまでまっすぐな線を引いてください。
B1 adjective /kiːn/

Keen

鋭い; 激しい; 熱心
Meaning
sharp; acute; intense; eager
Example
She has a keen interest in science.
彼女は科学に強い関心を持っています。
B2 adjective /ɪkˈsɛntrɪk/

eccentric

奇抜な
Meaning
unconventional and slightly strange in behavior or appearance
Example
The artist was known for his eccentric style.
そのアーティストは奇抜なスタイルで知られていた。
C1 adjective /ˈsʌbstəntɪv/

substantive

重要
Meaning
Having a firm basis in reality; important, meaningful, or considerable.
Example
The company made substantive changes to its policy.
会社はその方針に重要な変更を加えました。
C1 noun /ˌkæm.əˈrɑː.dɚ.i/

camaraderie

仲間意識, 友情, 連帯感
Meaning
Mutual trust and friendship among people who spend a lot of time together.
Example
The camaraderie among teammates was inspiring.
チームメイト間の仲間意識は感動的でした。
C2 noun /ˈreɪmənt/

raiment

衣服
Meaning
clothing, especially fine or formal wear
Example
The king wore royal raiment during the ceremony.
王は儀式の間、王族の衣服を着ていた。
A2 noun /per/

pair

ペア
Meaning
two things of the same kind that are used together
Example
She wore a matching pair of shoes.
彼女はマッチングのペアの靴を履いていました。
A2 noun /ˈpleɪər/

player

選手
Meaning
a person who participates in a game or sport
Example
The player scored the winning goal.
選手は決勝ゴールを決めました。
B1 noun /ˈprɒp.ə.ti/

Property

不動産／財産／性質
Meaning
a building or land; something owned; a characteristic or quality
Example
They bought a beautiful property in the countryside.
彼らは田舎にある美しい物件を買いました。
A2 noun ˈpʌblɪk træns ˈpɔːt

public transport

公共交通機関
Meaning
Transportation systems available for use by the general public, typically including buses, trains, and metros.
Example
Public transport systems are essential for reducing traffic congestion.
公共交通機関は交通渋滞を減らすために重要です。
A2 verb /əkˈsɛpt/

accept

受け入れる
Meaning
to receive willingly; to believe or come to recognize
Example
She decided to accept the job offer.
彼女は仕事の提案を受け入れることに決めた。
C2 noun /pruːd/

prude

過度に慎み深い人
Meaning
A person who is easily shocked by matters relating to sex or nudity; someone overly modest.
Example
He was called a prude for blushing at the movie scenes.
映画のシーンで顔を赤らめたため、彼はプルードと呼ばれました。
B2 adjective /ʃɪər/

Sheer

完全な; 絶対的な; 透明な; 非常に急な
Meaning
complete; absolute; transparent; very steep
Example
It was sheer luck that we found the place.
それは私たちが場所を見つけた純粋な運だった。
C1 noun /dʒɪst/

Gist

要点
Meaning
the substance or essence of a speech or text; the main point
Example
I missed the beginning of the lecture, but I caught the gist of the professor's argument.
私は講義の始まりを逃しましたが、教授の議論の要点を理解しました。
C1 noun/adjective /ˈbæstərd/

bastard

私生児
Meaning
a child born to unmarried parents (offensive); also used informally as an insult or to describe something unpleasant
Example
He called him a bastard in anger.
彼は怒りで彼をバスタードと呼んだ。
B2 noun /kənˈvɪk.ʃən/

conviction

確信
Meaning
A firmly held belief or opinion.
Example
She spoke with conviction, making everyone believe her.
彼女は確信を持って話し、皆を信じさせました。
B1 noun /ˈsɪtɪzən/

citizen

市民
Meaning
a legally recognized subject or national of a state
Example
Every citizen has the right to vote.
すべての市民は投票する権利を持っています。
C1 adjective /ˈkoʊpiəs/

copious

豊富
Meaning
abundant in supply or quantity
Example
She took copious notes during the lecture.
彼女は講義中に豊富なノートを取った。
C1 verb /ɡeɪp/

gape

口を開けて見つめる
Meaning
to stare with mouth wide open; to be wide open
Example
The crowd gaped at the amazing magic trick.
観客は驚くべき魔法のトリックを見て口を開けていました。
A2 noun /ʃɪp/

Ship

船
Meaning
a large watercraft that travels the world's oceans and seas
Example
The cargo ship departed from the port at dawn.
貨物船は夜明けに港を出発しました。
B2 adjective /ʌnˈdʒʌst/

Unjust

不当な; 不正な
Meaning
not fair or right; morally wrong
Example
The punishment was unjust for such a minor offense.
その罰は軽微な違反に対して不当でした。
B1 noun /ˈæl.ɪ.ɡeɪ.tər/

Alligator

ワニ
Meaning
a large reptile similar to a crocodile but with a shorter, wider head
Example
The alligator basked in the sun on the riverbank.
ワニは川辺で日光浴をしていました。
A2 adverb /ˈsʌm.taɪm/

sometime

そのうち
Meaning
at a time that is not known or stated; occasionally
Example
Let's meet for coffee sometime next week.
来週のどこかでコーヒーを飲むために会おう。
B1 verb /ˈtrɪp.əl/

triple

Meaning
To increase or become three times as much.
Example
The company tripled its profits in just one year.
C1 adjective /ˈsiːzənəbəl/

Seasonable

季節に適した
Meaning
occurring at the right time; appropriate for the season; timely
Example
The seasonable rain helped the farmers with their crops.
季節の雨が農家の作物を助けました。
A1 verb /steɪ/

stay

滞在
Meaning
to remain in the same place; to continue being
Example
Please stay here until I return.
どうぞ、私が戻るまでここにいてください。
C2 noun /ˈlɔːˌɡɪvər/

lawgiver

立法者
Meaning
A person who creates or enforces laws; a legislator.
Example
Moses is often regarded as a great lawgiver in history.
モーセは歴史の中で偉大な立法者と見なされています。
C1 noun /ˈpærəˌlɛlɪzəm/

parallelism

平行主義
Meaning
The state of being parallel or similar; in literature, the use of components in a sentence that are grammatically the same or similar in construction.
Example
The writer used parallelism to give rhythm to his prose.
作家は自分の文章にリズムを与えるために平行主義を使用しました。
B1 verb /kræk/

crack

幸せ
Meaning
To break or cause to break without complete separation; to make a sharp sound.
Example
The glass cracked when it was dropped on the floor.
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。
C1 adjective /əˈtjuːnd/

attuned

敏感な / 調和のとれた
Meaning
Being receptive or sensitive to something; well adjusted or in harmony.
Example
She is attuned to the needs of her students.
彼女は学生のニーズに敏感です。
A2 noun /ˌænɪˈvɜːrsəri/

anniversary

記念日
Meaning
the yearly recurrence of a date marking a past event
Example
They celebrated their wedding anniversary with a dinner.
彼らは結婚記念日をディナーで祝いました。
C2 verb /seɪt/

sate

満たす
Meaning
To satisfy fully or to excess.
Example
The huge meal sated their hunger after the long journey.
長い旅の後、巨大な食事が彼らの空腹を満たした。
C2 noun /ɪɡˈzɔːrbɪtəns/

exorbitance

過剰
Meaning
The quality of being excessive, unreasonable, or going beyond proper limits.
Example
The exorbitance of the hotel's prices shocked the tourists.
ホテルの価格の過剰さに観光客は驚いた。
C1 adjective /dɪˈvaʊt/

devout

献身的
Meaning
Deeply religious or sincere.
Example
He is a devout believer who prays every day.
彼は毎日祈る献身的な信者です。
B1 adjective /ˈfæsɪneɪtɪŋ/

Fascinating

魅力的
Meaning
extremely interesting; captivating; enchanting
Example
The documentary about ocean life was fascinating.
海の生命に関するドキュメンタリーは魅力的だった。
A2 noun /ˈkælkjʊleɪtər/

calculator

電卓
Meaning
an electronic or mechanical device used to perform mathematical calculations
Example
She used a calculator to solve the complex equation.
彼女は複雑な方程式を解くために電卓を使った。
C2 noun /nɪt/

nit

シラミの卵
Meaning
The egg or young form of a louse or other parasitic insect.
Example
The teacher noticed nits in the child’s hair.
先生は子供の髪の毛にシラミの卵を見つけました。
A1 noun /mʌnθ/

month

月
Meaning
a period of about four weeks or one-twelfth of a year
Example
She visits her grandparents once a month.
彼女は毎月一度、祖父母を訪れます。
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。
C2 verb /ˈfæmɪʃ/

famish

飢える
Meaning
to suffer or cause to suffer from extreme hunger
Example
The stranded hikers began to famish after several days without food.
数日間食べ物がなくて、遭難したハイカーたちは飢えることを始めた。
B2 adjective /ænˈdʒelɪk/

angelic

天使のような
Meaning
Like or characteristic of an angel; pure, kind, or innocent.
Example
The child had an angelic smile.
その子供は天使のような笑顔をしていました。
C1 noun /ruːz/

Ruse

策略; 騙し
Meaning
an action intended to deceive someone; a trick or stratagem
Example
The thief used a clever ruse to distract the guard.
泥棒は警備員を惑わすために巧妙な策略を使った。
C2 noun /ˌiː.tiˈɒ.lə.dʒi/

etiology

病因学
Meaning
the cause or origin of a disease or condition
Example
Doctors are studying the etiology of the new virus.
医師たちは新しいウイルスの病因学を研究しています。
C1 noun /pəˈrɛnθəsɪs/

parenthesis

括弧
Meaning
A pair of curved marks ( ) used to enclose words or numbers; also an interruption or digression in speech or writing.
Example
The explanation was given in a parenthesis within the text.
説明はテキスト内の括弧に含まれていました。
C2 verb /ˈreə.rɪ.faɪ/

rarefy

薄くする, 精製する
Meaning
To make something less dense or more refined.
Example
The air rarefies as you climb higher into the mountains.
山に登るにつれて、空気は薄くなります。
B2 verb /səbˈtrækt/

subtract

引く
Meaning
to take away a number or amount from another number or amount
Example
If you subtract 5 from 10, you get 5.
もし10から5を引いたら、5が得られます。
B2 adjective /ˈtaɪə.səm/

Tiresome

疲れる; 退屈な
Meaning
causing weariness or boredom; tedious
Example
The long lecture was tiresome and repetitive.
長い講義は疲れさせ、繰り返しが多かった。
C1 noun, verb /spreɪn/

sprain

捻挫
Meaning
an injury to a joint in which the ligaments are stretched or torn
Example
She sprained her ankle while running in the park.
公園で走っているときに足首をねんざした。
A1 noun /piːs/

piece

一片
Meaning
a portion or part of something
Example
He gave me a piece of cake.
彼は私にケーキの一切れをくれました。
B1 noun /θiːm/

theme

テーマ
Meaning
A subject or topic of discourse or artistic representation.
Example
The theme highlighted resilience and sustainability.
テーマはレジリエンスと持続可能性を強調しました。
B1 noun /ˈkæt.ər.pɪl.ər/

Caterpillar

毛虫
Meaning
the larva of a butterfly or moth that feeds on plants
Example
The caterpillar ate all the leaves on the plant.
毛虫は植物の葉をすべて食べました。
B2 phrase kəˈlek.tɪv ˈæk.ʃən

collective action

集団行動
Meaning
Action taken by a group of people working together toward a common goal or purpose.
Example
Collective action is needed to mitigate climate change.
気候変動を緩和するには、集団行動が必要です。
C1 noun /rɪˈdʌn.dəns/

Redundance

冗長
Meaning
the state of being not or no longer needed or useful; superfluous repetition of information
Example
The document contained redundance that made it unnecessarily long.
その文書には冗長性が含まれており、不必要に長くなっていました。
B2 adjective /əˈpærənt/

apparent

明らか
Meaning
Clearly visible or understood; obvious.
Example
It soon became apparent that he was not telling the truth.
それがすぐに明らかになった、彼が真実を話していないことが。
B1 noun /ˈkɔːlɪˌflaʊər/

Cauliflower

カリフラワー
Meaning
white vegetable with a compact head of undeveloped flower buds
Example
Roasted cauliflower makes a delicious and healthy side dish.
ローストしたカリフラワーはおいしくて健康的なサイドディッシュです。
C2 verb /ˈseɪʃiˌeɪt/

satiate

満たす
Meaning
To satisfy fully, especially with food or desire.
Example
The large meal satiated his hunger.
大きな食事が彼の空腹を満たしました。
B1 noun /ˈkɛmɪstri/

chemistry

化学
Meaning
the branch of science that studies substances and their interactions; also the emotional connection between people
Example
They have great chemistry and work well together.
彼らは素晴らしい化学反応を持ち、一緒にうまく働いています。
C2 noun brəˈvɑː.dəʊ

bravado

実際ではない勇気や自信の誇示
Meaning
Show of courage or confidence that is not real.
Example
His bravado masked his nervousness before the performance.
彼のブラヴァードはパフォーマンス前の緊張を隠していた。
C1 noun /ˈmɒn.ɑːk/

Monarch

君主
Meaning
a sovereign ruler, especially a king or queen
Example
The monarch addressed the nation on television.
モナークはテレビで国民に演説を行いました。