C1 noun /krɪpt/

crypt

地下室

Meaning

an underground chamber, especially one beneath a church, used as a burial place

Example

The tourists explored the ancient crypt beneath the cathedral.

観光客は大聖堂の下にある古代の地下室を探索しました。

C1 noun /ˈɡæmbɪt/

gambit

ギャンビット

Meaning

a calculated move or remark intended to gain an advantage, especially in chess or conversation

Example

His opening gambit in the debate caught everyone by surprise.

彼の討論でのギャンビットは、みんなを驚かせました。

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 /bəˈrɒmɪtər/

barometer

気圧計

Meaning

an instrument that measures atmospheric pressure

Example

The barometer indicated a storm was approaching.

バロメーターは嵐が近づいていることを示しました。

C1 noun /səˈsteɪnəbl ˈæɡrɪkʌltʃər/

sustainable agriculture

持続可能な農業

Meaning

Farming practices that meet current food needs while preserving environmental resources and maintaining the ability to produce food for future generations through ecologically sound methods.

Example

Sustainable agriculture practices protect the environment while ensuring food security.

持続可能な農業の実践は、環境を保護しながら食料安全保障を確保します。

C1 adjective /ˌɔː.riˈen.təl/

Oriental

東アジアの国々に関連する; 東方

Meaning

relating to the countries of East Asia; eastern

Example

The museum has a beautiful collection of oriental art.

博物館には美しいオリエンタルアートのコレクションがあります。

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。

C1 verb /ˌʌn.dəˈtʃɑːrdʒ/

undercharge

過少に請求する

Meaning

To charge less than the correct or fair amount.

Example

The shopkeeper accidentally undercharged me for the groceries.

店主は私に食料品を過少に請求しました。

C1 noun ˌnɒn.kəʊˌɒp.ərˈeɪ.ʃən

non-cooperation

非協力

Meaning

The practice of refusing to cooperate, especially as a form of protest.

Example

The non-cooperation movement gained momentum.

非協力運動は勢いを得た。

C1 adverb /ˈɪnwərdli/

inwardly

内面的に

Meaning

In the mind or spirit; not outwardly visible.

Example

She smiled outwardly but inwardly she was worried.

彼女は外見では微笑んだが、内心では心配していた。

C1 noun /mjuːˈteɪʃn/

mutation

突然変異、遺伝的変化

Meaning

A change in form, structure, or nature, especially in genetics.

Example

Scientists discovered a genetic mutation that caused the disorder.

科学者たちは、その障害を引き起こした遺伝的な突然変異を発見しました。

C1 noun /ˈsɛtərə/

cetera

等々

Meaning

Latin for 'the rest' or 'others'; commonly used in the phrase 'et cetera' meaning 'and so on'.

Example

We need to buy pens, paper, notebooks, et cetera.

ペン、紙、ノートなどを買わなければなりません。

C1 adjective /prəˈfɛtɪk/

prophetic

予言的

Meaning

accurately predicting or describing what will happen in the future

Example

His prophetic words came true after many years.

彼の予言的な言葉は何年も後に現実となった。

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 adjective /dɪˈlæpɪˌdeɪtɪd/

dilapidated

老朽化した

Meaning

Fallen into disrepair or ruin due to neglect or age.

Example

The family lived in a dilapidated house at the edge of town.

その家族は町の端にある老朽化した家に住んでいました。

C1 adjective /ˈpɪt.i.əs/

Piteous

哀れな; 哀れを誘う

Meaning

deserving pity; arousing compassion

Example

The piteous cries of the injured animal moved everyone to tears.

傷ついた動物の哀れな叫び声は、皆を涙で動かしました。

C1 verb ˈdwɪn.dl

dwindle

減少する

Meaning

To diminish gradually in size, amount, or strength; to become progressively smaller.

Example

His savings dwindled due to unexpected expenses.

予期しない支出のため、彼の貯金は減少しました。

C1 adjective /ˌɪnɪkˈsplɪkəbl/

inexplicable

説明できない

Meaning

Impossible to explain or understand.

Example

The sudden disappearance of the file was inexplicable.

ファイルの突然の消失は説明できなかった。

C1 noun /ˈdɛmənˌstreɪtər/

demonstrator

デモンストレーター, 抗議者

Meaning

a person who shows how something works or takes part in a public protest

Example

The demonstrators marched peacefully through the city streets.

デモ参加者は平和的に街の通りを行進しました。

C1 verb /ˈpærəlaɪz/

paralyze

麻痺させる

Meaning

to cause someone or something to lose the ability to move or function normally

Example

The sudden shock seemed to paralyze him.

突然の衝撃が彼を麻痺させたようだった。

C1 noun /ˈɡuːs.bʌmps/

goosebumps

鳥肌

Meaning

small raised bumps on the skin caused by cold, fear, or excitement

Example

The horror movie gave me goosebumps.

ホラー映画で鳥肌が立った。

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 noun /ˈɑː.kɪ.taɪp/

archetype

原型、典型

Meaning

A very typical example of a certain person or thing; an original model or prototype.

Example

This painting is the archetype of modern art.

この絵は現代アートの原型です。

C1 noun/adjective /ˈmɒnəkrəʊm/

monochrome

モノクローム

Meaning

A photograph, painting, or screen image in black and white or varying tones of one color.

Example

The old film was shot entirely in monochrome.

その古い映画は完全にモノクロームで撮影されました。

C1 noun /prɪˈrɒɡətɪv/

prerogative

特権

Meaning

a special right or privilege exclusive to a particular person or group

Example

It is the manager’s prerogative to make the final decision.

それはマネージャーの権限で最終決定を下すことです。

C1 adjective /sɑːrˈdɒnɪk/

sardonic

幸福

Meaning

Grimly mocking or cynical.

Example

She gave him a sardonic smile after hearing his excuse.

彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、自分の幸福を隠すことができませんでした。

C1 verb /jɜːrn/

yearn

切望する

Meaning

to have a deep longing or desire for something

Example

She yearned for her homeland after living abroad for years.

彼女は何年も海外に住んだ後、故郷を恋しがっていた。

C1 adjective /ˈsɒnɪk/

sonic

音速の

Meaning

Relating to or involving sound waves or speed of sound.

Example

The jet created a loud boom when it broke the sonic barrier.

ジェット機は音速の壁を越えたとき、大きな爆発音を作り出しました。

C1 noun /ˈwɪŋˌspæn/

wingspan

翼幅

Meaning

the distance from the tip of one wing to the tip of the other wing

Example

The eagle has an impressive wingspan of over two meters.

ワシの翼幅は2メートル以上です。

C1 noun /ˈpɒ̃ʃɒ̃/

penchant

傾向

Meaning

a strong or habitual liking for something or tendency to do something

Example

She has a penchant for collecting rare books.

彼女は珍しい本を集める傾向がある。

C1 adjective /ˌɪrɪˈspɛktɪv/

Irrespective

無視して; 問わず

Meaning

without taking something into account; regardless of

Example

All students will be treated equally, irrespective of their background.

すべての学生は、背景に関係なく平等に扱われます。

C1 noun kɒɡˈnɪʃ.ən

cognition

認知

Meaning

The mental action or process of acquiring knowledge and understanding through thought, experience, and the senses.

Example

Cognition plays a key role in learning.

認知は学習において重要な役割を果たします。

C1 noun /ɡluːm/

Gloom

暗闇; 悲しみ; 憂鬱

Meaning

partial or total darkness; a state of dejection or despondency

Example

The thick clouds cast a gloom over the valley, making everything appear dark and dreary.

厚い雲が谷間に暗闇を投げかけ、すべてが暗くて陰気に見えました。

C1 verb /ˈθiːəraɪz/

theorize

理論化する

Meaning

To form a theory or set of ideas to explain something.

Example

Scientists often theorize about the origins of the universe.

科学者たちはしばしば宇宙の起源について理論化します。

C1 verb /ˈkrɪsən/

christen

洗礼名を付ける

Meaning

to give a name to someone at baptism or to name something officially

Example

They christened the ship after the queen.

彼らは船に女王の名前を付けました。

C1 adjective /prəˈfjuːs/

profuse

豊富な

Meaning

existing or given in large amounts; abundant

Example

He offered profuse thanks for their timely help.

彼は時間通りに助けてくれたことに豊富な感謝を示しました。

C1 adjective fæsˈtɪd.i.əs

fastidious

几帳面な

Meaning

Very attentive to and concerned about accuracy and detail.

Example

She is fastidious about maintaining cleanliness.

彼女は清潔を保つことにとても几帳面だ。

C1 noun /nɪərˈvɑːnə/

nirvana

Meaning

A state of perfect happiness, peace, and freedom from suffering; in Buddhism, the ultimate goal of liberation.

Example

Meditation helps some people seek nirvana in their lives.

C1 verb /ɪnˈtaɪs/

entice

引きつける

Meaning

to attract or tempt someone by offering something appealing

Example

The advertisement was designed to entice customers into the store.

広告は顧客を店に引き込むためにデザインされました。

C1 noun /ˈbʌrə, ˈbʊrə/

borough

区

Meaning

A town, district, or administrative division, especially one with its own local government.

Example

Brooklyn is a borough of New York City.

ブルックリンはニューヨーク市の区です。

C1 noun /ˈpreɪsiː/

precis

要約

Meaning

A concise summary of a text or speech.

Example

The student submitted a précis of the long article.

学生は長い記事の要約を提出しました。

C1 noun /ˈstəʊ.ɪ.sɪ.zəm/

stoicism

ストイック主義

Meaning

The endurance of pain or hardship without the display of feelings and without complaint.

Example

His stoicism during hardship was admirable.

困難な時に彼のストイック主義は賞賛に値した。

C1 noun ˌdɪdʒɪˈnɛəreɪʃən

degeneration

退化

Meaning

The process of decline or deterioration in structure or function.

Example

The degeneration of brain cells leads to cognitive decline.

脳細胞の退化は認知機能の低下を引き起こします。

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 noun lɪˈkwɪd.ə.ti

liquidity

流動性

Meaning

The availability of liquid assets to a market or company; the ability to convert assets into cash quickly.

Example

Maintaining liquidity is crucial for financial stability.

流動性の維持は財務の安定性にとって重要です。

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 adjective skiˈmæt.ɪk

Schematic

図式的な、または簡潔な

Meaning

Presenting some framework or concept briefly

Example

The engineer provided a schematic diagram of the project.

エンジニアはプロジェクトのスキマティックな図を提供しました。

C1 adjective /ˈreɡ.jʊ.lə.tər.i/

Regulatory

規制

Meaning

Having the power to control or govern something through rules and regulations.

Example

The government enforces regulatory policies for financial stability.

政府は金融安定性のために規制政策を実施しています。

C1 verb /ˈɡlædən/

gladden

喜ばせる

Meaning

to make someone happy or bring joy

Example

The news of her recovery gladdened everyone.

彼女の回復のニュースは皆を喜ばせました。

C1 verb /rɪˈvoʊk/

revoke

取り消す

Meaning

To officially cancel or withdraw a decision, privilege, or right.

Example

The government decided to revoke his passport.

政府は彼のパスポートを取り消すことを決定した。

C1 adjective ɛnˈdɛm.ɪk

endemic

固有

Meaning

Native and restricted to a certain place.

Example

The Bengal tiger is endemic to the Indian subcontinent.

ベンガルタイガーはインド亜大陸に固有です。

C1 adjective ɪn ˈfleɪ.ʃə.ner.i

inflationary

インフレ的

Meaning

Characterized by or tending to cause monetary inflation; relating to rising prices.

Example

The government took measures to control inflationary pressures.

政府はインフレ圧力を制御するために措置を講じた。

C1 noun /kəmˈpʌl.ʃən/

Compulsion

強迫; 強制;

Meaning

the action or state of forcing or being forced to do something; an irresistible urge to behave in a certain way

Example

He felt a strong compulsion to check his phone every few minutes.

彼は数分おきに電話を確認したいという強迫感を感じていた。

C1 noun /ˈwɔːkɪŋ fɪʃ/

Walking-fish

ウォーキングフィッシュ

Meaning

a fish that can move on land using its fins and breathe air for extended periods

Example

The walking-fish can travel across dry land to find new water sources.

ウォーキングフィッシュは乾燥した土地を越えて新しい水源を見つけることができます。

C1 adjective/verb /ˈsiːzənd/

seasoned

経験豊富な / 味付けされた

Meaning

Experienced in a particular activity; also, flavored with spices.

Example

She is a seasoned teacher with over 20 years of experience.

彼女は20年以上の経験を持つベテランの教師です。

C1 adjective /ˈtɛn.ju.əs/

tenuous

弱い / 薄い

Meaning

Very weak, thin, or slight; lacking a strong basis.

Example

The evidence against him is quite tenuous.

彼に対する証拠はかなり弱いです。

C1 noun /ˈpiː.hən/

Peahen

メスのクジャク

Meaning

female peacock

Example

The peahen is less colorful than the male peacock.

メスのクジャクはオスよりも色が少ない。

C1 verb /ˈkɒnfɪskeɪt/

confiscate

Meaning

to take something away officially, often as a punishment

Example

The teacher confiscated the student's phone during class.

C1 noun /ˈhɜːrniə/

hernia

ヘルニア

Meaning

A medical condition where an organ pushes through the muscle or tissue holding it in place.

Example

The doctor diagnosed him with an inguinal hernia.

医者は彼に鼠径ヘルニアと診断しました。

C1 noun ˌoʊ.vɚˈɡreɪ.zɪŋ

overgrazing

過剰放牧

Meaning

The practice of allowing livestock to graze to the point of damaging vegetation.

Example

Overgrazing leads to soil erosion and loss of biodiversity.

過剰放牧は土壌の浸食と生物多様性の喪失を引き起こします。

C1 adverb /ˈsɜːrtʃɪŋli/

searchingly

探求的に

Meaning

In a way that seems to look for hidden meanings or truth.

Example

She looked at him searchingly, hoping for an honest answer.

彼女は正直な答えを望んで、探し求めるように彼を見つめた。

C1 adjective /ɪˈlʌstriəs/

illustrious

著名

Meaning

Well known, respected, and admired for past achievements.

Example

She had an illustrious career in medicine.

彼女は医学の分野で著名なキャリアを持っていた。

C1 noun /ˈtʌrɪt/

turret

大きな塔や建物の上にある小さな塔

Meaning

A small tower on top of a larger tower or building, often used in castles or fortifications.

Example

The castle was guarded by soldiers stationed in the turret.

城はタレットに駐留している兵士によって守られていた。

C1 adjective /ɪkˈstreɪ.ni.əs/

extraneous

無関係

Meaning

Not directly related or essential to the matter at hand; irrelevant.

Example

The editor removed extraneous details from the report.

編集者は報告書から無関係な詳細を削除しました。

C1 adjective /ˈsteɪtli/

stately

威厳と壮大

Meaning

Having a dignified, majestic, and impressive appearance or manner.

Example

The stately mansion stood at the end of the long driveway.

その威厳ある邸宅は長いドライブウェイの終わりに立っていました。

C1 adjective ɪˌlektrəʊmæɡˈnetɪk

electromagnetic

電磁的

Meaning

Relating to both electricity and magnetism or their interaction.

Example

Electromagnetic forces repel protons.

電磁力は陽子を反発させる。

C1 noun /ˈstɒpɪdʒ/

stoppage

停止; 中断

Meaning

The act of stopping or ceasing; a halt in operation or activity

Example

The sudden stoppage of the train caused delays for all passengers.

電車の突然の停止で、すべての乗客に遅れが生じた。

C1 verb /ˈmʌmbəl/

mumble

Meaning

To speak quietly and not clearly so that words are difficult to understand.

Example

He mumbled an apology before leaving.

C1 adjective /ræpt/

Rapt

夢中な

Meaning

completely fascinated or absorbed by what one is seeing or hearing

Example

The children listened with rapt attention to the storyteller.

子供たちは物語の語り手に夢中で耳を傾けました。

C1 verb, noun /ˈbreɪnˌwɒʃ/

brainwash

洗脳する

Meaning

to manipulate someone into adopting certain beliefs by repeated pressure or propaganda; the act or process of such manipulation

Example

The group tried to brainwash new members with constant propaganda.

その団体は新しいメンバーを洗脳しようとした。

C1 noun /təˈbuː/

taboo

Meaning

a social or cultural prohibition against certain practices or discussions

Example

Talking about money is considered a taboo in some cultures.

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 adjective /ˈʃɪp.ʃeɪp/

Shipshape

きちんと整頓された; よく整理された; 良好な状態

Meaning

neat and tidy; in good order; well-organized

Example

Everything was shipshape before the inspection.

検査の前にすべてが完璧でした。

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 noun /ˈtæn.dəm/

Tandem

タンデム自転車

Meaning

a bicycle built for two riders, one behind the other

Example

The couple enjoyed riding their tandem bicycle through the park.

カップルは公園で自分たちのタンデム自転車に乗って楽しんでいました。

C1 noun /ˈpærəbl/

parable

寓話

Meaning

A simple story used to illustrate a moral or spiritual lesson.

Example

Jesus often taught using a parable to convey deeper truths.

イエスはしばしば深い真理を伝えるために寓話を使って教えていました。

C1 adjective /səbˈdʒɛktɪv/

subjective

主観的

Meaning

based on personal feelings, tastes, or opinions rather than facts

Example

Beauty is often considered a subjective concept.

美しさはしばしば主観的な概念と見なされます。

C1 noun, adjective /ˈɡʊrmeɪ/

gourmet

グルメ

Meaning

A person who appreciates fine food and drink; also refers to high-quality food.

Example

They went to a gourmet restaurant to celebrate their anniversary.

彼らは記念日を祝うためにグルメレストランに行きました。

C1 adjective /ˌɪndɪˈskriːt/

indiscreet

軽率

Meaning

Not careful in what one says or does, likely to reveal secrets or offend.

Example

It was indiscreet of him to mention the plan in public.

公衆の面前で計画について言及するのは軽率だった。

C1 noun /plæsˈtɪsəti/

plasticity

可塑性、適応能力

Meaning

the quality of being easily shaped or molded; adaptability

Example

The brain's plasticity allows it to adapt after injury.

脳の可塑性により、怪我の後に適応することができます。

C1 noun /ˌɪntərˈdʒɛkʃən/

interjection

感嘆詞

Meaning

a word or phrase used to express sudden emotion or reaction, often standing alone

Example

Words like 'wow' and 'ouch' are common interjections in English.

'わお'や'痛っ'は英語でよく使われる感嘆詞です。

C1 noun /təˈlɛfəni/

telephony

電話技術

Meaning

the technology and systems for transmitting voice over distances by telephone

Example

Modern telephony has evolved to include internet-based calls.

現代のテレフォニーはインターネットベースの通話を含むように進化しました。

C1 noun /ˈsuːdənɪm/

pseudonym

筆名

Meaning

a fictitious name used by an author instead of their real name

Example

Mark Twain was the pseudonym of Samuel Clemens.

マーク・トウェインはサミュエル・クレメンスの筆名でした。

C1 adjective /pɑːrtʃt/

parched

極度に喉が渇いた

Meaning

extremely dry, especially because of heat or thirst

Example

After walking in the desert, he was parched with thirst.

砂漠を歩いた後、彼は極度に喉が渇いていた。

C1 noun /ˈtriːtɪs/

treatise

論文

Meaning

a formal and systematic written work dealing with a subject in detail

Example

He wrote a treatise on modern economic theory.

彼は現代経済理論に関する論文を書いた。

C1 adjective /ˈblʌdləs/

bloodless

血のない

Meaning

without bloodshed; lacking violence or vitality

Example

The revolution was surprisingly bloodless.

革命は驚くべきことに血を流さなかった。

C1 adjective /ɪnˈfleɪtɪd/

inflated

膨らんだ

Meaning

excessively increased in size, value, or importance; filled with air or gas

Example

The company faced criticism for its inflated prices.

その会社は膨らんだ価格で批判を受けました。

C1 noun /ˈbɪɡ.ət/

bigot

偏見者

Meaning

A person who is intolerant toward those holding different opinions or beliefs.

Example

He was called a bigot for refusing to listen to others' views.

他人の意見を聞こうとしなかったため、彼は偏見者と呼ばれました。

C1 noun /ˈspɛkjʊˌleɪtər/

speculator

投機家

Meaning

A person who forms theories without evidence, or invests in assets hoping for profit.

Example

The real estate speculator bought land hoping its value would rise.

不動産投機家は、土地の価値が上がることを期待して土地を購入しました。

C1 adjective /ˈniːd.ləs/

Needless

不必要な

Meaning

unnecessary; not required; without purpose

Example

The argument was needless and could have been avoided.

その議論は不必要で、避けることができたはずだ。

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 adjective ɪnɪɡˈzɔːstɪbəl

inexhaustible

尽きることのない

Meaning

Unable to be used up or worn out; limitless.

Example

His inexhaustible energy allowed him to work tirelessly on his projects.

彼の尽きることのないエネルギーは、彼がプロジェクトに休むことなく取り組むことを可能にしました。

C1 verb /aʊst/

oust

追放する

Meaning

To remove someone from a position or place of power or authority.

Example

The rebels ousted the dictator from power.

反乱者は独裁者を権力から追い出しました。

C1 adjective ˌmæk.roʊ.iː.kəˈnɒm.ɪk

macroeconomic

マクロ経済的

Meaning

Relating to the large-scale or general economic factors, such as interest rates and national productivity.

Example

Government policies impact macroeconomic stability.

政府の政策はマクロ経済的安定に影響を与える。

C1 adjective /ˌpærəˈdɒksɪkəl/

paradoxical

逆説的

Meaning

Seemingly contradictory or opposed to common sense, yet possibly true.

Example

It is paradoxical that standing is often more tiring than walking.

立っていることが歩くことよりも疲れるのは逆説的です。

C1 noun /ˈwɪmzi/

whimsy

奇抜さ

Meaning

playful or fanciful behavior or humor

Example

Her stories were full of whimsy and imagination.

彼女の話は奇抜さと想像力にあふれていました。

C1 noun /ˈmiːknəs/

Meekness

謙遜

Meaning

The quality of being quiet, gentle, and submissive

Example

His meekness was often mistaken for weakness by his colleagues.

彼の謙遜はしばしば同僚に弱さだと誤解された。

C1 verb /ˈkrʌmpəl/

crumple

くしゃくしゃにする

Meaning

to crush something into folds or wrinkles

Example

He crumpled the paper and threw it in the bin.

彼は紙をくしゃくしゃにしてゴミ箱に投げ入れました。

C1 adjective /ˈfæn.sɪ.fəl/

fanciful

幻想的, 非現実的

Meaning

overimaginative, unrealistic, or whimsical

Example

The story was too fanciful to be true.

その話はあまりにも幻想的で、本当だとは思えなかった。

C1 noun /pərˈveɪər/

purveyor

Meaning

a person or business that supplies goods, services, or information

Example

He is a well-known purveyor of fine wines.

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 noun /ˈfʊtˌnoʊt/

foot-note

脚注

Meaning

A note of reference, explanation, or comment placed at the bottom of a page.

Example

The author included a foot-note to explain the historical context.

著者は歴史的な文脈を説明するために脚注を追加しました。

C1 verb /ˈflɪk.ər/

flicker

ちらつく

Meaning

to shine unsteadily or waver between light and dark

Example

The candle flickered in the wind.

ろうそくが風でちらついていた。

C1 adjective /ɡlaɪˈsiː.mɪk/

glycemic

グルコースに関連

Meaning

Relating to the presence of glucose in the blood and how foods affect blood sugar levels.

Example

High-glycemic foods cause a rapid increase in blood sugar.

高グリセミック食品は血糖値を急激に上昇させます。

C1 adjective ɪɡˈzɛmpləri

exemplary

模範的

Meaning

Serving as a desirable model; representing the best of its kind.

Example

She was praised for her exemplary work ethic and dedication.

彼女はその模範的な仕事倫理と献身に対して賞賛されました。

C1 adjective /ˈvæljuːləs/

valueless

無価値

Meaning

having no worth, importance, or usefulness

Example

The old broken phone was considered valueless.

壊れた古い電話は無価値だと見なされました。

C1 noun /stents/

stents

ステント

Meaning

Small mesh tubes used to treat narrow or blocked arteries.

Example

Stents were successfully placed using robotic techniques.

ステントはロボット技術を使って成功裏に配置されました。

C1 noun /dɪˈmiːnər/

demeanour

態度

Meaning

a person's outward behavior or appearance

Example

Her calm demeanour impressed everyone during the meeting.

会議中、彼女の落ち着いた態度は皆に印象を与えました。

C1 verb /ˈɒs.ɪ.leɪt/

oscillate

二つの点または状態の間で前後に動くまたは揺れる

Meaning

To swing or move back and forth between two points or states

Example

The stock market tends to oscillate during uncertain times.

株式市場は不確実な時期に振動しがちです。

C1 noun ˈɛf.lu.ənt

effluent

排水または汚染された液体

Meaning

Liquid waste or sewage discharged into a river or the sea.

Example

Factory effluent contaminates nearby rivers and lakes.

工場の排水は近くの川や湖を汚染します。

C1 noun /ˈmæntl̩/

mantle

マント, 責任

Meaning

A cloak or covering; also the layer of the earth between the crust and the core.

Example

The leader assumed the mantle of responsibility.

リーダーは責任の重みを担った。

C1 noun rɪˈfaɪnmənt

refinement

精練

Meaning

The process of removing impurities or unwanted elements from a substance.

Example

His manners showed a refinement that made him stand out in any crowd.

彼のマナーは精練されたもので、どんな群衆の中でも目立っていた。

C1 adjective /ˈstɛr.aɪl/

sterile

無菌

Meaning

Free from bacteria or other living microorganisms; incapable of producing offspring.

Example

The surgeon worked in a sterile environment to avoid infection.

外科医は感染を防ぐために無菌環境で働いた。

C1 noun /ˈfɔːreɪ/

foray

突撃 / 初めての試み

Meaning

A sudden short attack or attempt, especially into new activity or territory.

Example

The company made its first foray into the international market.

その会社は国際市場への初めての進出を果たした。

C1 verb əˈblɪt.ə.reɪt

obliterate

完全に破壊する

Meaning

To destroy utterly; wipe out completely, to erase or remove something completely.

Example

The storm obliterated entire villages.

嵐は村全体を完全に破壊しました。

C1 adverb /ˈmiːk.li/

Meekly

従順に; おとなしく

Meaning

in a quiet, gentle way; without resistance or protest

Example

He meekly accepted the criticism without arguing.

彼は反論せずに従順に批判を受け入れた。

C1 verb /ˈkæptɪveɪt/

captivate

魅了する、引きつける

Meaning

to attract and hold the interest of; to charm or fascinate

Example

Her beautiful voice captivated the audience.

彼女の美しい声は観客を魅了した。

C1 adjective /ˌsɛlf əbˈzɔːrbd/

self-absorbed

自己中心的

Meaning

Excessively preoccupied with oneself and one’s own thoughts, feelings, or interests.

Example

He was too self-absorbed to notice his friend's distress.

彼は友達の苦しみに気づかないほど自己中心的だった。

C1 adjective /ˈhæpləs/

hapless

不運な, 不幸な

Meaning

unfortunate, unlucky, deserving pity

Example

The hapless traveler lost his passport on the very first day.

不運な旅行者は、初日にパスポートを失くしました。

C1 noun /ˈθʌroʊˌbrɛd/

thoroughbred

純血種の馬

Meaning

a horse of pure and recognized breed; a person of good breeding or education

Example

The jockey rode a fast thoroughbred in the race.

ジョッキーはレースで速いサラブレッドに乗った。

C1 adjective ˌkwɪn.tɪˈsen.ʃəl

quintessential

典型的または最も完璧な例

Meaning

representing the most perfect or typical example of a quality or class.

Example

The artist's work is the quintessential example of modernism.

アーティストの作品はモダニズムの典型的な例です。