B2 noun /ˈkrɪstəl/

crystal

クリスタル

Meaning

a clear, transparent mineral or glass that forms a solid structure with regular patterns

Example

She wore a necklace made of sparkling crystal.

彼女はきらめくクリスタルのネックレスを身につけていました。

C1 adjective ˈɪn.tər.ɪm

interim

暫定的

Meaning

In or for the intervening period; provisional or temporary.

Example

Interim governments manage transitional phases.

暫定政府は移行段階を管理します。

C2 noun /ˈlændˌhoʊl.dər/

landholder

土地所有者

Meaning

a person who owns land, especially in large amounts

Example

The landholder leased part of his property to local farmers.

土地所有者は自分の財産の一部を地元の農民に貸しました。

C1 noun /kənˈtɪn.ju.əns/

continuance

継続

Meaning

the state of continuing or being prolonged; persistence

Example

The continuance of the project depended on securing additional funding.

プロジェクトの継続は追加資金の確保に依存していました。

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。

C1 noun /əˈstrɑː.lə.dʒər/

Astrologer

占星術師

Meaning

a person who studies astrology and makes predictions based on the positions of stars and planets

Example

The astrologer predicted good fortune in her future.

その占星術師は、彼女の未来に良い運命があると予測しました。

A1 adjective /oʊˈkeɪ/

ok

わかった

Meaning

used to indicate agreement, approval, or understanding

Example

Okay, let's go to the park.

わかった、じゃあ公園に行こう。

A2 noun ˈfɔːrɪsts

Forests

森

Meaning

Large areas covered with trees and undergrowth, providing natural habitats for wildlife.

Example

Forests provide shelter and food for butterflies.

森は蝶々にとって避難所と食料を提供します。

B1 noun ˈseɪ.vɪŋ

saving

貯金

Meaning

The practice of keeping and accumulating money for future use rather than spending it immediately.

Example

Regular saving habits ensure financial security.

定期的な貯金習慣は、財政的な安全を確保します。

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。

A1 pronoun /hiː/

he

彼 (男性)

Meaning

used to refer to a male person or animal already mentioned or easily identified

Example

He is my best friend.

彼は私の親友です。

B1 adjective /ˈrʊr.əl/

Rural

田舎の

Meaning

relating to the countryside; characteristic of farming or country life

Example

She grew up in a rural area far from the city.

彼女は街から遠く離れた田舎の地域で育ちました。

B2 noun ˌkɒn.ekˈtɪv.ɪ.ti

connectivity

接続性

Meaning

The state of being connected or interconnected; the capacity for the interconnection of platforms, systems, and applications.

Example

Improved connectivity boosts economic development.

改善された接続性が経済発展を促進します。

C1 noun /ˈhed.weɪ/

Headway

進展; 前進; 発展

Meaning

forward movement or progress, especially when this is slow or difficult

Example

Despite the challenges, the research team made significant headway in developing the new vaccine.

挑戦にもかかわらず、研究チームは新しいワクチンの開発において重要な進展を遂げました。

C1 noun /læps/

Lapse

一時的な失敗; ラプス;

Meaning

a temporary failure of concentration, memory, or judgment; the termination of a right or privilege

Example

There was a brief lapse in security that allowed the intruder to enter the building.

セキュリティに一時的な欠陥があり、それが侵入者を建物に入れることを許可しました。

C1 adjective /ˌhæpˈhæz.ɚd/

haphazard

無秩序

Meaning

Lacking any obvious principle of organization; random.

Example

His haphazard approach led to project failure.

彼の無秩序なアプローチはプロジェクトの失敗を引き起こした。

C1 adjective /skænt/

Scant

わずかな

Meaning

barely sufficient; inadequate; small in amount

Example

There was scant evidence to support his claim.

彼の主張を支持する証拠はほとんどなかった。

C1 adjective /bræʃ/

brash

図々しい

Meaning

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

Example

His brash comments offended many people at the meeting.

彼の図々しいコメントは会議で多くの人々を怒らせました。

C2 noun /prɪˈpɒndərəns/

preponderance

優位性

Meaning

The quality or fact of being greater in number, quantity, or importance.

Example

There was a preponderance of evidence against the defendant.

被告に対する証拠の優位性があった。

C1 noun/verb /ˈfʌrəʊ/

furrow

Meaning

A long narrow trench made in the ground by a plow; to make wrinkles or grooves.

Example

The farmer plowed furrows in the field.

C2 noun /ˈɡeɪm.stər/

gamester

プレイヤー

Meaning

A person who plays games, especially one who plays them skillfully or professionally.

Example

The old tavern was filled with gamesters competing in cards and dice.

古い酒場はカードとサイコロで競い合うプレイヤーで賑わっていました。

C2 noun, adjective, verb /ˈrɛprəˌbeɪt/

reprobate

Meaning

A person of immoral character; to express disapproval of; morally corrupt.

Example

The old reprobate spent his days gambling and drinking.

C2 adjective /bɒmˈbæstɪk/

bombastic

派手な

Meaning

using pompous or inflated language with little meaning

Example

The professor’s bombastic lecture impressed no one.

教授の派手な講義は誰にも印象を与えませんでした。

A2 noun /ˈtɛlɪfəʊn/

telephone

電話

Meaning

a system for transmitting voices over a distance using wire or radio, typically for communication.

Example

I need to make a telephone call to my friend.

友達に電話をかけなければならない。

C2 noun /ˈreɪləri/

raillery

友好的な冗談

Meaning

good-humored teasing or joking

Example

Their friendship was full of light-hearted raillery.

彼らの友情は軽い冗談で満ちていました。

A2 conjunction /ðoʊ/

though

それでも

Meaning

used to introduce a fact that makes the main statement of the sentence seem surprising or unexpected

Example

Though it was raining, they still went outside.

雨が降っていたにもかかわらず、彼らは外に出た。

C1 noun /pʌnˈdʒɑː.bi/

Punjabi

パンジャビ

Meaning

a traditional long shirt worn in South Asia, typically loose-fitting

Example

He wore a white punjabi for the festival celebration.

彼は祭りのために白いパンジャビを着ていました。

C1 noun /ˈhaɪndsaɪt/

hindsight

後知恵

Meaning

Understanding of a situation only after it has happened.

Example

With the benefit of hindsight, we realized the decision was a mistake.

後知恵で、私たちはその決断が間違いだったことに気づきました。

B2 verb /bɑːrk/

bark

吠える

Meaning

to make a sharp sound like a dog; to speak angrily

Example

The dog barks at strangers.

犬は見知らぬ人に吠える。

B1 adjective /ˈɡɪl.ti/

Guilty

有罪

Meaning

having committed a crime or offense; feeling responsible for wrongdoing

Example

She felt guilty about lying to her parents.

彼女は両親に嘘をついたことに対して有罪だと感じていた。

C1 noun /ˈræmpɑːrt/

rampart

城壁

Meaning

a defensive wall of a castle or fort

Example

The soldiers stood on the rampart, watching the enemy approach.

兵士たちは城壁に立ち、敵が近づくのを見守っていました。

C2 adjective /ˈpjʊəraɪl/

puerile

幼稚な

Meaning

childishly silly or immature

Example

His puerile jokes annoyed the audience.

彼の幼稚な冗談は観客をうんざりさせた。

C1 adjective dɪ ˈskrɛʃ.ən.er.i

discretionary

裁量の

Meaning

Available for use at the discretion of the user; not required or mandatory.

Example

He set aside some discretionary income for travel.

彼は旅行のためにいくらかの裁量所得を取っておいた。

C1 adjective /ˌɪndɪˈspjuːtəbəl/

Indisputable

議論の余地がない; 否定できない; 確定的

Meaning

impossible to deny or argue against; undeniable; certain

Example

The evidence against him was indisputable.

彼に対する証拠は議論の余地がなかった。

B2 adjective /æpt/

apt

適切な

Meaning

Appropriate or suitable; having a natural tendency or quick to learn.

Example

She is an apt student who quickly understands new concepts.

彼女は新しい概念をすぐに理解できる適切な学生です。

C1 noun /hɪpˈnoʊsɪs/

hypnosis

ヒプノシス

Meaning

A trance-like state of consciousness usually induced by suggestion.

Example

She underwent hypnosis to overcome her fear of flying.

彼女は飛行機恐怖症を克服するためにヒプノシスを受けました。

B2 noun /diˈoʊ.dər.ənt/

Deodorant

デオドラント

Meaning

a substance that removes or conceals unpleasant smells, especially bodily odors

Example

She applied deodorant before going to the gym to stay fresh during workout.

彼女はジムに行く前に、トレーニング中にさっぱりとした状態を保つためにデオドラントを塗りました。

C1 adjective /ˈpɛndənt/

pendent

吊るす

Meaning

hanging down or suspended

Example

The pendent branches touched the ground.

吊るす枝が地面に触れました。

B2 noun ɪˈmɪʃ.ənz

emissions

排出

Meaning

The production and discharge of something, especially gas, heat, light, or radiation.

Example

Carbon emissions are rising globally.

炭素排出は世界中で増加しています。

C2 adjective /ʌnˈtiːtʃəbəl/

unteachable

教えられない

Meaning

not able or willing to learn; resistant to instruction or guidance

Example

He was so stubborn that he became almost unteachable.

彼はとても頑固で、ほとんど教えられない状態だった。

A2 noun /ˈfiːtʃər/

feature

特徴

Meaning

a distinctive attribute or aspect of something; a characteristic

Example

The new phone has a unique camera feature.

新しい電話にはユニークなカメラの特徴があります。

B1 verb /ədˈmaɪər/

admire

賞賛する

Meaning

To respect, appreciate, or look up to someone or something.

Example

I really admire her dedication to education.

私は本当に彼女の教育への献身を賞賛します。

B1 noun /twɪst/

Twist

回転; ねじれ; 曲がり;

Meaning

a turn, curve, or bend; an unexpected development; a dance

Example

The story had an unexpected twist at the end.

話は最後に予期しない展開を迎えました。

B2 noun /kənˈtroʊlər/

controller

コントローラー

Meaning

a person or device that manages, directs, or regulates something

Example

The game controller made it easy to play the video game.

ゲームコントローラーはビデオゲームを簡単にプレイできるようにしました。

C2 adjective /ɪnˈsuːsiənt/

insouciant

無頓着

Meaning

Showing a casual lack of concern; carefree.

Example

He gave an insouciant shrug and walked away.

彼は無頓着に肩をすくめて、歩き去った。

C1 adjective /ɡroʊˈtɛsk/

grotesque

Meaning

comically or repulsively ugly or distorted

Example

The sculpture was so grotesque that it frightened the children.

A1 adjective /ˈtʃɒk.lət/

Chocolate

チョコレート色

Meaning

a dark brown color like chocolate; the color of cocoa

Example

The chocolate brown sofa looks elegant in the living room.

チョコレート色のソファはリビングルームでエレガントに見えます。

C2 noun /ˈmædʒɪstrəsi/

magistracy

裁判所の事務所

Meaning

The office, authority, or district of a magistrate.

Example

He was proud to serve in the local magistracy for over a decade.

彼は10年以上にわたって地元の裁判所の事務所で働いていることを誇りに思っていました。

C2 verb /ˈmʌfəl/

muffle

抑える

Meaning

to make a sound quieter or less distinct; to cover or wrap something to reduce noise or warmth

Example

She tried to muffle her laughter with a scarf.

彼女はスカーフで笑い声を抑えようとした。

B1 noun /ʃrɪmp/

Shrimp

エビ

Meaning

a small marine crustacean with a slender body and long legs

Example

We ordered grilled shrimp with garlic butter for dinner.

私たちは夕食にガーリックバターで焼いたエビを注文しました。

C1 adjective /ˌhæpi ɡoʊ ˈlʌki/

happy-go-lucky

おおらかで、気楽な、無頓着な

Meaning

cheerfully unconcerned about the future; carefree

Example

She has a happy-go-lucky attitude and never worries about tomorrow.

彼女はハピゴーラッキーな態度を持っており、明日のことを心配することはありません。

B2 verb /ˈtrænsplænt/

transplant

移植する

Meaning

to move something, especially a plant or organ, from one place to another

Example

The doctors transplanted a kidney into the patient.

医師たちは患者に腎臓を移植しました。

C1 adjective /ˈsɜːrpənˌtiːn/

serpentine

蛇行の

Meaning

Having the shape, movement, or qualities of a serpent; winding or twisting.

Example

The road took a serpentine path through the mountains.

その道は山を通り、蛇行する道を取った。

C2 noun (plural) /ˌmæk.ɪˈneɪ.ʃənz/

machinations

陰謀

Meaning

complicated and secret plans, often intended to cause harm

Example

The politician was brought down by his own machinations.

その政治家は自分の陰謀によって倒れた。

C1 adjective /ɪˈrɛfjʊtəbəl/

Irrefutable

反論できない

Meaning

impossible to deny or disprove; undeniable

Example

The evidence against him was irrefutable.

彼に対する証拠は否定できないものでした。

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。

C1 noun /ˌhaɪ.roʊˈɡlɪf.ɪks/

hieroglyphics

ヒエログリフ

Meaning

a system of writing using pictures or symbols, used especially by ancient Egyptians

Example

The tomb walls were covered with Egyptian hieroglyphics.

墓の壁にはエジプトのヒエログリフが刻まれていた。

B1 verb /kənˈɡrætʃʊleɪt/

congratulate

お祝いする

Meaning

to praise someone for an achievement or for a special occasion

Example

I want to congratulate you on your promotion.

私はあなたの昇進を祝いたいです。

B2 adjective /ˈwɜːrθləs/

Worthless

無価値な; 役に立たない

Meaning

having no value; useless

Example

The old computer became worthless after the new software updates.

新しいソフトウェアのアップデート後、古いコンピュータは無価値になった。

C2 noun /ˌrɛprɪˈhɛnʃən/

reprehension

叱責

Meaning

The act of rebuking or criticizing severely.

Example

The teacher’s reprehension of the student’s behavior was justified.

教師の学生の行動に対する叱責は正当であった。

B2 noun /ɔːˈtɒn.ə.məs ˈviː.ɪ.kəlz/

autonomous vehicles

自動運転車

Meaning

Vehicles that can operate and move without human intervention or control.

Example

Autonomous vehicles are revolutionizing the future of transport.

自動運転車は交通の未来を革新しています。

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。

C1 verb /ˈlɛdʒɪsˌleɪt/

legislate

立法する

Meaning

to make or enact laws

Example

The government plans to legislate new safety standards.

政府は新しい安全基準を制定する計画です。

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。

C2 noun /ˈplɔːdɪts/

plaudits

賛辞

Meaning

expressions of praise or approval

Example

The scientist received plaudits from the international community.

その科学者は国際社会から賛辞を受けました。

B2 verb /skoʊld/

scold

叱る

Meaning

to criticize angrily; to rebuke

Example

The teacher scolded the students for being late.

先生は遅刻した学生を叱りました。

C2 noun /ˌæntɪˈtɒksɪn/

antitoxin

抗毒素

Meaning

A substance that neutralizes a specific toxin in the body.

Example

The doctor administered an antitoxin to counter the snake venom.

医師は蛇の毒を無効にするために抗毒素を投与しました。

C1 adjective /ˈrɛtɪsənt/

reticent

控えめ

Meaning

not revealing one's thoughts or feelings readily; reserved

Example

She was reticent about her personal life.

彼女は自分の個人的な生活について控えめでした。

B2 noun /prəˈmoʊ.tər/

promoter

プロモーター

Meaning

A person or organization that helps to organize or finance an event, business, or product launch.

Example

The promoter organized a concert for the new band.

プロモーターは新しいバンドのためにコンサートを組織しました。

C1 noun ˈsɪmbəlɪzəm

symbolism

象徴主義

Meaning

The use of symbols to represent ideas or qualities.

Example

The use of symbolism in the novel is masterful.

小説でのシンボリズムの使い方は見事です。

C1 noun /ɡɔːrd/

Gourd

カボチャ

Meaning

a climbing plant with large fruits that have hard shells when dried

Example

The bottle gourd curry was delicious and nutritious.

瓶型カボチャカレーは美味しくて栄養豊富でした。

B2 noun /ʃɪt/

shit

うんこ

Meaning

a vulgar term for feces or excrement

Example

The dog made a mess by leaving its shit on the floor.

犬は床にうんこを残して散らかしました。

B2 adjective /ˈvɜː.bəl/

verbal

口頭の、言葉で表現された

Meaning

Relating to or in the form of words; spoken rather than written.

Example

Verbal communication is essential in most situations.

口頭コミュニケーションはほとんどの状況で重要です。

B1 noun /ɛr pəˈluːʃən/

air pollution

大気汚染

Meaning

The presence of harmful or poisonous substances in the air, typically caused by industrial processes, vehicle emissions, or other human activities.

Example

Air pollution from factories led to the first environmental movement.

工場からの大気汚染が最初の環境運動を引き起こしました。

C2 noun /bɜːrˈlɛsk/

burlesque

バーレスク

Meaning

A humorous and exaggerated imitation of a serious work; a type of theatrical entertainment involving comedy and parody.

Example

The play was a clever burlesque of traditional opera.

その劇は伝統的なオペラの巧妙なバーレスクでした。

C1 adverb /ˈnoʊɪŋli/

knowingly

故意に

Meaning

in a way that shows you are aware of something; intentionally

Example

She knowingly kept the secret from her friends.

彼女は故意に友達に秘密を隠しました。

B2 conjunction /wɛərˈæz/

whereas

〜一方で

Meaning

used to introduce a contrast or comparison between two facts

Example

She prefers tea, whereas he likes coffee.

彼女はお茶が好きですが、彼はコーヒーが好きです。

B2 adjective /ˈlaɪ.ə.bəl/

Liable

責任がある; 義務がある;

Meaning

legally responsible; accountable; obligated

Example

The company is liable for any damages caused by their defective products.

その会社は欠陥商品によって引き起こされた損害に責任があります。

B2 noun /ˈleð.ər/

Leather

革

Meaning

animal skin that has been treated to preserve it and make it suitable for use

Example

He bought a leather jacket from the store.

彼は店でレザージャケットを買った。

B1 noun /ˈpɪkʌp/

pickup

オープンバックの小型トラック; 何かを集めたり改善したりする行為

Meaning

a small truck with an open back; the act of collecting or improving something

Example

The company scheduled a pickup for the returned goods.

会社は返却された商品を引き取る予定でした。

B2 noun /saɪˈkaɪətrɪst/

psychiatrist

精神科医

Meaning

a medical doctor specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of mental illness

Example

The psychiatrist prescribed medication for the patient’s anxiety.

精神科医は患者の不安に対して薬を処方しました。

B1 adjective /ʌnˈnoʊn/

Unknown

未知

Meaning

not known or identified; unfamiliar

Example

The author of this letter remains unknown.

この手紙の著者は不明のままです。

B1 noun /ˈbɒksər/

boxer

ボクサー; ボクサーパンツ; ボクサー犬

Meaning

a person who fights in the sport of boxing; a type of short loose-fitting underwear; a breed of medium-to-large dog

Example

The boxer trained hard every morning before the championship match.

そのボクサーはチャンピオンシップの前に毎朝厳しく練習した。

C1 noun /ˈtɜː.mɔɪl/

turmoil

混乱

Meaning

A state of great disturbance, confusion, or uncertainty.

Example

The political turmoil led to mass protests.

政治的な混乱は大規模な抗議行動を引き起こした。

B2 noun /əkˌsɛs.əˈbɪl.ə.ti/

accessibility

アクセシビリティ

Meaning

Accessibility or availability, easy availability of any place or service.

Example

Improved accessibility helps people with disabilities.

改善されたアクセシビリティは、障害を持つ人々を助けます。

B2 noun /əˈnætəmi/

anatomy

解剖学

Meaning

the study of the structure of living things, especially the human body

Example

She is studying human anatomy at medical school.

彼女は医学校で人体解剖学を学んでいます。

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 adjective /ˌpriːməˈtjʊər/

premature

早すぎる

Meaning

Happening or done before the usual or proper time.

Example

His decision to quit the job was premature.

彼の仕事を辞める決断は早すぎた。

B2 adverb /kənˈsɪstəntli/

consistently

一貫して

Meaning

in a way that does not vary; regularly and dependably

Example

She has been performing consistently well in her studies.

彼女は学業で一貫して良い成績を収めています。

C2 noun /əˈkjuːtnəs/

acuteness

鋭敏さ；深刻さ

Meaning

sharpness of mind or senses; severity or intensity of a condition

Example

Her acuteness allowed her to notice details others missed.

彼女の鋭敏さは他の人が見逃した細部に気づかせた。

C1 adjective, noun /ˈsɛlɪbət/

celibate

Meaning

abstaining from marriage and sexual relations; a person who does so

Example

He chose to remain celibate for religious reasons.

B2 preposition /əˈmɪd/

amid

中で

Meaning

in the middle of or surrounded by something

Example

The team stayed calm amid the chaos.

チームは混乱の中で冷静を保った。

C1 adjective /frəˈtɜːrnəl/

fraternal

Meaning

Relating to brothers or brotherhood; friendly and supportive.

Example

The two nations maintain a fraternal relationship.

B1 verb /dɪˈliːt/

delete

Meaning

to remove or erase something, especially written or recorded information

Example

He accidentally deleted all the files from his computer.

C1 verb /rɪˈpʌls/

repulse

撃退する / 嫌悪感を引き起こす

Meaning

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

Example

The army managed to repulse the enemy attack.

軍隊は敵の攻撃を撃退することに成功した。

C1 noun /ˈmuːdi.nəs/

moodiness

気まぐれ

Meaning

The state of being frequently subject to changes in mood, especially irritability or sadness.

Example

Her moodiness made it difficult to predict how she would react.

彼女の気まぐれは、彼女がどのように反応するかを予測するのを難しくしました。

B2 verb /ˈsɪmplɪfaɪ/

simplify

簡単にする

Meaning

to make easier to understand or do; to reduce complexity

Example

The teacher simplified the complex equation for the students.

教師は生徒のために複雑な方程式を簡単にしました。

B1 noun /ˈlek.tʃər/

Lecture

講義

Meaning

an educational talk to an audience, especially to students in a university or college

Example

The professor gave an interesting lecture on history.

教授は歴史について興味深いレクチャーを行いました。

C1 noun /ˈprɒvɪdəns/

providence

神の摂理

Meaning

the protective care of God or nature as a spiritual power; foresight or prudence

Example

They believed their survival was due to divine providence.

彼らは自分たちの生存が神の摂理によるものであると信じていました。

C2 noun /ˌɡaɪnəˈkɒkrəsi/

gynecocracy

女性支配

Meaning

a society or government ruled by women

Example

The ancient tribe was known for its gynecocracy, where women held all positions of power.

その古代の部族は、女性がすべての権力を握るギネコクラシーで知られていました。

A1 noun /tɔɪ/

toy

おもちゃ

Meaning

an object for children to play with

Example

The child received a toy car for his birthday.

その子は誕生日におもちゃの車をもらいました。

C2 adjective /ˈɡæŋ.ɡli/

gangly

高くて不器用

Meaning

Tall, thin, and awkward in movement or appearance.

Example

The gangly teenager stumbled while trying to dance.

不器用なティーンエイジャーはダンスしようとしたときにつまずきました。

C1 noun /dɪˈlɪriəm/

delirium

錯乱

Meaning

An acutely disturbed state of mind characterized by restlessness, illusions, and incoherence.

Example

The patient experienced delirium after the surgery due to the strong medication.

患者は手術後、強い薬物の影響で錯乱状態を経験しました。

C1 noun /vərˈnækjələr/

vernacular

方言

Meaning

the language or dialect spoken by ordinary people in a particular region

Example

He gave his speech in the local vernacular so everyone could understand.

彼は地元の方言でスピーチをしたので、誰でも理解できました。

C2 verb /ˈdʒɛsteɪt/

gestate

妊娠

Meaning

to carry and develop in the womb during pregnancy; to develop an idea over a period of time

Example

The mother whale gestates her calf for over a year.

母クジラは1年以上にわたって子クジラを妊娠し、発展させます。

C1 adjective /fərˈlɔːrn/

forlorn

孤独な, 絶望的な

Meaning

extremely sad, lonely, or abandoned

Example

The abandoned puppy looked so forlorn in the rain.

放置された子犬は雨の中でとても悲しそうに見えました。

C2 noun /ˈdɛswɪˌtuːd/

desuetude

廃止

Meaning

a state of disuse or inactivity

Example

The old law has fallen into desuetude.

古い法律は廃止されました。

B2 noun /kɒt/

Cot

コット

Meaning

a small bed, especially a portable one or one for a baby

Example

The baby sleeps peacefully in her cot.

赤ちゃんは彼女のコットで安らかに眠っています。

C1 adjective /kweɪnt/

quaint

古風で魅力的な

Meaning

attractively unusual or old-fashioned

Example

They stayed in a quaint little cottage by the sea.

彼らは海の近くの趣のある小さな小屋に泊まりました。

B2 noun /ˈθɪk.nəs/

thickness

厚さ

Meaning

The measure of how thick or dense something is

Example

The thickness of the book made it hard to carry.

その本の厚さのため、持ち運びが大変だった。

C2 adjective /ˈlæk.ti.əl/

lacteal

ミルクに関連するまたはミルクのような

Meaning

Relating to or resembling milk; conveying chyle or milky fluid.

Example

The lacteal vessels in the small intestine absorb dietary fats.

小腸の乳腺血管が食事の脂肪を吸収します。

B2 noun ɪˈfɪʃ.ən.si

efficiency

効率

Meaning

The state or quality of being efficient; achieving maximum productivity with minimum wasted effort or expense.

Example

Efficiency in communication is crucial for businesses.

コミュニケーションにおける効率はビジネスにとって重要です。

B1 noun /baɪˈɒlədʒi/

biology

生物学

Meaning

The scientific study of living organisms.

Example

Biology explains how plants and animals function.

生物学は植物や動物がどのように機能するかを説明します。

B2 adjective /ˈtʃaɪld.laɪk/

Childlike

子供のような; 無邪気で信頼しやすい; 純粋でシンプル

Meaning

innocent and trusting like a child; having the good qualities of a child; pure and simple

Example

She maintained a childlike wonder about the world around her.

彼女は周りの世界について子供のような驚きを保っていました。

C1 verb /əˈnʌl/

annul

取り消す

Meaning

to declare something legally invalid or cancel it

Example

The court decided to annul the marriage due to fraud.

裁判所は詐欺のために結婚を取り消すことを決定しました。

C1 adjective /dɪsˈkwaɪətɪŋ/

disquieting

不安を引き起こす

Meaning

Causing worry, unease, or anxiety.

Example

The news report was deeply disquieting to the public.

そのニュース報告は公衆にとって非常に不安を引き起こすものでした。

A2 adjective /ˈpɒp.jʊ.lər/

senator

上院議員

Meaning

a member of a senate, especially in a legislative body

Example

The senator spoke passionately about environmental policies.

そのセネターは環境政策について情熱的に話しました。

B2 adjective /ˈrɪɡ.ər.əs/

rigorous

厳格な

Meaning

Extremely thorough and demanding in analysis or practice.

Example

A rigorous study plan helps students achieve better results.

厳格な学習計画は、学生がより良い結果を得るのに役立ちます。

B2 noun /ˈkɒntræktər/

contractor

請負業者

Meaning

a person or company that agrees to provide materials or labor to perform a service or do a job

Example

The contractor completed the building project on time.

請負業者は建設プロジェクトを期限内に完了しました。

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。