B2 noun ˌkʌl.tɪˈveɪ.ʃən

cultivation

栽培

Meaning

The practice of preparing and using land for crops or gardening; the action of improving or developing something.

Example

The cultivation of organic crops has increased worldwide.

有機作物の栽培は世界中で増加しています。

B2 adjective /dɪˈsaɪsɪv/

decisive

決定的

Meaning

Having the ability to make decisions quickly and effectively; determining the outcome.

Example

Her decisive action saved the company from collapse.

彼女の決定的な行動が会社を崩壊から救った。

B2 adjective /ʌnˈlɪmɪtɪd/

unlimited

無制限

Meaning

without any limits or restrictions

Example

The internet plan offers unlimited data for the whole month.

インターネットプランは1ヶ月間の無制限データを提供します。

B2 noun /prɪˈskrɪpʃən/

prescription

処方箋

Meaning

A written order from a doctor for the preparation and administration of a medicine; also, a recommendation or authoritative rule.

Example

The doctor gave her a prescription for antibiotics.

医者は彼女に抗生物質の処方箋を出しました。

B2 verb/noun /ˌdɪsrɪˈɡɑːrd/

disregard

軽蔑

Meaning

To ignore something; lack of consideration or respect for something.

Example

He disregarded the warning signs and kept driving.

彼は警告のサインを無視して運転し続けました。

B2 noun /nɒt/

Knot

結び目

Meaning

a fastening made by tying a piece of string, rope, or something similar; a hard mass in wood

Example

The sailor tied a secure knot to anchor the boat safely.

船乗りはボートを安全に停泊させるためにしっかりとしたノットを結びました。

B2 verb /ʃrɪŋk/

shrink

縮む

Meaning

to become smaller in size; to draw back in fear

Example

The sweater shrank after washing in hot water.

セーターは熱い水で洗った後、縮んだ。

B2 verb /straɪv/

strive

努力する

Meaning

To make great efforts to achieve or obtain something.

Example

She strives to be the best student in her class.

彼女はクラスで最も優れた生徒になるよう努めている。

B2 noun /ɪkˈsploʊʒən/

explosion

爆発

Meaning

a violent burst or release of energy, often causing damage and noise

Example

The explosion shook the entire neighborhood.

爆発は近隣一帯を揺さぶった。

B2 noun ˈkrɪp.toʊˌkɝː.ən.si

cryptocurrency

暗号通貨

Meaning

Decentralized digital currency operated using blockchain technology.

Example

Bitcoin is the most popular cryptocurrency in the market.

ビットコインは市場で最も人気のある暗号通貨です。

B2 noun /ˈkæʒ.u.əl.ti/

Casualty

犠牲者; 負傷者; 損失

Meaning

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

Example

The hospital treated many casualties from the car accident.

病院は車の事故からの多くの負傷者を治療しました。

B2 noun /ˌkɑː.bəʊˈhaɪ.dreɪts/

carbohydrates

炭水化物

Meaning

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

Example

Whole grains are a great source of healthy carbohydrates.

全粒穀物は健康的なカーボハイドレートの素晴らしい源です。

B2 noun /ˈædvərtaɪzər/

advertiser

広告主

Meaning

a person or company that advertises a product, service, or event

Example

The advertiser paid millions for a Super Bowl commercial spot.

広告主はスーパーボウルのコマーシャルに何百万ドルも支払った。

B2 adjective /ɪkˈskluːdɪd/

Excluded

除外された; 追放された

Meaning

not included; left out; barred from participation

Example

He felt excluded from the group activities and conversations.

彼はグループ活動や会話から除外されたと感じていた。

B2 adjective /ræʃ/

rash

軽率, 無謀

Meaning

Acting quickly without careful consideration; reckless.

Example

It was a rash decision to invest without research.

調査なしで投資するのは無謀な決断だった。

B2 adverb /əˈten.tɪv.li/

Attentively

注意深く

Meaning

with careful attention; in a focused manner

Example

She listened attentively to her teacher's instructions.

彼女は先生の指示を注意深く聞いた。

B2 verb /ˈfɪltər/

filter

フィルター

Meaning

to pass a substance through a device to remove unwanted material or to selectively pass certain items

Example

She used a coffee filter to separate the grounds from the liquid.

彼女は液体から粉を分けるためにコーヒーフィルターを使った。

B2 noun /əˈmɛnəti/

amenity

アメニティ

Meaning

a useful or pleasant facility or feature of a place

Example

The apartment has every amenity needed for comfortable living.

アパートには快適な生活のために必要なすべてのアメニティがあります。

B2 verb ˈel.ɪ.veɪt

elevate

高める、上げる、より重要または印象的なレベルに引き上げる

Meaning

To lift to a higher position; to raise to a more important or impressive level.

Example

Good leadership can elevate team performance.

良いリーダーシップはチームのパフォーマンスを高めることができます。

B2 noun /lɔːɡ/

Log

丸太

Meaning

a piece of a dead or felled tree trunk or branch, especially one stripped of bark

Example

They sat on a log by the campfire.

彼らはキャンプファイヤーのそばで丸太に座った。

B2 noun ˈnɒv.əl.ti

novelty

新規性

Meaning

The quality of being new, original, or unusual; a new or unfamiliar thing or experience.

Example

The novelty of the invention attracted investors.

発明の新規性が投資家を引き付けました。

B2 noun /pʌŋk/

punk

パンク

Meaning

a type of popular music, or the culture associated with it, characterized by loud, fast rhythms and rebellious attitudes

Example

He’s always been into punk music and fashion.

彼はいつもパンク音楽とファッションに興味を持っている。

B2 verb /ˈpɪnpɔɪnt/

pinpoint

正確に特定する

Meaning

to locate or identify something with precision

Example

The detective was able to pinpoint the exact location of the suspect.

探偵は容疑者の正確な場所を特定できました。

B2 noun /ˈkaʊn.tər/

counter

カウンター

Meaning

a flat surface in a shop, bank, or kitchen where transactions or work are done

Example

The cashier stood behind the counter.

レジ係はカウンターの後ろに立っていました。

B2 adverb /ɪˈsɛnʃəli/

essentially

本質的に

Meaning

Used to emphasize the basic or fundamental nature of something.

Example

The two plans are essentially the same.

その2つの計画は本質的に同じです。

B2 verb /fɔːrdʒ/

forge

鍛造する、偽造する

Meaning

to create or shape something, often with effort or skill; also to counterfeit or fake something

Example

The blacksmith forged a strong sword from the iron.

鍛冶屋は鉄から強力な剣を鍛えました。

B2 adjective /ˌben.ɪˈfɪʃ.əl/

beneficial

有益な

Meaning

Resulting in good; favorable or advantageous.

Example

Eye rubbing can be beneficial in moderation.

目をこすることは適度であれば有益です。

B2 adjective /prəˈspɛktɪv/

prospective

将来性のある

Meaning

likely or expected to happen in the future; potential

Example

The company is meeting with prospective clients next week.

その会社は来週、将来性のあるクライアントと会う予定です。

B2 noun /ˈreɪ.zən/

Raisin

レーズン

Meaning

dried grape

Example

She added raisins to the oatmeal cookies for extra sweetness.

彼女はオートミールクッキーに甘さを加えるためにレーズンを加えました。

B2 adjective /ˌɪnsɪɡˈnɪfɪkənt/

insignificant

重要でない

Meaning

Too small or unimportant to be worth considering.

Example

The cost was so insignificant that nobody noticed it.

そのコストは重要でなく、誰もそれに気づかなかった。

B2 noun /ˈsmɑːrt.nəs/

Smartness

知恵；賢さ；整然としたモダンな外観

Meaning

intelligence; cleverness; neat and fashionable appearance

Example

Her smartness in solving problems impressed everyone.

問題解決の際の彼女の知恵は、皆に感銘を与えました。

B2 adjective, noun /ɪzˈreɪli/

israeli

イスラエルの

Meaning

relating to Israel or its people; a person from Israel

Example

She works for an Israeli company.

彼女はイスラエルの会社で働いています。

B2 noun /ˌɪntərˈsɛkʃən/

intersection

交差点

Meaning

a point where two or more things intersect, especially a road or path

Example

The intersection of Main Street and 5th Avenue is always busy.

メインストリートと5番街の交差点はいつも混んでいます。

B2 adjective /əˈvɔɪdəbl/

avoidable

避けられる

Meaning

able to be prevented or avoided

Example

Most of the damage was avoidable with proper planning.

適切な計画があれば、ほとんどの被害は避けられた。

B2 adjective /ˈvaɪ.brənt/

Vibrant

活気のある; 鮮やかな; 生き生きとした

Meaning

full of energy and life; bright and striking

Example

The vibrant colors of the sunset painted the sky beautifully.

夕焼けの鮮やかな色が美しく空を染めた。

B2 adjective səˈfɪs.tɪ.keɪ.tɪd

sophisticated

洗練された

Meaning

Having great knowledge or experience of the world and knowing about fashion, culture, and other things that people think are socially important; highly developed or complex.

Example

Sophisticated designs enhance aesthetics.

洗練されたデザインは美学を高めます。

B2 noun /sərˈkʌmfərəns/

circumference

円周

Meaning

the distance around the edge of a circle

Example

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

先生は私たちに円周の長さを計算するように頼みました。

B2 noun ˌreɪ.di.oʊ.ækˈtɪv.ə.ti

radioactivity

放射性

Meaning

The emission of ionizing radiation or particles caused by the spontaneous disintegration of atomic nuclei.

Example

Radioactivity is used in medical treatments like cancer therapy.

放射性は、がん治療のような医療に用いられている。

B2 noun /kəmˈplek.ʃən/

Complexion

肌の色

Meaning

the natural color, texture, and appearance of a person's skin, especially on the face

Example

Her fair complexion glowed beautifully in the morning sunlight.

彼女の明るい肌は朝の光の中で美しく輝いていました。

B2 adjective /aɪˈrɒnɪkəl/

ironical

皮肉な

Meaning

expressing irony; having the nature of irony

Example

Her ironical tone made everyone uncomfortable.

彼女の皮肉な口調は、皆を不快にさせました。

B2 verb /əˈlaɪn/

align

整列する / 直線にする

Meaning

To arrange things in a straight line; to adjust or bring into proper relation or agreement.

Example

The manager asked the team to align their goals with the company's mission.

マネージャーはチームに目標を会社のミッションに合わせるように言いました。

B2 verb /ˈklæsɪfaɪ/

classify

Meaning

to arrange or organize into categories or groups

Example

The librarian classified the books by subject.

B2 verb /kənˈfɜːr/

confer

Meaning

to discuss something important or to grant or bestow something

Example

The committee will confer to decide on the new policy.

B2 noun /ˈkəʊ.tɪŋ/

coating

コーティング

Meaning

A protective or decorative layer applied to a surface.

Example

A protective coating prevents rust formation.

保護用コーティングは錆の発生を防ぎます。

B2 noun /kənˈsɛnt/

consent

同意

Meaning

permission for something to happen or agreement to do something

Example

She gave her consent before the operation.

彼女は手術の前に同意を与えました。

B2 noun /ɪmˈpeɪʃəns/

impatience

忍耐力不足

Meaning

The state of being quickly irritated or unable to wait calmly.

Example

His impatience grew as the meeting dragged on.

会議が長引くにつれて、彼の忍耐力不足が増しました。

B2 noun /kənˈsʌmp.ʃən/

Consumption

消費

Meaning

The using up of a resource or the amount of a product consumed by consumers.

Example

High energy consumption leads to increased electricity bills.

高いエネルギー消費は電気料金の増加を引き起こします。

B2 noun /dʒuː/

jew

ユダヤ人

Meaning

a person whose religion is Judaism or who is of Jewish descent

Example

He is a Jew by heritage and follows Jewish customs.

彼はユダヤ人で、ユダヤの習慣を守っています。

B2 noun /ˈfræɡ.mənt/

Fragment

断片; 部分;

Meaning

a small part broken or separated off something; an incomplete or isolated portion

Example

Archaeologists found fragments of ancient pottery buried in the soil.

考古学者たちは土の中で古代の陶器の断片を発見しました。

B2 verb /wɪðˈdrɔː/

withdraw

引き出す

Meaning

to take money out of an account; to remove or pull back

Example

She needs to withdraw money from the bank.

彼女は銀行からお金を引き出さなければならない。

B2 adjective /pəˈzes.ɪv/

Possessive

幸せ

Meaning

showing a desire to own or control something; unwilling to share; jealously protective

Example

He is very possessive about his car.

彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、幸せを隠せませんでした。

B2 adjective /ˌkɒmplɪˈmɛntəri/

complementary

補完的な

Meaning

combining in such a way as to enhance or emphasize the qualities of each other

Example

The two partners have complementary skills.

二人のパートナーは補完的なスキルを持っています。

B2 noun ˈkæp.ɪ.təl.ɪ.zəm

capitalism

資本主義

Meaning

An economic system where trade, industry and production are privately owned and operated for profit.

Example

Capitalism encourages innovation and competition.

資本主義は革新と競争を促進します。

B2 adverb /ˈhoʊli/

Wholly

完全に; 完全に

Meaning

Entirely; completely; to the full extent

Example

I am wholly committed to this project.

私はこのプロジェクトに完全にコミットしています。

B2 adjective /ˈsteɪʃəˌneri/

stationary

静止

Meaning

Not moving or not intended to be moved.

Example

The car remained stationary at the red light.

車は赤信号で静止したままでした。

B2 noun /ɡriːn ˈtʃɪl.i/

Green Chili

青唐辛子

Meaning

unripe chili pepper that is green in color and has a spicy taste

Example

She added chopped green chili to the salad for extra heat.

彼女はサラダに追加の辛さを加えるために切った青唐辛子を加えた。

B2 noun; verb /ˈkætəlɒɡ/

catalogue

目録

Meaning

a complete list of items, typically one in alphabetical or systematic order; to make a systematic list of items

Example

The library decided to catalogue all new books digitally.

図書館はすべての新しい本をデジタルで目録化することにした。

B2 noun /ɪnˈvɛstɪˌɡeɪtər/

investigator

幸福

Meaning

a person who carries out a formal inquiry or investigation

Example

The investigator gathered evidence from the crime scene.

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。

B2 noun daɪˈmen.ʃən

dimension

次元

Meaning

An aspect or feature of a situation, problem, or thing; a measurable extent.

Example

Renewable projects add a new dimension to urban planning.

再生可能エネルギープロジェクトは都市計画に新しい次元を加えます。

B2 verb /ˈɪnəveɪt/

innovate

革新

Meaning

To introduce new methods, ideas, or products.

Example

The company must innovate to stay ahead of its competitors.

その企業は競争相手を追い越すために革新を続けなければならない。

B2 noun /ˈhæz.ərd/

Hazard

危険; リスク

Meaning

a danger or risk; something that poses a threat to safety

Example

Smoking is a serious health hazard that can lead to lung cancer and heart disease.

喫煙は深刻な健康リスクであり、肺癌や心臓病を引き起こす可能性があります。

B2 adjective /aʊtˈstændɪŋ/

outstanding

優れた

Meaning

extremely good or impressive; not yet resolved or paid

Example

She received an award for her outstanding performance.

彼女は優れたパフォーマンスで賞を受賞しました。

B2 noun /ˈkɑːmpaʊnd/

compound

化合物 / 閉鎖されたエリア

Meaning

a thing that is composed of two or more separate elements; an enclosed area with buildings

Example

The scientist studied the chemical compound in the lab.

科学者はラボで化学化合物を研究しました。

B2 noun ˈsuː.pər.fuːdz

superfoods

スーパーフード

Meaning

Nutrient-dense foods that are particularly beneficial for health and well-being.

Example

Blueberries and spinach are superfoods rich in vitamins.

ブルーベリーとほうれん草はビタミン豊富なスーパーフードです。

B2 noun /ˈdraɪv.weɪ/

driveway

車道

Meaning

a short private road leading from a street to a house or garage

Example

The car was parked in the driveway next to the garden.

車は庭の隣の車道に停められていた。

B2 verb /ɪnˈflɪkt/

inflict

加える

Meaning

to cause something unpleasant or painful to be suffered by someone or something

Example

The storm inflicted considerable damage to the city.

嵐は都市にかなりの被害を与えました。

B2 noun /ˈreɪn.dʒər/

ranger

レンジャー

Meaning

A person responsible for protecting and managing forests, parks, or natural areas.

Example

The park ranger guided the tourists through the forest trail.

公園のレンジャーは観光客を森の小道を案内しました。

B2 noun ˈlaɪf ɪkˌspek.tən.si

life expectancy

平均寿命

Meaning

The average period that a person may expect to live; the length of time for which something is expected to last or to continue being effective.

Example

Life expectancy depends on healthcare quality.

平均寿命は医療の質に依存します。

B2 noun /hɪp/

hip

腰部

Meaning

The part of the body on either side of the pelvis, or informal: trendy and fashionable.

Example

She put her hands on her hips.

彼女は手を腰に置きました。

B2 adverb /ˈmen.tə.li/

Mentally

精神的に

Meaning

relating to the mind; in terms of mental processes

Example

She was mentally preparing herself for the exam.

彼女は試験のために精神的に準備していた。

B2 adjective /lʌɡˈʒʊəriəs/

luxurious

豪華な

Meaning

extremely comfortable, elegant, or enjoyable, often involving great expense

Example

They stayed in a luxurious hotel during their vacation.

彼らは休暇中に豪華なホテルに泊まりました。

B2 adjective /rɪˈmuːvəbəl/

removable

取り外し可能な

Meaning

able to be removed or taken away

Example

This phone has a removable battery.

この電話には取り外し可能なバッテリーがあります。

B2 verb /ɪmˈbɒdi/

embody

具現化する

Meaning

To give tangible or visible form to an idea, quality, or feeling.

Example

She embodies the spirit of generosity.

彼女は寛大さの精神を体現しています。

B2 noun /ɪnˈfɪnɪti/

infinity

無限

Meaning

A concept describing something without any limit or end.

Example

The universe seems to stretch into infinity.

宇宙は無限に広がっているように見える。

B2 verb /dɪˈnaʊns/

denounce

非難する

Meaning

To publicly declare something to be wrong, evil, or condemn strongly.

Example

The leader denounced corruption in his speech.

リーダーはスピーチで汚職を非難しました。

B2 noun /ˈsaɪkloʊn/

cyclone

サイクロン

Meaning

a large-scale air mass that rotates around a strong center of low atmospheric pressure; a violent tropical storm

Example

The cyclone caused severe flooding along the coast.

サイクロンは沿岸地域に深刻な洪水を引き起こした。

B2 noun /ɪnˈdjʊə.rəns/

endurance

耐久力

Meaning

The fact or power of enduring an unpleasant or difficult process or situation without giving way.

Example

Running a marathon requires exceptional endurance.

マラソンを走るには卓越した耐久力が必要です。

B2 adverb /ˈnɔɪzɪli/

Noisily

騒々しく

Meaning

in a way that makes a lot of noise; loudly

Example

The children were playing noisily in the playground.

子供たちは遊び場で騒がしく遊んでいました。

B2 noun /prɒkˈsɪmɪti/

proximity

接近

Meaning

Nearness in space, time, or relationship.

Example

The proximity of the school to her house made it convenient.

学校が彼女の家の近くにあるため、それは便利でした。

B2 noun/verb /pəʊl/

poll

世論調査

Meaning

a survey of public opinion or voting in an election

Example

The poll revealed that most people favored the new policy.

世論調査ではほとんどの人が新しい政策を支持していることが明らかになった。

B2 adjective /ˈklæsɪfaɪd/

classified

機密の；分類された

Meaning

arranged into categories; officially secret or restricted

Example

The report contains classified information and cannot be shared publicly.

その報告書には機密情報が含まれている。

B2 adverb /ˈoʊpənli/

Openly

率直に; 公然と

Meaning

in a frank and honest way; without concealment; publicly

Example

She spoke openly about her struggles with mental health.

彼女はメンタルヘルスの問題についてオープンに話した。

B2 adjective /dɪˈstrɛst/

distressed

苦しんでいる

Meaning

feeling or showing extreme anxiety, sorrow, or pain

Example

She looked distressed after hearing the bad news.

悪い知らせを聞いた後、彼女は苦しんでいるように見えました。

B2 noun rɪˈpʌb.lɪk

republic

共和国

Meaning

A state in which supreme power is held by the people and their elected representatives, with an elected or nominated president rather than a monarch.

Example

A republic is governed by representatives of the people.

共和国は人民の代表者によって治められています。

B2 noun /ˌvɪz.ɪˈbɪlɪti/

visibility

可視性

Meaning

The state of being able to see or be seen; exposure or prominence.

Example

Increased visibility on social media can help businesses grow.

ソーシャルメディアでの可視性の向上は、ビジネスの成長に役立ちます。

B2 verb /əˈkʌmplɪʃ/

accomplish

達成する

Meaning

to achieve or complete successfully

Example

She managed to accomplish all her goals for the year.

彼女はその年の目標をすべて達成することができました。

B2 noun /ˈpaɪ.θən/

Python

ニシキヘビ

Meaning

a large non-venomous snake that kills prey by constriction

Example

The python wrapped around its prey tightly.

ニシキヘビは獲物をきつく巻きつけました。

B2 noun /ˈhedʒhɒɡ/

Hedge-hog

ハリネズミ

Meaning

a small mammal with a spiny coat that can roll into a ball for defense

Example

The hedgehog rolled into a ball when it felt threatened.

ハリネズミは脅威を感じるとボールのように丸くなります。

B2 noun /ˈdæf.ə.dɪl/

Daffodil

スイセン

Meaning

A bright yellow spring flower with a trumpet-shaped center, symbolizing rebirth and new beginnings

Example

The daffodils bloomed early this spring in the meadow.

この春、スイセンは草原で早く咲きました。

B2 noun /ˌbɛnɪˈfɪʃəri/

beneficiary

受益者

Meaning

a person who receives something, especially money or property, from a will or insurance policy

Example

She is the sole beneficiary of her father’s estate.

彼女は父親の遺産の唯一の受益者です。

B2 noun ˈtrækɪŋ ˈprɒɡrɛs

tracking progress

進捗追跡

Meaning

The process of monitoring and evaluating advancement towards goals or objectives.

Example

Regular tracking progress helps in achieving long-term goals.

定期的な進捗の追跡は、長期的な目標を達成するのに役立ちます。

B2 adjective /ˈmɪd.əl.eɪdʒd/

Middle-aged

中年

Meaning

being of an age between young and old; typically between 40-60 years old

Example

The middle-aged man started a new career.

中年の男性が新しいキャリアを始めた。

B2 noun /ˈɛθɪk/

ethic

倫理

Meaning

a set of moral principles, especially ones relating to a particular group, system, or profession

Example

He has a strong work ethic and always meets deadlines.

彼は強い労働倫理を持っており、常に締め切りを守ります。

B2 noun /dɪˈtɛkʃən/

detection

検出

Meaning

the action or process of identifying the presence of something

Example

The detection of fraud in the system was swift.

システム内での詐欺の検出は迅速でした。

B2 verb /hɔːnt/

haunt

悩ませる

Meaning

to trouble persistently; to visit as a ghost

Example

The old memories still haunt me.

古い記憶は今でも私を悩ませている。

B2 adjective /ˈflɔː.ləs/

Flawless

完璧な; 欠陥なし

Meaning

perfect; without any defects or faults; immaculate

Example

Her flawless performance earned her a standing ovation.

彼女の完璧なパフォーマンスは、スタンディングオベーションを得た。

B2 verb /ɛksˈheɪl/

exhale

息を吐く

Meaning

to breathe out air from the lungs

Example

She slowly exhaled after holding her breath.

彼女は息を止めた後、ゆっくりと息を吐き出した。

B2 verb, noun /sniːz/

sneeze

くしゃみをする

Meaning

to expel air involuntarily from the nose and mouth due to irritation; the act of sneezing

Example

I had to sneeze during the meeting.

会議中にくしゃみをしなければならなかった。

B2 verb /pəˈreɪd/

parade

パレードする, 公開する

Meaning

to march in a procession; to display publicly; to show off

Example

The soldiers paraded through the streets on Independence Day.

独立記念日に兵士たちが通りでパレードした。

B2 noun /ˈmɪnərəl/

mineral

鉱物

Meaning

a naturally occurring substance that is solid and inorganic, often used in industry or nutrition

Example

Calcium is an important mineral for strong bones.

カルシウムは強い骨のための重要な鉱物です。

B2 noun/verb jiːldz

yields

収穫量

Meaning

The amount of agricultural produce harvested per unit of land area.

Example

Crop yields have declined due to extreme weather.

作物の収穫量は極端な天候により減少しました。

B2 noun /ˈfriː.kwən.si/

Frequency

頻度

Meaning

the rate at which something occurs or is repeated over a particular period of time

Example

The frequency of earthquakes in this region has increased dramatically over the past decade.

この地域の地震の頻度は過去10年間で劇的に増加しました。

B2 noun /ˌɛvəˈluːʃən/

evolution

進化

Meaning

the gradual development of something, especially from a simple to a more complex form

Example

The theory of evolution explains how species change over time.

進化論は、種が時間とともにどのように変化するかを説明しています。

B2 adjective səˈsteɪ.nə.bəl

sustainable

持続可能な

Meaning

Able to be maintained at a certain rate or level; conserving an ecological balance.

Example

Sustainable practices mitigate environmental impact.

持続可能な実践は環境への影響を軽減します。

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 /ɪnˈtɛnsɪv/

intensive

集中的

Meaning

Involving a lot of effort, energy, or concentration in a short period of time.

Example

She attended an intensive English course before moving abroad.

彼女は海外に引っ越す前に、集中的な英語コースを受講しました。

B2 noun /ˈfɜː.tɪ.laɪ.zər/

fertilizer

肥料

Meaning

a substance added to soil to make plants grow more successfully

Example

Farmers use fertilizer to increase crop production.

農家は作物の生産量を増やすために肥料を使用します。

B2 adjective /ˌɔːɡənaɪˈzeɪʃənəl/

organizational

組織的

Meaning

relating to the structure or arrangement of a company or group

Example

He works on improving the organizational structure of the company.

彼は会社の組織構造を改善するために働いています。

B2 noun /ˌdɒkjʊmɛnˈteɪʃən/

documentation

ドキュメンテーション

Meaning

material that provides official information or evidence

Example

The documentation for the project is available for review.

プロジェクトのドキュメンテーションはレビューのために利用可能です。

B2 adjective /ˈplɛʒərəbl/

pleasurable

楽しませる、快適な

Meaning

giving pleasure or enjoyment

Example

Reading a good book is a pleasurable activity.

良い本を読むことは楽しい活動です。

B2 noun /ˈskɔːr.pi.ən/

Scorpion

サソリ

Meaning

a small creature with eight legs, two claws, and a curved tail with a poisonous sting

Example

The scorpion hid under the rock during the day.

サソリは昼間、岩の下に隠れていました。

B2 adjective /ɪˈlɪt.ər.ət/

Illiterate

識字障害者; 読み書きができない; 無知

Meaning

unable to read or write; lacking education

Example

The program aims to help illiterate adults learn to read and write.

このプログラムは、識字率の低い成人が読み書きを学ぶ手助けをすることを目的としています。

B2 phrase ˈsɛvən ˈhæbɪts

seven habits

七つの習慣

Meaning

Regular behaviors or actions that are done consistently over time, specifically referring to a set of seven key practices.

Example

Even habits help in maintaining a balanced lifestyle.

習慣はバランスの取れたライフスタイルを維持するのに役立ちます。

B2 noun ˈbaɪ.əʊˌfjuː.əl

biofuel

バイオ燃料

Meaning

A fuel derived immediately from living matter, as opposed to fossil fuels derived from long-dead biological matter.

Example

Biofuels reduce dependence on conventional energy sources.

バイオ燃料は従来のエネルギー源への依存を減らします。

B2 verb /kənˈsiːd/

concede

Meaning

to admit something is true or valid, often reluctantly

Example

She finally conceded that she was wrong.

B2 verb /skreɪp/

scrape

擦る, 引っ掻く

Meaning

to remove or damage the surface of something by rubbing or scratching; to collect something by effort

Example

He scraped his knee while playing football.

彼はサッカーをしているときに膝を擦りむきました。

B2 adjective /ʌnˈiːzi/

Uneasy

不安な; 心配な; 落ち着かない

Meaning

worried; anxious; uncomfortable; restless

Example

She felt uneasy about walking alone at night.

彼女は夜一人で歩くことに不安を感じていた。

B2 verb /ˈfæs.ɪ.neɪt/

fascinate

魅了する

Meaning

to attract and hold the attention of someone; to charm or captivate

Example

The magician's performance fascinated the audience.

マジシャンのパフォーマンスは観客を魅了した。

B2 noun /ˈtrædʒ.ə.di/

Tragedy

悲劇; 災難

Meaning

an event causing great suffering, destruction, and distress; a serious drama with an unhappy ending

Example

The earthquake was a tragedy that affected thousands of families.

地震は多くの家族に影響を与えた悲劇でした。

B2 noun /ˌklæsɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

classification

分類

Meaning

the action or process of classifying something into groups based on shared characteristics.

Example

The classification of animals helps in understanding their biology.

動物の分類は、彼らの生物学を理解するのに役立ちます。

B2 adjective /hoʊˈlɪs.tɪk/

holistic

全体的な

Meaning

Understanding or analyzing something through a comprehensive, integrated whole perspective.

Example

A holistic approach to health considers both body and mind.

健康に対するホリスティックなアプローチは、体と心の両方を考慮に入れます。