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C2 noun /kərˈmʌdʒən/

curmudgeon

むっつりした老人
Meaning
a bad-tempered, cranky, or irritable person, usually old
Example
The old curmudgeon complained about everything in the neighborhood.
その年老いたむっつりした老人は近所のすべてに文句を言っていた。
C2 noun /ˌɪntərˈlɒkjətər/

interlocutor

対話者
Meaning
a person who takes part in a conversation or dialogue
Example
She was a skilled interlocutor during the debate.
彼女は討論中に優れた対話者でした。
C2 adjective /ɔːˈrɔːrəl/

auroral

オーロラに関連する
Meaning
Relating to or resembling the aurora, especially the northern lights.
Example
The scientists observed auroral activity in the night sky.
科学者たちは夜空でオーロラルの活動を観察しました。
C1 phrase ˌdɪp.ləˈmæt.ɪk rɛz.əˈluː.ʃən

diplomatic resolution

外交的解決
Meaning
A peaceful solution to conflicts through negotiation and diplomatic channels.
Example
A diplomatic resolution is necessary for peace.
平和には外交的解決が必要です。
B2 noun ˈkɔːʃən

caution

注意
Meaning
Care taken to avoid danger or mistakes; a warning or piece of advice.
Example
Researchers issued a caution regarding unsustainable fishing.
研究者たちは持続不可能な漁業について警告を出しました。
B2 verb /ɪˈvækjueɪt/

evacuate

避難する
Meaning
To remove people from a dangerous place to safety.
Example
The residents were ordered to evacuate the building after the fire alarm.
火災警報後、住民は建物から避難するよう命じられました。
B2 noun /ˈsaɪrən/

siren

サイレン
Meaning
A device that makes a loud prolonged sound as a signal or warning; in mythology, a creature that lures sailors with enchanting songs.
Example
The police car passed with its siren blaring.
警察車両はサイレンを鳴らしながら通り過ぎました。
C2 noun /kəˈleɪʃən/

collation

コレクション
Meaning
the act of collecting, comparing, and arranging in proper order
Example
The librarian spent hours on the collation of old manuscripts.
図書館員は古い手稿のコレクションに数時間を費やしました。
B2 noun /prəˈvɪʒ.ən/

Provision

備蓄
Meaning
supplies of food and other necessary things; arrangement or preparation
Example
The government made provision for emergency supplies during the flood.
政府は洪水時の緊急供給のために備蓄を行いました。
B2 verb /rɪˈkleɪm/

reclaim

Meaning
To take back or recover something; to restore to a usable state.
Example
The farmer worked to reclaim the barren land.
C1 verb /ˈwɪtl/

whittle

Meaning
to carve or shape something by cutting off small pieces; to gradually reduce
Example
He spent the afternoon whittling a piece of wood into a toy.
B2 noun /dɪˈkeɪ/

Decay

腐敗; 分解; 老化
Meaning
the process of rotting or decomposing; gradual decline or deterioration
Example
The old building showed signs of decay after years of neglect.
その古い建物は長年の無視の後、腐敗の兆しを示していた。
B2 noun ˈtreɪd.ɒf

trade-off

トレードオフ
Meaning
A situation where accepting one advantage means giving up another benefit.
Example
There is always a trade-off between price and quality.
価格と品質の間には常にトレードオフがあります。
C1 verb /aʊtˈlæst/

outlast

他より長く続く
Meaning
to continue longer than; to endure beyond someone or something else
Example
The old castle has outlasted many generations.
その古い城は多くの世代を超えて生き残りました。
A1 noun /ˈθɜːrzdeɪ/

thursday

木曜日
Meaning
The fifth day of the week, following Wednesday and preceding Friday.
Example
We have a meeting scheduled for Thursday.
木曜日に会議が予定されています。
C1 noun /nɔːrm/

Norm

規範; 標準; ルール; 伝統
Meaning
a standard of behavior; what is typical or expected
Example
Working late has become the norm in this company.
遅くまで働くことがこの会社の規範になった。
B2 noun /ˈɛntəti/

entity

実体
Meaning
something that exists as a single and complete unit; an organization or being
Example
The new company will operate as a separate legal entity.
新しい会社は別個の法的実体として運営されます。
C1 verb /skɪmp/

skimp

ケチる
Meaning
to use less of something than is necessary in order to save money or effort
Example
Don’t skimp on quality when buying a new laptop.
新しいノートパソコンを買うときは、品質をケチらないでください。
A2 verb /ˈvɪzɪtɪŋ/

visiting

訪問する
Meaning
Going to see and spend time with someone or at a place.
Example
The group is visiting islands during the expedition.
グループは探検中に島を訪問しています。
C2 noun (plural) /maɪˈnjuːʃiiː/

minutiae

細部
Meaning
the small, precise, or trivial details of something
Example
The lawyer focused on the minutiae of the contract.
弁護士は契約の細部に集中しました。
C1 noun /ˈɡeɪ.ə.ti/

Gaiety

歓喜; 祝祭的な雰囲気;
Meaning
the state or quality of being light-hearted or cheerful; festive atmosphere
Example
The wedding reception was filled with gaiety, laughter, and joyful celebrations.
結婚式のレセプションは喜び、笑い、楽しい祝賀で満たされていました。
B1 noun /ˌek.spləˈneɪ.ʃən/

Explanation

説明; 明確化;
Meaning
a statement or account that makes something clear; clarification of meaning
Example
The teacher gave a detailed explanation of the complex mathematical concept.
教師は複雑な数学的概念の詳細な説明を行った。
B1 noun /ˈθʌn.dər/

Thunder

雷鳴
Meaning
the loud rumbling sound that follows lightning; to make a loud deep sound
Example
We heard thunder rolling across the sky.
空を横切る雷鳴を聞きました。
C2 noun /ˌiː.mɛnˈdeɪ.ʃən/

emendation

訂正
Meaning
a correction or improvement made to a text
Example
The article required several emendations before it was ready for print.
記事は印刷の準備ができる前にいくつかの訂正が必要でした。
C2 noun, verb /ˈtræməl/

trammel

制限
Meaning
A restriction or impediment to freedom of action; to restrict.
Example
The strict rules trammel the creativity of the students.
厳格な規則は学生の創造性を制限しています。
B2 adjective dɪˈlɪbəreɪt

deliberate

意図的に行われた
Meaning
Done consciously and intentionally; carefully considered.
Example
His deliberate actions showed great care and thoughtfulness.
彼の意図的な行動は、大きな配慮と熟慮を示しました。
A2 noun /ˈdjuː.ti/

Duty

義務
Meaning
something that one is expected or required to do; moral or legal obligation
Example
It is our duty as citizens to vote in elections.
市民として選挙で投票することは私たちの義務です。
C2 adjective /əˈkɜːrsɪd/

accursed

呪われた
Meaning
Doomed, detestable, or under a curse.
Example
The villagers avoided the accursed house on the hill.
村人たちは丘の上の呪われた家を避けていた。
B1 noun /ˈfeɪ.vər/

Favour

好意; 手伝い; 親切
Meaning
approval, support, or liking for someone or something; a kind or helpful act
Example
Could you do me a favour and help me move this heavy box?
この重い箱を動かす手伝いをしてくれませんか？
B1 adjective /ˈhoʊmləs/

homeless

ホームレス
Meaning
Without a home, and therefore typically living on the streets.
Example
The organization helps homeless people find shelter.
その組織はホームレスの人々が避難所を見つけるのを助けています。
C1 adjective /ɪˈnɔːɡjərəl/

Inaugural

開幕
Meaning
marking the beginning of something; first; opening
Example
The president delivered his inaugural speech.
大統領は彼の開幕スピーチを行いました。
C1 adjective /dɪsˈɪntrəstɪd/

disinterested

無関心
Meaning
not influenced by personal interest; impartial or neutral
Example
The judge remained disinterested in the case.
裁判官はその事件に無関心のままでした。
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。
C2 noun /əˌnʌn.siˈeɪ.ʃən/

annunciation

発表、良い知らせ
Meaning
The announcement of something; in Christianity, the announcement by the angel Gabriel to Mary that she would conceive Jesus.
Example
The church celebrated the Feast of the Annunciation with a special service.
教会は特別なサービスでアナンシエーションの祝祭を祝いました。
A2 noun /drʌɡ/

drug

薬物
Meaning
a substance used as a medicine or an illegal addictive substance
Example
The doctor prescribed a new drug for the illness.
医者はその病気のために新しい薬を処方しました。
C2 adjective /əˈmɔːrfəs/

amorphous

無定形
Meaning
Lacking a clear shape or form; without a defined structure.
Example
The plan remained amorphous and lacked concrete details.
その計画は無定形のままで、具体的な詳細が欠けていました。
A2 adjective /ˈdʒɛnərəl/

general

一般的
Meaning
Relating to all or most people, things, or situations; not specific.
Example
He made a general comment about the project.
彼はプロジェクトに関する一般的なコメントをしました。
C1 noun, verb /pliːt/

pleat

プリーツ
Meaning
a fold in fabric made by doubling the material back upon itself
Example
She added a pleat to the skirt for extra volume.
彼女はスカートにボリュームを加えるためにプリーツを入れました。
C1 adverb /ˌðeərəˈpɒn/

Thereupon

その後すぐに;
Meaning
immediately after that; following that event
Example
He finished his speech and thereupon left the stage.
彼はスピーチを終え、その後すぐにステージを離れました。
A2 noun /ˈɒf.ɪs/

office

オフィス
Meaning
a room or building where people work, usually at desks
Example
She left the office early to attend a family event.
彼女は家族のイベントに出席するために早くオフィスを出ました。
B1 adjective /ʌnˈwel/

Unwell

体調不良; 病気
Meaning
not in good health; feeling sick or ill
Example
She has been feeling unwell since yesterday.
彼女は昨日から体調が悪い。
C1 noun /kəˈmoʊʃən/

commotion

騒ぎ
Meaning
A state of noisy confusion or disturbance.
Example
The sudden commotion in the market drew everyone's attention.
市場での突然の騒ぎがみんなの注目を集めた。
C1 noun/verb /ˈɡlɪmər/

glimmer

かすかな光
Meaning
A faint or wavering light; to shine with a faint light.
Example
A glimmer of hope shone in her eyes.
彼女の目に希望のかすかな光が輝いていた。
C1 adjective /ˌɪnˌkɒnsɪˈkwɛnʃəl/

inconsequential

重要でない
Meaning
Not important or significant; too small to matter.
Example
The mistake was minor and inconsequential.
その間違いは小さく、重要ではありませんでした。
C1 noun /əˈduː/

ado

騒ぎ / 不必要な活動
Meaning
a fuss or unnecessary activity; trouble or difficulty
Example
Without further ado, let’s begin the ceremony.
これ以上のアドなしで、式を始めましょう。
B2 adjective, adverb /ˈneɪʃənˌwaɪd/

nationwide

全国規模
Meaning
existing or happening throughout an entire nation
Example
The campaign received nationwide support.
キャンペーンは全国的な支持を得ました。
B1 adjective /strɪkt/

Strict

厳格; 規則に厳密に従うことを求める
Meaning
demanding exact conformity to rules; severe; rigorous
Example
The teacher is very strict about homework deadlines.
教師は宿題の締め切りに非常に厳格です。
B1 noun /ɪˈlɛkʃən/

election

選挙
Meaning
The process of choosing someone for public office by voting.
Example
The election will be held next month.
選挙は来月行われます。
B2 verb /rɪˈzɜːv/

reserve

予約する
Meaning
to keep something for future use; to book in advance
Example
I want to reserve a table for dinner.
ディナーのためにテーブルを予約したいです。
A2 noun ʃef

chef

シェフ
Meaning
A professional cook, especially the chief cook in a restaurant or hotel.
Example
The chef specializes in avant-garde dishes.
シェフは前衛的な料理を専門としています。
B2 verb /ˈresəl/

wrestle

レスリング
Meaning
to fight by grappling and trying to throw down an opponent; to struggle with a problem
Example
The children like to wrestle on the playground.
子供たちは遊び場でレスリングするのが好きです。
B2 noun /truːp/

Troop

部隊
Meaning
a group of soldiers; military personnel organized as a unit
Example
The troop marched in formation across the parade ground.
その部隊は行進しながら行進場を進んだ。
C2 adjective /ˈkæp.ʃəs/

Captious

細かいことにこだわる; 批判的
Meaning
tending to find fault or raise petty objections; fault-finding; critical
Example
His captious remarks about every small detail made the meeting very unpleasant.
彼の細かいことにこだわるコメントは、会議をとても不快なものにしました。
C1 noun /ˈnaɪ.tɪŋ.ɡeɪl/

Nightingale

ナイチンゲール
Meaning
small songbird known for its beautiful singing, especially at night
Example
The nightingale sang sweetly in the moonlight.
ナイチンゲールは月明かりの中で甘美に歌った。
B1 adverb /əˈlaʊd/

Aloud

大声で
Meaning
in a voice that can be heard; not silently
Example
Please read the instructions aloud so everyone can hear.
指示を大声で読んで、皆が聞こえるようにしてください。
B2 adjective /ˌbaɪəˈlɒdʒɪkl̩/

biological

生物学的
Meaning
relating to the science of biology or to life and living organisms
Example
She is studying biological sciences at university.
彼女は大学で生物学的な科学を学んでいます。
C2 adjective /mɛnˈdeɪʃəs/

mendacious

虚偽の
Meaning
not telling the truth; lying
Example
The politician was known for his mendacious statements.
その政治家は嘘の発言で知られていました。
B1 adjective /ʌnˈpɒpjʊlə/

unpopular

不人気な
Meaning
not liked or supported by many people
Example
The decision was unpopular with the public.
その決定は世間で不人気だった。
C1 verb /kɜːrˈteɪl/

curtail

制限する
Meaning
to reduce or limit something, especially something considered undesirable
Example
The company had to curtail its spending due to budget cuts.
予算削減のため、会社は支出を削減しなければなりませんでした。
C2 noun /ˈɛdi/

eddy

渦巻き
Meaning
A circular movement of water, air, or smoke, counter to the main current, causing a small whirlpool or turbulence.
Example
The canoe was caught in an eddy near the rocks.
カヌーは岩の近くで渦巻きに巻き込まれた。
B2 noun /prɪˈtens/

Pretence

偽り
Meaning
an attempt to make something that is not the case appear true
Example
He made no pretence of being interested in the conversation.
彼は会話に興味があるふりをしなかった。
C2 noun /ˈɡrɑːtoʊ/

grotto

洞窟
Meaning
a small picturesque cave, often artificial
Example
Tourists visited the grotto hidden behind the waterfall.
観光客は滝の後ろに隠れた洞窟を訪れました。
B2 verb /ˈvɪʒuəlaɪz/

visualize

視覚化する
Meaning
To form a mental image of something; to imagine.
Example
She tried to visualize her success before the big presentation.
彼女は大きなプレゼンテーションの前に自分の成功をビジュアライズしようとした。
A1 noun /ker/

Care

ケア; 保護; 配慮
Meaning
the provision of what is necessary for health, welfare, or protection
Example
The nurse provided excellent care for the elderly patients.
看護師は高齢の患者に優れたケアを提供しました。
A2 noun /niːs/

niece

姪
Meaning
the daughter of one's brother or sister
Example
My niece is studying at the university this year.
私の姪は今年大学で勉強しています。
C2 noun /beɪz/

baize

粗いウールの布の一種
Meaning
A type of coarse woolen cloth, often green, used for covering tables such as billiard tables.
Example
The old card table was covered with worn baize.
古いカードテーブルは、擦り切れたベイズで覆われていました。
C1 verb /skʌf/

scuff

擦り傷
Meaning
to mark or scratch the surface of something by rubbing
Example
He scuffed his shoes on the pavement.
彼は歩道で靴を擦り傷をつけた。
B2 noun /ˈleɪaʊt/

layout

レイアウト
Meaning
the arrangement or design of something, especially the arrangement of elements in a book, webpage, or room
Example
The designer presented a new layout for the website that was much more user-friendly.
デザイナーはウェブサイトのために新しいレイアウトを提示しました、それはもっとユーザーフレンドリーでした。
B2 adjective /ˈduː.əl/

Dual

二重の
Meaning
having two parts or consisting of two elements; double
Example
She has dual citizenship of both countries.
彼女は二つの国の二重国籍を持っています。
C1 adjective /ɪˈleɪtɪd/

elated

非常に幸せ
Meaning
Extremely happy and excited.
Example
She was elated when she heard the good news.
良い知らせを聞いたとき、彼女は非常に幸せでした。
B2 noun /ˈkwɪə.ri/

Query

問い合わせ; 質問;
Meaning
a question or inquiry; a request for information
Example
I have a query about the new policy changes in the company.
私は会社の新しいポリシー変更についてのクエリがあります。
B2 noun /ˌdɪsɪnˈfɛktənt/

disinfectant

消毒剤
Meaning
a chemical substance used to kill harmful microorganisms on surfaces
Example
The cleaner sprayed disinfectant on the table.
清掃員はテーブルに消毒剤を噴霧しました。
C1 noun /ɪnˈdɪɡ.nə.ti/

Indignity

屈辱
Meaning
treatment or circumstances that cause one to feel shame or loss of dignity; humiliation
Example
She refused to suffer the indignity of being searched without proper cause.
彼女は正当な理由もなく荷物検査を受けるという屈辱に耐えることを拒んだ。
B2 adjective, verb /əbˈskjʊr/

obscure

不明確
Meaning
Not clearly expressed or understood; to make something difficult to see or understand.
Example
The meaning of the poem was obscure to most readers.
詩の意味はほとんどの読者には不明確でした。
C1 adjective /ˈmɪnəskjuːl/

minuscule

微細
Meaning
extremely small in size or importance
Example
She made only a minuscule contribution to the project.
彼女はプロジェクトにほんのわずかな貢献をしました。
C2 noun /ˈɑːr.bɪ.trɑːʒ/

arbitrage

アービトラージ
Meaning
The simultaneous buying and selling of securities in different markets to take advantage of differing prices.
Example
Investors use arbitrage to make profits in global markets.
投資家はアービトラージを利用してグローバル市場で利益を得ます。
C1 noun /dɪˈfɛkʃən/

defection

脱党
Meaning
The act of abandoning one’s country, cause, or group in favor of another.
Example
The politician’s defection shocked his supporters.
その政治家の脱党は支持者を驚かせました。
C2 verb /əˈkluːd/

occlude

閉塞する
Meaning
To block or close up an opening or passage.
Example
The pipe was occluded by mineral deposits.
パイプは鉱物の堆積物で閉塞されていました。
A2 adjective /ˈsɛvənθ/

seventh

七番目
Meaning
constituting number seven in a sequence; coming after the sixth
Example
Her birthday is on the seventh of July.
彼女の誕生日は7月7日です。
A1 noun /ˈfəʊtəʊ/

photo

写真
Meaning
a picture or image captured by a camera
Example
I took a photo of the sunset.
私は夕日の写真を撮った。
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。
C1 verb /bɪˈmoʊn/

bemoan

嘆く
Meaning
To express discontent or sorrow over something.
Example
Critics bemoaned the lack of diversity in the film.
批評家たちは映画の多様性の欠如を嘆いた。
C1 verb /ˈdiːmɑːrˌkeɪt/

demarcate

境界を定める
Meaning
to set the boundaries or limits of something
Example
The land was demarcated with fences to avoid disputes.
土地はフェンスで境界が定められて、争いを避けました。
B2 noun /əˈsɛnt/

ascent

Meaning
The act of rising or climbing to a higher position or level.
Example
The climbers began their ascent to the mountain peak at dawn.
C2 adjective /ɪˈnɪmɪkəl/

inimical

敵対的 / 不利な
Meaning
tending to obstruct or harm; unfriendly or hostile
Example
The policy was inimical to the country's economic growth.
その政策は国の経済成長に不利だった。
B2 noun /ˈaʊtˌfɪt/

outfit

衣装
Meaning
A set of clothes worn together, often for a particular occasion.
Example
She wore a beautiful outfit to the party.
彼女はパーティーに美しい衣装を着て行った。
C1 verb /əˈdɔːrn/

adorn

飾る
Meaning
to decorate or add beauty to something
Example
The hall was adorned with flowers for the wedding.
結婚式のためにホールは花で飾られました。
C1 noun /ɪmˌpɒsəˈbɪlɪti/

impossibility

不可能性
Meaning
the state or fact of being impossible; something that cannot be done or achieved
Example
Finishing the project in one day was an impossibility.
一日でそのプロジェクトを終えるのは不可能だった。
B1 noun ˈbreɪvəri

bravery

勇気
Meaning
Courageous behavior or character; the quality of being brave.
Example
The bravery of our soldiers is unforgettable.
私たちの兵士たちの勇気は忘れがたいものです。
B2 verb ˈsiːlɪŋ

sealing

密閉する、封鎖する
Meaning
The action of closing or blocking something to prevent entry or escape.
Example
Sealing cracks in the walls can prevent pests from entering.
壁の亀裂を密閉することで害虫の侵入を防げます。
C1 verb /ˈrævɪdʒ/

ravage

荒廃させる
Meaning
to cause severe and extensive damage or destruction
Example
The hurricane ravaged the coastal villages.
ハリケーンは沿岸の村を荒廃させた。
B1 noun əˈdɒp.ʃən

adoption

採用
Meaning
The process of accepting, embracing, or taking up something new, such as a practice, technology, or idea.
Example
The adoption of electric vehicles is increasing worldwide.
世界中で電気自動車の採用が増えています。
B1 verb /rɪˈkʌvər/

recover

回復する
Meaning
To return to a normal state of health, mind, or strength; to regain or save something.
Example
The world is struggling to recover from the pandemic.
世界はパンデミックから回復しようとしています。
B2 verb /ɪmˈpoʊz/

impose

課す
Meaning
to force someone to accept something; to establish or apply by authority
Example
The government imposed new taxes on luxury goods.
政府は高級品に新しい税を課した。
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。
C1 adjective /ˈɡɪdi/

giddy

目眩, とても興奮している
Meaning
Feeling dizzy or light-headed; also overly excited and frivolous.
Example
She felt giddy after spinning around so many times.
彼女は何度も回った後、目が回った。
C1 verb /ˌaʊtˈweɪ/

outweigh

より重要である
Meaning
To be more important, valuable, or significant than something else.
Example
The benefits of the new policy outweigh the risks.
新しい政策の利益はリスクを上回っています。
C2 verb /ˌriːkruːˈdɛs/

recrudesce

再発
Meaning
to break out or appear again after a period of dormancy or decline
Example
After months of calm, violence recrudesced in the region.
数ヶ月の静けさの後、暴力が再発しました地域で。
B2 noun /ˈloʊ.təs/

Lotus

蓮
Meaning
a large water flower that floats on the surface of ponds and lakes
Example
The lotus flower blooms beautifully in the quiet pond.
蓮の花は静かな池で美しく咲きます。
C2 adjective /ˈtjuːmɪd/

tumid

膨らんだ、膨張した、または pompous なスタイル
Meaning
Swollen, enlarged, or pompous in style.
Example
His tumid prose was difficult to read.
彼の膨らんだ散文は読むのが難しかった。
C1 adjective /həˈmɑː.dʒə.nəs/

homogenous

同質の
Meaning
Similar or uniform in nature; often used interchangeably with 'homogeneous'.
Example
The class was made up of a homogenous group of students.
クラスは同質の学生グループで構成されていました。
C2 verb /ˌweɪˈleɪ/

waylay

突然立ち止まる / 攻撃する
Meaning
to stop or interrupt someone unexpectedly, often to attack or detain them
Example
He was waylaid by reporters as he left the courthouse.
彼は裁判所を出るとき、記者に道を遮られた。
B1 noun /biːst/

Beast

獣
Meaning
a large or dangerous animal; a cruel or unpleasant person
Example
The lion is a fierce beast of the jungle.
ライオンはジャングルの猛獣です。
C1 adjective /ˌɪnkɒmprɪˈhɛnsəbl/

incomprehensible

理解不能
Meaning
Impossible or very difficult to understand.
Example
The professor’s lecture was so fast it became incomprehensible.
教授の講義は速すぎて理解不能になった。
B1 verb /braʊz/

browse

ブラウズする
Meaning
To look at or skim through casually, especially online or in a store
Example
She likes to browse books in the library.
彼女は図書館で本をブラウズするのが好きです。
C1 adjective /əˈθɔːrɪtətɪv/

authoritative

権威的な
Meaning
Having or showing authority; commanding and self-confident; reliable as a source of information.
Example
She spoke in an authoritative tone that silenced the room.
彼女は権威的な口調で話し、部屋を静かにさせた。
C2 noun /ænˈtɪstrəfi/

antistrophe

アンチストロフィー (修辞法の一つ)
Meaning
A rhetorical device in which a word or phrase is repeated at the end of successive clauses; in Greek choral poetry, the part of the ode sung by the chorus in return movement.
Example
The poet used antistrophe to emphasize the repeated phrase.
詩人は繰り返されるフレーズを強調するためにアンチストロフィーを使用しました。
C1 adjective /ˌaʊtˈspoʊkən/

Outspoken

率直
Meaning
frank; speaking directly
Example
She is known for being outspoken about social issues.
彼女は社会問題について率直に話すことで知られています。
C1 verb /ˈkəʊ.dɪ.faɪ/

codify

体系化する
Meaning
to arrange laws, rules, or ideas into a clear and systematic code
Example
The committee worked to codify the existing laws.
委員会は既存の法律を体系化するために取り組みました。
A2 noun /ˈɑːr.tɪst/

Artist

芸術家
Meaning
a person who creates art, especially paintings or drawings; a person skilled in a particular art form
Example
The artist displayed her sculptures at the gallery opening.
そのアーティストはギャラリーのオープニングで彼女の彫刻を展示した。
C2 noun /ˈhɔːrs.liːt͡ʃ/

Horse-leach

馬のヒル
Meaning
a large species of leech that was traditionally used in veterinary medicine
Example
The veterinarian explained that horse-leach was once commonly used to treat horses.
獣医は、馬のヒルがかつて馬の治療に広く使われていたと説明しました。
B2 noun /kəˈrʌp.ʃən/

Corruption

腐敗
Meaning
dishonest or fraudulent conduct by those in power; the process of decay or decomposition
Example
The government launched a campaign to fight corruption in public offices.
政府は公共のオフィスでの腐敗と戦うためのキャンペーンを開始しました。
C1 verb /fɔrˈstɔl/

forestall

事前に防ぐ
Meaning
to prevent by acting in advance; to anticipate and counter
Example
They forestalled the crisis by taking immediate action.
彼らは即座に行動することで危機を回避した。
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。
B2 noun /ˌkɑm.pənˈseɪ.ʃən/

Compensation

補償; 報酬
Meaning
something given or received as an equivalent for services, debt, loss, injury, or suffering; payment or reward
Example
The company provided financial compensation to the workers injured in the accident.
会社は事故で負傷した労働者に対して経済的な補償を提供しました。
C1 noun /skɪt/

skit

寸劇
Meaning
a short, humorous performance or piece of writing
Example
The students performed a funny skit at the event.
学生たちはイベントで面白い寸劇を演じました。
C2 noun /ˈdɒkɪt/

docket

リスト
Meaning
a list or schedule of cases to be tried in a court or items to be done
Example
The judge reviewed the docket before starting the session.
裁判官はセッションを開始する前にリストを確認しました。
A2 noun /ˈkʌzn/

cousin

いとこ
Meaning
A child of one's uncle or aunt.
Example
My cousin is coming to visit us this weekend.
私のいとこが今週末に遊びに来ます。
A2 verb riˈsaɪklɪŋ

recycling

リサイクリング
Meaning
The process of converting waste materials into new materials and objects to prevent waste.
Example
Recycling plastic helps in reducing waste.
プラスチックのリサイクリングは、廃棄物の削減に役立ちます。
B2 noun /kəmˈpliːʃən/

completion

完了
Meaning
the action or process of finishing something
Example
The completion of the project will take another few weeks.
プロジェクトの完了にはさらに数週間かかります。
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。