A2 adjective/adverb /ˈdeɪli/

daily

毎日の

Meaning

happening every day

Example

She reads the newspaper daily.

彼女は毎日新聞を読んでいます。

C2 noun /ˈtælɪzmən/

talisman

お守り

Meaning

An object believed to have magical powers or bring good luck.

Example

He always carried a small talisman in his pocket for luck.

彼は幸運のためにポケットに小さなお守りをいつも持っていました。

B1 noun /ɪnˈkʌrɪdʒmənt/

encouragement

励まし

Meaning

the action of giving someone support, confidence, or hope

Example

Her encouragement helped me finish the project.

彼女の励ましが私をプロジェクト完了に導きました。

C2 adjective rɪˈtɛn.tɪv

retentive

記憶力が強い

Meaning

Having strong memory or the ability to retain information for a long time.

Example

Students with a retentive memory excel in academics.

記憶力が強い学生は学業で優れています。

B2 noun əˈbʌndəns

abundance

豊富

Meaning

A very large quantity of something; plenty

Example

The abundance of vegetables in winter is remarkable.

冬の野菜の豊富さは素晴らしい。

C2 noun /ˈweɪvlət/

wavelet

小さな波

Meaning

a small wave or ripple on the surface of water or another medium

Example

The pond was disturbed only by the tiny wavelets caused by the breeze.

池は風によって引き起こされた小さな波によってのみ乱されました。

C1 adjective ˈdɪs.pər.ət

disparate

異なる

Meaning

containing elements very different from one another.

Example

Their opinions were disparate, leading to debates.

彼らの意見は異なり、討論を引き起こしました。

B1 noun rɪˈsɜː.tʃəz

researchers

研究者

Meaning

People who study and investigate to discover new information or facts.

Example

Researchers are working on innovative solutions.

研究者たちは革新的な解決策に取り組んでいます。

C1 adjective /ˈɡraʊnd.ləs/

Groundless

根拠がない; 理由がない

Meaning

without foundation or justification; baseless

Example

His accusations against her were completely groundless.

彼の彼女に対する非難は完全に根拠がなかった。

A1 verb /kʌm/

come

来る

Meaning

to move toward a place; to arrive at a place

Example

Please come to my birthday party.

私の誕生日パーティーに来てください。

A1 verb /æd/

add

追加する

Meaning

to join something to something else; to include

Example

Please add sugar to my coffee.

コーヒーに砂糖を加えてください。

C1 noun /ˈkæn.ə.pi/

canopy

森の上層部、木々の冠によって形成される; 上部の覆い

Meaning

The upper layer of a forest formed by the crowns of trees; overhead cover.

Example

The rainforest canopy provides shelter to many birds and insects.

熱帯雨林のキャノピーは多くの鳥や昆虫に避難場所を提供します。

C2 adjective /fluːˈɛnʃəl/

fluential

影響力のある

Meaning

Having the power to influence or flowing freely (rare/archaic usage).

Example

The fluential speaker captivated the entire audience.

影響力のある話者は、観客全体を魅了しました。

A2 adjective/adverb /ˈɒnˌlaɪn/

online

オンライン

Meaning

connected to or available through the internet

Example

I prefer shopping online rather than going to stores.

私はお店に行くよりもオンラインで買い物をする方が好きです。

C1 noun /ˈstætʃər/

stature

名声、身長

Meaning

A person's natural height or their reputation and importance.

Example

Her intellectual stature made her a respected figure in academia.

彼女の知的名声は、彼女を学界で尊敬される人物にしました。

C1 verb /ˈæɡənaɪz/

agonize

苦しむ

Meaning

To suffer extreme physical or mental pain; to spend time worrying.

Example

She agonized for days over whether she had made the right decision.

彼女は自分が正しい決断を下したかどうかを何日も悩んでいました。

B2 noun ˈfreɪm.wɜːk

framework

枠組み

Meaning

An essential supporting structure of a building, vehicle, or object; a basic structure underlying a system, concept, or text.

Example

A strong framework is vital for governance.

強力な枠組みはガバナンスにとって重要です。

B2 noun ˌdedɪˈkeɪʃn

dedication

献身

Meaning

The quality of being dedicated or committed to a task or purpose; devotion.

Example

His dedication laid the foundation of Indian science.

彼の献身はインディアの科学の基盤を築いた。

B2 noun /ˈnoʊ.ʃən/

Notion

概念

Meaning

a conception or belief about something; an idea or opinion

Example

She had a strange notion that someone was following her.

彼女は誰かが彼女を追っているという奇妙な概念を持っていた。

C2 noun /ˈstriːmlɪt/

streamlet

小川

Meaning

a small stream; a tiny brook or rivulet

Example

A streamlet flowed through the meadow.

小川が草地を流れていました。

C2 adjective /ləˈsɪviəs/

lascivious

好色な

Meaning

showing an overt and often offensive sexual desire

Example

The lascivious remarks made everyone uncomfortable.

その好色な言葉がみんなを不快にさせた。

B1 verb /træk/

track

追跡する

Meaning

To follow or trace the course or progress of something.

Example

Someone can easily track your location on social media.

誰かがソーシャルメディアで簡単にあなたの位置を追跡できます。

C1 adjective /ˈbækˌhændɪd/

backhanded

間接的または皮肉な

Meaning

Indirect or sarcastic, often appearing as praise but actually insulting.

Example

She gave him a backhanded compliment about his work.

彼女は彼の仕事に対して間接的な褒め言葉を言った。

B2 noun ɔːˈɡæn.ɪk fuːdz

organic foods

オーガニック食品

Meaning

Food produced without the use of chemicals such as artificial pesticides, fertilizers, or other artificial agents.

Example

Organic foods are healthier than processed foods.

オーガニック食品は加工食品よりも健康的です。

B2 noun /waɪt ˈpɛpər/

White Pepper

ホワイトペッパー

Meaning

a spice made from dried peppercorns with the outer husk removed

Example

She added white pepper to the cream soup for a mild spicy flavor.

彼女はクリームスープにホワイトペッパーを加え、まろやかな辛味を加えました。

C1 verb /ˈæbdɪkeɪt/

abdicate

放棄する

Meaning

To give up a position of power or responsibility, especially a throne.

Example

The king decided to abdicate the throne.

王は王位を放棄することに決めました。

B2 noun /ˈher ˌpɪn/

Hair pin

ヘアピン

Meaning

a thin piece of metal or plastic used to hold hair in place

Example

She used several hair pins to secure her elegant updo.

彼女はエレガントなアップスタイルを固定するためにヘアピンをいくつも使った。

C1 verb /ɪnˈtruːd/

intrude

干渉する

Meaning

To enter a place or situation where one is not wanted or not invited.

Example

He felt embarrassed to intrude on their private conversation.

彼は彼らのプライベートな会話に干渉して恥ずかしく思った。

A1 noun /ˈfʊtˌbɔːl/

football

サッカー

Meaning

A team sport played with a ball that is kicked or carried to score points.

Example

They watched a football match on TV.

彼らはテレビでサッカーの試合を見ました。

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 adverb /prɪˈdɒmɪnəntli/

predominantly

主に

Meaning

mainly; for the most part

Example

The population in the city is predominantly young.

その都市の人口は主に若いです。

B2 noun /ˈhoʊmlænd/

homeland

故郷

Meaning

a person's native country or region

Example

She returned to her homeland after ten years abroad.

彼女は10年間海外に住んだ後、故郷に帰国した。

A2 noun /ˈrɛsɪpi/

recipe

レシピ

Meaning

a set of instructions for preparing a particular dish, including a list of the ingredients required

Example

I found a great recipe for chocolate cake.

チョコレートケーキの素晴らしいレシピを見つけました。

A2 noun/adjective /ˌɪndɪˈvɪdʒuəl/

individual

個人

Meaning

A single human being as distinct from a group; relating to one person.

Example

Each individual has the right to freedom of speech.

各個人には表現の自由がある。

B2 adjective /slɪk/

slick

滑らかな

Meaning

Smooth, clever, or efficient, often in a way that seems superficial.

Example

He gave a slick presentation to impress the investors.

彼は投資家を感動させるために滑らかなプレゼンテーションを行った。

C2 verb /əˈmælɡəmeɪt/

amalgamate

合併する

Meaning

to combine or unite to form one organization or structure; to merge

Example

The two companies decided to amalgamate their operations.

二つの会社は運営を合併することを決定しました。

C2 noun /ˈɪəri/

eyry

猛禽の巣

Meaning

an alternative spelling of eyrie; a nest of a bird of prey

Example

The falcon guarded its eyry fiercely.

隼はその巣を激しく守った。

C2 adjective /ˈkʌsɪd/

cussed

頑固

Meaning

Annoyingly stubborn or difficult.

Example

He was too cussed to admit his mistake.

彼は自分の間違いを認めるには頑固すぎた。

A2 noun/verb /ɡraʊnd/

ground

地面

Meaning

the solid surface of the earth; to prohibit someone (often a child) from going out

Example

The children played on the ground near the house.

子供たちは家の近くの地面で遊びました。

C1 adjective /ɪnˈsʌf.ər.ə.bəl/

insufferable

耐え難い

Meaning

Too extreme to bear; intolerable.

Example

The heat during the summer was insufferable.

夏の暑さは耐え難かった。

B2 verb /ˈbɔɪkɑt/

boycott

ボイコットする

Meaning

to refuse to buy, use, or participate in something as a protest

Example

They decided to boycott the company's products.

彼らは会社の製品をボイコットすることに決めた。

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。

C2 adjective /ˌɪnfɪnɪˈtɛsɪməl/

infinitesimal

微細な

Meaning

Extremely small in size or amount; so tiny as to be almost negligible.

Example

The error was so infinitesimal that it didn’t affect the results.

そのエラーは非常に微細で、結果に影響を与えることはありませんでした。

C2 noun /ˈsfɛrɔɪd/

spheroid

回転楕円体

Meaning

A three-dimensional shape that is almost spherical but slightly flattened or elongated.

Example

The Earth is not a perfect sphere but an oblate spheroid.

地球は完璧な球体ではなく、偏平な回転楕円体です。

B1 noun /ˌrɛdʒɪˈstreɪʃən/

registration

登録

Meaning

the action or process of enrolling or signing up for something

Example

The registration for the event will close tomorrow.

イベントの登録は明日締め切りです。

C1 verb /ˈɪtəreɪt/

iterate

反復する

Meaning

To repeat a process or statement, often to improve or refine.

Example

The software team will iterate the design until it meets user needs.

ソフトウェアチームは、ユーザーのニーズを満たすまでデザインを繰り返します。

C2 adjective /ˈsɪŋkəˌpeɪtɪd/

syncopated

シンコペイテッド

Meaning

Characterized by displaced beats or rhythms, especially in music.

Example

The jazz piece had a syncopated rhythm that energized the crowd.

ジャズの曲には、群衆を元気づけたシンコペイテッドのリズムがありました。

B2 verb kəˈlæbəreɪt

collaborate

協力する

Meaning

To work jointly with others, especially in an intellectual endeavor; cooperate.

Example

Volunteers often collaborate with local organizations.

ボランティアは地元の組織とよく協力しています。

B2 adjective /ˌɪnɪˈfɪʃənt/

Inefficient

非効率的

Meaning

not achieving maximum productivity; wasteful of time or resources

Example

The old computer system was inefficient and wasted a lot of time.

古いコンピュータシステムは非効率的で、多くの時間を無駄にしました。

C2 noun /ˌɛksəˈdʒiːsɪs/

exegesis

注解

Meaning

A critical explanation or interpretation of a text, especially a religious scripture.

Example

The professor gave a detailed exegesis of the biblical passage.

教授は聖書の一節の詳細な注解を提供した。

C1 noun ˈmaɪ.krəʊˌnjuː.tri.ənts

micronutrients

微量栄養素

Meaning

Essential nutrients required by organisms in small quantities throughout life to orchestrate a range of physiological functions.

Example

Micronutrients are essential for cellular function.

微量栄養素は細胞機能に不可欠です。

C2 verb /əˈkuːtə/

accoutre

装備する

Meaning

to dress or equip, especially in something impressive or elaborate

Example

The knight was accoutred in shining armor.

騎士は輝く鎧で装備されていました。

C1 adjective /suːˈpɜːr.flu.əs/

superfluous

余分な

Meaning

Unnecessary, especially through being more than enough.

Example

His speech contained too many superfluous details.

彼のスピーチには、余分な詳細が多すぎた。

C1 verb /plɒd/

plod

ゆっくりと働く

Meaning

to work slowly and steadily, often with effort or difficulty

Example

He plodded through his homework despite feeling tired.

疲れていたけど、彼は宿題をゆっくりやっていた。

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 noun /ˈtɜːrmɪnəs/

terminus

終点

Meaning

the final point or end of something, especially the final station on a railway line

Example

The train finally arrived at the terminus after a long journey.

長い旅の後、電車はついに終点に到着しました。

C1 verb /ˈfæbrɪkeɪt/

fabricate

作り上げる

Meaning

to invent or concoct something, often with the intent to deceive; or to construct or manufacture

Example

The witness fabricated his testimony to protect himself.

証人は自分を守るために証言をでっち上げました。

C2 noun /ˈmoʊlər/

molar

臼歯

Meaning

A large tooth at the back of the mouth used for grinding food.

Example

The dentist had to extract his wisdom molar.

歯科医は彼の親知らずを抜かなければなりませんでした。

C1 verb /ˌʌndəˈreɪt/

underrate

過小評価

Meaning

to fail to recognize the full value or importance of something or someone

Example

Many people underrate the benefits of regular exercise.

多くの人々が定期的な運動の利点を過小評価しています。

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。

A2 verb /bɜːrn/

burn

燃える

Meaning

to be on fire; to damage with fire or heat

Example

The candle will burn for several hours.

キャンドルは数時間燃え続けます。

C1 noun /əˈtoʊnmənt/

atonement

贖罪

Meaning

the act of making amends for a wrong, sin, or injury

Example

The festival was celebrated as a day of atonement.

その祭りは贖罪の日として祝われました。

C1 noun /mɪsˈɡɪvɪŋz/

misgivings

疑念、不安

Meaning

feelings of doubt or concern about the outcome or propriety of something

Example

She had serious misgivings about signing the contract.

彼女は契約書にサインすることに対して深刻な疑念を抱いていた。

A2 adjective /mɪkst/

mixed

混合された

Meaning

consisting of different elements or having varied opinions or feelings

Example

The audience had mixed reactions to the film.

観客は映画に対して混合した反応を示しました。

C2 noun /dɪˈprævɪti/

depravity

堕落

Meaning

moral corruption; wickedness

Example

The film portrays the moral depravity of a corrupt society.

その映画は腐敗した社会の道徳的堕落を描いています。

C1 noun ˈfɜːr.vɚ

fervor

情熱または熱意

Meaning

Strong passion or enthusiasm for something.

Example

He spoke with great fervor about his vision for the company.

彼は会社のビジョンについて熱心に話しました。

C2 adjective /ˈlɪsɪt/

licit

合法

Meaning

Permitted by law or by rules; legal.

Example

The trade of certain goods is licit under international law.

特定の商品の取引は国際法の下で合法です。

C1 noun /ˈwiː.vər bɜːd/

Weaver bird

織り鳥

Meaning

a small bird that builds elaborate woven nests from grass and twigs

Example

The weaver bird skillfully constructs its intricate nest.

織り鳥は巧みに複雑な巣を作る

C2 noun əˌklaɪ.mə.tɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

acclimatization

適応

Meaning

The process of adapting to a new environment or condition.

Example

The hikers needed time for acclimatization to high altitudes.

登山者は高い標高に適応するために時間が必要でした。

C1 noun /ˌdʒenəˈræləti/

generality

一般性

Meaning

A vague, non-specific statement or principle that applies broadly.

Example

The speech was full of generalities and lacked concrete details.

スピーチは一般的な内容で、具体的な詳細が欠けていました。

C2 noun /ˈweɪstrəl/

wastrel

浪費者, 怠け者

Meaning

A person who wastes time, money, or resources; an idler or spendthrift.

Example

The young man was dismissed as a wastrel by his family.

その若者は家族から浪費者として追放されました。

C2 noun /əˈluː.vi.əm/

alluvium

沖積土

Meaning

Fertile soil deposited by flowing water, especially in riverbanks.

Example

The alluvium in riverbanks is highly fertile for agriculture.

川の岸辺にあるアリューヴィウムは農業に非常に肥沃です。

B2 noun ˈbɛntʃˌmɑːr.kɪŋ

benchmarking

基準設定と比較分析

Meaning

Comparing with a specific industry or competitor to set the best standards.

Example

Companies use benchmarking to assess their performance.

企業は自社のパフォーマンスを評価するためにベンチマーキングを利用しています。

C2 noun /ˈhæbɪtənt/

habitant

住民

Meaning

An inhabitant; a person or animal that lives in a particular place.

Example

The habitants of the village were friendly and welcoming.

村の住民は親切で歓迎してくれました。

C1 noun /ˌdɛsɪˈmeɪʃən/

decimation

壊滅

Meaning

The act of destroying or killing a large proportion of something.

Example

The decimation of the city left thousands homeless.

都市の壊滅により、何千人もの人々が家を失った。

C2 noun /ˌspoʊliˈeɪʃən/

spoliation

破壊

Meaning

The act of destroying or ruining something, often evidence or property.

Example

The court punished the company for the spoliation of evidence.

裁判所は証拠の破壊のために会社を罰しました。

B2 noun /stəˈbɪl.ə.ti/

Stability

安定性

Meaning

the state of being stable; firmness; steadiness

Example

Political stability is essential for economic growth.

政治的安定は経済成長にとって重要です。

C1 noun trænˈsɛndəns

transcendence

超越

Meaning

Existence or experience beyond the normal or physical level.

Example

The artist's work was a symbol of transcendence in creativity.

アーティストの作品は創造性における超越の象徴だった。

C1 adjective /ˌʌnəˈfɛktɪd/

unaffected

無影響な, 自然な

Meaning

Not influenced or touched by something; genuine and natural.

Example

He remained unaffected by the criticism and kept working hard.

彼は批判に動じることなく、懸命に働き続けました。

B2 verb /əˈmend/

amend

修正する

Meaning

to make changes or corrections to improve something; to modify

Example

They amended the contract to include new terms.

彼らは契約を修正して新しい条項を追加しました。

C2 verb /ˈfʌdəl/

fuddle

混乱させる

Meaning

To confuse or stupefy, especially with alcohol or overwhelming information.

Example

The complicated instructions fuddled the new employees.

複雑な指示が新しい従業員を混乱させました。

B1 noun /æks/

Axe

斧

Meaning

a tool with a heavy blade for cutting wood

Example

The lumberjack swung his axe to chop the tree.

木こりは木を切るために斧を振った。

A1 noun /ˈfɑːðər/

father

幸福

Meaning

A male parent of a child.

Example

His father taught him how to ride a bicycle.

彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、その幸せを隠せなかった。

C2 verb /dɪˈdʒɛkt/

deject

落胆させる

Meaning

to make someone feel sad, depressed, or dispirited

Example

The news of his failure seemed to deject him deeply.

彼の失敗のニュースは彼を深く落胆させたようだ。

A2 verb əˈnaʊnst

announced

発表された

Meaning

To make a public and typically formal declaration about a fact, occurrence, or intention.

Example

The mission was announced publicly.

ミッションは公開で発表されました。

C1 noun /ˈmɒd.ə.sti/

Modesty

謙虚さ; 謙遜

Meaning

the quality of being humble and not boastful about achievements

Example

Despite his success, he showed great modesty.

成功にもかかわらず、彼は偉大な謙虚さを示しました。

C2 adjective /ˌdɪskəmˈbɑːbjuleɪtɪd/

discombobulated

混乱した

Meaning

confused and disoriented; feeling unsettled

Example

She looked discombobulated after hearing the unexpected news.

予期しないニュースを聞いた後、彼女は混乱しているように見えた。

C2 verb /ɪnˈhjuːm/

inhume

埋葬する

Meaning

to bury a dead body in the ground

Example

They inhumed the warrior with full honors.

彼らは戦士を完全な名誉を持って埋葬しました。

B2 noun /ˈkaʊnsələr/

councillor

議員

Meaning

an elected member of a local council who helps make decisions and represent the community

Example

The councillor spoke to residents about improving local roads.

市議会議員は地域の道路について話しました。

C1 noun, verb /ˈmæn.deɪt/

mandate

マンダト

Meaning

an official order or command; to give someone authority to act in a certain way

Example

The government issued a mandate to reduce carbon emissions.

政府は炭素排出削減のためのマンダトを発行した。

B2 interjection /ˈbrɑː.voʊ/

bravo

ブラボー

Meaning

used to express approval, admiration, or praise

Example

The audience shouted 'Bravo!' after the stunning performance.

観客は素晴らしいパフォーマンスの後で「ブラボー！」と叫びました。

B1 adjective /ˈsɛpəreɪtɪd/

separated

分かれた

Meaning

divided or disconnected from something else; not together

Example

They have been living in separated houses since the divorce.

離婚以来、彼らは別々の家に住んでいます。

B2 noun /ˈkɪdni/

Kidney

腎臓

Meaning

either of a pair of organs that filter waste products from the blood and produce urine

Example

Drinking plenty of water helps keep your kidneys healthy.

十分な水分を摂取することで、腎臓の健康を保つことができます。

B2 noun /ˈvæljuː ˌprɒpəˈzɪʃən/

value proposition

製品やサービスが顧客に提供するユニークな利益や価値を説明する声明

Meaning

A statement that explains the unique benefits or value that a product or service offers to customers.

Example

A clear value proposition attracts more customers.

明確なバリュープロポジションは、より多くの顧客を引きつけます。

C2 noun /ˈfɪl.ə.dʒɪ.nɪst/

philogynist

女性を愛する人

Meaning

a person who loves or admires women

Example

As a known philogynist, he advocated for women's education.

有名なフィロジニストとして、彼は女性の教育を支持しました。

C1 verb prəˈpel

propel

推進する

Meaning

To drive, push, or cause to move in a particular direction, typically forward.

Example

Lack of proper guidance can propel adolescents toward delinquency.

適切な指導が欠如すると、青少年は犯罪へと向かうことになるかもしれません。

B1 noun ˈvɪktəri

victory

勝利

Meaning

The act of defeating an enemy or opponent in a battle, game, or other competition.

Example

The victory of Bangladesh on December 16 is a moment of pride.

バングラデシュの12月16日の勝利は誇りの瞬間です。

B1 noun /lenz/

lens

レンズ

Meaning

a curved piece of glass or plastic that makes things look clearer or larger when you look through it

Example

He cleaned the camera lens before taking the picture.

彼は写真を撮る前にカメラのレンズをきれいにしました。

B2 noun /ɪnˈtɜː.prə.tər/

Interpreter

通訳者; 翻訳者;

Meaning

a person who translates orally from one language into another; someone who explains meaning

Example

The international conference hired professional interpreters to translate speeches in real time.

国際会議は、スピーチをリアルタイムで翻訳するためにプロの通訳者を雇いました。

A2 adjective /kjuːt/

cute

かわいい

Meaning

attractive in a pretty or endearing way

Example

That puppy is so cute!

その子犬はとてもかわいいです！

C2 adjective /ˌlækəˈdeɪzɪkəl/

lackadaisical

怠惰または無関心

Meaning

lacking enthusiasm, energy, or determination; careless or lazy

Example

His lackadaisical attitude toward work annoyed his boss.

彼の怠惰な態度は、仕事に対する上司の不満を引き起こした。

C2 noun /traɪˈʌmvɪər/

triumvir

三人委員

Meaning

One of a group of three men holding power in ancient Rome.

Example

Caesar was a triumvir in the first Roman triumvirate.

カエサルは最初のローマの三人委員会の一員でした。

C2 verb /bɪˈfɒɡ/

befog

ぼやけさせる

Meaning

to confuse or make unclear; to cover with fog or mist

Example

His mind was befogged by exhaustion.

彼の心は疲れによってぼやけていた。

C2 noun /ˈɡræfaɪt/

graphite

グラファイト

Meaning

a soft, black form of carbon used in pencils and as a lubricant

Example

The artist sketched the portrait using a graphite pencil.

アーティストはグラファイト鉛筆を使って肖像画を描きました。

A1 adjective /bɪɡ/

big

大きい

Meaning

large in size, extent, or importance

Example

They moved into a big house with plenty of space.

彼らは広いスペースのある大きな家に引っ越しました。

C2 noun /nɑːrˈsɪsəs/

narcissus

ナルシスの花

Meaning

A type of flowering plant with yellow or white blooms, often associated with self-love from Greek mythology.

Example

A narcissus bloomed in the garden during spring.

春に、庭でナルシスの花が咲きました。

B2 noun /hɪˈstɔːriən/

historian

歴史学者

Meaning

a person who studies or writes about history

Example

The historian gave a lecture on ancient civilizations.

歴史学者は古代文明について講義を行いました。

B2 noun /læp/

Lap

ひざの上

Meaning

the flat area between the waist and knees of a seated person; one circuit of a track or course

Example

The cat curled up comfortably in her lap while she read her book.

猫は本を読みながら快適に彼女のひざの上で丸くなっていた。

C2 verb /ˈekspərˌɡeɪt/

expurgate

削除する

Meaning

To remove offensive or objectionable parts from a text or speech.

Example

The publisher decided to expurgate the novel before reprinting it.

出版社は再版前に小説を削除することにした。

テニス

Meaning

a sport played with rackets and a ball on a rectangular court

Example

He enjoys playing tennis with his friends on the weekends.

彼は週末に友達とテニスをするのが好きです。