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B2 verb /ˈdɑːrkən/

darken

暗くする
Meaning
to make or become dark; to reduce brightness or light
Example
The clouds began to darken the sky before the storm.
嵐の前に雲が空を暗くし始めた。
B2 adjective /ɪˈtɜː.nəl/

Eternal

永遠の; 無限の; 不朽の; 永久の
Meaning
lasting or existing forever; without end or beginning; everlasting
Example
Their love seemed eternal and unbreakable.
彼らの愛は永遠で壊れないように見えました。
B2 adjective /prɪˈzentəbl/

Presentable

見栄えが良い; 公の場に適した
Meaning
neat and suitable for being seen in public; acceptable in appearance
Example
Make sure you look presentable for the job interview.
面接のために見た目をきちんと整えてください。
B2 adjective /ʌnˈbaɪəst/

unbiased

偏見のない
Meaning
Not showing prejudice; impartial and fair.
Example
The report gave an unbiased view of the situation.
レポートは状況の偏りのない見解を示しました。
B2 noun /stɑːˈveɪ.ʃən/

Starvation

飢餓
Meaning
suffering or death caused by lack of food; extreme hunger
Example
Many people died of starvation during the famine.
多くの人々は飢饉の間に飢え死にしました。
B2 noun /klɔː/

Claw

爪
Meaning
sharp curved nail on the foot of an animal or bird
Example
The cat extended its sharp claws to climb the tree.
猫は木に登るために鋭い爪を伸ばした。
B2 noun /ˈweɪtˌlɪftɪŋ/

weightlifting

重量挙げ
Meaning
the sport or activity of lifting heavy weights to build strength and muscle
Example
Weightlifting requires discipline, proper technique, and consistent training.
重量挙げには規律と正しい技術が必要です。
B2 noun /ɡlɪmps/

Glimpse

一瞥;
Meaning
a momentary or partial view; a brief look or sight of something
Example
Through the window, I caught a glimpse of the beautiful garden behind the house.
窓を通して、家の後ろにある美しい庭の一瞥を見ました。
B2 adjective /ˈmjuːtʃuəl/

Mutual

相互
Meaning
shared by two or more parties; reciprocal
Example
They have a mutual respect for each other.
彼らはお互いに相互尊重を持っています。
B2 noun /liːk/

Leak

漏れ; 穴
Meaning
a hole in a container or covering through which contents escape or enter accidentally
Example
There is a leak in the water pipe.
水道管にリークがあります。
B2 verb /ɪɡˈzædʒəˌreɪt/

exaggerate

誇張する
Meaning
to describe something as better, worse, or more important than it really is
Example
He tends to exaggerate his achievements.
彼は自分の業績を誇張しがちだ。
B2 noun /ˈmɒdəreɪtər/

moderator

モデレーター
Meaning
A person who leads or oversees discussions, debates, or forums to maintain order.
Example
The moderator asked each panelist to share their views.
モデレーターは各パネリストに自分の意見を共有するように頼みました。
B2 noun /prɪˈdɪk.ʃən/

Prediction

予測
Meaning
a statement about what will happen in the future; a forecast
Example
The weather prediction says it will rain tomorrow.
天気予報は明日雨が降ると言っています。
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 adjective ʌnˈprɛsɪˌdɛntɪd

unprecedented

前例のない
Meaning
Never done or known before; without previous example.
Example
Unprecedented advancements in science changed human lives.
科学における前例のない進歩は人間の生活を変えました。
B2 adjective /ʌnˈɑːrmd/

unarmed

非武装
Meaning
Not equipped with or carrying weapons
Example
The police found the suspect unarmed during the search.
警察は捜索中に容疑者が武装していないことを発見した。
B2 verb /sɜːrdʒ/

surge

急増
Meaning
to move suddenly and powerfully forward or upward
Example
The crowd surged forward when the gates opened.
ゲートが開くと、群衆は前方に押し寄せました。
B2 noun /ˌdek.ləˈreɪ.ʃən/

Declaration

宣言; 発表; 告知
Meaning
a formal or explicit statement or announcement; an official proclamation
Example
The president's declaration of independence marked a historic moment for the nation.
大統領の独立宣言は、国にとって歴史的な瞬間を意味していました。
B2 adjective /ˌæbsənt ˈmaɪndɪd/

absent-minded

うっかり者
Meaning
often forgetting things or not paying attention
Example
He is so absent-minded that he often forgets his keys.
彼はとてもうっかりしていて、よく鍵を忘れます。
B2 verb /ɪˈrɛkt/

erect

建てる
Meaning
to build or construct something; to set upright
Example
They erected a statue in the town square.
彼らは町の広場に像を建てました。
B2 noun səbˈstænʃəl ˈɪmpækt

substantial impact

重大な影響
Meaning
A significant, considerable, and meaningful effect or influence.
Example
Substantial impact is possible even with a few hours of volunteering.
少しの時間のボランティア活動でも重大な影響を与えることができます。
B2 noun /ˈsɛntəmənt/

Sentiment

感情
Meaning
a feeling or opinion, especially one based on emotion; tender feelings of affection
Example
Public sentiment was strongly against the new policy.
世論は新しい政策に強く反対していた。
B2 adjective /ˈlɒŋ ˈstændɪŋ/

long-standing

長期的な
Meaning
having existed or continued for a long period of time
Example
They have a long-standing relationship with their suppliers.
彼らは供給業者との長期的な関係を持っています。
B2 adverb /ɪˈfɪʃəntli/

efficiently

効率的に
Meaning
in a way that achieves maximum productivity with minimum wasted effort or expense
Example
She managed to complete the task efficiently within the deadline.
彼女は締め切り内に効率的にタスクを完了させました。
B2 noun ˌæn.tiˈɒk.sɪ.dənts

antioxidants

抗酸化物質
Meaning
A substance that may prevent or delay some types of cell damage.
Example
Fruits and vegetables are rich in antioxidants.
果物や野菜には抗酸化物質が豊富に含まれています。
B2 noun /ɡrɪp/

Grip

しっかりした握り; 握る力; ハンドルまたはグリップの位置
Meaning
a firm hold or grasp; the power of holding something firmly; a handle or handhold
Example
The rock climber lost his grip and fell several feet before the safety rope caught him.
ロッククライマーはグリップを失い、安全ロープが彼を捕える前に数フィート落ちた。
B2 noun ˈkɔːrəl ˈriːfs

Coral Reefs

サンゴ礁
Meaning
Underwater structures made from calcium carbonate secreted by corals, forming diverse marine ecosystems.
Example
Saint Martin's Island is known for its coral reefs.
セント・マーチン島はそのサンゴ礁で知られています。
B2 noun /fɪˈlɒsəfə/

philosopher

哲学者
Meaning
a person engaged in the study of philosophy or in serious thinking about fundamental questions
Example
Socrates was a famous philosopher of ancient Greece.
ソクラテスは古代ギリシャの有名な哲学者でした。
B2 adjective /ˌpeɪ.triˈɑː.tɪk/

Patriotic

愛国的な
Meaning
showing love for one's country
Example
The patriotic citizens celebrated Independence Day with great enthusiasm.
愛国的な市民たちは独立記念日を大きな熱意で祝いました。
B2 adjective sɪnˈθet̬.ɪk

synthetic

合成の
Meaning
Made by chemical synthesis, especially to imitate a natural product; artificial.
Example
Synthetic chemicals are used in processed foods.
合成化学物質は加工食品に使用されます。
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 noun /məˌnɪp.jəˈleɪ.ʃən/

manipulation

操作
Meaning
The action of manipulating someone or something in a skillful manner; handling or controlling in a subtle, unfair, or unscrupulous way.
Example
Media manipulation influences public opinion.
メディア操作は公共の意見に影響を与えます。
B2 adjective /ˈtɔː.kə.tɪv/

Talkative

おしゃべり
Meaning
fond of talking; speaking freely and at length
Example
My talkative neighbor loves to chat about everything.
私のおしゃべりな隣人は、何でも話すのが大好きです。
B2 noun /slʌm/

Slum

スラム街
Meaning
a poor urban area with substandard housing and squalid conditions
Example
The government is working to improve conditions in the slum.
政府はスラムの条件を改善するために取り組んでいます。
B2 noun /ˈkɒŋɡrɛs/

congress

会議
Meaning
a formal meeting or assembly, especially of representatives for discussion
Example
The international congress on climate change will be held next year.
気候変動に関する国際会議は来年開催されます。
B2 adjective /ˈpraɪ.ər/

Prior

事前の
Meaning
existing or coming before in time; previous; earlier
Example
You need prior approval before making any changes to the system.
システムに変更を加える前には、事前の承認が必要です。
B2 noun /ˈmɪs.tʃɪf/

Mischief

いたずら
Meaning
Playful behavior that causes minor trouble or annoyance but is not meant to cause serious harm
Example
The children were full of mischief during the summer holidays.
子供たちは夏休み中、いたずらでいっぱいでした。
B2 adjective /kræmpt/

cramped

窮屈, 不快適な小ささ
Meaning
uncomfortably small or restricted
Example
The room was so cramped that we could barely move.
部屋はとても窮屈で、ほとんど動けませんでした。
B2 verb /prɪˈsiːd/

precede

先行する
Meaning
to come before something in time, order, or position
Example
A brief introduction precedes each chapter.
簡単な紹介は各章の前に来る。
B2 noun /ˌrep.ɪˈtɪʃ.ən/

Repetition

繰り返し
Meaning
the action of repeating something that has already been said or written
Example
Constant repetition helps students memorize vocabulary effectively.
継続的な繰り返しは、学生が語彙を効果的に覚えるのを助けます。
B2 verb /oʊˈmɪt/

omit

省略する
Meaning
to leave out or exclude; to fail to include something
Example
Please don't omit any important details from your report.
レポートから重要な詳細を省略しないでください。
B2 verb /krʌʃ/

crush

Meaning
to press or squeeze something so hard that it is damaged or destroyed
Example
He accidentally crushed the paper cup in his hand.
B2 verb /ˈflætər/

flatter

過度または不誠実にお世辞を言って、恩恵を得る
Meaning
to praise excessively or insincerely to gain favor
Example
He tried to flatter his boss to get a promotion.
彼は昇進を得るために上司をお世辞で持ち上げようとした。
B2 noun /wɔːrd/

ward

病棟
Meaning
A separate room in a hospital for patients; also a division of a city or a person under guardianship.
Example
She was admitted to the children's ward.
彼女は子供病棟に入院しました。
B2 noun /ˈkɒmənˌteɪtər/

commentator

解説者
Meaning
a person who reports and discusses events, especially on TV or radio
Example
The commentator described the football match in detail.
解説者はサッカーの試合を詳細に説明しました。
B2 noun/verb /briːtʃ/

breach

違反
Meaning
A violation or breaking of a law, agreement, or code of conduct; an act of breaking or failing to observe a law, agreement, or code of conduct.
Example
The company faced a breach of data security.
会社はデータセキュリティの違反に直面しました。
B2 noun /ˈtɪmbər/

timber

木材
Meaning
wood prepared for use in building and carpentry
Example
The house was built entirely from local timber.
その家は完全に地元の木材で作られていました。
B2 noun /ˈaʊt.saɪ.dər/

Out-sider

アウトサイダー
Meaning
a person who does not belong to a particular group; someone not accepted by a group
Example
As an outsider, he found it difficult to understand their traditions.
アウトサイダーとして、彼は彼らの伝統を理解するのが難しいと感じました。
B2 adjective /fræŋk/

Frank

正直な; 開かれた; 率直な; 誠実な
Meaning
honest; open; straightforward; candid
Example
She gave me a frank opinion about my presentation.
彼女は私のプレゼンテーションについて率直な意見をくれました。
B2 verb dɪˈtɪrɪəˌreɪts

deteriorates

悪化する
Meaning
To become progressively worse; to decline in quality, condition, or strength.
Example
The quality of air deteriorates due to pollution.
汚染によって大気の質が悪化する。
B2 adjective /ɪnˈækjərət/

Inaccurate

不正確; 間違っている; 誤り
Meaning
not correct; containing errors; wrong
Example
The weather forecast was inaccurate yesterday.
昨日の天気予報は不正確でした。
B2 adjective strəˈtiː.dʒɪk

strategic

戦略的
Meaning
Relating to the identification of long-term or overall aims and interests and the means of achieving them.
Example
Strategic policies enhance competitiveness.
戦略的な政策は競争力を高めます。
B2 adjective /ʌnhaɪˈdʒiːnɪk/

Unhygienic

不衛生な; 適切な衛生状態の欠如
Meaning
not clean; lacking proper sanitation
Example
The restaurant was closed due to unhygienic conditions in the kitchen.
レストランは不衛生な厨房の状態で閉店しました。
B2 verb /ˈrɛkən/

reckon

推測する
Meaning
To think, believe, or expect something; to calculate or estimate.
Example
I reckon it will rain later today.
今日は後で雨が降るだろうと思います。
B2 adjective ænˈtɪsɪpeɪtɪd

anticipated

予測された
Meaning
Expected or predicted to happen; foreseen in advance.
Example
The anticipated growth exceeded the city's capacity.
予測された成長は都市の容量を超えました。
B2 noun əˈmend.mənts

amendments

修正案
Meaning
Changes or additions made to improve a text, law, or constitution.
Example
Amendments reflect evolving public needs.
修正案は進化する公共のニーズを反映しています。
B2 noun /ˈtjuːmər/

tumor

腫瘍
Meaning
an abnormal mass of tissue caused by excessive cell growth
Example
The doctor found a benign tumor during the medical check-up.
医師は健康診断中に良性の腫瘍を見つけました。
B2 noun noʊˈbel praɪz

Nobel Prize

ノーベル賞
Meaning
Any of six international prizes awarded annually for outstanding work in physics, chemistry, physiology or medicine, literature, economics, and the promotion of peace.
Example
Nobel Prize recognition evaded Bose's contributions.
Nobel Prize recognition did not apply to Bose's contributions.
B2 noun /ˈfrɛʃnəs/

freshness

新鮮さ
Meaning
The quality of being new, clean, and full of energy.
Example
The freshness of the morning air made everyone feel alive.
朝の新鮮な空気で、みんなが生き生きと感じました。
B2 adjective /prəˈɡrɛsɪv/

progressive

進歩的
Meaning
favoring or implementing new and modern ideas or policies; moving forward or improving
Example
She holds progressive views on social justice and equality.
彼女は社会的正義と平等に関して進歩的な見解を持っています。
B2 noun /nɪˌɡoʊ.siˈeɪ.ʃən/

Negotiation

合意に達するための議論; 交渉
Meaning
discussion aimed at reaching an agreement; bargaining
Example
The negotiation between the two companies lasted for weeks.
二社間の交渉は数週間続きました。
B2 noun /ˈwɪlɪŋnəs/

willingness

意欲
Meaning
the quality of being prepared or ready to do something
Example
Her willingness to help others made her very popular.
他の人を助ける意欲が彼女を非常に人気者にした。
B2 verb əˈpɔɪn.tɪd

appointed

任命された
Meaning
Assign a job or role to someone; designate someone to a position.
Example
Appointed officials carry significant responsibilities.
任命された職員は重要な責任を負います。
B2 adjective /ˈskɑː.lət/

Scarlet

スカーレット
Meaning
a bright red color with a slightly orange tinge
Example
The scarlet roses in the garden looked magnificent in the morning light.
庭のスカーレットローズは朝の光の中で素晴らしく見えました。
B2 adjective/noun /ˈmaɪ.nər/

minor

小さい / 未成年
Meaning
less important, serious, or significant; a person under the legal age
Example
Luckily, the accident caused only minor injuries.
幸運にも、事故は軽いけがだけを引き起こしました。
B2 adjective /əkˈsel.ə.reɪ.tɪd/

accelerated

加速された
Meaning
Happening or developing faster than usual.
Example
The project progressed at an accelerated pace.
プロジェクトは加速したペースで進んでいった。
B2 noun ˈprɒs.pekt

prospect

見込み
Meaning
The possibility or likelihood of some future event occurring.
Example
The project's success holds great prospect for the economy.
プロジェクトの成功は経済にとって大きな見込みを持っています。
B2 noun ˈhɑːrvɪstɪŋ

harvesting

収穫
Meaning
The process of gathering a ripe crop from the fields or collecting natural resources.
Example
Unregulated harvesting affects the biodiversity of oceans.
規制されていない収穫は海洋の生物多様性に影響を与えます。
B2 noun /kəmˈpoʊnənt/

component

コンポーネント
Meaning
a part or element of a larger whole, especially a machine or system
Example
The engine is the most important component of the car.
エンジンは車の最も重要なコンポーネントです。
B2 verb /dɪˈspaɪz/

despise

軽蔑する
Meaning
to regard with contempt; to hate strongly
Example
She despises dishonesty in all its forms.
彼女はすべての不正直を軽蔑している。
B2 verb /ɡrænt/

grant

授与する
Meaning
to give or allow someone to have; to admit or agree
Example
The university granted him a scholarship.
大学は彼に奨学金を授与しました。
B2 verb /ɪnˈvɪʒən/

envision

想像する
Meaning
to imagine or picture something in the future; to visualize a possibility or goal
Example
She envisions a world where everyone has equal access to education.
彼女はすべての人が平等に教育を受けられる世界を想像しています。
B2 adjective /kənˈsɜːvətɪv/

conservative

保守的な
Meaning
Favoring traditional views and values; resistant to change.
Example
He has conservative views on family and society.
彼は家族と社会について保守的な見解を持っている。
B2 verb /ɪmˈpoʊzd/

imposed

課す
Meaning
forced something to be accepted or put in place
Example
The government imposed new regulations on the industry.
政府は産業に新しい規制を課した。
B2 noun /eɪk/

Ache

痛み
Meaning
a continuous or prolonged dull pain in a part of one's body
Example
He had a terrible headache after working late.
彼は遅くまで働いた後、ひどい頭痛に悩まされた。
B2 noun /əˈdʒʌstmənt/

adjustment

Meaning
a small change made to improve something or make it work better
Example
The doctor made an adjustment to the patient’s medication.
B2 noun /rɪˈbel.jən/

Rebellion

反乱
Meaning
an act of armed resistance to an established government or leader
Example
The rebellion against the king lasted for three years.
王に対する反乱は3年間続いた。
B2 noun /ˈoʊ.vər ɡroʊθ/

Over growth

過剰成長
Meaning
excessive growth beyond normal size; too much development or expansion
Example
The overgrowth of weeds made the garden look untidy.
雑草の過剰な繁茂が庭を乱雑に見せた。
B2 noun /ˈɔːkʃən/

Auction

オークション
Meaning
a public sale in which goods or property are sold to the highest bidder
Example
The antique furniture was sold at an auction last weekend.
アンティーク家具は先週末のオークションで売られました。
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。
B2 noun /ˈlɪn.ən/

linen

リネン生地
Meaning
A strong cloth made from the fibers of the flax plant, or items made from this cloth such as sheets or clothing.
Example
She bought new linen curtains for the living room.
彼女はリビングルームのために新しいリネンのカーテンを買いました。
B2 noun /ˈwɔtər ˈpjʊrəˌfaɪər/

Water purifier

水の浄化装置
Meaning
A device that removes contaminants and impurities from water to make it safe for drinking
Example
We installed a water purifier in our kitchen to ensure clean drinking water.
私たちは清潔な飲料水を確保するために、キッチンに水の浄化装置を設置しました。
B2 noun /dɪˈrɛktəri/

directory

ディレクトリ
Meaning
a book or online resource listing people, businesses, or services with relevant details
Example
I need to find a plumber in the phone directory.
電話帳で配管工を探さなければなりません。
B2 noun bækˈtɪə.ri.ə

bacteria

バクテリア
Meaning
A member of a large group of unicellular microorganisms which have cell walls but lack organelles and an organized nucleus.
Example
Specialized bacteria aid in waste decomposition.
専門的なバクテリアは廃棄物の分解を助けます。
B2 adjective /dɪˈpɛndəbl/

dependable

信頼できる
Meaning
able to be trusted or relied on; consistently reliable
Example
She is a dependable colleague who always meets deadlines.
彼女はいつも締め切りを守る信頼できる同僚です。
B2 noun /prækˈtɪʃ.ən.ər/

practitioner

実務家
Meaning
a person actively engaged in a profession, especially medicine or law
Example
She is a skilled medical practitioner.
彼女は優れた医療実務家です。
B2 verb, noun, adjective /ˈɔːltərnət/ (adj, noun), /ˈɔːltərˌneɪt/ (verb)

alternate

交代、代替
Meaning
to occur in turn repeatedly; to take turns; also, a substitute or replacement
Example
The students alternate between online and offline classes.
学生たちはオンラインとオフラインのクラスを交互に受講します。
B2 adjective; verb (past/participle) /əˈʃʊrd/

assured

確信している；自信のある
Meaning
confident and certain; guaranteed or made certain
Example
She felt assured that everything would work out.
彼女はすべてうまくいくと確信していた。
B2 adjective /ˈhændi/

handy

使いやすい
Meaning
convenient to use or easily accessible; skillful with the hands
Example
This pocket knife is very handy when you go camping.
このポケットナイフはキャンプの時に非常に便利です。
B2 noun ˈbɪz.nɪs ˈfaɪ.næns

business finance

ビジネスファイナンス
Meaning
The area of finance that deals with sources of funding and the capital structure of corporations.
Example
Effective business finance enhances profitability.
効果的なビジネスファイナンスは利益性を高めます。
B2 noun /ˈhæs.əl/

Hassle

面倒; 困難; 手間
Meaning
irritating inconvenience; trouble or difficulty; a situation causing problems
Example
Booking tickets online can save you the hassle of waiting in long queues at the theater.
オンラインでチケットを予約すると、劇場で長時間並ぶ手間を省けます。
B2 noun /ˈsɜːvɪŋ/

serving

ポーション
Meaning
a portion of food for one person; the act of giving food or drink to someone
Example
He ate a large serving of rice and curry.
彼は大きなポーションのご飯とカレーを食べました。
B2 noun /ˈdef.ə.sɪt/

Deficit

赤字; 欠乏
Meaning
the amount by which something is too small; a shortfall or lack
Example
The government faced a budget deficit of millions due to increased spending.
政府は支出の増加により、何百万もの予算の赤字に直面しました。
B2 noun /prɪˈkɔː.ʃən/

Precaution

予防措置
Meaning
an action taken in advance to prevent something dangerous or unpleasant from happening
Example
As a precaution, we should bring extra water on the hike.
予防措置として、ハイキングに追加の水を持っていくべきです。
B2 noun /ˈsɒr.oʊ/

Sorrow

悲しみ; 哀しみ;
Meaning
a feeling of deep distress caused by loss or disappointment
Example
His heart was filled with sorrow after the tragedy.
悲劇の後、彼の心は悲しみで満ちていた。
B2 noun /juːˈtɪl.ə.ti/

Utility

効用; 利益; 公共サービス
Meaning
the state of being useful, profitable, or beneficial; a public service
Example
The utility of solar panels increases with rising electricity costs.
電気料金の上昇とともに、太陽光パネルの効用が増加しています。
B2 noun /ˈtreɪ.tər/

Traitor

裏切り者
Meaning
a person who betrays someone or something, such as a friend, cause, or principle
Example
The spy was branded a traitor to his country after being caught.
スパイは捕まった後、国を裏切った者としてレッテルを貼られました。
B2 noun ˈɡeɪm.pleɪ

gameplay

ゲームプレイ
Meaning
The tactical aspects of a game, such as its plot and the way it is played.
Example
The team's gameplay was innovative.
チームのゲームプレイは革新的でした。
B2 noun /kwest/

Quest

探求; 探索
Meaning
a journey or search for something; an adventure to achieve a goal
Example
The knight embarked on a quest to find the legendary treasure.
騎士は伝説の宝物を見つけるための探求を始めました。
B2 adjective /ˈkɔːstli/

costly

高価
Meaning
expensive or causing a lot of money, time, or effort
Example
Their mistake proved to be very costly for the company.
彼らのミスは会社にとって非常に高価であることが証明されました。
B2 noun ˌprɒd.ʌkˈtɪv.ɪ.ti

productivity

生産性
Meaning
The effectiveness of productive effort, especially in industry, as measured in terms of the rate of output per unit of input.
Example
Improved irrigation boosts productivity.
改善された灌漑は生産性を向上させる。
B2 adverb /ˈtaɪtli/

Tightly

しっかり; 強く
Meaning
in a tight manner; firmly; securely
Example
Hold the rope tightly so you don't fall.
ロープをしっかり持って、落ちないようにします。
B2 noun ˌsensɪˈtɪvɪti

sensitivity

感受性
Meaning
The quality or condition of being sensitive; responsiveness to stimuli.
Example
Bose proved plant sensitivity through experiments.
ボースは実験を通じて植物の感受性を証明しました。
B2 verb /ˌmænjʊˈfæktʃər/

manufacture

製造
Meaning
to produce goods in large quantities using machinery; to make or create something
Example
The company manufactures electronic devices for global markets.
その会社はグローバル市場向けに電子機器を製造しています。
B2 noun /faɪˈnæn.ʃəl rɪˌspɒn.sɪˈbɪl.ə.ti/

financial responsibility

財務責任
Meaning
The practice of managing money and other financial resources in a responsible and effective manner.
Example
Financial responsibility ensures long-term economic stability.
財務責任は長期的な経済の安定を確保します。
B2 noun ˈlɪt.ər.ə.si ˌreɪts

literacy rates

識字率
Meaning
The percentage of people in a population who can read and write; measures of educational levels in a population.
Example
Literacy rates impact socioeconomic conditions.
識字率は社会経済的条件に影響を与える。
B2 noun /wʌn θɜːd/

one-third

三分の一
Meaning
one part of something that is divided into three equal parts
Example
One-third of the class was absent today.
クラスの三分の一が今日は欠席でした。
B2 noun /məˈkænɪks/

mechanics

力学
Meaning
the branch of physics concerned with the motion of objects and the forces acting on them; also refers to the practical details of how something works
Example
He studied the mechanics of the machine before fixing it.
彼は機械を修理する前に、その力学を学んだ。
B2 noun /siːdʒ/

siege

包囲
Meaning
A military operation in which a place is surrounded to force its surrender.
Example
The castle fell after a long siege.
城は長い包囲戦の後に落ちました。
B2 adjective /prəˈpoʊzd/

proposed

提案された
Meaning
suggested or put forward for consideration or discussion
Example
The proposed changes will improve the system.
提案された変更はシステムを改善します。
B2 noun /ˈspaɪs bɒks/

Spice box

スパイス箱
Meaning
a container used to store various spices and seasonings
Example
She opened the spice box to find cumin for her curry.
彼女はカレー用のクミンを見つけるためにスパイスボックスを開けました。
B2 noun

Patriot

愛国者
B2 adjective /ˈtɛlɪŋ/

telling

重要な示唆
Meaning
Revealing something significant or giving important information.
Example
Her silence was more telling than words.
彼女の沈黙は言葉よりも重要だった。
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 /ˈpesɪˌmɪzəm/

pessimism

ペシミズム
Meaning
A tendency to see the worst aspect of things or believe the worst will happen.
Example
Her constant pessimism made it hard to stay optimistic.
彼女の絶え間ないペシミズムは、楽観的でいるのを難しくしていた。
B2 noun /ˌpɪə.riˈɒd.ɪ.kəl/

periodical

雑誌
Meaning
a magazine or journal published at regular intervals
Example
She subscribed to a science periodical.
彼女は科学雑誌を購読しました。
B2 adjective /kruːd/

crude

原油
Meaning
in a natural or raw state; not yet processed or refined
Example
The crude oil is processed into fuel and chemicals.
原油は燃料や化学薬品に加工されます。
B2 adjective /ˈbruː.təl/

brutal

残酷
Meaning
extremely cruel or harsh; violent and without feeling
Example
The dictator’s rule was marked by brutal violence.
独裁者の統治は残酷な暴力によって特徴付けられていた。
B2 adjective /ˌʌnprɪˈdɪktəbəl/

unpredictable

予測できない
Meaning
not able to be predicted; changing suddenly and unexpectedly
Example
The weather in this region is highly unpredictable.
この地域の天気はとても予測できない。
B2 noun /dɪˈsɛnt/

descent

降下 / 祖先
Meaning
the action of moving downward, falling, or dropping; ancestry or origin
Example
The climbers began their descent from the mountain peak.
登山者は山頂から降下を始めました。
B2 adjective /əbˈsɜːrd/

absurd

不合理な, ばかげた
Meaning
wildly unreasonable, illogical, or inappropriate
Example
It is absurd to think that the earth is flat.
地球が平らだと思うのは不合理です。