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C2 adjective /ˈdɔːnt.ləs/

dauntless

無敵の、勇敢な、決然とした
Meaning
Showing fearlessness and determination; brave and resolute.
Example
The dauntless soldier fought against all odds.
無敵の兵士はすべての困難に立ち向かった。
B2 noun /kɜːrd/

Curd

ヨーグルト
Meaning
a white dairy product made by coagulating milk; yogurt
Example
She added fresh curd to the salad for a tangy flavor.
彼女はサラダに新鮮なヨーグルトを加えて、酸味を与えました。
C1 noun /ʃæk/

Shack

小屋
Meaning
a small, crudely built dwelling; a poorly constructed building
Example
The fisherman lived in a small shack near the beach.
漁師は海岸近くの小さな小屋に住んでいました。
C1 noun /ˈiː.dən/

Eden

エデン
Meaning
a place or state of great happiness; paradise
Example
The garden was like Eden, filled with beautiful flowers and peaceful atmosphere.
その庭はエデンのようで、美しい花々と平和な雰囲気に満ちていました。
C1 adjective /bɪˈmjuːzd/

bemused

困惑した, ぼんやりした
Meaning
confused, puzzled, or lost in thought
Example
She looked bemused when he asked the strange question.
彼が奇妙な質問をしたとき、彼女は困惑しているように見えた。
C1 verb /ˌoʊvərˈʃædoʊ/

overshadow

覆い隠す
Meaning
to appear more important or significant than something else, reducing its impact
Example
The scandal overshadowed his achievements.
スキャンダルは彼の業績を影にしました。
C2 adjective /ˈmɒn.teɪn/

montane

山岳地帯に関連する; 山岳環境に見られる
Meaning
Relating to mountainous regions; found in mountain environments.
Example
Montane forests host a variety of unique species.
山岳林はユニークな種の多様性を持っています。
C2 adjective /ˈdjuːtiəs/

duteous

忠実な
Meaning
dutiful; obedient and respectful
Example
The duteous child always followed her parents’ instructions.
その忠実な子供は常に両親の指示に従っていました。
B2 noun /ˈɡləʊ.bəl piːs/

global peace

地球規模の平和
Meaning
Worldwide harmony and absence of conflict between nations.
Example
Global peace requires collective efforts.
地球規模の平和には集団的な努力が必要です。
C1 adjective ˌʌn.pəˈtɜːbd

unperturbed

何かに悩まされたり、動揺したりしない; 冷静で落ち着いている
Meaning
Not worried or disturbed by something; calm and composed.
Example
She remained unperturbed despite the challenges.
彼女は挑戦にもかかわらず冷静さを保っていた。
C2 noun /ˈmæntl̩/

mantel

暖炉の上の棚
Meaning
A shelf above a fireplace, often used for decoration.
Example
She placed family photos on the mantel above the fireplace.
彼女は家族の写真を暖炉の上の棚に置きました。
B2 noun /ɪˈstæblɪʃmənt/

establishment

設立
Meaning
An organization, business, or system; the act of setting something up.
Example
The restaurant is a new establishment in town.
レストランは町の新しい設立です。
C1 adjective /ˈsiːs.ləs/

Ceaseless

途切れのない; 終わりのない
Meaning
continuing without pause or interruption; endless
Example
The ceaseless rain lasted for three days.
途切れのない雨は三日間続いた。
C2 verb /ˌdɒmɪˈnɪə/

domineer

支配する
Meaning
to assert one's will over another in an arrogant way
Example
He tends to domineer over his younger colleagues.
彼は若い同僚に対して支配的な態度を取ることが多い。
B2 noun /ˌrɛprɪzɛnˈteɪʃən/

representation

代表
Meaning
the action of speaking or acting on behalf of someone or something
Example
Her representation of the team was impeccable.
彼女のチームの代表は完璧でした。
B1 adverb /ˈlaɪk.li/

Likely

おそらく; 高い確率で
Meaning
probably; having a high probability of happening or being true
Example
It will likely rain tomorrow according to the weather forecast.
天気予報によると、明日はおそらく雨が降るでしょう。
C2 noun /dʒeɪp/

jape

冗談, いたずら
Meaning
A practical joke or humorous remark.
Example
He enjoyed a harmless jape with his friends.
彼は友達と無害な冗談を楽しんだ。
B2 adverb /ɪmˈpɒlɪtli/

impolitely

無礼に
Meaning
in a rude or discourteous manner; without showing respect or proper manners
Example
He spoke impolitely to the waiter despite the polite service.
丁寧なサービスにもかかわらず、彼は無礼にウェイターに話した。
B1 noun /ˈɪnkʌm/

income

収入
Meaning
money received for work or through investments
Example
His monthly income is enough to support his family.
彼の月収は家族を支えるのに十分です。
B2 noun /kɜːrv/

Curve

曲線; カーブ
Meaning
a line or outline that gradually deviates from being straight; a bend or turn in a road or path
Example
The driver slowed down as he approached the sharp curve in the mountain road.
運転手は山道の急なカーブに近づくとスピードを落としました。
C2 noun /ˈnɛkrəˌmænsər/

necromancer

Meaning
a person who practices necromancy; a wizard or magician who claims to communicate with the dead
Example
The villagers feared the old necromancer who lived at the edge of the forest.
C1 noun /səˈrɛn.ɪ.ti/

serenity

静けさ
Meaning
The state of being calm, peaceful, and untroubled.
Example
Meditation helps in achieving inner serenity.
瞑想は内面的な静けさを達成するのに役立ちます。
B2 adjective /ˌʌnɪnˈfɔːrmd/

uninformed

情報に疎い
Meaning
lacking knowledge or awareness about a particular subject; not educated or informed
Example
The decision was made by an uninformed committee.
その決定は情報に疎い委員会によって下された。
A2 adverb /ˈnɪərli/

Nearly

ほとんど; ほぼ;
Meaning
almost; not quite; very close to
Example
I nearly missed the bus this morning.
今朝、バスをほとんど逃しそうになった。
A2 noun /ˈbenɪfɪt/

Benefit

利益; 便益; 利点
Meaning
an advantage or profit gained from something; a helpful or good effect
Example
Exercise has many health benefits for your body.
運動は体に多くの健康的な利益をもたらします。
C1 verb /ˌmɪsˈpleɪs/

misplace

間違った場所に置く
Meaning
To put something in the wrong location and temporarily lose it.
Example
I often misplace my keys when I am in a hurry.
急いでいるとき、よく鍵を間違った場所に置いてしまいます。
C2 noun /ˈtɪl.ər/

Tiller

農民
Meaning
a person who tills or cultivates land; a farmer
Example
The tiller worked hard in the fields every morning.
農民は毎朝畑で一生懸命働いていました。
B1 noun /ədˈvæns/

Advance

進歩; 発展; 前払い
Meaning
progress or development; movement forward; money paid before it is due
Example
Technology has made great advances in recent years.
技術は近年大きな進歩を遂げました。
C2 noun /ˈkɒmɪti/

comity

礼儀、相互尊重
Meaning
Courtesy and considerate behavior towards others; mutual respect.
Example
The meeting was conducted with comity and respect.
会議は礼儀と尊重の精神で行われました。
A2 noun /ˈtɜːrtl/

turtle

Meaning
A slow-moving reptile with a hard shell that lives in water or on land
Example
The turtle slowly crossed the sandy beach.
カメは砂浜をゆっくり横切った。
B1 noun /ˌfɜːrst ˈeɪd/

first aid

応急処置
Meaning
Immediate assistance given to a sick or injured person until full medical treatment is available
Example
He gave first aid to the injured cyclist before the ambulance arrived.
彼は救急車が来る前に、負傷した自転車乗りに応急処置を施した。
C1 noun /ˈprɒdɪdʒi/

prodigy

天才児
Meaning
a person, especially a young one, with exceptional talents or abilities
Example
Mozart was a child prodigy in music.
モーツァルトは音楽の天才児でした。
B2 adjective /səˈbɜːrbən/

suburban

郊外の
Meaning
relating to or characteristic of a suburb or the people living there
Example
They bought a house in a quiet suburban area.
彼らは静かな郊外の地域に家を買いました。
C1 noun /ˈsəʊdiəm/

sodium

ナトリウム
Meaning
a soft, silver-white chemical element that is highly reactive and found in salt.
Example
Sodium is an essential element for maintaining fluid balance in the body.
ナトリウムは体内の液体バランスを維持するために不可欠な元素です。
C2 noun /dɪˈdʒɛnərəsi/

degeneracy

退化
Meaning
The state of decline or deterioration, often in moral, cultural, or physical qualities.
Example
The novel portrays the moral degeneracy of a corrupt society.
その小説は腐敗した社会の道徳的退化を描いています。
A2 adverb /əˈpɑːrt/

Apart

別々に; お互いに遠く; ピースに
Meaning
separately; away from each other; in pieces
Example
The two buildings are far apart from each other.
2つの建物はお互いに遠く離れています。
C1 verb /dɪˈsɛm.ɪ.neɪt/

disseminate

普及する
Meaning
To spread or give out something, especially news, information, ideas, etc., to a lot of people.
Example
Social media helps to disseminate information quickly.
ソーシャルメディアは情報を迅速に普及するのに役立ちます。
C2 verb /ˈɡrʌvəl/

grovel

Meaning
To act in an excessively humble or submissive way to gain favor.
Example
He groveled before his boss to avoid punishment.
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。
C1 noun /sɪr/

seer

予言者
Meaning
A person who is supposed to be able to see what will happen in the future; a prophet.
Example
The seer predicted a great change in the kingdom.
予言者は王国の大きな変化を予測しました。
B1 adjective /ˈɡɔːr.dʒəs/

Gorgeous

非常に美しい; 魅力的; 視覚的に印象的
Meaning
extremely beautiful; attractive; visually stunning
Example
The bride looked absolutely gorgeous.
花嫁は絶対に美しく見えました。
B1 adjective /ˈklæsɪk/

classic

クラシック, 優れた
Meaning
Judged over a period of time to be of the highest quality and outstanding of its kind.
Example
That movie is a classic example of 90s comedy.
その映画は90年代のコメディのクラシックな例です。
C2 noun /ˈsɜːrklət/

circlet

Meaning
A small circular band, typically worn as an ornament on the head.
Example
The princess wore a golden circlet on her forehead.
C2 noun /ˌɪməʊˈbɪləti/

immobility

不動
Meaning
The state of being unable to move.
Example
After the accident, she suffered from immobility in her legs.
事故の後、彼女は足の不動に苦しみました。
C1 noun /ˌpɪɡ.menˈteɪ.ʃən/

pigmentation

ピグメンテーション
Meaning
The natural coloring of animal or plant tissue.
Example
Excessive rubbing can cause pigmentation issues.
過度の摩擦はピグメンテーションの問題を引き起こす可能性があります。
C1 noun /ˈmɔːr.ɡɪʤ/

Mortgage

住宅ローン
Meaning
a legal agreement by which a bank lends money to buy property
Example
They took out a mortgage to buy their first house.
彼らは最初の家を買うために住宅ローンを組みました。
C1 verb /skwɪnt/

squint

目を細める
Meaning
to look with partly closed eyes
Example
She squinted at the bright sunlight.
彼女は明るい日差しで目を細めた。
C1 noun /ˌdɪsəˈluːʃən/

dissolution

解散
Meaning
the act of formally ending or breaking apart something, such as an organization or marriage
Example
The dissolution of the company was announced yesterday.
会社の解散は昨日発表されました。
C1 noun /ˈseɪɑːns/

seance

霊的なセッション
Meaning
A meeting where people attempt to communicate with the spirits of the dead.
Example
They held a seance to contact their late grandmother.
彼らは亡くなった祖母と連絡を取るために霊的なセッションを開いた。
C2 adjective /ˈsɜː.kəm.spekt/

circumspect

慎重, 用心深い, 予見的
Meaning
Wary and unwilling to take risks; careful to consider all circumstances and possible consequences.
Example
Investors must be circumspect before making decisions.
投資家は意思決定を下す前に慎重でなければなりません。
C1 adjective /ɪnˈdetɪd/

Indebted

借金がある; 感謝している
Meaning
owing money or gratitude to someone; obligated; grateful
Example
I am deeply indebted to my teacher for all her guidance.
私は先生のすべての指導に深く感謝しています。
C2 adjective /ˈvoʊtɪv/

votive

奉納
Meaning
Offered or dedicated in fulfillment of a vow.
Example
She lit a votive candle in the church as a prayer.
彼女は教会で祈りとして奉納のキャンドルを灯しました。
C1 adjective ˌkɑːr.sɪ.nəˈdʒen.ɪk

carcinogenic

発癌性の
Meaning
Having the potential to cause cancer in living tissue.
Example
Processed meat contains carcinogenic compounds.
加工肉には発癌性の化合物が含まれています。
A2 noun dɪˈskrɪpʃən

description

説明
Meaning
A spoken or written account of a person, object, or event.
Example
His description was vivid.
彼の説明は生き生きとしていた。
C1 noun /ˈprəʊsiːdz/

proceeds

収益
Meaning
money obtained from an event, activity, or sale
Example
The proceeds from the charity event were donated to the orphanage.
チャリティイベントの収益は孤児院に寄付されました。
A1 adverb /əˈɡen/

Again

もう一度
Meaning
once more; another time; in addition
Example
I need to read this book again to understand it better.
この本をもう一度読んで、もっとよく理解したい。
B2 noun /æmˈbæsədər/

Ambassador

大使
Meaning
an accredited diplomat sent by a country as its official representative to a foreign country
Example
The ambassador met with government officials to discuss trade agreements.
大使は貿易協定について議論するために政府の役人と会いました。
C2 adjective /ɡoʊʃ/

gauche

不器用
Meaning
lacking social grace, sensitivity, or tact; awkward
Example
His gauche remarks embarrassed everyone at the dinner party.
彼の不器用なコメントはディナーパーティーで皆を困らせた。
C1 noun /oʊθ/

Oath

誓い
Meaning
a solemn promise or declaration; a sworn statement
Example
The doctor took an oath to help patients.
医師は患者を助けることを誓いました。
C1 verb /ˈskwɒndər/

squander

浪費する
Meaning
to waste money, time, or opportunities in a careless way
Example
He squandered his inheritance on gambling.
彼はギャンブルに遺産を浪費した。
B2 noun /səbˈskrɪp.ʃən/

Subscription

サブスクリプション
Meaning
a payment for regular delivery of a service or product; an arrangement to receive something regularly
Example
I canceled my Netflix subscription because I wasn't watching it enough.
私はNetflixのサブスクリプションをキャンセルしました。なぜなら、それを十分に見ていなかったからです。
B2 noun /ˈkʌlprɪt/

culprit

犯人
Meaning
a person who is responsible for a crime or misdeed
Example
The police caught the culprit behind the robbery.
警察は強盗の背後にいる犯人を捕まえた。
C2 noun /stɛp/

steppe

ステップ
Meaning
A large flat area of unforested grassland, especially in southeastern Europe or Siberia.
Example
The nomads traveled across the vast steppe with their herds.
遊牧民は自分の家畜を連れて広大なステップを渡っていた。
B2 noun /ˈteɪbəlˌspun/

tablespoon

テーブルスプーン
Meaning
a spoon used for serving or eating food, typically holding about 15 milliliters
Example
She stirred the soup with a tablespoon.
彼女はテーブルスプーンでスープをかき混ぜました。
C2 adjective /ˈpaɪbɔːld/

piebald

二色の斑点
Meaning
having irregular patches of two colors, especially black and white
Example
The farmer owns a piebald horse with black and white spots.
農夫は黒と白の斑点があるパイボールドの馬を飼っています。
C2 noun /ˈprɒm.ən.tɔːr.i/

promontory

Meaning
A high point of land or rock projecting into a body of water.
Example
The lighthouse stood on a promontory overlooking the sea.
灯台は海を見渡す岬の上に立っていた。
C1 adjective /ˌfʊl ˈbɒd.id/

full-bodied

濃厚な味わい
Meaning
Having a strong, rich, and robust quality, especially of wine, coffee, or voice.
Example
He prefers a full-bodied red wine with his dinner.
彼は夕食に濃厚な味わいの赤ワインを好みます。
C1 noun /ˈdeɪ.li.ə/

Dahlia

ダリア
Meaning
a garden plant with brightly colored flowers that bloom in summer and autumn
Example
She planted colorful dahlias in her garden last summer.
彼女は昨年の夏に庭にカラフルなダリアを植えました。
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。
C2 verb /ˈstɪp.əl/

stipple

小さな点で覆う
Meaning
to cover a surface with numerous small dots or specks, often in drawing or painting
Example
The artist stippled the canvas to create a textured effect.
アーティストはキャンバスに小さな点をつけて、テクスチャ効果を作り出しました。
A2 noun /naɪf/

Knife

ナイフ
Meaning
a cutting instrument with a sharp blade
Example
She used a sharp knife to cut the vegetables for dinner.
彼女は夕食のために野菜を切るために鋭いナイフを使った。
B1 adjective /ɪˈlɛktrɪkəl/

electrical

電気的な
Meaning
related to electricity or the use of electrical power
Example
The electrical system in the house needs repair.
家の電気システムは修理が必要です。
C2 adjective /kənˈvɪviəl/

convivial

友好的で生き生きとした、楽しい; 社交的
Meaning
friendly, lively, and enjoyable; sociable
Example
The party had a convivial atmosphere with music and laughter.
パーティーは音楽と笑いに満ちたコンヴィヴィアルな雰囲気でした。
C1 noun /frɪˈvɒləti/

frivolity

軽薄さ
Meaning
Lack of seriousness; silly or trivial behavior.
Example
The teacher discouraged frivolity during the exam.
先生は試験中の軽薄な行動を戒めました。
A2 adjective /ˈmærid/

Married

結婚している
Meaning
having a husband or wife
Example
She is married to a doctor.
彼女は医者と結婚しています。
A2 noun /ˈæroʊ/

arrow

Meaning
a thin, straight weapon with a pointed tip, shot from a bow
Example
The hunter shot an arrow at the target.
猟師はターゲットに矢を射った。
B2 adjective /ɪmˈprɒp.ər/

Improper

不適切な; 不正確な; 不適当な
Meaning
inappropriate; incorrect; not suitable
Example
It would be improper to discuss personal matters in a business meeting.
ビジネス会議で個人的な事柄を議論するのは不適切です。
B1 noun /bɪərd/

Beard

ひげ
Meaning
hair that grows on the chin and lower cheeks of a man's face
Example
He grew a long beard during the winter months.
彼は冬の間に長いひげを伸ばしました。
C1 verb /ˈpæri/

parry

攻撃をかわす
Meaning
to ward off or deflect an attack, especially in fencing or conversation
Example
He managed to parry the opponent’s sword with quick reflexes.
彼は素早い反応で相手の剣をかわすことができた。
C1 noun /dɪˌsem.ɪˈneɪ.ʃən/

dissemination

拡散
Meaning
The action or fact of spreading something, especially information, widely.
Example
The dissemination of false information is a major issue.
偽の情報の拡散は大きな問題です。
C2 adjective /ˈpɑːrtəbl/

partible

分割可能な
Meaning
capable of being divided or separated
Example
The estate was partible among the heirs.
その財産は相続人の間で分割可能でした。
B2 noun ˌvɛntɪˈleɪʃən

ventilation

換気
Meaning
The provision of fresh air to a room, building, etc.
Example
Proper ventilation is essential for maintaining air quality.
適切な換気は、空気の質を維持するために不可欠です。
B2 verb /ˈɒkjʊpaɪ/

occupy

占める / 占有する / 居住する
Meaning
to take up space or time; to live or work in a place
Example
The new family will occupy the house next month.
新しい家族は来月その家に入居する予定です。
C1 adjective /ˈbrɪslɪŋ/

bristling

逆立ちした; エネルギーに満ちた
Meaning
full of energy, anger, or excitement; showing bristles standing up
Example
He entered the room bristling with confidence.
彼は自信満々で部屋に入った。
C1 adjective /ˈpaɪ.əs/

Pious

敬虔な
Meaning
devoutly religious; showing reverence for God
Example
The pious monk spent hours in prayer every day.
敬虔な修道士は毎日何時間も祈りに捧げた。
C1 noun ˌdʒiːəˈlɒdʒɪkəl ˈstrʌktʃər

geological structure

地質構造
Meaning
The arrangement and composition of rocks, minerals, and landforms in the Earth's crust.
Example
Scientists will study the Moon's geological structure.
科学者たちは月の地質構造を研究します。
C1 noun /prəˈdʒɛktaɪl/

projectile

発射体
Meaning
An object fired, thrown, or propelled, especially from a weapon.
Example
The soldier dodged the incoming projectile.
兵士は飛んでくる発射体を避けました。
B2 adjective ˌtek.nəˈlɒdʒ.ɪ.kəl

technological

技術的な
Meaning
Relating to or involving technology, especially scientific technology.
Example
Technological advancements enable futuristic projects.
技術の進歩が未来的なプロジェクトを可能にする。
C1 adjective /ʌnˈbraɪdld/

unbridled

抑制のない
Meaning
Uncontrolled and unrestrained.
Example
The protesters showed unbridled enthusiasm for change.
抗議者は変革に対して抑えきれない熱意を示しました。
C2 adjective /pərˈsuːənt/

pursuant

に従って
Meaning
in accordance with or following something, especially a law or rule
Example
The decision was made pursuant to the regulations.
その決定は規則に従って行われました。
C2 adjective /ɪnˈɛk.wɪ.tə.bəl/

inequitable

不公平な
Meaning
Not fair or just; lacking in fairness or equality.
Example
The distribution of resources was inequitable among the workers.
リソースの分配は労働者の間で不平等でした。
B2 adjective /ʌnˈlɔːfl/

Unlawful

違法; 不法
Meaning
not authorized by law; illegal
Example
The court declared the search unlawful.
裁判所はその捜索を不法と宣言しました。
A2 noun/adjective /meɪl/

male

男性
Meaning
a man or boy; relating to men or boys
Example
The school has more male teachers than female teachers.
学校には女性の教師よりも男性の教師が多い。
C2 adjective /ˈækwɪˌlaɪn/

aquiline

ワシのくちばしのような
Meaning
curved like an eagle's beak; hooked
Example
He had an aquiline nose that gave him a distinguished appearance.
彼はワシのくちばしのような鼻を持っており、それが彼に優れた外見を与えていました。
C2 noun /ˈmʌɡwʌmp/

mugwump

政党に属さない人
Meaning
a person who remains independent from party politics or remains aloof from disputes
Example
He was called a mugwump for refusing to join either political side.
彼は政治的な立場に参加しないことを拒否したため、マグワンプと呼ばれました。
C2 adjective /ˌæk.rɪˈmoʊ.ni.əs/

acrimonious

苦くて怒りに満ちた
Meaning
Bitter and angry, often involving harsh words.
Example
The debate turned acrimonious after the controversial remark.
論争は物議を醸す発言の後、アクリモニアスになった。
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。
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。
C1 noun /ˈstɔːrhaʊs/

storehouse

倉庫
Meaning
A place where goods, supplies, or valuables are stored; a repository
Example
The warehouse acted as a storehouse for all the imported goods.
その倉庫はすべての輸入品のストアハウスとして機能していた。
C2 adjective /ɪˈlɪbərəl/

illiberal

非リベラル
Meaning
Opposed to liberal principles; restricting freedom of thought or behavior.
Example
The government was criticized for its illiberal policies.
政府はその非リベラルな政策について批判された。
A2 noun /ˈsɪz.ərz/

Scissors

ハサミ
Meaning
a cutting instrument with two sharp blades that are joined and work against each other
Example
She used scissors to cut the paper into small pieces.
彼女は紙を小さな切れ端に切るためにハサミを使いました。
C1 adjective /ˌpæθəˈlɑːdʒɪkəl/

pathological

病理的, 病的
Meaning
Relating to disease; extreme or obsessive in a way that is abnormal.
Example
He has a pathological fear of failure.
彼は失敗に対して病理的な恐怖を抱えている。
C1 noun ˈhaɪ.drə.dʒən ˈpaʊ.əd bʌsɪz

hydrogen-powered buses

水素バス
Meaning
Buses powered by hydrogen fuel cells that produce only water vapor as emission.
Example
Hydrogen-powered buses reduce air pollution.
水素バスは大気汚染を減らします。
A1 verb /sɪt/

sit

座る
Meaning
to rest in a seated position; to be located
Example
Please sit down and make yourself comfortable.
どうぞ座って快適にしてください。
C1 adjective /ˈfɪɡərətɪv/

figurative

比喩的
Meaning
not literal; using figures of speech or symbolic representation
Example
She used figurative language to describe her feelings.
彼女は感情を表現するために比喩的な言葉を使いました。
B2 adjective /ˈdjʊərəbəl/

Durable

耐久性がある; 強い; 頑丈な
Meaning
able to withstand wear, pressure, or damage; lasting; strong
Example
This durable fabric will last for many years.
この耐久性のある生地は何年も持ちます。
B2 noun /ˈɡuːs.ber.i/

Gooseberry

グーズベリー
Meaning
a small round green or red berry that grows on a thorny bush
Example
Gooseberries are rich in vitamin C and make excellent jams.
グーズベリーはビタミンCが豊富で、優れたジャムを作ります。
C1 adjective /bəˈlɪdʒ.ər.ənt/

belligerent

好戦的または攻撃的
Meaning
Hostile and aggressive, ready to fight or argue.
Example
His belligerent attitude often leads to conflicts.
彼の好戦的な態度はしばしば衝突を引き起こします。
B2 adjective /ˈmæn.ju.əl/

Manual

手動
Meaning
done by hand; operated by hand; not automatic
Example
This is a manual process that requires careful attention.
これは手動プロセスで、慎重な注意が必要です。
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。
B2 noun /ˈlaɪ.kli.hʊd/

likelihood

可能性
Meaning
the chance or probability of something happening
Example
There is a strong likelihood of rain tomorrow.
明日、雨が降る可能性が高いです。
C2 adjective /ˈɪl bred/

Ill-bred

無作法な
Meaning
lacking good manners; rude; showing poor upbringing
Example
His ill-bred behavior shocked everyone at the dinner party.
彼の無作法な振る舞いは、ディナー・パーティーで皆を驚かせた。
C2 adjective /prɪˈzʌmptɪv/

presumptive

推定
Meaning
Based on probability or assumption rather than proof.
Example
She is the presumptive nominee for the party.
彼女はその党の推定候補者です。
C1 adjective /ˈper.ɪ.ləs/

perilous

危険な, 危ない, 不安定な
Meaning
Full of danger or risk; hazardous and threatening.
Example
The explorers took a perilous journey.
探検家たちは危険な旅をしました。
B1 noun, verb /ɡrɪl/

grill

Meaning
a metal frame used for cooking food over an open fire; to cook food on such a frame
Example
We grilled some chicken for dinner.
B1 noun /ˈpiː.kɒk/

Peacock

クジャク
Meaning
a large bird with beautiful colorful tail feathers that can spread out like a fan
Example
The magnificent peacock displayed its colorful feathers to attract attention.
その素晴らしいクジャクは、注目を集めるために色鮮やかな羽を広げました。
B1 noun /əˈdʒen.də/

Agenda

アジェンダ
Meaning
a list of items to be discussed at a meeting; a plan of action
Example
The meeting agenda includes budget discussions.
会議のアジェンダには予算の議論が含まれています。
C1 adjective /riˈækʃəˌneri/

reactionary

反動的
Meaning
Opposing political or social progress or reform; extremely conservative.
Example
The group took a reactionary stance against the new policies.
グループは新しい政策に対して反動的な立場を取った。
C1 verb /ˈɡlɪsən/

glisten

輝く
Meaning
To shine with a sparkling light, often when wet or polished.
Example
The grass glistened with morning dew.
朝露で草は輝いていた。
C1 noun /ˈpoʊl.stɑːr/

Polestar

北極星
Meaning
a bright star that appears to stay in the same position in the sky and is used for navigation
Example
Sailors used the polestar to navigate across the ocean.
船乗りはポールスターを使って海を渡った。
C1 noun /ɪkˈstræv.ə.ɡəns/

Extravagance

過度の支出; 無駄遣い
Meaning
lack of restraint in spending money; excessive expense
Example
The wedding celebration was criticized for its unnecessary extravagance.
結婚式の祝賀は、その不必要な贅沢で批判されました。