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C1 verb /ˈdɛsɪmeɪt/

decimate

壊滅させる
Meaning
To destroy or kill a large proportion of something.
Example
The wildfire decimated the forest.
森林火災が森を壊滅させました。
C1 noun /ˈfɔːrsəm/

foursome

四人組
Meaning
a group of four people or things, especially in games or social activities
Example
The foursome enjoyed a game of golf together.
四人組は一緒にゴルフを楽しみました。
C1 noun /ˈsɔːrsəri/

sorcery

魔法
Meaning
the use of magical powers, especially through spells and enchantments
Example
The villagers believed the illness was caused by sorcery.
村人たちは病気が魔法によって引き起こされたと信じていました。
C1 noun rɪˈdʌndənsi

redundancy

冗長性、過剰
Meaning
The state of being not or no longer needed or useful; superfluousness.
Example
The redundancy in the company's workforce led to many layoffs.
会社の労働力の冗長性は多くの解雇を引き起こしました。
C1 adjective /ɪnˈæk.tɪv/

Inactive

非アクティブ
Meaning
not active; not working; dormant; idle
Example
The volcano has been inactive for over a century.
この火山は1世紀以上も活動していない。
C1 noun /ˈɪn.fən.tri/

Infantry

歩兵
Meaning
soldiers marching or fighting on foot; foot soldiers collectively
Example
The infantry advanced across the battlefield on foot.
歩兵は戦場を徒歩で進んだ。
C1 noun /dɪˈfaɪəns/

defiance

反抗
Meaning
Open resistance or bold disobedience.
Example
The protest was an act of defiance against injustice.
その抗議は不正に対する反抗の行為でした。
C1 adjective /ɡɔːnt/

gaunt

痩せこけた
Meaning
extremely thin, bony, and haggard in appearance, often due to hunger or illness
Example
After weeks of illness, he looked pale and gaunt.
何週間もの病気の後、彼は青白くて痩せこけて見えた。
C1 noun səˈsteɪ.nə.bəl tekˈnɒl.ə.dʒi

sustainable technology

持続可能な技術
Meaning
Technology designed to meet present needs without compromising future generations' ability to meet their needs.
Example
Sustainable technology ensures a cleaner future.
持続可能な技術は、よりクリーンな未来を保証します。
C1 adjective ˈvɪdʒ.ɪ.lənt

vigilant

警戒
Meaning
Keeping careful watch for possible danger or difficulties; alert and watchful.
Example
The guards remained vigilant throughout the night.
警備員は一晩中警戒を保ち続けました。
C1 noun /fɪˈnɛs/

finesse

巧妙さ, 技量, 洗練
Meaning
Subtlety and skill; refinement and delicacy in performance or artistry.
Example
The artist painted with great finesse.
そのアーティストは大きな巧妙さで絵を描いた。
C1 noun /ˈsɛntɪˌliːtər/

centiliter

Meaning
A metric unit of capacity equal to one hundredth of a liter.
Example
The recipe calls for 20 centiliters of milk.
C1 adjective /dɪˈsɜːrnɪŋ/

discerning

鋭い
Meaning
having good judgment or insight; able to distinguish well
Example
He is a discerning reader who notices subtle details.
彼は鋭い読者で、微細な詳細に気づきます。
C1 adjective /ɪnˈlaɪ.tənd/

Enlightened

啓蒙された; 精神的に目覚めた; 賢い;
Meaning
having or showing a rational, modern outlook; having spiritual knowledge or understanding
Example
The enlightened teacher shared wisdom with all her students.
啓蒙された教師は、すべての生徒と知恵を共有しました。
C1 verb /diːˈhaɪdreɪt/

dehydrate

Meaning
to remove water from something; to lose water or body fluids
Example
Running in the heat can quickly dehydrate you.
C1 noun /bɑːm/

balm

軟膏
Meaning
A soothing ointment or something that provides comfort or relief.
Example
The balm helped relieve the pain from her sunburn.
そのバームは日焼けの痛みを和らげるのに役立ちました。
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。
C1 adjective /steɪd/

staid

堅実、尊敬される
Meaning
Serious, respectable, and unadventurous.
Example
He came from a staid family background.
彼は堅実な家庭から来た。
C1 adjective /ˈpeɪnzˌteɪkɪŋ/

painstaking

非常に注意深く
Meaning
Done with great care and thoroughness.
Example
The artist completed the project with painstaking detail.
アーティストは非常に注意深くプロジェクトを完了しました。
C1 noun /beɪn/

bane

災い
Meaning
A cause of great distress, harm, or annoyance.
Example
Traffic jams are the bane of city life.
交通渋滞は都市生活の災いです。
C1 noun /ˌvaɪ.əˈbɪl.ə.ti/

viability

実現可能性
Meaning
Ability to work successfully; feasibility.
Example
The viability of the project depends on funding.
プロジェクトの実現可能性は資金に依存しています。
C1 verb /ˈlɪtɪˌɡeɪt/

litigate

訴訟する
Meaning
to engage in legal proceedings or take a dispute to court
Example
The company decided to litigate the contract dispute.
その企業は契約の争いを訴えることに決めた。
C1 noun /ˈsɔːl.tɪd fɪʃ/

Salted fish

塩漬けの魚
Meaning
fish preserved with salt; dried and salted fish for storage
Example
Salted fish is a traditional way to preserve seafood.
塩漬けの魚はシーフードを保存する伝統的な方法です。
C1 noun /ˈflæt.ər.i/

Flattery

お世辞
Meaning
excessive and insincere praise, given especially to further one's own interests
Example
His constant flattery made everyone suspicious of his true motives.
彼の絶え間ないお世辞は、皆が彼の本当の意図を疑わせることになった。
C1 noun /ˌkɒrəˈneɪʃən/

coronation

戴冠式
Meaning
the act or ceremony of crowning a sovereign or monarch
Example
The coronation of the new king was attended by thousands of people.
新しい王の戴冠式には何千人もの人々が参加しました。
C1 verb /əˈtjuːn/

attune

順応させる
Meaning
to make someone or something aware of or responsive to something; to adjust or harmonize
Example
She quickly attuned herself to the needs of her new team.
彼女は新しいチームのニーズにすぐ順応した。
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 adjective /ˌɪndɪˈskriːt/

indiscreet

軽率
Meaning
Not careful in what one says or does, likely to reveal secrets or offend.
Example
It was indiscreet of him to mention the plan in public.
公衆の面前で計画について言及するのは軽率だった。
C1 verb /ˈɡɑː.nər/

garner

集める
Meaning
To gather or collect, especially information, support, or approval.
Example
The politician garnered support from young voters.
政治家は若い有権者から支持を集めた。
C1 adjective /ˈfæn.sɪ.fəl/

fanciful

幻想的, 非現実的
Meaning
overimaginative, unrealistic, or whimsical
Example
The story was too fanciful to be true.
その話はあまりにも幻想的で、本当だとは思えなかった。
C1 adjective ˌbjʊə.rəˈkræt.ɪk

bureaucratic

官僚的な
Meaning
Involving or characterized by complex rules and procedures that can delay the achievement of goals.
Example
Bureaucratic red tape often delays project approvals.
官僚的な手続きはしばしばプロジェクトの承認を遅らせる。
C1 verb /priːˈɒkjʊpaɪ/

preoccupy

占める, 心を占める
Meaning
To dominate or engross the mind of someone to the exclusion of other thoughts.
Example
Worries about the future preoccupy him constantly.
未来についての心配が彼を常に占めている。
C1 adjective /tɜːrs/

terse

簡潔
Meaning
brief and to the point; sparing in the use of words
Example
His reply was terse and ended the conversation quickly.
彼の返答は簡潔で、すぐに会話を終わらせた。
C1 noun /ˈmeɪhɛm/

mayhem

混乱
Meaning
Violent or extreme disorder; chaos and destruction.
Example
The protest turned into mayhem when the crowd clashed with the police.
抗議活動は群衆が警察と衝突したときに混乱に変わった。
C1 noun /vərˈnækjələr/

vernacular

方言
Meaning
the language or dialect spoken by ordinary people in a particular region
Example
He gave his speech in the local vernacular so everyone could understand.
彼は地元の方言でスピーチをしたので、誰でも理解できました。
C1 noun /ɪnˈkɒmpɪtəns/

incompetence

無能
Meaning
Lack of ability, skill, or effectiveness in doing something.
Example
The project failed due to the manager’s incompetence.
プロジェクトはマネージャーの無能のため失敗しました。
C1 noun /ˌɡræt.ɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/

gratification

満足
Meaning
Pleasure, especially when gained from the satisfaction of a desire.
Example
The instant gratification of social media affects patience.
ソーシャルメディアの即時満足は忍耐力に影響を与える。
C1 adjective /ˈwaɪ.li/

Wily

ずる賢い; ずるい; 狡猾な
Meaning
clever; cunning; sly
Example
The wily fox escaped from the trap using his cunning intelligence.
ずる賢いキツネはその狡猾な知恵を使って罠から逃げた。
C1 adverb /ɔːˈtɒnəməsli/

autonomously

自律的に
Meaning
In an independent or self-governing manner.
Example
The robot can operate autonomously without human intervention.
ロボットは人間の介入なしで自律的に動作できます。
C1 noun /ˈwɪŋˌspæn/

wingspan

翼幅
Meaning
the distance from the tip of one wing to the tip of the other wing
Example
The eagle has an impressive wingspan of over two meters.
ワシの翼幅は2メートル以上です。
C1 noun/verb /θrɒŋ/

throng

Meaning
A large, densely packed crowd of people or animals; to fill or be present in a place in large numbers.
Example
Tourists thronged the streets during the festival.
C1 noun (plural) /ˈɪndɪˌsiːz/

indices

インデックス
Meaning
plural form of index; statistical measures or reference points used for comparison
Example
Stock market indices fell sharply after the announcement.
発表後、株式市場のインデックスは急落しました。
C1 adjective /ˈwɒŋki/

Wonky

不安定な; 信頼できない; 正常に動作しない
Meaning
unstable; unreliable; not working properly
Example
The old chair was wonky and wobbled every time someone sat on it.
古い椅子は不安定で、誰かが座るたびに揺れていました。
C1 noun ɪˌməʊ.ʃəˈnæl.ɪ.ti

emotionality

感情性
Meaning
The quality of being driven by emotions rather than reason; emotional responsiveness.
Example
His emotionality often influenced his decisions.
彼の感情性はしばしば彼の決定に影響を与えた。
C1 noun /pərˈvɜːrʒən/

perversion

歪曲
Meaning
The act of distorting or corrupting the original meaning, purpose, or state of something.
Example
The regime’s censorship was seen as a perversion of free speech.
政権の検閲は、自由な言論の歪曲と見なされていました。
C1 adjective /ˈkɜːrsəri/

cursory

ざっとした
Meaning
Hasty and therefore not thorough or detailed.
Example
He gave the report only a cursory glance before the meeting.
彼は会議の前に報告書をざっと見た。
C1 noun /ˈleɪ.mən/

Layman

素人; 専門的な知識のない人
Meaning
a person without professional or specialized knowledge in a particular subject
Example
The doctor explained the procedure in layman's terms.
医師はその手順を素人向けの言葉で説明しました。
C1 adjective /ˈdɛkədənt/

decadent

堕落的, 贅沢な
Meaning
Characterized by or reflecting a state of moral or cultural decline; excessively self-indulgent.
Example
The party was filled with decadent luxury and excess.
パーティーは堕落的な贅沢と過剰で満たされていました。
C1 verb /ˈdɪs.ɪ.peɪt/

dissipate

徐々に消失する
Meaning
To disappear or cause to disappear gradually.
Example
The tension in the room slowly dissipated.
部屋の中の緊張感は徐々に消えていった。
C1 noun/verb /rɪˈpriːv/

reprieve

Meaning
A temporary relief or delay from something unpleasant; to postpone or cancel punishment.
Example
The prisoner was granted a last-minute reprieve from execution.
C1 noun /ˈpluː.mɪdʒ/

plumage

羽毛
Meaning
the feathers covering a bird's body
Example
The peacock's plumage was vibrant and eye-catching.
クジャクの羽毛は鮮やかで目を引いた。
C1 adjective /ʌnˈtʌtʃəbəl/

Untouchable

触れられない; 批判や攻撃を受けない
Meaning
not able to be touched or affected; beyond criticism or attack
Example
The CEO seemed untouchable despite the scandal.
CEOはスキャンダルにもかかわらず、アンタッチャブルのように見えた。
C1 noun /ˈɒn.slɔːt/

onslaught

猛攻
Meaning
A fierce or destructive attack.
Example
The village faced an onslaught of enemy forces.
その村は敵軍の猛攻に直面しました。
C1 noun /ˈɑd.ɪ.ti/

Oddity

珍奇な現象
Meaning
something that is strange or unusual; a peculiar trait
Example
His habit of sleeping standing up was considered an oddity.
彼の立って寝る習慣は珍奇な現象と見なされていました。
C1 verb /ˈæmpjʊteɪt/

amputate

切断する
Meaning
to cut off a limb from the body by surgery
Example
The doctors had to amputate his leg after the accident.
事故の後、医師は彼の足を切断しなければなりませんでした。
C1 adverb /ˈhed ɑn/

Head-on

正面衝突
Meaning
directly facing; in direct confrontation or collision
Example
The two cars collided head-on at the intersection.
二台の車は交差点で正面衝突しました。
C1 verb /rɪˈnaʊns/

renounce

放棄する
Meaning
to formally declare rejection of something, such as a claim, belief, or way of life
Example
She renounced her citizenship to move abroad permanently.
彼女は永住権を得るために市民権を放棄しました。
C1 adjective /ʌnˈfɛtərd/

unfettered

自由な
Meaning
not restricted or confined; free
Example
The artist enjoyed unfettered freedom of expression.
アーティストは制限のない表現の自由を楽しんだ。
C1 adjective /ˌɪndɪˈskraɪbəbəl/

Indescribable

言葉では表現できない
Meaning
impossible to describe or express in words; beyond description
Example
The beauty of the sunset was indescribable.
夕日の美しさは言葉では表現できないほどでした。
C1 adjective /ˈvɪrjʊlənt/

virulent

非常に有害
Meaning
Extremely severe or harmful in its effects.
Example
The virulent disease spread rapidly across the region.
そのウイルス性の病気は地域全体に急速に広がりました。
C1 adjective, noun /ˈsɛlɪbət/

celibate

Meaning
abstaining from marriage and sexual relations; a person who does so
Example
He chose to remain celibate for religious reasons.
C1 verb /ˈskwɒbəl/

squabble

些細なことで口論する
Meaning
To argue noisily over something small or unimportant.
Example
The children squabbled over the last piece of cake.
子供たちはケーキの最後の一切れを巡って争っていました。
C1 adjective /ˈvɛnəˌreɪtɪd/

venerated

尊敬される
Meaning
respected and admired deeply
Example
The venerated professor was honored with an award.
その尊敬される教授は賞を授与されました。
C1 noun /ˈpoʊʃən/

potion

薬の飲み物
Meaning
a liquid with healing, magical, or poisonous properties
Example
The witch gave the hero a healing potion.
魔女はヒーローに治療用のポーションを渡しました。
C1 noun /ˈfɛləni/

felony

重罪
Meaning
a serious crime, usually punishable by imprisonment for more than one year
Example
He was convicted of a felony and sentenced to ten years in prison.
彼は重罪で有罪判決を受け、10年間の懲役刑を言い渡されました。
C1 noun əˌkred.ɪˈteɪ.ʃən

accreditation

認定
Meaning
The action or process of officially recognizing someone or something as having a particular status or being qualified to perform a particular activity.
Example
Accreditation ensures institutional credibility.
認定は組織の信頼性を保証します。
C1 verb /ˈɑːrbɪtreɪt/

arbitrate

仲裁する
Meaning
to settle a dispute between two parties by acting as an impartial judge
Example
The committee agreed to arbitrate the contract dispute.
委員会は契約紛争を仲裁することに同意しました。
C1 noun /dɪsˈɒn.ər/

Dishonour

不名誉
Meaning
a state of shame or disgrace; lack of honor or integrity; failure to fulfill obligations
Example
Breaking his promise brought dishonour to his name and family legacy.
約束を破ったことが彼の名前と家族の遺産に不名誉をもたらした。
C1 noun /ˈæntlɚ/

antler

鹿の角
Meaning
The branched horns on the head of a deer or similar animal, usually shed and regrown annually.
Example
The deer’s antlers grew larger each year.
鹿の角は毎年大きくなります。
C1 noun /ˈzoʊdiæk/

Zodiac

星座
Meaning
a belt of the heavens within which lie the paths of the sun, moon, and planets; the twelve astrological signs
Example
What is your zodiac sign?
あなたの星座は何ですか？
C1 adjective /ˌeɪsɪˈmɛtrɪkəl/

asymmetrical

非対称
Meaning
Having parts that are not the same in size, shape, or arrangement.
Example
She wore an asymmetrical dress that drew everyone’s attention.
彼女は非対称のドレスを着て、皆の注目を集めていた。
C1 verb rɪˈpel

repel

反発する
Meaning
To push away or force apart due to similar charges or properties.
Example
Protons repel each other.
陽子はお互いに反発し合う。
C1 noun /kəˈnʌn.drəm/

conundrum

複雑な問題やパズル
Meaning
A complex problem or puzzle without an easy solution
Example
The ethical conundrum puzzled the researchers.
倫理的なジレンマは研究者たちを困惑させた。
C1 noun /tʃæmp/

champ

チャンピオン / 勝者
Meaning
an informal word for champion or winner.
Example
He is the new champ of the boxing tournament.
彼はボクシングトーナメントの新しいチャンピオンです。
C1 noun/verb /dɪsˈdeɪn/

disdain

Meaning
The feeling that someone or something is unworthy of respect; to regard with contempt.
Example
She looked at the messy room with open disdain.
C1 verb /ˈdʒɜːrmɪneɪt/

germinate

幸福
Meaning
To begin to grow or develop, especially referring to a seed.
Example
The seeds germinate quickly in moist soil.
彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、自分の幸福を隠せなかった。
C1 noun /ˈvenəm/

Venom

毒
Meaning
a poisonous substance secreted by animals such as snakes; extreme malice and bitterness
Example
The snake's venom can be deadly if not treated quickly.
ヘビの毒は、迅速に治療しないと致命的である可能性があります。
C1 adjective ˈdɔːn.tɪŋ

daunting

威圧的または挑戦的な
Meaning
Something that seems intimidating or challenging.
Example
The task seemed daunting, but she completed it successfully.
その仕事は威圧的に見えたが、彼女はそれを成功裏に終わらせた。
C1 noun /təˈpɒɡrəfi/

topography

地形学
Meaning
the arrangement of the natural and artificial physical features of an area
Example
The topography of the region made construction very challenging.
その地域の地形は建設を非常に困難にしました。
C1 noun ˈkɔː.pəs

corpus

言語分析と研究に使用される大規模な言語データの集まり
Meaning
A large collection of linguistic data used for language analysis and research.
Example
Linguists use a corpus to analyze language patterns.
言語学者は言語パターンを分析するためにコーパスを使用します。
C1 noun /ˈper.ɪ.wɪŋ.kəl/

Periwinkle

ペリウィンクル
Meaning
a small trailing plant with violet-blue or white flowers
Example
Purple periwinkles covered the garden ground beautifully.
紫色のペリウィンクルが美しく庭の地面を覆っていました。
C1 noun /ˌpærəˈnɔɪə/

paranoia

人々があなたに害を与えようとしているか、常にあなたを監視しているという非合理的で持続的な感覚
Meaning
an irrational and persistent feeling that people are 'out to get you' or are constantly watching you
Example
His constant paranoia made it hard for him to trust anyone.
彼の絶え間ないパラノイアは、誰も信じることを難しくさせていた。
C1 adjective /ˌsuː.pəˈsɒn.ɪk/

Supersonic

音速より速い; 音速を超える速度に関連する
Meaning
faster than the speed of sound; relating to speeds greater than the speed of sound
Example
The supersonic jet broke the sound barrier.
超音速ジェットは音の壁を破った。
C1 noun ˌɪn.ɪˈfɪʃ.ən.si

inefficiency

非効率
Meaning
The state or quality of not achieving maximum productivity; failure to make the best use of time or resources.
Example
Government inefficiency leads to slow project completion.
政府の非効率性がプロジェクトの完了を遅らせる。
C1 noun rɪˌkuːpərˈeɪʃən

recuperation

回復
Meaning
The process of gradually recovering from illness or fatigue
Example
Rest is essential for recuperation after illness.
病気からの回復には休息が不可欠です。
C1 adjective /ˈroʊ.ɡɪʃ/

Roguish

いたずらな; 狡猾な
Meaning
mischievous; playfully dishonest
Example
His roguish smile suggested he was up to some mischief.
彼のいたずらな笑顔は、彼が何かいたずらを仕掛けていることを示唆していました。
C1 verb /ˈɒfsɛt/

offset

相殺
Meaning
To counterbalance or compensate for something.
Example
The company's losses were offset by gains in other departments.
会社の損失は他の部門での利益で相殺されました。
C1 verb /ɪkˈskriːt/

excrete

排泄する
Meaning
to eliminate waste matter from the body
Example
Humans excrete carbon dioxide through breathing.
人間は呼吸を通じて二酸化炭素を排出します。
C1 verb /sərˈmaʊnt/

surmount

克服する
Meaning
to overcome a difficulty or obstacle
Example
He surmounted all the challenges to achieve his dream.
彼はすべての挑戦を乗り越えて夢を実現しました。
C1 noun /krɛst/

crest

頂上
Meaning
the top of a hill, wave, or mountain; a symbol of identity
Example
The hikers reached the crest of the mountain at sunrise.
ハイカーたちは日の出時に山頂に到達しました。
C1 noun/verb /kwɪp/

quip

巧妙なコメント
Meaning
A witty remark; to make a witty or clever comment.
Example
She quipped about the weather during the meeting.
会議中に天気について冗談を言いました。
C1 adverb /əˈlɜːrtli/

alertly

注意深く
Meaning
in a watchful, attentive, and quick-to-notice manner
Example
She listened alertly to every sound in the dark forest.
彼女は暗い森であらゆる音を注意深く聞いていた。
C1 adjective /ɪnˈsɪdiəs/

insidious

陰険な
Meaning
Proceeding in a gradual, subtle way but with harmful effects.
Example
The insidious spread of misinformation can damage trust.
誤った情報の陰険な広がりは信頼を傷つける可能性がある。
C1 adverb /suːˈpɜːb.li/

Superbly

素晴らしく
Meaning
in an excellent or outstanding manner
Example
She performed superbly in the dance competition.
彼女はダンスコンテストで素晴らしくパフォーマンスをしました。
C1 noun /weɪst tʃeɪn/

Waist chain

ウエストチェーン
Meaning
a decorative chain worn around the waist as jewelry or ornamentation
Example
The traditional waist chain complemented her ethnic outfit perfectly.
伝統的なウエストチェーンは彼女の民族衣装を完璧に補完しました。
C1 noun, adjective /ˌnɒn ˈrɛzɪdənt/

non-resident

非居住者
Meaning
a person who does not live in a particular country or place permanently
Example
Non-resident students often pay higher tuition fees.
非居住者の学生は、しばしば高い学費を支払います。
C1 verb /pəˈveɪd/

pervade

広がる
Meaning
to spread through and be present in every part of something
Example
The smell of fresh flowers pervaded the entire room.
新鮮な花の香りが部屋全体に広がった。
C1 noun /kwɔːrˈtɛt/

quartet

カルテット
Meaning
A group of four people playing music or singing together.
Example
The string quartet performed beautifully at the concert.
弦楽四重奏団はコンサートで素晴らしい演奏をしました。
C1 noun prɪˈzɝː.və.tɪv

preservative

防腐剤
Meaning
A chemical substance that prevents decay, fermentation, or other natural processes that cause food deterioration.
Example
Artificial preservatives are harmful to health.
人工防腐剤は健康に害を与える。
C1 verb /ˌdiːˈbʌŋk/

debunk

虚偽を暴露する、神話を打破する
Meaning
Expose the falseness or hollowness of (a myth, idea, or belief).
Example
Scientists debunked the myth that vaccines cause autism.
科学者たちは、ワクチンが自閉症を引き起こすという神話を打破した。
C1 noun /ˌæn.ɪˈmɒs.ə.ti/

Animosity

敵意; 憎しみ
Meaning
strong hostility or dislike; active hatred or ill will
Example
There was clear animosity between the two rival teams.
二つのライバルチーム間には明確な敵意がありました。
C1 noun /ˈhjuːbrɪs/

hubris

傲慢
Meaning
excessive pride or self-confidence
Example
His hubris led to his downfall.
彼の傲慢が彼の没落を引き起こした。
C1 verb /ɪnˈdʌkt/

induct

Meaning
to formally admit someone into a position, organization, or office
Example
She was inducted into the university's honor society.
C1 noun dɪˈsʌɪsɪvnɪs

decisiveness

決断力
Meaning
The ability to make decisions quickly and effectively.
Example
His decisiveness during the crisis saved the company.
危機の際、彼の決断力が会社を救った。
C1 noun ˈfɔː.saɪt

foresight

先見の明
Meaning
The ability to predict or the action of predicting what will happen or be needed in the future.
Example
His foresight helped the company avoid financial losses.
彼の先見の明は会社が財政的損失を避けるのに役立った。
C1 verb /trænˈskraɪb/

transcribe

Meaning
to make a written copy of spoken words or notes
Example
The secretary transcribed the meeting minutes.
C1 noun /ˈbæləd/

ballad

叙事歌
Meaning
a narrative song or poem, often sentimental or romantic
Example
The singer performed a moving ballad about lost love.
歌手は失われた愛について感動的なバラッドを披露しました。
C1 adjective /əbˈsɛsɪv/

obsessive

執着的
Meaning
Relating to or characterized by an obsession; thinking about something too much.
Example
He has an obsessive interest in cleanliness.
彼は清潔さに執着的な興味を持っています。
C1 noun /trʌsˈtiː/

trustee

受託者
Meaning
a person who holds or manages property or assets for the benefit of others
Example
She was appointed as the trustee of the family estate.
彼女は家族の財産の受託者に任命された。
C1 adjective /kəˈləʊ.kwi.əl/

colloquial

口語
Meaning
Used in ordinary conversation rather than formal speech or writing; informal language.
Example
His colloquial expressions made the speech relatable.
彼の口語表現はスピーチをより身近なものにしました。
C1 adjective ˌæɡrɪˈkʌltʃərəli sɪɡˈnɪfɪkənt

agriculturally significant

農業に関連する重要な
Meaning
Important or crucial related to farming and agriculture
Example
Winter is agriculturally significant for crop production.
冬は作物生産にとって農業に関連する重要な時期です。
C1 noun /ˈek.stə.si/

Ecstasy

エクスタシー
Meaning
an overwhelming feeling of great happiness or joyful excitement
Example
She was in complete ecstasy when she heard the good news.
彼女は良いニュースを聞いて完全にエクスタシーに浸っていました。
C1 verb /ˈdrɪbəl/

dribble

Meaning
to let liquid flow slowly in drops or to move a ball skillfully with repeated small kicks or bounces
Example
The baby dribbled milk on his shirt.
C1 verb /jɜːrn/

yearn

切望する
Meaning
to have a deep longing or desire for something
Example
She yearned for her homeland after living abroad for years.
彼女は何年も海外に住んだ後、故郷を恋しがっていた。
C1 verb /ˈprɒfəsaɪ/

prophesy

予言する
Meaning
to state or predict that something will happen in the future, especially as if divinely inspired
Example
The monk prophesied that peace would return to the land.
その僧侶は平和がこの地に戻ると予言した。
C1 noun /haɪˈpɜːrbəli/

hyperbole

誇張法
Meaning
Exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally.
Example
Saying 'I’m so hungry I could eat a horse' is a classic example of hyperbole.
'私は馬を食べることができるほどお腹がすいている' は誇張法の典型的な例です。
C1 noun /ˌɪntərˈmiːdiˌɛri/

intermediary

仲介者
Meaning
A person who acts as a link between people in order to try to bring about an agreement; a mediator.
Example
The diplomat served as an intermediary between the two conflicting nations.
外交官は二つの対立する国々の間で仲介者として機能した。
C1 noun/verb /ɪˈstiːm/

esteem

尊敬
Meaning
Respect and admiration, typically for a person.
Example
She is held in high esteem by her colleagues.
彼女は同僚から高く評価されています。
C1 verb /prɪˈzaɪd/

preside

主宰する
Meaning
to be in charge of a meeting, event, or organization
Example
She will preside over the meeting tomorrow.
彼女は明日会議を主宰します。
C1 verb /ˈvæŋkwɪʃ/

vanquish

打ち負かす
Meaning
to defeat thoroughly, especially in battle or competition
Example
The army vanquished its enemies with superior strategy.
軍隊は優れた戦略で敵を打ち負かしました。
C1 noun /ˌmiːdɪˈeɪʃən/

mediation

仲裁
Meaning
Intervention between parties to promote reconciliation, settlement, or compromise.
Example
The mediation helped resolve the conflict between the two teams.
その仲裁は二つのチーム間の対立を解決するのに役立ちました。