C1 verb /dɪˈmɔrəˌlaɪz/

demoralize

Meaning

to cause someone to lose confidence or hope

Example

The constant criticism demoralized the young athlete.

C1 noun /ˈtɛknɪk/

technic

技術

Meaning

A method, skill, or art in a particular field, especially in the arts or sciences.

Example

The artist’s technic in watercolor impressed the judges.

水彩画のアーティストのテクニックは審査員に感銘を与えた。

C1 adjective /ˌjuːnɪˈsɛljʊlər/

unicellular

単細胞

Meaning

Consisting of a single cell.

Example

Amoebas are unicellular organisms.

アメーバは単細胞生物です。

C1 noun /kənˈtʃɛrtoʊ/

concerto

音楽作品

Meaning

a musical composition for one or more solo instruments accompanied by an orchestra

Example

She played a Mozart concerto with the orchestra.

彼女はオーケストラと共にモーツァルトのコンチェルトを演奏しました。

C1 noun /ˈrɛz.ə.nəns/

resonance

共鳴

Meaning

A deep, reverberating sound or a quality of evoking response.

Example

His speech had a deep resonance with the audience.

彼のスピーチは観客に深い共鳴を与えた。

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 adjective fæsˈtɪd.i.əs

fastidious

几帳面な

Meaning

Very attentive to and concerned about accuracy and detail.

Example

She is fastidious about maintaining cleanliness.

彼女は清潔を保つことにとても几帳面だ。

C1 noun ˌdɪs.ɪnˈfek.ʃən

disinfection

消毒

Meaning

The process of destroying harmful microorganisms to prevent infection.

Example

Kitchen appliances require frequent disinfection.

キッチン用具は頻繁に消毒する必要があります。

C1 noun /ˌdɒmɪˈneɪʃən/

domination

支配

Meaning

the exercise of control or influence over someone or something

Example

The empire sought domination over its neighbors.

帝国は隣国に対する支配を求めていた。

C1 noun /ˌdɛtəˈneɪʃən/

detonation

爆発

Meaning

The act of exploding or causing something to explode.

Example

The sudden detonation shook the entire building.

突然の爆発が建物全体を揺さぶった。

C1 noun /pləˈsiːboʊ/

placebo

プラセボ

Meaning

a substance with no therapeutic effect, used as a control in testing new drugs

Example

The patient was given a placebo to compare the effect of the real drug.

患者は実際の薬の効果と比較するためにプラセボを与えられました。

C1 noun /ˈmɛdli/

medley

メドレー

Meaning

A mixture of different things, especially musical tunes combined together.

Example

The band played a medley of popular songs.

バンドは人気のある曲のメドレーを演奏しました。

C1 noun /ˌɪmɔːrˈtæləti/

immortality

不死; 永遠の命

Meaning

the state of living forever; eternal life or lasting fame beyond death

Example

Many ancient cultures believed that heroes could achieve immortality through great deeds.

多くの古代文化では、英雄が偉業によって不死を得られると信じられていた。

C1 adjective /ˈdʒoʊ.vi.əl/

jovial

陽気な

Meaning

cheerful and friendly in manner

Example

He was in a jovial mood during the family gathering.

彼は家族の集まりで陽気な気分だった。

C1 adjective /ɪmˈpæsɪv/

impassive

無表情

Meaning

Not showing or feeling emotion; expressionless.

Example

Despite the shocking news, she remained impassive.

衝撃的なニュースにもかかわらず、彼女は無表情のままでした。

C1 noun dʒəˈnɛt.ɪk ˌmɒd.ɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən

genetic modification

遺伝子改変

Meaning

The process of altering the genetic code of plants or animals.

Example

Genetic modification enhances crop resistance to pests and diseases.

遺伝子改変は作物の害虫や病気に対する耐性を高めます。

C1 noun ˈsɛlf pəˈzɪʃən

self-possession

自己抑制

Meaning

The quality of being calm and confident and in control of one's emotions; composure.

Example

His self-possession during the crisis was remarkable.

彼の危機的な状況での自己抑制は素晴らしかった。

C1 noun /ˌsɑːrdʒənt ˈmeɪdʒər/

sergeant-major

サージェント・メイジャー

Meaning

A senior non-commissioned officer in the army responsible for discipline and administration within a unit.

Example

The sergeant-major inspected the troops before the parade.

サージェント・メイジャーはパレード前に部隊を点検しました。

C1 noun /ˈtɛnəmənt/

tenement

アパートメント

Meaning

a large building divided into separate apartments, often in poor condition

Example

The family lived in a crowded tenement in the city.

その家族は街の混雑したアパートメントに住んでいました。

C1 noun /ˈɛər.luːm/

heirloom

遺産

Meaning

a valuable object that has belonged to a family for several generations

Example

The ring is a family heirloom passed down from her grandmother.

その指輪は祖母から受け継がれた家族の遺産です。

C1 adjective /loʊθ/

loath

嫌がる

Meaning

reluctant or unwilling to do something

Example

She was loath to admit her mistake in front of everyone.

彼女は皆の前で自分の間違いを認めることを嫌がった。

C1 noun /ˈoʊ.mən/

Omen

未来の良いまたは悪い運命の兆し

Meaning

an event regarded as a sign of future good or bad luck

Example

Many people consider a black cat crossing your path a bad omen.

多くの人々は、黒猫が道を横切ることを悪いオーメンだと考えています。

C1 verb /ɪmˈplɔːr/

implore

Meaning

To beg someone earnestly or desperately to do something.

Example

She implored him to stay with her.

C1 adjective /ˈtɜːrbjələnt/

turbulent

動揺

Meaning

Characterized by conflict, disorder, or confusion; not stable or calm.

Example

The country went through a turbulent period of political change.

その国は政治的変革の動揺した時期を経ました。

C1 noun /ˈɒf.sprɪŋ/

offspring

子孫

Meaning

a person's child or children; an animal's young

Example

The bird carefully fed its offspring.

その鳥は注意深く自分の子孫に餌を与えました。

C1 noun ˌæp.əˈreɪ.təs

apparatus

装置

Meaning

The technical equipment or machinery needed for a particular activity or purpose.

Example

The apparatus was designed to be eco-friendly.

その装置は環境に優しいように設計されました。

C1 noun, adjective /ˌproʊlɪˈtɛəriən/

proletarian

プロレタリアン

Meaning

Relating to the working class, especially those who do not own property.

Example

The movement was rooted in proletarian struggles.

その運動はプロレタリアンの闘争に根ざしていた。

C1 noun /lɪˈbiːdoʊ/

libido

性欲

Meaning

Sexual desire or drive.

Example

Stress can sometimes lower a person's libido.

ストレスは時々、ある人の性欲を減少させることがあります。

C1 adjective /oʊˈbiːs/

obese

肥満

Meaning

Extremely overweight; having an excessive amount of body fat.

Example

The doctor advised the obese patient to adopt a healthier lifestyle.

医者は肥満患者に健康的な生活様式を採用するように勧めました。

C1 adjective, noun, verb /ˈtrɛbəl/

treble

トリプル、高い音

Meaning

triple; consisting of three parts; high-pitched sound in music

Example

The company's profits trebled in just two years.

会社の利益は2年で3倍になった。

C1 verb /mɪns/

mince

みじん切りにする

Meaning

to cut into very small pieces; to walk with short quick steps

Example

She minced the garlic for the recipe.

彼女はレシピのためにニンニクをみじん切りにした。

C1 noun /ˈspɛktər/

specter

幽霊

Meaning

A ghost or spirit; something that causes fear or dread.

Example

The specter of war still haunts the region.

戦争の幽霊は今でもその地域をおびやかしています。

C1 verb ˈsɪŋ.krə.naɪz

synchronize

同期させる

Meaning

To coordinate in time; to cause to occur or operate at the same time or rate.

Example

The dancers need to synchronize their movements.

ダンサーは彼らの動きを同期させる必要があります。

C1 verb /tʃɑːr/

char

焦げる

Meaning

To burn or scorch something so that it becomes blackened.

Example

The cook accidentally charred the steak.

シェフはステーキを焼きすぎてしまった。

C1 noun /ˈprɛsɪdəns/ or /prɪˈsiːdəns/

precedence

優先

Meaning

the condition of being considered more important than someone or something else; priority

Example

Safety takes precedence over speed in this factory.

この工場では、安全が速度より優先されます。

C1 noun /ˈpɛnənt/

pennant

ペナント旗

Meaning

A tapering flag used for signaling or as an emblem of victory or achievement.

Example

The team raised the championship pennant proudly.

チームは誇らしげにチャンピオンシップペナント旗を掲げました。

C1 adjective /ɡlaɪˈsiː.mɪk/

glycemic

グルコースに関連

Meaning

Relating to the presence of glucose in the blood and how foods affect blood sugar levels.

Example

High-glycemic foods cause a rapid increase in blood sugar.

高グリセミック食品は血糖値を急激に上昇させます。

C1 verb /ləˈmɛnt/

lament

嘆く

Meaning

to express grief, sorrow, or regret about something

Example

She lamented the loss of her childhood home.

彼女は幼少期の家を失ったことを嘆いた。

C1 verb /lʊər/

lure

誘惑する

Meaning

to attract or tempt someone, often by offering something appealing

Example

The advertisement lured customers with promises of discounts.

広告は割引の約束で顧客を引き寄せました。

C1 noun /ˌprəʊˈæk.tɪv ˈliː.də.ʃɪp/

proactive leadership

プロアクティブリーダーシップ

Meaning

Leadership that takes initiative and anticipates problems before they occur, rather than reacting to events.

Example

Proactive leadership ensures timely decisions.

プロアクティブリーダーシップは適時の意思決定を保証します。

C1 noun lɪˈkwɪd.ə.ti

liquidity

流動性

Meaning

The availability of liquid assets to a market or company; the ability to convert assets into cash quickly.

Example

Maintaining liquidity is crucial for financial stability.

流動性の維持は財務の安定性にとって重要です。

C1 verb /dɪˈdjuːs/

deduce

推測する

Meaning

to reach a conclusion by reasoning or inference

Example

From the evidence, the detective deduced that the suspect was lying.

証拠から、探偵は容疑者が嘘をついていることを推測しました。

C1 adjective /ˈɒptɪkəl/

optical

光学的

Meaning

related to or used in seeing or sight

Example

The optical illusion fooled everyone at the exhibition.

その光学的錯覚は展示会で皆を騙した。

C1 verb /ˈwɪtl/

whittle

Meaning

to carve or shape something by cutting off small pieces; to gradually reduce

Example

He spent the afternoon whittling a piece of wood into a toy.

C1 verb /ɪmˈbɛl.ɪʃ/

embellish

飾る

Meaning

To make something more attractive by adding decorative details or exaggerating.

Example

He tends to embellish stories to make them more interesting.

彼は物語をより面白くするために飾る傾向があります。

C1 verb /koʊˈhæbɪt/

cohabit

同棲する

Meaning

To live together, often as partners without being married.

Example

They decided to cohabit before getting married.

彼らは結婚前に同居することを決めました。

C1 adjective /rɪˈper.ə.bəl/

Repairable

修理可能

Meaning

able to be fixed or mended; capable of being repaired

Example

The broken phone is repairable with the right parts.

壊れた電話は正しい部品で修理可能です。

C1 noun /sʌˈmeɪʃən/

summation

合計, 要約

Meaning

The process of adding things together; a summary of points.

Example

The lawyer gave a powerful summation of the case.

弁護士は事件の強力な要約を行った。

C1 adjective /ˈpæl.ɪd/

Pallid

顔色が悪い、特に健康が悪いことによる；物質や活力が欠けている

Meaning

pale, especially because of poor health; lacking substance or vitality

Example

His pallid complexion showed signs of illness.

彼の顔色は病気の兆候を示していました。

C1 adjective /ˈtɛn.ju.əs/

tenuous

弱い / 薄い

Meaning

Very weak, thin, or slight; lacking a strong basis.

Example

The evidence against him is quite tenuous.

彼に対する証拠はかなり弱いです。

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。

C1 adjective /ˈdaɪ.si/

dicey

危険な

Meaning

Risky or unpredictable; potentially dangerous.

Example

Investing in that company looks pretty dicey right now.

その会社への投資は今、かなり危険なように見える。

C1 adjective /ʌnˈkæni/

uncanny

不気味

Meaning

Strange or mysterious, especially in an unsettling way.

Example

She has an uncanny ability to predict the future.

彼女は未来を予測する不気味な能力を持っている。

C1 adjective /dɪˈvɪzəbl/

divisible

割り切れる

Meaning

Capable of being divided by another number without leaving a remainder.

Example

Twelve is divisible by three and four.

12は3と4で割り切れます。

C1 adjective /ˈmɔːrbɪd/

morbid

死や病気など、不快または不安を引き起こすテーマへの異常な関心

Meaning

Having an abnormal interest in disturbing or unpleasant subjects such as death or disease.

Example

She had a morbid fascination with crime stories.

彼女は犯罪の話に対してモービッドな魅力を持っていた。

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 adjective /əˈɡrɛəriən/

agrarian

農業的

Meaning

Related to farming, agriculture, or rural land.

Example

The country’s economy is still largely agrarian.

その国の経済はまだ主に農業的です。

C1 adjective /ˌtræn.zətˈlæn.tɪk/

transatlantic

大西洋を横断する

Meaning

crossing or spanning the Atlantic Ocean

Example

They took a transatlantic flight from New York to London.

彼らはニューヨークからロンドンへのトランスアトランティック便に乗った。

C1 noun /njʊˈrɑːlədʒi/

neurology

Meaning

The branch of medicine that deals with disorders of the nervous system.

Example

She specializes in neurology and treats patients with brain diseases.

C1 noun /ˌɑːr.kəˈpɛl.əˌɡoʊ/

archipelago

群島

Meaning

A group of islands clustered together in a body of water.

Example

Indonesia is an archipelago with thousands of islands.

インドネシアは何千もの島々が集まった群島です。

C1 verb /ˌɪn.trəˈspekt/

introspect

内省する

Meaning

To examine one's own thoughts, feelings, or mental state.

Example

He often introspects before making important decisions.

彼は重要な決定を下す前にしばしば自己分析をします。

C1 verb /ˈkɒnsɔːrt/

consort

Meaning

To associate with someone, typically with disapproval; also, a spouse of a reigning monarch.

Example

He was criticized for consorting with criminals.

C1 noun /pækt/

Pact

協定; 契約

Meaning

a formal agreement between individuals or parties; a treaty or contract

Example

The two countries signed a peace pact to end the war.

二国は戦争を終わらせるために平和協定に署名した。

C1 noun /ˈnɑːrsɪsɪst/

narcissist

ナルシシスト

Meaning

A person who has an excessive interest in or admiration of themselves.

Example

Everyone avoided him because he was a narcissist.

みんな彼を避けていた、なぜなら彼はナルシシストだったから。

C1 verb /pɛk/

Peck

ついばむ

Meaning

To strike or bite something with a beak; to eat in small bites.

Example

The hen began to peck at the grains scattered on the ground.

その雌鳥は地面に散らばった穀物をついばみ始めました。

C1 noun /prəˌlɪf.əˈreɪ.ʃən/

proliferation

急増

Meaning

Rapid increase in the number or amount of something; rapid multiplication or growth.

Example

The proliferation of malware is a growing concern.

マルウェアの急増は懸念事項です。

C1 adjective /ˈmɜː(r)dərəs/

Murderous

殺人的; 殺意を持っている; 極端に暴力的; 血に飢えた

Meaning

having the intent to kill; extremely violent; bloodthirsty

Example

The murderous look in his eyes frightened everyone.

彼の目にあった殺人的な視線はみんなを恐怖させた。

C1 adjective /ˌɛm.briˈɒn.ɪk/

embryonic

胚芽の

Meaning

in an early or undeveloped stage; relating to an embryo

Example

The project is still in its embryonic stage.

そのプロジェクトはまだ胚芽段階にあります。

C1 adjective /rɪˈvɜː.sə.bəl/

Reversible

可逆的な

Meaning

able to be turned the other way around; able to be undone or changed back

Example

This jacket is reversible and can be worn on both sides.

このジャケットはリバーシブルで、両面で着られます。

C1 verb /ˈslækən/

slacken

緩める

Meaning

to make or become less tight, less active, or slower

Example

The driver slackened his speed as he approached the village.

運転手は村に近づくにつれて速度を緩めた。

C1 adjective /ˈseɪlaɪn/

Saline

塩水の; 塩分のある

Meaning

containing salt; salty; relating to salt water

Example

The saline solution is used for medical treatments.

塩水溶液は医療処置に使用されます。

C1 adjective /ˈsɪm.jʊ.leɪ.tɪd/

simulated

シミュレートされた

Meaning

Artificially created to look real but not actually real.

Example

The pilot trained in a simulated flight environment.

パイロットはシミュレートされた飛行環境で訓練しました。

C1 adjective /ˌser.ɪˈmoʊ.ni.əl/

Ceremonial

儀式的

Meaning

relating to or used in ceremonies; formal and ritualistic

Example

The ceremonial dress was worn during the royal wedding.

王室の結婚式で着用される儀式的な衣装でした。

C1 adjective /ˈkɒz.mɪk/

cosmic

宇宙的, 広大な

Meaning

relating to the universe or cosmos; vast

Example

Astronomers study cosmic phenomena to understand the universe.

天文学者たちは宇宙を理解するためにコズミック現象を研究しています。

C1 verb /ɪmˈboʊl.dən/

embolden

勇気づける

Meaning

To give someone the courage or confidence to do something.

Example

The coach's words emboldened the team to play aggressively.

コーチの言葉はチームを積極的にプレーするように勇気づけました。

C1 adjective /dɪˈbeɪst/

debased

劣化した

Meaning

having lost quality, value, or moral character

Example

The debased currency lost the trust of the people.

劣化した通貨は人々の信頼を失った。

C1 adjective /ˈɡriːvəs/

grievous

重大

Meaning

Causing great pain, suffering, or sorrow.

Example

The accident was a grievous blow to the community.

その事故はコミュニティにとって重大な打撃でした。

C1 adjective /ˈsɜːrli/

surly

不機嫌な

Meaning

bad-tempered and unfriendly

Example

The waiter gave us a surly look when we asked for more water.

水をもっと頼んだとき、ウェイターは不機嫌な顔をしました。

C1 adjective /ˈædʒ.aɪl/

agile

素早く柔軟

Meaning

able to move quickly and easily; quick and adaptable in thinking or action

Example

The startup team was agile in responding to market changes.

スタートアップチームは市場の変化に迅速に対応しました。

C1 adjective /ˌɪnˌkɒnsɪˈkwɛnʃəl/

inconsequential

重要でない

Meaning

Not important or significant; too small to matter.

Example

The mistake was minor and inconsequential.

その間違いは小さく、重要ではありませんでした。

C1 noun /ˈpruːdəns/

prudence

慎重

Meaning

The quality of being cautious, wise, and exercising good judgment.

Example

She invested her money with great prudence.

彼女は非常に慎重にお金を投資した。

C1 adjective /ˌʌndərˈhændɪd/

underhanded

不正

Meaning

acting or done in a dishonest or secret way

Example

They exposed the company's underhanded dealings with its suppliers.

彼らは会社とその供給者との不正取引を暴露しました。

C1 noun /ˈskeɪp.ɡəʊt/

Scapegoat

スケープゴート

Meaning

a person who is blamed for the wrongdoings, mistakes, or faults of others

Example

He became the scapegoat for the team's poor performance.

彼はチームの悪いパフォーマンスのスケープゴートとなった。

C1 noun/verb /ˈtʌtʃ.ʌp/

touch-up

小さな修正や改善

Meaning

Small corrections or improvements made to something.

Example

The artist gave a quick touch-up to the painting.

アーティストは絵画に素早くタッチアップをしました。

C1 adjective /ˈriː.fleks/

Reflex

反射

Meaning

an action performed without conscious thought; relating to reflection

Example

The doctor tested her reflex response by tapping her knee.

医師は彼女の膝を軽く叩いて反射的な反応をテストしました。

C1 noun /ˈænvɪl/

anvil

鉄製の金床

Meaning

A heavy iron block used by blacksmiths for hammering and shaping metal.

Example

The blacksmith placed the hot iron on the anvil.

鍛冶屋は熱い鉄をアンヴィルに置きました。

C1 adjective /tænˈdʒɛnʃəl/

tangential

接線の

Meaning

relating to or along a tangent; slightly or indirectly related to something

Example

His remarks were tangential to the main topic of discussion.

彼のコメントは議論の主要なトピックには関連していなかった。

C1 adjective /ˈdeɪnti/

dainty

優雅で可愛らしい

Meaning

Delicately small, pretty, and often considered elegant.

Example

She wore a dainty necklace made of pearls.

彼女は真珠でできた繊細なネックレスをしていました。

C1 noun /ˈɛmbləm/

emblem

象徴

Meaning

A symbolic object, design, or figure representing an idea, group, or identity.

Example

The dove is an emblem of peace.

鳩は平和の象徴です。

C1 noun /ˈwɪzərdri/

wizardry

魔法の技術

Meaning

The art or practice of magic; great skill or expertise in something.

Example

The programmer's wizardry amazed everyone in the room.

プログラマーの魔法の技術は部屋の中の全員を驚かせました。

C1 noun /ˈreɪdiəns/

radiance

輝き

Meaning

the quality of shining with bright light; a glowing or beaming quality

Example

Her face was filled with radiance after hearing the good news.

良いニュースを聞いた後、彼女の顔は輝きで満ちていました。

C1 adjective /səˈtɪrɪk/

satiric

皮肉な

Meaning

Relating to or using satire.

Example

The novel takes a satiric view of urban life.

その小説は都市生活を皮肉な視点で描いています。

C1 adjective ˈfɔːr.mɪ.də.bəl

formidable

手ごわい

Meaning

Inspiring fear or respect through being impressively large, powerful, intense, or capable.

Example

The boxer was a formidable opponent in the ring.

そのボクサーはリングで手ごわい相手だった。

C1 noun /ˈæl.kə.laɪ/

alkali

アルカリ性物質

Meaning

a soluble base substance, typically with a pH greater than 7, that neutralizes acids

Example

Soap contains alkali which helps remove grease.

石鹸にはアルカリ性物質が含まれており、油を取り除くのに役立ちます。

C1 adjective /ˌrɛprɪˈhɛnsəbl̩/

reprehensible

非難すべき

Meaning

Deserving strong criticism or blame.

Example

His dishonest actions were truly reprehensible.

彼の不誠実な行動は本当に非難すべきものでした。

C1 noun /ˈtrɛʒərər/

treasurer

財務担当者

Meaning

a person responsible for managing the financial affairs of an organization

Example

The treasurer presented the annual financial report.

財務担当者は年次の財務報告書を提出しました。

C1 adjective ˌsəʊsɪəʊpəˈlɪtɪkəl

sociopolitical

社会政治的

Meaning

Combining social and political factors.

Example

Sociopolitical factors often influence public policy decisions.

社会政治的要因はしばしば公共政策決定に影響を与えます。

C1 verb /ɪˈnɔːɡjʊreɪt/

inaugurate

Meaning

To formally begin or introduce something, especially with a ceremony.

Example

The mayor will inaugurate the new bridge tomorrow.

C1 verb /ˌmɪsɪnˈtɜːrprɪt/

misinterpret

誤解する

Meaning

to understand or explain something wrongly

Example

He misinterpreted her silence as agreement.

彼は彼女の沈黙を同意と誤解した。

C1 adjective /ɪmˈpæʃənd/

impassioned

情熱的な

Meaning

Filled with or showing great emotion.

Example

She gave an impassioned speech about human rights.

彼女は人権について情熱的なスピーチを行いました。

C1 noun /rɪˌdʒuːvəˈneɪʃən/

rejuvenation

再生

Meaning

The process of restoring something to a former better state, especially referring to renewing soil fertility or revitalizing agricultural land through various restoration practices.

Example

Rejuvenation of soil is necessary for sustainable agriculture.

土壌の再生は持続可能な農業にとって必要不可欠です。

C1 adjective /ˈstrɛnjuəs/

strenuous

厳しい

Meaning

Requiring or using great effort and energy.

Example

Climbing the mountain was a strenuous task.

山登りは厳しい仕事だった。

C1 noun /ˈnek.səs/

Nexus

接続; 結びつき;

Meaning

a connection or series of connections linking two or more things

Example

There's a clear nexus between education and economic development.

教育と経済発展の間には明確なネクサスがあります。

C1 verb /ɪmˈbrɔɪdər/

embroider

刺繍

Meaning

to decorate fabric with patterns using a needle and thread

Example

She embroidered flowers on the pillowcase.

彼女は枕カバーに花を刺繍した。

C1 noun /nuːs/

Noose

ロープ

Meaning

a loop with a running knot used for hanging; a trap or snare

Example

The cowboy made a noose to catch the wild horse.

カウボーイは野生の馬を捕まえるためにロープを作りました。

C1 noun esˈθet.ɪks

aesthetics

美学

Meaning

A set of principles concerned with the nature and appreciation of beauty, especially in art and design.

Example

Interior design focuses on aesthetics and functionality.

インテリアデザインは美学と機能性に焦点を当てています。

C1 adjective /ˌaʊt əv ðə ˈweɪ/

out-of-the-way

人里離れた場所

Meaning

remote or unusual; not in a convenient or usual location

Example

They stayed in an out-of-the-way village.

彼らは人里離れた村に滞在しました。

C1 adjective /ˈpɛtjʊlənt/

petulant

癇癪持ち

Meaning

Childishly sulky or bad-tempered.

Example

The child became petulant when denied more candy.

子供はキャンディーをもっともらえないと癇癪を起こした。

C1 noun /ˌprɒpəˈɡeɪʃən/

propagation

普及, 宣伝

Meaning

The action of spreading and promoting an idea, theory, etc.

Example

The propagation of ideas through social media is rapid.

ソーシャルメディアを通じてアイデアの普及が急速に進んでいます。

C1 verb /bɪˈsiːdʒ/

besiege

包囲する

Meaning

to surround a place with armed forces to capture it; to overwhelm with requests or attention

Example

The city was besieged by enemy troops.

その都市は敵軍によって包囲されました。

C1 noun /ˈaʊtriːtʃ/

outreach

支援拡大

Meaning

The act of providing services or support to people who might not otherwise have access to them.

Example

The charity launched a new outreach program for the homeless.

チャリティはホームレスのために新しい支援拡大プログラムを開始しました。

C1 noun /ˌdɪsəˈbiːdiəns/

disobedience

不従順

Meaning

failure or refusal to obey rules, laws, or authority

Example

The child's disobedience worried his parents.

子供の不従順は両親を心配させました。

C1 adjective /stɔːntʃ/

staunch

堅固な, 忠実な

Meaning

Loyal, committed, and firm in support.

Example

She is a staunch supporter of environmental protection.

彼女は環境保護の強固な支持者です。

C1 adjective /ˈblaɪtɪd/

blighted

荒廃した

Meaning

Spoiled, damaged, or destroyed.

Example

The blighted neighborhood was abandoned by most residents.

荒廃した地域はほとんどの住民によって放棄されました。

C1 noun /ˈvɜːrtɪˌɡoʊ/

vertigo

幸せ

Meaning

A sensation of spinning or dizziness, often caused by problems in the inner ear or brain.

Example

She felt a sudden vertigo when she looked down from the tall building.

彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、自分の幸せを隠すことができませんでした。

C1 noun /ˌsæbəˈtɜːr/

saboteur

破壊工作員

Meaning

A person who engages in sabotage.

Example

The saboteur was arrested before he could plant the bomb.

破壊工作員は爆弾を設置する前に逮捕されました。

C1 adjective/verb /ˈprɒstreɪt/

prostrate

倒れる

Meaning

lying stretched out on the ground with one's face downward, often as a sign of submission or exhaustion

Example

He lay prostrate on the ground after the long battle.

長い戦いの後、彼は地面に倒れて横たわった。

C1 noun /ˈbɑːr.tər ˌsɪs.təm/

barter system

物々交換システム

Meaning

A system of exchange where goods and services are traded directly without using money.

Example

Ancient civilizations used the barter system for trade.

古代の文明は貿易のために物々交換システムを使用していました。

C1 adjective /æbˈdɑː.mə.nəl/

abdominal

腹部の

Meaning

relating to the abdomen (the part of the body between the chest and pelvis)

Example

He complained of severe abdominal pain.

彼はひどい腹痛を訴えていました。

C1 noun /ˈkɒnfɪdænt/

confidant

信頼できる友人

Meaning

A person with whom one shares a secret or private matter, trusting them not to repeat it.

Example

She found a true confidant in her childhood friend.

彼女は子供時代の友人の中に本当の信頼できる友人を見つけました。

C1 noun ˌɪm.pʌlˈsɪv.ɪ.ti

impulsivity

衝動性

Meaning

The tendency to act quickly and without thought or care; lack of self-control.

Example

His impulsivity led him to make reckless choices.

彼の衝動性は、無謀な選択をさせた。