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C1 verb /dɪˈmoʊt/

demote

降格
Meaning
to reduce to a lower rank or position
Example
The manager decided to demote the employee for poor performance.
マネージャーはパフォーマンスが悪いため、従業員を降格させることに決めました。
C1 noun /ˈdɒɡmə/

dogma

ドグマ
Meaning
A principle or set of principles laid down by an authority as incontrovertibly true.
Example
The religious leader strictly adhered to traditional dogma.
宗教的指導者は伝統的なドグマに厳格に従った。
C1 noun /ˈkaʊntərˌpɔɪnt/

counterpoint

対比点
Meaning
an argument, idea, or theme contrasting with another; also a musical term for independent melody
Example
Her calm attitude was a counterpoint to his anger.
彼女の落ち着いた態度は彼の怒りの対比点だった。
C1 verb /ˈkɒnfɪskeɪt/

confiscate

Meaning
to take something away officially, often as a punishment
Example
The teacher confiscated the student's phone during class.
C1 noun /əˈrɪs.tə.kræt/

Aristocrat

貴族; 高貴な血筋を持つ人
Meaning
a member of the aristocracy; a person of noble rank or birth
Example
The aristocrat lived in a magnificent castle.
そのアリストクラットは豪華な城に住んでいました。
C1 noun /daɪˈvɜː.ʃən/

Diversion

迂回
Meaning
the action of turning something aside from its course; an activity that diverts the mind
Example
The road closure forced a diversion through the countryside for all travelers.
道路の閉鎖により、すべての旅行者は田舎道を通って迂回することを余儀なくされました。
C1 noun /braɪn/

brine

塩水
Meaning
Water saturated with salt, often used for preserving food.
Example
The olives were stored in brine to keep them fresh.
オリーブは新鮮さを保つために塩水に保存されました。
C1 noun /səˈsteɪnəbl ˈæɡrɪkʌltʃər/

sustainable agriculture

持続可能な農業
Meaning
Farming practices that meet current food needs while preserving environmental resources and maintaining the ability to produce food for future generations through ecologically sound methods.
Example
Sustainable agriculture practices protect the environment while ensuring food security.
持続可能な農業の実践は、環境を保護しながら食料安全保障を確保します。
C1 noun /ˌɪm.pəˈzɪʃ.ən/

Imposition

課税; 負担; 不公平な要求
Meaning
the action or process of imposing something or of being imposed; an unfair burden or demand
Example
The imposition of new taxes without consultation angered the citizens greatly.
相談なしに新しい税金が課され、市民は非常に怒りました。
C1 adjective /ˈɡrændioʊs/

grandiose

壮大な
Meaning
Impressive or magnificent in appearance or style, often pretentiously so.
Example
He had grandiose plans of building a futuristic city in the desert.
彼は砂漠に未来的な都市を建設する壮大な計画を持っていました。
C1 adjective /dɪsˈrɛpjətəbl̩/

disreputable

不名誉な
Meaning
having a bad reputation; not considered respectable or trustworthy
Example
The journalist avoided staying in the disreputable part of town.
ジャーナリストは町の不名誉な地区に泊まるのを避けました。
C1 noun /ˈtɜːrbjələns/

turbulence

Meaning
Violent or unsteady movement of air, water, or some other fluid; disorder or conflict.
Example
The plane experienced severe turbulence during the flight.
C1 noun ˌfɜːr.tɪ.laɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

fertilization

肥料施用
Meaning
The process of adding nutrients to soil to increase crop productivity.
Example
Organic fertilization enhances soil health.
有機肥料施用は土壌の健康を改善します。
C1 noun ɪˌræʃ.ənˈæl.ɪ.ti

irrationality

非合理性, 非論理性, 不合理
Meaning
The quality of being illogical or unreasonable; lack of rational thought.
Example
His decision was driven by complete irrationality.
彼の決定は完全に非合理的でした。
C1 verb, adjective, noun /spruːs/

spruce

整える / 一種の木
Meaning
to make neat or tidy in appearance; also refers to an evergreen tree
Example
He spruced up his room before the guests arrived.
彼はゲストが到着する前に部屋を整えました。
C1 noun /ˈɪnkjʊˌbeɪtər/

incubator

インキュベーター
Meaning
a device or environment that provides suitable conditions for eggs, cells, or infants to develop
Example
The premature baby was placed in an incubator for care.
未熟児はケアのためにインキュベーターに入れられました。
C1 verb /ɪnˈterəˌɡeɪt/

interrogate

尋問する
Meaning
to ask someone questions in a thorough and formal way; to question intensively
Example
The police interrogated the suspect for hours.
警察は容疑者を何時間も尋問した。
C1 adjective /əˈmiːnəbl/

amenable

協力的
Meaning
willing to cooperate or be influenced; open to suggestions
Example
She was amenable to the idea of working longer hours.
彼女は長時間働くという考えに賛成だった。
C1 noun /pɪˌdɛs.tri.ə.naɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/

pedestrianization

歩行者専用化
Meaning
Making areas pedestrian-friendly, closing any area to vehicle traffic and making it open only for pedestrians.
Example
The pedestrianization of city centers reduces pollution.
市中心部の歩行者専用化は、汚染を減らす。
C1 adjective /ræmˈbʌŋk.ʃəs/

rambunctious

騒々しい
Meaning
boisterous, energetic, and difficult to control.
Example
The rambunctious children filled the house with noise.
騒々しい子供たちが家を騒音で満たしました。
C1 verb /bɪˈwɪldər/

bewilder

困惑させる
Meaning
to cause someone to be confused or puzzled
Example
The complex instructions bewildered the students.
複雑な指示は学生を困惑させました。
C1 verb /ɪnˈdaɪt/

indict

起訴する
Meaning
to formally accuse someone of committing a serious crime
Example
The grand jury decided to indict the politician for corruption.
大陪審団は腐敗のために政治家を起訴することを決定した。
C1 noun /lɔnˈdʒɛvəti/

longevity

長寿
Meaning
Long life or long existence of something.
Example
Good habits contribute to health and longevity.
良い習慣は健康と長寿に貢献します。
C1 noun /ˈmɔːr.nər/

Mourner

喪に服する人
Meaning
a person who attends a funeral or shows grief for someone who has died
Example
The mourners gathered at the cemetery to pay their respects.
喪に服する人々は墓地に集まり、敬意を表しました。
C1 noun /ˈfɔːrdʒər/

forger

偽造者
Meaning
a person who makes fake documents, artworks, or signatures
Example
The police arrested a forger who had been selling counterfeit paintings.
警察は偽造者を逮捕しました。彼は偽の絵画を販売していました。
C1 noun /ˌdaɪəˈrɑːmə/

diorama

ジオラマ
Meaning
a three-dimensional model representing a scene, often with miniature figures
Example
The museum displayed a diorama of an ancient village.
博物館に古代の村のジオラマが展示されていました。
C1 noun ˈiːkəʊˌsɪstəm ˈsɜːvɪsɪz

ecosystem services

生態系サービス
Meaning
The benefits people obtain from ecosystems.
Example
Forests provide valuable ecosystem services, such as purifying air and water.
森林は空気と水を浄化するなど、貴重な生態系サービスを提供します。
C1 noun /ˌpriːməˈnɪʃən/ or /ˌprɛm-/

premonition

予感
Meaning
a strong feeling that something is about to happen, often something negative
Example
She had a premonition of danger before the trip.
旅行前に危険の予感があった。
C1 noun /ˌluː.brɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/

lubrication

潤滑
Meaning
The action of applying a substance to reduce friction between surfaces in mutual contact.
Example
Lubrication of the eyes is essential for well-being.
目の潤滑は健康にとって重要です。
C1 noun /ruːz/

Ruse

策略; 騙し
Meaning
an action intended to deceive someone; a trick or stratagem
Example
The thief used a clever ruse to distract the guard.
泥棒は警備員を惑わすために巧妙な策略を使った。
C1 adverb /ˈwɪmzɪkli/

Whimsically

遊び心いっぱいに
Meaning
In a playful, fanciful, or capricious manner; with sudden changes of mind
Example
She decorated her room whimsically with colorful balloons.
彼女は部屋をカラフルな風船で遊び心いっぱいに飾った。
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 verb /ɪmˈpɛrɪl/

imperil

危険にさらす
Meaning
To put in danger or at risk.
Example
Reckless driving can imperil the lives of others.
無謀な運転は他人の命を危険にさらす可能性があります。
C1 adjective /ˌpæθəˈdʒɛnɪk/

pathogenic

病原性
Meaning
Capable of causing disease.
Example
Some bacteria are harmless, while others are highly pathogenic.
いくつかの細菌は無害で、他の細菌は非常に病原性があります。
C1 verb /ˌdiː.kəmˈprɛs/

decompress

リラックスする
Meaning
To relax and recover from stress or pressure.
Example
Taking deep breaths helps to decompress after a stressful day.
深呼吸は、ストレスの多い一日後にリラックスするのに役立ちます。
C1 adjective /ˌʌndərˈsteɪtɪd/

understated

控えめな
Meaning
Presented in a subtle and restrained way.
Example
She wore an elegant but understated dress.
彼女はエレガントで控えめなドレスを着ていた。
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 noun /ˈdaʊn.pɔːr/

Downpour

豪雨; 急な大雨
Meaning
a heavy fall of rain; a sudden heavy rainfall
Example
The sudden downpour caught everyone off guard and soaked the outdoor event.
突然の豪雨でみんなが驚き、屋外イベントはずぶ濡れになった。
C1 adjective /rɪˈpʌɡ.nənt/

Repugnant

嫌悪感を引き起こす; 嫌な; 不快な
Meaning
extremely distasteful; unacceptable; causing disgust or strong dislike
Example
The idea of lying to his parents was repugnant to him.
両親に嘘をつくという考えは彼にとって嫌悪感を抱かせた。
C1 adjective əsˈtjuːt

astute

鋭いまたは抜け目のない
Meaning
Having or showing an ability to accurately assess situations or people and turn this to one's advantage.
Example
His astute observations helped solve the complex problem.
彼の鋭い観察が複雑な問題を解決するのに役立った。
C1 adjective /kənˈteɪ.dʒəs/

Contagious

伝染性の; 感染性の
Meaning
likely to spread to and affect others; infectious
Example
Her laughter is contagious and makes everyone smile.
彼女の笑い声は伝染性があり、みんなを笑顔にする。
C1 adjective /pərˈsɛptəbl̩/

perceptible

知覚できる
Meaning
Able to be noticed or recognized by the senses or the mind.
Example
There was a perceptible change in the atmosphere.
大気中に知覚できる変化がありました。
C1 verb /broʊtʃ/

broach

取り上げる
Meaning
to bring up a subject for discussion
Example
She decided to broach the topic of salary with her manager.
彼女はマネージャーと給料の話題を取り上げることに決めました。
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 adjective /ˌtræn.senˈdɛn.təl/

transcendental

超越的
Meaning
relating to the spiritual or non-physical realm; surpassing ordinary experience
Example
Meditation can lead to transcendental experiences.
瞑想はトランセンデンタルな経験に導くことがあります。
C1 adjective /ˌʌnbɪˈkʌmɪŋ/

unbecoming

不適切
Meaning
Not proper or appropriate for a person; unsuitable.
Example
His rude behavior was unbecoming of a leader.
彼の無礼な態度はリーダーとして不適切だった。
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 verb /dɛlv/

delve

Meaning
To investigate deeply; to dig into a subject or area.
Example
The researcher delved into ancient manuscripts to find clues.
C1 adjective /ˈstoʊɪk/

stoic

冷静な, 無感情な
Meaning
Showing little or no emotion, even in difficult situations.
Example
She remained stoic during the crisis, never showing fear or panic.
彼女は危機の間、冷静で恐怖やパニックを示さなかった。
C1 adjective /ˈwɪntri/

wintry

冬の
Meaning
Characteristic of or suitable for winter; cold and bleak.
Example
The wintry wind made everyone shiver as they walked outside.
冬の風は、外を歩いているときにみんなを震えさせた。
C1 adjective /ˈtækt.ləs/

tactless

不作法
Meaning
showing a lack of sensitivity in dealing with others
Example
His tactless remark embarrassed everyone at the meeting.
彼の不作法なコメントは、会議でみんなを恥ずかしがらせました。
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 verb /ɪkˈstoʊl/

extol

称賛する
Meaning
to praise enthusiastically and highly
Example
The teacher extolled the student's dedication and hard work.
先生は生徒の献身と努力を称賛しました。
C1 adjective /ˌmaɪ.krəˈskɑː.pɪk/

microscopic

顕微鏡的
Meaning
Extremely small and only visible with a microscope.
Example
The sample contained microscopic particles.
サンプルには顕微鏡的な粒子が含まれていました。
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。
C1 noun /sɪˈsɛʃən/

secession

分離
Meaning
The action of formally withdrawing from membership of a federation or body.
Example
The secession of the southern states led to the Civil War.
南部諸州の分離は南北戦争を引き起こした。
C1 noun səˈsteɪnəbəl ænd kəˈlæbərətɪv əˈproʊtʃ

sustainable and collaborative approach

持続可能で協力的なアプローチ
Meaning
A method of working together that can be maintained over time without depleting resources or causing harm.
Example
A sustainable and collaborative approach is crucial for solving environmental problems.
環境問題を解決するためには、持続可能で協力的なアプローチが不可欠です。
C1 verb /ˈtræmpəl/

trample

Meaning
to tread heavily on something and cause damage or injury
Example
The crowd trampled the flowers in the park.
C1 adjective /səbˈsɪd.i.ər.i/

Subsidiary

子会社の; 二次的な; 子会社に関連する
Meaning
less important than the main thing; secondary; of or relating to a subsidiary company
Example
The subsidiary company handles all overseas operations.
子会社はすべての海外業務を管理しています。
C1 noun /ɪˈmiːdiəsi/

immediacy

即時性, 緊迫感
Meaning
The quality of bringing one into direct and instant involvement with something, giving rise to a sense of urgency or excitement.
Example
The immediacy of digital communication has reshaped business operations.
デジタルコミュニケーションの即時性は、ビジネスの運営方法を変えました。
C1 noun /ˈhaɪ.nəs/

Highness

高貴さ; 王室のタイトル
Meaning
a title given to a person of royal rank; the quality or state of being high or elevated
Example
Your Highness, the royal carriage is ready to take you to the state banquet this evening.
殿下、王室の車は今晩の国宴にあなたをお連れする準備ができています。
C1 noun /ɪkˈskriːʃən/

excretion

排泄
Meaning
the process of eliminating waste matter from the body
Example
Excretion is vital for maintaining a healthy body.
排泄は健康な体を維持するために不可欠です。
C1 noun /sɛˈseɪʃən/

cessation

停止
Meaning
The fact or process of ending or being brought to an end.
Example
There was a temporary cessation of hostilities.
敵対行為は一時的に停止しました。
C1 noun /trentʃ/

Trench

壕
Meaning
a long, narrow ditch; a deep furrow in the ground, especially one used for military defense
Example
The soldiers dug a trench for protection during the battle.
兵士たちは戦闘中に防護のために壕を掘った。
C1 verb /daɪˈɡrɛs/

digress

Meaning
To leave the main subject temporarily in speech or writing.
Example
The professor began to digress from the main topic of the lecture.
C1 noun /ˈæbsɛs/

abscess

膿瘍
Meaning
A swollen area within body tissue containing pus, usually caused by infection.
Example
The dentist treated the abscess in his tooth.
歯医者は彼の歯の膿瘍を治療しました。
C1 noun /ˈpɜːʃən/

Persian

イラン出身者またはペルシャ語を話す人
Meaning
a native or inhabitant of Iran; the language spoken in Iran (Farsi)
Example
The Persian language has a rich literary history.
ペルシャ語は豊かな文学的歴史を持っています。
C1 noun /ˈprɒmɪnəns/

prominence

名声
Meaning
The state of being important, famous, or easily noticed.
Example
Her work gained prominence after the award.
彼女の仕事は賞を受けた後、名声を得ました。
C1 adjective /ˌɒstɛnˈteɪʃəs/

ostentatious

見せびらかしの
Meaning
Characterized by a showy or pretentious display intended to impress others.
Example
He wore an ostentatious gold chain to the party.
彼はパーティーで見せびらかしの金のチェーンをしていました。
C1 verb /tiːm/

teem

溢れる
Meaning
to be full of or swarming with
Example
The forest teems with wildlife.
森は動物で溢れている。
C1 noun /slæb/

slab

スラブ
Meaning
a large, thick, flat piece of stone, concrete, or other hard material
Example
The workers laid a concrete slab for the foundation.
作業員たちは基礎のためにコンクリートのスラブを敷きました。
C1 noun /ˈbrɛvɪti/

brevity

Meaning
Concise and exact use of words in writing or speech.
Example
The brevity of the speech kept the audience engaged.
C1 adjective /əˈbɪzməl/

abysmal

ひどい / 恐ろしい
Meaning
extremely bad or appalling
Example
The team's performance was abysmal.
チームのパフォーマンスはひどかった。
C1 adjective /ˌɪn.ɪˈfɛk.tʃu.əl/

ineffectual

効果がない
Meaning
Not producing any or the desired effect; lacking the ability or qualities to achieve a purpose.
Example
The manager’s ineffectual leadership caused the team to lose motivation.
マネージャーの効果がないリーダーシップは、チームがモチベーションを失う原因となった。
C1 noun /ˈiːzl̩/

easel

イーゼル
Meaning
a frame for supporting an artist's canvas while painting or drawing
Example
The artist placed the canvas on the easel before starting to paint.
アーティストは絵を描き始める前にキャンバスをイーゼルに置きました。
C1 noun /ˈrʌp.tʃər/

Rupture

破裂; 関係の断絶
Meaning
breaking or bursting apart; breakdown of relations
Example
The rupture in the pipeline caused a massive oil spill.
パイプラインの破裂が大規模な石油漏れを引き起こしました。
C1 noun sɜːrˈkeɪdiən ˈrɪðəm

circadian rhythm

サーカディアンリズム
Meaning
The body's natural sleep-wake cycle that occurs within 24 hours
Example
Exposure to natural light regulates the circadian rhythm.
自然光への暴露はサーカディアンリズムを調整します。
C1 noun/verb ˈfɒr.ɪdʒ

forage

飼料、食べ物を探す
Meaning
Food for horses and cattle, especially dried hay or feed; to search for food.
Example
Animals forage for food during the winter months.
動物たちは冬の間に食べ物を探します。
C1 noun /rɪft/

rift

亀裂
Meaning
a serious break in a relationship; a split or crack
Example
A rift developed between the two friends after the argument.
議論の後、二人の友達の間に亀裂が生じた。
C1 verb θwɔːt

thwart

阻止する
Meaning
Prevent (someone) from accomplishing something; oppose successfully.
Example
His efforts to thwart the proposal were unsuccessful.
提案を阻止しようとした彼の努力は失敗に終わった。
C1 noun /ˌsəʊʃəˈbɪləti/

sociability

社交性
Meaning
The quality or state of being sociable; friendliness.
Example
Her sociability made her popular in the office.
彼女の社交性はオフィスで人気を集めました。
C1 verb /kənˈfaʊnd/

confound

Meaning
to confuse or surprise someone, often by acting against their expectations
Example
The magician's trick seemed to confound the entire audience.
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 adjective ˌɪn.təˈmɪt.ənt

intermittent

断続的
Meaning
Happening irregularly, not continuously.
Example
The rain was intermittent throughout the day.
雨は一日中断続的でした。
C1 verb /kəmˈpjuːt/

compute

計算する
Meaning
To calculate or determine by using a computer or mathematical methods.
Example
The software can compute the total cost in seconds.
そのソフトウェアは数秒で総コストを計算できます。
C1 verb /dɪsˈlɒdʒ/

dislodge

追い出す
Meaning
To remove or force out from a position, especially one that is fixed or hard to move.
Example
The troops dislodged the enemy from the hill.
部隊は敵を丘から追い出した。
C1 verb /pɑːrs/

parse

文法解析
Meaning
to analyze a sentence or text grammatically or logically
Example
The software can parse large amounts of text data efficiently.
ソフトウェアは、大量のテキストデータを効率的に解析できます。
C1 noun /kriːd/

creed

信条, 原則
Meaning
A system of religious or spiritual beliefs or a guiding principle.
Example
Freedom of speech is part of his personal creed.
言論の自由は彼の個人的な信条の一部です。
C1 noun /viˈoʊlə/ or /ˈvaɪələ/

viola

ヴィオラ
Meaning
A stringed instrument slightly larger than a violin, with a deeper and mellower tone.
Example
She chose to play the viola in the school orchestra.
彼女は学校のオーケストラでヴィオラを演奏することを選びました。
C1 verb /məˈtɪərɪəlaɪz/

materialize

実現する
Meaning
To become real or actual; to appear suddenly or in a physical form.
Example
The opportunity he had been waiting for finally materialized.
彼が待っていたチャンスはついに実現しました。
C1 noun /swiːt.laɪm/

Sweetlime

スイートライム
Meaning
a citrus fruit that is sweeter and less acidic than regular lime
Example
The sweetlime juice was refreshing on a hot day.
スイートライムジュースは暑い日にさわやかでした。
C1 verb məˈtæb.ə.laɪz

metabolize

成長のために食物を処理して利用する
Meaning
Process and use food for growth and to replace tissue, or process other substances in the body.
Example
The liver helps to metabolize toxins.
肝臓は毒素をメタボライズするのを助けます。
C1 noun /dɪˈfen.dənt/

Defendant

被告
Meaning
an individual, company, or institution sued or accused in a court of law
Example
The defendant pleaded not guilty to all charges brought against him.
被告は、彼に対するすべての告発に対して無罪を主張しました。
C1 adverb /ˈmiːk.li/

Meekly

従順に; おとなしく
Meaning
in a quiet, gentle way; without resistance or protest
Example
He meekly accepted the criticism without arguing.
彼は反論せずに従順に批判を受け入れた。
C1 noun /dɪˈluːʒən/

delusion

錯覚
Meaning
A false belief or impression maintained despite being contradicted by reality.
Example
He lived under the delusion that he was invincible.
彼は自分が無敵だという錯覚の中で生きていた。
C1 adjective /ˈfɔːrθˌraɪt/

forthright

率直
Meaning
Direct and honest in speech or behavior; straightforward.
Example
She was forthright in her criticism of the policy.
彼女は政策に対する批判で率直だった。
C1 noun /ˈɡlædiˌeɪtər/

gladiator

グラディエーター
Meaning
A man trained to fight in public contests in ancient Rome.
Example
The gladiator fought bravely in the arena.
グラディエーターはアリーナで勇敢に戦いました。
C1 adjective ˌkaʊntəprəˈdʌktɪv

counterproductive

逆効果
Meaning
Having the opposite of the desired effect; tending to hinder rather than help.
Example
Counterproductive activities often stem from dissatisfaction.
反生産的な活動は、不満から生じることが多いです。
C1 noun ɪmˈpɛə(r)mənt

impairment

損傷、障害
Meaning
The state of being damaged or weakened; a disability or handicap.
Example
Hearing impairment can be caused by long-term exposure to loud noise.
聴力障害は長期間の大きな音への曝露によって引き起こされる可能性があります。
C1 adjective /pəˈrɪfərəl/

peripheral

周辺的
Meaning
Relating to or situated on the edge or outer parts of something.
Example
The town is located on the peripheral area of the city.
町は都市の周辺エリアに位置しています。
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 /ˈɪntrɪkəsi/

intricacy

複雑さ
Meaning
the quality of being very detailed or complicated
Example
The intricacy of the design impressed everyone.
デザインの複雑さは全員を感動させました。
C1 adjective /ˈɡrɪz.li/

grisly

恐ろしい
Meaning
causing horror or disgust
Example
The police discovered a grisly scene at the crime site.
警察は犯罪現場で恐ろしい光景を発見しました。
C1 verb pleɪɡd

plagued

悩まされる
Meaning
Troubled or afflicted persistently by problems or difficulties.
Example
People are plagued by anxiety and depression.
人々は不安と抑うつに悩まされています。
C1 noun /ˈmaɪkrəʊˌklaɪmæt/

microclimate

ミクロクライメート
Meaning
The climate of a small, specific area that may differ from the general climate of the surrounding region, often influenced by local factors like terrain, vegetation, or buildings.
Example
A microclimate can have a significant impact on plant growth.
マイクロクライメートは植物の成長に重要な影響を与える可能性があります。
C1 noun /kənˈtɛndər/

contender

競争者, 立候補者
Meaning
a person or team competing for a title or prize
Example
She is a strong contender for the mayoral position.
彼女は市長職の強力な候補者です。
C1 noun /ˈpleɪn.tɪf/

Plaintiff

原告
Meaning
a person who brings a case against another in a court of law; the person who initiates a lawsuit
Example
The plaintiff filed a lawsuit against the company.
原告は会社に対して訴訟を起こした。
C1 adjective /ˈkɒnvɛks/

convex

凸状の、外向きに丸みを帯びた
Meaning
curved or rounded outward
Example
The lens has a convex shape to focus light.
レンズは光を焦点を合わせるために凸の形状をしています。
C1 noun /bəˈnɛv.ə.ləns/

benevolence

慈善または優しさ
Meaning
The quality of being well meaning and kindly; the disposition to do good.
Example
His benevolence towards the poor earned him respect.
貧しい人々に対する彼の優しさは、彼に尊敬をもたらしました。
C1 noun /traɪˈbjuːnəl/

tribunal

裁判所
Meaning
a court of justice or body established to settle disputes
Example
The case was heard in an international tribunal.
その事件は国際裁判所で審理されました。
C1 noun /kɑːrˈtɒɡrəfi/

cartography

地図学
Meaning
The science or practice of drawing maps.
Example
She studied cartography at university to learn how to design maps.
彼女は大学で地図学を学び、地図のデザインを学びました。
C1 verb /struː/

strew

まき散らす
Meaning
to scatter or spread things untidily over a surface or area
Example
Clothes were strewn across the floor.
服が床に散らばっていた。
C1 adjective /ɪkˈstætɪk/

ecstatic

興奮している
Meaning
Feeling or expressing overwhelming happiness or excitement.
Example
The fans were ecstatic after their team won the championship.
ファンたちはチームがチャンピオンになった後、興奮していました。
C1 noun/verb mælˈfʌŋk.ʃən

malfunction

故障
Meaning
A failure to function normally or satisfactorily; a defect or breakdown.
Example
The engine malfunctioned due to overheating.
エンジンは過熱のため故障しました。
C1 verb /ˌkaʊntərˈbæləns/

counterbalance

相殺する
Meaning
to offset or balance the effect of something
Example
Exercise can counterbalance the negative effects of stress.
運動はストレスの悪影響を相殺できます。
C1 noun /ˈleɪ.dəl/

Ladle

おたま
Meaning
a large deep spoon with a long handle, used for serving soup or other liquids
Example
Use the ladle to serve the hot soup into bowls.
熱いスープをボウルに注ぐためにおたまを使ってください。
C1 noun /aɪl/

isle

小さな島
Meaning
A small island or peninsula, often poetic or literary.
Example
They spent their honeymoon on a beautiful tropical isle.
彼らは美しい熱帯の島でハネムーンを過ごしました。
C1 noun /mɪkst ɪˈkɒn.ə.mi/

mixed economy

混合経済
Meaning
An economic system where both government and private sector operate together.
Example
Most countries today follow a mixed economy model.
現在、ほとんどの国が混合経済モデルを採用しています。
C1 adjective /ˈsiː.di/

Seedy

種でいっぱい; 汚くて評判が悪い; 廃れた
Meaning
squalid and disreputable; shabby and run-down; full of seeds
Example
They avoided walking through the seedy part of town at night.
彼らは夜に汚くて評判が悪い街の部分を歩くのを避けていた。
C1 verb /səˈplænt/

supplant

取って代わる
Meaning
To take the place of something or someone, often by force or strategy.
Example
Digital platforms have supplanted traditional newspapers.
デジタルプラットフォームは伝統的な新聞を取って代わった。
C1 verb /kəˈluːd/

collude

共謀する
Meaning
To secretly cooperate or conspire with others, often for a deceitful purpose.
Example
The two companies colluded to fix prices in the market.
2社は市場で価格を決定するために共謀しました。