B2 verb /dɪˈnaʊns/

denounce

非難する

Meaning

To publicly declare something to be wrong, evil, or condemn strongly.

Example

The leader denounced corruption in his speech.

リーダーはスピーチで汚職を非難しました。

B2 adjective /ˈpoʊ.lər/

polar

極地の、極に関連する

Meaning

relating to the North or South Pole; opposite in nature or character

Example

Penguins live in polar regions of the Earth.

ペンギンは地球の極地に住んでいます。

B2 noun /ˌmɪsˈfɔːrtʃən/

misfortune

不運

Meaning

Bad luck or an unfortunate event.

Example

He suffered the misfortune of losing his job during the recession.

彼は不況時に仕事を失うという不運に見舞われました。

B2 noun/verb /kjuː/

cue

合図

Meaning

A signal or prompt for action; to give a signal.

Example

The actor waited for his cue before entering the stage.

俳優はステージに上がる前にキューを待っていました。

B2 noun /ˈstæm.ɪ.nə/

Stamina

持久力

Meaning

the ability to sustain prolonged physical or mental effort

Example

Marathon runners need great stamina to complete the race.

マラソンランナーはレースを完走するために素晴らしいスタミナが必要です。

B2 adjective /ˈtɒksɪk/

Toxic

有毒な; 有害なまたは不快な

Meaning

poisonous; very harmful or unpleasant

Example

The factory released toxic chemicals into the river.

工場は有害な化学物質を川に排出しました。

B2 verb /stɪə(r)/

steer

操縦する

Meaning

to guide or control the movement of a vehicle, vessel, or person

Example

He steered the car carefully through the narrow street.

彼は狭い通りを慎重に車をステアしました。

B2 noun /ˈprɛdətər/

predator

捕食者

Meaning

An animal that hunts and kills other animals for food.

Example

Lions are powerful predators in the savannah.

ライオンはサバンナで強力な捕食者です。

B2 noun /siːdʒ/

siege

包囲

Meaning

A military operation in which a place is surrounded to force its surrender.

Example

The castle fell after a long siege.

城は長い包囲戦の後に落ちました。

B2 noun /fiːst/

Feast

祝宴; 宴会

Meaning

a large meal, typically one in celebration of something; an annual religious celebration

Example

The wedding feast included traditional dishes from both families' cultures.

結婚式の祝宴には両家の文化からの伝統的な料理が含まれていました。

B2 noun rɪˈtɛnʃən

retention

保持

Meaning

The continued possession, use, or control of something

Example

The retention of information is essential for academic success.

情報の保持は学問的成功のために重要です。

B2 noun /pʌŋk/

punk

パンク

Meaning

a type of popular music, or the culture associated with it, characterized by loud, fast rhythms and rebellious attitudes

Example

He’s always been into punk music and fashion.

彼はいつもパンク音楽とファッションに興味を持っている。

B2 noun /ˈæstərɔɪd/

asteroid

アステロイド

Meaning

A small rocky body orbiting the sun, mostly found in the asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter.

Example

The asteroid belt lies between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter.

小惑星帯は火星と木星の軌道の間にあります。

B2 adjective /ˈɪrɪteɪtɪd/

irritated

いらいらした

Meaning

feeling annoyed or impatient; having inflamed or sore physical condition

Example

She felt irritated by the constant noise outside her window.

窓の外の絶え間ない騒音に彼女はいらいらした。

B2 noun /ˌɪntərˈsɛkʃən/

intersection

交差点

Meaning

a point where two or more things intersect, especially a road or path

Example

The intersection of Main Street and 5th Avenue is always busy.

メインストリートと5番街の交差点はいつも混んでいます。

B2 adjective /ˈsæv.ɪdʒ/

Savage

野蛮な; 残酷な; 野生の

Meaning

extremely cruel or violent; wild and fierce; uncivilized

Example

The savage attack shocked everyone.

野蛮な攻撃はみんなを驚かせた。

B2 noun /ˌkrɛd.ɪˈbɪl.ɪ.ti/

credibility

信頼性

Meaning

The quality of being trusted and believed in; trustworthiness.

Example

His credibility as a leader remains unquestioned.

リーダーとしての彼の信頼性は疑問の余地がない。

B2 noun /ɪɡˌzædʒ.əˈreɪ.ʃən/

Exaggeration

誇張

Meaning

a statement that represents something as better or worse than it really is

Example

His story about the fish he caught was clearly an exaggeration.

彼が捕まえた魚についての話は明らかに誇張だった。

B2 noun /tɔːrˈneɪdoʊ/

tornado

竜巻

Meaning

a rapidly rotating column of air in contact with the ground and clouds, often destructive

Example

The tornado destroyed several houses in the village.

竜巻は村のいくつかの家を破壊した

B2 verb /ɪtʃ/

itch

かゆみ

Meaning

to feel an urge to scratch; to have a restless desire

Example

My skin itches from the mosquito bites.

蚊に刺されて肌がかゆいです。

B2 noun /ˈleɪ.bər.ər/

Labourer

労働者

Meaning

a person who does unskilled physical work for wages

Example

The labourer worked hard all day at the construction site.

労働者は建設現場で一日中一生懸命働きました。

B2 adjective /ˈsɛksi/

sexy

セクシー

Meaning

sexually attractive or exciting

Example

She wore a sexy red dress to the party.

彼女はパーティーでセクシーな赤いドレスを着ていました。

B2 noun /ˈtɜːnˌəʊvə/

turnover

売上高

Meaning

the amount of business conducted during a particular period, or the rate at which employees leave a company

Example

The company reported a high turnover in its sales department.

会社は販売部門で高い売上高を報告しました。

B2 adjective /ˈmʌd.i/

muddy

泥だらけ

Meaning

covered in or full of mud; unclear or confused

Example

The children came back with muddy shoes after playing outside.

子供たちは外で遊んだ後、泥だらけの靴で帰ってきました。

B2 noun /ˈkɑn.trəˌvɜr.si/

Controversy

論争; 意見の対立

Meaning

prolonged public disagreement or heated discussion; a dispute or argument involving opposing viewpoints

Example

The new policy sparked a major controversy among the citizens.

新しい政策は市民の間で大きな論争を引き起こしました。

B2 adjective /səkˈsɛsɪv/

Successive

連続的な; 連続した

Meaning

following one after the other in order; consecutive

Example

The team won three successive matches.

チームは三回連続して試合に勝ちました。

B2 verb /prɪˈzjuːm/

presume

仮定する

Meaning

To suppose something is true without proof; to take for granted.

Example

I presume she has already left for the meeting.

私は彼女がすでに会議に出かけたと思います。

B2 verb /ˈbætər/

batter

繰り返し打つ

Meaning

To strike repeatedly with force.

Example

The waves battered the shoreline all night.

波が一晩中海岸を打ちました。

B2 noun /ˈreɪ.dɑːr/

Radar

レーダー

Meaning

a system for detecting the presence, direction, distance of aircraft, ships by sending out radio waves

Example

The radar detected an unknown aircraft approaching the base.

レーダーは基地に接近する未知の航空機を検出しました。

B2 adjective /ˈspaɪ.rəl/

Spiral

螺旋

Meaning

winding in a continuous curve; helical

Example

The spiral staircase led to the top floor.

螺旋階段は最上階に通じていました。

B2 noun /rɪˈsɛs/

recess

休憩

Meaning

A short break from work or school; also a small space set back in a wall.

Example

The children played outside during recess.

子供たちは休憩中に外で遊びました。

B2 noun /ˈpælət/

palette

パレット

Meaning

a thin board or surface on which an artist sets and mixes colors; also a range of colors used in art or design

Example

The artist mixed vibrant shades on her palette before starting the painting.

アーティストは絵を描き始める前にパレットで鮮やかな色合いを混ぜました。

B2 noun /əˈstrɒlədʒi/

astrology

占星術

Meaning

the study of the movements and relative positions of celestial bodies interpreted as having an influence on human affairs

Example

She studied astrology to understand her future.

彼女は未来を理解するために占星術を勉強した。

B2 adjective ˈɡraʊndˌbreɪ.kɪŋ

groundbreaking

画期的

Meaning

Introducing new ideas or methods; innovative or pioneering.

Example

Groundbreaking advancements redefine innovation.

画期的な進展はイノベーションを再定義します。

B2 adjective /ˈhjuː.mər.əs/

Humorous

ユーモアのある; 面白い; 笑いを引き起こす;

Meaning

funny; amusing; causing laughter;

Example

His humorous stories always make everyone laugh.

彼のユーモラスな話はいつも皆を笑わせる。

B2 verb /kənˈfɔːrm/

conform

従う

Meaning

To comply with rules, standards, or laws.

Example

Students must conform to the school regulations.

学生は学校の規則に従わなければならない。

B2 noun /ˈplænər/

planner

プランナー

Meaning

a person who makes plans or a book used for organizing schedules and tasks

Example

She uses a daily planner to organize her meetings.

彼女は会議を整理するために毎日のプランナーを使っています。

B2 adjective; verb (past and past participle) /lɜːrnd/

learned

博学な

Meaning

having acquired much knowledge through study; gained knowledge or skill through experience or teaching

Example

She is a learned scholar with deep knowledge of history.

彼女は歴史に詳しい博学な学者です。

B2 noun /ˈloʊ.təs/

Lotus

蓮

Meaning

a large water flower that floats on the surface of ponds and lakes

Example

The lotus flower blooms beautifully in the quiet pond.

蓮の花は静かな池で美しく咲きます。

B2 adjective /bɪˈkʌmɪŋ/

becoming

似合う

Meaning

attractive, suitable, or flattering to the wearer or situation

Example

That dress is very becoming on her.

そのドレスは彼女にとても似合っています。

B2 noun /mɪˈθɒlədʒi/

mythology

Meaning

A collection of myths, especially belonging to a particular culture or religion.

Example

Greek mythology is filled with stories of gods and heroes.

B2 noun /ˌsuːpərˈvɪʒən/

supervision

監視

Meaning

the action or process of overseeing or managing something or someone

Example

The project was completed under the supervision of an experienced manager.

そのプロジェクトは経験豊富なマネージャーの監視の下で完了しました。

B2 verb /ɪˈveɪd/

evade

回避する

Meaning

To escape or avoid something, especially by cleverness or trickery.

Example

He tried to evade the question by changing the subject.

彼は話題を変えることで質問を回避しようとした。

B2 verb /reɪd/

raid

踏み込む

Meaning

to attack suddenly; to search and seize

Example

Police raid the illegal gambling house.

警察は違法なギャンブルの家に踏み込む。

B2 noun /prɒkˈsɪmɪti/

proximity

接近

Meaning

Nearness in space, time, or relationship.

Example

The proximity of the school to her house made it convenient.

学校が彼女の家の近くにあるため、それは便利でした。

B2 verb /ɡreɪz/

graze

幸福

Meaning

To feed on grass; to touch or scrape lightly while passing.

Example

The cows graze in the meadow every morning.

彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、自分の幸福を隠せませんでした。

B2 adjective ænˈtɪsɪpeɪtɪd

anticipated

予測された

Meaning

Expected or predicted to happen; foreseen in advance.

Example

The anticipated growth exceeded the city's capacity.

予測された成長は都市の容量を超えました。

B2 adjective /əˈkaʊntəbl/

accountable

責任がある

Meaning

Required or expected to justify actions or decisions; responsible.

Example

Staying accountable helps reduce delays.

責任があることが遅延を減らすのに役立ちます。

B2 adverb /ɪkˈstɛnsɪvli/

extensively

広範囲に

Meaning

in a thorough or wide-ranging manner

Example

She traveled extensively across Europe for her research.

彼女は研究のためにヨーロッパを広範囲に旅行しました。

B2 noun /mɑːrz/

Mars

火星

Meaning

The fourth planet from the Sun; the Roman god of war

Example

Scientists are planning a manned mission to Mars in the next decade.

科学者たちは次の十年で火星への有人ミッションを計画しています。

B2 adjective /əˈpiː.lɪŋ/

Appealing

魅力的な; 面白い; 楽しい

Meaning

attractive; interesting; pleasing

Example

The colorful garden looks very appealing to visitors.

色とりどりの庭は訪問者に非常に魅力的に見えます。

B2 adjective /ˈmaɪti/

mighty

強力な

Meaning

having great power or strength; very strong or impressive

Example

The mighty river flows through the heart of the country.

その強力な川は国の中心を流れている。

B2 noun /ˌkoʊəˈlɪʃən/

coalition

連立

Meaning

a temporary alliance of distinct parties, persons, or states for joint action

Example

Several parties formed a coalition to pass the new law.

いくつかの政党が新しい法律を通すために連立を組んだ。

B2 adjective /ˈstɑːrtəld/

startled

驚いた

Meaning

suddenly shocked or surprised by something unexpected

Example

She was startled by the loud noise outside.

彼女は外の大きな音に驚いた。

B2 verb /triːd/

tread

踏む

Meaning

to step or walk on something; to crush with feet

Example

Don't tread on the flowers.

花を踏まないでください。

B2 noun /ˌɪnsɪˈkjʊərɪti/

insecurity

不安感

Meaning

lack of confidence or assurance; a state of uncertainty or vulnerability

Example

Her insecurity made her doubt her abilities despite her experience.

彼女の不安感は彼女に自分の能力を疑わせた。

B2 noun /ˈlɒdʒɪk/

logic

論理

Meaning

Reasoning conducted or assessed according to strict principles of validity.

Example

Her argument was based on sound logic.

彼女の主張は論理に基づいていました。

B2 noun /sneɪl/

Snail

カタツムリ

Meaning

a small soft creature with a shell on its back that moves very slowly

Example

The snail left a shiny trail as it crawled across the leaf.

カタツムリは葉っぱを這っている間に輝く跡を残しました。

B2 noun ˈbentʃ.mɑːk

benchmark

基準

Meaning

A standard or point of reference against which things may be compared or assessed.

Example

Sabah Al Ahmad Sea City sets a benchmark in sustainability.

サバ・アル・アハマド海港都市は、持続可能性の基準を設定しました。

B2 noun /ˈreɪʃoʊ/

ratio

比率

Meaning

a relationship between two numbers showing how many times the first number contains the second

Example

The ratio of boys to girls in the class is 2:1.

クラスでの男の子と女の子の比率は2:1です。

B2 verb /ɪnˈdɔːrs/

endorse

支持する

Meaning

To give approval or support to someone or something; to publicly recommend.

Example

The celebrity endorsed the new skincare product.

セレブリティは新しいスキンケア製品を支持しました。

B2 noun /kɒt/

Cot

コット

Meaning

a small bed, especially a portable one or one for a baby

Example

The baby sleeps peacefully in her cot.

赤ちゃんは彼女のコットで安らかに眠っています。

B2 adjective /ˌʌnˈkɔːrdɪneɪtɪd/

uncoordinated

不器用; 協調性のない

Meaning

lacking coordination, not well-organized or clumsy in movement

Example

His movements were uncoordinated, making him prone to accidents.

彼の動きは不器用で、事故を起こしやすかった。

B2 verb /θraɪv/

thrive

Meaning

to grow, develop, or be successful

Example

Small businesses can thrive with proper support.

B2 noun ˈhæbɪtæt lɒs

Habitat Loss

生息地喪失

Meaning

The destruction or disappearance of natural environments where organisms live.

Example

Habitat loss is one of the biggest threats to butterflies.

生息地の喪失は蝶々にとって最大の脅威の一つです。

B2 noun /ˌpʌɪ.əˈnɪr/

Pioneer

新しい領域を探索または定住する最初の人；新しいアイデアや方法を開発する人

Meaning

a person who is among the first to explore or settle a new area; someone who develops new ideas or methods

Example

She was a pioneer in the field of computer science.

彼女はコンピュータサイエンスの分野で先駆者でした。

B2 noun /ˈkaʊnsəlɪŋ/

counseling

カウンセリング

Meaning

professional guidance or therapy to help resolve personal or psychological problems

Example

She decided to go for counseling after feeling stressed for months.

数ヶ月間ストレスを感じた後、彼女はカウンセリングを受けることを決意しました。

B2 verb /pərˈsiːv/

perceive

感知する

Meaning

to become aware of or understand something through the senses

Example

I perceive a change in his attitude.

私は彼の態度の変化を感じ取ります。

B2 noun /ɪnˈdɔːrs.mənt/

endorsement

支持

Meaning

A public or official statement of support or approval.

Example

The celebrity's endorsement increased the product's sales.

セレブの後援により製品の販売が増加しました。

B2 noun /ˌspeʃiˈælɪti/

Speciality

専門分野

Meaning

a particular area of activity or interest that someone focuses on; expertise in a specific field

Example

His speciality is Italian cuisine.

彼の専門分野はイタリア料理です。

B2 noun /ˈtɛrərɪst/

terrorist

テロリスト

Meaning

a person who uses violence or threats to intimidate or coerce, especially for political purposes

Example

The terrorist was arrested by the police after the attack.

テロリストは攻撃後、警察に逮捕されました。

B2 noun ˌpʌŋkˈtʃʊəlɪti

punctuality

時間厳守

Meaning

The quality of being on time; the habit of arriving or doing things at the agreed or proper time.

Example

Punctuality is a valued trait in professional settings.

時間厳守はプロフェッショナルな環境で重要な特性です。

B2 verb /ˈæɡ.rə.veɪt/

aggravate

悪化させる

Meaning

To make a situation worse or more serious.

Example

Scratching the rash will only aggravate the condition.

発疹をかくことは、状態を悪化させるだけです。

B2 adjective /rɪˈzɪstənt/

resistant

耐性

Meaning

not affected by something; able to oppose or withstand

Example

This fabric is resistant to water and stains.

この布は水と汚れに強いです。

B2 verb /spɪt/

spit

唾を吐く

Meaning

to force liquid, especially saliva, out of the mouth

Example

He spat on the ground in anger.

彼は怒りで地面に唾を吐いた。

B2 adjective /ˈprɛsɪŋ/

pressing

緊急

Meaning

Requiring immediate attention or urgent action.

Example

The manager had to deal with several pressing issues at once.

マネージャーは同時にいくつかの緊急の問題に対処しなければならなかった。

B2 adjective /ˈmɛʒərd/

measured

測定された

Meaning

carefully considered and deliberate

Example

She spoke in a calm, measured tone.

彼女は冷静で測定された口調で話しました。

B2 noun /ɪnˈfɪnɪti/

infinity

無限

Meaning

A concept describing something without any limit or end.

Example

The universe seems to stretch into infinity.

宇宙は無限に広がっているように見える。

B2 noun ˈfeɪs tə ˈfeɪs ˈbætl

face-to-face battle

面と面の戦い

Meaning

A direct confrontation or fight between opposing forces.

Example

The warriors fought a face-to-face battle with the enemies.

戦士たちは敵と面と面で戦った。

B2 verb ˈstɪmjəleɪt

stimulate

刺激する

Meaning

To encourage or promote the development or growth of something

Example

Proper sunlight stimulates plant growth.

適切な日光は植物の成長を刺激します。

B2 noun /ˈskɛlɪtən/

skeleton

骨格

Meaning

The internal framework of bones that supports the body of a human or animal.

Example

The teacher showed the students a human skeleton in the biology class.

先生は生物の授業で学生たちに人間の骨格を見せました。

B2 adjective /əˈnɒn.ɪ.məs/

Anonymous

匿名の; 名前のない

Meaning

having an unknown name or identity; nameless

Example

The author published the book under an anonymous pseudonym.

著者は匿名のペンネームでその本を出版した。

B2 noun /tsuːˈnɑː.mi/

tsunami

津波

Meaning

a large sea wave caused by an underwater earthquake or volcanic eruption

Example

The tsunami devastated the coastal town, leaving thousands homeless.

津波は沿岸の町を壊滅させ、何千人もの人々を家なしにしました。

B2 noun/verb /ˈkɒmplɪmənt/

complement

補完

Meaning

something that completes or goes well with something; to add something that enhances or improves

Example

The scarf complements her outfit perfectly.

スカーフは彼女の服装を完璧に補完します。

B2 noun /ˈdʒoʊ.kər/

Joker

ジョーカー

Meaning

a playing card with a picture of a jester, used as a wild card; a person who is fond of joking

Example

He used the joker card to complete his winning hand in the poker game.

彼はポーカーの勝ち手を完成させるためにジョーカーを使った。

B2 adjective /ʌnˈwaɪz/

unwise

賢明でない

Meaning

Showing poor judgment; not sensible or prudent.

Example

It would be unwise to invest all your money in one company.

すべてのお金を1つの会社に投資するのは賢明でないことです。

B2 verb /stɪtʃ/

stitch

幸せ

Meaning

to sew with needle and thread; to join pieces of fabric

Example

She will stitch the torn dress carefully.

彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、幸せを隠せなかった。

B2 adjective /ˈpɪt.i.fəl/

pitiful

悲惨な, 哀れな, とても小さい

Meaning

deserving or arousing pity; very small or inadequate

Example

The team's performance was pitiful compared to last year.

チームのパフォーマンスは昨年に比べて悲惨でした。

B2 noun ɪˌlɪm.ɪˈneɪ.ʃən

elimination

排除

Meaning

The complete removal or destruction of something.

Example

The elimination of emissions is a priority.

排出の排除は優先事項です。

B2 adjective /ˈhoʊm.sɪk/

Homesick

ホームシック; 家が恋しい

Meaning

experiencing a longing for one's home during a period of absence from it; missing home

Example

After three months studying abroad, Maria felt increasingly homesick for her family.

海外での勉強が3ヶ月終わり、マリアは家族が恋しくなった。

B2 noun /ˈsɪmp.təmz/

symptoms

症状

Meaning

signs or indications of a disease or condition

Example

Fever and cough are common symptoms of the flu.

熱と咳はインフルエンザの一般的な症状です。

B2 adverb /ˌnɛvəðəˈlɛs/

nevertheless

Meaning

in spite of that; however

Example

He was tired; nevertheless, he kept working.

B2 adjective /ˈtɒlərənt/

tolerant

寛容

Meaning

Showing willingness to allow the existence of opinions or behaviors that one dislikes or disagrees with.

Example

He is very tolerant of other people's beliefs.

彼は他の人々の信念にとても寛容です。

B2 verb /fliː/

flee

逃げる

Meaning

To run away from danger or a threatening situation.

Example

The villagers had to flee during the flood.

村人たちは洪水の間に逃げなければなりませんでした。

B2 noun /ˈɡælən/

gallon

ガロン

Meaning

a unit of measurement for liquid capacity, equal to 4 quarts or approximately 3.8 liters

Example

He bought a gallon of milk.

彼は1ガロンの牛乳を買いました。

B2 noun /ˌɪnəˈbɪləti/

inability

無能

Meaning

the state of being unable to do something

Example

His inability to make decisions affected his career.

彼の意思決定の無能さは彼のキャリアに影響を与えた。

B2 noun /ˈhaʊs boʊt/

House boat

ハウスボート

Meaning

a boat that has been designed or modified to be used primarily as a home

Example

They spent their vacation on a beautiful house boat in the lake.

彼らは湖の美しいハウスボートで休暇を過ごしました。

B2 adjective /plʌmp/

plump

ふくよかまたは丸い

Meaning

having a full, rounded shape; pleasantly fat

Example

The cat was plump and well-fed.

その猫はふくよかでよく食べていました。

B2 noun /ˈæli/

alley

路地

Meaning

a narrow passageway between or behind buildings

Example

They walked through a dark alley to reach the main road.

彼らは暗い路地を通って、メインの道路に到達した。

B2 noun /əˌbriːviˈeɪʃən/

abbreviation

略語

Meaning

a shortened form of a word or phrase

Example

NASA is an abbreviation for National Aeronautics and Space Administration.

NASA は National Aeronautics and Space Administration の略語です。

B2 noun /ˈtʃeɪmbər/

chamber

部屋

Meaning

a large room used for formal or public events, or a private room.

Example

The king held meetings in his private chamber.

王は自分のプライベートな部屋で会議を開きました。

B2 noun, verb /ræŋks/

ranks

ランク

Meaning

Positions within a group, especially in a hierarchy or organization.

Example

He quickly moved up the ranks of the army.

彼はすぐに軍隊のランクで上昇しました。

B2 noun /ˈtræn.zɪt/

transit

輸送

Meaning

Transportation or travel system, the process of travel or transportation from one place to another.

Example

The city is investing in a new transit system.

都市は新しい輸送システムに投資しています。

B2 noun /ˈprɪv.ə.lɪdʒ/

Privilege

特権

Meaning

a special right or advantage that only one person or group has

Example

It's a privilege to work with such talented people.

才能ある人々と一緒に働けることは特権です。

B2 noun /əˈbjuːs/

Abuse

虐待; 不適切な使用;

Meaning

cruel and violent treatment; improper use of something

Example

The abuse of power led to his resignation.

権力の濫用は彼の辞職を招いた。

B2 verb /rɪˈɡeɪn/

regain

回復する

Meaning

to get back something that was lost; to recover

Example

He regains his strength after the illness.

彼は病気の後、力を回復する。

B2 adverb /ˈskɪl.fəl.i/

Skilfully/US: Skillfully

巧みに

Meaning

in a way that shows ability and training; expertly

Example

She skilfully painted the portrait in just two hours.

彼女は二時間で巧みに肖像を描いた。

B2 noun /rɪˈsiː.vər/

Receiver

受話器

Meaning

a person or thing that receives something; the part of a telephone containing the earpiece and mouthpiece

Example

She picked up the receiver to answer the phone call.

彼女は電話に出るために受話器を取った。

B2 noun /ˈærəɡəns/

Arrogance

傲慢

Meaning

having or revealing an exaggerated sense of one's own importance or abilities

Example

His arrogance made him unpopular among his colleagues.

彼の傲慢は彼を同僚の中で人気がなくさせました。

B2 noun /ˈkʊriər/

courier

宅配便

Meaning

a person or company that delivers messages, packages, or mail

Example

The courier delivered the documents on time.

クーリエは時間通りに書類を配達しました。

B2 noun /ˌmʌltɪplɪˈkeɪʃən/

multiplication

掛け算

Meaning

the mathematical process of combining numbers to get a product; the act of increasing in number or amount

Example

Multiplication is one of the basic operations taught in elementary mathematics.

掛け算は算数の基本的な計算です。

B2 preposition /kənˈsɜːnɪŋ/

concerning

関する

Meaning

about or relating to something; causing worry or anxiety

Example

There are some reports concerning the new project.

新しいプロジェクトに関する報告があります。

B2 adverb /ˈpraɪ.vət.li/

Privately

個人的に; 内密に

Meaning

in a private manner; without others present; confidentially

Example

She spoke to him privately about the matter.

彼女はその問題について彼と個人的に話しました。

B2 noun ˌkʌl.tɪˈveɪ.ʃən

cultivation

栽培

Meaning

The practice of preparing and using land for crops or gardening; the action of improving or developing something.

Example

The cultivation of organic crops has increased worldwide.

有機作物の栽培は世界中で増加しています。

B2 adjective /ˌɪnsəˈfɪʃənt/

insufficient

不十分

Meaning

Not enough; inadequate.

Example

His explanation was insufficient to clear the confusion.

彼の説明は混乱を解消するには不十分でした。

B2 noun /ɪˈfɛktɪvnəs/

effectiveness

効果

Meaning

the degree to which something is successful in producing a desired result.

Example

The effectiveness of the new policy is still being evaluated.

新しい政策の効果はまだ評価中です。

B2 adjective /ˈθɜːrməl/

thermal

サーマル

Meaning

Related to heat or temperature.

Example

She wore a thermal jacket to stay warm in winter.

彼女は冬に暖かさを保つためにサーマルジャケットを着ていた。

B2 verb /dɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃ/

distinguish

区別する

Meaning

to recognize or show the differences between two or more things; to set apart as different

Example

It can be difficult to distinguish between truth and rumor.

真実と噂を区別するのは難しいかもしれません。

B2 adverb /ˈmen.tə.li/

Mentally

精神的に

Meaning

relating to the mind; in terms of mental processes

Example

She was mentally preparing herself for the exam.

彼女は試験のために精神的に準備していた。

B2 verb /ˈtɜːrmɪˌneɪt/

terminate

終了する

Meaning

to bring something to an end or to stop something from continuing

Example

The company decided to terminate his contract.

会社は彼の契約を終了することを決定した。

B2 verb /mɒk/

mock

嘲笑する

Meaning

To make fun of someone or something in a cruel or unkind way.

Example

The students mocked his accent during class.

学生たちは授業中に彼のアクセントを嘲笑しました。