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C1 noun ˌdiːˌrɛɡ.jʊˈleɪ.ʃən

deregulation

規制緩和
Meaning
The removal or reduction of government regulations in an economic sector.
Example
Deregulation has increased competition in the telecommunications sector.
規制緩和は通信業界で競争を促進しました。
C1 adjective /ɪˈrɛvərənt/

irreverent

不敬な
Meaning
showing a lack of respect for people or things that are usually respected
Example
The comedian’s irreverent jokes offended some of the audience.
コメディアンの不敬なジョークは、観客の一部を不快にさせた。
C1 noun ˈsɒl.vən.si

solvency

負債を超える資産の所有; 借金を返済する能力
Meaning
The possession of assets in excess of liabilities; ability to pay debts.
Example
The company's solvency improved after restructuring.
会社のソルベンシーは再編成後に改善されました。
C1 verb ɪɡˈzɛm.plɪ.faɪ

exemplify

例示する
Meaning
To be a typical example of or to illustrate something clearly, to show as an example or demonstrate.
Example
His dedication exemplifies true leadership.
彼の献身は真のリーダーシップを例示しています。
C1 noun səbˈsɪs.təns

subsistence

生計
Meaning
The action or fact of maintaining or supporting oneself at a minimum level.
Example
Many farmers depend on subsistence agriculture.
多くの農民は自給農業に依存しています。
C1 verb /dɪˈkraɪ/

decry

非難する
Meaning
to publicly criticize or express strong disapproval of something
Example
Many activists decry the destruction of the rainforest.
多くの活動家が熱帯雨林の破壊を非難しています。
C1 noun /rɪˈpjuːt/

repute

評判
Meaning
the opinion generally held of someone or something; reputation
Example
He is a scholar of great repute in his field.
彼はその分野で大変な評判を持つ学者です。
C1 noun /sleɪ/

sleigh

そり
Meaning
A vehicle pulled by horses or reindeer over snow or ice.
Example
Children were excited to ride in the sleigh through the snowy village.
子供たちは雪に覆われた村でそりに乗ることに興奮していました。
C1 verb /ˌʌndəˈreɪt/

underrate

過小評価
Meaning
to fail to recognize the full value or importance of something or someone
Example
Many people underrate the benefits of regular exercise.
多くの人々が定期的な運動の利点を過小評価しています。
C1 verb /ɪnˈvɪɡ.ər.eɪt/

invigorate

活性化する
Meaning
To give strength or energy to someone or something.
Example
A morning walk can invigorate both body and mind.
朝の散歩は、体と心を活性化することができます。
C1 noun /dɪˈvɪnɪti/

divinity

神性
Meaning
The quality or state of being divine; a deity.
Example
The priest spoke about the divinity of the soul.
神父は魂の神性について話しました。
C1 verb /ˌriːəˈdʒʌst/

readjust

再調整
Meaning
To change or move something again in order to achieve a better fit, condition, or balance.
Example
He readjusted the chair to make it more comfortable.
彼は椅子をもっと快適にするために再調整しました。
C1 verb /ˌdɪsˈmaʊnt/

dismount

降りる
Meaning
to get off or down from something, especially a horse, bicycle, or motorcycle
Example
The rider dismounted from the horse after a long journey.
長い旅の後、ライダーは馬から降りた。
C1 noun əˈtrɪʃ.ən

attrition

減耗
Meaning
The process of reducing something's strength or effectiveness through sustained attack or pressure.
Example
The company faced high employee attrition due to job dissatisfaction.
会社は仕事への不満により従業員の高い離職率に直面した。
C1 noun /ˈʃeɪvɪŋ/

shaving

ひげ剃り
Meaning
the act of removing hair with a razor; a thin strip or piece shaved from something
Example
He bought a new cream for shaving.
彼は新しいひげ剃りクリームを買いました。
C1 adjective /ɪˈnæmərd/

enamored

夢中
Meaning
filled with love or admiration
Example
He became enamored with classical music after attending the concert.
彼はコンサートに参加した後、クラシック音楽に魅了されました。
C1 verb /ˈdʒepərdaɪz/

jeopardize

危険にさらす
Meaning
to put something at risk of being damaged or destroyed
Example
His reckless behavior could jeopardize his career.
彼の無謀な行動は彼のキャリアを危険にさらす可能性がある。
C1 noun /ˌtæm.bəˈriːn/

Tambourine

タンバリン
Meaning
a small drum with metal discs around the edge that jingle when shaken or hit
Example
She shook the tambourine to the rhythm of the music.
彼女は音楽のリズムに合わせてタンバリンを振った。
C1 adjective /ˈrʌɡ.ɪd/

Rugged

でこぼこで不規則な; 不規則な表面を持つ; 強くて丈夫な
Meaning
rough and uneven; having a rough irregular surface; tough and strong
Example
The hikers crossed the rugged mountain terrain.
ハイカーたちは荒れた山岳地帯を越えた。
C1 verb /kəˈleɪt/

collate

整理する
Meaning
to collect, arrange, and combine in order
Example
The secretary collated the reports before the meeting.
秘書は会議前に報告書を整理した。
C1 adjective /ˈkwiːzi/

queasy

気分が悪い
Meaning
Feeling sick to one's stomach; nauseated.
Example
She felt queasy after the long boat ride.
彼女は長いボートの旅の後、気分が悪くなった。
C1 adjective /ɔːˈneɪt/

ornate

華やかな
Meaning
elaborately or highly decorated
Example
The palace hall was filled with ornate furniture and paintings.
宮殿のホールは華やかな家具と絵画でいっぱいだった。
C1 adjective /ˌɪndɪˈsaɪsɪv/

Indecisive

優柔不断な
Meaning
unable to make decisions quickly; hesitant; wavering
Example
She was indecisive about which university to attend.
彼女はどの大学に入学すべきか決めかねていた。
C1 verb /ˈmɑːrʃəl/

marshal

整理する
Meaning
To arrange or organize people, events, or resources in an orderly way.
Example
The teacher marshaled the students for the field trip.
教師は遠足のために生徒を整列させました。
C1 noun /ˈmedoʊ/

Meadow

草地
Meaning
A piece of grassland, especially one used for hay
Example
The cows grazed peacefully in the green meadow.
牛は緑の草地で平和に草を食べていた。
C1 adjective /ˈneɡ.lɪ.dʒənt/

Negligent

不注意な
Meaning
failing to take proper care; careless; showing lack of attention
Example
The negligent driver caused a serious accident.
不注意な運転手が重大な事故を引き起こした。
C1 adjective /prəˈdɪdʒəs/

prodigious

驚異的
Meaning
remarkably or impressively great in extent, size, or degree
Example
The team made a prodigious effort to complete the project on time.
チームはプロジェクトを時間通りに完了するために驚異的な努力をしました。
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 noun /ˈkæmi.oʊ/

cameo

カメオ
Meaning
a small but significant role in a play, film, or show, often performed by a well-known person
Example
The actor made a surprise cameo in the movie.
その俳優は映画でサプライズのカメオを果たした。
C1 noun /ˈtrɛmər/

tremor

震え
Meaning
a slight shaking movement in a person’s body or in the ground
Example
A small tremor was felt before the earthquake.
地震の前に小さな震えが感じられました。
C1 noun /həˌluː.sɪˈneɪ.ʃən/

Hallucination

幻覚; 実際には存在しないものを知覚すること
Meaning
an experience involving the apparent perception of something not present; a false or distorted perception
Example
The patient experienced visual hallucinations as a side effect of the medication.
患者は薬の副作用として視覚的な幻覚を経験しました。
C1 noun ˌfræɡ.mənˈteɪ.ʃən

fragmentation

フラグメンテーション
Meaning
The process or state of breaking or being broken into fragments.
Example
Habitat fragmentation threatens many species.
生息地のフラグメンテーションは多くの種に脅威を与えています。
C1 verb /əˈfɪliˌeɪt/

affiliate

提携する
Meaning
to officially attach or connect (a group or organization) to a larger body
Example
The school is affiliated with the local university.
その学校は地元の大学と提携しています。
C1 noun /ˈtæl.i/

Tally

集計; 記録; スコア
Meaning
a count or record of a number or amount; a score or total
Example
Keep a tally of how many books you read this month.
今月読んだ本の数を集計してください。
C1 phrase ˌbaɪ.oʊ.daɪˈvɜː.sɪ.ti ˌprez.əˈveɪ.ʃən

biodiversity preservation

生物多様性の保護
Meaning
The protection and conservation of the variety of life in all its forms, including different species, genetic diversity, and ecosystems.
Example
Biodiversity preservation is critical for ecological balance.
生物多様性の保護は生態系のバランスにとって重要です。
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 /kɒzˈmɒlədʒi/

cosmology

コスモロジー
Meaning
the science of the origin and development of the universe
Example
She studied cosmology to understand the origins of the universe.
彼女は宇宙の起源を理解するためにコスモロジーを学んだ。
C1 noun /rɪˈtriː.vəl/

retrieval

回復
Meaning
The process of getting something back, especially from storage or memory.
Example
The brain's retrieval system helps recall past experiences.
脳のリトリーバルシステムは過去の経験を思い出すのに役立ちます。
C1 verb /ɪˈnʌnsieɪt/

enunciate

明確に発音する
Meaning
to pronounce words clearly; to express an idea clearly
Example
The teacher asked him to enunciate each word.
先生は彼に各単語を明確に発音するように頼んだ。
C1 noun /ˈsɔːjər/

Sawyer

材木職人
Meaning
a person who saws wood, especially as an occupation
Example
The skilled sawyer cut the logs into planks.
熟練した材木職人は丸太を板に切りました。
C1 noun /ɪmˈpjʊərəti/

impurity

不純物
Meaning
the state of being unclean or contaminated; a substance that makes something impure
Example
The scientist removed every impurity from the water sample.
科学者は水のサンプルからすべての不純物を取り除いた。
C1 noun ˌdʒiːəˈlɒdʒɪkəl ˈstrʌktʃər

geological structure

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

Impure

不純
Meaning
contaminated; not clean; mixed with foreign substances
Example
The impure water caused health problems in the village.
不純な水は村で健康問題を引き起こしました。
C1 noun /roʊz ˈber.i/

Rose berry

ローズベリー
Meaning
a type of berry with rose-like characteristics or flavor
Example
The rose berry has a delicate floral taste that reminds me of roses.
ローズベリーはバラのような繊細な花の風味があり、バラを思い出させます。
C1 adjective /ˈsiːzənəbəl/

Seasonable

季節に適した
Meaning
occurring at the right time; appropriate for the season; timely
Example
The seasonable rain helped the farmers with their crops.
季節の雨が農家の作物を助けました。
C1 noun /frɪˈvɒləti/

frivolity

軽薄さ
Meaning
Lack of seriousness; silly or trivial behavior.
Example
The teacher discouraged frivolity during the exam.
先生は試験中の軽薄な行動を戒めました。
C1 noun /ˈʃʊɡ.ər ˈkæn.di/

Sugar candy

シュガーキャンディ
Meaning
crystallized sugar formed into small pieces; rock candy made from sugar syrup
Example
The children enjoyed eating colorful sugar candy at the festival.
子供たちは祭りでカラフルなシュガーキャンディを食べて楽しみました。
C1 noun /ˈmeɪ.trɪks/

matrix

マトリックス, 構造
Meaning
An environment or structure in which something develops; also a mathematical array of numbers.
Example
The cultural matrix shaped his worldview.
文化的なマトリックスは彼の世界観を形成した。
C1 adjective /ˈmuː.və.bl̩/

Movable

可動の; ポータブル; 移動可能
Meaning
capable of being moved; not fixed in position
Example
The furniture is movable so we can rearrange the room easily.
家具は可動なので、部屋を簡単に再配置できます。
C1 adjective /drəˈkoʊniən/

draconian

ドラコニアン
Meaning
Extremely harsh and severe, especially laws or rules.
Example
The new regulations were criticized as draconian.
新しい規制はドラコニアンだと批判されました。
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 adjective /ˈen.vi.əs/

Envious

嫉妬深い; ねたむ
Meaning
feeling or showing envy; jealous
Example
She felt envious of her friend's new car.
彼女は友達の新しい車に嫉妬していた。
C1 noun /ˈpɔːsɪti/

paucity

不足 / 欠乏
Meaning
the presence of something in only small or insufficient quantities
Example
The project was delayed due to a paucity of funds.
プロジェクトは資金不足のため遅れました。
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。
C1 verb /dɪˈpliːt/

deplete

使い果たす
Meaning
to reduce the quantity or supply of something
Example
The long war has depleted the country's resources.
長引く戦争で国の資源は枯渇した。
C1 adjective /ˌlaɪtˈhɑːrtɪd/

light-hearted

軽やかで無頓着な
Meaning
cheerful, carefree, and not serious
Example
She gave a light-hearted speech at the party.
彼女はパーティーで軽快なスピーチをしました。
C1 noun /ˈmɪlɪtəˌrɪzəm/

militarism

軍国主義
Meaning
The belief in maintaining a strong military and using it aggressively to defend or promote national interests.
Example
The rise of militarism in the region caused tension among neighboring countries.
地域での軍国主義の台頭は、隣国間の緊張を引き起こしました。
C1 adjective /ˌɪnkənˈkluːsɪv/

inconclusive

結論が出ていない
Meaning
Not leading to a definite result or decision.
Example
The investigation remained inconclusive due to a lack of evidence.
証拠の不足により、調査は結論が出ていないままでした。
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 /ˈvaɪ.pər/

Viper

マムシ
Meaning
a venomous snake with large hinged fangs that typically has a thick body and gives birth to live young
Example
The viper coiled up when it sensed danger.
ヴァイパーは危険を感じると巻きつきます。
C1 adjective ˈleɪ.tənt

latent

潜在的または隠された
Meaning
Existing but not yet developed or manifested; hidden potential.
Example
His artistic talent remained latent for years.
彼の芸術的な才能は何年もの間潜在的なままでした。
C1 noun /ˈhaɪndsaɪt/

hindsight

後知恵
Meaning
Understanding of a situation only after it has happened.
Example
With the benefit of hindsight, we realized the decision was a mistake.
後知恵で、私たちはその決断が間違いだったことに気づきました。
C1 verb /dʒæb/

jab

Meaning
To poke or thrust quickly, often with a finger or something pointed.
Example
He jabbed his finger at the map to show the location.
C1 verb /ɡoʊd/

goad

挑発する
Meaning
to provoke, annoy, or urge someone to take action
Example
He tried to goad his opponent into making a mistake.
彼は対戦相手をミスを犯させるために挑発しようとした。
C1 noun /ˈbɪtər ɡɔːrd/

Bitter Gourd

ゴーヤ
Meaning
a green, bumpy vegetable with a very bitter taste, known for its medicinal properties
Example
Bitter gourd is excellent for controlling blood sugar levels.
ゴーヤは血糖値をコントロールするのに優れています。
C1 noun /rəˈviːn/

ravine

渓谷
Meaning
A deep, narrow valley with steep sides.
Example
The river carved a deep ravine through the mountains.
川は山々を通って深い渓谷を作り出した。
C1 noun /ˈtʌɡboʊt/

tugboat

タグボート
Meaning
a small, powerful boat used for towing or pushing ships
Example
The tugboat guided the massive ship safely into the harbor.
タグボートは巨大な船を安全に港に案内しました。
C1 noun /ˌtɒləˈreɪʃən/

toleration

寛容
Meaning
The practice of allowing something that one does not necessarily agree with.
Example
The government promoted religious toleration.
政府は宗教的寛容を促進した。
C1 verb /ˈviːtoʊ/

veto

拒否する
Meaning
to reject or forbid a decision, proposal, or law
Example
The president decided to veto the new bill.
大統領は新しい法案に対してヴェトーを決定しました。
C1 verb /kʌl/

cull

Meaning
to select or remove from a larger group, often to reduce numbers
Example
The farmers decided to cull the sick animals from the herd.
C1 noun ˌdɛɡrəˈdeɪʃən

degradation

劣化
Meaning
The condition or process of degrading or being degraded.
Example
Soil degradation due to overuse is a growing issue.
過剰な使用による土壌の劣化は、増大する問題です。
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 /ˈkæptɪveɪt/

captivate

魅了する、引きつける
Meaning
to attract and hold the interest of; to charm or fascinate
Example
Her beautiful voice captivated the audience.
彼女の美しい声は観客を魅了した。
C1 noun /ˈpraɪ.meɪt/

primate

霊長類, 類人猿
Meaning
A member of the group of animals including humans, apes, and monkeys.
Example
Humans are classified as primates.
人間は霊長類として分類されます。
C1 noun /ˈpɜːrpɪtreɪtər/

perpetrator

犯人
Meaning
a person who commits a harmful, illegal, or immoral act
Example
The police arrested the perpetrator of the crime.
警察は犯罪者を逮捕した。
C1 adjective /ˈsɒmbər/

somber

陰気
Meaning
Dark or dull in color or tone; gloomy or serious.
Example
The funeral had a somber atmosphere.
葬式には暗い雰囲気がありました。
C1 noun ɪˌlæˈstɪs.ə.ti

elasticity

弾力性
Meaning
The responsiveness of demand or supply to changes in price.
Example
The elasticity of demand for luxury goods is high.
贅沢品の需要の弾力性は高い。
C1 adjective /ˌɪnækˈsɛsəbl/

inaccessible

アクセスできない
Meaning
unable to be reached, entered, or understood
Example
The remote village is almost inaccessible during the rainy season.
その遠隔地の村は雨季にはほとんどアクセスできません。
C1 noun ˌæprɪˈhɛnʃən

apprehension

不安
Meaning
Anxiety or fear that something bad or unpleasant will happen.
Example
There is an apprehension about the depletion of fish stocks.
魚のストックの減少についての不安があります。
C1 adjective /dɪˈraɪsɪv/

derisive

軽蔑的な
Meaning
Expressing contempt or ridicule.
Example
She gave a derisive laugh at his attempt to sing.
彼女は彼の歌おうとする試みに対して軽蔑的な笑い声を上げた。
C1 verb /rɪˈvɪər/

revere

尊敬する
Meaning
To deeply respect or admire someone or something.
Example
The students revered their teacher for his wisdom.
生徒たちはその知恵に対して教師を崇敬しました。
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 /ˈiːvzdrɒp/

eavesdrop

盗み聞き
Meaning
to secretly listen to a conversation
Example
She stood near the door to eavesdrop on their conversation.
彼女はその会話をこっそり聞くためにドアの近くに立っていました。
C1 noun /lʌst/

Lust

強い性的欲求；何かへの情熱的な欲望
Meaning
very strong sexual desire; a passionate desire for something
Example
His lust for power corrupted him completely.
彼の権力への欲望は彼を完全に腐敗させた。
C1 noun /ˈnoʊmæd/

nomad

ノマド
Meaning
A person who has no permanent home and moves from place to place.
Example
The desert was once home to nomads who lived by herding animals.
砂漠はかつて動物を飼うことで生きていたノマドの家だった。
C1 adjective /ˈkɒn.ɪ.fər.əs/

coniferous

針葉樹に関連する
Meaning
Relating to cone-bearing trees that usually have needle-like leaves and remain green year-round.
Example
Pine trees are coniferous and grow in colder climates.
松の木は針葉樹で、寒冷な気候で育ちます。
C1 adjective /prəˈfjuːs/

profuse

豊富な
Meaning
existing or given in large amounts; abundant
Example
He offered profuse thanks for their timely help.
彼は時間通りに助けてくれたことに豊富な感謝を示しました。
C1 adjective + noun njuˈtrɪʃəs krɒps

nutritious crops

栄養豊富な作物
Meaning
Plants or vegetables that are rich in nutrients and beneficial for health
Example
Winter vegetables are considered nutritious crops.
冬の野菜は栄養価の高い作物と見なされています。
C1 noun /məˈleɪz/

malaise

不調
Meaning
a general feeling of discomfort, illness, or unease whose exact cause is difficult to identify
Example
After the long journey, she felt a general malaise.
長時間の旅行の後、彼女は一般的な不調を感じました。
C1 noun /ɪkˌsperɪˈmɛnteɪʃən/

experimentation

実験
Meaning
The process of performing a scientific procedure to make a discovery, test a hypothesis, or demonstrate a known fact.
Example
Experimentation leads to groundbreaking products.
実験は革新的な製品を生み出します。
C1 adjective /ˌmiːtiˈɔːrɪk/

meteoric

流星に関連する; 非常に迅速で、しばしば一時的な。
Meaning
Relating to meteors; very rapid and often temporary.
Example
The singer’s meteoric rise to fame surprised everyone.
歌手の流星のような名声の上昇は皆を驚かせた。
C1 verb /doʊt/

dote

溺愛する
Meaning
to show excessive love or fondness for someone or something
Example
She tends to dote on her grandchildren.
彼女は孫たちに溺愛する傾向があります。
C1 adjective /dɪˈstrɔːt/

distraught

動揺した
Meaning
extremely upset and anxious, often to the point of being unable to think clearly
Example
She was distraught after losing her pet.
ペットを失った後、彼女は動揺していた。
C1 noun /əˌlɪtəˈreɪʃən/

alliteration

頭韻
Meaning
the occurrence of the same consonant sound at the beginning of words in close succession
Example
She used alliteration in her poem to add musicality.
彼女は詩の中で音楽性を加えるためにアリテレーションを使用しました。
C1 noun /ˈpɛndənt/

pendant

ペンダント
Meaning
a piece of jewelry that hangs from a chain worn around the neck
Example
She wore a silver pendant around her neck.
彼女は首に銀のペンダントをつけていました。
C1 noun /ˈskævɪndʒər/

scavenger

死肉食者 / ゴミ収集者
Meaning
an animal or person that feeds on dead or discarded material
Example
Vultures are natural scavengers that clean up the environment.
ハゲワシは自然のスカベンジャーで、環境をきれいにします。
C1 verb (past) /ˈmɛrɪtɪd/

merited

価値がある
Meaning
Deserved or earned something.
Example
Her dedication merited recognition from the community.
彼女の献身はコミュニティからの認識を得るに値しました。
C1 verb /ɪnˈtɪmɪdeɪt/

intimidate

Meaning
To frighten or overawe someone, especially to make them do what one wants.
Example
The bully tried to intimidate the smaller kids.
C1 verb /ˈnɛsəl/

nestle

寄り添う
Meaning
to settle or lie comfortably within or against something
Example
The child nestled into her mother's arms.
その子供は母親の腕に寄り添いました。
C1 verb /ʃɪə/

shear

刈る
Meaning
to cut the wool off a sheep or to cut something with sharp tools like scissors or shears
Example
The farmer will shear the sheep in the spring.
農夫は春に羊の毛を刈ります。
C1 adjective /snaɪd/

snide

皮肉な
Meaning
mocking or insulting in an indirect way
Example
He couldn’t resist making a snide comment about her dress.
彼は彼女のドレスについて皮肉なコメントをするのをやめられなかった。
C1 noun /ˈmɒn.ə.təʊn/

monotone

単調な声
Meaning
A continuous sound, especially of a person's voice, that does not rise and fall in pitch.
Example
The teacher's monotone made the lecture hard to follow.
教師のモノトーンが講義を聞き取るのを難しくした。
C1 verb /daɪˈvɜːrdʒ/

diverge

分岐する
Meaning
to separate and go in different directions; to differ
Example
The two paths diverge at the fork in the road.
二つの道は交差点で分かれる。
C1 adjective /ˈdwɪndlɪŋ/

dwindling

減少
Meaning
Gradually reducing in number, size, or strength.
Example
The villagers relied on dwindling water supplies.
村人たちは減少していく水の供給に依存していた。
C1 noun /træns/

trance

トランス
Meaning
a half-conscious state like dreaming, often with loss of awareness of surroundings
Example
She stared out of the window as if in a trance.
彼女は窓の外を見つめていた、まるでトランス状態にあるかのように。
C1 noun /lɪˈɡæl.ə.ti/

Legality

合法性
Meaning
the quality or state of being legal; accordance with the law
Example
The lawyer questioned the legality of the contract.
弁護士は契約の合法性について疑問を呈しました。
C1 noun /ˈdɔːrˌkiːpər/

doorkeeper

門番
Meaning
A person whose job is to guard or manage the entrance of a building or room.
Example
The doorkeeper checked everyone’s passes before they entered the hall.
ドアキーパーは皆がホールに入る前に通行証を確認した。
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 /ˈblæs.fə.mi/

blasphemy

冒涜
Meaning
the act of speaking disrespectfully about God or sacred things
Example
In some countries, blasphemy is a punishable offense.
いくつかの国では、冒涜は罰せられる犯罪です。
C1 noun ˌlɪt.ɪˈɡeɪ.ʃən

litigation

訴訟
Meaning
The process of taking legal action; a lawsuit.
Example
The litigation accused the regime of human rights abuses.
訴訟は政権を人権侵害で告発した。
C1 adjective /ˌɪntəˈrɑːɡətɪv/

interrogative

疑問の
Meaning
Relating to or conveying a question; in grammar, used to form questions.
Example
She raised an interrogative eyebrow when she heard the news.
彼女はそのニュースを聞いて疑問のまなざしを向けました。
C1 adjective /ədˈmɪsəbl/

admissible

Meaning
acceptable or valid, especially as evidence in a court of law
Example
The judge ruled that the document was admissible as evidence.
C1 adjective /ˈdʒen.ɪ.təl/

genital

生殖器に関連する
Meaning
relating to the reproductive organs
Example
The doctor explained the importance of genital hygiene.
医師は生殖器の衛生の重要性を説明しました。
C1 adjective /ˌɪnɪkˈsplɪkəbl/

inexplicable

説明できない
Meaning
Impossible to explain or understand.
Example
The sudden disappearance of the file was inexplicable.
ファイルの突然の消失は説明できなかった。
C1 adjective /ˈprevələnt/

Prevalent

蔓延している
Meaning
widespread; existing very commonly; generally occurring
Example
Smoking is still prevalent among teenagers despite health warnings.
健康警告にもかかわらず、喫煙は若者の間で依然として蔓延している。
C1 verb /ɪˈlɛktrɪfaɪ/

electrify

電気を通す; 興奮させる
Meaning
to charge with electricity; to excite or thrill intensely
Example
The speaker's speech electrified the audience.
スピーカーのスピーチは聴衆を興奮させた。
C1 noun /ˈbaɪ.laɪn/

byline

作家の名前の行
Meaning
A line in a newspaper or magazine article that names the writer.
Example
Her byline appeared on the front page of the newspaper.
彼女の名前は新聞の一面に載っていました。
C1 adjective /məˈlɪɡnənt/

malignant

悪性
Meaning
dangerous or harmful in influence or effect; medically, tending to invade and destroy tissue
Example
Doctors confirmed that the tumor was malignant.
医師はその腫瘍が悪性であることを確認しました。
C1 adjective /ˌrɛmɪˈnɪsənt/

reminiscent

思い出させる
Meaning
Tending to remind one of something; suggestive of something in the past.
Example
The smell of rain is reminiscent of my childhood in the village.
雨の匂いは私の村での子供時代を思い出させる。
C1 verb /ɪnˈlaɪvən/

enliven

活気づける
Meaning
to make something more lively, interesting, or cheerful
Example
Her jokes helped enliven the dull meeting.
彼女の冗談は退屈な会議を活気づける手助けをした。
C1 adjective /fəˈnætɪk/

Fanatic

熱狂的な
Meaning
extremely passionate about something; showing excessive enthusiasm or devotion
Example
He is a fanatic supporter of his football team.
彼はサッカーチームの熱狂的なサポーターです。