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B2 verb /dɪˈsɛnd/

descend

Meaning
To move or fall downward; to come or go down from a higher place.
Example
The hikers descended the steep mountain path.
B2 verb /dɪˈspoʊz/

dispose

処分する
Meaning
To get rid of something, or to arrange or incline towards something.
Example
He disposed of the old furniture responsibly.
彼は古い家具を責任を持って処分しました。
B2 noun /hɔrn/

Horn

角
Meaning
a hard pointed projection on the head of certain animals; a musical instrument
Example
The rhinoceros used its horn to defend itself.
サイは自分を守るために角を使った。
B2 noun /ˈbɪtərnəs/

Bitterness

苦味
Meaning
anger and disappointment at being treated unfairly; resentment; a sharp, unpleasant taste
Example
She spoke with bitterness about her former employer.
彼女は前の雇用主について苦々しさを持って話しました。
B2 adverb /ˈkɒnsɪkwəntli/

consequently

その結果
Meaning
as a result; therefore
Example
He didn’t study, and consequently he failed the exam.
彼は勉強しなかったので、その結果試験に落ちた。
B2 noun /ˈeɪ.prɪ.kɒt/

Apricot

アプリコット
Meaning
a small orange-colored fruit with a soft skin and sweet flesh
Example
The apricot tree produces sweet fruit in summer.
アプリコットの木は夏に甘い果物を実らせる。
B2 verb /paɪn/

pine

切望する
Meaning
to long intensely for something or someone; to suffer from longing
Example
He pined for his hometown after moving abroad.
海外に引っ越した後、彼は故郷を切望していた。
B2 verb /rɪˈdʒɔɪs/

rejoice

喜ぶ
Meaning
to feel or show great joy; to celebrate
Example
The family rejoices at the good news.
その家族は良いニュースに喜んでいます。
B2 noun /ˈrɪdəl/

Riddle

謎
Meaning
a question or statement intentionally phrased so as to require ingenuity in ascertaining its answer or meaning; a puzzle
Example
The ancient riddle stumped all the scholars for years.
その古代の謎は何年もの間、すべての学者を困らせました。
B2 adjective /ˈpen.dɪŋ/

Pending

保留中; 未決定; 進行中
Meaning
awaiting; not yet decided or settled; in the process of being completed
Example
The application is still pending approval.
申請はまだ承認待ちです。
B2 noun /ˈθɪk.nəs/

thickness

厚さ
Meaning
The measure of how thick or dense something is
Example
The thickness of the book made it hard to carry.
その本の厚さのため、持ち運びが大変だった。
B2 noun /fɪst/

Fist

こぶし; 拳
Meaning
a person's hand when the fingers are bent in toward the palm and held there tightly
Example
He raised his fist in victory after winning the championship match.
彼はチャンピオンシップマッチで勝利した後、拳を上げた。
B2 verb /ˌoʊvərˈduː/

overdo

やりすぎる
Meaning
to do something too much; to exaggerate or carry to excess
Example
Don't overdo the exercise on your first day at the gym.
初日はジムで運動をやりすぎないでください。
B2 noun, verb /ˈdeɪ.bjuː/

debut

デビュー
Meaning
The first public appearance or performance of someone or something.
Example
The young actor made his debut on the big stage.
若い俳優は大きな舞台でデビューを果たした。
B2 noun/verb /ˈsɜːveɪ/

survey

調査, アンケート
Meaning
noun: an examination or inspection; verb: to examine or measure (an area or subject)
Example
They conducted a survey to understand customer preferences.
彼らは顧客の好みを理解するために調査を行いました。
B2 noun ˈsɪblɪŋz

Siblings

兄弟姉妹
Meaning
Each of two or more children or offspring having one or both parents in common.
Example
Siblings are usually placed on the same level in a family tree.
兄弟姉妹は通常、家系図で同じレベルに配置されます。
B2 noun /pʌls/

Pulse

豆類
Meaning
edible seeds of leguminous plants such as lentils, beans, and peas
Example
Pulses are an excellent source of protein for vegetarians.
豆類はベジタリアンにとって優れたタンパク源です。
B2 adverb /ˈpʌb.lɪk.li/

Publicly

公然と; 公開で;
Meaning
in a public manner; openly; for everyone to see or know
Example
The company publicly announced their new policy.
その会社は新しい方針を公開で発表しました。
B2 noun /ˈkæʒ.u.əl.ti/

Casualty

犠牲者; 負傷者; 損失
Meaning
a person killed or injured in a war or accident; a victim of circumstances
Example
The hospital treated many casualties from the car accident.
病院は車の事故からの多くの負傷者を治療しました。
B2 verb /ˌʌndərˈmaɪn/

undermine

弱める
Meaning
to gradually weaken or damage something or someone
Example
Constant criticism can undermine a child's confidence.
継続的な批判は子どもの自信を弱める可能性があります。
B2 noun /pɪtʃ/

pitch

音程、投げ
Meaning
the quality of a sound; the level or degree of intensity; a throw or toss
Example
The singer's pitch was perfect during the performance.
歌手の音程はパフォーマンス中完璧でした。
B2 noun /ˈsɛnsəs/

census

国勢調査
Meaning
An official count or survey of a population, typically recording various details of individuals.
Example
The government conducted a census to update demographic data.
政府は人口統計データを更新するために国勢調査を実施しました。
B2 noun /ˈɪntərvəl/

interval

インターバル
Meaning
a period of time between two events or points; a pause or break in activity
Example
There was a short interval between the two performances.
二つの公演の間には短いインターバルがありました。
B2 noun /ˌæl.əˈɡeɪ.ʃən/

Allegation

告発
Meaning
a claim that someone has done something wrong or illegal
Example
The allegation against him was proven false.
彼に対する告発は虚偽であることが証明された。
B2 verb /ˈsteɪ.bə.laɪz/

stabilize

安定させる
Meaning
to make something steady, secure, or unlikely to change suddenly
Example
The government took measures to stabilize the economy.
政府は経済を安定させるための措置を講じた。
B2 noun /kɜːrl/

Curl

カール; らせん形
Meaning
a piece of hair that curves or coils; something with a spiral or curved shape
Example
She had beautiful natural curls that framed her face perfectly.
彼女は顔を完璧に縁取る自然なカールをしていた。
B2 verb /ˈpɒndər/

ponder

深く考える
Meaning
to think about something carefully
Example
She pondered over the meaning of the poem.
彼女は詩の意味について深く考えていました。
B2 verb /swaɪp/

swipe

スワイプする
Meaning
to move your finger across a touch screen or to hit with a sweeping motion
Example
He swiped left on the photo.
彼は写真で左にスワイプしました。
B2 adverb /ˈtaɪtli/

Tightly

しっかり; 強く
Meaning
in a tight manner; firmly; securely
Example
Hold the rope tightly so you don't fall.
ロープをしっかり持って、落ちないようにします。
B2 noun /kəˈmɪʃənər/

commissioner

コミッショナー
Meaning
an official in charge of a particular department or area
Example
The police commissioner addressed the media about the incident.
警察のコミッショナーは、事件についてメディアに話しました。
B2 verb /rɪˈvaɪv/

revive

蘇生する
Meaning
To bring back to life, consciousness, or activity.
Example
The paramedics managed to revive the unconscious man.
救急隊員は意識不明の男性を蘇生させることに成功した。
B2 noun /heɪst/

Haste

急ぎ; 焦り
Meaning
swiftness of motion; urgent need of quick action; excessive speed or urgency
Example
In his haste to catch the train, he forgot to take his wallet from the table.
列車に乗るための急いで、テーブルから財布を取るのを忘れました。
B2 noun /ˈkænvəs/

canvas

Meaning
A strong, coarse cloth used for tents, sails, or painting.
Example
The artist prepared a canvas for his new painting.
B2 adjective /ˈvaɪ.brənt/

Vibrant

活気のある; 鮮やかな; 生き生きとした
Meaning
full of energy and life; bright and striking
Example
The vibrant colors of the sunset painted the sky beautifully.
夕焼けの鮮やかな色が美しく空を染めた。
B2 verb /pʌmp/

pump

ポンプする
Meaning
to force liquid or gas to move in a particular direction using a device
Example
They pumped water from the well into the tank.
彼らは井戸からタンクに水をポンプしました。
B2 verb /ˈpjʊərɪfaɪ/

purify

浄化する
Meaning
to make clean or pure; to remove impurities
Example
This filter will purify the water effectively.
このフィルターは水を効果的に浄化します。
B2 noun /ˈfɛmənɪst/

feminist

フェミニスト
Meaning
a person who supports equal rights and opportunities for women and men
Example
She proudly calls herself a feminist and fights for gender equality.
彼女は誇りを持って自分をフェミニストだと言い、ジェンダー平等のために戦っています。
B2 verb /ˈflʌrɪʃ/

flourish

Meaning
To grow or develop in a healthy or successful way.
Example
Her business began to flourish after she introduced online sales.
B2 noun /ɪnˈtɛnsəti/

intensity

強度
Meaning
The quality of being extreme, strong, or forceful in degree.
Example
The intensity of the storm frightened the villagers.
嵐の強度は村人たちを驚かせた。
B2 verb /ɪnˈsɜːrt/

insert

挿入する
Meaning
to put or place something into something else
Example
Please insert the key into the lock.
鍵をロックに挿入してください。
B2 adjective /fəˈbɪd.ən/

Forbidden

禁止された; 違法な
Meaning
not allowed; prohibited; banned
Example
Smoking is strictly forbidden in this building.
この建物では喫煙が厳しく禁止されています。
B2 adjective əˈkwætɪk

aquatic

水生の
Meaning
Growing or living in or near water; of or relating to water.
Example
Aquatic species are being endangered by pollution.
水生種は汚染によって危機に瀕しています。
B2 verb /ˌriːprəˈdjuːs/

reproduce

再生する, 繁殖する
Meaning
To make a copy of something; to generate offspring.
Example
Many animals reproduce rapidly in favorable conditions.
多くの動物は好ましい条件下で急速に繁殖します。
B2 verb ˈɪmplɪment

implement

実施する
Meaning
To put a decision or plan into effect; to execute or apply.
Example
Implementing educational policies is essential for progress.
教育政策を実施することは進歩にとって重要です。
B2 noun /ɪnˈventər/

inventor

発明家
Meaning
a person who creates or designs something new, especially a device, method, or process
Example
The inventor patented her new medical device.
その発明家は新しい医療機器の特許を取得した。
B2 adjective /ˈfræʤaɪl/

fragile

壊れやすい
Meaning
Easily broken or damaged; delicate.
Example
Be careful with that vase, it's very fragile.
その花瓶には気をつけて、すごく壊れやすいから。
B2 noun /pɔːrtʃ/

porch

ポーチ
Meaning
a covered area at the entrance of a building, often with a roof and open sides
Example
We sat on the porch and enjoyed the evening breeze.
私たちはポーチに座って、夕方の風を楽しみました。
B2 verb /ˌoʊvərˈteɪk/

overtake

追い越す
Meaning
to catch up with and pass someone or something; to surpass
Example
The runner managed to overtake his competitor in the final lap.
ランナーは最後の周回で競争相手を追い越しました。
B2 verb /ˌdaɪəɡˈnoʊz/

diagnose

診断する
Meaning
To identify a disease, condition, or problem by examining symptoms.
Example
The doctor diagnosed him with pneumonia.
医者は彼に肺炎と診断しました。
B2 adjective /ˈlɛdʒəndɛri/

legendary

Meaning
remarkable enough to be famous; often used to describe something that is iconic or widely known
Example
The legendary musician performed in front of a packed stadium.
B2 noun ˌɪr.ɪˈɡeɪ.ʃən

irrigation

灌漑
Meaning
The artificial application of water to land or soil.
Example
Irrigation systems improve crop yields in dry regions.
灌漑システムは乾燥した地域で作物の収穫量を増加させます。
B2 adjective /ˈɡreɪ.ʃəs/

Gracious

優雅な; 礼儀正しい; 寛大な;
Meaning
kind; courteous; generous;
Example
She was very gracious and thanked everyone for their help.
彼女はとても優雅で、すべての人に助けてくれたことに感謝しました。
B2 noun /ˈbeɪ.zəl/

Basil

バジル
Meaning
an aromatic herb with green leaves used in cooking, especially Italian cuisine
Example
The pasta sauce was flavored with fresh basil.
パスタソースには新鮮なバジルが加えられていました。
B2 adjective /pəˈluː.tɪd/

polluted

汚染された
Meaning
Contaminated with harmful or poisonous substances.
Example
Polluted air causes severe health problems.
汚染された空気は深刻な健康問題を引き起こします。
B2 verb /ˈbraɪtən/

brighten

明るくする
Meaning
to make something lighter or more colorful; to improve mood or make happier
Example
A few kind words can brighten someone's day.
優しい言葉は誰かの一日を明るくすることができる。
B2 noun ˌdiː.fɒr.ɪˈsteɪ.ʃən

deforestation

森林伐採
Meaning
The action of clearing a wide area of trees; the permanent destruction of forests in order to make the land available for other uses.
Example
Deforestation accelerates the loss of biodiversity.
森林伐採は生物多様性の喪失を加速させます。
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 noun /luːp/

Loop

ループ, 輪
Meaning
a shape produced by a curve that bends around and crosses itself
Example
The string formed a neat loop around the package.
糸はパッケージの周りにきれいなループを作りました。
B2 noun /ˈpɜr.mə.nəns/

Permanence

永続性
Meaning
the state or quality of lasting or remaining unchanged indefinitely; enduring nature
Example
The permanence of the stone monument impressed all visitors.
石の記念碑の永久性はすべての訪問者に印象を与えました。
B2 noun /ɡreɪn/

Grain

穀物
Meaning
wheat or any other cultivated cereal crop used as food; a single seed of a cereal
Example
The farmer stored large quantities of grain in the barn after the harvest.
農家は収穫後、大量の穀物を納屋に保管しました。
B2 adjective /suːˈpriːm/

Supreme

最高の
Meaning
highest in rank, authority, or quality; greatest; most important
Example
The Supreme Court made the final decision.
最高裁判所は最終的な決定を下しました。
B2 noun /ˈskʌlp.tər/

Sculptor

彫刻家
Meaning
an artist who creates sculptures by carving, modeling, or shaping materials
Example
The sculptor spent months creating a beautiful marble statue.
彫刻家は美しい大理石の彫像を作るのに数ヶ月を費やしました。
B2 noun /ˌren.əˈveɪ.ʃən/

Renovation

リノベーション; 改修
Meaning
the act of renovating; restoration to a former better state
Example
The old house underwent a complete renovation last year.
その古い家は昨年完全な改修を受けました。
B2 verb /ɪˈrʌpt/

erupt

噴火する
Meaning
to burst forth suddenly and violently
Example
The volcano erupted after centuries of dormancy.
火山は何世紀もの間沈黙していた後、エラプトしました。
B2 noun /ˈsɪblɪŋ/

sibling

兄弟姉妹
Meaning
A brother or sister.
Example
She has three siblings, two brothers and one sister.
彼女は三人の兄弟姉妹がいます。二人の兄と一人の妹。
B2 noun /əˈdʒʌstmənt/

adjustment

Meaning
a small change made to improve something or make it work better
Example
The doctor made an adjustment to the patient’s medication.
B2 verb /ˈsɜːrkjəˌleɪt/

circulate

循環する, 動く
Meaning
to move continuously or freely through a closed system or area
Example
Air circulated freely in the open hall.
空気は開かれたホールで自由に循環していました。
B2 verb /prɪˈzɜːv/

preserve

保存する
Meaning
to keep something in its original state; to protect from harm or decay
Example
We must preserve our natural environment.
私たちは自然環境を保存しなければなりません。
B2 adjective ˌpriːhɪˈstɒrɪk

prehistoric

先史時代の, 書かれた記録の前の時間
Meaning
Belonging to the time before written records.
Example
The prehistoric era was marked by the rise of early humans.
先史時代は初期の人類の台頭によって特徴付けられました。
B2 noun ˈθrɛʃhəʊld

threshold

閾値, 限界
Meaning
A point of entry or beginning; the magnitude or intensity that must be exceeded for a certain reaction to occur.
Example
Once the threshold for pest population is reached, measures must be taken.
害虫の個体数の閾値に達したら、対策を講じなければならない。
B2 noun /spekˈteɪtər/

Spectator

観客
Meaning
a person who watches at a show, game, or other event; an observer
Example
The stadium was filled with excited spectators.
スタジアムは興奮した観客でいっぱいでした。
B2 adverb /ˈpjʊərli/

purely

純粋に
Meaning
only and completely; entirely
Example
The decision was purely based on economic factors.
その決定は完全に経済的な要因に基づいていました。
B2 noun /vaɪˈbreɪ.ʃən/

Vibration

振動
Meaning
a rapid back and forth movement; oscillation
Example
The phone's vibration woke me up.
電話の振動で目が覚めた。
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 noun dɪˈveləpɪŋ ˈriːdʒənz

developing regions

発展途上地域
Meaning
Areas or countries that are in the process of economic growth and development
Example
Pollution affects developing regions the most.
汚染は発展途上地域に最も影響を与えます。
B2 adjective /ˈplɔː.zə.bəl/

plausible

もっともらしい、または可能性がある
Meaning
Seeming reasonable or probable; credible or believable.
Example
His excuse seemed plausible, but I had my doubts.
彼の言い訳はもっともらしく見えたが、私は疑念を抱いていた。
B2 noun fɪkst ˈɪnkʌm

fixed income

固定収入
Meaning
Investment that provides a return in the form of fixed periodic payments.
Example
Fixed income investments provide reliable returns.
固定収入の投資は信頼性の高いリターンを提供します。
B2 verb /spɪn/

spin

回転する
Meaning
To turn around quickly or cause something to rotate
Example
The dancer began to spin gracefully on the stage.
ダンサーはステージで優雅に回転を始めました。
B2 noun /ˈdɛməˌkræt/

democrat

民主主義者
Meaning
a supporter of democracy or a member of the Democratic Party in the US
Example
He is a strong democrat who believes in equal rights.
彼は平等な権利を信じる強い民主主義者です。
B2 noun /ˈaʊtˌsɛt/

outset

開始
Meaning
the beginning or start of something
Example
From the outset, the project seemed ambitious but achievable.
最初から、プロジェクトは野心的だが達成可能に見えました。
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 noun ˈdɪdʒɪtəl ˈfɔːrmæt

Digital Format

デジタルフォーマット
Meaning
A format in which information is stored as electronic data.
Example
A digital format family tree can be shared online.
デジタルフォーマットの家系図はオンラインで共有できます。
B2 noun /ˌhɪp.əˈpɒt.ə.məs/

Hippopotamus

カバ
Meaning
a large, mostly herbivorous mammal that lives in and around water in Africa
Example
The hippopotamus spends most of its day in the water.
カバは一日のほとんどを水の中で過ごします。
B2 adjective /ʌnˈwel.kəm/

Unwelcome

不快な; 望ましくない; 招待されていない
Meaning
not wanted or accepted; not invited or pleasant
Example
The unwelcome news ruined their vacation plans.
その歓迎されないニュースは彼らの休暇計画を台無しにしました。
B2 noun /ɡroʊθ ˈmaɪnd.sɛt/

growth mindset

成長マインドセット
Meaning
A mindset that believes in learning, developing, and improving skills.
Example
A growth mindset helps individuals embrace challenges.
成長マインドセットは人々が挑戦に立ち向かうのを助けます。
B2 verb /dɪsˈmɪs/

dismiss

解雇する, 却下する
Meaning
to remove someone from a job or position; to decide something is not important
Example
The manager dismissed the employee for being late too often.
マネージャーは遅刻が多すぎるため、従業員を解雇しました。
B2 verb /daɪ/

dye

染める
Meaning
to change the color of something using a chemical substance
Example
She will dye her hair blonde tomorrow.
彼女は明日髪を金髪に染める予定です。
B2 noun /ˈtɜːr.naʊt/

turnout

参加者数
Meaning
the number of people who attend or participate in an event or activity
Example
The turnout at the rally was impressive, with thousands showing up.
集会の参加者数は印象的で、何千人もの人々が参加しました。
B2 noun dʒəˈnet.ɪks

genetics

遺伝学
Meaning
The study of heredity and the variation of inherited characteristics.
Example
Genetics plays a pivotal role in healthcare advancements.
遺伝学は医療の進歩において重要な役割を果たします。
B2 adjective /ˌsʌp.lɪˈmen.tər.i/

Supplementary

補足的な; 追加的な; 余分な
Meaning
completing or making an addition to something; additional; extra
Example
Students need to buy supplementary books for the course.
学生はコースのために補助教材を購入する必要があります。
B2 noun /wɜːrd fɔːrˈmeɪʃən/

word formation

語形成
Meaning
the process by which new words are created or existing words are modified in a language
Example
Word formation helps learners understand how new vocabulary develops in English.
語形成は言語学の重要な分野です。
B2 noun /ɡɪɡ/

gig

ミュージシャン、バンド、またはエンターテイナーによるライブパフォーマンス；または一時的な仕事
Meaning
A live performance by a musician, band, or entertainer; also a temporary job.
Example
The band has a gig at the local club tonight.
今晩、バンドは地元のクラブでギグを行います。
B2 noun/verb /pəʊl/

poll

世論調査
Meaning
a survey of public opinion or voting in an election
Example
The poll revealed that most people favored the new policy.
世論調査ではほとんどの人が新しい政策を支持していることが明らかになった。
B2 noun /ˈfaɪ.bər/

fibre

繊維
Meaning
A thread or filament from which a vegetable tissue, mineral substance, or textile is formed; dietary material that aids digestion.
Example
Eating foods rich in fibre can improve your digestion.
食物繊維が豊富な食べ物を食べると消化が良くなります。
B2 adjective /ˌɪnsɪˈkjʊə/

insecure

不安定
Meaning
not confident or assured; uncertain and anxious
Example
She felt insecure about her performance in the exam.
彼女は試験での自分のパフォーマンスに不安を感じていました。
B2 noun /ˈɒt.ər/

Otter

カワウソ
Meaning
a mammal with webbed feet that lives near water and feeds on fish
Example
The playful otter swam gracefully in the river.
遊び好きなカワウソは川で優雅に泳いでいました。
B2 adjective /ˈlʌvəbl̩/

loveable

幸福
Meaning
easy to love; endearing or charming
Example
The puppy was so loveable that everyone wanted to hold it.
彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、幸せを隠すことができませんでした。
B2 adjective /ˌrez.ɪˈden.ʃəl/

residential

住宅の
Meaning
Designed for people to live in.
Example
The institution was fully residential.
その施設は完全に住宅のものでした。
B2 noun ˌjuːtɪlaɪˈzeɪʃən

utilization

利用
Meaning
The action of making practical and effective use of something.
Example
Increased plastic utilization calls for better waste management.
プラスチックの利用増加は、より良い廃棄物管理を求めています。
B2 adverb /aɪˈrɒnɪkli/

ironically

皮肉にも
Meaning
in a way that is contrary to what is expected or intended
Example
Ironically, the fire station burned down.
皮肉にも、消防署が焼け落ちた。
B2 adjective /dɪˈprɛst/

depressed

落ち込んでいる
Meaning
Feeling very sad and without hope; in a state of unhappiness.
Example
She felt depressed after losing her job.
彼女は仕事を失った後、落ち込んでいました。
B2 noun /pʌntʃ/

Punch

パンチ
Meaning
a tool used for making holes or indentations in materials
Example
The carpenter used a punch to make holes in the leather.
大工は革に穴を開けるためにパンチを使用しました。
B2 verb /kənˈsɜːrv/

conserve

Meaning
to protect something from harm or destruction; to use resources carefully to avoid waste
Example
We must conserve water during the dry season.
B2 noun /ˈkʌm.pəs/

Compass

コンパス
Meaning
an instrument for finding direction with a magnetic needle pointing to magnetic north
Example
The hiker used a compass to find the right direction.
ハイカーは正しい方向を見つけるためにコンパスを使った。
B2 noun /səkˈsɛʃ.ən/

succession

生態遷移
Meaning
The process of ecological change in which one community of organisms is gradually replaced by another.
Example
Forest succession occurs when old ecosystems are replaced by new ones.
森林の遷移は、古い生態系が新しい生態系に置き換えられるときに発生します。
B2 noun /ˈpɜː.tʃəs.ɪŋ ˈpaʊ.ɚ/

purchasing power

購買力
Meaning
The amount of goods and services that can be purchased with a unit of currency.
Example
Due to inflation, people's purchasing power has decreased.
インフレのため、人々の購買力は低下しました。
B2 noun /ˈɡlɑːs.weər/

Glass-ware

ガラス製品
Meaning
objects made of glass, especially drinking glasses and decorative objects
Example
The wedding registry included fine glassware.
ウェディングレジストリには、上質なガラス製品が含まれていました。
B2 noun ˈvɜː.tʃu.əl ˈklɑːs.ruːmz

virtual classrooms

バーチャル教室
Meaning
An online learning environment where teachers and students interact via digital platforms.
Example
Virtual classrooms enable remote learning for students worldwide.
バーチャル教室は、世界中の生徒にリモート学習の機会を提供します。
B2 verb /slæm/

slam

強く閉める
Meaning
to close or hit something with great force
Example
He slammed the door angrily after the argument.
彼は議論の後に怒ってドアを叩きつけた。
B2 adjective /ˈstæt.ɪk/

static

静的
Meaning
Lacking in movement, action, or change; stationary.
Example
Static ideas hinder progress.
静的な考えは進展を妨げる。
B2 noun ɪˈmjuː.nɪ.ti

immunity

免疫力
Meaning
The ability of an organism to resist a particular infection or toxin by the action of specific antibodies.
Example
A strong immunity protects against infections.
強い免疫力は感染症から守ります。
B2 verb /dɪˈmɒlɪʃ/

demolish

取り壊す
Meaning
to destroy completely, especially a building or structure
Example
The city decided to demolish the old stadium to build a new one.
その都市は新しいものを作るために古いスタジアムを取り壊すことに決めました。
B2 noun /haɪˈdreɪʃən/

hydration

身体組織に適切な量の液体を提供するプロセス。
Meaning
The process of providing an adequate amount of liquid to bodily tissues.
Example
Proper hydration is essential for maintaining body functions.
適切な水分補給は、体の機能を維持するために重要です。
B2 noun əˌkaʊntəˈbɪləti

accountability

責任
Meaning
The fact or condition of being accountable; responsibility.
Example
Accountability is key to maintaining trust in any system.
責任は、あらゆるシステムで信頼を維持するための重要な要素です。
B2 verb əbˈzɜːrvd

observed

祝う
Meaning
To celebrate or keep a religious or other festival.
Example
The day is observed annually to raise awareness.
その日は毎年意識を高めるために祝われます。
B2 verb /ʌpˈhoʊld/

uphold

維持する
Meaning
to maintain or support a principle, law, or decision
Example
The judge promised to uphold justice at all costs.
裁判官は、どんな犠牲を払っても正義を守ると約束しました。
B2 noun prəˈdʒɛk.ʃən

projection

声の投影
Meaning
The strength and range of voice when speaking.
Example
Proper projection ensures that every listener hears clearly.
適切なプロジェクションは、すべての聴衆が明確に聞こえることを保証します。
B2 noun ˌkætəˈstrɒfɪk ɪˈvents

catastrophic events

壊滅的な出来事
Meaning
Extremely destructive or damaging events that cause widespread devastation.
Example
Cyclones are catastrophic events in Bangladesh.
サイクロンはバングラデシュで壊滅的な出来事です。
B2 noun, verb /treɪs/

trace

痕跡
Meaning
a mark, object, or sign that shows the existence or development of something
Example
She traced the path of the river on the map.
彼女は地図に川の道をトレースしました。
B2 noun /ˈpæntri/

pantry

パントリー
Meaning
A small room or cupboard where food, dishes, and kitchen supplies are stored.
Example
She stocked the pantry with fresh groceries for the week.
彼女は今週のために新鮮な食料品でパントリーを満たしました。
B2 verb /pɪəs/

pierce

貫通する
Meaning
to make a hole through something; to penetrate with a sharp object
Example
The arrow will pierce through the target.
矢はターゲットを貫通します。