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B2 adjective /ˈdevəsteɪtɪŋ/

devastating

Meaning
causing severe shock, distress, or destruction; extremely damaging or upsetting
Example
The earthquake had a devastating effect on the city.
B2 noun ˈbʌtərflaɪ ˌpɒpjəˈleɪʃən

Butterfly Population

蝶の個体数
Meaning
The total number of butterflies in a particular area or ecosystem.
Example
The butterfly population is declining due to habitat loss.
蝶の個体数は生息地の喪失によって減少しています。
B2 adjective /ˌɪnəˈproʊpriət/

inappropriate

不適切
Meaning
not suitable or proper in the circumstances
Example
It was inappropriate to talk loudly in the library.
図書館で大声で話すのは不適切でした。
B2 noun /əˈsaɪləm/

asylum

亡命
Meaning
Protection or shelter, especially given to refugees or the mentally ill.
Example
The refugees sought asylum in the neighboring country.
難民は隣国で亡命を求めた。
B2 noun, verb /blæst/

blast

爆発、強い衝撃
Meaning
a strong gust of wind, an explosion, or a loud sound; to destroy or shatter by explosion
Example
The explosion sent a powerful blast through the building.
爆発は建物を通して強力な爆風を送った。
B2 noun pəˈluː.tənts

pollutants

汚染物質
Meaning
A substance that pollutes or contaminates the environment.
Example
Pollutants contribute to environmental degradation.
汚染物質は環境劣化を引き起こします。
B2 noun /ˈkwɔː.tərz/

Quarters

宿舎; 兵舎; 軍の住宅
Meaning
living accommodation; lodgings; military housing
Example
The soldiers returned to their quarters after the training exercise.
兵士たちは訓練後、自分の宿舎に戻りました。
B2 noun /ˈtʌtʃ.daʊn/

touchdown

タッチダウン
Meaning
the moment when an aircraft lands, or a score in American football
Example
The plane made a smooth touchdown.
飛行機は滑らかにタッチダウンしました。
B2 noun /tɛkˈnɪʃən/

technician

技術者
Meaning
a person skilled in the practical aspects of a particular science, art, or job
Example
The technician repaired the computer within an hour.
技術者は1時間以内にコンピュータを修理しました。
B2 noun /ˈbrɔːd.bænd/

broadband

ブロードバンド
Meaning
a high-capacity transmission technique using a wide range of frequencies.
Example
Broadband internet has become a necessity in modern homes.
ブロードバンドインターネットは現代の家庭で必需品となっています。
B2 noun ɪˌvæljuˈeɪʃən

evaluation

評価
Meaning
The making of a judgment about the amount, number, or value of something; assessment.
Example
Accurate evaluation helps determine resource sustainability.
正確な評価は、資源の持続可能性を決定するのに役立ちます。
B2 noun /ˈrep.taɪl/

Reptile

爬虫類
Meaning
a cold-blooded animal with scaly skin that lays eggs on land
Example
The lizard is a common reptile found in gardens.
トカゲは庭で見られる一般的な爬虫類です。
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 noun /trænˈzækʃən/

transaction

取引
Meaning
an instance of buying or selling something; a business deal or exchange
Example
Every online transaction is recorded for security purposes.
すべてのオンライン取引はセキュリティ目的で記録されます。
B2 adverb /ˈəʊvəli/

overly

過度に
Meaning
to an excessive degree or extent
Example
She was overly concerned about the results.
彼女は結果について過度に心配していた。
B2 noun əˈʃɔː.rəns

assurance

保証
Meaning
A positive declaration intended to give confidence; a promise.
Example
Assurance of quality is a priority for the council.
品質の保証は委員会の優先事項です。
B2 verb /kənˈfes/

confess

告白する
Meaning
to admit guilt or wrongdoing; to acknowledge
Example
He confessed his mistake to his teacher.
彼は自分のミスを教師に告白した。
B2 noun /ˈtroʊfi/

trophy

トロフィー
Meaning
An object awarded as a prize for a victory or achievement.
Example
She proudly displayed the trophy she won in the competition.
彼女はコンペティションで勝ったトロフィーを誇らしげに展示しました。
B2 adjective /ɪnˈdjʊər.ɪŋ/

Enduring

持続的な; 永続的な; 長期間続く
Meaning
lasting; permanent; continuing for a long time
Example
Their enduring friendship lasted for decades.
彼らの持続的な友情は数十年続きました。
B2 adjective /dɪˈstrɛst/

distressed

苦しんでいる
Meaning
feeling or showing extreme anxiety, sorrow, or pain
Example
She looked distressed after hearing the bad news.
悪い知らせを聞いた後、彼女は苦しんでいるように見えました。
B2 noun, verb /kɜːrs/

curse

呪い
Meaning
a solemn wish that harm or misfortune should befall someone; a rude or offensive word or phrase; to utter offensive words or wish harm upon someone
Example
He cursed loudly when he realized he had lost his wallet.
彼は財布をなくしたと気づいて大声で悪態をついた。
B2 adjective /ˌʌndɪˈsaɪdɪd/

Undecided

未決定; 不確実
Meaning
not having made a decision; uncertain
Example
She was undecided about which college to attend.
彼女はどの大学に進学するか決めかねていた。
B2 adjective /ʌnˈkɒmən/

uncommon

珍しい
Meaning
rare, unusual, or remarkable
Example
It is uncommon to see snow in this region.
この地域で雪を見るのは珍しい。
B2 verb /ˈtɛrəˌfaɪ/

terrify

怖がらせる
Meaning
To cause someone to feel extreme fear.
Example
The loud thunder terrified the children.
大きな雷が子供たちを怖がらせた。
B2 adjective /ˈsændi/

Sandy

砂の; 砂質の
Meaning
covered with sand; containing sand; having the texture of sand
Example
The sandy beach stretched for miles along the coast.
砂浜は海岸に沿って何マイルも続いていました。
B2 noun /ˈes.əns/

Essence

本質
Meaning
the intrinsic nature or indispensable quality of something
Example
The essence of good teaching is the ability to inspire students.
良い教育の本質は学生を励ます能力です。
B2 verb /səbˈskraɪb/

subscribe

購読する
Meaning
to pay to receive a service regularly; to agree with or support something
Example
I subscribe to several online magazines.
私はいくつかのオンライン雑誌を購読しています。
B2 noun /ræk/

Rack

ラック
Meaning
a framework or structure for holding or storing things
Example
She hung her coat on the rack by the door.
彼女はドアの横のラックにコートを掛けた。
B2 adjective daɪˈvɜːs

diverse

多様な
Meaning
Showing a great deal of variety; very different.
Example
Diverse industries enhance economic resilience.
多様な産業が経済的な回復力を高める。
B2 noun /ˈek.oʊ/

Echo

エコー; 反響
Meaning
a sound that is reflected back; a repetition or imitation
Example
His voice created a clear echo in the empty cathedral.
彼の声は空の大聖堂で明確なエコーを作り出しました。
B2 adverb /ˈiːɡərli/

Eagerly

熱心に; 強い欲望を持って
Meaning
with keen interest or enthusiasm; with great desire
Example
The children eagerly waited for the holiday to begin.
子供たちは休暇が始まるのを熱心に待っていました。
B2 noun ˈikoʊ ˈfrɛndli tɛkˈnɑləʤiz

eco-friendly technologies

エコフレンドリー技術
Meaning
Technologies that are designed to minimize environmental impact and promote sustainability.
Example
Eco-friendly technologies can mitigate pollution.
エコフレンドリー技術は汚染を軽減することができます。
B2 adverb /ˈsmuːð.li/

Smoothly

スムーズに; 問題なく
Meaning
without problems or difficulties; in an even and regular way
Example
The car runs smoothly on the new highway.
車は新しい高速道路でスムーズに走る。
B2 verb /ˈbjuːtɪfaɪ/

beautify

美化する
Meaning
to make something more beautiful or attractive
Example
The city plans to beautify the old park with trees and lights.
その都市は木や照明で古い公園を美化する計画です。
B2 noun ˌrɛstəˈreɪʃən

restoration

修復
Meaning
The process of returning something to its former condition.
Example
The restoration of the forest began after decades of neglect.
森林の修復は数十年の放置後に始まりました。
B2 verb /tɔɪl/

Toil

懸命に働く
Meaning
to work extremely hard for long periods
Example
Farmers toil in the fields from dawn to dusk.
農民は夜明けから日暮れまで畑で懸命に働いている。
B2 noun ˌɪnɪˈkwɒlɪti

inequality

不平等
Meaning
Difference in size, degree, circumstances, etc.; lack of equality.
Example
The theme of inequality is prominent throughout the story.
不平等のテーマは物語全体にわたって顕著です。
B2 noun ˈbreɪk.θruː

breakthrough

ブレークスルー
Meaning
A sudden, dramatic, and important discovery or development.
Example
The breakthrough opens doors for new technology.
このブレークスルーは新しい技術への扉を開きます。
B2 noun /ˈnuː.tri.ənt/

nutrient

栄養素
Meaning
A substance that provides nourishment essential for growth and health of plants or animals.
Example
Plants absorb nutrients from the soil for growth.
植物は成長のために土壌から栄養素を吸収します。
B2 noun ˈmɒn.ɪ.tər.ɪŋ

monitoring

監視
Meaning
The action of observing and checking the progress or quality of something over a period of time.
Example
Monitoring ensures compliance with standards.
モニタリングは基準の遵守を確保します。
B2 adverb /fɔːrθ/

forth

前へ
Meaning
forward in place, time, or order
Example
The leader stepped forth to address the crowd.
リーダーは群衆に向かって前に出ました。
B2 adjective /ɪkˈstɜːr.nəl/

External

外部の
Meaning
coming from or relating to the outside; not belonging to or originating from within
Example
The company hired external consultants to review their business strategy.
その会社はビジネス戦略を見直すために外部のコンサルタントを雇いました。
B2 noun /ˈstɑːrt.ʌp/

startup

スタートアップ企業
Meaning
A newly established business, especially a small technology or business company that is just beginning operations.
Example
The startup secured funding from investors.
そのスタートアップは投資家から資金調達を受けました。
B2 adverb /prɪˈdɒmɪnəntli/

predominantly

主に
Meaning
mainly; for the most part
Example
The population in the city is predominantly young.
その都市の人口は主に若いです。
B2 noun /ˌkɑm.pənˈseɪ.ʃən/

Compensation

補償; 報酬
Meaning
something given or received as an equivalent for services, debt, loss, injury, or suffering; payment or reward
Example
The company provided financial compensation to the workers injured in the accident.
会社は事故で負傷した労働者に対して経済的な補償を提供しました。
B2 adjective /ˈdaʊt.fəl/

Doubtful

疑わしい; 不確かな; 何かに対して不確かに感じる
Meaning
uncertain; questionable; feeling uncertain about something
Example
I am doubtful about the success of this project.
私はこのプロジェクトの成功について疑問を持っています。
B2 adjective, noun /ˈɛəriəl/

aerial

空中の / アンテナ
Meaning
As an adjective: existing or happening in the air. As a noun: an antenna for receiving radio or television signals.
Example
The pilot performed an amazing aerial maneuver.
パイロットは素晴らしい空中機動を行いました。
B2 noun/verb /ˈbʌfər/

buffer

バッファ / 衝撃吸収
Meaning
Something that lessens or absorbs the impact of a shock; to act as a protective barrier.
Example
The organization acts as a buffer between workers and management.
その組織は労働者と経営陣の間のバッファとして機能します。
B2 adjective /ˌædvənˈteɪdʒəs/

Advantageous

有利な; 便利な; 利益を生む
Meaning
beneficial; favorable; profitable
Example
This position offers advantageous opportunities for career growth.
このポジションはキャリアの成長のための有利な機会を提供します。
B2 verb /mɔːrn/

mourn

哀悼する
Meaning
To feel or express deep sadness or grief, especially because of someone's death.
Example
They gathered to mourn the loss of their friend.
彼らは友人の死を悼むために集まりました。
B2 noun rɪˈsɛʃ.ən

recession

景気後退
Meaning
A period of temporary economic decline during which trade and industrial activity are reduced.
Example
The country faced a severe recession due to the financial crisis.
その国は金融危機のため深刻な景気後退に直面した。
B2 adjective /kəmˈpætəbl/

compatible

互換性のある
Meaning
Able to exist or work together without conflict; harmonious.
Example
This software is compatible with both Windows and Mac systems.
このソフトウェアはWindowsとMacの両方のシステムと互換性があります。
B2 adjective /ˈdʒuːsi/

juicy

ジューシー
Meaning
Full of juice; succulent; also used to describe something exciting or scandalous.
Example
The steak was so juicy that it melted in my mouth.
ステーキはとてもジューシーで、口の中で溶けました。
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 /kənˈsɜːvətɪv/

conservative

保守的な
Meaning
Favoring traditional views and values; resistant to change.
Example
He has conservative views on family and society.
彼は家族と社会について保守的な見解を持っている。
B2 noun /ˈfaɪbər/

fiber

繊維
Meaning
a thread or filament from which a textile is formed; dietary substance from plants that aids digestion
Example
Fruits and vegetables are high in fiber.
果物と野菜は繊維が豊富です。
B2 noun, adjective /tɑːrt/

tart

Meaning
A small pie with a sweet or savory filling; or having a sharp, sour taste.
Example
She served a delicious apple tart for dessert.
B2 noun /ˈɪnvənˌtɔːri/

inventory

インベントリ
Meaning
A complete list of items, such as goods in stock or property.
Example
The shopkeeper checked the inventory before opening the store.
店主は店を開店する前にインベントリを確認しました。
B2 noun /ˈproʊtəkɔːl/

protocol

プロトコル
Meaning
an official procedure or system of rules
Example
The security team followed strict protocol during the event.
セキュリティチームはイベント中に厳格なプロトコルに従いました。
B2 noun /əbˈdʒek.ʃən/

Objection

異議; 反対; 抗議;
Meaning
an expression of disagreement or disapproval; a reason for disagreeing
Example
The lawyer raised an objection during the trial.
弁護士は裁判中に異議を唱えました。
B2 noun /ˈsɜːr.tən.ti/

Certainty

確実性
Meaning
firm conviction that something is the case; the quality of being reliably true
Example
We can say with certainty that the project will be completed on time.
私たちは確実にそのプロジェクトが時間通りに完了することを言えます。
B2 adverb /ɪmˈpɔːtəntli/

importantly

重要な方法で
Meaning
in a way that is of great significance or value
Example
Importantly, the report highlights the need for immediate action.
重要な方法で、報告書は即時の行動の必要性を強調しました。
B2 noun /pliː/

Plea

請願; 要求; 弁明
Meaning
an urgent and emotional request; a defendant's formal response to a criminal charge; an excuse or justification
Example
She made a plea for help during the emergency.
緊急時に彼女は助けを求める請願をした。
B2 noun /θred/

thread

糸
Meaning
a long, thin strand of cotton, nylon, or other fibers used for sewing
Example
She used a red thread to sew the torn button back on.
彼女は赤い糸を使って壊れたボタンを縫い直しました。
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 verb /rɪˈzɪst/

resist

抵抗する
Meaning
to oppose or fight against; to withstand
Example
He could not resist the temptation.
彼は誘惑に抵抗できませんでした。
B2 adjective /slɪk/

slick

滑らかな
Meaning
Smooth, clever, or efficient, often in a way that seems superficial.
Example
He gave a slick presentation to impress the investors.
彼は投資家を感動させるために滑らかなプレゼンテーションを行った。
B2 noun /kraɪst/

christ

キリスト
Meaning
the title given to Jesus, considered the Messiah in Christianity
Example
Christ is central to Christian faith.
キリストはキリスト教信仰の中心です。
B2 noun /fɪˈlɒsəfə/

philosopher

哲学者
Meaning
a person engaged in the study of philosophy or in serious thinking about fundamental questions
Example
Socrates was a famous philosopher of ancient Greece.
ソクラテスは古代ギリシャの有名な哲学者でした。
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 noun, verb /kloʊk/

cloak

クローク
Meaning
a loose outer garment; to cover, hide, or disguise
Example
The spy cloaked his identity with a false name.
スパイは偽名で自分の身元を隠した。
B2 noun /ˌmedɪˈkeɪʃən/

medication

薬
Meaning
a drug or other form of medicine used to treat or prevent disease
Example
The doctor prescribed medication for his headache.
医者は彼の頭痛のために薬を処方した。
B2 verb /ˈnæreɪt/

narrate

物語る
Meaning
To tell a story or describe events, often in detail.
Example
She will narrate the events of her journey to the audience.
彼女は観客に自分の旅の出来事を語るでしょう。
B2 noun helθ ˈhæzərdz

health hazards

健康リスク
Meaning
Risks or dangers to physical health and well-being that can cause illness or injury.
Example
Plastic usage leads to significant health hazards.
プラスチックの使用は重大な健康リスクを引き起こします。
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 /prɪˈkɔː.ʃən/

Precaution

予防措置
Meaning
an action taken in advance to prevent something dangerous or unpleasant from happening
Example
As a precaution, we should bring extra water on the hike.
予防措置として、ハイキングに追加の水を持っていくべきです。
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 /sɑːrˈkæstɪk/

sarcastic

皮肉な
Meaning
Using irony or mockery to convey contempt or humor.
Example
She made a sarcastic remark about his cooking.
彼女は彼の料理について皮肉なコメントをしました。
B2 noun /ˈkɒləni/

colony

植民地
Meaning
a territory or community controlled by another country or group of people
Example
India was once a British colony.
インディアはかつてイギリスの植民地でした。
B2 noun /ˌnɔːrθˈiːst/

northeast

北東
Meaning
the direction between north and east; a region or area located in that direction.
Example
The storm is moving toward the northeast.
嵐は北東に向かって進んでいます。
B2 noun /kroʊ/

Crow

カラス
Meaning
a large black bird known for its intelligence and harsh call
Example
The crow cawed loudly from the tree branch.
カラスは木の枝から大きな声で鳴きました。
B2 adjective /ˌɪn.trəˈdʌk.tər.i/

introductory

導入の
Meaning
Serving as an introduction; preliminary or preparatory.
Example
The professor gave an introductory lecture on economics.
教授は経済学についての導入の講義を行いました。
B2 adverb /əˈtræktɪvli/

attractively

魅力的に
Meaning
in a pleasing or appealing way; in a manner that draws interest or admiration
Example
The room was attractively decorated with soft lights and plants.
その部屋は柔らかい照明と植物で魅力的に飾られていた。
B2 verb /ˈvaɪbreɪt/

vibrate

振動する
Meaning
To move or cause to move continuously and rapidly back and forth.
Example
The phone began to vibrate on the table.
電話がテーブルの上で振動し始めました。
B2 noun /ˈskɔːr.pi.ən/

Scorpion

サソリ
Meaning
a small creature with eight legs, two claws, and a curved tail with a poisonous sting
Example
The scorpion hid under the rock during the day.
サソリは昼間、岩の下に隠れていました。
B2 noun /dʒɔɪnt/

Joint

関節; 共同
Meaning
a point at which parts of the body are connected; shared by two or more people
Example
The joint effort of the team led to the project's success.
チームの共同の努力がプロジェクトの成功を導きました。
B2 noun /rɪˈzembləns/

Resemblance

類似
Meaning
the state of being alike or similar; similarity in appearance or character
Example
There's a strong resemblance between the two sisters.
二人の姉妹の間には強い類似があります。
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 noun /ˈmɛntɔːr/

mentor

メンター
Meaning
an experienced person who advises and guides someone less experienced
Example
She acted as a mentor for the new employees.
彼女は新しい社員のためにメンターとして活動しました。
B2 verb /ʃɛd/

shed

落ちる
Meaning
to let something fall off naturally, such as leaves, hair, or tears
Example
Trees shed their leaves in autumn.
木々は秋に葉を落とします。
B2 verb /ʌnˈtaɪ/

untie

解く
Meaning
to loosen or remove a knot or binding; to release something that is tied
Example
She untied the rope to free the boat.
彼女は船を自由にするためにロープを解いた。
B2 adjective /ɪɡˈzɔː.stɪd/

exhausted

疲れ果てた
Meaning
Extremely tired; having no energy left.
Example
Feeling exhausted after waking up is common.
目が覚めた後に疲れ果てたと感じるのはよくあることです。
B2 noun /səbˈskrɪp.ʃən/

Subscription

サブスクリプション
Meaning
a payment for regular delivery of a service or product; an arrangement to receive something regularly
Example
I canceled my Netflix subscription because I wasn't watching it enough.
私はNetflixのサブスクリプションをキャンセルしました。なぜなら、それを十分に見ていなかったからです。
B2 noun /feɪz/

Phase

段階; 変化や発展の過程での特定の期間または段階
Meaning
a distinct period or stage in a process of change or development
Example
The project is now in its final phase.
プロジェクトは現在最終段階にあります。
B2 noun ˈæmbɪəns

ambience

雰囲気
Meaning
The character and atmosphere of a place.
Example
The restaurant's ambience was relaxed and inviting, perfect for a casual dinner.
レストランの雰囲気はリラックスしていて、カジュアルなディナーに最適でした。
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 noun /reɪk/

Rake

レーキ
Meaning
a garden tool with a long handle and prongs for gathering leaves; to gather with a rake
Example
He used a rake to gather the fallen autumn leaves.
彼は落ち葉を集めるためにレーキを使いました。
B2 noun nɪˈsesɪti

necessity

必要性
Meaning
The fact of being required or indispensable; an indispensable thing.
Example
Waste management is a necessity for environmental sustainability.
廃棄物管理は環境の持続可能性にとって必要不可欠です。
B2 adjective /ˌhaɪ ˈtɛk/

high-tech

ハイテク
Meaning
using or involving advanced technology.
Example
The company produces high-tech medical devices.
その会社はハイテク医療機器を生産しています。
B2 noun /ˈaɪrəni/

irony

皮肉
Meaning
a situation that is strange or amusing because it is the opposite of what is expected; the use of words to convey the opposite meaning
Example
The irony of the situation was that the winner forgot his own prize.
その状況の皮肉は、勝者が自分の賞を忘れたことでした。
B2 noun /ˈteɪkˌɔːf/

takeoff

離陸
Meaning
The moment an aircraft leaves the ground and begins to fly; also a sudden rise or start in activity or success.
Example
The plane's takeoff was delayed due to bad weather.
悪天候のため、飛行機の離陸は遅れました。
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 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 /ˈmæm.əl/

mammal

哺乳類
Meaning
A warm-blooded animal with hair or fur, and females produce milk for their young.
Example
The whale is the largest mammal on Earth.
クジラは地球上で最も大きな哺乳類です。
B2 noun /ˈpesɪˌmɪzəm/

pessimism

ペシミズム
Meaning
A tendency to see the worst aspect of things or believe the worst will happen.
Example
Her constant pessimism made it hard to stay optimistic.
彼女の絶え間ないペシミズムは、楽観的でいるのを難しくしていた。
B2 verb /ʃʌv/

shove

押す
Meaning
to push someone or something roughly
Example
He shoved the box into the corner.
彼は箱を隅に押し込んだ。
B2 adjective /ˈkwɔːrtərli/

Quarterly

四半期ごと
Meaning
occurring every three months; relating to a quarter of a year
Example
The company publishes quarterly reports to shareholders.
会社は株主に四半期ごとの報告書を発行します。
B2 adverb /ˈʌt.ə.li/

Utterly

完全に; 絶対に; 完全に
Meaning
completely; absolutely; totally
Example
The movie was utterly boring and I fell asleep.
その映画は完全に退屈で、私は寝てしまいました。
B2 adjective ɪkˈsɛsɪv

excessive

過度の
Meaning
More than is necessary, normal, or desirable; immoderate.
Example
Excessive population growth leads to resource depletion.
過度の人口増加は資源の枯渇を引き起こします。
B2 noun /ˈpaɪ.rə.si/

Piracy

海賊行為
Meaning
the practice of attacking and robbing ships at sea; the unauthorized use or reproduction of copyrighted material
Example
Software piracy costs companies billions of dollars annually.
ソフトウェアの海賊行為は毎年企業に数十億ドルの損失をもたらします。
B2 adjective /ˌmænˈmeɪd/

manmade

人工の
Meaning
something created or built by humans rather than occurring naturally
Example
This lake is manmade, not natural.
この湖は人工のもので、自然のものではありません。
B2 verb /ˈsɪmpəθaɪz/

sympathize

同情する
Meaning
to feel sorry for someone; to understand and share someone's feelings
Example
I sympathize with your loss.
あなたの損失に同情します。
B2 verb /ˈtrɪɡər/

trigger

引き金
Meaning
To cause something to happen or start, often suddenly.
Example
The loud noise triggered the alarm system.
大きな音がアラームシステムをトリガーした。
B2 adjective, noun, verb /faʊl/

foul

Meaning
offensive to the senses; dirty or unpleasant; in sports, an unfair or illegal act
Example
The player was penalized for committing a foul.
B2 noun /səˈspens/

Suspense

サスペンス
Meaning
a feeling of excited or anxious uncertainty about what will happen
Example
The movie kept us in suspense until the very end.
映画は最後まで私たちをサスペンスの中に保ちました。
B2 conjunction /ˌɔːlˈbiː.ɪt/

albeit

それでも
Meaning
Although; even though.
Example
He finally agreed, albeit reluctantly.
彼は最終的に同意したが、それでも嫌々だった。
B2 noun /kənˈtroʊlər/

controller

コントローラー
Meaning
a person or device that manages, directs, or regulates something
Example
The game controller made it easy to play the video game.
ゲームコントローラーはビデオゲームを簡単にプレイできるようにしました。
B2 adjective /ˈstʌdid/

studied

慎重な
Meaning
carefully considered, deliberate, or planned
Example
Her response was calm and studied, not impulsive.
彼女の返答は冷静で慎重であり、衝動的ではなかった。
B2 adjective /ˈɒnɡəʊɪŋ/

ongoing

進行中
Meaning
continuing; still in progress
Example
The ongoing project will finish next month.
進行中のプロジェクトは来月終了します。
B2 verb /vaʊ/

vow

誓う
Meaning
to make a serious promise; to pledge solemnly
Example
They vowed to love each other forever.
彼らは永遠に愛し合うことを誓いました。
B2 verb /plʌndʒ/

plunge

素早く飛び込む; 急激に落ちる
Meaning
to jump or dive quickly; to fall sharply
Example
She plunged into the swimming pool.
彼女はプールに飛び込んだ。