B2 noun /djuː/

Dew

露

Meaning

tiny drops of water that form on cool surfaces at night when atmospheric water vapour condenses

Example

The morning dew glistened on the grass.

朝露が草の上で輝いていました。

B2 verb /ʃrʌɡ/

shrug

肩をすくめる

Meaning

To raise and lower the shoulders to express uncertainty or indifference.

Example

He shrugged when asked about the missing file.

彼は失われたファイルについて聞かれると肩をすくめました。

B2 noun /wiːd/

Weed

雑草

Meaning

a wild plant growing where it is not wanted; unwanted plant

Example

The garden was full of weeds that needed to be removed.

庭は雑草でいっぱいで、取り除かなければならなかった。

B2 adjective /bɪˈlʌvɪd/

beloved

愛されている

Meaning

dearly loved, highly regarded

Example

She was the beloved queen of the kingdom.

彼女は王国の愛されている女王でした。

B2 noun /truːp/

Troop

部隊

Meaning

a group of soldiers; military personnel organized as a unit

Example

The troop marched in formation across the parade ground.

その部隊は行進しながら行進場を進んだ。

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 noun /ˌreɡ.jʊˈleɪ.ʃənz/

regulations

規制

Meaning

Rules or directives made and maintained by an authority.

Example

Strict regulations ensure fair practices.

厳格な規制は公正な慣行を確保します。

B2 verb /əˈlɛdʒ/

allege

主張する

Meaning

to claim or assert something, typically without proof

Example

The witness alleged that the man was at the crime scene.

証人はその男性が犯罪現場にいたと主張した。

B2 adjective /ˈwɪəri/

Weary

疲れた; くたびれた

Meaning

feeling or showing extreme tiredness; tired and lacking energy

Example

She felt weary after working twelve hours straight.

彼女は12時間働いた後、疲れを感じました。

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 /ˈɡrʌm.pi/

Grumpy

不機嫌な; イライラした;

Meaning

bad-tempered and irritable; easily annoyed

Example

He was grumpy all morning because he didn't sleep well.

彼は朝からずっと不機嫌でした、よく眠れなかったからです。

B2 noun /ˈsɪmptəm/

symptom

症状

Meaning

a sign or indication of something, especially of an illness

Example

Fever is a common symptom of the flu.

熱はインフルエンザの一般的な症状です。

B2 verb /ɪɡˈzɔːst/

exhaust

疲れさせる

Meaning

to tire out completely; to use up resources

Example

The long journey exhausted the children.

長い旅が子供たちを疲れさせた。

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 verb /dɪsˈkʌrɪdʒ/

discourage

Meaning

to make someone less confident or enthusiastic about doing something

Example

Failure should not discourage you from trying again.

B2 verb /ˈraɪpən/

ripen

幸せ

Meaning

to become or make something ready to eat or fully developed

Example

The bananas ripened quickly in the warm weather.

彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、幸せを隠せなかった。

B2 noun /dɪˈkeɪ/

Decay

腐敗; 分解; 老化

Meaning

the process of rotting or decomposing; gradual decline or deterioration

Example

The old building showed signs of decay after years of neglect.

その古い建物は長年の無視の後、腐敗の兆しを示していた。

B2 noun /ˈtæk.tɪk/

Tactic

戦術; 戦略

Meaning

a plan or method for achieving something; a strategy used to accomplish a goal

Example

The coach used a new tactic to win the game.

コーチはゲームに勝つために新しい戦術を使いました。

B2 noun /skoʊp/

scope

範囲

Meaning

the range of one's perception, understanding, or activity

Example

The project is beyond the scope of our resources.

そのプロジェクトは私たちのリソースの範囲を超えています。

B2 noun /ˈet.ɪ.kət/

Etiquette

エチケット

Meaning

the customary code of polite behavior in society or among members of a particular profession

Example

Proper etiquette requires standing when a lady enters the room.

適切なエチケットは、女性が部屋に入るときに立ち上がることを求めます。

B2 adjective sɪnˈθet̬.ɪk

synthetic

合成の

Meaning

Made by chemical synthesis, especially to imitate a natural product; artificial.

Example

Synthetic chemicals are used in processed foods.

合成化学物質は加工食品に使用されます。

B2 verb /ˌoʊvərˈwɛlm/

overwhelm

Meaning

to overpower someone emotionally or physically; to be too much to handle

Example

She was overwhelmed with gratitude after receiving the help.

B2 adjective /ɪnˈfɔːrmətɪv/

Informative

有益な

Meaning

giving or providing useful information; educational; instructive

Example

The documentary was very informative and educational.

そのドキュメンタリーはとても有益で教育的でした。

B2 adjective /ʌnˈiːzi/

Uneasy

不安な; 心配な; 落ち着かない

Meaning

worried; anxious; uncomfortable; restless

Example

She felt uneasy about walking alone at night.

彼女は夜一人で歩くことに不安を感じていた。

B2 noun /ɪnˈθuziæst/

enthusiast

熱狂的なファン

Meaning

a person who is very interested in a particular activity or subject

Example

He is a football enthusiast and watches every match.

彼はサッカーenthusiastで、毎試合見ています。

B2 verb, noun, adjective /flʌʃ/

flush

顔を赤くする / 水で洗浄する

Meaning

to become red in the face, usually from embarrassment, heat, or excitement; to clean something with a flow of water

Example

She flushed with embarrassment when she realized her mistake.

彼女は自分のミスに気づいたとき、恥ずかしさで顔が赤くなった。

B2 noun /dæm/

Dam

ダム; 貯水池;

Meaning

a barrier constructed to hold back water and raise its level; a female parent of an animal

Example

The massive dam provides electricity and controls flooding in the region.

巨大なダムはこの地域に電力を提供し、洪水を制御します。

B2 noun /pərˈspek.tɪv/

Perspective

視点

Meaning

a particular attitude toward or way of regarding something; a point of view; the art of representing three-dimensional objects

Example

From his perspective, the decision was completely wrong.

彼の視点では、その決定は完全に間違っていた。

B2 noun /prəˈtɛktər/

protector

保護者

Meaning

a person or thing that protects someone or something

Example

The dog was seen as the family's protector.

その犬は家族の保護者と見なされていました。

B2 verb /ˈtɛmpər/

temper

調整する

Meaning

to moderate, soften, or tone down something; also to strengthen by heat treatment (as in metal).

Example

She tried to temper her criticism with kindness.

彼女は優しさで批判を和らげようとした。

B2 noun /ˈpraɪ.vət ˈtuː.tər/

Private tutor

プライベートチューター

Meaning

a teacher who gives individual instruction to a student outside of regular school

Example

The private tutor helped the student improve his math skills.

プライベートチューターは、学生が数学スキルを向上させるのを手伝いました。

B2 noun /nʌn/

Nun

修道女

Meaning

a woman who has taken vows in a religious order and lives in a convent

Example

The nun taught at the local Catholic school.

その修道女は地元のカトリック学校で教えていました。

B2 adjective /ˌfæʃ.ənd/

Outdated

時代遅れ

Meaning

obsolete; no longer current

Example

This computer software is completely outdated.

このソフトウェアは完全に時代遅れです。

B2 adjective /blænd/

bland

無味

Meaning

lacking strong features, flavor, or character; dull or uninteresting

Example

The soup was too bland for my taste.

このスープは私の好みにとっては無味でした。

B2 noun ˈkrɪp.toʊˌkɝː.ən.si

cryptocurrency

暗号通貨

Meaning

Decentralized digital currency operated using blockchain technology.

Example

Bitcoin is the most popular cryptocurrency in the market.

ビットコインは市場で最も人気のある暗号通貨です。

B2 adjective /dɪˈskriːt/

discreet

慎重な

Meaning

careful and prudent in one's speech or actions, especially to keep something confidential or avoid embarrassment

Example

She was discreet about the details of their conversation.

彼女は彼らの会話の詳細について慎重でした。

B2 verb /rɪˈstreɪn/

restrain

抑制する

Meaning

to hold back or control; to limit or restrict

Example

Please restrain your dog.

犬を制御してください。

B2 adjective /ˈlɛdʒɪslətɪv/

legislative

立法の

Meaning

relating to the making of laws

Example

The legislative body passed the new tax bill.

立法機関は新しい税法を可決しました。

B2 adjective /flɔːd/

flawed

欠陥のある

Meaning

having a mistake or fault that reduces its value or quality

Example

The flawed design of the car led to a recall.

車の欠陥のあるデザインがリコールを引き起こした。

B2 noun /ˈlænd.fɪl/

landfill

埋立地

Meaning

a site where waste material is buried under the ground

Example

The city built a new landfill to manage its growing waste problem.

その都市は増え続ける廃棄物問題を解決するために新しい埋立地を作りました。

B2 adverb /ʌnˈwɪlɪŋli/

unwillingly

不本意に

Meaning

in a way that shows reluctance or lack of desire; not willingly

Example

She unwillingly agreed to attend the meeting.

彼女は不本意に会議に出席することに同意した。

B2 adjective /ˈstuː.di.əs/

Studious

勉強熱心; 学問に没頭

Meaning

characterized by diligent study; devoted to learning

Example

She is a studious student who spends hours in the library.

彼女は図書館で何時間も過ごす勉強熱心な学生です。

B2 verb /pəˈzɛs/

possess

持つ / 所有する

Meaning

To have or own something; to hold a quality or characteristic.

Example

She possesses great talent in music.

彼女は音楽において素晴らしい才能を持っています。

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 /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 verb /swiːp/

sweep

掃く

Meaning

to clean by brushing; to move quickly and smoothly

Example

She sweeps the floor every morning.

彼女は毎朝床を掃く。

B2 verb /ɡræsp/

grasp

握る

Meaning

to grip firmly; to understand something

Example

She finally grasped the concept after the explanation.

彼女は説明の後、ついにその概念を理解しました。

B2 noun /diːp ˈkʌlər/

Deep colour

深い色

Meaning

a rich, intense, or dark shade of any color

Example

The artist used deep colours to create a dramatic effect.

アーティストはドラマチックな効果を作り出すために深い色を使いました。

B2 verb /ɪnˈveɪd/

invade

侵入する

Meaning

to enter a place or country forcefully, especially as an enemy

Example

The army invaded the neighboring country.

軍隊は隣国に侵入しました。

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 noun /ˈprɛzɪdənsi/

presidency

大統領職

Meaning

the office or position of being a president

Example

He was elected to the presidency in 2020.

彼は2020年に大統領職に選ばれました。

B2 noun /ˈpɪl.ɡrɪm/

Pilgrim

巡礼者; 旅行者

Meaning

a person who journeys to a sacred place for religious reasons; a traveler

Example

The pilgrim walked for days to reach the holy shrine.

巡礼者は聖なる神殿に到達するために何日も歩きました。

B2 adjective /ˈruː.tɪd/

Rooted

根付いた

Meaning

deeply established; firmly fixed

Example

His beliefs are deeply rooted in tradition.

彼の信念は伝統に深く根ざしている。

B2 noun /ˈbrɛkdaʊn/

breakdown

故障

Meaning

a failure or collapse of a system or machinery

Example

The car had a breakdown on the highway.

車は高速道路で故障しました。

B2 noun /træŋˈkwɪləti/

tranquility

静けさ

Meaning

the quality or state of being calm and peaceful

Example

He enjoyed the tranquility of the countryside.

彼は田舎の静けさを楽しんでいました。

B2 adverb /ˈdʒɛnjʊɪnli/

genuinely

本当に

Meaning

in a truthful and sincere way

Example

She genuinely cares about the environment.

彼女は本当に環境のことを気にかけています。

B2 noun /rɪˈbel.jən/

Rebellion

反乱

Meaning

an act of armed resistance to an established government or leader

Example

The rebellion against the king lasted for three years.

王に対する反乱は3年間続いた。

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 adjective /ɪnˈstrʌkʃənəl/

instructional

教育的な

Meaning

providing knowledge or information; intended to teach

Example

The website offers many instructional videos for beginners.

このウェブサイトは初心者向けに多くの教育的なビデオを提供しています。

B2 noun /əˌdæptəˈbɪləti/

adaptability

適応性

Meaning

The quality of being able to adjust to new conditions or circumstances

Example

Adaptability to changing environments is crucial in business.

変化する環境に適応する能力はビジネスにおいて重要です。

B2 adjective /ˌsuː.pəˈnætʃ.ər.əl/

Supernatural

超自然的な

Meaning

relating to things that cannot be explained by natural or scientific laws; beyond the normal or physical world

Example

The old house was said to have supernatural powers.

その古い家には超自然的な力があると言われていた。

B2 noun/verb ˈven.tʃər

venture

リスクのある事業、冒険、起業

Meaning

A risky or daring journey or undertaking; a business enterprise involving considerable risk.

Example

His new venture into e-commerce proved successful.

彼の新しい電子商取引のベンチャーは成功した。

B2 adjective /ˈheɪsti/

Hasty

急いだ; 慌ただしい

Meaning

done or acting with excessive speed or urgency; hurried

Example

Don't make hasty decisions when you're angry.

怒っているときに急いだ決定をしないでください。

B2 noun /ˈmɛkəˌnɪzəm/

mechanism

機構

Meaning

A system of parts working together in a machine; a process or technique for achieving something.

Example

The mechanism of the clock stopped working after years of use.

時計の機構は長年の使用後に動作を停止した。

B2 verb /ˈhezɪteɪt/

hesitate

ためらう

Meaning

to pause before acting; to be uncertain about what to do

Example

Don't hesitate to ask for help.

助けを求めることを躊躇しないでください。

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 noun /præŋk/

prank

いたずら

Meaning

A trick that is intended to be funny but not harmful.

Example

They played a harmless prank on their friend during the party.

彼らはパーティーで友達と無害ないたずらをしました。

B2 noun prɛsˈtiːʒ

prestige

名声

Meaning

Widespread respect and admiration felt for someone or something on the basis of a perception of their achievements or quality.

Example

The university has gained international prestige for its research.

その大学は研究で国際的な名声を得ました。

B2 adjective /ˈbeə.rə.bəl/

Bearable

耐えられる; 我慢できる; あまり不快で痛みのない

Meaning

able to be endured; tolerable; not too unpleasant or painful

Example

The pain became bearable after taking the medicine.

薬を飲んだ後、痛みは耐えられるようになった。

B2 noun /ɔːˈræŋ.ʊˌtæŋ/

Orang-Outang

オランウータン

Meaning

a large arboreal ape with long reddish hair, long arms, and hooked hands and feet, native to Borneo and Sumatra

Example

The orangutan swings gracefully through the forest canopy.

オランウータンは森の樹冠を優雅に渡ります。

B2 adjective /əˈbʌndənt/

abundant

豊富

Meaning

existing or available in large quantities; plentiful

Example

The garden was abundant with colorful flowers.

庭は色とりどりの花であふれていました。

B2 verb /siːz/

seize

奪う

Meaning

To take hold of suddenly and forcibly.

Example

The police managed to seize the stolen goods.

警察は盗まれた商品を押収することに成功した。

B2 adjective /ˈtɪm.ɪd/

Timid

内気; 恥ずかしがり屋

Meaning

shy and lacking confidence; easily frightened

Example

She was too timid to speak in public.

彼女は人前で話すのがあまりにも内気だった。

B2 noun /ˈmoʊ.tɪv/

Motive

動機; 理由; 刺激

Meaning

a reason for doing something; what drives someone to act

Example

The police are investigating the motive for the crime.

警察は犯罪の動機を調査しています。

B2 noun ɪˈlɪtərəsi

illiteracy

識字率の低さ

Meaning

The inability to read and write; lack of education or knowledge in a particular area.

Example

Illiteracy often leads to poverty and unemployment.

識字率の低さは貧困や失業を引き起こすことがよくあります。

B2 adjective /ʌnˈnætʃərəl/

Unnatural

不自然な

Meaning

not existing in nature; artificial; forced

Example

The actor's smile looked unnatural and forced.

俳優の笑顔は不自然で、無理をしているように見えた。

B2 noun ˈɡrætɪtjuːd

gratitude

感謝

Meaning

The quality of being thankful; readiness to show appreciation.

Example

Gratitude towards the martyrs is a moral duty.

殉教者への感謝は道徳的義務です。

B2 adjective /ɪnˈdɪf.ər.ənt/

indifferent

無関心

Meaning

having no particular interest or concern; not caring one way or another

Example

She was indifferent to the outcome of the match.

彼女は試合の結果に無関心だった。

B2 verb /drɪp/

drip

滴る

Meaning

to fall or let fall in drops

Example

Water was dripping from the broken pipe.

壊れたパイプから水が滴っていました。

B2 noun /ˈdʒuː.pɪ.tər/

Jupiter

木星; ローマ神話の主神

Meaning

the largest planet in our solar system; the chief god of Roman mythology

Example

Jupiter is known for its massive size and distinctive red spot.

ジュピターはその巨大なサイズと特徴的な赤い斑点で知られています。

B2 noun /ɔːˈtɒn.ə.məs ˈviː.ɪ.kəlz/

autonomous vehicles

自動運転車

Meaning

Vehicles that can operate and move without human intervention or control.

Example

Autonomous vehicles are revolutionizing the future of transport.

自動運転車は交通の未来を革新しています。

B2 noun trænˈspær.ən.si

transparency

透明性

Meaning

The quality of being easy to perceive or detect; openness, accountability, and honesty in governance or operations.

Example

Transparency fosters trust in governance.

透明性はガバナンスにおける信頼を促進します。

B2 noun ˌɪntəˈlektʃuəlz

intellectuals

知識人

Meaning

People possessing a highly developed intellect; scholars or academics.

Example

Intellectuals protested against the dominance.

知識人は支配に反対した。

B2 adjective /ˈɒp.ʃən.əl/

Optional

任意

Meaning

not compulsory; left to choice

Example

Wearing a tie is optional for this event.

このイベントではネクタイの着用は任意です。

B2 verb /prɪˈsiːd/

precede

先行する

Meaning

to come before something in time, order, or position

Example

A brief introduction precedes each chapter.

簡単な紹介は各章の前に来る。

B2 noun /ˈɡlæm.ər/

Glamour

魅力; 魅力的な魅力;

Meaning

an attractive or exciting quality that makes certain people or things seem appealing; alluring charm

Example

The glamour of Hollywood attracted young actors from around the world.

ハリウッドのグラマーは世界中から若い俳優を引き寄せました。

B2 phrase kəˈlek.tɪv ˈæk.ʃən

collective action

集団行動

Meaning

Action taken by a group of people working together toward a common goal or purpose.

Example

Collective action is needed to mitigate climate change.

気候変動を緩和するには、集団行動が必要です。

B2 adverb /ˈsiː.krət.li/

secretly

こっそり

Meaning

in a way that is hidden or not known by others

Example

She secretly planned a surprise party for her friend.

彼女は友達のためにこっそりサプライズパーティーを計画した。

B2 verb /slæʃ/

slash

切る

Meaning

to cut with a sharp blade; to reduce drastically

Example

The company slashed prices to attract more customers.

会社はもっと多くの顧客を引き付けるために価格を引き下げました。

B2 verb /ˈbænɪʃ/

banish

追放する

Meaning

to send someone away from a place as punishment; to get rid of

Example

The king banished the traitor from the kingdom.

王は裏切り者を王国から追放した。

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 /ˌɑːr.kiˈɑː.lə.dʒi/

archeology

考古学

Meaning

the study of human history and prehistory through excavation and analysis of artifacts and structures

Example

She decided to study archeology to learn about ancient civilizations.

彼女は古代文明について学ぶために考古学を学ぶことに決めました。

B2 noun /rɪˈfjuː.zəl/

Refusal

拒否; 拒絶

Meaning

the act of saying no to something or not accepting something

Example

His refusal to cooperate made the project more difficult.

彼の協力拒否はプロジェクトをさらに難しくした。

B2 noun ˈlɒŋ tɜːm ˈmɛm.ər.i

Long-term memory

長期記憶

Meaning

Such memory that remains stored in the brain for a long time

Example

Repeated practice helps transfer information into long-term memory.

繰り返しの練習が情報を長期記憶に転送するのを助けます。

B2 verb /ɪnˈfɜːr/

infer

Meaning

to conclude or deduce something from evidence and reasoning rather than from explicit statements

Example

From his silence, I inferred that he was not happy with the decision.

B2 adjective /ˈræp.ɪd/

Rapid

迅速な；急速な；素早い；

Meaning

happening in a short time or at a fast pace

Example

The rapid growth of technology has changed our daily lives.

テクノロジーの急速な成長は私たちの日常生活を変えました。

B2 verb /koʊˈɔːrdɪˌneɪt/

coordinate

調整する

Meaning

to organize people or things so that they work together effectively

Example

We need to coordinate our efforts to finish the project on time.

私たちはプロジェクトを時間通りに終わらせるために努力を調整する必要があります。

B2 noun /ˈboʊlər/

bowler

ボウラー

Meaning

a person who delivers the ball in cricket; also a type of hard felt hat with a rounded crown

Example

The bowler took three wickets in the first over.

ボウラーは最初のオーバーで3つのウィケットを取った。

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 noun /ˈep.ɪk/

Epic

叙事詩

Meaning

a long poem telling of heroic deeds; something heroic or grand in scale

Example

The Iliad is one of the most famous epics in world literature.

イリアスは世界文学の中で最も有名な叙事詩の一つです。

B2 noun (plural) /ˈtæk.tɪks/

tactics

戦術

Meaning

specific methods or actions used to achieve a goal, especially in military or competition

Example

The team changed their tactics to win the game.

チームは試合に勝つために戦術を変えた。

B2 noun/verb /beɪt/

bait

Meaning

Food or lure used to attract fish or animals; to deliberately provoke or annoy.

Example

He used worms as bait to catch fish.

B2 noun /ˈten.dər.nəs/

Tenderness

優しさ

Meaning

gentleness and kindness; the quality of being easily hurt or damaged

Example

The mother showed great tenderness while caring for her sick child.

母親は病気の子供を世話しながら大きな優しさを示しました。

B2 noun /dɪˈsɛnt/

descent

降下 / 祖先

Meaning

the action of moving downward, falling, or dropping; ancestry or origin

Example

The climbers began their descent from the mountain peak.

登山者は山頂から降下を始めました。

B2 noun /ˈwʊlən dres/

Woolen dress

ウールのドレス

Meaning

a dress made from wool fabric, typically worn in cold weather

Example

She wore a warm woolen dress during the winter months.

彼女は冬の月に暖かいウールのドレスを着ていました。

B2 verb /ɪnˈhæns/

enhance

向上させる

Meaning

to improve the quality, value, or extent of something

Example

The new features will enhance the user experience.

新しい機能はユーザー体験を向上させます。

B2 adjective /ˈtrɪviəl/

trivial

些細な

Meaning

Of little value or importance.

Example

He often gets upset over the most trivial matters.

彼は最も些細なことに腹を立てることがよくあります。

B2 adjective /kənˈdʒɛstɪd/

congested

渋滞

Meaning

Blocked up with too much traffic or crowding.

Example

The road was congested during rush hour.

ラッシュアワー中、道路は渋滞していました。

B2 noun rɪˈkruːt.mənt

recruitment

採用

Meaning

The action of finding new people to join an organization or support a cause.

Example

Recruitment strengthens the workforce.

採用は労働力を強化します。

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 /ˈʃɔːrt.kʌm.ɪŋ/

Shortcoming

欠点; 不足; 短所

Meaning

a fault or failure to meet a certain standard; a deficiency

Example

Despite his many talents, he has some shortcomings.

彼の多くの才能にもかかわらず、いくつかの欠点があります。

B2 noun /ɪnˈtɒlərəns/

intolerance

不寛容

Meaning

unwillingness to accept or endure beliefs, behaviors, or conditions different from one's own

Example

The leader was criticized for his intolerance toward other religions.

リーダーは他の宗教に対する不寛容さで批判されました。

B2 noun /əˈkjuːzd/

accused

被告

Meaning

a person who has been charged with a crime

Example

The accused pleaded not guilty in court.

被告人は法廷で無罪を主張しました。

B2 adjective /ˈspiː.di/

Speedy

速い; 素早い; 機敏な;

Meaning

moving or happening quickly; fast

Example

The speedy delivery service arrived within an hour.

速い配送サービスは1時間以内に到着しました。

B2 adjective /ˈkrɛd.ɪ.bəl/

credible

信頼できる

Meaning

able to be believed; convincing

Example

Her explanation was credible enough to convince the committee.

彼女の説明は委員会を納得させるのに十分信頼できるものでした。

B2 noun /plʌɡ/

plug

プラグ

Meaning

a device used to connect or block an opening

Example

She inserted the plug into the socket.

彼女はソケットにプラグを差し込みました。

B2 noun /ɪˈluː.ʒən/

Illusion

幻想

Meaning

a thing that is or is likely to be wrongly perceived or interpreted; a false idea or belief

Example

The magician created a spectacular illusion that made the elephant appear to vanish.

魔術師は壮観な幻想を作り、象が消えるように見えました。

B2 verb /kənˈfrʌnt/

confront

立ち向かう

Meaning

to face someone or something directly, especially in a challenge or conflict

Example

She had to confront her fears before making the speech.

彼女はスピーチをする前に恐怖と向き合わなければならなかった。

B2 noun /bækˈtɪəriəm/

bacterium

バクテリア

Meaning

A single microscopic organism belonging to the group of bacteria.

Example

The doctor explained that a single bacterium can multiply rapidly under the right conditions.

医者は、1つのバクテリウムが適切な条件下で急速に増殖できることを説明しました。

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 adjective /ˌsen.tɪˈmen.təl/

Sentimental

感傷的な

Meaning

having tender feelings; being emotional about memories or experiences

Example

She became sentimental when looking at old family photographs.

彼女は昔の家族写真を見て感傷的になった。