B2 verb /dɪsˈtʃɑːrdʒ/

discharge

退院

Meaning

to release or dismiss from duty; to emit or give off

Example

The hospital will discharge the patient tomorrow.

病院は明日患者を退院させる。

B2 noun /kəʊˌɔːdɪˈneɪʃən/

coordination

調整

Meaning

the process of organizing different elements to work together effectively

Example

The coordination between the teams was flawless.

チーム間の調整は完璧でした。

B2 adjective /ˈded.li/

Deadly

致命的な; 死亡の; 危険な

Meaning

causing or able to cause death; extremely dangerous; lethal

Example

The deadly poison killed the plant instantly.

致命的な毒はその植物を瞬時に殺しました。

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 adjective /kəʊˈɒpərətɪv/

cooperative

協力的

Meaning

willing to work or act together with others for a common purpose

Example

She was very cooperative during the interview process.

彼女は面接の過程で非常に協力的でした。

B2 noun /ˈmɔɪs.tʃər/

Moisture

湿気

Meaning

water or dampness that exists in small amounts in the air or on a surface

Example

The skin cream helps retain moisture.

スキンクリームは湿気を保持するのに役立ちます。

B2 noun /ˈmɒlɪkjuːl/

molecule

分子

Meaning

The smallest unit of a chemical compound that retains its chemical properties.

Example

A water molecule is made up of two hydrogen atoms and one oxygen atom.

水分子は2つの水素原子と1つの酸素原子で構成されています。

B2 noun ɪnˈhɑːns.mənt

enhancement

向上

Meaning

An increase or improvement in quality, value, or extent.

Example

Enhancement of education quality is vital.

教育の質の向上は非常に重要です。

B2 verb /ˈdɛvəˌsteɪt/

devastate

荒廃させる

Meaning

to cause severe and overwhelming destruction or damage

Example

The hurricane devastated the coastal town.

ハリケーンは沿岸の町を荒廃させた。

B2 adjective /ˈnoʊ.bəl/

Noble

高貴な

Meaning

having high moral qualities; honorable; generous; of aristocratic birth

Example

His noble actions helped many people in need.

彼の高貴な行いは困っている多くの人々を助けた。

B2 adjective /əˈbrʌpt/

abrupt

突然

Meaning

Sudden or unexpected, often without warning.

Example

The car came to an abrupt stop in the middle of the road.

車は道路の中央で急停車しました。

B2 noun /ˈæftərˌlaɪf/

afterlife

Meaning

Life or existence that some believe continues after physical death.

Example

Many cultures have different beliefs about the afterlife.

B2 adjective spekˈtækjʊlər

spectacular

壮大な

Meaning

Beautiful in a dramatic and eye-catching way; very impressive.

Example

The launch of the spacecraft was a spectacular event.

宇宙船の発射は壮観なイベントでした。

B2 noun /roʊˈteɪʃən/

Rotation

回転; 回転運動; 自転

Meaning

the action of rotating around an axis or center; a single turn

Example

The Earth's rotation takes 24 hours to complete.

地球の回転は24時間かかります。

B2 noun /moʊˈmɛn.təm/

momentum

勢い

Meaning

The quantity of motion of a moving body; the impetus and driving force gained by the development of a process or course of events.

Example

The company gained momentum after launching a new product.

会社は新しい製品を発売した後、勢いを得ました。

B2 noun ˈɡrævɪti

gravity

重力

Meaning

The force that attracts a body toward the center of the earth, or toward any other physical body having mass.

Example

Gravity pulls objects towards the Earth's surface.

重力は物体を地球の表面に引き寄せます。

B2 noun, verb /ˈblækmeɪl/

blackmail

脅迫する

Meaning

the act of demanding money or advantage by threatening to reveal secrets; to force someone to act by using such threats

Example

He tried to blackmail her by threatening to reveal the documents.

彼は書類を公表すると脅して彼女を脅迫しようとした。

B2 noun /ˈpref.ər.əns/

Preference

優先

Meaning

a greater liking for one alternative over another or others

Example

She has a preference for classical music over pop music.

彼女はポップ音楽よりもクラシック音楽を好む。

B2 noun /ˈloʊ.təs/

Lotus

蓮

Meaning

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

Example

The lotus flower blooms beautifully in the quiet pond.

蓮の花は静かな池で美しく咲きます。

B2 adjective /naɪˈiːv/

naive

無邪気

Meaning

Having a lack of experience or sophistication; overly innocent or trusting.

Example

She was naive to believe the scammer’s story.

彼女は詐欺師の話を信じるには無邪気すぎた。

B2 noun /ˌsɪmjuˈleɪʃən/

simulation

シミュレーション

Meaning

the imitation of a situation or process

Example

The simulation helped the students understand the complex theory.

シミュレーションは学生が複雑な理論を理解するのを助けました。

B2 adjective /ˌsɪstəˈmætɪk/

systematic

体系的

Meaning

Done or acting according to a fixed plan or system; methodical.

Example

The company took a systematic approach to solving the issue.

その会社は問題を解決するために体系的なアプローチを採用しました。

B2 noun /spæm/

spam

スパム

Meaning

unsolicited or unwanted electronic communication, typically in the form of email

Example

My inbox is full of spam emails that I need to delete.

私の受信箱はスパムメールでいっぱいで、削除する必要があります。

B2 noun/verb /swɔːrm/

swarm

群れ

Meaning

A large group of insects or people moving together.

Example

A swarm of bees surrounded the tree.

一群の蜂が木の周りを囲んでいました。

B2 noun /ˈpæθweɪ/

pathway

小道

Meaning

a route or course along which something travels or progresses

Example

The narrow pathway led to the hidden garden.

狭い小道が隠れた庭へと続いていた。

B2 verb /fɔːrdʒ/

forge

鍛造する、偽造する

Meaning

to create or shape something, often with effort or skill; also to counterfeit or fake something

Example

The blacksmith forged a strong sword from the iron.

鍛冶屋は鉄から強力な剣を鍛えました。

B2 adjective /kənˈdɪʃ.ən.əl/

Conditional

条件付き; 条件に依存する

Meaning

dependent on certain conditions; not absolute

Example

The job offer is conditional upon passing the background check.

その仕事のオファーは、バックグラウンドチェックに合格することが条件です。

B2 noun /kənˈstreɪnt/

constraint

制約

Meaning

a limitation or restriction

Example

Time is the biggest constraint in completing the project.

プロジェクトを完了するための最大の制約は時間です。

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 adverb /ˈsɒftli/

softly

静かにまたは穏やかに

Meaning

in a gentle or quiet way.

Example

She spoke softly so as not to wake the baby.

赤ちゃんを起こさないように静かに話しました。

B2 adjective /ˌɪrɪˈzɪstəbəl/

Irresistible

抗し難い

Meaning

too attractive and tempting to be resisted; impossible to resist

Example

The chocolate cake was absolutely irresistible.

チョコレートケーキは絶対に抵抗できないほど魅力的だった。

B2 adjective /rɪˈɡret.ə.bəl/

Regrettable

残念な; 失望させる; 悲しい

Meaning

causing or deserving regret; unfortunate; deplorable

Example

It is regrettable that so many talented people left the company.

こんなに多くの才能ある人々が会社を辞めたのは残念です。

B2 noun /swiːt/

suite

スイート

Meaning

a set of rooms designated for one person's or family's use or for a particular purpose

Example

They stayed in the presidential suite at the hotel.

彼らはホテルの大統領スイートに宿泊していました。

B2 noun /reɪˈʒiːm/

regime

政権

Meaning

a system or form of government, often authoritarian

Example

The military regime controlled the country for decades.

軍事政権は数十年間国を支配していました。

B2 noun/verb /pɜːrk/

perk

特典

Meaning

A benefit or advantage associated with a job; or to become more lively or cheerful.

Example

One of the perks of working here is free lunch every Friday.

ここで働くことの特典の一つは、毎週金曜日に無料ランチが提供されることです。

B2 noun /ˈkʌs.tə.mər rɪˈten.ʃən/

Customer Retention

顧客維持

Meaning

The ability of a company or product to retain its customers over some specified period.

Example

High customer retention increases business sustainability.

高い顧客維持率は、ビジネスの持続可能性を高めます。

B2 adjective /ɪnˈvɪz.ə.bəl/

Invisible

見えない

Meaning

unable to be seen; not visible to the eye

Example

The bacteria are invisible without a microscope.

細菌は顕微鏡なしでは見えません。

B2 adjective /dɪˈbeɪtəbl̩/

debatable

議論の余地がある

Meaning

open to discussion or doubt; not certain

Example

It is debatable whether the policy will work.

その政策が機能するかどうかは議論の余地がある。

B2 adjective /ˈskeptɪkəl/

Sceptical

懐疑的な; 疑わしい; 何かの真実に疑問を抱く

Meaning

having doubts; not easily convinced; questioning the truth of something

Example

Many scientists remain sceptical about the new theory.

多くの科学者が新しい理論に対して懐疑的な立場を取っている。

B2 verb /ˈbætər/

batter

繰り返し打つ

Meaning

To strike repeatedly with force.

Example

The waves battered the shoreline all night.

波が一晩中海岸を打ちました。

B2 adjective /prəˈvɪʒənəl/

Provisional

仮の

Meaning

arranged for the present; temporary; subject to later confirmation

Example

The provisional agreement will be reviewed next month.

仮の合意は来月レビューされます。

B2 adjective /ɪmˈper.ə.tɪv/

imperative

命令形

Meaning

Of vital importance; crucial; giving or expressing a command.

Example

It is imperative to address the climate crisis immediately.

気候危機に直ちに対処することがインペラティブです。

B2 adverb /rɪˈɡɑrdləs/

regardless

関係なく

Meaning

without paying attention to the current situation or condition

Example

She will go to the party regardless of the weather.

彼女は天気に関係なくパーティーに行きます。

B2 noun /əˈstɒnɪʃmənt/

astonishment

驚き

Meaning

Great surprise or amazement.

Example

She looked at the magician with astonishment.

彼女は魔法使いを驚きの目で見つめた。

B2 verb /rɪˈnuː/

renew

Meaning

to make something new again or extend its period of validity

Example

I need to renew my passport before traveling.

B2 adjective /ˌɛm.pəˈθɛ.tɪk/

empathetic

共感的

Meaning

Showing ability to understand and share feelings of others.

Example

She was empathetic towards her friend's struggles.

彼女は友人の苦しみに共感的でした。

B2 noun ˈmɒn.ə.ki

monarchy

君主制

Meaning

A form of government with a monarch at the head, where supreme power is held by a single person such as a king or queen.

Example

The monarchy was abolished during the revolution.

革命の間に君主制は廃止されました。

B2 noun /ˈæsɪd/

acid

酸

Meaning

a chemical substance that reacts with bases and has a sour taste

Example

Lemons contain citric acid.

レモンにはクエン酸が含まれています。

B2 noun /ˈhæb.ɪ.tæt/

habitat

生息地

Meaning

The natural environment where an organism lives and meets its needs.

Example

The polar bear's natural habitat is the Arctic region.

ホッキョクグマの自然な生息地は北極地域です。

B2 interjection /ˈbrɑː.voʊ/

bravo

ブラボー

Meaning

used to express approval, admiration, or praise

Example

The audience shouted 'Bravo!' after the stunning performance.

観客は素晴らしいパフォーマンスの後で「ブラボー！」と叫びました。

B2 noun /ˌreɡ.jʊˈlær.ɪ.ti/

Regularity

規則正しさ

Meaning

the quality of being regular; occurring at fixed intervals or in a consistent pattern

Example

The regularity of his exercise routine helped him stay healthy.

彼の運動習慣の規則正しさが健康を維持するのに役立ちました。

B2 adjective /njuːˈmɛrɪkəl/

numerical

数値的

Meaning

relating to or expressed in numbers

Example

The report provides numerical data on population growth.

その報告書は人口増加に関する数値データを提供しています。

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 noun ˌæs.pɪˈreɪ.ʃən

aspiration

志望

Meaning

A hope or ambition of achieving something, a strong desire or goal to achieve something.

Example

His aspiration is to become a successful entrepreneur.

彼のアスピレーションは成功した起業家になることです。

B2 noun /wæks/

Wax

ワックス

Meaning

a solid substance that melts when heated, used for making candles and polishing

Example

She used candle wax to seal the old letter.

彼女は古い手紙を封印するためにキャンドルのワックスを使いました。

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 verb /səbˈtrækt/

subtract

引く

Meaning

to take away a number or amount from another number or amount

Example

If you subtract 5 from 10, you get 5.

もし10から5を引いたら、5が得られます。

B2 adjective strəˈtiː.dʒɪk

strategic

戦略的

Meaning

Relating to the identification of long-term or overall aims and interests and the means of achieving them.

Example

Strategic policies enhance competitiveness.

戦略的な政策は競争力を高めます。

B2 adverb /ˈsmɑːt.li/

Smartly

賢く; スタイリッシュに; 速く

Meaning

in a clever or intelligent way; neatly and stylishly; quickly

Example

He was smartly dressed for the business meeting.

彼はビジネスミーティングのためにスマートに服を着ていました。

B2 adjective /ˈpreɪz.wɜː.ði/

Praiseworthy

賞賛に値する

Meaning

deserving praise; commendable; admirable

Example

Her charitable work is truly praiseworthy.

彼女の慈善活動は本当に賞賛に値します。

B2 noun /tʃʌŋk/

chunk

塊 / 断片

Meaning

a thick or solid piece of something

Example

She cut the cake into large chunks.

彼女はケーキを大きな塊に切った。

B2 adjective /ˈmʌd.i/

muddy

泥だらけ

Meaning

covered in or full of mud; unclear or confused

Example

The children came back with muddy shoes after playing outside.

子供たちは外で遊んだ後、泥だらけの靴で帰ってきました。

B2 noun /ˈrɪb.ən/

ribbon

リボン

Meaning

a long, narrow strip of fabric used for tying or decoration

Example

She tied her hair with a red ribbon.

彼女は赤いリボンで髪を結びました。

B2 verb /əˈveɪl/

avail

利用する

Meaning

to make use of something; to be of use or benefit

Example

You should avail yourself of this opportunity.

この機会を利用すべきです。

B2 noun /ˈdeɪtəbeɪs/

database

データベース

Meaning

a structured collection of data stored and accessed electronically

Example

The company's customer details are stored in a secure database.

会社の顧客情報は安全なデータベースに保存されています。

B2 noun /ˌmʌltɪplɪˈkeɪʃən/

multiplication

掛け算

Meaning

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

Example

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

掛け算は算数の基本的な計算です。

B2 adjective /ˈstʌnɪŋ/

stunning

驚くべき

Meaning

extremely impressive or attractive

Example

The view from the top of the mountain was absolutely stunning.

山の頂上からの景色は本当に驚くべきものでした。

B2 adjective /ʌn.rɪˈleɪ.tɪd/

Unrelated

無関係な; 関連していない

Meaning

having no connection or relationship; not connected by family ties

Example

The two incidents were completely unrelated to each other.

二つの出来事は完全に無関係だった。

B2 noun /ɪɡˌzædʒ.əˈreɪ.ʃən/

Exaggeration

誇張

Meaning

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

Example

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

彼が捕まえた魚についての話は明らかに誇張だった。

B2 noun/verb /rɪˈmɑːrk/

remark

発言

Meaning

something that is said; a comment

Example

She made a remark about the weather.

彼女は天気について発言した。

B2 noun, verb, adjective /ræŋk/

rank

ランク

Meaning

A position in a hierarchy; to place in order according to importance or quality.

Example

She quickly rose to a senior rank in the company.

彼女は会社で素早く上級ランクに昇進しました。

B2 verb /ˌdɪsəˈpruːv/

disapprove

反対する

Meaning

to have a negative opinion about something; to consider something wrong or bad

Example

Many parents disapprove of smoking.

多くの親は喫煙を反対しています。

B2 noun /ˈfriːdəm ˌfaɪtər/

freedom fighter

自由の戦士

Meaning

a person who takes part in an armed or political struggle to achieve freedom or independence for their people or country

Example

The freedom fighter dedicated his life to the liberation of his homeland.

その自由の戦士は祖国の解放のために人生を捧げた。

B2 noun /ˈɜːrnər/

earner

稼ぐ人

Meaning

A person who earns money through work or business

Example

She is the primary earner in her family.

彼女は家族の主要な稼ぐ人です。

B2 noun /ɡriːn ˈtʃɪl.i/

Green Chili

青唐辛子

Meaning

unripe chili pepper that is green in color and has a spicy taste

Example

She added chopped green chili to the salad for extra heat.

彼女はサラダに追加の辛さを加えるために切った青唐辛子を加えた。

B2 noun fəˈtiːɡ

fatigue

疲労

Meaning

Physical or mental exhaustion due to prolonged exertion or mental stress

Example

Lack of sleep leads to extreme fatigue.

睡眠不足は極度の疲労を引き起こします。

B2 adverb /ˈsoʊʃəli/

socially

社会的に

Meaning

in a way that relates to society or social interaction

Example

He is very active socially and attends many events.

彼は社会的に非常に活発で、多くのイベントに参加しています。

B2 noun ˈaʊt.pʊt

output

生産量

Meaning

The amount of something produced by a person, machine, or industry.

Example

Climate change reduces agricultural output.

気候変動は農業の生産量を減少させます。

B2 noun /fɪɡ/

Fig

いちじく

Meaning

a soft sweet fruit that is purple or green on the outside and has many small seeds

Example

The fig tree in our backyard produces delicious fruits every summer.

私たちの庭のいちじくの木は毎年夏に美味しい果物を生産します。

B2 noun ˈænsɛstərz

Ancestors

先祖

Meaning

A person from whom one is descended; a forefather.

Example

The family tree shows the names of all ancestors.

家族の木はすべての先祖の名前を示しています。

B2 noun ˌiːkəˈlɒdʒɪkəl ˈbæləns

ecological balance

エコロジカルバランス

Meaning

A state of dynamic equilibrium within a community of organisms.

Example

Maintaining ecological balance is essential for a sustainable planet.

エコロジカルバランスを保つことは、持続可能な惑星にとって不可欠です。

B2 noun /ˈklɪərəns/

clearance

許可 / 承認

Meaning

official permission or authorization; the removal of something unwanted; the distance between two objects

Example

The pilot received clearance to land the plane.

パイロットは着陸許可を受けました。

B2 noun /ˈtiːmmeɪt/

teammate

チームメイト

Meaning

a member of the same team

Example

He congratulated his teammate after scoring the goal.

彼はゴールを決めた後、チームメイトにお祝いを言いました。

B2 verb /ˈdɪkteɪt/

dictate

口述する

Meaning

to say words aloud for someone to write down; to give orders

Example

The boss dictates letters to his secretary.

ボスは秘書に手紙を口述します。

B2 noun ˈɡeɪm.pleɪ

gameplay

ゲームプレイ

Meaning

The tactical aspects of a game, such as its plot and the way it is played.

Example

The team's gameplay was innovative.

チームのゲームプレイは革新的でした。

B2 noun /əˈroʊmə/

aroma

香り

Meaning

A pleasant, distinctive smell.

Example

The aroma of freshly baked bread filled the kitchen.

焼きたてのパンの香りがキッチンに広がった。

B2 noun /ɪnˈrɪtʃ.mənt/

enrichment

豊かさ

Meaning

The action of improving or enhancing the quality or value of something.

Example

Cultural enrichment fosters a deeper understanding of traditions.

文化的な豊かさは伝統への深い理解を促進します。

B2 noun /ˈrɒbər/

robber

強盗

Meaning

a person who steals property from others, often using force or threat

Example

The robber was caught after a quick police chase.

素早い警察の追跡の後、強盗は捕まった。

B2 adjective /dɪsˈɡreɪsfəl/

Disgraceful

恥ずべき; 不名誉な; 非難に値する

Meaning

shameful; bringing dishonor; worthy of condemnation

Example

His disgraceful behavior shocked everyone at the party.

彼の恥ずべき行動はパーティーでみんなを驚かせました。

B2 adjective /ˈsɜːrkjələr/

circular

円形の

Meaning

shaped like a circle; round in form

Example

The kids sat in a circular arrangement around the campfire.

子供たちはキャンプファイヤーの周りに円形の配置で座っていました。

B2 noun /ˈkɒmɜːs/

commerce

商業

Meaning

the activity of buying and selling goods and services

Example

International commerce has expanded significantly in recent years.

国際商業は近年顕著に拡大しています。

B2 adjective /ʌnˈtʃeɪndʒɪŋ/

unchanging

変わらない

Meaning

remaining the same over time; not changing

Example

Her love for her family was unchanging throughout the years.

彼女の家族への愛は何年にもわたって変わらなかった。

B2 noun /ˈbʌn.dəl/

Bundle

束; バンドル

Meaning

a collection of things or quantity of material tied or wrapped up together

Example

The mailman delivered a bundle of letters to our house.

郵便配達員は家に手紙の束を届けました。

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 noun ˌɪn.təˈven.ʃən

intervention

介入

Meaning

The action or process of intervening; involvement in a situation to improve or help it.

Example

The intervention of the UN was crucial in resolving the conflict.

国連の介入は紛争を解決する上で重要だった。

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 adjective /ˌʌnkənˈvɛnʃənl/

unconventional

型破りの

Meaning

not based on or conforming to what is generally done or believed

Example

Her unconventional approach to teaching inspired her students to think creatively.

彼女の型破りの教育アプローチは、生徒たちに創造的に考えるよう促しました。

B2 noun /ˌriː.ɪnˈfɔːrs.mənt/

reinforcement

強化

Meaning

Strengthening or supporting something, especially behavior or learning.

Example

Positive reinforcement helps in learning.

積極的な強化は学習に役立ちます。

B2 noun /ˈpjʊə.rɪ.ti/

Purity

純粋さ; 清潔さ; 汚染からの自由

Meaning

the state of being pure; cleanness or freedom from contamination

Example

The purity of the mountain water was remarkable.

山の水の純粋さは注目に値しました。

B2 adjective ˈɛvɪdənt

evident

明白な

Meaning

Clearly seen or understood; obvious.

Example

The result was evident.

結果は明らかだった。

B2 verb /buːm/

boom

轟音

Meaning

to make a loud deep sound; to grow or increase rapidly

Example

The thunder boomed across the sky.

雷が空を鳴り響かせた。

B2 adjective trænsˈfɔːr.mə.tɪv

transformative

変革的

Meaning

Something that has a profound impact and creates something new.

Example

The new education system is highly transformative.

新しい教育システムは非常に変革的です。

B2 noun /ˈwɪzərd/

Wizard

魔法使い

Meaning

a man who is supposed to have magical powers; a person who is very skilled in a particular area

Example

The wizard performed amazing magic tricks.

その魔法使いは驚くべき魔法のトリックを披露しました。

B2 noun /ˈrɛlɪvəns/

relevance

mathematical

数学的

Meaning

relating to mathematics or the use of mathematics

Example

The mathematical equation was difficult to solve.

その数学的な方程式は解くのが難しかった。

B2 adverb /ʌnˈnesəserəli/

Unnecessarily

不必要に

Meaning

to a greater extent than is needed; without necessity

Example

Don't worry unnecessarily about the exam.

試験について不必要に心配しないでください。

B2 verb /bleɪz/

blaze

燃え上がる炎

Meaning

to burn brightly or powerfully

Example

The fire blazed for hours before it was brought under control.

火は何時間も燃え続け、制御下に置かれるまで続いた。

B2 adjective /ʌnˈɡreɪt.fəl/

Ungrateful

恩知らず

Meaning

not feeling or showing thanks for something done or given; not appreciating kindness

Example

She felt he was ungrateful for all the help she had given him.

彼女は、彼が彼女が与えたすべての助けに対して恩知らずだと感じた。

B2 adjective /ˈnoʊtɪsəbl/

noticeable

顕著な

Meaning

Easily seen, observed, or recognized.

Example

There was a noticeable improvement in her performance.

彼女のパフォーマンスには顕著な改善がありました。

B2 adjective ˌriːprəˈdʌktɪv

reproductive

繁殖に関する

Meaning

Relating to the reproduction of offspring.

Example

The reproductive cycle of pests can cause rapid infestations.

害虫の生殖サイクルは迅速な感染を引き起こす可能性があります。

B2 noun /səˈraʊn.dɪŋz/

surroundings

周囲

Meaning

The area around a person, place, or thing.

Example

She quickly adapted to her new surroundings.

彼女は新しい環境にすぐに適応しました。

B2 noun /dʒet/

Jet

ジェット機

Meaning

a rapid stream of liquid, gas, or flame; an aircraft powered by jet engines

Example

The jet took off smoothly and reached cruising altitude quickly.

ジェットは滑らかに離陸し、すぐに巡航高度に達しました。

B2 adjective /ˌfjuːtʃəˈrɪstɪk/

futuristic

未来的な

Meaning

Having or involving very modern technology or design that is advanced beyond what is currently available

Example

Futuristic technologies are transforming industries worldwide.

未来的な技術は、世界中の産業を変革しています。

B2 adjective /ˈlaɪf.lɒŋ/

lifelong

生涯

Meaning

Lasting or existing for the whole of a person's life.

Example

They remained lifelong friends.

彼らは生涯の友人でした。

B2 adjective əˈstaʊn.dɪŋ

astounding

驚くべき、衝撃的な、すばらしい

Meaning

Surprisingly impressive or notable; causing shock or surprise.

Example

The magician's astounding tricks left the audience speechless.

魔法使いの驚くべきトリックは観客を言葉を失わせました。

B2 adjective ˈsiːm.ləs

seamless

シームレス

Meaning

A process or service that works without any interruption.

Example

A seamless checkout process improves user satisfaction.

シームレスなチェックアウトプロセスは、ユーザーの満足度を向上させます。

B2 noun /ˈɡeɪt.weɪ/

Gateway

ゲートウェイ; 入り口

Meaning

an entrance or opening that provides access to a place; a means of achieving a particular state or condition

Example

The ancient stone gateway served as the entrance to the magnificent palace.

古代の石のゲートウェイは壮大な宮殿の入り口として機能しました。

B2 noun /ˌærɪˈstɑːkrəsi/

aristocracy

貴族階級

Meaning

a class of people holding exceptional rank and privileges, especially hereditary nobility

Example

The aristocracy often had influence over political decisions.

貴族階級はしばしば政治的決定に影響を与えた。

B2 verb dɪˈtɪrɪəˌreɪts

deteriorates

悪化する

Meaning

To become progressively worse; to decline in quality, condition, or strength.

Example

The quality of air deteriorates due to pollution.

汚染によって大気の質が悪化する。

B2 adjective /ʌnˈsuːtəbl/

Unsuitable

不適切; 不適当

Meaning

not fitting or appropriate for a particular purpose or situation

Example

This formal dress is unsuitable for a casual beach party.

このフォーマルなドレスはカジュアルなビーチパーティには不適切です。

B2 noun ˈvaɪtəl rɪˈsɔːrsɪz

vital resources

重要な資源

Meaning

Essential assets or supplies that are crucial for survival and development.

Example

Water is one of Bangladesh's vital resources.

水はバングラデシュの重要な資源の一つです。