C1 adjective /dɪsˈkɔːrdənt/

discordant

不協和音

Meaning

disagreeing or clashing; harsh and jarring in sound

Example

The discordant notes of the band hurt our ears.

バンドの不協和音の音が私たちの耳を痛めました。

C1 noun /ˈpɛdlər/

peddler

行商

Meaning

a person who sells goods, often traveling from place to place

Example

The peddler walked through the village selling fresh fruits.

行商人は村を歩きながら、新鮮な果物を売っていました。

C1 adjective /ˈdɛkədənt/

decadent

堕落的, 贅沢な

Meaning

Characterized by or reflecting a state of moral or cultural decline; excessively self-indulgent.

Example

The party was filled with decadent luxury and excess.

パーティーは堕落的な贅沢と過剰で満たされていました。

C1 noun ˌɪnsjʊˈleɪʃən

insulation

絶縁

Meaning

Material used to prevent heat, sound, or electricity from being transmitted from one area to another.

Example

Insulation of food storage areas can prevent pests from entering.

食品保管エリアの絶縁は、害虫が侵入するのを防ぐことができます。

C1 exclamation /juˈriːkə/

eureka

ユーレカ!

Meaning

An exclamation used to express a sudden discovery or realization.

Example

When the solution finally came to him, he shouted, 'Eureka!'

解決策がついに彼に浮かんだとき、彼は叫んだ。 'ユーレカ!'

C1 verb /ɪnˈdʌkt/

induct

Meaning

to formally admit someone into a position, organization, or office

Example

She was inducted into the university's honor society.

C1 verb /dɪˈmiːn/

demean

侮辱する

Meaning

to cause someone to lose dignity or respect

Example

The manager demeaned his employees with rude remarks.

マネージャーは粗野なコメントで社員を侮辱しました。

C1 verb /ɪnˈtrɛntʃ/

entrench

堅固にする

Meaning

To establish something so firmly that it is difficult to change.

Example

The company entrenched its position in the market through innovation.

その企業は革新を通じて市場での地位を固めました。

C1 adjective /ˌɪrɪˈspɛktɪv/

Irrespective

無視して; 問わず

Meaning

without taking something into account; regardless of

Example

All students will be treated equally, irrespective of their background.

すべての学生は、背景に関係なく平等に扱われます。

C1 noun /ˈskævɪndʒər/

scavenger

死肉食者 / ゴミ収集者

Meaning

an animal or person that feeds on dead or discarded material

Example

Vultures are natural scavengers that clean up the environment.

ハゲワシは自然のスカベンジャーで、環境をきれいにします。

C1 noun /ˈhɪntərlænd/

hinterland

内陸地域

Meaning

The remote or less developed areas away from the coast or a city.

Example

The farmers came from the rural hinterland to sell their produce in the city.

農民たちは地方の内陸地域から来て、都市で自分たちの農産物を販売しました。

C1 noun /ɒpˈtɒmɪtrɪst/

optometrist

オプトメトリスト

Meaning

A healthcare professional who examines eyes and prescribes corrective lenses.

Example

The optometrist prescribed new glasses for her.

オプトメトリストは彼女に新しい眼鏡を処方しました。

C1 noun /braɪn/

brine

塩水

Meaning

Water saturated with salt, often used for preserving food.

Example

The olives were stored in brine to keep them fresh.

オリーブは新鮮さを保つために塩水に保存されました。

C1 verb /dɪˈteɪn/

detain

Meaning

to keep someone from proceeding; to hold back, especially by official authority

Example

The police detained the suspect for questioning.

C1 noun /ˈdʒækˌfruːt/

Jackfruit

ジャックフルーツ

Meaning

a large tropical fruit with a spiky exterior and sweet flesh inside

Example

The jackfruit is the largest tree fruit in the world.

ジャックフルーツは世界で一番大きな木の果物です。

C1 adverb/adjective /vɜːˈbeɪ.tɪm/

verbatim

文字通りまたは逐語的に

Meaning

In exactly the same words as were used originally; word for word repetition.

Example

She repeated his instructions verbatim to avoid errors.

彼女は誤りを避けるために彼の指示を文字通り繰り返しました。

C1 adjective /ˈɪnbɔːrn/

Inborn

生まれつきの; 生来の; 内在的な

Meaning

existing from birth; natural; inherent

Example

She has an inborn talent for music.

彼女は音楽のための生まれつきの才能を持っています。

C1 noun /ˌɪndɪɡˈneɪʃən/

indignation

憤慨

Meaning

Strong displeasure or anger caused by something unjust, offensive, or insulting.

Example

Public indignation grew after the unfair verdict.

不公平な判決の後で、公衆の憤慨が高まった。

C1 adjective /ˈdɪn.dʒi/

Dingy

汚れていて暗い; 色が鈍い

Meaning

dark and dirty; gloomy; dull in color

Example

The old building had dingy walls that needed painting.

古い建物は、塗装が必要な汚れた壁を持っていた。

C1 noun /trænsˈfɜːrər/

transferrer

譲渡者

Meaning

A person who transfers something, such as property, rights, or responsibilities, to another.

Example

The transferrer is responsible for ensuring the property is legally passed on.

譲渡者は、財産が法的に移転されることを確認する責任があります。

C1 verb /aɪˈdiː.ə.laɪz/

idealize

理想化する

Meaning

To regard or represent something as perfect or better than it really is.

Example

Children often idealize their parents.

子供たちはしばしば親を理想化します。

C1 adjective /ˈɜːrθi/

earthy

土のような / シンプル

Meaning

resembling or suggestive of earth or soil; simple, natural, and sometimes coarse

Example

The dish had a rich, earthy flavor from the mushrooms.

その料理はきのこからの豊かな土のような味がしました。

C1 noun ˌnæn.oʊ.tekˈnɒl.ə.dʒi

nanotechnology

ナノテクノロジー

Meaning

The branch of technology that deals with dimensions and tolerances of less than 100 nanometers.

Example

Nanotechnology is advancing medical treatments.

ナノテクノロジーは医療治療の進歩を促進しています。

C1 adjective + noun এক্সেসিভ স্ট্রেইন

excessive strain

過度のストレス

Meaning

An amount of physical pressure or stress that is more than what is normal or acceptable.

Example

Excessive strain on fingers can cause musculoskeletal issues.

指に過度のストレスがかかると、筋骨格の問題を引き起こす可能性があります。

C1 noun, verb /klɒt/

clot

血栓

Meaning

a thick mass of coagulated liquid, especially blood; to form such a mass.

Example

The doctor removed a blood clot from the patient.

医者は患者から血栓を取り除きました。

C1 verb /ˈbəʊl.stər/

bolster

強化する

Meaning

To support or strengthen; to prop up.

Example

The new policy aims to bolster economic growth.

新しい政策は経済成長を強化することを目的としています。

C1 adjective /ɪmˈpɑːrʃəl/

Impartial

公正; 中立的

Meaning

treating all sides fairly; unbiased; neutral

Example

A good judge must remain impartial throughout the trial.

優れた裁判官は裁判中に公正を保たなければなりません。

C1 noun /fəˈsɑːd/

facade

ファサード

Meaning

The front of a building; a false or superficial appearance

Example

The building's glass facade reflected the sunset.

建物のガラスのファサードは日没を反映していた。

C1 adjective draʊt rɪˈzɪs.tənt

drought-resistant

耐乾燥

Meaning

Able to survive and grow despite limited water availability or drought conditions.

Example

Drought-resistant crops can survive in arid conditions.

耐乾燥作物は乾燥した条件でも生き残ることができます。

C1 adjective /dɪˈbeɪst/

debased

劣化した

Meaning

having lost quality, value, or moral character

Example

The debased currency lost the trust of the people.

劣化した通貨は人々の信頼を失った。

C1 adverb /ˌmæθəˈmætɪkli/

mathematically

数学的に

Meaning

in a way that relates to mathematics; using numbers, formulas, or logical calculation

Example

The problem can be solved mathematically rather than by guesswork.

その問題は推測ではなく数学的に解決できる。

C1 noun /ˈbeɪlɪf/

bailiff

裁判所の執行官

Meaning

An official who keeps order in a court, carries out court orders, or collects debts.

Example

The bailiff asked everyone to rise as the judge entered the courtroom.

裁判官が法廷に入ったとき、執行官は皆に立ち上がるように言いました。

C1 noun, adjective /dɪˈrɪvətɪv/

derivative

派生物

Meaning

Something that is based on another source; in math, a measure of how a function changes.

Example

The film was criticized for being too derivative of earlier works.

その映画は、前の作品を模倣しすぎて批判されました。

C1 noun /ˈtriːkəl/

treacle

濃厚で甘いシロップ

Meaning

A thick, sweet syrup; excessively sentimental speech or writing.

Example

She poured treacle over the pancakes.

彼女はパンケーキにシロップをかけた。

C1 noun /ˌrɛspɪˈreɪʃən/

respiration

Meaning

The process of breathing or the exchange of gases in living organisms.

Example

Respiration is essential for all living beings.

C1 verb /rɪˈfjuːt/

refute

反論する

Meaning

To prove a statement, argument, or theory to be false or invalid.

Example

The lawyer refuted the witness's testimony with solid evidence.

弁護士は証人の証言を確かな証拠で反論しました。

C1 adjective /ˌsʌb.təˈreɪ.ni.ən/

subterranean

地下

Meaning

Existing, occurring, or done under the earth's surface.

Example

Subterranean water sources help sustain agriculture.

地下の水源は農業の維持に役立ちます。

C1 noun /pʌn/

pun

言葉遊び

Meaning

A humorous use of words that suggests different meanings or words that sound alike.

Example

He made a clever pun about the bakery's bread rising.

彼はベーカリーでパンが膨らんでいることについて巧妙な言葉遊びをしました。

C1 adjective /bɪˈfɪt.ɪŋ/

Befitting

適切な; ふさわしい; 特定の状況や人に適している

Meaning

appropriate; suitable; proper for a particular situation or person

Example

He wore formal attire befitting the important occasion.

彼は重要な機会にふさわしい正式な服を着ていた。

C1 verb /ˈpɛdəl/

peddle

売る

Meaning

To sell goods, often by going from place to place; sometimes used negatively to mean promoting an idea or product in a pushy way.

Example

Street vendors peddle handmade jewelry to tourists.

ストリートの販売員は観光客に手作りのジュエリーを売っている。

C1 noun ɪnˈdaʊmənt

endowment

寄付金, 寄贈

Meaning

An income or form of property given or bequeathed to someone.

Example

The university received a large endowment for research.

大学は研究のために大きな寄付金を受け取った。

C1 noun /niːʃ/

Niche

市場のニッチ、専門分野、ターゲット市場

Meaning

A specialized segment of the market for a particular kind of product or service.

Example

Finding the right niche is key to a successful business.

適切なニッチを見つけることが、成功するビジネスの鍵です。

C1 verb /ɪnˈvælɪdeɪt/

invalidate

無効にする

Meaning

To make something not valid or legally acceptable.

Example

The new evidence may invalidate the previous ruling.

新しい証拠が前の判決を無効にするかもしれません。

C1 adjective /ˈdjuːbiəs/

dubious

疑わしい

Meaning

Hesitating or doubting; not to be relied upon.

Example

She gave him a dubious look after hearing his excuse.

彼女は彼の言い訳を聞いた後、疑わしい目で彼を見ました。

C1 noun /ˈlæd.i/

laddie

若い男の子

Meaning

A young boy or lad.

Example

The old man gave the young laddie a kind smile.

老人は若い男の子に親切な笑顔をくれました。

C1 adjective /ɪnˈtændʒəbl/

intangible

無形の

Meaning

Unable to be touched or grasped; not having a physical presence.

Example

Trust is an intangible quality in relationships.

信頼は関係において無形の特質です。

C1 verb /pərˈtɜːrb/

perturb

動揺させる

Meaning

To disturb or unsettle greatly in mind.

Example

The sudden noise perturbed the students during the exam.

突然の音が試験中に学生を動揺させました。

C1 adjective /ˈmæliəbl̩/

malleable

柔軟な

Meaning

Easily shaped or influenced; capable of being bent or adapted.

Example

Gold is a highly malleable metal used in jewelry.

金は非常に柔軟な金属で、ジュエリーに使用されます。

C1 verb /ˈɔːstrəˌsaɪz/

ostracize

追放する

Meaning

to exclude someone from a group or society; to banish or shun

Example

After the scandal, he was ostracized by his former colleagues.

スキャンダル後、彼は元同僚に追放された。

C1 adjective /ˌrɛprɪˈhɛnsəbl̩/

reprehensible

非難すべき

Meaning

Deserving strong criticism or blame.

Example

His dishonest actions were truly reprehensible.

彼の不誠実な行動は本当に非難すべきものでした。

C1 noun ˈæf.lu.əns

affluence

富裕

Meaning

The state of having a great deal of money; wealth.

Example

His affluence allowed him to travel the world.

彼の富は世界中を旅することを可能にしました。

C1 noun /hɪpˈnoʊsɪs/

hypnosis

ヒプノシス

Meaning

A trance-like state of consciousness usually induced by suggestion.

Example

She underwent hypnosis to overcome her fear of flying.

彼女は飛行機恐怖症を克服するためにヒプノシスを受けました。

C1 noun /məˈnɒtəni/

monotony

単調さ

Meaning

Lack of variety and interest; tedious repetition and routine.

Example

Breaking the monotony of everyday life can improve mental health.

日常生活の単調さを打破することは、メンタルヘルスの改善に役立つことがあります。

C1 noun /ˈiːɡətɪst/

egotist

自己中心的な人

Meaning

A person who is excessively self-centered or talks too much about themselves.

Example

The egotist dominated the conversation by talking only about his own achievements.

その自己中心的な人は自分の成功だけについて話していた。

C1 noun /məˈtɪəriəlɪzəm/

Materialism

物質主義

Meaning

A tendency to consider material possessions more important than spiritual values

Example

The rise of materialism in modern society concerns many philosophers.

現代社会における物質主義の台頭は、多くの哲学者を懸念させています。

C1 adjective /ʌnˈkæni/

uncanny

不気味

Meaning

Strange or mysterious, especially in an unsettling way.

Example

She has an uncanny ability to predict the future.

彼女は未来を予測する不気味な能力を持っている。

C1 noun /ˌvɜːrtʃuˈoʊsoʊ/

virtuoso

名人

Meaning

A person highly skilled in music, art, or another artistic pursuit.

Example

The pianist is a true virtuoso, captivating audiences worldwide.

そのピアニストは真の名人であり、世界中の観客を魅了しています。

C1 noun ænˈtɪk.wə.ti

antiquity

古代

Meaning

The ancient past, especially the period of classical and other human civilizations before the Middle Ages.

Example

The ruins are a reminder of the city's antiquity.

遺跡はその都市の古代を思い出させるものです。

C1 noun ˌɛkstərˈnælɪtiz

externalities

外部性

Meaning

A side effect or consequence of an industrial or commercial activity.

Example

Pollution is a negative externality of industrialization.

汚染は産業化の負の外部性です。

C1 noun /ˈkæn.dɚ/

candor

率直

Meaning

The quality of being open, honest, and straightforward in speech or expression.

Example

She spoke with candor about the challenges she faced.

彼女は直面した課題について率直に話しました。

C1 noun səˈlɪnɪti ɪnˈtruːʒən

salinity intrusion

塩分侵入

Meaning

The movement of salt water into freshwater areas, typically affecting coastal regions.

Example

Salinity intrusion affects coastal regions.

塩分侵入は沿岸地域に影響を与える。

C1 adjective prəˈtræk.tɪd

protracted

長引いた, 延長された

Meaning

Lasting for a long time or longer than expected or usual.

Example

The negotiations were protracted over months.

交渉は数ヶ月続いた。

C1 noun /kənˈtɪnjuəm/

continuum

連続体

Meaning

A continuous sequence in which adjacent elements are not perceptibly different from each other, but the extremes are quite distinct.

Example

Life and death are often seen as part of the same continuum.

生と死はしばしば同じ連続体の一部と見なされます。

C1 verb /ˌɪntərˈsɛpt/

intercept

Meaning

to stop, catch, or seize something on its way from one place to another

Example

The police intercepted the stolen car before it crossed the border.

C1 noun /ˈjeloʊ oʊliˈændər/

Yellow oleander

黄色のオレアンダー

Meaning

a tropical flowering shrub with bright yellow flowers; also known as lucky nut

Example

The yellow oleander blooms throughout the year in warm climates.

黄色のオレアンダーは暖かい気候で一年中花を咲かせます。

C1 verb /ˌriːˈvaɪ.t̬əl.aɪz/

revitalize

再活性化する

Meaning

To restore energy and effectiveness to something.

Example

The new policies aim to revitalize the economy.

新しい政策は経済を再活性化することを目的としています。

C1 adjective /raɪf/

rife

蔓延している

Meaning

widespread or common, often in a negative sense

Example

Corruption was rife in the old government system.

腐敗は古い政府制度に蔓延していた。

C1 adjective /ˈspɑːrtn/

spartan

スパルタン

Meaning

showing simplicity and lack of luxury; austere

Example

He lived in a spartan room with just a bed and a chair.

彼はスパルタンな部屋に住んでいて、ベッドと椅子だけがありました。

C1 noun prəˈtɛk.ʃə.nɪ.zəm

protectionism

保護主義

Meaning

The theory or practice of shielding a country's domestic industries from foreign competition by taxing imports.

Example

The government's protectionism helped local businesses grow.

政府のプロテクショニズムは、地元企業の成長を助けました。

C1 verb sɪˈkwɛstər

sequester

隔離する, 隠す

Meaning

To isolate or hide away.

Example

The carbon captured by trees can be sequestered for years.

木々によって捕えられた炭素は、何年も隔離されることがあります。

C1 noun /krʌst/

crust

外皮

Meaning

the hard outer surface of something, especially bread or the Earth's outer layer

Example

He cut off the crust of the bread before eating.

彼は食べる前にパンの外皮を切り取った。

C1 noun /ɪnˈfjuːʒən/

infusion

注入

Meaning

the act of introducing something into another; a drink made by steeping leaves or herbs in liquid

Example

She prepared a calming infusion of chamomile tea.

彼女はカモミールティーの落ち着く注入を準備しました。

C1 noun /əˈtrɑːsəti/

atrocity

残虐行為

Meaning

an extremely cruel or violent act, often involving physical violence

Example

The world condemned the atrocity committed against civilians.

世界は市民に対して行われた残虐行為を非難しました。

C1 noun ˈeʃ.ə.lɒn

echelon

階層、ランク、段階

Meaning

A level or rank in an organization, a profession, or society.

Example

He climbed to the upper echelon of the corporate world.

彼は企業の世界の上級レベルに登りつめました。

C1 noun /naɪˈiːvteɪ/

naivete

Meaning

The quality of being naive; lack of experience, wisdom, or judgment.

Example

His naivete made him an easy target for manipulation.

C1 verb /ʃɜːrk/

shirk

避ける

Meaning

to avoid or neglect a duty or responsibility

Example

He always tries to shirk his responsibilities at work.

彼は仕事で責任を避けようといつも試みます。

C1 verb /ˈæn.ɛks/

annex

併合する

Meaning

To take control of a territory and add it to one's own.

Example

The empire annexed the neighboring kingdom after the war.

帝国は戦争後、隣国を併合した。

C1 noun kənˈsɔː.ti.əm

consortium

コンソーシアム

Meaning

An association of several companies or organizations formed to undertake an enterprise beyond the resources of any one member.

Example

The consortium worked collaboratively to build the cable.

コンソーシアムはケーブルの建設に協力しました。

C1 noun /ˈɪnflʌks/

influx

流入

Meaning

A large arrival or flow of people or things.

Example

The city experienced an influx of tourists during the festival.

その都市は祭りの期間中に観光客の流入を経験しました。

C1 adjective /ˈfɔːrmətɪv/

formative

形成的

Meaning

Having a lasting influence on a person's development or character.

Example

Childhood is often described as a formative stage in life.

子供時代は人生の中で形成的な段階としてよく説明されます。

C1 noun ˌoʊ.vɚˈɡreɪ.zɪŋ

overgrazing

過剰放牧

Meaning

The practice of allowing livestock to graze to the point of damaging vegetation.

Example

Overgrazing leads to soil erosion and loss of biodiversity.

過剰放牧は土壌の浸食と生物多様性の喪失を引き起こします。

C1 adjective dʒuːˈdɪʃ.əs

judicious

賢明

Meaning

Having, showing, or done with good judgment or sense; wise and careful.

Example

A judicious decision can prevent future problems.

賢明な決定は未来の問題を防ぐことができます。

C1 adjective /ˈbɒt.əl ɡriːn/

Bottle-green

ボトルグリーン

Meaning

a dark green color similar to that of a green glass bottle

Example

She wore a beautiful bottle-green dress to the evening party.

彼女は夜のパーティーに美しいボトルグリーンのドレスを着ていた。

C1 noun /ˈtaɪ.ɡrəs/

Tigress

メスのトラ

Meaning

an adult female tiger

Example

The powerful tigress hunted silently through the jungle.

強力なメスのトラがジャングルを静かに狩っていた。

C1 verb /rɪˈɡrɛs/

regress

Meaning

To return to a former or less developed state.

Example

Without proper guidance, the child's progress began to regress.

C1 adjective /ˌeɪˈsɛkʃuəl/

asexual

無性愛

Meaning

Without sexual feelings, associations, or reproduction through sex.

Example

Many plants reproduce through asexual methods like budding or splitting.

多くの植物は芽生えや分裂のような無性愛的方法で繁殖します。

C1 noun/verb /ˈprɛdɪkət/ (noun), /ˈprɛdɪkeɪt/ (verb)

predicate

述語 / 基づく

Meaning

noun: the part of a sentence that tells something about the subject; verb: to base or establish something on a particular idea

Example

His theory is predicated on sound research.

彼の理論は確かな研究に基づいています。

C1 verb /ˈflʌtər/

flutter

羽ばたく / 震える

Meaning

to move or flap quickly and lightly; to beat or wave with small rapid motions

Example

The butterfly began to flutter its wings in the sunlight.

蝶が日光の中で羽ばたき始めた。

C1 adjective vəˈreɪ.ʃəs

voracious

貪欲な

Meaning

Having a very eager approach to an activity; wanting or devouring great quantities of food or having an insatiable appetite.

Example

He has a voracious appetite for knowledge.

彼は知識に対して貪欲な食欲を持っている。

C1 adjective /bəˈroʊk/

baroque

バロック様式

Meaning

relating to a highly ornate and extravagant style of art, architecture, or music from the 17th and early 18th centuries; excessively elaborate or complex

Example

The church was decorated in a baroque style with intricate details.

教会はバロック様式で複雑な詳細で飾られていました。

C1 verb /ˈsɪmjʊˌleɪt/

simulate

シミュレート

Meaning

to imitate the appearance, character, or behavior of something; to pretend or reproduce conditions artificially

Example

The pilot had to simulate an emergency landing during training.

パイロットは訓練中に緊急着陸をシミュレートしなければならなかった。

C1 noun /ˈstændˌstɪl/

standstill

停滞

Meaning

a situation in which all movement or activity stops

Example

The traffic came to a standstill after the accident.

事故後、交通は停滞しました。

C1 noun /ˈruː.bi/

Ruby

ルビー

Meaning

a precious red gemstone; a deep red variety of corundum

Example

The ruby ring was her most treasured possession.

そのルビーの指輪は彼女にとって最も大切な宝物でした。

C1 verb /bɪˈhoʊld/

behold

見る；目にする

Meaning

to see or observe something, especially something remarkable or impressive

Example

She stood quietly to behold the sunrise over the hills.

彼女は丘の上の日の出を見るために静かに立っていた。

C1 noun /ˈaʊtˌkraɪ/

outcry

抗議

Meaning

A strong expression of public anger or disapproval.

Example

The decision sparked an outcry among the citizens.

その決定は市民の間で抗議を引き起こしました。

C1 noun /ˈkleɪmənt/

claimant

請求者

Meaning

a person who makes a claim, especially in a legal or financial context

Example

The claimant filed for compensation after the accident.

事故後、請求者は補償を申し立てました。

C1 adjective /klæd/

clad

服を着た / 覆われた

Meaning

dressed or covered in a particular way

Example

The knight was clad in shining armor.

騎士は輝く鎧を着ていた。

C1 adjective /ˈfrɪdʒɪd/

Frigid

凍てつく; 寒い

Meaning

extremely cold; freezing; icy

Example

The frigid weather made it difficult to go outside.

冷たい天気で外に出るのが難しかった。

C1 noun /oʊˈbɪt.ʃu.er.i/

Obituary

訃報

Meaning

a notice of someone's death published in a newspaper; biographical account of deceased person

Example

The newspaper published his obituary yesterday.

新聞は昨日彼の訃報を掲載しました。

C1 noun /suˈpriː.mə.si/

Supremacy

至高性; 最高の権威または力

Meaning

the state of being supreme; highest authority or power

Example

The country established naval supremacy in the region.

その国は地域で海軍の至高性を確立しました。

C1 verb /ˈlɛvi/

levy

課税する

Meaning

To impose or collect, especially a tax or fine.

Example

The government decided to levy a new tax on luxury goods.

政府は高級品に新しい税金を課すことに決めました。

C1 adverb /ˌðɛrəˈbaʊt/

thereabout

おおよそ

Meaning

Approximately or around that place, amount, or time.

Example

The repairs will cost five hundred dollars or thereabout.

修理費は約五百ドルになるでしょう。

C1 adverb /iːsˈθetɪkli/

aesthetically

美的に

Meaning

in a way that is concerned with beauty or visual appeal

Example

The building is aesthetically pleasing despite its simple design.

その建物はシンプルなデザインにもかかわらず美的に魅力的です。

C1 verb /ˈpærəfreɪz/

paraphrase

幸福

Meaning

To express the meaning of something using different words, often to make it clearer.

Example

The teacher asked the students to paraphrase the poem in their own words.

彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、自分の幸せを隠せなかった。

C1 noun ˌsæn.ɪ.taɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

sanitization

衛生管理

Meaning

The process of cleaning and disinfecting to eliminate germs and bacteria.

Example

Regular sanitization keeps appliances germ-free.

定期的な衛生管理により、機器が無菌状態に保たれます。

C1 noun /ˈmɛm.wɑːr/

memoir

回想録

Meaning

A historical account or autobiography written from personal experience.

Example

The author’s memoir details her journey through hardship and success.

著者の回想録は、彼女の苦難と成功の旅路を詳述しています。

C1 noun /ˈdʒuː.və.naɪl/

Juvenile

未成年者; 若者

Meaning

a young person below the age of adult criminal responsibility; relating to young people

Example

The juvenile court handles cases involving young offenders under eighteen.

少年裁判所は、18歳未満の若年犯罪者に関する事件を扱います。

C1 noun /ˈkæptər/

captor

捕虜監視者

Meaning

a person or group who has captured someone or something

Example

The hostage managed to escape from his captors.

人質はその捕虜監視者から逃げることができました。

C1 adjective /ˈsliːzi/

sleazy

不道徳な、汚い、または低品質な

Meaning

morally low, dirty, or cheap in quality

Example

He avoided the sleazy nightclub downtown.

彼はダウンタウンのスリージーなナイトクラブを避けた。

C1 noun /rɪˈpɔːrtɪʒ/

reportage

報道

Meaning

the act of reporting news or describing events in the media

Example

The magazine is known for its detailed reportage of political issues.

その雑誌は政治問題に関する詳細な報道で知られています。

C1 noun /ˈpɜːrpɪtreɪtər/

perpetrator

犯人

Meaning

a person who commits a harmful, illegal, or immoral act

Example

The police arrested the perpetrator of the crime.

警察は犯罪者を逮捕した。

C1 verb /ˌdɪsɪnˈtæŋɡl/

disentangle

ほどく

Meaning

To free something or someone from a tangle or complication.

Example

She tried to disentangle her hair from the branches.

彼女は枝から髪の毛をほどこうとしました。

C1 adjective skiˈmæt.ɪk

Schematic

図式的な、または簡潔な

Meaning

Presenting some framework or concept briefly

Example

The engineer provided a schematic diagram of the project.

エンジニアはプロジェクトのスキマティックな図を提供しました。

C1 adjective /ɔːˈtʌmnəl/

autumnal

秋の

Meaning

relating to or characteristic of autumn; occurring in autumn

Example

The autumnal colors of red and gold filled the forest.

赤と金の秋の色が森を満たした。

C1 adjective ʌnˈpær.ə.leld

Unparalleled

比類のない

Meaning

Having no equal; unmatched, peerless, and supreme in quality or achievement.

Example

The unparalleled beauty of the Taj Mahal amazes visitors.

タージ・マハルの比類のない美しさが訪問者を驚かせます。

C1 adjective /ˌʌndərˈsaɪzd/

undersized

小さすぎる

Meaning

Smaller than the usual or expected size.

Example

The undersized puppy struggled to keep up with its siblings.

小さすぎる子犬は、兄弟姉妹と一緒に歩くのに苦労しました。

C1 noun /fruːˈɡæl.ə.ti/

frugality

倹約

Meaning

The quality of being economical in use or expenditure; not wasteful.

Example

Frugality is essential for saving money effectively.

倹約はお金を効果的に節約するために不可欠です。

C1 verb /ɪˈlɪsɪt/

elicit

引き出す

Meaning

To draw out a response, answer, or reaction from someone.

Example

The teacher’s question elicited thoughtful answers from the students.

先生の質問は生徒たちから思慮深い回答を引き出しました。

C1 noun /diːˈkrɪp.ʃən/

decryption

復号

Meaning

The process of converting encrypted data back into its original form so it can be understood.

Example

Hackers attempted decryption of classified data.

ハッカーは分類されたデータの復号を試みました。

C1 noun /ˈtæbloʊ/

tableau

タブロー

Meaning

a striking or artistic scene or arrangement of people or objects, often presented on stage or in art

Example

The actors froze in a tableau that captured the final moment of the play.

俳優たちは、舞台の最後の瞬間を捉えたタブローで凍りつきました。

C1 noun /ˈɑːnkɔːr/

encore

アンコール

Meaning

An additional performance demanded by an audience at the end of a show.

Example

The band returned to the stage for an encore.

バンドはアンコールのためにステージに戻った。