C1 adjective dɪ ˈskrɛʃ.ən.er.i

discretionary

裁量の

Meaning

Available for use at the discretion of the user; not required or mandatory.

Example

He set aside some discretionary income for travel.

彼は旅行のためにいくらかの裁量所得を取っておいた。

A2 noun /kənˌɡrætʃ.əˈleɪ.ʃənz/

Congratulations

おめでとう

Meaning

words expressing praise for an achievement or good wishes on a special occasion

Example

Congratulations on your promotion! You really deserved this success.

昇進おめでとう！本当にこの成功に値するよ。

C2 noun /ˈdɒldrəmz/

doldrums

Meaning

A state of inactivity, stagnation, or low spirits; also a region near the equator with calm winds.

Example

After the project failed, the team was stuck in the doldrums for months.

B1 adjective /rɪˈlækst/

relaxed

リラックスした

Meaning

free from tension or stress; calm and comfortable

Example

She felt relaxed after listening to soft music.

柔らかい音楽を聞いて、彼女はリラックスした。

C1 noun /frɪndʒ/

fringe

装飾的縁 / 端

Meaning

A decorative border of threads; the outer edge or margin of something.

Example

The festival had a fringe of small independent performances.

フェスティバルには小さな独立したパフォーマンスの端がありました。

C1 verb /ɪnˈdaɪt/

indict

起訴する

Meaning

to formally accuse someone of committing a serious crime

Example

The grand jury decided to indict the politician for corruption.

大陪審団は腐敗のために政治家を起訴することを決定した。

B2 noun /stɑːˈveɪ.ʃən/

Starvation

飢餓

Meaning

suffering or death caused by lack of food; extreme hunger

Example

Many people died of starvation during the famine.

多くの人々は飢饉の間に飢え死にしました。

C2 adjective /ˈsɛpərəbəl/

separable

分離可能な

Meaning

Capable of being separated or divided.

Example

The two issues are separable and should be discussed independently.

この二つの問題は分離可能であり、独立して議論されるべきです。

C2 adjective /ɪnhɑːrˈmoʊniəs/

Inharmonious

不協和音

Meaning

lacking harmony; discordant in sound; not in tune

Example

The inharmonious sounds from the broken piano made everyone cover their ears.

壊れたピアノからの不協和音がみんなを耳をふさがせました。

B2 noun /ˈæɡ.ə.ni/

Agony

極度の肉体的または精神的苦痛; 激しい痛み

Meaning

extreme physical or mental suffering; intense pain

Example

He was in agony after the accident.

事故後、彼は激しい痛みに苦しんでいた。

C1 verb /ˌriːɪmˈbɜːrs/

reimburse

払い戻す

Meaning

to pay back money to someone who has spent it or lost it

Example

The company reimbursed him for travel expenses.

会社は彼に旅行費用を払い戻しました。

C1 noun /ˌmɒd.jʊˈleɪ.ʃən/

modulation

声のコントロール

Meaning

The process of varying or controlling something.

Example

Proper modulation of voice enhances communication skills.

音声の適切なモジュレーションは、コミュニケーションスキルを向上させます。

B2 adjective /səˈraʊndɪŋ/

surrounding

周囲の

Meaning

located all around a particular place or thing; nearby

Example

The surrounding hills were covered in mist.

周囲の丘は霧に包まれていました。

B2 noun /ˈsɪmbəl/

Symbol

シンボル

Meaning

a mark or character used as a conventional representation of an object, function, or process

Example

The dove is a symbol of peace.

鳩は平和の象徴です。

A1 noun wɜːrdz

words

単語

Meaning

A single distinct meaningful element of speech or writing, used with others to form communication.

Example

Learning new words expands vocabulary.

新しい単語を学ぶことは語彙を広げます。

B1 noun trend

trend

傾向

Meaning

A general direction in which something is developing or changing; a pattern or tendency.

Example

The current trend of deforestation is alarming.

現在の森林伐採の傾向は警戒すべきです。

B1 adjective /ˈtemptɪŋ/

Tempting

魅力的

Meaning

appealing to or attracting someone, even if wrong or inadvisable; alluring

Example

The chocolate cake looked very tempting in the bakery window.

ベーカリーの窓にチョコレートケーキがとても魅力的に見えた。

B2 adjective ˈɪn.tɪ.ɡrəl

integral

不可欠

Meaning

Necessary to make a complete whole; essential or fundamental.

Example

Exercise is an integral part of a healthy lifestyle.

運動は健康的なライフスタイルの不可欠な部分です。

C1 noun

Longitude

経度

C2 noun /ɪnˈhɪərəns/

inherence

内在性

Meaning

The state of being an essential or permanent part of something.

Example

The inherence of risk is part of every business venture.

リスクの内在性はすべてのビジネス冒険の一部です。

C2 noun /ˈɛndaɪv/ or /ˈɑːndɪv/

endive

エンダイブ

Meaning

A leafy vegetable belonging to the chicory family, often used in salads.

Example

She added fresh endive to the salad for a slightly bitter flavor.

彼女はサラダに少し苦味のある新鮮なエンダイブを加えました。

B1 noun /ˈwelˌbiː.ɪŋ/

well-being

幸福

Meaning

The state of being comfortable, healthy, or happy.

Example

Eye lubrication is crucial for overall well-being.

目の潤滑は全体的な幸福にとって非常に重要です。

B2 noun /ˈɛntəti/

entity

実体

Meaning

something that exists as a single and complete unit; an organization or being

Example

The new company will operate as a separate legal entity.

新しい会社は別個の法的実体として運営されます。

C1 noun ˌɪm.pʌlˈsɪv.ɪ.ti

impulsivity

衝動性

Meaning

The tendency to act quickly and without thought or care; lack of self-control.

Example

His impulsivity led him to make reckless choices.

彼の衝動性は、無謀な選択をさせた。

B2 noun ˈfreɪm.wɜːks

frameworks

枠組み

Meaning

A basic structure underlying a system, concept, or text; an essential supporting structure.

Example

Frameworks define the basis of systems.

枠組みはシステムの基盤を定義します。

C1 adjective /ˈpɔːltri/

paltry

取るに足りない, 些細な

Meaning

small or meager; lacking in value or importance

Example

They offered him a paltry sum for his work.

彼らは彼の仕事に対して取るに足りない金額を提案した。

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。

B2 noun /ˈtæksˌpeɪər/

taxpayer

納税者

Meaning

a person who pays tax to the government

Example

The taxpayers' money is used to fund public services.

納税者のお金は公共サービスのために使われます。

A2 adjective ˌɪn.təˈnæʃ.ən.əl

international

国際的な

Meaning

Existing, occurring, or carried on between two or more nations and their citizens.

Example

International standards improve competitiveness.

国際基準は競争力を高めます。

C1 adjective /ˈsæv.i/

savvy

賢い, 熟練した

Meaning

Having practical knowledge and the ability to make good judgments.

Example

She is a tech-savvy entrepreneur.

彼女はテクノロジーに詳しい起業家です。

C2 noun /ˈluː.məˌnɛr.i/

luminary

著名人

Meaning

A person who inspires or influences others, especially in a particular field.

Example

He is considered a luminary in the world of science.

彼は科学の世界で著名人と見なされています。

C1 adjective /ˈnɔɪz.ləs/

Noiseless

無音の; 完全に静かな

Meaning

making no sound; completely silent

Example

She moved through the house in noiseless steps so as not to wake the baby.

彼女は赤ちゃんを起こさないように、無音で家の中を歩きました。

B1 adverb /ˈpriːviəsli/

previously

以前に

Meaning

at an earlier time or before now

Example

She had previously worked at a bank before starting her own business.

彼女は銀行で以前働いていたが、自分のビジネスを始める前だった。

C1 verb ɪˈmɜːrs

immerse

浸る

Meaning

To involve oneself deeply in a particular activity or interest; to surround completely.

Example

Immerse yourself in the new language.

新しい言語に浸ってください。

B1 noun /kɪt/

kit

道具セット

Meaning

a set of tools, equipment, or materials used for a particular purpose

Example

He bought a first aid kit for emergencies.

彼は緊急事態に備えて救急キットを購入しました。

B2 adjective /ˈlætər/

latter

後者

Meaning

the second of two people or things mentioned

Example

Between tea and coffee, I prefer the latter.

お茶とコーヒーの間で、私は後者を選びます。

B1 noun ˌɪndɪˈpendəns

independence

独立

Meaning

The fact or state of being independent; freedom from outside control; not being subject to another's authority.

Example

Independence inspired the movement.

独立は運動を刺激した。

A2 noun /nek/

Neck

首

Meaning

the part of the body connecting the head to the shoulders

Example

She wore a beautiful necklace around her neck.

彼女は首に美しいネックレスをしていた。

B1 noun /ˈkʌntrisaɪd/

countryside

田舎

Meaning

land outside cities and towns; rural areas with farms, fields, and villages

Example

She enjoys the peace and beauty of the countryside.

彼女は田舎の静けさと美しさを楽しんでいる。

C2 noun /dɪˈmʌrɪdʒ/

demurrage

デマレッジ

Meaning

a charge payable to the owner of a ship or vehicle for not loading or unloading on time

Example

The company had to pay demurrage for delaying the unloading of goods.

会社は荷物の荷降ろしの遅れでデマレッジを支払わなければならなかった。

C1 adjective /ˈtɪp.tɒp/

Tiptop

最高の; 完璧な状態

Meaning

of the highest quality; excellent; in perfect condition

Example

The car is in tiptop condition.

車は最高の状態です。

B2 noun /ˌɔːtəbaɪˈɒɡrəfi/

autobiography

自伝

Meaning

An account of a person's life written by that person.

Example

She published an autobiography about her journey to success.

彼女は自分の成功への道のりを綴った自伝を出版しました。

C2 noun /ɪkˈskrɛsəns/

excrescence

異常な成長

Meaning

An abnormal outgrowth or lump, often considered unattractive.

Example

The building was considered an excrescence on the landscape.

その建物は風景の中で異常な成長と見なされました。

A2 noun /ˈdɪʃ ˌwɒʃər/

Dish washer

食器洗い機

Meaning

an appliance for washing dishes automatically

Example

We installed a new dishwasher in our kitchen last week.

先週、私たちはキッチンに新しい食器洗い機を設置しました。

B1 noun /ˈɑː.kɪ.tekt/

architect

建築家

Meaning

a person who designs buildings and oversees their construction

Example

The architect designed a modern office building.

建築家は現代的なオフィスビルを設計しました。

B2 adjective /kruːd/

crude

原油

Meaning

in a natural or raw state; not yet processed or refined

Example

The crude oil is processed into fuel and chemicals.

原油は燃料や化学薬品に加工されます。

B2 verb /skæn/

scan

幸福

Meaning

To look at something carefully or quickly; to digitally copy or capture an image or document.

Example

She scanned the document before sending it by email.

彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、喜びを隠せませんでした。

C2 noun /koʊˈkɛt/

coquette

コケットな女性

Meaning

a woman who flirts lightheartedly

Example

She was a coquette, always charming everyone at the party.

彼女はコケットで、パーティーで誰にでも魅力を振りまいていました。

C1 verb /ɪkˈskriːt/

excrete

排泄する

Meaning

to eliminate waste matter from the body

Example

Humans excrete carbon dioxide through breathing.

人間は呼吸を通じて二酸化炭素を排出します。

A2 noun /ˈfiːtʃər/

feature

特徴

Meaning

a distinctive attribute or aspect of something; a characteristic

Example

The new phone has a unique camera feature.

新しい電話にはユニークなカメラの特徴があります。

A2 noun /ˈprəʊɡræm/

program

プログラム

Meaning

a planned series of events or activities

Example

The program starts at 9 AM sharp.

プログラムは午前9時に正確に始まります。

C1 adjective /ˈdaɪ.si/

dicey

危険な

Meaning

Risky or unpredictable; potentially dangerous.

Example

Investing in that company looks pretty dicey right now.

その会社への投資は今、かなり危険なように見える。

B2 verb /θɔː/

thaw

解凍する

Meaning

to melt or cause to melt after being frozen

Example

The ice began to thaw in the sun.

氷は太陽の下で溶け始めました。

C1 noun /oʊˈveɪʃən/

ovation

拍手

Meaning

an enthusiastic show of approval, especially by clapping hands

Example

The actor received a standing ovation after his performance.

俳優はパフォーマンス後にスタンディングオベーションを受けました。

C2 noun /əˈreɪ.bi.ən ˈdʒæz.mɪn/

Arabian Jasmine

アラビアジャスミン

Meaning

A fragrant white flower native to South and Southeast Asia, commonly used in perfumes and religious ceremonies

Example

The Arabian jasmine filled the garden with its sweet fragrance.

アラビアジャスミンはその甘い香りで庭を満たしました。

C2 noun /ɪnˈtræn.sɪ.dʒəns/

intransigence

不屈

Meaning

Refusal to change one's views or to agree about something.

Example

The negotiations failed due to the intransigence of both parties.

両者の不屈の姿勢のために交渉は失敗した。

C2 verb /məˈlɪŋɡər/

malinger

病気を装う

Meaning

to exaggerate or fake illness in order to escape duty or work

Example

He tried to malinger to avoid going to school.

彼は学校に行くのを避けるためにマリンジャーしようとした。

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。

C2 noun /waɪl/

wile

策略, 欺瞞

Meaning

A trick or clever scheme meant to deceive or outwit someone.

Example

He used every wile to win her trust.

彼は彼女の信頼を勝ち取るためにあらゆる策略を使った。

B2 noun /ˈʃəʊ.keɪs/

showcase

ショーケース、何かを魅力的または有利な方法で提示する

Meaning

A display case or exhibition; to present something in an attractive or favorable way.

Example

The exhibition showcased the artist's best works.

展示会はアーティストの最高の作品を展示しました。

C2 adjective /ˈlɪɡ.ni.əs/

ligneous

木質の

Meaning

having the texture or appearance of wood; woody

Example

The ligneous stem supported the heavy flowers.

木質の茎が重い花を支えました。

C2 noun /ˌɪmprəˈpraɪəti/

impropriety

不正行為

Meaning

Failure to observe standards of honesty or modesty; improper behavior.

Example

The politician was accused of financial impropriety.

その政治家は財政的不正行為で告発されました。

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 adjective /ɪnˈhɛrənt/

inherent

固有の

Meaning

Existing in something as a natural, permanent, or essential quality.

Example

There are inherent risks in extreme sports.

エクストリームスポーツには固有のリスクが存在する。

A2 noun /ˈtoʊstər/

Toaster

トースター

Meaning

an electric appliance used for toasting bread slices

Example

I put two slices of bread in the toaster for breakfast.

私は朝食のためにトースターにパンを2枚入れました。

A1 noun /ˈwɛð.ɚ/

weather

天気

Meaning

The state of the atmosphere at a place and time as regards heat, dryness, sunshine, wind, rain, etc.

Example

The weather forecast predicts heavy rain tomorrow.

天気予報は明日、激しい雨が降ると予測しています。

A1 adjective /ˈbjuː.tɪ.fəl/

Beautiful

美しい; 魅力的な; 魅惑的な;

Meaning

pleasing to the senses; attractive; having qualities that give great pleasure

Example

She has a beautiful voice that captivates everyone.

彼女はすべての人を魅了する美しい声を持っています。

C1 adjective /ˈæntɪkweɪtɪd/

antiquated

時代遅れ

Meaning

Old-fashioned or outdated.

Example

The office still uses an antiquated filing system.

オフィスはまだ古くなったファイリングシステムを使用しています。

A2 noun /ˈdæn.sər/

Dancer

ダンサー

Meaning

a person who performs dance, typically as a profession or art form

Example

The dancer performed gracefully on the stage.

ダンサーはステージで優雅に踊った。

C2 adjective /ˈlɪŋɡwəl/

lingual

舌に関連する

Meaning

Relating to the tongue or speech.

Example

The dentist examined the patient's lingual surface of the teeth.

歯科医は患者の歯の舌側面を調べました。

A2 adverb /ˈnaʊədeɪz/

Now-a-days

今どき; 現在

Meaning

at the present time; in these times

Example

Now-a-days, people prefer online shopping.

現在、人々はオンラインショッピングを好む。

C1 adjective /praɪˈmɔːrdiəl/

primordial

原始的な

Meaning

Existing at or from the beginning of time; fundamental and original.

Example

Scientists study the primordial soup from which life emerged.

科学者たちは生命が出現した原始的なスープを研究しています。

C1 noun /ˈseɪ.tən/

Satan

サタン

Meaning

the chief evil spirit; the Devil in Christian and Islamic belief

Example

According to religious texts, Satan tempts people to sin.

宗教的な文献によると、サタンは人々を罪に導く。

C1 verb /priːˈɛmpt/

preempt

予防する

Meaning

To take action in order to prevent something from happening; to take the place of something.

Example

The government acted quickly to preempt a financial crisis.

政府は迅速に行動し、金融危機を防ぎました。

C1 noun /ˈflæt.ər.i/

Flattery

お世辞

Meaning

excessive and insincere praise, given especially to further one's own interests

Example

His constant flattery made everyone suspicious of his true motives.

彼の絶え間ないお世辞は、皆が彼の本当の意図を疑わせることになった。

B2 adjective /kəmˈpæʃənət/

Compassionate

思いやりのある; 哀れみ深い

Meaning

feeling or showing sympathy and concern for others who are suffering

Example

The compassionate nurse took extra time to comfort the worried patients.

思いやりのある看護師は、心配している患者を慰めるために追加の時間を取った。

C1 noun /kəˈlæm.ɪ.ti/

Calamity

災害; 大惨事

Meaning

an event causing great and often sudden damage or distress; a disaster

Example

The earthquake was a terrible calamity that affected thousands of families.

地震は恐ろしいカラミティで、何千人もの家族に影響を与えました。

B2 verb /ɡruːm/

groom

Meaning

to clean, brush, and care for the appearance of someone or something

Example

She spends hours grooming her dog every week.

C2 verb /səˈbɔːrn/

suborn

買収する

Meaning

to bribe or induce someone unlawfully to perform an act, especially to commit perjury

Example

The lawyer was accused of trying to suborn a witness.

弁護士は証人を買収しようとしたと非難された。

C2 adjective /dɪˈluːsɪv/

delusive

欺瞞的

Meaning

Giving a false or misleading impression; deceptive.

Example

His promises turned out to be delusive and untrustworthy.

彼の約束は欺瞞的で信頼できないことが証明されました。

B1 adjective /ˈrel.ə.vənt/

Relevant

embryonic

胚芽の

Meaning

in an early or undeveloped stage; relating to an embryo

Example

The project is still in its embryonic stage.

そのプロジェクトはまだ胚芽段階にあります。

C1 adjective /ˈbuːzi/

boozy

酒気帯びた

Meaning

containing or involving a lot of alcohol; slightly drunk from alcohol

Example

The party became boozy as the night went on.

夜が更けるにつれて、パーティーは酒気帯びてきた。

A2 noun /ˈmæɡəziːn/

magazine

雑誌

Meaning

A periodical publication containing articles, photographs, and advertisements.

Example

She bought a fashion magazine at the store.

彼女は店でファッション雑誌を買いました。

C2 adjective /kəˈpeɪ.ʃəs/

Capacious

広々とした; 大きい; 広い;

Meaning

having a lot of space inside; roomy and spacious

Example

The capacious hall can accommodate five hundred people.

広々としたホールは五百人を収容できます。

C2 verb /dʒaɪb/

gibe

嘲笑する

Meaning

To make insulting or mocking remarks; to taunt.

Example

The fans gibed at the losing team.

ファンは負けたチームを嘲笑しました。

C1 noun /ˈnɛkˌlaɪn/

neckline

ネックライン

Meaning

the edge of a garment around the neck, especially as cut to form a particular shape

Example

The dress has a beautiful V-shaped neckline.

そのドレスには美しいV字型のネックラインがあります。

C1 verb /ˌɪnstɪˈtjuːʃənəlaɪz/

institutionalize

制度化する

Meaning

to establish something as a formal institution, custom, or practice

Example

The government seeks to institutionalize environmental protection.

政府は環境保護を制度化しようとしています。

B2 adjective /veɪn/

Vain

虚栄心; 無駄

Meaning

having excessive pride in one's appearance; futile or unsuccessful

Example

She spent hours in front of the mirror being quite vain.

彼女は鏡の前で何時間も過ごし、かなり虚栄心が強かった。

B2 noun /ˈlɪkər/

liquor

Meaning

Alcoholic drinks, especially strong distilled ones such as whiskey or vodka.

Example

The shop sells both beer and hard liquor.

C1 verb /skʌf/

scuff

擦り傷

Meaning

to mark or scratch the surface of something by rubbing

Example

He scuffed his shoes on the pavement.

彼は歩道で靴を擦り傷をつけた。

C1 noun ˈremnənts

remnants

遺物

Meaning

A small remaining quantity of something; a surviving trace.

Example

The remnants of the wall are still visible.

壁の遺物はまだ見える。

B1 noun /foʊk/

folk

人々

Meaning

people in general, often referring to a group or community

Example

Country folk often live a simple life.

田舎の人々はよくシンプルな生活をしています。

B1 noun /ɪmˈprɛʃən/

impression

印象, 概念

Meaning

an idea, feeling, or opinion about something or someone

Example

The book gave me a good first impression.

その本は私に良い最初の印象を与えました。

C1 verb /ˈkaʊər/

cower

恐怖で縮こまる

Meaning

to crouch down in fear

Example

The child cowered behind the sofa during the thunderstorm.

子供は雷の間、ソファの後ろで恐怖で縮こまっていた。

C1 adjective ˈek.wɪ.tə.bəl

equitable

公平な

Meaning

Fair and impartial

Example

Equitable AI ensures fairness in technology use.

公平なAIはテクノロジーの使用において公平を保証します。

C1 verb /wiːn/

wean

Meaning

To gradually stop a child or animal from breastfeeding; to detach from a habit.

Example

Parents often wean their babies around six months old.

A2 noun /tent/

Tent

テント

Meaning

a portable shelter made of cloth or canvas; military accommodation

Example

The soldiers set up their tent in the military camp.

兵士たちは軍のキャンプでテントを設置した。

C2 noun /ɪkˌsprəʊ.priˈeɪ.ʃən/

expropriation

収用

Meaning

The act of government taking private property, also known as confiscation, nationalization, or seizure.

Example

The land expropriation led to disputes among landowners.

土地の収用は土地所有者間で争いを引き起こしました。

C2 adverb /ˌɪnəzˈmʌtʃ/

inasmuch

〜という点で

Meaning

To the extent that; considering that.

Example

Inasmuch as you are their teacher, you should guide them carefully.

あなたが彼らの教師である限り、彼らを慎重に指導するべきです。

C2 noun /ˈdʒaɪrəˌskoʊp/

gyroscope

Meaning

A device consisting of a wheel or disk mounted so it can spin rapidly and maintain orientation, used for navigation and balance.

Example

The airplane's navigation system relies on a gyroscope for stability.

B2 adjective /fɪərs/

Fierce

激しい; 攻撃的; 強い感情や決意を示す

Meaning

violent; aggressive; showing strong feeling or determination

Example

The fierce storm destroyed many houses in the village.

激しい嵐が村の多くの家を壊しました。

B2 adjective /ˈdʒɔɪfəl/

joyful

喜ばしい

Meaning

full of joy and happiness; causing joy or delight

Example

She felt joyful when she heard the good news.

彼女は良い知らせを聞いて喜ばしい気持ちになった。

C2 verb /ˈdɛsɪkreɪt/

desecrate

冒涜する

Meaning

to treat a sacred place or object with disrespect or violation

Example

The vandals desecrated the ancient temple walls with graffiti.

ヴァンダルたちは古代の寺院の壁をグラフィティで冒涜しました。

B2 noun /ˈsɑːfmɔːr/

sophomore

二年生

Meaning

a student in their second year of study at a university or high school

Example

He’s a sophomore in college, studying computer science.

彼は大学で2年生で、コンピュータサイエンスを勉強しています。

B2 adjective /ˌfɔːrθˈkʌmɪŋ/

forthcoming

近づいている

Meaning

about to happen soon; willing to share information

Example

The company announced its forthcoming product launch.

会社は近づいている製品の発売を発表しました。

C1 adjective /aʊtˈmoʊdɪd/

outmoded

時代遅れ

Meaning

No longer in fashion or useful; outdated.

Example

That old computer is completely outmoded.

その古いコンピューターは完全に時代遅れです。

B2 verb /ɪnˈkwaɪər/

enquire

尋ねる

Meaning

to ask for information about something

Example

He enquired about the train schedule.

彼は列車の時刻表について尋ねました。

C1 noun /ˈded.lɑk/

Dead-lock

行き詰まり; 停滞

Meaning

a situation in which no progress is possible; complete standstill

Example

The negotiations reached a deadlock when neither side would compromise.

交渉は行き詰まりに達し、どちらの側も妥協しようとしませんでした。

C1 noun /ˌpɜːrsɪˈkjuːʃn/

persecution

迫害

Meaning

the act of treating someone cruelly or unfairly because of their religion, race, or beliefs

Example

The persecution of minorities has been condemned worldwide.

少数派への迫害は世界中で非難されています。

C1 noun /jiːst/

Yeast

イースト

Meaning

microorganisms used in baking and brewing to cause fermentation

Example

Add yeast to the flour to make the bread rise.

パンを膨らませるために小麦粉にイーストを加えます。

B2 noun ˈflæʃkɑːrdz

flashcards

フラッシュカード

Meaning

Cards containing small amounts of information, held up for students to see, as an aid to learning.

Example

Flashcards help in quick memorization.

フラッシュカードは迅速な記憶に役立ちます。

B2 noun /ˌɪntərˈsɛkʃən/

intersection

交差点

Meaning

a point where two or more things intersect, especially a road or path

Example

The intersection of Main Street and 5th Avenue is always busy.

メインストリートと5番街の交差点はいつも混んでいます。

B2 noun /ˈmɜːrdərər/

murderer

殺人犯

Meaning

a person who unlawfully kills another human being with intent

Example

The murderer was caught by the police within hours.

殺人犯は数時間以内に警察に捕まった。

C2 noun /ˈnjuː.trɪ.mənt/

nutriment

栄養

Meaning

Something that nourishes; sustenance or food.

Example

The soil provides nutriment to the plants.

土壌は植物に栄養を提供します。

C1 adjective /ˈtɔːrtʃuəs/

tortuous

曲がりくねった, 複雑

Meaning

Full of twists and turns; excessively complex or complicated.

Example

The tortuous mountain road made driving very difficult.

曲がりくねった山道が運転を非常に難しくした。

B2 noun /liːk/

Leak

漏れ; 穴

Meaning

a hole in a container or covering through which contents escape or enter accidentally

Example

There is a leak in the water pipe.

水道管にリークがあります。

C1 noun /kuːp/

coop

鶏や他の鳥のための小さな囲いまたは小屋

Meaning

a small enclosure or cage for chickens or other birds

Example

The farmer checked the chickens in the coop every morning.

農夫は毎朝小屋の中の鶏をチェックしていました。

C2 verb /ʃʌk/

shuck

殻を剥く

Meaning

To remove the outer covering, such as the husk of corn or shell of shellfish.

Example

She learned how to shuck oysters quickly.

彼女は牡蠣の殻を素早く剥く方法を学びました。

C2 adjective /ɪkˈsɛpʃənəbl/

exceptionable

受け入れられない

Meaning

Open to objection; causing disapproval.

Example

His rude remarks were considered exceptionable by everyone present.

彼の無礼な発言は、出席していた全員にとって不適切だと見なされた。

C1 noun /ˈhɑː.stɪdʒ/

Hostage

人質

Meaning

a person seized or held as security for the fulfillment of a condition; captive

Example

The police negotiated carefully to secure the release of all hostages unharmed.

警察は慎重に交渉し、すべての人質を無傷で解放することを確保しました。