C1 verb /ˈdɪsləkeɪt/

dislocate

脱臼する

Meaning

To disturb the normal position of something, especially a joint in the body.

Example

He dislocated his shoulder while playing football.

彼はサッカーをしているときに肩を脱臼しました。

C1 adjective /ˈpɔɪ.njənt/

poignant

胸を打つ, 感動的

Meaning

evoking a keen sense of sadness or regret; deeply touching

Example

The movie's ending was so poignant that many in the audience were moved to tears.

映画のラストシーンは非常に感動的で、多くの観客が涙を流しました。

C1 noun /lɔnˈdʒɛvəti/

longevity

長寿

Meaning

Long life or long existence of something.

Example

Good habits contribute to health and longevity.

良い習慣は健康と長寿に貢献します。

C1 verb /rɪˈzaʊnd/

resound

反響する

Meaning

To fill a place with sound; to be celebrated or talked about widely.

Example

The hall resounded with applause.

ホールは拍手で反響しました。

C1 noun /ˈwɔː.tər ˈtʃes.nʌt/

Water Chestnut

水栗

Meaning

aquatic plant with edible white crisp tubers

Example

Water chestnuts add a nice crunch to stir-fry dishes.

水栗は炒め物に素晴らしいカリカリ感を加えます。

C1 noun/verb /ˈhɛmərɪdʒ/

hemorrhage

出血

Meaning

A significant loss of blood from a ruptured blood vessel, or to lose blood heavily.

Example

The patient suffered a severe brain hemorrhage.

患者は重度の脳出血に苦しんでいます。

C1 adjective /ˈfiːbl/

feeble

弱い, 無力

Meaning

lacking physical strength or vigor; weak

Example

After the illness, she felt too feeble to stand.

病気の後、彼女は立ち上がるにはあまりにも弱かった。

C1 noun ˈsɒl.vən.si

solvency

負債を超える資産の所有; 借金を返済する能力

Meaning

The possession of assets in excess of liabilities; ability to pay debts.

Example

The company's solvency improved after restructuring.

会社のソルベンシーは再編成後に改善されました。

C1 noun /ˈkuːdɒs/

kudos

賛辞

Meaning

Praise and honor received for an achievement.

Example

She received kudos for her excellent performance.

彼女は素晴らしいパフォーマンスで賛辞を受けた。

C1 noun /ˈmæl.ɪt/

Mallet

ゴム槌

Meaning

a hammer with a large head, typically made of wood

Example

The carpenter used a rubber mallet to avoid damaging the wood.

大工は木材を傷つけないようゴム槌を使った。

C1 noun /ˌsʌpəˈzɪʃən/

supposition

仮定

Meaning

An assumption or belief that something is true without certain proof.

Example

His plan was based on the supposition that the market would recover quickly.

彼の計画は、市場がすぐに回復するという仮定に基づいていました。

C1 adjective /ˈzɛsti/

zesty

スパイシー

Meaning

Having a strong, pleasant, and somewhat spicy flavor; full of energy and enthusiasm.

Example

The dish had a zesty flavor that everyone loved.

その料理は、みんなが好きなスパイシーな味がしました。

C1 adjective /ˈfræɡməntɪd/

fragmented

断片化, 分割, 不完全

Meaning

Having been broken into fragments; disjointed or incomplete.

Example

The information was fragmented and difficult to understand.

情報は断片化されていて、理解するのが難しかった。

C1 verb /aʊst/

oust

追放する

Meaning

To remove someone from a position or place of power or authority.

Example

The rebels ousted the dictator from power.

反乱者は独裁者を権力から追い出しました。

C1 verb /ˈlɪbəreɪt/

liberate

解放する

Meaning

to set free from imprisonment, oppression, or restraint

Example

The army liberated the city from enemy control.

軍隊は敵の支配から都市を解放した。

C1 adjective /ˈʃeɪp.ləs/

Shapeless

形のない

Meaning

having no definite or well-defined shape or form

Example

The fog created a shapeless mass in the distance.

霧は遠くに形のない塊を作り出しました。

C1 noun sɪˈmɛntɪd ɡreɪv

cemented grave

セメントで作られた墓

Meaning

A grave that is constructed with cement for permanence.

Example

The cemented grave of the martyrs was seen near the river.

殉教者のセメントで作られた墓が川の近くで見られました。

C1 verb /rɪˈpʌls/

repulse

撃退する / 嫌悪感を引き起こす

Meaning

to drive back an attack or attacker by force; to cause intense dislike or disgust

Example

The army managed to repulse the enemy attack.

軍隊は敵の攻撃を撃退することに成功した。

C1 noun /ˈkæpɪˌlɛri/

capillary

毛細血管

Meaning

a very thin blood vessel that connects arteries and veins

Example

Oxygen passes from the blood into tissues through capillaries.

酸素は血液から組織に毛細血管を通って移動します。

C1 adjective, noun /ˈɪnvəlɪd/ (adjective), /ɪnˈvælɪd/ (noun)

invalid

無効

Meaning

Not valid; having no force or effect. Also refers to a person too weak or ill to care for themselves.

Example

The court declared the contract invalid.

裁判所は契約を無効と宣言した。

C1 noun /ˌsɛnsəˈbɪləti/

Sensibility

感受性

Meaning

the ability to appreciate and respond to complex emotional or aesthetic influences; sensitivity

Example

Her artistic sensibility made her appreciate fine details in paintings.

彼女の芸術的な感受性は、絵画の細部を評価するのに役立ちました。

C1 adjective /ˈnæk.ərd/

Knackered

非常に疲れた; くたびれた

Meaning

extremely tired; exhausted

Example

I'm absolutely knackered after working all day.

私は一日中働いた後、完全に疲れ果てました。

C1 noun /ˈpæn.θi.ən/

pantheon

すべての神々、すべての神々に捧げられた寺院

Meaning

All the gods of a religion collectively; a building dedicated to all gods.

Example

The Roman Pantheon is one of the best-preserved ancient temples.

ローマのパンテオンは最もよく保存されている古代の神殿の一つです。

C1 noun /ˈræp.tʃər/

rapture

狂喜, 恍惚

Meaning

A feeling of intense joy, delight, or ecstasy.

Example

She listened to the music in rapture.

彼女は音楽に没頭して、狂喜していました。

C1 noun /ˈproʊtəˌʒeɪ/

protege

弟子

Meaning

a person who is guided and supported by an older and more experienced person

Example

The young artist was the protege of a famous painter.

その若い芸術家は有名な画家の弟子でした。

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 /ɪˈvɒkətɪv/

evocative

呼び起こす

Meaning

bringing strong images, memories, or feelings to mind

Example

The music was evocative of her childhood memories.

その音楽は彼女の子供時代の記憶を呼び起こしました。

C1 noun /ˈɪd.i.əm/

idiom

イディオム

Meaning

A group of words whose meaning is different from the meanings of the individual words.

Example

The idiom 'break the ice' means to start a conversation in a friendly way.

イディオム '氷を破る' は、友好的な方法で会話を始めることを意味します。

C1 adjective ləˈθɑːrdʒɪk

lethargic

無気力

Meaning

Being inactive due to lack of physical or mental energy

Example

After a heavy meal, he felt lethargic and sleepy.

重い食事を取った後、彼は無気力で眠気を感じた。

C1 noun /ˈpær.ə.di/

Parody

パロディ

Meaning

an imitation of a particular style for comic effect; a humorous exaggerated copy

Example

The comedy show featured a parody of famous politicians.

そのコメディ番組は有名な政治家のパロディを特集した。

C1 adjective /ˈtɛmpərət/

temperate

温和な

Meaning

showing moderation or self-restraint; also describing mild climate.

Example

He is known for his temperate behavior even in stressful situations.

彼はストレスの多い状況でも温和な行動で知られています。

C1 noun /fɪlθ/

filth

汚れ

Meaning

dirty or disgusting matter; moral corruption

Example

The streets were full of filth after the storm.

嵐の後、通りは汚れでいっぱいでした。

C1 noun /bɜːrθ/

Berth

寝台; 船、列車、または他の乗り物で寝る場所

Meaning

a sleeping place in a ship, train, or other vehicle; a place where a ship can dock

Example

I booked an upper berth on the overnight train.

私は夜行列車で上段の寝台を予約しました。

C1 adjective /ˈtɛlˌteɪl/

telltale

明白な

Meaning

Revealing something that is usually hidden; giving away a secret or clue.

Example

The telltale signs of fatigue were visible on his face.

疲労の明白な兆候が彼の顔に現れていた。

C1 verb /ɪnˈsɜːrkəl/

encircle

囲む

Meaning

to form a circle around something

Example

The protesters encircled the building in a human chain.

抗議者は人間の鎖で建物を囲んだ。

C1 noun /ˌæntɪˈsiːdənts/

antecedents

先例

Meaning

previous events, conditions, or people that influence or serve as a basis for something that follows

Example

The lawyer examined the criminal antecedents of the suspect.

弁護士は容疑者の犯罪歴を調べました。

C1 adjective /pərˈvɜːrs/

perverse

倒錯

Meaning

showing a deliberate desire to behave in a way that is unreasonable, contrary, or unacceptable

Example

He took a perverse pleasure in upsetting his colleagues.

彼は同僚を困らせることに倒錯した喜びを感じていた。

C1 adjective /ˈzoʊ.nəl/

Zonal

ゾーン式

Meaning

relating to or arranged in zones; of, relating to, or having the form of a zone

Example

The city implemented a zonal parking system to manage traffic congestion.

都市は交通渋滞を管理するためにゾーン式駐車システムを導入しました。

C1 verb /siːd/

cede

譲渡する

Meaning

to give up power, territory, or rights to another

Example

The country ceded territory after losing the war.

その国は戦争に負けた後、領土を譲渡した。

C1 noun /ˈdaɪəˌlɛkt/

dialect

方言

Meaning

A particular form of a language spoken in a specific region or by a specific group.

Example

He speaks a dialect of Bengali that is common in rural areas.

彼は田舎で一般的なベンガル語の方言を話します。

C1 noun /ˈhæŋ.ər/

Hangar

ハンガー

Meaning

a large building with extensive floor area, typically for housing aircraft; an aircraft shelter

Example

The airplane was stored safely in the hangar during the severe thunderstorm.

飛行機は激しい雷雨の間、安全にハンガーに保管されていました。

C1 adjective /həˈbɪtʃuəl/

habitual

習慣的な

Meaning

Done or doing constantly or as a habit; customary.

Example

He was a habitual latecomer to class.

彼は授業に習慣的に遅刻していた。

C1 noun /ləˈɡuːn/

lagoon

ラグーン

Meaning

A shallow body of water separated from the sea by sandbars or reefs.

Example

We swam in the calm waters of the lagoon.

私たちはラグーンの穏やかな水で泳ぎました。

C1 noun /ˈvɛriəns/

variance

分散

Meaning

the state of being different or inconsistent; in statistics, a measure of the spread between numbers

Example

There is a wide variance in students' performance levels.

学生のパフォーマンスレベルには大きな分散があります。

C1 verb /prɪˈzaɪd/

preside

主宰する

Meaning

to be in charge of a meeting, event, or organization

Example

She will preside over the meeting tomorrow.

彼女は明日会議を主宰します。

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 adjective /prɪm/

prim

過度に正式または適切

Meaning

stiffly formal and proper in appearance or behavior

Example

She looked prim in her neatly pressed dress.

彼女はきちんとアイロンがかけられたドレスを着てプリムに見えた。

C1 noun /krəˈʃɛndoʊ/

crescendo

音量の段階的増加

Meaning

a gradual increase in loudness or intensity, especially in music

Example

The orchestra built to a powerful crescendo before the finale.

オーケストラはフィナーレの前に強力なクレッシェンドを築いた。

C1 noun /ˈhɛzɪtənsi/

hesitancy

ためらい

Meaning

The tendency to pause or delay due to uncertainty or fear.

Example

His hesitancy in answering made everyone doubt his confidence.

彼の答えに対するためらいは、誰もが彼の自信に疑問を抱かせました。

C1 verb /dɪˈfeɪs/

deface

傷つける

Meaning

to spoil the surface or appearance of something, especially by writing or drawing on it

Example

The vandals defaced the wall with graffiti.

ヴァンダルたちはグラフィティで壁を傷つけました。

C1 noun /fɪˈnænʃɪər/

financier

金融家

Meaning

a person who manages large amounts of money or investments

Example

The financier advised the company on its investments.

金融家は会社に投資に関するアドバイスをしました。

C1 noun /ˈɡuːs.bʌmps/

goosebumps

鳥肌

Meaning

small raised bumps on the skin caused by cold, fear, or excitement

Example

The horror movie gave me goosebumps.

ホラー映画で鳥肌が立った。

C1 verb /ˈlɪŋɡər/

linger

必要以上に長く留まる

Meaning

to stay in a place longer than necessary; to persist

Example

The smell of coffee lingered in the kitchen.

コーヒーの香りがキッチンに長く残った。

C1 adjective /səbˈmɪs.ɪv/

Submissive

従順; 服従的; 謙虚な

Meaning

ready to obey others; yielding to authority; humble and compliant

Example

She became submissive after years of harsh treatment.

厳しい扱いの後、彼女は従順になった。

C1 adjective /pərˈpetʃuəl/

perpetual

永遠の

Meaning

never-ending or continuous

Example

She lived in perpetual fear of being discovered.

彼女は発見される恐怖の中で永遠に生きていました。

C1 noun /səˈlɪn.ə.t̬i/

salinity

塩分, 塩濃度

Meaning

The salt content of soil or water, typically measured as a concentration.

Example

The salinity of the ocean varies depending on depth and location.

海洋の塩分は深さと場所によって異なります。

C1 noun /nɪl/

Nil

ゼロ; 何もない

Meaning

nothing; zero; no amount

Example

His chances of winning were nil after the scandal.

スキャンダル後、彼の勝つチャンスはゼロになった。

C1 adjective /ˌʌnəbˈtruːsɪv/

unobtrusive

目立たない

Meaning

not attracting attention; blending in without causing notice

Example

The security cameras are designed to be unobtrusive.

セキュリティカメラは目立たないように設計されています。

C1 noun /ˈvæɡ.ə.bɒnd/

Vagabond

浮浪者; 放浪者

Meaning

a person who has no home or job and travels from place to place

Example

The old vagabond wandered through the streets looking for food.

年老いた浮浪者は食べ物を探して街を歩いていた。

C1 verb /ɪnˈsjuː/

ensue

結果として起こる

Meaning

to happen as a result or consequence

Example

After the argument, silence ensued.

議論の後、沈黙が続いた。

C1 adjective /ʌnˈspiːkəbl/

unspeakable

言葉では表現できない

Meaning

too bad or shocking to be expressed in words

Example

The survivors endured unspeakable horrors during the war.

生存者は戦争中に言葉では表現できない恐怖に耐えました。

C1 verb /ˌaʊtˈduː/

outdo

超える

Meaning

To do better than someone else; to surpass.

Example

She always tries to outdo her classmates in exams.

彼女は試験でクラスメートを常に超えようとします。

C1 adjective /ˈbɑːmi/

balmy

穏やかで心地よい温かさ；癒し。

Meaning

Mild and pleasantly warm; soothing.

Example

We enjoyed a walk on a balmy summer evening.

私たちは穏やかな夏の夕方に散歩を楽しみました。

C1 adjective /ˌʌnɪmˈplɔɪəbəl/

unemployable

雇用不適格

Meaning

Not able to be employed; lacking the skills or qualities necessary for employment

Example

Due to his criminal record, he was considered unemployable in most companies.

彼の犯罪歴のため、ほとんどの会社で雇用不適格と見なされた。

C1 verb, noun /klɑːɡ/

clog

詰まる / 木靴

Meaning

to block or become blocked; a type of heavy wooden shoe

Example

The sink was clogged with food waste.

シンクは食べ物のゴミで詰まっていました。

C1 noun /ɪmˈbæl.əns/

Imbalance

不均衡

Meaning

lack of proportion or relation between corresponding things; unequal distribution

Example

The doctor said the patient's dizziness was caused by an inner ear imbalance.

医者は患者のめまいが内耳の不均衡によって引き起こされたと言いました。

C1 noun /ˌtɛrəˈdæktɪl/

pterodactyl

絶滅した飛行爬虫類

Meaning

An extinct flying reptile of the Jurassic period, with a long slender head and wings formed by a membrane stretching along the body.

Example

The museum displayed a fossil of a giant pterodactyl.

博物館には巨大なプテロダクティルの化石が展示されていた。

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 adjective /ˈdɒdʒi/

Dodgy

疑わしい; 質が悪い; 信頼できない; 危険なまたはリスクのある

Meaning

suspicious; questionable; unreliable; risky or dangerous

Example

That deal sounds dodgy to me.

その取引は私には疑わしく聞こえます。

C1 noun /rəˈpɪdəti/

rapidity

迅速さ

Meaning

The quality of moving or happening quickly; swiftness or speed.

Example

The rapidity of technological change is astonishing.

技術的な変化の速さは驚くべきものです。

C1 verb /dɪˈspɛns/

dispense

配布する

Meaning

To distribute or provide something, especially in portions.

Example

The machine dispenses clean drinking water.

その機械は清潔な飲料水を供給します。

C1 noun /ˈæl.ɪ.moʊ.ni/

alimony

扶養費

Meaning

financial support that a person is ordered by a court to give to their spouse after separation or divorce

Example

He was ordered by the court to pay monthly alimony to his ex-wife.

裁判所は彼に元妻に毎月の扶養費を支払うよう命じた。

C1 noun /ˌɪn.dɪˈsɪʒ.ən/

Indecision

優柔不断; 決断力の欠如; 迷い

Meaning

the inability to make decisions quickly; uncertainty about what to do

Example

Her indecision about which job offer to accept caused her to miss both opportunities.

どの仕事のオファーを受けるかについての優柔不断さが、両方のチャンスを逃す原因となった。

C1 noun /ədˈhɪə.rəns/

adherence

遵守

Meaning

The practice of following or keeping to a rule, standard, or belief.

Example

Adherence to rules is crucial in any organization.

規則を遵守することは、どの組織においても重要です。

C1 adjective /ˈprɪvi/

privy

秘密の知識

Meaning

having access to secret or private knowledge

Example

She was privy to the confidential discussions.

彼女は機密の議論に通じていました。

Meaning

A temporary or permanent decrease or disappearance of disease symptoms; forgiveness of sins or debts.

Example

The patient’s cancer is in remission after the treatment.

C1 adjective /əˈfɜːrmətɪv/

affirmative

肯定的

Meaning

expressing agreement, approval, or a positive response

Example

She gave an affirmative answer to the proposal.

彼女は提案に対して肯定的な回答をしました。

C1 adjective /frəˈnɛtɪk/

frenetic

狂乱の

Meaning

Fast and energetic in a wild or uncontrolled way.

Example

The stock market experienced frenetic trading after the announcement.

発表後、株式市場は狂乱の取引を経験しました。

C1 adjective /ʌnˈtʃælɪndʒd/

Unchallenged

挑戦されていない; 反対なしに受け入れられた; ライバルなし

Meaning

not disputed or questioned; accepted without opposition; having no rival

Example

He remained the unchallenged champion for five years.

彼は5年間、挑戦されていないチャンピオンであり続けました。

C1 noun /vʌlˈɡær.ɪ.ti/

Vulgarity

下品さ

Meaning

the quality of being rude, offensive, or indecent; lack of sophistication or good taste

Example

The comedian's jokes were criticized for their vulgarity.

そのコメディアンのジョークは、彼らの下品さのために批判された。

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。

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 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 /ˈɪŋ.krə.mənt/

Increment

増加

Meaning

an increase or addition, especially one of a series on a fixed scale; a regular increase in salary

Example

He received an annual increment of five percent in his salary this year.

彼は今年、自分の給料に5パーセントの年次増加を受け取った。

C1 noun /ˈfɔːrwɜːrd/

foreword

序文

Meaning

a short introduction at the beginning of a book, typically written by someone other than the author

Example

The foreword of the book was written by a famous historian.

その本の序文は、有名な歴史家によって書かれました。

C1 noun /ˌbaɪˈlæt.ər.əl nɪˌɡəʊ.ʃiˈeɪ.ʃənz/

bilateral negotiations

二国間交渉

Meaning

Negotiations or discussions between two parties, typically countries or organizations.

Example

Bilateral negotiations resolve disputes.

二国間交渉は紛争を解決する。

C1 adjective /ɪnˈflɛksəbl/

inflexible

柔軟性がない

Meaning

Not able to bend or change; unwilling to change ideas or behavior.

Example

His inflexible attitude made negotiations difficult.

彼の柔軟性がない態度は交渉を難しくしました。

C1 adjective /ˌʌndərˈsteɪtɪd/

understated

控えめな

Meaning

Presented in a subtle and restrained way.

Example

She wore an elegant but understated dress.

彼女はエレガントで控えめなドレスを着ていた。

C1 noun /ˈfjuː.tʃə.rɪst/

futurist

未来学者

Meaning

A person who studies or predicts the future, especially trends in science, technology, or society.

Example

The futurist predicted major changes in transportation within the next decade.

未来学者は次の10年間で交通に大きな変化があると予測しました。

C1 noun /ˈnɑː.sɪ.sɪ.zəm/

narcissism

自己愛

Meaning

Excessive interest in or admiration of oneself; extreme selfishness.

Example

His excessive narcissism made it difficult for him to empathize with others.

彼の過度な自己愛は、他人に共感するのを難しくした。

C1 noun /kwɪnˈtɛsəns/

quintessence

エッセンス

Meaning

The purest or most perfect example of something.

Example

She is the quintessence of elegance.

彼女は優雅さのエッセンスです。

C1 noun /ˈlʊkaʊt/

lookout

監視, 見張り

Meaning

A place for watching; a person keeping watch.

Example

The guard kept a lookout for suspicious activity.

ガードは怪しい活動に目を光らせていました。

C1 noun /ˈtrɪviə/

trivia

雑学

Meaning

Details or information that are considered unimportant or of little value.

Example

The quiz was filled with fun trivia about movies and music.

クイズは映画や音楽に関する楽しい雑学で満たされていました。

C1 verb /ˈɪnstɪˌɡeɪt/

instigate

扇動する

Meaning

To bring about or initiate an action, often something negative.

Example

He was accused of instigating the riot.

彼は暴動を扇動したとして告発された。

C1 noun /ˈɒstrəsɪzəm/

ostracism

追放

Meaning

The act of excluding someone from a group or society.

Example

The student faced ostracism after breaking the rules.

その学生は規則を破った後、追放に直面しました。

C1 verb /ˈspɪərˌhɛd/

spearhead

先導する

Meaning

to lead or initiate an action, project, or movement

Example

She spearheaded the campaign for environmental awareness.

彼女は環境意識のキャンペーンを先導しました。

C1 verb, noun /ɡɔːrdʒ/

gorge

貪欲に食べる / 山間の狭い谷

Meaning

to eat greedily; a narrow valley between mountains or hills

Example

They gorged themselves on pizza after the hike.

ハイキング後に彼らはピザをむさぼり食べました。

C1 verb /ˈɒp.tɪ.maɪz/

optimize

最適化する

Meaning

To make the best or most effective use of a situation, opportunity, or resource.

Example

The company is working to optimize its supply chain.

会社はサプライチェーンの最適化に取り組んでいます。

C1 verb /ɪnˈreɪdʒ/

enrage

怒らせる

Meaning

To make someone extremely angry.

Example

His unfair remarks enraged the audience.

彼の不公平な発言が観客を怒らせた。

C1 noun prɪˈdɪk.ə.mənt

predicament

苦境

Meaning

A difficult, unpleasant, or embarrassing situation.

Example

Losing both jobs put him in a financial predicament.

両方の仕事を失ったことで、彼は経済的な苦境に陥った。

C1 noun /ˈdɛljuːdʒ/

deluge

洪水

Meaning

A severe flood; an overwhelming quantity of something.

Example

The town was hit by a deluge of rain in just a few hours.

その町は数時間で豪雨の洪水に襲われました。

C1 verb /ˈpæri/

parry

攻撃をかわす

Meaning

to ward off or deflect an attack, especially in fencing or conversation

Example

He managed to parry the opponent’s sword with quick reflexes.

彼は素早い反応で相手の剣をかわすことができた。

C1 adjective /dɪˈfʌŋkt/

defunct

営業停止、廃止

Meaning

No longer existing, operating, or functioning.

Example

The company became defunct after the financial crisis.

その会社は金融危機の後で廃業しました。

C1 adjective /ˈhæk.nid/

hackneyed

使い古された

Meaning

Used too often and therefore lacking originality or freshness.

Example

The speech was filled with hackneyed phrases that failed to inspire the audience.

そのスピーチは使い古されたフレーズでいっぱいで、聴衆を鼓舞することはなかった。

C1 noun /təˈræntjʊlə/

tarantula

タランチュラ

Meaning

A large hairy spider found in warm regions.

Example

The tarantula crawled across the desert floor.

タランチュラは砂漠の地面を這っていた。

C1 noun /brɒŋˈkaɪtɪs/

bronchitis

気管支炎

Meaning

inflammation of the lining of the bronchial tubes, which carry air to and from the lungs

Example

The doctor diagnosed him with acute bronchitis.

医者は彼に急性の気管支炎を診断しました。

C1 adjective ɛnˈdɛm.ɪk

endemic

固有

Meaning

Native and restricted to a certain place.

Example

The Bengal tiger is endemic to the Indian subcontinent.

ベンガルタイガーはインド亜大陸に固有です。

C1 verb /rɪˈsɜːrdʒ/

resurge

再興

Meaning

To rise, increase, or become active again after a decline.

Example

Interest in traditional crafts has begun to resurge.

伝統工芸に対する関心が再び高まり始めています。

C1 noun /ˌdɪsbɪˈliːvər/

disbeliever

不信者

Meaning

a person who does not believe in something, especially a religion or idea

Example

He was called a disbeliever for rejecting the traditional faith.

彼は伝統的な信仰を拒否したため、不信者と呼ばれました。

C1 noun səˈsteɪ.nə.bəl tekˈnɒl.ə.dʒi

sustainable technology

持続可能な技術

Meaning

Technology designed to meet present needs without compromising future generations' ability to meet their needs.

Example

Sustainable technology ensures a cleaner future.

持続可能な技術は、よりクリーンな未来を保証します。

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 adjective /ˈspeɪʃəl/

spatial

空間の

Meaning

relating to space or the position, area, and size of things

Example

The scientist studied the spatial arrangement of stars.

科学者は星の空間配置を研究しました。