C1 verb /dɪsˈpærɪdʒ/

disparage

Meaning

to criticize someone or something in a way that shows a lack of respect

Example

It is unfair to disparage people for their opinions.

C2 noun /ˈhɛksəˌpɒd/

hexapod

ヘクサポッド

Meaning

An insect or other organism with six legs.

Example

The scientist observed a hexapod crawling on the leaf.

科学者は葉の上を這うヘクサポッドを観察しました。

A2 adjective /ɡlæd/

Glad

嬉しい; 喜んでいる; 幸せ;

Meaning

happy; pleased; delighted;

Example

I am glad to see you after such a long time.

こんなに長い時間が経った後、あなたに会えて嬉しいです。

C1 adjective /ˌʌnfɔːrθˈkʌmɪŋ/

unforthcoming

協力的でない

Meaning

Not willing to talk or provide information; uncooperative.

Example

The witness was unforthcoming about what he had seen.

証人は見たことについて協力的でなかった。

A1 pronoun /ðɛm/

them

彼ら

Meaning

used to refer to people or things previously mentioned or easily identified

Example

I saw them at the park yesterday.

昨日、公園で彼らを見かけました。

C2 noun /ˈpriːsɛpt/

precept

教義

Meaning

A general rule intended to regulate behavior or thought.

Example

Honesty is a fundamental precept in all religions.

正直はすべての宗教における基本的な教義です。

B2 noun, verb /stɛm/

stem

茎 / 食い止める

Meaning

Noun: The main stalk of a plant. Verb: To stop or restrict the flow or development of something.

Example

The gardener cut the stem of the rose; New policies aim to stem the flow of pollution.

庭師はバラの茎を切りました; 新しい政策は汚染の流れを食い止めることを目指しています。

C2 adjective /ˈfɪnɪki/

finicky

気難しい; 詳細に非常にこだわる

Meaning

difficult to please; very particular about details

Example

He is so finicky about his food that he only eats organic vegetables.

彼は自分の食べ物に対してとても細かいので、有機野菜だけを食べます。

B1 verb /ɪkˈstend/

extend

延長する

Meaning

to make longer or larger; to stretch out; to offer or give

Example

The company decided to extend the deadline for the project.

会社はプロジェクトの締め切りを延長することに決定しました。

C1 noun ˌlɪb.ərˈeɪ.ʃən

liberation

解放

Meaning

The action of setting someone free from imprisonment, slavery, or oppression; release.

Example

Liberation movements inspired many countries.

解放運動は多くの国々に影響を与えました。

B2 noun /ˈpɪm.pəl/

Pimple

ニキビ

Meaning

a small, inflamed elevation of the skin; a spot on the skin, especially on the face

Example

She was embarrassed about the pimple on her forehead.

彼女は額のニキビに気まずさを感じていた。

B2 noun /ˈɪnvənˌtɔːri/

inventory

インベントリ

Meaning

A complete list of items, such as goods in stock or property.

Example

The shopkeeper checked the inventory before opening the store.

店主は店を開店する前にインベントリを確認しました。

C2 noun /sɪˈrɒkoʊ/

sirocco

熱く乾燥した風

Meaning

A hot, dry wind blowing from North Africa across the Mediterranean to southern Europe.

Example

The sirocco made the city unbearably hot and dusty.

シロッコは街を耐えられないほど暑く、ほこりっぽくした。

A2 preposition /əˈmʌŋ/

among

の中で

Meaning

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

Example

He was sitting among his friends.

彼は友達の中に座っていた。

B2 adjective ˈɪn.tɪ.ɡreɪ.tɪd

integrated

統合された

Meaning

Combining or coordinating separate elements so as to provide a harmonious, interrelated whole.

Example

Integrated systems optimize efficiency.

統合されたシステムは効率を最適化します。

C2 verb /ˈnɪtˌpɪk/

nitpick

Meaning

To find and criticize small or unimportant faults in someone or something.

Example

She tends to nitpick about every little detail.

C1 adjective /ɪnˈɔːdəbl/

inaudible

聞こえない

Meaning

Unable to be heard.

Example

Her voice was almost inaudible over the noise.

その音の中で彼女の声はほとんど聞こえなかった。

C1 noun /ˈaɪ.wɪt.nəs/

Eyewitness

目撃者

Meaning

a person who has seen something happen and can give evidence about it

Example

The police interviewed several eyewitnesses to the accident.

警察は事故の目撃者にインタビューを行いました。

B2 adjective /ʌnˈiːvən/

Uneven

不均一; 凹凸のある

Meaning

not level or smooth; not regular or consistent

Example

The road was uneven and full of potholes.

その道は不均一で、穴だらけだった。

A2 noun /dɪˈzɜːrt/

dessert

デザート

Meaning

the sweet course eaten at the end of a meal

Example

We had ice cream for dessert after dinner.

夕食後にデザートとしてアイスクリームを食べました。

B1 adverb /ˈʃɔːt.li/

Shortly

まもなく; 少しの間で; 簡潔に

Meaning

soon; in a short time; briefly

Example

The meeting will begin shortly.

会議はまもなく始まります。

B2 verb /ˈhʌvər/

hover

空中で一箇所に留まる、前後に動かない

Meaning

to remain in the air in one place without moving forward or backward

Example

The helicopter hovered over the city.

ヘリコプターは街の上空で浮かんでいました。

C2 adjective /ˈɡɛə.rɪʃ/

garish

過度に明るく派手

Meaning

Excessively bright and showy, often in a tasteless or unattractive way.

Example

The room was decorated with garish neon lights.

部屋は過度に明るいネオンライトで飾られていました。

B2 adjective /ˈflʌfi/

fluffy

幸せ

Meaning

soft, light, and airy in texture

Example

She baked a fluffy cake for the party.

彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、幸せを隠すことができませんでした。

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。

A2 adjective ˈpɒzətɪv

positive

ポジティブ

Meaning

Having an electric charge opposite to that of an electron.

Example

Protons have a positive charge.

陽子は正の電荷を持っています。

C1 noun /riˈæktənt/

reactant

Meaning

A substance that takes part in and undergoes change during a chemical reaction.

Example

Oxygen is a reactant in the process of combustion.

B1 noun pɔːrt

Port

港

Meaning

A town or city with a harbor where ships load or unload.

Example

Ports improve maritime trade.

港は海上貿易を改善します。

B1 noun /ˈpɛnəlti/

penalty

罰金

Meaning

A punishment imposed for breaking a law, rule, or contract.

Example

He had to pay a heavy penalty for breaking the traffic rules.

交通規則違反で重い罰金を払わなければなりませんでした。

B2 noun /proʊˈbeɪʃən/

probation

試用期間

Meaning

a period of testing or supervision, especially for offenders or new employees

Example

He was placed on probation for six months.

彼は6か月の試用期間を与えられました。

B2 noun ট্রপিক্যাল রিজিওনস

tropical regions

熱帯地域

Meaning

Areas of the Earth near the equator characterized by warm temperatures.

Example

Bangladesh is located in tropical regions.

バングラデシュは熱帯地域に位置しています。

C2 verb /prɒɡˈnɒstɪkeɪt/

prognosticate

予測する

Meaning

To foretell or predict future events, especially based on current signs.

Example

Experts attempted to prognosticate the outcome of the election.

専門家たちは選挙の結果を予測しようとした。

B1 adjective /slaɪt/

Slight

わずか; 軽い; 細い; 微妙な

Meaning

small in degree; not severe or intense; slim; thin

Example

There was a slight delay in the train schedule.

電車の時刻表にはわずかな遅れがありました。

A1 verb /luːz/

lose

失う

Meaning

to be unable to find something; to fail to win; to misplace

Example

I hope I don't lose my keys again.

私は再び鍵を失いたくありません。

C1 verb /ˈwɒloʊ/

wallow

ゴロゴロする, ふける

Meaning

to roll about or indulge oneself in something excessively

Example

The buffalo likes to wallow in the mud on hot days.

バッファローは暑い日には泥の中でゴロゴロするのが好きです。

B2 verb /ræm/

ram

Meaning

to strike or push something with great force

Example

The truck rammed into the wall.

C1 noun /ˈspiːʃiː/

specie

硬貨

Meaning

money in the form of coins rather than notes or credit

Example

The transaction was made in specie.

取引は硬貨で行われました。

B1 noun /miːnz/

Means

手段; 資源; 方法;

Meaning

An action or system by which a result is achieved; financial resources

Example

They don't have the means to afford such an expensive vacation.

彼らにはそんなに高価な休暇を支払う手段がありません。

B2 noun /ˈklaɪ.mæks/

Climax

クライマックス

Meaning

the most intense, exciting, or important point of something; the highest or most intense point in a process

Example

The movie reached its climax during the final battle scene.

映画は最後の戦闘シーンでクライマックスに達しました。

C2 noun /ˈkaʊntɪŋˌhaʊs/

counting-house

会計事務所

Meaning

a business office where accounts are kept and financial transactions are managed

Example

The merchant spent most of his day in the counting-house reviewing ledgers.

商人は一日中、会計事務所で帳簿を確認して過ごしました。

C1 noun /wæks ɡɔːrd/

Wax Gourd

ワックスゴード

Meaning

a large white or green gourd with waxy skin, commonly used in Asian cooking

Example

The wax gourd soup is very nutritious and helps with digestion.

ワックスゴードのスープは非常に栄養があり、消化を助けます。

A2 noun /ˈtrævələr/

traveller

旅行者

Meaning

A person who is on a journey or frequently travels to different places.

Example

The traveller set out early in the morning to explore new lands.

旅行者は新しい土地を探検するために朝早く出発した。

C1 verb /dɪˈsɛkt/

dissect

Meaning

to cut apart an animal, plant, or other organism to study its internal parts; to analyze something in detail

Example

In biology class, students had to dissect a frog to learn about its anatomy.

C2 noun /dɪˈkrɛpɪˌtjuːd/

decrepitude

衰退

Meaning

the state of being old, weak, and worn out

Example

The once-great empire fell into decrepitude.

かつて偉大だった帝国は衰退しました。

B2 noun /ɪmˈbærəsmənt/

embarrassment

恥ずかしさ

Meaning

a feeling of self-consciousness, shame, or awkwardness

Example

Her face turned red with embarrassment after the mistake.

彼女は間違いを犯した後、恥ずかしさで顔が赤くなった。

A1 noun /ˈsændwɪtʃ/

sandwich

サンドイッチ

Meaning

two pieces of bread with food such as meat, cheese, or salad between them

Example

I made a chicken sandwich for lunch.

私は昼食にチキンサンドイッチを作りました。

A1 noun /jɪə/

year

年

Meaning

a period of 365 or 366 days, divided into 12 months

Example

This year, we are planning a trip to the mountains.

今年、私たちは山への旅行を計画しています。

C2 noun /ˈhæŋ.kər/

Hanker

渇望, 欲求

Meaning

a feeling of yearning or craving; a strong desire for something

Example

After years abroad, she developed a deep hanker for her homeland's traditional cuisine.

海外で何年も過ごした後、彼女は故郷の伝統的な料理への深い渇望を抱きました。

C1 verb /riːˈkæptʃər/

recapture

再び奪回する

Meaning

To take back or regain possession of something.

Example

The army managed to recapture the lost territory.

軍隊は失われた領土を再び奪回することに成功しました。

C2 noun /kəˈmɛstɪbəl/

comestible

食べられる

Meaning

An item of food that can be eaten.

Example

The picnic basket was full of delicious comestibles.

ピクニックバスケットにはおいしい食べられる食べ物が詰まっていた。

C1 verb /ədˈmɪnɪstreɪt/

administrate

管理する

Meaning

to manage or supervise the execution of duties, laws, or resources; to formally give or apply something such as a test or medicine

Example

The committee will administrate the new policy across all departments.

委員会はすべての部門で新しい方針を管理する。

C2 noun /klɛərˈvɔɪəns/

clairvoyance

透視能力

Meaning

the supposed ability to perceive events beyond normal sensory contact; psychic insight

Example

She claimed to have clairvoyance and predicted the future.

彼女は透視能力を持っていると主張し、未来を予知しました。

B2 noun /kəˈtæstrəfi/

catastrophe

災害

Meaning

A sudden and widespread disaster or misfortune.

Example

The earthquake was a catastrophe for the entire region.

地震は地域全体にとって災害でした。

C1 noun /ˈwɪŋˌspæn/

wingspan

翼幅

Meaning

the distance from the tip of one wing to the tip of the other wing

Example

The eagle has an impressive wingspan of over two meters.

ワシの翼幅は2メートル以上です。

B2 noun /ˌkrɛd.ɪˈbɪl.ɪ.ti/

credibility

信頼性

Meaning

The quality of being trusted and believed in; trustworthiness.

Example

His credibility as a leader remains unquestioned.

リーダーとしての彼の信頼性は疑問の余地がない。

A2 noun /ˈsɪə.ri.əl/

cereal

Meaning

a common breakfast food made from processed grains such as wheat, oats, or corn

Example

She eats a bowl of cereal every morning before work.

C1 adjective /ˈraʊ.di/

Rowdy

騒々しい; 無秩序な; 破壊的な

Meaning

disorderly; unruly; noisy and disruptive

Example

The rowdy children were making too much noise.

騒々しい子供たちは大きな音を立てていた。

C1 noun /ˈɪŋklɪŋ/

inkling

予感

Meaning

A slight idea, hint, or suspicion about something.

Example

She had an inkling that he was planning a surprise.

彼女は彼がサプライズを計画しているという予感を持っていた。

B1 adverb /ˈdaʊnwədz/

Downwards

下向き

Meaning

towards a lower place or position; in a downward direction

Example

The ball rolled downwards along the slope.

ボールは坂を下向きに転がった。

A2 noun /dʒæz/

jazz

幸せ

Meaning

a style of music characterized by improvisation, syncopation, and strong rhythm, originating in African American communities

Example

She loves listening to live jazz on weekends.

彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、自分の幸せを隠せませんでした。

A2 noun /mæθ/

math

数学

Meaning

The study of numbers, quantities, and shapes, also called mathematics.

Example

She is very good at math.

彼女は数学が得意です。

C2 noun /djuːˈɛnə/

duenna

ガバーナント

Meaning

an older woman acting as a governess or chaperone, especially in Spanish families

Example

The young lady was accompanied by a duenna during the festival.

若い女性は祭りの間、デュエナに付き添われていました。

C1 noun /streɪt/

strait

海峡

Meaning

A narrow passage of water connecting two seas or two large areas of water.

Example

The Strait of Gibraltar connects the Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea.

ジブラルタル海峡は大西洋と地中海を繋いでいます。

C1 noun /ˌres.ɪˈteɪ.ʃən/

Recitation

朗読

Meaning

the action of reciting or repeating aloud from memory

Example

The poetry recitation contest was held in the auditorium.

詩の朗読大会はホールで行われました。

B2 verb /ˈsɜːrkjəˌleɪt/

circulate

循環する, 動く

Meaning

to move continuously or freely through a closed system or area

Example

Air circulated freely in the open hall.

空気は開かれたホールで自由に循環していました。

C2 adjective /ˈhoʊm.spʌn/

homespun

手作り

Meaning

Simple and unsophisticated; made at home rather than in a factory.

Example

She wore a homespun dress to the village festival.

彼女は村の祭りに手作りのドレスを着て行った。

B2 adjective /ˌɪnkəmˈpliːt/

incomplete

不完全

Meaning

Not finished, lacking some parts or not whole.

Example

Her report was incomplete and needed further details.

彼女の報告は不完全で、詳細が必要でした。

A2 noun /ækˈtɪv.ə.ti/

Activity

活動; 行動; タスク

Meaning

something that you do for interest or pleasure, or in order to achieve a particular aim

Example

Physical activity is important for good health.

健康のために身体的な活動が重要です。

A1 adverb /ˈjuː.ʒu.ə.li/

Usually

通常; 一般的に

Meaning

in most cases; generally; as a rule

Example

I usually wake up at 7 AM every morning.

私は通常、毎朝7時に起きます。

A2 noun /ræt/

Rat

ネズミ

Meaning

a large long-tailed rodent that is typically considered a pest

Example

The rat scurried across the kitchen floor.

ネズミは台所の床を走り抜けました。

B2 noun /sɛnˈseɪʃən/

Sensation

感覚 / センセーション

Meaning

a physical feeling or perception resulting from something that happens to or comes into contact with the body; a widespread reaction of interest and excitement

Example

The new singer became an overnight sensation.

新しい歌手は一夜にしてセンセーションとなった。

A2 adverb /ˈdɪfərəntli/

differently

異なった方法で

Meaning

in a way that is not the same as another or as expected

Example

She approached the problem differently than her colleagues.

彼女は同僚たちと違った方法で問題に取り組みました。

B2 noun /ˈkʌm.pəs/

Compass

コンパス

Meaning

an instrument for finding direction with a magnetic needle pointing to magnetic north

Example

The hiker used a compass to find the right direction.

ハイカーは正しい方向を見つけるためにコンパスを使った。

B2 noun /ˈteɪ.lər/

Tailor

仕立て屋

Meaning

a person whose job is making and altering clothes

Example

The tailor measured him for a new suit.

仕立て屋は彼に新しいスーツのサイズを測りました。

C2 verb /ˈsɪn.tɪ.leɪt/

scintillate

輝く

Meaning

to sparkle or shine brightly; to emit flashes of light

Example

The diamond ring scintillated under the bright lights.

ダイヤモンドの指輪は明るい光の下で輝いていました。

C2 noun (plural) /ˈlɪniəmənts/

lineaments

顔の特徴

Meaning

The features or distinctive characteristics of the face or body.

Example

The lineaments of his face were sharp and stern.

彼の顔の特徴は鋭くて厳しかった。

C2 adjective /ˈdɪsənənt/

dissonant

不協和音

Meaning

Harsh and lacking harmony; conflicting.

Example

The orchestra produced a dissonant sound during rehearsal.

オーケストラはリハーサル中に不協和音を発生させました。

C1 noun ˈdaɪ.nə.sti

dynasty

王朝

Meaning

A line of hereditary rulers of a country; a succession of people from the same family who play a prominent role in business, politics, or another field.

Example

The Ming dynasty ruled China for centuries.

明王朝は何世紀にもわたって中国を支配していました。

C2 verb /haɪˈpɒθɪkeɪt/

hypothecate

Meaning

to pledge something, such as property, as security for a debt without giving up possession of it.

Example

The company hypothecated its assets to secure the loan.

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。

B2 noun /ɪnˈfɔːrsmənt/

enforcement

法執行

Meaning

the act of making sure that laws or rules are followed

Example

The police are responsible for law enforcement.

警察は法執行の責任があります。

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。

C1 noun ˌsɪstəˈmætɪk ˈseɪvɪŋz

systematic savings

計画的貯蓄

Meaning

A structured and organized approach to regularly saving money according to a planned schedule

Example

Systematic savings can mitigate financial crises in old age.

計画的貯蓄は高齢期の財務危機を軽減することができます。

C2 verb /bɪˈleɪ/

belay

ロープを固定する

Meaning

to secure a rope by winding it around an object; to stop or cancel an order (nautical/military use)

Example

The climber asked his partner to belay the rope tightly.

クライマーはパートナーにロープをしっかりと確保するように頼んだ。

C1 noun/verb /dɪsˈkwaɪət/

disquiet

Meaning

A feeling of worry or unease; to make someone feel anxious or uneasy.

Example

The strange silence filled the room with disquiet.

C1 adjective /ɪnˈflæməbəl/

Inflammable

可燃; 発火性

Meaning

easily set on fire; flammable; combustible

Example

The inflammable material caught fire quickly.

その可燃性材料はすぐに火をつけました。

C1 noun /ˈprɒdɪdʒi/

prodigy

天才児

Meaning

a person, especially a young one, with exceptional talents or abilities

Example

Mozart was a child prodigy in music.

モーツァルトは音楽の天才児でした。

B2 noun /ˈiː.ɡoʊ/

Ego

エゴ; 自尊心

Meaning

a person's sense of self-esteem or self-importance

Example

His big ego prevented him from accepting criticism from others.

彼の大きなエゴは、他人からの批判を受け入れるのを妨げていた。

C2 verb /kənˈvoʊk/

convoke

召集する

Meaning

to call together or summon a meeting or assembly

Example

The committee convoked an emergency session to discuss the crisis.

委員会は危機を議論するために緊急セッションを召集しました。

C2 noun /ˈɪəri/ or /ˈɛəri/

aery

ワシの巣

Meaning

An eagle’s nest, or a lofty, airy dwelling.

Example

The eagle perched proudly near its aery high on the cliff.

鷲は崖の上にあるその巣の近くに誇らしげに止まった。

C1 verb /dɪsˈkʌlər/

discolor

色あせる

Meaning

to change color, especially in a way that spoils the original appearance

Example

The fabric began to discolor after being left in the sun.

生地は太陽の下に置かれてから色が変わり始めました。

C2 noun /juːˌtrɑː.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/

eutrophication

湖やその他の水域における栄養素の過剰

Meaning

Excessive richness of nutrients in a lake or other body of water, frequently due to runoff from the land, which causes a dense growth of plant life and death of animal life from lack of oxygen.

Example

Excess fertilizers lead to eutrophication in lakes.

過剰な肥料は湖におけるユートロフィケーションを引き起こします。

C1 verb /ɪmˈpɜːrsəneɪt/

impersonate

偽る

Meaning

to pretend to be another person in order to entertain or deceive

Example

He was arrested for trying to impersonate a police officer.

彼は警察官を装おうとしたため逮捕されました。

C2 adjective, noun /ˈænθrəpɔɪd/

anthropoid

人類型

Meaning

Resembling a human being in form; a primate such as apes and monkeys.

Example

The gorilla is considered an anthropoid ape.

ゴリラは人類型の猿と見なされている。

C2 noun /traɪˈʌmvɪər/

triumvir

三人委員

Meaning

One of a group of three men holding power in ancient Rome.

Example

Caesar was a triumvir in the first Roman triumvirate.

カエサルは最初のローマの三人委員会の一員でした。

B2 adjective /ˈpaʊərləs/

powerless

無力

Meaning

without ability, influence, or strength

Example

She felt powerless against the unfair system.

彼女は不公平なシステムに対して無力だと感じていた。

C1 adjective /ˈvɛlvəti/

velvety

幸福

Meaning

having a smooth, soft texture like velvet

Example

She spoke in a low, velvety voice.

彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、幸せを隠すことができませんでした。

B2 noun /dɪˈpen.dəns/

Dependence

依存

Meaning

the state of relying on or needing someone or something for support; addiction

Example

His dependence on technology made it difficult for him to work without internet.

テクノロジーへの依存がインターネットなしでは仕事を困難にした。

B2 noun /ˈleð.ər/

Leather

革

Meaning

animal skin that has been treated to preserve it and make it suitable for use

Example

He bought a leather jacket from the store.

彼は店でレザージャケットを買った。

C2 adjective /ˌɔːfˈkiː/

off-key

外れた音

Meaning

out of tune; not in accordance with expected standards

Example

The singer was slightly off-key during the performance.

歌手はパフォーマンス中に少し外れた音だった。

A1 verb, noun /mɪs/

miss

失う / 恋しい

Meaning

to fail to hit, reach, or meet; to feel the absence of someone or something

Example

I really miss my family when I travel abroad.

海外旅行の際、家族を本当に恋しく感じます。

B2 adverb /səˈfɪʃəntli/

sufficiently

十分に

Meaning

to an adequate degree or extent

Example

She studied sufficiently to pass the exam.

彼女は試験に合格するために十分に勉強した。

C2 adjective /ˈnɔɪ.səm/

Noisome

不快な臭い; 有害または不快な

Meaning

having an extremely offensive smell; harmful or unpleasant

Example

The noisome smell from the garbage made everyone cover their noses.

ゴミからの不快な臭いが、みんなを鼻を押さえさせました。

B1 noun /ˈkɜːr.ənt/

Current

流れ

Meaning

a body of water or air moving in a definite direction; present time

Example

The river current was too strong for swimming.

川の流れは泳ぐには強すぎました。

B2 noun /nɪˌɡoʊ.siˈeɪ.ʃən/

Negotiation

合意に達するための議論; 交渉

Meaning

discussion aimed at reaching an agreement; bargaining

Example

The negotiation between the two companies lasted for weeks.

二社間の交渉は数週間続きました。

B2 noun, verb /nɜːrv/

nerve

神経; 勇気

Meaning

A bundle of fibers in the body that transmits signals between the brain and other parts; also courage or audacity.

Example

She gathered the nerve to speak in front of the large audience.

彼女は大きな観客の前で話す勇気を持っていた。

C1 adjective /dɪˈspɪkəbl/

despicable

卑劣な

Meaning

Deserving hatred and contempt; vile or shameful.

Example

His despicable actions shocked the entire community.

彼の卑劣な行動はコミュニティ全体を驚かせました。

C2 noun /lɒx/

loch

湖

Meaning

a lake or sea inlet, especially in Scotland

Example

Tourists visit Loch Ness to search for the legendary monster.

観光客はロッホ・ネスに行き、伝説の怪物を探します。

C2 adjective /kənˈsʌmptɪv/

consumptive

消費的な

Meaning

Relating to or characterized by consumption; historically used to describe someone suffering from tuberculosis.

Example

The doctor advised against consumptive habits.

医者は消費的な習慣を避けるようにアドバイスした。

C1 noun /ˈlʌləˌbaɪ/

lullaby

子守唄

Meaning

a soothing song sung to help a child fall asleep

Example

She sang a lullaby to her baby every night.

彼女は毎晩赤ちゃんに子守唄を歌っていた。

B2 noun /ˈdeb.ɪt/

Debit

デビット; 借金; 引き落とし

Meaning

an entry recording an amount owed; money taken from a bank account

Example

The bank showed a debit of fifty dollars from my checking account.

銀行は私の当座預金口座から50ドルのデビットを表示しました。

C1 noun /ˌvaɪ.əˈbɪl.ə.ti/

viability

実現可能性

Meaning

Ability to work successfully; feasibility.

Example

The viability of the project depends on funding.

プロジェクトの実現可能性は資金に依存しています。

C1 adjective /pərˈtɜːrbd/

perturbed

動揺した

Meaning

feeling anxious, unsettled, or disturbed

Example

He looked perturbed after hearing the bad news.

悪いニュースを聞いた後、彼は動揺しているように見えました。

C1 noun, verb /ˈɔːtɒpsi/

autopsy

検死

Meaning

a post-mortem examination to discover the cause of death or the extent of disease

Example

The autopsy revealed that the victim had died from poisoning.

検死は、犠牲者が中毒で亡くなったことを明らかにしました。

C2 noun /mæn əv wɔːr/

Man of war

戦艦

Meaning

a warship; a naval vessel equipped with weapons for warfare

Example

The man of war sailed across the ocean to defend the coast.

戦艦は海を越えて、海岸を守るために進んだ。

B2 verb /stʌn/

stun

驚かす, 気絶させる

Meaning

to shock or surprise someone greatly; to knock someone unconscious or dazed

Example

The news of her sudden resignation stunned everyone.

彼女の突然の辞任のニュースは皆を驚かせた。

B2 noun/verb /krɪˈtiːk/

critique

批評

Meaning

A detailed analysis and assessment of something, especially a literary, philosophical, or political theory; to evaluate critically.

Example

The professor asked the students to critique each other's essays.

教授は学生にお互いのエッセイを批評するように頼みました。

B1 noun /ˈmɪʃ.ən/

Mission

人やグループに与えられた重要な任務または課題；特定の目的や目標

Meaning

An important task or assignment given to a person or group; a specific purpose or goal

Example

The astronauts completed their mission to the space station.

宇宙飛行士たちは宇宙ステーションへの任務を完了しました。

B2 noun /aɪˈdiː/

id

身分証明書

Meaning

identification; a document or number used to prove who someone is

Example

Please show your ID at the entrance.

入口で身分証明書を提示してください。

A1 adverb /ɛls/

else

他に何か

Meaning

In addition; besides.

Example

Is there anything else you need?

他に何か必要ですか?

B2 adverb /drəˈmætɪkli/

dramatically

劇的に

Meaning

in a sudden, striking, or exaggerated way

Example

Sales increased dramatically after the campaign.

キャンペーン後、売上は劇的に増加しました。