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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 /ɔːˈrɔːrə/

aurora

オーロラ
Meaning
A natural display of lights in the sky, usually seen in polar regions.
Example
We traveled to Norway to see the northern aurora.
私たちはノルウェーに行き、北極のオーロラを見ました。
C1 verb /ˈsʌkɪŋ/

sucking

吸う
Meaning
Drawing in a liquid, air, or other substance through the mouth or a tube by creating a vacuum; also used figuratively for something unpleasant or ineffective
Example
The baby is sucking on a pacifier.
赤ちゃんが乳首を吸っています。
C1 adjective /ˈvɪrjʊlənt/

virulent

非常に有害
Meaning
Extremely severe or harmful in its effects.
Example
The virulent disease spread rapidly across the region.
そのウイルス性の病気は地域全体に急速に広がりました。
C1 adjective /mjuːˈnɪsɪpəl/

municipal

市営の
Meaning
relating to a city or town or its local government
Example
The municipal authority is responsible for maintaining the park.
市営当局は公園の維持管理を担当しています。
C1 noun /məˈtɜːrnəti/

Maternity

母性
Meaning
The state of being a mother; motherhood
Example
The hospital has an excellent maternity ward for new mothers.
その病院は新しい母親のための優れたマタニティ病棟を提供しています。
C1 noun /ˈdʒɪŋ.ɡəl/

Jingle

金属の物体がぶつかり合って発生する軽い音; 短くてキャッチーな歌
Meaning
a light ringing sound such as that made by metal objects being shaken together; a short catchy song
Example
The jingle of keys could be heard as she walked down the hallway.
廊下を歩いているとき、鍵の音が聞こえました。
C1 verb /wɪns/

wince

Meaning
To make an involuntary movement of the face or body as a result of pain or distress.
Example
He winced when the doctor touched his injured arm.
C1 noun /səˈprɛʃən/

suppression

抑制
Meaning
the act of forcibly stopping something or holding back feelings or actions
Example
The suppression of free speech led to protests.
言論の自由の抑制は抗議を引き起こした。
C1 noun /ˈrɪdəns/

riddance

解放
Meaning
The action of getting rid of something unwanted or unpleasant.
Example
His departure was considered a welcome riddance by the team.
彼の退職はチームにとって歓迎すべき解放と見なされた。
C1 verb /ˈwɪtl/

whittle

Meaning
to carve or shape something by cutting off small pieces; to gradually reduce
Example
He spent the afternoon whittling a piece of wood into a toy.
C1 verb /wɪlt/

wilt

しおれる
Meaning
To become limp, weak, or drooping, often due to lack of water or energy.
Example
The flowers wilted in the heat of the sun.
花は太陽の熱でしおれた。
C1 adjective /ˌɪndɪˈskriːt/

indiscreet

軽率
Meaning
Not careful in what one says or does, likely to reveal secrets or offend.
Example
It was indiscreet of him to mention the plan in public.
公衆の面前で計画について言及するのは軽率だった。
C1 noun/verb /ɡrʌdʒ/

grudge

Meaning
A persistent feeling of ill will or resentment from a past insult or injury.
Example
She still holds a grudge against him for what happened years ago.
C1 noun /ɪmˌpɒsəˈbɪlɪti/

impossibility

不可能性
Meaning
the state or fact of being impossible; something that cannot be done or achieved
Example
Finishing the project in one day was an impossibility.
一日でそのプロジェクトを終えるのは不可能だった。
C1 verb /plʌm/

plumb

深さを測るまたは詳細に調べる
Meaning
to measure the depth of water or examine closely
Example
They used a line to plumb the depth of the lake.
彼らは湖の深さを測るためにラインを使いました。
C1 noun /ˈtʃæplɪn/

chaplain

チャプレン
Meaning
A member of the clergy attached to a private chapel, institution, hospital, or military unit.
Example
The army chaplain offered prayers before the battle.
軍のチャプレンは戦闘前に祈りを捧げました。
C1 adjective /ˈɔː.də.bəl/

Audible

聞こえる
Meaning
able to be heard; loud enough to hear
Example
The speaker's voice was barely audible from the back of the large hall.
スピーカーの声は大きなホールの後ろからほとんど聞こえませんでした。
C1 noun ˌdʒɛriˈætrɪk səˈsaɪəti

geriatric society

高齢者社会
Meaning
A society or community where elderly people make up a large proportion of the population
Example
A geriatric society demands specialized healthcare systems.
高齢者社会には、専門的な医療システムが必要です。
C1 noun ˈkɑːr.bən ˌsiː.kwəˈstreɪ.ʃən

carbon sequestration

炭素の固定化と長期貯蔵
Meaning
The process of capture and long-term storage of atmospheric carbon dioxide to mitigate or defer global warming.
Example
Forests play a key role in carbon sequestration.
森林は炭素の固定化において重要な役割を果たします。
C1 adjective /ʌnˈbraɪdld/

unbridled

抑制のない
Meaning
Uncontrolled and unrestrained.
Example
The protesters showed unbridled enthusiasm for change.
抗議者は変革に対して抑えきれない熱意を示しました。
C1 adjective /ˈseɪ.li.ənt/

salient

重要な、顕著な、または目立つ
Meaning
Most important, prominent, or noticeable
Example
The report highlighted the salient points of the discussion.
レポートは議論の重要な点を強調しました。
C1 noun/verb /ˈrɛprɪˌmænd/

reprimand

Meaning
A formal expression of disapproval; to scold or criticize someone officially.
Example
The teacher reprimanded the student for being late.
C1 verb /kənˈtɛkstʃuəlaɪz/

contextualize

文脈化する
Meaning
to place something in a context or interpret it in relation to its surroundings
Example
The teacher contextualized the historical event to make it more relevant for students.
先生は歴史的な出来事を学生にとってより関連性のあるものにするために文脈化しました。
C1 noun /kənˈstɪtʃuənsi/

constituency

選挙区
Meaning
A geographical area whose residents elect a representative to a legislative body.
Example
She campaigned tirelessly across her constituency.
彼女は選挙区で疲れ知らずに選挙運動を行いました。
C1 verb /ˌʌndərˈvæljuː/

undervalue

過小評価する
Meaning
To assign too low a value or importance to something or someone.
Example
She felt that her boss consistently undervalued her contributions.
彼女は自分の上司が彼女の貢献を一貫して過小評価していると感じていた。
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 verb /fɔːˈbɛər/

forbear

控える
Meaning
To refrain from doing something; to show patience or self-control.
Example
She forbore from commenting on his mistake.
彼女は彼の間違いについてコメントするのを控えました。
C1 adjective /ˈfiːzəbl/

feasible

実行可能
Meaning
possible to do easily or conveniently; practical and workable
Example
It is feasible to complete the project within two months.
このプロジェクトを2ヶ月以内に完了することは実行可能です。
C1 noun /rɪˈliːf treɪn/

Relief Train

救援列車
Meaning
a train that carries emergency supplies and aid to disaster-affected areas
Example
The relief train arrived with food and medical supplies for the flood victims.
救援列車は洪水の被害者のために食料と医療物資を運んできました。
C1 noun /ˈaʊtpoʊst/

outpost

前哨基地
Meaning
A small military camp or position at some distance from the main force, used especially as a guard.
Example
The soldiers were stationed at a remote outpost.
兵士たちは遠隔地の前哨基地に配置されました。
C1 noun /rɪˈtrækʃən/

retraction

撤回, 言明撤回
Meaning
the act of taking back a statement, promise, or belief
Example
The newspaper issued a retraction of the false report.
新聞は虚偽の報告の撤回を発表しました。
C1 adjective /ˈhɪd.i.əs/

Hideous

ひどい; 醜い; 恐ろしい
Meaning
extremely ugly or unpleasant; causing shock or disgust
Example
The monster in the movie had a hideous appearance.
映画のモンスターはひどい外見をしていました。
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 ˈprɛvələns

prevalence

蔓延
Meaning
The fact or condition of being widespread; the extent to which something exists or occurs
Example
The prevalence of aging issues requires immediate attention.
老化問題の蔓延は即時の注意を必要とする。
C1 adjective /ˌmʌltɪˈfæsɪtɪd/

multifaceted

多面的
Meaning
Having many different aspects or features
Example
The multifaceted approach to the problem resulted in innovative solutions.
問題に対する多面的なアプローチは革新的な解決策を生み出しました。
C1 verb /ˈstaɪfl/

stifle

抑える
Meaning
to prevent or restrain an action, idea, or emotion; to suffocate
Example
She tried to stifle a laugh during the serious meeting.
彼女は真剣な会議中に笑いを抑えようとしました。
C1 adjective /kənˈtraɪvd/

contrived

人工的または強制的; 自然でないまたは自発的でない
Meaning
artificial or forced; not natural or spontaneous
Example
The ending of the movie felt contrived and unrealistic.
映画の結末は作り物で非現実的に感じました。
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 adjective /ˈsʌltri/

sultry

蒸し暑く湿った、魅力的な
Meaning
Uncomfortably hot and humid; also describes someone attractive in a passionate or sensual way.
Example
The sultry weather made it hard to focus on work.
蒸し暑い天気は仕事に集中するのを難しくしました。
C1 verb /kənˈsaɪn/

consign

委託する
Meaning
to deliver something to a person or place, often for selling or safekeeping
Example
He consigned the package to the shipping company.
彼は荷物を配送会社に委託しました。
C1 noun /ˈwɪtʃ.krɑːft/

witchcraft

魔女術
Meaning
the practice of magical skills, spells, and abilities
Example
In old times, many people believed in witchcraft.
古代には、多くの人々が魔女術を信じていました。
C1 noun /ˈreɪ.biːz/

rabies

狂犬病
Meaning
A viral disease that causes inflammation of the brain in humans and other mammals, usually transmitted through animal bites.
Example
The dog was vaccinated against rabies.
犬は狂犬病のワクチンを接種しました。
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。
C1 noun ˌɪndɪˈspensəbl̩ ˈkɒmpɪtənsi

indispensable competency

不可欠な能力
Meaning
Essential skill or ability that cannot be done without; a crucial capability that is absolutely necessary.
Example
Digital literacy is an indispensable competency in the 21st century.
デジタルリテラシーは21世紀のインディスペンセブルなコンピテンスです。
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 verb /pərˈsɑːnɪfaɪ/

personify

幸福
Meaning
To represent or embody a quality, idea, or concept in human form.
Example
She personifies kindness and generosity.
彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、幸せを隠せなかった。
C1 noun /pərˈveɪər/

purveyor

Meaning
a person or business that supplies goods, services, or information
Example
He is a well-known purveyor of fine wines.
C1 noun /skɪt/

skit

寸劇
Meaning
a short, humorous performance or piece of writing
Example
The students performed a funny skit at the event.
学生たちはイベントで面白い寸劇を演じました。
C1 adjective /prəˈpɔːrʃənət/

proportionate

比例的な
Meaning
Corresponding in size, degree, or intensity; balanced in relation.
Example
The punishment should be proportionate to the crime.
罰は犯罪に比例するべきです。
C1 noun ˌsʌb.sɪ.dɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

subsidization

助成金
Meaning
Financial assistance provided by government to make certain goods or services more affordable.
Example
Subsidization of agriculture helps farmers maintain crop production.
農業の助成金は、農家が作物の生産を維持するのに役立ちます。
C1 noun /ˈʌp.tɜːn/

upturn

改善
Meaning
An improvement or upward trend in a situation, especially in business or economy.
Example
The company experienced an upturn in sales last quarter.
その会社は先月、売上の改善を経験しました。
C1 noun /ˈkɜːrnəl/

kernel

何かの中心; ナッツや種子の食べられる部分
Meaning
the central, most important part of something; the edible part of a nut or seed
Example
The kernel of the argument was about fairness.
議論の核心は公平についてでした。
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 noun prɪˈzɝː.və.tɪv

preservative

防腐剤
Meaning
A chemical substance that prevents decay, fermentation, or other natural processes that cause food deterioration.
Example
Artificial preservatives are harmful to health.
人工防腐剤は健康に害を与える。
C1 adjective /ɪmˈpɜːrtɪnənt/

impertinent

無礼な
Meaning
rude and showing a lack of respect
Example
It was impertinent of him to question the manager's decision.
マネージャーの決定に疑問を呈するのは無礼でした。
C1 adjective /diːˈsɛntrəlaɪzd/

decentralized

分散型
Meaning
Controlled by several local offices or authorities rather than one single one.
Example
The decentralized system allowed for more control at local levels.
分散型システムは、ローカルレベルでのより多くの制御を可能にしました。
C1 verb /ˈænɪmeɪt/

animate

アニメーションする
Meaning
to bring to life or make lively; to create animation for films or cartoons
Example
The artist will animate the characters for the movie.
アーティストは映画のキャラクターをアニメートします。
C1 adjective /ɑːrˈkeɪn/

arcane

難解な
Meaning
understood by few; mysterious or secret
Example
The professor’s lecture was full of arcane details that only specialists could follow.
教授の講義は専門家だけが理解できるようなアーケインな詳細で満ちていました。
C1 verb /ˈstæmər/

stammer

どもる
Meaning
To speak with sudden involuntary pauses and a tendency to repeat the initial letters of words.
Example
The nervous student began to stammer during his speech.
緊張した学生はスピーチ中にどもり始めた。
C1 verb /dɪˈspɜːrs/

disperse

解散する
Meaning
To scatter or spread widely in different directions.
Example
The police used tear gas to disperse the crowd.
警察は群衆を解散させるために催涙ガスを使用しました。
C1 noun /ˈstɒpɪdʒ/

stoppage

停止; 中断
Meaning
The act of stopping or ceasing; a halt in operation or activity
Example
The sudden stoppage of the train caused delays for all passengers.
電車の突然の停止で、すべての乗客に遅れが生じた。
C1 adjective /ˈflæɡɪŋ/

flagging

疲れる、弱くなる、または熱意を失う
Meaning
becoming tired, weaker, or less enthusiastic
Example
After hours of work, his energy was flagging.
長時間働いた後、彼のエネルギーは衰えていた。
C1 noun /ˈpɛnənt/

pennant

ペナント旗
Meaning
A tapering flag used for signaling or as an emblem of victory or achievement.
Example
The team raised the championship pennant proudly.
チームは誇らしげにチャンピオンシップペナント旗を掲げました。
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。
C1 adjective /tɛmˈpɛstjuəs/

tempestuous

Meaning
Characterized by strong and turbulent emotions or stormy conditions.
Example
Their tempestuous relationship often swung between love and anger.
C1 adjective /ˈsɛnʃuəl/

sensual

官能的
Meaning
Relating to or involving gratification of the senses and physical pleasure.
Example
The painting had a sensual quality that captivated viewers.
その絵は視覚的な魅力があり、観客を魅了しました。
C1 noun /ˈbærɪstər/

barrister

弁護士
Meaning
A type of lawyer in certain legal systems who specializes in courtroom advocacy and litigation.
Example
The barrister argued the case passionately before the judge.
弁護士は裁判官の前で情熱的にケースを弁論しました。
C1 adjective /ɔːˈneɪt/

ornate

華やかな
Meaning
elaborately or highly decorated
Example
The palace hall was filled with ornate furniture and paintings.
宮殿のホールは華やかな家具と絵画でいっぱいだった。
C1 adjective ˈkrɪp.tɪk

cryptic

暗号的, 謎めいた, 不明確な
Meaning
Having a meaning that is mysterious or obscure; difficult to understand.
Example
The message was cryptic and hard to decipher.
そのメッセージは暗号的で解読が難しかった。
C1 noun /ˈɔr.i.ənt/

Orient

東洋、特に東アジアの国々
Meaning
the East, especially countries of eastern Asia; to determine one's position or direction
Example
Many spices come from the Orient.
多くの香辛料がオリエントから来ています。
C1 verb /ˈhjuːmənaɪz/

humanize

人間化する
Meaning
To make something more humane, kind, or relatable.
Example
The teacher tried to humanize the lesson with personal stories.
教師は個人的な物語を使ってレッスンを人間化しようとしました。
C1 phrase ˌhjuː.məˈnɪt.ər.i.kəˈtæs.trə.fi

humanitarian catastrophe

人道的災害
Meaning
A widespread disaster affecting human life, health, and well-being on a large scale.
Example
The war created a humanitarian catastrophe.
戦争は人道的災害を引き起こした。
C1 adjective /ˈɡæstrɪk/

gastric

胃の / 胃の問題
Meaning
Relating to the stomach.
Example
She was prescribed medicine for her gastric problems.
彼女は胃の問題のために薬を処方されました。
C1 verb /əˈmæs/

amass

積み上げる
Meaning
to gather together or accumulate over a period of time
Example
He managed to amass a fortune through wise investments.
彼は賢い投資を通じて財産を積み上げることができました。
C1 verb /ˈhaɪbərˌneɪt/

hibernate

冬眠する
Meaning
To spend the winter in a dormant state, as some animals do.
Example
Bears hibernate in caves during the winter.
クマは冬に洞窟で冬眠します。
C1 adjective /ˈsɔːrdɪd/

sordid

卑劣な
Meaning
involving immoral or dishonorable actions; dirty or unpleasant
Example
The newspaper exposed the politician's sordid past.
新聞は政治家の卑劣な過去を暴露した。
C1 noun /ˌvəʊ.kəl.aɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/

vocalization

発声、言葉での感情や考えの表現
Meaning
The action of producing sounds with the voice; the expression of thoughts or feelings in spoken words.
Example
The vocalization of the singer captivated the audience.
歌手のボカライゼーションは観客を魅了した。
C1 noun /ˈtrɛtʃəri/

treachery

裏切り
Meaning
Betrayal of trust; deceptive action or nature.
Example
His treachery was revealed when he sided with the enemy.
彼の裏切りは、敵側についていることが明らかになった時に明らかになった。
C1 noun /ˈbaɪ.laɪn/

byline

作家の名前の行
Meaning
A line in a newspaper or magazine article that names the writer.
Example
Her byline appeared on the front page of the newspaper.
彼女の名前は新聞の一面に載っていました。
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 /saɪˈteɪʃən/

citation

引用
Meaning
a quotation from or reference to a book, paper, or author
Example
The research paper included a citation from Shakespeare.
研究論文にはシェイクスピアからの引用が含まれていました。
C1 adjective /pɒˈstɪəriər/

posterior

後部
Meaning
Situated at or toward the back; later in time.
Example
The posterior part of the brain controls vision.
脳の後部は視覚を制御します。
C1 noun /prəˈtruːʒən/

protrusion

突起
Meaning
Something that sticks out or projects from a surface.
Example
The protrusion on the wall made it difficult to move the furniture.
壁の突起により、家具を動かすのが難しくなった。
C1 adjective /ɪkˈspiːdiənt/

expedient

便宜的
Meaning
suitable or convenient for achieving a particular end, sometimes at the expense of morality
Example
It was expedient to take the shortcut despite the risks.
リスクにもかかわらず、近道を取ることは便宜的だった。
C1 noun /deɪˈtɒnt/

detente

緊張関係の緩和
Meaning
the easing of strained relations, especially between countries
Example
The treaty helped bring about a détente between the two nations.
その条約は、二国間の緊張関係を緩和するのに役立ちました。
C1 adjective /priːˈɛmɪnənt/

preeminent

卓越した
Meaning
Surpassing all others; very distinguished in some way.
Example
She is a preeminent scientist in the field of genetics.
彼女は遺伝学の分野で卓越した科学者です。
C1 noun, adjective /dɪˈfiːtɪst/

defeatist

敗北主義者
Meaning
A person who expects or is excessively ready to accept failure; showing a tendency to expect defeat.
Example
His defeatist attitude discouraged the rest of the team.
彼の敗北主義的な態度は、チームの他のメンバーを落胆させました。
C1 noun/adjective /ˈmɪstɪk/

mystic

神秘的な、精神的な探求者
Meaning
relating to mysteries, spirituality, or hidden truths; a person who seeks spiritual insight
Example
The mystic devoted his life to meditation and spiritual discovery.
その神秘的な探求者は瞑想と精神的発見に人生を捧げました。
C1 noun /ˈmæntl̩/

mantle

マント, 責任
Meaning
A cloak or covering; also the layer of the earth between the crust and the core.
Example
The leader assumed the mantle of responsibility.
リーダーは責任の重みを担った。
C1 verb /ˈbædʒər/

badger

うるさくする, しつこくする
Meaning
To repeatedly ask or annoy someone with demands or questions.
Example
The reporter kept badgering the politician with questions.
記者は政治家に質問をし続けて嫌がらせをした。
C1 adjective /dɪˈʃɛvəld/

disheveled

乱れた
Meaning
Untidy, messy, or in disorder, especially of hair or clothing.
Example
He arrived with disheveled hair and wrinkled clothes.
彼は乱れた髪とシワの寄った服で到着しました。
C1 adjective /ˈpɪt.i.əs/

Piteous

哀れな; 哀れを誘う
Meaning
deserving pity; arousing compassion
Example
The piteous cries of the injured animal moved everyone to tears.
傷ついた動物の哀れな叫び声は、皆を涙で動かしました。
C1 noun /ˌpɒl.iˈtek.nɪk/

polytechnic

ポリテクニック
Meaning
an educational institution offering practical and technical courses
Example
She studied engineering at a well-known polytechnic in her city.
彼女は自分の街の有名なポリテクニックで工学を学んだ。
C1 verb /ɡʌʃ/

gush

流れる
Meaning
to flow out suddenly and forcefully, or to express something enthusiastically
Example
Tears began to gush from her eyes.
涙が彼女の目からガシュと流れ出した。
C1 noun ˌiː.kəʊˈfrend.li ˌɜː.bən.aɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

eco-friendly urbanization

エコフレンドリーな都市化
Meaning
The development of cities in a way that is not harmful to the environment.
Example
Eco-friendly urbanization reduces environmental degradation.
エコフレンドリーな都市化は環境劣化を減少させます。
C1 verb /ˈtæmpər/

tamper

Meaning
To interfere with something in a harmful, unauthorized, or improper way.
Example
The evidence was tampered with before the trial.
C1 verb /snɪp/

snip

切る
Meaning
to cut something quickly with scissors or a sharp tool
Example
She snipped the loose thread from her dress.
彼女はドレスの緩んだ糸を切りました。
C1 adjective /ˈtep.ɪd/

Tepid

ぬるい
Meaning
only slightly warm; lukewarm; showing little enthusiasm
Example
The tea was tepid and unappetizing.
お茶はぬるくて、あまり食欲をそそらなかった。
C1 noun /ˈstɪɡmə/

stigma

汚名
Meaning
a mark of shame or disgrace associated with a particular circumstance or quality
Example
There is still a stigma around mental health issues in many societies.
多くの社会では、精神的な健康問題に関して未だに汚名がついています。
C1 noun /ˈmɜːrsəˌnɛri/

mercenary

傭兵
Meaning
a professional soldier hired to serve in a foreign army; also used to describe someone motivated solely by money.
Example
The mercenary fought for whoever paid the highest wage.
傭兵は最も高い給料を支払った人のために戦った。
C1 noun /ˈblʌdˌbæθ/

bloodbath

血の大惨事
Meaning
an event in which a lot of people are killed or injured, especially in a violent conflict
Example
The war turned into a bloody bloodbath.
戦争は血まみれの大虐殺に変わった。
C1 noun ˌdɛməˈɡræfɪk trænˈzɪʃən

demographic transition

人口転換
Meaning
A shift in population patterns from high birth and death rates to low birth and death rates as a country develops economically
Example
The demographic transition indicates a shift towards an aging society.
人口転換は高齢化社会への移行を示しています。
C1 noun /ˈiː.zi tʃeər/

Easy-chair

リクライニングチェア
Meaning
a comfortable chair with arms and a back that reclines
Example
He relaxed in his favorite easy-chair after work.
彼は仕事の後、お気に入りのイージーチェアでくつろいだ。
C1 adverb /ˈfɜː.vənt.li/

Fervently

熱心に; 熱烈に;
Meaning
with passionate intensity; ardently; with great emotion or enthusiasm
Example
She fervently hoped that her dreams would come true.
彼女は自分の夢が実現することを熱心に願っていました。
C1 noun ˌdɛɡrəˈdeɪʃən

degradation

劣化
Meaning
The condition or process of degrading or being degraded.
Example
Soil degradation due to overuse is a growing issue.
過剰な使用による土壌の劣化は、増大する問題です。
C1 noun /ˌmiːtiəˈrɒlədʒi/

meteorology

気象学
Meaning
The scientific study of the atmosphere and weather.
Example
He chose to specialize in meteorology to study weather patterns.
彼は天気のパターンを研究するために気象学を専門に選びました。
C1 verb /mɑːr/

mar

台無しにする
Meaning
to spoil or damage the appearance or quality of something
Example
The scratch will mar the beauty of the painting.
その傷は絵画の美しさを台無しにする。
C1 adjective /ˈkwɪzɪkəl/

quizzical

困惑した, 質問のような
Meaning
Expressing mild or amused puzzlement.
Example
She gave him a quizzical look when he made the strange comment.
彼が奇妙なコメントをしたとき、彼女は困惑した表情を彼に向けました。
C1 adjective /ˈwoʊ.fəl/

woeful

悲惨な
Meaning
full of woe; very sad or miserable; also used to mean very bad or deplorable
Example
He gave me a woeful look when he lost the match.
彼は試合に負けたとき、悲惨な顔をして僕を見た。
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 /ˈbær.ən/

Barren

不毛の; 荒涼とした; 生産性がない; 不生産的
Meaning
sterile; unable to produce; desolate; unproductive
Example
The barren desert stretched for miles without any vegetation.
荒れ果てた砂漠は何マイルも広がり、植物は一切なかった。
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 noun /ˈpraɪ.mər/ (US), /ˈprɪm.ər/ (UK)

primer

入門書, 下塗り
Meaning
A basic introductory book or a substance used to prepare a surface for painting.
Example
He read a primer on programming before starting his course.
彼はコースを始める前にプログラミングの入門書を読みました。
C1 verb /səˈfɪstɪkeɪt/

sophisticate

洗練する
Meaning
to make something more complex or refined; to educate or develop in taste and manners
Example
Traveling abroad helped sophisticate his worldview.
海外旅行は彼の世界観を洗練させる手助けとなった。
C1 noun æmˈbɪvələns

ambivalence

両義性
Meaning
Having mixed feelings or contradictory ideas about something; uncertainty or confusion.
Example
She felt ambivalence about taking the job offer.
彼女は仕事のオファーを受け入れる際に両義性を感じていた。
C1 adjective /dæft/

daft

ばか
Meaning
Silly or foolish.
Example
It was a daft idea to go hiking without water.
水なしでハイキングに行くのはばかげた考えでした。
C1 noun /ˈpɜːrdʒəri/

perjury

偽証
Meaning
The offense of willfully telling an untruth in a court after taking an oath.
Example
She was convicted of perjury after giving false evidence.
彼女は偽証罪で有罪判決を受けた。
C1 verb /ˈkwɪvər/

quiver

震える
Meaning
To tremble or shake with slight but rapid motion.
Example
Her lips began to quiver as she tried not to cry.
彼女は泣かないように努力しながら唇が震え始めました。
C1 noun /ˈtrɪlədʒi/

trilogy

三部作
Meaning
a set of three related works, usually books or films, that form a connected story
Example
The director finally released the third film to complete the sci-fi trilogy.
監督はついに三部作を完成させるために、三番目の映画を公開しました。
C1 adjective /ˌpærəˈdɒksɪkəl/

paradoxical

逆説的
Meaning
Seemingly contradictory or opposed to common sense, yet possibly true.
Example
It is paradoxical that standing is often more tiring than walking.
立っていることが歩くことよりも疲れるのは逆説的です。