C1 adjective /dɪˈspɜːrst/

dispersed

散らばった

Meaning

Scattered or spread across a wide area.

Example

The dispersed population made it difficult to provide public services.

散らばった人口は公共サービスの提供を困難にしました。

B1 noun /ˈmænər/

manner

マナー / 方法

Meaning

a way in which something is done or happens

Example

He spoke in a polite manner.

彼は礼儀正しく話しました。

C2 noun /ˈrɪp.lɪt/

ripplet

小さな波

Meaning

a small or tiny ripple

Example

Tiny ripplets appeared on the lake as the fish moved.

魚が動くと湖に小さな波が現れました。

B1 adjective /ˌoʊvərˈsiːz/

overseas

海外

Meaning

in or to a foreign country across the sea

Example

He went overseas for higher education.

彼は高等教育のために海外に行った。

B2 adjective /ˈsɛkʃʊəl/

sexual

セクシャル

Meaning

relating to the instincts, physiological processes, and activities connected with physical attraction or intimate physical contact between individuals

Example

The sexual health of individuals is an important topic in modern medicine.

個々の性の健康は現代医学において重要なトピックです。

C1 noun /əˈlɒt.mənt/

allotment

割り当て、配分

Meaning

The distribution or allocation of something, especially resources or portions.

Example

Each department received an allotment of resources.

各部門はリソースの割り当てを受け取りました。

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。

C2 noun /ˈæsənəns/

assonance

アソナンス

Meaning

the repetition of vowel sounds in nearby words in poetry or prose

Example

The poet used assonance to create a musical effect in his verse.

詩人は自分の詩の中で音楽的効果を生み出すためにアソナンスを使用しました。

C2 noun /səbˈdʌk.ʃən/

subduction

地殻の一層が別の層の下に移動すること。

Meaning

The lateral and downward movement of the edge of a plate of the earth's crust into the mantle beneath another plate.

Example

The Pacific Ring of Fire is an area of intense subduction.

太平洋の火の輪は激しいサブダクションの領域です。

B2 adjective /ʌnˌkənˈdɪʃ.ən.əl/

Unconditional

無条件の

Meaning

not subject to any conditions; complete and absolute

Example

She offered her unconditional support to her friend in need.

彼女は困っている友人に無条件のサポートを提供しました。

C2 noun /ˈfræŋkɪnsɛns/

frankincense

お香

Meaning

An aromatic gum resin used in incense and perfumes, often in religious ceremonies.

Example

The temple was filled with the sweet smell of burning frankincense.

寺院は燃えるお香の甘い香りで満ちていました。

C2 adverb /əˈmʌk/

amuck

無秩序に

Meaning

in a frenzied, uncontrolled, or chaotic manner

Example

The bull ran amuck through the village.

雄牛は村を無秩序に走り回った。

B2 verb /tæn/

tan

Meaning

to make skin or a hide brown by exposure to the sun or by using chemicals

Example

She tanned her skin after spending the summer at the beach.

B2 noun /ˈveɪ.pər/

Vapour

蒸気

Meaning

a substance in the form of a gas, especially when it has changed from a liquid or solid state

Example

Water vapour rose from the hot pavement after the rain.

雨の後、熱い舗道から水蒸気が立ち上ってきた。

C2 noun /ˈdʒæz.mɪn/

Jesmine

ジャスミン

Meaning

a climbing shrub with fragrant white or yellow flowers

Example

The jasmine flowers filled the garden with their sweet fragrance.

ジャスミンの花が庭を甘い香りで満たした。

B1 adjective /æθˈlɛtɪk/

athletic

アスレチックな、力強い

Meaning

physically strong, fit, and active; related to athletes or sports

Example

She has an athletic body because she exercises regularly.

彼女は定期的に運動しているので、アスレチックな体を持っています。

C2 adjective /ˈpɛktərəl/

pectoral

胸筋

Meaning

Relating to the chest or breast.

Example

The athlete focused on strengthening his pectoral muscles.

アスリートは自分の胸筋を強化することに集中していました。

C1 noun /ˌkɒnvəˈlɛsns/

convalescence

回復期

Meaning

the period of time spent recovering from an illness or medical treatment

Example

His convalescence lasted for almost two months after the accident.

事故の後、彼の回復期はほぼ2ヶ月続きました。

B2 verb /ʌnˈveɪl/

unveil

発表する

Meaning

to reveal or disclose something, especially in a formal manner

Example

The company will unveil a new product next week.

会社は来週新製品を発表します。

C1 noun /ˈkʌˈs.tə.di/

Custody

監護; 拘留; 保護

Meaning

the protective care or guardianship of someone or something; imprisonment or detention

Example

After the divorce, they shared custody of their children equally.

離婚後、彼らは子供たちの監護権を平等に分けました。

C2 noun /ˈnɪn.i/

Ninny

バカ

Meaning

a silly or foolish person; someone who lacks common sense

Example

Don't be such a ninny, use your brain!

そんなバカなことをするな、頭を使え！

B2 adjective /əˈdɪktɪd/

addicted

中毒

Meaning

Being unable to stop engaging in a particular activity or consuming a particular substance.

Example

Many people are addicted to social media.

多くの人々がソーシャルメディアに中毒しています。

B2 adjective kɒnˈtek.stju.əl

contextual

文脈の

Meaning

Depending on or relating to the circumstances or setting; context-dependent.

Example

Contextual meaning changes depending on usage.

文脈の意味は使用によって変わります。

B2 noun /mɪθ/

myth

神話

Meaning

A traditional story explaining natural or social phenomena, often involving supernatural beings; a widely held but false belief.

Example

The myth of the phoenix tells of a bird reborn from its ashes.

フェニックスの神話は、灰の中から生まれ変わった鳥の話を伝えています。

C1 noun /ˈskeɪ.biːz/

Scabies

疥癬

Meaning

a contagious skin disease caused by mites that causes intense itching

Example

The doctor diagnosed him with scabies after examining the rash.

医師は発疹を調べた後、彼に疥癬と診断した。

B2 adjective /əkˈsel.ə.reɪ.tɪd/

accelerated

加速された

Meaning

Happening or developing faster than usual.

Example

The project progressed at an accelerated pace.

プロジェクトは加速したペースで進んでいった。

B1 noun /kəˌmjunɪˈkeɪʃən/

communication

コミュニケーション

Meaning

The act or process of using words, sounds, signs, or behaviors to express or exchange information or to express your ideas, thoughts, feelings, etc.

Example

Effective communication is crucial for any successful project.

効果的なコミュニケーションは、どんな成功したプロジェクトにも不可欠です。

B2 verb /breɪd/

braid

編み込み

Meaning

to weave together strands of hair or material

Example

She braided her hair before going to school.

彼女は学校に行く前に髪を編みました。

C1 noun /ɪnˈdɪrmənt/

endearment

愛情の言葉

Meaning

A word or phrase expressing affection or love.

Example

She whispered a gentle endearment to her child.

彼女は子供に優しい愛情の言葉をささやきました。

B1 noun /ˈθɪr.i/

Theory

理論

Meaning

a supposition or system of ideas intended to explain something

Example

Einstein's theory of relativity revolutionized physics.

アインシュタインの相対性理論は物理学を革新しました。

C1 noun /raɪt/

rite

儀式

Meaning

a religious or ceremonial act

Example

The wedding rite was performed with great solemnity.

結婚式の儀式は厳粛に行われました。

C2 noun /ˌpænəˈdʒɪrɪk/

panegyric

賛辞, 賞賛

Meaning

a formal speech or piece of writing in praise of someone or something

Example

The author wrote a panegyric on the bravery of the soldiers.

著者は兵士たちの勇気についてのパネジリックを書いた。

B2 verb /ˈsɪmplɪfaɪ/

simplify

簡単にする

Meaning

to make easier to understand or do; to reduce complexity

Example

The teacher simplified the complex equation for the students.

教師は生徒のために複雑な方程式を簡単にしました。

B1 adjective /ʌnˈkaʊntəbəl/

Uncountable

数えきれない; 無限の

Meaning

too many to be counted; innumerable; infinite in quantity

Example

There are uncountable stars in the night sky.

夜空には無数の星があります。

B2 adjective /ˈsoʊpi/

Soapy

石鹸で覆われた; 泡立った

Meaning

covered with soap; having the characteristics of soap; foamy

Example

The dishes were still soapy after washing.

皿は洗った後でもまだ石鹸のようでした。

A2 verb /haɪd/

hide

隠す

Meaning

to put or keep out of sight; to conceal from view

Example

Children like to hide during games.

子供たちはゲームのときに隠れるのが好きです。

B2 noun /ˈfɜːrneɪs/

furnace

炉

Meaning

an enclosed structure in which heat is produced for a building or for melting metal

Example

The factory's furnace melted the metal quickly.

工場の炉は金属を迅速に溶かしました。

A1 adverb /daʊn/

down

下

Meaning

from a higher to a lower position

Example

He walked down the stairs slowly.

彼はゆっくりと階段を下りてきました。

C2 noun /ˈspɛndˌθrɪft/

spendthrift

浪費家

Meaning

A person who spends money extravagantly or wastefully.

Example

The young prince was known as a spendthrift, wasting his fortune on lavish parties.

若い王子は浪費家として知られ、贅沢なパーティーに財産を浪費していた。

B2 noun /ˈkɒn.ʃəs.nəs/

consciousness

意識

Meaning

The state of being aware of and able to think about one's existence, sensations, thoughts, and surroundings.

Example

Meditation helps improve consciousness and clarity of thought.

瞑想は意識と考えの明晰さを改善するのに役立ちます。

C2 adjective /ˈdɔːrsəl/

dorsal

背鰭

Meaning

Relating to the back or upper side of an animal or body part.

Example

Sharks have a prominent dorsal fin.

サメは目立つ背鰭を持っています。

A2 noun /stɔːrm/

Storm

嵐

Meaning

a violent weather condition with strong winds, rain, thunder, and lightning

Example

The storm caused power outages across the city.

嵐は市内全体で停電を引き起こしました。

C1 adjective /dɪˈmɛntɪd/

demented

狂った / 非理性的

Meaning

behaving irrationally due to mental illness or extreme excitement

Example

He looked demented after hearing the shocking news.

彼は衝撃的なニュースを聞いた後、正気を失ったように見えました。

B1 noun /bʌn/

Bun

パン

Meaning

a small round bread roll, often sweet

Example

I bought fresh buns from the bakery this morning.

今朝ベーカリーで新鮮なパンを買いました。

A1 adverb /wen/

When

いつ

Meaning

at what time; at the time that; during the time that

Example

When will you arrive at the station?

駅にいつ到着しますか？

C1 adjective /raɪ/

wry

歪んだ、皮肉な

Meaning

twisted or distorted in expression; showing dry, mocking humor

Example

He gave a wry smile after hearing the sarcastic remark.

彼は皮肉なコメントを聞いた後、歪んだ笑顔を見せた。

B2 noun /ˈfɔːrmjələ/

formula

公式

Meaning

a fixed method for doing something; a mathematical or chemical rule expressed in symbols

Example

The scientist discovered a new formula for the medicine.

科学者は新しい薬の公式を発見しました。

C1 adjective /ɪnˈfleɪtɪd/

inflated

膨らんだ

Meaning

excessively increased in size, value, or importance; filled with air or gas

Example

The company faced criticism for its inflated prices.

その会社は膨らんだ価格で批判を受けました。

C2 adjective /ˌpɛntəˈveɪlənt/

pentavalent

五価

Meaning

Having a valence of five, especially in chemistry.

Example

Phosphorus can exist in a pentavalent state.

リンは五価の状態で存在することができます。

C1 noun /ˌmɪsˈdiːd/

Misdeed

悪行; 不正行為

Meaning

A wicked or illegal act; wrongdoing

Example

He regretted his past misdeeds and tried to make amends.

彼は過去の悪行を後悔し、償いをしようとしました。

C2 noun /ˈθiː.ɑːr.ki/

thearchy

神政政治

Meaning

Rule or government by the gods; divine sovereignty.

Example

In ancient cultures, some societies believed in thearchy where gods directly guided human affairs.

古代の文化では、いくつかの社会が神々が人間の事柄を直接導く神政政治を信じていました。

C1 adjective /ˌmaɪ.krəˈskɑː.pɪk/

microscopic

顕微鏡的

Meaning

Extremely small and only visible with a microscope.

Example

The sample contained microscopic particles.

サンプルには顕微鏡的な粒子が含まれていました。

B2 verb ɪnˈhɑːnst

enhanced

強化された

Meaning

Intensify, increase, or further improve the quality, value, or extent of something.

Example

Enhanced strategies improve outcomes.

強化された戦略は結果を改善します。

C1 noun /ˈkɒnsəl/

consul

領事 / 大使

Meaning

an official appointed by a government to live in a foreign city and protect its citizens and interests there

Example

The consul assisted travelers who lost their passports.

領事は、パスポートを失った旅行者を助けました。

C2 verb /ˌfɔːrɔːrˈdeɪn/

foreordain

前もって定める

Meaning

to determine or decree something in advance; to predestine

Example

Some believe that our lives are foreordained by fate.

いくつかの人々は、私たちの人生は運命によって予め定められていると信じています。

B2 noun /məˈtʃʊrəti/

Maturity

成熟

Meaning

The state of being mature; full development physically or emotionally

Example

With age comes wisdom and emotional maturity.

年齢とともに知恵と感情的成熟が訪れる。

B1 adjective /ˈʌpər/

upper

上部

Meaning

higher in position or rank

Example

The upper floor of the building is under renovation.

建物の上の階は改装中です。

C2 noun /ˈklærɪən/

Clarion

クラリオン

Meaning

a shrill narrow-tubed war trumpet; a medieval trumpet with a clear piercing tone

Example

The clarion sounded across the battlefield to signal the charge.

クラリオンの音が戦場を越えて、突撃の合図を送った。

B2 noun /ˈkloʊʒər/

closure

閉鎖

Meaning

the action or process of closing something, or the sense of finality or resolution.

Example

The closure of the company left many employees without jobs.

会社の閉鎖により、多くの従業員が職を失いました。

B2 noun /faɪˈnæn.ʃəl rɪˌspɒn.sɪˈbɪl.ə.ti/

financial responsibility

財務責任

Meaning

The practice of managing money and other financial resources in a responsible and effective manner.

Example

Financial responsibility ensures long-term economic stability.

財務責任は長期的な経済の安定を確保します。

B2 adjective /ɪnˈdɪf.ər.ənt/

indifferent

無関心

Meaning

having no particular interest or concern; not caring one way or another

Example

She was indifferent to the outcome of the match.

彼女は試合の結果に無関心だった。

C1 verb /sʌlk/

sulk

むくれる

Meaning

to be silent and bad-tempered because you are angry or disappointed

Example

She sulked in her room after the argument.

議論の後、彼女は自分の部屋でむくれていた。

A1 noun /fuːd/

food

食べ物

Meaning

any nutritious substance that people or animals eat or drink to maintain life and growth

Example

Rice is a common food in Asia.

ご飯はアジアでは一般的な食べ物です。

B2 adjective /nuːd/

nude

ヌード

Meaning

Wearing no clothes; naked.

Example

The artist painted a nude model.

アーティストはヌードモデルを描きました。

B1 verb /ɡræb/

grab

掴む

Meaning

To seize something quickly and firmly.

Example

He tried to grab the ball before it rolled away.

彼はボールが転がる前にそれを掴もうとしました。

C1 noun /ˌmælnuːˈtrɪʃən/

Malnutrition

栄養失調; 不適切な栄養

Meaning

Lack of proper nutrition; poor nourishment

Example

Malnutrition among children is a serious public health concern.

子供たちの間で栄養失調は深刻な公衆衛生の問題です。

B2 adjective /ˌmænˈmeɪd/

manmade

人工の

Meaning

something created or built by humans rather than occurring naturally

Example

This lake is manmade, not natural.

この湖は人工のもので、自然のものではありません。

C2 noun /ˌrækənˈtɜːr/

Raconteur

幸せ

Meaning

a person who tells anecdotes in a skillful and amusing way

Example

The old man was a gifted raconteur who entertained everyone with his stories.

彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、喜びを隠せなかった。

C2 noun /ˈtjuːtərʃɪp/

tutorship

指導

Meaning

The office or position of a tutor; guidance or instruction given by a tutor.

Example

He thrived under the tutorship of his mentor.

彼はメンターの指導のもとで成功した。

C1 verb /ˈdʒʌk.stə.poʊz/

juxtapose

異なる二つの物を並べて置く

Meaning

To place two different things close together to show how they are different or similar.

Example

The artist juxtaposed traditional and modern elements in his painting.

アーティストは彼の絵画で伝統的と現代的な要素を並べて置きました。

B1 adjective /kiːn/

Keen

鋭い; 激しい; 熱心

Meaning

sharp; acute; intense; eager

Example

She has a keen interest in science.

彼女は科学に強い関心を持っています。

A2 noun /ˈfæktəri/

factory

工場

Meaning

A building or group of buildings where goods are manufactured.

Example

He works in a shoe factory.

彼は靴工場で働いています。

C1 noun /ˈkroʊ.bɑːr/

Crowbar

バール

Meaning

a heavy iron bar with a curved end used as a lever for prying things apart

Example

He used a crowbar to remove the old nails.

彼は古い釘を取り除くためにクローバーを使いました。

C1 noun /beɪl/

bale

束

Meaning

A large bundle of goods tightly wrapped and bound.

Example

The workers loaded the bale of cotton onto the truck.

作業員は綿の束をトラックに積み込んだ。

B2 verb /ˈsɒfən/

soften

柔らかくする

Meaning

to make or become less hard, severe, or strong.

Example

Heat will soften the butter quickly.

熱はバターをすぐに柔らかくします。

C2 noun /ˌfoʊ.nəˈlɑː.dʒi/

phonology

音韻論

Meaning

the study of the sound system of a language

Example

She is studying phonology to understand how sounds function in English.

彼女は英語で音がどのように機能するかを理解するために音韻論を勉強しています。

C1 adjective /ɪnˈveə.ri.ə.bəl/

Invariable

不変の; 一定の; 常に同じ

Meaning

never changing; constant; always the same

Example

His invariable routine includes morning exercise and coffee.

彼の不変のルーチンには、朝の運動とコーヒーが含まれています。

A1 pronoun /hɪm/

him

彼を

Meaning

Used to refer to a male person or animal already mentioned.

Example

I saw him at the park yesterday.

昨日公園で彼を見かけました。

C2 adjective /ˈvoʊlənt/

volant

飛べる

Meaning

able to fly or moving swiftly

Example

The volant bird soared gracefully across the sky.

その飛べる鳥は空を優雅に飛んでいました。

A1 noun /raɪs/

Rice

ご飯

Meaning

a cereal grain that is a staple food in many countries

Example

We eat rice with curry for dinner.

私たちは夕食にカレーと一緒にご飯を食べます。

C2 adjective /ˈɪm.pi.əs/

Impious

不敬な; 冒涜的

Meaning

irreligious; lacking reverence for religion; blasphemous

Example

The impious act shocked the religious community.

不敬な行為は宗教コミュニティを驚かせました。

C2 adjective /kəˈrʌp.tə.bəl/

corruptible

腐敗しやすい

Meaning

able to be morally or ethically corrupted

Example

He was known to be corruptible and often accepted bribes.

彼は腐敗しやすいことで知られ、しばしば賄賂を受け取った。

A2 noun /ˈpoʊstər/

poster

ポスター

Meaning

a large printed picture or notice that is put on a wall for decoration or to advertise something

Example

They put up a movie poster outside the theater.

彼らは映画館の外に映画のポスターを貼った。

C1 adjective /ɪnˈdʌldʒənt/

indulgent

寛容な

Meaning

Having a tendency to be overly generous or lenient with someone.

Example

The indulgent mother allowed her child to stay up late.

寛容な母は子供を遅くまで起きていることを許しました。

C2 noun /rɪˌkrɪmɪˈneɪʃən/

recrimination

相互非難

Meaning

an accusation made in response to an accusation; mutual blaming

Example

The debate quickly descended into mutual recriminations.

討論はすぐに相互非難に陥った。

C2 adjective /əˈdʌltəreɪtɪd/

adulterated

Meaning

describes food, drink, or medicine made weaker or impure by the addition of another substance

Example

Authorities seized adulterated drugs from the warehouse.

C1 noun ˌɪrɪˈvɜːrsəbl ˈdæmɪdʒ

irreversible damage

取り返しのつかない損害

Meaning

Harm or injury that cannot be undone or repaired.

Example

Climate change causes irreversible damage to ecosystems.

気候変動は生態系に取り返しのつかない損害を与えます。

C2 adjective /ˈsɪlvən/

sylvan

森林の

Meaning

Relating to or characteristic of the woods or forest.

Example

The cottage was set in a sylvan landscape full of tall trees.

その小屋は、高い木々に囲まれた森林の風景の中にありました。

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。

B2 verb /sniːk/

sneak

Meaning

to move quietly and secretly to avoid being noticed

Example

He tried to sneak into the house without waking anyone.

C1 noun /tɑːrˈpɔːlɪn/

tarpaulin

Meaning

A large sheet of strong, flexible, water-resistant material used for covering or protecting things.

Example

The workers used a tarpaulin to cover the construction materials from rain.

C2 noun /rɪˈkwaɪtəl/

requital

報復

Meaning

The act of returning something, such as a favor, service, or punishment; repayment or retaliation.

Example

She offered her time in requital for his kindness.

彼女は彼の親切に報復として自分の時間を提供しました。

B2 verb /spreɪ/

spray

スプレーする

Meaning

to apply liquid to something in a fine mist

Example

She sprayed perfume on her wrist before leaving.

彼女は出かける前に手首に香水をスプレーしました。

C1 adjective /ˈmɑːrʃəl/

martial

軍事的な

Meaning

Related to war, soldiers, or military life.

Example

The country imposed martial law during the crisis.

その国は危機の間に戒厳令を施行した。

B2 noun, verb /rɪˈzɔːrt/

resort

リゾート / 最後の手段

Meaning

A place for rest or recreation; to turn to something for help or solution.

Example

They stayed at a beach resort during their vacation.

彼らは休暇中にビーチリゾートに滞在しました。

C1 adjective /ˈæʃən/

ashen

青白い

Meaning

Very pale in appearance, often due to shock, fear, or illness.

Example

His face turned ashen when he heard the terrible news.

彼は恐ろしいニュースを聞いたとき、顔が青白くなった。

C1 noun/verb /sleɪt/

slate

スレート / 予定する

Meaning

a fine-grained rock used for roofing or writing; to schedule or designate for a task

Example

The meeting is slated for next Monday.

ミーティングは次の月曜日に予定されています。

C2 noun /ˈbroʊmiːn/

bromine

ブロミン

Meaning

a dark red, dense, toxic liquid element used in making dyes, flame retardants, and medications

Example

Bromine is commonly used in water treatment chemicals.

ブロミンは水処理化学薬品に一般的に使用されます。

C1 noun /kæpˈtɪv.ɪ.ti/

Captivity

監禁

Meaning

the condition of being imprisoned or confined

Example

After years of captivity, the prisoner was finally released.

長年の監禁の後、囚人は最終的に解放されました。

C2 adjective /ˈfluːviəl/

fluvial

河川に関連する

Meaning

relating to or found in a river

Example

The fluvial deposits indicated the presence of an ancient river system.

河川堆積物は古代の川のシステムの存在を示していた。

A2 adjective /əˈsliːp/

asleep

眠っている

Meaning

in a state of sleep

Example

The baby is fast asleep.

赤ちゃんはぐっすり眠っています。

C2 noun /ˌdɛkəˈsɪləbəl/

decasyllable

十音節詩行

Meaning

A line of verse with ten syllables.

Example

The poet often wrote in decasyllable form.

詩人はしばしば十音節詩行で書いていた。

C1 verb /ɪnˈstɪl/

instill

植え付ける

Meaning

to gradually but firmly establish an idea, attitude, or habit in someone's mind

Example

Parents try to instill good values in their children.

親は子供に良い価値観を植え付けようとしています。

C1 noun /ˈdɒɡmə/

dogma

ドグマ

Meaning

A principle or set of principles laid down by an authority as incontrovertibly true.

Example

The religious leader strictly adhered to traditional dogma.

宗教的指導者は伝統的なドグマに厳格に従った。

C1 adjective /rɪˈpɛlənt/

repellent

忌避剤

Meaning

Able to drive away something, especially insects or unpleasant things; causing disgust or distaste.

Example

This cream is highly effective as a mosquito repellent.

このクリームは蚊除けとして非常に効果的です。

B2 noun /stɪŋk/

Stink

悪臭; 臭い

Meaning

a strong unpleasant smell; bad odor

Example

The garbage created a terrible stink in the kitchen.

ゴミは台所でひどい悪臭を引き起こしました。

C1 noun /ˈprɛsɪdəns/ or /prɪˈsiːdəns/

precedence

優先

Meaning

the condition of being considered more important than someone or something else; priority

Example

Safety takes precedence over speed in this factory.

この工場では、安全が速度より優先されます。

C1 adjective /ˈbrɪslɪŋ/

bristling

逆立ちした; エネルギーに満ちた

Meaning

full of energy, anger, or excitement; showing bristles standing up

Example

He entered the room bristling with confidence.

彼は自信満々で部屋に入った。

A2 noun /koʊt/

Coat

コート

Meaning

an outer garment worn over other clothes for warmth or protection

Example

He put on his winter coat before going outside.

外に出る前に冬のコートを着ました。

B2 noun /ˈpriː.tɛns/ or /prɪˈtɛns/

pretense

仮面, 偽装

Meaning

A false appearance or claim; an act of pretending.

Example

His kindness was only a pretense to gain trust.

彼の優しさは信頼を得るための単なる仮面だった。

B2 verb /stɑːv/

starve

飢え死に

Meaning

to suffer or die from lack of food

Example

He was left to starve in the desert.

彼は砂漠で飢え死にするために放置された。

A1 verb /sliːp/

sleep

眠る

Meaning

to rest with eyes closed and reduced consciousness; to be inactive

Example

I need to sleep for eight hours every night.

毎晩8時間寝る必要があります。

C1 noun /dɪˈsɜːn.mənt/

discernment

洞察力

Meaning

The ability to judge well or understand something correctly; keen insight.

Example

His discernment in business decisions made him successful.

彼のビジネスの決定における洞察力は彼を成功させた。

C2 noun /dɪˈsɪstəns/

desistance

停止

Meaning

The act of stopping or ceasing from some action or behavior.

Example

The court urged his desistance from further unlawful activities.

裁判所は彼にさらなる違法行為から停止するよう促しました。

C1 adjective /ˌeɪsɪˈmɛtrɪkəl/

asymmetrical

非対称

Meaning

Having parts that are not the same in size, shape, or arrangement.

Example

She wore an asymmetrical dress that drew everyone’s attention.

彼女は非対称のドレスを着て、皆の注目を集めていた。

B1 adjective /ˈrel.ə.vənt/

Relevant

derivation

派生

Meaning

The origin or development of something from a source.

Example

The derivation of the word comes from Latin.

その単語の起源はラテン語から来ている。

C1 noun /blæk plʌm/

Black plum

ブラックプラム

Meaning

a dark purple or black colored edible fruit with sweet and sour taste

Example

I picked some fresh black plums from the tree in our backyard.

私は庭の木から新鮮なブラックプラムをいくつか摘みました。

C1 noun/verb /fliːs/

fleece

Meaning

The woolly covering of a sheep; as a verb, to swindle or cheat someone.

Example

The farmer sheared the sheep’s fleece carefully.

B2 noun /ˈreɪ.dɑːr/

Radar

レーダー

Meaning

a system for detecting the presence, direction, distance of aircraft, ships by sending out radio waves

Example

The radar detected an unknown aircraft approaching the base.

レーダーは基地に接近する未知の航空機を検出しました。

C2 noun /ˌɪntərpəˈzɪʃən/

interposition

介入

Meaning

The act of intervening or coming between two things, often to influence or prevent an outcome.

Example

The manager’s interposition prevented a heated argument from escalating.

マネージャーの介入は、激しい議論がエスカレートするのを防ぎました。