C1 noun /ˌdɪsərˈteɪʃən/

dissertation

論文

Meaning

A long piece of writing on a particular subject, usually written for a university degree.

Example

She spent two years writing her doctoral dissertation.

彼女は博士論文を書くのに2年を費やしました。

C2 verb /beɪst/

baste

調理中に肉に溶かした脂肪、ジュース、または液体をかけて、ジューシーさを保つ

Meaning

to pour or brush melted fat, juices, or liquid over meat during cooking to keep it moist

Example

She basted the turkey every 30 minutes to keep it juicy.

彼女は30分ごとに七面鳥をベイステッドしてジューシーに保ちました。

B2 adjective /ˈdʌsti/

dusty

ほこりっぽい

Meaning

covered with or full of dust; dry and dull from lack of moisture or use

Example

The old bookshelf was dusty after years of neglect.

何年も放置された後、その古い本棚はほこりっぽかった。

C1 adjective /drəˈkoʊniən/

draconian

ドラコニアン

Meaning

Extremely harsh and severe, especially laws or rules.

Example

The new regulations were criticized as draconian.

新しい規制はドラコニアンだと批判されました。

B2 verb /ˌoʊvərˈkʌm/

overcome

克服する

Meaning

To succeed in dealing with a problem or difficulty.

Example

You can overcome procrastination with planning.

計画を立てて先延ばしを克服できます。

B2 adjective /hɑːˈspɪtəbəl/

Hospitable

見知らぬ人やゲストに対して親切で歓迎する; ゲストを受け入れることに寛大である

Meaning

friendly and welcoming to strangers or guests; generous in receiving guests

Example

The local people were very hospitable to the tourists.

地元の人々は観光客にとても親切でした。

C2 noun /ˌɪnkəˈpæsəti/

incapacity

無能力

Meaning

the lack of ability, power, or fitness to do something

Example

His mental incapacity prevented him from making important decisions.

彼の精神的無能力は、重要な決定を下すのを妨げました。

C2 adjective /ɪmˈperɪʃəbəl/

Imperishable

不滅の; 永遠の; 朽ちない

Meaning

not subject to decay; lasting forever; eternal

Example

The imperishable beauty of classical art continues to inspire generations.

古典芸術の不滅の美しさは、世代を超えてインスピレーションを与え続けています。

B2 noun /ˈtɔːtʃər/

torture

拷問

Meaning

the action or practice of inflicting severe pain on someone as a punishment or to force them to do something

Example

He was subjected to torture during the interrogation.

彼は尋問中に拷問を受けました。

C1 verb, noun /ˈbreɪnˌwɒʃ/

brainwash

洗脳する

Meaning

to manipulate someone into adopting certain beliefs by repeated pressure or propaganda; the act or process of such manipulation

Example

The group tried to brainwash new members with constant propaganda.

その団体は新しいメンバーを洗脳しようとした。

B2 noun /ˈʌndərkləʊðz/

underclothes

下着

Meaning

Clothing worn beneath outer clothes, such as underwear or lingerie

Example

He folded his underclothes neatly before packing them.

彼は下着を丁寧にたたんでから詰めた。

C1 noun /ˈblæs.fə.mi/

blasphemy

冒涜

Meaning

the act of speaking disrespectfully about God or sacred things

Example

In some countries, blasphemy is a punishable offense.

いくつかの国では、冒涜は罰せられる犯罪です。

C1 noun /əˈdʒɪl.ɪ.ti/

agility

敏捷性

Meaning

Ability to work quickly and easily, both physically and mentally.

Example

Mental agility is essential for problem-solving.

問題解決には精神的な敏捷性が必要です。

B2 noun, verb /ˈhɑːrbər/

harbor

Meaning

noun: a place on the coast where ships may find shelter; verb: to keep (a thought or feeling, often negative) in one's mind

Example

He continued to harbor resentment towards his former boss.

A2 verb /reɪz/

raise

上げる / 増加させる

Meaning

To lift or move something to a higher position; to increase; to bring up.

Example

She raised her hand to ask a question.

彼女は質問をするために手を上げました。

B2 noun /ˈmɒtəʊ/

motto

モットー

Meaning

A short sentence or phrase that expresses a guiding belief or principle.

Example

Her motto in life is 'never give up.'

彼女の人生のモットーは「決して諦めないこと」です。

C2 noun /ˌkəʊ.əˈles.əns/

coalescence

統合, 結合

Meaning

The process of coming together to form one mass or whole.

Example

The coalescence of different cultures creates diversity.

異なる文化のコアレッセンスは多様性を生み出します。

C2 adjective /ˌɪndaɪˈdʒestəbəl/

Indigestible

消化不良な; 消化しにくい

Meaning

difficult or impossible to digest; hard to process in the stomach

Example

The old bread became hard and indigestible.

古いパンは硬くなり、消化不良になった。

A2 noun ʃef

chef

シェフ

Meaning

A professional cook, especially the chief cook in a restaurant or hotel.

Example

The chef specializes in avant-garde dishes.

シェフは前衛的な料理を専門としています。

C2 verb /swɪl/

swill

がぶがぶ飲む

Meaning

to drink something greedily or in large amounts

Example

He swilled down the beer in seconds.

彼は数秒でビールを飲み干した。

A2 adjective /ˈnætʃərəl/

natural

自然な

Meaning

existing in or derived from nature; not made or caused by humankind

Example

She prefers to use natural ingredients in her cooking.

彼女は料理に自然な食材を使うのが好きです。

B2 adjective /ˈhɑːrti/

Hearty

熱心で友好的; 豊富で栄養豊富

Meaning

enthusiastic and friendly; substantial and nourishing

Example

He gave us a hearty welcome when we arrived at his home.

彼は私たちが家に到着したとき、熱心な歓迎をしてくれました。

C1 noun prɪˌsɪp.ɪˈteɪ.ʃən

precipitation

降水

Meaning

Rain, snow, sleet, or hail that falls to or condenses on the ground.

Example

Annual precipitation levels are decreasing.

年間降水量は減少しています。

B2 noun /ˈsaɪd.laɪn/

sideline

副業

Meaning

An activity done in addition to one's main job or area of work.

Example

The sideline discussions led to mutual understanding.

副業の議論が相互理解を促進した。

C1 verb /ɪmˈpɪndʒ/

impinge

影響を与える

Meaning

to have an effect or impact on something; to encroach or infringe

Example

The noise from the construction site impinges on our daily activities.

建設現場の音は私たちの日常的な活動に影響を与えます。

A2 adjective, noun /ɪˈtæliən/

italian

幸福

Meaning

relating to Italy, its people, or its language; a person from Italy

Example

She loves Italian food.

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 verb /klaɪm/

climb

登る

Meaning

to go up using hands and feet; to ascend

Example

We decided to climb the mountain.

私たちは山を登ることに決めました。

C1 noun /ˈeɪθiɪzəm/

atheism

無神論

Meaning

The belief that there is no God or gods.

Example

He declared his atheism openly despite social pressure.

彼は社会的圧力にもかかわらず、自分の無神論を公に宣言した。

C1 adverb /ˈmɪdweɪ/

Midway

中途; 真ん中で

Meaning

halfway; at or to the middle point

Example

The project is midway through completion.

プロジェクトは完了に向かってミッドウェイにあります。

C2 noun /kəˈnaɪ.vəns/

connivance

共謀

Meaning

the act of secretly allowing or being involved in wrongdoing

Example

The theft happened with the connivance of the security guard.

その窃盗は警備員の共謀で起こった。

C2 noun /ˈpjuːdʒɪlɪst/

pugilist

ボクサー

Meaning

A professional or skilled boxer.

Example

The pugilist entered the ring with confidence.

ボクサーは自信を持ってリングに上がった。

C1 verb /ɪˈnʌnsieɪt/

enunciate

明確に発音する

Meaning

to pronounce words clearly; to express an idea clearly

Example

The teacher asked him to enunciate each word.

先生は彼に各単語を明確に発音するように頼んだ。

C1 adjective /ɪmˈpɛndɪŋ/

impending

差し迫った

Meaning

about to happen soon, usually something unpleasant or threatening

Example

The villagers were worried about the impending flood.

村人たちは差し迫った洪水を心配していた。

B2 verb /pɔːˈtreɪ/

portray

描く

Meaning

to describe or represent something or someone in a work of art or literature

Example

The novel portrays a vivid picture of life in the countryside.

その小説は田舎での生活の生き生きとした絵を描いています。

A2 verb /faɪt/

fight

戦う

Meaning

to engage in battle or combat; to struggle against

Example

The soldiers fight for their country.

兵士たちは自国のために戦っています。

C1 adjective /ˈkæn.dɪd/

Candid

率直な; 正直な; 直言

Meaning

truthful and straightforward; frank and honest in expression

Example

I appreciate your candid opinion about the project.

プロジェクトに関するあなたの率直な意見に感謝します。

C1 adjective /miːk/

Meek

おとなしくて従順; 謙虚; 忍耐強い

Meaning

gentle and submissive; humble; patient

Example

Despite his power, he remained meek and humble.

力があっても、彼は謙虚で優しいままでした。

C1 adjective /ˈskɪtɪʃ/

skittish

神経質な

Meaning

easily frightened or nervous; unpredictable

Example

The horse was too skittish to ride.

その馬は乗るには神経質すぎた。

B1 adjective /ˈiː.ɡər/

Eager

熱心な; 期待に満ちた; わくわくしている

Meaning

showing keen interest; enthusiastic; having or showing desire and excitement

Example

She was eager to start her new job.

彼女は新しい仕事を始めるのを楽しみにしていました。

B2 noun /ˈædvəkəsi/

advocacy

擁護

Meaning

public support for or recommendation of a particular cause or policy

Example

Her advocacy for children's rights earned her international recognition.

彼女の子どもの権利への擁護は、国際的な認知を得た。

B1 adjective, adverb /ˈoʊvərɔːl/

overall

全体的に

Meaning

in general or as a whole

Example

Overall, the project has been successful.

全体的に、プロジェクトは成功しました。

C2 adjective /ˈvoʊtɪv/

votive

奉納

Meaning

Offered or dedicated in fulfillment of a vow.

Example

She lit a votive candle in the church as a prayer.

彼女は教会で祈りとして奉納のキャンドルを灯しました。

C1 noun /ˈpæs.ɪ.fɪst/

pacifist

平和主義者

Meaning

a person who believes in peace and opposes war or violence

Example

She is a committed pacifist who campaigns against armed conflict.

彼女は武力紛争に反対する活動を行っている熱心な平和主義者です。

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 /ˈkjuːmɪn/

Cumin

クミン

Meaning

A spice made from the dried seeds of a plant in the parsley family, with a warm earthy flavor

Example

Cumin is an essential spice in Indian and Middle Eastern cooking.

クミンはインディア料理と中東料理で重要なスパイスです。

C1 noun /ˈʌndərˌwɜːrld/

underworld

アンダーワールド

Meaning

The criminal world of organized crime or the mythical world of the dead.

Example

The detective spent years studying the secrets of the underworld.

探偵はアンダーワールドの秘密を何年も研究していました。

C1 noun /ˌtɛstɪˈməʊnɪəlz/

testimonials

推薦状, 証言

Meaning

Written or spoken statements of praise or recommendation from clients or customers.

Example

Positive testimonials can enhance a company's reputation.

ポジティブなテスティモニアルは企業の評判を高めることができます。

B1 adjective ˈriː.dʒən.əl

regional

地域の

Meaning

Relating to or characteristic of a region.

Example

Regional hubs support localized industries.

地域のハブは地元産業をサポートします。

C2 noun ˈhɑːrbərɪdʒ

harborage

避難所

Meaning

A place of shelter or refuge for pests or animals.

Example

Pests need a harborage site to survive and breed.

害虫は生き残り、繁殖するために避難所が必要です。

C1 verb /iːk/

eke

細々と使う

Meaning

to make a small amount of something last longer by using it sparingly

Example

The family tried to eke out their savings during the tough months.

家族は困難な月々に貯金をなんとかやりくりしようとしました。

B2 verb /rɪˈzaɪd/

reside

住む

Meaning

to live or dwell in a particular place

Example

They reside in a large house near the river.

彼らは川の近くの大きな家に住んでいます。

C2 adjective /ˈmɔːdlɪn/

maudlin

過度に感傷的な

Meaning

Overly sentimental, often tearfully or weakly emotional.

Example

He became maudlin after a few drinks.

彼は数杯飲んだ後、感傷的になった。

B1 noun /ˈpænəl/

panel

パネル, 審査員グループ

Meaning

a group of people gathered to discuss, judge, or advise on a particular topic

Example

The panel of judges announced the winner of the competition.

審査員のパネルはコンテストの優勝者を発表しました。

C2 adjective /ɪˈnjʊərd/

inured

慣れた

Meaning

Accustomed to something, especially something unpleasant.

Example

After years of hardship, she was inured to suffering.

長年の苦しみの後、彼女は苦しみに慣れていた。

C1 noun /kɔːr/

corps

軍隊の部門、グループ

Meaning

a branch of the military or a group organized for a specific purpose

Example

He joined the army corps after graduation.

彼は卒業後、軍隊の部門に参加しました。

C2 adjective /ˌkɒnsæŋˈɡwɪniəs/

consanguineous

血縁の

Meaning

Related by blood; descended from the same ancestor.

Example

The study focused on genetic disorders in consanguineous families.

この研究は血縁のある家族における遺伝的障害に焦点を当てました。

C1 adjective ˈfjuː.taɪl

futile

無駄な

Meaning

Incapable of producing any useful result; pointless.

Example

His attempts to change the situation were futile.

状況を変えるための彼の試みは無駄だった。

B1 noun /ˈproʊtiːn/

protein

Meaning

a molecule composed of amino acids essential for bodily functions

Example

Proteins are essential for building and repairing tissues in the body.

B2 adjective /ˈed.ɪ.bəl/

Edible

食べられる

Meaning

safe to eat; suitable for consumption

Example

Only edible mushrooms should be used in cooking.

料理には食べられるキノコのみを使用してください。

A1 verb /ˈfɪnɪʃ/

finish

終わらせる

Meaning

to complete or bring to an end; to reach the final point

Example

She finished her homework before dinner.

彼女は夕食前に宿題を終わらせた。

B2 adjective /ˈpæn.ɪ.ki/

Panicky

パニック状態の; 不安と恐怖を示す

Meaning

feeling or showing panic; anxious and fearful

Example

The crowd became panicky when the fire alarm sounded.

火災警報が鳴ると群衆はパニックになった。

B2 adjective /ˈdred.fəl/

Dreadful

恐ろしい; 恐怖を引き起こす; 恐ろしい

Meaning

extremely bad or unpleasant; causing fear or suffering; terrible

Example

The weather was dreadful during our vacation.

私たちの休暇中、天気は恐ろしかった。

C1 adjective /ˈflaʊəri/

flowery

花のような / 飾られた

Meaning

Full of flowers or overly elaborate in style or language.

Example

She wrote a flowery letter filled with poetic phrases.

彼女は詩的なフレーズで満たされた花のような手紙を書いた。

A2 noun /mjuːˈzɪʃən/

musician

音楽家

Meaning

a person who plays a musical instrument or is musically talented

Example

He is a talented musician.

彼は才能ある音楽家です。

B2 adjective /ˈʌl.tɪ.mət/

Ultimate

究極; 最後; 最高の

Meaning

being the best or most extreme example of its kind; final; last

Example

This is the ultimate test of your skills.

これがあなたのスキルの究極のテストです。

C2 adjective /ˈtɪtjələr/

titular

名義上の

Meaning

holding a title or position in name only without real power; relating to the title of a work

Example

She is the titular head of the committee, but decisions are made by the coordinator.

彼女は委員会の名義上の長であり、決定はコーディネーターによって行われます。

C2 adjective /bɪˈhoʊldən/

beholden

恩義を感じている、または借りがある

Meaning

indebted or obliged to someone for a service or help

Example

He felt beholden to his mentor for all the guidance.

彼はすべての指導に対してメンターに恩義を感じていました。

C1 verb /rɪˈbʌf/

rebuff

拒絶する

Meaning

to reject or refuse in a sharp or abrupt way

Example

She rebuffed his invitation to dinner.

彼女はディナーの招待を断った。

C1 verb /wɪðˈhoʊld/

withhold

差し控える

Meaning

to refuse to give or keep back something

Example

The company decided to withhold his bonus.

会社は彼のボーナスを差し控えることにした。

C1 noun /ˈdʒʌɡ.lər/

Juggler

ジャグラー

Meaning

a person who skillfully throws and catches objects as entertainment

Example

The juggler entertained the crowd with his amazing ball tricks.

ジャグラーは彼の見事なボールさばきで観客を楽しませた。

C1 adjective /ˈrɛvərənt/

reverent

敬虔な

Meaning

Showing deep and solemn respect.

Example

They listened to the speech in a reverent silence.

彼らは敬虔な沈黙の中でスピーチを聞いた。

C1 noun ˌdʒiːəˈlɒdʒɪkəl ˈstrʌktʃər

geological structure

地質構造

Meaning

The arrangement and composition of rocks, minerals, and landforms in the Earth's crust.

Example

Scientists will study the Moon's geological structure.

科学者たちは月の地質構造を研究します。

C1 verb /prɪˈkluːd/

preclude

排除する

Meaning

To prevent something from happening; to make impossible.

Example

Heavy rain precluded the possibility of a picnic.

大雨がピクニックの可能性を排除した。

C2 noun /strəˈmoʊ.ni.əm ˌflaʊ.ər/

Stramonium flower

ジムソンウィードの花

Meaning

A trumpet-shaped white or purple flower from the jimsonweed plant, known for its toxic properties

Example

The stramonium flower blooms at night with a sweet fragrance.

ジムソンウィードの花は夜に咲き、甘い香りを放ちます。

C1 noun /ɪnˈkrəʊtʃmənt/

encroachment

侵害

Meaning

the act of gradually intruding or taking over someone’s rights, land, or space

Example

The villagers protested against the encroachment on their farmland.

村人たちは自分たちの農地への侵害に反対して抗議しました。

C2 noun /ˈpoʊltɪs/

poultice

温かい薬草の湿布

Meaning

a soft, moist mass of material applied to the body to relieve soreness and inflammation

Example

The nurse applied a warm poultice to his injured leg.

看護師は彼の怪我した足に温かい湿布を貼った。

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 noun ˌæmbɪˈɡjuːɪti

ambiguity

曖昧さ, 不明確さ

Meaning

The quality of being open to more than one interpretation; inexactness.

Example

The ambiguity of the statement caused confusion among the team.

その声明の曖昧さはチームの間で混乱を引き起こしました。

C2 verb /ˈpɛtɪˌfɒɡ/

pettifog

些細なことで議論する

Meaning

to argue or quibble over trivial matters; to engage in petty, dishonest practices

Example

The lawyer was accused of trying to pettifog instead of addressing the real issue.

弁護士は本当の問題に取り組む代わりに、些細なことで議論していると非難されました。

B2 verb /ˈɡæmbəl/

gamble

ギャンブル

Meaning

to bet money on games of chance; to take a risky action

Example

He decided to gamble his savings on the stock market.

彼は株式市場に貯金を賭けることに決めました。

C2 noun /ˈbɔːlsəm/

Balsam

バルサムの花

Meaning

a flowering plant with colorful blooms that often open in the evening; also refers to aromatic resin

Example

The garden balsam flowers bloomed beautifully in various shades of pink and purple.

庭のバルサムの花はピンクと紫のさまざまな色合いで美しく咲いていました。

C2 noun /kənˈsaɪnər/

consignor

発送者

Meaning

a person or company that sends goods to be sold or transported

Example

The consignor shipped the goods to the warehouse.

発送者は商品を倉庫に送った。

B2 verb /dɪˈspaɪz/

despise

軽蔑する

Meaning

to regard with contempt; to hate strongly

Example

She despises dishonesty in all its forms.

彼女はすべての不正直を軽蔑している。

A2 verb /ɪnˈkluːd/

include

含む

Meaning

to have as part of a whole; to contain or comprise

Example

The price includes all taxes.

価格にはすべての税金が含まれています。

C1 verb ɪˈnɔː.ɡjə.reɪ.tɪd

inaugurated

開会

Meaning

Begin or introduce (a system, policy, or period) formally.

Example

The organization was inaugurated officially.

その組織は正式に開会されました。

C1 adjective /ˌwɛlˈbrɛd/

well-bred

育ちが良い

Meaning

Having or showing good manners; properly raised.

Example

She is a well-bred young lady with excellent manners.

彼女は素晴らしいマナーを持つ育ちの良い若い女性です。

C1 verb /deɪz/

daze

Meaning

to stun or confuse someone temporarily with a shock or surprise

Example

The bright lights dazed the runners as they entered the stadium.

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 adjective /hjuːˈmeɪn/

humane

人道的な

Meaning

Showing compassion or benevolence.

Example

The doctor provided humane treatment to the injured animals.

医者は怪我をした動物に人道的な治療を提供しました。

C2 adjective /sæŋˈɡwɪniəs/

sanguineous

血液に関連する

Meaning

Relating to blood; bloody.

Example

The surgeon examined the sanguineous discharge from the wound.

外科医は傷口からの血なまぐさい分泌物を調べました。

C1 noun ˈæ.sɛt ˌæl.əˈkeɪ.ʃən

asset allocation

資産配分

Meaning

An investment strategy that aims to balance risk and reward by apportioning a portfolio's assets according to an individual's goals, risk tolerance, and investment horizon.

Example

Proper asset allocation is key to financial growth.

正しい資産配分は、金融成長の鍵です。

B1 verb প্রিভেন্টস

prevents

防ぐ

Meaning

To stop something from happening or arising.

Example

Bangladesh's warm climate prevents snowfall.

バングラデシュの温暖な気候は雪の降るのを防ぎます。

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。

B1 noun ɪˈkwɒl.ə.ti

equality

平等

Meaning

The state of being equal, especially in status, rights, and opportunities.

Example

Equality in education is a key goal.

教育における平等は重要な目標です。

A2 adjective /noʊn/

known

知られている

Meaning

recognized or familiar; something that is identified or acknowledged

Example

He is a well-known actor in the country.

彼は国でよく知られた俳優です。

B2 noun /ˈtʃeɪmbər/

chamber

部屋

Meaning

a large room used for formal or public events, or a private room.

Example

The king held meetings in his private chamber.

王は自分のプライベートな部屋で会議を開きました。

C1 adjective /ˈstɛlər/

stellar

素晴らしい

Meaning

Relating to stars; outstanding or excellent.

Example

She gave a stellar performance in the play.

彼女は劇中で素晴らしいパフォーマンスを披露しました。

C2 adjective /dɪˈdjuːsəbl/

deducible

推測可能な

Meaning

able to be deduced; possible to be inferred

Example

The solution is deducible from the data provided.

解決策は提供されたデータから推測可能です。

C2 adjective /ˈɒpjʊlənt/

opulent

豪華な

Meaning

Ostentatiously rich, luxurious, or lavish.

Example

They hosted an opulent wedding with gold decorations.

彼らは金色の装飾を施した豪華な結婚式を開催しました。

C1 noun /ˈkrɒkəri/

crockery

食器

Meaning

Dishes, plates, cups, and other items made of earthenware or china.

Example

The hotel provided clean crockery for the guests.

ホテルはゲストに清潔な食器を提供しました。

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。

A1 noun /ˈpɑːti/

party

パーティー

Meaning

a social gathering of people, typically for entertainment

Example

We had a great time at the birthday party.

私たちは誕生日パーティーで素晴らしい時間を過ごしました。

C1 noun /ˈɪtʃ.i.nəs/

itchiness

かゆみ

Meaning

The quality or condition of feeling an irritating sensation on the skin that causes a desire to scratch.

Example

Eye itchiness often leads to rubbing.

目のかゆみはしばしば擦る原因となります。

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。

B2 adjective /ˌsuː.pəˈnætʃ.ər.əl/

Supernatural

超自然的な

Meaning

relating to things that cannot be explained by natural or scientific laws; beyond the normal or physical world

Example

The old house was said to have supernatural powers.

その古い家には超自然的な力があると言われていた。

B2 adjective /poʊˈɛt.ɪk/

poetic

詩的な

Meaning

having qualities of poetry; expressive, beautiful, or imaginative

Example

Her speech had a poetic rhythm that captivated the audience.

彼女のスピーチには、観客を魅了する詩的なリズムがあった。

B2 adjective dɪˈlɪbəreɪt

deliberate

意図的に行われた

Meaning

Done consciously and intentionally; carefully considered.

Example

His deliberate actions showed great care and thoughtfulness.

彼の意図的な行動は、大きな配慮と熟慮を示しました。

C1 verb /ˈpærəlaɪz/

paralyze

麻痺させる

Meaning

to cause someone or something to lose the ability to move or function normally

Example

The sudden shock seemed to paralyze him.

突然の衝撃が彼を麻痺させたようだった。

B2 noun /ˌɪmɪˈɡreɪʃən/

immigration

移民

Meaning

the action of coming to live permanently in a foreign country

Example

Immigration policies vary from country to country.

移民政策は国によって異なります。

B1 verb /oʊ/

owe

借りがある

Meaning

to be under obligation to pay or repay; to be indebted

Example

I owe my success to my parents' support.

私は両親の支援のおかげで成功しました。

A1 pronoun /ˈɛnɪθɪŋ/

anything

何でも

Meaning

any object, event, or matter; whatever thing

Example

You can ask me anything about the project.

プロジェクトについて何でも聞いてください。

B1 noun /fiː/

fee

料金

Meaning

A payment made for a service or privilege.

Example

The lawyer charged a high fee for his services.

弁護士は彼のサービスに高い料金を請求した。

B2 verb /rɪˈteɪn/

retain

保持する

Meaning

to keep possession of something

Example

The company decided to retain its experienced employees.

会社は経験豊富な従業員を保持することに決めました。

C1 noun /ˌprɑːfɪˈtɪr/

profiteer

利益を不正に得る者

Meaning

a person who makes excessive profits, especially unfairly or illegally

Example

The government punished war profiteers.

政府は戦争の利益を不正に得る者を罰した。

B2 noun /ˈnuː.tri.ənt/

nutrient

栄養素

Meaning

A substance that provides nourishment essential for growth and health of plants or animals.

Example

Plants absorb nutrients from the soil for growth.

植物は成長のために土壌から栄養素を吸収します。

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。

B2 noun /ˈwɔtər ˈpjʊrəˌfaɪər/

Water purifier

水の浄化装置

Meaning

A device that removes contaminants and impurities from water to make it safe for drinking

Example

We installed a water purifier in our kitchen to ensure clean drinking water.

私たちは清潔な飲料水を確保するために、キッチンに水の浄化装置を設置しました。

B2 noun /ˈkwɔː.tərz/

Quarters

宿舎; 兵舎; 軍の住宅

Meaning

living accommodation; lodgings; military housing

Example

The soldiers returned to their quarters after the training exercise.

兵士たちは訓練後、自分の宿舎に戻りました。

B2 adjective /ˈdɪl.ɪ.dʒənt/

Diligent

勤勉な

Meaning

hardworking and careful; showing persistent effort

Example

She is a diligent student who studies every day.

彼女は毎日勉強している勤勉な学生です。

B2 noun /ˈɡlæmər/

glamor

魅力

Meaning

An attractive or exciting quality that makes something or someone appealing.

Example

The glamor of city life attracts many young people.

都市生活の魅力は多くの若者を引きつけます。

B1 adjective /ɪnˈvɑːlvd/

involved

関与した

Meaning

complicated or engaged in something

Example

She was deeply involved in community service.

彼女は地域社会の奉仕活動に深く関与していた。