C2 adjective /ˈdəʊl.səm/

dolesome

悲しい

Meaning

Filled with grief or sadness; mournful.

Example

The dolesome ballad brought tears to their eyes.

その悲しい歌は彼らの目に涙をもたらしました。

C2 noun /ˈskɪz.əm/ or /ˈsɪz.əm/

schism

幸福

Meaning

A division or split between strongly opposed parties, often in religion or organizations.

Example

The schism in the church led to the formation of two separate groups.

彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、幸せを隠せませんでした。

B2 adjective /ˈsɪr.i.əl/

Serial

連続した; シリアル

Meaning

happening in a series; consecutive; arranged in order

Example

The serial killer was finally caught after years of investigation.

連続した殺人者は、長年の調査の後、ついに捕まった。

C1 noun /ˈheəˌkʌtər/

haircutter

理髪師

Meaning

a person whose job is to cut and style hair; barber or hairdresser

Example

The haircutter gave me a neat and stylish haircut.

理髪師がきれいに髪を切ってくれた。

C1 noun /əˈbændənmənt/

abandonment

見捨て

Meaning

the act of leaving someone or something behind completely; the state of being deserted

Example

The child suffered deep emotional pain because of abandonment.

その子供は見捨てられたことで深い感情的な痛みを受けた。

B1 preposition /θruːˈaʊt/

throughout

通して

Meaning

in every part of a place or during the whole time of an event

Example

She worked throughout the night.

彼女は一晩中働き続けた。

B1 verb /ɪnˈtend/

intend

意図する

Meaning

to plan or have in mind as a purpose; to mean

Example

I intend to finish this project by tomorrow.

私はこのプロジェクトを明日までに終わらせるつもりです。

C2 adjective ɪˈnɛfəbl

ineffable

言葉で表現できない

Meaning

Too great or extreme to be expressed or described in words.

Example

The beauty of the landscape was ineffable.

その景色の美しさは言葉で表現できなかった。

B2 noun ɪnˈfleɪʃən

inflation

インフレーション

Meaning

A general increase in prices and fall in the purchasing value of money.

Example

Inflation erodes the purchasing power of consumers.

インフレーションは消費者の購買力を減少させる。

B2 adjective /ʌnˈprɒf.ɪ.tə.bl̩/

Unprofitable

採算が取れない

Meaning

not yielding profit or gain; not producing financial benefit

Example

The unprofitable business was forced to close down after three years.

採算が取れないビジネスは3年後に閉店を余儀なくされました。

C1 verb /dɪˈɡreɪd/

degrade

Meaning

To lower in dignity, quality, or value; to treat with disrespect or to deteriorate.

Example

Harsh words can degrade a person's confidence.

C2 adjective /ʌnˈælɔɪd/

unalloyed

純粋

Meaning

Pure, complete, and not mixed with anything else.

Example

She felt unalloyed joy at the news of her success.

彼女は成功のニュースを聞いて純粋な喜びを感じた。

B2 verb /ɪnˈfɛkt/

infect

感染させる

Meaning

To contaminate with a disease-causing organism.

Example

The virus can infect healthy people quickly.

ウイルスは健康な人々を迅速に感染させることができます。

A2 noun /ˈlɔːndri/

laundry

幸せ

Meaning

clothes or linens that need to be washed or have been washed

Example

She folded the clean laundry neatly.

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 verb dɪˈtɪəriəreɪt

deteriorate

悪化する

Meaning

To become progressively worse in quality, condition, or performance; to decline.

Example

Unplanned growth can deteriorate living conditions.

計画外の成長は生活環境を悪化させる可能性があります。

C2 verb /rɪˈsɪnd/

rescind

取り消す

Meaning

to revoke, cancel, or repeal a law, order, or agreement

Example

The company decided to rescind the job offer.

その会社は仕事のオファーを取り消すことを決定しました。

C2 adjective /ˈfæləbl/

fallible

誤りを犯しやすい

Meaning

capable of making mistakes or being wrong

Example

Even experts are fallible and can make errors.

専門家でさえ、誤りを犯し、エラーをすることがあります。

C1 verb /ˌkaʊntərˈækt/

counteract

反作用

Meaning

to act against something in order to reduce its effect

Example

The medicine helps counteract the side effects of the treatment.

その薬は治療の副作用をカウンターアクトするのに役立ちます。

C2 noun /nɑːrˈsɪsəs/

narcissus

ナルシスの花

Meaning

A type of flowering plant with yellow or white blooms, often associated with self-love from Greek mythology.

Example

A narcissus bloomed in the garden during spring.

春に、庭でナルシスの花が咲きました。

C1 adjective /ʃruːd/

Shrewd

賢い; 鋭い; 分別のある

Meaning

having or showing sharp powers of judgment; astute

Example

The shrewd businessman made a profitable deal in the competitive market.

その賢いビジネスマンは、競争の激しい市場で利益を上げる取引をしました。

B2 noun /ɪkˈspen.dɪ.tʃər/

expenditure

支出

Meaning

The action of spending funds; an amount of money spent.

Example

Managing expenditure is critical for budgeting.

支出の管理は予算編成において重要です。

A2 adjective /dʌtʃ/

dutch

オランダの

Meaning

relating to the Netherlands, its people, or their language

Example

She enjoys Dutch paintings from the 17th century.

彼女は17世紀のオランダの絵画を楽しんでいます。

C2 noun /ˌkɒnvəˈluːʃən/

convolution

コンボリューション、複雑な曲線または構造

Meaning

a twist, coil, or a complex and intricate shape or arrangement

Example

The brain has many convolutions that increase its surface area.

脳には多くのコンボリューションがあり、その表面積を増加させます。

C1 adjective /ɪnˈdɪɡnənt/

indignant

憤慨した

Meaning

Feeling or showing anger at something considered unfair or unjust.

Example

She was indignant when accused of cheating.

彼女は不正行為を非難されたとき、憤慨していた。

B2 noun /ˌvɪz.ɪˈbɪlɪti/

visibility

可視性

Meaning

The state of being able to see or be seen; exposure or prominence.

Example

Increased visibility on social media can help businesses grow.

ソーシャルメディアでの可視性の向上は、ビジネスの成長に役立ちます。

C1 verb /rɪˈdʒɛnəreɪt/

regenerate

再生する

Meaning

to grow or produce again; to renew or restore

Example

The lizard can regenerate its lost tail.

トカゲは失われた尾を再生できます。

C2 noun /ˌpɜːrspɪˈkjuːəti/

perspicuity

明瞭さ

Meaning

Clarity and ease in speech or writing; the quality of being clearly expressed.

Example

The perspicuity of his lecture made it easy for students to understand complex topics.

彼の講義の明瞭さは、学生が複雑なトピックを理解するのを容易にしました。

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。

C1 adjective /ɔːˌθɒr.ɪˈteə.ri.ən/

authoritarian

権威主義者

Meaning

Demanding absolute obedience to authority; excessively controlling or strict in governance.

Example

Authoritarian parenting often limits a child's independence.

権威主義的な育児は、しばしば子供の独立性を制限します。

B1 adjective /rɔː/

Raw

生の; 処理されていない; 自然な状態で; 未熟な

Meaning

uncooked; not processed; in natural state; inexperienced

Example

The chef prefers to use raw vegetables in his salads.

シェフはサラダに生野菜を使うのが好きです。

C1 adjective /raɪf/

rife

蔓延している

Meaning

widespread or common, often in a negative sense

Example

Corruption was rife in the old government system.

腐敗は古い政府制度に蔓延していた。

C2 noun /ˌmjuːtəˈbɪləti/

mutablility

変化性（綴り間違い）

Meaning

A misspelled form of 'mutability', meaning the quality of being changeable.

Example

The document contained the misspelled word 'mutablility' instead of 'mutability'.

その文書には 'mutability' の代わりに 'mutablility' の綴り間違いがありました。

B1 adjective /ˈhoʊpfəl/

Hopeful

希望に満ちた

Meaning

feeling or inspiring optimism about a future event; confident; optimistic

Example

He remained hopeful despite the challenges.

彼は挑戦にもかかわらず希望を持ち続けました。

B2 verb /krʌʃ/

crush

Meaning

to press or squeeze something so hard that it is damaged or destroyed

Example

He accidentally crushed the paper cup in his hand.

B2 noun /ˈfɪŋ.ɡər.prɪnt/

Fingerprint

指紋

Meaning

an impression or mark made on a surface by a person's fingertip; unique identification pattern

Example

The police found his fingerprints on the door handle at the crime scene.

警察は犯罪現場でドアの取っ手に彼の指紋を見つけました。

A2 noun /ˈket.əl/

Kettle

やかん

Meaning

a container used for boiling water, typically with a lid, spout, and handle

Example

The electric kettle whistled when the water reached boiling point.

電気ケトルは水が沸騰点に達したときに笛のような音を立てました。

B1 noun /ˈvæk.siːn/

Vaccine

ワクチン

Meaning

a substance that is put into the body to prevent a disease

Example

The COVID-19 vaccine has helped reduce severe illness.

COVID-19ワクチンは重篤な病気を減少させるのに役立っています。

B2 noun /kraɪst/

christ

キリスト

Meaning

the title given to Jesus, considered the Messiah in Christianity

Example

Christ is central to Christian faith.

キリストはキリスト教信仰の中心です。

C1 noun /ˈhɒl.ə.kɔːst/

holocaust

ホロコースト

Meaning

A large-scale destruction, especially by fire; historically, the genocide of Jews during World War II.

Example

Millions of people perished during the Holocaust.

ホロコースト中に何百万もの人々が命を落としました。

B2 noun /ˈrɛnəˌsɑːns/

renaissance

ルネサンス

Meaning

a revival of art, culture, or learning; a period of renewed interest and growth

Example

The city experienced a cultural renaissance during the 1990s.

その都市は1990年代に文化的なルネサンスを経験しました。

C1 verb dɪˈlɪnieɪt

delineate

詳細に描写する

Meaning

To describe or portray something precisely

Example

The artist delineated the scene in intricate detail.

アーティストはシーンを複雑な詳細で描写しました。

C2 noun /ˌtɜːsənˈtɛnəri/

tercentenary

三百周年記念

Meaning

The 300th anniversary of an event.

Example

The city celebrated its tercentenary with a grand festival.

その都市は盛大な祭りで三百年祭を祝いました。

B2 noun /ˈnɪk.neɪm/

Nickname

ニックネーム

Meaning

a familiar or humorous name given to a person instead of their real name

Example

His nickname is 'Tiger' because he's so brave.

彼のニックネームは 'タイガー' です。なぜなら彼はとても勇敢だからです。

C2 noun /ˈbrɪɡ.ənd/

brigand

山賊

Meaning

A member of a gang that ambushes and robs people in forests or mountains; a bandit.

Example

The travelers were attacked by brigands in the mountains.

旅行者は山中で山賊に襲われました。

C2 adjective /kəˈmɛnʃərət/

commensurate

比例的

Meaning

corresponding in size, degree, or extent; proportionate

Example

Salary will be commensurate with experience.

給料は経験に比例します。

C2 verb /ˈdɒdə/

dodder

震えながら歩く

Meaning

To move in a weak and unsteady way, especially due to old age.

Example

The old man doddered across the street with a cane.

老人は杖をついて震えながら通りを歩いていました。

C1 adjective /ˈkæni/

canny

抜け目のない

Meaning

Having good judgment, especially in business or practical matters; shrewd.

Example

She made a canny investment in real estate.

彼女は不動産で抜け目のない投資をしました。

B1 noun /edʒ/

Edge

端; 鋭い縁

Meaning

the outside limit of an object or area; a sharp side of a blade

Example

Be careful not to cut yourself on the sharp edge of the knife.

鋭い刃の端で自分を切らないように気をつけてください。

C1 noun /weɪ/

Whey

ホエイ

Meaning

the watery part of milk that separates from the curds when making cheese

Example

Whey protein is popular among athletes and bodybuilders.

ホエイプロテインはアスリートやボディビルダーの間で人気があります。

C1 adjective /ˈloʊli/

lowly

謙虚

Meaning

humble in status, position, or manner

Example

She rose from a lowly position to become the company's CEO.

彼女は低い地位から会社のCEOに昇進しました。

A2 adjective /diːp/

deep

幸せ

Meaning

extending far down from the top or surface; profound or intense

Example

The lake is very deep in the middle.

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 adverb /bɪˈtaɪmz/

betimes

早く

Meaning

early; in good time

Example

She rose betimes to finish her work.

彼女は仕事を終わらせるために早く起きました。

C1 adjective /dɪˈfɪʃənt/

Deficient

不足している

Meaning

not having enough of a specified quality or ingredient; lacking or inadequate

Example

His diet was deficient in essential vitamins.

彼の食事は必要なビタミンが不足していた。

B2 noun /ˈes.əns/

Essence

本質

Meaning

the intrinsic nature or indispensable quality of something

Example

The essence of good teaching is the ability to inspire students.

良い教育の本質は学生を励ます能力です。

B2 adjective /ˈsiː.z ə n.əl/

Seasonal

季節的

Meaning

relating to or occurring in a particular season; changing according to the seasons

Example

Many businesses hire seasonal workers during the holidays.

多くの企業は休暇中に季節労働者を雇います。

C1 adjective /ˌsɛlf ɪˈfeɪsɪŋ/

self-effacing

控えめな

Meaning

not drawing attention to oneself; modest

Example

Despite his success, he remained self-effacing and humble.

成功にもかかわらず、彼は控えめで謙虚なままでした。

B2 noun ɔːɡˈmɛn.tɪd riˈæl.ɪ.ti

augmented reality

拡張現実、仮想と現実世界の融合

Meaning

Technology that overlays digital information on the real world environment.

Example

Gaming has been transformed by augmented reality.

拡張現実がゲームを変えました。

B2 noun /ˈæd.və.kət/

Advocate

弁護士

Meaning

a lawyer who represents clients in court; a person who supports or argues for a cause or policy

Example

The advocate presented strong evidence to defend his client in court.

その弁護士は法廷で彼の依頼人を弁護するために強力な証拠を提示した。

B2 adjective /ɪnˈklaɪnd/

inclined

傾向がある

Meaning

having a tendency or disposition toward something

Example

He is inclined to help those in need.

彼は困っている人々を助ける傾向がある。

B2 noun /ˈnæreɪtər/

narrator

語り手

Meaning

A person who tells the story in a book, play, or film.

Example

The narrator guided the audience through the complex plot.

語り手は複雑なプロットを通じて観客を導きました。

B1 noun /bɔɪl/

Boil

膿瘍; フロンケル

Meaning

a painful, pus-filled bump under the skin caused by infected hair follicles

Example

The painful boil on his neck required medical treatment.

彼の首にできた痛みを伴う膿瘍には医療処置が必要だった。

B1 noun /ˈvɒl.juːm/

volume

体積

Meaning

the amount of space that a substance or object occupies, or that is enclosed within a container

Example

The volume of water in the tank increased after the rain.

雨の後、タンクの水の体積が増えました。

B1 noun /ˈpæsɪŋ/

passing

通過, 死

Meaning

the act of moving past something or the end of someone's life

Example

The passing of the leader was a great loss for the nation.

リーダーの死は国にとって大きな損失でした。

C2 noun kəmˈpʌŋk.ʃən

compunction

後悔

Meaning

A feeling of guilt or moral scruple that prevents or follows the doing of something bad.

Example

He felt compunction after lying to his friend.

彼は友達に嘘をついた後、後悔の念を感じました。

C1 noun /ˈrɛdʒɪmənt/

regiment

Meaning

A permanent unit of an army, typically commanded by a colonel and divided into several companies.

Example

The regiment marched proudly through the streets after returning from the mission.

C2 adjective /ˈəʊ.dər.əs/

Odorous

芳香のある; 香り高い

Meaning

having a strong smell; fragrant; aromatic

Example

The garden was filled with odorous flowers.

庭は芳香のある花で満たされていた。

A2 adjective /ˈfɔːrməl/

formal

正式

Meaning

done in accordance with rules of convention or etiquette; official or serious in nature

Example

He wore a formal suit to the wedding.

彼は結婚式でフォーマルなスーツを着ていました。

A1 noun /ˈrɛst(ə)rɒnt/

restaurant

レストラン

Meaning

a place where meals are prepared and served to customers

Example

We went to the restaurant for dinner.

私たちは夕食のためにレストランに行きました。

C1 adjective /ˌnjʊə.rəˈlɒdʒ.ɪ.kəl/

neurological

神経学的

Meaning

Relating to the anatomy, functions, and organic disorders of nerves and the nervous system.

Example

Meditation has positive neurological effects on mental health.

瞑想は精神的健康に対して積極的な神経学的影響を与えます。

A2 noun /ˈoʊ.nər/

Owner

所有者

Meaning

a person who owns something; someone who has legal possession of property

Example

The owner of the restaurant greeted us warmly.

レストランの所有者は私たちを温かく迎え入れてくれました。

C1 noun /ˈnaɪt.hʊd/

knighthood

騎士の位

Meaning

The rank or dignity of a knight, or the ceremony of conferring knighthood.

Example

He was honored with knighthood for his contributions to science.

彼は科学への貢献で騎士の位を授与されました。

C1 noun /ˌpeɪ.li.ɒnˈtɒl.ə.dʒi/

paleontology

古生物学

Meaning

the branch of science concerned with fossil animals and plants

Example

She decided to study paleontology at university.

彼女は大学で古生物学を学ぶことに決めました。

B1 noun /ˈbʌb.əl/

bubble

泡

Meaning

a thin sphere of liquid enclosing air or gas; a temporary state of inflated value or excitement

Example

The children chased the bubbles in the air.

子供たちは空中の泡を追いかけました。

B1 noun /ˈsɜːdʒəri/

surgery

Meaning

a medical procedure involving the cutting of the body to treat a condition

Example

She underwent surgery to remove the tumor.

A2 noun /ˈmoʊtərˌsaɪkəl/

motorcycle

オートバイ

Meaning

a two-wheeled motor-powered vehicle designed for transportation

Example

He rides his motorcycle to work every morning.

彼は毎朝オートバイで仕事に行きます。

B1 noun ˈsaɪləns

silence

静けさ

Meaning

Complete absence of sound; quietness.

Example

Silence filled the air near the graves.

墓の近くの空気は静けさで満ちていた。

B2 noun /ˈɒkjʊpənt/

occupant

乗客

Meaning

A person who resides in or is present in a house, vehicle, seat, or place.

Example

The car had three occupants at the time of the accident.

事故の時、車には三人の乗客がいました。

C1 adjective /ˈraʊzɪŋ/

rousing

興奮させる

Meaning

Exciting, inspiring, or stirring.

Example

The speaker delivered a rousing speech that moved the audience.

スピーカーは聴衆を感動させる興奮させるスピーチをしました。

B2 verb /ɪˈreɪs/

erase

消す

Meaning

to remove completely; to delete or wipe out

Example

Use an eraser to erase the pencil marks.

鉛筆の跡を消すために消しゴムを使う。

B2 noun /ˈskaɪˌskreɪpər/

Skyscraper

超高層ビル

Meaning

a very tall building of many stories

Example

The new skyscraper dominates the city's skyline.

新しい超高層ビルが街のスカイラインを支配しています。

B2 noun /buːθ/

booth

ブース

Meaning

a small enclosed space or area used for a specific purpose, such as voting or selling.

Example

He went into the voting booth to cast his ballot.

彼は投票ブースに入り、投票をしました。

C1 noun /æmˈniːʒə/

amnesia

健忘症

Meaning

A partial or total loss of memory, usually caused by injury, illness, or psychological trauma.

Example

After the accident, she suffered from amnesia and could not remember her own name.

事故後、彼女はアムネジアに苦しみ、自分の名前を思い出せなかった。

B1 verb /əˈkɜːr/

occur

発生する

Meaning

to happen or take place; to be found or present

Example

The accident occurred at the intersection during rush hour.

事故はラッシュアワーの交差点で発生しました。

C1 noun /haɪˈpɜːrbəli/

hyperbole

誇張法

Meaning

Exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally.

Example

Saying 'I’m so hungry I could eat a horse' is a classic example of hyperbole.

'私は馬を食べることができるほどお腹がすいている' は誇張法の典型的な例です。

C2 noun /ˈɪsməs/ or /ˈɪsθməs/

isthmus

地峡

Meaning

A narrow strip of land connecting two larger land areas, often with water on either side.

Example

The Panama Canal cuts through the Isthmus of Panama.

パナマ運河はパナマの地峡を通ります。

B2 verb /stroʊk/

stroke

なでる

Meaning

to move your hand gently over something; to hit or touch something gently

Example

She stroked the cat's fur gently.

彼女は猫の毛を優しくなでました。

C2 noun /ˈɑːriə/

aria

ソロの歌唱曲

Meaning

a solo vocal piece with instrumental accompaniment, typically in an opera

Example

The soprano performed a moving aria during the second act.

ソプラノは第2幕で感動的なアリアを披露しました。

B2 noun /ˈbætʃələr/

Bachelor

独身男性; 大学の学位を持つ人

Meaning

an unmarried man; a person who holds a first degree from a university

Example

He remained a bachelor all his life and earned a bachelor's degree in engineering.

彼は一生独身で、工学の学位を取得しました。

B2 adjective /keɪˈɒtɪk/

Chaotic

混沌とした; 秩序のない

Meaning

in a state of complete confusion and disorder

Example

The situation became chaotic after the announcement.

発表後、状況はカオティックになった。

C2 noun /ˈfɔːltˌfaɪndər/

faultfinder

欠点探し人

Meaning

a person who habitually finds fault with others

Example

He is such a faultfinder that nothing anyone does is ever good enough.

彼は欠点探し人で、誰かが何かをしても決して十分ではありません。

A2 noun/verb /fɛns/

fence

フェンス

Meaning

a barrier, usually made of wood or wire, that surrounds an area; to enclose with a barrier

Example

They built a fence around the garden.

彼らは庭の周りにフェンスを作った。

C1 noun /səbˈdʒɛkʃən/

subjection

服従

Meaning

the act of bringing someone or something under control or domination

Example

The people suffered under the subjection of a cruel ruler.

人々は残虐な支配者の下で苦しんでいた。

C2 noun /ˈdaɪˌsɪləbəl/

disyllable

二音節語

Meaning

a word consisting of two syllables

Example

The word 'happy' is a disyllable.

‘ハッピー’という単語は二音節語です。

C1 verb /pɜːrdʒ/

purge

浄化する

Meaning

To remove unwanted feelings, people, or things; to cleanse or purify.

Example

The new leader promised to purge corruption from the government.

新しいリーダーは政府から腐敗を一掃することを約束しました。

A2 verb /kɪs/

Kiss

キス

Meaning

to touch with the lips as a sign of affection

Example

The mother kissed her baby goodnight.

母親は赤ちゃんにおやすみなさいのキスをしました。

C2 noun /ˈhɛklər/

heckler

野次を飛ばす人

Meaning

A person who interrupts a speaker with rude or aggressive comments.

Example

The politician remained calm despite the heckler shouting from the crowd.

政治家は群衆から叫んでいたヘクラーにもかかわらず冷静を保ちました。

C1 adjective /ɪmˈpɜːmiəbl/

impermeable

不透水の

Meaning

Not allowing fluid or gas to pass through.

Example

The container is made of impermeable plastic.

その容器は不透水のプラスチックでできています。

C2 noun /ˈfetiʃ/

fetich

フェティッシュ

Meaning

an object believed to have magical powers or to be inhabited by a spirit

Example

The villagers treated the statue as a powerful fetich.

村人たちはその像を強力なフェティッシュとして扱っていました。

B1 noun /ˈbed ˌkʌv.ər/

Bed cover

ベッドカバー

Meaning

a protective covering for a bed, typically a bedspread or comforter

Example

She pulled the bed cover up to her chin to stay warm.

彼女は暖かさを保つためにベッドカバーを顎まで引き上げました。

C2 adjective /juːˈbɪkwɪtəs/

ubiquitious

遍在

Meaning

Present, appearing, or found everywhere.

Example

Smartphones have become ubiquitous in modern society.

スマートフォンは現代社会で遍在しています。

A2 noun /mɛs/

mess

混乱

Meaning

A state of disorder or untidiness.

Example

The kids left the room in a complete mess.

子供たちは部屋を完全に混乱させました。

C1 adjective /ʌnˈsaɪtli/

unsightly

見苦しい

Meaning

Unpleasant to look at; ugly.

Example

The garbage pile created an unsightly view in the park.

ゴミの山は公園に見苦しい景色を作り出した。

B2 noun /ˈswiː.pər/

Sweeper

掃除人

Meaning

a person whose job is to clean floors and streets by sweeping

Example

The sweeper cleaned the school corridor every morning.

掃除人は毎朝学校の廊下を掃除しました。

C2 noun /ˌɛpɪˈsaɪklɔɪd/

epicycloid

エピサイクロイド

Meaning

a curve traced by a point on the circumference of a circle that rolls around the outside of another circle

Example

The mathematician demonstrated how to draw an epicycloid.

数学者はエピサイクロイドの描き方を示しました。

C1 adjective /vɪˈveɪʃəs/

vivacious

活発

Meaning

Attractively lively and animated.

Example

She was admired for her vivacious personality.

彼女はその活発な性格で賞賛された。

B2 verb /ˈɡʌvərn/

govern

統治する

Meaning

to control and direct the public policy and affairs of a state, organization, or people

Example

The president governs the country wisely.

大統領は賢明に国を統治する。

B1 adverb /ˈfʊli/

fully

完全に

Meaning

completely or entirely; to the fullest extent

Example

She is fully aware of the risks.

彼女はリスクについて完全に認識しています。

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 /ˌɒpəˈrɛtə/

operetta

軽いオペラ

Meaning

a short opera with light and humorous themes

Example

The theater staged a famous operetta by Gilbert and Sullivan.

劇場はギルバートとサリヴァンの有名な軽いオペラを上演しました。

C1 verb /siːð/

seethe

怒りで煮えたぎる

Meaning

To be filled with intense but unexpressed anger or agitation.

Example

She was seething with anger after the unfair decision.

彼女は不公平な決定の後、怒りで煮えたぎっていました。

C2 adjective /ˈfiːbraɪl/

febrile

発熱の、興奮した

Meaning

having or showing the symptoms of a fever; or highly excitable or agitated

Example

The patient was in a febrile state with high temperature.

患者は高い温度の熱の状態にありました。

A2 noun /ˈtaɪ.ɡər/

Tiger

虎

Meaning

a very large solitary cat with a yellow-brown coat striped with black, native to the forests of Asia

Example

The tiger hunted silently through the jungle.

虎はジャングルを静かに歩いて狩りをしていた。

C1 noun /ˈlaɪbəl/

libel

名誉毀損

Meaning

a published false statement that damages a person's reputation

Example

The newspaper was sued for libel after publishing false claims.

新聞は虚偽の主張を掲載した後、名誉毀損で訴えられました。

B2 verb /ɪnˈveɪd/

invade

侵入する

Meaning

to enter a place or country forcefully, especially as an enemy

Example

The army invaded the neighboring country.

軍隊は隣国に侵入しました。

B1 noun /θiːm/

theme

テーマ

Meaning

A subject or topic of discourse or artistic representation.

Example

The theme highlighted resilience and sustainability.

テーマはレジリエンスと持続可能性を強調しました。

C1 verb /ˈlaɪ.kən/

liken

例える

Meaning

to compare one thing to another, often in a figurative way

Example

He likened her voice to sweet music.

彼は彼女の声を甘い音楽に例えました。

B2 adjective /ˈvɜːrtɪkl/

vertical

垂直

Meaning

Standing or pointing straight up; perpendicular to the ground.

Example

The skyscraper has a perfectly vertical design.

その超高層ビルは完璧な垂直デザインを持っています。

C2 verb /dɪsˈbɜːrdən/

disburden

負担を軽減する

Meaning

to relieve someone of a burden or load

Example

She disburdened herself of worries by sharing them with her friend.

彼女は心配を友達と共有することで自分を負担から解放した。

C2 verb /ˈdɪðər/

dither

Meaning

to be indecisive or unable to make a decision

Example

He dithered for hours before choosing a restaurant.

C2 adjective /ˈvɔːntɪd/

vaunted

過度に称賛された

Meaning

praised or boasted about, especially excessively

Example

The vaunted technology failed to deliver the expected results.

過度に称賛された技術は期待された結果を提供できませんでした。

C2 adjective /ˈbreɪsɪŋ/

bracing

爽快な

Meaning

Invigorating, refreshing, or providing strength and energy.

Example

The hikers enjoyed the bracing mountain air.

登山者たちは爽快な山の空気を楽しんだ。