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C1 adjective /ˈdaʊ.ər/

dour

厳格
Meaning
relentlessly severe, stern, or gloomy in manner or appearance
Example
His dour expression made the meeting uncomfortable.
彼の厳格な表情は会議を不快にした。
B1 adjective /ˈriː.zən.ə.bəl/

Reasonable

合理的; 公正で実用的; 高すぎない; 論理的
Meaning
fair and sensible; not too expensive; logical and practical
Example
The hotel offers reasonable prices for quality accommodation.
そのホテルは品質の高い宿泊施設に対して合理的な価格を提供しています。
B2 adjective /dɪˈpɛndəbl/

dependable

信頼できる
Meaning
able to be trusted or relied on; consistently reliable
Example
She is a dependable colleague who always meets deadlines.
彼女はいつも締め切りを守る信頼できる同僚です。
C1 adjective /ˌɪnədˈvɜːrtənt/

inadvertent

意図しない, 不注意な
Meaning
Not resulting from or achieved through deliberate planning; unintentional.
Example
Her inadvertent mistake caused a delay in the project.
彼女の不注意なミスがプロジェクトの遅延を引き起こしました。
C1 noun /ˈɑːrməri/

armory

武器庫
Meaning
A place where weapons are stored; a supply of resources or skills.
Example
The soldiers kept their weapons in the armory.
兵士たちは武器を武器庫に保管していた。
C1 noun /ˈmæk.ər.əl/

Mackerel

サバ
Meaning
a streamlined marine fish with a forked tail and wavy stripes
Example
Mackerel is rich in omega-3 fatty acids.
サバはオメガ3脂肪酸が豊富です。
B2 noun /ˈbʌn.dəl/

Bundle

束; バンドル
Meaning
a collection of things or quantity of material tied or wrapped up together
Example
The mailman delivered a bundle of letters to our house.
郵便配達員は家に手紙の束を届けました。
A2 noun /ˈdʒuːəlri/

jewellery

宝石類
Meaning
ornamental items worn for personal adornment, such as rings, necklaces, or bracelets, often made of precious metals or stones
Example
She wore beautiful jewellery to the wedding.
彼女は結婚式で美しい宝石類を身につけていた。
B2 adjective /ˈwɜːrði/

Worthy

値する; ふさわしい; 尊敬すべき;
Meaning
deserving respect or attention; having merit
Example
Her charitable work made her worthy of the humanitarian award.
彼女の慈善活動は彼女を人道的賞に値するものにしました。
B2 adjective /ˈvɛriəbl/

Variable

変動可能な
Meaning
able to change; not consistent or having a fixed pattern
Example
The weather has been very variable this week.
今週の天気は非常に変わりやすかったです。
C2 noun /lɔːˈdeɪʃən/

laudation

賞賛
Meaning
The act of praising or expressing approval.
Example
The poet received much laudation for his moving verses.
その詩人は感動的な詩で多くの賞賛を受けました。
A2 adjective /ˈnæʃənəl/

national

国民の
Meaning
relating to a nation, especially its culture, language, or government
Example
The national anthem was played at the ceremony.
国歌は式典で演奏されました。
C1 adjective /ˌæbəˈrɪdʒənəl/

aboriginal

先住民
Meaning
Relating to the original inhabitants of a region.
Example
The museum has a large collection of aboriginal art.
博物館には先住民のアートの大きなコレクションがあります。
A2 noun /ˈseɪf.ti/

Safety

安全
Meaning
condition of being protected from danger, risk, or injury
Example
The company prioritizes workplace safety above all else.
その会社は職場の安全を最優先しています。
C2 noun/adjective /prɪˈsɪpɪtənt/

precipitant

沈殿剤
Meaning
As a noun: a substance that causes a substance to be deposited from a solution; as an adjective: acting hastily or impulsively.
Example
The chemist added a precipitant to the solution to observe the reaction.
化学者は反応を観察するために溶液に沈殿剤を加えました。
B2 noun/verb /dɪˈspjuːt/

dispute

争い, 論争
Meaning
a disagreement or argument about something important
Example
The two countries are in dispute over the border issue.
二国間で国境問題について争いが続いています。
C1 noun /ˈwiː.vər bɜːd/

Weaver bird

織り鳥
Meaning
a small bird that builds elaborate woven nests from grass and twigs
Example
The weaver bird skillfully constructs its intricate nest.
織り鳥は巧みに複雑な巣を作る
C1 noun /ˈnjuːtrɪənt dɪˈfɪʃənsi/

nutrient deficiency

栄養不足
Meaning
A lack of essential nutrients required for healthy plant growth, which can result in poor crop development, reduced yields, and increased susceptibility to diseases.
Example
Nutrient deficiency in the soil can reduce crop productivity.
土壌中の栄養不足は作物の生産性を減少させる可能性があります。
B1 noun ˈplænɪŋ

planning

計画
Meaning
The process of making plans for something; the control of urban development by a local government authority.
Example
Effective planning ensures better waste management.
効果的な計画は、より良い廃棄物管理を保証します。
C2 noun /ˈæl.kə.laɪ ækt/

Alkali Act

アルカリ法案
Meaning
A British law passed in 1863 to regulate the emission of hydrochloric acid gas from alkali works, representing one of the first pieces of environmental legislation.
Example
The Alkali Act of 1863 was one of the first environmental laws.
1863年のアルカリ法案は最初の環境法の一つでした。
B1 noun /rɪst/

Wrist

手首
Meaning
the joint connecting the hand with the forearm
Example
He wore a watch on his wrist.
彼は手首に時計をしていた。
B2 noun /ˌaɪ.səˈleɪ.ʃən/

Isolation

隔離
Meaning
the process or fact of isolating or being isolated; separation from other people or things
Example
The patient was kept in isolation to prevent the spread of the infectious disease.
患者は感染症の拡大を防ぐために隔離されました。
C1 noun /ˈklaɪəntɛl/

clientele

顧客層
Meaning
The clients or customers of a professional person or business.
Example
The salon's clientele includes many high-profile individuals.
そのサロンの顧客層には多くの高いプロフィールを持つ人物が含まれています。
B2 adjective /hɪˈroʊɪk/

heroic

英雄的な
Meaning
showing great bravery or courage; relating to a hero or heroes
Example
The firefighter made a heroic effort to save the child.
消防士は子どもを救うために英雄的な努力をした。
B2 verb, noun, adjective /prɑːmpt/

prompt

促す / 迅速
Meaning
To cause someone to take action; done without delay.
Example
His speech prompted the audience to ask questions.
彼のスピーチは聴衆に質問を促しました。
C2 noun /ˈædʒ.ə.tənt/

Adjutant

アジュタントコウ
Meaning
a large water bird with long legs and neck, also known as adjutant stork
Example
The adjutant stork stood motionless in the shallow water.
アジュタントコウは浅い水の中でじっと立っていました。
C1 verb /dɪˈnəʊt/

denote

示す
Meaning
To be a sign of; to indicate or mean something.
Example
A red flag denotes danger.
赤い旗は危険を示しています。
B2 verb /rɪˈzuːm/

resume

再開する
Meaning
to start again after a pause or interruption
Example
We will resume the meeting after lunch.
ランチの後に会議を再開します。
C2 noun /priˈɛmpʃən/

preemption

優先権
Meaning
The act of taking action before someone else; the right to purchase or act before others.
Example
The company exercised preemption to acquire the land before competitors.
会社は競争相手より先に土地を取得するために優先権を行使しました。
C2 noun /ˈfærɪsiː/

pharisee

偽善者
Meaning
A member of an ancient Jewish sect; by extension, a self-righteous or hypocritical person.
Example
He acted like a pharisee, judging others while ignoring his own faults.
彼はファリサイ人のように振る舞い、他の人々を裁きながら自分の欠点を無視していました。
B2 noun /ˈfæbrɪk/

fabric

布地
Meaning
Cloth or material produced by weaving or knitting fibers.
Example
The tailor used silk fabric to make the dress.
仕立て屋はドレスを作るために絹の布地を使いました。
C1 verb /bloʊt/

bloat

膨らむ
Meaning
to swell or cause to swell, often due to fluid or gas
Example
Eating too much junk food can bloat your stomach.
ジャンクフードを食べすぎると、あなたの胃が膨らむことがあります。
B1 noun /ˈsæm.ən/

salmon

サーモン
Meaning
A large fish with pink flesh, often eaten as food.
Example
They served grilled salmon for dinner.
彼らは夕食にグリルしたサーモンを出しました。
C1 noun dɛkˈstɛr.ɪ.ti

dexterity

器用さ
Meaning
Skill in performing tasks, especially with the hands; mental skill or adroitness.
Example
His dexterity in playing the piano amazed the audience.
ピアノを弾く彼の器用さに観客は驚いた。
A2 verb /əˈtend/

attend

参加する
Meaning
to be present at; to give attention to; to take care of
Example
I will attend the conference next week.
来週の会議に参加します。
C2 noun /ˈkɔːrpəskəl/

corpuscle

小さな粒子または細胞、特に赤血球
Meaning
a small particle or cell, especially a blood cell
Example
Red corpuscles carry oxygen throughout the body.
赤血球は体内で酸素を運ぶ。
B2 adjective /ˈʃeɪm.fəl/

Shameful

恥ずかしい; 不名誉な; 恥ずかしい
Meaning
causing shame; disgraceful; embarrassing
Example
His shameful behavior embarrassed the entire family.
彼の恥ずかしい行動は家族全員を困惑させました。
B1 noun, verb /strɪŋ/

string

ひも
Meaning
a thin piece of cord or thread; to tie or fasten with a string
Example
She tied the package with a string.
彼女はパッケージを糸で結びました。
A2 noun /staɪl/

Style

スタイル
Meaning
a particular way of doing something; a distinctive appearance or manner of expression
Example
She has her own unique style of writing that captivates readers.
彼女は読者を魅了する独自の書き方を持っている。
C2 noun /ɪmˈprɑːvɪdəns/

improvidence

不注意
Meaning
Lack of foresight or care for future needs.
Example
His improvidence led to financial difficulties.
彼の不注意が彼を財政的な困難に追い込んだ。
B1 preposition, adverb, adjective /ˌʌndərˈniːθ/

underneath

下に、下側に
Meaning
Located directly below or beneath something
Example
The keys were hidden underneath the pile of papers.
鍵は紙の山の下に隠されていました。
C1 noun ɪˈveɪ.ʒən

evasion

回避
Meaning
The practice of avoiding or escaping from something, especially responsibility or duty.
Example
His evasion of responsibilities frustrated his colleagues.
彼の責任回避は同僚を苛立たせました。
B1 verb /kruːz/

cruise

幸せ
Meaning
to travel smoothly at a moderate speed, especially for pleasure
Example
They decided to cruise along the coast during their vacation.
彼女は賞を受け取ったときの幸せを隠すことができませんでした。
C2 noun ˈtɪl.ɪdʒ

tillage

耕作
Meaning
The preparation of land for growing crops.
Example
Excessive tillage can lead to soil erosion.
過度の耕作は土壌侵食を引き起こす可能性があります。
C1 adjective /ˈwɪlfəl/

willful

意図的
Meaning
Deliberate, intentional, or stubbornly determined to do as one wants.
Example
Her willful disregard for the rules got her into trouble.
彼女の意図的なルール無視は、彼女をトラブルに巻き込んだ。
C2 adjective /baɪˈkæmərəl/

bicameral

二院制
Meaning
Having two branches or chambers, especially in a legislature.
Example
The United States has a bicameral legislature consisting of the Senate and the House of Representatives.
アメリカ合衆国には上院と下院から成る二院制の立法機関があります。
B2 noun /əˈsɛnt/

ascent

Meaning
The act of rising or climbing to a higher position or level.
Example
The climbers began their ascent to the mountain peak at dawn.
C2 adjective /ˌsuː.pər.ɪˈrɑː.ɡə.tɔːr.i/

supererogatory

過剰
Meaning
Going beyond what is required or expected; more than necessary.
Example
His donation was supererogatory, far beyond what anyone had asked for.
彼の寄付は過剰で、誰もが求めていた以上のものでした。
C1 noun /dɪˈkɔː.rəm/

Decorum

礼儀; 品位; 威厳
Meaning
behavior in keeping with good taste and propriety; dignified and appropriate conduct
Example
The diplomat maintained perfect decorum throughout the heated negotiations.
その外交官は熱心な交渉の中で完璧な礼儀を保っていました。
B2 noun /əˈpoʊ.nənt/

Opponent

対戦相手; ライバル
Meaning
a person who disagrees with or resists a proposal or practice; someone who competes against another
Example
The chess player defeated his strongest opponent.
チェスのプレーヤーは最強の対戦相手を倒した。
B2 noun /kwɪˈziːn/

cuisine

料理
Meaning
A style or method of cooking, especially characteristic of a particular country or region.
Example
Italian cuisine is famous all over the world.
イタリア料理は世界中で有名です。
C2 adjective /ɡrɪˈɡɛəriəs/

gregarious

社交的
Meaning
Fond of company; sociable.
Example
She is a gregarious person who loves meeting new people.
彼女は新しい人々と会うのが好きな社交的な人です。
C1 noun ˌsteɪbəlaɪˈzeɪʃən

stabilization

安定化
Meaning
The process of making or becoming stable.
Example
The stabilization of the structure was essential after the earthquake.
地震後、構造の安定化が不可欠でした。
C1 noun /məˈtɪəriəlɪzəm/

Materialism

物質主義
Meaning
A tendency to consider material possessions more important than spiritual values
Example
The rise of materialism in modern society concerns many philosophers.
現代社会における物質主義の台頭は、多くの哲学者を懸念させています。
C2 noun /ˈbɜːrɡər/

burgher

市民(裕福な中産階級)
Meaning
A citizen of a town, typically a member of the wealthy middle class.
Example
The burgher was respected as a prosperous merchant in the city.
その市民は、町で繁栄している商人として尊敬されていました。
C2 adjective /ʌnˈflæpəbəl/

unflappable

冷静沈着
Meaning
calm and composed, especially in difficult situations
Example
Despite the crisis, he remained unflappable and confident.
危機にもかかわらず、彼は冷静沈着で自信に満ちていた。
B2 adverb /ˈmɒdərətli/

moderately

適度に
Meaning
to a reasonable extent, not excessively
Example
She exercises moderately to stay healthy.
彼女は健康を保つために適度に運動しています。
B1 verb əˈdrɛst

addressed

対応した
Meaning
To think about and begin to deal with an issue or problem.
Example
Addressing key problems is vital for long-term change.
主要な問題に取り組むことは、長期的な変化にとって重要です。
C1 noun /ˈfɔːrˌrʌnər/

forerunner

先駆者
Meaning
A person or thing that comes before another; a predecessor or harbinger.
Example
The Wright brothers were the forerunners of modern aviation.
ライト兄弟は現代の航空の先駆者でした。
C1 noun /ˈpɪn.sərz/

Pincers

ピンセット
Meaning
a tool made of two curved or hinged pieces of metal used for gripping and pulling things
Example
The chef used pincers to remove the hot pot from the stove.
シェフはピンセットを使って、ストーブから熱い鍋を取り出しました。
B1 noun /ˈdaɪ.mənd/

Diamond

ダイヤモンド
Meaning
a precious stone that is extremely hard and brilliant when cut
Example
She wore a diamond ring on her finger.
彼女は指にはダイヤモンドの指輪を着けていた。
C2 adjective /ˈflæb.i/

Flabby

柔らかくてだらしない; しっかり感や筋肉の張りがない; 弱い
Meaning
soft and loose; lacking firmness or muscle tone; weak
Example
His flabby arms showed he needed to exercise more.
彼のだらしない腕は、もっと運動する必要があることを示していました。
B1 verb /ɪkˈstend/

extend

延長する
Meaning
to make longer or larger; to stretch out; to offer or give
Example
The company decided to extend the deadline for the project.
会社はプロジェクトの締め切りを延長することに決定しました。
C1 noun 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 adjective /ɪnˈfɜːm/

infirm

虚弱
Meaning
Weak, especially due to old age or illness.
Example
The infirm old man needed assistance to walk.
その虚弱な老人は歩くために助けが必要でした。
C1 noun /ɪnˈvɜːrʒən/

inversion

逆転
Meaning
A reversal of the normal order, position, or relationship.
Example
In poetry, inversion is often used to create emphasis.
詩では、逆転は強調を作るためによく使われます。
A2 noun /ˈeə.ri.ə/

area

Meaning
a particular region or space; the extent of a surface
Example
This area is known for its beautiful parks.
B2 adverb /drəˈmætɪkli/

dramatically

劇的に
Meaning
in a sudden, striking, or exaggerated way
Example
Sales increased dramatically after the campaign.
キャンペーン後、売上は劇的に増加しました。
B2 noun /ˈdɛltə/

delta

デルタ
Meaning
A landform at the mouth of a river where it splits into several outlets.
Example
The Nile Delta is one of the most fertile regions in Egypt.
ナイル川デルタはエジプトで最も肥沃な地域の1つです。
C2 noun /ˈfɔːrˌpiːk/

forepeak

船首の部屋
Meaning
The compartment in the forward part of a ship, often used for storage.
Example
The sailors stored extra ropes in the forepeak.
船員たちは余分なロープを船首の部屋に収納しました。
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 adjective /ɪmˈpɛn.ɪ.tənt/

impenitent

後悔しない
Meaning
Not feeling regret or shame about one's actions.
Example
The criminal remained impenitent after the trial.
犯人は裁判後も後悔しないままでした。
C2 noun /kənˌdʒiː.niˈæl.ə.t̬i/

congeniality

親しみやすさ
Meaning
The quality of being pleasant, friendly, and easy to talk to.
Example
His congeniality makes him popular among friends.
彼の親しみやすさは、彼を友人の中で人気者にしています。
B2 noun /əkˌseləˈreɪʃən/

acceleration

加速度
Meaning
the rate at which velocity changes over time; the act of speeding up
Example
The car showed rapid acceleration as it entered the highway.
車は高速道路に入るときに急な加速度を示した。
C2 verb /ˈflʌməks/

flummox

困惑させる
Meaning
To confuse or bewilder someone completely.
Example
The complicated puzzle flummoxed the students.
その複雑なパズルは学生を困惑させた。
C2 verb /ˌpriːɪɡˈzɪst/

preexist

前もって存在する
Meaning
to exist beforehand or before something else
Example
These customs preexist the arrival of modern technology.
これらの習慣は、現代技術の到来前に存在していました。
C2 verb /əbˈhɔːr/

abhor

嫌悪する
Meaning
to regard with disgust and hatred
Example
She abhors cruelty to animals.
彼女は動物への残酷さを嫌悪しています。
C1 noun ˌmɪtɪˈɡeɪʃən ˈstrætədʒiz

mitigation strategies

緩和戦略
Meaning
Plans and actions designed to reduce the severity or impact of problems or risks.
Example
Governments must adopt mitigation strategies for climate change.
政府は気候変動に対処するための緩和戦略を採用する必要があります。
B2 noun/adjective /ˈfluːɪd/

fluid

流体
Meaning
a substance that can flow easily, such as liquid or gas; smooth and adaptable
Example
The artist's fluid movements impressed the audience.
アーティストの流れるような動きは観客を感動させました。
B2 noun /ˌmɪsˈfɔːrtʃən/

misfortune

不運
Meaning
Bad luck or an unfortunate event.
Example
He suffered the misfortune of losing his job during the recession.
彼は不況時に仕事を失うという不運に見舞われました。
C1 noun /ˈbeɪ.zəl siːdz/

Basil Seeds

バジルシード
Meaning
small black seeds from the basil plant, often used in drinks and desserts
Example
I added basil seeds to my lemonade for a refreshing drink.
私はレモネードにバジルシードを加えて、さっぱりとした飲み物を作りました。
B2 noun, verb /ˈɪnstɪˌtjuːt/

institute

インスティチュート
Meaning
as a noun, an organization founded for a specific purpose; as a verb, to establish or initiate
Example
The university decided to institute new rules for the library.
大学は図書館のために新しいルールを設立することを決定しました。
C2 noun /ˈdɔɪən/

doyen

尊敬される人物
Meaning
The most respected or prominent person in a particular field.
Example
He is regarded as the doyen of modern literature in the country.
彼はその国の現代文学のドイエンと見なされています。
C1 noun /ˈrɛtrəsˌpɛkt/

retrospect

回顧
Meaning
the act of looking back on or reviewing past events
Example
In retrospect, the decision seemed unwise.
回顧すると、その決定は賢明ではなかったように思えた。
B2 adverb /səˈpəʊzɪdli/

supposedly

いわゆる
Meaning
used to show that something is believed or claimed to be true, though it may not be
Example
He is supposedly the best player on the team.
彼はチームで一番うまい選手だと言われている。
B1 noun /ˈfeɪ.vər/

Favour

好意; 手伝い; 親切
Meaning
approval, support, or liking for someone or something; a kind or helpful act
Example
Could you do me a favour and help me move this heavy box?
この重い箱を動かす手伝いをしてくれませんか?
C2 adjective /kwɪkˈsɑː.t̬ɪk/

quixotic

非常に理想主義的で非現実的な、非実用的な
Meaning
Extremely idealistic, unrealistic, and impractical.
Example
His quixotic dreams often led to disappointment.
彼の非現実的な夢はしばしば失望につながった。
C2 adjective /ˈʃɪft.ləs/

shiftless

怠け者
Meaning
Lacking ambition or the ability to accomplish anything; lazy and unmotivated.
Example
He was seen as a shiftless young man with no goals.
彼は目標のない怠け者の若者として見られていた。
C2 noun ˈtræn.zi.əns

transience

一時性
Meaning
The state or fact of lasting only for a short time; impermanence.
Example
The transience of youth makes it more precious.
若さの一時性がそれをより貴重にします。
C1 verb /ɪnˈsjuː/

ensue

結果として起こる
Meaning
to happen as a result or consequence
Example
After the argument, silence ensued.
議論の後、沈黙が続いた。
A1 noun /ɡeɪm/

game

ゲーム
Meaning
An activity or sport played for amusement, competition, or skill.
Example
They played a football game in the afternoon.
彼らは午後にサッカーの試合をしました。
B2 noun /ˈrɒbər/

robber

強盗
Meaning
a person who steals property from others, often using force or threat
Example
The robber was caught after a quick police chase.
素早い警察の追跡の後、強盗は捕まった。
C2 noun /ˈʃɑːdənfrɔɪdə/

schadenfreude

他人の不幸を喜ぶこと
Meaning
pleasure derived from another person's misfortune
Example
He felt a sense of schadenfreude when his rival failed.
ライバルが失敗したとき、彼はシャーデンフロイデを感じた。
B1 noun /ˈleʒ.ər/

Leisure

レジャー; 自由時間
Meaning
time when one is not working or occupied; free time used for enjoyment
Example
She enjoys reading books in her leisure time.
彼女は自由時間に本を読むのが好きです。
C2 noun /ˈluː.məˌnɛr.i/

luminary

著名人
Meaning
A person who inspires or influences others, especially in a particular field.
Example
He is considered a luminary in the world of science.
彼は科学の世界で著名人と見なされています。
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 /ˈrɔːkəs/

raucous

騒々しい, うるさい
Meaning
loud, harsh, and unpleasant sound or behavior
Example
The crowd became raucous after the team scored.
チームがゴールを決めると、群衆は騒がしくなった。
B2 adjective /rɪˈfreʃ.ɪŋ/

Refreshing

さわやか
Meaning
making one feel energized and renewed; pleasantly new or different
Example
The cool breeze was refreshing after the hot day.
暑い一日後の涼しい風はさわやかだった。
A2 verb /ˈrɛkəɡnaɪz/

recognize

Meaning
To identify someone or something seen before; to acknowledge or accept.
Example
She did not recognize him in the crowd.
B2 verb /ɪmˈbɛd/

embed

埋め込む
Meaning
to fix something firmly into a surrounding mass or context
Example
The journalist was embedded with the military unit.
ジャーナリストは軍事ユニットに埋め込まれていた。
B2 noun /ˈlɪt.ər.ə.si/

Literacy

識字
Meaning
the ability to read and write; competence or knowledge in a specified area
Example
Adult literacy programs help people learn to read.
成人識字プログラムは人々が読むことを学ぶのを助けます。
B1 adjective /ʌnˈlaɪk/

Unlike

異なる; 類似していない
Meaning
different from; not similar to
Example
Unlike his brother, he prefers quiet activities.
彼の兄とは異なり、彼は静かな活動を好む。
C1 verb /reɪz/

raze

取り壊す
Meaning
To completely destroy or demolish something, especially a building.
Example
The old factory was razed to make way for new apartments.
古い工場は新しいアパートメントのために取り壊されました。
C2 noun /ʌnˈkloʊðɪŋ/

unclothing

服を脱ぐこと
Meaning
the act or process of removing clothing
Example
The child quickly ran inside for unclothing after playing in the mud.
子供は泥遊びの後、服を脱ぐことのためにすぐに家の中に走った。
B2 noun /ˈsʌfərɪŋ/

suffering

苦しみ
Meaning
the state of undergoing pain, distress, or hardship
Example
They tried to relieve his suffering with medicine.
彼らは薬で彼の苦しみを和らげようとした。
C1 adjective /ˈɜːr.θən/

Earthen

土や粘土で作られた; 陶芸に関連する
Meaning
made of earth or clay; relating to pottery or ceramic materials
Example
The kitchen had beautiful earthen pots for storage.
キッチンには収納用の美しい土の鉢がありました。
C1 adjective ˈriːdʒən spəˈsɪfɪk

region-specific

地域特有
Meaning
Relating to or characteristic of a particular region or area.
Example
Climate change impacts are region-specific.
気候変動の影響は地域特有です。
B2 noun /roʊˈteɪʃən/

Rotation

回転; 回転運動; 自転
Meaning
the action of rotating around an axis or center; a single turn
Example
The Earth's rotation takes 24 hours to complete.
地球の回転は24時間かかります。
C1 noun ˈprəʊses stəˈbɪlɪti

process stability

プロセスの安定性
Meaning
The consistency and steadiness of biological or functional processes
Example
Cold air ensures process stability in plants.
冷たい空気は植物のプロセスの安定性を確保します。
A2 noun/adjective /meɪl/

male

男性
Meaning
a man or boy; relating to men or boys
Example
The school has more male teachers than female teachers.
学校には女性の教師よりも男性の教師が多い。
C2 noun /sɑːrˈkɒfəɡəs/

sarcophagus

石棺
Meaning
A stone coffin, often decorated, used in ancient times.
Example
The museum displayed a beautifully carved sarcophagus from ancient Egypt.
博物館には古代エジプトからの美しく彫刻された石棺が展示されていました。
C2 adverb /ˈdɑːrklɪŋ/

darkling

暗闇の中で
Meaning
In the dark or growing dark; dimly.
Example
The forest creatures moved darkling through the night.
森の生き物は夜に暗闇の中で動いていた。
C1 noun /ˈɜːrθənˌwɛr/

earthenware

陶器
Meaning
pottery made of clay and hardened by heat
Example
The shop displayed beautiful earthenware pots and bowls.
店は美しい陶器の壺と鉢を展示していました。
A2 adjective /ˈʃaɪ.ni/

Shiny

光沢のある; 輝く;
Meaning
reflecting light; bright and polished; glossy
Example
The shiny new car caught everyone's attention.
その新しい光沢のある車は皆の注意を引きました。
A1 noun /kæt/

Cat

Meaning
a small domesticated carnivorous mammal with soft fur, a short snout, and retractile claws
Example
The cat sat on the windowsill watching birds.
猫は窓辺に座って鳥を見ていました。
B1 noun /ˈflaʊər veɪs/

Flower-vase

花瓶
Meaning
a decorative container used to hold cut flowers
Example
She placed beautiful roses in the flower vase on the table.
彼女はテーブルの上に花瓶に美しいバラを置きました。
C1 noun /əˈvɜːrʒən/

aversion

嫌悪
Meaning
a strong feeling of dislike or unwillingness towards something
Example
She has a strong aversion to smoking.
彼女は喫煙に強い嫌悪感を持っています。
C2 adjective /ɪnˈsɛptɪv/

inceptive

初期の
Meaning
Relating to or marking the beginning or initial stage of something.
Example
The inceptive phase of the project was marked by enthusiastic planning.
プロジェクトの開始段階は熱心な計画で特徴づけられました。
C1 noun/adjective /fɔːrˈboʊdɪŋ/

foreboding

不吉な予感
Meaning
A feeling that something bad will happen; ominous.
Example
She felt a deep sense of foreboding as she entered the abandoned house.
彼女は廃屋に入るとき、深い不吉な予感を感じた。
C2 noun /ˈlɪŋ.ɡwə/

lingua

言語
Meaning
A language, especially one used for communication among people.
Example
English has become a global lingua for business and science.
英語はビジネスと科学のためのグローバルな言語となっています。
C2 adverb /ˌɪnsəʊˈmʌtʃ/

insomuch

これほど
Meaning
to such an extent
Example
He was insomuch tired that he could hardly stand.
彼はあまりにも疲れていて、ほとんど立つことができませんでした。