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。

B2 verb, noun /dɑːrt/

dart

ダート/急に走る

Meaning

to move suddenly and quickly; a small pointed missile thrown at a target

Example

The cat darted across the street to avoid the car.

猫は車を避けるために急いで道路を横切りました。

C1 verb, noun /mɛʃ/

mesh

メッシュ, 絡ませる

Meaning

To fit or work together properly; or a material made of interlaced threads.

Example

The two gears mesh perfectly to keep the machine running smoothly.

二つの歯車が完璧に噛み合って、機械がスムーズに動く。

C1 adjective /ˈtʌtʃi/

Touchy

敏感な

Meaning

easily upset or offended; overly sensitive

Example

He's very touchy about his height.

彼は自分の身長について非常に敏感です。

C1 noun /təˈlɛpəθi/

telepathy

Meaning

the supposed communication of thoughts or ideas by means other than the known senses

Example

The twins claimed to share telepathy with each other.

B2 verb /ˈʃætər/

shatter

壊れる

Meaning

To break suddenly into many small pieces.

Example

The glass will shatter if you drop it.

ガラスは落とすと壊れる。

A2 noun /ʃeɪp/

Shape

形; 外観

Meaning

the external form or appearance of something; condition or state

Example

The artist drew a perfect circle shape on the canvas.

アーティストはキャンバスに完璧な円形の形を描きました。

A2 verb /bet/

bet

賭ける

Meaning

to risk money on the outcome of something; to be confident

Example

I bet it will rain tomorrow.

明日雨が降るだろうと賭けます。

B2 verb/adjective /ɑːrˈtɪkjʊlət/

articulate

Meaning

to express thoughts or ideas clearly; having the ability to speak fluently and clearly

Example

She was able to articulate her ideas during the meeting.

C1 noun /ˈɒktəɡən/

octagon

八角形

Meaning

A polygon with eight sides and eight angles.

Example

The stop sign is shaped like an octagon.

ストップサインは八角形をしています。

C2 noun/verb /ˈmæn.ə.kəl/

manacle

手錠

Meaning

A metal shackle for fastening someone's hands or ankles; also to restrain with such shackles.

Example

The prisoner was manacled before being taken to court.

囚人は裁判所に連れて行かれる前に手錠をかけられました。

A2 noun /ˈnoʊ.tɪs/

Notice

通知

Meaning

attention to something; a written or printed announcement

Example

The notice on the board announced the school closure.

掲示板の通知が学校の閉鎖を発表しました。

B2 noun /toʊl/

toll

通行料 / 損害

Meaning

A charge payable for using a road or bridge; also the extent of damage or suffering caused by something.

Example

The flood took a heavy toll on the village.

洪水は村に大きな損害を与えました。

C1 noun/verb /ˈskɜːrmɪʃ/

skirmish

Meaning

a small or brief fight between groups of soldiers; to engage in such a fight

Example

The soldiers got into a skirmish near the border.

B2 verb /ˈbrɪdʒɪŋ/

bridging

橋を架ける、接続を作る

Meaning

The action of building a bridge over something; connecting or reducing the distance between two things.

Example

The new initiative is bridging the gap between urban and rural development.

新しい取り組みは都市と農村の開発のギャップを埋めています。

C1 noun /ˈsɜːrmən/

sermon

説教

Meaning

A religious discourse delivered by a preacher, often offering moral instruction or spiritual guidance.

Example

The pastor gave a moving sermon about compassion and forgiveness.

牧師は思いやりと許しについて感動的な説教をしました。

C1 noun /ˈnɑː.sɪ.sɪ.zəm/

narcissism

自己愛

Meaning

Excessive interest in or admiration of oneself; extreme selfishness.

Example

His excessive narcissism made it difficult for him to empathize with others.

彼の過度な自己愛は、他人に共感するのを難しくした。

C1 adjective /ˈlɔː.də.bəl/

laudable

称賛に値する

Meaning

Deserving praise and admiration.

Example

Her efforts to help the poor are truly laudable.

貧しい人々を助けるための彼女の努力は本当に称賛に値します。

B2 noun /ˈkɪlɪŋ/

killing

殺人

Meaning

the act of causing death, especially deliberately

Example

The movie depicts the brutal killing of the villagers.

映画は村人たちの残忍な殺人を描いています。

B2 noun oʊˈbiː.sə.t̬i

obesity

肥満

Meaning

The condition of being grossly fat or overweight.

Example

Obesity increases the risk of diabetes and heart disease.

肥満は糖尿病と心臓病のリスクを高めます。

B2 verb /pʌmp/

pump

ポンプする

Meaning

to force liquid or gas to move in a particular direction using a device

Example

They pumped water from the well into the tank.

彼らは井戸からタンクに水をポンプしました。

A1 adjective /twɛlv/

twelve

十二

Meaning

the number equivalent to 12

Example

There are twelve months in a year.

一年には十二か月があります。

B1 noun /ˈlɪm.ɪt/

Limit

制限; 限界

Meaning

a point or level beyond which something does not or may not extend or pass; the greatest amount allowed

Example

There is a speed limit on this road.

この道には速度制限があります。

C2 noun /əˌpɒθiˈoʊsɪs/

apotheosis

頂点, 完璧な例

Meaning

The highest point of development; the perfect example of something; the elevation of someone to divine status.

Example

Many see the Renaissance as the apotheosis of art and culture in Europe.

多くの人々はルネサンスをヨーロッパの芸術と文化の頂点と見なしています。

C1 noun /əˈpɒlədʒɪst/

apologist

擁護者

Meaning

a person who defends or justifies something, often a controversial belief or institution

Example

He is known as an apologist for authoritarian regimes.

彼は権威主義的な政権の擁護者として知られています。

B2 noun /ˌæn.ɪˈmeɪ.ʃən/

Animation

アニメーション

Meaning

the technique of making inanimate objects appear to move; liveliness and enthusiasm

Example

The animation in this movie is incredibly detailed.

この映画のアニメーションは信じられないほど詳細です。

B2 noun /ˈɪmɪɡrənt/

immigrant

移民

Meaning

a person who comes to live permanently in a foreign country

Example

The city has welcomed many new immigrants this year.

今年、市は多くの新しい移民を迎えました。

A2 adverb /əˈkrɒs/

Across

横切って

Meaning

from one side to the other side of something; in every part of a place

Example

The bridge stretches across the river.

橋は川を横切って広がっています。

C1 noun ˈrɛp.ə.twɑːr

repertoire

レパートリー

Meaning

A stock of plays, dances, or pieces that a company or a performer knows or is prepared to perform.

Example

The actor's repertoire includes both comedy and drama.

俳優のレパートリーにはコメディとドラマが含まれています。

C2 verb /ˈfɒn.dəl/

fondle

撫でる

Meaning

To stroke or caress lovingly or gently.

Example

She fondled the kitten gently in her lap.

彼女は膝の上で子猫を優しく撫でていました。

C1 noun /ˈkæviˌæt/

caveat

警告

Meaning

a warning or condition to be considered before taking action

Example

The proposal was accepted with one caveat.

提案は警告付きで受け入れられました。

C1 adjective /ʌnˈmɒdɪfaɪd/

unmodified

未変更の

Meaning

not changed from its original form or state

Example

The data was used in its unmodified form for analysis.

データは未変更の形で分析に使用された。

C1 noun /əˈsem.bli ˈseʃ.ən/

assembly session

アセンブリセッション

Meaning

A formal meeting where representatives gather to discuss and make decisions on important matters.

Example

The assembly session discussed global challenges.

アセンブリセッションは、世界的な課題について議論しました。

C1 adjective /ˈpen.ɪ.ləs/

Penniless

無一文; 極貧; 完全に金がない

Meaning

having no money; extremely poor; completely without funds

Example

After losing his job, he became penniless.

仕事を失った後、彼は無一文になった。

B2 noun /θred/

thread

糸

Meaning

a long, thin strand of cotton, nylon, or other fibers used for sewing

Example

She used a red thread to sew the torn button back on.

彼女は赤い糸を使って壊れたボタンを縫い直しました。

A1 verb /ɪnˈdʒɔɪ/

enjoy

楽しむ

Meaning

to take pleasure in; to have a good time

Example

I enjoy reading books in my free time.

私は自由な時間に本を読むことを楽しんでいます。

C1 noun /ˈdaɪhɑːrd/

diehard

Meaning

A person who strongly resists change and remains loyal to a belief or cause.

Example

He is a diehard fan of classic rock music.

A1 noun /ˈpæstə/

pasta

パスタ

Meaning

an Italian food made from flour and water, typically shaped into noodles or sheets

Example

We had creamy pasta for dinner last night.

昨晩、私たちはディナーにクリーミーパスタを食べました。

C1 noun /əˈstuːt.nəs/

astuteness

洞察力

Meaning

The ability to accurately assess situations or people and turn this to one's advantage.

Example

His astuteness helped in negotiations.

彼の洞察力は交渉で役立った。

C1 verb /ˈɡrændstænd/

grandstand

注目や拍手を求めて見せかけの行動をする

Meaning

To seek attention or applause by behaving or speaking in a showy way.

Example

The actor was accused of grandstanding during the charity event.

その俳優はチャリティイベントでグランドスタンディングをしていると非難された。

C2 noun/verb /sluːs/

sluice

水門 / 洗う

Meaning

A sliding gate for controlling the flow of water; to wash or rinse with water in large quantities.

Example

The workers sluiced the mud off the street after the heavy rain.

作業員は大雨の後に通りから泥を洗い流しました。

C1 verb /ˈsnɪkər/

snicker

ひそかに笑う

Meaning

to laugh quietly in a disrespectful or mocking way

Example

The students snickered when the teacher made a mistake.

先生が間違えたとき、生徒たちはこっそり笑いました。

B2 noun /ɪnˌsaɪkləˈpiːdiə/

encyclopedia

百科事典

Meaning

a book or set of books containing information on many subjects, usually arranged alphabetically

Example

She used an encyclopedia to complete her school project.

彼女は学校のプロジェクトを完成させるために百科事典を使いました。

C2 noun /ˈfɪɡmənt/

figment

虚構, 想像

Meaning

something invented or imaginary; a fabrication of the mind

Example

The story of the haunted house is just a figment of her imagination.

幽霊屋敷の話は、彼女の想像の産物に過ぎない。

B1 noun /ˈhaʊswaɪf/

housewife

主婦

Meaning

a married woman who manages a household and whose main occupation is caring for her family and home

Example

She chose to work as a housewife while raising her children.

彼女は子どもを育てるために主婦になることを選びました。

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.

A2 proper noun /ˌsaʊθ əˈmɛrɪkə/

south america

南アメリカ

Meaning

a continent located in the Western Hemisphere, mostly in the Southern Hemisphere

Example

Brazil is the largest country in South America.

ブラジルは南アメリカで最も大きな国です。

C2 noun /əˈbluːʃən/

ablution

アブリューション

Meaning

the act of washing oneself, often for religious purposes

Example

He performed his morning ablution before the prayer.

彼は祈りの前に朝のアブリューションを行った。

A2 noun /ˈbʌk.ɪt/

Bucket

バケツ

Meaning

a roughly cylindrical open container with a handle, used to hold and carry liquids

Example

The farmer filled the bucket with fresh water from the well.

農夫は井戸から新鮮な水でバケツを満たしました。

C2 noun /ˈɡlʌt.ən/

Glutton

大食い

Meaning

a person who regularly eats or drinks more than is necessary; someone who has an excessive appetite

Example

He was known as a glutton who could finish three large pizzas in one sitting.

彼は一度に三枚の大きなピザを食べきることができる大食いとして知られていました。

B2 verb /ˈruːɪn/

ruin

台無しにする

Meaning

to destroy or damage beyond repair; to spoil completely

Example

Heavy rain could ruin our picnic plans.

強い雨が私たちのピクニックの計画を台無しにするかもしれません。

C2 adjective /ˌɪn.trəˈsɛl.jʊ.lər/

intracellular

細胞内

Meaning

Located or occurring within a cell.

Example

The drug works by targeting intracellular bacteria.

薬は細胞内の細菌をターゲットにして作用します。

A1 noun /nuːz/

news

ニュース

Meaning

newly received or noteworthy information, especially about recent events

Example

The news about the storm spread quickly.

嵐に関するニュースはすぐに広まりました。

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。

C2 noun /bɛk/

beck

合図 / 小川

Meaning

a gesture of beckoning; a small stream or brook (chiefly Northern English)

Example

The servant came at his master's beck and call.

召使いは主人の合図に即座に来ました。

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。

B2 adjective /ʌnfəˈmɪl.jər/

Unfamiliar

不明な; 見知らぬ

Meaning

not known or recognized; strange

Example

The city was unfamiliar to me since I had never been there before.

その都市は私にとって見知らぬ場所でした。なぜなら、私はそこに行ったことがなかったからです。

B2 verb /roʊm/

roam

歩き回る

Meaning

to walk or travel without a specific destination; to wander

Example

Wild animals roam freely in the forest.

野生動物は森の中を自由に歩き回っています。

C1 noun /ˌmɪsdɪˈmiːnər/

misdemeanor

軽犯罪

Meaning

A minor wrongdoing or criminal offense that is less serious than a felony.

Example

He was fined for a misdemeanor involving public disturbance.

公共の秩序に関わる軽犯罪で罰金を科された。

A2 noun; gerund /ˈwɒʃɪŋ/

washing

洗浄

Meaning

the act of cleaning with water or other liquid; clothes or items that are being washed

Example

Washing clothes regularly helps maintain hygiene.

定期的な洗濯は衛生を保つのに役立ちます。

B2 noun/verb rɪˈfɔːm

reform

改革

Meaning

Make changes in (something, typically a social, political, or economic institution or practice) in order to improve it.

Example

Reform in the education system was a priority.

教育システムの改革は優先事項でした。

A1 noun wɜːrdz

words

単語

Meaning

A single distinct meaningful element of speech or writing, used with others to form communication.

Example

Learning new words expands vocabulary.

新しい単語を学ぶことは語彙を広げます。

B1 verb /əˈsoʊsiˌeɪt/

associate

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。

B2 noun /ˌreɡ.jʊˈlær.ɪ.ti/

Regularity

規則正しさ

Meaning

the quality of being regular; occurring at fixed intervals or in a consistent pattern

Example

The regularity of his exercise routine helped him stay healthy.

彼の運動習慣の規則正しさが健康を維持するのに役立ちました。

B2 verb /ˌɪntərˈfɪər/

interfere

幸せ

Meaning

to become involved in something that is not your concern; to hinder or obstruct

Example

Parents should not interfere in their children’s personal choices.

彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、自分の幸せを隠すことができませんでした。

B1 verb /kəˈmɪt/

commit

Meaning

To carry out or perpetrate an act; to pledge or bind to a course of action.

Example

He committed a serious mistake in the report.

B2 noun /ˈpɔːrɪdʒ/

porridge

Meaning

A soft food made by boiling oats or other grains in milk or water.

Example

She had a bowl of porridge for breakfast.

A2 noun /ˈbjuː.ti/

Beauty

美しさ

Meaning

the quality of being pleasing to look at; attractiveness

Example

The beauty of the sunset took my breath away.

夕日の美しさに息を呑んだ。

C1 noun /ˈpɜːrɡəˌtɔːri/

purgatory

Meaning

A place or state of suffering inhabited by the souls of sinners who are expiating their sins before going to heaven; a temporary condition of torment or suffering.

Example

After the accident, the long recovery felt like a kind of purgatory.

C2 noun /ˈwɒntənnəs/

wantonness

無意味な残虐

Meaning

The quality of being reckless, cruel, or deliberately malicious.

Example

His wantonness shocked everyone at the gathering.

彼の無意味な残虐は集まりの全員を驚かせました。

C1 noun /ˈmeɪhɛm/

mayhem

混乱

Meaning

Violent or extreme disorder; chaos and destruction.

Example

The protest turned into mayhem when the crowd clashed with the police.

抗議活動は群衆が警察と衝突したときに混乱に変わった。

A2 noun /kəˈlek.ʃən/

Collection

コレクション; 収集; アーカイブ

Meaning

a group of objects gathered together; the action or process of collecting

Example

She has an impressive collection of vintage books in her library.

彼女は図書館に古い本の印象的なコレクションを持っています。

C1 noun /ˈriːpər/

reaper

作物を刈り取り集める人または機械

Meaning

a person or machine that cuts and gathers crops

Example

The reaper moved slowly through the golden fields.

リーパーは金色の畑をゆっくりと進んでいきました。

C2 noun /ˈskɔːrpiən fɪʃ/

Scorpion fish

オニカサゴ

Meaning

a type of fish with venomous spines that belongs to the family Scorpaenidae

Example

The scorpion fish has dangerous spines that can inject venom.

オニカサゴは毒を注入できる危険な棘を持っています。

C2 noun /ˈæf.ə.rɪ.zəm/

aphorism

Meaning

a short, witty saying that expresses a general truth or principle

Example

He began his speech with an aphorism about life and success.

C2 noun /ˌɪnəməˈrɑːtə/

inamorata

Meaning

A woman with whom someone is in love; a female lover.

Example

He wrote a poem dedicated to his inamorata.

B2 noun ˈme.trɪks

metrics

メトリクス

Meaning

A system or standard of measurement; a set of numbers that give information about a particular process or activity.

Example

Metrics are crucial for evaluating performance.

メトリクスはパフォーマンスを評価するために重要です。

B1 adverb /əˈprɒk.sɪ.mət.li/

approximately

おおよそ

Meaning

used to show that something is almost, but not completely, accurate or exact

Example

The journey takes approximately three hours.

旅行はおおよそ3時間かかります。

C2 adverb /ɪkˈstem.pɔːr/

Extempore

即興の；即席の；準備なしの

Meaning

without preparation; spontaneously; improvised

Example

The speaker delivered an impressive extempore speech at the conference.

スピーカーは会議で印象的な即興のスピーチを行いました。

A1 noun /dʒʌmp/

Jump

ジャンプ

Meaning

an act of jumping; a sudden movement upwards or forwards

Example

The athlete made a perfect jump over the high bar.

アスリートは高いバーを完璧にジャンプしました。

B2 noun /ˈpɪk.səl/

pixel

デジタル画像またはディスプレイの最小単位

Meaning

the smallest unit of a digital image or display

Example

The image is blurry because some pixels are missing.

画像がぼやけているのは、いくつかのピクセルが欠けているからです。

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。

A1 verb, noun /kraɪ/

cry

Meaning

To shed tears as an expression of emotion such as sadness or pain; also a loud call or shout.

Example

The baby began to cry when she was hungry.

C2 verb /rɪˈkænt/

recant

撤回する

Meaning

to withdraw or renounce a statement or belief formally

Example

He recanted his previous statement in court.

彼は裁判で以前の発言を撤回しました。

C2 noun /ˌdɪsəˈvaʊəl/

disavowal

拒否

Meaning

the denial of any responsibility, connection, or support

Example

The politician issued a firm disavowal of the controversial remarks.

その政治家は物議を醸す発言に対して強い拒否を表明した。

A1 verb /smaɪl/

smile

微笑み

Meaning

to express happiness or friendliness by turning the corners of the mouth upwards

Example

She smiled when she saw the gift.

彼女はプレゼントを見て微笑んだ。

B2 noun /ˈvæljuː ˌprɒpəˈzɪʃən/

value proposition

製品やサービスが顧客に提供するユニークな利益や価値を説明する声明

Meaning

A statement that explains the unique benefits or value that a product or service offers to customers.

Example

A clear value proposition attracts more customers.

明確なバリュープロポジションは、より多くの顧客を引きつけます。

B2 noun ˌrɛzɪɡˈneɪʃən

resignation

辞任

Meaning

The acceptance of something undesirable but inevitable; giving up.

Example

Her resignation from the position was unexpected.

彼女の職からの辞任は予想外だった。

C2 noun /ˈtrɪmnəs/

trimness

整頓

Meaning

the quality of being neat, orderly, or slender and well-proportioned

Example

Her room’s trimness reflected a habit of putting everything back in its place.

彼女の部屋の整頓は、すべてを元の場所に戻す習慣を反映していた。

C2 verb /koʊˈæɡjəˌleɪt/

coagulate

凝固

Meaning

to cause a liquid, especially blood, to change into a solid or semi-solid state

Example

The blood quickly coagulated after the cut.

切り傷の後、血液はすぐに凝固しました。

B2 noun /ˈaʊtlʊk/

outlook

展望, 予測

Meaning

a person's general attitude or view; a forecast or prospect

Example

The economic outlook for the year is positive.

今年の経済の展望は前向きです。

C1 noun /ˌdɪp.ləˈmæt.ɪk ˈmaɪl.stəʊn/

diplomatic milestone

外交上のマイルストーン

Meaning

A significant achievement or important event in diplomatic relations.

Example

Hosting the summit was a diplomatic milestone.

サミットの開催は外交上のマイルストーンでした。

B2 adjective /ˈlʌv.ə.bəl/

Lovable

愛されるべき; 愛らしい

Meaning

deserving of love; endearing; adorable

Example

The puppy was so lovable that everyone wanted to adopt it.

その子犬はとても愛らしく、皆が養子にしたがっていた。

C2 verb /ˈvaɪtəlaɪz/

vitalize

活力を与える

Meaning

To give life, energy, or strength to something.

Example

Fresh air and exercise can vitalize the body and mind.

新鮮な空気と運動は体と心に活力を与えることができます。

A1 modal verb /ʃʊd/

should

べき

Meaning

used to indicate obligation or duty

Example

You should study for your exams.

試験のために勉強すべきです。

B2 noun /ˈɛθɪks/

ethics

倫理

Meaning

moral principles that govern a person's behavior or the conduct of an activity

Example

Business ethics require companies to act fairly and responsibly.

ビジネス倫理は、企業に公平かつ責任を持って行動することを求めます。

B1 verb /dɪˈleɪ/

delay

遅延

Meaning

to make something happen later than planned

Example

The flight was delayed due to bad weather.

悪天候のため、飛行機が遅れました。

B2 verb /kriːp/

creep

這う

Meaning

to move slowly and quietly; to make someone feel uncomfortable

Example

She crept quietly up the stairs to avoid waking anyone.

彼女は誰も起こさないように静かに階段を上がった。

C1 noun/adjective /ˈmɪstɪk/

mystic

神秘的な、精神的な探求者

Meaning

relating to mysteries, spirituality, or hidden truths; a person who seeks spiritual insight

Example

The mystic devoted his life to meditation and spiritual discovery.

その神秘的な探求者は瞑想と精神的発見に人生を捧げました。

C2 noun /næˈteɪʃən/

natation

水泳

Meaning

The act or sport of swimming.

Example

She took lessons in natation to improve her swimming skills.

彼女は泳ぎの技術を向上させるために水泳のレッスンを受けました。

A2 noun ˈmɒd.əl

model

モデル

Meaning

A framework, prototype, or simulation used to represent or understand a system or process.

Example

Scientists use a model to simulate climate change.

科学者たちは気候変動をシミュレートするためにモデルを使用します。

C1 noun /ˈseɪɑːns/

seance

霊的なセッション

Meaning

A meeting where people attempt to communicate with the spirits of the dead.

Example

They held a seance to contact their late grandmother.

彼らは亡くなった祖母と連絡を取るために霊的なセッションを開いた。

B2 noun/verb /bʌst/

bust

Meaning

As a noun: A sculpture of a person's head, shoulders, and chest; As a verb: To break, smash, or arrest.

Example

The police busted the gang last night.

C2 noun /ˈfeɪlæŋks/

phalanx

ファランクス

Meaning

A group of people or things arranged in a compact, close formation; also an ancient Greek military formation.

Example

A phalanx of reporters waited outside the courthouse.

報道陣のファランクスが裁判所の外で待っていた。

C2 noun /ˈflæɡ ˌɒfɪsər/

flag-officer

旗艦司令官

Meaning

a senior naval officer entitled to fly a flag to mark the command

Example

The flag-officer reviewed the fleet before the ceremony.

旗艦司令官は儀式の前に艦隊を視察しました。

B2 noun /kɒd fɪʃ/

Cod fish

タラ

Meaning

A large marine fish with white flesh, commonly used for food

Example

The fisherman caught a large cod fish in the North Atlantic.

漁師は北大西洋で大きなタラを捕まえた。

B1 noun /ˈlaɪtnɪŋ/

lightning

雷光

Meaning

a flash of light in the sky caused by electricity during a storm

Example

The lightning struck a tree near our house.

雷光が私たちの家の近くの木に当たった。

C1 noun /klaʊt/

clout

影響力

Meaning

influence or power, especially in politics or business

Example

The businessman has a lot of political clout.

そのビジネスマンは政治的な影響力を持っています。

B2 verb /ɪˈkwɪp/

equip

装備する

Meaning

to provide someone or something with the necessary items or skills for a task

Example

The school equipped its students with modern technology.

学校は生徒たちに最新の技術を装備させました。

C2 noun /ˈdræɡˌnɛt/

dragnet

広域捜査

Meaning

A systematic search or investigation, often by police to catch criminals.

Example

The police launched a dragnet to capture the fugitives.

警察は逃亡者を捕まえるために広域捜査を開始した。

B1 adjective ɪnˈdʌs.tri.əl

industrial

工業的な

Meaning

Relating to or characterized by industry.

Example

Industrial sectors boost exports.

工業部門は輸出を促進する。

B2 noun /ˈʌpˌkiːp/

up-keep

維持管理

Meaning

The process or cost of maintaining something in good condition.

Example

The upkeep of the old house is very expensive.

古い家の維持管理は非常に高価です。

C1 noun /ˌrɛmɪˈnɪsəns/

reminiscence

回想

Meaning

a story or memory about past events

Example

He shared a reminiscence of his childhood days in the village.

彼は村での子供時代の思い出を語った。

A2 noun /ˈæroʊ/

arrow

矢

Meaning

a thin, straight weapon with a pointed tip, shot from a bow

Example

The hunter shot an arrow at the target.

猟師はターゲットに矢を射った。

C1 noun /sɛˈseɪʃən/

cessation

停止

Meaning

The fact or process of ending or being brought to an end.

Example

There was a temporary cessation of hostilities.

敵対行為は一時的に停止しました。

B2 noun ˈsəʊ.lər ˈen.ə.dʒi

solar energy

太陽光エネルギー

Meaning

Energy from the sun that is converted into thermal or electrical energy.

Example

Solar energy is vital for reducing carbon emissions.

太陽光エネルギーは炭素排出量を削減するためには不可欠です。

A2 noun /ədˈvæn.tɪdʒ/

Advantage

利点; 利益

Meaning

a condition or circumstance that puts one in a favorable position; a benefit

Example

Having a college degree gives you an advantage in the job market.

大学の学位を持っていることは、就職市場で有利になります。

C2 adjective /raɪˈpɛə.ri.ən/

riparian

河川や他の水路の岸辺に関連する

Meaning

Relating to or situated on the banks of a river or other watercourse.

Example

Riparian vegetation helps prevent soil erosion along rivers.

河川沿いの植生は、河川沿いの土壌浸食を防ぐのに役立ちます。

B1 noun /ˈbeɪs.mənt/

Basement

地下室

Meaning

the lowest floor of a building, typically below ground level

Example

We store old furniture in the basement.

古い家具は地下室に保管されています。

B1 noun /ˈeɪ.dʒən.si/

Agency

エージェンシー; 代理店のオフィス

Meaning

a business or organization that provides a particular service

Example

She works for a travel agency downtown.

彼女はダウンタウンの旅行代理店で働いています。