B1 noun ɪˈkɒnəmiːz

economies

経済

Meaning

The wealth and resources of a country or region.

Example

Emerging economies have been growing rapidly over the past decade.

新興経済は過去10年間で急速に成長しています。

C1 noun /ɪmˈbɛzlmənt/

embezzlement

横領

Meaning

The act of dishonestly taking money or property entrusted to one's care.

Example

The accountant was arrested for embezzlement of company funds.

会計士は会社の資金を横領したため逮捕されました。

A2 noun/verb /ˈbætəl/

battle

戦い

Meaning

A fight between armed forces or a struggle to achieve or resist something.

Example

The soldiers prepared for the final battle.

兵士たちは最終決戦の準備をしました。

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。

B1 noun /ˈɡæl.ər.i/

Gallery

ギャラリー

Meaning

a room or building for the display or sale of works of art; an area for spectators

Example

The art gallery featured paintings by famous local and international artists.

そのアートギャラリーは、地元の有名なアーティストと国際的なアーティストの絵画を展示しました。

B1 adverb /ˈtɛrəbli/

terribly

ひどく

Meaning

to a very great or extreme degree; very badly or unpleasantly

Example

He felt terribly sad after hearing the news.

彼はそのニュースを聞いた後、ひどく悲しく感じました。

C2 noun /ˌsɪləbɪˈkeɪʃən/

syllabication

音節分け

Meaning

The division of words into syllables.

Example

Proper syllabication helps in correct pronunciation.

適切な音節分けは正しい発音に役立ちます。

C1 adjective /ˌdɪfəˈrɛnʃəl/

differential

差別的

Meaning

Relating to or showing a difference; involving a distinction.

Example

There is a differential treatment between the two groups.

2つのグループ間に差別的な扱いがあります。

C2 verb /əˈɡriːv/

aggrieve

傷つける

Meaning

to cause distress or make someone feel resentful

Example

She felt aggrieved by the unfair decision.

彼女は不公平な決定に心を痛めていた。

B2 adjective /ɪnˈtaɪtəld/

entitled

権利を持つ

Meaning

having the right to do or have something; feeling deserving of special treatment

Example

Employees are entitled to paid leave.

従業員は有給休暇を取得する権利があります。

C1 noun /ˈstætʃuːt/

statute

法律

Meaning

A written law passed by a legislative body.

Example

The new statute protects workers' rights.

新しい法律は労働者の権利を保護します。

C1 noun ˌæprɪˈhɛnʃən

apprehension

不安

Meaning

Anxiety or fear that something bad or unpleasant will happen.

Example

There is an apprehension about the depletion of fish stocks.

魚のストックの減少についての不安があります。

B2 adjective /ʌnˈlɪmɪtɪd/

unlimited

無制限

Meaning

without any limits or restrictions

Example

The internet plan offers unlimited data for the whole month.

インターネットプランは1ヶ月間の無制限データを提供します。

C2 noun /ɡleɪd/

glade

林間の空き地

Meaning

An open space in a forest or woods.

Example

They rested in a sunny glade after their long hike.

彼らは長いハイキングの後、日光を浴びた空き地で休んだ。

A2 verb /kənˈsɪdər/

consider

考慮する

Meaning

to think carefully about something, especially before making a decision

Example

She is considering studying abroad next year.

彼女は来年海外で学ぶことを考えています。

C2 verb /ˌɛfəˈvɛs/

effervesce

泡立つ

Meaning

To give off bubbles of gas; to show excitement, liveliness, or enthusiasm.

Example

The soda began to effervesce as soon as it was opened.

ソーダは開けるとすぐに泡が立ち始めました。

A2 noun /əˈlɪmpɪks/

olympics

オリンピック競技大会

Meaning

an international sports competition held every four years with athletes from many countries

Example

The Olympics bring athletes from all over the world together.

オリンピックは世界中のアスリートを一堂に集めます。

C2 noun /ˈɔːrɪndʒfɪn ˈleɪbiːoʊ/

Orangefin labeo

オレンジフィンラベオ

Meaning

a freshwater fish species native to South Asian rivers, commonly found in Bangladesh and India

Example

The orangefin labeo is an important food fish in Bangladesh.

オレンジフィンラベオはバングラデシュで重要な食用魚です。

C2 adjective /ˈveɪpərəs/

Vaporous

蒸気のような; 曖昧な

Meaning

consisting of vapor; vague or insubstantial

Example

The morning air was filled with vaporous mist.

朝の空気は蒸気のような霧で満たされていました。

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。

B1 adjective /ˌɪmpəˈlaɪt/

impolite

無礼

Meaning

Not showing good manners; rude.

Example

It is impolite to interrupt someone while they are speaking.

誰かが話しているときに邪魔をするのは失礼です。

A2 verb /drɔː/

draw

描く

Meaning

to create pictures or designs with a pencil or pen

Example

She draws beautiful landscapes in her spare time.

彼女は余暇に美しい風景を描きます。

A1 noun /ˌæftərˈnuːn/

afternoon

午後

Meaning

The part of the day between noon and evening.

Example

We met in the afternoon for coffee.

私たちは午後にコーヒーを飲みに会いました。

B2 adjective /ˌoʊvərˈwɛlmɪŋ/

overwhelming

圧倒的

Meaning

Very intense; overpowering.

Example

Large tasks can feel overwhelming.

大きな仕事は圧倒的に感じることがあります。

C1 noun /hjuːˈmɪl.ɪ.ti/

humility

Meaning

The quality of having a modest or low view of one's importance.

Example

She accepted the award with grace and humility.

C1 noun /blɒˈkeɪd/

Blockade

封鎖

Meaning

an act or means of sealing off a place to prevent goods or people from entering or leaving

Example

The naval blockade prevented supplies from reaching the port.

海上封鎖により物資が港に届くのを防ぎました。

C2 noun /ˈlɒkətɪv/

locative

ロカティブ

Meaning

a grammatical case indicating location or place

Example

In Latin, the locative case is used to indicate location.

ラテン語では、ロカティブ格は場所を示すために使用されます。

C1 noun /ˈpɔɪ.nən.si/

poignancy

悲しみ, 痛み

Meaning

the quality of evoking a keen sense of sadness or regret; emotionally touching

Example

The poignancy of the farewell brought tears to everyone's eyes.

別れの痛ましさは、みんなの目に涙をもたらした。

C2 noun /ˈsʌplɪkənt/

supplicant

請願者

Meaning

A person who humbly or earnestly asks for something, usually from a person of authority.

Example

The temple was filled with supplicants seeking blessings.

寺院には祝福を求める請願者で溢れていました。

B2 adjective /ʌnˈtʃeɪndʒəbəl/

Unchangeable

変更不可能な; 固定された;

Meaning

not able to be changed or altered; fixed and permanent

Example

The laws of physics are unchangeable principles that govern the universe.

物理法則は変更不可能な原則であり、宇宙を支配しています。

C1 noun /streɪt/

strait

海峡

Meaning

A narrow passage of water connecting two seas or two large areas of water.

Example

The Strait of Gibraltar connects the Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea.

ジブラルタル海峡は大西洋と地中海を繋いでいます。

C2 verb /ˈæntɪdeɪtɪd/

antedated

以前の日付

Meaning

assigned to an earlier date than the actual one; happened earlier

Example

The letter was antedated to appear more official.

手紙はもっと公式に見えるように日付が遡って記入されました。

C1 noun /fɪˈnɛs/

finesse

巧妙さ, 技量, 洗練

Meaning

Subtlety and skill; refinement and delicacy in performance or artistry.

Example

The artist painted with great finesse.

そのアーティストは大きな巧妙さで絵を描いた。

C2 noun /ˈbreɪziər/

Brazier

真鍮職人

Meaning

a worker in brass; a portable container for burning charcoal or coal

Example

The brazier crafted beautiful brass ornaments.

その真鍮職人は美しい真鍮の装飾品を作りました。

C2 noun /ˈdʒɪb.ər.ɪʃ/

gibberish

無意味な言葉

Meaning

Unintelligible or meaningless speech or writing.

Example

He was so nervous that his explanation sounded like gibberish.

彼はとても緊張していて、説明はまるでジブリッシュのように聞こえた。

B1 adverb /ˌʌpsaɪd ˈdaʊn/

Upside-down

逆さま

Meaning

with the upper part at the bottom; in or into a reversed position

Example

The picture was hanging upside-down on the wall.

絵は壁に逆さまに掛かっていた。

B2 noun ɪˈroʊʒən

erosion

侵食

Meaning

The gradual destruction or diminishing of something.

Example

Power struggles often lead to the erosion of humanity.

権力争いはしばしば人間性の侵食を引き起こします。

B1 noun /pəˈpaɪə/

Papaya

パパイヤ

Meaning

a large orange tropical fruit with sweet orange flesh and black seeds

Example

Papaya is rich in vitamins and very good for health.

パパイヤはビタミンが豊富で、健康に非常に良いです。

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 /ˌsɪɡnɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

signification

意味

Meaning

the meaning or sense conveyed by a word, action, or symbol

Example

The signification of the gesture was misunderstood.

そのジェスチャーの意味は誤解されていました。

B1 noun /ˈɡɪvər/

giver

与える人

Meaning

a person who gives something

Example

She was always a generous giver to charity.

彼女はいつも慈善団体への寛大なギヴァーでした。

C1 adjective /ˈljʊərɪd/

lurid

衝撃的で生々しいセンセーショナル

Meaning

shocking or sensational in a vivid way, often involving crime or violence

Example

The newspaper published a lurid account of the crime.

新聞は犯罪について衝撃的な詳細を掲載した。

A2 adjective; noun; gerund /ˈwɪnɪŋ/

winning

勝利の

Meaning

achieving victory or success; attractive or pleasing in a way that brings success

Example

She has a winning attitude that inspires the whole team.

彼女はチーム全体を鼓舞する勝利の態度を持っている。

B2 noun /ˈtjuːmər/

tumor

腫瘍

Meaning

an abnormal mass of tissue caused by excessive cell growth

Example

The doctor found a benign tumor during the medical check-up.

医師は健康診断中に良性の腫瘍を見つけました。

B2 verb /ˈæɡ.rə.veɪt/

aggravate

悪化させる

Meaning

To make a situation worse or more serious.

Example

Scratching the rash will only aggravate the condition.

発疹をかくことは、状態を悪化させるだけです。

B2 verb /səbˈmɪt/

submit

提出する

Meaning

to present for consideration; to surrender; to yield

Example

Please submit your assignment by Friday.

金曜日までに課題を提出してください。

C2 noun /əˈluːviən/

alluvion

アリュビオン

Meaning

The gradual increase of land by the deposit of soil from water; also, a flood or overflow of water.

Example

The river’s alluvion added new fertile land to the village fields.

川のアリュビオンは村の畑に新しい肥沃な土地を加えました。

B2 noun /ˈɪnfənt/

infant

乳児

Meaning

A very young child or baby.

Example

The infant was sleeping peacefully in the cradle.

乳児はゆりかごで静かに眠っていました。

C2 noun /ˈlɪnəmənt/

liniment

リニメント / ローション

Meaning

A liquid or lotion applied to the skin to relieve pain or stiffness.

Example

He rubbed liniment on his sore muscles after the workout.

彼はトレーニング後、痛んだ筋肉にリニメントを擦り込んだ。

C1 adjective /ˈheɪ.nəs/

Heinous

凶悪

Meaning

extremely wicked or evil; abominable; morally reprehensible

Example

The heinous crime shocked the entire community.

その凶悪な犯罪はコミュニティ全体を衝撃を与えた。

B1 noun /ədˈvaɪzər/

adviser

アドバイザー

Meaning

a person who gives advice, especially in a professional or official role

Example

He works as a financial adviser at a bank.

彼は銀行で金融アドバイザーとして働いています。

B2 noun /ˈtek.staɪl/

textile

織物

Meaning

a type of cloth or woven fabric made by knitting or weaving fibers

Example

Bangladesh is famous for its high-quality textile industry.

バングラデシュはその高品質なテキスタイル産業で有名です。

C1 noun səbˈsɪs.təns

subsistence

生計

Meaning

The action or fact of maintaining or supporting oneself at a minimum level.

Example

Many farmers depend on subsistence agriculture.

多くの農民は自給農業に依存しています。

C1 adjective /ˌɪntəˈrɑːɡətɪv/

interrogative

疑問の

Meaning

Relating to or conveying a question; in grammar, used to form questions.

Example

She raised an interrogative eyebrow when she heard the news.

彼女はそのニュースを聞いて疑問のまなざしを向けました。

B2 noun/verb /dɪˈvɔːrs/

divorce

離婚

Meaning

the legal ending of a marriage; to officially end a marriage

Example

After years of conflict, they decided to get a divorce.

数年の対立の後、彼らは離婚することを決めました。

C1 verb /ɪnˈreɪdʒ/

enrage

怒らせる

Meaning

To make someone extremely angry.

Example

His unfair remarks enraged the audience.

彼の不公平な発言が観客を怒らせた。

B2 verb /ˈskræmbəl/

scramble

Meaning

to move or climb quickly using hands and feet; to mix or arrange in a hurried way

Example

The kids scrambled up the hill to catch the kite.

C2 noun /ˌɪmbəˈsɪləti/

imbecility

愚かさ

Meaning

Extreme foolishness, stupidity, or weakness of mind.

Example

The plan was abandoned due to its sheer imbecility.

その計画はその愚かさから放棄されました。

B1 noun məˈdʒɒrəti

majority

多数派

Meaning

The greater number; the larger part of something.

Example

The majority demanded their rights.

多数派は自分たちの権利を要求した。

C2 adjective /ˈpɪd.lɪŋ/

Piddling

些細な; 取るに足らない; 少額

Meaning

trivial; insignificant; small in amount

Example

He was annoyed by the piddling amount of money he received.

彼は受け取った些細な金額に腹を立てていた。

C1 noun /ænˈtæɡənɪzəm/

antagonism

対立

Meaning

active hostility or opposition

Example

There was clear antagonism between the two political parties.

二つの政党の間には明らかな対立があった。

C2 noun /ˈɒkjʊlɪst/

oculist

眼科医

Meaning

An old-fashioned term for an eye doctor or ophthalmologist.

Example

The village oculist was known for treating various eye diseases.

村のオキュリストは、さまざまな目の病気を治療することで知られていました。

C1 noun /ˈwɪmzi/

whimsy

奇抜さ

Meaning

playful or fanciful behavior or humor

Example

Her stories were full of whimsy and imagination.

彼女の話は奇抜さと想像力にあふれていました。

C1 adjective /ˈɔːdəˌtɔːri/

auditory

Meaning

Relating to the sense of hearing.

Example

The lecture was designed to enhance students' auditory learning skills.

A2 verb /pʊl/

pull

引く

Meaning

to exert force to move something toward oneself; to drag or tug

Example

Please pull the door to open it.

ドアを開けるために引いてください。

B2 adjective /rɪˈfaɪnd/

Refined

洗練された; 精製された

Meaning

elegant and cultured in appearance, manner, or taste; purified

Example

She has very refined taste in art and music.

彼女は芸術と音楽に非常に洗練された趣味を持っています。

A2 adjective /ʌnˈtaɪdi/

Untidy

散らかった; 無秩序な;

Meaning

not neat or orderly; messy and disorganized

Example

Her untidy room was filled with clothes scattered everywhere.

彼女の散らかった部屋は、どこにでも散らばった服でいっぱいでした。

C2 noun /ˈbɑːr.nɪ.kəl/

Barnacle

フジツボ

Meaning

a marine crustacean that attaches itself permanently to underwater surfaces

Example

The old ship's hull was covered with barnacles.

古い船の船体にはフジツボがびっしりと付いていた。

A1 noun /trɪp/

trip

旅行

Meaning

a journey or excursion, especially for pleasure

Example

They took a trip to the mountains last summer.

彼らは昨年の夏に山へ旅行しました。

B2 adjective /bɪˈzɑːr/

bizarre

奇妙な

Meaning

very strange or unusual, especially so as to cause interest or amusement

Example

He told a bizarre story that no one could believe.

彼は誰も信じられないような奇妙な話をした。

C1 adjective /ɪnˈedəbəl/

Inedible

食べられない

Meaning

not suitable or safe for eating; not edible

Example

The mushrooms were poisonous and completely inedible.

そのキノコは毒性があり、完全に食べられないものでした。

B2 noun /ˈɑːftərmɑːθ/

aftermath

影響

Meaning

the consequences or aftereffects of an event or situation, especially a disastrous one

Example

The aftermath of the earthquake was devastating.

地震の影響は壊滅的でした。

A2 adverb /ˈsɜː.tən.li/

Certainly

確かに

Meaning

without doubt; definitely; used to agree or give permission

Example

I will certainly help you with this project.

このプロジェクトであなたを確実に手伝います。

C2 noun /ˈdeɪ.ɪs/

Dais

演壇

Meaning

a raised platform, typically at one end of a room or hall, for speakers or honored guests

Example

The principal stood on the dais to address the entire school assembly.

校長は演壇に立ち、全校集会に話しかけました。

C1 noun /ˌdɛfəˈmeɪʃən/

defamation

名誉毀損

Meaning

the act of damaging someone's reputation by making false statements

Example

The newspaper was sued for defamation of character.

その新聞は名誉毀損で訴えられた。

B2 noun məˈtæb.əl.ɪ.zəm

metabolism

新陳代謝

Meaning

The chemical processes that occur within a living organism in order to maintain life.

Example

Exercise boosts metabolism and burns calories.

運動は新陳代謝を促進し、カロリーを燃焼します。

B1 verb /pərˈfɔːrm/

perform

演じる

Meaning

to carry out an action or present entertainment; to function

Example

The orchestra will perform at the concert hall tonight.

オーケストラは今夜コンサートホールで演奏を行います。

C1 adjective /ʌnˈtʌtʃəbəl/

Untouchable

触れられない; 批判や攻撃を受けない

Meaning

not able to be touched or affected; beyond criticism or attack

Example

The CEO seemed untouchable despite the scandal.

CEOはスキャンダルにもかかわらず、アンタッチャブルのように見えた。

C1 adjective /traɪt/

trite

陳腐な

Meaning

Overused and lacking originality.

Example

The speech was full of trite phrases.

スピーチは陳腐なフレーズでいっぱいだった。

C1 verb /ˈʃʌdər/

shudder

震える

Meaning

to tremble or shake suddenly, often due to fear, cold, or strong emotion

Example

She shuddered at the thought of walking alone in the dark forest.

彼女は暗い森を一人で歩くことを考えただけで震えた。

B2 verb /ˈɪmɪteɪt/

imitate

真似る

Meaning

to copy the behavior or manner of someone or something

Example

Children often imitate their parents' behavior.

子供たちはしばしば親の行動を真似します。

A2 verb /kræʃ/

crash

幸せ

Meaning

To collide violently; to suddenly stop working (for machines or computers).

Example

The car crashed into the wall at high speed.

彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、自分の幸せを隠せなかった。

B2 adverb /ˈsoʊʃəli/

socially

社会的に

Meaning

in a way that relates to society or social interaction

Example

He is very active socially and attends many events.

彼は社会的に非常に活発で、多くのイベントに参加しています。

B1 noun /ɪnˈstrʌktər/

instructor

インストラクター

Meaning

A person who teaches a subject or skill.

Example

The driving instructor was very patient with new learners.

運転インストラクターは新しい生徒にとても忍耐強かった。

C1 verb /ˈsɪn.θə.saɪz/

synthesize

合成する

Meaning

To combine a number of things into a coherent whole.

Example

Scientists synthesize new compounds for medical research.

科学者たちは医学研究のために新しい化合物を合成しています。

B1 adjective /ˈɪnəsənt/

Innocent

無実の; 純粋な; 無害な

Meaning

free from guilt or sin; pure; harmless; naive

Example

The innocent child had no idea that her parents were planning a surprise party.

その無実の子供は、両親がサプライズパーティーを計画していることを知りませんでした。

C1 noun /ˈsɜːrəɡət/

surrogate

代理人

Meaning

A substitute, especially a person deputizing for another in a specific role or office.

Example

The surrogate mother gave birth to the child after carrying it for nine months.

代理母は九か月間子どもを妊娠してから子どもを出産した。

B2 adjective /ˈdʒɔɪfəl/

joyful

喜ばしい

Meaning

full of joy and happiness; causing joy or delight

Example

She felt joyful when she heard the good news.

彼女は良い知らせを聞いて喜ばしい気持ちになった。

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。

B2 noun /ˈæktɪˌvɪzəm/

activism

アクティビズム

Meaning

The policy or action of using vigorous campaigning to bring about political or social change.

Example

Her environmental activism inspired many young people to take action.

彼女の環境アクティビズムは多くの若者に行動を促した。

C2 noun /ˌrɛprəˈbeɪʃən/

reprobation

Meaning

Strong disapproval or condemnation; rejection by God as beyond salvation.

Example

The teacher’s face showed clear reprobation at the student’s rude remark.

B1 adjective /ˌoʊvərˈsiːz/

overseas

海外

Meaning

in or to a foreign country across the sea

Example

He went overseas for higher education.

彼は高等教育のために海外に行った。

B2 noun /ˈtɛnənsi/

tenancy

賃貸契約

Meaning

The possession or occupation of land or property as a tenant.

Example

The tenancy agreement was signed for two years.

賃貸契約は2年間で署名されました。

C1 noun /ˌjuːnɪˈfɔːrməti/

Uniformity

均一性; 一貫性; 同一状態

Meaning

the quality of being uniform; consistency or sameness

Example

The uniformity of the design created a pleasing visual effect.

デザインの均一性が魅力的な視覚効果を生み出しました。

B2 verb /ˈɛskɔrt/

escort

付き添う

Meaning

to accompany someone; to guide or protect while going somewhere

Example

The guard escorted the visitor to the office.

ガードは訪問者をオフィスにエスコートしました。

C2 noun /ˈbroʊɡən/

brogan

重い靴

Meaning

A heavy, sturdy shoe, often made of leather.

Example

The farmer wore old brogans while working in the field.

農夫は畑で働いている間、古いブローガンを履いていました。

C2 noun /fɪˈlæt.əl.ɪst/

philatelist

切手収集家

Meaning

a person who collects or studies postage stamps

Example

The philatelist spent years building a rare stamp collection.

そのフィラテリストは、希少な切手コレクションを作るために何年も費やしました。

B2 adjective /ʌnprɪˈpɛrd/

Unprepared

準備不足

Meaning

not ready or able to deal with something

Example

He was unprepared for the difficult exam.

彼は難しい試験に準備していなかった。

C2 adjective /ˌmæl.əˈfɪʃ.ənt/

maleficient

悪意のある

Meaning

Doing harm or evil; having a harmful effect.

Example

The maleficient acts of the tyrant ruined the kingdom.

暴君の悪意のある行為は王国を滅ぼした。

C2 verb /ɪnˈɡrɑːft/

ingraft

根付ける

Meaning

To implant or fix deeply, often used in the sense of grafting an idea or quality.

Example

The teacher tried to ingraft good manners in the students.

先生は生徒たちに良いマナーを根付かせようとした。

C1 noun /dɪˌlɪb.əˈreɪ.ʃənz/

deliberations

審議

Meaning

Careful consideration and discussion before making decisions.

Example

Deliberations on sustainability continued for hours.

持続可能性についての審議は何時間も続きました。

C2 noun /əˈprəʊ.bri.əm/

opprobrium

非難, 恥辱

Meaning

Harsh criticism or public disgrace.

Example

The scandal brought opprobrium on the politician.

スキャンダルは政治家に非難を浴びせた。

B1 adverb /ɛtˈsɛtərə/

etcetera

その他

Meaning

used at the end of a list to indicate that other similar items are included

Example

She bought apples, oranges, bananas, etcetera from the market.

彼女は市場でリンゴ、オレンジ、バナナ、その他を買いました。

B2 noun /ˈvɛtərən/

veteran

経験豊富な人 / 退役軍人

Meaning

a person who has long experience in a particular field or an ex-member of the armed forces

Example

He is a veteran of the software industry.

彼はソフトウェア業界のベテランです。

B1 noun ɪnˈtel.ɪ.dʒəns

intelligence

知能

Meaning

The ability to learn, understand, and think in a logical way about things

Example

Intelligence is key in AI development.

知能はAI開発の鍵です。

C2 adjective /ˈvɪndɪkətɔːri/

vindicatory

弁護的な

Meaning

Serving to justify, clear of blame, or defend.

Example

His vindicatory remarks restored his reputation.

彼の弁護的な発言は彼の評判を回復させた。

B1 adverb /ˌɔːtəˈmætɪkli/

automatically

自動的に

Meaning

without human control or intervention; done by itself

Example

The door closes automatically after you enter.

ドアは自動的に閉まります。

C1 adjective /ˌɑːpərˈtuːn/

opportune

適切な瞬間

Meaning

Happening at a suitable or convenient time.

Example

She arrived at an opportune moment to help.

彼女は助けるために適切な瞬間に到着しました。

B2 noun /ˈæftərˌlaɪf/

afterlife

Meaning

Life or existence that some believe continues after physical death.

Example

Many cultures have different beliefs about the afterlife.

C1 verb /ˈkænvəs/

canvass

投票を求める

Meaning

to solicit votes or opinions; to examine thoroughly; to discuss in detail

Example

They will canvass the neighborhood for votes.

彼らは投票のために近隣を回るでしょう。

C1 verb /ˈhaɪbərˌneɪt/

hibernate

冬眠する

Meaning

To spend the winter in a dormant state, as some animals do.

Example

Bears hibernate in caves during the winter.

クマは冬に洞窟で冬眠します。

C2 noun /brəˈvjʊrə/

bravura

Meaning

a display of great skill and brilliance, especially in music or performance

Example

The pianist delivered a bravura performance that left the audience spellbound.

C2 noun /reɪθ/

wraith

幽霊

Meaning

A ghost or ghostlike image of someone, especially seen shortly before or after their death.

Example

A wraith appeared in the fog near the old castle.

古い城の近くの霧の中に幽霊が現れました。

B1 noun, verb /paʊnd/

pound

ポンド

Meaning

a unit of weight equal to 16 ounces or a unit of currency

Example

The price of the book is five pounds.

その本の価格は5ポンドです。

B2 noun /ˌrɛvəˈleɪʃən/

revelation

啓示

Meaning

A surprising and previously unknown fact, especially one made known in a dramatic way.

Example

The book was full of shocking revelations about the politician.

その本はその政治家に関する衝撃的な啓示で満ちていました。

C1 noun /ˈʃoʊ.və.nɪst/

chauvinist

過度に偏った人物

Meaning

A person displaying excessive or prejudiced loyalty to a group, cause, or gender.

Example

He was labeled a chauvinist after his remarks about women in the workplace.

職場で女性についての彼の発言の後、彼はショービニストとラベル付けされた。

C1 adjective lɪŋˈɡwɪs.tɪk

linguistic

言語学的

Meaning

Related to language or linguistics; concerning the scientific study of language.

Example

The AI model learns from linguistic patterns.

AIモデルは言語学的パターンから学習します。

B2 noun /ɪkˈskɜː.ʃən/

Excursion

遠足; 観光旅行

Meaning

a short journey or trip, especially one engaged in as a leisure activity

Example

The school organized an excursion to the science museum for all students.

学校はすべての学生のために科学博物館への遠足を組織しました。

C2 noun /ˈɔːldərmənʃɪp/

aldermanship

アルダーマンの職位

Meaning

The office, position, or dignity of an alderman.

Example

He was honored with aldermanship after years of service.

彼は多年の奉仕後、アルダーマンの職位を授与されました。

C2 noun /ˈdjʊərəns/

durance

監禁

Meaning

imprisonment or confinement

Example

The prisoner spent years in durance before his release.

囚人は解放される前に数年間監禁されていた。

C1 noun /ˈwɔː.tər ˈspɪn.ɪtʃ/

Water Spinach

水菠菜

Meaning

A semi-aquatic leafy vegetable with hollow stems, popular in Asian cuisine

Example

Water spinach grows well in wet soil.

水菠菜は湿った土壌でよく育ちます。