A2 noun ˈefərts

efforts

努力

Meaning

A vigorous or determined attempt; physical or mental energy

Example

Your efforts determine your success.

あなたの努力があなたの成功を決定します。

B2 noun /ˈklær.ɪ.ti/

clarity

明確さ

Meaning

The quality of being coherent and intelligible; transparency or lucidity.

Example

The speaker's clarity made the concept easy to understand.

スピーカーの明確さが概念を理解しやすくしました。

C2 verb /priːˈdɛstɪn/

predestine

運命づける

Meaning

to determine or decide something in advance, often regarded as being fixed by fate or divine will

Example

They believed their paths were predestined by fate.

彼らは自分たちの道が運命によって前もって定められていると信じていました。

C1 adjective kəʊˈhiː.sɪv

cohesive

結束力のある

Meaning

Characterized by or causing cohesion; forming a united whole.

Example

The team displayed a cohesive strategy.

チームは一体感のある戦略を示しました。

C2 verb /ˈnɪɡəl/

niggle

Meaning

to cause slight but persistent annoyance, discomfort, or worry

Example

A small doubt niggled at her mind.

B2 verb /ˈrɛkən/

reckon

推測する

Meaning

To think, believe, or expect something; to calculate or estimate.

Example

I reckon it will rain later today.

今日は後で雨が降るだろうと思います。

C1 noun ɪnˈsɒl.vən.si

insolvency

破産

Meaning

The state of being unable to pay debts owed; bankruptcy.

Example

The company declared insolvency after years of losses.

その会社は多くの損失の後、破産を宣言した。

C2 adjective /kənˈdʒɛktʃərəl/

conjectural

推測的

Meaning

based on guesswork or incomplete evidence rather than certain knowledge

Example

His explanation was purely conjectural and lacked proof.

彼の説明は完全に推測的で、証拠が欠けていました。

A1 noun /mɪlk/

Milk

牛乳

Meaning

a white liquid produced by cows, goats, or other mammals, used as food

Example

Children need to drink milk for strong bones.

子供たちは強い骨のために牛乳を飲む必要があります。

C2 noun /ˈfjʊr.ʌŋ.kəl/

Furuncle

ふるんくる; こぶ;

Meaning

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

Example

The doctor prescribed antibiotics to treat the painful furuncle on his neck.

医者は彼の首の痛みを伴うフルンクルを治療するために抗生物質を処方しました。

B1 verb /skrætʃ/

scratch

幸せ

Meaning

to rub a surface or skin with something sharp or rough, often to relieve itching

Example

The cat scratched the door to be let in.

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 noun /roʊˈmæns/

Romance

ロマンス

Meaning

a feeling of excitement and mystery associated with love; a love affair or relationship

Example

Their romance began when they met at the university library.

彼らの恋愛は、大学の図書館で出会ったときに始まった。

A2 abbreviation /iː ˈdʒiː/

e.g.

例えば

Meaning

For example (from Latin 'exempli gratia').

Example

You should eat more fruits, e.g., apples and bananas.

もっと果物を食べるべきです。例えば、リンゴやバナナです。

C1 noun /səˈrɛn.ɪ.ti/

serenity

静けさ

Meaning

The state of being calm, peaceful, and untroubled.

Example

Meditation helps in achieving inner serenity.

瞑想は内面的な静けさを達成するのに役立ちます。

C1 noun /ˈbuːt.stræp.ɪŋ/

bootstrapping

自己資金による起業

Meaning

Starting a business with personal resources or small investments without external funding or venture capital.

Example

Many entrepreneurs rely on bootstrapping to launch their businesses.

多くの起業家はビジネスを立ち上げるためにブートストラッピングに依存しています。

C1 adverb /pɜːr ˈseɪ/

per se

自体

Meaning

By or in itself; intrinsically.

Example

The idea is not bad per se, but it needs improvement.

そのアイデア自体は悪くないが、改善が必要だ。

A1 noun /weɪ/

Way

方法; 道; スタイル; 手段

Meaning

a method, style, or manner of doing something; a road or path

Example

There must be a better way to solve this problem.

この問題を解決するためにもっと良い方法が必要です。

C2 noun /ˈæmpərˌsænd/

ampersand

アンパーサンド

Meaning

The symbol '&' used to represent the word 'and'.

Example

Use an ampersand instead of writing the word 'and' in the company name.

会社名に'and'の代わりにアンパーサンドを使用してください。

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 adjective /blʌnt/

blunt

鈍い、率直な

Meaning

not sharp; direct and straightforward in speech

Example

Her blunt remarks offended some people.

彼女の率直な言葉は何人かの人々を傷つけた。

B2 adjective /ˌʌndɪˈsaɪdɪd/

Undecided

未決定; 不確実

Meaning

not having made a decision; uncertain

Example

She was undecided about which college to attend.

彼女はどの大学に進学するか決めかねていた。

C1 verb ɪɡˈzæsərbeɪt

exacerbate

悪化させる

Meaning

To make a problem, bad situation, or negative feeling worse.

Example

Climate change exacerbates flooding issues.

気候変動が洪水の問題を悪化させている。

B1 noun/verb /hɪnt/

hint

ヒント

Meaning

a small piece of advice or suggestion; to suggest something indirectly

Example

She gave me a hint about the surprise party.

彼女はサプライズパーティーについてヒントをくれた。

C2 adjective /ˌɪnkɒntrəˈvɜːtəbl/

incontrovertible

論争の余地がない

Meaning

impossible to deny or dispute; unquestionable

Example

The evidence was incontrovertible and proved his innocence.

その証拠は論争の余地がなく、彼の無罪を証明しました。

B2 adjective /ɪnˈdɪf.ər.ənt/

indifferent

無関心

Meaning

having no particular interest or concern; not caring one way or another

Example

She was indifferent to the outcome of the match.

彼女は試合の結果に無関心だった。

C2 verb /ˈdɛpɪleɪt/

depilate

脱毛する

Meaning

to remove hair from the skin, especially by mechanical or chemical means

Example

She decided to depilate her legs before the event.

彼女はイベントの前に足を脱毛することに決めました。

B1 adverb /ˈdeɪndʒərəsli/

Dangerously

危険に

Meaning

in a way that could cause harm or injury; riskily

Example

He was driving dangerously fast on the highway.

彼は高速道路で危険に速く運転していた。

C2 noun /mɪˈtɒnɪmi/

metonymy

換喩

Meaning

A figure of speech in which one word or phrase is substituted with another closely related word or concept.

Example

In the phrase 'the crown will decide,' 'crown' is a metonymy for monarchy.

フレーズ「王冠が決定する」では、「王冠」が君主制の換喩です。

C2 noun /ˌɪmprɪˈkeɪʃən/

imprecation

呪い

Meaning

A spoken curse or expression of strong condemnation.

Example

The angry crowd hurled imprecations at the corrupt official.

怒った群衆は腐敗した役人に呪いを投げかけた。

C2 adjective /dɪˈstreɪ/

distrait

ぼんやりした

Meaning

deeply distracted or absent-minded, often due to worry or grief

Example

He looked distrait after hearing the sad news.

悲しい知らせを聞いた後、彼はぼんやりしているように見えた。

C2 noun /ˈdɪti/

ditty

短い歌

Meaning

a short, simple song or poem

Example

She sang a cheerful little ditty while cooking.

彼女は料理をしながら陽気な小さな歌を歌っていた。

B2 verb /ˈɪr.ɪ.teɪt/

irritate

イライラさせる

Meaning

To make someone annoyed or angry; to cause discomfort or inflammation.

Example

Rubbing your eyes can irritate them.

目をこすると、それが刺激になることがあります。

C1 verb /ˈdʒepərdaɪz/

jeopardize

危険にさらす

Meaning

to put something at risk of being damaged or destroyed

Example

His reckless behavior could jeopardize his career.

彼の無謀な行動は彼のキャリアを危険にさらす可能性がある。

C1 noun /ˈɡɑːr.lənd/

Garland

花冠; ガーランド;

Meaning

a wreath of flowers and leaves, worn on the head or hung as decoration

Example

The bride wore a beautiful floral garland during the traditional ceremony.

花嫁は伝統的な式典で美しい花の冠を身に着けていました。

C2 verb /ˈædjʊˌleɪt/

adulate

過剰に賛美する

Meaning

to praise or flatter excessively

Example

The fans adulated the actor after his performance.

ファンたちは彼のパフォーマンスの後、俳優を賛美しました。

C2 noun /ˈɒnwiː/ or /ˈɑːnwiː/

ennui

退屈

Meaning

A feeling of boredom, listlessness, or dissatisfaction arising from lack of excitement.

Example

After weeks of doing nothing, he sank into a deep sense of ennui.

何もせずに数週間後、彼は深い退屈に沈んだ。

C1 verb /səˈplænt/

supplant

取って代わる

Meaning

To take the place of something or someone, often by force or strategy.

Example

Digital platforms have supplanted traditional newspapers.

デジタルプラットフォームは伝統的な新聞を取って代わった。

B1 adjective /ˈvaɪə.lət/

Violet

紫色

Meaning

of a bluish-purple color

Example

She wore a beautiful violet dress to the party.

彼女はパーティーに美しい紫色のドレスを着ていました。

C2 verb /ˌmɪsæprɪˈhɛnd/

misapprehend

誤解する

Meaning

to misunderstand or misinterpret something

Example

He misapprehended the teacher’s instructions and did the task incorrectly.

彼は先生の指示を誤解し、課題を間違って行いました。

A2 verb /ɪˈmædʒɪn/

imagine

想像する

Meaning

to form a mental image of; to believe something unreal to be true

Example

Can you imagine living in a different country?

あなたは違う国に住むことを想像できますか？

C1 noun /pəˈθɒlədʒi/

pathology

病理学

Meaning

the scientific study of diseases, their causes, processes, and effects on the body

Example

Advances in pathology helped the doctors identify the rare infection quickly.

病理学の進歩により、医師は珍しい感染症を迅速に特定できました。

C2 adjective /ˈvɪrəl/

virile

男性的

Meaning

having traditionally masculine qualities, such as strength, energy, and sexual vigor

Example

The actor was admired for his virile appearance.

俳優はその男性的な外見で賞賛されました。

C2 verb /rɪˈtrɛntʃ/

retrench

コスト削減、従業員の解雇

Meaning

to reduce costs, spending, or staff to save resources

Example

The company had to retrench employees due to financial difficulties.

会社は財政的な困難のため、従業員をリトレンチしなければならなかった。

B2 noun /ˈfreʃmən/

freshman

一年生

Meaning

a first-year student at a high school, college, or university

Example

The freshman felt nervous on his first day at university.

一年生は大学での初日に緊張していました。

C1 noun /kɑːɡ/

cog

車輪や歯車の歯

Meaning

A tooth on the rim of a wheel or gear; metaphorically, a minor but necessary part of a larger system.

Example

He felt like just a small cog in a big machine.

彼は大きな機械の中で小さな歯車のように感じていた。

B2 verb /dɪˈmɒlɪʃ/

demolish

取り壊す

Meaning

to destroy completely, especially a building or structure

Example

The city decided to demolish the old stadium to build a new one.

その都市は新しいものを作るために古いスタジアムを取り壊すことに決めました。

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。

A2 verb /eɪm/

aim

狙う

Meaning

to direct a weapon, object, or effort at a target; to intend or plan

Example

He aimed the ball at the goal.

彼はゴールに向かってボールを狙った。

C1 verb /dɪˈplɔːr/

deplore

非難する

Meaning

to feel or express strong disapproval of something; to regret deeply

Example

Many people deplore the violence shown on television.

多くの人々はテレビで示された暴力を非難しています。

B1 noun rɪˈsɜː.tʃəz

researchers

研究者

Meaning

People who study and investigate to discover new information or facts.

Example

Researchers are working on innovative solutions.

研究者たちは革新的な解決策に取り組んでいます。

B1 noun /ˈtæblət/

tablet

Meaning

a small flat computer or a small solid dose of medicine

Example

She took a tablet to relieve her headache.

C1 verb /rɪˈlɛnt/

relent

譲歩する、柔らかくなる

Meaning

to become less severe, harsh, or strict

Example

After hours of begging, she finally relented.

何時間もの懇願の後、彼女はついに譲歩した。

C2 noun /ˌθɜː.məʊˈdʒen.ɪ.sɪs/

thermogenesis

熱の生成過程

Meaning

The process of heat production in living organisms, often associated with burning calories and energy expenditure.

Example

Spicy foods can enhance thermogenesis and calorie burning.

スパイシーな食品はサーモジェネシスとカロリー燃焼を促進できます。

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。

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 ˌvɪz.ju.oʊˈspeɪ.ʃəl

visuospatial

視覚を通じて空間と物体の関係を理解することに関連する

Meaning

Related to understanding the relationship between space and objects through vision.

Example

Good visuospatial skills are important for architecture and design.

優れたビジュアルスペーシャルスキルは建築とデザインにとって重要です。

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。

A2 verb dɪˈvɛləp

develop

発展させる

Meaning

To grow or bring to a more advanced or effective state; to start to exist, experience, or possess gradually.

Example

Develop a brand based on your passion and skills.

情熱とスキルに基づいてブランドを発展させましょう。

C1 noun /pəˈraɪə/

pariah

社会的に追放された人

Meaning

An outcast; someone who is rejected by society or a social group.

Example

After the scandal, he became a social pariah.

スキャンダルの後、彼は社会的なパリアになった。

C1 adjective /əˈvɜːrs/

averse

嫌悪

Meaning

having a strong dislike of or opposition to something

Example

He was averse to taking unnecessary risks.

彼は不必要なリスクを取ることに嫌悪感を抱いていた。

B2 noun /ɪnˌtɜːrprəˈteɪʃən/

interpretation

解釈

Meaning

the action of explaining the meaning of something

Example

The teacher gave her own interpretation of the poem.

教師は詩の自分の解釈を示しました。

C2 adjective /ɪnˈɛksərəbl/

inexorable

避けられない

Meaning

Impossible to stop or prevent; relentless.

Example

The inexorable rise of technology is changing every aspect of life.

テクノロジーの避けられない上昇は、生活のすべての側面を変えています。

C1 noun /ˌɑːrbɪˈtreɪʃən/

arbitration

仲裁

Meaning

the process of resolving a dispute through an impartial third party whose decision is binding; formal judgment outside a court

Example

The contract requires arbitration to settle any disputes.

契約では紛争を仲裁で解決することが定められています。

C1 verb /slɪŋk/

slink

忍び寄る

Meaning

to move quietly and secretly, often to avoid being noticed

Example

The cat slunk into the room without making a sound.

その猫は音を立てずに部屋に忍び込んだ。

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 noun /ˈkæriən/

carrion

死骸

Meaning

the decaying flesh of dead animals

Example

Vultures feed on carrion left in the fields.

ハゲワシは野原に残された死骸を食べる。

B2 noun /ˈkwɪə.ri/

Query

問い合わせ; 質問;

Meaning

a question or inquiry; a request for information

Example

I have a query about the new policy changes in the company.

私は会社の新しいポリシー変更についてのクエリがあります。

C1 noun /hʌl/

hull

船体 / 種の殻

Meaning

The outer covering of a seed or fruit; also the main body of a ship.

Example

The sailors inspected the ship’s hull for any damage.

船員たちは船体に損傷がないかを調べました。

B1 noun /ˈded.laɪn/

Deadline

締め切り;

Meaning

the latest time or date by which something should be completed

Example

The deadline for submitting the project is next Friday.

プロジェクト提出の締め切りは来週の金曜日です。

B1 noun /trænzˈleɪtər/

translator

翻訳者

Meaning

a person or tool that converts words or text from one language into another

Example

The translator helped the tourists understand the guide.

翻訳者は観光客がガイドを理解するのを助けました。

A2 adverb /ˈsʌm.taɪm/

sometime

そのうち

Meaning

at a time that is not known or stated; occasionally

Example

Let's meet for coffee sometime next week.

来週のどこかでコーヒーを飲むために会おう。

B2 adjective /dɪˈraɪvd/

derived

派生した

Meaning

Developed or obtained from something else; not original.

Example

The word is derived from Latin.

その単語はラテン語から派生しています。

C1 adjective /ɪˈræʃənəl/

irrational

非合理的

Meaning

not logical or reasonable; lacking clear thought

Example

His fear of the dark was completely irrational.

彼の暗闇への恐れは完全に非合理的でした。

C2 noun /ˌpriːɪɡˈzɪstəns/

preexistence

前存在

Meaning

the state of existing before something else

Example

Philosophers often debated the preexistence of the soul.

哲学者たちは魂の前存在についてよく議論していました。

A1 verb (past participle of 'bear'), adjective /bɔːrn/

born

生まれた

Meaning

To come into life; brought into existence.

Example

He was born in Dhaka in 1995.

彼は1995年にダッカで生まれた。

B1 verb /waɪp/

wipe

拭く

Meaning

to clean or dry something by rubbing with a cloth or tissue

Example

Please wipe the table clean.

テーブルを拭いてください。

B1 noun /klɪf/

cliff

崖

Meaning

a high, steep face of rock or earth

Example

The waves crashed against the bottom of the cliff.

波は崖の底にぶつかりました。

C1 adjective /ˈsɛnʃuəl/

sensual

官能的

Meaning

Relating to or involving gratification of the senses and physical pleasure.

Example

The painting had a sensual quality that captivated viewers.

その絵は視覚的な魅力があり、観客を魅了しました。

A2 noun /əˈpɔɪnt.mənt/

Appointment

約束; 任命;

Meaning

an arrangement to meet someone at a particular time and place; the action of appointing someone to a job or position

Example

I have a doctor's appointment at 3 PM.

午後3時に医者のアポイントメントがあります。

B2 noun, verb /ˈplɑːstər/

plaster

プラスター, 修理する

Meaning

a soft mixture applied to walls or used to cover wounds; or to cover or coat with plaster

Example

The workers plastered the walls to make them smooth.

作業員たちは壁を滑らかにするためにプラスターを塗った。

B2 adjective /ɪˈmædʒɪnəbl/

imaginable

想像できる

Meaning

Capable of being imagined or conceived.

Example

They offered every imaginable type of food at the festival.

彼らはフェスティバルであらゆる想像できるタイプの食べ物を提供しました。

C2 noun /staɪn/

stein

ビールジョッキ

Meaning

A large beer mug, typically made of glass or stoneware.

Example

He raised his stein to toast his friends.

彼は友達のために乾杯するためにシュタインを持ち上げました。

B1 noun /ˈbles.ɪŋ/

Blessing

祝福; 贈り物;

Meaning

a beneficial thing for which one is grateful; divine favor

Example

Having good health is a blessing that we should cherish.

良い健康を持つことは、私たちが大切にすべき祝福です。

B2 verb /əbˈzɔːrb/

absorb

吸収する

Meaning

to take in or soak up a liquid, energy, or information

Example

The sponge absorbed all the water.

スポンジは水をすべて吸収しました。

C1 adjective /ɪɡˈzæspəˌreɪtɪd/

exasperated

非常にいらいらした

Meaning

greatly annoyed or irritated

Example

She gave him an exasperated look after his repeated mistakes.

彼女は繰り返しのミスの後、彼に非常にいらいらした視線を送った。

B2 adjective /ˈʃɔːrt ˌtempərd/

Short-tempered

短気な; すぐに怒る

Meaning

quick to lose one's temper; easily angered

Example

She became short-tempered when the traffic made her late for the meeting.

交通のせいで遅れてしまったとき、彼女は短気になった。

C1 adjective /klæd/

clad

服を着た / 覆われた

Meaning

dressed or covered in a particular way

Example

The knight was clad in shining armor.

騎士は輝く鎧を着ていた。

C2 verb /ˈsʌblɪmeɪt/

sublimate

より高い活動に変換する

Meaning

to redirect strong emotions or desires into socially acceptable activities or channels

Example

She sublimated her anger into painting beautiful landscapes.

彼女は美しい風景を描くことで怒りをサブリメートしました。

B2 adjective /ˈmɒdɪst/

modest

Meaning

Having or showing a humble estimate of one’s importance; simple and not extravagant.

Example

She lives in a modest house in the countryside.

C2 noun /ˈɑːr.bɪ.trɑːʒ/

arbitrage

アービトラージ

Meaning

The simultaneous buying and selling of securities in different markets to take advantage of differing prices.

Example

Investors use arbitrage to make profits in global markets.

投資家はアービトラージを利用してグローバル市場で利益を得ます。

C2 verb /lʌɡˈʒʊrieɪt/

luxuriate

贅沢を楽しむ

Meaning

to enjoy something in a self-indulgent way; to take pleasure in great comfort

Example

She luxuriated in the warm bubble bath after a long day.

長い一日の後、彼女は暖かいバブルバスで贅沢を楽しんでいた。

C2 noun /ˈhɛptəˌɡɒn/

heptagon

七角形

Meaning

A polygon with seven sides and seven angles.

Example

The math teacher drew a heptagon on the board.

数学の先生は黒板にヘプタゴンを描きました。

C2 noun /ˌkɒntrəpəˈzɪʃən/

contraposition

対比配置

Meaning

the act of placing two things in opposition for contrast or comparison

Example

The contraposition of the two theories highlighted their differences.

二つの理論の対比配置は、彼らの違いを強調した。

B1 noun /əˈpruː.vəl/

approval

承認

Meaning

official permission or agreement for something

Example

The project received government approval.

そのプロジェクトは政府の承認を得た。

B2 verb, noun, adjective /flʌʃ/

flush

顔を赤くする / 水で洗浄する

Meaning

to become red in the face, usually from embarrassment, heat, or excitement; to clean something with a flow of water

Example

She flushed with embarrassment when she realized her mistake.

彼女は自分のミスに気づいたとき、恥ずかしさで顔が赤くなった。

C2 noun /hæp/

hap

運, 幸運, 偶然

Meaning

luck, fortune, or chance occurrence

Example

By sheer hap, he discovered the old letter hidden in the drawer.

偶然にも、彼は引き出しの中に隠された古い手紙を発見しました。

C1 noun, verb /ˈmæn.deɪt/

mandate

マンダト

Meaning

an official order or command; to give someone authority to act in a certain way

Example

The government issued a mandate to reduce carbon emissions.

政府は炭素排出削減のためのマンダトを発行した。

C2 adjective /ˈhʌmdrʌm/

humdrum

単調

Meaning

Lacking excitement or variety; dull and monotonous.

Example

She grew tired of the humdrum routine of office life.

彼女はオフィスライフの単調な日常に疲れました。

B1 noun /ˈmɛtəl/

metal

金属

Meaning

A solid material that is typically hard, shiny, malleable, fusible, and conductive, such as iron, gold, or aluminum.

Example

The ring was made of precious metal.

その指輪は貴金属でできていました。

C1 noun/verb /ˈtæm.pər.ɪŋ/

tampering

不正改ざん

Meaning

The action of interfering with something in order to cause damage or make unauthorized alterations.

Example

Tampering with evidence is a criminal offense.

証拠の改ざんは犯罪です。

C1 verb /ˈtræŋ.kwɪ.laɪz/

tranquilize

鎮静する

Meaning

to make someone or something calm or less anxious, often by using drugs

Example

The veterinarian had to tranquilize the tiger before moving it.

獣医は虎を動かす前に鎮静する必要があった。

C1 noun /ˈmɜːrdʒər/

merger

合併

Meaning

The combination of two or more companies into a single entity.

Example

The merger of the two firms created the largest bank in the region.

2社の合併により、地域で最大の銀行が設立されました。

B2 adjective, noun /ˈsaɪkɪk/

psychic

Meaning

relating to the mind or supernatural powers; a person claiming to have extrasensory abilities

Example

The psychic claimed she could predict the future.

B2 verb /ˈprɒspər/

prosper

繁栄する

Meaning

to succeed or flourish, especially in financial or business matters

Example

With hard work and determination, she managed to prosper in her career.

一生懸命の努力と決意で、彼女はキャリアで成功しました。

B2 noun /ˈsɪnənɪm/

Synonym

同義語

Meaning

a word or phrase that means exactly or nearly the same as another word or phrase in the same language

Example

Happy and joyful are synonyms.

ハッピーとジョイフルは同義語です。

A2 verb /ʌpˈdeɪt/

update

更新

Meaning

to make something more modern or current; to provide new information

Example

Please update your software regularly.

定期的にソフトウェアを更新してください。

B2 noun /ˌɔːltəˈreɪʃən/

alteration

変更

Meaning

a change or modification made to something

Example

The tailor made an alteration to the suit.

仕立屋はスーツに変更を加えました。

C1 adjective /ˌɪnkənˈsiːvəbl̩/

inconceivable

想像できない

Meaning

Impossible to imagine or believe; beyond comprehension.

Example

It seemed inconceivable that she could finish the marathon after such little training.

彼女があれほどのトレーニングでマラソンを完走できるとは想像できなかった。

B2 noun /ˈdel.ɪ.ɡət/

Delegate

代表

Meaning

a person chosen or elected to act for or represent others; representative

Example

Each country sent a delegate to participate in the international conference.

各国は国際会議に参加するために代表を派遣しました。

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。

A2 noun /ˈwɔː.tər.mel.ən/

Watermelon

スイカ

Meaning

a large round fruit with a hard green skin and sweet red flesh with black seeds

Example

I bought a fresh watermelon from the market for the summer picnic.

私は夏のピクニックのために市場で新鮮なスイカを買いました。

A2 verb /dɪˈzaɪn/

design

Meaning

to plan and create something with a particular purpose or look

Example

She will design the new company logo.

B1 verb /ɪkˈsplɔːrɪŋ/

exploring

探査する

Meaning

Investigating or studying thoroughly; searching into or ranging over for the purpose of discovery.

Example

They are exploring different areas of Antarctica.

彼らは南極のさまざまな地域を探査しています。

C2 verb /ɪnˈsnɛər/

ensnare

罠にかける

Meaning

to catch or trap, often by trickery or deceit

Example

The hunter ensnared the rabbit with a net.

ハンターはネットでウサギを捕まえました。

B2 adjective /ˈmæn.ju.əl/

Manual

手動

Meaning

done by hand; operated by hand; not automatic

Example

This is a manual process that requires careful attention.

これは手動プロセスで、慎重な注意が必要です。

B2 noun/verb /ræft/

raft

筏

Meaning

A flat structure made of logs or planks tied together, used as a boat or floating platform; to travel or transport on such a structure.

Example

They built a raft to cross the river.

彼らは川を渡るために筏を作った。

B2 adjective, verb (past) /səˈspɛndɪd/

suspended

停止された

Meaning

Temporarily not allowed, stopped, or hanging.

Example

He was suspended from school for a week.

彼は1週間学校から停止された。

B2 noun /ˈproʊtəkɔːl/

protocol

プロトコル

Meaning

an official procedure or system of rules

Example

The security team followed strict protocol during the event.

セキュリティチームはイベント中に厳格なプロトコルに従いました。

A2 adjective /ʌnˈhel.θi/

Unhealthy

不健康な; 健康に悪い

Meaning

harmful to health; not in good health; detrimental to well-being

Example

Eating too much fast food is unhealthy for your body.

ファーストフードを食べ過ぎることは、あなたの体に不健康です。

B1 noun /ˈsteɪtəs/

status

地位

Meaning

the social or professional position or condition of someone or something

Example

His social status improved after the promotion.

昇進後、彼の社会的地位は向上しました。

C2 adjective /ɪnˈvɛtərət/

inveterate

常習的な

Meaning

having a long-established habit, activity, or interest that is unlikely to change

Example

He is an inveterate reader who spends hours in the library every day.

彼は毎日数時間を図書館で過ごす常習的な読者です。