B2 adjective /ɪˈlɛktərəl/

electoral

選挙の

Meaning

related to elections or voting

Example

The electoral process in the country has been reformed in recent years.

その国の選挙プロセスは近年改革されました。

C2 noun /prɪˈsɛʃən/

precession

歳差

Meaning

The slow movement of the axis of a spinning body around another axis, often referring to Earth's rotation.

Example

Astronomers study the precession of the equinoxes.

天文学者は春分点の歳差を研究しています。

B1 verb /əˈmjuːz/

amuse

楽しませる

Meaning

to entertain or make someone laugh or smile; to occupy pleasantly

Example

The clown amused the children at the party.

道化師はパーティーで子供たちを楽しませた。

A1 pronoun /hɜːrz/

hers

彼女の（女性の）物

Meaning

used to refer to something that belongs to or is associated with a female person previously mentioned or easily identified.

Example

That blue bag is hers.

その青いバッグは彼女のものです。

C1 adjective /ˈɡreɪsləs/

graceless

無作法

Meaning

Lacking elegance, charm, or social refinement.

Example

His graceless behavior embarrassed everyone at the party.

彼の無作法な行動はパーティーでみんなを困らせた。

C1 noun /ˈkɒt.ən ˈfæb.rɪk/

Cotton Fabric

綿布

Meaning

textile made from cotton fibers, known for being soft, breathable, and comfortable

Example

Cotton fabric is perfect for summer clothing.

綿布は夏の衣服に最適です。

B1 adjective /ˈwaɪə.ləs/

Wireless

ワイヤレス; ケーブルなし

Meaning

operating without wires; using radio waves for communication

Example

My wireless headphones provide excellent sound quality without any cables.

私のワイヤレスヘッドフォンはケーブルなしで素晴らしい音質を提供します。

C1 noun /ˈstænzə/

stanza

スタンザ

Meaning

a group of lines forming a unit in a poem or song

Example

The poem begins with a stanza describing nature.

その詩は自然を描写するスタンザで始まります。

C1 noun /ˈflæt.ər.i/

Flattery

お世辞

Meaning

excessive and insincere praise, given especially to further one's own interests

Example

His constant flattery made everyone suspicious of his true motives.

彼の絶え間ないお世辞は、皆が彼の本当の意図を疑わせることになった。

C1 adjective, verb /ɪɡˈzɛmpt/

exempt

免除

Meaning

Free from an obligation or liability imposed on others.

Example

Students with high grades are exempt from the final exam.

優秀な成績を収めた学生は、最終試験を免除されます。

C2 adjective /ˌprɛsɪˈdɛnʃəl/

precedential

先例的

Meaning

Relating to, or serving as, a precedent; having authority as an example.

Example

The court’s decision has precedential value.

裁判所の決定は先例的価値を持っています。

A1 verb /ˈoʊpən/

open

開ける

Meaning

to move something so as to allow access; to begin

Example

Please open the door for me.

ドアを開けてください。

C2 noun /ɪmˌpɜːrtərbəˈbɪləti/

imperturbability

不動心

Meaning

The quality of being calm and not easily disturbed or upset.

Example

Her imperturbability during the crisis impressed everyone.

危機の際に彼女の不動心は皆に印象を与えました。

B1 adverb /ˈpɜːfɪktli/

perfectly

Meaning

in a perfect manner; without flaws

Example

She performed the task perfectly.

C1 noun dɪˈfleɪʃən

deflation

デフレーション

Meaning

Reduction of the general level of prices in an economy.

Example

Deflation often leads to decreased consumer spending.

デフレーションはしばしば消費者の支出を減少させる。

B1 noun ˈproʊtest

protest

抗議

Meaning

A statement or action expressing disapproval of or objection to something.

Example

Students organized a protest.

学生たちは抗議活動を組織した。

C1 noun /ˈtrænsfərəns/

transference

転送

Meaning

The act of moving something from one place, person, or situation to another.

Example

The transference of knowledge is essential in education.

知識の転送は教育において不可欠です。

C1 adverb /əˈbrɛst/

abreast

並んで

Meaning

side by side and facing the same direction; informed about something

Example

The soldiers marched two abreast down the street.

兵士たちは通りを二人並んで行進した。

C1 noun ˌɪn.toʊˈneɪ.ʃən

intonation

イントネーション

Meaning

The rise and fall of tone in speech and pronunciation.

Example

Proper intonation enhances the clarity of a speech.

適切なイントネーションはスピーチの明確さを高めます。

B2 adjective /ˈnoʊtɪsəbl/

noticeable

顕著な

Meaning

Easily seen, observed, or recognized.

Example

There was a noticeable improvement in her performance.

彼女のパフォーマンスには顕著な改善がありました。

C2 noun /ˌθiːəˈloʊdʒən/

theologian

神学者

Meaning

A person who studies or is an expert in theology.

Example

Theologians often debate complex questions of faith and morality.

神学者は信仰と道徳について複雑な問題を議論することがよくあります。

C2 noun /ˌmɪn.ɪˈstreɪ.ʃən/

ministration

奉仕

Meaning

The act of providing care, assistance, or religious service.

Example

She recovered thanks to the kind ministrations of the nurses.

彼女は看護師の親切な奉仕のおかげで回復した。

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。

C1 noun /dɪˈsiːt/

Deceit

欺瞞; 詐欺; 嘘

Meaning

the action or practice of deceiving someone by concealing or misrepresenting the truth

Example

His deceit was discovered when the truth about his qualifications came to light.

彼の欺瞞は、彼の資格についての真実が明らかになったときに発覚しました。

C2 noun /ˈmæk.rəˌkɒz.əm/

macrocosm

マクロコスモス

Meaning

The whole universe considered as a large, complex system; a large-scale representation of something.

Example

The macrocosm of the universe reflects the microcosm of human life.

宇宙のマクロコスモスは人間の生活のミクロコスモスを反映しています。

C1 noun ˈrez.ɪ.djuːz

residues

残留物

Meaning

A small amount of something that remains after the main part has gone or been taken or used.

Example

The burning process leaves no harmful residues.

燃焼プロセスでは有害な残留物は残りません。

C2 noun /ˌɒktədʒəˈnɛəriən/

octogenarian

80歳代の人

Meaning

A person who is between 80 and 89 years old.

Example

The octogenarian still jogs every morning to stay healthy.

そのオクトジェネリアンは毎朝健康を維持するためにジョギングをしています。

C1 noun /rɪˈdʌn.dəns/

Redundance

冗長

Meaning

the state of being not or no longer needed or useful; superfluous repetition of information

Example

The document contained redundance that made it unnecessarily long.

その文書には冗長性が含まれており、不必要に長くなっていました。

C1 noun /saɪð/

scythe

鎌

Meaning

A tool with a long curved blade used for cutting grass or grain.

Example

The farmer sharpened his scythe before harvesting the wheat.

農民は小麦を収穫する前に彼の鎌を研いだ。

B1 adjective /dɪsˈɒnəst/

Dishonest

不正直な; 詐欺的な; ごまかしの

Meaning

not honest; fraudulent; deceitful

Example

The dishonest salesman tried to sell them a broken car.

その不正直な販売員は、壊れた車を売ろうとした。

B2 adjective /ɪˈven.tʃu.əl/

Eventual

最終的な

Meaning

happening or existing at the end of a process; final; ultimate

Example

The eventual outcome was better than expected.

最終的な結果は予想より良かった。

C1 adjective /ˈʃɪvəlrəs/

chivalrous

騎士道精神

Meaning

Behaving in a courteous, gallant, and honorable way, especially toward women.

Example

He was chivalrous, always opening doors for others.

彼は騎士道精神を持っており、常に他の人のためにドアを開けていました。

A1 verb /duː/

do

する

Meaning

to perform an action; to carry out

Example

I do my homework every evening.

私は毎晩宿題をします。

C1 verb dɪˈlɪnieɪt

delineate

詳細に描写する

Meaning

To describe or portray something precisely

Example

The artist delineated the scene in intricate detail.

アーティストはシーンを複雑な詳細で描写しました。

C2 noun /ˈtraɪdənt/

trident

トライデント

Meaning

A three-pronged spear, often associated with Neptune or Poseidon.

Example

The statue of Poseidon holds a mighty trident.

ポセイドンの像は力強いトライデントを持っています。

C1 noun səˈsteɪ.nə.bəl tekˈnɒl.ə.dʒi

sustainable technology

持続可能な技術

Meaning

Technology designed to meet present needs without compromising future generations' ability to meet their needs.

Example

Sustainable technology ensures a cleaner future.

持続可能な技術は、よりクリーンな未来を保証します。

B2 verb /ˌʌndərˈteɪk/

undertake

引き受ける

Meaning

to commit to and begin a task or project; to take on responsibility

Example

She decided to undertake a challenging project.

彼女は挑戦的なプロジェクトを始めることに決めました。

C2 noun /ˌiː.tiˈɒ.lə.dʒi/

etiology

病因学

Meaning

the cause or origin of a disease or condition

Example

Doctors are studying the etiology of the new virus.

医師たちは新しいウイルスの病因学を研究しています。

C2 adjective /ʌpˈrɔːr.i.əs/

uproarious

非常に面白い

Meaning

Extremely funny or noisy; causing loud laughter or commotion.

Example

The comedian's jokes were absolutely uproarious.

コメディアンのジョークは絶対に非常に面白かったです。

C2 noun /ɡriːn ˈdʒækfruːt/

Green Jackfruit

グリーンジャックフルーツ

Meaning

unripe fruit of the jackfruit tree, commonly used as a vegetable in cooking

Example

Green jackfruit is often used in curries and stews.

グリーンジャックフルーツはカレーやシチューに使われることがよくあります。

C1 noun /pɜːrl drɒp/

Pearl drop

パールの滴

Meaning

a single pearl used as jewelry, often in earrings or pendants

Example

The elegant pearl drop earrings complemented her outfit perfectly.

そのエレガントなパールの滴のイヤリングは、彼女の服装に完璧にマッチしていました。

B2 noun ˈəʊ.və.hed

overhead

間接費

Meaning

Ongoing business expenses not directly attributable to creating a product or service.

Example

The company reduced its overhead to increase profits.

会社は利益を増やすために間接費を削減した。

C2 noun ˌmɛtəkɒɡˈnɪʃən

metacognition

思考について考える

Meaning

Awareness and understanding of one's own thought processes

Example

Metacognition enhances problem-solving abilities.

メタ認知は問題解決能力を高めます。

C1 adjective /ʌnˈkɒm.prə.maɪ.zɪŋ/

Uncompromising

譲歩しない, 妥協しない

Meaning

unwilling to change one's views or to agree about something; showing an unwillingness to make concessions to others

Example

He was uncompromising in his demand for a full apology.

彼は完全な謝罪を要求する際に譲歩しませんでした。

A1 noun /ˈθɜːrzdeɪ/

thursday

木曜日

Meaning

The fifth day of the week, following Wednesday and preceding Friday.

Example

We have a meeting scheduled for Thursday.

木曜日に会議が予定されています。

A2 noun /ˈfer.i.teɪl/

Fairy-tale

おとぎ話

Meaning

a children's story about magical and imaginary beings and lands

Example

Children love listening to fairy-tales before bedtime.

子供たちは寝る前におとぎ話を聞くのが大好きです。

C1 verb /kənˈdəʊn/

condone

容認する

Meaning

To accept or allow behavior that is morally wrong or offensive.

Example

The manager refused to condone harassment in the workplace.

マネージャーは職場での嫌がらせを容認することを拒否しました。

B2 adverb /ˈfɜ:rst hænd/

First-hand

直接; 原始の源から

Meaning

directly experienced or obtained; from the original source

Example

I experienced the earthquake first-hand.

私は地震を直接体験しました。

B1 noun /tɑːsk/

task

タスク

Meaning

a piece of work or duty to be done

Example

He completed the task before the deadline.

彼は締め切り前にタスクを完了しました。

B1 noun /ˈɑp.ʃən/

Option

オプション

Meaning

a thing that is or may be chosen; an alternative course of action

Example

You have the option to work from home or office.

自宅またはオフィスから仕事をするオプションがあります。

A2 verb /faʊnd/

found

設立する

Meaning

to establish or create something; to discover

Example

They founded the company in 1995.

彼らは1995年に会社を設立しました。

B1 noun /ˈkɒnflɪkt/

conflict

対立

Meaning

A serious disagreement or argument, often a prolonged one.

Example

The two countries are trying to resolve the conflict through negotiations.

二国は交渉を通じて対立を解決しようとしています。

B2 adjective /ˈhɑlːoʊ/

Hollow

空洞; 中身がない;

Meaning

having an empty space inside; lacking substance or meaning; insincere

Example

The hollow tree trunk provided shelter for small animals.

空洞の木の幹は小さな動物に避難場所を提供しました。

B2 noun ডিজিটাল ডিটক্স

digital detox

デジタルデトックス

Meaning

A period of time during which a person refrains from using electronic devices such as smartphones or computers, regarded as an opportunity to reduce stress or focus on social interaction in the physical world.

Example

A digital detox can help reduce hand fatigue.

デジタルデトックスは手の疲労を減らすのに役立ちます。

A2 noun /nʌt/

nut

ナッツ

Meaning

a hard-shelled fruit that contains a seed, or a small metal piece used in machinery

Example

She ate a peanut, which is a type of nut.

彼女はピーナッツを食べました、それはナッツの一種です。

C1 noun /ˌpæl.pɪˈteɪ.ʃən/

Palpitation

興奮や医学的状態による顕著な速く、強い、または不規則な心拍

Meaning

a noticeably rapid, strong, or irregular heartbeat due to agitation or medical condition

Example

She experienced palpitations before her job interview.

彼女は面接前にパルピテーションを感じました。

C2 verb /ˈɑːbvieɪt/

obviate

排除する

Meaning

To remove a need or difficulty; to prevent or avoid something.

Example

This new system obviates the need for manual data entry.

この新しいシステムは手動データ入力の必要性を排除します。

C2 noun /ˈkʌstərd ˈæpəl/

Custard Apple

クリームアップル

Meaning

a tropical fruit with sweet creamy white flesh and black seeds

Example

The custard apple has a sweet and creamy texture.

クリームアップルは甘くてクリーミーな食感です。

B2 adjective /ˈtrɒp.ɪ.kəl/

tropical

熱帯

Meaning

Relating to the tropics; characterized by hot and humid climate.

Example

The Amazon rainforest is home to many tropical species.

アマゾンの熱帯雨林は多くの熱帯種の生息地です。

A1 noun /ˈbɒdi/

body

体

Meaning

the physical structure of a person or animal

Example

Exercise helps keep the body healthy.

運動は体を健康に保つのに役立ちます。

C2 noun /ˈfriːˌθɪŋkər/

freethinker

自由思想家

Meaning

A person who forms opinions based on reason and independent thought rather than tradition or authority.

Example

Voltaire was considered a great freethinker of his time.

ヴォルテールは彼の時代の偉大な自由思想家と見なされていました。

A1 noun ˈfoʊtoʊz

Photos

写真

Meaning

Photographs; pictures taken with a camera.

Example

Adding photos to a family tree makes it more personal.

家系図に写真を追加すると、より個人的になります。

C2 noun /kəˈkɒfəni/

cacophony

耳障りな音

Meaning

A harsh, discordant mixture of sounds.

Example

The cacophony of horns made it impossible to concentrate.

クラクションの耳障りな音は集中を不可能にした。

A2 noun /ˌkɒnvəˈseɪʃn/

conversation

会話

Meaning

an informal talk between two or more people, in which ideas, feelings, and thoughts are exchanged

Example

We had a long conversation about future plans.

私たちは未来の計画について長い会話をしました。

B2 noun ˈhoʊmˌskuː.lɪŋ

homeschooling

ホームスクーリング

Meaning

The practice of educating children at home rather than sending them to a school.

Example

Homeschooling allows parents to tailor education to their child's needs.

ホームスクーリングは、親が子供のニーズに合わせて教育を提供することを可能にします。

B2 noun /ˈmaɪnə(r)/

miner

鉱夫

Meaning

a person who works in a mine, extracting minerals or other resources

Example

The miner worked in the coal mine for many years.

鉱夫は長年、石炭鉱で働いていました。

B2 verb, noun /kəˈmjuːt/

commute

通勤

Meaning

Verb: to travel regularly between home and work; Noun: the journey to and from work.

Example

He commutes two hours every day to reach his office.

彼は毎日オフィスに着くために二時間通勤している。

A2 noun /hɛlθ/

health

健康

Meaning

The state of being free from illness or injury.

Example

Exercise is important for good health.

運動は良い健康のために重要です。

C1 adverb /ˌhɛdˈfɜrst/

headfirst

頭から

Meaning

With the head leading; in a reckless or hasty manner.

Example

He dived headfirst into the pool.

彼は頭から飛び込んだ。

B2 noun /ˌkɒn.tɪˈnjuː.ɪ.ti/

continuity

継続性

Meaning

the state of being continuous or connected; consistency over time

Example

Maintaining continuity in leadership is essential for organizational stability.

リーダーシップにおける継続性の維持は、組織の安定性にとって不可欠です。

C1 noun /meɪl treɪn/

Mail train

郵便列車

Meaning

a train that carries mail and postal packages

Example

The mail train departs every evening to deliver letters across the country.

メール列車は毎晩、国内中に手紙を届けるために出発します。

B2 noun /ˈdʌbəl ˈdekər/

Double decker

二階建てバス

Meaning

a bus with two levels or floors for passengers

Example

The red double decker bus is a famous symbol of London.

赤いダブルデッカーバスはロンドンの有名なシンボルです。

B1 noun riˈæləti

reality

現実

Meaning

The world or the state of things as they actually exist, as opposed to an idealistic or notional idea.

Example

The reality of the situation was evident.

状況の現実は明らかでした。

C1 adjective /ɪˈneɪn/

inane

無意味な, 馬鹿な

Meaning

lacking sense, meaning, or significance; silly or pointless

Example

The movie was criticized for its inane dialogue.

その映画は無意味なセリフで批判された。

B2 noun /depθ/

Depth

深さ; 深いまたは深遠な特質

Meaning

the distance from the top or surface to the bottom; the quality of being intense or profound

Example

The depth of the ocean in this area reaches over three thousand meters.

この地域の海の深さは3,000メートルを超えています。

B1 noun /ˈbæŋkɪŋ/

banking

銀行業務または銀行サービス

Meaning

the business or services provided by a bank

Example

Online banking has made financial transactions easier.

オンラインバンキングは金融取引を簡単にしました。

C1 verb /rɪˈzaʊnd/

resound

反響する

Meaning

To fill a place with sound; to be celebrated or talked about widely.

Example

The hall resounded with applause.

ホールは拍手で反響しました。

C2 noun /prɪˈzɛntmənt/

presentment

正式な提示

Meaning

The act of presenting something formally or officially; a formal statement or document.

Example

The lawyer made a presentment of the evidence to the court.

弁護士は証拠を法廷に提示しました。

C1 verb /wɔːrp/

warp

Meaning

To twist or bend out of shape, often due to heat or moisture.

Example

The wooden door warped in the summer heat.

C1 verb /səˈlɪsɪt/

solicit

お願いする

Meaning

to ask for or try to obtain something from someone

Example

The charity is soliciting donations for flood victims.

チャリティは洪水の被害者のために寄付を募っています。

B2 verb /ɪnˈkaʊntər/

encounter

遭遇する / 出会う

Meaning

to unexpectedly meet someone or experience something, especially something difficult or new

Example

During the hike, we encountered a wild bear.

ハイキング中に、私たちは野生のクマに遭遇しました。

B1 verb /skɪp/

skip

スキップする

Meaning

to omit or pass over something; to move lightly or quickly

Example

He decided to skip breakfast and go straight to work.

彼は朝食をスキップして、仕事に直接行くことに決めました。

A1 verb /kætʃ/

catch

キャッチする

Meaning

to grab something that is moving; to get a disease; to understand

Example

Can you catch the ball I'm throwing?

投げているボールをキャッチできますか？

B2 noun ˈtrækɪŋ ˈprɒɡrɛs

tracking progress

進捗追跡

Meaning

The process of monitoring and evaluating advancement towards goals or objectives.

Example

Regular tracking progress helps in achieving long-term goals.

定期的な進捗の追跡は、長期的な目標を達成するのに役立ちます。

A2 noun /θiːf/

Thief

泥棒

Meaning

a person who steals things from others

Example

The thief was caught stealing from the jewelry store.

泥棒は宝石店で盗んでいるところを捕まえられました。

C1 noun /ˌnjʊə.roʊ.plæˈstɪs.ɪ.ti/

neuroplasticity

神経可塑性

Meaning

The brain's ability to reorganize itself by forming new neural connections throughout life.

Example

Neuroplasticity allows the brain to rewire itself after an injury.

ニューロプラスティシティは、脳が怪我の後で再配線できるようにします。

C1 noun səˈfɪʃənsi

sufficiency

十分性

Meaning

The condition of being adequate or enough; adequacy.

Example

The sufficiency of food supply is critical for survival.

食料供給の十分性は生存にとって重要です。

A1 verb /hæv/

have

持っている

Meaning

to possess, own, or hold

Example

They have three children.

彼らは三人の子供がいます。

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 adjective /njuːˈmɛrɪkəl/

numerical

数値的

Meaning

relating to or expressed in numbers

Example

The report provides numerical data on population growth.

その報告書は人口増加に関する数値データを提供しています。

B2 adjective /ɪkˈsprɛsɪv/

expressive

表現力豊かな

Meaning

Effectively conveying thought or feeling.

Example

Her eyes were so expressive that no words were needed.

彼女の目はとても表現力豊かで、言葉は必要なかった。

A2 noun /ˈæl.fə.bɛt/

alphabet

アルファベット

Meaning

a set of letters or symbols in a fixed order used to represent the sounds of a language

Example

Children usually learn the alphabet before learning to read words.

子どもたちはたいてい単語を読む前にアルファベットを学びます。

B2 noun /ɡler/

Glare

怒りのこもった凝視; 強くてまぶしい光

Meaning

a fierce or angry stare; a strong and dazzling light

Example

The teacher's stern glare silenced the noisy students immediately.

先生の厳しい視線は、すぐに騒がしい学生たちを静めました。

B2 noun, verb /sɪn/

sin

罪

Meaning

an immoral act considered to be a transgression against divine law; to commit an offense against religious or moral law

Example

He confessed his sin to the priest.

彼は神父に自分の罪を告白しました。

A2 verb /bleɪm/

blame

非難する

Meaning

to hold responsible for a fault; to find fault with

Example

Don't blame me for the mistake.

間違いを私に責めないでください。

A1 noun /ɡɜːrl/

girl

女の子

Meaning

a female child or young woman

Example

The girl was playing with her friends in the park.

その女の子は公園で友達と遊んでいました。

B1 noun ˈɪmpækt

impact

影響

Meaning

A strong effect or influence; the action of one object coming forcibly into contact with another.

Example

The decision had great impact.

その決定は大きな影響を与えた。

A1 noun /dɔːr/

Door

ドア

Meaning

a movable barrier used to close an entrance to a building or room

Example

Please close the door when you leave the room.

部屋を出るときはドアを閉めてください。

C2 noun /ˈbrɪn.dʒəl/

Brinjal

ナス

Meaning

a large purple vegetable that is white inside; also called eggplant

Example

My mother cooked brinjal curry for lunch.

母は昼食にナスのカレーを作りました。

C2 adjective /prəˈtuːbərənt/

protuberant

突出または膨らんだ

Meaning

Sticking out or bulging.

Example

His protuberant belly showed after the meal.

食事の後、彼の膨らんだ腹が見えた。

C2 noun /ˈiːɒn/ or /ˈiːən/

aeon

Meaning

An indefinitely long period of time; an age or eternity.

Example

Dinosaurs roamed the Earth millions of aeons ago.

B1 adjective /luːs/

loose

緩い

Meaning

not firmly or tightly fixed in place

Example

The screw is loose and needs tightening.

ネジが緩んでいて、締め直す必要があります。

B1 noun /ˈfes.tə.vəl/

Festival

フェスティバル; 祭り;

Meaning

a day or period of celebration, typically for religious reasons; an organized series of concerts, films, etc.

Example

The music festival attracted thousands of visitors from around the world.

音楽フェスティバルは世界中から何千人もの観客を魅了しました。

A2 noun, verb /kɒf/

cough

咳

Meaning

a sudden noisy release of air from the lungs to clear the throat or airway; to expel air suddenly from the lungs with a cough

Example

He has a bad cough and stayed home today.

彼はひどい咳があるので、今日は家にいました。

B1 noun /θroʊt/

Throat

喉; 気管; 首の前部

Meaning

the passage that leads from the back of the mouth to the stomach and lungs; the front part of the neck

Example

He had a sore throat and couldn't speak clearly.

彼は喉が痛くて、はっきりと話すことができませんでした。

C2 verb, adjective /ˈstraɪeɪt/

striate

縞模様にする

Meaning

to mark with stripes or grooves; striped or streaked in appearance

Example

The rock surface was striated by glacial movement.

氷河の動きによって岩石の表面に縞模様ができました。

B2 noun /əkˈnɒlɪdʒmənt/

acknowledgement

承認

Meaning

the act of recognizing or accepting something as true or valid; an expression of gratitude or recognition

Example

She received an acknowledgement for her contribution to the project.

彼女はプロジェクトへの貢献に対して承認を受けた。

C2 noun /əˈnæb.ə.lɪ.zəm/

anabolism

アナボリズム

Meaning

The set of metabolic pathways that construct molecules from smaller units, involving tissue repair and growth.

Example

Anabolism is essential for muscle growth and tissue repair.

アナボリズムは筋肉の成長と組織の修復に不可欠です。

C1 verb /ˈfɜːrmɛnt/

ferment

化学的なプロセスを経て、糖分がアルコールや酸に変換されること; 変化を促進または引き起こすこと

Meaning

to undergo a chemical process where sugars are converted to alcohol or acid; to incite or stir up change

Example

The grapes are left to ferment for several weeks.

ぶどうは数週間発酵させられます。

A1 noun /kəmˈpjuːtə(r)/

computer

コンピュータ

Meaning

an electronic device for storing and processing data

Example

I bought a new computer for my office work.

私はオフィスワークのために新しいコンピュータを購入しました。

C1 noun /krɛst/

crest

頂上

Meaning

the top of a hill, wave, or mountain; a symbol of identity

Example

The hikers reached the crest of the mountain at sunrise.

ハイカーたちは日の出時に山頂に到達しました。

C1 adjective /ˌrɛmɪˈnɪsənt/

reminiscent

思い出させる

Meaning

Tending to remind one of something; suggestive of something in the past.

Example

The smell of rain is reminiscent of my childhood in the village.

雨の匂いは私の村での子供時代を思い出させる。

C2 noun /ˈhɛptɑːrki/

heptarchy

七王国連邦

Meaning

A group of seven rulers or governments, especially the seven Anglo-Saxon kingdoms in early England.

Example

The history book described the heptarchy of Anglo-Saxon England.

歴史書はアングロサクソンのイングランドのヘプターキーを説明していました。

C1 adjective /ʌnˈbraɪdld/

unbridled

抑制のない

Meaning

Uncontrolled and unrestrained.

Example

The protesters showed unbridled enthusiasm for change.

抗議者は変革に対して抑えきれない熱意を示しました。

C1 verb /bɪˈsɛt/

beset

Meaning

to trouble, harass, or attack on all sides

Example

The village was beset by constant floods.

B1 adjective pəˈlɪtɪkəl

political

政治的な

Meaning

Relating to the government or public affairs of a country; relating to politics or political parties.

Example

The political agenda included autonomy.

政治的な議題には自治が含まれていた。

B1 verb /ɪˈstæblɪʃ/

establish

設立する

Meaning

To set up, create, or bring into existence something on a firm basis.

Example

The company plans to establish a new office in Dhaka.

その会社はダッカに新しいオフィスを設立する予定です。

C1 noun /ˌrætɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

Ratification

承認

Meaning

the action of signing or giving formal consent to a treaty, contract, or agreement

Example

The treaty required ratification by both countries' parliaments.

その条約は両国の議会による批准を必要とした。

B1 noun /paɪl/

pile

山積み

Meaning

a large amount of something stacked or placed in a heap

Example

He placed the books in a pile on the table.

彼はテーブルの上に本を山積みにしました。

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。

B1 noun /ˈsɜr.fɪs/

Surface

表面; 上層

Meaning

the outside part or uppermost layer of something

Example

The submarine emerged to the surface of the ocean.

潜水艦は海面に浮かび上がった。