B2 noun ˌel.ɪ.dʒəˈbɪl.ə.ti

eligibility

適格性

Meaning

The state of having the right to do or obtain something through satisfaction of the appropriate conditions.

Example

Eligibility criteria maintain fairness.

適格基準は公平性を維持します。

B2 noun ˌiːkəˈlɒdʒɪkəl ˈbæləns

ecological balance

エコロジカルバランス

Meaning

A state of dynamic equilibrium within a community of organisms.

Example

Maintaining ecological balance is essential for a sustainable planet.

エコロジカルバランスを保つことは、持続可能な惑星にとって不可欠です。

B2 verb /ɪnˈlɑːrdʒ/

enlarge

広げる

Meaning

to make something bigger or increase in size

Example

They decided to enlarge their house.

彼らは家を広げることに決めました。

B2 noun /ˈɛθɪk/

ethic

倫理

Meaning

a set of moral principles, especially ones relating to a particular group, system, or profession

Example

He has a strong work ethic and always meets deadlines.

彼は強い労働倫理を持っており、常に締め切りを守ります。

B2 noun /ˈaɪ.lɪd/

Eyelid

まぶた

Meaning

either of the upper or lower folds of skin that cover the eye when closed

Example

Her eyelids felt heavy with sleep.

彼女のまぶたは眠気で重く感じた。

B2 noun /ˌep.ɪˈdem.ɪk/

Epidemic

流行病

Meaning

a widespread occurrence of an infectious disease in a community

Example

The flu epidemic affected thousands of people across the country.

インフルエンザのエピデミックは全国で何千人もの人々に影響を与えました。

B2 verb /ɪkˈspɛl/

expel

追放する

Meaning

to officially force someone to leave a place or organization

Example

The student was expelled from school for misconduct.

その学生は不正行為で学校から追放されました。

B2 noun /ɪˈfɛktɪvnəs/

effectiveness

効果

Meaning

the degree to which something is successful in producing a desired result.

Example

The effectiveness of the new policy is still being evaluated.

新しい政策の効果はまだ評価中です。

B2 adjective /ɪɡˈzɑːtɪk/

exotic

異国的で魅力的

Meaning

Unusual and attractive because it is from a foreign place or culture.

Example

The garden was filled with exotic plants from tropical countries.

庭は熱帯の国々からのエキゾチックな植物で満たされていました。

B2 noun ɪnˈhɑːns.mənt

enhancement

向上

Meaning

An increase or improvement in quality, value, or extent.

Example

Enhancement of education quality is vital.

教育の質の向上は非常に重要です。

B2 noun /ˈɜːrnər/

earner

稼ぐ人

Meaning

A person who earns money through work or business

Example

She is the primary earner in her family.

彼女は家族の主要な稼ぐ人です。

B2 adjective ˈeθ.ɪ.kəl

ethical

倫理的

Meaning

Relating to moral principles or the branch of knowledge dealing with these.

Example

Ethical considerations guide decisions.

倫理的な考慮が決定を導く。

B2 noun /ˈɛmɪɡrənt/

emigrant

移民

Meaning

A person who leaves their own country to settle permanently in another.

Example

The emigrant started a new life in Canada.

移民はカナダで新しい生活を始めました。

B2 verb /ɪkˈsɛl/

excel

優れる

Meaning

to be exceptionally good at or proficient in an activity or subject

Example

She always tries to excel in her studies.

彼女はいつも勉強で優れた成果を上げようとしています。

B2 noun /ɪkˈses/

Excess

過剰; 余分

Meaning

an amount of something that is more than necessary, permitted, or desirable

Example

The excess food from the party was donated to the local shelter.

パーティーからの余剰食料は地元のシェルターに寄付されました。

B2 noun /ɪˈmɜːrdʒəns/

emergence

出現

Meaning

the process of coming into view, existence, or prominence

Example

The emergence of new technologies has transformed communication.

新しい技術の出現は、コミュニケーションを変革しました。

B2 adverb /ɪˈfɪʃəntli/

efficiently

効率的に

Meaning

in a way that achieves maximum productivity with minimum wasted effort or expense

Example

She managed to complete the task efficiently within the deadline.

彼女は締め切り内に効率的にタスクを完了させました。

B2 verb/noun /ɪɡˈzɪbɪt/

exhibit

展示する

Meaning

To display or show publicly; something put on display.

Example

The museum will exhibit ancient artifacts.

博物館は古代の遺物を展示する予定です。

B2 noun /ɪˈlɛktrɪk drɪl/

Electric drill

電動ドリル

Meaning

A power tool used for drilling holes in various materials

Example

He used an electric drill to make holes in the wall for hanging pictures.

彼は壁に絵を掛けるために電動ドリルを使って穴を開けました。

B2 noun /ˌɛksɪˈkjuːʃən/

execution

実行、遂行

Meaning

the act of carrying out a plan, order, or legal sentence

Example

The success of a project depends on its proper execution.

プロジェクトの成功はその適切な実行に依存します。

B2 verb ˈel.ɪ.veɪt

elevate

高める、上げる、より重要または印象的なレベルに引き上げる

Meaning

To lift to a higher position; to raise to a more important or impressive level.

Example

Good leadership can elevate team performance.

良いリーダーシップはチームのパフォーマンスを高めることができます。

B2 noun /ɪkˈskluːʒən/

exclusion

排除

Meaning

The process or state of being left out or denied access.

Example

The policy led to the exclusion of certain groups.

その政策は特定のグループの排除を招いた。

B2 adjective ɪkˈstɪŋkt

extinct

絶滅

Meaning

No longer in existence; having died out completely.

Example

Some species are becoming extinct due to overfishing.

いくつかの種は過剰な漁業によって絶滅の危機に瀕しています。

B2 noun /ˌɛkskləˈmeɪʃən/

exclamation

感嘆

Meaning

A sudden cry or remark expressing strong emotion or surprise.

Example

She let out an exclamation of joy when she heard the news.

彼女はそのニュースを聞いて、喜びの感嘆を漏らしました。

B2 adverb /ˈiːɡərli/

Eagerly

熱心に; 強い欲望を持って

Meaning

with keen interest or enthusiasm; with great desire

Example

The children eagerly waited for the holiday to begin.

子供たちは休暇が始まるのを熱心に待っていました。

B2 noun /ɪnˈθuziæst/

enthusiast

熱狂的なファン

Meaning

a person who is very interested in a particular activity or subject

Example

He is a football enthusiast and watches every match.

彼はサッカーenthusiastで、毎試合見ています。

B2 verb, adjective /ɪˈlæbəreɪt/ (verb), /ɪˈlæbərət/ (adjective)

elaborate

詳しく説明する / 複雑で詳細なデザイン

Meaning

verb: to explain something in detail; adjective: detailed and complicated in design

Example

She asked him to elaborate on his proposal.

彼女は彼に提案について詳しく説明するように頼んだ。

B2 adjective ɪkˈsplɪsɪt

explicit

明確

Meaning

Stated clearly and in detail, leaving no room for confusion or doubt.

Example

The instructions were explicit, leaving no room for confusion.

指示は明確で、混乱の余地はありませんでした。

B2 noun /ɪˈrʌp.ʃən/

Eruption

火山の噴火

Meaning

a sudden violent occurrence or outburst; volcanic explosion

Example

The volcanic eruption forced thousands of people to evacuate the area.

火山の噴火は、何千人もの人々にその地域から避難するよう強制した。

B2 adjective ˈɛvɪdənt

evident

明白な

Meaning

Clearly seen or understood; obvious.

Example

The result was evident.

結果は明らかだった。

B2 verb /ɪnˈɡeɪdʒɪŋ/

engaging

関与する

Meaning

Participating or becoming involved in; occupying or attracting someone's interest or attention.

Example

Engaging youth in education is essential.

教育に若者を関与させることは重要です。

B2 adjective ˈel.ɪ.dʒə.bəl

eligible

資格がある

Meaning

Having the right to do or obtain something through satisfaction of the appropriate conditions.

Example

Only eligible candidates are considered for appointments.

資格のある候補者のみが任命のために考慮されます。

B2 noun /ˈek.oʊ/

Echo

エコー; 反響

Meaning

a sound that is reflected back; a repetition or imitation

Example

His voice created a clear echo in the empty cathedral.

彼の声は空の大聖堂で明確なエコーを作り出しました。

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。

B2 noun ɪˈmɪʃ.ənz

emissions

排出

Meaning

The production and discharge of something, especially gas, heat, light, or radiation.

Example

Carbon emissions are rising globally.

炭素排出は世界中で増加しています。

B2 verb /ɪmˈpaʊər/

empower

Meaning

To give someone the power or authority to do something; to make someone stronger or more confident.

Example

Education can empower people to improve their lives.

B2 adverb /ɪkˈstɛnsɪvli/

extensively

広範囲に

Meaning

in a thorough or wide-ranging manner

Example

She traveled extensively across Europe for her research.

彼女は研究のためにヨーロッパを広範囲に旅行しました。

B2 noun /ɪɡˌzædʒ.əˈreɪ.ʃən/

Exaggeration

誇張

Meaning

a statement that represents something as better or worse than it really is

Example

His story about the fish he caught was clearly an exaggeration.

彼が捕まえた魚についての話は明らかに誇張だった。

B2 verb ɪˈmɜːdʒɪz

emerges

現れる

Meaning

To come forth, appear, or arise from something

Example

A major health crisis emerges from pollution.

重大な健康危機が汚染から現れる。

B2 adjective ˌiːvəˈluːʃənəri

evolutionary

進化的

Meaning

Relating to or denoting the gradual development of something, especially from a simple to a more complex form.

Example

The evolutionary changes in species are fascinating.

種の進化的変化は魅力的です。

B2 noun ɪˈfɪʃ.ən.si

efficiency

効率

Meaning

The state or quality of being efficient; achieving maximum productivity with minimum wasted effort or expense.

Example

Efficiency in communication is crucial for businesses.

コミュニケーションにおける効率はビジネスにとって重要です。

B2 noun /ɪˈsteɪt/

estate

Meaning

A large area of land, property, or possessions owned by someone, often including a big house.

Example

The family owned a large estate in the countryside.

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。

B2 adjective /ɪkˈskluːdɪd/

Excluded

除外された; 追放された

Meaning

not included; left out; barred from participation

Example

He felt excluded from the group activities and conversations.

彼はグループ活動や会話から除外されたと感じていた。

B2 verb /ɪmˈbɑːrk/

embark

乗り出す

Meaning

to begin a journey, project, or activity

Example

She decided to embark on a new career in medicine.

彼女は医学の新しいキャリアを始める決断を下しました。

B2 verb /ɪmˈbɑːrkɪŋ/

embarking

旅行を始める

Meaning

Beginning a journey or enterprise.

Example

The group is embarking on a long journey.

グループは長い旅行を始めるところです。

B2 noun /ˈaɪ.saɪt/

Eyesight

視力

Meaning

the ability to see; vision

Example

Regular eye checkups are important for maintaining good eyesight.

定期的な目の検査は良い視力を維持するために重要です。

B2 verb /ɪˈlɛkt/

elect

選ぶ

Meaning

To choose someone for a position or office by voting.

Example

The citizens elected a new president.

市民は新しい大統領を選びました。

B2 verb /ɪˈvɑːlv/

evolve

Meaning

to develop gradually, especially into a more complex or advanced state

Example

Over time, the company evolved into a global brand.

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。

B2 adjective /ɪɡˈzɔː.stɪd/

exhausted

疲れ果てた

Meaning

Extremely tired; having no energy left.

Example

Feeling exhausted after waking up is common.

目が覚めた後に疲れ果てたと感じるのはよくあることです。

B2 noun /ɪkˈspen.dɪ.tʃər/

expenditure

支出

Meaning

The action of spending funds; an amount of money spent.

Example

Managing expenditure is critical for budgeting.

支出の管理は予算編成において重要です。

B2 verb /ɪnˈkʌmpəs/

encompass

網羅する

Meaning

To include comprehensively; to surround or encircle.

Example

The project will encompass all aspects of rural development.

そのプロジェクトは農村開発のすべての側面を網羅します。

B2 adverb /ɪkˈstɜrnəli/

externally

外見上

Meaning

in a way that relates to the outer surface or outside appearance

Example

The building appeared externally modern, but inside it was quite old-fashioned.

建物は外見上は現代的に見えたが、中はかなり古風だった。

B2 adverb /ɪkˈskluːsɪvli/

exclusively

独占的に

Meaning

only; not shared with others

Example

This service is available exclusively to premium members.

このサービスはプレミアムメンバーのみが利用できます。

B2 noun /ˌɛvəˈluːʃən/

evolution

進化

Meaning

the gradual development of something, especially from a simple to a more complex form

Example

The theory of evolution explains how species change over time.

進化論は、種が時間とともにどのように変化するかを説明しています。

B2 noun /ɪnˈdɔːrs.mənt/

endorsement

支持

Meaning

A public or official statement of support or approval.

Example

The celebrity's endorsement increased the product's sales.

セレブの後援により製品の販売が増加しました。

B2 verb ɪmˈpaʊərɪŋ

empowering

権限を与える

Meaning

Giving someone the authority or power to do something; making someone stronger and more confident.

Example

Empowering children can lead to societal progress.

子供たちに権限を与えることは、社会的進歩につながる可能性があります。

B2 verb /ɪˈmɪt/

emit

放出する

Meaning

to send out something such as light, heat, sound, or gas

Example

The factory emits smoke into the atmosphere.

工場は大気中に煙を排出します。

B2 adjective /ɪkˌsperɪˈmentl/

experimental

実験的

Meaning

based on untested ideas or techniques; relating to experiments or testing

Example

The scientists developed an experimental drug to treat cancer.

科学者たちは癌を治療するために実験的な薬を開発しました。

B2 noun /ɪˈkweɪʒən/

equation

方程式

Meaning

a mathematical statement that shows the equality of two expressions

Example

He solved the equation to find the value of x.

彼はxの値を見つけるために方程式を解いた。

B2 verb /ɪˈvæljueɪt/

evaluate

評価する

Meaning

To assess or judge the value, quality, or significance of something.

Example

The teacher will evaluate the students’ projects tomorrow.

教師は明日学生のプロジェクトを評価します。

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。

B2 adjective /ˈɛv.ə.ɡriːn/

evergreen

常緑

Meaning

Remaining green and functional throughout the year; not shedding leaves seasonally.

Example

Evergreen trees like pine and fir stay green year-round.

松やモミの木のような常緑樹は一年中緑を保ちます。

B2 noun /ˈet.ɪ.kət/

Etiquette

エチケット

Meaning

the customary code of polite behavior in society or among members of a particular profession

Example

Proper etiquette requires standing when a lady enters the room.

適切なエチケットは、女性が部屋に入るときに立ち上がることを求めます。

B2 adjective /ɪˈtɜː.nəl/

Eternal

永遠の; 無限の; 不朽の; 永久の

Meaning

lasting or existing forever; without end or beginning; everlasting

Example

Their love seemed eternal and unbreakable.

彼らの愛は永遠で壊れないように見えました。

B2 verb /ɪnˈroʊl/

enrol

登録する

Meaning

To officially register or sign up for a course, program, or membership

Example

She decided to enrol in a language course to improve her skills.

彼女はスキルを向上させるために語学コースに登録することに決めた。

B2 verb /ɪnˈtaɪtəl/

entitle

権利を与える

Meaning

to give someone the right to have or do something

Example

Employees are entitled to receive paid holidays.

従業員は有給休暇を受ける権利があります。

B2 noun /ɪnˈfɔːrsmənt/

enforcement

法執行

Meaning

the act of making sure that laws or rules are followed

Example

The police are responsible for law enforcement.

警察は法執行の責任があります。

B2 noun /ˌekspləˈreɪʃən/

exploration

探査

Meaning

the action of traveling through or studying an area to learn more about it

Example

Space exploration has expanded our understanding of the universe.

宇宙探査は私たちの宇宙に対する理解を広げました。

B2 verb /ɪˈmɜːrdʒ/

emerge

Meaning

to come into view or become apparent; to arise or appear from something

Example

New opportunities will emerge as the industry grows.

B2 adjective /ˌiːkəˈnɒmɪkl/

economical

経済的

Meaning

Careful in the use of resources; providing good value or efficiency.

Example

Driving a hybrid car is economical in the long run.

ハイブリッド車を運転することは長期的には経済的です。

B2 noun /ˈen.tə.praɪz/

Enterprise

企業、特に大胆で複雑なプロジェクト

Meaning

a project or undertaking, especially a bold or complex one

Example

The space exploration enterprise required years of planning and preparation.

宇宙探査企業には何年もの計画と準備が必要でした。

B2 adjective /ˈed.ɪ.bəl/

Edible

食べられる

Meaning

safe to eat; suitable for consumption

Example

Only edible mushrooms should be used in cooking.

料理には食べられるキノコのみを使用してください。

B2 verb /ɪnˈfɔːrs/

enforce

施行する

Meaning

to make sure that a rule, law, or policy is obeyed

Example

The police are responsible for enforcing the law.

警察は法律を施行する責任があります。

B2 verb /ɪˈvækjueɪt/

evacuate

避難する

Meaning

To remove people from a dangerous place to safety.

Example

The residents were ordered to evacuate the building after the fire alarm.

火災警報後、住民は建物から避難するよう命じられました。

B2 adjective /ɪkˈsten.sɪv/

Extensive

広範囲の; 大規模な; 広い

Meaning

covering or affecting a large area; comprehensive; wide-ranging

Example

The company conducted extensive research before launching the new product.

企業は新しい製品を発売する前に広範囲の研究を行いました。

B2 noun ˈekwɪti

equity

エクイティ

Meaning

The value of the shares issued by a company.

Example

Owning equity in a company can yield significant returns.

会社の株式を所有することは、重要なリターンをもたらす可能性があります。

B2 verb /ˈɛmɪˌɡreɪt/

emigrate

移住する

Meaning

To leave one's own country in order to settle permanently in another.

Example

Many people emigrated from Europe to America in the 19th century.

多くの人々は19世紀にヨーロッパからアメリカに移住しました。

B2 noun ˈiːkoʊˌtʊrɪzəm

Eco-tourism

エコツーリズム

Meaning

A form of tourism involving responsible travel to natural areas that conserves the environment and improves the well-being of local people.

Example

Eco-tourism promotes responsible travel to natural areas.

エコツーリズムは自然地域への責任ある旅行を促進します。

B2 verb ˈɛkəʊd

echoed

反響する

Meaning

To repeat or resound; to be reminiscent of something.

Example

The words of gratitude echoed in his heart.

感謝の言葉が彼の心に反響した。

B2 noun ˈiː.kəʊˌsɪs.təm

ecosystem

エコシステム

Meaning

A biological community of interacting organisms and their physical environment.

Example

A balanced ecosystem is crucial for environmental sustainability.

バランスの取れたエコシステムは、環境の持続可能性にとって重要です。

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。

B2 verb /ɪɡˈzædʒəˌreɪt/

exaggerate

誇張する

Meaning

to describe something as better, worse, or more important than it really is

Example

He tends to exaggerate his achievements.

彼は自分の業績を誇張しがちだ。

B2 adjective /ˈiːtəbl̩/

eatable

食べられる

Meaning

suitable or safe for eating

Example

The berries are not only eatable but also quite tasty.

そのベリーは食べられるだけでなく、かなりおいしいです。

B2 adjective ɪkˈsep.ʃən.əl

exceptional

卓越した

Meaning

Unusually good; outstanding; forming an exception; not typical.

Example

Exceptional talent drives innovation.

卓越した才能が革新を促進する。

B2 adjective ˌiːkəˈlɒdʒɪkəl

ecological

エコロジカル

Meaning

Relating to ecology or the environment.

Example

Deforestation threatens the ecological balance of the planet.

森林伐採は地球の生態学的バランスを脅かしています。

B2 noun /ˈɜːθ.wɜːm/

Earth-worm

ミミズ

Meaning

a segmented worm that lives in soil and helps decompose organic matter

Example

The gardener was happy to find many earthworms in the soil.

庭師は土壌でたくさんのミミズを見つけて喜んでいました。

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。

B2 verb /ɛksˈheɪl/

exhale

息を吐く

Meaning

to breathe out air from the lungs

Example

She slowly exhaled after holding her breath.

彼女は息を止めた後、ゆっくりと息を吐き出した。

B2 noun /ˈɛntəti/

entity

実体

Meaning

something that exists as a single and complete unit; an organization or being

Example

The new company will operate as a separate legal entity.

新しい会社は別個の法的実体として運営されます。

B2 verb /ɪnˈdeɪndʒər/

endanger

危険にさらす

Meaning

To put someone or something at risk or in danger.

Example

Cutting down forests can endanger many species of animals.

森林伐採は多くの動物の種を危険にさらす可能性があります。

B2 noun /ɪkˈspəʊʒər/

exposure

曝露

Meaning

the state of being exposed to contact with something, especially harmful

Example

Prolonged exposure to the sun can damage your skin.

長時間太陽に曝されると、肌にダメージを与えることがあります。

B2 adjective /ɪkˈsɛntrɪk/

eccentric

奇抜な

Meaning

unconventional and slightly strange in behavior or appearance

Example

The artist was known for his eccentric style.

そのアーティストは奇抜なスタイルで知られていた。

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。

B2 adjective /ɪˈlæs.tɪk/

Elastic

弾力性

Meaning

able to stretch and return to original shape; flexible; adaptable

Example

The elastic band can stretch and return to its original shape.

弾力性のあるバンドは伸びて元の形に戻ります。

B2 verb /ɪkˈsiːd/

exceed

超える

Meaning

to go beyond a limit or expectation

Example

The athlete exceeded everyone's expectations by winning the gold medal.

アスリートは金メダルを獲得することで皆の期待を超えました。

B2 noun /ˌek.əˈnɒm.ɪk səˌsteɪ.nəˈbɪl.ə.ti/

economic sustainability

経済の持続可能性

Meaning

The ability of an economy to support a defined level of economic production indefinitely.

Example

Economic sustainability drives long-term growth.

経済の持続可能性は長期的な成長を促進する。

B2 noun /ɪmˈbærəsmənt/

embarrassment

恥ずかしさ

Meaning

a feeling of self-consciousness, shame, or awkwardness

Example

Her face turned red with embarrassment after the mistake.

彼女は間違いを犯した後、恥ずかしさで顔が赤くなった。

B2 verb /ɪnˈroʊl/

enroll

登録する

Meaning

to officially join or register in a school, course, or organization

Example

He decided to enroll in a computer programming course.

彼はコンピュータプログラミングのコースに登録することを決めました。

B2 noun /iˈkɒl.ə.dʒi/

ecology

生態学

Meaning

the study of how living things interact with each other and their environment

Example

Ecology helps us understand how pollution affects animals and plants.

エコロジーは、汚染が動物や植物にどのように影響するかを理解する手助けをします。

B2 noun ˈikoʊ ˈfrɛndli tɛkˈnɑləʤiz

eco-friendly technologies

エコフレンドリー技術

Meaning

Technologies that are designed to minimize environmental impact and promote sustainability.

Example

Eco-friendly technologies can mitigate pollution.

エコフレンドリー技術は汚染を軽減することができます。

B2 verb /ɪmˈbreɪs/

embrace

抱きしめる

Meaning

to hold someone closely in your arms; to accept willingly

Example

She embraced her friend at the airport.

彼女は空港で友達を抱きしめました。

B2 verb /ɪɡˈzɔːst/

exhaust

疲れさせる

Meaning

to tire out completely; to use up resources

Example

The long journey exhausted the children.

長い旅が子供たちを疲れさせた。

B2 noun /iːz/

Ease

容易さ; 快適さ

Meaning

absence of difficulty or effort; comfort and relaxation

Example

After years of practice, she played the piano with great ease.

何年もの練習の後、彼女はピアノを大きな容易さで弾いた。

B2 adjective /ɪkˈsploʊsɪv/

explosive

爆発的

Meaning

able to cause an explosion; likely to burst out suddenly

Example

The situation became explosive after the argument.

議論の後、状況は爆発的になった。

B2 noun ɪˌlɪm.ɪˈneɪ.ʃən

elimination

排除

Meaning

The complete removal or destruction of something.

Example

The elimination of emissions is a priority.

排出の排除は優先事項です。

B2 verb /ɪnˈvɪʒən/

envision

想像する

Meaning

to imagine or picture something in the future; to visualize a possibility or goal

Example

She envisions a world where everyone has equal access to education.

彼女はすべての人が平等に教育を受けられる世界を想像しています。

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。

B2 noun ˈɛmpəθi

empathy

共感

Meaning

The ability to understand and share the feelings of another person.

Example

Empathy helps students connect with society.

共感は学生が社会とつながるのを助けます。

B2 adjective /ɪˈkwɪv.ə.lənt/

Equivalent

等価; 同等

Meaning

equal in value, amount, function, or meaning; having the same effect or result

Example

This amount is equivalent to ten dollars.

この金額は10ドルに相当します。

B2 verb /ɪkˈskleɪm/

exclaim

叫ぶ

Meaning

to cry out suddenly in surprise, strong emotion, or excitement

Example

She exclaimed with joy when she saw the gift.

彼女はプレゼントを見て喜びの声を上げた。

B2 verb /ɪkˈstrækt/

extract

抽出する

Meaning

to remove or take out something, often with effort

Example

The dentist had to extract the damaged tooth.

歯医者は損傷した歯を抜かなければならなかった。

B2 verb /ɪnˈteɪl/

entail

Meaning

to involve something as a necessary or inevitable part or consequence

Example

The job will entail a lot of travel across the country.

B2 noun /ˈem.ər.əld/

Emerald

エメラルド

Meaning

a bright green precious stone used in jewelry

Example

The emerald necklace sparkled in the sunlight.

エメラルドのネックレスは太陽の光で輝いていました。

B2 verb /ɪˈnækt/

enact

制定する

Meaning

to make into law; to perform or act out

Example

The government decided to enact a new policy on education.

政府は教育に関する新しい政策を制定することを決定しました。

B2 adverb /ɪˈsɛnʃəli/

essentially

本質的に

Meaning

Used to emphasize the basic or fundamental nature of something.

Example

The two plans are essentially the same.

その2つの計画は本質的に同じです。

B2 noun /ˈaɪ.bɔːl/

Eyeball

眼球

Meaning

the round part of the eye within the eyelids and socket

Example

The doctor examined his eyeball carefully.

医者は彼のアイボールを注意深く調べました。

B2 noun /ɪˈstæblɪʃmənt/

establishment

設立

Meaning

An organization, business, or system; the act of setting something up.

Example

The restaurant is a new establishment in town.

レストランは町の新しい設立です。

B2 verb /ɪˈlɪmɪneɪt/

eliminate

排除

Meaning

To completely remove or get rid of something.

Example

Eliminate time-wasting habits.

時間を無駄にする習慣を排除してください。

B2 noun /ˌɛdɪˈtɔːriəl/

editorial

社説

Meaning

A newspaper article expressing the opinion of the editor or publisher.

Example

The newspaper published an editorial criticizing government policy.

新聞は政府の政策を批判する社説を発表しました。