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C2 verb /ɪnˈkʌmbər/

encumber

負担をかける
Meaning
to burden or weigh down something, making it difficult to move or progress
Example
She was encumbered by the heavy luggage during her journey.
彼女は旅行中に重い荷物に負担を感じていました。
A1 adverb /ˈevər/

Ever

いつでも; 常に; どんな方法でも
Meaning
at any time; always; in any way
Example
Have you ever been to Paris?
あなたはパリに行ったことがありますか？
C1 noun /ˈiːɡətɪst/

egotist

自己中心的な人
Meaning
A person who is excessively self-centered or talks too much about themselves.
Example
The egotist dominated the conversation by talking only about his own achievements.
その自己中心的な人は自分の成功だけについて話していた。
C2 adjective /ˌeθ.noʊˈsen.trɪk/

ethnocentric

エスノセントリック
Meaning
evaluating other cultures according to the standards of one's own culture
Example
His ethnocentric attitude made it hard for him to appreciate foreign traditions.
彼のエスノセントリックな態度は、外国の伝統を評価するのを難しくしました。
B2 adjective /ˌɛm.pəˈθɛ.tɪk/

empathetic

共感的
Meaning
Showing ability to understand and share feelings of others.
Example
She was empathetic towards her friend's struggles.
彼女は友人の苦しみに共感的でした。
C2 adjective ˈen.də.krɪn

endocrine

内分泌
Meaning
Relating to or denoting glands that secrete hormones directly into the blood.
Example
The endocrine system regulates metabolism and growth.
内分泌系は代謝と成長を調節します。
C1 verb /ɪˈdʒektɪd/

ejected

eject
Meaning
to force someone or something to leave a place; to push or throw something out forcefully
Example
The pilot was ejected from the aircraft during the emergency.
パイロットは緊急時に飛行機から eject されました。
B1 noun /ˌek.spləˈneɪ.ʃən/

Explanation

説明; 明確化;
Meaning
a statement or account that makes something clear; clarification of meaning
Example
The teacher gave a detailed explanation of the complex mathematical concept.
教師は複雑な数学的概念の詳細な説明を行った。
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。
B1 adjective /ɪˈsɛnʃəl/

essential

必要不可欠
Meaning
Absolutely necessary; extremely important.
Example
Water is essential for life.
水は生命にとって必要不可欠です。
C1 noun /ˌiː.kəˈnɒm.ɪk dɪˈspær.ɪ.ti/

Economic Disparity

経済的不平等
Meaning
The unequal distribution of income and opportunity between different groups in society.
Example
Addressing economic disparity is crucial for social stability.
経済的不平等に対処することは、社会的安定にとって重要です。
C2 verb /ɪˈmæskjʊleɪt/

emasculate

無力化する
Meaning
To make someone weaker or less effective; to deprive of strength or vigor.
Example
The constant criticism emasculated his confidence.
絶え間ない批判が彼の自信を削弱した。
C2 adjective /ɪkˈstɛnsəbl/

extensible

拡張可能
Meaning
able to be extended; capable of expansion.
Example
The software is designed to be extensible with new features.
そのソフトウェアは新しい機能で拡張可能なように設計されています。
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。
C1 verb /ɪˈnʌnsieɪt/

enunciate

明確に発音する
Meaning
to pronounce words clearly; to express an idea clearly
Example
The teacher asked him to enunciate each word.
先生は彼に各単語を明確に発音するように頼んだ。
C2 verb /ˈɛkspieɪt/

expiate

Meaning
to make amends for guilt or wrongdoing
Example
He tried to expiate his crime by helping the poor.
C1 verb /ɪkˈskriːt/

excrete

排泄する
Meaning
to eliminate waste matter from the body
Example
Humans excrete carbon dioxide through breathing.
人間は呼吸を通じて二酸化炭素を排出します。
C2 noun ˌiːkwəˈnɪməti

equanimity

心の平静、冷静さ、バランス、特に困難な状況下で
Meaning
Mental calmness, composure, and evenness of temper, especially in a difficult situation.
Example
She handled the news with remarkable equanimity.
彼女はそのニュースを驚くべき冷静さで対処した。
C2 verb /ɛmˈbɔs/

emboss

浮き彫りにする
Meaning
to decorate a surface with a raised design or pattern
Example
The invitation card was embossed with golden letters.
招待状は金色の文字でエンボスされていました。
C2 noun /ɪˈfrʌntəri/

effrontery

厚顔無恥または大胆な態度
Meaning
shameless or rude boldness
Example
He had the effrontery to lie even when caught red-handed.
彼は赤手で捕まった後でも嘘をつく厚顔無恥さを持っていた。
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。
C1 adjective /ɪɡˈzɔːr.bɪ.tənt/

exorbitant

法外な
Meaning
Unreasonably high in price or cost; excessive.
Example
The hotel charged an exorbitant price for a basic room.
ホテルは基本的な部屋に法外な価格を請求しました。
C2 noun /ˈɛpəʊd/

epode

抒情詩の一形式
Meaning
A form of lyric poem written in couplets, often following a strophe and antistrophe in classical Greek poetry.
Example
The poet concluded his ode with a striking epode.
詩人は印象的なエポードでオードを締めくくった。
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。
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。
C2 adjective /ˈɛkstənt/

extant

現存する
Meaning
Still in existence; surviving.
Example
Only a few manuscripts from the ancient library are extant.
古代の図書館からのわずかな手稿が現存しています。
A1 number /ɪˈlɛvən/

eleven

十一
Meaning
the number after ten and before twelve; 11
Example
There are eleven students in the classroom.
教室には十一人の学生がいます。
C1 adjective ɪkˈskwɪzɪt

exquisite

精緻
Meaning
Extremely beautiful and delicate.
Example
The exquisite craftsmanship of the watch made it a collector's item.
その時計の精巧な職人技がそれをコレクターアイテムにした。
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 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。
C2 adjective /ɪkˌstɛmpəˈreɪniəs/

extemporaneous

準備なしで行う
Meaning
Spoken or done without preparation.
Example
He gave an extemporaneous speech at the meeting.
彼は会議で即興のスピーチをしました。
C1 adjective /ɪˈstiːmd/

Esteemed

尊敬される
Meaning
respected and admired; held in high regard
Example
He is an esteemed professor at the university.
彼は大学で尊敬されている教授です。
C2 verb /ˈɛdɪfaɪ/

edify

Meaning
To instruct or improve someone morally or intellectually.
Example
Good books can both entertain and edify the reader.
C2 noun /ɪˌpɪstəˈmɒlədʒɪst/

epistemologist

認識論者
Meaning
A scholar or expert who studies the nature, sources, and limits of knowledge.
Example
The epistemologist debated how humans can truly know anything with certainty.
エピステモロジストは、人間がどのようにして確実に何かを知ることができるかについて議論しました。
B1 adjective /ˈiːvəl/

evil

邪悪
Meaning
Profoundly immoral and wicked.
Example
They believed the villain was the embodiment of evil.
彼らは悪役が邪悪の具現であると信じていた。
B1 verb /ˈɛstɪˌmeɪt/

estimate

見積もる
Meaning
To roughly calculate or judge the value, number, quantity, or extent of something.
Example
The engineer estimated the cost of the project at $5 million.
エンジニアはプロジェクトのコストを500万ドルと見積もりました。
C1 noun /ˈɛdɪfɪs/

edifice

建物
Meaning
A large, impressive building or structure.
Example
The museum is an impressive edifice in the city center.
その博物館は市内中心部の印象的な建物です。
B1 adverb /ɪˈfɛktɪvli/

effectively

効果的に
Meaning
in a way that produces the desired result; efficiently and successfully
Example
The team worked together effectively to finish the project on time.
チームはプロジェクトを時間通りに終わらせるために効果的に一緒に働きました。
B2 adjective /ɪnˈdjʊər.ɪŋ/

Enduring

持続的な; 永続的な; 長期間続く
Meaning
lasting; permanent; continuing for a long time
Example
Their enduring friendship lasted for decades.
彼らの持続的な友情は数十年続きました。
C2 noun /ɪkˌsprəʊ.priˈeɪ.ʃən/

expropriation

収用
Meaning
The act of government taking private property, also known as confiscation, nationalization, or seizure.
Example
The land expropriation led to disputes among landowners.
土地の収用は土地所有者間で争いを引き起こしました。
A1 pronoun /ˈɛvrɪθɪŋ/

everything

すべて
Meaning
all things; the whole lot
Example
He packed everything in his suitcase.
彼はすべてをスーツケースに詰め込んだ。
C2 verb /ˈɛnərˌveɪt/

enervate

弱体化する
Meaning
To weaken or drain someone of strength or vitality.
Example
The long hours of work enervated him.
長時間の労働が彼を弱体化させた。
B1 noun /ɪnˈdʒɔɪmənt/

enjoyment

楽しみ
Meaning
the state or process of taking pleasure or satisfaction in something
Example
She felt great enjoyment while reading her favorite book.
彼女はお気に入りの本を読んでいるとき、大きな楽しみを感じた。
C1 noun /ɪkˈspæns/

expanse

広大な地域
Meaning
a wide, open area of land, sea, or sky
Example
The desert is a vast expanse of sand and rock.
砂漠は広大な砂と岩の地域です。
C2 adjective /ˈɛdɪfaɪɪŋ/

edifying

啓発的な
Meaning
Providing moral or intellectual instruction or enlightenment.
Example
The documentary was both entertaining and edifying.
そのドキュメンタリーは、エンターテイメントと啓発の両方を兼ね備えていました。
C2 adjective /ɪkˈspɒzɪtəri/

expository

説明的
Meaning
intended to explain or describe something
Example
The teacher gave an expository lecture on the topic.
先生はそのトピックについて説明的な講義をしました。
C1 noun /ˈiːɡoʊˌtɪzəm/

egotism

エゴイズム
Meaning
The practice of talking and thinking about oneself excessively because of an inflated sense of self-importance.
Example
His constant boasting revealed his egotism.
彼の絶え間ない自慢は、彼のエゴティズムを明らかにした。
C1 adjective /ˈɜːrθi/

earthy

土のような / シンプル
Meaning
resembling or suggestive of earth or soil; simple, natural, and sometimes coarse
Example
The dish had a rich, earthy flavor from the mushrooms.
その料理はきのこからの豊かな土のような味がしました。
C1 verb /ɪnˈkæp.sjʊ.leɪt/

encapsulate

要約する
Meaning
To express the essential features of something succinctly; to summarize or contain within.
Example
The introduction should encapsulate the main points of the article.
導入部は記事の主なポイントを要約するべきです。
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 /ˈɛmbəsi/

embassy

大使館
Meaning
the official residence or offices of an ambassador
Example
He works at the French embassy in Dhaka.
彼はダッカのフランス大使館で働いています。
A2 noun /ɪksˈtʃeɪndʒ/

Exchange

交換
Meaning
an act of giving one thing and receiving another in return
Example
The exchange of gifts is a common tradition during the holidays.
贈り物の交換は休日に一般的な伝統です。
C2 verb /ɪkˈspɒstjʊleɪt/

expostulate

反対する
Meaning
to express strong disapproval or disagreement
Example
She expostulated with her friend about the risky decision.
彼女は友人に対してリスクのある決定について反対しました。
A2 adjective /ˈemp.ti/

Empty

空っぽ; 内容なし
Meaning
containing nothing; vacant; without contents
Example
The glass is empty and needs to be refilled.
グラスは空っぽで、再び満たす必要があります。
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。
C1 verb ɪˈluːd

elude

逃れる
Meaning
Evade or escape from, typically in a skillful or cunning way; avoid being caught.
Example
The thief managed to elude the police.
泥棒は警察から逃げることに成功した。
C2 verb /ˈɛksplɪkeɪt/

explicate

説明する
Meaning
to make an idea or principle clear by explaining it in detail
Example
The professor tried to explicate the theory of relativity for his students.
教授は学生たちに相対性理論を説明しようとしました。
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。
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 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。
C1 adjective ɪˌlektrəʊmæɡˈnetɪk

electromagnetic

電磁的
Meaning
Relating to both electricity and magnetism or their interaction.
Example
Electromagnetic forces repel protons.
電磁力は陽子を反発させる。
C1 verb /ɛmˈbɛzəl/

embezzle

Meaning
to steal or misuse money or property entrusted to one's care
Example
The accountant was arrested for embezzling company funds.
C1 noun ɪˈveɪ.ʒən

evasion

回避
Meaning
The practice of avoiding or escaping from something, especially responsibility or duty.
Example
His evasion of responsibilities frustrated his colleagues.
彼の責任回避は同僚を苛立たせました。
B1 noun ɪˈməʊʃənz

emotions

感情
Meaning
Strong feelings deriving from one's circumstances, mood, or relationships with others.
Example
Emotions ran high during the protests.
抗議の間、感情は高まりました。
B2 verb ˈeksɪkjuːt

execute

実行する
Meaning
To carry out or put into effect a plan, order, or course of action.
Example
NASA plans to execute the mission in three phases.
NASAは三段階でミッションを実行する計画です。
A1 noun /aɪ/

Eye

目; 視力
Meaning
the organ of sight; the ability to see
Example
Her eyes sparkled with joy.
彼女の目は喜びで輝いていた。
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。
B1 noun /ɪkˈsep.ʃən/

Exception

例外
Meaning
a person or thing that is excluded from a general statement or does not follow a rule
Example
Most students passed the exam, with the exception of a few who were absent.
ほとんどの学生は試験に合格しましたが、例外的に数人の欠席者がいました。
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。
C2 noun /ˈɛpɪtɑːf/

epitaph

墓碑銘
Meaning
A short text written on a tombstone in memory of the deceased.
Example
The gravestone bore an epitaph honoring the soldier’s bravery.
墓石にはその兵士の勇気を讃える墓碑銘が刻まれていた。
C1 noun /ɪmˈbɑː.ɡoʊ/

embargo

貿易禁止
Meaning
A trade ban, restriction, or prohibition imposed by a government or international organization on a country.
Example
The UN imposed an embargo on arms exports.
国連は武器輸出に対して禁輸を課しました。
B1 adjective /ˌɛdjuˈkeɪʃənl/

educational

教育的な
Meaning
Relating to the provision of education or having an educative effect.
Example
The journey was an educational experience.
その旅行は教育的な経験でした。
C1 verb /ˈɛm.jʊˌleɪt/

emulate

模倣する
Meaning
to imitate someone or something with the intent to equal or surpass
Example
Young athletes often emulate their idols.
若いアスリートはよく自分のアイドルを模倣します。
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。
C1 verb /ɪmˈbrɔɪdər/

embroider

刺繍
Meaning
to decorate fabric with patterns using a needle and thread
Example
She embroidered flowers on the pillowcase.
彼女は枕カバーに花を刺繍した。
C1 verb /ˈɛkˌsaɪz/

excise

切除する
Meaning
to cut out or remove completely, often by surgery
Example
The surgeon excised the tumor successfully.
外科医は腫瘍を成功裏に切除しました。
B1 verb ɪkˈspændɪd

expanded

拡大された
Meaning
Made or become larger or more extensive.
Example
Expanded opportunities in education can transform lives.
教育における拡大された機会は、人生を変えることができます。
C1 noun /ˈiːɡoʊɪst/

egoist

エゴイスト
Meaning
A person who is excessively concerned with themselves; someone who believes in or practices egoism.
Example
She avoided him because he was a selfish egoist.
彼女は彼を避けていた、なぜなら彼は利己的なエゴイストだったから。
B1 noun /ɪkˈspens/

Expense

費用; 支出;
Meaning
the cost required for something; money spent on something
Example
The travel expense for the business trip was covered by the company.
出張費用は会社が負担しました。
B1 verb /ɪmˈplɔɪ/

employ

雇う
Meaning
to hire someone to do a job; to use something effectively
Example
The company plans to employ more engineers next year.
その会社は来年、もっと多くのエンジニアを雇う予定です。
C2 adverb /ɪkˈstem.pɔːr/

Extempore

即興の；即席の；準備なしの
Meaning
without preparation; spontaneously; improvised
Example
The speaker delivered an impressive extempore speech at the conference.
スピーカーは会議で印象的な即興のスピーチを行いました。
C1 adjective /ˈɪəri/

eerie

不気味
Meaning
Strange and frightening in a mysterious way.
Example
The abandoned house had an eerie silence.
放棄された家には不気味な静けさがあった。
C1 verb /ɜːr/

err

誤る
Meaning
to make a mistake or be incorrect
Example
To err is human, to forgive divine.
誤ることは人間にとって自然なことであり、許すことは神聖である。
A1 noun/adjective /ˈɪŋɡlɪʃ/

english

英語
Meaning
The language of England, widely spoken around the world; relating to England or its people.
Example
She is learning English to study abroad.
彼女は海外で勉強するために英語を学んでいます。
B2 adjective ɪˈvɒlvɪŋ

evolving

進化する
Meaning
Developing gradually, especially from a simple to a more complex form; changing and developing.
Example
Education plays a role in evolving societal norms.
教育は社会的規範の進化において役割を果たします。
B1 noun ɪˈkwɒl.ə.ti

equality

平等
Meaning
The state of being equal, especially in status, rights, and opportunities.
Example
Equality in education is a key goal.
教育における平等は重要な目標です。
B2 noun /ˈen.ə.dʒi sɪˈkjʊə.rɪ.ti/

energy security

エネルギーの安全保障
Meaning
The reliable availability of energy sources at an affordable price for a nation or region.
Example
Energy security ensures consistent supply.
エネルギーセキュリティは一貫した供給を確保します。
C1 verb /ɪˈdʒɛkt/

eject

追い出す
Meaning
to force someone or something out, usually from a place or position
Example
The referee had to eject the player for unsportsmanlike behavior.
レフェリーはアンスポーツマンライクな行為で選手を追い出さなければならなかった。
B1 noun /ˈiː.tɪŋ ˈhæb.ɪts/

eating habits

食習慣
Meaning
A person's usual pattern and preferences in food consumption.
Example
Developing good eating habits leads to better health.
良い食習慣を身につけることは、健康に良い影響を与える。
C1 noun /ɪkˈstræv.ə.ɡəns/

Extravagance

過度の支出; 無駄遣い
Meaning
lack of restraint in spending money; excessive expense
Example
The wedding celebration was criticized for its unnecessary extravagance.
結婚式の祝賀は、その不必要な贅沢で批判されました。
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 ˌen.dʒɪˈnɪə.rɪŋ

engineering

工学
Meaning
The application of scientific and mathematical principles to design, build, and maintain structures, machines, or systems.
Example
Genetic engineering transforms agricultural practices.
遺伝子工学は農業の実践を変革します。
C1 noun /ˈiːkwɪnɒks/

equinox

昼夜平衡
Meaning
The time or date when day and night are of equal length, occurring twice a year.
Example
The spring equinox marks the beginning of longer days.
春分は長い日が始まることを示します。
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。
C1 adjective /ɪnˈdjʊər.ə.bəl/

Endurable

耐えられる
Meaning
able to be endured; bearable; tolerable
Example
The pain was endurable with proper medication.
適切な薬で痛みは耐えられました。
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。
C1 noun /ɪˈnæməl/

enamel

エナメル
Meaning
a hard, glossy substance used as a protective or decorative coating; the hard outer layer of teeth
Example
The dentist explained that enamel protects the teeth from decay.
歯科医は、エナメルが歯を虫歯から守ることを説明しました。
C1 noun /ˈɒntreɪ/ (UK), /ˈɑːntreɪ/ (US)

entree

メインディッシュ
Meaning
The main course of a meal (US); the right to enter or access (formal).
Example
The restaurant’s signature steak was served as the main entree.
レストランのサインステーキはメインディッシュとして提供されました。
C2 verb /ˈeksɔːrsaɪz/

exorcise

Meaning
To drive out an evil spirit or bad influence through rituals or prayers.
Example
The priest was called to exorcise the spirit from the house.
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。
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。
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。
C1 noun /ɪnˈkrəʊtʃmənt/

encroachment

侵害
Meaning
the act of gradually intruding or taking over someone’s rights, land, or space
Example
The villagers protested against the encroachment on their farmland.
村人たちは自分たちの農地への侵害に反対して抗議しました。
C1 adjective /ɪˈɡriːdʒəs/

egregious

ひどい
Meaning
Outstandingly bad; shocking.
Example
The company was fined for its egregious safety violations.
その会社はひどい安全違反で罰金を科されました。
A2 noun /ɪˈvent/

event

出来事
Meaning
something that happens, especially something important
Example
The concert was the biggest event of the year.
コンサートは今年最大の出来事でした。
C2 noun /ˌɛksɪˈɡjuːɪti/

exiguity

不足
Meaning
the quality of being scanty or meager in amount
Example
The exiguity of resources made the project difficult to complete.
資源の不足がプロジェクトを完了するのを難しくしました。
C2 verb /ɛnˈdʒɔɪn/

enjoin

命じる, 禁止する
Meaning
to instruct or urge someone to do something; to prohibit legally
Example
The judge enjoined the company from continuing its activities.
裁判官は会社に活動を続けることを禁じました。
C1 noun /ɛnˈdɔːr.fɪnz/

endorphins

エンドルフィン
Meaning
Chemical compounds produced by the brain that reduce pain and create feelings of happiness.
Example
Exercise releases endorphins, reducing stress and pain.
運動はエンドルフィンを放出し、ストレスと痛みを軽減します。
C2 verb /ˈɛmɪt/

emmet

アリ
Meaning
an ant; a small insect
Example
The emmet carried food to its nest.
アリは食べ物を巣に運びました。
C2 adjective /ˈɛrzæts/

ersatz

代用品
Meaning
made or used as a substitute, typically an inferior one
Example
The cheap shoes were made of ersatz leather.
安い靴は代用品の合成皮革で作られていました。
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。
C2 noun/adjective /ɪˈmɒliənt/

emollient

肌を柔らかくする物質
Meaning
a substance that softens or soothes the skin
Example
She used an emollient cream to treat her dry skin.
彼女は乾燥肌を治すためにエモリエントクリームを使いました。
C2 noun /ˈɛksplətɪv/

expletive

罵声
Meaning
a word or phrase used as an exclamation, often offensive or profane
Example
He shouted an expletive when he dropped the hammer on his foot.
彼はハンマーを足に落としたときに罵声をあげました。
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。
C2 verb /ˈjuːləˌdʒaɪz/

eulogize

讃える
Meaning
To praise highly in speech or writing, especially in honor of someone who has died.
Example
They gathered to eulogize their beloved teacher.
彼らは愛する先生を称賛するために集まりました。
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。
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。
C1 verb /ˈɛkstrəˌdaɪt/

extradite

引き渡す
Meaning
to hand over a person accused or convicted of a crime to another country or state
Example
The government agreed to extradite the fugitive to his home country.
政府はその逃亡者を自国に引き渡すことに同意した。
C1 noun /ˈiːɡoʊˌɪzəm/

egoism

利己主義
Meaning
An ethical theory that treats self-interest as the foundation of morality; also, excessive preoccupation with oneself.
Example
His decisions were often driven by egoism rather than concern for others.
彼の決断はしばしば他人への配慮よりも利己主義に駆り立てられていた。
C1 noun /ɪkˈstɔːr.ʃən/

extortion

恐喝
Meaning
the practice of obtaining something, especially money, through force or threats
Example
The businessman was arrested for extortion after threatening his partner.
そのビジネスマンは、パートナーを脅迫した後、恐喝で逮捕されました。
C2 noun /juːˈdʒen.ɪks/

eugenics

優生学
Meaning
the study or practice of improving the genetic quality of the human population
Example
Eugenics has been criticized for its unethical applications in history.
優生学は歴史的にその非倫理的な応用について批判されてきました。