C2 verb /ɪnˈθrɔːl/

enthral

魅了する

Meaning

To captivate or hold someone’s full attention.

Example

The magician’s performance enthralled the audience.

マジシャンのパフォーマンスは観客を魅了した。

C1 noun /ˈiː.dən/

Eden

エデン

Meaning

a place or state of great happiness; paradise

Example

The garden was like Eden, filled with beautiful flowers and peaceful atmosphere.

その庭はエデンのようで、美しい花々と平和な雰囲気に満ちていました。

B1 verb /ɪnˈɡeɪdʒ/

engage

関わる

Meaning

To participate or become involved in; to attract or hold attention.

Example

The teacher tried to engage the students in the discussion.

教師は学生たちを討論に参加させようとしました。

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。

B1 noun /ˈɛldər/

elder

長老

Meaning

a person who is older or has higher rank; an older person in a family or community

Example

We should always respect our elders.

私たちは常に年長者を尊敬しなければなりません。

C1 noun /ˈɛksədəs/

exodus

出エジプト

Meaning

A mass departure of people from a place.

Example

There was a sudden exodus of workers after the strike began.

ストライキが始まった後、労働者たちは突然出エジプトした。

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, noun /ɪnˈdevər/

endeavour

努力する

Meaning

To try hard to achieve something; an attempt or effort

Example

She endeavoured to finish the project on time.

彼女は時間通りにプロジェクトを終わらせるために努力した。

C1 verb /ɪˈkweɪt/

equate

等しい

Meaning

To consider as equal or equivalent.

Example

Many people equate wealth with success.

多くの人々は富と成功を同一視します。

B2 verb /ɪnˈdjʊər/

endure

耐える

Meaning

to suffer something difficult or unpleasant patiently

Example

He had to endure years of hardship before achieving success.

成功を収める前に何年もの困難に耐えなければならなかった。

B2 verb /ɪˈreɪs/

erase

消す

Meaning

to remove completely; to delete or wipe out

Example

Use an eraser to erase the pencil marks.

鉛筆の跡を消すために消しゴムを使う。

C2 adjective /ɪkˈsɛpʃənəbl/

exceptionable

受け入れられない

Meaning

Open to objection; causing disapproval.

Example

His rude remarks were considered exceptionable by everyone present.

彼の無礼な発言は、出席していた全員にとって不適切だと見なされた。

C2 noun /ɪˈklɛktɪˌsɪzəm/

eclecticism

エクレクティズム

Meaning

A method or practice of deriving ideas, style, or taste from a broad and diverse range of sources.

Example

The architect’s work shows eclecticism by blending modern and traditional elements.

建築家の仕事は、現代的な要素と伝統的な要素を組み合わせてエクレクティズムを示しています。

C2 noun /ˈɛskwaɪər/

esquire

エスクワイア

Meaning

A title of respect often used after a man's name, especially for lawyers in the United States.

Example

John Smith, Esquire, will be representing the client in court.

ジョン・スミス、エスクワイア、は法廷でクライアントを代表する予定です。

C2 verb /ɪˈkwɪvəˌkeɪt/

equivocate

曖昧に話す

Meaning

To speak ambiguously or avoid giving a clear answer.

Example

The politician equivocated when asked about the scandal.

その政治家はスキャンダルについて尋ねられたとき、曖昧に話した。

C1 noun /ˈen.mə.ti/

Enmity

敵意

Meaning

a state or feeling of active opposition or hostility

Example

The enmity between the two families lasted for generations.

二つの家族間の敵意は世代を超えて続きました。

A1 adjective /ˈiːzi/

easy

簡単

Meaning

not difficult; requiring little effort

Example

The exam was surprisingly easy.

試験は驚くほど簡単でした。

C2 adjective /ˌɛsəˈtɛrɪk/

esoteric

秘教的

Meaning

intended for or understood by only a small number of people with special knowledge

Example

The professor gave an esoteric lecture on ancient philosophy.

教授は古代哲学に関する秘教的な講義を行いました。

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。

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。

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。

A2 noun /ɪˈkɒn.ə.mi/

economy

経済

Meaning

The wealth and resources of a country or region.

Example

A stable economy is essential for national growth.

安定した経済は国家の成長に不可欠です。

C2 verb /ɪˈfɛktʃueɪt/

effectuate

実行する

Meaning

to put into force or cause to happen; to bring about

Example

The manager effectuated the changes to improve efficiency.

マネージャーは効率を向上させるために変更を実行しました。

C1 adjective /ɪkˈsaɪtəbl̩/

excitable

興奮しやすい

Meaning

easily excited or emotionally aroused

Example

The child was excitable and laughed at every small thing.

その子供は興奮しやすく、何でも小さなことで笑っていた。

C2 verb /ɪˈfjuːz/

effuse

表現する

Meaning

To pour out or express feelings freely and openly.

Example

She effused gratitude for the help she received.

彼女は受け取った助けに感謝の気持ちを表しました。

C2 adjective /ɪkˈskɜːsɪv/

excursive

逸脱した

Meaning

Tending to digress or wander; moving away from the main subject.

Example

His excursive lecture left the students confused about the main topic.

彼の逸脱した講義は、学生たちを主題について混乱させました。

C1 adjective /ɪnˈɡreɪnd/

engrained

深く根付いている、変更が難しい

Meaning

Firmly fixed or established; difficult to change.

Example

Cultural practices are often deeply engrained in the fabric of society.

文化的な慣習は、しばしば社会の構造に深く根付いています。

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。

C2 noun /ˈɛpəlɛt/

epaulette

肩章

Meaning

A variant spelling of epaulet, also meaning a shoulder ornament, especially on military uniforms.

Example

The officer’s epaulette shone brightly under the sunlight.

その将校のエポレットは太陽の下で輝いていました。

C1 adjective /ɪnˈɡroʊst/

engrossed

夢中

Meaning

completely absorbed or deeply involved in something

Example

She was so engrossed in the book that she forgot the time.

彼女は本に夢中になりすぎて、時間を忘れた。

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 /ˈɛksələns/

excellence

卓越

Meaning

the quality of being outstanding or extremely good

Example

The school is known for its academic excellence.

その学校は学術的な卓越性で知られています。

B1 noun /ɪˈskeɪp/

Escape

脱出; 逃亡; 解放

Meaning

an act of breaking free from confinement or control; a way out

Example

The prisoner's escape from the jail shocked the authorities.

囚人の脱出は当局を驚かせた。

B1 verb /ˌɛntərˈteɪn/

entertain

Meaning

to provide amusement, enjoyment, or hospitality to others

Example

The comedian entertained the audience with his jokes.

B1 noun ɪɡˈzek.jə.tɪv

executive

執行機関

Meaning

The branch of government responsible for implementing and enforcing laws.

Example

The executive body enforces policies.

執行機関は政策を実行します。

C1 adjective /ɪkˈskjuːzəbl/

excusable

許容可能な

Meaning

Able to be forgiven or justified.

Example

Her mistake was excusable given the circumstances.

彼女の間違いは状況を考慮すれば許容可能でした。

B2 verb /ɪˈveɪd/

evade

回避する

Meaning

To escape or avoid something, especially by cleverness or trickery.

Example

He tried to evade the question by changing the subject.

彼は話題を変えることで質問を回避しようとした。

C2 verb /ɪˈfeɪsɪŋ/

effacing

消す / 自分を目立たなくする

Meaning

erasing or making oneself inconspicuous; to remove or diminish in significance

Example

She kept effacing herself during the meeting so that others could shine.

会議中に他の人が輝けるように、自分自身を消し続けました。

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。

C1 adjective /ɪˈlɪptɪkl/

elliptical

楕円形の

Meaning

Having the shape of an ellipse; also, a style of speech that is concise and sometimes obscure.

Example

The planet follows an elliptical orbit around the sun.

その惑星は太陽の周りをエリプティカルな軌道で回っています。

C1 adjective /ˌɛpɪˈsɒdɪk/

episodic

エピソディック

Meaning

Happening occasionally or in separate parts; related to episodes.

Example

Her interest in art was episodic, coming and going over the years.

彼女の芸術への興味はエピソディックで、何年もの間、来たり行ったりしていました。

C1 adjective /ɪnˈtrɛntʃt/

entrenched

根付いている

Meaning

Firmly established and unlikely to change.

Example

Corruption is deeply entrenched in the system.

腐敗はシステムに深く根付いています。

B2 verb ɪˈrɛktɪŋ

erecting

建設する

Meaning

To build; construct; set up in a vertical position.

Example

The workers were erecting a new building downtown.

労働者たちは市街地で新しい建物を建てていました。

C2 noun /ˈaɪ.sɔːr/

Eyesore

目障りなもの; 不快な視覚効果

Meaning

something that is very ugly and unpleasant to look at

Example

The abandoned building has become an eyesore in the neighborhood.

放置された建物は近所の目障りになっています。

C1 verb /ɪnˈsjuː/

ensue

結果として起こる

Meaning

to happen as a result or consequence

Example

After the argument, silence ensued.

議論の後、沈黙が続いた。

B1 noun ˈem.fə.sɪs

emphasis

強調

Meaning

Special importance, value, or prominence given to something; stress laid on a particular point or aspect.

Example

The speaker placed emphasis on sustainable development.

スピーカーは持続可能な開発に強調を置きました。

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。

C1 verb /ɪnˈtʃænt/

enchant

Meaning

to delight or charm greatly; to cast a spell over

Example

The storyteller enchanted the children with his tales.

A2 adjective /ɪkˈspɛnsɪv/

expensive

Meaning

costing a lot of money

Example

That car is too expensive for me to buy.

B2 verb /ɪnˈhæns/

enhance

向上させる

Meaning

to improve the quality, value, or extent of something

Example

The new features will enhance the user experience.

新しい機能はユーザー体験を向上させます。

B1 verb /ɪɡˈzɪst/

exist

存在する

Meaning

to have being or reality; to be present

Example

Dinosaurs existed millions of years ago.

恐竜は数百万年前に存在していました。

C1 verb /ɪnˈθrɔːl/

enthrall

魅了する

Meaning

to captivate or hold someone’s attention completely

Example

The magician’s tricks enthralled the children.

マジシャンのトリックは子供たちを魅了しました。

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。

C1 adjective ɛnˈdɛm.ɪk

endemic

固有

Meaning

Native and restricted to a certain place.

Example

The Bengal tiger is endemic to the Indian subcontinent.

ベンガルタイガーはインド亜大陸に固有です。

C2 noun /juː/

Ewe

雌羊

Meaning

a female sheep

Example

The ewe gave birth to twin lambs.

雌羊は双子の子羊を産みました。

C2 noun /ˈjuːər/

ewer

水差し

Meaning

a large jug with a wide mouth, especially used in the past for carrying water

Example

The servant filled the ewer with fresh water.

使用人は水差しに新鮮な水を注ぎました。

B2 verb ˈɛskəleɪt

escalate

エスカレート

Meaning

To increase rapidly; to become more intense or serious

Example

The aging population is escalating at an alarming rate.

高齢化する人口は警告的な速度でエスカレートしています。

C2 noun ˌɛr.jʊˈdɪʃ.ən

erudition

博学

Meaning

The quality of having or showing great knowledge or learning; scholarship.

Example

His erudition in history impressed the entire audience.

彼の歴史に関する博学は全ての聴衆を感心させた。

A1 verb /ˈiːtɪŋ/

eating

食べる

Meaning

the act of consuming food

Example

They were eating dinner when the phone rang.

彼らは夕食を食べているとき、電話が鳴った。

C1 noun /ɪˈleɪʃən/

elation

興奮

Meaning

A feeling of great happiness and excitement.

Example

His elation was evident after winning the championship.

彼の興奮はチャンピオンシップに勝った後、明らかだった。

C1 adjective /ɪˈmɜːrdʒənt/

emergent

新興

Meaning

just coming into existence or becoming prominent

Example

The emergent startup quickly attracted investors.

新興のスタートアップはすぐに投資家を引き付けました。

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。

A2 noun ˌedʒ.ʊˈkeɪ.ʃən

education

教育

Meaning

The process of receiving or giving systematic instruction, especially at a school or university.

Example

Quality education is key to progress.

質の高い教育は進歩の鍵です。

C2 adjective /ɪˈfɛktʃuəl/

effectual

効果的な

Meaning

producing a desired or intended effect, often used in formal contexts

Example

Her effectual efforts brought peace to the community.

彼女の効果的な努力はコミュニティに平和をもたらしました。

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 adverb /ɪˈməʊʃənəli/

emotionally

感情的に

Meaning

in a way that relates to a person's feelings or emotions

Example

She became emotionally attached to her pet.

彼女はペットに感情的に結びついていた。

C2 noun /ˈɛdi/

eddy

渦巻き

Meaning

A circular movement of water, air, or smoke, counter to the main current, causing a small whirlpool or turbulence.

Example

The canoe was caught in an eddy near the rocks.

カヌーは岩の近くで渦巻きに巻き込まれた。

B1 adjective /ɪkˈspɛktɪd/

expected

予期された

Meaning

Regarded as likely to happen; anticipated or predicted.

Example

The unemployment rate is expected to decline further.

失業率はさらに低下すると予想されています。

B1 adjective /ˈiː.ɡər/

Eager

熱心な; 期待に満ちた; わくわくしている

Meaning

showing keen interest; enthusiastic; having or showing desire and excitement

Example

She was eager to start her new job.

彼女は新しい仕事を始めるのを楽しみにしていました。

C1 adjective /ˈen.vi.ə.bəl/

Enviable

うらやましい

Meaning

causing envy; desirable

Example

Her success was enviable among her peers.

彼女の成功は仲間の間でうらやましかった。

C2 noun ˈɛn.ɡræm

Engram

記憶の保存と検索のための脳内の物理的なサイン

Meaning

Physical signs or patterns in the brain for memory storage and retrieval

Example

Scientists study engrams to understand how memories are stored.

科学者たちはエングラムを研究して、記憶がどのように保存されるかを理解しようとしています。

C1 verb /ɪɡˈzuːd/

exude

放つ

Meaning

to display a quality strongly and openly; to release a liquid or smell slowly

Example

He exudes confidence whenever he speaks in public.

彼は公共の場で話すとき、自信を放っています。

B1 noun /ɪˈlɛktrɪk ˈkɛtəl/

Electric Kettle

電気ケトル

Meaning

An electrical appliance that heats water quickly using electricity

Example

The electric kettle automatically turns off when the water starts boiling.

電気ケトルは水が沸騰し始めると自動でオフになります。

C2 noun /ˈɛndaɪv/ or /ˈɑːndɪv/

endive

エンダイブ

Meaning

A leafy vegetable belonging to the chicory family, often used in salads.

Example

She added fresh endive to the salad for a slightly bitter flavor.

彼女はサラダに少し苦味のある新鮮なエンダイブを加えました。

B1 verb /ɪɡˈzæm.ɪn/

examine

幸福

Meaning

to look at something carefully in order to understand it

Example

The doctor will examine the patient tomorrow.

彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、幸せを隠せませんでした。

A2 adjective /ˈɛvrideɪ/

everyday

日常

Meaning

common or ordinary; occurring daily

Example

These shoes are perfect for everyday use.

これらの靴は日常使いに最適です。

C1 noun /ˌiː.kwɪˈlɪb.ri.əm/

equilibrium

均衡

Meaning

A state of physical balance or stability in physical, mental, or economic conditions.

Example

The market reached an equilibrium between supply and demand.

市場は供給と需要の間で均衡を達成しました。

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。

C2 adjective /ˌen.zɪˈmæt.ɪk/

enzymatic

酵素に関連する

Meaning

Relating to or involving enzymes, which are proteins that catalyze biochemical reactions in living organisms.

Example

Enzymatic reactions regulate metabolism in the human body.

酵素反応は人間の体内で代謝を調節します。

C2 noun /ɪˌkwɪvəˈkeɪʃən/

equivocation

あいまいな言葉の使用

Meaning

The use of ambiguous language to conceal the truth or to avoid committing oneself.

Example

The politician’s equivocation frustrated voters who wanted a clear answer.

政治家のあいまいな言葉は、明確な答えを求めていた有権者を失望させた。

C1 noun /ˈɛskəpeɪd/

escapade

冒険

Meaning

an adventurous, exciting, or reckless act

Example

Their summer escapade included camping and mountain climbing.

彼らの夏の冒険にはキャンプと山登りが含まれていました。

C2 noun /ˌɛpɪˈsaɪklɔɪd/

epicycloid

エピサイクロイド

Meaning

a curve traced by a point on the circumference of a circle that rolls around the outside of another circle

Example

The mathematician demonstrated how to draw an epicycloid.

数学者はエピサイクロイドの描き方を示しました。

A1 verb /ɪnˈdʒɔɪ/

enjoy

楽しむ

Meaning

to take pleasure in; to have a good time

Example

I enjoy reading books in my free time.

私は自由な時間に本を読むことを楽しんでいます。

C2 noun /ɪksˈtʃɛkər/

exchequer

国庫

Meaning

The treasury of a state or country.

Example

The government announced new measures to improve the exchequer.

政府は国庫を改善するための新しい措置を発表しました。

B1 adjective ɪˈfek.tɪv

effective

効果的な

Meaning

Successful in producing a desired or intended result; having the power to influence or produce a result.

Example

Effective policies drive organizational success.

効果的な政策は組織の成功を促進します。

A2 adjective /ɪnˈdʒɔɪ.ə.bəl/

Enjoyable

楽しい; 快適な

Meaning

pleasant; giving satisfaction or pleasure

Example

The movie was very enjoyable and made everyone laugh.

その映画はとても楽しくて、皆を笑わせました。

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。

C1 adverb ˌekspəˈnenʃəli

exponentially

指数的に

Meaning

At a rapidly increasing rate; growing or expanding very quickly and intensely.

Example

Internet adoption is growing exponentially worldwide.

インターネットの採用は世界中で指数的に増加しています。

C2 noun /ɪkˈsɪʒən/

excision

切除

Meaning

the act of cutting something out, especially by surgical removal

Example

The excision of the infected tissue prevented further complications.

感染した組織の切除により、さらなる合併症が防止されました。

B2 noun ɪˌvæljuˈeɪʃən

evaluation

評価

Meaning

The making of a judgment about the amount, number, or value of something; assessment.

Example

Accurate evaluation helps determine resource sustainability.

正確な評価は、資源の持続可能性を決定するのに役立ちます。

B2 noun ˌeksplɔɪˈteɪʃən

exploitation

搾取

Meaning

The action of making use of and benefiting from resources, often in an unfair or selfish way.

Example

Exploitation of marine resources has led to significant damage.

海洋資源の搾取は重大な損害を引き起こしました。

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。

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。

B1 verb /ɪkˈspænd/

expand

拡大する

Meaning

To increase in size, number, or importance.

Example

The company plans to expand its operations into new markets.

その会社は新しい市場に事業を拡大する予定です。

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 /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 /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。

C2 noun /ɛnˈsɪklɪkəl/

encyclical

回勅

Meaning

a formal letter sent by the Pope to Catholic churches, usually addressing important issues

Example

The Pope issued an encyclical on climate change and moral responsibility.

教皇は気候変動と道徳的責任についての回勅を発表しました。

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。

C2 adverb /ˌɛkspəˈdɪʃəsli/

expeditiously

迅速かつ効率的に

Meaning

in a quick and efficient manner

Example

The application was processed expeditiously.

申請は迅速かつ効率的に処理されました。

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。

C1 noun /ˈɛksələnsɪ/

excellency

閣下

Meaning

a title of honor for people of high rank, especially ambassadors or governors

Example

His Excellency the Ambassador attended the ceremony.

大使閣下は式典に出席しました。

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。

C2 noun /ˈiːɡres/

egress

出口

Meaning

The action of going out or leaving a place; an exit.

Example

The emergency door provided an egress for the trapped workers.

非常口は閉じ込められた作業員のために出口を提供しました。

A2 noun/verb /ˈɛɡzɪt/

exit

出口

Meaning

A way out of a place; the act of leaving.

Example

He quickly found the nearest exit during the fire drill.

彼は火災訓練中に最寄りの出口をすぐに見つけた。

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。

A2 noun/verb /ɪkˈsperɪmənt/

experiment

実験

Meaning

a test or trial carried out to discover something or prove an idea

Example

The scientist conducted an experiment on plant growth.

科学者は植物の成長に関する実験を行いました。

C2 adjective /ˌɛkjʊˈmɛnɪkəl/

ecumenical

エキュメニカルな宗教的統一

Meaning

Promoting unity among different Christian churches or religions.

Example

The leaders gathered for an ecumenical conference to encourage dialogue.

リーダーたちは対話を促進するためにエキュメニカルな会議に集まりました。

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 /ɪˌlɪzəˈbiːθən/

elizabethan

エリザベス朝時代

Meaning

Relating to the reign of Queen Elizabeth I of England (1558–1603), especially the style of that period.

Example

Shakespeare wrote many of his plays during the Elizabethan era.

シェイクスピアはエリザベス朝時代に多くの戯曲を書きました。

C1 adjective /ˈɜːr.θən/

Earthen

土や粘土で作られた; 陶芸に関連する

Meaning

made of earth or clay; relating to pottery or ceramic materials

Example

The kitchen had beautiful earthen pots for storage.

キッチンには収納用の美しい土の鉢がありました。

C2 noun /ˌiː.kəʊ.tɒkˈsɪ.kə.lə.dʒi/

ecotoxicology

エコトキシコロジー

Meaning

The study of the effects of chemical pollution on the environment.

Example

Ecotoxicology studies the effects of pesticides on wildlife.

エコトキシコロジーは農薬が野生動物に与える影響を研究しています。

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。

C1 verb /ɪnˈʃraɪn/

enshrine

何かを神聖または重要として保存または敬う

Meaning

to preserve or cherish something as sacred or important

Example

The constitution enshrines the right to freedom of speech.

憲法は言論の自由の権利を保護しています。

C2 verb /ɪˈfeɪs/

efface

消す

Meaning

To erase or wipe out something; to make oneself inconspicuous.

Example

Time had effaced the letters on the old gravestone.

時間は古い墓石に刻まれた文字を消してしまいました。

C1 noun ˈiː.θɒs

ethos

文化、時代、またはコミュニティの特徴的な精神

Meaning

The characteristic spirit of a culture, era, or community as manifested in its beliefs and aspirations.

Example

The company's ethos is built on innovation and integrity.

その会社のエトスは、革新と誠実に基づいています。

B2 adverb /ɪkˈsplɪsɪtli/

explicitly

明確に

Meaning

in a clear and detailed manner, leaving no room for confusion or doubt

Example

The instructions were explicitly written to avoid any confusion.

指示は明確に書かれており、混乱を避けるためです。

C1 noun /ɪkˈstrɛmɪti/

extremity

極限

Meaning

The farthest point or limit of something; a severe or extreme condition.

Example

He was pushed to the extremity of his patience.

彼は忍耐の極限まで追いやられた。

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。

A2 noun /ˈɛndʒɪn/

engine

エンジン

Meaning

A machine designed to convert energy into mechanical power.

Example

The car's engine failed on the highway.

車のエンジンは高速道路で故障した。

C1 noun ˈɛf.lu.ənt

effluent

排水または汚染された液体

Meaning

Liquid waste or sewage discharged into a river or the sea.

Example

Factory effluent contaminates nearby rivers and lakes.

工場の排水は近くの川や湖を汚染します。