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 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 verb /ɪˈrʌpt/

erupt

噴火する

Meaning

to burst forth suddenly and violently

Example

The volcano erupted after centuries of dormancy.

火山は何世紀もの間沈黙していた後、エラプトしました。

B2 adjective /ɪkˈstɜːr.nəl/

External

外部の

Meaning

coming from or relating to the outside; not belonging to or originating from within

Example

The company hired external consultants to review their business strategy.

その会社はビジネス戦略を見直すために外部のコンサルタントを雇いました。

B2 noun /ɪkˈsploʊʒən/

explosion

爆発

Meaning

a violent burst or release of energy, often causing damage and noise

Example

The explosion shook the entire neighborhood.

爆発は近隣一帯を揺さぶった。

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 adjective ˌɒn.trə.prəˈnɜː.ri.əl

entrepreneurial

起業家精神

Meaning

Relating to or characterized by the activity of setting up a business or businesses, taking on financial risks in the hope of profit.

Example

His entrepreneurial spirit led him to establish a successful startup.

彼の起業家精神は、彼が成功したスタートアップを立ち上げるのを助けました。

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 adjective /ɪkˈskluːsɪv/

exclusive

特定の人物、グループ、またはエリアに制限された; 他の人と共有しない

Meaning

restricted to a particular person, group, or area; not shared with others

Example

The hotel offers exclusive access to a private beach.

ホテルはプライベートビーチへのエクスクルーシブなアクセスを提供します。

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 verb /ɪkˈskluːd/

exclude

除外する

Meaning

To deliberately leave out or prevent someone or something from being included.

Example

The list excludes temporary workers.

リストは臨時労働者を除外しています。

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 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 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 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。

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 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 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 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 /ˈɜːnɪŋz/

earnings

収入

Meaning

money obtained in return for labor or services

Example

Her monthly earnings are enough to support her family.

彼女の月収は家族を養うのに十分です。

B2 noun /ˈep.ɪk/

Epic

叙事詩

Meaning

a long poem telling of heroic deeds; something heroic or grand in scale

Example

The Iliad is one of the most famous epics in world literature.

イリアスは世界文学の中で最も有名な叙事詩の一つです。

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 noun /ˈɛdʒuˌkeɪtər/

educator

教育者

Meaning

a person who provides education; a teacher or instructor

Example

She is a dedicated educator who inspires her students every day.

彼女は毎日学生を励ます献身的な教育者です。

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。

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 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 ɪnˌvaɪrənˈmɛntəl ˌdɛɡrəˈdeɪʃən

environmental degradation

環境劣化

Meaning

The deterioration of the environment through depletion of resources and destruction of ecosystems.

Example

Environmental degradation threatens biodiversity.

環境劣化は生物多様性を脅かしています。

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 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 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 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 /iˈkɒlədʒɪst/

ecologist

エコロジスト

Meaning

A scientist who studies the relationships between living organisms and their environment.

Example

The ecologist studied the effects of pollution on the forest ecosystem.

エコロジストは森林の生態系に対する汚染の影響を研究しました。

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。

B2 verb /ɪnˈrɪtʃ/

enrich

豊かにする

Meaning

To improve or enhance the quality or value of something.

Example

Space exploration enriches human understanding.

宇宙探査は人類の理解を豊かにします。

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。

B2 noun /ˌek.spɪˈdɪʃ.ən/

Expedition

遠征

Meaning

a journey undertaken by a group of people with a particular purpose; organized trip for exploration

Example

The mountain climbing expedition required months of careful planning and preparation.

山登りの遠征は、数ヶ月の慎重な計画と準備を必要としました。

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 /ɪkˈspoʊz/

expose

暴露する

Meaning

to reveal or uncover; to make visible or known

Example

The investigation exposed the truth about the scandal.

調査はスキャンダルについての真実を暴露しました。

B2 noun ɪkˈspænʃən

expansion

拡張

Meaning

The action of becoming larger or more extensive; growth or development.

Example

Volunteering helps in the expansion of social networks.

ボランティア活動は、社会的ネットワークの拡張に役立ちます。

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。

B2 noun /ɪnˈdjʊə.rəns/

endurance

耐久力

Meaning

The fact or power of enduring an unpleasant or difficult process or situation without giving way.

Example

Running a marathon requires exceptional endurance.

マラソンを走るには卓越した耐久力が必要です。

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 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。

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 /ɪkˈspaɪər/

expire

期限切れ

Meaning

to come to an end, especially a period of validity or life

Example

My passport will expire next month.

私のパスポートは来月期限切れになります。

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 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。

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 noun /ˈiː.ɡoʊ/

Ego

エゴ; 自尊心

Meaning

a person's sense of self-esteem or self-importance

Example

His big ego prevented him from accepting criticism from others.

彼の大きなエゴは、他人からの批判を受け入れるのを妨げていた。

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 /ɪnˈlaɪtən/

enlighten

幸福

Meaning

to give someone greater knowledge or understanding about a subject or situation

Example

The teacher tried to enlighten the students about ancient history.

彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、幸せを隠すことができませんでした。

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 /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 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。

B2 adjective /ɪkˈstræv.ə.ɡənt/

Extravagant

豪華な

Meaning

spending much more than is necessary; wasteful; lacking restraint in spending

Example

His extravagant lifestyle included expensive cars and luxury vacations.

彼の豪華なライフスタイルは高価な車や豪華な休暇を含んでいました。

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 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 noun /ˈɛseɪ/

essay

エッセイ

Meaning

A short piece of writing on a particular subject.

Example

She wrote an essay about climate change.

彼女は気候変動についてのエッセイを書きました。

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 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 verb /ɪɡˈzɜrt/

exert

行使する

Meaning

to apply or bring to bear; to use physical or mental effort

Example

He exerted all his strength to lift the heavy box.

彼は重い箱を持ち上げるために全力を尽くした。

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 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 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。

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。

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 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。

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 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 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 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 /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 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 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 noun /ɪɡˈzɔːstʃən/

exhaustion

疲労

Meaning

A state of extreme physical or mental fatigue.

Example

Chronic exhaustion can lead to burnout and decreased productivity.

慢性的な疲労は、バーンアウトや生産性の低下を引き起こす可能性があります。

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。

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 /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。

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 verb /ɪmˈbɒdi/

embody

具現化する

Meaning

To give tangible or visible form to an idea, quality, or feeling.

Example

She embodies the spirit of generosity.

彼女は寛大さの精神を体現しています。

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 adjective /ɪkˈstɪr.i.ər/

Exterior

外部の; 外見; 外の表面

Meaning

relating to the outside part or surface of something; outer

Example

The exterior of the building was painted in bright colors.

その建物の外観は明るい色で塗られていました。

B2 noun /ˌiː.kəˈnɒm.ɪk ˈsɪs.təm/

economic system

経済システム

Meaning

The organized framework for production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services in society.

Example

Capitalism, socialism, and mixed economies are types of economic systems.

資本主義、社会主義、混合経済は経済システムのタイプです。

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 /ɪˈliːt/ or /eɪˈliːt/

elite

エリート

Meaning

A select group that is superior in terms of ability or qualities.

Example

Only the elite were invited to the exclusive event.

エリートだけがその独占的なイベントに招待されました。

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 verb ɪnˈhɑːnst

enhanced

強化された

Meaning

Intensify, increase, or further improve the quality, value, or extent of something.

Example

Enhanced strategies improve outcomes.

強化された戦略は結果を改善します。

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 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 noun /ɪmˈpaʊə.mənt/

empowerment

エンパワーメント

Meaning

Authority or power given to someone to do something.

Example

Empowerment initiatives enhance confidence.

エンパワーメントのイニシアチブは自信を高めます。

B2 noun /ˌɒn.trə.prəˈnɜːr/

Entrepreneur

ビジネスや複数のビジネスを組織し運営する人

Meaning

a person who organizes and operates a business or businesses

Example

The young entrepreneur started her own tech company at age 22.

若い起業家は22歳で自分のテクノロジー企業を立ち上げました。

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。

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 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 /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 /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 verb /ɪmˈbɛd/

embed

埋め込む

Meaning

to fix something firmly into a surrounding mass or context

Example

The journalist was embedded with the military unit.

ジャーナリストは軍事ユニットに埋め込まれていた。

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 verb /ɪnˈdɔːrs/

endorse

支持する

Meaning

To give approval or support to someone or something; to publicly recommend.

Example

The celebrity endorsed the new skincare product.

セレブリティは新しいスキンケア製品を支持しました。

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。

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 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 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 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 noun /ɪɡˈzæmɪnər/

examiner

試験官

Meaning

A person who tests or inspects knowledge, skills, or qualifications

Example

The examiner reviewed each student's answer sheet carefully.

試験官は各学生の答案用紙を注意深く確認した。

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。

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 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 noun /ɪnˌvaɪrənˈmɛntəl ˈmuːvmənt/

environmental movement

環境運動

Meaning

A social or political movement aimed at protecting the environment and promoting sustainable practices through advocacy, education, and policy changes.

Example

The environmental movement focuses on reducing pollution and protecting ecosystems.

環境運動は汚染の削減と生態系の保護に焦点を当てています。

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 /ɪnˈvaɪrənmənt ˈfrɛndli/

environment-friendly

環境に優しい

Meaning

Designed or produced in a way that causes minimal harm to the environment, often using sustainable materials and processes that reduce ecological impact.

Example

Environment-friendly products are designed to reduce ecological damage.

環境に優しい製品は、環境へのダメージを減らすように設計されています。

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 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。

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。