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。

C1 adjective /ˌʌnəkˈnɒlɪdʒd/

unacknowledged

認められない

Meaning

Not recognized, admitted, or accepted; ignored or unnoticed

Example

Her contributions to the project went unacknowledged.

彼女のプロジェクトへの貢献は認められなかった。

C2 noun /ɪnˈsɪpiəns/

incipience

始まり

Meaning

the beginning or initial stage of something

Example

The project was still in its incipience when funding was approved.

資金提供が承認された時、プロジェクトはまだその始まりの段階にありました。

B1 noun ˈsɛʃənz

sessions

セッション, 会議, 時間帯

Meaning

A meeting of an official body, especially a court of law, to conduct its business; a period devoted to a particular activity.

Example

The sessions lasted for three hours.

セッションは3時間続きました。

C2 noun /dɪˈkæmɪtər/

decameter

デカメートル

Meaning

A metric unit of length equal to ten meters.

Example

The field was measured in decameters for accuracy.

そのフィールドは正確さのためにデカメートルで測定されました。

C2 verb /ˈbætn/

batten

固定する

Meaning

To fasten or secure something tightly.

Example

They battened down the hatches before the storm.

彼らは嵐の前にハッチをしっかりと固定した。

C2 noun /blæk ˈkɑːr.də.məm/

Black Cardamom

黒カルダモン

Meaning

a large aromatic spice pod with a smoky flavor, commonly used in Indian and Middle Eastern cooking

Example

Add black cardamom to the curry for a rich, smoky flavor.

カレーに黒カルダモンを加えて、リッチでスモーキーな風味を楽しんでください。

C2 adjective /ˌɪrɪˈprəʊtʃəbl̩/

irreproachable

非の打ち所がない

Meaning

Beyond criticism; faultless.

Example

The judge was known for his irreproachable integrity.

その裁判官は非の打ち所がない誠実さで知られていた。

C1 noun /ˈleɪˌpɜːrsən/

layperson

素人

Meaning

A person who is not a member of the clergy or does not have specialized knowledge in a subject.

Example

The judge explained the law so that the layperson could understand.

裁判官は法を説明し、素人でも理解できるようにしました。

C1 verb /plɒd/

plod

ゆっくりと働く

Meaning

to work slowly and steadily, often with effort or difficulty

Example

He plodded through his homework despite feeling tired.

疲れていたけど、彼は宿題をゆっくりやっていた。

A2 adverb /fɔːrˈɛvər/

forever

永遠

Meaning

For all future time; for always.

Example

She promised to love him forever.

彼女は永遠に彼を愛すると約束した。

C2 noun /ˈfɪli/

filly

若い雌馬

Meaning

a young female horse

Example

The filly ran swiftly across the meadow.

その若い牝馬は草原を速く走った。

C2 adjective /ɡrɪˈɡɛəriəs/

gregarious

社交的

Meaning

Fond of company; sociable.

Example

She is a gregarious person who loves meeting new people.

彼女は新しい人々と会うのが好きな社交的な人です。

A2 noun /dʒæm/

Jam

果物と砂糖で作られた甘いスプレッド；難しい状況；詰まり

Meaning

a sweet spread made from fruit and sugar; a difficult situation; a blockage

Example

She spread strawberry jam on her toast for breakfast every morning.

彼女は毎朝、トーストに苺ジャムを塗って朝食をとっていた。

C1 noun/verb /kroʊˈʃeɪ/

crochet

Meaning

Needlework made by interlocking loops of thread with a hooked needle; the act of making such items.

Example

She learned how to crochet a scarf for winter.

C2 noun /ˈæntɪfɒn/

antiphon

アンティフォン

Meaning

a short chant or verse sung responsively in Christian worship, typically sung before or after a psalm or canticle

Example

The choir sang the antiphon before beginning the main hymn.

合唱団は主の賛歌を始める前にアンティフォンを歌いました。

C1 noun /ˈvenɪsən/

Venison

鹿肉

Meaning

meat from a deer used as food

Example

The restaurant serves delicious venison steaks.

レストランでは美味しい鹿肉ステーキが提供されます。

C2 noun /ˈiːɡlət/

eaglet

イーグルのひな

Meaning

A young eagle.

Example

The eaglet waited in the nest for its mother to return.

イーグレットは巣の中で母親が戻るのを待っていた。

C1 verb /ˈɛnərˌdʒaɪz/

energize

活性化する

Meaning

To give energy or vitality to something or someone.

Example

The motivational speech helped energize the team.

モチベーションスピーチはチームを活性化するのに役立ちました。

C1 noun ˈprɒdʒ.ə.ni

progeny

子孫, 後継者, 後裔

Meaning

A descendant or the descendants of a person, animal, or plant; offspring.

Example

The philosopher's teachings have influenced many generations of progeny.

哲学者の教えは多くの世代の子孫に影響を与えました。

B2 noun/verb /kəˈmjuː.tɪŋ/

commuting

通勤

Meaning

Regular travel to and from workplace, daily journey for work.

Example

He spends two hours commuting to work every day.

彼は毎日仕事に行くために2時間通勤します。

A2 adjective /waɪld/

Wild

野生の; 未飼育の

Meaning

living in natural conditions; not domesticated or cultivated; uncontrolled

Example

We saw wild animals in the forest.

私たちは森で野生動物を見ました。

C1 adjective /ˈɜːr.nɪst/

Earnest

真剣な; 本物の; 深い信念を示す

Meaning

sincere; genuine; showing deep and serious conviction

Example

He made an earnest attempt to solve the problem.

彼は問題を解決するために真剣な試みをしました。

C1 verb, noun /ˈbʌsəl/

bustle

騒々しさ、忙しさ

Meaning

to move in an energetic or noisy manner; busy activity in a place

Example

The marketplace bustled with vendors and customers.

市場は販売員と顧客で賑わっていた。

C2 noun /ˈhʌvəl/

hovel

Meaning

a small, poorly built, and dirty house

Example

The refugees lived in a makeshift hovel.

C1 noun /ˌpɜːrsɪˈkjuːʃn/

persecution

迫害

Meaning

the act of treating someone cruelly or unfairly because of their religion, race, or beliefs

Example

The persecution of minorities has been condemned worldwide.

少数派への迫害は世界中で非難されています。

C2 adjective /pəˈlædʒ.ɪk/

pelagic

外洋に関連する

Meaning

Relating to the open sea or ocean water column, away from the shore.

Example

Pelagic fish like tuna are found far from the coast.

ツナのような外洋性の魚は海岸から遠くで見つかります。

A1 noun /ˈaʊər/

hour

Meaning

A period of time equal to 60 minutes.

Example

The meeting lasted for two hours.

B2 noun /ˈæstərɔɪd/

asteroid

アステロイド

Meaning

A small rocky body orbiting the sun, mostly found in the asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter.

Example

The asteroid belt lies between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter.

小惑星帯は火星と木星の軌道の間にあります。

B2 adjective /ˌprɒb.ləˈmæt.ɪk/

Problematic

問題のある; 問題を引き起こす

Meaning

causing problems; troublesome; difficult to deal with

Example

The new policy changes are problematic and need to be reviewed.

新しい政策変更は問題があり、再評価する必要があります。

C1 noun /ˌɪndɪˈdʒɛstʃən/

indigestion

Meaning

Discomfort or pain in the stomach associated with difficulty in digesting food.

Example

He avoided spicy food because it often gave him indigestion.

C1 adjective /kənˈdʒiːniəl/

congenial

親しみやすい

Meaning

pleasant and friendly because of having similar interests or qualities

Example

They found the café a congenial place to meet and talk.

彼らはそのカフェを、会って話すのに適した親しみやすい場所だと感じました。

A2 noun /sɒks/

Socks

靴下

Meaning

soft coverings for the feet, typically worn inside shoes

Example

I need to buy new socks for winter.

冬のために新しい靴下を買う必要があります。

B2 adverb /ˈaʊər.li/

Hourly

毎時間; 毎時間行われるまたは行う; 継続的に

Meaning

every hour; happening or done each hour; continuously

Example

The weather report is updated hourly.

天気予報は毎時間更新されます。

C1 adjective /ˈsɪnjuəs/

sinuous

曲がりくねった

Meaning

Having many curves, bends, or turns; winding.

Example

The hikers followed a sinuous path through the forest.

ハイカーたちは森を通る曲がりくねった道を進んだ。

B1 noun ˌrek.ə.menˈdeɪ.ʃənz

recommendations

render

提供する

Meaning

to provide or give; to make or cause to become

Example

The artist renders the scene beautifully.

アーティストはシーンを美しく表現します。

B2 adjective /rɪˈspɒn.sɪv/

Responsive

反応が早い

Meaning

reacting quickly and positively; readily reacting to suggestions or changes

Example

The website is very responsive and loads quickly on all devices.

そのウェブサイトは非常にレスポンシブで、すべてのデバイスで迅速に読み込まれます。

C1 noun /ˈpɔːpər/

pauper

乞食人

Meaning

A very poor person.

Example

The pauper begged for food on the street corner.

その乞食人は街角で食べ物を求めていた。

C1 adjective /ˈwɜːrkəbəl/

Workable

実行可能な; 実用的な

Meaning

capable of being done or put into effect; practical

Example

We need a workable solution to solve this problem quickly.

この問題を迅速に解決するために、実行可能な解決策が必要です。

C1 noun /ɪnˈdaɪtmənt/

indictment

起訴状

Meaning

a formal charge or accusation of a serious crime

Example

The indictment accused the company of multiple violations.

起訴状は、会社に対する複数の違反を告発しました。

B2 adjective /ɪnˈtriːɡɪŋ/

intriguing

非常に興味深く、異常な; 好奇心を引き起こす

Meaning

very interesting and unusual; arousing curiosity

Example

The movie has an intriguing plot that keeps the audience hooked.

その映画は観客を引き付ける非常に興味深いプロットを持っています。

C1 verb /ˈtiːtər/

teeter

揺れる

Meaning

to move or balance unsteadily; to wobble

Example

The glass began to teeter on the edge of the table.

グラスがテーブルの端で揺れ始めた。

B2 noun /sərˈvaɪvər/

Survivor

生き残った人、特に他の人が亡くなった後に生き残った人

Meaning

a person who survives, especially a person remaining alive after an event in which others have died

Example

She is a cancer survivor who now helps other patients.

彼女はがんのサバイバーで、今は他の患者を助けています。

C1 adjective, verb /ˈeɪlɪŋ/

ailing

病気の

Meaning

suffering from illness or poor health; experiencing problems or decline

Example

The ailing patient slowly began to recover after treatment.

病気の患者は治療後、ゆっくり回復し始めた。

B1 verb /prəˈnaʊns/

pronounce

発音する

Meaning

to say words correctly; to declare officially

Example

She can pronounce French words perfectly.

彼女はフランス語の単語を完璧に発音できます。

C2 adjective /ˈɛksplɪkəbəl/

explicable

説明可能な

Meaning

able to be explained or understood

Example

His sudden anger was explicable given the stressful situation.

彼の突然の怒りは、ストレスの多い状況を考慮すれば説明可能だった。

C2 adjective /ˌɪɡ.nəˈmɪn.i.əs/

ignominious

不名誉な

Meaning

Marked by shame, disgrace, or humiliation.

Example

The team suffered an ignominious defeat in the finals.

チームは決勝で不名誉な敗北を喫した。

B1 verb /ˈɒpəreɪtɪŋ/

operating

運営する

Meaning

to control or manage the functioning of something

Example

The company has been operating in this market for five years.

その会社はこの市場で5年間運営されています。

B2 noun /ˈwɪkɪdnəs/

wickedness

邪悪、悪行

Meaning

Evil or morally bad behavior.

Example

The story highlights the wickedness of the cruel king.

その物語は、残虐な王の悪行を強調しています。

A1 article /ðə/

the

Meaning

used to specify a noun as something already mentioned or known

Example

The sun rises in the east.

C1 noun /ɪnˈdɪrmənt/

endearment

愛情の言葉

Meaning

A word or phrase expressing affection or love.

Example

She whispered a gentle endearment to her child.

彼女は子供に優しい愛情の言葉をささやきました。

B1 noun /ˈhɛlθˌkɛər/

healthcare

医療ケア

Meaning

the organized provision of medical care to people

Example

The country invested heavily in healthcare to improve public health.

その国は公共の健康を改善するために医療ケアに大きな投資をしました。

A2 noun ˈsɜːrvɪs

service

サービス

Meaning

An act of helping or doing work for someone.

Example

True education promotes the value of service to others.

本当の教育は他人に対するサービスの価値を促進します。

C2 verb /ˈɛkspieɪt/

expiate

Meaning

to make amends for guilt or wrongdoing

Example

He tried to expiate his crime by helping the poor.

C2 adjective /ˈrɪz.ə.bəl/

risible

滑稽な

Meaning

so absurd or ridiculous that it deserves to be laughed at

Example

The idea of flying pigs is completely risible.

飛ぶ豚のアイデアは完全に滑稽です。

C2 noun /ˈliː.vɪŋz/

Leavings

残り物; 余り物

Meaning

things that have been left behind or remain; remnants or scraps

Example

The leavings from dinner were given to the dog.

夕食の残り物は犬に与えられました。

B2 adjective /ʌn.rɪˈleɪ.tɪd/

Unrelated

無関係な; 関連していない

Meaning

having no connection or relationship; not connected by family ties

Example

The two incidents were completely unrelated to each other.

二つの出来事は完全に無関係だった。

B2 noun /ˈvɛtərən/

veteran

経験豊富な人 / 退役軍人

Meaning

a person who has long experience in a particular field or an ex-member of the armed forces

Example

He is a veteran of the software industry.

彼はソフトウェア業界のベテランです。

B1 noun /əˈmjuːzmənt/

Amusement

娯楽; 楽しさ; エンターテイメント

Meaning

the state or experience of finding something funny; entertainment or recreational activities

Example

The children's laughter showed their amusement at the clown's performance.

子供たちの笑いは、クラウンのパフォーマンスに対する楽しさを示しました。

A1 noun/verb /maɪnd/

mind

心 / 世話する

Meaning

the part of a person that enables them to think, feel, and reason; to pay attention or take care

Example

Please mind the gap between the train and the platform.

列車とプラットフォームの間の隙間に注意してください。

C1 adjective /ˈbær.ən/

Barren

不毛の; 荒涼とした; 生産性がない; 不生産的

Meaning

sterile; unable to produce; desolate; unproductive

Example

The barren desert stretched for miles without any vegetation.

荒れ果てた砂漠は何マイルも広がり、植物は一切なかった。

B2 noun /pledʒ/

Pledge

誓約; 約束; 保証;

Meaning

a solemn promise or undertaking; something given as security for a loan; a commitment or guarantee

Example

He made a pledge to donate money to charity.

彼はチャリティーにお金を寄付する誓約をした。

B2 noun /ˈlɪn.ən/

linen

リネン生地

Meaning

A strong cloth made from the fibers of the flax plant, or items made from this cloth such as sheets or clothing.

Example

She bought new linen curtains for the living room.

彼女はリビングルームのために新しいリネンのカーテンを買いました。

A2 verb /ˈdʌbəl/

double

倍増する

Meaning

to make twice as much in size, number, or amount

Example

The company hopes to double its profits this year.

会社は今年、利益を倍増させることを望んでいます。

B2 adjective /ˌɪnsɪɡˈnɪfɪkənt/

insignificant

重要でない

Meaning

Too small or unimportant to be worth considering.

Example

The cost was so insignificant that nobody noticed it.

そのコストは重要でなく、誰もそれに気づかなかった。

C1 verb/noun /pərˈvɜːrt/

pervert

Meaning

As a verb: to distort the meaning or purpose of something; as a noun: a person with abnormal or immoral sexual behavior.

Example

He tried to pervert the truth to escape punishment.

C1 noun ˈsɪmbəlɪzəm

symbolism

象徴主義

Meaning

The use of symbols to represent ideas or qualities.

Example

The use of symbolism in the novel is masterful.

小説でのシンボリズムの使い方は見事です。

A2 adjective /kənˈfjuːzɪŋ/

confusing

紛らわしい

Meaning

causing someone to be unable to think clearly or understand; difficult to comprehend

Example

The instructions were confusing and hard to follow.

その指示は紛らわしく、従うのが難しかった。

C2 noun /ˈæpəfθɛm/

apophthegm

短くて、機知に富んだ教育的な言葉や格言

Meaning

A short, pithy, and instructive saying or maxim.

Example

She always had a witty apophthegm to share at meetings.

彼女は会議で共有するために、いつも機知に富んだアポフテムを持っていた。

C1 noun /plæsˈtɪsəti/

plasticity

可塑性、適応能力

Meaning

the quality of being easily shaped or molded; adaptability

Example

The brain's plasticity allows it to adapt after injury.

脳の可塑性により、怪我の後に適応することができます。

A2 noun /ˈjuːnɪt/

unit

ユニット

Meaning

an individual thing or person regarded as a single and complete entity

Example

Each unit in the production line is carefully tested.

生産ラインの各ユニットは慎重にテストされます。

C1 adjective /dɪˈsiːtfəl/

deceitful

欺瞞的な

Meaning

Deliberately misleading or dishonest.

Example

She gave a deceitful answer to hide the truth.

彼女は真実を隠すために欺瞞的な答えを出しました。

C2 adjective /ˈkʌsɪd/

cussed

頑固

Meaning

Annoyingly stubborn or difficult.

Example

He was too cussed to admit his mistake.

彼は自分の間違いを認めるには頑固すぎた。

C2 noun /əˈnækrəˌnɪzəm/

anachronism

Meaning

something that is out of its proper time period, especially something old-fashioned in a modern context

Example

Using a typewriter today feels like an anachronism.

C1 noun /ˈlɪbərəlɪzəm/

liberalism

リベラリズム

Meaning

a political and social philosophy advocating individual freedoms, democracy, and equality

Example

Liberalism emphasizes freedom of speech and human rights.

リベラリズムは言論の自由と人権を強調します。

B2 adjective /ˈvɪɡ.ər.əs/

vigorous

活発な

Meaning

Characterized by high energy and vitality.

Example

Regular exercise keeps the body vigorous and healthy.

定期的な運動は体を活発に保ち、健康にします。

A2 noun /ˈstreɪndʒər/

Stranger

見知らぬ人

Meaning

a person whom one does not know or with whom one is not familiar

Example

Never take candy from a stranger.

決して見知らぬ人からキャンディをもらわないでください。

C2 noun /ˈpɒm.əl/

pommel

剣や鞍の取っ手の丸い部分

Meaning

the rounded knob on the handle of a sword or saddle

Example

He gripped the sword firmly by the pommel.

彼は剣のポメルをしっかりと握った。

C1 verb /riːˈfɜːrbɪʃ/

refurbish

改装する

Meaning

To renovate or redecorate something, especially a building.

Example

The company decided to refurbish its old office.

その会社は古いオフィスを改装することを決定しました。

C1 adjective ʌnˈtʃɑːtɪd

uncharted

未開拓

Meaning

Not mapped or surveyed; unknown or unexplored.

Example

The mission aimed to explore uncharted areas of the planet.

そのミッションは惑星の未開拓の地域を探査することを目的としていました。

C1 verb /dɪˈstɪl/

distill

Meaning

To purify a liquid by heating and cooling; to extract the essential meaning or most important aspects.

Example

The factory distills water to make it safe for drinking.

C1 noun /ˌpɜː.mɪˈæbɪlɪti/

permeability

透過性、液体や気体が通過できる特性または状態

Meaning

The quality or state of being permeable; allowing liquids or gases to pass through.

Example

The permeability of the soil affects water retention.

土壌の透過性は水分保持に影響を与えます。

C2 adjective /ˈæprəbəˌtɔːri/

approbatory

称賛の

Meaning

expressing approval or praise

Example

The teacher gave an approbatory nod after reading the essay.

教師はエッセイを読んだ後、称賛の意を込めてうなずいた。

C2 adjective /ˈɒsiəs/

osseous

骨のような

Meaning

consisting of or turned into bone; bony

Example

The fossil showed osseous structures of the ancient creature.

化石は古代の生物の骨のような構造を示しました。

A1 noun /haʊs/

house

家

Meaning

A building for people to live in, usually with rooms and a roof.

Example

They bought a new house in the city.

彼らは市内に新しい家を買いました。

C2 adjective /ˈmʌsti/

musty

湿っぽい、カビ臭いまたは湿気のある匂い

Meaning

having a stale, moldy, or damp smell

Example

The old books had a musty odor.

古い本にはカビ臭い匂いがあった。

C1 adjective tɪˈneɪ.ʃəs

tenacious

粘り強い

Meaning

Not readily letting go of, giving up, or separated from an object that one holds, a position, or a principle; persistent.

Example

Her tenacious spirit helped her overcome hardships.

彼女の粘り強い精神が困難を乗り越える助けとなった。

B2 adjective /ˌʌnprɪˈdɪktəbəl/

unpredictable

予測できない

Meaning

not able to be predicted; changing suddenly and unexpectedly

Example

The weather in this region is highly unpredictable.

この地域の天気はとても予測できない。

C2 noun /ˈdeɪ.ɪs/

Dais

演壇

Meaning

a raised platform, typically at one end of a room or hall, for speakers or honored guests

Example

The principal stood on the dais to address the entire school assembly.

校長は演壇に立ち、全校集会に話しかけました。

B2 adverb /ˈneɪmli/

Namely

すなわち; 特に;

Meaning

that is to say; specifically; to be precise

Example

Three cities, namely Paris, London, and Rome, were visited.

三つの都市、すなわちパリ、ロンドン、ローマが訪問されました。

B1 noun /swɒn/

Swan

白鳥

Meaning

a large waterbird with a long curved neck and usually white plumage

Example

The elegant swan glided silently across the water.

優雅な白鳥が水面を静かに滑っていきました。

C2 noun /ˌpriːpəˈzɛʃən/

prepossession

先入観

Meaning

An opinion or feeling formed beforehand; a prejudice or preoccupation.

Example

His prepossession in favor of tradition made him resist change.

彼の伝統への先入観は彼を変化に抵抗させました。

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。

A1 adjective /lɑːrdʒ/

Large

大きい; 巨大な; 広大な

Meaning

of considerable size, extent, or intensity; big

Example

The large building dominated the city skyline.

その大きなビルは街のスカイラインを支配していた。

B1 verb /swɪtʃ/

switch

切り替える

Meaning

to change from one thing to another; to exchange or replace

Example

I switched from coffee to tea.

私はコーヒーからお茶に切り替えました。

B1 adjective /rɪˈmɑːrkəbl/

Remarkable

注目すべき; 非凡な; 顕著な;

Meaning

worthy of attention; extraordinary; notable;

Example

His recovery from the illness was remarkable.

病気から回復することは注目すべきことでした。

C2 noun /ˌlɛksɪˈkɒɡrəfər/

lexicographer

辞書編纂者

Meaning

A person who compiles, writes, or edits dictionaries.

Example

The lexicographer spent years compiling the dictionary.

そのレキシコグラファーは辞書を編纂するのに数年を費やした。

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 /ɑːrtʃ/

arch

アーチ

Meaning

a curved symmetrical structure spanning an opening and typically supporting the weight above it

Example

The ancient arch still stands in the city center.

古代のアーチは今でも街の中心に立っています。

B1 verb /dɪˈspleɪ/

display

表示する

Meaning

to show or exhibit; to present for others to see

Example

The museum displays ancient artifacts.

博物館は古代の遺物を表示しています。

B1 adjective /əˈrɪdʒ.ɪ.nəl/

Original

元の; 基本的な; 本物の

Meaning

first; fundamental; primary; authentic

Example

This is the original document, not a copy.

これはオリジナルの文書で、コピーではありません。

A2 noun /væn/

van

バン

Meaning

a large vehicle used for transporting goods or people

Example

The delivery van stopped in front of our house.

配送バンが私たちの家の前で止まりました。

C1 adjective /ˈɪntrɪkət/

intricate

複雑

Meaning

very detailed, complex, and difficult to understand

Example

The artist created an intricate pattern on the wall.

アーティストは壁に複雑な模様を作り出しました。

A1 noun, verb /baɪk/

bike

自転車

Meaning

a bicycle or motorcycle; to ride a bicycle

Example

He biked to school every day.

彼は毎日自転車で学校に行きました。

B1 adverb /ˈɡrædʒ.u.ə.li/

Gradually

徐々に; だんだん

Meaning

slowly and steadily over a period of time

Example

The weather gradually became warmer in spring.

春になると、天気は徐々に暖かくなった。

B1 preposition /θruːˈaʊt/

throughout

通して

Meaning

in every part of a place or during the whole time of an event

Example

She worked throughout the night.

彼女は一晩中働き続けた。

C1 verb /ʃraʊd/

shroud

覆う

Meaning

to cover or hide; to wrap in cloth

Example

The mountain peak was shrouded in mist.

山頂は霧に包まれていました。

B2 verb /ɪnˈtɛnsɪfaɪ/

intensify

強化する

Meaning

To make something stronger, more extreme, or more forceful.

Example

The storm is expected to intensify overnight.

嵐は夜通し強くなると予想されています。

C1 noun /ˈʃɜːrbət/

sherbet

シャーベット

Meaning

a sweet flavored drink or a frozen dessert made from sweetened fruit juice

Example

On hot days, she enjoys a glass of lemon sherbet.

暑い日には、彼女はレモンシャーベットを一杯楽しんでいます。

C1 noun /ˈstrɑːtəm/

stratum

層

Meaning

a layer or level of material, or a social class in society

Example

The upper stratum of society enjoyed privileges not available to others.

社会の上層部は他の人々が手に入れられない特権を享受していました。

B1 verb /əˈkjuːz/

accuse

告発する

Meaning

to charge someone with a crime or wrongdoing

Example

She accused him of stealing her wallet.

彼女は彼を財布を盗んだことで告訴した。

B2 noun rɪˈkruːt.mənt

recruitment

採用

Meaning

The action of finding new people to join an organization or support a cause.

Example

Recruitment strengthens the workforce.

採用は労働力を強化します。

B2 noun/verb /stʌmp/

stump

木の切り株、困惑させる

Meaning

the base of a tree left after the trunk is cut down; to puzzle or confuse

Example

The question completely stumped the students.

その質問は学生たちを完全に困らせました。

C1 adjective ɪˌɡæl.ɪˈteə.ri.ən

egalitarian

平等主義者

Meaning

Believing in or based on the principle that all people are equal and deserve equal rights and opportunities.

Example

The new law promotes an egalitarian society.

新しい法律は平等主義の社会を促進します。

B1 noun ˌɔː.ɡən.aɪˈzeɪ.ʃənz

organizations

組織

Meaning

Organized groups of people with a particular purpose

Example

Organizations play a key role in policymaking.

組織は政策形成において重要な役割を果たします。

C1 noun /kɑːrˈtɒɡrəfər/

cartographer

地図製作者

Meaning

A person who makes maps.

Example

The cartographer carefully drew the map of the new territory.

カートグラファーは新しい地域の地図を慎重に描きました。

C1 noun /mɪkst ɪˈkɒn.ə.mi/

mixed economy

混合経済

Meaning

An economic system where both government and private sector operate together.

Example

Most countries today follow a mixed economy model.

現在、ほとんどの国が混合経済モデルを採用しています。

B2 adjective /ˈrest.ləs/

Restless

落ち着きのない

Meaning

unable to rest or relax; constantly moving or fidgeting

Example

The child was restless during the long car journey.

長い車の旅で子供は落ち着きがなかった。

C1 verb /krɪndʒ/

cringe

縮む

Meaning

To shrink back in fear, embarrassment, or discomfort.

Example

She cringed when she remembered her mistake.

彼女は自分の間違いを思い出して、縮んだ。

C1 noun /kəmˈprɛʃn̩/

compression

圧縮

Meaning

The act of pressing or squeezing something into a smaller space.

Example

File compression helps reduce storage requirements.

ファイル圧縮はストレージ要件を削減するのに役立ちます。