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C2 adjective ˈɛr.jʊ.daɪt

erudite

博識または賢い
Meaning
Having or showing great knowledge or learning; scholarly and intellectual.
Example
The professor's erudite lecture fascinated the students.
教授の博識な講義は学生たちを魅了した。
C2 noun /ˈiːən/

eon

エオン
Meaning
an indefinitely long period of time; an age
Example
Dinosaurs lived millions of years ago, in a different eon.
恐竜は何百万年も前に、異なるエオンで生きていました。
C2 noun /ˈɛpɪɡræm/

epigram

エピグラム
Meaning
A short, witty saying or poem that expresses an idea in a clever way.
Example
Oscar Wilde was famous for his sharp epigrams.
オスカー・ワイルドは鋭いエピグラムで有名でした。
C2 verb /ɪnˈsaɪfər/

encipher

メッセージをコードまたは暗号に変換する
Meaning
to convert a message into code or cipher
Example
The agent enciphered the secret message before sending it.
エージェントはメッセージを送る前にそれを暗号化しました。
C2 verb /ɪnˈtriːt/

entreat

懇願する
Meaning
To ask earnestly or beg someone to do something.
Example
She entreated him to stay a little longer.
彼女は彼にもう少し長くいてくれるように懇願した。
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。
C2 verb /ɪˈvɜːrt/

evert

外向きにひっくり返す
Meaning
To turn inside out or outward.
Example
The surgeon had to evert the eyelid during the procedure.
外科医は手術中にまぶたをひっくり返さなければなりませんでした。
C2 verb /ɛkˈskɔːrieɪt/

excoriate

厳しく批判する
Meaning
To strongly criticize someone; to denounce severely.
Example
The critic excoriated the film for its poor script.
批評家はその映画の悪い脚本を厳しく批判しました。
C2 adjective /ɛkˈstrɪnzɪk/

extrinsic

外的
Meaning
Not part of the essential nature of someone or something; coming from outside.
Example
His motivation was largely extrinsic, driven by rewards and recognition.
彼の動機は主に外的なもので、報酬や認識によって駆動されていました。
C2 adjective /ˌɛpɪkjʊˈriːən/

epicurean

エピキュリアン
Meaning
relating to the enjoyment of fine food, drink, and luxury
Example
The chef prepared an epicurean feast for the guests.
シェフはゲストのためにエピキュリアンな饗宴を準備しました。
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。
C2 noun /ɪnˈtriːti/

entreaty

請願
Meaning
An earnest or humble request or plea.
Example
She made an entreaty for peace during the heated argument.
彼女は激しい議論の中で平和を求める請願をしました。
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。
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。
C2 adjective /juːˈdʒɛnɪk/

eugenic

優生学的
Meaning
Relating to or aiming at improving the genetic quality of a population.
Example
In the early 20th century, some scientists supported eugenic policies.
20世紀初頭、一部の科学者は優生学的な政策を支持した。
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 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 /ɪkˈspiːdiənsi/

expediency

便宜主義
Meaning
the quality of being convenient and practical despite possibly being improper or immoral
Example
He acted out of political expediency rather than principle.
彼は原則ではなく政治的便宜主義から行動した。
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 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。
C2 adjective /ˌɛlɪˈfæntaɪn/

elephantine

象のような
Meaning
Huge, clumsy, or resembling an elephant in size or movement.
Example
The man moved with an elephantine grace.
その男はエレファンタインの優雅さで動いた。
C2 verb /ɛnˈkɪndl/

enkindle

火をつける、感動させる
Meaning
to set on fire or inspire strong emotion
Example
The speech enkindled hope in the audience.
スピーチは観客に希望を灯しました。
C2 noun /ˈɛmbəˌlɪzəm/

embolism

塞栓
Meaning
the sudden blockage of a blood vessel by a clot or other foreign matter
Example
The patient suffered a fatal pulmonary embolism.
患者は致命的な肺塞栓を患った。
C2 verb /ɪnˈræptʃər/

enrapture

魅了する
Meaning
To fill someone with great delight or joy.
Example
The beautiful music enraptured the audience.
美しい音楽は観客を魅了しました。
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。
C2 noun /ˈɪəri/

eyry

猛禽の巣
Meaning
an alternative spelling of eyrie; a nest of a bird of prey
Example
The falcon guarded its eyry fiercely.
隼はその巣を激しく守った。
C2 adjective /ˌɛvɪˈdɛnʃəl/

evidential

証拠の
Meaning
relating to or providing evidence
Example
The lawyer presented evidential support for her claims.
弁護士は彼女の主張に対する証拠のサポートを提供しました。
C2 verb /ɪnˈvaɪərən/

environ

囲む
Meaning
to surround or enclose; to encircle
Example
Mountains environ the small valley.
山々は小さな谷を囲んでいます。
C2 noun /ɛθˈnɒlədʒi/

ethnology

民族学
Meaning
the study of the characteristics of different peoples and the differences and relationships between them
Example
She specialized in ethnology to better understand cultural diversity.
彼女は文化的多様性をよりよく理解するために民族学を専門にしていた。
C2 verb /ɛnˈfrænˌtʃaɪz/

enfranchise

幸福
Meaning
To grant the right to vote or other rights of citizenship.
Example
The new law enfranchised thousands of people.
彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、自分の幸福を隠せませんでした。
C2 verb /ɪnˈskɒns/

ensconce

快適に座る, 隠れる
Meaning
to settle comfortably or securely in a place; to hide or shelter firmly
Example
She ensconced herself in a cozy armchair by the fireplace.
彼女は暖炉のそばの快適な椅子に座り込んだ。
C2 noun /ɛˌspriː də ˈkɔːr/

esprit de corps

チームスピリット
Meaning
A feeling of pride, fellowship, and loyalty shared by members of a group.
Example
The team's esprit de corps was evident in their cooperative effort.
チームのスピリットは、彼らの協力的な努力に明らかに現れていた。
C2 noun /ɪˌkliːziˈæstɪk/

ecclesiastic

教会の
Meaning
A member of the clergy or church official.
Example
The council was attended by several high-ranking ecclesiastics.
その会議には数人の高位の教会役員が出席しました。
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。
C2 noun /ɪɡˈzɛmplɑːr/

exemplar

模範
Meaning
A model or pattern to be copied or imitated.
Example
She is an exemplar of kindness and generosity.
彼女は親切と寛大さの模範です。
C2 adjective /ɪɡˈzɔːstɪbəl/

exhaustible

使い果たせる
Meaning
able to be used up completely; not infinite
Example
Coal and oil are exhaustible resources.
石炭と石油は使い果たせる資源です。
C2 noun /ɪˌnʌn.siˈeɪ.ʃən/

enunciation

発音, 明確な発音
Meaning
The act of saying or pronouncing words clearly and distinctly.
Example
His enunciation was clear during the presentation.
彼の発音はプレゼンテーション中に明確でした。
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 /ˌɛvəˈnɛsənt/

evanescent

儚い
Meaning
Quickly fading or disappearing; lasting for only a very short time.
Example
The beauty of the sunset was evanescent, fading within minutes.
夕日の美しさは儚く、数分で消えてしまった。
C2 noun /ˌɛfləˈrɛsəns/

efflorescence

開花
Meaning
the process of flowering or reaching an optimal stage of development
Example
The garden was at the peak of its efflorescence in spring.
庭は春にその開花のピークに達していました。
C2 noun /ˈjuːfəni/

euphony

ユーフォニー
Meaning
The quality of being pleasing to the ear, especially through harmonious combination of words.
Example
The orator's speech was full of euphony and rhythm.
演説者のスピーチはユーフォニーとリズムで満ちていた。
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。
C2 noun /ɪɡˈzækʃən/

exaction

強制徴収
Meaning
the act of demanding or obtaining something, especially unfairly
Example
The peasants suffered under the king's heavy exactions.
農民たちは王の重い強制徴収の下で苦しんだ。
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 /ˌɛvəˈnɛs/

evanesce

消える
Meaning
To disappear gradually; to fade away.
Example
The mist began to evanesce as the sun rose higher.
霧は太陽が高く昇るにつれて消え始めた。
C2 verb /ɪkˈspʌndʒ/

expunge

削除
Meaning
To erase or remove completely, often something unwanted.
Example
He managed to expunge the embarrassing memory from his mind.
彼は恥ずかしい記憶を心から消し去ることに成功しました。
C2 noun /ˌɛntəˈmɒlədʒi/

entomology

昆虫学
Meaning
The scientific study of insects.
Example
She studied entomology to understand the behavior of bees.
彼女は蜂の行動を理解するために昆虫学を学びました。
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.
C2 adjective /ˌjuːləˈdʒɪstɪk/

eulogistic

賛辞の
Meaning
Expressing praise or admiration, often formally.
Example
The speaker gave a eulogistic account of the leader’s achievements.
スピーカーはリーダーの業績について賛辞の言葉を述べました。
C2 verb /ɪmˈbɪtər/

embitter

憤慨させる
Meaning
To make someone resentful or angry; to cause bitterness.
Example
The unfair treatment embittered the employees.
不公平な扱いが従業員を憤慨させた。
C2 noun /ˌɛləˈkjuːʃn/

elocution

弁論術
Meaning
The skill of clear and expressive speech, especially in public speaking.
Example
She improved her elocution through constant practice.
彼女は継続的な練習を通じて弁論術を向上させた。
C2 adjective /ɪˈmɛrɪtəs/

emeritus

名誉教授
Meaning
having retired but allowed to retain their title as an honor
Example
He is a professor emeritus at the university.
彼は大学の名誉教授です。
C2 adjective /ˈiːkwaɪn/

equine

馬に関連する
Meaning
Relating to or resembling a horse.
Example
The veterinarian specialized in equine medicine.
獣医は馬の医療に専門特化していました。
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 adjective /ˌɛl.ɪˈmɑː.səˌnɛr.i/

eleemosynary

慈善的な
Meaning
Relating to charity; dependent on or supported by charity.
Example
The hospital was founded as an eleemosynary institution.
病院は慈善的な機関として設立されました。
C2 adjective /ˌɛl.ɪˈdʒaɪ.ək/

elegiac

エレジアック
Meaning
Expressing sorrow, often for something past; resembling an elegy.
Example
The novel ends on an elegiac note, mourning the lost era.
小説は失われた時代を悼むエレジアックな調子で終わる。
C2 adjective /ˌɛkspəˈdɪʃəs/

expeditious

迅速
Meaning
Done with speed and efficiency.
Example
The expeditious delivery of the package was appreciated.
パッケージの迅速な配達が評価されました。
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。
C2 verb /ɪnˈθroʊn/

enthrone

戴冠する
Meaning
to install someone on a throne or to give someone high status
Example
The king was enthroned in a grand ceremony.
王は大きな儀式で即位しました。
C2 noun /ɛmˈpɪrɪˌsɪzəm/

empiricism

経験主義
Meaning
the theory that all knowledge is derived from sense-experience
Example
Empiricism argues that knowledge comes from experience and observation.
経験主義は、知識は経験と観察から来ると主張しています。
C2 adjective /ɛmˈpaɪriəl/

empyreal

天上的
Meaning
Heavenly, divine, or relating to the highest heavens.
Example
The poet described the empyreal beauty of the stars.
詩人は星の天上的な美しさを描写しました。
C2 noun /ɪˈfɛmɪnəsi/

effeminacy

女性的特質
Meaning
The quality of showing traits traditionally associated with women, such as delicacy or softness.
Example
In ancient times, effeminacy was often criticized as a sign of weakness.
古代では、女性的特質はしばしば弱さのサインとして批判されていました。
C2 verb /ɪˈstreɪndʒ/

estrange

Meaning
to cause someone to no longer be close or affectionate; to alienate
Example
His constant criticism began to estrange him from his friends.
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。
C2 noun /ɪˈluːʒən/

elusion

回避
Meaning
The act of escaping or avoiding something, especially by cleverness or trickery.
Example
His constant elusion of responsibility frustrated his colleagues.
彼の責任逃れは同僚を苛立たせた。
C2 verb /ɪnˈtwaɪn/

entwine

絡ませる
Meaning
to twist or wind together; to become closely connected or involved
Example
The vines entwine around the old fence.
つるが古いフェンスを巻きつけている。
C2 adjective /ˌɛnkəˈmiːæstɪk/

encomiastic

賛辞の
Meaning
Expressing praise; laudatory.
Example
The book was filled with encomiastic remarks about the author.
その本は著者に対する賛辞のコメントで満ちていた。
C2 adjective /ˈek.wə.bəl/

Equable

冷静
Meaning
calm and even-tempered; not easily disturbed
Example
He maintained an equable temperament throughout the crisis.
彼は危機の間、冷静な気質を保ち続けた。
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 noun /ɪˈlɪksər/

elixir

エリクシール
Meaning
A magical or medicinal potion believed to cure illnesses or grant immortality.
Example
The old legend spoke of an elixir that could grant eternal youth.
古代の伝説は、永遠の若さを与えることができるエリクシールについて語っていました。
C2 noun /ɪˈfjuːʒən/

effusion

流出
Meaning
An unrestrained outpouring of words, feelings, or emotions.
Example
His letter was an effusion of love and longing.
彼の手紙は愛と切望の流出でした。
C2 verb /ɪsˈtʃuː/

eschew

避ける
Meaning
to deliberately avoid or abstain from something
Example
She chose to eschew junk food for a healthier diet.
彼女は健康的な食事のためにジャンクフードを避けることを選びました。
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 adjective /ˌiːvənˈhændɪd/

evenhanded

公平な
Meaning
Fair and impartial; showing no bias or favoritism.
Example
The judge was praised for her evenhanded approach to the case.
その裁判官は、公平なアプローチでその事件を扱ったことで称賛されました。
C2 noun, adjective /ɪˈklɪptɪk/

ecliptic

黄道
Meaning
The apparent path of the sun across the sky; relating to eclipses or this path.
Example
The ecliptic is the plane of Earth's orbit around the Sun.
黄道は地球の太陽の周りの軌道の平面です。
C2 verb /ɪkˈskruːʃieɪt/

excruciate

苦しめる
Meaning
to cause intense pain or suffering
Example
The injury excruciated him with unbearable pain.
その怪我は彼を耐え難い痛みに苦しめました。
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。
C2 verb /ɪnˈtræp/

entrap

Meaning
To catch or trick someone into a difficult situation.
Example
The police tried to entrap the criminal with false evidence.
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 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。
C2 noun /ɛnˈkoʊmiəm/

encomium

賛辞
Meaning
A speech or piece of writing that praises someone or something highly.
Example
He delivered an encomium to his retiring teacher.
彼は退職する教師に対して賛辞の演説をしました。
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。
C2 verb /ɪkˈstɛnjueɪt/

extenuate

軽減する
Meaning
to make an offense, fault, or situation seem less serious by providing an excuse or explanation
Example
The lawyer tried to extenuate his client's actions by highlighting his difficult childhood.
弁護士は、クライアントの難しい幼少期を強調して彼の行動を軽減しようとしました。
C2 verb /ɪkˈspɛktəreɪt/

expectorate

痰を吐く
Meaning
to cough up and spit out mucus from the throat or lungs
Example
The patient began to expectorate thick mucus.
患者は濃い粘液を吐き始めました。
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。
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。
C2 noun /ˈɛnsaɪn/

ensign

旗
Meaning
A flag or standard, especially a military or naval one indicating nationality; also a junior officer in the navy or coast guard.
Example
The ship raised its national ensign before leaving the harbor.
その船は港を出る前に国旗を掲げました。
C2 verb /ɪɡˈzɪləreɪt/

exhilarate

興奮させる
Meaning
To make someone feel very happy, animated, or excited.
Example
The mountain view exhilarated the travelers.
山の景色は旅行者を興奮させました。
C2 noun /ˈɪəri/

eyrie

ワシの巣
Meaning
the nest of a bird of prey, such as an eagle, typically built high on a cliff or tree
Example
The eagle’s eyrie was perched high on the mountain cliff.
ワシの巣は山の崖の頂上にありました。
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。
C2 noun /ɪˈbʊliəns/

ebullience

熱狂
Meaning
the quality of being cheerful, enthusiastic, and full of energy
Example
The teacher's ebullience inspired her students.
教師の熱狂が生徒たちをインスパイアしました。
C2 noun /ˈɛpənɪm/

eponym

名前の由来となった人
Meaning
A person after whom a discovery, invention, place, or other thing is named.
Example
Sandwich is an eponym named after the Earl of Sandwich.
サンドイッチはサンドイッチ伯爵にちなんだエポニムです。
C2 verb /ɪˈspaɪ/

espy

見る
Meaning
To catch sight of or notice something, especially from a distance.
Example
From the hilltop, she espied a small village in the valley.
丘の頂上から、彼女は谷間に小さな村を見つけました。
C2 adjective /ˈɛrənt/

errant

逸脱した
Meaning
behaving wrongly or straying from the proper course or standards
Example
The teacher disciplined the errant student.
教師は逸脱した生徒を罰しました。
C2 noun /ˈɪrˌʃɑːt/

earshot

耳の届く範囲
Meaning
the range or distance within which a sound can be heard
Example
The children whispered secrets out of earshot of their parents.
子供たちは親の耳の届く範囲外で秘密をささやいた。
C2 adjective /ɪˈfʌldʒənt/

effulgent

輝かしい
Meaning
Shining brilliantly; radiant.
Example
Her effulgent smile brightened everyone's mood.
彼女の輝かしい笑顔は皆の気分を明るくした。
C2 noun /ˌɛksaɪˈteɪʃən/

excitation

興奮
Meaning
a state of great excitement or the process of stimulating activity
Example
The news created great excitation among the fans.
そのニュースはファンの間で大きな興奮を引き起こしました。
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 /ˌɛfəˈvɛsəns/

effervescence

発泡
Meaning
The release of gas bubbles; vivacity or high-spiritedness.
Example
Her effervescence made her the life of the party.
彼女の発泡はパーティーの生命となった。
C2 verb ɪɡˈzɔːrt

exhort

強く促す
Meaning
To strongly encourage or urge someone to do something.
Example
The teacher exhorted students to work hard for exams.
先生は学生たちに試験のために一生懸命勉強するよう促した。
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。
C2 verb /ɪˈdjuːs/

educe

引き出す
Meaning
To draw out or bring forth something latent or hidden.
Example
The teacher tried to educe a response from the shy student.
教師は恥ずかしがり屋の生徒から反応を引き出そうとしました。
C2 noun /ˈeb.taɪd/

Ebb-tide

干潮
Meaning
the movement of the tide out to sea; a time when the sea level is falling
Example
During ebb-tide, we could walk further out on the beach.
干潮時には、ビーチでさらに遠くに歩けました。
C2 noun /ˌɛpɪˈdɜːrmɪs/

epidermis

皮膚の外層
Meaning
the outer layer of cells covering the body of an organism, especially the skin
Example
The epidermis protects the body from harmful bacteria.
エピデルミスは有害な細菌から体を守ります。
C2 noun /ɪkˈstɛnsər/

extensor

伸展筋
Meaning
a muscle that serves to extend or straighten a limb or part of the body.
Example
The extensor muscles in the arm help straighten the elbow.
腕の伸展筋は肘をまっすぐにするのを助けます。
C2 adjective /ˌɛf.ɪˈkeɪ.ʃəs/

efficacious

効果的な
Meaning
Successful in producing a desired or intended result; effective.
Example
The vaccine proved highly efficacious in preventing infections.
ワクチンは感染を予防するのに非常に効果的であることが証明されました。
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。
C2 noun /ˈɒnwiː/ or /ˈɑːnwiː/

ennui

退屈
Meaning
A feeling of boredom, listlessness, or dissatisfaction arising from lack of excitement.
Example
After weeks of doing nothing, he sank into a deep sense of ennui.
何もせずに数週間後、彼は深い退屈に沈んだ。
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。
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。
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 /ɪnˈdjuː/

endue

授ける
Meaning
To provide or endow with a quality or ability.
Example
The leader was endued with wisdom and courage.
リーダーは知恵と勇気を授けられた。
C2 noun /ˈɛlɪdʒi/

elegy

エレジー
Meaning
A poem or song expressing sorrow, especially for someone who has died.
Example
The poet wrote an elegy for his late friend.
詩人は亡き友人のためにエレジーを書きました。
C2 noun /ˈɛksɪdʒənsi/

exigency

緊急の必要性
Meaning
an urgent need or demand requiring immediate attention
Example
In times of war, the exigency of the situation requires quick decisions.
戦争の時、状況の緊急の必要性は迅速な決定を要求する。
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。
C2 noun /ɪˈmɒljʊmənt/

emolument

給料
Meaning
payment for work or services; salary or fees
Example
The professor received his annual emolument from the university.
教授は大学から年俸を受け取った。
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 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 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 noun /ˈɛpɪˌsaɪkl/

epicycle

外周上の小円
Meaning
a small circle whose center moves around the circumference of a larger one, used in ancient astronomy
Example
The concept of the epicycle was used to explain planetary motion.
エピサイクルの概念は惑星の運動を説明するために使用されました。
C2 noun /ɪˈfʌldʒəns/

effulgence

輝き
Meaning
Brilliant radiance or shining brightness.
Example
The effulgence of the sunrise lit up the entire valley.
日の出の輝きが谷全体を照らした。