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 noun /ɪkˈspres treɪn/

Express Train

エクスプレス列車

Meaning

a fast train that travels between major stations with few or no intermediate stops

Example

The express train reached the destination in half the usual time.

エクスプレス・トレインは通常の半分の時間で目的地に到着しました。

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。

A2 noun /ˈiː.ɡəl/

Eagle

ワシ

Meaning

large bird of prey with powerful wings and sharp talons

Example

The eagle soared high above the mountains.

ワシは山々の上を高く飛んだ。

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。

B2 adjective /ˈɛθnɪk/

ethnic

民族的

Meaning

relating to a population subgroup with a common national or cultural tradition

Example

The festival celebrated the city's diverse ethnic communities.

フェスティバルは都市のさまざまな民族のコミュニティを祝いました。

B1 noun /ˈen.trəns/

Entrance

入口

Meaning

an opening that allows access to a place; the action of entering

Example

The main entrance to the building was decorated with beautiful flowers.

ビルのメインエントランスは美しい花で飾られていました。

A1 pronoun /ˈɛvrɪθɪŋ/

everything

すべて

Meaning

all things; the whole lot

Example

He packed everything in his suitcase.

彼はすべてをスーツケースに詰め込んだ。

B2 adjective ɪkˈsep.ʃən.əl

exceptional

卓越した

Meaning

Unusually good; outstanding; forming an exception; not typical.

Example

Exceptional talent drives innovation.

卓越した才能が革新を促進する。

B1 adjective ɪɡˈzɪs.tɪŋ

existing

存在する

Meaning

In existence; present; current.

Example

The commission reviews existing provisions.

委員会は現在の規定を確認しています。

C1 noun /ˌɛks.həˈleɪ.ʃən/

exhalation

息を吐くこと

Meaning

The action of breathing out.

Example

Slow exhalation calms the nervous system.

ゆっくりした息を吐くことは神経系を落ち着かせます。

B2 noun /ˈen.ə.dʒi sɪˈkjʊə.rɪ.ti/

energy security

エネルギーの安全保障

Meaning

The reliable availability of energy sources at an affordable price for a nation or region.

Example

Energy security ensures consistent supply.

エネルギーセキュリティは一貫した供給を確保します。

C1 adjective /ɪˈklɛktɪk/

eclectic

エクレクティック

Meaning

Selecting or deriving ideas, styles, or tastes from a broad and diverse range of sources.

Example

Her taste in music is eclectic, ranging from classical to hip-hop.

彼女の音楽の好みはエクレクティックで、クラシックからヒップホップまで幅広いです。

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。

B2 verb, noun /ɪkˈsplɔɪt/

exploit

Meaning

to make full use of and derive benefit from (a resource); to use someone unfairly for one’s own advantage

Example

The company was accused of exploiting child labor.

B2 noun /ɪɡˌzædʒ.əˈreɪ.ʃən/

Exaggeration

誇張

Meaning

a statement that represents something as better or worse than it really is

Example

His story about the fish he caught was clearly an exaggeration.

彼が捕まえた魚についての話は明らかに誇張だった。

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。

B1 verb ɪkˈspændɪŋ

expanding

拡張する

Meaning

Becoming larger or more extensive; increasing in size, number, or importance.

Example

Expanding education opportunities helps reduce inequality.

教育の機会を拡大することは、不平等を減少させるのに役立ちます。

A2 verb /ɪkˈspekt/

expect

期待する

Meaning

to think something will happen; to anticipate

Example

I expect the meeting to start at 9 AM.

私は会議が午前9時に始まることを期待しています。

C1 verb /ɪnˈlɪst/

enlist

登録する

Meaning

to join or sign up, especially for military service; to secure someone's support or help

Example

He decided to enlist in the army after graduation.

彼は卒業後に軍隊に入隊することに決めました。

B2 noun /ɪmˈbærəsmənt/

embarrassment

恥ずかしさ

Meaning

a feeling of self-consciousness, shame, or awkwardness

Example

Her face turned red with embarrassment after the mistake.

彼女は間違いを犯した後、恥ずかしさで顔が赤くなった。

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。

C2 verb /ɛmˈbleɪzən/

emblazon

目立つ方法で飾る

Meaning

To decorate or display something in a noticeable or impressive way.

Example

The team's logo was emblazoned on their uniforms.

チームのロゴは彼らのユニフォームに鮮明に表示されていました。

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。

B2 verb /ɪkˈsiːd/

exceed

超える

Meaning

to go beyond a limit or expectation

Example

The athlete exceeded everyone's expectations by winning the gold medal.

アスリートは金メダルを獲得することで皆の期待を超えました。

B2 verb/noun /ɪɡˈzɪbɪt/

exhibit

展示する

Meaning

To display or show publicly; something put on display.

Example

The museum will exhibit ancient artifacts.

博物館は古代の遺物を展示する予定です。

C1 verb /ɪkˈskriːt/

excrete

排泄する

Meaning

to eliminate waste matter from the body

Example

Humans excrete carbon dioxide through breathing.

人間は呼吸を通じて二酸化炭素を排出します。

C1 noun ɪˌlæˈstɪs.ə.ti

elasticity

弾力性

Meaning

The responsiveness of demand or supply to changes in price.

Example

The elasticity of demand for luxury goods is high.

贅沢品の需要の弾力性は高い。

B1 adjective /ˌel.ɪˈmen.tər.i/

Elementary

初歩的; 基本的

Meaning

basic; fundamental; primary level

Example

He learned elementary mathematics in school.

彼は学校で初歩的な数学を学んだ。

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 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 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。

C1 adjective /ˌɛnɪɡˈmætɪk/

enigmatic

謎めいた

Meaning

mysterious and difficult to interpret or understand

Example

He gave me an enigmatic smile.

彼は私に謎めいた笑顔を見せた。

B2 verb /ɪmˈpaʊər/

empower

Meaning

To give someone the power or authority to do something; to make someone stronger or more confident.

Example

Education can empower people to improve their lives.

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。

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。

B1 adjective /ɪnˈɡeɪdʒd/

Engaged

忙しい; 関与している; 婚約している

Meaning

busy; occupied; involved in activity; betrothed

Example

He is engaged in important research work.

彼は重要な研究作業に忙しい。

B1 noun /ˌiːkəˈnɒmɪks/ or /ˌɛkəˈnɒmɪks/

economics

経済学

Meaning

The study of production, consumption, and transfer of wealth.

Example

He is studying economics at university.

彼は大学で経済学を学んでいます。

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 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。

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。

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。

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。

B1 verb /ɪkˈsplɔːrɪŋ/

exploring

探査する

Meaning

Investigating or studying thoroughly; searching into or ranging over for the purpose of discovery.

Example

They are exploring different areas of Antarctica.

彼らは南極のさまざまな地域を探査しています。

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。

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。

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。

B1 verb /ɪkˈstend/

extend

延長する

Meaning

to make longer or larger; to stretch out; to offer or give

Example

The company decided to extend the deadline for the project.

会社はプロジェクトの締め切りを延長することに決定しました。

A2 noun /ˈɛləˌveɪtər/

elevator

エレベーター

Meaning

a machine that carries people or goods up and down between floors in a building

Example

We took the elevator to the tenth floor.

私たちはエレベーターで10階に行きました。

B1 verb /ˈɛdjʊˌkeɪt/

educate

教育する

Meaning

to give knowledge, skills, or training to someone; to teach

Example

Parents should educate their children about healthy habits.

親は子供たちに健康的な習慣について教育するべきです。

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。

A2 verb /ɪnˈkɜːrɪdʒ/

encourage

励ます

Meaning

to give support, confidence, or hope; to motivate

Example

Teachers should encourage students to ask questions.

教師は生徒に質問をするように励ますべきです。

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。

C1 adjective ɪˌlektrəʊmæɡˈnetɪk

electromagnetic

電磁的

Meaning

Relating to both electricity and magnetism or their interaction.

Example

Electromagnetic forces repel protons.

電磁力は陽子を反発させる。

B1 noun /ˈempaɪər/

empire

帝国

Meaning

a group of countries or regions controlled by one ruler or government

Example

The Roman Empire lasted for centuries.

ローマ帝国は何世代にもわたって続きました。

A2 noun /ɪkˈspɪə.ri.əns/

Experience

経験

Meaning

practical contact with and observation of facts or events; knowledge gained through involvement

Example

Her years of teaching experience made her an excellent mentor for new teachers.

彼女の何年もの教職経験は、新しい教師たちにとって優れたメンターとなりました。

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。

C1 noun /ɪkˈspoʊnənt/

exponent

指数

Meaning

a person who supports, promotes, or explains an idea; in math, a symbol denoting power

Example

She is a leading exponent of modern dance.

彼女は現代舞踏の先駆者です。

C2 verb /ɪkˈspɒstjʊleɪt/

expostulate

反対する

Meaning

to express strong disapproval or disagreement

Example

She expostulated with her friend about the risky decision.

彼女は友人に対してリスクのある決定について反対しました。

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。

B2 verb /ˈɛskɔrt/

escort

付き添う

Meaning

to accompany someone; to guide or protect while going somewhere

Example

The guard escorted the visitor to the office.

ガードは訪問者をオフィスにエスコートしました。

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。

C2 noun /ɪˈpɪsəl/

epistle

書簡

Meaning

A letter, especially a formal or didactic one; often used for letters in the New Testament.

Example

He wrote a long epistle to his friend about his travels.

彼は自分の旅行について友人に長い手紙を書いた。

B2 adverb /ɪkˈskluːsɪvli/

exclusively

独占的に

Meaning

only; not shared with others

Example

This service is available exclusively to premium members.

このサービスはプレミアムメンバーのみが利用できます。

C2 adjective /ɪˈfiːt/

effete

無力

Meaning

Lacking vitality, strength, or effectiveness; weak and overrefined.

Example

The empire became effete after centuries of indulgence.

帝国は何世代にもわたる享楽の後、無力になった。

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。

A2 adjective /ˈɛkstrə/

extra

追加の

Meaning

More than what is usual, expected, or necessary

Example

She brought some extra food for the picnic.

彼女はピクニックのために追加の食べ物を持ってきました。

C1 verb /ɪkˈstɔːrt/

extort

強奪する

Meaning

to obtain something, especially money, by force, threats, or unfair means

Example

The gang attempted to extort money from local shopkeepers.

ギャングは地元の店主からお金を強奪しようとした。

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。

C1 verb /ˈɪə.mɑːrk/

earmark

指定する

Meaning

To designate funds, resources, or time for a particular purpose.

Example

The government has earmarked funds for education.

政府は教育のための資金を指定しました。

C2 noun /ɛmˈpɔːriəm/

emporium

大規模な店

Meaning

A large retail store selling a wide variety of goods.

Example

They visited the new emporium to buy furniture and home decor.

彼らは新しいエンポリウムを訪れて、家具とホームデコールを買いました。

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。

A2 adjective /ɪmˈbærəst/

embarrassed

恥ずかしい

Meaning

feeling awkward, ashamed, or self-conscious about something

Example

He felt embarrassed when he forgot her name.

彼は彼女の名前を忘れたとき、恥ずかしいと感じた。

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。

A2 noun /ɪkˈskjuːs/

Excuse

言い訳

Meaning

a reason or explanation put forward to defend or justify a fault or offense

Example

Being tired is not a valid excuse for not completing your homework.

疲れていることは宿題を終わらせなかった理由にはならない。

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。

A2 adverb /ˈiːkwəli/

equally

平等に

Meaning

in an equal or fair way; to the same degree

Example

The prize money was equally divided among the winners.

賞金は受賞者の間で平等に分けられました。

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。

A2 noun /ɪkˈsaɪt.mənt/

Excitement

興奮

Meaning

a feeling of great enthusiasm and eagerness

Example

The children could barely contain their excitement about the upcoming field trip.

子供たちは次の学校旅行についての興奮を抑えることができなかった。

B2 noun /ɪnˈrɪtʃ.mənt/

enrichment

豊かさ

Meaning

The action of improving or enhancing the quality or value of something.

Example

Cultural enrichment fosters a deeper understanding of traditions.

文化的な豊かさは伝統への深い理解を促進します。

A1 adjective /ɪkˈsaɪtɪd/

excited

興奮した

Meaning

very enthusiastic and eager about something

Example

The children were excited to open their presents.

子供たちはプレゼントを開けるのを楽しみにして興奮していました。

C1 adjective /ɪkˈsplɔɪtətɪv/

exploitative

搾取的な

Meaning

making use of a situation or people unfairly and unethically for one's own advantage

Example

The workers protested against the exploitative practices of the factory.

労働者たちは工場の搾取的な行動に抗議した。

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 adjective /ˌɛfləˈrɛsənt/

efflorescent

開花する

Meaning

in the process of blooming or flourishing

Example

The efflorescent trees made the park look beautiful.

開花する木々は公園を美しく見せました。

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。

B1 noun /ɪkˈsten.ʃən/

Extension

延長; 拡張

Meaning

the action of extending something; additional time or space

Example

The professor granted an extension for the assignment deadline.

教授は課題の締め切りに対して延長を許可しました。

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。

C1 noun ɪˌræd.ɪˈkeɪ.ʃən

eradication

根絶

Meaning

The complete destruction or elimination of something unwanted.

Example

Carbon eradication is a key goal of the project.

カーボンの根絶はプロジェクトの重要な目標です。

B2 verb /ɪnˈkʌmpəs/

encompass

網羅する

Meaning

To include comprehensively; to surround or encircle.

Example

The project will encompass all aspects of rural development.

そのプロジェクトは農村開発のすべての側面を網羅します。

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。

B1 verb /ˌɛntərˈteɪn/

entertain

Meaning

to provide amusement, enjoyment, or hospitality to others

Example

The comedian entertained the audience with his jokes.

B2 verb /ɪnˈlɑːrdʒ/

enlarge

広げる

Meaning

to make something bigger or increase in size

Example

They decided to enlarge their house.

彼らは家を広げることに決めました。

C2 noun /ˌɛksəˈdʒiːsɪs/

exegesis

注解

Meaning

A critical explanation or interpretation of a text, especially a religious scripture.

Example

The professor gave a detailed exegesis of the biblical passage.

教授は聖書の一節の詳細な注解を提供した。

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。

B1 noun /ˈɛpɪsoʊd/

episode

エピソード

Meaning

An event or part of a story, or one installment in a series.

Example

The last episode of the drama was watched by millions.

そのドラマの最後のエピソードは何百万もの人々によって観られました。

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 noun ˈiːkoʊˌtʊrɪzəm

Eco-tourism

エコツーリズム

Meaning

A form of tourism involving responsible travel to natural areas that conserves the environment and improves the well-being of local people.

Example

Eco-tourism promotes responsible travel to natural areas.

エコツーリズムは自然地域への責任ある旅行を促進します。

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。

C1 verb /ɛmˈbɛzəl/

embezzle

Meaning

to steal or misuse money or property entrusted to one's care

Example

The accountant was arrested for embezzling company funds.

B1 noun ɪmˈplɔɪmənt

employment

雇用

Meaning

The condition of having paid work; the action of giving work to someone.

Example

Employment was limited to Urdu speakers.

雇用はウルドゥ語を話す人々に限定されていました。

B1 noun /ˈel.boʊ/

Elbow

肘

Meaning

the joint between the forearm and the upper arm

Example

He hurt his elbow while playing tennis.

彼はテニスをしているときに肘を痛めた。

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。

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 /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 /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。

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。

C1 adjective /ɪnˈθrɔː.lɪŋ/

enthralling

魅力的

Meaning

Captivating and holding one's attention completely; fascinating.

Example

The movie was enthralling, keeping the audience engaged till the end.

その映画は魅力的で、観客は最後まで引き込まれていました。

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。

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 /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。

C1 noun /ˈɒntreɪ/ (UK), /ˈɑːntreɪ/ (US)

entree

メインディッシュ

Meaning

The main course of a meal (US); the right to enter or access (formal).

Example

The restaurant’s signature steak was served as the main entree.

レストランのサインステーキはメインディッシュとして提供されました。

C1 adjective /ɪˈmeɪʃieɪtɪd/

emaciated

やせ衰えた

Meaning

Abnormally thin or weak, usually due to illness or lack of food.

Example

The emaciated dog was rescued from the abandoned house.

そのやせ衰えた犬は放置された家から救出されました。

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 /ˌɛk.spəˈnɛn.ʃəl/

exponential

急速な成長または拡張

Meaning

Rapid growth or expansion at an increasing rate

Example

Technology is advancing at an exponential rate.

テクノロジーは指数関数的に進化しています。

C1 adjective /ɪˈrɒtɪk/

erotic

エロティック

Meaning

relating to or tending to arouse sexual desire or excitement

Example

The novel contained several erotic scenes.

その小説にはいくつかのエロティックなシーンが含まれていました。

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。

C1 noun /ˌɛtɪˈmɒlədʒi/

etymology

語源学

Meaning

The study of the origin of words and how their meanings and forms have evolved.

Example

The etymology of the word 'salary' comes from the Latin word for salt.

'給与'という言葉の語源は、ラテン語の塩を意味する言葉から来ています。

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。

A1 adjective/adverb /ɪˈnʌf/

enough

十分

Meaning

as much or as many as required

Example

We have enough food for everyone.

私たちは皆のために十分な食べ物があります。

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。

C1 noun ɪɡˌzæs.pəˈreɪ.ʃən

exasperation

苛立ち

Meaning

Extreme irritation or frustration.

Example

He sighed in exasperation after hearing the same excuse again.

彼は同じ言い訳をまた聞かされて、苛立ちのあまりため息をついた。