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 verb /breɪz/

braze

ブレイズ

Meaning

To join two pieces of metal by heating and melting a filler metal into the joint.

Example

The mechanic brazed the broken pipe to fix the leak.

メカニックは壊れたパイプを溶接して漏れを修理しました。

A2 noun /ɡɑːrd/

Guard

警備員; ガード

Meaning

a person who keeps watch, especially a soldier or police officer; a device worn or fitted to prevent injury

Example

The security guard checked everyone's identification before allowing entry to the building.

セキュリティガードは、ビルに入る前に全員のIDを確認しました。

B2 noun /ˈprɛʃər ˈkʊkər/

Pressure cooker

圧力鍋

Meaning

a sealed cooking pot that uses steam pressure to cook food faster

Example

Using a pressure cooker reduces cooking time by more than half.

圧力鍋を使うと、調理時間が半分以上短縮されます。

B1 adverb /ˈpɜːfɪktli/

perfectly

Meaning

in a perfect manner; without flaws

Example

She performed the task perfectly.

C1 noun /moʊl/

Mole

モグラ

Meaning

a small burrowing mammal with tiny eyes and soft fur

Example

The mole dug tunnels under the garden.

モグラは庭の下にトンネルを掘った。

C1 noun /ˈsɜːr.vɪ.tuːd/

Servitude

奴隷状態

Meaning

the state of being a slave or completely subject to someone more powerful

Example

Many people fought to escape the servitude imposed by the colonial system.

多くの人々が、植民地制度によって課せられた隷属から逃れようと戦った。

B2 noun, verb /bəˈfeɪ/ (noun), /ˈbʌfɪt/ (verb)

buffet

Meaning

A meal where guests serve themselves from a variety of dishes arranged on a table; also means to strike repeatedly (as a verb).

Example

We enjoyed a large buffet at the wedding reception.

C1 adjective /ʌnˈskeɪðd/

unscathed

無傷

Meaning

Without suffering any injury, damage, or harm.

Example

She escaped from the accident unscathed.

彼女は事故から無傷で逃げ出した。

A2 noun /ˈdɑrk.nəs/

Darkness

暗闇; 無知;

Meaning

the partial or total absence of light; wickedness or evil; ignorance or lack of knowledge

Example

The power outage plunged the entire city into darkness.

停電で町全体が暗闇に包まれた。

C1 noun /ˌsɪmbɪˈəʊsɪs/

symbiosis

共生関係

Meaning

A mutually beneficial relationship between different people or groups.

Example

The symbiosis between the two companies led to mutual growth.

二つの会社間の共生関係は相互成長につながった。

C1 adjective /prəˈfɛtɪk/

prophetic

予言的

Meaning

accurately predicting or describing what will happen in the future

Example

His prophetic words came true after many years.

彼の予言的な言葉は何年も後に現実となった。

C2 noun /noʊl/

Knoll

小さな丘; マウンド

Meaning

a small rounded hill or mound

Example

The old oak tree stood majestically on top of the grassy knoll.

古いオークの木は、草に覆われた小さな丘の頂上に堂々と立っていました。

C1 verb /fɔːrˈɡoʊ/

forgo

控える

Meaning

to decide not to do or have something

Example

She decided to forgo dessert to maintain her diet.

彼女はダイエットを維持するためにデザートを控えることを決めました。

C1 verb /kəˈpɪtjʊˌleɪt/

capitulate

降伏する

Meaning

to surrender or give in after resisting

Example

The army had no choice but to capitulate to the enemy.

軍隊は敵に降伏せざるを得なかった。

C2 verb /ɛksˈproʊprieɪt/

expropriate

収用する

Meaning

To take property from its owner, especially by authority or for public use.

Example

The government decided to expropriate the land for a new highway.

政府は新しい高速道路のために土地を収用することを決定した。

A1 noun /ˈæp.əl/

Apple

リンゴ

Meaning

a round fruit with red, green, or yellow skin and white flesh

Example

I eat an apple every day for breakfast.

私は毎朝、朝食にリンゴを食べます。

C1 noun /miːlˈjuː/

milieu

環境

Meaning

A person's social environment or surroundings.

Example

She grew up in an artistic milieu.

彼女は芸術的な環境で育ちました。

B1 noun/verb /skeɪl/

scale

スケール / サイズ調整

Meaning

A system of ordered marks used for measurement; also means to climb or to adjust in size.

Example

The company plans to scale its operations globally.

その会社は世界規模で事業を拡大する予定です。

C1 noun ˌflʌk.tʃuˈeɪ.ʃən

fluctuation

変動

Meaning

An irregular rising and falling in number or amount; a variation.

Example

The stock market experiences frequent fluctuation.

株式市場は頻繁に変動します。

B2 verb /əˈsɜːrt/

assert

主張する

Meaning

to state a fact or belief confidently and forcefully; to insist upon rights or claims

Example

She decided to assert her authority in the meeting.

彼女は会議で自分の権威を主張することに決めた。

C2 noun /ˈɛərəˌstæt/

aerostat

エアロスタット

Meaning

A lighter-than-air craft, such as a balloon, that is lifted by gas.

Example

The military used an aerostat for surveillance over the border.

軍隊は国境監視のためにエアロスタットを使用しました。

C2 verb /ˌɪntərˈlɒk/

interlock

かみあう

Meaning

to fit or connect together securely so that two or more things are joined

Example

The gears interlock to ensure smooth movement of the machine.

ギアは機械のスムーズな動作を確保するために噛み合います。

C1 verb /ɪnˈdʌkt/

induct

Meaning

to formally admit someone into a position, organization, or office

Example

She was inducted into the university's honor society.

B2 verb /ˈnoʊtɪfaɪ/

notify

通知する

Meaning

to inform someone officially about something

Example

The manager will notify the staff about the schedule change.

マネージャーはスタッフにスケジュールの変更について通知します。

C1 verb /ˈreɪdieɪt/

radiate

放射する

Meaning

to emit energy or light; to spread out from a center

Example

The fireplace radiates warmth throughout the room.

暖炉は部屋全体に暖かさを放射します。

C1 noun /ˈbɔɪənsi/ or /ˈbuːjənsi/

buoyancy

浮力, 快活

Meaning

The ability to float in a liquid; cheerfulness and optimism.

Example

Her natural buoyancy lifted the mood of the group.

彼女の自然な快活さがグループの雰囲気を高めた。

C1 verb ˌæs.ɚˈteɪn

ascertain

確認する

Meaning

To find out or discover something with certainty; to verify.

Example

The police tried to ascertain the cause of the accident.

警察は事故の原因を確認しようとしました。

C1 adjective ˈmær.ɪ.taɪm

Maritime

海事の

Meaning

Connected with the sea, especially in relation to seafaring commercial or military activity.

Example

Maritime trade enhances the economy.

海上貿易は経済を促進する。

A2 adverb /ˈprɒb.ə.bli/

Probably

おそらく

Meaning

almost certainly; very likely; in all likelihood

Example

He will probably arrive late tonight.

彼はおそらく今夜遅れて到着するでしょう。

C1 verb /kliːv/

cleave

裂ける, 切る

Meaning

to split or divide; to cut through forcefully

Example

He used an axe to cleave the wood.

彼は斧を使って木を割った。

A2 pronoun /aʊərˈsɛlvz/

ourselves

私たち自身

Meaning

used by the speaker to refer to themselves and one or more others as the object of the verb

Example

We should help ourselves before helping others.

私たちは他の人を助ける前に、自分たち自身を助けるべきです。

C1 verb /ˌʌndərˈlaɪ/

underlie

基盤となる

Meaning

to be the hidden cause or basis of something

Example

Strong cultural traditions underlie the community's practices.

強い文化的伝統はコミュニティの慣習の基盤となっている。

A2 noun /ˈpaɪnˌæpəl/

pineapple

パイナップル

Meaning

a tropical fruit with a rough spiky skin, sweet yellow flesh, and a leafy crown

Example

She added fresh pineapple to the fruit salad.

彼女はフルーツサラダに新鮮なパイナップルを加えた。

B1 noun, verb /flæɡ/

flag

Meaning

a piece of fabric with a symbol or colors; or to mark or signal attention

Example

They raised the national flag during the ceremony.

B2 adjective /ˈwɜːldli/

worldly

世俗的

Meaning

Concerned with material values or ordinary life rather than spiritual matters.

Example

He was more interested in worldly success than in spiritual growth.

彼は精神的な成長よりも世俗的な成功に興味がありました。

C2 verb /rɪˈpruːv/

reprove

叱る

Meaning

to criticize or correct someone gently or disapprove of their actions

Example

The teacher reproved the student for being late.

先生は遅刻した生徒を叱りました。

B2 verb /ˈtʃɛrɪʃ/

cherish

大切にする

Meaning

To hold something dear, to love and protect, or to keep a hope or memory alive.

Example

She cherishes the memories of her childhood home.

彼女は子供の頃の家の思い出を大切にしています。

B2 adverb /ˈhoʊli/

Wholly

完全に; 完全に

Meaning

Entirely; completely; to the full extent

Example

I am wholly committed to this project.

私はこのプロジェクトに完全にコミットしています。

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。

C2 noun /əˌnʌn.siˈeɪ.ʃən/

annunciation

発表、良い知らせ

Meaning

The announcement of something; in Christianity, the announcement by the angel Gabriel to Mary that she would conceive Jesus.

Example

The church celebrated the Feast of the Annunciation with a special service.

教会は特別なサービスでアナンシエーションの祝祭を祝いました。

C1 noun /ˈroʊdənt/

rodent

齧歯類

Meaning

a small mammal such as a mouse, rat, or squirrel, characterized by constantly growing incisors

Example

The farmer set traps to catch the rodents in his barn.

農場主は納屋の中でロデントを捕まえるために罠を設置しました。

A2 noun /ˈdɛsktɒp/

desktop

Meaning

a computer designed to be used on a desk, typically with a separate monitor, keyboard, and mouse

Example

I keep my documents on the desktop for easy access.

B1 noun /ˈkɒləm/

column

Meaning

A vertical structure that supports a building; also a section of text arranged vertically in a newspaper or table.

Example

The ancient temple had tall marble columns.

B1 noun /ˈdʒaɪ.ənt/

Giant

ジャイアント; 人間の形をした神話上または想像上の存在で、超人的なサイズを持つ

Meaning

an imaginary or mythical being of human form but superhuman size; something of great size or force

Example

The technology giant announced record profits for the third consecutive quarter.

テクノロジー業界のジャイアントは、3四半期連続の記録的な利益を発表しました。

B1 adjective ˈsteɪbl

stable

安定した

Meaning

Not likely to change or fail; firmly established.

Example

Strong nuclear force keeps the nucleus stable.

強い核力は原子核を安定させる。

A2 adjective /swiːt/

Sweet

甘い; 親切な; 魅力的な

Meaning

having a pleasant taste; kind and gentle; pleasing

Example

She has a sweet voice that everyone loves to hear.

彼女は甘い声を持っていて、皆が聴きたがる。

A1 verb /weɪt/

wait

待つ

Meaning

to stay in expectation; to delay action until something happens

Example

Please wait here while I get the documents.

ここで書類を取ってくる間、待ってください。

C2 noun /ˈkeɪsiːn/

Casein

カゼイン

Meaning

the main protein found in milk and cheese, used in food production and supplements

Example

Casein protein powder is popular among athletes for muscle recovery.

カゼインプロテインパウダーは、アスリートにとって筋肉の回復に人気があります。

C1 adjective /ˌpriːˈmɛdɪˌteɪtɪd/

premeditated

計画的

Meaning

planned in advance; done deliberately

Example

The crime was clearly premeditated.

その犯罪は明らかに計画的だった。

B2 verb /fliː/

flee

逃げる

Meaning

To run away from danger or a threatening situation.

Example

The villagers had to flee during the flood.

村人たちは洪水の間に逃げなければなりませんでした。

C2 adjective /ˌɪmpɪˈkjuːniəs/

impecunious

貧乏

Meaning

Having little or no money; poor.

Example

He grew up in an impecunious family.

彼は貧乏な家族で育ちました。

C2 adjective fɔːˈtjuː.ɪ.təs

fortuitous

偶然の

Meaning

Happening by accident or chance rather than design; lucky or fortunate.

Example

Their meeting was purely fortuitous.

彼らの出会いは完全に偶然でした。

C2 noun /məˈbɒkrəsi/

mobocracy

群衆政治

Meaning

Rule or control by a mob or mass of people, often disorderly.

Example

The protest turned into mobocracy when the crowd started destroying property.

抗議は、群衆が財産を破壊し始めたときに群衆政治に変わった。

A2 verb /ˈeksərsaɪz/

exercise

運動する

Meaning

to do physical activity; to use or practice

Example

I exercise at the gym three times a week.

私は週に3回ジムで運動をします。

C1 adjective /ʌnˈtɛnəbl/

untenable

維持できない

Meaning

not able to be maintained or defended against attack or objection

Example

The politician resigned when his position became untenable.

政治家は彼の立場が維持できなくなったときに辞職しました。

B1 noun /ˈdʒɛntəlmən/

gentleman

紳士

Meaning

a man who is polite, courteous, and honorable

Example

He opened the door for her like a true gentleman.

彼は本物の紳士のように彼女のためにドアを開けた。

A2 adverb /ˈiːzɪli/

Easily

簡単に; 労力をかけずに

Meaning

without difficulty; in a simple or effortless manner

Example

She easily solved the math problem in minutes.

彼女は数分で数学の問題を簡単に解決しました。

C2 adjective /dɪˈstɛnsəbl̩/

distensible

伸縮可能な

Meaning

Capable of being stretched or expanded.

Example

The stomach is a distensible organ that can expand after eating.

胃は食後に膨らむことができる伸縮可能な器官です。

B2 verb /rɪˈvaɪv/

revive

蘇生する

Meaning

To bring back to life, consciousness, or activity.

Example

The paramedics managed to revive the unconscious man.

救急隊員は意識不明の男性を蘇生させることに成功した。

C1 noun /ˈkoʊhɔːrts/

cohorts

コホート

Meaning

Groups of people who share a common feature or experience.

Example

Researchers compared the health outcomes of different cohorts.

研究者たちは異なるコホートの健康結果を比較しました。

A2 verb /rɪˈplaɪ/

reply

返事する

Meaning

to give an answer; to respond

Example

She replies to emails quickly.

彼女はすぐにメールに返信します。

B1 adjective /ˈfluː.ənt/

Fluent

流暢; 熟練

Meaning

able to speak a language easily and accurately; flowing smoothly and gracefully

Example

She is fluent in three languages including English and French.

彼女は英語とフランス語を含む3つの言語に堪能です。

B1 adjective /ˈprɛʃəs/

precious

貴重な

Meaning

of great value; highly esteemed or cherished

Example

This ring is very precious to my grandmother.

この指輪は祖母にとってとても貴重です。

B2 verb /ˈtrɛmbəl/

tremble

震える

Meaning

To shake slightly, often because of fear, cold, or nervousness.

Example

She began to tremble with fear before speaking.

彼女は話す前に恐怖で震え始めました。

C1 noun /ˈpʌntʃ laɪn/

punch line

パンチライン

Meaning

The final part of a joke or story that makes it funny.

Example

Everyone laughed loudly at the punch line of his joke.

みんな彼のジョークのパンチラインで大笑いした。

B2 noun /ˈspaɪs bɒks/

Spice box

スパイス箱

Meaning

a container used to store various spices and seasonings

Example

She opened the spice box to find cumin for her curry.

彼女はカレー用のクミンを見つけるためにスパイスボックスを開けました。

C1 noun /ˈvɪdʒ.ɪ.ləns/

vigilance

警戒

Meaning

The action or state of keeping careful watch for possible danger or difficulties.

Example

Constant vigilance is required in cybersecurity.

サイバーセキュリティでは、継続的な警戒が必要です。

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。

C2 verb /ˈlaɪ.ə.naɪz/

lionize

賛美する

Meaning

to treat someone as a celebrity or give a lot of public attention

Example

The press began to lionize the young scientist after his discovery.

彼の発見の後、メディアは若い科学者をライオナイズし始めました。

B2 adjective /prəˈpoʊzd/

proposed

提案された

Meaning

suggested or put forward for consideration or discussion

Example

The proposed changes will improve the system.

提案された変更はシステムを改善します。

A1 noun /mɑːm/

mom

ママ

Meaning

an informal word for mother

Example

My mom makes the best homemade food.

私のママは一番美味しい手作り料理を作る。

B1 noun ˈkɒn.sɪ.kwəns

consequence

結果

Meaning

A result or effect of an action or condition.

Example

Every action has a consequence.

すべての行動には結果があります。

C1 noun rɪˌdʒɛnəˈreɪʃən

regeneration

再生

Meaning

Renewal, growth and development of cells, tissues or energy

Example

Proper rest allows muscle regeneration after exercise.

適切な休息は、運動後の筋肉の再生を促進します。

A2 verb /stɪk/

stick

くっつく

Meaning

to adhere or attach something to a surface

Example

The glue will stick to the paper.

グルーは紙にくっつくでしょう。

C1 adjective /ˈdjuːtɪfəl/

Dutiful

義務感のある; 尊敬すべき; 従順な

Meaning

conscientiously fulfilling one's duty; obedient; respectful

Example

She is a dutiful daughter who always helps her parents.

彼女はいつも両親を助ける義務感のある娘です。

C1 noun /ˈstɔːrhaʊs/

storehouse

倉庫

Meaning

A place where goods, supplies, or valuables are stored; a repository

Example

The warehouse acted as a storehouse for all the imported goods.

その倉庫はすべての輸入品のストアハウスとして機能していた。

C1 adjective /dɪˈspɪrɪtɪd/

dispirited

落胆した

Meaning

Having lost enthusiasm, hope, or confidence; dejected.

Example

After losing the match, the team looked dispirited.

試合に負けた後、チームは落胆して見えた。

C2 noun /ˈspɒt.ɪd sneɪk hed/

Spotted snake head

カムルチー

Meaning

a type of freshwater fish with spotted markings and an elongated head resembling a snake

Example

The spotted snake head is a popular fish for aquaculture in South Asia.

カムルチーは南アジアで人気のある養殖魚です。

C1 noun /dɜːrθ/

dearth

不足

Meaning

A scarcity or lack of something.

Example

There was a dearth of food during the famine.

飢饉の間に食料が不足していた。

B2 noun /piːk/

Peak

頂上

Meaning

the highest point of a mountain or hill; the maximum level or intensity

Example

The climbers reached the peak of Mount Everest.

登山者たちはエベレスト山の頂上に到達した。

B2 adjective /ˌɪnkəmˈpliːt/

incomplete

不完全

Meaning

Not finished, lacking some parts or not whole.

Example

Her report was incomplete and needed further details.

彼女の報告は不完全で、詳細が必要でした。

A2 adjective /əˈsliːp/

asleep

眠っている

Meaning

in a state of sleep

Example

The baby is fast asleep.

赤ちゃんはぐっすり眠っています。

B2 noun /eɪd/

aide

アシスタント

Meaning

An assistant or helper, especially to an important person.

Example

The senator’s aide organized the meeting with journalists.

上院議員のアシスタントがジャーナリストとの会議を組織しました。

B2 noun /kənˈdʌktər/

conductor

指揮者 / 導体

Meaning

a person who directs a performance or someone who collects fares on public transport; or a material that conducts electricity

Example

The conductor waved his baton to start the orchestra.

指揮者はオーケストラを始めるためにバトンを振りました。

C2 noun /rɛtʃ/

wretch

不幸な人

Meaning

an unfortunate or miserable person; a despicable or contemptible person

Example

The poor wretch was left out in the cold with no shelter.

貧しい不幸な人は避難所なしで寒さの中に放置された。

B2 adjective /ʌnˌkənˈfɜːmd/

Unconfirmed

未確認; 未検証;

Meaning

not confirmed as true or definite; not verified or substantiated

Example

The report remains unconfirmed until we receive official verification.

報告書は公式の確認が得られるまで未確認のままです。

B2 adverb /ˈden.sli/

densely

密に

Meaning

In a closely compacted or crowded manner.

Example

The area is densely covered with trees.

その地域は密に木々で覆われています。

A2 adjective /ˈsɪli/

Silly

馬鹿な; 愚かな

Meaning

foolish; lacking good sense or judgement

Example

Don't be silly, of course you can do it!

馬鹿なこと言わないで、もちろんそれができるよ！

C2 noun /rɪˈdʒɔɪndər/

rejoinder

返答

Meaning

a quick or witty reply; a response to a remark or argument

Example

His sharp rejoinder silenced the crowd.

彼の鋭い返答が群衆を沈黙させた。

B2 noun /ˈbroʊ.kər/

Broker

仲介業者

Meaning

a person who buys and sells goods or assets for others; an intermediary

Example

The stock broker helped me invest my money wisely.

株式ブローカーは私のお金を賢明に投資する手助けをしました。

C1 noun /ˌɪm.pəˈzɪʃ.ən/

Imposition

課税; 負担; 不公平な要求

Meaning

the action or process of imposing something or of being imposed; an unfair burden or demand

Example

The imposition of new taxes without consultation angered the citizens greatly.

相談なしに新しい税金が課され、市民は非常に怒りました。

C1 adjective /əˈbreɪsɪv/

abrasive

Meaning

harsh, rough, or capable of wearing down by rubbing

Example

His abrasive tone made everyone uncomfortable.

C1 noun /ˈtwɪstər/

twister

竜巻

Meaning

A tornado or something that twists; also refers to a challenging tongue twister.

Example

The twister destroyed several houses in the village.

竜巻は村のいくつかの家を破壊しました。

B2 verb /ˈresəl/

wrestle

レスリング

Meaning

to fight by grappling and trying to throw down an opponent; to struggle with a problem

Example

The children like to wrestle on the playground.

子供たちは遊び場でレスリングするのが好きです。

B2 noun /ˌɡriːn ˈen.ə.dʒi/

green energy

グリーンエネルギー

Meaning

Energy derived from renewable sources that have minimal environmental impact.

Example

Green energy reduces environmental harm.

グリーンエネルギーは環境へのダメージを減らします。

C1 noun ˈælərdʒən

allergen

アレルギー反応を引き起こす物質

Meaning

A substance that causes an allergic reaction.

Example

Pollen is a common allergen that affects many people.

花粉は多くの人々に影響を与える一般的なアレルゲンです。

A2 noun /pəˈluː.ʃən/

pollution

汚染

Meaning

The presence in or introduction into the environment of a substance which has harmful or poisonous effects.

Example

Industrial pollution harms marine life.

産業汚染は海洋生物に害を及ぼします。

B1 noun /roʊp/

rope

ロープ

Meaning

a strong, thick cord made of twisted fibers or strands

Example

The climbers used a rope to scale the mountain.

登山者は山を登るためにロープを使いました。

C1 noun /ɪmˈpɜː.mə.nəns/

impermanence

無常

Meaning

The state or fact of lasting for only a limited period of time.

Example

The philosophy of Buddhism emphasizes the impermanence of life.

仏教の哲学は、人生の無常性を強調します。

C1 noun /ˈæbsɛs/

abscess

膿瘍

Meaning

A swollen area within body tissue containing pus, usually caused by infection.

Example

The dentist treated the abscess in his tooth.

歯医者は彼の歯の膿瘍を治療しました。

B2 noun /ˈsæksəfoʊn/

Saxophone

サクソフォン

Meaning

a wind musical instrument with a curved metal body and a single reed mouthpiece

Example

The jazz musician played a beautiful solo on his saxophone.

ジャズのミュージシャンは自分のサクソフォンで美しいソロを演奏しました。

A1 noun /ˈwɔːkɪŋ/

walking

歩く

Meaning

the activity of moving on foot at a moderate pace

Example

Walking every morning is good for your health.

毎朝歩くことは健康に良いです。

C1 noun /ɒpˈtɒmɪtrɪst/

optometrist

オプトメトリスト

Meaning

A healthcare professional who examines eyes and prescribes corrective lenses.

Example

The optometrist prescribed new glasses for her.

オプトメトリストは彼女に新しい眼鏡を処方しました。

C1 noun /ˈmɛrɪɡoʊld/

Marigold

マリーゴールド

Meaning

a bright orange or yellow flower of the daisy family, often used in gardens and ceremonies

Example

The vibrant marigold flowers added a splash of color to the festival decorations.

鮮やかなマリーゴールドの花は、祭りの装飾に色を添えた。

B1 noun ˌdemənˈstreɪʃənz

demonstrations

デモンストレーション

Meaning

The action or process of showing the existence or truth of something by giving proof or evidence.

Example

Demonstrations occurred on March 11.

デモンストレーションは3月11日に行われました。

C2 noun /ˈkʌlvərt/

culvert

カルバート

Meaning

a tunnel or drain that carries water under a road or railway

Example

The heavy rainwater flowed through the culvert under the bridge.

重い雨水が橋の下のカルバートを通って流れました。

C2 adjective /ˌdɛlɪˈkwɛsənt/

deliquescent

湿気を吸収して液体に変わる

Meaning

tending to become liquid by absorbing moisture from the air

Example

Sugar is not deliquescent, but salt can be.

砂糖はデリクエセントではないが、塩はそうである可能性がある。

C1 adjective /ˈɡruːəlɪŋ/

grueling

過酷な

Meaning

Extremely tiring and demanding.

Example

The athletes faced a grueling training session.

アスリートたちは過酷なトレーニングセッションに直面しました。

C1 verb /ˈmʌmbəl/

mumble

Meaning

To speak quietly and not clearly so that words are difficult to understand.

Example

He mumbled an apology before leaving.

B1 adjective /blæŋk/

blank

空白

Meaning

showing no expression or containing nothing written, printed, or recorded.

Example

Her face went blank when she heard the bad news.

悪いニュースを聞いたとき、彼女の顔は空白になった。

C1 adverb /rɪˈspek.tə.bli/

Respectably

敬意を表して; きちんと;

Meaning

in a way that is worthy of respect; decently; properly

Example

She was dressed respectably for the interview.

彼女は面接のためにきちんとした服装をしていた。

C2 noun /mɪˈtɒnɪmi/

metonymy

換喩

Meaning

A figure of speech in which one word or phrase is substituted with another closely related word or concept.

Example

In the phrase 'the crown will decide,' 'crown' is a metonymy for monarchy.

フレーズ「王冠が決定する」では、「王冠」が君主制の換喩です。

B2 noun /ˈwʊd.pek.ər/

Woodpecker

キツツキ

Meaning

a bird that pecks at tree bark to find insects and create nesting holes

Example

The woodpecker hammered against the oak tree.

キツツキはオークの木を叩いた。

B2 noun /kraɪst/

christ

キリスト

Meaning

the title given to Jesus, considered the Messiah in Christianity

Example

Christ is central to Christian faith.

キリストはキリスト教信仰の中心です。

C1 adjective /ˈretʃɪd/

Wretched

惨めな; みじめな; 品質の悪い

Meaning

very unhappy; miserable; of poor quality

Example

The refugees lived in wretched conditions.

難民たちは惨めな状況で生活していた。

B2 verb /ˌdaɪəɡˈnoʊz/

diagnose

診断する

Meaning

To identify a disease, condition, or problem by examining symptoms.

Example

The doctor diagnosed him with pneumonia.

医者は彼に肺炎と診断しました。

B2 noun /iˈkɒl.ə.dʒi/

ecology

生態学

Meaning

the study of how living things interact with each other and their environment

Example

Ecology helps us understand how pollution affects animals and plants.

エコロジーは、汚染が動物や植物にどのように影響するかを理解する手助けをします。

C2 adjective /ɪnˈseɪʃiət/

insatiate

飽くなき

Meaning

impossible to satisfy; always wanting more

Example

He had an insatiate desire for power.

彼は権力への飽くなき欲望を持っていた。

A2 noun /ˈsɪk.nəs/

Sickness

病気; 疾患

Meaning

the state of being ill; a disease or illness

Example

She took time off work due to sickness.

彼女は病気のため仕事を休みました。

A1 noun /ˈmʌn.deɪ/

monday

月曜日

Meaning

the first day of the working week following Sunday

Example

I start my new job on Monday.

私は月曜日に新しい仕事を始めます。