C1 adjective /ˈevər ˈlæstɪŋ/

Ever-lasting

永遠の; 永続的な;

Meaning

eternal; permanent; enduring forever

Example

Their love is ever-lasting and will never fade.

彼らの愛は永遠で、決して色あせることはありません。

C1 noun /ˈɛləkwəns/

eloquence

雄弁

Meaning

Fluent or persuasive speaking or writing.

Example

His eloquence in speech won him great respect.

彼の雄弁なスピーチは多くの尊敬を集めました。

C1 noun /ɪkˈstɔːr.ʃən/

extortion

恐喝

Meaning

the practice of obtaining something, especially money, through force or threats

Example

The businessman was arrested for extortion after threatening his partner.

そのビジネスマンは、パートナーを脅迫した後、恐喝で逮捕されました。

C1 adjective ɛnˈdɛm.ɪk

endemic

固有

Meaning

Native and restricted to a certain place.

Example

The Bengal tiger is endemic to the Indian subcontinent.

ベンガルタイガーはインド亜大陸に固有です。

C1 verb /ɪkˈspaʊnd/

expound

詳しく説明する

Meaning

to present and explain in detail

Example

The professor expounded the theory in simple terms.

教授は簡単な言葉で理論を詳しく説明しました。

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 /ˈed.jʊ.keɪ.tɪv/

Educative

教育的; 有益な; 情報豊かな

Meaning

providing education; instructive; informative

Example

The documentary was highly educative and informative.

そのドキュメンタリーは非常に教育的で有益でした。

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.

C1 adjective /ˈɪəri/

eerie

不気味

Meaning

Strange and frightening in a mysterious way.

Example

The abandoned house had an eerie silence.

放棄された家には不気味な静けさがあった。

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 verb /ɪˈdʒektɪd/

ejected

eject

Meaning

to force someone or something to leave a place; to push or throw something out forcefully

Example

The pilot was ejected from the aircraft during the emergency.

パイロットは緊急時に飛行機から eject されました。

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。

C1 noun /ˈem.ɪ.nəns/

Eminence

名声; 優越性

Meaning

fame or recognized superiority; high rank or status

Example

The professor achieved eminence in the field of quantum physics.

教授は量子物理学の分野で名声を得ました。

C1 adjective ɪˈroʊ.ni.əs

erroneous

誤った、間違った

Meaning

Wrong; incorrect.

Example

His assumptions were completely erroneous.

彼の仮定は完全に誤っていた。

C1 verb /ˈiːkwəlaɪz/

equalize

平等にする

Meaning

To make equal or level in status, value, or amount.

Example

The team equalized the score in the last minute.

チームは最後の瞬間にスコアを同点にしました。

C1 adverb ɪkˌsperɪˈmentəli

experimentally

実験的に

Meaning

In a way that is based on or derived from experiment and observation rather than theory.

Example

Bose demonstrated findings experimentally.

ボーズは実験的に結果を示しました。

C1 noun/verb /ɪˈstiːm/

esteem

尊敬

Meaning

Respect and admiration, typically for a person.

Example

She is held in high esteem by her colleagues.

彼女は同僚から高く評価されています。

C1 noun /eb/

Ebb

干潮; 満ち引き

Meaning

the receding tide; a gradual decline or reduction

Example

The fishermen waited for the ebb before returning to shore.

漁師たちは岸に戻る前に干潮を待っていた。

C1 noun /ɪˈvæp.ər.ə.tɪv ˈkuː.lər/

Evaporative cooler

蒸発冷却器

Meaning

a cooling device that uses water evaporation to reduce air temperature

Example

The evaporative cooler works best in dry climates.

蒸発冷却器は乾燥した気候で最も効果的に機能します。

C1 verb /ˈɛm.ə.neɪt/

emanate

発する

Meaning

To come out or spread from a source.

Example

A sweet fragrance emanated from the garden.

甘い香りが庭から発せられました。

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。

C1 noun /ɒnˈsɒmbəl/

ensemble

アンサンブル, グループ

Meaning

a group of things or people viewed as a whole, especially performers in music or theater

Example

The theater ensemble gave a spectacular performance.

劇場のアンサンブルは素晴らしいパフォーマンスをしました。

C1 noun /ˈɛksələnsɪ/

excellency

閣下

Meaning

a title of honor for people of high rank, especially ambassadors or governors

Example

His Excellency the Ambassador attended the ceremony.

大使閣下は式典に出席しました。

C1 adjective /ɪˈɡriːdʒəs/

egregious

ひどい

Meaning

Outstandingly bad; shocking.

Example

The company was fined for its egregious safety violations.

その会社はひどい安全違反で罰金を科されました。

C1 noun /ɪˈlɪpsɪs/

ellipsis

省略記号

Meaning

The omission of words in a sentence, represented by three dots (...).

Example

The writer used an ellipsis to show that part of the quote was omitted.

作家は引用部分が省略されたことを示すために省略記号を使用しました。

C1 adjective /ɪɡˈzɪləreɪtɪd/

exhilarated

興奮した

Meaning

feeling very happy, animated, or elated

Example

She felt exhilarated after finishing the marathon.

彼女はマラソンを終えた後、とても興奮していた。

C1 adjective /ɪnˈlaɪ.tənd/

Enlightened

啓蒙された; 精神的に目覚めた; 賢い;

Meaning

having or showing a rational, modern outlook; having spiritual knowledge or understanding

Example

The enlightened teacher shared wisdom with all her students.

啓蒙された教師は、すべての生徒と知恵を共有しました。

C1 verb /ɪnˈɡʌlf/

engulf

飲み込む

Meaning

to completely surround or cover something or someone

Example

The village was engulfed by floodwaters.

その村は洪水に飲み込まれた。

C1 noun /ˈɛpɪˌlɔːɡ/

epilogue

エピローグ

Meaning

A section at the end of a book, play, or speech that serves as a conclusion.

Example

The author included an epilogue to explain what happened to the characters later.

著者は登場人物たちのその後について説明するためにエピローグを追加しました。

C1 adjective /ɪˈnæmərd/

enamored

夢中

Meaning

filled with love or admiration

Example

He became enamored with classical music after attending the concert.

彼はコンサートに参加した後、クラシック音楽に魅了されました。

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。

C1 noun /ˈɛstjʊəri/

estuary

河口

Meaning

the tidal mouth of a large river, where the tide meets the stream

Example

The city is located near the estuary of the river.

その都市は川の河口の近くにあります。

C1 verb /ɛtʃ/

etch

刻む

Meaning

to cut or carve a design onto a surface

Example

The artist etched her initials into the glass.

アーティストはガラスに自分のイニシャルを刻みました。

C1 noun ɪˈveɪ.ʒən

evasion

回避

Meaning

The practice of avoiding or escaping from something, especially responsibility or duty.

Example

His evasion of responsibilities frustrated his colleagues.

彼の責任回避は同僚を苛立たせました。

C1 noun /ɪnˈkrəʊtʃmənt/

encroachment

侵害

Meaning

the act of gradually intruding or taking over someone’s rights, land, or space

Example

The villagers protested against the encroachment on their farmland.

村人たちは自分たちの農地への侵害に反対して抗議しました。

C1 adjective /ɪmˈfæt.ɪk/

Emphatic

強調された; 強い; 力強く表現された

Meaning

forceful; strong; showing emphasis; expressed with force and conviction

Example

She gave an emphatic 'no' to the proposal.

彼女は提案に対して強調された'ノー'を言いました。

C1 adjective /ˈɜːrθ.li/

Earthly

地上的; 世俗的; 物質的

Meaning

relating to the earth or human life; worldly; material rather than spiritual

Example

He focused on earthly pleasures rather than spiritual growth.

彼は精神的成長よりも地上的な楽しみに集中した。

C1 adjective /ɪkˈstɛnjueɪtɪŋ/

extenuating

軽減する

Meaning

serving to make a fault or an offense seem less serious

Example

She asked for leniency due to extenuating circumstances.

彼女は軽減する状況のために寛容を求めました。

C1 verb /ˈɛm.jʊˌleɪt/

emulate

模倣する

Meaning

to imitate someone or something with the intent to equal or surpass

Example

Young athletes often emulate their idols.

若いアスリートはよく自分のアイドルを模倣します。

C1 noun /ɛnˈdɔːr.fɪnz/

endorphins

エンドルフィン

Meaning

Chemical compounds produced by the brain that reduce pain and create feelings of happiness.

Example

Exercise releases endorphins, reducing stress and pain.

運動はエンドルフィンを放出し、ストレスと痛みを軽減します。

C1 adjective, verb /ɪɡˈzɛmpt/

exempt

免除

Meaning

Free from an obligation or liability imposed on others.

Example

Students with high grades are exempt from the final exam.

優秀な成績を収めた学生は、最終試験を免除されます。

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。

C1 noun /ˈiːɡoʊˌtɪzəm/

egotism

エゴイズム

Meaning

The practice of talking and thinking about oneself excessively because of an inflated sense of self-importance.

Example

His constant boasting revealed his egotism.

彼の絶え間ない自慢は、彼のエゴティズムを明らかにした。

C1 noun /ˌiː.kwɪˈlɪb.ri.əm/

equilibrium

均衡

Meaning

A state of physical balance or stability in physical, mental, or economic conditions.

Example

The market reached an equilibrium between supply and demand.

市場は供給と需要の間で均衡を達成しました。

C1 verb /ˈɛkstrɪkeɪt/

extricate

救出する

Meaning

To free someone or something from a constraint or difficulty.

Example

The firefighters extricated the passengers from the wrecked car.

消防士たちは事故車から乗客を救出しました。

C1 verb /ɪnˈθrɔːl/

enthrall

魅了する

Meaning

to captivate or hold someone’s attention completely

Example

The magician’s tricks enthralled the children.

マジシャンのトリックは子供たちを魅了しました。

C1 verb /ˈɛkˌsaɪz/

excise

切除する

Meaning

to cut out or remove completely, often by surgery

Example

The surgeon excised the tumor successfully.

外科医は腫瘍を成功裏に切除しました。

C1 verb /ɪnˈreɪdʒ/

enrage

怒らせる

Meaning

To make someone extremely angry.

Example

His unfair remarks enraged the audience.

彼の不公平な発言が観客を怒らせた。

C1 noun /ˌɛkstrəˈdɪʃən/

extradition

引渡し

Meaning

the official process of sending someone accused of a crime to another country or state

Example

The extradition of the suspect was delayed due to legal issues.

容疑者の引渡しは法的問題のため遅れました。

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。

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 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。

C1 adjective /ɪˈmɜːrdʒənt/

emergent

新興

Meaning

just coming into existence or becoming prominent

Example

The emergent startup quickly attracted investors.

新興のスタートアップはすぐに投資家を引き付けました。

C1 noun /ˈɒntʊrɑːʒ/

entourage

随行者

Meaning

A group of people attending or surrounding an important person.

Example

The celebrity arrived with her entourage of assistants and bodyguards.

その有名人は、アシスタントやボディガードを伴って到着しました。

C1 noun /ˈɑːnkɔːr/

encore

アンコール

Meaning

An additional performance demanded by an audience at the end of a show.

Example

The band returned to the stage for an encore.

バンドはアンコールのためにステージに戻った。

C1 verb ɪˈræd.ɪ.keɪt

eradicate

根絶する

Meaning

To destroy completely; to put an end to something undesirable.

Example

Vaccination programs help eradicate infectious diseases.

ワクチンプログラムは感染症を根絶するのに役立ちます。

C1 adjective /juːˈfɔːrɪk/

euphoric

幸福感に満ちた

Meaning

Characterized by or feeling intense excitement and happiness.

Example

The fans were euphoric after their team's victory.

チームが勝った後、ファンは幸福感に満ちていた。

C1 noun /ˈiːɡoʊˌɪzəm/

egoism

利己主義

Meaning

An ethical theory that treats self-interest as the foundation of morality; also, excessive preoccupation with oneself.

Example

His decisions were often driven by egoism rather than concern for others.

彼の決断はしばしば他人への配慮よりも利己主義に駆り立てられていた。

C1 noun /ɪˌmæn.sɪˈpeɪ.ʃən/

Emancipation

解放

Meaning

the fact or process of being set free from legal, social, or political restrictions

Example

The emancipation of slaves was a significant moment in American history.

奴隷解放はアメリカの歴史における重要な瞬間でした。

C1 noun ˌiː.kəʊˈfrend.li ˌɜː.bən.aɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

eco-friendly urbanization

エコフレンドリーな都市化

Meaning

The development of cities in a way that is not harmful to the environment.

Example

Eco-friendly urbanization reduces environmental degradation.

エコフレンドリーな都市化は環境劣化を減少させます。

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。

C1 noun /ˈɛksɜːrpt/

excerpt

抜粋

Meaning

A short portion taken from a text, film, or piece of music.

Example

The teacher read an excerpt from the novel.

先生は小説から一節を読みました。

C1 adjective /ɪkˈspænsɪv/

expansive

広範囲な

Meaning

covering a wide area or having a wide range of ideas or emotions

Example

They enjoyed the expansive view from the hilltop.

彼らは丘の頂上からの広範囲な景色を楽しんだ。

C1 verb /ɪkˈstoʊl/

extol

称賛する

Meaning

to praise enthusiastically and highly

Example

The teacher extolled the student's dedication and hard work.

先生は生徒の献身と努力を称賛しました。

C1 adjective ɪˈθɪə.ri.əl

ethereal

天上的, 精緻な, 超自然的

Meaning

Extremely delicate and light in a way that seems too perfect for this world.

Example

Her voice had an ethereal quality.

彼女の声にはエセリアルな質感がありました。

C1 verb /ɪnˈsjuː/

ensue

結果として起こる

Meaning

to happen as a result or consequence

Example

After the argument, silence ensued.

議論の後、沈黙が続いた。

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。

C1 noun /juːˈfɔː.ri.ə/

euphoria

ユーフォリア, 陶酔, 高揚感

Meaning

A feeling or state of intense excitement and happiness; elation.

Example

Winning the championship brought a sense of euphoria.

チャンピオンシップを勝ち取ったことで、ユーフォリアを感じた。

C1 adjective /ɪɡˈzɪləreɪtɪŋ/

exhilarating

興奮させる

Meaning

Making someone feel very excited, happy, or thrilled.

Example

Skydiving was the most exhilarating experience of his life.

スカイダイビングは彼の人生で最も興奮する経験でした。

C1 noun ɪnˈdaʊmənt

endowment

寄付金, 寄贈

Meaning

An income or form of property given or bequeathed to someone.

Example

The university received a large endowment for research.

大学は研究のために大きな寄付金を受け取った。

C1 noun /ɪˈnɔːrmɪti/

enormity

巨大さ

Meaning

The extreme scale, seriousness, or extent of something perceived as bad or morally wrong.

Example

The enormity of the crime shocked the entire community.

犯罪の巨大さはコミュニティ全体を驚かせました。

C1 noun ɪˌməʊ.ʃəˈnæl.ɪ.ti

emotionality

感情性

Meaning

The quality of being driven by emotions rather than reason; emotional responsiveness.

Example

His emotionality often influenced his decisions.

彼の感情性はしばしば彼の決定に影響を与えた。

C1 phrase ˈiː.kəʊˌsɪs.təm kəˈlæps

ecosystem collapse

エコシステムの崩壊

Meaning

The complete breakdown of an ecological system, resulting in the inability to maintain its structure and function.

Example

Unchecked deforestation can lead to ecosystem collapse.

制御されない森林伐採はエコシステムの崩壊を引き起こす可能性があります。

C1 adjective /ɪˈfɛm.ər.əl/

ephemeral

儚い

Meaning

Lasting for a very short time; temporary or transitory.

Example

The beauty of cherry blossoms is ephemeral.

桜の花の美しさは儚い。

C1 verb /ɪɡˈzuːd/

exude

放つ

Meaning

to display a quality strongly and openly; to release a liquid or smell slowly

Example

He exudes confidence whenever he speaks in public.

彼は公共の場で話すとき、自信を放っています。

C1 adjective /ɪˈkwɛstriən/

equestrian

馬術の

Meaning

Relating to horse riding or horseback riders.

Example

She won several equestrian competitions.

彼女は複数の馬術競技で優勝しました。

C1 noun /ɪkˈstriː.mɪst/

Extremist

過激派

Meaning

a person who holds extreme political or religious views

Example

The government is taking measures to prevent extremist activities.

政府は過激派の活動を防ぐための措置を講じています。

C1 verb /ɪnˈsɜːrkəl/

encircle

囲む

Meaning

to form a circle around something

Example

The protesters encircled the building in a human chain.

抗議者は人間の鎖で建物を囲んだ。

C1 verb /ɪˈvɪkt/

evict

立ち退かせる

Meaning

To expel someone from a property, usually by legal process.

Example

The landlord decided to evict the tenants for not paying rent.

家主は家賃未払いでテナントを立ち退かせることに決めました。

C1 verb /ɪˈdʒɛkt/

eject

追い出す

Meaning

to force someone or something out, usually from a place or position

Example

The referee had to eject the player for unsportsmanlike behavior.

レフェリーはアンスポーツマンライクな行為で選手を追い出さなければならなかった。

C1 adjective /ˈɛntərˌpraɪzɪŋ/

enterprising

企業家精神のある

Meaning

showing initiative and resourcefulness; willing to take risks to achieve success

Example

She is an enterprising young entrepreneur.

彼女は企業家精神のある若い起業家です。

C1 adjective /ˌɛm.briˈɒn.ɪk/

embryonic

胚芽の

Meaning

in an early or undeveloped stage; relating to an embryo

Example

The project is still in its embryonic stage.

そのプロジェクトはまだ胚芽段階にあります。

C1 verb /ɪnˈθjuːz/

enthuse

興奮させる

Meaning

to express excitement or admiration

Example

She enthused about her trip to Italy.

彼女はイタリア旅行について興奮して話していました。

C1 noun /ˈɛmbləm/

emblem

象徴

Meaning

A symbolic object, design, or figure representing an idea, group, or identity.

Example

The dove is an emblem of peace.

鳩は平和の象徴です。

C1 noun /ɪmˈbɛzlmənt/

embezzlement

横領

Meaning

The act of dishonestly taking money or property entrusted to one's care.

Example

The accountant was arrested for embezzlement of company funds.

会計士は会社の資金を横領したため逮捕されました。

C1 adjective ɪɡˈzɛmpləri

exemplary

模範的

Meaning

Serving as a desirable model; representing the best of its kind.

Example

She was praised for her exemplary work ethic and dedication.

彼女はその模範的な仕事倫理と献身に対して賞賛されました。

C1 adjective /ɪkˈstætɪk/

ecstatic

興奮している

Meaning

Feeling or expressing overwhelming happiness or excitement.

Example

The fans were ecstatic after their team won the championship.

ファンたちはチームがチャンピオンになった後、興奮していました。

C1 verb /ˈiːvzdrɒp/

eavesdrop

盗み聞き

Meaning

to secretly listen to a conversation

Example

She stood near the door to eavesdrop on their conversation.

彼女はその会話をこっそり聞くためにドアの近くに立っていました。

C1 noun /ˈjuː.fə.mɪ.zəm/

euphemism

直接的または厳しい言葉の代わりに使われる穏やかで間接的な言葉

Meaning

A mild or indirect term substituted for one considered too harsh or direct; polite expression for something unpleasant.

Example

The phrase "passed away" is a euphemism for "died".

'亡くなった'という言葉は'死んだ'のユーフェミズムです。

C1 exclamation /juˈriːkə/

eureka

ユーレカ!

Meaning

An exclamation used to express a sudden discovery or realization.

Example

When the solution finally came to him, he shouted, 'Eureka!'

解決策がついに彼に浮かんだとき、彼は叫んだ。 'ユーレカ!'

C1 noun /ˈef.ɪ.dʒi/

Effigy

わら人形; 抗議のための像

Meaning

a sculpture or model of a person, especially one made as a protest

Example

The protesters burned an effigy of the corrupt politician in the square.

抗議者たちは広場で腐敗した政治家のわら人形を燃やしました。

C1 adjective /ɛsˈθɛtɪk/

esthetic

美的

Meaning

Concerned with beauty or the appreciation of beauty.

Example

The building’s esthetic design attracted many visitors.

その建物の美的なデザインは多くの訪問者を引き寄せました。

C1 noun /ɪˈnɪɡ.mə/

enigma

謎

Meaning

A person or thing that is mysterious, puzzling, or difficult to understand.

Example

Life remains an enigma to many.

人生は多くの人にとって謎のままです。

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。

C1 verb /ɜːr/

err

誤る

Meaning

to make a mistake or be incorrect

Example

To err is human, to forgive divine.

誤ることは人間にとって自然なことであり、許すことは神聖である。

C1 verb /ɪˈroʊd/

erode

浸食

Meaning

to gradually wear away or destroy by natural forces such as water, wind, or chemical action

Example

The coastline has begun to erode due to constant waves.

海岸線は継続的な波のために浸食し始めた。

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。

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。

C1 adjective /ˌiːɡoʊˈsentrɪk/

egocentric

自己中心的

Meaning

thinking only about yourself and not about others

Example

His egocentric behavior annoyed everyone at the meeting.

彼の自己中心的な行動は会議でみんなをイライラさせた。

C1 noun /ˈek.stə.si/

Ecstasy

エクスタシー

Meaning

an overwhelming feeling of great happiness or joyful excitement

Example

She was in complete ecstasy when she heard the good news.

彼女は良いニュースを聞いて完全にエクスタシーに浸っていました。

C1 verb ˈɛk.spɪ.daɪt

expedite

迅速化する

Meaning

Make an action or process happen sooner or be accomplished more quickly.

Example

The government took steps to expedite the approval process.

政府は承認プロセスを迅速化するための措置を講じた。

C1 noun /ˈiː.dən/

Eden

エデン

Meaning

a place or state of great happiness; paradise

Example

The garden was like Eden, filled with beautiful flowers and peaceful atmosphere.

その庭はエデンのようで、美しい花々と平和な雰囲気に満ちていました。

C1 adjective ɪˈveɪ.sɪv

evasive

回避的な, 狡猾な, 曖昧な

Meaning

Tending to avoid commitment or self-revelation, especially by responding only indirectly.

Example

He gave an evasive answer to avoid trouble.

彼は問題を避けるために回避的な答えをしました。

C1 noun /ɪkˈskriːʃən/

excretion

排泄

Meaning

the process of eliminating waste matter from the body

Example

Excretion is vital for maintaining a healthy body.

排泄は健康な体を維持するために不可欠です。

C1 noun /ˈɛkstrəˌvɜːrt/

extrovert

外向的な人

Meaning

a person who is outgoing, sociable, and energized by being around other people

Example

As an extrovert, she enjoys meeting new people at social events.

外向的な人として、彼女は社交的なイベントで新しい人々と出会うのが好きです。

C1 noun /ɪˈklɪps/

Eclipse

日食 (太陽または月)

Meaning

an obscuring of light from one celestial body by another; a decline or loss

Example

The total solar eclipse darkened the sky for several minutes.

完全な太陽日食は数分間空を暗くしました。

C1 adjective /ɪɡˈzɔːr.bɪ.tənt/

exorbitant

法外な

Meaning

Unreasonably high in price or cost; excessive.

Example

The hotel charged an exorbitant price for a basic room.

ホテルは基本的な部屋に法外な価格を請求しました。

C1 noun /ɪkˌsperɪˈmɛnteɪʃən/

experimentation

実験

Meaning

The process of performing a scientific procedure to make a discovery, test a hypothesis, or demonstrate a known fact.

Example

Experimentation leads to groundbreaking products.

実験は革新的な製品を生み出します。

C1 adjective /ɪkˈstreɪ.ni.əs/

extraneous

無関係

Meaning

Not directly related or essential to the matter at hand; irrelevant.

Example

The editor removed extraneous details from the report.

編集者は報告書から無関係な詳細を削除しました。

C1 verb /ɪnˈtæŋɡəl/

entangle

Meaning

to become twisted together or caught in something; to involve in difficulties

Example

The fish got entangled in the net.

C1 noun /ɪkˈspɛktənsi/

expectancy

期待

Meaning

the state of expecting something; anticipation or likelihood

Example

There was a sense of expectancy in the room before the results were announced.

結果が発表される前、部屋には期待の感覚があった。

C1 adverb ˌekspəˈnenʃəli

exponentially

指数的に

Meaning

At a rapidly increasing rate; growing or expanding very quickly and intensely.

Example

Internet adoption is growing exponentially worldwide.

インターネットの採用は世界中で指数的に増加しています。

C1 verb /iːk/

eke

細々と使う

Meaning

to make a small amount of something last longer by using it sparingly

Example

The family tried to eke out their savings during the tough months.

家族は困難な月々に貯金をなんとかやりくりしようとしました。

C1 noun /ɪɡˈzuːbərəns/

exuberance

活力

Meaning

the quality of being full of energy, excitement, and cheerfulness

Example

Her exuberance made the whole team feel motivated.

彼女の活力はチーム全体をやる気にさせた。

C1 adjective /ˈɜːrstwaɪl/

erstwhile

かつての

Meaning

former or in the past

Example

They were erstwhile friends but no longer speak.

彼らはかつての友達でしたが、今は話しません。

C1 noun /ɛkˈspeɪtriət/

expatriate

外国人

Meaning

a person who lives outside their native country

Example

Many expatriates gather in the city’s international community.

多くの外国人が都市の国際コミュニティに集まっています。

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。

C1 noun /ˈjuːlədʒi/

eulogy

弔辞

Meaning

A speech or piece of writing that praises someone, especially after their death.

Example

Her brother delivered a heartfelt eulogy at the funeral.

彼女の兄は葬式で感動的な弔辞を述べました。

C1 noun /ˌɛksɛnˈtrɪsəti/

eccentricity

奇抜さ

Meaning

the quality of being unconventional or slightly strange

Example

His eccentricity made him both admired and misunderstood.

彼の奇抜さは、彼を賞賛されると同時に誤解される原因となった。

C1 verb /ɪnˈdʒen.dər/

engender

生じる

Meaning

To cause or give rise to a feeling, situation, or condition.

Example

The speech engendered hope among the people.

スピーチは人々の間に希望を生んだ。

C1 noun /ˈek.saɪl/

Exile

亡命

Meaning

the state of being barred from one's native country; enforced removal from one's homeland

Example

The political leader was forced into exile after the military coup.

軍事クーデターの後、政治的リーダーは亡命を強制された。