A1 noun /ɪɡˈzɑːm.pəl/

example

例

Meaning

a thing or person regarded as a model to be followed or avoided

Example

He is a good example of a hardworking student.

彼は勤勉な学生の良い例です。

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。

B2 verb /ɪɡˈzɔːst/

exhaust

疲れさせる

Meaning

to tire out completely; to use up resources

Example

The long journey exhausted the children.

長い旅が子供たちを疲れさせた。

B2 verb /ɪˈmɪt/

emit

放出する

Meaning

to send out something such as light, heat, sound, or gas

Example

The factory emits smoke into the atmosphere.

工場は大気中に煙を排出します。

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。

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。

B1 noun /ˈɝːθ.kweɪk/

earthquake

地震

Meaning

A sudden and violent shaking of the ground as a result of movements within the earth's crust.

Example

A powerful earthquake struck Japan last night.

昨晩、日本で強い地震が発生しました。

A1 number /ɪˈlɛvən/

eleven

十一

Meaning

the number after ten and before twelve; 11

Example

There are eleven students in the classroom.

教室には十一人の学生がいます。

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。

B1 adjective /ˈiː.ɡər/

Eager

熱心な; 期待に満ちた; わくわくしている

Meaning

showing keen interest; enthusiastic; having or showing desire and excitement

Example

She was eager to start her new job.

彼女は新しい仕事を始めるのを楽しみにしていました。

C1 adjective /ˈɜːrθi/

earthy

土のような / シンプル

Meaning

resembling or suggestive of earth or soil; simple, natural, and sometimes coarse

Example

The dish had a rich, earthy flavor from the mushrooms.

その料理はきのこからの豊かな土のような味がしました。

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 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。

C1 noun /ˈaɪ.wɪt.nəs/

Eyewitness

目撃者

Meaning

a person who has seen something happen and can give evidence about it

Example

The police interviewed several eyewitnesses to the accident.

警察は事故の目撃者にインタビューを行いました。

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。

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。

B2 noun ɪˈfɪʃ.ən.si

efficiency

効率

Meaning

The state or quality of being efficient; achieving maximum productivity with minimum wasted effort or expense.

Example

Efficiency in communication is crucial for businesses.

コミュニケーションにおける効率はビジネスにとって重要です。

C1 adjective /ɪɡˈzɔːstɪv/

exhaustive

包括的で完全な

Meaning

Fully comprehensive and including all possibilities.

Example

The report provides an exhaustive analysis of the issue.

その報告書は問題に関する包括的な分析を提供します。

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。

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。

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。

B2 noun /ˈɛθɪk/

ethic

倫理

Meaning

a set of moral principles, especially ones relating to a particular group, system, or profession

Example

He has a strong work ethic and always meets deadlines.

彼は強い労働倫理を持っており、常に締め切りを守ります。

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。

C1 verb /ɪmˈbɛl.ɪʃ/

embellish

飾る

Meaning

To make something more attractive by adding decorative details or exaggerating.

Example

He tends to embellish stories to make them more interesting.

彼は物語をより面白くするために飾る傾向があります。

C2 adjective /ˈeksɪkrəbl/

execrable

ひどい

Meaning

Extremely bad or unpleasant.

Example

The movie was so execrable that many people left the theater early.

その映画はひどすぎて、多くの人々が早く映画館を出て行きました。

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 ɪkˈskwɪzɪt

exquisite

精緻

Meaning

Extremely beautiful and delicate.

Example

The exquisite craftsmanship of the watch made it a collector's item.

その時計の精巧な職人技がそれをコレクターアイテムにした。

C2 verb /ɪkˈstɛmpəraɪz/

extemporize

即興する

Meaning

To speak or perform without preparation; improvise.

Example

The actor had to extemporize when he forgot his lines.

俳優はセリフを忘れたとき、即興で演技をしなければなりませんでした。

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。

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 noun /ˌɛksɪˈkreɪʃən/

execration

呪い

Meaning

An act of cursing or denouncing someone or something with hatred.

Example

The dictator’s name was spoken with execration after his fall.

独裁者の名前は、彼の転落後に呪いの言葉と共に言われました。

B2 noun /ˌek.spɪˈdɪʃ.ən/

Expedition

遠征

Meaning

a journey undertaken by a group of people with a particular purpose; organized trip for exploration

Example

The mountain climbing expedition required months of careful planning and preparation.

山登りの遠征は、数ヶ月の慎重な計画と準備を必要としました。

C2 noun /ɪˌpɪstəˈmɒlədʒi/

epistemology

認識論

Meaning

The branch of philosophy that studies the nature, origin, and scope of knowledge.

Example

Epistemology explores the difference between justified belief and opinion.

認識論は正当な信念と意見との違いを探求します。

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。

A1 pronoun /ˈɛvrɪwʌn/

everyone

みんな

Meaning

every person; all people

Example

Everyone must bring their own lunch.

みんな自分のランチを持ってこなければならない。

B2 adjective /ˈiːtəbl̩/

eatable

食べられる

Meaning

suitable or safe for eating

Example

The berries are not only eatable but also quite tasty.

そのベリーは食べられるだけでなく、かなりおいしいです。

B2 noun /iːz/

Ease

容易さ; 快適さ

Meaning

absence of difficulty or effort; comfort and relaxation

Example

After years of practice, she played the piano with great ease.

何年もの練習の後、彼女はピアノを大きな容易さで弾いた。

B2 noun ˌel.ɪ.dʒəˈbɪl.ə.ti

eligibility

適格性

Meaning

The state of having the right to do or obtain something through satisfaction of the appropriate conditions.

Example

Eligibility criteria maintain fairness.

適格基準は公平性を維持します。

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。

Meaning

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

Example

The accountant was arrested for embezzling company funds.

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。

A2 noun /ˈen.ə.mi/

Enemy

敵

Meaning

a person who is actively opposed or hostile to someone or something

Example

In the story, the hero had to face his greatest enemy.

物語の中で、英雄は最も大きな敵に立ち向かわなければならなかった。

C2 verb /ˈɛkskʌlpeɪt/

exculpate

免罪する

Meaning

to show or declare that someone is not guilty of wrongdoing

Example

The lawyer worked hard to exculpate his client.

弁護士はクライアントを無罪にするために懸命に働いた。

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。

C2 adjective /ˈɛksɪdʒənt/

exigent

緊急

Meaning

demanding immediate action or attention; urgent

Example

The patient’s exigent condition required immediate surgery.

患者の緊急状態は即時の手術を必要としました。

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 noun /ˈiːɡətɪst/

egotist

自己中心的な人

Meaning

A person who is excessively self-centered or talks too much about themselves.

Example

The egotist dominated the conversation by talking only about his own achievements.

その自己中心的な人は自分の成功だけについて話していた。

B2 noun /ˈiː.ɡoʊ/

Ego

エゴ; 自尊心

Meaning

a person's sense of self-esteem or self-importance

Example

His big ego prevented him from accepting criticism from others.

彼の大きなエゴは、他人からの批判を受け入れるのを妨げていた。

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。

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。

B2 noun /ˌɛkspɜːˈtiːz/

expertise

専門知識

Meaning

Expert knowledge or skill in a particular area.

Example

His expertise in graphic design is widely recognized.

彼のグラフィックデザインの専門知識は広く認められています。

B2 noun /ˈɛmɪɡrənt/

emigrant

移民

Meaning

A person who leaves their own country to settle permanently in another.

Example

The emigrant started a new life in Canada.

移民はカナダで新しい生活を始めました。

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 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。

B1 noun ɪˈkwɒl.ə.ti

equality

平等

Meaning

The state of being equal, especially in status, rights, and opportunities.

Example

Equality in education is a key goal.

教育における平等は重要な目標です。

B2 noun /ɪkˈspəʊʒər/

exposure

曝露

Meaning

the state of being exposed to contact with something, especially harmful

Example

Prolonged exposure to the sun can damage your skin.

長時間太陽に曝されると、肌にダメージを与えることがあります。

B1 verb /ɪnˈʃʊər/

ensure

確実にする

Meaning

To make certain that something will happen or be the case.

Example

Please ensure that the door is locked before you leave.

出発前にドアが閉まっていることを確認してください。

C1 noun ɪkˌstræp.əˈleɪ.ʃən

extrapolation

外挿

Meaning

The action of estimating or concluding something by assuming that existing trends will continue.

Example

His extrapolation of market trends helped in financial planning.

市場動向の彼の外挿は、財務計画に役立ちました。

B1 noun ɪˈkɒnəmiːz

economies

経済

Meaning

The wealth and resources of a country or region.

Example

Emerging economies have been growing rapidly over the past decade.

新興経済は過去10年間で急速に成長しています。

B2 adjective /ˌɛm.pəˈθɛ.tɪk/

empathetic

共感的

Meaning

Showing ability to understand and share feelings of others.

Example

She was empathetic towards her friend's struggles.

彼女は友人の苦しみに共感的でした。

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 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。

C1 noun /ˈɛdɪfɪs/

edifice

建物

Meaning

A large, impressive building or structure.

Example

The museum is an impressive edifice in the city center.

その博物館は市内中心部の印象的な建物です。

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。

C1 adjective /ˌiːvænˈdʒɛlɪkəl/

evangelical

福音主義

Meaning

Relating to the Christian gospel, especially the teachings that emphasize personal faith and the authority of the Bible.

Example

She grew up in an evangelical church community.

彼女は福音主義の教会コミュニティで育ちました。

B2 noun /ɪnˈdjʊə.rəns/

endurance

耐久力

Meaning

The fact or power of enduring an unpleasant or difficult process or situation without giving way.

Example

Running a marathon requires exceptional endurance.

マラソンを走るには卓越した耐久力が必要です。

C2 noun /juːˌtrɑː.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/

eutrophication

湖やその他の水域における栄養素の過剰

Meaning

Excessive richness of nutrients in a lake or other body of water, frequently due to runoff from the land, which causes a dense growth of plant life and death of animal life from lack of oxygen.

Example

Excess fertilizers lead to eutrophication in lakes.

過剰な肥料は湖におけるユートロフィケーションを引き起こします。

C1 verb ɪɡˈzæsərbeɪt

exacerbate

悪化させる

Meaning

To make a problem, bad situation, or negative feeling worse.

Example

Climate change exacerbates flooding issues.

気候変動が洪水の問題を悪化させている。

A2 adjective /ˈemp.ti/

Empty

空っぽ; 内容なし

Meaning

containing nothing; vacant; without contents

Example

The glass is empty and needs to be refilled.

グラスは空っぽで、再び満たす必要があります。

C1 noun /ˈɜːrθənˌwɛr/

earthenware

陶器

Meaning

pottery made of clay and hardened by heat

Example

The shop displayed beautiful earthenware pots and bowls.

店は美しい陶器の壺と鉢を展示していました。

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。

B2 adjective /ɪnˈtaɪtəld/

entitled

権利を持つ

Meaning

having the right to do or have something; feeling deserving of special treatment

Example

Employees are entitled to paid leave.

従業員は有給休暇を取得する権利があります。

B1 adjective /ɪnˈtaɪər/

Entire

完全な; 全体; 分割されていない

Meaning

complete; whole; not divided or in parts

Example

She read the entire book in one sitting.

彼女は一気に本全体を読みました。

B2 verb /ɪkˈspaɪər/

expire

期限切れ

Meaning

to come to an end, especially a period of validity or life

Example

My passport will expire next month.

私のパスポートは来月期限切れになります。

B2 noun ˈɛmpəθi

empathy

共感

Meaning

The ability to understand and share the feelings of another person.

Example

Empathy helps students connect with society.

共感は学生が社会とつながるのを助けます。

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 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。

B2 noun ɪnˌvaɪrənˈmɛntəl ˌdɛɡrəˈdeɪʃən

environmental degradation

環境劣化

Meaning

The deterioration of the environment through depletion of resources and destruction of ecosystems.

Example

Environmental degradation threatens biodiversity.

環境劣化は生物多様性を脅かしています。

A2 adjective /ɪˌlɛkˈtrɒnɪk/

electronic

電子の

Meaning

Operating with or produced by the use of electronic devices.

Example

She bought an electronic keyboard for her music lessons.

彼女は音楽のレッスンのために電子キーボードを買った。

C1 verb /ɪˈnʌnsieɪt/

enunciate

明確に発音する

Meaning

to pronounce words clearly; to express an idea clearly

Example

The teacher asked him to enunciate each word.

先生は彼に各単語を明確に発音するように頼んだ。

C2 noun /ˌiː.tiˈɒ.lə.dʒi/

etiology

病因学

Meaning

the cause or origin of a disease or condition

Example

Doctors are studying the etiology of the new virus.

医師たちは新しいウイルスの病因学を研究しています。

C1 adjective /ɪˈluːsɪv/

elusive

捕えにくい

Meaning

Difficult to find, catch, or achieve; hard to understand or define.

Example

The solution to the problem proved elusive.

その問題の解決策は捕えにくいことが証明された。

B2 noun ɪnˈɡeɪdʒɪŋ ˈlɜːrnɪŋ ɪkˈspɪəriənsɪz

engaging learning experiences

魅力的な学習体験

Meaning

Interactive and immersive educational activities that capture students' attention and actively involve them in the learning process.

Example

Digital tools create engaging learning experiences.

デジタルツールは魅力的な学習体験を生み出します。

C1 verb /ɪnˈlaɪvən/

enliven

活気づける

Meaning

to make something more lively, interesting, or cheerful

Example

Her jokes helped enliven the dull meeting.

彼女の冗談は退屈な会議を活気づける手助けをした。

C1 noun /ɪˌlæbəˈreɪʃən/

elaboration

詳細な説明 / 拡張

Meaning

the process of adding more detail or expanding on something

Example

The teacher appreciated the student's elaboration of the topic.

先生は学生のトピックの詳細な説明を評価しました。

A2 noun/verb /ɪkˈsperɪmənt/

experiment

実験

Meaning

a test or trial carried out to discover something or prove an idea

Example

The scientist conducted an experiment on plant growth.

科学者は植物の成長に関する実験を行いました。

A1 adjective /eɪtθ/

eighth

8番目

Meaning

coming after the seventh position in a sequence; one of eight equal parts

Example

She finished in eighth place in the race.

彼女はレースで8位でフィニッシュしました。

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。

C2 noun /ɪnˈkʌmbrəns/

encumbrance

負担 / 障害

Meaning

a burden or obstacle that makes progress or movement difficult

Example

Debt can become a serious encumbrance in life.

借金は人生で深刻な障害となる可能性があります。

A1 verb /iːt/

eat

食べる

Meaning

to put food in the mouth and chew and swallow it

Example

We eat dinner at 7 PM.

私たちは午後7時に夕食を食べます。