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。

B1 noun/verb /skɔːr/

score

スコア

Meaning

a number of points achieved in a game or test; to gain points or achieve a goal

Example

He scored the winning goal in the final match.

彼は最後の試合で決勝ゴールを決めました。

C2 adjective /ˈvɪndɪkətɔːri/

vindicatory

弁護的な

Meaning

Serving to justify, clear of blame, or defend.

Example

His vindicatory remarks restored his reputation.

彼の弁護的な発言は彼の評判を回復させた。

B2 noun /hɪˈstɔːriən/

historian

歴史学者

Meaning

a person who studies or writes about history

Example

The historian gave a lecture on ancient civilizations.

歴史学者は古代文明について講義を行いました。

C2 adjective /dʒərˈmeɪn/

germane

seclusion

隠遁

Meaning

The state of being private, away from other people.

Example

She spent the weekend in complete seclusion in her cabin.

彼女はキャビンで完全に隠遁した週末を過ごしました。

C2 adjective /rɪˈmɪs/

remiss

怠慢

Meaning

Negligent in performing a duty or responsibility.

Example

The manager was remiss in not checking the financial reports carefully.

マネージャーは財務報告書を慎重に確認しなかったことで怠慢だった。

B2 adjective /ˈhez.ɪ.tənt/

Hesitant

ためらう; 不確か; 気が進まない

Meaning

uncertain or unwilling to act; showing doubt or reluctance

Example

She was hesitant to accept the job offer.

彼女は仕事のオファーを受け入れることに躊躇していた。

C2 adjective /bɪˈnɪɡnənt/

benignant

慈悲深い, 親切な

Meaning

Kindly and benevolent in nature.

Example

The teacher’s benignant attitude made the students feel comfortable.

先生の寛大な態度が学生たちを快適にさせた。

C2 noun, verb /əˈfrʌnt/

affront

侮辱

Meaning

An action or remark that causes outrage or offense.

Example

He took her criticism as a personal affront.

彼は彼女の批判を個人的な侮辱と受け止めた。

A2 noun /rɪˈzʌlt/

result

結果

Meaning

a consequence, effect, or outcome of something

Example

The result of the test was excellent.

テストの結果は素晴らしかった。

A2 verb /əˈreɪndʒ/

arrange

並べる

Meaning

to organize or put in order; to plan or prepare

Example

She arranged the flowers in a vase.

彼女は花を花瓶に並べた。

B2 phrase kəˈlek.tɪv ˈæk.ʃən

collective action

集団行動

Meaning

Action taken by a group of people working together toward a common goal or purpose.

Example

Collective action is needed to mitigate climate change.

気候変動を緩和するには、集団行動が必要です。

C1 noun ˈmiːdiə ˈdɒmɪnəns

media dominance

メディア支配

Meaning

The control and powerful influence that media has over communication and information distribution in society.

Example

The internet has enhanced media dominance globally.

インターネットは世界的にメディア支配を強化した。

B2 noun /ˈhaɪdrədʒən/

hydrogen

水素

Meaning

a colorless, odorless, highly flammable gas that is the lightest and most abundant chemical element in the universe

Example

Hydrogen is used as a clean fuel in many energy systems.

水素は多くのエネルギーシステムでクリーンな燃料として使用されています。

B2 noun /rɪˈstreɪnt/

Restraint

抑制; 自制

Meaning

the action of keeping someone or something under control; self-control

Example

She showed great restraint in not responding to the criticism.

彼女は批判に反応しなかったことに大きな自制心を見せた。

C1 noun /ˈpoʊlstər/

pollster

世論調査員

Meaning

a person or organization that conducts surveys to gauge public opinion

Example

The pollster predicted a close election outcome.

世論調査員は接戦の選挙結果を予測しました。

C1 verb /dɪsˈpærɪdʒ/

disparage

Meaning

to criticize someone or something in a way that shows a lack of respect

Example

It is unfair to disparage people for their opinions.

A2 noun /ˈɛndʒɪn/

engine

エンジン

Meaning

A machine designed to convert energy into mechanical power.

Example

The car's engine failed on the highway.

車のエンジンは高速道路で故障した。

C1 noun /ˈprɛsɪdəns/ or /prɪˈsiːdəns/

precedence

優先

Meaning

the condition of being considered more important than someone or something else; priority

Example

Safety takes precedence over speed in this factory.

この工場では、安全が速度より優先されます。

C1 adjective /ˈvɛlvəti/

velvety

幸福

Meaning

having a smooth, soft texture like velvet

Example

She spoke in a low, velvety voice.

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。

A2 verb /səˈpɔːrt/

support

サポートする

Meaning

to help or assist someone; to hold up or bear the weight of something

Example

The family will support their son through his studies.

家族は息子を学業でサポートします。

B1 noun, verb /skiːm/

scheme

計画 / 陰謀

Meaning

a plan or arrangement, especially one that is secret or dishonest

Example

They devised a scheme to cheat investors.

彼らは投資家をだますために計画を立てました。

C1 verb /ˈpleɪdʒəraɪz/

plagiarize

盗作する

Meaning

to take someone else's work or ideas and present them as your own

Example

He was warned not to plagiarize his friend's essay.

彼は友達のエッセイを盗用しないよう警告されました。

A2 noun /ˈheəkʌt/

haircut

散髪

Meaning

the act or style of cutting hair

Example

I got a haircut before the wedding.

私は結婚式の前に散髪しました。

B2 noun /wɒsp/

Wasp

スズメバチ

Meaning

a flying insect with a yellow and black striped body and a painful sting

Example

The wasp stung me when I disturbed its nest.

私は巣を邪魔したとき、スズメバチに刺されました。

C2 noun /ˌkæθəˈlɪsɪti/

catholicity

普遍性, 開かれた考え

Meaning

Universality; broad-mindedness; acceptance of a wide variety of things.

Example

Her catholicity of interests makes her a fascinating person.

彼女のカトリシティな興味は、彼女を魅力的な人物にしています。

B2 verb /plʌndʒ/

plunge

素早く飛び込む; 急激に落ちる

Meaning

to jump or dive quickly; to fall sharply

Example

She plunged into the swimming pool.

彼女はプールに飛び込んだ。

B2 adjective /ɪɡˈzɑːtɪk/

exotic

異国的で魅力的

Meaning

Unusual and attractive because it is from a foreign place or culture.

Example

The garden was filled with exotic plants from tropical countries.

庭は熱帯の国々からのエキゾチックな植物で満たされていました。

C1 noun, verb /spreɪn/

sprain

捻挫

Meaning

an injury to a joint in which the ligaments are stretched or torn

Example

She sprained her ankle while running in the park.

公園で走っているときに足首をねんざした。

C1 noun /ɪˈrɛlɪvənsi/

irrelevancy

無関係性

Meaning

the state of being unrelated or unimportant to the matter at hand

Example

The judge dismissed the argument because of its irrelevancy to the case.

裁判官はその主張が事件と無関係であるとして退けた。

C1 adjective /ˌɪndɪˈstɪŋkt/

indistinct

不明瞭な

Meaning

Not clear or sharply defined; vague or blurred.

Example

The sound of voices was indistinct in the distance.

遠くからの声は不明瞭でした。

C2 adjective /eɪˈrɪðmɪk/

arrhythmic

不整脈

Meaning

Lacking a regular rhythm or beat.

Example

The patient had an arrhythmic heartbeat.

患者は不整脈を持っていた。

C1 noun /ˈpæd.ək/

paddock

馬やその他の動物のための囲い場

Meaning

a small enclosed field where horses or other animals are kept

Example

The horses were grazing in the paddock.

馬たちはパドックで草を食べていた。

C1 verb /ˌmɪsɪnˈtɜːrprɪt/

misinterpret

誤解する

Meaning

to understand or explain something wrongly

Example

He misinterpreted her silence as agreement.

彼は彼女の沈黙を同意と誤解した。

A1 noun /triː/

tree

木

Meaning

a large plant with a trunk, branches, and leaves

Example

The tree in our backyard is over a hundred years old.

私たちの裏庭にある木は百年以上の歴史があります。

C2 noun /ˈθɔːməˌtɜrdʒɪst/

thaumaturgist

奇術師

Meaning

A worker of miracles or magician.

Example

The thaumaturgist amazed the audience with his tricks.

その奇術師は技で観客を驚かせました。

B2 adjective /ɪsˈlɑːmɪk/

islamic

イスラームの

Meaning

relating to Islam, its followers, or its teachings

Example

The city has many Islamic cultural centers.

その都市には多くのイスラーム文化センターがあります。

C1 adjective /ˈɑːr.dənt/

Ardent

熱心な; 熱烈な; 情熱的な

Meaning

very enthusiastic; passionate; fervent

Example

She is an ardent supporter of environmental conservation.

彼女は環境保護の熱心な支持者です。

C1 noun /ˈpælɪt/

pallet

プラットフォーム

Meaning

a flat wooden platform used for moving or storing goods; also a makeshift bed

Example

The boxes were stacked on a wooden pallet for easy transport.

箱は簡単に輸送できるように木製のパレットに積まれました。

B2 noun, verb, adjective /ræŋk/

rank

ランク

Meaning

A position in a hierarchy; to place in order according to importance or quality.

Example

She quickly rose to a senior rank in the company.

彼女は会社で素早く上級ランクに昇進しました。

B1 adjective /blɒnd/

blond

Meaning

having light-colored hair, typically pale yellow or golden.

Example

She has long blond hair that shines in the sunlight.

B2 adjective /ˌsʌp.lɪˈmen.tər.i/

Supplementary

補足的な; 追加的な; 余分な

Meaning

completing or making an addition to something; additional; extra

Example

Students need to buy supplementary books for the course.

学生はコースのために補助教材を購入する必要があります。

A2 noun /ˈfɔːrənər/ or /ˈfɑːrənər/

foreigner

外国人

Meaning

A person from another country.

Example

The city welcomes every foreigner with kindness.

その都市はすべての外国人を親切に迎えます。

C2 noun /ˈæsənəns/

assonance

アソナンス

Meaning

the repetition of vowel sounds in nearby words in poetry or prose

Example

The poet used assonance to create a musical effect in his verse.

詩人は自分の詩の中で音楽的効果を生み出すためにアソナンスを使用しました。

C1 adjective /ʌnˈduː/

Undue

過度の; 不適切な; 必要以上または適切以上の

Meaning

excessive; inappropriate; more than is necessary or proper

Example

The teacher complained about undue pressure from parents.

教師は親からの過度なプレッシャーについて不満を言いました。

C1 noun /ˈniːdəlwɜːrk/

needlework

刺繍, 手芸

Meaning

The craft of sewing, embroidery, or knitting done with a needle.

Example

Her grandmother taught her the art of needlework.

彼女の祖母は彼女にニードルワークの技術を教えました。

A1 noun, verb /ɡruːp/

group

グループ

Meaning

A number of people or things considered together; to arrange things or people into categories.

Example

The students formed a study group.

学生たちは勉強グループを作った。

B2 verb /straɪd/

stride

長い決定的な歩幅で歩く；進展する

Meaning

to walk with long, decisive steps; to make progress

Example

She strode confidently across the stage.

彼女は自信を持ってステージを歩いた。

C1 verb /ˈsɔːntər/

saunter

Meaning

to walk in a slow, relaxed manner without hurry or effort

Example

We sauntered along the riverside, stopping now and then to watch the boats.

C2 noun /ˈɪmpjʊdəns/

impudence

厚かましさ

Meaning

Rude and disrespectful behavior.

Example

The student's impudence shocked the entire class.

その学生の厚かましさはクラス全体を驚かせた。

B1 adjective /ˈhoʊmləs/

homeless

ホームレス

Meaning

Without a home, and therefore typically living on the streets.

Example

The organization helps homeless people find shelter.

その組織はホームレスの人々が避難所を見つけるのを助けています。

B2 noun /ˈpaɪ.rə.si/

Piracy

海賊行為

Meaning

the practice of attacking and robbing ships at sea; the unauthorized use or reproduction of copyrighted material

Example

Software piracy costs companies billions of dollars annually.

ソフトウェアの海賊行為は毎年企業に数十億ドルの損失をもたらします。

B2 adjective /ˈhɑːrmləs/

Harmless

無害な; 無実の; 安全な

Meaning

not able or likely to cause harm; innocent; safe

Example

The snake looks dangerous but it's actually harmless.

ヘビは危険に見えるが、実際には無害だ。

C1 noun, adjective /dɪˈrɪvətɪv/

derivative

派生物

Meaning

Something that is based on another source; in math, a measure of how a function changes.

Example

The film was criticized for being too derivative of earlier works.

その映画は、前の作品を模倣しすぎて批判されました。

B1 verb /tɛmpt/

tempt

誘惑する

Meaning

to entice or attract someone to do something, often something wrong or unwise

Example

The smell of fresh bread tempted him to enter the bakery.

新鮮なパンの匂いが彼をパン屋に入らせました。

B2 noun /ˈsɜːvɪŋ/

serving

ポーション

Meaning

a portion of food for one person; the act of giving food or drink to someone

Example

He ate a large serving of rice and curry.

彼は大きなポーションのご飯とカレーを食べました。

C1 adjective /spəˈrædɪk/

sporadic

散発的

Meaning

Occurring irregularly or in scattered instances rather than continuously.

Example

The region experienced sporadic rain showers throughout the week.

その地域は1週間にわたって散発的な雨が降りました。

A2 verb /rɪˈmeɪn/

remain

残る

Meaning

to stay in the same place; to continue to exist

Example

Only a few guests remain at the party.

パーティーには少数のゲストが残っています。

C2 noun /kənˌdʒiː.niˈæl.ə.t̬i/

congeniality

親しみやすさ

Meaning

The quality of being pleasant, friendly, and easy to talk to.

Example

His congeniality makes him popular among friends.

彼の親しみやすさは、彼を友人の中で人気者にしています。

C2 noun /skɪf/

skiff

小舟

Meaning

a small, light boat usually for one person

Example

The fisherman paddled his skiff across the lake.

漁師は彼の小舟で湖を渡った。

C1 verb /ɪnˈsɪnjueɪt/

insinuate

Meaning

To suggest or hint something indirectly and often unpleasantly.

Example

He insinuated that she had lied about her qualifications.

C2 noun /ˈdʒæz.mɪn/

Jesmine

ジャスミン

Meaning

a climbing shrub with fragrant white or yellow flowers

Example

The jasmine flowers filled the garden with their sweet fragrance.

ジャスミンの花が庭を甘い香りで満たした。

A2 verb /rɪˈmaɪnd/

remind

思い出させる

Meaning

to cause someone to remember something

Example

Please remind me to call her tomorrow.

明日彼女に電話するのをリマインドして下さい。

B1 noun /rɪˈtaɪə.mənt/

Retirement

退職

Meaning

the action or fact of leaving one's job and ceasing to work; the period of life after leaving work

Example

He is planning his retirement after 40 years of service.

彼は40年間の勤務の後、退職を計画しています。

C2 noun /ˈhɛklər/

heckler

野次を飛ばす人

Meaning

A person who interrupts a speaker with rude or aggressive comments.

Example

The politician remained calm despite the heckler shouting from the crowd.

政治家は群衆から叫んでいたヘクラーにもかかわらず冷静を保ちました。

C2 noun /ˌmælˈoʊdər/

malodor

不快な匂い

Meaning

An unpleasant smell; bad odor.

Example

The garbage bin gave off a terrible malodor.

ゴミ箱は恐ろしい不快な匂いを発していました。

B2 noun /ˈnek.taɪ/

Necktie

ネクタイ

Meaning

a strip of cloth worn around the neck under a shirt collar and tied in front

Example

He adjusted his necktie before the important meeting.

彼は重要な会議の前にネクタイを調整した。

C2 adjective /ɪˈkwɪvəkəl/

equivocal

曖昧

Meaning

Open to more than one interpretation; ambiguous.

Example

His equivocal answer confused everyone.

彼の曖昧な答えは皆を混乱させた。

B2 noun /ˈmɜːrdərər/

murderer

殺人犯

Meaning

a person who unlawfully kills another human being with intent

Example

The murderer was caught by the police within hours.

殺人犯は数時間以内に警察に捕まった。

B2 noun ˈkwəʊ.tə

quota

クォータ

Meaning

A limited or fixed number or amount of people or things, in particular.

Example

The quota reform was a key demand.

クォータ改革は重要な要求でした。

A2 noun breɪn

brain

脳

Meaning

The organ inside the head that controls thought, memory, feelings, and activity

Example

The brain can only focus on one thing at a time.

脳は一度に一つのことにしか集中できません。

B2 adjective /ˈskɑː.lət/

Scarlet

スカーレット

Meaning

a bright red color with a slightly orange tinge

Example

The scarlet roses in the garden looked magnificent in the morning light.

庭のスカーレットローズは朝の光の中で素晴らしく見えました。

C2 noun /æbˈsɪʒən/

abscission

葉の落下

Meaning

The natural detachment of parts of a plant, typically leaves or fruit.

Example

The autumn season is marked by the abscission of leaves from trees.

秋は木々から葉が落ちることで特徴づけられます。

B1 noun /ˈwiːknəs/

weakness

弱点

Meaning

a state of being weak; a flaw or shortcoming in character or structure

Example

His main weakness is his lack of patience.

彼の最大の弱点は忍耐力の欠如です。

B2 noun /ˈruːstər/

rooster

雄鶏

Meaning

A male domestic chicken, especially one that crows.

Example

The rooster crowed at dawn, waking up the whole village.

雄鶏は夜明けに鳴き、村全体を起こした。

B1 noun /ˈædʒɪktɪv/

adjective

形容詞

Meaning

a word that describes or modifies a noun by giving more information about its quality, quantity, or state

Example

The adjective in the sentence adds more detail to the noun.

形容詞は名詞に詳しい情報を加えます。

C2 adjective /əˈkjuː.zəˌtɔːr.i/

accusatory

非難の

Meaning

Suggesting blame or indicating someone has done wrong.

Example

He gave her an accusatory glance.

彼は彼女に非難の目を向けた。

C1 adjective /suːˈpɜːr.flu.əs/

superfluous

余分な

Meaning

Unnecessary, especially through being more than enough.

Example

His speech contained too many superfluous details.

彼のスピーチには、余分な詳細が多すぎた。

A2 noun /ˈeɪn.dʒəl/

Angel

天使

Meaning

a spiritual being believed to act as an attendant, agent, or messenger of God

Example

She looked like an angel in her white dress.

彼女は白いドレスで天使のように見えた。

C2 adjective /ˈlæk.rɪ.moʊs/

lachrymose

涙を流す、悲しむ

Meaning

tearful or given to weeping; sad and mournful

Example

The movie's lachrymose ending left the audience in tears.

映画の悲しい結末は観客を涙で満たしました。

C1 noun /ˌkɒnfləˈɡreɪʃən/

conflagration

大規模な破壊的な火災

Meaning

A large, destructive fire that destroys a great deal of land or property.

Example

The forest was devastated by a massive conflagration that lasted for days.

その森は数日間続いた巨大な火災によって壊されました。

B2 verb /ˌdɪskəˈnɛkt/

disconnect

Meaning

to detach or separate from a connection or source

Example

Please disconnect the charger from the power outlet.

B1 noun /ˈfaɪn.dɪŋ/

finding

発見、調査後に得られた結論または結果

Meaning

a discovery, conclusion, or result reached after investigation

Example

The scientist published her findings in a leading journal.

科学者は彼女の発見を主要なジャーナルに発表しました。

C1 noun/adjective/verb /bʌf/

buff

映画ファン / 磨く

Meaning

A fan or enthusiast; also to polish or shine something.

Example

He is a movie buff who watches films every weekend.

彼は毎週末映画を観る映画ファンです。

B2 adjective /ˈpen.dɪŋ/

Pending

保留中; 未決定; 進行中

Meaning

awaiting; not yet decided or settled; in the process of being completed

Example

The application is still pending approval.

申請はまだ承認待ちです。

C1 adjective /prɪˈsɪpɪtəs/

precipitous

急なまたは突然の

Meaning

Extremely steep or sudden; done quickly without careful consideration.

Example

The hikers struggled to climb the precipitous slope.

ハイカーたちは急な坂道を登るのに苦労していました。

B2 noun /ˌkɔːriˈændər/

Coriander

コリアンダー

Meaning

aromatic herb with feathery leaves used for flavoring food; also refers to the seeds used as spice

Example

Fresh coriander leaves are sprinkled on top of the curry.

新鮮なコリアンダーの葉がカレーの上にふりかけられます。

B2 noun ˈbleɪzə

blazer

ブレザー

Meaning

A coloured jacket worn by members of a club, team, or school as part of a uniform.

Example

He looked sharp in his navy blue blazer at the event.

彼はイベントでネイビーブルーのブレザーを着て鋭く見えました。

A1 noun /piːs/

piece

一片

Meaning

a portion or part of something

Example

He gave me a piece of cake.

彼は私にケーキの一切れをくれました。

C1 noun /dɪˌnʌnsiˈeɪʃən/

denunciation

非難 / 公共の告発

Meaning

the public condemnation or accusation of someone or something

Example

The journalist's article was a strong denunciation of corruption.

ジャーナリストの記事は腐敗に対する強い非難でした。

C1 noun /kjʊˈreɪtər/

curator

キュレーター

Meaning

a person who is responsible for the care and management of a museum, gallery, or collection

Example

The curator organized a new exhibition of ancient artifacts.

キュレーターは新しい古代の遺物の展示を組織しました。

B2 adjective /ˈhelp.ləs/

Helpless

無力; 助けがない; 脆弱

Meaning

unable to defend oneself or act without help; powerless; vulnerable

Example

The child felt helpless when lost in the crowded market.

その子供は混雑した市場で迷子になったとき、無力だと感じた。

B1 noun /ˌpʌblɪˈkeɪʃən/

publication

出版

Meaning

the act of making something publicly known or available

Example

The publication of the report sparked a debate.

報告書の出版は議論を引き起こしました。

B1 verb /dɪp/

dip

浸す

Meaning

to put something quickly into a liquid and take it out again

Example

She dipped her bread into the soup.

彼女はパンをスープに浸しました。

C1 adjective /ɔːˌθɒr.ɪˈteə.ri.ən/

authoritarian

権威主義者

Meaning

Demanding absolute obedience to authority; excessively controlling or strict in governance.

Example

Authoritarian parenting often limits a child's independence.

権威主義的な育児は、しばしば子供の独立性を制限します。

C1 noun /ɪnˌtɪmɪˈdeɪʃən/

intimidation

威圧

Meaning

The action of frightening or threatening someone to make them do something.

Example

The workers reported cases of intimidation by the management.

労働者たちは経営陣による威圧の事例を報告しました。

C2 verb /ɪˈreɪdieɪt/

irradiate

照射する

Meaning

to shine light on something; to expose to radiation; to illuminate or brighten

Example

The scientist used a lamp to irradiate the sample.

科学者はランプを使ってサンプルを照射しました。

C2 adjective /vaɪˈtjuːpərəbl̩/

vituperable

非難されるべき

Meaning

Deserving of blame, censure, or harsh criticism.

Example

His reckless actions made him vituperable in the eyes of his colleagues.

彼の無謀な行動は、彼を同僚の目には非難されるべき存在にしました。

A1 noun /skuːl/

school

学校

Meaning

An institution for educating children; also a group of people sharing the same ideas or discipline.

Example

The children walked to school together.

子供たちは一緒に学校に歩いて行きました。

C1 verb /trænˈzækt/

transact

取引を行う

Meaning

to conduct or carry out business, a deal, or activity

Example

Customers can transact their banking online.

顧客はオンラインで銀行取引を行うことができます。

C1 noun ˈprɛvələns

prevalence

蔓延

Meaning

The fact or condition of being widespread; the extent to which something exists or occurs

Example

The prevalence of aging issues requires immediate attention.

老化問題の蔓延は即時の注意を必要とする。

C1 adjective /ʌnˈʃeɪkən/

Unshaken

動揺しない; 固い

Meaning

not disturbed or affected; firm and steady; unwavering

Example

Her faith remained unshaken despite all the challenges.

彼女の信念はすべての困難にも動揺しませんでした。

C1 verb ɪˈmɜːrs

immerse

浸る

Meaning

To involve oneself deeply in a particular activity or interest; to surround completely.

Example

Immerse yourself in the new language.

新しい言語に浸ってください。

C2 noun /ˈɡlʌt.ən/

Glutton

大食い

Meaning

a person who regularly eats or drinks more than is necessary; someone who has an excessive appetite

Example

He was known as a glutton who could finish three large pizzas in one sitting.

彼は一度に三枚の大きなピザを食べきることができる大食いとして知られていました。

B2 noun /ˈtoʊ.kən/

token

記号 / トークン

Meaning

A symbol or object that represents something, often given as a sign of appreciation or as a substitute for money.

Example

She gave him a small gift as a token of gratitude.

彼女は感謝のしるしとして、小さな贈り物を彼に渡しました。

B1 verb /ˈsætɪsfaɪ/

satisfy

満たす

Meaning

to fulfill the desires, expectations, or needs of someone; to make content

Example

The delicious meal satisfied our hunger completely.

美味しい食事が私たちの空腹を完全に満たしました。

B1 noun /ˈvɜːr.ʒən/

Version

バージョン; 形態; 物語

Meaning

a particular form or variation of something; an account of an event

Example

This is the latest version of the software.

これはソフトウェアの最新バージョンです。

C1 noun ˈsɛlfləsnɪs

selflessness

利他主義

Meaning

The quality of being concerned more with the needs of others than with one's own.

Example

Selflessness is a key value for community building.

利他主義はコミュニティ構築の重要な価値です。

C2 noun /ˈnes.lɪŋ/

Nestling

ヒナ

Meaning

a young bird that has not yet left its nest

Example

The mother bird fed the hungry nestling with worms.

母鳥は空腹のヒナに虫を与えました。

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 adverb /ʌnˈɜːrɪŋli/

unerringly

間違いなく

Meaning

Without making any mistakes; always accurate

Example

The archer aimed unerringly at the target.

弓矢は間違いなくターゲットに向かって狙いを定めた。

C2 adjective /ˈpjʊəraɪl/

puerile

幼稚な

Meaning

childishly silly or immature

Example

His puerile jokes annoyed the audience.

彼の幼稚な冗談は観客をうんざりさせた。

C1 noun /ɡrəˈfiː.ti/

Graffiti

公共の場所にある壁やその他の表面に違法に書かれたり描かれたりした文字や絵

Meaning

writing or drawings scribbled, scratched, or sprayed illicitly on a wall or other surface in a public place

Example

The subway walls were covered with colorful graffiti created by local street artists.

地下鉄の壁は地元のストリートアーティストによって作られたカラフルなグラフィティで覆われていた。

A2 noun /tent/

Tent

テント

Meaning

a portable shelter made of cloth or canvas; military accommodation

Example

The soldiers set up their tent in the military camp.

兵士たちは軍のキャンプでテントを設置した。

C1 verb /əˈvɛndʒ/

avenge

復讐する

Meaning

to inflict harm in return for an injury or wrong done to oneself or another

Example

He vowed to avenge his brother's death.

彼は兄の死を復讐することを誓った。

C1 noun /ˈduːmz.deɪ/

Doomsday

世界の終わり; 最後の審判の日

Meaning

the last day of the world's existence; a time of catastrophic destruction

Example

The preacher spoke about doomsday and the importance of preparing spiritually.

伝道師は世界の終わりと霊的な準備の重要性について話しました。

B2 noun /diːp ˈkʌlər/

Deep colour

深い色

Meaning

a rich, intense, or dark shade of any color

Example

The artist used deep colours to create a dramatic effect.

アーティストはドラマチックな効果を作り出すために深い色を使いました。

B1 adjective /ˈtɛmpərɛri/

temporary

一時的な

Meaning

Lasting for only a limited period of time; not permanent.

Example

She found a temporary job during the summer break.

彼女は夏休み中に一時的な仕事を見つけました。

C1 noun /ˈrɒstrəm/

rostrum

演壇

Meaning

A raised platform for speakers, performers, or leaders.

Example

The politician delivered a speech from the rostrum.

政治家は演壇から演説を行いました。

C2 noun /ɡaɪl/

guile

策略

Meaning

Cleverness or cunning used to achieve a goal, often in a deceptive way

Example

He used guile to win the negotiation.

彼は交渉で勝つために策略を使った。