C2 noun /fiːˈkʌndɪti/

fecundity

肥沃, 繁殖力

Meaning

the ability to produce an abundance of offspring or new growth; fertility

Example

The fecundity of the river delta supports diverse wildlife.

川の三角州の肥沃は多様な野生動物を支えています。

C2 noun /ˈpɪərɪdʒ/

peerage

貴族階級

Meaning

the title or rank of a peer; the nobility as a group

Example

He was elevated to the peerage by the king.

彼は王によって貴族階級に昇進しました。

C2 adjective /ˈnɛtlˌsʌm/

nettlesome

苛立たしい

Meaning

Causing irritation, annoyance, or difficulty.

Example

The nettlesome rules frustrated the workers.

苛立たしい規則は労働者たちを苛立たせました。

B1 noun /ˈlaɪ.ər/

Liar

嘘つき

Meaning

a person who tells lies; someone who does not tell the truth

Example

Nobody trusts him because he is a liar.

誰も彼を信じません、彼は嘘つきだからです。

C2 noun /ˌpaɪroʊˈmeɪniæk/

pyromaniac

放火魔

Meaning

A person with an uncontrollable desire to set things on fire.

Example

The pyromaniac was arrested for setting several buildings ablaze.

放火魔は数軒の建物に火をつけたことで逮捕された。

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。

B2 adjective /ɪmˈper.ə.tɪv/

imperative

命令形

Meaning

Of vital importance; crucial; giving or expressing a command.

Example

It is imperative to address the climate crisis immediately.

気候危機に直ちに対処することがインペラティブです。

B2 noun /kɔːrd/

chord

和音

Meaning

A group of musical notes played or sung together; also a straight line segment joining two points on a curve.

Example

She strummed a simple chord on the guitar.

彼女はギターでシンプルな和音を弾いた。

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。

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。

C2 adjective /ˈbreɪsɪŋ/

bracing

爽快な

Meaning

Invigorating, refreshing, or providing strength and energy.

Example

The hikers enjoyed the bracing mountain air.

登山者たちは爽快な山の空気を楽しんだ。

C1 noun ˈsæŋktɪti

sanctity

神聖さ

Meaning

The state or quality of being holy, sacred, or saintly; ultimate importance.

Example

The sanctity of life should never be compromised.

命の神聖さは決して妥協されるべきではない。

B1 noun /ˈɪnpʊt/

input

入力、提供された情報

Meaning

information, advice, or data that is put into a system, device, or process

Example

The manager asked for everyone's input on the new project.

マネージャーは新しいプロジェクトに対する全員のインプットを求めました。

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。

C1 adjective /ˈɔːdəˌtɔːri/

auditory

Meaning

Relating to the sense of hearing.

Example

The lecture was designed to enhance students' auditory learning skills.

C2 adjective /ɪnˈsɪpiənt/

incipient

初期の

Meaning

in an initial stage; beginning to develop

Example

The incipient storm made the sky turn dark and heavy.

初期の嵐が空を暗く重くさせた。

C1 noun/verb /vɔːlt/

vault

金庫 / 飛び越える

Meaning

A secure room for storing valuables; also to leap or spring over something.

Example

The bank kept its gold bars in a secure vault.

銀行は金の延べ棒を安全な金庫に保管していました。

A2 noun /ˈsɪl.vər/

Silver

銀

Meaning

a shiny white precious metal used for making jewelry and ornaments

Example

The silver ring sparkled in the sunlight.

銀の指輪は日光で輝いていました。

B2 noun /ˌref.jʊˈdʒiː/

Refugee

難民

Meaning

a person who has been forced to leave their country in order to escape war, persecution, or natural disaster

Example

The refugee camp provided temporary shelter for thousands of displaced families.

難民キャンプは、何千人もの避難した家族に一時的な避難所を提供しました。

C1 noun /ˈtraɪ.pɒd/

tripod

三脚

Meaning

A three-legged stand used to support a camera, telescope, or other object.

Example

The photographer set up his camera on a tripod.

写真家はカメラを三脚にセットしました。

C1 verb /blɛər/

blare

大きな音を立てる

Meaning

to make a loud, harsh sound

Example

The car horns blared all night.

車のクラクションは一晩中鳴り響いていた。

C1 adjective /ˈsɪnjuəs/

sinuous

曲がりくねった

Meaning

Having many curves, bends, or turns; winding.

Example

The hikers followed a sinuous path through the forest.

ハイカーたちは森を通る曲がりくねった道を進んだ。

A1 noun ˈflaʊərz

Flowers

花

Meaning

The reproductive structures of plants that provide nectar for butterflies.

Example

Butterflies are attracted to colorful flowers.

蝶々は色とりどりの花に引き寄せられる。

C2 noun /ˈdeɪ.ɪs/

Dais

演壇

Meaning

a raised platform, typically at one end of a room or hall, for speakers or honored guests

Example

The principal stood on the dais to address the entire school assembly.

校長は演壇に立ち、全校集会に話しかけました。

C2 adjective /ˌpɪkəˈjuːn/

picayune

ささいな, 些細な

Meaning

of little value or importance; trivial

Example

He complained about the picayune details of the contract.

彼は契約の些細な詳細について不平を言っていました。

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。

B2 noun /ˌɒpəˈzɪʃən/

opposition

反対

Meaning

the action of opposing or resisting something

Example

The opposition to the new law was strong.

新しい法律に対する反対は強かった。

B1 noun /ˌvɒl.ənˈtɪər/

Volunteer

ボランティア

Meaning

a person who freely offers to take part in an enterprise or undertake a task

Example

Many volunteers helped distribute food to the homeless.

多くのボランティアがホームレスに食べ物を配る手伝いをしました。

C2 adjective /ˈvɪnsəbl/

vincible

打ち負かされる可能性がある

Meaning

capable of being overcome or defeated

Example

The enemy seemed vincible after losing their main base.

敵は主要基地を失った後、打ち負かされる可能性があった。

C2 noun ˌɛr.jʊˈdɪʃ.ən

erudition

博学

Meaning

The quality of having or showing great knowledge or learning; scholarship.

Example

His erudition in history impressed the entire audience.

彼の歴史に関する博学は全ての聴衆を感心させた。

B2 verb /poʊk/

poke

突く

Meaning

to push or prod with a finger or pointed object

Example

Don't poke me with your finger.

指で突っつかないで。

B1 adjective /ˌʌnbɪˈliːvəbəl/

Unbelievable

信じられない

Meaning

impossible to believe; extremely surprising or remarkable

Example

The magician's performance was absolutely unbelievable.

魔法使いのパフォーマンスは絶対に信じられなかった。

B1 adjective /ˈvaɪə.lət/

Violet

紫色

Meaning

of a bluish-purple color

Example

She wore a beautiful violet dress to the party.

彼女はパーティーに美しい紫色のドレスを着ていました。

C1 verb /sluː/

slew

急に曲がる

Meaning

To turn or slide violently in a particular direction.

Example

The car slewed across the icy road.

車は凍った道路を滑っていった。

B2 noun /ˈklʌstər/

cluster

クラスター

Meaning

a group of similar things or people positioned close together

Example

The grapes grew in a tight cluster.

ぶどうは密なクラスターで成長した。

B2 adverb /əˈten.tɪv.li/

Attentively

注意深く

Meaning

with careful attention; in a focused manner

Example

She listened attentively to her teacher's instructions.

彼女は先生の指示を注意深く聞いた。

C1 adjective /ˈfeɪl.seɪf/

fail-safe

故障防止

Meaning

designed to prevent failure or accidents; guaranteed to work correctly

Example

The engineers installed a fail-safe mechanism in the nuclear plant.

エンジニアは原子力発電所に故障防止メカニズムを設置しました。

A2 noun /kənˌɡrætʃ.əˈleɪ.ʃənz/

Congratulations

おめでとう

Meaning

words expressing praise for an achievement or good wishes on a special occasion

Example

Congratulations on your promotion! You really deserved this success.

昇進おめでとう！本当にこの成功に値するよ。

C2 adjective /ˈoʊdiəs/

odious

忌まわしい

Meaning

extremely unpleasant or repulsive

Example

The dictator was remembered for his odious crimes.

その独裁者は彼の忌まわしい犯罪で記憶されました。

B2 verb /ˈfæsən/

fasten

締める

Meaning

To attach or secure something firmly in place

Example

Please fasten your seatbelt before the plane takes off.

飛行機が離陸する前にシートベルトを締めてください。

B1 verb /ɪnˈsɪst/

insist

主張する

Meaning

to demand firmly; to state persistently

Example

He insisted on paying the bill.

彼は請求書の支払いを主張しました。

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。

C2 verb /ˈsʌpjʊˌreɪt/

suppurate

膿が出る

Meaning

to form or discharge pus, usually as a result of infection

Example

The wound began to suppurate after a few days.

傷口は数日後に膿を出し始めました。

B2 adjective ˈræd.ɪ.kəl

radical

伝統的な信念やシステムに反する根本的な変化をもたらす能力がある

Meaning

Capable of bringing fundamental changes opposite to conventional beliefs or systems.

Example

The leader proposed radical economic reforms.

リーダーはラディカルな経済改革を提案しました。

C1 noun /ˈredʒ.ɪ.mən/

regimen

健康促進または回復のために処方された治療法、ライフスタイル、または食事

Meaning

A prescribed course of medical treatment, way of life, or diet for the promotion or restoration of health.

Example

A strict exercise regimen improves overall fitness.

厳格な運動レジメンは、全体的なフィットネスを向上させます。

C1 noun /ˈtæn.ər/

tanner

皮革職人

Meaning

A person whose job is to tan animal hides to make leather.

Example

The tanner worked long hours to produce fine leather.

皮革職人は優れた革を作るために長時間働きました。

B2 noun /ɪnˈfɔːrsmənt/

enforcement

法執行

Meaning

the act of making sure that laws or rules are followed

Example

The police are responsible for law enforcement.

警察は法執行の責任があります。

C1 noun /ɪˌluːmɪˈneɪʃən/

illumination

Meaning

the act of lighting something or making something clear

Example

The street was filled with bright illumination from the lamps.

C2 adjective /ˈpɔːntʃi/

paunchy

ぽっこりお腹

Meaning

Having a large or protruding belly.

Example

The paunchy man struggled to button his shirt.

ぽっこりお腹の男はシャツのボタンを留めるのに苦労していた。

B1 noun əbˈdʒek.tɪv

objective

目標

Meaning

A thing aimed at or sought; a goal.

Example

The main objective is to test sustainability.

メインオブジェクティブは持続可能性をテストすることです。

B2 adverb /ˈfɜ:rst hænd/

First-hand

直接; 原始の源から

Meaning

directly experienced or obtained; from the original source

Example

I experienced the earthquake first-hand.

私は地震を直接体験しました。

B2 noun /ɪnˈkwaɪəri/ or /ˈɪnkwəri/

inquiry

調査 / 問い合わせ

Meaning

An act of asking for information; an investigation into something.

Example

The committee launched an inquiry into the financial irregularities.

委員会は財務の不正行為に関する調査を開始しました。

C2 noun /ˌniːoʊˈdɑːrwɪnɪzəm/

neo-darwinism

ネオダーウィニズム

Meaning

A modern interpretation of Darwin's theory of evolution, integrating genetics and natural selection.

Example

Neo-Darwinism combines Darwin’s theory of natural selection with modern genetics.

ネオダーウィニズムはダーウィンの自然選択説と現代遺伝学を組み合わせています。

A2 verb /ʌpˈdeɪt/

update

更新

Meaning

to make something more modern or current; to provide new information

Example

Please update your software regularly.

定期的にソフトウェアを更新してください。

C2 adverb, noun /ˈwɛə.wɪð/

wherewith

手段

Meaning

With which; the means or resources needed for something.

Example

He lacked the money wherewith to buy a new house.

彼は新しい家を買うためのお金がなかった。

B2 adverb /ˈnæʃənəli/

nationally

全国的に

Meaning

at the level of a whole nation; in a way that involves or affects an entire country

Example

The policy was implemented nationally to ensure equal benefits for all citizens.

その政策は、すべての市民に平等な利益を確保するため、全国的に実施された。

C1 adjective /pəˈmɪs.ɪv/

permissive

寛容な

Meaning

Allowing or characterized by great or excessive freedom of behavior; very lenient or indulgent.

Example

Permissive parenting can sometimes lead to a lack of discipline in children.

許容的な子育ては、時には子どもの規律の欠如を引き起こすことがあります。

B2 noun /ˈdoʊnər/

donor

ドナー

Meaning

A person who gives something, especially to a charity or cause.

Example

The donor contributed generously to the hospital’s new wing.

ドナーは病院の新しい翼に寛大に寄付しました。

B2 adjective /ˈkæθəlɪk/

catholic

カトリック

Meaning

Including a wide variety; all-embracing; relating to the Roman Catholic Church.

Example

She has catholic tastes in music, enjoying everything from jazz to opera.

彼女は音楽にカトリックな趣味を持っており、ジャズからオペラまで何でも楽しんでいます。

A2 adjective /maɪld/

mild

穏やか

Meaning

not severe or strong; gentle in nature

Example

The patient had only mild symptoms.

患者には軽い症状だけがありました。

C1 adjective /ˈlɪstləs/

listless

無気力

Meaning

lacking energy, enthusiasm, or interest

Example

She felt listless after working long hours without rest.

長時間休憩なしで働いた後、彼女は無気力に感じていた。

B1 noun /ˈfeɪ.vər/

Favour

好意; 手伝い; 親切

Meaning

approval, support, or liking for someone or something; a kind or helpful act

Example

Could you do me a favour and help me move this heavy box?

この重い箱を動かす手伝いをしてくれませんか？

A1 noun, verb /pleɪs/

place

場所

Meaning

a particular position or location; to put something in a specific position

Example

She placed the books on the table.

彼女は本をテーブルに置いた。

B1 verb /waɪp/

wipe

拭く

Meaning

to clean or dry something by rubbing with a cloth or tissue

Example

Please wipe the table clean.

テーブルを拭いてください。

C1 noun ˌtraɪ.bjuˈnæl əv ˈdʒʌs.tɪs

tribunal of justice

裁判所

Meaning

A court of justice or judicial body that settles disputes or tries offenses.

Example

The Tribunal of Justice started the hearings promptly.

裁判所は直ちに聴聞を開始しました。

C1 noun /kuː/

coup

クーデター

Meaning

a sudden, decisive action that brings about a change, especially in government

Example

The military staged a coup to overthrow the existing regime.

軍隊は現政権を倒すためにクーデターを起こしました。

C2 noun /ˈmoʊlə ˈkɑrplɪt/

Mola carplet

モラ魚

Meaning

a small freshwater fish of the carp family, commonly found in South Asian rivers and ponds

Example

The mola carplet is a popular small fish used in Bengali cuisine.

モラ魚はベンガル料理でよく使われる人気の小さな魚です。

C1 verb /ˈmɪt.ɪ.ɡeɪt/

mitigate

軽減する

Meaning

To make less severe, serious, or painful; to lessen the severity of damage or harm.

Example

Proper planning can mitigate financial risks.

適切な計画は財務リスクを軽減できます。

C1 adjective /ˈrɛzənənt/

resonant

響く

Meaning

Deep, clear, and continuing to sound or echo.

Example

The resonant voice of the speaker filled the hall.

スピーカーの響く声がホールに響き渡った。

B1 noun /ˈkriːtʃər/

creature

生物

Meaning

A living being, especially an animal.

Example

The forest is full of strange creatures.

森は奇妙な生物でいっぱいです。

B2 noun /ˈlep.ərd/

Leopard

ヒョウ

Meaning

a large wild cat with yellow fur and black spots

Example

The leopard climbed the tree to rest in the shade.

ヒョウは木に登って、日陰で休んでいました。

C2 noun /koʊˈkɛt/

coquette

コケットな女性

Meaning

a woman who flirts lightheartedly

Example

She was a coquette, always charming everyone at the party.

彼女はコケットで、パーティーで誰にでも魅力を振りまいていました。

B1 noun /kənˈstrʌk.ʃən/

construction

建設

Meaning

The building of something, typically a large structure.

Example

Construction dust significantly contributes to pollution.

建設工事のほこりは汚染に大きく寄与します。

C1 verb /wɪns/

wince

Meaning

To make an involuntary movement of the face or body as a result of pain or distress.

Example

He winced when the doctor touched his injured arm.

C1 noun /blɜːrb/

blurb

宣伝文

Meaning

a short promotional description of a book, product, or service

Example

The back cover had a blurb praising the novel.

本の裏表紙にはその小説を称賛する宣伝文があった。

C1 noun /ˈwɔː.tər hen/

Water hen

水鳥

Meaning

a waterbird with dark plumage that lives near ponds and wetlands

Example

The water hen swam gracefully across the pond.

水鳥は池を優雅に泳ぎました。

C2 noun /ˌɒn.əˌmæt.əˈpiː.ə/

onomatopoeia

オノマトペ

Meaning

The formation of a word from a sound associated with what is named.

Example

The word 'buzz' is an example of onomatopoeia.

'バズ'という言葉はオノマトペの一例です。

C1 noun /ˈnɛkˌlaɪn/

neckline

ネックライン

Meaning

the edge of a garment around the neck, especially as cut to form a particular shape

Example

The dress has a beautiful V-shaped neckline.

そのドレスには美しいV字型のネックラインがあります。

C1 adjective /ˈɡleɪʃəl/

glacial

氷または氷河に関連する

Meaning

relating to ice or glaciers; extremely cold or unfriendly

Example

The mountains were covered in glacial ice.

山々は氷河の氷で覆われていました。

A2 adjective /fer/

Fair

公正な; 妥当な; 魅力的な

Meaning

just and reasonable; treating people equally; light in color; attractive

Example

The judge made a fair decision in the case.

裁判官はその事件で公正な判断を下しました。

C1 verb /wiːn/

wean

Meaning

To gradually stop a child or animal from breastfeeding; to detach from a habit.

Example

Parents often wean their babies around six months old.

C2 noun /ɪˌlɛkˈtrɑː.lə.sɪs/

electrolysis

電解

Meaning

A chemical decomposition produced by passing an electric current through a liquid or solution.

Example

Electrolysis is used to separate hydrogen from water.

電解は水から水素を分離するために使用されます。

C2 noun ˌæɡ.roʊˈiː.koʊˌsɪs.təm

agroecosystem

農業生態系

Meaning

An ecological system centered on agricultural activities and processes.

Example

A healthy agroecosystem improves soil fertility.

健康な農業生態系は土壌の肥沃度を改善します。

B2 verb /rɪˈdʒɔɪs/

rejoice

喜ぶ

Meaning

to feel or show great joy; to celebrate

Example

The family rejoices at the good news.

その家族は良いニュースに喜んでいます。

C2 adjective /ˌɪrɪˈdjuːsəbl/

irreducible

不可約

Meaning

impossible to reduce or simplify further

Example

The fraction 3/7 is irreducible.

分数 3/7 は不可約です。

B2 noun /temp.ˈteɪ.ʃən/

Temptation

誘惑

Meaning

the desire to do something wrong or unwise; an urge to have or do something

Example

He resisted the temptation to eat the entire chocolate cake.

彼は全てのチョコレートケーキを食べる誘惑に抵抗した。

C2 verb /ˈsɛreɪt/

serrate

ギザギザの縁を作る

Meaning

To make a saw-toothed edge or notched margin.

Example

The craftsman serrated the knife blade for better cutting.

職人はより良い切断のためにナイフの刃をセレイトしました。

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。

C2 adjective /ʌnˈflæpəbəl/

unflappable

冷静沈着

Meaning

calm and composed, especially in difficult situations

Example

Despite the crisis, he remained unflappable and confident.

危機にもかかわらず、彼は冷静沈着で自信に満ちていた。

C1 verb /aɪˈdiː.ə.laɪz/

idealize

理想化する

Meaning

To regard or represent something as perfect or better than it really is.

Example

Children often idealize their parents.

子供たちはしばしば親を理想化します。

C1 noun ˌɪndɪˈspensəbl səˈpɔːrt

indispensable support

欠かせないサポート

Meaning

Essential assistance that cannot be done without; absolutely necessary help.

Example

Volunteers provide indispensable support to communities.

ボランティアはコミュニティに欠かせないサポートを提供しています。

C1 noun esˈθet.ɪks

aesthetics

美学

Meaning

A set of principles concerned with the nature and appreciation of beauty, especially in art and design.

Example

Interior design focuses on aesthetics and functionality.

インテリアデザインは美学と機能性に焦点を当てています。

C1 noun /əˈtoʊnmənt/

atonement

贖罪

Meaning

the act of making amends for a wrong, sin, or injury

Example

The festival was celebrated as a day of atonement.

その祭りは贖罪の日として祝われました。

A1 noun /klɑːs/

class

クラス

Meaning

a group of students taught together or a category of people or things with shared characteristics

Example

Our class meets every morning at nine.

私たちのクラスは毎朝9時に会います。

A2 noun /ˈsɪɡəˌrɛt/

cigarette

タバコ

Meaning

a small roll of finely cut tobacco wrapped in paper for smoking

Example

He lit a cigarette after dinner.

彼は夕食後にタバコを吸った。

B2 noun /ˈɪn.flu.ən.sər/

Influencer

インフルエンサー, 商品を勧める人

Meaning

A person with the ability to influence potential buyers of a product or service by promoting or recommending the items on social media.

Example

Social media influencers shape consumer preferences.

ソーシャルメディアのインフルエンサーは消費者の好みを形作っています。

B2 adjective /ɡrɪm/

grim

厳しい

Meaning

very serious or gloomy in appearance or outlook

Example

The future looked grim after the disaster.

災害後、未来は厳しく見えた。

B2 noun /ˌsɛlf rɪˈspɛkt/

self-respect

自尊

Meaning

A feeling of pride and confidence in oneself; self-worth.

Example

She refused to compromise her self-respect by accepting unfair treatment.

彼女は不公平な扱いを受け入れることで自尊心を損なうことを拒否した。

B1 adjective /ˈsɒlɪd/

solid

固体

Meaning

firm and stable in shape; not liquid or fluid

Example

The ground was solid underfoot.

地面は足元で固かった。

A1 adverb /ˈmeɪbi/

maybe

たぶん

Meaning

used to express possibility or uncertainty

Example

Maybe we will go to the park tomorrow.

たぶん明日公園に行くでしょう。

C2 adjective /ˈmɛtrɪkəl/

metrical

韻律の

Meaning

Relating to or composed in a regular rhythmic pattern of beats or meter, especially in poetry.

Example

The poet carefully followed metrical rules in his verses.

詩人は自分の詩の中でメトリカルなルールを慎重に守った。

C1 noun ˌvæljuˈeɪʃən

valuation

評価

Meaning

An estimation of the worth of something.

Example

The valuation of the property was much higher than expected.

その不動産の評価は予想よりはるかに高かった。

B2 noun /ˌkɒrəˈleɪʃən/

correlation

相関

Meaning

a mutual relationship or connection between two or more things

Example

Researchers found a strong correlation between diet and heart disease.

研究者たちは、食事と心臓病との間に強い相関関係があることを発見しました。

B2 noun ˌɜːbənaɪˈzeɪʃən

urbanization

都市化

Meaning

The process by which towns and cities are formed and become larger as more people begin living and working in central areas.

Example

Urbanization leads to more developed infrastructure.

都市化はより発展したインフラストラクチャーをもたらす。

B1 noun /ˈsɛntɪˌmiːtər/

centimeter

センチメートル

Meaning

A metric unit of length equal to one hundredth of a meter.

Example

The table is 120 centimeters long.

テーブルは120センチメートルの長さです。

B1 verb /rɪˈɡɑːrd/

regard

考える

Meaning

to consider or think of in a particular way; to look at

Example

She regards him as her best friend.

彼女は彼を親友として考えている。

B2 noun /kənˈsʌmp.ʃən/

Consumption

消費

Meaning

The using up of a resource or the amount of a product consumed by consumers.

Example

High energy consumption leads to increased electricity bills.

高いエネルギー消費は電気料金の増加を引き起こします。

C1 noun /ˈvaɪ.pər/

Viper

マムシ

Meaning

a venomous snake with large hinged fangs that typically has a thick body and gives birth to live young

Example

The viper coiled up when it sensed danger.

ヴァイパーは危険を感じると巻きつきます。

C1 noun /ˈmeɪ.triˌɑːrk/

matriarch

Meaning

A woman who is the head of a family or community.

Example

The matriarch of the family made all important decisions.

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。

C1 adjective /ˌsuː.pəˈsɒn.ɪk/

Supersonic

音速より速い; 音速を超える速度に関連する

Meaning

faster than the speed of sound; relating to speeds greater than the speed of sound

Example

The supersonic jet broke the sound barrier.

超音速ジェットは音の壁を破った。

C2 adjective /ˈmɔːdlɪn/

maudlin

過度に感傷的な

Meaning

Overly sentimental, often tearfully or weakly emotional.

Example

He became maudlin after a few drinks.

彼は数杯飲んだ後、感傷的になった。

B1 noun raɪts

rights

権利

Meaning

A moral or legal entitlement to have or obtain something or to act in a certain way.

Example

The rights of people were prioritized.

人々の権利は優先されました。

B1 noun, verb /ɡreɪd/

grade

成績

Meaning

A level of quality, rank, or performance; to assign a score or mark to work or performance.

Example

The teacher graded all the papers by the weekend.

教師は週末までにすべての課題を採点しました。

C1 verb /ˈræʃənəlaɪz/

rationalize

合理化する

Meaning

to attempt to explain or justify behavior or decisions with logical reasons, even if they are not true or appropriate

Example

She tried to rationalize her lateness by blaming the traffic.

彼女は交通渋滞を責めて、遅刻を合理化しようとした。

C1 adjective ˈklaɪ.mət rɪˈzɪl.i.ənt

climate-resilient

気候に強い

Meaning

Able to cope with the adverse effects of climate change; sustainable and adaptable.

Example

Climate-resilient crops can survive extreme weather conditions.

気候に強い作物は極端な天候にも耐えられます。

C2 noun /ˈænθrəsaɪt/

anthracite

硬質石炭

Meaning

A hard, shiny form of coal that burns with little smoke and a high heat value.

Example

The factory used anthracite as its primary fuel source.

工場はアンブラサイトを主な燃料源として使用していました。

B2 noun /ˈsʌ.plɪ.mənt/

Supplement

サプリメント

Meaning

something that completes or adds to something else; a dietary product

Example

She takes vitamin supplements to maintain her health.

彼女は健康を維持するためにビタミンサプリメントを摂取します。

C1 noun /ˈɪm.pæs/

impasse

行き詰まり

Meaning

A situation where no progress is possible.

Example

The negotiations reached an impasse, delaying the agreement.

交渉は行き詰まり、合意が遅れた。

B1 noun /ˈvɒl.juːm/

volume

体積

Meaning

the amount of space that a substance or object occupies, or that is enclosed within a container

Example

The volume of water in the tank increased after the rain.

雨の後、タンクの水の体積が増えました。

C2 noun /haɪˈdrɒl.ɪ.sɪs/

hydrolysis

加水分解

Meaning

A chemical process that breaks down compounds by adding water, splitting complex molecules into simpler forms.

Example

Hydrolysis breaks down complex molecules into simpler forms.

加水分解は複雑な分子をより単純な形に分解します。