C1 noun ˌfɜːr.tɪ.laɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

fertilization

肥料施用

Meaning

The process of adding nutrients to soil to increase crop productivity.

Example

Organic fertilization enhances soil health.

有機肥料施用は土壌の健康を改善します。

C1 noun /pəˈsweɪsɪvnes/

persuasiveness

説得力

Meaning

The quality of being good at persuading someone to do or believe something.

Example

Her persuasiveness convinced the team to follow her suggestions.

彼女の説得力は、チームに彼女の提案に従わせました。

A2 adjective /ˈsʌðərn/

southern

南の

Meaning

located in or facing the south; southern regions

Example

She moved to a southern city for work.

彼女は仕事のために南の都市に引っ越した。

B1 noun ˌkɒnsənˈtreɪʃən

concentration

集中

Meaning

The action or power of focusing one's attention or mental effort on a particular object or activity

Example

Concentration is key to mastering any skill.

集中はどんなスキルでも習得するための鍵です。

C1 adjective /ˈviːnəs/

venous

静脈の

Meaning

relating to the veins that carry blood to the heart

Example

The doctor examined the patient’s venous circulation.

医者は患者の静脈循環を検査しました。

C1 adjective /rɪˈpres.ɪv/

Repressive

抑圧的な

Meaning

restraining freedom or preventing self-expression; oppressive

Example

The repressive government banned all forms of protest.

抑圧的な政府はすべての抗議の形態を禁止しました。

B2 noun, verb /laʊndʒ/

lounge

ラウンジ

Meaning

A public room for relaxing; or to sit, lie, or stand in a relaxed way.

Example

They lounged on the sofa after dinner.

彼らは夕食後にソファでくつろいでいた。

C1 adjective /ɑːrˈkeɪɪk/

archaic

Meaning

very old or old-fashioned; belonging to an earlier time

Example

Some laws are considered archaic and no longer relevant.

C2 verb /ˌsɜːrkəmˈnævɪɡeɪt/

circumnavigate

地球を一周する

Meaning

to travel all the way around something, especially the earth

Example

Magellan was the first to circumnavigate the globe.

マゼランは最初に地球を一周した人物です。

B2 noun /ˈledʒ.ənd/

Legend

伝説; 神話

Meaning

a traditional story sometimes popularly regarded as historical but unauthenticated; an extremely famous or notorious person

Example

The legend of King Arthur has inspired many books.

アーサー王の伝説は多くの本にインスピレーションを与えました。

C2 noun /ɪˈklɛktɪˌsɪzəm/

eclecticism

エクレクティズム

Meaning

A method or practice of deriving ideas, style, or taste from a broad and diverse range of sources.

Example

The architect’s work shows eclecticism by blending modern and traditional elements.

建築家の仕事は、現代的な要素と伝統的な要素を組み合わせてエクレクティズムを示しています。

B1 noun /ˈkɒnflɪkt/

conflict

対立

Meaning

A serious disagreement or argument, often a prolonged one.

Example

The two countries are trying to resolve the conflict through negotiations.

二国は交渉を通じて対立を解決しようとしています。

B2 noun /ˈtæksˌpeɪər/

taxpayer

納税者

Meaning

a person who pays tax to the government

Example

The taxpayers' money is used to fund public services.

納税者のお金は公共サービスのために使われます。

B1 adjective /æmˈbɪʃ.əs/

Ambitious

野心的

Meaning

having strong desire for success or achievement; aspiring

Example

She is ambitious and works hard to achieve her goals.

彼女は野心的で、目標を達成するために一生懸命働いています。

B2 noun /doʊs/

dose

用量

Meaning

a measured amount of a medicine or drug taken at one time

Example

The doctor prescribed one dose of the medicine every six hours.

医者は6時間ごとに1回薬のドーズを処方しました。

C1 adjective /ˈdiːviəs/

devious

狡猾な

Meaning

Skillful at using underhanded tactics to achieve goals; not straightforward.

Example

He used a devious plan to gain control of the company.

彼は会社の支配権を握るために、狡猾な計画を使いました。

C1 verb /dɪˈplɔːr/

deplore

非難する

Meaning

to feel or express strong disapproval of something; to regret deeply

Example

Many people deplore the violence shown on television.

多くの人々はテレビで示された暴力を非難しています。

B2 noun /kənˈspɪrəsi/

conspiracy

陰謀

Meaning

A secret plan by a group to do something unlawful or harmful.

Example

The police uncovered a conspiracy to overthrow the government.

警察は政府を転覆させる陰謀を暴露した。

C2 noun /ˈsɜːrfɪt/

surfeit

過剰

Meaning

an excessive amount of something

Example

There was a surfeit of food at the festival.

祭りでは食べ物が過剰にあった。

C2 noun /frɒnd/

frond

葉

Meaning

A large, divided leaf of a fern, palm, or similar plant.

Example

The fern's frond stretched gracefully over the garden path.

シダの葉は庭の小道を優雅に伸びました。

B2 noun /ɔːˈræŋ.ʊˌtæŋ/

Orang-Outang

オランウータン

Meaning

a large arboreal ape with long reddish hair, long arms, and hooked hands and feet, native to Borneo and Sumatra

Example

The orangutan swings gracefully through the forest canopy.

オランウータンは森の樹冠を優雅に渡ります。

B2 noun /ˈpɑːrtɪkəl/

particle

粒子

Meaning

a very small piece or amount of something

Example

Dust particles floated in the air near the window.

窓の近くの空気中にほこりの粒子が浮かんでいました。

B2 adjective /ˈfeɪtl/

fatal

致命的

Meaning

causing death; leading to disaster

Example

The accident proved fatal for the driver.

その事故は運転手にとって致命的だった。

B2 verb /ʃɛd/

shed

落ちる

Meaning

to let something fall off naturally, such as leaves, hair, or tears

Example

Trees shed their leaves in autumn.

木々は秋に葉を落とします。

B2 adjective /hɪˈlɛəriəs/

hilarious

非常に面白い

Meaning

Extremely funny or amusing.

Example

The comedian told a hilarious story that had everyone laughing.

コメディアンは、みんなが笑ってしまうような非常に面白い話をしました。

B2 adjective /ˈtɛlɪŋ/

telling

重要な示唆

Meaning

Revealing something significant or giving important information.

Example

Her silence was more telling than words.

彼女の沈黙は言葉よりも重要だった。

B2 noun /ˈkɑn.ʃəns/

Conscience

良心, モラル, 内なる声

Meaning

an inner feeling or voice viewed as acting as a guide to the rightness or wrongness of one's behavior

Example

His conscience prevented him from lying to his parents about his grades.

彼の良心は、成績について両親に嘘をつくのを止めさせました。

C1 noun /ˈmɒnəlɪθ/

monolith

モノリス

Meaning

A large single upright block of stone, or a large, powerful, indivisible organization or system.

Example

The ancient monolith stood in the desert for centuries.

古代のモノリスは何世紀にもわたって砂漠に立っていました。

B1 noun /ˈpɑːrləmənt/

parliament

議会

Meaning

the highest legislative body in a country

Example

The bill was passed in parliament after a long debate.

その法案は議会で長時間の議論の後に通過しました。

B1 noun ɪnˈtel.ɪ.dʒəns

intelligence

知能

Meaning

The ability to learn, understand, and think in a logical way about things

Example

Intelligence is key in AI development.

知能はAI開発の鍵です。

C1 adjective /səˈdɪs.tɪk/

sadistic

サディスティック

Meaning

Deriving pleasure from inflicting pain or suffering on others.

Example

The villain had a sadistic smile while hurting his enemies.

悪党は敵に痛みを与えている間、サディスティックな笑顔を浮かべていた。

C2 noun /ˈoʊpiət/

opiate

Meaning

a drug containing opium or its derivatives, used to relieve pain or cause sleep

Example

The doctor prescribed an opiate to relieve the patient's pain.

C1 adjective /ˈʌpərˌmoʊst/

uppermost

最上

Meaning

situated at the highest place or most important

Example

Her family's safety was uppermost in her mind during the crisis.

危機の間、彼女の心の中で最も重要なのは家族の安全でした。

B1 noun /ˈdrɛsɪŋ/

dressing

ドレッシング / 調味料の混合物

Meaning

a sauce for salads; or material used to cover a wound

Example

She prepared a delicious salad with Italian dressing.

彼女はイタリアンドレッシングで美味しいサラダを作った。

A2 noun/adjective /ˈdʒɜːrmən/

german

ドイツ語

Meaning

relating to Germany, its people, or its language

Example

She is learning German to study abroad.

彼女は海外で勉強するためにドイツ語を学んでいます。

C1 adjective /pərˈpɔːrtɪd/

purported

主張された

Meaning

alleged or claimed to be true, often without proof

Example

The purported evidence was later proven false.

主張された証拠は後に間違っていると証明されました。

C2 adjective /sɛpˈtɛnɪəl/

septennial

7年ごとの

Meaning

Occurring every seven years.

Example

The festival is a septennial tradition in the village.

その祭りは村で7年ごとの伝統です。

B2 noun /sɪv/

Seive

ふるい

Meaning

a utensil consisting of a wire or plastic mesh held in a frame, used for straining solids from liquids

Example

She used a sieve to separate the flour from lumps.

彼女はふるいを使って小麦粉をダマから分けました。

B2 noun /ˈbʌf.ə.loʊ/

Buffalo

バッファロー

Meaning

a large wild ox with heavy horns; American bison

Example

The buffalo grazed peacefully in the meadow.

バッファローは草原で平和に草を食べていた。

C2 adjective /ˌʌnɪmˈpiːtʃəbl/

unimpeachable

非難の余地がない

Meaning

Not able to be doubted, questioned, or criticized; completely trustworthy.

Example

She is known for her unimpeachable honesty.

彼女はその非難の余地がない誠実さで知られています。

C1 adjective /ˈheɪt.fəl/

Hateful

憎しみの

Meaning

causing or deserving hatred; extremely unpleasant or offensive

Example

His hateful comments hurt everyone's feelings.

彼の憎しみを込めたコメントは皆の感情を傷つけました。

A1 noun /ˈprɒb.ləm/

Problem

問題

Meaning

a situation that causes difficulties and needs to be dealt with or solved

Example

We need to solve this problem quickly.

この問題を早く解決しなければなりません。

C2 noun /ˈdɛskænt/

descant

追加メロディー

Meaning

An additional melody or counterpoint sung or played above the main melody.

Example

The choir added a beautiful descant to the hymn.

合唱団は賛美歌に美しい追加メロディーを加えました。

C1 adjective /ˌʌnɪˈkwɪvəkəl/

unequivocal

明確

Meaning

Leaving no doubt; clear and unambiguous

Example

She gave an unequivocal answer to the question.

彼女は質問に対して明確な答えを出しました。

B2 noun /toʊl/

toll

通行料 / 損害

Meaning

A charge payable for using a road or bridge; also the extent of damage or suffering caused by something.

Example

The flood took a heavy toll on the village.

洪水は村に大きな損害を与えました。

B1 noun /ˈkɒnsɪkwənsɪz/

consequences

結果

Meaning

Results or effects of an action or condition.

Example

The consequences of ignoring safety protocols can be severe.

安全プロトコルを無視した結果、重大な事態が生じる可能性があります。

B1 verb /stiːl/

steal

盗む

Meaning

to take something without permission; to rob

Example

It's wrong to steal from others.

他人から盗むことは間違っています。

C1 noun /weɪl/

Wail

泣き声; 叫び

Meaning

a prolonged cry of pain, grief, or anger; to cry loudly

Example

The child's wail could be heard throughout the house.

その子供の泣き声は家中に聞こえた。

C1 adjective /ˈpɪər.ləs/

Peerless

比類のない; 無敵の; ライバルなし

Meaning

unequaled; having no match or equal; without rival

Example

Her peerless beauty captivated everyone.

彼女の比類のない美しさはすべてを魅了しました。

B2 noun /ˈskʌlp.tər/

Sculptor

彫刻家

Meaning

an artist who creates sculptures by carving, modeling, or shaping materials

Example

The sculptor spent months creating a beautiful marble statue.

彫刻家は美しい大理石の彫像を作るのに数ヶ月を費やしました。

C2 noun /ɪˈlɛk.trə.taɪp/

electrotype

エレクトロタイプ

Meaning

A duplicate printing plate made by electroplating a mold of the original.

Example

The printer used an electrotype to produce multiple copies of the page.

プリンターはページの複数のコピーを作成するためにエレクトロタイプを使用しました。

B2 noun /ˈmɪz.ər.i/

Misery

苦しみ; 極度の貧困; 苦痛

Meaning

Great mental or physical suffering; extreme unhappiness or distress

Example

The poor family lived in complete misery after losing their home.

貧しい家族は家を失った後、完全な苦しみに生きていました。

C2 noun /ænˈtɪfəni/

antiphony

アンティフォニー

Meaning

a form of music in which two or more groups or choirs sing alternately in response to each other

Example

The cathedral's architecture was designed to enhance the effect of antiphony.

大聖堂の建築は、アンティフォニーの効果を高めるために設計されました。

C1 adjective /ʌnˈweɪ.vər.ɪŋ/

unwavering

揺るぎない

Meaning

Steady or resolute; not wavering.

Example

He showed unwavering dedication to his goal.

彼は目標に対する揺るぎない献身を示しました。

C1 noun ˌdɪdʒɪˈnɛəreɪʃən

degeneration

退化

Meaning

The process of decline or deterioration in structure or function.

Example

The degeneration of brain cells leads to cognitive decline.

脳細胞の退化は認知機能の低下を引き起こします。

C1 noun ˈmetəl kənˌtæməˈneɪʃən

metal contamination

金属汚染

Meaning

The presence of toxic metals in the environment that pose health and environmental risks.

Example

Metal contamination poses severe health risks.

金属汚染は健康に深刻なリスクをもたらす。

B2 adjective /ˌprɛzɪˈdɛnʃəl/

presidential

大統領に関連する

Meaning

relating to a president or presidency

Example

The presidential election is scheduled for next month.

大統領選挙は来月に予定されています。

B2 noun /ˈnɒvəlɪst/

novelist

小説家

Meaning

a person who writes novels

Example

The novelist spent years writing his new book.

その小説家は新しい本を書くために何年も費やしました。

B2 noun /ˈprɑsɪˌkjuːtər/

prosecutor

検察官

Meaning

a lawyer who represents the government in criminal cases

Example

The prosecutor argued that the defendant was guilty of the crime.

検察官は被告が犯罪を犯したと主張した。

C2 adjective /ɡrænˈdɪləkwənt/

grandiloquent

誇張な言語

Meaning

Using lofty, pompous, or extravagant language to impress others.

Example

The politician’s grandiloquent speech failed to connect with ordinary people.

その政治家の誇張された演説は一般の人々とつながることができなかった。

C2 noun /ˈmɒnəɡrɑːf/

monograph

Meaning

A detailed written study of a single specialized subject or aspect of it.

Example

The professor published a monograph on ancient pottery.

C2 verb /ˈræŋ.kəl/

rankle

イライラさせる

Meaning

To cause continuing annoyance or resentment.

Example

His unfair criticism continued to rankle her for days.

彼の不公平な批判は何日も彼女をイライラさせ続けた。

B2 noun /eɪd/

aide

アシスタント

Meaning

An assistant or helper, especially to an important person.

Example

The senator’s aide organized the meeting with journalists.

上院議員のアシスタントがジャーナリストとの会議を組織しました。

A2 adjective /ˈiː.stərn/

Eastern

東洋の

Meaning

relating to or situated in the east; from or characteristic of the eastern part of the world

Example

She studied Eastern philosophy at the university.

彼女は大学で東洋哲学を学びました。

C2 noun /ˈkærɪlɒn/

carillon

カリヨン

Meaning

A set of bells played using a keyboard, usually in a tower.

Example

The carillon bells rang across the town square.

カリヨンの鐘の音が町の広場に響き渡った。

C1 adjective /ʌnˈfɛtərd/

unfettered

自由な

Meaning

not restricted or confined; free

Example

The artist enjoyed unfettered freedom of expression.

アーティストは制限のない表現の自由を楽しんだ。

A2 adjective /pjʊər/

Pure

純粋な; 清潔な; 汚れのない; 差別のない;

Meaning

clean; clear; untainted; without discrimination;

Example

The water from the mountain spring is pure.

山の泉からの水は純粋です。

B1 adjective /ˈhoʊli/

Holy

神聖な; 神や宗教目的に捧げられた; 道徳的で精神的に優れた

Meaning

sacred; dedicated to God or religious purposes; morally and spiritually excellent

Example

The holy shrine attracts thousands of pilgrims every year.

その聖地は毎年何千人もの巡礼者を引き寄せます。

B2 noun /ˌspɛsɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

specification

仕様書

Meaning

a detailed description or assessment of something

Example

The product specification includes all the necessary details.

製品の仕様書にはすべての必要な詳細が含まれています。

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。

A2 noun /peɪn/

Pain

痛み; 体の苦しみや感情的な苦痛

Meaning

physical suffering or discomfort; mental or emotional distress

Example

The patient felt severe pain in his back.

患者は背中にひどい痛みを感じました。

B2 noun əˈkɔːrd

accord

協定

Meaning

An official agreement or treaty.

Example

The accord emphasized gradual progress.

協定は徐々に進展を強調しました。

C1 noun /ˈdʒɛpərdi/

jeopardy

危険

Meaning

Danger of loss, harm, or failure.

Example

His careless driving put everyone in jeopardy.

彼の不注意な運転はみんなを危険にさらした。

C2 adjective /ˌstaʊtˈhɑːrtɪd/

stouthearted

勇敢な

Meaning

Brave, determined, and courageous

Example

The stouthearted soldier never gave up.

勇敢な兵士は決して諦めなかった。

B1 noun /kənˈvɛnʃən/

convention

コンベンション

Meaning

a widely accepted way of behaving or doing something; a formal meeting

Example

The annual writers' convention was held in Dhaka.

作家の年次コンベンションはダッカで開催されました。

C1 verb /ɪnˈdʌkt/

induct

Meaning

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

Example

She was inducted into the university's honor society.

B2 noun /wʌn θɜːd/

one-third

三分の一

Meaning

one part of something that is divided into three equal parts

Example

One-third of the class was absent today.

クラスの三分の一が今日は欠席でした。

C1 adverb/adjective /vɜːˈbeɪ.tɪm/

verbatim

文字通りまたは逐語的に

Meaning

In exactly the same words as were used originally; word for word repetition.

Example

She repeated his instructions verbatim to avoid errors.

彼女は誤りを避けるために彼の指示を文字通り繰り返しました。

C1 noun ˌpraɪɔːrɪtaɪˈzeɪʃən

prioritization

優先順位付け

Meaning

The action or process of deciding the relative importance or urgency of things.

Example

Effective prioritization ensures resources are used efficiently.

効果的な優先順位付けは、リソースが効率的に使用されることを保証します。

C1 adjective /ˌʌnəˈsjuːmɪŋ/

unassuming

控えめな

Meaning

Not pretentious or arrogant; modest.

Example

Despite his success, he remained unassuming and humble.

成功にもかかわらず、彼は控えめで謙虚なままでした。

B2 noun /ˈɡɑː.mənt/

garment

衣類

Meaning

An item of clothing.

Example

She bought a new garment for the party.

彼女はパーティーのために新しい衣類を買いました。

A1 adjective /kwɪk/

Quick

速い

Meaning

fast; rapid; swift; happening in a short time

Example

She gave a quick answer to the teacher's question.

彼女は教師の質問に迅速に答えました。

C1 adjective /ˈɛərˌtaɪt/

airtight

気密の

Meaning

Completely sealed so that no air can get in or out.

Example

Store the cookies in an airtight container to keep them fresh.

クッキーは新鮮さを保つために気密容器に保管してください。

C1 noun /ˈdʒɑːr.ɡən/

jargon

専門用語

Meaning

Specialized or technical language used by a particular group or profession.

Example

The lawyer’s explanation was full of legal jargon.

弁護士の説明は法律専門用語でいっぱいでした。

C1 noun /kliːˈʃeɪ/

cliche

決まり文句

Meaning

An overused expression or idea that has lost its originality or impact.

Example

The speech was filled with old clichés that failed to inspire the audience.

そのスピーチは古い決まり文句でいっぱいで、聴衆を感動させることができませんでした。

B2 adjective /prəˈvɪʒənəl/

Provisional

仮の

Meaning

arranged for the present; temporary; subject to later confirmation

Example

The provisional agreement will be reviewed next month.

仮の合意は来月レビューされます。

C1 noun /pəˈlɪɡ.ə.mi/

Polygamy

ポリガミー

Meaning

the practice of marrying multiple spouses at the same time

Example

Polygamy is illegal in many countries around the world.

ポリガミーは世界の多くの国で違法です。

A2 verb /raɪz/

rise

上がる

Meaning

to move upward; to get up from bed; to increase

Example

The sun rises in the east.

太陽は東から昇ります。

B2 verb /sʌk/

suck

吸う

Meaning

to draw something into the mouth by using the lips and tongue

Example

The baby began to suck her thumb.

赤ちゃんは親指を吸い始めた。

C2 noun /ˈmɪlɪt/

millet

ヒエ

Meaning

a small-seeded grass cultivated as a cereal crop

Example

Millet is often used as food in rural areas.

ミレットは農村地域で食品としてよく使われます。

C1 noun ziːl

zeal

熱意

Meaning

Great energy or enthusiasm in pursuit of a cause or objective; passion.

Example

She approached the project with great zeal and determination.

彼女は大きな熱意と決意でそのプロジェクトに取り組んだ。

A1 verb /teɪk/

take

取る, 持っていく

Meaning

to get possession of; to carry or bring with oneself

Example

Please take this book to the library.

この本を図書館に持って行ってください。

A2 noun /ˈdʒɜːr.ni/

Journey

旅

Meaning

an act of travelling from one place to another; a long and often difficult process of personal development

Example

Their journey across the country took three weeks to complete.

彼らの国を横断する旅は三週間かかりました。

B2 noun /bɪˈtreɪəl/

Betrayal

裏切り; 不忠

Meaning

the action of betraying one's country, group, or person; disloyalty

Example

His betrayal of their friendship hurt her deeply.

彼の友情に対する裏切りは、彼女を深く傷つけました。

C2 noun /trɪˈplɪs.ə.ti/

triplicity

三重性

Meaning

The state of being triple or consisting of three parts.

Example

The design shows a triplicity of forms combined harmoniously.

デザインは、調和の取れた形態の三重性を示しています。

B2 noun /ˈdʒɜːr.nəl/

Journal

ジャーナル

Meaning

a newspaper or magazine that deals with a particular subject; a daily record of events

Example

She kept a personal journal to record her thoughts and experiences.

彼女は自分の思考と経験を記録するために個人的なジャーナルを保っていた。

C1 verb /ɡeɪp/

gape

口を開けて見つめる

Meaning

to stare with mouth wide open; to be wide open

Example

The crowd gaped at the amazing magic trick.

観客は驚くべき魔法のトリックを見て口を開けていました。

A2 noun /ˈɛər.laɪn/

airline

航空会社

Meaning

A company that provides regular flights for passengers and goods.

Example

The airline announced a discount on international tickets.

その航空会社は国際線チケットの割引を発表しました。

C2 adjective /ˈskʌr.ɪ.ləs/

scurrilous

中傷的な

Meaning

Using or expressed in coarse, abusive, or slanderous language.

Example

The politician faced criticism for his scurrilous remarks about his opponent.

その政治家は対立候補についての中傷的な発言で批判を浴びた。

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。

C2 verb /ˈnuːkliˌeɪt/

nucleate

核形成

Meaning

to form into a nucleus or bring together into a central part

Example

The droplets began to nucleate around tiny particles in the air.

水滴は空気中の小さな粒子の周りで核を形成し始めました。

C1 noun /ˈkaʊərdɪs/

cowardice

臆病

Meaning

lack of courage; behavior showing fear

Example

His cowardice prevented him from speaking up.

彼の臆病は彼が発言するのを妨げた。

C2 adjective /pʌɡˈneɪʃəs/

pugnacious

好戦的な

Meaning

Having a quarrelsome or combative nature; eager to fight.

Example

His pugnacious attitude often got him into trouble.

彼の好戦的な態度はしばしば彼を困難に陥れました。

B2 verb /breɪd/

braid

編み込み

Meaning

to weave together strands of hair or material

Example

She braided her hair before going to school.

彼女は学校に行く前に髪を編みました。

B1 noun /piː/

Pea

エンドウ豆

Meaning

a small round green seed eaten as a vegetable

Example

The children enjoyed eating sweet peas with dinner.

子供たちはディナーで甘いエンドウ豆を食べるのが好きでした。

C1 noun /ˈsɔːjər/

Sawyer

材木職人

Meaning

a person who saws wood, especially as an occupation

Example

The skilled sawyer cut the logs into planks.

熟練した材木職人は丸太を板に切りました。

C1 noun /ˈpɜːrdʒəri/

perjury

偽証

Meaning

The offense of willfully telling an untruth in a court after taking an oath.

Example

She was convicted of perjury after giving false evidence.

彼女は偽証罪で有罪判決を受けた。

C1 verb /ˈskʌt.əl/

scuttle

幸せ

Meaning

To run hurriedly with short, quick steps; or to deliberately sink a ship.

Example

The children scuttled back to their seats when the teacher entered.

彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、幸せを隠せませんでした。

C1 verb /ˈveɪpəraɪz/

vaporize

蒸発させる

Meaning

to turn into vapor or gas

Example

The heat of the sun can vaporize water from the surface.

太陽の熱は水を表面から蒸発させることができます。

C2 noun /ˈkætəˌklɪzəm/

cataclysm

大災害

Meaning

A sudden and violent event that causes great destruction or upheaval.

Example

The earthquake was a cataclysm that reshaped the city.

地震は都市を再構築したカタクリズムでした。

B2 noun wɪnd ˈen.ə.dʒi

wind energy

風力エネルギー

Meaning

Energy generated from wind using wind turbines to convert kinetic energy into electrical power.

Example

Wind energy is harnessed in Masdar City.

風力エネルギーはマスダール市で活用されています。

C1 noun /rɪˈdʒɪdəti/

Rigidity

剛性

Meaning

inability to bend or be forced out of shape; unwillingness to change or compromise

Example

The rigidity of the old system prevented any innovation.

古いシステムの剛性は、どんな革新も妨げました。

B1 noun ˌkɒn.səˈveɪ.ʃən

conservation

保存

Meaning

The protection of plants and animals, natural areas, and interesting and important structures and buildings, especially from the damaging effects of human activity.

Example

Conservation of forests is crucial for climate stability.

森林の保護は気候の安定に不可欠です。

A1 noun /ˈmuːvi/

movie

幸福

Meaning

A motion picture or film shown in a cinema or on television.

Example

We watched a movie together last night.

彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、自分の幸せを隠すことができませんでした。

B2 noun /ˈhedʒhɒɡ/

Hedge-hog

ハリネズミ

Meaning

a small mammal with a spiny coat that can roll into a ball for defense

Example

The hedgehog rolled into a ball when it felt threatened.

ハリネズミは脅威を感じるとボールのように丸くなります。

C1 adjective /ɪˈneɪn/

inane

無意味な, 馬鹿な

Meaning

lacking sense, meaning, or significance; silly or pointless

Example

The movie was criticized for its inane dialogue.

その映画は無意味なセリフで批判された。

C1 noun səˌfɪs.tɪˈkeɪ.ʃən

sophistication

高度な複雑さまたは洗練

Meaning

High level of complexity or refinement.

Example

The sophistication of modern AI technology is remarkable.

現代のAI技術の洗練さは驚くべきものです。

C2 noun /əˈpɜːrtənənsɪz/

appurtenances

付属物

Meaning

Additional items or accessories associated with something, often used in a legal or property context.

Example

The house was sold along with all its appurtenances, including the garage and garden.

その家は、ガレージや庭を含むすべての付属物と一緒に売られました。

B2 noun ˌriːfɔːˈreɪʃən

reforestation

再植林

Meaning

The natural or intentional restocking of existing forests and woodlands that have been depleted.

Example

Reforestation efforts are crucial to restoring ecosystems.

再植林の努力は、生態系の回復に重要です。

C1 noun, verb /ˈbʌtrəs/

buttress

支柱, 支え

Meaning

a structure built against a wall for support; to support or strengthen

Example

The cathedral walls were buttressed to prevent collapse.

大聖堂の壁は崩壊を防ぐために支えられていました。

C1 adjective /ˈkɔːʃənˌɛri/

cautionary

警告的な

Meaning

serving as a warning; intended to prevent problems or mistakes by giving advice or examples

Example

The report offers a cautionary message about unchecked spending.

その報告書は無計画な支出について警告的なメッセージを示している。