B1 noun /ˈfes.tə.vəl/

Festival

フェスティバル; 祭り;

Meaning

a day or period of celebration, typically for religious reasons; an organized series of concerts, films, etc.

Example

The music festival attracted thousands of visitors from around the world.

音楽フェスティバルは世界中から何千人もの観客を魅了しました。

B1 adjective /ʌnˈʃʊr/

unsure

不確かな

Meaning

not certain or confident; feeling doubt

Example

She felt unsure about the decision.

彼女はその決定について不確かだった。

B1 verb /straɪk/

Strike

打つ

Meaning

to hit forcefully; to stop work as a form of protest

Example

Lightning strikes the tall building during the storm.

雷は嵐の中で高いビルを打つ。

B1 noun /ˈpɪkʌp/

pickup

オープンバックの小型トラック; 何かを集めたり改善したりする行為

Meaning

a small truck with an open back; the act of collecting or improving something

Example

The company scheduled a pickup for the returned goods.

会社は返却された商品を引き取る予定でした。

B1 noun/verb /skeɪl/

scale

スケール / サイズ調整

Meaning

A system of ordered marks used for measurement; also means to climb or to adjust in size.

Example

The company plans to scale its operations globally.

その会社は世界規模で事業を拡大する予定です。

B1 adjective ɪˈfɪʃ.ənt

efficient

効率的

Meaning

Working in a well-organized way; competent and effective in performance.

Example

Efficient farming methods improve yields.

効率的な農業方法が収穫量を増加させる。

B1 adverb /ˈkeərləsli/

carelessly

不注意に

Meaning

without care or attention; in a negligent or reckless manner

Example

He carelessly left the door unlocked.

彼は不注意にドアの鍵をかけ忘れた。

B1 noun sɪˈlek.ʃən

selection

選択

Meaning

The action or fact of carefully choosing someone or something as being the best or most suitable.

Example

The selection process is based on merit.

選考プロセスは実力に基づいています。

B1 adjective /rʌf/

Rough

ざらざらした; 荒い; 厳しい

Meaning

having an uneven surface; not smooth; harsh

Example

The rough surface of the rock hurt my hands.

岩石のざらざらした表面が私の手を傷つけました。

B1 verb /pɔːr/

pour

注ぐ

Meaning

to flow or cause to flow in a steady stream; to rain heavily

Example

Please pour the water into the glass carefully.

水をグラスに慎重に注いでください。

B1 verb /ter/

tear

裂ける

Meaning

to pull apart or damage by force; to rip

Example

Be careful not to tear the paper.

紙を破らないように気をつけてください。

B1 noun /ˌpɒp.jəˈlær.ə.ti/

Popularity

health-care

幸せ

Meaning

the organized provision of medical services to maintain or improve health

Example

Access to quality health-care is essential for every citizen.

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。

B1 noun ˈtʊə.rɪ.zəm

tourism

観光

Meaning

The commercial organization and operation of vacations and visits to places of interest.

Example

Tourism drives economic growth in many countries.

観光業は多くの国で経済成長を促進します。

B1 noun pɑːˈtɪs.ɪ.pənts

participants

参加者

Meaning

People who take part in something; those involved in an activity or event.

Example

Participants will enjoy breathtaking views.

参加者は息をのむような景色を楽しむでしょう。

B1 noun /'pʌmp.kɪn/

Pumpkin

カボチャ

Meaning

a large round orange fruit with thick skin and edible flesh

Example

We carved a jack-o'-lantern from a big pumpkin.

私たちは大きなカボチャからジャック・オー・ランタンを彫りました。

B1 noun /ˈfjuː.əl/

Fuel

燃料

Meaning

a material such as coal, gas, or oil that is burned to produce heat or power

Example

The rising cost of fuel has affected transportation and heating expenses worldwide.

燃料の価格上昇は、世界中の輸送と暖房費に影響を与えました。

B1 noun /wɪdθ/

Width

幅; 広がり

Meaning

the measurement or extent of something from side to side; breadth

Example

The width of the river is about 50 meters.

川の幅は約50メートルです。

B1 verb /ɪkˈspɪəriənsɪŋ/

experiencing

体験している

Meaning

Encountering or undergoing an event or occurrence.

Example

The travelers are experiencing the thrill of adventure.

旅行者たちは冒険のスリルを体験している。

B1 adjective /ˈsɪvəl/

civil

市民の

Meaning

Relating to ordinary citizens and their concerns, or being polite and courteous.

Example

They settled the matter through civil discussion.

彼らは市民的な議論を通じて問題を解決しました。

B1 noun ˈliː.də.ʃɪp

leadership

リーダーシップ

Meaning

The action of leading a group of people or an organization.

Example

Leadership is crucial for institutional success.

リーダーシップは組織の成功にとって重要です。

B1 verb /ʃɪft/

shift

シフトする

Meaning

To move or change from one place, position, or situation to another.

Example

She had to shift her focus to the new project.

彼女は新しいプロジェクトに焦点を移さなければならなかった。

B1 noun/verb /ˌɡærənˈtiː/

guarantee

Meaning

a formal promise or assurance, especially about the quality or durability of a product

Example

The company guarantees a refund if the product is faulty.

B1 noun /kənˈteɪ.nər/

container

コンテナ

Meaning

A receptacle or box used for storage or transportation.

Example

Containers are essential for logistics.

コンテナは物流に不可欠です。

B1 adjective /ˈɛnd.ləs/

Endless

無限の; 終わりのない; 制限のない

Meaning

having no end; infinite; limitless

Example

The ocean seemed endless from the shore.

海は岸から見ると無限に見えました。

B1 adjective /ˈfæʃənəbəl/

fashionable

流行の

Meaning

Following the latest styles or trends in clothing, behavior, or ideas

Example

She always wears fashionable clothes to every party.

彼女は毎回のパーティーで常にファッショナブルな服を着ています。

B1 noun /θiːm/

theme

テーマ

Meaning

A subject or topic of discourse or artistic representation.

Example

The theme highlighted resilience and sustainability.

テーマはレジリエンスと持続可能性を強調しました。

B1 adverb /ˌʌpsaɪd ˈdaʊn/

Upside-down

逆さま

Meaning

with the upper part at the bottom; in or into a reversed position

Example

The picture was hanging upside-down on the wall.

絵は壁に逆さまに掛かっていた。

B1 noun, verb /spoʊk/

spoke

スポーク / 言った

Meaning

As a noun, a bar connecting the center of a wheel to its rim; as the past tense of 'speak'.

Example

The bicycle's spoke was bent after the accident.

自転車のスポークは事故後に曲がっていた。

B1 noun tɪk mɑːrk

tick mark

チェックマーク

Meaning

A mark (✓) used to indicate that something is correct or has been chosen, checked, or dealt with.

Example

I put a tick mark on all the completed tasks.

私はすべての完了したタスクにチェックマークを付けました。

B1 noun /trəˈdɪʃ.ən/

Tradition

伝統

Meaning

the transmission of customs or beliefs from generation to generation; a long-established custom or belief

Example

It's a family tradition to gather for dinner every Sunday evening.

日曜日の夜に家族全員でディナーを共にするのは、我が家の伝統です。

B1 verb /kənˈtrɪbjuːt/

contribute

貢献する

Meaning

to give something, especially money, time, or effort, to help achieve or provide something

Example

Everyone contributed money to buy a farewell gift for the teacher.

みんなは先生へのお別れの贈り物を買うためにお金を寄付しました。

B1 adjective /ədˈvænst/

advanced

進んだ

Meaning

highly developed or complex

Example

He is studying an advanced level of mathematics.

彼は高度な数学のレベルを学んでいます。

B1 adjective /ˈtwɛntiəθ/

twentieth

二十番目

Meaning

coming after the nineteenth in order; being one of twenty equal parts.

Example

She was born on the twentieth of April.

彼女は四月二十日に生まれました。

B1 verb /dɪˈklaɪn/

decline

減少する

Meaning

To become smaller, fewer, or less; to decrease gradually.

Example

The unemployment rate continues to decline.

失業率は減少し続けています。

B1 adjective /spəˈsɪfɪk/

specific

具体的

Meaning

Clearly defined or identified; particular; exact.

Example

Make a specific plan to beat procrastination.

プロクラスティネーションを克服するために、具体的な計画を立ててください。

B1 noun freɪm

Frame

額縁

Meaning

A rigid structure that surrounds something such as a picture, door, or windowpane.

Example

A framed family tree can be displayed in your home.

額縁に入れた家系図は家で展示できます。

B1 adjective ˈʃɔːrt.tɜːrm

short-term

短期的な

Meaning

Occurring over or involving a relatively short period of time.

Example

Investing in stocks can yield short-term profits.

株に投資することで短期的な利益を得ることができる。

B1 noun /ˈlʌvər/

lover

恋人

Meaning

a person who is in a romantic relationship or has strong affection for someone

Example

She met her lover at the café every evening.

彼女は毎晩カフェで恋人と会っていました。

B1 adjective /sɪˈlek.tɪd/

selected

選ばれた

Meaning

carefully chosen from a group for a particular purpose

Example

He was one of the selected candidates for the scholarship.

彼は奨学金のために選ばれた候補者の一人でした。

B1 adjective /ˈbrɪliənt/

brilliant

素晴らしい

Meaning

Exceptionally clever, talented, or impressive; very bright or radiant.

Example

She gave a brilliant performance on stage.

彼女はステージで素晴らしいパフォーマンスをしました。

B1 adjective ˈɪnəveɪtɪv

innovative

革新的な

Meaning

Featuring new methods; advanced and original

Example

Innovative strategies are required to combat pollution.

革新的な戦略が汚染との戦いに必要です。

B1 noun /ˈmɛdəl/

medal

メダル

Meaning

a piece of metal given as an award for achievement

Example

She won a gold medal in the 100-meter race.

彼女は100メートル競走で金メダルを獲得しました。

B1 verb /prəˈsiːd/

proceed

進む

Meaning

to continue with a course of action; to move forward

Example

Let's proceed with the meeting as planned.

計画通りに会議を進めましょう。

B1 noun /ˈɑb.stə.kəl/

Obstacle

障害物

Meaning

something that blocks or makes progress difficult; a barrier

Example

Bad weather was the main obstacle to our journey.

悪天候が私たちの旅行の最大の障害物でした。

B1 noun /ˈjʌŋstər/

Youngster

若者; 子供またはティーンエイジャー; 経験が若い人

Meaning

a young person; a child or teenager; someone who is young in experience

Example

The youngster showed great talent in sports.

その若者はスポーツで大きな才能を見せました。

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。

B1 verb /əˈsuːm/

assume

仮定する

Meaning

to think that something is true without proof

Example

I assume he will be late to the meeting.

私は彼が会議に遅れると仮定しています。

B1 noun /ˈɔːtəmoʊbiːl/

automobile

車

Meaning

a road vehicle powered by an engine, typically with four wheels

Example

He bought a new automobile last week.

彼は先週、新しい車を買いました。

B1 adverb /ɪnˈkrɛdɪbli/

incredibly

信じられないほど

Meaning

to a great degree; extremely or unbelievably

Example

The view from the top of the mountain was incredibly beautiful.

山頂からの景色は信じられないほど美しかった。

B1 noun /tuː θɜːrdz/

two-thirds

三分の二

Meaning

a fraction equal to two parts of three; 2/3.

Example

Two-thirds of the students passed the exam.

学生の三分の二が試験に合格しました。

B1 noun /ˈdɛdˌlaɪnz/

deadlines

締め切り

Meaning

The latest time or date by which something should be completed.

Example

Setting deadlines helps finish tasks.

締め切りを設定することでタスクを終わらせるのに役立ちます。

B1 verb /ˈɔːrɡənaɪz/

organize

整理する

Meaning

to arrange systematically; to plan and coordinate

Example

She organized a surprise party for her friend.

彼女は友達のためにサプライズパーティーを企画した。

B1 noun /ˈwaɪər/

wire

ワイヤー

Meaning

a thin, flexible thread of metal used to conduct electricity or connect things

Example

The electrician fixed the wire to restore the power.

電気技師は電力を回復させるためにワイヤーを修理しました。

B1 noun /tɑːsk/

task

タスク

Meaning

a piece of work or duty to be done

Example

He completed the task before the deadline.

彼は締め切り前にタスクを完了しました。

B1 verb /kəˈmɪt/

commit

Meaning

To carry out or perpetrate an act; to pledge or bind to a course of action.

Example

He committed a serious mistake in the report.

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。

B1 noun /ˈɡɑːr.lɪk/

Garlic

にんにく

Meaning

a strong-smelling pungent-tasting bulb, used as a flavoring in cooking and in herbal medicine

Example

The recipe calls for three cloves of fresh garlic to enhance the flavor.

風味を引き立てるために、レシピには新鮮なにんにくを三片使います。

B1 phrasal verb /bloʊ aʊt/

blow out

吹き消す

Meaning

to extinguish by blowing; to fail suddenly or burst; to expand or exceed limits dramatically

Example

She blew out the candles on her birthday cake.

彼女は誕生日ケーキのろうそくを吹き消した。

B1 verb /rɪˈfɜː/

refer

参照する

Meaning

to mention or allude to something; to direct someone to a source of information

Example

Please refer to page 45 for more details.

詳細については、ページ45をご参照ください。

B1 adjective ˈsen.sɪ.tɪv

sensitive

敏感

Meaning

Quick to detect or respond to slight changes, signals, or influences.

Example

Sensitive systems require precise handling.

敏感なシステムは精密な操作が必要です。

B1 noun /ˈwɜːrkʃɒp/

workshop

ワークショップ

Meaning

a room or building where people engage in work or creative activities

Example

The workshop focused on improving technical skills for young professionals.

このワークショップは、若い専門職の技術スキル向上に焦点を当てました。

B1 verb /ˈdekəreɪt/

decorate

飾る

Meaning

to make something look more attractive by adding ornaments

Example

We will decorate the room for the party.

パーティーのために部屋を飾ります。

B1 adverb /ˈpɜr.sən.ə.li/

Personally

個人的に; 私の意見では; 自分のために; 自分自身で

Meaning

as a person; in one's own opinion; for oneself; in person

Example

Personally, I think the movie was excellent, though others disagree.

個人的に言うと、その映画は素晴らしいと思いますが、他の人は賛成していません。

B1 noun /ˈfʌndɪŋ/

funding

資金調達

Meaning

financial support for a project or organization

Example

The startup is seeking funding from investors.

スタートアップは投資家から資金調達を試みています。

B1 noun /ˈɛnvəloʊp/

envelope

封筒

Meaning

a flat paper container used to enclose a letter or document

Example

She sealed the letter in an envelope and posted it.

彼女は手紙を封筒に入れて、郵送しました。

B1 verb /kæst/

cast

投げる

Meaning

to throw; to choose actors for a play; to shape metal

Example

The fisherman casts his line into the water.

漁師は水にラインを投げます。

B1 adjective /ɪnˌvaɪrənˈmɛntl/

environmental

環境的な

Meaning

relating to the natural world and the impact of human activity on its condition

Example

The company adopted new policies to reduce environmental damage.

その会社は環境へのダメージを減らすために新しい方針を採用しました。

B1 adjective /ˈlʌv.ɪŋ/

Loving

愛情深い; 世話好きな; 愛と温かさを示す

Meaning

affectionate; caring; showing love and warmth

Example

She is a loving mother who cares deeply for her children.

彼女は子供たちを深く思いやる愛情深い母親です。

B1 adjective /ˈrel.ə.vənt/

Relevant

ankle

足首

Meaning

the joint connecting the foot with the leg

Example

He twisted his ankle while playing football.

彼はサッカーをしているときに足首を捻った。

B1 adverb /ˈbeɪsɪkli/

basically

基本的に

Meaning

in the most important or fundamental way; essentially

Example

Basically, the project was a success despite some small issues.

基本的に、いくつかの小さな問題があったにもかかわらず、そのプロジェクトは成功でした。

B1 noun /əˈsaɪnmənt/

assignment

課題

Meaning

a task or piece of work given to someone as part of their duties

Example

The students completed their homework assignment on time.

学生たちは時間通りに宿題を終わらせました。

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。

B1 verb /dɪˈliːt/

delete

Meaning

to remove or erase something, especially written or recorded information

Example

He accidentally deleted all the files from his computer.

B1 noun /ˈdʒuː.əl/

Jewel

宝石; 貴重な石; 装飾品

Meaning

a precious stone, typically a single crystal or piece of a hard lustrous or translucent mineral; a valuable ornament

Example

The crown was adorned with precious jewels from around the world.

王冠は世界中からの貴重な宝石で飾られていました。

B1 noun, verb /ˈfəʊtəʊˌkɒpi/

photocopy

コピー

Meaning

a copy of a document made using a photocopying machine; to make such a copy

Example

Please photocopy these documents before the meeting.

会議の前にこれらの書類をコピーしてください。

B1 adjective /pleɪn/

plain

簡単な

Meaning

simple or clear, without decoration or complexity

Example

She wore a plain white dress to the ceremony.

彼女は式典にシンプルな白いドレスを着ていました。

B1 verb /kleɪm/

claim

主張する

Meaning

to assert ownership; to state as fact

Example

He claims to be the rightful owner.

彼は自分が正当な所有者だと主張しています。

B1 noun /krɒp/

crop

作物

Meaning

plants that are grown and harvested for food or other use

Example

The farmers harvested their rice crop in autumn.

農家は秋に稲作の作物を収穫しました。

B1 adjective /ˈmɪzərəbəl/

Miserable

惨め; 不幸; 苦しみを引き起こす

Meaning

very unhappy; wretched; causing suffering

Example

He felt miserable after losing his job.

彼は仕事を失った後、ひどく落ち込んでいました。

B1 noun /ˈɡroʊ.sər/

Grocer

食料品店

Meaning

a person who sells food and household goods in a shop

Example

The grocer has fresh vegetables and fruits in his store.

食料品店には新鮮な果物や野菜があります。

B1 noun /ˌrɛzəˈluːʃən/

resolution

解決, 決議

Meaning

The action of solving a problem, dispute, or contentious matter.

Example

The resolution of the issue requires careful planning and action.

問題の解決には慎重な計画と行動が必要です。

B1 noun /ˈdʒʌŋ.ɡəl/

Jungle

密林; ジャングル;

Meaning

a dense forest in a tropical climate; a place of bewildering complexity or ruthless struggle

Example

The explorer got lost in the dense Amazon jungle for three days.

探検家は3日間アマゾンの密林で迷子になりました。

B1 noun /rɪˈkɔːdɪŋ/

recording

録音

Meaning

the act or process of recording something

Example

The recording of the interview was clear and loud.

インタビューの録音は明瞭で大きかった。

B1 adverb /ˌhæfˈweɪ/

halfway

途中で

Meaning

at or to a point equal in distance between two points

Example

We met halfway between the two towns.

私たちは二つの町の間の途中で会いました。

B1 noun /ˌkɒmbɪˈneɪʃən/

combination

組み合わせ / 混合

Meaning

The act of joining or mixing two or more things together.

Example

This dish is a perfect combination of sweet and spicy flavors.

この料理は甘いと辛いフレーバーの完璧な組み合わせです。

B1 noun /ʌnˈhæp.i.nəs/

unhappiness

不幸

Meaning

the state of being unhappy; sadness or dissatisfaction

Example

Her constant unhappiness affected everyone around her.

彼女の絶え間ない不幸は周囲の人々に影響を与えた。

B1 noun ɪˈnɪʃətɪv

initiative

イニシアティブ

Meaning

An act or strategy intended to resolve a difficulty or improve a situation; a fresh approach to something.

Example

NASA's initiative to return humans to the Moon is ambitious.

NASAの月面への人類を戻すイニシアティブは野心的です。

B1 adjective /ˈneɪtɪv/

native

ネイティブ

Meaning

Belonging to a person by birth; originating in a particular place.

Example

He is a native speaker of Bengali.

彼はベンガル語のネイティブスピーカーです。

B1 verb ˈɪndɪkeɪts

indicates

示す

Meaning

Point out; show; be a sign or symptom of; suggest as a desirable or necessary course of action.

Example

The rising trend indicates an urgent need for action.

上昇している傾向は、行動が急務であることを示しています。

B1 abbreviation /vərsəs/

vs

対

Meaning

used to indicate opposition or contrast between two things

Example

The match was Brazil vs Argentina in the final.

試合はブラジル対アルゼンチンの決勝戦でした。

B1 adjective ˈkɒmplɛks

complex

複雑

Meaning

Having many interrelated parts or factors; complicated.

Example

The relationship between poverty and education is complex.

貧困と教育の関係は複雑です。

B1 noun /ˈkæp.ɪ.təl/

Capital

首都; 資本; 財産

Meaning

the most important city or town of a country or region; wealth in the form of money or assets

Example

Paris is the capital of France and also a major financial capital.

パリはフランスの首都であり、また主要な金融の中心地でもあります。

B1 noun /ˈrɪðəm/

rhythm

リズム

Meaning

a strong, regular, repeated pattern of movement or sound

Example

The rhythm of the music made everyone want to dance.

音楽のリズムはみんなを踊りたくさせた。

B1 noun /tʃɑːrt/

chart

チャート

Meaning

a sheet of information in the form of a table, graph, or diagram

Example

The teacher used a chart to explain the statistics.

教師は統計を説明するためにチャートを使用しました。

B1 adjective /ʌnˈplɛz.ənt/

Unpleasant

不快な

Meaning

not giving or causing pleasure; disagreeable

Example

The medicine had an unpleasant taste.

その薬は不快な味がしました。

B1 noun /ˈpoʊ.lər beər/

Polar Bear

ホッキョクグマ

Meaning

a large white bear that lives in the Arctic regions

Example

The polar bear swims in the icy Arctic waters.

ホッキョクグマは寒冷な北極の水域で泳いでいる。

B1 noun, verb /ˈɡrædʒuət/ (noun), /ˈɡrædʒueɪt/ (verb)

graduate

卒業生

Meaning

As a noun: a person who has completed a course of study; As a verb: to complete a course of study successfully.

Example

She will graduate from university next year.

彼女は来年大学を卒業する。

B1 noun /fəˈsɪl.ɪ.ti/

facility

施設

Meaning

A place, amenity, or piece of equipment provided for a particular purpose.

Example

The facility was well-maintained.

施設はよく管理されていました。

B1 adjective /dɪˈlaɪtɪd/

delighted

喜んで

Meaning

feeling or showing great pleasure and happiness

Example

She was delighted with the surprise gift.

彼女はサプライズギフトにとても喜んでいました。

B1 verb /əˈdæpt/

adapt

適応する

Meaning

to adjust or change something to suit new conditions or situations

Example

He quickly adapted to the new environment.

彼はすぐに新しい環境に適応しました。

B1 noun /twɪst/

Twist

回転; ねじれ; 曲がり;

Meaning

a turn, curve, or bend; an unexpected development; a dance

Example

The story had an unexpected twist at the end.

話は最後に予期しない展開を迎えました。

B1 verb /ˈɒnər/

honour

敬う

Meaning

to show respect; to keep a promise

Example

We honour our veterans for their service.

私たちは退役軍人をその奉仕のために敬意を表します。

B1 noun /ˌkwɒl.ɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/

Qualification

資格; 能力

Meaning

official record showing that someone has finished a training course or has necessary skills; condition or requirement

Example

She has the right qualifications for this engineering job.

彼女はこのエンジニアの仕事に必要な資格を持っています。

B1 noun /ˈvɪərər/

viewer

視聴者

Meaning

a person who watches something, especially television or video content

Example

The viewer is able to switch channels with the remote control.

視聴者はリモコンでチャンネルを切り替えることができます。

B1 verb /ˈsʌfər/

suffer

苦しむ

Meaning

to experience pain, distress, or hardship

Example

She suffered from a severe headache all day.

彼女は一日中ひどい頭痛に苦しんでいました。

B1 noun /ˈprəʊɡræmɪŋ/

programming

プログラミング

Meaning

the process of designing and writing computer programs

Example

He has been learning programming for several months now.

彼は数ヶ月間プログラミングを学んでいます。

B1 noun kəˈmɪt.mənt

commitment

コミットメント

Meaning

A promise or firm decision to do something; the state or quality of being dedicated to a cause or activity.

Example

The president reaffirmed his commitment to environmental protection.

大統領は環境保護へのコミットメントを再確認した。

B1 noun /ˈɒnɪsti/

honesty

正直

Meaning

the quality of being truthful and sincere

Example

Honesty is the best policy in all situations.

正直はすべての状況で最良の方針です。

B1 noun ˈwɔː.mɪŋ

warming

温暖化

Meaning

The process of becoming warmer; an increase in temperature.

Example

Warming is accelerating due to greenhouse gases.

温室効果ガスの影響で、ウォーミングが加速しています。

B1 verb /floʊt/

float

浮かぶ

Meaning

to rest or move on the surface of a liquid or in the air without sinking

Example

The boat began to float gently down the river.

ボートは静かに川を下って浮かび始めました。

B1 noun /ˈkɒləm/

column

Meaning

A vertical structure that supports a building; also a section of text arranged vertically in a newspaper or table.

Example

The ancient temple had tall marble columns.

B1 verb /ˈɪndʒər/

injure

怪我をさせる

Meaning

to cause physical harm or damage to someone or something

Example

He injured his leg while playing football.

彼はサッカーをしている時に足を怪我した。

B1 verb /əbˈzɜːrv/

observe

観察する

Meaning

to watch carefully; to notice or perceive something

Example

Scientists observe the behavior of animals in the wild.

科学者たちは野生動物の行動を観察します。

B1 noun /əˈfek.ʃən/

Affection

愛情; 好意

Meaning

a feeling of liking or caring for someone or something

Example

She has deep affection for her grandmother.

彼女は祖母に深い愛情を持っています。

B1 adjective /ˈɜːrbən/

urban

都市的な

Meaning

related to, characteristic of, or situated in a city or town

Example

Urban areas often have higher population density than rural areas.

都市部は、農村部よりも人口密度が高いことがよくあります。

B1 noun /ˈsɪtɪzən/

citizen

市民

Meaning

a legally recognized subject or national of a state

Example

Every citizen has the right to vote.

すべての市民は投票する権利を持っています。

B1 adjective /ˌʌnˈpeɪd/

Unpaid

無給の; 支払いなし

Meaning

not paid for; without payment or salary

Example

She worked as an unpaid intern for six months.

彼女は無給のインターンとして6ヶ月間働きました。

B1 noun /sərˈtɪfɪkət/

certificate

証明書

Meaning

a document serving as proof of achievement or qualification

Example

She received a certificate for completing the course.

彼女はコースを修了したため、証明書を受け取った。

B1 noun /ˈded.laɪn/

Deadline

締め切り;

Meaning

the latest time or date by which something should be completed

Example

The deadline for submitting the project is next Friday.

プロジェクト提出の締め切りは来週の金曜日です。