A2 noun /fiːld/

field

フィールド

Meaning

an area of open land, often used for farming, sports, or scientific study

Example

The children played football in the field.

子供たちはフィールドでサッカーをしました。

B2 noun /ˌmɒd.ən.aɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/

modernization

近代化

Meaning

The process of adapting something to modern needs or habits.

Example

Modernization of industries reduces pollution.

産業の近代化は汚染を減らします。

C2 verb /əˈɡriːv/

aggrieve

傷つける

Meaning

to cause distress or make someone feel resentful

Example

She felt aggrieved by the unfair decision.

彼女は不公平な決定に心を痛めていた。

C2 adjective /ˈmʌnid/

Moneyed

金持ち; 裕福な; 富裕な

Meaning

having much money; wealthy; rich

Example

She comes from a moneyed family with extensive real estate holdings.

彼女は広範な不動産を持つ裕福な家庭から来ています。

C1 verb /ˈrɛplɪkeɪt/

replicate

複製する

Meaning

to copy, reproduce, or duplicate something exactly

Example

The scientist tried to replicate the experiment for accuracy.

科学者は実験を正確に再現しようとしました。

A2 verb /əˈnɔɪ/

annoy

イライラさせる

Meaning

to irritate or bother someone and make them feel a little angry or uncomfortable

Example

His constant humming started to annoy everyone in the room.

彼の絶え間ないハミングが部屋の中でみんなをイライラさせ始めた。

A1 noun /ˈɪntənet/

internet

グローバルコンピュータネットワーク

Meaning

A global computer network providing a variety of information and communication facilities.

Example

The internet has revolutionized the way we access information.

インターネットは情報へのアクセス方法を革新しました。

C1 adjective /ˈsɛptɪk/

septic

感染した

Meaning

Infected with harmful bacteria; relating to or causing infection.

Example

The doctor treated the patient's septic wound immediately.

医者は患者のセプティックな傷をすぐに治療しました。

C1 noun /ˌɛksɪˈkjuːʃənər/

executioner

処刑人

Meaning

A person who carries out a death sentence by execution.

Example

The executioner prepared the gallows for the condemned prisoner.

処刑人は死刑囚のために絞首台を準備した。

C1 noun/verb /ˈdiːkɔɪ/

decoy

おとり

Meaning

something or someone used to lure or mislead

Example

The hunters used a wooden duck as a decoy.

狩人たちは木製のカモをデコイとして使った。

C2 noun /ˌbrɪɡ.əˈdɪər/

brigadier

ブリガディア

Meaning

A military officer rank, usually commanding a brigade.

Example

The brigadier inspected the troops before the parade.

ブリガディアはパレードの前に部隊を視察しました。

B1 noun /bɪˈheɪ.vjər/

Behaviour

行動

Meaning

the way a person or animal acts or conducts themselves

Example

His behaviour at the meeting was very professional.

彼の会議での行動は非常にプロフェッショナルでした。

C1 noun /prɪˈdɒmɪnəns/

predominance

優越性

Meaning

The state of being greater in number, strength, or importance.

Example

The predominance of online shopping has changed retail forever.

オンラインショッピングの優越性が小売業を永遠に変えました。

C1 noun /ˈjuː.fə.mɪ.zəm/

euphemism

直接的または厳しい言葉の代わりに使われる穏やかで間接的な言葉

Meaning

A mild or indirect term substituted for one considered too harsh or direct; polite expression for something unpleasant.

Example

The phrase "passed away" is a euphemism for "died".

'亡くなった'という言葉は'死んだ'のユーフェミズムです。

C1 noun /ˈɔɪntmənt/

ointment

軟膏

Meaning

A smooth, oily substance applied to the skin for healing or soothing.

Example

The doctor prescribed an ointment for the burn on his arm.

医師は彼の腕のやけどのために軟膏を処方しました。

C1 verb /ˈkæptɪveɪt/

captivate

魅了する、引きつける

Meaning

to attract and hold the interest of; to charm or fascinate

Example

Her beautiful voice captivated the audience.

彼女の美しい声は観客を魅了した。

C1 adjective ʌnˈwɔːr.rən.tɪd

unwarranted

不当な

Meaning

Not justified or necessary; without good reason.

Example

His anger toward the staff was completely unwarranted.

スタッフに対する彼の怒りは完全に不当でした。

C2 noun /ˈkɒksweɪn/

coxswain

舵手

Meaning

the person in charge of navigating and steering a boat, especially a racing or small boat

Example

The coxswain shouted instructions to the rowing team.

コックスウェインはローイングチームに指示を出した。

B2 noun /kəˈkeɪn/

cocaine

コカイン (麻薬)

Meaning

a powerful and addictive illegal drug made from coca leaves

Example

He was arrested for possessing cocaine.

彼はコカイン所持で逮捕されました。

C2 noun /ˈɪmɪˌteɪtər/

imitator

模倣者

Meaning

a person who copies the behavior, style, or actions of others

Example

He became famous as an imitator of popular singers.

彼は人気のある歌手の模倣者として有名になった。

B2 noun /kənˈsɛʃən/

concession

譲歩

Meaning

something that is granted, especially in response to demands; a compromise

Example

The company made several concessions during the negotiations.

会社は交渉中にいくつかの譲歩をしました。

B2 noun /rɪˈlaɪ.əns/

Reliance

依存

Meaning

the state of depending on something or someone for support or help

Example

His reliance on technology is concerning.

技術への依存は懸念すべきことです。

C2 noun /ɪˈmɒdəsti/

immodesty

不謹慎

Meaning

lack of modesty or decency; behavior or attitude that is overly bold or improper

Example

The article was criticized for its tone of immodesty.

その記事は不謹慎な語調で批判された。

C2 verb /ˈkʌzən/

cozen

だます, 騙す

Meaning

to deceive, cheat, or trick someone

Example

He cozened the old man out of his money.

彼は老人をだましてお金を取った。

B1 verb /briːð/

breathe

呼吸

Meaning

To take air into the lungs and send it out again.

Example

It was hard to breathe in the smoky room.

煙の部屋で呼吸するのは難しかった。

C2 noun /ˈsɒfɪzəm/

sophism

詭弁

Meaning

a clever but misleading argument; fallacious reasoning

Example

The politician's speech was full of sophism designed to mislead voters.

その政治家の演説は、有権者を誤導することを目的とした詭弁で満ちていた。

C1 adjective /ˈswoʊlən/

swollen

腫れた

Meaning

Enlarged or puffed up, usually due to injury, inflammation, or fluid accumulation

Example

Her ankle was swollen after she twisted it during the hike.

ハイキング中に足首をひねった後、足首が腫れていました。

C2 adjective /ɪnˈvɪdiəs/

invidious

妬ましい

Meaning

likely to arouse resentment, envy, or anger in others

Example

The manager's invidious remarks created tension among the employees.

マネージャーの妬ましいコメントは、従業員の間に緊張を生み出しました。

B2 noun /əˈpoʊ.nənt/

Opponent

対戦相手; ライバル

Meaning

a person who disagrees with or resists a proposal or practice; someone who competes against another

Example

The chess player defeated his strongest opponent.

チェスのプレーヤーは最強の対戦相手を倒した。

C2 verb /ˌænɪmədˈvɜːt/

animadvert

批判する

Meaning

To comment critically or unfavorably.

Example

The teacher animadverted on the student's careless mistakes.

教師は生徒の不注意なミスを批判しました。

B2 adverb /ˈkɒnsɪkwəntli/

consequently

その結果

Meaning

as a result; therefore

Example

He didn’t study, and consequently he failed the exam.

彼は勉強しなかったので、その結果試験に落ちた。

B1 noun /ˈkɜː.ri/

Curry

カレー

Meaning

a dish of meat, vegetables, etc., cooked in an Indian-style sauce with hot spices

Example

I love spicy chicken curry with rice.

私はスパイシーなチキンカリーとご飯が大好きです。

C2 adjective /prɪˈmɒnɪtəri/ or /ˌpriːməˈnɪtəri/

premonitory

予兆

Meaning

giving a warning or prediction about something, especially something unpleasant

Example

He ignored the premonitory signs of illness.

彼は病気の予兆を無視しました。

C1 adjective /ˈhær.oʊ.ɪŋ/

harrowing

恐ろしいと苦しみを伴う

Meaning

extremely distressing or upsetting

Example

It was a harrowing experience to witness the accident.

事故を目撃することは恐ろしい経験だった。

C2 adjective /ˈlɪsəm/

lissome

細く、しなやかで優雅な動き

Meaning

Thin, supple, and graceful in movement.

Example

The dancer moved with a lissome elegance.

ダンサーはリソムな優雅さで動いていました。

C2 noun/adjective /ˈtraɪkʌlər/

tricolor

三色旗

Meaning

A flag with three colors; consisting of three colors.

Example

The French tricolor is one of the most famous national flags in the world.

フランスの三色旗は世界で最も有名な国旗の一つです。

A2 noun /ˈkɪndərˌɡɑːrtn/

kindergarten

幼稚園

Meaning

a school or class for young children, typically between the ages of four and six

Example

She enrolled her child in kindergarten to prepare for elementary school.

彼女は子供を小学校に備えて幼稚園に入学させました。

B2 verb /ˈvælɪdeɪt/

validate

検証する

Meaning

To check or prove the accuracy, truth, or legality of something.

Example

The scientist worked hard to validate the experiment's results.

科学者は実験結果を検証するために一生懸命働きました。

A2 verb /əˈtækt/

attacked

攻撃した

Meaning

physically or verbally assaulted someone or something; launched an aggressive action against a target

Example

The soldiers attacked the enemy at dawn.

兵士たちは夜明けに敵を攻撃した。

B2 adjective /ˈlɪtərɛri/

literary

文学的

Meaning

concerning the writing, study, or content of literature

Example

She is a well-known figure in the literary world.

彼女は文学界でよく知られた人物です。

B2 noun oʊˈbiː.sə.t̬i

obesity

肥満

Meaning

The condition of being grossly fat or overweight.

Example

Obesity increases the risk of diabetes and heart disease.

肥満は糖尿病と心臓病のリスクを高めます。

C2 adjective ɪnˈfiː.zə.bəl

infeasible

不可能

Meaning

Not possible to do easily or conveniently; impracticable.

Example

Restoring the forest may become infeasible if destruction continues.

森林の回復は、破壊が続くと不可能になる可能性があります。

A2 noun /ˈləʊɡəʊ/

logo

Meaning

a symbol or other small design adopted by an organization to identify its products, uniform, vehicles, etc.

Example

The company's logo was redesigned to reflect its new image.

B2 noun /ˈmeɪnstriːm/

mainstream

主流

Meaning

the ideas, attitudes, or activities that are regarded as normal or conventional; the dominant trend in opinion or fashion

Example

Social media has become a mainstream source of news for many people.

ソーシャルメディアは多くの人々にとって主流のニュースソースとなった。

C2 noun /ˈpɜːrsənɪdʒ/

personage

重要人物

Meaning

an important or famous person

Example

He is considered a great personage in the world of literature.

彼は文学の世界で偉大な人物と見なされています。

B2 adjective /ˈtɪm.ɪd/

Timid

内気; 恥ずかしがり屋

Meaning

shy and lacking confidence; easily frightened

Example

She was too timid to speak in public.

彼女は人前で話すのがあまりにも内気だった。

C2 verb /ˈlɪk.wɪ.faɪ/

liquefy

液化する

Meaning

to make or become liquid

Example

The heat will liquefy the butter in a few minutes.

熱は数分でバターを液体に変えるでしょう。

B2 verb /ˌoʊvərˈsiː/

oversee

監督する

Meaning

to supervise or watch over something; to manage and direct

Example

The manager will oversee the entire construction project.

マネージャーは全体の建設プロジェクトを監督します。

B2 noun /ˈdef.ə.sɪt/

Deficit

赤字; 欠乏

Meaning

the amount by which something is too small; a shortfall or lack

Example

The government faced a budget deficit of millions due to increased spending.

政府は支出の増加により、何百万もの予算の赤字に直面しました。

B2 adjective /ˈfjʊə.ri.əs/

Furious

怒っている; 激怒した; 暴力的な;

Meaning

extremely angry; violent; fierce;

Example

She was furious when she discovered the mistake.

彼女はその間違いを発見したとき、怒っていました。

B2 noun ক্লাইম্যাটিক কন্ডিশন্স

climatic conditions

気候条件

Meaning

The atmospheric or weather patterns of a particular region.

Example

Specific climatic conditions are required for snowfall.

雪が降るためには特定の気候条件が必要です。

A2 noun /kɔɪnz/

coins

コイン

Meaning

Flat, typically round pieces of metal issued by a government as money.

Example

He collected old coins from different countries.

彼はさまざまな国から古いコインを集めました。

C2 noun /ˈpæn.θi.ɪ.zəm/

pantheism

汎神論

Meaning

The belief that God and the universe are identical, or that everything is a manifestation of God.

Example

Spinoza’s philosophy is often associated with pantheism.

スピノザの哲学はしばしば汎神論と関連付けられます。

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。

C2 noun /ˈsɪkəfənt/

sycophant

お世辞使い

Meaning

A person who acts obsequiously toward someone important in order to gain advantage.

Example

The manager was surrounded by sycophants who agreed with everything he said.

マネージャーは、彼が言ったことすべてに同意するお世辞を言う人々に囲まれていました。

A1 noun /ˈkæm.rə/

camera

Meaning

a device used for taking photographs or recording videos

Example

She bought a new camera for her photography class.

B1 noun/verb /əˈwɔːrd/

award

賞

Meaning

a prize or recognition given for an achievement; to give a prize or recognition

Example

She received an award for her outstanding performance.

彼女は優れたパフォーマンスで賞を受けました。

C2 adjective /eɪˈsɛfələs/

acephalous

Meaning

having no leader or head; headless

Example

The acephalous group soon fell into disorganization.

C1 noun /ˈmelənkəli/

Melancholy

メランコリー; 思索的または優しい悲しみ

Meaning

A feeling of pensive sadness; thoughtful or gentle sadness

Example

A deep melancholy settled over him after reading the old letters.

古い手紙を読んだ後、彼は深いメランコリーに包まれました。

C2 adjective /ˈbɛlɪˌkoʊs/

bellicose

戦闘的

Meaning

Showing a tendency to argue or fight; aggressive.

Example

His bellicose attitude often got him into unnecessary conflicts.

彼の戦闘的な態度はしばしば不必要な対立を引き起こした。

B2 noun /ˈsɛmɪˌtɛri/

cemetery

墓地

Meaning

a place where dead people are buried

Example

The old cemetery is located at the edge of the village.

古い墓地は村の端にあります。

C1 adjective /ədˈmɪsəbl/

admissible

Meaning

acceptable or valid, especially as evidence in a court of law

Example

The judge ruled that the document was admissible as evidence.

B2 adjective /beər/

Bare

裸; 未覆われた; 空; 最小限

Meaning

naked; uncovered; empty; minimal

Example

The bare walls of the room needed some decoration.

部屋の裸の壁は何か飾りが必要だった。

B2 noun /tekˈnɒl.ə.dʒɪ.kəl ədˈvɑːns.mənt/

technological advancement

技術的進歩

Meaning

Progress or improvement in technology that leads to better solutions or capabilities.

Example

Technological advancement is revolutionizing healthcare.

技術的進歩は医療分野を革命的に変えつつある。

C2 adjective /ˌæpəˈplɛktɪk/

apoplectic

アポプレクティック

Meaning

Extremely angry; furious.

Example

He was apoplectic when he heard about the unfair decision.

彼は不公平な決定について聞いたとき、アポプレクティックでした。

C2 adjective /ˌɪlˈneɪ.tʃəd/

ill-natured

性格が悪い

Meaning

Having a bad or unpleasant character; unkind or malicious.

Example

He made an ill-natured remark about his colleague.

彼は同僚について悪意のある発言をしました。

B1 noun /ˌæplɪˈkeɪʃən/

application

申請 / アプリケーション / ソフトウェア

Meaning

a formal request for something; the act of putting something into operation; or a software program

Example

She submitted her application for the scholarship.

彼女は奨学金の申請を提出しました。

C1 noun /məˈdɜːrnəti/

modernity

現代性

Meaning

The quality or condition of being modern; up-to-date ideas, practices, or style.

Example

The city’s architecture reflects both tradition and modernity.

その都市の建築は、伝統と現代性の両方を反映しています。

C1 noun /kwæk/

Quack

偽医者

Meaning

a person who pretends to be a doctor but has no medical training; the sound a duck makes

Example

People should be careful not to trust medical advice from a quack.

人々はクアックからの医療アドバイスを信じないように注意すべきです。

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。

B2 adjective /əˈbrʌpt/

abrupt

突然

Meaning

Sudden or unexpected, often without warning.

Example

The car came to an abrupt stop in the middle of the road.

車は道路の中央で急停車しました。

C1 adjective /ɪˈledʒ.ə.bəl/

illegible

読めない

Meaning

Not clear enough to be read; unreadable.

Example

The doctor’s handwriting was almost illegible.

医者の手書きはほとんど読めなかった。

B2 verb /ˈvɪʒuəlaɪz/

visualize

視覚化する

Meaning

To form a mental image of something; to imagine.

Example

She tried to visualize her success before the big presentation.

彼女は大きなプレゼンテーションの前に自分の成功をビジュアライズしようとした。

B2 noun /ˈstæm.ɪ.nə/

Stamina

持久力

Meaning

the ability to sustain prolonged physical or mental effort

Example

Marathon runners need great stamina to complete the race.

マラソンランナーはレースを完走するために素晴らしいスタミナが必要です。

B2 adjective /ˈlæstɪŋ/

Lasting

持続的な; 永続的な

Meaning

enduring for a long time; permanent; durable

Example

Their friendship had a lasting impact on both their lives.

彼らの友情は彼らの人生に持続的な影響を与えました。

B2 noun ˈprɑː.sest fuːdz

processed foods

加工食品

Meaning

Foods that have been altered from their natural state through various methods such as canning, freezing, refrigeration, dehydration and aseptic processing.

Example

Excessive consumption of processed foods leads to health issues.

加工食品の過剰摂取は健康問題を引き起こします。

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。

C1 noun koʊˈhisɪv ˈjunɪts

cohesive units

結束した単位

Meaning

Groups or organizations that work together as unified wholes, with members closely bound together.

Example

Early humans formed cohesive units for survival.

初期の人類は生存のために結束した単位を作った。

B1 adjective /ʌnˈwel/

Unwell

体調不良; 病気

Meaning

not in good health; feeling sick or ill

Example

She has been feeling unwell since yesterday.

彼女は昨日から体調が悪い。

C2 adjective səˈluː.bri.əs

salubrious

健康的

Meaning

Health-giving; healthy; promoting health and well-being.

Example

The mountain air is salubrious and refreshing.

山の空気は健康的でさわやかです。

C2 verb /dɪsˈroʊb/

disrobe

服を脱ぐ

Meaning

to remove one's clothes

Example

The monk disrobed before entering the river.

僧侶は川に入る前に衣服を脱いだ。

C2 adjective /ˌɪnkænˈdɛsənt/

incandescent

白熱

Meaning

emitting light as a result of being heated; extremely bright or passionate

Example

The incandescent lamp lit up the entire hall.

白熱灯はホール全体を照らしました。

C1 adjective /æbˈdɑː.mə.nəl/

abdominal

腹部の

Meaning

relating to the abdomen (the part of the body between the chest and pelvis)

Example

He complained of severe abdominal pain.

彼はひどい腹痛を訴えていました。

C2 adjective /ˈdʌlsɪt/

dulcet

甘美

Meaning

sweet and soothing (often used ironically)

Example

She was enchanted by his dulcet voice.

彼女は彼の甘美な声に魅了されていた。

C2 adjective /ˈsiːmi/

seamy

低劣な、陰湿な

Meaning

Morally degraded, unpleasant, or sordid.

Example

The novel reveals the seamy side of city life.

その小説は都市生活の裏面を明らかにします。

B1 noun /ˈmeɪkər/

maker

創造者

Meaning

a person or thing that makes or produces something

Example

He is a famous movie maker in Hollywood.

彼はハリウッドの有名な映画製作者です。

C1 noun /wʊd ˈæp.əl/

Wood Apple

ウッドアップル

Meaning

a hard-shelled tropical fruit with aromatic pulp used in beverages and medicine

Example

The wood apple has a hard shell but sweet pulp inside.

ウッドアップルは硬い殻を持っていますが、内部には甘い果肉があります

C1 verb /ˈsælvɪdʒ/

salvage

救助

Meaning

To save something from loss, damage, or destruction.

Example

They managed to salvage some goods from the fire.

彼らは火事からいくつかの物を救出することに成功した。

C1 verb /ˈædʒ.ɪ.teɪt/

agitate

扇動する, 激しくする

Meaning

to stir up feelings or disturb; to campaign for change

Example

The protesters agitated for better working conditions.

抗議者たちはより良い労働条件を求めて活動した。

C2 verb, noun /ɡaʊdʒ/

gouge

えぐる、不当に高く売る

Meaning

To cut or scoop out a deep hole or groove; to overcharge unfairly.

Example

He accidentally gouged a hole in the wooden table.

彼はうっかり木製のテーブルに穴を開けました。

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。

B2 adjective /ˈædmərəbəl/

Admirable

賞賛に値する

Meaning

প্রশংসনীয়; চমৎকার;

Example

Her dedication to helping others is truly admirable.

彼女の他人を助ける献身は本当に賞賛に値します。

B1 noun /ˈtɪʃ.uː/

tissue

ティッシュ

Meaning

a piece of soft absorbent paper or fabric

Example

She used a tissue to wipe her nose.

彼女はティッシュで鼻を拭きました。

B2 adjective /ˈduː.əl/

Dual

二重の

Meaning

having two parts or consisting of two elements; double

Example

She has dual citizenship of both countries.

彼女は二つの国の二重国籍を持っています。

C2 noun /ˈhæŋ.kər.ɪŋ/

hankering

切望

Meaning

a strong desire or craving for something.

Example

She had a hankering for chocolate late at night.

彼女は夜遅くにチョコレートへの切望を感じていた。

A1 noun /eər/

Air

空気

Meaning

the invisible gaseous substance surrounding the earth; a mixture mainly of oxygen and nitrogen

Example

Fresh air is essential for good health.

新鮮な空気は健康に不可欠です。

C1 noun /ˌɪnsɪɡˈnɪfɪkəns/

insignificance

重要でないこと

Meaning

The quality of being unimportant or trivial.

Example

He felt a sense of insignificance in the vast universe.

彼は広大な宇宙で重要でないことを感じました。

B2 verb /trænzˈmɪt/

transmit

送信する

Meaning

to send or pass something from one place or person to another

Example

The antenna can transmit signals over a long distance.

アンテナは長距離にわたって信号を送信することができます。

C1 verb /sərˈpæs/

surpass

超える

Meaning

to exceed or go beyond

Example

Her performance surpassed all expectations.

彼女のパフォーマンスはすべての期待を上回った。

B2 adjective /aɪˈrɒnɪk/

ironic

皮肉な、風刺的な

Meaning

happening in the opposite way to what is expected, often amusing or sarcastic

Example

It is ironic that the fire station burned down.

消防署が焼けるのは皮肉です。

B2 noun /daɪm/

dime

10セント硬貨

Meaning

a small coin, especially a U.S. coin worth ten cents

Example

He gave me a dime for the phone call.

電話のためにダイムを一枚くれました。

C2 noun /ˈæbɪs/

abbess

アッベッサ (修道院の女性院長)

Meaning

the woman in charge of a convent of nuns

Example

The abbess welcomed the visitors to the convent.

アッベッサは修道院に訪問者を迎えました。

B2 adjective /dɪsˈɡreɪsfəl/

Disgraceful

恥ずべき; 不名誉な; 非難に値する

Meaning

shameful; bringing dishonor; worthy of condemnation

Example

His disgraceful behavior shocked everyone at the party.

彼の恥ずべき行動はパーティーでみんなを驚かせました。

C1 verb /ˈnɛsəl/

nestle

寄り添う

Meaning

to settle or lie comfortably within or against something

Example

The child nestled into her mother's arms.

その子供は母親の腕に寄り添いました。

C2 verb /ˈɡæmbəl/

gambol

楽しく跳ねる

Meaning

to run or jump about playfully

Example

The lambs gamboled in the field under the sun.

羊たちは太陽の下で野原を元気に跳ね回っていました。

C1 noun /ˈsaɪ.ən/

scion

子孫

Meaning

a descendant of a wealthy, aristocratic, or influential family

Example

He is the scion of a wealthy industrialist family.

彼は裕福な実業家の家族の子孫です。

B2 verb /ɒpt/

opt

選ぶ

Meaning

to choose or decide to do something instead of something else

Example

Many students opt to study abroad for better opportunities.

多くの学生がより良い機会のために海外で学ぶことを選択します。

A2 noun /fəˈtɒɡrəfə/

photographer

フォトグラファー

Meaning

a person who takes photographs professionally

Example

The photographer captured the beauty of nature.

フォトグラファーは自然の美しさを捉えました。

C1 noun /ɪnˈdʒʌŋkʃən/

injunction

差止命令

Meaning

A judicial order restraining a person from an action or compelling a certain act.

Example

The court issued an injunction to stop the company from polluting the river.

裁判所は、会社が河川を汚染するのを防ぐために差止命令を出した。

B2 adverb /ˈsiː.krət.li/

secretly

こっそり

Meaning

in a way that is hidden or not known by others

Example

She secretly planned a surprise party for her friend.

彼女は友達のためにこっそりサプライズパーティーを計画した。

B1 noun ˈdɪdʒ.ɪ.təl tuːlz

digital tools

デジタルツール

Meaning

Electronic software and applications used for learning and educational purposes.

Example

Schools are integrating digital tools to enhance learning.

学校は学習を強化するためにデジタルツールを統合しています。

C1 noun /ˌɪm.pəˈzɪʃ.ən/

Imposition

課税; 負担; 不公平な要求

Meaning

the action or process of imposing something or of being imposed; an unfair burden or demand

Example

The imposition of new taxes without consultation angered the citizens greatly.

相談なしに新しい税金が課され、市民は非常に怒りました。

C2 noun /ˈdɛθsˌhɛd/

deaths-head

髑髏

Meaning

A representation of a human skull, often used as a symbol of death.

Example

The pirate flag was marked with a grim deaths-head.

海賊の旗には恐ろしい髑髏の印がありました。

C1 noun /ˈlɪmboʊ/

limbo

不確実性、保留状態

Meaning

A state of uncertainty or neglect; an intermediate or transitional state.

Example

The project was left in limbo after the funding was withdrawn.

資金が撤回された後、プロジェクトは不確実性に置かれました。

B2 adjective /ˈvɜː.tʃu.əl/

Virtual

バーチャル

Meaning

almost or nearly as described, but not completely or according to strict definition; existing in essence or effect, though not in fact

Example

The virtual meeting allowed participants from different countries to collaborate.

バーチャル会議は、さまざまな国からの参加者が協力することを可能にしました。

B2 verb dɪsˈrʌpt

disrupt

破壊する

Meaning

To interrupt or disturb the normal progress or activity of something.

Example

Individual pursuits disrupt social harmony.

個々の追求は社会的調和を破壊します。

B2 noun /ˈʃuːtɪŋ/

shooting

撮影

Meaning

the action of shooting a gun, camera, or similar device

Example

The shooting of the movie took several months.

映画の撮影は数ヶ月かかりました。

A2 noun /ˈtaʊ.əl/

Towel

タオル

Meaning

a piece of absorbent cloth or paper used for wiping or drying

Example

She wrapped herself in a soft towel after the shower.

シャワーの後、彼女は柔らかいタオルで自分を包みました。

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。

C1 noun /ˈmɛm.breɪn/

membrane

膜

Meaning

A thin layer of tissue or material that covers, separates, or connects structures.

Example

The cell membrane controls the movement of substances in and out of the cell.

細胞膜は物質の細胞内外の移動を制御します。

C2 noun /ˈkriːdoʊ/

credo

信条

Meaning

A statement of the beliefs or aims that guide someone's actions.

Example

Honesty has always been the central credo of his life.

誠実は彼の人生の中で常に中心的な信条であった。