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C1 noun /fɪkˈseɪ.ʃən/

fixation

執着や過度な興味
Meaning
An obsessive interest in or feeling about someone or something.
Example
His fixation on perfectionism delayed project completion.
完璧主義への執着がプロジェクトの完了を遅らせた。
C1 adjective /dɪˈrɒɡətɔːri/

derogatory

侮辱的
Meaning
Showing a critical or disrespectful attitude.
Example
The article contained derogatory comments about the politician.
その記事には政治家について侮辱的なコメントが含まれていました。
C2 adjective /dɪˈluːsəri/

delusory

幻想的な
Meaning
Based on illusion; not real.
Example
He was filled with delusory hopes of becoming famous overnight.
彼は一夜にして有名になるという幻想的な希望に満ちていた。
C1 adverb /ˈhed ɑn/

Head-on

正面衝突
Meaning
directly facing; in direct confrontation or collision
Example
The two cars collided head-on at the intersection.
二台の車は交差点で正面衝突しました。
B2 adverb /əˈtræktɪvli/

attractively

魅力的に
Meaning
in a pleasing or appealing way; in a manner that draws interest or admiration
Example
The room was attractively decorated with soft lights and plants.
その部屋は柔らかい照明と植物で魅力的に飾られていた。
B1 noun /ˈbriːðɪŋ/

breathing

幸せ
Meaning
the process of taking air into and expelling it from the lungs.
Example
Deep breathing can help you relax.
彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、幸せを隠せませんでした。
C2 noun /ˈdɛkəˌɡɒn/

decagon

十角形
Meaning
A polygon with ten sides and ten angles.
Example
The geometry teacher drew a perfect decagon on the board.
数学の先生は黒板に完璧な十角形を描きました。
A2 noun /ˈmærɪdʒ/

marriage

幸せ
Meaning
The legally or formally recognized union of two people as partners in a personal relationship.
Example
Their marriage lasted for over thirty years.
彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、自分の幸せを隠せなかった。
C2 noun /ˌfɑːrməkəˈpiːə/

pharmacopoeia

薬典
Meaning
An official book listing medicinal drugs, their effects, and directions for use.
Example
The doctor referred to the pharmacopoeia to check the drug's proper dosage.
医師は薬典を参照して、薬の適切な用量を確認しました。
C1 adjective /ˈsæŋɡwɪn/

sanguine

楽観的
Meaning
Optimistic or positive, especially in a difficult situation.
Example
Despite the challenges, she remained sanguine about the future.
困難にもかかわらず、彼女は未来に対して楽観的な姿勢を保ち続けた。
B2 verb /ˈdɑːrkən/

darken

暗くする
Meaning
to make or become dark; to reduce brightness or light
Example
The clouds began to darken the sky before the storm.
嵐の前に雲が空を暗くし始めた。
C2 verb /ɪkˈstruːd/

extrude

押し出す
Meaning
to force something out through a small opening; to shape by pushing material through a mold
Example
The factory extrudes plastic pipes using modern machines.
工場は最新の機械を使用してプラスチック管を押し出します。
B2 noun ɪˈmjuː.nɪ.ti

immunity

免疫力
Meaning
The ability of an organism to resist a particular infection or toxin by the action of specific antibodies.
Example
A strong immunity protects against infections.
強い免疫力は感染症から守ります。
C1 noun /ɪɡˈzɛkjətər/

executor

遺言執行者
Meaning
A person appointed to carry out the terms of someone's will after their death.
Example
The executor managed the estate according to the deceased’s wishes.
遺言執行者は故人の意志に従って財産を管理しました。
C1 adjective /ˈʃɪvəlrəs/

chivalrous

騎士道精神
Meaning
Behaving in a courteous, gallant, and honorable way, especially toward women.
Example
He was chivalrous, always opening doors for others.
彼は騎士道精神を持っており、常に他の人のためにドアを開けていました。
C2 verb /bɪlk/

bilk

だます
Meaning
To cheat or defraud someone of money or rights.
Example
The scammer tried to bilk elderly people out of their savings.
詐欺師は高齢者の貯金をだまし取ろうとした。
A2 noun /dɪˈzæs.tər/

Disaster

災害
Meaning
a sudden event causing great damage or loss of life; a complete failure
Example
The earthquake was a natural disaster that affected thousands of families.
地震は自然災害で、何千もの家族に影響を与えました。
C1 adjective /ˌkaʊntərɪnˈtuːɪtɪv/

counterintuitive

直感に反する
Meaning
contrary to what one would intuitively expect
Example
His approach seems counterintuitive but it actually works.
彼のアプローチは直感に反するように見えますが、実際には効果的です。
C1 adverb /maɪˈnjuːtli/

Minutely

慎重に
Meaning
in very small detail; extremely carefully
Example
The detective examined the evidence minutely.
探偵は証拠を慎重に調べました。
B2 adverb /ˈʌt.ə.li/

Utterly

完全に; 絶対に; 完全に
Meaning
completely; absolutely; totally
Example
The movie was utterly boring and I fell asleep.
その映画は完全に退屈で、私は寝てしまいました。
C2 noun /ˈdʒæk.dɔː/

Jack-daw

小さなカラス
Meaning
a small gray and black bird of the crow family, known for its intelligence
Example
The jackdaw collected shiny objects for its nest.
ジャックドーはその巣のために輝く物を集めました。
C2 noun kəmˈpʌŋk.ʃən

compunction

後悔
Meaning
A feeling of guilt or moral scruple that prevents or follows the doing of something bad.
Example
He felt compunction after lying to his friend.
彼は友達に嘘をついた後、後悔の念を感じました。
C1 noun /stɪˈlɛtoʊ/

stiletto

細いヒールの靴 / ダガー
Meaning
A small, thin, high-heeled shoe or a dagger with a slender blade.
Example
She wore elegant stiletto heels to the party.
彼女はパーティーにエレガントなスティレットヒールを履いて行きました。
C1 noun /ˈpæn.θi.ən/

pantheon

すべての神々、すべての神々に捧げられた寺院
Meaning
All the gods of a religion collectively; a building dedicated to all gods.
Example
The Roman Pantheon is one of the best-preserved ancient temples.
ローマのパンテオンは最もよく保存されている古代の神殿の一つです。
A1 noun /ˈtɔɪlət/

toilet

トイレ
Meaning
a fixture used for the disposal of human waste
Example
The public toilet was clean and well maintained.
公衆トイレは清潔でよく手入れされていました。
C1 adjective /əˈblaɪdʒɪŋ/

obliging

親切な
Meaning
Willing to help or do favors; accommodating.
Example
The staff at the hotel were very obliging and friendly.
ホテルのスタッフはとても親切で友好的でした。
B2 verb /dɪˈtekt/

detect

検出する
Meaning
to discover or identify the presence or existence of something; to notice something that is not immediately obvious
Example
The security system can detect movement in the building.
セキュリティシステムは建物内の動きを検出できます。
B1 noun /ˈɪnkʌm/

income

収入
Meaning
money received for work or through investments
Example
His monthly income is enough to support his family.
彼の月収は家族を支えるのに十分です。
C2 noun /kɪθ/

kith

親しい友人
Meaning
Friends, acquaintances, and relations.
Example
He invited all his kith and kin to the wedding.
彼は結婚式にすべての親しい友人と親戚を招待しました。
C2 noun /ˌpɒl.iˈsɪl.ə.bəl/

polysyllable

多音節語
Meaning
a word with more than one syllable
Example
The word 'elephant' is a polysyllable because it has three syllables.
‘象’という言葉は、3つの音節があるので多音節語です。
C1 adjective /ˌʌn.əˈdʌl.tə.reɪ.tɪd/

Unadulterated

純粋
Meaning
not mixed or diluted with any different or extra elements; pure
Example
She felt unadulterated joy when she heard the news.
彼女はそのニュースを聞いたとき、純粋な喜びを感じました。
C1 noun /ˈbɜːrθraɪt/

birthright

生まれつきの権利
Meaning
A privilege or possession that a person has from birth.
Example
Freedom is considered a birthright of every individual.
自由はすべての個人の生まれつきの権利と見なされます。
B1 noun /dɪˈvɪʒən/

division

部門
Meaning
the action of separating something into parts; or a large administrative unit
Example
The company has a separate division for research and development.
会社には研究開発のための専用の部門があります。
A2 verb /ˌrɛkəˈmɛnd/

recommend

勧める
Meaning
to suggest or advise something as being good or suitable
Example
I recommend trying the new restaurant downtown.
私はダウンタウンの新しいレストランを試すことをリコメンドします。
C1 noun /brɪm/

Brim

縁; ヘリ
Meaning
the projecting edge of a hat; the edge or lip of something
Example
The wide brim of his hat protected him from the scorching sun.
彼の帽子の広い縁は彼を焼けつくような太陽から守ってくれた。
C1 noun /ˈɡaɪ.zər/

geyser

間欠泉
Meaning
A natural hot spring that intermittently ejects a column of water and steam into the air.
Example
The geyser erupted, shooting water high into the sky.
そのガイザーが噴火し、水を空高く吹き上げました。
B2 noun /əˈnælədʒi/

analogy

類推
Meaning
A comparison between two things for the purpose of explanation or clarification.
Example
The teacher used the analogy of a tree to explain the structure of an essay.
先生はエッセイの構造を説明するために木の類推を使いました。
C2 noun /ˌkiː ˈviːv/

qui vive

警戒
Meaning
A state of alertness or vigilance.
Example
The guards were on the qui vive during the night.
警備員は夜間、警戒状態にありました。
A2 verb /ɪkˈspleɪn/

explain

説明する
Meaning
to make something clear or easy to understand by describing it in more detail
Example
The teacher explained the difficult concept to the students.
教師は生徒たちにその難しい概念を説明しました。
B2 verb /ˈmæk.sɪ.maɪz/

maximize

最大化する
Meaning
to increase something as much as possible
Example
The company aims to maximize its profits this year.
会社は今年、利益を最大化することを目指しています。
B2 adjective /hɪˈspænɪk/

hispanic

ヒスパニック / スペイン語を話す
Meaning
relating to Spain or Spanish-speaking countries, especially Latin America.
Example
She studies Hispanic culture and language.
彼女はヒスパニック文化と言語を学んでいます。
B2 noun /ɡɪə(r)/

gear

装備 / ギア
Meaning
Equipment or apparatus for a particular purpose; also a toothed wheel in machinery.
Example
The climber packed all his gear before starting the journey.
登山者は旅を始める前にすべてのギアをパックしました。
C2 adjective /laɪˈsɛnʃəs/

licentious

放蕩
Meaning
Lacking moral restraint; disregarding accepted rules of conduct.
Example
The novel was criticized for its licentious themes.
その小説は放蕩的なテーマで批判された。
C2 noun /ˈlɪtərdʒi/

liturgy

典礼
Meaning
A form or formulary according to which public religious worship is conducted.
Example
The priest followed the liturgy during the Sunday mass.
司祭は日曜日のミサで典礼に従いました。
C2 verb /dɪsˈmɛmbər/

dismember

切断する
Meaning
to cut or tear the limbs from a body; to divide into separate parts
Example
The king ordered his enemies to be dismembered.
王は敵を切り刻むよう命じました。
B2 adjective /ˌmɛtrəˈpɑːlɪtən/

metropolitan

大都市
Meaning
Relating to a large city, its surrounding areas, or its lifestyle.
Example
She moved to a metropolitan area for better job opportunities.
彼女はより良い仕事の機会のために大都市エリアに引っ越しました。
C2 noun /traɪst/

tryst

秘密の逢引
Meaning
a private romantic meeting between lovers
Example
They arranged a secret tryst in the park.
彼らは公園で秘密の逢引を手配した。
B2 noun /ɡaʊn/

Gown

ガウン
Meaning
a long dress, typically worn on formal occasions; a loose robe worn for comfort or in professional settings
Example
She looked elegant in her evening gown at the graduation ceremony.
彼女は卒業式でイブニングガウンを着てエレガントに見えた。
C1 verb /əˈpiːz/

appease

なだめる / 満たす
Meaning
to calm or pacify someone by meeting their demands
Example
The manager tried to appease the angry customer.
マネージャーは怒っている顧客をなだめようとしました。
B1 noun ˈstrætədʒi

strategy

戦略
Meaning
A plan of action designed to achieve a long-term or overall aim.
Example
The strategy ensured success.
その戦略は成功を保証しました。
C1 noun /ˈwʊd.ən ˈsæn.dəl/

Wooden sandal

木製サンダル
Meaning
a type of footwear made of wood, typically worn as traditional shoes
Example
She wore wooden sandals to the traditional ceremony.
彼女は伝統的な儀式で木製サンダルを履いていた。
C1 noun /ˈkoʊhɔːrt/

cohort

コホート
Meaning
A group of people with a shared characteristic, usually of the same age or with a common experience.
Example
The study tracked a cohort of students over ten years.
その研究は10年にわたり学生のコホートを追跡しました。
B2 adjective /hoʊˈlɪs.tɪk/

holistic

全体的な
Meaning
Understanding or analyzing something through a comprehensive, integrated whole perspective.
Example
A holistic approach to health considers both body and mind.
健康に対するホリスティックなアプローチは、体と心の両方を考慮に入れます。
A1 noun /ˈfɑːðər/

father

幸福
Meaning
A male parent of a child.
Example
His father taught him how to ride a bicycle.
彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、その幸せを隠せなかった。
B2 noun ˈsoʊʃəl rɪˌspɒnsəˈbɪləti

social responsibility

社会的責任
Meaning
The duty to act in ways that benefit society as a whole.
Example
Social responsibility should be part of the education curriculum.
社会的責任は教育課程の一部であるべきです。
C2 verb /ˈprɑː.məl.ɡeɪt/

promulgate

公布する
Meaning
To announce or make a law, decree, or idea officially known.
Example
The government promulgated new regulations on data privacy.
政府はデータプライバシーに関する新しい規則を公布しました。
A2 verb /rɪˈlæks/

relax

リラックスする
Meaning
to make or become less tense or anxious; to rest
Example
After a long day, she likes to relax with a good book.
長い一日の後で、彼女は良い本を持ってリラックスするのが好きです。
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。
C1 noun /ˈmaɪkrəʊˌklaɪmæt/

microclimate

ミクロクライメート
Meaning
The climate of a small, specific area that may differ from the general climate of the surrounding region, often influenced by local factors like terrain, vegetation, or buildings.
Example
A microclimate can have a significant impact on plant growth.
マイクロクライメートは植物の成長に重要な影響を与える可能性があります。
B2 noun /ɪkˈses/

Excess

過剰; 余分
Meaning
an amount of something that is more than necessary, permitted, or desirable
Example
The excess food from the party was donated to the local shelter.
パーティーからの余剰食料は地元のシェルターに寄付されました。
B1 noun /kəˈnuː/

Canoe

カヌー
Meaning
a narrow boat pointed at both ends and moved with a paddle
Example
They paddled their canoe down the peaceful stream.
彼らは穏やかな小川をカヌーで漕いだ。
B2 noun /ˈteɪ.lər/

Tailor

仕立て屋
Meaning
a person whose job is making and altering clothes
Example
The tailor measured him for a new suit.
仕立て屋は彼に新しいスーツのサイズを測りました。
A2 noun /ˈpoʊɪm/

poem

Meaning
a piece of writing that expresses ideas, feelings, or tells a story in a distinct form, often using rhyme or meter
Example
She wrote a beautiful poem for her mother.
彼女は母親のために美しい詩を書きました。
B2 verb /ɪnˈsɜːrt/

insert

挿入する
Meaning
to put or place something into something else
Example
Please insert the key into the lock.
鍵をロックに挿入してください。
B1 noun /ˈkætl/

cattle

幸せ
Meaning
large domesticated animals such as cows and bulls that are kept on a farm for their milk, meat, or hides
Example
The farmer owns a herd of cattle that graze near the river.
彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、自分の幸せを隠せませんでした。
C1 noun /ˌɪnsəˈfɪʃənsi/

insufficiency

不足
Meaning
The state of not being enough or not being adequate.
Example
The project failed due to the insufficiency of funds.
プロジェクトは資金不足のため失敗しました。
B2 noun /ˈsʌb.sɪ.di/

subsidy

補助金
Meaning
Financial assistance provided by government to reduce costs of goods or services.
Example
The government provides a fuel subsidy to control prices.
政府は価格を抑制するために燃料補助金を提供しています。
C2 noun /ˈsælvoʊ/

salvo

一斉射撃
Meaning
A simultaneous discharge of guns or release of bombs; a sudden outburst of cheers or applause.
Example
The soldiers fired a salvo to honor the fallen general.
兵士たちは倒れた将軍を讃えるために一斉射撃を行った。
C2 noun /ˈvaɪəl/

viol

古代の弦楽器の一種
Meaning
A stringed musical instrument of the Renaissance and Baroque periods, played with a bow and similar to but distinct from the violin family.
Example
The musician played an old viol in the chamber music concert.
ミュージシャンは室内楽のコンサートで古いヴィオールを演奏しました。
C1 adjective /ʌnˈkwes.tʃən.ə.bl̩/

Unquestionable

議論の余地がない; 確実な
Meaning
not able to be disputed or doubted; certain and beyond doubt
Example
Her honesty and integrity are unquestionable qualities.
彼女の誠実さと誠意は議論の余地がない特性です。
C2 verb /ˈfɜːrbɪʃ/

furbish

磨く
Meaning
to polish, renovate, or give a fresh look to something
Example
The workers furbished the old sword until it gleamed like new.
作業員たちは古い剣を磨き、それが新しいかのように輝くまでしました。
C1 noun /ˈhɒməˌfoʊn/

homophone

同音異義語
Meaning
A word that is pronounced the same as another word but differs in meaning, and often spelling.
Example
The words 'pair' and 'pear' are homophones.
「pair」と「pear」の単語は同音異義語です。
B2 noun /trænˈzækʃən/

transaction

取引
Meaning
an instance of buying or selling something; a business deal or exchange
Example
Every online transaction is recorded for security purposes.
すべてのオンライン取引はセキュリティ目的で記録されます。
C1 noun /ˈkælkjʊləs/

calculus

微積分
Meaning
A branch of mathematics concerned with rates of change and accumulation; also a hard mineral deposit in the body such as on teeth.
Example
Calculus is essential for advanced studies in physics and engineering.
微積分は物理学と工学の高度な研究に不可欠です。
C1 adjective /ˈpʌn.dʒənt/

Pungent

鋭い匂いのする
Meaning
sharp; strong-smelling; acrid;
Example
The pungent smell of garlic filled the kitchen.
にんにくの強い匂いが台所を満たした。
C1 adjective /ɪnˈedəbəl/

Inedible

食べられない
Meaning
not suitable or safe for eating; not edible
Example
The mushrooms were poisonous and completely inedible.
そのキノコは毒性があり、完全に食べられないものでした。
C1 adjective /ˈfɜːr.vənt/

fervent

情熱的な、熱心な
Meaning
having or showing intense passion or enthusiasm
Example
She gave a fervent speech about climate change.
彼女は気候変動について情熱的なスピーチを行った。
C2 noun /ˈfetiʃ/

fetich

フェティッシュ
Meaning
an object believed to have magical powers or to be inhabited by a spirit
Example
The villagers treated the statue as a powerful fetich.
村人たちはその像を強力なフェティッシュとして扱っていました。
A1 noun /kaʊ/

Cow

Meaning
a large farm animal kept for milk or meat
Example
The cow produces fresh milk every morning.
牛は毎朝新鮮なミルクを生産します。
B1 verb /bʌmp/

bump

衝突
Meaning
To hit something or someone by accident; to knock against something.
Example
He accidentally bumped into the door.
彼はドアに偶然ぶつかった。
C1 verb /rɪˈbʌf/

rebuff

拒絶する
Meaning
to reject or refuse in a sharp or abrupt way
Example
She rebuffed his invitation to dinner.
彼女はディナーの招待を断った。
C1 noun /ˈɪmɪnəns/

imminence

差し迫り、間近な状態
Meaning
the state of being about to happen
Example
The imminence of the storm forced people to take shelter.
嵐の差し迫りが人々を避難させることを強制した。
C1 adjective /raɪf/

rife

蔓延している
Meaning
widespread or common, often in a negative sense
Example
Corruption was rife in the old government system.
腐敗は古い政府制度に蔓延していた。
A1 noun /striːt/

street

通り
Meaning
a public road in a city or town, typically with buildings on one or both sides
Example
He walked down the street to the park.
彼は公園へ向かって通りを歩いていました。
B1 verb /tɛnd/

tend

傾向がある/世話をする
Meaning
To regularly behave in a particular way or to take care of something.
Example
She tends to wake up early in the morning.
彼女は朝早く起きる傾向があります。
C1 noun /ˈɑn.set/

Onset

開始; 始まり
Meaning
the beginning or early stages of something; the start of a medical condition
Example
The onset of winter brought heavy snowfall.
冬の開始は大雪をもたらしました。
A2 noun /ˈkrɒk.ə.daɪl/

Crocodile

ワニ
Meaning
a large reptile with a long mouth and sharp teeth that lives in rivers and lakes in hot countries
Example
The crocodile slowly moved through the murky water.
ワニはゆっくりと濁った水を進んでいました。
C1 verb /əˈdʒɔɪn/

adjoin

隣接する
Meaning
To be next to and joined with something.
Example
Their house adjoins the park.
彼らの家は公園に隣接しています。
C1 noun /wæɡ/

Wag

お調子者; いつも冗談を言って楽しむ人
Meaning
a humorous or playful person; someone who enjoys joking around
Example
The class wag always made everyone laugh with his clever jokes.
クラスのワグは、いつも賢い冗談でみんなを笑わせていた。
B2 adjective /ˈmɛtrɪk/

metric

メトリック
Meaning
Relating to the metric system of measurement; also, a standard of measurement used to assess performance.
Example
The company tracks success using clear performance metrics.
会社は明確なパフォーマンス指標を使用して成功を追跡しています。
C1 noun /ˈɔːrθədɑːksi/

orthodoxy

正統
Meaning
traditional or generally accepted beliefs and practices
Example
The religious leader defended the orthodoxy of the faith.
宗教指導者は信仰の正統性を守った。
C2 verb /ˌdɪskəˈmoʊd/

discommode

邪魔する
Meaning
To cause inconvenience or trouble to someone.
Example
I hope my request does not discommode you.
私のリクエストがあなたに不便をかけないことを願っています。
C1 verb /kənˈkɜːr/

concur

同意する
Meaning
To agree with someone or something.
Example
I concur with your opinion on this matter.
私はこの件に関してあなたの意見に同意します。
B2 adjective /ɪˈlɛktərəl/

electoral

選挙の
Meaning
related to elections or voting
Example
The electoral process in the country has been reformed in recent years.
その国の選挙プロセスは近年改革されました。
C2 noun /fez/

Fez

フェズ
Meaning
a cone-shaped red hat with a tassel, traditionally worn by men in some Middle Eastern countries
Example
The traditional costume included a red fez with a black tassel.
伝統的な衣装には、黒い房付きの赤いフェズが含まれていました。
C2 verb ˈɪnʌndeɪt

inundate

洪水で満たす、処理すべき事柄や人々で誰かまたは何かを圧倒する
Meaning
To flood; overwhelm someone or something with things or people to be dealt with
Example
The company was inundated with requests after the advertisement.
広告の後、会社はリクエストで圧倒されました。
C2 verb /ˌaʊtməˈnuːvər/

outmaneuver

巧妙に出し抜く
Meaning
to gain an advantage over an opponent by skillful or clever action
Example
The smaller company managed to outmaneuver its larger rival.
小さな会社は大きな競争相手を巧妙に出し抜くことに成功した。
B1 verb ɪnˈspaɪər

inspire

インスパイアする
Meaning
To fill someone with the urge or ability to do or feel something, especially creative or noble.
Example
Artemis seeks to inspire future generations.
アルテミスは未来の世代にインスパイアを与えようとしています。
B2 noun ˌsɛlf.kənˈtrəʊl

self-control

自己制御
Meaning
The ability to control one's emotions, behavior, and desires in order to obtain some reward, or avoid some punishment, typically in the longer term.
Example
Self-control is important for maintaining a balanced life.
自己制御はバランスの取れた生活を維持するために重要です。
C2 verb /əˈkɒst/

accost

強引に話しかける
Meaning
to approach and speak to someone boldly or aggressively
Example
The reporter was accosted by protesters outside the courthouse.
報道陣は裁判所の外で抗議者にアコストされた。
C2 adjective /ˈfiːbraɪl/

febrile

発熱の、興奮した
Meaning
having or showing the symptoms of a fever; or highly excitable or agitated
Example
The patient was in a febrile state with high temperature.
患者は高い温度の熱の状態にありました。
C2 adjective /ˈbæti/

batty

変わり者
Meaning
crazy or eccentric in behavior
Example
The old man down the street is a bit batty but harmless.
通りの古い男は少し変わり者だが、無害だ。
B2 noun /ˈspɛk.tə.kəl/

spectacle

ショー
Meaning
An impressive display or performance for viewers.
Example
The fireworks created a breathtaking spectacle in the night sky.
花火は夜空に壮大なショーを作り出しました。
C2 noun /ˌfɑːsfəˈrɛsəns/

phosphorescence

フォスフォレッセンス
Meaning
the property of emitting light without noticeable heat
Example
The deep-sea creatures displayed a beautiful phosphorescence.
深海の生物は美しいフォスフォレッセンスを示しました。
C2 noun /ˈɡændər/

Gander

オスガン
Meaning
male goose
Example
The gander protected his family from the approaching dog.
そのオスガンは、近づいてくる犬から家族を守りました。
B2 noun /sərˈkʌmfərəns/

circumference

円周
Meaning
the distance around the edge of a circle
Example
The teacher asked us to calculate the circumference of the circle.
先生は私たちに円周の長さを計算するように頼みました。
A2 adjective /ˈsɪr.i.əs/

Serious

真剣; 真面目; 重要;
Meaning
thoughtful; grave; requiring careful consideration; not joking
Example
This is a serious matter that needs immediate attention.
これは即座に注意が必要な真剣な問題です。
A2 verb /fərˈɡɪv/

forgive

許す
Meaning
to stop feeling angry or resentful toward someone; to pardon
Example
She decided to forgive him for his mistakes.
彼女は彼の間違いを許すことに決めました。
B2 noun /ˈdɛsɪməl/

decimal

十進法
Meaning
A number system based on 10; a number expressed in the base-10 system.
Example
The number 0.75 is a decimal.
0.75は十進法の数です。
C1 adjective ɪˈræt.ɪk

erratic

不規則
Meaning
Unpredictable and inconsistent; not even or regular in pattern or movement.
Example
His erratic behavior confused his colleagues.
彼のエラティックな行動は、同僚たちを混乱させました。
B1 noun /dəˈrɛktər/ or /daɪˈrɛktər/

director

監督
Meaning
a person who manages or oversees a company, department, or film
Example
The director gave final approval for the new movie script.
監督は新しい映画の脚本に最終承認を与えました。
A1 verb /ˈvɪzɪt/

visit

訪れる
Meaning
to go and see someone or somewhere; to pay a call
Example
We plan to visit the museum this weekend.
私たちは今週末に博物館を訪れる予定です。
C1 verb /deɪz/

daze

Meaning
to stun or confuse someone temporarily with a shock or surprise
Example
The bright lights dazed the runners as they entered the stadium.
C1 noun /ˈmænər/

manor

邸宅
Meaning
A large country house with lands; the main house of an estate.
Example
The old manor stood proudly on the hill for centuries.
古い邸宅は何世代にもわたって丘の上に誇らしげに立っていました。
A2 verb /ɪˈmædʒɪn/

imagine

想像する
Meaning
to form a mental image of; to believe something unreal to be true
Example
Can you imagine living in a different country?
あなたは違う国に住むことを想像できますか?
C2 noun /ɪmˌprɒb.əˈbɪl.ə.ti/

Improbability

不確実性
Meaning
the quality or state of being improbable; unlikely to be true or to happen
Example
The improbability of winning the lottery twice didn't stop her from buying tickets.
ロトで二回連続で当選する可能性の低さは、彼女がチケットを買うのを止めませんでした。
B2 noun ˈtreɪd.ɒf

trade-off

トレードオフ
Meaning
A situation where accepting one advantage means giving up another benefit.
Example
There is always a trade-off between price and quality.
価格と品質の間には常にトレードオフがあります。
C1 noun /ˈklæmər/

clamor

騒音
Meaning
a loud and confused noise, especially of people shouting insistently
Example
The clamor of the protesting crowd filled the square.
抗議する群衆の騒音が広場を埋め尽くした。
C2 noun /sʌnd raɪs/

Sunned rice

日干し米
Meaning
Rice that has been dried in the sun; parched rice
Example
The farmers spread the sunned rice on mats to dry completely.
農民たちは日干し米を完全に乾かすためにマットに広げました。
B2 noun/verb /ˈkɒmplɪmənt/

complement

補完
Meaning
something that completes or goes well with something; to add something that enhances or improves
Example
The scarf complements her outfit perfectly.
スカーフは彼女の服装を完璧に補完します。
B2 noun/verb /kəˈmjuː.tɪŋ/

commuting

通勤
Meaning
Regular travel to and from workplace, daily journey for work.
Example
He spends two hours commuting to work every day.
彼は毎日仕事に行くために2時間通勤します。