C2 noun /ˈfɔːrʃɔːr/

foreshore

海岸

Meaning

The part of the shore between the high and low tide marks

Example

Children were playing on the foreshore, collecting shells.

子供たちは海岸で遊んでいて、貝殻を集めていました。

C1 verb /ˈweɪvər/

waver

揺れる

Meaning

to become unsteady or indecisive; to hesitate or shake

Example

She began to waver in her decision to move abroad.

彼女は海外に引っ越す決断に揺れ始めた。

C1 noun /kənˈtɪnjuəm/

continuum

連続体

Meaning

A continuous sequence in which adjacent elements are not perceptibly different from each other, but the extremes are quite distinct.

Example

Life and death are often seen as part of the same continuum.

生と死はしばしば同じ連続体の一部と見なされます。

C2 verb /dɪˈtruːd/

detrude

下または外に押し出す

Meaning

To thrust or force something downward or outward.

Example

The violent waves detruded rocks from the cliff.

激しい波は崖から岩を押し出しました。

C2 noun /ˈmæn.li.nəs/

manliness

男らしさ

Meaning

The quality of being manly; courage, strength, and honor associated with men.

Example

His manliness was admired by his peers.

彼の男らしさは仲間たちに賞賛された。

B2 noun /ɪnˈtɜː.prə.tər/

Interpreter

通訳者; 翻訳者;

Meaning

a person who translates orally from one language into another; someone who explains meaning

Example

The international conference hired professional interpreters to translate speeches in real time.

国際会議は、スピーチをリアルタイムで翻訳するためにプロの通訳者を雇いました。

B2 noun /ˈænsestri/

ancestry

家系

Meaning

one’s family origins or lineage

Example

He is proud of his royal ancestry.

彼は自分の王室の家系を誇りに思っています。

C2 adjective /ˈɛksplɪkəbəl/

explicable

説明可能な

Meaning

able to be explained or understood

Example

His sudden anger was explicable given the stressful situation.

彼の突然の怒りは、ストレスの多い状況を考慮すれば説明可能だった。

A1 adverb /ˈɔːfən/

often

しばしば

Meaning

frequently, many times

Example

I often visit my grandparents on weekends.

私は週末にしばしば祖父母を訪れます。

A2 noun/verb /ˈsɜːrkəl/

circle

円

Meaning

a round shape; to move all the way around something

Example

The children sat in a circle.

子供たちは円形に座っていました。

A2 verb /dɪsˈkʌvər/

discover

発見する

Meaning

to find something for the first time

Example

Scientists discovered a new planet last year.

科学者たちは昨年新しい惑星を発見しました。

C2 noun /ˌɪmbəˈsɪləti/

imbecility

愚かさ

Meaning

Extreme foolishness, stupidity, or weakness of mind.

Example

The plan was abandoned due to its sheer imbecility.

その計画はその愚かさから放棄されました。

C2 noun /ˈɒbsɪkwiːz/

obsequies

葬儀儀式

Meaning

Funeral rites or ceremonies.

Example

The obsequies for the late leader drew thousands of mourners.

故リーダーの葬儀儀式には、数千人の弔問客が集まりました。

B2 verb /pəˈreɪd/

parade

パレードする, 公開する

Meaning

to march in a procession; to display publicly; to show off

Example

The soldiers paraded through the streets on Independence Day.

独立記念日に兵士たちが通りでパレードした。

C1 adjective ɪˈroʊ.ni.əs

erroneous

誤った、間違った

Meaning

Wrong; incorrect.

Example

His assumptions were completely erroneous.

彼の仮定は完全に誤っていた。

C2 noun /ˈrɛkluːsəri/

reclusory

隠遁場所

Meaning

A place for seclusion or retreat, especially for a recluse or hermit.

Example

The monk spent years in the reclusory away from society.

その僧侶は社会から離れた隠遁場所で数年を過ごしました。

C2 noun /ˈklaʊdˌbɜːrst/

cloudburst

突然の豪雨

Meaning

a sudden and very heavy rainfall

Example

The picnic was ruined by a sudden cloudburst.

ピクニックは突然の豪雨で台無しになった。

C1 verb /ɪnˈsjuː/

ensue

結果として起こる

Meaning

to happen as a result or consequence

Example

After the argument, silence ensued.

議論の後、沈黙が続いた。

B1 noun raɪts

rights

権利

Meaning

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

Example

The rights of people were prioritized.

人々の権利は優先されました。

C2 adjective /ˈblɪŋkəd/

blinkered

視野が狭い

Meaning

Having a limited or narrow outlook; unable or unwilling to consider other perspectives.

Example

His blinkered attitude stopped him from seeing the bigger picture.

彼の視野が狭い態度は、より大きな絵を見せなかった。

B2 adverb /ˈnoʊtəbli/

notably

目立って

Meaning

used to indicate something worthy of attention or significant

Example

She is notably talented in painting.

彼女は絵画で際立って才能があります。

C1 adjective /ˈdɪs.ə.plɪ.ner.i/

Disciplinary

懲戒的

Meaning

relating to discipline; intended to correct behavior

Example

The company took disciplinary action against the employee.

会社は従業員に対して懲戒措置を取りました。

C2 adjective /eɪˈsɛptɪk/

aseptic

無菌

Meaning

Free from contamination caused by harmful microorganisms; sterile.

Example

Surgeons must work in an aseptic environment to prevent infection.

外科医は感染を防ぐために無菌環境で作業しなければならない。

B2 noun /vɜːrs/

verse

詩句

Meaning

A line of writing in poetry; a section of a song or poem.

Example

She wrote a beautiful verse for the wedding ceremony.

彼女は結婚式のために美しい詩句を書きました。

B2 adjective /ˈɡræf.ɪk/

Graphic

グラフィック; 視覚的; 鮮明な;

Meaning

relating to visual design; vivid; clearly described;

Example

The graphic design was colorful and eye-catching.

グラフィックデザインはカラフルで目を引くものでした。

C2 noun /ˈklæŋər/

clangor

音、騒音

Meaning

A loud, resonant, and continuous noise, often metallic.

Example

The clangor of the church bells filled the town square.

教会の鐘の音が町の広場に響き渡った。

B2 adjective /rɪˈspek.tə.bəl/

Respectable

尊敬すべき

Meaning

worthy of respect; having good reputation; decent

Example

He comes from a respectable family in the community.

彼は地域社会の尊敬すべき家族から来ました。

B2 verb /wɛd/

wed

結婚する

Meaning

to marry someone; to enter into a marriage

Example

They decided to wed in a small ceremony by the beach.

彼らはビーチで小さな式を挙げることを決めました。

B2 noun /ˌriː.əˈʃʊr.əns/

Reassurance

安心

Meaning

comfort or confidence given to someone to remove their fears or doubts

Example

She needed reassurance that everything would be okay.

彼女はすべてがうまくいくことを確認するために安心が必要でした。

B2 noun ˌjuːtɪlaɪˈzeɪʃən

utilization

利用

Meaning

The action of making practical and effective use of something.

Example

Increased plastic utilization calls for better waste management.

プラスチックの利用増加は、より良い廃棄物管理を求めています。

B1 verb /kənˈsuːm/

consume

食べる, 飲む, 消費する

Meaning

to eat or drink; to use up; to destroy completely

Example

We consume a lot of water during summer.

私たちは夏にたくさんの水を消費します。

C2 noun /ˈlæŋɡər/

languor

倦怠

Meaning

A state of tiredness, inertia, or dreamy relaxation.

Example

The hot afternoon filled her with languor.

暑い午後は彼女を倦怠で満たしました。

C2 adjective /ˈpɪrɪk/

pyrrhic

ピリック勝利

Meaning

A victory won at such a great cost that it is almost equivalent to defeat.

Example

The general declared the battle a pyrrhic victory due to heavy losses.

将軍は大きな損失のため、この戦いをピリック勝利と宣言した。

B2 adverb /ɪnˈɛvɪtəbli/

inevitably

避けられない

Meaning

in a way that cannot be avoided or prevented

Example

Inevitably, the team faced challenges during the project.

避けられないことに、チームはプロジェクト中に挑戦に直面しました。

C1 verb /dɪˈmiːn/

demean

侮辱する

Meaning

to cause someone to lose dignity or respect

Example

The manager demeaned his employees with rude remarks.

マネージャーは粗野なコメントで社員を侮辱しました。

C2 noun /ˌfoʊ.nəˈlɑː.dʒi/

phonology

音韻論

Meaning

the study of the sound system of a language

Example

She is studying phonology to understand how sounds function in English.

彼女は英語で音がどのように機能するかを理解するために音韻論を勉強しています。

A2 adjective /meɪn/

main

主要な

Meaning

most important; chief in size, extent, or importance

Example

The main reason for his success is hard work.

彼の成功の主な理由は、努力したことです。

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。

B1 noun ˌdʒɛnəˈreɪʃənz

Generations

世代

Meaning

All of the people born and living at about the same time, regarded collectively.

Example

The family tree spans several generations.

家族の木は何世代にもわたる。

B2 noun /ˈsɪmptəm/

symptom

症状

Meaning

a sign or indication of something, especially of an illness

Example

Fever is a common symptom of the flu.

熱はインフルエンザの一般的な症状です。

B2 adjective /ˈlɛdʒəndɛri/

legendary

Meaning

remarkable enough to be famous; often used to describe something that is iconic or widely known

Example

The legendary musician performed in front of a packed stadium.

A1 adverb /təˈmɒroʊ/

Tomorrow

明日

Meaning

on the day after today; in the future

Example

Tomorrow we will visit the museum.

明日、私たちは博物館を訪れます。

C2 noun /juːˈdʒen.ɪks/

eugenics

優生学

Meaning

the study or practice of improving the genetic quality of the human population

Example

Eugenics has been criticized for its unethical applications in history.

優生学は歴史的にその非倫理的な応用について批判されてきました。

C1 noun /juːnəˈnɪməti/

Unanimity

全会一致

Meaning

complete agreement among all members of a group

Example

The committee reached unanimity on the new policy.

委員会は新しい方針について全会一致に達しました。

C1 adjective /ˈdwɪndlɪŋ/

dwindling

減少

Meaning

Gradually reducing in number, size, or strength.

Example

The villagers relied on dwindling water supplies.

村人たちは減少していく水の供給に依存していた。

C2 adjective /ˈbɪbjələs/

bibulous

酒好き

Meaning

Excessively fond of drinking alcohol.

Example

His bibulous habits worried his family.

彼の酒好きな習慣は家族を心配させた。

A1 noun /ˈæp.əl/

Apple

リンゴ

Meaning

a round fruit with red, green, or yellow skin and white flesh

Example

I eat an apple every day for breakfast.

私は毎朝、朝食にリンゴを食べます。

B2 adjective kəˈləʊ.ni.əl

colonial

植民地の

Meaning

Relating to or characteristic of a colony or colonialism, especially involving the control of one country by another.

Example

Colonial rule suppressed local governance.

植民地支配は地元の政府を抑圧した。

C1 verb /ɪmˈpɪndʒ/

impinge

影響を与える

Meaning

to have an effect or impact on something; to encroach or infringe

Example

The noise from the construction site impinges on our daily activities.

建設現場の音は私たちの日常的な活動に影響を与えます。

C1 noun /ˈkɒnsəl/

consul

領事 / 大使

Meaning

an official appointed by a government to live in a foreign city and protect its citizens and interests there

Example

The consul assisted travelers who lost their passports.

領事は、パスポートを失った旅行者を助けました。

B1 noun /ˈkɪŋdəm/

Kingdom

王国

Meaning

a country or territory ruled by a king or queen

Example

The kingdom was known for its rich culture and traditions.

その王国は豊かな文化と伝統で知られていた。

C1 noun ˌlɪb.ərˈeɪ.ʃən

liberation

解放

Meaning

The action of setting someone free from imprisonment, slavery, or oppression; release.

Example

Liberation movements inspired many countries.

解放運動は多くの国々に影響を与えました。

C1 verb /ˈhaɪtən/

heighten

高める

Meaning

to make or become greater in intensity or degree

Example

The announcement served to heighten the excitement in the room.

その発表は部屋の興奮を高めるために役立ちました。

C2 noun /ˈʃɑːrlətən/

charlatan

ペテン師

Meaning

a person who pretends to have knowledge or skills that they do not really possess; a fraud

Example

The so-called healer was exposed as a charlatan.

その自称治療師はペテン師として暴露された。

B2 adjective /ˈmɪstʃɪvəs/

Mischievous

いたずらな; おてんばな; わんぱくな

Meaning

playfully naughty; causing minor trouble; impish

Example

The mischievous child hid his sister's favorite toy.

いたずらな子供が姉のお気に入りのおもちゃを隠した。

C1 noun /ˌoʊvərprəˈdʌkʃən/

overproduction

過剰生産

Meaning

The act of producing more of something than is needed or can be consumed.

Example

The economic crisis was caused by the overproduction of goods.

経済危機は商品の過剰生産によって引き起こされた。

C1 adjective /ˌɪnəˈfɛnsɪv/

inoffensive

無害な

Meaning

Not likely to offend or provoke; harmless.

Example

His inoffensive remarks kept the conversation friendly.

彼の無害なコメントは会話を友好的に保ちました。

C2 noun /mɪlk raɪs/

Milk rice

おかゆ

Meaning

A sweet dessert made from rice cooked with milk and sugar

Example

My grandmother makes delicious milk rice for special occasions.

私の祖母は特別な機会においしいミルクライスを作ります。

C2 noun dɪsˈbɜːs.mənt

disbursement

支払い

Meaning

The payment of money from a fund.

Example

The company's disbursement of salaries was delayed.

会社の給与の支払いが遅れました。

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。

C1 adjective /ˈprevələnt/

Prevalent

蔓延している

Meaning

widespread; existing very commonly; generally occurring

Example

Smoking is still prevalent among teenagers despite health warnings.

健康警告にもかかわらず、喫煙は若者の間で依然として蔓延している。

C2 noun /ɡɜːrθ/

girth

胴回り

Meaning

the measurement around the middle of something, especially a person's waist or a tree trunk

Example

The tree's girth measured nearly five feet.

木の胴回りはほぼ5フィートでした。

B1 adjective /roʊˈmæn.tɪk/

Romantic

ロマンチック

Meaning

relating to love; idealistic; dreamy

Example

They enjoyed a romantic dinner by candlelight.

彼らはろうそくの光でロマンチックなディナーを楽しんでいました。

C1 verb /ˈmɪt.ɪ.ɡeɪt/

mitigate

軽減する

Meaning

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

Example

Proper planning can mitigate financial risks.

適切な計画は財務リスクを軽減できます。

B2 adjective /ˌɪnɪˈfɪʃənt/

Inefficient

非効率的

Meaning

not achieving maximum productivity; wasteful of time or resources

Example

The old computer system was inefficient and wasted a lot of time.

古いコンピュータシステムは非効率的で、多くの時間を無駄にしました。

C2 noun /mʌsk/

Musk

ムスク

Meaning

a strong-smelling substance secreted by certain animals, used in perfumes and traditional medicine

Example

The perfume contained natural musk that gave it an exotic fragrance.

その香水には天然のムスクが含まれており、エキゾチックな香りを与えました。

B2 noun /paʊtʃ/

pouch

ポーチ

Meaning

a small bag or pocket, often used to carry small items

Example

She kept her coins in a small leather pouch.

彼女は小さな革のポーチにコインを入れていました。

B2 adjective /kəmˈpoʊzd/

composed

冷静

Meaning

calm and in control of oneself; made up of or formed from

Example

He remained composed even under pressure.

彼はプレッシャーの下で冷静さを保ちました。

B2 noun /tækˈseɪʃən/

taxation

課税

Meaning

The system of imposing and collecting taxes.

Example

Taxation is necessary for funding public services.

課税は公共サービスの資金調達に必要です。

A2 noun /ˈblæŋ.kɪt/

Blanket

毛布

Meaning

a large piece of woolen or similar material used as a covering for warmth

Example

She wrapped herself in a warm blanket on the cold night.

彼女は寒い夜に暖かい毛布に包まれました。

C2 noun /ˈjɪərlɪŋ/

yearling

1歳の動物、特に馬

Meaning

an animal that is one year old, especially a horse

Example

The farmer sold the yearling at the livestock market.

農夫はそのイヤーリングを家畜市場で売りました。

B1 adjective /əˈʃeɪmd/

Ashamed

恥ずかしい

Meaning

feeling embarrassed or guilty because of one's actions

Example

He was ashamed of his poor performance.

彼は自分の悪い成績に恥ずかしさを感じていた。

B2 adjective /ˈstæt.ɪk/

static

静的

Meaning

Lacking in movement, action, or change; stationary.

Example

Static ideas hinder progress.

静的な考えは進展を妨げる。

B1 adjective /skɪld/

Skilled

熟練した

Meaning

having or showing the knowledge, ability, or training to perform certain activities or work well

Example

He is a skilled carpenter who can build beautiful furniture.

彼は美しい家具を作ることができる熟練した大工です。

B1 noun ɪnˈvestmənt

investment

投資

Meaning

The action or process of investing money for profit or material result.

Example

Investment in waste management infrastructure is essential.

廃棄物管理インフラへの投資は不可欠です。

C1 verb /weɪv/

waive

幸せ

Meaning

to refrain from insisting on or enforcing something, especially a right or claim

Example

She decided to waive her right to a lawyer.

彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、幸せを隠すことができませんでした。

C2 noun /ˈstrɪk.tʃər/

stricture

制限、批判

Meaning

a restriction or limitation; a critical remark

Example

The new law placed a severe stricture on free speech.

新しい法律は言論の自由に厳しい制限を課した。

C2 verb /bɪˈwɪtʃ/

bewitch

魅了する

Meaning

to enchant or fascinate someone as if by magic

Example

The dancer's performance bewitched the audience.

ダンサーのパフォーマンスは観客を魅了した。

A2 noun /hɪl/

Hill

小高い丘; 小山

Meaning

a naturally raised area of land, not as high or craggy as a mountain

Example

The children enjoyed rolling down the grassy hill behind their house during summer vacation.

子供たちは夏休みに家の裏の草むらの丘を転がるのが好きでした。

C1 verb /trænsˈɡrɛs/

transgress

Meaning

to go beyond the limits of a moral law, command, or boundary; to sin

Example

He apologized after realizing he had transgressed the community's rules.

B1 noun prɪˈven.ʃən

prevention

予防

Meaning

The action of stopping something from happening or arising.

Example

Prevention of fascism ensures democracy.

ファシズムの予防は民主主義を保証する。

C1 verb /sɪˈsiːd/

secede

脱退する

Meaning

To formally withdraw from a political or organizational union.

Example

Several states threatened to secede from the union.

いくつかの州は連邦から脱退すると脅迫した。

C1 noun /ɪˈlɪpsɪs/

ellipsis

省略記号

Meaning

The omission of words in a sentence, represented by three dots (...).

Example

The writer used an ellipsis to show that part of the quote was omitted.

作家は引用部分が省略されたことを示すために省略記号を使用しました。

C1 noun /ˈælkəmi/

alchemy

錬金術

Meaning

A medieval practice combining elements of chemistry and philosophy, aimed at transforming matter, especially turning base metals into gold.

Example

Medieval scientists devoted their lives to alchemy.

中世の科学者たちは命を錬金術に捧げました。

B1 noun /ˈpʌb.lɪ.ʃər/

Publisher

出版社

Meaning

a person or company that produces and distributes books, magazines, or newspapers

Example

The publisher decided to print 10,000 copies of the new novel.

出版社は新しい小説の10,000部を印刷することに決めました。

B1 adverb /ˈɡreɪtli/

greatly

非常に

Meaning

to a large extent or degree; very much

Example

She was greatly admired by her students.

彼女は生徒たちから非常に賞賛されました。

C2 noun /ˈɪntəˌkrɒpɪŋ/

intercropping

間作農業

Meaning

The agricultural practice of cultivating two or more crops simultaneously in the same field to maximize land use efficiency and improve soil health.

Example

Intercropping can help improve soil fertility and pest control.

間作農業は土壌の肥沃度と害虫管理の向上に役立ちます。

C2 noun /ˌproʊɪˈbɪʃənɪst/

prohibitionist

禁酒主義者

Meaning

A person who supports or advocates prohibition, especially of alcohol.

Example

The prohibitionist campaigned against the sale of liquor in the town.

禁酒主義者は町での酒の販売に反対するキャンペーンを行った。

C2 adjective /əbˈstrɛpərəs/

obstreperous

騒がしくて制御が難しい

Meaning

Noisy and difficult to control.

Example

The obstreperous students disrupted the class.

騒がしい学生たちが授業を妨害した。

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。

B1 noun /ˈvɪk.tɪm/

Victim

犠牲者

Meaning

a person who suffers harm, injury, or death as a result of an event or action

Example

The victim was taken to the hospital immediately.

犠牲者はすぐに病院に運ばれました。

C1 adjective sɪˈmæn.tɪk

semantic

言語における意味に関連する

Meaning

Related to meaning in language; concerning the interpretation of words and sentences.

Example

AI models use semantic analysis to understand context.

AIモデルはコンテキストを理解するためにセマンティック分析を使用します。

C1 adverb /əˈlɒft/

aloft

高く

Meaning

Up in or into the air; overhead.

Example

The kite was flying aloft in the clear sky.

凧は晴れた空に高く飛んでいた。

A2 noun /reɪt/

rate

レート

Meaning

the cost or price of something, or the amount at which something happens

Example

The rate of inflation is increasing every year.

インフレ率は毎年増加しています。

C1 adjective /priːˈɛmɪnənt/

preeminent

卓越した

Meaning

Surpassing all others; very distinguished in some way.

Example

She is a preeminent scientist in the field of genetics.

彼女は遺伝学の分野で卓越した科学者です。

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。

C1 noun /ˈɪnflʌks/

influx

流入

Meaning

A large arrival or flow of people or things.

Example

The city experienced an influx of tourists during the festival.

その都市は祭りの期間中に観光客の流入を経験しました。

C2 adjective /ˈnæti/

natty

おしゃれ

Meaning

Neat, stylish, and fashionable in appearance.

Example

He looked very natty in his new suit.

彼は新しいスーツでとてもおしゃれに見えた。

A2 noun /ˈplænɪt/

Planet

惑星

Meaning

a celestial body moving in an elliptical orbit around a star

Example

Mars is the fourth planet from the sun.

火星は太陽から数えて太陽系の4番目の惑星です。

C1 verb /priːˈɒkjʊpaɪ/

preoccupy

占める, 心を占める

Meaning

To dominate or engross the mind of someone to the exclusion of other thoughts.

Example

Worries about the future preoccupy him constantly.

未来についての心配が彼を常に占めている。

C1 noun /ˈstoʊəˌweɪ/

stowaway

密航者

Meaning

A person who hides on a ship, plane, or other vehicle in order to travel secretly without paying.

Example

The crew discovered a stowaway hiding in the cargo hold.

乗組員は貨物室に隠れている密航者を発見しました。

B1 adverb /ˈfɪzɪkəli/

physically

フィジカルに

Meaning

in a physical manner; relating to the body

Example

She is physically strong and healthy.

彼女はフィジカリーに強くて健康です。

B2 adjective /ˈdespərət/

Desperate

絶望的

Meaning

reckless; extremely urgent; critical

Example

The situation became desperate as water supplies ran out.

水の供給が尽きたとき、状況は絶望的になった。

C1 noun /ˈnɪkəl/

nickel

ニッケル

Meaning

a small coin, typically worth five cents in the United States

Example

He found a nickel on the ground.

彼は地面でニッケルを見つけた。

C1 noun /əˈkʌmplɪs/

accomplice

共犯者

Meaning

a person who helps another commit a crime

Example

The thief was arrested along with his accomplice.

泥棒は共犯者と一緒に逮捕されました。

B2 noun /ɡloʊb/

Globe

球形の物体；地球；地球の球形モデル

Meaning

a spherical or rounded object; the earth; a spherical model of the earth

Example

The teacher used a globe to show the students the locations of different countries.

先生は地球儀を使って、学生たちに異なる国々の位置を示しました。

B2 noun /ˈɔːɡən/

organ

臓器

Meaning

a part of the body that performs a specific function

Example

The heart is an important organ in the human body.

心臓は人間の体の重要な臓器です。

C1 noun /haʊnd/

Hound

猟犬

Meaning

a dog bred for hunting, typically having a keen sense of smell

Example

The bloodhound tracked the scent through the dense forest.

ブルッドハウンドは密な森の中で匂いを追跡しました。

C2 noun /əˈmʊr/

amour

秘密の愛

Meaning

A secret or illicit love affair.

Example

The novel tells the story of a forbidden amour between two characters.

その小説は、二人の登場人物の間の禁じられたアムールの物語を語っています。

C1 noun /ˈdaɪnəˌmoʊ/

dynamo

電気を発生させる機械; 大きなエネルギーと熱意を持つ人物

Meaning

A machine that generates electricity; a person with great energy and enthusiasm.

Example

She is the real dynamo behind the success of the company.

彼女は会社の成功の背後にある本物のダイナモです。

A2 noun /leɪk/

Lake

湖

Meaning

a large body of water completely surrounded by land

Example

The peaceful lake reflected the mountains in its calm waters.

静かな湖は、その穏やかな水の中に山々を映していた。

C2 verb /bɪˈdɛk/

bedeck

飾る

Meaning

to decorate or adorn something in a showy way

Example

The hall was bedecked with flowers for the wedding.

ホールは結婚式のために花で飾られました。

C1 noun /ˌpæn.əˈræm.ə/

panorama

パノラマビュー

Meaning

An unbroken view of the whole region surrounding an observer.

Example

From the hilltop, we enjoyed a breathtaking panorama of the city.

丘の頂上から、私たちは街の息をのむようなパノラマビューを楽しみました。

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 /viːˈnæləti/

venality

贈賄

Meaning

the quality of being open to bribery or corruption

Example

The scandal revealed the venality of several senior officials.

スキャンダルは、何人かの高官の贈賄を明らかにした。

C2 noun /ˌdaɪələˈtɪʃən/

dialectician

弁証法の専門家

Meaning

A person skilled in dialectic or logical argument.

Example

Socrates is often considered the greatest dialectician in history.

ソクラテスはしばしば歴史上最も偉大な弁証法の専門家と見なされます。

B2 noun

Kitchen garden

キッチンガーデン; キッチンの近くの庭

C1 noun ˌpriː.dɪs.pəˈzɪʃ.ən

predisposition

素因

Meaning

A natural tendency or inclination toward a particular behavior or condition.

Example

Genetic factors can influence a person's predisposition to diseases.

遺伝的要因は、病気に対する人の素因に影響を与える可能性があります。

B1 noun /ˈbɜː.nɪŋ/

burning

燃焼

Meaning

The process of combustion of inflammable materials producing heat and light and (typically) smoke.

Example

Burning garbage exacerbates air pollution.

ゴミを燃やすことは大気汚染を悪化させます。

C2 verb /əˈleɪ/

allay

和らげる

Meaning

to reduce the intensity of fear, worry, or pain; to calm

Example

The teacher tried to allay the students’ fears before the exam.

教師は試験前に生徒たちの恐怖を和らげようとしました。

B1 noun /ˈsæm.pəl/

Sample

サンプル

Meaning

a small part taken as an example of the whole; a specimen

Example

The doctor took a blood sample for testing.

医師はテストのために血液サンプルを取った。