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C2 noun /ˈfrɛs.koʊ/

fresco

フレスコ画
Meaning
A painting done rapidly in watercolor on wet plaster so that the colors penetrate the surface
Example
The church walls were decorated with beautiful frescoes.
教会の壁は美しいフレスコ画で飾られていました。
C2 noun /ˈkeɪ.nə.naɪt/

canaanite

カナン人
Meaning
a member of a people who lived in the ancient land of Canaan in the Middle East
Example
The Canaanites were known for their advanced trade networks.
カナアン人は先進的な貿易ネットワークで知られていました。
C1 noun /ˈpɛs.tɪ.saɪd ˈrɛz.ɪ.djuː/

pesticide-residue

農薬残留物
Meaning
Chemical remnants left over from pesticides used on crops or in soil.
Example
Excess pesticide-residue in food can be harmful to health.
食物中の農薬残留物が過剰だと健康に害を与える可能性があります。
B2 noun /ˈaʊtɪŋ/

outing

お出かけ
Meaning
a short trip or excursion, often for leisure or enjoyment
Example
They had a lovely outing at the beach last weekend.
彼らは先週末、ビーチで素晴らしいお出かけをしました。
A1 adjective/adverb /ˈoʊnli/

only

唯一
Meaning
without others; solely
Example
He is the only person who knows the secret.
彼はその秘密を知っている唯一の人です。
B2 adjective /rɪˈlaɪ.ənt/

reliant

依存している
Meaning
depending on someone or something for support
Example
The country is too reliant on imported goods.
その国は輸入品に依存しすぎている。
C2 noun /ˌɪməʊˈbɪləti/

immobility

不動
Meaning
The state of being unable to move.
Example
After the accident, she suffered from immobility in her legs.
事故の後、彼女は足の不動に苦しみました。
C2 verb /ˌkɒnvəˈlɛs/

convalesce

病気や治療後に健康と体力を回復すること
Meaning
to recover health and strength after illness or medical treatment
Example
After the surgery, she spent several weeks convalescing at home.
手術後、彼女は家で数週間回復しました。
C1 verb /ˈprɒfəsaɪ/

prophesy

予言する
Meaning
to state or predict that something will happen in the future, especially as if divinely inspired
Example
The monk prophesied that peace would return to the land.
その僧侶は平和がこの地に戻ると予言した。
C1 noun /ˈbeɪ.zəl siːdz/

Basil Seeds

バジルシード
Meaning
small black seeds from the basil plant, often used in drinks and desserts
Example
I added basil seeds to my lemonade for a refreshing drink.
私はレモネードにバジルシードを加えて、さっぱりとした飲み物を作りました。
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 noun /bɛk/

beck

合図 / 小川
Meaning
a gesture of beckoning; a small stream or brook (chiefly Northern English)
Example
The servant came at his master's beck and call.
召使いは主人の合図に即座に来ました。
A2 adverb /ˈprɒb.ə.bli/

Probably

おそらく
Meaning
almost certainly; very likely; in all likelihood
Example
He will probably arrive late tonight.
彼はおそらく今夜遅れて到着するでしょう。
B1 noun truː ˌɛdjuˈkeɪʃən

true education

真の教育
Meaning
Genuine learning that develops both mind and character.
Example
True education builds a noble and beautiful life.
真の教育は高貴で美しい人生を築きます。
C1 noun /ˈpɔːr.kjə.paɪn/

Porcupine

ヤマアラシ
Meaning
a large rodent with defensive spines or quills on its body
Example
The porcupine raised its quills when threatened.
ヤマアラシは脅威を感じると針を立てた。
B2 noun /ˌhɪp.əˈpɒt.ə.məs/

Hippopotamus

カバ
Meaning
a large, mostly herbivorous mammal that lives in and around water in Africa
Example
The hippopotamus spends most of its day in the water.
カバは一日のほとんどを水の中で過ごします。
C1 verb /ˈstoʊnwɔːl/

stonewall

妨害する
Meaning
To delay or block progress by refusing to cooperate or answer
Example
The witness tried to stonewall during the investigation.
証人は調査中にストーンウォールしようとしました。
C1 noun /ˈɑːnkɔːr/

encore

アンコール
Meaning
An additional performance demanded by an audience at the end of a show.
Example
The band returned to the stage for an encore.
バンドはアンコールのためにステージに戻った。
B2 noun ˈɛmpəθi

empathy

共感
Meaning
The ability to understand and share the feelings of another person.
Example
Empathy helps students connect with society.
共感は学生が社会とつながるのを助けます。
B2 verb /ˈrʌm.bəl/

rumble

幸せ
Meaning
to make a continuous deep, resonant sound
Example
Thunder rumbled in the distance.
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。
C1 adjective /ˈfjuː.dəl/

feudal

封建的
Meaning
relating to the system of feudalism, a medieval social system based on land ownership and obligations
Example
The castle is a remnant of the feudal era.
城は封建時代の遺物です。
B1 noun /ˈmeʒərmənt/

measurement

測定
Meaning
the size, length, or amount of something, as determined by measuring
Example
The tailor took my waist measurement before stitching the suit.
仕立て屋はスーツを縫う前に私のウエストの測定を取りました。
B2 noun /ˌveəriˈeɪʃən/

Variation

変動; バリエーション; 条件や量の違い
Meaning
a change or difference in condition, amount, or level; a different or distinct form or version of something
Example
There was a significant variation in temperature throughout the day.
1日の間に気温に顕著なバリエーションがありました。
C2 noun /ˈbriːtʃɪz/

Breeckes

膝丈パンツ
Meaning
knee-length trousers; short pants
Example
He wore riding breeches for the equestrian event.
彼は馬術イベントのために膝丈パンツを履いていました。
C1 adjective /dɪsˈhɑːrtənd/

Disheartened

落胆した
Meaning
discouraged; feeling dejected; losing hope or confidence
Example
She felt disheartened after failing the exam twice.
彼女は試験に2回失敗した後、落胆していました。
C1 noun əˈniː.mi.ə

anemia

貧血
Meaning
A condition in which there is a deficiency of red blood cells or hemoglobin in the blood.
Example
Genetic therapy addresses anemia effectively.
遺伝子治療は貧血を効果的に治療します。
C1 noun /ˈsɪtəˌdɛl/

citadel

要塞
Meaning
A fortress protecting or dominating a city.
Example
The ancient citadel stood guard over the town for centuries.
古代の要塞は何世代にもわたり町を守っていた。
C1 noun ˈeʃ.ə.lɒn

echelon

階層、ランク、段階
Meaning
A level or rank in an organization, a profession, or society.
Example
He climbed to the upper echelon of the corporate world.
彼は企業の世界の上級レベルに登りつめました。
B2 adjective /ˈθɔːtˌproʊvɪkɪŋ/

thought-provoking

考えさせる
Meaning
stimulating careful consideration or thought
Example
The movie was deeply thought-provoking and left a lasting impression.
その映画は深く考えさせられ、永続的な印象を残しました。
B2 noun /ˈtɔːtʃər/

torture

拷問
Meaning
the action or practice of inflicting severe pain on someone as a punishment or to force them to do something
Example
He was subjected to torture during the interrogation.
彼は尋問中に拷問を受けました。
B2 noun /sɛnˈseɪʃən/

Sensation

感覚 / センセーション
Meaning
a physical feeling or perception resulting from something that happens to or comes into contact with the body; a widespread reaction of interest and excitement
Example
The new singer became an overnight sensation.
新しい歌手は一夜にしてセンセーションとなった。
C2 noun /ˈbɛvi/

bevy

群れ, グループ
Meaning
A large group of people or things of a particular kind.
Example
A bevy of swans floated on the lake.
一群の白鳥が湖を泳いでいた。
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。
B2 verb /ɪkˈsiːd/

exceed

超える
Meaning
to go beyond a limit or expectation
Example
The athlete exceeded everyone's expectations by winning the gold medal.
アスリートは金メダルを獲得することで皆の期待を超えました。
A2 adjective /ˈsʌðərn/

southern

南の
Meaning
located in or facing the south; southern regions
Example
She moved to a southern city for work.
彼女は仕事のために南の都市に引っ越した。
C1 noun /mɪˈtrɒp.ə.lɪs/

Metropolis

大都市
Meaning
A very large city, especially the main city of a country or region
Example
New York is a bustling metropolis with millions of residents.
ニューヨークは数百万の住民が住む賑やかな大都市です。
C1 adverb /əˈkjuːtli/

acutely

鋭く
Meaning
in a sharp, intense, or severe way; with keen awareness
Example
She was acutely aware of the risks involved.
彼女はその危険性を鋭く認識していた。
B2 verb /stɪtʃ/

stitch

幸せ
Meaning
to sew with needle and thread; to join pieces of fabric
Example
She will stitch the torn dress carefully.
彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、幸せを隠せなかった。
C2 noun /ˈɔːɡjʊri/

augury

前兆
Meaning
A sign or omen that is believed to predict future events.
Example
The dark clouds were seen as an augury of an approaching storm.
暗い雲は近づいている嵐の前兆として見られた。
B1 noun /kəˌmjunɪˈkeɪʃən/

communication

コミュニケーション
Meaning
The act or process of using words, sounds, signs, or behaviors to express or exchange information or to express your ideas, thoughts, feelings, etc.
Example
Effective communication is crucial for any successful project.
効果的なコミュニケーションは、どんな成功したプロジェクトにも不可欠です。
C2 adjective /ˈɒfɪʃ/

offish

無愛想
Meaning
Unfriendly, distant, or reserved in manner.
Example
He seemed offish at the party and avoided most conversations.
彼はパーティーで無愛想に見え、大半の会話を避けていました。
C1 adjective /rɪˈsɛsɪv/

recessive

潜性
Meaning
In genetics, relating to a trait that is expressed only when two copies of the gene are present.
Example
Blue eye color is often a recessive trait.
青い目の色はしばしばリセシブな特徴です。
C2 noun /mæn əv wɔːr/

Man of war

戦艦
Meaning
a warship; a naval vessel equipped with weapons for warfare
Example
The man of war sailed across the ocean to defend the coast.
戦艦は海を越えて、海岸を守るために進んだ。
C1 verb /ˈvæŋkwɪʃ/

vanquish

打ち負かす
Meaning
to defeat thoroughly, especially in battle or competition
Example
The army vanquished its enemies with superior strategy.
軍隊は優れた戦略で敵を打ち負かしました。
A2 noun /sænd/

sand

幸せ
Meaning
Small loose grains of crushed rock, found on beaches and deserts.
Example
Children built castles out of sand on the beach.
彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、幸せを隠せなかった。
C1 noun /ˈwɛlˌduːər/

well-doer

善行者
Meaning
A person who does good deeds; a benefactor.
Example
The community praised the well-doer for his charity.
コミュニティはその善行者を称賛しました。
B2 verb ম্যানিফেস্ট

manifest

現れる
Meaning
To show or demonstrate clearly; to become evident or apparent.
Example
Symptoms of De Quervain's Syndrome may manifest after prolonged phone use.
デ・クエルヴァイン症候群の症状は、長時間の携帯電話使用後に現れることがあります。
B2 verb /roʊm/

roam

歩き回る
Meaning
to walk or travel without a specific destination; to wander
Example
Wild animals roam freely in the forest.
野生動物は森の中を自由に歩き回っています。
C1 adverb /ɪnˈvɜːrs.li/

Inversely

逆に; 反対に
Meaning
in a way that is opposite or contrary; in reverse order or manner
Example
The price of goods is inversely related to their availability in the market.
商品の価格は市場での入手可能性に逆に関連しています。
B2 noun /ˈsɪɡ.nə.tʃər/

Signature

署名
Meaning
a person's name written in their own handwriting as identification or authorization
Example
Please put your signature at the bottom of the document.
ドキュメントの下部に署名をしてください。
C1 adjective /ɪɡˈzæktɪŋ/

exacting

厳格な
Meaning
demanding a lot of effort, attention, or precision
Example
She is known for her exacting standards in design.
彼女はデザインにおける厳格な基準で知られています。
C1 verb /ˈdʒʌmbəl/

jumble

混ぜる
Meaning
to mix things together in a confused or untidy way
Example
Don't jumble all the papers together in one pile.
すべての書類を一つの山に混ぜないでください。
B2 noun/verb /preɪ/

prey

Meaning
an animal hunted by another for food; to hunt and feed on
Example
Lions prey on zebras in the wild.
C2 noun /əˈɡrɒnəmi/

agronomy

農業学
Meaning
The science and practice of soil management and crop production, focusing on the principles of plant and soil science to optimize agricultural productivity.
Example
Agronomy focuses on soil management and crop production.
農業学は土壌管理と作物生産に焦点を当てています。
A1 noun /dʒuˈlaɪ/

July

7月
Meaning
the seventh month of the year in the Gregorian calendar
Example
July is often the hottest month of the year.
7月は一年で最も暑い月の一つです。
A1 noun /ˈwɪn.doʊ/

Window

Meaning
an opening in a wall fitted with glass to let in light and air
Example
Please open the window for fresh air.
新鮮な空気のために窓を開けてください。
C2 noun /ˌɒpəˈrɛtə/

operetta

軽いオペラ
Meaning
a short opera with light and humorous themes
Example
The theater staged a famous operetta by Gilbert and Sullivan.
劇場はギルバートとサリヴァンの有名な軽いオペラを上演しました。
C2 noun /ˈveɪnɡlɔːri/

vainglory

虚栄心
Meaning
Excessive vanity or boastfulness about one's achievements.
Example
His speech was filled with vainglory and self-praise.
彼のスピーチは虚栄心と自己賛美で満ちていた。
C2 verb /ˈwaŋɡl/

wangle

巧妙に何かを達成する
Meaning
To achieve something by clever or sometimes dishonest persuasion or trickery.
Example
He wangled a free ticket to the concert.
彼はコンサートの無料チケットを巧妙に手に入れた。
B2 noun ədˈvɑːns.mənt

advancement

進歩
Meaning
The process of promoting or moving forward; development or improvement in a particular area.
Example
Technological advancement shapes the future.
技術的進歩は未来を形作る。
A2 adjective /ˈdɜː.ti/

Dirty

汚い; よごれた; 不快な; 道徳的に堕落した
Meaning
not clean; covered with dirt; unpleasant; morally corrupt
Example
The kitchen was dirty after cooking.
料理後、台所は汚かった。
C1 noun /ˈdʒʊərər/

juror

陪審員
Meaning
a member of a jury who is chosen to hear evidence in a legal case and help make a decision
Example
The juror listened carefully to the witness’s testimony.
陪審員は証人の証言を慎重に聞きました。
C2 noun /ˈdaɪəˌdɛm/

diadem

王冠
Meaning
A crown or headband worn as a symbol of royalty or authority.
Example
The queen wore a glittering diadem at the coronation.
女王は戴冠式で輝く王冠を身に着けていました。
C2 noun /ˈbrɒŋkəs/

bronchus

気管支
Meaning
either of the two main branches of the trachea that lead directly into the lungs
Example
The left bronchus carries air into the left lung.
左気管支は左肺に空気を運びます。
B2 adjective /ˈrændəm/

Random

ランダム
Meaning
without pattern or predetermined order; happening by chance
Example
She selected a random book from the library shelf.
彼女は図書館の棚からランダムに本を選びました。
B2 noun ɑːmd ˈkɒn.flɪkt

armed conflict

武装紛争
Meaning
A contest of armed forces; warfare between opposing military forces.
Example
Armed conflict resulted in widespread devastation.
武装紛争は広範な破壊を引き起こしました。
B2 noun /dɪˈpen.dəns/

Dependence

依存
Meaning
the state of relying on or needing someone or something for support; addiction
Example
His dependence on technology made it difficult for him to work without internet.
テクノロジーへの依存がインターネットなしでは仕事を困難にした。
B1 adjective /def/

Deaf

耳が聞こえない; 聴覚障害がある
Meaning
unable to hear; having a hearing impairment
Example
The deaf child learned to communicate using sign language.
そのろうの子供は手話を使ってコミュニケーションを学びました。
C2 adjective /ɪnˈvaɪələbl/

inviolable

侵害できない
Meaning
never to be broken, dishonored, or violated
Example
Human rights are considered inviolable in modern democracies.
人権は現代の民主主義において侵害できないと見なされています。
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。
B2 noun/verb /ˈpriːfɪks/

prefix

接頭辞; 前に何かを追加する
Meaning
a word, letter, or number placed before another; as a verb, to add something in front of something else
Example
Developers often prefix variables with an underscore.
開発者はしばしば変数にアンダースコアをプレフィックスとして追加します。
C2 noun /ˈvɔːdəvɪl/

vaudeville

ボードヴィル
Meaning
A type of entertainment popular in the early 20th century, featuring a mixture of comedy, song, dance, and variety acts.
Example
The vaudeville show included comedians, magicians, and dancers.
ボードヴィルショーにはコメディアン、マジシャン、ダンサーが含まれていました。
B1 verb rɪˈdjuːst

reduced

減らす
Meaning
Make smaller or less in amount, degree, or size.
Example
Singapore has reduced plastic usage significantly.
シンガポールはプラスチックの使用を大幅に減らしました。
C1 adjective /ˈevər ˈlæstɪŋ/

Ever-lasting

永遠の; 永続的な;
Meaning
eternal; permanent; enduring forever
Example
Their love is ever-lasting and will never fade.
彼らの愛は永遠で、決して色あせることはありません。
C2 adjective /ˈeɪ.li.ə.nə.bəl/

alienable

譲渡可能
Meaning
Able to be transferred or surrendered, usually referring to rights or property.
Example
Property rights are alienable and can be sold or transferred.
財産権は譲渡可能で、売却または転送できます。
B2 adjective /ˈdʒuːsi/

juicy

ジューシー
Meaning
Full of juice; succulent; also used to describe something exciting or scandalous.
Example
The steak was so juicy that it melted in my mouth.
ステーキはとてもジューシーで、口の中で溶けました。
C1 noun /ˈsɪn.ɪˌsɪz.əm/

cynicism

シニシズム
Meaning
An inclination to believe that people are motivated purely by self-interest; skepticism.
Example
His cynicism made it hard for him to trust anyone.
彼のシニシズムは、誰かを信頼するのを難しくしていた。
A1 noun /ˈiːv.nɪŋ/

evening

夕方
Meaning
the part of the day between afternoon and night
Example
We went for a walk in the cool evening.
私たちは涼しい夕方に散歩に行きました。
C1 noun /əˈlɜːrtnəs/

alertness

警戒心
Meaning
the state of being mentally aware and quick to notice or respond; vigilance
Example
The driver maintained a high level of alertness during the long journey.
運転手は長い旅の間、高い警戒心を保った。
C1 noun/verb /sleɪt/

slate

スレート / 予定する
Meaning
a fine-grained rock used for roofing or writing; to schedule or designate for a task
Example
The meeting is slated for next Monday.
ミーティングは次の月曜日に予定されています。
C2 noun /ˌmɑːhəˈrɑːdʒə/

maharaja

マハラジャ
Meaning
A great king, especially a ruler of one of the principal states in India.
Example
The maharaja lived in a grand palace surrounded by gardens.
マハラジャは庭園に囲まれた豪華な宮殿に住んでいました。
A1 verb /wɪn/

win

勝つ
Meaning
to be successful or victorious in a contest or competition
Example
Our team will win the championship.
私たちのチームはチャンピオンシップで勝つでしょう。
C1 verb /dɪˈbɑːr/

debar

禁止する
Meaning
To officially prevent someone from doing something.
Example
He was debarred from entering the competition due to cheating.
彼は不正行為のため競技への参加が禁止されました。
B2 noun /ˈkloʊʒər/

closure

閉鎖
Meaning
the action or process of closing something, or the sense of finality or resolution.
Example
The closure of the company left many employees without jobs.
会社の閉鎖により、多くの従業員が職を失いました。
C2 adjective /ˈpɛnɪtrəbl/

penetrable

通過可能な
Meaning
Capable of being passed through or entered.
Example
The thin wall was easily penetrable.
薄い壁は簡単に通過可能でした。
C1 verb /əˈbeɪt/

abate

減少する
Meaning
to become less intense or widespread
Example
The storm began to abate after midnight.
嵐は真夜中に弱まり始めました。
B2 adjective /ˈtrædʒɪk/

Tragic

悲劇的な
Meaning
very sad; involving death or extreme suffering
Example
The plane crash was a tragic accident.
飛行機事故は悲劇的な事故でした。
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 noun /ˈbiːlaɪn/

beeline

一直線
Meaning
a straight, direct route to a destination
Example
He made a beeline for the food table as soon as he entered the party.
彼はパーティーに入ったとたん、食べ物のテーブルに直行しました。
C2 noun (plural) /ˈlɪniəmənts/

lineaments

顔の特徴
Meaning
The features or distinctive characteristics of the face or body.
Example
The lineaments of his face were sharp and stern.
彼の顔の特徴は鋭くて厳しかった。
C2 noun /ˈmɒdɪkəm/

modicum

少しの量
Meaning
a small or moderate amount of something, especially something valuable or desirable
Example
She showed a modicum of patience during the long meeting.
長い会議の間、彼女は少しの忍耐を見せました。
C2 adjective /ˈklɛmənt/

clement

温和な / 慈悲深い
Meaning
mild or merciful; describing weather as mild and pleasant
Example
The prisoners hoped for a clement judge.
囚人たちは温和な裁判官を望んでいた。
C1 noun /ˈmædʒɪstreɪt/

magistrate

裁判官
Meaning
A civil officer who administers the law, often with limited judicial authority.
Example
The magistrate presided over the minor criminal case.
裁判官は軽犯罪の事件を審理しました。
C1 verb /ˈsaɪdˌtræk/

sidetrack

気を散らす
Meaning
To distract from the main subject or activity.
Example
She was sidetracked by an unexpected phone call.
彼女は予期しない電話で気を取られた。
C2 noun /dɪˈmʌrɪdʒ/

demurrage

デマレッジ
Meaning
a charge payable to the owner of a ship or vehicle for not loading or unloading on time
Example
The company had to pay demurrage for delaying the unloading of goods.
会社は荷物の荷降ろしの遅れでデマレッジを支払わなければならなかった。
B1 adjective /ˈfluː.ənt/

Fluent

流暢; 熟練
Meaning
able to speak a language easily and accurately; flowing smoothly and gracefully
Example
She is fluent in three languages including English and French.
彼女は英語とフランス語を含む3つの言語に堪能です。
C1 noun /ˈæd.vənt/

advent

到来
Meaning
The arrival of a notable person, thing, or event.
Example
The advent of the internet changed the way people communicate.
インターネットの到来は人々のコミュニケーション方法を変えました。
C1 adjective/noun /fəˈrɛns.ɪk/

forensic

犯罪や法的問題に適用される科学的分析
Meaning
Scientific analysis applied to criminal or legal matters
Example
Forensic experts analyze cybercrimes using advanced tools.
法医学の専門家は、先進的なツールを使用してサイバー犯罪を分析します。
A2 noun /dɒl/

doll

人形
Meaning
a small toy resembling a human figure, especially for children
Example
The little girl hugged her favorite doll tightly.
小さな女の子はお気に入りの人形をしっかり抱きしめました。
C1 noun /ɔːˈrɔːrə/

aurora

オーロラ
Meaning
A natural display of lights in the sky, usually seen in polar regions.
Example
We traveled to Norway to see the northern aurora.
私たちはノルウェーに行き、北極のオーロラを見ました。
A2 noun /stoʊn/

stone

Meaning
a hard, naturally occurring mineral material found in the earth
Example
He threw a stone into the lake.
彼は湖に石を投げました。
C1 noun /ˈspɛkjʊˌleɪtər/

speculator

投機家
Meaning
A person who forms theories without evidence, or invests in assets hoping for profit.
Example
The real estate speculator bought land hoping its value would rise.
不動産投機家は、土地の価値が上がることを期待して土地を購入しました。
B2 noun məˈtæb.əl.ɪ.zəm

metabolism

新陳代謝
Meaning
The chemical processes that occur within a living organism in order to maintain life.
Example
Exercise boosts metabolism and burns calories.
運動は新陳代謝を促進し、カロリーを燃焼します。
C1 noun ziːl

zeal

熱意
Meaning
Great energy or enthusiasm in pursuit of a cause or objective; passion.
Example
She approached the project with great zeal and determination.
彼女は大きな熱意と決意でそのプロジェクトに取り組んだ。
C2 noun /ˌɔːskʌlˈteɪʃən/

auscultation

聴診
Meaning
The act of listening to internal sounds of the body, typically using a stethoscope.
Example
The doctor performed auscultation to check the patient’s lungs.
医者は患者の肺を調べるために聴診を行いました。
C2 adjective /rɪˈmjuːnərətɪv/

remunerative

利益がある
Meaning
Financially rewarding or profitable.
Example
He chose a remunerative career in medicine.
彼は医学の中で利益のあるキャリアを選びました。
C2 adverb /ˈwɪtɪŋli/

wittingly

意図的に
Meaning
Consciously and intentionally; on purpose.
Example
He wittingly withheld information from the police.
彼は意図的に警察に情報を隠した。
A2 noun, verb /fɔːrm/

form

形 / フォーム
Meaning
the shape or structure of something; to bring something into existence
Example
Students filled out the registration form.
学生たちは登録フォームを記入しました。
C2 noun /əˈkwaɪərmənt/

acquirement

取得; 習得
Meaning
the act of acquiring something; something that has been acquired, especially a skill or possession
Example
Language proficiency is an important acquirement for global careers.
語学力はグローバルなキャリアにとって重要な取得です。
C1 noun ˌfɔːtɪfɪˈkeɪʃn

fortification

要塞化
Meaning
A defensive wall or other reinforcement built to strengthen a place against attack.
Example
The fortifications protected the city.
要塞化は都市を守った。
C2 noun /ˈændaɪərn/

andiron

木材を支える金属製のスタンド
Meaning
a metal support used in a fireplace to hold logs
Example
The logs rested on the andirons in the old fireplace.
古い暖炉のアンダイロンの上に木材が置かれていた。
B1 noun /məˈtɪəriəl/

Material

素材; 布; 物質
Meaning
The matter from which a thing is or can be made; fabric or cloth
Example
The building was constructed using the finest materials available.
その建物は、最良のマテリアルを使用して建てられました。
C1 noun /ˈvɜː.tɪ.kəl ˈfɑː.mɪŋ/

vertical farming

垂直農業
Meaning
The practice of growing crops in vertically stacked layers, often incorporating controlled-environment agriculture.
Example
Vertical farming ensures maximum space utilization in urban areas.
垂直農業は都市部で最大のスペース活用を確保します。
C2 adjective /ɪnˈsɪpɪd/

insipid

味気ない
Meaning
lacking flavor, interest, or excitement; dull
Example
The soup was insipid and needed more seasoning.
スープは味気なく、もっと調味料が必要でした。
B2 adjective /ˈdʒʌm.boʊ/

Jumbo

非常に大きい; 巨大
Meaning
exceptionally large; enormous; gigantic
Example
The jumbo jet was delayed at the airport.
ジャンボジェットは空港で遅れました。
B2 noun /ˈkʌt.lət/

Cutlet

カツレツ
Meaning
a small piece of meat, especially veal or lamb, for frying or grilling
Example
She served delicious chicken cutlets for dinner.
彼女は夕食に美味しいチキンカツレツを出しました。
C1 adjective /ˈɔːrθədɑːks/

orthodox

Meaning
conforming to traditional beliefs or practices
Example
He comes from a very orthodox family.
C2 noun /ˈpɪkəloʊ/

piccolo

小さなフルート
Meaning
a small flute, higher in pitch than the regular flute
Example
She played a lively tune on the piccolo during the concert.
彼女はコンサートでピッコロを使って活気のあるメロディを演奏しました。
B2 noun /kənˈdʒes.tʃən/

congestion

渋滞
Meaning
A situation in which a place is too blocked or crowded, causing difficulties.
Example
Urban congestion leads to longer travel times.
都市の渋滞は、旅行時間を長くする原因です。
A2 noun /ˈreɪl.weɪ/

Railway

鉄道
Meaning
a track made of steel rails along which trains run; a system of tracks with trains, stations, and other facilities
Example
The railway connects major cities across the country.
鉄道は国内の主要な都市を結んでいます。
C2 noun /ˌfrɪdʒɪˈdɛːriəm/

frigidarium

冷水浴場
Meaning
a large cold pool in ancient Roman baths used for cooling off after hot baths
Example
The ruins of the Roman frigidarium are still visible today.
ローマのフリジダリウムの遺跡は今日でも見ることができます。