C2 noun /ˈɡɑːrɡɔɪl/

gargoyle

石の彫刻（グロテスクな形）

Meaning

A carved stone figure, often of a grotesque creature, on a building, typically used as a spout to carry water away.

Example

The ancient cathedral had gargoyles on every corner.

古代の大聖堂には、すべての角にガーゴイルがありました。

C1 verb /ˈstaɪfl/

stifle

抑える

Meaning

to prevent or restrain an action, idea, or emotion; to suffocate

Example

She tried to stifle a laugh during the serious meeting.

彼女は真剣な会議中に笑いを抑えようとしました。

C1 verb /əˈdʒɜrn/

adjourn

延期する

Meaning

to suspend a meeting or session to another time or place

Example

The judge decided to adjourn the hearing until next week.

裁判官は次の週まで聴聞を延期することに決めました。

C2 adjective /sɛnˈtrɪpɪtəl/

centripetal

向心力

Meaning

Moving or directed toward a center.

Example

Centripetal force keeps the planets in orbit around the sun.

向心力は惑星を太陽の周りの軌道に保ちます。

C1 adjective /bɪˈfɪt.ɪŋ/

Befitting

適切な; ふさわしい; 特定の状況や人に適している

Meaning

appropriate; suitable; proper for a particular situation or person

Example

He wore formal attire befitting the important occasion.

彼は重要な機会にふさわしい正式な服を着ていた。

B2 verb /ˈspɛʃəˌlaɪz/

specialize

専門的に取り組む

Meaning

to focus on a particular subject or activity and become an expert in it

Example

He decided to specialize in cardiology.

彼は心臓病学に専門的に取り組むことに決めました。

A1 noun /sʌn/

son

息子

Meaning

a male child of a parent

Example

His son is very talented in music.

彼の息子は音楽に非常に才能があります。

B2 noun ˌæd.æpˈteɪ.ʃən

adaptation

適応

Meaning

The action or process of adapting or being adapted.

Example

Adaptation to climate change is critical for resilience.

気候変動への適応は回復力にとって重要です。

B2 noun /ˈhɛdˌkwɔːrtərz/

headquarters

本社

Meaning

The main office or center of operations of an organization.

Example

The company’s headquarters is located in New York.

その会社の本社はニューヨークにあります。

B2 noun /əkˌseləˈreɪʃən/

acceleration

加速度

Meaning

the rate at which velocity changes over time; the act of speeding up

Example

The car showed rapid acceleration as it entered the highway.

車は高速道路に入るときに急な加速度を示した。

C1 verb /ˈkɒnskrɪpt/

conscript

徴兵する

Meaning

to force someone into military service

Example

The government conscripted young men during the war.

政府は戦争中に若い男性を徴兵しました。

B2 noun /koʊl/

coal

石炭

Meaning

a black or dark brown rock used as fuel, formed from decomposed plant matter

Example

The factory still uses coal as its main source of energy.

工場は依然として石炭を主要なエネルギー源として使用しています。

B2 noun ˌæs.pɪˈreɪ.ʃən

aspiration

志望

Meaning

A hope or ambition of achieving something, a strong desire or goal to achieve something.

Example

His aspiration is to become a successful entrepreneur.

彼のアスピレーションは成功した起業家になることです。

C1 noun /ˌrætɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

Ratification

承認

Meaning

the action of signing or giving formal consent to a treaty, contract, or agreement

Example

The treaty required ratification by both countries' parliaments.

その条約は両国の議会による批准を必要とした。

A2 noun /ˈɑːr.tɪst/

Artist

芸術家

Meaning

a person who creates art, especially paintings or drawings; a person skilled in a particular art form

Example

The artist displayed her sculptures at the gallery opening.

そのアーティストはギャラリーのオープニングで彼女の彫刻を展示した。

C1 noun /ˈlæb.ə.rɪnθ/

labyrinth

迷路, 複雑な道のネットワーク

Meaning

A complicated network of paths or passages; an intricate and confusing arrangement.

Example

The city's streets were like a labyrinth.

街の通りは迷路のようだった。

A2 noun /ɪksˈtʃeɪndʒ/

Exchange

交換

Meaning

an act of giving one thing and receiving another in return

Example

The exchange of gifts is a common tradition during the holidays.

贈り物の交換は休日に一般的な伝統です。

B2 adjective /ʌnˌkənˈdɪʃ.ən.əl/

Unconditional

無条件の

Meaning

not subject to any conditions; complete and absolute

Example

She offered her unconditional support to her friend in need.

彼女は困っている友人に無条件のサポートを提供しました。

C1 verb /siːd/

cede

譲渡する

Meaning

to give up power, territory, or rights to another

Example

The country ceded territory after losing the war.

その国は戦争に負けた後、領土を譲渡した。

C2 noun /ˈhɛptəˌɡɒn/

heptagon

七角形

Meaning

A polygon with seven sides and seven angles.

Example

The math teacher drew a heptagon on the board.

数学の先生は黒板にヘプタゴンを描きました。

C2 noun /ˈpɒl.i.mæθ/

polymath

博識者

Meaning

a person with knowledge of many different subjects

Example

Leonardo da Vinci was a true polymath, excelling in art, science, and engineering.

レオナルド・ダ・ヴィンチは、芸術、科学、工学において優れた博識者でした。

C1 noun /ˈɒf.sprɪŋ/

offspring

子孫

Meaning

a person's child or children; an animal's young

Example

The bird carefully fed its offspring.

その鳥は注意深く自分の子孫に餌を与えました。

C2 noun /niːˈɒlədʒɪzəm/

neologism

新造語

Meaning

A newly coined word or expression.

Example

The internet has given rise to many neologisms like 'selfie' and 'hashtag'.

インターネットは「セルフィー」や「ハッシュタグ」などの多くの新造語を生み出しました。

C1 adjective /ɪnˈɛlɪdʒəbəl/

Ineligible

不適格; 無資格; 選ばれない

Meaning

not qualified or entitled to participate or be chosen; unsuitable

Example

Students with poor grades are ineligible for the scholarship program.

成績が悪い学生は奨学金プログラムに応募できません。

B1 verb /əˈkɜːr/

occur

発生する

Meaning

to happen or take place; to be found or present

Example

The accident occurred at the intersection during rush hour.

事故はラッシュアワーの交差点で発生しました。

B2 verb /hætʃ/

hatch

孵化する

Meaning

to emerge from an egg; to devise or create a plan

Example

The bird will hatch from its egg soon.

鳥はすぐに卵から孵化します。

C1 adjective /ˈpælpəbl̩/

palpable

幸福

Meaning

easily perceived or felt; so intense as to seem almost tangible

Example

There was a palpable sense of excitement in the room.

賞を受け取ったとき、彼女はその幸福感を隠せなかった。

C1 adjective ˌɜː.ɡəˈnɒm.ɪk

ergonomic

人間工学デザイン

Meaning

Designed for efficiency and comfort in the working environment; user-friendly and reducing strain.

Example

The chair has an ergonomic design for better posture.

この椅子は、より良い姿勢のためにエルゴノミックデザインを採用しています。

A1 noun /ˈpiːpl/

people

人々

Meaning

a group of human beings collectively

Example

The people in the town gathered for the festival.

町の人々は祭りのために集まりました。

B2 noun /ˈæplɪkənt/

applicant

応募者

Meaning

a person who applies for something, such as a job or a position

Example

The applicant was interviewed for the position.

応募者はそのポジションのために面接されました。

C1 noun /truːp/

troupe

劇団

Meaning

A group of dancers, actors, or performers who work together.

Example

The theater troupe performed brilliantly on stage.

劇団はステージで素晴らしいパフォーマンスをしました。

B2 adjective æmˈbɪɡ.ju.əs

ambiguous

曖昧

Meaning

Having more than one possible meaning; unclear or vague.

Example

His statement was too ambiguous to understand.

彼の発言は理解するにはあまりにも曖昧だった。

C1 noun ˌeə.rəʊ.daɪˈnæm.ɪks

aerodynamics

Meaning

The study of the properties of moving air and the interaction between the air and solid bodies moving through it.

Example

The aerodynamics of an aircraft determines its speed and efficiency.

C2 noun /ˈrɛdʒɪsaɪd/

regicide

王殺し

Meaning

the act of killing a king

Example

The conspirators were executed for committing regicide.

陰謀者たちは王殺しを犯したため、処刑されました。

C1 adjective ˈdɔːn.tɪŋ

daunting

威圧的または挑戦的な

Meaning

Something that seems intimidating or challenging.

Example

The task seemed daunting, but she completed it successfully.

その仕事は威圧的に見えたが、彼女はそれを成功裏に終わらせた。

C1 noun /wæks ɡɔːrd/

Wax Gourd

ワックスゴード

Meaning

a large white or green gourd with waxy skin, commonly used in Asian cooking

Example

The wax gourd soup is very nutritious and helps with digestion.

ワックスゴードのスープは非常に栄養があり、消化を助けます。

C1 noun /ˈpɜːʃən/

Persian

イラン出身者またはペルシャ語を話す人

Meaning

a native or inhabitant of Iran; the language spoken in Iran (Farsi)

Example

The Persian language has a rich literary history.

ペルシャ語は豊かな文学的歴史を持っています。

B1 verb /rɪˈlaɪ/

rely

頼る

Meaning

to depend on or trust someone or something

Example

I rely on my friends for support.

私は支援のために友達に頼ります。

C2 adjective /ˌæk.rɪˈmoʊ.ni.əs/

acrimonious

苦くて怒りに満ちた

Meaning

Bitter and angry, often involving harsh words.

Example

The debate turned acrimonious after the controversial remark.

論争は物議を醸す発言の後、アクリモニアスになった。

C1 noun /ˌɪn.trəˈvɜːr.ʒən/

introversion

内向

Meaning

The tendency to be inward-looking and shy, preferring solitary activities.

Example

Her introversion made it difficult for her to enjoy large parties.

彼女の内向的な性格は、大きなパーティーを楽しむのを難しくした。

C2 verb /ˌmɪskənˈstruː/

misconstrue

誤解する

Meaning

To interpret something wrongly or misunderstand the meaning.

Example

She misconstrued his silence as anger.

彼女は彼の沈黙を怒りだと誤解した。

C1 adjective /ɒˈstɛnsəbl/

ostensible

見せかけの

Meaning

stated or appearing to be true, but not necessarily so

Example

His ostensible reason for leaving was illness, but many doubted it.

彼の出発の見せかけの理由は病気だったが、多くの人がそれを疑っていた。

C1 noun /rɪˈpʌlʃən/

Repulsion

反発

Meaning

a feeling of intense distaste or disgust; a force under the influence of which objects tend to move away from each other

Example

She felt a strong repulsion towards the idea of eating insects.

彼女は昆虫を食べるという考えに強い反発を感じた。

C2 adjective /prəˈhɪbɪtɔːri/

prohibitory

禁止的な

Meaning

Serving or tending to prohibit or forbid.

Example

The prohibitory laws were strictly enforced in the region.

禁止的な法律は地域で厳しく適用された。

A2 adverb /bɪˈsaɪdz/

Besides

その上

Meaning

in addition to; moreover; furthermore

Example

Besides being smart, he is also kind.

賢いだけでなく、その上優しい。

C2 adjective /ˈɛrənt/

errant

逸脱した

Meaning

behaving wrongly or straying from the proper course or standards

Example

The teacher disciplined the errant student.

教師は逸脱した生徒を罰しました。

B2 noun /ɪɡˈzɔːstʃən/

exhaustion

疲労

Meaning

A state of extreme physical or mental fatigue.

Example

Chronic exhaustion can lead to burnout and decreased productivity.

慢性的な疲労は、バーンアウトや生産性の低下を引き起こす可能性があります。

B2 adjective /sɑːrˈkæstɪk/

sarcastic

皮肉な

Meaning

Using irony or mockery to convey contempt or humor.

Example

She made a sarcastic remark about his cooking.

彼女は彼の料理について皮肉なコメントをしました。

C1 adjective ˈɒptɪmaɪzd

optimized

最適化, 改善, より効率的

Meaning

Made as fully perfect, functional, or effective as possible; improved to achieve maximum efficiency.

Example

The system has been optimized for faster performance.

システムはより速いパフォーマンスのために最適化されました。

B1 adverb /ˈkʌrəntli/

currently

現在

Meaning

at the present time; now

Example

He is currently working on a new project.

彼は現在、新しいプロジェクトに取り組んでいます。

B2 noun /ˌfer.ˈwel/

Farewell

さようなら

Meaning

an act of parting or of marking someone's departure

Example

The company organized a farewell party for the retiring manager.

会社は退職するマネージャーのためにさようならパーティーを開催しました。

C2 adjective /ˈlɪsɪt/

licit

合法

Meaning

Permitted by law or by rules; legal.

Example

The trade of certain goods is licit under international law.

特定の商品の取引は国際法の下で合法です。

B2 adjective + noun əˈdæptɪv ˈfiːtʃərz

adaptive features

適応機能

Meaning

Characteristics that help organisms adjust to their environment

Example

Plants' adaptive features help them grow in winter.

植物の適応機能は、冬に成長するのを助けます。

C1 verb /ˈpærəlaɪz/

paralyze

麻痺させる

Meaning

to cause someone or something to lose the ability to move or function normally

Example

The sudden shock seemed to paralyze him.

突然の衝撃が彼を麻痺させたようだった。

C1 noun /ˈɑːrdər/

ardor

情熱、熱意

Meaning

Great enthusiasm or passion.

Example

She spoke with ardor about her new project.

彼女は新しいプロジェクトについて情熱をもって話していました。

A2 adjective /əˈlɪmpɪk/

olympic

オリンピック

Meaning

related to the Olympic Games, a major international sporting event

Example

She trained hard to compete in the Olympic Games.

彼女はオリンピックに出場するために一生懸命トレーニングをしました。

B1 adjective /ˌʌndərˈstændəbl/

understandable

理解できる

Meaning

Able to be understood; reasonable or justifiable.

Example

Her reaction was understandable given the situation.

その反応は状況を考慮すると理解できるものでした。

B2 adjective /ˈdæz.lɪŋ/

Dazzling

眩しい; 印象的な

Meaning

extremely bright and impressive; brilliant and stunning

Example

The dazzling lights of the city amazed the tourists.

その都市の眩い光は観光客を驚かせました。

C2 noun /ˈhɛklər/

heckler

野次を飛ばす人

Meaning

A person who interrupts a speaker with rude or aggressive comments.

Example

The politician remained calm despite the heckler shouting from the crowd.

政治家は群衆から叫んでいたヘクラーにもかかわらず冷静を保ちました。

B1 verb /bæn/

ban

禁止する

Meaning

to officially forbid something; to prohibit

Example

The government banned smoking in public places.

政府は公共の場所での喫煙を禁止した。

C2 noun /ˈtʃænsəri/

chancery

大審院

Meaning

A court of equity or the office of a chancellor.

Example

The case was taken to the chancery court for resolution.

その事件は解決のために大審院に持ち込まれました。

B1 noun ˈɒk.sɪ.dʒən

oxygen

酸素。無色無臭の気体で、生命に不可欠な成分です。

Meaning

A colorless, odorless reactive gas, the chemical element of atomic number 8 and the life-supporting component of the air.

Example

Oxygen is vital for life.

酸素は生命にとって不可欠です。

C1 noun /lɔnˈdʒɛvəti/

longevity

長寿

Meaning

Long life or long existence of something.

Example

Good habits contribute to health and longevity.

良い習慣は健康と長寿に貢献します。

B2 noun /ˌkoʊəˈlɪʃən/

coalition

連立

Meaning

a temporary alliance of distinct parties, persons, or states for joint action

Example

Several parties formed a coalition to pass the new law.

いくつかの政党が新しい法律を通すために連立を組んだ。

B2 noun /ˈlænd.lɔːrd/

Land lord

家主

Meaning

a person who owns property and rents it to tenants

Example

The landlord collected the monthly rent from all tenants.

家主はすべての借家人から月々の家賃を徴収しました。

C1 noun /vəˈlɒs.ɪ.ti/

velocity

速度

Meaning

Speed or acceleration, the rate of movement of any object or vehicle.

Example

High velocity trains reduce travel time significantly.

高速鉄道は移動時間を大幅に短縮します。

C1 noun /rɪˈpɛərə/

repairer

修理人

Meaning

a person whose job is to fix damaged or broken things

Example

The repairer fixed the broken washing machine quickly.

修理人は壊れた洗濯機をすぐに直した。

C2 noun /ɪˈmɒljʊmənt/

emolument

給料

Meaning

payment for work or services; salary or fees

Example

The professor received his annual emolument from the university.

教授は大学から年俸を受け取った。

C2 adjective /ˈvɪsɪd/

viscid

粘着性のある

Meaning

Having a thick, sticky consistency.

Example

The sap had a viscid texture that stuck to his hands.

樹液はべたべたした質感で、彼の手にくっついていた。

A1 adverb /weər/

Where

どこ

Meaning

In or to what place or position; used to inquire about location

Example

Where did you put my keys?

私の鍵をどこに置きましたか？

A2 noun /ˈkɜːr.tən/

Curtain

カーテン

Meaning

a piece of material suspended at the top to form a covering or screen, typically movable sideways

Example

She drew the curtains to block out the bright sunlight.

彼女は明るい日差しを遮るためにカーテンを引いた。

A2 noun /ˈrɛkɔːd/

record

記録

Meaning

a written or spoken account of something

Example

I kept a record of all the meetings.

私はすべての会議の記録を保持していました。

C2 verb /ˈædjʊˌleɪt/

adulate

過剰に賛美する

Meaning

to praise or flatter excessively

Example

The fans adulated the actor after his performance.

ファンたちは彼のパフォーマンスの後、俳優を賛美しました。

B2 verb /rɪˈfreʃ/

refresh

リフレッシュする

Meaning

to make fresh again; to restore energy

Example

A cold drink refreshes me on hot days.

暑い日には冷たい飲み物が私をリフレッシュさせます。

C1 adjective /ɪnˈtɒl.ər.ə.bəl/

Intolerable

耐えられない

Meaning

unable to be endured; extremely unpleasant or painful

Example

The noise from the construction site was intolerable.

工事現場の騒音は耐えられないほどひどかった。

C1 verb /ʃʌn/

Shun

避ける

Meaning

to deliberately avoid or stay away from someone or something

Example

He shuns public attention and prefers privacy.

彼は公の注目を避け、プライバシーを好む。

A2 verb /səˈdʒɛst/

suggest

提案する

Meaning

to put forward an idea, plan, or recommendation for consideration

Example

He suggested going to the new restaurant for dinner.

彼は新しいレストランで夕食を取ることを提案しました。

B2 noun /kəˈlɛktər/

collector

Meaning

a person who collects things as a hobby or job

Example

He is a stamp collector with thousands of rare items.

B2 verb /kəˈrɛspɒnd/

correspond

通信する

Meaning

to communicate by exchanging letters or messages

Example

I correspond regularly with my old friends.

私は定期的に古い友達と通信しています。

A2 noun /rɪˈzʌlt/

result

結果

Meaning

a consequence, effect, or outcome of something

Example

The result of the test was excellent.

テストの結果は素晴らしかった。

C1 adverb /ˈaʊtwədli/

Outwardly

外見上; 表面的に;

Meaning

on the surface; externally; in appearance

Example

Outwardly, he seemed calm, but inside he was nervous.

外見上は落ち着いて見えましたが、内心では緊張していました。

C1 adjective /ˈkwɪzɪkəl/

quizzical

困惑した, 質問のような

Meaning

Expressing mild or amused puzzlement.

Example

She gave him a quizzical look when he made the strange comment.

彼が奇妙なコメントをしたとき、彼女は困惑した表情を彼に向けました。

C2 noun /kəmˈpleɪsəns/

complacence

Meaning

a feeling of quiet pleasure or self-satisfaction, often without awareness of potential danger

Example

His complacence prevented him from noticing the risks.

C1 verb /spɜːr/

spur

促す / 奨励する

Meaning

To encourage or motivate someone to take action.

Example

The teacher's praise spurred him to study harder.

教師の賞賛は彼にもっと一生懸命勉強するように促した。

A2 conjunction /nɔːr/

nor

またはない

Meaning

used to introduce a negative clause after a negative statement

Example

He didn't call, nor did he send a message.

彼は電話をかけなかったし、メッセージも送らなかった。

C1 verb /ˈruː.mɪ.neɪt/

ruminate

思索する, 反芻する

Meaning

to think deeply about something; to chew cud (for animals)

Example

She sat alone to ruminate on her decision.

彼女は自分の決断について一人で思索していた。

C1 verb /prəˈkræs.tɪ.neɪt/

procrastinate

先延ばしする, 延期する

Meaning

To delay or postpone action; to put off doing something, especially out of habitual carelessness or laziness.

Example

He tends to procrastinate when facing difficult tasks.

彼は困難な仕事に直面したとき、先延ばしにしがちです。

C1 noun /ˈtæl.i/

Tally

集計; 記録; スコア

Meaning

a count or record of a number or amount; a score or total

Example

Keep a tally of how many books you read this month.

今月読んだ本の数を集計してください。

B2 verb /ɪkˈskleɪm/

exclaim

叫ぶ

Meaning

to cry out suddenly in surprise, strong emotion, or excitement

Example

She exclaimed with joy when she saw the gift.

彼女はプレゼントを見て喜びの声を上げた。

C2 noun /ˈlɪbərˌtiːn/

libertine

Meaning

A person who behaves without moral principles, especially in sexual matters.

Example

The novel depicted the reckless life of a libertine in 18th century France.

B1 adjective ˈɪnəveɪtɪv

innovative

革新的な

Meaning

Featuring new methods; advanced and original

Example

Innovative strategies are required to combat pollution.

革新的な戦略が汚染との戦いに必要です。

C1 noun ˌvæljuˈeɪʃən

valuation

評価

Meaning

An estimation of the worth of something.

Example

The valuation of the property was much higher than expected.

その不動産の評価は予想よりはるかに高かった。

C2 noun /ˌsæv.wɑːr ˈfeər/

savoir-faire

社交術

Meaning

The ability to act or speak appropriately in social situations; polished social skills.

Example

She handled the delicate situation with remarkable savoir-faire.

彼女は見事な社交術で微妙な状況をうまく処理しました。

C1 noun /ɪnˈfɜː.mə.ti/

Infirmity

虚弱; 病気; 衰弱

Meaning

physical or mental weakness; a disease or ailment; frailty

Example

Despite his advanced age and various infirmities, he remained mentally sharp and alert.

高齢で多くの病気を抱えていても、彼は精神的に鋭く、警戒心を持ち続けました。

B2 adjective /ˈsɛl.əˌbreɪ.tɪd/

celebrated

有名な

Meaning

Widely known and praised; famous for an achievement.

Example

He is a celebrated author in the field of literature.

彼は文学の分野で著名な作家です。

B2 verb /ɪkˈspɛl/

expel

追放する

Meaning

to officially force someone to leave a place or organization

Example

The student was expelled from school for misconduct.

その学生は不正行為で学校から追放されました。

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。

A2 noun /ˈtel.ɪˌvɪʒ.ən/

Television

テレビジョン

Meaning

an electronic device for receiving and displaying television broadcasts

Example

My family watches television together every evening.

私の家族は毎晩一緒にテレビを見ます。

C1 adjective /ˌtaɪpəˈɡræfɪkəl/

typographical

印刷ミス

Meaning

relating to the style, arrangement, or appearance of printed text

Example

There was a typographical error in the book.

本に印刷ミスがありました。

C1 noun /ˈpæŋkriəs/

pancreas

膵臓

Meaning

A gland in the abdomen that produces insulin and digestive enzymes.

Example

The pancreas plays a vital role in digestion and blood sugar regulation.

膵臓は消化と血糖の調節に重要な役割を果たしています。

B1 noun /ˈlaɪf.staɪl/

lifestyle

ライフスタイル

Meaning

The way in which a person or group lives, including habits, attitudes, and possessions.

Example

A healthy lifestyle includes regular exercise and a balanced diet.

健康的なライフスタイルには、定期的な運動とバランスの取れた食事が含まれます。

C1 adjective /prɪm/

prim

過度に正式または適切

Meaning

stiffly formal and proper in appearance or behavior

Example

She looked prim in her neatly pressed dress.

彼女はきちんとアイロンがかけられたドレスを着てプリムに見えた。

C2 adjective /ˌæntɪməˈrɪdiən/

antemeridian

昼前の時間

Meaning

Relating to the time before noon; occurring in the morning.

Example

She scheduled all her important meetings during the antemeridian hours.

彼女はすべての重要な会議を昼前の時間にスケジュールしました。

C1 noun /ˌmaʊntəˈnɪə/

mountaineer

登山者

Meaning

A person who climbs mountains as a sport or profession.

Example

The mountaineer reached the summit after a long climb.

登山者は長い登山の後、頂上に到達しました。

C1 adjective ˈek.wɪ.tə.bəl

equitable

公平な

Meaning

Fair and impartial

Example

Equitable AI ensures fairness in technology use.

公平なAIはテクノロジーの使用において公平を保証します。

C1 verb /bɪˈhɛd/

behead

斬首する

Meaning

to cut off a person's or animal's head; to remove the leader or most important part

Example

The historical account describes how the traitor was beheaded as punishment.

歴史的記録は、罰として裏切り者が斬首された様子を描写している。

C1 noun /ˈbæləd/

ballad

叙事歌

Meaning

a narrative song or poem, often sentimental or romantic

Example

The singer performed a moving ballad about lost love.

歌手は失われた愛について感動的なバラッドを披露しました。

C1 verb /swɜːrv/

swerve

急に方向を変える

Meaning

to change direction suddenly, especially to avoid hitting something

Example

The car swerved to avoid the dog.

車は犬を避けるために急に方向を変えた。

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。

C1 verb /ˈdaʊn.pleɪ/

downplay

軽視する

Meaning

to make something seem less important than it really is

Example

The company tried to downplay the risks of the new product.

会社は新しい製品のリスクを軽視しようとしました。

C1 verb /dɪˈnəʊt/

denote

示す

Meaning

To be a sign of; to indicate or mean something.

Example

A red flag denotes danger.

赤い旗は危険を示しています。

C1 noun/adjective /ˈbæstərd/

bastard

私生児

Meaning

a child born to unmarried parents (offensive); also used informally as an insult or to describe something unpleasant

Example

He called him a bastard in anger.

彼は怒りで彼をバスタードと呼んだ。

B2 adjective; verb (past/participle) /əˈʃʊrd/

assured

確信している；自信のある

Meaning

confident and certain; guaranteed or made certain

Example

She felt assured that everything would work out.

彼女はすべてうまくいくと確信していた。

A2 noun /brɛθ/

breath

呼吸

Meaning

The air taken into or expelled from the lungs during breathing.

Example

He took a deep breath before speaking.

彼は話す前に深く息を吸いました。

C1 adjective /ˌsʌbˈkɒn.ʃəs/

subconscious

潜在意識

Meaning

Of or concerning the part of the mind which one is not fully aware of but which influences actions and feelings.

Example

Fears often come from the subconscious mind.

恐怖はしばしば潜在意識から生まれます。

B2 verb /ˈsʌmən/

summon

Meaning

To order someone to come or to gather courage or strength.

Example

The king summoned his advisors to the court.

B2 verb ˈɛskəleɪt

escalate

エスカレート

Meaning

To increase rapidly; to become more intense or serious

Example

The aging population is escalating at an alarming rate.

高齢化する人口は警告的な速度でエスカレートしています。

A2 adverb /jet/

Yet

まだ; 今まで;

Meaning

up to now or a specified time; still; however; nevertheless

Example

He hasn't finished his homework yet.

彼はまだ宿題を終わらせていない。

C1 adjective /ˌɪn.səˈbɔːr.dɪ.nət/

insubordinate

命令不服従

Meaning

Defiant of authority; disobedient to orders.

Example

The insubordinate employee refused to follow the manager's instructions.

命令不服従の従業員は、マネージャーの指示に従うことを拒否した。

C2 noun /ˈhɑːdɪhʊd/

hardihood

勇気、大胆さ

Meaning

Courage, boldness, or daring behavior; also physical robustness.

Example

The mountaineer's hardihood impressed the entire team.

登山家のハーディフッドはチーム全体を感動させました。

C1 adjective /ˌɪnəˈtɛntɪv/

inattentive

不注意な

Meaning

not paying attention; lacking focus or concentration

Example

The inattentive student missed several important instructions.

不注意な学生は重要な指示をいくつも逃した。