B1 verb /ˈdʒɛnəreɪt/

generate

Meaning

to produce or create something

Example

The machine generates electricity.

A2 noun /ˈlev.əl/

level

レベル

Meaning

A position on a real or imaginary scale of amount, quantity, extent, or quality.

Example

Pollution levels must be reduced urgently.

汚染レベルは緊急に削減されなければなりません。

B1 noun /ˈpæk.ɪt/

packet

パケット

Meaning

a small package or container holding items or information

Example

He bought a packet of biscuits from the shop.

彼は店でビスケットのパケットを買いました。

B2 adjective /ˈmɪl.ki waɪt/

Milky white

ミルクのような白

Meaning

a pure white color resembling milk

Example

The clouds looked milky white against the blue sky.

青い空を背景に雲がミルキーウェイトに見えた。

C2 noun /fɪˈlɒl.ə.dʒɪst/

philologist

言語学者

Meaning

a person who studies languages and their history

Example

The philologist analyzed ancient texts to understand language evolution.

言語学者は古代の文献を分析して、言語の進化を理解しようとした。

C2 noun /ˈɛdi/

eddy

渦巻き

Meaning

A circular movement of water, air, or smoke, counter to the main current, causing a small whirlpool or turbulence.

Example

The canoe was caught in an eddy near the rocks.

カヌーは岩の近くで渦巻きに巻き込まれた。

C1 noun /ˈɪnkwest/

inquest

調査

Meaning

A legal or official inquiry, especially into the cause of a death.

Example

The inquest revealed the cause of the accident.

調査は事故の原因を明らかにしました。

C2 noun /ˈtrɛsəl/

trestle

足場

Meaning

a frame or support consisting of a horizontal beam held up by two pairs of sloping legs, used especially for supporting a bridge or table

Example

The workers built a wooden trestle to support the temporary bridge.

作業員たちは仮設橋を支えるために木製の足場を作りました。

C2 noun /ˌmɪsˈnoʊmər/

misnomer

誤った名前

Meaning

A wrong or inaccurate name or designation.

Example

Calling the tiny dog a 'giant' is a misnomer.

小さな犬を「ジャイアント」と呼ぶのは誤った名前です。

C2 verb /ˈsɪmpər/

simper

不自然に笑う

Meaning

to smile in a silly, self-conscious, or affected way

Example

She simpered at his compliment, clearly embarrassed.

彼女は彼の褒め言葉に不自然に笑い、明らかに恥ずかしそうだった。

C2 adjective /ˈfɛkləs/

feckless

無能な, 責任感のない

Meaning

lacking initiative or strength of character; irresponsible

Example

His feckless attitude at work caused several missed deadlines.

彼の無能な態度が仕事でいくつかの期限を逃す原因となった。

C1 noun/verb /rɪˈpriːv/

reprieve

Meaning

A temporary relief or delay from something unpleasant; to postpone or cancel punishment.

Example

The prisoner was granted a last-minute reprieve from execution.

C2 noun /ˈræbəl/

Rabble

群衆

Meaning

a disorderly crowd; the common people regarded as socially inferior

Example

The politician dismissed the protesters as mere rabble.

政治家は抗議者を単なる群衆として退けた。

A2 verb /ʃaɪn/

shine

輝く

Meaning

to give out a bright light or glow

Example

The sun will shine brightly tomorrow.

太陽は明日明るく輝きます。

C2 noun /maɪˈæzmə/

miasma

悪臭の空気

Meaning

An unpleasant or unhealthy smell or atmosphere.

Example

A miasma of decay hung over the abandoned house.

腐敗の気配が廃墟の上に漂っていた。

B1 noun /pəˈsɪf.ɪk ˈoʊ.ʃən/

Pacific Ocean

太平洋

Meaning

The largest and deepest ocean on Earth, stretching from Asia to the Americas.

Example

The Pacific Ocean is the largest ocean on Earth.

太平洋は地球上で最大の海洋です。

C1 noun /ˈtræpɪŋz/

trappings

外見

Meaning

the outward signs, features, or objects associated with a role, event, or status

Example

The king appeared with all the trappings of royalty.

王はすべての王族の外見とともに現れました。

C1 noun/verb /kroʊˈʃeɪ/

crochet

Meaning

Needlework made by interlocking loops of thread with a hooked needle; the act of making such items.

Example

She learned how to crochet a scarf for winter.

C1 noun /ˈtʃæs.tɪ.ti/

Chastity

純潔; 処女性; 節制;

Meaning

the practice of refraining from extramarital or premarital sexual relations; sexual purity

Example

Many religious traditions value chastity as a virtue of moral purity.

多くの宗教的伝統では、純潔は道徳的純粋さの美徳とされています。

C1 adjective ɪˌɡæl.ɪˈteə.ri.ən

egalitarian

平等主義者

Meaning

Believing in or based on the principle that all people are equal and deserve equal rights and opportunities.

Example

The new law promotes an egalitarian society.

新しい法律は平等主義の社会を促進します。

C1 adjective /ˌɪnsərˈmaʊntəbl/

insurmountable

克服不可能

Meaning

Too great to be overcome.

Example

The explorers faced insurmountable odds in the desert.

探検者たちは砂漠で克服不可能な障害に直面した。

C1 adjective /ˈwɪl.fəl/

Wilful

頑固な; 意図的な

Meaning

deliberately stubborn; done on purpose; intentional

Example

His wilful disobedience led to punishment.

彼の意図的な不服従は罰に繋がった。

A2 noun /ˈæroʊ/

arrow

矢

Meaning

a thin, straight weapon with a pointed tip, shot from a bow

Example

The hunter shot an arrow at the target.

猟師はターゲットに矢を射った。

C2 noun /ˈpiːs ɡʊdz/

Piece-goods

布地

Meaning

textiles or fabrics sold by the yard or meter; cloth materials

Example

The tailor bought piece-goods from the wholesale market to make custom dresses.

仕立屋は卸売市場から布地を購入してカスタムドレスを作りました。

C1 verb /ʃɜːrk/

shirk

避ける

Meaning

to avoid or neglect a duty or responsibility

Example

He always tries to shirk his responsibilities at work.

彼は仕事で責任を避けようといつも試みます。

C1 noun /kəˈmoʊʃən/

commotion

騒ぎ

Meaning

A state of noisy confusion or disturbance.

Example

The sudden commotion in the market drew everyone's attention.

市場での突然の騒ぎがみんなの注目を集めた。

C1 adjective /raɪ/

wry

歪んだ、皮肉な

Meaning

twisted or distorted in expression; showing dry, mocking humor

Example

He gave a wry smile after hearing the sarcastic remark.

彼は皮肉なコメントを聞いた後、歪んだ笑顔を見せた。

C2 adjective /ɪnˈɡlɔːriəs/

inglorious

不名誉な

Meaning

Causing shame or disgrace; not bringing honor or glory.

Example

The army suffered an inglorious defeat.

軍隊は不名誉な敗北を喫した。

C2 adjective /ˈræfɪʃ/

raffish

型破りで少し評判が悪いが魅力的

Meaning

unconventional and slightly disreputable but attractive

Example

He had a raffish charm that made him popular in the city.

彼は街で人気がある理由は、レイフィッシュな魅力があったからだ。

A2 adjective /ˈkraʊdɪd/

crowded

幸せ

Meaning

filled with too many people or things

Example

The bus was so crowded that I could hardly move.

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なかった。

C1 noun /ˈʌndərˌɡɑːrmənt/

undergarment

下着

Meaning

a piece of clothing worn under outer clothes, usually next to the skin

Example

He bought new undergarments for the wedding.

彼は結婚式のために新しい下着を買いました。

B1 adjective /ˈdʒɛntəl/

gentle

優しい

Meaning

Kind, mild, or tender in nature or behavior

Example

He was always gentle with children.

彼はいつも子供たちに優しかった。

C2 verb /dɪsˈbɜːrs/

disburse

分配する

Meaning

to pay out money, especially from a fund

Example

The organization will disburse the funds to the affected families.

その団体は影響を受けた家族に資金を分配します。

B1 noun /lɔːn/

Lawn

芝生

Meaning

an area of short, regularly mown grass in the grounds of a house or in a park

Example

She waters the lawn every morning.

彼女は毎朝芝生に水をやります。

A2 noun /ʃiːt/

sheet

シーツ

Meaning

a large piece of cloth or paper, typically used to cover or protect something

Example

I need a clean sheet to cover the bed.

ベッドを覆うために清潔なシーツが必要です。

C1 adjective /ˈskɪtɪʃ/

skittish

神経質な

Meaning

easily frightened or nervous; unpredictable

Example

The horse was too skittish to ride.

その馬は乗るには神経質すぎた。

C2 adjective /dɪˈsɛnʃənt/

dissentient

反対意見を持つ人

Meaning

Expressing or holding opinions that are opposed to the majority or official view.

Example

Only a few dissentient voices were heard during the debate.

討論中に反対意見を持つ少数の声だけが聞こえました。

C2 noun /ˈiːsθiːt/ or /ˈɛsθiːt/

aesthete

美術愛好家

Meaning

A person who has a special appreciation of art and beauty.

Example

The aesthete admired the subtle details of the painting.

エステートは絵画の微細なディテールを賞賛していました。

B2 adjective /prɪˈdɒmɪnənt/

predominant

優勢な

Meaning

Having superior strength, influence, or authority; most common or noticeable.

Example

The predominant color in the painting is blue.

絵画の中で優勢な色は青です。

B2 adjective /wiː/

wee

とても小さい

Meaning

very small in size; tiny

Example

She gave me a wee smile before leaving.

彼女は去る前に小さな笑顔をくれました。

B2 noun rɪˈzɪl.i.əns

resilience

レジリエンス

Meaning

The ability to recover quickly from difficulties; toughness.

Example

Testing the resilience of wood is crucial.

木材のレジリエンスをテストすることは非常に重要です。

C1 noun/verb /ˈɪnsɛns/

incense

お香 / 激怒させる

Meaning

a substance burned for its sweet smell (noun); to make very angry (verb)

Example

The smell of incense filled the temple, but his rude words incensed her.

お香の香りが寺院を満たしましたが、彼の失礼な言葉は彼女を激怒させました。

C2 verb /ˈdʒɜːrnəlaɪz/

journalize

日記に記録する

Meaning

to record daily transactions or events in a journal, especially in accounting

Example

The accountant will journalize all financial transactions at the end of the day.

会計士は一日の終わりにすべての財務取引をジャーナライズします。

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 noun /ˌæl.əˈkeɪ.ʃən/

allocation

割り当て

Meaning

The action or process of distributing resources or duties for a particular purpose.

Example

Budget allocation for education must be increased.

教育のための予算の割り当ては増加しなければならない。

C1 verb /tʃaɪd/

chide

叱る

Meaning

to scold or rebuke; to express disapproval

Example

The teacher chided the student for being late.

先生は遅刻した生徒を叱りました。

C1 noun /ˈhɜː.mɪt/

Hermit

宗教的な修行として孤独に生きる人；社会から退く人

Meaning

a person living in solitude as a religious discipline; someone who withdraws from society

Example

The old hermit lived alone in a small cabin deep in the mountains, away from civilization.

その老いたハーミットは文明から遠く離れた山の中の小さな小屋で一人で暮らしていた。

B1 verb /baʊns/

bounce

跳ね返る

Meaning

to spring back after hitting something; to rebound.

Example

The ball bounced off the wall and hit the window.

ボールは壁に当たって跳ね返り、窓に当たりました。

B2 noun ˈsuː.pər.fuːdz

superfoods

スーパーフード

Meaning

Nutrient-dense foods that are particularly beneficial for health and well-being.

Example

Blueberries and spinach are superfoods rich in vitamins.

ブルーベリーとほうれん草はビタミン豊富なスーパーフードです。

C1 adjective /ʌnˈbraɪdld/

unbridled

抑制のない

Meaning

Uncontrolled and unrestrained.

Example

The protesters showed unbridled enthusiasm for change.

抗議者は変革に対して抑えきれない熱意を示しました。

C1 verb /rɪˈmjuːnəreɪt/

remunerate

報酬を支払う

Meaning

To pay someone for services or work done.

Example

The company will remunerate employees fairly for their overtime.

会社は残業に対して従業員に公正な報酬を支払います。

B1 noun /mɑːsks/

masks

マスク

Meaning

Coverings for all or part of the face, worn as a disguise, for protection, or for medical reasons.

Example

Masks can protect against polluted air.

マスクは汚染された空気から守ることができます。

C1 /ʃrɛd/

shred

引き裂く

Meaning

to tear or cut something into small pieces

Example

She shredded the old documents before throwing them away.

彼女は古い書類を捨てる前にシュレッドした。

B2 noun kənˌtæm.ɪˈneɪ.ʃən

contamination

汚染

Meaning

The process of making something less pure by exposure to or addition of a poisonous or polluting substance.

Example

Contamination of air leads to health issues.

空気の汚染は健康に問題を引き起こします。

C1 noun/verb /rɪˈlæps/

relapse

再発

Meaning

to return to a worse condition, especially after improvement; a deterioration after recovery

Example

After months of progress, he suffered a relapse.

数ヶ月の進歩の後、彼は再発しました。

C1 adjective /ˈmel.əʊ/

Mellow

柔らかくて心地よい; 落ち着いていて優しい

Meaning

soft and pleasant; relaxed and gentle

Example

The mellow evening light created a peaceful atmosphere.

穏やかな夕方の光が平和な雰囲気を作り出しました。

A2 adverb /wenˈevər/

Whenever

いつでも

Meaning

at any time that; every time that; no matter when

Example

Call me whenever you need help.

困ったら、いつでも私に電話してください。

C1 noun /ˈkɒb.lər/

Cobbler

靴屋

Meaning

a person who repairs shoes and other leather goods

Example

The cobbler fixed my broken shoes perfectly.

靴屋は私の壊れた靴を完璧に修理しました。

A2 noun /trɪk/

Trick

手品; だまし; 狡猾;

Meaning

a cunning act intended to deceive; a skillful action performed for entertainment

Example

The magician performed an amazing card trick that fooled everyone.

マジシャンは皆をだました驚くべきカードの手品を披露しました。

C1 noun /ɪmˈpɜːrtɪnəns/

impertinence

無礼

Meaning

lack of respect; rudeness

Example

The teacher was shocked by the student's impertinence.

教師は生徒の無礼さに驚いた。

C1 noun /ˈef.ɪ.dʒi/

Effigy

わら人形; 抗議のための像

Meaning

a sculpture or model of a person, especially one made as a protest

Example

The protesters burned an effigy of the corrupt politician in the square.

抗議者たちは広場で腐敗した政治家のわら人形を燃やしました。

C1 noun /ˈloʊ.fər/

Loafer

働かず遊んでいる人、怠け者

Meaning

a person who avoids work or effort; an idler

Example

Don't be a loafer, help us with the work.

ローファーにならないで、仕事を手伝って。

C1 noun /prəˈpraɪəti/

propriety

適切

Meaning

Conformity to accepted standards of behavior or morality.

Example

He always behaved with the utmost propriety in public.

彼は公共の場で常に最大限の適切さを持って振る舞いました。

B1 adverb /ˈfriːli/

Freely

自由に; 制限なく;

Meaning

without restriction; openly; willingly

Example

She spoke freely about her experiences during the interview.

インタビュー中に彼女は自由に自分の経験について話した。

B2 adjective /ˈlæstɪŋ/

Lasting

持続的な; 永続的な

Meaning

enduring for a long time; permanent; durable

Example

Their friendship had a lasting impact on both their lives.

彼らの友情は彼らの人生に持続的な影響を与えました。

A2 noun /ˈsɪl.vər/

Silver

銀

Meaning

a shiny white precious metal used for making jewelry and ornaments

Example

The silver ring sparkled in the sunlight.

銀の指輪は日光で輝いていました。

B2 noun /ˈdʒes.tʃər/

Gesture

ジェスチャー

Meaning

a movement of part of the body, especially a hand or the head, to express an idea or meaning

Example

She made a welcoming gesture with her hands to invite the guests inside.

彼女は手でゲストを招待するために歓迎のジェスチャーをしました。

C2 adjective /ˈfætʃuəs/

fatuous

愚か

Meaning

silly or foolish, especially in a self-satisfied way

Example

His fatuous comments during the meeting annoyed everyone.

会議中に彼の愚かなコメントは皆を苛立たせました。

C1 adjective /ˌhoʊlˈhɑːrtɪd/

wholehearted

全力で

Meaning

showing complete sincerity and commitment; fully enthusiastic

Example

She gave her wholehearted support to the project.

彼女はそのプロジェクトに全力でサポートを与えた。

C2 verb /ˈkælvɪnaɪz/

calvinize

カルヴァン主義の原則を取り入れる

Meaning

to imbue with the principles or doctrines of Calvinism

Example

The preacher sought to calvinize the community with strict teachings.

伝道師は厳格な教義でコミュニティをカルヴァン主義化しようとした。

C2 noun /əˈnækrəˌnɪzəm/

anachronism

Meaning

something that is out of its proper time period, especially something old-fashioned in a modern context

Example

Using a typewriter today feels like an anachronism.

C1 adjective /ʌnˈhoʊli/

Unholy

不浄な; 邪悪な; 不敬な

Meaning

wicked; sinful; profane

Example

The unholy alliance between the two companies caused public outrage.

その二つの会社の間の不浄な提携は、公共の怒りを引き起こしました。

C2 adjective /kəˈpeɪ.ʃəs/

Capacious

広々とした; 大きい; 広い;

Meaning

having a lot of space inside; roomy and spacious

Example

The capacious hall can accommodate five hundred people.

広々としたホールは五百人を収容できます。

C1 noun ˈsɛlfləsnɪs

selflessness

利他主義

Meaning

The quality of being concerned more with the needs of others than with one's own.

Example

Selflessness is a key value for community building.

利他主義はコミュニティ構築の重要な価値です。

C1 noun /ɑːrˈmɑːdə/

armada

戦艦艦隊

Meaning

A large fleet of warships.

Example

The Spanish Armada sailed against England in 1588.

スペインのアルマダは1588年にイギリスに対して出航した。

B2 adverb /ˌɑːrtɪˈfɪʃəli/

Artificially

人工的に;

Meaning

by artificial means; not naturally; in a fake manner

Example

The lake was artificially created for irrigation purposes.

その湖は灌漑目的で人工的に作られました。

B2 adjective /ˈɪmpæktfʊl/

impactful

インパクトがある

Meaning

Having a major impact or effect; powerful and forceful.

Example

Her impactful speech moved the audience to take action.

彼女のインパクトのあるスピーチは、聴衆を行動に駆り立てた。

B2 noun /ɪnˈdʌstriəl ˌrɛvəˈluːʃən/

Industrial Revolution

産業革命

Meaning

The rapid development of industry that occurred in Britain in the late 18th and 19th centuries, brought about by the introduction of machinery and characterized by the use of steam power and the growth of factories.

Example

The Industrial Revolution marked a shift in production processes.

産業革命は生産プロセスにおける変化を示しました。

C2 verb /ˈwɛltər/

welter

混乱の中で転がる

Meaning

to roll or toss about in a confused or disorderly way; to be in turmoil

Example

The city weltered in chaos after the sudden blackout.

突然の停電後、都市は混乱の中に沈んだ。

B2 adjective dɪˈlɪbəreɪt

deliberate

意図的に行われた

Meaning

Done consciously and intentionally; carefully considered.

Example

His deliberate actions showed great care and thoughtfulness.

彼の意図的な行動は、大きな配慮と熟慮を示しました。

C1 verb /ɪnˈtrɛntʃ/

entrench

堅固にする

Meaning

To establish something so firmly that it is difficult to change.

Example

The company entrenched its position in the market through innovation.

その企業は革新を通じて市場での地位を固めました。

C1 verb ɔːɡˈmɛntɪŋ

augmenting

増加する

Meaning

Increasing; making something greater in size, number, or degree

Example

Life expectancy is augmenting with advancements in healthcare.

医療の進歩により、平均寿命は増加しています。

C1 noun dɪˈdʒɛnəˌreɪtɪv dɪˈzizɪz

degenerative diseases

変性疾患

Meaning

Medical conditions that involve the deterioration or progressive decline of tissues, organs, or functions

Example

Degenerative diseases are common in an aging population.

変性疾患は高齢化した人口に一般的です。

A2 verb /bɜːrn/

burn

燃える

Meaning

to be on fire; to damage with fire or heat

Example

The candle will burn for several hours.

キャンドルは数時間燃え続けます。

C1 verb, noun /ˈɡrɪməs/

grimace

しかめっ面

Meaning

to make an ugly, twisted expression on one's face, usually in disgust or pain

Example

He grimaced when he tasted the sour fruit.

彼は酸っぱい果物を食べたときに顔をしかめました。

C1 verb /ˈræn.sæk/

ransack

略奪する

Meaning

to search a place roughly and steal or damage things

Example

Burglars ransacked the house while the family was away.

泥棒たちは家族が留守の間に家を荒らした。

C2 noun /ˈdeɪ.ɪs/

Dais

演壇

Meaning

a raised platform, typically at one end of a room or hall, for speakers or honored guests

Example

The principal stood on the dais to address the entire school assembly.

校長は演壇に立ち、全校集会に話しかけました。

B2 adverb /ˈpʌb.lɪk.li/

Publicly

公然と; 公開で;

Meaning

in a public manner; openly; for everyone to see or know

Example

The company publicly announced their new policy.

その会社は新しい方針を公開で発表しました。

B1 noun /swiːt pəˈteɪtoʊ/

Sweet potato

さつまいも

Meaning

A root vegetable with sweet flesh, typically orange or purple in color

Example

Roasted sweet potato makes a healthy and delicious side dish.

ローストさつまいもは健康的でおいしいサイドディッシュを作ります。

C1 noun ˌɪrɪˈvɜːrsəbl ˈdæmɪdʒ

irreversible damage

取り返しのつかない損害

Meaning

Harm or injury that cannot be undone or repaired.

Example

Climate change causes irreversible damage to ecosystems.

気候変動は生態系に取り返しのつかない損害を与えます。

B1 adjective /ˈdɛdɪˌkeɪtɪd/

dedicated

献身的な

Meaning

devoted to a cause, task, or purpose

Example

She is a dedicated teacher who goes above and beyond for her students.

彼女は生徒のために上を行き、限界を超えていく献身的な教師です。

C1 adjective /ˈwɒn.tən/

Wanton

故意で挑発されていない; 性的に不謹慎または放蕩

Meaning

deliberate and unprovoked; sexually immodest or promiscuous

Example

The vandals caused wanton destruction to the public property.

破壊者たちは公共財産に故意の破壊をもたらしました。

C1 adjective /ˈplaɪəbəl/

pliable

柔軟な

Meaning

easily bent or flexible; adaptable

Example

The metal is pliable enough to be shaped into jewelry.

その金属は十分に柔軟で、ジュエリーに成形することができます。

C1 noun ɪˌræʃ.ənˈæl.ɪ.ti

irrationality

非合理性, 非論理性, 不合理

Meaning

The quality of being illogical or unreasonable; lack of rational thought.

Example

His decision was driven by complete irrationality.

彼の決定は完全に非合理的でした。

B2 noun ˈsʌbstɪˌtut

substitute

代用品

Meaning

A person or thing acting or serving in place of another.

Example

Money cannot be a substitute for genuine happiness.

お金は本物の幸せの代用品にはなりません。

C2 adjective /mæɡˈnɪləkwənt/

magniloquent

誇張した言葉

Meaning

using high-flown or pompous language

Example

The politician’s magniloquent speech impressed the crowd.

その政治家の誇張したスピーチは群衆に印象を与えた。

A1 adjective/adverb /ɪˈnʌf/

enough

十分

Meaning

as much or as many as required

Example

We have enough food for everyone.

私たちは皆のために十分な食べ物があります。

C2 noun /ɪˌkwɪvəˈkeɪʃən/

equivocation

あいまいな言葉の使用

Meaning

The use of ambiguous language to conceal the truth or to avoid committing oneself.

Example

The politician’s equivocation frustrated voters who wanted a clear answer.

政治家のあいまいな言葉は、明確な答えを求めていた有権者を失望させた。

A1 adjective /ˈtʃɒk.lət/

Chocolate

チョコレート色

Meaning

a dark brown color like chocolate; the color of cocoa

Example

The chocolate brown sofa looks elegant in the living room.

チョコレート色のソファはリビングルームでエレガントに見えます。

A2 noun /belt/

Belt

ベルト

Meaning

a strip of leather or cloth worn around the waist to support clothes or for decoration

Example

He tightened his belt before going for a run.

彼は走りに行く前にベルトを締めました。

C1 noun /diːˌtɒksɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

detoxification

デトックス

Meaning

The process of removing toxic substances from a living organism.

Example

Detoxification helps to cleanse the body of harmful substances.

デトックスは体内の有害物質を排除するのに役立ちます。

B2 verb /ˌʌndərˈɡoʊ/

undergo

経験する

Meaning

to go through something, especially something unpleasant or difficult

Example

She had to undergo surgery to recover.

彼女は回復するために手術を受けなければなりませんでした。

C1 verb /ˌʌndəˈreɪt/

underrate

過小評価

Meaning

to fail to recognize the full value or importance of something or someone

Example

Many people underrate the benefits of regular exercise.

多くの人々が定期的な運動の利点を過小評価しています。

C1 verb /rɪˈtrækt/

retract

Meaning

to withdraw a statement, promise, or part of the body; to pull back

Example

The company retracted its earlier statement after realizing the error.

C2 verb /dʌn/

dun

借金を取り立てる

Meaning

to demand payment of a debt persistently

Example

The landlord dunned the tenant for unpaid rent.

家主は未払いの家賃のためにテナントに何度も支払いを求めました。

B2 noun /bækˈtɪəriəm/

bacterium

バクテリア

Meaning

A single microscopic organism belonging to the group of bacteria.

Example

The doctor explained that a single bacterium can multiply rapidly under the right conditions.

医者は、1つのバクテリウムが適切な条件下で急速に増殖できることを説明しました。

C2 adjective /ˌɛkspəˈdɪʃəs/

expeditious

迅速

Meaning

Done with speed and efficiency.

Example

The expeditious delivery of the package was appreciated.

パッケージの迅速な配達が評価されました。

B1 noun aɪˈdɛntɪti

identity

アイデンティティ

Meaning

The fact of being who or what a person or thing is; the characteristics determining who or what a person or thing is.

Example

The day reinforces our national identity.

その日は私たちの国民的アイデンティティを強化します。

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。

A2 noun /səˈluː.ʃən/

Solution

解決策; 返信; 液体の混合物

Meaning

an answer to a problem; a liquid mixture

Example

We need to find a solution to this problem.

私たちはこの問題の解決策を見つける必要があります。

A2 noun /ˌʌpˈsteəz/

Upstairs

上の階

Meaning

on or to an upper floor of a building; the upper floor or floors

Example

She went upstairs to her bedroom to rest.

彼女は休憩するために自分の寝室に上がった。

C2 adjective /sɪˈlæbɪk/

syllabic

音節の

Meaning

Relating to or based on syllables.

Example

The teacher explained the syllabic structure of the word.

先生はその言葉の音節構造を説明しました。

C1 noun /kəʊˈhiːʒən/

cohesion

結束

Meaning

The action or fact of forming a united whole.

Example

The team showed excellent cohesion throughout the project.

チームはプロジェクト全体を通して素晴らしい結束を見せました。

B1 noun /per/

Pear

梨

Meaning

a sweet juicy fruit with a rounded shape that is wider at the bottom than the top

Example

She enjoyed a fresh pear from the orchard.

彼女は果樹園から新鮮な梨を楽しみました。

C1 noun /ˌæn.ɪˈmɒs.ə.ti/

Animosity

敵意; 憎しみ

Meaning

strong hostility or dislike; active hatred or ill will

Example

There was clear animosity between the two rival teams.

二つのライバルチーム間には明確な敵意がありました。

C2 verb /ˈtæri/

tarry

遅れる

Meaning

To delay or linger; to stay longer than intended.

Example

Do not tarry, or you will miss the train.

遅れないで、さもないと電車に乗り遅れるよ。

C2 noun /ˌbʌkəˈnɪər/

buccaneer

海賊

Meaning

a pirate, especially one active in the Caribbean during the 17th and 18th centuries

Example

The buccaneer sailed across the Caribbean in search of treasure.

その海賊はカリブ海を航海し、宝物を探していた。

C2 adjective /baɪˈɛniəl/

biennial

隔年の

Meaning

happening every two years

Example

The biennial festival attracts thousands of visitors.

その隔年の祭りは何千人もの訪問者を引き付けます。

C1 noun /ˈkænən/

canon

規範

Meaning

A general law, rule, principle, or collection of sacred books accepted as genuine.

Example

The book is now considered part of the literary canon.

その本は現在、文学の規範の一部と見なされています。

A2 noun /stɛps/

steps

ステップ

Meaning

A measure or action, especially one of a series taken in order to deal with or achieve a particular thing.

Example

Taking small steps reduces overwhelm.

小さなステップを踏むことで圧倒的なプレッシャーが減少します。

B2 noun /ˈtæd.poʊl/

Tadpole

おたまじゃくし

Meaning

the larval stage of a frog or toad, having gills and a tail

Example

The pond was full of tadpoles swimming around.

池はおたまじゃくしでいっぱいでした。