C1 verb /ˈɡlædən/

gladden

喜ばせる

Meaning

to make someone happy or bring joy

Example

The news of her recovery gladdened everyone.

彼女の回復のニュースは皆を喜ばせました。

A2 adjective /waɪz/

wise

賢い

Meaning

having or showing experience, knowledge, and good judgment

Example

It was wise of him to save money for the future.

未来のためにお金を節約するのは賢明だった。

A2 noun /fækt/

fact

事実

Meaning

A thing that is known or proved to be true

Example

It is a fact that the Earth orbits the Sun.

地球が太陽の周りを回っているのは事実です。

A1 noun /ˈpɛərənt/

parent

親

Meaning

a mother or father of a person or animal

Example

Both of his parents are teachers.

彼の両親は教師です。

B1 noun /rɪsk/

Risk

リスク

Meaning

a situation involving exposure to danger; the possibility of something bad happening

Example

Taking this investment carries a high risk of losing money.

この投資には高いリスクが伴い、資金を失う可能性があります。

B2 verb /ˈstɑːrtl/

startle

驚かせる

Meaning

To surprise or frighten someone suddenly.

Example

The loud noise startled the children.

大きな音が子供たちを驚かせた。

B1 adjective /ʌnˈnesəseri/

Unnecessary

不必要な; 無駄な

Meaning

not needed; not required; pointless

Example

The meeting was unnecessary since all decisions were already made.

その会議は必要ありませんでした、すべての決定はすでに下されていました。

C2 noun /ˈɡʌmp.ʃən/

gumption

勇気, 発起

Meaning

Courage, resourcefulness, or initiative.

Example

It takes real gumption to start your own business.

自分のビジネスを始めるためには、真の勇気が必要です。

B2 noun /bʌlk/

Bulk

塊; 大部分;

Meaning

the mass or size of something large; the greater part or majority of something

Example

The bulk of the work was completed before the deadline.

仕事の大部分は締め切り前に終わりました。

C1 noun /ˈæftərˌθɔːt/

afterthought

Meaning

Something added or considered later than originally planned.

Example

The gift seemed like an afterthought rather than a genuine gesture.

C2 adjective /ɪˈlɪmɪtəbl/

illimitable

無限

Meaning

Without limits or bounds.

Example

The universe is often described as illimitable.

宇宙はしばしば無限であると説明されます。

B2 adjective ˌkɒn.trəˈvɜː.ʃəl

controversial

論争の的

Meaning

Giving rise to public disagreement or heated discussion.

Example

The policy remains controversial.

その政策は論争を呼び起こし続けています。

B2 conjunction /ˌɔːlˈbiː.ɪt/

albeit

それでも

Meaning

Although; even though.

Example

He finally agreed, albeit reluctantly.

彼は最終的に同意したが、それでも嫌々だった。

C2 verb /ˈsʌblɪmeɪt/

sublimate

より高い活動に変換する

Meaning

to redirect strong emotions or desires into socially acceptable activities or channels

Example

She sublimated her anger into painting beautiful landscapes.

彼女は美しい風景を描くことで怒りをサブリメートしました。

A2 noun /læb/

lab

実験室

Meaning

a place equipped for scientific experiments, research, or teaching

Example

The students conducted an experiment in the chemistry lab.

学生たちは化学実験室で実験を行いました。

C1 noun /ˈhɜːrbɪsaɪd/

herbicide

除草剤

Meaning

A chemical substance used to kill unwanted plants, especially weeds.

Example

Farmers used herbicide to protect their crops from invasive weeds.

農家は侵入する雑草から作物を守るために除草剤を使用しました。

C2 adjective /ˈdoʊlfəl/

Doleful

悲しげな; 哀れな;

Meaning

sorrowful; mournful; expressing grief or sadness

Example

She gave him a doleful look when he left.

彼が去ったとき、彼女は悲しげな表情を彼に向けた。

A2 noun /ɪkˈskjuːs/

Excuse

言い訳

Meaning

a reason or explanation put forward to defend or justify a fault or offense

Example

Being tired is not a valid excuse for not completing your homework.

疲れていることは宿題を終わらせなかった理由にはならない。

C2 adjective /kəˈrɛlətɪv/

correlative

相関的な

Meaning

having a mutual relationship; corresponding

Example

The increase in temperature is correlative with the melting of glaciers.

温度の上昇は氷河の融解と関連しています。

B2 adjective /suːˈpɪə.ri.ər/

Superior

優れている; 平均以上

Meaning

higher in rank, quality, or importance; better than average

Example

This product is superior to all others in the market.

この製品は市場の他のすべての製品より優れています。

C1 noun/adjective /ˈluː.nə.tɪk/

lunatic

狂人

Meaning

A person who is insane or acting in a foolish or reckless way; also used as an adjective meaning insane.

Example

The driver was driving like a lunatic on the highway.

運転手は高速道路で狂人のように運転していた。

C1 adjective /pəˈdæntɪk/

pedantic

細かい詳細や規則に過度にこだわる

Meaning

Excessively concerned with minor details or rules; overly academic or bookish.

Example

Her pedantic explanations made the lecture dull.

彼女のペダンティックな説明は講義を退屈にした。

B2 noun /dɪsˈmɪsl̩/

dismissal

解雇, 拒否

Meaning

the act of removing someone from their job; the act of treating something as unimportant

Example

His unfair dismissal led to a lawsuit against the company.

彼の不当な解雇は、会社に対する訴訟を引き起こしました。

C1 verb /praɪ/

pry

覗く / 口出しする

Meaning

to look closely into something; to try to find out private information

Example

She tried to pry into her neighbor’s private life.

彼女は隣人のプライベートな生活を覗こうとした。

B2 noun ɪnˈtɛɡrɪti

integrity

誠実

Meaning

The quality of being honest and having strong moral principles; moral uprightness.

Example

Teachers' integrity fosters a positive learning environment.

教師のインテグリティは、積極的な学習環境を促進します。

A2 adjective /flæt/

flat

平ら

Meaning

Smooth and level, without raised areas or curves.

Example

The road ahead was completely flat.

前方の道路は完全に平らでした。

C1 noun /dʒest/

Jest

冗談; いたずら

Meaning

a thing said or done for amusement; a joke

Example

His comment was made in jest, not to offend anyone.

彼のコメントは冗談で言われたもので、誰かを傷つけるためではなかった。

C1 verb /ɪˈleɪt/

elate

喜ばせる

Meaning

To make someone very happy or proud.

Example

The success of the project elated the whole team.

プロジェクトの成功がチーム全体を喜ばせました。

C2 noun /prɪˈfɜːrmənt/

preferment

昇進

Meaning

promotion or advancement in rank, position, or office

Example

He hoped for preferment in the government office.

彼は政府のオフィスで昇進を望んでいた。

B2 adjective /ˌtɛrɪˈtɔːriəl/

territorial

領土の

Meaning

Relating to the ownership or control of land or territory.

Example

The two countries had a territorial dispute over the island.

二国はその島に関する領土問題を抱えていました。

C1 noun /ˈsaɪd.laɪn dɪˈskʌʃənz/

sideline discussions

サイドラインの議論

Meaning

Informal or secondary conversations that occur outside the main agenda of a formal meeting.

Example

Sideline discussions often lead to agreements.

サイドラインの議論はしばしば合意に至ります。

C2 noun /ɪˈluːmɪnənt/

illuminant

光源

Meaning

A substance or device that produces light.

Example

The lamp acted as an illuminant in the dark cave.

ランプは暗い洞窟で光源として機能しました。

A1 noun/verb /fɪʃ/

fish

幸せ

Meaning

an aquatic animal with gills, or to try to catch such animals

Example

He went to the lake to fish early in the morning.

彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、幸せを隠すことができなかった。

B1 adverb /səkˈsɛsfəli/

successfully

成功裏に

Meaning

in a way that achieves a desired result

Example

She passed the exam successfully after weeks of studying.

彼女は数週間の勉強の後、試験に成功裏に合格しました。

C2 noun /ˈtɪŋktʃər/

tincture

わずかな痕跡、薬をアルコールに溶かして作られた薬

Meaning

a slight trace of something; a medicine made by dissolving a drug in alcohol

Example

There was a tincture of sadness in her smile.

彼女の笑顔にはわずかな悲しみの痕跡があった。

C2 adjective /ˈmɜːrkəntaɪl/

mercantile

商業的

Meaning

related to trade or commerce

Example

The city grew rapidly due to its mercantile activities.

この都市は商業活動のおかげで急速に成長しました。

C1 verb /ɪnˈfɛst/

infest

侵入する

Meaning

to overrun in large numbers, especially so as to cause damage or discomfort

Example

The old house was infested with rats.

古い家はネズミで侵されていました。

B2 verb /saɪt/

cite

引用する

Meaning

to quote; to mention as an example or proof

Example

The lawyer cites relevant case law.

弁護士は関連する判例法を引用します。

C1 noun/verb /ˈɪmprɪnt/

imprint

刻印

Meaning

A mark or impression made by pressure; to establish or fix firmly in someone's mind.

Example

The event left an indelible imprint on the city's history.

その出来事は都市の歴史に消えない刻印を残した。

B2 verb /kənˈfrʌnt/

confront

立ち向かう

Meaning

to face someone or something directly, especially in a challenge or conflict

Example

She had to confront her fears before making the speech.

彼女はスピーチをする前に恐怖と向き合わなければならなかった。

C1 adjective /ɪˈklɛktɪk/

eclectic

エクレクティック

Meaning

Selecting or deriving ideas, styles, or tastes from a broad and diverse range of sources.

Example

Her taste in music is eclectic, ranging from classical to hip-hop.

彼女の音楽の好みはエクレクティックで、クラシックからヒップホップまで幅広いです。

A2 noun /ˈtʊərɪst/

tourist

観光客

Meaning

a person who is traveling or visiting a place for pleasure

Example

The city attracts many tourists every year.

その都市は毎年多くの観光客を引き付けます。

C1 noun, verb /ˈskʌf.əl/

scuffle

乱闘

Meaning

a short, confused fight or struggle; to engage in such a fight

Example

Two players scuffled on the field after the foul.

ファウルの後、二人の選手がフィールドで殴り合った。

C1 adjective, noun /ˈmɑːrʃən/

martian

火星人

Meaning

Related to the planet Mars; or an imaginary being from Mars.

Example

The movie showed a Martian visiting Earth.

映画は火星人が地球を訪れるシーンを見せた。

C2 adverb /ˈprɒksɪmətli/

proximately

近く

Meaning

In a near or close manner; nearly.

Example

The village lies proximately to the river.

村は川の近くにあります。

C1 noun /ˈneɪ.vəl/

Navel

へその緒

Meaning

the small hollow in the center of the stomach where the umbilical cord was attached

Example

The baby's navel cord fell off after a week.

赤ちゃんのへその緒は1週間後に取れました。

B1 verb /seɪl/

sail

帆を使って旅行する

Meaning

to travel on water in a boat or ship using sails or by wind power

Example

They sailed across the Atlantic Ocean last summer.

彼らは昨年の夏、アトランティックオーシャンを渡りました。

C1 noun ˌpriːˌɒkjʊˈpeɪʃən

preoccupation

懸念

Meaning

The state of being absorbed in thought; mental distraction.

Example

His preoccupation with work led to neglecting his personal life.

仕事への懸念が彼の個人的な生活を疎かにさせた。

C1 adjective /ˈkʌlpəbl̩/

culpable

有罪の

Meaning

deserving blame or responsibility for a wrongdoing

Example

The judge found him culpable for the accident.

裁判官は彼を事故の責任者として有罪としました。

C1 noun /ˈɔːrθədɑːksi/

orthodoxy

正統

Meaning

traditional or generally accepted beliefs and practices

Example

The religious leader defended the orthodoxy of the faith.

宗教指導者は信仰の正統性を守った。

B2 noun /ˈtrɔːmə/

trauma

トラウマ

Meaning

a deeply distressing or disturbing experience; physical injury or emotional shock

Example

The accident left her with lasting emotional trauma.

その事故は彼女に永続的な感情的トラウマを残した。

C2 noun ˌkɒmpjʊˈteɪʃənəl kəˌmjuːnɪˈkeɪʃən

computational communication

計算通信

Meaning

Digital exchange and automated interaction; the use of computational methods and systems to facilitate communication and information sharing.

Example

Computational communication is reshaping how we share information.

計算通信は私たちが情報を共有する方法を再構築しています。

C2 adjective /ɔːˈrɪfərəs/

auriferous

金鉱を含む

Meaning

Containing or producing gold.

Example

The miners discovered an auriferous vein in the mountains.

鉱山労働者は山で金鉱を含む鉱脈を発見しました。

C1 noun ˈhʌz.bən.dri

husbandry

農業と畜産業

Meaning

The care, cultivation, and breeding of crops and animals; farming and agriculture.

Example

Proper husbandry techniques improve livestock health.

適切な農業技術が家畜の健康を向上させます。

C1 adjective /əˈkɪn/

akin

類似した

Meaning

Of similar character or related by blood.

Example

His reaction was akin to shock.

彼の反応はショックに似ていた。

A1 adjective /ˈɔːr.ɪndʒ/

Orange

オレンジ色

Meaning

having a color between red and yellow like that of a ripe orange fruit

Example

The orange sunset painted the sky magnificently.

オレンジ色の夕日は空を素晴らしく彩った。

B2 noun /ˈkwɔː.tərz/

Quarters

宿舎; 兵舎; 軍の住宅

Meaning

living accommodation; lodgings; military housing

Example

The soldiers returned to their quarters after the training exercise.

兵士たちは訓練後、自分の宿舎に戻りました。

B2 noun ˈɡaɪd.laɪnz

guidelines

ガイドライン

Meaning

Rules or instructions that are given by an official organization telling you how to do something

Example

Guidelines for AI usage are essential.

AIの使用に関するガイドラインは必須です。

B2 adjective /dæmp/

damp

湿った

Meaning

slightly wet, often in an unpleasant way

Example

The room felt cold and damp after the rain.

雨の後、部屋は冷たくて湿っていると感じました。

C1 noun /ˈlɪbərəlɪzəm/

liberalism

リベラリズム

Meaning

a political and social philosophy advocating individual freedoms, democracy, and equality

Example

Liberalism emphasizes freedom of speech and human rights.

リベラリズムは言論の自由と人権を強調します。

C2 adjective /ˈsætərˌnaɪn/

saturnine

陰気な

Meaning

slow and gloomy in mood

Example

His saturnine expression made everyone in the room uncomfortable.

彼の陰気な表情は部屋の中の誰もが不快に感じさせた。

B1 noun /feɪk/

Fake

偽物; 詐欺; 偽の物

Meaning

a thing that is not genuine; a forgery or sham

Example

The painting was discovered to be a fake worth very little money.

その絵画は偽物であると発見され、その価値は非常に低かった。

C2 adjective /ˌstaʊtˈhɑːrtɪd/

stouthearted

勇敢な

Meaning

Brave, determined, and courageous

Example

The stouthearted soldier never gave up.

勇敢な兵士は決して諦めなかった。

C2 noun /æmˈbroʊʒə/

ambrosia

神の食べ物

Meaning

The food of the gods in classical mythology; something extremely pleasing to taste or smell.

Example

The dessert was so delicious that it tasted like ambrosia.

デザートはあまりにも美味しくて、アンブロージアのような味がしました。

C2 adjective /ˈsɪnjuːi/

sinewy

筋肉質で強い

Meaning

Lean and muscular; strong and tough.

Example

The athlete had a sinewy build that showed his strength.

そのアスリートは筋肉質な体型をしており、力強さを示していた。

B1 adjective /hɪˈstɔːrɪkəl/

historical

歴史的

Meaning

Related to history or past events.

Example

The museum has a large collection of historical documents.

博物館には多くの歴史的な文書が収蔵されています。

B2 noun oʊˈbiː.sə.t̬i

obesity

肥満

Meaning

The condition of being grossly fat or overweight.

Example

Obesity increases the risk of diabetes and heart disease.

肥満は糖尿病と心臓病のリスクを高めます。

B2 noun /ˈkɒk.roʊtʃ/

Cockroach

ゴキブリ

Meaning

a flat brown insect that is commonly found in kitchens and other warm places

Example

A cockroach ran across the kitchen floor quickly.

ゴキブリが台所の床を素早く走った。

C1 adjective /dɪˈbɪl.ɪ.teɪ.tɪŋ/

debilitating

衰弱させる

Meaning

Making someone or something weak and infirm.

Example

The disease had a debilitating effect on his health.

その病気は彼の健康に衰弱をもたらした。

B1 noun /ˈhaʊswaɪf/

housewife

主婦

Meaning

a married woman who manages a household and whose main occupation is caring for her family and home

Example

She chose to work as a housewife while raising her children.

彼女は子どもを育てるために主婦になることを選びました。

A2 noun /ˈkloʊðɪŋ/

clothing

衣服

Meaning

items worn to cover the body; apparel collectively

Example

Warm clothing is essential in winter.

冬には暖かい衣服が必要です。

B2 noun /ˈprɛdətər/

predator

捕食者

Meaning

An animal that hunts and kills other animals for food.

Example

Lions are powerful predators in the savannah.

ライオンはサバンナで強力な捕食者です。

C2 noun /ˈzaɪtɡaɪst/

zeitgeist

時代精神

Meaning

The defining spirit or mood of a particular period of history as shown by the ideas and beliefs of the time.

Example

The novel perfectly captures the zeitgeist of the 1960s.

その小説は1960年代の時代精神を完璧に捉えています。

B1 adjective /əˈbiː.di.ənt/

Obedient

従順な

Meaning

willing to comply with orders or instructions; submissive

Example

The obedient student always follows the teacher's instructions.

従順な生徒はいつも先生の指示に従う。

B1 verb /ˈstɒpɪŋ/

stopping

停止

Meaning

Coming to a halt or pause.

Example

The ship is stopping at the Falkland Islands.

船はフォークランド諸島で停泊しています。

B2 noun /ˈhæn.di.krɑːft/

Handicraft

手工芸

Meaning

an activity involving the making of decorative domestic or other objects with the hands; handmade artistic work

Example

The local market featured beautiful handicrafts made by skilled artisans from the region.

地元の市場では、その地域の熟練した職人によって作られた美しい手工芸が展示されていました。

C1 adjective /ˌfɪl.ænˈθrɒp.ɪk/

philanthropic

博愛主義的な

Meaning

showing concern for the welfare of others; generous and charitable

Example

She is known for her philanthropic activities in the city.

彼女は街での博愛活動で知られています。

C1 noun /ˈmaɪkrəʊˌklaɪmæt/

microclimate

ミクロクライメート

Meaning

The climate of a small, specific area that may differ from the general climate of the surrounding region, often influenced by local factors like terrain, vegetation, or buildings.

Example

A microclimate can have a significant impact on plant growth.

マイクロクライメートは植物の成長に重要な影響を与える可能性があります。

B2 verb /nɪt/

knit

編む

Meaning

To make clothes or fabric by interlocking loops of yarn with needles.

Example

She loves to knit scarves for her friends during the winter.

彼女は冬に友達のためにスカーフを編むのが好きです。

C1 adjective /ˈsiːs.ləs/

Ceaseless

途切れのない; 終わりのない

Meaning

continuing without pause or interruption; endless

Example

The ceaseless rain lasted for three days.

途切れのない雨は三日間続いた。

C2 noun/verb /ˈmæn.ə.kəl/

manacle

手錠

Meaning

A metal shackle for fastening someone's hands or ankles; also to restrain with such shackles.

Example

The prisoner was manacled before being taken to court.

囚人は裁判所に連れて行かれる前に手錠をかけられました。

C2 noun, adjective /ˌæntiˌspæzˈmɒdɪk/

antispasmodic

抗痙攣薬

Meaning

A drug or agent that relieves or prevents muscle spasms.

Example

The doctor prescribed an antispasmodic to ease the pain.

医者は痛みを和らげるために抗痙攣薬を処方しました。

B2 noun /meɪz/

Maize

トウモロコシ

Meaning

a tall cereal plant bearing large grains on a cob; corn

Example

Farmers in the region grow maize as their primary crop for both food and animal feed.

この地域の農家は、食料と動物の餌の両方としてトウモロコシを主要な作物として育てています。

A2 noun /θiːf/

Thief

泥棒

Meaning

a person who steals things from others

Example

The thief was caught stealing from the jewelry store.

泥棒は宝石店で盗んでいるところを捕まえられました。

C2 verb /ɪnˈsteɪt/

instate

任命する

Meaning

To set up in position, office, or authority.

Example

The board decided to instate her as the new director.

取締役会は彼女を新しいディレクターにインステイトすることを決定しました。

C1 noun /rɪˈsaɪtər/

reciter

朗誦者

Meaning

a person who recites or repeats something aloud from memory, especially poetry, prayers, or formal texts

Example

The reciter delivered the poem with clarity and emotion.

朗誦者は明瞭さと感情を込めて詩を朗読した。

C1 noun /əˈsɛsər/

assessor

評価者

Meaning

a person who evaluates or estimates the nature, ability, or quality of something

Example

An external assessor reviewed the project report.

外部の評価者がプロジェクトの報告書を確認しました。

C1 adjective /ˈɡrɪz.li/

grisly

恐ろしい

Meaning

causing horror or disgust

Example

The police discovered a grisly scene at the crime site.

警察は犯罪現場で恐ろしい光景を発見しました。

C2 verb /ˈnɪtˌpɪk/

nitpick

Meaning

To find and criticize small or unimportant faults in someone or something.

Example

She tends to nitpick about every little detail.

C1 verb /ʌnˈɜːθ/

unearth

発掘する

Meaning

To dig up from the ground or to discover something hidden.

Example

Archaeologists unearthed ancient artifacts at the site.

考古学者たちはサイトで古代の遺物を発掘した。

B2 noun /fiːst/

Feast

祝宴; 宴会

Meaning

a large meal, typically one in celebration of something; an annual religious celebration

Example

The wedding feast included traditional dishes from both families' cultures.

結婚式の祝宴には両家の文化からの伝統的な料理が含まれていました。

C1 noun /ˌstætʃuˈɛt/

statuette

小さな像

Meaning

A small statue, usually decorative or artistic.

Example

The artist won a gold statuette for his work.

アーティストは彼の作品で金の小さな像を受賞しました。

B1 verb /ˈɒnər/

honour

敬う

Meaning

to show respect; to keep a promise

Example

We honour our veterans for their service.

私たちは退役軍人をその奉仕のために敬意を表します。

C1 verb /ɪnˈʃraɪn/

enshrine

何かを神聖または重要として保存または敬う

Meaning

to preserve or cherish something as sacred or important

Example

The constitution enshrines the right to freedom of speech.

憲法は言論の自由の権利を保護しています。

C2 adjective /ˈfrəʊərd/

froward

頑固な

Meaning

Difficult to deal with; contrary and disobedient.

Example

The teacher found the froward child hard to manage.

教師は頑固な子供を扱うのが難しいと感じた。

C1 verb /ɪnˈlɪst/

enlist

登録する

Meaning

to join or sign up, especially for military service; to secure someone's support or help

Example

He decided to enlist in the army after graduation.

彼は卒業後に軍隊に入隊することに決めました。

C1 adjective /dɪˈraɪsɪv/

derisive

軽蔑的な

Meaning

Expressing contempt or ridicule.

Example

She gave a derisive laugh at his attempt to sing.

彼女は彼の歌おうとする試みに対して軽蔑的な笑い声を上げた。

C1 noun /rɪdʒ/

ridge

山の稜線または頂上

Meaning

a long, narrow hilltop, mountain range, or raised strip

Example

We walked along the mountain ridge.

私たちは山脈の稜線に沿って歩きました。

A2 noun /stoʊn/

stone

石

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。

C2 noun /ˈkwɒdrʊpɛd/

quadruped

Meaning

an animal that walks on four feet

Example

Most mammals are quadruped creatures adapted for running and stability.

B2 noun/verb ˈven.tʃər

venture

リスクのある事業、冒険、起業

Meaning

A risky or daring journey or undertaking; a business enterprise involving considerable risk.

Example

His new venture into e-commerce proved successful.

彼の新しい電子商取引のベンチャーは成功した。

C2 noun /ˈnoʊzˌɡeɪ/

nosegay

花束

Meaning

a small bunch of flowers, typically given as a gift or carried for decoration

Example

She carried a nosegay of fresh roses to the ceremony.

彼女は式典に新鮮なバラの花束を持って行った。

C1 adjective ˌkaʊntəprəˈdʌktɪv

counterproductive

逆効果

Meaning

Having the opposite of the desired effect; tending to hinder rather than help.

Example

Counterproductive activities often stem from dissatisfaction.

反生産的な活動は、不満から生じることが多いです。

A1 noun /keɪk/

Cake

ケーキ

Meaning

a sweet baked dessert made from flour, sugar, and other ingredients

Example

They ordered a chocolate cake for the birthday party.

彼らは誕生日パーティーのためにチョコレートケーキを注文しました。

B1 noun ɪˈnɪʃətɪvz

initiatives

イニシアティブ

Meaning

Actions or strategies designed to resolve a difficulty or improve a situation; programs or projects.

Example

Community initiatives benefit underprivileged groups.

コミュニティのイニシアティブは恵まれないグループに利益をもたらす。

A1 determiner /sʌm/

some

いくつか

Meaning

an unspecified amount or number of something

Example

I have some money in my wallet.

財布に少しお金があります。

A2 verb /ˈdraɪvɪŋ/

driving

運転

Meaning

the act of controlling and operating a vehicle; guiding or motivating something forward

Example

She loves driving along the coast on weekends.

彼女は週末に沿岸をドライブするのが大好きです。

B2 adjective ɪkˈsplɪsɪt

explicit

明確

Meaning

Stated clearly and in detail, leaving no room for confusion or doubt.

Example

The instructions were explicit, leaving no room for confusion.

指示は明確で、混乱の余地はありませんでした。

C1 noun /ˈpær.ət biːk/

Parrot Beak

パロットビーク

Meaning

a climbing plant with curved red and orange flowers resembling a parrot's beak

Example

The parrot beak flower's unique curved shape makes it a fascinating addition to any garden.

パロットビークの花はユニークな曲線を持っており、どんな庭にも魅力的な追加要素となります。

C2 noun /hɪˈdʒɛməni/ or /ˈhɛdʒəmoʊni/

hegemony

覇権

Meaning

leadership or dominance, especially by one state or group over others

Example

The empire maintained its hegemony over neighboring states.

帝国は隣国に対してその覇権を維持した。

C2 noun /ˈbæs.tərd tiːk/

Bastard teak

バスタードティーク

Meaning

A flowering tree with bright orange-red flowers, also known as flame of the forest

Example

The bastard teak tree blooms with vibrant orange flowers in spring.

バスタードティークの木は春に鮮やかなオレンジ色の花を咲かせます。

C2 noun /ˈɛlɪdʒi/

elegy

エレジー

Meaning

A poem or song expressing sorrow, especially for someone who has died.

Example

The poet wrote an elegy for his late friend.

詩人は亡き友人のためにエレジーを書きました。

C1 noun /njʊˈrɑːlədʒi/

neurology

Meaning

The branch of medicine that deals with disorders of the nervous system.

Example

She specializes in neurology and treats patients with brain diseases.

C2 verb /ˌoʊvərˈliːp/

overleap

飛び越える

Meaning

To jump over something; to omit or disregard something.

Example

He managed to overleap the fence easily.

彼は簡単にフェンスを飛び越えました。

A2 adjective /ˈsɪmələr/

Similar

似ている; 共通の特徴がある

Meaning

alike; having characteristics in common

Example

The two sisters have similar interests in music.

二人の姉妹は音楽に関して似たような興味を持っています。

A2 verb /əˈtækt/

attacked

攻撃した

Meaning

physically or verbally assaulted someone or something; launched an aggressive action against a target

Example

The soldiers attacked the enemy at dawn.

兵士たちは夜明けに敵を攻撃した。

B1 noun /naɪt/

Knight

騎士; 中世の戦士

Meaning

a man given a rank of honor by a British king or queen; a medieval warrior on horseback

Example

The brave knight rescued the princess from the dragon's castle.

勇敢な騎士はドラゴンの城から姫を助けました。

C1 noun /lʌst/

Lust

強い性的欲求；何かへの情熱的な欲望

Meaning

very strong sexual desire; a passionate desire for something

Example

His lust for power corrupted him completely.

彼の権力への欲望は彼を完全に腐敗させた。

C1 adjective /ˈkɔːʃənˌɛri/

cautionary

警告的な

Meaning

serving as a warning; intended to prevent problems or mistakes by giving advice or examples

Example

The report offers a cautionary message about unchecked spending.

その報告書は無計画な支出について警告的なメッセージを示している。

C1 noun /frəˈdʒɪl.ɪ.ti/

fragility

もろさ

Meaning

The quality of being fragile; delicateness.

Example

The cornea's fragility increases with rubbing.

角膜のもろさはこすることで増加します。

B2 verb /skeər/

scare

怖がらせる

Meaning

to frighten someone or make them feel afraid

Example

The loud noise scared the baby.

大きな音が赤ちゃんを怖がらせた。