B2 noun/verb /ˈɡlɪtər/

glitter

輝く

Meaning

To shine with bright, shimmering light; or decorative sparkles.

Example

Her dress glittered under the stage lights.

彼女のドレスはステージのライトの下で輝いていました。

A1 verb /ˈkæri/

carry

運ぶ

Meaning

To support and move something or someone from one place to another.

Example

She carried the bag across the street.

彼女はバッグを通りの向こう側に運びました。

B2 noun /ˌnoʊtɪfɪˈkeɪʃənz/

notifications

通知

Meaning

A notice or announcement, especially an official one.

Example

Turn off notifications to stay focused.

通知をオフにして集中を保つ。

B1 noun /ˈfɪkʃən/

fiction

フィクション

Meaning

Literature created from the imagination, not presented as fact.

Example

She enjoys reading science fiction novels.

彼女はサイエンスフィクション小説を読むのが好きです。

B1 adjective /ʌnˈpɒpjʊlə/

unpopular

不人気な

Meaning

not liked or supported by many people

Example

The decision was unpopular with the public.

その決定は世間で不人気だった。

C2 adjective /rɪˈkæl.sɪ.trənt/

recalcitrant

反抗的, 頑固な, 服従しない

Meaning

Having an obstinately uncooperative attitude toward authority or discipline.

Example

The recalcitrant student refused to follow rules.

反抗的な学生は規則に従うことを拒否した。

C2 noun /ˌɪkθiˈɒlədʒɪst/

ichthyologist

魚類学者

Meaning

A scientist who studies fish.

Example

The ichthyologist discovered a new species of fish in the river.

魚類学者は川で新しい魚の種を発見しました。

B2 adverb /ˈmɪərli/

merely

ただ

Meaning

Only; nothing more than.

Example

She was merely trying to help.

彼女はただ助けようとしていました。

C2 adverb /ˌsʌb ˈroʊzə/

sub rosa

秘密裏に

Meaning

secretly, in confidence, or in private

Example

The deal was made sub rosa to avoid public scrutiny.

取引はサブローザで行われ、公衆の監視を避けるためでした。

C2 verb /dɪˈkæpɪteɪt/

decapitate

幸せ

Meaning

To cut off the head of a person or animal.

Example

The ancient executioner decapitated the criminal.

彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、幸せを隠すことができませんでした。

B2 adjective, noun /ˌɪn.təlˈɛk.tʃu.əl/

intellectual

知的な

Meaning

Relating to the intellect; a person who engages in critical thinking and study.

Example

She enjoys intellectual discussions about philosophy.

彼女は哲学についての知的な議論を楽しんでいます。

A1 pronoun, noun, adjective /wʌn/

one

一

Meaning

the number equivalent to the sum of zero and one; a single person or thing

Example

Only one student answered the question.

ただ一人の学生が質問に答えました。

C2 noun /ɒmˈnɪpətəns/

omnipotence

全能

Meaning

The quality of having unlimited power or authority.

Example

Many religions describe God’s omnipotence as absolute.

多くの宗教では神の全能は絶対的なものと説明されています。

B2 noun /ˈprɛmɪs/

premise

前提 / 建物

Meaning

a statement or idea on which reasoning or an argument is based; also a building or property

Example

His argument was based on a false premise.

彼の議論は誤った前提に基づいていました。

C1 verb /prɪˈdɒmɪneɪt/

predominate

支配する

Meaning

To be the strongest, most common, or most influential element.

Example

Traditional values still predominate in the community.

伝統的な価値観はコミュニティ内で依然として支配的です。

C1 noun /ɡluːm/

Gloom

暗闇; 悲しみ; 憂鬱

Meaning

partial or total darkness; a state of dejection or despondency

Example

The thick clouds cast a gloom over the valley, making everything appear dark and dreary.

厚い雲が谷間に暗闇を投げかけ、すべてが暗くて陰気に見えました。

B1 noun ˈklaɪ.mət tʃeɪndʒ

climate change

気候変動

Meaning

A change in global or regional climate patterns, attributed largely to the increased levels of atmospheric carbon dioxide produced by the use of fossil fuels.

Example

Climate change is causing more natural disasters.

気候変動は、より多くの自然災害を引き起こしています。

A2 adjective /ˈsɪr.i.əs/

Serious

真剣; 真面目; 重要;

Meaning

thoughtful; grave; requiring careful consideration; not joking

Example

This is a serious matter that needs immediate attention.

これは即座に注意が必要な真剣な問題です。

C1 noun/verb /ˈrɛprɪˌmænd/

reprimand

Meaning

A formal expression of disapproval; to scold or criticize someone officially.

Example

The teacher reprimanded the student for being late.

B2 noun /taɪm ˈblɒk.ɪŋ/

time blocking

時間ブロック法

Meaning

A time management method where you divide your day into blocks of time and assign specific activities to each block.

Example

Time-blocking helps in better productivity and efficiency.

タイムブロッキングは生産性と効率を向上させるのに役立ちます。

C1 noun /ˈvʌl.tʃər/

Vulture

ハゲワシ

Meaning

a large bird of prey that feeds mainly on carrion

Example

The vulture circled overhead, waiting for its prey.

ハゲワシは空を旋回しながら、その獲物を待っていました。

C1 noun /sɪˈdʌk.ʃən/

Seduction

誘惑; 誘惑

Meaning

the action of seducing someone; temptation to do something wrong

Example

He fell victim to the seduction of easy money.

彼は簡単な金儲けの誘惑に負けた。

C1 noun /səˈvɪləti/

civility

礼儀

Meaning

Polite and courteous behavior.

Example

He treated his opponent with civility despite their differences.

彼は彼の対戦相手に対して礼儀を持って接した、彼らの違いにもかかわらず。

B1 adverb /ˈpræk.tɪ.kəl.i/

Practically

実質的に; ほぼ; ほぼ

Meaning

in a practical manner; almost; nearly

Example

The project is practically finished.

そのプロジェクトはほぼ終わりました。

C1 adjective /ˌaʊtˈspoʊkən/

Outspoken

率直

Meaning

frank; speaking directly

Example

She is known for being outspoken about social issues.

彼女は社会問題について率直に話すことで知られています。

A1 adjective /dɑːk/

Dark

暗い

Meaning

having little or no light; of a deep shade approaching black

Example

She prefers dark colors for her winter clothes.

彼女は冬の服に暗い色を好みます。

C2 noun /ˈseɪnjər/

seignior

封建領主

Meaning

A feudal lord; a man of authority in medieval Europe.

Example

The seignior demanded taxes from the peasants.

封建領主は農民から税金を要求した。

B1 adjective /ˈlʌv.ɪŋ/

Loving

愛情深い; 世話好きな; 愛と温かさを示す

Meaning

affectionate; caring; showing love and warmth

Example

She is a loving mother who cares deeply for her children.

彼女は子供たちを深く思いやる愛情深い母親です。

C1 adjective /ˈstɪndʒi/

stingy

けち

Meaning

unwilling to spend or give; miserly

Example

He is too stingy to buy a gift for his friend.

彼は友達へのプレゼントを買うにはあまりにけちだ。

C1 adjective /ˈærəbəl/

arable

耕作可能

Meaning

suitable for growing crops or farming

Example

The farmer purchased arable land to expand his crops.

農家は作物を拡大するために耕作可能な土地を購入しました。

C1 verb ɪɡˈzɛm.plɪ.faɪ

exemplify

例示する

Meaning

To be a typical example of or to illustrate something clearly, to show as an example or demonstrate.

Example

His dedication exemplifies true leadership.

彼の献身は真のリーダーシップを例示しています。

A2 noun /ʃɔːrts/

shorts

ショートパンツ

Meaning

a short garment worn on the lower half of the body that covers each leg separately, usually above the knees.

Example

He wore a pair of blue shorts to the beach.

彼はビーチに青いショートパンツを履いていました。

B2 noun /ˈrɛlɪvəns/

relevance

Moss

苔

Meaning

a small flowerless plant that grows in clumps in moist places

Example

Green moss covered the old stone wall.

緑の苔が古い石の壁を覆っていました。

C2 noun /ɪˈrʌp.ʃən/

Irruption

突然の暴力的な侵入; 侵略または襲撃; 突然の噴出または噴火

Meaning

a sudden violent entry; an invasion or raid; a sudden outburst or eruption

Example

The army's irruption into enemy territory caught the opposing forces completely off guard.

軍隊の敵領土へのイラプションは、相手の力を完全に不意を突いた。

B2 noun /ˈʌndərˌteɪkɪŋ/

undertaking

事業

Meaning

A task, project, or responsibility that someone agrees to do.

Example

Starting a new company is a difficult undertaking.

新しい会社を立ち上げるのは難しい事業です。

C2 noun /kərˈmʌdʒən/

curmudgeon

むっつりした老人

Meaning

a bad-tempered, cranky, or irritable person, usually old

Example

The old curmudgeon complained about everything in the neighborhood.

その年老いたむっつりした老人は近所のすべてに文句を言っていた。

C2 adjective /ˈrɪz.ə.bəl/

risible

滑稽な

Meaning

so absurd or ridiculous that it deserves to be laughed at

Example

The idea of flying pigs is completely risible.

飛ぶ豚のアイデアは完全に滑稽です。

B2 noun /rɒd/

rod

金属または木材の細長い棒

Meaning

a thin straight bar, especially of metal or wood

Example

He used an iron rod to support the structure.

彼は構造を支えるために鉄のロッドを使いました。

C2 verb /ɪnˈdɒktrɪˌneɪt/

indoctrinate

教義を押し付ける

Meaning

To teach someone to fully accept a set of beliefs or ideas without question.

Example

The regime tried to indoctrinate the youth with propaganda.

その政権は宣伝を通じて若者を洗脳しようとした。

A2 adjective /ˈmʌnθli/

monthly

月次

Meaning

happening, done, or published once a month

Example

Employees receive their salary on a monthly basis.

従業員は毎月給料を受け取ります。

C2 noun /ˌdɛd ˈhiːt/

dead-heat

引き分け

Meaning

a race or contest in which two or more competitors finish exactly equal

Example

The race ended in a dead-heat between the two runners.

レースは二人のランナーの間で引き分けで終わった。

B1 adjective dɪˈleɪd

delayed

遅延

Meaning

Late or postponed; happening later than planned or expected.

Example

The Artemis mission was delayed due to technical challenges.

アルテミスミッションは技術的な課題のため遅延しました。

C1 verb /ɪˈnʌnsieɪt/

enunciate

明確に発音する

Meaning

to pronounce words clearly; to express an idea clearly

Example

The teacher asked him to enunciate each word.

先生は彼に各単語を明確に発音するように頼んだ。

C1 noun /trænsˈfjuːʒən/

transfusion

輸血

Meaning

the process of transferring blood or another fluid into a person's vein

Example

The patient received a blood transfusion after the accident.

事故後、患者は輸血を受けました。

B2 noun /pliː/

Plea

請願; 要求; 弁明

Meaning

an urgent and emotional request; a defendant's formal response to a criminal charge; an excuse or justification

Example

She made a plea for help during the emergency.

緊急時に彼女は助けを求める請願をした。

C2 adjective /vɛˈstɪdʒiəl/

vestigial

遺物の

Meaning

Relating to a small, undeveloped remnant of something that was once much larger or more functional.

Example

Humans have a vestigial tailbone that no longer serves its original purpose.

人間にはもはや元の機能を果たさない遺物の尾骨があります。

C1 noun /məˈmɛn.toʊ/

memento

記念品

Meaning

An object kept as a reminder of a person, place, or event.

Example

She kept the ticket as a memento of their first concert together.

彼女は最初のコンサートの記念品としてチケットを保存しました。

C1 verb /ɪkˈskriːt/

excrete

排泄する

Meaning

to eliminate waste matter from the body

Example

Humans excrete carbon dioxide through breathing.

人間は呼吸を通じて二酸化炭素を排出します。

B2 adjective /əˈbrʌpt/

abrupt

突然

Meaning

Sudden or unexpected, often without warning.

Example

The car came to an abrupt stop in the middle of the road.

車は道路の中央で急停車しました。

A2 noun /dʒɔɪ/

Joy

喜び

Meaning

a feeling of great pleasure and happiness; a person or thing that causes delight

Example

The children's laughter filled the house with joy during the holiday celebration.

子供たちの笑い声は、休日の祝賀の間に家を喜びで満たしました。

C1 noun /pækt/

Pact

協定; 契約

Meaning

a formal agreement between individuals or parties; a treaty or contract

Example

The two countries signed a peace pact to end the war.

二国は戦争を終わらせるために平和協定に署名した。

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 adverb /ˌælfəˈbɛtɪkli/

alphabetically

アルファベット順に

Meaning

in the order of the letters of the alphabet

Example

The names are listed alphabetically in the register.

名前は登録簿にアルファベット順に並んでいます。

C1 noun /ˌæɡ.rəˈveɪ.ʃən/

aggravation

悪化, 増悪

Meaning

The act of making a situation worse or the state of being worsened.

Example

The delay caused great aggravation for the passengers.

遅延は乗客に大きな不快感を引き起こしました。

B2 noun /ˈʃepərd/

Shepherd

羊飼い

Meaning

a person who tends and guards sheep

Example

The shepherd guided his flock to the green pasture.

羊飼いは自分の群れを緑の牧草地に導いた。

C1 noun, verb /ˈkɒmjuːn/

commune

共同体 / 心を通わせる

Meaning

Noun: a group of people living together and sharing possessions; Verb: to share one's thoughts or feelings intimately.

Example

She went to the countryside to commune with nature.

彼女は自然と心を通わせるために田舎に行った。

C2 noun /ˌmɒnəˈmeɪniə/

monomania

Meaning

Excessive concentration or obsession with a single subject or idea.

Example

His monomania for collecting stamps worried his family.

B1 verb /slɪp/

slip

滑る

Meaning

to lose balance or fall while moving, or to accidentally slide from a position

Example

She slipped on the wet floor and fell.

彼女は濡れた床で滑って転んだ。

B2 noun /ˈbriː.ðɪŋ tɛkˌniːks/

breathing techniques

呼吸法

Meaning

Methods of controlling breathing to achieve relaxation and improve health.

Example

Breathing techniques help in reducing stress and anxiety.

呼吸法はストレスや不安を減らすのに役立ちます。

C1 noun/verb /ˈvɑːrnɪʃ/

varnish

ニス

Meaning

A liquid that is applied to wood or other materials to form a hard, shiny surface; also to apply such a liquid.

Example

The carpenter varnished the table to give it a glossy finish.

大工はテーブルに光沢を与えるためにニスを塗った。

B2 adjective /ˌsɪm.pəˈθet.ɪk/

Sympathetic

思いやりのある; 理解力のある; 敏感な;

Meaning

showing compassion or understanding for someone's feelings or situation

Example

She was very sympathetic when I told her about my problems.

私が自分の問題について話したとき、彼女はとても思いやりがありました。

C2 noun /ˈækəlaɪt/

acolyte

Meaning

a follower or assistant, especially in a religious service or as a devoted supporter of a leader

Example

The senator arrived with a small group of acolytes who handled the press.

B1 adverb /ˈtɛrəbli/

terribly

ひどく

Meaning

to a very great or extreme degree; very badly or unpleasantly

Example

He felt terribly sad after hearing the news.

彼はそのニュースを聞いた後、ひどく悲しく感じました。

C1 adjective /ˈdaʊ.ər/

dour

厳格

Meaning

relentlessly severe, stern, or gloomy in manner or appearance

Example

His dour expression made the meeting uncomfortable.

彼の厳格な表情は会議を不快にした。

C2 verb /ˈhæloʊ/

hallow

聖別する

Meaning

to honor as holy; to make sacred or greatly respected

Example

The ancient temple was hallowed by centuries of worship.

古代の寺院は何世紀にもわたる崇拝によって聖別されました。

C1 verb /dɪsˈpleɪs/

displace

置き換える

Meaning

to force someone or something out of their usual or original position; to replace or substitute

Example

The new technology will displace many traditional manufacturing jobs.

新しい技術は多くの伝統的な製造業の仕事を置き換えるでしょう。

B2 adjective /ˈhaɪˌprəʊfaɪl/

high-profile

注目の的

Meaning

having a lot of attention or public notice

Example

The CEO attended a high-profile conference in New York.

CEOはニューヨークでのハイプロファイルな会議に参加しました。

C2 noun /əˈpɜːrtənəns/

appurtenance

付属物 / 付加部分

Meaning

an accessory or supplementary part of something

Example

The garage is an appurtenance of the main house.

ガレージはメインハウスの付属物です。

A1 noun /striːt/

street

通り

Meaning

a public road in a city or town, typically with buildings on one or both sides

Example

He walked down the street to the park.

彼は公園へ向かって通りを歩いていました。

A2 noun /ˈsɛlˌfoʊn/

cellphone

携帯電話

Meaning

a portable telephone that uses a cellular network for wireless communication

Example

She forgot her cellphone at home and couldn’t call anyone.

彼女は家に携帯電話を忘れて、誰にも電話できなかった。

A2 noun /tiːm/

team

チーム

Meaning

a group of people working together towards a common goal

Example

Our team won the match after a great effort.

私たちのチームは素晴らしい努力の後に試合に勝ちました。

B2 noun /wɪðˈdrɔːəl/

withdrawal

引き出し

Meaning

the act of taking something back or removing oneself from a situation

Example

He made a withdrawal of $500 from his bank account.

彼は銀行口座から500ドルを引き出しました。

C1 noun /ˈæmpɛər/

ampere

アンペア

Meaning

A unit of electric current in the International System of Units (SI), symbolized as A.

Example

The current flowing through the wire is measured in amperes.

ワイヤーを流れる電流はアンペアで測定されます。

B2 noun /ˈɑːr.tɪ.zən/

Artison

職人

Meaning

a skilled craftsperson who makes things by hand

Example

The artisan created a beautiful wooden sculpture.

職人は美しい木彫りの彫刻を作りました。

C1 noun /kəˈlaɪdəˌskoʊp/

kaleidoscope

万華鏡

Meaning

A toy or instrument with mirrors and colored pieces that create changing patterns when rotated; also used metaphorically for a constantly changing sequence of patterns or elements.

Example

The city lights turned into a kaleidoscope of colors as the festival began.

祭りが始まると、街の明かりは色とりどりの万華鏡に変わった。

C2 adjective /ˈæsɪnaɪn/

asinine

愚かな

Meaning

Extremely foolish or stupid.

Example

It was an asinine idea to drive into the storm without checking the weather.

天気を確認せずに嵐の中を車で走るのは愚かな考えだった。

C1 noun sɪˈmɛntɪd ɡreɪv

cemented grave

セメントで作られた墓

Meaning

A grave that is constructed with cement for permanence.

Example

The cemented grave of the martyrs was seen near the river.

殉教者のセメントで作られた墓が川の近くで見られました。

C2 adjective /hɪk/

Hick

田舎者; 田舎の人

Meaning

unsophisticated person from a rural area; country bumpkin

Example

He had a hick accent from growing up in a small town.

彼は小さな町で育ったため、田舎者のアクセントがあった。

B2 verb /kənˈsiːv/

conceive

思いつく, 妊娠する

Meaning

to form or imagine an idea in the mind; to become pregnant

Example

It is hard to conceive how such an idea could succeed.

そのようなアイデアが成功する方法を考えるのは難しい。

C1 adjective /ˌɪndɪˈspjuːtəbəl/

Indisputable

議論の余地がない; 否定できない; 確定的

Meaning

impossible to deny or argue against; undeniable; certain

Example

The evidence against him was indisputable.

彼に対する証拠は議論の余地がなかった。

C1 noun /daɪˈvɜː.ʃən/

Diversion

迂回

Meaning

the action of turning something aside from its course; an activity that diverts the mind

Example

The road closure forced a diversion through the countryside for all travelers.

道路の閉鎖により、すべての旅行者は田舎道を通って迂回することを余儀なくされました。

C1 adjective ʌnˈmætʃt

unmatched

比類のない

Meaning

Not equaled or rivaled by any other; without equal.

Example

The freedom fighters showed unmatched bravery.

自由の戦士たちは比類のない勇気を示しました。

B2 noun /prəˈtɛstər/

protester

抗議者

Meaning

a person who takes part in a protest or demonstration

Example

The protester spoke passionately about the cause.

抗議者はその原因について情熱的に話しました。

A2 noun /ˈfer.i.teɪl/

Fairy-tale

おとぎ話

Meaning

a children's story about magical and imaginary beings and lands

Example

Children love listening to fairy-tales before bedtime.

子供たちは寝る前におとぎ話を聞くのが大好きです。

C2 noun /ˈsaɪ.nəˌʃʊr/

cynosure

皆の注目の的

Meaning

A person or thing that is the center of attention or admiration.

Example

She was the cynosure of all eyes at the party.

彼女はパーティーで皆の注目の的でした。

B2 noun /ɡloʊb/

Globe

球形の物体；地球；地球の球形モデル

Meaning

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

Example

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

先生は地球儀を使って、学生たちに異なる国々の位置を示しました。

B1 noun /ˌrek.ə.menˈdeɪ.ʃən/

Recommendation

hierarchy

階層

Meaning

A system in which people or things are arranged in levels of importance or authority.

Example

The corporate hierarchy determines who makes the final decision.

企業の階層は、最終決定を誰が行うかを決定します。

C2 noun /ˈɪəri/

eyrie

ワシの巣

Meaning

the nest of a bird of prey, such as an eagle, typically built high on a cliff or tree

Example

The eagle’s eyrie was perched high on the mountain cliff.

ワシの巣は山の崖の頂上にありました。

B2 noun /ˌep.ɪˈdem.ɪk/

Epidemic

流行病

Meaning

a widespread occurrence of an infectious disease in a community

Example

The flu epidemic affected thousands of people across the country.

インフルエンザのエピデミックは全国で何千人もの人々に影響を与えました。

C1 verb /ˈdɛsɪmeɪt/

decimate

壊滅させる

Meaning

To destroy or kill a large proportion of something.

Example

The wildfire decimated the forest.

森林火災が森を壊滅させました。

B1 adjective /ˈvaɪə.lət/

Violet

紫色

Meaning

of a bluish-purple color

Example

She wore a beautiful violet dress to the party.

彼女はパーティーに美しい紫色のドレスを着ていました。

B2 noun /ˌekspləˈreɪʃən/

exploration

探査

Meaning

the action of traveling through or studying an area to learn more about it

Example

Space exploration has expanded our understanding of the universe.

宇宙探査は私たちの宇宙に対する理解を広げました。

B2 noun /ˈɡlɔː.ri/

Glory

栄光; 名誉; 光輝

Meaning

magnificent beauty or splendor; praise, honor, and distinction; a state of absolute happiness

Example

The athlete basked in the glory of winning the Olympic gold medal.

アスリートはオリンピック金メダルを取った栄光に浸った。

C2 adjective /ˈdaʊ.di/

dowdy

時代遅れ / ださい

Meaning

unfashionable, dull, or shabby in appearance

Example

She wore a dowdy dress to the party.

彼女はパーティーに時代遅れのドレスを着ていた。

B2 noun /ˈbæŋkrʌpt/

Bankrupt

破産

Meaning

a person unable to pay debts; having no money; completely lacking in something

Example

The company went bankrupt after years of poor financial management.

その会社は、長年の不良な財務管理の後、破産しました。

C2 noun /ɪɡˈzækʃən/

exaction

強制徴収

Meaning

the act of demanding or obtaining something, especially unfairly

Example

The peasants suffered under the king's heavy exactions.

農民たちは王の重い強制徴収の下で苦しんだ。

B2 noun /ˈdɛməˌkræt/

democrat

民主主義者

Meaning

a supporter of democracy or a member of the Democratic Party in the US

Example

He is a strong democrat who believes in equal rights.

彼は平等な権利を信じる強い民主主義者です。

B1 noun /ˈpeɪstri/

pastry

ペストリー

Meaning

a baked food product made from flour, fat, and water, often sweet or savory

Example

I bought a box of fresh pastries for breakfast.

私は朝食のために新鮮なペストリーの箱を買いました。

C2 verb /dɪˈkæmp/

decamp

逃げる

Meaning

To depart suddenly or secretly, often to avoid trouble or escape.

Example

The thief decamped before the police arrived.

泥棒は警察が到着する前に逃げました。

A2 noun /ɡræs/

grass

幸福

Meaning

plants with narrow green leaves, often covering the ground in fields or gardens

Example

Children are playing on the grass.

彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、幸せを隠すことができませんでした。

A2 noun /ˈneɪbər/

neighbor

隣人

Meaning

a person living next door or nearby

Example

My neighbor lent me some sugar when I ran out.

私の隣人は私が砂糖がなくなった時、砂糖を貸してくれました。

C1 noun /ˈlʊkaʊt/

lookout

監視, 見張り

Meaning

A place for watching; a person keeping watch.

Example

The guard kept a lookout for suspicious activity.

ガードは怪しい活動に目を光らせていました。

B2 noun /ˈɡæl.ək.siːz/

galaxies

銀河

Meaning

Large collections of stars, gas, and dust held together by gravity.

Example

Distant galaxies hold clues about the early universe.

遠くの銀河は初期の宇宙についての手がかりを持っています。

C2 noun /ˈɒb.stɪ.nə.si/

obstinacy

頑固

Meaning

Stubborn refusal to change one's opinion or chosen course of action, despite attempts to persuade one to do so.

Example

His obstinacy made negotiations difficult.

彼の頑固さは交渉を難しくしました。

C2 adjective /ˌnɒnˈtrɪviəl/

nontrivial

非自明

Meaning

Not simple or easy; requiring effort or significant thought.

Example

Solving the equation turned out to be a nontrivial task.

方程式を解くことは非自明な作業であることが分かりました。

C2 noun ˈkɑː.dərz

cadres

カド

Meaning

A small group of people specially trained for a particular purpose or profession; a group of activists in a communist or other political organization.

Example

There are 26 cadres under BPSC.

BPSCの下に26人のカドがいます。

C2 verb /ˌrɛprɪˈhɛnd/

reprehend

非難する

Meaning

to express disapproval or criticism of someone or something

Example

The teacher reprehended the student for being dishonest.

先生は不正直なことで生徒を叱りました。

B2 adjective /ˈrɪdən/

ridden

覆われた

Meaning

Full of or dominated by something unpleasant.

Example

The country was ridden with corruption.

その国は腐敗に覆われていた。

C2 noun /ˈpɒntɪf/

pontiff

教皇または高位の司教

Meaning

the pope or a high-ranking bishop in the Christian church

Example

The pontiff addressed the nation in a televised speech.

教皇はテレビで国民に向けて演説を行いました。

B2 adjective ˈkʌtɪŋ ˌɛdʒ

cutting-edge

最先端, 革新的, 最先端技術

Meaning

The most advanced or innovative; at the forefront of development.

Example

This company develops cutting-edge technology.

この会社は最先端技術を開発しています。

C2 adjective /əˈmɔːrfəs/

amorphous

無定形

Meaning

Lacking a clear shape or form; without a defined structure.

Example

The plan remained amorphous and lacked concrete details.

その計画は無定形のままで、具体的な詳細が欠けていました。

B1 noun /weɪst/

Waist

腰

Meaning

the part of the human body below the ribs and above the hips

Example

She tied a belt around her waist.

彼女は腰にベルトを巻きました。

A2 adjective /ˈtʃɪə.fəl/

Cheerful

陽気な; 楽観的な; 喜びに満ちた

Meaning

happy and optimistic; full of joy and good spirits; bright and lively

Example

She has a cheerful personality that brightens everyone's day.

彼女は皆の日を明るく照らす陽気な性格を持っています。

B2 verb, noun /ˈkɒntɛst/

contest

競技, 挑戦

Meaning

verb: to compete or challenge; noun: a competition or dispute

Example

She decided to contest the election against the incumbent.

彼女は現職に対して選挙に挑戦することを決定しました。

B2 verb /ˈnæreɪt/

narrate

物語る

Meaning

To tell a story or describe events, often in detail.

Example

She will narrate the events of her journey to the audience.

彼女は観客に自分の旅の出来事を語るでしょう。

B2 noun /dɛk/

deck

デッキ / プラットフォーム

Meaning

A flat surface or platform, often on a ship or building.

Example

We enjoyed the sunset from the upper deck of the ferry.

私たちはフェリーの上デッキから夕日を楽しみました。

A1 noun /ˈvɪlɪdʒ/

village

村

Meaning

a small community or group of houses in a rural area

Example

They live in a small village surrounded by mountains.

彼らは山に囲まれた小さな村に住んでいます。

C2 adjective /ˈruːbɪkənd/

rubicund

健康的な赤みを帯びた顔

Meaning

Having a healthy reddish complexion.

Example

The old man’s rubicund face showed he was in good health.

その老人の赤みを帯びた顔は、彼が健康であることを示していた。

C2 noun /ˌɔːrnɪˈθɒlədʒɪst/

ornithologist

鳥類学者

Meaning

a scientist who studies birds

Example

The ornithologist spent years studying migratory birds.

そのオルニソロジストは渡り鳥を研究するために何年も費やしました。