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B1 adverb /ˈɡreɪtli/

greatly

非常に
Meaning
to a large extent or degree; very much
Example
She was greatly admired by her students.
彼女は生徒たちから非常に賞賛されました。
C1 noun /ˈlæd.i/

laddie

若い男の子
Meaning
A young boy or lad.
Example
The old man gave the young laddie a kind smile.
老人は若い男の子に親切な笑顔をくれました。
C1 verb /ˈɡloʊbəlaɪz/

globalize

グローバル化する
Meaning
to make something worldwide in scope or application; to integrate into a global system
Example
Many companies globalize their operations to reach international markets.
多くの企業は国際市場に進出するため事業をグローバル化する。
B2 adjective /æbˈnɔːr.məl/

abnormal

異常な
Meaning
deviating from what is normal or usual, typically in a way that is undesirable
Example
The doctor noticed an abnormal growth in the patient’s lung.
医者は患者の肺に異常な成長を見つけました。
B2 noun /ˈdjuːəʊ/

duo

デュオ
Meaning
a pair of people or things, especially in music or entertainment
Example
The musical duo performed their latest hit at the concert.
その音楽デュオはコンサートで最新のヒットを演奏しました。
B1 adjective /ˈkɔːʃəs/

cautious

慎重
Meaning
careful to avoid potential problems or dangers
Example
She was cautious about trusting strangers.
彼女は見知らぬ人を信頼することに慎重だった。
C2 noun /ˌbluː ˈblʌd/

Blue-blood

ブルーブラッド
Meaning
a person of noble birth; aristocrat
Example
She came from a family of blue-bloods with centuries of royal heritage.
彼女は数世代にわたる王室の遺産を持つブルーブラッドの家族から来ました。
C2 noun /ˈkɔːrpəskəl/

corpuscle

小さな粒子または細胞、特に赤血球
Meaning
a small particle or cell, especially a blood cell
Example
Red corpuscles carry oxygen throughout the body.
赤血球は体内で酸素を運ぶ。
A1 noun /aɪ/

Eye

目; 視力
Meaning
the organ of sight; the ability to see
Example
Her eyes sparkled with joy.
彼女の目は喜びで輝いていた。
B2 adjective /ˈmɪθɪkəl/

Mythical

神話的な
Meaning
existing only in myths or legends; imaginary or fictitious
Example
Dragons are mythical creatures that appear in many cultures.
ドラゴンは多くの文化に登場する神話的な生き物です。
C2 adjective /paɪd/

pied

まだら模様の
Meaning
having two or more different colors, typically in blotches
Example
The pied cat had black and white patches all over its body.
その斑猫は体中に黒と白の斑点がありました。
B2 verb /ˌoʊvərˈtɜrn/

overturn

覆す / 判決を覆す
Meaning
to turn something upside down or to reverse a decision or judgment
Example
The court decided to overturn the previous ruling.
裁判所は前回の判決を覆すことに決めました。
C1 adjective + noun kəˈmendəbəl ɪˈnɪʃətɪvz

commendable initiatives

称賛に値する取り組み
Meaning
Praiseworthy efforts or actions that deserve admiration and approval.
Example
The commendable initiatives aim to raise awareness.
その賞賛に値するイニシアチブは、認識を高めることを目指しています。
C1 noun /ˈhæm.lət/

Hamlet

小さな村
Meaning
a small rural settlement, smaller than a village; a small community
Example
The tiny hamlet nestled in the valley had only a dozen houses and one small church.
谷間にある小さな村には、家が12軒と小さな教会が1つだけあった。
C2 verb /bɪˈmjuːz/

bemuse

困惑させる
Meaning
To confuse or puzzle someone.
Example
The complex instructions bemused the new employees.
複雑な指示が新しい従業員を困惑させました。
C1 noun /ˈfæs.ɪt/

facet

側面, 部分, 特徴
Meaning
One of the many aspects or features of something; a particular part or element of something.
Example
Every facet of the project was carefully analyzed.
プロジェクトの各側面は慎重に分析されました。
C1 verb /kənˈsɛptʃuəlaɪz/

conceptualize

概念化する
Meaning
to form an idea or concept of something in your mind
Example
The artist conceptualized a new design for the exhibition.
アーティストは展示のために新しいデザインを構想しました。
C1 noun /ˈpɪk.æks/

Pick-axe

ツルハシ
Meaning
a tool with a heavy metal head and long handle used for breaking up hard ground or rock
Example
The miner used a pick-axe to break through the rocky surface.
鉱夫は岩の表面を壊すためにツルハシを使用しました。
A1 noun /wɜːrd/

word

単語
Meaning
a single distinct meaningful element of speech or writing
Example
He looked up the word in the dictionary.
彼は辞書でその単語を調べました。
B2 noun /ˈfɪʃ.ɪŋ/

phishing

詐欺による情報盗取
Meaning
The fraudulent practice of sending emails purporting to be from reputable companies in order to induce individuals to reveal personal information.
Example
Phishing emails often trick people into revealing passwords.
フィッシングメールは、しばしば人々をだましてパスワードを明かさせます。
C2 noun /ˌmæk.ɪˈneɪ.ʃən/

Machination

陰謀; 策略;
Meaning
a clever scheme or artful plot, usually with evil intent; crafty designing or plotting
Example
The villain's machinations were finally exposed.
悪役の陰謀は最終的に暴露された。
B2 verb /dɪˈtɜːr/

deter

Meaning
to discourage someone from doing something by instilling doubt or fear
Example
High fines are meant to deter people from breaking the law.
B2 noun ˈhæb.ɪ.tæts

habitats

生息地
Meaning
The natural home or environment of an animal, plant, or other organism.
Example
Scientists envision habitats on the Moon.
科学者たちは月面にハビタッツを想像しています。
C1 noun /ˈfɔːr.teɪ/ or /fɔːrt/

forte

得意
Meaning
a strong ability or talent; something one does particularly well
Example
Cooking is definitely her forte.
料理は間違いなく彼女の得意分野です。
C1 verb /ˈstɪntɪŋ/

stinting

けちけちと与える
Meaning
to supply sparingly or with restrictions
Example
He never stinting his efforts to help the poor.
彼は貧しい人々を助けるために決して手を抜きません。
B2 adjective /dɪˈsɛndənt/

descendent

下降する
Meaning
Moving downward; going down or descending.
Example
The river followed a descendent course toward the valley.
川は谷に向かって下降するコースをたどった。
B2 adjective /ˈrɪɡ.ər.əs/

rigorous

厳格な
Meaning
Extremely thorough and demanding in analysis or practice.
Example
A rigorous study plan helps students achieve better results.
厳格な学習計画は、学生がより良い結果を得るのに役立ちます。
C1 noun kɒɡˈnɪʃ.ən

cognition

認知
Meaning
The mental action or process of acquiring knowledge and understanding through thought, experience, and the senses.
Example
Cognition plays a key role in learning.
認知は学習において重要な役割を果たします。
B1 noun /tʃɪl/

Chill

寒さ; 恐れや不安の感情; リラックスする
Meaning
an unpleasant feeling of coldness; a feeling of fear or anxiety; to relax
Example
There was a chill in the air as autumn approached.
秋が近づくにつれて、空気の中に寒さを感じた。
A1 preposition /ɒn/

on

上
Meaning
physically in contact with and supported by a surface
Example
The book is on the table.
本はテーブルの上にあります。
B2 noun, verb /nɜːrv/

nerve

神経; 勇気
Meaning
A bundle of fibers in the body that transmits signals between the brain and other parts; also courage or audacity.
Example
She gathered the nerve to speak in front of the large audience.
彼女は大きな観客の前で話す勇気を持っていた。
B1 verb /blɛs/

bless

祝福する
Meaning
to give divine favor; to ask for God's favor
Example
The priest blessed the congregation.
牧師は会衆を祝福しました。
B1 noun /ˈædʒɪktɪv/

adjective

形容詞
Meaning
a word that describes or modifies a noun by giving more information about its quality, quantity, or state
Example
The adjective in the sentence adds more detail to the noun.
形容詞は名詞に詳しい情報を加えます。
B1 noun/verb /ˈprɛʃər/

pressure

プレッシャー
Meaning
the force applied to something or the feeling of stress or tension
Example
The pressure of the situation made him nervous.
その状況のプレッシャーは彼を緊張させました。
B1 verb /ˈpʌnɪʃ/

punish

罰する
Meaning
to give a penalty for wrongdoing; to discipline
Example
The teacher will punish students who cheat.
先生はカンニングした生徒を罰します。
C1 adjective /ˈtæntəmaʊnt/

tantamount

同等
Meaning
Equivalent in seriousness or effect; virtually the same as.
Example
His refusal to speak was tantamount to an admission of guilt.
彼の話さないことは罪を認めることと同等だった。
C2 noun /ˈoʊpiət/

opiate

Meaning
a drug containing opium or its derivatives, used to relieve pain or cause sleep
Example
The doctor prescribed an opiate to relieve the patient's pain.
C1 verb /ˈweɪvər/

waver

揺れる
Meaning
to become unsteady or indecisive; to hesitate or shake
Example
She began to waver in her decision to move abroad.
彼女は海外に引っ越す決断に揺れ始めた。
A2 verb /kənˈtɪnjuː/

continue

続ける
Meaning
To keep happening, existing, or doing something without stopping.
Example
The rain will continue throughout the night.
雨は一晩中続きます。
B2 verb /ɪˈmɪt/

emit

放出する
Meaning
to send out something such as light, heat, sound, or gas
Example
The factory emits smoke into the atmosphere.
工場は大気中に煙を排出します。
C1 noun /ˈprɒk.tər/

proctor

試験監督者
Meaning
a person who supervises students during an examination
Example
The proctor reminded students to keep their phones switched off.
試験監督者は学生に携帯電話を切るように注意しました。
A2 noun /ˈʃaʊər/

shower

Meaning
a brief fall of rain or snow or a device for taking a bath or washing oneself
Example
After the workout, I took a quick shower to refresh myself.
C1 noun /ˈsmætərɪŋ/

smattering

ちょっとした知識
Meaning
A small amount or superficial knowledge of something.
Example
He has a smattering of Spanish.
彼はスペイン語についてちょっとした知識を持っている。
A1 noun /dʒuːn/

june

六月
Meaning
the sixth month of the year in the Gregorian calendar
Example
Schools often close for summer vacation in June.
学校はたいてい六月に夏休みに入ります。
C1 verb /ˈnʌlɪfaɪ/

nullify

無効にする
Meaning
to make something legally invalid or ineffective
Example
The court decided to nullify the contract.
裁判所は契約を無効にすることを決定しました。
C1 verb /dɪsˈtrʌst/

distrust

不信
Meaning
to have no confidence or trust in someone or something
Example
Many people distrust politicians.
多くの人々は政治家を信用しません。
A1 noun /snoʊ/

Snow

幸せ
Meaning
white frozen water that falls from clouds as soft flakes
Example
The children played happily in the fresh snow.
子供たちは新鮮な雪の中で楽しそうに遊んでいました。
B2 noun ˈsoʊʃəl rɪˌspɒnsəˈbɪləti

social responsibility

社会的責任
Meaning
The duty to act in ways that benefit society as a whole.
Example
Social responsibility should be part of the education curriculum.
社会的責任は教育課程の一部であるべきです。
B2 adjective /ˈdevəsteɪtɪŋ/

devastating

Meaning
causing severe shock, distress, or destruction; extremely damaging or upsetting
Example
The earthquake had a devastating effect on the city.
B2 adverb juːˈnæn.ɪ.məs.li

unanimously

全会一致で
Meaning
With the agreement of all people involved; without opposition.
Example
The proposal was unanimously accepted.
提案は全会一致で受け入れられました。
B2 noun /ˈbɜːrdn/

burden

負担
Meaning
a heavy load, especially one that is difficult to carry
Example
The financial burden was too heavy for him to bear.
財政的な負担は彼にとって非常に重かった。
C1 adjective /ɪkˈsaɪtəbl̩/

excitable

興奮しやすい
Meaning
easily excited or emotionally aroused
Example
The child was excitable and laughed at every small thing.
その子供は興奮しやすく、何でも小さなことで笑っていた。
C1 verb /ˌʌndərˈsteɪt/

understate

過小評価する
Meaning
To describe something as being less important or serious than it really is.
Example
He tends to understate his achievements.
彼は自分の業績を過小評価する傾向があります。
B2 noun /ˈɡæl.ək.si/

Galaxy

銀河系
Meaning
a system of millions or billions of stars, together with gas and dust, held together by gravitational attraction
Example
The Milky Way is the galaxy that contains our solar system and Earth.
天の川は私たちの太陽系と地球を含む銀河系です。
C2 noun /ˌɛpɪˈsaɪklɔɪd/

epicycloid

エピサイクロイド
Meaning
a curve traced by a point on the circumference of a circle that rolls around the outside of another circle
Example
The mathematician demonstrated how to draw an epicycloid.
数学者はエピサイクロイドの描き方を示しました。
C2 adjective /ˈɡæŋ.ɡli/

gangly

高くて不器用
Meaning
Tall, thin, and awkward in movement or appearance.
Example
The gangly teenager stumbled while trying to dance.
不器用なティーンエイジャーはダンスしようとしたときにつまずきました。
C2 adjective /ˈlɛtʃ.ər.əs/

lecherous

好色
Meaning
having or showing excessive or offensive sexual desire
Example
The character was portrayed as a lecherous old man.
そのキャラクターは好色な老人として描かれました。
B1 noun /əˈmjuːzmənt/

Amusement

娯楽; 楽しさ; エンターテイメント
Meaning
the state or experience of finding something funny; entertainment or recreational activities
Example
The children's laughter showed their amusement at the clown's performance.
子供たちの笑いは、クラウンのパフォーマンスに対する楽しさを示しました。
C1 noun /ɪɡˌzɪl.əˈreɪ.ʃən/

exhilaration

興奮または喜び
Meaning
A feeling of excitement, happiness, or elation.
Example
The feeling of exhilaration after a roller-coaster ride is amazing.
ジェットコースターの後のエクスヒラレーションの感覚は素晴らしいです。
C2 noun /nɪt/

nit

シラミの卵
Meaning
The egg or young form of a louse or other parasitic insect.
Example
The teacher noticed nits in the child’s hair.
先生は子供の髪の毛にシラミの卵を見つけました。
B2 adverb /ˈmɔːrəli/

Morally

道徳的に
Meaning
in accordance with principles of right and wrong behavior; ethically
Example
She felt morally obligated to help the refugees.
彼女は難民を助けるために道義的に義務を感じていた。
B1 noun /ˈeə.rə.pleɪn/

Aeroplane

飛行機
Meaning
a powered flying vehicle with fixed wings and a weight greater than that of the air it displaces
Example
The aeroplane took off smoothly from the airport runway.
飛行機は空港の滑走路から滑らかに離陸した。
C1 noun /lɪˈbiːdoʊ/

libido

性欲
Meaning
Sexual desire or drive.
Example
Stress can sometimes lower a person's libido.
ストレスは時々、ある人の性欲を減少させることがあります。
C2 noun /ˌsɜːrkəmləˈkjuːʃn/

circumlocution

遠回しの言い回し
Meaning
the use of many words when fewer would do, especially to avoid stating something directly
Example
The politician's speech was filled with circumlocution.
政治家のスピーチは遠回しの言い回しで満ちていた。
C2 adjective /kwəʊˈtɪdiən/

quotidian

日常的な、普通の
Meaning
Ordinary or everyday, especially when mundane.
Example
He focused on the quotidian details of family life.
彼は家族生活の日常的な詳細に集中した。
A1 adjective /ˈrɛd.i/

ready

準備ができた
Meaning
Prepared or available for use or action.
Example
She was ready to leave for the airport.
彼女は空港に行く準備ができていた。
A2 verb /ˌrɛkəˈmɛnd/

recommend

勧める
Meaning
to suggest or advise something as being good or suitable
Example
I recommend trying the new restaurant downtown.
私はダウンタウンの新しいレストランを試すことをリコメンドします。
B1 adjective /ˈrel.ə.vənt/

Relevant

関連する
Meaning
closely connected or appropriate to what is being discussed; pertinent
Example
Please provide only relevant information for this discussion.
この議論に関連する情報のみを提供してください。
B1 adjective /ˈmʌl.tɪ.pl̩/

Multiple

複数の; 多様な; 異なる
Meaning
having many parts, elements, or members; numerous
Example
She suffered multiple injuries in the accident.
彼女は事故で複数の怪我をしました。
B2 noun səˈsteɪnəbl dɪˈvɛləpmənt

Sustainable Development

持続可能な開発
Meaning
Development that meets present needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.
Example
Eco-tourism contributes to sustainable development in local communities.
エコツーリズムは地域社会の持続可能な開発に貢献しています。
A2 noun /ˈdʒel.i/

Jelly

ゼリー
Meaning
a sweet soft food made from fruit juice and sugar; a semi-solid substance with a jelly-like consistency
Example
She spread grape jelly on her toast for breakfast.
彼女は朝食にトーストにブドウゼリーを塗りました。
B2 adjective /pəˈzes.ɪv/

Possessive

幸せ
Meaning
showing a desire to own or control something; unwilling to share; jealously protective
Example
He is very possessive about his car.
彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、幸せを隠せませんでした。
B2 noun /ˈdɪdʒɪt/

digit

Meaning
a numeral from 0 to 9; also a finger or toe
Example
You must enter a four-digit code to unlock the phone.
A1 pronoun /jɔːr/

your

あなたの
Meaning
used to indicate possession or association
Example
Your book is on the table.
あなたの本はテーブルの上にあります。
B2 noun /kəˈlɛstərɒl/

cholesterol

コレステロール
Meaning
a fatty substance found in the blood, high levels of which can cause health problems
Example
High cholesterol can increase the risk of heart disease.
高コレステロールは心臓病のリスクを高める可能性があります。
C2 adverb /ˌeɪˈmɔːrəli/

amorally

非道徳的に
Meaning
In a way that shows no concern about whether behavior is morally right or wrong.
Example
He acted amorally, ignoring the consequences of his actions.
彼は非道徳的に行動し、自分の行動の結果を無視した。
C1 adjective /ˈvendʒ.fəl/

Vengeful

復讐心の強い
Meaning
seeking to harm someone in return for a perceived injury; vindictive
Example
She felt vengeful after her friend betrayed her trust.
彼女は友達に裏切られた後、復讐心を感じた。
B1 verb /ˈʌpˌɡreɪd/

upgrade

アップグレード
Meaning
to raise something to a higher standard, improve
Example
We decided to upgrade the software to the latest version.
私たちはソフトウェアを最新バージョンにアップグレードすることに決めました。
B2 noun /ˈheɪ.trəd/

Hatred

憎悪
Meaning
intense dislike or ill will; a feeling of strong aversion
Example
His hatred for injustice motivated him to become a human rights lawyer.
不正義に対する彼の憎悪は、彼を人権弁護士にさせました。
B1 noun /ˈpæsɪdʒ/

passage

狭い通路; 断片/引用; 一つの状態や場所から他の場所へ移動するプロセス
Meaning
a narrow way through or between; a section of text or music; the process of moving from one state or place to another
Example
The narrow passage led from the courtyard to the library.
狭い通路は中庭から図書館へと続いていた。
C1 verb /ɪnˈvɪɡ.ər.eɪt/

invigorate

活性化する
Meaning
To give strength or energy to someone or something.
Example
A morning walk can invigorate both body and mind.
朝の散歩は、体と心を活性化することができます。
C1 adjective /ˌɪntərˈtʃeɪndʒəbl/

interchangeable

交換可能な
Meaning
able to be exchanged with each other without difference or loss of function
Example
These machine parts are interchangeable, so they can be replaced easily.
これらの機械部品は交換可能なため、簡単に交換できます。
C1 noun /ˌplɔː.zəˈbɪl.ə.ti/

plausibility

信頼性
Meaning
The quality of being reasonable or probable.
Example
The plausibility of his explanation convinced the jury.
彼の説明の信頼性は陪審員を納得させました。
B1 noun /muːd/

Mood

気分; ムード;
Meaning
a temporary state of mind or feeling; atmosphere
Example
She was in a good mood after receiving the news.
彼女はニュースを受け取った後、良いムードだった。
C1 verb /ˈfʌmbəl/

fumble

不器用にする
Meaning
to handle something clumsily or to make mistakes while doing something
Example
He fumbled with the keys and dropped them on the floor.
彼は鍵で手間取って、それらを床に落としました。
C2 verb /ɛmˈbleɪzən/

emblazon

目立つ方法で飾る
Meaning
To decorate or display something in a noticeable or impressive way.
Example
The team's logo was emblazoned on their uniforms.
チームのロゴは彼らのユニフォームに鮮明に表示されていました。
B2 adjective /ʌnˈɡreɪt.fəl/

Ungrateful

恩知らず
Meaning
not feeling or showing thanks for something done or given; not appreciating kindness
Example
She felt he was ungrateful for all the help she had given him.
彼女は、彼が彼女が与えたすべての助けに対して恩知らずだと感じた。
C2 verb /trəˈdjuːs/

traduce

中傷する
Meaning
To speak badly of someone or tell lies to damage their reputation.
Example
He was furious when he found out that his rivals had traduced him.
彼は自分のライバルが彼を中傷したことを知って怒っていた。
C1 adjective /bəˈnɑːl/ or /ˈbeɪnəl/

banal

平凡
Meaning
Lacking originality; boringly obvious and commonplace.
Example
His speech was full of banal clichés.
彼のスピーチは平凡なクリシェでいっぱいだった。
C1 noun /ˈɡlædiˌeɪtər/

gladiator

グラディエーター
Meaning
A man trained to fight in public contests in ancient Rome.
Example
The gladiator fought bravely in the arena.
グラディエーターはアリーナで勇敢に戦いました。
C1 verb /ɪkˈstoʊl/

extol

称賛する
Meaning
to praise enthusiastically and highly
Example
The teacher extolled the student's dedication and hard work.
先生は生徒の献身と努力を称賛しました。
B1 noun /ˈlɪsənər/

listener

リスナー
Meaning
a person who listens or pays attention to something, especially to a speaker or sound.
Example
She is a good listener who always understands others' problems.
彼女は他の人の問題をいつも理解する良いリスナーです。
B2 adjective /rɪˈfreʃ.ɪŋ/

Refreshing

さわやか
Meaning
making one feel energized and renewed; pleasantly new or different
Example
The cool breeze was refreshing after the hot day.
暑い一日後の涼しい風はさわやかだった。
A1 pronoun /ðɛər/

their

彼らの
Meaning
belonging to or associated with the people or things previously mentioned
Example
Their house is on the corner.
彼らの家は角にあります。
C1 noun /ˈlɪɡ.əmənt/

ligament

靭帯組織
Meaning
A tough band of tissue that connects bones at a joint.
Example
He tore a ligament in his knee while playing football.
サッカーをしているときに膝の靭帯を切った。
A1 pronoun /ðɛm/

them

彼ら
Meaning
used to refer to people or things previously mentioned or easily identified
Example
I saw them at the park yesterday.
昨日、公園で彼らを見かけました。
B2 noun ˌɜːbənaɪˈzeɪʃən

urbanization

都市化
Meaning
The process by which towns and cities are formed and become larger as more people begin living and working in central areas.
Example
Urbanization leads to more developed infrastructure.
都市化はより発展したインフラストラクチャーをもたらす。
C2 adjective /əˈsiːtɪk/

acetic

酢酸の
Meaning
relating to or containing acetic acid; sour or vinegary in taste or smell
Example
The acetic smell of vinegar filled the kitchen.
酢の酢酸の臭いが台所に広がった。
A1 conjunction /bɪˈkɔːz/

because

だから
Meaning
for the reason that; since
Example
He stayed home because it was raining.
彼は雨が降っていたので家にいた。
C2 noun /ˈwɒntənnəs/

wantonness

無意味な残虐
Meaning
The quality of being reckless, cruel, or deliberately malicious.
Example
His wantonness shocked everyone at the gathering.
彼の無意味な残虐は集まりの全員を驚かせました。
C2 adjective /ˈleɪ.baɪl/ or /ˈlæb.aɪl/

labile

不安定な
Meaning
easily altered or unstable; prone to change
Example
Her mood was so labile that it changed several times in an hour.
彼女の気分は非常に不安定で、1時間で何度も変わりました。
A1 adjective /ˈeɪbl/

able

できる
Meaning
having the power, skill, or means to do something
Example
She is able to speak three languages fluently.
彼女は三言語を流暢に話すことができます。
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 noun /fruːˈɡæl.ə.ti/

frugality

倹約
Meaning
The quality of being economical in use or expenditure; not wasteful.
Example
Frugality is essential for saving money effectively.
倹約はお金を効果的に節約するために不可欠です。
C2 noun /ˌdʒerənˈtɑːkrəsi/

gerontocracy

高齢者支配
Meaning
A system of government or control by old people.
Example
The country was seen as a gerontocracy, dominated by elderly leaders.
その国は高齢者支配と見なされ、年配の指導者が支配していた。
C1 noun /ˌfəʊtəʊˈsɪnθɛtɪk ɪˈfɪʃənsi/

photosynthetic efficiency

光合成効率
Meaning
The measure of how effectively plants convert light energy into chemical energy through the process of photosynthesis, directly affecting plant growth and crop yield.
Example
Improving photosynthetic efficiency can increase crop yields.
光合成効率を改善すると、作物の収量を増やすことができます。
C1 noun /krʌst/

crust

外皮
Meaning
the hard outer surface of something, especially bread or the Earth's outer layer
Example
He cut off the crust of the bread before eating.
彼は食べる前にパンの外皮を切り取った。
B1 noun /swɒn/

Swan

白鳥
Meaning
a large waterbird with a long curved neck and usually white plumage
Example
The elegant swan glided silently across the water.
優雅な白鳥が水面を静かに滑っていきました。
C1 verb /ˌriːəˈdʒʌst/

readjust

再調整
Meaning
To change or move something again in order to achieve a better fit, condition, or balance.
Example
He readjusted the chair to make it more comfortable.
彼は椅子をもっと快適にするために再調整しました。
C1 adjective ˈwɛðərpruːf

weatherproof

防水
Meaning
Able to resist or be unaffected by weather, especially rain and wind.
Example
The materials used are weatherproof, ensuring longevity.
使用される材料は防水で、耐久性を保証します。
B2 adjective /dɪˈstɪŋktɪv/

distinctive

特徴的
Meaning
having a quality or characteristic that makes something different and easily noticed
Example
The restaurant is known for its distinctive flavors.
そのレストランは独特の風味で知られています。
B2 adjective /dɪˈpɛndəbl/

dependable

信頼できる
Meaning
able to be trusted or relied on; consistently reliable
Example
She is a dependable colleague who always meets deadlines.
彼女はいつも締め切りを守る信頼できる同僚です。
C2 adjective /ˈstɜːr.tər.əs/

stertorous

重いいびき
Meaning
Characterized by heavy snoring or breathing.
Example
The patient’s stertorous breathing alarmed the nurses.
患者のステルトラスな呼吸は看護師たちを驚かせました。
B2 noun /ˈkɑːmpaʊnd/

compound

化合物 / 閉鎖されたエリア
Meaning
a thing that is composed of two or more separate elements; an enclosed area with buildings
Example
The scientist studied the chemical compound in the lab.
科学者はラボで化学化合物を研究しました。
C1 adjective /ʌnˈseɪvəri/

unsavory

不快
Meaning
Disagreeable, unpleasant, or morally offensive.
Example
The politician was linked to an unsavory scandal.
その政治家は不快なスキャンダルに関連していました。
B2 adjective/verb /kəˈrʌpt/

corrupt

腐敗
Meaning
dishonest or morally wrong; to make something impure or evil
Example
The politician was accused of corrupt practices.
その政治家は腐敗行為で告発された。
C1 noun/verb /spuːf/

spoof

ユーモアのある模倣
Meaning
A humorous imitation of something, or to trick or parody someone or something.
Example
The comedian spoofed the politician’s speech to entertain the audience.
コメディアンは政治家の演説を模倣して観客を楽しませました。
B1 verb /spaɪ/

spy

スパイする
Meaning
to secretly collect information about a person, group, or country
Example
He was caught spying on his neighbor through the window.
彼は窓越しに隣人をスパイしているところを捕まえられた。
C1 adjective /ˈper.ɪ.ləs/

perilous

危険な, 危ない, 不安定な
Meaning
Full of danger or risk; hazardous and threatening.
Example
The explorers took a perilous journey.
探検家たちは危険な旅をしました。
C1 noun /ˈem.ɪ.nəns/

Eminence

名声; 優越性
Meaning
fame or recognized superiority; high rank or status
Example
The professor achieved eminence in the field of quantum physics.
教授は量子物理学の分野で名声を得ました。
C2 noun /ˈɒlɪv brɑːntʃ/

olive-branch

オリーブの枝
Meaning
A symbol of peace or reconciliation; an offer to end conflict.
Example
He extended an olive-branch to his rival after years of hostility.
彼は長年の敵対後、ライバルにオリーブの枝を差し出した。