C1 adjective /ɡroʊˈtɛsk/

grotesque

Meaning

comically or repulsively ugly or distorted

Example

The sculpture was so grotesque that it frightened the children.

C1 noun /krʌks/

crux

核心

Meaning

the most important or decisive point of an issue

Example

The crux of the problem lies in poor communication.

問題の核心はコミュニケーション不足にあります。

C1 noun /ˈswiːt.miːt/

Sweetmeat

お菓子

Meaning

a small piece of confectionery or candy; a sweet delicacy

Example

The children enjoyed the traditional sweetmeats during the festival.

子供たちは祭りの間に伝統的なスイートミートを楽しみました。

B1 adjective /ˌen.təˈteɪ.nɪŋ/

Entertaining

面白い; 楽しくて魅力的

Meaning

providing amusement or enjoyment; funny and engaging

Example

The comedian's performance was very entertaining and kept the audience laughing.

コメディアンのパフォーマンスは非常に面白く、観客を笑わせ続けました。

C2 noun /ˈɛndaɪv/ or /ˈɑːndɪv/

endive

エンダイブ

Meaning

A leafy vegetable belonging to the chicory family, often used in salads.

Example

She added fresh endive to the salad for a slightly bitter flavor.

彼女はサラダに少し苦味のある新鮮なエンダイブを加えました。

A2 noun /ˈrɛkɔːd/

record

記録

Meaning

a written or spoken account of something

Example

I kept a record of all the meetings.

私はすべての会議の記録を保持していました。

C1 adjective /ˈrɛvərənt/

reverent

敬虔な

Meaning

Showing deep and solemn respect.

Example

They listened to the speech in a reverent silence.

彼らは敬虔な沈黙の中でスピーチを聞いた。

C2 noun /ˈkænə/

Canna

カンナ

Meaning

a tropical flowering plant with large, colorful flowers and broad leaves

Example

The bright orange canna lilies grew tall beside the pond.

明るいオレンジ色のカンナリリーが池の横に高く成長しました。

B1 noun /ˈwaɪldˌlaɪf/

wildlife

野生動物

Meaning

animals, birds, and plants living in their natural environment

Example

The park is home to a wide variety of wildlife.

その公園は多種多様な野生動物の家です。

C2 adjective /ˈhed.i/

Heady

陶酔的

Meaning

having a strong or exhilarating effect; intoxicating; exciting

Example

The heady perfume of jasmine filled the garden.

ジャスミンの陶酔的な香りが庭に満ちていた。

C1 adjective /məˈlɪʃəs/

Malicious

悪意のある; 有害な

Meaning

having or showing a desire to cause harm to someone; spiteful

Example

The malicious software damaged many computers.

悪意のあるソフトウェアが多くのコンピュータを破壊しました。

C1 noun /mɔːs/

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。

C1 verb /ˈflɪk.ər/

flicker

ちらつく

Meaning

to shine unsteadily or waver between light and dark

Example

The candle flickered in the wind.

ろうそくが風でちらついていた。

C2 noun /ˌpɛkəˈdɪloʊ/

peccadillo

小さな過ち

Meaning

a small or minor fault or sin

Example

Forgetting to call was just a small peccadillo, not a serious mistake.

電話をかけ忘れるのはただの小さな過ちで、重大なミスではありません。

C1 noun /tɪnt/

tint

色合い

Meaning

a slight shade or variation of a color

Example

The walls were painted white with a slight blue tint.

壁は白で、少し青いティントで塗られていました。

C1 verb /rɪˈkaʊnt/

recount

語る

Meaning

to narrate or tell the details of an event or experience

Example

She recounted her adventures during the summer trip.

彼女は夏の旅行中の冒険について語った。

A2 noun /skɪl/

skill

スキル

Meaning

the ability to do something well through training or experience

Example

Her skill in painting impressed everyone.

彼女の絵画のスキルは皆を感動させました。

B1 verb /əbˈzɜːrv/

observe

観察する

Meaning

to watch carefully; to notice or perceive something

Example

Scientists observe the behavior of animals in the wild.

科学者たちは野生動物の行動を観察します。

B2 adjective /ˈsiː.z ə n.əl/

Seasonal

季節的

Meaning

relating to or occurring in a particular season; changing according to the seasons

Example

Many businesses hire seasonal workers during the holidays.

多くの企業は休暇中に季節労働者を雇います。

C2 noun /ˌɔːrdɪˈneɪʃən/

ordination

任命式

Meaning

The ceremony of conferring holy orders or official religious authority.

Example

The church held a special service for the ordination of new priests.

教会は新しい神父の任命のために特別なサービスを行いました。

A2 adjective /ˌdʒæpəˈniːz/

japanese

日本語

Meaning

relating to Japan, its people, or their language

Example

She loves Japanese culture and traditions.

彼女は日本の文化と伝統が大好きです。

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 /ˌʌndɪˈstɜːrbd/

Undisturbed

邪魔されない

Meaning

not interrupted or interfered with; calm and peaceful

Example

She slept undisturbed for eight hours.

彼女は8時間、邪魔されずに眠った。

A2 noun dɪˈskʌʃ.ənz

discussions

議論

Meaning

The action or process of talking about something in order to reach a decision or to exchange ideas.

Example

Discussions promote collaboration.

ディスカッションは協力を促進します。

C2 noun /leɪð/

lathe

旋盤

Meaning

A machine for shaping wood, metal, or other material by rotating it against a cutting tool.

Example

The carpenter used a lathe to shape the wooden bowl.

大工は木の器を形作るために旋盤を使いました。

B2 adjective /prɪˈventɪv/

Preventive

予防的; 何かが起こるのを防ぐために設計された

Meaning

designed to prevent something from happening; protective against disease

Example

Regular exercise is a preventive measure against heart disease.

定期的な運動は心臓病予防の手段です。

B1 noun /ˈvaɪ.ə.ləns/

Violence

暴力; 残忍さ; 極端な強度

Meaning

behavior involving physical force intended to hurt, damage, or kill; extreme force or intensity

Example

The government condemned all forms of violence against civilians.

政府は市民に対するあらゆる暴力の形態を非難しました。

B2 noun kəmˈpet.ɪ.tɪv.nəs

competitiveness

競争力

Meaning

The quality of being as good as or better than others of a comparable nature; the ability to compete successfully.

Example

Competitiveness is vital for economic sustainability.

競争力は経済的持続可能性にとって重要です。

B2 noun /ɡoʊld rɪŋ/

Gold ring

金の指輪

Meaning

a circular band of gold worn as jewelry, typically on a finger

Example

He gave her a beautiful gold ring for their anniversary.

彼は彼らの記念日に美しい金の指輪を彼女に渡しました。

C1 noun /ˈpoʊtənsi/

potency

効力

Meaning

The power or ability of something to affect or influence; strength or effectiveness.

Example

The potency of the new medicine amazed the doctors.

新薬の効力に医者たちは驚きました。

C1 verb /ˈdʒenərəlaɪz/

generalize

一般化する

Meaning

To make a broad statement by inferring from specific cases.

Example

It is wrong to generalize based on a few experiences.

いくつかの経験に基づいて一般化するのは間違っています。

B2 adverb /ˈdɛspərətli/

desperately

必死に

Meaning

in a way that shows despair or great need

Example

He called for help desperately after the accident.

事故後、彼は必死に助けを求めた。

C2 noun /ˈpɒsi/

posse

ギャング / 友達グループ

Meaning

A group of people, often friends or a group organized to support or enforce the law.

Example

He arrived at the party with his posse of friends.

彼は友達グループと一緒にパーティーに到着しました。

C1 adjective /dɪsˈrɛpjətəbl̩/

disreputable

不名誉な

Meaning

having a bad reputation; not considered respectable or trustworthy

Example

The journalist avoided staying in the disreputable part of town.

ジャーナリストは町の不名誉な地区に泊まるのを避けました。

B1 noun /ʃeɪm/

Shame

恥

Meaning

a painful feeling of humiliation or distress; something regrettable

Example

He felt deep shame for his dishonest behavior at work.

彼は仕事での不誠実な行動に深い恥を感じた。

C1 verb, noun /ˈflʌstər/

fluster

困惑させる

Meaning

to make someone agitated or confused

Example

The unexpected question flustered him.

予期しない質問が彼を困惑させた。

B1 verb /wɔːrn/

warn

警告する

Meaning

to alert about danger; to give notice of risk

Example

The weather service warns of heavy rain tonight.

気象サービスは今夜の大雨を警告しています。

C1 noun /ˌluː.mɪˈnɒs.ɪ.ti/

luminosity

光度

Meaning

The intrinsic brightness of a celestial object; the quality of emitting light.

Example

The luminosity of the star was measured with advanced instruments.

星の光度は高度な機器で測定されました。

B2 verb /ˈtɛrəˌfaɪ/

terrify

怖がらせる

Meaning

To cause someone to feel extreme fear.

Example

The loud thunder terrified the children.

大きな雷が子供たちを怖がらせた。

C1 verb ɪkˈstræp.ə.leɪt

Extrapolate

外挿する

Meaning

Making future estimates based on existing information

Example

Scientists extrapolate climate changes based on past data.

科学者たちは過去のデータに基づいて気候変動を外挿します。

B2 verb /ˈfrʌsˌtreɪt/

frustrate

フラストレートする

Meaning

to prevent from accomplishing; to make someone feel annoyed

Example

The traffic jam frustrated all the commuters.

渋滞はすべての通勤者をフラストレートさせました。

C1 adjective /ˌɑːpərˈtuːn/

opportune

適切な瞬間

Meaning

Happening at a suitable or convenient time.

Example

She arrived at an opportune moment to help.

彼女は助けるために適切な瞬間に到着しました。

C1 verb /əˈlɒt/

allot

幸せ

Meaning

to give or assign something, often a share or portion, to someone

Example

Each student was allotted ten minutes to present.

彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、幸福を隠すことができませんでした。

B2 adjective /ˌɪnfluˈenʃəl/

Influential

影響力のある; 強力な

Meaning

having great influence on someone or something; powerful; persuasive

Example

She is an influential leader in the community.

彼女はコミュニティの中で影響力のあるリーダーです。

C2 adjective /ˌæm.bɪˈdɛk.strəs/

ambidextrous

両利き

Meaning

Able to use both hands equally well, or versatile in abilities.

Example

Being ambidextrous can be beneficial in sports.

両利きであることはスポーツで有利です。

B2 verb /ˈɪr.ɪ.teɪt/

irritate

イライラさせる

Meaning

To make someone annoyed or angry; to cause discomfort or inflammation.

Example

Rubbing your eyes can irritate them.

目をこすると、それが刺激になることがあります。

A2 noun /niːs/

niece

姪

Meaning

the daughter of one's brother or sister

Example

My niece is studying at the university this year.

私の姪は今年大学で勉強しています。

C1 noun /ˈsʌn.stroʊk/

Sunstroke

熱中症

Meaning

a serious condition caused by overheating from prolonged exposure to high temperatures

Example

The worker suffered from sunstroke after working outside all day.

その労働者は一日中外で働いた後、日射病にかかりました。

B1 noun /ɪnˈstrʌkʃənz/

instructions

指示

Meaning

Detailed information on how something should be done or operated.

Example

Please follow the instructions on the box.

箱に書かれた指示に従ってください。

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 verb /əˈkɒmədeɪt/

accommodate

収容する

Meaning

To provide lodging, space, or meet the needs of someone.

Example

The hotel can accommodate up to 200 guests.

ホテルは最大200人を収容できます。

B1 noun /vaɪəˈlɪn/

Violin

ヴァイオリン

Meaning

a musical instrument with four strings that is played with a bow

Example

She plays the violin beautifully in the orchestra.

彼女はオーケストラで美しくヴァイオリンを弾きます。

C1 noun /ˈpɪntʃərz/

pinchers

ピンセット

Meaning

a tool used for gripping or squeezing objects

Example

Use the pinchers to remove the hot coal safely.

熱い炭を安全に取り除くためにピンチャーズを使ってください。

C2 adjective /ˈɛrzæts/

ersatz

代用品

Meaning

made or used as a substitute, typically an inferior one

Example

The cheap shoes were made of ersatz leather.

安い靴は代用品の合成皮革で作られていました。

B2 noun wɜːrld ˈhɛrɪtɪdʒ saɪt

World Heritage Site

世界遺産

Meaning

A landmark or area selected by UNESCO for having cultural, historical, scientific or other form of significance.

Example

Sundarbans is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

スンダルバンズはユネスコの世界遺産です。

B2 noun ˈəʊ.və.hed

overhead

間接費

Meaning

Ongoing business expenses not directly attributable to creating a product or service.

Example

The company reduced its overhead to increase profits.

会社は利益を増やすために間接費を削減した。

B1 noun /ˈsteɪt.mənt/

Statement

声明

Meaning

a definite or clear expression of something in speech or writing; an official account of facts

Example

The CEO issued a statement about the company's future plans.

CEOは会社の将来計画についての声明を発表しました。

C2 noun /ˈdɔɪən/

doyen

尊敬される人物

Meaning

The most respected or prominent person in a particular field.

Example

He is regarded as the doyen of modern literature in the country.

彼はその国の現代文学のドイエンと見なされています。

B2 adjective /rɪˈlʌktənt/

Reluctant

消極的な; ためらう; 何かをすることに抵抗がある;

Meaning

unwilling; hesitant; disinclined to do something;

Example

She was reluctant to share her personal information.

彼女は個人情報を共有することに消極的でした。

B2 noun /ɡʌlf/

Gulf

湾

Meaning

a deep inlet of the sea almost surrounded by land; a wide gap or difference between people or groups

Example

The Persian Gulf is an important waterway for international shipping and oil transport.

ペルシャ湾は国際的な輸送と石油輸送の重要な水路です。

B1 noun ˈiːˌkɒm.ɜːrs

e-commerce

電子商取引

Meaning

The process of buying and selling goods or services through the internet.

Example

E-commerce has revolutionized the way people shop.

電子商取引は人々の買い物方法を革命的に変えました。

C1 noun

Longitude

経度

C1 noun, adjective /ˈrɛvərənd/

reverend

牧師, 尊敬される

Meaning

A title of respect used for members of the clergy; deserving deep respect.

Example

The Reverend gave an inspiring sermon at the church.

レヴァレンドは教会で感動的な説教をしました。

C1 noun /ˈblʌd.ʃed/

Bloodshed

流血; 大虐殺

Meaning

the killing or wounding of people, typically in large numbers during a conflict

Example

The peace treaty was signed to prevent further bloodshed.

平和条約はさらなる流血を防ぐために署名されました。

C2 noun /ˈnɪn.i/

Ninny

バカ

Meaning

a silly or foolish person; someone who lacks common sense

Example

Don't be such a ninny, use your brain!

そんなバカなことをするな、頭を使え！

B1 verb /prɪˈdɪkt/

predict

予測する

Meaning

to say that something will happen in the future

Example

Scientists predict rain tomorrow.

科学者たちは明日雨が降ると予測しています。

A2 adjective /ˈpraɪ.mɛr.i/

primary

主要な, 初歩的な

Meaning

Most important; main; happening first.

Example

Education is a primary factor in economic growth.

教育は経済成長の主要な要素です。

B2 noun/verb /bʌk/

buck

Meaning

A male deer; also to resist or oppose strongly.

Example

The horse began to buck wildly as the rider tried to hold on.

C1 adjective /dɪˈvɔɪd/

devoid

空虚

Meaning

Completely lacking or without something.

Example

His speech was devoid of any real emotion.

彼のスピーチは実際の感情が空虚だった。

A1 preposition /æt/

at

で

Meaning

used to indicate a specific time, place, or direction

Example

She arrived at the airport on time.

彼女は時間通りに空港に到着しました。

C1 adjective /ɪkˈsplɔɪtətɪv/

exploitative

搾取的な

Meaning

making use of a situation or people unfairly and unethically for one's own advantage

Example

The workers protested against the exploitative practices of the factory.

労働者たちは工場の搾取的な行動に抗議した。

C2 noun /ˈsɒfɪst/

sophist

詭弁家

Meaning

a person who uses clever but misleading arguments

Example

He was dismissed as a sophist who twisted facts to win debates.

彼は討論に勝つために事実を歪める詭弁家として解雇されました。

C2 noun /ˈʃɑːrlətən/

charlatan

ペテン師

Meaning

a person who pretends to have knowledge or skills that they do not really possess; a fraud

Example

The so-called healer was exposed as a charlatan.

その自称治療師はペテン師として暴露された。

A2 adjective /ʃɑːrp/

Sharp

鋭い; 強烈な; 突然で強い; 理解が速い

Meaning

having a cutting edge or point; sudden and intense; quick to understand

Example

The knife has a very sharp blade.

ナイフは非常に鋭い刃を持っています。

B1 noun /ˈsɛtɪŋ/

setting

セット

Meaning

the environment or place where something happens

Example

The setting of the movie was a beautiful beach.

映画の舞台は美しいビーチでした。

A1 adjective, adverb, verb /ˈbɛtər/

better

Meaning

of a more excellent or effective type or quality; to surpass or improve

Example

He felt better after taking the medicine.

C1 noun /fjuːd/

feud

争い, 敵意

Meaning

a prolonged and bitter quarrel or conflict, often between families or groups

Example

The two families have been in a feud for generations.

二つの家族は世代を超えて争い続けています。

A2 noun /ˈmænɪdʒər/

manager

マネージャー

Meaning

a person responsible for controlling or administering an organization or group of staff

Example

The manager approved the new project plan.

マネージャーは新しいプロジェクト計画を承認しました。

C1 noun /ˈkæn.ə.pi/

canopy

森の上層部、木々の冠によって形成される; 上部の覆い

Meaning

The upper layer of a forest formed by the crowns of trees; overhead cover.

Example

The rainforest canopy provides shelter to many birds and insects.

熱帯雨林のキャノピーは多くの鳥や昆虫に避難場所を提供します。

C1 noun /ˈʃær.ən fruːt/

Sharon fruit

シャロンフルーツ

Meaning

a sweet orange persimmon fruit that can be eaten when firm

Example

The Sharon fruit is sweet and can be eaten like an apple.

シャロンフルーツは甘く、リンゴのように食べることができます。

C2 verb /ˈdɪðər/

dither

Meaning

to be indecisive or unable to make a decision

Example

He dithered for hours before choosing a restaurant.

B2 noun /ɪsˈlɑːm/

islam

イスラム教

Meaning

the religion founded by the Prophet Muhammad, based on belief in one God (Allah)

Example

Islam emphasizes peace, justice, and compassion.

イスラム教は平和、正義、そして慈悲を強調します。

C1 verb əˈnaɪ.ə.leɪt

annihilate

完全に破壊する

Meaning

Destroy utterly; obliterate; reduce to nothing.

Example

The explosion annihilated the entire village.

爆発は村全体をアニヒレートしました。

C2 noun /ˈɔːspɪs/

auspice

兆し, 保護

Meaning

A sign, omen, or divine token; also refers to protection or support.

Example

The project was launched under the auspice of the government.

そのプロジェクトは政府の保護のもとで開始されました。

B2 noun /ˈbæŋkrʌptsi/

bankruptcy

破産

Meaning

the state of being unable to pay debts owed, declared by a legal process

Example

The company declared bankruptcy after months of financial struggles.

その会社は数ヶ月にわたる財務的な困難の後、破産を宣言しました。

C1 adjective /suːˈpɜːr.flu.əs/

superfluous

余分な

Meaning

Unnecessary, especially through being more than enough.

Example

His speech contained too many superfluous details.

彼のスピーチには、余分な詳細が多すぎた。

B2 noun/verb /ˈpriːfɪks/

prefix

接頭辞; 前に何かを追加する

Meaning

a word, letter, or number placed before another; as a verb, to add something in front of something else

Example

Developers often prefix variables with an underscore.

開発者はしばしば変数にアンダースコアをプレフィックスとして追加します。

B2 noun /ˌɑb.lɪˈɡeɪ.ʃən/

Obligation

義務

Meaning

a duty or commitment; something that must be done legally or morally

Example

Parents have an obligation to care for their children.

親は子供の世話をする義務がある。

C1 adjective ˌsʌbˈlɪm.ɪ.nəl

subliminal

意識の閾値以下で存在または作用し、無意識に心に影響を与える

Meaning

Existing or operating below the threshold of consciousness; perceived by or affecting someone's mind without their being aware of it.

Example

Advertisements often have subliminal messages.

広告にはしばしばサブリミナルメッセージが含まれています。

A1 noun /roʊd/

road

道路

Meaning

a wide way leading from one place to another

Example

We drove along the road to the village.

私たちは村に向かってその道路を運転していました。

A2 phrasal verb /bæk ʌp/

back up

支援する；バックアップする；後退する

Meaning

to support or help someone; to make a copy of data for safety; to move backward

Example

Please back up your files before updating the system.

システムを更新する前にファイルをバックアップしてください。

B2 noun /trænzˈmɪʃən/

transmission

伝送, 送信

Meaning

the act of sending, passing, or spreading something such as information, energy, or disease

Example

The transmission of data over the internet is very fast.

インターネット上でのデータの伝送は非常に速い。

A2 noun /pæθ/

path

小道

Meaning

a way or track laid down for walking or made by continual treading

Example

She walked along the narrow path through the forest.

彼女は森の中の狭い道を歩きました。

B2 adjective /ɪmˈprɒp.ər/

Improper

不適切な; 不正確な; 不適当な

Meaning

inappropriate; incorrect; not suitable

Example

It would be improper to discuss personal matters in a business meeting.

ビジネス会議で個人的な事柄を議論するのは不適切です。

C2 noun /ˈpæn.θi.ɪ.zəm/

pantheism

汎神論

Meaning

The belief that God and the universe are identical, or that everything is a manifestation of God.

Example

Spinoza’s philosophy is often associated with pantheism.

スピノザの哲学はしばしば汎神論と関連付けられます。

A2 adjective /hjuːdʒ/

huge

巨大な

Meaning

extremely large in size or amount

Example

The stadium was filled with a huge crowd.

スタジアムは巨大な群衆で埋め尽くされていました。

C1 adjective /ɛnˌsaɪkləˈpiːdɪk/

encyclopedic

百科事典的

Meaning

Having comprehensive knowledge of many subjects; relating to or characteristic of an encyclopedia.

Example

Her encyclopedic knowledge of history amazed everyone at the conference.

彼女の歴史に関する百科事典的な知識は、会議でみんなを驚かせた。

B2 verb /ɛksˈheɪl/

exhale

息を吐く

Meaning

to breathe out air from the lungs

Example

She slowly exhaled after holding her breath.

彼女は息を止めた後、ゆっくりと息を吐き出した。

B2 noun /ˌvæk.sɪˈneɪ.ʃən/

Vaccination

ワクチン接種

Meaning

the process of giving a vaccine to a person or animal to protect them against a disease

Example

Children receive vaccination against measles at an early age.

子供たちは幼い頃に麻疹の予防接種を受けます。

C1 adjective /ˈniːd.ləs/

Needless

不必要な

Meaning

unnecessary; not required; without purpose

Example

The argument was needless and could have been avoided.

その議論は不必要で、避けることができたはずだ。

B2 verb /kənˈtɛnd/

contend

争う、主張する

Meaning

to strive or compete for something; to assert earnestly

Example

Athletes from around the world contend for the championship.

世界中のアスリートがチャンピオンシップを争っています。

C2 adjective /ɒˈstɛnsɪv/

ostensive

明示的

Meaning

clearly demonstrative or pointing out; explicitly shown

Example

The teacher gave an ostensive example to clarify the concept.

先生はその概念を明確にするために、明示的な例を示しました。

C1 noun /ˈlɛɡɪŋ/

legging

タイツ

Meaning

tight-fitting stretch pants, typically worn by women for exercise or casual wear

Example

She bought a new pair of black leggings for the gym.

彼女はジム用に新しい黒いレギンスを買った。

B2 adjective rɪˈnaʊnd

renowned

著名

Meaning

Known or talked about by many people; famous.

Example

The renowned scientist led the reform panel.

その著名な科学者は改革パネルを指導しました。

B1 noun /ˌrɛzəˈluːʃən/

resolution

解決, 決議

Meaning

The action of solving a problem, dispute, or contentious matter.

Example

The resolution of the issue requires careful planning and action.

問題の解決には慎重な計画と行動が必要です。

B2 noun /kənˈfɛkʃəneri/

confectionery

菓子類

Meaning

sweets, candies, and other food items made with sugar

Example

The shop sells a wide variety of confectionery.

その店はさまざまなお菓子を販売しています。

C2 verb /ʌpˈhiːv/

upheave

持ち上げる

Meaning

to lift or raise something forcefully; to cause to rise suddenly

Example

The workers had to upheave the heavy stone to clear the path.

作業員たちは道を清掃するために重い石を持ち上げなければならなかった。

B1 noun ˌkɒn.səˈveɪ.ʃən

conservation

保存

Meaning

The protection of plants and animals, natural areas, and interesting and important structures and buildings, especially from the damaging effects of human activity.

Example

Conservation of forests is crucial for climate stability.

森林の保護は気候の安定に不可欠です。

C2 noun /ˈsɪkəfənt/

sycophant

お世辞使い

Meaning

A person who acts obsequiously toward someone important in order to gain advantage.

Example

The manager was surrounded by sycophants who agreed with everything he said.

マネージャーは、彼が言ったことすべてに同意するお世辞を言う人々に囲まれていました。

B1 noun /ʃɑːrk/

Shark

サメ

Meaning

a large marine fish with sharp teeth and a cartilaginous skeleton

Example

The shark is a powerful predator of the ocean.

サメは海の強力な捕食者です。

C1 adjective /ˈkrɪm.zən/

Crimson

深紅

Meaning

a deep purplish-red color

Example

The crimson sunset painted the sky with beautiful shades.

深紅の夕日が美しい色合いで空を染めました。

C2 noun /ˈkɒliər/

collier

炭鉱労働者

Meaning

a person who works in coal mines or a ship carrying coal

Example

The collier spent long hours underground extracting coal.

炭鉱労働者は地下で長時間石炭を掘り出していた。

C1 noun /ˌsʌpəˈzɪʃən/

supposition

仮定

Meaning

An assumption or belief that something is true without certain proof.

Example

His plan was based on the supposition that the market would recover quickly.

彼の計画は、市場がすぐに回復するという仮定に基づいていました。

C2 verb /frɪz/

frizz

Meaning

to form into small, tight curls or cause hair to become fuzzy and tangled

Example

The humid weather caused her hair to frizz.

B2 noun /ˌhez.ɪˈteɪ.ʃən/

Hesitation

ためらい; 躊躇

Meaning

the action of pausing or delaying; uncertainty or unwillingness to act

Example

After a moment of hesitation, she decided to accept the challenging job offer from the company.

一瞬のためらいの後、彼女は会社からの挑戦的な仕事のオファーを受け入れることに決めました。

C1 verb /ɪnˈsɜːrkəl/

encircle

囲む

Meaning

to form a circle around something

Example

The protesters encircled the building in a human chain.

抗議者は人間の鎖で建物を囲んだ。

B1 noun /aɪl/

aisle

通路

Meaning

a passage between rows of seats or shelves

Example

She walked down the aisle to find her seat.

彼女は席を見つけるために通路を歩いた。

C2 noun /ˈdʒʊntə/

junta

軍事政権

Meaning

A military or political group that rules a country after taking power by force.

Example

The junta seized power after the coup.

クーデター後、軍事政権が権力を掌握しました。

A2 noun /ˈdʌst.bɪn/

Dustbin

ゴミ箱

Meaning

a container for holding waste or garbage before disposal

Example

Please throw the paper into the dustbin after use.

使用後は紙をゴミ箱に捨ててください。

C1 noun /ˈpriːˌæmbəl/

preamble

前文

Meaning

a preliminary statement, especially the introduction to a formal document

Example

The preamble of the constitution outlines its guiding principles.

憲法の前文はその基本的な原則を説明しています。

B2 noun /ˈkʌmbæk/

comeback

カムバック

Meaning

A return to a former status or success after a period of decline.

Example

The singer made a remarkable comeback after years of silence.

歌手は何年もの沈黙の後、見事なカムバックを果たした。