A2 verb /hɑːrm/

harm

害する

Meaning

to cause damage, injury, or hurt to someone or something

Example

Smoking can harm your health.

喫煙は健康に害を及ぼすことがあります。

B2 verb /breɪd/

braid

編み込み

Meaning

to weave together strands of hair or material

Example

She braided her hair before going to school.

彼女は学校に行く前に髪を編みました。

B1 verb/adjective /sɪˈkjʊər/

secure

安全にする

Meaning

to make safe or protect; to fix something firmly in place

Example

Please secure the door before you leave.

ドアを確実に閉めてください。

C2 adjective /raɪˈpɛə.ri.ən/

riparian

河川や他の水路の岸辺に関連する

Meaning

Relating to or situated on the banks of a river or other watercourse.

Example

Riparian vegetation helps prevent soil erosion along rivers.

河川沿いの植生は、河川沿いの土壌浸食を防ぐのに役立ちます。

A2 adverb /ˈslaɪtli/

slightly

少し

Meaning

to a small degree or extent

Example

The temperature has slightly increased today.

今日、温度は少し上昇しました。

B2 noun /ɪnˈhæbɪtənt/

inhabitant

住民

Meaning

a person or animal that lives in a particular place

Example

The inhabitants of the village rely on farming for their livelihood.

村の住民は生活のために農業に頼っています。

B1 noun /ˈkɒntɛkst/

context

文脈

Meaning

the circumstances or background relevant to an event, statement, or idea

Example

To understand the quote, you need to know the context in which it was said.

引用を理解するには、それが言われた文脈を知っている必要があります。

C2 adjective /ænˈhaɪdrəs/

anhydrous

Meaning

Containing no water.

Example

The chemist used anhydrous ammonia for the experiment.

B2 noun /ˌreɡ.jʊˈleɪ.ʃənz/

regulations

規制

Meaning

Rules or directives made and maintained by an authority.

Example

Strict regulations ensure fair practices.

厳格な規制は公正な慣行を確保します。

A1 adjective /ˈbjuː.tɪ.fəl/

Beautiful

美しい; 魅力的な; 魅惑的な;

Meaning

pleasing to the senses; attractive; having qualities that give great pleasure

Example

She has a beautiful voice that captivates everyone.

彼女はすべての人を魅了する美しい声を持っています。

C2 noun /prəˈfjuːʒən/

profusion

豊富

Meaning

an abundance or large quantity of something

Example

Spring brought a profusion of wildflowers to the valley.

春は谷に野生の花の豊富さをもたらした。

C2 noun /ˈpɒliˌɑːrki/

polyarchy

ポリアーキー

Meaning

government by many people

Example

Polyarchy allows multiple parties to share power.

ポリアーキーは複数の政党が権力を共有することを許可します。

C2 noun /ˈɡævəl/

gavel

ガベル

Meaning

A small ceremonial mallet used by a judge or an auctioneer to signal attention or mark a decision.

Example

The judge struck the gavel to call the court to order.

裁判官は法廷に秩序を呼びかけるためにガベルを打った。

A2 noun /ɡəʊlz/

goals

目標

Meaning

Objectives or targets that someone aims to achieve.

Example

Achieving development goals requires cooperation.

開発目標を達成するためには協力が必要です。

C1 adjective /dɪˈsiːtfəl/

deceitful

欺瞞的な

Meaning

Deliberately misleading or dishonest.

Example

She gave a deceitful answer to hide the truth.

彼女は真実を隠すために欺瞞的な答えを出しました。

C1 adjective /ˈmaɪ.ɡrə.tɔːr.i/

Migratory

移動性の

Meaning

moving from one place to another; characterized by seasonal movement

Example

Many birds are migratory and travel thousands of miles each season.

多くの鳥は移動性があり、毎シーズン数千マイルも飛ぶ。

C2 noun /ˈvɜːrbiɪdʒ/

verbiage

冗長な言葉

Meaning

Excessive use of words, often with little content or meaning; wordiness.

Example

The contract was filled with unnecessary legal verbiage.

契約は不要な法的冗長な言葉で満たされていた。

B2 noun /ˈstɔːrɪdʒ/

storage

保存

Meaning

the action or method of storing something for future use

Example

The warehouse offers plenty of storage space.

倉庫にはたくさんの保存スペースがあります。

C1 noun /wɪk/

Wick

キャンドルの芯

Meaning

a cord or strand of cotton that burns to provide light in a candle or lamp

Example

The candle wick needs to be trimmed for better burning.

キャンドルの芯は、より良く燃えるために切る必要があります。

C1 adjective /ˈfaɪ.naɪt/

Finite

有限な; 限界がある

Meaning

limited; having bounds or limits; not infinite

Example

Earth has finite natural resources.

地球には有限の自然資源があります。

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 /ˌædməˈreɪʃən/

admiration

尊敬

Meaning

a feeling of respect, pleasure, or approval for someone or something

Example

She felt great admiration for her teacher’s dedication.

彼女は先生の献身に尊敬を感じた。

C1 verb /ˌʌndərˈvæljuː/

undervalue

過小評価する

Meaning

To assign too low a value or importance to something or someone.

Example

She felt that her boss consistently undervalued her contributions.

彼女は自分の上司が彼女の貢献を一貫して過小評価していると感じていた。

B1 noun ˈdɪsɪplɪn

discipline

規律

Meaning

The practice of training people to obey rules or a code of behavior, using punishment to correct disobedience

Example

Discipline helps maintain focus and productivity.

規律は集中力と生産性を維持するのに役立ちます。

B2 noun /ˈaʊtskɜːrts/

outskirts

都市の郊外

Meaning

The outer parts of a town or city, away from the center.

Example

They moved to the outskirts of the city for a quieter life.

彼らは静かな生活を求めて都市の郊外に引っ越しました。

C2 noun /aɪər/

ire

怒り, 激怒

Meaning

intense anger or rage

Example

The new policy provoked the ire of the employees.

新しい政策は従業員の怒りを引き起こした。

B1 noun /ɪɡˌzæm.ɪˈneɪ.ʃən/

examination

試験

Meaning

a formal test of knowledge or ability

Example

She is preparing for her final examination.

彼女は最終試験の準備をしています。

B1 adjective /ˈfəʊkəst/

focused

集中

Meaning

Directing a great deal of attention or effort toward a particular activity, situation, or person.

Example

Staying focused during work hours enhances productivity.

勤務時間中に集中することで生産性が向上します。

B2 adjective /ˈsɛl.əˌbreɪ.tɪd/

celebrated

有名な

Meaning

Widely known and praised; famous for an achievement.

Example

He is a celebrated author in the field of literature.

彼は文学の分野で著名な作家です。

B2 noun əˈbʌndəns

abundance

豊富

Meaning

A very large quantity of something; plenty

Example

The abundance of vegetables in winter is remarkable.

冬の野菜の豊富さは素晴らしい。

C1 verb /ɡɔːr/

gore

角で突く

Meaning

to pierce with horns or tusks; spilled blood

Example

The bull gored the matador during the fight.

闘牛中に雄牛がマタドールを突き刺した。

C2 adjective /ˌɪnˈekspɜːrt/

inexpert

未熟な

Meaning

not skilled or experienced; lacking expertise

Example

The inexpert handling of the machine caused several mistakes.

機械の未熟な扱いがいくつかのミスを引き起こした。

A2 noun ˈmuːv.mənt

movement

運動

Meaning

A group of people working together to advance their shared political, social, or artistic ideas.

Example

The movement aimed to ensure equal rights.

そのムーブメントは平等な権利を確保することを目指していました。

C1 noun /ˈleɪ.dəl/

Ladle

おたま

Meaning

a large deep spoon with a long handle, used for serving soup or other liquids

Example

Use the ladle to serve the hot soup into bowls.

熱いスープをボウルに注ぐためにおたまを使ってください。

C1 adverb /ˌhɛdˈfɜrst/

headfirst

頭から

Meaning

With the head leading; in a reckless or hasty manner.

Example

He dived headfirst into the pool.

彼は頭から飛び込んだ。

C2 noun /ˈkɒn.tjʊ.mə.li/

contumely

侮辱, 軽蔑

Meaning

insulting or humiliating treatment

Example

He endured the contumely of his colleagues with patience.

彼は同僚の軽蔑を忍耐強く耐えました。

B2 noun ˈmaɪl.stəʊn

milestone

マイルストーン

Meaning

An important event or stage in the development, progress, or history of something.

Example

This discovery is a milestone in biotechnology.

この発見はバイオテクノロジーにおける重要なマイルストーンです。

A2 noun /siːd/

seed

種

Meaning

the small, hard part of a plant from which a new plant can grow

Example

I planted a seed in the garden.

私は庭に種を植えました。

B2 noun /kəˈtæstrəfi/

catastrophe

災害

Meaning

A sudden and widespread disaster or misfortune.

Example

The earthquake was a catastrophe for the entire region.

地震は地域全体にとって災害でした。

C1 noun /æbˈdʌk.ʃən/

abduction

誘拐

Meaning

the act of taking someone away illegally by force; kidnapping

Example

The police are investigating the abduction of the child.

警察は子供の誘拐事件を調査している。

C2 noun /ˈkoʊ.tə.ri/

coterie

小さくて排他的なグループ

Meaning

a small, exclusive group of people with shared interests

Example

He belonged to a coterie of artists who met every Friday.

彼は毎週金曜日に会うアーティストのグループに属していました。

C2 adjective /ˈpjʊəraɪl/

puerile

幼稚な

Meaning

childishly silly or immature

Example

His puerile jokes annoyed the audience.

彼の幼稚な冗談は観客をうんざりさせた。

A1 adjective /əˈfreɪd/

afraid

怖がっている

Meaning

feeling fear or anxiety; worried that something undesirable will happen

Example

She was afraid of the dark.

彼女は暗闇を怖がっていた。

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。

C2 noun /ɪnˈtræn.sɪ.dʒəns/

intransigence

不屈

Meaning

Refusal to change one's views or to agree about something.

Example

The negotiations failed due to the intransigence of both parties.

両者の不屈の姿勢のために交渉は失敗した。

C1 noun, verb /tɪndʒ/

tinge

色や味の軽い加え方

Meaning

a slight added color, flavor, or feeling; to add a slight amount of color or quality

Example

Her voice was tinged with sadness.

彼女の声は悲しみでティンジドだった。

C1 noun /ˌstætɪˈstɪʃən/

statistician

統計学者

Meaning

A person who specializes in collecting, analyzing, and interpreting numerical data.

Example

The statistician presented the survey results with great clarity.

統計学者は調査結果を明確に示しました。

B2 adjective /ˈæp.lɪ.kə.bəl/

applicable

適用可能

Meaning

Relevant or appropriate in a particular situation.

Example

This rule is applicable to eye care too.

このルールは目のケアにも適用されます。

C2 adjective /pərˈfɜrvɪd/

perfervid

非常に熱心な

Meaning

intensely passionate or fervent

Example

She gave a perfervid speech in defense of human rights.

彼女は人権擁護のために非常に熱心なスピーチをしました。

C1 adjective /ˈfliː.tɪŋ/

fleeting

儚い

Meaning

Lasting for a very short time; passing quickly.

Example

Happiness can be fleeting, so cherish every moment.

幸せは儚いものである可能性があるので、すべての瞬間を大切にしてください。

B2 adverb /ˈwɪl.ɪŋ.li/

Willingly

自発的に

Meaning

in a willing manner; voluntarily; with free will

Example

She willingly helped her neighbors during the emergency.

彼女は緊急時に自発的に隣人を助けました。

C2 verb /frɪsk/

frisk

ボディチェックする

Meaning

To search a person by patting their clothing to check for concealed items.

Example

The security guard frisked the man at the entrance.

セキュリティガードは入口でその男性をフリスクしました。

C1 noun /dɪˈstɔːrʃən/

distortion

歪曲、誤った提示

Meaning

the action of twisting, changing, or misrepresenting the shape, sound, or truth of something

Example

There was a distortion in the radio signal.

ラジオ信号に歪曲がありました。

A2 noun /ˈdeɪn.dʒər/

danger

危険

Meaning

The possibility of harm, injury, or loss.

Example

The hikers were in great danger during the storm.

登山者は嵐の中で大きな危険にさらされていました。

C1 noun/verb /ɪˈstiːm/

esteem

尊敬

Meaning

Respect and admiration, typically for a person.

Example

She is held in high esteem by her colleagues.

彼女は同僚から高く評価されています。

B2 adjective /ˈhɑlːoʊ/

Hollow

空洞; 中身がない;

Meaning

having an empty space inside; lacking substance or meaning; insincere

Example

The hollow tree trunk provided shelter for small animals.

空洞の木の幹は小さな動物に避難場所を提供しました。

C1 noun /ˈmɛm.breɪn/

membrane

膜

Meaning

A thin layer of tissue or material that covers, separates, or connects structures.

Example

The cell membrane controls the movement of substances in and out of the cell.

細胞膜は物質の細胞内外の移動を制御します。

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。

C1 noun /ɪnˈsaɪtmənt/

incitement

扇動

Meaning

the action of provoking unlawful or violent behavior

Example

He was arrested for incitement to riot.

彼は暴動を扇動した罪で逮捕された。

C2 verb /bɪˈfaʊl/

befoul

汚染する

Meaning

to make dirty or polluted; to disgrace or corrupt

Example

The factory waste befouled the river.

工場の廃棄物が川を汚染した。

C2 noun /ˈɔːrɪkl̩/

auricle

耳の外側部分

Meaning

The external part of the ear; also an upper chamber of the heart in anatomy.

Example

The doctor examined the patient’s auricle for signs of infection.

医師は患者の耳の外側部分に感染の兆候がないか調べました。

C1 adjective /ɪˈvæljʊətɪv/

evaluative

評価的

Meaning

Relating to or involving evaluation or assessment.

Example

The evaluative phase of the project involves assessing its success.

プロジェクトの評価段階は、その成功を評価することを含みます。

A1 noun /ˈwɪn.doʊ/

Window

窓

Meaning

an opening in a wall fitted with glass to let in light and air

Example

Please open the window for fresh air.

新鮮な空気のために窓を開けてください。

C2 verb /ˈmæŋɡəl/

mangle

ひどく壊す

Meaning

to severely damage or mutilate something, often by tearing or crushing

Example

The car was mangled in the accident.

車は事故でひどく壊れた。

C1 noun /fəˌsɪlɪˈteɪʃən/

facilitation

容易化

Meaning

The action of facilitating or making an action or process easier or helping bring about an outcome.

Example

Her facilitation made the meeting run smoothly.

彼女のファシリテーションにより、会議はスムーズに進行しました。

A2 noun ˈtem.pər.ə.tʃər

temperature

温度

Meaning

The degree or intensity of heat present in a substance or object.

Example

Rising temperatures affect agricultural output.

上昇する温度は農業生産に影響を与える。

A2 noun /ˈheəkʌt/

haircut

散髪

Meaning

the act or style of cutting hair

Example

I got a haircut before the wedding.

私は結婚式の前に散髪しました。

C2 verb /ˈmɔːndər/

maunder

無駄に話す

Meaning

To speak or move aimlessly and incoherently.

Example

He maundered on about his old memories.

彼は古い思い出について無駄に話していました。

B2 adjective ˈræd.ɪ.kəl

radical

伝統的な信念やシステムに反する根本的な変化をもたらす能力がある

Meaning

Capable of bringing fundamental changes opposite to conventional beliefs or systems.

Example

The leader proposed radical economic reforms.

リーダーはラディカルな経済改革を提案しました。

C2 verb /ˈfrɪzəl/

frizzle

食べ物をカリカリで縮れた状態にする

Meaning

to fry something until it becomes crisp and curled, or to make a sizzling noise

Example

The bacon began to frizzle in the pan.

ベーコンがフライパンでシズシズ音を立てながら焼け始めました。

C2 adjective /ˌiːvənˈhændɪd/

evenhanded

公平な

Meaning

Fair and impartial; showing no bias or favoritism.

Example

The judge was praised for her evenhanded approach to the case.

その裁判官は、公平なアプローチでその事件を扱ったことで称賛されました。

B1 noun /ˈkɒtən/

cotton

幸せ

Meaning

A soft white fibrous substance used to make cloth and thread.

Example

This shirt is made of pure cotton.

彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、自分の幸せを隠すことができませんでした。

B1 noun /ˈdaɪəɡræm/

diagram

図表

Meaning

a simplified drawing that shows the structure, relationship, or process of something

Example

The teacher explained the system using a clear diagram.

先生は分かりやすい図表を使ってシステムを説明した。

B1 noun /ˈleʒ.ər/

Leisure

レジャー; 自由時間

Meaning

time when one is not working or occupied; free time used for enjoyment

Example

She enjoys reading books in her leisure time.

彼女は自由時間に本を読むのが好きです。

C2 adjective /ˈdæpər/

dapper

おしゃれで清潔

Meaning

Neat, stylish, and well-dressed in appearance.

Example

He looked very dapper in his new suit.

彼は新しいスーツでとてもおしゃれに見えた。

A1 adjective /twɛlv/

twelve

十二

Meaning

the number equivalent to 12

Example

There are twelve months in a year.

一年には十二か月があります。

C1 noun /səˈbætɪkəl/

sabbatical

学習や旅行のための休暇

Meaning

A period of paid leave granted to a teacher or worker for study or travel, traditionally every seventh year.

Example

She took a sabbatical to research her new book.

彼女は新しい本を研究するためにサバティカルを取った。

C2 noun /ˈævərɪs/

avarice

強欲

Meaning

extreme greed for wealth or material gain

Example

His avarice led him to exploit his workers.

彼の強欲は彼を労働者を搾取することに導いた。

C1 verb /əˈpɛnd/

append

追加する

Meaning

to add something as an attachment or supplement, usually at the end of a document or list

Example

She decided to append a note to the end of the report.

彼女は報告書の最後にメモを追加することに決めました。

A2 noun ˈsen.tərz

centers

センター

Meaning

The middle point of a circle or sphere, equidistant from every point on the circumference or surface; a place or group of buildings where a specified activity is concentrated.

Example

Centers drive regional development.

センターは地域の発展を促進します。

B2 noun (plural) /skræps/

scraps

残り物

Meaning

Small pieces left over from something; also small fights or quarrels.

Example

The dog ate the scraps from the table.

犬はテーブルからの食べ残しを食べました。

B2 adjective /ˈprɒb.ə.bəl/

Probable

可能性がある

Meaning

likely to happen; expected; plausible

Example

It is probable that it will rain tomorrow according to the weather forecast.

天気予報によると、明日は雨が降る可能性が高いです。

C2 noun /roʊˈtʌn.də/

rotunda

円形の建物

Meaning

a large circular building or hall, often with a dome

Example

Tourists gathered inside the grand rotunda of the capitol.

観光客は議会堂の壮大なロタンダの中に集まりました。

A2 noun /prəˈdʌkʃən/

production

制作

Meaning

the process of manufacturing or creating something

Example

The production of this film took over a year.

この映画の制作には1年以上かかりました。

B2 noun /leɪs/

Lace

レース

Meaning

a delicate fabric made of yarn or thread in an open weblike pattern; a cord or string for fastening

Example

She wore a beautiful dress decorated with intricate lace patterns.

彼女は複雑なレース模様で飾られた美しいドレスを着ていた。

C2 noun lɑːˈʒɛs

largesse

寛大さ

Meaning

Generosity in bestowing money or gifts upon others.

Example

His largesse towards the charity was greatly appreciated.

彼のチャリティーへの寛大さは大いに評価されました。

C1 noun/adjective /ˈlɛzbiən/

lesbian

レズビアン

Meaning

a woman who is romantically or sexually attracted to other women

Example

She is a proud lesbian and advocates for equal rights.

彼女は誇り高いレズビアンで、平等な権利を支持しています。

C2 noun /ɪˈluːʒən/

elusion

回避

Meaning

The act of escaping or avoiding something, especially by cleverness or trickery.

Example

His constant elusion of responsibility frustrated his colleagues.

彼の責任逃れは同僚を苛立たせた。

B1 adjective /ɪkˈstrɔːr.dɪ.nər.i/

Extraordinary

非凡な; 顕著な;

Meaning

very unusual; remarkable; going beyond what is normal or expected

Example

The magician's performance was extraordinary and left everyone amazed.

魔法使いのパフォーマンスは非凡で、すべての人を驚かせました

C1 adjective /kəmˈpleɪsənt/

complacent

自己満足

Meaning

showing self-satisfaction and a lack of concern about potential dangers or problems

Example

The team grew complacent after a few victories and stopped practicing hard.

チームは数回の勝利の後、自己満足し、練習をやめた。

B2 verb /səˈrɛndər/

surrender

降伏する

Meaning

to give up or yield to an opponent or authority

Example

The army finally surrendered after weeks of fighting.

数週間の戦闘の後、軍隊は最終的に降伏しました。

C1 verb /sərˈmaʊnt/

surmount

克服する

Meaning

to overcome a difficulty or obstacle

Example

He surmounted all the challenges to achieve his dream.

彼はすべての挑戦を乗り越えて夢を実現しました。

C1 verb, noun /ˌdɪsɪˈluːʒən/

disillusion

幻滅

Meaning

to cause someone to realize that something is not as good as they believed

Example

The scandal disillusioned many voters.

そのスキャンダルは多くの有権者を幻滅させた。

A2 adjective /ˈmuːvɪŋ/

moving

感動的

Meaning

causing strong feelings, especially of sympathy or sadness

Example

Her speech was so moving that everyone cried.

彼女のスピーチはとても感動的で、みんな泣いてしまった。

B2 noun /ˈoʊtˌmiːl/

oatmeal

オートミール

Meaning

A type of porridge made from ground oats, often eaten for breakfast.

Example

She eats a bowl of oatmeal every morning for breakfast.

彼女は毎朝、朝食にオートミールを一杯食べます。

C1 verb /ˌmɪsˈriːd/

misread

誤って読む

Meaning

to read something incorrectly or interpret wrongly

Example

He misread the instructions and built the shelf incorrectly.

彼は指示を誤読して棚を間違って作った。

C2 noun /ʃiːt fɪʃ/

Sheat-fish

ナマズ

Meaning

A large freshwater catfish with a broad flat head and long barbels

Example

The sheat-fish is one of the largest freshwater fish in South Asia.

ナマズは南アジアで最大の淡水魚の一つです。

C1 verb /ˈɪmprəvaɪz/

improvise

Meaning

To create or perform something spontaneously without preparation.

Example

The actor had to improvise his lines when he forgot the script.

A2 noun /ˈpɑːtnər/

partner

パートナー

Meaning

a person who shares or is associated with another in some action or endeavor

Example

She is my business partner in the new venture.

彼女は私の新しい事業でのビジネスパートナーです。

C2 adjective /ˈhoʊm.spʌn/

homespun

手作り

Meaning

Simple and unsophisticated; made at home rather than in a factory.

Example

She wore a homespun dress to the village festival.

彼女は村の祭りに手作りのドレスを着て行った。

C2 adjective /ˈblɪŋkəd/

blinkered

視野が狭い

Meaning

Having a limited or narrow outlook; unable or unwilling to consider other perspectives.

Example

His blinkered attitude stopped him from seeing the bigger picture.

彼の視野が狭い態度は、より大きな絵を見せなかった。

C1 noun /ˌlaɪ.sənˈsiː/

Licensee

ライセンス保持者

Meaning

a person or organization that holds a license to do something

Example

The licensee is responsible for following all regulations.

ライセンス保持者はすべての規制を遵守する責任があります。

C2 noun /raɪm/

rime

霜

Meaning

frost formed on cold surfaces by freezing water vapor

Example

The trees were covered with a white rime after the cold night.

木々は冷たい夜の後、白い霜で覆われていました。

C1 adjective /ˈplaɪəbəl/

pliable

柔軟な

Meaning

easily bent or flexible; adaptable

Example

The metal is pliable enough to be shaped into jewelry.

その金属は十分に柔軟で、ジュエリーに成形することができます。

C1 noun /ˌkɒn.stəˈleɪ.ʃən/

constellation

星座

Meaning

a group of stars forming a recognizable pattern in the night sky

Example

Orion is one of the most famous constellations.

オリオン座は最も有名な星座の一つです。

B2 noun /ˈprəʊsesə/

processor

プロセッサ

Meaning

a machine or device that processes something, especially a computer's central processing unit (CPU)

Example

The new laptop has a faster processor.

新しいノートパソコンにはより高速なプロセッサがあります。

B1 noun /bɪˈhɑːf/

behalf

を代表して

Meaning

as a representative of someone; in the interest of someone

Example

She accepted the award on behalf of her team.

彼女はチームを代表して賞を受け取りました。

C2 noun /ˈpʌndʒənsi/

pungency

辛味

Meaning

The quality of having a strong, sharp taste or smell.

Example

The pungency of garlic filled the kitchen.

ニンニクの辛味がキッチンに充満した。

C2 adjective /fjuːˈnɪəriəl/

funereal

葬儀的

Meaning

having the mournful, somber character of a funeral

Example

The room was filled with a funereal silence after the announcement.

発表後、部屋は葬儀的な静けさで満たされた。

B2 adjective ˈteɪləd

tailored

オーダーメイド

Meaning

Made or adapted for a particular purpose or person.

Example

He wore a tailored suit that complemented his physique perfectly.

彼は自分の体型にぴったり合うオーダーメイドのスーツを着ていた。

C1 adjective /ˌʌnrɪˈkwaɪtɪd/

unrequited

Meaning

Not returned or reciprocated, especially in the context of love or affection.

Example

He suffered from unrequited love for years.

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。

B2 noun /ˌɪnsɪˈkjʊərɪti/

insecurity

不安感

Meaning

lack of confidence or assurance; a state of uncertainty or vulnerability

Example

Her insecurity made her doubt her abilities despite her experience.

彼女の不安感は彼女に自分の能力を疑わせた。

B2 adjective /trɔːˈmætɪk/

traumatic

衝撃的

Meaning

Deeply distressing or disturbing, often related to emotional or physical injury.

Example

The accident was a traumatic experience for the entire family.

その事故は家族全員にとって衝撃的な体験でした。

B1 noun /ˈkɒliːɡ/

colleague

同僚

Meaning

a person with whom one works, especially in a profession or business

Example

She invited her colleagues to the office party.

彼女はオフィスパーティーに同僚を招待しました。

C1 noun /ˈæl.ɪ.moʊ.ni/

alimony

扶養費

Meaning

financial support that a person is ordered by a court to give to their spouse after separation or divorce

Example

He was ordered by the court to pay monthly alimony to his ex-wife.

裁判所は彼に元妻に毎月の扶養費を支払うよう命じた。

C2 noun /ˈbɪlɪŋzˌɡeɪt/

billingsgate

粗野または侮辱的な言葉

Meaning

Coarse or abusive language; vulgar or offensive speech.

Example

The heated argument quickly descended into billingsgate.

激しい議論はすぐに粗野な言葉に変わった。

C2 noun ˈlɪɡ.nəʊˌsæt

LignoSat

木製衛星

Meaning

A wooden satellite that demonstrates the use of wood in space technology.

Example

LignoSat demonstrates the use of wood in space.

LignoSat は宇宙で木材の使用を示しています。

B2 noun pərˈsweɪ.ʒən

persuasion

論理や感情で誰かを説得する

Meaning

The act of convincing someone to change their viewpoint through reasoning or emotion.

Example

Effective persuasion is key to a successful speech.

効果的な説得は、成功したスピーチの鍵です。

C1 adjective dɒɡˈmæt.ɪk

dogmatic

教条的

Meaning

Being inclined to lay down principles as incontrovertibly true; characterized by arrogant assertion of unproven principles.

Example

His dogmatic approach to politics made discussions difficult.

彼の教条的なアプローチは、議論を難しくしました。

C1 adjective /ɪnˈsɛp(ə)rəbəl/

inseparable

切り離せない

Meaning

Unable to be separated or always together.

Example

The two friends have been inseparable since childhood.

二人の友達は子供の頃から切り離せないです。