B2 noun /heɪst/

Haste

急ぎ; 焦り

Meaning

swiftness of motion; urgent need of quick action; excessive speed or urgency

Example

In his haste to catch the train, he forgot to take his wallet from the table.

列車に乗るための急いで、テーブルから財布を取るのを忘れました。

C2 noun /fɪntʃ/

finch

フィンチ（小さな歌う鳥）

Meaning

a small songbird with a short, stout bill

Example

A colorful finch perched on the branch singing sweetly.

カラフルなフィンチが枝に止まり、甘い歌を歌っていました。

C1 noun, verb /slɜːr/

slur

侮辱 / 侮辱的な言葉

Meaning

An insulting remark or suggestion; or to speak indistinctly.

Example

He made a slur against her character.

彼は彼女のキャラクターについて侮辱的な発言をした。

C2 verb /ˈɑːskjʊleɪt/

osculate

キスする

Meaning

To kiss.

Example

They osculated under the mistletoe during the party.

彼らはパーティーの時にヤドリギの下でキスをしました。

A2 adjective /ˈæfrɪkən/

african

アフリカの

Meaning

relating to Africa or its people

Example

She studied African culture in university.

彼女は大学でアフリカの文化を学びました。

C1 adjective /ˈfjuː.dəl/

feudal

封建的

Meaning

relating to the system of feudalism, a medieval social system based on land ownership and obligations

Example

The castle is a remnant of the feudal era.

城は封建時代の遺物です。

B1 adverb /ˈfriːli/

Freely

自由に; 制限なく;

Meaning

without restriction; openly; willingly

Example

She spoke freely about her experiences during the interview.

インタビュー中に彼女は自由に自分の経験について話した。

B1 noun /ˈsɜːdʒəri/

surgery

Meaning

a medical procedure involving the cutting of the body to treat a condition

Example

She underwent surgery to remove the tumor.

C1 verb /dʒæb/

jab

Meaning

To poke or thrust quickly, often with a finger or something pointed.

Example

He jabbed his finger at the map to show the location.

A1 noun /ˈtjuːzdeɪ/

tuesday

火曜日

Meaning

The second day of the week, following Monday and preceding Wednesday.

Example

We have a meeting scheduled for Tuesday.

私たちは火曜日に会議を予定しています。

C2 noun /ˈmæn.li.nəs/

manliness

男らしさ

Meaning

The quality of being manly; courage, strength, and honor associated with men.

Example

His manliness was admired by his peers.

彼の男らしさは仲間たちに賞賛された。

C1 noun /ˈded.lɑk/

Dead-lock

行き詰まり; 停滞

Meaning

a situation in which no progress is possible; complete standstill

Example

The negotiations reached a deadlock when neither side would compromise.

交渉は行き詰まりに達し、どちらの側も妥協しようとしませんでした。

B2 noun /ˈpleɪsmənt/

placement

配置または割り当て

Meaning

the act of putting something or someone in a particular position or job

Example

The company arranged job placement for the graduates.

会社は卒業生のために就職先を手配しました。

C2 adjective /ˈtɔːrpɪd/

torpid

無気力

Meaning

Mentally or physically inactive; sluggish or lethargic.

Example

After the long hike, he felt torpid and unmotivated.

長いハイキングの後、彼は無気力でやる気が出なかった。

B1 noun /ˈprɪzənər/

prisoner

囚人

Meaning

a person who is in prison

Example

The prisoner was granted parole after serving 10 years.

その囚人は10年の服役後、仮出所を許可されました。

C2 adjective /ˈmɒnɪtəri/

monitory

警告的な

Meaning

Giving a warning or cautionary advice; serving to warn.

Example

His monitory tone made everyone cautious about their next move.

彼の警告的な口調は、次の動きについて皆を警戒させました。

C1 verb /əˈsɪm.ɪ.leɪt/

assimilate

完全に理解し吸収する; 知識や文化に統合する

Meaning

To take in and understand fully; to absorb and integrate into one's knowledge or culture.

Example

Immigrants often struggle to assimilate into a new culture.

移民はしばしば新しい文化に適応するのに苦労しています。

B1 noun /ˈɒbstəkəlz/

obstacles

障害物

Meaning

Things that block one's way or prevent or hinder progress.

Example

Obstacles in life can often lead to valuable lessons.

人生の障害物はしばしば貴重な教訓に繋がる。

C1 noun /ɡlɪtʃ/

glitch

不具合

Meaning

A sudden, usually temporary fault or malfunction in a system or device.

Example

The computer crashed due to a minor glitch in the software.

ソフトウェアの小さな不具合により、コンピュータがクラッシュしました。

B1 noun /ˈpænəl/

panel

パネル, 審査員グループ

Meaning

a group of people gathered to discuss, judge, or advise on a particular topic

Example

The panel of judges announced the winner of the competition.

審査員のパネルはコンテストの優勝者を発表しました。

A1 interjection /heɪ/

hey

ヘイ

Meaning

used to attract attention, express surprise, or greet someone

Example

Hey, how are you doing today?

ヘイ、今日はどうしてる？

C2 verb /dɪˈbɪlɪteɪt/

debilitate

弱める

Meaning

to weaken or make someone or something infirm

Example

The long illness debilitated his strength.

長い病気が彼の力を弱めた。

A1 preposition /wɪð/

with

と一緒に

Meaning

indicating the person or thing that is accompanying or involved with someone or something else

Example

She went to the market with her friend.

彼女は友達と一緒に市場に行きました。

C2 noun /ˈsælvoʊ/

salvo

一斉射撃

Meaning

A simultaneous discharge of guns or release of bombs; a sudden outburst of cheers or applause.

Example

The soldiers fired a salvo to honor the fallen general.

兵士たちは倒れた将軍を讃えるために一斉射撃を行った。

C1 adjective /ˌɪndɪˈstɪŋkt/

indistinct

不明瞭な

Meaning

Not clear or sharply defined; vague or blurred.

Example

The sound of voices was indistinct in the distance.

遠くからの声は不明瞭でした。

C2 noun /kəˈlɒsəs/

colossus

巨人

Meaning

A person or thing of enormous size, importance, or ability.

Example

Einstein was a colossus in the world of science.

アインシュタインは科学の世界で巨人でした。

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.

B2 adjective /ˈfɔːlti/

faulty

欠陥のある

Meaning

Having defects or imperfections; not working properly

Example

The device stopped working because it was faulty.

その装置は欠陥のあるため動作を停止しました。

B2 noun draʊt

drought

干ばつ

Meaning

A prolonged period of abnormally low rainfall; a shortage of water.

Example

Drought impacts crop growth significantly.

干ばつは作物の成長に大きな影響を与えます。

B1 noun /ˈkɔːrɪdɔːr/

corridor

部屋に通じる長い通路

Meaning

a long passage in a building from which doors lead into rooms

Example

The students waited quietly in the corridor.

生徒たちは廊下で静かに待っていた。

C2 adjective /tʃeɪst/

Chaste

清純; 徳

Meaning

pure and morally good; abstaining from sexual activity

Example

She lived a chaste and virtuous life.

彼女は清純で徳のある生活をしました。

C2 adjective /ˌɛkspəˈdɪʃəs/

expeditious

迅速

Meaning

Done with speed and efficiency.

Example

The expeditious delivery of the package was appreciated.

パッケージの迅速な配達が評価されました。

B2 adjective /ˌʌnɪnˈfɔːrmd/

uninformed

情報に疎い

Meaning

lacking knowledge or awareness about a particular subject; not educated or informed

Example

The decision was made by an uninformed committee.

その決定は情報に疎い委員会によって下された。

C2 verb /ˈmɪlɪˌteɪt/

militate

妨げる

Meaning

to have a strong effect against something; to work as a powerful factor in preventing or influencing an outcome

Example

His lack of experience will militate against his promotion.

彼の経験不足が昇進に対して障害となるだろう。

A2 noun ækt

act

法律

Meaning

A written law passed by a legislative body.

Example

The act was passed in 2023.

その法律は2023年に可決されました。

C2 verb /ɛnˈdʒɔɪn/

enjoin

命じる, 禁止する

Meaning

to instruct or urge someone to do something; to prohibit legally

Example

The judge enjoined the company from continuing its activities.

裁判官は会社に活動を続けることを禁じました。

C1 noun /tiː ˈstreɪnər/

Tea-strainer

茶こし

Meaning

a small perforated device used to strain tea leaves from brewed tea

Example

I always use a tea-strainer when pouring tea into cups.

私はお茶をカップに注ぐとき、いつも茶こしを使います。

C2 adjective /ɪˈmɪsəbl/

immiscible

不混和

Meaning

Describes liquids that do not mix together.

Example

Oil and water are immiscible liquids.

油と水は不混和の液体です。

B2 noun /ˈem.ər.əld/

Emerald

エメラルド

Meaning

a bright green precious stone used in jewelry

Example

The emerald necklace sparkled in the sunlight.

エメラルドのネックレスは太陽の光で輝いていました。

A1 determiner /sʌtʃ/

such

そんな

Meaning

of the type previously mentioned or specified

Example

I have never seen such a beautiful painting.

私はこんな美しい絵を見たことがありません。

C1 verb /ˈheɪsən/

hasten

急ぐ

Meaning

To move or act quickly; to cause something to happen sooner.

Example

He hastened to finish his work before the deadline.

彼は締め切り前に仕事を終わらせるために急いだ。

B2 noun /bækˈtɪəriəm/

bacterium

バクテリア

Meaning

A single microscopic organism belonging to the group of bacteria.

Example

The doctor explained that a single bacterium can multiply rapidly under the right conditions.

医者は、1つのバクテリウムが適切な条件下で急速に増殖できることを説明しました。

B2 noun ˌreɪdɪˈeɪʃən

radiation

放射線

Meaning

The emission of energy as electromagnetic waves or as moving subatomic particles.

Example

Radiation from the sun can be harmful without protection.

太陽からの放射線は保護なしでは有害である可能性があります。

A2 noun /ˌpɒsəˈbɪləti/

possibility

可能性

Meaning

something that may happen or be the case; a chance that something exists or might occur

Example

There is a strong possibility of rain tomorrow.

明日は雨の強い可能性があります。

B2 adjective /ˈtræŋkwɪl/

tranquil

静かな

Meaning

Free from disturbance; calm and peaceful.

Example

A tranquil environment promotes relaxation and focus.

静かな環境はリラックスと集中を促進します。

C2 noun /ˈpɜːrsənɪdʒ/

personage

重要人物

Meaning

an important or famous person

Example

He is considered a great personage in the world of literature.

彼は文学の世界で偉大な人物と見なされています。

B2 adjective /ˈɡreɪs.fəl/

Graceful

優雅な; 滑らかな; 洗練された; 動きや振る舞いの美しさを持つ

Meaning

elegant; smooth; refined; having beauty of movement or manner

Example

The dancer moved with graceful elegance.

ダンサーは優雅に動きました。

C2 adjective /ˈɡɔːki/

gawky

不器用

Meaning

Awkward and clumsy in appearance or behavior.

Example

The teenager felt gawky in his oversized suit.

そのティーンエイジャーは大きすぎるスーツを着て不器用に感じた。

C1 noun/verb /ɡrʌdʒ/

grudge

Meaning

A persistent feeling of ill will or resentment from a past insult or injury.

Example

She still holds a grudge against him for what happened years ago.

C1 noun ˌrev.əˈluː.ʃən.ər.i ɪˈnɪʃ.ə.tɪv

revolutionary initiative

革命的イニシアティブ

Meaning

A groundbreaking action or plan that brings about significant change or transformation.

Example

The revolutionary initiative promotes sustainable energy.

革命的なイニシアティブは持続可能なエネルギーを促進します。

C1 noun /ˈhæŋ.ər/

Hanger

ハンガー

Meaning

a shaped piece of wood, plastic, or metal with a hook at the top, used to hang up clothes

Example

She hung her dress on a wooden hanger to prevent it from getting wrinkled.

彼女はドレスがしわにならないように木のハンガーに掛けました。

C1 verb /wɛt/

whet

Meaning

To sharpen the blade of a tool or to stimulate interest or appetite.

Example

The smell of food whetted my appetite.

A2 adjective /θɪn/

Thin

薄い; 細い

Meaning

having little thickness; not thick; slender

Example

She wore a thin jacket in the cold weather.

彼女は寒い天気で薄いジャケットを着ていました。

B2 adjective /suːˈpɜːrb/

superb

素晴らしい

Meaning

extremely good; excellent

Example

The hotel provided superb service during our stay.

ホテルは私たちの滞在中に素晴らしいサービスを提供しました。

C2 adjective /səˈlɪsɪtəs/

solicitous

思いやり

Meaning

showing concern or care for someone's health, happiness, or comfort

Example

She was always solicitous about the well-being of her students.

彼女はいつも学生たちの幸福に気を配っていました。

C1 noun /ræˈpɔːr/

rapport

関係

Meaning

A close and harmonious relationship in which the people or groups concerned understand each other's feelings or ideas.

Example

The teacher built a strong rapport with her students.

教師は生徒と強い関係を築いた。

B2 noun /dɪˈvoʊ.ʃən/

Devotion

献身; 忠誠; 熱意

Meaning

love, loyalty, or enthusiasm for a person, activity, or cause

Example

Her devotion to helping others made her a beloved figure in the community.

他人を助けることへの献身が、彼女をコミュニティで愛される存在にしました。

B1 noun /ˈθʌn.dər/

Thunder

雷鳴

Meaning

the loud rumbling sound that follows lightning; to make a loud deep sound

Example

We heard thunder rolling across the sky.

空を横切る雷鳴を聞きました。

B2 noun /ˈpɑː.tər/

Potter

陶芸家

Meaning

a person who makes pottery

Example

The potter shaped clay on the spinning wheel.

陶芸家は回転するろくろの上で粘土を形作った。

B2 adverb /mɔːrˈoʊvər/

moreover

その上

Meaning

Used to add information that supports or emphasizes what has already been said.

Example

The job is challenging; moreover, it requires excellent communication skills.

その仕事は挑戦的です。その上、優れたコミュニケーションスキルが必要です。

B2 noun /djʊˈreɪʃən/

duration

期間

Meaning

the length of time that something continues

Example

The meeting lasted for the duration of two hours.

会議は2時間の期間続きました。

A2 noun /flaʊər/

Flour

小麦粉

Meaning

fine powder made by grinding wheat or other grains; used for making bread, cakes, and pastry

Example

She mixed flour with water to make dough for bread.

彼女はパンの生地を作るために、小麦粉と水を混ぜました。

B2 verb /ˈɡʌvərn/

govern

統治する

Meaning

to control and direct the public policy and affairs of a state, organization, or people

Example

The president governs the country wisely.

大統領は賢明に国を統治する。

B1 noun /ˈɑp.ʃən/

Option

オプション

Meaning

a thing that is or may be chosen; an alternative course of action

Example

You have the option to work from home or office.

自宅またはオフィスから仕事をするオプションがあります。

C1 adjective /ˈneɪzl/

nasal

鼻音の

Meaning

Relating to the nose; a sound produced through the nose.

Example

He spoke with a nasal voice due to his cold.

風邪で彼は鼻声で話した。

C2 noun /ˈflɛkʃən/

flection

屈曲

Meaning

The act of bending or the state of being bent, especially of a limb or joint.

Example

The doctor tested the patient's knee flection during the examination.

医者は検査中に患者の膝の屈曲をテストしました。

B2 noun /ˈrɛlɪvənsi/

relevancy

monitor

モニター、監視する

Meaning

to observe and check the progress or quality of something; also a device that displays information

Example

The teacher monitors the students during the exam.

先生は試験中に生徒を監視します。

C1 noun /təˈbuː/

taboo

Meaning

a social or cultural prohibition against certain practices or discussions

Example

Talking about money is considered a taboo in some cultures.

C2 noun /prɪˈsɛʃən/

precession

歳差

Meaning

The slow movement of the axis of a spinning body around another axis, often referring to Earth's rotation.

Example

Astronomers study the precession of the equinoxes.

天文学者は春分点の歳差を研究しています。

A2 verb, noun /drɒp/

drop

落とす / 液滴

Meaning

to let something fall; a small quantity of liquid

Example

Be careful not to drop your phone.

携帯電話を落とさないように気をつけてください。

C1 verb /əˈfɪks/

affix

貼り付ける / 取り付ける

Meaning

to attach or stick something firmly to another thing

Example

Please affix the stamp to the envelope.

切手を封筒に貼ってください。

C1 noun ˈprəʊses stəˈbɪlɪti

process stability

プロセスの安定性

Meaning

The consistency and steadiness of biological or functional processes

Example

Cold air ensures process stability in plants.

冷たい空気は植物のプロセスの安定性を確保します。

C2 adjective /ˈbɒni/

Bonny

美しい; かわいい; 楽しい

Meaning

cheerful; pretty; attractive

Example

The bonny child played happily in the garden.

美しい子供は庭で幸せに遊んでいました。

B2 noun /ˈwɜːk.fləʊ/

workflow

作業の流れ、プロセスの順序

Meaning

The sequence of processes through which a piece of work passes from initiation to completion.

Example

A well-structured workflow enhances productivity.

よく構成されたワークフローは生産性を高めます。

B2 noun /dʒet/

Jet

ジェット機

Meaning

a rapid stream of liquid, gas, or flame; an aircraft powered by jet engines

Example

The jet took off smoothly and reached cruising altitude quickly.

ジェットは滑らかに離陸し、すぐに巡航高度に達しました。

C2 adjective /ˈkɒr.ə.ɡeɪ.tɪd/

corrugated

波形または折りたたまれた

Meaning

shaped into ridges and grooves; wrinkled or folded

Example

The roof was made of corrugated metal sheets.

屋根は波形の金属板で作られていました。

B1 verb əˈdrɛst

addressed

対応した

Meaning

To think about and begin to deal with an issue or problem.

Example

Addressing key problems is vital for long-term change.

主要な問題に取り組むことは、長期的な変化にとって重要です。

C1 noun /ʃɑːrd/

shard

破片

Meaning

a broken piece of glass, metal, or pottery

Example

He cut his finger on a shard of glass.

彼はガラスの破片で指を切った。

C2 adjective /ˈmɪnətɔːri/

minatory

威嚇的な

Meaning

Expressing a threat; menacing.

Example

The criminal gave the witness a minatory look.

犯人は証人に威嚇的な視線を送った。

C1 noun /ˈsɛntɪˌliːtər/

centiliter

Meaning

A metric unit of capacity equal to one hundredth of a liter.

Example

The recipe calls for 20 centiliters of milk.

C1 noun ˈsɪmbəlɪzəm

symbolism

象徴主義

Meaning

The use of symbols to represent ideas or qualities.

Example

The use of symbolism in the novel is masterful.

小説でのシンボリズムの使い方は見事です。

C2 noun /ˈʌm.brə/

Umbra

完全な影、太陽黒点の暗い中心

Meaning

the fully shaded inner region of a shadow cast by an opaque object; the dark center of a sunspot

Example

During the eclipse, we stood in the moon's umbra.

日食の際、私たちは月のアンブラの中に立っていました。

C2 adjective /ˈmɪnsɪŋ/

mincing

気取った

Meaning

affectedly delicate, dainty, or refined in manner or movement

Example

He walked with mincing steps across the stage.

彼はステージを歩くとき、気取った足取りで歩いていました。

C2 noun /njuːˈmɪzmətɪst/

numismatist

貨幣学者

Meaning

A person who studies or collects coins, paper currency, and medals.

Example

The numismatist displayed his rare coin collection at the exhibition.

貨幣学者は展示会で彼の希少なコインコレクションを展示しました

B2 noun plɒt

plot

プロット

Meaning

The main story of a piece of writing, or the series of events that happen in it.

Example

The plot of A Tale of Two Cities is intense and gripping.

'二都物語'のプロットは、緊迫感と魅力に満ちています。

A2 noun/verb /ˈtræn.spɔːrt/

transport

輸送

Meaning

The movement of people or goods from one place to another.

Example

Efficient transport systems reduce travel time.

効率的な輸送システムは移動時間を短縮します。

C1 noun /ˈælɪɡəri/

allegory

寓話

Meaning

a story, poem, or picture that can be interpreted to reveal a hidden meaning, often moral or political

Example

The novel is an allegory of the struggle between good and evil.

その小説は善と悪の闘争の寓話です。

B1 adjective /ˈɪrɪteɪtɪŋ/

irritating

いらいらさせる

Meaning

causing annoyance, impatience, or mild anger

Example

The constant noise from the street is extremely irritating.

通りからの絶え間ない騒音はいらいらさせる。

C2 noun (plural) /maɪˈnjuːʃiiː/

minutiae

細部

Meaning

the small, precise, or trivial details of something

Example

The lawyer focused on the minutiae of the contract.

弁護士は契約の細部に集中しました。

B1 noun /sərˈtɪfɪkət/

certificate

証明書

Meaning

a document serving as proof of achievement or qualification

Example

She received a certificate for completing the course.

彼女はコースを修了したため、証明書を受け取った。

C2 noun /ˈhɑːdɪhʊd/

hardihood

勇気、大胆さ

Meaning

Courage, boldness, or daring behavior; also physical robustness.

Example

The mountaineer's hardihood impressed the entire team.

登山家のハーディフッドはチーム全体を感動させました。

B1 noun ɡreɪt wɔːl əv ˈtʃaɪ.nə

Great Wall of China

万里の長城

Meaning

A massive ancient fortification system in China, built to protect against invasions and considered one of the most famous landmarks in the world.

Example

The Great Wall of China is one of the most famous landmarks in the world.

万里の長城は世界で最も有名なランドマークの一つです。

C2 noun /ɪkˈsɪʒən/

excision

切除

Meaning

the act of cutting something out, especially by surgical removal

Example

The excision of the infected tissue prevented further complications.

感染した組織の切除により、さらなる合併症が防止されました。

A1 adjective/adverb /ˈɜːrli/

early

早い

Meaning

before the usual or expected time

Example

She arrived early to the meeting.

彼女は会議に早く到着しました。

C1 adjective /ˈsæk.rəˌsæŋkt/

sacrosanct

神聖不可侵

Meaning

Regarded as too important or valuable to be interfered with; sacred.

Example

Freedom of speech is considered sacrosanct in democratic societies.

言論の自由は民主主義社会では神聖不可侵と見なされています。

C2 noun /mɪˈsɑːdʒɪnɪst/

misogynist

女性嫌悪者

Meaning

A person who dislikes, despises, or is strongly prejudiced against women.

Example

Many condemned his speech as the words of a misogynist.

多くの人々は彼のスピーチを女性嫌悪者の言葉として非難しました。

C1 noun /bəˈtæljən/

battalion

大隊

Meaning

A large body of soldiers ready for battle, typically consisting of several companies.

Example

The battalion was deployed to the front line.

その大隊は前線に展開されました。

C2 noun /ˈbed.ləm/

Bedlam

混乱; 騒がしい混乱

Meaning

a scene of noisy confusion; chaos and disorder

Example

The classroom was complete bedlam after the fire alarm.

火災警報後、教室は完全に混乱していました。

A2 noun/adjective /ˌɪndɪˈvɪdʒuəl/

individual

個人

Meaning

A single human being as distinct from a group; relating to one person.

Example

Each individual has the right to freedom of speech.

各個人には表現の自由がある。

B2 noun /ˌkɒrəˈleɪʃən/

correlation

相関

Meaning

a mutual relationship or connection between two or more things

Example

Researchers found a strong correlation between diet and heart disease.

研究者たちは、食事と心臓病との間に強い相関関係があることを発見しました。

C1 verb /klɪntʃ/

clinch

Meaning

To secure or settle something decisively; to grasp tightly.

Example

The team clinched the championship with a last-minute goal.

B1 noun/adjective /ˌkærəktəˈrɪstɪk/

characteristic

特徴

Meaning

A distinguishing quality or feature of a person, place, or thing.

Example

Kindness is a characteristic of true leadership.

親切は真のリーダーシップの特徴です。

B2 verb /rɪˈsaɪt/

recite

暗唱する

Meaning

To say aloud something learned, especially poetry or text, from memory.

Example

The child recited a poem in front of the class.

その子はクラスの前で詩を暗唱しました。

B2 verb /ˈdɛvəˌsteɪt/

devastate

荒廃させる

Meaning

to cause severe and overwhelming destruction or damage

Example

The hurricane devastated the coastal town.

ハリケーンは沿岸の町を荒廃させた。

C1 adjective /ɪˈluː.sɪv/

Illusive

幻想的な; 存在しているように見えるが実際には存在しない; 騙すような

Meaning

deceptive; appearing to exist but not real; misleading

Example

The promise of easy money proved to be illusive and misleading.

簡単なお金の約束は幻想的であり、誤解を招くものでした。

C1 adjective /ˌʌnəkˈnɒlɪdʒd/

unacknowledged

認められない

Meaning

Not recognized, admitted, or accepted; ignored or unnoticed

Example

Her contributions to the project went unacknowledged.

彼女のプロジェクトへの貢献は認められなかった。

B2 noun /kɒt/

Cot

コット

Meaning

a small bed, especially a portable one or one for a baby

Example

The baby sleeps peacefully in her cot.

赤ちゃんは彼女のコットで安らかに眠っています。

B2 noun /dɪˈrɛktəri/

Polar Bear

ホッキョクグマ

Meaning

a large white bear that lives in the Arctic regions

Example

The polar bear swims in the icy Arctic waters.

ホッキョクグマは寒冷な北極の水域で泳いでいる。

C2 noun /ˌmjuːlˈtɪər/

muleteer

荷馬使い

Meaning

a person who drives or takes care of mules

Example

The muleteer guided the animals safely across the mountain path.

荷馬使いは動物を安全に山道を案内しました。

B2 noun /ˈpɜː.tʃəs.ɪŋ ˈpaʊ.ɚ/

purchasing power

購買力

Meaning

The amount of goods and services that can be purchased with a unit of currency.

Example

Due to inflation, people's purchasing power has decreased.

インフレのため、人々の購買力は低下しました。

C1 noun /dɪˈkriː/

Decree

法令

Meaning

an official order issued by a legal authority; a judicial decision or edict

Example

The king issued a decree that all citizens must pay additional taxes.

王はすべての市民に追加の税金を支払うように命じる法令を出しました。

C1 verb /ɔːɡˈmɛnt/

augment

増加させる

Meaning

To increase or strengthen something.

Example

The company plans to augment its workforce.

会社は労働力を増加させる計画を立てています。

C2 noun /ˌpaɪroʊˈmeɪniæk/

pyromaniac

放火魔

Meaning

A person with an uncontrollable desire to set things on fire.

Example

The pyromaniac was arrested for setting several buildings ablaze.

放火魔は数軒の建物に火をつけたことで逮捕された。

C1 adjective, noun /ˈmɑːrʃən/

martian

火星人

Meaning

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

Example

The movie showed a Martian visiting Earth.

映画は火星人が地球を訪れるシーンを見せた。

C2 noun /pɪˈnɒlədʒi/

penology

刑務学

Meaning

The study of prison management and criminal rehabilitation.

Example

He decided to specialize in penology to help improve the prison system.

彼は刑務学を専門にすることに決め、刑務所制度の改善に役立つことを目指しました。

C1 noun /faɪˈnælɪti/

finality

決定的な性質

Meaning

the quality of being final or irreversible; a sense of conclusiveness

Example

The judge's decision gave the case a sense of finality.

裁判官の決定はその事件に決定的な感覚を与えた。

C2 phrase /lɛt ðɛm ˈθɪə.ri/

let them theory

彼らに好きなことを考えさせる理論

Meaning

A philosophy of not trying to control others' actions or opinions and allowing them to be themselves.

Example

He follows the Let them theory and ignores negativity.

彼は「彼らに好きなことを考えさせる理論」を実践し、否定的な考えを無視します。

C2 adjective /ˈflɒrɪd/

florid

過度に装飾された / 赤みがかった

Meaning

Having a red or flushed complexion; or excessively ornate and intricate.

Example

The speaker’s florid style made the lecture hard to follow.

講演者の過度に装飾されたスタイルは、講義を理解するのを難しくした。

C2 noun /spʌndʒ ɡɔːrd/

Sponse gourd

スポンジカボチャ

Meaning

a fibrous gourd that becomes sponge-like when dried, used for cleaning and in cooking when young

Example

The sponge gourd can be eaten when young or dried to make natural scrubbers.

スポンジカボチャは若い時に食べることができるか、乾燥させて自然のスポンジを作ることができます。