B2 adjective /hɪˈspænɪk/

hispanic

ヒスパニック / スペイン語を話す

Meaning

relating to Spain or Spanish-speaking countries, especially Latin America.

Example

She studies Hispanic culture and language.

彼女はヒスパニック文化と言語を学んでいます。

C2 noun /dɪˈsweɪʒən/

dissuasion

説得しないこと

Meaning

The act of persuading someone not to take a course of action.

Example

Her dissuasion prevented him from making a bad investment.

彼女の説得しないことは、彼が悪い投資をしないようにしました。

C1 noun /ˌlɛ.seɪ ˈfɛər/

laissez-faire

不干渉主義

Meaning

An economic policy where government does not intervene in business affairs.

Example

Laissez-faire policies encourage private enterprise.

レセ・フェール政策は民間企業を奨励します。

A1 preposition/conjunction /ʌnˈtɪl/

until

まで

Meaning

up to the time of

Example

I will wait until you come back.

私はあなたが戻るまで待ちます。

B1 adjective /ˈæbsənt/

absent

欠席

Meaning

not present at a place or event

Example

She was absent from the meeting yesterday.

彼女は昨日会議を欠席していた。

C2 adjective /ˌstætʃuˈɛsk/

statuesque

彫像のような

Meaning

Having the grace, beauty, or dignity of a statue; tall and attractively proportioned.

Example

She had a statuesque figure that turned heads wherever she went.

彼女は彫像のような体型をしていて、どこに行っても人々の視線を引きつけていた。

A1 adverb /ˈɔːlsoʊ/

also

また

Meaning

in addition; too

Example

She sings beautifully and also plays the guitar.

彼女は美しく歌い、またギターを弾きます。

C2 verb /ˈsɛreɪt/

serrate

ギザギザの縁を作る

Meaning

To make a saw-toothed edge or notched margin.

Example

The craftsman serrated the knife blade for better cutting.

職人はより良い切断のためにナイフの刃をセレイトしました。

C2 adjective /ˈspaɪnəs/

spinous

棘のある

Meaning

Having spines or thorn-like projections

Example

The spinous cactus was difficult to handle without gloves.

その棘のあるサボテンは手袋なしでは取り扱いにくかった。

C2 adjective /lɪˈbɪdənəs/

libidinous

淫ら

Meaning

Showing excessive sexual drive; lustful.

Example

The play was criticized for its libidinous characters.

その劇は淫らなキャラクターで批判された。

C1 noun /ˈpleɪn.tɪf/

Plaintiff

原告

Meaning

a person who brings a case against another in a court of law; the person who initiates a lawsuit

Example

The plaintiff filed a lawsuit against the company.

原告は会社に対して訴訟を起こした。

B2 noun /dɪˈtɛkʃən/

detection

検出

Meaning

the action or process of identifying the presence of something

Example

The detection of fraud in the system was swift.

システム内での詐欺の検出は迅速でした。

C1 adverb /ˈleŋθ.waɪz/

Lengthwise

長さに沿って; 最長の寸法に沿って

Meaning

in the direction of the length; along the longest dimension

Example

Fold the paper lengthwise to make it easier to carry.

紙を長さに沿って折りたたんで、持ち運びやすくします。

B1 verb /kənˈfɜːrm/

confirm

確認する

Meaning

to establish the truth, accuracy, or validity of something

Example

The hotel will confirm your reservation by email.

ホテルはメールで予約を確認します。

C1 noun /naɪˈiːvteɪ/

naivete

Meaning

The quality of being naive; lack of experience, wisdom, or judgment.

Example

His naivete made him an easy target for manipulation.

C1 adjective /pɒˈstɪəriər/

posterior

後部

Meaning

Situated at or toward the back; later in time.

Example

The posterior part of the brain controls vision.

脳の後部は視覚を制御します。

C2 verb /ˌnɒnˈplʌst/

nonplussed

困惑

Meaning

Past tense of nonplus; surprised and unsure how to react.

Example

He stood nonplussed at the strange remark.

彼は奇妙なコメントに困惑して立ち尽くしていた。

C1 adjective /ɪˈspeʃəl/

especial

特別な

Meaning

Particularly remarkable or significant; distinguished from others

Example

This is an especial opportunity you should not miss.

これは見逃せない特別な機会です。

A2 noun /maʊθ/

Mouth

口

Meaning

the opening in the face used for eating, drinking, speaking, and breathing

Example

Please open your mouth wide for the dentist to examine.

歯医者が検査できるように、口を広く開けてください。

C1 verb/noun /skaʊl/

scowl

しかめっ面をする

Meaning

To frown in an angry or bad-tempered way.

Example

She scowled when she heard the unfair remark.

彼女は不公平なコメントを聞いてしかめっ面をした。

B2 noun /ˈhaɪdrədʒən/

hydrogen

水素

Meaning

a colorless, odorless, highly flammable gas that is the lightest and most abundant chemical element in the universe

Example

Hydrogen is used as a clean fuel in many energy systems.

水素は多くのエネルギーシステムでクリーンな燃料として使用されています。

C1 adjective /ˌhaɪdroʊɪˈlɛktrɪk/

hydroelectric

水力発電

Meaning

Relating to or denoting the generation of electricity using flowing water.

Example

The country invested heavily in hydroelectric power plants.

その国は水力発電所に多額の投資をしました。

B2 adjective /njuːˈmɛrɪkəl/

numerical

数値的

Meaning

relating to or expressed in numbers

Example

The report provides numerical data on population growth.

その報告書は人口増加に関する数値データを提供しています。

B1 adjective /əˈlaɪk/

Alike

似ている; 同じように

Meaning

similar in appearance or nature; in the same way

Example

The two sisters look very much alike.

二人の姉妹はとても似ている。

B1 verb /rɪˈspɒnd/

respond

Torch

懐中電灯／松明

Meaning

a portable electric lamp powered by batteries; a flaming stick used for light

Example

Use the torch to find your way in the dark.

暗闇の中で道を見つけるには、トーチを使いましょう。

C2 noun /ˌhaɪdroʊdaɪˈnæmɪks/

hydrodynamics

Meaning

The branch of science concerned with the motion of fluids, especially liquids, and the forces acting on solid bodies immersed in fluids.

Example

Hydrodynamics is essential in designing efficient ship hulls.

C2 noun /vɜːrˈtuː/

virtu

美術に対する愛

Meaning

a love of or taste for fine art, antiques, or curiosities

Example

The collector’s house was filled with objects of virtu.

コレクターの家は美術品で満ちていました。

C1 adjective /ˌsɛlf əbˈzɔːrbd/

self-absorbed

自己中心的

Meaning

Excessively preoccupied with oneself and one’s own thoughts, feelings, or interests.

Example

He was too self-absorbed to notice his friend's distress.

彼は友達の苦しみに気づかないほど自己中心的だった。

C1 adjective /tɜːrs/

terse

簡潔

Meaning

brief and to the point; sparing in the use of words

Example

His reply was terse and ended the conversation quickly.

彼の返答は簡潔で、すぐに会話を終わらせた。

C1 adjective /ˈdʒoʊ.vi.əl/

jovial

陽気な

Meaning

cheerful and friendly in manner

Example

He was in a jovial mood during the family gathering.

彼は家族の集まりで陽気な気分だった。

B2 noun /ˈkaʊnsələr/

councillor

議員

Meaning

an elected member of a local council who helps make decisions and represent the community

Example

The councillor spoke to residents about improving local roads.

市議会議員は地域の道路について話しました。

C1 adjective /ˈneɡ.lɪ.dʒə.bəl/

Negligible

無視できる

Meaning

so small or unimportant as to be not worth considering; insignificant

Example

The side effects of this medicine are negligible.

この薬の副作用は無視できるほどです。

C1 verb /ˈæk.lɪ.meɪt/

acclimate

順応する

Meaning

To adapt or become accustomed to a new environment or situation

Example

It takes time to acclimate to a new climate.

新しい気候に順応するには時間がかかります。

B2 verb ˈmɪnɪmaɪz

minimize

最小化する

Meaning

Reduce (something, especially something unwanted or unpleasant) to the smallest possible amount or degree.

Example

Efforts should be made to minimize plastic usage.

プラスチック使用を最小化するために努力が必要です。

C2 adjective /həˈrɛtɪkəl/

heretical

異端的な

Meaning

Relating to or characterized by departure from accepted beliefs or standards, especially in religion.

Example

The priest condemned the book as heretical.

神父はその本を異端的だとして非難した。

B1 adjective /rɪˈdɪk.jə.ləs/

Ridiculous

馬鹿げた; ばかばかしい; 不合理な

Meaning

extremely silly or unreasonable; deserving or causing laughter

Example

The idea of building a house without tools is ridiculous.

道具なしで家を建てるアイデアは馬鹿げている。

C1 noun ˈhaɪ.drə.dʒən ˈpaʊ.əd bʌsɪz

hydrogen-powered buses

水素バス

Meaning

Buses powered by hydrogen fuel cells that produce only water vapor as emission.

Example

Hydrogen-powered buses reduce air pollution.

水素バスは大気汚染を減らします。

B2 adjective /ʌnˈfeɪv(ə)rəbəl/

unfavorable

不利な

Meaning

not beneficial or advantageous; showing disapproval or opposition

Example

The proposal received an unfavorable response from the committee.

その提案は委員会から不利な反応を受けました。

C2 verb /ˈʌndjʊleɪt/

undulate

波打つ

Meaning

To move with a smooth, wave-like motion.

Example

The snake undulated across the sand.

ヘビは砂の上をうねうねと進んでいった。

C1 adjective /kəˈləʊ.kwi.əl/

colloquial

口語

Meaning

Used in ordinary conversation rather than formal speech or writing; informal language.

Example

His colloquial expressions made the speech relatable.

彼の口語表現はスピーチをより身近なものにしました。

C1 noun /flæt fɪʃ/

Flat fish

カレイ

Meaning

a type of fish with a flattened body that lives on the sea floor

Example

Flat fish like sole and flounder are excellent for grilling.

カレイやヒラメのようなフラットフィッシュはグリルに最適です。

C1 noun /mɪˈtrɒp.ə.lɪs/

Metropolis

大都市

Meaning

A very large city, especially the main city of a country or region

Example

New York is a bustling metropolis with millions of residents.

ニューヨークは数百万の住民が住む賑やかな大都市です。

C1 noun /ˈpʌntʃ laɪn/

punch line

パンチライン

Meaning

The final part of a joke or story that makes it funny.

Example

Everyone laughed loudly at the punch line of his joke.

みんな彼のジョークのパンチラインで大笑いした。

B1 noun /ˈfʌŋkʃən/

function

機能

Meaning

An activity or purpose natural to or intended for a person or thing.

Example

The main function of the heart is to pump blood.

心臓の主な機能は血液をポンプすることです。

A2 adjective /ˈfæstɪst/

fastest

最速の

Meaning

moving or capable of moving at the highest speed

Example

Usain Bolt is the fastest runner in the world.

ウサイン・ボルトは世界で最も速いランナーです。

B2 adjective, verb /ˈnoʊtɪd/

noted

著名

Meaning

well known or famous; written down or observed

Example

He is a noted author in the field of history.

彼は歴史分野で著名な作家です。

C1 adjective /ˌɪnədˈvaɪzəbl/

inadvisable

推奨されない

Meaning

Not recommended; likely to have undesirable consequences.

Example

It is inadvisable to drive in such heavy rain.

このような大雨の中で運転するのは推奨されません。

B1 noun /ˈæmətər/

amateur

アマチュア

Meaning

A person who engages in a pursuit, especially a sport or art, on an unpaid basis.

Example

The painting looked impressive, even though it was done by an amateur.

その絵画は印象的に見えましたが、アマチュアによって描かれました。

C1 noun /ˈvɔːrtɛks/

vortex

渦巻き

Meaning

A mass of whirling fluid or air, especially a whirlpool or whirlwind.

Example

The plane was caught in a dangerous vortex of air.

飛行機は危険な空気の渦巻きに巻き込まれました。

B2 noun ˌɡloʊ.bəl.aɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

globalization

グローバリゼーション

Meaning

The process by which businesses or other organizations develop international influence or start operating on an international scale.

Example

Globalization has connected economies across the world.

グローバリゼーションは世界中の経済を結びつけました。

B2 adjective /ˌɪnɪˈfɪʃənt/

Inefficient

非効率的

Meaning

not achieving maximum productivity; wasteful of time or resources

Example

The old computer system was inefficient and wasted a lot of time.

古いコンピュータシステムは非効率的で、多くの時間を無駄にしました。

C1 noun /ˈprɒspɛktər/

prospector

鉱物探鉱者

Meaning

a person who searches for mineral deposits, especially gold

Example

The prospector spent years in the mountains searching for gold.

プロスペクターは金を探し続けるために山中で何年も過ごしました。

C1 adjective /əˈtrəʊ.ʃəs/

Atrocious

ひどい; 極端に悪いまたは不快な

Meaning

horrifyingly wicked; extremely bad or unpleasant

Example

The conditions in the prison were atrocious.

刑務所の状態はひどかった。

C1 adjective /flæmˈbɔɪənt/

flamboyant

派手で色鮮やかな、または自信に満ちた

Meaning

showy, strikingly bold or colorful; confident and lively

Example

His flamboyant style drew everyone's attention at the party.

彼の派手なスタイルはパーティーで皆の注目を集めました。

A1 noun /ˈbrek.fəst/

Breakfast

朝食

Meaning

the first meal of the day, usually eaten in the morning

Example

I had cereal and toast for breakfast this morning.

今朝、私は朝食にシリアルとトーストを食べました。

C2 verb /kənˈdʒɔɪn/

conjoin

結合する

Meaning

to join together or unite; to combine

Example

The two rivers conjoin just before reaching the sea.

2つの川は海に到達する直前に合流します。

C1 noun /truːs/

truce

休戦

Meaning

An agreement between enemies or opponents to stop fighting for a certain time.

Example

The two countries agreed to a truce after weeks of intense fighting.

二国は数週間にわたる激しい戦闘の後、休戦に合意しました。

C2 noun /ˈklaɪ.mɪŋ læŋ læŋ/

Climbing lang lang

ランランのつる植物

Meaning

a climbing plant with fragrant flowers native to tropical regions

Example

The climbing lang lang vine produces beautiful fragrant flowers.

ランランのつる植物は美しい芳香の花を生産します。

B1 verb /ˈfraɪtən/

frighten

怖がらせる

Meaning

to cause fear or alarm in someone

Example

The loud noise frightened the child.

大きな音が子供を怖がらせた。

C1 adjective /ˈfiːzəbl/

feasible

実行可能

Meaning

possible to do easily or conveniently; practical and workable

Example

It is feasible to complete the project within two months.

このプロジェクトを2ヶ月以内に完了することは実行可能です。

C2 noun /vɛkˈseɪʃən/

vexation

苛立ち

Meaning

the state of being annoyed, frustrated, or worried

Example

She could not hide her vexation after the repeated delays.

彼女は繰り返しの遅れの後、彼女の苛立ちを隠すことができませんでした。

B2 noun ˈjuːnəti

unity

団結

Meaning

The state of being united or joined as a whole.

Example

Unity among people led to victory.

人々の団結が勝利をもたらした。

A1 verb /juːz/

use

使う

Meaning

to employ something for a purpose; to take advantage of

Example

I use my computer for work and entertainment.

私は仕事と娯楽のためにコンピュータを使います。

A2 noun /ækˈtɪv.ə.ti/

Activity

活動; 行動; タスク

Meaning

something that you do for interest or pleasure, or in order to achieve a particular aim

Example

Physical activity is important for good health.

健康のために身体的な活動が重要です。

C1 noun /ˈtriːkəl/

treacle

濃厚で甘いシロップ

Meaning

A thick, sweet syrup; excessively sentimental speech or writing.

Example

She poured treacle over the pancakes.

彼女はパンケーキにシロップをかけた。

B2 adjective /ʌnˈfɪt/

Unfit

不適格; 不適当;

Meaning

not in good physical condition; unsuitable or inappropriate

Example

He was declared unfit for military service due to his poor health.

彼は健康状態が悪いため、軍務には不適格と宣告されました。

B2 adjective /ˈrest.ləs/

Restless

落ち着きのない

Meaning

unable to rest or relax; constantly moving or fidgeting

Example

The child was restless during the long car journey.

長い車の旅で子供は落ち着きがなかった。

C2 adjective /ˌmʌl.tɪˈfeə.ri.əs/

Multifarious

多様な; 多方面の

Meaning

having many different aspects or forms; diverse and varied

Example

The company has multifarious business interests including technology, finance, and healthcare.

その会社には、テクノロジー、金融、ヘルスケアを含む多様なビジネス利益があります。

C1 noun /ɪnˈækjʊrəsi/

inaccuracy

不正確さ

Meaning

lack of accuracy or precision; an incorrect or wrong detail

Example

The report contained several factual inaccuracies.

その報告書にはいくつかの不正確さがあった。

B1 adjective /drʌŋk/

drunk

酔っ払った

Meaning

affected by alcohol to the point of losing control of one's faculties or behavior

Example

He was too drunk to walk straight.

彼は酔っ払って、まっすぐ歩けなかった。

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。

C1 noun /ˌɒk.sɪ.dʒɪˈneɪ.ʃən/

oxygenation

酸素供給または治療

Meaning

The process of supplying or treating with oxygen.

Example

Deep breathing exercises improve oxygenation of the body.

深呼吸の練習は身体の酸素供給を改善します。

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 verb /swɜːrv/

swerve

急に方向を変える

Meaning

to change direction suddenly, especially to avoid hitting something

Example

The car swerved to avoid the dog.

車は犬を避けるために急に方向を変えた。

B2 noun /rɪˈfreʃ.mənt/

Refreshment

軽食

Meaning

food and drink that is served as a light meal; something that refreshes

Example

We served light refreshments after the meeting.

会議の後、軽食を提供しました。

B2 noun dɪˈstrækʃən

distraction

気晴らし

Meaning

Something that prevents concentration or takes attention away from something else.

Example

Distraction during study time can hinder learning.

勉強中の気晴らしは学習を妨げることがあります。

C1 adjective /vɜːrˈboʊs/

verbose

冗長

Meaning

Using or expressed in more words than are needed; wordy.

Example

His verbose explanation confused the audience instead of clarifying the issue.

彼の冗長な説明は、問題を明確にするどころか、聴衆を混乱させました。

C2 adjective /tʃəˈruːbɪk/

cherubic

天使のような

Meaning

Innocent, sweet, and angelic, like a cherub.

Example

The baby had a cherubic smile that melted everyone’s heart.

その赤ちゃんは、みんなの心を溶かす天使のような笑顔をしていた。

B2 adjective /rɪˈsɔːrsfəl/

resourceful

Meaning

Having the ability to find quick and clever ways to overcome difficulties.

Example

She is very resourceful when it comes to solving unexpected problems.

B2 verb /prɪˈsiːdɪd/

preceded

先行した

Meaning

came before something in time, order, or position

Example

Dark clouds preceded the heavy rainfall.

暗い雲が大雨に先立って現れた。

B2 adjective /ˈnoʊ.ɪŋ/

Knowing

知識; 洞察力; 賢い;

Meaning

showing awareness or understanding; perceptive; shrewd

Example

She gave him a knowing smile when he mentioned the secret.

彼は秘密に言及したとき、彼女は知っているような笑顔を見せた。

B1 noun /ˈspɪn.ɪtʃ/

Spinach

ほうれん草

Meaning

a vegetable with large dark green leaves that are eaten cooked or uncooked

Example

Fresh spinach is very nutritious.

新鮮なほうれん草はとても栄養価が高いです。

A2 noun /ˈpɛni/

penny

ペニー

Meaning

a small coin of low value; a very small amount of money

Example

He found a penny on the sidewalk and smiled.

彼は歩道でペニーを見つけて微笑んだ。

C1 noun /kɔːrs flaʊər/

Course flour

粗挽き小麦粉

Meaning

coarsely ground flour with larger particles, typically used for baking bread

Example

She used course flour to make homemade bread with a rustic texture.

彼女は手作りのパンを作るために、素朴な質感を持つコースフラワーを使用しました。

C1 noun ˈɛksəʊˌplænɪt

exoplanet

太陽系外の星の周りを回る惑星

Meaning

A planet that orbits a star outside the solar system.

Example

Astronomers have discovered thousands of exoplanets in the last decade.

天文学者たちは、過去10年間で何千ものエクソプラネットを発見しました。

B2 adjective /mæɡˈnɪfɪsənt/

magnificent

素晴らしい

Meaning

extremely beautiful, impressive, or splendid

Example

The view from the mountain was truly magnificent.

山からの景色は本当に素晴らしかった。

C1 verb ɪˈræd.ɪ.keɪt

eradicate

根絶する

Meaning

To destroy completely; to put an end to something undesirable.

Example

Vaccination programs help eradicate infectious diseases.

ワクチンプログラムは感染症を根絶するのに役立ちます。

C1 noun /təˈlɛfəni/

telephony

電話技術

Meaning

the technology and systems for transmitting voice over distances by telephone

Example

Modern telephony has evolved to include internet-based calls.

現代のテレフォニーはインターネットベースの通話を含むように進化しました。

C2 verb /ˈɛdɪfaɪ/

edify

Meaning

To instruct or improve someone morally or intellectually.

Example

Good books can both entertain and edify the reader.

C1 noun /ˈpɪɡmənt/

pigment

顔料

Meaning

a natural or artificial substance used to give color to something

Example

The artist mixed different pigments to create the perfect shade of blue.

アーティストは完璧な青色の色合いを作り出すために異なる顔料を混ぜました。

B1 noun /θiːm/

theme

テーマ

Meaning

A subject or topic of discourse or artistic representation.

Example

The theme highlighted resilience and sustainability.

テーマはレジリエンスと持続可能性を強調しました。

B1 noun /ˈædvərˌtaɪzɪŋ/

advertising

Meaning

the activity of producing advertisements for products or services

Example

The company spends millions on advertising every year.

その会社は毎年広告に何百万も費やしています。

B1 noun /prɪnt/

Print

印刷; マーク; 足跡;

Meaning

words, letters, or pictures produced on paper using a machine; a mark made by pressing something onto a surface

Example

The book is available in both digital and print versions.

その本はデジタル版と印刷版の両方で利用可能です。

C1 verb /ɪnˈsaɪt/

incite

扇動する

Meaning

to provoke; to stir up

Example

His speech incited the crowd to violence.

彼のスピーチは群衆を暴力に駆り立てた。

C2 noun /ɪmˌpɜːrtərbəˈbɪləti/

imperturbability

不動心

Meaning

The quality of being calm and not easily disturbed or upset.

Example

Her imperturbability during the crisis impressed everyone.

危機の際に彼女の不動心は皆に印象を与えました。

C1 noun /ˈɪmɪdʒəri/

imagery

イメージ

Meaning

visually descriptive or figurative language, especially in a literary work

Example

The poet's use of imagery brought the scene to life.

詩人のイメージの使用は、シーンに命を吹き込みました。

B2 adjective /brɪsk/

Brisk

活発な; 速い; 元気な

Meaning

quick and energetic; lively; vigorous

Example

She took a brisk walk in the morning to feel energized.

彼女は朝、元気を感じるために活発に歩いた。

B2 noun ˈmɒn.ə.ki

monarchy

君主制

Meaning

A form of government with a monarch at the head, where supreme power is held by a single person such as a king or queen.

Example

The monarchy was abolished during the revolution.

革命の間に君主制は廃止されました。

B2 noun /ˈʃeɪndʒ ˈmænɪdʒmənt/

change management

チェンジマネジメント

Meaning

The discipline that guides how we prepare, equip and support individuals, teams and organizations in making organizational change.

Example

Change management ensures smooth transitions.

チェンジマネジメントはスムーズな移行を保証します。

C2 verb /ˈmɔːrtɪfaɪ/

mortify

恥をかかせる

Meaning

to cause someone to feel great embarrassment or shame

Example

She was mortified when she tripped on stage.

彼女はステージでつまずいたとき、とても恥ずかしかった。

A1 adjective /red/

Red

赤

Meaning

having the color of blood or fire; of the color red

Example

She wore a beautiful red dress to the party.

彼女はパーティーに美しい赤いドレスを着ていた。

B2 verb /ˈskroʊlɪŋ/

scrolling

スクロール

Meaning

Moving through content on a screen by sliding up or down.

Example

Scrolling through feeds wastes a lot of time.

フィードをスクロールすることで時間が無駄になる。

B1 adjective /ˌstreɪt ˈfɔːr.wərd/

Straight forward

率直で明確; 複雑ではない; 理解しやすい

Meaning

honest and open; not complicated; easy to understand

Example

His explanation was very straightforward and easy to follow.

彼の説明はとても率直で、簡単に理解できました。

C1 verb ˈsɪŋ.krə.naɪz

synchronize

同期させる

Meaning

To coordinate in time; to cause to occur or operate at the same time or rate.

Example

The dancers need to synchronize their movements.

ダンサーは彼らの動きを同期させる必要があります。

C1 adjective /ˌnɒnˈvɜː.bəl/

non-verbal

言葉やスピーチを使用せずに、ジェスチャー、ボディランゲージ、または顔の表情を通じて伝達される。

Meaning

Not involving or using words or speech; communicated through gestures, body language, or facial expressions.

Example

Non-verbal cues are just as important as words.

ノンバーバルキューは言葉と同じくらい重要です。

C2 noun /ˌdɪskwɪˈzɪʃən/

disquisition

論文

Meaning

A long or elaborate discussion or written essay on a particular subject.

Example

The professor gave a lengthy disquisition on ancient philosophy.

教授は古代哲学についての長い論文を発表しました。

B2 adjective ˈhæzədəs

hazardous

危険な

Meaning

Dangerous, risky, or potentially harmful

Example

Hazardous pollutants increase health risks.

危険な汚染物質は健康リスクを増加させます。

C2 noun /proʊˈdʒɛnɪtər/

progenitor

先祖

Meaning

a direct ancestor; a person or thing that originates something

Example

Researchers traced the custom back to a common progenitor.

研究者たちはその習慣が共通の先祖に遡ることを追跡しました。

B2 verb /ɪnˈtɜːrprət/

interpret

Meaning

to explain the meaning of something; to translate orally

Example

She had to interpret the speech for the foreign guests.

C1 adjective/adverb /ˌɒfˈhænd/

offhand

軽率

Meaning

Without previous thought or preparation; casual and sometimes dismissive.

Example

She gave an offhand reply to his serious question.

彼女は彼の真剣な質問に対して、軽率な返答をした。

B2 adjective /raɪp/

Ripe

熟した; 食べる準備ができた

Meaning

fully developed and ready to eat; mature; ready for action or use

Example

The bananas are ripe and ready to eat.

バナナは熟して食べる準備ができています。

B1 noun əˈdɒp.ʃən

adoption

採用

Meaning

The process of accepting, embracing, or taking up something new, such as a practice, technology, or idea.

Example

The adoption of electric vehicles is increasing worldwide.

世界中で電気自動車の採用が増えています。

C2 adjective /ˈbreɪsɪŋ/

bracing

爽快な

Meaning

Invigorating, refreshing, or providing strength and energy.

Example

The hikers enjoyed the bracing mountain air.

登山者たちは爽快な山の空気を楽しんだ。

B2 adjective /lʌɡˈʒʊəriəs/

luxurious

豪華な

Meaning

extremely comfortable, elegant, or enjoyable, often involving great expense

Example

They stayed in a luxurious hotel during their vacation.

彼らは休暇中に豪華なホテルに泊まりました。

C1 noun /ˌəʊvərɪksˌplɔɪˈteɪʃən/

overexploitation

過剰搾取

Meaning

The unsustainable use of natural resources at a rate that exceeds their ability to regenerate, leading to depletion and environmental degradation.

Example

Overexploitation of natural resources leads to environmental degradation.

自然資源の過剰搾取は環境の悪化を引き起こします。

C2 verb /ˈhɑːbəl/

hobble

よろけて歩く

Meaning

to walk awkwardly with difficulty, usually due to injury

Example

He hobbled across the room after twisting his ankle.

彼は足首をひねった後、部屋をよろよろと歩いた。

B2 adverb /ˈprez.ənt.li/

Presently

現在; すぐに; しばらくして

Meaning

at the present time; soon; in a little while

Example

The doctor will see you presently.

医者はすぐにあなたを診ます。

C2 verb /dɪˈmɜːr/

demur

異議を唱える

Meaning

to raise doubts, objections, or show reluctance

Example

She agreed to help without demur.

彼女は異議なく手伝うことに同意しました。

C1 verb /ˌdɪsəˈsɛmbəl/

disassemble

分解する

Meaning

To take apart something into its separate pieces.

Example

He had to disassemble the computer to repair it.

彼は修理のためにコンピュータを分解しなければならなかった。

C2 noun /ɪnˈɛrənsi/

inerrancy

無謬性

Meaning

the belief or quality of being free from error; absolute correctness

Example

Some religious groups strongly affirm the inerrancy of their sacred texts.

いくつかの宗教団体は、自分たちの聖典の誤りのなさを強く主張しています。