C2 noun /ɪˈluːmɪnənt/

illuminant

光源

Meaning

A substance or device that produces light.

Example

The lamp acted as an illuminant in the dark cave.

ランプは暗い洞窟で光源として機能しました。

C1 noun /ˌɪrɪˌspɒnsəˈbɪləti/

irresponsibility

無責任

Meaning

lack of responsibility or accountability; failure to act in a reliable or sensible way

Example

The accident was caused by his irresponsibility at work.

その事故は彼の職場での無責任さが原因でした。

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。

B1 noun /ˈtreɪlər/

trailer

予告編 / トレーラー

Meaning

a preview of a movie or a vehicle used for transporting goods

Example

The movie trailer was released last week.

映画の予告編は先週公開されました。

C2 noun /kəˈnɑːrd/

canard

Meaning

a false or unfounded story or rumor

Example

The article turned out to be nothing more than a canard.

B2 noun /ˈɪnˌsaɪt/

insight

洞察力

Meaning

The ability to understand the true nature of something; deep understanding.

Example

Her insight into human behavior made her a successful psychologist.

彼女の人間行動に対する洞察力は、彼女を成功した心理学者にした。

C1 noun/verb /ˈɪnsɛns/

incense

お香 / 激怒させる

Meaning

a substance burned for its sweet smell (noun); to make very angry (verb)

Example

The smell of incense filled the temple, but his rude words incensed her.

お香の香りが寺院を満たしましたが、彼の失礼な言葉は彼女を激怒させました。

C1 noun dɪˌlɪb.əˈreɪ.ʃən

deliberation

熟考

Meaning

Long and careful consideration or discussion.

Example

The agreement was finalized after much deliberation.

その合意は多くの熟考の末に最終決定されました。

C1 noun /ˈoʊ.mən/

Omen

未来の良いまたは悪い運命の兆し

Meaning

an event regarded as a sign of future good or bad luck

Example

Many people consider a black cat crossing your path a bad omen.

多くの人々は、黒猫が道を横切ることを悪いオーメンだと考えています。

A2 verb /kənˈteɪn/

contain

含む

Meaning

to have or include within; to restrain or control

Example

This box contains important documents.

この箱には重要な書類が含まれています。

B1 adjective /ˈtʃɑːr.mɪŋ/

charming

魅力的

Meaning

Very pleasing or delightful in a way that attracts people.

Example

The village is full of charming little houses.

その村は魅力的な小さな家で満ちています。

B1 noun /ʃrɪmp/

Shrimp

エビ

Meaning

a small marine crustacean with a slender body and long legs

Example

We ordered grilled shrimp with garlic butter for dinner.

私たちは夕食にガーリックバターで焼いたエビを注文しました。

B1 verb /ˈwɒndər/

Wander

ぶらつく

Meaning

to walk aimlessly without a fixed destination

Example

She likes to wander through the old city streets.

彼女は古い街の通りをぶらつくのが好きだ。

C1 noun /brɔːl/

brawl

乱闘

Meaning

a noisy fight in a public place

Example

A brawl broke out outside the bar late at night.

夜遅くにバーの外で乱闘が起こった。

C1 noun /ˈʃæsi/

chassis

車両のシャーシ

Meaning

the base frame of a vehicle or other wheeled machine

Example

The mechanic examined the car's chassis for damage.

整備士は車のシャーシに損傷がないか確認しました。

C1 verb /diːm/

deem

みなす, 判断する

Meaning

to regard or consider in a specified way

Example

The project was deemed a success by the board.

そのプロジェクトは理事会によって成功だと見なされました。

C1 adjective /ʌnˈtɛnəbl/

untenable

維持できない

Meaning

not able to be maintained or defended against attack or objection

Example

The politician resigned when his position became untenable.

政治家は彼の立場が維持できなくなったときに辞職しました。

B2 noun /iːz/

Ease

容易さ; 快適さ

Meaning

absence of difficulty or effort; comfort and relaxation

Example

After years of practice, she played the piano with great ease.

何年もの練習の後、彼女はピアノを大きな容易さで弾いた。

A1 conjunction /ðæn/

than

より

Meaning

used to introduce the second element in a comparison

Example

She is taller than her brother.

彼女は彼女の兄よりも背が高い。

B2 noun ˈhɑːrvɪstɪŋ

harvesting

収穫

Meaning

The process of gathering a ripe crop from the fields or collecting natural resources.

Example

Unregulated harvesting affects the biodiversity of oceans.

規制されていない収穫は海洋の生物多様性に影響を与えます。

C1 adjective /ˈkɔːrdiəl/

Cordial

親切な; 誠実な; 心からの

Meaning

warmly friendly; sincere; heartfelt

Example

She gave us a cordial welcome at the front door.

彼女は玄関で私たちに親切な歓迎をしてくれました。

B2 noun /ˈɪnfənt/

infant

乳児

Meaning

A very young child or baby.

Example

The infant was sleeping peacefully in the cradle.

乳児はゆりかごで静かに眠っていました。

C2 noun /taɪð/

tithe

十分の一

Meaning

A tenth part of one’s income or produce, often given as a religious offering.

Example

He gave a tithe of his earnings to the church.

彼は収入の十分の一を教会に寄付しました。

B2 adjective /ˌɪntərˈmiːdiət/

intermediate

中級

Meaning

Coming between two things in time, place, or order; in the middle level or stage.

Example

She is taking an intermediate-level French course.

彼女は中級のフランス語コースを受講しています。

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。

B1 noun /kɒp/

cop

警官

Meaning

a police officer (informal)

Example

The cop stopped the car for speeding.

警官はスピード違反で車を止めました。

C1 noun /ˈɒf.sprɪŋ/

offspring

子孫

Meaning

a person's child or children; an animal's young

Example

The bird carefully fed its offspring.

その鳥は注意深く自分の子孫に餌を与えました。

B1 noun ədˈvɛnʧər ˈsiːkərz

Adventure Seekers

冒険者

Meaning

People who actively look for exciting and potentially risky activities or experiences.

Example

Sajek Valley is a popular destination for adventure seekers.

サジェク渓谷は冒険者にとって人気のある目的地です。

B1 adverb /ˌɔːl.təˈɡeð.ər/

Altogether

合計; 完全に; 全て

Meaning

completely; in total; considering everything

Example

The project cost altogether five thousand dollars.

そのプロジェクトの費用は合計五千ドルでした。

A2 adjective /ˈeksələnt/

Excellent

優れた; 卓越した; 完璧な;

Meaning

extremely good; outstanding; superior

Example

She received excellent grades in all her subjects.

彼女はすべての科目で優れた成績を収めました。

C2 adjective /juːˈfoʊniəs/

euphonious

耳に心地よい音

Meaning

Pleasing to the ear; having a sweet sound.

Example

The poet's euphonious language made the verse a delight to read.

詩人のユーフォニアスな言葉は詩を読む喜びに変えました。

B2 noun /ˈvæljuː ˌprɒpəˈzɪʃən/

value proposition

製品やサービスが顧客に提供するユニークな利益や価値を説明する声明

Meaning

A statement that explains the unique benefits or value that a product or service offers to customers.

Example

A clear value proposition attracts more customers.

明確なバリュープロポジションは、より多くの顧客を引きつけます。

B2 adjective ˈɪn.tɪ.ɡreɪ.tɪd

integrated

統合された

Meaning

Combining or coordinating separate elements so as to provide a harmonious, interrelated whole.

Example

Integrated systems optimize efficiency.

統合されたシステムは効率を最適化します。

A1 noun /ˈsɪstər/

sister

姉 / 妹

Meaning

a female sibling; a girl or woman in relation to other children of her parents

Example

My sister is coming to visit us next week.

私の姉は来週私たちに会いに来ます。

C2 adjective /ˈmʌsti/

musty

湿っぽい、カビ臭いまたは湿気のある匂い

Meaning

having a stale, moldy, or damp smell

Example

The old books had a musty odor.

古い本にはカビ臭い匂いがあった。

B1 noun /ˈspɛndɪŋ/

spending

Meaning

the act of paying money for goods or services

Example

Her spending on clothes was higher than expected.

B2 noun /ɪˈmɜːrdʒəns/

emergence

出現

Meaning

the process of coming into view, existence, or prominence

Example

The emergence of new technologies has transformed communication.

新しい技術の出現は、コミュニケーションを変革しました。

B1 noun /ˈpɪ.ti/

Pity

憐れみ; 同情;

Meaning

a feeling of sadness or sympathy for someone's misfortune; something that causes regret or disappointment

Example

I felt pity for the homeless man in the rain.

私は雨の中でホームレスの男性に対して憐れみを感じました。

B2 noun /ˈbjʊəroʊ/

bureau

事務所/機関

Meaning

An office or agency that provides services or manages specific duties.

Example

The travel bureau helped them plan their vacation.

旅行局は彼らが休暇の計画を立てるのを手伝った。

B2 noun /ɪnˈkwaɪəri/ or /ˈɪnkwəri/

inquiry

調査 / 問い合わせ

Meaning

An act of asking for information; an investigation into something.

Example

The committee launched an inquiry into the financial irregularities.

委員会は財務の不正行為に関する調査を開始しました。

B2 noun məˈmɔːriəl

memorial

記念碑

Meaning

A structure or building made to remind people of a person or event.

Example

Thousands gather at the National Memorial.

何千人もの人々が国立記念碑に集まります。

A1 noun /ˈpɛərənt/

parent

親

Meaning

a mother or father of a person or animal

Example

Both of his parents are teachers.

彼の両親は教師です。

C1 verb /ˈɒp.tɪ.maɪz/

optimize

最適化する

Meaning

To make the best or most effective use of a situation, opportunity, or resource.

Example

The company is working to optimize its supply chain.

会社はサプライチェーンの最適化に取り組んでいます。

B2 verb /əˈblaɪdʒ/

oblige

義務付ける

Meaning

to compel or require someone to do something; to help or do a favor

Example

I would be happy to oblige you with the information you need.

必要な情報を提供してお手伝いできれば嬉しいです。

C2 adverb /ɪnˈdjuːbɪtəbli/

indubitably

疑いなく

Meaning

Without a doubt; certainly.

Example

She is indubitably the best candidate for the job.

彼女は疑いなくその仕事の最良の候補者です。

A1 noun /ʃɒp/

shop

店

Meaning

a place where goods are sold to customers

Example

I need to go to the shop to buy some groceries.

私は食料品を買うためにショップに行かなければならない。

C1 noun ˈmaɪ.krəʊˌnjuː.tri.ənt

micronutrient

微量栄養素

Meaning

Essential nutrients required by the body in small amounts, including vitamins and minerals.

Example

Iron and zinc are essential micronutrients for growth.

鉄分と亜鉛は成長に必要な微量栄養素です。

B1 noun /rɪˈvɪʒ.ən/

Revision

リビジョン; 修正版

Meaning

the action of revising; a revised edition or form of something; review of subject matter

Example

The students spent hours doing revision for their final exams.

学生たちは最終試験のために数時間リビジョンを行った。

C1 noun /baɪl/

Bile

胆汁

Meaning

a bitter greenish-brown alkaline fluid that aids digestion and is secreted by the liver and stored in the gallbladder

Example

The liver produces bile to help digest fats.

肝臓は脂肪の消化を助けるために胆汁を生成します。

C1 verb /broʊtʃ/

broach

取り上げる

Meaning

to bring up a subject for discussion

Example

She decided to broach the topic of salary with her manager.

彼女はマネージャーと給料の話題を取り上げることに決めました。

C1 verb /ɪˈnjuːməˌreɪt/

enumerate

列挙する

Meaning

to mention things one by one; to list or count

Example

She enumerated the reasons for her decision.

彼女は決定の理由を列挙した。

C1 verb /ˈɡlɪsən/

glisten

輝く

Meaning

To shine with a sparkling light, often when wet or polished.

Example

The grass glistened with morning dew.

朝露で草は輝いていた。

B2 noun /ˈreɪ.zən/

Raisin

レーズン

Meaning

dried grape

Example

She added raisins to the oatmeal cookies for extra sweetness.

彼女はオートミールクッキーに甘さを加えるためにレーズンを加えました。

C2 noun /fækˈtoʊtəm/

factotum

オールラウンダー

Meaning

an employee who does many different types of work; a general servant

Example

He worked as a factotum, handling both clerical and maintenance duties.

彼はファクトトムとして働き、事務的な仕事とメンテナンス作業の両方を担当していました。

C1 adjective /ʌnˈmænɪdʒəbəl/

Unmanageable

管理できない; 手に負えない

Meaning

difficult or impossible to control or handle

Example

The large class became unmanageable without proper supervision.

適切な監視がなければ、大きなクラスは管理できなくなった。

C1 adverb /ɪnˈdɛfɪnətli/

indefinitely

無期限で

Meaning

for an unlimited or unspecified period of time

Example

The project has been postponed indefinitely.

プロジェクトは無期限で延期されました。

C1 adjective /ˈɡæst.li/

ghastly

恐ろしい

Meaning

Causing great horror or fear; very unpleasant.

Example

The crime scene was a ghastly sight.

犯罪現場は恐ろしい光景だった。

B2 verb /dɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃ/

distinguish

区別する

Meaning

to recognize or show the differences between two or more things; to set apart as different

Example

It can be difficult to distinguish between truth and rumor.

真実と噂を区別するのは難しいかもしれません。

C1 noun /ˈpædʒənt/

pageant

美人コンテスト

Meaning

A public entertainment consisting of a procession of people in elaborate costumes, or a beauty contest.

Example

She won first place in the beauty pageant.

彼女は美人コンテストで一位を獲得しました

C2 noun /praɪˈveɪʃən/

privation

欠乏, 貧困

Meaning

A state in which things essential for human well-being such as food and warmth are lacking.

Example

The refugees suffered great privation during the harsh winter.

難民たちは厳しい冬の間に大きな欠乏に苦しみました。

B1 noun, verb /ˈseɪ.lɪŋ/

sailing

帆走

Meaning

The act of traveling in a boat or ship using sails; the sport or activity of navigating a boat with sails.

Example

We went sailing on the lake during the summer.

私たちは夏に湖で帆走をしました。

C1 noun /ˈpɛnɪtəns/

penitence

懺悔

Meaning

The action or feeling of showing sorrow and regret for having done wrong.

Example

His eyes were full of penitence after realizing his mistake.

自分の間違いに気づいた後、彼の目は懺悔に満ちていた。

C2 noun /ˈpɒlɪɡæmɪst/

polygamist

重婚者

Meaning

a person who has more than one spouse at the same time

Example

The polygamist had three wives living in different houses.

ポリガミストは三人の妻が別々の家に住んでいる。

C2 noun /ˌbæstərdaɪˈzeɪʃən/

bastardization

歪曲 / 堕落

Meaning

the act of corrupting, degrading, or misrepresenting something

Example

Critics called the remake a bastardization of the original film.

批評家たちはリメイクをオリジナル映画の歪曲だと言った。

C2 noun /ˈheɪ.deɪ/

Hey day

絶頂期; 黄金時代; ピーク時

Meaning

the period of a person's or thing's greatest success, popularity, or vigor; prime time

Example

During her heyday as a singer, she performed in sold-out concerts around the world.

歌手としての絶頂期に、彼女は世界中で完売したコンサートに出演していました。

C2 noun, verb /ˈkaʊntərˌtʃɑːrdʒ/

countercharge

反訴

Meaning

an opposing charge or accusation; to make an opposing attack

Example

The lawyer filed a countercharge against the accuser.

弁護士は告発者に対して反訴を提起しました。

C1 verb /ˈɡɑːbəl/

gobble

ガツガツ食べる

Meaning

to eat something quickly and greedily

Example

The children gobbled their food in minutes.

子供たちは数分で食べ物をガツガツ食べました。

A1 noun /noʊz/

nose

鼻

Meaning

the part of the face that contains the nostrils and is used for breathing and smelling

Example

He has a sharp nose and can smell things from far away.

彼は鋭い鼻を持っており、遠くから物の匂いを嗅ぐことができる。

C2 noun /ˈkɜːrtʃɪf/

kerchief

バンダナ

Meaning

a piece of cloth worn around the head or neck

Example

She wore a red kerchief on her head.

彼女は頭に赤いバンダナを巻いていました。

B2 adjective /ˈwʊd biː/

Would-be

見込みのある; 可能性のある;

Meaning

prospective; intending to be; aspiring

Example

The would-be actor practiced his lines every day.

その見込みのある俳優は毎日セリフを練習していた。

C1 verb /kənˈdəʊn/

condone

容認する

Meaning

To accept or allow behavior that is morally wrong or offensive.

Example

The manager refused to condone harassment in the workplace.

マネージャーは職場での嫌がらせを容認することを拒否しました。

C1 verb /ˌɪntərˈsɛpt/

intercept

Meaning

to stop, catch, or seize something on its way from one place to another

Example

The police intercepted the stolen car before it crossed the border.

B2 noun /kriːk/

creek

小川

Meaning

a small stream or narrow river

Example

We went fishing by the creek near our house.

私たちは家の近くの小川で釣りをしました。

B2 adverb /drəˈmætɪkli/

dramatically

劇的に

Meaning

in a sudden, striking, or exaggerated way

Example

Sales increased dramatically after the campaign.

キャンペーン後、売上は劇的に増加しました。

C1 noun ˈdɪl.ɪ.dʒəns

diligence

勤勉

Meaning

Careful and persistent work or effort.

Example

Success requires patience and diligence.

成功には忍耐と勤勉が必要です。

B2 noun /brɑːnz/

bronze

銅

Meaning

a metal made by combining copper and tin, often used for statues and medals

Example

The statue was made of solid bronze.

その像は固い銅でできていました。

C1 noun /ˈhɜːrniə/

hernia

ヘルニア

Meaning

A medical condition where an organ pushes through the muscle or tissue holding it in place.

Example

The doctor diagnosed him with an inguinal hernia.

医者は彼に鼠径ヘルニアと診断しました。

C2 adjective /ˈʌndjʊləs/

undulous

波打つ

Meaning

Having a wavy surface or form.

Example

The artist painted the undulous sea at sunset.

アーティストは夕日に照らされた波打つ海を描きました。

C2 adjective, adverb /ˌmæləprəˈpoʊ/

malapropos

不適切

Meaning

inappropriate or unsuitable; at an inconvenient or inappropriate time

Example

His comment was malapropos during the serious discussion.

真剣な議論中に彼のコメントは不適切だった。

B2 noun /ˈsɪblɪŋ/

sibling

兄弟姉妹

Meaning

A brother or sister.

Example

She has three siblings, two brothers and one sister.

彼女は三人の兄弟姉妹がいます。二人の兄と一人の妹。

B1 noun /ɛr pəˈluːʃən/

air pollution

大気汚染

Meaning

The presence of harmful or poisonous substances in the air, typically caused by industrial processes, vehicle emissions, or other human activities.

Example

Air pollution from factories led to the first environmental movement.

工場からの大気汚染が最初の環境運動を引き起こしました。

C2 adjective /ˈfraʊzi/

frowsy

だらしない

Meaning

Scruffy and neglected in appearance; musty or stale in smell.

Example

He wore a frowsy old jacket that smelled of damp.

彼はだらしない古いジャケットを着ていて、それは湿気の匂いがしました。

B2 adjective /flɔːd/

flawed

欠陥のある

Meaning

having a mistake or fault that reduces its value or quality

Example

The flawed design of the car led to a recall.

車の欠陥のあるデザインがリコールを引き起こした。

B2 adjective /ˈfeɪtl/

fatal

致命的

Meaning

causing death; leading to disaster

Example

The accident proved fatal for the driver.

その事故は運転手にとって致命的だった。

B2 noun /ˈkruː.əl.ti/

Cruelty

残酷; 非人道的な扱い; 苦痛を引き起こす行動

Meaning

behavior that causes pain or suffering to others; the quality of being cruel

Example

The documentary exposed the cruelty of factory farming to animals.

ドキュメンタリーは、工場式農業が動物に対して行う残酷さを暴露した。

A2 noun fɔːrs

force

力

Meaning

A physical power or energy that can cause movement, change, or influence.

Example

Strong nuclear force binds particles.

強い核力が粒子を結びつける。

C2 noun /ˈbɑːrtərər/

barterer

物々交換者

Meaning

A person who trades goods or services without using money.

Example

The barterer exchanged fruits for some pottery.

物々交換者は果物を陶器と交換しました。

C2 noun /ˈmeɪvən/

maven

専門家

Meaning

an expert or connoisseur in a particular field

Example

He is a tech maven who always knows the latest trends.

彼は最新のトレンドをいつも知っているテック専門家です。

A2 adjective ˈkʌmftəbəl

comfortable

快適

Meaning

Giving a feeling of physical ease and relaxation; free from hardship or unpleasant conditions.

Example

Urban planning aims to make cities more comfortable.

都市計画は都市をより快適にすることを目的としています。

C2 noun /ˌdɪskənˈtɪnjʊəns/

discontinuance

中止

Meaning

the act of stopping something, especially permanently

Example

The discontinuance of the service disappointed many customers.

サービスの中止は多くの顧客を失望させました。

C2 noun /ˈpætrɪsaɪd/

patricide

父殺し

Meaning

The act of killing one's own father.

Example

The ancient myth describes a son committing patricide to take the throne.

古代の神話は、王位を取るために父殺しをした息子を描いています。

C1 noun /ˈkɒnstənsi/

constancy

不変/忠実

Meaning

the quality of being faithful and dependable

Example

Her constancy in friendship is admirable.

彼女の友情での忠実さは賞賛に値します。

B1 noun /məˈtɪəriəl/

Material

素材; 布; 物質

Meaning

The matter from which a thing is or can be made; fabric or cloth

Example

The building was constructed using the finest materials available.

その建物は、最良のマテリアルを使用して建てられました。

B1 noun /ˌprɛpəˈreɪʃən/

preparation

準備

Meaning

The act of getting ready or making arrangements for something.

Example

The team made careful preparation for the presentation.

チームはプレゼンテーションのために慎重に準備をしました。

B2 noun /kreɪn/

Crane

クレーン

Meaning

a large tall bird with long legs and neck; a machine for lifting heavy objects

Example

The graceful crane stood motionless by the water's edge.

優雅なクレーンは水辺に静止して立っていた。

B1 noun /ɪˈfɛk.tɪv kəˌmjuː.nɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/

effective communication

効果的なコミュニケーション

Meaning

Clear and meaningful exchange of information that achieves its intended purpose.

Example

Effective communication is key to strong relationships.

効果的なコミュニケーションは強い関係を築く鍵です。

B1 adjective /trɪˈmendəs/

Tremendous

巨大な; 驚くべき; 異常な

Meaning

extremely large, great, or intense; extraordinary

Example

She made tremendous progress in her studies.

彼女は勉強で巨大な進歩を遂げました。

C1 noun /ˈroʊdənt/

rodent

齧歯類

Meaning

a small mammal such as a mouse, rat, or squirrel, characterized by constantly growing incisors

Example

The farmer set traps to catch the rodents in his barn.

農場主は納屋の中でロデントを捕まえるために罠を設置しました。

C1 noun /əˈsɪdɪti/

acidity

酸性度

Meaning

the quality or degree of being acidic; the amount of acid present in a substance

Example

The acidity of the soil affects how well crops grow.

土壌の酸性度は作物の成長に影響する。

A2 noun /pɪn/

pin

ピン

Meaning

a small thin piece of metal used to fasten or hold things together

Example

She used a pin to attach the note to the board.

彼女はボードにメモを留めるためにピンを使った。

C2 verb /ˈpælieɪt/

palliate

和らげる

Meaning

to make a disease, symptoms, or problem less severe without removing the cause

Example

The doctor prescribed medicine to palliate the patient's pain.

医者は患者の痛みを和らげるために薬を処方しました。

C1 adjective /ˌnɒn ɪɡˈzɪstənt/

non-existent

存在しない

Meaning

not real or not present; lacking existence

Example

The supposed evidence turned out to be non-existent.

仮定された証拠は存在しないことが判明しました。

B2 verb /stɑːv/

starve

飢え死に

Meaning

to suffer or die from lack of food

Example

He was left to starve in the desert.

彼は砂漠で飢え死にするために放置された。

C2 noun /daɪn/

dyne

力の単位（センチメートル・グラム・秒の単位系）

Meaning

A unit of force in the centimeter-gram-second (cgs) system equal to 10⁻⁵ newtons.

Example

The physicist measured the force in dynes.

物理学者はダインで力を測定しました。

C2 verb /dɪsˈteɪn/

distain

軽蔑する

Meaning

to treat with scorn or contempt (archaic form of disdain)

Example

He would never distain those who had less fortune than him.

彼は決して自分より運の悪い者を軽蔑しなかった。

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。

C2 verb /pɔːrˈtɛnd/

portend

前兆

Meaning

To be a sign or warning that something, especially something bad, is going to happen.

Example

Dark clouds portend a storm.

暗い雲は嵐を予兆します。

B1 noun /ˈmelədi/

Melody

メロディ; 音楽の旋律

Meaning

A sequence of single notes that is musically satisfying; a tune

Example

She hummed a beautiful melody while cooking dinner.

彼女は夕食を作りながら、美しいメロディを口ずさんでいました。

B1 noun /slaɪs/

Slice

スライス; 薄切り

Meaning

a thin, flat piece cut from something larger

Example

Would you like a slice of pizza?

ピザのスライスを一つ食べますか?

C2 noun /ˈrɪɡməˌroʊl/

rigmarole

面倒なこと

Meaning

a long, complicated, and confusing process or story

Example

Getting a visa was such a rigmarole of paperwork and interviews.

ビザを取得するのは、書類とインタビューの面倒なことだった。

C1 verb /ɪnˈdaɪt/

indict

起訴する

Meaning

to formally accuse someone of committing a serious crime

Example

The grand jury decided to indict the politician for corruption.

大陪審団は腐敗のために政治家を起訴することを決定した。

B2 noun /ˈswiː.pər/

Sweeper

掃除人

Meaning

a person whose job is to clean floors and streets by sweeping

Example

The sweeper cleaned the school corridor every morning.

掃除人は毎朝学校の廊下を掃除しました。

C1 verb /riˈɪtəreɪt/

reiterate

繰り返す

Meaning

To say something again or repeatedly for emphasis or clarity.

Example

The teacher reiterated the importance of honesty.

教師は正直さの重要性を繰り返し述べました。

C2 noun /ˈproʊtoʊˌmɑːrtɚ/

protomartyr

最初の殉教者

Meaning

The first martyr in a cause or religion, often referring to the first Christian martyr.

Example

St. Stephen is known as the protomartyr of Christianity.

聖ステファノはキリスト教のプロトマーティアとして知られています。

B2 noun /ˈfreɪ.ɡrəns/

Fragrance

香り; 香水

Meaning

a pleasant, sweet smell; a perfume or cologne

Example

The fragrance of jasmine flowers filled the entire garden in the evening.

ジャスミンの花の香りが夕方、庭全体に広がった。

C2 adjective /ˈkɑːrnəl/

carnal

肉体的

Meaning

Relating to physical, especially sexual, desires and appetites.

Example

The book explores the conflict between spiritual and carnal desires.

この本は精神的欲望と肉体的欲望の間の対立を探ります。

C2 adjective /ˈθrɛdˌbɛr/

threadbare

過度な使用で薄くて擦り切れた

Meaning

Worn out and thin from too much use; shabby.

Example

His threadbare coat could not keep him warm in winter.

彼の擦り切れたコートは冬に彼を温かく保つことができませんでした。

A2 verb /liːd/

lead

導く

Meaning

To guide or be in charge; to show the way.

Example

He led the team to victory.

彼はチームを勝利に導いた。

C2 noun /əˈsper.ɪ.ti/

asperity

Meaning

Harshness of tone, manner, or surface.

Example

She spoke with asperity when she was interrupted.

C1 noun/verb /ˈskɜːrmɪʃ/

skirmish

Meaning

a small or brief fight between groups of soldiers; to engage in such a fight

Example

The soldiers got into a skirmish near the border.

B1 noun ɡlæns

glance

一瞥

Meaning

A quick or brief look.

Example

He glanced at the river and felt calm.

彼は川をちらっと見て、落ち着いた気分になった。