B2 verb /ˈɪmɪteɪt/

imitate

真似る

Meaning

to copy the behavior or manner of someone or something

Example

Children often imitate their parents' behavior.

子供たちはしばしば親の行動を真似します。

B1 noun /ˈtaɪ.təl/

Title

タイトル; 地位; 称号

Meaning

the name of a book, movie, or other work; a word used before someone's name to show rank or status

Example

The title of the book is very interesting.

その本のタイトルはとても興味深いです。

C2 adjective /ˈsmɑːrmi/

smarmy

お世辞 / 偽の礼儀

Meaning

Excessively flattering or ingratiating, often insincerely.

Example

The salesman gave a smarmy pitch that felt fake.

販売員は偽りのように感じるお世辞のような売り込みをしました。

C2 noun /ˈreɪdɪks/

radix

基数

Meaning

the base or root of something; the number on which a system of numeration is built

Example

In mathematics, the decimal system has a radix of ten.

数学では、十進法の基数は十です。

C2 adjective /əˈkwɪzətɪv/

acquisitive

Meaning

excessively interested in acquiring money or material things

Example

The acquisitive businessman bought every piece of land he could find.

B1 adjective /ˈmiː.nɪŋ.fəl/

Meaningful

意味のある; 目的を持った;

Meaning

having significance; purposeful; important

Example

She found meaningful work helping others.

彼女は他の人を助けることで意味のある仕事を見つけました。

C2 verb /məˈtrɪkjʊˌleɪt/

matriculate

Meaning

To enroll as a student in a college or university.

Example

She matriculated at Oxford University last year.

C1 verb /trʌdʒ/

trudge

足を引きずって歩く

Meaning

To walk slowly and with heavy steps, typically because of exhaustion or harsh conditions.

Example

They had to trudge through the snow to reach the village.

彼らは村に到達するために雪の中を足を引きずって歩かなければならなかった。

C2 noun /ˌθɜː.məʊˈdʒen.ɪ.sɪs/

thermogenesis

熱の生成過程

Meaning

The process of heat production in living organisms, often associated with burning calories and energy expenditure.

Example

Spicy foods can enhance thermogenesis and calorie burning.

スパイシーな食品はサーモジェネシスとカロリー燃焼を促進できます。

A1 adverb /weər/

Where

どこ

Meaning

In or to what place or position; used to inquire about location

Example

Where did you put my keys?

私の鍵をどこに置きましたか？

C1 adjective /ˌmaɪ.krəˈskɑː.pɪk/

microscopic

顕微鏡的

Meaning

Extremely small and only visible with a microscope.

Example

The sample contained microscopic particles.

サンプルには顕微鏡的な粒子が含まれていました。

C1 noun /taɪˈpɒɡrəfi/

typography

タイポグラフィ

Meaning

the art and technique of arranging type to make written language legible and visually appealing

Example

Good typography improves the readability of a website.

良いタイポグラフィはウェブサイトの読みやすさを改善します。

C1 noun /ˈkɒz.moʊs/

Cosmos

コスモスの花

Meaning

a colorful annual flower with daisy-like blooms and feathery foliage

Example

The cosmos flowers swayed gently in the summer breeze across the meadow.

コスモスの花は夏の風にそよいで、草地を横切っていました。

B2 adjective /ˈɔɪl.i/

Oily

油っぽい; 油で覆われた; 脂っこい

Meaning

covered with oil; containing oil; greasy

Example

Her oily skin needs special care.

彼女の油っぽい肌は特別なケアが必要です。

B2 adjective /dɪˈfektɪv/

Defective

欠陥のある; 不完全な

Meaning

having faults or defects; imperfect

Example

The defective product was returned to the store.

欠陥のある製品は店に返品されました。

C1 noun /oʊˈeɪ.sɪs/

Oasis

オアシス

Meaning

a fertile spot in a desert where water is found; a pleasant refuge

Example

The travelers found an oasis after days in the desert.

旅行者たちは砂漠で数日後にオアシスを見つけました。

C2 noun /ˈpɛnjʊri/

penury

極貧

Meaning

extreme poverty or destitution

Example

He grew up in penury but became successful later in life.

彼は貧困の中で育ちましたが、その後、人生で成功しました。

C2 verb /ˈɡɑːrbəl/

garble

混乱させる

Meaning

To reproduce a message in a confused, distorted, or unclear way.

Example

The poor phone connection garbled his words.

電話の接続不良で彼の言葉が聞き取れなかった。

B1 adjective /kəˈlɛktɪd/

collected

冷静

Meaning

calm and in control of oneself

Example

She remained calm and collected during the crisis.

危機の間、彼女は冷静でコレクテッドでした。

B2 noun /kəmˈplɛksɪti/

complexity

複雑さ

Meaning

The state of being complex; intricacy.

Example

The complexity of the problem required a team of experts.

問題の複雑さは専門家のチームを必要とした。

C2 verb /ˈmʌfəl/

muffle

抑える

Meaning

to make a sound quieter or less distinct; to cover or wrap something to reduce noise or warmth

Example

She tried to muffle her laughter with a scarf.

彼女はスカーフで笑い声を抑えようとした。

C1 adjective /əˈbɪzməl/

abysmal

ひどい / 恐ろしい

Meaning

extremely bad or appalling

Example

The team's performance was abysmal.

チームのパフォーマンスはひどかった。

C2 noun /ˈdoʊneɪtər/

donator

寄付者

Meaning

A person who gives something, especially money or goods, as a donation.

Example

The donator wished to remain anonymous after contributing a large sum.

寄付者は大きな金額を寄付した後、匿名でいることを希望しました。

A2 verb /kaʊnt/

count

数える

Meaning

to determine the total number of something

Example

She carefully counted the money on the table.

彼女はテーブルの上のお金を慎重に数えた。

C2 noun /ˈɡɜːrn.zi/

Guernsey

セーター

Meaning

a knitted sweater; a type of woolen pullover

Example

He wore a warm guernsey during the cold winter evening.

彼は寒い冬の夕方に温かいセーターを着ていた。

B1 noun /wɪtʃ/

Witch

魔女

Meaning

a woman thought to have magic powers, especially evil ones; a practitioner of witchcraft

Example

The old witch cast a spell on the prince.

老女魔法使いは王子に呪文をかけた。

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。

C2 adjective /ˈklæmərəs/

clamorous

騒々しい

Meaning

making a loud and confused noise; expressing strong demands noisily

Example

The clamorous audience demanded an encore from the band.

騒々しい観客がバンドにアンコールを要求した。

B1 adjective /ˈhoʊli/

Holy

神聖な; 神や宗教目的に捧げられた; 道徳的で精神的に優れた

Meaning

sacred; dedicated to God or religious purposes; morally and spiritually excellent

Example

The holy shrine attracts thousands of pilgrims every year.

その聖地は毎年何千人もの巡礼者を引き寄せます。

C2 adjective /æbˈhɔːr.ənt/

Abhorrent

忌まわしい; 嫌悪すべき

Meaning

extremely unpleasant and causing disgust; detestable

Example

The idea of animal cruelty is abhorrent to most people.

動物虐待の考えはほとんどの人々にとって嫌悪感を抱かせます。

C2 noun /ˌaɪ.diˈeɪ.ʃən/

ideation

アイデア創出

Meaning

The process of forming and developing new ideas or concepts through creative thinking and brainstorming.

Example

The team engaged in ideation sessions to generate new product ideas.

チームは新製品のアイデアを生み出すためにアイデーションセッションに取り組んだ。

C1 adjective /ˌʌnəˈteɪnəbl/

unattainable

達成不可能な

Meaning

impossible to achieve, reach, or accomplish

Example

For many, becoming a professional athlete remains an unattainable dream.

多くの人にとって、プロのアスリートになることは依然として達成不可能な夢です。

C1 noun /ˈɡlɒs.ər.i/

Glossary

用語集

Meaning

an alphabetical list of terms in a particular domain of knowledge with explanations; a brief dictionary

Example

The textbook includes a helpful glossary at the end to define technical terms.

教科書の最後には技術的な用語を定義するための役立つ用語集があります。

B2 noun /sliːv/

Sleeve

袖

Meaning

the part of a garment that covers the arm

Example

She rolled up her sleeves before starting to cook.

彼女は料理を始める前に袖をまくった。

C2 adjective /boʊˈhiːmiən/

bohemian

ボヘミアン

Meaning

unconventional, artistic, and free-spirited in lifestyle or appearance

Example

She decorated her apartment in a bohemian style with colorful fabrics.

彼女はカラフルな布でボヘミアンスタイルでアパートを飾りました。

C2 adjective /ədˈmɒnɪtəri/

admonitory

警告の

Meaning

giving or conveying a warning or reprimand

Example

She gave him an admonitory glance.

彼女は彼に警告のまなざしを向けました。

C1 noun /ɪnˈtaɪərəti/

entirety

完全性

Meaning

the whole of something; the complete form

Example

He watched the movie in its entirety.

彼は映画をその完全性で観ました。

C2 adjective /ˈɡɛə.rɪʃ/

garish

過度に明るく派手

Meaning

Excessively bright and showy, often in a tasteless or unattractive way.

Example

The room was decorated with garish neon lights.

部屋は過度に明るいネオンライトで飾られていました。

C2 adjective /ˌʌn.rɪˈdʒɛn.ər.ət/

unregenerate

頑固

Meaning

Not reformed or showing no signs of change; stubbornly refusing to reform or repent.

Example

He remained an unregenerate opponent of progress.

彼は進歩の頑固な反対者であり続けた。

B2 verb /ˈmæk.sɪ.maɪz/

maximize

最大化する

Meaning

to increase something as much as possible

Example

The company aims to maximize its profits this year.

会社は今年、利益を最大化することを目指しています。

B2 adjective /ˈaʊtˌɡoʊɪŋ/

outgoing

社交的

Meaning

Friendly and sociable; inclined to mix with others.

Example

He is an outgoing person who loves meeting new people.

彼は新しい人々と会うのが好きな社交的な人です。

A2 noun /ˈsiː.nər.i/

Scenery

風景

Meaning

the natural features of a landscape; the painted background used on a theater stage

Example

The mountain scenery was breathtakingly beautiful.

山の風景は息を呑むほど美しかった。

C1 verb /ˈpɛdəl/

peddle

売る

Meaning

To sell goods, often by going from place to place; sometimes used negatively to mean promoting an idea or product in a pushy way.

Example

Street vendors peddle handmade jewelry to tourists.

ストリートの販売員は観光客に手作りのジュエリーを売っている。

A2 verb /səˈpɔːrt/

support

サポートする

Meaning

to help or assist someone; to hold up or bear the weight of something

Example

The family will support their son through his studies.

家族は息子を学業でサポートします。

A2 noun ˈbæl.əns

balance

バランス

Meaning

A condition in which different elements are equal or in the correct proportions.

Example

Balance among powers prevents conflicts.

権力のバランスは対立を防ぎます。

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。

B2 adjective, noun /ˈɛəriəl/

aerial

空中の / アンテナ

Meaning

As an adjective: existing or happening in the air. As a noun: an antenna for receiving radio or television signals.

Example

The pilot performed an amazing aerial maneuver.

パイロットは素晴らしい空中機動を行いました。

C1 noun prəˈfaʊnd ɪˈnɪʃətɪv

profound initiative

深遠なイニシアティブ

Meaning

A deep, meaningful, and significant action or program designed to create change.

Example

A profound initiative can create sustainable changes.

深遠なイニシアティブは持続可能な変化を生み出すことができます。

C2 noun /ɪˌkwɪvəˈkeɪʃən/

equivocation

あいまいな言葉の使用

Meaning

The use of ambiguous language to conceal the truth or to avoid committing oneself.

Example

The politician’s equivocation frustrated voters who wanted a clear answer.

政治家のあいまいな言葉は、明確な答えを求めていた有権者を失望させた。

C1 adjective ˌæd.vɚˈser.i.əl

adversarial

対立的な

Meaning

Involving or characterized by conflict or opposition.

Example

The two companies have an adversarial relationship in the market.

その二つの会社は市場で対立的な関係を持っている。

B2 verb /ˌmɪsˈjuːz/

misuse

誤用

Meaning

To use something incorrectly or for the wrong purpose.

Example

Misusing social media profiles can harm relationships.

ソーシャルメディアのプロフィールを誤って使うと、人間関係に害を及ぼす可能性があります。

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。

C1 noun /ˈɑːrməri/

armory

武器庫

Meaning

A place where weapons are stored; a supply of resources or skills.

Example

The soldiers kept their weapons in the armory.

兵士たちは武器を武器庫に保管していた。

B2 verb /tʃænt/

chant

唱える

Meaning

to sing or recite in a rhythmic way

Example

The monks chant prayers in the temple.

僧侶たちは寺で祈りを唱える。

C1 adjective /ˈtʃɛkərd/

chequered

チェッカード

Meaning

Having a pattern of squares, or marked by varied and contrasting experiences or periods.

Example

He had a chequered career with both great successes and failures.

彼は大きな成功と失敗を経験したチェッカードなキャリアを持っていた。

B2 noun /ˈaʊtˌsɛt/

outset

開始

Meaning

the beginning or start of something

Example

From the outset, the project seemed ambitious but achievable.

最初から、プロジェクトは野心的だが達成可能に見えました。

B2 verb ˈfaɪ.nəl.aɪz

finalize

最終決定する

Meaning

To complete arrangements for something; put into final form.

Example

The treaty was finalized after the discussions.

協定は討論後に最終決定されました。

B1 verb /pɑːrtɪsɪˈpeɪtɪŋ/

participating

参加する

Meaning

Taking part in an activity or event.

Example

He is participating in the Antarctic expedition.

彼は南極遠征に参加しています。

C2 adjective /ˈprʊəriənt/

prurient

淫ら

Meaning

having or showing an excessive interest in sexual matters

Example

The magazine was criticized for its prurient content.

その雑誌は淫らな内容で批判されました。

B1 noun /laɪt ˈkʌlər/

Light Colour

明るい色

Meaning

a pale or bright shade of any color

Example

The walls were painted in light colours to make the room look bigger.

部屋を広く見せるために、壁は明るい色で塗られました。

C1 noun /ˌdɪsəˈbiːdiəns/

disobedience

不従順

Meaning

failure or refusal to obey rules, laws, or authority

Example

The child's disobedience worried his parents.

子供の不従順は両親を心配させました。

C2 adjective /ˌkæləˈrɪfɪk/

calorific

カロリーの高い

Meaning

Relating to the amount of energy contained in food or fuel.

Example

Chocolate is highly calorific, so it should be eaten in moderation.

チョコレートは非常にカロリーが高いため、適量を食べるべきです。

B1 noun /ˈpɔːtrət/

portrait

ポートレート

Meaning

a painting, drawing, photograph, or engraving of a person, especially one showing the face

Example

The artist painted a beautiful portrait of his wife.

アーティストは妻の美しいポートレートを描きました。

C2 noun /ˈæsənəns/

assonance

アソナンス

Meaning

the repetition of vowel sounds in nearby words in poetry or prose

Example

The poet used assonance to create a musical effect in his verse.

詩人は自分の詩の中で音楽的効果を生み出すためにアソナンスを使用しました。

C1 noun /rəˈpɪdəti/

rapidity

迅速さ

Meaning

The quality of moving or happening quickly; swiftness or speed.

Example

The rapidity of technological change is astonishing.

技術的な変化の速さは驚くべきものです。

B2 noun /ˈdæf.ə.dɪl/

Daffodil

スイセン

Meaning

A bright yellow spring flower with a trumpet-shaped center, symbolizing rebirth and new beginnings

Example

The daffodils bloomed early this spring in the meadow.

この春、スイセンは草原で早く咲きました。

C1 verb /ˌmɪsˈkaʊnt/

miscount

間違えて数える

Meaning

To count wrongly or inaccurately.

Example

He miscounted the number of chairs in the hall.

彼はホールの椅子の数を間違えて数えました。

C1 noun /ˈbʌrə, ˈbʊrə/

borough

区

Meaning

A town, district, or administrative division, especially one with its own local government.

Example

Brooklyn is a borough of New York City.

ブルックリンはニューヨーク市の区です。

C2 verb /ˈfɛtər/

fetter

束縛する、制限する

Meaning

to restrain or restrict someone’s freedom

Example

The strict rules fettered the creativity of the students.

厳しいルールは学生の創造性を制限した。

C1 verb /ˈbæfəl/

baffle

困惑させる

Meaning

to confuse; to be too difficult to understand

Example

The math problem baffles me completely.

数学の問題は私を完全に困惑させます。

C1 noun /jɑːrn/

Yarn

糸

Meaning

spun thread used for knitting, weaving, or sewing; a long or rambling story

Example

She bought colorful yarn for knitting a sweater.

彼女はセーターを編むためにカラフルな糸を買いました。

C1 adjective /ˈnɔːtɪkəl/

nautical

航海

Meaning

relating to ships, sailors, or navigation on water

Example

He studied nautical charts before setting sail.

彼は出航前に海図を勉強しました。

C1 noun/verb /tɔːrˈpiːdoʊ/

torpedo

魚雷

Meaning

A self-propelled underwater missile; to attack or destroy something suddenly and forcefully.

Example

The submarine launched a torpedo at the enemy ship.

潜水艦は敵艦に向けてトーピードを発射した。

C1 verb /prəˈlɪf.ə.reɪt/

proliferate

急速に増加する

Meaning

To increase rapidly in numbers; to grow or spread quickly and extensively.

Example

Startups tend to proliferate in a thriving economy.

スタートアップは、活況を呈している経済で急速に増加する傾向があります。

C1 verb ɔːɡˈmɛntɪŋ

augmenting

増加する

Meaning

Increasing; making something greater in size, number, or degree

Example

Life expectancy is augmenting with advancements in healthcare.

医療の進歩により、平均寿命は増加しています。

C1 adjective /ˈsɜːrvaɪl/ or /ˈsɜːrvəl/

servile

卑屈な

Meaning

having or showing an excessive willingness to serve or please others

Example

His servile attitude annoyed his colleagues.

彼の卑屈な態度は同僚を困らせていました。

C1 verb /pərˈspaɪər/

perspire

汗をかく

Meaning

To give out sweat through the pores of the skin as a result of heat, physical exertion, or stress.

Example

He began to perspire after running for 10 minutes.

彼は10分間走った後、汗をかき始めました。

B2 noun /vɪˈsɪn.ə.ti/

Vicinity

近隣; 周辺

Meaning

the area near or surrounding a particular place; neighborhood

Example

There are many shops in the vicinity of the school.

学校の近くにたくさんの店があります。

C2 noun /oʊˈbeɪsəns/

obeisance

敬意

Meaning

A gesture of respect such as a bow or curtsy.

Example

They bowed in obeisance to the king.

彼らは王に対して敬意を示すためにお辞儀をした。

A2 adverb /ˈɒnɪstli/

honestly

正直に

Meaning

in a truthful, sincere, or fair way

Example

She spoke honestly about her mistakes.

彼女は自分の間違いについて正直に話しました。

C2 noun /θiˈɒsəfi/

theosophy

テオソフィー

Meaning

A religious or philosophical belief system that seeks direct knowledge of the mysteries of life and the divine.

Example

Theosophy attracted people interested in mysticism and spiritual growth.

テオソフィーは神秘主義や精神的成長に興味を持つ人々を引き寄せた。

C2 noun /ˈaɪdɪl/

idyll

田園詩的なシーン

Meaning

An extremely happy, peaceful, or picturesque episode or scene, often idealized.

Example

Their honeymoon was an idyll on a tropical island.

彼らのハネムーンは熱帯の島での田園詩的なシーンでした。

C2 adjective /haɪˈbɜːrnəl/

hibernal

Meaning

Relating to or occurring in winter.

Example

The hibernal season is often harsh in the mountains.

B2 adjective ˌɒp.ərˈeɪ.ʃən.əl

operational

運用可能

Meaning

In working order; ready for use.

Example

The space project will be operational by 2025.

宇宙計画は2025年までに運用可能になります。

B1 noun /swet/

Sweat

汗

Meaning

moisture exuded through the pores of the skin, typically as a reaction to heat, physical exertion, fever, or fear

Example

After running for an hour, he was covered in sweat.

1時間走った後、彼は汗だくになっていた。

B1 noun/adjective /ˈstændɪŋ/

standing

地位 / 評判

Meaning

status, reputation, or position; also the act of being upright on the feet

Example

He has high standing in the community for his charity work.

彼はその慈善活動のため、コミュニティで高い評価を得ています。

C2 noun /ˈkɪŋɡlɪŋ/

kingling

小さな王

Meaning

A minor or petty king; a ruler of small importance.

Example

The kingling demanded respect from his people despite his small realm.

その小さな王は、小さな王国にもかかわらず、彼の人々に尊敬を要求しました。

B1 noun /dɪˈpɑː.tʃər/

Departure

出発

Meaning

the action of leaving, especially to start a journey; a deviation from an established course

Example

The departure of the train was delayed by thirty minutes due to technical issues.

列車の出発は技術的な問題で30分遅れました。

B2 verb /əˈkweɪnt/

acquaint

親しくする

Meaning

to make someone familiar with something; to inform or introduce

Example

Please acquaint yourself with the safety guidelines before operating the machine.

機械を操作する前に、安全ガイドラインを確認してください。

C2 adjective /bɒmˈbæstɪk/

bombastic

派手な

Meaning

using pompous or inflated language with little meaning

Example

The professor’s bombastic lecture impressed no one.

教授の派手な講義は誰にも印象を与えませんでした。

C1 noun, adjective /ˈsɒlvənt/

solvent

溶剤, 債務を支払う能力

Meaning

a liquid that dissolves other substances; also means able to pay debts

Example

Acetone is a common solvent used in laboratories.

アセトンは実験室でよく使われる溶剤です。

C2 noun /laʊt/

lout

粗野な人

Meaning

An uncouth or aggressive man or boy.

Example

The drunken lout caused a scene at the party.

酔っ払った粗野な人がパーティーで騒ぎを起こした。

C2 adjective /ɪnˈɛk.wɪ.tə.bəl/

inequitable

不公平な

Meaning

Not fair or just; lacking in fairness or equality.

Example

The distribution of resources was inequitable among the workers.

リソースの分配は労働者の間で不平等でした。

C1 noun /fruːˈɡæl.ə.ti/

frugality

倹約

Meaning

The quality of being economical in use or expenditure; not wasteful.

Example

Frugality is essential for saving money effectively.

倹約はお金を効果的に節約するために不可欠です。

B2 noun /toʊl/

toll

通行料 / 損害

Meaning

A charge payable for using a road or bridge; also the extent of damage or suffering caused by something.

Example

The flood took a heavy toll on the village.

洪水は村に大きな損害を与えました。

C1 noun /ˈnjuːɑːns/

nuance

ニュアンス

Meaning

A subtle difference in shade of meaning, appearance, or sound.

Example

He noticed the subtle nuance in her expression.

彼は彼女の表情に微妙なニュアンスに気づきました。

C1 adjective /əˈluːf/

aloof

距離を置いた

Meaning

Not friendly or forthcoming; cool and distant.

Example

He remained aloof during the entire discussion.

彼は議論の間ずっと距離を置いていました。

C2 noun /kroʊn/

crone

老婆

Meaning

An old woman, often one who is thin and ugly, sometimes associated with witch-like qualities.

Example

The children were scared by the story of the wicked crone in the forest.

子供たちは森の中の邪悪な老婆の話に怖がっていました。

C2 noun /prəˈtuːbərəns/

protuberance

膨らみ

Meaning

A rounded swelling or lump on a surface.

Example

The doctor examined the small protuberance on his arm.

医師は彼の腕の小さな膨らみを調べました。

C2 verb /ˈtʃeɪ.sən/

chasten

戒める / 征服する

Meaning

to correct or discipline; to humble or subdue

Example

The coach chastened the team after their poor performance.

コーチは彼らの悪いパフォーマンスの後、チームを戒めた。

B2 adjective /veɪn/

Vain

虚栄心; 無駄

Meaning

having excessive pride in one's appearance; futile or unsuccessful

Example

She spent hours in front of the mirror being quite vain.

彼女は鏡の前で何時間も過ごし、かなり虚栄心が強かった。

C1 noun /kənˈtɛndər/

contender

競争者, 立候補者

Meaning

a person or team competing for a title or prize

Example

She is a strong contender for the mayoral position.

彼女は市長職の強力な候補者です。

B2 adjective /əˈtɒm.ɪk/

Atomic

原子

Meaning

relating to atoms or atomic energy; extremely small

Example

The atomic structure of hydrogen is the simplest.

水素の原子構造は最も単純です。

B2 noun ˈmɛn.təl ˈfoʊ.kəs

mental focus

精神的集中

Meaning

The ability to concentrate deeply on a specific task or thought; mental concentration and attention.

Example

Meditation improves mental focus and cognitive performance.

瞑想は精神的集中と認知能力の向上に役立ちます。

C1 noun /ɪˈnɜː.ʃə/

Inertia

慣性; 活動の欠如

Meaning

a tendency to do nothing or remain unchanged; lack of activity or movement

Example

The team's inertia prevented them from adapting to the rapidly changing market conditions.

チームの慣性は、急速に変化する市場の状況に適応するのを妨げました。

C1 adjective /dɪˈvaʊt/

devout

献身的

Meaning

Deeply religious or sincere.

Example

He is a devout believer who prays every day.

彼は毎日祈る献身的な信者です。

B2 adjective /kənˈsɪd.ər.ɪt/

Considerate

思いやりのある; 配慮深い

Meaning

showing careful thought about the feelings or wishes of others; thoughtful

Example

He is always considerate of others' feelings.

彼はいつも他人の感情に配慮しています。

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 verb /ˈdʒɒɡəl/

joggle

軽く揺する

Meaning

to shake slightly; to move or cause to move with quick, small jerks

Example

He joggled the table and the vase nearly fell.

彼はテーブルを揺すって、花瓶が倒れそうになった。

B2 verb /əˈkʌmpəni/

accompany

同行する

Meaning

to go somewhere with someone as a companion or escort

Example

She asked her friend to accompany her to the concert.

彼女は友達にコンサートに一緒に行ってほしいと頼んだ。

A2 noun /spuːn/

Spoon

スプーン

Meaning

an implement consisting of a small, shallow bowl on a long handle, used for eating, stirring, and serving food

Example

He used a spoon to eat his soup.

彼はスープを食べるためにスプーンを使った。

A2 adjective /ɪˌlɛkˈtrɒnɪk/

electronic

電子の

Meaning

Operating with or produced by the use of electronic devices.

Example

She bought an electronic keyboard for her music lessons.

彼女は音楽のレッスンのために電子キーボードを買った。

A1 verb /kɔːl/

call

呼び出す

Meaning

to say something loudly; to telephone someone; to name

Example

Please call me when you arrive home.

家に着いたら、私に電話してください。

B2 verb /dɪˈzɒlv/

dissolve

Meaning

to melt or become liquid; to officially end or break up an agreement or organization

Example

The sugar will dissolve quickly in hot tea.

B2 noun ˈmɒn.ɪ.tər.ɪŋ

monitoring

監視

Meaning

The action of observing and checking the progress or quality of something over a period of time.

Example

Monitoring ensures compliance with standards.

モニタリングは基準の遵守を確保します。

C2 verb /nɑːrl/

gnarl

ねじれる

Meaning

To twist into a knotted or distorted form.

Example

The tree roots began to gnarl around the stones.

木の根が石の周りにねじれ始めた。

A2 adjective /ˈleɪtɪst/

latest

Rickshaw

リクシャ

Meaning

a light two-wheeled passenger vehicle drawn by one or more people

Example

We took a rickshaw to reach the busy marketplace.

忙しい市場に到着するためにリクシャを利用しました。

B2 verb, noun /ɡrɪn/

grin

歯を見せて広く笑う

Meaning

to smile broadly, often showing teeth

Example

She grinned happily at the good news.

彼女は良いニュースを聞いてうれしそうに笑った。

B2 verb /slæp/

slap

ビンタ

Meaning

to hit someone quickly with the flat part of the hand; to strike sharply

Example

She was so angry that she slapped him across the face.

彼女は怒りすぎて顔にビンタをした。

C1 verb /nəˈsɛsɪteɪt/

necessitate

必要とする

Meaning

To make something necessary or unavoidable.

Example

The heavy rains necessitated the cancellation of the event.

激しい雨はイベントのキャンセルを避けられないものにしました。