C2 adjective /ˌɪnkəmˈbʌstəbl/

incombustible

不燃

Meaning

Not capable of catching fire or burning.

Example

This material is incombustible and safe for construction.

この材料は燃えません、安全に建設に使用できます。

C2 noun /ɪmˈpruː.dəns/

Imprudence

無分別; 不注意; 軽率

Meaning

the quality of being imprudent; lack of care for consequences; recklessness

Example

His financial imprudence led to bankruptcy within just two years.

彼の財務の無分別は、わずか2年で破産を招いた。

C2 noun /ɪmp/

imp

小さないたずら好きな悪魔

Meaning

a small mischievous devil or sprite; a playful troublemaker

Example

The child was acting like a little imp, hiding his toys everywhere.

その子供は小さなインプのように振る舞い、どこにでもおもちゃを隠していました。

C2 adjective /ˌɪn.ɪˈlʌk.tə.bəl/

ineluctable

Meaning

Impossible to avoid or escape; inevitable.

Example

Death is an ineluctable part of human existence.

C2 noun /ˌɪnvəˈlɪdɪti/

invalidity

無効性

Meaning

the state of being invalid, legally void, or lacking force or validity

Example

The court ruled that the contract suffered from invalidity.

裁判所はその契約に無効性があると判断した。

C2 noun /ˌɪmprɪˈmɑːtər/

imprimatur

承認

Meaning

An official license or approval, especially to publish a book.

Example

The book was released with the official imprimatur of the church.

その本は教会の正式な承認を得て出版されました。

C2 adjective /ɪmˈpræktɪkəbl/

impracticable

実行不可能

Meaning

Not capable of being carried out or put into practice.

Example

The plan seemed impracticable due to limited resources.

資源が限られていたため、計画は実行不可能に見えました。

C2 adjective /ˌɪnɔːˈspɪʃəs/

Inauspicious

不吉

Meaning

unlucky; showing signs that future success is unlikely; unfavorable

Example

The dark clouds seemed inauspicious for the wedding.

暗い雲は結婚式にとって不吉に思えた。

C2 adjective /ɪnˈdʒɛnjuəs/

ingenuous

無邪気

Meaning

Innocent, naive, and unsuspecting; showing childlike simplicity and sincerity.

Example

Her ingenuous smile revealed her genuine kindness.

彼女の無邪気な笑顔は彼女の本当の優しさを明らかにしました。

C2 adjective /ɪnˈvʌlnərəbl/

invulnerable

無敵

Meaning

Impossible to harm, damage, or defeat.

Example

The fortress was thought to be invulnerable to attack.

その要塞は攻撃に対して無敵だと考えられていた。

C2 verb /ɪmˈpɛnd/

impend

迫る

Meaning

to be about to happen; to loom threateningly

Example

Dark clouds suggested that a storm was impeding.

暗い雲が嵐が迫っていることを示唆していた。

C2 verb /ɪnˈveɪɡəl/

inveigle

誘惑する

Meaning

To persuade someone to do something by deception or flattery.

Example

She inveigled him into signing the contract.

彼女は彼に契約書に署名させた。

C2 adjective /ɪnˈsuːsiənt/

insouciant

無頓着

Meaning

Showing a casual lack of concern; carefree.

Example

He gave an insouciant shrug and walked away.

彼は無頓着に肩をすくめて、歩き去った。

C2 noun /ˈɪrɪtənsi/

irritancy

苛立ち

Meaning

the quality or state of causing irritation; legal or formal invalidation

Example

The constant noise became an irritancy to the neighbors.

絶え間ない騒音は隣人にとって苛立ちの原因となりました。

C2 adjective /ˈɪnfəntaɪl/

infantile

幼稚な

Meaning

characteristic of an infant; childish

Example

His infantile behavior embarrassed everyone at the meeting.

彼の幼稚な行動は会議でみんなを困らせた。

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。

C2 adjective /ˈɪn.dɪ.dʒənt/

indigent

困窮

Meaning

lacking the necessities of life due to poverty; very poor

Example

The hospital offers free care to indigent patients.

病院は困窮した患者に無料でケアを提供しています。

C2 noun /ˌɪn.ɪˈbraɪ.ə.ti/

inebriety

酩酊

Meaning

the state of being drunk or intoxicated

Example

His frequent inebriety led to the loss of his job.

彼の頻繁な酩酊は仕事を失う原因となった。

C2 adjective /ˈɪkθiɪk/

ichthyic

魚のような

Meaning

Relating to or resembling fish.

Example

The artist's painting had an ichthyic quality.

アーティストの絵には魚のような特徴がありました。

C2 adjective /ɪnˈseɪʃiət/

insatiate

飽くなき

Meaning

impossible to satisfy; always wanting more

Example

He had an insatiate desire for power.

彼は権力への飽くなき欲望を持っていた。

C2 adjective /ˈɪnˌbrɛd/

inbred

生まれつき

Meaning

existing naturally in a person or animal; also related to reproduction within a limited community

Example

He has an inbred sense of loyalty.

彼には生まれつきの忠誠心があります。

C2 adjective /ɪnˈkoʊ.ɪt/ or /ɪnˈkoʊ.eɪt/

inchoate

未完成

Meaning

Just begun and not fully formed; rudimentary.

Example

His inchoate ideas needed more research to be developed.

彼の未完成のアイデアは、さらに開発するためにもっと研究が必要だった。

C2 noun /ɪnˈsuːsiəns/

insouciance

無関心

Meaning

Casual lack of concern; indifference.

Example

She carried herself with an air of insouciance, unbothered by the challenges ahead.

彼女は無関心な態度で歩いていた、前にある挑戦を気にせずに。

C2 adjective /ˌɪndɪˈfætɪɡəbl̩/

indefatigable

疲れ知らず

Meaning

persisting tirelessly; incapable of being fatigued

Example

Her indefatigable spirit kept the team motivated during the long project.

彼女の疲れ知らずの精神が、長いプロジェクトを通してチームを励ましました。

C2 adjective /ɪnˈtræn.sɪ.dʒənt/

intransigent

頑固な, 譲らない, 固執した

Meaning

Unwilling or refusing to change one's views or to agree about something.

Example

His intransigent stance delayed the agreement.

彼の頑固な態度が合意を遅らせました。

C2 adjective /ɪmˌpɜːrˈsweɪdəbl/

impersuadable

説得できない

Meaning

not able to be convinced or persuaded

Example

She remained impersuadable despite all our arguments.

彼女はすべての議論にもかかわらず説得できなかった。

C2 noun /ˈɪkθiəˌsɔːrz/

ichthyosaurs

イクチオサウルス（絶滅した海の爬虫類）

Meaning

Extinct marine reptiles that resembled fish and dolphins, dominant during the Mesozoic era.

Example

Ichthyosaurs were swift predators of the ancient seas.

イクチオサウルスは古代の海で素早い捕食者でした。

C2 noun /ɪnˈsɪɡniə/

insignia

徽章

Meaning

A badge or symbol that shows rank, position, or membership.

Example

The soldier proudly wore the insignia of his regiment.

兵士は誇らしげに自分の連隊の徽章を身に着けていました。

C2 noun /ɪnˈtɜːrmənt/

interment

埋葬

Meaning

The act of burying a dead body in a grave or tomb.

Example

The interment took place at the family cemetery.

埋葬は家族の墓地で行われました。

C2 noun /ˌɪnˌkeɪpəˈbɪləti/

incapability

無能力

Meaning

lack of ability or power to do something; inability or incompetence

Example

His incapability to manage the team led to serious problems.

チームを管理する彼の無能力は深刻な問題を引き起こした。

C2 adjective /ˌɪnkænˈdɛsənt/

incandescent

白熱

Meaning

emitting light as a result of being heated; extremely bright or passionate

Example

The incandescent lamp lit up the entire hall.

白熱灯はホール全体を照らしました。

C2 verb /ˈɪndjʊˌreɪt/

indurate

硬化する

Meaning

To harden or make something physically or emotionally tough.

Example

Years of hardship indurated his spirit.

長年の困難が彼の精神を鍛えました。

C2 adjective /ˌɪnkɒntrəˈvɜːtəbl/

incontrovertible

論争の余地がない

Meaning

impossible to deny or dispute; unquestionable

Example

The evidence was incontrovertible and proved his innocence.

その証拠は論争の余地がなく、彼の無罪を証明しました。

C2 noun /ˌɪn.təˈvɛn.ʃə.nɪ.zəm/

interventionism

介入主義

Meaning

Government policy of active involvement in economic affairs.

Example

The central bank's interventionism helped stabilize inflation.

中央銀行の介入主義はインフレの安定に役立った。

C2 noun /ɪnˈhɪərəns/

inherence

内在性

Meaning

The state of being an essential or permanent part of something.

Example

The inherence of risk is part of every business venture.

リスクの内在性はすべてのビジネス冒険の一部です。

C2 adjective /ˌɪnkəmˈprɛsəbl/

incompressible

圧縮不可能

Meaning

Not able to be pressed or squeezed into a smaller space.

Example

Liquids are generally considered incompressible.

液体は通常、圧縮不可能と見なされます。

C2 noun /ˌɪn.ʌnˈdeɪ.ʃən/

inundation

洪水

Meaning

The act of flooding or overwhelming with water or things.

Example

The town suffered from a severe inundation after the heavy rains.

町は大雨後にひどい洪水に見舞われました。

C2 verb /ɪnˈfætʃueɪt/

infatuate

夢中にさせる

Meaning

to inspire with an intense but short-lived passion or admiration

Example

He was infatuated with her beauty.

彼は彼女の美しさに夢中でした。

C2 adjective /ˌɪrɪˈfrændʒɪbəl/

irrefrangible

侵害できない

Meaning

Not to be broken, violated, or infringed

Example

The constitution guarantees certain irrefrangible rights to every citizen.

憲法はすべての市民にいくつかの侵害できない権利を保証します。

C2 noun /ɪˌluːmɪˈnɑːti/

illuminati

イルミナティ

Meaning

a group of people claiming to have special enlightenment or secret knowledge, often linked to conspiracies

Example

Many conspiracy theories involve the Illuminati as a secret world-controlling group.

多くの陰謀論はイルミナティを世界を支配する秘密のグループとして扱っている。

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。

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。

C2 noun /ˌɪməʊˈbɪləti/

immobility

不動

Meaning

The state of being unable to move.

Example

After the accident, she suffered from immobility in her legs.

事故の後、彼女は足の不動に苦しみました。

C2 verb /ɪmˈpjuːn/

impugn

Meaning

to dispute the truth, validity, or honesty of a statement or motive

Example

The lawyer tried to impugn the credibility of the witness.

C2 verb /ɪnˈdaɪt/

indite

作詞する

Meaning

To write or compose (literary or formal works).

Example

The poet indited a heartfelt sonnet.

詩人は心のこもったソネットを作詞した。

C2 noun /ˌɪntərpəˈzɪʃən/

interposition

介入

Meaning

The act of intervening or coming between two things, often to influence or prevent an outcome.

Example

The manager’s interposition prevented a heated argument from escalating.

マネージャーの介入は、激しい議論がエスカレートするのを防ぎました。

C2 noun /ɪnˈkwɪzɪtər/

inquisitor

尋問者

Meaning

A person who asks many questions, often in an official or harsh manner.

Example

The inquisitor demanded detailed answers from the witness.

尋問者は証人から詳細な回答を要求しました。

C2 adjective /ɪnˈfɜːrnəl/

infernal

地獄の

Meaning

relating to hell; extremely troublesome or annoying

Example

The workers complained about the infernal noise from the construction site.

労働者たちは建設現場からの地獄のような騒音について文句を言った。

C2 adjective /ɪnˈkɒnstənt/

inconstant

不安定な

Meaning

frequently changing; not consistent or dependable

Example

His inconstant moods made it difficult to work with him.

彼の不安定な気分は彼と仕事をするのを難しくした。

C2 noun /ɪmˈpɒs.tʃər/

Imposture

偽装; 詐欺; 虚偽

Meaning

the practice of deceiving others by pretending to be someone else; fraudulent deception

Example

The elaborate imposture lasted for months before investigators uncovered the truth.

その精巧な詐欺は数ヶ月続き、調査員が真実を明らかにするまで続いた。

C2 adjective /ɪnˈkɒrɪdʒəbəl/

incorrigible

訂正不可能な

Meaning

incapable of being corrected, improved, or reformed

Example

He is an incorrigible optimist who never loses hope.

彼は決して希望を失わない訂正不可能な楽観主義者です。

C2 adjective /ɪnˈɡreɪʃiˌeɪtɪŋ/

ingratiating

お世辞を言う

Meaning

Charming or flattering in a way intended to gain favor.

Example

His ingratiating smile made everyone trust him quickly.

彼のお世辞を言う笑顔は、すべての人々に彼を素早く信頼させた。

C2 adjective /ɪnˈdɛkərəs/

indecorous

不作法

Meaning

Not in keeping with good taste and propriety; improper.

Example

His indecorous behavior shocked the audience.

彼の不作法な振る舞いは観客を驚かせた。

C2 adjective /ɪnˈeɪliənəbl/

inalienable

譲渡不可能

Meaning

Unable to be taken away or transferred; absolute and permanent.

Example

Freedom of speech is an inalienable right.

言論の自由は譲渡不可能な権利です。

C2 noun /ɪˈreɪdiəns/

irradiance

放射輝度

Meaning

the quality of shining brightly; the intensity of light falling on a surface

Example

The irradiance of the sun at noon was overwhelming.

正午の太陽の放射輝度は圧倒的でした。

C2 adjective /ˌɪrɪˈprəʊtʃəbl̩/

irreproachable

非の打ち所がない

Meaning

Beyond criticism; faultless.

Example

The judge was known for his irreproachable integrity.

その裁判官は非の打ち所がない誠実さで知られていた。

C2 adjective /ˌɪmpɪˈkjuːniəs/

impecunious

貧乏

Meaning

Having little or no money; poor.

Example

He grew up in an impecunious family.

彼は貧乏な家族で育ちました。

C2 noun /ˈɪnroʊd/

inroad

進展

Meaning

An advance or significant progress, often at the expense of something else.

Example

The company made significant inroads into the mobile market.

その会社はモバイル市場で重要な進展を遂げました。

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。

C2 noun /ˌɪntərˈsɛʃən/

intercession

仲介

Meaning

the act of intervening or pleading on behalf of another person

Example

The prisoner was released due to the intercession of influential leaders.

囚人は影響力のあるリーダーたちの仲介で釈放されました。

C2 verb /ˌɪntərˈsiːd/

intercede

Meaning

to act or plead on behalf of someone in difficulty or trouble; to intervene between parties to help resolve a dispute

Example

She interceded with the teacher to give her brother another chance.

C2 noun /aɪˈkɒnəklæst/

iconoclast

偶像破壊者

Meaning

A person who attacks or criticizes cherished beliefs, traditions, or institutions.

Example

He was known as an iconoclast who challenged old traditions.

彼は古い伝統に挑戦した偶像破壊者として知られていました。

C2 noun /ɪnˈfrækʃən/

infraction

違反

Meaning

A violation or breach of a rule, law, or agreement.

Example

The student was punished for a minor infraction of the school rules.

学生は学校の規則の軽微な違反で罰せられました。

C2 noun /ɪnˌtɜːrpəˈleɪʃən/

interpolation

補間

Meaning

The act of inserting something into a text or estimating values within a sequence of data.

Example

The scientist used interpolation to predict the missing data points.

科学者は欠落したデータポイントを予測するために補間を使用しました。

C2 verb /ɪnˈhjuːm/

inhume

埋葬する

Meaning

to bury a dead body in the ground

Example

They inhumed the warrior with full honors.

彼らは戦士を完全な名誉を持って埋葬しました。

C2 noun /ˌɪmprəˈsɑːrioʊ/

impresario

プロデューサー

Meaning

A person who organizes or finances concerts, plays, or operas.

Example

The impresario arranged a series of concerts for the rising star.

インプレサリオは、急成長するスターのためにコンサートのシリーズを手配しました。

C2 noun /ˌɪnkənˈɡruːəti/

incongruity

不一致

Meaning

The state of being inconsistent or out of place.

Example

The incongruity of his cheerful mood during the funeral shocked everyone.

葬式の最中に彼の陽気な気分の不一致は、皆を驚かせました。

C2 noun /ˈaɪ.lət/

islet

小島

Meaning

A very small island.

Example

The fishermen rested on a tiny islet before continuing their journey.

漁師たちは旅を続ける前に小さな島で休憩しました。

C2 adjective /aɪˈsɒ.krə.nəs/

isochronous

等時間間隔で発生する

Meaning

Occurring at equal time intervals; in unison or synchrony.

Example

The pendulum swings are isochronous, repeating at equal intervals.

振り子の動きは等時性があり、等しい間隔で繰り返されます。

C2 noun /ˈɪnsələns/

insolence

無礼

Meaning

rude or disrespectful behavior

Example

The teacher was shocked by the student's insolence.

教師は学生の無礼に驚きました。

C2 verb /ɪnˈtɜːrpəˌleɪt/

interpolate

挿入する

Meaning

To insert something, often words, into a text or conversation; to estimate values between known data points.

Example

The editor interpolated a missing paragraph into the manuscript.

編集者は原稿に欠落した段落を挿入した。

C2 noun /ˌɪnkænˈdɛsəns/

incandescence

白熱光

Meaning

the emission of light from a hot object; brilliance

Example

The incandescence of the candle filled the dark room.

ろうそくの白熱光が暗い部屋を満たしました。

C2 adjective /ˌɪndɪˈtɜːrmənət/

indeterminate

不確定

Meaning

Not exactly known, defined, or established; vague or uncertain.

Example

The project was delayed for an indeterminate amount of time.

プロジェクトは不確定な期間に延期されました。

C2 verb /ɪˈniː.bri.eɪt/

inebriate

Meaning

to intoxicate; to make someone drunk

Example

The strong wine was enough to inebriate even the most experienced drinker.

C2 verb /ˌɪmpɔːrˈtuːnd/

importuned

しつこく頼む

Meaning

asked someone persistently and pressingly for something

Example

She importuned her boss for a raise until he finally gave in.

彼女は昇給を求めて上司にしつこく頼んだ、彼がとうとう折れたまで。

C2 noun /ɪnˈfriːkwəns/

infrequence

稀少性

Meaning

The state of occurring rarely or at long intervals.

Example

The infrequence of their meetings made it hard to maintain close ties.

彼らの会議の稀少性は、親密な関係を維持するのを難しくしていました。

C2 noun /ɪnˈtɛmpərəns/

intemperance

節度を欠くこと

Meaning

Lack of moderation or self-control, especially with drinking or eating.

Example

His intemperance in drinking ruined his health.

彼の飲酒の節度を欠くことが健康を害した。

C2 adjective /ɪˈlɪmɪtəbl/

illimitable

無限

Meaning

Without limits or bounds.

Example

The universe is often described as illimitable.

宇宙はしばしば無限であると説明されます。

C2 verb /ɪˈreɪdieɪt/

irradiate

照射する

Meaning

to shine light on something; to expose to radiation; to illuminate or brighten

Example

The scientist used a lamp to irradiate the sample.

科学者はランプを使ってサンプルを照射しました。

C2 adjective ˌɪn.ɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃəs

inefficacious

効果がない

Meaning

Not producing any or the desired effect; ineffective.

Example

The treatment was inefficacious in curing the disease.

その治療法は病気の治癒に効果がありませんでした。

C2 adjective ɪnˈdɒm.ɪ.tə.bəl

indomitable

不屈の

Meaning

Impossible to subdue or defeat.

Example

Her indomitable spirit helped her overcome adversity.

彼女の不屈の精神が彼女を逆境を克服させた。

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 noun /ˈɪnˌɡreɪt/

ingrate

Meaning

An ungrateful person; someone who shows no appreciation.

Example

He worked hard for his friend, but the ingrate never thanked him.

C2 adjective /ɪmˈpæsɪbəl/

impassible

無痛性

Meaning

Incapable of suffering or feeling pain (used mainly in theological or philosophical contexts).

Example

Some philosophers argue that God is impassible and cannot experience human emotions.

一部の哲学者は、神は無痛性であり、人間の感情を感じることはできないと主張しています。

C2 noun /aɪˈoʊtə/

iota

微小な量

Meaning

An extremely small amount.

Example

He did not show an iota of fear.

彼は恐怖の一片も見せませんでした。

C2 adjective /ɪnˈvɛtərət/

inveterate

常習的な

Meaning

having a long-established habit, activity, or interest that is unlikely to change

Example

He is an inveterate reader who spends hours in the library every day.

彼は毎日数時間を図書館で過ごす常習的な読者です。

C2 adjective /ˌɪnkəˈməʊdiəs/

incommodious

不快な

Meaning

Uncomfortably small, cramped, or inconvenient.

Example

We had to stay in an incommodious room during the trip.

旅行中に不快な部屋に泊まらなければなりませんでした。

C2 noun /ɪˈnɪkwɪti/

iniquity

不正

Meaning

Immoral or grossly unfair behavior.

Example

The dictator's regime was marked by corruption and iniquity.

独裁者の政権は腐敗と不正で特徴づけられていました。

C2 noun /ˌɪnvəˈkeɪʃən/

invocation

祈願

Meaning

the act of calling upon a higher power for help, blessing, or inspiration

Example

The ceremony began with an invocation to the gods.

儀式は神々への祈願から始まりました。

C2 conjunction /ˌɪnəzˈmʌtʃ æz/

inasmuch-as

なぜなら

Meaning

Because; since.

Example

He cannot attend, inasmuch as he is unwell.

彼は出席できません、なぜなら彼は病気だからです。

C2 noun /ˈɪntəˌkrɒpɪŋ/

intercropping

間作農業

Meaning

The agricultural practice of cultivating two or more crops simultaneously in the same field to maximize land use efficiency and improve soil health.

Example

Intercropping can help improve soil fertility and pest control.

間作農業は土壌の肥沃度と害虫管理の向上に役立ちます。

C2 adjective /ɪnˈsɛnseɪt/

insensate

無感情な

Meaning

lacking physical sensation or empathy; without feeling or sensitivity

Example

The dictator's insensate cruelty shocked the world.

独裁者の無感情な残虐さは世界を驚かせた。

C2 adjective ɪnˈfiː.zə.bəl

infeasible

不可能

Meaning

Not possible to do easily or conveniently; impracticable.

Example

Restoring the forest may become infeasible if destruction continues.

森林の回復は、破壊が続くと不可能になる可能性があります。

C2 noun /ˈɪmpjʊdəns/

impudence

厚かましさ

Meaning

Rude and disrespectful behavior.

Example

The student's impudence shocked the entire class.

その学生の厚かましさはクラス全体を驚かせた。

C2 verb /ˈɪməleɪt/

immolate

犠牲にする/焼死させる

Meaning

To kill or sacrifice, especially by burning.

Example

The protesters threatened to immolate themselves in front of the building.

抗議者たちは建物の前で自ら火にくべると脅した。

C2 verb /ˌɪntərˈpoʊz/

interpose

Meaning

To place or insert between one thing and another; to intervene in a situation.

Example

He quickly interposed himself between the fighters to stop the quarrel.

C2 noun /ˌɪnkrʌˈsteɪʃən/

incrustation

硬化層

Meaning

a crust or hard coating formed on the surface of something

Example

The old pipes were blocked due to heavy incrustation of minerals.

古いパイプは鉱物の重い硬化層によって詰まっていました。

C2 noun /ɪmˌprɒb.əˈbɪl.ə.ti/

Improbability

不確実性

Meaning

the quality or state of being improbable; unlikely to be true or to happen

Example

The improbability of winning the lottery twice didn't stop her from buying tickets.

ロトで二回連続で当選する可能性の低さは、彼女がチケットを買うのを止めませんでした。

C2 noun /ˌɪnjuːˈɛndəʊ/

innuendo

暗示

Meaning

An allusive or oblique remark or hint, typically a suggestive or disparaging one.

Example

The manager's innuendo was directed towards his competitor.

マネージャーの暗示は競争相手に向けられていました。

C2 adjective ˌɪm.pəˈtɜː.bə.bəl

imperturbable

冷静沈着

Meaning

Unable to be upset or excited; not easily disturbed.

Example

His imperturbable nature made him a great leader.

彼の冷静沈着な性格は、彼を偉大なリーダーにした。

C2 adjective /ɪmˈprɒvɪdənt/

improvident

先見の明がない

Meaning

Not having or showing foresight; spending wastefully or without thought for the future.

Example

His improvident habits left him with no savings.

彼の先見の明がない習慣は、貯金がないまま彼を残した。

C2 verb /ˌɪntərˈmɪt/

intermit

中断する

Meaning

To suspend or stop for a time; to pause intermittently.

Example

The rain would intermit and then start again.

雨は中断し、再び始まる。

C2 noun /ˈɪn.tɪ.ɡreɪ.tɪv dɪˈpləʊ.mə.si/

integrative diplomacy

統合的外交

Meaning

A diplomatic approach that seeks to combine or coordinate different elements, interests, or parties into a unified whole.

Example

Integrative diplomacy strengthens alliances.

統合的外交は同盟を強化する。

C2 adjective /ɪnˈkoʊətɪv/

inchoative

初期の

Meaning

relating to the beginning of something; in an initial stage

Example

The poet used inchoative expressions to depict the dawn of creation.

詩人は創造の夜明けを描くために初期の表現を使いました。

C2 noun /ˌɪntərˈsɛsər/

intercessor

仲介者

Meaning

a person who intervenes or pleads on behalf of another

Example

He acted as an intercessor to resolve the conflict between the two families.

彼は二つの家族間の対立を解決するために仲介者として行動しました。

C2 verb /ˌɪmpɔːrˈtuːn/

importune

しつこく頼む

Meaning

To ask someone persistently or pressingly for something

Example

The child importuned his mother for a new toy.

その子供は新しいおもちゃを欲しがって母親にしつこく頼んだ。

C2 adjective /ɪnˈdjuːbɪtəbl/

indubitable

疑う余地がない

Meaning

Impossible to doubt; unquestionable.

Example

It is indubitable that hard work leads to success.

努力すれば成功に繋がることは疑う余地がない。

C2 verb /ˌɪnkəˈpæsɪteɪt/

incapacitate

無力化する

Meaning

to deprive someone or something of the ability or strength to function

Example

The severe injury incapacitated the player for the rest of the season.

その重傷はプレーヤーをシーズンの残りの期間無力化させた。

C2 noun /ˈɪl.i.æd/

iliad

イリアス

Meaning

An ancient Greek epic poem attributed to Homer, describing the events of the Trojan War.

Example

Students studied the Iliad to understand Greek mythology and heroism.

学生たちはイリアスを学び、ギリシャ神話と英雄主義を理解しました。

C2 noun /ˈaɪ.kɒn/

ikon

宗教的な画像やシンボル

Meaning

A religious image or symbol, especially in the Eastern Orthodox Church.

Example

The church displayed a beautifully painted ikon of the Virgin Mary.

教会は美しく描かれた聖母マリアのアイコンを展示しました。

C2 noun /ˌɪn.trəˈɡreʃ.ən/

introgression

遺伝子流入

Meaning

The transfer of genetic information from one species to another through repeated backcrossing.

Example

Introgression plays a significant role in plant breeding.

イントログレッションは植物育種において重要な役割を果たします。

C2 adjective /ɪnhɑːrˈmoʊniəs/

Inharmonious

不協和音

Meaning

lacking harmony; discordant in sound; not in tune

Example

The inharmonious sounds from the broken piano made everyone cover their ears.

壊れたピアノからの不協和音がみんなを耳をふさがせました。

C2 noun /ɪmˈbroʊlioʊ/

imbroglio

困惑

Meaning

An extremely confused, complicated, or embarrassing situation.

Example

The political imbroglio lasted for months without resolution.

政治的な困惑は数ヶ月間解決なしで続きました。

C2 noun /ɪnˈtɛɡ.jʊ.mənt/

integument

外皮

Meaning

A natural outer covering, such as skin, shell, or rind.

Example

The snake sheds its integument as it grows.

ヘビは成長するにつれて外皮を脱ぎます。

C2 verb /ɪnˈveɪ/

inveigh

激しく批判する

Meaning

To speak or write about something with great hostility and criticism.

Example

He inveighed against the corruption in government.

彼は政府の腐敗に対して激しく批判した。

C2 noun /ˈɪndələns/

indolence

怠惰

Meaning

Avoidance of activity or exertion; laziness.

Example

His indolence kept him from finishing the project on time.

彼の怠惰は彼が時間通りにプロジェクトを完成させるのを妨げました。

C2 noun /ɪˈrɛvərəns/

irreverence

不敬

Meaning

a lack of respect for people or things that are generally taken seriously

Example

His jokes about religion showed irreverence to the sacred traditions.

宗教についての彼の冗談は、神聖な伝統に対する不敬を示していました。

C2 adjective /ˌɪɡ.nəˈmɪn.i.əs/

ignominious

不名誉な

Meaning

Marked by shame, disgrace, or humiliation.

Example

The team suffered an ignominious defeat in the finals.

チームは決勝で不名誉な敗北を喫した。

C2 adjective /ˌɪnfəˈlɪsɪtəs/

infelicitous

不適切な

Meaning

not suitable or well chosen; awkward or unfortunate

Example

His infelicitous remark ruined the atmosphere of the meeting.

彼の不適切な発言は会議の雰囲気を台無しにしました。

C2 adjective /ɪmˈprɛɡnəbl̩/

impregnable

攻略不可能

Meaning

Unable to be captured, broken into, or defeated.

Example

The fortress was considered impregnable by the enemy.

その要塞は敵によって攻略不可能と見なされていました。

C2 adjective /ɪnˈtɛsteɪt/

intestate

遺言なしで死亡

Meaning

Having died without leaving a valid will.

Example

She died intestate, so her assets were distributed by law.

彼女は遺言なしで死亡したため、財産は法に従って分配されました。