C2 noun /ˈɪndɪkənt/

indicant

指標

Meaning

Something that indicates or points to a fact or condition.

Example

High fever is often an indicant of infection.

高熱はしばしば感染の指標となります。

C1 noun /ˈhɒl.ə.kɔːst/

holocaust

ホロコースト

Meaning

A large-scale destruction, especially by fire; historically, the genocide of Jews during World War II.

Example

Millions of people perished during the Holocaust.

ホロコースト中に何百万もの人々が命を落としました。

B2 adjective /fɪərs/

Fierce

激しい; 攻撃的; 強い感情や決意を示す

Meaning

violent; aggressive; showing strong feeling or determination

Example

The fierce storm destroyed many houses in the village.

激しい嵐が村の多くの家を壊しました。

C2 noun /ˈlæsi/

lassie

小さな女の子

Meaning

a young girl (informal, mainly Scottish)

Example

The old man greeted the little lassie warmly.

老人は小さな女の子を温かく迎えました。

C1 noun /ˈɡreɪdiənt/

gradient

傾斜

Meaning

A gradual slope, or the degree of inclination of a surface.

Example

The cyclist struggled up the steep gradient of the hill.

サイクリストは急な傾斜の坂を上るのに苦労していた。

C2 adjective /ˈfɒksi/

foxy

ずるい

Meaning

Clever, cunning, or attractive.

Example

He came up with a foxy plan to win the game.

彼はゲームに勝つためにずるい計画を思いついた。

B1 noun /ˈfiːdbæk/

feedback

フィードバック

Meaning

information or opinions about how well someone is doing something

Example

She asked her teacher for feedback on her essay.

彼女はエッセイについて先生にフィードバックを求めました。

B1 adjective /ɪˈsɛnʃəl/

essential

必要不可欠

Meaning

Absolutely necessary; extremely important.

Example

Water is essential for life.

水は生命にとって必要不可欠です。

C1 noun /ˈɔːnɪŋ/

awning

オーニング

Meaning

a sheet of canvas or material stretched on a frame to shelter a place from the sun or rain

Example

We sat under the awning to avoid the heavy rain.

私たちは大雨を避けるためにオーニングの下に座っていました。

C1 noun /ˈfɪʃ.ər/

fissure

ひび割れ

Meaning

a long, narrow opening or crack in a surface or object

Example

The earthquake caused a deep fissure in the road.

地震によって道路に深いひび割れができました。

C1 adjective /kwɪər/

Queer

奇妙な; 異常な; 特異な

Meaning

strange; unusual; peculiar; odd

Example

The old house had a queer atmosphere that made visitors uncomfortable.

古い家は奇妙な雰囲気があり、訪問者を不快にさせました。

B1 noun ˌɪndɪˈpendəns

independence

独立

Meaning

The fact or state of being independent; freedom from outside control; not being subject to another's authority.

Example

Independence inspired the movement.

独立は運動を刺激した。

C1 adjective /ɪkˈspænsɪv/

expansive

広範囲な

Meaning

covering a wide area or having a wide range of ideas or emotions

Example

They enjoyed the expansive view from the hilltop.

彼らは丘の頂上からの広範囲な景色を楽しんだ。

C2 noun /ˈmoʊlər/

molar

臼歯

Meaning

A large tooth at the back of the mouth used for grinding food.

Example

The dentist had to extract his wisdom molar.

歯科医は彼の親知らずを抜かなければなりませんでした。

B2 verb /əˈstɒnɪʃ/

astonish

驚かせる

Meaning

to surprise someone greatly; to fill with sudden wonder or amazement

Example

The magician’s final trick astonished the entire audience.

そのマジシャンの最後のトリックは観客全員を驚かせた。

A2 noun /ˈkʌl.tʃər/

Culture

文化

Meaning

the arts and other manifestations of human intellectual achievement; the customs and beliefs of a particular society

Example

Learning about different cultures helps us understand and appreciate diversity.

異なる文化について学ぶことは、多様性を理解し、評価するのに役立ちます。

C2 verb /ˈæsəneɪt/

assonate

韻を踏む

Meaning

To correspond or agree in sound, especially by vowel sounds; to rhyme approximately.

Example

The lines assonate beautifully, giving the song a unique flow.

その行は美しく韻を踏んでおり、歌に独特の流れを与えています。

C1 adjective /ˈbuːzi/

boozy

酒気帯びた

Meaning

containing or involving a lot of alcohol; slightly drunk from alcohol

Example

The party became boozy as the night went on.

夜が更けるにつれて、パーティーは酒気帯びてきた。

B2 verb, noun /ʃeɪv/

shave

髭を剃る

Meaning

To remove hair from the body, typically using a razor; the act of removing hair

Example

He likes to shave every morning before work.

彼は毎朝仕事の前に髭を剃るのが好きです。

C2 noun /noʊl koʊl/

Knol khol

カリフラワー

Meaning

round bulbous vegetable from cabbage family with pale green color and mild taste

Example

Knol khol can be eaten raw in salads or cooked in curries.

カリフラワーはサラダで生で食べることも、カレーにしても美味しいです。

C1 adjective /kənˈvɜːrdʒənt/

convergent

収束する

Meaning

tending to move toward a common point or result

Example

The two rivers have a convergent path before entering the lake.

2つの川は湖に入る前に収束する道を持っています。

C1 adjective /ˌɪndɪˈskraɪbəbəl/

Indescribable

言葉では表現できない

Meaning

impossible to describe or express in words; beyond description

Example

The beauty of the sunset was indescribable.

夕日の美しさは言葉では表現できないほどでした。

A1 noun /kɑːr/

Car

車

Meaning

a four-wheeled motor vehicle used for transportation

Example

I drive my car to work every day.

私は毎日車で仕事に行きます。

C2 adjective /ˈslæp.dæʃ/

slapdash

ぞんざい

Meaning

done too quickly and carelessly; hasty and careless

Example

The report was written in a slapdash manner, full of errors.

レポートはぞんざいに書かれており、間違いだらけだった。

A2 adjective /skɛrd/

scared

怖がっている

Meaning

feeling afraid or worried

Example

She was scared of the dark.

彼女は暗闇を怖がっていた。

C1 noun /ˌsʌb.stɪˈtjuː.ʃən/

substitution

交換

Meaning

the action of replacing someone or something with another

Example

The substitution of the old system with the new one was difficult.

古いシステムを新しいシステムに置き換えることは難しかった。

B2 noun /krɑk pɑt/

Crock pot

スロークッカー

Meaning

an electric cooking pot that cooks food slowly at low temperatures

Example

I put the chicken and vegetables in the crock pot before going to work.

仕事に行く前にチキンと野菜をスロークッカーに入れました。

C1 verb /ˈdræm.ə.taɪz/

dramatize

ドラマ化する

Meaning

to present a story in a dramatic way, or to exaggerate something

Example

The novel was dramatized into a popular TV series.

その小説は人気のテレビシリーズにドラマタイズされました。

C1 noun /ˌɪnflɛksɪˈbɪlɪti/

inflexibility

柔軟性の欠如

Meaning

the quality of being rigid or unwilling to change; lack of adaptability

Example

The inflexibility of the rules caused unnecessary delays.

規則の柔軟性の欠如が不要な遅れを引き起こした。

C1 noun ˌnæʃ.ən.ə.laɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

nationalization

国有化

Meaning

The process of a government taking control of private property or industry.

Example

The nationalization of banks was aimed at stabilizing the economy.

銀行の国有化は経済の安定を目指して行われました。

B1 noun /weɪdʒ/

Wage

賃金; 給料;

Meaning

money paid to someone for work, especially for work done by the hour or day

Example

The company increased the minimum wage for all workers.

会社はすべての労働者の最低賃金を引き上げました。

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.

C1 noun /peɪˈiː/

payee

受取人

Meaning

A person to whom money is paid or is to be paid.

Example

The payee must sign the check before cashing it.

受取人は小切手を現金化する前に署名する必要があります。

B2 adjective /hɑːrˈmoʊ.ni.əs/

harmonious

調和の取れた, 一貫した, 統一された

Meaning

Characterized by agreement or concord; forming a pleasing or consistent whole.

Example

A harmonious work environment boosts productivity.

調和の取れた職場環境は生産性を高めます。

B2 noun /ˈen.tə.praɪz/

Enterprise

企業、特に大胆で複雑なプロジェクト

Meaning

a project or undertaking, especially a bold or complex one

Example

The space exploration enterprise required years of planning and preparation.

宇宙探査企業には何年もの計画と準備が必要でした。

C1 noun /kənˈfɔːrməns/

conformance

適合性

Meaning

The act of conforming to a rule, standard, or law.

Example

The product was tested for conformance with safety standards.

製品は安全基準に対する適合性がテストされました。

B2 noun /ˈmɪs.tʃɪf/

Mischief

いたずら

Meaning

Playful behavior that causes minor trouble or annoyance but is not meant to cause serious harm

Example

The children were full of mischief during the summer holidays.

子供たちは夏休み中、いたずらでいっぱいでした。

B1 adjective /ɡrænd/

Grand

壮大; 素晴らしい; 優れた;

Meaning

impressive; magnificent; excellent;

Example

The grand palace impressed all the visitors.

その壮大な宮殿は全ての訪問者を感動させました。

C2 adverb /əˈsʌndər/

asunder

バラバラに

Meaning

into separate parts; apart

Example

The ancient empire was torn asunder by war.

古代の帝国は戦争でバラバラにされてしまった。

C1 adjective /ˈkɔːʃənˌɛri/

cautionary

警告的な

Meaning

serving as a warning; intended to prevent problems or mistakes by giving advice or examples

Example

The report offers a cautionary message about unchecked spending.

その報告書は無計画な支出について警告的なメッセージを示している。

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。

C1 adjective ˈpɪv.ə.təl

pivotal

重要な

Meaning

Of crucial importance in relation to the development or success of something else.

Example

Renewable energy plays a pivotal role in sustainability.

再生可能エネルギーは持続可能性において重要な役割を果たしています。

C1 verb /pərˈsɑːnɪfaɪ/

personify

幸福

Meaning

To represent or embody a quality, idea, or concept in human form.

Example

She personifies kindness and generosity.

彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、幸せを隠せなかった。

C2 adjective /daɪˈvɜːrtɪbəl/

divertible

転用可能な

Meaning

capable of being turned aside or redirected

Example

Funds from the budget are not legally divertible.

予算からの資金は合法的に転用できません。

C2 adjective /rɪˈfjuː.tə.bəl/

Refutable

反証可能

Meaning

capable of being proven wrong or false; able to be disproved

Example

His theory was refutable because it could be tested experimentally.

彼の理論は実験的にテストできるので反証可能でした。

C2 adjective /traɪˈɛniəl/

triennial

三年ごとの

Meaning

Occurring once every three years.

Example

The art festival is a triennial event in the city.

アートフェスティバルはこの都市の三年ごとのイベントです。

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, adjective /ˌtætərdɪˈmeɪliən/

tatterdemalion

ぼろぼろの服を着た人

Meaning

A person dressed in ragged clothes; ragged or dilapidated in appearance.

Example

A tatterdemalion wandered the streets in search of food.

タッターデマリオンは食べ物を探して通りを歩いていました。

B2 noun /ˈɡreɪv.jɑːrd/

Graveyard

墓地

Meaning

an area of land set aside for burial of the dead; a cemetery

Example

The old graveyard near the church dates back to the 18th century.

教会近くの古い墓地は18世紀にさかのぼります。

B2 verb, noun, adjective /ˈɔːltərnət/ (adj, noun), /ˈɔːltərˌneɪt/ (verb)

alternate

交代、代替

Meaning

to occur in turn repeatedly; to take turns; also, a substitute or replacement

Example

The students alternate between online and offline classes.

学生たちはオンラインとオフラインのクラスを交互に受講します。

B1 noun ˈiːˌkɒm.ɜːrs

e-commerce

電子商取引

Meaning

The process of buying and selling goods or services through the internet.

Example

E-commerce has revolutionized the way people shop.

電子商取引は人々の買い物方法を革命的に変えました。

B2 noun /ˈdʒuːələr/

jeweller

宝石商

Meaning

a person who makes, repairs, or sells jewelry

Example

The jeweller crafted a beautiful gold ring.

その宝石商は美しい金の指輪を作った。

C1 adjective ˈsɛd(ə)ntəri

sedentary

座りっぱなしの

Meaning

Characterized by much sitting and little physical activity.

Example

A sedentary lifestyle can lead to numerous health problems.

座りっぱなしの生活は、多くの健康問題を引き起こす可能性がある。

C1 noun /skwɔːl/

squall

突風

Meaning

a sudden violent gust of wind, often accompanied by rain, snow, or sleet

Example

A sudden squall caught the sailors off guard.

突然の突風が船員たちを驚かせた。

B1 verb /hʊk/

hook

フック

Meaning

to catch with a hook; to fasten

Example

He hooked the fish successfully.

彼は成功裏に魚を釣り上げた。

C1 verb /ˈɒs.ɪ.leɪt/

oscillate

二つの点または状態の間で前後に動くまたは揺れる

Meaning

To swing or move back and forth between two points or states

Example

The stock market tends to oscillate during uncertain times.

株式市場は不確実な時期に振動しがちです。

B1 noun ˌkriː.eɪˈtɪv.ɪ.ti

creativity

創造性

Meaning

The ability to use imagination to produce original ideas or to make something new or imaginative.

Example

His creativity was evident in his artwork.

彼の創造力は彼の芸術作品に明らかでした。

C2 adjective, noun /pləˈbiːən/

plebian

一般的な、平民の

Meaning

alternate spelling of 'plebeian'; common or ordinary

Example

His tastes were rather plebian, favoring simple food and clothes.

彼の趣味はかなり一般的で、シンプルな食べ物と服を好んでいました。

B2 adjective /ˈθɔːtfəl/

thoughtful

思慮深い

Meaning

showing careful consideration or attention

Example

She gave a thoughtful response to every question asked.

彼女はすべての質問に対して思慮深い回答をしました。

C1 verb /əˈfɪks/

affix

貼り付ける / 取り付ける

Meaning

to attach or stick something firmly to another thing

Example

Please affix the stamp to the envelope.

切手を封筒に貼ってください。

C2 noun /ˈpɒsi/

posse

ギャング / 友達グループ

Meaning

A group of people, often friends or a group organized to support or enforce the law.

Example

He arrived at the party with his posse of friends.

彼は友達グループと一緒にパーティーに到着しました。

B2 noun /dɪsˈkʌmfərt/

discomfort

不快感

Meaning

A feeling of slight pain, unease, or awkwardness.

Example

She shifted in her chair due to discomfort in her back.

彼女は背中の不快感のために椅子で動きました。

C1 adjective /sɑːrˈdɒnɪk/

sardonic

幸福

Meaning

Grimly mocking or cynical.

Example

She gave him a sardonic smile after hearing his excuse.

彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、自分の幸福を隠すことができませんでした。

B2 noun /ˈpæs.taɪm/

Pastime

余暇

Meaning

an activity done regularly for enjoyment; a hobby or recreational activity

Example

Reading books is her favorite pastime during weekends.

読書は週末の彼女のお気に入りの余暇活動です。

C2 noun /juːˈdʒen.ɪks/

eugenics

優生学

Meaning

the study or practice of improving the genetic quality of the human population

Example

Eugenics has been criticized for its unethical applications in history.

優生学は歴史的にその非倫理的な応用について批判されてきました。

C1 noun /ɪnˈkɒmpɪtəns/

incompetence

無能

Meaning

Lack of ability, skill, or effectiveness in doing something.

Example

The project failed due to the manager’s incompetence.

プロジェクトはマネージャーの無能のため失敗しました。

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。

B1 noun /ˈkær.ə.væn/

Caravan

キャラバン

Meaning

a group of people traveling together, especially through desert areas

Example

The merchant caravan crossed the desert with camels carrying precious goods.

商人のキャラバンは、貴重な商品を運ぶラクダと共に砂漠を越えました。

B2 noun, verb /ˈriːteɪl/

retail

小売

Meaning

the sale of goods to the public in small quantities for use or consumption rather than for resale

Example

The company specializes in the retail of clothing and accessories.

この会社は衣類とアクセサリーの小売を専門としています。

A1 noun /hænd/

Hand

手

Meaning

the end part of a person's arm beyond the wrist, including the palm, fingers, and thumb

Example

He raised his hand to ask a question.

彼は質問をするために手を上げました。

B1 noun /ɡæp/

gap

ギャップ / 隙間

Meaning

An empty space or break between two objects or parts; a difference or disparity.

Example

There is a huge gap between the rich and the poor.

裕福な人々と貧しい人々の間には大きなギャップがあります。

C2 noun /ˈlɒdʒ.mənt/

lodgment

仮宿

Meaning

The act of lodging or a place of temporary stay; also a deposit of something.

Example

The soldiers found lodgment in the abandoned house.

兵士たちは廃屋で仮宿を見つけました。

B2 verb /ˌkoʊ.ɪnˈsaɪd/

coincide

一致する

Meaning

To occur at the same time or to be in agreement.

Example

The meeting coincided with her birthday.

会議は彼女の誕生日と一致しました。

C1 adjective /ˈɑːr.dənt/

Ardent

熱心な; 熱烈な; 情熱的な

Meaning

very enthusiastic; passionate; fervent

Example

She is an ardent supporter of environmental conservation.

彼女は環境保護の熱心な支持者です。

B2 verb /əˈlɛdʒ/

allege

主張する

Meaning

to claim or assert something, typically without proof

Example

The witness alleged that the man was at the crime scene.

証人はその男性が犯罪現場にいたと主張した。

C2 verb /ɪnˈsteɪt/

instate

任命する

Meaning

To set up in position, office, or authority.

Example

The board decided to instate her as the new director.

取締役会は彼女を新しいディレクターにインステイトすることを決定しました。

B2 noun /ˈbiː.təl/

Beetle

カブトムシ

Meaning

a hard-bodied insect with wing covers

Example

The black beetle scurried across the garden path.

黒いカブトムシが庭の道を走っていました。

B2 noun ˈsoʊʃəl rɪˌspɒnsəˈbɪləti

social responsibility

社会的責任

Meaning

The duty to act in ways that benefit society as a whole.

Example

Social responsibility should be part of the education curriculum.

社会的責任は教育課程の一部であるべきです。

B2 verb /bleɪz/

blaze

燃え上がる炎

Meaning

to burn brightly or powerfully

Example

The fire blazed for hours before it was brought under control.

火は何時間も燃え続け、制御下に置かれるまで続いた。

C2 noun /ˈɑːrbərɪˌkʌltʃər/

arboriculture

樹木栽培

Meaning

the cultivation and management of trees and shrubs

Example

He studied arboriculture to improve urban green spaces.

彼は都市の緑地を改善するために樹木栽培を学びました。

C2 noun /ˌæk.wiˈes.əns/

acquiescence

黙示的同意

Meaning

The reluctant acceptance of something without protest.

Example

His silent acquiescence to unfair rules was surprising.

不公平なルールへの彼の黙示的な同意は驚くべきものでした。

B2 noun /ɪˈliːt/ or /eɪˈliːt/

elite

エリート

Meaning

A select group that is superior in terms of ability or qualities.

Example

Only the elite were invited to the exclusive event.

エリートだけがその独占的なイベントに招待されました。

C2 noun /ˈeb.taɪd/

Ebb-tide

干潮

Meaning

the movement of the tide out to sea; a time when the sea level is falling

Example

During ebb-tide, we could walk further out on the beach.

干潮時には、ビーチでさらに遠くに歩けました。

B2 verb /ˈbɔɪkɑt/

boycott

ボイコットする

Meaning

to refuse to buy, use, or participate in something as a protest

Example

They decided to boycott the company's products.

彼らは会社の製品をボイコットすることに決めた。

C1 adjective /ˌsɛm.iˈæn.ju.əl/

semiannual

半年ごと

Meaning

Occurring twice a year; every six months.

Example

The company holds a semiannual meeting with all employees.

会社は6ヶ月ごとに全社員との会議を開きます。

C2 noun /sɪnˈtɪl.ə/

scintilla

小さな火花

Meaning

A tiny trace or spark of a specified quality or feeling.

Example

There wasn’t a scintilla of doubt in her mind.

彼女の心には疑いのひらめきもなかった。

C1 noun /ˈfæs.ɪt/

facet

側面, 部分, 特徴

Meaning

One of the many aspects or features of something; a particular part or element of something.

Example

Every facet of the project was carefully analyzed.

プロジェクトの各側面は慎重に分析されました。

C1 noun /brʌnt/

brunt

主な影響

Meaning

the worst part or main impact of something unpleasant

Example

The small town bore the brunt of the storm.

小さな町は嵐の主な影響を受けました。

C1 verb /mɪns/

mince

みじん切りにする

Meaning

to cut into very small pieces; to walk with short quick steps

Example

She minced the garlic for the recipe.

彼女はレシピのためにニンニクをみじん切りにした。

C2 adjective /ˈpɪrɪk/

pyrrhic

ピリック勝利

Meaning

A victory won at such a great cost that it is almost equivalent to defeat.

Example

The general declared the battle a pyrrhic victory due to heavy losses.

将軍は大きな損失のため、この戦いをピリック勝利と宣言した。

C2 adjective /ɪnˈɛksərəbl/

inexorable

避けられない

Meaning

Impossible to stop or prevent; relentless.

Example

The inexorable rise of technology is changing every aspect of life.

テクノロジーの避けられない上昇は、生活のすべての側面を変えています。

B2 noun /ˈməʊtərɪst/

motorist

自動車運転者

Meaning

a person who drives a motor vehicle, especially a car or motorcycle

Example

The motorist stopped to help after seeing the accident on the highway.

自動車運転者は事故を見て車を止め、助けました。

C1 noun /trɔːf/

trough

飼い葉桶、低点

Meaning

A long, narrow container from which animals eat or drink; also, a low point between waves or in business cycles.

Example

The cows drank water from the wooden trough.

牛は木製の飼い葉桶から水を飲みました。

C1 noun /ˈwɪndfɔːl/

windfall

思いがけない利益

Meaning

an unexpected piece of good fortune, typically a large amount of money

Example

The startup received a windfall when a major client paid for a full year in advance.

スタートアップは重要な顧客が1年分前払いした際に思いがけない利益を得ました。

C2 noun /ˈmɛtələ(r)dʒi/

metallurgy

冶金学

Meaning

The science and technology of metals, including their extraction from ores and their processing.

Example

Metallurgy plays a vital role in industrial development.

冶金学は産業の発展において重要な役割を果たします。

C1 adjective /ˈzɛsti/

zesty

スパイシー

Meaning

Having a strong, pleasant, and somewhat spicy flavor; full of energy and enthusiasm.

Example

The dish had a zesty flavor that everyone loved.

その料理は、みんなが好きなスパイシーな味がしました。

B2 adjective /ˈtrɒp.ɪ.kəl/

tropical

熱帯

Meaning

Relating to the tropics; characterized by hot and humid climate.

Example

The Amazon rainforest is home to many tropical species.

アマゾンの熱帯雨林は多くの熱帯種の生息地です。

C1 noun /ˈtɛknɪk/

technic

技術

Meaning

A method, skill, or art in a particular field, especially in the arts or sciences.

Example

The artist’s technic in watercolor impressed the judges.

水彩画のアーティストのテクニックは審査員に感銘を与えた。

B2 noun /dʒɔː/

Jaw

顎

Meaning

either of the two bones forming the framework of the mouth in most vertebrates

Example

She broke her jaw in the accident.

彼女は事故で顎を骨折した。

B2 noun /ˌvɛrɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

verification

確認

Meaning

The process of establishing the truth, accuracy, or validity of something.

Example

The bank requires verification of identity before opening an account.

銀行は口座を開設する前に身分確認を求めます。

B1 abbreviation /ˌaɪˈiː/

ie

すなわち

Meaning

That is to say; used to clarify or explain something more precisely.

Example

Many amphibians, i.e., frogs and salamanders, can live both in water and on land.

多くの両生類、すなわちカエルとサラマンダーは、水中と陸上の両方で生きることができます。

B1 noun /ˈmeɪkər/

maker

創造者

Meaning

a person or thing that makes or produces something

Example

He is a famous movie maker in Hollywood.

彼はハリウッドの有名な映画製作者です。

C1 noun, verb /tɪndʒ/

tinge

色や味の軽い加え方

Meaning

a slight added color, flavor, or feeling; to add a slight amount of color or quality

Example

Her voice was tinged with sadness.

彼女の声は悲しみでティンジドだった。

B2 noun /ˈpen neɪm/

Pen-name

ペンネーム

Meaning

a fictitious name used by an author instead of their real name; a pseudonym

Example

Mark Twain was the pen-name of Samuel Clemens.

マーク・トウェインはサミュエル・クレメンズのペンネームでした。

C2 noun /ˌviːələnsɛloʊ/

violoncello

チェロ

Meaning

The full name of the cello, a large string instrument played with a bow and held between the knees.

Example

He practiced the violoncello for hours each day.

彼は毎日何時間もビオロンチェロを練習しました。

C1 noun /ˈmelənkəli/

Melancholy

メランコリー; 思索的または優しい悲しみ

Meaning

A feeling of pensive sadness; thoughtful or gentle sadness

Example

A deep melancholy settled over him after reading the old letters.

古い手紙を読んだ後、彼は深いメランコリーに包まれました。

B2 adjective /ˈmɪd.əl.eɪdʒd/

Middle-aged

中年

Meaning

being of an age between young and old; typically between 40-60 years old

Example

The middle-aged man started a new career.

中年の男性が新しいキャリアを始めた。

C1 noun /kwɔːrˈtɛt/

quartet

カルテット

Meaning

A group of four people playing music or singing together.

Example

The string quartet performed beautifully at the concert.

弦楽四重奏団はコンサートで素晴らしい演奏をしました。

B1 noun /prəʊ/

pro

プロフェッショナル

Meaning

a professional, especially in sports; or a person who is in favor of something

Example

He plays tennis like a pro.

彼はプロのようにテニスをプレーします。

A2 adjective /ˈmærid/

Married

結婚している

Meaning

having a husband or wife

Example

She is married to a doctor.

彼女は医者と結婚しています。

B2 noun /ɡler/

Glare

怒りのこもった凝視; 強くてまぶしい光

Meaning

a fierce or angry stare; a strong and dazzling light

Example

The teacher's stern glare silenced the noisy students immediately.

先生の厳しい視線は、すぐに騒がしい学生たちを静めました。

C1 adjective /əbˈzɜːrvənt/

Observant

観察力のある

Meaning

quick to notice things; watchful; attentive

Example

The observant detective noticed every small detail at the crime scene.

観察力のある探偵は犯罪現場のあらゆる小さな詳細に気づきました。

C2 adjective /ɪˈræsɪbl/

irascible

怒りっぽい

Meaning

Easily angered; quick-tempered.

Example

His irascible nature often got him into trouble.

彼の怒りっぽい性格はよくトラブルを引き起こしていた。

B2 adverb /ˈsɛkʃuəli/

sexually

性的に

Meaning

in a way that relates to or involves sexual activity or feelings

Example

The film was considered too sexually explicit for young audiences.

その映画は若い観客には過度に性的に露骨だと見なされました。

B1 noun /ɪˌmædʒ.ɪˈneɪ.ʃən/

Imagination

想像力; 創造的思考

Meaning

the faculty or action of forming new ideas or images not present to the senses; creative thinking

Example

Children's imagination allows them to turn a cardboard box into a spaceship or castle.

子供たちのイマジネーションは、段ボール箱を宇宙船やお城に変えることを可能にします。

C1 verb /luːt/

loot

略奪する

Meaning

to steal goods, typically during war, riot, or chaos

Example

The rioters looted several shops during the protest.

抗議の間に暴動者たちはいくつかの店を略奪した。

C2 noun /ˌɔːskʌlˈteɪʃən/

auscultation

聴診

Meaning

The act of listening to internal sounds of the body, typically using a stethoscope.

Example

The doctor performed auscultation to check the patient’s lungs.

医者は患者の肺を調べるために聴診を行いました。

C2 adjective /ɪnˈsɪpɪd/

insipid

味気ない

Meaning

lacking flavor, interest, or excitement; dull

Example

The soup was insipid and needed more seasoning.

スープは味気なく、もっと調味料が必要でした。

A1 verb /læf/

laugh

笑う

Meaning

to make sounds and movements expressing happiness or amusement

Example

The joke made everyone laugh.

そのジョークでみんなが笑った。

C1 adjective /ˈtɛmpərəl/

temporal

世俗的な、時間的な

Meaning

Relating to worldly affairs or to time rather than spiritual matters.

Example

The monk gave up his temporal possessions to live a simple life.

僧侶は彼の世俗的な所有物を放棄して、簡素な生活を送りました。

C1 adjective /ɪˈmoʊbəl/

immobile

動けない

Meaning

unable to move or be moved

Example

After the accident, he was immobile for weeks.

事故の後、彼は数週間動けなかった。