B1 noun /ɪnˈɡriːdiənt/

ingredient

材料

Meaning

A component part or element of something, especially in a recipe.

Example

Flour is a key ingredient in baking bread.

小麦粉はパン作りにおける重要な材料です。

C2 adjective /sɪər/

sere

枯れた

Meaning

Dry or withered, especially vegetation.

Example

The sere leaves crumbled under his feet.

枯れた葉が彼の足元で崩れた。

A2 noun /piˈænoʊ/

Piano

ピアノ

Meaning

a large keyboard musical instrument with black and white keys that produces sound by striking strings with hammers

Example

The little girl practiced piano for one hour every day.

その小さな女の子は毎日1時間、ピアノを練習した。

B2 verb /ɪmˈbɑːrkɪŋ/

embarking

旅行を始める

Meaning

Beginning a journey or enterprise.

Example

The group is embarking on a long journey.

グループは長い旅行を始めるところです。

C2 adjective/noun /ˌhaɪərəˈɡlɪfɪk/

hieroglyphic

ヒエログリフ的

Meaning

Relating to or written in hieroglyphs; symbols or writing that is difficult to understand.

Example

The archaeologists studied the hieroglyphic inscriptions carefully.

考古学者たちはヒエログリフ的な碑文を慎重に研究した。

C2 noun prəˈklɪv.ə.ti

proclivity

傾向

Meaning

A tendency to choose or do something regularly; an inclination or predisposition toward a particular thing.

Example

She has a proclivity for learning new languages.

彼女は新しい言語を学ぶ傾向があります。

A2 noun /ˈɒf.ɪs/

office

オフィス

Meaning

a room or building where people work, usually at desks

Example

She left the office early to attend a family event.

彼女は家族のイベントに出席するために早くオフィスを出ました。

C2 verb /ˈhɑːrpɪŋ/

harping

繰り返し不満を言う

Meaning

continuously talking or complaining about something in a tiresome way

Example

She kept harping on about the mistakes I made.

彼女は私が犯した間違いについて繰り返し不満を言っていました。

C1 noun /tɪˈmɪdəti/

timidity

内気

Meaning

lack of courage or self-confidence

Example

His timidity kept him from speaking up during the meeting.

彼の内気さは会議で話すことを妨げた。

C2 adjective /ˈslɪpʃɒd/

slipshod

おおざっぱな, いい加減な

Meaning

done in a careless, sloppy, or untidy way

Example

The project failed due to slipshod planning.

計画が雑だったため、プロジェクトは失敗した。

B1 verb /kənˈvɪns/

convince

納得させる

Meaning

to make someone believe or feel certain about something

Example

She convinced him to attend the meeting.

彼女は彼に会議に参加するように納得させた。

B2 adjective /ˈed.ɪ.bəl/

Edible

食べられる

Meaning

safe to eat; suitable for consumption

Example

Only edible mushrooms should be used in cooking.

料理には食べられるキノコのみを使用してください。

B2 noun, adjective /hjuːˌmænɪˈtɛəriən/

humanitarian

人道主義者

Meaning

A person who seeks to promote human welfare, or something relating to human welfare and compassion.

Example

The organization provides humanitarian aid to disaster victims.

その組織は災害の被害者に人道的支援を提供します。

C1 noun /ˈtrɛʒərər/

treasurer

財務担当者

Meaning

a person responsible for managing the financial affairs of an organization

Example

The treasurer presented the annual financial report.

財務担当者は年次の財務報告書を提出しました。

C2 verb /ˈpɜːrdʒər/

perjure

偽証する

Meaning

To knowingly tell a lie in a court of law after swearing to tell the truth.

Example

He was accused of trying to perjure himself during the trial.

彼は裁判中に偽証しようとしたとして告発されました。

B1 adjective /səˈpəʊzd/

supposed

仮定された

Meaning

generally believed or assumed, but not necessarily true

Example

This is the supposed solution to the problem.

これは問題の仮定された解決策です。

A2 adjective /pəˈlaɪt/

Polite

礼儀正しい; 尊敬すべき; 丁寧

Meaning

having good manners; respectful; courteous

Example

He was very polite and respectful to everyone.

彼は誰に対しても非常に礼儀正しく、尊敬していました。

B2 noun /ˈspætʃ.ʊ.lə/

Spatula

スパチュラ

Meaning

a kitchen utensil with a flat, flexible blade used for mixing, spreading, or lifting food

Example

I used a spatula to flip the pancakes in the pan.

私はフライパンでパンケーキをひっくり返すためにスパチュラを使いました。

A2 adverb /ˈbædli/

badly

悪く

Meaning

in a way that is not good; poorly or severely

Example

He performed badly in the exam.

彼は試験でひどい成績を取った。

C1 noun ˌdjʊə.rəˈbɪl.ə.ti

durability

耐久性

Meaning

The ability to withstand wear, pressure, or damage; hard-wearing.

Example

The durability of materials affects performance.

素材の耐久性はパフォーマンスに影響を与えます。

B2 adjective /ˈʌt.moʊst/

Utmost

最大の; 極限

Meaning

greatest; most extreme; maximum possible

Example

She showed utmost care while handling the fragile items.

彼女は壊れやすいアイテムを扱うとき、最大の配慮を示しました。

B1 noun /ˈtʃæn.əl/

Channel

チャンネル; 水路; 手段;

Meaning

a television or radio station; a passage for water or other liquids; a means of communication

Example

The news channel provided live coverage of the important event.

ニュースチャンネルは重要なイベントのライブ放送を提供しました。

C2 noun /ˈhoʊl.stər/

holster

ホルスター

Meaning

A holder or case for carrying a gun, typically worn on a belt or shoulder.

Example

The sheriff kept his revolver in a leather holster.

保安官は自分のリボルバーを革製のホルスターに入れておいた。

B2 noun /mɪˈθɒlədʒi/

mythology

Meaning

A collection of myths, especially belonging to a particular culture or religion.

Example

Greek mythology is filled with stories of gods and heroes.

A2 adjective /dʌtʃ/

dutch

オランダの

Meaning

relating to the Netherlands, its people, or their language

Example

She enjoys Dutch paintings from the 17th century.

彼女は17世紀のオランダの絵画を楽しんでいます。

A1 noun /tʃeɪndʒ/

change

変化

Meaning

The act or instance of making or becoming different.

Example

Change is inevitable for growth.

成長のために変化は避けられない。

B2 noun /ʌnˈsɜːrtənti/

Uncertainty

不確実性; 疑念または確信の欠如

Meaning

the state of being uncertain; doubt or lack of sureness

Example

The uncertainty about the weather delayed our trip.

天気についての不確実性が私たちの旅行を遅らせた。

C2 verb /ˈpɒntɪfɪkeɪt/

pontificate

傲慢または教義的な方法で話すまたは行動する; 教皇として務める

Meaning

to speak or act in a pompous or dogmatic way; to officiate as a pontiff

Example

He pontificated on the importance of education for over an hour.

彼は1時間以上にわたり教育の重要性について傲慢に話しました。

B1 noun /ˈkɒntɪnənt/

continent

大陸

Meaning

one of the large landmasses on Earth such as Asia, Africa, or Europe

Example

Asia is the largest continent in the world.

アジアは世界で最も大きな大陸です。

A1 preposition /θruː/

through

通過

Meaning

moving in one side and out the other side of something

Example

The train passed through the tunnel.

列車はトンネルを通過しました。

C2 verb /pərˈlɔɪn/

purloin

盗む

Meaning

to steal something, often in a sneaky or dishonest way

Example

He tried to purloin a book from the library without being noticed.

彼は図書館から本を盗もうとしたが、気づかれなかった。

C1 noun /ˈweɪ.stɪdʒ/

Wastage

無駄遣い

Meaning

the action of using or expending something carelessly or without purpose

Example

The company reduced food wastage by implementing better inventory management.

会社はより良い在庫管理を導入することにより、食料の無駄遣いを減らしました。

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。

C1 adjective /ˈstɒdʒi/

stodgy

退屈な、時代遅れな

Meaning

Dull, uninspired, or old-fashioned; also heavy and hard to digest when referring to food.

Example

The lecture was so stodgy that many students struggled to stay awake.

その講義はあまりにも退屈で、多くの学生が目を覚ますのに苦労しました。

B2 adjective /boʊld/

Bold

大胆; 自信; 勇敢

Meaning

brave; confident; daring

Example

He made a bold decision to start his own business.

彼は自分のビジネスを始めるために大胆な決断を下しました。

C2 noun /ˈbroʊɡən/

brogan

重い靴

Meaning

A heavy, sturdy shoe, often made of leather.

Example

The farmer wore old brogans while working in the field.

農夫は畑で働いている間、古いブローガンを履いていました。

C1 noun /ˈmeɪhɛm/

mayhem

混乱

Meaning

Violent or extreme disorder; chaos and destruction.

Example

The protest turned into mayhem when the crowd clashed with the police.

抗議活動は群衆が警察と衝突したときに混乱に変わった。

C1 noun /ɪnˈkrəʊtʃmənt/

encroachment

侵害

Meaning

the act of gradually intruding or taking over someone’s rights, land, or space

Example

The villagers protested against the encroachment on their farmland.

村人たちは自分たちの農地への侵害に反対して抗議しました。

A2 adjective /ˈnæsti/

nasty

嫌な

Meaning

very unpleasant, unkind, or offensive

Example

He made a nasty comment about her dress.

彼は彼女のドレスについて嫌なコメントをしました。

B2 noun /ˈɔɪ.stər/

Oyster

オイスター

Meaning

a type of shellfish that can be eaten and sometimes contains pearls

Example

She ordered fresh oysters at the seafood restaurant.

彼女はシーフードレストランで新鮮なオイスターを注文しました。

B1 adjective /ˈɜːrbən/

urban

都市的な

Meaning

related to, characteristic of, or situated in a city or town

Example

Urban areas often have higher population density than rural areas.

都市部は、農村部よりも人口密度が高いことがよくあります。

C1 noun /fiːt/

feat

偉業

Meaning

an achievement that requires great courage, skill, or strength

Example

Climbing Mount Everest was a remarkable feat.

エベレスト山の登頂は素晴らしい偉業でした。

B2 adjective /ɪmˈpɜːrfɪkt/

imperfect

不完全

Meaning

Not perfect; having faults or flaws.

Example

The painting was beautiful despite being imperfect.

その絵は美しかったが、完璧ではなかった。

B1 noun /ˈkwaɪər/

choir

合唱団

Meaning

An organized group of singers, typically performing in church services or concerts.

Example

The choir sang beautifully during the ceremony.

式典中、合唱団は美しく歌いました。

B2 noun /kɒt/

Cot

コット

Meaning

a small bed, especially a portable one or one for a baby

Example

The baby sleeps peacefully in her cot.

赤ちゃんは彼女のコットで安らかに眠っています。

C2 verb /dɪˈdʒɛkt/

deject

落胆させる

Meaning

to make someone feel sad, depressed, or dispirited

Example

The news of his failure seemed to deject him deeply.

彼の失敗のニュースは彼を深く落胆させたようだ。

C1 noun /ˈʌndərˌwɜːrld/

underworld

アンダーワールド

Meaning

The criminal world of organized crime or the mythical world of the dead.

Example

The detective spent years studying the secrets of the underworld.

探偵はアンダーワールドの秘密を何年も研究していました。

C1 noun /kuːp/

coop

鶏や他の鳥のための小さな囲いまたは小屋

Meaning

a small enclosure or cage for chickens or other birds

Example

The farmer checked the chickens in the coop every morning.

農夫は毎朝小屋の中の鶏をチェックしていました。

B1 adverb /trəˈdɪʃənəli/

traditionally

伝統的に

Meaning

according to custom or long-established practice

Example

Bangladesh is traditionally known for its hospitality.

バングラデシュは伝統的にそのおもてなしで知られています。

C2 verb /aɪˈtɪnəˌreɪt/

itinerate

旅行する

Meaning

To travel from place to place, usually for the purpose of work or preaching.

Example

The missionary itinerated throughout the region to spread the message.

伝道師は地域を巡り、メッセージを広めました。

C1 verb /riːl/

reel

つまずく / 巻き取る

Meaning

to lose balance and stagger; to wind or spin something onto a reel

Example

He reeled backward after being punched.

彼は殴られた後、後ろに転んだ。

C1 adjective /ˌdɪfəˈrɛnʃəl/

differential

差別的

Meaning

Relating to or showing a difference; involving a distinction.

Example

There is a differential treatment between the two groups.

2つのグループ間に差別的な扱いがあります。

C1 noun /ˈpɛntəɡən/

pentagon

Meaning

A plane figure with five straight sides and five angles; also refers to the US Department of Defense building.

Example

The Pentagon is one of the most iconic government buildings in the United States.

A2 adverb /əˈbrɔːd/

Abroad

海外で

Meaning

in or to a foreign country

Example

She decided to study abroad for a year.

彼女は1年間海外で学ぶことを決めました。

B2 noun /ɪnˈdjʊə.rəns/

endurance

耐久力

Meaning

The fact or power of enduring an unpleasant or difficult process or situation without giving way.

Example

Running a marathon requires exceptional endurance.

マラソンを走るには卓越した耐久力が必要です。

B1 noun /ˈbeɪ.kɪŋ ˈsoʊ.də/

Baking Soda

ベーキングソーダ

Meaning

sodium bicarbonate used in cooking and baking as a leavening agent

Example

Add a teaspoon of baking soda to make the cake fluffy.

ケーキをふわふわにするためにベーキングソーダを小さじ1杯加えます。

B1 verb /ˈdekəreɪt/

decorate

飾る

Meaning

to make something look more attractive by adding ornaments

Example

We will decorate the room for the party.

パーティーのために部屋を飾ります。

B1 noun; gerund /ˈnɪtɪŋ/

knitting

編み物

Meaning

the craft or activity of making fabric by interlocking loops of yarn with needles; the act of forming something closely or firmly together

Example

She spends her evenings knitting scarves for her family.

彼女は家族のために夜に編み物をします。

C2 noun /ˈnoʊmənˌkleɪtʃər/

nomenclature

命名法

Meaning

A system of names or terms used in a particular science, art, or field.

Example

The chemical nomenclature can be difficult for beginners to understand.

化学的命名法は初心者には理解するのが難しい場合があります。

A2 noun /ˈpeɪntɪŋ/

painting

絵画

Meaning

a picture or design made using paint

Example

The painting on the wall was created by a famous artist.

壁の絵画は有名なアーティストによって作られました。

C1 noun /ˈpɪl.fər.ɪdʒ/

Pilferage

窃盗

Meaning

the theft of small amounts or items, especially from one's workplace

Example

The company installed cameras to prevent pilferage.

会社は窃盗を防ぐために監視カメラを設置した。

B1 verb প্রিভেন্টস

prevents

防ぐ

Meaning

To stop something from happening or arising.

Example

Bangladesh's warm climate prevents snowfall.

バングラデシュの温暖な気候は雪の降るのを防ぎます。

C1 adjective /pərˈsɛptɪv/

perceptive

幸せ

Meaning

Having or showing keen insight, understanding, or awareness.

Example

She is very perceptive and quickly notices when something is wrong.

彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、自分の幸せを隠せなかった。

C1 noun /mɔːrˈfɑːlədʒi/

morphology

形態学

Meaning

the study of the form and structure of things, especially in language and biology

Example

Morphology studies the structure of words and how they are formed.

形態学は、単語の構造とその形成方法を研究します。

C1 adjective /snaɪd/

snide

皮肉な

Meaning

mocking or insulting in an indirect way

Example

He couldn’t resist making a snide comment about her dress.

彼は彼女のドレスについて皮肉なコメントをするのをやめられなかった。

B2 adverb /ˈpɑrʃəli/

Partially

部分的に; 完全ではない;

Meaning

to some extent; not completely; incompletely

Example

The building was only partially destroyed in the fire.

その建物は火事で部分的に破壊されました。

C1 noun /ˈbɪɡətri/

bigotry

偏見

Meaning

Intolerance toward those who hold different opinions or lifestyles.

Example

Her bigotry prevented her from accepting people with different beliefs.

彼女の偏見は、異なる信念を持つ人々を受け入れることを妨げていた。

C1 adjective /ˈspel.baʊnd/

Spellbound

夢中; 魅了された

Meaning

completely fascinated and unable to move or think about anything else; enchanted

Example

The children sat spellbound as the magician performed his tricks.

子供たちは魔法使いが技を披露するのを夢中で見ていました。

B2 adjective /ɪˈmens/

Immense

巨大な; 膨大な; 非常に大きい

Meaning

extremely large or great; huge

Example

The immense mountain range stretched across the horizon.

その巨大な山脈は地平線を越えて広がっていました。

A2 noun /ˈkɪt.ən/

Kitten

子猫

Meaning

a young cat

Example

The little kitten loves to play with yarn balls.

小さな子猫は毛糸の玉で遊ぶのが大好きです。

B2 adjective /ˈruːθ.ləs/

Ruthless

無慈悲な; 残酷な; 情け容赦ない

Meaning

showing no pity or compassion; cruel; merciless

Example

The ruthless dictator showed no mercy to his enemies.

その無慈悲な独裁者は、彼の敵に対して一切の慈悲を示さなかった。

C1 noun /wæks ɡɔːrd/

Wax Gourd

ワックスゴード

Meaning

a large white or green gourd with waxy skin, commonly used in Asian cooking

Example

The wax gourd soup is very nutritious and helps with digestion.

ワックスゴードのスープは非常に栄養があり、消化を助けます。

B1 noun /ˈvaɪtəmɪn/

vitamin

ビタミン

Meaning

a natural substance needed by the body to stay healthy

Example

Fruits and vegetables are rich sources of vitamins.

果物や野菜はビタミンの豊富な源です。

A1 noun ˈfoʊtoʊz

Photos

写真

Meaning

Photographs; pictures taken with a camera.

Example

Adding photos to a family tree makes it more personal.

家系図に写真を追加すると、より個人的になります。

C1 noun dɪˈfleɪʃən

deflation

デフレーション

Meaning

Reduction of the general level of prices in an economy.

Example

Deflation often leads to decreased consumer spending.

デフレーションはしばしば消費者の支出を減少させる。

B1 adverb /ˈsel.dəm/

Seldom

めったにない

Meaning

not often; rarely; infrequently

Example

She seldom goes to the cinema.

彼女はめったに映画館に行きません。

C1 adjective /ˈsæljʊˌtɛri/

salutary

有益な

Meaning

Producing good effects; beneficial, especially after something unpleasant.

Example

The accident was a salutary reminder to drive carefully.

その事故は、慎重に運転することを思い出させる有益な教訓でした。

A2 adjective /θɪk/

Thick

厚い; 濃い;

Meaning

having a large distance between opposite sides; dense; not thin

Example

The book has thick pages and a heavy cover.

その本は厚いページと重いカバーがあります。

C2 adjective /ˈiːkwaɪn/

equine

馬に関連する

Meaning

Relating to or resembling a horse.

Example

The veterinarian specialized in equine medicine.

獣医は馬の医療に専門特化していました。

C1 adjective /ɡlaɪˈsiː.mɪk/

glycemic

グルコースに関連

Meaning

Relating to the presence of glucose in the blood and how foods affect blood sugar levels.

Example

High-glycemic foods cause a rapid increase in blood sugar.

高グリセミック食品は血糖値を急激に上昇させます。

A2 noun /ˈɡroʊ.sər.i/

grocery

食料品店

Meaning

A store that sells food and household supplies.

Example

She went to the grocery to buy vegetables.

彼女は野菜を買うために食料品店に行きました。

A2 noun/verb /ˈkɒntækt/

contact

接触

Meaning

Communication or connection with someone.

Example

You should contact your doctor if symptoms persist.

症状が続く場合は、医師にコンタクトを取るべきです。

B1 adverb /ˈlaɪk.li/

Likely

おそらく; 高い確率で

Meaning

probably; having a high probability of happening or being true

Example

It will likely rain tomorrow according to the weather forecast.

天気予報によると、明日はおそらく雨が降るでしょう。

A2 adjective, noun /ˈfeɪvərɪt/

favorite

お気に入り

Meaning

Preferred over all others; something or someone especially liked.

Example

Chocolate is my favorite ice cream flavor.

チョコレートは私のお気に入りのアイスクリームのフレーバーです。

B2 noun /mjuːl/

Mule

ラバ

Meaning

the offspring of a donkey and a horse, used as a working animal

Example

The farmer used a mule to carry heavy loads.

農夫は重い荷物を運ぶためにラバを使いました。

B1 verb /ˈɛstɪˌmeɪt/

estimate

見積もる

Meaning

To roughly calculate or judge the value, number, quantity, or extent of something.

Example

The engineer estimated the cost of the project at $5 million.

エンジニアはプロジェクトのコストを500万ドルと見積もりました。

C2 noun /ˈɪntərˌloʊpər/

interloper

干渉者

Meaning

A person who becomes involved in a situation or place where they are not wanted.

Example

He felt like an interloper at the private family gathering.

彼はプライベートな家族の集まりで干渉者のように感じた。

C2 noun /kɪln/

kiln

窯

Meaning

a furnace or oven for burning, baking, or drying, especially one for firing pottery or bricks

Example

The potter placed the clay pots into the kiln for firing.

陶芸家は粘土の壺を窯で焼くために置きました。

C1 adjective /ˈtɜːrbjələnt/

turbulent

動揺

Meaning

Characterized by conflict, disorder, or confusion; not stable or calm.

Example

The country went through a turbulent period of political change.

その国は政治的変革の動揺した時期を経ました。

B1 verb /səˈspɛkt/

suspect

疑う

Meaning

to believe that someone has done something wrong; to doubt or mistrust

Example

I suspect he is lying about his whereabouts.

彼が居場所について嘘をついていると思います。

C1 verb /dɪˈfaɪl/

defile

汚す

Meaning

to pollute, corrupt, or make dirty

Example

The river was defiled by industrial waste.

川は工業廃水によって汚された。

C1 verb /ˈɡræpəl/

grapple

格闘する, 取り組む

Meaning

to struggle or wrestle with something, often a problem or opponent

Example

The company is grappling with financial difficulties.

その会社は財務問題に取り組んでいます。

C2 noun /ˈwɔːrˌmʌŋɡər/

warmonger

戦争煽動者

Meaning

A person who advocates or promotes war or conflict.

Example

The leader was criticized as a warmonger by his opponents.

そのリーダーは、対立者から戦争煽動者として批判された。

B2 noun /ˌɪntəˈrʌpʃən/

interruption

中断

Meaning

the act of stopping or breaking the continuity of something; a pause caused by an external action

Example

The meeting was delayed due to an unexpected interruption.

予期しない中断のため会議は遅れた。

B2 noun /swiːt/

suite

スイート

Meaning

a set of rooms designated for one person's or family's use or for a particular purpose

Example

They stayed in the presidential suite at the hotel.

彼らはホテルの大統領スイートに宿泊していました。

C2 noun /ɪnˈtriːti/

entreaty

請願

Meaning

An earnest or humble request or plea.

Example

She made an entreaty for peace during the heated argument.

彼女は激しい議論の中で平和を求める請願をしました。

C1 adjective /rɪˈpʌl.sɪv/

Repulsive

嫌悪感を引き起こす; 不快な; 嫌悪を引き起こす

Meaning

extremely unpleasant; causing strong dislike or disgust

Example

The smell of rotten eggs was absolutely repulsive.

腐った卵の匂いは完全に嫌悪感を引き起こしました。

B2 adverb /ʌnˈfɛərli/

unfairly

不公平に

Meaning

In a manner that is not just, reasonable, or impartial

Example

He was treated unfairly by the committee.

彼は委員会によって不公平に扱われた。

B2 adjective /ʌnˈwɪl.ɪŋ/

Unwilling

嫌がる; したくない;

Meaning

not ready to do something; reluctant; not wanting to do

Example

He was unwilling to share his secret with anyone.

彼は誰にも自分の秘密を共有することを望まなかった。

A1 noun/verb /eɪdʒ/

age

年齢

Meaning

The length of time that a person has lived; to grow older.

Example

She asked his age politely.

彼女は彼の年齢を丁寧に尋ねました。

C2 verb /dɪˈnɒmɪˌneɪt/

denominate

命名する

Meaning

to give a name or designation to something

Example

The currency was denominated in dollars.

その通貨はドルで denominated されました。

A2 verb /ˌdɪsəˈpɪər/

disappear

消える

Meaning

to cease to be visible; to vanish

Example

The magician made the rabbit disappear.

マジシャンはウサギを消した。

C1 verb /siːp/

seep

しみ出す

Meaning

to flow or leak slowly through small openings or pores

Example

Water began to seep through the cracks in the wall.

水が壁のひび割れからしみ出し始めました。

C1 adjective /ˌʌnsəˈfɪstɪˌkeɪtɪd/

unsophisticated

未洗練

Meaning

Lacking worldly experience, refinement, or complexity.

Example

The villagers led an unsophisticated but happy life.

村人たちは未洗練だが、幸せな生活を送っていた。

B2 adverb /ˌælfəˈbɛtɪkli/

alphabetically

アルファベット順に

Meaning

in the order of the letters of the alphabet

Example

The names are listed alphabetically in the register.

名前は登録簿にアルファベット順に並んでいます。

A2 noun /kɪŋ/

King

王

Meaning

the male ruler of an independent state, especially one who inherits the position by right of birth

Example

The king ruled the country with wisdom and fairness.

王は知恵と公正で国を治めました。

B2 noun /ˈwɜːrʃɪp/

Worship

礼拝

Meaning

the feeling or expression of reverence and adoration for a deity; religious devotion and practice

Example

They gather every Sunday for worship.

彼らは毎週日曜日に礼拝のために集まります。

C1 verb /dɪsˈbænd/

disband

解散する

Meaning

to break up and stop functioning as a group or organization

Example

The club decided to disband after twenty years of activity.

クラブは20年の活動後に解散することを決定した。

B1 noun /ˈtʃær.ɪ.ti/

Charity

チャリティ; 寛大さ; 利他主義

Meaning

the voluntary giving of help to those in need; kindness and tolerance in judging others

Example

The wealthy businessman donated millions to charity for education.

裕福な実業家は教育のためにチャリティに何百万も寄付しました。

C1 adjective /ˈpleɪntɪv/

plaintive

悲しげな, 哀れな

Meaning

expressing sadness or sorrow

Example

He raised a plaintive cry for help.

彼は助けを求めて哀願するような叫びを上げた。

C2 adjective /ˌdaɪəˈlɛktɪkəl/

dialectical

弁証法的

Meaning

Relating to the logical discussion of ideas and opinions.

Example

She took a dialectical approach to solve the complex issue.

彼女は複雑な問題を解決するために弁証法的なアプローチを取りました。

C1 noun /sɔːd fɪʃ/

Sword fish

メカジキ

Meaning

A large marine fish with an elongated bill resembling a sword

Example

The swordfish can swim at speeds up to 60 mph.

メカジキは時速60マイルで泳ぐことができます。

C2 adjective /ˈɡloʊboʊs/

globose

球形の

Meaning

Spherical or nearly spherical in shape.

Example

The cactus has large globose fruits.

サボテンには大きな球形の果物があります。

B2 verb /sɔːr/

soar

高く飛ぶ / 急増する

Meaning

to fly or rise high in the air; to increase rapidly or dramatically

Example

The eagle soared high above the mountains.

ワシは山々の上を高く飛びました。

C2 noun /ˈdʒaɪər/

gyre

渦, 円形海洋流

Meaning

A circular or spiral motion or form, especially a giant circular oceanic surface current.

Example

The Great Pacific Garbage Patch is trapped in a gyre.

太平洋のゴミの大きな塊は渦に閉じ込められています。

B2 adjective /ˈrɪski/

risky

Meaning

Involving the possibility of danger, harm, or loss

Example

Investing in that startup is risky but could bring high rewards.

B2 adjective /ɪˈlæs.tɪk/

Elastic

弾力性

Meaning

able to stretch and return to original shape; flexible; adaptable

Example

The elastic band can stretch and return to its original shape.

弾力性のあるバンドは伸びて元の形に戻ります。

C2 noun /red ˌəʊ.liˈæn.dər/

Red oleander

赤いオリンダー

Meaning

a poisonous flowering shrub with bright red or pink flowers

Example

The red oleander blooms throughout the summer months.

赤いオリンダーは夏の数ヶ月間咲きます。

B2 adjective kəˈlɛktɪv

collective

集団的

Meaning

Done by people acting as a group; shared by all members of a group.

Example

Victory Day represents our collective pride.

勝利の日は私たちの集団的誇りを象徴しています。

B1 noun /ˈrɛzɪdəns/

residence

レジデンス

Meaning

a place where someone lives; a home or dwelling

Example

He recently moved to a new residence near the city center.

彼は最近、市内中心部近くの新しいレジデンスに引っ越しました。

C1 noun /ˈmʌs.tərd siːdz/

Mustard seeds

マスタードシード

Meaning

small round seeds from the mustard plant, used as a spice and for making mustard condiment

Example

Mustard seeds are often tempered in hot oil to release their nutty flavor before adding to dishes.

マスタードシードは、料理に加える前に、そのナッツのような風味を引き出すために熱い油で炒められることがよくあります。