B1 adverb /ɪˈnɪʃəli/

initially

最初に

Meaning

At the beginning; at first.

Example

Initially, he refused the offer but later accepted it.

最初に、彼はその提案を断ったが、後で受け入れた。

C2 noun /ˌser.əˈbreɪ.ʃən/

cerebration

思考

Meaning

the process of thinking or using the brain actively

Example

The lecture sparked intense cerebration among the students.

その講義は学生たちの間で激しい思考を引き起こした。

B1 noun /ədˈmɪʃ.ən/

Admission

入学; 受け入れ

Meaning

the process of entering or being allowed to enter a school or organization; accepting that something is true

Example

She gained admission to Harvard University.

彼女はハーバード大学に入学許可を得ました。

C1 noun /truːs/

truce

休戦

Meaning

An agreement between enemies or opponents to stop fighting for a certain time.

Example

The two countries agreed to a truce after weeks of intense fighting.

二国は数週間にわたる激しい戦闘の後、休戦に合意しました。

C2 adjective /ænˈhaɪdrəs/

anhydrous

Meaning

Containing no water.

Example

The chemist used anhydrous ammonia for the experiment.

B2 noun /dɪˈsep.ʃən/

Deception

欺瞞

Meaning

the action of deceiving someone; the state of being deceived

Example

The magician's deception amazed the audience with seemingly impossible tricks.

魔法使いの欺瞞は、観客を一見不可能なトリックで驚かせた。

C1 noun /ˈɪtʃ.i.nəs/

itchiness

かゆみ

Meaning

The quality or condition of feeling an irritating sensation on the skin that causes a desire to scratch.

Example

Eye itchiness often leads to rubbing.

目のかゆみはしばしば擦る原因となります。

C1 noun /ˌɪmpɔːrˈteɪʃən/

importation

輸入

Meaning

The act of bringing goods or services into a country from abroad

Example

The importation of luxury goods is strictly regulated.

高級品の輸入は厳しく規制されています。

C1 noun dɪˈtɜː.mɪ.nənt

determinant

決定的な要素

Meaning

A factor that decisively affects the nature or outcome of something.

Example

Education is a key determinant of success.

教育は成功の重要な決定的要素です。

C2 adjective /ˈrɛpərəbəl/

reparable

修理可能

Meaning

able to be repaired or fixed

Example

The damage to the car was serious but still reparable.

車の損傷は深刻だったが、それでも修理可能だった。

C2 verb /ɪnˈsɪnəˌreɪt/

incinerate

焼却する

Meaning

to burn something completely until it is reduced to ashes

Example

The city decided to incinerate the medical waste for safety.

その都市は安全のために医療廃棄物を焼却することを決定しました。

B2 verb /ˈbætər/

batter

繰り返し打つ

Meaning

To strike repeatedly with force.

Example

The waves battered the shoreline all night.

波が一晩中海岸を打ちました。

A2 noun /belt/

Belt

ベルト

Meaning

a strip of leather or cloth worn around the waist to support clothes or for decoration

Example

He tightened his belt before going for a run.

彼は走りに行く前にベルトを締めました。

A2 noun /sɔːs/

Sauce

ソース

Meaning

a liquid or semi-liquid substance served with food to add moisture and flavor

Example

She added tomato sauce to her pasta.

彼女はパスタにトマトソースを加えた。

C1 noun /dɪsˈsɜːrvɪs/

disservice

害

Meaning

A harmful action; something that does damage rather than help.

Example

Spreading false information is a disservice to the community.

偽の情報を広めることは、コミュニティに害を与えることです。

B1 adjective /ˈfæsɪneɪtɪŋ/

Fascinating

魅力的

Meaning

extremely interesting; captivating; enchanting

Example

The documentary about ocean life was fascinating.

海の生命に関するドキュメンタリーは魅力的だった。

C1 noun /prəˌlɪf.əˈreɪ.ʃən/

proliferation

急増

Meaning

Rapid increase in the number or amount of something; rapid multiplication or growth.

Example

The proliferation of malware is a growing concern.

マルウェアの急増は懸念事項です。

B2 noun /əˈreɪ/

array

配列、展示

Meaning

an impressive display or arrangement of things

Example

The shop displayed an array of colorful dresses.

ショップはカラフルなドレスの印象的な展示をしました。

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。

C1 noun /ˈpæd.ək/

paddock

馬やその他の動物のための囲い場

Meaning

a small enclosed field where horses or other animals are kept

Example

The horses were grazing in the paddock.

馬たちはパドックで草を食べていた。

C2 adjective /ɪnˈsɛptɪv/

inceptive

初期の

Meaning

Relating to or marking the beginning or initial stage of something.

Example

The inceptive phase of the project was marked by enthusiastic planning.

プロジェクトの開始段階は熱心な計画で特徴づけられました。

B1 adjective /ˈmæsɪv/

Massive

巨大な; 非常に大きい; サイズや量で巨大な

Meaning

extremely large; huge in size or amount

Example

The company made a massive profit this year.

その会社は今年、巨大な利益を上げました。

B2 verb /ˈvaɪbreɪt/

vibrate

振動する

Meaning

To move or cause to move continuously and rapidly back and forth.

Example

The phone began to vibrate on the table.

電話がテーブルの上で振動し始めました。

B2 adjective /ˌθiːəˈrɛtɪkl/

theoretical

理論的

Meaning

Concerned with or based on theory rather than practical application.

Example

The idea remains largely theoretical without real-world evidence.

そのアイデアは実際の証拠がなくても、主に理論的なものとして残ります。

C2 noun /ˌspoʊliˈeɪʃən/

spoliation

破壊

Meaning

The act of destroying or ruining something, often evidence or property.

Example

The court punished the company for the spoliation of evidence.

裁判所は証拠の破壊のために会社を罰しました。

C2 noun /ˈtælən/

talon

爪

Meaning

A claw, especially one belonging to a bird of prey.

Example

The eagle gripped the fish with its sharp talons.

ワシはその魚を鋭い爪で捕まえた。

C1 adjective /ˌpɜːrpənˈdɪkjələr/

perpendicular

垂直

Meaning

At an angle of 90 degrees to a given line, plane, or surface.

Example

The ladder was placed perpendicular to the ground for safety.

はしごは安全のために地面に対して垂直に配置されました。

B1 noun /nɛt/

net

網

Meaning

a piece of material made of threads or ropes woven together, used to catch or hold things

Example

The fisherman cast his net into the sea.

漁師は網を海に投げた。

C2 noun /ˈɛkwɪpɪdʒ/

equipage

装備またはアクセサリー付きの馬車

Meaning

Equipment or a carriage with its accessories.

Example

The nobleman arrived in a grand equipage.

貴族は豪華な馬車で到着しました。

C1 noun /ˈʌp.ʃɒt/

Upshot

結果; 結論

Meaning

the final result or outcome of a series of events; conclusion

Example

The upshot of the meeting was a decision to postpone the project.

会議の結果はプロジェクトの延期を決定することでした。

C1 adjective /ˌɪrɪˈspɛktɪv/

Irrespective

無視して; 問わず

Meaning

without taking something into account; regardless of

Example

All students will be treated equally, irrespective of their background.

すべての学生は、背景に関係なく平等に扱われます。

B1 adjective /ʌnˈʃʊr/

unsure

不確かな

Meaning

not certain or confident; feeling doubt

Example

She felt unsure about the decision.

彼女はその決定について不確かだった。

C1 verb /ɪˈroʊd/

erode

浸食

Meaning

to gradually wear away or destroy by natural forces such as water, wind, or chemical action

Example

The coastline has begun to erode due to constant waves.

海岸線は継続的な波のために浸食し始めた。

C2 adjective /ˈvɛdʒɪtəl/

vegetal

植物性の

Meaning

relating to or consisting of plants or vegetation

Example

The soup had a distinct vegetal flavor.

スープには独特の植物性の味がありました。

B2 adjective ˌkæt.əˈstrɑː.fɪk

catastrophic

破壊的, 壊滅的

Meaning

Involving or causing sudden great damage or suffering.

Example

Climate change has catastrophic consequences.

気候変動は破滅的な影響を及ぼします。

B1 noun /ˈkɒtən/

cotton

幸せ

Meaning

A soft white fibrous substance used to make cloth and thread.

Example

This shirt is made of pure cotton.

彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、自分の幸せを隠すことができませんでした。

C2 verb /ˈpjuːtrɪfaɪ/

putrefy

腐敗する

Meaning

to decay or rot, producing a foul smell

Example

The meat began to putrefy in the heat.

肉は熱で腐り始めました。

A2 noun /ɡreɪps/

Grapes

ぶどう

Meaning

small round fruits that grow in clusters on vines; used to make wine

Example

She bought a bunch of grapes from the market.

彼女は市場で一房のぶどうを買いました。

A1 adverb /bɪˈhaɪnd/

Behind

後ろ

Meaning

at the back of; following; lagging

Example

The car behind us was honking.

私たちの後ろの車はクラクションを鳴らしていました。

A2 verb /ˈprɒmɪs/

promise

約束する

Meaning

to assure someone that one will definitely do something; to give one's word

Example

I promise to help you with your homework.

私はあなたの宿題を手伝うと約束します。

B2 noun, verb /ˈædvɜːrt/

advert

Meaning

(noun) a notice or announcement in a public medium promoting a product, service, or event; (verb) to refer to something in speaking or writing

Example

The company placed an advert in the newspaper for the new position.

B1 preposition /ˈvɜːsəs/

versus

対

Meaning

against (in a competition or conflict)

Example

The team is playing versus their biggest rivals.

チームは最大のライバルと対戦しています。

C1 adjective /ˈrɛvərənt/

reverent

敬虔な

Meaning

Showing deep and solemn respect.

Example

They listened to the speech in a reverent silence.

彼らは敬虔な沈黙の中でスピーチを聞いた。

B1 noun wɛlθ

wealth

富

Meaning

The state of being rich; material prosperity; an abundance of valuable possessions or money.

Example

Wealth creation involves building assets that earn while you sleep.

富の創出には、あなたが眠っている間にお金を生む資産を作ることが含まれます。

A1 noun /breɪk/

break

休憩

Meaning

A pause in work or during an activity or event.

Example

Short breaks refresh your mind.

短い休憩は心をリフレッシュします。

A1 adverb /tuː/

too

過ぎる

Meaning

to a higher degree than is desirable, permissible, or possible

Example

She is too tired to continue working.

彼女は働き続けるには疲れすぎている。

B2 verb /mɔːrn/

mourn

哀悼する

Meaning

To feel or express deep sadness or grief, especially because of someone's death.

Example

They gathered to mourn the loss of their friend.

彼らは友人の死を悼むために集まりました。

B1 adjective /ˌækəˈdɛmɪk/

academic

学問的

Meaning

related to education, learning, or scholarly activities

Example

She has an outstanding academic record.

彼女は優れた学問的記録を持っています。

A2 adjective /kənˈsɜːnd/

concerned

心配な

Meaning

worried or anxious about something; involved or interested in something

Example

She was concerned about her mother's health.

彼女は母親の健康について心配していた。

C1 noun /viˈoʊlə/ or /ˈvaɪələ/

viola

ヴィオラ

Meaning

A stringed instrument slightly larger than a violin, with a deeper and mellower tone.

Example

She chose to play the viola in the school orchestra.

彼女は学校のオーケストラでヴィオラを演奏することを選びました。

B2 noun /ˈhɑːr.bər/

Harbour

港

Meaning

a place on the coast where vessels may find shelter; a place of safety or refuge

Example

The fishing boats returned safely to the harbour before the storm hit the coastline.

漁船は嵐が海岸を襲う前に安全に港に戻りました。

B2 verb /əˈsɜːrt/

assert

主張する

Meaning

to state a fact or belief confidently and forcefully; to insist upon rights or claims

Example

She decided to assert her authority in the meeting.

彼女は会議で自分の権威を主張することに決めた。

A2 adjective /draɪ/

Dry

乾燥した; 湿気や液体がない; 退屈な

Meaning

free from moisture or liquid; not wet; lacking interest or excitement

Example

The desert has very dry climate.

砂漠は非常に乾燥した気候です。

B2 verb /ɪnˈtriːɡ/

intrigue

魅了する

Meaning

to arouse curiosity or interest; to make someone fascinated

Example

The mystery novel will intrigue any reader.

ミステリー小説はすべての読者を魅了するでしょう。

B2 verb /ɪˈlɪmɪneɪt/

eliminate

排除

Meaning

To completely remove or get rid of something.

Example

Eliminate time-wasting habits.

時間を無駄にする習慣を排除してください。

B2 adjective /ˌʌnkənˈvɪnsɪŋ/

Unconvincing

信じられない

Meaning

failing to persuade or impress; not believable or credible

Example

His excuse for being late was completely unconvincing.

彼の遅刻の言い訳は完全に信じられなかった。

B2 adjective /ɪˈreɡjələr/

irregular

不規則な

Meaning

not even or consistent in shape, pattern, time, or behavior; not following normal rules

Example

His attendance at work has been irregular this month.

今月、彼の出勤は不規則だった。

C2 noun /ˌkæstɪˈɡeɪʃən/

castigation

厳しい批評または罰

Meaning

Severe criticism or punishment for wrongdoing.

Example

The manager’s harsh castigation shocked the entire team.

マネージャーの厳しい批評はチーム全体を驚かせました。

B2 noun /ɪnˌvaɪrənˈmɛntəl ˈmuːvmənt/

environmental movement

環境運動

Meaning

A social or political movement aimed at protecting the environment and promoting sustainable practices through advocacy, education, and policy changes.

Example

The environmental movement focuses on reducing pollution and protecting ecosystems.

環境運動は汚染の削減と生態系の保護に焦点を当てています。

C1 preposition /əˈtɒp/

atop

上に

Meaning

on the top of something

Example

A flag was placed atop the tower.

旗は塔の上に置かれました。

B2 verb /ˈvælɪdeɪt/

validate

検証する

Meaning

To check or prove the accuracy, truth, or legality of something.

Example

The scientist worked hard to validate the experiment's results.

科学者は実験結果を検証するために一生懸命働きました。

C2 noun /ˌmɪsˈnoʊmər/

misnomer

誤った名前

Meaning

A wrong or inaccurate name or designation.

Example

Calling the tiny dog a 'giant' is a misnomer.

小さな犬を「ジャイアント」と呼ぶのは誤った名前です。

B2 verb /ˈtaɪtən/

Tighten

締める

Meaning

to make something more secure or less loose

Example

He tightened the screws to secure the shelf.

彼は棚を固定するためにネジを締めました。

B2 noun /ˈfɛmənɪst/

feminist

フェミニスト

Meaning

a person who supports equal rights and opportunities for women and men

Example

She proudly calls herself a feminist and fights for gender equality.

彼女は誇りを持って自分をフェミニストだと言い、ジェンダー平等のために戦っています。

B2 verb /rɪˈfreɪn/

refrain

控える

Meaning

To hold oneself back from doing something.

Example

Please refrain from smoking in this area.

このエリアでの喫煙はご遠慮ください。

B2 noun /ɔːˈtɒn.ə.məs ˈviː.ɪ.kəlz/

autonomous vehicles

自動運転車

Meaning

Vehicles that can operate and move without human intervention or control.

Example

Autonomous vehicles are revolutionizing the future of transport.

自動運転車は交通の未来を革新しています。

B2 adjective /ˈdæz.lɪŋ/

Dazzling

眩しい; 印象的な

Meaning

extremely bright and impressive; brilliant and stunning

Example

The dazzling lights of the city amazed the tourists.

その都市の眩い光は観光客を驚かせました。

C1 adjective /ræmˈbʌŋk.ʃəs/

rambunctious

騒々しい

Meaning

boisterous, energetic, and difficult to control.

Example

The rambunctious children filled the house with noise.

騒々しい子供たちが家を騒音で満たしました。

B1 noun /tʃɑːrt/

chart

チャート

Meaning

a sheet of information in the form of a table, graph, or diagram

Example

The teacher used a chart to explain the statistics.

教師は統計を説明するためにチャートを使用しました。

C1 noun /ˈæspɪrənt/

aspirant

志願者

Meaning

a person who seeks or hopes to achieve a position of honor or advancement

Example

She is an aspirant for the university's top scholarship.

彼女は大学の最優秀奨学金の志願者です。

C2 adverb /ˈaɪsɪli/

icily

冷たく

Meaning

In a very cold, unfriendly, or hostile manner.

Example

She replied icily to his question.

彼女は冷たく彼の質問に答えた。

B2 noun /ˈaɪrəni/

irony

皮肉

Meaning

a situation that is strange or amusing because it is the opposite of what is expected; the use of words to convey the opposite meaning

Example

The irony of the situation was that the winner forgot his own prize.

その状況の皮肉は、勝者が自分の賞を忘れたことでした。

A1 preposition, adverb /əˈbaʊt/

about

について

Meaning

concerning; on the subject of; approximately

Example

We talked about the new project yesterday.

昨日、私たちは新しいプロジェクトについて話しました。

C1 noun /juːnəˈnɪməti/

Unanimity

全会一致

Meaning

complete agreement among all members of a group

Example

The committee reached unanimity on the new policy.

委員会は新しい方針について全会一致に達しました。

A2 noun /ˈdɪs.təns/

Distance

距離

Meaning

the length of space between two points; remoteness in place, time, or relationship

Example

The distance between the two cities is approximately three hundred kilometers.

2つの都市間の距離は約300キロメートルです。

C2 adjective /əˈrækjələr/

oracular

神託のような

Meaning

Resembling an oracle; giving wise, mysterious, or prophetic statements

Example

Her oracular words left the audience deep in thought.

彼女の神託のような言葉は、観客を深く考えさせた。

B2 adjective ˌɒn.trə.prəˈnɜː.ri.əl

entrepreneurial

起業家精神

Meaning

Relating to or characterized by the activity of setting up a business or businesses, taking on financial risks in the hope of profit.

Example

His entrepreneurial spirit led him to establish a successful startup.

彼の起業家精神は、彼が成功したスタートアップを立ち上げるのを助けました。

B2 noun /ˈnɒvəlɪst/

novelist

小説家

Meaning

a person who writes novels

Example

The novelist spent years writing his new book.

その小説家は新しい本を書くために何年も費やしました。

C1 verb /dɪˈvɒlv/

devolve

委譲する

Meaning

To pass power, responsibility, or duties to another person or group.

Example

The responsibility will devolve on the new manager.

責任は新しいマネージャーに委譲されます。

C2 noun/adjective /ˈdɪstæf/

distaff

女性に関連、母系

Meaning

Relating to women or the maternal side of a family; also a tool for spinning thread.

Example

She came from the distaff side of a noble family.

彼女は名家の母系から来た。

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。

B1 adjective /ˈpɜːrmənənt/

Permanent

永久; 変わらない

Meaning

lasting; unchanging; enduring

Example

The tattoo is a permanent mark on his skin.

そのタトゥーは彼の皮膚に永久的な印です。

C2 adjective /ˈmʌnid/

Moneyed

金持ち; 裕福な; 富裕な

Meaning

having much money; wealthy; rich

Example

She comes from a moneyed family with extensive real estate holdings.

彼女は広範な不動産を持つ裕福な家庭から来ています。

B2 noun /ˌkɔːriˈændər/

Coriander

コリアンダー

Meaning

aromatic herb with feathery leaves used for flavoring food; also refers to the seeds used as spice

Example

Fresh coriander leaves are sprinkled on top of the curry.

新鮮なコリアンダーの葉がカレーの上にふりかけられます。

A2 adjective /diːp/

deep

幸せ

Meaning

extending far down from the top or surface; profound or intense

Example

The lake is very deep in the middle.

彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、幸せを隠すことができませんでした。

B2 noun /ˌkɒn.tɪˈnjuː.ɪ.ti/

continuity

継続性

Meaning

the state of being continuous or connected; consistency over time

Example

Maintaining continuity in leadership is essential for organizational stability.

リーダーシップにおける継続性の維持は、組織の安定性にとって不可欠です。

C1 noun dɪˌlɪb.əˈreɪ.ʃən

deliberation

熟考

Meaning

Long and careful consideration or discussion.

Example

The agreement was finalized after much deliberation.

その合意は多くの熟考の末に最終決定されました。

B2 noun ˈɪnəveɪtɪv tuːlz

innovative tools

革新的なツール

Meaning

Creative devices or advanced technologies that introduce new methods or approaches to accomplish tasks.

Example

Teachers use innovative tools to enhance classroom learning.

教師は教室での学習を向上させるために革新的なツールを使用します。

B2 verb /pʌmp/

pump

ポンプする

Meaning

to force liquid or gas to move in a particular direction using a device

Example

They pumped water from the well into the tank.

彼らは井戸からタンクに水をポンプしました。

C2 verb /ˌrɛprɪˈhɛnd/

reprehend

非難する

Meaning

to express disapproval or criticism of someone or something

Example

The teacher reprehended the student for being dishonest.

先生は不正直なことで生徒を叱りました。

C2 noun /əbˈstɛtrɪks/

obstetrics

産科

Meaning

The branch of medicine dealing with childbirth and care of women giving birth.

Example

She is studying obstetrics to become a specialist in childbirth.

彼女は産科を学んで、出産専門医になろうとしている。

B2 noun /dɪˌskrɪm.ɪˈneɪ.ʃən/

Discrimination

差別; 不公平な扱い; 偏見

Meaning

the unjust or prejudicial treatment of different categories of people; recognition of difference

Example

The company was sued for racial discrimination in their hiring practices.

その企業は採用における人種差別で訴えられました。

B1 noun /mʌd/

mud

泥

Meaning

soft, wet earth or soil

Example

The children were playing in the mud after the rain.

子供たちは雨の後で泥遊びをしていました。

B2 adjective /ɔːˈθen.tɪk/

Authentic

本物の; 真実の; 偽物ではない

Meaning

genuine; real; not fake or copied

Example

The museum displays only authentic artifacts from ancient civilizations.

博物館は古代文明からの本物の遺物のみを展示しています。

C2 noun /ˌdɪskwɪˈzɪʃən/

disquisition

論文

Meaning

A long or elaborate discussion or written essay on a particular subject.

Example

The professor gave a lengthy disquisition on ancient philosophy.

教授は古代哲学についての長い論文を発表しました。

B1 noun ˈmɪlɪteri

military

軍隊

Meaning

The armed forces of a country.

Example

The military was called for assistance.

軍隊は援助のために呼ばれました。

C2 adjective /ˈfɪnɪki/

finicky

気難しい; 詳細に非常にこだわる

Meaning

difficult to please; very particular about details

Example

He is so finicky about his food that he only eats organic vegetables.

彼は自分の食べ物に対してとても細かいので、有機野菜だけを食べます。

B2 noun /ˈpɑː.tər/

Potter

陶芸家

Meaning

a person who makes pottery

Example

The potter shaped clay on the spinning wheel.

陶芸家は回転するろくろの上で粘土を形作った。

B2 verb /kənˈtæmɪneɪt/

contaminate

Meaning

To make something impure, dirty, or harmful by contact with a poisonous or polluting substance.

Example

The river was contaminated by industrial waste.

C1 noun /ˈtraɪæd/

triad

三位一体

Meaning

a group of three closely related people or things

Example

The project was managed by a triad of experts.

そのプロジェクトは三人の専門家によって管理されていました。

A1 noun /lɒt/

lot

たくさん

Meaning

A large number or amount; a group or portion.

Example

She bought a lot of books at the fair.

彼女はフェアでたくさんの本を買いました。

C1 adjective /ˈɛntərˌpraɪzɪŋ/

enterprising

企業家精神のある

Meaning

showing initiative and resourcefulness; willing to take risks to achieve success

Example

She is an enterprising young entrepreneur.

彼女は企業家精神のある若い起業家です。

A2 verb /hʌɡ/

hug

抱きしめる

Meaning

to hold someone tightly in your arms to show affection or comfort

Example

She hugged her friend before leaving for the airport.

彼女は空港に向かう前に友達を抱きしめた。

C2 verb /əˈbeɪs/

abase

卑下する

Meaning

to belittle or degrade someone

Example

He refused to abase himself before the king.

彼は王の前で自分を卑下するのを拒否した。

B2 noun /əˈfens/

Offence

違反; 犯罪

Meaning

a breach of law or rule; an annoyance or resentment

Example

Stealing is a serious offence punishable by law.

窃盗は法律で罰せられる重大な違反です。

A2 noun /ˈbækɡraʊnd/

Background

背景

Meaning

the circumstances or situation that form the setting; a person's education, experience, or social circumstances

Example

She has a strong background in mathematics and computer science.

彼女は数学とコンピュータサイエンスの強力な背景を持っています。

C1 noun ˌlaɪ.əˈbɪl.ə.ti

liability

責任

Meaning

The state of being responsible for something, especially by law; a debt or financial obligation.

Example

The company's liabilities exceeded its assets.

会社の負債は資産を上回っていました。

C1 verb /ˈbəʊl.stər/

bolster

強化する

Meaning

To support or strengthen; to prop up.

Example

The new policy aims to bolster economic growth.

新しい政策は経済成長を強化することを目的としています。

B2 adjective /ˌʌnəˈweər/

Unaware

無自覚; 知らない; 気づかない

Meaning

not knowing or realizing; having no knowledge of something

Example

She was completely unaware of the danger.

彼女はその危険に完全に気づいていなかった。

B2 noun /rɪˈfreʃ.mənt/

Refreshment

軽食

Meaning

food and drink that is served as a light meal; something that refreshes

Example

We served light refreshments after the meeting.

会議の後、軽食を提供しました。

B1 verb /əˈmjuːz/

amuse

楽しませる

Meaning

to entertain or make someone laugh or smile; to occupy pleasantly

Example

The clown amused the children at the party.

道化師はパーティーで子供たちを楽しませた。

C2 noun /ˈzaɪtɡaɪst/

zeitgeist

時代精神

Meaning

The defining spirit or mood of a particular period of history as shown by the ideas and beliefs of the time.

Example

The novel perfectly captures the zeitgeist of the 1960s.

その小説は1960年代の時代精神を完璧に捉えています。

C1 noun /fɔːn/

Fawn

子鹿

Meaning

a young deer; a light yellowish-brown color

Example

The mother deer protects her fawn from predators.

母鹿は捕食者から子鹿を守ります。

B2 noun /məˈkænɪks/

mechanics

力学

Meaning

the branch of physics concerned with the motion of objects and the forces acting on them; also refers to the practical details of how something works

Example

He studied the mechanics of the machine before fixing it.

彼は機械を修理する前に、その力学を学んだ。

C1 adjective /ˈbʊkɪʃ/

Bookish

本好きな; 学問的な

Meaning

studious; scholarly; devoted to reading and studying

Example

She was known for her bookish nature and love of literature.

彼女は本好きな性格と文学への愛で知られていました。

C2 verb /dɪˈstreɪn/

distrain

差し押さえる

Meaning

to seize someone's property in order to obtain payment of rent or other money owed

Example

The landlord distrained the tenant's furniture for unpaid rent.

家主は未払いの家賃のために借家人の家具を差し押さえました。

B2 noun ˈbleɪzə

blazer

ブレザー

Meaning

A coloured jacket worn by members of a club, team, or school as part of a uniform.

Example

He looked sharp in his navy blue blazer at the event.

彼はイベントでネイビーブルーのブレザーを着て鋭く見えました。

B2 noun /ˈɡlɔː.ri/

Glory

栄光; 名誉; 光輝

Meaning

magnificent beauty or splendor; praise, honor, and distinction; a state of absolute happiness

Example

The athlete basked in the glory of winning the Olympic gold medal.

アスリートはオリンピック金メダルを取った栄光に浸った。

A2 noun/verb/adjective /ˈsʌbdʒɪkt/ (noun), /səbˈdʒɛkt/ (verb)

subject

科目

Meaning

noun: a topic or theme; verb: to cause to undergo; adjective: dependent or under authority

Example

The teacher introduced a new subject in class.

先生はクラスで新しい科目を紹介しました。

B1 adjective /əˈfɔːdəbl/

affordable

手頃な

Meaning

inexpensive and within one's financial means

Example

This restaurant offers affordable meals for families.

このレストランは家族向けに手頃な価格の食事を提供しています。

C1 adjective /daɪər/

Dire

深刻な; 緊急の; 恐ろしい

Meaning

extremely serious; urgent; terrible

Example

The country is facing a dire economic crisis.

その国は深刻な経済危機に直面している。