A1 noun /ˈɪntənet/

internet

グローバルコンピュータネットワーク

Meaning

A global computer network providing a variety of information and communication facilities.

Example

The internet has revolutionized the way we access information.

インターネットは情報へのアクセス方法を革新しました。

C1 verb /ˈbɑːrtər/

barter

Meaning

To exchange goods or services without using money.

Example

They bartered their crops for handmade tools.

A2 noun/adjective /ˈekspɜːt/

expert

専門家

Meaning

a person who has a lot of knowledge or skill in a particular area

Example

He is an expert in computer programming.

彼はコンピュータプログラミングの専門家です。

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。

A2 noun /ruːlz/

rules

ルール

Meaning

explicit principles or regulations governing conduct or procedure within a particular area of activity

Example

The teacher reminded the students to follow the classroom rules.

先生は生徒にクラスのルールに従うように注意しました。

C1 noun /ˈfɔːrwɜːrd/

foreword

序文

Meaning

a short introduction at the beginning of a book, typically written by someone other than the author

Example

The foreword of the book was written by a famous historian.

その本の序文は、有名な歴史家によって書かれました。

C1 noun /rɪˈsaɪtər/

reciter

朗誦者

Meaning

a person who recites or repeats something aloud from memory, especially poetry, prayers, or formal texts

Example

The reciter delivered the poem with clarity and emotion.

朗誦者は明瞭さと感情を込めて詩を朗読した。

C1 noun /ˈoʊ.mən/

Omen

未来の良いまたは悪い運命の兆し

Meaning

an event regarded as a sign of future good or bad luck

Example

Many people consider a black cat crossing your path a bad omen.

多くの人々は、黒猫が道を横切ることを悪いオーメンだと考えています。

C1 noun, verb /spreɪn/

sprain

捻挫

Meaning

an injury to a joint in which the ligaments are stretched or torn

Example

She sprained her ankle while running in the park.

公園で走っているときに足首をねんざした。

A2 noun /ˈriːdɪŋ/

reading

読書

Meaning

the action or skill of reading

Example

Reading is one of my favorite hobbies.

読書は私の好きな趣味の一つです。

A2 adverb /əˈpɑːrt/

Apart

別々に; お互いに遠く; ピースに

Meaning

separately; away from each other; in pieces

Example

The two buildings are far apart from each other.

2つの建物はお互いに遠く離れています。

C1 verb /əˈbeɪt/

abate

減少する

Meaning

to become less intense or widespread

Example

The storm began to abate after midnight.

嵐は真夜中に弱まり始めました。

B2 adjective /ʌnˈdʒʌst/

Unjust

不当な; 不正な

Meaning

not fair or right; morally wrong

Example

The punishment was unjust for such a minor offense.

その罰は軽微な違反に対して不当でした。

C1 noun /ˈpæs.ɪ.fɪst/

pacifist

平和主義者

Meaning

a person who believes in peace and opposes war or violence

Example

She is a committed pacifist who campaigns against armed conflict.

彼女は武力紛争に反対する活動を行っている熱心な平和主義者です。

C1 noun /ˈɪnsɪdəns/

incidence

発生率

Meaning

the occurrence, rate, or frequency of something

Example

The incidence of road accidents has decreased this year.

今年の道路事故の発生率は減少しました。

C2 noun /ˌdɛkləˈmeɪʃən/

declamation

朗読

Meaning

a formal speech delivered with rhetorical or dramatic effect

Example

Her declamation captivated the audience at the competition.

彼女の朗読は競技会で観客を魅了しました。

C1 noun /ˈrɛɡjəleɪtər/

regulator

調整装置

Meaning

a person or device that controls or maintains the operation of a system

Example

The government appointed a new regulator for the financial sector.

政府は金融セクターの新しい規制機関を任命した。

C2 noun /dʒuːt liːf/

Jute leaf

ジュートの葉

Meaning

the edible leaves of the jute plant, commonly eaten as a leafy green vegetable

Example

Jute leaf is rich in vitamins and minerals and is often cooked with lentils in Bengali cuisine.

ジュートの葉はビタミンやミネラルが豊富で、ベンガル料理ではしばしばレンズ豆と一緒に調理されます。

B1 noun, verb /dʒeɪl/

jail

刑務所

Meaning

A place for the confinement of people accused or convicted of a crime; to imprison.

Example

The thief was sent to jail for stealing.

泥棒は盗みのために刑務所に送られました。

B1 noun, verb /ˈbʊli/

bully

いじめっ子 / 加害者

Meaning

A person who habitually seeks to harm or intimidate those weaker; to intimidate or mistreat someone weaker.

Example

The teacher stopped the older boy from trying to bully his classmates.

先生は年上の男の子がクラスメートをいじめるのを止めました。

C2 adverb /ˌpɛlˈmɛl/

pell-mell

無秩序に

Meaning

In a confused, rushed, or disorderly manner.

Example

The children ran pell-mell through the playground.

子供たちは遊び場を無秩序に走り回った。

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。

A2 noun /rɪˈfrɪdʒ.ər.eɪ.tər/

Refrigerator

冷蔵庫

Meaning

an appliance for keeping food and drinks cold

Example

Please put the milk in the refrigerator to keep it fresh.

牛乳を新鮮に保つために冷蔵庫に入れてください。

C1 noun /ˌɪməˈrælɪti/

immorality

不道徳

Meaning

the quality of being immoral; behavior that violates accepted moral standards

Example

The community condemned the immorality of the corrupt officials.

地域社会は腐敗した役人の不道徳を非難した。

C1 noun /luːm/

Loom

織機

Meaning

a machine for weaving cloth; to appear threatening or menacing

Example

The weaver worked at the loom to create beautiful fabrics.

織工は美しい布地を作るために機織り機で働いていました。

C1 verb /flɔːnt/

flaunt

誇示する

Meaning

to show off something proudly, often to attract attention

Example

She likes to flaunt her new jewelry at parties.

彼女はパーティーで新しいジュエリーを誇示するのが好きです。

C2 noun /mɪˈsɑːdʒɪnɪst/

misogynist

女性嫌悪者

Meaning

A person who dislikes, despises, or is strongly prejudiced against women.

Example

Many condemned his speech as the words of a misogynist.

多くの人々は彼のスピーチを女性嫌悪者の言葉として非難しました。

C2 adjective /ˈɑːrtləs/

artless

素朴, 自然

Meaning

Without deception or pretentiousness; natural and simple.

Example

Her artless smile made everyone feel at ease.

彼女の素朴な笑顔は、みんなを安心させました。

C1 adjective /prəˈfeɪn/

profane

不敬な、冒涜的な

Meaning

showing disrespect or contempt for sacred things; irreverent or vulgar

Example

His jokes were considered too profane for the ceremony.

彼のジョークは式典にはあまりにも不敬だと見なされました。

A2 noun /dɪʃ/

Dish

皿

Meaning

a shallow, flat-bottomed container for cooking or serving food; a particular variety or preparation of food served as part of a meal

Example

Please put the rice on the dish before serving.

お米を皿に載せてから提供してください。

B1 noun /ˈblen.dər/

Blender

ブレンダー

Meaning

an electric kitchen appliance used to mix, purée, or emulsify food and liquids

Example

She used the blender to make a delicious smoothie.

彼女は美味しいスムージーを作るためにブレンダーを使いました。

B2 adjective /ænˈtɑːrktɪk/

antarctic

南極の

Meaning

relating to the region around the South Pole

Example

The Antarctic region is known for its extreme cold and icy landscapes.

南極地域はその極寒と氷のような景色で知られています。

C2 adjective /ˈnaɪt.li/

Knightly

騎士のような; 高貴で勇敢

Meaning

having the characteristics of a knight; chivalrous; noble and brave

Example

He showed knightly courage in defending the innocent.

彼は無実を守るために騎士のような勇気を示した。

C1 noun /əˈsem.bli ˈseʃ.ən/

assembly session

アセンブリセッション

Meaning

A formal meeting where representatives gather to discuss and make decisions on important matters.

Example

The assembly session discussed global challenges.

アセンブリセッションは、世界的な課題について議論しました。

B2 adjective /ˌʌndɪˈnaɪəbl/

Undeniable

否定できない

Meaning

impossible to deny or dispute; clearly true

Example

The evidence of his guilt was undeniable.

彼の有罪の証拠は否定できなかった。

A2 noun tʃɔɪs

choice

選択

Meaning

An act of selecting or making a decision when faced with two or more possibilities.

Example

Choice enhances decision-making.

選択は意思決定を強化します。

B2 noun /ˈmaɪnə(r)/

miner

鉱夫

Meaning

a person who works in a mine, extracting minerals or other resources

Example

The miner worked in the coal mine for many years.

鉱夫は長年、石炭鉱で働いていました。

C1 verb pleɪɡd

plagued

悩まされる

Meaning

Troubled or afflicted persistently by problems or difficulties.

Example

People are plagued by anxiety and depression.

人々は不安と抑うつに悩まされています。

B1 noun /ˈrʌbɪʃ/

Rubbish

ゴミ; 無駄な物; ナンセンス

Meaning

waste material; refuse or litter; nonsense or worthless things

Example

Please throw the rubbish in the bin.

ゴミをゴミ箱に捨ててください。

B1 noun /ˈkɒnflɪkt/

conflict

対立

Meaning

A serious disagreement or argument, often a prolonged one.

Example

The two countries are trying to resolve the conflict through negotiations.

二国は交渉を通じて対立を解決しようとしています。

B2 noun /ˈpæm.flət/

pamphlet

パンフレット

Meaning

a small booklet or brochure containing information or arguments about a subject

Example

The health department distributed a pamphlet about nutrition.

健康部門は栄養に関するパンフレットを配布しました。

C2 noun /ˈdræɡˌnɛt/

dragnet

広域捜査

Meaning

A systematic search or investigation, often by police to catch criminals.

Example

The police launched a dragnet to capture the fugitives.

警察は逃亡者を捕まえるために広域捜査を開始した。

B2 noun /ˌɛkskləˈmeɪʃən/

exclamation

感嘆

Meaning

A sudden cry or remark expressing strong emotion or surprise.

Example

She let out an exclamation of joy when she heard the news.

彼女はそのニュースを聞いて、喜びの感嘆を漏らしました。

C2 adjective /ˌmæl.əˈfɪʃ.ənt/

maleficient

悪意のある

Meaning

Doing harm or evil; having a harmful effect.

Example

The maleficient acts of the tyrant ruined the kingdom.

暴君の悪意のある行為は王国を滅ぼした。

C1 verb /ˈtrɪkl̩/

trickle

滴る

Meaning

To flow or fall in a small, slow stream or drops.

Example

Water began to trickle down the wall after the heavy rain.

激しい雨の後、水は壁をゆっくりと流れ始めた。

C1 noun /ˈfren.zi/

Frenzy

熱狂

Meaning

a state or period of uncontrolled excitement or wild behavior; intense activity

Example

The announcement of the sale created a shopping frenzy at the mall.

セールの発表はショッピングの熱狂を引き起こしました。

B1 verb /hiːl/

heal

癒す

Meaning

to cure; to become healthy again

Example

Time will heal all wounds.

時間がすべての傷を癒す。

C1 noun /ˈnɛm.ə.sɪs/

nemesis

敵 / ライバル

Meaning

A long-standing rival or an inescapable agent of downfall.

Example

For years, he considered his colleague to be his nemesis.

何年もの間、彼は同僚を自分の敵だと思っていた。

C1 adjective, verb /sɪˈdeɪt/

sedate

鎮静する

Meaning

calm, quiet, and composed; or to administer a drug to make someone calm or sleep

Example

The nurse sedated the patient before the operation.

看護師は手術の前に患者を鎮静しました。

B2 noun /ˈɜː.dʒən.si/

Urgency

緊急性

Meaning

the quality of requiring immediate action or attention; pressing importance

Example

The urgency of the situation required immediate medical attention.

その状況の緊急性により、直ちに医療の注意が必要でした。

C2 noun /daɪn/

dyne

力の単位（センチメートル・グラム・秒の単位系）

Meaning

A unit of force in the centimeter-gram-second (cgs) system equal to 10⁻⁵ newtons.

Example

The physicist measured the force in dynes.

物理学者はダインで力を測定しました。

C2 adjective /ˈkɔːpjʊlənt/

corpulent

肥満の, 太った

Meaning

fat or obese; having a large bulky body

Example

The corpulent man struggled to fit into the small chair.

その太った男性は、小さな椅子に座るのに苦労していました。

C1 adjective /juːˈfɔːrɪk/

euphoric

幸福感に満ちた

Meaning

Characterized by or feeling intense excitement and happiness.

Example

The fans were euphoric after their team's victory.

チームが勝った後、ファンは幸福感に満ちていた。

A2 adverb /ˈklɪrli/

clearly

はっきりと

Meaning

In a way that is easy to perceive, understand, or see.

Example

She spoke clearly so that everyone could understand.

彼女はみんなが理解できるように、はっきりと話した。

B2 verb /hæk/

hack

Meaning

to cut or chop roughly; to gain unauthorized access to a computer system

Example

The programmer managed to hack into the system.

C1 adjective /ɪˈrɒtɪk/

erotic

エロティック

Meaning

relating to or tending to arouse sexual desire or excitement

Example

The novel contained several erotic scenes.

その小説にはいくつかのエロティックなシーンが含まれていました。

B2 verb /əˈplɔːd/

applaud

拍手する

Meaning

to show approval by clapping or expressing admiration

Example

The audience applauded the performance.

観客はパフォーマンスに拍手を送りました。

C2 verb /ˈæktʃueɪt/

actuate

作動させる

Meaning

to put into action or motion; to motivate or activate

Example

The engineer actuated the machine with a simple switch.

エンジニアは簡単なスイッチで機械を作動させました。

B2 adjective /pəˈzes.ɪv/

Possessive

幸せ

Meaning

showing a desire to own or control something; unwilling to share; jealously protective

Example

He is very possessive about his car.

彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、幸せを隠せませんでした。

A2 adjective /ʌnˈhæp.i/

Unhappy

不幸な; 悲しい

Meaning

not happy; feeling sad or displeased; unfortunate or undesirable

Example

He was unhappy with the results of his exam.

彼は試験の結果に不満でした。

A2 verb /əˈtækt/

attacked

攻撃した

Meaning

physically or verbally assaulted someone or something; launched an aggressive action against a target

Example

The soldiers attacked the enemy at dawn.

兵士たちは夜明けに敵を攻撃した。

C1 verb /ˈɡɑːbəl/

gobble

ガツガツ食べる

Meaning

to eat something quickly and greedily

Example

The children gobbled their food in minutes.

子供たちは数分で食べ物をガツガツ食べました。

C1 adjective /ˈwɪst.fəl/

Wistful

物憂い; ノスタルジック

Meaning

having a feeling of longing or yearning; melancholy

Example

She gave a wistful smile when remembering her childhood days.

彼女は子供時代を思い出して、物憂げな笑みを浮かべました。

B1 verb /peɪst/

paste

貼る

Meaning

to stick something onto a surface using glue or adhesive

Example

I paste the picture into my scrapbook.

私は写真をスクラップブックに貼ります。

C1 verb /bɪˈlɪtl/

belittle

軽視する

Meaning

To make someone or something seem less important or less valuable.

Example

He often belittled his coworkers to feel superior.

彼はしばしば自分を優位に感じるために同僚を軽視していた。

C1 noun /ˈkæzəm/

chasm

裂け目 / 大きな違い

Meaning

a deep fissure in the earth's surface or a wide difference between people or ideas

Example

There was a great chasm between the two political parties.

二つの政治的党派の間には大きな裂け目がありました。

B2 adjective /ˈkjuːbən/

cuban

キューバの

Meaning

relating to Cuba, its people, or its culture

Example

We enjoyed delicious Cuban coffee at the café.

私たちはカフェでおいしいキューバのコーヒーを楽しみました。

B2 noun /ˈkɪdni/

Kidney

腎臓

Meaning

either of a pair of organs that filter waste products from the blood and produce urine

Example

Drinking plenty of water helps keep your kidneys healthy.

十分な水分を摂取することで、腎臓の健康を保つことができます。

B2 adjective /bɪˈliːvəbl̩/

believable

信じられる

Meaning

Able to be trusted or accepted as true or reasonable.

Example

Her story was so detailed that it sounded believable.

彼女の話は非常に詳細で、信じられるように聞こえました。

A1 noun /ɡɜːrl/

girl

女の子

Meaning

a female child or young woman

Example

The girl was playing with her friends in the park.

その女の子は公園で友達と遊んでいました。

B2 noun pərˈsweɪ.ʒən

persuasion

論理や感情で誰かを説得する

Meaning

The act of convincing someone to change their viewpoint through reasoning or emotion.

Example

Effective persuasion is key to a successful speech.

効果的な説得は、成功したスピーチの鍵です。

C1 adjective /ˈɪɡ.ni.əs/

igneous

火成

Meaning

Formed through the cooling and solidification of magma or lava.

Example

Granite is an igneous rock commonly used in construction.

花崗岩は建設に一般的に使用される火成岩です。

B1 verb /ˈdɪfər/

differ

異なる

Meaning

to be unlike or distinct from something else

Example

Opinions differ on this issue.

この問題について意見が異なります。

B2 adjective /slɪk/

slick

滑らかな

Meaning

Smooth, clever, or efficient, often in a way that seems superficial.

Example

He gave a slick presentation to impress the investors.

彼は投資家を感動させるために滑らかなプレゼンテーションを行った。

C2 noun /bɪər/

bier

死体置き台

Meaning

a frame or stand on which a coffin or body is placed before burial or cremation

Example

The coffin was placed on the bier during the funeral service.

棺は葬儀の際、死体置き台に置かれました。

C2 noun /fækˈsɪmɪli/

facsimile

コピー

Meaning

an exact copy or reproduction of a document

Example

He sent a facsimile of the contract to the client.

彼は契約書のコピーをクライアントに送った。

A2 noun, verb, adjective /ˈprɛzənt/

present

プレゼント

Meaning

existing or happening now; to give something to someone in a formal way

Example

She presented her report to the team yesterday.

彼女は昨日チームに報告書を提出しました。

C1 adjective /ˈkɔːrdiəl/

Cordial

親切な; 誠実な; 心からの

Meaning

warmly friendly; sincere; heartfelt

Example

She gave us a cordial welcome at the front door.

彼女は玄関で私たちに親切な歓迎をしてくれました。

C1 noun kəmˈpleɪ.sən.si

complacency

自己満足

Meaning

Excessive self-satisfaction with one's achievements that can hinder progress.

Example

His complacency led to a decline in his performance.

彼の自己満足は彼のパフォーマンスの低下を招いた。

C1 adjective /ʌnˈsɜːrvɪsəbəl/

Unserviceable

使えない; 故障した

Meaning

not in working order; unable to be used; defective

Example

The old computer became unserviceable after the system crash.

古いコンピュータはシステムクラッシュ後、使えなくなりました。

A2 noun /ɪˈkwɪpmənt/

equipment

機器

Meaning

the necessary tools, machines, or other items needed for a particular purpose

Example

The laboratory bought new equipment for research.

実験室は研究のために新しい機器を購入しました。

B2 adjective /mɑːrkt/

Marked

顕著な; 明確な; 独特な

Meaning

clearly noticeable; distinct; obvious

Example

There was a marked improvement in her performance.

彼女のパフォーマンスには顕著な改善がありました。

C1 adjective /ˈmeʒ.ər.ə.bəl/

Measurable

測定可能な; 定量的な

Meaning

able to be measured; quantifiable

Example

The project's success was measurable by increased sales.

プロジェクトの成功は売上の増加で測定可能でした。

C1 adjective /ˌɪmprɪˈsaɪs/

imprecise

不正確

Meaning

Not exact or accurate; vague.

Example

His explanation was too imprecise to be helpful.

彼の説明はあまりにも不正確で役に立たなかった。

C2 verb /ɡɪld/

gild

金メッキ

Meaning

to cover something with a thin layer of gold or to make something appear more attractive than it really is

Example

The craftsman gilded the frame to give it a luxurious look.

職人はフレームを金で覆い、豪華な外観を与えました。

B2 noun /ˈprɛmɪs/

premise

前提 / 建物

Meaning

a statement or idea on which reasoning or an argument is based; also a building or property

Example

His argument was based on a false premise.

彼の議論は誤った前提に基づいていました。

A2 verb /ɪɡˈnɔːr/

ignore

無視する

Meaning

to refuse to take notice of; to disregard intentionally

Example

She decided to ignore the rude comments.

彼女は失礼なコメントを無視することに決めました。

C1 adjective /ɪnˈdʌstriəs/

industrious

勤勉な

Meaning

Hardworking and diligent in one's duties.

Example

She is an industrious student who always completes her assignments on time.

彼女は常に期限通りに課題を終わらせる勤勉な学生です。

C2 noun /ˈræŋ.kər/

rancor

憎しみ

Meaning

A feeling of deep and bitter anger or resentment.

Example

There was a rancor between the two rivals that never faded.

二人のライバルの間には、決して消えることのない憎しみがあった。

C1 adjective /dɪˈreɪndʒd/

deranged

狂気

Meaning

mentally disturbed or insane; behaving irrationally

Example

The deranged man shouted nonsense in the street.

狂った男が街で無意味なことを叫んでいた。

C1 adjective /ˌʌndərɪkˈspoʊzd/

underexposed

露出不足、無視された

Meaning

insufficiently exposed to light (in photography) or not given enough attention

Example

The photo was underexposed and looked too dark.

写真は露出不足で、暗すぎて見えました。

B2 noun /ˈwɑː.ʃər mæn/

Washer man

洗濯屋

Meaning

a person whose job is to wash clothes and linens for others

Example

The washer man collected dirty clothes from every household in the village.

洗濯屋は村のすべての家から汚れた服を集めました。

C1 noun ˌpriːˌɒkjʊˈpeɪʃən

preoccupation

懸念

Meaning

The state of being absorbed in thought; mental distraction.

Example

His preoccupation with work led to neglecting his personal life.

仕事への懸念が彼の個人的な生活を疎かにさせた。

C2 noun /ˈæl.baɪt/

albite

Meaning

A white or colorless mineral of the feldspar group, often found in igneous rocks.

Example

Geologists discovered albite crystals in the rock sample.

B1 verb /ɪˈneɪbəl/

enable

有効にする

Meaning

to make something possible; to give power or ability

Example

This software enables users to edit videos easily.

このソフトウェアはユーザーが簡単にビデオを編集できるようにします。

A1 adjective /ˈhæpi/

happy

幸せ

Meaning

feeling or showing pleasure, contentment, or joy

Example

She was very happy to receive the gift.

彼女はプレゼントをもらってとても幸せでした。

B2 noun /ˈsɜr.neɪm/

Surname

苗字

Meaning

a hereditary name common to all members of a family; family name

Example

Please write your first name and surname on the form.

フォームに名前と苗字を書いてください。

C1 noun ˌfræɡ.mənˈteɪ.ʃən

fragmentation

フラグメンテーション

Meaning

The process or state of breaking or being broken into fragments.

Example

Habitat fragmentation threatens many species.

生息地のフラグメンテーションは多くの種に脅威を与えています。

B2 verb /ˈæmplɪˌfaɪ/

amplify

増幅する

Meaning

to make sounds louder; to make something larger or more significant

Example

The microphone amplifies her voice.

マイクロフォンは彼女の声を増幅させます。

A2 noun,verb /pleɪn/

plane

平面; 飛行機; 平らにする

Meaning

a flat surface; an aircraft; to make smooth

Example

The carpenter used a tool to plane the wood.

大工は木を平らにするための道具を使いました。

A2 verb /oʊˈbeɪ/

obey

従う

Meaning

to follow orders or instructions; to comply with rules

Example

Children should obey their parents and teachers.

子供たちは親と先生に従うべきです。

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。

C2 adjective ˌvɪz.ju.oʊˈspeɪ.ʃəl

visuospatial

視覚を通じて空間と物体の関係を理解することに関連する

Meaning

Related to understanding the relationship between space and objects through vision.

Example

Good visuospatial skills are important for architecture and design.

優れたビジュアルスペーシャルスキルは建築とデザインにとって重要です。

A2 verb /nɜːrs/

nurse

看護する

Meaning

to care for someone who is sick or injured; to feed a baby

Example

She nursed her sick mother back to health.

彼女は病気の母親の世話をして、元気を取り戻させました。

C1 verb /rɪˈvɪər/

revere

尊敬する

Meaning

To deeply respect or admire someone or something.

Example

The students revered their teacher for his wisdom.

生徒たちはその知恵に対して教師を崇敬しました。

C1 verb /dɪˈspɜːrs/

disperse

解散する

Meaning

To scatter or spread widely in different directions.

Example

The police used tear gas to disperse the crowd.

警察は群衆を解散させるために催涙ガスを使用しました。

B1 adjective /ʌnˈfrɛndli/

unfriendly

不親切な

Meaning

not kind or welcoming; hostile or cold in behavior or attitude

Example

The shop owner seemed unfriendly to new customers.

店のオーナーは新しい客に不親切なようだった。

A1 noun /kloʊðz/

clothes

服

Meaning

garments worn on the body

Example

She bought new clothes for the party.

彼女はパーティーのために新しい服を買いました。

B1 noun /reɪ/

ray

光線

Meaning

a narrow beam of light, heat, or radiation

Example

A ray of sunlight broke through the clouds.

太陽の光線が雲を突き抜けた。

B2 verb /ˈdɪkteɪt/

dictate

口述する

Meaning

to say words aloud for someone to write down; to give orders

Example

The boss dictates letters to his secretary.

ボスは秘書に手紙を口述します。

B2 adjective /ˈʃɔːrt ˌtempərd/

Short-tempered

短気な; すぐに怒る

Meaning

quick to lose one's temper; easily angered

Example

She became short-tempered when the traffic made her late for the meeting.

交通のせいで遅れてしまったとき、彼女は短気になった。

C1 verb /mæʃ/

mash

潰す

Meaning

to crush or mix food into a soft mass, usually by pressing or beating

Example

She mashed the potatoes before serving dinner.

彼女は夕食を出す前にジャガイモを潰した。

B2 noun /dɪˈvoʊ.ʃən/

Devotion

献身; 忠誠; 熱意

Meaning

love, loyalty, or enthusiasm for a person, activity, or cause

Example

Her devotion to helping others made her a beloved figure in the community.

他人を助けることへの献身が、彼女をコミュニティで愛される存在にしました。

C2 verb /skwɛltʃ/

squelch

Meaning

to make a soft sucking sound, such as when walking on mud; to suppress or silence

Example

His boots squelched in the wet ground.

B2 verb /kənˈsiːl/

conceal

隠す

Meaning

to hide something or keep it secret

Example

He tried to conceal his disappointment behind a smile.

彼は微笑みの背後に自分の失望を隠そうとした。

C2 noun /æbˈsɪʒən/

abscission

葉の落下

Meaning

The natural detachment of parts of a plant, typically leaves or fruit.

Example

The autumn season is marked by the abscission of leaves from trees.

秋は木々から葉が落ちることで特徴づけられます。

C2 noun /ˌtɜːsənˈtɛnəri/

tercentenary

三百周年記念

Meaning

The 300th anniversary of an event.

Example

The city celebrated its tercentenary with a grand festival.

その都市は盛大な祭りで三百年祭を祝いました。

B1 noun /ˈkwɔː.tər/

Quarter

四分の一

Meaning

one of four equal parts of something; a period of three months

Example

The company reported strong profits in the first quarter of the year.

その会社は今年の最初の四半期に強い利益を報告しました。

C2 adjective /ˈbʌmblɪŋ/

bumbling

不器用

Meaning

Acting in a clumsy, awkward, or confused way.

Example

The bumbling waiter spilled the drinks on the table.

その不器用なウェイターはテーブルに飲み物をこぼした。

C2 noun /ˈlɪθəˌtaɪp/

lithotype

リトタイプ (印刷面)

Meaning

a printing surface or type made for lithography

Example

The printer used a lithotype to produce multiple copies of the design.

プリンターはデザインの複数のコピーを作成するためにリトタイプを使用しました。

B2 adjective /ˈmɪl.ki waɪt/

Milky white

ミルクのような白

Meaning

a pure white color resembling milk

Example

The clouds looked milky white against the blue sky.

青い空を背景に雲がミルキーウェイトに見えた。