C1 adjective ˌɪn.təˈstel.ər

interstellar

星間の、インターステラ、宇宙の

Meaning

Occurring or situated between stars.

Example

Scientists study interstellar travel possibilities.

科学者たちはインターステラ旅行の可能性を研究しています。

C1 noun /rɪˈspɒnsɪvnəs/

responsiveness

反応性

Meaning

The quality of reacting quickly and positively

Example

The manager appreciated her responsiveness to customer feedback.

マネージャーは彼女の顧客からのフィードバックに対する反応性を評価しました。

C1 noun /mɪˈlɪʃə/

militia

民兵

Meaning

a group of ordinary people who are trained to act as soldiers in emergencies

Example

The village formed a militia to defend against attacks.

村は攻撃から守るために民兵を結成した。

B1 adjective /ˈrel.ə.vənt/

Relevant

Muffler

マフラー

Meaning

a long strip of cloth worn around the neck for warmth

Example

She wrapped a warm muffler around her neck before going outside.

彼女は外に出る前に暖かいマフラーを首に巻いた。

B1 noun /kənˌfɜːˈmeɪʃən/

confirmation

確認

Meaning

the action of confirming something or the state of being confirmed

Example

She received a confirmation email for her appointment.

彼女は彼女の予約の確認メールを受け取りました。

B2 noun /ˈɒpəreɪtər/

operator

オペレーター

Meaning

a person who operates equipment, a business, or controls something

Example

The machine operator ensured that everything ran smoothly.

機械オペレーターは、すべてがスムーズに動作することを確認しました。

B1 noun /hoʊst/

Host

ホスト; ゲストを迎える人; 多くのもの

Meaning

a person who receives or entertains other people as guests; a large number of things

Example

The gracious host welcomed all the guests with warm smiles and refreshments.

親切なホストは、温かい笑顔と飲み物でゲストを迎えました。

A2 noun /tʌŋ/

Tongue

舌; 話す、味わう、飲み込むために口の中にある筋肉の器官; 言語

Meaning

the muscular organ in the mouth used for tasting, speaking, and swallowing; a language

Example

The doctor asked him to stick out his tongue for examination.

医者は彼に検査のために舌を出すように言いました。

C2 noun /ˈkætɪtʃuː/

Catechu

カテチュー

Meaning

an extract from a tropical Asian plant, used in tanning and dyeing

Example

Catechu extract is commonly used in traditional medicine.

カテチュー抽出物は伝統医学で一般的に使用されます。

C2 noun /ˈbuːt.leɪs/

Boot-lace

ブーツのひも

Meaning

a cord or string used to fasten a boot or shoe

Example

I need to tie my boot-lace before going for a walk.

散歩に出かける前に、ブーツのひもを結ばなければなりません。

A1 noun ˈmuːviz

movies

映画

Meaning

A story or event recorded by a camera as a set of moving images and shown in a theater or on television.

Example

Watching movies helps in language learning.

映画を見ることは言語学習に役立ちます。

C2 noun /ˌiː.tiˈɒ.lə.dʒi/

etiology

病因学

Meaning

the cause or origin of a disease or condition

Example

Doctors are studying the etiology of the new virus.

医師たちは新しいウイルスの病因学を研究しています。

A2 noun /ˌsɪtʃuˈeɪʃən/

Situation

状況; 事態

Meaning

a set of circumstances in which one finds oneself; a state of affairs

Example

We need to assess the current situation before making any decisions.

私たちは、意思決定を行う前に現在の状況を評価する必要があります。

B2 verb /ʌnˈkʌvə(r)/

uncover

明らかにする

Meaning

to reveal something that was hidden or secret

Example

The investigation uncovered new evidence.

調査で新しい証拠が明らかになった。

C2 adjective /ˈnɪɡərdli/

niggardly

ケチ

Meaning

unwilling to spend or give; stingy or miserly

Example

He was too niggardly to leave a decent tip.

彼はまともなチップを置くにはあまりにケチだった。

C2 noun /ˈdoʊneɪtər/

donator

寄付者

Meaning

A person who gives something, especially money or goods, as a donation.

Example

The donator wished to remain anonymous after contributing a large sum.

寄付者は大きな金額を寄付した後、匿名でいることを希望しました。

C2 noun /ˌækwəˈpɒnɪks/

aquaponics

アクアポニックス

Meaning

A system of aquaculture in which the waste produced by farmed fish or other aquatic animals supplies nutrients for plants grown hydroponically.

Example

Aquaponics efficiently utilizes water by integrating fish and plant farming.

アクアポニックスは魚と植物の農業を統合することによって水を効率的に利用します。

C1 noun /swiːt.laɪm/

Sweetlime

スイートライム

Meaning

a citrus fruit that is sweeter and less acidic than regular lime

Example

The sweetlime juice was refreshing on a hot day.

スイートライムジュースは暑い日にさわやかでした。

B2 adjective /ɪnˈtriːɡɪŋ/

intriguing

非常に興味深く、異常な; 好奇心を引き起こす

Meaning

very interesting and unusual; arousing curiosity

Example

The movie has an intriguing plot that keeps the audience hooked.

その映画は観客を引き付ける非常に興味深いプロットを持っています。

C2 noun /ɡəˈruːlɪti/

garrulity

おしゃべり

Meaning

Excessive talkativeness, especially about trivial matters.

Example

His garrulity made it hard to focus during the meeting.

彼の多弁は会議中に集中するのを難しくした。

C1 verb /ɪmˈpɛər/

impair

損なう

Meaning

to weaken or damage something, especially a function or ability

Example

Smoking can impair your lung capacity.

喫煙は肺活量を害する可能性があります。

C2 noun /ˌdaɪələˈtɪʃən/

dialectician

弁証法の専門家

Meaning

A person skilled in dialectic or logical argument.

Example

Socrates is often considered the greatest dialectician in history.

ソクラテスはしばしば歴史上最も偉大な弁証法の専門家と見なされます。

C2 noun /kɪθ/

kith

親しい友人

Meaning

Friends, acquaintances, and relations.

Example

He invited all his kith and kin to the wedding.

彼は結婚式にすべての親しい友人と親戚を招待しました。

C1 noun /ˈmedoʊ/

Meadow

草地

Meaning

A piece of grassland, especially one used for hay

Example

The cows grazed peacefully in the green meadow.

牛は緑の草地で平和に草を食べていた。

B2 noun /ˈskændəl/

scandal

スキャンダル

Meaning

an event or action that causes public outrage or damage to one's reputation

Example

The politician's affair became a public scandal.

その政治家の不倫は公然のスキャンダルとなった。

C1 adjective ˌnɒnˈvɜːr.bəl

nonverbal

非言語

Meaning

Communication using body language, facial expressions, or gestures instead of words

Example

Nonverbal cues play a crucial role in effective communication.

非言語の合図は効果的なコミュニケーションにおいて重要な役割を果たします。

A2 noun /kəˈnɛkʃən/

connection

接続

Meaning

a relationship in which a person, thing, or idea is linked or associated with something else

Example

There is a strong connection between exercise and health.

運動と健康の間に強い接続があります。

B2 noun /pəˈzeʃ.ən/

Possession

所有権; 財産; 支配

Meaning

something that belongs to someone; the state of having or owning something

Example

The house has been in their family's possession for generations.

その家は何世代にもわたって彼らの家族の所有物です。

A1 verb /ˈstʌdi/

study

勉強する

Meaning

to learn about something; to examine carefully; to research

Example

I study mathematics every evening.

私は毎晩数学を勉強します。

B2 noun /oʊk/

oak

オークの木

Meaning

a large tree that produces acorns and has strong, hard wood

Example

The old oak tree provided shade for the entire yard.

古いオークの木は庭全体に日陰を提供しました。

C1 noun

Kin

家族; 親戚;

B2 adverb /ˈsoʊlli/

solely

単独で

Meaning

only; not involving anyone or anything else

Example

He is solely responsible for the decision.

彼はその決定に完全に責任を持っています。

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。

B2 noun /əˈpoʊ.nənt/

Opponent

対戦相手; ライバル

Meaning

a person who disagrees with or resists a proposal or practice; someone who competes against another

Example

The chess player defeated his strongest opponent.

チェスのプレーヤーは最強の対戦相手を倒した。

C1 noun /əˌtɜːni ˈdʒɛnərəl/

attorney-general

司法長官

Meaning

The chief legal officer of a state or country.

Example

The attorney-general announced new reforms to strengthen justice.

司法長官は司法の強化のための新しい改革を発表しました。

B2 verb /ˈstrɛŋkθən/

strengthen

強化する

Meaning

To make or become stronger.

Example

Communication can strengthen bonds between people.

コミュニケーションは人々の間の絆を強化することができます。

B2 adverb /kənˈsɪdərəbli/

Considerably

かなり; 相当

Meaning

to a notably large degree; significantly; substantially

Example

The price has increased considerably over the past year.

昨年、価格はかなり上昇しました。

B2 noun /ˈmɜːrtʃənt/

merchant

商人

Meaning

a person or company involved in the trade of goods, especially in large quantities

Example

The merchant sold spices from distant lands.

商人は遠くの土地から香辛料を売っていた。

C2 noun /ˌær.əˈbesk/

arabesque

装飾的デザイン

Meaning

a complex, ornate design featuring intertwined flowing lines, often used in architecture or ballet poses

Example

The ceiling was decorated with delicate arabesque patterns.

天井は繊細なアラベスク模様で飾られていました。

C2 verb /ɪkˈskruːʃieɪt/

excruciate

苦しめる

Meaning

to cause intense pain or suffering

Example

The injury excruciated him with unbearable pain.

その怪我は彼を耐え難い痛みに苦しめました。

B2 adjective /ˈstɜːrdi/

sturdy

頑丈

Meaning

strongly and solidly built; not easily weakened

Example

The carpenter made a sturdy wooden table.

大工は頑丈な木製のテーブルを作った。

B2 verb /ˈkɒm.plɪ.keɪt/

complicate

複雑にする

Meaning

To make something more difficult or confusing.

Example

The new rules will only complicate the process.

新しいルールはプロセスをさらに複雑にするだけです。

B1 noun, verb /eɪd/

aid

援助

Meaning

help or support, typically of a practical nature

Example

The volunteers provided aid to the flood victims.

ボランティアは洪水の被害者に援助を提供しました。

C1 verb /ɪnˈsaɪt/

incite

扇動する

Meaning

to provoke; to stir up

Example

His speech incited the crowd to violence.

彼のスピーチは群衆を暴力に駆り立てた。

B1 adjective /ˈfɔːrmər/

former

元

Meaning

Having been previously in a particular role or position.

Example

He is a former president of the association.

彼はその協会の元会長です。

C1 adjective /ˌprɛfəˈrɛnʃəl/

preferential

優遇

Meaning

showing or giving advantage to one over others

Example

Members receive preferential treatment at the club.

メンバーはクラブで優遇されます。

A1 noun /deɪts/

Dates

デーツ

Meaning

sweet brown oval fruits that grow on date palm trees

Example

Dates are commonly eaten during Ramadan to break the fast.

デーツはラマダン中に断食を解くためによく食べられます。

C2 noun /sɑːrˈkɒfəɡəs/

sarcophagus

石棺

Meaning

A stone coffin, often decorated, used in ancient times.

Example

The museum displayed a beautifully carved sarcophagus from ancient Egypt.

博物館には古代エジプトからの美しく彫刻された石棺が展示されていました。

A2 preposition /riː/

re

について

Meaning

concerning or about (used in formal letters or emails)

Example

The letter was sent re your recent application.

その手紙はあなたの最近の申請について送られました。

C2 noun /ˈpɜːrsɪflɑːʒ/

persiflage

軽い皮肉

Meaning

light and slightly contemptuous mockery or banter

Example

Their conversation was full of persiflage and jokes.

彼らの会話は軽い皮肉とジョークでいっぱいだった。

C1 noun /kuː/

coup

クーデター

Meaning

a sudden, decisive action that brings about a change, especially in government

Example

The military staged a coup to overthrow the existing regime.

軍隊は現政権を倒すためにクーデターを起こしました。

A2 adjective /ˈhɔːrəbəl/

Horrible

恐ろしい; ひどい; 恐怖を引き起こす;

Meaning

causing or likely to cause horror; shocking; terrible; extremely unpleasant

Example

The accident was a horrible sight to witness.

その事故は目撃するには恐ろしい光景でした。

C2 noun /ˈɡʊrmənd/

gourmand

美食家

Meaning

A person who enjoys eating a lot or has a great appetite for food.

Example

As a true gourmand, he never missed an opportunity to try new dishes.

本物の美食家として、彼は新しい料理を試す機会を決して見逃しませんでした。

C1 noun /ˈsɪ.nɪk/

Cynic

皮肉屋; 疑い深い人

Meaning

a person who believes that people are motivated purely by self-interest; someone who is skeptical about human nature

Example

The old cynic believed that politicians only cared about getting votes.

その古い皮肉屋は政治家がただ票を得ることにしか関心がないと信じていた。

C2 noun /ˈtændʒənsi/

tangency

接線

Meaning

the condition of touching but not intersecting, especially in geometry

Example

The circle and the line are in a state of tangency at one point.

円と直線は1点で接する状態にあります。

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。

C2 noun /ˈɡæliən/

galleon

ガレオン船

Meaning

A large sailing ship used mainly by Europeans from the 16th to 18th centuries.

Example

The Spanish galleon carried treasures across the Atlantic.

スペインのガレオン船は大西洋を越えて財宝を運んだ。

C1 adjective /səˈdʒɛstɪv/

suggestive

示唆的

Meaning

tending to suggest ideas or images; sometimes implies something sexual or provocative

Example

The painting was highly suggestive and sparked much debate.

その絵画は非常に示唆的で、たくさんの議論を引き起こしました。

C2 noun /ɪˈlɪksər/

elixir

エリクシール

Meaning

A magical or medicinal potion believed to cure illnesses or grant immortality.

Example

The old legend spoke of an elixir that could grant eternal youth.

古代の伝説は、永遠の若さを与えることができるエリクシールについて語っていました。

C1 noun /ˈdʒʌɡ.lər/

Juggler

ジャグラー

Meaning

a person who skillfully throws and catches objects as entertainment

Example

The juggler entertained the crowd with his amazing ball tricks.

ジャグラーは彼の見事なボールさばきで観客を楽しませた。

C1 noun /ˈkɑːrkəs/

carcass

動物の死体

Meaning

the dead body of an animal, especially after being slaughtered

Example

Vultures fed on the carcass left in the field.

ハゲワシは野原に残された死体を食べていた。

C1 adjective /ˈwɪl.fəl/

Wilful

頑固な; 意図的な

Meaning

deliberately stubborn; done on purpose; intentional

Example

His wilful disobedience led to punishment.

彼の意図的な不服従は罰に繋がった。

C1 noun ˈæk.si.əm

axiom

公理

Meaning

A statement or principle that is considered true and does not require proof.

Example

Actions speak louder than words is a well-known axiom.

行動は言葉よりも雄弁である、それはよく知られた公理です。

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 /ɪmˈbærəsmənt/

embarrassment

恥ずかしさ

Meaning

a feeling of self-consciousness, shame, or awkwardness

Example

Her face turned red with embarrassment after the mistake.

彼女は間違いを犯した後、恥ずかしさで顔が赤くなった。

B1 noun /ˈdɛkeɪd/

decade

十年

Meaning

A period of ten years.

Example

The country has changed a lot in the past decade.

その国は過去10年間で大きく変わりました。

C2 noun /daɪˈvʌldʒəns/

divulgence

暴露

Meaning

the act of revealing or disclosing something secret or private

Example

The divulgence of company secrets caused a major scandal.

企業の秘密の暴露が大きなスキャンダルを引き起こした。

B2 noun /ˈdɪdʒɪt/

digit

Meaning

a numeral from 0 to 9; also a finger or toe

Example

You must enter a four-digit code to unlock the phone.

C1 verb /dɪˈmoʊt/

demote

降格

Meaning

to reduce to a lower rank or position

Example

The manager decided to demote the employee for poor performance.

マネージャーはパフォーマンスが悪いため、従業員を降格させることに決めました。

A1 adjective, noun, adverb, verb (past tense of leave) /lɛft/

left

左

Meaning

on or towards the side of the body that is to the west when facing north

Example

He turned left at the intersection.

彼は交差点で左に曲がった。

C1 noun /ˈpen.əns/

Penance

懺悔; 何か悪いことをしたために受け入れる罰

Meaning

punishment that you accept for doing something wrong; an act of showing that you are sorry for sin

Example

The monk performed penance for his past mistakes.

修道士は過去の過ちに対して懺悔を行いました。

C1 noun ˌɒp.tɪ.maɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

optimization

最適化

Meaning

Improving processes to increase performance and efficiency.

Example

SEO optimization helps websites rank higher on search engines.

SEO最適化はウェブサイトが検索エンジンでより高いランクを獲得するのを助けます。

B2 noun /buˈkeɪ/

Bouquet

花束

Meaning

an attractively arranged bunch of flowers, especially one presented as a gift or carried at a ceremony

Example

The bride carried a beautiful bouquet of white roses down the aisle.

花嫁は白いバラの美しい花束を持って歩きました。

C1 noun /ˈper.ɪ.wɪŋ.kəl/

Periwinkle

ペリウィンクル

Meaning

a small trailing plant with violet-blue or white flowers

Example

Purple periwinkles covered the garden ground beautifully.

紫色のペリウィンクルが美しく庭の地面を覆っていました。

C1 noun /ˈfæk.ʃən/

Faction

派閥

Meaning

a small organized dissenting group within a larger one

Example

Different factions within the party disagreed about the new policy.

党内の異なる派閥は新しい政策に対して意見が一致しませんでした。

C2 adjective /ˈplɛntɪəs/

plenteous

豊富

Meaning

existing in great quantity; abundant

Example

The harvest was plenteous, providing enough food for the entire village.

収穫は豊富で、村全体に十分な食料を提供しました。

B1 adverb /ˈfeər.li/

Fairly

公正に; 適度に; 合理的に

Meaning

in a just manner; moderately; reasonably

Example

The test was fairly easy, but some questions were challenging.

テストはかなり簡単でしたが、いくつかの質問は挑戦的でした。

C2 adjective /baɪˈɛniəl/

biennial

隔年の

Meaning

happening every two years

Example

The biennial festival attracts thousands of visitors.

その隔年の祭りは何千人もの訪問者を引き付けます。

C1 noun /mɒb/

Mob

暴徒; 暴力的に行動するグループ

Meaning

a large crowd of people; a group that acts in a violent way

Example

An angry mob gathered outside the building.

怒った暴徒が建物の外に集まった。

C1 noun ˌriː.pɚˈkʌʃ.ənz

repercussions

影響

Meaning

The unintended consequences or effects of an action or event.

Example

The new policy had unintended repercussions on the economy.

新しい政策は経済に予期しない影響を与えました。

B2 noun /ˈɑːrtɪzən/

artisan

職人

Meaning

a skilled craftsperson who makes things by hand

Example

The artisan crafted a beautiful wooden chair.

職人は美しい木製の椅子を作りました。

B2 verb /suː/

sue

訴える

Meaning

to bring a lawsuit against someone in a court of law

Example

She decided to sue the company for damages.

彼女は損害賠償のために会社を訴えることに決めました。

B1 adverb /ˈber.li/

Barely

かろうじて; ちょうど; ほとんどない

Meaning

scarcely; only just; almost not

Example

I barely passed the exam.

私はかろうじて試験に合格しました。

B2 noun fɪkst ˈɪnkʌm

fixed income

固定収入

Meaning

Investment that provides a return in the form of fixed periodic payments.

Example

Fixed income investments provide reliable returns.

固定収入の投資は信頼性の高いリターンを提供します。

B2 adjective + noun ˈædvɜːrs ɪˈfekts

adverse effects

悪影響

Meaning

Negative or harmful impacts that result from an action or condition.

Example

Plastic usage has adverse effects on the environment.

プラスチックの使用は環境に悪影響を与える。

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

inchoate

未完成

Meaning

Just begun and not fully formed; rudimentary.

Example

His inchoate ideas needed more research to be developed.

彼の未完成のアイデアは、さらに開発するためにもっと研究が必要だった。

C2 adjective /əˈkɪliən/

achillean

アキレス的

Meaning

like or characteristic of Achilles; strong but vulnerable

Example

His achillean pride made him blind to danger.

彼のアキレス的な誇りは彼を危険に対して盲目にした。

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。

C1 noun ˌɪnˈsaɪtfʊlnɪs

insightfulness

洞察力、分析能力

Meaning

The capacity to gain an accurate and deep intuitive understanding of a person or thing.

Example

His insightfulness helped solve the complex problem.

彼の洞察力は複雑な問題を解決するのに役立ちました。

C1 adjective /ˈræb.ɪd/

rabid

狂信的

Meaning

Having extreme or fanatical support for something; relating to or suffering from rabies.

Example

He was a rabid fan of the football team.

彼はサッカーチームの狂信的なファンだった。

C2 adjective /ˈvɪnsəbl/

vincible

打ち負かされる可能性がある

Meaning

capable of being overcome or defeated

Example

The enemy seemed vincible after losing their main base.

敵は主要基地を失った後、打ち負かされる可能性があった。

C1 adjective /pərˈvɜːrs/

perverse

倒錯

Meaning

showing a deliberate desire to behave in a way that is unreasonable, contrary, or unacceptable

Example

He took a perverse pleasure in upsetting his colleagues.

彼は同僚を困らせることに倒錯した喜びを感じていた。

C2 adjective /ˈkwɛrʊləs/

querulous

不平を言う

Meaning

Complaining in a whining or irritable manner.

Example

The querulous customer kept finding fault with every detail.

その不平を言う顧客は、すべての細部に不満を見つけ続けました。

C1 verb /ˈsætʃəˌreɪt/

saturate

Meaning

to fill completely with something until no more can be absorbed

Example

The heavy rain saturated the ground within minutes.

C2 noun /ˌɛpɪzəʊˈɒtɪk/

epizootic

動物伝染病

Meaning

An outbreak of disease affecting many animals of one kind at the same time.

Example

The farmer feared an epizootic might wipe out his cattle.

農家は、動物伝染病が彼の家畜を壊すかもしれないと恐れていました。

C1 verb /ˈpɜːrkəleɪt/

percolate

Meaning

To filter gradually through a porous surface or substance; to spread slowly.

Example

The rainwater percolated through the soil into the groundwater.

B2 noun /ˌɔːltəˈreɪʃən/

alteration

変更

Meaning

a change or modification made to something

Example

The tailor made an alteration to the suit.

仕立屋はスーツに変更を加えました。

A2 noun /frʌnt/

front

前面

Meaning

the forward-facing part of something

Example

The house has a garden in front.

家の前に庭があります。

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。

C1 noun /ˈtɪrəni/

tyranny

圧政

Meaning

Cruel and oppressive government or rule by a tyrant.

Example

The people revolted against the tyranny of their ruler.

人々は支配者の圧政に反抗しました。

B2 noun /kənˌtɪn.juˈeɪ.ʃən/

continuation

継続

Meaning

the action of carrying something on over time; extension

Example

The continuation of the series was announced after the finale.

シリーズの継続は最終回後に発表されました。

C2 adjective /prəˈvaɪzəri/

provisory

仮の

Meaning

conditional; depending on certain terms being met

Example

The arrangement was only provisory until the final contract was signed.

その取り決めは、最終契約が署名されるまで仮のものでした。

C2 noun phrase /ˌhjuː ən ˈkraɪ/

hue and cry

大声の抗議

Meaning

A loud public outcry or protest, often demanding action.

Example

There was a hue and cry over the new policy changes.

新しい政策変更に対して、大声の抗議が起こった。

B2 noun /ˌpɜː.sɪˈvɪə.rəns/

perseverance

忍耐力

Meaning

Persistence in doing something despite difficulty or delay in achieving success

Example

His perseverance helped him achieve his dreams.

彼の忍耐力が彼を夢の実現に導いた。

B2 verb /ˈraɪpən/

ripen

幸せ

Meaning

to become or make something ready to eat or fully developed

Example

The bananas ripened quickly in the warm weather.

彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、幸せを隠せなかった。

C2 noun /ˈhɑː.mə.li/

Homily

説教; 道徳的な退屈な講義

Meaning

a religious discourse delivered as part of a church service; a tedious moralizing lecture

Example

The priest delivered an inspiring homily about compassion and forgiveness during Sunday service.

牧師は日曜日の礼拝中に思いやりと許しについての感動的な説教を行いました。

C2 adjective /ˈbɪbjələs/

bibulous

酒好き

Meaning

Excessively fond of drinking alcohol.

Example

His bibulous habits worried his family.

彼の酒好きな習慣は家族を心配させた。

C2 adjective /ˈhæriːd/

harried

過労や絶え間ない干渉で緊張したりストレスを感じたりする

Meaning

feeling strained or stressed due to being overworked or constantly bothered

Example

The harried teacher struggled to calm the noisy classroom.

過労の教師は騒々しい教室を静めるのに苦労していました。

C1 noun /pərˈvɜːrʒən/

perversion

歪曲

Meaning

The act of distorting or corrupting the original meaning, purpose, or state of something.

Example

The regime’s censorship was seen as a perversion of free speech.

政権の検閲は、自由な言論の歪曲と見なされていました。

B2 noun /ˈsɪɡ.nəlz/

signals

信号

Meaning

A gesture, action, or sound conveying information or instructions.

Example

Signals from deep space were detected last week.

深宇宙からの信号は先週検出されました。

B2 noun ˈʃɔːtkʌmɪŋz

shortcomings

欠点

Meaning

A fault or failure to meet a certain standard; deficiencies.

Example

Institutional shortcomings affect student behavior negatively.

制度的な欠点は学生の行動に悪影響を与える。

A2 noun /ˈtræfɪk/

traffic

交通

Meaning

movement of vehicles, goods, or people

Example

There was heavy traffic on the highway this morning.

今朝、高速道路には多くの交通がありました。

A2 noun /ˈkɪndərˌɡɑːrtn/

kindergarten

幼稚園

Meaning

a school or class for young children, typically between the ages of four and six

Example

She enrolled her child in kindergarten to prepare for elementary school.

彼女は子供を小学校に備えて幼稚園に入学させました。

C2 noun /ˈdʒæz.mɪn/

Jesmine

ジャスミン

Meaning

a climbing shrub with fragrant white or yellow flowers

Example

The jasmine flowers filled the garden with their sweet fragrance.

ジャスミンの花が庭を甘い香りで満たした。

A2 adverb /ɪnˈstɛd/

instead

代わりに

Meaning

As an alternative or substitute.

Example

She didn’t buy the dress; instead, she chose a pair of shoes.

彼女はドレスを買わなかった。代わりに、彼女は靴を選んだ。

C1 noun /ˈtaɪ.ɡrəs/

Tigress

メスのトラ

Meaning

an adult female tiger

Example

The powerful tigress hunted silently through the jungle.

強力なメスのトラがジャングルを静かに狩っていた。

B1 noun /əˈsɛmbli/

assembly

集会

Meaning

a group of people gathered together for a common purpose or the act of putting parts together to form something

Example

The school held an assembly to discuss the new rules.

学校は新しい規則について話し合うために集会を開きました。

C1 verb /ˈsɔːntər/

saunter

Meaning

to walk in a slow, relaxed manner without hurry or effort

Example

We sauntered along the riverside, stopping now and then to watch the boats.

B2 noun /meɪz/

Maize

トウモロコシ

Meaning

a tall cereal plant bearing large grains on a cob; corn

Example

Farmers in the region grow maize as their primary crop for both food and animal feed.

この地域の農家は、食料と動物の餌の両方としてトウモロコシを主要な作物として育てています。

C1 verb /spɜːr/

spur

促す / 奨励する

Meaning

To encourage or motivate someone to take action.

Example

The teacher's praise spurred him to study harder.

教師の賞賛は彼にもっと一生懸命勉強するように促した。