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A2 noun /ˌɪn.trəˈdʌk.ʃən/

introduction

紹介
Meaning
the action of introducing something or someone; an opening or beginning part
Example
The professor gave a brief introduction before starting the lecture.
教授は講義を始める前に簡単なイントロダクションをしました。
C2 adjective əˈdrɔɪt

adroit

器用な, 巧妙な, うまい
Meaning
clever or skillful in using the hands or mind.
Example
She is adroit at solving complex problems.
彼女は複雑な問題を解決するのが得意です。
B2 noun /spekˈteɪtər/

Spectator

観客
Meaning
a person who watches at a show, game, or other event; an observer
Example
The stadium was filled with excited spectators.
スタジアムは興奮した観客でいっぱいでした。
B2 adverb /ˈlaɪk.waɪz/

Likewise

同様に; 同じように; 似たように
Meaning
in the same way; also; similarly
Example
She studied hard for the exam, and her brother did likewise.
彼女は試験のために一生懸命勉強し、彼女の兄も同様にしました。
C2 adjective /woʊnt/ or /wɔːnt/

wont

習慣
Meaning
accustomed or used to doing something
Example
She rose early, as she was wont to do.
彼女は早く起きました、彼女がするのが習慣だったように。
C1 verb /dɪˈplɔːr/

deplore

非難する
Meaning
to feel or express strong disapproval of something; to regret deeply
Example
Many people deplore the violence shown on television.
多くの人々はテレビで示された暴力を非難しています。
C1 noun /ɪnˌkɑːsəˈreɪʃən/

incarceration

投獄
Meaning
the state of being imprisoned or confined
Example
The criminal faced years of incarceration for his crimes.
犯人はその犯罪のために長年の投獄を受けた。
A2 verb /ʃʌt/

shut

閉じる
Meaning
to close something, especially a door or window
Example
Please shut the door before you leave.
出かける前にドアを閉めてください。
B2 verb səˈpres

suppress

抑制する
Meaning
To forcibly put an end to; to restrain or subdue.
Example
Authorities must suppress criminal activities in campuses.
当局はキャンパス内の犯罪行為を抑制しなければならない。
B1 verb /prəˈnaʊns/

pronounce

発音する
Meaning
to say words correctly; to declare officially
Example
She can pronounce French words perfectly.
彼女はフランス語の単語を完璧に発音できます。
C1 noun /ˈneɪ.vəl fɔːrs/

Naval Force

海軍
Meaning
the branch of a nation's armed services that conducts military operations at sea
Example
The naval force protected the country's coastline from enemy attacks.
海軍は敵の攻撃から国の海岸線を守った
C2 noun /ˈtrɒɡlədaɪt/

troglodyte

洞窟人
Meaning
A person who lives in a cave or is considered old-fashioned and out of touch.
Example
Some called him a troglodyte for refusing to use modern technology.
彼は現代の技術を使うことを拒んだため、洞窟人と呼ばれた。
C1 noun /ˈblʌd.ʃed/

Bloodshed

流血; 大虐殺
Meaning
the killing or wounding of people, typically in large numbers during a conflict
Example
The peace treaty was signed to prevent further bloodshed.
平和条約はさらなる流血を防ぐために署名されました。
C2 noun ˈdɒɡ.ɪd.nəs

doggedness

執念
Meaning
Stubborn persistence in achieving something without giving up.
Example
His doggedness in pursuing his goals was inspiring.
目標達成における彼の執念は感動的だった。
B2 noun /ˈwɪd.oʊ.ər/

Widower

未亡人の夫
Meaning
a man whose wife has died and who has not married again
Example
The elderly widower lived alone but had regular visits from his children.
高齢の未亡人の夫は一人で住んでいましたが、子供たちから定期的に訪問を受けていました。
C2 adjective, noun /pləˈbiːən/

plebian

一般的な、平民の
Meaning
alternate spelling of 'plebeian'; common or ordinary
Example
His tastes were rather plebian, favoring simple food and clothes.
彼の趣味はかなり一般的で、シンプルな食べ物と服を好んでいました。
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。
B2 noun /ˈaʊt.laɪn/

Outline

アウトライン; 概要; 計画
Meaning
a general description or plan showing the essential features of something; the main points
Example
The teacher provided an outline of the course syllabus.
先生はコースのアウトラインを提供しました。
B2 adjective /ˌsen.tɪˈmen.təl/

Sentimental

感傷的な
Meaning
having tender feelings; being emotional about memories or experiences
Example
She became sentimental when looking at old family photographs.
彼女は昔の家族写真を見て感傷的になった。
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。
C1 adjective /stiːpt/

steeped

浸透した
Meaning
Completely surrounded by or filled with a particular quality, influence, or experience.
Example
The town is steeped in history and tradition.
町は歴史と伝統に浸透している。
B1 adverb /ˈtɛmpərɛrɪli/

temporarily

一時的に
Meaning
for a limited time; not permanently
Example
The road is closed temporarily for repairs.
道路は修理のため一時的に閉鎖されています。
C2 noun /ˈfoʊ.nə.ɡræm/

phonogram

音声記号
Meaning
a written symbol representing a speech sound
Example
The teacher showed how each phonogram represents a particular sound.
教師は、各フォノグラムが特定の音を表す方法を示しました。
C2 noun /ˌkɒnsæŋˈɡwɪnɪti/

consanguinity

血縁関係
Meaning
The fact of being descended from the same ancestor; blood relationship.
Example
The degree of consanguinity was important in inheritance laws.
相続法では、血縁関係の程度が重要でした。
C2 noun /ˈbɒmbæst/

bombast

大げさな言葉
Meaning
speech or writing that is overly pompous and inflated
Example
His campaign speech was full of bombast but lacked real substance.
彼の選挙演説はボンバストに満ちていたが、実際の実質は欠けていた。
C2 adjective /ˈvoʊlənt/

volant

飛べる
Meaning
able to fly or moving swiftly
Example
The volant bird soared gracefully across the sky.
その飛べる鳥は空を優雅に飛んでいました。
B1 verb /əˈpriːʃieɪt/

appreciate

感謝する
Meaning
to recognize the value or significance of; to be grateful for
Example
I really appreciate your help with this project.
このプロジェクトでのあなたの助けに本当に感謝しています。
C2 noun /sneɪk ɡɔːrd/

Snake gourd

ヘビウリ
Meaning
a long, curved vegetable that resembles a snake, commonly used in South Asian cuisine
Example
The snake gourd grows in a twisted, serpentine shape in the garden.
ヘビウリは庭で蛇のような形に曲がりながら育ちます。
B2 adverb /əˈfek.ʃən.ət.li/

Affectionately

愛情を込めて
Meaning
in a way that shows feelings of liking or love; with fondness and care
Example
She hugged her grandmother affectionately.
彼女はおばあちゃんを愛情を込めて抱きしめました。
C2 verb /trænsˈfjuːz/

transfuse

Meaning
to transfer blood or another fluid into a vein or body part; to instill a quality or idea into someone or something
Example
The doctor had to transfuse blood into the patient after the surgery.
C1 adjective /ˈpɪt.i.ə.bəl/

pitiable

哀れな
Meaning
deserving sympathy or compassion
Example
The stray dog looked pitiable in the rain.
その迷子の犬は雨の中で哀れに見えた。
C1 adjective /ɪˈluːsɪv/

elusive

捕えにくい
Meaning
Difficult to find, catch, or achieve; hard to understand or define.
Example
The solution to the problem proved elusive.
その問題の解決策は捕えにくいことが証明された。
C1 adjective /ˈplaɪənt/

pliant

柔軟な、影響を受けやすいまたは適応可能な
Meaning
flexible; easily influenced or adaptable
Example
She has a pliant personality that adapts well to new situations.
彼女は新しい状況にうまく適応できる柔軟な性格を持っています。
C2 adjective /sɪˈdɪʃəs/

seditious

扇動的
Meaning
Encouraging rebellion against authority.
Example
The activist spread seditious pamphlets among the crowd.
活動家は群衆の中で扇動的なパンフレットを配布しました。
C2 noun /lɪˈvaɪəθən/

leviathan

巨大な海の怪物
Meaning
a huge sea monster or something very large and powerful.
Example
The ship looked like a leviathan on the horizon.
その船は地平線上で巨大な海の怪物のように見えました。
C2 noun /ˈmuːn.biːm/

moonbeam

月光
Meaning
A ray of light from the moon.
Example
A moonbeam lit up the quiet forest clearing.
月光が静かな森の開けた場所を照らした。
C1 noun /ˌdɪspəˈzɪʃən/

disposition

Meaning
A person's usual attitude or temperament; arrangement or tendency.
Example
She has a cheerful disposition despite the difficulties.
C2 verb /lɔːd/

laud

Meaning
To praise someone or something highly, especially in public.
Example
The critic lauded the actor's performance as a masterpiece.
B2 noun /ˈæl.oʊ ˈvɪər.ə/

Aloe Vera

アロエベラ
Meaning
a succulent plant with thick fleshy leaves and medicinal properties; produces tubular flowers
Example
The aloe vera plant blooms with orange or yellow tubular flowers.
アロエベラの植物はオレンジ色や黄色のチューブ状の花を咲かせます。
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 /ˈnɪp.i/

Nippy

寒い; ひんやり; 動きが速くて敏捷
Meaning
cold; chilly; quick and agile in movement
Example
It's quite nippy outside today, you should wear a jacket.
今日は外がかなり寒いので、ジャケットを着るべきです。
B1 noun ˈpɒdkɑːsts

podcasts

ポッドキャスト
Meaning
A digital audio or video file or recording, usually part of a themed series, that can be downloaded from a website to a media player or computer.
Example
Podcasts are great for improving listening.
ポッドキャストはリスニング力向上に最適です。
B2 verb /skæn/

scan

幸福
Meaning
To look at something carefully or quickly; to digitally copy or capture an image or document.
Example
She scanned the document before sending it by email.
彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、喜びを隠せませんでした。
B2 noun /ˈɪn.flu.ən.sər/

Influencer

インフルエンサー, 商品を勧める人
Meaning
A person with the ability to influence potential buyers of a product or service by promoting or recommending the items on social media.
Example
Social media influencers shape consumer preferences.
ソーシャルメディアのインフルエンサーは消費者の好みを形作っています。
B2 noun /red liːf/

Red leaf

赤い葉
Meaning
red-colored leafy vegetable; amaranth leaves used as greens
Example
Red leaf is rich in iron and is commonly eaten in Bengali households.
赤い葉は鉄分が豊富で、ベンガルの家庭でよく食べられます。
C1 verb /ɪmˈbɛl.ɪʃ/

embellish

飾る
Meaning
To make something more attractive by adding decorative details or exaggerating.
Example
He tends to embellish stories to make them more interesting.
彼は物語をより面白くするために飾る傾向があります。
B2 noun ˈæt.rɪ.bjuːt

attribute

属性
Meaning
A quality or feature regarded as a characteristic or inherent part of someone or something.
Example
An important attribute of wood is its flexibility.
木材の重要な属性はその柔軟性です。
B2 noun /ˌkɑn.trəˈdɪk.ʃən/

Contradiction

矛盾; 不一致
Meaning
a combination of statements, ideas, or features which are opposed to one another; inconsistency
Example
There was a clear contradiction between his words and his actions.
彼の言葉と行動の間には明確な矛盾がありました。
B2 noun /ˌsuːvəˈnɪər/

Souvenir

お土産
Meaning
a thing that is kept as a reminder of a person, place, or event; a memento
Example
I bought a small souvenir from the gift shop.
私はギフトショップで小さな土産を買いました。
C1 noun səˈsteɪnəbəl ænd kəˈlæbərətɪv əˈproʊtʃ

sustainable and collaborative approach

持続可能で協力的なアプローチ
Meaning
A method of working together that can be maintained over time without depleting resources or causing harm.
Example
A sustainable and collaborative approach is crucial for solving environmental problems.
環境問題を解決するためには、持続可能で協力的なアプローチが不可欠です。
C1 noun /ˈmɒnəʊˌkʌltʃər/

monoculture

モノカルチャー
Meaning
The agricultural practice of growing only one type of crop over a large area and for many consecutive years, which can lead to increased vulnerability to pests and diseases.
Example
Monoculture can lead to soil depletion and increased pest vulnerability.
モノカルチャーは土壌の劣化や害虫への脆弱性の増加を引き起こす可能性があります。
C1 adjective /wɒn/

wan

青白い
Meaning
looking pale or sickly; lacking color or vitality
Example
After the long illness, his face looked wan and tired.
長い病気の後、彼の顔は青白くて疲れて見えた。
C2 verb /kəˈvɔrt/

cavort

楽しそうに跳ねる
Meaning
to jump or dance around excitedly
Example
The children cavorted happily in the garden.
子供たちは庭で楽しそうに跳ねていました。
B2 verb /kənˈstrʌkt/

construct

建設する
Meaning
to build or form something by putting parts together
Example
They plan to construct a new bridge over the river.
彼らは川に新しい橋を建設する予定です。
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。
A2 noun tuːlz

Tools

道具
Meaning
A device or implement used to carry out a particular function.
Example
You can use online tools like FamilySearch to create a family tree.
オンラインツールを使用して、FamilySearchのような家系図を作成できます。
C1 verb /kwɑːʃ/

quash

取り消す
Meaning
To reject or void something legally or to put an end to something forcefully.
Example
The court quashed the decision due to lack of evidence.
裁判所は証拠不十分のため、その決定を取り消しました。
B1 adverb /ˈnætʃərəli/

Naturally

自然に
Meaning
in a natural manner; as expected; of course
Example
She naturally excels in mathematics.
彼女は数学で自然に優れている。
B2 noun/verb /rɪˈmɑːrk/

remark

発言
Meaning
something that is said; a comment
Example
She made a remark about the weather.
彼女は天気について発言した。
B2 verb /plaʊ/

plough

耕す
Meaning
to break up and turn over soil using a plough; to move through something with difficulty
Example
The farmer ploughs the field every spring.
農家は毎年春に畑を耕します。
C2 noun /taɪð/

tithe

十分の一
Meaning
A tenth part of one’s income or produce, often given as a religious offering.
Example
He gave a tithe of his earnings to the church.
彼は収入の十分の一を教会に寄付しました。
C1 adjective /raɪ/

wry

歪んだ、皮肉な
Meaning
twisted or distorted in expression; showing dry, mocking humor
Example
He gave a wry smile after hearing the sarcastic remark.
彼は皮肉なコメントを聞いた後、歪んだ笑顔を見せた。
C1 adjective /ˈmaʊntɪnəs/

Mountainous

山岳地帯の
Meaning
having many mountains; characterized by mountains
Example
The mountainous region was difficult to travel through.
その山岳地帯は旅行するのが難しかった。
C1 noun dɪˈpliː.ʃən

depletion

枯渇
Meaning
The gradual reduction or exhaustion of a resource or substance.
Example
Overuse of groundwater leads to depletion of water resources.
地下水の過剰使用は水資源の枯渇を引き起こす。
B1 noun /ˈkɒliːɡ/

colleague

同僚
Meaning
a person with whom one works, especially in a profession or business
Example
She invited her colleagues to the office party.
彼女はオフィスパーティーに同僚を招待しました。
C2 noun /spʌndʒ ɡɔːrd/

Sponse gourd

スポンジカボチャ
Meaning
a fibrous gourd that becomes sponge-like when dried, used for cleaning and in cooking when young
Example
The sponge gourd can be eaten when young or dried to make natural scrubbers.
スポンジカボチャは若い時に食べることができるか、乾燥させて自然のスポンジを作ることができます。
C1 noun, adverb /ˈeɪliəs/

alias

別名
Meaning
A false or assumed identity; also used to mean 'otherwise called'.
Example
The criminal was known by the alias 'Shadow'.
その犯罪者は『シャドウ』という別名で知られていた。
C2 adjective /ˈsuːpaɪn/

supine

仰向けで横たわる
Meaning
Lying on the back, face upward; failing to act due to laziness or weakness.
Example
He lay supine on the grass, staring at the stars.
彼は草の上に仰向けで横たわり、星を見ていた。
C1 noun /ˈskævɪndʒər/

scavenger

死肉食者 / ゴミ収集者
Meaning
an animal or person that feeds on dead or discarded material
Example
Vultures are natural scavengers that clean up the environment.
ハゲワシは自然のスカベンジャーで、環境をきれいにします。
C1 noun /daɪˈsɛkʃən/

dissection

解剖
Meaning
the act of cutting apart or analyzing something in detail, especially a body or structure
Example
The dissection of the specimen revealed important details about its structure.
標本の解剖はその構造に関する重要な詳細を明らかにした。
B2 noun /ˈkaʊ.ərd/

Coward

臆病者
Meaning
a person who lacks the courage to do or endure dangerous or unpleasant things
Example
He called himself a coward for not standing up to the bully.
彼はいじめっ子に立ち向かわなかったので、自分を臆病者だと言った。
B2 adjective ɔːrˈɡæn.ɪk

organic

有機
Meaning
Produced or involving production without the use of chemical fertilizers, pesticides, or other artificial agents.
Example
Organic farming improves soil health and reduces pollution.
有機農業は土壌の健康を改善し、汚染を減少させます。
A1 verb /treɪn/

Train

トレーニングする
Meaning
to teach skills or prepare for a specific activity
Example
Athletes train hard for the Olympics.
アスリートはオリンピックのために一生懸命トレーニングをしています。
C2 adjective /səˈmætɪk/

somatic

身体的
Meaning
Relating to the body, especially as distinct from the mind.
Example
Yoga can improve both somatic and mental health.
ヨガは身体的および精神的健康を改善することができます。
B2 noun /ˈkɒmpɪtəns/

competence

能力
Meaning
the ability to do something successfully or efficiently
Example
Her competence as a manager impressed the board.
マネージャーとしての彼女の能力は、取締役会に感銘を与えました。
C2 noun /ˌɔːltərˈkeɪʃən/

altercation

口論, 言い争い
Meaning
a noisy argument or quarrel
Example
There was a brief altercation between the two drivers.
二人のドライバーの間で短い口論がありました。
B1 adjective /hɪˈstɔːrɪkəl/

historical

歴史的
Meaning
Related to history or past events.
Example
The museum has a large collection of historical documents.
博物館には多くの歴史的な文書が収蔵されています。
C2 noun /ˈfɪɡmənt/

figment

虚構, 想像
Meaning
something invented or imaginary; a fabrication of the mind
Example
The story of the haunted house is just a figment of her imagination.
幽霊屋敷の話は、彼女の想像の産物に過ぎない。
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 adjective /ˈsɪnjuəs/

sinuous

曲がりくねった
Meaning
Having many curves, bends, or turns; winding.
Example
The hikers followed a sinuous path through the forest.
ハイカーたちは森を通る曲がりくねった道を進んだ。
C2 noun /ˈbælæst/

ballast

バラスト
Meaning
heavy material used to stabilize a ship or vehicle
Example
The ship was loaded with ballast to remain steady in the storm.
嵐の中で船が安定を保つためにバラストが積まれていました。
C2 noun /dɪsˈtɛmpər/

distemper

犬に感染するウイルス性疾患
Meaning
a viral disease affecting animals, especially dogs; also refers to a state of disorder
Example
The dog was diagnosed with distemper and needed immediate care.
その犬はディステンパーと診断され、即座の治療が必要でした。
B1 verb /stretʃ/

stretch

ストレッチする
Meaning
to extend or expand; to make or become longer or wider
Example
Athletes stretch their muscles before exercising.
アスリートは運動前に筋肉をストレッチします。
B2 verb /koʊp/

cope

対処する
Meaning
to deal effectively with something difficult
Example
She had to cope with a lot of pressure at work.
彼女は仕事で大きなプレッシャーに対処しなければなりませんでした。
B2 noun /dɒk/

dock

ドック
Meaning
a structure where ships are loaded, unloaded, or repaired
Example
The ship stayed at the dock for two days.
船はドックに2日間停泊していました。
B2 adjective ˌpaɪəˈnɪə.rɪŋ

pioneering

先駆的
Meaning
Involving new ideas or methods; innovative and original.
Example
Pioneering efforts often lead to success.
先駆的な努力はしばしば成功につながります。
C2 adjective /əˈdʌltəreɪtɪd/

adulterated

Meaning
describes food, drink, or medicine made weaker or impure by the addition of another substance
Example
Authorities seized adulterated drugs from the warehouse.
C2 adjective /pjuːˈtrɛsənt/

putrescent

腐敗した
Meaning
undergoing the process of decay; rotting
Example
The putrescent odor made everyone leave the room.
腐敗した臭いでみんな部屋を出て行った。
B2 noun /wɜːrd fɔːrˈmeɪʃən/

word formation

語形成
Meaning
the process by which new words are created or existing words are modified in a language
Example
Word formation helps learners understand how new vocabulary develops in English.
語形成は言語学の重要な分野です。
A2 noun /hɛn/

Hen

雌鶏
Meaning
female chicken
Example
The hen laid fresh eggs in the nest.
雌鶏は巣に新鮮な卵を産んだ。
C2 noun ˌsɜːkəmˈspekʃən

circumspection

慎重、リスクを避けること
Meaning
The quality of being wary and unwilling to take risks; prudence.
Example
His circumspection ensured no mistakes were made.
彼の慎重さが間違いを犯さないようにしました。
B1 noun /nɛt/

net

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 /fɪˈlɒl.ə.dʒɪst/

philologist

言語学者
Meaning
a person who studies languages and their history
Example
The philologist analyzed ancient texts to understand language evolution.
言語学者は古代の文献を分析して、言語の進化を理解しようとした。
C1 noun /ɑːrˈmɑːdə/

armada

戦艦艦隊
Meaning
A large fleet of warships.
Example
The Spanish Armada sailed against England in 1588.
スペインのアルマダは1588年にイギリスに対して出航した。
B1 noun /hel/

Hell

地獄; 苦痛な状態; 極めて不快な経験
Meaning
a place regarded in various religions as a spiritual realm of evil and suffering; an extremely unpleasant experience
Example
Working in the factory during summer was absolute hell due to the extreme heat.
夏に工場で働くことは、極端な暑さのためにまさに地獄のようだった。
C2 noun /əˈdʌltərənt/

adulterant

不純物
Meaning
a substance added to something else, often food or drink, to reduce its quality or strength
Example
The laboratory found an adulterant in the milk samples.
実験室はミルクのサンプルに不純物を発見しました。
C2 noun /ˈpæk.ɪ.dɜːrm/

pachyderm

厚い皮膚を持つ大型哺乳動物
Meaning
a large mammal with thick skin, such as an elephant, rhinoceros, or hippopotamus
Example
The zoo had several pachyderms, including elephants and rhinos.
動物園にはいくつかのパキダームがいて、象やサイが含まれていました。
C1 adjective /ˈɔːdəˌtɔːri/

auditory

Meaning
Relating to the sense of hearing.
Example
The lecture was designed to enhance students' auditory learning skills.
B1 noun ˌrekəɡˈnɪʃn

recognition

認識
Meaning
Acknowledgment of the existence, validity, or legality of something; appreciation or acclaim for an achievement, service, or ability.
Example
He earned recognition after years of struggle.
彼は長年の努力の後、認識を得ました。
B2 noun hɛdʒ

hedge

ヘッジ戦略
Meaning
A way of protecting oneself against financial loss or other adverse circumstances.
Example
Investors use hedging strategies to protect against market volatility.
投資家は市場の変動から守るためにヘッジ戦略を使用します。
C2 noun /fiːf/

fief

封建制度の下で保有される土地; 支配領域または制御区域
Meaning
an estate of land held under the feudal system; a domain or area of control
Example
The knight was granted a fief by the lord for his service.
騎士はそのサービスに対して領主から封土を与えられました。
C2 noun /ˌsuː.pɚˈfluː.ə.t̬i/

superfluity

過剰
Meaning
An excessive amount of something; more than what is needed.
Example
The room was filled with a superfluity of decorations.
部屋は装飾で過剰に満たされていました。
C1 adjective ɪˈneɪt

Innate

生まれつきのまたは自然の
Meaning
Existing from birth or natural
Example
She has an innate talent for music.
彼女は音楽において生まれつきの才能を持っている。
C2 adjective /kənˈsʌmptɪv/

consumptive

消費的な
Meaning
Relating to or characterized by consumption; historically used to describe someone suffering from tuberculosis.
Example
The doctor advised against consumptive habits.
医者は消費的な習慣を避けるようにアドバイスした。
C2 verb /ˈwɪn.oʊ/

winnow

選別する;もみ殻から穀物を分ける
Meaning
to remove the less desirable parts from a group; originally, to separate grain from chaff by blowing air
Example
The committee will winnow the list of applicants to ten finalists.
委員会は応募者のリストを10人のファイナリストに絞り込む予定です。
B2 noun /ˈɡloʊbəl əˈwɛrnɪs/

global awareness

グローバル意識
Meaning
Worldwide consciousness and understanding of important issues that affect people globally, leading to informed action and policy changes.
Example
Global awareness of climate change is essential for policy changes.
気候変動に対するグローバル意識は政策変更にとって不可欠です。
C1 noun /ˈstɛə.rɪ.əʊˌtaɪ.pɪŋ/

stereotyping

ステレオタイプ
Meaning
A widely held but fixed and oversimplified image or idea of a particular type of person or thing.
Example
Stereotyping people based on their race is harmful.
人種に基づいたステレオタイプは有害です。
C2 noun /ˈɛpənɪm/

eponym

名前の由来となった人
Meaning
A person after whom a discovery, invention, place, or other thing is named.
Example
Sandwich is an eponym named after the Earl of Sandwich.
サンドイッチはサンドイッチ伯爵にちなんだエポニムです。
B1 adverb /ˈkʌrəntli/

currently

現在
Meaning
at the present time; now
Example
He is currently working on a new project.
彼は現在、新しいプロジェクトに取り組んでいます。
C1 adjective /ˈnɔːʃəs/

nauseous

吐き気を感じる
Meaning
feeling like you are about to vomit; causing a feeling of sickness
Example
The smell of rotten food made her feel nauseous.
腐った食べ物の匂いが彼女に吐き気を感じさせた。
B1 noun /ˈvɜːr.ʒən/

Version

バージョン; 形態; 物語
Meaning
a particular form or variation of something; an account of an event
Example
This is the latest version of the software.
これはソフトウェアの最新バージョンです。
C2 adjective /prɪˈhɛnsaɪl/

prehensile

把握するための適応
Meaning
adapted for seizing or grasping, especially by wrapping around an object
Example
The monkey used its prehensile tail to hang from the branch.
サルはそのプリヘンシル尾を使って枝からぶら下がっていた。
C2 adjective /ˈhæŋ.dɔːɡ/

hangdog

恥ずかしい
Meaning
looking or feeling ashamed, guilty, or defeated.
Example
He gave me a hangdog look after being caught lying.
彼は嘘をついて捕まった後、恥ずかしそうな顔をした。
C1 adjective /kənˈspɪkjuəs/

conspicuous

目立つ
Meaning
Easily noticeable; attracting attention due to being unusual or prominent.
Example
Her red dress made her conspicuous at the party.
彼女の赤いドレスはパーティーで目立っていました。
B2 noun /ˈɒp.tɪ.mɪ.zəm/

optimism

楽観主義
Meaning
Hopefulness and confidence about the future or the successful outcome of something.
Example
Her optimism helped her overcome difficult times.
彼女の楽観主義は、困難な時期を乗り越える助けとなりました。
A2 noun /ˈreɪl.weɪ/

Railway

鉄道
Meaning
a track made of steel rails along which trains run; a system of tracks with trains, stations, and other facilities
Example
The railway connects major cities across the country.
鉄道は国内の主要な都市を結んでいます。
B2 noun /ˈsɛnsər/

sensor

幸せ
Meaning
a device that detects or measures a physical property and records, indicates, or responds to it
Example
The motion sensor turned on the light automatically.
彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、幸せを隠せなかった。
C2 noun /ˈsɪʒ.ən/

scission

分裂
Meaning
the act of cutting or dividing something
Example
The political party suffered a scission over ideological disputes.
その政党はイデオロギーの対立により分裂を経験しました。
C2 adjective /ˈpaɪbɔːld/

piebald

二色の斑点
Meaning
having irregular patches of two colors, especially black and white
Example
The farmer owns a piebald horse with black and white spots.
農夫は黒と白の斑点があるパイボールドの馬を飼っています。
B2 noun /bʌd/

Bud

つぼみ
Meaning
An undeveloped or immature flower before it opens
Example
The rose bud will bloom into a beautiful flower in a few days.
バラのつぼみは数日以内に美しい花に咲きます。
C2 noun /ˈpɒliˌɑːrki/

polyarchy

ポリアーキー
Meaning
government by many people
Example
Polyarchy allows multiple parties to share power.
ポリアーキーは複数の政党が権力を共有することを許可します。