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。

B2 noun /ɪnˈkluːʒən/

inclusion

インクルージョン

Meaning

the action or state of including or being included within a group or structure

Example

Diversity and inclusion are key values in modern workplaces.

多様性とインクルージョンは現代の職場における重要な価値観です。

C2 verb ɪmˈbaɪb

imbibe

吸収する, 同化する, 飲む

Meaning

Absorb or assimilate ideas or knowledge. To drink or take in.

Example

He tried to imbibe the wisdom from his mentor.

彼は師匠から知恵を吸収しようとした。

B2 adjective /ˈaɪ.dəl/

Idle

怠惰な; 非活動的な; 使われていない

Meaning

lazy; inactive; not working or being used

Example

The factory workers were idle during the strike.

工場の労働者はストライキ中に暇だった。

C1 noun ɪnˈdɪdʒɪnəs trəˈdɪʃənz

Indigenous Traditions

先住民の伝統

Meaning

Cultural practices, beliefs, and customs that have been passed down through generations among native peoples.

Example

Indigenous traditions in the Chittagong Hill Tracts are unique.

チッタゴン丘陵地帯の先住民の伝統はユニークです。

C2 verb /ɪˈnjʊər/

inure

慣れる

Meaning

To become accustomed to something, especially something unpleasant.

Example

Soldiers quickly became inured to the harsh conditions.

兵士たちはすぐに過酷な状況に慣れました。

B2 adjective aɪˈkɒnɪk

iconic

象徴的な

Meaning

Very famous or popular, especially being considered to represent particular opinions or a particular time.

Example

The line "It was the best of times..." is iconic.

"それは最良の時代だった…"というセリフは象徴的です。

C1 noun /ˌɪntəkəˈnɛktɪvɪti/

interconnectivity

相互接続性

Meaning

The state of being interconnected or the degree of connectivity between components

Example

The rise of interconnectivity has transformed global communication.

インターコネクティビティの発展は、世界中のコミュニケーションを変革しました。

C1 noun /ɪnˈkɒmpɪtəns/

incompetence

無能

Meaning

Lack of ability, skill, or effectiveness in doing something.

Example

The project failed due to the manager’s incompetence.

プロジェクトはマネージャーの無能のため失敗しました。

C1 verb /ɪnˈdaɪt/

indict

起訴する

Meaning

to formally accuse someone of committing a serious crime

Example

The grand jury decided to indict the politician for corruption.

大陪審団は腐敗のために政治家を起訴することを決定した。

B2 noun /ˌɪnsɪˈkjʊərɪti/

insecurity

不安感

Meaning

lack of confidence or assurance; a state of uncertainty or vulnerability

Example

Her insecurity made her doubt her abilities despite her experience.

彼女の不安感は彼女に自分の能力を疑わせた。

B1 noun ˌɪndɪˈpendəns

independence

独立

Meaning

The fact or state of being independent; freedom from outside control; not being subject to another's authority.

Example

Independence inspired the movement.

独立は運動を刺激した。

C1 verb /ˈɪtəreɪt/

iterate

反復する

Meaning

To repeat a process or statement, often to improve or refine.

Example

The software team will iterate the design until it meets user needs.

ソフトウェアチームは、ユーザーのニーズを満たすまでデザインを繰り返します。

C2 adjective /ɪɡˈnoʊ.bəl/

Ignoble

卑劣; 恥ずべき; 不名誉

Meaning

dishonorable; not noble in character; base or mean

Example

His ignoble actions betrayed his friends' trust.

彼の卑劣な行動は友人たちの信頼を裏切った。

B1 verb /ɪnˈvɛnt/

invent

発明する

Meaning

to create or design something that has not existed before

Example

Thomas Edison invented the electric bulb.

トーマス・エジソンは電球を発明しました。

C1 adjective /ɪmˈpʌlsɪv/

impulsive

衝動的な, 直感的な

Meaning

acting suddenly without careful thought

Example

She made an impulsive decision to buy the car.

彼女は衝動的な決定で車を買うことにしました。

B2 verb /ɪnˈdʒɛkt/

inject

注射する

Meaning

To introduce a substance, especially a drug, into the body using a needle.

Example

The nurse will inject the vaccine into the patient's arm.

看護師は患者の腕にワクチンを注射します。

C1 adjective /ˌɪlɪˈdʒɪtɪmət/

illegitimate

不正

Meaning

Not authorized by law, rules, or standards; not recognized as valid.

Example

The court ruled the contract to be illegitimate.

裁判所は契約が不正であると判断しました。

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。

B1 adjective /ɪˈliː.ɡəl/

illegal

違法

Meaning

Not allowed by law; unlawful.

Example

It is illegal to drive without a valid license.

有効な免許なしで運転することは違法です。

B2 noun ˌɪn.tɪˈɡreɪ.ʃən

integration

統合。統一。

Meaning

The action or process of integrating; the process of combining or adding parts to make a unified whole.

Example

Integration of networks will improve global communication.

ネットワークの統合は、グローバルなコミュニケーションを改善します。

C2 adjective /ˌɪnɔːˈspɪʃəs/

Inauspicious

不吉

Meaning

unlucky; showing signs that future success is unlikely; unfavorable

Example

The dark clouds seemed inauspicious for the wedding.

暗い雲は結婚式にとって不吉に思えた。

B2 noun ˌɪn.əˈveɪ.ʃən

innovation

革新

Meaning

The action or process of innovating; a new method, idea, product, etc.

Example

Innovation drives solutions to global challenges.

革新は世界的な課題への解決策を促進します。

C2 noun /ɪnˈvɛstɪtʃər/

investiture

任命式

Meaning

the formal ceremony of conferring authority, rank, or office

Example

The king held an investiture ceremony for the new knight.

王は新しい騎士のために任命式を開催しました。

C2 adjective /ˈɪnmoʊst/

inmost

最も内面の

Meaning

Situated at the very heart or deepest part; most private or secret.

Example

She revealed her inmost thoughts to her closest friend.

彼女は最も内面的な考えを最も親しい友達に明かした。

C2 adjective /ˌɪnkɒntrəˈvɜːtəbl/

incontrovertible

論争の余地がない

Meaning

impossible to deny or dispute; unquestionable

Example

The evidence was incontrovertible and proved his innocence.

その証拠は論争の余地がなく、彼の無罪を証明しました。

C1 noun /ɪnˈtɛstɪn/

intestine

腸

Meaning

The part of the digestive system where food is digested and absorbed, extending from the stomach to the anus.

Example

The doctor explained how nutrients are absorbed in the small intestine.

医者は、小腸で栄養素がどのように吸収されるかを説明しました。

A2 noun /ˈɪʃ.uːz/

issues

問題

Meaning

Important topics or problems for debate or discussion.

Example

Health issues from pollution are increasing.

汚染による健康問題が増加しています。

B2 adjective, noun /ɪzˈreɪli/

israeli

イスラエルの

Meaning

relating to Israel or its people; a person from Israel

Example

She works for an Israeli company.

彼女はイスラエルの会社で働いています。

B2 adverb /ɪmˈpɔːtəntli/

importantly

重要な方法で

Meaning

in a way that is of great significance or value

Example

Importantly, the report highlights the need for immediate action.

重要な方法で、報告書は即時の行動の必要性を強調しました。

A2 adverb /ɪnˈdiːd/

indeed

実際に

Meaning

used to emphasize or confirm a statement

Example

It was a long journey indeed.

それは長い旅でした、実際。

B2 adjective /ˈaɪsi/

Icy

氷のような; 非常に冷たい; 敵対的

Meaning

extremely cold; covered with ice; unfriendly or hostile

Example

The icy wind made everyone shiver.

氷のような風が皆を震えさせた。

C2 adjective /ɪnˈsuːsiənt/

insouciant

無頓着

Meaning

Showing a casual lack of concern; carefree.

Example

He gave an insouciant shrug and walked away.

彼は無頓着に肩をすくめて、歩き去った。

A2 adjective/noun /ˈɪndiən/

indian

インディアンの

Meaning

Relating to India, its people, or their culture.

Example

She loves Indian food, especially biryani.

彼女はインディアンの料理が好きで、特にビリヤニが好きです。

C2 adjective /ɪnˈkoʊətɪv/

inchoative

初期の

Meaning

relating to the beginning of something; in an initial stage

Example

The poet used inchoative expressions to depict the dawn of creation.

詩人は創造の夜明けを描くために初期の表現を使いました。

C2 noun /ˈɪntərˌveɪl/

intervale

川沿いの低地、通常は肥沃で平坦

Meaning

A low-lying tract of land along a river, usually fertile and flat.

Example

The farmers cultivated crops on the lush intervale by the river.

農民たちは川沿いの肥沃な土地で作物を育てた。

B1 abbreviation /ˌaɪˈiː/

ie

すなわち

Meaning

That is to say; used to clarify or explain something more precisely.

Example

Many amphibians, i.e., frogs and salamanders, can live both in water and on land.

多くの両生類、すなわちカエルとサラマンダーは、水中と陸上の両方で生きることができます。

C1 adjective /ɪmˈplɔːzəbl/

implausible

信じがたい

Meaning

Not seeming reasonable or probable; unlikely to be true.

Example

The story she told was so implausible that no one believed her.

彼女が話した話はあまりにも信じられないほどで、誰も彼女を信じなかった。

C1 noun ɪnˈsɒl.vən.si

insolvency

破産

Meaning

The state of being unable to pay debts owed; bankruptcy.

Example

The company declared insolvency after years of losses.

その会社は多くの損失の後、破産を宣言した。

C2 noun /ɪmˈpʌlʃən/

impulsion

Meaning

a strong urge or drive to act; the act of impelling

Example

His impulsion to travel made him leave his job suddenly.

C1 adjective /ˌɪnsərˈmaʊntəbl/

insurmountable

克服不可能

Meaning

Too great to be overcome.

Example

The explorers faced insurmountable odds in the desert.

探検者たちは砂漠で克服不可能な障害に直面した。

C1 adjective /ɪmˈpɜːrsənl/

impersonal

無個性

Meaning

not influenced by, showing, or involving personal feelings; lacking human warmth or emotion

Example

The letter was written in a very impersonal style.

その手紙は非常に無個性的なスタイルで書かれていました。

B2 noun /ɪmˈpɒlɪtnəs/

impoliteness

無礼さ

Meaning

lack of good manners or courtesy; rude behavior

Example

His impoliteness towards the guests shocked everyone.

彼の客に対する無礼さは皆を驚かせた。

C2 noun /ɪnˈdɛntʃər/

indenture

Meaning

A formal legal agreement, contract, or document, often relating to work or service.

Example

In the 18th century, many workers came under indenture to work overseas.

C1 noun /ɪnˈdʌstriəsnəs/

industriousness

勤勉

Meaning

The quality of being hardworking and diligent.

Example

His industriousness earned him a promotion at work.

彼の勤勉さは、仕事で昇進をもたらしました。

C1 adjective /ɪˈnɔːrdənət/

inordinate

過度の

Meaning

Excessive or unusually large in degree.

Example

She spent an inordinate amount of time on her phone.

彼女は電話に過度の時間を費やしました。

B2 adjective /ˌɪnəˈproʊpriət/

inappropriate

不適切

Meaning

not suitable or proper in the circumstances

Example

It was inappropriate to talk loudly in the library.

図書館で大声で話すのは不適切でした。

C2 verb /ɪnˈhjuːm/

inhume

埋葬する

Meaning

to bury a dead body in the ground

Example

They inhumed the warrior with full honors.

彼らは戦士を完全な名誉を持って埋葬しました。

C1 adjective /ɪnˈdefɪnət/

Indefinite

不確定な

Meaning

not clearly defined; uncertain; vague; unlimited in time

Example

The meeting has been postponed for an indefinite period.

会議は不確定な期間に延期されました。

C1 adjective /ˈaɪərnˌklæd/

ironclad

鉄壁の

Meaning

impossible to change, break, or dispute; very strong and firm

Example

The company had an ironclad contract with its suppliers.

その会社はサプライヤーと鉄壁の契約を結んでいた。

C1 verb /ɪnˈtɪmɪdeɪt/

intimidate

Meaning

To frighten or overawe someone, especially to make them do what one wants.

Example

The bully tried to intimidate the smaller kids.

B2 verb /ɪnˈflɪkt/

inflict

加える

Meaning

to cause something unpleasant or painful to be suffered by someone or something

Example

The storm inflicted considerable damage to the city.

嵐は都市にかなりの被害を与えました。

C2 adjective /ˈɪndələnt/

indolent

怠惰

Meaning

Wanting to avoid activity or exertion; lazy.

Example

The indolent cat slept in the sun all afternoon.

怠惰な猫は午後ずっと太陽の下で寝ていました。

C1 verb /ɪnˈvælɪdeɪt/

invalidate

無効にする

Meaning

To make something not valid or legally acceptable.

Example

The new evidence may invalidate the previous ruling.

新しい証拠が前の判決を無効にするかもしれません。

C2 adjective /ˌaɪsəʊˈθɜːrməl/

isothermal

等温

Meaning

Having or maintaining equal or constant temperature.

Example

The experiment was conducted under isothermal conditions.

実験は等温条件で行われました。

C1 adjective /ɪnˈtræk.tə.bəl/

intractable

管理不能

Meaning

Difficult or impossible to manage, control, or solve.

Example

The conflict has become an intractable problem.

その対立は管理不能な問題になった。

C2 verb /aɪˈtɪnəˌreɪt/

itinerate

旅行する

Meaning

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

Example

The missionary itinerated throughout the region to spread the message.

伝道師は地域を巡り、メッセージを広めました。

B2 noun /ˈɪm.pʌls/

Impulse

衝動; 突然の欲求

Meaning

a sudden strong and unreflective urge or desire to act; a driving force or motivation

Example

She bought the expensive dress on impulse and later regretted the purchase.

彼女は衝動で高価なドレスを買い、後でその購入を後悔しました。

C1 adjective /ɪˈnɛpt/

inept

不器用

Meaning

lacking skill or ability; clumsy or incompetent

Example

His inept handling of the situation made it worse.

彼の不器用な状況の対処が状況を悪化させた。

C2 noun /ˌɪn.strəˈmɛn.təl.ɪst/

instrumentalist

楽器奏者

Meaning

A person who plays a musical instrument.

Example

The instrumentalist played a beautiful solo on the violin.

楽器奏者はバイオリンで美しいソロを演奏しました。

C2 adjective /ˌɪntərˈlɒkjətəri/

interlocutory

仮の

Meaning

Given during the course of a legal action, not final but temporary or provisional.

Example

The judge issued an interlocutory order to maintain the status quo until the hearing.

裁判官は聴聞会まで現状を維持するために仮の命令を出しました。

C2 noun /ɪnˈvaɪtər/

invitor

招待者

Meaning

a person who invites someone to an event, meeting, or place

Example

The invitor greeted all the guests warmly at the entrance.

招待者は入口で客を温かく迎えた。

C1 adjective /ɪmˈpoʊzɪŋ/

imposing

威圧的な

Meaning

having an appearance that is grand, impressive, or commanding

Example

The castle is an imposing structure overlooking the valley.

その城は谷を見下ろす威圧的な構造です。

C2 noun /ˌɪnəməˈrɑːtə/

inamorata

Meaning

A woman with whom someone is in love; a female lover.

Example

He wrote a poem dedicated to his inamorata.

C1 adjective /ɪnˈvɜːs/

Inverse

逆の; 反対の

Meaning

opposite in order, nature, or effect; reversed

Example

There is an inverse relationship between price and demand.

価格と需要の間に逆の関係があります。

B2 verb aɪˈdɛntɪfaɪd

identified

特定された

Meaning

To recognize or establish who or what someone or something is.

Example

The root causes of the issue need to be identified.

問題の根本的な原因は特定される必要があります。

B2 adjective ˌɪnɪˈfɛktɪv

ineffective

効果がない

Meaning

Not producing any significant or desired effect; not achieving the intended result.

Example

Rote learning often proves to be ineffective.

暗記学習はしばしば効果がないことが証明されます。

C2 noun /ˌɪmpəˈtjuːəsəti/

impetuosity

衝動性

Meaning

The quality of being rash or impulsive.

Example

His impetuosity often got him into trouble.

彼の衝動性はしばしば彼を問題に巻き込んだ。

C2 adjective /ˌɪrɪˈdɛsənt/

iridescent

虹色の

Meaning

showing luminous colors that seem to change when seen from different angles

Example

She wore an iridescent dress that sparkled in the light.

彼女は光の中で輝く虹色のドレスを着ていました。

C1 noun /ˌɪntərˈmɪʃən/

intermission

休憩

Meaning

A pause or break, especially during a performance or event.

Example

The play had a twenty-minute intermission.

その劇には20分間の休憩がありました。

B2 adjective /ˌɪnsɪˈkjʊə/

insecure

不安定

Meaning

not confident or assured; uncertain and anxious

Example

She felt insecure about her performance in the exam.

彼女は試験での自分のパフォーマンスに不安を感じていました。

A1 adjective /ɪmˈpɔː.tənt/

important

重要

Meaning

Of great significance or value; likely to have a profound effect on success, survival, or well-being.

Example

Important steps must be taken to address pollution.

汚染に対処するためには重要なステップを踏む必要があります。

C2 noun /ɪmˈpjuːɪsəns/

impuissance

無力, 無能

Meaning

inability to take effective action; helplessness

Example

The government’s impuissance in the face of crisis frustrated the people.

危機の前で政府の無力さが人々を失望させた。

C2 adjective /ɪnˈɡlɔːriəs/

inglorious

不名誉な

Meaning

Causing shame or disgrace; not bringing honor or glory.

Example

The army suffered an inglorious defeat.

軍隊は不名誉な敗北を喫した。

C2 adjective /ɪˈnjʊərd/

inured

慣れた

Meaning

Accustomed to something, especially something unpleasant.

Example

After years of hardship, she was inured to suffering.

長年の苦しみの後、彼女は苦しみに慣れていた。

A2 noun /ˈaɪtəm/

item

アイテム

Meaning

A single thing, object, or unit, often part of a list or collection.

Example

Each item on the list must be checked carefully.

リストの各アイテムは慎重にチェックする必要があります。

B2 adjective /ɪmˈper.ə.tɪv/

imperative

命令形

Meaning

Of vital importance; crucial; giving or expressing a command.

Example

It is imperative to address the climate crisis immediately.

気候危機に直ちに対処することがインペラティブです。

B2 verb /ɪnˈkɔːrpəreɪt/

incorporate

組み込む

Meaning

to include something as part of a whole; to form a corporation

Example

The new design incorporates advanced technology.

新しいデザインは先進技術を組み込みます。

C2 adjective /ɪˈmɒdɪst/

immodest

傲慢 / 不適切

Meaning

lacking humility or decency; excessively proud or improper

Example

His immodest remarks offended the audience.

彼の傲慢な発言は観客を不快にさせた。

A2 adjective /ɪl/

Ill

病気; 不調; 健康状態が悪い

Meaning

sick; unwell; in poor health

Example

He felt ill and decided to stay home from work.

彼は気分が悪く、仕事を休んで家にいることに決めました。

C1 adjective /ˈɪnfəməs/

infamous

悪名高い

Meaning

well known for some bad quality or deed

Example

The dictator was infamous for his cruelty.

その独裁者はその残虐さで悪名高かった。

C2 noun /ˌɪnsjəˈlærəti/

insularity

島国性

Meaning

The state of being isolated or narrow-minded.

Example

The insularity of the group prevented them from accepting new ideas.

グループの島国性は新しいアイデアを受け入れることを妨げた。

C1 adjective ˌɪn.trəˈspek.tɪv

introspective

内省的

Meaning

Characterized by or given to introspection; examining one's own thoughts and feelings.

Example

Writers tend to be highly introspective individuals.

作家はしばしば非常に内省的な人々である。

C1 adjective /ˌɪnkənˈsɪdərət/

inconsiderate

思いやりがない

Meaning

Thoughtless; showing a lack of concern for others.

Example

It was inconsiderate of him to play loud music late at night.

夜遅くに大きな音で音楽を流すことは、思いやりがない行動でした。

C1 adjective /ɪnˈsɛp(ə)rəbəl/

inseparable

切り離せない

Meaning

Unable to be separated or always together.

Example

The two friends have been inseparable since childhood.

二人の友達は子供の頃から切り離せないです。

C2 verb /ˌɪntərˈpoʊz/

interpose

Meaning

To place or insert between one thing and another; to intervene in a situation.

Example

He quickly interposed himself between the fighters to stop the quarrel.

C1 adjective /ˈɪrɪtəbl/

irritable

Meaning

easily annoyed or made angry

Example

She became irritable after working long hours without rest.

B2 adjective /ˈɪmɪnənt/

imminent

差し迫った

Meaning

About to happen; likely to occur very soon.

Example

Dark clouds signaled that a storm was imminent.

暗い雲は嵐が迫っていることを示していた。

C2 noun /ɪˈnænɪti/

inanity

馬鹿げたこと, 空虚

Meaning

a nonsensical remark or action; silliness; emptiness

Example

The speech was full of inanities that bored the audience.

スピーチは聴衆を退屈させる馬鹿げたことだらけだった。

C1 adjective /ɪˈmuː.və.bəl/

immovable

動かせない

Meaning

Not able to be moved; fixed in position.

Example

Immovable barriers prevent change.

動かせない障害物が変化を妨げる。

A1 preposition /ˈɪntuː/

into

中へ

Meaning

expressing movement or direction to the inside of something

Example

She walked into the room quietly.

彼女は静かに部屋に入った。

B1 verb ɪnˈspaɪər

inspire

インスパイアする

Meaning

To fill someone with the urge or ability to do or feel something, especially creative or noble.

Example

Artemis seeks to inspire future generations.

アルテミスは未来の世代にインスパイアを与えようとしています。

C1 noun /ɪˈmiːdiəsi/

immediacy

即時性, 緊迫感

Meaning

The quality of bringing one into direct and instant involvement with something, giving rise to a sense of urgency or excitement.

Example

The immediacy of digital communication has reshaped business operations.

デジタルコミュニケーションの即時性は、ビジネスの運営方法を変えました。

C1 adjective ɪnˈdel.ə.bəl

indelible

消えない

Meaning

Making marks that cannot be removed; impossible to forget or remove.

Example

Her speech left an indelible mark on the audience.

彼女のスピーチは聴衆に消えない印象を残しました。

B1 noun ɪˈnɪʃətɪvz

initiatives

イニシアティブ

Meaning

Actions or strategies designed to resolve a difficulty or improve a situation; programs or projects.

Example

Community initiatives benefit underprivileged groups.

コミュニティのイニシアティブは恵まれないグループに利益をもたらす。

B2 adjective + noun aɪˈdiːəl ɪnˈvaɪrənmənt

ideal environment

理想的な環境

Meaning

Perfect or most suitable conditions for growth or development

Example

Winter creates an ideal environment for vegetable growth.

冬は野菜の成長に理想的な環境を作り出します。

C2 verb /ɪnˈsteɪt/

instate

任命する

Meaning

To set up in position, office, or authority.

Example

The board decided to instate her as the new director.

取締役会は彼女を新しいディレクターにインステイトすることを決定しました。

C2 adjective /ˌɪrɪˈlɪdʒəs/

irreligious

無宗教

Meaning

Indifferent or hostile to religion

Example

Some people in the community consider him irreligious because he never attends religious services.

コミュニティの中で、彼は宗教的なサービスに一度も参加しないため、無宗教だと考えられています。

C1 adjective /ɪnˈveɪsɪv/

invasive

侵襲的

Meaning

Tending to spread harmfully, intruding aggressively, or encroaching beyond proper boundaries.

Example

The doctor explained that the procedure was minimally invasive.

医者は、その手順が最小限の侵襲的であることを説明しました。

C1 noun /aɪˈdiː.ə.lɪ.zəm/

Idealism

理想主義

Meaning

the pursuit of high principles and noble goals; unrealistic pursuit of perfection

Example

His youthful idealism motivated him to join various social justice movements.

彼の若い理想主義は、彼を様々な社会正義運動に参加させる原動力となった。

C2 noun /ɪˌluːmɪˈnɑːti/

illuminati

イルミナティ

Meaning

a group of people claiming to have special enlightenment or secret knowledge, often linked to conspiracies

Example

Many conspiracy theories involve the Illuminati as a secret world-controlling group.

多くの陰謀論はイルミナティを世界を支配する秘密のグループとして扱っている。

C1 noun /ˈɪmɪdʒəri/

imagery

イメージ

Meaning

visually descriptive or figurative language, especially in a literary work

Example

The poet's use of imagery brought the scene to life.

詩人のイメージの使用は、シーンに命を吹き込みました。

C1 adjective /ˌɪndɪˈskrɪmɪnət/

indiscriminate

無差別

Meaning

Done without careful judgment; random or haphazard.

Example

The indiscriminate use of pesticides harms the environment.

農薬の無差別な使用は環境に害を与えます。

B2 adjective ˈaɪsəˌleɪtɪd

isolated

孤立した

Meaning

Alone or separated from others; having little or no contact with other people.

Example

Technological advancements often leave people isolated.

技術の進歩はしばしば人々を孤立させる。

C1 noun /ˌɪnfɪˈdɛləti/

infidelity

不倫

Meaning

the act of being unfaithful to a spouse or partner

Example

Their marriage ended due to his infidelity.

彼らの結婚は彼の不倫が原因で終わった。

B2 verb /ɪmˈpoʊzd/

imposed

課す

Meaning

forced something to be accepted or put in place

Example

The government imposed new regulations on the industry.

政府は産業に新しい規制を課した。

C1 noun /ɪmˈbæl.əns/

Imbalance

不均衡

Meaning

lack of proportion or relation between corresponding things; unequal distribution

Example

The doctor said the patient's dizziness was caused by an inner ear imbalance.

医者は患者のめまいが内耳の不均衡によって引き起こされたと言いました。

C2 verb /ɪnˈɡreɪʃiˌeɪt/

ingratiate

Meaning

To gain favor or approval by deliberate effort, often in a flattering way.

Example

She tried to ingratiate herself with her boss by complimenting him often.

C2 noun /ɪnˈfriːkwəns/

infrequence

稀少性

Meaning

The state of occurring rarely or at long intervals.

Example

The infrequence of their meetings made it hard to maintain close ties.

彼らの会議の稀少性は、親密な関係を維持するのを難しくしていました。

B2 adverb /ɪmˈpɒlɪtli/

impolitely

無礼に

Meaning

in a rude or discourteous manner; without showing respect or proper manners

Example

He spoke impolitely to the waiter despite the polite service.

丁寧なサービスにもかかわらず、彼は無礼にウェイターに話した。

C1 noun ɪnˈsɛpʃən

inception

始まり

Meaning

The establishment or starting point of an institution or activity.

Example

The inception of the company marked a new era in the industry.

その企業のインセプションは業界に新しい時代を築きました。

C1 noun /ɪˌreɡjəˈlærɪti/

irregularity

不規則性

Meaning

lack of regularity or consistency; a deviation from what is normal, expected, or orderly

Example

The audit revealed several financial irregularities in the company’s records.

監査により、その会社の記録にいくつかの財務上の不規則性が明らかになった。

B1 noun /ˈɪn.flu.əns/

Influence

影響; 力

Meaning

the capacity to have an effect on the character, development, or behavior of someone or something

Example

The teacher's positive influence helped the student overcome his learning difficulties.

教師の積極的な影響が生徒の学習の問題を克服する手助けをしました。

C2 adjective /ˌɪndɪˈvɜːrtɪbəl/

indivertible

Meaning

Not able to be turned aside or diverted.

Example

The judge's indivertible attention was on the case.

C1 adjective /ˌɪnkənˈkluːsɪv/

inconclusive

結論が出ていない

Meaning

Not leading to a definite result or decision.

Example

The investigation remained inconclusive due to a lack of evidence.

証拠の不足により、調査は結論が出ていないままでした。

C1 noun /ɪmˈpɜːrtɪnəns/

impertinence

無礼

Meaning

lack of respect; rudeness

Example

The teacher was shocked by the student's impertinence.

教師は生徒の無礼さに驚いた。

C2 noun /ˌɪnsəˈrɛkʃən/

insurrection

反乱

Meaning

A violent uprising against an authority or government.

Example

The army was called in to suppress the insurrection.

軍隊は反乱を鎮圧するために呼ばれました。

C1 verb /ɪnˈfleɪt/

inflate

膨らませる；水増しする

Meaning

to fill with air or gas so it expands; to increase excessively or artificially

Example

The mechanic inflated the tire to the correct pressure.

整備士はタイヤを適切な空気圧まで膨らませた。

C1 noun /ˈɪnflʌks/

influx

流入

Meaning

A large arrival or flow of people or things.

Example

The city experienced an influx of tourists during the festival.

その都市は祭りの期間中に観光客の流入を経験しました。

C1 adjective /ɪnˈtrɛpɪd/

intrepid

勇敢な

Meaning

fearless and adventurous, often used humorously

Example

The intrepid traveler explored the jungle alone.

その勇敢な旅行者は一人でジャングルを探検した。

C2 adjective /ˌɪnkəˈməʊdiəs/

incommodious

不快な

Meaning

Uncomfortably small, cramped, or inconvenient.

Example

We had to stay in an incommodious room during the trip.

旅行中に不快な部屋に泊まらなければなりませんでした。