C2 noun /ˈdʒæk.dɔː/

Jack-daw

小さなカラス

Meaning

a small gray and black bird of the crow family, known for its intelligence

Example

The jackdaw collected shiny objects for its nest.

ジャックドーはその巣のために輝く物を集めました。

A1 noun /ˈsekənd/

second

Meaning

a unit of time equal to one sixtieth of a minute; also the position after first

Example

He finished the race in second place.

A2 adjective /ˈfroʊzən/

frozen

凍った

Meaning

preserved by being made extremely cold; turned into ice

Example

The lake was completely frozen during winter.

湖は冬に完全に凍っていた。

B2 adjective /kəmˈpɛlɪŋ/

compelling

魅力的な

Meaning

Evoking interest, attention, or admiration in a powerful way.

Example

She gave a compelling speech about climate change.

彼女は気候変動について魅力的なスピーチをしました。

C2 adjective /əbˈstrɛpərəs/

obstreperous

騒がしくて制御が難しい

Meaning

Noisy and difficult to control.

Example

The obstreperous students disrupted the class.

騒がしい学生たちが授業を妨害した。

B2 noun /biːt/

Beet

ビート

Meaning

a plant with a round dark red root that is eaten as a vegetable

Example

Roasted beet with goat cheese makes a delicious salad.

ゴートチーズとローストビートが美味しいサラダを作ります。

A2 preposition /bɪˈsaɪd/

beside

隣に

Meaning

next to or at the side of someone or something

Example

She sat beside her best friend during the ceremony.

彼女は式の間、最良の友達の隣に座っていました。

B2 noun /skwɒd/

squad

チーム

Meaning

a small group of people organized for a specific purpose or task, often in the military or sports

Example

The football squad trained hard before the championship match.

サッカーチームはチャンピオンシップの試合の前に一生懸命練習した。

C1 noun /ədˈmɪtəns/

admittance

入場

Meaning

the process or fact of entering or being allowed to enter a place

Example

No admittance without a valid ticket.

有効なチケットなしでは入場できません。

C1 verb prəˈpel

propel

推進する

Meaning

To drive, push, or cause to move in a particular direction, typically forward.

Example

Lack of proper guidance can propel adolescents toward delinquency.

適切な指導が欠如すると、青少年は犯罪へと向かうことになるかもしれません。

B1 noun /ˈdʒɛntəlmən/

gentleman

紳士

Meaning

a man who is polite, courteous, and honorable

Example

He opened the door for her like a true gentleman.

彼は本物の紳士のように彼女のためにドアを開けた。

C2 adjective /ˈwɪspi/

wispy

細くて儚い

Meaning

Thin, delicate, and weak in appearance or form.

Example

Her wispy hair blew gently in the breeze.

彼女の細い髪は風にそっと舞っていた。

B2 verb /ˈʃætər/

shatter

壊れる

Meaning

To break suddenly into many small pieces.

Example

The glass will shatter if you drop it.

ガラスは落とすと壊れる。

B2 verb /ɡraɪnd/

grind

挽く

Meaning

to crush into small particles; to work hard

Example

She grinds coffee beans every morning.

彼女は毎朝コーヒー豆を挽く。

C1 noun /toʊm/

tome

重い本

Meaning

a large, heavy book, often scholarly or serious in nature

Example

She spent the afternoon reading an old tome on medieval history.

彼女は午後の時間を中世の歴史に関する古い重い本を読んで過ごしました。

A2 verb /kwɪt/

quit

やめる

Meaning

to stop doing something; to leave a job or position

Example

She decided to quit her job and start her own business.

彼女は仕事をやめて自分のビジネスを始めることにした。

C1 verb /rɪˈkaʊnt/

recount

語る

Meaning

to narrate or tell the details of an event or experience

Example

She recounted her adventures during the summer trip.

彼女は夏の旅行中の冒険について語った。

A1 noun /ˈbɒt.əl/

Bottle

ボトル

Meaning

a container with a narrow neck, typically made of glass or plastic, used for storing liquids

Example

She drank water from a plastic bottle.

彼女はプラスチックのボトルから水を飲んだ。

C1 verb /məˈlɛst/

molest

嫌がらせ / 性的虐待

Meaning

to assault or abuse someone, especially in a sexual or physical way

Example

The criminal was arrested for attempting to molest a child.

犯罪者は子供を誘惑しようとしたため逮捕されました。

C1 noun /ˈsɪndɪkət/

syndicate

シンジケート

Meaning

A group of individuals or organizations combined to promote a common interest or carry out a business venture.

Example

A syndicate of investors bought the struggling company.

投資家のシンジケートが困難な会社を買収しました。

B2 adjective /dɪˈprɛst/

depressed

落ち込んでいる

Meaning

Feeling very sad and without hope; in a state of unhappiness.

Example

She felt depressed after losing her job.

彼女は仕事を失った後、落ち込んでいました。

B2 noun /ˈɡwɑːvə/

Guava

グアバ

Meaning

a tropical fruit with sweet pink or white flesh and small seeds

Example

I love eating fresh guava from the tree in our garden.

私は庭の木から新鮮なグアバを食べるのが大好きです。

C1 noun /ˈɒktɪv/

octave

Meaning

A series of eight musical notes, or the interval between one musical pitch and another with double its frequency.

Example

The singer's voice could easily reach the higher octave.

B2 verb /ˌdɪsɪnˈfɛkt/

disinfect

消毒する

Meaning

to clean something thoroughly to destroy bacteria or viruses

Example

The nurse disinfected the wound before applying a bandage.

看護師は包帯を巻く前に傷を消毒しました。

B2 adjective /ˈslɒp.i/

Sloppy

だらしない; 汚い; 注意を払わずに行われた

Meaning

careless; messy; done without care or attention to detail

Example

His sloppy handwriting was difficult to read.

彼の乱雑な手書きは読みにくかった。

A2 verb /sɑːlv/

solve

解決する

Meaning

to find an answer to a problem or question; to resolve a difficulty

Example

The detective finally solved the mysterious case.

探偵はついに謎の事件を解決した。

C2 noun /ˈdiːɪst/

deist

デイスト

Meaning

a person who believes in the existence of a supreme being but rejects organized religion

Example

The philosopher identified himself as a deist.

その哲学者は自分をデイストとして認識した。

C2 noun /ˈkɪzmɛt/

kismet

運命

Meaning

Destiny or fate.

Example

Meeting her on that day felt like pure kismet.

その日に彼女に会うことは純粋な運命のように感じました。

B2 noun /ˈrɛlɪvəns/

relevance

Perishable

腐りやすい

Meaning

liable to decay quickly; short-lived

Example

Store perishable foods in the refrigerator.

腐りやすい食品は冷蔵庫に保管してください。

C2 noun /dʒɛˌstɪkjʊˈleɪʃən/

gesticulation

ジェスチュレーション

Meaning

a gesture, especially a dramatic one, used instead of speaking or to emphasize speech

Example

His speech was full of passionate gesticulations.

彼のスピーチは情熱的なジェスチャーで満ちていた。

C2 noun /ˈʃaɪstər/

shyster

詐欺師

Meaning

a person, especially a lawyer, who uses unscrupulous or dishonest methods

Example

The businessman was exposed as a shyster who cheated clients.

そのビジネスマンは、顧客を騙す詐欺師として暴露されました。

B2 adjective /kəmˈpærətɪv/

Comparative

比較の

Meaning

involving comparison between two or more things; relative

Example

The study showed comparative results between different teaching methods.

研究は異なる教育方法間の比較結果を示しました。

B2 adjective /ˈθɔːr.ni/

Thorny

とげのある; 扱いにくい

Meaning

having thorns; difficult to handle or deal with

Example

The thorny issue of budget cuts needs careful consideration.

予算削減の難しい問題には慎重な検討が必要です。

B1 noun /ˈlɔː.jər/

Lawyer

弁護士

Meaning

a person who practices or studies law; an attorney or a counselor

Example

She hired a lawyer to handle her case.

彼女は自分の案件を処理するために弁護士を雇った。

C2 adjective /ˌnɒnpəˈreɪl/

nonpareil

比類のない

Meaning

Having no equal; unrivaled or matchless.

Example

Her beauty was considered nonpareil in the region.

彼女の美しさはその地域で比類のないものと考えられていた。

C1 adjective /ˌwɛlˈbrɛd/

well-bred

育ちが良い

Meaning

Having or showing good manners; properly raised.

Example

She is a well-bred young lady with excellent manners.

彼女は素晴らしいマナーを持つ育ちの良い若い女性です。

C2 noun /sʌnd raɪs/

Sunned rice

日干し米

Meaning

Rice that has been dried in the sun; parched rice

Example

The farmers spread the sunned rice on mats to dry completely.

農民たちは日干し米を完全に乾かすためにマットに広げました。

C2 noun /ˈɑːr.bɪ.trɑːʒ/

arbitrage

アービトラージ

Meaning

The simultaneous buying and selling of securities in different markets to take advantage of differing prices.

Example

Investors use arbitrage to make profits in global markets.

投資家はアービトラージを利用してグローバル市場で利益を得ます。

C1 adjective /ˈskænti/

Scanty

小さいサイズまたは量; 不十分; ほとんど十分

Meaning

small in size or amount; insufficient; barely adequate

Example

The refugee camp had scanty food supplies.

難民キャンプにはわずかな食料供給がありました。

C2 adjective /luːd/

lewd

下品な

Meaning

Sexually offensive, obscene, or vulgar.

Example

He was arrested for making lewd remarks in public.

彼は公共の場で下品な発言をしたため、逮捕された。

C2 verb /ˈrʌstɪkeɪt/

rusticate

田舎に行く / 大学から一時的に追放する

Meaning

To go to the countryside or to suspend someone from university.

Example

He decided to rusticate in the village to escape the busy city life.

彼は忙しい都市生活から逃れるために村に行くことを決めました。

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.

C2 noun /ˌæd.ʌmˈbreɪ.ʃən/

adumbration

ぼんやりとした前兆

Meaning

a vague foreshadowing or symbolic representation of something

Example

The play offers an adumbration of the political unrest to come.

この劇は、今後の政治的不安定のぼんやりとした前兆を示している。

C2 adjective /ˈsmɑːrmi/

smarmy

お世辞 / 偽の礼儀

Meaning

Excessively flattering or ingratiating, often insincerely.

Example

The salesman gave a smarmy pitch that felt fake.

販売員は偽りのように感じるお世辞のような売り込みをしました。

A2 noun ˈkæm.pɪŋ

camping

キャンプ

Meaning

Living outdoors temporarily, especially for recreation; staying in a tent or similar shelter.

Example

Many families go camping during holidays.

多くの家族が休暇中にキャンプに行きます。

C2 adjective /əˈsiːtɪk/

acetic

酢酸の

Meaning

relating to or containing acetic acid; sour or vinegary in taste or smell

Example

The acetic smell of vinegar filled the kitchen.

酢の酢酸の臭いが台所に広がった。

B2 noun ˈzɪpərz

zippers

ジッパー

Meaning

A device consisting of two flexible strips of metal or plastic with interlocking projections closed or opened by pulling a slide along them.

Example

Zippers are used to fasten the opening of the jacket.

ジッパーはジャケットの開口部を閉じるために使われます。

B2 noun /roʊst/

Roast

ロースト肉

Meaning

Meat cooked by dry heat in an oven or over an open fire

Example

The Sunday roast was perfectly cooked and very tender.

日曜日のローストは完璧に調理され、とても柔らかかった。

C2 noun /hɪˈlærɪti/

hilarity

爆笑

Meaning

Extreme amusement, especially when expressed by laughter.

Example

The movie caused great hilarity among the audience.

その映画は観客の間で大きな爆笑を引き起こしました。

B2 verb /ˈɪntɪɡreɪt/

integrate

統合する

Meaning

To combine or bring together into a unified whole.

Example

The new system integrates data from multiple sources.

新しいシステムは複数のソースからデータを統合します。

C1 noun /ˌtɒləˈreɪʃən/

toleration

寛容

Meaning

The practice of allowing something that one does not necessarily agree with.

Example

The government promoted religious toleration.

政府は宗教的寛容を促進した。

B2 noun /ˈvendə(r)/

Vendor

ベンダー

Meaning

a person or company offering something for sale, especially a trader in the street

Example

The street vendor sold fresh fruits and vegetables.

街角のベンダーは新鮮な果物と野菜を売っていた。

C1 adjective ʌnˈskruːpjʊləs

unscrupulous

不道徳な

Meaning

Having or showing no moral principles; not honest or fair.

Example

Unscrupulous peers can lead adolescents to delinquency.

不道徳な仲間は、若者を犯罪に導くことがあります。

B1 adjective /dɪsˈeɪbld/

disabled

障害者

Meaning

having a physical or mental condition that limits movements, senses, or activities

Example

The park has special facilities for disabled people.

公園には障害者用の特別な施設があります。

A2 verb /blɒk/

block

ブロックする

Meaning

to obstruct; to prevent passage or progress

Example

The fallen tree blocks the road.

倒れた木が道路をブロックしています。

C2 noun /ˌfɑːsfəˈrɛsəns/

phosphorescence

フォスフォレッセンス

Meaning

the property of emitting light without noticeable heat

Example

The deep-sea creatures displayed a beautiful phosphorescence.

深海の生物は美しいフォスフォレッセンスを示しました。

C2 noun /əbˈstɛtrɪks/

obstetrics

産科

Meaning

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

Example

She is studying obstetrics to become a specialist in childbirth.

彼女は産科を学んで、出産専門医になろうとしている。

C1 noun /ˈnɔːrməlsi/

normalcy

正常

Meaning

The condition of being normal; a return to usual or expected conditions.

Example

After the flood, the town struggled to regain a sense of normalcy.

洪水の後、町は正常な状態を取り戻すために奮闘しました。

C1 adjective/verb /ˈbæntərɪŋ/

bantering

冗談を言う

Meaning

characterized by good-humored teasing or joking

Example

They had a bantering conversation at the café.

彼らはカフェで冗談交じりの会話をしていた。

C2 adjective /juːˈbɪkwɪtəs/

ubiquitious

遍在

Meaning

Present, appearing, or found everywhere.

Example

Smartphones have become ubiquitous in modern society.

スマートフォンは現代社会で遍在しています。

B2 noun /ˈwɜːrkɪŋ mæn/

working-man

労働者

Meaning

a man engaged in manual labor or industrial work, often considered as part of the working class

Example

The working-man fought hard for better wages and conditions.

労働者はより良い賃金と条件のために懸命に戦った。

C1 noun/verb /sleɪt/

slate

スレート / 予定する

Meaning

a fine-grained rock used for roofing or writing; to schedule or designate for a task

Example

The meeting is slated for next Monday.

ミーティングは次の月曜日に予定されています。

B2 noun, verb /dɪˈfɔːlt/

default

デフォルト

Meaning

failure to fulfill an obligation, especially to repay a loan

Example

The company defaulted on its loan payments.

会社はローンの支払いでデフォルトしました。

C2 noun /leɪð/

lathe

旋盤

Meaning

A machine for shaping wood, metal, or other material by rotating it against a cutting tool.

Example

The carpenter used a lathe to shape the wooden bowl.

大工は木の器を形作るために旋盤を使いました。

B2 noun /ˈpɛzənt/

peasant

農民

Meaning

a poor farmer or agricultural laborer who owns or rents a small piece of land for cultivation

Example

The peasant worked hard in the fields from dawn to dusk.

その農民は夜明けから日暮れまで畑で一生懸命働いていました。

B2 noun /ˈæməzɒn/

amazon

力強い女性

Meaning

A tall, strong, or powerful woman.

Example

She fought like an amazon in the competition.

彼女は競技でアマゾンのように戦った。

B1 noun /ˈkɒnsɪkwənsɪz/

consequences

結果

Meaning

Results or effects of an action or condition.

Example

The consequences of ignoring safety protocols can be severe.

安全プロトコルを無視した結果、重大な事態が生じる可能性があります。

B2 noun /ˈmoʊ.tɪv/

Motive

動機; 理由; 刺激

Meaning

a reason for doing something; what drives someone to act

Example

The police are investigating the motive for the crime.

警察は犯罪の動機を調査しています。

A1 noun /ˈlet.ər/

Letter

文字; 手紙

Meaning

a character representing one or more of the sounds used in speech; a written message, typically sent in an envelope

Example

She wrote a letter to her grandmother.

彼女は祖母に手紙を書きました。

C2 adjective /dʒərˈmeɪn/

germane

establishment

設立

Meaning

An organization, business, or system; the act of setting something up.

Example

The restaurant is a new establishment in town.

レストランは町の新しい設立です。

A2 noun /ʃɪp/

Ship

船

Meaning

a large watercraft that travels the world's oceans and seas

Example

The cargo ship departed from the port at dawn.

貨物船は夜明けに港を出発しました。

C1 noun /pɪˈtaɪə/

Pitaya / Dragon fruit

ドラゴンフルーツ

Meaning

a tropical fruit with bright pink or red skin and white flesh speckled with black seeds

Example

The pitaya has a mild, sweet flavor and a unique appearance.

ピタヤは、まろやかで甘い味とユニークな外見を持っています。

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。

A2 adjective /ˈskeəri/

scary

怖い

Meaning

causing fear or making you feel frightened

Example

That horror movie was really scary.

そのホラー映画は本当に怖かった。

C1 adjective /ʌlˈtɪəriər/

ulterior

隠された動機

Meaning

hidden or secret, often with a selfish motive

Example

He invited her with an ulterior motive.

彼は隠された動機で彼女を招待した。

B2 adjective /ˈtɔː.kə.tɪv/

Talkative

おしゃべり

Meaning

fond of talking; speaking freely and at length

Example

My talkative neighbor loves to chat about everything.

私のおしゃべりな隣人は、何でも話すのが大好きです。

C2 noun /ˌvɪvɪˈsɛkʃən/

vivisection

科学研究のために生きた動物に手術を行うこと

Meaning

the practice of performing operations on live animals for scientific research

Example

Vivisection has long been a controversial topic among scientists and animal rights activists.

ビビセクションは長年にわたり、科学者と動物の権利活動家の間で物議を醸してきました。

A2 noun /skɪl/

skill

スキル

Meaning

the ability to do something well through training or experience

Example

Her skill in painting impressed everyone.

彼女の絵画のスキルは皆を感動させました。

A1 verb /rɪˈmembə/

remember

覚える

Meaning

to bring a past event back into one's mind; to keep in memory

Example

I remember my first day at school.

私は学校の最初の日を覚えています。

C2 noun /ˌrɛprəˈbeɪʃən/

reprobation

Meaning

Strong disapproval or condemnation; rejection by God as beyond salvation.

Example

The teacher’s face showed clear reprobation at the student’s rude remark.

B2 verb ɪmˈpoʊz

imposes

課す

Meaning

To establish or apply by authority; to force something unwelcome or unfamiliar to be accepted or put in place.

Example

Pollution imposes harmful effects on the environment.

汚染は環境に有害な影響を課します。

C2 adjective /spɪk/

Spick

非常にきれいで整頓された; 完璧

Meaning

extremely clean and neat; immaculate

Example

The house was spick and span after the cleaning.

掃除後、家はまるで新品のようにきれいで整然としていました。

B2 adjective /ˈluː.nər/

Lunar

月面の

Meaning

relating to the moon; of or concerning the moon

Example

The lunar eclipse was visible last night.

月食は昨晩見ることができました。

A2 pronoun /huːˈɛvər/

whoever

誰でも

Meaning

any person who; no matter who

Example

Whoever wants to join the trip must register today.

誰でもこの旅行に参加したい場合は、今日中に登録する必要があります。

B2 adjective /ˈroʊlɪŋ/

rolling

転がる

Meaning

moving in gentle undulations; moving forward by turning over and over

Example

They drove through the rolling hills of the countryside.

彼らは田舎の転がる丘を通り抜けました。

B1 noun /ˈwɔːtərfɔːl/

Waterfall

滝

Meaning

a cascade of water falling from a height, formed when a river or stream flows over a precipice or steep incline

Example

The magnificent waterfall attracts thousands of tourists every year.

壮大な滝は毎年何千人もの観光客を引きつけます。

A1 noun ˈræbɪt

rabbit

ウサギ

Meaning

A small mammal with long ears, long hind legs, and a short tail

Example

The rabbit ran quickly into the forest.

ウサギは森の中を速く走った。

B1 noun /ʃɒk/

shock

衝撃

Meaning

a sudden upsetting or surprising event or experience

Example

The news of his sudden departure was a shock to everyone.

彼の突然の出発のニュースは皆にショックを与えた。

C1 adjective /ˈskræpi/

scrappy

戦闘的 / 散らかった

Meaning

Determined and willing to fight or argue; also messy or disorganized.

Example

Despite being small, he was a scrappy fighter.

小さくても、彼は戦闘的な戦士でした。

C1 adjective /ˈfɛrəl/

feral

野生の

Meaning

existing in a wild or untamed state; not domesticated

Example

The feral cat roamed the streets at night.

その野良猫は夜に街を歩き回っていた。

C1 noun /fɔːn/

Fawn

子鹿

Meaning

a young deer; a light yellowish-brown color

Example

The mother deer protects her fawn from predators.

母鹿は捕食者から子鹿を守ります。

C1 adjective ˌɡæs.troʊ.ɪnˈtes.tɪ.nəl

gastrointestinal

胃腸の

Meaning

Relating to the stomach and intestines.

Example

Spicy food can cause gastrointestinal issues.

辛い食べ物は胃腸に問題を引き起こすことがあります。

B2 verb lɔːntʃt

launched

発射

Meaning

Set (something) in motion by pushing it or letting it go.

Example

The satellite was launched successfully.

衛星は成功裏に発射されました。

B2 noun /ˈpɜː.tʃəs.ɪŋ ˈpaʊ.ɚ/

purchasing power

購買力

Meaning

The amount of goods and services that can be purchased with a unit of currency.

Example

Due to inflation, people's purchasing power has decreased.

インフレのため、人々の購買力は低下しました。

B2 verb /sɑːb/

sob

大声で泣く

Meaning

to cry noisily while taking short breaths

Example

She began to sob uncontrollably after hearing the news.

彼女はニュースを聞いて制御できずに泣き始めました。

C2 noun /ˈɛlɪdʒi/

elegy

エレジー

Meaning

A poem or song expressing sorrow, especially for someone who has died.

Example

The poet wrote an elegy for his late friend.

詩人は亡き友人のためにエレジーを書きました。

C1 noun /brɪˈɡeɪd/

brigade

消防隊

Meaning

A large group of people organized for a specific purpose, especially a military unit.

Example

The fire brigade arrived quickly to put out the flames.

消防隊は火を消すために迅速に到着しました。

C2 adjective /ˌsɛm.iˈsɪv.ə.laɪzd/

semicivilized

半文明

Meaning

Partially civilized; having some aspects of civilization but not fully developed.

Example

The tribe was described as semicivilized by early explorers.

その部族は初期の探検家によって半文明と説明されました。

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。

C1 noun /ˈmæk.rəʊˌnjuː.tri.ənts/

macronutrients

マクロン栄養素

Meaning

Nutrients that are needed in large amounts to provide energy and building materials for the body, including carbohydrates, proteins, and fats.

Example

Proteins, fats, and carbohydrates are vital macronutrients.

タンパク質、脂肪、炭水化物は重要なマクロン栄養素です。

C2 noun /ruːd/

rood

十字架

Meaning

a crucifix, especially one positioned above the entrance to the chancel of a church

Example

The old church displayed a carved rood above the altar.

古い教会は祭壇の上に彫られた十字架を展示していました。

C2 adjective /ˈnjuː.mər.ə.bəl/

Numerable

数えられる; 計算可能な

Meaning

capable of being counted; countable

Example

The stars in the sky are not numerable.

空の星は数えられません。

B1 noun /əˈpɒlədʒi/

apology

Meaning

a statement expressing regret for something wrong or hurtful

Example

He offered an apology for being late to the meeting.

C1 adjective /əˈfɜːrmətɪv/

affirmative

肯定的

Meaning

expressing agreement, approval, or a positive response

Example

She gave an affirmative answer to the proposal.

彼女は提案に対して肯定的な回答をしました。

B2 noun /ˈfɔːrmjələ/

formula

公式

Meaning

a fixed method for doing something; a mathematical or chemical rule expressed in symbols

Example

The scientist discovered a new formula for the medicine.

科学者は新しい薬の公式を発見しました。

A2 adjective /ˈwɜːrkɪŋ/

working

働いている

Meaning

engaged in physical or mental effort to achieve a goal or task

Example

She is working on her project right now.

彼女は今、プロジェクトに取り組んでいます。

A2 noun /ˈdaʊnˌtaʊn/

downtown

ダウンタウン

Meaning

the central part of a city

Example

They spent the afternoon shopping downtown.

彼らは午後、市の中心部で買い物をしました。

B1 verb /kənˈɡrætʃʊleɪt/

congratulate

お祝いする

Meaning

to praise someone for an achievement or for a special occasion

Example

I want to congratulate you on your promotion.

私はあなたの昇進を祝いたいです。

B1 noun ˈsaɪləns

silence

静けさ

Meaning

Complete absence of sound; quietness.

Example

Silence filled the air near the graves.

墓の近くの空気は静けさで満ちていた。

C1 adjective /dɪˈlæpɪˌdeɪtɪd/

dilapidated

老朽化した

Meaning

Fallen into disrepair or ruin due to neglect or age.

Example

The family lived in a dilapidated house at the edge of town.

その家族は町の端にある老朽化した家に住んでいました。

C1 adjective /ˈstɪltɪd/

stilted

不自然な、堅苦しい

Meaning

Speech or writing that is stiff, unnatural, or overly formal.

Example

His speech sounded stilted and rehearsed.

彼のスピーチは不自然で練習されたように聞こえた。

B2 noun /ˈsikwəns/

Sequence

シークエンス

Meaning

a particular order in which related events, movements, or things follow each other; a set of related events, movements, or things that follow each other in a particular order

Example

The dance sequence was perfectly choreographed.

ダンスのシークエンスは完璧に振り付けられていました。

C1 adjective /ˌfɑːrˈfetʃt/

farfetched

ありそうもない、またはあり得ない

Meaning

unlikely to happen or be true; improbable

Example

His explanation for being late sounded farfetched.

彼の遅刻の説明は信じがたいものだった。

A1 noun /naɪn/

nine

九

Meaning

the number that is one more than eight

Example

She has nine books in her collection.

彼女はコレクションに9冊の本を持っています。

C1 adjective /ˈmɒsi/

Mossy

苔むしている; 苔が生えている

Meaning

covered with moss; having moss growing on it

Example

The old tree trunk was mossy and covered with green vegetation.

古い木の幹は苔むしており、緑の植物で覆われていました。

C1 noun /ɪɡˈzɛkjətər/

executor

遺言執行者

Meaning

A person appointed to carry out the terms of someone's will after their death.

Example

The executor managed the estate according to the deceased’s wishes.

遺言執行者は故人の意志に従って財産を管理しました。

C1 noun /kɔːr/

corps

軍隊の部門、グループ

Meaning

a branch of the military or a group organized for a specific purpose

Example

He joined the army corps after graduation.

彼は卒業後、軍隊の部門に参加しました。

C2 adjective /ˈflæb.i/

Flabby

柔らかくてだらしない; しっかり感や筋肉の張りがない; 弱い

Meaning

soft and loose; lacking firmness or muscle tone; weak

Example

His flabby arms showed he needed to exercise more.

彼のだらしない腕は、もっと運動する必要があることを示していました。

C1 verb /ˈweɪvər/

waver

揺れる

Meaning

to become unsteady or indecisive; to hesitate or shake

Example

She began to waver in her decision to move abroad.

彼女は海外に引っ越す決断に揺れ始めた。