C1 noun ˈkiː.stəʊn ˈspiː.ʃiːz

keystone species

キーストーン種

Meaning

A species on which other species in an ecosystem largely depend, such that if it were removed the ecosystem would change drastically.

Example

Wolves are a keystone species that regulate prey populations.

オオカミは獲物の個体数を調整するキーストーン種です。

B2 adverb /əˈbrʌptli/

Abruptly

突然かつ予期せず; 予告なしに

Meaning

suddenly and unexpectedly; without warning

Example

The meeting ended abruptly when the power went out.

会議は電力が切れたときに突然終了しました。

C2 noun /ˈɡeɪm.stər/

gamester

プレイヤー

Meaning

A person who plays games, especially one who plays them skillfully or professionally.

Example

The old tavern was filled with gamesters competing in cards and dice.

古い酒場はカードとサイコロで競い合うプレイヤーで賑わっていました。

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。

B1 noun /ədˈvaɪzər/

adviser

アドバイザー

Meaning

a person who gives advice, especially in a professional or official role

Example

He works as a financial adviser at a bank.

彼は銀行で金融アドバイザーとして働いています。

A1 preposition /ˈʌndər/

under

下

Meaning

in or to a lower position than something

Example

The cat is under the table.

猫はテーブルの下にいます。

B2 verb /ˈɡæmbəl/

gamble

ギャンブル

Meaning

to bet money on games of chance; to take a risky action

Example

He decided to gamble his savings on the stock market.

彼は株式市場に貯金を賭けることに決めました。

A1 adjective /stɪl/

still

静かな

Meaning

not moving or making a sound

Example

The water was still, reflecting the sky.

水は静かで、空を反射していた。

B2 noun /səˈvaɪvl/

survival

サバイバル

Meaning

the state of continuing to live or exist, typically in difficult conditions

Example

Survival in the wild can be a challenging experience.

野生でのサバイバルは、挑戦的な経験となることがあります。

B2 noun ˈhæb.ɪ.tæts

habitats

生息地

Meaning

The natural home or environment of an animal, plant, or other organism.

Example

Scientists envision habitats on the Moon.

科学者たちは月面にハビタッツを想像しています。

B1 noun /rɪˈliːf/

Relief

安心; 安堵; 支援

Meaning

a feeling of comfort after worry or distress; assistance given to those in need

Example

She felt great relief when the exam was over.

試験が終わったとき、彼女は大きな安堵感を感じました。

B2 adjective /ˈbruː.təl/

brutal

残酷

Meaning

extremely cruel or harsh; violent and without feeling

Example

The dictator’s rule was marked by brutal violence.

独裁者の統治は残酷な暴力によって特徴付けられていた。

B2 verb, adjective /ɪˈlæbəreɪt/ (verb), /ɪˈlæbərət/ (adjective)

elaborate

詳しく説明する / 複雑で詳細なデザイン

Meaning

verb: to explain something in detail; adjective: detailed and complicated in design

Example

She asked him to elaborate on his proposal.

彼女は彼に提案について詳しく説明するように頼んだ。

C1 adjective /kəˈmɛmərətɪv/

commemorative

記念の

Meaning

Serving as a reminder or in honor of a person or event.

Example

They issued a commemorative coin for the independence anniversary.

彼らは独立記念日を祝うために記念コインを発行しました。

C1 adjective /prɪˈsɪpɪtəs/

precipitous

急なまたは突然の

Meaning

Extremely steep or sudden; done quickly without careful consideration.

Example

The hikers struggled to climb the precipitous slope.

ハイカーたちは急な坂道を登るのに苦労していました。

C2 adjective /əˈkɜːrsɪd/

accursed

呪われた

Meaning

Doomed, detestable, or under a curse.

Example

The villagers avoided the accursed house on the hill.

村人たちは丘の上の呪われた家を避けていた。

A1 preposition, adverb /əˈlɔːŋ/

along

沿って

Meaning

moving in a constant direction on (a road, path, or surface)

Example

We walked along the river.

私たちは川沿いに歩きました。

B2 adjective /ˈlækɪŋ/

lacking

不足

Meaning

not having enough of something; missing

Example

His report was lacking in detail.

彼の報告書には詳細が欠けていた。

B2 verb /nɒd/

nod

うなずく

Meaning

to move one's head down and up to show agreement or acknowledgment

Example

She nodded in agreement with the proposal.

彼女は提案に同意してうなずいた。

B2 noun /ˈdʒuː.pɪ.tər/

Jupiter

木星; ローマ神話の主神

Meaning

the largest planet in our solar system; the chief god of Roman mythology

Example

Jupiter is known for its massive size and distinctive red spot.

ジュピターはその巨大なサイズと特徴的な赤い斑点で知られています。

C1 adjective ˌmiː.ti.ər.əˈlɒdʒ.ɪ.kəl

meteorological

気象の

Meaning

Relating to weather conditions and atmospheric phenomena.

Example

Meteorological conditions affect farming cycles.

気象条件は農業サイクルに影響を及ぼす。

B2 noun /ɒpˈtɪʃən/

optician

眼鏡技師

Meaning

A person who makes or sells glasses and contact lenses.

Example

The optician adjusted my new glasses to fit better.

オプティシャンは私の新しい眼鏡をより良くフィットするように調整しました。

C1 verb /əˈfɪks/

affix

貼り付ける / 取り付ける

Meaning

to attach or stick something firmly to another thing

Example

Please affix the stamp to the envelope.

切手を封筒に貼ってください。

C1 noun /ˈlʊkaʊt/

lookout

監視, 見張り

Meaning

A place for watching; a person keeping watch.

Example

The guard kept a lookout for suspicious activity.

ガードは怪しい活動に目を光らせていました。

B1 noun /ˈtʃæptər/

chapter

章

Meaning

A main division of a book or a period in someone's life.

Example

I just finished the first chapter of the novel.

私は小説の最初の章を終えたばかりです。

B1 adjective /ɡrænd/

Grand

壮大; 素晴らしい; 優れた;

Meaning

impressive; magnificent; excellent;

Example

The grand palace impressed all the visitors.

その壮大な宮殿は全ての訪問者を感動させました。

B2 noun /ˈbæŋkrʌpt/

Bankrupt

破産

Meaning

a person unable to pay debts; having no money; completely lacking in something

Example

The company went bankrupt after years of poor financial management.

その会社は、長年の不良な財務管理の後、破産しました。

B2 noun /ˌmedɪˈkeɪʃən/

medication

薬

Meaning

a drug or other form of medicine used to treat or prevent disease

Example

The doctor prescribed medication for his headache.

医者は彼の頭痛のために薬を処方した。

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。

C1 adjective /oʊˈbiːs/

obese

肥満

Meaning

Extremely overweight; having an excessive amount of body fat.

Example

The doctor advised the obese patient to adopt a healthier lifestyle.

医者は肥満患者に健康的な生活様式を採用するように勧めました。

B1 verb /prəˈpoʊz/

propose

提案する

Meaning

to suggest an idea or plan for consideration; to ask someone to marry you

Example

I propose we take a short break.

私は短い休憩を取ることを提案します。

B2 noun /bækˈtɪəriəm/

bacterium

バクテリア

Meaning

A single microscopic organism belonging to the group of bacteria.

Example

The doctor explained that a single bacterium can multiply rapidly under the right conditions.

医者は、1つのバクテリウムが適切な条件下で急速に増殖できることを説明しました。

C2 noun /ˌæk.wiˈes.əns/

acquiescence

黙示的同意

Meaning

The reluctant acceptance of something without protest.

Example

His silent acquiescence to unfair rules was surprising.

不公平なルールへの彼の黙示的な同意は驚くべきものでした。

C1 noun /ˈroʊz ˈwɔː.tər/

Rose-water

ローズウォーター

Meaning

a flavored water made by steeping rose petals in water, used in cooking and cosmetics

Example

She added a few drops of rose-water to the dessert.

彼女はデザートにローズウォーターを数滴加えました。

B2 adjective /ˈvɪv.ɪd/

Vivid

鮮やかな; 明るい; 明確な;

Meaning

producing powerful feelings or strong, clear images in the mind; bright and intense

Example

She has vivid memories of her childhood in the countryside.

彼女は田舎での子供時代の鮮明な記憶を持っています。

B1 noun /tɜːm/

term

用語

Meaning

a word or phrase used to describe a thing or to express a concept

Example

The term 'machine learning' is commonly used in technology.

「機械学習」という用語は、技術分野で広く使われています。

B1 adjective /ʃeɪpt/

shaped

形作られた

Meaning

having a particular form or appearance

Example

The sculpture was shaped like a human figure.

彫刻は人間の姿のように形作られていました。

B1 preposition, adverb, adjective /ˌʌndərˈniːθ/

underneath

下に、下側に

Meaning

Located directly below or beneath something

Example

The keys were hidden underneath the pile of papers.

鍵は紙の山の下に隠されていました。

C2 adjective /ˈɡloʊboʊs/

globose

球形の

Meaning

Spherical or nearly spherical in shape.

Example

The cactus has large globose fruits.

サボテンには大きな球形の果物があります。

C1 adjective /ˈheɪ.nəs/

Heinous

凶悪

Meaning

extremely wicked or evil; abominable; morally reprehensible

Example

The heinous crime shocked the entire community.

その凶悪な犯罪はコミュニティ全体を衝撃を与えた。

C2 adjective /həˈrɛtɪkəl/

heretical

異端的な

Meaning

Relating to or characterized by departure from accepted beliefs or standards, especially in religion.

Example

The priest condemned the book as heretical.

神父はその本を異端的だとして非難した。

A2 noun /ˈkɒmədi/

comedy

コメディ

Meaning

A type of entertainment that is intended to make people laugh.

Example

We watched a hilarious comedy at the theater.

私たちは劇場で面白いコメディを見ました。

C2 verb /ˈɪmprɛɡneɪt/

impregnate

妊娠させる / 飽和させる

Meaning

To make pregnant; to fill or saturate with something.

Example

The scientist used a method to impregnate the material with resin.

科学者は樹脂で素材をインプレグネイトする方法を使用しました。

C1 verb /ɪmˈpiːtʃ/

impeach

Meaning

To charge a public official with misconduct while in office.

Example

The parliament voted to impeach the president.

C1 verb /smɪr/

smear

塗る / 中傷する

Meaning

to spread or apply a substance messily; to damage someone's reputation with false or unfair words

Example

The child smeared paint across the wall.

子供が壁にペンキを塗った。

B2 noun /ˈbɒtəni/

botany

植物学

Meaning

the scientific study of plants

Example

She is studying botany at the university.

彼女は大学で植物学を学んでいます。

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。

C2 noun, adjective /pəˈtrɪʃən/

patrician

貴族

Meaning

A person of noble rank or high social standing; relating to aristocracy.

Example

The patrician families of Rome wielded great power in politics.

ローマの貴族の家族は政治で大きな力を持っていた。

C2 adjective /ˈsɪnjuːi/

sinewy

筋肉質で強い

Meaning

Lean and muscular; strong and tough.

Example

The athlete had a sinewy build that showed his strength.

そのアスリートは筋肉質な体型をしており、力強さを示していた。

B2 noun /ˈdɛltə/

delta

デルタ

Meaning

A landform at the mouth of a river where it splits into several outlets.

Example

The Nile Delta is one of the most fertile regions in Egypt.

ナイル川デルタはエジプトで最も肥沃な地域の1つです。

C1 adjective /dɪˈmɪnjətɪv/

diminutive

非常に小さい

Meaning

extremely or unusually small

Example

Despite his diminutive size, he was a powerful leader.

その非常に小さい体格にもかかわらず、彼は強力なリーダーだった。

A1 determiner/pronoun/conjunction/adverb /ˈaɪðər/ or /ˈiːðər/

either

どちらか

Meaning

Used to indicate a choice between two alternatives.

Example

You can either call me tonight or send me an email.

今晩、私に電話するか、メールを送ることができます。

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。

B2 adjective /ˈθɔːtfəl/

thoughtful

思慮深い

Meaning

showing careful consideration or attention

Example

She gave a thoughtful response to every question asked.

彼女はすべての質問に対して思慮深い回答をしました。

C1 noun /ˈdʊr.i.ən/

Durian

ドリアン

Meaning

a large spiky tropical fruit known for its strong smell and creamy custard-like flesh

Example

Durian is known as the king of fruits in Southeast Asia despite its pungent odor.

ドリアンは強い匂いにもかかわらず、東南アジアで果物の王として知られている。

C2 adjective /ˌɪndɪˈsɜːrnəbl/

indiscernible

見分けがつかない

Meaning

Impossible or difficult to see, notice, or distinguish.

Example

The difference between the two shades was almost indiscernible.

二つの色調の違いはほとんど見分けがつかなかった。

C1 noun /haɪˈpɒθəsɪs/

hypothesis

Meaning

a proposed explanation made on the basis of limited evidence as a starting point for further investigation.

Example

The scientist tested her hypothesis through multiple experiments.

C1 noun /ænˈtɪθəsɪs/

antithesis

アンチテーゼ

Meaning

A person, thing, or idea that is the direct opposite of another; a rhetorical device contrasting opposing ideas in parallel structure.

Example

Love is the antithesis of hate.

愛は憎しみのアンチテーゼです。

C2 adjective /ˈlɪmpɪd/

limpid

澄んだ

Meaning

Clear and transparent, easily understood.

Example

The limpid water of the lake reflected the sky perfectly.

湖の澄んだ水は完璧に空を反映していました。

C2 verb /kəˈmɪŋɡəl/

commingle

混ぜる

Meaning

To mix or blend different things together.

Example

The charity does not commingle donations with operational funds.

チャリティは寄付金を運営資金と混ぜません。

C2 adjective /ˈɪnfəntaɪl/

infantile

幼稚な

Meaning

characteristic of an infant; childish

Example

His infantile behavior embarrassed everyone at the meeting.

彼の幼稚な行動は会議でみんなを困らせた。

B2 noun /dɪsˈmɪsl̩/

dismissal

解雇, 拒否

Meaning

the act of removing someone from their job; the act of treating something as unimportant

Example

His unfair dismissal led to a lawsuit against the company.

彼の不当な解雇は、会社に対する訴訟を引き起こしました。

A2 adjective, noun /ɡreɪ/

gray

幸せ

Meaning

A color between black and white; also describes dull or gloomy situations.

Example

The sky turned gray before the storm.

彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、幸せを隠せなかった。

C1 noun ˈiː.θɒs

ethos

文化、時代、またはコミュニティの特徴的な精神

Meaning

The characteristic spirit of a culture, era, or community as manifested in its beliefs and aspirations.

Example

The company's ethos is built on innovation and integrity.

その会社のエトスは、革新と誠実に基づいています。

B2 adjective /ɪkˈstɪr.i.ər/

Exterior

外部の; 外見; 外の表面

Meaning

relating to the outside part or surface of something; outer

Example

The exterior of the building was painted in bright colors.

その建物の外観は明るい色で塗られていました。

C1 noun /rɪˈmɪʃən/

remission

Meaning

A temporary or permanent decrease or disappearance of disease symptoms; forgiveness of sins or debts.

Example

The patient’s cancer is in remission after the treatment.

A2 adjective /ˈrʌʃən/

russian

Meaning

relating to Russia, its people, or its language

Example

She is studying the Russian language at university.

B2 adjective /ˈbʌmpi/

Bumpy

でこぼこした; ざらざらした

Meaning

having an uneven surface; rough; jolting

Example

The bumpy road made the car ride very uncomfortable.

でこぼこした道で車の乗り心地はとても不快だった。

C1 noun /rɑk sɔlt/

Rock Salt

岩塩

Meaning

natural salt crystals formed from evaporated ancient seas; unrefined salt

Example

Rock salt is considered healthier than table salt.

岩塩はテーブルソルトよりも健康的だと考えられています。

B2 adjective, noun /ˈsɪŋɡjələr/

singular

非凡 / 単数

Meaning

Remarkable, extraordinary; or grammatical form referring to one person or thing.

Example

She has a singular talent for painting.

彼女は絵画において非凡な才能を持っています。

B2 noun /ˈpɪk.səl/

pixel

デジタル画像またはディスプレイの最小単位

Meaning

the smallest unit of a digital image or display

Example

The image is blurry because some pixels are missing.

画像がぼやけているのは、いくつかのピクセルが欠けているからです。

A2 noun /ˈɒpərə/

opera

オペラ

Meaning

a dramatic performance in which the actors sing most of their lines

Example

We watched a beautiful opera at the theater last night.

昨晩、劇場で美しいオペラを観ました。

A2 adjective, adverb /ˈfʊl taɪm/

full-time

フルタイム

Meaning

working or studying for the whole standard period of time

Example

She works full-time as a teacher.

彼女は教師としてフルタイムで働いています。

C2 verb /əbˈskɒnd/

abscond

密かに逃げる

Meaning

to leave secretly and quickly, often to avoid arrest or punishment

Example

The thief tried to abscond with the stolen jewelry.

泥棒は盗まれた宝石を持って逃げようとした。

C2 noun /kaɪˈmɪərə/

chimera

キメラ

Meaning

A mythical creature with parts from different animals; also used to mean a fanciful illusion or unattainable dream.

Example

The idea of a perfect society is often a chimera.

完璧な社会のアイデアはしばしばキメラである。

B2 adjective /nəˈtɔːriəs/

notorious

悪名高い

Meaning

Famous or well-known for something bad or undesirable

Example

The area is notorious for its high crime rate.

その地域は高い犯罪率で悪名高いです。

A2 adjective /wet/

Wet

濡れた; びしょびしょな;

Meaning

covered or saturated with water or another liquid; not dry

Example

My clothes are still wet from the rain.

私の服はまだ雨で濡れています。

A2 noun /juːθ/

Youth

青春; 若者

Meaning

the period between childhood and adult age; young people collectively; the state of being young

Example

He spent his youth traveling around the world.

彼は若い頃、世界を旅して過ごしました。

B2 noun /ˈweər.ə.baʊts/

Whereabouts

所在; 場所

Meaning

the place where someone or something is located

Example

Nobody knows the whereabouts of the missing person.

行方不明者の居場所を誰も知らない。

C2 adjective /aɪˈtɪnərənt/

itinerant

旅する

Meaning

Traveling from place to place, especially for work or duty.

Example

The itinerant teacher moved from village to village to educate children.

その旅する教師は村から村へと移動して子供たちに教育をしていました。

B1 noun /ˈpælɪs/

palace

宮殿

Meaning

a large and impressive building that is the official home of a king, queen, or other ruler

Example

The royal family lives in a magnificent palace.

王室は素晴らしい宮殿に住んでいます。

C2 adjective /ˈsed.j ə.l ə s/

Sedulous

勤勉な; 立派な;

Meaning

showing dedication and diligence; persistent and careful in work

Example

She was sedulous in her research, spending hours in the library every day.

彼女は研究に勤勉で、毎日図書館で何時間も過ごしていました。

B1 noun /ˈleɪ.bər/

Labour

肉体的または精神的な労働

Meaning

work involving physical or mental effort; workers as a group

Example

The construction required months of hard labour to complete.

建設には数ヶ月の厳しい労働が必要でした。

C1 adjective /ˈhɛlθfəl/

healthful

健康的な

Meaning

Promoting good health; beneficial to health.

Example

A healthful diet includes fresh fruits and vegetables.

健康的な食事には新鮮な果物と野菜が含まれています。

C2 adverb /ˌðeərˈwɪð/

Therewith

それと一緒に;

Meaning

together with that; in addition to that

Example

He handed me the contract and the pen therewith.

彼は契約書とペンをそれと一緒に私に渡した。

C1 noun nɪˈmɒnɪks

mnemonics

記憶術、助記符

Meaning

A technique to aid memory; a device such as a pattern of letters, ideas, or associations

Example

Mnemonics help in remembering complex concepts easily.

ニーモニクスは複雑な概念を簡単に覚えるのに役立ちます。

C2 noun /ˈɔɪl.mən/

Oilman

石油業者

Meaning

a person who works in the oil industry; someone who sells oil or petroleum products

Example

The oilman discovered a new oil field in the desert.

オイルマンは砂漠で新しい油田を発見した。

B1 adjective /ˈæŋk.ʃəs/

Anxious

不安な; 心配な

Meaning

feeling worried or nervous; eager with concern

Example

She felt anxious about her upcoming job interview.

彼女は次の仕事の面接について不安に感じていました。

B1 adjective /ˈsɪniər/

senior

シニア

Meaning

having a higher rank or status; older or more experienced

Example

He is the senior manager in the department.

彼は部門のシニアマネージャーです。

B1 adjective /ˌoʊvərˈsiːz/

overseas

海外

Meaning

in or to a foreign country across the sea

Example

He went overseas for higher education.

彼は高等教育のために海外に行った。

B2 verb /pruːn/

prune

剪定する

Meaning

to cut off unwanted parts of a plant or tree to help it grow better

Example

Gardeners prune the trees in spring to encourage growth.

庭師は春に木を剪定して成長を促進します。

C1 adjective /ɪnˈhɪbɪtɪd/

inhibited

抑制された

Meaning

Unable to act in a relaxed and natural way, especially due to self-consciousness or restraint.

Example

He was too inhibited to express his true feelings.

彼は自分の本当の感情を表現するにはあまりにも抑制されていた。

A2 noun /ˈɛndʒɪn/

engine

エンジン

Meaning

A machine designed to convert energy into mechanical power.

Example

The car's engine failed on the highway.

車のエンジンは高速道路で故障した。

B1 noun /ˈpɪkʌp/

pickup

オープンバックの小型トラック; 何かを集めたり改善したりする行為

Meaning

a small truck with an open back; the act of collecting or improving something

Example

The company scheduled a pickup for the returned goods.

会社は返却された商品を引き取る予定でした。

C1 adjective /praɪˈmɔːrdiəl/

primordial

原始的な

Meaning

Existing at or from the beginning of time; fundamental and original.

Example

Scientists study the primordial soup from which life emerged.

科学者たちは生命が出現した原始的なスープを研究しています。

B2 noun /ˈhɛdˌkwɔːrtərz/

headquarters

本社

Meaning

The main office or center of operations of an organization.

Example

The company’s headquarters is located in New York.

その会社の本社はニューヨークにあります。

C1 noun /ˈpoʊlstər/

pollster

世論調査員

Meaning

a person or organization that conducts surveys to gauge public opinion

Example

The pollster predicted a close election outcome.

世論調査員は接戦の選挙結果を予測しました。

C2 noun /ˌmæk.ɪˈneɪ.ʃən/

Machination

陰謀; 策略;

Meaning

a clever scheme or artful plot, usually with evil intent; crafty designing or plotting

Example

The villain's machinations were finally exposed.

悪役の陰謀は最終的に暴露された。

C1 noun /dʒest/

Jest

冗談; いたずら

Meaning

a thing said or done for amusement; a joke

Example

His comment was made in jest, not to offend anyone.

彼のコメントは冗談で言われたもので、誰かを傷つけるためではなかった。

B1 noun /ˈvɪk.tɪm/

Victim

犠牲者

Meaning

a person who suffers harm, injury, or death as a result of an event or action

Example

The victim was taken to the hospital immediately.

犠牲者はすぐに病院に運ばれました。

A2 verb /ɪkˈspleɪn/

explain

説明する

Meaning

to make something clear or easy to understand by describing it in more detail

Example

The teacher explained the difficult concept to the students.

教師は生徒たちにその難しい概念を説明しました。

C2 noun /ˌjuːzɜːrˈpeɪʃən/

usurpation

横領

Meaning

The act of taking someone's power or property illegally or by force.

Example

The general's usurpation of the presidency led to political unrest.

将軍の大統領職の横領は政治的混乱を引き起こした。

C2 verb /raɪv/

rive

裂ける

Meaning

to tear apart violently

Example

The earthquake rived the ground in several places.

地震がいくつかの場所で地面を裂けました。

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。

B2 noun /kæf/

Calf

子牛

Meaning

a young cow or bull; young of various large mammals

Example

The calf stayed close to its mother.

子牛は母親の近くにいました。

C2 adjective /ˌsuːprəˈmʌndeɪn/

supramundane

超俗的

Meaning

beyond the physical or ordinary world; transcendent

Example

The monk spoke of supramundane peace beyond material life.

僧侶は物質的な生活を超えた超俗的な平和について話しました。

C1 noun /ˌɪn.trəˈvɜːr.ʒən/

introversion

内向

Meaning

The tendency to be inward-looking and shy, preferring solitary activities.

Example

Her introversion made it difficult for her to enjoy large parties.

彼女の内向的な性格は、大きなパーティーを楽しむのを難しくした。

A2 adjective /dɑːrk bluː/

Dark blue

ダークブルー

Meaning

a deep shade of blue color

Example

She wore a dark blue dress to the party.

彼女はパーティーにダークブルーのドレスを着て行った。

C2 noun /ˈrɪɡməˌroʊl/

rigmarole

面倒なこと

Meaning

a long, complicated, and confusing process or story

Example

Getting a visa was such a rigmarole of paperwork and interviews.

ビザを取得するのは、書類とインタビューの面倒なことだった。

B2 noun /ˈnjuːzˌlɛtər/

newsletter

ニュースレター

Meaning

a printed or electronic report containing news or information about a company or organization

Example

The company sends a weekly newsletter to its employees.

その会社は毎週社員にニュースレターを送ります。

B1 noun /fiː/

fee

料金

Meaning

A payment made for a service or privilege.

Example

The lawyer charged a high fee for his services.

弁護士は彼のサービスに高い料金を請求した。

B1 adverb /ˈpɜːfɪktli/

perfectly

Meaning

in a perfect manner; without flaws

Example

She performed the task perfectly.

B2 adjective /ˈstʌnɪŋ/

stunning

驚くべき

Meaning

extremely impressive or attractive

Example

The view from the top of the mountain was absolutely stunning.

山の頂上からの景色は本当に驚くべきものでした。

B2 noun /ˈɛseɪ/

essay

エッセイ

Meaning

A short piece of writing on a particular subject.

Example

She wrote an essay about climate change.

彼女は気候変動についてのエッセイを書きました。

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。

B2 adjective /ɡeɪ/

gay

ゲイ

Meaning

sexually attracted to people of the same sex; also used to mean cheerful or lively

Example

He came out as gay during college.

彼は大学でゲイであることをカミングアウトした。

B1 adjective /ˈʌpˌkʌmɪŋ/

upcoming

今後の

Meaning

about to happen or appear

Example

The upcoming event will be held next week.

今後のイベントは来週行われます。

B2 adjective /naɪˈiːv/

naive

無邪気

Meaning

Having a lack of experience or sophistication; overly innocent or trusting.

Example

She was naive to believe the scammer’s story.

彼女は詐欺師の話を信じるには無邪気すぎた。

A2 verb /kənˈtɪn.juːd/

continued

続ける

Meaning

Kept happening or carried on without stopping.

Example

She continued working despite the challenges.

彼女は挑戦にもかかわらず働き続けました。

C2 noun /ˈstrɪndʒənsi/

stringency

厳格さ

Meaning

the quality of being strict, precise, or severe

Example

The stringency of the new rules surprised everyone.

新しい規則の厳格さはみんなを驚かせました。

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。