C2 noun
Kinsfolk
親戚, 家族
B2 adjective /dɪˈpɛndəbl/
dependable
信頼できる
Meaning
able to be trusted or relied on; consistently reliable
Example
She is a dependable colleague who always meets deadlines.
彼女はいつも締め切りを守る信頼できる同僚です。
C1 noun /ˈɔːnɪŋ/
awning
オーニング
Meaning
a sheet of canvas or material stretched on a frame to shelter a place from the sun or rain
Example
We sat under the awning to avoid the heavy rain.
私たちは大雨を避けるためにオーニングの下に座っていました。
C2 adjective /rɪˈmiːdiəbl/
remediable
修正可能
Meaning
capable of being corrected or cured
Example
The mistake was serious but still remediable.
その誤りは重大でしたが、まだ修正可能でした。
A1 verb /ɡroʊ/
grow
成長する
Meaning
to become larger or greater over a period of time; to develop
Example
Plants grow faster in spring.
植物は春により早く成長します。
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。
C2 verb /ˌdɪsɪnˈfræntʃaɪz/
disenfranchise
権利を奪う
Meaning
To deprive someone of the right to vote or other rights.
Example
The new law could disenfranchise thousands of voters.
新しい法律は何千人もの有権者を投票権から外す可能性があります。
A1 noun/verb /fɪlm/
film
映画
Meaning
a motion picture or movie; or to record on camera
Example
They watched a film together on the weekend.
彼らは週末に一緒に映画を見ました。
C1 adjective /dɪˈpreɪvd/
depraved
堕落した
Meaning
morally corrupt or wicked
Example
The film depicts the life of a depraved criminal.
その映画は堕落した犯罪者の人生を描いています。
C2 adjective /ˌoʊvərˈwiːnɪŋ/
overweening
過度に傲慢な
Meaning
excessively arrogant or prideful
Example
His overweening pride cost him many friends.
彼の過度の誇りは多くの友人を失わせました。
B1 noun /rɪˈzɔː.sɪz/
resources
資源
Meaning
A stock or supply of money, materials, staff, and other assets.
Example
The region was rich in herbal resources.
その地域は薬草の資源が豊富でした。
C1 adjective /ˈɡrændioʊs/
grandiose
壮大な
Meaning
Impressive or magnificent in appearance or style, often pretentiously so.
Example
He had grandiose plans of building a futuristic city in the desert.
彼は砂漠に未来的な都市を建設する壮大な計画を持っていました。
A1 verb /spend/
spend
使う
Meaning
to use money to buy something; to pass time
Example
I spend too much money on books.
私は本にお金を使いすぎています。
C1 noun/adjective /kənˈfɛdərət/
confederate
連邦軍
Meaning
a person, group, or state joined in an alliance or union; relating to a confederacy
Example
The confederate soldiers fought bravely in the war.
連邦軍の兵士たちは戦争で勇敢に戦った。
B1 noun ˌdʒɛnəˈreɪʃənz
Generations
世代
Meaning
All of the people born and living at about the same time, regarded collectively.
Example
The family tree spans several generations.
家族の木は何世代にもわたる。
C2 noun /ˌɛərəˈstætɪks/
aerostatics
エアロスタティクス
Meaning
The branch of physics that deals with the equilibrium of air and gases and the forces acting on bodies in them.
Example
Aerostatics is essential for understanding how balloons float.
エアロスタティクスは、気球がどのように浮かぶかを理解するために不可欠です。
B2 noun /ˈɑːr.mər/
Armour
鎧
Meaning
protective covering worn by soldiers; metal plating for military vehicles
Example
The knight wore heavy armour to protect himself in battle.
騎士は戦いの中で自分を守るために重い鎧を着ていました。
B2 noun /dɪˈfɛndər/
defender
ディフェンダー
Meaning
a person who protects someone or something from harm or attack
Example
The defender blocked the shot and saved the goal.
ディフェンダーはシュートをブロックし、ゴールを守った。
C1 noun /məˈmɛn.toʊ/
memento
記念品
Meaning
An object kept as a reminder of a person, place, or event.
Example
She kept the ticket as a memento of their first concert together.
彼女は最初のコンサートの記念品としてチケットを保存しました。
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。
C1 noun vaɪˈtæləti
vitality
活力, エネルギー
Meaning
The state of being strong and active; energy.
Example
The vitality of the team helped them succeed in the competition.
チームの活力は、競技で成功を収める手助けとなった。
C2 verb /ˈsʌbdʒʊˌɡeɪt/
subjugate
支配する
Meaning
To bring under domination or control, especially by conquest.
Example
The empire sought to subjugate the neighboring kingdoms.
帝国は隣接する王国を従わせようとした。
C1 noun /ɡəˈzet/
Gazette
公報
Meaning
an official journal or newspaper, especially one published by an organization or government
Example
The promotion was officially announced in the government gazette last week.
昇進は先週、政府の公報で正式に発表されました。
C2 adjective /ˈfjuːzəbl/
fusible
融解可能な
Meaning
Capable of being melted or fused.
Example
The engineer used a fusible alloy in the experiment.
エンジニアは実験で融解可能な合金を使用しました。
C1 noun /ˈkæzəm/
chasm
裂け目 / 大きな違い
Meaning
a deep fissure in the earth's surface or a wide difference between people or ideas
Example
There was a great chasm between the two political parties.
二つの政治的党派の間には大きな裂け目がありました。
C2 adjective ˌsʌr.əpˈtɪʃ.əs
surreptitious
秘密の
Meaning
Kept secret, especially because it would not be approved of; done stealthily.
Example
She took a surreptitious glance at his notes.
彼女は彼のノートをひそかに覗き見た。
A1 noun /ˈbrek.fəst/
Breakfast
朝食
Meaning
the first meal of the day, usually eaten in the morning
Example
I had cereal and toast for breakfast this morning.
今朝、私は朝食にシリアルとトーストを食べました。
B1 noun /trænzˈleɪtər/
translator
翻訳者
Meaning
a person or tool that converts words or text from one language into another
Example
The translator helped the tourists understand the guide.
翻訳者は観光客がガイドを理解するのを助けました。
A2 noun /stɛps/
steps
ステップ
Meaning
A measure or action, especially one of a series taken in order to deal with or achieve a particular thing.
Example
Taking small steps reduces overwhelm.
小さなステップを踏むことで圧倒的なプレッシャーが減少します。
B1 noun /ˈkɒntɪnənt/
continent
大陸
Meaning
one of the large landmasses on Earth such as Asia, Africa, or Europe
Example
Asia is the largest continent in the world.
アジアは世界で最も大きな大陸です。
C2 noun /ˈboʊsən/
boatswain
船員長
Meaning
a ship's officer in charge of equipment and the crew
Example
The boatswain supervised the sailors on deck.
ボーツウェインはデッキで船員を監督しました。
C2 noun /ˈoʊpiət/
opiate
Meaning
a drug containing opium or its derivatives, used to relieve pain or cause sleep
Example
The doctor prescribed an opiate to relieve the patient's pain.
C1 noun (plural) /ˈɪndɪˌsiːz/
indices
インデックス
Meaning
plural form of index; statistical measures or reference points used for comparison
Example
Stock market indices fell sharply after the announcement.
発表後、株式市場のインデックスは急落しました。
B2 noun ˌæd.æpˈteɪ.ʃən
adaptation
適応
Meaning
The action or process of adapting or being adapted.
Example
Adaptation to climate change is critical for resilience.
気候変動への適応は回復力にとって重要です。
B1 noun /ˈwep.ən/
Weapon
武器
Meaning
a thing designed or used for inflicting bodily harm or physical damage
Example
The police found a dangerous weapon at the crime scene.
警察は犯罪現場で危険な武器を発見した。
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。
C1 noun /ˈwɪndfɔːl/
windfall
思いがけない利益
Meaning
an unexpected piece of good fortune, typically a large amount of money
Example
The startup received a windfall when a major client paid for a full year in advance.
スタートアップは重要な顧客が1年分前払いした際に思いがけない利益を得ました。
C1 noun /əˈnɒməli/
anomaly
異常
Meaning
something that deviates from the norm or expected result
Example
The sudden drop in temperature was considered an anomaly.
温度の急激な低下は異常と見なされました。
C1 adjective /ˈstʌm.pi/
Stumpy
短くて太い
Meaning
short and thick; having a short, thick appearance
Example
The stumpy little dog wagged its tail enthusiastically.
その短くて太い小さな犬は、興奮して尾を振っていました。
C2 noun /pʌntʃ ˈfoʊrən/
Panch Phoron
パンチ・フォロン
Meaning
a Bengali spice blend containing five whole spices: cumin, fennel, fenugreek, nigella, and mustard seeds
Example
The aroma filled the kitchen when she heated panch phoron in oil.
彼女がオイルでパンチ・フォロンを加熱したとき、香りがキッチンを満たしました。
A1 adjective ˈdɪfɪkəlt
difficult
難しい
Meaning
Needing much effort or skill to accomplish, deal with, or understand; hard.
Example
Managing urban challenges has become increasingly difficult.
都市の課題を管理することはますます難しくなっている。
A2 noun /ˈɛləˌveɪtər/
elevator
エレベーター
Meaning
a machine that carries people or goods up and down between floors in a building
Example
We took the elevator to the tenth floor.
私たちはエレベーターで10階に行きました。
C2 noun /ˈɡrɑːtoʊ/
grotto
洞窟
Meaning
a small picturesque cave, often artificial
Example
Tourists visited the grotto hidden behind the waterfall.
観光客は滝の後ろに隠れた洞窟を訪れました。
C2 noun /ˌdʒiː.niˈæl.ə.ti/
geniality
親しみやすさ
Meaning
the quality of being friendly and cheerful
Example
His geniality made him popular among his colleagues.
彼の親しみやすさは、同僚の間で彼を人気者にした。
B2 noun prɛsˈtiːʒ
prestige
名声
Meaning
Widespread respect and admiration felt for someone or something on the basis of a perception of their achievements or quality.
Example
The university has gained international prestige for its research.
その大学は研究で国際的な名声を得ました。
C2 noun /ˈɛdi/
eddy
渦巻き
Meaning
A circular movement of water, air, or smoke, counter to the main current, causing a small whirlpool or turbulence.
Example
The canoe was caught in an eddy near the rocks.
カヌーは岩の近くで渦巻きに巻き込まれた。
C2 verb /əˈmælɡəmeɪt/
amalgamate
合併する
Meaning
to combine or unite to form one organization or structure; to merge
Example
The two companies decided to amalgamate their operations.
二つの会社は運営を合併することを決定しました。
A2 noun /ˈfɪɡ.jər/
Figure
図形; 画像; 数字;
Meaning
a number, especially one which forms part of official statistics; the shape of a human body
Example
The sales figure for this quarter exceeded all expectations.
この四半期の売上数字はすべての予想を超えました。
B2 adjective /ʌnˈberəbəl/
Unbearable
耐えられない
Meaning
too painful, annoying, or unpleasant to tolerate; impossible to endure
Example
The heat in the desert was unbearable.
砂漠の暑さは耐えられなかった。
B2 noun /ʌnˈkaɪndnəs/
unkindness
不親切
Meaning
lack of kindness; cruel or inconsiderate behavior
Example
His unkindness hurt her feelings deeply.
彼の不親切は彼女の気持ちを深く傷つけた。
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。
C1 noun /ˈrʌbəl/
rubble
瓦礫
Meaning
Broken stone, bricks, or debris from a collapsed building or structure.
Example
The rescue team searched through the rubble after the earthquake.
地震後、救助隊は瓦礫の中を探しました。
C1 noun /ˈtoʊ.pæz/
Topaz
トパーズ
Meaning
a precious stone, typically colorless, yellow, or blue, used in jewelry
Example
The queen's crown was adorned with a magnificent blue topaz.
女王の王冠は素晴らしい青いトパーズで飾られていました。
C1 verb /ɪnˈtʃænt/
enchant
Meaning
to delight or charm greatly; to cast a spell over
Example
The storyteller enchanted the children with his tales.
C1 adjective /ˈhæpləs/
hapless
不運な, 不幸な
Meaning
unfortunate, unlucky, deserving pity
Example
The hapless traveler lost his passport on the very first day.
不運な旅行者は、初日にパスポートを失くしました。
A1 noun /ˈvɪdiəʊ/
video
ビデオ
Meaning
a recording of moving visual images made digitally or on film
Example
She watched the video of her favorite concert online.
彼女はオンラインでお気に入りのコンサートのビデオを見ました。
B2 noun /ˌsɪm.ɪˈlær.ə.ti/
Similarity
類似性; 相似性
Meaning
the quality or state of being similar; resemblance
Example
There is a striking similarity between the two paintings.
その2つの絵の間には驚くべき類似性があります。
C1 verb /lætʃ/
latch
ラッチで閉める
Meaning
to fasten or close something with a latch
Example
She latched the door before leaving the house.
彼女は家を出る前にドアをラッチで閉めた。
A1 verb /flaɪ/
fly
飛ぶ
Meaning
to move through the air using wings or in an aircraft
Example
Birds fly south for the winter.
鳥は冬に南へ飛ぶ。
A2 noun /fæt/
Fat
脂肪
Meaning
a natural oily substance occurring in animal bodies; lipid used in cooking
Example
Too much fat in your diet can be unhealthy.
食生活における過剰な脂肪は健康に悪影響を及ぼす可能性があります。
C2 adjective /rɪˈfʌldʒənt/
refulgent
輝く
Meaning
Shining brightly; radiant.
Example
The refulgent sun lit up the entire valley.
輝く太陽が谷全体を照らした。
B2 verb /blʌf/
bluff
Meaning
to deceive someone by pretending to have strength, knowledge, or resources that one does not actually possess
Example
He tried to bluff his way into the exclusive club.
C1 verb /fɔːrˈseɪk/
forsake
Meaning
to abandon or give up something or someone
Example
He decided not to forsake his old friends despite his success.
B2 adjective /ˌmʌl.tiˈpɜː.pəs/
Multipurpose
多目的
Meaning
having multiple uses or functions; versatile
Example
This multipurpose tool can be used as a knife, screwdriver, and bottle opener.
この多目的ツールは、ナイフ、ドライバー、ボトルオープナーとして使用できます。
B1 noun /ˈhɪr.ɪŋ/
Hearing
聴力; ヒアリング
Meaning
the faculty of perceiving sounds; a session in which testimony and arguments are heard
Example
The elderly man's hearing had deteriorated, so he needed to wear a hearing aid.
高齢者の聴力は低下していたので、補聴器を使う必要があった。
C2 noun /spɪˈlʌŋkər/
spelunker
洞窟探検家
Meaning
A person who explores caves as a hobby.
Example
The spelunker carried ropes and lights into the dark cave.
洞窟探検家は暗い洞窟にロープとライトを持って行きました。
C1 adjective /əbˈdʒek.ʃən.ə.bəl/
Objectionable
不快な
Meaning
arousing distaste or opposition; unpleasant or offensive
Example
His objectionable behavior made everyone uncomfortable.
彼の不快な行動は、皆を不快にさせた。
C2 noun /ˈkɒd.ɪ.sɪl/
codicil
遺言補遺
Meaning
a legal document that makes changes or additions to an existing will
Example
He added a codicil to his will to include his granddaughter.
彼は自分の遺言に孫娘を含めるためにコディシルを加えました。
C1 noun ˈsɒl.vən.si
solvency
負債を超える資産の所有; 借金を返済する能力
Meaning
The possession of assets in excess of liabilities; ability to pay debts.
Example
The company's solvency improved after restructuring.
会社のソルベンシーは再編成後に改善されました。
B2 verb /kənˈfaɪn/
confine
閉じ込める
Meaning
to restrict someone or something within certain limits; to keep someone in a closed space
Example
The prisoner was confined to his cell for 23 hours a day.
囚人は1日に23時間、自分の独房に閉じ込められた。
C2 adjective /ˌæd.vɛnˈtɪʃ.əs/
adventitious
偶発的
Meaning
Happening by chance or accident, not planned.
Example
His success was partly due to adventitious circumstances.
彼の成功は偶発的な状況による部分があった。
C1 noun /ˈoʊvərˌsiːər/
overseer
監督者
Meaning
a person who supervises work or workers; a manager
Example
The overseer made sure the workers followed safety rules.
監督者は、労働者が安全規則を守っていることを確認しました。
A2 adjective /ˈkɒmɪk/
comic
コミカル
Meaning
causing or meant to cause laughter
Example
The movie had several comic scenes.
映画にはいくつかのコミカルなシーンがありました。
C2 adjective /prəˈvaɪzəri/
provisory
仮の
Meaning
conditional; depending on certain terms being met
Example
The arrangement was only provisory until the final contract was signed.
その取り決めは、最終契約が署名されるまで仮のものでした。
A1 verb, adjective /kloʊz/ (verb), /kloʊs/ (adjective)
close
閉じる, 近い
Meaning
To shut something (verb); near in space or relationship (adjective).
Example
Please close the door when you leave.
出かけるときはドアを閉めてください。
C1 noun /dɪˈstɔːrʃən/
distortion
歪曲、誤った提示
Meaning
the action of twisting, changing, or misrepresenting the shape, sound, or truth of something
Example
There was a distortion in the radio signal.
ラジオ信号に歪曲がありました。
B2 noun /ˈsɪmptəm/
symptom
症状
Meaning
a sign or indication of something, especially of an illness
Example
Fever is a common symptom of the flu.
熱はインフルエンザの一般的な症状です。
B2 noun /ˈskɒlərʃɪp/
scholarship
奨学金
Meaning
an award or grant to support a student's education
Example
She received a scholarship to study abroad.
彼女は留学するための奨学金を受け取りました。
C2 noun /ˈsaɪnɪkjʊər/
sinecure
楽な仕事
Meaning
a position requiring little or no work but giving financial benefit or status
Example
He was given a sinecure at the university as a reward for his loyalty.
彼は大学で忠誠心の報酬として楽な仕事を与えられました。
B2 noun /ˈbɛərɪŋ/
bearing
態度 / 姿勢
Meaning
a person's way of standing or moving; relevance or connection to something
Example
Her calm bearing impressed everyone in the room.
彼女の落ち着いた姿勢は部屋の中の誰にでも印象を与えました。
C1 verb /ɪmˈpɑːrt/
impart
伝える
Meaning
to make information known; to bestow or communicate
Example
The teacher imparted valuable knowledge to her students.
教師は生徒に貴重な知識を授けました。
B2 adjective /ˈweɪ.kɪŋ/
Waking
目覚めている; 意識的な
Meaning
awake and conscious; relating to the time when one is awake
Example
She spent her waking hours studying for the exam.
彼女は試験のために目覚めている時間を勉強に費やしました。
C2 noun /ˈpɑːrləns/
parlance
専門用語
Meaning
a particular way of speaking or using words, common to a group
Example
In legal parlance, the term has a different meaning.
法律用語では、この言葉は異なる意味を持っています。
C2 verb /bɪˈsmɜːrtʃ/
besmirch
汚す
Meaning
to damage someone's reputation; to make dirty or stained
Example
He tried to besmirch her good name with false rumors.
彼は虚偽の噂で彼女の良い名前を汚そうとした。
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。
B2 noun /əˈɡrɛʃən/
aggression
攻撃性
Meaning
hostile or violent behavior towards others
Example
His sudden aggression surprised everyone in the meeting.
彼の突然の攻撃性は会議で誰もが驚いた。
A1 verb /lʊk/
look
見る
Meaning
to direct your eyes to see something; to appear or seem
Example
Look at the beautiful sunset in the sky.
空に美しい夕日を見てください。
B1 verb /fəʊld/
fold
Meaning
to bend something, especially paper or cloth, so that one part covers another
Example
She folded the letter neatly before placing it in the envelope.
B2 noun /ˈpaɪ.rə.si/
Piracy
海賊行為
Meaning
the practice of attacking and robbing ships at sea; the unauthorized use or reproduction of copyrighted material
Example
Software piracy costs companies billions of dollars annually.
ソフトウェアの海賊行為は毎年企業に数十億ドルの損失をもたらします。
C1 noun /ˈɔːr.ə.tɔːr.i/
oratory
弁論術
Meaning
The art of public speaking; skilled and confident delivery of speeches to an audience.
Example
His exceptional oratory skills won him the debate competition.
彼の卓越した弁論術は、ディベートコンペティションで彼に勝利をもたらしました。
B2 adjective /ɪnˈklaɪnd/
inclined
傾向がある
Meaning
having a tendency or disposition toward something
Example
He is inclined to help those in need.
彼は困っている人々を助ける傾向がある。
B1 adjective /ˈwaɪə.ləs/
Wireless
ワイヤレス; ケーブルなし
Meaning
operating without wires; using radio waves for communication
Example
My wireless headphones provide excellent sound quality without any cables.
私のワイヤレスヘッドフォンはケーブルなしで素晴らしい音質を提供します。
A1 noun /ˈeɪprɪl/
april
4月
Meaning
the fourth month of the year in the Gregorian calendar
Example
April is known for its pleasant spring weather.
4月は心地よい春の天気で知られています。
C1 verb /ˈdræm.ə.taɪz/
dramatize
ドラマ化する
Meaning
to present a story in a dramatic way, or to exaggerate something
Example
The novel was dramatized into a popular TV series.
その小説は人気のテレビシリーズにドラマタイズされました。
C2 noun /ˌɪn.ɪˈbraɪ.ə.ti/
inebriety
酩酊
Meaning
the state of being drunk or intoxicated
Example
His frequent inebriety led to the loss of his job.
彼の頻繁な酩酊は仕事を失う原因となった。
B2 adjective/noun /staʊt/
stout
丈夫 / ぶ厚い
Meaning
Strong, thick, or heavily built; also a kind of dark beer
Example
The stout man lifted the heavy box with ease.
その丈夫な男性は重い箱を簡単に持ち上げました。
A2 verb /ˈtrævəld/
traveled
旅行する
Meaning
Went from one place to another, especially over a distance.
Example
They traveled to Antarctica with a large group.
彼らは大きなグループと一緒に南極大陸へ旅行しました。
C2 noun /laɪər/
lyre
ライアー
Meaning
a stringed musical instrument of ancient Greece
Example
The musician played a melody on the lyre.
ミュージシャンはライアーでメロディーを演奏しました。
B2 adjective /ɪˈlæs.tɪk/
Elastic
弾力性
Meaning
able to stretch and return to original shape; flexible; adaptable
Example
The elastic band can stretch and return to its original shape.
弾力性のあるバンドは伸びて元の形に戻ります。
A1 noun /bæɡ/
bag
バッグ
Meaning
a container made of flexible material, used for carrying items
Example
She carried her books in a bag.
彼女は本をバッグに入れて持ち運んだ。
C1 adjective /ˌsækrəˈlɪdʒəs/
sacrilegious
冒涜的
Meaning
Showing disrespect or irreverence toward something sacred.
Example
The painting was criticized as being sacrilegious.
その絵画は冒涜的だと批判されました。
C1 noun /ˈsɑːɡə/
saga
長い物語
Meaning
A long story of heroic achievement, or a long, complex series of events.
Example
The company's rise and fall became a corporate saga.
会社の興隆と衰退は企業のサガとなった。
C2 noun /ˈpɛtjʊləns/
petulance
気難しさ
Meaning
The quality of being childishly sulky or bad-tempered.
Example
His petulance during the meeting annoyed everyone.
会議中の彼のペチュランスはみんなをイライラさせた。
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。
C2 noun /ˈænʒənuː/
ingenue
無邪気な若い女性
Meaning
an innocent, naïve young woman, especially as represented in literature or theater
Example
She played the role of the ingénue in the play with great charm.
彼女は劇で無邪気な若い女性の役を演じ、大きな魅力を発揮しました。
C1 verb /ɪkˈstɔːrt/
extort
強奪する
Meaning
to obtain something, especially money, by force, threats, or unfair means
Example
The gang attempted to extort money from local shopkeepers.
ギャングは地元の店主からお金を強奪しようとした。
B1 adjective /ˈtʃaɪl.dɪʃ/
Childish
子供っぽい; 子供のような振る舞いだが大人には不適切
Meaning
immature and silly; behaving in a way that is typical of a child but inappropriate for an adult
Example
His childish behavior during the meeting was quite embarrassing.
会議中の彼の子供っぽい行動はかなり恥ずかしいものでした。
C2 noun /ˈdaɪətraɪb/
diatribe
激しい非難
Meaning
A forceful and bitter verbal attack against someone or something.
Example
The politician launched a diatribe against his opponents.
政治家は自分の対戦相手に対して激しい非難を始めた。
B2 noun /kənˈvɪk.ʃən/
conviction
確信
Meaning
A firmly held belief or opinion.
Example
She spoke with conviction, making everyone believe her.
彼女は確信を持って話し、皆を信じさせました。
B1 noun /ɡæp/
gap
ギャップ / 隙間
Meaning
An empty space or break between two objects or parts; a difference or disparity.
Example
There is a huge gap between the rich and the poor.
裕福な人々と貧しい人々の間には大きなギャップがあります。
B2 noun /ˈkaʊnsələr/
councillor
議員
Meaning
an elected member of a local council who helps make decisions and represent the community
Example
The councillor spoke to residents about improving local roads.
市議会議員は地域の道路について話しました。
A2 adjective /riːl/
Real
本物の; 真正の; 偽物ではない
Meaning
actually existing; genuine; not imaginary or fake
Example
This is a real diamond, not a fake one.
これは本物のダイヤモンドです。偽物ではありません。
B1 noun /tuːn/
Tune
メロディー; 音楽作品; 音程
Meaning
a melody or musical composition; correct musical pitch
Example
She hummed a beautiful tune while working in the garden.
彼女は庭で働きながら、美しいメロディーを口ずさんでいた。
C1 noun /əˈpɒsəl/
apostle
使徒, 擁護者
Meaning
A vigorous and pioneering advocate or supporter of a particular cause, often used for the early Christian disciples.
Example
He became an apostle of environmental protection.
彼は環境保護の使徒となった。
B1 noun /kɪˈlɒmɪtər/ or /ˈkɪləˌmiːtər/
kilometer
キロメートル
Meaning
a unit of length equal to 1,000 meters
Example
The village is about five kilometers away from the town.
その村は町から約五キロメートル離れています。
C2 noun /pɪˈlɑːf/
Pillaw
ピラフ
Meaning
a dish of rice cooked in seasoned broth, often with meat and vegetables
Example
We enjoyed a delicious chicken pillaw for dinner.
私たちは夕食に美味しいチキンピラフを楽しみました。
B1 adverb /ˌɔːtəˈmætɪkli/
automatically
自動的に
Meaning
without human control or intervention; done by itself
Example
The door closes automatically after you enter.
ドアは自動的に閉まります。
C1 noun/verb /fliːs/
fleece
Meaning
The woolly covering of a sheep; as a verb, to swindle or cheat someone.
Example
The farmer sheared the sheep’s fleece carefully.
B2 noun /ɪnˈvɒlvmənt/
involvement
関与
Meaning
the act of taking part in something
Example
His involvement in the project was crucial.
彼のプロジェクトへの関与は重要だった。
B2 noun /ˈfɔːr.hed/
Forehead
額
Meaning
the part of the face above the eyebrows and below the hairline
Example
He wiped the sweat from his forehead.
彼は額から汗を拭った。
C1 noun /ˌɪnklɪˈneɪʃən/
inclination
傾向
Meaning
A natural tendency or urge to act or feel in a particular way.
Example
She has an inclination towards helping others.
彼女は他の人を助ける傾向があります。