B1 noun /kɪt/

kit

道具セット

Meaning

a set of tools, equipment, or materials used for a particular purpose

Example

He bought a first aid kit for emergencies.

彼は緊急事態に備えて救急キットを購入しました。

B2 verb /ɪnˈheɪl/

inhale

吸う

Meaning

to breathe in; to draw air into the lungs

Example

Take a deep breath and inhale slowly.

深く息を吸い、ゆっくり吸い込みます。

B2 noun /ˌpʌɪ.əˈnɪr/

Pioneer

新しい領域を探索または定住する最初の人；新しいアイデアや方法を開発する人

Meaning

a person who is among the first to explore or settle a new area; someone who develops new ideas or methods

Example

She was a pioneer in the field of computer science.

彼女はコンピュータサイエンスの分野で先駆者でした。

A2 adverb /bɪˈsaɪdz/

Besides

その上

Meaning

in addition to; moreover; furthermore

Example

Besides being smart, he is also kind.

賢いだけでなく、その上優しい。

B2 noun /ˈkɒmjʊnɪst/

communist

Meaning

a person who supports or believes in the principles of communism

Example

The communist ideology aims for a classless society.

C2 noun /aɪˈkɒnəklæst/

iconoclast

偶像破壊者

Meaning

A person who attacks or criticizes cherished beliefs, traditions, or institutions.

Example

He was known as an iconoclast who challenged old traditions.

彼は古い伝統に挑戦した偶像破壊者として知られていました。

B1 adjective /ˈhoʊpfəl/

Hopeful

希望に満ちた

Meaning

feeling or inspiring optimism about a future event; confident; optimistic

Example

He remained hopeful despite the challenges.

彼は挑戦にもかかわらず希望を持ち続けました。

C2 noun /pəˈtruːn/

poltroon

臆病者

Meaning

a cowardly person

Example

He acted like a poltroon during the crisis.

彼は危機の際、臆病者のように振る舞った。

C1 noun /ˈʃeɪvɪŋ/

shaving

ひげ剃り

Meaning

the act of removing hair with a razor; a thin strip or piece shaved from something

Example

He bought a new cream for shaving.

彼は新しいひげ剃りクリームを買いました。

C2 verb /dɪˈdʒɛkt/

deject

落胆させる

Meaning

to make someone feel sad, depressed, or dispirited

Example

The news of his failure seemed to deject him deeply.

彼の失敗のニュースは彼を深く落胆させたようだ。

B1 noun /ˈsʌməri/

summary

要約

Meaning

A brief statement of the main points of something.

Example

She wrote a summary of the book for her class.

彼女はクラスのためにその本の要約を書きました。

B2 noun /ˈmet.roʊ reɪl/

Metro Rail

メトロ

Meaning

an underground urban railway system; subway system

Example

The metro rail connects all major areas of the city efficiently.

メトロレールは都市のすべての主要地域を効率的に結びつけます。

A2 noun /liːf/

Leaf

葉

Meaning

a flattened structure of a higher plant, typically green and blade-like, that is attached to a stem

Example

The autumn leaves are falling from the tree.

秋の葉が木から落ちています。

B2 verb, noun /sniːz/

sneeze

くしゃみをする

Meaning

to expel air involuntarily from the nose and mouth due to irritation; the act of sneezing

Example

I had to sneeze during the meeting.

会議中にくしゃみをしなければならなかった。

C1 noun /ˈviːəməns/

Vehemence

激しい感情; 表現の強さ

Meaning

great forcefulness or intensity of feeling or expression; passionate conviction

Example

He argued with such vehemence that everyone was surprised.

彼はその強い熱意で議論し、皆が驚きました。

C1 verb /ɪnˈsɪnjueɪt/

insinuate

Meaning

To suggest or hint something indirectly and often unpleasantly.

Example

He insinuated that she had lied about her qualifications.

A1 verb /liːv/

leave

出発する

Meaning

to go away from; to depart or exit

Example

The train leaves at 6 PM.

電車は午後6時に出発します。

C2 noun /ˈvæsəl/

vassal

家来

Meaning

A person or country in a subordinate position to another, especially in feudal times under a lord.

Example

The king granted land to his vassal in return for loyalty and service.

王は忠誠と奉仕の見返りに家来に土地を与えた。

C2 adjective /ˈæpəˌleɪt/

appellate

控訴に関連する

Meaning

relating to appeals in a court of law

Example

The case was taken to an appellate court.

その事件は控訴裁判所に持ち込まれました。

A2 noun /prəˈfɛsər/

professor

教授

Meaning

a senior teacher or academic at a college or university

Example

The professor explained the theory clearly.

教授は理論を明確に説明しました。

A2 adjective /ˈkruːəl/

cruel

残酷

Meaning

Willfully causing pain or suffering to others, or feeling no concern about it.

Example

It was cruel to make fun of the injured boy.

負傷した男の子を笑うのは残酷だった。

A2 noun /əˈraɪvəl/

Arrival

到着; 到着の行為

Meaning

the action or process of arriving; the reaching of a destination

Example

The arrival of the train was delayed by two hours.

列車の到着は2時間遅れました。

A2 noun /ˈsɪə.ri.əl/

cereal

Meaning

a common breakfast food made from processed grains such as wheat, oats, or corn

Example

She eats a bowl of cereal every morning before work.

C2 adjective /ɔːˈrɔːrəl/

auroral

オーロラに関連する

Meaning

Relating to or resembling the aurora, especially the northern lights.

Example

The scientists observed auroral activity in the night sky.

科学者たちは夜空でオーロラルの活動を観察しました。

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 adjective ˈkruː.ʃəl

crucial

重要な

Meaning

Decisive or critical, especially in the success or failure of something.

Example

Fault-tolerance is crucial for reliability.

フェイルオーバーは信頼性にとって重要です。

C1 adjective /dɪˈsɜːrnəbl/

discernible

明白な

Meaning

able to be seen, recognized, or understood

Example

There was a discernible change in his behavior.

彼の行動には明らかな変化があった。

B2 noun /kɒk/

Cock

雄鶏

Meaning

an adult male chicken

Example

The cock crowed loudly at dawn to wake everyone up.

雄鶏は夜明けに大声で鳴き、皆を起こしました。

C1 noun /ˈproʊtəˌʒeɪ/

protege

弟子

Meaning

a person who is guided and supported by an older and more experienced person

Example

The young artist was the protege of a famous painter.

その若い芸術家は有名な画家の弟子でした。

C2 adjective /ˌnɒnkəˈmɪtl̩/

noncommittal

Meaning

Not expressing or showing a clear opinion, decision, or commitment.

Example

She gave a noncommittal reply when asked about her future plans.

A2 verb /laɪ/

lie

横たわる, 嘘をつく

Meaning

to be in a horizontal position; to tell an untruth

Example

The book lies on the table.

本はテーブルの上にあります。

C1 adjective ɪmˈpɛkəbl

impeccable

完璧な

Meaning

In accordance with the highest standards; faultless.

Example

His impeccable taste in fashion was admired by all his peers.

彼の完璧なファッションセンスは、すべての同僚に賞賛されました。

A2 noun /ˈnæpkɪn/

napkin

ナプキン

Meaning

a piece of cloth or paper used to wipe the mouth and hands while eating

Example

She placed a napkin on her lap before eating.

彼女は食事の前に膝の上にナプキンを置きました。

C2 adjective /ˌʌnɪmˈpiːtʃəbl/

unimpeachable

非難の余地がない

Meaning

Not able to be doubted, questioned, or criticized; completely trustworthy.

Example

She is known for her unimpeachable honesty.

彼女はその非難の余地がない誠実さで知られています。

C1 adjective /ˈpɒlɪtɪk/

politic

賢明な、慎重な

Meaning

shrewd, prudent, or tactful in practical matters

Example

It was politic of him to remain silent during the argument.

論争中に沈黙を守るのは賢明な判断だった。

C2 noun /ˈkæt.aɪ.ɒn ɪksˌtʃeɪndʒ/

cation-exchange

陽イオン交換

Meaning

A chemical process in soil that helps retain nutrients.

Example

The cation-exchange capacity of soil affects plant growth.

土壌の陽イオン交換容量は植物の成長に影響を与える。

B2 noun/adjective /kənˈstɪtʃuənt/

constituent

構成要素 / 有権者

Meaning

Noun: A member of a constituency or an essential part of something. Adjective: Being a necessary part of a whole.

Example

The senator met with his constituents to discuss local issues.

上院議員は地元の問題を議論するために選挙区の有権者と会いました。

C2 adjective /sɛnˈtrɪfjʊɡəl/

centrifugal

遠心

Meaning

Moving or tending to move away from a center.

Example

The centrifugal force pushes the clothes to the sides of the washing machine.

遠心力は洗濯機の側面に服を押しやる。

A2 noun /ˈdʒuːəlri/

jewellery

宝石類

Meaning

ornamental items worn for personal adornment, such as rings, necklaces, or bracelets, often made of precious metals or stones

Example

She wore beautiful jewellery to the wedding.

彼女は結婚式で美しい宝石類を身につけていた。

A1 adjective /ˈreɪ.di.əʊ/

radio

ラジオ

Meaning

Relating to radio waves or broadcasting.

Example

FAST is the largest radio telescope in the world.

FASTは世界最大のラジオ望遠鏡です。

B1 adjective /fɪkst/

fixed

固定された, 安定した

Meaning

firmly in place; not changing or movable

Example

The schedule for the meeting is fixed for Monday morning.

会議のスケジュールは月曜日の朝に固定されています。

B2 verb /nɪt/

knit

編む

Meaning

To make clothes or fabric by interlocking loops of yarn with needles.

Example

She loves to knit scarves for her friends during the winter.

彼女は冬に友達のためにスカーフを編むのが好きです。

C2 verb /ˈvɛdʒɪteɪt/

vegetate

無為に過ごす

Meaning

to live in a dull, inactive, or unchallenging way, often with little physical or mental effort

Example

He spent his vacation vegetating on the couch in front of the TV.

彼はソファでテレビの前に座って、休暇を過ごしました。

A2 noun ˈpraɪsɪz

prices

価格

Meaning

The amount of money expected, required, or given in payment for something.

Example

Rising prices are affecting consumer spending.

上昇する価格は消費者支出に影響を与えています。

B2 noun /ˌek.əˈnɒm.ɪk səˌsteɪ.nəˈbɪl.ə.ti/

economic sustainability

経済の持続可能性

Meaning

The ability of an economy to support a defined level of economic production indefinitely.

Example

Economic sustainability drives long-term growth.

経済の持続可能性は長期的な成長を促進する。

C1 adjective, verb (past tense/participle of mire) /ˈmaɪərd/

mired

困難な状況に巻き込まれる

Meaning

Trapped or entangled in something, typically a difficult situation.

Example

The politician was mired in scandal.

その政治家はスキャンダルに巻き込まれていた。

A1 verb /pliːz/

please

喜ばせる

Meaning

to make someone happy or satisfied; used as a polite request

Example

His performance pleased the audience.

彼のパフォーマンスは観客を喜ばせました。

C1 noun /əˈsɛsər/

assessor

評価者

Meaning

a person who evaluates or estimates the nature, ability, or quality of something

Example

An external assessor reviewed the project report.

外部の評価者がプロジェクトの報告書を確認しました。

B2 noun /ˈtroʊfi/

trophy

トロフィー

Meaning

An object awarded as a prize for a victory or achievement.

Example

She proudly displayed the trophy she won in the competition.

彼女はコンペティションで勝ったトロフィーを誇らしげに展示しました。

B1 verb /taɪmd/

timed

タイムを測る

Meaning

to measure or record the duration or speed of something

Example

He timed the race with a stopwatch.

彼はストップウォッチでレースのタイムを計った。

C1 noun /ˈfɪɡjərˌhɛd/

figurehead

名目上の指導者

Meaning

a nominal leader with no real power; a symbolic head

Example

The king was merely a figurehead with no real authority.

王は実際の権限を持たない象徴的な指導者に過ぎなかった。

C2 noun /ˈæntiˌkraɪst/

antichrist

反キリスト

Meaning

A person regarded as the supreme opponent of Christ, often seen as a figure of ultimate evil.

Example

Some people fear the rise of an Antichrist in the future.

一部の人々は未来に反キリストが現れることを恐れている。

C2 verb /ɪnˈveɪɡəl/

inveigle

誘惑する

Meaning

To persuade someone to do something by deception or flattery.

Example

She inveigled him into signing the contract.

彼女は彼に契約書に署名させた。

C1 noun ˈoʊʃən əˌsɪdɪfɪˈkeɪʃən

ocean acidification

海洋酸性化

Meaning

The ongoing decrease in the pH of the Earth's oceans, caused by the absorption of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere.

Example

Ocean acidification is caused by atmospheric CO2 absorption.

海洋酸性化は、大気中のCO2の吸収によって引き起こされます。

C2 noun /ˈkælvɪnɪzəm/

calvinism

カルヴァン主義

Meaning

A Protestant theological system based on John Calvin’s teachings, emphasizing predestination and the sovereignty of God.

Example

Calvinism played a major role in shaping Protestant theology.

カルヴァン主義はプロテスタント神学の形成に重要な役割を果たした。

C1 noun /əˈstrɑː.lə.dʒər/

Astrologer

占星術師

Meaning

a person who studies astrology and makes predictions based on the positions of stars and planets

Example

The astrologer predicted good fortune in her future.

その占星術師は、彼女の未来に良い運命があると予測しました。

C2 adjective /ɪˈfɛmɪnət/

effeminate

女性的

Meaning

Having traits, tastes, or habits traditionally considered feminine, often used negatively for men.

Example

The critics described him as effeminate due to his gentle manner.

批評家は彼の優しい態度を理由に彼を女性的だと表現した。

C2 verb /pɔːrˈtɛnd/

portend

前兆

Meaning

To be a sign or warning that something, especially something bad, is going to happen.

Example

Dark clouds portend a storm.

暗い雲は嵐を予兆します。

B2 noun /ˈlaɪv.stɒk/

livestock

家畜

Meaning

farm animals such as cattle, sheep, and pigs that are kept for use or profit

Example

The farmer raised livestock to supply meat and milk for the market.

農家は市場のために肉と牛乳を供給するために家畜を育てていました。

B1 noun, verb /spoʊk/

spoke

スポーク / 言った

Meaning

As a noun, a bar connecting the center of a wheel to its rim; as the past tense of 'speak'.

Example

The bicycle's spoke was bent after the accident.

自転車のスポークは事故後に曲がっていた。

A2 noun /bænd/

band

バンド

Meaning

a group of musicians who play music together

Example

The band performed live at the concert.

バンドはコンサートでライブパフォーマンスをしました。

B2 noun /ɪsˈlɑːm/

islam

イスラム教

Meaning

the religion founded by the Prophet Muhammad, based on belief in one God (Allah)

Example

Islam emphasizes peace, justice, and compassion.

イスラム教は平和、正義、そして慈悲を強調します。

A2 noun/verb /ɪkˈsperɪmənt/

experiment

実験

Meaning

a test or trial carried out to discover something or prove an idea

Example

The scientist conducted an experiment on plant growth.

科学者は植物の成長に関する実験を行いました。

C1 noun /ˈɪrɪtənt/

irritant

刺激物

Meaning

something that causes irritation or discomfort

Example

Dust is a common irritant for people with allergies.

ほこりはアレルギーを持つ人々にとって一般的な刺激物です。

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。

B2 noun/adjective /ˈkæpɪtəlɪst/

capitalist

Meaning

a person who supports or believes in capitalism; a wealthy business owner

Example

The capitalist believes in the freedom of the market.

B2 noun /ˈfleɪvər/

flavor

味

Meaning

The distinctive taste of a food or drink.

Example

This ice cream has a delicious mango flavor.

このアイスクリームはおいしいマンゴーのフレーバーがあります。

C2 noun /viːˈnæləti/

venality

贈賄

Meaning

the quality of being open to bribery or corruption

Example

The scandal revealed the venality of several senior officials.

スキャンダルは、何人かの高官の贈賄を明らかにした。

B1 noun /ˌpʌblɪˈkeɪʃən/

publication

出版

Meaning

the act of making something publicly known or available

Example

The publication of the report sparked a debate.

報告書の出版は議論を引き起こしました。

C2 adjective /ˈpɑːrtəbl/

partible

分割可能な

Meaning

capable of being divided or separated

Example

The estate was partible among the heirs.

その財産は相続人の間で分割可能でした。

C2 adjective /svelt/

svelte

スリム

Meaning

Attractively thin, graceful, and elegant in appearance or movement.

Example

She looked svelte in the elegant black dress.

彼女はエレガントな黒いドレスを着てスリムに見えた。

C1 verb /səbˈvɜːrt/

subvert

Meaning

to undermine or overthrow an established system, authority, or institution

Example

The rebels tried to subvert the government.

B1 noun /dɪsk/

disk

ディスク / データ保存装置

Meaning

a flat, circular object, often used to store data electronically

Example

All the data is saved on a hard disk.

すべてのデータはハードディスクに保存されています。

C2 noun /əˈdʌltərənt/

adulterant

不純物

Meaning

a substance added to something else, often food or drink, to reduce its quality or strength

Example

The laboratory found an adulterant in the milk samples.

実験室はミルクのサンプルに不純物を発見しました。

C1 noun /beɪl/

bale

束

Meaning

A large bundle of goods tightly wrapped and bound.

Example

The workers loaded the bale of cotton onto the truck.

作業員は綿の束をトラックに積み込んだ。

C1 verb /ɪnˈθjuːz/

enthuse

興奮させる

Meaning

to express excitement or admiration

Example

She enthused about her trip to Italy.

彼女はイタリア旅行について興奮して話していました。

B2 verb /ˈlaɪtən/

lighten

明るくする；和らげる

Meaning

to make something brighter or less dark; to make something less heavy or serious

Example

A joke can lighten the mood during a tense meeting.

冗談は緊張した会議の雰囲気を和らげることができる。

C2 adjective /ˈfɒksi/

foxy

ずるい

Meaning

Clever, cunning, or attractive.

Example

He came up with a foxy plan to win the game.

彼はゲームに勝つためにずるい計画を思いついた。

A2 noun /ˈkʌm.pə.ni/

company

会社

Meaning

a business organization; the presence of other people

Example

She started her own company to sell handmade products.

彼女は手作りの製品を販売するために自分の会社を始めました。

B2 adverb /ˈvɜː.tʃu.ə.li/

Virtually

実質的に; ほぼ;

Meaning

nearly; almost; in effect though not in name

Example

The building was virtually destroyed in the earthquake.

その建物は地震でほぼ破壊されました。

B2 adjective /ˈtʌtʃ.ɪŋ/

Touching

感動的な; 情熱的な

Meaning

causing feelings of sympathy or emotion; moving

Example

The touching story brought tears to everyone's eyes.

感動的な物語が、皆の目に涙をもたらしました。

B2 verb /səˈrɛndər/

surrender

降伏する

Meaning

to give up or yield to an opponent or authority

Example

The army finally surrendered after weeks of fighting.

数週間の戦闘の後、軍隊は最終的に降伏しました。

C2 verb /əˈbæʃ/

abash

困らせる

Meaning

to make someone feel embarrassed or ashamed

Example

Her sudden question seemed to abash him.

彼女の突然の質問は彼を困らせたようだ。

B2 verb /ˌdaɪəɡˈnoʊz/

diagnose

診断する

Meaning

To identify a disease, condition, or problem by examining symptoms.

Example

The doctor diagnosed him with pneumonia.

医者は彼に肺炎と診断しました。

C2 adjective /ˈtɪtjələr/

titular

名義上の

Meaning

holding a title or position in name only without real power; relating to the title of a work

Example

She is the titular head of the committee, but decisions are made by the coordinator.

彼女は委員会の名義上の長であり、決定はコーディネーターによって行われます。

C1 noun ˈrez.ɪ.djuː

residue

残留物

Meaning

A small amount of something that remains after the main part has gone or been removed.

Example

Soap residue affects appliance efficiency.

石鹸の残りが機器の効率に影響を与えます。

C1 adjective /ˈɜːrθ.li/

Earthly

地上的; 世俗的; 物質的

Meaning

relating to the earth or human life; worldly; material rather than spiritual

Example

He focused on earthly pleasures rather than spiritual growth.

彼は精神的成長よりも地上的な楽しみに集中した。

C1 adjective /ˌʌndərˈhændɪd/

underhanded

不正

Meaning

acting or done in a dishonest or secret way

Example

They exposed the company's underhanded dealings with its suppliers.

彼らは会社とその供給者との不正取引を暴露しました。

B1 noun /ˈtreɪ.dər/

Trader

商人

Meaning

a person who buys and sells goods or financial securities for profit

Example

The trader made a good profit from selling imported goods.

商人は輸入品を売ることで良い利益を得ました。

A1 verb /smaɪl/

smile

微笑み

Meaning

to express happiness or friendliness by turning the corners of the mouth upwards

Example

She smiled when she saw the gift.

彼女はプレゼントを見て微笑んだ。

A1 noun /ˈswɪmɪŋ/

swimming

水泳

Meaning

the activity or sport of moving through water using the limbs

Example

Swimming is a great way to stay fit and healthy.

水泳は健康でフィットな状態を保つための素晴らしい方法です。

B2 noun /ˈmɪs.tʃɪf/

Mischief

いたずら

Meaning

Playful behavior that causes minor trouble or annoyance but is not meant to cause serious harm

Example

The children were full of mischief during the summer holidays.

子供たちは夏休み中、いたずらでいっぱいでした。

C2 verb /bɪˈfɒɡ/

befog

ぼやけさせる

Meaning

to confuse or make unclear; to cover with fog or mist

Example

His mind was befogged by exhaustion.

彼の心は疲れによってぼやけていた。

B2 noun /ˈmaɪ.ɡrənt/

migrant

移民

Meaning

A person who moves from one place to another, especially to find work or better living conditions.

Example

Many migrants travel long distances to find employment.

多くの移民は仕事を見つけるために長距離を移動します。

B2 adjective /dɪˈvaɪn/

Divine

神聖な; 天上的な; 神のような; 神または神格に関連する

Meaning

heavenly; sacred; godlike; relating to God or a deity

Example

The divine beauty of the sunset took their breath away.

夕日の神聖な美しさは彼らの息を奪いました。

C2 noun /prɪˈsɛntɪmənt/

presentiment

予感

Meaning

An intuitive feeling about the future, especially of something bad about to happen.

Example

He had a strong presentiment that the plan would fail.

彼は計画が失敗するという強い予感を持っていた。

B1 noun /ˈkætəɡɔːri/

boring

退屈

Meaning

not interesting or exciting; dull.

Example

The lecture was so boring that several students fell asleep.

講義は退屈すぎて、何人かの学生が眠ってしまった。

C2 noun /ˈæn.oʊd/

anode

正極

Meaning

The positive electrode in a device such as a battery, where current flows into a polarized electrical device.

Example

The anode of the battery was corroded after long use.

バッテリーの正極は長期間の使用後に腐食していました。

C1 verb /ˈkwɪvər/

quiver

震える

Meaning

To tremble or shake with slight but rapid motion.

Example

Her lips began to quiver as she tried not to cry.

彼女は泣かないように努力しながら唇が震え始めました。

C1 adjective /dɪˈbeɪst/

debased

劣化した

Meaning

having lost quality, value, or moral character

Example

The debased currency lost the trust of the people.

劣化した通貨は人々の信頼を失った。

C2 adverb /hərˈmɛtɪkli/

hermetically

密封的に

Meaning

In a way that is completely airtight or sealed off.

Example

The jars were hermetically sealed to preserve freshness.

瓶は新鮮さを保つために密封的に封印されました。

A1 noun /ˈɡrændˌmʌðər/

grandmother

祖母

Meaning

the mother of one's father or mother

Example

My grandmother makes delicious cakes.

私の祖母は美味しいケーキを作ります。

A2 adjective /ɡriːk/

greek

ギリシャの (ギリシャに関連する)

Meaning

relating to Greece, its people, or its language

Example

We enjoyed delicious Greek food at the restaurant.

私たちはレストランで美味しいギリシャ料理を楽しみました。

B2 noun, verb /laʊndʒ/

lounge

ラウンジ

Meaning

A public room for relaxing; or to sit, lie, or stand in a relaxed way.

Example

They lounged on the sofa after dinner.

彼らは夕食後にソファでくつろいでいた。

B2 noun /ˈmɛmoʊ/

memo

Meaning

a written message, typically in a business setting

Example

He wrote a memo to the staff about the upcoming meeting.

C1 verb /lʌl/

lull

静める

Meaning

to soothe or calm; to cause to sleep or rest

Example

The gentle music lulled the baby to sleep.

やさしい音楽が赤ちゃんを寝かしつけた。

B1 adverb /ˈdʒen.tli/

Gently

優しく; 注意深く; ゆっくりと;

Meaning

in a mild, soft, or careful manner

Example

She gently touched the baby's face.

彼女は赤ちゃんの顔を優しく触れました。

A2 adverb /bɪˈjɒnd/

Beyond

超えて; 定められた範囲を越える;

Meaning

further away than; exceeding; more than

Example

The mountains stretched beyond the horizon.

山々は地平線を越えて広がっていた。

A2 verb /roʊl/

roll

転がる

Meaning

to move by turning over and over on an axis

Example

She rolled the ball down the hill.

彼女はボールを丘の下に転がしました。

A2 adverb /ɪnˈstɛd/

instead

代わりに

Meaning

As an alternative or substitute.

Example

She didn’t buy the dress; instead, she chose a pair of shoes.

彼女はドレスを買わなかった。代わりに、彼女は靴を選んだ。

B2 noun ˈɡriːn.haʊs ɪˌfɛkt

greenhouse effect

温室効果

Meaning

The trapping of the sun's warmth in a planet's lower atmosphere due to the greater transparency of the atmosphere to visible radiation from the sun than to infrared radiation emitted from the planet's surface.

Example

The greenhouse effect is increasing global temperatures.

温室効果は地球の温暖化を加速させています。

C1 adjective ˈfæʃ.ɪst

fascist

ファシスト

Meaning

Relating to or characteristic of fascism; extremely authoritarian.

Example

Fascist governance undermines freedom.

ファシスト政権は自由を脅かす。

B2 adjective /mɪˈsteɪkən/

mistaken

間違った

Meaning

wrong or incorrect because of an error in judgment or understanding

Example

I was mistaken about the meeting time.

私は会議の時間を間違えていました。

B2 noun ˌlɪmɪˈteɪʃən

limitation

制限

Meaning

A limiting rule or circumstance; a restriction on the size or amount of something permissible.

Example

Limitation in data affects policy-making decisions.

データの制限は政策決定に影響を与えます。

C2 noun /ˈpɒliˌɑːrki/

polyarchy

ポリアーキー

Meaning

government by many people

Example

Polyarchy allows multiple parties to share power.

ポリアーキーは複数の政党が権力を共有することを許可します。

B2 noun/verb /ræft/

raft

筏

Meaning

A flat structure made of logs or planks tied together, used as a boat or floating platform; to travel or transport on such a structure.

Example

They built a raft to cross the river.

彼らは川を渡るために筏を作った。

C1 verb /wɪlt/

wilt

しおれる

Meaning

To become limp, weak, or drooping, often due to lack of water or energy.

Example

The flowers wilted in the heat of the sun.

花は太陽の熱でしおれた。

B2 noun /bædʒ/

badge

バッジ

Meaning

A small emblem or sign worn to show membership, authority, or achievement.

Example

The police officer showed his badge to identify himself.

警察官は自分を識別するためにバッジを見せた。

B1 phrase bɛst ˈɛf.ərt

best effort

最善の努力

Meaning

The maximum amount of effort or energy that someone can give.

Example

He gave his best effort to complete the task on time.

彼は時間通りに仕事を終えるために最善の努力をした。

B1 noun /kənˈteɪ.nər/

container

コンテナ

Meaning

A receptacle or box used for storage or transportation.

Example

Containers are essential for logistics.

コンテナは物流に不可欠です。