a belief or theory that opinions and actions should be based on reason and knowledge rather than religious belief or emotion
Example
Rationalism emphasizes logic and reasoning over faith.
合理主義は信仰よりも論理と推論を強調します。
C2verb/bɪˈstruː/
bestrew
撒く
Meaning
To scatter or cover something with objects or substances.
Example
The ground was bestrewn with autumn leaves.
地面は秋の葉で覆われていた。
C2noun/foʊ ˈpɑː/
faux pas
社会的な失敗
Meaning
a social blunder or mistake in etiquette
Example
He committed a major faux pas by forgetting her birthday.
彼は彼女の誕生日を忘れて大きな社会的な失敗を犯した。
C1noun/ˈhæŋ.ər/
Hanger
ハンガー
Meaning
a shaped piece of wood, plastic, or metal with a hook at the top, used to hang up clothes
Example
She hung her dress on a wooden hanger to prevent it from getting wrinkled.
彼女はドレスがしわにならないように木のハンガーに掛けました。
C1nounˌhaɪ.droʊˈpɒn.ɪks
hydroponics
水耕栽培
Meaning
Growing plants using nutrient-rich water instead of soil.
Example
Hydroponics allows crops to grow without soil.
ハイドロポニクスは土壌なしで作物が成長することを可能にします。
A1noun/ˈmʌni/
money
幸福
Meaning
A medium of exchange in the form of coins and banknotes; wealth or financial resources.
Example
He saved enough money to buy a new car.
彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、幸せを隠せなかった。
B1nounˈseʃən
session
セッション
Meaning
A meeting of an official body, especially a legislature, council, or court of law, to conduct its business.
Example
The session was held on February 25.
セッションは2月25日に開催されました。
C2adjective/ˈɡɑːrbəld/
garbled
乱れた
Meaning
Describes speech or text that is distorted or unclear.
Example
The radio broadcast was full of garbled messages.
ラジオ放送にはガーブルドメッセージが満載でした。
C1noun/trænsˈɡrɛʃən/
transgression
違反, 罪
Meaning
an act that goes against a law, rule, or code of conduct; a violation or sin
Example
The court forgave his first transgression but warned him not to repeat it.
裁判所は彼の最初の違反を許しましたが、再発を警告しました。
C1adjective/ˈlækˌlʌstər/
lackluster
輝きがない
Meaning
Lacking in vitality, force, or conviction; uninspired or uninspiring.
Example
The lackluster performance disappointed the audience.
輝きがないパフォーマンスは観客を失望させました。
C2noun/ˈkɒɡneɪt/
cognate
同根語
Meaning
a word related to another word in origin; having the same linguistic root
Example
The Spanish word 'madre' and the English word 'mother' are cognates.
スペイン語の「madre」と英語の「mother」は同根語です。
B2noun/stæns/
stance
立場
Meaning
a person's attitude, opinion, or position on an issue
Example
The company took a strong stance on environmental protection.
その会社は環境保護に強い立場を取った。
C2noun/ˈɑːbəlɪsk/
obelisk
オベリスク
Meaning
A tall, four-sided, narrow tapering monument with a pyramid-shaped top.
Example
The ancient Egyptians built obelisks to honor their gods.
古代エジプト人は神々を讃えるためにオベリスクを建てました。
B2nounˈkɔːʃən
caution
注意
Meaning
Care taken to avoid danger or mistakes; a warning or piece of advice.
Example
Researchers issued a caution regarding unsustainable fishing.
研究者たちは持続不可能な漁業について警告を出しました。
C2verb/ˌweɪˈleɪ/
waylay
突然立ち止まる / 攻撃する
Meaning
to stop or interrupt someone unexpectedly, often to attack or detain them
Example
He was waylaid by reporters as he left the courthouse.
彼は裁判所を出るとき、記者に道を遮られた。
B2noun/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。
C1adjective/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。
A2noun/θiːf/
Thief
泥棒
Meaning
a person who steals things from others
Example
The thief was caught stealing from the jewelry store.
泥棒は宝石店で盗んでいるところを捕まえられました。
B1adjective/ˈvælɪd/
Valid
有効; 法的または公式に受け入れられる
Meaning
legally or officially acceptable; having a sound basis in logic or fact
Example
The passport is valid for ten years.
パスポートは10年間有効です。
C2noun/ˈsɜːrfɪt/
surfeit
過剰
Meaning
an excessive amount of something
Example
There was a surfeit of food at the festival.
祭りでは食べ物が過剰にあった。
B1verb/waɪp/
wipe
拭く
Meaning
to clean or dry something by rubbing with a cloth or tissue
Example
Please wipe the table clean.
テーブルを拭いてください。
C2adjectivekaɪˈmɛr.ɪ.kəl
chimerical
空想的、不可能な
Meaning
Illusory or impossible to achieve; existing only in imagination.
Example
His chimerical ideas often baffled realists.
彼の空想的なアイデアはしばしば現実主義者を困惑させました。
C1noun/haɪˈpɒtənjuːs/
hypotenuse
斜辺
Meaning
the longest side of a right-angled triangle, opposite the right angle.
Example
In a right triangle, the hypotenuse is always longer than the other two sides.
直角三角形では、斜辺は常に他の二辺より長いです。
C1noun/ˈpraɪməsi/
primacy
優先
Meaning
the state of being first in importance or authority
Example
The primacy of education cannot be denied.
教育の優先性は否定できません。
B2noun/ˌrɛɡ.jʊˈleɪ.ʃən/
regulation
権限によって作成され、維持される規則または指示
Meaning
A rule or directive made and maintained by an authority.
Example
Government regulation ensures fair business practices.
政府の規制は公平なビジネス慣行を確保します。
B1noun/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。
B2adjective/ˈvɪʃ.əs/
Vicious
悪質な; 残酷な; 野生の
Meaning
deliberately cruel or violent; having a savage nature
Example
The vicious dog attacked anyone who came near its territory.
その悪質な犬は、自分の領土に近づく者すべてに攻撃を仕掛けた。
C2noun/ˈel.ɪ.fənt ˈæp.əl/
Elephant Apple
エレファントアップル
Meaning
a tropical fruit with a hard shell and acidic flesh
Example
Elephant apple is used to make delicious jams and pickles.
エレファントアップルは、美味しいジャムやピクルスを作るために使用されます。
A2adverb/adjective/verb/ˈfɜːrðər/
further
進める
Meaning
At a greater distance; to advance or promote something.
Example
She studied hard to further her career.
彼女はキャリアを進めるために一生懸命勉強した。
B1verb/pɔːz/
Pause
一時停止
Meaning
to stop temporarily; to take a break in activity or speech
Example
Please pause the video while I take notes.
ノートを取る間にビデオを一時停止してください。
A2adjective/ˈsʌðərn/
southern
南の
Meaning
located in or facing the south; southern regions
Example
She moved to a southern city for work.
彼女は仕事のために南の都市に引っ越した。
A2noun/roʊz/
Rose
バラ
Meaning
a fragrant flower with thorny stems, typically red, pink, white, or yellow
Example
She gave me a beautiful red rose for Valentine's Day.
彼女はバレンタインデーに私に美しい赤いバラをくれました。
B2verb/əˈstɒnɪʃ/
astonish
驚かせる
Meaning
to surprise someone greatly; to fill with sudden wonder or amazement
Example
The magician’s final trick astonished the entire audience.
そのマジシャンの最後のトリックは観客全員を驚かせた。
C1verb/ˈskʌr.i/
scurry
速く走る
Meaning
To move quickly with short, hurried steps.
Example
The mice scurried across the kitchen floor when the lights turned on.
ライトがついたとき、ネズミたちはキッチンの床を速く走った。
B2verb/ˌkɒn.trəˈdɪkt/
contradict
矛盾する
Meaning
to say or show the opposite of something that has been said or believed
Example
His actions contradict his words.
彼の行動は彼の言葉と矛盾しています。
B1noun/ˈθɪr.i/
Theory
理論
Meaning
a supposition or system of ideas intended to explain something
Example
Einstein's theory of relativity revolutionized physics.
アインシュタインの相対性理論は物理学を革新しました。
C1adjective/ɪˈrɒtɪk/
erotic
エロティック
Meaning
relating to or tending to arouse sexual desire or excitement
Example
The novel contained several erotic scenes.
その小説にはいくつかのエロティックなシーンが含まれていました。
C1verb/ɪnˈtɒksɪkeɪt/
intoxicate
幸せ
Meaning
to make someone lose control of their faculties or behavior due to alcohol or drugs
Example
The strong drink quickly intoxicated him.
彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、自分の幸せを隠すことができなかった。
C1adjective/ˌrɛprɪzɛnˈteɪʃənl̩/
representational
表現的
Meaning
Relating to or depicting something in a realistic or symbolic way.
Example
The artist preferred a representational style of painting.
アーティストは表現的な絵画スタイルを好んでいました。
C2nounˈvaɪ.və ˈvəʊs
viva voce
口頭試験
Meaning
An oral examination, typically for an academic qualification.
Example
Viva Voce tests communication skills.
Viva Voce テストはコミュニケーションスキルを評価します。
B2noun/məˌnɪp.jəˈleɪ.ʃən/
manipulation
操作
Meaning
The action of manipulating someone or something in a skillful manner; handling or controlling in a subtle, unfair, or unscrupulous way.
Example
Media manipulation influences public opinion.
メディア操作は公共の意見に影響を与えます。
B2adjective/ʌnˈhɛlpfəl/
unhelpful
役に立たない
Meaning
not providing help or support; making a situation harder rather than easier
Example
His unhelpful attitude slowed down the entire project.
彼の役に立たない態度はプロジェクト全体を遅らせた。
B2noun/ˈpɑːrtɪkəl/
particle
粒子
Meaning
a very small piece or amount of something
Example
Dust particles floated in the air near the window.
窓の近くの空気中にほこりの粒子が浮かんでいました。
C1noun/ˌdɪs.əˈreɪ/
disarray
混乱
Meaning
A state of disorganization or untidiness; confusion or disorder.
Example
His desk was in complete disarray.
彼の机は完全に混乱していました。
C1verb/ɪɡˈzuːd/
exude
放つ
Meaning
to display a quality strongly and openly; to release a liquid or smell slowly
Example
He exudes confidence whenever he speaks in public.
彼は公共の場で話すとき、自信を放っています。
A2verb/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。
B1adjective/rɪˈkwaɪəd/
required
必要な
Meaning
necessary or compulsory
Example
A visa is required to enter the country.
その国に入るにはビザが必要です。
C1noun/poʊˈɛt.ɪks/
poetics
詩学、詩の理論
Meaning
the study or theory of poetry and its principles
Example
He wrote a book on poetics explaining the art of verse.
彼は詩の技法を説明するポエティクスに関する本を書きました。
C1noun/verb/ˈætrəfi/
atrophy
萎縮
Meaning
a decrease in size or wasting away of a body part, tissue, or ability due to lack of use
Example
Without regular exercise, muscles may atrophy over time.
定期的な運動がないと、筋肉は時間とともに萎縮する可能性があります。
C2verb/bruːt/
bruit
噂を広める
Meaning
to spread a rumor or report widely
Example
The scandal was quickly bruited about the town.
スキャンダルは町ですぐに広まりました。
B1noun/hjuːˈmænɪti/
humanity
人間性
Meaning
the quality of being human; kindness or compassion towards others; all human beings collectively
Example
Kindness is one of the greatest expressions of humanity.
優しさは人間性の最も偉大な表現の一つです。
B1adjectivehɪˈstɔːrɪk
historic
歴史的
Meaning
Famous or significant in history, or potentially so.
Example
Victory Day is a historic moment for Bangladesh.
勝利の日はバングラデシュにとって歴史的な瞬間です。
C2noun/ˌlæs.əˈreɪ.ʃən/
laceration
深い切り傷
Meaning
a deep cut or tear in skin or flesh
Example
He needed stitches for a laceration on his leg.
彼は足の深い切り傷に縫い合わせが必要でした。
C1verb/dɪˈɡreɪd/
degrade
Meaning
To lower in dignity, quality, or value; to treat with disrespect or to deteriorate.
Example
Harsh words can degrade a person's confidence.
C1noun/ˈdʒuː.və.naɪl/
Juvenile
未成年者; 若者
Meaning
a young person below the age of adult criminal responsibility; relating to young people
Example
The juvenile court handles cases involving young offenders under eighteen.
少年裁判所は、18歳未満の若年犯罪者に関する事件を扱います。
C2noun/ˌkæstɪˈɡeɪʃən/
castigation
厳しい批評または罰
Meaning
Severe criticism or punishment for wrongdoing.
Example
The manager’s harsh castigation shocked the entire team.
マネージャーの厳しい批評はチーム全体を驚かせました。
C1noun/nɪərˈvɑːnə/
nirvana
Meaning
A state of perfect happiness, peace, and freedom from suffering; in Buddhism, the ultimate goal of liberation.
Example
Meditation helps some people seek nirvana in their lives.
A2noun/verb/sɛns/
sense
センス
Meaning
A faculty by which the body perceives external stimuli; or to perceive something without being told.
Example
She had a strong sense of responsibility.
彼女は責任感が強かった。
B2adjective/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。
C2adjective/ˈærənt/
arrant
完全な, 全くの
Meaning
complete or utter (used negatively, e.g., 'arrant nonsense')
Example
His excuse was arrant nonsense.
彼の言い訳は完全なナンセンスだった。
C2adjective/ˈstraɪ.eɪ.tɪd/
striated
縞目模様の
Meaning
marked with thin lines, grooves, or stripes
Example
The muscle fibers appeared striated under the microscope.
顕微鏡で筋肉の繊維が縞目模様のように見えました。
A1noun/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。
C2noun/ˈʌŋkʃən/
unction
聖別
Meaning
The act of anointing as part of a religious or ceremonial ritual; excessive or insincere flattery.
Example
The priest performed the holy unction with solemnity.
司祭は厳粛に聖別の儀式を行った。
C2noun/ˈɛksplətɪv/
expletive
罵声
Meaning
a word or phrase used as an exclamation, often offensive or profane
Example
He shouted an expletive when he dropped the hammer on his foot.
彼はハンマーを足に落としたときに罵声をあげました。
C2verb/biˈætɪfaɪ/
beatify
列聖
Meaning
to make blessed or holy, especially in the Roman Catholic Church, to declare a deceased person to be among the blessed
Example
The pope decided to beatify the martyr for his faith and sacrifice.
教皇はその信仰と犠牲により、殉教者をビーティファイすることを決定しました。
C2adjective/ˌɪnɪˈsɛnʃəl/
inessential
本質的でない
Meaning
not necessary or important; not essential
Example
The report removes all inessential details to stay focused.
その報告書は焦点を保つために本質的でない詳細を削除している。
C2adjective/ˈkoʊməˌtoʊs/
comatose
昏睡状態の
Meaning
In a state of deep unconsciousness, resembling or related to coma.
Example
The comatose patient was kept under constant observation.
その昏睡状態の患者は、継続的に観察されていました。
A2noun/ˈtrʌb.əl/
Trouble
問題; トラブル
Meaning
difficulty or problems; effort or exertion made to do something
Example
The car broke down and caused a lot of trouble for the family.
車が故障して、家族に多くの問題を引き起こしました。
B1noun/dɪsk/
disc
平らで薄く、円形の物体
Meaning
a flat, thin, round object or surface
Example
He inserted the music disc into the player.
彼は音楽ディスクをプレーヤーに挿入した。
B1noun/dɪˈlaɪt/
Delight
喜び; 楽しみ
Meaning
a feeling of happiness or pleasure; something that gives great pleasure
Example
The children's laughter filled her heart with pure delight.
子供たちの笑い声は彼女の心を純粋な喜びで満たしました。
A2noun/ˈjuːnɪt/
unit
ユニット
Meaning
an individual thing or person regarded as a single and complete entity
Example
Each unit in the production line is carefully tested.
生産ラインの各ユニットは慎重にテストされます。
B2noun/ˌɑːr.kiˈɑː.lə.dʒi/
archeology
考古学
Meaning
the study of human history and prehistory through excavation and analysis of artifacts and structures
Example
She decided to study archeology to learn about ancient civilizations.
彼女は古代文明について学ぶために考古学を学ぶことに決めました。
B2noun/ˈʃepərd/
Shepherd
羊飼い
Meaning
a person who tends and guards sheep
Example
The shepherd guided his flock to the green pasture.
羊飼いは自分の群れを緑の牧草地に導いた。
C1noun/rɪˌdʒuːvəˈneɪʃən/
rejuvenation
再生
Meaning
The process of restoring something to a former better state, especially referring to renewing soil fertility or revitalizing agricultural land through various restoration practices.
Example
Rejuvenation of soil is necessary for sustainable agriculture.
土壌の再生は持続可能な農業にとって必要不可欠です。
C1verb/tɔːnt/
taunt
からかう
Meaning
to provoke or challenge someone with insulting remarks
Example
The bully tried to taunt him with cruel words.
いじめっ子は残酷な言葉で彼をからかおうとした。
C1verb/ˌoʊvərˈpaʊər/
overpower
圧倒する
Meaning
To defeat or gain control over someone or something by using greater strength or force.
Example
The soldiers managed to overpower the enemy forces.
兵士たちは敵軍を圧倒することができました。
C2noun/ɪmp/
imp
小さないたずら好きな悪魔
Meaning
a small mischievous devil or sprite; a playful troublemaker
Example
The child was acting like a little imp, hiding his toys everywhere.
その子供は小さなインプのように振る舞い、どこにでもおもちゃを隠していました。
C1verb/adjective/ˈɡræspɪŋ/
grasping
しっかりつかむ / 欲張り
Meaning
Holding firmly; or (as an adjective) excessively greedy.
Example
The child was grasping her mother’s hand tightly.
その子は母親の手をしっかりつかんでいた。
C1noun/ˈsɔː.dʌst/
sawdust
木屑
Meaning
The tiny particles of wood produced by sawing or sanding.
Example
The floor was covered with sawdust from the carpentry work.
床は大工仕事からの木屑で覆われていました。
B2verb/ˈvænɪʃ/
vanish
消える
Meaning
to disappear suddenly; to become invisible
Example
The magician made the rabbit vanish from the hat.
マジシャンは帽子からウサギを消した。
A2verb/ʃaɪn/
shine
輝く
Meaning
to give out a bright light or glow
Example
The sun will shine brightly tomorrow.
太陽は明日明るく輝きます。
A1preposition/æt/
at
で
Meaning
used to indicate a specific time, place, or direction
Example
She arrived at the airport on time.
彼女は時間通りに空港に到着しました。
B2noun/hoʊm ˈdɪstrɪkt/
home district
出身地区
Meaning
the district where a person was born or originally comes from
Example
He returned to his home district after many years abroad.
彼は長年の海外生活の後、出身地区に戻った。
B2noun/ˈkɒpə/
copper
銅
Meaning
a reddish-brown metal used for electrical wiring, coins, and more
Example
Copper is a good conductor of electricity.
銅は良い電気導体です。
B2noun/ɪnˈsaɪdə/
insider
インサイダー
Meaning
a person within a group or organization who has access to confidential information
Example
He was an insider who knew all the company's secrets.
彼は会社のすべての秘密を知っているインサイダーでした。
C1adjectiveʌnˈmætʃt
unmatched
比類のない
Meaning
Not equaled or rivaled by any other; without equal.
Example
The freedom fighters showed unmatched bravery.
自由の戦士たちは比類のない勇気を示しました。
C2noun/ˌiː.kəʊ.tɒkˈsɪ.kə.lə.dʒi/
ecotoxicology
エコトキシコロジー
Meaning
The study of the effects of chemical pollution on the environment.
Example
Ecotoxicology studies the effects of pesticides on wildlife.
エコトキシコロジーは農薬が野生動物に与える影響を研究しています。
B2verb/ɪkˈsɛl/
excel
優れる
Meaning
to be exceptionally good at or proficient in an activity or subject
Example
She always tries to excel in her studies.
彼女はいつも勉強で優れた成果を上げようとしています。
B1noun/ˈtriːtmənt/
Treatment
治療
Meaning
medical care given to a patient for an illness or injury; the action of treating someone or something
Example
The doctor recommended a new treatment for her condition.
医者は彼女の状態に新しい治療法を勧めました。
A2noun/əˈdɪʃ.ən/
Addition
加算; 追加のプロセス
Meaning
the process of adding numbers; something that is added
Example
The addition of a new room made the house more spacious.
新しい部屋の追加により家はより広くなりました。
C2noun/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。
C1noun/rɪˌtæl.iˈeɪ.ʃən/
Retaliation
報復
Meaning
the action of returning a military attack; counterattack; revenge for an injury or wrong
Example
The country threatened retaliation against any act of aggression.
その国はあらゆる攻撃行為に対して報復を予告しました。
A2noun/ˈbɑt.əm/
Bottom
底; 最下部
Meaning
the lowest point or part of something; the ground under a body of water
Example
The treasure chest was lying at the bottom of the ocean.
宝物の箱は海の底にあった。
A1verb/neɪm/
name
名付ける
Meaning
to give a title or designation to someone or something
Example
They decided to name their baby Sarah.
彼らは赤ちゃんにサラという名前を付けることに決めました。
C1adjective/suːˈpɜːr.flu.əs/
superfluous
余分な
Meaning
Unnecessary, especially through being more than enough.
Example
His speech contained too many superfluous details.
彼のスピーチには、余分な詳細が多すぎた。
B2noun/ˈsɪnθɪsɪs/
synthesis
統合, 組み合わせ
Meaning
The combination of ideas to form a theory or system.
Example
The synthesis of ideas from multiple perspectives led to innovation.
複数の視点からのアイデアの統合が革新をもたらしました。
A2adjectiveˈnesəseri
necessary
必要
Meaning
Required to be done, achieved, or present; essential.
Example
Strict regulations are necessary for maintaining order.
厳格な規制は秩序を維持するために必要です。
B2noun/kəˈmɒ.dɪ.tiz/
commodities
商品
Meaning
Raw materials or primary agricultural products that can be bought and sold.
Example
The prices of commodities like oil and gold fluctuate frequently.
石油や金のような商品価格は頻繁に変動します。
B1nounˌtɑːdʒ məˈhɑːl
Taj Mahal
タージ・マハル
Meaning
A famous mausoleum in India, considered one of the most beautiful structures ever built and a symbol of love.
Example
The Taj Mahal is considered one of the most beautiful structures ever built.
タージ・マハルはこれまでに建てられた中で最も美しい建造物の一つとされている。
B2noun/ˈstɑːrt.ʌp/
startup
スタートアップ企業
Meaning
A newly established business, especially a small technology or business company that is just beginning operations.
Example
The startup secured funding from investors.
そのスタートアップは投資家から資金調達を受けました。
B2noun/ɪˈluː.ʒən/
Illusion
幻想
Meaning
a thing that is or is likely to be wrongly perceived or interpreted; a false idea or belief
Example
The magician created a spectacular illusion that made the elephant appear to vanish.
魔術師は壮観な幻想を作り、象が消えるように見えました。
C1noun/ˈɛspiənɑːʒ/
espionage
スパイ活動
Meaning
The practice of spying or using spies to gather secret information, usually for political or military purposes.
Example
The agent was arrested on charges of espionage against the state.
そのエージェントは国家に対するスパイ活動の容疑で逮捕されました。
B2adverb/ˈəʊvəli/
overly
過度に
Meaning
to an excessive degree or extent
Example
She was overly concerned about the results.
彼女は結果について過度に心配していた。
C1adjective, adverb (informal, vulgar)/ˈfʌkɪŋ/
fucking
クソ (強調のための卑猥な言葉)
Meaning
used for emphasis, often expressing anger or frustration (vulgar slang)
Example
It was a fucking disaster!
それはクソみたいな災害だった!
C1adjective/ˈmɔːrn.fəl/
mournful
悲しい
Meaning
feeling, expressing, or causing sadness or grief
Example
The mournful song reminded her of lost loved ones.
悲しい歌は彼女に失った愛する人々を思い出させました。
C2noun/ɪˈlɛk.trə.taɪp/
electrotype
エレクトロタイプ
Meaning
A duplicate printing plate made by electroplating a mold of the original.
Example
The printer used an electrotype to produce multiple copies of the page.
プリンターはページの複数のコピーを作成するためにエレクトロタイプを使用しました。
C1adjective/ˈsɪlkən/
Silken
絹の; 柔らかい; 滑らか;
Meaning
made of silk; smooth and soft like silk
Example
She wore a beautiful silken dress to the party.
彼女はパーティーに美しい絹のドレスを着ていきました。
B1verb/kəˈmjuː.nɪ.keɪt/
communicate
Meaning
to share or exchange information, ideas, or feelings
Example
They used gestures to communicate across the noisy room.
C2noun/ɪnˈkwɪzɪtər/
inquisitor
尋問者
Meaning
A person who asks many questions, often in an official or harsh manner.
Example
The inquisitor demanded detailed answers from the witness.
尋問者は証人から詳細な回答を要求しました。
B2verb/ɡriːv/
grieve
悲しむ
Meaning
To feel or cause deep sorrow, especially due to someone's death.
Example
She continues to grieve the loss of her best friend.
彼女は最愛の友人を失って悲しみ続けています。
C1adjective/ˈskɪtɪʃ/
skittish
神経質な
Meaning
easily frightened or nervous; unpredictable
Example
The horse was too skittish to ride.
その馬は乗るには神経質すぎた。
B2noun/ˌɪntərˈsɛkʃən/
intersection
交差点
Meaning
a point where two or more things intersect, especially a road or path
Example
The intersection of Main Street and 5th Avenue is always busy.
メインストリートと5番街の交差点はいつも混んでいます。
C2noun/ˈmɛndɪkənt/
mendicant
乞食
Meaning
a beggar; a person who lives by asking for alms
Example
The mendicant asked for food at the monastery gate.
乞食は修道院の門で食べ物を求めた。
C2noun/ˈmɪs.kri.ənt/
Miscreant
悪党; 犯罪者
Meaning
A person who behaves badly or illegally; a villain or criminal
Example
The miscreant was caught stealing from the store.
その悪党は店で物を盗んでいるところを捕まえられました。
B1noun/ˈbriːðɪŋ/
breathing
幸せ
Meaning
the process of taking air into and expelling it from the lungs.
Example
Deep breathing can help you relax.
彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、幸せを隠せませんでした。
C1nounesˈθet.ɪks
aesthetics
美学
Meaning
A set of principles concerned with the nature and appreciation of beauty, especially in art and design.
Example
Interior design focuses on aesthetics and functionality.
インテリアデザインは美学と機能性に焦点を当てています。
C1noun/ˈfɔːrdʒəri/
forgery
偽造
Meaning
the crime of making fake documents, money, or artworks
Example
The bank detected a forgery in the signature on the cheque.
銀行は小切手の署名に偽造を発見しました。
B2adjective/kəmˈpæʃənət/
Compassionate
思いやりのある; 哀れみ深い
Meaning
feeling or showing sympathy and concern for others who are suffering
Example
The compassionate nurse took extra time to comfort the worried patients.
思いやりのある看護師は、心配している患者を慰めるために追加の時間を取った。
B2adjective/ɪkˌsperɪˈmentl/
experimental
実験的
Meaning
based on untested ideas or techniques; relating to experiments or testing
Example
The scientists developed an experimental drug to treat cancer.