B1 noun ˈlæŋɡwɪdʒ æps

language apps

言語アプリ

Meaning

Mobile or computer applications designed to help users learn new languages through interactive lessons and exercises.

Example

Language apps make learning easier.

言語アプリは学習を簡単にします。

B1 adjective /ʌnˈpɒpjʊlə/

unpopular

不人気な

Meaning

not liked or supported by many people

Example

The decision was unpopular with the public.

その決定は世間で不人気だった。

B1 verb /ɪkˈspænd/

expand

拡大する

Meaning

To increase in size, number, or importance.

Example

The company plans to expand its operations into new markets.

その会社は新しい市場に事業を拡大する予定です。

B1 verb /koʊˈɑːpəreɪt/

cooperate

協力する

Meaning

to work together; to collaborate

Example

The teams cooperate to achieve their common goals.

チームは共通の目標を達成するために協力しています。

B1 verb /kənˈsʌlt/

consult

相談する

Meaning

To seek advice or information from someone with expertise.

Example

You should consult a doctor before starting the treatment.

治療を始める前に、医師に相談するべきです。

B1 adverb /ˈpraʊdli/

proudly

誇らしげに

Meaning

in a way that shows pride or satisfaction; with a sense of honor or achievement

Example

She proudly displayed her achievements to her family.

彼女は誇らしげに家族に自分の成果を見せた。

B1 adjective /ˈdʒel.əs/

Jealous

嫉妬; うらやましい; 誰かの注意や愛情を所有しようとすること

Meaning

feeling envious or resentful; possessive of someone's attention or affection

Example

She felt jealous when her friend got promoted.

彼女は友達が昇進したときに嫉妬を感じた。

B1 adjective /pərˈtɪk.jʊ.lər/

particular

特別

Meaning

specific or special; distinct from others

Example

He is very particular about his diet.

彼は自分の食事に非常にこだわりがあります。

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 adjective /ˈhoʊpləs/

Hopeless

絶望的; 希望がない

Meaning

feeling or causing despair about something; without hope; desperate

Example

The situation seemed hopeless until help arrived.

助けが到着するまで、状況は絶望的に見えた。

B1 noun /ˈfjuː.əl/

Fuel

燃料

Meaning

a material such as coal, gas, or oil that is burned to produce heat or power

Example

The rising cost of fuel has affected transportation and heating expenses worldwide.

燃料の価格上昇は、世界中の輸送と暖房費に影響を与えました。

B1 adjective /dɪˈmændɪŋ/

demanding

要求が厳しい

Meaning

requiring much effort, skill, or attention; difficult to satisfy

Example

The job is very demanding and requires long hours of work.

その仕事は非常に要求が厳しく、長時間の労働が必要です。

B1 noun rəʊlz

Roles

役割

Meaning

A person's or thing's function in a particular situation.

Example

Defined roles improve team performance.

定義された役割はチームのパフォーマンスを向上させる。

B1 noun /ˌrek.ə.menˈdeɪ.ʃən/

Recommendation

Pale

青白い; 淡い; 弱い

Meaning

having a light color; lacking brightness or vividness; weak or faint

Example

She looked pale after being sick for a week.

彼女は1週間病気で、青白く見えた。

B1 adjective /juːˈniːk/

Unique

ユニーク; 独特; 珍しい

Meaning

being the only one of its kind; unlike anything else

Example

Every snowflake is unique in its pattern.

すべての雪片はそのパターンでユニークです。

B1 verb /əˈweɪk/

awake

目を覚ます

Meaning

to stop sleeping; to become conscious or alert

Example

I awake every morning at six o'clock.

私は毎朝6時に目を覚ます。

B1 verb /rɪˈlaɪ/

rely

頼る

Meaning

to depend on or trust someone or something

Example

I rely on my friends for support.

私は支援のために友達に頼ります。

B1 noun /ˈvaɪtəmɪn/

vitamin

ビタミン

Meaning

a natural substance needed by the body to stay healthy

Example

Fruits and vegetables are rich sources of vitamins.

果物や野菜はビタミンの豊富な源です。

B1 noun /twɪn/

twin

双子

Meaning

either of two children born at the same time to the same mother

Example

They have twin girls.

彼らには双子の女の子がいます。

B1 noun /ɪˈfɛk.tɪv kəˌmjuː.nɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/

effective communication

効果的なコミュニケーション

Meaning

Clear and meaningful exchange of information that achieves its intended purpose.

Example

Effective communication is key to strong relationships.

効果的なコミュニケーションは強い関係を築く鍵です。

B1 noun /ˈwaɪər/

wire

ワイヤー

Meaning

a thin, flexible thread of metal used to conduct electricity or connect things

Example

The electrician fixed the wire to restore the power.

電気技師は電力を回復させるためにワイヤーを修理しました。

B1 verb/noun /haɪk/

hike

Meaning

To take a long walk in the countryside or mountains; also to increase suddenly (prices, rates, etc.).

Example

We decided to hike in the hills this weekend.

B1 adjective /kənˈtɪn.ju.əs/

continuous

連続的

Meaning

forming an unbroken whole; without interruption

Example

The factory operates on a continuous 24-hour schedule.

工場は24時間連続したスケジュールで稼働しています。

B1 noun ɪmˈpruːv.mənts

improvements

改善

Meaning

The action of making or becoming better; an instance of something becoming or being made better.

Example

Continuous improvements increase productivity.

継続的な改善は生産性を高めます。

B1 noun /ˈmɛθ.əd/

Method

方法

Meaning

A particular way of doing something, especially a systematic or established procedure

Example

She developed a new method for solving mathematical problems.

彼女は数学の問題を解決するための新しい方法を開発しました。

B1 noun /ˈpɪdʒ.ən/

Pigeon

鳩

Meaning

a grey and white bird with a fat body that is common in cities

Example

The pigeon pecked at breadcrumbs on the sidewalk.

鳩は歩道でパンのクズをついばんでいた。

B1 noun /ˈfæn.si/

Fancy

興味; 想像やファンタジー

Meaning

a feeling of liking or wanting something; imagination or fantasy

Example

The child had a fancy for becoming a famous astronaut when he grew up.

その子供は大きくなったら有名な宇宙飛行士になることを夢見ていました。

B1 verb /ɪkˈstend/

extend

延長する

Meaning

to make longer or larger; to stretch out; to offer or give

Example

The company decided to extend the deadline for the project.

会社はプロジェクトの締め切りを延長することに決定しました。

B1 adverb /ˈlaɪk.li/

Likely

おそらく; 高い確率で

Meaning

probably; having a high probability of happening or being true

Example

It will likely rain tomorrow according to the weather forecast.

天気予報によると、明日はおそらく雨が降るでしょう。

B1 adjective /ˌʌnbɪˈliːvəbəl/

Unbelievable

信じられない

Meaning

impossible to believe; extremely surprising or remarkable

Example

The magician's performance was absolutely unbelievable.

魔法使いのパフォーマンスは絶対に信じられなかった。

B1 adjective /ænˈtiːk/

Antique

アンティーク; 古い;

Meaning

old and valuable; belonging to ancient times

Example

She collected antique furniture from the Victorian era.

彼女はヴィクトリア時代のアンティーク家具を集めました。

B1 verb /rɪˈflekt/

reflect

反映する

Meaning

to think deeply about; to mirror back light or image

Example

The mirror reflects her beautiful face.

鏡は彼女の美しい顔を反映しています。

B1 noun /ˈwɔːtərfɔːl/

Waterfall

滝

Meaning

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

Example

The magnificent waterfall attracts thousands of tourists every year.

壮大な滝は毎年何千人もの観光客を引きつけます。

B1 noun /ˌɒpəˈreɪʃən/

operation

手術

Meaning

an act or process of functioning or operating

Example

The hospital performed a successful operation.

病院は成功した手術を行いました。

B1 adjective /ɪnˈtaɪər/

Entire

完全な; 全体; 分割されていない

Meaning

complete; whole; not divided or in parts

Example

She read the entire book in one sitting.

彼女は一気に本全体を読みました。

B1 noun /leɪn/

lane

小道

Meaning

a narrow road or path, often in the countryside or for specific traffic

Example

They walked down a quiet country lane.

彼らは静かな田舎道を歩いていました。

B1 noun /ˈplʌm.ər/

plumber

配管工

Meaning

a person who installs or repairs water pipes

Example

The plumber fixed the leaking pipe in the kitchen.

配管工は台所の漏れているパイプを修理しました。

B1 noun prəˈtek.ʃən

protection

保護

Meaning

The action of protecting someone or something, or the state of being protected.

Example

The movement focused on the protection of rights.

運動は権利の保護に集中しました。

B1 noun /kənˌsɪdəˈreɪʃən/

consideration

幸福

Meaning

careful thought or attention to something before making a decision

Example

After much consideration, she accepted the job offer.

彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、自分の幸せを隠せなかった。

B1 verb /ter/

tear

裂ける

Meaning

to pull apart or damage by force; to rip

Example

Be careful not to tear the paper.

紙を破らないように気をつけてください。

B1 noun /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。

B1 noun /ˈsɜːvənt/

servant

召使い

Meaning

a person who performs duties for others, especially in a household

Example

The servant opened the door for the guests.

召使いは客のためにドアを開けました。

B1 noun /striːm/

stream

流れ

Meaning

A small, narrow river; a continuous flow of something.

Example

The stream of life is unstoppable.

人生の流れは止められない。

B1 noun, verb /dʒeɪl/

jail

刑務所

Meaning

A place for the confinement of people accused or convicted of a crime; to imprison.

Example

The thief was sent to jail for stealing.

泥棒は盗みのために刑務所に送られました。

B1 verb /pərˈmɪt/

permit

許可する

Meaning

to allow or give permission; to make possible

Example

The teacher permits students to use calculators during the exam.

先生は試験中に学生に計算機の使用を許可しています。

B1 noun /ˈkwaɪər/

choir

合唱団

Meaning

An organized group of singers, typically performing in church services or concerts.

Example

The choir sang beautifully during the ceremony.

式典中、合唱団は美しく歌いました。

B1 adverb /ˈbriːf.li/

Briefly

簡潔に

Meaning

in a short and clear way; for a short time

Example

Please explain the problem briefly.

問題を簡潔に説明してください。

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。

B1 noun /ˈloʊnlinəs/

Loneliness

孤独

Meaning

The state of being alone and feeling sad about it.

Example

She felt a deep sense of loneliness after moving to the new city.

新しい街に引っ越した後、彼女は深い孤独を感じた。

B1 adverb /ˈwaɪdli/

widely

広く

Meaning

to a great extent or degree

Example

The news of his promotion spread widely across the company.

彼の昇進のニュースは会社全体に広がりました。

B1 noun /ˈdrɛsɪŋ/

dressing

ドレッシング / 調味料の混合物

Meaning

a sauce for salads; or material used to cover a wound

Example

She prepared a delicious salad with Italian dressing.

彼女はイタリアンドレッシングで美味しいサラダを作った。

B1 verb /ˈtrɪp.əl/

triple

Meaning

To increase or become three times as much.

Example

The company tripled its profits in just one year.

B1 noun /ˈpɔːrʃən/

portion

部分

Meaning

A part or share of something.

Example

She ate only a small portion of the meal.

彼女は食事のほんの一部を食べました。

B1 noun /ɪnˈstrʌktər/

instructor

インストラクター

Meaning

A person who teaches a subject or skill.

Example

The driving instructor was very patient with new learners.

運転インストラクターは新しい生徒にとても忍耐強かった。

B1 adjective /ˈmen.təl/

Mental

精神的な

Meaning

relating to the mind; intellectual; psychological

Example

She has strong mental health and resilience.

彼女は強いメンタルヘルスと回復力を持っています。

B1 adjective /əˈsoʊsieɪtɪd/

associated

Publisher

出版社

Meaning

a person or company that produces and distributes books, magazines, or newspapers

Example

The publisher decided to print 10,000 copies of the new novel.

出版社は新しい小説の10,000部を印刷することに決めました。

B1 noun /vɒlˈkeɪ.noʊ/

Volcano

幸せ

Meaning

a mountain with an opening through which lava, gas, and ash can escape

Example

The volcano erupted after being dormant for decades.

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ませんでした。

B1 verb /dræɡ/

drag

引きずる

Meaning

to pull something heavy or difficult to move along the ground; to go somewhere unwillingly; to last too long

Example

She had to drag the heavy suitcase up the stairs.

彼女は重いスーツケースを階段で引きずらなければならなかった。

B1 adverb /pɑːrˈtɪkjʊləli/

particularly

特に

Meaning

to a higher degree than is usual or expected

Example

She is particularly fond of Italian food.

彼女は特にイタリア料理が好きです。

B1 noun /ˈɒbstəkəlz/

obstacles

障害物

Meaning

Things that block one's way or prevent or hinder progress.

Example

Obstacles in life can often lead to valuable lessons.

人生の障害物はしばしば貴重な教訓に繋がる。

B1 noun /ˈfeɪvər/

favor

お願い

Meaning

An act of kindness or approval.

Example

She asked him for a small favor.

彼女は彼に小さなお願いをした。

B1 noun /ˈsteɪtəs/

status

地位

Meaning

the social or professional position or condition of someone or something

Example

His social status improved after the promotion.

昇進後、彼の社会的地位は向上しました。

B1 noun, adjective, verb /tɛns/

tense

緊張 / 時制

Meaning

a grammatical category showing time reference; stretched tight or anxious

Example

She felt tense before the interview.

彼女はインタビューの前に緊張していた。

B1 verb /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。

B1 adjective /ˈdʒɛnjʊɪn/

genuine

本物

Meaning

real and authentic; not fake or artificial

Example

This is a genuine leather bag.

これは本物の革のバッグです。

B1 verb /dɪˈpɛndɪŋ/

depending

依存する

Meaning

Being contingent on or influenced by something.

Example

The success of the plan is depending on the team's effort.

計画の成功はチームの努力に依存しています。

B1 noun əˈdɒp.ʃən

adoption

採用

Meaning

The process of accepting, embracing, or taking up something new, such as a practice, technology, or idea.

Example

The adoption of electric vehicles is increasing worldwide.

世界中で電気自動車の採用が増えています。

B1 noun /ˈswɛtʃɜːrt/

sweatshirt

スウェットシャツ

Meaning

A casual, long-sleeved pullover garment, typically made of cotton or fleece, worn for warmth or comfort.

Example

He wore a grey sweatshirt while jogging in the park.

彼は公園でジョギングをするとき、灰色のスウェットシャツを着ていた。

B1 adjective /ˈɪrɪteɪtɪŋ/

irritating

いらいらさせる

Meaning

causing annoyance, impatience, or mild anger

Example

The constant noise from the street is extremely irritating.

通りからの絶え間ない騒音はいらいらさせる。

B1 noun /ˈænəlɪst/

analyst

アナリスト

Meaning

a person who studies or examines something carefully to understand it or make decisions

Example

The financial analyst predicted a rise in the stock market.

金融アナリストは株式市場の上昇を予測しました。

B1 noun /ʃɔːr/

Shore

岸; 海岸; ビーチ

Meaning

the land along the edge of a sea, lake, or other body of water

Example

We walked along the shore collecting seashells.

私たちはショアを歩きながら貝殻を集めていました。

B1 noun /ˌkɒmbɪˈneɪʃən/

combination

組み合わせ / 混合

Meaning

The act of joining or mixing two or more things together.

Example

This dish is a perfect combination of sweet and spicy flavors.

この料理は甘いと辛いフレーバーの完璧な組み合わせです。

B1 noun /ˈsɛkʃən/

section

セクション

Meaning

a distinct part or subdivision of something larger

Example

This section of the report needs further review.

この報告書のセクションは、さらに検討する必要があります。

B1 noun /ˌsaʊθˈwɛst/

southwest

南西

Meaning

the direction that is between south and west; a region in that direction

Example

They traveled to the southwest of the country for their vacation.

彼らは休暇のために国の南西部に行きました。

B1 noun /aʊl/

Owl

フクロウ

Meaning

a nocturnal bird of prey with large eyes and a hooked beak

Example

The owl hooted softly in the darkness of the forest.

フクロウは森の暗闇で静かに鳴いた。

B1 noun /ˈvæk.juːm/

vacuum

真空

Meaning

A space entirely devoid of matter; an absence of atmosphere or content.

Example

The scientist created a vacuum chamber for the experiment.

科学者は実験のために真空室を作りました。

B1 verb /ɪnˈsɪst/

insist

主張する

Meaning

to demand firmly; to state persistently

Example

He insisted on paying the bill.

彼は請求書の支払いを主張しました。

B1 verb /blɛs/

bless

祝福する

Meaning

to give divine favor; to ask for God's favor

Example

The priest blessed the congregation.

牧師は会衆を祝福しました。

B1 noun /fɒɡ/

Fog

霧

Meaning

a thick cloud of tiny water droplets suspended in the atmosphere at or near the earth's surface that reduces visibility

Example

Dense fog covered the highway this morning.

今朝、濃霧が高速道路を覆いました。

B1 verb kleɪmz

claims

命を奪う

Meaning

To take someone's life, to cause death

Example

Workplace pollution claims thousands of lives annually.

職場の汚染は毎年何千もの命を奪います。

B1 noun /ˈtaʊər/

tower

塔

Meaning

a tall, narrow structure, often a part of a building

Example

The tower stood tall above the city.

塔は街の上に高くそびえていた。

B1 adjective /sɪˈlek.tɪd/

selected

選ばれた

Meaning

carefully chosen from a group for a particular purpose

Example

He was one of the selected candidates for the scholarship.

彼は奨学金のために選ばれた候補者の一人でした。

B1 noun /əˈfer/

Affair

事柄; 出来事;

Meaning

an event or situation; a matter that someone deals with

Example

The wedding was a grand affair with hundreds of guests.

結婚式は何百人ものゲストを招待した壮大な出来事でした。

B1 noun /ˈmɪd.naɪt/

Midnight

真夜中; 夜の真ん中

Meaning

Twelve o'clock at night; the middle of the night

Example

The clock struck midnight and the new day began.

時計は真夜中を打ち、新しい日が始まりました。

B1 noun rɔː mətɪˈrɪəlz

raw materials

原材料

Meaning

The basic material from which a product is made.

Example

The factory imports raw materials for production.

工場は生産のために原材料を輸入しています。

B1 noun /ˈklɪn.ɪk/

clinic

クリニック

Meaning

A place where people receive medical treatment without staying overnight.

Example

She went to the clinic for a health check-up.

彼女は健康診断のためにクリニックに行った。

B1 noun /ˈtʃæmpiən/

champion

チャンピオン

Meaning

a person who has defeated all rivals in a competition or fight.

Example

She became the champion after winning the final match.

彼女は決勝戦に勝った後、チャンピオンになった。

B1 noun /ˌkænsəˈleɪʃən/

cancellation

取消

Meaning

the act of stopping something that was planned or scheduled; the act of nullifying or invalidating something

Example

The airline announced the cancellation of several flights due to bad weather.

悪天候のため、いくつかの便が取り消されました。

B1 noun /ˈpɔːtrət/

portrait

ポートレート

Meaning

a painting, drawing, photograph, or engraving of a person, especially one showing the face

Example

The artist painted a beautiful portrait of his wife.

アーティストは妻の美しいポートレートを描きました。

B1 noun ˈɪn.də.stri

industry

産業

Meaning

Economic activity concerned with the processing of raw materials and manufacture of goods in factories.

Example

The industry focuses on luxury experiences.

産業は高級体験に焦点を合わせています。

B1 noun /ˈspeʃəlɪst/

Specialist

専門家

Meaning

a person who has specialized knowledge or training in a particular area; an expert

Example

She consulted a heart specialist about her condition.

彼女は自分の状態について心臓専門医に相談しました。

B1 verb /ˈsætɪsfaɪ/

satisfy

満たす

Meaning

to fulfill the desires, expectations, or needs of someone; to make content

Example

The delicious meal satisfied our hunger completely.

美味しい食事が私たちの空腹を完全に満たしました。

B1 noun /keɪv/

Cave

洞窟; 空間;

Meaning

a large underground chamber in a hill or cliff; a hollow space in rock

Example

The explorers discovered ancient paintings on the cave walls.

探険者は洞窟の壁に古代の絵を発見しました。

B1 noun /tʃiːk/

Cheek

頬; 横柄;

Meaning

either side of the face below the eye; impudent or disrespectful behavior

Example

The baby's rosy cheeks showed she was healthy and happy.

赤ちゃんのピンク色のほおが、健康で幸せであることを示していました。

B1 noun /rɪˈkʌvəri/

recovery

回復

Meaning

the process of recovering or returning to a normal state

Example

The patient is in recovery after the surgery.

患者は手術後、回復中です。

B1 verb /stæmp/

stamp

Meaning

To bring down (one's foot) heavily on the ground; to imprint a mark or seal.

Example

She stamped her foot in frustration.

B1 noun /ɪmˈpruːvmənt/

improvement

改善

Meaning

the act of making something better

Example

There has been a significant improvement in his health.

彼の健康には重要な改善がありました。

B1 noun /prɪnt/

Print

印刷; マーク; 足跡;

Meaning

words, letters, or pictures produced on paper using a machine; a mark made by pressing something onto a surface

Example

The book is available in both digital and print versions.

その本はデジタル版と印刷版の両方で利用可能です。

B1 noun /ˈfɔːr.tʃən/

Fortune

運; 幸運; 財産

Meaning

chance or luck as an external, arbitrary force affecting human affairs; a large amount of money or assets

Example

He made his fortune by investing wisely in technology companies.

彼はテクノロジー企業に賢明に投資することで運を得ました。

B1 noun, verb /ˈlaɪsəns/

license

ライセンス / 許可

Meaning

A legal permission to do something (noun); to grant such permission (verb).

Example

You must have a driving license to operate a car legally.

車を合法的に運転するためには運転免許が必要です。

B1 noun /ˈprɪnsɪpl/

principle

原則

Meaning

A fundamental truth or proposition that serves as the foundation for a system of belief or behavior.

Example

Honesty is a key principle of leadership.

正直さはリーダーシップの重要な原則です。

B1 adjective /slaɪt/

Slight

わずか; 軽い; 細い; 微妙な

Meaning

small in degree; not severe or intense; slim; thin

Example

There was a slight delay in the train schedule.

電車の時刻表にはわずかな遅れがありました。

B1 adverb /ˈɡrædʒ.u.ə.li/

Gradually

徐々に; だんだん

Meaning

slowly and steadily over a period of time

Example

The weather gradually became warmer in spring.

春になると、天気は徐々に暖かくなった。

B1 noun/verb /ˈleɪ.bər/

labor

労働

Meaning

work, especially hard physical work; to work hard

Example

The workers labored in the hot sun all day.

作業員たちは暑い太陽の下で一日中働いた。

B1 noun /ˈkɜː.ri/

Curry

カレー

Meaning

a dish of meat, vegetables, etc., cooked in an Indian-style sauce with hot spices

Example

I love spicy chicken curry with rice.

私はスパイシーなチキンカリーとご飯が大好きです。

B1 adverb /ˌɔːl.təˈɡeð.ər/

Altogether

合計; 完全に; 全て

Meaning

completely; in total; considering everything

Example

The project cost altogether five thousand dollars.

そのプロジェクトの費用は合計五千ドルでした。

B1 adjective /hɪˈstɔːrɪkəl/

historical

歴史的

Meaning

Related to history or past events.

Example

The museum has a large collection of historical documents.

博物館には多くの歴史的な文書が収蔵されています。

B1 adjective /ˈwel.θi/

Wealthy

裕福な; 金持ちの; 繁栄した

Meaning

having a great deal of money; rich; prosperous

Example

The wealthy businessman donated millions to charity.

裕福な実業家は慈善活動に何百万ドルも寄付しました。

B1 adjective /ˈprɛʃəs/

precious

貴重な

Meaning

of great value; highly esteemed or cherished

Example

This ring is very precious to my grandmother.

この指輪は祖母にとってとても貴重です。

B1 noun /rɪˈfjuːz/

Refuse

ゴミ; 拒否

Meaning

waste material; garbage; to decline or reject something

Example

Please put the refuse in the designated bins.

指定されたゴミ箱にゴミを入れてください。

B1 noun /məˈtɪəriəl/

Material

素材; 布; 物質

Meaning

The matter from which a thing is or can be made; fabric or cloth

Example

The building was constructed using the finest materials available.

その建物は、最良のマテリアルを使用して建てられました。

B1 adjective /spəˈsɪfɪk/

specific

具体的

Meaning

Clearly defined or identified; particular; exact.

Example

Make a specific plan to beat procrastination.

プロクラスティネーションを克服するために、具体的な計画を立ててください。

B1 noun /ˈmiːtər/

meter

メートル

Meaning

A unit of length in the metric system equal to 100 centimeters; also, a device that measures quantity such as electricity or gas.

Example

The technician came to check the electricity meter.

技術者が電気メーターをチェックしに来ました。

B1 verb /ˌɛntərˈteɪn/

entertain

Meaning

to provide amusement, enjoyment, or hospitality to others

Example

The comedian entertained the audience with his jokes.

B1 noun/verb /ˈkɒmplɪmənt/

compliment

賛辞

Meaning

a polite expression of praise or admiration; to politely praise someone

Example

She complimented him on his excellent presentation.

彼女は彼の素晴らしいプレゼンテーションを褒めました。

B1 adjective /ɪˈsɛnʃəl/

essential

必要不可欠

Meaning

Absolutely necessary; extremely important.

Example

Water is essential for life.

水は生命にとって必要不可欠です。

B1 noun /ˌmoʊtɪˈveɪʃən/

motivation

モチベーション

Meaning

the reason or drive for acting or behaving in a particular way

Example

She lost her motivation to continue the project.

彼女はプロジェクトを続けるモチベーションを失いました。

B1 noun /ˌkwɒl.ɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/

Qualification

資格; 能力

Meaning

official record showing that someone has finished a training course or has necessary skills; condition or requirement

Example

She has the right qualifications for this engineering job.

彼女はこのエンジニアの仕事に必要な資格を持っています。

B1 noun tɪk mɑːrk

tick mark

チェックマーク

Meaning

A mark (✓) used to indicate that something is correct or has been chosen, checked, or dealt with.

Example

I put a tick mark on all the completed tasks.

私はすべての完了したタスクにチェックマークを付けました。