B2 noun /ˈlæn.tərn/

Lantern

ランタン

Meaning

a portable lamp with a protective covering, often used outdoors

Example

We carried a lantern during our camping trip.

私たちはキャンプの旅行中にランタンを持っていました。

B1 noun prəˈpoʊzəl

proposal

提案

Meaning

A plan or suggestion, especially a formal or written one, put forward for consideration or discussion by others.

Example

The proposal was not sustained.

その提案は受け入れられませんでした。

B1 adjective /əˈmjuː.zɪŋ/

Amusing

面白い; おかしい; 楽しい

Meaning

causing laughter or providing entertainment; funny; enjoyable

Example

The children found the clown's performance very amusing.

子供たちはピエロのパフォーマンスがとても面白いと感じました。

B2 noun ˌkɒnsəlˈteɪʃən

consultation

相談

Meaning

The action of consulting or discussing; a meeting with an expert or professional to seek advice.

Example

Consultation was essential.

相談は重要でした。

B2 noun /prɪˈskrɪpʃən/

prescription

処方箋

Meaning

A written order from a doctor for the preparation and administration of a medicine; also, a recommendation or authoritative rule.

Example

The doctor gave her a prescription for antibiotics.

医者は彼女に抗生物質の処方箋を出しました。

C2 adjective /ˌpɪkəˈrɛsk/

picaresque

悪党の英雄の物語

Meaning

relating to a style of fiction depicting the adventures of a roguish hero

Example

The novel is a picaresque tale of a clever vagabond.

その小説は賢い浮浪者のピカレスクの物語です。

B2 verb /rɪˈfreʃ/

refresh

リフレッシュする

Meaning

to make fresh again; to restore energy

Example

A cold drink refreshes me on hot days.

暑い日には冷たい飲み物が私をリフレッシュさせます。

C1 verb /dɪˈsɛm.ɪ.neɪt/

disseminate

普及する

Meaning

To spread or give out something, especially news, information, ideas, etc., to a lot of people.

Example

Social media helps to disseminate information quickly.

ソーシャルメディアは情報を迅速に普及するのに役立ちます。

B2 verb /ænˈtɪsɪˌpeɪt/

anticipate

予期する

Meaning

to expect or look forward to something; to realize or foresee in advance

Example

We anticipate a large crowd at the event.

イベントには大勢の人が来ると予想しています。

B2 noun /ˈkaʊnsɪlər/

councilor

市議会議員

Meaning

an elected member of a council, especially a local government body

Example

The councilor held a public meeting to discuss local issues.

市議会議員は地元の問題を議論するために公開会議を開きました。

B2 verb /daɪ/

dye

染める

Meaning

to change the color of something using a chemical substance

Example

She will dye her hair blonde tomorrow.

彼女は明日髪を金髪に染める予定です。

B2 verb /kənˈsiːv/

conceive

思いつく, 妊娠する

Meaning

to form or imagine an idea in the mind; to become pregnant

Example

It is hard to conceive how such an idea could succeed.

そのようなアイデアが成功する方法を考えるのは難しい。

B2 noun ˈflæʃkɑːrdz

flashcards

フラッシュカード

Meaning

Cards containing small amounts of information, held up for students to see, as an aid to learning.

Example

Flashcards help in quick memorization.

フラッシュカードは迅速な記憶に役立ちます。

C1 noun /ˈtrænsfərəns/

transference

転送

Meaning

The act of moving something from one place, person, or situation to another.

Example

The transference of knowledge is essential in education.

知識の転送は教育において不可欠です。

C2 noun /ˌmɪsæprɪˈhɛnʃən/

misapprehension

誤解

Meaning

a mistaken belief or misunderstanding

Example

There is a common misapprehension about the causes of the disease.

病気の原因についての一般的な誤解がある。

C1 noun /ˈʌlsər/

ulcer

Meaning

a sore on the skin or a mucous membrane that does not heal easily

Example

The doctor prescribed medicine to treat the stomach ulcer.

C1 noun /ˈnɛm.ə.sɪs/

nemesis

敵 / ライバル

Meaning

A long-standing rival or an inescapable agent of downfall.

Example

For years, he considered his colleague to be his nemesis.

何年もの間、彼は同僚を自分の敵だと思っていた。

C1 verb /swɜːrv/

swerve

急に方向を変える

Meaning

to change direction suddenly, especially to avoid hitting something

Example

The car swerved to avoid the dog.

車は犬を避けるために急に方向を変えた。

B2 verb /əˈstaʊnd/

astound

仰天させる

Meaning

to greatly surprise or amaze someone

Example

The magician's final trick astounded the audience.

そのマジシャンの最後の手品は観客を仰天させた。

C1 noun əˈtrɪʃ.ən

attrition

減耗

Meaning

The process of reducing something's strength or effectiveness through sustained attack or pressure.

Example

The company faced high employee attrition due to job dissatisfaction.

会社は仕事への不満により従業員の高い離職率に直面した。

C2 noun /ɡreɪˈdeɪʃən/

gradation

階調

Meaning

A gradual change from one stage, tone, or degree to another.

Example

The artist used subtle gradation of colors in her painting.

アーティストは彼女の絵画で微妙な階調の色を使用しました。

C1 verb /ˈpɜːrpətreɪt/

perpetrate

犯す

Meaning

To commit or carry out, typically a harmful, illegal, or immoral act.

Example

The hackers perpetrated a massive cyber attack on the company.

ハッカーたちは会社に大規模なサイバー攻撃を行った。

C2 noun /ɪnˈtɒksɪkənt/

intoxicant

酔わせる物質

Meaning

a substance, especially alcohol or a drug, that causes intoxication

Example

Alcohol is the most commonly used intoxicant in many cultures.

アルコールは多くの文化で最も一般的に使用される酔わせる物質です。

C2 noun mʌnˈdeɪ.nɪ.ti

mundanity

平凡

Meaning

The quality of being ordinary, routine, or lacking excitement.

Example

The mundanity of office life can be exhausting.

オフィスの生活の平凡さは疲れることがあります。

C2 noun /ˌɪnˌkeɪpəˈbɪləti/

incapability

無能力

Meaning

lack of ability or power to do something; inability or incompetence

Example

His incapability to manage the team led to serious problems.

チームを管理する彼の無能力は深刻な問題を引き起こした。

C1 noun /ˈɛpɪˌlɔːɡ/

epilogue

エピローグ

Meaning

A section at the end of a book, play, or speech that serves as a conclusion.

Example

The author included an epilogue to explain what happened to the characters later.

著者は登場人物たちのその後について説明するためにエピローグを追加しました。

B2 noun/verb /dɪˈvɔːrs/

divorce

離婚

Meaning

the legal ending of a marriage; to officially end a marriage

Example

After years of conflict, they decided to get a divorce.

数年の対立の後、彼らは離婚することを決めました。

C1 noun /ˈfɔːrˌbɛər/

forebear

先祖

Meaning

An ancestor, especially one who lived a long time ago.

Example

He often speaks of his forebears with great respect.

彼はしばしば自分の先祖について尊敬を込めて話します。

B2 noun /ˈvendə(r)/

Vendor

ベンダー

Meaning

a person or company offering something for sale, especially a trader in the street

Example

The street vendor sold fresh fruits and vegetables.

街角のベンダーは新鮮な果物と野菜を売っていた。

A2 adjective /kəˈneɪdiən/

canadian

カナダの

Meaning

Relating to Canada or its people.

Example

She enjoys Canadian culture and traditions.

彼女はカナダの文化と伝統を楽しんでいます。

B2 noun /hʌt/

hut

小屋

Meaning

a small simple shelter or house

Example

They lived in a small wooden hut near the river.

彼らは川の近くの小さな木の小屋に住んでいました。

B2 adjective /ˈrɪtʃ.u.əl/

Ritual

儀式

Meaning

relating to religious or ceremonial practices

Example

The wedding ceremony included many traditional ritual elements.

結婚式では多くの伝統的な儀式が行われました。

C2 adjective /ˈsmɑːrmi/

smarmy

お世辞 / 偽の礼儀

Meaning

Excessively flattering or ingratiating, often insincerely.

Example

The salesman gave a smarmy pitch that felt fake.

販売員は偽りのように感じるお世辞のような売り込みをしました。

C1 adjective /ˈædʒ.aɪl/

agile

素早く柔軟

Meaning

able to move quickly and easily; quick and adaptable in thinking or action

Example

The startup team was agile in responding to market changes.

スタートアップチームは市場の変化に迅速に対応しました。

C2 noun /ˈwɒrən/

warren

ウサギの巣穴のネットワーク

Meaning

A network of interconnected rabbit burrows; also used metaphorically for a densely populated building or district.

Example

The old part of the city is a warren of narrow streets.

街の古い部分は、狭い通りが入り組んだ迷路のようです。

B1 adjective /luːs/

loose

緩い

Meaning

not firmly or tightly fixed in place

Example

The screw is loose and needs tightening.

ネジが緩んでいて、締め直す必要があります。

C2 noun /lɔːˈdeɪʃən/

laudation

賞賛

Meaning

The act of praising or expressing approval.

Example

The poet received much laudation for his moving verses.

その詩人は感動的な詩で多くの賞賛を受けました。

C1 noun /ˈskwɒlər/

squalor

貧困

Meaning

the state of being extremely dirty and unpleasant, especially due to poverty or neglect

Example

They lived in squalor without basic facilities.

彼らは基本的な施設なしで貧困に住んでいました。

C2 noun /dɪˈtraɪtəs/

detritus

デトリタス

Meaning

Waste or debris of any kind; fragments left from destruction or decay.

Example

The riverbank was covered with detritus after the flood.

洪水後、川岸はデトリタスで覆われていました。

C2 noun /ˌvæs.ɪˈleɪ.ʃən/

Vacillation

迷い

Meaning

the inability to decide between different opinions or actions; indecision

Example

His constant vacillation between career choices frustrated his parents.

彼のキャリア選択の間の絶え間ない揺れは、彼の親を困惑させました。

C2 noun/adjective /rɪˈmɒnstrənt/

remonstrant

抗議者

Meaning

A person who makes a forceful protest (noun); protesting or objecting (adjective).

Example

He was a remonstrant voice in the assembly.

彼は集会で抗議の声を上げていた。

C1 noun /tiˈɑː.rə/

Tiara

ティアラ

Meaning

a jeweled ornamental crown worn on formal occasions

Example

The princess wore a sparkling diamond tiara at the royal ball.

王女は王宮の舞踏会で輝くダイヤモンドのティアラを身に着けていた。

B1 noun /ˈsteɪt.mənt/

Statement

声明

Meaning

a definite or clear expression of something in speech or writing; an official account of facts

Example

The CEO issued a statement about the company's future plans.

CEOは会社の将来計画についての声明を発表しました。

A1 adverb /nɪər/

Near

近い

Meaning

close in space or time; almost

Example

The school is very near to my house.

学校は私の家の近くにあります。

A2 noun /fɪlm ˈæktər/

film actor

映画俳優

Meaning

A person who performs roles in movies or films.

Example

The film actor received widespread acclaim for his performance.

その映画俳優は演技で広く称賛されました。

C2 noun /ˈdɒkɪt/

docket

リスト

Meaning

a list or schedule of cases to be tried in a court or items to be done

Example

The judge reviewed the docket before starting the session.

裁判官はセッションを開始する前にリストを確認しました。

B2 noun ˈæsɪd reɪn

acid rain

酸性雨

Meaning

Rainfall made acidic by atmospheric pollution, especially from industrial emissions.

Example

Acid rain damages crops and buildings.

酸性雨は作物や建物にダメージを与えます。

B1 noun /ˈɛnvəloʊp/

envelope

封筒

Meaning

a flat paper container used to enclose a letter or document

Example

She sealed the letter in an envelope and posted it.

彼女は手紙を封筒に入れて、郵送しました。

B2 adverb /ˈmɔːrəli/

Morally

道徳的に

Meaning

in accordance with principles of right and wrong behavior; ethically

Example

She felt morally obligated to help the refugees.

彼女は難民を助けるために道義的に義務を感じていた。

C1 noun /ˈmɑːrtər/

Martyr

殉教者

Meaning

A person who is killed because of their religious or political beliefs

Example

He became a martyr for the cause of freedom and democracy.

彼は自由と民主主義のために殉教者となった。

C1 adjective /ˌɪnˌkɒnsɪˈkwɛnʃəl/

inconsequential

重要でない

Meaning

Not important or significant; too small to matter.

Example

The mistake was minor and inconsequential.

その間違いは小さく、重要ではありませんでした。

C1 verb /struː/

strew

まき散らす

Meaning

to scatter or spread things untidily over a surface or area

Example

Clothes were strewn across the floor.

服が床に散らばっていた。

B2 noun /ˌɔːtəbaɪˈɒɡrəfi/

autobiography

自伝

Meaning

An account of a person's life written by that person.

Example

She published an autobiography about her journey to success.

彼女は自分の成功への道のりを綴った自伝を出版しました。

C2 noun /ˈbɒdɪs/

bodice

コルセット

Meaning

the part of a woman's dress that covers the body from the neck to the waist

Example

She wore a dress with an embroidered bodice.

彼女は刺繍が施されたコルセット付きのドレスを着ていた。

B2 verb əˈlaɪn.ɪŋ

aligning

整列する

Meaning

Placing or arranging things in a straight line or in correct relative positions.

Example

Aligning education with global standards is vital.

教育を世界標準に整列させることは重要です。

B2 adjective /ˌkɒm.plɪˈmen.tər.i/

Complimentary

賛辞的な; 無料で提供される; 礼儀として提供された

Meaning

expressing praise or admiration; given or supplied free of charge as a courtesy

Example

The hotel offers complimentary breakfast for all guests.

ホテルはすべてのゲストに無料の朝食を提供します。

C1 noun /ræθ/

Wrath

怒り; 憤怒

Meaning

extreme anger; intense fury or indignation

Example

His wrath was terrible to behold.

彼の怒りは見るに耐えなかった。

A2 noun /ˈmeɪkɪŋ/

making

制作

Meaning

the process of producing or constructing something

Example

The making of the movie took over two years.

映画の制作には2年以上かかりました。

C1 noun /ˈskrɪmɪdʒ/

scrimmage

練習試合

Meaning

A practice game or informal match, often in sports, especially football.

Example

The team had a scrimmage before the official season started.

チームは公式シーズンが始まる前に練習試合を行いました。

C2 noun /ˈfeɪ.tə.lɪ.zəm/

fatalism

運命論

Meaning

the belief that all events are predetermined and inevitable

Example

He embraced fatalism, believing that nothing he did could change his destiny.

彼は運命論を受け入れ、自分の行動が運命を変えることはできないと信じていました。

C2 adjective /dɪˈmjʊər/

demure

控えめ

Meaning

reserved, modest, and shy

Example

She gave him a demure smile.

彼女は控えめな笑顔を彼に向けた。

C2 verb /ˈwiːdəl/

wheedle

お世辞で説得する

Meaning

to persuade or coax someone by using flattery or smooth talk

Example

She managed to wheedle extra pocket money from her father.

彼女は父親から追加の小遣いを得ることに成功した。

B1 adjective /ədˈvɛnʧərəs/

adventurous

冒険的な

Meaning

Willing to take risks or try out new methods, ideas, or experiences.

Example

They participated in adventurous activities like kayaking and hiking.

彼らはカヤックやハイキングなどの冒険的な活動に参加しました。

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。

A2 noun /kənˌɡrætʃ.əˈleɪ.ʃənz/

Congratulations

おめでとう

Meaning

words expressing praise for an achievement or good wishes on a special occasion

Example

Congratulations on your promotion! You really deserved this success.

昇進おめでとう！本当にこの成功に値するよ。

C1 noun /kæpˈtɪv.ɪ.ti/

Captivity

監禁

Meaning

the condition of being imprisoned or confined

Example

After years of captivity, the prisoner was finally released.

長年の監禁の後、囚人は最終的に解放されました。

B2 noun /əˈkaʊntɪŋ/

accounting

会計

Meaning

the process of recording, summarizing, and reporting financial transactions

Example

She works in the accounting department of a large firm.

彼女は大手企業の会計部門で働いています。

C1 noun /krəˈnɒlədʒi/

chronology

Meaning

The arrangement of events or dates in the order of their occurrence.

Example

The chronology of the dynasty was carefully studied by historians.

C1 noun /ˌfəʊtəʊˈsɪnθɛtɪk ɪˈfɪʃənsi/

photosynthetic efficiency

光合成効率

Meaning

The measure of how effectively plants convert light energy into chemical energy through the process of photosynthesis, directly affecting plant growth and crop yield.

Example

Improving photosynthetic efficiency can increase crop yields.

光合成効率を改善すると、作物の収量を増やすことができます。

B2 adjective ˈlɒdʒ.ɪ.kəl

logical

論理的

Meaning

Of or according to the rules of logic or formal argument.

Example

Logical circuits ensure effective computation.

論理的回路は効果的な計算を保証します。

B1 verb /kwoʊt/

quote

引用する

Meaning

to repeat someone else's words; to give a price or estimate

Example

The teacher asked students to quote the famous author in their essays.

教師は学生にその有名な作家をエッセイで引用するように頼みました。

C1 noun /kənˈtʃɛrtoʊ/

concerto

音楽作品

Meaning

a musical composition for one or more solo instruments accompanied by an orchestra

Example

She played a Mozart concerto with the orchestra.

彼女はオーケストラと共にモーツァルトのコンチェルトを演奏しました。

C1 noun /ˈlɪŋɡwɪst/

linguist

言語学者

Meaning

A person skilled in foreign languages or in the scientific study of language.

Example

She is a linguist who speaks six languages fluently.

彼女は6か国語を流暢に話す言語学者です。

B2 verb /ˈbjuːtɪfaɪ/

beautify

美化する

Meaning

to make something more beautiful or attractive

Example

The city plans to beautify the old park with trees and lights.

その都市は木や照明で古い公園を美化する計画です。

C2 noun /ˈsɛrəf/

seraph

セラフィム

Meaning

An angelic being associated with light and purity, often depicted as a high-ranking angel in Christian theology.

Example

The stained-glass window depicted a seraph with outstretched wings.

ステンドグラスの窓には、翼を広げたセラフィムが描かれていました。

C2 noun /ˈvaɪkaʊnt/

viscount

子爵

Meaning

A British nobleman ranking below an earl and above a baron.

Example

The viscount inherited the estate from his father.

子爵は父親から領地を相続しました。

B1 noun /piːtʃ/

Peach

ピーチ

Meaning

a soft round fruit with fuzzy skin, sweet flesh, and a large pit in the center

Example

The peach was perfectly ripe and juicy when I bit into it.

そのピーチは完璧に熟し、ジューシーで、かじるととても美味しかった。

C2 noun /nɛˈkroʊsɪs/

necrosis

壊死

Meaning

the death of body tissue due to disease, injury, or lack of blood supply

Example

The doctor explained that the patient’s wound showed signs of necrosis.

医師は、患者の傷が壊死の兆候を示していると説明しました。

C1 noun/verb /ˈskɜːrmɪʃ/

skirmish

Meaning

a small or brief fight between groups of soldiers; to engage in such a fight

Example

The soldiers got into a skirmish near the border.

C2 noun /ˌɪnvəˈkeɪʃən/

invocation

祈願

Meaning

the act of calling upon a higher power for help, blessing, or inspiration

Example

The ceremony began with an invocation to the gods.

儀式は神々への祈願から始まりました。

C1 noun /ˈklɛmənsi/

clemency

寛容

Meaning

mercy, leniency, or forgiveness shown towards someone

Example

The judge showed clemency and reduced his sentence.

裁判官は寛容を示し、彼の判決を軽減しました。

B2 noun /ˈkɑː.bən ˈfʊt.prɪnt/

carbon footprint

カーボンフットプリント

Meaning

The amount of carbon dioxide and other carbon compounds emitted due to the consumption of fossil fuels by a particular person, group, etc.

Example

Reducing carbon footprint is essential for combating climate change.

カーボンフットプリントを減らすことは、気候変動と戦うために重要です。

C1 adjective /ˈpɒp.jʊ.ləs/

Populous

人口密度が高い

Meaning

having a large population; densely populated; crowded with people

Example

China is the most populous country in the world.

中国は世界で最も人口の多い国です。

C2 verb /æbˈdʒʊər/

abjure

放棄する

Meaning

to formally renounce or give up a belief, cause, or claim

Example

He abjured his allegiance to the old regime.

彼は古い政権への忠誠を放棄した。

B2 noun ˌɪnɪˈkwɒlɪti

inequality

不平等

Meaning

Difference in size, degree, circumstances, etc.; lack of equality.

Example

The theme of inequality is prominent throughout the story.

不平等のテーマは物語全体にわたって顕著です。

B2 adjective /ˈsɪnɪstər/

sinister

不吉な

Meaning

Giving the impression that something harmful or evil is happening or will happen.

Example

The abandoned house had a sinister atmosphere.

その廃屋には不吉な雰囲気が漂っていた。

C2 noun /hɒtʃ pɒtʃ/

Hotch potch

煮込み料理

Meaning

A mixed dish; a hodgepodge of ingredients cooked together

Example

She made a delicious hotch potch with rice, lentils, and vegetables.

彼女はご飯、レンズ豆、野菜で美味しいホッチポッチを作った。

B2 noun /mɒsk/

mosque

モスク

Meaning

A Muslim place of worship.

Example

They gathered at the mosque for the Friday prayer.

彼らは金曜日の祈りのためにモスクに集まりました。

C1 adjective /məˈləʊ.di.əs/

Melodious

メロディアス

Meaning

having a pleasant musical sound; tuneful

Example

Her melodious voice captivated the entire audience.

彼女のメロディアスな声は、観客全員を魅了しました。

A2 noun /spɒt/

spot

場所

Meaning

a particular place or position

Example

I found a great spot for a picnic in the park.

公園でピクニックをするための素晴らしい場所を見つけました。

C2 verb /ˈɪmprɛɡneɪt/

impregnate

妊娠させる / 飽和させる

Meaning

To make pregnant; to fill or saturate with something.

Example

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

科学者は樹脂で素材をインプレグネイトする方法を使用しました。

B1 adjective /ɑːrmd/

armed

武装した

Meaning

equipped with or carrying weapons

Example

The bank was robbed by armed men.

銀行は武装した男たちに襲われた。

B2 verb, noun, adjective /prɑːmpt/

prompt

促す / 迅速

Meaning

To cause someone to take action; done without delay.

Example

His speech prompted the audience to ask questions.

彼のスピーチは聴衆に質問を促しました。

C1 verb /ˈdʒɜːrmɪneɪt/

germinate

幸福

Meaning

To begin to grow or develop, especially referring to a seed.

Example

The seeds germinate quickly in moist soil.

彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、自分の幸福を隠せなかった。

B2 noun /ˈrɪŋkəl/

Wrinkle

しわ

Meaning

a small line or fold in something, especially fabric or skin; a crease

Example

She noticed a few wrinkles around her eyes.

彼女は目の周りにいくつかのしわを見ました。

C1 noun /ˈtʃæriət/

Chariot

戦車

Meaning

an ancient horse-drawn vehicle used in warfare and racing

Example

The warrior rode his chariot into battle with great courage.

戦士はその戦車に乗って勇敢に戦いに挑みました。

C2 adverb /ˈdɑːrklɪŋ/

darkling

暗闇の中で

Meaning

In the dark or growing dark; dimly.

Example

The forest creatures moved darkling through the night.

森の生き物は夜に暗闇の中で動いていた。

B2 noun /ˈkæp.ʃən/

caption

キャプション

Meaning

a brief explanation or description accompanying an illustration or photograph

Example

The caption under the photo explained who the people were.

写真の下のキャプションは、誰がその人々であるかを説明しました。

C2 noun /ˌræproʊʃˈmɑːn/

rapprochement

関係修復

Meaning

The establishment or resumption of harmonious relations.

Example

The two countries signed an agreement that marked a new rapprochement.

二国は新しい関係修復を示す合意書に署名した。

C1 adjective /ˈmæn.li/

Manly

男らしい; 勇敢な; 大胆な

Meaning

having qualities traditionally associated with men; brave; courageous

Example

He showed manly courage during the crisis.

危機の中で、彼は男らしい勇気を示しました。

C1 adjective /dɪsˈkɔːrdənt/

discordant

不協和音

Meaning

disagreeing or clashing; harsh and jarring in sound

Example

The discordant notes of the band hurt our ears.

バンドの不協和音の音が私たちの耳を痛めました。

B1 noun /prəˈduː.sər/

Producer

プロデューサー

Meaning

a person who supervises the making of a film, play, or broadcast program; someone who creates or manufactures goods

Example

The film producer invested millions in the new movie project.

映画のプロデューサーは新しい映画プロジェクトに何百万ドルも投資しました。

B1 preposition, adverb, adjective /ˌʌndərˈniːθ/

underneath

下に、下側に

Meaning

Located directly below or beneath something

Example

The keys were hidden underneath the pile of papers.

鍵は紙の山の下に隠されていました。

C1 verb /ˈhæɡəl/

haggle

値切る

Meaning

to argue about the price; to bargain persistently

Example

They haggled over the price for an hour.

彼らは価格のことで1時間も値引き交渉をした。

C2 noun /vɪm/

vim

活力

Meaning

energy and enthusiasm

Example

She performed the dance with great vim and vigor.

彼女は大きな活力と熱意でダンスを披露しました。

C1 verb /ˌriːɪnˈsteɪt/

reinstate

再雇用する

Meaning

To restore someone or something to their former position or condition.

Example

The company decided to reinstate the suspended employee.

その会社は停止された従業員を再雇用することを決定した。

C2 adjective /ˈluː.ni/

Loony

クレイジー; バカ; 精神的に不安定

Meaning

crazy; silly; mentally unstable

Example

His loony behavior made everyone laugh.

彼のクレイジーな行動でみんなが笑った。

C1 noun /ˈmɛm.breɪn/

membrane

膜

Meaning

A thin layer of tissue or material that covers, separates, or connects structures.

Example

The cell membrane controls the movement of substances in and out of the cell.

細胞膜は物質の細胞内外の移動を制御します。

C1 noun ˌɔːɡ.menˈteɪ.ʃən

augmentation

増加または拡張

Meaning

Increasing quantity, power or performance.

Example

The company invested in the augmentation of its workforce.

その会社は労働力の増強に投資しました。

B1 verb /ˈɡɑːsɪp/

gossip

ゴシップする

Meaning

to talk about other people's private lives, often in an unkind way

Example

They love to gossip about their neighbors.

彼らは隣人についてゴシップするのが好きです。

C2 noun /ˈɪnroʊd/

inroad

進展

Meaning

An advance or significant progress, often at the expense of something else.

Example

The company made significant inroads into the mobile market.

その会社はモバイル市場で重要な進展を遂げました。

C1 verb /snɪp/

snip

切る

Meaning

to cut something quickly with scissors or a sharp tool

Example

She snipped the loose thread from her dress.

彼女はドレスの緩んだ糸を切りました。

C1 adjective /ˈpjuːtrɪd/

putrid

腐った

Meaning

decayed and emitting a foul smell

Example

The garbage smelled putrid after days in the sun.

ゴミは何日も太陽の下で放置された後、腐った臭いを発しました。

C1 noun /ɪmˈpɛd.ɪ.mənt/

impediment

障害

Meaning

A hindrance or obstruction in doing something; something that prevents progress.

Example

Lack of funds is a major impediment to the project.

資金不足はプロジェクトの大きな障害です。

C1 adjective /ɪnˈdʌldʒənt/

indulgent

寛容な

Meaning

Having a tendency to be overly generous or lenient with someone.

Example

The indulgent mother allowed her child to stay up late.

寛容な母は子供を遅くまで起きていることを許しました。

C2 adjective /luːˈɡuːbriəs/

lugubrious

陰鬱な

Meaning

looking or sounding sad and dismal

Example

His lugubrious expression made everyone feel uneasy.

彼の陰鬱な表情は皆を不安にさせた。

B1 verb /ɪnˈkriːst/

increased

増加した

Meaning

became greater in size, amount, or degree

Example

The company's revenue increased last year.

会社の収益は昨年増加しました。

B2 adverb /ʌnˈplɛzəntli/

unpleasantly

不快に

Meaning

in a way that causes discomfort, annoyance, or displeasure; in an unfriendly or disagreeable manner

Example

The room was unpleasantly hot during the afternoon.

午後、その部屋は不快に暑かった。

C1 verb /ˌkaʊntərˈækt/

counteract

反作用

Meaning

to act against something in order to reduce its effect

Example

The medicine helps counteract the side effects of the treatment.

その薬は治療の副作用をカウンターアクトするのに役立ちます。

C2 adjective /ɪmˈplaɪəbl/

impliable

暗示可能な

Meaning

Capable of being implied or suggested.

Example

The meaning of the statement is not directly clear but is impliable from the context.

その声明の意味は直接的には明確ではないが、文脈から推測可能である。

A2 noun, pronoun, verb /maɪn/

mine

鉱山 / 私の

Meaning

a place where minerals are dug from the ground; or something belonging to me

Example

The workers went deep into the mine to extract coal.

労働者たちは炭鉱に深く入って炭を採掘しました。