A1 adjective/adverb /leɪt/

late

遅れた

Meaning

arriving, happening, or done after the expected time

Example

He arrived late to the meeting.

彼は会議に遅れて到着した。

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。

C1 adjective /ˌɪnkəʊˈhɪərənt/

incoherent

一貫性のない

Meaning

Not clear or easy to understand; lacking logical connection.

Example

His explanation was so incoherent that nobody could follow it.

彼の説明はあまりにも一貫性がなく、誰もそれを追うことができませんでした。

B2 noun; verb /ˈkætəlɒɡ/

catalogue

目録

Meaning

a complete list of items, typically one in alphabetical or systematic order; to make a systematic list of items

Example

The library decided to catalogue all new books digitally.

図書館はすべての新しい本をデジタルで目録化することにした。

C1 noun /əˈkɜr.əns/

Occurrence

出来事

Meaning

an instance or event of something happening; the fact of occurring

Example

The occurrence of earthquakes is common in this region.

この地域では地震の出来事が一般的です。

C1 adjective ˈkɒn.və.luː.tɪd

convoluted

複雑な

Meaning

Extremely complex and difficult to follow; twisted or intricate.

Example

His argument was so convoluted that no one understood it.

彼の議論は非常に複雑で、誰も理解できませんでした。

C2 verb /ˈæntɪdeɪt/

antedate

前日付け

Meaning

to be earlier in time; to assign a date earlier than the actual one

Example

The manuscript antedates the modern printing press.

その原稿は現代の印刷機よりも前の時代にあります。

C1 noun kənˈvɜː.dʒəns

convergence

収束

Meaning

The process of coming together from different directions to meet at a common point; unification or integration.

Example

The convergence of technologies is revolutionizing industries.

技術の収束が産業を革命的に変革しています。

C1 noun /ˈdɪsɪdənt/

dissident

反体制派

Meaning

A person who opposes official policy, especially that of an authoritarian state.

Example

The dissident was arrested for speaking against the government.

反体制派は政府に対する発言で逮捕された。

A2 verb /fɪl/

fill

満たす

Meaning

to make or become full; to put something into a container until it is full

Example

Please fill the glass with water.

グラスに水を注いでください。

C1 noun /ˈreɪdiəns/

radiance

輝き

Meaning

the quality of shining with bright light; a glowing or beaming quality

Example

Her face was filled with radiance after hearing the good news.

良いニュースを聞いた後、彼女の顔は輝きで満ちていました。

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。

B1 noun /trænzˈleɪtər/

translator

翻訳者

Meaning

a person or tool that converts words or text from one language into another

Example

The translator helped the tourists understand the guide.

翻訳者は観光客がガイドを理解するのを助けました。

A2 verb /kræʃ/

crash

幸せ

Meaning

To collide violently; to suddenly stop working (for machines or computers).

Example

The car crashed into the wall at high speed.

彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、自分の幸せを隠せなかった。

A2 adjective /ˈpaʊə.fəl/

powerful

強力な

Meaning

Having great power or strength.

Example

The James Webb Telescope is the most powerful space observatory.

ジェームズ・ウェブ望遠鏡は最も強力な宇宙望遠鏡です。

B2 noun /ɡreɪn/

Grain

穀物

Meaning

wheat or any other cultivated cereal crop used as food; a single seed of a cereal

Example

The farmer stored large quantities of grain in the barn after the harvest.

農家は収穫後、大量の穀物を納屋に保管しました。

C1 verb /skwɪnt/

squint

目を細める

Meaning

to look with partly closed eyes

Example

She squinted at the bright sunlight.

彼女は明るい日差しで目を細めた。

B2 noun/verb /dɪˈspjuːt/

dispute

争い, 論争

Meaning

a disagreement or argument about something important

Example

The two countries are in dispute over the border issue.

二国間で国境問題について争いが続いています。

A2 noun /ˈfaɪəˌwɜːk/

firework

花火

Meaning

a device that explodes or creates a display of lights and sounds, often used in celebrations

Example

The fireworks lit up the sky during the New Year's Eve celebration.

花火は新年の前夜祭で空を照らしました。

A2 adjective /ˈmɪzɪkəl/

musical

音楽的

Meaning

related to or consisting of music

Example

She has a very musical voice.

彼女は非常に音楽的な声を持っています。

A2 verb /əˈtrækt/

attract

引き付ける

Meaning

to cause someone to have interest or draw something towards

Example

The flowers attract bees with their bright colors.

花はその鮮やかな色で蜂を引き寄せます。

B2 verb /paɪn/

pine

切望する

Meaning

to long intensely for something or someone; to suffer from longing

Example

He pined for his hometown after moving abroad.

海外に引っ越した後、彼は故郷を切望していた。

B2 noun ˌrɛstəˈreɪʃən

restoration

修復

Meaning

The process of returning something to its former condition.

Example

The restoration of the forest began after decades of neglect.

森林の修復は数十年の放置後に始まりました。

C1 adjective /ˈseɪ.li.ənt/

salient

重要な、顕著な、または目立つ

Meaning

Most important, prominent, or noticeable

Example

The report highlighted the salient points of the discussion.

レポートは議論の重要な点を強調しました。

C2 noun /ˈklɪpər/

clipper

バリカン / 19世紀の速い帆船

Meaning

a tool used for cutting, or a fast sailing ship of the 19th century

Example

The barber used clippers to trim his hair.

床屋は髪を切るためにバリカンを使いました。

C2 adjective /ˈɪmənənt/

immanent

内在的

Meaning

existing or operating within; inherent

Example

He believed that moral values are immanent in human nature.

彼は道徳的価値が人間の本性に内在していると信じていました。

A1 noun /ˈbɒt.əl/

Bottle

ボトル

Meaning

a container with a narrow neck, typically made of glass or plastic, used for storing liquids

Example

She drank water from a plastic bottle.

彼女はプラスチックのボトルから水を飲んだ。

B2 verb /pəˈluːt/

pollute

汚染する

Meaning

to make air, water, or land dirty and harmful to people, animals, and plants

Example

Factories pollute the environment with toxic chemicals.

工場は有害な化学物質で環境を汚染します。

B2 noun /ɪnˈkluːʒən/

inclusion

インクルージョン

Meaning

the action or state of including or being included within a group or structure

Example

Diversity and inclusion are key values in modern workplaces.

多様性とインクルージョンは現代の職場における重要な価値観です。

B2 noun /ˈlæv.ən.dər/

Lavender

ラベンダー

Meaning

a fragrant purple flowering plant used in perfumes and aromatherapy

Example

The lavender field filled the air with its sweet, calming fragrance.

ラベンダー畑は、その甘く落ち着く香りで空気を満たしました。

C1 noun /ˈkætərækt/

cataract

白内障 / 滝

Meaning

A medical condition causing clouding of the eye's lens; also a large waterfall.

Example

The old man suffered from cataracts in both eyes.

その高齢の男性は両目に白内障を患っていました。

B1 adjective pəˈlɪtɪkəl

political

政治的な

Meaning

Relating to the government or public affairs of a country; relating to politics or political parties.

Example

The political agenda included autonomy.

政治的な議題には自治が含まれていた。

C1 adjective /ˈmɑːrʃəl/

martial

軍事的な

Meaning

Related to war, soldiers, or military life.

Example

The country imposed martial law during the crisis.

その国は危機の間に戒厳令を施行した。

C1 adjective /ˈpræk.tɪ.kə.bəl/

practicable

実行可能

Meaning

able to be done or put into practice successfully

Example

The plan is not practicable without more resources.

その計画はより多くのリソースがなければ実行不可能です。

B2 noun ˈneɪʧər ɪnˈθjuːziæsts

Nature Enthusiasts

自然愛好家

Meaning

People who have a passionate interest in and love for the natural world and outdoor activities.

Example

Nature enthusiasts often visit Sajek Valley for its scenic beauty.

自然愛好家は、その美しい景色のためにサジェックバレーを訪れることがよくあります。

B1 noun /ˈkɪləɡræm/

kilogram

キログラム

Meaning

the base unit of mass in the metric system equal to 1,000 grams

Example

The bag of rice weighs five kilograms.

その米袋は五キログラムあります。

B2 verb /fɔɪl/

foil

阻止する

Meaning

To prevent something (especially a plan) from succeeding.

Example

The police foiled the robbery attempt.

警察は強盗未遂を阻止した。

A1 noun /wɛst/

west

西

Meaning

the direction to the left of the north and to the right of the south, typically associated with the sunset

Example

The sun sets in the west.

太陽は西に沈みます。

A2 verb /rɪˈmeɪn/

remain

残る

Meaning

to stay in the same place; to continue to exist

Example

Only a few guests remain at the party.

パーティーには少数のゲストが残っています。

C2 noun /ˈfaɪləm/

phylum

生物分類における主要なカテゴリー、クラスの上、王国の下

Meaning

a primary category in the biological classification of organisms, above class and below kingdom

Example

Humans belong to the phylum Chordata.

人間は脊索動物門に属しています。

A2 adverb /ˈɛniweɪ/

anyway

とにかく

Meaning

used to emphasize a statement or to return to a previous subject; regardless of what happened

Example

I was tired, but I went to the meeting anyway.

疲れていたが、それでも会議に行った。

C2 noun /nɑːrˈsɪsəs/

narcissus

ナルシスの花

Meaning

A type of flowering plant with yellow or white blooms, often associated with self-love from Greek mythology.

Example

A narcissus bloomed in the garden during spring.

春に、庭でナルシスの花が咲きました。

B2 adjective /dɪˈsaɪsɪv/

decisive

決定的

Meaning

Having the ability to make decisions quickly and effectively; determining the outcome.

Example

Her decisive action saved the company from collapse.

彼女の決定的な行動が会社を崩壊から救った。

C2 adjective /ˈkɒrɪdʒəbl/

corrigible

修正可能

Meaning

capable of being corrected or improved

Example

The student's mistakes were corrigible with practice.

学生の誤りは練習で修正可能でした。

C1 adjective /ˌnɒn ɪɡˈzɪstənt/

non-existent

存在しない

Meaning

not real or not present; lacking existence

Example

The supposed evidence turned out to be non-existent.

仮定された証拠は存在しないことが判明しました。

B1 adjective /ɪˈnɪʃəl/

initial

初期の

Meaning

Existing or occurring at the beginning.

Example

Her initial reaction was one of surprise.

彼女の初期の反応は驚きだった。

Meaning

A formal legal agreement, contract, or document, often relating to work or service.

Example

In the 18th century, many workers came under indenture to work overseas.

C2 adjective /ˈdɒdərɪŋ/

doddering

震えている / 弱い

Meaning

Weak, shaky, or unsteady, especially due to old age.

Example

The doddering professor struggled to climb the stairs.

ドダリング教授は階段を登るのに苦労していました。

A2 noun /saɪz/

size

サイズ

Meaning

the physical dimensions, proportions, or magnitude of something

Example

This shirt is too small in size for me.

このシャツは私にはサイズが小さすぎます。

C1 noun ˌmiː.diˈɒk.rə.ti

mediocrity

平凡さ

Meaning

Being average or ordinary, not particularly good.

Example

He refused to settle for mediocrity and aimed for greatness.

彼は平凡さに満足せず、偉大さを目指して努力した。

A2 noun /ɡræs/

grass

幸福

Meaning

plants with narrow green leaves, often covering the ground in fields or gardens

Example

Children are playing on the grass.

彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、幸せを隠すことができませんでした。

A2 verb /kɪs/

Kiss

キス

Meaning

to touch with the lips as a sign of affection

Example

The mother kissed her baby goodnight.

母親は赤ちゃんにおやすみなさいのキスをしました。

C1 noun sɪˈmɛntɪd ɡreɪv

cemented grave

セメントで作られた墓

Meaning

A grave that is constructed with cement for permanence.

Example

The cemented grave of the martyrs was seen near the river.

殉教者のセメントで作られた墓が川の近くで見られました。

B2 verb, noun /dɑːrt/

dart

ダート/急に走る

Meaning

to move suddenly and quickly; a small pointed missile thrown at a target

Example

The cat darted across the street to avoid the car.

猫は車を避けるために急いで道路を横切りました。

B2 adjective /ˈfeɪtl/

fatal

致命的

Meaning

causing death; leading to disaster

Example

The accident proved fatal for the driver.

その事故は運転手にとって致命的だった。

B2 noun /ˈfʌndˌreɪzɪŋ/

fundraising

資金調達

Meaning

the process of collecting money for a cause or project

Example

The organization is organizing a fundraising event.

その組織は資金調達イベントを開催しています。

B2 adjective /ˈvɜːrtɪkl/

vertical

垂直

Meaning

Standing or pointing straight up; perpendicular to the ground.

Example

The skyscraper has a perfectly vertical design.

その超高層ビルは完璧な垂直デザインを持っています。

C1 verb, noun /ˈbʌsəl/

bustle

騒々しさ、忙しさ

Meaning

to move in an energetic or noisy manner; busy activity in a place

Example

The marketplace bustled with vendors and customers.

市場は販売員と顧客で賑わっていた。

C1 adjective /ˈmɜː.sɪ.fəl/

Merciful

慈悲深い; 同情的な

Meaning

showing compassion or forgiveness; kind and forgiving

Example

The merciful judge gave him a lighter sentence.

慈悲深い裁判官は彼に軽い判決を与えました。

B1 adjective /ʌnɪmˈplɔɪd/

Unemployed

失業中

Meaning

without a job; not having paid work

Example

He has been unemployed for six months now.

彼はすでに6ヶ月間失業しています。

C1 verb /ˈɒs.ɪ.leɪt/

oscillate

二つの点または状態の間で前後に動くまたは揺れる

Meaning

To swing or move back and forth between two points or states

Example

The stock market tends to oscillate during uncertain times.

株式市場は不確実な時期に振動しがちです。

C2 adjective /ɪnˈkɒŋɡruənt/

incongruent

不一致な

Meaning

Not in harmony or keeping with the surroundings or other aspects.

Example

His casual outfit looked incongruent at the formal dinner.

彼のカジュアルな服装は正式なディナーで不一致に見えた。

C1 adjective ˈzɛləs

zealous

熱心な

Meaning

Having or showing great energy or enthusiasm in pursuit of a cause or objective; fervent.

Example

The zealous volunteers worked tirelessly for the cause.

熱心なボランティアはその目的のために疲れ知らずに働いた。

A2 interjection /hʌ/

huh

なんて言ったの?

Meaning

used to express confusion, surprise, or that you did not hear something

Example

Huh? What did you say?

は？なんて言ったの?

C1 adjective /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。

A1 verb /sɪŋ/

sing

歌う

Meaning

to make musical sounds with the voice

Example

She sings beautifully in the choir.

彼女は合唱団で美しく歌う

C2 noun /ˈæntɪˌtʃeɪmbər/

antechamber

待合室

Meaning

a small room serving as an entry to a larger one

Example

The guests waited in the antechamber before being admitted to the hall.

ゲストはホールに入る前に待合室で待っていました。

C1 noun /ˈkwɔːrəm/

quorum

定足数

Meaning

The minimum number of members needed to conduct official business in a meeting.

Example

The board meeting was postponed because there was no quorum.

クォーラムがなかったため、理事会の会議は延期されました。

C1 adjective /ˈhiːdləs/

heedless

無頓着

Meaning

showing a reckless lack of care or attention

Example

He drove with heedless disregard for the rules.

彼はルールを無視して運転した。

A2 noun /ˈtaɪ.ɡər/

Tiger

虎

Meaning

a very large solitary cat with a yellow-brown coat striped with black, native to the forests of Asia

Example

The tiger hunted silently through the jungle.

虎はジャングルを静かに歩いて狩りをしていた。

C2 verb /ˈsɪmpər/

simper

不自然に笑う

Meaning

to smile in a silly, self-conscious, or affected way

Example

She simpered at his compliment, clearly embarrassed.

彼女は彼の褒め言葉に不自然に笑い、明らかに恥ずかしそうだった。

B2 adjective /mɪsˈliːdɪŋ/

misleading

誤解を招く

Meaning

giving the wrong idea or impression

Example

The advertisement was misleading and gave false information.

その広告は誤解を招くもので、偽の情報を提供していました。

A2 noun /peɪn/

Pain

痛み; 体の苦しみや感情的な苦痛

Meaning

physical suffering or discomfort; mental or emotional distress

Example

The patient felt severe pain in his back.

患者は背中にひどい痛みを感じました。

B1 noun ɔːlˈtɜːrnətɪv

alternative

代替案

Meaning

(Of one or more things) available as another possibility or choice.

Example

Finding an alternative to plastic is essential.

プラスチックの代替品を見つけることは重要です。

C2 noun ˌpɜː.pɪˈtʃuː.ɪ.ti

perpetuity

永続性、永遠、継続性

Meaning

Permanence, eternity, continuity.

Example

The contract ensures payments in perpetuity.

契約は永続的な支払いを保証します。

C2 noun /dɪˈpɑːzɪtər/

depositor

預金者

Meaning

a person who places money in a bank or financial institution

Example

The bank provides insurance to protect depositors’ funds.

銀行は預金者の資金を保護するために保険を提供しています。

C1 verb /ˌriːəˈdʒʌst/

readjust

再調整

Meaning

To change or move something again in order to achieve a better fit, condition, or balance.

Example

He readjusted the chair to make it more comfortable.

彼は椅子をもっと快適にするために再調整しました。

A2 verb /ʌpˈset/

upset

困らせる

Meaning

to make someone worried, sad, or angry; to disturb

Example

The bad news upset everyone.

悪いニュースはみんなを upset した。

C2 adjective /ˈʌŋk.tʃu.əs/

unctuous

お世辞

Meaning

Excessively flattering or ingratiating; oily in texture.

Example

His unctuous tone made everyone uncomfortable.

彼のお世辞な口調は皆を不快にさせた。

B2 noun ɪnˈtɛɡrɪti

integrity

誠実

Meaning

The quality of being honest and having strong moral principles; moral uprightness.

Example

Teachers' integrity fosters a positive learning environment.

教師のインテグリティは、積極的な学習環境を促進します。

B1 noun /ˈneɪbərˌhʊd/

neighborhood

近所

Meaning

a district or area around or near a particular place

Example

I grew up in a quiet neighborhood.

私は静かな近所で育ちました。

B2 verb /breɪd/

braid

編み込み

Meaning

to weave together strands of hair or material

Example

She braided her hair before going to school.

彼女は学校に行く前に髪を編みました。

C1 noun /draɪ fɪʃ/

Dry fish

干物

Meaning

fish that has been preserved by drying in the sun or by other dehydration methods

Example

Dry fish is a popular preserved food in many coastal regions.

干物は多くの沿岸地域で人気のある保存食です。

C1 noun /rʌk/

Ruck

押し合い; 混雑した人々

Meaning

a situation where a crowd of people are pushing against each other; a disorderly crowd

Example

There was a ruck at the football match.

サッカーの試合で押し合いがありました。

B1 noun /ˈsɪɡ.nəl/

Signal

信号

Meaning

a gesture, action, or sound that conveys information or instruction

Example

The traffic signal turned red, so we stopped.

信号が赤に変わったので、私たちは止まりました。

B1 adjective /ˈɡreɪt.fəl/

Grateful

感謝している

Meaning

thankful; appreciative;

Example

I am grateful for your kindness and support.

あなたの親切とサポートに感謝しています。

C2 noun /ˈdʒɛtsəm/

jetsam

船から投げ捨てられ、岸に打ち寄せられた不要な物や品物

Meaning

Unwanted material or goods thrown overboard from a ship and washed ashore.

Example

The beach was littered with jetsam after the storm.

嵐の後、ビーチにはジェットサムが散乱していました。

C1 noun /ˈɪŋklɪŋ/

inkling

予感

Meaning

A slight idea, hint, or suspicion about something.

Example

She had an inkling that he was planning a surprise.

彼女は彼がサプライズを計画しているという予感を持っていた。

B1 noun /kræft/

craft

技術、工芸、手工芸

Meaning

an activity involving skill in making things by hand; a trade or occupation

Example

She has mastered the craft of pottery.

彼女は陶芸の技術を習得しています。

C1 verb /kənˈkɒkt/

concoct

作る、考案する

Meaning

to make something, especially food or a story, by mixing or inventing

Example

He concocted a story to explain his absence.

彼は自分の不在を説明するために話を作り上げました。

C2 noun /ɪˌnʌn.siˈeɪ.ʃən/

enunciation

発音, 明確な発音

Meaning

The act of saying or pronouncing words clearly and distinctly.

Example

His enunciation was clear during the presentation.

彼の発音はプレゼンテーション中に明確でした。

C2 noun /prəˈfʌn.dɪ.ti/

profundity

深遠さや洞察力

Meaning

Deep insight; great depth of knowledge or thought.

Example

The profundity of his words left a lasting impact.

彼の言葉の深遠さは、永続的な影響を残しました。

C1 adjective /trænsˈluːsənt/

translucent

半透明

Meaning

allowing light to pass through, but not clearly enough to see detailed images

Example

She placed the flower in a translucent vase.

彼女は花を半透明の花瓶に入れた。

C1 noun /ˈaɪ.wɪt.nəs/

Eyewitness

目撃者

Meaning

a person who has seen something happen and can give evidence about it

Example

The police interviewed several eyewitnesses to the accident.

警察は事故の目撃者にインタビューを行いました。

B2 noun /kriːk/

creek

小川

Meaning

a small stream or narrow river

Example

We went fishing by the creek near our house.

私たちは家の近くの小川で釣りをしました。

C1 adjective /ˈskwɒlɪd/

squalid

非常に汚い

Meaning

extremely dirty and unpleasant, often due to poverty or neglect

Example

He lived in a squalid room with broken furniture.

彼は壊れた家具のある汚い部屋に住んでいた。

C2 noun /fez/

Fez

フェズ

Meaning

a cone-shaped red hat with a tassel, traditionally worn by men in some Middle Eastern countries

Example

The traditional costume included a red fez with a black tassel.

伝統的な衣装には、黒い房付きの赤いフェズが含まれていました。

C1 noun /ˈprɒvənəns/

provenance

出所

Meaning

The origin or source of something.

Example

The museum verified the provenance of the ancient manuscript.

博物館は古代の写本の出所を確認しました。

C2 adjective /prəˈpɪʃəs/

propitious

好ましい

Meaning

giving or indicating a good chance of success; favorable

Example

The sunny weather was a propitious start to the picnic.

晴れた天気はピクニックにとって好ましい始まりでした。

C2 noun /əˈpɜːrtənəns/

appurtenance

付属物 / 付加部分

Meaning

an accessory or supplementary part of something

Example

The garage is an appurtenance of the main house.

ガレージはメインハウスの付属物です。

C1 adjective /bɪˈleɪtɪd/

belated

遅れた

Meaning

coming or happening later than expected or usual

Example

She sent me a belated birthday card.

彼女は遅れた誕生日カードを送ってくれた。

C1 noun /səˈvænə/

savanna

サバンナ（散在する木々がある草原）

Meaning

a grassy plain with scattered trees, typical of tropical and subtropical regions

Example

Giraffes browsed on acacia trees across the wide savanna.

キリンは広いサバンナでアカシアの木の葉を食べていました。

C1 adjective /ɪkˈskjuːzəbl/

excusable

許容可能な

Meaning

Able to be forgiven or justified.

Example

Her mistake was excusable given the circumstances.

彼女の間違いは状況を考慮すれば許容可能でした。

B1 noun ɪnˈtel.ɪ.dʒəns

intelligence

知能

Meaning

The ability to learn, understand, and think in a logical way about things

Example

Intelligence is key in AI development.

知能はAI開発の鍵です。

C1 noun /dɪn/

din

騒音

Meaning

a loud, unpleasant, and prolonged noise

Example

The din of traffic outside made it hard to concentrate.

外の交通の騒音が集中するのを困難にしていた。

C1 adjective /ˈlɪstləs/

listless

無気力

Meaning

lacking energy, enthusiasm, or interest

Example

She felt listless after working long hours without rest.

長時間休憩なしで働いた後、彼女は無気力に感じていた。

C1 adjective /dɪˈsɜːrnɪŋ/

discerning

鋭い

Meaning

having good judgment or insight; able to distinguish well

Example

He is a discerning reader who notices subtle details.

彼は鋭い読者で、微細な詳細に気づきます。

B2 noun əˈʃɔː.rəns

assurance

保証

Meaning

A positive declaration intended to give confidence; a promise.

Example

Assurance of quality is a priority for the council.

品質の保証は委員会の優先事項です。

A2 adverb /ˈslaɪtli/

slightly

少し

Meaning

to a small degree or extent

Example

The temperature has slightly increased today.

今日、温度は少し上昇しました。

C2 noun /ˈæntɪk/

antic

ユーモア

Meaning

a playful, funny, or silly act or gesture

Example

The children laughed at the clown’s antics.

子供たちはクラウンのユーモアに笑いました。

B2 adjective /dɪˈzɜːrtɪd/

deserted

人がいない

Meaning

Empty of people; abandoned.

Example

The village looked completely deserted after the storm.

嵐の後、その村は完全に人がいないように見えた。

B2 noun /ˈker.ə.siːn/

Kerosene

ケロシン

Meaning

a combustible hydrocarbon liquid widely used as a fuel in lamps and heating systems

Example

The old lamp burned kerosene to provide light during power outages.

古いランプは停電中に光を提供するためにケロシンを燃やしていました。

C2 noun /pəˈtiːnə/

patina

金属、石、または木材の表面に年齢または使用によって形成される薄い膜または光沢; また、表面的な外観

Meaning

a surface film or sheen on metal, stone, or wood due to age or use; also, a superficial appearance

Example

The bronze statue developed a green patina after years in the sea air.

海風に数年さらされた後、青銅の像には緑色のパティナが形成されました。

C2 noun əˌmæl.ɡəˈmeɪ.ʃən

amalgamation

融合, 合併, 統合

Meaning

The action, process, or result of combining or uniting.

Example

The amalgamation of AI and big data is transforming industries.

AIとビッグデータの融合は業界を変革しています。