B1 adverb /ˈleɪt.li/

Lately

Utensils

食器

Meaning

tools or implements used for cooking, eating, or serving food

Example

Please wash all the cooking utensils after preparing dinner.

ディナーを準備した後、すべての料理用具を洗ってください。

B1 adverb /səkˈsɛsfəli/

successfully

成功裏に

Meaning

in a way that achieves a desired result

Example

She passed the exam successfully after weeks of studying.

彼女は数週間の勉強の後、試験に成功裏に合格しました。

B1 adverb /ˈfriːkwəntli/

Frequently

頻繁に; 定期的に; 多くの回数

Meaning

often; regularly; many times

Example

She frequently visits her grandmother on weekends.

彼女は週末に頻繁に祖母を訪れます。

B1 noun /stoʊv/

Stove

ストーブ

Meaning

a kitchen appliance used for cooking food by applying heat

Example

She cooked dinner on the gas stove.

彼女はガスストーブで夕食を作った。

B1 noun /weɪst/

Waist

腰

Meaning

the part of the human body below the ribs and above the hips

Example

She tied a belt around her waist.

彼女は腰にベルトを巻きました。

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 verb /əˈrɛst/

arrest

逮捕する

Meaning

to catch and hold by legal authority; to stop suddenly

Example

The police will arrest the suspect tomorrow.

警察は明日容疑者を逮捕する予定です。

B1 verb /ˈɛstɪˌmeɪt/

estimate

見積もる

Meaning

To roughly calculate or judge the value, number, quantity, or extent of something.

Example

The engineer estimated the cost of the project at $5 million.

エンジニアはプロジェクトのコストを500万ドルと見積もりました。

B1 noun /ˈdʒʌm.pər/

Jumper

セーター;

Meaning

a knitted garment worn on the upper body; a person or animal that jumps

Example

She wore a warm woolen jumper during the cold winter evening.

彼女は寒い冬の夜に暖かいウールのジャンパーを着ていました。

B1 verb /ˈkɒnsəntreɪt/

concentrate

集中する

Meaning

to focus all one's attention or mental effort on a particular object or activity

Example

She tried to concentrate on her studies despite the noise.

騒音にもかかわらず、彼女は勉強に集中しようとした。

B1 noun /brif/

Brief

簡潔な; 短い

Meaning

a concise statement of the facts; a set of instructions given to a person about a job or task

Example

The lawyer received a detailed brief about the upcoming court case.

弁護士は次の裁判についての詳細なブリーフを受け取った。

B1 adjective /kəmˈpetətɪv/

competitive

競争的

Meaning

relating to or characterized by competition; having a strong desire to win or be more successful

Example

She has a competitive spirit that drives her to excel.

彼女は競争心にあふれ、それが彼女を卓越に向かわせる。

B1 verb /kəˈmjuː.nɪ.keɪt/

communicate

Meaning

to share or exchange information, ideas, or feelings

Example

They used gestures to communicate across the noisy room.

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。

B1 adjective, adverb /ˈoʊvərɔːl/

overall

全体的に

Meaning

in general or as a whole

Example

Overall, the project has been successful.

全体的に、プロジェクトは成功しました。

B1 noun ɪmˈplɔɪmənt

employment

雇用

Meaning

The condition of having paid work; the action of giving work to someone.

Example

Employment was limited to Urdu speakers.

雇用はウルドゥ語を話す人々に限定されていました。

B1 adjective /ˈsɒlɪd/

solid

固体

Meaning

firm and stable in shape; not liquid or fluid

Example

The ground was solid underfoot.

地面は足元で固かった。

B1 noun /ˈsɛtʌp/

setup

設置

Meaning

an arrangement of things or the way in which something is organized or prepared

Example

The setup of the event took hours to complete.

イベントのセットアップには数時間かかりました。

B1 noun /bʌntʃ/

Bunch

束; 房; 一束

Meaning

a number of things of the same type fastened together or occurring close together

Example

She picked a bunch of flowers from the garden for her mother.

彼女は母親のために庭から花束を摘んできました。

B1 noun /ˈiː.tɪŋ ˈhæb.ɪts/

eating habits

食習慣

Meaning

A person's usual pattern and preferences in food consumption.

Example

Developing good eating habits leads to better health.

良い食習慣を身につけることは、健康に良い影響を与える。

B1 noun /dɪˈsɪʒənˌmeɪkɪŋ/

decision-making

意思決定

Meaning

the process of making decisions, especially important or business-related decisions

Example

The CEO's decision-making was crucial for the success of the company.

CEOの意思決定は、会社の成功にとって重要でした。

B1 noun əˈses.mənt

assessment

評価

Meaning

The evaluation or estimation of the nature, quality, or ability of someone or something.

Example

The assessment process ensures fairness.

評価プロセスは公平性を確保します。

B1 verb /rɪˈtɜrnɪŋ/

returning

戻る

Meaning

Coming or going back to a place or person.

Example

The group is returning to the port on December 25th.

グループは12月25日に港に戻ります。

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 adjective /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。

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 noun /ˈhʌntər/

hunter

ハンター

Meaning

a person or animal that hunts animals for food or sport

Example

The hunter tracked the deer through the forest.

ハンターは森を通って鹿を追跡しました。

B1 adjective /juːˈnaɪtɪd/

United

団結した; 一緒に; 同意した

Meaning

joined together for a common purpose; in agreement

Example

The team was united in their goal to win.

チームは勝利を目指して団結していた。

B1 noun /weɪdʒ/

Wage

賃金; 給料;

Meaning

money paid to someone for work, especially for work done by the hour or day

Example

The company increased the minimum wage for all workers.

会社はすべての労働者の最低賃金を引き上げました。

B1 verb /θrɪl/

Thrill

スリルを与える

Meaning

to cause someone to feel very excited and pleased

Example

The roller coaster ride thrills adventure seekers.

ローラーコースターのライドは冒険を求める人々をスリルさせます。

B1 verb /tɔs/

toss

軽く投げる

Meaning

To throw something lightly or casually; to move or turn suddenly.

Example

He tossed the keys onto the table.

彼は鍵をテーブルに投げた。

B1 noun rɪˈflɛkʃən

reflection

反射

Meaning

Serious thought or consideration about something.

Example

The reflection of the past filled his heart with sadness.

過去の反射が彼の心を悲しみに満たしました。

B1 adjective /ˈprɪn.sə.pəl/

Principal

主要な; 最も重要な; 主な; 校長

Meaning

main; primary; most important; chief

Example

The principal reason for the meeting was to discuss the budget.

会議の主要な理由は予算について議論することでした。

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 noun /ˈɛər.kræft/

aircraft

航空機

Meaning

A vehicle, such as an airplane or helicopter, that can fly in the air.

Example

The military aircraft flew over the city.

軍用機が街の上を飛びました。

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。

B1 verb /əˈsɛs/

assess

評価する

Meaning

to evaluate or estimate the nature, ability, or quality of something

Example

The teacher assessed the students' progress.

教師は学生の進捗を評価しました。

B1 noun ˌkɒn.səˈveɪ.ʃən

conservation

保存

Meaning

The protection of plants and animals, natural areas, and interesting and important structures and buildings, especially from the damaging effects of human activity.

Example

Conservation of forests is crucial for climate stability.

森林の保護は気候の安定に不可欠です。

B1 adjective /ˌstreɪt ˈfɔːr.wərd/

Straight forward

率直で明確; 複雑ではない; 理解しやすい

Meaning

honest and open; not complicated; easy to understand

Example

His explanation was very straightforward and easy to follow.

彼の説明はとても率直で、簡単に理解できました。

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 adjective /ˈkʌtɪŋ/

cutting

鋭い

Meaning

sharp or severe, often used to describe remarks or actions

Example

Her cutting remarks made everyone feel uncomfortable.

彼女の鋭いコメントはみんなを不快にさせた。

B1 noun /ˌmɪl.jəˈneər/

Millionaire

ミリオネア

Meaning

A person whose wealth equals or exceeds one million units of currency

Example

He became a millionaire through smart investments and hard work.

彼は賢い投資と努力のおかげでミリオネアになった。

B1 adjective ˈkruː.ʃəl

crucial

重要な

Meaning

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

Example

Fault-tolerance is crucial for reliability.

フェイルオーバーは信頼性にとって重要です。

B1 noun /ˈkæp.ɪ.təl/

Capital

首都; 資本; 財産

Meaning

the most important city or town of a country or region; wealth in the form of money or assets

Example

Paris is the capital of France and also a major financial capital.

パリはフランスの首都であり、また主要な金融の中心地でもあります。

B1 verb /əˈmjuːz/

amuse

楽しませる

Meaning

to entertain or make someone laugh or smile; to occupy pleasantly

Example

The clown amused the children at the party.

道化師はパーティーで子供たちを楽しませた。

B1 noun /ˈwɪtnəs/

Witness

証人

Meaning

a person who sees an event, typically a crime or accident; someone who gives evidence in a court of law

Example

The witness testified in court yesterday.

証人は昨日法廷で証言しました。

B1 noun /trænzˈleɪʃən/

translation

翻訳

Meaning

the process of converting text or speech from one language into another

Example

She completed the translation of the book within two months.

彼女は2ヶ月でその本の翻訳を終えました。

B1 verb /peɪst/

paste

貼る

Meaning

to stick something onto a surface using glue or adhesive

Example

I paste the picture into my scrapbook.

私は写真をスクラップブックに貼ります。

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 noun /ˈkɒnflɪkt/

conflict

対立

Meaning

A serious disagreement or argument, often a prolonged one.

Example

The two countries are trying to resolve the conflict through negotiations.

二国は交渉を通じて対立を解決しようとしています。

B1 noun /pərˈfɔːrmər/

performer

パフォーマー

Meaning

a person who entertains an audience by acting, singing, dancing, or playing music

Example

The performer received a standing ovation for her song.

パフォーマーは彼女の歌のためにスタンディングオベーションを受けました。

B1 noun /tæŋk/

Tank

戦車

Meaning

a heavily armored fighting vehicle moving on a continuous track

Example

The tank rolled through the battlefield with powerful armor.

戦車は強力な装甲を備えて戦場を進んだ。

B1 noun ˈsaɪləns

silence

静けさ

Meaning

Complete absence of sound; quietness.

Example

Silence filled the air near the graves.

墓の近くの空気は静けさで満ちていた。

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 adjective /dʌl/

Dull

退屈な; つまらない; 無気力な; 愚かな;

Meaning

lacking interest or excitement; not bright; lacking intelligence; tedious

Example

The lecture was very dull and boring.

その講義はとても退屈で退屈でした。

B1 noun /poʊl/

pole

柱

Meaning

a long, slender, vertical object or structure, typically made of wood, metal, or another material

Example

They placed the flag on top of the pole.

彼らは旗をポールの上に置きました。

B1 noun ˈsɛʃənz

sessions

セッション, 会議, 時間帯

Meaning

A meeting of an official body, especially a court of law, to conduct its business; a period devoted to a particular activity.

Example

The sessions lasted for three hours.

セッションは3時間続きました。

B1 verb /sɪŋk/

sink

沈む

Meaning

to go down below the surface; to descend

Example

The ship sinks in the deep ocean.

船は深い海に沈みます。

B1 noun /əˈsɛmbli/

assembly

集会

Meaning

a group of people gathered together for a common purpose or the act of putting parts together to form something

Example

The school held an assembly to discuss the new rules.

学校は新しい規則について話し合うために集会を開きました。

B1 noun /sɛks/

sex

性別

Meaning

the biological distinction between male and female; sexual activity

Example

He was asked about his sex at the doctor's office.

彼は医者のオフィスで自分の性別について尋ねられました。

B1 noun, verb /ˈseɪ.lɪŋ/

sailing

帆走

Meaning

The act of traveling in a boat or ship using sails; the sport or activity of navigating a boat with sails.

Example

We went sailing on the lake during the summer.

私たちは夏に湖で帆走をしました。

B1 noun /træp/

Trap

罠

Meaning

a device or enclosure designed to catch and retain animals, or a situation from which it is difficult to escape

Example

The mouse was caught in the trap overnight.

ネズミは一晩中トラップにかかっていました。

B1 adverb /əˈperəntli/

Apparently

明らかに;

Meaning

seemingly; as far as one knows or can see; clearly; evidently

Example

Apparently, the meeting has been postponed to next week.

明らかに、会議は来週に延期されたようです。

B1 noun sɪˈlek.ʃən

selection

選択

Meaning

The action or fact of carefully choosing someone or something as being the best or most suitable.

Example

The selection process is based on merit.

選考プロセスは実力に基づいています。

B1 verb /ˈkælkjəˌleɪt/

calculate

計算する

Meaning

to determine by mathematical computation; to estimate

Example

I need to calculate the total cost.

総費用を計算する必要があります。

B1 noun /ˈsɜr.fɪs/

Surface

表面; 上層

Meaning

the outside part or uppermost layer of something

Example

The submarine emerged to the surface of the ocean.

潜水艦は海面に浮かび上がった。

B1 verb /əˈfɛkt/

affect

影響する

Meaning

to influence or make a difference to something

Example

The weather can greatly affect our mood.

天気は私たちの気分に大きな影響を与えることがある。

B1 noun, verb /ˈbʊli/

bully

いじめっ子 / 加害者

Meaning

A person who habitually seeks to harm or intimidate those weaker; to intimidate or mistreat someone weaker.

Example

The teacher stopped the older boy from trying to bully his classmates.

先生は年上の男の子がクラスメートをいじめるのを止めました。

B1 noun, verb /paʊnd/

pound

ポンド

Meaning

a unit of weight equal to 16 ounces or a unit of currency

Example

The price of the book is five pounds.

その本の価格は5ポンドです。

B1 noun /vaɪəˈlɪn/

Violin

ヴァイオリン

Meaning

a musical instrument with four strings that is played with a bow

Example

She plays the violin beautifully in the orchestra.

彼女はオーケストラで美しくヴァイオリンを弾きます。

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 /meɪt/

mate

友達, 相棒

Meaning

a friend or companion; a partner in marriage or reproduction

Example

He went fishing with his old school mate.

彼は古い学校の友達と釣りに行きました。

B1 verb /kəmˈbaɪn/

combine

結合する

Meaning

To bring two or more things together to form a single unit.

Example

They decided to combine their resources for the project.

彼らはプロジェクトのためにリソースを結合することに決めました。

B1 adjective /pleɪn/

plain

簡単な

Meaning

simple or clear, without decoration or complexity

Example

She wore a plain white dress to the ceremony.

彼女は式典にシンプルな白いドレスを着ていました。

B1 noun /ˈsʌb.mə.riːn/

Sub-marine

潜水艦

Meaning

a warship with a streamlined hull designed to operate completely submerged in the sea

Example

The submarine dived deep into the ocean to avoid detection.

潜水艦は海中深く潜水して、発見を避けました。

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, verb (past participle of wear) /wɔːrn/

worn

擦り切れた

Meaning

damaged, weakened, or deteriorated from use or age

Example

His shoes were old and worn.

彼の靴は古くて擦り切れていた。

B1 adjective /ɪmˈpeɪʃənt/

impatient

イライラ

Meaning

Not able to wait calmly; restless and eager for something to happen.

Example

She grew impatient while waiting in the long queue.

彼女は長い列で待っている間にイライラしてきた。

B1 adjective /fɪkst/

fixed

固定された, 安定した

Meaning

firmly in place; not changing or movable

Example

The schedule for the meeting is fixed for Monday morning.

会議のスケジュールは月曜日の朝に固定されています。

B1 noun /ˈfɔːr.mæt/

Format

フォーマット

Meaning

the way in which something is arranged or set out; the shape, size, and presentation of a book or document

Example

Please submit your report in PDF format by the end of the week.

週末までにPDFフォーマットで報告書を提出してください。

B1 noun /ˈɑːrtwɜːrk/

artwork

アート作品

Meaning

a piece of art, such as a painting, sculpture, or drawing

Example

The gallery displayed an impressive artwork by a local artist.

ギャラリーは地元のアーティストによる印象的なアート作品を展示しました。

B1 noun /ˈsɜːrkəmstæns/

circumstance

状況

Meaning

a fact or condition connected with an event or action

Example

She handled the difficult circumstances bravely.

彼女は困難な状況に勇敢に対処しました。

B1 noun ɪnˈvestmənt

investment

投資

Meaning

The action or process of investing money for profit or material result.

Example

Investment in waste management infrastructure is essential.

廃棄物管理インフラへの投資は不可欠です。

B1 noun /əˌkɒməˈdeɪʃən/

Accommodation

宿泊施設

Meaning

a room, group of rooms, or building in which someone may live or stay

Example

The hotel provides comfortable accommodation for tourists.

ホテルは観光客のために快適な宿泊施設を提供します。

B1 noun ˈplæt.fɔːrmz

platforms

プラットフォーム、ソフトウェアまたはハードウェア環境

Meaning

Computing environments where software applications can be developed and run.

Example

Different platforms offer diverse digital solutions.

さまざまなプラットフォームが多様なデジタルソリューションを提供しています。

B1 adjective /peɪl/

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 noun ˈiːˌkɒm.ɜːrs

e-commerce

電子商取引

Meaning

The process of buying and selling goods or services through the internet.

Example

E-commerce has revolutionized the way people shop.

電子商取引は人々の買い物方法を革命的に変えました。

B1 noun /ˈæksɛnt/

accent

アクセント

Meaning

a distinctive way of pronouncing a language, especially one associated with a particular country or region

Example

She spoke English with a strong French accent.

彼女は強いフランス語のアクセントで英語を話しました。

B1 noun /ˌɡrædʒ.uˈeɪ.ʃən/

graduation

Meaning

the act of receiving a degree or diploma after completing a course of study

Example

Her parents attended her graduation ceremony with pride.

B1 noun /ˈboʊ.nəs/

Bonus

ボーナス

Meaning

an amount of money added to wages on a seasonal basis, especially as a reward for good performance

Example

She received a year-end bonus for her excellent work performance.

彼女は優れた仕事のパフォーマンスに対する年末ボーナスを受け取った。

B1 noun /ˈær.əb/

arab

Meaning

a person belonging to the Semitic people of the Middle East and North Africa

Example

He is an Arab living in Dubai.

B1 noun /ˈæs.pekt/

aspect

側面

Meaning

A particular part, feature, or view of something.

Example

One important aspect of health is regular exercise.

健康の重要な側面は定期的な運動です。

B1 verb /ɪmˈplɔɪ/

employ

雇う

Meaning

to hire someone to do a job; to use something effectively

Example

The company plans to employ more engineers next year.

その会社は来年、もっと多くのエンジニアを雇う予定です。

B1 adjective /ˈsʌm.wʌt/

Somewhat

やや; 少し; ほどほど

Meaning

to some extent; rather; moderately

Example

The movie was somewhat interesting but not great.

その映画は少し面白かったが、すごくはなかった。

B1 noun /ˌsɪvɪlaɪˈzeɪʃən/

civilization

文明

Meaning

the stage of human social and cultural development and organization considered most advanced

Example

Ancient Egypt is known for its remarkable civilization.

古代エジプトはその優れた文明で知られています。

B1 noun kəˈmɪt.mənts

commitments

約束

Meaning

Formal pledges or promises to do something, especially in terms of obligations or agreements.

Example

Global commitments to renewable energy are increasing.

再生可能エネルギーに対する世界的な約束が増加しています。

B1 noun /per/

Pear

梨

Meaning

a sweet juicy fruit with a rounded shape that is wider at the bottom than the top

Example

She enjoyed a fresh pear from the orchard.

彼女は果樹園から新鮮な梨を楽しみました。

B1 adjective /ˈdʒɛnərəs/

generous

寛大

Meaning

willing to give or share more than is necessary; kind and giving

Example

She is very generous with her time and money.

彼女は時間とお金にとても寛大です。

B1 adjective /ˈfæʃənəbəl/

fashionable

流行の

Meaning

Following the latest styles or trends in clothing, behavior, or ideas

Example

She always wears fashionable clothes to every party.

彼女は毎回のパーティーで常にファッショナブルな服を着ています。

B1 noun /ˈpælɪs/

palace

宮殿

Meaning

a large and impressive building that is the official home of a king, queen, or other ruler

Example

The royal family lives in a magnificent palace.

王室は素晴らしい宮殿に住んでいます。

B1 adjective /ˈɛstɪmeɪtɪd/

estimated

見積もりの

Meaning

roughly calculated or judged; an approximate value or amount

Example

The estimated cost of the project is five million dollars.

そのプロジェクトの見積もりコストは500万ドルです。

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 adjective /ˈmɑːrvələs/

marvelous

素晴らしい

Meaning

Causing great wonder or delight; extraordinary.

Example

She gave a marvelous performance on stage.

彼女はステージで素晴らしいパフォーマンスを披露しました。

B1 noun /pɑːm/

Palm

ヤシの木

Meaning

a tropical tree with fan-shaped leaves; fruit of the palm tree

Example

The palm tree produces sweet fruit that we enjoy eating.

ヤシの木は私たちが食べるのが好きな甘い果物を生産します。

B1 noun, verb /ˈmɒnɪtər/

monitor

モニター、監視する

Meaning

to observe and check the progress or quality of something; also a device that displays information

Example

The teacher monitors the students during the exam.

先生は試験中に生徒を監視します。

B1 noun /kræb/

Crab

カニ

Meaning

a crustacean with a broad carapace, stalked eyes, and five pairs of legs, the first pair of which are modified as pincers

Example

The crab scuttled sideways across the sand.

カニは砂の上を横向きに這って行った。

B1 noun /pəˈlɪtɪʃən/

politician

政治家

Meaning

a person who is involved in politics, especially as a profession

Example

The politician promised to improve the economy.

政治家は経済改善を約束しました。

B1 noun /ˈkɒntɛkst/

context

文脈

Meaning

the circumstances or background relevant to an event, statement, or idea

Example

To understand the quote, you need to know the context in which it was said.

引用を理解するには、それが言われた文脈を知っている必要があります。

B1 adjective /ˈdɛdɪˌkeɪtɪd/

dedicated

献身的な

Meaning

devoted to a cause, task, or purpose

Example

She is a dedicated teacher who goes above and beyond for her students.

彼女は生徒のために上を行き、限界を超えていく献身的な教師です。

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。

B1 verb /ɪnˈvɛnt/

invent

発明する

Meaning

to create or design something that has not existed before

Example

Thomas Edison invented the electric bulb.

トーマス・エジソンは電球を発明しました。

B1 adjective ˈkɒmplɛks

complex

複雑

Meaning

Having many interrelated parts or factors; complicated.

Example

The relationship between poverty and education is complex.

貧困と教育の関係は複雑です。

B1 noun /ˈmæɡnət/

magnet

磁石

Meaning

An object that produces a magnetic field and attracts metals like iron.

Example

The magnet held the paper to the fridge door.

磁石は紙を冷蔵庫のドアに引き寄せました。

B1 noun /mæsk/

Mask

マスク

Meaning

covering for the face or head; disguise or protection

Example

She wore a mask to protect herself from dust.

彼女はほこりから自分を守るためにマスクをしていました。

B1 noun /ˈlæftər/

laughter

笑い

Meaning

the act or sound of laughing

Example

The room was filled with laughter.

部屋は笑いで満ちていた。

B1 adjective /əˈbiː.di.ənt/

Obedient

従順な

Meaning

willing to comply with orders or instructions; submissive

Example

The obedient student always follows the teacher's instructions.

従順な生徒はいつも先生の指示に従う。

B1 adverb; adjective /ˈkaɪndli/

kindly

親切に

Meaning

in a kind or gentle manner; showing kindness or goodwill

Example

She kindly helped the old man cross the street.

彼女は親切に老人が道を渡るのを手伝った。

B1 noun /muːd/

Mood

気分; ムード;

Meaning

a temporary state of mind or feeling; atmosphere

Example

She was in a good mood after receiving the news.

彼女はニュースを受け取った後、良いムードだった。

B1 verb /rɪˈkʌvər/

recover

回復する

Meaning

To return to a normal state of health, mind, or strength; to regain or save something.

Example

The world is struggling to recover from the pandemic.

世界はパンデミックから回復しようとしています。

B1 noun /kənˌɡrætʃəˈleɪʃən/

congratulation

祝賀

Meaning

an expression of praise or joy for someone’s achievement or good fortune

Example

She sent a congratulation to her friend on winning the award.

彼女は受賞した友人に祝賀を送った。