A2 adjective /ˈleɪtɪst/

latest

faze

動揺させる

Meaning

to disturb or disconcert someone; to cause to feel unsettled

Example

She was not fazed by the unexpected question.

予期しない質問で動じなかった。

C1 verb /ˈpɜːrsɪkjuːt/

persecute

幸福

Meaning

to treat someone cruelly or unfairly, especially because of their religion, race, or beliefs

Example

Many people were persecuted for their faith during that time.

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 verb /əkˈnɒlɪdʒ/

acknowledge

認める

Meaning

to accept or admit the existence or truth of something; to recognize

Example

She acknowledged her mistake and apologized.

彼女は自分のミスを認め、謝罪した。

C1 noun /prɪˈdɒmɪnəns/

predominance

優越性

Meaning

The state of being greater in number, strength, or importance.

Example

The predominance of online shopping has changed retail forever.

オンラインショッピングの優越性が小売業を永遠に変えました。

C1 adjective /ˈfɛrəl/

feral

野生の

Meaning

existing in a wild or untamed state; not domesticated

Example

The feral cat roamed the streets at night.

その野良猫は夜に街を歩き回っていた。

C2 adjective /pjuːˈtrɛsənt/

putrescent

腐敗した

Meaning

undergoing the process of decay; rotting

Example

The putrescent odor made everyone leave the room.

腐敗した臭いでみんな部屋を出て行った。

B2 noun ˈme.trɪks

metrics

メトリクス

Meaning

A system or standard of measurement; a set of numbers that give information about a particular process or activity.

Example

Metrics are crucial for evaluating performance.

メトリクスはパフォーマンスを評価するために重要です。

C1 noun /ˈæk.jʊ.mən/

acumen

鋭さ

Meaning

The ability to make good judgments and quick decisions; keenness and depth of perception.

Example

His business acumen helped the company grow rapidly.

彼のビジネス鋭さは会社の急成長を助けた。

A2 verb /əˈlaʊ/

allow

許可する

Meaning

to give permission for something to happen or someone to do something

Example

The teacher did not allow phones in class.

先生はクラスで電話を許可しませんでした。

C2 noun /ˈpjuːdʒɪlɪzəm/

pugilism

ボクシング

Meaning

The practice or sport of boxing.

Example

He studied the art of pugilism in his youth.

彼は若い頃、ボクシングの技術を学びました。

B1 noun ɡreɪt wɔːl əv ˈtʃaɪ.nə

Great Wall of China

万里の長城

Meaning

A massive ancient fortification system in China, built to protect against invasions and considered one of the most famous landmarks in the world.

Example

The Great Wall of China is one of the most famous landmarks in the world.

万里の長城は世界で最も有名なランドマークの一つです。

B2 noun /səbˈmɪʃən/

submission

提出, 服従

Meaning

the act of yielding to authority or presenting something for consideration

Example

Her submission of the report was appreciated by the manager.

彼女の報告書の提出は、マネージャーに評価されました。

C2 verb /ɪnˈtɜːr/

inter

埋葬する

Meaning

To bury a dead body in the ground.

Example

They decided to inter the soldier with full honors.

彼らは兵士を全ての名誉を持って埋葬することに決めた。

C1 adjective /ˌʌn.əˈdʌl.tə.reɪ.tɪd/

Unadulterated

純粋

Meaning

not mixed or diluted with any different or extra elements; pure

Example

She felt unadulterated joy when she heard the news.

彼女はそのニュースを聞いたとき、純粋な喜びを感じました。

B1 adjective ɪnˈdʌs.tri.əl

industrial

工業的な

Meaning

Relating to or characterized by industry.

Example

Industrial sectors boost exports.

工業部門は輸出を促進する。

C1 noun/verb /brʊk/

brook

小川 / 容認する

Meaning

As a noun: a small natural stream; As a verb: to tolerate or endure something

Example

The village was built near a clear brook.

その村は清らかな小川の近くに建てられました。

B1 verb /ˈveri/

vary

変わる

Meaning

to change or differ; to make different

Example

The weather conditions vary throughout the day.

天気の状況は一日中変動します。

C1 noun /ˈkuːdɒs/

kudos

賛辞

Meaning

Praise and honor received for an achievement.

Example

She received kudos for her excellent performance.

彼女は素晴らしいパフォーマンスで賛辞を受けた。

C2 verb /ˈstjuːpɪˌfaɪ/

stupefy

驚かす

Meaning

to make someone unable to think clearly, usually because of surprise or shock

Example

The magician's tricks stupefied the audience.

マジシャンのトリックは観客を驚かせた。

C2 noun /ˈfɪlɪɡri/

filigree

繊細な装飾細工、通常は金または銀で作られた

Meaning

delicate ornamental work of fine wire, usually of gold or silver

Example

The necklace was decorated with intricate gold filigree.

ネックレスは複雑な金のフィリグリーで飾られていました。

C2 noun /ˈaʊtˌrɪɡər/

outrigger

安定構造

Meaning

a projecting structure on a boat, used for stability, or a boat fitted with such support

Example

The fisherman paddled his outrigger canoe across the lagoon.

漁師はアウトリガー付きのカヌーをラグーンを越えて漕ぎました。

B2 noun ˈbaɪ.əs

bias

偏見, バイアス

Meaning

Prejudice in favor of or against one thing, person, or group compared with another, usually in a way considered to be unfair.

Example

The judge must remain free from bias.

裁判官はバイアスなしでいなければならない。

A2 noun /ˈkæs.əl/

Castle

城; 宮殿;

Meaning

a large fortified building or set of buildings; a fortress

Example

The medieval castle stood majestically on top of the hill.

中世の城は丘の頂上に堂々と立っていました。

C1 noun /ɪnˈɛk.wɪ.ti/

inequity

不平等

Meaning

Lack of fairness or justice; unequal distribution or treatment.

Example

Social inequity continues to be a global issue.

社会的不平等は依然としてグローバルな問題です。

C1 noun /ˈθɪk.ɪt/

Thicket

茂み; 低木の成長

Meaning

a dense group of bushes or trees; a thick growth of shrubs

Example

The rabbit disappeared into the thicket.

ウサギは茂みに消えました。

C1 adjective /ˈrɛtroʊˌɡreɪd/

retrograde

後退的

Meaning

moving backward or returning to a worse condition

Example

The policy was seen as a retrograde step for human rights.

その政策は人権に対する後退的な一歩と見なされた。

B2 noun, verb /dɪˈfɔːlt/

default

デフォルト

Meaning

failure to fulfill an obligation, especially to repay a loan

Example

The company defaulted on its loan payments.

会社はローンの支払いでデフォルトしました。

C1 noun /ˌkɒk.əˈtuː/

Cockatoo

コカトゥ

Meaning

a large parrot with a prominent crest that can be raised or lowered

Example

The white cockatoo raised its beautiful crest.

白いコカトゥは美しい冠羽を上げました。

C1 adjective /ˈlæk.tɪk/

lactic

乳または乳酸に関連する

Meaning

Relating to milk or lactic acid.

Example

Intense exercise can lead to a buildup of lactic acid in the muscles.

激しい運動は筋肉に乳酸が蓄積される原因となることがあります。

B2 adjective /əˈbrʌpt/

abrupt

突然

Meaning

Sudden or unexpected, often without warning.

Example

The car came to an abrupt stop in the middle of the road.

車は道路の中央で急停車しました。

C2 noun /ˌɪn.ɪˈbraɪ.ə.ti/

inebriety

酩酊

Meaning

the state of being drunk or intoxicated

Example

His frequent inebriety led to the loss of his job.

彼の頻繁な酩酊は仕事を失う原因となった。

C1 noun /ɪkˈstrɛmɪti/

extremity

極限

Meaning

The farthest point or limit of something; a severe or extreme condition.

Example

He was pushed to the extremity of his patience.

彼は忍耐の極限まで追いやられた。

B2 adverb /pəˈlɪtɪkəli/

politically

政治的に

Meaning

in a way that relates to politics or government

Example

The country is politically divided between two major parties.

その国は二つの主要な政党の間で政治的に分裂しています。

B2 verb /ˌdɪsɪnˈfɛkt/

disinfect

消毒する

Meaning

to clean something thoroughly to destroy bacteria or viruses

Example

The nurse disinfected the wound before applying a bandage.

看護師は包帯を巻く前に傷を消毒しました。

B2 noun /ˌriː.əˈʃʊr.əns/

Reassurance

安心

Meaning

comfort or confidence given to someone to remove their fears or doubts

Example

She needed reassurance that everything would be okay.

彼女はすべてがうまくいくことを確認するために安心が必要でした。

C1 noun /ˈtwɪstər/

twister

竜巻

Meaning

A tornado or something that twists; also refers to a challenging tongue twister.

Example

The twister destroyed several houses in the village.

竜巻は村のいくつかの家を破壊しました。

C1 adjective/verb /ˈbæntərɪŋ/

bantering

冗談を言う

Meaning

characterized by good-humored teasing or joking

Example

They had a bantering conversation at the café.

彼らはカフェで冗談交じりの会話をしていた。

B2 verb /ɪnˈteɪl/

entail

Meaning

to involve something as a necessary or inevitable part or consequence

Example

The job will entail a lot of travel across the country.

A2 noun /ɪˈkɒn.ə.mi/

economy

経済

Meaning

The wealth and resources of a country or region.

Example

A stable economy is essential for national growth.

安定した経済は国家の成長に不可欠です。

C2 noun /ˈbrɒŋkəs/

bronchus

気管支

Meaning

either of the two main branches of the trachea that lead directly into the lungs

Example

The left bronchus carries air into the left lung.

左気管支は左肺に空気を運びます。

B2 noun /ˈseɪf.ɡɑːrd/

Safeguard

保護措置

Meaning

measure or action designed to protect someone or something

Example

New safeguards were implemented to prevent data breaches.

データ漏洩を防ぐために新しい保護措置が実施されました。

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。

B2 verb /bɪˈwɛər/

beware

気をつける

Meaning

to be cautious or alert about a potential danger or problem

Example

Beware of the dog near the gate.

ゲート近くの犬に気をつけてください。

B1 noun /nɛt/

net

網

Meaning

a piece of material made of threads or ropes woven together, used to catch or hold things

Example

The fisherman cast his net into the sea.

漁師は網を海に投げた。

B2 noun /sɪnˈserɪti/

Sincerity

誠実さ

Meaning

the quality of being free from pretense or deceit; honesty

Example

His sincerity in apologizing was evident to everyone.

彼の謝罪の真摯さは、すべての人に明らかだった。

C2 adjective /ˌsuːpərˈnuːmərɛri/

supernumerary

余分な

Meaning

Exceeding the usual number; extra or unnecessary.

Example

The play included several supernumerary actors to fill the background scenes.

その劇は背景のシーンを埋めるためにいくつかの余分な俳優を含んでいました。

C2 noun /ˈlɪŋ.ɡwə/

lingua

言語

Meaning

A language, especially one used for communication among people.

Example

English has become a global lingua for business and science.

英語はビジネスと科学のためのグローバルな言語となっています。

C1 noun /aɪ/

aye

賛成

Meaning

an affirmative vote or expression of agreement

Example

The committee voted aye on the proposal.

委員会は提案に賛成票を投じました。

B2 noun /ˈfɔːrəm/

forum

フォーラム

Meaning

A place, meeting, or medium where ideas and views can be exchanged.

Example

The online forum allows people to discuss a wide range of topics.

オンラインフォーラムでは、人々がさまざまなトピックについて議論することができます。

A1 adjective /ˈhʌŋɡri/

Hungry

お腹がすいている

Meaning

feeling the need for food; having a strong desire or craving

Example

I am very hungry after working all day.

一日中働いた後でとてもお腹がすいています。

C2 verb /ˈbaɪfərˌkeɪt/

bifurcate

二つに分かれる

Meaning

to divide into two branches or parts

Example

The road bifurcates into two separate paths at the hill.

その道路は丘の上で2つの分かれ道に分かれます。

B2 noun ˈɡaɪd.laɪnz

guidelines

ガイドライン

Meaning

Rules or instructions that are given by an official organization telling you how to do something

Example

Guidelines for AI usage are essential.

AIの使用に関するガイドラインは必須です。

C2 noun /ˈkruːɪt/

cruet

小さな容器

Meaning

a small container, especially for salt, pepper, oil, or vinegar, used at a dining table

Example

She filled the cruet with olive oil for the salad.

彼女はサラダのためにオリーブオイルでクルエットを満たしました。

B2 verb ˈɪmplɪment

implement

実施する

Meaning

To put a decision or plan into effect; to execute or apply.

Example

Implementing educational policies is essential for progress.

教育政策を実施することは進歩にとって重要です。

A2 verb /əˈtæk/

attack

攻撃する

Meaning

to use violence against someone; to criticize strongly

Example

The enemy forces attacked at dawn.

敵軍は夜明けに攻撃しました。

B1 verb səˈpɔːrtɪŋ

supporting

支援する

Meaning

Giving assistance to; helping to bear the weight of something.

Example

Supporting education initiatives helps reduce child labour.

教育の取り組みを支援することは、児童労働を減らすのに役立ちます。

C2 noun /ˈsʌbtərˌfjuːdʒ/

subterfuge

策略

Meaning

Deceit used to achieve one's goal; a trick or excuse to evade something.

Example

They used subterfuge to avoid paying taxes.

彼らは税金を回避するために策略を使った。

C2 noun, verb /ˈtræməl/

trammel

制限

Meaning

A restriction or impediment to freedom of action; to restrict.

Example

The strict rules trammel the creativity of the students.

厳格な規則は学生の創造性を制限しています。

B2 noun /həˈræsmənt/

harassment

嫌がらせ

Meaning

aggressive pressure or intimidation; unwanted and repeated behavior causing discomfort

Example

The company has a strict policy against workplace harassment.

その会社には職場でのハラスメントに対する厳しいポリシーがあります。

C1 adjective /ˈfɔːrθˌraɪt/

forthright

率直

Meaning

Direct and honest in speech or behavior; straightforward.

Example

She was forthright in her criticism of the policy.

彼女は政策に対する批判で率直だった。

A2 adjective ˈfɪz.ɪ.kəl

physical

物理的

Meaning

Relating to things perceived through the senses as opposed to the mind; tangible or concrete.

Example

Physical components form the system's base.

物理的なコンポーネントがシステムの基盤を形成します。

B1 verb /ədˈmaɪər/

admire

賞賛する

Meaning

To respect, appreciate, or look up to someone or something.

Example

I really admire her dedication to education.

私は本当に彼女の教育への献身を賞賛します。

A2 noun /ˈɪlnəs/

illness

病気

Meaning

A condition of being unwell or suffering from a disease.

Example

She missed school due to a serious illness.

彼女は深刻な病気のため学校を休んだ。

B2 adjective /ˌɪnkəmˈpliːt/

incomplete

不完全

Meaning

Not finished, lacking some parts or not whole.

Example

Her report was incomplete and needed further details.

彼女の報告は不完全で、詳細が必要でした。

C1 verb /pərˈplɛks/

perplex

困惑させる / 混乱させる

Meaning

To confuse or puzzle someone.

Example

The complex instructions perplexed the students.

複雑な指示が学生を困惑させた。

C1 noun /ˈɪrɪtənt/

irritant

刺激物

Meaning

something that causes irritation or discomfort

Example

Dust is a common irritant for people with allergies.

ほこりはアレルギーを持つ人々にとって一般的な刺激物です。

B2 adjective /dɪˈziːzd/

Diseased

病気の; 患者の

Meaning

affected by disease; suffering from illness; sick

Example

The diseased tree had to be removed from the garden.

病気の木は庭から取り除かれなければならなかった。

B2 adjective /ˌtɛrɪˈtɔːriəl/

territorial

領土の

Meaning

Relating to the ownership or control of land or territory.

Example

The two countries had a territorial dispute over the island.

二国はその島に関する領土問題を抱えていました。

C1 noun ˌmɪtɪˈɡeɪʃən ˈstrætədʒiz

mitigation strategies

緩和戦略

Meaning

Plans and actions designed to reduce the severity or impact of problems or risks.

Example

Governments must adopt mitigation strategies for climate change.

政府は気候変動に対処するための緩和戦略を採用する必要があります。

C1 adjective /stjuːˈpɛndəs/

stupendous

素晴らしい

Meaning

extremely impressive; amazing in size, degree, or excellence

Example

The magician’s performance was simply stupendous.

マジシャンのパフォーマンスはまさに素晴らしいものでした。

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。

A1 verb /ˌʌndərˈstænd/

understand

理解する

Meaning

to know the meaning of something; to comprehend

Example

Do you understand the instructions?

指示が理解できますか?

C2 noun /ˌsuː.pɚˈfluː.ə.t̬i/

superfluity

過剰

Meaning

An excessive amount of something; more than what is needed.

Example

The room was filled with a superfluity of decorations.

部屋は装飾で過剰に満たされていました。

C1 adjective /ɪˈstreɪndʒd/

estranged

疎遠

Meaning

no longer close or affectionate with someone; alienated

Example

She felt estranged from her family after the long dispute.

彼女は長い争いの後、家族と疎遠に感じた。

C2 adjective /kəˈnjuːbiəl/

connubial

婚姻の

Meaning

Relating to marriage or the relationship of a married couple.

Example

They celebrated their connubial bliss with a honeymoon trip.

彼らはハネムーン旅行で婚姻の幸せを祝いました。

B2 verb /ˈɡʌvərn/

govern

統治する

Meaning

to control and direct the public policy and affairs of a state, organization, or people

Example

The president governs the country wisely.

大統領は賢明に国を統治する。

A1 verb /seɪ/

say

言う

Meaning

to speak words; to express something in words

Example

She said hello to me.

彼女は私にハローと言った。

B2 verb /ˈtɛstəfaɪ/

testify

証言する

Meaning

to make a statement or declaration under oath or to give evidence

Example

She was called to testify in court about the accident.

彼女は事故について証言するために裁判所に呼ばれました。

C1 noun /ˈɪn.tə.mə.si/

Intimacy

親密さ; 親しみ

Meaning

close familiarity or friendship; closeness; a private cozy atmosphere

Example

The couple valued the emotional intimacy they shared more than material possessions.

そのカップルは物質的な所有物よりも、共有した感情的な親密さを大切にしていました。

A2 adjective /ˈhevi/

Heavy

重い

Meaning

having great weight; intense or severe

Example

The heavy suitcase was difficult to carry up the stairs.

重いスーツケースを階段で運ぶのは大変だった。

B2 noun /ɪˈsteɪt/

estate

Meaning

A large area of land, property, or possessions owned by someone, often including a big house.

Example

The family owned a large estate in the countryside.

B2 verb /daɪˈvɜːrt/

divert

Meaning

to turn aside from a course; to redirect or entertain

Example

The police diverted traffic to a side road.

C1 adjective ɪnˈkʌm.bənt

incumbent

義務的な

Meaning

necessary for (someone) as a duty or responsibility.

Example

It is incumbent upon all citizens to obey the law.

すべての市民が法律を守るのは義務である。

C2 noun /moʊt/

mote

微粒

Meaning

A tiny particle or speck, especially of dust.

Example

A mote of dust floated in the sunlight.

ほこりの微粒が日光の中で浮かんでいた。

B2 verb /ɪnˈheɪl/

inhale

吸う

Meaning

to breathe in; to draw air into the lungs

Example

Take a deep breath and inhale slowly.

深く息を吸い、ゆっくり吸い込みます。

C1 verb /ˈstriːm.laɪn/

streamline

効率化または効率を高める

Meaning

To make a process simpler and more efficient.

Example

The company aims to streamline production to reduce costs.

会社はコスト削減のために生産の効率化を目指しています。

C2 verb /əˈdjuːs/

adduce

証拠や理由を提供する

Meaning

To provide evidence or reasons to support an argument or idea.

Example

The lawyer adduced several examples to support his case.

弁護士は自分のケースを支持するためにいくつかの例を挙げた。

C1 adjective /ˌɪrɪˈprɛsəbl̩/

irrepressible

抑制できない

Meaning

Impossible to control or restrain.

Example

She had an irrepressible urge to laugh during the speech.

彼女はスピーチ中に抑制できない笑いの衝動を隠すことができませんでした。

A2 verb /blɒk/

block

ブロックする

Meaning

to obstruct; to prevent passage or progress

Example

The fallen tree blocks the road.

倒れた木が道路をブロックしています。

C1 adjective /ˌhɔːrtɪˈkʌltʃərəl/

horticultural

園芸に関連する

Meaning

Relating to the art or practice of garden cultivation and management.

Example

She studied horticultural science at the university.

彼女は大学で園芸学を学びました。

C2 noun /ˈtɜːrməɡənt/

termagant

気難しく支配的な女性

Meaning

A harsh-tempered or overbearing woman.

Example

The character was portrayed as a loud and domineering termagant.

キャラクターは騒々しく支配的なターマガントとして描かれました。

C2 noun /ɪˈfrʌntəri/

effrontery

厚顔無恥または大胆な態度

Meaning

shameless or rude boldness

Example

He had the effrontery to lie even when caught red-handed.

彼は赤手で捕まった後でも嘘をつく厚顔無恥さを持っていた。

C1 adjective /kənˈɡrɛʃənl/

congressional

議会の

Meaning

relating to a congress, especially the US Congress

Example

The bill received strong congressional support.

その法案は強力な議会の支持を得た。

B2 verb /ˈɪnəveɪt/

innovate

革新

Meaning

To introduce new methods, ideas, or products.

Example

The company must innovate to stay ahead of its competitors.

その企業は競争相手を追い越すために革新を続けなければならない。

C1 noun /ˈeɪθiɪzəm/

atheism

無神論

Meaning

The belief that there is no God or gods.

Example

He declared his atheism openly despite social pressure.

彼は社会的圧力にもかかわらず、自分の無神論を公に宣言した。

C2 noun /ˈdɛkəˌliːtər/

decaliter

10リットル

Meaning

A metric unit of capacity equal to ten liters.

Example

The container could hold up to one decaliter of water.

その容器は最大で1デカリットルの水を収納できます。

C2 verb /dɪsˈbɑːr/

disbar

弁護士を法曹界から正式に除外する

Meaning

to officially remove a lawyer from the legal profession

Example

The corrupt lawyer was disbarred for unethical conduct.

腐敗した弁護士は非倫理的な行動により除外されました。

C2 noun /kəmˈpleɪsəns/

complacence

Meaning

a feeling of quiet pleasure or self-satisfaction, often without awareness of potential danger

Example

His complacence prevented him from noticing the risks.

B2 adverb /əˈfɪʃəli/

officially

公式に

Meaning

in a formal or authorized way

Example

The building was officially opened by the mayor.

その建物は市長によって公式に開かれました。

C1 noun /ˈfɔːr.tɪ.tjuːd/

fortitude

不屈

Meaning

Courage in pain or adversity; mental and emotional strength in facing difficulty.

Example

She faced adversity with great fortitude.

彼女は困難に立ち向かう強い意志を持っていました。

A2 verb (past tense / past participle) /əˈtræktɪd/

attracted

惹かれた

Meaning

felt interest or liking toward someone or something; was drawn by appeal or force

Example

She was attracted to the idea of studying abroad.

彼女は留学するという考えに惹かれた。

C1 adjective /ˌɪnsɪˈdɛntəl/

incidental

付随的

Meaning

happening as a minor part or in connection with something else

Example

Incidental expenses like snacks and tips were included in the bill.

スナックやチップのような付随的な費用は請求書に含まれていました。

B2 verb /hɔːlt/

halt

停止する

Meaning

to stop or bring to a stop

Example

The train suddenly halted at the station.

電車は駅で突然止まりました。

A2 noun /ˈkjuː.kʌm.bər/

Cucumber

きゅうり

Meaning

a long green vegetable with watery flesh, eaten raw in salads or cooked

Example

I added fresh cucumber slices to my salad.

サラダに新鮮なキュウリのスライスを加えました。

C2 adjective /ˈhoʊm.spʌn/

homespun

手作り

Meaning

Simple and unsophisticated; made at home rather than in a factory.

Example

She wore a homespun dress to the village festival.

彼女は村の祭りに手作りのドレスを着て行った。

C1 verb /əbˈsɛs/

obsess

Meaning

To preoccupy or fill the mind of someone continually and to an excessive degree.

Example

She tends to obsess over small details.

C1 noun /wɪk/

Wick

キャンドルの芯

Meaning

a cord or strand of cotton that burns to provide light in a candle or lamp

Example

The candle wick needs to be trimmed for better burning.

キャンドルの芯は、より良く燃えるために切る必要があります。

C2 noun /ˈhæŋ.kər/

Hanker

渇望, 欲求

Meaning

a feeling of yearning or craving; a strong desire for something

Example

After years abroad, she developed a deep hanker for her homeland's traditional cuisine.

海外で何年も過ごした後、彼女は故郷の伝統的な料理への深い渇望を抱きました。

B2 noun /əbˈdʒek.ʃən/

Objection

異議; 反対; 抗議;

Meaning

an expression of disagreement or disapproval; a reason for disagreeing

Example

The lawyer raised an objection during the trial.

弁護士は裁判中に異議を唱えました。

C2 verb /traɪˈsɛkt/

trisect

三分割する

Meaning

To divide into three parts.

Example

The teacher asked the students to trisect the line segment.

先生は生徒に線分を三つの部分に分けるように頼みました。

B1 noun /ˈref.ər.əns/

Reference

参考文献

Meaning

the action of mentioning or alluding to something; a source of information

Example

Please provide references to support your research claims.

研究の主張を支持するために参考文献を提供してください。

B2 noun /swɪŋ/

Swing

ブランコ

Meaning

move or cause to move back and forth or from side to side while suspended or on an axis

Example

The children love to swing in the park.

子供たちは公園でブランコをするのが好きです。

B2 adjective æmˈbɪɡ.ju.əs

ambiguous

曖昧

Meaning

Having more than one possible meaning; unclear or vague.

Example

His statement was too ambiguous to understand.

彼の発言は理解するにはあまりにも曖昧だった。

C2 noun /kjuːˈpɪdəti/

cupidity

強欲

Meaning

Excessive desire for wealth or possessions; greed.

Example

The king's downfall was caused by his cupidity.

王の没落は彼の強欲によるものであった。

C2 verb /kənˈtɛm/

contemn

軽蔑する

Meaning

to treat or regard with disdain, scorn, or contempt

Example

He would never contemn honest work, no matter how humble.

彼はどんなに謙虚でも正直な仕事を軽蔑しない。

C1 verb /ˌʌndərˈvæljuː/

undervalue

過小評価する

Meaning

To assign too low a value or importance to something or someone.

Example

She felt that her boss consistently undervalued her contributions.

彼女は自分の上司が彼女の貢献を一貫して過小評価していると感じていた。

C2 noun /ɪnˈtɛmpərəns/

intemperance

節度を欠くこと

Meaning

Lack of moderation or self-control, especially with drinking or eating.

Example

His intemperance in drinking ruined his health.

彼の飲酒の節度を欠くことが健康を害した。

A2 adjective /taɪt/

tight

きつい

Meaning

firmly held in place, not loose or slack

Example

The knot was too tight to untie.

結び目は解けないほどきつかった。

C1 adjective /ˈdɔːr.mənt/

Dormant

非アクティブ; 眠っている; 一時的に保留された; 現在アクティブではない

Meaning

inactive; sleeping; temporarily suspended; not currently active

Example

The volcano has been dormant for over a century.

火山は1世紀以上の間休眠状態です。

C1 noun kəˈmɛns.mənt

commencement

開始

Meaning

The beginning of something; a ceremony at which degrees or diplomas are conferred on graduating students.

Example

The commencement ceremony marked the start of a new journey.

卒業式は新しい旅の始まりを意味していました。