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C2 noun /ˈlɪŋ.ɡoʊ/

lingo

専門用語
Meaning
Specialized or informal language used by a particular group that is often difficult for outsiders to understand.
Example
The manual was written in technical lingo that confused the new employees.
マニュアルは技術的な用語で書かれており、新しい従業員を混乱させました。
C2 noun /miːn/

mien

表情
Meaning
A person's appearance or manner, especially as an indication of their character or mood.
Example
His serious mien made everyone fall silent.
彼の真剣な表情は皆を黙らせた。
C2 noun /ɪksˈtʃɛkər/

exchequer

国庫
Meaning
The treasury of a state or country.
Example
The government announced new measures to improve the exchequer.
政府は国庫を改善するための新しい措置を発表しました。
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。
C1 noun /ˈfreɪlti/

frailty

脆弱
Meaning
The condition of being weak, delicate, or easily broken.
Example
Old age often comes with physical frailty.
老化はしばしば身体的な脆弱さと共に訪れます。
B2 adverb /ˈpjʊərli/

purely

純粋に
Meaning
only and completely; entirely
Example
The decision was purely based on economic factors.
その決定は完全に経済的な要因に基づいていました。
C1 adjective /ˌpɜːrpənˈdɪkjələr/

perpendicular

垂直
Meaning
At an angle of 90 degrees to a given line, plane, or surface.
Example
The ladder was placed perpendicular to the ground for safety.
はしごは安全のために地面に対して垂直に配置されました。
C1 noun /ˈplæz.mə/

Plasma

血液の液体部分; 電離したガス; 凝固因子のない血清
Meaning
the liquid part of blood; ionized gas; blood serum without clotting proteins
Example
Blood plasma contains various proteins and nutrients.
血漿はさまざまなタンパク質や栄養素を含んでいます。
A1 noun /ˈmʌn.deɪ/

monday

月曜日
Meaning
the first day of the working week following Sunday
Example
I start my new job on Monday.
私は月曜日に新しい仕事を始めます。
B2 noun /əˈstrɒnəmər/

astronomer

天文学者
Meaning
a scientist who studies the stars, planets, and the universe
Example
The astronomer observed the new comet through his telescope.
天文学者は望遠鏡を使って新しい彗星を観察しました。
B1 noun /ˈprɪn.tər/

Printer

プリンター
Meaning
a person whose job is printing books, newspapers, or other materials; a machine that prints documents
Example
The printer delivered the wedding invitations on time.
プリンターは結婚式の招待状を時間通りに届けました。
C1 adjective /ɪɡˈzɪləreɪtɪŋ/

exhilarating

興奮させる
Meaning
Making someone feel very excited, happy, or thrilled.
Example
Skydiving was the most exhilarating experience of his life.
スカイダイビングは彼の人生で最も興奮する経験でした。
A2 noun rɪˈspɛkt

respect

尊敬
Meaning
A feeling of deep admiration for someone or something.
Example
We should show respect to the freedom fighters.
私たちは自由の戦士たちに尊敬を示すべきです。
C2 noun /ˈluːkər/

lucre

利益
Meaning
money, especially when regarded as sordid or gained dishonorably
Example
He was motivated more by lucre than by duty.
彼は義務よりも利益に動機づけられていました。
C1 noun ˌflʌk.tʃuˈeɪ.ʃən

fluctuation

変動
Meaning
An irregular rising and falling in number or amount; a variation.
Example
The stock market experiences frequent fluctuation.
株式市場は頻繁に変動します。
C1 noun /ˈpoʊtənsi/

potency

効力
Meaning
The power or ability of something to affect or influence; strength or effectiveness.
Example
The potency of the new medicine amazed the doctors.
新薬の効力に医者たちは驚きました。
B2 noun /ˈeɪkər/

acre

Meaning
a unit of land area equal to 4,840 square yards (about 4,047 square meters)
Example
The farmer owns five acres of fertile land.
B2 adjective /ˈlætər/

latter

後者
Meaning
the second of two people or things mentioned
Example
Between tea and coffee, I prefer the latter.
お茶とコーヒーの間で、私は後者を選びます。
B2 noun /ˈbrʌðərhʊd/

brotherhood

兄弟愛
Meaning
The relationship between brothers; an association of people with common interests
Example
The soldiers shared a strong sense of brotherhood.
兵士たちは強い兄弟愛を共有していました。
B1 noun /swɒn/

Swan

白鳥
Meaning
a large waterbird with a long curved neck and usually white plumage
Example
The elegant swan glided silently across the water.
優雅な白鳥が水面を静かに滑っていきました。
C1 verb /ɪɡˈnaɪt/

ignite

点火する
Meaning
To catch fire or cause to catch fire; to start or arouse.
Example
The sparks ignited the dry leaves in seconds.
火花が数秒で乾燥した葉に火をつけた。
C2 noun /ˈhaɪdrə/

hydra

ヒドラ
Meaning
a many-headed serpent in Greek mythology; a problem that seems to grow worse when attempts are made to solve it
Example
Corruption is like a hydra, hard to defeat completely.
汚職はヒドラのようで、完全に打ち負かすのは難しい。
B1 verb /ˈkrɪtɪsaɪz/

criticize

批判する
Meaning
to express disapproval or find fault with someone or something
Example
The teacher criticized the student's poor handwriting.
教師は学生のひどい手書きに批判を加えました。
B1 adjective ˌɑː.tɪˈfɪʃ.əl

artificial

人工の
Meaning
Made by humans; not occurring naturally
Example
Artificial systems are transforming industries.
人工システムは産業を変革しています。
C2 noun /ˈmɔːreɪz/

mores

風習
Meaning
the essential or characteristic customs and conventions of a community
Example
Social mores often dictate how people behave in public.
社会的な風習は、しばしば人々が公共の場でどのように振る舞うかを決定します。
C2 adjective /rəˈkoʊkoʊ/

rococo

ロココ
Meaning
characterized by ornate detail and elaborate decoration, especially in art, architecture, and design
Example
The palace was decorated in a lavish rococo style.
宮殿は豪華なロココ様式で装飾されていました。
C2 adjective /dɪˈklæməˌtɔri/

declamatory

力強い演説スタイル
Meaning
speaking in a loud, rhetorical, or dramatic way
Example
The politician’s declamatory style impressed some but irritated others.
その政治家の力強い演説スタイルは一部の人々に感銘を与えたが、他の人々には不快感を与えた。
B1 adjective /ˈtrɪki/

Tricky

難しい; 狡猾な; 騙すような
Meaning
requiring skill or careful handling; difficult to deal with
Example
This math problem is quite tricky to solve.
この数学の問題はかなり解くのが難しい。
C2 noun /ˈmænˌiː.tər/

man-eater

人食い
Meaning
An animal that kills and eats humans; informally, a woman who is very assertive in relationships.
Example
The tiger became a notorious man-eater in the village.
その虎は村で悪名高い人食いとなった。
C1 noun /ˈkɒntrəbænd/

contraband

密輸品
Meaning
goods that are illegal to import, export, or possess
Example
The police seized a shipment of contraband cigarettes.
警察は密輸されたタバコの積荷を押収しました。
C1 verb /dɪˈkraɪ/

decry

非難する
Meaning
to publicly criticize or express strong disapproval of something
Example
Many activists decry the destruction of the rainforest.
多くの活動家が熱帯雨林の破壊を非難しています。
C1 noun /ɪnˈkɜːrʒən/

incursion

侵入
Meaning
A sudden attack or invasion into a place or territory.
Example
The army repelled the enemy incursion at the border.
軍隊は国境で敵の侵入を撃退した。
C1 verb /ˈpærəfreɪz/

paraphrase

幸福
Meaning
To express the meaning of something using different words, often to make it clearer.
Example
The teacher asked the students to paraphrase the poem in their own words.
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 noun ˈen.ə.dʒi

energy

エネルギー
Meaning
Power derived from the utilization of physical or chemical resources, especially to provide light and heat or to work machines.
Example
Clean energy sources help reduce pollution.
クリーンエネルギー源は汚染を減らすのに役立ちます。
B2 adjective /ˈskɪni/

Skinny

痩せた; 細い; 骨ばかりの
Meaning
very thin; having little flesh or fat on the body
Example
The skinny cat looked like it hadn't eaten for days.
その痩せた猫は、数日間食べていないように見えました。
C2 noun /ˌvɛəriəˈɡeɪʃən/

variegation

変色
Meaning
The appearance of differently colored zones in the leaves, flowers, or stems of plants.
Example
Variegation makes the foliage look more attractive.
変化は植物の葉をより魅力的に見せます。
C2 noun /ˌmɪsˈruːl/

misrule

悪政
Meaning
bad or poor governance
Example
The kingdom suffered for decades under misrule.
王国は数十年にわたって悪政の下で苦しんだ。
C1 noun /ɪnˈsek.tɪ.saɪd/

Insecticide

殺虫剤
Meaning
a substance used for killing insects; a chemical pesticide that targets insects
Example
The farmer sprayed insecticide on his crops to protect them from harmful bugs.
農夫は作物を有害な虫から守るために殺虫剤を噴霧しました。
B2 adjective prɪˈlɪm.ɪ.nər.i

preliminary

予備的な
Meaning
Denoting an action or event preceding or done in preparation for something fuller or more important.
Example
Preliminary steps are crucial before the main project.
主要なプロジェクトの前に、予備的なステップは非常に重要です。
C2 noun /trænsˈluːsəns/

translucence

半透明性
Meaning
the quality of allowing light to pass through but not detailed shapes
Example
The translucence of the curtains filled the room with soft light.
カーテンの半透明性は部屋を柔らかい光で満たしました。
C1 noun /ˈʃeɪvɪŋ/

shaving

ひげ剃り
Meaning
the act of removing hair with a razor; a thin strip or piece shaved from something
Example
He bought a new cream for shaving.
彼は新しいひげ剃りクリームを買いました。
B1 noun /bʌlb/

bulb

Meaning
a rounded glass part of an electric lamp that produces light when lit; also an underground storage organ in some plants
Example
The light bulb burned out, so she replaced it with a new one.
C1 adjective /ˈɡæst.li/

ghastly

恐ろしい
Meaning
Causing great horror or fear; very unpleasant.
Example
The crime scene was a ghastly sight.
犯罪現場は恐ろしい光景だった。
C1 adjective /tɪˈrænɪkəl/

tyrannical

暴君的
Meaning
exercising power in a cruel or arbitrary way
Example
The tyrannical ruler silenced all opposition.
暴君の支配者はすべての反対意見を黙らせた。
B2 noun /ˈræŋkɪŋ/

ranking

ランキング
Meaning
a position in a list or hierarchy, especially in terms of performance or importance
Example
His ranking in the competition improved after each round.
彼の競技でのランキングは、各ラウンド後に向上しました。
B2 noun /məˈstɑːʃ/

Moustache

ヒゲ
Meaning
hair that grows on the upper lip of men
Example
He grew a thick moustache for the play.
彼は劇のために濃いヒゲを生やした。
C1 adjective /ˈvæljuːləs/

valueless

無価値
Meaning
having no worth, importance, or usefulness
Example
The old broken phone was considered valueless.
壊れた古い電話は無価値だと見なされました。
B1 adjective /ˈdʒɛntəl/

gentle

優しい
Meaning
Kind, mild, or tender in nature or behavior
Example
He was always gentle with children.
彼はいつも子供たちに優しかった。
C1 verb /riˈdʒɔɪn/

rejoin

再参加する
Meaning
to join again or return to a group, place, or activity
Example
After a short break, she decided to rejoin the team.
短い休憩後、彼女はチームに再参加することに決めました。
C1 noun /ˈsɒnɪt/

sonnet

ソネット
Meaning
A poem of 14 lines using formal rhyme schemes, often about love.
Example
Shakespeare wrote many famous sonnets about love and beauty.
シェイクスピアは愛と美について多くの有名なソネットを書きました。
C2 verb /ɪkˈstɛnjueɪt/

extenuate

軽減する
Meaning
to make an offense, fault, or situation seem less serious by providing an excuse or explanation
Example
The lawyer tried to extenuate his client's actions by highlighting his difficult childhood.
弁護士は、クライアントの難しい幼少期を強調して彼の行動を軽減しようとしました。
C2 noun /fækˈsɪmɪli/

facsimile

コピー
Meaning
an exact copy or reproduction of a document
Example
He sent a facsimile of the contract to the client.
彼は契約書のコピーをクライアントに送った。
C2 adjective /nɑːrld/

gnarled

ねじれた
Meaning
Twisted, rough, and knotted, especially with age.
Example
The old man had gnarled hands from years of hard work.
その老いた男性は長年の重労働でねじれた手をしていた。
C2 noun /əˈzeɪ.li.ə/

azalea

アザレアの花
Meaning
a flowering shrub with brightly colored blooms, often grown ornamentally
Example
The garden was full of blooming azaleas in spring.
春にはアザレアの花が咲いていました。
C1 verb /ˈviːtoʊ/

veto

拒否する
Meaning
to reject or forbid a decision, proposal, or law
Example
The president decided to veto the new bill.
大統領は新しい法案に対してヴェトーを決定しました。
B2 noun /ɪnˈtɜː.prə.tər/

Interpreter

通訳者; 翻訳者;
Meaning
a person who translates orally from one language into another; someone who explains meaning
Example
The international conference hired professional interpreters to translate speeches in real time.
国際会議は、スピーチをリアルタイムで翻訳するためにプロの通訳者を雇いました。
C2 noun /nɪmf/

Nymph

ニンフ
Meaning
a mythological spirit of nature; a beautiful young woman in classical mythology
Example
The water nymph appeared by the moonlit lake.
水のニンフが月明かりの湖のそばに現れました。
C2 noun /ˈvaɪnəri/

vinery

ぶどう園
Meaning
A place where vines are cultivated, especially a vineyard or greenhouse for vines.
Example
The old vinery was filled with grapevines.
古いぶどう園はぶどうのつるでいっぱいでした。
C2 noun /ˌɛn.biː.esˈpiː/

nbsp

ノンブレイキングスペース
Meaning
a non-breaking space character in HTML used to prevent an automatic line break at its position
Example
Use   in HTML to add a space that won't break into a new line.
HTMLで改行しないスペースを追加するために を使用します。
B2 adjective /stiːp/

steep

急な, 高すぎる
Meaning
Having a sharp inclination or high slope; also can mean excessive (as in price).
Example
The hikers climbed a steep mountain trail.
ハイカーたちは急な山道を登った。
C2 adjective /ˈbʌsti/

busty

胸が豊かな
Meaning
having a large or full bust; describing a woman with a prominent chest
Example
The actress was often described as busty in fashion magazines.
その女優はファッション雑誌でよく胸が豊かなと表現された。
C2 adjective /ˈɔːrəˌtʌnd/

orotund

豊かで明確な声
Meaning
full, rich, and clear in sound; pompous in style
Example
The actor's orotund voice filled the theater.
俳優の豊かな声が劇場に響き渡った。
C1 noun ˌiː.kəʊˈfrend.li ˌɜː.bən.aɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

eco-friendly urbanization

エコフレンドリーな都市化
Meaning
The development of cities in a way that is not harmful to the environment.
Example
Eco-friendly urbanization reduces environmental degradation.
エコフレンドリーな都市化は環境劣化を減少させます。
B2 adverb /ˈpʌb.lɪk.li/

Publicly

公然と; 公開で;
Meaning
in a public manner; openly; for everyone to see or know
Example
The company publicly announced their new policy.
その会社は新しい方針を公開で発表しました。
B2 noun /kənˈsɛʃən/

concession

譲歩
Meaning
something that is granted, especially in response to demands; a compromise
Example
The company made several concessions during the negotiations.
会社は交渉中にいくつかの譲歩をしました。
C2 verb /ˌnɒnˈplʌst/

nonplussed

困惑
Meaning
Past tense of nonplus; surprised and unsure how to react.
Example
He stood nonplussed at the strange remark.
彼は奇妙なコメントに困惑して立ち尽くしていた。
C2 adjective /fjuːˈnɪəriəl/

funereal

葬儀的
Meaning
having the mournful, somber character of a funeral
Example
The room was filled with a funereal silence after the announcement.
発表後、部屋は葬儀的な静けさで満たされた。
C1 noun /ˈɛkstrəˌvɜːrt/

extrovert

外向的な人
Meaning
a person who is outgoing, sociable, and energized by being around other people
Example
As an extrovert, she enjoys meeting new people at social events.
外向的な人として、彼女は社交的なイベントで新しい人々と出会うのが好きです。
C2 noun /ˈɡæŋ.weɪ/

gangway

Meaning
A narrow passage or walkway; also an exclamation used to clear the way.
Example
The sailors lowered the gangway for passengers to board.
C1 verb প্রিসিপিটেট

precipitate

降水する
Meaning
To fall from the sky as rain, snow, or other forms of water.
Example
Vapor precipitates as rain in warmer climates.
水蒸気は暖かい気候で雨として降ります。
C2 adjective /ˈmiː.di.əl/

medial

内側
Meaning
Situated in or pertaining to the middle; located toward the midline of the body or structure.
Example
The medial side of the knee is more prone to injury.
膝の内側は怪我をしやすい。
B1 noun /ɪˈmoʊ.ʃən/

Emotion

感情
Meaning
a strong feeling deriving from one's circumstances, mood, or relationships
Example
Her face showed every emotion she was feeling inside.
彼女の顔は内面で感じていたすべての感情を示していました。
C1 adjective /ˈraɪ.tʃəs/

Righteous

正義の; 公正な; 道徳的な
Meaning
morally right or justifiable; virtuous; having strong moral principles
Example
She felt righteous anger at the unfair treatment of workers.
彼女は労働者の不当な扱いに対して正義の怒りを感じました。
B2 verb /ɪnˈkaʊntər/

encounter

遭遇する / 出会う
Meaning
to unexpectedly meet someone or experience something, especially something difficult or new
Example
During the hike, we encountered a wild bear.
ハイキング中に、私たちは野生のクマに遭遇しました。
B2 verb /poʊk/

poke

突く
Meaning
to push or prod with a finger or pointed object
Example
Don't poke me with your finger.
指で突っつかないで。
A1 noun /bɜːrd/

bird

Meaning
a warm-blooded animal with feathers and wings that usually lays eggs and can often fly
Example
A bird was singing on the tree branch.
鳥が木の枝で歌っていました。
B2 verb /ˈsɪmpəθaɪz/

sympathize

同情する
Meaning
to feel sorry for someone; to understand and share someone's feelings
Example
I sympathize with your loss.
あなたの損失に同情します。
B1 noun ˌɒpəˈtjuːnɪtiz

opportunities

チャンス
Meaning
A set of circumstances that makes it possible to do something; chances for advancement or success.
Example
Opportunities for jobs decreased.
仕事のチャンスが減少しました。
C1 noun /ɪˈreləvəns/

irrelevance

無関係性
Meaning
the quality of not being connected to or important for a particular matter; lack of significance
Example
His long explanation only highlighted the irrelevance of the details to the main issue.
彼の長い説明は、細部が主な問題と無関係であることを強調しただけだった。
B2 adjective /ʌnˈberəbəl/

Unbearable

耐えられない
Meaning
too painful, annoying, or unpleasant to tolerate; impossible to endure
Example
The heat in the desert was unbearable.
砂漠の暑さは耐えられなかった。
B1 noun /ˈleɪ.ər/

Layer

層; 層状;
Meaning
a sheet, quantity, or thickness of material, typically one of several, covering a surface or body
Example
The cake has three layers of chocolate.
ケーキには三つのチョコレート層があります。
C1 adjective /ˈmɔːrn.fəl/

mournful

悲しい
Meaning
feeling, expressing, or causing sadness or grief
Example
The mournful song reminded her of lost loved ones.
悲しい歌は彼女に失った愛する人々を思い出させました。
C2 noun /ˌpɛkəˈdɪloʊ/

peccadillo

小さな過ち
Meaning
a small or minor fault or sin
Example
Forgetting to call was just a small peccadillo, not a serious mistake.
電話をかけ忘れるのはただの小さな過ちで、重大なミスではありません。
C2 noun /ˌprɪnsɪˈpæləti/

principality

公国
Meaning
a state ruled by a prince
Example
Monaco is a famous principality in Europe.
モナコはヨーロッパで有名な公国です。
C1 verb /ˈsmoʊldər/

smolder

ゆっくり燃える
Meaning
to burn slowly with smoke but no flame; to show suppressed anger or emotion
Example
The fire smoldered for hours before it went out.
火は何時間もゆっくり燃えた後に消えました。
B2 noun /ˈmɜːrdərər/

murderer

殺人犯
Meaning
a person who unlawfully kills another human being with intent
Example
The murderer was caught by the police within hours.
殺人犯は数時間以内に警察に捕まった。
A2 noun /trɪk/

Trick

手品; だまし; 狡猾;
Meaning
a cunning act intended to deceive; a skillful action performed for entertainment
Example
The magician performed an amazing card trick that fooled everyone.
マジシャンは皆をだました驚くべきカードの手品を披露しました。
C1 noun /ˈstaɪləs/

stylus

スタイラス
Meaning
a small tool used for writing, drawing, or touching screens
Example
She used a stylus to draw on her tablet.
彼女はタブレットで絵を描くためにスタイラスを使用しました。
B2 noun /ˌkoʊəˈlɪʃən/

coalition

連立
Meaning
a temporary alliance of distinct parties, persons, or states for joint action
Example
Several parties formed a coalition to pass the new law.
いくつかの政党が新しい法律を通すために連立を組んだ。
B2 noun /ˈprɛfəs/

preface

序文
Meaning
an introduction to a book, speech, or other written work
Example
The author explained his motivation in the preface.
著者は序文で自分の動機を説明しました。
B2 verb /ɪnˈdɔːrs/

endorse

支持する
Meaning
To give approval or support to someone or something; to publicly recommend.
Example
The celebrity endorsed the new skincare product.
セレブリティは新しいスキンケア製品を支持しました。
B2 noun /ˈfæntəsi/

fantasy

ファンタジー
Meaning
a creation of the imagination, especially something improbable or impossible
Example
She has a vivid fantasy about traveling to space.
彼女は宇宙旅行に関する生き生きとしたファンタジーを持っています。
C1 noun /ˌpæl.pɪˈteɪ.ʃən/

Palpitation

興奮や医学的状態による顕著な速く、強い、または不規則な心拍
Meaning
a noticeably rapid, strong, or irregular heartbeat due to agitation or medical condition
Example
She experienced palpitations before her job interview.
彼女は面接前にパルピテーションを感じました。
C2 noun /ˈsɪʒ.ən/

scission

分裂
Meaning
the act of cutting or dividing something
Example
The political party suffered a scission over ideological disputes.
その政党はイデオロギーの対立により分裂を経験しました。
B1 noun /ˈfɛloʊ/

fellow

仲間
Meaning
a person who shares a common situation, interest, or activity with another
Example
He is a fellow student in my class.
彼は私のクラスの仲間です。
C1 noun /ˈkɔːrdən/

cordon

封鎖線
Meaning
a line or circle of police, soldiers, or guards preventing access
Example
The police set up a cordon around the crime scene.
警察は犯罪現場の周りにコルドンを設置しました。
C1 noun /ˈpleɪˌraɪt/

playwright

劇作家
Meaning
a person who writes plays
Example
Shakespeare is considered the greatest playwright of all time.
シェイクスピアはすべての時代で最も偉大な劇作家と見なされています。
C1 noun ˈmæŋɡroʊv ˈfɒrɪst

Mangrove Forest

マングローブの森
Meaning
A coastal forest ecosystem characterized by salt-tolerant trees and shrubs that grow in intertidal zones.
Example
Sundarbans is the world's largest mangrove forest.
スンダルバンズは世界最大のマングローブの森です。
C2 noun /ˌsɒ̃ˈfrwɑː/

sangfroid

冷静
Meaning
Composure or coolness under pressure.
Example
She impressed everyone with her sangfroid during the interview.
彼女は面接中に冷静さで皆を感動させた。
C1 adjective /ˈsiː.di/

Seedy

種でいっぱい; 汚くて評判が悪い; 廃れた
Meaning
squalid and disreputable; shabby and run-down; full of seeds
Example
They avoided walking through the seedy part of town at night.
彼らは夜に汚くて評判が悪い街の部分を歩くのを避けていた。
C1 adjective /ˈsʌpl/

supple

柔軟な
Meaning
Easily bending or moving without breaking; flexible and adaptable.
Example
The gymnast’s body was remarkably supple.
その体操選手の体は驚くほど柔軟だった。
C2 verb /ˈwɔːbəl/

warble

震える声で歌うまたはトリルで口笛を吹く
Meaning
To sing or whistle with a quavering voice or with trills.
Example
The bird warbled a sweet tune in the morning.
その鳥は朝に甘いメロディを歌った。
B1 verb /rɪˈɡɑːrd/

regard

考える
Meaning
to consider or think of in a particular way; to look at
Example
She regards him as her best friend.
彼女は彼を親友として考えている。
C1 verb /ˌkɒntrəˈviːn/

contravene

違反する
Meaning
to go against or act in opposition to a law, rule, or agreement
Example
He contravened the safety regulations and was fined.
彼は安全規則に反したため、罰金を科せられました。
C2 noun /ˈhjuːməs/

humus

腐植土
Meaning
The dark, organic material in soil formed from decayed plants and animals.
Example
The gardener enriched the soil with humus to improve plant growth.
庭師は植物の成長を促進するために土にフムスを加えました。
B2 noun /aɪˌdɛntɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

identification

身分証明
Meaning
the process of recognizing or proving who or what someone or something is
Example
You need proper identification to enter the building.
ビルに入るには適切な身分証明が必要です。
B2 noun /ˈraɪvəl/

Rival

ライバル; 競争相手;
Meaning
a person or thing competing with another for the same objective or for superiority in the same field
Example
The two companies have been business rivals for decades.
二つの企業は何十年もの間、商業上のライバルです。
C2 adverb, adjective /ˈɡrætɪs/ or /ˈɡreɪtɪs/

gratis

無料
Meaning
Without charge; free of cost.
Example
The drinks at the event were provided gratis.
イベントで提供された飲み物は無料でした。
B2 adjective /ˈvɛriənt/

Variant

変種;異なるバージョン
Meaning
differing in form, details, or in some other respect; alternative
Example
There are several variant spellings of this word.
この単語にはいくつかの異なる綴りがあります。
B1 noun /ˈɡroʊ.sər/

Grocer

食料品店
Meaning
a person who sells food and household goods in a shop
Example
The grocer has fresh vegetables and fruits in his store.
食料品店には新鮮な果物や野菜があります。
B2 verb /dɪˈpraɪv/

deprive

Meaning
to take something away from someone, or prevent them from having it
Example
The new law may deprive people of their rights.
B1 noun ˌɔː.ɡən.aɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

organization

組織
Meaning
An organized group of people with a particular purpose, such as a business or government department.
Example
The organization was officially inaugurated in 2024.
その組織は2024年に公式に開設されました。
C1 verb /kɜːrˈteɪl/

curtail

制限する
Meaning
to reduce or limit something, especially something considered undesirable
Example
The company had to curtail its spending due to budget cuts.
予算削減のため、会社は支出を削減しなければなりませんでした。
C2 verb /priːˈdɛstɪn/

predestine

運命づける
Meaning
to determine or decide something in advance, often regarded as being fixed by fate or divine will
Example
They believed their paths were predestined by fate.
彼らは自分たちの道が運命によって前もって定められていると信じていました。
C1 verb /dʒɒt/

jot

素早く短く書く
Meaning
to write something quickly and briefly
Example
She jotted down his phone number on a napkin.
彼女はナプキンに彼の電話番号を素早く書き留めました。
C1 verb /sɪˈdjuːs/

seduce

Meaning
to attract someone into doing something, especially something they might not normally do
Example
The advertisement was designed to seduce customers into buying luxury products.
C2 noun /ˈtʌtʃ.stoʊn/

Touchstone

試金石; 基準
Meaning
a standard or criterion by which something is judged or recognized; a test of genuineness
Example
His honesty became the touchstone by which all other employees were measured.
彼の誠実さは、他のすべての従業員が評価される試金石となった。
C2 adjective /ɡɑːrˈɡæntʃuən/

gargantuan

巨大な
Meaning
Extremely large; enormous.
Example
They served a gargantuan meal at the feast.
彼らは宴会で巨大な食事を提供しました。
C1 noun /ˈmɜːrdʒər/

merger

合併
Meaning
The combination of two or more companies into a single entity.
Example
The merger of the two firms created the largest bank in the region.
2社の合併により、地域で最大の銀行が設立されました。
A2 noun /rɪˈfrɪdʒ.ər.eɪ.tər/

Refrigerator

冷蔵庫
Meaning
an appliance for keeping food and drinks cold
Example
Please put the milk in the refrigerator to keep it fresh.
牛乳を新鮮に保つために冷蔵庫に入れてください。
C1 noun /ˈvɪstə/

vista

景色
Meaning
A pleasing view, especially one seen through a long, narrow opening.
Example
From the mountain top, we admired the breathtaking vista of the valley below.
山の頂上から、私たちは谷底の息を呑むような景色を堪能しました。