C2 noun /loʊd/

lode

鉱脈

Meaning

A rich source of something, often a vein of valuable metal in the earth.

Example

The miners discovered a rich lode of silver.

鉱夫たちは豊かな銀の鉱脈を発見しました。

C1 noun /ˈɒf.sprɪŋ/

offspring

子孫

Meaning

a person's child or children; an animal's young

Example

The bird carefully fed its offspring.

その鳥は注意深く自分の子孫に餌を与えました。

C1 adjective /ˌɔːrθəˈpiːdɪk/

orthopedic

骨や筋肉の変形の修正に関連する

Meaning

Relating to the correction of deformities of bones or muscles.

Example

She visited an orthopedic surgeon for her back pain.

彼女は背中の痛みのために整形外科医に行った。

B1 adjective ˈliː.ɡəl

legal

合法

Meaning

Permitted by law; relating to the law.

Example

Legal systems ensure justice.

法的なシステムは正義を保証します。

C1 verb /rɪˈkuːpəreɪt/

recuperate

回復する

Meaning

to recover from illness or regain strength

Example

She went to the countryside to recuperate after surgery.

彼女は手術後、回復するために田舎に行った。

C2 noun /ruːˈeɪ/

roue

感覚的な楽しみを追い求める男

Meaning

A man devoted to a life of sensual pleasure; a debauched man.

Example

The old roue squandered his fortune on gambling and women.

年老いたルーエはギャンブルと女性に財産を浪費した。

C2 verb /ˌɪntərˈmɪt/

intermit

中断する

Meaning

To suspend or stop for a time; to pause intermittently.

Example

The rain would intermit and then start again.

雨は中断し、再び始まる。

C1 adjective /pərˈtɜːrbd/

perturbed

動揺した

Meaning

feeling anxious, unsettled, or disturbed

Example

He looked perturbed after hearing the bad news.

悪いニュースを聞いた後、彼は動揺しているように見えました。

B2 noun /ˈmɑːr.tɪn/

Martin

ツバメ

Meaning

small swift-flying bird that catches insects on the wing

Example

The martin built its nest under the bridge.

ツバメは橋の下に巣を作りました。

C2 adjective /ˌɪndɪˈfætɪɡəbl̩/

indefatigable

疲れ知らず

Meaning

persisting tirelessly; incapable of being fatigued

Example

Her indefatigable spirit kept the team motivated during the long project.

彼女の疲れ知らずの精神が、長いプロジェクトを通してチームを励ましました。

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 verb /ˌriːəˈreɪndʒ/

rearrange

再配置する

Meaning

to change the order or position of something

Example

She decided to rearrange the furniture in her living room.

彼女はリビングルームの家具を再配置することに決めました。

A2 noun /ˈsɪz.ərz/

Scissors

ハサミ

Meaning

a cutting instrument with two sharp blades that are joined and work against each other

Example

She used scissors to cut the paper into small pieces.

彼女は紙を小さな切れ端に切るためにハサミを使いました。

B1 noun /ˈtɪʃ.uː/

tissue

ティッシュ

Meaning

a piece of soft absorbent paper or fabric

Example

She used a tissue to wipe her nose.

彼女はティッシュで鼻を拭きました。

B2 noun /rɪˌlaɪəˈbɪləti/

reliability

信頼性

Meaning

the quality of being trustworthy or performing consistently well

Example

Customers value the reliability of our service.

お客様は私たちのサービスの信頼性を重視しています。

C1 adjective /rɪˈpʌl.sɪv/

Repulsive

嫌悪感を引き起こす; 不快な; 嫌悪を引き起こす

Meaning

extremely unpleasant; causing strong dislike or disgust

Example

The smell of rotten eggs was absolutely repulsive.

腐った卵の匂いは完全に嫌悪感を引き起こしました。

C2 adverb /ˈtrɛbli/

trebly

Meaning

in a triple manner or to a threefold degree

Example

The sound was trebly distorted through the old speakers.

C1 adjective /ˌmaɪ.krəˈskɑː.pɪk/

microscopic

顕微鏡的

Meaning

Extremely small and only visible with a microscope.

Example

The sample contained microscopic particles.

サンプルには顕微鏡的な粒子が含まれていました。

C1 noun /kəˈnɛəri/

canary

カナリア

Meaning

a small, usually yellow bird known for its singing; also used as a warning sign in dangerous conditions

Example

The canary sang beautifully in its cage.

カナリアは自分の檻の中で美しく歌っていました。

C1 noun /ˈpɪk.æks/

Pick-axe

ツルハシ

Meaning

a tool with a heavy metal head and long handle used for breaking up hard ground or rock

Example

The miner used a pick-axe to break through the rocky surface.

鉱夫は岩の表面を壊すためにツルハシを使用しました。

C2 verb /ˈblʌdʒən/

bludgeon

鈍器で殴る

Meaning

to hit someone with a heavy object; to force someone into doing something

Example

The guard was bludgeoned by the attacker in the alley.

ガードは小道で攻撃者に鈍器で殴られた。

B1 noun /ˈdɪstrɪkt/

district

地区

Meaning

a specific area of a country, city, or town, often with official boundaries

Example

She lives in the northern district of the city.

彼女は街の北地区に住んでいます。

C2 noun /ˌpriːpəˈzɛʃən/

prepossession

先入観

Meaning

An opinion or feeling formed beforehand; a prejudice or preoccupation.

Example

His prepossession in favor of tradition made him resist change.

彼の伝統への先入観は彼を変化に抵抗させました。

A2 adverb /bɪˈsaɪdz/

Besides

その上

Meaning

in addition to; moreover; furthermore

Example

Besides being smart, he is also kind.

賢いだけでなく、その上優しい。

B2 noun /ˈfɪks.tʃər/

fixture

固定物、設置された設備

Meaning

a permanent or fixed object, often in a house or building

Example

The bathroom fixture was installed yesterday.

バスルームの設備は昨日設置されました。

B1 adjective /ˈhoʊmləs/

homeless

ホームレス

Meaning

Without a home, and therefore typically living on the streets.

Example

The organization helps homeless people find shelter.

その組織はホームレスの人々が避難所を見つけるのを助けています。

C1 adjective /ˌsɛrənˈdɪpɪtəs/

serendipitous

偶然の幸運

Meaning

Occurring or discovered by chance in a happy or beneficial way.

Example

Their meeting at the café was purely serendipitous.

カフェでの彼らの出会いは完全に偶然の幸運でした。

B2 noun /ˈbætʃələr/

Bachelor

独身男性; 大学の学位を持つ人

Meaning

an unmarried man; a person who holds a first degree from a university

Example

He remained a bachelor all his life and earned a bachelor's degree in engineering.

彼は一生独身で、工学の学位を取得しました。

C2 noun /pluːˈtɒkrəsi/

plutocracy

富裕層による支配

Meaning

a system of government where the wealthy hold power

Example

The country was ruled as a plutocracy.

その国はプルトクラシーとして支配されていた。

C1 verb /ɪnˈsjuː/

ensue

結果として起こる

Meaning

to happen as a result or consequence

Example

After the argument, silence ensued.

議論の後、沈黙が続いた。

C1 noun /kəˈθɑːrsɪs/

catharsis

カタルシス

Meaning

The process of releasing strong emotions, providing relief.

Example

Writing in her diary was a form of catharsis for her.

彼女の日記に書くことは、彼女にとって一種のカタルシスでした。

A2 adjective /ˈjuːs.ləs/

Useless

無駄

Meaning

having no beneficial purpose; not useful

Example

This broken computer is completely useless.

この壊れたコンピュータは完全に役に立たない。

B2 noun /ˈbrɛkdaʊn/

breakdown

故障

Meaning

a failure or collapse of a system or machinery

Example

The car had a breakdown on the highway.

車は高速道路で故障しました。

C2 noun /pɪks/

pyx

聖体を入れるための小さな容器

Meaning

a small container, often used in Christian liturgy to carry the consecrated host

Example

The priest placed the consecrated host into the pyx before visiting the sick.

司祭は病人を訪れる前に聖体をピクスに入れました。

A2 noun /ˈstreɪndʒər/

Stranger

見知らぬ人

Meaning

a person whom one does not know or with whom one is not familiar

Example

Never take candy from a stranger.

決して見知らぬ人からキャンディをもらわないでください。

B1 adverb /ˌnesəˈserəli/

Necessarily

必然的に; 必ずしも;

Meaning

as a necessary result; inevitably; by logical consequence

Example

Rich people are not necessarily happy.

裕福な人々は必ずしも幸せではありません。

B2 adjective /ˈfæktʃuəl/

Factual

事実に基づいた; 真実の

Meaning

based on facts; accurate; true

Example

The report contains only factual information.

レポートには事実に基づく情報のみが含まれています。

A2 noun /ˈreɪl.weɪ/

Railway

鉄道

Meaning

a track made of steel rails along which trains run; a system of tracks with trains, stations, and other facilities

Example

The railway connects major cities across the country.

鉄道は国内の主要な都市を結んでいます。

B2 noun /ˈstrʌk.tʃərz/

structures

構造物

Meaning

Buildings or other objects constructed from several parts.

Example

The region has ancient structures.

その地域には古代の構造物があります。

C1 adjective /ˈræspi/

raspy

ハスキー

Meaning

having a harsh, rough, or grating sound

Example

His raspy voice revealed years of smoking.

彼のハスキーな声は喫煙の年数を明らかにした。

C2 noun /ˈpɛnjʊri/

penury

極貧

Meaning

extreme poverty or destitution

Example

He grew up in penury but became successful later in life.

彼は貧困の中で育ちましたが、その後、人生で成功しました。

C2 noun /ˈhelmz.mən/

Helmsman

舵手; キャプテン

Meaning

a person who steers a ship or boat; the person at the helm of a vessel

Example

The experienced helmsman skillfully guided the yacht through the narrow channel during the storm.

経験豊富な舵手は、嵐の中で狭い水路をヨットで巧みに導きました。

B2 adjective /kənˈdʒɛstɪd/

congested

渋滞

Meaning

Blocked up with too much traffic or crowding.

Example

The road was congested during rush hour.

ラッシュアワー中、道路は渋滞していました。

B1 noun /twiːt/

Tweet

さえずり

Meaning

a short high-pitched sound made by a small bird; a post on Twitter

Example

I heard the sweet tweet of a sparrow this morning.

今朝、スズメの甘いツイートを聞きました。

A2 adjective /dɑːrk bluː/

Dark blue

ダークブルー

Meaning

a deep shade of blue color

Example

She wore a dark blue dress to the party.

彼女はパーティーにダークブルーのドレスを着て行った。

C2 adjective /ˌtɛmɪˈrɛəriəs/

temerarious

無謀

Meaning

Reckless or rash; showing a lack of caution.

Example

It was a temerarious decision to cross the river during the storm.

嵐の中で川を渡るのは無謀な決断だった。

B2 noun /ˈbɒmər/

Bomber

爆撃機

Meaning

military aircraft designed to drop bombs on targets

Example

The bomber squadron flew over the city at dawn.

爆撃機部隊は夜明けに都市の上を飛んだ。

C1 verb /ˈstæɡ.neɪt/

stagnate

停滞する

Meaning

to stop developing, progressing, or moving

Example

Without innovation, the business will stagnate.

革新がなければ、ビジネスは停滞する。

C1 noun, verb /ˈbʌtrəs/

buttress

支柱, 支え

Meaning

a structure built against a wall for support; to support or strengthen

Example

The cathedral walls were buttressed to prevent collapse.

大聖堂の壁は崩壊を防ぐために支えられていました。

B1 noun, adjective /ˈkrɪmɪnəl/

criminal

犯罪者

Meaning

A person who has committed a crime; relating to crime

Example

The police arrested a dangerous criminal last night.

警察は昨夜、危険な犯罪者を逮捕しました。

B1 noun /ˈjʌŋstər/

Youngster

若者; 子供またはティーンエイジャー; 経験が若い人

Meaning

a young person; a child or teenager; someone who is young in experience

Example

The youngster showed great talent in sports.

その若者はスポーツで大きな才能を見せました。

C1 adjective ɪˈθɪə.ri.əl

ethereal

天上的, 精緻な, 超自然的

Meaning

Extremely delicate and light in a way that seems too perfect for this world.

Example

Her voice had an ethereal quality.

彼女の声にはエセリアルな質感がありました。

B2 adjective /ˈsɪnɪstər/

sinister

不吉な

Meaning

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

Example

The abandoned house had a sinister atmosphere.

その廃屋には不吉な雰囲気が漂っていた。

C2 noun /boʊl/

boll

丸い種子のカプセル（綿花や亜麻のような）

Meaning

The rounded seed capsule of plants such as cotton or flax.

Example

The farmer examined the cotton boll to check its quality.

農夫は綿のボールを調べて、その品質を確認しました。

C1 noun /ˈpæl.ət/

Palate

口蓋; 味を区別する能力

Meaning

the roof of the mouth; a person's ability to distinguish between different flavors

Example

The chef created dishes to please every palate.

シェフはすべての味覚を満足させる料理を作りました。

A2 adjective /waɪd/

Wide

広い; 広大

Meaning

having a great distance from one side to the other; broad

Example

The river is very wide at this point.

この地点で川は非常に広いです。

C2 adjective /bɪˈfʌdld/

befuddled

困惑した

Meaning

confused, unable to think clearly

Example

He looked befuddled after hearing the complex instructions.

彼は複雑な指示を聞いた後、困惑したように見えました。

A1 adjective /ˈiː.vən/

Even

平ら; 均等; 水準

Meaning

flat and smooth; equal or uniform; level

Example

The surface was completely even and smooth.

表面は完全に平らで滑らかでした。

B2 conjunction /wɛərˈæz/

whereas

〜一方で

Meaning

used to introduce a contrast or comparison between two facts

Example

She prefers tea, whereas he likes coffee.

彼女はお茶が好きですが、彼はコーヒーが好きです。

C2 noun /ˌpɛkjʊˈleɪʃən/

peculation

横領

Meaning

The act of embezzling or stealing money, especially from public funds.

Example

The minister resigned after being accused of peculation.

大臣は横領の罪で辞任しました。

B2 adjective /ˈveɪ.kənt/

Vacant

空いている; 未使用; 利用可能

Meaning

empty; not occupied; available

Example

There is a vacant apartment on the second floor.

2階には空いているアパートがあります。

B1 adjective /ˈnɔːðərn/

northern

北部の

Meaning

relating to the north or situated in the north

Example

The northern part of the country is known for its cold climate.

その国の北部は寒冷な気候で知られています。

A2 noun ˈprɒdʒ.ekts

projects

プロジェクト

Meaning

Individual or collaborative enterprises that are carefully planned to achieve a particular aim.

Example

These projects aim for technological breakthroughs.

これらのプロジェクトは技術革新を目指しています。

B1 noun /ˈvɪərər/

viewer

視聴者

Meaning

a person who watches something, especially television or video content

Example

The viewer is able to switch channels with the remote control.

視聴者はリモコンでチャンネルを切り替えることができます。

C2 adjective /ˌoʊvərˈwiːnɪŋ/

overweening

過度に傲慢な

Meaning

excessively arrogant or prideful

Example

His overweening pride cost him many friends.

彼の過度の誇りは多くの友人を失わせました。

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。

B2 adjective /ɪkˈsɛntrɪk/

eccentric

奇抜な

Meaning

unconventional and slightly strange in behavior or appearance

Example

The artist was known for his eccentric style.

そのアーティストは奇抜なスタイルで知られていた。

B1 noun /ˈvɪn.ɪ.ɡər/

Vinegar

酢

Meaning

a sour liquid made from fermented alcohol, used for cooking and preserving

Example

I added vinegar to the salad dressing for extra flavor.

私はサラダドレッシングにビネガーを加えて、味を増しました。

B2 noun /əbˈsɛʃən/

obsession

執着

Meaning

An idea, thought, or concern that continually preoccupies or intrudes on a person's mind.

Example

His obsession with success drove him to work day and night.

成功への執着が彼を昼夜働かせた。

B2 noun/verb /ˈwɒf.əl/

waffle

ワッフル (食品), あいまいに話す

Meaning

as noun: a crisp cake with a pattern of deep squares; as verb: to speak or write vaguely without making a clear decision

Example

He kept waffling instead of making a decision.

彼は決定を下す代わりに、ずっと迷っていました。

B2 noun /prəˈsiːdɪŋ/

proceeding

手続き

Meaning

a course of action; often used for a legal process or event

Example

The court proceedings lasted for several hours.

裁判所の手続きは数時間続きました。

C1 noun/verb /tɔːrˈpiːdoʊ/

torpedo

魚雷

Meaning

A self-propelled underwater missile; to attack or destroy something suddenly and forcefully.

Example

The submarine launched a torpedo at the enemy ship.

潜水艦は敵艦に向けてトーピードを発射した。

C1 adjective /ɪmˈpæsɪv/

impassive

無表情

Meaning

Not showing or feeling emotion; expressionless.

Example

Despite the shocking news, she remained impassive.

衝撃的なニュースにもかかわらず、彼女は無表情のままでした。

B2 adjective /ˌjuːnɪˈvɜːrsəl/

Universal

普遍的な

Meaning

applicable to all cases; existing everywhere

Example

Music is a universal language that everyone understands.

音楽は誰もが理解できる普遍的な言語です。

C1 verb /ˈrɛzəneɪt/

resonate

共鳴する

Meaning

To produce or be filled with a deep, full, and reverberating sound; to evoke a feeling or memory.

Example

Her words resonated with the audience.

彼女の言葉は聴衆に響いた。

C2 verb /ɪnˈsɪnəˌreɪt/

incinerate

焼却する

Meaning

to burn something completely until it is reduced to ashes

Example

The city decided to incinerate the medical waste for safety.

その都市は安全のために医療廃棄物を焼却することを決定しました。

C1 adjective /frəˈtɜːrnəl/

fraternal

Meaning

Relating to brothers or brotherhood; friendly and supportive.

Example

The two nations maintain a fraternal relationship.

C2 noun /ɪˈpɪsəl/

epistle

書簡

Meaning

A letter, especially a formal or didactic one; often used for letters in the New Testament.

Example

He wrote a long epistle to his friend about his travels.

彼は自分の旅行について友人に長い手紙を書いた。

C2 noun /kəˌrɒbəˈreɪʃən/

corroboration

証拠

Meaning

evidence that confirms or supports a statement, theory, or finding

Example

The documents provided strong corroboration of her claims.

書類は彼女の主張を強力に裏付ける証拠を提供した。

C2 noun /ɪkˈsɔːr.ə/

Ixora

イクソラ

Meaning

a tropical flowering shrub with clusters of small bright red, orange, or yellow flowers

Example

The bright red ixora bushes lined the pathway to the tropical garden.

明るい赤いイクソラの低木が熱帯庭園への小道を囲んでいました。

B1 noun /ˌdiː.enˈeɪ/

dna

デオキシリボ核酸

Meaning

Deoxyribonucleic acid, the molecule that carries genetic information in living organisms.

Example

Scientists extracted DNA from the ancient bones.

科学者たちは古代の骨からDNAを抽出しました。

A2 noun /frɒɡ/

Frog

カエル

Meaning

a small amphibian animal that lives both in water and on land

Example

The frog jumped from the lily pad into the pond.

カエルは睡蓮の葉から池に飛び込んだ。

B2 noun /ˈpiː.lər/

Peeler

皮むき器

Meaning

a kitchen tool used to remove the outer skin or peel from fruits and vegetables

Example

Use a peeler to remove the potato skin.

ポテトの皮をむくために皮むき器を使用してください。

B1 noun /rɪˈkwɛst/

request

Meaning

a formal or polite demand for something

Example

She made a request for additional time to complete the project.

B2 noun /ˈɑːr.mər/

Armour

鎧

Meaning

protective covering worn by soldiers; metal plating for military vehicles

Example

The knight wore heavy armour to protect himself in battle.

騎士は戦いの中で自分を守るために重い鎧を着ていました。

C1 verb /ˈveɪpəraɪz/

vaporize

蒸発させる

Meaning

to turn into vapor or gas

Example

The heat of the sun can vaporize water from the surface.

太陽の熱は水を表面から蒸発させることができます。

B1 noun/verb /ˈmætərz/

matters

問題 / 重要である

Meaning

important topics, concerns, or issues; as a verb, to be of importance or significance

Example

What she thinks really matters to me.

彼女が思うことは私にとって本当に重要です。

C1 adjective səˈblaɪm

sublime

崇高, 壮大, 卓越

Meaning

Of such excellence, grandeur, or beauty as to inspire great admiration or awe.

Example

The sublime beauty of the mountain landscape took my breath away.

山の風景の崇高な美しさは私の息を奪いました。

C1 adjective /ɪnˈtjuː.ɪ.tɪv/

intuitive

直感的

Meaning

Based on instinctive understanding rather than reasoning.

Example

The software has an intuitive design that makes it easy to use.

そのソフトウェアは直感的なデザインを持っており、使いやすいです。

A1 noun /zuː/

Zoo

動物園

Meaning

an establishment that maintains a collection of wild animals for study, conservation, or display to the public

Example

We visited the zoo to see the lions and elephants.

私たちはライオンと象を見るために動物園を訪れました。

B2 adjective /ˈpraɪs.ləs/

Priceless

無価値な; 計り知れない価値がある

Meaning

extremely valuable; invaluable; beyond price

Example

Her grandmother's antique jewelry is absolutely priceless.

彼女の祖母の古代の宝石は絶対に無価値だ。

C1 verb /ɪnˈdʒen.dər/

engender

生じる

Meaning

To cause or give rise to a feeling, situation, or condition.

Example

The speech engendered hope among the people.

スピーチは人々の間に希望を生んだ。

B2 noun ˌɪmplɪmenˈteɪʃən

implementation

実行

Meaning

The process of putting a decision or plan into effect; execution.

Example

Proper implementation of policies is crucial.

方針の適切な実行は重要です。

C1 noun /ˈheɪl.stɔːrm/

Hailstorm

ひょうの嵐

Meaning

a violent storm with hail falling from the sky

Example

The hailstorm damaged many cars in the parking lot.

ヘイルストームは駐車場の多くの車に損害を与えました。

C1 adjective /ʌnˈbraɪdld/

unbridled

抑制のない

Meaning

Uncontrolled and unrestrained.

Example

The protesters showed unbridled enthusiasm for change.

抗議者は変革に対して抑えきれない熱意を示しました。

B2 noun /fɛər/

fare

運賃

Meaning

the money paid for a journey on public transport; also food or treatment provided

Example

The bus fare to the city center is five dollars.

市内中心部までのバス運賃は5ドルです。

B2 noun ˈhɑːrvɪstɪŋ

harvesting

収穫

Meaning

The process of gathering a ripe crop from the fields or collecting natural resources.

Example

Unregulated harvesting affects the biodiversity of oceans.

規制されていない収穫は海洋の生物多様性に影響を与えます。

C1 noun ɪnˈsɛpʃən

inception

始まり

Meaning

The establishment or starting point of an institution or activity.

Example

The inception of the company marked a new era in the industry.

その企業のインセプションは業界に新しい時代を築きました。

C2 verb /ˈhɑːrpɪŋ/

harping

繰り返し不満を言う

Meaning

continuously talking or complaining about something in a tiresome way

Example

She kept harping on about the mistakes I made.

彼女は私が犯した間違いについて繰り返し不満を言っていました。

A2 noun /ˈheəkʌt/

haircut

散髪

Meaning

the act or style of cutting hair

Example

I got a haircut before the wedding.

私は結婚式の前に散髪しました。

C1 noun /fruˈɪʃən/

fruition

実現

Meaning

The realization or fulfillment of a plan, project, or desire.

Example

Her dream of becoming a doctor finally came to fruition.

医者になるという彼女の夢はついに実現した。

C1 adjective /ˈviːnəs/

venous

静脈の

Meaning

relating to the veins that carry blood to the heart

Example

The doctor examined the patient’s venous circulation.

医者は患者の静脈循環を検査しました。

C1 adjective /mɪˈrækjələs/

Miraculous

奇跡的; 驚くべき; 非凡な

Meaning

supernatural; amazing; extraordinary

Example

Her miraculous recovery amazed all the doctors.

彼女の奇跡的な回復は、すべての医師を驚かせました。

B2 adjective ˈsɑːləm

solemn

厳粛

Meaning

Formal and dignified; characterized by deep sincerity.

Example

The day begins with a solemn ceremony at the memorial.

その日は記念碑での厳粛な式典から始まります。

B1 preposition /rɪˈɡɑrdɪŋ/

regarding

に関して

Meaning

concerning or relating to

Example

The decision regarding the meeting will be made tomorrow.

会議に関する決定は明日行われます。

B2 noun, verb /kɜːrs/

curse

呪い

Meaning

a solemn wish that harm or misfortune should befall someone; a rude or offensive word or phrase; to utter offensive words or wish harm upon someone

Example

He cursed loudly when he realized he had lost his wallet.

彼は財布をなくしたと気づいて大声で悪態をついた。

B1 noun /ˈhjuː.mər/

humor

Meaning

The quality of being amusing or entertaining.

Example

His sense of humor always lightens the mood.

C2 adjective /bəˈθɛt.ɪk/

bathetic

取るに足りない感情

Meaning

displaying insincere or trivial emotion; producing an unintended ridiculous effect through sudden change from serious to silly

Example

The movie's ending was unintentionally bathetic rather than tragic.

映画の結末は悲劇的ではなく、取るに足りないものでした。

B2 adjective /ˈtaɪərləs/

tireless

疲れ知らず

Meaning

Showing great effort or energy without becoming tired.

Example

She worked tirelessly to complete the project on time.

彼女は時間通りにプロジェクトを完了させるために疲れ知らずで働きました。

B2 verb /rɪˈzɜːv/

reserve

予約する

Meaning

to keep something for future use; to book in advance

Example

I want to reserve a table for dinner.

ディナーのためにテーブルを予約したいです。

B2 adjective /veɪn/

Vain

虚栄心; 無駄

Meaning

having excessive pride in one's appearance; futile or unsuccessful

Example

She spent hours in front of the mirror being quite vain.

彼女は鏡の前で何時間も過ごし、かなり虚栄心が強かった。

C2 noun /ˈæltruɪst/

altruist

利他的な人

Meaning

a person who has an unselfish concern for the welfare of others

Example

He is an altruist who always puts others' needs before his own.

彼は常に他人のニーズを自分のニーズよりも優先する利他的な人です。

C1 adjective kəˈlɒs.əl

Colossal

巨大な

Meaning

Extremely large, gigantic, enormous in size or extent.

Example

The colossal pyramids of Egypt are a marvel of architecture.

エジプトの巨大なピラミッドは建築の奇跡です。

B2 noun /ˈdʒuːələr/

jeweller

宝石商

Meaning

a person who makes, repairs, or sells jewelry

Example

The jeweller crafted a beautiful gold ring.

その宝石商は美しい金の指輪を作った。

C1 verb /əbˈstrʌkt/

obstruct

妨げる

Meaning

to block or hinder progress; to prevent or impede movement

Example

The fallen tree obstructed the road for several hours.

倒れた木が数時間道路をふさぎました。

C1 verb /dɪˈpriːʃieɪt/

depreciate

価値が下がる

Meaning

to reduce in value over time

Example

Cars tend to depreciate quickly in their first few years.

車は最初の数年間で急速に価値が下がる傾向があります。

C1 adjective /prəˈlɪf.ɪk/

prolific

多作な

Meaning

Present in large numbers or quantities; plentiful; producing many works, results, or offspring.

Example

The author is prolific, having written over 30 books.

その著者は非常に多作で、30冊以上の本を執筆しています。

A2 noun /lɪst/

List

リスト

Meaning

a number of connected items or names written or printed consecutively, typically one below the other

Example

Make a list of things you need to buy.

買うべきもののリストを作成してください。

C1 noun /ˈliːniənsi/

leniency

寛大

Meaning

The quality of being more merciful or tolerant than expected.

Example

The judge showed leniency in his ruling.

裁判官は判決で寛大さを示した。

C1 adjective /ˈɔːrθədɑːks/

orthodox

Meaning

conforming to traditional beliefs or practices

Example

He comes from a very orthodox family.

C1 noun /ˈfjuː.də.lɪ.zəm/

feudalism

封建制度

Meaning

the social system in medieval Europe in which people worked and fought for nobles who gave them protection and land in return

Example

Feudalism shaped the political structure of medieval Europe.

封建制度は中世ヨーロッパの政治構造を形作った。