C2 adjective /ˈluːpi/

loopy

おかしい

Meaning

crazy, silly, or eccentric

Example

After working all night, he felt a little loopy.

一晩中働いた後、彼は少しおかしく感じました。

B2 noun /ˌaʊtˈsaɪdə(r)/

outsider

アウトサイダー

Meaning

a person who is not accepted as a member of a particular group or community

Example

As a new student, she often felt like an outsider at school.

新しい学生として、彼女は学校でよくアウトサイダーのように感じていました。

C1 noun /ˈkærət/

carat

宝石の重さの単位

Meaning

a unit of weight for precious stones, equal to 200 milligrams

Example

She received a two-carat diamond ring for her engagement.

彼女は婚約のために2カラットのダイヤモンドリングをもらいました。

B2 noun /'ræd.ɪʃ/

Radish

ラディッシュ

Meaning

a small pungent edible root vegetable with white or red skin

Example

The farmer harvested fresh radishes from the garden.

農家は庭から新鮮なラディッシュを収穫しました。

C2 adjective /tɒnˈsɔːriəl/

tonsorial

理髪師に関連する

Meaning

relating to barbers or hairdressing

Example

The town's new barber offered a wide range of tonsorial services.

町の新しい理髪師は、幅広いトンソリアルサービスを提供しました。

B1 adjective /ˈnær.oʊ/

Narrow

狭い; 限定された; 狭まった

Meaning

having a small width; thin; limited in scope; restricted

Example

The narrow street was barely wide enough for two cars.

その狭い道は2台の車が通るにはほとんど十分な広さがありませんでした。

B2 noun səbˈstænʃəl ˈɪmpækt

substantial impact

重大な影響

Meaning

A significant, considerable, and meaningful effect or influence.

Example

Substantial impact is possible even with a few hours of volunteering.

少しの時間のボランティア活動でも重大な影響を与えることができます。

C1 adjective /fəˈnɛtɪk/

phonetic

音声的な

Meaning

relating to the sounds of speech or pronunciation

Example

The teacher taught the students the phonetic spelling of difficult words.

先生は生徒たちに難しい単語の音声的な綴りを教えました。

C2 noun /ˈsætər/

satyr

幸せ

Meaning

a creature from Greek mythology depicted as a lustful being, often half-man and half-goat; by extension, a lecherous man

Example

In the museum mural, a satyr plays the panpipes while dancing in the woods.

彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、自分の幸せを隠すことができませんでした。

C1 noun /ˌloʊkəˈmoʊʃən/

locomotion

移動

Meaning

movement or the ability to move from one place to another

Example

Walking is the most common form of human locomotion.

歩くことは人間の最も一般的な移動の形です。

B1 adjective /ˈel.ɪ.ɡənt/

Elegant

上品な

Meaning

graceful and stylish; refined; sophisticated

Example

She wore an elegant dress to the party.

彼女はパーティーに上品なドレスを着ていた。

C1 adjective /ɪˈnuːmərəbəl/

Innumerable

無数; 数えきれない; 無限

Meaning

too many to be counted; countless; infinite in number

Example

There are innumerable stars in the night sky that we cannot see with our naked eyes.

夜空には数えきれない星があり、私たちは裸眼では見ることができません。

C1 noun /ˈwɪtʃ.krɑːft/

witchcraft

魔女術

Meaning

the practice of magical skills, spells, and abilities

Example

In old times, many people believed in witchcraft.

古代には、多くの人々が魔女術を信じていました。

C2 noun /ɪnˈsɪpiəns/

incipience

始まり

Meaning

the beginning or initial stage of something

Example

The project was still in its incipience when funding was approved.

資金提供が承認された時、プロジェクトはまだその始まりの段階にありました。

C2 noun /ˈbrɪɡ.ənd/

brigand

山賊

Meaning

A member of a gang that ambushes and robs people in forests or mountains; a bandit.

Example

The travelers were attacked by brigands in the mountains.

旅行者は山中で山賊に襲われました。

B2 noun /skrɪpt/

script

脚本

Meaning

The written text of a play, film, or broadcast; handwriting style.

Example

The actor memorized his lines from the script.

俳優は脚本からセリフを覚えました。

B2 adjective /ˈkʌnɪŋ/

cunning

ずるい

Meaning

Having or showing skill in achieving one's ends by deceit or evasion; cleverness in a tricky way.

Example

The cunning fox tricked the farmer.

ずる賢い狐は農夫を騙した。

C2 noun /ˌædjʊˈleɪʃən/

adulation

過度な賞賛

Meaning

excessive admiration or flattery

Example

The singer enjoyed the adulation of her fans.

歌手はファンたちの過度な賞賛を楽しんでいました。

B1 noun /ˌkwɒl.ɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/

Qualification

資格; 能力

Meaning

official record showing that someone has finished a training course or has necessary skills; condition or requirement

Example

She has the right qualifications for this engineering job.

彼女はこのエンジニアの仕事に必要な資格を持っています。

C1 adjective/verb /ˈsiːzənd/

seasoned

経験豊富な / 味付けされた

Meaning

Experienced in a particular activity; also, flavored with spices.

Example

She is a seasoned teacher with over 20 years of experience.

彼女は20年以上の経験を持つベテランの教師です。

C1 adjective /ˈmjuːtɪd/

muted

muted (ミューテッド)

Meaning

softened in sound, color, or effect; subdued

Example

The room was painted in muted shades of blue and grey.

部屋は青と灰色の muted な色合いで塗られていました。

C1 noun /ˈkɒnsəl/

consul

領事 / 大使

Meaning

an official appointed by a government to live in a foreign city and protect its citizens and interests there

Example

The consul assisted travelers who lost their passports.

領事は、パスポートを失った旅行者を助けました。

B2 noun /ˌdiː.haɪˈdreɪʃən/

dehydration

脱水症

Meaning

A condition in which the body or tissue lacks adequate water content.

Example

Dehydration can lead to fatigue and confusion.

脱水は疲労と混乱を引き起こす可能性があります。

A2 noun əˈpɔɪnt.mənts

appointments

任命

Meaning

An arrangement to meet someone at a particular time and place; the action of assigning a job or role to someone.

Example

Government appointments follow meritocracy.

政府の任命は功績に基づいて行われる。

B2 adjective /ˈmɛʒərd/

measured

測定された

Meaning

carefully considered and deliberate

Example

She spoke in a calm, measured tone.

彼女は冷静で測定された口調で話しました。

C2 adjective /dɪˈluːsəri/

delusory

幻想的な

Meaning

Based on illusion; not real.

Example

He was filled with delusory hopes of becoming famous overnight.

彼は一夜にして有名になるという幻想的な希望に満ちていた。

A2 noun /ˈmæɡəziːn/

magazine

雑誌

Meaning

A periodical publication containing articles, photographs, and advertisements.

Example

She bought a fashion magazine at the store.

彼女は店でファッション雑誌を買いました。

B1 noun ˈem.fə.sɪs

emphasis

強調

Meaning

Special importance, value, or prominence given to something; stress laid on a particular point or aspect.

Example

The speaker placed emphasis on sustainable development.

スピーカーは持続可能な開発に強調を置きました。

B1 verb /ˈpʌblɪʃ/

publish

出版する

Meaning

to print and distribute books, magazines, etc.; to make information available

Example

The author will publish her new novel next month.

著者は来月新しい小説を出版します。

B2 noun ɪˈfɪʃ.ən.si

efficiency

効率

Meaning

The state or quality of being efficient; achieving maximum productivity with minimum wasted effort or expense.

Example

Efficiency in communication is crucial for businesses.

コミュニケーションにおける効率はビジネスにとって重要です。

C2 verb /bɪˈleɪbə/

belabour

くどく説明する

Meaning

to explain something repeatedly or with excessive detail; to criticize or attack verbally at length

Example

The teacher did not belabour the point once the students understood it.

学生が理解した後、教師はその点をくどく説明しなかった。

B1 adjective /ˈæŋk.ʃəs/

Anxious

不安な; 心配な

Meaning

feeling worried or nervous; eager with concern

Example

She felt anxious about her upcoming job interview.

彼女は次の仕事の面接について不安に感じていました。

C1 noun /beɪn/

bane

災い

Meaning

A cause of great distress, harm, or annoyance.

Example

Traffic jams are the bane of city life.

交通渋滞は都市生活の災いです。

C1 noun /ˈkɒz.moʊs/

Cosmos

コスモスの花

Meaning

a colorful annual flower with daisy-like blooms and feathery foliage

Example

The cosmos flowers swayed gently in the summer breeze across the meadow.

コスモスの花は夏の風にそよいで、草地を横切っていました。

C1 verb /tɔːnt/

taunt

からかう

Meaning

to provoke or challenge someone with insulting remarks

Example

The bully tried to taunt him with cruel words.

いじめっ子は残酷な言葉で彼をからかおうとした。

C1 noun /ˌædʒ.ɪˈteɪ.ʃən/

agitation

動揺

Meaning

a state of nervousness, excitement, or unrest; or action of stirring up public concern

Example

There was visible agitation among the crowd.

群衆の中には明らかな動揺がありました。

B2 noun /fluːt/

Flute

フルート

Meaning

a musical wind instrument with holes along its length that is played by blowing across a hole at one end

Example

He played a sweet melody on his flute.

彼は自分のフルートで甘いメロディーを演奏しました。

C2 noun /ˌpærəˈnɔɪæk/

paranoiac

パラノイア的な人

Meaning

A person who suffers from paranoia or exhibits extreme, irrational distrust and suspicion.

Example

The paranoiac refused to leave his house, fearing everyone was against him.

そのパラノイア的な人は、みんなが自分に反対していると恐れて家を出ることを拒んだ。

C2 adjective /ˈprɒɡnəθəs/

prognathous

前突顎骨

Meaning

Having jaws that project forward beyond the rest of the face.

Example

The fossil displayed a distinctly prognathous skull structure.

化石は明確に前突顎骨の構造を示していた。

C1 adjective /ˈspel.baʊnd/

Spellbound

夢中; 魅了された

Meaning

completely fascinated and unable to move or think about anything else; enchanted

Example

The children sat spellbound as the magician performed his tricks.

子供たちは魔法使いが技を披露するのを夢中で見ていました。

B2 noun /ˌkɔːrpəˈreɪʃən/

corporation

株式会社

Meaning

A large company or group of companies that is legally recognized as a single entity.

Example

The corporation invested heavily in renewable energy projects.

そのコーポレーションは再生可能エネルギーのプロジェクトに多額の投資を行った。

A2 noun /sɒks/

Socks

靴下

Meaning

soft coverings for the feet, typically worn inside shoes

Example

I need to buy new socks for winter.

冬のために新しい靴下を買う必要があります。

C1 noun /kɑːrˈtɒɡrəfər/

cartographer

地図製作者

Meaning

A person who makes maps.

Example

The cartographer carefully drew the map of the new territory.

カートグラファーは新しい地域の地図を慎重に描きました。

B2 verb, noun /stɔːl/

stall

止める, 屋台

Meaning

to stop or cause to stop temporarily; a small shop or stand

Example

The car stalled on the way to the office.

車はオフィスに向かう途中で停まった。

B2 noun/verb /swɑːmp/

swamp

湿地

Meaning

An area of low-lying, uncultivated ground where water collects; a bog or marsh.

Example

The village was built near a swamp.

村は湿地の近くに建てられました。

C2 adjective /ɪˈlɪbərəl/

illiberal

非リベラル

Meaning

Opposed to liberal principles; restricting freedom of thought or behavior.

Example

The government was criticized for its illiberal policies.

政府はその非リベラルな政策について批判された。

B2 verb /əˈkɒmədeɪt/

accommodate

収容する

Meaning

To provide lodging, space, or meet the needs of someone.

Example

The hotel can accommodate up to 200 guests.

ホテルは最大200人を収容できます。

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。

C1 noun /ˈæŋɡwɪʃ/

anguish

苦悩

Meaning

Severe mental or physical pain or suffering.

Example

She was in deep anguish after hearing the tragic news.

悲しい知らせを聞いて、彼女は深い苦悩に沈んだ。

A1 adjective /ˈevri/

Every

すべての; どれも; 例外なし

Meaning

each one; all; without exception

Example

Every student must complete their homework.

すべての学生は宿題を終わらせなければなりません。

C1 adverb /əˈlɜːrtli/

alertly

注意深く

Meaning

in a watchful, attentive, and quick-to-notice manner

Example

She listened alertly to every sound in the dark forest.

彼女は暗い森であらゆる音を注意深く聞いていた。

C2 adjective /ˌkɒnsæŋˈɡwɪniəs/

consanguineous

血縁の

Meaning

Related by blood; descended from the same ancestor.

Example

The study focused on genetic disorders in consanguineous families.

この研究は血縁のある家族における遺伝的障害に焦点を当てました。

C2 noun /bɪsk/

bisque

シーフードスープ

Meaning

A rich, creamy soup made from shellfish.

Example

We ordered lobster bisque at the restaurant.

レストランでロブスタービスクを注文しました。

C2 adjective /ˈfɜːr.vɪd/

Fervid

情熱的な; 非常に熱心な; 感情で燃えている

Meaning

passionate; intensely enthusiastic; burning with emotion

Example

She gave a fervid speech about environmental protection.

彼女は環境保護についての熱烈なスピーチをしました。

A2 adjective /ˈskeəri/

scary

怖い

Meaning

causing fear or making you feel frightened

Example

That horror movie was really scary.

そのホラー映画は本当に怖かった。

C2 adjective /ʌpˈrɔːr.i.əs/

uproarious

非常に面白い

Meaning

Extremely funny or noisy; causing loud laughter or commotion.

Example

The comedian's jokes were absolutely uproarious.

コメディアンのジョークは絶対に非常に面白かったです。

B2 noun /ˈswiː.pər/

Sweeper

掃除人

Meaning

a person whose job is to clean floors and streets by sweeping

Example

The sweeper cleaned the school corridor every morning.

掃除人は毎朝学校の廊下を掃除しました。

C2 noun /ˈɑːriə/

aria

ソロの歌唱曲

Meaning

a solo vocal piece with instrumental accompaniment, typically in an opera

Example

The soprano performed a moving aria during the second act.

ソプラノは第2幕で感動的なアリアを披露しました。

C1 adjective /ˈræmʃækəl/

ramshackle

ぼろぼろ

Meaning

poorly built or maintained; in a state of disrepair

Example

They lived in a ramshackle old house on the edge of town.

彼らは町の端にあるぼろぼろな古い家に住んでいました。

B2 noun /ˌek.əˈnɒm.ɪk səˌsteɪ.nəˈbɪl.ə.ti/

economic sustainability

経済の持続可能性

Meaning

The ability of an economy to support a defined level of economic production indefinitely.

Example

Economic sustainability drives long-term growth.

経済の持続可能性は長期的な成長を促進する。

B2 noun ˈæt.rɪ.bjuːt

attribute

属性

Meaning

A quality or feature regarded as a characteristic or inherent part of someone or something.

Example

An important attribute of wood is its flexibility.

木材の重要な属性はその柔軟性です。

C2 verb /dɪsˈtɛnd/

distend

膨張する

Meaning

to swell or expand by pressure from within

Example

Her stomach began to distend after the large meal.

大きな食事の後、彼女のお腹は膨らみ始めました。

B2 adjective /ˈʃeɪ.di/

Shady

日陰の; 疑わしい; 不誠実な;

Meaning

providing shade; dishonest; suspicious

Example

The shady businessman made a suspicious deal.

その日陰の商人は疑わしい取引をしました。

C1 noun/verb /snɛər/

snare

罠

Meaning

a trap for catching animals; to catch or trap

Example

The hunter set a snare to catch rabbits.

ハンターはウサギを捕まえるために罠を仕掛けました。

C2 noun /ˌkɒnfəˈriː/

conferee

会議参加者

Meaning

a person who takes part in a conference

Example

Each conferee received a badge at the registration desk.

各会議参加者は登録デスクでバッジを受け取りました。

A2 noun, verb /pəʊst/

post

ポスト

Meaning

a job or position, or to send something by mail

Example

She posted a letter to her friend yesterday.

彼女は昨日友達に手紙をポストした。

B2 noun /foʊm/

Foam

泡

Meaning

a mass of small bubbles formed on or in liquid; frothy white mass

Example

The waves crashed against the rocks, creating white foam on the shore.

波が岩にぶつかり、浜辺に白い泡を作った。

C1 noun /ˈkɒrənər/

coroner

検死官

Meaning

an official who investigates sudden, violent, or suspicious deaths

Example

The coroner determined the cause of death was natural.

検死官は死因が自然死であると判定しました。

C1 adjective /ˈkwɪzɪkəl/

quizzical

困惑した, 質問のような

Meaning

Expressing mild or amused puzzlement.

Example

She gave him a quizzical look when he made the strange comment.

彼が奇妙なコメントをしたとき、彼女は困惑した表情を彼に向けました。

C2 verb /ˈmæsəˌreɪt/

macerate

浸す

Meaning

to soften or break up something, especially food, by soaking in liquid

Example

The chef macerated the fruit in wine before serving.

シェフは果物をワインにマセレートしてから提供しました。

A2 noun /ˈkaʊ.bɔɪ/

Cowboy

カウボーイ

Meaning

a man who tends cattle on a ranch, especially in the western United States

Example

The cowboy rode his horse across the vast prairie to find the cattle.

カウボーイは広大な草原を馬で走り、牛を探しに行った。

C1 noun /ˈten.jər/

Tenure

任期

Meaning

the period of time during which someone holds an office or position

Example

During his tenure as CEO, the company expanded globally.

CEOとしての任期中に、会社は世界的に拡大しました。

B1 verb /ˈɪndʒər/

injure

怪我をさせる

Meaning

to cause physical harm or damage to someone or something

Example

He injured his leg while playing football.

彼はサッカーをしている時に足を怪我した。

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。

A2 noun /əˈtɛnʃən/

attention

注意

Meaning

the act of focusing on something or someone

Example

The teacher asked for the students' attention.

先生は学生の注意を求めました。

B1 noun /ˈdɛv.əl/

devil

悪魔

Meaning

An evil spirit or supernatural being often regarded as the embodiment of wickedness and harm.

Example

The story warned children about making deals with the devil.

その話は子供たちに悪魔と取引をしないように警告した。

B1 verb /oʊ/

owe

借りがある

Meaning

to be under obligation to pay or repay; to be indebted

Example

I owe my success to my parents' support.

私は両親の支援のおかげで成功しました。

B2 noun /lʌŋ/

Lung

肺

Meaning

either of the two organs in the chest that you use for breathing

Example

Smoking can cause serious damage to your lungs.

喫煙はあなたの肺に深刻なダメージを与える可能性があります。

B2 noun/adjective /ˈmɪnətʃər/ or /ˈmɪniətʃʊr/

miniature

ミニチュア版

Meaning

a very small version of something; small in scale or size

Example

The artist created a miniature model of the castle.

アーティストは城のミニチュアモデルを作りました。

C2 adjective /ˈfɪliəl/

filial

息子や娘に関する; 親への敬意や愛情を示すこと

Meaning

relating to a son or daughter; showing respect or affection toward parents

Example

He showed filial respect by caring for his aging parents.

彼は年老いた両親の世話をすることでフィリアルな敬意を示しました。

B2 adjective /ˌɪnfluˈenʃəl/

Influential

影響力のある; 強力な

Meaning

having great influence on someone or something; powerful; persuasive

Example

She is an influential leader in the community.

彼女はコミュニティの中で影響力のあるリーダーです。

C1 verb /ˈpɜːrpətreɪt/

perpetrate

犯す

Meaning

To commit or carry out, typically a harmful, illegal, or immoral act.

Example

The hackers perpetrated a massive cyber attack on the company.

ハッカーたちは会社に大規模なサイバー攻撃を行った。

C1 noun /ˈhaɪdəweɪ/

hideaway

隠れ家

Meaning

A place used as a retreat or a place to hide.

Example

The cabin in the woods was their secret hideaway.

森の中の小屋は彼らの秘密の隠れ家だった。

B2 noun ˈkɔːʃən

caution

注意

Meaning

Care taken to avoid danger or mistakes; a warning or piece of advice.

Example

Researchers issued a caution regarding unsustainable fishing.

研究者たちは持続不可能な漁業について警告を出しました。

C1 noun /ˈfræk.tʃər/

Fracture

骨折; 骨のひび割れ

Meaning

the cracking or breaking of a hard object or material; a break in a bone

Example

The doctor confirmed that he had a hairline fracture in his wrist.

医者は彼の手首に髪の毛のような骨折があることを確認しました。

A2 noun /ɡəʊlz/

goals

目標

Meaning

Objectives or targets that someone aims to achieve.

Example

Achieving development goals requires cooperation.

開発目標を達成するためには協力が必要です。

C1 noun /ˌmɛrɪˈtɒkrəsi/

meritocracy

メリトクラシー

Meaning

A system in which advancement is based on individual ability or achievement.

Example

In a true meritocracy, the most capable people rise to leadership positions.

真のメリトクラシーでは、最も有能な人々がリーダーシップの地位に上がります。

C1 noun /lɪˈɡæl.ə.ti/

Legality

合法性

Meaning

the quality or state of being legal; accordance with the law

Example

The lawyer questioned the legality of the contract.

弁護士は契約の合法性について疑問を呈しました。

C1 noun /ˈprəʊsiːdz/

proceeds

収益

Meaning

money obtained from an event, activity, or sale

Example

The proceeds from the charity event were donated to the orphanage.

チャリティイベントの収益は孤児院に寄付されました。

B2 verb ˈɛkəʊd

echoed

反響する

Meaning

To repeat or resound; to be reminiscent of something.

Example

The words of gratitude echoed in his heart.

感謝の言葉が彼の心に反響した。

B2 noun /ˈder.ɪŋ/

Daring

大胆; 危険を冒す意欲

Meaning

adventurous courage; willingness to take risks

Example

The mountain climber's daring impressed everyone at the base camp.

山登りの冒険心は、ベースキャンプの皆に感動を与えました。

B2 verb dɪˈspætʃt

dispatched

派遣された

Meaning

To send off to a destination or for a purpose.

Example

A team was dispatched quickly.

チームは迅速に派遣されました。

B2 adjective ˌkɒm.prɪˈhen.sɪv

comprehensive

包括的

Meaning

Including or dealing with all or nearly all elements or aspects of something; complete and thorough.

Example

A comprehensive study enhances understanding.

包括的な研究は理解を深めます。

B2 adjective /ɪnˈdɪf.ər.ənt/

indifferent

無関心

Meaning

having no particular interest or concern; not caring one way or another

Example

She was indifferent to the outcome of the match.

彼女は試合の結果に無関心だった。

C2 adjective /kəˈrɛlətɪv/

correlative

相関的な

Meaning

having a mutual relationship; corresponding

Example

The increase in temperature is correlative with the melting of glaciers.

温度の上昇は氷河の融解と関連しています。

A2 verb /pɪk/

pick

選ぶ

Meaning

to choose; to take or select from a group; to pluck or gather

Example

Please pick your favorite color from the palette.

パレットからお好みの色を選んでください。

C1 adjective /əbˈtjuːs/

Obtuse

鈍い; 理解が遅い; 愚か

Meaning

annoyingly insensitive or slow to understand; lacking in intelligence or perception

Example

He was being deliberately obtuse about the instructions.

彼は指示に関して意図的に鈍かった。

C2 noun /mjuːˈlætoʊ/

mulatto

混血の人（古くて攻撃的な言葉）

Meaning

an outdated and now offensive term historically used to describe a person of mixed white and Black ancestry

Example

The word 'mulatto' is now considered outdated and offensive.

'ムラット'という言葉は、現在では時代遅れで攻撃的だと見なされています。

B2 adjective /ʌnˈiːvən/

Uneven

不均一; 凹凸のある

Meaning

not level or smooth; not regular or consistent

Example

The road was uneven and full of potholes.

その道は不均一で、穴だらけだった。

C2 noun /ˈɑːrbɪtər/

arbiter

仲裁者

Meaning

a person who has the authority to settle a dispute or decide an issue

Example

The principal acted as the arbiter in the conflict between the students.

校長は生徒間の対立で仲裁者として行動した。

C1 noun ˌpraɪɔːrɪtaɪˈzeɪʃən

prioritization

優先順位付け

Meaning

The action or process of deciding the relative importance or urgency of things.

Example

Effective prioritization ensures resources are used efficiently.

効果的な優先順位付けは、リソースが効率的に使用されることを保証します。

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。

C1 noun /ˈfæk.ʃən/

Faction

派閥

Meaning

a small organized dissenting group within a larger one

Example

Different factions within the party disagreed about the new policy.

党内の異なる派閥は新しい政策に対して意見が一致しませんでした。

C1 noun ˌɪndɪˈspensəbl̩ ˈkɒmpɪtənsi

indispensable competency

不可欠な能力

Meaning

Essential skill or ability that cannot be done without; a crucial capability that is absolutely necessary.

Example

Digital literacy is an indispensable competency in the 21st century.

デジタルリテラシーは21世紀のインディスペンセブルなコンピテンスです。

C1 verb /ˈræʃənəlaɪz/

rationalize

合理化する

Meaning

to attempt to explain or justify behavior or decisions with logical reasons, even if they are not true or appropriate

Example

She tried to rationalize her lateness by blaming the traffic.

彼女は交通渋滞を責めて、遅刻を合理化しようとした。

C1 adjective /ˌsʌbˈkɒn.ʃəs/

subconscious

潜在意識

Meaning

Of or concerning the part of the mind which one is not fully aware of but which influences actions and feelings.

Example

Fears often come from the subconscious mind.

恐怖はしばしば潜在意識から生まれます。

A1 verb /tel/

tell

言う

Meaning

to say something to someone; to give information or instructions

Example

Can you tell me the time?

時間を教えてくれますか？

C1 noun /ˈfɔːrdʒər/

forger

偽造者

Meaning

a person who makes fake documents, artworks, or signatures

Example

The police arrested a forger who had been selling counterfeit paintings.

警察は偽造者を逮捕しました。彼は偽の絵画を販売していました。

C1 noun məˌtɪərɪəˈlɪstɪk ˈlaɪfstaɪl

materialistic lifestyle

物質主義的なライフスタイル

Meaning

A way of living focused on acquiring material possessions and wealth.

Example

A materialistic lifestyle often leads to moral decline.

物質主義的なライフスタイルは、しばしば道徳的な堕落を招く。

C2 verb /dɪsˈteɪn/

distain

軽蔑する

Meaning

to treat with scorn or contempt (archaic form of disdain)

Example

He would never distain those who had less fortune than him.

彼は決して自分より運の悪い者を軽蔑しなかった。

C2 adjective /ˈdʌktaɪl/

ductile

延性

Meaning

capable of being stretched into a thin wire without breaking; easily influenced

Example

Gold is a very ductile metal.

金は非常に延性のある金属です。

A1 adjective /nɛkst/

intervention

介入

Meaning

The action or process of intervening; involvement in a situation to improve or help it.

Example

The intervention of the UN was crucial in resolving the conflict.

国連の介入は紛争を解決する上で重要だった。

B2 noun /ˈruːlɪŋ/

ruling

判決

Meaning

an official decision made by a judge or authority.

Example

The court’s ruling favored the defendant.

裁判所の判決は被告に有利でした。

C2 noun /ˌæbsəˈluːʃən/

absolution

免罪

Meaning

formal release from guilt, obligation, or punishment

Example

The priest granted him absolution for his sins.

神父は彼の罪を許しを与えました。

B2 adjective /ˈkeər.friː/

Carefree

心配のない; のんきな;

Meaning

free from anxiety or responsibility; lighthearted; worry-free

Example

She lived a carefree life, traveling the world without any worries.

彼女は心配事のない生活を送り、世界を心配なく旅していた。

B2 adjective /ˈʌl.tɪ.mət/

Ultimate

究極; 最後; 最高の

Meaning

being the best or most extreme example of its kind; final; last

Example

This is the ultimate test of your skills.

これがあなたのスキルの究極のテストです。

B2 noun /ɪˈmɜːrdʒəns/

emergence

出現

Meaning

the process of coming into view, existence, or prominence

Example

The emergence of new technologies has transformed communication.

新しい技術の出現は、コミュニケーションを変革しました。

B2 adjective /ˈstɑː.ri/

Starry

星のような; 輝く;

Meaning

full of stars; shining like stars; relating to stars

Example

We enjoyed the starry night sky while camping in the mountains.

私たちは山でキャンプしながら、星空を楽しみました。

C1 verb /ˈsnɪkər/

snicker

ひそかに笑う

Meaning

to laugh quietly in a disrespectful or mocking way

Example

The students snickered when the teacher made a mistake.

先生が間違えたとき、生徒たちはこっそり笑いました。

A2 noun /ˈden.tɪst/

Dentist

歯医者

Meaning

a medical professional who treats teeth and oral health

Example

I need to visit the dentist for a regular checkup.

定期検診のために歯医者に行かなければなりません。