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C1 adjective məˈdʒes.tɪk

Majestic

壮大な
Meaning
Having impressive beauty, dignity, or grandeur; regal and stately in appearance.
Example
The majestic Himalayas stand tall against the sky.
壮大なヒマラヤ山脈は空に向かって高くそびえ立っています。
C1 noun /ˈmʌs.tərd siːdz/

Mustard seeds

マスタードシード
Meaning
small round seeds from the mustard plant, used as a spice and for making mustard condiment
Example
Mustard seeds are often tempered in hot oil to release their nutty flavor before adding to dishes.
マスタードシードは、料理に加える前に、そのナッツのような風味を引き出すために熱い油で炒められることがよくあります。
C1 verb /ˈmæsəkər/

massacre

虐殺
Meaning
to kill a large number of people brutally; to defeat decisively
Example
The army massacred the innocent civilians.
軍隊は無実の市民を虐殺した。
C1 noun /ˌmɪsˈdiːd/

Misdeed

悪行; 不正行為
Meaning
A wicked or illegal act; wrongdoing
Example
He regretted his past misdeeds and tried to make amends.
彼は過去の悪行を後悔し、償いをしようとしました。
C1 adjective /ˈmɒsi/

Mossy

苔むしている; 苔が生えている
Meaning
covered with moss; having moss growing on it
Example
The old tree trunk was mossy and covered with green vegetation.
古い木の幹は苔むしており、緑の植物で覆われていました。
C1 verb /ˈmɪt.ɪ.ɡeɪt/

mitigate

軽減する
Meaning
To make less severe, serious, or painful; to lessen the severity of damage or harm.
Example
Proper planning can mitigate financial risks.
適切な計画は財務リスクを軽減できます。
C1 noun /mɪkst ɪˈkɒn.ə.mi/

mixed economy

混合経済
Meaning
An economic system where both government and private sector operate together.
Example
Most countries today follow a mixed economy model.
現在、ほとんどの国が混合経済モデルを採用しています。
C1 noun /ˈmæksɪm/

maxim

格言
Meaning
a short, well-known statement expressing a general truth or rule of conduct
Example
Honesty is a timeless maxim valued in every culture.
正直はすべての文化で評価されている永遠の格言です。
C1 adjective /ˈmeʒ.ər.ə.bəl/

Measurable

測定可能な; 定量的な
Meaning
able to be measured; quantifiable
Example
The project's success was measurable by increased sales.
プロジェクトの成功は売上の増加で測定可能でした。
C1 noun /ˈmaʊθ.fʊl/

mouthful

一口
Meaning
the amount of food or drink that fills the mouth, or a long and difficult word or phrase
Example
He took a big mouthful of water after the run.
彼はランニングの後で大きな一口水を飲んだ。
C1 noun /ˈmɪd.waɪf/

midwife

助産師
Meaning
A person, typically a woman, trained to assist women during childbirth.
Example
The midwife stayed with the mother throughout her labor.
助産師は出産中ずっと母親と一緒にいました。
C1 noun /məˈtɪəriəlɪzəm/

Materialism

物質主義
Meaning
A tendency to consider material possessions more important than spiritual values
Example
The rise of materialism in modern society concerns many philosophers.
現代社会における物質主義の台頭は、多くの哲学者を懸念させています。
C1 adjective /məˈləʊ.di.əs/

Melodious

メロディアス
Meaning
having a pleasant musical sound; tuneful
Example
Her melodious voice captivated the entire audience.
彼女のメロディアスな声は、観客全員を魅了しました。
C1 noun /ˌmɪdˈsʌm.ər/

midsummer

真夏
Meaning
The middle of summer, often around the summer solstice in June.
Example
We had a festival to celebrate midsummer.
私たちは真夏を祝うためにフェスティバルを開きました。
C1 adjective /ˌmɒnəˈlɪθɪk/

monolithic

モノリシック
Meaning
Massive, uniform, and indivisible; resembling a large single stone or structure.
Example
The company maintained a monolithic structure resistant to change.
その会社は変化に強いモノリシックな構造を維持しました。
C1 adjective ˌmæk.roʊ.iː.kəˈnɒm.ɪk

macroeconomic

マクロ経済的
Meaning
Relating to the large-scale or general economic factors, such as interest rates and national productivity.
Example
Government policies impact macroeconomic stability.
政府の政策はマクロ経済的安定に影響を与える。
C1 verb məˈnɒp.ə.laɪz

monopolize

独占する
Meaning
Control exclusively, dominate market.
Example
The company tried to monopolize the market.
その会社は市場を独占しようとした。
C1 noun /ˈmjuːtɪni/

mutiny

反乱
Meaning
an open rebellion against authority, especially by soldiers or sailors
Example
The sailors staged a mutiny against their captain.
船員たちはキャプテンに対して反乱を起こした。
C1 noun /ˈmɛdli/

medley

メドレー
Meaning
A mixture of different things, especially musical tunes combined together.
Example
The band played a medley of popular songs.
バンドは人気のある曲のメドレーを演奏しました。
C1 noun /ˈmʌltɪplaɪər/

multiplier

乗数
Meaning
a number or factor by which another number is multiplied; something that increases the effect or value of something else
Example
In economics, government spending can act as a multiplier for economic growth.
経済学では、政府支出が成長の乗数となることがある。
C1 noun /ˈmɔːr.ɡɪʤ/

Mortgage

住宅ローン
Meaning
a legal agreement by which a bank lends money to buy property
Example
They took out a mortgage to buy their first house.
彼らは最初の家を買うために住宅ローンを組みました。
C1 noun /ˈmɛm.wɑːr/

memoir

回想録
Meaning
A historical account or autobiography written from personal experience.
Example
The author’s memoir details her journey through hardship and success.
著者の回想録は、彼女の苦難と成功の旅路を詳述しています。
C1 noun ˌmɪs.kənˈsɛp.ʃən

misconception

誤解
Meaning
A wrong idea or false understanding about something.
Example
There is a common misconception that success happens overnight.
成功は一夜にして成るという誤解が広まっている。
C1 adjective /ˈməʊltən/

molten

溶けた
Meaning
Made into liquid by heat; melted.
Example
The blacksmith poured molten metal into the mold.
鍛冶屋は型に溶けた金属を注ぎました。
C1 verb /ˈmɒd.jʊ.leɪt/

modulate

調整する
Meaning
To change the strength, tone, or pitch of something; to adjust or regulate.
Example
A good speaker knows how to modulate their voice.
良いスピーカーは、自分の声を調整する方法を知っています。
C1 noun /ˈmænəˌrɪzəm/

Mannerism

Meaning
A habitual gesture or way of speaking or behaving; an idiosyncrasy
Example
His constant throat clearing had become an annoying mannerism.
彼の絶え間ない喉の清掃は迷惑な癖になっていた。
C1 noun /ˈmɒn.ə.stər.i/

Monastery

修道院; アシュラム
Meaning
a building or group of buildings where monks live and worship
Example
The ancient monastery was built on a hilltop.
古代の修道院は丘の頂上に建てられました。
C1 noun /mjuːˈteɪʃn/

mutation

突然変異、遺伝的変化
Meaning
A change in form, structure, or nature, especially in genetics.
Example
Scientists discovered a genetic mutation that caused the disorder.
科学者たちは、その障害を引き起こした遺伝的な突然変異を発見しました。
C1 noun /ˌmɪsdɪˈmiːnər/

misdemeanor

軽犯罪
Meaning
A minor wrongdoing or criminal offense that is less serious than a felony.
Example
He was fined for a misdemeanor involving public disturbance.
公共の秩序に関わる軽犯罪で罰金を科された。
C1 adjective/noun nɪˈmɒn.ɪk

mnemonic

記憶術、記憶を助ける技術
Meaning
Assisting or intended to assist memory; a device or technique to aid memory.
Example
A mnemonic device helps students remember complex concepts.
ニーモニック装置は学生が複雑な概念を覚えるのに役立ちます。
C1 adjective, verb /muːt/

moot

Meaning
Adjective: subject to debate or irrelevant. Verb: to suggest an idea for discussion.
Example
The issue of funding became a moot point after the project was canceled.
C1 noun ˌmɪsˈmænɪdʒmənt

mismanagement

不適切な管理
Meaning
Bad or careless management of something.
Example
Mismanagement of plastic waste worsens pollution.
プラスチックごみの不適切な管理が汚染を悪化させます。
C1 noun /ˈmæroʊ/

Marrow

骨髄
Meaning
A soft fatty substance in the cavities of bones; the essence of something
Example
The bone marrow produces blood cells in the human body.
骨髄は人体で血液細胞を生成します。
C1 verb /ˈmæɡnɪfaɪ/

magnify

拡大する
Meaning
to make something appear larger; to increase the importance or effect of something
Example
The microscope can magnify tiny objects for better observation.
顕微鏡は小さな物体をより良い観察のために拡大することができます。
C1 noun /mɪˈrɑːʒ/

Mirage

蜃気楼
Meaning
An optical illusion caused by atmospheric conditions, especially in deserts
Example
The travelers saw a mirage of water in the desert.
旅行者は砂漠で水の蜃気楼を見ました。
C1 noun /məˈnɒɡəmi/

monogamy

一夫一妻制
Meaning
The practice of being married to or in a relationship with only one person at a time.
Example
Many cultures encourage monogamy as the ideal form of marriage.
多くの文化は一夫一妻制を理想的な結婚形態として奨励しています。
C1 verb /mɔːrf/

morph

変形する
Meaning
to change smoothly from one form, shape, or character into another
Example
The caterpillar will morph into a butterfly.
イモムシは蝶に変わるでしょう。
C1 noun /ˌmænɪˈfɛstoʊ/

manifesto

マニフェスト
Meaning
a public declaration of policy and aims, especially by a political party
Example
The party released its manifesto before the election.
党は選挙前にマニフェストを発表した。
C1 noun ˌmɪt.ɪˈɡeɪ.ʃən

mitigation

緩和
Meaning
The action of reducing the severity, seriousness, or painfulness of something.
Example
Mitigation of climate change requires collective effort.
気候変動の緩和には共同の努力が必要です。
C1 adjective /məˈnɒtənəs/

Monotonous

単調な; 退屈な; 繰り返しの
Meaning
lacking in variety; tediously unvarying; boring and repetitive
Example
The monotonous sound of the rain made everyone feel sleepy.
雨の単調な音がみんなを眠くさせた。
C1 adjective /ˈmoʊmənˌteri/

momentary

一瞬の
Meaning
Lasting for only a short time.
Example
There was a momentary silence in the room.
部屋の中に一瞬の静けさがあった。
C1 adjective /moʊv/

mauve

薄紫色
Meaning
a pale purple color with a grayish or bluish tinge
Example
She wore a beautiful mauve dress to the party.
彼女はパーティーで美しい薄紫色のドレスを着ていた。
C1 verb /ˈməʊbɪlaɪz/

mobilize

動員する
Meaning
to organize or prepare people or resources for action
Example
The leader worked hard to mobilize the community for the protest.
リーダーは抗議のためにコミュニティを動員するために一生懸命働きました。
C1 adjective ˈmær.ɪ.taɪm

Maritime

海事の
Meaning
Connected with the sea, especially in relation to seafaring commercial or military activity.
Example
Maritime trade enhances the economy.
海上貿易は経済を促進する。
C1 noun /mɪˈlɛniəm/

millennium

千年紀
Meaning
a period of one thousand years; often used to mark an anniversary
Example
The year 2000 was celebrated as the beginning of a new millennium.
2000年は新しい千年紀の始まりとして祝われました。
C1 noun /mælˈpræktɪs/

Malpractice

職業上の不正行為
Meaning
Improper, illegal, or negligent professional behavior
Example
The surgeon was sued for malpractice after the failed operation.
外科医は手術に失敗した後、マルプラクティスで訴えられました。
C1 verb /ˌmɪsˈpleɪs/

misplace

間違った場所に置く
Meaning
To put something in the wrong location and temporarily lose it.
Example
I often misplace my keys when I am in a hurry.
急いでいるとき、よく鍵を間違った場所に置いてしまいます。
C1 noun/adjective /ˈmæm.əθ/

mammoth

Meaning
An extinct large elephant-like animal with long curved tusks; also means something huge.
Example
The company faced a mammoth challenge during expansion.
C1 noun /ˈmætrəˌmoʊni/

matrimony

結婚
Meaning
The state of being married; marriage.
Example
They entered into matrimony after years of friendship.
彼らは何年もの友情の後、結婚しました。
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。
C1 verb /ˈmɜːrmər/

murmur

つぶやく
Meaning
To say something in a low, soft, or indistinct voice.
Example
She murmured a prayer before going to sleep.
彼女は寝る前に祈りをささやきました。
C1 adjective /ˌmɛtəˈfɔːrɪkəl/

metaphorical

比喩的な
Meaning
Characteristic of or relating to metaphor; figurative rather than literal.
Example
He used metaphorical language to describe his emotions.
彼は感情を表現するために比喩的な言葉を使った。
C1 noun /ˈmuːdi.nəs/

moodiness

気まぐれ
Meaning
The state of being frequently subject to changes in mood, especially irritability or sadness.
Example
Her moodiness made it difficult to predict how she would react.
彼女の気まぐれは、彼女がどのように反応するかを予測するのを難しくしました。
C1 adjective /məˈdʒen.tə/

Magenta

マゼンタ色
Meaning
a bright purplish-red color
Example
She wore a beautiful magenta dress to the party.
彼女はパーティーに美しいマジェンタ色のドレスを着て行った。
C1 noun /ˈmɪd.əl.mæn/

Middleman

仲介者
Meaning
A person who acts as an intermediary between two parties in a business transaction
Example
They decided to cut out the middleman and sell directly to customers.
彼らは仲介者を排除し、直接顧客に販売することに決めました。
C1 adjective /ˈmɜː.sɪ.fəl/

Merciful

慈悲深い; 同情的な
Meaning
showing compassion or forgiveness; kind and forgiving
Example
The merciful judge gave him a lighter sentence.
慈悲深い裁判官は彼に軽い判決を与えました。
C1 noun ˈmetəl kənˌtæməˈneɪʃən

metal contamination

金属汚染
Meaning
The presence of toxic metals in the environment that pose health and environmental risks.
Example
Metal contamination poses severe health risks.
金属汚染は健康に深刻なリスクをもたらす。
C1 noun /ˈmɑː.kɪt ˌpen.ɪˈtreɪ.ʃən/

Market Penetration

市場浸透
Meaning
A measure of the amount of sales or adoption of a product or service compared to the total theoretical market for that product or service.
Example
High market penetration ensures competitive dominance.
市場浸透が競争優位性を確保する。
C1 noun /ˈmɒŋ.ɡuːs/

Mongoose

マングース
Meaning
a small carnivorous mammal known for its ability to kill venomous snakes
Example
The mongoose quickly attacked the cobra to protect its young.
マングースは子供たちを守るためにコブラを素早く攻撃しました。
C1 adjective /ˌmel.ənˈkɒl.ɪk/

Melancholic

悲しくて思慮深い; 悲しみを表現するまたは感じる
Meaning
sad and thoughtful; feeling or expressing sadness
Example
The melancholic music made everyone feel sad.
メランコリックな音楽は、誰もが悲しく感じさせました。
C1 noun ˌmɑːr.dʒɪ.nəl.aɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

marginalization

周縁化
Meaning
The treatment of a person, group, or concept as insignificant or peripheral.
Example
Economic policies should address the marginalization of the poor.
経済政策は貧困層の周縁化に対処すべきです。
C1 noun /ˈmɔːr.nər/

Mourner

喪に服する人
Meaning
a person who attends a funeral or shows grief for someone who has died
Example
The mourners gathered at the cemetery to pay their respects.
喪に服する人々は墓地に集まり、敬意を表しました。
C1 adjective ˌmɒn.jʊˈmɛn.təl

monumental

巨大な重要性、規模、またはサイズ
Meaning
Great in importance, extent, or size; exceptionally great; forming or serving as a monument.
Example
The discovery of electricity was a monumental achievement.
電気の発見はモニュメンタルな成果でした。
C1 adjective /ˈmɒdʒʊlər/

modular

モジュラー
Meaning
Employing or involving a module or modules as the basis of design or construction.
Example
The modular design allows for easy customization and scalability.
モジュラー設計は簡単なカスタマイズとスケーラビリティを提供します。
C1 noun /maɪm/

Mime

パントマイム; パントマイムの俳優
Meaning
A performer who acts without words, using only gestures and body movements
Example
The street mime entertained the crowd with his invisible box routine.
ストリートマイムは、見えない箱のルーチンで群衆を楽しませました。
C1 noun /ˈmelənkəli/

Melancholy

メランコリー; 思索的または優しい悲しみ
Meaning
A feeling of pensive sadness; thoughtful or gentle sadness
Example
A deep melancholy settled over him after reading the old letters.
古い手紙を読んだ後、彼は深いメランコリーに包まれました。
C1 noun /ˈmɪs.hæp/

Mishap

災難; 不運; 事故
Meaning
An unlucky accident or unfortunate event, typically minor
Example
The cooking mishap resulted in a burnt dinner.
料理の失敗で、焼け焦げたディナーになった。
C1 noun /ˈmɒnəʊˌkʌltʃər/

monoculture

モノカルチャー
Meaning
The agricultural practice of growing only one type of crop over a large area and for many consecutive years, which can lead to increased vulnerability to pests and diseases.
Example
Monoculture can lead to soil depletion and increased pest vulnerability.
モノカルチャーは土壌の劣化や害虫への脆弱性の増加を引き起こす可能性があります。
C1 noun /mɔːrɡ/

morgue

Meaning
a place where dead bodies are kept, especially to be identified or claimed
Example
The police took the body to the morgue for identification.
C1 noun /məˈleɪz/

malaise

不調
Meaning
a general feeling of discomfort, illness, or unease whose exact cause is difficult to identify
Example
After the long journey, she felt a general malaise.
長時間の旅行の後、彼女は一般的な不調を感じました。
C1 noun ˌmʌn.ɪ.taɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

monetization

資産やサービスをお金を稼ぐ方法に変換すること
Meaning
Converting an asset or service into a way of earning money.
Example
YouTube allows content creators to earn money through monetization.
YouTubeはコンテンツ制作者がモネタイズを通じてお金を稼ぐことを可能にします。
C1 verb /mɑːr/

mar

台無しにする
Meaning
to spoil or damage the appearance or quality of something
Example
The scratch will mar the beauty of the painting.
その傷は絵画の美しさを台無しにする。
C1 verb /mɑːrd/

marred

台無しにする
Meaning
to spoil or damage the quality or appearance of something
Example
The celebration was marred by bad weather.
お祝いは悪天候で台無しになりました。
C1 noun /ˈmɑːrtər/

Martyr

殉教者
Meaning
A person who is killed because of their religious or political beliefs
Example
He became a martyr for the cause of freedom and democracy.
彼は自由と民主主義のために殉教者となった。
C1 noun /ˈmeɪhɛm/

mayhem

混乱
Meaning
Violent or extreme disorder; chaos and destruction.
Example
The protest turned into mayhem when the crowd clashed with the police.
抗議活動は群衆が警察と衝突したときに混乱に変わった。
C1 noun /ˈmeɪniə/

Mania

マニア; 極端な熱狂
Meaning
Mental illness marked by periods of great excitement; extreme enthusiasm
Example
She had a mania for collecting vintage postcards from around the world.
彼女は世界中から古いポストカードを集めることに夢中でした。
C1 verb /ˌmɪsˈmænɪdʒ/

mismanage

Meaning
to handle or control something badly or inefficiently
Example
The company went bankrupt because it was mismanaged for years.
C1 noun /ˈmævərɪk/

maverick

独立独行の人物
Meaning
An unorthodox or independent-minded person.
Example
The maverick scientist challenged established theories.
独立独行の科学者は確立された理論に挑戦した。
C1 adverb /ˈmerɪli/

Merrily

楽しそうに
Meaning
in a cheerful and joyful manner
Example
The children played merrily in the garden.
子供たちは庭で楽しそうに遊んでいました。
C1 noun /ˈmedoʊ/

Meadow

草地
Meaning
A piece of grassland, especially one used for hay
Example
The cows grazed peacefully in the green meadow.
牛は緑の草地で平和に草を食べていた。
C1 noun mɪˈtɪkjʊləsnɪs

meticulousness

詳細への注意
Meaning
Great attention to detail; very careful and precise.
Example
His meticulousness made the project successful.
彼のメティキュラスネスはプロジェクトを成功させました。
C1 noun /moʊˈzeɪɪk/

mosaic

Meaning
A picture or pattern produced by arranging together small pieces of stone, tile, or glass.
Example
The church ceiling was decorated with a beautiful mosaic.
C1 verb /ˈmjuːteɪt/

mutate

突然変異する
Meaning
To change or cause to change in form, nature, or character.
Example
The virus can mutate into a more dangerous strain.
ウイルスはより危険な株にミュートすることができます。
C1 adjective /ˌmed.iˈiː.vəl/

Mediaeval

中世の
Meaning
relating to the Middle Ages; medieval
Example
The castle displayed mediaeval architecture and design.
その城は中世の建築とデザインを展示していました。
C1 noun /ˈmoʊɡəl/

mogul

大物
Meaning
A powerful or influential person, especially in business or media.
Example
He became a tech mogul by founding a billion-dollar company.
彼は10億ドルの会社を創業してテクノロジーの大物になった。
C1 adjective /ˈmaɪ.ɡrə.tɔːr.i/

Migratory

移動性の
Meaning
moving from one place to another; characterized by seasonal movement
Example
Many birds are migratory and travel thousands of miles each season.
多くの鳥は移動性があり、毎シーズン数千マイルも飛ぶ。
C1 verb, noun /mʊər/

moor

係留する / 荒れ地
Meaning
As a verb: to tie a ship so that it stays in place. As a noun: open, uncultivated land.
Example
The sailors moored the ship at the dock.
水夫たちは船をドックに停泊させました。
C1 noun /ˈmæl.ɪt/

Mallet

ゴム槌
Meaning
a hammer with a large head, typically made of wood
Example
The carpenter used a rubber mallet to avoid damaging the wood.
大工は木材を傷つけないようゴム槌を使った。
C1 noun /mɔːrˈfɑːlədʒi/

morphology

形態学
Meaning
the study of the form and structure of things, especially in language and biology
Example
Morphology studies the structure of words and how they are formed.
形態学は、単語の構造とその形成方法を研究します。
C1 adjective /məˈtɪk.jə.ləs/

meticulous

非常に注意深く、詳細に正確に
Meaning
Extremely careful and precise in attention to detail
Example
A meticulous researcher checks every detail before publishing.
慎重な研究者は、公開する前にすべての詳細を確認します。
C1 adjective /ˈmænɪfoʊld/

Manifold

多様な
Meaning
many and of several different types; multiple; various
Example
The project has manifold benefits for the community.
このプロジェクトは地域社会に多様な利益をもたらす。
C1 verb /ˌmɪsˈkaʊnt/

miscount

間違えて数える
Meaning
To count wrongly or inaccurately.
Example
He miscounted the number of chairs in the hall.
彼はホールの椅子の数を間違えて数えました。
C1 noun /mæɡˈnɪfɪsəns/

magnificence

壮麗
Meaning
splendor, grandeur, or impressive beauty
Example
The magnificence of the palace left everyone speechless.
宮殿の壮麗さに誰もが言葉を失った。
C1 noun /ˈmeɪsən/

mason

石工
Meaning
a person skilled in building with stone, brick, or concrete
Example
The mason carefully laid the bricks for the new house.
石工は新しい家のために慎重にレンガを積みました。
C1 adjective /ˈmɔːtəl/

Mortal

死すべき運命; 限られた寿命の; 人間
Meaning
subject to death; having a limited lifespan; human
Example
All human beings are mortal and will eventually die.
すべての人間は死すべき運命にあり、最終的に死ぬ。
C1 adjective /ˈmæn.li/

Manly

男らしい; 勇敢な; 大胆な
Meaning
having qualities traditionally associated with men; brave; courageous
Example
He showed manly courage during the crisis.
危機の中で、彼は男らしい勇気を示しました。
C1 noun ˌmɛtə ˈmɔːfəsɪs

metamorphosis

変容
Meaning
A change of the form or nature of a thing or person into a completely different one, by natural or supernatural means.
Example
The company's metamorphosis from a small startup to a global leader was remarkable.
その企業が小さなスタートアップから世界的リーダーへと変容したのは驚くべきことだった。
C1 noun /ˈmɒdɪfaɪər/

modifier

修飾語
Meaning
a word or element that changes, limits, or describes the meaning of another word; something that alters or adjusts
Example
In the phrase 'very cold', 'very' is a modifier of 'cold'.
「very cold」という句では、「very」は「cold」を修飾する語です。
C1 noun/adjective /ˈmɪstɪk/

mystic

神秘的な、精神的な探求者
Meaning
relating to mysteries, spirituality, or hidden truths; a person who seeks spiritual insight
Example
The mystic devoted his life to meditation and spiritual discovery.
その神秘的な探求者は瞑想と精神的発見に人生を捧げました。
C1 noun /ˈmɒn.ə.təʊn/

monotone

単調な声
Meaning
A continuous sound, especially of a person's voice, that does not rise and fall in pitch.
Example
The teacher's monotone made the lecture hard to follow.
教師のモノトーンが講義を聞き取るのを難しくした。
C1 noun/adjective /ˈmɒnəkrəʊm/

monochrome

モノクローム
Meaning
A photograph, painting, or screen image in black and white or varying tones of one color.
Example
The old film was shot entirely in monochrome.
その古い映画は完全にモノクロームで撮影されました。
C1 noun /ˈmeɪ.triˌɑːrk/

matriarch

Meaning
A woman who is the head of a family or community.
Example
The matriarch of the family made all important decisions.
C1 noun /mɔːs/

Moss

Meaning
a small flowerless plant that grows in clumps in moist places
Example
Green moss covered the old stone wall.
緑の苔が古い石の壁を覆っていました。
C1 noun /mɒb/

Mob

暴徒; 暴力的に行動するグループ
Meaning
a large crowd of people; a group that acts in a violent way
Example
An angry mob gathered outside the building.
怒った暴徒が建物の外に集まった。
C1 noun /ˈmɪlɪtəˌrɪzəm/

militarism

軍国主義
Meaning
The belief in maintaining a strong military and using it aggressively to defend or promote national interests.
Example
The rise of militarism in the region caused tension among neighboring countries.
地域での軍国主義の台頭は、隣国間の緊張を引き起こしました。
C1 noun /ˈmaɪzər/

miser

けちん坊
Meaning
A person who hoards wealth and spends as little money as possible.
Example
The old miser refused to donate even a penny to charity.
その古いけちん坊は慈善団体に1ペニーも寄付することを拒否した。
C1 adjective /məˈlɪʃəs/

Malicious

悪意のある; 有害な
Meaning
having or showing a desire to cause harm to someone; spiteful
Example
The malicious software damaged many computers.
悪意のあるソフトウェアが多くのコンピュータを破壊しました。
C1 verb /ˈmɪŋɡl/

mingle

Meaning
to mix or combine; to move among people and engage socially
Example
Guests mingled at the party, chatting and laughing together.
C1 noun /moʊld/

Mould

型(鋳型)
Meaning
a hollow container used to give shape to molten material; fungus
Example
She poured chocolate into the mould to make candies.
彼女はキャンディーを作るために型にチョコレートを流し込んだ。
C1 noun, verb /məˈnuː.vər/

maneuver

Meaning
a planned or skillful movement or action; to move skillfully or carefully
Example
The pilot maneuvered the plane through the storm.
C1 noun, verb /ˈmæn.deɪt/

mandate

マンダト
Meaning
an official order or command; to give someone authority to act in a certain way
Example
The government issued a mandate to reduce carbon emissions.
政府は炭素排出削減のためのマンダトを発行した。
C1 adjective /ˈmɑːrʃəl/

martial

軍事的な
Meaning
Related to war, soldiers, or military life.
Example
The country imposed martial law during the crisis.
その国は危機の間に戒厳令を施行した。
C1 noun məˈnɒp.əl.i

monopoly

独占
Meaning
The exclusive possession or control of the supply of or trade in a commodity or service.
Example
The company has a monopoly on electric car production.
その会社は電気自動車の生産で独占しています。
C1 verb /məˈruːn/

maroon

無人島に取り残す
Meaning
to leave someone trapped and isolated, especially on an island
Example
The sailors were marooned on a deserted island.
水夫たちは無人島に取り残されました。
C1 noun /ˌmɔːrəˈtɔːriəm/

moratorium

モラトリアム
Meaning
A temporary suspension or delay of an activity, law, or obligation.
Example
The government announced a moratorium on new mining licenses.
政府は新しい鉱鉱許可に対してモラトリアムを発表しました。
C1 noun /ˈmælɪs/

Malice

悪意; 憎しみ; 敵意;
Meaning
The intention or desire to do evil; ill will
Example
There was no malice in his criticism, just honest feedback.
彼の批評には悪意はなかった、ただの正直なフィードバックだった。
C1 noun /ˈmoʊ.tər ˈlɔː.ri/

Motor lorry

トラック
Meaning
a large motor vehicle used for transporting goods; truck
Example
The motor lorry delivered fresh vegetables to the market.
そのモーター車は新鮮な野菜を市場に届けました。
C1 noun /məˈræŋ/

meringue

メレンゲ (デザートトッピング)
Meaning
A light dessert topping made from whipped egg whites and sugar.
Example
She decorated the pie with a fluffy meringue topping.
彼女はパイにふわふわのメレンゲを飾った。
C1 verb /ˈmɛdəl/

meddle

他人の問題に干渉する
Meaning
to interfere in something that is not one's concern
Example
He always tries to meddle in other people’s business.
彼はいつも他人の事に口を出そうとする。
C1 noun nɪˈmɒnɪks

mnemonics

記憶術、助記符
Meaning
A technique to aid memory; a device such as a pattern of letters, ideas, or associations
Example
Mnemonics help in remembering complex concepts easily.
ニーモニクスは複雑な概念を簡単に覚えるのに役立ちます。
C1 noun /meər/

Mare

雌馬
Meaning
an adult female horse
Example
The beautiful mare galloped across the meadow.
美しい雌馬が草原を駆け抜けた。