B1 noun məˈdʒɒrəti

majority

多数派

Meaning

The greater number; the larger part of something.

Example

The majority demanded their rights.

多数派は自分たちの権利を要求した。

B2 noun /jʌŋ fɪʃ/

Young fish

幼魚

Meaning

juvenile or small fish; fish that has not reached maturity

Example

Young fish need protection from predators.

幼魚は捕食者から守られる必要があります。

A1 pronoun /hɪz/

his

彼の

Meaning

belonging to or associated with a male person previously mentioned

Example

This is his book on the table.

これは彼の本です、テーブルの上にあります。

A1 preposition/conjunction /ʌnˈtɪl/

until

まで

Meaning

up to the time of

Example

I will wait until you come back.

私はあなたが戻るまで待ちます。

C1 adjective /əbˈdʒek.ʃən.ə.bəl/

Objectionable

不快な

Meaning

arousing distaste or opposition; unpleasant or offensive

Example

His objectionable behavior made everyone uncomfortable.

彼の不快な行動は、皆を不快にさせた。

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。

C1 noun /ˈdɛspətɪzəm/

despotism

専制政治

Meaning

absolute power exercised in a cruel and oppressive way

Example

The people revolted against the era of despotism.

人々は専制政治の時代に反乱を起こしました。

C1 noun /ˈæmplɪtjuːd/

amplitude

振幅

Meaning

the maximum extent of a vibration or oscillation, or the size of something

Example

The amplitude of the earthquake was measured on the Richter scale.

地震の振幅はリヒター・スケールで測定されました。

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。

A2 noun /θiːf/

Thief

泥棒

Meaning

a person who steals things from others

Example

The thief was caught stealing from the jewelry store.

泥棒は宝石店で盗んでいるところを捕まえられました。

B1 verb /əˈlɑːrm/

alarm

驚かせる

Meaning

to warn of danger; to frighten or disturb

Example

The loud noise alarmed the residents.

大きな音が住民を驚かせた。

C2 noun /pæˈstiːʃ/

pastiche

パスティーシュ

Meaning

a work of art, literature, or music that imitates the style of another artist, period, or genre

Example

The film was a clever pastiche of 1950s detective movies.

その映画は1950年代の探偵映画の巧妙なパスティーシュでした。

C1 adjective /ˈsɜːrpənˌtiːn/

serpentine

蛇行の

Meaning

Having the shape, movement, or qualities of a serpent; winding or twisting.

Example

The road took a serpentine path through the mountains.

その道は山を通り、蛇行する道を取った。

C2 verb /bɪˈliːɡər/

beleaguer

包囲する, 困らせる

Meaning

to cause difficulties, troubles, or harassment; to surround with military forces

Example

The company was beleaguered by constant complaints from its customers.

その会社は顧客からの絶え間ない苦情で包囲されていた。

C1 verb /ˈswɛltər/

swelter

強烈な暑さで苦しむ

Meaning

to suffer from intense heat

Example

We began to swelter in the midday sun.

私たちは真昼の太陽の下で汗だくになり始めました。

A2 noun /ˈrɛkɔːd/

record

記録

Meaning

a written or spoken account of something

Example

I kept a record of all the meetings.

私はすべての会議の記録を保持していました。

B2 adjective /ˈmɪd.əl.eɪdʒd/

Middle-aged

中年

Meaning

being of an age between young and old; typically between 40-60 years old

Example

The middle-aged man started a new career.

中年の男性が新しいキャリアを始めた。

B2 noun /ˈræp.ər/

Wrapper

包み

Meaning

a loose garment worn around the body; covering material

Example

She put on a warm wrapper before going outside.

彼女は外出前に温かいラッパーを着ました。

C1 noun /noʊˈteɪʃən/

notation

記号法

Meaning

A system of symbols or signs used to represent information, especially in mathematics or music.

Example

The teacher explained the notation used in the algebra equations.

先生は代数方程式で使用される記号法を説明しました。

B2 adjective /ˈkɔːstli/

costly

高価

Meaning

expensive or causing a lot of money, time, or effort

Example

Their mistake proved to be very costly for the company.

彼らのミスは会社にとって非常に高価であることが証明されました。

B2 noun /liːk/

Leak

漏れ; 穴

Meaning

a hole in a container or covering through which contents escape or enter accidentally

Example

There is a leak in the water pipe.

水道管にリークがあります。

C2 adjective /ˈvɪtriəs/

vitreous

ガラスのような

Meaning

having a glass-like appearance or quality

Example

The mineral has a vitreous shine.

その鉱物はガラスのような光沢を持っています。

C2 adjective /ˈprɪɡɪʃ/

priggish

道徳的で自己満足な

Meaning

self-righteously moralistic and superior

Example

He came across as priggish when correcting everyone's manners.

彼は皆のマナーを直すとき、プリギッシュに見えた。

A2 noun /ˈhɑː.bi/

Hobby

趣味; お楽しみ; 遊び

Meaning

an activity done regularly in one's leisure time for pleasure; a pastime or recreation

Example

Photography became her favorite hobby after she received a camera for her birthday.

写真は彼女のお気に入りの趣味になりました、彼女の誕生日にカメラをもらった後で。

C1 adjective /ˈeɪmləs/

Aimless

無目的; 目標なし

Meaning

without purpose or direction; lacking a goal

Example

He wandered around the city in an aimless manner.

彼は無目的に街を歩いていた。

A1 noun /wel/

Well

井戸; 幸福;

Meaning

a deep hole in the ground from which water is obtained

Example

The villagers get water from the old well in the center of town.

村人たちは村の中心にある古い井戸から水を汲みます。

B2 noun /ˈɑːrtɪˌfækt/

artifact

遺物

Meaning

an object made by humans, typically of historical or cultural interest

Example

The museum displayed ancient artifacts from Egypt.

博物館はエジプトの古代のアーティファクトを展示しました。

B1 noun /pɑːm/

Palm

ヤシの木

Meaning

a tropical tree with fan-shaped leaves; fruit of the palm tree

Example

The palm tree produces sweet fruit that we enjoy eating.

ヤシの木は私たちが食べるのが好きな甘い果物を生産します。

B2 noun /ˈlæv.ən.dər/

Lavender

ラベンダー

Meaning

a fragrant purple flowering plant used in perfumes and aromatherapy

Example

The lavender field filled the air with its sweet, calming fragrance.

ラベンダー畑は、その甘く落ち着く香りで空気を満たしました。

C2 noun /ˌmɒnəˈmeɪniə/

monomania

Meaning

Excessive concentration or obsession with a single subject or idea.

Example

His monomania for collecting stamps worried his family.

C1 adjective /məˈkɑː.brə/

Macabre

恐ろしい

Meaning

disturbing because concerned with death; gruesome and horrifying

Example

The horror movie had a macabre atmosphere.

ホラー映画には恐ろしい雰囲気がありました。

B2 adjective /ˌfɔːrθˈkʌmɪŋ/

forthcoming

近づいている

Meaning

about to happen soon; willing to share information

Example

The company announced its forthcoming product launch.

会社は近づいている製品の発売を発表しました。

B2 noun /ˌkɑː.bəʊˈhaɪ.dreɪts/

carbohydrates

炭水化物

Meaning

Organic compounds consisting of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen, serving as a primary source of energy for the body.

Example

Whole grains are a great source of healthy carbohydrates.

全粒穀物は健康的なカーボハイドレートの素晴らしい源です。

C1 adjective /ɪˈvæljʊətɪv/

evaluative

評価的

Meaning

Relating to or involving evaluation or assessment.

Example

The evaluative phase of the project involves assessing its success.

プロジェクトの評価段階は、その成功を評価することを含みます。

B1 adjective /ˈmɪzərəbəl/

Miserable

惨め; 不幸; 苦しみを引き起こす

Meaning

very unhappy; wretched; causing suffering

Example

He felt miserable after losing his job.

彼は仕事を失った後、ひどく落ち込んでいました。

C1 verb /bɪˈɡɛt/

beget

生む / 引き起こす

Meaning

to bring about or give rise to; to father or produce

Example

Violence begets more violence.

暴力はさらなる暴力を生む。

A1 noun /hɔːrs/

Horse

馬

Meaning

a large domesticated mammal used for riding and pulling loads

Example

The horse galloped across the field with great speed.

馬は大きな速さで野原を駆け抜けました。

B1 noun /rɪˈpleɪsmənt/

replacement

交換

Meaning

the act of substituting one thing or person for another

Example

She got a replacement for her damaged phone.

彼女は壊れた電話の交換を受けました。

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。

A1 verb /peɪ/

pay

支払う

Meaning

to give money in exchange for goods or services

Example

I need to pay my bills on time.

私は時間通りに請求書を支払わなければなりません。

B2 noun /ˈboʊlər/

bowler

ボウラー

Meaning

a person who delivers the ball in cricket; also a type of hard felt hat with a rounded crown

Example

The bowler took three wickets in the first over.

ボウラーは最初のオーバーで3つのウィケットを取った。

B2 adjective /ˈdjʊərəbəl/

Durable

耐久性がある; 強い; 頑丈な

Meaning

able to withstand wear, pressure, or damage; lasting; strong

Example

This durable fabric will last for many years.

この耐久性のある生地は何年も持ちます。

C1 noun /ˈsmætərɪŋ/

smattering

ちょっとした知識

Meaning

A small amount or superficial knowledge of something.

Example

He has a smattering of Spanish.

彼はスペイン語についてちょっとした知識を持っている。

C1 noun /ˈɡʌnˌpaʊdər/

Gunpowder

火薬

Meaning

explosive powder used in guns and fireworks

Example

Gunpowder was invented in ancient China.

火薬は古代中国で発明されました。

C1 noun ˌdiː.sen.trə.laɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

decentralization

分権

Meaning

The transfer of authority from central to local government.

Example

Decentralization promotes regional autonomy.

分権は地域の自立を促進します。

B2 verb /rɪˈstreɪn/

restrain

抑制する

Meaning

to hold back or control; to limit or restrict

Example

Please restrain your dog.

犬を制御してください。

A2 noun /ˈprɪn.ses/

princess

王女

Meaning

a female royal family member, especially the daughter of a king or queen; a woman regarded as noble, cherished, or elegant

Example

The princess waved to the crowd from the palace balcony.

王女は宮殿のバルコニーから群衆に手を振った。

C1 noun /niːʃ/

Niche

市場のニッチ、専門分野、ターゲット市場

Meaning

A specialized segment of the market for a particular kind of product or service.

Example

Finding the right niche is key to a successful business.

適切なニッチを見つけることが、成功するビジネスの鍵です。

C2 adjective /ˈmɪnətɔːri/

minatory

威嚇的な

Meaning

Expressing a threat; menacing.

Example

The criminal gave the witness a minatory look.

犯人は証人に威嚇的な視線を送った。

A2 noun /rɒk/

rock

岩石

Meaning

a large, solid piece of mineral matter

Example

The mountain was made of solid rock.

その山は固い岩石でできていました。

C2 noun /maɪˈnjuːʃə/

minutia

細かい事

Meaning

a small or trivial detail of something

Example

He was bored by the minutia of office paperwork.

彼はオフィスの書類の細かい事に飽きていた。

B2 noun /ˈkɒŋɡrɛs/

congress

会議

Meaning

a formal meeting or assembly, especially of representatives for discussion

Example

The international congress on climate change will be held next year.

気候変動に関する国際会議は来年開催されます。

B2 noun /ˈɛmbəsi/

embassy

大使館

Meaning

the official residence or offices of an ambassador

Example

He works at the French embassy in Dhaka.

彼はダッカのフランス大使館で働いています。

B1 adjective /ˌstreɪtˈfɔːwəd/

straightforward

簡単

Meaning

easy to understand or do; simple

Example

Her explanation was straightforward and clear.

彼女の説明は簡単で明確でした。

C1 verb /məˈlɛst/

molest

嫌がらせ / 性的虐待

Meaning

to assault or abuse someone, especially in a sexual or physical way

Example

The criminal was arrested for attempting to molest a child.

犯罪者は子供を誘惑しようとしたため逮捕されました。

C1 noun /ˈmoʊldɪŋ/

molding

装飾モールディング

Meaning

A decorative strip or design, often used on walls, ceilings, or furniture.

Example

The wooden molding gave the room a classic look.

木製のモールディングが部屋にクラシックな印象を与えました。

C1 adjective /læks/

lax

緩い, だらしない

Meaning

Not strict, severe, or careful; negligent or careless.

Example

The security at the airport was surprisingly lax.

空港のセキュリティは驚くほど緩かった。

C2 adjective /bɪˈfɒɡd/

befogged

混乱した, ぼんやりした

Meaning

Confused or clouded in mind; made unclear like being surrounded by fog.

Example

His mind felt befogged after the long and exhausting meeting.

長く疲れる会議の後、彼の心は混乱しているように感じた。

C2 verb /ˈwiːdəl/

wheedle

お世辞で説得する

Meaning

to persuade or coax someone by using flattery or smooth talk

Example

She managed to wheedle extra pocket money from her father.

彼女は父親から追加の小遣いを得ることに成功した。

B2 adverb /ˌɑːrtɪˈfɪʃəli/

Artificially

人工的に;

Meaning

by artificial means; not naturally; in a fake manner

Example

The lake was artificially created for irrigation purposes.

その湖は灌漑目的で人工的に作られました。

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。

C2 noun /θiˈɒkrəsi/

theocracy

神権政治

Meaning

A system of government in which priests or religious leaders rule in the name of God or a deity.

Example

The country was governed as a theocracy where religious leaders had supreme authority.

その国は神権政治として統治され、宗教指導者が最高の権限を持っていました。

C1 adjective ˈæl.ɡə.rɪ.ðəm drɪv.ən

algorithm-driven

アルゴリズムによって駆動される。

Meaning

Controlled or powered by computer algorithms.

Example

Algorithm-driven systems increase accuracy.

アルゴリズム駆動システムは精度を向上させる。

C2 adjective /ˌmæl.əˈfɪʃ.ənt/

maleficient

悪意のある

Meaning

Doing harm or evil; having a harmful effect.

Example

The maleficient acts of the tyrant ruined the kingdom.

暴君の悪意のある行為は王国を滅ぼした。

C2 adjective hjʊˈrɪs.tɪk

heuristic

発見的

Meaning

Enabling a person to discover or learn something for themselves; experimental learning approach.

Example

Teachers use heuristic techniques to encourage self-learning.

教師は自学を促すために発見的な技法を使用します。

B2 verb /ˈɔː.tə.meɪt/

automate

自動化する

Meaning

To make a process or system operate automatically by means of machines or computers.

Example

Many companies automate their processes to save time.

多くの企業は時間を節約するためにプロセスを自動化しています。

C2 noun /ˈɑːbəlɪsk/

obelisk

オベリスク

Meaning

A tall, four-sided, narrow tapering monument with a pyramid-shaped top.

Example

The ancient Egyptians built obelisks to honor their gods.

古代エジプト人は神々を讃えるためにオベリスクを建てました。

C2 verb /ˈɑːskjʊleɪt/

osculate

キスする

Meaning

To kiss.

Example

They osculated under the mistletoe during the party.

彼らはパーティーの時にヤドリギの下でキスをしました。

C1 noun/verb /ˈræfəl/

raffle

抽選券の販売

Meaning

A means of raising money by selling numbered tickets, one or more of which are drawn at random for a prize; to sell something in such a lottery.

Example

The charity decided to raffle a bicycle to raise funds.

チャリティーは資金調達のために自転車を抽選で販売することに決めました。

C2 noun /ˈstætɪks/

statics

静力学

Meaning

The branch of mechanics dealing with bodies at rest and forces in equilibrium.

Example

She is studying statics as part of her engineering course.

彼女は工学のコースの一環として静力学を学んでいます。

C2 noun /ˈnɒn.ɪʤ/

Nonage

未成年

Meaning

the period of being under the legal age of majority; youth or immaturity

Example

During his nonage, all legal decisions were made by his guardian.

彼が未成年であった間、すべての法的決定は保護者によって下された。

C1 adjective /ˈɜːrstwaɪl/

erstwhile

かつての

Meaning

former or in the past

Example

They were erstwhile friends but no longer speak.

彼らはかつての友達でしたが、今は話しません。

C1 noun /ˌɪnklɪˈneɪʃən/

inclination

傾向

Meaning

A natural tendency or urge to act or feel in a particular way.

Example

She has an inclination towards helping others.

彼女は他の人を助ける傾向があります。

C2 adjective /dæŋk/

dank

湿っていて寒い

Meaning

unpleasantly damp and cold

Example

The basement was dark and dank, filled with a musty smell.

地下室は暗くて湿っていて、悪臭が充満していました。

C2 noun /ˈplɛdʒiː/

pledgee

担保として何かを譲渡された人物

Meaning

a person to whom something is pledged or given as security

Example

The bank is the pledgee of the collateral until the loan is repaid.

銀行はローンが返済されるまで担保の債権者です。

C1 noun ˈsɪmbəlɪzəm

symbolism

象徴主義

Meaning

The use of symbols to represent ideas or qualities.

Example

The use of symbolism in the novel is masterful.

小説でのシンボリズムの使い方は見事です。

C2 noun /nɪt/

nit

シラミの卵

Meaning

The egg or young form of a louse or other parasitic insect.

Example

The teacher noticed nits in the child’s hair.

先生は子供の髪の毛にシラミの卵を見つけました。

C2 noun /ɪmˈpaɪ.ə.ti/

Impiety

不敬

Meaning

lack of piety or reverence, especially for a god; disrespect or irreverence toward religious matters

Example

His impiety shocked the religious community when he mocked their sacred ceremonies.

彼の不敬は、彼が彼らの神聖な儀式を嘲笑したとき、宗教コミュニティを驚かせました。

B2 noun ˈmɒn.ɪ.tər.ɪŋ

monitoring

監視

Meaning

The action of observing and checking the progress or quality of something over a period of time.

Example

Monitoring ensures compliance with standards.

モニタリングは基準の遵守を確保します。

B1 noun /ˈbɔr.dər/

Border

国境

Meaning

a line separating two political or geographical areas, especially countries

Example

They crossed the border between France and Spain by train.

彼らは電車でフランスとスペインの間の国境を越えました。

B1 noun /ˈsʌb.mə.riːn/

Sub-marine

潜水艦

Meaning

a warship with a streamlined hull designed to operate completely submerged in the sea

Example

The submarine dived deep into the ocean to avoid detection.

潜水艦は海中深く潜水して、発見を避けました。

B2 noun ˈtreɪd.ɒf

trade-off

トレードオフ

Meaning

A situation where accepting one advantage means giving up another benefit.

Example

There is always a trade-off between price and quality.

価格と品質の間には常にトレードオフがあります。

C2 noun /ˌbuː.ɡənˈvɪl.i.ə/

Bougainvillea

ブーゲンビリア

Meaning

a tropical climbing plant with colorful bracts surrounding small flowers

Example

The bougainvillea climbing over the garden wall creates a beautiful purple display.

庭の壁を登るブーゲンビリアが美しい紫色の展示を作り出します。

C1 noun /ˈpʌndɪt/

pundit

専門家

Meaning

An expert in a particular subject or field who is frequently called upon to give opinions to the public.

Example

Political pundits debated the election results on television.

政治の専門家たちはテレビで選挙結果について議論しました。

C2 noun /ˈfiːəlti/

fealty

忠誠心と誠実

Meaning

loyalty or allegiance, especially to a sovereign or lord

Example

The knight swore fealty to his king.

騎士は王に忠誠を誓った。

C1 verb /riːˈfɜːrbɪʃ/

refurbish

改装する

Meaning

To renovate or redecorate something, especially a building.

Example

The company decided to refurbish its old office.

その会社は古いオフィスを改装することを決定しました。

C2 noun /ˌjuːnɪˈtɛəriən/

unitarian

ユニタリアン

Meaning

A person who believes that God exists as one entity rather than as a Trinity; a member of a religious denomination that emphasizes individual freedom of belief.

Example

The Unitarian church is known for its inclusive and open-minded approach.

ユニタリアン教会は、その包括的で開かれた考え方で知られています。

A2 noun /skɪlz/

skills

技術

Meaning

The ability to do something well; expertise.

Example

Learning new skills can increase personal and professional growth.

新しいスキルを学ぶことで、個人的および職業的成長が促進されることがあります。

A1 noun /bæɡ/

bag

バッグ

Meaning

a container made of flexible material, used for carrying items

Example

She carried her books in a bag.

彼女は本をバッグに入れて持ち運んだ。

C1 noun /ˌʌnprɪˈdɪktəˌbɪləti/

unpredictability

予測不可能性

Meaning

The quality of being impossible to predict or anticipate.

Example

The unpredictability of the weather made the trip uncertain.

天気の予測不可能性は旅行を不確実にした。

B1 adjective /ˈfluː.ənt/

Fluent

流暢; 熟練

Meaning

able to speak a language easily and accurately; flowing smoothly and gracefully

Example

She is fluent in three languages including English and French.

彼女は英語とフランス語を含む3つの言語に堪能です。

C1 verb /ɪnˈskraɪb/

inscribe

刻む

Meaning

to write or carve words or symbols on a surface

Example

They inscribed her name on the trophy.

彼らはトロフィーに彼女の名前を刻みました。

B2 adjective /ˈfjʊə.ri.əs/

Furious

怒っている; 激怒した; 暴力的な;

Meaning

extremely angry; violent; fierce;

Example

She was furious when she discovered the mistake.

彼女はその間違いを発見したとき、怒っていました。

C1 noun /ˌsɛlf əˌfɜːˈmeɪʃən/

self-affirmation

自己肯定

Meaning

The practice of affirming one's own worthiness and value as an individual.

Example

Daily self-affirmation can boost your confidence.

日々の自己肯定は自信を高めることができます。

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。

C1 adjective /ˌɪnəˈtɛntɪv/

inattentive

不注意な

Meaning

not paying attention; lacking focus or concentration

Example

The inattentive student missed several important instructions.

不注意な学生は重要な指示をいくつも逃した。

A1 verb /wɔːk/

walk

歩く

Meaning

to move forward by putting one foot in front of the other

Example

I walk to school every morning.

私は毎朝学校まで歩いて行きます。

C2 noun /nɪb/

nib

ペン先

Meaning

the pointed end of a pen used for writing or drawing

Example

He dipped the nib into the ink before writing.

彼は書く前にペン先をインクに浸しました。

B2 noun /həˈraɪ.zən/

horizon

地平線

Meaning

the line where the earth seems to meet the sky; the limit of one's knowledge, experience, or interest

Example

The sun disappeared below the horizon.

太陽は地平線の下に消えました。

A2 noun /prɪns/

prince

王子

Meaning

a male member of a royal family, especially the son of a king or queen; a ruler of a principality

Example

The prince addressed the nation on his birthday.

王子は誕生日に国民に演説しました。

C1 verb /ˌɪntəˈsɛkt/

intersect

交差する

Meaning

to cross or pass through each other

Example

The two roads intersect at the city center.

二つの道路は市内中心で交差する。

B2 noun ˌiːkəˈlɒdʒɪkəl ˈbæləns

ecological balance

エコロジカルバランス

Meaning

A state of dynamic equilibrium within a community of organisms.

Example

Maintaining ecological balance is essential for a sustainable planet.

エコロジカルバランスを保つことは、持続可能な惑星にとって不可欠です。

B2 noun /ˌprɒsɪˈkjuːʃən/

prosecution

起訴

Meaning

The act of bringing a criminal charge against someone and pursuing legal action in court.

Example

The prosecution presented strong evidence against the defendant.

起訴側は被告人に対して強力な証拠を提出しました。

A1 noun /faɪər/

Fire

火

Meaning

combustion or burning, in which substances combine chemically with oxygen from the air

Example

The fire in the fireplace provided warmth and a cozy atmosphere.

暖炉の火は温かさと居心地の良い雰囲気を提供しました。

C1 adjective /ˈkwɑː.drʊ.pəl/

Quadruple

四倍

Meaning

four times as much or as many; consisting of four parts

Example

The company's profits have shown quadruple growth this year.

会社の利益は今年四倍の成長を見せました。

C2 noun /ˌnjʊə.rəʊˈdʒɛn.ɪ.sɪs/

neurogenesis

新しい神経細胞の形成プロセス

Meaning

The process of forming new nerve cells in the brain.

Example

Scientists are studying neurogenesis to understand brain health.

科学者たちは神経発生を研究して、脳の健康を理解しようとしています。

B2 noun /dɪˈsep.ʃən/

Deception

欺瞞

Meaning

the action of deceiving someone; the state of being deceived

Example

The magician's deception amazed the audience with seemingly impossible tricks.

魔法使いの欺瞞は、観客を一見不可能なトリックで驚かせた。

C2 adjective /ˈmɔːrɪbʌnd/

Moribund

死にかけている; 衰退または腐敗の状態で

Meaning

near death; dying; in a state of decline or decay

Example

The moribund patient was in critical condition.

そのモリバンド患者は危機的な状態にありました。

C2 adjective /ˈlɪsəm/

lissome

細く、しなやかで優雅な動き

Meaning

Thin, supple, and graceful in movement.

Example

The dancer moved with a lissome elegance.

ダンサーはリソムな優雅さで動いていました。

B2 noun /ˈprɛdətər/

predator

捕食者

Meaning

An animal that hunts and kills other animals for food.

Example

Lions are powerful predators in the savannah.

ライオンはサバンナで強力な捕食者です。

B2 noun /ˈlɒtəri/

lottery

宝くじ

Meaning

A means of raising money by selling numbered tickets and giving prizes to the holders of numbers drawn at random.

Example

He won a car in the national lottery.

彼は全国宝くじで車を当てた。

B2 adjective /ˈdʒuːsi/

juicy

ジューシー

Meaning

Full of juice; succulent; also used to describe something exciting or scandalous.

Example

The steak was so juicy that it melted in my mouth.

ステーキはとてもジューシーで、口の中で溶けました。

C2 noun /dɪˈmʌrɪdʒ/

demurrage

デマレッジ

Meaning

a charge payable to the owner of a ship or vehicle for not loading or unloading on time

Example

The company had to pay demurrage for delaying the unloading of goods.

会社は荷物の荷降ろしの遅れでデマレッジを支払わなければならなかった。

B2 adjective /kənˈsɪd.ər.ɪt/

Considerate

思いやりのある; 配慮深い

Meaning

showing careful thought about the feelings or wishes of others; thoughtful

Example

He is always considerate of others' feelings.

彼はいつも他人の感情に配慮しています。

B1 noun ˈseʃən

session

セッション

Meaning

A meeting of an official body, especially a legislature, council, or court of law, to conduct its business.

Example

The session was held on February 25.

セッションは2月25日に開催されました。

C1 adjective /nɪˈɡoʊ.ʃi.ə.bəl/

negotiable

交渉可能

Meaning

Open to discussion or modification; capable of being bargained for.

Example

The salary offered is negotiable.

提供された給与は交渉可能です。

C1 verb /ɪnˈdaʊ/

endow

Meaning

To provide with a quality, ability, or gift; to donate funds for a purpose.

Example

The university was endowed with a generous donation.

B2 adjective /ˈdæz.lɪŋ/

Dazzling

眩しい; 印象的な

Meaning

extremely bright and impressive; brilliant and stunning

Example

The dazzling lights of the city amazed the tourists.

その都市の眩い光は観光客を驚かせました。

C1 adjective /fərˈlɔːrn/

forlorn

孤独な, 絶望的な

Meaning

extremely sad, lonely, or abandoned

Example

The abandoned puppy looked so forlorn in the rain.

放置された子犬は雨の中でとても悲しそうに見えました。

C1 verb /kraʊtʃ/

crouch

Meaning

to bend your knees and lower your body close to the ground

Example

The cat crouched before leaping at its prey.

C2 noun /ˈɔːldərmən/

alderman

市議会議員

Meaning

An elected member of a municipal council in certain cities and towns.

Example

The alderman proposed a new plan for community parks.

オールダーマンはコミュニティパークの新しい計画を提案しました。