A2 noun/adjective /meɪl/

male

男性

Meaning

a man or boy; relating to men or boys

Example

The school has more male teachers than female teachers.

学校には女性の教師よりも男性の教師が多い。

C1 verb /wɑːft/

waft

空中に漂う

Meaning

to move gently through the air, carried by a breeze

Example

The smell of fresh bread wafted through the kitchen.

新鮮なパンの香りがキッチンを漂ってきた。

C1 noun /ɪˈnɜː.ʃə/

Inertia

慣性; 活動の欠如

Meaning

a tendency to do nothing or remain unchanged; lack of activity or movement

Example

The team's inertia prevented them from adapting to the rapidly changing market conditions.

チームの慣性は、急速に変化する市場の状況に適応するのを妨げました。

C2 adjective /ɪnˈkɒrɪdʒəbəl/

incorrigible

訂正不可能な

Meaning

incapable of being corrected, improved, or reformed

Example

He is an incorrigible optimist who never loses hope.

彼は決して希望を失わない訂正不可能な楽観主義者です。

B1 noun /kəˈrɛkʃən/

correction

訂正

Meaning

the action or process of correcting something

Example

The teacher made a correction to the student's essay.

教師は学生のエッセイに訂正を加えました。

B2 noun /ˌdɛm.əˈɡræf.ɪks/

Demographics

人口統計学

Meaning

Statistical data relating to the population and particular groups within it.

Example

Demographics help in targeted advertising.

デモグラフィックスはターゲット広告に役立ちます。

C2 noun /kɒˈkeɪd/

cockade

リボンのロゼット

Meaning

a rosette or knot of ribbon, usually worn on a hat as a badge of office or party

Example

The soldier wore a red cockade on his cap.

兵士は帽子に赤いリボンのロゼットを付けていました。

C2 verb /prəˈpɪʃieɪt/

propitiate

なだめる

Meaning

to win or regain the favor of someone by doing something that pleases them

Example

He offered gifts to propitiate the angry gods.

彼は怒った神々をなだめるために贈り物を捧げました。

C2 verb /ˈæmbl/

amble

ゆっくり歩く

Meaning

To walk at a slow, relaxed pace.

Example

They amble through the park on Sunday mornings.

彼らは日曜日の朝に公園をゆっくり歩いています。

C2 noun /ˌhjuː.mɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/

humification

腐植化

Meaning

The process of organic matter decomposition to form humus in soil.

Example

Humification enhances soil structure and fertility.

腐植化は土壌の構造と肥沃度を向上させます。

B2 noun ˈsɜːrkjələr ɪˈkɒnəmi

circular economy

循環型経済

Meaning

An economic system aimed at eliminating waste and the continual use of resources through reuse, sharing, repair, refurbishment, remanufacturing and recycling.

Example

Adopting a circular economy can reduce waste.

循環型経済を採用すると廃棄物を減らすことができます。

A2 adjective /ˈter.ə.bl̩/

Terrible

恐ろしい; 悪い

Meaning

extremely bad or serious; causing fear or dread; very poor quality

Example

The weather was terrible during our vacation.

私たちの休暇中、天気は恐ろしかった。

C1 noun /toʊm/

tome

重い本

Meaning

a large, heavy book, often scholarly or serious in nature

Example

She spent the afternoon reading an old tome on medieval history.

彼女は午後の時間を中世の歴史に関する古い重い本を読んで過ごしました。

B2 adjective /ˌsaɪkəˈlɒdʒɪkəl/

psychological

心理学的

Meaning

relating to the mind or mental processes.

Example

She studied the psychological effects of trauma on children.

彼女は子供たちへのトラウマの心理学的影響を研究した。

B2 adjective ˌæn.əlˈɪt.ɪ.kəl

analytical

分析的, 研究的, 論理的

Meaning

Using or skilled in using analysis (i.e., separating a whole—intellectual or substantial—into its elemental parts or basic principles).

Example

She has an analytical approach to problem-solving.

彼女は問題解決に分析的アプローチを取っています。

B1 noun /ˈmʌs.əl/

Muscle

筋肉

Meaning

a body tissue consisting of fibers that can contract to produce movement

Example

Regular exercise helps strengthen your muscle.

定期的な運動は筋肉を強化するのに役立ちます。

A2 noun /ʃɛlf/

shelf

棚

Meaning

a flat surface used for storing or displaying things, typically fixed to a wall or inside a cabinet

Example

I placed the books on the shelf next to the window.

窓の近くの棚に本を置きました。

B2 noun /ˌhez.ɪˈteɪ.ʃən/

Hesitation

ためらい; 躊躇

Meaning

the action of pausing or delaying; uncertainty or unwillingness to act

Example

After a moment of hesitation, she decided to accept the challenging job offer from the company.

一瞬のためらいの後、彼女は会社からの挑戦的な仕事のオファーを受け入れることに決めました。

C1 noun /ˈliːweɪ/

leeway

余裕

Meaning

Freedom to act within certain limits; extra space or time.

Example

The manager gave the team some leeway to finish the project.

マネージャーはチームにプロジェクトを終了するための余裕を与えました。

A2 adjective /rɪtʃ/

Rich

裕福な; お金持ちの; 貴重な

Meaning

having a lot of money or valuable possessions; abundant in nutrients or flavor

Example

The rich businessman donated money to the charity.

裕福な実業家がチャリティーに寄付をしました。

C1 adjective /ʌnˈsɪvəl/

Uncivil

無礼な; 不作法な;

Meaning

not polite or courteous; rude and discourteous in behavior

Example

His uncivil remarks during the meeting offended everyone present.

会議中の彼の無礼な発言は、出席者全員を不快にさせた。

C1 adjective /ˌɪrɪˈvɜːrsəbl/

irreversible

不可逆な

Meaning

Not able to be undone, changed, or reversed.

Example

The damage caused by the fire was irreversible.

火事によって生じた損害は不可逆でした。

C1 noun /ˈbʊl.ək/

Bullock

牛

Meaning

a young bull; a castrated bull used for farm work

Example

The farmer used a bullock to plow the field.

農夫は田んぼを耕すために牛を使いました。

C2 noun /skriːd/

screed

長く退屈な文書

Meaning

a long, tedious piece of writing or speech; also a layer of material like cement spread on a surface

Example

He delivered a long screed against corruption.

彼は腐敗に反対する長いスピーチをしました。

C1 adjective /ˌʌndərˈsteɪtɪd/

understated

控えめな

Meaning

Presented in a subtle and restrained way.

Example

She wore an elegant but understated dress.

彼女はエレガントで控えめなドレスを着ていた。

C2 noun ˈɔː.tɑː.ki

autarky

自給自足, 経済的独立

Meaning

Economic independence or self-sufficiency; a policy of establishing a self-sufficient national economy.

Example

Some nations aim for autarky to reduce reliance on imports.

いくつかの国は輸入への依存を減らすためにオータキーを目指しています。

C1 verb /rɪˈpiːl/

repeal

Meaning

To officially cancel or revoke a law or decision.

Example

The government decided to repeal the outdated law.

C1 noun /ˈves.tɪdʒ/

Vestige

痕跡

Meaning

a trace or remnant of something that is disappearing or no longer exists

Example

No vestige of the ancient city remains.

古代の都市の痕跡は残っていません。

C2 noun /ˈfiːæt/

fiat

命令、布告

Meaning

an official order or decree; authoritative command

Example

The new policy was enacted by royal fiat.

新しい政策は王の命令で実施されました。

C1 noun /ɪmˈpɜː.mə.nəns/

impermanence

無常

Meaning

The state or fact of lasting for only a limited period of time.

Example

The philosophy of Buddhism emphasizes the impermanence of life.

仏教の哲学は、人生の無常性を強調します。

B2 noun /ˈtæd.poʊl/

Tadpole

おたまじゃくし

Meaning

the larval stage of a frog or toad, having gills and a tail

Example

The pond was full of tadpoles swimming around.

池はおたまじゃくしでいっぱいでした。

C1 noun /ˈhɜː.mɪt/

Hermit

宗教的な修行として孤独に生きる人；社会から退く人

Meaning

a person living in solitude as a religious discipline; someone who withdraws from society

Example

The old hermit lived alone in a small cabin deep in the mountains, away from civilization.

その老いたハーミットは文明から遠く離れた山の中の小さな小屋で一人で暮らしていた。

C1 adjective /ɪˈledʒ.ə.bəl/

illegible

読めない

Meaning

Not clear enough to be read; unreadable.

Example

The doctor’s handwriting was almost illegible.

医者の手書きはほとんど読めなかった。

B2 noun ˌɡloʊ.bəl.aɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

globalization

グローバリゼーション

Meaning

The process by which businesses or other organizations develop international influence or start operating on an international scale.

Example

Globalization has connected economies across the world.

グローバリゼーションは世界中の経済を結びつけました。

C2 verb /ɪnˈsaɪfər/

encipher

メッセージをコードまたは暗号に変換する

Meaning

to convert a message into code or cipher

Example

The agent enciphered the secret message before sending it.

エージェントはメッセージを送る前にそれを暗号化しました。

C1 noun /ˈwɪŋˌspæn/

wingspan

翼幅

Meaning

the distance from the tip of one wing to the tip of the other wing

Example

The eagle has an impressive wingspan of over two meters.

ワシの翼幅は2メートル以上です。

C2 adjective /kənˌtɛmpəˈreɪniəs/

contemporaneous

同時代の

Meaning

existing, happening, or occurring at the same time

Example

The two artists were contemporaneous and often influenced each other.

二人のアーティストは同時代のもので、しばしば互いに影響を与えました。

A1 interjection /heɪ/

hey

ヘイ

Meaning

used to attract attention, express surprise, or greet someone

Example

Hey, how are you doing today?

ヘイ、今日はどうしてる？

C1 noun /ˈkæn.dɚ/

candor

率直

Meaning

The quality of being open, honest, and straightforward in speech or expression.

Example

She spoke with candor about the challenges she faced.

彼女は直面した課題について率直に話しました。

C2 noun /əˈpɒθəˌkɛri/

apothecary

薬剤師

Meaning

A historical term for a person who prepared and sold medicines and drugs.

Example

The village apothecary provided remedies for many common illnesses.

村のアポセカリーは多くの一般的な病気に対する治療法を提供しました。

C2 noun ˈɒpjʊləns

opulence

富裕

Meaning

Great wealth or luxuriousness.

Example

The opulence of the mansion was evident in its ornate furnishings.

豪邸の富裕さはその華やかな家具に明らかでした。

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。

B2 noun /ˈruːmər/

Rumour

噂; ゴシップ; ニュース

Meaning

a currently circulating story or report of uncertain or doubtful truth; gossip

Example

There's a rumour that the company will close next month.

会社が来月閉鎖されるという噂があります。

C1 noun /maɪt/

mite

ダニ

Meaning

a very small creature, often a tiny arachnid; also used to mean a very small amount

Example

The mattress was infested with dust mites.

マットレスはホコリのダニに感染していました。

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。

C2 verb /ˈdɒdə/

dodder

震えながら歩く

Meaning

To move in a weak and unsteady way, especially due to old age.

Example

The old man doddered across the street with a cane.

老人は杖をついて震えながら通りを歩いていました。

A2 noun /ˌkɒnvəˈseɪʃn/

conversation

会話

Meaning

an informal talk between two or more people, in which ideas, feelings, and thoughts are exchanged

Example

We had a long conversation about future plans.

私たちは未来の計画について長い会話をしました。

C2 adjective /ˌæm.bɪˈdɛk.strəs/

ambidextrous

両利き

Meaning

Able to use both hands equally well, or versatile in abilities.

Example

Being ambidextrous can be beneficial in sports.

両利きであることはスポーツで有利です。

C1 verb /ˈkrɪsən/

christen

洗礼名を付ける

Meaning

to give a name to someone at baptism or to name something officially

Example

They christened the ship after the queen.

彼らは船に女王の名前を付けました。

C1 noun /ˈhɔːr.nət/

Hornet

スズメバチ

Meaning

a large wasp that can sting and is often aggressive

Example

The hornet built its nest under the roof.

スズメバチは屋根の下に巣を作った。

C1 adjective /ʌnˈsɪvəlaɪzd/

Uncivilized

未開の; 野蛮な;

Meaning

not developed in terms of civilization; lacking social organization and culture; barbarous

Example

The explorers encountered an uncivilized tribe deep in the Amazon rainforest.

探検家たちはアマゾンの雨林の奥深くで未開の部族に出会った。

B2 adverb /ˌæksɪˈdɛntəli/

accidentally

偶然に

Meaning

happening by chance or unexpectedly

Example

He accidentally dropped the glass.

彼はうっかりグラスを落としてしまった。

B1 noun/verb /wuːnd/

wound

幸福

Meaning

an injury to the body or to harm someone

Example

He received a deep wound on his arm.

彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、幸せを隠すことができませんでした。

C1 adjective /ˈdiːviəs/

devious

狡猾な

Meaning

Skillful at using underhanded tactics to achieve goals; not straightforward.

Example

He used a devious plan to gain control of the company.

彼は会社の支配権を握るために、狡猾な計画を使いました。

C2 noun /ˈɡɒz.lɪŋ/

gosling

ガンのひな

Meaning

a young goose

Example

The mother goose carefully protected her goslings.

母ガンは仔ガンを慎重に守った。

B2 noun /ˈmoʊ.tɪv/

Motive

動機; 理由; 刺激

Meaning

a reason for doing something; what drives someone to act

Example

The police are investigating the motive for the crime.

警察は犯罪の動機を調査しています。

C2 verb /ˈvɪvɪfaɪ/

vivify

生き生きさせる

Meaning

to give life or energy to something; to animate or enliven

Example

The teacher’s enthusiasm helped vivify the boring lecture.

教師の熱意が退屈な講義を生き生きとさせました。

C1 noun /ˈælɔɪ/

alloy

合金

Meaning

A mixture of metals or a metal combined with another element.

Example

Bronze is an alloy of copper and tin.

ブロンズは銅とスズの合金です。

B1 noun /ˈmæn.ɪdʒ.mənt/

management

マネジメント

Meaning

The process of dealing with or controlling things or people.

Example

Proper management minimizes environmental damage.

適切なマネジメントは環境へのダメージを最小化します。

B2 verb /ˌriːprəˈdjuːs/

reproduce

再生する, 繁殖する

Meaning

To make a copy of something; to generate offspring.

Example

Many animals reproduce rapidly in favorable conditions.

多くの動物は好ましい条件下で急速に繁殖します。

A2 adjective /ˈsʌdən/

Sudden

突然の; 急な; 思いがけない;

Meaning

happening or done quickly and unexpectedly; abrupt

Example

There was a sudden change in the weather.

天気に突然の変化がありました。

C2 verb /ˈpʌlvəraɪz/

pulverize

粉砕する

Meaning

To crush or grind something into a fine powder; to completely defeat or destroy.

Example

The machine can pulverize stones into dust.

その機械は石を粉々にすることができます。

B2 verb /pəˈzɛs/

possess

持つ / 所有する

Meaning

To have or own something; to hold a quality or characteristic.

Example

She possesses great talent in music.

彼女は音楽において素晴らしい才能を持っています。

C2 verb /ˈpɜːrdʒər/

perjure

偽証する

Meaning

To knowingly tell a lie in a court of law after swearing to tell the truth.

Example

He was accused of trying to perjure himself during the trial.

彼は裁判中に偽証しようとしたとして告発されました。

B1 noun sɪˈlek.ʃən

selection

選択

Meaning

The action or fact of carefully choosing someone or something as being the best or most suitable.

Example

The selection process is based on merit.

選考プロセスは実力に基づいています。

B2 noun /ˈkrɪtɪk/

critic

批評家

Meaning

A person who judges the merits of something, especially art or literature

Example

The film critic praised the director's latest movie.

映画批評家は監督の最新映画を称賛しました。

C2 verb /ʌnˈfrɒk/

unfrock

神父の職を剥奪する

Meaning

To remove a priest from his position or deprive someone of a rank.

Example

The corrupt priest was unfrocked after the investigation.

腐敗した神父は調査後に職を剥奪されました。

C2 noun /ˌkɒntrəpəˈzɪʃən/

contraposition

対比配置

Meaning

the act of placing two things in opposition for contrast or comparison

Example

The contraposition of the two theories highlighted their differences.

二つの理論の対比配置は、彼らの違いを強調した。

B1 adjective ɪˈstæb.lɪʃt

established

確立された

Meaning

Having been in existence for a long time and therefore recognized and generally accepted; set up on a firm or permanent basis.

Example

Democracy was established under strong leadership.

民主主義は強力な指導の下で確立されました。

C2 noun /ˈkʌlvərt/

culvert

カルバート

Meaning

a tunnel or drain that carries water under a road or railway

Example

The heavy rainwater flowed through the culvert under the bridge.

重い雨水が橋の下のカルバートを通って流れました。

C1 noun ˌsɪstəˈmætɪk ˈseɪvɪŋz

systematic savings

計画的貯蓄

Meaning

A structured and organized approach to regularly saving money according to a planned schedule

Example

Systematic savings can mitigate financial crises in old age.

計画的貯蓄は高齢期の財務危機を軽減することができます。

C1 adjective ˈdɪs.pər.ət

disparate

異なる

Meaning

containing elements very different from one another.

Example

Their opinions were disparate, leading to debates.

彼らの意見は異なり、討論を引き起こしました。

C2 noun /ˌdɪskwɪˈzɪʃən/

disquisition

論文

Meaning

A long or elaborate discussion or written essay on a particular subject.

Example

The professor gave a lengthy disquisition on ancient philosophy.

教授は古代哲学についての長い論文を発表しました。

C1 adjective /ʌnˈskeɪðd/

unscathed

無傷

Meaning

Without suffering any injury, damage, or harm.

Example

She escaped from the accident unscathed.

彼女は事故から無傷で逃げ出した。

B2 noun /ˈkaʊn.səl.ɪŋ/

counselling

カウンセリング

Meaning

the process of giving professional guidance and support to help someone deal with personal, social, psychological, or career-related problems

Example

She decided to seek counselling to manage stress and anxiety.

彼女はストレスを管理するためにカウンセリングを受けた。

C2 adjective /ˈɡlʌt.ən.əs/

gluttonous

大食い

Meaning

Excessively greedy in eating or consuming.

Example

His gluttonous appetite shocked everyone at the dinner table.

彼の大食いの食欲は、ディナーテーブルで皆を驚かせた。

C2 adjective /ˈhed.i/

Heady

陶酔的

Meaning

having a strong or exhilarating effect; intoxicating; exciting

Example

The heady perfume of jasmine filled the garden.

ジャスミンの陶酔的な香りが庭に満ちていた。

A2 adjective ˈmed.ɪ.kəl

medical

医学的

Meaning

Relating to the practice of medicine or the treatment of illness and injuries.

Example

Medical education has improved significantly.

医学教育は大幅に改善されました。

C1 noun /ˈrʌmpəs/

Rumpus

騒動; 混乱; 騒音

Meaning

a noisy disturbance; an uproar or commotion

Example

The children caused quite a rumpus in the playground.

子供たちは遊び場でかなりの騒動を引き起こしました。

A2 noun /keɪs/

case

ケース / 状況

Meaning

A particular situation, occurrence, or an instance of something; also a container or covering for something.

Example

In this case, we should wait for further instructions.

この場合は、さらに指示を待つべきです。

B2 noun /ˈɡloʊbəl əˈwɛrnɪs/

global awareness

グローバル意識

Meaning

Worldwide consciousness and understanding of important issues that affect people globally, leading to informed action and policy changes.

Example

Global awareness of climate change is essential for policy changes.

気候変動に対するグローバル意識は政策変更にとって不可欠です。

C1 verb /ˈstriːmlaɪnɪŋ/

streamlining

簡素化

Meaning

The process of making an organization or system more efficient by simplifying or eliminating unnecessary steps

Example

Streamlining processes can significantly reduce operational costs.

プロセスの簡素化は、運用コストを大幅に削減することができます。

C2 noun ˈtɛlɪˌmɛtri

telemetry

テレメトリー

Meaning

The process of recording and transmitting the readings of an instrument.

Example

The spacecraft transmitted telemetry data back to Earth.

宇宙船はテレメトリーデータを地球に送信しました。

C1 noun /ˈaʊtpoʊst/

outpost

前哨基地

Meaning

A small military camp or position at some distance from the main force, used especially as a guard.

Example

The soldiers were stationed at a remote outpost.

兵士たちは遠隔地の前哨基地に配置されました。

C1 verb /ˈbrændɪʃ/

brandish

振る

Meaning

to wave or flourish something, especially a weapon, in a threatening or showy way

Example

He brandished a sword to scare off the intruders.

彼は侵入者を怖がらせるために剣を振った。

C1 verb /ˈræŋɡl̩/

wrangle

議論する

Meaning

to argue or dispute noisily or angrily

Example

The two neighbors wrangled over the property line for hours.

二人の隣人は、敷地の境界について何時間も議論しました。

A1 adjective /dɑːk/

Dark

暗い

Meaning

having little or no light; of a deep shade approaching black

Example

She prefers dark colors for her winter clothes.

彼女は冬の服に暗い色を好みます。

B2 noun /wɒsp/

Wasp

スズメバチ

Meaning

a flying insect with a yellow and black striped body and a painful sting

Example

The wasp stung me when I disturbed its nest.

私は巣を邪魔したとき、スズメバチに刺されました。

C1 noun /ˈlaɪm.stoʊn/

Lime stone

石灰岩

Meaning

a hard sedimentary rock, composed mainly of calcium carbonate or dolomite, used as building material and in the making of cement

Example

The ancient building was made of limestone blocks.

その古代の建物は石灰岩のブロックで作られていました

C2 noun /kənˈtrɪʃ.ən/

contrition

悔悟

Meaning

the state of feeling remorseful and repentant

Example

His contrition was evident after the apology.

謝罪後、彼の悔悟は明らかだった。

B2 noun /ˈklʌstər/

cluster

クラスター

Meaning

a group of similar things or people positioned close together

Example

The grapes grew in a tight cluster.

ぶどうは密なクラスターで成長した。

B2 noun /ɪkˈspen.dɪ.tʃər/

expenditure

支出

Meaning

The action of spending funds; an amount of money spent.

Example

Managing expenditure is critical for budgeting.

支出の管理は予算編成において重要です。

B2 adjective /ˈtɛlɪŋ/

telling

重要な示唆

Meaning

Revealing something significant or giving important information.

Example

Her silence was more telling than words.

彼女の沈黙は言葉よりも重要だった。

C1 noun /ˌkɒnfləˈɡreɪʃən/

conflagration

大規模な破壊的な火災

Meaning

A large, destructive fire that destroys a great deal of land or property.

Example

The forest was devastated by a massive conflagration that lasted for days.

その森は数日間続いた巨大な火災によって壊されました。

A2 pronoun /ðɛərz/

theirs

彼らの

Meaning

belonging to them; that which is theirs

Example

This book is theirs, not ours.

この本は彼らのもので、私たちのではありません。

C2 noun /ˈdʒʌŋk.tʃər/

jucture

重要な局面

Meaning

a particular point in time, especially one of great importance or crisis

Example

At this critical jucture, the company must decide whether to expand or downsize.

この重要な局面で、会社は拡大するか縮小するかを決定しなければなりません。

C1 adjective ˈfæʃ.ɪst

fascist

ファシスト

Meaning

Relating to or characteristic of fascism; extremely authoritarian.

Example

Fascist governance undermines freedom.

ファシスト政権は自由を脅かす。

C1 noun/adjective /ˈstɜː.lɪŋ/

sterling

英国通貨 / 優れた

Meaning

British money, especially pounds; of excellent quality.

Example

She was praised for her sterling work on the project.

プロジェクトでの優れた仕事が称賛されました。

C1 adjective /ɪˈnɛpt/

inept

不器用

Meaning

lacking skill or ability; clumsy or incompetent

Example

His inept handling of the situation made it worse.

彼の不器用な状況の対処が状況を悪化させた。

C2 verb /bɪˈstruː/

bestrew

撒く

Meaning

To scatter or cover something with objects or substances.

Example

The ground was bestrewn with autumn leaves.

地面は秋の葉で覆われていた。

C1 noun /kɒzˈmɒlədʒi/

cosmology

コスモロジー

Meaning

the science of the origin and development of the universe

Example

She studied cosmology to understand the origins of the universe.

彼女は宇宙の起源を理解するためにコスモロジーを学んだ。

C1 noun /ˈpraɪməsi/

primacy

優先

Meaning

the state of being first in importance or authority

Example

The primacy of education cannot be denied.

教育の優先性は否定できません。

C1 adjective /ˌeɪsɪˈmɛtrɪkəl/

asymmetrical

非対称

Meaning

Having parts that are not the same in size, shape, or arrangement.

Example

She wore an asymmetrical dress that drew everyone’s attention.

彼女は非対称のドレスを着て、皆の注目を集めていた。

B1 noun ˈkɒn.fər.əns

conference

会議

Meaning

A formal meeting of people with a shared interest, typically one that takes place over several days.

Example

The climate conference emphasized renewable energy.

気候会議では再生可能エネルギーが強調されました。

C2 adjective /həˈrɛtɪkəl/

heretical

異端的な

Meaning

Relating to or characterized by departure from accepted beliefs or standards, especially in religion.

Example

The priest condemned the book as heretical.

神父はその本を異端的だとして非難した。

B2 adjective ˌpaɪəˈnɪə.rɪŋ

pioneering

先駆的

Meaning

Involving new ideas or methods; innovative and original.

Example

Pioneering efforts often lead to success.

先駆的な努力はしばしば成功につながります。

B2 adjective /ˌkɒmplɪˈmɛntəri/

complementary

補完的な

Meaning

combining in such a way as to enhance or emphasize the qualities of each other

Example

The two partners have complementary skills.

二人のパートナーは補完的なスキルを持っています。

A2 verb /voʊt/

vote

投票する

Meaning

to make a choice in an election; to express preference

Example

Citizens vote to choose their representatives.

市民は代表者を選ぶために投票します。

C2 adjective /pɔːrˈtɛntəs/

portentous

前兆的な、重大な

Meaning

Giving a sign or warning that something, often bad or serious, is going to happen; or overly solemn and pompous.

Example

His portentous tone made everyone nervous about the news.

彼の前兆的な口調は、ニュースについて皆を不安にさせた。

C2 noun /ˈprɒsədi/

prosody

韻律学

Meaning

The patterns of rhythm and sound used in poetry and speech.

Example

The professor explained how prosody affects the mood of a poem.

教授は、韻律学が詩のムードにどのように影響するかを説明しました。

C1 noun /ɔːˈrɔːrə/

aurora

オーロラ

Meaning

A natural display of lights in the sky, usually seen in polar regions.

Example

We traveled to Norway to see the northern aurora.

私たちはノルウェーに行き、北極のオーロラを見ました。

B1 abbreviation /vərsəs/

vs

対

Meaning

used to indicate opposition or contrast between two things

Example

The match was Brazil vs Argentina in the final.

試合はブラジル対アルゼンチンの決勝戦でした。

C1 adjective /ˈpəʊtəbl/

potable

飲料水

Meaning

safe to drink; drinkable

Example

The villagers did not have access to potable water.

村人たちは飲用水へのアクセスがありませんでした。

B1 adjective /ˈɛnd.ləs/

Endless

無限の; 終わりのない; 制限のない

Meaning

having no end; infinite; limitless

Example

The ocean seemed endless from the shore.

海は岸から見ると無限に見えました。

C2 noun /ˌædʒʊˈreɪʃən/

adjuration

厳粛なお願い

Meaning

a solemn urging or appeal

Example

The priest made an adjuration for peace and unity.

神父は平和と団結のために厳粛なお願いをしました。

B2 noun /sneɪl/

Snail

カタツムリ

Meaning

a small soft creature with a shell on its back that moves very slowly

Example

The snail left a shiny trail as it crawled across the leaf.

カタツムリは葉っぱを這っている間に輝く跡を残しました。

B2 adjective /ˌɪn.trəˈdʌk.tər.i/

introductory

導入の

Meaning

Serving as an introduction; preliminary or preparatory.

Example

The professor gave an introductory lecture on economics.

教授は経済学についての導入の講義を行いました。

C1 noun /ˈkɒndjuɪt/ or /ˈkɑːnduɪt/

conduit

導管 / 手段

Meaning

a channel or pipe for conveying water, electricity, or information

Example

The cable was placed inside a protective conduit.

ケーブルは保護された導管内に配置されました。

C2 adjective /sɛnˈtrɪpɪtəl/

centripetal

向心力

Meaning

Moving or directed toward a center.

Example

Centripetal force keeps the planets in orbit around the sun.

向心力は惑星を太陽の周りの軌道に保ちます。

C1 noun /iːl/

Eel

ウナギ

Meaning

a long, snake-like fish that lives in both fresh and salt water

Example

The electric eel can generate powerful electric shocks.

デンキウナギは強力な電気ショックを発生させることができます。

B1 noun /dɪsk/

disc

平らで薄く、円形の物体

Meaning

a flat, thin, round object or surface

Example

He inserted the music disc into the player.

彼は音楽ディスクをプレーヤーに挿入した。