C2 noun /ˌmænjəˈmɪʃən/

manumission

奴隷解放

Meaning

The act of a slave owner freeing their slaves.

Example

The manumission of the slaves marked a turning point in history.

奴隷の解放は歴史の転換点を示しました。

B2 verb, noun /sniːz/

sneeze

くしゃみをする

Meaning

to expel air involuntarily from the nose and mouth due to irritation; the act of sneezing

Example

I had to sneeze during the meeting.

会議中にくしゃみをしなければならなかった。

C1 verb /pərˈspaɪər/

perspire

汗をかく

Meaning

To give out sweat through the pores of the skin as a result of heat, physical exertion, or stress.

Example

He began to perspire after running for 10 minutes.

彼は10分間走った後、汗をかき始めました。

B2 noun /ˈreɪn.dʒər/

ranger

レンジャー

Meaning

A person responsible for protecting and managing forests, parks, or natural areas.

Example

The park ranger guided the tourists through the forest trail.

公園のレンジャーは観光客を森の小道を案内しました。

C1 adjective/verb /ˈprɒstreɪt/

prostrate

倒れる

Meaning

lying stretched out on the ground with one's face downward, often as a sign of submission or exhaustion

Example

He lay prostrate on the ground after the long battle.

長い戦いの後、彼は地面に倒れて横たわった。

C2 noun /ˈproʊtoʊˌmɑːrtɚ/

protomartyr

最初の殉教者

Meaning

The first martyr in a cause or religion, often referring to the first Christian martyr.

Example

St. Stephen is known as the protomartyr of Christianity.

聖ステファノはキリスト教のプロトマーティアとして知られています。

C2 adjective /ˈɡloʊboʊs/

globose

球形の

Meaning

Spherical or nearly spherical in shape.

Example

The cactus has large globose fruits.

サボテンには大きな球形の果物があります。

B2 noun /ˈbɛriəl/

burial

埋葬

Meaning

the act of placing a dead body into the ground.

Example

The burial ceremony took place in the afternoon.

埋葬の儀式は午後に行われた。

B2 adjective /fəˈnɒmɪnəl/

phenomenal

非凡

Meaning

extraordinary, remarkable, or exceptional in a way that is very impressive

Example

The team achieved phenomenal success in the tournament.

チームはトーナメントで非凡な成功を収めました。

C1 noun /ˈfɛlən/

felon

犯罪者

Meaning

a person who has committed a serious crime

Example

The felon was sentenced to ten years in prison.

犯罪者は10年の刑を言い渡された。

A1 adjective /haɪ/

high

高い

Meaning

At or to a great height; greater than normal in amount, degree, or intensity.

Example

The mountain peak is very high.

山の頂上はとても高いです。

B1 noun /ˈprəʊɡræmɪŋ/

programming

プログラミング

Meaning

the process of designing and writing computer programs

Example

He has been learning programming for several months now.

彼は数ヶ月間プログラミングを学んでいます。

C1 noun /ˌprəʊ.baɪˈɒt.ɪks/

probiotics

プロバイオティクス

Meaning

Live microorganisms that, when administered in adequate amounts, confer health benefits to the host, especially for digestive health.

Example

Probiotics improve digestion and enhance gut health.

プロバイオティクスは消化を改善し、腸の健康を促進します。

B1 adjective /rɪˈlækst/

relaxed

リラックスした

Meaning

free from tension or stress; calm and comfortable

Example

She felt relaxed after listening to soft music.

柔らかい音楽を聞いて、彼女はリラックスした。

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。

B2 noun /djʊˈreɪʃən/

duration

期間

Meaning

the length of time that something continues

Example

The meeting lasted for the duration of two hours.

会議は2時間の期間続きました。

C1 noun /slæɡ/

slag

鉱滓

Meaning

Stony waste matter separated from metals during the smelting process.

Example

The factory dumped the slag near the river.

工場は川の近くに鉱滓を捨てました。

C2 verb /ˈmjuːtɪleɪt/

mutilate

損傷する

Meaning

to inflict serious damage on something, often by cutting or tearing

Example

The ancient manuscript was mutilated by careless handling.

古代の写本は不注意な取り扱いで損傷しました。

B1 noun/verb /ˈleɪ.bər/

labor

労働

Meaning

work, especially hard physical work; to work hard

Example

The workers labored in the hot sun all day.

作業員たちは暑い太陽の下で一日中働いた。

C2 noun /dɪsˈtɛmpər/

distemper

犬に感染するウイルス性疾患

Meaning

a viral disease affecting animals, especially dogs; also refers to a state of disorder

Example

The dog was diagnosed with distemper and needed immediate care.

その犬はディステンパーと診断され、即座の治療が必要でした。

B2 verb /əˈkweɪnt/

acquaint

親しくする

Meaning

to make someone familiar with something; to inform or introduce

Example

Please acquaint yourself with the safety guidelines before operating the machine.

機械を操作する前に、安全ガイドラインを確認してください。

C2 adjective, noun /səbˈmɜːrsəbl/

submersible

潜水艇

Meaning

capable of being submerged; a small underwater craft

Example

The scientists explored the deep ocean using a submersible.

科学者たちは潜水艇を使って深海を探査した。

B1 noun /ɪnˈstrʌktər/

instructor

インストラクター

Meaning

A person who teaches a subject or skill.

Example

The driving instructor was very patient with new learners.

運転インストラクターは新しい生徒にとても忍耐強かった。

C2 adjective /ˈsiːkwənt/

sequent

Following in order or as a result.

Example

The sequent events changed the course of history.

次の出来事は歴史の流れを変えました。

A1 noun /ˈdɒlər/

dollar

ドル

Meaning

The basic monetary unit of the United States and some other countries

Example

I need five dollars to buy this book.

この本を買うには5ドル必要です。

C1 noun /ɪnˌtɪmɪˈdeɪʃən/

intimidation

威圧

Meaning

The action of frightening or threatening someone to make them do something.

Example

The workers reported cases of intimidation by the management.

労働者たちは経営陣による威圧の事例を報告しました。

C2 noun /ˈlɔːˌɡɪvər/

lawgiver

立法者

Meaning

A person who creates or enforces laws; a legislator.

Example

Moses is often regarded as a great lawgiver in history.

モーセは歴史の中で偉大な立法者と見なされています。

C2 noun /ˌpɛntəˈhiːdrən/

pentahedron

ペンタヘドロン

Meaning

A solid geometric figure with five faces.

Example

In geometry class, the teacher explained the structure of a pentahedron.

幾何学の授業で、先生はペンタヘドロンの構造を説明しました。

C2 noun /meɪs/

Mase

ナツメグの花

Meaning

spice obtained from the reddish seed covering of the nutmeg seed

Example

A pinch of mace adds warmth to the dessert.

一 pinch ナツメグの花デザートに温かみを加える。

C1 noun /əˈboʊd/

abode

住居

Meaning

a place of residence; a home

Example

They invited us to their humble abode.

彼らは私たちを彼らの質素な住居に招待しました。

B2 noun /ˈpɛbl/

pebble

小石

Meaning

a small smooth stone found on beaches or rivers

Example

He threw a pebble into the pond and watched the ripples.

彼は小石を池に投げ入れて、波を見ていました。

C2 noun /hoʊ/

Hoe

クワ

Meaning

a gardening tool with a thin metal blade used for breaking up soil and removing weeds

Example

The farmer used a hoe to remove weeds from his vegetable garden.

農夫は野菜畑から雑草を取り除くためにクワを使いました。

B2 adjective /ʌnhaɪˈdʒiːnɪk/

Unhygienic

不衛生な; 適切な衛生状態の欠如

Meaning

not clean; lacking proper sanitation

Example

The restaurant was closed due to unhygienic conditions in the kitchen.

レストランは不衛生な厨房の状態で閉店しました。

B1 verb /ɪnˈvɛs.tɪ.ɡeɪt/

investigate

調査する

Meaning

to carry out a systematic inquiry to discover facts or information

Example

The police will investigate the incident thoroughly.

警察は事件を徹底的に調査するでしょう。

B2 noun hɛdʒ

hedge

ヘッジ戦略

Meaning

A way of protecting oneself against financial loss or other adverse circumstances.

Example

Investors use hedging strategies to protect against market volatility.

投資家は市場の変動から守るためにヘッジ戦略を使用します。

B2 verb /kəˈmɛns/

commence

開始する

Meaning

to begin or start something

Example

The ceremony will commence at noon.

式は正午に開始されます。

C1 verb /ˈkɒnskrɪpt/

conscript

徴兵する

Meaning

to force someone into military service

Example

The government conscripted young men during the war.

政府は戦争中に若い男性を徴兵しました。

C1 adjective /ˈpɑːndərəs/

ponderous

重くて遅い

Meaning

slow and clumsy because of great weight; dull and labored

Example

The ponderous lecture made it hard for students to stay awake.

重くて遅い講義は学生たちが目を覚ましているのを難しくした。

C1 noun /tækt/

tact

巧妙さ

Meaning

Adroitness and sensitivity in dealing with others or with difficult issues.

Example

He handled the situation with tact and professionalism.

彼は状況を巧妙さとプロフェッショナリズムで対処しました。

B2 noun /dɪsˈmɪsl̩/

dismissal

解雇, 拒否

Meaning

the act of removing someone from their job; the act of treating something as unimportant

Example

His unfair dismissal led to a lawsuit against the company.

彼の不当な解雇は、会社に対する訴訟を引き起こしました。

B2 noun /rɪm/

rim

縁

Meaning

the outer edge or border of a circular object

Example

The coffee cup had a chip on its rim.

コーヒーカップの縁にひびが入っていました。

C2 noun /ˌmɔːzəˈliːəm/

mausoleum

霊廟

Meaning

A large stately building that houses a tomb or several tombs.

Example

The king was buried in a grand mausoleum.

王は壮大な霊廟に埋葬されました。

C1 noun /ˈkɜːr.i liːvz/

Curry Leaves

カレーの葉

Meaning

aromatic leaves from the curry tree used in South Asian cooking

Example

Fresh curry leaves add authentic flavor to Indian dishes.

新鮮なカレーの葉はインディアン料理に本格的な風味を加えます。

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 adjective /ˌæl.truˈɪs.tɪk/

altruistic

利他的な

Meaning

Showing a disinterested and selfless concern for the well-being of others.

Example

Her altruistic nature led her to volunteer for charities.

彼女の利他的な性格は、チャリティー活動のボランティアをするよう促した。

A1 adverb /hɪr/

here

ここ

Meaning

in, at, or to this place

Example

Please come here quickly.

ここに早く来てください。

C2 adjective /ˈrɛpərəbəl/

reparable

修理可能

Meaning

able to be repaired or fixed

Example

The damage to the car was serious but still reparable.

車の損傷は深刻だったが、それでも修理可能だった。

C1 noun /faɪˈnælɪti/

finality

決定的な性質

Meaning

the quality of being final or irreversible; a sense of conclusiveness

Example

The judge's decision gave the case a sense of finality.

裁判官の決定はその事件に決定的な感覚を与えた。

C1 verb /ɪmˈpiːd/

impede

妨げる

Meaning

To obstruct or hinder the progress or development of something.

Example

Lack of funds can impede business growth.

資金不足はビジネスの成長を妨げる可能性があります。

B2 noun /ˈmɜːrtʃənt/

merchant

商人

Meaning

a person or company involved in the trade of goods, especially in large quantities

Example

The merchant sold spices from distant lands.

商人は遠くの土地から香辛料を売っていた。

C1 verb /ɪnˈvɪɡ.ər.eɪt/

invigorate

活性化する

Meaning

To give strength or energy to someone or something.

Example

A morning walk can invigorate both body and mind.

朝の散歩は、体と心を活性化することができます。

C1 verb /ɪnˈkæp.sjʊ.leɪt/

encapsulate

要約する

Meaning

To express the essential features of something succinctly; to summarize or contain within.

Example

The introduction should encapsulate the main points of the article.

導入部は記事の主なポイントを要約するべきです。

B2 adjective /ˈkɒmɪkəl/

comical

滑稽な

Meaning

Funny in a strange or silly way; amusing.

Example

His comical expressions made everyone laugh.

彼の滑稽な表情は皆を笑わせました。

C1 noun /ˈtem.pɚ.əns/

temperance

節制

Meaning

Moderation in action, thought, or feeling; restraint.

Example

Temperance is essential for a balanced life.

節制はバランスの取れた生活には欠かせません。

C1 noun/verb /dɪsˈkwaɪət/

disquiet

Meaning

A feeling of worry or unease; to make someone feel anxious or uneasy.

Example

The strange silence filled the room with disquiet.

B2 adjective /ˈhez.ɪ.tənt/

Hesitant

ためらう; 不確か; 気が進まない

Meaning

uncertain or unwilling to act; showing doubt or reluctance

Example

She was hesitant to accept the job offer.

彼女は仕事のオファーを受け入れることに躊躇していた。

C2 noun /haɪˈdrɒmɪtər/

hydrometer

Meaning

An instrument used to measure the density or specific gravity of liquids.

Example

The brewer used a hydrometer to test the sugar content of the solution.

C2 noun /ˈpjuːdʒɪlɪst/

pugilist

ボクサー

Meaning

A professional or skilled boxer.

Example

The pugilist entered the ring with confidence.

ボクサーは自信を持ってリングに上がった。

C1 adjective /ˌsaɪkəˈpæθɪk/

psychopathic

サイコパス的

Meaning

Relating to or affected by psychopathy; showing chronic mental disorder with abnormal or violent behavior.

Example

The film portrayed a psychopathic killer with no sense of empathy.

その映画は共感を持たないサイコパス的な殺人者を描いていました。

C1 adjective /məˈlɪɡnənt/

malignant

悪性

Meaning

dangerous or harmful in influence or effect; medically, tending to invade and destroy tissue

Example

Doctors confirmed that the tumor was malignant.

医師はその腫瘍が悪性であることを確認しました。

C1 noun /tɔːrk/

torque

Meaning

A twisting force that causes rotation.

Example

The mechanic measured the torque of the engine.

C1 verb /ˈseɪ.vər/

savor

味わう

Meaning

To enjoy something completely, especially by dwelling on it.

Example

He savored every bite of the delicious cake.

彼はおいしいケーキの一口一口を味わった。

C2 noun /mɛnˈdæsəti/

mendacity

虚偽

Meaning

the tendency to be untruthful; dishonesty

Example

The journalist exposed the mendacity of the officials.

ジャーナリストは役人たちの虚偽を暴露しました。

B1 adjective /ˈsɪvəl/

civil

市民の

Meaning

Relating to ordinary citizens and their concerns, or being polite and courteous.

Example

They settled the matter through civil discussion.

彼らは市民的な議論を通じて問題を解決しました。

B1 adverb /ˈɑːf.tə.wərdz/

Afterwards

その後; 後で; 次に

Meaning

at a later time; after an event or time that has already been mentioned

Example

We had dinner and afterwards we watched a movie.

私たちは夕食をとり、その後映画を見ました。

C2 noun /meɪs/

mace

メイス / 王杖

Meaning

a ceremonial staff carried as a symbol of authority or a weapon similar to a club

Example

The guard carried a mace as a symbol of authority.

ガードは権威の象徴としてメイスを持っていた。

B1 noun ˈvɪktəri

victory

勝利

Meaning

The act of defeating an enemy or opponent in a battle, game, or other competition.

Example

The victory of Bangladesh on December 16 is a moment of pride.

バングラデシュの12月16日の勝利は誇りの瞬間です。

C2 verb /ɪnˈθroʊn/

enthrone

戴冠する

Meaning

to install someone on a throne or to give someone high status

Example

The king was enthroned in a grand ceremony.

王は大きな儀式で即位しました。

C2 adjective /trænsˈfjuːzəbl̩/

transfusible

輸血可能

Meaning

capable of being transfused, especially referring to blood or fluids

Example

Only transfusible blood types are used in the hospital.

病院では輸血可能な血液型のみが使用されます。

B2 verb /blʌf/

bluff

Meaning

to deceive someone by pretending to have strength, knowledge, or resources that one does not actually possess

Example

He tried to bluff his way into the exclusive club.

C1 verb /ˌmɪsˌrɛprɪˈzɛnt/

misrepresent

Meaning

to give a false or misleading account of something

Example

The lawyer accused the witness of trying to misrepresent the facts.

C2 noun /ˈkeɪ.nə.naɪt/

canaanite

カナン人

Meaning

a member of a people who lived in the ancient land of Canaan in the Middle East

Example

The Canaanites were known for their advanced trade networks.

カナアン人は先進的な貿易ネットワークで知られていました。

C1 noun /nɔːrm/

Norm

規範; 標準; ルール; 伝統

Meaning

a standard of behavior; what is typical or expected

Example

Working late has become the norm in this company.

遅くまで働くことがこの会社の規範になった。

B2 noun /pəˈsjuːt/

pursuit

追求, 探求

Meaning

the act of chasing or trying to achieve something

Example

He dedicated his life to the pursuit of happiness.

彼は幸福を追い求めることに人生を捧げた。

C2 verb /beɪst/

baste

調理中に肉に溶かした脂肪、ジュース、または液体をかけて、ジューシーさを保つ

Meaning

to pour or brush melted fat, juices, or liquid over meat during cooking to keep it moist

Example

She basted the turkey every 30 minutes to keep it juicy.

彼女は30分ごとに七面鳥をベイステッドしてジューシーに保ちました。

B2 adjective /ˈbruː.təl/

brutal

残酷

Meaning

extremely cruel or harsh; violent and without feeling

Example

The dictator’s rule was marked by brutal violence.

独裁者の統治は残酷な暴力によって特徴付けられていた。

B1 adjective /ˈɪnəsənt/

Innocent

無実の; 純粋な; 無害な

Meaning

free from guilt or sin; pure; harmless; naive

Example

The innocent child had no idea that her parents were planning a surprise party.

その無実の子供は、両親がサプライズパーティーを計画していることを知りませんでした。

C2 noun /ˈmuːn.biːm/

moonbeam

月光

Meaning

A ray of light from the moon.

Example

A moonbeam lit up the quiet forest clearing.

月光が静かな森の開けた場所を照らした。

C1 noun /ˈhɪntərlænd/

hinterland

内陸地域

Meaning

The remote or less developed areas away from the coast or a city.

Example

The farmers came from the rural hinterland to sell their produce in the city.

農民たちは地方の内陸地域から来て、都市で自分たちの農産物を販売しました。

A2 noun /ˈkʌm.fərt/

Comfort

快適さ; 便利さ

Meaning

a state of physical ease and freedom from pain or constraint; relief from distress or anxiety

Example

The soft sofa provided great comfort after a long day at work.

ソフトなソファは長い一日の仕事後に大きな快適さを提供しました。

C2 noun /ˈpʌndʒənsi/

pungency

辛味

Meaning

The quality of having a strong, sharp taste or smell.

Example

The pungency of garlic filled the kitchen.

ニンニクの辛味がキッチンに充満した。

C1 adjective /ˈtrænziənt/

Transient

一時的な; 使い捨て

Meaning

lasting for only a short time; temporary

Example

The beauty of spring flowers is transient.

春の花の美しさは一時的です。

B1 noun /twɪst/

Twist

回転; ねじれ; 曲がり;

Meaning

a turn, curve, or bend; an unexpected development; a dance

Example

The story had an unexpected twist at the end.

話は最後に予期しない展開を迎えました。

C2 noun /əˈpɒstəsi/

apostasy

背教

Meaning

The abandonment or renunciation of a religious or political belief.

Example

His public apostasy shocked his followers.

彼の公然の背教は彼の支持者を驚かせました。

A2 noun /ɪɡˈzæm/

exam

試験

Meaning

a formal test of a person's knowledge or skill in a subject

Example

She studied hard for her final exam.

彼女は最終試験のために一生懸命勉強した。

C1 adjective /ˈlɔː.fəl/

Lawful

合法的; 正当な; 有効; 公正;

Meaning

legal; legitimate; valid; just

Example

The judge confirmed that their actions were lawful and proper.

裁判官は彼らの行動が合法で適切であることを確認しました。

A2 preposition /riː/

re

について

Meaning

concerning or about (used in formal letters or emails)

Example

The letter was sent re your recent application.

その手紙はあなたの最近の申請について送られました。

B2 noun /ˈfrʌn.tɪər/

frontier

境界または新しい分野

Meaning

A new area of activity, knowledge, or development; the edge of knowledge or achievement.

Example

Robotic surgery is exploring a new frontier in medicine.

ロボット手術は医学の新しいフロンティアを探求しています。

A2 noun /ˈmærɪdʒ/

marriage

幸せ

Meaning

The legally or formally recognized union of two people as partners in a personal relationship.

Example

Their marriage lasted for over thirty years.

彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、自分の幸せを隠せなかった。

C2 verb /kɒnˈkætəneɪt/

concatenate

連結する

Meaning

To link things together in a series or chain.

Example

The program concatenates two strings into one.

プログラムは二つの文字列を一つに連結します。

C1 noun /moʊt/

moat

堀

Meaning

A deep, wide ditch surrounding a castle or town, often filled with water, for defense.

Example

The castle was protected by a wide moat filled with water.

城は水で満たされた広い堀によって守られていました。

C1 adjective /hɜːrˈbɪv.ər.əs/

Herbivorous

草食性

Meaning

feeding on plants; plant-eating

Example

Cows are herbivorous animals that graze on grass.

牛は草食性の動物で、草を食べる。

B2 verb /ˌoʊvərˈwɛlm/

overwhelm

Meaning

to overpower someone emotionally or physically; to be too much to handle

Example

She was overwhelmed with gratitude after receiving the help.

C2 noun /ˌdɪskənˈtɪnjʊəns/

discontinuance

中止

Meaning

the act of stopping something, especially permanently

Example

The discontinuance of the service disappointed many customers.

サービスの中止は多くの顧客を失望させました。

C1 noun /ˌsɑːrdʒənt ˈmeɪdʒər/

sergeant-major

サージェント・メイジャー

Meaning

A senior non-commissioned officer in the army responsible for discipline and administration within a unit.

Example

The sergeant-major inspected the troops before the parade.

サージェント・メイジャーはパレード前に部隊を点検しました。

A1 verb /ˈoʊpən/

open

開ける

Meaning

to move something so as to allow access; to begin

Example

Please open the door for me.

ドアを開けてください。

C1 noun /kənˈfɔːrmɪst/

conformist

コンフォーミスト

Meaning

A person who uncritically conforms to established practices or standards.

Example

She was labeled a conformist for always following the crowd.

彼女はいつも人々に従っていたため、コンフォーミストとレッテルを貼られた。

C1 noun /ˈkɒnsjʊlət/

consulate

領事館

Meaning

the building or office where a consul works

Example

He went to the consulate to renew his visa.

彼はビザを更新するために領事館に行きました。

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。

B2 noun /ˈweər.ə.baʊts/

Whereabouts

所在; 場所

Meaning

the place where someone or something is located

Example

Nobody knows the whereabouts of the missing person.

行方不明者の居場所を誰も知らない。

C2 adjective /ˈhʌmdrʌm/

humdrum

単調

Meaning

Lacking excitement or variety; dull and monotonous.

Example

She grew tired of the humdrum routine of office life.

彼女はオフィスライフの単調な日常に疲れました。

A1 noun /ɡɪft/

Gift

ギフト; 贈り物;

Meaning

a thing given willingly to someone without payment; a present; a natural ability or talent

Example

She received a beautiful jewelry gift from her grandmother on her birthday.

彼女は誕生日に祖母から美しいジュエリーのギフトを受け取りました。

C1 adjective /vəˈluː.mə.nəs/

voluminous

膨大, 広大, 巨大

Meaning

Occupying or containing much space; large in volume, in particular.

Example

The library contained a voluminous collection of books.

図書館には非常に大きな本のコレクションがありました。

C2 noun /əˈrɪə/

arrear

未払い

Meaning

A debt or payment that is overdue and unpaid.

Example

He was sued for an arrear of rent.

彼は家賃の未払いで訴えられました。

B2 verb /ɪˈlɪmɪneɪt/

eliminate

排除

Meaning

To completely remove or get rid of something.

Example

Eliminate time-wasting habits.

時間を無駄にする習慣を排除してください。

C1 verb /dʌb/

dub

吹き替え

Meaning

to give a name or label to something; to add a soundtrack to a film or recording

Example

The movie was dubbed into several languages for international release.

その映画は国際公開のためにいくつかの言語に吹き替えられました。

C1 noun ˌæɡ.rəʊˈkem.ɪ.kəl

agrochemical

農業化学物質

Meaning

A chemical product used in agriculture, especially a pesticide or fertilizer.

Example

Excessive use of agrochemicals can degrade soil quality.

過度なアグロケミカルの使用は土壌の質を低下させる可能性があります。

C2 noun /ˈsuːpsɒ̃/

soupcon

少量

Meaning

a very small quantity of something; a trace

Example

She added just a soupcon of spice to the dish.

彼女は料理にほんの少しスパイスを加えた。

C1 adjective /ˈvæljuːləs/

valueless

無価値

Meaning

having no worth, importance, or usefulness

Example

The old broken phone was considered valueless.

壊れた古い電話は無価値だと見なされました。

C1 noun /mɪsˈɡɪvɪŋz/

misgivings

疑念、不安

Meaning

feelings of doubt or concern about the outcome or propriety of something

Example

She had serious misgivings about signing the contract.

彼女は契約書にサインすることに対して深刻な疑念を抱いていた。

B2 verb /ˈfɜːrnɪʃ/

furnish

家具を設置する、提供する

Meaning

to provide or supply with furniture or equipment

Example

They furnished the new house with modern furniture.

彼らは新しい家に現代的な家具を備えました。

B2 noun /ˈzaɪləfoʊn/

Xylophone

木琴

Meaning

a percussion instrument consisting of wooden bars that are struck with mallets to produce musical tones

Example

The children enjoyed playing the colorful xylophone in music class.

音楽の授業で、子どもたちは色とりどりの木琴を演奏するのを楽しんだ。

C1 adjective /ˈɜːr.θən/

Earthen

土や粘土で作られた; 陶芸に関連する

Meaning

made of earth or clay; relating to pottery or ceramic materials

Example

The kitchen had beautiful earthen pots for storage.

キッチンには収納用の美しい土の鉢がありました。

C2 noun /ˈmoʊlər/

molar

臼歯

Meaning

A large tooth at the back of the mouth used for grinding food.

Example

The dentist had to extract his wisdom molar.

歯科医は彼の親知らずを抜かなければなりませんでした。

B2 verb /ˈfæs.ɪ.neɪt/

fascinate

魅了する

Meaning

to attract and hold the attention of someone; to charm or captivate

Example

The magician's performance fascinated the audience.

マジシャンのパフォーマンスは観客を魅了した。

C1 verb pleɪɡd

plagued

悩まされる

Meaning

Troubled or afflicted persistently by problems or difficulties.

Example

People are plagued by anxiety and depression.

人々は不安と抑うつに悩まされています。

C1 noun /ˈsɛntrɪˌfjuːdʒ/

centrifuge

遠心分離機

Meaning

A machine that spins substances at high speed to separate different components.

Example

The lab technician used a centrifuge to separate the blood cells from the plasma.

実験室の技術者は、血液細胞を血漿から分離するために遠心分離機を使用しました。

C2 noun /ˈfɔːltˌfaɪndər/

faultfinder

欠点探し人

Meaning

a person who habitually finds fault with others

Example

He is such a faultfinder that nothing anyone does is ever good enough.

彼は欠点探し人で、誰かが何かをしても決して十分ではありません。

C2 noun /ˌɪkθiˈɒlədʒi/

ichthyology

魚類学

Meaning

The branch of zoology that deals with fish.

Example

He pursued a degree in ichthyology at the university.

彼は大学で魚類学の学位を取得した。

C2 verb /ɪnˈkʌmbər/

encumber

負担をかける

Meaning

to burden or weigh down something, making it difficult to move or progress

Example

She was encumbered by the heavy luggage during her journey.

彼女は旅行中に重い荷物に負担を感じていました。

C1 adjective /ˈvɛnəˌreɪtɪd/

venerated

尊敬される

Meaning

respected and admired deeply

Example

The venerated professor was honored with an award.

その尊敬される教授は賞を授与されました。