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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 /ˈmiːnnəs/

Meanness

意地悪; ケチ
Meaning
The quality of being unkind, spiteful, or unfair; stinginess
Example
His meanness towards the poor children shocked everyone in the neighborhood.
貧しい子供たちに対する彼の意地悪は、近所の誰もが驚きました。
C1 noun /məˈtɜːrnəti/

Maternity

母性
Meaning
The state of being a mother; motherhood
Example
The hospital has an excellent maternity ward for new mothers.
その病院は新しい母親のための優れたマタニティ病棟を提供しています。
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 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 /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 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 noun /ˌmælnuːˈtrɪʃən/

Malnutrition

栄養失調; 不適切な栄養
Meaning
Lack of proper nutrition; poor nourishment
Example
Malnutrition among children is a serious public health concern.
子供たちの間で栄養失調は深刻な公衆衛生の問題です。
C1 noun /ˈmætɪneɪ/

matinee

午後の公演
Meaning
A performance, especially a play or movie, that takes place in the afternoon.
Example
We bought tickets for the Sunday afternoon matinee.
私たちは日曜日の午後の公演のチケットを買いました。
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 /məˈlaɪn/

Malign

有害な; 中傷的な
Meaning
evil in nature or effect; harmful; slanderous
Example
He spread malign rumors about his colleague.
彼は同僚について有害な噂を広めました。
C1 noun /ˈmɜːrdʒər/

merger

合併
Meaning
The combination of two or more companies into a single entity.
Example
The merger of the two firms created the largest bank in the region.
2社の合併により、地域で最大の銀行が設立されました。
C1 adjective /ˈmɜː(r)dərəs/

Murderous

殺人的; 殺意を持っている; 極端に暴力的; 血に飢えた
Meaning
having the intent to kill; extremely violent; bloodthirsty
Example
The murderous look in his eyes frightened everyone.
彼の目にあった殺人的な視線はみんなを恐怖させた。
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 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 /ˈmænɪkɪn/

mannequin

マネキン
Meaning
a life-sized model of a human figure used by shops to display clothes
Example
The mannequin in the shop window was dressed in a red gown.
ショップのウィンドウのマネキンは赤いドレスを着ていた。
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 noun /məˈdɜːrnəti/

modernity

現代性
Meaning
The quality or condition of being modern; up-to-date ideas, practices, or style.
Example
The city’s architecture reflects both tradition and modernity.
その都市の建築は、伝統と現代性の両方を反映しています。
C1 adjective /ˌmʌltɪˈfæsɪtɪd/

multifaceted

多面的
Meaning
Having many different aspects or features
Example
The multifaceted approach to the problem resulted in innovative solutions.
問題に対する多面的なアプローチは革新的な解決策を生み出しました。
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 /ˈmʌltɪtuːd/

multitude

多数
Meaning
A large number of people or things.
Example
A multitude of fans gathered at the stadium.
スタジアムに多数のファンが集まりました。
C1 noun /mɪˈtrɒp.ə.lɪs/

Metropolis

大都市
Meaning
A very large city, especially the main city of a country or region
Example
New York is a bustling metropolis with millions of residents.
ニューヨークは数百万の住民が住む賑やかな大都市です。
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 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 /ˌmɑːr.kɪ.təˈbɪl.ə.ti/

marketability

市場性
Meaning
The possibility of commercial success for a product or service
Example
The new product's marketability depends on consumer demand.
新しい商品の市場性は消費者の需要に依存しています。
C1 adjective /ˌmɪsəˈleɪniəs/

Miscellaneous

雑多な; 混合された; 多様な
Meaning
various; diverse; mixed; assorted
Example
The box contained miscellaneous items from different periods.
箱には異なる時期のさまざまなアイテムが含まれていました。
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 /mɪsˈɡɪv.ɪŋ/

Misgiving

疑念; 不安; 不確実
Meaning
A feeling of doubt or apprehension about the outcome or consequences of something
Example
She had serious misgivings about accepting the job offer.
彼女は仕事のオファーを受け入れることに対して重大な疑念を抱いていました。
C1 adjective ˈmer.ɪt beɪst

merit-based

実力主義
Meaning
Based on or determined by individual merit, ability, or achievement rather than other factors.
Example
Merit-based recruitment strengthens the workforce.
実力主義の採用は労働力を強化します。
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 verb /ˌmɪsɪnˈtɜːrprɪt/

misinterpret

誤解する
Meaning
to understand or explain something wrongly
Example
He misinterpreted her silence as agreement.
彼は彼女の沈黙を同意と誤解した。
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 /ˌmæn.ɪ.fɛsˈteɪ.ʃən/

manifestation

表現
Meaning
A visible form or expression of an idea, concept, or feeling; the action of displaying or showing.
Example
His generosity was a manifestation of his kind nature.
彼の寛大さは彼の親切な性格の表現でした。
C1 adjective /ˈmaɪndləs/

mindless

無意味な
Meaning
without thought or intelligence; done without consideration
Example
He was bored by the mindless tasks at work.
彼は仕事の中で無意味な作業に退屈していた。
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 /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 verb /ˈmɛzməˌraɪz/

mesmerize

魅了する
Meaning
To capture complete attention; to hypnotize or fascinate.
Example
The dancer's graceful movements mesmerized the audience.
ダンサーの優雅な動きは観客を魅了しました。
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 adjective, verb (past tense/participle of mire) /ˈmaɪərd/

mired

困難な状況に巻き込まれる
Meaning
Trapped or entangled in something, typically a difficult situation.
Example
The politician was mired in scandal.
その政治家はスキャンダルに巻き込まれていた。
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 verb /ˈmʌmbəl/

mumble

Meaning
To speak quietly and not clearly so that words are difficult to understand.
Example
He mumbled an apology before leaving.
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 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 noun /ˌmaʊntəˈnɪə/

mountaineer

登山者
Meaning
A person who climbs mountains as a sport or profession.
Example
The mountaineer reached the summit after a long climb.
登山者は長い登山の後、頂上に到達しました。
C1 noun ˈmɑːrdʒɪnəlaɪzd ˌɪndɪˈvɪdʒuəlz

marginalized individuals

疎外された個人
Meaning
People who are treated as insignificant or peripheral to society, often excluded from mainstream social, economic, or political activities.
Example
Marginalized individuals often face severe challenges.
疎外された個人はしばしば重大な課題に直面します。
C1 noun /ˈmædʒɪstreɪt/

magistrate

裁判官
Meaning
A civil officer who administers the law, often with limited judicial authority.
Example
The magistrate presided over the minor criminal case.
裁判官は軽犯罪の事件を審理しました。
C1 noun /ˈmɑːrtərdəm/

Martyrdom

殉教
Meaning
The suffering of death on account of adherence to a cause or principle
Example
His martyrdom inspired countless others to join the freedom movement.
彼の殉教は、無数の他の人々を自由運動に参加させるインスピレーションとなった。
C1 adjective /ˈmæn.əd/

mannered

不自然な / 気取った
Meaning
Having or showing a particular manner, especially an artificial or affected one.
Example
The actor’s performance was too mannered to feel natural.
俳優の演技はやりすぎて、自然には見えなかった。
C1 adjective /mjuːˈnɪsɪpəl/

municipal

市営の
Meaning
relating to a city or town or its local government
Example
The municipal authority is responsible for maintaining the park.
市営当局は公園の維持管理を担当しています。
C1 verb (past) /ˈmɛrɪtɪd/

merited

価値がある
Meaning
Deserved or earned something.
Example
Her dedication merited recognition from the community.
彼女の献身はコミュニティからの認識を得るに値しました。
C1 adjective məˈθɒd.ɪ.kəl

methodical

方法的な
Meaning
Done according to a systematic or established procedure; orderly and systematic.
Example
His methodical research produced reliable results.
彼の方法的な研究は信頼できる結果を生み出した。
C1 noun /ˌmiːdɪˈeɪʃən/

mediation

仲裁
Meaning
Intervention between parties to promote reconciliation, settlement, or compromise.
Example
The mediation helped resolve the conflict between the two teams.
その仲裁は二つのチーム間の対立を解決するのに役立ちました。
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 verb /ˈmʌtər/

mutter

呟く
Meaning
to speak in a low or barely audible voice, often in dissatisfaction or irritation
Example
He muttered something under his breath as he walked away.
彼は歩きながら何かを呟いた。
C1 verb /ˌmɪsˈriːd/

misread

誤って読む
Meaning
to read something incorrectly or interpret wrongly
Example
He misread the instructions and built the shelf incorrectly.
彼は指示を誤読して棚を間違って作った。
C1 adverb /ˌmæθəˈmætɪkli/

mathematically

数学的に
Meaning
in a way that relates to mathematics; using numbers, formulas, or logical calculation
Example
The problem can be solved mathematically rather than by guesswork.
その問題は推測ではなく数学的に解決できる。
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 /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 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.
C1 noun /ˈmjʊr.əl/

Mural

壁画
Meaning
a painting or artwork applied directly on a wall or ceiling
Example
The artist painted a beautiful mural on the school wall.
アーティストは学校の壁に美しいミューラルを描きました。
C1 verb /məˈnuː.vər/

manoeuver

Meaning
To move skillfully or carefully; to guide or manipulate into a desired position.
Example
The driver skillfully manoeuvered the car through the narrow street.
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 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 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 noun /moʊl/

Mole

モグラ
Meaning
a small burrowing mammal with tiny eyes and soft fur
Example
The mole dug tunnels under the garden.
モグラは庭の下にトンネルを掘った。
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。
C1 verb /ˈmedɪkeɪt/

medicate

薬を与える
Meaning
to treat with medicine; to give drugs to someone for medical purposes
Example
The doctor will medicate the patient to reduce inflammation.
医師は患者に炎症を減らすために薬を処方します。
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 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, 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/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 adjective /ˈmɪnəskjuːl/

minuscule

微細
Meaning
extremely small in size or importance
Example
She made only a minuscule contribution to the project.
彼女はプロジェクトにほんのわずかな貢献をしました。
C1 noun /ˈmæɡneɪt/

Magnate

大物; ビジネスや産業で裕福で影響力のある人物
Meaning
A wealthy and powerful businessperson or industrialist
Example
The oil magnate owned dozens of refineries across the country.
その石油マグネートは、国内に数十の精製所を所有していました。
C1 noun /ˈmæn.juˌskrɪpt/

manuscript

手稿
Meaning
a handwritten or typed document, especially a writer’s draft before publication
Example
The author submitted her manuscript to the publisher.
作家は彼女の手稿を出版社に提出しました。
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 /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 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 verb /mɔːl/

maul

傷つける
Meaning
To wound or injure someone by scratching or tearing; to handle roughly.
Example
The bear mauled the camper in the forest.
クマは森の中でキャンパーを傷つけました。
C1 adjective /məˈtɜːrnəl/

Maternal

母性的; 母親に関する
Meaning
relating to a mother; motherly
Example
She showed maternal care towards the orphan child.
彼女は孤児に対して母性的なケアを示しました。
C1 noun ˈmæŋɡroʊv ˈfɒrɪst

Mangrove Forest

マングローブの森
Meaning
A coastal forest ecosystem characterized by salt-tolerant trees and shrubs that grow in intertidal zones.
Example
Sundarbans is the world's largest mangrove forest.
スンダルバンズは世界最大のマングローブの森です。
C1 noun /məˈrɑːl/

Morale

士気; 精神
Meaning
the confidence, enthusiasm, and discipline of a person or group
Example
The team's morale improved after the victory.
チームの士気は勝利後に改善された。
C1 noun ˌmek.ə.naɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

mechanization

機械化
Meaning
The process of introducing machines or replacing manual labor with machines.
Example
Mechanization has revolutionized agriculture.
機械化は農業に革命をもたらした。
C1 noun /məˈnɒtəni/

monotony

単調さ
Meaning
Lack of variety and interest; tedious repetition and routine.
Example
Breaking the monotony of everyday life can improve mental health.
日常生活の単調さを打破することは、メンタルヘルスの改善に役立つことがあります。
C1 adverb /ˈmɪdweɪ/

Midway

中途; 真ん中で
Meaning
halfway; at or to the middle point
Example
The project is midway through completion.
プロジェクトは完了に向かってミッドウェイにあります。
C1 adjective /məˈlɛvələnt/

malevolent

悪意のある
Meaning
Having or showing a wish to do evil or harm to others.
Example
The malevolent glare in his eyes frightened the children.
彼の目に浮かぶ悪意のある視線は子供たちを怖がらせた。
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 adjective /ˌmiː.diˈoʊ.kər/

mediocre

平凡
Meaning
Of only average quality; not very good.
Example
The movie was entertaining but overall mediocre.
その映画は面白かったが、全体的に平凡だった。
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 /məˈmɛn.toʊ/

memento

記念品
Meaning
An object kept as a reminder of a person, place, or event.
Example
She kept the ticket as a memento of their first concert together.
彼女は最初のコンサートの記念品としてチケットを保存しました。
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 /miːk/

Meek

おとなしくて従順; 謙虚; 忍耐強い
Meaning
gentle and submissive; humble; patient
Example
Despite his power, he remained meek and humble.
力があっても、彼は謙虚で優しいままでした。
C1 adjective /ˌmiːtiˈɔːrɪk/

meteoric

流星に関連する; 非常に迅速で、しばしば一時的な。
Meaning
Relating to meteors; very rapid and often temporary.
Example
The singer’s meteoric rise to fame surprised everyone.
歌手の流星のような名声の上昇は皆を驚かせた。
C1 noun /ˌmjuːnɪsɪˈpæləti/

municipality

Meaning
a city or town that has its own local government
Example
The municipality is planning to build a new library.
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 adjective /ˈmʌðərli/

Motherly

母性的
Meaning
having qualities characteristic of a mother; caring and protective
Example
She showed motherly care and affection towards all the children.
彼女はすべての子供たちに母親のようなケアと愛情を示しました。
C1 noun /moʊˈtiːf/

motif

Meaning
A recurring theme, subject, or idea in a work of art or literature.
Example
The motif of love is central to the novel.
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 adjective /ˈmaɪzərli/

miserly

けちな
Meaning
Unwilling to spend money; stingy.
Example
She lived a miserly life, refusing to buy anything new.
彼女はけちな生活を送り、新しいものを買うことを拒んでいた。
C1 noun /ˈmɔː.tər ænd ˈpes.əl/

Mortar and Pestle

モルタルと乳鉢
Meaning
a bowl and grinding tool used to crush and grind spices, herbs, and other substances
Example
She ground the spices using a mortar and pestle.
彼女はモルタルと乳鉢を使って香辛料を挽いた。
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 /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 verb /ˈmʌd.əl/

muddle

混乱させる
Meaning
to mix things up in a confused way or to make a mess of something
Example
He muddled the papers and couldn’t find the report.
彼は書類を混乱させ、報告書を見つけられなかった。
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。
C1 adjective /ˈmærɪtəl/

marital

結婚に関する
Meaning
Relating to marriage or the relationship between husband and wife.
Example
They sought counseling to resolve their marital issues.
彼らは結婚問題を解決するためにカウンセリングを受けました。
C1 adjective, noun /ˈmɑːrʃən/

martian

火星人
Meaning
Related to the planet Mars; or an imaginary being from Mars.
Example
The movie showed a Martian visiting Earth.
映画は火星人が地球を訪れるシーンを見せた。
C1 noun /ˈmaɪkrəʊˌklaɪmæt/

microclimate

ミクロクライメート
Meaning
The climate of a small, specific area that may differ from the general climate of the surrounding region, often influenced by local factors like terrain, vegetation, or buildings.
Example
A microclimate can have a significant impact on plant growth.
マイクロクライメートは植物の成長に重要な影響を与える可能性があります。
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 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 noun /ˈmenəs/

Menace

脅威
Meaning
A person or thing that is likely to cause harm; a threat
Example
The reckless driver was a menace to everyone on the road.
その無謀な運転手は道路のすべての人々にとって脅威だった。
C1 noun mælˈnʌr.ɪʃ.mənt

malnourishment

栄養失調
Meaning
Lack of proper nutrition, caused by not having enough to eat, not eating enough of the right things, or being unable to use the food that one does eat.
Example
Children in poverty-stricken areas suffer from malnourishment.
貧困地域の子供たちは栄養失調に苦しんでいます。
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 /ˈmɒnəˌlɒɡ/

monologue

モノローグ
Meaning
A long speech by one person, often in a play or performance.
Example
The actor delivered a powerful monologue on stage.
俳優はステージで力強いモノローグを披露しました。
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 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 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 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 adjective /ˌmaɪ.krəˈskɑː.pɪk/

microscopic

顕微鏡的
Meaning
Extremely small and only visible with a microscope.
Example
The sample contained microscopic particles.
サンプルには顕微鏡的な粒子が含まれていました。
C1 adjective /maɪˈɑːpɪk/

myopic

近視的な、視野が狭い
Meaning
lacking foresight or long-term perspective; also refers to nearsightedness
Example
The company’s myopic strategy led to long-term losses.
その会社の近視的な戦略は、長期的な損失を招いた。
C1 noun /ˈmɛrɪɡoʊld/

Marigold

マリーゴールド
Meaning
a bright orange or yellow flower of the daisy family, often used in gardens and ceremonies
Example
The vibrant marigold flowers added a splash of color to the festival decorations.
鮮やかなマリーゴールドの花は、祭りの装飾に色を添えた。
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 /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。