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C1 noun /ˈmedoʊ/

Meadow

草地
Meaning
A piece of grassland, especially one used for hay
Example
The cows grazed peacefully in the green meadow.
牛は緑の草地で平和に草を食べていた。
B2 adjective /ˈhændi/

handy

使いやすい
Meaning
convenient to use or easily accessible; skillful with the hands
Example
This pocket knife is very handy when you go camping.
このポケットナイフはキャンプの時に非常に便利です。
B2 verb /feɪnt/

faint

気絶する
Meaning
to lose consciousness for a short time because of a temporary lack of oxygen to the brain
Example
He felt dizzy and fainted in the heat.
彼はめまいを感じ、暑さで気を失った。
B1 noun/verb /ˈprɛʃər/

pressure

プレッシャー
Meaning
the force applied to something or the feeling of stress or tension
Example
The pressure of the situation made him nervous.
その状況のプレッシャーは彼を緊張させました。
C1 verb /ɪmˈpɪndʒ/

impinge

影響を与える
Meaning
to have an effect or impact on something; to encroach or infringe
Example
The noise from the construction site impinges on our daily activities.
建設現場の音は私たちの日常的な活動に影響を与えます。
B2 adjective /kənˈsek.jə.tɪv/

Consecutive

連続的な
Meaning
following each other in uninterrupted succession; sequential
Example
She won three consecutive matches in the tournament.
彼女はトーナメントで3回連続して試合に勝ちました。
C2 adjective /ˈkæp.ʃəs/

Captious

細かいことにこだわる; 批判的
Meaning
tending to find fault or raise petty objections; fault-finding; critical
Example
His captious remarks about every small detail made the meeting very unpleasant.
彼の細かいことにこだわるコメントは、会議をとても不快なものにしました。
C2 noun /ˌpriːdɪˈlɛkʃən/

predilection

嗜好
Meaning
A strong liking or preference for something.
Example
She has a predilection for classical music.
彼女はクラシック音楽に対する好みがあります。
C2 noun /ˈbiːtənd raɪs/

Beatened rice

ビート米
Meaning
flattened rice; rice that has been parboiled, dried, and beaten into flat flakes
Example
Beaten rice is commonly eaten with milk and sugar for breakfast.
ビート米は通常、朝食で牛乳と砂糖と一緒に食べられます。
B2 noun /ˈdeb.riː/

debris

破片
Meaning
Scattered pieces of waste or remains.
Example
Debris in the eyes causes irritation.
目に破片が入ると、刺激を引き起こします。
A2 verb /ˈɡæðər/

gather

集まる
Meaning
to come together or collect in one place; to assemble
Example
People gather in the park for the festival.
人々は公園で祭りのために集まります。
C1 verb /riːˈkæptʃər/

recapture

再び奪回する
Meaning
To take back or regain possession of something.
Example
The army managed to recapture the lost territory.
軍隊は失われた領土を再び奪回することに成功しました。
C2 noun/verb /ɡraʊs/

grouse

不平を言う / 鳥の一種
Meaning
A type of bird; or to complain or grumble persistently.
Example
He always grouses about the long hours at work.
彼はいつも長時間働くことに不平を言います。
C1 adjective dɪsˈfʌŋkʃənl

dysfunctional

機能不全の
Meaning
Not operating normally or properly.
Example
The dysfunctional system led to numerous delays and errors.
機能不全のシステムは多くの遅延とエラーを引き起こしました。
B1 noun /ˈpɑː.vər.t̬i/

Poverty

貧困; 基本的なニーズの不足
Meaning
the state of being extremely poor; lack of basic necessities
Example
Many organizations work to reduce poverty around the world.
多くの団体が世界中で貧困を減らすために働いています。
B2 verb /ˈsprɪŋkəl/

sprinkle

Meaning
to scatter small drops or particles of a substance over a surface
Example
She sprinkled sugar on top of the cake.
C2 adjective /ˌpəʊstˈprændɪəl/

postprandial

食後
Meaning
Occurring after a meal.
Example
He went for a postprandial walk after dinner.
彼は夕食後にポストプランディアルウォークに出かけた。
A2 noun /ˈpʊd.ɪŋ/

Pudding

プリン
Meaning
a sweet dessert typically made by boiling or steaming
Example
My grandmother makes delicious chocolate pudding for dessert.
祖母はデザートとして美味しいチョコレートプリンを作ります。
A1 determiner/pronoun /ˈɛni/

any

いずれかの
Meaning
one, some, or all, without specifying which
Example
Do you have any questions?
何か質問はありますか？
B1 noun /bloʊ/

Blow

打撃; 手、武器、または硬い物体での強力な一撃
Meaning
a powerful stroke with a hand, weapon, or hard object
Example
The boxer delivered a devastating blow to his opponent.
ボクサーは対戦相手に壊滅的な一撃を与えました。
C2 verb /ˈfjuːmɪˌɡeɪt/

fumigate

燻蒸する
Meaning
to disinfect or purify an area by using chemical fumes
Example
They fumigated the warehouse to kill the insects.
彼らは昆虫を殺すために倉庫を燻蒸しました。
B2 adjective əˈstaʊn.dɪŋ

astounding

驚くべき、衝撃的な、すばらしい
Meaning
Surprisingly impressive or notable; causing shock or surprise.
Example
The magician's astounding tricks left the audience speechless.
魔法使いの驚くべきトリックは観客を言葉を失わせました。
A2 noun /ɪŋk/

Ink

インク
Meaning
a colored fluid used for writing, drawing, or printing; a dark liquid ejected by cuttlefish
Example
The old fountain pen leaked ink all over his white shirt during the meeting.
古い万年筆は会議中に白いシャツにインクをこぼしました。
C2 verb /oʊˈpaɪn/

opine

意見を述べる
Meaning
to express an opinion or belief
Example
The professor opined that the policy would fail.
教授はその政策が失敗するだろうと述べました。
C1 noun /ˈkʌntrɪmən/

countryman

同国人
Meaning
a person from one's own country or rural area
Example
He was proud to meet a fellow countryman at the international conference.
彼は国際会議で同国人に会えて誇りに思った。
C1 noun /bɪˈriːvmənt/

bereavement

Meaning
The state of having lost a loved one through death.
Example
She received many letters of sympathy during her time of bereavement.
B1 verb /ter/

tear

裂ける
Meaning
to pull apart or damage by force; to rip
Example
Be careful not to tear the paper.
紙を破らないように気をつけてください。
B1 adjective /ˈfəʊkəst/

focused

集中
Meaning
Directing a great deal of attention or effort toward a particular activity, situation, or person.
Example
Staying focused during work hours enhances productivity.
勤務時間中に集中することで生産性が向上します。
B2 verb /ˈtrænsplænt/

transplant

移植する
Meaning
to move something, especially a plant or organ, from one place to another
Example
The doctors transplanted a kidney into the patient.
医師たちは患者に腎臓を移植しました。
C2 adjective ˈkoʊ.dʒənt

cogent

説得力のある
Meaning
Clear, logical, and convincing.
Example
His cogent argument convinced the jury.
彼の説得力のある議論は陪審員を納得させた。
C2 noun /ˈfʊl.krəm/

fulcrum

支点
Meaning
The point or support on which a lever pivots; a central or essential point of activity or support.
Example
The teacher became the fulcrum of change in the school.
教師は学校の変革の支点となった。
C1 adjective /bɪˈnaɪn/

benign

Meaning
Gentle, kind, or not harmful (especially of a disease or tumor).
Example
The doctor assured her that the tumor was benign.
C1 noun /ˈhaɪndsaɪt/

hindsight

後知恵
Meaning
Understanding of a situation only after it has happened.
Example
With the benefit of hindsight, we realized the decision was a mistake.
後知恵で、私たちはその決断が間違いだったことに気づきました。
C1 noun /meɪl treɪn/

Mail train

郵便列車
Meaning
a train that carries mail and postal packages
Example
The mail train departs every evening to deliver letters across the country.
メール列車は毎晩、国内中に手紙を届けるために出発します。
C2 noun /ˈʌŋkʃən/

unction

聖別
Meaning
The act of anointing as part of a religious or ceremonial ritual; excessive or insincere flattery.
Example
The priest performed the holy unction with solemnity.
司祭は厳粛に聖別の儀式を行った。
C1 adjective /ˈvɑːlətl/

volatile

変動しやすい
Meaning
likely to change rapidly and unpredictably, especially for the worse
Example
The stock market is extremely volatile these days.
株式市場は最近非常に変動しやすいです。
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。
B2 verb /prɪˈskrʌɪb/

prescribe

処方する
Meaning
to recommend or authorize the use of something, especially medicine
Example
The doctor prescribed medication for my cold.
医者は私の風邪のために薬を処方しました。
B2 adverb /ˈred.ɪ.li/

Readily

快く; 簡単に; ためらわずに
Meaning
willingly; easily; without hesitation
Example
She readily agreed to help with the project.
彼女は喜んでプロジェクトを手伝うことに同意した。
C1 noun daɪˈkɒtəmi

dichotomy

二項対立
Meaning
A division or contrast between two things that are or are represented as being opposed or entirely different.
Example
The dichotomy between tradition and modernity is often debated.
伝統と現代の二分法はよく議論されます。
A2 noun /ɪkˈspɪə.ri.əns/

Experience

経験
Meaning
practical contact with and observation of facts or events; knowledge gained through involvement
Example
Her years of teaching experience made her an excellent mentor for new teachers.
彼女の何年もの教職経験は、新しい教師たちにとって優れたメンターとなりました。
B2 verb /dɪˈskrɪmɪˌneɪt/

discriminate

Meaning
To treat someone unfairly based on race, gender, or other differences; or to recognize a distinction.
Example
The law prohibits employers from discriminating against women.
B2 noun /əˈsaɪləm/

asylum

亡命
Meaning
Protection or shelter, especially given to refugees or the mentally ill.
Example
The refugees sought asylum in the neighboring country.
難民は隣国で亡命を求めた。
C2 noun /kəˈdʌm.bə/

Kadamba

カダンバの木
Meaning
A tropical tree with round, fragrant orange flowers, sacred in Hindu culture and associated with Lord Krishna
Example
The kadamba tree is mentioned frequently in ancient Indian poetry.
カダンバの木は古代インドの詩で頻繁に言及される。
C1 adjective /dɪˈspɪkəbl/

despicable

卑劣な
Meaning
Deserving hatred and contempt; vile or shameful.
Example
His despicable actions shocked the entire community.
彼の卑劣な行動はコミュニティ全体を驚かせました。
C1 noun /daɪˈsɛkʃən/

dissection

解剖
Meaning
the act of cutting apart or analyzing something in detail, especially a body or structure
Example
The dissection of the specimen revealed important details about its structure.
標本の解剖はその構造に関する重要な詳細を明らかにした。
A1 noun /ˈtiːˈviː/

tv

テレビ
Meaning
a device used to receive television broadcasts
Example
I watch my favorite shows on TV every evening.
毎晩、テレビでお気に入りの番組を見ています。
B2 adjective /ˈkɑːmjənl/

communal

共同の
Meaning
Shared by all members of a community; for common use.
Example
The villagers worked together in the communal garden.
村人たちは共同の庭で一緒に働いた。
C1 noun /ˈnɪkəl/

nickel

ニッケル
Meaning
a small coin, typically worth five cents in the United States
Example
He found a nickel on the ground.
彼は地面でニッケルを見つけた。
C2 noun ˈɛn.ɡræm

Engram

記憶の保存と検索のための脳内の物理的なサイン
Meaning
Physical signs or patterns in the brain for memory storage and retrieval
Example
Scientists study engrams to understand how memories are stored.
科学者たちはエングラムを研究して、記憶がどのように保存されるかを理解しようとしています。
C1 verb /əˈfɪʃieɪt/

officiate

執り行う
Meaning
To perform official duties, especially in a ceremony or as a referee.
Example
The priest will officiate the wedding ceremony.
司祭が結婚式を司る。
C2 noun ˈvaɪ.və ˈvəʊs

viva voce

口頭試験
Meaning
An oral examination, typically for an academic qualification.
Example
Viva Voce tests communication skills.
Viva Voce テストはコミュニケーションスキルを評価します。
B1 noun /ˈkæt.ər.pɪl.ər/

Caterpillar

毛虫
Meaning
the larva of a butterfly or moth that feeds on plants
Example
The caterpillar ate all the leaves on the plant.
毛虫は植物の葉をすべて食べました。
B2 noun /slæŋ/

Slang

スラング; 不正な言葉
Meaning
very informal language that is usually spoken rather than written
Example
The teenagers used slang that their parents couldn't understand.
ティーンエイジャーは親が理解できないスラングを使いました。
A2 noun /ˈnoʊ.tɪs/

Notice

通知
Meaning
attention to something; a written or printed announcement
Example
The notice on the board announced the school closure.
掲示板の通知が学校の閉鎖を発表しました。
A2 noun tuːlz

Tools

道具
Meaning
A device or implement used to carry out a particular function.
Example
You can use online tools like FamilySearch to create a family tree.
オンラインツールを使用して、FamilySearchのような家系図を作成できます。
C2 noun /ˈækmi/

acme

頂点
Meaning
the highest point of achievement or excellence
Example
Winning the award was the acme of his career.
賞を獲得することが彼のキャリアの頂点でした。
C2 adjective /ˈdʒɜːrmɪnəl/

germinal

発芽の
Meaning
Relating to the earliest stage of development.
Example
The idea was still in its germinal stage.
そのアイデアはまだその発芽段階にありました。
B1 adjective /ˈtɛmpərɛri/

temporary

一時的な
Meaning
Lasting for only a limited period of time; not permanent.
Example
She found a temporary job during the summer break.
彼女は夏休み中に一時的な仕事を見つけました。
C1 noun /ˌvɜːrtʃuˈoʊsoʊ/

virtuoso

名人
Meaning
A person highly skilled in music, art, or another artistic pursuit.
Example
The pianist is a true virtuoso, captivating audiences worldwide.
そのピアニストは真の名人であり、世界中の観客を魅了しています。
C2 adjective /dʒʊˈrɪdɪkəl/

juridical

司法的
Meaning
Relating to judicial proceedings or the administration of law.
Example
The case raised important juridical questions.
その事件は重要な司法的問題を提起しました。
C2 adjective /ˌæp.rɪˈhen.sə.bəl/

Apprehensible

理解可能な
Meaning
able to be understood or grasped; comprehensible
Example
The complex theory became apprehensible after the professor's explanation.
その複雑な理論は教授の説明後に理解可能になった。
B1 noun /baɪˈɒlədʒi/

biology

生物学
Meaning
The scientific study of living organisms.
Example
Biology explains how plants and animals function.
生物学は植物や動物がどのように機能するかを説明します。
B2 noun /ˌɛdɪˈtɔːriəl/

editorial

社説
Meaning
A newspaper article expressing the opinion of the editor or publisher.
Example
The newspaper published an editorial criticizing government policy.
新聞は政府の政策を批判する社説を発表しました。
B1 adjective /ˈɔːɡənaɪzd/

organized

組織的な
Meaning
Arranged in a systematic way, especially on a large scale.
Example
An organized approach to work increases productivity and reduces stress.
仕事に対する組織的なアプローチは、生産性を高め、ストレスを減らします。
B2 noun /ˈprɛzɪdənsi/

presidency

大統領職
Meaning
the office or position of being a president
Example
He was elected to the presidency in 2020.
彼は2020年に大統領職に選ばれました。
B2 adjective /ˈslɒp.i/

Sloppy

だらしない; 汚い; 注意を払わずに行われた
Meaning
careless; messy; done without care or attention to detail
Example
His sloppy handwriting was difficult to read.
彼の乱雑な手書きは読みにくかった。
A1 number /ˈfɔːrti/

forty

幸せ
Meaning
the number 40; ten times four
Example
She celebrated her forty years of life with a big party.
彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、幸せを隠せなかった。
B2 adjective /ˌfɪl.əˈsɒf.ɪ.kəl/

philosophical

哲学的
Meaning
relating to the study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence
Example
She maintained a calm and philosophical attitude during the crisis.
危機の間、彼女は冷静で哲学的な態度を保ちました。
B1 adjective /ˈbrɪliənt/

brilliant

素晴らしい
Meaning
Exceptionally clever, talented, or impressive; very bright or radiant.
Example
She gave a brilliant performance on stage.
彼女はステージで素晴らしいパフォーマンスをしました。
B2 adjective /ʌnˈskɪld/

Unskilled

未熟な; 技術のない労働者
Meaning
lacking technical training or ability; not requiring special skills
Example
Many unskilled workers are looking for training opportunities.
多くの未熟な労働者がトレーニングの機会を探しています。
A2 noun /peɪn/

Pain

痛み; 体の苦しみや感情的な苦痛
Meaning
physical suffering or discomfort; mental or emotional distress
Example
The patient felt severe pain in his back.
患者は背中にひどい痛みを感じました。
B2 verb /vaʊ/

vow

誓う
Meaning
to make a serious promise; to pledge solemnly
Example
They vowed to love each other forever.
彼らは永遠に愛し合うことを誓いました。
B1 adjective /ˈvɛəriəs/

Various

さまざまな; 多様な種類の
Meaning
several different; many different types of
Example
She has lived in various countries around the world.
彼女は世界中の様々な国で生活していました。
C2 verb /ˈproʊtjuːbəreɪt/

protuberate

膨らむ
Meaning
To swell out or bulge.
Example
The roots began to protuberate from the ground.
根は地面から膨らみ始めました。
C1 adjective /ˌɪnədˈvɜːrtənt/

inadvertent

意図しない, 不注意な
Meaning
Not resulting from or achieved through deliberate planning; unintentional.
Example
Her inadvertent mistake caused a delay in the project.
彼女の不注意なミスがプロジェクトの遅延を引き起こしました。
C1 adjective əsˈtjuːt

astute

鋭いまたは抜け目のない
Meaning
Having or showing an ability to accurately assess situations or people and turn this to one's advantage.
Example
His astute observations helped solve the complex problem.
彼の鋭い観察が複雑な問題を解決するのに役立った。
B2 verb /pərˈsiːv/

perceive

感知する
Meaning
to become aware of or understand something through the senses
Example
I perceive a change in his attitude.
私は彼の態度の変化を感じ取ります。
A2 verb /heɪt/

hate

憎む
Meaning
to feel intense dislike or aversion for someone or something
Example
I hate waiting in long lines.
私は長い行列で待つのが嫌いです。
C2 verb /əˈlɪtəreɪt/

alliterate

頭韻を踏む
Meaning
to repeat the same consonant sound at the beginning of words in a phrase or sentence
Example
The poet often alliterates words to create rhythm.
詩人はしばしばリズムを作り出すために言葉をアリテレートします。
C1 noun /ˈpæŋkriəs/

pancreas

膵臓
Meaning
A gland in the abdomen that produces insulin and digestive enzymes.
Example
The pancreas plays a vital role in digestion and blood sugar regulation.
膵臓は消化と血糖の調節に重要な役割を果たしています。
A1 noun /reɪn/

Rain

雨
Meaning
water that falls from clouds in small drops
Example
The heavy rain forced us to stay indoors.
強い雨が私たちを屋内に閉じ込めました。
C1 adjective /ˈmel.əʊ/

Mellow

柔らかくて心地よい; 落ち着いていて優しい
Meaning
soft and pleasant; relaxed and gentle
Example
The mellow evening light created a peaceful atmosphere.
穏やかな夕方の光が平和な雰囲気を作り出しました。
C2 adjective /ˈmjuːtɪnəs/

mutinous

反乱者
Meaning
refusing to obey authority; rebellious
Example
The soldiers grew mutinous after months without pay.
兵士たちは数ヶ月間給料がなくて反乱者になった。
B1 noun /əˈfer/

Affair

事柄; 出来事;
Meaning
an event or situation; a matter that someone deals with
Example
The wedding was a grand affair with hundreds of guests.
結婚式は何百人ものゲストを招待した壮大な出来事でした。
C1 adjective ʌnˈskruːpjʊləs

unscrupulous

不道徳な
Meaning
Having or showing no moral principles; not honest or fair.
Example
Unscrupulous peers can lead adolescents to delinquency.
不道徳な仲間は、若者を犯罪に導くことがあります。
B2 verb /ˈskræmbəl/

scramble

Meaning
to move or climb quickly using hands and feet; to mix or arrange in a hurried way
Example
The kids scrambled up the hill to catch the kite.
C2 adjective /ˌɪlˈneɪ.tʃəd/

ill-natured

性格が悪い
Meaning
Having a bad or unpleasant character; unkind or malicious.
Example
He made an ill-natured remark about his colleague.
彼は同僚について悪意のある発言をしました。
B2 noun /ˈten.dən.si/

Tendency

傾向
Meaning
an inclination toward a particular characteristic or type of behavior
Example
She has a tendency to arrive late for meetings.
彼女は会議に遅れて到着する傾向があります。
B2 adjective /ɪˈmens/

Immense

巨大な; 膨大な; 非常に大きい
Meaning
extremely large or great; huge
Example
The immense mountain range stretched across the horizon.
その巨大な山脈は地平線を越えて広がっていました。
C1 adverb /iːsˈθetɪkli/

aesthetically

美的に
Meaning
in a way that is concerned with beauty or visual appeal
Example
The building is aesthetically pleasing despite its simple design.
その建物はシンプルなデザインにもかかわらず美的に魅力的です。
C1 noun /ˈænvɪl/

anvil

鉄製の金床
Meaning
A heavy iron block used by blacksmiths for hammering and shaping metal.
Example
The blacksmith placed the hot iron on the anvil.
鍛冶屋は熱い鉄をアンヴィルに置きました。
C2 adjective /ɪˈnɪmɪkəl/

inimical

敵対的 / 不利な
Meaning
tending to obstruct or harm; unfriendly or hostile
Example
The policy was inimical to the country's economic growth.
その政策は国の経済成長に不利だった。
B1 noun /ˈkæbɪn/

cabin

キャビン
Meaning
a small shelter or house, often made of wood in a remote area
Example
They spent the weekend in a cozy cabin in the mountains.
彼らは山中の快適なキャビンで週末を過ごしました。
C2 adjective /pərˈsuːənt/

pursuant

に従って
Meaning
in accordance with or following something, especially a law or rule
Example
The decision was made pursuant to the regulations.
その決定は規則に従って行われました。
B1 noun /ˈpeɪvmənt/

pavement

歩道
Meaning
a hard paved surface such as a road or sidewalk; the act or result of paving
Example
She walked along the pavement to reach the bus stop.
彼女はバス停まで歩道を歩いた。
B2 noun /kaʊtʃ/

Couch

カウチ
Meaning
a long upholstered seat for more than one person, typically with a back and arms
Example
The family gathered on the couch to watch a movie.
家族はソファに集まり、映画を見ました。
C1 noun /ˌɛkstrəˈdɪʃən/

extradition

引渡し
Meaning
the official process of sending someone accused of a crime to another country or state
Example
The extradition of the suspect was delayed due to legal issues.
容疑者の引渡しは法的問題のため遅れました。
C2 verb /ʌnˈɑːrm/

unarm

武装解除する
Meaning
to remove weapons from someone or to deprive of means of attack or defense
Example
The soldiers were ordered to unarm the prisoners.
兵士たちは囚人の武装を解除するよう命じられた。
C1 noun /kæpˈtɪv.ɪ.ti/

Captivity

監禁
Meaning
the condition of being imprisoned or confined
Example
After years of captivity, the prisoner was finally released.
長年の監禁の後、囚人は最終的に解放されました。
C1 noun/verb /ˈhɛmərɪdʒ/

hemorrhage

出血
Meaning
A significant loss of blood from a ruptured blood vessel, or to lose blood heavily.
Example
The patient suffered a severe brain hemorrhage.
患者は重度の脳出血に苦しんでいます。
B2 noun ɪnˈsɛntɪvz

incentives

インセンティブ
Meaning
Things that motivate or encourage one to do something.
Example
Tax incentives are used to encourage investment in renewable energy.
税制上のインセンティブは再生可能エネルギーへの投資を促進するために使用されます。
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 /ˈæftərˌθɔːt/

afterthought

Meaning
Something added or considered later than originally planned.
Example
The gift seemed like an afterthought rather than a genuine gesture.
C2 adjective /ˌʌnpriːpəˈzɛsɪŋ/

unprepossessing

魅力的でない
Meaning
not attractive or appealing in appearance
Example
Despite his unprepossessing looks, he was very kind and intelligent.
彼は魅力的でない外見にもかかわらず、非常に親切で賢かった。
B2 adjective /ˈtruːθ.fəl/

Truthful

誠実な
Meaning
telling or expressing the truth; honest and sincere
Example
She was always truthful in her answers during the interview.
彼女は面接中、常に正直だった。
B2 noun /ˌiː.kəˈnɒm.ɪk ˈsɪs.təm/

economic system

経済システム
Meaning
The organized framework for production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services in society.
Example
Capitalism, socialism, and mixed economies are types of economic systems.
資本主義、社会主義、混合経済は経済システムのタイプです。
C1 noun /ˈlɛdʒɪsleɪtər/

legislator

立法者
Meaning
a person who makes laws, especially a member of a legislative body
Example
The legislator introduced a bill to improve healthcare.
立法者は医療サービス改善のために法案を提出しました。
C2 noun ˌhiː.məˈfɪl.i.ə

hemophilia

血友病
Meaning
A medical condition in which the ability of the blood to clot is severely reduced, causing the sufferer to bleed severely from even a slight injury.
Example
Hemophilia treatment benefits from genetic editing.
血友病の治療は遺伝子編集から利益を得る。
B2 adverb /ʌnˈplɛzəntli/

unpleasantly

不快に
Meaning
in a way that causes discomfort, annoyance, or displeasure; in an unfriendly or disagreeable manner
Example
The room was unpleasantly hot during the afternoon.
午後、その部屋は不快に暑かった。
B2 noun /pledʒ/

Pledge

誓約; 約束; 保証;
Meaning
a solemn promise or undertaking; something given as security for a loan; a commitment or guarantee
Example
He made a pledge to donate money to charity.
彼はチャリティーにお金を寄付する誓約をした。
B2 verb /ˌɪntərˈviːn/

intervene

介入する
Meaning
To come between people, groups, or events, often to prevent conflict or improve a situation.
Example
The teacher had to intervene to stop the fight between the students.
教師は生徒たちの間で喧嘩を止めるために介入しなければならなかった。
B2 noun /brum/

Broom

ほうき
Meaning
a long-handled brush of bristles or twigs, used for sweeping
Example
She used an old broom to sweep the fallen leaves from the porch.
彼女は古いほうきを使って、ポーチから落ちた葉を掃きました。
B2 adjective /ʌnˈrɪəl/

unreal

非現実的な
Meaning
not real or not based on reality; exaggerated or imaginary
Example
The experience felt unreal after the sudden news.
突然の知らせの後、その体験は非現実的に感じられた。
C2 noun /dɪˈpoʊnənt/

deponent

証人
Meaning
A person who gives testimony under oath, especially in a written deposition.
Example
The deponent confirmed the accuracy of the statement during the trial.
証人は裁判中に証言の正確性を確認しました。
B1 noun /ˈniː.dəl/

Needle

針
Meaning
a thin, pointed metal instrument used for sewing
Example
She threaded the needle to sew the button.
彼女はボタンを縫うために針に糸を通しました。
B1 noun /ˈklɪn.ɪk/

clinic

クリニック
Meaning
A place where people receive medical treatment without staying overnight.
Example
She went to the clinic for a health check-up.
彼女は健康診断のためにクリニックに行った。
B2 verb /ˈkʌltɪveɪt/

cultivate

栽培する
Meaning
to grow crops or plants; to develop or improve something
Example
Farmers cultivate rice in the paddy fields.
農家は田んぼでお米を育てています。
B2 noun /ˈsæksəfoʊn/

Saxophone

サクソフォン
Meaning
a wind musical instrument with a curved metal body and a single reed mouthpiece
Example
The jazz musician played a beautiful solo on his saxophone.
ジャズのミュージシャンは自分のサクソフォンで美しいソロを演奏しました。
B2 noun /ˈɒp.tɪ.mɪ.zəm/

optimism

楽観主義
Meaning
Hopefulness and confidence about the future or the successful outcome of something.
Example
Her optimism helped her overcome difficult times.
彼女の楽観主義は、困難な時期を乗り越える助けとなりました。
C2 adjective /ˌhaɪ ˈfloʊn/

high-flown

高飛車な
Meaning
Using fancy or pretentious language; lofty in style but often overblown.
Example
The politician gave a high-flown speech full of promises.
その政治家は約束でいっぱいの高飛車なスピーチをした。