C1 adjective /ˈmeʒ.ər.ə.bəl/

Measurable

測定可能な; 定量的な

Meaning

able to be measured; quantifiable

Example

The project's success was measurable by increased sales.

プロジェクトの成功は売上の増加で測定可能でした。

C2 adjective /pəˈnjʊəriəs/

penurious

極度に貧しい

Meaning

extremely poor; poverty-stricken; miserly

Example

The penurious family struggled to buy food.

その極度に貧しい家族は食べ物を買うのに苦しんでいました。

C1 verb /weɪn/

wane

減少する

Meaning

To decrease gradually in power, intensity, or size.

Example

The moon wanes after the full moon night.

月は満月の夜の後に減少する。

B2 noun /ˌnɔːrθˈiːst/

northeast

北東

Meaning

the direction between north and east; a region or area located in that direction.

Example

The storm is moving toward the northeast.

嵐は北東に向かって進んでいます。

B2 noun /træŋˈkwɪl.ɪ.ti/

tranquillity

静けさ

Meaning

the state of being calm, peaceful, and free from disturbance

Example

She enjoyed the tranquillity of the countryside after years in the city.

彼女は都市で何年も過ごした後、田舎の静けさを楽しんでいました。

B2 noun /ˈraɪvəl/

Rival

ライバル; 競争相手;

Meaning

a person or thing competing with another for the same objective or for superiority in the same field

Example

The two companies have been business rivals for decades.

二つの企業は何十年もの間、商業上のライバルです。

C2 noun /ɪˈmɒljʊmənt/

emolument

給料

Meaning

payment for work or services; salary or fees

Example

The professor received his annual emolument from the university.

教授は大学から年俸を受け取った。

B2 adverb /ˈsmuːð.li/

Smoothly

スムーズに; 問題なく

Meaning

without problems or difficulties; in an even and regular way

Example

The car runs smoothly on the new highway.

車は新しい高速道路でスムーズに走る。

C2 adjective /ˌæk.si.əˈmæt.ɪk/

axiomatic

自明の，証明の必要のない明らかな真実

Meaning

Self-evident, obviously true without need for proof

Example

It is axiomatic that hard work leads to success.

一生懸命働くことは自明であり、成功につながります。

C2 noun /ˌɪnkænˈdɛsəns/

incandescence

白熱光

Meaning

the emission of light from a hot object; brilliance

Example

The incandescence of the candle filled the dark room.

ろうそくの白熱光が暗い部屋を満たしました。

B2 noun /ˈkɪdni/

Kidney

腎臓

Meaning

either of a pair of organs that filter waste products from the blood and produce urine

Example

Drinking plenty of water helps keep your kidneys healthy.

十分な水分を摂取することで、腎臓の健康を保つことができます。

B2 noun /kənˈsʌmp.ʃən/

Consumption

消費

Meaning

The using up of a resource or the amount of a product consumed by consumers.

Example

High energy consumption leads to increased electricity bills.

高いエネルギー消費は電気料金の増加を引き起こします。

C1 noun /ˈkʌn.stə.bəl/

constable

巡査

Meaning

a police officer of the lowest rank

Example

The constable directed traffic at the busy intersection.

巡査は混雑した交差点で交通を指導しました。

C2 noun /ˈbɛvi/

bevy

群れ, グループ

Meaning

A large group of people or things of a particular kind.

Example

A bevy of swans floated on the lake.

一群の白鳥が湖を泳いでいた。

C2 verb /ˈjuːləˌdʒaɪz/

eulogize

讃える

Meaning

To praise highly in speech or writing, especially in honor of someone who has died.

Example

They gathered to eulogize their beloved teacher.

彼らは愛する先生を称賛するために集まりました。

C2 adjective hjʊˈrɪs.tɪk

heuristic

発見的

Meaning

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

Example

Teachers use heuristic techniques to encourage self-learning.

教師は自学を促すために発見的な技法を使用します。

B2 adjective /ˈklɪn.ɪ.kəl/

clinical

臨床的

Meaning

Related to the observation and treatment of patients rather than theoretical study.

Example

The doctor conducted a clinical examination.

医師は臨床検査を行った。

C2 noun /ˈɡɜːrdər/

girder

ガーダー（鋼鉄の梁）

Meaning

a large, strong beam used to support buildings or bridges

Example

The steel girders held the weight of the bridge.

鋼鉄のガーダーが橋の重さを支えていた。

C1 noun, verb /ˈliːvər/ or /ˈlɛvər/

lever

てこの原理, かたくなな棒

Meaning

a rigid bar used to move or lift heavy objects; to move something using leverage.

Example

He used a lever to lift the heavy stone.

彼は重い石を持ち上げるためにレバーを使いました。

B2 noun /ˈʃeɪndʒ ˈmænɪdʒmənt/

change management

チェンジマネジメント

Meaning

The discipline that guides how we prepare, equip and support individuals, teams and organizations in making organizational change.

Example

Change management ensures smooth transitions.

チェンジマネジメントはスムーズな移行を保証します。

B2 adjective /stɜːrn/

Stern

厳格な; 厳しい

Meaning

serious and demanding exact conformity to rules; strict and severe

Example

The teacher gave the students a stern warning about cheating.

教師は学生に対してカンニングについて厳しい警告を与えました。

B2 noun /ˈdɪdʒɪt/

digit

Meaning

a numeral from 0 to 9; also a finger or toe

Example

You must enter a four-digit code to unlock the phone.

B1 noun /ˈθɪr.i/

Theory

理論

Meaning

a supposition or system of ideas intended to explain something

Example

Einstein's theory of relativity revolutionized physics.

アインシュタインの相対性理論は物理学を革新しました。

B2 verb /ˈlaɪtən/

lighten

明るくする；和らげる

Meaning

to make something brighter or less dark; to make something less heavy or serious

Example

A joke can lighten the mood during a tense meeting.

冗談は緊張した会議の雰囲気を和らげることができる。

B2 noun /ræk/

Rack

ラック

Meaning

a framework or structure for holding or storing things

Example

She hung her coat on the rack by the door.

彼女はドアの横のラックにコートを掛けた。

C1 verb /klɪntʃ/

clinch

Meaning

To secure or settle something decisively; to grasp tightly.

Example

The team clinched the championship with a last-minute goal.

C2 noun /ˈɛmɪsɛri/

emissary

使者

Meaning

A person sent on a special mission, usually as a diplomatic representative.

Example

The king sent an emissary to negotiate peace.

王は平和交渉のために使者を送った。

B2 verb /ɪnˈflɪkt/

inflict

加える

Meaning

to cause something unpleasant or painful to be suffered by someone or something

Example

The storm inflicted considerable damage to the city.

嵐は都市にかなりの被害を与えました。

B2 noun /ɪˈkweɪʒən/

equation

方程式

Meaning

a mathematical statement that shows the equality of two expressions

Example

He solved the equation to find the value of x.

彼はxの値を見つけるために方程式を解いた。

C2 noun /ˈɑːrtɪfɪs/

artifice

策略

Meaning

clever or cunning devices or tricks used to deceive others

Example

The politician's charm was nothing but artifice.

その政治家の魅力は単なる策略にすぎなかった。

C1 verb, noun /miˈændər/

meander

ぶらぶら歩く

Meaning

to wander aimlessly or follow a winding course

Example

We meandered through the old streets of the city.

私たちは街の古い通りをぶらぶら歩きました。

C2 noun /maɪˈnjuːʃə/

minutia

細かい事

Meaning

a small or trivial detail of something

Example

He was bored by the minutia of office paperwork.

彼はオフィスの書類の細かい事に飽きていた。

C1 noun /mɑːrʃ/

Marsh

湿地

Meaning

An area of low-lying land that is flooded in wet seasons or at high tide

Example

The endangered birds built their nests in the protected marsh.

絶滅危惧種の鳥は保護された湿地に巣を作った。

B1 noun /ˈɡroʊ.sər/

Grocer

食料品店

Meaning

a person who sells food and household goods in a shop

Example

The grocer has fresh vegetables and fruits in his store.

食料品店には新鮮な果物や野菜があります。

B2 adjective /njuːˈtrɪʃ.əs/

Nutritious

栄養価の高い

Meaning

containing substances that help the body grow and stay healthy; nourishing

Example

Eating nutritious food helps maintain good health.

栄養価の高い食べ物を摂ることは、健康を保つのに役立ちます。

C2 noun /ˈkɔːrsər/

courser

速い馬または狩猟馬

Meaning

a swift horse or a hunting horse

Example

The knight rode a fast courser into battle.

騎士は速いコーサーに乗って戦いに向かった。

C2 noun /ˌdiːlɛkˈteɪʃən/

delectation

喜び

Meaning

great pleasure or delight

Example

She read the story aloud for the delectation of her friends.

彼女は友達の喜びのために物語を大声で読みました。

B2 noun /ˈaɪ.dəl/

Idol

偶像; 崇拝される人物

Meaning

an image or representation of a god used as an object of worship; a person who is greatly admired

Example

The singer became a teenage idol after her hit song topped the charts worldwide.

その歌手はヒットソングが世界中のチャートで1位に達した後、ティーンエイジャーのアイドルとなった。

C1 noun /kɔːrs flaʊər/

Course flour

粗挽き小麦粉

Meaning

coarsely ground flour with larger particles, typically used for baking bread

Example

She used course flour to make homemade bread with a rustic texture.

彼女は手作りのパンを作るために、素朴な質感を持つコースフラワーを使用しました。

C2 noun /ˌsuːpərɪnˈtɛndəns/

superintendence

監督

Meaning

the act of overseeing, supervising, or managing

Example

The superintendence of the school is the principal’s duty.

学校の監督は校長の責任です。

C2 adjective /rɪˈfɛrəbəl/

referable

参照可能な

Meaning

able to be related or directed to something

Example

The issue is referable to the new policy changes.

その問題は新しい政策変更に関連付けることができます。

C1 noun /ˈkɑːmənˌwɛlθ/

commonwealth

コモンウェルス

Meaning

an independent community or state, especially one founded for the common good; also an association of nations

Example

Australia is a member of the Commonwealth of Nations.

オーストラリアはコモンウェルス加盟国です。

C2 adjective /ʌnˈspɛərɪŋ/

unsparing

容赦ない

Meaning

Showing no mercy or generosity; harsh or severe.

Example

The critic was unsparing in his review of the play.

批評家は彼の演劇レビューで容赦なかった。

A2 verb /ˌdɪsəˈpɪər/

disappear

消える

Meaning

to cease to be visible; to vanish

Example

The magician made the rabbit disappear.

マジシャンはウサギを消した。

C2 noun /ɪnˌtɛl.ɪˈdʒɛntsi.ə/

intelligentsia

インテリゲンチャ

Meaning

The group of people engaged in intellectual and cultural pursuits in a society.

Example

The intelligentsia played a key role in shaping public opinion.

インテリゲンチャは、世論形成において重要な役割を果たした。

A2 noun ˈmɒd.əl

model

モデル

Meaning

A framework, prototype, or simulation used to represent or understand a system or process.

Example

Scientists use a model to simulate climate change.

科学者たちは気候変動をシミュレートするためにモデルを使用します。

B2 noun /ˈten.dər.nəs/

Tenderness

優しさ

Meaning

gentleness and kindness; the quality of being easily hurt or damaged

Example

The mother showed great tenderness while caring for her sick child.

母親は病気の子供を世話しながら大きな優しさを示しました。

B1 noun ˈtʊə.rɪ.zəm

tourism

観光

Meaning

The commercial organization and operation of vacations and visits to places of interest.

Example

Tourism drives economic growth in many countries.

観光業は多くの国で経済成長を促進します。

C1 adverb kəmˈpæktli

compactly

コンパクトに

Meaning

In a closely packed or dense manner.

Example

Protons and neutrons are compactly arranged.

陽子と中性子はコンパクトに配置されています。

C2 verb /ˈsɪbəleɪt/

sibilate

シューという音で発音する

Meaning

To pronounce with a hissing sound.

Example

The actor sibilated his lines for dramatic effect.

俳優はドラマチックな効果のためにセリフをシューという音で発音しました。

A1 verb /treɪn/

Train

トレーニングする

Meaning

to teach skills or prepare for a specific activity

Example

Athletes train hard for the Olympics.

アスリートはオリンピックのために一生懸命トレーニングをしています。

B2 noun /ˈflɒrɪst/

florist

花屋

Meaning

A person who sells and arranges flowers.

Example

We bought a bouquet from the local florist.

私たちは地元の花屋から花束を買いました。

C1 adjective /ˈæv.ɪd/

avid

熱心な

Meaning

having an eager desire or enthusiasm for something

Example

She is an avid reader of mystery novels.

彼女はミステリー小説の熱心な読者です。

A2 noun /ˈlɜrnɪŋ/

learning

学習

Meaning

The process of gaining knowledge or skills through study or experience.

Example

Learning a new language can be exciting.

新しい言語を学ぶことは興奮することがあります。

B2 verb /ɪkˈsɛl/

excel

優れる

Meaning

to be exceptionally good at or proficient in an activity or subject

Example

She always tries to excel in her studies.

彼女はいつも勉強で優れた成果を上げようとしています。

C2 adjective /ɪˈmɒdɪst/

immodest

傲慢 / 不適切

Meaning

lacking humility or decency; excessively proud or improper

Example

His immodest remarks offended the audience.

彼の傲慢な発言は観客を不快にさせた。

C1 noun ˈnɛktər

Nectar

蜜

Meaning

A sweet liquid produced by flowers that serves as food for butterflies.

Example

Butterflies drink nectar from flowers.

蝶々は花からネクターを飲みます。

B2 noun /moʊˈmɛn.təm/

momentum

勢い

Meaning

The quantity of motion of a moving body; the impetus and driving force gained by the development of a process or course of events.

Example

The company gained momentum after launching a new product.

会社は新しい製品を発売した後、勢いを得ました。

C2 adjective /ˈmʌnid/

Moneyed

金持ち; 裕福な; 富裕な

Meaning

having much money; wealthy; rich

Example

She comes from a moneyed family with extensive real estate holdings.

彼女は広範な不動産を持つ裕福な家庭から来ています。

A2 adjective /prəˈfɛʃənl/

professional

プロフェッショナル

Meaning

relating to a job that requires special training or education

Example

She is a professional dancer who performs internationally.

彼女は国際的に活躍するプロフェッショナルダンサーです。

C1 noun /kənˈsep.ʃən/

Conception

構想; アイデア; 受精

Meaning

the forming of an idea or plan; the fertilization of an ovum by a sperm; the action of conceiving

Example

The conception of this innovative project took several months of brainstorming.

この革新的なプロジェクトの構想には数ヶ月のブレインストーミングが必要でした。

C1 verb prəˈpel

propel

推進する

Meaning

To drive, push, or cause to move in a particular direction, typically forward.

Example

Lack of proper guidance can propel adolescents toward delinquency.

適切な指導が欠如すると、青少年は犯罪へと向かうことになるかもしれません。

A2 noun,verb /kɔːrt/

court

裁判所または注目や好意を求める場所

Meaning

a place where legal cases are heard or to seek favor or attention

Example

He courted the judge with respect.

彼は裁判官に敬意を示して求婚した。

B1 adjective /ˈmiː.nɪŋ.fəl/

Meaningful

意味のある; 目的を持った;

Meaning

having significance; purposeful; important

Example

She found meaningful work helping others.

彼女は他の人を助けることで意味のある仕事を見つけました。

B2 adjective kəˈləʊ.ni.əl

colonial

植民地の

Meaning

Relating to or characteristic of a colony or colonialism, especially involving the control of one country by another.

Example

Colonial rule suppressed local governance.

植民地支配は地元の政府を抑圧した。

C2 adjective /ɪnˈdjuːbɪtəbl/

indubitable

疑う余地がない

Meaning

Impossible to doubt; unquestionable.

Example

It is indubitable that hard work leads to success.

努力すれば成功に繋がることは疑う余地がない。

C2 noun /ˈvɪtrioʊl/

vitriol

辛辣な批判

Meaning

harsh and bitter criticism

Example

The politician faced vitriol from the public.

政治家は一般市民から辛辣な批判に直面した。

B2 verb /ɪkˈsiːd/

exceed

超える

Meaning

to go beyond a limit or expectation

Example

The athlete exceeded everyone's expectations by winning the gold medal.

アスリートは金メダルを獲得することで皆の期待を超えました。

C2 adjective /vəˈreɪʃəs/

veracious

誠実な

Meaning

Truthful, honest; habitually speaking the truth.

Example

She gave a veracious account of what happened that day.

彼女はその日の出来事について誠実な説明をしました。

B1 noun /ˈriː.dʒən/

Region

地域; 区域; 地帯

Meaning

a particular area or part of a country or the world

Example

This region is famous for its wine production.

この地域はワイン生産で有名です。

B2 noun /æmˈfɪbiən/

amphibian

Meaning

A cold-blooded vertebrate animal that can live both on land and in water.

Example

A frog is a common amphibian that lives both in water and on land.

C2 noun /kənˈsaɪnər/

consignor

発送者

Meaning

a person or company that sends goods to be sold or transported

Example

The consignor shipped the goods to the warehouse.

発送者は商品を倉庫に送った。

C2 noun /ˈɔːldər/

alder

アルダーの木

Meaning

A type of tree from the birch family that typically grows in wet ground and has simple, serrated leaves.

Example

The alder trees grew thick along the riverbank.

アルダーの木は川のほとりに密に成長していました。

C2 noun /ˌɪkθiˈɒlədʒɪst/

ichthyologist

魚類学者

Meaning

A scientist who studies fish.

Example

The ichthyologist discovered a new species of fish in the river.

魚類学者は川で新しい魚の種を発見しました。

C1 noun /ˈfɪʃ.ər/

fissure

ひび割れ

Meaning

a long, narrow opening or crack in a surface or object

Example

The earthquake caused a deep fissure in the road.

地震によって道路に深いひび割れができました。

C2 noun /ˌɛpɪzəʊˈɒtɪk/

epizootic

動物伝染病

Meaning

An outbreak of disease affecting many animals of one kind at the same time.

Example

The farmer feared an epizootic might wipe out his cattle.

農家は、動物伝染病が彼の家畜を壊すかもしれないと恐れていました。

C1 verb /ˌsuːpərˈsiːd/

supersede

置き換える

Meaning

To replace or take the place of something because it is more modern or effective.

Example

This new law will supersede the old regulations.

この新しい法律は古い規則を置き換えます。

C1 noun, verb /dɪsˈɑːnər/

dishonor

Meaning

a state of shame or loss of respect; to bring shame upon someone or something

Example

The soldier felt he had brought dishonor to his family.

C1 noun /sɪˈnɪləti/

senility

老衰

Meaning

The state of being old and showing the weaknesses of age, especially mental decline.

Example

His forgetfulness was attributed to senility.

彼の忘れっぽさは老衰によるものとされました。

C1 adjective /ˈdɪzməl/

Dismal

陰気な; 落ち込んだ; 悲しい

Meaning

gloomy; depressing; causing sadness or despair

Example

The weather was dismal with heavy rain and dark clouds.

天気は雨と暗い雲で陰気でした。

C1 adverb /ˈaʊtwədli/

Outwardly

外見上; 表面的に;

Meaning

on the surface; externally; in appearance

Example

Outwardly, he seemed calm, but inside he was nervous.

外見上は落ち着いて見えましたが、内心では緊張していました。

B2 noun əˈʃɔː.rəns

assurance

保証

Meaning

A positive declaration intended to give confidence; a promise.

Example

Assurance of quality is a priority for the council.

品質の保証は委員会の優先事項です。

B1 verb /pərˈfɔːrm/

perform

演じる

Meaning

to carry out an action or present entertainment; to function

Example

The orchestra will perform at the concert hall tonight.

オーケストラは今夜コンサートホールで演奏を行います。

C1 verb /ˈkælɪˌbreɪt/

calibrate

Meaning

To adjust or mark something so it can be used accurately; to standardize.

Example

The technician calibrated the machine before starting the experiment.

B2 adjective /ˈslʌɡ.ɪʃ/

Sluggish

遅い; 鈍い; 非活動的

Meaning

slow-moving; lacking energy or alertness; inactive

Example

The old computer became sluggish after running for hours.

古いコンピュータは数時間動かした後、遅くなった。

C1 noun /ˈkɒndɪmənt/

condiment

調味料/ソース

Meaning

a substance such as salt, mustard, or ketchup that is used to add flavor to food

Example

Ketchup is a popular condiment in many countries.

ケチャップは多くの国で人気の調味料です。

A2 conjunction /ʌnˈlɛs/

unless

もし～でない限り

Meaning

except if

Example

We won't go unless it stops raining.

雨が止まない限り、私たちは行きません。

C1 verb /wɪns/

wince

Meaning

To make an involuntary movement of the face or body as a result of pain or distress.

Example

He winced when the doctor touched his injured arm.

A2 adverb/adjective/verb /ˈfɜːrðər/

further

進める

Meaning

At a greater distance; to advance or promote something.

Example

She studied hard to further her career.

彼女はキャリアを進めるために一生懸命勉強した。

A1 verb /ˈtrævəl/

travel

旅行

Meaning

to make a journey, typically to a distant or unfamiliar place

Example

I love to travel around the world and explore new cultures.

私は世界中を旅行し、新しい文化を探求するのが好きです。

C2 noun /strəˈmoʊ.ni.əm ˌflaʊ.ər/

Stramonium flower

ジムソンウィードの花

Meaning

A trumpet-shaped white or purple flower from the jimsonweed plant, known for its toxic properties

Example

The stramonium flower blooms at night with a sweet fragrance.

ジムソンウィードの花は夜に咲き、甘い香りを放ちます。

A2 adjective /θɪn/

Thin

薄い; 細い

Meaning

having little thickness; not thick; slender

Example

She wore a thin jacket in the cold weather.

彼女は寒い天気で薄いジャケットを着ていました。

C2 noun /ˈɜːrtʃɪn/

urchin

路上の子供

Meaning

a mischievous or poorly dressed child, often from the streets

Example

The ragged urchins played by the riverbank.

ぼろぼろの服を着た路上の子供たちが川辺で遊んでいた。

A1 verb /əˈɡriː/

agree

同意する

Meaning

to have the same opinion; to consent; to be in harmony

Example

We all agree that the plan is excellent.

私たちは皆、その計画が素晴らしいことに同意しています。

C1 noun,verb /pleɪt/

plait

編み込み

Meaning

a braid of hair or straw; to braid

Example

She decided to plait her hair before the party.

彼女はパーティーの前に髪を編むことに決めました。

B2 verb /ˈkærəktəraɪz/

characterize

Meaning

to describe or portray the distinctive features or qualities of someone or something

Example

The author characterizes the hero as brave and selfless.

C1 adjective /ˌaɪdiəˈlɪstɪk/

Idealistic

理想主義的

Meaning

pursuing high principles or ideals; unrealistically optimistic

Example

She has an idealistic view of changing the world.

彼女は世界を変えるという理想主義的な見方を持っています。

C1 verb /luːt/

loot

略奪する

Meaning

to steal goods, typically during war, riot, or chaos

Example

The rioters looted several shops during the protest.

抗議の間に暴動者たちはいくつかの店を略奪した。

B1 noun, verb /ˈmɜːrdər/

murder

殺人

Meaning

the unlawful killing of a person; to kill someone unlawfully and intentionally

Example

The detective investigated the murder that shocked the town.

探偵は町を驚かせた殺人事件を調査しました。

C1 noun /ˈkɪləˌwɒt/

kilowatt

キロワット

Meaning

a unit of power equal to 1,000 watts

Example

The generator produces ten kilowatts of electricity.

発電機は10キロワットの電力を生産します。

C1 adjective /prəˈdɪdʒəs/

prodigious

驚異的

Meaning

remarkably or impressively great in extent, size, or degree

Example

The team made a prodigious effort to complete the project on time.

チームはプロジェクトを時間通りに完了するために驚異的な努力をしました。

C2 adjective /ˌfærɪˈseɪɪkəl/

pharisaical

偽善的な

Meaning

Excessively concerned with formal rules or outward show of morality, often in a hypocritical way.

Example

His pharisaical behavior made people doubt his sincerity.

彼の偽善的な行動は、彼の誠実さに疑問を投げかけた。

B2 adjective /ˈbʌmpi/

Bumpy

でこぼこした; ざらざらした

Meaning

having an uneven surface; rough; jolting

Example

The bumpy road made the car ride very uncomfortable.

でこぼこした道で車の乗り心地はとても不快だった。

B2 adverb /ˈɒdli/

oddly

奇妙に

Meaning

in a strange or unusual way; unexpectedly

Example

Oddly, he didn’t seem upset by the bad news.

奇妙に、彼は悪い知らせにも動揺していなかった。

B2 verb /ɡreɪz/

graze

幸福

Meaning

To feed on grass; to touch or scrape lightly while passing.

Example

The cows graze in the meadow every morning.

彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、自分の幸福を隠せませんでした。

C1 adjective /ˈsɒmbər/

somber

陰気

Meaning

Dark or dull in color or tone; gloomy or serious.

Example

The funeral had a somber atmosphere.

葬式には暗い雰囲気がありました。

B1 adverb /sɪnˈsɪrli/

sincerely

心から

Meaning

with genuine feelings; honestly and truly

Example

I sincerely hope you recover soon.

私は心からあなたが早く回復することを願っています。

C1 noun /fəˈnætɪsɪzəm/

fanaticism

熱狂

Meaning

the quality of being fanatical; extreme zeal or obsession

Example

Religious fanaticism can lead to intolerance and conflict.

宗教的な熱狂は不寛容と対立を引き起こす可能性があります。

C2 noun /ˈɪn.tɪ.ɡreɪ.tɪv dɪˈpləʊ.mə.si/

integrative diplomacy

統合的外交

Meaning

A diplomatic approach that seeks to combine or coordinate different elements, interests, or parties into a unified whole.

Example

Integrative diplomacy strengthens alliances.

統合的外交は同盟を強化する。

B1 phrasal verb /bloʊ aʊt/

blow out

吹き消す

Meaning

to extinguish by blowing; to fail suddenly or burst; to expand or exceed limits dramatically

Example

She blew out the candles on her birthday cake.

彼女は誕生日ケーキのろうそくを吹き消した。

C1 noun /ˈfɔːrˌbɛərz/

forebears

先祖

Meaning

Ancestors or people in previous generations from whom one is descended.

Example

We must honor the traditions of our forebears.

私たちは先祖の伝統を尊重しなければなりません。

B2 noun ˈtrækɪŋ ˈprɒɡrɛs

tracking progress

進捗追跡

Meaning

The process of monitoring and evaluating advancement towards goals or objectives.

Example

Regular tracking progress helps in achieving long-term goals.

定期的な進捗の追跡は、長期的な目標を達成するのに役立ちます。

A2 noun /maɪl/

mile

マイル

Meaning

a unit of distance equal to 1,609.34 meters; a long distance figuratively

Example

She walked a mile to reach the bus stop.

彼女はバス停に着くために1マイル歩いた。

A2 noun /flʌd/

Flood

洪水

Meaning

an overflow of a large amount of water beyond its normal limits

Example

The heavy rain caused a flood in the village.

激しい雨が村に洪水を引き起こした。

C1 verb /ʃraʊd/

shroud

覆う

Meaning

to cover or hide; to wrap in cloth

Example

The mountain peak was shrouded in mist.

山頂は霧に包まれていました。

C2 adjective /ˌɪnˈekspɜːrt/

inexpert

未熟な

Meaning

not skilled or experienced; lacking expertise

Example

The inexpert handling of the machine caused several mistakes.

機械の未熟な扱いがいくつかのミスを引き起こした。

C2 noun /skʌlˈdʌɡəri/

skulduggery

不正行為

Meaning

underhanded or dishonest behavior

Example

The politician was accused of financial skulduggery.

その政治家は金融詐欺で告発された。

B2 noun /dwɔːrf/

dwarf

小人

Meaning

a person, animal, or plant much smaller than average

Example

Snow White lived with seven dwarfs.

白雪姫は7人の小人と一緒に暮らしていました。

B2 adverb /ˈsʌbsɪkwəntli/

subsequently

その後

Meaning

at a later time; afterward

Example

He failed his exam and subsequently had to retake it.

彼は試験に失敗し、その後再試験を受けなければならなかった。

C2 verb /ˈreə.rɪ.faɪ/

rarefy

薄くする, 精製する

Meaning

To make something less dense or more refined.

Example

The air rarefies as you climb higher into the mountains.

山に登るにつれて、空気は薄くなります。

A1 verb /hæv/

have

持っている

Meaning

to possess, own, or hold

Example

They have three children.

彼らは三人の子供がいます。