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C2 noun /məˈnæʒəri/

menagerie

野生動物のコレクション
Meaning
a collection of wild animals kept for exhibition; a diverse or strange group of people or things
Example
The circus had a menagerie of exotic animals.
サーカスには異国的な動物のコレクションがありました。
C2 noun /ˌmɑːrtəˈnɛt/

martinet

厳格な規律の指導者
Meaning
A strict disciplinarian who demands rigid adherence to rules.
Example
The new manager was such a martinet that even minor infractions were punished.
新しいマネージャーはマルティネットのようで、些細な違反も処罰されました。
C2 noun /ˈmɪsəl/

missal

ミサの書
Meaning
a book containing the texts used in the Catholic Mass throughout the year
Example
The priest read from the missal during the ceremony.
祭司は儀式中にミサの書から読んでいました。
C2 noun /ˈmiːliərɪzəm/

meliorism

改良主義
Meaning
The belief that the world tends to improve and that humans can aid its betterment.
Example
Her philosophy of meliorism kept her hopeful during difficult times.
彼女の改良主義的な哲学は、困難な時期に彼女を希望に満ちた状態に保ちました。
C2 noun /mɔːrˈtɪʃən/

mortician

葬儀屋
Meaning
a person whose job is to prepare dead bodies for burial or cremation and to arrange funerals
Example
The mortician prepared the body for the funeral service.
葬儀屋は葬儀サービスのために遺体を準備しました。
C2 noun /ˈmɜːkinəs/

murkiness

濁り
Meaning
The quality of being dark, gloomy, or unclear.
Example
The murkiness of the water made it hard to see the fish.
水の濁りが魚を見るのを難しくしました。
C2 noun /ˈmænˌtræp/

man-trap

人を捕まえる罠
Meaning
A trap designed to catch or injure humans; informally, a woman considered dangerously attractive.
Example
The old castle had a man-trap at the entrance.
古い城には入り口に人を捕まえる罠がありました。
C2 noun /ˌmjuːtəˈbɪləti/

mutablility

変化性（綴り間違い）
Meaning
A misspelled form of 'mutability', meaning the quality of being changeable.
Example
The document contained the misspelled word 'mutablility' instead of 'mutability'.
その文書には 'mutability' の代わりに 'mutablility' の綴り間違いがありました。
C2 verb /ˈmæstɪkeɪt/

masticate

噛む
Meaning
to chew food thoroughly before swallowing
Example
He slowly masticated the bread before swallowing.
彼はゆっくりとパンを噛んで飲み込んだ。
C2 verb /ˌmæn.juˈmɪt/

manumit

奴隷解放
Meaning
to release from slavery or servitude; to set free
Example
The landowner decided to manumit his slaves.
地主は奴隷を解放することに決めました。
C2 noun /ˈmaɪkrəˌkɒzəm/

microcosm

ミクロコスム
Meaning
A small, representative system having analogies to a larger system; a miniature version of something.
Example
The small town is a microcosm of the entire nation.
その小さな町は、国全体のミクロコスムです。
C2 verb /ˈmɒrəlaɪz/

moralize

道徳化する
Meaning
To comment on issues of right and wrong, often with an air of superiority.
Example
He tends to moralize about other people's choices.
彼は他の人々の選択について道徳的なコメントをする傾向がある。
C2 adjective /ˈmɛtrɪkəl/

metrical

韻律の
Meaning
Relating to or composed in a regular rhythmic pattern of beats or meter, especially in poetry.
Example
The poet carefully followed metrical rules in his verses.
詩人は自分の詩の中でメトリカルなルールを慎重に守った。
C2 noun /ˌmæləˈdɪkʃən/

Malediction

呪い
Meaning
A magical word used to invoke a curse; an evil spell
Example
The witch uttered a terrible malediction upon her enemies.
魔女は敵に恐ろしい呪いをかけました。
C2 adjective /ˌmɛrəˈtrɪʃəs/

meretricious

虚偽的
Meaning
apparently attractive but having no real value or integrity.
Example
The design was flashy but meretricious.
デザインは華やかだったが、虚偽的だった。
C2 adjective /ˈmɔːrɪbʌnd/

Moribund

死にかけている; 衰退または腐敗の状態で
Meaning
near death; dying; in a state of decline or decay
Example
The moribund patient was in critical condition.
そのモリバンド患者は危機的な状態にありました。
C2 adjective /ˈmɪn.ɪ.skjuːl/

miniscule

微小
Meaning
Extremely small or tiny.
Example
The error was so miniscule that nobody noticed it.
その誤りは非常に微小で、誰もそれに気づかなかった。
C2 adjective /mæɡˈnæn.ɪ.məs/

magnanimous

寛大, 気前が良い, 寛容
Meaning
Very kind and generous, especially towards a rival or someone less powerful than oneself.
Example
His magnanimous nature made him respected by all.
彼の寛大な性格は彼を皆から尊敬される存在にしました。
C2 adjective /ˈmiː.di.əl/

medial

内側
Meaning
Situated in or pertaining to the middle; located toward the midline of the body or structure.
Example
The medial side of the knee is more prone to injury.
膝の内側は怪我をしやすい。
C2 noun /ˈmɛtəl/

mettle

勇気
Meaning
A person's ability to cope well with difficulties or to face demanding situations with courage.
Example
The young athlete showed his mettle in the final match.
その若いアスリートは決勝戦で勇気を示しました。
C2 noun /ˈmɪsəleɪni/

miscellany

寄せ集め
Meaning
A collection or mixture of various things.
Example
The book is a miscellany of essays and poems.
その本はエッセイと詩の寄せ集めです。
C2 adjective ˈmiː.ni.əl

menial

低賃金
Meaning
Not requiring much skill and lacking prestige.
Example
He refused to do menial work.
彼は下級の仕事をすることを拒否した。
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。
C2 noun /ˈmɒrəlɪst/

moralist

道徳家
Meaning
A person who teaches or promotes moral principles and values.
Example
The author was known as a strict moralist in his writings.
著者は彼の著作で厳格なモラリストとして知られていました。
C2 noun /mɪˈsɑːdʒɪnɪst/

misogynist

女性嫌悪者
Meaning
A person who dislikes, despises, or is strongly prejudiced against women.
Example
Many condemned his speech as the words of a misogynist.
多くの人々は彼のスピーチを女性嫌悪者の言葉として非難しました。
C2 noun /ˈmɒdɪkəm/

modicum

少しの量
Meaning
a small or moderate amount of something, especially something valuable or desirable
Example
She showed a modicum of patience during the long meeting.
長い会議の間、彼女は少しの忍耐を見せました。
C2 verb /ˈmɔːrtɪfaɪ/

mortify

恥をかかせる
Meaning
to cause someone to feel great embarrassment or shame
Example
She was mortified when she tripped on stage.
彼女はステージでつまずいたとき、とても恥ずかしかった。
C2 adjective /ˈmɛtəlˌsʌm/

mettlesome

勇敢な
Meaning
Full of courage and spirit; lively and spirited.
Example
The mettlesome young rider never backed down from a challenge.
その勇敢な若い騎手は挑戦から決して後退しなかった。
C2 noun /ˈmænˌiː.tər/

man-eater

人食い
Meaning
An animal that kills and eats humans; informally, a woman who is very assertive in relationships.
Example
The tiger became a notorious man-eater in the village.
その虎は村で悪名高い人食いとなった。
C2 noun /ˈmɒkəsɪn/

moccasin

モカシン
Meaning
A soft leather shoe, traditionally worn by Native Americans, often made from deerskin.
Example
He slipped on a pair of comfortable moccasins before going outside.
彼は外に出る前に快適なモカシンを履きました。
C2 verb /ˌmɛtəˈmɔrfoʊz/

metamorphose

変態する
Meaning
To change in form, structure, or substance; to transform completely.
Example
The caterpillar metamorphosed into a butterfly.
キャタピラは蝶に変態した。
C2 noun /mɪf/

miff

小さな争い
Meaning
A petty quarrel or annoyance.
Example
They had a slight miff over the seating arrangement.
彼らは座席配置について小さな争いを起こしました。
C2 verb /məˈtrɪkjʊˌleɪt/

matriculate

Meaning
To enroll as a student in a college or university.
Example
She matriculated at Oxford University last year.
C2 adjective /ˈməʊdɪʃ/

modish

流行の
Meaning
conforming to or following current fashion or style
Example
She wore a modish outfit that caught everyone’s attention.
彼女はモディッシュな服を着て、みんなの注目を集めていました。
C2 noun /məˈlɪŋɡərər/

malingerer

病気を装う人
Meaning
a person who pretends to be sick to avoid duty or work
Example
The manager suspected that John was a malingerer.
マネージャーはジョンがマリンガラーだと疑っていた。
C2 noun /ˈmaɪtər/

miter

司教帽子
Meaning
a tall, pointed hat worn by bishops; also a type of joint made between two pieces of material
Example
The bishop placed the miter on his head during the ceremony.
司教は儀式の間に司教帽子を頭に載せました。
C2 noun /ˈmeɪlstrəm/

maelstrom

旋風
Meaning
A powerful whirlpool in the sea or a situation of confused movement and turmoil.
Example
The ship was caught in a maelstrom of waves and wind.
船は波と風の旋風に巻き込まれました。
C2 noun /məˈrɔː.dər/

marauder

略奪者
Meaning
a person who roams around in search of things to steal or people to attack
Example
Villagers feared the marauders who raided their homes.
村人たちは自分たちの家を襲った略奪者を恐れていた。
C2 noun /ˈmʌɡwʌmp/

mugwump

政党に属さない人
Meaning
a person who remains independent from party politics or remains aloof from disputes
Example
He was called a mugwump for refusing to join either political side.
彼は政治的な立場に参加しないことを拒否したため、マグワンプと呼ばれました。
C2 adjective /ˈmoʊtaɪl/

motile

運動性のある
Meaning
Capable of movement or locomotion.
Example
Certain bacteria are motile and can swim toward nutrients.
特定の細菌は運動性があり、栄養素に向かって泳ぐことができます。
C2 noun /maɪˈkrɑː.skə.pi/

microscopy

顕微鏡学
Meaning
The use of a microscope to observe small objects or organisms.
Example
Microscopy revealed the structure of the cells.
顕微鏡学は細胞の構造を明らかにしました。
C2 noun /maɪˈæzmə/

miasma

悪臭の空気
Meaning
An unpleasant or unhealthy smell or atmosphere.
Example
A miasma of decay hung over the abandoned house.
腐敗の気配が廃墟の上に漂っていた。
C2 noun /ˈmædrɪɡəl/

madrigal

Meaning
A short, lyrical poem set to music, typically from the Renaissance period.
Example
The choir performed a beautiful madrigal from the 16th century.
C2 noun /ˈmeɪdənˌhʊd/

maidenhood

処女性
Meaning
The state of being a maiden; girlhood or virginity.
Example
The poem celebrated the innocence of maidenhood.
その詩は処女性の無垢を讃えました。
C2 noun /mɪˈsɑːɡəmi/

misogamy

ミソガミー
Meaning
Hatred or dislike of marriage.
Example
His misogamy prevented him from ever settling down with a partner.
彼のミソガミーは、パートナーと一緒に落ち着くことを妨げた。
C2 verb /ˈmæŋɡəl/

mangle

ひどく壊す
Meaning
to severely damage or mutilate something, often by tearing or crushing
Example
The car was mangled in the accident.
車は事故でひどく壊れた。
C2 noun /mɪˌsɛdʒəˈneɪʃən/

miscegenation

人種間結婚
Meaning
the interbreeding of people considered to be of different racial types
Example
The law once prohibited miscegenation in many countries.
その法律は多くの国で人種間結婚を禁じていました。
C2 noun /ˌmælˈoʊdər/

malodor

不快な匂い
Meaning
An unpleasant smell; bad odor.
Example
The garbage bin gave off a terrible malodor.
ゴミ箱は恐ろしい不快な匂いを発していました。
C2 noun /mɪlk raɪs/

Milk rice

おかゆ
Meaning
A sweet dessert made from rice cooked with milk and sugar
Example
My grandmother makes delicious milk rice for special occasions.
私の祖母は特別な機会においしいミルクライスを作ります。
C2 adjective /ˌmæl.əˈfɪʃ.ənt/

maleficient

悪意のある
Meaning
Doing harm or evil; having a harmful effect.
Example
The maleficient acts of the tyrant ruined the kingdom.
暴君の悪意のある行為は王国を滅ぼした。
C2 verb /ˈmæk.jʊˌleɪt/

maculate

汚す
Meaning
To stain, spot, or pollute something.
Example
The white cloth was maculated by ink stains.
白い布はインクのシミで汚れました。
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。
C2 verb /mʌlkt/

mulct

罰金を科す / 詐欺を働く
Meaning
to punish by a fine or to defraud someone of money
Example
The corrupt official was mulcted for his misconduct.
腐敗した公務員は不正行為に対して罰金を科された。
C2 adjective /ˈmɪn.dʒi/

Mingy

ケチ; 吝嗇
Meaning
mean or stingy; unwilling to spend money
Example
He is too mingy to spend money on anything but necessities.
彼は必要なもの以外にお金を使うのがあまりにもケチだ。
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。
C2 noun /ˈmæk.rəˌkɒz.əm/

macrocosm

マクロコスモス
Meaning
The whole universe considered as a large, complex system; a large-scale representation of something.
Example
The macrocosm of the universe reflects the microcosm of human life.
宇宙のマクロコスモスは人間の生活のミクロコスモスを反映しています。
C2 adjective /ˈmɒnɪtəri/

monitory

警告的な
Meaning
Giving a warning or cautionary advice; serving to warn.
Example
His monitory tone made everyone cautious about their next move.
彼の警告的な口調は、次の動きについて皆を警戒させました。
C2 adjective /məˈnaɪəkəl/

maniacal

狂気の
Meaning
behaving like a maniac; showing excessive enthusiasm or madness
Example
He gave a maniacal laugh during the movie.
彼は映画の間に狂気の笑い声を上げた。
C2 verb /ˈmʌfəl/

muffle

抑える
Meaning
to make a sound quieter or less distinct; to cover or wrap something to reduce noise or warmth
Example
She tried to muffle her laughter with a scarf.
彼女はスカーフで笑い声を抑えようとした。
C2 verb /məˈkadəˌmaɪz/

macadamize

砕石で道路を覆う
Meaning
to construct or cover a road with broken stone
Example
The government decided to macadamize the old rural roads.
政府は古い田舎道を砕石で覆うことを決定した。
C2 noun /məˈnɪʃən/

monition

警告
Meaning
A warning or caution, often of a religious or moral nature.
Example
The priest gave a monition against dishonesty.
神父は不正行為に対する警告を与えた。
C2 adjective /mæɡˈnɪləkwənt/

magniloquent

誇張した言葉
Meaning
using high-flown or pompous language
Example
The politician’s magniloquent speech impressed the crowd.
その政治家の誇張したスピーチは群衆に印象を与えた。
C2 noun /ˌmæskəˈreɪd/

masquerade

人々が仮面と衣装を着て集まるパーティー
Meaning
a party or gathering where people wear masks and costumes; a false outward show
Example
The charity event was held as a grand masquerade.
チャリティイベントは大きなマスカレードとして開催されました。
C2 adjective /ˌmædʒɪˈstɪəriəl/

magisterial

権威的
Meaning
Having the characteristics of a master or authority; commanding and dignified.
Example
The professor spoke in a magisterial tone during the lecture.
教授は講義中に権威的な口調で話しました。
C2 noun /miːd/

mead

ミード酒
Meaning
An alcoholic drink made from fermented honey and water.
Example
The Vikings were known to drink large amounts of mead during feasts.
ヴァイキングは宴会で大量のミードを飲むことで知られていました。
C2 adjective /ˌmækɪəˈvɛliən/

machiavellian

陰謀的で計略的、特に政治や自分のキャリアを進めるために倫理を無視する
Meaning
cunning, scheming, and unscrupulous, especially in politics or in advancing one's career
Example
The politician was known for his Machiavellian tactics.
その政治家はマキャヴェリアンな戦術で知られていた。
C2 noun /məˈdɒn.ə/

madonna

マドンナ (聖母マリア)
Meaning
An artistic representation of the Virgin Mary; also used as a respectful form of address for a woman in Italian culture.
Example
The Renaissance painting depicts a Madonna holding child Jesus.
ルネサンスの絵画は、イエスの子供を抱いているマドンナを描いています。
C2 noun /ˈmɒnəɡrɑːf/

monograph

Meaning
A detailed written study of a single specialized subject or aspect of it.
Example
The professor published a monograph on ancient pottery.
C2 noun /mɪˈtɒnɪmi/

metonymy

換喩
Meaning
A figure of speech in which one word or phrase is substituted with another closely related word or concept.
Example
In the phrase 'the crown will decide,' 'crown' is a metonymy for monarchy.
フレーズ「王冠が決定する」では、「王冠」が君主制の換喩です。
C2 noun /ˈmʌstərd ɔɪl/

Mustard Oil

マスタードオイル
Meaning
oil extracted from mustard seeds, commonly used for cooking and medicinal purposes
Example
We use mustard oil for cooking vegetables in our kitchen.
私たちはキッチンで野菜を調理するためにマスタードオイルを使います。
C2 adjective /ˈmɪnətɔːri/

minatory

威嚇的な
Meaning
Expressing a threat; menacing.
Example
The criminal gave the witness a minatory look.
犯人は証人に威嚇的な視線を送った。
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。
C2 noun /ˈmɛzməˌrɪzəm/

mesmerism

催眠術
Meaning
A state of fascination or hypnotism.
Example
The magician held the audience in a state of mesmerism.
マジシャンは観客を催眠状態に保っていた。
C2 noun /ˈmeɪsə/

mesa

メサ
Meaning
An isolated flat-topped hill with steep sides, found in arid regions.
Example
The hikers stopped to admire the mesa rising above the desert floor.
ハイカーたちは砂漠の床から突き出たメサを賞賛するために立ち寄りました。
C2 noun /ˈmæl.kənˌtɛnt/

malcontent

不満な人
Meaning
A person who is dissatisfied or rebellious; one who is not content.
Example
The malcontent voiced his grievances against the government.
不満な人は政府に対して不平を述べました。
C2 noun /mjuːz/

mews

路地/小道
Meaning
A row or street of houses or apartments that have been converted from stables or built to look like former stables.
Example
They rented a small flat in a quiet London mews.
彼らはロンドンの静かなミューズに小さなアパートを借りました。
C2 noun ˌmæɡnəˈnɪmɪti

magnanimity

寛大さ
Meaning
Generosity in forgiving an insult or injury; forbearance.
Example
His magnanimity towards his competitors was admirable.
彼の競争相手への寛大さは賞賛に値した。
C2 noun /ˈmæŋɡoʊ fɪʃ/

Mango fish

スズキ
Meaning
A popular white fish also known as barramundi or Asian sea bass
Example
Mango fish is prized for its delicate flavor and tender texture.
スズキはその繊細な味と柔らかな食感で高く評価されています。
C2 noun /ˈmɪlk pɒt/

Milk-pot

ミルクポット
Meaning
a container specifically used for storing or serving milk
Example
She poured fresh milk from the milk-pot into her glass.
彼女はミルクポットから新鮮なミルクをグラスに注いだ。
C2 noun /ˌmɪn.ɪˈstreɪ.ʃən/

ministration

奉仕
Meaning
The act of providing care, assistance, or religious service.
Example
She recovered thanks to the kind ministrations of the nurses.
彼女は看護師の親切な奉仕のおかげで回復した。
C2 noun /ˌmɪsədˈvɛntʃər/

misadventure

不運な出来事
Meaning
An unlucky accident, mishap, or unfortunate event.
Example
He broke his leg during a skiing misadventure.
彼はスキー中に不運な出来事で足を骨折した。
C2 adjective /ˈmɒn.teɪn/

montane

山岳地帯に関連する; 山岳環境に見られる
Meaning
Relating to mountainous regions; found in mountain environments.
Example
Montane forests host a variety of unique species.
山岳林はユニークな種の多様性を持っています。
C2 noun məˌnɒp.ə.laɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

monopolization

独占化
Meaning
The process by which a company gains exclusive control over a commercial activity.
Example
The monopolization of industries can limit consumer choices.
産業の独占化は消費者の選択を制限する可能性があります。
C2 noun /mɪˈsænθrəpi/

misanthropy

人類嫌悪
Meaning
a general dislike, distrust, or hatred of humankind
Example
His misanthropy was evident in the way he avoided people.
彼の人類嫌悪は、彼が人々を避ける方法に明らかに現れていました。
C2 noun /ˌmjuːlˈtɪər/

muleteer

荷馬使い
Meaning
a person who drives or takes care of mules
Example
The muleteer guided the animals safely across the mountain path.
荷馬使いは動物を安全に山道を案内しました。
C2 noun /ˈmækɪntɒʃ/

mackintosh

レインコート
Meaning
a waterproof raincoat, originally made from rubberized fabric
Example
He wore a mackintosh to stay dry in the rain.
彼は雨の中で乾いたままでいるためにマッキントッシュを着ていました。
C2 adjective /mɛnˈdeɪʃəs/

mendacious

虚偽の
Meaning
not telling the truth; lying
Example
The politician was known for his mendacious statements.
その政治家は嘘の発言で知られていました。
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。
C2 verb /məˈlɪŋɡər/

malinger

病気を装う
Meaning
to exaggerate or fake illness in order to escape duty or work
Example
He tried to malinger to avoid going to school.
彼は学校に行くのを避けるためにマリンジャーしようとした。
C2 verb /ˈmɒlɪfaɪ/

mollify

なだめる
Meaning
To calm or soothe someone's anger or anxiety.
Example
The manager tried to mollify the angry customers with discounts.
マネージャーは割引で怒った顧客をなだめようとした。
C2 adjective /ˈmɒθ ˌiːtən/

moth-eaten

虫に食べられた
Meaning
Damaged or worn out, especially by moths or age.
Example
He wore a moth-eaten sweater on the cold day.
彼は寒い日に虫に食べられたセーターを着ていた。
C2 noun /ˈmɪn.i.ən/

minion

手先
Meaning
A follower or underling of a powerful person, especially a servile one.
Example
The dictator was surrounded by loyal minions who carried out his orders.
独裁者は忠実な手先に囲まれていて、彼の命令を実行していた。
C2 adjective /ˈmiːzli/

measly

取るに足らない
Meaning
contemptibly small or insignificant
Example
He was paid a measly sum for the hard work.
彼はその辛い仕事に対して取るに足らない金額を支払われました。
C2 adjective /ˈmʌski/

musky

ムスクのような
Meaning
having a strong, sweet, earthy smell like musk
Example
The perfume had a musky fragrance.
その香水はムスクのような香りがしました。
C2 verb /ˌmɪsəˈproʊpriˌeɪt/

misappropriate

不正流用する
Meaning
to use something dishonestly or illegally for one's own purposes
Example
He was accused of misappropriating company funds.
彼は会社の資金を不正に流用したとして告発されました。
C2 adjective /ˈmɔːrdənt/

mordant

Meaning
Having a sharp, critical, or biting quality; especially in humor.
Example
Her mordant wit often left her friends speechless.
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。
C2 adjective /ˈmɔːdlɪn/

maudlin

過度に感傷的な
Meaning
Overly sentimental, often tearfully or weakly emotional.
Example
He became maudlin after a few drinks.
彼は数杯飲んだ後、感傷的になった。
C2 adjective /ˌmʌl.tɪˈfeə.ri.əs/

Multifarious

多様な; 多方面の
Meaning
having many different aspects or forms; diverse and varied
Example
The company has multifarious business interests including technology, finance, and healthcare.
その会社には、テクノロジー、金融、ヘルスケアを含む多様なビジネス利益があります。
C2 adjective /ˈmæk.jʊˌleɪ.tɪd/

maculated

斑点のある
Meaning
Spotted or stained; marked with blemishes.
Example
The maculated surface of the old mirror gave it a unique charm.
古い鏡の斑点のある表面は、独特の魅力を与えました。
C2 noun ˌmʌltɪˈfæsɪtɪd ˌɪnfərˈmeɪʃən ˈfreɪmwɜːrks

multifaceted information frameworks

多面的情報フレームワーク
Meaning
Complex, comprehensive structures for organizing and managing information that have multiple aspects or dimensions.
Example
Digital literacy involves building multifaceted information frameworks.
デジタルリテラシーは多面的な情報フレームワークの構築を含んでいます。
C2 noun /ˌmɪsæprɪˈhɛnʃən/

misapprehension

誤解
Meaning
a mistaken belief or misunderstanding
Example
There is a common misapprehension about the causes of the disease.
病気の原因についての一般的な誤解がある。
C2 verb /məʊlt/

molt

脱羽
Meaning
To shed old feathers, skin, or hair to make way for new growth.
Example
Birds molt their feathers once a year.
鳥は年に一度羽を抜けます。
C2 noun /ˈmæl.əˌfæk.tər/

malefactor

悪党
Meaning
A person who commits a crime or does evil.
Example
The malefactor was arrested for the robbery.
その悪党は強盗で逮捕された。
C2 noun /ˈmæsəkɪst/

masochist

マゾヒスト
Meaning
a person who derives pleasure from their own pain or humiliation
Example
He was called a masochist for enjoying tough challenges.
彼は難しい挑戦を楽しんでいるため、マゾヒストと呼ばれました。
C2 noun /ˈmaʊntɪˌbæŋk/

mountebank

ペテン師
Meaning
A charlatan or trickster who deceives others, often for personal gain.
Example
The crowd was fooled by the mountebank’s false promises.
群衆はそのペテン師の虚偽の約束に騙されました。
C2 noun /ˈmɪsɪv/

missive

書簡
Meaning
a written message, especially a formal or official letter
Example
He sent a long missive to the governor.
彼は知事に長い書簡を送った。
C2 noun /ˌmɛtəmˌsaɪˈkoʊsɪs/

metempsychosis

魂の転生
Meaning
The supposed transmigration of the soul, especially its reincarnation after death.
Example
Ancient philosophers often debated the idea of metempsychosis.
古代の哲学者たちは、しばしば魂の転生について議論していました。
C2 noun /məˈlɛvələns/

malevolence

悪意
Meaning
The state or condition of being malevolent; having or showing a wish to do evil to others.
Example
His malevolence was clear in the cruel way he treated his rivals.
彼の悪意は、彼がライバルを扱う残忍な方法において明らかだった。
C2 noun /ˈmɛtəfɔːrm/

metaphorm

隠喩の形
Meaning
A coined or rare term sometimes used to describe a hybrid form of metaphor and form in literature or art.
Example
The poet introduced a metaphorm to blend imagery with structure.
詩人はイメージと構造を結びつけるためにメタフォームを導入しました。
C2 noun /ˈmɛtrəˌnoʊm/

metronome

メトロノーム
Meaning
A device that produces regular ticks or beats to help musicians maintain tempo.
Example
She practiced the piano with a metronome to keep steady timing.
彼女は安定したタイミングを保つためにメトロノームを使ってピアノを練習していた。
C2 adjective /ˈmiː.di.eɪ.tɪv/

mediative

仲裁に関連する
Meaning
Related to mediation, helping to resolve conflicts through diplomatic means.
Example
His mediative skills helped resolve the conflict.
彼の仲裁スキルは紛争を解決するのに役立った。
C2 noun /ˈmɔɪəti/

moiety

半分または部分
Meaning
One of two equal parts; a half or portion.
Example
The estate was divided into two moieties between the heirs.
遺産は相続人の間で2つの部分に分けられました。
C2 noun /ˈmætrɪˌsaɪd/

matricide

母親殺し
Meaning
The act of killing one's own mother.
Example
The crime of matricide shocked the entire town.
母親殺しの犯罪は街全体を驚かせた。
C2 noun /ˌmɪstɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

mystification

困惑, 神秘化
Meaning
the act of making something unclear or confusing; a state of being puzzled or bewildered
Example
The audience watched in mystification as the magician performed his tricks.
観客はマジシャンが手品を披露する間、困惑して見ていた。
C2 verb /ˈmɔːndər/

maunder

無駄に話す
Meaning
To speak or move aimlessly and incoherently.
Example
He maundered on about his old memories.
彼は古い思い出について無駄に話していました。
C2 adjective /ˈmæn.laɪk/

manlike

男性的
Meaning
Having qualities or characteristics traditionally associated with a man; manly.
Example
His manlike courage impressed everyone in the village.
彼の男性的な勇気は村の皆に感動を与えました。
C2 adjective /ˌmɒnəkrəˈmætɪk/

monochromatic

Meaning
Consisting of or displaying only one color.
Example
The artist created a striking monochromatic painting in shades of blue.
C2 noun /ˈmʌs.tərd liːf/

Mustard leaf

マスタードの葉
Meaning
green leafy vegetable from the mustard plant; edible leaves used in cooking
Example
We cooked mustard leaf with fish in a traditional Bengali curry.
私たちは伝統的なベンガルカレーで魚と一緒にマスタードリーフを料理しました。
C2 verb /ˈmæɡnɪtaɪz/

magnetize

磁化する
Meaning
to make something magnetic or to strongly attract
Example
The scientist managed to magnetize the iron rod.
科学者は鉄の棒を磁化することに成功した。
C2 verb /ˈmiːliəˌreɪt/

meliorate

改善する
Meaning
To make something better or improve a condition.
Example
The new policies aim to meliorate the living conditions of the poor.
新しい政策は貧しい人々の生活条件を改善することを目指しています。