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C1 noun /ˈmɜːrsəˌnɛri/

mercenary

傭兵
Meaning
a professional soldier hired to serve in a foreign army; also used to describe someone motivated solely by money.
Example
The mercenary fought for whoever paid the highest wage.
傭兵は最も高い給料を支払った人のために戦った。
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 adjective /ˈməʊltən/

molten

溶けた
Meaning
Made into liquid by heat; melted.
Example
The blacksmith poured molten metal into the mold.
鍛冶屋は型に溶けた金属を注ぎました。
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 /ˈmælɪs/

Malice

悪意; 憎しみ; 敵意;
Meaning
The intention or desire to do evil; ill will
Example
There was no malice in his criticism, just honest feedback.
彼の批評には悪意はなかった、ただの正直なフィードバックだった。
C1 noun /ˈmælədi/

Malady

病気; 疾患; 重大な問題
Meaning
A disease or ailment; a serious problem
Example
The doctor diagnosed a rare malady that affected her nervous system.
医者は神経系に影響を与えた珍しい病気を診断しました。
C1 noun /ˌmiːtiəˈrɒlədʒi/

meteorology

気象学
Meaning
The scientific study of the atmosphere and weather.
Example
He chose to specialize in meteorology to study weather patterns.
彼は天気のパターンを研究するために気象学を専門に選びました。
C1 noun/adjective /ˈmɪriəd/

myriad

無数
Meaning
a countless or extremely great number
Example
There are myriad stars in the night sky.
夜空には無数の星がある。
C1 noun /məˈleɪz/

malaise

不調
Meaning
a general feeling of discomfort, illness, or unease whose exact cause is difficult to identify
Example
After the long journey, she felt a general malaise.
長時間の旅行の後、彼女は一般的な不調を感じました。
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 verb /ˈmɜːrmər/

murmur

つぶやく
Meaning
To say something in a low, soft, or indistinct voice.
Example
She murmured a prayer before going to sleep.
彼女は寝る前に祈りをささやきました。
C1 adjective /məˈlɪɡnənt/

malignant

悪性
Meaning
dangerous or harmful in influence or effect; medically, tending to invade and destroy tissue
Example
Doctors confirmed that the tumor was malignant.
医師はその腫瘍が悪性であることを確認しました。
C1 noun /məˈtɪəriəlɪzəm/

Materialism

物質主義
Meaning
A tendency to consider material possessions more important than spiritual values
Example
The rise of materialism in modern society concerns many philosophers.
現代社会における物質主義の台頭は、多くの哲学者を懸念させています。
C1 noun /ˈmeɪ.triˌɑːrk/

matriarch

Meaning
A woman who is the head of a family or community.
Example
The matriarch of the family made all important decisions.
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 noun ˌmɪt.ɪˈɡeɪ.ʃən

mitigation

緩和
Meaning
The action of reducing the severity, seriousness, or painfulness of something.
Example
Mitigation of climate change requires collective effort.
気候変動の緩和には共同の努力が必要です。
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。
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 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 /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 noun /mælˈpræktɪs/

Malpractice

職業上の不正行為
Meaning
Improper, illegal, or negligent professional behavior
Example
The surgeon was sued for malpractice after the failed operation.
外科医は手術に失敗した後、マルプラクティスで訴えられました。
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 noun/adjective /ˈmɒnəkrəʊm/

monochrome

モノクローム
Meaning
A photograph, painting, or screen image in black and white or varying tones of one color.
Example
The old film was shot entirely in monochrome.
その古い映画は完全にモノクロームで撮影されました。
C1 noun /ˈmæroʊ/

Marrow

骨髄
Meaning
A soft fatty substance in the cavities of bones; the essence of something
Example
The bone marrow produces blood cells in the human body.
骨髄は人体で血液細胞を生成します。
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 /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 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 /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 /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 noun /ˌmɪsˈdiːd/

Misdeed

悪行; 不正行為
Meaning
A wicked or illegal act; wrongdoing
Example
He regretted his past misdeeds and tried to make amends.
彼は過去の悪行を後悔し、償いをしようとしました。
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 noun /ˈmuːdi.nəs/

moodiness

気まぐれ
Meaning
The state of being frequently subject to changes in mood, especially irritability or sadness.
Example
Her moodiness made it difficult to predict how she would react.
彼女の気まぐれは、彼女がどのように反応するかを予測するのを難しくしました。
C1 adjective /məˈkɑː.brə/

Macabre

恐ろしい
Meaning
disturbing because concerned with death; gruesome and horrifying
Example
The horror movie had a macabre atmosphere.
ホラー映画には恐ろしい雰囲気がありました。
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 /mɒnˈtɑːʒ/

montage

モンタージュ
Meaning
A sequence of film editing or a composite image made by combining several separate pictures.
Example
The film opened with a montage of city life.
映画は都市生活のモンタージュで始まりました。
C1 noun/adjective /ˈmɪstɪk/

mystic

神秘的な、精神的な探求者
Meaning
relating to mysteries, spirituality, or hidden truths; a person who seeks spiritual insight
Example
The mystic devoted his life to meditation and spiritual discovery.
その神秘的な探求者は瞑想と精神的発見に人生を捧げました。
C1 noun /ˈmoʊ.tər ˈlɔː.ri/

Motor lorry

トラック
Meaning
a large motor vehicle used for transporting goods; truck
Example
The motor lorry delivered fresh vegetables to the market.
そのモーター車は新鮮な野菜を市場に届けました。
C1 adjective /ˈmɔːrbɪd/

morbid

死や病気など、不快または不安を引き起こすテーマへの異常な関心
Meaning
Having an abnormal interest in disturbing or unpleasant subjects such as death or disease.
Example
She had a morbid fascination with crime stories.
彼女は犯罪の話に対してモービッドな魅力を持っていた。
C1 noun /maɪt/

mite

ダニ
Meaning
a very small creature, often a tiny arachnid; also used to mean a very small amount
Example
The mattress was infested with dust mites.
マットレスはホコリのダニに感染していました。
C1 noun /ˈmæntl̩/

mantle

マント, 責任
Meaning
A cloak or covering; also the layer of the earth between the crust and the core.
Example
The leader assumed the mantle of responsibility.
リーダーは責任の重みを担った。
C1 adjective /ˈmæn.li/

Manly

男らしい; 勇敢な; 大胆な
Meaning
having qualities traditionally associated with men; brave; courageous
Example
He showed manly courage during the crisis.
危機の中で、彼は男らしい勇気を示しました。
C1 noun /ˈmjuːtɪni/

mutiny

反乱
Meaning
an open rebellion against authority, especially by soldiers or sailors
Example
The sailors staged a mutiny against their captain.
船員たちはキャプテンに対して反乱を起こした。
C1 noun /ˈmɔːrtər/

mortar

レンガをつなげるための混合物 / 小さな大砲
Meaning
a mixture used in building to bond bricks or stones together; also, a small cannon for firing shells
Example
The workers applied mortar between the bricks.
作業員たちはレンガの間にモルタルを塗りました。
C1 noun /ˈmɒnəˌθiːɪzəm/

monotheism

一神教
Meaning
The belief in the existence of only one God.
Example
Islam and Christianity are religions based on monotheism.
イスラム教とキリスト教は一神教に基づいている。
C1 noun /ˌmænɪˈfɛstoʊ/

manifesto

マニフェスト
Meaning
a public declaration of policy and aims, especially by a political party
Example
The party released its manifesto before the election.
党は選挙前にマニフェストを発表した。
C1 verb /mæʃ/

mash

潰す
Meaning
to crush or mix food into a soft mass, usually by pressing or beating
Example
She mashed the potatoes before serving dinner.
彼女は夕食を出す前にジャガイモを潰した。
C1 noun ˈmɪl.ɪ.tər.i ɪnˈkɜː.ʃən

military incursion

軍事侵入
Meaning
A sudden armed attack or invasion by military forces into a territory.
Example
The military incursion caused widespread devastation.
軍事侵入は広範囲にわたる破壊を引き起こしました。
C1 noun /ˈmæk.rəʊˌnjuː.tri.ənts/

macronutrients

マクロン栄養素
Meaning
Nutrients that are needed in large amounts to provide energy and building materials for the body, including carbohydrates, proteins, and fats.
Example
Proteins, fats, and carbohydrates are vital macronutrients.
タンパク質、脂肪、炭水化物は重要なマクロン栄養素です。
C1 noun /mɔːs/

Moss

苔
Meaning
a small flowerless plant that grows in clumps in moist places
Example
Green moss covered the old stone wall.
緑の苔が古い石の壁を覆っていました。
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 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 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 ˌmiː.diˈɒk.rə.ti

mediocrity

平凡さ
Meaning
Being average or ordinary, not particularly good.
Example
He refused to settle for mediocrity and aimed for greatness.
彼は平凡さに満足せず、偉大さを目指して努力した。
C1 adverb /maɪˈnjuːtli/

Minutely

慎重に
Meaning
in very small detail; extremely carefully
Example
The detective examined the evidence minutely.
探偵は証拠を慎重に調べました。
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 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 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。
C1 noun /ˈmɪlɪtəˌrɪzəm/

militarism

軍国主義
Meaning
The belief in maintaining a strong military and using it aggressively to defend or promote national interests.
Example
The rise of militarism in the region caused tension among neighboring countries.
地域での軍国主義の台頭は、隣国間の緊張を引き起こしました。
C1 adjective /ˈmɑːr.dʒɪ.nəl/

Marginal

周辺の; 最小の; わずかな
Meaning
relating to or situated at the edge; minimal; slight
Example
The marginal improvement in sales was barely noticeable.
売上のわずかな改善はほとんど気づかれませんでした。
C1 noun /ˈmɔːr.ɡɪʤ/

Mortgage

住宅ローン
Meaning
a legal agreement by which a bank lends money to buy property
Example
They took out a mortgage to buy their first house.
彼らは最初の家を買うために住宅ローンを組みました。
C1 noun məˈriːn ˈsɜː.veɪ

marine survey

海洋調査
Meaning
A systematic examination of the sea, seabed, and underwater features for the purpose of making maps or gathering other information.
Example
The marine survey identified the ideal cable routes.
海洋調査によって理想的なケーブルルートが特定された。
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 noun /mɪˈlɪʃə/

militia

民兵
Meaning
a group of ordinary people who are trained to act as soldiers in emergencies
Example
The village formed a militia to defend against attacks.
村は攻撃から守るために民兵を結成した。
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 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 /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 /ˈmʌs.tərd siːdz/

Mustard seeds

マスタードシード
Meaning
small round seeds from the mustard plant, used as a spice and for making mustard condiment
Example
Mustard seeds are often tempered in hot oil to release their nutty flavor before adding to dishes.
マスタードシードは、料理に加える前に、そのナッツのような風味を引き出すために熱い油で炒められることがよくあります。
C1 verb, noun /ˈmʌstər/

muster

集める / 勇気を出す
Meaning
to gather people, especially soldiers; to summon courage or strength
Example
He mustered enough courage to face the challenge.
彼は挑戦に立ち向かうために十分な勇気を集めました。
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 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 /məˈnɒtənəs/

Monotonous

単調な; 退屈な; 繰り返しの
Meaning
lacking in variety; tediously unvarying; boring and repetitive
Example
The monotonous sound of the rain made everyone feel sleepy.
雨の単調な音がみんなを眠くさせた。
C1 noun məˈnjʊər

manure

肥料, 家畜の糞
Meaning
Animal dung used for fertilizing land; organic matter used as fertilizer.
Example
Organic manure enhances soil fertility.
有機肥料は土壌の肥沃度を高めます。
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 noun ˈmaɪ.krəʊˌnjuː.tri.ənt

micronutrient

微量栄養素
Meaning
Essential nutrients required by the body in small amounts, including vitamins and minerals.
Example
Iron and zinc are essential micronutrients for growth.
鉄分と亜鉛は成長に必要な微量栄養素です。
C1 noun/verb mælˈfʌŋk.ʃən

malfunction

故障
Meaning
A failure to function normally or satisfactorily; a defect or breakdown.
Example
The engine malfunctioned due to overheating.
エンジンは過熱のため故障しました。
C1 noun /ˌmɒd.jʊˈleɪ.ʃən/

modulation

声のコントロール
Meaning
The process of varying or controlling something.
Example
Proper modulation of voice enhances communication skills.
音声の適切なモジュレーションは、コミュニケーションスキルを向上させます。
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 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 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 verb /ˈmæɡnɪfaɪ/

magnify

拡大する
Meaning
to make something appear larger; to increase the importance or effect of something
Example
The microscope can magnify tiny objects for better observation.
顕微鏡は小さな物体をより良い観察のために拡大することができます。
C1 verb, noun /mjuːz/

muse

Meaning
to think deeply about something; a source of inspiration, especially for an artist or writer
Example
She sat by the window to muse about her future.
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 ˈmaɪ.krəʊˌnjuː.tri.ənts

micronutrients

微量栄養素
Meaning
Essential nutrients required by organisms in small quantities throughout life to orchestrate a range of physiological functions.
Example
Micronutrients are essential for cellular function.
微量栄養素は細胞機能に不可欠です。
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 adjective ˌmɒn.jʊˈmɛn.təl

monumental

巨大な重要性、規模、またはサイズ
Meaning
Great in importance, extent, or size; exceptionally great; forming or serving as a monument.
Example
The discovery of electricity was a monumental achievement.
電気の発見はモニュメンタルな成果でした。
C1 noun /ˈmɪd.əl.mæn/

Middleman

仲介者
Meaning
A person who acts as an intermediary between two parties in a business transaction
Example
They decided to cut out the middleman and sell directly to customers.
彼らは仲介者を排除し、直接顧客に販売することに決めました。
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 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 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 /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 /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 adjective /məˈroʊs/

morose

陰鬱
Meaning
sullen, gloomy, or ill-tempered
Example
He became morose after losing his job.
彼は仕事を失った後、落ち込んでしまった。
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 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 /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 adjective ˌmiː.ti.ər.əˈlɒdʒ.ɪ.kəl

meteorological

気象の
Meaning
Relating to weather conditions and atmospheric phenomena.
Example
Meteorological conditions affect farming cycles.
気象条件は農業サイクルに影響を及ぼす。
C1 noun ˌmɒdɪfɪˈkeɪʃn

modification

修正
Meaning
The action of making changes to something.
Example
The plan required modification.
計画には修正が必要でした。
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 noun /ˈmɪm.ɪk/

Mimic

模倣者; 模倣する;
Meaning
A person who copies or imitates the actions, speech, or mannerisms of others
Example
The talented mimic could perfectly imitate famous celebrities.
才能ある模倣者は有名人を完璧に模倣できました。
C1 adjective /məˈlɪʃəs/

Malicious

悪意のある; 有害な
Meaning
having or showing a desire to cause harm to someone; spiteful
Example
The malicious software damaged many computers.
悪意のあるソフトウェアが多くのコンピュータを破壊しました。
C1 noun /mɜːrθ/

mirth

喜び
Meaning
Great joy, amusement, or laughter.
Example
The festival was full of mirth and laughter.
フェスティバルは喜びと笑いでいっぱいでした。
C1 noun /ˈmɪʃ.ən.ɛr.i/

Missionary

宣教師
Meaning
A person sent on a religious mission to promote their faith in a foreign country
Example
The missionary spent years teaching and helping people in remote villages.
宣教師は遠隔地の村で何年も人々に教え、助けてきました。
C1 adverb /ˈmiːk.li/

Meekly

従順に; おとなしく
Meaning
in a quiet, gentle way; without resistance or protest
Example
He meekly accepted the criticism without arguing.
彼は反論せずに従順に批判を受け入れた。
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 ˌmɒd.ɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃənz

modifications

修正
Meaning
The action of making partial or minor changes to something.
Example
DNA modifications enable enhanced traits in crops.
DNAの修正により作物の特性が向上します。
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 adjective /ˈmɜː.sɪ.fəl/

Merciful

慈悲深い; 同情的な
Meaning
showing compassion or forgiveness; kind and forgiving
Example
The merciful judge gave him a lighter sentence.
慈悲深い裁判官は彼に軽い判決を与えました。
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 verb məˈtæb.ə.laɪz

metabolize

成長のために食物を処理して利用する
Meaning
Process and use food for growth and to replace tissue, or process other substances in the body.
Example
The liver helps to metabolize toxins.
肝臓は毒素をメタボライズするのを助けます。
C1 adjective /ˈmæliəbl̩/

malleable

柔軟な
Meaning
Easily shaped or influenced; capable of being bent or adapted.
Example
Gold is a highly malleable metal used in jewelry.
金は非常に柔軟な金属で、ジュエリーに使用されます。
C1 noun /mjuːˈteɪʃn/

mutation

突然変異、遺伝的変化
Meaning
A change in form, structure, or nature, especially in genetics.
Example
Scientists discovered a genetic mutation that caused the disorder.
科学者たちは、その障害を引き起こした遺伝的な突然変異を発見しました。
C1 adjective /ˌmet.əˈbɒl.ɪk/

metabolic

代謝の
Meaning
Relating to the chemical processes that occur within a living organism in order to maintain life.
Example
Regular exercise enhances metabolic efficiency.
定期的な運動は代謝効率を高めます。
C1 adjective /ˈmeɪkˌʃɪft/

makeshift

即席の
Meaning
used as a temporary substitute; improvised
Example
They used boxes as a makeshift table.
彼らは箱を即席のテーブルとして使った。
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 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 /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 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 noun /ˈmeɪ.trɪks/

matrix

マトリックス, 構造
Meaning
An environment or structure in which something develops; also a mathematical array of numbers.
Example
The cultural matrix shaped his worldview.
文化的なマトリックスは彼の世界観を形成した。
C1 verb /ˈmjuːteɪt/

mutate

突然変異する
Meaning
To change or cause to change in form, nature, or character.
Example
The virus can mutate into a more dangerous strain.
ウイルスはより危険な株にミュートすることができます。
C1 noun ˌmɛtə ˈmɔːfəsɪs

metamorphosis

変容
Meaning
A change of the form or nature of a thing or person into a completely different one, by natural or supernatural means.
Example
The company's metamorphosis from a small startup to a global leader was remarkable.
その企業が小さなスタートアップから世界的リーダーへと変容したのは驚くべきことだった。
C1 adjective /moʊˈmentəs/

Momentous

重要
Meaning
of great importance or significance; having far-reaching consequences
Example
The signing of the peace treaty was a momentous occasion for both countries.
平和条約の署名は、両国にとって重要な出来事でした。