B1 noun /ˈmɛtəl/

metal

金属

Meaning

A solid material that is typically hard, shiny, malleable, fusible, and conductive, such as iron, gold, or aluminum.

Example

The ring was made of precious metal.

その指輪は貴金属でできていました。

C1 noun /taɪˈpɒɡrəfi/

typography

タイポグラフィ

Meaning

the art and technique of arranging type to make written language legible and visually appealing

Example

Good typography improves the readability of a website.

良いタイポグラフィはウェブサイトの読みやすさを改善します。

A2 noun ˈsɜːrvɪs

service

サービス

Meaning

An act of helping or doing work for someone.

Example

True education promotes the value of service to others.

本当の教育は他人に対するサービスの価値を促進します。

A2 verb /rɪˈdjuːs/

reduce

減らす

Meaning

to make smaller in size, amount, or degree; to decrease

Example

We need to reduce our expenses this month.

今月は支出を減らす必要があります。

C2 noun /lɪˈbrɛtoʊ/

libretto

オペラの台本

Meaning

The text of an opera or other long vocal work.

Example

She studied the libretto before attending the opera performance.

彼女はオペラの公演に行く前にリブレットを勉強しました。

B2 adjective kənˈven.ʃən.əl

conventional

従来の

Meaning

Based on or in accordance with what is generally done or believed; traditional, standard, customary.

Example

Many farmers still use conventional farming methods.

多くの農家は今でも従来の農法を使用しています。

C2 noun /loʊm/

loam

肥沃な粘土質土壌

Meaning

Fertile soil mixture of sand, clay, and organic matter.

Example

Loam soil is ideal for agriculture due to its nutrient content.

ローム土壌は、その栄養素の含有量のため、農業に最適です。

A2 adjective /sər'praɪzd/

Surprised

驚いた

Meaning

feeling or showing surprise; astonished

Example

I was surprised to see my old friend at the market.

私は市場で古い友達を見て驚きました。

C1 verb /ˈiːvzdrɒp/

eavesdrop

盗み聞き

Meaning

to secretly listen to a conversation

Example

She stood near the door to eavesdrop on their conversation.

彼女はその会話をこっそり聞くためにドアの近くに立っていました。

B1 noun /stoʊv/

Stove

ストーブ

Meaning

a kitchen appliance used for cooking food by applying heat

Example

She cooked dinner on the gas stove.

彼女はガスストーブで夕食を作った。

C2 noun /ˌmɛtəˈfɪzɪks/

metaphysics

形而上学

Meaning

The branch of philosophy that deals with the fundamental nature of reality, existence, and the relationship between mind and matter.

Example

She studied metaphysics to understand the principles of existence beyond physical science.

彼女は物理学を超えた存在の原理を理解するために形而上学を学びました。

B2 noun /ˈtɔːr.ment/

Torment

苦しみ; 苦痛

Meaning

severe physical or mental suffering; extreme pain or anguish

Example

The prisoner endured years of torment in solitary confinement.

囚人は独房で何年もの苦しみに耐えました。

B1 verb /sɪŋk/

sink

沈む

Meaning

to go down below the surface; to descend

Example

The ship sinks in the deep ocean.

船は深い海に沈みます。

B2 verb, noun /ʃeɪv/

shave

髭を剃る

Meaning

To remove hair from the body, typically using a razor; the act of removing hair

Example

He likes to shave every morning before work.

彼は毎朝仕事の前に髭を剃るのが好きです。

A1 noun /ˈɡɑːr.dən/

Garden

庭園

Meaning

a piece of ground, often near a house, used for growing flowers, fruit, or vegetables

Example

She spent her morning tending to the roses in her beautiful garden.

彼女は美しい庭園でバラの手入れをしながら朝を過ごしました。

C2 verb /ˌkaʊˈtaʊ/

kowtow

過度に従順である

Meaning

To act in an excessively subservient or obedient manner.

Example

He refused to kowtow to the unreasonable demands.

彼は不合理な要求に従うことを拒否した。

A1 noun /ˈvɪlɪdʒ/

village

村

Meaning

a small community or group of houses in a rural area

Example

They live in a small village surrounded by mountains.

彼らは山に囲まれた小さな村に住んでいます。

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 /ˈændaɪərn/

andiron

木材を支える金属製のスタンド

Meaning

a metal support used in a fireplace to hold logs

Example

The logs rested on the andirons in the old fireplace.

古い暖炉のアンダイロンの上に木材が置かれていた。

C2 noun /ˈpæn.θi.ɪ.zəm/

pantheism

汎神論

Meaning

The belief that God and the universe are identical, or that everything is a manifestation of God.

Example

Spinoza’s philosophy is often associated with pantheism.

スピノザの哲学はしばしば汎神論と関連付けられます。

B2 noun /ˈrɛlɪvəns/

relevance

syndrome

症候群

Meaning

a group of symptoms that occur together and characterize a condition or disease

Example

Down syndrome affects a person's physical and mental development.

ダウン症は、個人の身体的および精神的な発達に影響を与えます。

C1 verb /ˈdɪsləkeɪt/

dislocate

脱臼する

Meaning

To disturb the normal position of something, especially a joint in the body.

Example

He dislocated his shoulder while playing football.

彼はサッカーをしているときに肩を脱臼しました。

B2 adjective /ɪkˈsten.sɪv/

Extensive

広範囲の; 大規模な; 広い

Meaning

covering or affecting a large area; comprehensive; wide-ranging

Example

The company conducted extensive research before launching the new product.

企業は新しい製品を発売する前に広範囲の研究を行いました。

B1 verb /ˈɪndʒər/

injure

怪我をさせる

Meaning

to cause physical harm or damage to someone or something

Example

He injured his leg while playing football.

彼はサッカーをしている時に足を怪我した。

B1 noun /ˈkʊkər/

cooker

調理器; 炊飯器

Meaning

a device or appliance used for cooking food; a person or thing that cooks

Example

The rice cooker makes cooking meals much easier.

炊飯器は料理をとても簡単にします。

A2 adverb /kəˈrɛktli/

correctly

正しく

Meaning

in a way that is true, accurate, or without mistakes

Example

She answered all the questions correctly.

彼女はすべての質問に正しく答えました。

A2 noun /ˈbɪznəsmæn/

businessman

ビジネスマン

Meaning

a person engaged in commercial or industrial business activities

Example

The businessman invested heavily in new technology.

ビジネスマンは新しい技術に多額の投資をしました。

B2 noun /veɪn/

Vein

静脈; 血管

Meaning

a blood vessel that carries blood back to the heart; a streak or marking of a different color

Example

The nurse found a vein in his arm to draw blood.

看護師は彼の腕に血を取るための静脈を見つけました。

A1 pronoun /maɪˈsɛlf/

myself

自分

Meaning

used for emphasis or to refer to oneself

Example

I will do it myself.

私は自分でそれをやります。

C1 adjective ˈsɒvrɪn

sovereign

主権の, 最高の

Meaning

Possessing supreme or ultimate power; independent.

Example

The sovereign government has control over its currency.

主権政府は自国の通貨を管理している。

C2 noun /dɪˈsɛnʃən/

dissension

意見の相違

Meaning

Strong disagreement or difference of opinion, especially leading to discord within a group.

Example

The meeting ended in dissension among the committee members.

会議は委員会メンバー間の意見の相違で終了しました。

A1 noun ˈfoʊtoʊz

Photos

写真

Meaning

Photographs; pictures taken with a camera.

Example

Adding photos to a family tree makes it more personal.

家系図に写真を追加すると、より個人的になります。

C2 noun /ˈbʌɡəˌbuː/

bugaboo

恐怖 / 不安

Meaning

An object of fear or worry; an imagined cause of anxiety.

Example

The threat of inflation became a political bugaboo.

インフレーションの脅威は政治的な恐怖に変わった。

C1 verb /ˈpærəfreɪz/

paraphrase

幸福

Meaning

To express the meaning of something using different words, often to make it clearer.

Example

The teacher asked the students to paraphrase the poem in their own words.

彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、自分の幸せを隠せなかった。

B1 adjective /ˈdɪstənt/

Distant

遠い

Meaning

far away in space or time; remote

Example

We could see a distant mountain on the horizon.

私たちは地平線に遠くの山を見ることができました。

B2 adjective /ʌnˈwel.kəm/

Unwelcome

不快な; 望ましくない; 招待されていない

Meaning

not wanted or accepted; not invited or pleasant

Example

The unwelcome news ruined their vacation plans.

その歓迎されないニュースは彼らの休暇計画を台無しにしました。

B1 noun /kæmˈpeɪn/

Campaign

キャンペーン

Meaning

an organized course of action to achieve a particular goal; a series of military operations

Example

The environmental campaign successfully raised awareness about climate change.

環境キャンペーンは気候変動に対する意識を効果的に高めました。

C2 verb /dɪˈbɑːrk/

debark

下船する

Meaning

to disembark or get off a ship, aircraft, or vehicle

Example

The passengers debarked as soon as the ship docked.

乗客は船がドックに着いたときに下船しました。

C1 adjective /ˈnjʊrəl/

neural

Meaning

Relating to nerves or the nervous system.

Example

Scientists study neural connections in the brain.

A2 adjective /ˈsɜːr.tən/

Certain

確信している; 確かな; 疑いなく

Meaning

confident and sure; without doubt; definitely true

Example

I am certain that we will succeed.

私は確信しています、私たちは成功します。

A2 adjective /ˈɔːfəl/

awful

ひどい

Meaning

very bad or unpleasant

Example

The weather was awful during our trip.

旅行中、天気はひどかった。

C2 adjective/noun /fɪˈduː.ʃi.er.i/

fiduciary

信託の

Meaning

Involving trust, especially with regard to the relationship between a trustee and a beneficiary.

Example

Banks have fiduciary duties towards their clients.

銀行は顧客に対して信託義務を負っています。

C2 adjective /spɪk/

Spick

非常にきれいで整頓された; 完璧

Meaning

extremely clean and neat; immaculate

Example

The house was spick and span after the cleaning.

掃除後、家はまるで新品のようにきれいで整然としていました。

A2 phrasal verb /lʊk ˈɑːftər/

look after

世話をする

Meaning

to take care of someone or something; to be responsible for someone’s well-being

Example

She looks after her younger brother while their parents are at work.

両親が仕事の間、彼女は弟の世話をする。

B2 verb /əˈlɛdʒ/

allege

主張する

Meaning

to claim or assert something, typically without proof

Example

The witness alleged that the man was at the crime scene.

証人はその男性が犯罪現場にいたと主張した。

A2 noun /ˈæk.ʃən/

Action

行動; アクション

Meaning

the process of doing something; something that is done

Example

We need to take action to solve this problem.

この問題を解決するために行動を起こす必要があります。

A1 noun /ˈʃʊɡər/

Sugar

砂糖

Meaning

sweet crystalline substance used as a sweetener

Example

Please add two teaspoons of sugar to my coffee.

私のコーヒーに砂糖を小さじ2杯加えてください。

C1 noun /ˌrɛstɪˈtjuːʃən/

restitution

賠償

Meaning

The act of restoring something to its rightful owner or compensating for loss

Example

The court ordered restitution to the victims of the fraud.

裁判所は詐欺の被害者に賠償を命じました。

A1 noun /tuː/

two

二

Meaning

the number following one

Example

She has two children.

彼女には二人の子供がいます。

C2 noun /ˈkʌlvərt/

culvert

カルバート

Meaning

a tunnel or drain that carries water under a road or railway

Example

The heavy rainwater flowed through the culvert under the bridge.

重い雨水が橋の下のカルバートを通って流れました。

C1 noun /ˈeɪ.nəs/

Anus

肛門

Meaning

the opening at the end of the digestive tract through which waste leaves the body

Example

The doctor examined the patient's anus during the medical checkup.

医者は診察中に患者の肛門を調べました。

C1 noun /luː/

lieu

代わりに

Meaning

Instead of; in place of.

Example

He gave money in lieu of flowers.

彼は花の代わりにお金を渡した。

C2 noun /ˌæprəˈbeɪʃən/

approbation

承認 / 賞賛

Meaning

approval or praise

Example

The plan won the approbation of the board members.

その計画は理事会メンバーの承認を得ました。

C1 verb /ˈdʒɒsl/

jostle

押す

Meaning

to push, elbow, or bump against someone roughly, typically in a crowd

Example

The fans jostled each other to get closer to the stage.

ファンたちはステージに近づくためにお互いに押し合っていました。

B2 verb /prɪˈsiːd/

precede

先行する

Meaning

to come before something in time, order, or position

Example

A brief introduction precedes each chapter.

簡単な紹介は各章の前に来る。

C2 noun /ˈɪəri/

eyry

猛禽の巣

Meaning

an alternative spelling of eyrie; a nest of a bird of prey

Example

The falcon guarded its eyry fiercely.

隼はその巣を激しく守った。

B1 verb /pəʊs(t)ˈpəʊn/

postpone

延期する

Meaning

to delay something to a later time

Example

The meeting was postponed until next week.

会議は来週に延期されました。

C2 noun /ˈkɪzmɛt/

kismet

運命

Meaning

Destiny or fate.

Example

Meeting her on that day felt like pure kismet.

その日に彼女に会うことは純粋な運命のように感じました。

C1 noun ɪˌræʃ.ənˈæl.ɪ.ti

irrationality

非合理性, 非論理性, 不合理

Meaning

The quality of being illogical or unreasonable; lack of rational thought.

Example

His decision was driven by complete irrationality.

彼の決定は完全に非合理的でした。

C1 verb /bɪˈmoʊn/

bemoan

嘆く

Meaning

To express discontent or sorrow over something.

Example

Critics bemoaned the lack of diversity in the film.

批評家たちは映画の多様性の欠如を嘆いた。

C2 verb /ˈpʌlvəraɪz/

pulverize

粉砕する

Meaning

To crush or grind something into a fine powder; to completely defeat or destroy.

Example

The machine can pulverize stones into dust.

その機械は石を粉々にすることができます。

C1 adverb /ˌʌnkənˈvɛnʃənəli/

unconventionally

型破りに

Meaning

in a way that is not based on or conforming to accepted standards or norms

Example

She dresses unconventionally, mixing bold colors and patterns that surprise everyone.

彼女は型破りに服装をしており、大胆な色と柄を組み合わせて皆を驚かせる。

C1 noun /ɪnˈsɜːʃən/

insertion

挿入

Meaning

the action of inserting something into something else

Example

The insertion of the new data was completed successfully.

新しいデータの挿入は成功裏に完了しました。

A2 verb /rɪˈmeɪn/

remain

残る

Meaning

to stay in the same place; to continue to exist

Example

Only a few guests remain at the party.

パーティーには少数のゲストが残っています。

C2 adjective /dɪˈkrɛpɪt/

decrepit

老朽

Meaning

worn out or weakened by age or neglect

Example

The decrepit old house was on the verge of collapse.

その老朽化した家は崩壊寸前でした。

B1 adverb /ˌʌpsaɪd ˈdaʊn/

Upside-down

逆さま

Meaning

with the upper part at the bottom; in or into a reversed position

Example

The picture was hanging upside-down on the wall.

絵は壁に逆さまに掛かっていた。

C1 adjective /ˈtɜːrnkiː/

turnkey

ターンキー

Meaning

ready for immediate use; a complete product or solution

Example

The company provides turnkey solutions for small businesses.

その会社は小規模なビジネス向けのターンキーソリューションを提供しています。

C2 noun ˈhɑːrbərɪdʒ

harborage

避難所

Meaning

A place of shelter or refuge for pests or animals.

Example

Pests need a harborage site to survive and breed.

害虫は生き残り、繁殖するために避難所が必要です。

B1 noun /ˈtʃæptər/

chapter

章

Meaning

A main division of a book or a period in someone's life.

Example

I just finished the first chapter of the novel.

私は小説の最初の章を終えたばかりです。

C2 noun /ˈbɑːr.nɪ.kəl/

Barnacle

フジツボ

Meaning

a marine crustacean that attaches itself permanently to underwater surfaces

Example

The old ship's hull was covered with barnacles.

古い船の船体にはフジツボがびっしりと付いていた。

C2 noun /pɪks/

pyx

聖体を入れるための小さな容器

Meaning

a small container, often used in Christian liturgy to carry the consecrated host

Example

The priest placed the consecrated host into the pyx before visiting the sick.

司祭は病人を訪れる前に聖体をピクスに入れました。

C1 adjective /ˌɪndɪˈstrʌktəbl/

indestructible

壊れない

Meaning

Impossible to destroy or break.

Example

The superhero's shield was said to be indestructible.

スーパーヒーローの盾は壊れないと言われていました。

C2 noun /ˌdiːnəʊˈteɪʃən/

denotation

指示

Meaning

The literal or primary meaning of a word, in contrast to the feelings or ideas that the word suggests.

Example

The denotation of the word 'rose' is a type of flower.

'ローズ'という単語のデノテーションは花の一種です。

B2 adjective /ˈkaʊntləs/

countless

数えきれない

Meaning

too many to be counted; innumerable

Example

There are countless stars in the sky.

空には無数の星があります。

B2 noun noʊˈbel praɪz

Nobel Prize

ノーベル賞

Meaning

Any of six international prizes awarded annually for outstanding work in physics, chemistry, physiology or medicine, literature, economics, and the promotion of peace.

Example

Nobel Prize recognition evaded Bose's contributions.

Nobel Prize recognition did not apply to Bose's contributions.

B1 noun /ˈfaɪn.dɪŋ/

finding

発見、調査後に得られた結論または結果

Meaning

a discovery, conclusion, or result reached after investigation

Example

The scientist published her findings in a leading journal.

科学者は彼女の発見を主要なジャーナルに発表しました。

C1 noun ˌɪnfɛsˈteɪʃən

infestation

侵入, 異常に大量の昆虫や動物がある場所に存在すること

Meaning

The presence of an unusually large number of insects or animals in a place, causing damage or disease.

Example

The infestation of ants in the kitchen led to immediate pest control measures.

キッチンにおけるアリの侵入は、即座に害虫駆除対策を講じる結果となった。

B2 verb /rɪˈvaɪv/

revive

蘇生する

Meaning

To bring back to life, consciousness, or activity.

Example

The paramedics managed to revive the unconscious man.

救急隊員は意識不明の男性を蘇生させることに成功した。

C2 adjective /ˈdɔːnt.ləs/

dauntless

無敵の、勇敢な、決然とした

Meaning

Showing fearlessness and determination; brave and resolute.

Example

The dauntless soldier fought against all odds.

無敵の兵士はすべての困難に立ち向かった。

C1 adjective /præɡˈmæt.ɪk/

pragmatic

実用的

Meaning

Dealing with things sensibly and realistically in a way that is based on practical rather than idealistic considerations.

Example

He took a pragmatic approach to solving the financial crisis.

彼は財政危機を解決するために実用的なアプローチを採用しました。

C2 verb /ˌmɪs.əˈtrɪb.juːt/

misattribute

誤って帰属する

Meaning

to incorrectly credit something, such as a work or remark, to the wrong person or source

Example

The quote was misattributed to Shakespeare.

その引用はシェイクスピアに誤って帰属されました。

C1 adjective /ˈwɪm.zɪ.kəl/

Whimsical

風変わりな; 奇妙な

Meaning

playfully quaint or fanciful, especially in an appealing and amusing way

Example

The artist created whimsical sculptures that delighted children.

アーティストは子供たちを喜ばせる奇抜な彫刻を作りました。

A2 preposition /riː/

re

について

Meaning

concerning or about (used in formal letters or emails)

Example

The letter was sent re your recent application.

その手紙はあなたの最近の申請について送られました。

C1 verb /kliːv/

cleave

裂ける, 切る

Meaning

to split or divide; to cut through forcefully

Example

He used an axe to cleave the wood.

彼は斧を使って木を割った。

C2 adjective /pərˈspɪkjuəs/

perspicuous

明確

Meaning

Clearly expressed and easily understood; lucid.

Example

The teacher gave a perspicuous explanation of the theory.

先生は理論について明確な説明をしました。

C1 verb /ˈlɛdʒɪsˌleɪt/

legislate

立法する

Meaning

to make or enact laws

Example

The government plans to legislate new safety standards.

政府は新しい安全基準を制定する計画です。

B2 noun /ˈsel.ər.i/

Celery

セロリ

Meaning

a green vegetable with long crisp stems that can be eaten raw or cooked

Example

I added chopped celery to the soup for extra flavor.

私はスープにセロリを加えて、さらに風味を増しました。

B2 verb, noun /dɑːrt/

dart

ダート/急に走る

Meaning

to move suddenly and quickly; a small pointed missile thrown at a target

Example

The cat darted across the street to avoid the car.

猫は車を避けるために急いで道路を横切りました。

C2 adjective, noun /səbˈmɜːrsəbl/

submersible

潜水艇

Meaning

capable of being submerged; a small underwater craft

Example

The scientists explored the deep ocean using a submersible.

科学者たちは潜水艇を使って深海を探査した。

C1 adjective /ˈθɪŋ.kə.bəl/

thinkable

考えられる

Meaning

Capable of being imagined or conceived; possible to consider or believe

Example

It is hard to believe that such an outcome is even thinkable.

そのような結果が考えられるとは信じがたい。

B2 adjective /prəˈspɛktɪv/

prospective

将来性のある

Meaning

likely or expected to happen in the future; potential

Example

The company is meeting with prospective clients next week.

その会社は来週、将来性のあるクライアントと会う予定です。

B1 noun /keɪv/

Cave

洞窟; 空間;

Meaning

a large underground chamber in a hill or cliff; a hollow space in rock

Example

The explorers discovered ancient paintings on the cave walls.

探険者は洞窟の壁に古代の絵を発見しました。

B1 noun /soʊl/

Soul

魂

Meaning

the spiritual or immaterial essence of a human being or animal; a person's emotional or intellectual nature

Example

She poured her heart and soul into her artwork.

彼女は芸術作品に心と魂を込めました。

C2 verb /ˈtrʌk.əl/

truckle

従う

Meaning

To submit or yield obsequiously to someone in power.

Example

He refused to truckle to the demands of the corrupt officials.

彼は腐敗した役人の要求に従うことを拒否した。

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 noun /ˌsuː.pɚˈfluː.ə.t̬i/

superfluity

過剰

Meaning

An excessive amount of something; more than what is needed.

Example

The room was filled with a superfluity of decorations.

部屋は装飾で過剰に満たされていました。

B2 noun ɪˈmjuː.nɪ.ti

immunity

免疫力

Meaning

The ability of an organism to resist a particular infection or toxin by the action of specific antibodies.

Example

A strong immunity protects against infections.

強い免疫力は感染症から守ります。

B2 noun, verb /ˈpɛdəl/

pedal

足で操作するレバー

Meaning

A foot-operated lever for powering or controlling a mechanism, especially on a bicycle.

Example

He pressed down hard on the bicycle pedal.

彼は自転車のペダルを力いっぱい踏んだ。

A2 noun sɔːŋz

songs

歌

Meaning

A short poem or other set of words set to music or meant to be sung.

Example

Listen to songs to learn pronunciation.

発音を学ぶために歌を聞いてください。

C2 noun /ʃɪˈfɒn/

chiffon

シフォン

Meaning

A lightweight, sheer fabric often used in dresses or scarves.

Example

She wore a beautiful chiffon dress at the party.

彼女はパーティーで美しいシフォンのドレスを着ていました。

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。

C1 noun ˌfræɡ.mənˈteɪ.ʃən

fragmentation

フラグメンテーション

Meaning

The process or state of breaking or being broken into fragments.

Example

Habitat fragmentation threatens many species.

生息地のフラグメンテーションは多くの種に脅威を与えています。

C2 noun/verb /ˈkɜːrtsi/

curtsy

お辞儀

Meaning

a respectful bow made by women by bending the knees with one foot in front of the other

Example

She gave a quick curtsy before leaving the stage.

彼女はステージを去る前に素早いカートシーをしました。

C1 noun ˈprɛvələns

prevalence

蔓延

Meaning

The fact or condition of being widespread; the extent to which something exists or occurs

Example

The prevalence of aging issues requires immediate attention.

老化問題の蔓延は即時の注意を必要とする。

A2 adjective /ɪˌlɛkˈtrɒnɪk/

electronic

電子の

Meaning

Operating with or produced by the use of electronic devices.

Example

She bought an electronic keyboard for her music lessons.

彼女は音楽のレッスンのために電子キーボードを買った。

C2 verb /əˈkriːt/

accrete

蓄積する

Meaning

to grow or increase gradually by accumulation or addition

Example

Dust particles accrete over time to form larger celestial bodies.

塵の粒子は時間とともに集まって、より大きな天体を形成します。

C2 adjective /daɪˈɡrɛsɪv/

digressive

主題から外れる傾向

Meaning

Tending to depart from the main subject in speech or writing.

Example

The speaker's digressive style made the lecture difficult to follow.

話者のダイグレッシブなスタイルは講義を追いかけるのを難しくした。

B1 noun /ˈbʌb.əl/

bubble

泡

Meaning

a thin sphere of liquid enclosing air or gas; a temporary state of inflated value or excitement

Example

The children chased the bubbles in the air.

子供たちは空中の泡を追いかけました。

C1 verb /məˈruːn/

maroon

無人島に取り残す

Meaning

to leave someone trapped and isolated, especially on an island

Example

The sailors were marooned on a deserted island.

水夫たちは無人島に取り残されました。

C1 noun /ˈwɛlˌduːər/

well-doer

善行者

Meaning

A person who does good deeds; a benefactor.

Example

The community praised the well-doer for his charity.

コミュニティはその善行者を称賛しました。

B2 adjective /ˈsɪnɪstər/

sinister

不吉な

Meaning

Giving the impression that something harmful or evil is happening or will happen.

Example

The abandoned house had a sinister atmosphere.

その廃屋には不吉な雰囲気が漂っていた。

B2 noun /ˈspəʊkspɜːrsən/

spokesperson

スポークスマン

Meaning

a person who speaks on behalf of others or an organization

Example

The spokesperson addressed the press conference on behalf of the company.

スポークスマンは会社を代表して記者会見で話しました。

C1 noun /ˈrɒstrəm/

rostrum

演壇

Meaning

A raised platform for speakers, performers, or leaders.

Example

The politician delivered a speech from the rostrum.

政治家は演壇から演説を行いました。

B1 noun səˈluː.ʃənz

solutions

解決策

Meaning

A means of solving a problem or dealing with a difficult situation.

Example

Biotechnology provides solutions to environmental challenges.

バイオテクノロジーは環境問題に対する解決策を提供します。

A2 adverb; noun /ˌaʊtˈdɔːrz/

outdoors

屋外で

Meaning

outside a building; the natural environment outside

Example

We spent the whole afternoon outdoors enjoying the fresh air.

私たちは午後ずっと屋外で新鮮な空気を楽しみました。

B1 noun /ˈleʒ.ər/

Leisure

レジャー; 自由時間

Meaning

time when one is not working or occupied; free time used for enjoyment

Example

She enjoys reading books in her leisure time.

彼女は自由時間に本を読むのが好きです。

B2 noun ɪˈlɪtərəsi

illiteracy

識字率の低さ

Meaning

The inability to read and write; lack of education or knowledge in a particular area.

Example

Illiteracy often leads to poverty and unemployment.

識字率の低さは貧困や失業を引き起こすことがよくあります。

C1 noun /prəˈpɛlənt/

propellant

推進剤

Meaning

A substance that drives or pushes something forward, especially fuel in rockets or engines.

Example

The rocket uses a liquid propellant to launch into space.

ロケットは液体推進剤を使用して宇宙に打ち上げられます。

C2 noun /ˈrɪɡməˌroʊl/

rigmarole

面倒なこと

Meaning

a long, complicated, and confusing process or story

Example

Getting a visa was such a rigmarole of paperwork and interviews.

ビザを取得するのは、書類とインタビューの面倒なことだった。

B1 noun /ˈtʃɪl.i ˈpaʊ.dər/

Chilli Powder

チリパウダー

Meaning

a spice made from ground dried chili peppers, used to add heat and flavor to food

Example

Add two teaspoons of chilli powder to make the dish spicier.

料理を辛くするためにチリパウダーを小さじ2杯加えてください。