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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 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。
A2 noun /ɡəˈrɑːʒ/

Garage

ガレージ
Meaning
a building or space for housing a motor vehicle; a commercial establishment for repairing motor vehicles
Example
He parked his car in the garage to protect it from the hailstorm.
彼は車をガレージに停めて、雹から守りました。
B1 noun /ˈprɪnsɪpl/

principle

原則
Meaning
A fundamental truth or proposition that serves as the foundation for a system of belief or behavior.
Example
Honesty is a key principle of leadership.
正直さはリーダーシップの重要な原則です。
B2 adverb /aɪˈrɒnɪkli/

ironically

皮肉にも
Meaning
in a way that is contrary to what is expected or intended
Example
Ironically, the fire station burned down.
皮肉にも、消防署が焼け落ちた。
B2 noun /ˌpɜː.sɪˈvɪə.rəns/

perseverance

忍耐力
Meaning
Persistence in doing something despite difficulty or delay in achieving success
Example
His perseverance helped him achieve his dreams.
彼の忍耐力が彼を夢の実現に導いた。
C2 noun /ˈɪl.i.æd/

iliad

イリアス
Meaning
An ancient Greek epic poem attributed to Homer, describing the events of the Trojan War.
Example
Students studied the Iliad to understand Greek mythology and heroism.
学生たちはイリアスを学び、ギリシャ神話と英雄主義を理解しました。
B1 noun /rɪst/

Wrist

手首
Meaning
the joint connecting the hand with the forearm
Example
He wore a watch on his wrist.
彼は手首に時計をしていた。
B2 noun /biːm/

beam

光線 / 梁
Meaning
a ray or shaft of light; a long piece of wood or metal used to support weight
Example
A beam of sunlight entered through the window.
一筋の光線が窓から入ってきた。
C2 noun /ˌænɪmædˈvɜːʒən/

animadversion

批判
Meaning
Strong criticism or censure.
Example
The policy attracted severe animadversion from the public.
その政策は公衆から厳しい批判を受けた。
B2 adjective ˌæn.tiˌdɪs.krɪˈmɪn.eɪ.ʃən

anti-discrimination

反差別的
Meaning
Opposed to or working against discrimination; promoting equal treatment regardless of differences.
Example
The anti-discrimination movement was groundbreaking.
反差別的運動は画期的でした。
A2 verb /əkˈsɛpt/

accept

受け入れる
Meaning
to receive willingly; to believe or come to recognize
Example
She decided to accept the job offer.
彼女は仕事の提案を受け入れることに決めた。
B2 noun /kəˈmɪʃənər/

commissioner

コミッショナー
Meaning
an official in charge of a particular department or area
Example
The police commissioner addressed the media about the incident.
警察のコミッショナーは、事件についてメディアに話しました。
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。
C2 verb /ˈkɒdʒɪteɪt/

cogitate

熟考する
Meaning
to think deeply about something; to meditate or reflect
Example
He sat by the river to cogitate on his future plans.
彼は川のそばに座って、未来の計画について考えました。
C2 noun /ˈæp.ɪˌkʌl.tʃər/

apiculture

養蜂業
Meaning
The practice of keeping and raising bees for honey and other products.
Example
Apiculture plays a vital role in agriculture by supporting pollination.
養蜂業は農業において重要な役割を果たしており、受粉をサポートしています。
B1 noun /kjuː/

Queue

列; 行列
Meaning
a line of people or things waiting for something; a sequence
Example
We had to wait in a long queue to buy tickets for the movie.
映画のチケットを買うために長い行列で待たなければなりませんでした。
C2 verb /rɔɪl/

roil

かき乱す
Meaning
to make a liquid muddy or disturbed; to cause agitation or disorder
Example
The constant protests roiled the city streets.
絶え間ない抗議が街の通りをかき乱した。
C1 verb /ˈtɛðər/

tether

繋ぐ
Meaning
To tie an animal with a rope or chain so it cannot move far.
Example
The farmer tethered the goat to a post.
農夫はヤギを柱に繋ぎました。
B1 noun /plʌm/

Plum

プラム
Meaning
a small round fruit with smooth red or purple skin, sweet flesh, and a single large seed
Example
The purple plum was juicy and delicious.
その紫色のプラムはジューシーで美味しかった。
B2 verb /əˈbaɪd/

abide

従う
Meaning
to accept or act in accordance with; to endure; to dwell
Example
I will abide by the rules of the company.
私は会社のルールに従います。
C1 adjective /ʌnˈhoʊli/

Unholy

不浄な; 邪悪な; 不敬な
Meaning
wicked; sinful; profane
Example
The unholy alliance between the two companies caused public outrage.
その二つの会社の間の不浄な提携は、公共の怒りを引き起こしました。
B2 verb /ˈkɒntəmpleɪt/

contemplate

Meaning
to think deeply and carefully about something; to consider thoughtfully
Example
She sat quietly to contemplate her future plans.
C1 noun /sʌˈmeɪʃən/

summation

合計, 要約
Meaning
The process of adding things together; a summary of points.
Example
The lawyer gave a powerful summation of the case.
弁護士は事件の強力な要約を行った。
B2 noun /lɔːntʃ/

Launch

ランチ
Meaning
a large motorboat or a boat used to transport people and goods
Example
We took a launch to cross the river.
私たちは川を渡るためにランチを使いました。
C1 noun /ˈnaɪ.tɪŋ.ɡeɪl/

Nightingale

ナイチンゲール
Meaning
small songbird known for its beautiful singing, especially at night
Example
The nightingale sang sweetly in the moonlight.
ナイチンゲールは月明かりの中で甘美に歌った。
B2 verb /blɪŋk/

blink

まばたきする
Meaning
to close and open the eyes quickly.
Example
She blinked rapidly to clear the dust from her eyes.
彼女は目からほこりを取り除くために素早く瞬きをした。
A1 noun /tɜːrn/

Turn

回転; 方向転換; 機会;
Meaning
an act of moving something in a circular direction; a change of direction; an opportunity to do something
Example
It's your turn to speak at the meeting.
会議で話す番です。
B2 noun /ˈɡleɪʃər/

glacier

氷河
Meaning
a large mass of ice that moves slowly over land
Example
The glacier is slowly melting due to climate change.
氷河は気候変動のためにゆっくりと溶けています。
B2 noun /siːdʒ/

siege

包囲
Meaning
A military operation in which a place is surrounded to force its surrender.
Example
The castle fell after a long siege.
城は長い包囲戦の後に落ちました。
C1 noun /drɑːft/ (UK), /dræft/ (US)

draught

Meaning
a current of cool air in a room or another confined space; also a portion of liquid, especially beer, served from a barrel or cask
Example
She closed the window to keep out the cold draught.
C1 adjective /ʌnˈθɪŋkɪŋ/

unthinking

軽率な
Meaning
done without careful thought; automatic or thoughtless
Example
His unthinking remark hurt her feelings.
彼の軽率な発言は彼女の気持ちを傷つけた。
C1 adjective /ˈræspi/

raspy

ハスキー
Meaning
having a harsh, rough, or grating sound
Example
His raspy voice revealed years of smoking.
彼のハスキーな声は喫煙の年数を明らかにした。
B1 verb /rɪd/

rid

取り除く
Meaning
to remove or get rid of something
Example
I need to rid the house of all the clutter.
家の中のすべてのゴミを取り除く必要があります。
C1 adjective /ˌɪndɪˈskrɪmɪnət/

indiscriminate

無差別
Meaning
Done without careful judgment; random or haphazard.
Example
The indiscriminate use of pesticides harms the environment.
農薬の無差別な使用は環境に害を与えます。
C2 adjective /ˌɪndɪˈfætɪɡəbl̩/

indefatigable

疲れ知らず
Meaning
persisting tirelessly; incapable of being fatigued
Example
Her indefatigable spirit kept the team motivated during the long project.
彼女の疲れ知らずの精神が、長いプロジェクトを通してチームを励ましました。
B1 noun /kriˈeɪ.ʃənz/

creations

創作物
Meaning
Things that have been created, especially works of art or imaginative works.
Example
His creations astonished the world.
彼の創作物は世界を驚かせた。
C1 verb /rɒmp/

romp

楽しく遊ぶ
Meaning
to play or move in a lively, carefree, and energetic way
Example
The children romped happily in the garden.
子供たちは庭で楽しそうに遊んでいました。
C2 noun /ˈdɛkəˌpɒd/

decapod

十脚目
Meaning
An arthropod with ten limbs, such as crabs, lobsters, and shrimps.
Example
The lobster is a well-known decapod.
ロブスターは有名な十脚目です。
C1 noun /ɡəˈzet/

Gazette

公報
Meaning
an official journal or newspaper, especially one published by an organization or government
Example
The promotion was officially announced in the government gazette last week.
昇進は先週、政府の公報で正式に発表されました。
B2 noun /ˈdiː.lɪŋ/

Dealing

取引; 処理; 扱い
Meaning
business transactions; the way of treating people or handling situations
Example
His fair dealing with customers earned him an excellent reputation.
顧客との公正な取引が彼に素晴らしい評判をもたらしました。
C2 noun /ˈsætər/

satyr

幸せ
Meaning
a creature from Greek mythology depicted as a lustful being, often half-man and half-goat; by extension, a lecherous man
Example
In the museum mural, a satyr plays the panpipes while dancing in the woods.
彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、自分の幸せを隠すことができませんでした。
A2 adverb /bɪˈsaɪdz/

Besides

その上
Meaning
in addition to; moreover; furthermore
Example
Besides being smart, he is also kind.
賢いだけでなく、その上優しい。
C1 noun /nɪərˈvɑːnə/

nirvana

Meaning
A state of perfect happiness, peace, and freedom from suffering; in Buddhism, the ultimate goal of liberation.
Example
Meditation helps some people seek nirvana in their lives.
B2 noun ɪnˈdev.ər

endeavor

努力
Meaning
An attempt to achieve a goal; a serious determined effort.
Example
The endeavor to innovate space tourism is ambitious.
スペースツーリズムの革新への努力は野心的です。
A2 noun /ˈsɒkər/

soccer

サッカー
Meaning
a sport in which two teams of eleven players each try to score goals by kicking a ball into the opposing goal
Example
He loves to play soccer with his friends.
彼は友達とサッカーをするのが好きです。
C1 noun /ˈmeɪhɛm/

mayhem

混乱
Meaning
Violent or extreme disorder; chaos and destruction.
Example
The protest turned into mayhem when the crowd clashed with the police.
抗議活動は群衆が警察と衝突したときに混乱に変わった。
C1 noun /krəˈvæs/

crevasse

深い亀裂
Meaning
a deep crack in a glacier or the earth’s surface
Example
The climbers carefully crossed the icy crevasse.
登山者たちは慎重に氷の亀裂を越えました。
B2 adjective /ˈvɜːr.tʃu.əs/

Virtuous

徳のある; 正義の; 道徳的に優れた;
Meaning
having high moral standards; righteous; morally excellent
Example
She is known for her virtuous character and honest dealings.
彼女はその徳のある性格と正直な取引で知られています。
B2 noun ˌspɛk.jʊˈleɪ.ʃən

speculation

投機
Meaning
Investment in stocks, property, or other ventures in the hope of gain but with the risk of loss.
Example
Stock market speculation can lead to high volatility.
株式市場のスペキュレーションは高いボラティリティを引き起こす可能性があります。
B1 adjective /ˈkoʊzi/

cozy

居心地の良い
Meaning
giving a feeling of comfort, warmth, and relaxation
Example
We sat in a cozy little café on a rainy day.
雨の日に小さな居心地の良いカフェで座っていました。
C2 noun /ˈbrɪɡ.ənd/

brigand

山賊
Meaning
A member of a gang that ambushes and robs people in forests or mountains; a bandit.
Example
The travelers were attacked by brigands in the mountains.
旅行者は山中で山賊に襲われました。
C2 noun /ˌkʌmˈʌpəns/

comeuppance

報い
Meaning
A deserved punishment or fate; just deserts.
Example
The corrupt official finally got his comeuppance in court.
腐敗した役人は最終的に裁判所で自分の報いを受けた。
C1 noun /ˈlɛɡɪŋ/

legging

タイツ
Meaning
tight-fitting stretch pants, typically worn by women for exercise or casual wear
Example
She bought a new pair of black leggings for the gym.
彼女はジム用に新しい黒いレギンスを買った。
B1 noun /ˈnætʃərəl dɪˈzæstər/

natural disaster

自然災害
Meaning
a catastrophic event caused by natural processes of the Earth that results in significant damage, destruction, or loss of life
Example
The coastal town was devastated by a natural disaster.
その沿岸の町は自然災害で壊滅的な被害を受けた。
C2 adjective /luːd/

lewd

下品な
Meaning
Sexually offensive, obscene, or vulgar.
Example
He was arrested for making lewd remarks in public.
彼は公共の場で下品な発言をしたため、逮捕された。
C1 noun kəˈrəʊ.ʒən

corrosion

腐食
Meaning
The gradual destruction of materials by chemical or electrochemical reaction, especially of metals by oxidation.
Example
Corrosion in pipes leads to leakage.
パイプ内の腐食は漏れの原因となります。
B2 adjective /ˈpæʃənət/

passionate

情熱的な
Meaning
showing or caused by strong feelings or a strong belief
Example
He is passionate about environmental conservation.
彼は環境保護に情熱を注いでいます。
C1 noun /əˈkʌmpənɪmənt/

accompaniment

伴奏
Meaning
Something that goes together with or complements another thing, often music or food.
Example
The dish was served with a spicy sauce as an accompaniment.
その料理はスパイシーなソースを添えて提供されました。
B1 adjective /rɪˈlækst/

relaxed

リラックスした
Meaning
free from tension or stress; calm and comfortable
Example
She felt relaxed after listening to soft music.
柔らかい音楽を聞いて、彼女はリラックスした。
A2 verb /ˈkʌv.ərd/

covered

覆われた
Meaning
Protected by being placed over or wrapped; hidden from view.
Example
The forest is covered in greenery.
森は緑で覆われています。
B2 verb /bræɡ/

brag

自慢する
Meaning
to talk proudly about oneself or one's achievements in an annoying way
Example
He always brags about his expensive car.
彼はいつも高価な車について自慢している。
C1 adjective /ˈsɜːrvaɪl/ or /ˈsɜːrvəl/

servile

卑屈な
Meaning
having or showing an excessive willingness to serve or please others
Example
His servile attitude annoyed his colleagues.
彼の卑屈な態度は同僚を困らせていました。
C2 adjective /ʌnˈsʌlid/

unsullied

汚れのない
Meaning
not spoiled or made impure; perfectly clean or pure
Example
His reputation remained unsullied despite the accusations.
彼の評判は告発にもかかわらず汚れのないままでした。
C1 verb /dɪˈpoʊz/

depose

Meaning
to remove someone from office or power, especially suddenly and forcefully
Example
The rebels managed to depose the dictator after years of unrest.
C2 verb /ɪnˈθroʊn/

enthrone

戴冠する
Meaning
to install someone on a throne or to give someone high status
Example
The king was enthroned in a grand ceremony.
王は大きな儀式で即位しました。
C2 adjective /vaɪˈkɛəriəs/

vicarious

幸福
Meaning
experienced through the feelings or actions of another person
Example
She felt vicarious excitement watching her son win the award.
彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、幸福を隠すことができなかった。
C1 verb, noun /kweɪl/

quail

恐怖を感じる; 小さくて短い尾の鳥
Meaning
verb: to feel or show fear; noun: a small, short-tailed bird
Example
She quailed at the sight of the approaching storm.
彼女は迫り来る嵐の光景に恐怖を感じた。
C1 adjective /ˌɪrɪˈspɛktɪv/

Irrespective

無視して; 問わず
Meaning
without taking something into account; regardless of
Example
All students will be treated equally, irrespective of their background.
すべての学生は、背景に関係なく平等に扱われます。
C2 noun /ˈjoʊmən/

yeoman

農民 / 忠実な従業員
Meaning
A farmer who cultivates his own land; also used to describe someone performing loyal, useful service.
Example
He did yeoman service in completing the project on time.
彼はプロジェクトを時間通りに完了させるために忠実にサービスを提供しました。
C1 verb /kənˈkɒkt/

concoct

作る、考案する
Meaning
to make something, especially food or a story, by mixing or inventing
Example
He concocted a story to explain his absence.
彼は自分の不在を説明するために話を作り上げました。
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。
B2 adjective /əˈtɒm.ɪk/

Atomic

原子
Meaning
relating to atoms or atomic energy; extremely small
Example
The atomic structure of hydrogen is the simplest.
水素の原子構造は最も単純です。
C2 noun /ˈsɒfɪst/

sophist

詭弁家
Meaning
a person who uses clever but misleading arguments
Example
He was dismissed as a sophist who twisted facts to win debates.
彼は討論に勝つために事実を歪める詭弁家として解雇されました。
C1 verb /əˈdʒɜrn/

adjourn

延期する
Meaning
to suspend a meeting or session to another time or place
Example
The judge decided to adjourn the hearing until next week.
裁判官は次の週まで聴聞を延期することに決めました。
C2 adjective /ˌɪməˈmɔːriəl/

immemorial

不朽の
Meaning
Extending back beyond memory or record; ancient.
Example
The tradition has been followed since time immemorial.
その伝統は不朽の時代から受け継がれてきた。
C2 noun (plural) /ˈɔːrdʒiːz/

orgies

オルギー
Meaning
Wild gatherings involving excessive indulgence in food, drink, or sexual activity.
Example
The ancient Romans were infamous for their lavish feasts and orgies.
古代ローマ人は豪華な宴会とオルギーで悪名高かった。
C1 verb /praɪ/

pry

覗く / 口出しする
Meaning
to look closely into something; to try to find out private information
Example
She tried to pry into her neighbor’s private life.
彼女は隣人のプライベートな生活を覗こうとした。
C1 noun /ˈsɒlstɪs/

solstice

至点
Meaning
the two times in the year when the sun is at its greatest distance from the equator (summer and winter solstice)
Example
People celebrate the summer solstice with festivals and rituals.
人々は夏至を祝うために祭りや儀式を行います。
B2 noun /ˈpæd.i/

Paddy

未加工の米; 稲田
Meaning
rice in its natural state before processing; a field where rice is grown
Example
The farmers worked hard in the paddy fields during harvest season.
農家は収穫の季節に稲田で懸命に働きました。
C1 verb /hɔːl/

haul

引っ張る
Meaning
to pull or drag something heavy with effort
Example
The workers hauled the boxes into the truck.
作業員たちは箱をトラックに引きずり込んだ。
B2 adjective /ɪnˈfɔːrmətɪv/

Informative

有益な
Meaning
giving or providing useful information; educational; instructive
Example
The documentary was very informative and educational.
そのドキュメンタリーはとても有益で教育的でした。
B2 noun /ˈkɒmjʊnɪst/

communist

Meaning
a person who supports or believes in the principles of communism
Example
The communist ideology aims for a classless society.
B1 noun /ˈklaɪ.mət/

climate

気候
Meaning
The weather conditions prevailing in an area in general.
Example
Climate change impacts all regions globally.
気候変動は世界中のすべての地域に影響を与えます。
B2 adverb /ˈoʊpənli/

Openly

率直に; 公然と
Meaning
in a frank and honest way; without concealment; publicly
Example
She spoke openly about her struggles with mental health.
彼女はメンタルヘルスの問題についてオープンに話した。
B2 noun /rɪm/

rim

縁
Meaning
the outer edge or border of a circular object
Example
The coffee cup had a chip on its rim.
コーヒーカップの縁にひびが入っていました。
C1 verb /θrɒb/

throb

脈打つ
Meaning
to beat or pulse strongly, often with pain
Example
His head began to throb after the long day.
長い一日の後、彼の頭が脈打ち始めた。
C1 adjective səˈblaɪm

sublime

崇高, 壮大, 卓越
Meaning
Of such excellence, grandeur, or beauty as to inspire great admiration or awe.
Example
The sublime beauty of the mountain landscape took my breath away.
山の風景の崇高な美しさは私の息を奪いました。
C1 verb /ɪnˈvælɪdeɪt/

invalidate

無効にする
Meaning
To make something not valid or legally acceptable.
Example
The new evidence may invalidate the previous ruling.
新しい証拠が前の判決を無効にするかもしれません。
A2 adjective /hjuːdʒ/

huge

巨大な
Meaning
extremely large in size or amount
Example
The stadium was filled with a huge crowd.
スタジアムは巨大な群衆で埋め尽くされていました。
B2 noun /stɑːr fɪʃ/

Star fish

ヒトデ
Meaning
a marine echinoderm with five or more radiating arms, typically found on the sea floor
Example
The starfish slowly moved across the ocean floor searching for food.
ヒトデはゆっくりと海底を動きながら食べ物を探した。
B2 verb /nɪt/

knit

編む
Meaning
To make clothes or fabric by interlocking loops of yarn with needles.
Example
She loves to knit scarves for her friends during the winter.
彼女は冬に友達のためにスカーフを編むのが好きです。
C1 noun /ˌɪntɪˈmeɪʃən/

intimation

示唆
Meaning
A subtle or indirect hint or suggestion.
Example
She gave no intimation of her plans.
彼女は自分の計画について何の示唆も与えなかった。
B2 verb /ɪˈnækt/

enact

制定する
Meaning
to make into law; to perform or act out
Example
The government decided to enact a new policy on education.
政府は教育に関する新しい政策を制定することを決定しました。
C1 adjective /snaɪd/

snide

皮肉な
Meaning
mocking or insulting in an indirect way
Example
He couldn’t resist making a snide comment about her dress.
彼は彼女のドレスについて皮肉なコメントをするのをやめられなかった。
B2 noun /ˌkɑn.trəˈdɪk.ʃən/

Contradiction

矛盾; 不一致
Meaning
a combination of statements, ideas, or features which are opposed to one another; inconsistency
Example
There was a clear contradiction between his words and his actions.
彼の言葉と行動の間には明確な矛盾がありました。
C1 noun /voʊɡ/

vogue

ファッション
Meaning
the prevailing fashion, style, or trend at a particular time
Example
Minimalist design is currently in vogue.
ミニマリストデザインは現在ファッションです。
B2 adjective /ˈʃæl.oʊ/

Shallow

浅い; 表面的; 知識の深さが欠けている
Meaning
not deep; superficial; lacking depth of knowledge
Example
The shallow water is perfect for children to play.
浅い水は子供たちが遊ぶのに最適です。
C1 adjective /ˈkæn.dɪd/

Candid

率直な; 正直な; 直言
Meaning
truthful and straightforward; frank and honest in expression
Example
I appreciate your candid opinion about the project.
プロジェクトに関するあなたの率直な意見に感謝します。
C1 adjective /ˈnæv.ɪ.ɡə.bəl/

Navigable

航行可能
Meaning
suitable for ships or boats to travel on; able to be navigated
Example
The river is navigable for small boats during the rainy season.
その川は雨季に小さなボートが通行可能です。
C2 verb /ˈdɛsɪkeɪt/

desiccate

乾燥させる
Meaning
to dry up completely or remove the moisture from something
Example
The hot sun can quickly desiccate plants in the desert.
暑い太陽は砂漠の植物をすぐに乾燥させることができます。
B2 noun draʊt

drought

干ばつ
Meaning
A prolonged period of abnormally low rainfall; a shortage of water.
Example
Drought impacts crop growth significantly.
干ばつは作物の成長に大きな影響を与えます。
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。
B2 noun/verb /preɪ/

prey

Meaning
an animal hunted by another for food; to hunt and feed on
Example
Lions prey on zebras in the wild.
C2 noun /priˈɛmpʃən/

preemption

優先権
Meaning
The act of taking action before someone else; the right to purchase or act before others.
Example
The company exercised preemption to acquire the land before competitors.
会社は競争相手より先に土地を取得するために優先権を行使しました。
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 /ˌmɒnəˈlɪθɪk/

monolithic

モノリシック
Meaning
Massive, uniform, and indivisible; resembling a large single stone or structure.
Example
The company maintained a monolithic structure resistant to change.
その会社は変化に強いモノリシックな構造を維持しました。
C1 adjective /ˈsʌltri/

sultry

蒸し暑く湿った、魅力的な
Meaning
Uncomfortably hot and humid; also describes someone attractive in a passionate or sensual way.
Example
The sultry weather made it hard to focus on work.
蒸し暑い天気は仕事に集中するのを難しくしました。
C2 noun /moʊˈtɪləti/

motility

運動性
Meaning
The ability of an organism or cell to move independently.
Example
The motility of sperm is crucial for successful fertilization.
精子の運動性は受精成功のために重要です。
C1 adjective /dɪˈbeɪst/

debased

劣化した
Meaning
having lost quality, value, or moral character
Example
The debased currency lost the trust of the people.
劣化した通貨は人々の信頼を失った。
B1 noun /ˌkænsəˈleɪʃən/

cancellation

取消
Meaning
the act of stopping something that was planned or scheduled; the act of nullifying or invalidating something
Example
The airline announced the cancellation of several flights due to bad weather.
悪天候のため、いくつかの便が取り消されました。
C2 adjective, noun /ˈænθrəpɔɪd/

anthropoid

人類型
Meaning
Resembling a human being in form; a primate such as apes and monkeys.
Example
The gorilla is considered an anthropoid ape.
ゴリラは人類型の猿と見なされている。
C1 adjective /kənˈvɜːrdʒənt/

convergent

収束する
Meaning
tending to move toward a common point or result
Example
The two rivers have a convergent path before entering the lake.
2つの川は湖に入る前に収束する道を持っています。
C1 adjective /ʌnˈɜːrθli/

unearthly

超自然的
Meaning
Strange or unnatural in a way that seems not of this world
Example
The forest was filled with an unearthly glow.
森は超自然的な輝きで満たされていました。
B2 noun /ˈdiːtʊr/

detour

迂回路
Meaning
A longer or less direct route taken to avoid something or reach a destination.
Example
We had to take a detour because the main road was closed.
メイン道路が閉鎖されていたので、迂回路を取らなければならなかった。
A2 verb /bɪld/

build

建設する
Meaning
to make something by putting materials together; to construct
Example
They will build a new school in our neighborhood.
彼らは私たちの近所に新しい学校を建てる予定です。
C1 exclamation /juˈriːkə/

eureka

ユーレカ!
Meaning
An exclamation used to express a sudden discovery or realization.
Example
When the solution finally came to him, he shouted, 'Eureka!'
解決策がついに彼に浮かんだとき、彼は叫んだ。 'ユーレカ!'
C2 adjective /ˈkæp.ʃəs/

Captious

細かいことにこだわる; 批判的
Meaning
tending to find fault or raise petty objections; fault-finding; critical
Example
His captious remarks about every small detail made the meeting very unpleasant.
彼の細かいことにこだわるコメントは、会議をとても不快なものにしました。
C1 noun prɪˈzɜː.və.tɪvz

preservatives

保存料
Meaning
A substance used to preserve foodstuffs, wood, or other materials against decay.
Example
Many processed foods contain harmful preservatives.
多くの加工食品には有害な保存料が含まれています。
C2 noun /ˈsɒfɪstri/

sophistry

詭弁
Meaning
the use of clever but false arguments, often to deceive
Example
The politician's speech was full of sophistry.
その政治家の演説は詭弁に満ちていた。
C1 noun /məˈræŋ/

meringue

メレンゲ (デザートトッピング)
Meaning
A light dessert topping made from whipped egg whites and sugar.
Example
She decorated the pie with a fluffy meringue topping.
彼女はパイにふわふわのメレンゲを飾った。