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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 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 noun /ˌmɛɡələˈmeɪniə/

megalomania

権力、富、または全能の幻想
Meaning
A condition characterized by delusional fantasies of power, wealth, or omnipotence.
Example
The dictator’s megalomania led him to believe he was invincible.
独裁者のメガロマニアは彼に自分が無敵だと信じさせました。
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 noun /məˈlɑː.ti/

Malati

マラティ
Meaning
a fragrant climbing plant with small white flowers, commonly known as jasmine
Example
The malati vine covered the garden wall with sweet-smelling flowers.
マラティのツルが甘い香りの花で庭の壁を覆っていました。
C2 adjective /ˈmʌɡi/

muggy

蒸し暑くて湿気のある
Meaning
uncomfortably warm and humid
Example
It was a muggy afternoon in July.
7月の午後は蒸し暑かった。
C2 verb /ˌmɪskənˈstruː/

misconstrue

誤解する
Meaning
To interpret something wrongly or misunderstand the meaning.
Example
She misconstrued his silence as anger.
彼女は彼の沈黙を怒りだと誤解した。
C2 adjective, adverb /ˌmæləprəˈpoʊ/

malapropos

不適切
Meaning
inappropriate or unsuitable; at an inconvenient or inappropriate time
Example
His comment was malapropos during the serious discussion.
真剣な議論中に彼のコメントは不適切だった。
C2 verb /meɪm/

maim

重傷を負わせる
Meaning
To wound or injure someone so that part of the body is permanently damaged.
Example
The accident maimed several passengers.
事故は数人の乗客を負傷させました。
C2 noun /muˈleθi/

Mulethi

甘草の根
Meaning
licorice root, a sweet-tasting herb used in traditional medicine and cooking
Example
She prepared a herbal tea with mulethi to soothe her sore throat.
彼女はムレティでハーブティーを作り、喉の痛みを和らげました。
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 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 (plural) /maɪˈnjuːʃiiː/

minutiae

細部
Meaning
the small, precise, or trivial details of something
Example
The lawyer focused on the minutiae of the contract.
弁護士は契約の細部に集中しました。
C2 verb /ˈmɒtl/

mottle

斑点
Meaning
To mark with spots or patches of color.
Example
The leaves were mottled with shades of yellow and brown.
葉は黄色と茶色の斑点で斑入りでした。
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 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 /ˈmɒtli/

motley

混成
Meaning
Made up of different, often incongruous or diverse elements.
Example
The festival attracted a motley crowd of artists, musicians, and tourists.
フェスティバルはアーティスト、ミュージシャン、観光客からなる混成の群衆を引き寄せた。
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 /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 noun /ˈmɪs.kri.ənt/

Miscreant

悪党; 犯罪者
Meaning
A person who behaves badly or illegally; a villain or criminal
Example
The miscreant was caught stealing from the store.
その悪党は店で物を盗んでいるところを捕まえられました。
C2 adjective /ˌmɛtəˈfɪzɪkəl/

metaphysical

形而上学的
Meaning
Relating to the branch of philosophy that deals with the fundamental nature of reality and existence.
Example
He spent years studying metaphysical questions about life and being.
彼は人生と存在に関する形而上学的な問題を何年も研究しました。
C2 adjective /ˈmɒtld/

mottled

斑点模様の
Meaning
Marked with spots, streaks, or blotches of different shades or colors.
Example
The snake's mottled skin helped it blend into the forest floor.
ヘビの斑点模様の皮膚は、森の床に溶け込むのを助けました。
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 verb /məˈmɔːriəlaɪz/

memorialize

記念する
Meaning
to preserve the memory of a person or event, often through a ceremony, monument, or record
Example
The city decided to memorialize the hero with a statue in the central square.
その都市は中央広場に英雄の像を立てて英雄を記念することに決めました。
C2 noun /ˌmɛtəfɪˈzɪʃən/

metaphysician

形而上学者
Meaning
A person who studies or is an expert in metaphysics.
Example
The metaphysician debated the essence of reality with his peers.
形而上学者は現実の本質について仲間たちと議論した。
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。
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 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 noun /meɪˈlɑːnʒ/

melange

混合
Meaning
A mixture of different things or styles.
Example
The festival offered a melange of music, food, and art.
そのフェスティバルでは、音楽、食べ物、アートの混合が提供されました。
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 /ˈmʌsti/

musty

湿っぽい、カビ臭いまたは湿気のある匂い
Meaning
having a stale, moldy, or damp smell
Example
The old books had a musty odor.
古い本にはカビ臭い匂いがあった。
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 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 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 /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 verb /ˌmɪsæprɪˈhɛnd/

misapprehend

誤解する
Meaning
to misunderstand or misinterpret something
Example
He misapprehended the teacher’s instructions and did the task incorrectly.
彼は先生の指示を誤解し、課題を間違って行いました。
C2 noun /ˈmæntl̩/

mantel

暖炉の上の棚
Meaning
A shelf above a fireplace, often used for decoration.
Example
She placed family photos on the mantel above the fireplace.
彼女は家族の写真を暖炉の上の棚に置きました。
C2 noun /məˈbɒkrəsi/

mobocracy

群衆政治
Meaning
Rule or control by a mob or mass of people, often disorderly.
Example
The protest turned into mobocracy when the crowd started destroying property.
抗議は、群衆が財産を破壊し始めたときに群衆政治に変わった。
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 মাসকুলোস্কেলেটাল কন্ডিশন

musculoskeletal condition

筋骨格障害
Meaning
A disorder that affects the muscles, bones, joints, tendons, ligaments, or other structures that support the limbs, neck, and back.
Example
De Quervain's Syndrome is a common musculoskeletal condition.
デ・クヴェルヴァン症候群は一般的な筋骨格障害です。
C2 verb /məˈrɔːd/

maraud

略奪する
Meaning
to roam in search of things to steal or attack
Example
The bandits marauded through the village at night.
バンディットたちは夜に村を略奪しました。
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。
C2 adjective /məˈlɪfluəs/

mellifluous

甘美な
Meaning
Sweet or musical; pleasant to hear.
Example
The singer’s mellifluous voice enchanted the audience.
歌手の甘美な声が観客を魅了した。
C2 noun /mæn əv wɔːr/

Man of war

戦艦
Meaning
a warship; a naval vessel equipped with weapons for warfare
Example
The man of war sailed across the ocean to defend the coast.
戦艦は海を越えて、海岸を守るために進んだ。
C2 noun /moʊt/

mote

微粒
Meaning
A tiny particle or speck, especially of dust.
Example
A mote of dust floated in the sunlight.
ほこりの微粒が日光の中で浮かんでいた。
C2 adjective /ˌmæləˈdrɔɪt/

maladroit

不器用
Meaning
clumsy or awkward in movement or behavior
Example
His maladroit attempt at fixing the chair made it worse.
椅子を修理しようとした彼の不器用な試みは、さらに悪化させた。
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 /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 /ˌmænjəˈmɪʃən/

manumission

奴隷解放
Meaning
The act of a slave owner freeing their slaves.
Example
The manumission of the slaves marked a turning point in history.
奴隷の解放は歴史の転換点を示しました。
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 adjective /ˈmɛdəlsəm/

meddlesome

干渉好きな
Meaning
fond of interfering in other people’s affairs
Example
She found her neighbor to be meddlesome and annoying.
彼女は隣人が干渉的で迷惑だと感じた。
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 adjective /ˈmɜːrkəntaɪl/

mercantile

商業的
Meaning
related to trade or commerce
Example
The city grew rapidly due to its mercantile activities.
この都市は商業活動のおかげで急速に成長しました。
C2 noun /məˈræs/

morass

複雑な状況
Meaning
A complicated or confused situation; a swampy or boggy ground.
Example
The project got stuck in a bureaucratic morass.
そのプロジェクトは官僚主義の沼に嵌ってしまった。
C2 adjective /ˈmiːli ˌmaʊðd/

mealy-mouthed

うわべだけの
Meaning
Unwilling to speak directly and honestly; insincere or evasive in speech.
Example
The manager gave a mealy-mouthed excuse instead of admitting the mistake.
マネージャーは間違いを認める代わりに、うわべだけの言い訳をしました。
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。
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 verb /ˌmɪsˈleɪ/

mislay

一時的に失う
Meaning
to lose something temporarily by putting it in the wrong place
Example
I must have mislaid my keys somewhere in the house.
私は家のどこかで鍵を一時的に失ったに違いない。
C2 noun /meɪndʒ/

mange

疥癬
Meaning
a skin disease in animals caused by parasitic mites, leading to hair loss and sores
Example
The stray dog was suffering from mange.
野良犬は疥癬に苦しんでいた。
C2 noun /ˈmɒnəɡræm/

monogram

モノグラム
Meaning
A design consisting of two or more letters, typically a person's initials, combined or interwoven.
Example
The towel was embroidered with her monogram.
タオルには彼女のモノグラムが刺繍されていた。
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 adjective /ˈmjuːlɪʃ/

mulish

Meaning
extremely stubborn or unwilling to change
Example
She remained mulish despite all the convincing arguments.
C2 noun /ˌmjuːtəˈbɪləti/

mutability

変動性
Meaning
The quality of being changeable or capable of change.
Example
The mutability of fashion trends makes it hard to keep up.
ファッションのトレンドの可変性は、それについていくのを難しくします。
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 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 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 adjective /ˌmɔːrɡəˈnætɪk/

morganatic

モルガナティック結婚
Meaning
relating to a marriage in which one partner, usually of lower social rank, does not share the titles or privileges of the other
Example
The prince entered into a morganatic marriage with a commoner.
王子は平民とモルガナティック結婚をしました。
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 noun /məˈlæsɪz/

Molasses

モラセス
Meaning
thick, dark, sweet syrup made from sugar cane
Example
The recipe calls for molasses to give the bread a rich flavor.
レシピは、パンにリッチな味を加えるためにモラセスを要求します。
C2 noun mʌnˈdeɪ.nɪ.ti

mundanity

平凡
Meaning
The quality of being ordinary, routine, or lacking excitement.
Example
The mundanity of office life can be exhausting.
オフィスの生活の平凡さは疲れることがあります。
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 /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 adjective /mjuːˈnɪfɪsənt/

munificent

寛大な
Meaning
extremely generous; giving freely and abundantly
Example
She made a munificent donation to the orphanage.
彼女は孤児院に寛大な寄付をしました。
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 /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 noun /ˌmɑːhəˈrɑːdʒə/

maharaja

マハラジャ
Meaning
A great king, especially a ruler of one of the principal states in India.
Example
The maharaja lived in a grand palace surrounded by gardens.
マハラジャは庭園に囲まれた豪華な宮殿に住んでいました。
C2 adjective /ˌmɛtəˈlɜrdʒɪkəl/

metallurgical

冶金の
Meaning
Relating to metallurgy or the branch of science concerned with the properties of metals and their production.
Example
He studied metallurgical engineering at the university.
彼は大学で冶金工学を学びました。
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 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 /ˈmaɪ.nə/

Mynah

マイナ
Meaning
a tropical bird with dark feathers that can mimic human speech
Example
The mynah bird repeated every word I said.
マイナの鳥は私が言ったすべての言葉を繰り返しました。
C2 noun ˌmɛtəkɒɡˈnɪʃən

metacognition

思考について考える
Meaning
Awareness and understanding of one's own thought processes
Example
Metacognition enhances problem-solving abilities.
メタ認知は問題解決能力を高めます。
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 /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 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 /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 adjective /ˈmɪnsɪŋ/

mincing

気取った
Meaning
affectedly delicate, dainty, or refined in manner or movement
Example
He walked with mincing steps across the stage.
彼はステージを歩くとき、気取った足取りで歩いていました。
C2 adjective /ˌmɪsənˈθrɑːpɪk/

misanthropic

人間嫌いの
Meaning
having or showing a dislike of humankind
Example
His misanthropic attitude made it difficult for him to make friends.
彼の人間嫌いの態度は、友達を作るのを難しくした。
C2 noun /ˈmeɪleɪ/

melee

騒乱の戦い
Meaning
A noisy, confused fight or crowd situation.
Example
A melee broke out during the football match.
サッカーの試合中に騒乱の戦いが起きました。
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 /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 /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 verb /ˈmæk.ɪ.neɪt/

machinate

陰謀を企てる
Meaning
to engage in plots or schemes, usually for harmful or evil purposes
Example
The rebels tried to machinate against the king.
反乱者たちは王に対して陰謀を企てようとした。
C2 noun /ˈmɪstəs/

Mengra / Mystus

ミスタス属
Meaning
a genus of catfish found in Asia, commonly known as bagrid catfish
Example
The mystus fish is commonly found in rivers and streams of South Asia.
ミスタス属の魚は南アジアの川や小川によく見られます。
C2 noun /məˈnɒkrəsi/

monocracy

独裁政治
Meaning
A system of government by a single person; autocracy.
Example
The nation suffered under decades of monocracy.
国は数十年にわたるモノクラシーの下で苦しんだ。
C2 adjective /mɔːrˈdeɪʃəs/

mordacious

辛辣または皮肉な
Meaning
Sharp or biting in style, tone, or remark; sarcastic.
Example
The critic’s mordacious review offended the author.
批評家の辛辣なレビューは著者を怒らせた。
C2 noun /mælˈfiːzəns/

malfeasance

公務員の不正行為
Meaning
Wrongdoing or misconduct, especially by a public official.
Example
The mayor was accused of malfeasance in office.
市長は職務中の不正行為で告発された。
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 verb /ˈmæsəˌreɪt/

macerate

浸す
Meaning
to soften or break up something, especially food, by soaking in liquid
Example
The chef macerated the fruit in wine before serving.
シェフは果物をワインにマセレートしてから提供しました。
C2 noun /məˈʃiː.nɪst/

machinist

機械工
Meaning
a person who operates machine tools or makes and repairs machines
Example
The machinist carefully adjusted the gears on the lathe.
マシニストは旋盤のギアを慎重に調整しました。
C2 noun, verb /ˈmaɪər/

mire

Meaning
A stretch of swampy or boggy ground; as a verb, to entangle or involve someone in a difficult situation.
Example
The car was stuck in the mire after the heavy rain.
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 noun /mjuːˈnɪfəsəns/

munificence

寛大さ
Meaning
great generosity or lavish giving
Example
The hospital was built thanks to the munificence of a wealthy donor.
病院は裕福な寄付者の寛大さのおかげで建てられました。
C2 noun /ˈmoʊlər/

molar

臼歯
Meaning
A large tooth at the back of the mouth used for grinding food.
Example
The dentist had to extract his wisdom molar.
歯科医は彼の親知らずを抜かなければなりませんでした。
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 /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 /ˈmɪsənˌθroʊp/

misanthrope

人間嫌い
Meaning
a person who dislikes or distrusts humankind
Example
The old man was considered a misanthrope who avoided all social gatherings.
その老人は、すべての社交的な集まりを避けるミサントロープと見なされていました。
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 /ˌmɪnəˈrɛt/

minaret

ミナレット
Meaning
A tall, slender tower of a mosque, from which the call to prayer is announced.
Example
The minaret of the mosque could be seen from miles away.
モスクのミナレットは数マイル先から見ることができました。
C2 verb /ˈmɒlikɒdl/

mollycoddle

甘やかす
Meaning
To treat someone in an overprotective and indulgent way.
Example
Parents should avoid mollycoddling their children too much.
親は子供を過度に甘やかすのを避けるべきです。
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 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 verb /miːt/

mete

分配する
Meaning
To dispense or allot justice, punishment, or harsh treatment.
Example
The judge will mete out punishment according to the crime.
裁判官は犯行に応じて罰を分配します。
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 /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 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 noun/verb /ˈmæn.ə.kəl/

manacle

手錠
Meaning
A metal shackle for fastening someone's hands or ankles; also to restrain with such shackles.
Example
The prisoner was manacled before being taken to court.
囚人は裁判所に連れて行かれる前に手錠をかけられました。
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。
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 /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 adjective /ˌmɒnəkrəˈmætɪk/

monochromatic

Meaning
Consisting of or displaying only one color.
Example
The artist created a striking monochromatic painting in shades of blue.
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。