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 verb /məˈlɛst/

molest

嫌がらせ / 性的虐待

Meaning

to assault or abuse someone, especially in a sexual or physical way

Example

The criminal was arrested for attempting to molest a child.

犯罪者は子供を誘惑しようとしたため逮捕されました。

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 /ˈmɒnəˌlɒɡ/

monologue

モノローグ

Meaning

A long speech by one person, often in a play or performance.

Example

The actor delivered a powerful monologue on stage.

俳優はステージで力強いモノローグを披露しました。

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 /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 adjective /ˈmɑːrʃəl/

martial

軍事的な

Meaning

Related to war, soldiers, or military life.

Example

The country imposed martial law during the crisis.

その国は危機の間に戒厳令を施行した。

C1 adverb /ˈmerɪli/

Merrily

楽しそうに

Meaning

in a cheerful and joyful manner

Example

The children played merrily in the garden.

子供たちは庭で楽しそうに遊んでいました。

C1 adjective /ˈmɒnstrəs/

Monstrous

非常に大きい; 衝撃的な悪または間違い; 異常または不自然

Meaning

extremely large; shockingly evil or wrong; abnormal or unnatural

Example

The monstrous crime shocked the entire community.

そのモンスターのような犯罪はコミュニティ全体を驚かせました。

C1 adjective /ˈmjuːtɪd/

muted

muted (ミューテッド)

Meaning

softened in sound, color, or effect; subdued

Example

The room was painted in muted shades of blue and grey.

部屋は青と灰色の muted な色合いで塗られていました。

C1 noun moʊst ˈvʌlnərəbəl ˈneɪʃən

most vulnerable nation

最も脆弱な国

Meaning

A country that is highly exposed to risks and lacks adequate protection or resilience.

Example

Bangladesh is one of the most vulnerable nations to climate change.

バングラデシュは気候変動に最も脆弱な国の一つです。

C1 verb, noun /miˈændər/

meander

ぶらぶら歩く

Meaning

to wander aimlessly or follow a winding course

Example

We meandered through the old streets of the city.

私たちは街の古い通りをぶらぶら歩きました。

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 /ˈmɒdʒʊlər/

modular

モジュラー

Meaning

Employing or involving a module or modules as the basis of design or construction.

Example

The modular design allows for easy customization and scalability.

モジュラー設計は簡単なカスタマイズとスケーラビリティを提供します。

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 adjective /ˈmʌðərli/

Motherly

母性的

Meaning

having qualities characteristic of a mother; caring and protective

Example

She showed motherly care and affection towards all the children.

彼女はすべての子供たちに母親のようなケアと愛情を示しました。

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, verb /ˈmæn.deɪt/

mandate

マンダト

Meaning

an official order or command; to give someone authority to act in a certain way

Example

The government issued a mandate to reduce carbon emissions.

政府は炭素排出削減のためのマンダトを発行した。

C1 verb /ˌmɪsˌrɛprɪˈzɛnt/

misrepresent

Meaning

to give a false or misleading account of something

Example

The lawyer accused the witness of trying to misrepresent the facts.

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 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 /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 noun /ˈmɒnəlɪθ/

monolith

モノリス

Meaning

A large single upright block of stone, or a large, powerful, indivisible organization or system.

Example

The ancient monolith stood in the desert for centuries.

古代のモノリスは何世紀にもわたって砂漠に立っていました。

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 noun /ˈmaɪlɪdʒ/

mileage

燃費

Meaning

The distance traveled in miles, or the fuel efficiency of a vehicle.

Example

This car gives excellent mileage on highways.

この車は高速道路で優れた燃費を提供します。

C1 noun /ˈmaʊθ.fʊl/

mouthful

一口

Meaning

the amount of food or drink that fills the mouth, or a long and difficult word or phrase

Example

He took a big mouthful of water after the run.

彼はランニングの後で大きな一口水を飲んだ。

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 verb, noun /mɛʃ/

mesh

メッシュ, 絡ませる

Meaning

To fit or work together properly; or a material made of interlaced threads.

Example

The two gears mesh perfectly to keep the machine running smoothly.

二つの歯車が完璧に噛み合って、機械がスムーズに動く。

C1 verb /ˈmɛdəl/

meddle

他人の問題に干渉する

Meaning

to interfere in something that is not one's concern

Example

He always tries to meddle in other people’s business.

彼はいつも他人の事に口を出そうとする。

C1 noun /ˈmʌf.lər/

Muffler

マフラー

Meaning

a long strip of cloth worn around the neck for warmth

Example

She wrapped a warm muffler around her neck before going outside.

彼女は外に出る前に暖かいマフラーを首に巻いた。

C1 verb /ˈmæsəkər/

massacre

虐殺

Meaning

to kill a large number of people brutally; to defeat decisively

Example

The army massacred the innocent civilians.

軍隊は無実の市民を虐殺した。

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 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 noun /moʊld/

Mould

型（鋳型）

Meaning

a hollow container used to give shape to molten material; fungus

Example

She poured chocolate into the mould to make candies.

彼女はキャンディーを作るために型にチョコレートを流し込んだ。

C1 noun /ˈmɒn.ə.təʊn/

monotone

単調な声

Meaning

A continuous sound, especially of a person's voice, that does not rise and fall in pitch.

Example

The teacher's monotone made the lecture hard to follow.

教師のモノトーンが講義を聞き取るのを難しくした。

C1 noun /ˌmælnuːˈtrɪʃən/

Malnutrition

栄養失調; 不適切な栄養

Meaning

Lack of proper nutrition; poor nourishment

Example

Malnutrition among children is a serious public health concern.

子供たちの間で栄養失調は深刻な公衆衛生の問題です。

C1 verb /ˈmɒd.jʊ.leɪt/

modulate

調整する

Meaning

To change the strength, tone, or pitch of something; to adjust or regulate.

Example

A good speaker knows how to modulate their voice.

良いスピーカーは、自分の声を調整する方法を知っています。

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 verb /ˈmɑːrdʒɪnəlaɪz/

marginalize

疎外する, 置き去りにする

Meaning

To treat a person or group as unimportant or insignificant.

Example

The policy marginalized minority communities.

政策は少数派コミュニティを疎外しました。

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 /məˈləʊ.di.əs/

Melodious

メロディアス

Meaning

having a pleasant musical sound; tuneful

Example

Her melodious voice captivated the entire audience.

彼女のメロディアスな声は、観客全員を魅了しました。

C1 verb /mɑːrd/

marred

台無しにする

Meaning

to spoil or damage the quality or appearance of something

Example

The celebration was marred by bad weather.

お祝いは悪天候で台無しになりました。

C1 verb /ˈmæd.ən/

madden

怒らせる

Meaning

To make someone very angry or extremely annoyed.

Example

The constant noise maddened him.

絶え間ない音が彼を怒らせた。

C1 noun nɪˈmɒnɪks

mnemonics

記憶術、助記符

Meaning

A technique to aid memory; a device such as a pattern of letters, ideas, or associations

Example

Mnemonics help in remembering complex concepts easily.

ニーモニクスは複雑な概念を簡単に覚えるのに役立ちます。

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 /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 /ˈmʌltɪplaɪər/

multiplier

乗数

Meaning

a number or factor by which another number is multiplied; something that increases the effect or value of something else

Example

In economics, government spending can act as a multiplier for economic growth.

経済学では、政府支出が成長の乗数となることがある。

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 /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 /ˈmævərɪk/

maverick

独立独行の人物

Meaning

An unorthodox or independent-minded person.

Example

The maverick scientist challenged established theories.

独立独行の科学者は確立された理論に挑戦した。

C1 noun /ˈmæɡnɪtuːd/

Magnitude

規模; 大きさ; 重要性

Meaning

The great size or extent of something; importance

Example

The magnitude of the earthquake was measured at 7.5 on the Richter scale.

地震のマグニチュードはリヒタースケールで7.5に測定されました。

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 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 noun /moʊˈtiːf/

motif

Meaning

A recurring theme, subject, or idea in a work of art or literature.

Example

The motif of love is central to the novel.

C1 noun /ˈmɒd.ə.sti/

Modesty

謙虚さ; 謙遜

Meaning

the quality of being humble and not boastful about achievements

Example

Despite his success, he showed great modesty.

成功にもかかわらず、彼は偉大な謙虚さを示しました。

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 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 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 noun ˈmæŋɡroʊv ˈfɒrɪst

Mangrove Forest

マングローブの森

Meaning

A coastal forest ecosystem characterized by salt-tolerant trees and shrubs that grow in intertidal zones.

Example

Sundarbans is the world's largest mangrove forest.

スンダルバンズは世界最大のマングローブの森です。

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 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 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 noun /ˌmɛrɪˈtɒkrəsi/

meritocracy

メリトクラシー

Meaning

A system in which advancement is based on individual ability or achievement.

Example

In a true meritocracy, the most capable people rise to leadership positions.

真のメリトクラシーでは、最も有能な人々がリーダーシップの地位に上がります。

C1 noun ˈmetəl kənˌtæməˈneɪʃən

metal contamination

金属汚染

Meaning

The presence of toxic metals in the environment that pose health and environmental risks.

Example

Metal contamination poses severe health risks.

金属汚染は健康に深刻なリスクをもたらす。

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 /maɪˈkroʊ.bi.əl/

microbial

微生物の

Meaning

Related to bacteria, fungi, and other microscopic organisms.

Example

Microbial activity in the soil improves fertility.

土壌中の微生物活動は肥沃度を改善します。

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 verb /ˌmɪsˈkaʊnt/

miscount

間違えて数える

Meaning

To count wrongly or inaccurately.

Example

He miscounted the number of chairs in the hall.

彼はホールの椅子の数を間違えて数えました。

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 adjective /ˈmuː.və.bl̩/

Movable

可動の; ポータブル; 移動可能

Meaning

capable of being moved; not fixed in position

Example

The furniture is movable so we can rearrange the room easily.

家具は可動なので、部屋を簡単に再配置できます。

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 /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 verb (past) /ˈmɛrɪtɪd/

merited

価値がある

Meaning

Deserved or earned something.

Example

Her dedication merited recognition from the community.

彼女の献身はコミュニティからの認識を得るに値しました。

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 /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 verb /ˈmɪŋɡl/

mingle

Meaning

to mix or combine; to move among people and engage socially

Example

Guests mingled at the party, chatting and laughing together.

C1 adjective /məˈdʒen.tə/

Magenta

マゼンタ色

Meaning

a bright purplish-red color

Example

She wore a beautiful magenta dress to the party.

彼女はパーティーに美しいマジェンタ色のドレスを着て行った。

C1 noun ˌmʌn.ɪ.taɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

monetization

資産やサービスをお金を稼ぐ方法に変換すること

Meaning

Converting an asset or service into a way of earning money.

Example

YouTube allows content creators to earn money through monetization.

YouTubeはコンテンツ制作者がモネタイズを通じてお金を稼ぐことを可能にします。

C1 noun /ˈmænər/

manor

邸宅

Meaning

A large country house with lands; the main house of an estate.

Example

The old manor stood proudly on the hill for centuries.

古い邸宅は何世代にもわたって丘の上に誇らしげに立っていました。

C1 noun /meɪl treɪn/

Mail train

郵便列車

Meaning

a train that carries mail and postal packages

Example

The mail train departs every evening to deliver letters across the country.

メール列車は毎晩、国内中に手紙を届けるために出発します。

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 adjective, noun /ˈmɑːrʃən/

martian

火星人

Meaning

Related to the planet Mars; or an imaginary being from Mars.

Example

The movie showed a Martian visiting Earth.

映画は火星人が地球を訪れるシーンを見せた。

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 /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 /ˈmænəˌrɪzəm/

Mannerism

癖

Meaning

A habitual gesture or way of speaking or behaving; an idiosyncrasy

Example

His constant throat clearing had become an annoying mannerism.

彼の絶え間ない喉の清掃は迷惑な癖になっていた。

C1 noun /ˈmoʊɡəl/

mogul

大物

Meaning

A powerful or influential person, especially in business or media.

Example

He became a tech mogul by founding a billion-dollar company.

彼は10億ドルの会社を創業してテクノロジーの大物になった。

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 verb /mɪns/

mince

みじん切りにする

Meaning

to cut into very small pieces; to walk with short quick steps

Example

She minced the garlic for the recipe.

彼女はレシピのためにニンニクをみじん切りにした。

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 /ˈmɑːrtər/

Martyr

殉教者

Meaning

A person who is killed because of their religious or political beliefs

Example

He became a martyr for the cause of freedom and democracy.

彼は自由と民主主義のために殉教者となった。

C1 adjective/noun nɪˈmɒn.ɪk

mnemonic

記憶術、記憶を助ける技術

Meaning

Assisting or intended to assist memory; a device or technique to aid memory.

Example

A mnemonic device helps students remember complex concepts.

ニーモニック装置は学生が複雑な概念を覚えるのに役立ちます。

C1 noun /ˈmɛm.wɑːr/

memoir

回想録

Meaning

A historical account or autobiography written from personal experience.

Example

The author’s memoir details her journey through hardship and success.

著者の回想録は、彼女の苦難と成功の旅路を詳述しています。

C1 noun /ˈmɔːr.nər/

Mourner

喪に服する人

Meaning

a person who attends a funeral or shows grief for someone who has died

Example

The mourners gathered at the cemetery to pay their respects.

喪に服する人々は墓地に集まり、敬意を表しました。

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 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 adjective /ˈmænɪfoʊld/

Manifold

多様な

Meaning

many and of several different types; multiple; various

Example

The project has manifold benefits for the community.

このプロジェクトは地域社会に多様な利益をもたらす。

C1 noun /ˈmɔː.tər ænd ˈpes.əl/

Mortar and Pestle

モルタルと乳鉢

Meaning

a bowl and grinding tool used to crush and grind spices, herbs, and other substances

Example

She ground the spices using a mortar and pestle.

彼女はモルタルと乳鉢を使って香辛料を挽いた。

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 adjective /ˌmer.ɪˈtɔː.ri.əs/

Meritorious

称賛に値する

Meaning

deserving reward or praise; commendable; worthy of recognition

Example

His meritorious service to the community was recognized.

彼の社会への価値ある貢献は認められました。

C1 verb /ˈmɑːrʃəl/

marshal

整理する

Meaning

To arrange or organize people, events, or resources in an orderly way.

Example

The teacher marshaled the students for the field trip.

教師は遠足のために生徒を整列させました。

C1 adjective ˈmer.ɪt beɪst

merit-based

実力主義

Meaning

Based on or determined by individual merit, ability, or achievement rather than other factors.

Example

Merit-based recruitment strengthens the workforce.

実力主義の採用は労働力を強化します。

C1 noun /ˈmelənkəli/

Melancholy

メランコリー; 思索的または優しい悲しみ

Meaning

A feeling of pensive sadness; thoughtful or gentle sadness

Example

A deep melancholy settled over him after reading the old letters.

古い手紙を読んだ後、彼は深いメランコリーに包まれました。

C1 adjective /ˌmɪsəˈleɪniəs/

Miscellaneous

雑多な; 混合された; 多様な

Meaning

various; diverse; mixed; assorted

Example

The box contained miscellaneous items from different periods.

箱には異なる時期のさまざまなアイテムが含まれていました。

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 adjective /ˈmɒsi/

Mossy

苔むしている; 苔が生えている

Meaning

covered with moss; having moss growing on it

Example

The old tree trunk was mossy and covered with green vegetation.

古い木の幹は苔むしており、緑の植物で覆われていました。

C1 noun /ˈmeɪsən/

mason

石工

Meaning

a person skilled in building with stone, brick, or concrete

Example

The mason carefully laid the bricks for the new house.

石工は新しい家のために慎重にレンガを積みました。

C1 noun /ˈmʌltɪtuːd/

multitude

多数

Meaning

A large number of people or things.

Example

A multitude of fans gathered at the stadium.

スタジアムに多数のファンが集まりました。

C1 noun məˈnɒp.əl.i

monopoly

独占

Meaning

The exclusive possession or control of the supply of or trade in a commodity or service.

Example

The company has a monopoly on electric car production.

その会社は電気自動車の生産で独占しています。

C1 verb /ˈmiː.di.eɪt/

mediate

調停する

Meaning

To act as an intermediary in bringing about agreement or reconciliation between parties.

Example

She was asked to mediate between the two companies.

彼女は二つの会社の間で調停するよう求められました。

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 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 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 /ˈmɒn.ə.stər.i/

Monastery

修道院; アシュラム

Meaning

a building or group of buildings where monks live and worship

Example

The ancient monastery was built on a hilltop.

古代の修道院は丘の頂上に建てられました。

C1 noun, verb /məˈnuː.vər/

maneuver

Meaning

a planned or skillful movement or action; to move skillfully or carefully

Example

The pilot maneuvered the plane through the storm.

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 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 noun /miːlˈjuː/

milieu

環境

Meaning

A person's social environment or surroundings.

Example

She grew up in an artistic milieu.

彼女は芸術的な環境で育ちました。

C1 adjective /ˈmɔːrn.fəl/

mournful

悲しい

Meaning

feeling, expressing, or causing sadness or grief

Example

The mournful song reminded her of lost loved ones.

悲しい歌は彼女に失った愛する人々を思い出させました。

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 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 adjective /ˈmiːɡər/

meager

乏しい

Meaning

Lacking in quantity or quality; inadequate.

Example

He could barely survive on his meager salary.

彼は乏しい給料でかろうじて生きていけた。