A2 noun /ˈmɒn.stər/

Monster

怪物; 残酷な人

Meaning

a large, ugly, and frightening imaginary creature; a cruel person

Example

The children were scared of the monster under the bed.

子供たちはベッドの下の怪物を怖がっていた。

C1 noun /krɪpt/

crypt

地下室

Meaning

an underground chamber, especially one beneath a church, used as a burial place

Example

The tourists explored the ancient crypt beneath the cathedral.

観光客は大聖堂の下にある古代の地下室を探索しました。

C1 noun /plɔɪ/

ploy

巧妙な策略

Meaning

a clever plan or action designed to gain an advantage

Example

She used a clever ploy to win the debate.

彼女は討論に勝つために巧妙な策略を使いました。

B2 adjective /ˈprɪm.ɪ.tɪv/

Primitive

原始的; 基本的; 粗野; 未発達; 単純

Meaning

ancient; basic; crude; undeveloped; simple

Example

The tribe still uses primitive tools for hunting and farming.

部族は狩猟と農業のために未開の道具を使用し続けています。

B2 adjective /ˌmɛtrəˈpɑːlɪtən/

metropolitan

大都市

Meaning

Relating to a large city, its surrounding areas, or its lifestyle.

Example

She moved to a metropolitan area for better job opportunities.

彼女はより良い仕事の機会のために大都市エリアに引っ越しました。

B2 noun /dɛk/

deck

デッキ / プラットフォーム

Meaning

A flat surface or platform, often on a ship or building.

Example

We enjoyed the sunset from the upper deck of the ferry.

私たちはフェリーの上デッキから夕日を楽しみました。

A2 noun /boʊl/

Bowl

ボウル

Meaning

a round, deep dish or basin used for food or liquid

Example

She served the soup in a large ceramic bowl.

彼女は大きな陶器のボウルにスープを盛った。

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。

C2 adjective /ˌɛl.ɪˈmɑː.səˌnɛr.i/

eleemosynary

慈善的な

Meaning

Relating to charity; dependent on or supported by charity.

Example

The hospital was founded as an eleemosynary institution.

病院は慈善的な機関として設立されました。

B2 noun /ˈbʊlɪt/

Bullet

弾丸

Meaning

a metal projectile fired from a gun

Example

The bullet missed its target and hit the wall.

その弾丸は標的を外し、壁に当たった。

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。

B2 adjective /ˈhɑːrti/

Hearty

熱心で友好的; 豊富で栄養豊富

Meaning

enthusiastic and friendly; substantial and nourishing

Example

He gave us a hearty welcome when we arrived at his home.

彼は私たちが家に到着したとき、熱心な歓迎をしてくれました。

B2 adjective /bɪˈlʌvɪd/

beloved

愛されている

Meaning

dearly loved, highly regarded

Example

She was the beloved queen of the kingdom.

彼女は王国の愛されている女王でした。

A2 noun /ˈæktrəs/

actress

女優

Meaning

a female performer in plays, movies, or television

Example

The actress looked stunning on the red carpet.

その女優は赤い絨毯の上で素晴らしく見えました。

B2 verb ˈel.ɪ.veɪt

elevate

高める、上げる、より重要または印象的なレベルに引き上げる

Meaning

To lift to a higher position; to raise to a more important or impressive level.

Example

Good leadership can elevate team performance.

良いリーダーシップはチームのパフォーマンスを高めることができます。

C1 noun /ˌmɪsdɪˈmiːnər/

misdemeanor

軽犯罪

Meaning

A minor wrongdoing or criminal offense that is less serious than a felony.

Example

He was fined for a misdemeanor involving public disturbance.

公共の秩序に関わる軽犯罪で罰金を科された。

B1 noun /ˈkɔːrɪdɔːr/

corridor

部屋に通じる長い通路

Meaning

a long passage in a building from which doors lead into rooms

Example

The students waited quietly in the corridor.

生徒たちは廊下で静かに待っていた。

C2 noun /ˈɪndələns/

indolence

怠惰

Meaning

Avoidance of activity or exertion; laziness.

Example

His indolence kept him from finishing the project on time.

彼の怠惰は彼が時間通りにプロジェクトを完成させるのを妨げました。

A1 verb /biː/

be

である

Meaning

To exist, to occur, or to have a particular quality.

Example

She wants to be a doctor.

彼女は医者になりたい。

B2 noun /səˈspɪʃən/

Suspicion

疑い

Meaning

a feeling or thought that someone is guilty of an illegal or dishonest activity

Example

The police arrested him on suspicion of theft.

警察は窃盗の疑いで彼を逮捕しました。

C1 adjective /kəˈlæpsəbl̩/

collapsible

折りたたみ式

Meaning

able to be folded down or reduced in size

Example

She bought a collapsible chair for camping.

彼女はキャンプ用に折りたたみ式の椅子を買いました。

C2 verb /bɪˈfʌdəl/

befuddle

混乱させる

Meaning

to confuse someone completely; to make someone unable to think clearly

Example

The complex instructions befuddled the students.

複雑な指示が学生たちを混乱させました。

B2 adverb /ˈnɔɪzɪli/

Noisily

騒々しく

Meaning

in a way that makes a lot of noise; loudly

Example

The children were playing noisily in the playground.

子供たちは遊び場で騒がしく遊んでいました。

B2 verb /ˈtɛmpər/

temper

調整する

Meaning

to moderate, soften, or tone down something; also to strengthen by heat treatment (as in metal).

Example

She tried to temper her criticism with kindness.

彼女は優しさで批判を和らげようとした。

B2 noun /ˈleɪzər/

laser

レーザー

Meaning

a device that emits a concentrated beam of light

Example

The doctor used a laser to perform eye surgery.

医師は目の手術のためにレーザーを使用しました。

A1 noun /ˈfraɪ.deɪ/

friday

金曜日

Meaning

the day of the week following Thursday and preceding Saturday

Example

We have a team meeting every Friday afternoon.

私たちは毎週金曜日の午後にチーム会議があります。

C2 verb /ˈwɛltər/

welter

混乱の中で転がる

Meaning

to roll or toss about in a confused or disorderly way; to be in turmoil

Example

The city weltered in chaos after the sudden blackout.

突然の停電後、都市は混乱の中に沈んだ。

C2 verb /əˈkuːtər/

accouter

装備する

Meaning

to equip or outfit, typically with military or ceremonial attire

Example

The soldiers were accoutered in full battle gear.

兵士たちは完全な戦闘装備を整えていた。

B1 adjective /ˈkriːmi/

creamy

クリームのような滑らかでリッチな質感

Meaning

having a smooth, rich texture like cream

Example

She poured a creamy sauce over the pasta.

彼女はパスタにクリーミーなソースをかけた。

B2 noun /vaɪs/

Vice

悪習; 道徳的欠点

Meaning

an immoral or wicked behavior; a moral failing or fault

Example

Smoking is his only vice.

喫煙は彼の唯一の悪習です。

C2 noun /ˌær.əˈbɪl.ɪ.ti/

arability

耕作能力

Meaning

The quality of land being suitable for growing crops.

Example

The arability of land depends on soil quality and water availability.

土地の耕作能力は土壌の質と水の利用可能性に依存しています。

A2 adjective /kənˈfjuːzɪŋ/

confusing

紛らわしい

Meaning

causing someone to be unable to think clearly or understand; difficult to comprehend

Example

The instructions were confusing and hard to follow.

その指示は紛らわしく、従うのが難しかった。

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。

C1 adjective /ɪnˈvɜːs/

Inverse

逆の; 反対の

Meaning

opposite in order, nature, or effect; reversed

Example

There is an inverse relationship between price and demand.

価格と需要の間に逆の関係があります。

B1 noun /mʌd/

mud

泥

Meaning

soft, wet earth or soil

Example

The children were playing in the mud after the rain.

子供たちは雨の後で泥遊びをしていました。

C1 adjective /ˌkætəˈklɪzmɪk/

cataclysmic

壊滅的

Meaning

Relating to or denoting a violent natural event or upheaval.

Example

The war had cataclysmic effects on the nation's economy.

戦争は国の経済に壊滅的な影響を与えた。

C2 noun /ˈrɛd.ə.ləns/

redolence

香り

Meaning

a pleasant smell or the quality of suggesting something strongly

Example

The redolence of jasmine filled the evening air.

ジャスミンの香りが夕方の空気を満たした。

B1 adjective /kənˈvɪnst/

convinced

確信した

Meaning

completely certain or sure about something

Example

She was convinced that he was telling the truth.

彼女は彼が真実を言っていると確信していた。

B2 verb /plʌndʒ/

plunge

素早く飛び込む; 急激に落ちる

Meaning

to jump or dive quickly; to fall sharply

Example

She plunged into the swimming pool.

彼女はプールに飛び込んだ。

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。

C1 noun /ˈdʒækˌfruːt/

Jackfruit

ジャックフルーツ

Meaning

a large tropical fruit with a spiky exterior and sweet flesh inside

Example

The jackfruit is the largest tree fruit in the world.

ジャックフルーツは世界で一番大きな木の果物です。

B2 verb /sweɪ/

sway

揺れる

Meaning

To move or cause to move slowly or rhythmically back and forth; to influence someone's opinion or decision.

Example

The trees swayed gently in the breeze.

木々はそよ風に優しく揺れていました。

B2 noun /ˈaʊtɪŋ/

outing

お出かけ

Meaning

a short trip or excursion, often for leisure or enjoyment

Example

They had a lovely outing at the beach last weekend.

彼らは先週末、ビーチで素晴らしいお出かけをしました。

C2 adjective /heɪl/

hale

健康

Meaning

strong and healthy, especially of an elderly person

Example

Despite his age, the man remained hale and active.

年齢にもかかわらず、その男性は元気で活動的でした。

B1 noun /rɪˈkwaɪə(r)mənt/

requirement

要件

Meaning

something that is necessary or demanded

Example

The job has specific educational requirements.

この仕事には特定の教育要件があります。

C2 noun /biˈætɪtjuːd/

beatitude

至高の幸福または祝福、しばしば山上の説教でのイエスの言葉に関連して使用される

Meaning

supreme blessedness or happiness, often used in reference to the sayings of Jesus in the Sermon on the Mount

Example

She felt a state of beatitude after receiving the good news.

良い知らせを受け取った後、彼女は幸福の状態を感じていた。

C1 adjective skiˈmæt.ɪk

Schematic

図式的な、または簡潔な

Meaning

Presenting some framework or concept briefly

Example

The engineer provided a schematic diagram of the project.

エンジニアはプロジェクトのスキマティックな図を提供しました。

B1 noun /ˌsaʊθˈiːst/

southeast

南東

Meaning

the direction that is between south and east; a region in that direction

Example

The city is located in the southeast of the country.

その都市は国の南東に位置しています。

B1 noun /ˌkrɪstiˈænɪti/

christianity

キリスト教

Meaning

the religion based on the teachings of Jesus Christ

Example

Christianity has millions of followers around the world.

キリスト教は世界中に数百万の信者を持っています。

C2 adjective /ˈtɔːni/

tawny

黄褐色

Meaning

A warm, sandy or golden-brown color.

Example

The owl's tawny feathers blended with the tree bark.

フクロウの黄褐色の羽毛は木の皮と混ざり合った。

C2 verb /ɪnˈtwaɪn/

entwine

絡ませる

Meaning

to twist or wind together; to become closely connected or involved

Example

The vines entwine around the old fence.

つるが古いフェンスを巻きつけている。

C2 verb /ˌdɪsəˈvaʊ/

disavow

否定する

Meaning

to deny responsibility for or connection with something

Example

He disavowed any involvement in the scandal.

彼はスキャンダルへの関与を否定した。

A2 pronoun /huːm/

whom

誰に

Meaning

used to refer to the person or people that something is done to

Example

The man whom I met yesterday is my friend.

昨日会ったその男性は私の友達です。

C1 verb /ˈpærəlaɪz/

paralyze

麻痺させる

Meaning

to cause someone or something to lose the ability to move or function normally

Example

The sudden shock seemed to paralyze him.

突然の衝撃が彼を麻痺させたようだった。

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。

B1 noun /əˈkeɪ.ʒən/

Occasion

機会; 特別な出来事

Meaning

a particular time or instance of an event; a special celebration

Example

Their wedding was a joyous occasion.

彼らの結婚式は喜ばしい機会でした。

C1 noun ˈrɔɪəl ˈbɛŋɡəl ˈtaɪɡər

Royal Bengal Tiger

ロイヤルベンガルタイガー

Meaning

A subspecies of tiger found primarily in India and Bangladesh, known for its distinctive orange coat with black stripes.

Example

The Royal Bengal Tiger is an iconic species of the Sundarbans.

ロイヤルベンガルタイガーはスンダルバンスの象徴的な種です。

C1 adjective /ɑːrˈkeɪn/

arcane

難解な

Meaning

understood by few; mysterious or secret

Example

The professor’s lecture was full of arcane details that only specialists could follow.

教授の講義は専門家だけが理解できるようなアーケインな詳細で満ちていました。

B2 noun /dʒɔː/

Jaw

顎

Meaning

either of the two bones forming the framework of the mouth in most vertebrates

Example

She broke her jaw in the accident.

彼女は事故で顎を骨折した。

B2 noun /dɪˈkeɪ/

Decay

腐敗; 分解; 老化

Meaning

the process of rotting or decomposing; gradual decline or deterioration

Example

The old building showed signs of decay after years of neglect.

その古い建物は長年の無視の後、腐敗の兆しを示していた。

C1 noun /fruːˈɡæl.ə.ti/

frugality

倹約

Meaning

The quality of being economical in use or expenditure; not wasteful.

Example

Frugality is essential for saving money effectively.

倹約はお金を効果的に節約するために不可欠です。

B1 verb /kənˈtɪnjuɪŋ/

continuing

続ける

Meaning

to keep doing something without stopping

Example

They are continuing their journey despite the rain.

雨にもかかわらず、彼らは旅を続けています。

C2 adjective /ˈwɪt.ləs/

Witless

愚かな; 知恵がない; 頭の悪い

Meaning

lacking intelligence or wisdom; foolish

Example

His witless remarks during the meeting embarrassed everyone present.

会議中の彼の愚かな発言は、出席者全員を困らせました。

C2 noun /djuːˈplɪsɪti/

duplicity

二重性

Meaning

Deceitfulness or double-dealing; dishonesty.

Example

Her duplicity was revealed during the investigation.

調査中に彼女の二重性が明らかになった。

C2 verb /ˈæktʃueɪt/

actuate

作動させる

Meaning

to put into action or motion; to motivate or activate

Example

The engineer actuated the machine with a simple switch.

エンジニアは簡単なスイッチで機械を作動させました。

C2 adjective /ˈsɛrid/

serried

整列した

Meaning

pressed or crowded together, often in rows or ranks

Example

The soldiers stood in serried ranks, ready for inspection.

兵士たちは整列した行列で立って、点検の準備ができていました。

C2 adjective /ɪˈfɛktʃuəl/

effectual

効果的な

Meaning

producing a desired or intended effect, often used in formal contexts

Example

Her effectual efforts brought peace to the community.

彼女の効果的な努力はコミュニティに平和をもたらしました。

C1 adjective /əˈtrəʊ.ʃəs/

Atrocious

ひどい; 極端に悪いまたは不快な

Meaning

horrifyingly wicked; extremely bad or unpleasant

Example

The conditions in the prison were atrocious.

刑務所の状態はひどかった。

B2 noun /ˈmɔːr.nɪŋ/

Mourning

喪

Meaning

the expression of deep sorrow for someone who has died

Example

The family is in mourning for their grandmother.

家族は祖母を喪に服している。

C1 noun /ˈpeɪ.ɡən/

Pagan

異教徒

Meaning

a person holding religious beliefs other than the main world religions; a heathen

Example

Ancient Romans considered early Christians to be pagans.

古代ローマ人は初期のキリスト教徒を異教徒だとみなしていた。

A1 adverb /ˈnɛvər/

never

決して

Meaning

at no time in the past or future; not ever

Example

I have never seen such a beautiful sunset.

私はこんなに美しい夕日を決して見たことがありません。

B1 noun /kræft/

craft

技術、工芸、手工芸

Meaning

an activity involving skill in making things by hand; a trade or occupation

Example

She has mastered the craft of pottery.

彼女は陶芸の技術を習得しています。

B2 adjective /kənˈsɜːvətɪv/

conservative

保守的な

Meaning

Favoring traditional views and values; resistant to change.

Example

He has conservative views on family and society.

彼は家族と社会について保守的な見解を持っている。

A2 noun; gerund /ˈwɒʃɪŋ/

washing

洗浄

Meaning

the act of cleaning with water or other liquid; clothes or items that are being washed

Example

Washing clothes regularly helps maintain hygiene.

定期的な洗濯は衛生を保つのに役立ちます。

B2 noun /kraɪˈtɪəriən/

criterion

基準

Meaning

A standard or rule used to make a judgment or decision.

Example

Honesty is an important criterion for this job.

誠実はこの仕事にとって重要な基準です。

C1 noun /bɑːrˈbeəriən/

Barbarian

野蛮人; 未開人;

Meaning

a person from an uncivilized group; someone who is cruel or brutal

Example

The ancient Romans considered anyone outside their empire to be barbarians.

古代ローマ人は自分たちの帝国の外にいる者たちを野蛮人と見なしていた。

B1 verb /θrɪl/

Thrill

スリルを与える

Meaning

to cause someone to feel very excited and pleased

Example

The roller coaster ride thrills adventure seekers.

ローラーコースターのライドは冒険を求める人々をスリルさせます。

C2 noun /ˈpɜːrljuː/

purlieu

周辺地域

Meaning

The area near or surrounding a place; an outlying or neighboring district.

Example

They spent the afternoon exploring the purlieus of the ancient city.

彼らは古代都市のパーリューを探索して午後を過ごした。

B2 noun/verb /ˈɡreɪzɪŋ/

grazing

草を食べる

Meaning

The act of animals eating grass in a field; also lightly touching or scraping against something.

Example

Cows were grazing peacefully in the meadow.

牛たちは牧草地で平和に草を食べていました。

C1 verb /ˈræn.sæk/

ransack

略奪する

Meaning

to search a place roughly and steal or damage things

Example

Burglars ransacked the house while the family was away.

泥棒たちは家族が留守の間に家を荒らした。

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。

C1 adjective /ˈsɜːrpənˌtiːn/

serpentine

蛇行の

Meaning

Having the shape, movement, or qualities of a serpent; winding or twisting.

Example

The road took a serpentine path through the mountains.

その道は山を通り、蛇行する道を取った。

C1 verb /riːk/

wreak

被害を与える

Meaning

to cause or inflict something, especially damage or harm

Example

The storm wreaked havoc on the coastal villages.

嵐は沿岸の村に大きな被害をもたらしました。

B2 noun /əˌbriːviˈeɪʃən/

abbreviation

略語

Meaning

a shortened form of a word or phrase

Example

NASA is an abbreviation for National Aeronautics and Space Administration.

NASA は National Aeronautics and Space Administration の略語です。

C1 verb /smɜrk/

smirk

自己満足の笑顔

Meaning

to smile in a self-satisfied, smug, or silly way

Example

He smirked when he won the argument.

彼は議論に勝ったとき、ニヤリと笑った。

C1 noun /ˌhaɪ.roʊˈɡlɪf.ɪks/

hieroglyphics

ヒエログリフ

Meaning

a system of writing using pictures or symbols, used especially by ancient Egyptians

Example

The tomb walls were covered with Egyptian hieroglyphics.

墓の壁にはエジプトのヒエログリフが刻まれていた。

C1 noun /mæɡˈnɪfɪsəns/

magnificence

壮麗

Meaning

splendor, grandeur, or impressive beauty

Example

The magnificence of the palace left everyone speechless.

宮殿の壮麗さに誰もが言葉を失った。

B2 adjective dɪˈlɪbəreɪt

deliberate

意図的に行われた

Meaning

Done consciously and intentionally; carefully considered.

Example

His deliberate actions showed great care and thoughtfulness.

彼の意図的な行動は、大きな配慮と熟慮を示しました。

C1 adjective /ˈpəʊ.tənt/

Potent

強力な; 効果的な; 影響力のある

Meaning

having great strength, power, or effect; influential

Example

The medicine is very potent and should be taken carefully.

その薬は非常に強力であり、慎重に服用すべきです。

B2 adjective /beər/

Bare

裸; 未覆われた; 空; 最小限

Meaning

naked; uncovered; empty; minimal

Example

The bare walls of the room needed some decoration.

部屋の裸の壁は何か飾りが必要だった。

B1 noun /ˈsɛt ʌp/

set-up

構成

Meaning

The arrangement or organization of something; a planned structure or scheme

Example

The company presented a new set-up for the office layout.

会社はオフィスレイアウトのために新しいセットアップを発表した。

C2 noun /bɒmˈbeɪ dʌk/

Bombay duck

ボンベイフィッシュ

Meaning

a type of lizardfish found in coastal waters, commonly eaten dried and salted in South Asia

Example

Bombay duck is a popular delicacy when dried and fried.

ボンベイダックは乾燥して揚げると人気の珍味です。

A1 verb /ʃoʊ/

show

見せる

Meaning

to display or present something to others; to make visible

Example

Can you show me the way to the station?

駅への行き方を教えてもらえますか？

B2 verb /əˈsend/

ascend

上昇する

Meaning

to go up or climb to a higher position; to rise

Example

The climbers will ascend the mountain at dawn.

登山者たちは夜明けに山を登るでしょう。

B2 noun /ˈwʊd.pek.ər/

Woodpecker

キツツキ

Meaning

a bird that pecks at tree bark to find insects and create nesting holes

Example

The woodpecker hammered against the oak tree.

キツツキはオークの木を叩いた。

C1 noun /hɔːrd/

horde

群衆

Meaning

A large group or crowd, especially one that is disorderly or difficult to control.

Example

A horde of fans gathered outside the stadium.

スタジアムの外でファンの群衆が集まりました。

C2 noun /ˌjuːzɜːrˈpeɪʃən/

usurpation

横領

Meaning

The act of taking someone's power or property illegally or by force.

Example

The general's usurpation of the presidency led to political unrest.

将軍の大統領職の横領は政治的混乱を引き起こした。

B2 noun/verb jiːldz

yields

収穫量

Meaning

The amount of agricultural produce harvested per unit of land area.

Example

Crop yields have declined due to extreme weather.

作物の収穫量は極端な天候により減少しました。

C1 adjective /ˈpræk.tɪ.kə.bəl/

practicable

実行可能

Meaning

able to be done or put into practice successfully

Example

The plan is not practicable without more resources.

その計画はより多くのリソースがなければ実行不可能です。

B1 noun taɪm ˈmænɪdʒmənt

time management

時間管理

Meaning

The process of planning and exercising conscious control over the amount of time spent on specific activities

Example

Time management is crucial for success.

時間管理は成功のために非常に重要です。

B1 adjective /ˈteknɪkəl/

Technical

技術的な; 専門的な;

Meaning

relating to or involving special skills or knowledge; requiring specialized training

Example

The manual contains technical instructions for operating the machine.

マニュアルには機械操作に関するテクニカルな指示が含まれています。

C1 adjective /pəˈrɪfərəl/

peripheral

周辺的

Meaning

Relating to or situated on the edge or outer parts of something.

Example

The town is located on the peripheral area of the city.

町は都市の周辺エリアに位置しています。

C2 adjective /blɑːˈzeɪ/

blase

無関心, 無感動

Meaning

unimpressed or indifferent to something because it has been experienced so often before

Example

After years of luxury travel, she felt blase about another trip to Paris.

何年もの贅沢な旅行の後、彼女はパリへの別の旅行に対して無関心を感じた。

Meaning

to keep someone from proceeding; to hold back, especially by official authority

Example

The police detained the suspect for questioning.

B2 adjective /ˈpʌz.lɪŋ/

Puzzling

不可解な

Meaning

confusing; perplexing;

Example

The scientist found the results puzzling.

科学者はその結果を謎めいたと感じた。

B2 noun steɪks

stakes

賭け

Meaning

A strong wooden or metal post with a point at one end, driven into the ground.

Example

The stakes were high for the success of the project.

プロジェクトの成功のために賭けが大きかった。

C2 noun /ˌdɪsɪnklɪˈneɪʃən/

disinclination

不本意

Meaning

a lack of willingness or desire to do something

Example

She showed a clear disinclination to join the meeting.

彼女は会議に参加する明確な不本意を示した。

B1 noun /ˈkɒntɛkst/

context

文脈

Meaning

the circumstances or background relevant to an event, statement, or idea

Example

To understand the quote, you need to know the context in which it was said.

引用を理解するには、それが言われた文脈を知っている必要があります。

C1 verb /ˈlɪkwɪdeɪt/

liquidate

清算する

Meaning

To sell assets in order to pay off debts; to close a business and convert assets into cash.

Example

The company decided to liquidate its assets to pay creditors.

会社は債権者に支払うために資産を清算することを決定しました。

C1 noun /ˈhɛzɪtəns/

hesitance

ためらい

Meaning

The quality or state of being reluctant or uncertain.

Example

Her hesitance to speak up delayed the decision.

彼女のためらいは決定を遅らせました。

B2 adjective /ˈfeɪθ.fəl/

Faithful

忠実な; 誠実な; 信念に忠実

Meaning

loyal and committed; reliable; true to one's beliefs

Example

She remained faithful to her principles throughout her career.

彼女はキャリアを通じて自分の信念に忠実でした。

包括的で完全な

Meaning

Fully comprehensive and including all possibilities.

Example

The report provides an exhaustive analysis of the issue.

その報告書は問題に関する包括的な分析を提供します。