C1 verb /ˈmjuːteɪt/

mutate

突然変異する

Meaning

To change or cause to change in form, nature, or character.

Example

The virus can mutate into a more dangerous strain.

ウイルスはより危険な株にミュートすることができます。

C1 noun /mɪˈlɛniəm/

millennium

千年紀

Meaning

a period of one thousand years; often used to mark an anniversary

Example

The year 2000 was celebrated as the beginning of a new millennium.

2000年は新しい千年紀の始まりとして祝われました。

C1 noun /ˈmɪʃ.ən.ɛr.i/

Missionary

宣教師

Meaning

A person sent on a religious mission to promote their faith in a foreign country

Example

The missionary spent years teaching and helping people in remote villages.

宣教師は遠隔地の村で何年も人々に教え、助けてきました。

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 adjective /mʌnˈdeɪn/

mundane

平凡

Meaning

lacking interest or excitement; dull and ordinary

Example

She tried to escape her mundane routine by traveling.

彼女は旅行をして平凡な日常から逃げようとした。

C1 adjective /ˈmaɪ.ɡrə.tɔːr.i/

Migratory

移動性の

Meaning

moving from one place to another; characterized by seasonal movement

Example

Many birds are migratory and travel thousands of miles each season.

多くの鳥は移動性があり、毎シーズン数千マイルも飛ぶ。

C1 noun /ˈmaɪkrəʊˌklaɪmæt/

microclimate

ミクロクライメート

Meaning

The climate of a small, specific area that may differ from the general climate of the surrounding region, often influenced by local factors like terrain, vegetation, or buildings.

Example

A microclimate can have a significant impact on plant growth.

マイクロクライメートは植物の成長に重要な影響を与える可能性があります。

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 /məˈkɑː.brə/

Macabre

恐ろしい

Meaning

disturbing because concerned with death; gruesome and horrifying

Example

The horror movie had a macabre atmosphere.

ホラー映画には恐ろしい雰囲気がありました。

C1 noun /ˈmiːknəs/

Meekness

謙遜

Meaning

The quality of being quiet, gentle, and submissive

Example

His meekness was often mistaken for weakness by his colleagues.

彼の謙遜はしばしば同僚に弱さだと誤解された。

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 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 noun /ˌmiːtiəˈrɒlədʒi/

meteorology

気象学

Meaning

The scientific study of the atmosphere and weather.

Example

He chose to specialize in meteorology to study weather patterns.

彼は天気のパターンを研究するために気象学を専門に選びました。

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 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 noun /ˌmɪsˈkɒn.dʌkt/

Misconduct

不正行為

Meaning

Unacceptable or improper behavior, especially by a professional person

Example

The officer was dismissed for professional misconduct.

その警官は職業上の不正行為で解雇されました。

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 /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 noun /mɪsˈɡɪv.ɪŋ/

Misgiving

疑念; 不安; 不確実

Meaning

A feeling of doubt or apprehension about the outcome or consequences of something

Example

She had serious misgivings about accepting the job offer.

彼女は仕事のオファーを受け入れることに対して重大な疑念を抱いていました。

C1 noun /məˈtɜːrnəti/

Maternity

母性

Meaning

The state of being a mother; motherhood

Example

The hospital has an excellent maternity ward for new mothers.

その病院は新しい母親のための優れたマタニティ病棟を提供しています。

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 /ˈmeɪniæk/

maniac

マニア

Meaning

a person who behaves in a wildly foolish, dangerous, or violent way

Example

The driver was speeding like a maniac.

運転手はマニアのようにスピードを出していた。

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 noun /ˈmenəs/

Menace

脅威

Meaning

A person or thing that is likely to cause harm; a threat

Example

The reckless driver was a menace to everyone on the road.

その無謀な運転手は道路のすべての人々にとって脅威だった。

C1 noun mælˈnʌr.ɪʃ.mənt

malnourishment

栄養失調

Meaning

Lack of proper nutrition, caused by not having enough to eat, not eating enough of the right things, or being unable to use the food that one does eat.

Example

Children in poverty-stricken areas suffer from malnourishment.

貧困地域の子供たちは栄養失調に苦しんでいます。

C1 noun /mɪsˈɡɪvɪŋz/

misgivings

疑念、不安

Meaning

feelings of doubt or concern about the outcome or propriety of something

Example

She had serious misgivings about signing the contract.

彼女は契約書にサインすることに対して深刻な疑念を抱いていた。

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 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 /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 noun /mɪˈlɪʃə/

militia

民兵

Meaning

a group of ordinary people who are trained to act as soldiers in emergencies

Example

The village formed a militia to defend against attacks.

村は攻撃から守るために民兵を結成した。

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 noun /ˈmɒdɪfaɪər/

modifier

修飾語

Meaning

a word or element that changes, limits, or describes the meaning of another word; something that alters or adjusts

Example

In the phrase 'very cold', 'very' is a modifier of 'cold'.

「very cold」という句では、「very」は「cold」を修飾する語です。

C1 verb /ˈmʌtər/

mutter

呟く

Meaning

to speak in a low or barely audible voice, often in dissatisfaction or irritation

Example

He muttered something under his breath as he walked away.

彼は歩きながら何かを呟いた。

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 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 /ˈmɒnəˌθiːɪzəm/

monotheism

一神教

Meaning

The belief in the existence of only one God.

Example

Islam and Christianity are religions based on monotheism.

イスラム教とキリスト教は一神教に基づいている。

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 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 noun/adjective /ˈmɪriəd/

myriad

無数

Meaning

a countless or extremely great number

Example

There are myriad stars in the night sky.

夜空には無数の星がある。

C1 adjective /moʊv/

mauve

薄紫色

Meaning

a pale purple color with a grayish or bluish tinge

Example

She wore a beautiful mauve dress to the party.

彼女はパーティーで美しい薄紫色のドレスを着ていた。

C1 noun /ˈmætɪneɪ/

matinee

午後の公演

Meaning

A performance, especially a play or movie, that takes place in the afternoon.

Example

We bought tickets for the Sunday afternoon matinee.

私たちは日曜日の午後の公演のチケットを買いました。

C1 noun /mjuːˈteɪʃn/

mutation

突然変異、遺伝的変化

Meaning

A change in form, structure, or nature, especially in genetics.

Example

Scientists discovered a genetic mutation that caused the disorder.

科学者たちは、その障害を引き起こした遺伝的な突然変異を発見しました。

C1 noun /ˈmɑːrtərdəm/

Martyrdom

殉教

Meaning

The suffering of death on account of adherence to a cause or principle

Example

His martyrdom inspired countless others to join the freedom movement.

彼の殉教は、無数の他の人々を自由運動に参加させるインスピレーションとなった。

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 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 /ˈmʌmbəl/

mumble

Meaning

To speak quietly and not clearly so that words are difficult to understand.

Example

He mumbled an apology before leaving.

C1 adjective /ˌmaɪ.krəˈskɑː.pɪk/

microscopic

顕微鏡的

Meaning

Extremely small and only visible with a microscope.

Example

The sample contained microscopic particles.

サンプルには顕微鏡的な粒子が含まれていました。

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 verb /mɑːr/

mar

台無しにする

Meaning

to spoil or damage the appearance or quality of something

Example

The scratch will mar the beauty of the painting.

その傷は絵画の美しさを台無しにする。

C1 adjective /məˈlɪʃəs/

Malicious

悪意のある; 有害な

Meaning

having or showing a desire to cause harm to someone; spiteful

Example

The malicious software damaged many computers.

悪意のあるソフトウェアが多くのコンピュータを破壊しました。

C1 adverb /ˈmɪdweɪ/

Midway

中途; 真ん中で

Meaning

halfway; at or to the middle point

Example

The project is midway through completion.

プロジェクトは完了に向かってミッドウェイにあります。

C1 noun ˈmɪl.ɪ.tər.i ɪnˈkɜː.ʃən

military incursion

軍事侵入

Meaning

A sudden armed attack or invasion by military forces into a territory.

Example

The military incursion caused widespread devastation.

軍事侵入は広範囲にわたる破壊を引き起こしました。

C1 verb /ˌmɪsˈmænɪdʒ/

mismanage

Meaning

to handle or control something badly or inefficiently

Example

The company went bankrupt because it was mismanaged for years.

C1 noun /mɪˈrɑːʒ/

Mirage

蜃気楼

Meaning

An optical illusion caused by atmospheric conditions, especially in deserts

Example

The travelers saw a mirage of water in the desert.

旅行者は砂漠で水の蜃気楼を見ました。

C1 noun /ˈmɔːrtər/

mortar

レンガをつなげるための混合物 / 小さな大砲

Meaning

a mixture used in building to bond bricks or stones together; also, a small cannon for firing shells

Example

The workers applied mortar between the bricks.

作業員たちはレンガの間にモルタルを塗りました。

C1 noun /ˈmædʒɪstreɪt/

magistrate

裁判官

Meaning

A civil officer who administers the law, often with limited judicial authority.

Example

The magistrate presided over the minor criminal case.

裁判官は軽犯罪の事件を審理しました。

C1 verb /ˈməʊbɪlaɪz/

mobilize

動員する

Meaning

to organize or prepare people or resources for action

Example

The leader worked hard to mobilize the community for the protest.

リーダーは抗議のためにコミュニティを動員するために一生懸命働きました。

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 /ˌmænɪˈfɛstoʊ/

manifesto

マニフェスト

Meaning

a public declaration of policy and aims, especially by a political party

Example

The party released its manifesto before the election.

党は選挙前にマニフェストを発表した。

C1 verb, noun /mʊər/

moor

係留する / 荒れ地

Meaning

As a verb: to tie a ship so that it stays in place. As a noun: open, uncultivated land.

Example

The sailors moored the ship at the dock.

水夫たちは船をドックに停泊させました。

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 /mɒb/

Mob

暴徒; 暴力的に行動するグループ

Meaning

a large crowd of people; a group that acts in a violent way

Example

An angry mob gathered outside the building.

怒った暴徒が建物の外に集まった。

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 ˌmɪtɪˈɡeɪʃən ˈstrætədʒiz

mitigation strategies

緩和戦略

Meaning

Plans and actions designed to reduce the severity or impact of problems or risks.

Example

Governments must adopt mitigation strategies for climate change.

政府は気候変動に対処するための緩和戦略を採用する必要があります。

C1 verb /ˌmɪsɪnˈtɜːrprɪt/

misinterpret

誤解する

Meaning

to understand or explain something wrongly

Example

He misinterpreted her silence as agreement.

彼は彼女の沈黙を同意と誤解した。

C1 adjective /ˈmaʊntɪnəs/

Mountainous

山岳地帯の

Meaning

having many mountains; characterized by mountains

Example

The mountainous region was difficult to travel through.

その山岳地帯は旅行するのが難しかった。

C1 verb /ˈmɜːrmər/

murmur

つぶやく

Meaning

To say something in a low, soft, or indistinct voice.

Example

She murmured a prayer before going to sleep.

彼女は寝る前に祈りをささやきました。

C1 adjective /ˈmɔːtəl/

Mortal

死すべき運命; 限られた寿命の; 人間

Meaning

subject to death; having a limited lifespan; human

Example

All human beings are mortal and will eventually die.

すべての人間は死すべき運命にあり、最終的に死ぬ。

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 /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 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 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 /ˈmoʊ.tər ˈlɔː.ri/

Motor lorry

トラック

Meaning

a large motor vehicle used for transporting goods; truck

Example

The motor lorry delivered fresh vegetables to the market.

そのモーター車は新鮮な野菜を市場に届けました。

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 /ˈmeɪniə/

Mania

マニア; 極端な熱狂

Meaning

Mental illness marked by periods of great excitement; extreme enthusiasm

Example

She had a mania for collecting vintage postcards from around the world.

彼女は世界中から古いポストカードを集めることに夢中でした。

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 adverb /ˈmiːk.li/

Meekly

従順に; おとなしく

Meaning

in a quiet, gentle way; without resistance or protest

Example

He meekly accepted the criticism without arguing.

彼は反論せずに従順に批判を受け入れた。

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。

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 noun /ˈmiːdieɪtər/

Mediator

仲裁者

Meaning

A person who attempts to make people involved in a conflict agree

Example

The United Nations often acts as a mediator in international disputes.

国際的な争いにおいて、国連はしばしばメディエーターとして機能します。

C1 noun /ˈmɒn.ɑːk/

Monarch

君主

Meaning

a sovereign ruler, especially a king or queen

Example

The monarch addressed the nation on television.

モナークはテレビで国民に演説を行いました。

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 adjective məˈdʒes.tɪk

Majestic

壮大な

Meaning

Having impressive beauty, dignity, or grandeur; regal and stately in appearance.

Example

The majestic Himalayas stand tall against the sky.

壮大なヒマラヤ山脈は空に向かって高くそびえ立っています。

C1 noun ˌmɪsˈmænɪdʒmənt

mismanagement

不適切な管理

Meaning

Bad or careless management of something.

Example

Mismanagement of plastic waste worsens pollution.

プラスチックごみの不適切な管理が汚染を悪化させます。

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 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 /ˈmæɡneɪt/

Magnate

大物; ビジネスや産業で裕福で影響力のある人物

Meaning

A wealthy and powerful businessperson or industrialist

Example

The oil magnate owned dozens of refineries across the country.

その石油マグネートは、国内に数十の精製所を所有していました。

C1 noun /moʊˈzeɪɪk/

mosaic

Meaning

A picture or pattern produced by arranging together small pieces of stone, tile, or glass.

Example

The church ceiling was decorated with a beautiful mosaic.

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 /maɪˈɑːpɪk/

myopic

近視的な、視野が狭い

Meaning

lacking foresight or long-term perspective; also refers to nearsightedness

Example

The company’s myopic strategy led to long-term losses.

その会社の近視的な戦略は、長期的な損失を招いた。

C1 verb /məˈruːn/

maroon

無人島に取り残す

Meaning

to leave someone trapped and isolated, especially on an island

Example

The sailors were marooned on a deserted island.

水夫たちは無人島に取り残されました。

C1 noun /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 /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 /ˈmɪs.hæp/

Mishap

災難; 不運; 事故

Meaning

An unlucky accident or unfortunate event, typically minor

Example

The cooking mishap resulted in a burnt dinner.

料理の失敗で、焼け焦げたディナーになった。

C1 noun /mɪkst ɪˈkɒn.ə.mi/

mixed economy

混合経済

Meaning

An economic system where both government and private sector operate together.

Example

Most countries today follow a mixed economy model.

現在、ほとんどの国が混合経済モデルを採用しています。

C1 noun /ˈmeɪ.trɪks/

matrix

マトリックス, 構造

Meaning

An environment or structure in which something develops; also a mathematical array of numbers.

Example

The cultural matrix shaped his worldview.

文化的なマトリックスは彼の世界観を形成した。

C1 noun /məˈmɛn.toʊ/

memento

記念品

Meaning

An object kept as a reminder of a person, place, or event.

Example

She kept the ticket as a memento of their first concert together.

彼女は最初のコンサートの記念品としてチケットを保存しました。

C1 noun /ˈmætrəˌmoʊni/

matrimony

結婚

Meaning

The state of being married; marriage.

Example

They entered into matrimony after years of friendship.

彼らは何年もの友情の後、結婚しました。

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 /mɔːrɡ/

morgue

Meaning

a place where dead bodies are kept, especially to be identified or claimed

Example

The police took the body to the morgue for identification.

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 /mɜːrθ/

mirth

喜び

Meaning

Great joy, amusement, or laughter.

Example

The festival was full of mirth and laughter.

フェスティバルは喜びと笑いでいっぱいでした。

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 /ˌmɪdˈsʌm.ər/

midsummer

真夏

Meaning

The middle of summer, often around the summer solstice in June.

Example

We had a festival to celebrate midsummer.

私たちは真夏を祝うためにフェスティバルを開きました。

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 noun /ˈmɪmɪkri/

mimicry

模倣

Meaning

The act of imitating someone or something, often for humor or learning.

Example

The comedian’s mimicry of celebrities made the audience laugh.

コメディアンの有名人の模倣で観客を笑わせました。

C1 noun /mælˈpræktɪs/

Malpractice

職業上の不正行為

Meaning

Improper, illegal, or negligent professional behavior

Example

The surgeon was sued for malpractice after the failed operation.

外科医は手術に失敗した後、マルプラクティスで訴えられました。

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 noun/adjective /ˈmæm.əθ/

mammoth

Meaning

An extinct large elephant-like animal with long curved tusks; also means something huge.

Example

The company faced a mammoth challenge during expansion.

C1 verb məˈnɒp.ə.laɪz

monopolize

独占する

Meaning

Control exclusively, dominate market.

Example

The company tried to monopolize the market.

その会社は市場を独占しようとした。

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 adjective ˌmiː.ti.ər.əˈlɒdʒ.ɪ.kəl

meteorological

気象の

Meaning

Relating to weather conditions and atmospheric phenomena.

Example

Meteorological conditions affect farming cycles.

気象条件は農業サイクルに影響を及ぼす。

C1 adjective /ˌmiː.diˈoʊ.kər/

mediocre

平凡

Meaning

Of only average quality; not very good.

Example

The movie was entertaining but overall mediocre.

その映画は面白かったが、全体的に平凡だった。

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 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 ˈmær.ɪ.taɪm

Maritime

海事の

Meaning

Connected with the sea, especially in relation to seafaring commercial or military activity.

Example

Maritime trade enhances the economy.

海上貿易は経済を促進する。

C1 noun /ˈmɜːrsəˌnɛri/

mercenary

傭兵

Meaning

a professional soldier hired to serve in a foreign army; also used to describe someone motivated solely by money.

Example

The mercenary fought for whoever paid the highest wage.

傭兵は最も高い給料を支払った人のために戦った。

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 /ˈmɒŋ.ɡuːs/

Mongoose

マングース

Meaning

a small carnivorous mammal known for its ability to kill venomous snakes

Example

The mongoose quickly attacked the cobra to protect its young.

マングースは子供たちを守るためにコブラを素早く攻撃しました。

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 noun /məˈdɜːrnəti/

modernity

現代性

Meaning

The quality or condition of being modern; up-to-date ideas, practices, or style.

Example

The city’s architecture reflects both tradition and modernity.

その都市の建築は、伝統と現代性の両方を反映しています。