B2 noun /mɪθ/

myth

神話

Meaning

A traditional story explaining natural or social phenomena, often involving supernatural beings; a widely held but false belief.

Example

The myth of the phoenix tells of a bird reborn from its ashes.

フェニックスの神話は、灰の中から生まれ変わった鳥の話を伝えています。

A1 noun ˈfoʊtoʊz

Photos

写真

Meaning

Photographs; pictures taken with a camera.

Example

Adding photos to a family tree makes it more personal.

家系図に写真を追加すると、より個人的になります。

C1 noun /əˈrɪs.tə.kræt/

Aristocrat

貴族; 高貴な血筋を持つ人

Meaning

a member of the aristocracy; a person of noble rank or birth

Example

The aristocrat lived in a magnificent castle.

そのアリストクラットは豪華な城に住んでいました。

B2 noun /ˌmɒd.ən.aɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/

modernization

近代化

Meaning

The process of adapting something to modern needs or habits.

Example

Modernization of industries reduces pollution.

産業の近代化は汚染を減らします。

C2 adjective /ˈtræktəbəl/

tractable

制御可能または影響を与えることができる

Meaning

easy to control or influence

Example

The child was surprisingly tractable during the long journey.

その子供は長い旅の間、驚くほど制御可能だった。

B1 adjective /ˈvɪʒuəl/

visual

視覚的

Meaning

Relating to seeing or sight.

Example

The movie was praised for its stunning visual effects.

その映画は素晴らしい視覚的効果で賞賛されました。

C2 adjective /ɒmˈnɪp.ə.tənt/

omnipotent

全能

Meaning

Having unlimited power; able to do anything; all-powerful.

Example

In many religions, God is considered omnipotent.

多くの宗教では、神は全能だと考えられています。

C2 adjective /ˈækwɪˌlaɪn/

aquiline

ワシのくちばしのような

Meaning

curved like an eagle's beak; hooked

Example

He had an aquiline nose that gave him a distinguished appearance.

彼はワシのくちばしのような鼻を持っており、それが彼に優れた外見を与えていました。

C1 adjective eɪˈsɪŋ.krə.nəs

asynchronous

非同期の

Meaning

Of or requiring a form of computer control timing protocol in which a specific operation begins upon receipt of an indication that the preceding operation has been completed.

Example

Asynchronous courses allow students to learn at their own pace.

非同期コースは学生が自分のペースで学べるようにします。

B2 noun prəʊb

probe

探査機

Meaning

An unmanned exploratory spacecraft designed to transmit information about its environment.

Example

The probe collected data from the planet's surface.

そのプローブは惑星の表面からデータを収集しました。

B2 noun /ˈsɛm.iˌsɜːr.kəl/

semicircle

半円

Meaning

Half of a circle or something shaped like half of a circle.

Example

The students sat in a semicircle around the teacher.

学生たちは教師の周りに半円形に座っていました。

B1 noun /ˈɡɪvər/

giver

与える人

Meaning

a person who gives something

Example

She was always a generous giver to charity.

彼女はいつも慈善団体への寛大なギヴァーでした。

A1 noun /trɪp/

trip

旅行

Meaning

a journey or excursion, especially for pleasure

Example

They took a trip to the mountains last summer.

彼らは昨年の夏に山へ旅行しました。

C2 noun /ˈlɪnəmənt/

liniment

リニメント / ローション

Meaning

A liquid or lotion applied to the skin to relieve pain or stiffness.

Example

He rubbed liniment on his sore muscles after the workout.

彼はトレーニング後、痛んだ筋肉にリニメントを擦り込んだ。

C1 adjective /ˈspeɪʃəl/

spatial

空間の

Meaning

relating to space or the position, area, and size of things

Example

The scientist studied the spatial arrangement of stars.

科学者は星の空間配置を研究しました。

C2 noun ˌfjuːmɪˈɡeɪʃən

fumigation

燻蒸

Meaning

The practice of disinfecting or purifying an area using gas or smoke.

Example

Fumigation is an effective method to control pest infestations.

消毒は害虫の侵入を制御するための効果的な方法です。

C1 noun /ˈdɒɡmə/

dogma

ドグマ

Meaning

A principle or set of principles laid down by an authority as incontrovertibly true.

Example

The religious leader strictly adhered to traditional dogma.

宗教的指導者は伝統的なドグマに厳格に従った。

B2 noun /ˈθæŋksˌɡɪvɪŋ/

thanksgiving

感謝祭

Meaning

an annual holiday in the US for giving thanks, celebrated with a meal

Example

We spent Thanksgiving dinner with our family.

私たちは家族と一緒に感謝祭の夕食を過ごしました。

B1 adjective /ˈpeɪn.fəl/

painful

痛みを伴う

Meaning

causing physical or emotional pain

Example

The injury was very painful, and he needed immediate care.

その怪我は非常に痛みを伴い、すぐに治療が必要だった。

C1 adjective, verb /muːt/

moot

Meaning

Adjective: subject to debate or irrelevant. Verb: to suggest an idea for discussion.

Example

The issue of funding became a moot point after the project was canceled.

C1 noun /ɡæf/

gaffe

失敗

Meaning

An unintentional act or remark causing embarrassment; a blunder.

Example

The politician's gaffe quickly spread on social media.

政治家の失敗はすぐにソーシャルメディアで広まりました。

C1 noun /ˈɔr.ə.tər/

Orator

演説家

Meaning

a public speaker, especially one who is eloquent or skilled in speaking

Example

The famous orator delivered an inspiring speech.

有名な演説家が感動的なスピーチを行った。

B2 noun/adjective /ˈkæpɪtəlɪst/

capitalist

Meaning

a person who supports or believes in capitalism; a wealthy business owner

Example

The capitalist believes in the freedom of the market.

C1 noun /ˈspɪnstər/

spinster

未婚女性

Meaning

An unmarried woman, often one who is older and considered unlikely to marry

Example

The novel featured a kind-hearted spinster who cared for the village children.

その小説には、村の子供たちの世話をしていた心優しい未婚女性が登場した。

C1 noun dɪˈspær.ə.ti

disparity

格差

Meaning

A great difference or inequality.

Example

Disparity between countries must be reduced.

国々の間の格差は減少するべきです。

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。

B2 adjective /skeərs/

Scarce

希少な; 見つけにくい; 少量で存在する

Meaning

rare; not easily found; existing in small quantities

Example

Fresh water is becoming increasingly scarce in desert regions.

砂漠地帯では、淡水がますます希少になっています。

C1 verb /ˈtræmpəl/

trample

Meaning

to tread heavily on something and cause damage or injury

Example

The crowd trampled the flowers in the park.

C2 noun /ˈklaɪ.mɪŋ læŋ læŋ/

Climbing lang lang

ランランのつる植物

Meaning

a climbing plant with fragrant flowers native to tropical regions

Example

The climbing lang lang vine produces beautiful fragrant flowers.

ランランのつる植物は美しい芳香の花を生産します。

C2 adjective /ˈlæm.ən.tə.bəl/

lamentable

嘆かわしい

Meaning

deserving to be criticized or regretted; unfortunate

Example

The team’s lamentable performance disappointed their fans.

チームの嘆かわしいパフォーマンスは、ファンを失望させました。

A2 adjective /ˈwɜːrkɪŋ/

working

働いている

Meaning

engaged in physical or mental effort to achieve a goal or task

Example

She is working on her project right now.

彼女は今、プロジェクトに取り組んでいます。

B2 adverb /ˈfɔːrmərli/

Formerly

以前は; 以前

Meaning

in the past; previously; at an earlier time

Example

The building was formerly a school but is now a community center.

その建物は以前は学校でしたが、今はコミュニティセンターです。

B2 adjective /ˈvɛərid/

Varied

多様な; 異なるタイプを含む

Meaning

showing differences; diverse; containing different types

Example

The museum has a varied collection of ancient artifacts.

その博物館には古代のアーティファクトの多様なコレクションがあります。

A2 noun /ˈbɪznəsˌwʊmən/

businesswoman

実業家の女性

Meaning

a woman who works in business, especially one who owns or manages a company

Example

The businesswoman expanded her company into international markets.

その実業家の女性は会社を国際市場へ拡大した。

C1 adjective /ˈrʌɡ.ɪd/

Rugged

でこぼこで不規則な; 不規則な表面を持つ; 強くて丈夫な

Meaning

rough and uneven; having a rough irregular surface; tough and strong

Example

The hikers crossed the rugged mountain terrain.

ハイカーたちは荒れた山岳地帯を越えた。

B2 adjective /ˈhɜː.bəl/

herbal

ハーバル

Meaning

Made from or containing herbs, especially for medicinal purposes.

Example

Herbal remedies were widely used here.

ここではハーバル療法が広く使われていました。

C2 noun /ˈprɛlət/

prelate

高位の聖職者

Meaning

A high-ranking member of the clergy, especially a bishop or abbot.

Example

The prelate delivered a sermon to the congregation.

プレラートは会衆に説教を行った。

C2 noun /məˈlɛvələns/

malevolence

悪意

Meaning

The state or condition of being malevolent; having or showing a wish to do evil to others.

Example

His malevolence was clear in the cruel way he treated his rivals.

彼の悪意は、彼がライバルを扱う残忍な方法において明らかだった。

C1 verb /ˈkɒr.ə.leɪt/

correlate

cigarette

タバコ

Meaning

a small roll of finely cut tobacco wrapped in paper for smoking

Example

He lit a cigarette after dinner.

彼は夕食後にタバコを吸った。

C1 noun

Longitude

経度

B1 noun ˈɔːdioʊ ˈlɛsənz

audio lessons

オーディオレッスン

Meaning

Educational content delivered through sound recordings, typically used for language learning and skill development.

Example

Audio lessons are useful for listening skills.

オーディオレッスンはリスニングスキルに役立ちます。

B2 noun ˈɡloʊbəl ɪˈnɪʃətɪvz

global initiatives

グローバルなイニシアティブ

Meaning

Worldwide efforts or programs aimed at addressing global challenges or achieving common goals.

Example

Global initiatives inspire better waste management practices.

グローバルなイニシアティブは、より良い廃棄物管理の実践を奨励しています。

C2 verb /pərˈlɔɪn/

purloin

盗む

Meaning

to steal something, often in a sneaky or dishonest way

Example

He tried to purloin a book from the library without being noticed.

彼は図書館から本を盗もうとしたが、気づかれなかった。

B2 adverb /ˌælfəˈbɛtɪkli/

alphabetically

アルファベット順に

Meaning

in the order of the letters of the alphabet

Example

The names are listed alphabetically in the register.

名前は登録簿にアルファベット順に並んでいます。

B2 noun /ˈker.ə.siːn/

Kerosene

ケロシン

Meaning

a combustible hydrocarbon liquid widely used as a fuel in lamps and heating systems

Example

The old lamp burned kerosene to provide light during power outages.

古いランプは停電中に光を提供するためにケロシンを燃やしていました。

B2 adjective /səkˈsɛsɪv/

Successive

連続的な; 連続した

Meaning

following one after the other in order; consecutive

Example

The team won three successive matches.

チームは三回連続して試合に勝ちました。

C1 verb /ˈɡlɪsən/

glisten

輝く

Meaning

To shine with a sparkling light, often when wet or polished.

Example

The grass glistened with morning dew.

朝露で草は輝いていた。

B1 noun /dɪsk/

disk

ディスク / データ保存装置

Meaning

a flat, circular object, often used to store data electronically

Example

All the data is saved on a hard disk.

すべてのデータはハードディスクに保存されています。

C1 noun /ˈhʌbʌb/

hubbub

騒音

Meaning

a loud noise caused by a crowd of people talking or shouting

Example

There was a hubbub in the market as the sale began.

販売が始まると、市場で騒音が起こりました。

A2 noun /ˈɪn.sekt/

Insect

昆虫

Meaning

a small invertebrate animal with six legs and usually one or two pairs of wings

Example

The butterfly is a beautiful insect that flies from flower to flower.

蝶は花から花へと飛ぶ美しい昆虫です。

C1 adjective ˌprɒb.ə.bɪˈlɪs.tɪk

probabilistic

確率に基づく

Meaning

Based on probability; involving chance or statistical likelihood.

Example

The model follows a probabilistic approach to predictions.

モデルは予測のために確率的アプローチを採用しています。

C1 noun /flæt fɪʃ/

Flat fish

カレイ

Meaning

a type of fish with a flattened body that lives on the sea floor

Example

Flat fish like sole and flounder are excellent for grilling.

カレイやヒラメのようなフラットフィッシュはグリルに最適です。

B2 noun /soʊl/

Sole

足の裏; 靴の底

Meaning

the bottom part of the foot; the bottom part of a shoe

Example

I have a blister on the sole of my foot.

私の足の裏に水ぶくれがあります。

C1 verb /ədˈmɪnɪstreɪt/

administrate

管理する

Meaning

to manage or supervise the execution of duties, laws, or resources; to formally give or apply something such as a test or medicine

Example

The committee will administrate the new policy across all departments.

委員会はすべての部門で新しい方針を管理する。

B2 adjective /ˈdjʊərəbəl/

Durable

耐久性がある; 強い; 頑丈な

Meaning

able to withstand wear, pressure, or damage; lasting; strong

Example

This durable fabric will last for many years.

この耐久性のある生地は何年も持ちます。

C1 adjective /suːˈpɜːr.flu.əs/

superfluous

余分な

Meaning

Unnecessary, especially through being more than enough.

Example

His speech contained too many superfluous details.

彼のスピーチには、余分な詳細が多すぎた。

A1 verb /miːt/

meet

会う

Meaning

to come into the presence of; to encounter

Example

I will meet you at the café.

カフェで会います。

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。

C2 noun /əbˈstrʌkʃənɪst/

obstructionist

Meaning

a person who deliberately delays or prevents progress by being uncooperative or oppositional

Example

The obstructionist in the committee kept delaying the decision-making process.

C1 adjective /ˈkoʊvərt/

covert

秘密

Meaning

hidden, secret, or not openly acknowledged

Example

The spy conducted a covert operation behind enemy lines.

スパイは敵の線の後ろで秘密の作戦を行った。

C1 adjective /ˈwɪm.zɪ.kəl/

Whimsical

風変わりな; 奇妙な

Meaning

playfully quaint or fanciful, especially in an appealing and amusing way

Example

The artist created whimsical sculptures that delighted children.

アーティストは子供たちを喜ばせる奇抜な彫刻を作りました。

C2 adjective /ˈkwɛrʊləs/

querulous

不平を言う

Meaning

Complaining in a whining or irritable manner.

Example

The querulous customer kept finding fault with every detail.

その不平を言う顧客は、すべての細部に不満を見つけ続けました。

B1 noun pəˈten.ʃəl

potential

ポテンシャル

Meaning

Having or showing the capacity to become or develop into something in the future.

Example

The potential for innovation is immense.

イノベーションのポテンシャルは計り知れない。

B1 noun /ɑːrmz/

Arms

武器

Meaning

weapons and ammunition; firearms

Example

The soldiers carried their arms into battle.

兵士たちは戦闘に武器を持ち込んだ。

C1 noun /ˌpɜːrspəˈreɪʃn/

perspiration

発汗

Meaning

The process of sweating.

Example

Heavy exercise causes perspiration.

激しい運動は発汗を引き起こします。

A2 noun/adjective /meɪl/

male

男性

Meaning

a man or boy; relating to men or boys

Example

The school has more male teachers than female teachers.

学校には女性の教師よりも男性の教師が多い。

C1 noun /ˈɑːrmfʊl/

armful

腕いっぱい

Meaning

As much as can be carried in one or both arms.

Example

She carried an armful of books into the library.

彼女は図書館に腕いっぱいの本を持っていった。

C1 verb /ˈʌndərkʌt/

undercut

Meaning

to sell at a lower price than a competitor; to weaken or undermine something

Example

The company tried to undercut its rivals by offering lower prices.

B1 adjective /ˌʌnsəkˈsesfl/

Unsuccessful

失敗した; 成功しなかった;

Meaning

not achieving desired aims or results; failing to accomplish a purpose

Example

His unsuccessful attempt to climb the mountain left him disappointed.

彼の失敗した山登りの試みは彼を失望させた。

C2 adjective /ˌiːvənˈhændɪd/

evenhanded

公平な

Meaning

Fair and impartial; showing no bias or favoritism.

Example

The judge was praised for her evenhanded approach to the case.

その裁判官は、公平なアプローチでその事件を扱ったことで称賛されました。

C2 verb /pərˈveɪ/

purvey

供給する

Meaning

to supply or provide goods, services, or information, often as a business

Example

The company purveys organic food to health-conscious customers.

その会社は健康意識の高い顧客にオーガニック食品を供給しています。

A1 noun /ˈdɒlər/

dollar

ドル

Meaning

The basic monetary unit of the United States and some other countries

Example

I need five dollars to buy this book.

この本を買うには5ドル必要です。

B2 noun /ˈpɪt.ʃər/

Pitcher

ピッチャー, 水差し

Meaning

a large container with a handle and spout used for storing and pouring liquids

Example

The water pitcher on the table was filled with ice-cold lemonade.

テーブルの上の水差しは氷冷たくてレモネードが入っていた。

C1 verb /ˌriːhəˈbɪlɪteɪt/

rehabilitate

Meaning

to restore someone to health, normal life, or a good condition after illness, injury, or imprisonment

Example

The clinic helps rehabilitate injured athletes.

B2 noun /djuː/

Dew

露

Meaning

tiny drops of water that form on cool surfaces at night when atmospheric water vapour condenses

Example

The morning dew glistened on the grass.

朝露が草の上で輝いていました。

C1 adjective /əˈbreɪsɪv/

abrasive

Meaning

harsh, rough, or capable of wearing down by rubbing

Example

His abrasive tone made everyone uncomfortable.

C1 adjective /ɪˈrɛvəkəbl/

irrevocable

取り消し不可能

Meaning

Not able to be revoked, changed, or undone.

Example

She made an irrevocable decision to leave the company.

彼女は会社を辞めるという取り消し不可能な決定を下した。

C2 adjective /ˈdæpər/

dapper

おしゃれで清潔

Meaning

Neat, stylish, and well-dressed in appearance.

Example

He looked very dapper in his new suit.

彼は新しいスーツでとてもおしゃれに見えた。

C1 noun /ˈvɜː.tɪ.kəl ˈfɑː.mɪŋ/

vertical farming

垂直農業

Meaning

The practice of growing crops in vertically stacked layers, often incorporating controlled-environment agriculture.

Example

Vertical farming ensures maximum space utilization in urban areas.

垂直農業は都市部で最大のスペース活用を確保します。

B1 noun /ˈpænəl/

panel

パネル, 審査員グループ

Meaning

a group of people gathered to discuss, judge, or advise on a particular topic

Example

The panel of judges announced the winner of the competition.

審査員のパネルはコンテストの優勝者を発表しました。

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。

C2 noun /kəˈbɑl/

Cabal

陰謀団体

Meaning

a secret political clique or faction

Example

The journalists exposed a cabal of corrupt politicians working together.

ジャーナリストたちは、共謀している腐敗した政治家たちの陰謀団体を暴露した。

C1 verb /ʃɜːrk/

shirk

避ける

Meaning

to avoid or neglect a duty or responsibility

Example

He always tries to shirk his responsibilities at work.

彼は仕事で責任を避けようといつも試みます。

C1 adjective /ˈtɪpsi/

tipsy

ほろ酔い

Meaning

slightly drunk

Example

She felt tipsy after just one glass of wine.

ワインを一杯飲んだ後、彼女は少し酔った気がした。

B1 noun /ˈbeɪ.kɪŋ ˈpaʊ.dər/

Baking Powder

ベーキングパウダー

Meaning

a dry chemical leavening agent used to increase volume and lighten texture in baked goods

Example

The recipe calls for two teaspoons of baking powder.

レシピにはベーキングパウダーを小さじ2杯使います。

C2 verb /ˈtʃɔːrtl/

chortle

喜んで笑う

Meaning

to laugh in a breathy, gleeful way

Example

The audience chortled at the comedian's witty remarks.

観客はコメディアンのウィットに富んだコメントにクスクスと笑った。

C1 noun /ˌzɛnəˈfoʊbiə/

xenophobia

外国人恐怖症

Meaning

fear or hatred of foreigners, people from different cultures, or strangers

Example

Xenophobia can lead to discrimination and social division.

ゼノフォビアは差別や社会的分裂を引き起こす可能性があります。

C2 verb /dɪˈsɛvər/

dissever

分ける

Meaning

To separate or cut apart.

Example

The treaty sought to dissever the two hostile regions.

条約は二つの敵対的な地域を分割しようとした。

C1 noun /rɪt/

writ

裁判所命令

Meaning

A formal written order issued by a court.

Example

The judge issued a writ of habeas corpus.

裁判官はハベアス・コーパス命令を発行しました。

C2 verb /ˈkɒsɪt/

cosset

甘やかす

Meaning

to care for and protect in an overindulgent way

Example

The little girl was cosseted by her grandparents.

小さな女の子は祖父母に甘やかされました。

B2 noun /ˈdeb.ɪt/

Debit

デビット; 借金; 引き落とし

Meaning

an entry recording an amount owed; money taken from a bank account

Example

The bank showed a debit of fifty dollars from my checking account.

銀行は私の当座預金口座から50ドルのデビットを表示しました。

C2 noun /ˈseɪpiəns/

sapience

知恵

Meaning

Wisdom or intelligence.

Example

Her sapience in solving problems earned her the respect of her colleagues.

問題解決における彼女の知恵は、同僚たちの尊敬を集めました。

C2 noun /ˈhaʊsˌbreɪkɪŋ/

housebreaking

住居侵入

Meaning

the crime of breaking into a house with intent to steal

Example

The thief was arrested for housebreaking.

泥棒は住居侵入で逮捕された。

C2 noun /broʊɡ/

brogue

丈夫な靴; アクセント

Meaning

A strong outdoor shoe; also a marked accent, especially Irish or Scottish.

Example

He bought a pair of stylish brogues for the wedding.

彼は結婚式のためにおしゃれなブローグを買いました。

B1 verb /əˈpriːʃieɪt/

appreciate

感謝する

Meaning

to recognize the value or significance of; to be grateful for

Example

I really appreciate your help with this project.

このプロジェクトでのあなたの助けに本当に感謝しています。

A1 verb /hɪər/

hear

聞く

Meaning

to perceive sound; to listen to

Example

I can hear the birds singing.

私は鳥が歌っているのを聞くことができます。

B1 noun /ˈblen.dər/

Blender

ブレンダー

Meaning

an electric kitchen appliance used to mix, purée, or emulsify food and liquids

Example

She used the blender to make a delicious smoothie.

彼女は美味しいスムージーを作るためにブレンダーを使いました。

B2 noun /ˈlɪb.ər.ti/

Liberty

自由

Meaning

the state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions imposed by authority on one's way of life, behavior, or political views

Example

The Statue of Liberty represents freedom and democracy.

自由の女神は自由と民主主義を象徴しています。

C1 verb, noun /sæp/

sap

樹液 / 弱める

Meaning

As a noun: the vital fluid in plants; As a verb: to gradually weaken or drain strength.

Example

The long journey began to sap his energy.

長い旅が彼のエネルギーを弱め始めた。

C1 adverb /ˌðɛərˈɪn/

Therein

その中に;

Meaning

in that place; in that respect

Example

The box contains many treasures, and therein lies its value.

箱には多くの宝物があり、その中にその価値がある。

C1 adjective /ˈheɪ.nəs/

Heinous

凶悪

Meaning

extremely wicked or evil; abominable; morally reprehensible

Example

The heinous crime shocked the entire community.

その凶悪な犯罪はコミュニティ全体を衝撃を与えた。

B2 verb /ˈsuːpərvaɪz/

supervise

監督する

Meaning

to watch and direct a person or activity to ensure things are done correctly

Example

The teacher supervises students during the exam.

教師は試験中に学生を監督します。

C1 verb /ˈtrɛspəs/

trespass

Meaning

to enter someone's land or property without permission

Example

He was fined for trespassing on private land.

B2 verb /siːs/

cease

停止する

Meaning

to bring or come to an end; to stop doing something

Example

The noise ceased as soon as the children went inside.

騒音は子供たちが中に入るとすぐに止まりました。

C2 adjective /ˈɛksplɪkəbəl/

explicable

説明可能な

Meaning

able to be explained or understood

Example

His sudden anger was explicable given the stressful situation.

彼の突然の怒りは、ストレスの多い状況を考慮すれば説明可能だった。

C2 noun /ˈdɪfθɒŋ/

diphthong

二重母音

Meaning

A complex vowel sound that begins with one vowel and glides into another within the same syllable.

Example

The word 'coin' contains a diphthong.

'コイン'という単語には二重母音が含まれています。

C1 adjective /ˈkælkjʊleɪtɪŋ/

calculating

計算高い

Meaning

acting in a scheming and ruthlessly determined way

Example

He had a cold and calculating approach to business.

彼はビジネスに冷徹で計算高いアプローチを持っていた。

C2 noun /rɛtʃ/

wretch

不幸な人

Meaning

an unfortunate or miserable person; a despicable or contemptible person

Example

The poor wretch was left out in the cold with no shelter.

貧しい不幸な人は避難所なしで寒さの中に放置された。

C2 adjective /ˈkɑːrpɪŋ/

carping

愚痴

Meaning

continually complaining or finding fault in a petty way

Example

His carping attitude makes teamwork difficult.

彼の愚痴っぽい態度はチームワークを難しくします。

B2 noun /ˈɛseɪ/

essay

エッセイ

Meaning

A short piece of writing on a particular subject.

Example

She wrote an essay about climate change.

彼女は気候変動についてのエッセイを書きました。

C2 noun /pɪθ/

pith

本質、要点

Meaning

the essential or central part of something

Example

The pith of his argument was that honesty matters most.

彼の議論の本質は、誠実さが最も重要だということでした。

B2 adjective /sɔːr/

sore

痛い

Meaning

painful or aching, usually in a specific part of the body

Example

After the long run, my legs were sore.

長いランニングの後、私の足は痛かった。

B2 noun /ˈʒɑːn.rə/

genre

ジャンル

Meaning

a style or category of art, music, or literature

Example

Romance is her favorite genre of movies.

ロマンスは彼女のお気に入りの映画のジャンルです。

C1 noun /ɪmˈprɪzənmənt/

imprisonment

投獄

Meaning

the act of putting someone in prison; the state of being confined as punishment

Example

He faced imprisonment for violating the court order.

彼は裁判所の命令に違反して投獄に直面した。

A2 adverb; noun /ˌaʊtˈdɔːrz/

outdoors

屋外で

Meaning

outside a building; the natural environment outside

Example

We spent the whole afternoon outdoors enjoying the fresh air.

私たちは午後ずっと屋外で新鮮な空気を楽しみました。

B2 adverb /ɪmˈpɔːtəntli/

importantly

重要な方法で

Meaning

in a way that is of great significance or value

Example

Importantly, the report highlights the need for immediate action.

重要な方法で、報告書は即時の行動の必要性を強調しました。

C2 verb /ɪmˈpjuːt/

impute

帰する

Meaning

to attribute a fault or responsibility to someone

Example

They imputed the company's success to good leadership.

彼らは会社の成功を良いリーダーシップに帰属させた。

B2 adjective /ˈrɪdʒ.ɪd/

Rigid

硬直

Meaning

hard and stiff; not able to bend; strict and unwilling to change

Example

The company has a rigid dress code that all employees must follow.

会社にはすべての従業員が従う必要がある厳格なドレスコードがあります。

A2 preposition /əˈmʌŋ/

among

の中で

Meaning

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

Example

He was sitting among his friends.

彼は友達の中に座っていた。

C1 verb /snɪp/

snip

切る

Meaning

to cut something quickly with scissors or a sharp tool

Example

She snipped the loose thread from her dress.

彼女はドレスの緩んだ糸を切りました。