B2 adjective /ˈneɪbərɪŋ/

neighboring

隣接する

Meaning

situated near or next to another place; adjacent or nearby.

Example

They visited a neighboring village for the festival.

彼らは祭りのために隣の村を訪れました。

B1 noun/verb /skeɪl/

scale

スケール / サイズ調整

Meaning

A system of ordered marks used for measurement; also means to climb or to adjust in size.

Example

The company plans to scale its operations globally.

その会社は世界規模で事業を拡大する予定です。

C1 noun dɛkˈstɛr.ɪ.ti

dexterity

器用さ

Meaning

Skill in performing tasks, especially with the hands; mental skill or adroitness.

Example

His dexterity in playing the piano amazed the audience.

ピアノを弾く彼の器用さに観客は驚いた。

B2 verb /ɪmˈbɑːrk/

embark

乗り出す

Meaning

to begin a journey, project, or activity

Example

She decided to embark on a new career in medicine.

彼女は医学の新しいキャリアを始める決断を下しました。

B2 noun /ˈkʌt.lət/

Cutlet

カツレツ

Meaning

a small piece of meat, especially veal or lamb, for frying or grilling

Example

She served delicious chicken cutlets for dinner.

彼女は夕食に美味しいチキンカツレツを出しました。

B2 noun /ˈmaɪ.ɡrənt/

migrant

移民

Meaning

A person who moves from one place to another, especially to find work or better living conditions.

Example

Many migrants travel long distances to find employment.

多くの移民は仕事を見つけるために長距離を移動します。

C1 noun /ˈmɔːr.ɡɪʤ/

Mortgage

住宅ローン

Meaning

a legal agreement by which a bank lends money to buy property

Example

They took out a mortgage to buy their first house.

彼らは最初の家を買うために住宅ローンを組みました。

B2 adjective /ɪmˈpɜːrfɪkt/

imperfect

不完全

Meaning

Not perfect; having faults or flaws.

Example

The painting was beautiful despite being imperfect.

その絵は美しかったが、完璧ではなかった。

B2 noun /kənˌtɪn.juˈeɪ.ʃən/

continuation

継続

Meaning

the action of carrying something on over time; extension

Example

The continuation of the series was announced after the finale.

シリーズの継続は最終回後に発表されました。

C2 noun /ˈslæt.ən/

slattern

だらしない女性

Meaning

a woman who is untidy or slovenly in appearance or habits

Example

The house looked as if a slattern lived there.

その家は、だらしない女性が住んでいるように見えた。

B2 adjective /wiː/

wee

とても小さい

Meaning

very small in size; tiny

Example

She gave me a wee smile before leaving.

彼女は去る前に小さな笑顔をくれました。

B1 verb /juˈnaɪt/

unite

団結する

Meaning

to join together or combine; to bring people or things together

Example

The crisis helped unite the community.

危機はコミュニティを団結させる手助けをした。

B2 adverb /ˈbruːtəli/

brutally

残酷に

Meaning

in a cruel, violent, or harsh manner; in a very direct and blunt way

Example

The prisoners were treated brutally by the guards.

囚人たちは看守に残酷に扱われた。

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。

C1 noun /ˈpoʊl.stɑːr/

Polestar

北極星

Meaning

a bright star that appears to stay in the same position in the sky and is used for navigation

Example

Sailors used the polestar to navigate across the ocean.

船乗りはポールスターを使って海を渡った。

B2 noun /məˈstɑːʃ/

Moustache

ヒゲ

Meaning

hair that grows on the upper lip of men

Example

He grew a thick moustache for the play.

彼は劇のために濃いヒゲを生やした。

C1 adverb spɒnˈteɪnɪəsli

spontaneously

自発的に

Meaning

In a spontaneous way; naturally and without planning or external cause.

Example

Children learn spontaneously through peer interactions.

子供たちは仲間とのやり取りを通じて自然に学びます。

B2 verb /kloʊð/

clothe

服を着せる

Meaning

to put clothes on; to dress; to provide with clothing

Example

She clothed the baby in warm garments.

彼女は赤ちゃんを暖かい服で着せました。

B2 noun /ˈɪm.pʌls/

Impulse

衝動; 突然の欲求

Meaning

a sudden strong and unreflective urge or desire to act; a driving force or motivation

Example

She bought the expensive dress on impulse and later regretted the purchase.

彼女は衝動で高価なドレスを買い、後でその購入を後悔しました。

B1 adjective /ɡrænd/

Grand

壮大; 素晴らしい; 優れた;

Meaning

impressive; magnificent; excellent;

Example

The grand palace impressed all the visitors.

その壮大な宮殿は全ての訪問者を感動させました。

C1 noun /juːˈfɔː.ri.ə/

euphoria

ユーフォリア, 陶酔, 高揚感

Meaning

A feeling or state of intense excitement and happiness; elation.

Example

Winning the championship brought a sense of euphoria.

チャンピオンシップを勝ち取ったことで、ユーフォリアを感じた。

C2 noun /ˈbɛlˌwɛðər/

bellwether

先駆者

Meaning

A person or thing that leads or indicates a trend.

Example

The company is seen as a bellwether of the technology industry.

その会社はテクノロジー業界の先駆者と見なされています。

A2 noun /dɪˈzaɪnər/

designer

デザイナー

Meaning

a person who plans and creates the form or structure of something

Example

The fashion designer presented her new collection.

ファッションデザイナーは新しいコレクションを発表しました。

C2 verb /bɪˈdɔːb/

bedaub

塗る

Meaning

to smear or cover with a sticky or dirty substance

Example

The children bedaubed the wall with paint.

子供たちは壁にペンキを塗った。

B2 noun ˌsɛlf.kənˈtrəʊl

self-control

自己制御

Meaning

The ability to control one's emotions, behavior, and desires in order to obtain some reward, or avoid some punishment, typically in the longer term.

Example

Self-control is important for maintaining a balanced life.

自己制御はバランスの取れた生活を維持するために重要です。

C2 verb /ˈkæn.tər/

canter

軽いギャロップ

Meaning

To ride a horse at a controlled, easy pace between a trot and a gallop.

Example

She cantered her horse across the field with ease.

彼女は馬を簡単にフィールドを走らせた。

C1 noun /ˌdɜːrməˈtɑːlədʒi/

dermatology

皮膚科学

Meaning

The branch of medicine concerned with the skin and its diseases.

Example

He studied dermatology at medical school.

彼は医学部で皮膚科学を学んだ。

B2 noun /ˈænsestri/

ancestry

家系

Meaning

one’s family origins or lineage

Example

He is proud of his royal ancestry.

彼は自分の王室の家系を誇りに思っています。

B2 noun ˌɪm.plɪˈkeɪ.ʃən

implication

含意

Meaning

A conclusion that can be drawn from something although it is not explicitly stated; a likely consequence.

Example

The implication of climate change is severe.

気候変動の含意は深刻です。

C1 adjective /ˈkoʊpiəs/

copious

豊富

Meaning

abundant in supply or quantity

Example

She took copious notes during the lecture.

彼女は講義中に豊富なノートを取った。

B2 noun /ˈprɛzɪdənsi/

presidency

大統領職

Meaning

the office or position of being a president

Example

He was elected to the presidency in 2020.

彼は2020年に大統領職に選ばれました。

C1 noun /ˈtoʊ.pæz/

Topaz

トパーズ

Meaning

a precious stone, typically colorless, yellow, or blue, used in jewelry

Example

The queen's crown was adorned with a magnificent blue topaz.

女王の王冠は素晴らしい青いトパーズで飾られていました。

C2 verb /ɪnˈhjuːm/

inhume

埋葬する

Meaning

to bury a dead body in the ground

Example

They inhumed the warrior with full honors.

彼らは戦士を完全な名誉を持って埋葬しました。

C2 noun /ˌæɡ.rəˈdeɪ.ʃən/

aggradation

堆積物によって土地が作られるプロセス

Meaning

The process of land being built up by sediment deposition.

Example

Aggradation helps in the natural expansion of riverbanks.

アグレデーションは河川の自然な拡張を助けます。

A2 noun /bɑːθ/

Bath

お風呂; 浴槽

Meaning

the act of washing one's body; a container for bathing

Example

I take a hot bath every evening.

私は毎晩、熱いお風呂に入ります。

C1 noun kəˈlɛktɪvɪzəm

collectivism

集団主義

Meaning

The practice or principle of giving a group priority over each individual in it.

Example

Collectivism emphasizes the importance of group over individual interests.

集団主義は、個人の利益よりもグループの利益を重視します。

A1 interjection /ɑː/

ah

ああ

Meaning

used to express realization, surprise, or relief

Example

Ah, now I understand what you mean.

ああ、今あなたが言いたいことがわかりました。

B2 verb /ˌdɪsɪnˈfɛkt/

disinfect

消毒する

Meaning

to clean something thoroughly to destroy bacteria or viruses

Example

The nurse disinfected the wound before applying a bandage.

看護師は包帯を巻く前に傷を消毒しました。

A2 noun /ˈklæsˌruːm/

classroom

教室

Meaning

A room in which classes are held in a school or college.

Example

The teacher entered the classroom and greeted the students.

先生は教室に入って、生徒たちに挨拶しました。

A1 noun /piːˈɛm/

pm

Meaning

abbreviation for post meridiem; after midday

Example

The meeting is scheduled at 3 pm.

B2 noun /hɪˈstɔːriən/

historian

歴史学者

Meaning

a person who studies or writes about history

Example

The historian gave a lecture on ancient civilizations.

歴史学者は古代文明について講義を行いました。

C1 verb /ˈflaʊndər/

flounder

もがく

Meaning

To struggle or stagger clumsily; to experience difficulty or confusion.

Example

He floundered in the interview when asked difficult questions.

彼は面接で難しい質問をされて、うろたえました。

C2 adverb /ˌfɔːrθˈwɪθ/

Forthwith

ただちに; 遅れなく; すぐに

Meaning

immediately; without delay; at once

Example

The manager ordered the employee to stop the unsafe practice forthwith.

マネージャーは従業員に危険な行為をただちにやめるように命じました。

C1 noun /ˈkæləs/

callus

皮膚の硬化部分

Meaning

A thickened and hardened part of the skin or soft tissue, especially in an area subjected to friction.

Example

A callus formed on his palm from using tools every day.

毎日道具を使うことで、彼の手のひらにカラスができました。

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.

B2 noun daɪˈvɜːsɪti

diversity

多様性

Meaning

The state of being diverse; variety.

Example

Biodiversity promotes ecosystem stability and resilience.

生物多様性は生態系の安定性と回復力を促進します。

B1 noun /ˈæksɛnt/

accent

アクセント

Meaning

a distinctive way of pronouncing a language, especially one associated with a particular country or region

Example

She spoke English with a strong French accent.

彼女は強いフランス語のアクセントで英語を話しました。

B1 noun ˈsaɪləns

silence

静けさ

Meaning

Complete absence of sound; quietness.

Example

Silence filled the air near the graves.

墓の近くの空気は静けさで満ちていた。

C1 adjective /ɔːˈtʌmnəl/

autumnal

秋の

Meaning

relating to or characteristic of autumn; occurring in autumn

Example

The autumnal colors of red and gold filled the forest.

赤と金の秋の色が森を満たした。

B1 verb /pɔːr/

pour

注ぐ

Meaning

to flow or cause to flow in a steady stream; to rain heavily

Example

Please pour the water into the glass carefully.

水をグラスに慎重に注いでください。

C1 noun /blɜːrb/

blurb

宣伝文

Meaning

a short promotional description of a book, product, or service

Example

The back cover had a blurb praising the novel.

本の裏表紙にはその小説を称賛する宣伝文があった。

B2 noun ˌkætəˈstrɒfɪk ɪˈvents

catastrophic events

壊滅的な出来事

Meaning

Extremely destructive or damaging events that cause widespread devastation.

Example

Cyclones are catastrophic events in Bangladesh.

サイクロンはバングラデシュで壊滅的な出来事です。

C2 noun /ˈnaɪəlɪst/

nihilist

ニヒリスト

Meaning

A person who rejects all religious and moral principles, often believing that life is meaningless.

Example

He was called a nihilist for rejecting all social norms.

彼はすべての社会的規範を拒否したため、ニヒリストと呼ばれました。

C1 noun /jɛn/

yen

欲望

Meaning

A deep, strong desire or craving.

Example

She felt a strong yen to travel the world.

彼女は世界を旅したいという強い欲望を感じた。

C2 noun /ˈɔːfəl/

offal

内臓

Meaning

the internal organs and entrails of an animal used as food; waste parts

Example

The butcher prepared sausages using pork offal.

肉屋は豚の臓物を使ってソーセージを作った。

C2 noun /ˈriːbəs/

rebus

なぞなぞ

Meaning

a puzzle in which words are represented by pictures, symbols, or letters

Example

The children enjoyed solving the rebus puzzles in the magazine.

子供たちは雑誌のなぞなぞを解くのを楽しみました。

C1 adjective /ɡɔːnt/

gaunt

痩せこけた

Meaning

extremely thin, bony, and haggard in appearance, often due to hunger or illness

Example

After weeks of illness, he looked pale and gaunt.

何週間もの病気の後、彼は青白くて痩せこけて見えた。

B1 verb /ˈstɒpɪŋ/

stopping

停止

Meaning

Coming to a halt or pause.

Example

The ship is stopping at the Falkland Islands.

船はフォークランド諸島で停泊しています。

B2 verb /ˈbraɪtən/

brighten

明るくする

Meaning

to make something lighter or more colorful; to improve mood or make happier

Example

A few kind words can brighten someone's day.

優しい言葉は誰かの一日を明るくすることができる。

C2 verb /ˈsʌk.əl/

suckle

授乳する

Meaning

to feed a baby or young animal with milk from the breast or udder

Example

The mother cat suckled her kittens in the basket.

母猫はバスケットで子猫にお乳を与えていました。

C1 verb /druːp/

droop

垂れる

Meaning

to bend or hang downward; to become weak or tired

Example

The flowers began to droop in the heat.

花は暑さで垂れ始めました。

C1 verb /rɪˈtɑːrd/

retard

遅らせる / 減速する

Meaning

to delay or slow down the progress of something

Example

Lack of funds may retard the development of the project.

資金不足はプロジェクトの進展を遅らせる可能性があります。

C1 noun /ˈtæbloʊ/

tableau

タブロー

Meaning

a striking or artistic scene or arrangement of people or objects, often presented on stage or in art

Example

The actors froze in a tableau that captured the final moment of the play.

俳優たちは、舞台の最後の瞬間を捉えたタブローで凍りつきました。

C1 noun /ˌkɒnfɪˈdɑːnt/

confidante

信頼できる友人

Meaning

A woman with whom one shares a secret or private matter, trusting her not to repeat it.

Example

The queen’s maid became her most trusted confidante.

女王の侍女は最も信頼された友人になった。

C2 noun /ˈpeɪpəsi/

papacy

教皇職

Meaning

The office or authority of the Pope in the Roman Catholic Church.

Example

The papacy played a significant role in medieval European politics.

教皇職は中世ヨーロッパの政治で重要な役割を果たした。

B1 noun /ɪnˈstrʌktər/

instructor

インストラクター

Meaning

A person who teaches a subject or skill.

Example

The driving instructor was very patient with new learners.

運転インストラクターは新しい生徒にとても忍耐強かった。

B2 verb /ˈjuːtɪlaɪz/

utilize

利用する

Meaning

to make practical or effective use of something

Example

The company aims to utilize solar energy for production.

その会社は生産のために太陽光エネルギーを活用することを目指しています。

B2 noun ˈlɒŋ tɜːm ˈmɛm.ər.i

Long-term memory

長期記憶

Meaning

Such memory that remains stored in the brain for a long time

Example

Repeated practice helps transfer information into long-term memory.

繰り返しの練習が情報を長期記憶に転送するのを助けます。

C1 noun /ˈædɪdʒ/

adage

格言

Meaning

a short, well-known saying that expresses a general truth or piece of advice

Example

The old adage says that honesty is the best policy.

古い格言は、正直は最良の政策だと言っています。

B1 noun /tʃuˈɪʃ.ən/

tuition

授業料

Meaning

the fee for instruction or teaching, typically at a school or university

Example

The tuition for the college has increased this year.

大学の授業料は今年増加しました。

C1 noun /ˌdʒerənˈtɑːlədʒi/

gerontology

ジェロントロジー

Meaning

The scientific study of old age and the process of aging.

Example

She chose to specialize in gerontology after completing medical school.

彼女は医学部を卒業した後、ジェロントロジーに特化することを決めました。

B2 verb /rɪˈfreʃ/

refresh

リフレッシュする

Meaning

to make fresh again; to restore energy

Example

A cold drink refreshes me on hot days.

暑い日には冷たい飲み物が私をリフレッシュさせます。

C1 noun /ˈlaɪm.laɪt/

Limelight

公衆の注目の中心; ライムのシリンダーを加熱して発生する明るい光

Meaning

the focus of public attention; a bright light produced by heating a cylinder of lime

Example

The celebrity enjoyed being in the limelight.

有名人はスポットライトの中で楽しんでいました。

C1 verb /ˈrʌf.l̩/

ruffle

Meaning

to disturb the smoothness of something; to annoy or upset someone

Example

The wind ruffled her hair.

C2 adjective /ˈbɪbjələs/

bibulous

酒好き

Meaning

Excessively fond of drinking alcohol.

Example

His bibulous habits worried his family.

彼の酒好きな習慣は家族を心配させた。

B2 verb /ˈkɒm.plɪ.keɪt/

complicate

複雑にする

Meaning

To make something more difficult or confusing.

Example

The new rules will only complicate the process.

新しいルールはプロセスをさらに複雑にするだけです。

C1 noun /ˈɛpɪˌlɔːɡ/

epilogue

エピローグ

Meaning

A section at the end of a book, play, or speech that serves as a conclusion.

Example

The author included an epilogue to explain what happened to the characters later.

著者は登場人物たちのその後について説明するためにエピローグを追加しました。

B1 adverb /rɪˈpiː.tɪd.li/

Repeatedly

繰り返し; 何度も

Meaning

again and again; many times over

Example

He repeatedly asked for help with his homework.

彼は宿題について何度も助けを求めました。

B2 verb /ˈtɪkəl/

Tickle

くすぐる

Meaning

to touch someone lightly to make them laugh; to amuse or please

Example

The feather tickles when it touches your skin.

羽毛があなたの肌に触れるとくすぐったい。

C2 adjective /ˈfɛkləs/

feckless

無能な, 責任感のない

Meaning

lacking initiative or strength of character; irresponsible

Example

His feckless attitude at work caused several missed deadlines.

彼の無能な態度が仕事でいくつかの期限を逃す原因となった。

C2 noun /ˈvɪrjʊləns/

virulence

病原性

Meaning

The severity or harmfulness of a disease or poison.

Example

Scientists studied the virulence of the new virus strain.

科学者たちは新しいウイルス株の病原性を研究しました。

C2 adjective /ʌnˈfeɪnd/

unfeigned

本物

Meaning

genuine; not pretended or insincere

Example

She expressed unfeigned joy at her friend's success.

彼女は友達の成功に対して本物の喜びを表現しました。

C1 noun /ˈækəleɪd/

accolade

栄誉

Meaning

An award, honor, or expression of praise.

Example

She received an accolade for her outstanding performance.

彼女は卓越したパフォーマンスで栄誉を受けました。

B2 noun /ˈhæb.ɪ.tæt/

habitat

生息地

Meaning

The natural environment where an organism lives and meets its needs.

Example

The polar bear's natural habitat is the Arctic region.

ホッキョクグマの自然な生息地は北極地域です。

B1 verb /ˈpʌnɪʃ/

punish

罰する

Meaning

to give a penalty for wrongdoing; to discipline

Example

The teacher will punish students who cheat.

先生はカンニングした生徒を罰します。

A1 noun /mʌnθ/

month

月

Meaning

a period of about four weeks or one-twelfth of a year

Example

She visits her grandparents once a month.

彼女は毎月一度、祖父母を訪れます。

B1 adjective /ʌnˈfeər/

Unfair

不公平; 不正;

Meaning

not right or just; treating people in a way that favors some over others

Example

It's unfair to blame her for something she didn't do.

それは彼女がやっていないことを責めるのは不公平です。

C2 noun /ˌser.əˈbreɪ.ʃən/

cerebration

思考

Meaning

the process of thinking or using the brain actively

Example

The lecture sparked intense cerebration among the students.

その講義は学生たちの間で激しい思考を引き起こした。

C2 adjective /ˌɛvɪˈdɛnʃəl/

evidential

証拠の

Meaning

relating to or providing evidence

Example

The lawyer presented evidential support for her claims.

弁護士は彼女の主張に対する証拠のサポートを提供しました。

C2 noun /ˈkɒd.ɪ.sɪl/

codicil

遺言補遺

Meaning

a legal document that makes changes or additions to an existing will

Example

He added a codicil to his will to include his granddaughter.

彼は自分の遺言に孫娘を含めるためにコディシルを加えました。

C2 adjective /ʌnˈʌtərəbl/

unutterable

言葉では表現できない

Meaning

Too great, intense, or awful to be expressed or described in words.

Example

She was filled with unutterable joy at the news of her success.

彼女は成功の知らせを聞いたとき、言葉では言い表せないほどの喜びで満たされていました。

B2 noun /ˈskaɪˌskreɪpər/

Skyscraper

超高層ビル

Meaning

a very tall building of many stories

Example

The new skyscraper dominates the city's skyline.

新しい超高層ビルが街のスカイラインを支配しています。

B2 noun /diːp ˈkʌlər/

Deep colour

深い色

Meaning

a rich, intense, or dark shade of any color

Example

The artist used deep colours to create a dramatic effect.

アーティストはドラマチックな効果を作り出すために深い色を使いました。

C1 noun /ˈævətɑːr/

avatar

アバター

Meaning

an icon or figure representing a person in digital contexts; in Hinduism, a divine incarnation

Example

She changed her social media avatar to a new cartoon image.

彼女はソーシャルメディアのアバターを新しいカートゥーン画像に変更しました。

C1 adjective kəʊˈhiː.sɪv

cohesive

結束力のある

Meaning

Characterized by or causing cohesion; forming a united whole.

Example

The team displayed a cohesive strategy.

チームは一体感のある戦略を示しました。

A1 verb /send/

send

送る

Meaning

to cause something to go or be taken to a particular destination; to transmit

Example

I will send you an email with the details.

詳細な情報を含むメールを送ります。

A2 adjective ˈnesəseri

necessary

必要

Meaning

Required to be done, achieved, or present; essential.

Example

Strict regulations are necessary for maintaining order.

厳格な規制は秩序を維持するために必要です。

C2 noun /ˈoʊ.vər.let/

Overlet

ベッドパッド

Meaning

a thin mattress or pad placed over a bed for additional comfort

Example

The overlet makes the bed more comfortable to sleep on.

オーバーレットはベッドをより快適にして眠りやすくします。

B1 noun /ˈdɛdˌlaɪnz/

deadlines

締め切り

Meaning

The latest time or date by which something should be completed.

Example

Setting deadlines helps finish tasks.

締め切りを設定することでタスクを終わらせるのに役立ちます。

B1 adverb /ˈdef.ɪ.nət.li/

Definitely

間違いなく

Meaning

without doubt; certainly; clearly

Example

I will definitely attend the meeting tomorrow.

私は明日のミーティングに必ず出席します。

C1 noun /ˈɪnlɛt/

inlet

入り江

Meaning

A small arm of the sea, a lake, or a river; an opening or passage for entry.

Example

The boat entered a narrow inlet along the coast.

船は海岸沿いの狭い入り江に入った。

B2 noun /ˌdel.ɪˈɡeɪ.ʃən/

delegation

代表団

Meaning

A group of people chosen to represent others in negotiations or discussions.

Example

The delegation presented their country's agenda.

代表団は自国の議題を提示しました。

B2 noun /ˈpær.ə.dɒks/

paradox

逆説

Meaning

A seemingly contradictory statement or situation that may be true; an apparent inconsistency.

Example

The paradox of freedom is that it requires rules.

自由の逆説は、それに規則が必要であるということです。

A1 verb /drɪŋk/

drink

飲む

Meaning

to take liquid into the mouth and swallow it

Example

I drink water every morning.

私は毎朝水を飲みます。

C1 verb /ˈθiːəraɪz/

theorize

理論化する

Meaning

To form a theory or set of ideas to explain something.

Example

Scientists often theorize about the origins of the universe.

科学者たちはしばしば宇宙の起源について理論化します。

C1 verb /ˌriːˈsiːt/

reseat

再座席

Meaning

to seat someone again or to fit something back into its place

Example

The usher had to reseat the guests after the interruption.

接客係は中断後、ゲストを再座席させなければならなかった。

C1 verb /ɪnˈlaɪvən/

enliven

活気づける

Meaning

to make something more lively, interesting, or cheerful

Example

Her jokes helped enliven the dull meeting.

彼女の冗談は退屈な会議を活気づける手助けをした。

C1 noun rɪˈfaɪnmənt

refinement

精練

Meaning

The process of removing impurities or unwanted elements from a substance.

Example

His manners showed a refinement that made him stand out in any crowd.

彼のマナーは精練されたもので、どんな群衆の中でも目立っていた。

C1 noun /ˌdiːˈmer.ɪt/

Demerit

欠点; 不利; 過ちや違反に対して与えられるマーク

Meaning

a fault or disadvantage; a mark given for a fault or offense

Example

The student received a demerit for arriving late to class repeatedly.

その生徒は繰り返し遅刻したため、デメリットを受けました。

A1 noun /bʌs/

Bus

バス

Meaning

a large motor vehicle carrying passengers by road

Example

I take the bus to work every morning.

私は毎朝バスで仕事に行きます。

B1 adjective /ˈsɔːlti/

Salty

塩辛い

Meaning

having the taste of salt; containing salt; tasting of seawater

Example

The salty ocean water made her thirsty.

塩辛い海水が彼女を渇かせた。

C2 noun /ɪnˌtɜːrpəˈleɪʃən/

interpolation

補間

Meaning

The act of inserting something into a text or estimating values within a sequence of data.

Example

The scientist used interpolation to predict the missing data points.

科学者は欠落したデータポイントを予測するために補間を使用しました。

B2 noun ˈɪn.deks

index

インデックス

Meaning

An alphabetical list of names, subjects, etc. with references to the places where they occur, typically found at the end of a book; a sign or measure of something.

Example

An index organizes critical data.

インデックスは重要なデータを整理します。

C2 verb /lɪr/

leer

いやらしい目つき

Meaning

To look at someone in an unpleasant, sly, or sexually suggestive way.

Example

He leered at her in a way that made her uncomfortable.

彼は彼女を不快にさせるような見方をした。

C2 noun /ɒmˈnɪʃəns/

omniscience

全知

Meaning

the state of knowing everything

Example

The novel's narrator has an air of omniscience, revealing every character's thoughts.

小説の語り手は全知の空気をまとい、すべてのキャラクターの考えを明らかにしている。

B2 adverb /əˈlɔːŋ.saɪd/

Alongside

隣で; 一緒に;

Meaning

beside; next to; together with

Example

She walked alongside her friend through the park.

彼女は公園で友達と一緒に歩いた。

C1 verb /ɪmˈplɔːr/

implore

Meaning

To beg someone earnestly or desperately to do something.

Example

She implored him to stay with her.

B2 noun /ˈɑːrkaɪvz/

inseparable

切り離せない

Meaning

Unable to be separated or always together.

Example

The two friends have been inseparable since childhood.

二人の友達は子供の頃から切り離せないです。

B1 noun /ˈθʌn.dər/

Thunder

雷鳴

Meaning

the loud rumbling sound that follows lightning; to make a loud deep sound

Example

We heard thunder rolling across the sky.

空を横切る雷鳴を聞きました。

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。