C1 noun /ˈnaɪ.tɪŋ.ɡeɪl/

Nightingale

ナイチンゲール

Meaning

small songbird known for its beautiful singing, especially at night

Example

The nightingale sang sweetly in the moonlight.

ナイチンゲールは月明かりの中で甘美に歌った。

C1 adjective /ˌɑːpərˈtuːn/

opportune

適切な瞬間

Meaning

Happening at a suitable or convenient time.

Example

She arrived at an opportune moment to help.

彼女は助けるために適切な瞬間に到着しました。

B1 noun /lɪd/

Lid

ふた

Meaning

a removable or hinged cover for the top of a container

Example

Please put the lid back on the jar.

ジャーの蓋を元に戻してください。

A1 adjective /braʊn/

Brown

茶色

Meaning

having the color of earth or wood; dark colored

Example

She has beautiful brown eyes that sparkle in the sunlight.

彼女は太陽の光で輝く美しい茶色の目を持っています。

C2 verb /dɪsˈteɪn/

distain

軽蔑する

Meaning

to treat with scorn or contempt (archaic form of disdain)

Example

He would never distain those who had less fortune than him.

彼は決して自分より運の悪い者を軽蔑しなかった。

A2 verb /əˈreɪndʒ/

arrange

並べる

Meaning

to organize or put in order; to plan or prepare

Example

She arranged the flowers in a vase.

彼女は花を花瓶に並べた。

B1 adjective /ˈdɛdɪˌkeɪtɪd/

dedicated

献身的な

Meaning

devoted to a cause, task, or purpose

Example

She is a dedicated teacher who goes above and beyond for her students.

彼女は生徒のために上を行き、限界を超えていく献身的な教師です。

B1 adjective /ˈflek.sə.bəl/

Flexible

柔軟な; 変更に適応可能

Meaning

able to bend easily; adaptable to change; not rigid

Example

She has a flexible work schedule that allows her to work from home.

彼女は自宅で働ける柔軟な仕事のスケジュールを持っています。

B2 noun /ˈprɒbləm ˈsɒlvɪŋ/

problem-solving

問題解決

Meaning

The process of finding solutions to difficult or complex issues.

Example

Problem-solving skills are key to leadership.

問題解決能力はリーダーシップに不可欠です。

C2 adjective /ˈhɜːrsuːt/

hirsute

Meaning

Having a lot of hair, especially in an unusual place.

Example

The hirsute man stood out in the crowd with his long beard.

B2 noun /səˈlɪsɪtər/

solicitor

弁護士

Meaning

A type of lawyer who gives legal advice and prepares legal documents, often representing clients in lower courts.

Example

She consulted a solicitor before signing the contract.

彼女は契約書に署名する前に弁護士に相談しました。

C2 noun /səˈlɪsɪˌtuːd/

solicitude

思いやり, 配慮

Meaning

Care or concern for someone or something.

Example

His mother showed great solicitude for his safety.

彼の母親は彼の安全に大きな思いやりを示しました。

C2 verb /ɛmˈbɔs/

emboss

浮き彫りにする

Meaning

to decorate a surface with a raised design or pattern

Example

The invitation card was embossed with golden letters.

招待状は金色の文字でエンボスされていました。

B1 verb /ʌnˈlɒk/

unlock

解錠する

Meaning

to open something that is locked; to make something accessible or available

Example

She used the key to unlock the door.

彼女は鍵を使ってドアを解錠した。

B2 noun /ʌnˈkɒnʃəsnəs/

unconsciousness

無意識

Meaning

the state of being unaware of and unable to respond to one's surroundings

Example

After the accident, he was in a state of unconsciousness for several hours.

事故の後、彼は数時間意識を失っていた。

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。

A1 adjective /pʊr/

Poor

貧しい; 質の悪い

Meaning

having little money; lacking resources; of low quality

Example

The poor family struggled to make ends meet.

貧しい家族は生活費を稼ぐために戦っていました。

B1 verb /səˈspɛkt/

suspect

疑う

Meaning

to believe that someone has done something wrong; to doubt or mistrust

Example

I suspect he is lying about his whereabouts.

彼が居場所について嘘をついていると思います。

B2 adjective /kəmˈpæʃənət/

Compassionate

思いやりのある; 哀れみ深い

Meaning

feeling or showing sympathy and concern for others who are suffering

Example

The compassionate nurse took extra time to comfort the worried patients.

思いやりのある看護師は、心配している患者を慰めるために追加の時間を取った。

B1 adjective /ˈsɪniər/

senior

シニア

Meaning

having a higher rank or status; older or more experienced

Example

He is the senior manager in the department.

彼は部門のシニアマネージャーです。

B2 noun /ˈlɒbstər/

Lobster

ロブスター

Meaning

a large marine crustacean with claws and a hard shell

Example

The lobster was served with melted butter and lemon.

ロブスターは溶かしバターとレモンで提供されました。

C1 noun /səˈlɛmnɪti/

solemnity

厳粛

Meaning

the state or quality of being serious and dignified

Example

The ceremony was conducted with great solemnity.

式典は厳粛な雰囲気の中で行われました。

C2 verb /diːˈfrɑːk/

defrock

神父の職を剥奪する

Meaning

to officially remove a priest or minister from their position and authority

Example

The church decided to defrock the priest after the scandal.

教会はスキャンダルの後、神父を職務停止にしました。

C2 noun /ˈpɔːrtɛnt/

portent

前兆

Meaning

A sign or warning that something, especially something momentous or calamitous, is likely to happen.

Example

The sudden drop in stock prices was seen as a portent of economic trouble.

株価の急落は、経済的な問題の前兆として見なされました。

A1 adjective /frɛntʃ/

french

フランスの

Meaning

Relating to France, its people, or their language.

Example

We enjoyed delicious French cuisine on our trip to Paris.

私たちはパリ旅行で美味しいフランス料理を楽しみました。

C2 verb /ˈkælvɪnaɪz/

calvinize

カルヴァン主義の原則を取り入れる

Meaning

to imbue with the principles or doctrines of Calvinism

Example

The preacher sought to calvinize the community with strict teachings.

伝道師は厳格な教義でコミュニティをカルヴァン主義化しようとした。

C1 noun /ɪmˈpɛdɪmənt/

impediments

障害

Meaning

A hindrance or obstruction in doing something; things that prevent progress or achievement.

Example

Economic impediments often hinder social development.

経済的な障害はしばしば社会的発展を妨げる。

B1 noun dɪˈfens

defense

防御

Meaning

The action of defending from or resisting attack; protection from harm or danger.

Example

Defense was one of the central subjects.

防御は主要なテーマの一つだった。

A2 noun /ˈtaɪ.ɡər/

Tiger

虎

Meaning

a very large solitary cat with a yellow-brown coat striped with black, native to the forests of Asia

Example

The tiger hunted silently through the jungle.

虎はジャングルを静かに歩いて狩りをしていた。

A2 noun ˈrɛlətɪvz

Relatives

親戚

Meaning

A person connected by blood or marriage; a kinsman or kinswoman.

Example

Relatives can help you build a complete family tree.

親戚はあなたが完全な家系図を作る手助けをしてくれるかもしれません。

A1 adverb /fɑːr/

far

遠い

Meaning

at, to, or by a great distance

Example

The school is far from my house.

学校は私の家から遠いです。

C1 adjective /ˌsɛlf ɪˈfeɪsɪŋ/

self-effacing

控えめな

Meaning

not drawing attention to oneself; modest

Example

Despite his success, he remained self-effacing and humble.

成功にもかかわらず、彼は控えめで謙虚なままでした。

B2 noun /ˈfɜːrneɪs/

furnace

炉

Meaning

an enclosed structure in which heat is produced for a building or for melting metal

Example

The factory's furnace melted the metal quickly.

工場の炉は金属を迅速に溶かしました。

C2 noun /ˈɔɪl.mən/

Oilman

石油業者

Meaning

a person who works in the oil industry; someone who sells oil or petroleum products

Example

The oilman discovered a new oil field in the desert.

オイルマンは砂漠で新しい油田を発見した。

B2 adjective /ʌnhaɪˈdʒiːnɪk/

Unhygienic

不衛生な; 適切な衛生状態の欠如

Meaning

not clean; lacking proper sanitation

Example

The restaurant was closed due to unhygienic conditions in the kitchen.

レストランは不衛生な厨房の状態で閉店しました。

B2 verb aɪˈdɛntɪfaɪd

identified

特定された

Meaning

To recognize or establish who or what someone or something is.

Example

The root causes of the issue need to be identified.

問題の根本的な原因は特定される必要があります。

A1 adverb /təˈnaɪt/

Tonight

今晩

Meaning

during the night of today; this evening

Example

Tonight we are going to watch a movie.

今晩映画を見に行きます。

C2 noun /ˈɛkwɪpɔɪz/

equipoise

均衡

Meaning

A state of balance or equilibrium.

Example

Her calmness created an equipoise in the heated debate.

彼女の落ち着きは熱い議論の中で均衡を作り出しました。

C2 adjective /dɪˈspjuːtəbl/

Disputable

議論の余地がある; 疑わしい

Meaning

open to debate or argument; questionable

Example

The facts in the case are disputable and need further investigation.

その事件の事実は議論の余地があり、さらなる調査が必要です。

C1 noun /plʊəˈrælɪti/

plurality

多数派または過半数

Meaning

the state of being multiple; the greater part or majority

Example

In the election, she won by a plurality of votes.

選挙では、彼女は票の多数で勝利しました。

A2 noun /ɡræs/

grass

幸福

Meaning

plants with narrow green leaves, often covering the ground in fields or gardens

Example

Children are playing on the grass.

彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、幸せを隠すことができませんでした。

C2 adjective /ɪmˈpɑːlɪtɪk/

impolitic

無礼な

Meaning

Unwise or imprudent; not showing good judgment.

Example

It would be impolitic to criticize them openly.

彼らを公然と批判するのは無礼だろう。

B1 noun /rɪˈɡret/

Regret

後悔

Meaning

a feeling of sadness or disappointment about something that has happened or been done

Example

She felt deep regret about her harsh words.

彼女は自分の辛辣な言葉に深い後悔を感じていました。

A2 adjective/noun /ˈaɪrɪʃ/

irish

幸福

Meaning

relating to Ireland, its people, or its language

Example

The Irish countryside is very beautiful.

彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、幸せを隠すことができませんでした。

C1 verb /ɪnˈkɑːrsəreɪt/

incarcerate

投獄する

Meaning

to imprison or confine someone

Example

The authorities incarcerated the criminal after the trial.

当局は裁判後に犯罪者を投獄しました。

C2 verb /əbˈskɒnd/

abscond

密かに逃げる

Meaning

to leave secretly and quickly, often to avoid arrest or punishment

Example

The thief tried to abscond with the stolen jewelry.

泥棒は盗まれた宝石を持って逃げようとした。

B2 adjective /dɪsˈɡʌstɪd/

disgusted

嫌悪している

Meaning

feeling a strong sense of dislike or revulsion

Example

She was disgusted by the way he treated the animals.

彼女は彼が動物に接する方法に嫌悪感を抱いた。

C1 noun /ˈklæmər/

clamor

騒音

Meaning

a loud and confused noise, especially of people shouting insistently

Example

The clamor of the protesting crowd filled the square.

抗議する群衆の騒音が広場を埋め尽くした。

C2 adjective /prəˈpʌlsɪv/

propulsive

推進的

Meaning

Having the power to drive or push something forward.

Example

The propulsive force of the rocket lifted it off the ground.

ロケットの推進力はそれを地面から持ち上げました。

C1 noun /ˌæktʃuˈæləti/

actuality

現実

Meaning

The state of existing in reality rather than in appearance or imagination.

Example

The movie was based on historical actuality.

その映画は歴史的な現実に基づいています。

B1 noun /pərˈfɔːrmər/

performer

パフォーマー

Meaning

a person who entertains an audience by acting, singing, dancing, or playing music

Example

The performer received a standing ovation for her song.

パフォーマーは彼女の歌のためにスタンディングオベーションを受けました。

C1 noun /dʌsk/

Dusk

夕暮れ; たそがれ

Meaning

the period of the day when daylight is fading; twilight

Example

They walked along the beach during dusk, watching the sunset.

彼らは夕暮れ時にビーチを歩きながら、日没を見ていました。

C1 verb /ˈsɔːntər/

saunter

Meaning

to walk in a slow, relaxed manner without hurry or effort

Example

We sauntered along the riverside, stopping now and then to watch the boats.

C1 verb ˈɛk.spɪ.daɪt

expedite

迅速化する

Meaning

Make an action or process happen sooner or be accomplished more quickly.

Example

The government took steps to expedite the approval process.

政府は承認プロセスを迅速化するための措置を講じた。

A1 noun /faɪv/

five

五

Meaning

The number 5; one more than four and one less than six.

Example

She bought five apples from the market.

彼女は市場で五つのリンゴを買いました。

B2 verb /ˈtɛrəˌfaɪ/

terrify

怖がらせる

Meaning

To cause someone to feel extreme fear.

Example

The loud thunder terrified the children.

大きな雷が子供たちを怖がらせた。

C1 noun /prəˌlɪf.əˈreɪ.ʃən/

proliferation

急増

Meaning

Rapid increase in the number or amount of something; rapid multiplication or growth.

Example

The proliferation of malware is a growing concern.

マルウェアの急増は懸念事項です。

C1 noun /ˈɡlædiˌeɪtər/

gladiator

グラディエーター

Meaning

A man trained to fight in public contests in ancient Rome.

Example

The gladiator fought bravely in the arena.

グラディエーターはアリーナで勇敢に戦いました。

B2 noun /ˈven.juː/

Venue

会場

Meaning

a place where an event or activity takes place

Example

The wedding venue was beautifully decorated.

結婚式の会場は美しく飾られていました。

A1 pronoun/noun /lɒts/

lots

たくさん

Meaning

A large number or amount of something.

Example

She has lots of friends in the city.

彼女は街にたくさんの友達がいます。

C1 verb /ˈmɛzməˌraɪz/

mesmerize

魅了する

Meaning

To capture complete attention; to hypnotize or fascinate.

Example

The dancer's graceful movements mesmerized the audience.

ダンサーの優雅な動きは観客を魅了しました。

A2 noun /ˈsɪl.vər/

Silver

銀

Meaning

a shiny white precious metal used for making jewelry and ornaments

Example

The silver ring sparkled in the sunlight.

銀の指輪は日光で輝いていました。

C1 noun /fiːnd/

fiend

悪魔, 邪悪な人

Meaning

an evil spirit or demon; a wicked or cruel person; someone obsessed with a particular thing

Example

He is a real fiend when it comes to solving puzzles.

パズルを解くとき、彼は本当に悪魔のようです。

C1 noun /ˈdʒɑːr.ɡən/

jargon

専門用語

Meaning

Specialized or technical language used by a particular group or profession.

Example

The lawyer’s explanation was full of legal jargon.

弁護士の説明は法律専門用語でいっぱいでした。

B2 noun /ɪˈkweɪʒən/

equation

方程式

Meaning

a mathematical statement that shows the equality of two expressions

Example

He solved the equation to find the value of x.

彼はxの値を見つけるために方程式を解いた。

C2 verb /ˈkæstreɪt/

castrate

去勢する

Meaning

To remove the testicles of a male animal or human.

Example

The farmer castrated the young bulls to make them easier to manage.

農夫は若い雄牛を去勢して、管理しやすくした。

A2 noun /skɜːrt/

Skirt

スカート

Meaning

a garment that hangs from the waist and covers part or all of the legs

Example

She chose a blue skirt to match her blouse.

彼女はブラウスに合わせるために青いスカートを選びました。

C2 noun /ˈklɪpər/

clipper

バリカン / 19世紀の速い帆船

Meaning

a tool used for cutting, or a fast sailing ship of the 19th century

Example

The barber used clippers to trim his hair.

床屋は髪を切るためにバリカンを使いました。

C1 noun /dɪˈskrep.ən.si/

discrepancy

不一致, 差異, 矛盾

Meaning

A lack of compatibility or similarity between two or more facts.

Example

The audit revealed a discrepancy between the reported earnings and actual income.

監査は報告された収入と実際の収入との間に不一致があることを明らかにしました。

B2 verb /ˈwɪɡəl/

wiggle

揺れる, 動かす

Meaning

To move or cause to move with small rapid movements from side to side.

Example

The baby wiggled happily in her mother's arms.

赤ちゃんは母親の腕の中で幸せそうに揺れていました。

B1 noun /dʒʌdʒ/

Judge

裁判官; 審判

Meaning

a public official appointed to decide cases in a law court; a person who decides the results of a competition

Example

The judge carefully reviewed all the evidence before making a decision.

裁判官は決定を下す前にすべての証拠を慎重に検討しました。

C1 adjective ˈɒk.sɪ.də.tɪv

oxidative

酸化に関連する

Meaning

Related to or caused by oxidation, especially cellular damage from free radicals.

Example

Excess stress can lead to oxidative damage in cells.

過度のストレスは細胞に酸化的な損傷を引き起こす可能性があります。

A1 adverb /əˈraʊnd/

Around

周り; あたり; 約

Meaning

in a circle; on all sides; in the vicinity; approximately

Example

Look around and you will see many beautiful flowers.

周りを見てみると、たくさんの美しい花が見える。

C1 noun ˌɪnsjʊˈleɪʃən

insulation

絶縁

Meaning

Material used to prevent heat, sound, or electricity from being transmitted from one area to another.

Example

Insulation of food storage areas can prevent pests from entering.

食品保管エリアの絶縁は、害虫が侵入するのを防ぐことができます。

A1 noun /ɪər/

Ear

耳; 聴力; 聞く能力

Meaning

the organ of hearing; the ability to hear or listen

Example

She whispered something in his ear during the meeting.

会議中、彼女は彼の耳元で何かをささやきました。

C1 noun səˈfɪʃənsi

sufficiency

十分性

Meaning

The condition of being adequate or enough; adequacy.

Example

The sufficiency of food supply is critical for survival.

食料供給の十分性は生存にとって重要です。

C1 noun /ˈpriːˌkɜrsər/

precursor

前兆

Meaning

Something or someone that comes before another and indicates the approach of something else.

Example

The steam engine was a precursor to modern trains.

蒸気機関車は現代の列車の前兆でした。

C1 verb /ˈwɒloʊ/

wallow

ゴロゴロする, ふける

Meaning

to roll about or indulge oneself in something excessively

Example

The buffalo likes to wallow in the mud on hot days.

バッファローは暑い日には泥の中でゴロゴロするのが好きです。

A1 verb /æsk/

ask

尋ねる

Meaning

to request information; to inquire; to invite

Example

Can I ask you a question about the homework?

宿題について質問してもいいですか？

C1 noun /rəˈpɪdəti/

rapidity

迅速さ

Meaning

The quality of moving or happening quickly; swiftness or speed.

Example

The rapidity of technological change is astonishing.

技術的な変化の速さは驚くべきものです。

C1 noun /ˈrɛtɪsəns/

reticence

沈黙

Meaning

the quality of being reserved or unwilling to speak freely

Example

His reticence made it difficult to know what he was thinking.

彼の沈黙は、彼が何を考えているのかを知るのを難しくしました。

B2 adjective kəˈləʊ.ni.əl

colonial

植民地の

Meaning

Relating to or characteristic of a colony or colonialism, especially involving the control of one country by another.

Example

Colonial rule suppressed local governance.

植民地支配は地元の政府を抑圧した。

B1 noun /dɪˈbeɪts/

debates

討論

Meaning

Formal discussions where different viewpoints are presented and argued.

Example

Debates on governance lasted throughout the session.

ガバナンスに関する討論はセッション全体を通して行われました。

B2 adverb /ˈæk.jə.rət.li/

Accurately

正確に、間違いなく、適切に

Meaning

in an exact way, without any mistakes; precisely; correctly

Example

She accurately predicted the outcome of the election.

彼女は選挙結果を正確に予測した。

B2 adjective /ˈlʌv.ə.bəl/

Lovable

愛されるべき; 愛らしい

Meaning

deserving of love; endearing; adorable

Example

The puppy was so lovable that everyone wanted to adopt it.

その子犬はとても愛らしく、皆が養子にしたがっていた。

C1 noun/verb /hɛm/

hem

布の裾

Meaning

the edge of a piece of cloth that is folded and sewn; to fold and sew the edge of cloth

Example

She hemmed the dress to make it shorter.

彼女はドレスを短くするためにヘムドしました。

B1 adjective /rɪˈleɪ.tɪd/

asset

資産

Meaning

A useful or valuable thing, person, or quality.

Example

Real estate is one of the most valuable assets.

不動産は最も価値のある資産の1つです。

C1 verb /ˈɡrændstænd/

grandstand

注目や拍手を求めて見せかけの行動をする

Meaning

To seek attention or applause by behaving or speaking in a showy way.

Example

The actor was accused of grandstanding during the charity event.

その俳優はチャリティイベントでグランドスタンディングをしていると非難された。

C2 adjective /ɑːrˈbɔːr.i.əl/

arboreal

樹木に関する

Meaning

Relating to trees or living in trees; tree-dwelling.

Example

Monkeys are arboreal animals that spend most of their time in trees.

サルは樹上性の動物で、ほとんどの時間を木の上で過ごします。

B1 noun /ˈfæn.si/

Fancy

興味; 想像やファンタジー

Meaning

a feeling of liking or wanting something; imagination or fantasy

Example

The child had a fancy for becoming a famous astronaut when he grew up.

その子供は大きくなったら有名な宇宙飛行士になることを夢見ていました。

C2 adjective /ˈræŋ.kər.əs/

rancorous

恨みを持った

Meaning

Characterized by bitterness or resentment.

Example

Their rancorous debate lasted for hours.

彼らの恨みを持った議論は何時間も続いた。

B2 adjective /kəmˈpoʊzd/

composed

冷静

Meaning

calm and in control of oneself; made up of or formed from

Example

He remained composed even under pressure.

彼はプレッシャーの下で冷静さを保ちました。

B2 verb /ɪnˈstrʌkt/

instruct

指示する

Meaning

to teach; to give directions

Example

The teacher instructed the students carefully.

先生は生徒に注意深く指示しました。

C2 noun /ˈætəmaɪzər/

atomizer

アトマイザー

Meaning

A device that sprays liquid into a fine mist.

Example

She used an atomizer to apply the perfume evenly.

彼女は香水を均等に塗るためにアトマイザーを使いました。

C1 noun /ɡæsˈtrɒnəmi/

gastronomy

食文化

Meaning

The art or science of good eating and fine cuisine.

Example

Paris is famous for its rich tradition of gastronomy.

パリはその豊かなガストロノミーの伝統で有名です。

C1 noun /ˈvænɡɑːrd/

vanguard

先駆者

Meaning

the forefront of an action, movement, or military force

Example

The company is at the vanguard of technological innovation.

その会社は技術革新の先駆者です。

B1 adjective /ˈdɪstənt/

Distant

遠い

Meaning

far away in space or time; remote

Example

We could see a distant mountain on the horizon.

私たちは地平線に遠くの山を見ることができました。

B2 verb /blɜːr/

blur

ぼやける

Meaning

to make something unclear or difficult to see

Example

Tears blurred her vision.

涙が彼女の視界をぼやけさせた。

A2 adjective /ˈmoʊbaɪl/

mobile

モバイル

Meaning

Able to move or be moved easily; also refers to portable communication devices.

Example

She prefers a mobile lifestyle that allows her to travel frequently.

彼女は頻繁に旅行できるモバイルライフスタイルを好みます。

C2 noun /sfɛˈrɪsɪti/

sphericity

球形

Meaning

The quality or state of being spherical; roundness.

Example

The sphericity of the ball made it roll smoothly on the ground.

ボールの球形は、地面でスムーズに転がるのを可能にしました。

C2 noun /dʒuːt liːf/

Jute leaf

ジュートの葉

Meaning

the edible leaves of the jute plant, commonly eaten as a leafy green vegetable

Example

Jute leaf is rich in vitamins and minerals and is often cooked with lentils in Bengali cuisine.

ジュートの葉はビタミンやミネラルが豊富で、ベンガル料理ではしばしばレンズ豆と一緒に調理されます。

C2 verb /ˌdɪskəmˈpoʊz/

discompose

動揺させる

Meaning

To disturb the order or calmness of something or someone.

Example

The unexpected question seemed to discompose her.

予期しない質問が彼女を動揺させたようだ。

C1 verb /ˈæbdɪkeɪt/

abdicate

放棄する

Meaning

To give up a position of power or responsibility, especially a throne.

Example

The king decided to abdicate the throne.

王は王位を放棄することに決めました。

C2 noun /ˈæmpərˌsænd/

ampersand

アンパーサンド

Meaning

The symbol '&' used to represent the word 'and'.

Example

Use an ampersand instead of writing the word 'and' in the company name.

会社名に'and'の代わりにアンパーサンドを使用してください。

C1 noun /ˈhɑː.mə.nɪm/

homonym

同義語

Meaning

A word that is spelled and pronounced like another word but has a different meaning.

Example

The word 'bat' is a homonym because it can mean an animal or a sports tool.

'コウモリ'という言葉は、動物またはスポーツ用品を意味することができるため、同義語です。

C1 adjective /ˌaʊt ən ˈaʊt/

out-and-out

完全な

Meaning

complete; absolute; used to emphasize something extreme

Example

The speech was an out-and-out lie.

そのスピーチは完全な嘘だった。

C2 verb /ɪnˈdɛmnɪfaɪ/

indemnify

Meaning

to compensate someone for harm or loss; to secure against future damage or cost

Example

The insurance company agreed to indemnify the client for the damages.

C2 noun /ˌɪmpjuˈteɪʃən/

imputation

非難

Meaning

an accusation or attribution of blame

Example

The politician denied the imputation of corruption.

政治家は腐敗の非難を否定した。

C1 noun /ˈkʌn.stə.bəl/

constable

巡査

Meaning

a police officer of the lowest rank

Example

The constable directed traffic at the busy intersection.

巡査は混雑した交差点で交通を指導しました。

C1 adjective /əˈblaɪdʒɪŋ/

obliging

親切な

Meaning

Willing to help or do favors; accommodating.

Example

The staff at the hotel were very obliging and friendly.

ホテルのスタッフはとても親切で友好的でした。

B1 adjective /ʌnˈseɪf/

Unsafe

危険な; 危ない;

Meaning

involving or causing danger or risk; not protected from harm

Example

It is unsafe to walk alone in this neighborhood at night.

この地域では夜間に一人で歩くのは危険です。

B2 noun /ˌsɒl.ɪˈdær.ə.ti/

Solidarity

団結

Meaning

unity or agreement of feeling or action among individuals with a common interest

Example

The workers showed solidarity during the strike.

労働者はストライキの間、団結を示しました。

C1 adjective /ʌnˈkwes.tʃən.ə.bl̩/

Unquestionable

議論の余地がない; 確実な

Meaning

not able to be disputed or doubted; certain and beyond doubt

Example

Her honesty and integrity are unquestionable qualities.

彼女の誠実さと誠意は議論の余地がない特性です。

B2 adverb /ˈsoʊʃəli/

socially

社会的に

Meaning

in a way that relates to society or social interaction

Example

He is very active socially and attends many events.

彼は社会的に非常に活発で、多くのイベントに参加しています。

B1 noun /rɪsk/

Risk

リスク

Meaning

a situation involving exposure to danger; the possibility of something bad happening

Example

Taking this investment carries a high risk of losing money.

この投資には高いリスクが伴い、資金を失う可能性があります。

B1 noun /ɡuːs/

Goose

ガン

Meaning

large waterbird with a long neck and webbed feet

Example

The goose swam gracefully across the pond.

そのガンは池を優雅に泳いでいた。

B2 noun /ˈæl.oʊ ˈvɪər.ə/

Aloe Vera

アロエベラ

Meaning

a succulent plant with thick fleshy leaves and medicinal properties; produces tubular flowers

Example

The aloe vera plant blooms with orange or yellow tubular flowers.

アロエベラの植物はオレンジ色や黄色のチューブ状の花を咲かせます。

B1 adverb /ˈrel.ə.tɪv.li/

Relatively

相対的に

Meaning

in comparison to something else; quite; fairly

Example

The weather is relatively warm today.

今日の天気は相対的に暖かい。

B2 adjective /ˌʌndɪˈsaɪdɪd/

Undecided

未決定; 不確実

Meaning

not having made a decision; uncertain

Example

She was undecided about which college to attend.

彼女はどの大学に進学するか決めかねていた。

C1 noun /ɪˈpɪt.ə.mi/

epitome

特定の品質やタイプの完璧な例; 何かの最良の表現

Meaning

A perfect example of a particular quality or type; the best representation of something.

Example

She is the epitome of grace and kindness.

彼女は優雅さと親切さの典型です。