C2 adjective /ˈnɒmɪk/

nomic

法則に関連する

Meaning

Relating to laws, rules, or systems.

Example

The philosopher discussed the nomic necessity of natural laws.

哲学者は自然法則のノミックな必要性について議論しました。

C1 verb /əˈfɪʃieɪt/

officiate

執り行う

Meaning

To perform official duties, especially in a ceremony or as a referee.

Example

The priest will officiate the wedding ceremony.

司祭が結婚式を司る。

C1 noun /ˈfjʊərɔːr/

furor

騒動

Meaning

An outbreak of public anger or excitement.

Example

The politician's remarks created a furor in the media.

政治家の発言がメディアで大騒ぎを引き起こしました。

C2 noun /əˌbɑː.məˈneɪ.ʃən/

abomination

忌まわしい物

Meaning

a thing that causes disgust or hatred

Example

Slavery was considered an abomination.

奴隷制度は忌まわしい物と見なされていました。

C1 verb /ˌdɪsəˈsɛmbəl/

disassemble

分解する

Meaning

To take apart something into its separate pieces.

Example

He had to disassemble the computer to repair it.

彼は修理のためにコンピュータを分解しなければならなかった。

C1 noun /ˈdrʌdʒəri/

drudgery

退屈で骨の折れる仕事

Meaning

Hard, menial, or dull work.

Example

She wanted to escape the drudgery of her daily routine.

彼女は日常の退屈なルーチンから抜け出したかった。

C1 noun /ɪˈnɔːrmɪti/

enormity

巨大さ

Meaning

The extreme scale, seriousness, or extent of something perceived as bad or morally wrong.

Example

The enormity of the crime shocked the entire community.

犯罪の巨大さはコミュニティ全体を驚かせました。

A1 noun /ˈʃɒpɪŋ/

shopping

ショッピング

Meaning

the activity of going to shops to buy things

Example

She spent the afternoon shopping for clothes.

彼女は午後に服を買うためにショッピングをして過ごしました。

C1 verb/noun /skaʊl/

scowl

しかめっ面をする

Meaning

To frown in an angry or bad-tempered way.

Example

She scowled when she heard the unfair remark.

彼女は不公平なコメントを聞いてしかめっ面をした。

C2 verb /ˌriːkruːˈdɛs/

recrudesce

再発

Meaning

to break out or appear again after a period of dormancy or decline

Example

After months of calm, violence recrudesced in the region.

数ヶ月の静けさの後、暴力が再発しました地域で。

C1 noun ˈpær.ə.daɪm

paradigm

パラダイム

Meaning

A typical example or pattern of something; a model or framework for understanding or approaching something.

Example

The paradigm of education is changing with digital technology.

教育のパラダイムはデジタル技術によって変化しています。

B1 verb /ˈdɪfər/

differ

異なる

Meaning

to be unlike or distinct from something else

Example

Opinions differ on this issue.

この問題について意見が異なります。

B1 adjective, preposition, noun /mɪd/

mid

中間

Meaning

being in the middle of something; the central part or point

Example

She joined the project in mid June.

彼女は6月中旬にそのプロジェクトに参加した。

C1 noun /ˈbɪɡ.ət/

bigot

偏見者

Meaning

A person who is intolerant toward those holding different opinions or beliefs.

Example

He was called a bigot for refusing to listen to others' views.

他人の意見を聞こうとしなかったため、彼は偏見者と呼ばれました。

B1 noun /mʌd/

mud

泥

Meaning

soft, wet earth or soil

Example

The children were playing in the mud after the rain.

子供たちは雨の後で泥遊びをしていました。

B1 verb /ɪmˈbærəs/

embarrass

Meaning

to cause someone to feel awkward, self-conscious, or ashamed

Example

His rude comment really embarrassed her in front of everyone.

C1 noun /ˈpræɡ.mə.tɪ.zəm/

pragmatism

実用主義

Meaning

A practical approach to problems and affairs; dealing with things sensibly and realistically.

Example

His pragmatism helped solve the financial crisis.

彼の実用主義は、金融危機の解決に役立った。

C1 verb /fɔːrˈɡoʊ/

forgo

控える

Meaning

to decide not to do or have something

Example

She decided to forgo dessert to maintain her diet.

彼女はダイエットを維持するためにデザートを控えることを決めました。

A1 noun /ˈwɪmən/

woman

女性

Meaning

an adult human female

Example

The woman at the counter helped me.

カウンターにいる女性が私を助けてくれました。

B2 verb /pərˈsuː/

pursue

追求する

Meaning

to follow or chase with the intent to catch or achieve something

Example

She decided to pursue her dreams of becoming a doctor.

彼女は医者になるという夢を追い求めることに決めました。

C1 adjective /ˈsɛptɪk/

septic

感染した

Meaning

Infected with harmful bacteria; relating to or causing infection.

Example

The doctor treated the patient's septic wound immediately.

医者は患者のセプティックな傷をすぐに治療しました。

A2 noun ˈbʌt.ən

button

ボタン

Meaning

A small disk or knob sewn onto a garment, either to fasten it by being pushed through a slit made for the purpose, or for decoration.

Example

Press the button to activate the device.

デバイスを起動するにはボタンを押してください。

C1 noun /ˈæptɪˌtjuːd/

aptitude

適性

Meaning

a natural ability or talent to do something well

Example

She has a strong aptitude for learning new languages.

彼女は新しい言語を学ぶのに強い適性を持っています。

A2 noun /pəˈliːsmən/

policeman

警察官

Meaning

a man whose job is to enforce the law and keep public order

Example

The policeman directed the traffic at the intersection.

警察官は交差点で交通を指導しました。

B1 verb /kənˈtɪnjuɪŋ/

continuing

続ける

Meaning

to keep doing something without stopping

Example

They are continuing their journey despite the rain.

雨にもかかわらず、彼らは旅を続けています。

C1 adjective /kræs/

crass

無神経な、感受性や洗練さが欠けている

Meaning

lacking sensitivity, refinement, or intelligence

Example

His crass remarks offended everyone at the meeting.

彼の無神経な発言は会議で全員を怒らせました。

C2 adjective /ˈliːwərd/

leeward

風下の側

Meaning

On or toward the sheltered side away from the wind.

Example

They built their camp on the leeward side of the hill.

彼らは丘の風下の側にキャンプを建てました。

B2 adjective ˈɡraʊndˌbreɪ.kɪŋ

groundbreaking

画期的

Meaning

Introducing new ideas or methods; innovative or pioneering.

Example

Groundbreaking advancements redefine innovation.

画期的な進展はイノベーションを再定義します。

C1 adjective /ˈsʌmp.tʃu.əs/

sumptuous

豪華な

Meaning

Splendid and expensive-looking; luxurious.

Example

The guests were treated to a sumptuous banquet.

ゲストは豪華な晩餐にもてなされました。

B1 noun /ˈnɜːrsɪŋ/

nursing

看護

Meaning

the profession or practice of caring for the sick or injured

Example

She is studying nursing to become a healthcare professional.

彼女は医療専門職になるために看護学を学んでいます。

A2 verb /ˈmæri/

marry

結婚する

Meaning

to become husband and wife; to perform a wedding ceremony

Example

They plan to marry next summer.

彼らは来年の夏に結婚する予定です。

C2 noun /kjuːˈpɪdəti/

cupidity

強欲

Meaning

Excessive desire for wealth or possessions; greed.

Example

The king's downfall was caused by his cupidity.

王の没落は彼の強欲によるものであった。

C1 verb /ɪnˈkæp.sjʊ.leɪt/

encapsulate

要約する

Meaning

To express the essential features of something succinctly; to summarize or contain within.

Example

The introduction should encapsulate the main points of the article.

導入部は記事の主なポイントを要約するべきです。

C1 verb /prəˈlɪf.ə.reɪt/

proliferate

急速に増加する

Meaning

To increase rapidly in numbers; to grow or spread quickly and extensively.

Example

Startups tend to proliferate in a thriving economy.

スタートアップは、活況を呈している経済で急速に増加する傾向があります。

C2 noun /ˈkænə/

Canna

カンナ

Meaning

a tropical flowering plant with large, colorful flowers and broad leaves

Example

The bright orange canna lilies grew tall beside the pond.

明るいオレンジ色のカンナリリーが池の横に高く成長しました。

B1 noun /ˈɪnpʊt/

input

入力、提供された情報

Meaning

information, advice, or data that is put into a system, device, or process

Example

The manager asked for everyone's input on the new project.

マネージャーは新しいプロジェクトに対する全員のインプットを求めました。

B2 noun kəˈmɒd.ə.ti

commodity

商品

Meaning

A raw material or primary agricultural product that can be bought and sold.

Example

Oil is a valuable commodity in the global market.

石油は世界市場で貴重な商品です。

C2 verb /ˈseɪʃiˌeɪt/

satiate

満たす

Meaning

To satisfy fully, especially with food or desire.

Example

The large meal satiated his hunger.

大きな食事が彼の空腹を満たしました。

A1 verb, adjective /oʊn/

own

所有する

Meaning

to possess something; belonging to oneself

Example

She owns a beautiful house in the city.

彼女は市内に美しい家を持っています。

A2 verb /voʊt/

vote

投票する

Meaning

to make a choice in an election; to express preference

Example

Citizens vote to choose their representatives.

市民は代表者を選ぶために投票します。

C2 noun /ˈoʊvərlɔːrd/

overlord

領主

Meaning

A ruler, master, or person of great power and authority over others.

Example

The peasants were forced to pay taxes to their overlord.

農民たちは自分たちの領主に税金を払うよう強制されました。

A2 noun /tɪp/

tip

アドバイス

Meaning

a small but useful piece of advice

Example

I received a tip on how to improve my presentation.

プレゼンテーションを改善する方法についてアドバイスをもらいました。

C1 noun /ˈskævɪndʒər/

scavenger

死肉食者 / ゴミ収集者

Meaning

an animal or person that feeds on dead or discarded material

Example

Vultures are natural scavengers that clean up the environment.

ハゲワシは自然のスカベンジャーで、環境をきれいにします。

B2 verb /spreɪ/

spray

スプレーする

Meaning

to apply liquid to something in a fine mist

Example

She sprayed perfume on her wrist before leaving.

彼女は出かける前に手首に香水をスプレーしました。

A2 noun /ˈbiː.ɪŋ/

Being

存在; 生物; 存在の状態

Meaning

existence; a living creature; the state of existing

Example

Every human being deserves respect and dignity.

すべての人間は尊敬と尊厳に値する。

C1 noun /kuːp/

coop

鶏や他の鳥のための小さな囲いまたは小屋

Meaning

a small enclosure or cage for chickens or other birds

Example

The farmer checked the chickens in the coop every morning.

農夫は毎朝小屋の中の鶏をチェックしていました。

C2 adjective /ˌɪndɪˈfætɪɡəbl̩/

indefatigable

疲れ知らず

Meaning

persisting tirelessly; incapable of being fatigued

Example

Her indefatigable spirit kept the team motivated during the long project.

彼女の疲れ知らずの精神が、長いプロジェクトを通してチームを励ましました。

C2 noun /kəˈtæb.ə.lɪ.zəm/

catabolism

カタボリズム

Meaning

The breakdown of complex molecules in living organisms to form simpler ones together with the release of energy; destructive metabolism.

Example

Catabolism plays a crucial role in cellular energy production.

カタボリズムは細胞のエネルギー生産に重要な役割を果たします。

B2 adjective /ˈwɜːrθləs/

Worthless

無価値な; 役に立たない

Meaning

having no value; useless

Example

The old computer became worthless after the new software updates.

新しいソフトウェアのアップデート後、古いコンピュータは無価値になった。

B1 adjective /ˈwɪl.ɪŋ/

Willing

意欲がある; 準備ができている

Meaning

ready, eager, or prepared to do something

Example

She is willing to help with the project.

彼女はプロジェクトを手伝う準備ができています。

B2 verb /slæp/

slap

ビンタ

Meaning

to hit someone quickly with the flat part of the hand; to strike sharply

Example

She was so angry that she slapped him across the face.

彼女は怒りすぎて顔にビンタをした。

C2 noun /ˈvɪtrioʊl/

vitriol

辛辣な批判

Meaning

harsh and bitter criticism

Example

The politician faced vitriol from the public.

政治家は一般市民から辛辣な批判に直面した。

A2 noun /boʊn/

Bone

骨

Meaning

any of the hard parts inside a human or animal that make up its frame

Example

The doctor said the bone was completely healed after the fracture.

医者は、骨が骨折後完全に治癒したと言いました。

C1 noun /rɪˈpɛərə/

repairer

修理人

Meaning

a person whose job is to fix damaged or broken things

Example

The repairer fixed the broken washing machine quickly.

修理人は壊れた洗濯機をすぐに直した。

C2 adjective /mjuːˈnɪfɪsənt/

munificent

寛大な

Meaning

extremely generous; giving freely and abundantly

Example

She made a munificent donation to the orphanage.

彼女は孤児院に寛大な寄付をしました。

C1 noun /ɪnˈfɜː.mə.ti/

Infirmity

虚弱; 病気; 衰弱

Meaning

physical or mental weakness; a disease or ailment; frailty

Example

Despite his advanced age and various infirmities, he remained mentally sharp and alert.

高齢で多くの病気を抱えていても、彼は精神的に鋭く、警戒心を持ち続けました。

B1 noun ˌdɪsədˈvæntɪdʒ

disadvantage

不利

Meaning

An unfavorable circumstance or condition that reduces the chances of success or effectiveness.

Example

Urdu's dominance placed Bengalis at a disadvantage.

ウルドゥー語の支配がベンガル語話者を不利な立場に追い込んだ。

C2 noun /ˌhæŋ.ki ˈpæŋ.ki/

Hanky-Panky

詐欺; 疑わしい活動; 不道徳な行動; ごまかし

Meaning

dishonest or suspicious activity; unethical behavior; trickery or deception

Example

The audit revealed some hanky-panky in the company's financial records.

監査により、会社の財務記録に詐欺が発覚しました。

A1 noun /ˈsɪstər/

sister

姉 / 妹

Meaning

a female sibling; a girl or woman in relation to other children of her parents

Example

My sister is coming to visit us next week.

私の姉は来週私たちに会いに来ます。

C2 adjective /ˈtjuːtɪləri/

tutelary

守護神

Meaning

Relating to or serving as a guardian or protector, often used for deities or spirits.

Example

Athena was considered the tutelary goddess of Athens.

アテナはアテネの守護神と見なされていました。

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。

B2 noun /ˈlaɪ.ə.nəs/

Lioness

雌ライオン

Meaning

an adult female lion

Example

The fierce lioness protected her cubs from danger.

その猛獣の雌ライオンは子ライオンたちを危険から守った。

C1 noun /ɒpˈtɒmɪtrɪst/

optometrist

オプトメトリスト

Meaning

A healthcare professional who examines eyes and prescribes corrective lenses.

Example

The optometrist prescribed new glasses for her.

オプトメトリストは彼女に新しい眼鏡を処方しました。

C1 adjective /ˈdʒiː.ni.əl/

genial

親切

Meaning

friendly, cheerful, and pleasant

Example

She greeted us with a genial smile.

彼女は親切な笑顔で私たちを迎えました。

C2 noun /ˈhɛptɑːrki/

heptarchy

七王国連邦

Meaning

A group of seven rulers or governments, especially the seven Anglo-Saxon kingdoms in early England.

Example

The history book described the heptarchy of Anglo-Saxon England.

歴史書はアングロサクソンのイングランドのヘプターキーを説明していました。

B2 noun /mɪnt/

Mint

ミント; 金貨の鋳造所

Meaning

An aromatic plant used for flavoring; also a place where money is manufactured

Example

She added fresh mint leaves to the tea for a refreshing taste.

彼女はお茶に新鮮なミントの葉を加えて、さわやかな味を加えました。

C1 noun /helm/

Helm

舵

Meaning

a tiller or wheel for steering a ship or boat; a position of leadership or control

Example

The experienced captain took the helm and expertly navigated the ship through the storm.

経験豊富な船長は舵を取って、嵐の中で巧みに船を操縦しました。

C1 verb rɪˈlɪŋ.kwɪʃ

relinquish

放棄する

Meaning

To give up any authority, responsibility, or property.

Example

He decided to relinquish his position as CEO.

彼はCEOのポジションを放棄することに決めました。

A2 noun /ˈfɔːrənər/ or /ˈfɑːrənər/

foreigner

外国人

Meaning

A person from another country.

Example

The city welcomes every foreigner with kindness.

その都市はすべての外国人を親切に迎えます。

B2 adjective /ʌnˈberəbəl/

Unbearable

耐えられない

Meaning

too painful, annoying, or unpleasant to tolerate; impossible to endure

Example

The heat in the desert was unbearable.

砂漠の暑さは耐えられなかった。

C1 adjective /ˈtɪklɪʃ/

ticklish

Meaning

easily made to laugh by being touched lightly; easily upset or sensitive

Example

She is very ticklish and bursts into laughter when touched on her feet.

A1 determiner /sʌm/

some

いくつか

Meaning

an unspecified amount or number of something

Example

I have some money in my wallet.

財布に少しお金があります。

A1 verb /kʊk/

cook

料理する

Meaning

to prepare food by heating; to make food ready to eat

Example

My mother loves to cook traditional dishes.

母は伝統的な料理を作るのが好きです。

C1 adjective /ˈpræk.tɪ.kə.bəl/

practicable

実行可能

Meaning

able to be done or put into practice successfully

Example

The plan is not practicable without more resources.

その計画はより多くのリソースがなければ実行不可能です。

C2 adjective /ˈdʒɔːnti/

jaunty

陽気な

Meaning

Having a lively, cheerful, and self-confident manner or appearance.

Example

He walked into the room with a jaunty step.

彼は陽気な足取りで部屋に入った。

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。

C2 adjective/adverb /feɪn/

fain

喜んで、喜んで

Meaning

gladly, willingly, or with pleasure

Example

I would fain help you if I had the time.

もし時間があれば、喜んであなたを助けます。

B1 noun /doʊˈneɪ.ʃən/

Donation

寄付; 貢献

Meaning

something that is given to a charity, especially a sum of money; the act of giving

Example

The generous donation helped the hospital purchase new medical equipment.

寛大な寄付が病院に新しい医療機器を購入するのに役立ちました。

C1 noun /ˈwɪŋˌspæn/

wingspan

翼幅

Meaning

the distance from the tip of one wing to the tip of the other wing

Example

The eagle has an impressive wingspan of over two meters.

ワシの翼幅は2メートル以上です。

C1 adjective /ɪˈmɜːrdʒənt/

emergent

新興

Meaning

just coming into existence or becoming prominent

Example

The emergent startup quickly attracted investors.

新興のスタートアップはすぐに投資家を引き付けました。

B1 noun /pɜːrl/

Pearl

真珠

Meaning

a hard, lustrous object produced within the soft tissue of a shelled mollusk; used in jewelry

Example

She wore a beautiful pearl necklace to the wedding.

彼女は結婚式で美しい真珠のネックレスをしていました。

C2 verb /bɪˈɡaɪl/

beguile

魅了する / 欺いて引きつける

Meaning

to charm or enchant someone, often in a deceptive way

Example

She beguiled the audience with her storytelling.

彼女はストーリーテリングで観客を魅了した。

C1 noun /səˈbætɪkəl/

sabbatical

学習や旅行のための休暇

Meaning

A period of paid leave granted to a teacher or worker for study or travel, traditionally every seventh year.

Example

She took a sabbatical to research her new book.

彼女は新しい本を研究するためにサバティカルを取った。

C1 noun /ˈprɒfəsi/

prophecy

予言

Meaning

a prediction or message about the future, often believed to be divinely inspired

Example

The prophecy foretold the rise of a great leader.

その予言は偉大な指導者の登場を予見していた。

A2 adjective /əˈsliːp/

asleep

眠っている

Meaning

in a state of sleep

Example

The baby is fast asleep.

赤ちゃんはぐっすり眠っています。

B2 verb /kəmˈpoʊz/

compose

作曲する

Meaning

to create music or writing; to make up; to calm oneself

Example

She composes beautiful songs.

彼女は美しい歌を作曲します。

B2 verb /ˌoʊvərˈteɪk/

overtake

追い越す

Meaning

to catch up with and pass someone or something; to surpass

Example

The runner managed to overtake his competitor in the final lap.

ランナーは最後の周回で競争相手を追い越しました。

A2 adverb /ˈriː.sənt.li/

Recently

punitive

懲罰的

Meaning

Inflicting or intended as punishment.

Example

The company faced punitive measures for violating the law.

その会社は法を違反したため、懲罰的措置に直面しました。

A2 adjective /ʃaɪ/

Shy

内気な; 恥ずかしがり屋

Meaning

nervous or timid in the company of other people

Example

The shy student rarely spoke up in class discussions.

内気な学生はクラスディスカッションでほとんど話さなかった。

B2 noun /pʌls/

Pulse

豆類

Meaning

edible seeds of leguminous plants such as lentils, beans, and peas

Example

Pulses are an excellent source of protein for vegetarians.

豆類はベジタリアンにとって優れたタンパク源です。

C1 noun /ˈlɛdʒɪsleɪtər/

legislator

立法者

Meaning

a person who makes laws, especially a member of a legislative body

Example

The legislator introduced a bill to improve healthcare.

立法者は医療サービス改善のために法案を提出しました。

C2 noun /ˌniːoʊˈdɑːrwɪnɪzəm/

neo-darwinism

ネオダーウィニズム

Meaning

A modern interpretation of Darwin's theory of evolution, integrating genetics and natural selection.

Example

Neo-Darwinism combines Darwin’s theory of natural selection with modern genetics.

ネオダーウィニズムはダーウィンの自然選択説と現代遺伝学を組み合わせています。

A2 noun /tjuːb/

tube

チューブ

Meaning

a hollow cylinder used to convey something, typically fluid

Example

He used a tube to measure the liquid.

彼は液体を測るためにチューブを使った。

A2 noun /ˈkɒf.i ˈmeɪ.kər/

Coffee maker

コーヒーメーカー

Meaning

an electric appliance used to brew coffee automatically

Example

I use my coffee maker every morning to brew fresh coffee.

私は毎朝コーヒーメーカーを使って新鮮なコーヒーを淹れます。

A2 adjective /dʌtʃ/

dutch

オランダの

Meaning

relating to the Netherlands, its people, or their language

Example

She enjoys Dutch paintings from the 17th century.

彼女は17世紀のオランダの絵画を楽しんでいます。

C2 noun /ˈbɑːr.kəˌroʊl/

barcarole

バルカロール

Meaning

a traditional Venetian boat song, often in 6/8 time

Example

The orchestra played a beautiful barcarole that reminded me of Venice.

オーケストラは美しいバルカロールを演奏し、私にヴェネツィアを思い出させました。

C2 adjective /ˈprɪɡɪʃ/

priggish

道徳的で自己満足な

Meaning

self-righteously moralistic and superior

Example

He came across as priggish when correcting everyone's manners.

彼は皆のマナーを直すとき、プリギッシュに見えた。

B1 noun /ˈtreɪ.dər/

Trader

商人

Meaning

a person who buys and sells goods or financial securities for profit

Example

The trader made a good profit from selling imported goods.

商人は輸入品を売ることで良い利益を得ました。

B1 noun /ˈkɒləm/

column

Meaning

A vertical structure that supports a building; also a section of text arranged vertically in a newspaper or table.

Example

The ancient temple had tall marble columns.

C1 verb /nəˈsɛsɪteɪt/

necessitate

必要とする

Meaning

To make something necessary or unavoidable.

Example

The heavy rains necessitated the cancellation of the event.

激しい雨はイベントのキャンセルを避けられないものにしました。

B2 noun /ˈstrʌk.tʃərz/

structures

構造物

Meaning

Buildings or other objects constructed from several parts.

Example

The region has ancient structures.

その地域には古代の構造物があります。

C2 verb /dɪˈsɪmjʊˌleɪt/

dissimulate

偽る

Meaning

To disguise or conceal one's true feelings or intentions.

Example

He tried to dissimulate his fear with a smile.

彼は笑顔で恐怖を隠そうとした。

C1 adjective /ˈtɔːrtʃuəs/

tortuous

曲がりくねった, 複雑

Meaning

Full of twists and turns; excessively complex or complicated.

Example

The tortuous mountain road made driving very difficult.

曲がりくねった山道が運転を非常に難しくした。

B1 adjective /ˈhæn.səm/

handsome

Meaning

attractive in appearance, usually referring to men; also can mean generous or impressive in size.

Example

He looked very handsome in his new suit.

B2 noun /brɑːnz/

bronze

銅

Meaning

a metal made by combining copper and tin, often used for statues and medals

Example

The statue was made of solid bronze.

その像は固い銅でできていました。

C1 noun /ˌkɒnstəˈneɪʃən/

consternation

動揺

Meaning

A feeling of anxiety, dismay, or confusion, often caused by something unexpected.

Example

The sudden announcement caused widespread consternation among the employees.

突然の発表が従業員の間で広範な動揺を引き起こしました

C1 verb /kənˈkɒkt/

concoct

作る、考案する

Meaning

to make something, especially food or a story, by mixing or inventing

Example

He concocted a story to explain his absence.

彼は自分の不在を説明するために話を作り上げました。

B1 adverb /ɪˈnɪʃəli/

initially

最初に

Meaning

At the beginning; at first.

Example

Initially, he refused the offer but later accepted it.

最初に、彼はその提案を断ったが、後で受け入れた。

C2 noun (plural) /ˈɔːrdʒiːz/

orgies

オルギー

Meaning

Wild gatherings involving excessive indulgence in food, drink, or sexual activity.

Example

The ancient Romans were infamous for their lavish feasts and orgies.

古代ローマ人は豪華な宴会とオルギーで悪名高かった。

B2 adjective /ˌθɛr.əˈpjuː.tɪk/

therapeutic

治療的

Meaning

Having a healing or beneficial effect on the body or mind.

Example

Meditation is highly therapeutic for mental well-being.

瞑想は精神的な健康に非常にセラピューティックです。

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。

B1 adverb /ˈruːdli/

Rudely

失礼に

Meaning

in an impolite or discourteous manner

Example

He rudely interrupted the speaker during the presentation.

彼はプレゼン中に話者を失礼に遮った。

C1 noun ˈdɛtrɪ.mənt

detriment

損害、害、障害

Meaning

Harm, damage, impairment.

Example

Smoking is a detriment to health.

喫煙は健康に対するデトリメントです。

C2 noun /ˈklævɪkəl/

clavicle

鎖骨

Meaning

the collarbone, a long bone that serves as a strut between the shoulder blade and the sternum

Example

He fractured his clavicle in the accident.

彼は事故で鎖骨を骨折した。

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。

B1 noun /ˈkæt.ər.pɪl.ər/

Caterpillar

毛虫

Meaning

the larva of a butterfly or moth that feeds on plants

Example

The caterpillar ate all the leaves on the plant.

毛虫は植物の葉をすべて食べました。

B2 noun /ˈledʒ.ənd/

Legend

伝説; 神話

Meaning

a traditional story sometimes popularly regarded as historical but unauthenticated; an extremely famous or notorious person

Example

The legend of King Arthur has inspired many books.

アーサー王の伝説は多くの本にインスピレーションを与えました。

A2 verb /der/

dare

挑戦する

Meaning

to have courage to do something; to challenge someone

Example

I dare you to jump into the pool.

プールに飛び込む挑戦をします。

B2 noun /ˌsɛpəˈreɪʃən/

Separation

分離; 分割; 切断

Meaning

the action or state of moving or being moved apart; the division of something into constituent or distinct elements

Example

The separation of the two countries was peaceful.

二国間の分離は平和的でした。

B1 noun /ˈbaɪər/

buyer

買い手

Meaning

a person who makes a purchase

Example

The buyer inspected the car before making payment.

買い手は支払い前に車を検査しました。