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C1 noun /nuːs/

Noose

ロープ
Meaning
a loop with a running knot used for hanging; a trap or snare
Example
The cowboy made a noose to catch the wild horse.
カウボーイは野生の馬を捕まえるためにロープを作りました。
B1 adjective /ʌnˈlaɪkli/

Unlikely

ありそうにない; 予想外の
Meaning
not likely to happen; improbable
Example
It's unlikely to rain today with such clear skies.
こんなに晴れた空では、今日は雨が降る可能性は低い。
C1 noun /ˈkoʊtʃ.mən/

Coachman

御者
Meaning
a person who drives a horse-drawn carriage or coach
Example
The coachman skillfully guided the horses through the busy streets.
御者は熟練して馬を賑やかな通りを通り抜けさせました。
A1 noun /ˈbaɪ.sɪ.kəl/

Bicycle

自転車
Meaning
A vehicle with two wheels that you pedal to make it move
Example
She rides her bicycle to work every day.
彼女は毎日自転車で仕事に行きます。
C1 noun /ˌɪn.trəˈspek.ʃən/

introspection

内省
Meaning
The examination or observation of one's own mental and emotional processes; self-reflection.
Example
Through introspection, she gained insight into her emotions.
内省を通じて、彼女は自分の感情に対する深い洞察を得ました。
A2 adverb /əˈpɑːrt/

Apart

別々に; お互いに遠く; ピースに
Meaning
separately; away from each other; in pieces
Example
The two buildings are far apart from each other.
2つの建物はお互いに遠く離れています。
C1 adjective /ˈpɒp.jʊ.ləs/

Populous

人口密度が高い
Meaning
having a large population; densely populated; crowded with people
Example
China is the most populous country in the world.
中国は世界で最も人口の多い国です。
B1 noun, verb /ˈrɒkɪt/

rocket

幸せ
Meaning
a missile or vehicle propelled by a rocket engine; to increase or move very quickly
Example
The company’s profits rocketed after the new product launch.
彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、幸せを隠せませんでした。
C2 noun /boʊl/

bole

木の幹
Meaning
the trunk of a tree
Example
The bole of the tree was thick and strong.
木の幹は太くて強かった。
B1 noun /bɪˈheɪvjər/

behavior

行動
Meaning
The way in which one acts or conducts oneself, especially toward others.
Example
The teacher praised her good behavior in class.
先生はクラスで彼女の良い行動を称賛しました。
B2 noun /ˌklæsɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

classification

分類
Meaning
the action or process of classifying something into groups based on shared characteristics.
Example
The classification of animals helps in understanding their biology.
動物の分類は、彼らの生物学を理解するのに役立ちます。
C2 noun /oʊˈtɜːr/

hauteur

傲慢
Meaning
disdainful pride; arrogance
Example
His hauteur made it difficult for others to approach him.
彼の傲慢は他の人々が近づくのを難しくさせた。
B2 adjective /ˈflɔː.ləs/

Flawless

完璧な; 欠陥なし
Meaning
perfect; without any defects or faults; immaculate
Example
Her flawless performance earned her a standing ovation.
彼女の完璧なパフォーマンスは、スタンディングオベーションを得た。
C1 noun /hɒˈstɪləti/

hostility

敵意
Meaning
hostile behavior; unfriendliness or opposition
Example
The negotiations ended in an atmosphere of hostility.
交渉は敵意の雰囲気で終わった。
B2 noun /buːθ/

booth

ブース
Meaning
a small enclosed space or area used for a specific purpose, such as voting or selling.
Example
He went into the voting booth to cast his ballot.
彼は投票ブースに入り、投票をしました。
C2 noun /ˌɛntəˈmɒlədʒi/

entomology

昆虫学
Meaning
The scientific study of insects.
Example
She studied entomology to understand the behavior of bees.
彼女は蜂の行動を理解するために昆虫学を学びました。
C1 noun /ˌkɒŋɡrɪˈɡeɪʃən/

congregation

集会
Meaning
a group of people assembled for religious worship or a common purpose
Example
The congregation gathered to hear the sermon.
集会は説教を聞くために集まりました。
B2 noun /twɪɡ/

twig

小枝
Meaning
a small thin branch of a tree or bush
Example
She broke a twig off the tree to use as a stick.
彼女は棒として使うために木から小枝を折った。
A1 noun /ˈpæstə/

pasta

パスタ
Meaning
an Italian food made from flour and water, typically shaped into noodles or sheets
Example
We had creamy pasta for dinner last night.
昨晩、私たちはディナーにクリーミーパスタを食べました。
A1 noun /zuː/

Zoo

動物園
Meaning
an establishment that maintains a collection of wild animals for study, conservation, or display to the public
Example
We visited the zoo to see the lions and elephants.
私たちはライオンと象を見るために動物園を訪れました。
C2 adjective /ʌnˈkɒnʃənəbl/

unconscionable

不正当な
Meaning
shockingly unfair or unreasonable
Example
The company made unconscionable profits from the crisis.
その会社は危機から不正当な利益を得ました。
C1 verb /ˌriː.ɪˈstæblɪʃ/

reestablish

再建する
Meaning
to set up or restore something again after it has been disrupted
Example
The government worked hard to reestablish peace in the region.
政府は地域の平和を再建するために懸命に働きました。
B2 verb /əˈraɪz/

arise

現れる
Meaning
to begin to exist or to happen
Example
Problems may arise if you don't plan ahead.
計画を立てないと問題が現れることがあります。
C2 verb /ɪnˈræptʃər/

enrapture

魅了する
Meaning
To fill someone with great delight or joy.
Example
The beautiful music enraptured the audience.
美しい音楽は観客を魅了しました。
A1 adverb /ˈevər/

Ever

いつでも; 常に; どんな方法でも
Meaning
at any time; always; in any way
Example
Have you ever been to Paris?
あなたはパリに行ったことがありますか?
C2 verb /hjuː/

hew

切る
Meaning
To chop or cut something, especially wood or stone, with a tool.
Example
The workers hewed logs to build the cabin.
労働者たちは小屋を建てるために丸太を切った。
C2 adjective /ɪˈnɪmɪkəl/

inimical

敵対的 / 不利な
Meaning
tending to obstruct or harm; unfriendly or hostile
Example
The policy was inimical to the country's economic growth.
その政策は国の経済成長に不利だった。
B1 verb /dɪˈtɜːrmɪn/

determine

決定する
Meaning
to decide; to find out exactly
Example
We must determine the cause of the problem.
私たちは問題の原因を特定する必要があります。
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 noun (plural, informal) /skædz/

scads

たくさん
Meaning
A large number or quantity of something (informal).
Example
She has scads of friends in the city.
彼女は街にたくさんの友達がいます。
B2 adjective /ˈlæstɪŋ/

Lasting

持続的な; 永続的な
Meaning
enduring for a long time; permanent; durable
Example
Their friendship had a lasting impact on both their lives.
彼らの友情は彼らの人生に持続的な影響を与えました。
B2 adjective /kəˈmɛndəbl̩/

commendable

称賛に値する
Meaning
deserving praise or approval
Example
Her dedication to the project was truly commendable.
プロジェクトへの彼女の献身は本当に称賛に値した。
C1 noun ˈiːkəʊˌsɪstəm ˈsɜːvɪsɪz

ecosystem services

生態系サービス
Meaning
The benefits people obtain from ecosystems.
Example
Forests provide valuable ecosystem services, such as purifying air and water.
森林は空気と水を浄化するなど、貴重な生態系サービスを提供します。
C1 adjective səˈsaɪ.ə.təl

societal

社会的
Meaning
Relating to society or social relationships.
Example
Societal benefits of space tourism are under debate.
宇宙観光の社会的利点が議論されています。
B2 verb /əˈkʌstəm/

accustom

慣れる
Meaning
to make someone familiar with something through regular experience or use
Example
It took him a while to accustom himself to the new environment.
新しい環境に慣れるのに少し時間がかかりました。
C1 noun ˈkiː.stəʊn ˈspiː.ʃiːz

keystone species

キーストーン種
Meaning
A species on which other species in an ecosystem largely depend, such that if it were removed the ecosystem would change drastically.
Example
Wolves are a keystone species that regulate prey populations.
オオカミは獲物の個体数を調整するキーストーン種です。
B2 adjective /trɔːˈmætɪk/

traumatic

衝撃的
Meaning
Deeply distressing or disturbing, often related to emotional or physical injury.
Example
The accident was a traumatic experience for the entire family.
その事故は家族全員にとって衝撃的な体験でした。
C1 adjective /rɪˈvoʊltɪŋ/

revolting

むかつく
Meaning
extremely unpleasant or disgusting
Example
The smell of the garbage was revolting.
ごみのにおいはむかつくほどだった。
C1 verb /ˈnɪbəl/

nibble

かじる
Meaning
to take small bites of food
Example
The rabbit nibbled on a carrot.
うさぎはにんじんをかじった。
B2 noun ˌsænɪˈteɪʃən

sanitation

衛生
Meaning
Conditions relating to public health, especially the provision of clean drinking water and adequate sewage disposal.
Example
Good sanitation practices are key to preventing infestations.
良い衛生習慣は侵入を防ぐための鍵です。
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。
A2 noun /dɪʃ/

Dish

Meaning
a shallow, flat-bottomed container for cooking or serving food; a particular variety or preparation of food served as part of a meal
Example
Please put the rice on the dish before serving.
お米を皿に載せてから提供してください。
B2 noun /ˈhæz.ərd/

Hazard

危険; リスク
Meaning
a danger or risk; something that poses a threat to safety
Example
Smoking is a serious health hazard that can lead to lung cancer and heart disease.
喫煙は深刻な健康リスクであり、肺癌や心臓病を引き起こす可能性があります。
A2 verb/adjective /lɒst/

lost

失われた
Meaning
Unable to find the way; no longer in possession of something.
Example
He lost his keys and couldn’t enter the house.
彼は鍵を失い、家に入れませんでした。
A2 noun /toʊ/

Toe

足の指
Meaning
any of the five digits at the end of the human foot
Example
She stubbed her toe on the chair leg.
彼女は椅子の足に足の指をぶつけました。
B2 noun /ˌsɜː.kjʊˈleɪ.ʃən/

circulation

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Meaning
The movement of blood through the body, or the movement of any fluid through a closed system.
Example
Proper circulation ensures that oxygen and nutrients reach every cell.
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B2 noun /veɪn/

Vein

静脈; 血管
Meaning
a blood vessel that carries blood back to the heart; a streak or marking of a different color
Example
The nurse found a vein in his arm to draw blood.
看護師は彼の腕に血を取るための静脈を見つけました。
C2 adjective /ˌnɒnˈtrɪviəl/

nontrivial

非自明
Meaning
Not simple or easy; requiring effort or significant thought.
Example
Solving the equation turned out to be a nontrivial task.
方程式を解くことは非自明な作業であることが分かりました。
C2 adjective /rɪˈkʌmbənt/

recumbent

横たわる
Meaning
lying down or in a resting position
Example
He was found recumbent on the sofa after a long day.
彼は長い一日の後、ソファで横になっているのが見つかりました。
C1 verb /ˈkrʌmpəl/

crumple

くしゃくしゃにする
Meaning
to crush something into folds or wrinkles
Example
He crumpled the paper and threw it in the bin.
彼は紙をくしゃくしゃにしてゴミ箱に投げ入れました。
B1 verb /ɡræb/

grab

掴む
Meaning
To seize something quickly and firmly.
Example
He tried to grab the ball before it rolled away.
彼はボールが転がる前にそれを掴もうとしました。
B1 adjective /ɪkˈspɛktɪd/

expected

予期された
Meaning
Regarded as likely to happen; anticipated or predicted.
Example
The unemployment rate is expected to decline further.
失業率はさらに低下すると予想されています。
C2 noun /ˈɡlʌtəni/

gluttony

暴食
Meaning
Excessive eating or drinking; overindulgence in food or drink.
Example
His gluttony during the festival left him feeling sick.
祭りの間の彼の暴食は、彼を病気にさせました。
B2 noun /ˈsiːkər/

seeker

探求者
Meaning
a person who is looking for something, especially knowledge or truth
Example
The seeker traveled far to find the answers to his questions.
探求者は自分の質問に対する答えを見つけるために遠くまで旅しました。
C2 adjective /ˈvælərəs/

valorous

勇敢な
Meaning
showing great courage and bravery
Example
The valorous soldier led his troop into battle without hesitation.
勇敢な兵士はためらうことなく部隊を戦いに導いた。
C2 noun /ˌdɪvɪˈneɪʃən/

divination

占い
Meaning
the practice of seeking knowledge of the future or the unknown by supernatural means
Example
Ancient people often relied on divination to guide important decisions.
古代の人々は重要な決定を導くために占いに頼ることがよくありました。
C2 adjective /ˈsuːpaɪn/

supine

仰向けで横たわる
Meaning
Lying on the back, face upward; failing to act due to laziness or weakness.
Example
He lay supine on the grass, staring at the stars.
彼は草の上に仰向けで横たわり、星を見ていた。
C1 verb /trænˈspaɪər/

transpire

発生する
Meaning
to occur, happen, or become known
Example
It transpired that he had lied about his age.
彼が年齢について嘘をついていたことが明らかになった。
C1 verb /wɪns/

wince

Meaning
To make an involuntary movement of the face or body as a result of pain or distress.
Example
He winced when the doctor touched his injured arm.
B2 noun /ˈbɛriəl/

burial

埋葬
Meaning
the act of placing a dead body into the ground.
Example
The burial ceremony took place in the afternoon.
埋葬の儀式は午後に行われた。
C2 adjective /ˈɪrˌsplɪtɪŋ/

earsplitting

耳をつんざくような
Meaning
extremely loud or piercing sound
Example
The earsplitting noise of the fire alarm startled everyone.
火災警報の耳をつんざくような音がみんなを驚かせた。
C2 noun /məˈræs/

morass

複雑な状況
Meaning
A complicated or confused situation; a swampy or boggy ground.
Example
The project got stuck in a bureaucratic morass.
そのプロジェクトは官僚主義の沼に嵌ってしまった。
C2 noun /sɒmˈnæmbjʊlɪst/

somnambulist

夢遊病者
Meaning
A person who sleepwalks.
Example
The somnambulist wandered out of the house at night.
夢遊病者は夜に家を出た。
C1 adjective /daɪˈvɜːrsɪfaɪd/

diversified

多様化された
Meaning
Made or having variety in form, nature, or content.
Example
The company adopted a diversified business strategy to reduce risks.
その会社はリスクを減らすために多様化されたビジネス戦略を採用した。
C1 verb /rɪˈtælieɪt/

retaliate

報復する
Meaning
to make an attack in return for a similar attack
Example
The army retaliated after the enemy attack.
軍隊は敵の攻撃の後、報復した。
B2 noun trænˈzɪʃ.ən

transition

移行
Meaning
The process or a period of changing from one state or condition to another.
Example
The transition from fossil fuels to renewables is vital.
化石燃料から再生可能エネルギーへの移行は重要です。
C1 verb /dɪˈfjuːz/

diffuse

Meaning
to spread over a wide area or among a large number of people
Example
The smell of fresh bread diffused through the entire house.
A2 verb /tʊr/

Tour

ツアーする
Meaning
to travel around a place for pleasure or to perform
Example
The band will tour several cities this summer.
バンドはこの夏、いくつかの都市でツアーを行います。
C2 adjective /ɪnˈsuːsiənt/

insouciant

無頓着
Meaning
Showing a casual lack of concern; carefree.
Example
He gave an insouciant shrug and walked away.
彼は無頓着に肩をすくめて、歩き去った。
B2 noun /ˈtriː.oʊ/

trio

三人組
Meaning
A group of three people or things, especially in music or performance.
Example
The jazz trio played beautifully at the concert.
ジャズトリオはコンサートで素晴らしい演奏をしました。
B1 verb /ˈʌpˌɡreɪd/

upgrade

アップグレード
Meaning
to raise something to a higher standard, improve
Example
We decided to upgrade the software to the latest version.
私たちはソフトウェアを最新バージョンにアップグレードすることに決めました。
C1 adjective /ˈsɜːrvaɪl/ or /ˈsɜːrvəl/

servile

卑屈な
Meaning
having or showing an excessive willingness to serve or please others
Example
His servile attitude annoyed his colleagues.
彼の卑屈な態度は同僚を困らせていました。
A1 pronoun /ðɛər/

their

彼らの
Meaning
belonging to or associated with the people or things previously mentioned
Example
Their house is on the corner.
彼らの家は角にあります。
A2 adverb /bɪˈsaɪdz/

Besides

その上
Meaning
in addition to; moreover; furthermore
Example
Besides being smart, he is also kind.
賢いだけでなく、その上優しい。
A1 verb /spik/

speak

話す
Meaning
to say words; to communicate verbally
Example
She can speak three languages fluently.
彼女は3つの言語を流暢に話せます。
C1 verb /swɜːrv/

swerve

急に方向を変える
Meaning
to change direction suddenly, especially to avoid hitting something
Example
The car swerved to avoid the dog.
車は犬を避けるために急に方向を変えた。
C2 verb /dɪsˈmɛmbər/

dismember

切断する
Meaning
to cut or tear the limbs from a body; to divide into separate parts
Example
The king ordered his enemies to be dismembered.
王は敵を切り刻むよう命じました。
B2 noun /ˈsɛmɪˌtɛri/

cemetery

墓地
Meaning
a place where dead people are buried
Example
The old cemetery is located at the edge of the village.
古い墓地は村の端にあります。
B1 adverb /ˈpɑrtli/

Partly

部分的に; 一部;
Meaning
to some extent; not completely; in part
Example
The weather was partly cloudy today.
今日の天気は部分的に曇りでした。
C2 noun ˌæb.əˈreɪ.ʃən

aberration

逸脱, 異常, 偏差
Meaning
A departure from what is normal, usual, or expected, typically one that is unwelcome.
Example
The scientist dismissed the data as an aberration.
科学者はデータを逸脱と見なした。
C1 adjective /kənˈdʒenɪtl/

congenital

先天的
Meaning
existing from birth, usually describing a disease or condition
Example
The child was born with a congenital heart defect.
その子供は先天的な心臓疾患を持って生まれました。
C1 noun /ˈdeɪˌbreɪk/

daybreak

夜明け
Meaning
The time in the morning when daylight first appears; dawn.
Example
They set out on their journey at daybreak.
彼らは夜明けに旅を始めました。
C1 adjective /ˌsɛm.iˈæn.ju.əl/

semiannual

半年ごと
Meaning
Occurring twice a year; every six months.
Example
The company holds a semiannual meeting with all employees.
会社は6ヶ月ごとに全社員との会議を開きます。
C2 noun /sɪˈdɪʃ.ən/

Sedition

反乱罪
Meaning
conduct or speech inciting people to rebel against authority; treason
Example
The activist was charged with sedition for his inflammatory speeches.
活動家はその扇動的な演説のために反乱罪で起訴された。
C1 verb dɪˈsɜːn

discern

識別する
Meaning
To perceive or recognize something; to distinguish with difficulty by sight or with the other senses.
Example
He could barely discern the distant figure in the fog.
彼は霧の中で遠くの姿をほとんど識別できなかった。
C2 noun /ˈdʒuː.dɪˌkeɪ.tʃər/

judicature

司法制度
Meaning
the administration of justice or the system of courts
Example
The judicature ensures that laws are fairly applied.
司法制度は法律が公平に適用されることを保証します。
C1 verb /ˈskwɒndər/

squander

浪費する
Meaning
to waste money, time, or opportunities in a careless way
Example
He squandered his inheritance on gambling.
彼はギャンブルに遺産を浪費した。
C1 noun /rɪˈkɒnɪsəns/

reconnaissance

偵察
Meaning
A survey or exploration, especially for military or strategic purposes.
Example
The soldiers conducted a reconnaissance of the enemy camp.
兵士たちは敵のキャンプの偵察を行った。
C1 noun kənˈsjuː.mə.rɪ.zəm

consumerism

消費主義
Meaning
The tendency to increase consumption of goods and the importance given to consuming products.
Example
Modern consumerism leads to increased demand for luxury goods.
現代の消費主義は高級品の需要の増加を引き起こします。
C1 noun /stɑːr ˈæn.ɪs/

Star Anise

スターアニス
Meaning
star-shaped spice pod with a licorice-like flavor used in cooking
Example
She added star anise to the soup for aromatic flavor.
彼女はスープに香り豊かな風味を加えるためにスターアニスを入れました。
C2 noun /ˈkætəˌklɪzəm/

cataclysm

大災害
Meaning
A sudden and violent event that causes great destruction or upheaval.
Example
The earthquake was a cataclysm that reshaped the city.
地震は都市を再構築したカタクリズムでした。
A2 noun ˈmuːv.mənt

movement

運動
Meaning
A group of people working together to advance their shared political, social, or artistic ideas.
Example
The movement aimed to ensure equal rights.
そのムーブメントは平等な権利を確保することを目指していました。
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。
C2 verb /ɪnˈsɪnəˌreɪt/

incinerate

焼却する
Meaning
to burn something completely until it is reduced to ashes
Example
The city decided to incinerate the medical waste for safety.
その都市は安全のために医療廃棄物を焼却することを決定しました。
B2 noun /ˈbʌf.ə.loʊ/

Buffalo

バッファロー
Meaning
a large wild ox with heavy horns; American bison
Example
The buffalo grazed peacefully in the meadow.
バッファローは草原で平和に草を食べていた。
A1 noun /ʃɒp/

shop

Meaning
a place where goods are sold to customers
Example
I need to go to the shop to buy some groceries.
私は食料品を買うためにショップに行かなければならない。
B2 verb /maʊnt/

mount

取り付ける
Meaning
to climb up, rise, or fix something in place
Example
They plan to mount a camera on the wall.
彼らは壁にカメラを取り付ける予定です。
B2 verb /ˈpɑːlɪʃ/

polish

磨く
Meaning
to make smooth and shiny by rubbing; to improve or refine
Example
She needs to polish her shoes before the interview.
面接前に靴を磨かなければならない。
C2 noun dʒɛsˌtɪk.jʊˈleɪ.ʃənz

gesticulations

ジェスチキュレーション
Meaning
Expressive hand or body movements while speaking to convey thoughts or emotions
Example
His energetic gesticulations made the speech more engaging.
彼のエネルギッシュなジェスチキュレーションズは、スピーチをさらに魅力的にしました。
B2 noun /ˈvæljuː ˌprɒpəˈzɪʃən/

value proposition

製品やサービスが顧客に提供するユニークな利益や価値を説明する声明
Meaning
A statement that explains the unique benefits or value that a product or service offers to customers.
Example
A clear value proposition attracts more customers.
明確なバリュープロポジションは、より多くの顧客を引きつけます。
A2 adjective /ˈkɒm.ən/

common

共通
Meaning
occurring frequently or widely; shared by all
Example
It is common to see traffic in the city during rush hour.
ラッシュアワー中に都市で交通渋滞を見るのは一般的です。
B1 noun /ˈfʌŋkʃən/

function

機能
Meaning
An activity or purpose natural to or intended for a person or thing.
Example
The main function of the heart is to pump blood.
心臓の主な機能は血液をポンプすることです。
C1 noun /ˈmɪs.hæp/

Mishap

災難; 不運; 事故
Meaning
An unlucky accident or unfortunate event, typically minor
Example
The cooking mishap resulted in a burnt dinner.
料理の失敗で、焼け焦げたディナーになった。
C1 noun /ˈbɛərnəs/

bareness

裸の状態
Meaning
the state of being bare or uncovered; lack of decoration, warmth, or concealment
Example
The bareness of the room made it feel cold and unwelcoming.
部屋の裸の状態が冷たく居心地の悪い感じを与えた。
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。
C2 verb /ˈmjuːtɪleɪt/

mutilate

損傷する
Meaning
to inflict serious damage on something, often by cutting or tearing
Example
The ancient manuscript was mutilated by careless handling.
古代の写本は不注意な取り扱いで損傷しました。
C2 noun /ˈpɑːr.kə.tri/

parquetry

パーケットフローリングの技術
Meaning
The art or technique of laying parquet floors.
Example
The craftsman specialized in parquetry for luxury homes.
職人は高級住宅のためにパーケット工芸を専門にしていました。
C2 noun /lɒŋ ˈwɪskəd ˈkætfɪʃ/

Long whiskered catfish

ナマズ
Meaning
A type of freshwater fish with long whisker-like barbels around its mouth
Example
The fisherman caught a long whiskered catfish in the river.
漁師は川で長いひげのナマズを捕まえた。
B2 noun /ˈmeɪn.tən.əns/

maintenance

メンテナンス
Meaning
The process of keeping something in proper working condition; upkeep.
Example
Regular maintenance increases the lifespan of machines.
定期的なメンテナンスは機械の寿命を延ばします。
A1 preposition /ˈʌndər/

under

Meaning
in or to a lower position than something
Example
The cat is under the table.
猫はテーブルの下にいます。
C1 noun /dɪˈmaɪz/

demise

死 / 終わり
Meaning
Death or end of something, especially the end of an institution or system.
Example
The sudden demise of the company shocked investors.
会社の突然の倒産は投資家を驚かせました。
C1 noun ˈhʌz.bən.dri

husbandry

農業と畜産業
Meaning
The care, cultivation, and breeding of crops and animals; farming and agriculture.
Example
Proper husbandry techniques improve livestock health.
適切な農業技術が家畜の健康を向上させます。
B2 verb /ˈɡæmbəl/

gamble

ギャンブル
Meaning
to bet money on games of chance; to take a risky action
Example
He decided to gamble his savings on the stock market.
彼は株式市場に貯金を賭けることに決めました。
C2 noun /breɪ/

brae

斜面
Meaning
A hillside or slope, especially in Scotland.
Example
They climbed up the grassy brae to see the sunset.
彼らは草に覆われた斜面を登って夕日を見ました。
B2 verb /ʃrʌɡ/

shrug

肩をすくめる
Meaning
To raise and lower the shoulders to express uncertainty or indifference.
Example
He shrugged when asked about the missing file.
彼は失われたファイルについて聞かれると肩をすくめました。
C1 verb /ɪnˈstɪl/

instill

植え付ける
Meaning
to gradually but firmly establish an idea, attitude, or habit in someone's mind
Example
Parents try to instill good values in their children.
親は子供に良い価値観を植え付けようとしています。
C2 verb /dɪˈlæpɪdeɪt/

dilapidate

荒廃する
Meaning
To cause something, especially a building, to fall into ruin or disrepair.
Example
The abandoned house began to dilapidate over the years.
廃墟になった家は年月を経て崩壊し始めました。
C2 adjective /ˈwɪloʊi/

willowy

しなやかで細く、しなやかな柳のような
Meaning
Gracefully tall, slender, and flexible, like a willow tree.
Example
She moved with a willowy elegance across the stage.
彼女はステージをウィロウィなエレガンスで移動した。
C2 noun /əˈkriːʃən/

accretion

蓄積
Meaning
The process of growth or increase, typically by the gradual accumulation of additional layers or matter.
Example
The accretion of wealth allowed him to invest in various projects.
財産の蓄積により、彼はさまざまなプロジェクトへの投資を可能にした。
C2 noun /ˌsɪŋ.krəˈnɪs.ɪ.ti/

synchronicity

シンクロニシティ
Meaning
The meaningful coincidence of two or more events that are not planned.
Example
The synchronicity of their thoughts amazed everyone.
彼らの思考のシンクロニシティは皆を驚かせました。
C2 noun /ˈbroʊmiːn/

bromine

ブロミン
Meaning
a dark red, dense, toxic liquid element used in making dyes, flame retardants, and medications
Example
Bromine is commonly used in water treatment chemicals.
ブロミンは水処理化学薬品に一般的に使用されます。