A2 adverb /ˈnaʊədeɪz/

nowadays

misadventure

不運な出来事

Meaning

An unlucky accident, mishap, or unfortunate event.

Example

He broke his leg during a skiing misadventure.

彼はスキー中に不運な出来事で足を骨折した。

B2 noun /ˈtɒl.ər.əns/

Tolerance

寛容

Meaning

the ability to accept different opinions or behavior; willingness to allow something to exist

Example

Religious tolerance is important in a diverse society.

宗教の寛容さは多様な社会において重要です。

C1 adjective /ɪnˈlaɪ.tənd/

Enlightened

啓蒙された; 精神的に目覚めた; 賢い;

Meaning

having or showing a rational, modern outlook; having spiritual knowledge or understanding

Example

The enlightened teacher shared wisdom with all her students.

啓蒙された教師は、すべての生徒と知恵を共有しました。

B1 noun /pruːf/

proof

証拠

Meaning

evidence or argument establishing a fact or the truth of a statement

Example

The detective presented proof of the suspect's guilt.

探偵は容疑者の有罪の証拠を提示しました。

B2 noun /ˈwaɪld.laɪf ˌkɒnsərˈveɪʃən/

wildlife conservation

野生動物保護

Meaning

The practice of protecting wild animal species and their habitats in order to maintain healthy wildlife species or populations and to restore, protect or enhance natural ecosystems.

Example

Wildlife conservation aims to protect endangered species.

野生動物保護の目的は絶滅危惧種を保護することです。

B1 verb rɪˈdjuːst

reduced

減らす

Meaning

Make smaller or less in amount, degree, or size.

Example

Singapore has reduced plastic usage significantly.

シンガポールはプラスチックの使用を大幅に減らしました。

B1 noun /ˈkɒnsɪkwənsɪz/

consequences

結果

Meaning

Results or effects of an action or condition.

Example

The consequences of ignoring safety protocols can be severe.

安全プロトコルを無視した結果、重大な事態が生じる可能性があります。

B1 verb /bliːd/

bleed

出血する

Meaning

to lose blood from the body, especially due to injury

Example

She began to bleed from the cut on her arm.

彼女は腕の切り傷から血を流し始めた。

C1 noun/verb /ɡrʌdʒ/

grudge

Meaning

A persistent feeling of ill will or resentment from a past insult or injury.

Example

She still holds a grudge against him for what happened years ago.

B2 verb səˈpres

suppress

抑制する

Meaning

To forcibly put an end to; to restrain or subdue.

Example

Authorities must suppress criminal activities in campuses.

当局はキャンパス内の犯罪行為を抑制しなければならない。

A2 noun /hɒt drɪŋk/

Hot-drink

ホットドリンク

Meaning

a warm or heated beverage consumed for refreshment or comfort

Example

I prefer a hot drink like tea or coffee in the morning.

朝にお茶やコーヒーなどのホットドリンクを好みます。

C1 noun /suˈpriː.mə.si/

Supremacy

至高性; 最高の権威または力

Meaning

the state of being supreme; highest authority or power

Example

The country established naval supremacy in the region.

その国は地域で海軍の至高性を確立しました。

C2 noun /hæˈʃiːʃ/

hashish

ハシシ

Meaning

a drug made from the resin of the cannabis plant

Example

The police arrested him for possessing hashish.

警察は彼をハシシを所持していたため逮捕した。

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。

B2 adjective /ˈdevəsteɪtɪŋ/

devastating

Meaning

causing severe shock, distress, or destruction; extremely damaging or upsetting

Example

The earthquake had a devastating effect on the city.

A2 noun /ˈpʊd.ɪŋ/

Pudding

プリン

Meaning

a sweet dessert typically made by boiling or steaming

Example

My grandmother makes delicious chocolate pudding for dessert.

祖母はデザートとして美味しいチョコレートプリンを作ります。

C1 verb /ˌaʊtˈstrɪp/

outstrip

凌駕する

Meaning

To go faster or do better than someone or something; to surpass.

Example

The company outstripped its competitors in sales last year.

その会社は昨年、販売で競合他社を上回った。

B2 verb /saɪt/

cite

引用する

Meaning

to quote; to mention as an example or proof

Example

The lawyer cites relevant case law.

弁護士は関連する判例法を引用します。

C1 noun /ˈbrɛvɪti/

brevity

Meaning

Concise and exact use of words in writing or speech.

Example

The brevity of the speech kept the audience engaged.

B1 noun /kənˈsʌltənt/

consultant

コンサルタント

Meaning

A professional who provides expert advice in a particular area.

Example

The company hired a consultant to improve its marketing strategy.

会社はマーケティング戦略を改善するためにコンサルタントを雇いました。

B2 noun /stɔːrk/

Stork

コウノトリ

Meaning

large wading bird with long legs and a long neck

Example

The stork built its nest on top of the tall chimney.

そのコウノトリは高い煙突の上に巣を作った。

B2 verb /ʌnˈtaɪ/

untie

解く

Meaning

to loosen or remove a knot or binding; to release something that is tied

Example

She untied the rope to free the boat.

彼女は船を自由にするためにロープを解いた。

C1 verb /ɪnˈlɪst/

enlist

登録する

Meaning

to join or sign up, especially for military service; to secure someone's support or help

Example

He decided to enlist in the army after graduation.

彼は卒業後に軍隊に入隊することに決めました。

C1 adjective /ˌɪnkənˈsiːvəbl̩/

inconceivable

想像できない

Meaning

Impossible to imagine or believe; beyond comprehension.

Example

It seemed inconceivable that she could finish the marathon after such little training.

彼女があれほどのトレーニングでマラソンを完走できるとは想像できなかった。

C2 verb /ˈsɪbəleɪt/

sibilate

シューという音で発音する

Meaning

To pronounce with a hissing sound.

Example

The actor sibilated his lines for dramatic effect.

俳優はドラマチックな効果のためにセリフをシューという音で発音しました。

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。

C1 adjective ɪnˈdel.ə.bəl

indelible

消えない

Meaning

Making marks that cannot be removed; impossible to forget or remove.

Example

Her speech left an indelible mark on the audience.

彼女のスピーチは聴衆に消えない印象を残しました。

B1 noun /ˈdʒaɪ.ənt/

Giant

ジャイアント; 人間の形をした神話上または想像上の存在で、超人的なサイズを持つ

Meaning

an imaginary or mythical being of human form but superhuman size; something of great size or force

Example

The technology giant announced record profits for the third consecutive quarter.

テクノロジー業界のジャイアントは、3四半期連続の記録的な利益を発表しました。

C2 noun /ˈæntɪˌtʃeɪmbər/

antechamber

待合室

Meaning

a small room serving as an entry to a larger one

Example

The guests waited in the antechamber before being admitted to the hall.

ゲストはホールに入る前に待合室で待っていました。

B1 verb/noun /bɔːr/

bore

退屈させる

Meaning

Verb: To make someone feel uninterested or tired; Noun: A dull or tiresome person.

Example

The lecture began to bore the students.

講義は学生を退屈させ始めた。

B1 noun ˈproʊtest

protest

抗議

Meaning

A statement or action expressing disapproval of or objection to something.

Example

Students organized a protest.

学生たちは抗議活動を組織した。

C2 noun /ˌdɪsæprəˈbeɪʃən/

disapprobation

強い非難

Meaning

strong disapproval, typically on moral grounds

Example

The policy was met with widespread disapprobation.

その政策は広範な非難を受けました。

C2 adjective /pʌŋkˈtɪliəs/

punctilious

几帳面

Meaning

Showing great attention to detail or correct behavior.

Example

She was punctilious in her attention to etiquette.

彼女はマナーに対して非常に几帳面だった。

C1 noun /ˈkɒnstənsi/

constancy

不変/忠実

Meaning

the quality of being faithful and dependable

Example

Her constancy in friendship is admirable.

彼女の友情での忠実さは賞賛に値します。

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 adjective /ˈspel.baʊnd/

Spellbound

夢中; 魅了された

Meaning

completely fascinated and unable to move or think about anything else; enchanted

Example

The children sat spellbound as the magician performed his tricks.

子供たちは魔法使いが技を披露するのを夢中で見ていました。

B2 noun /əˈpoʊ.nənt/

Opponent

対戦相手; ライバル

Meaning

a person who disagrees with or resists a proposal or practice; someone who competes against another

Example

The chess player defeated his strongest opponent.

チェスのプレーヤーは最強の対戦相手を倒した。

C2 adjective /ˌɪntəˈrɒɡətəri/

interrogatory

尋問的な

Meaning

expressed in the form of a question; relating to questioning

Example

The lawyer’s interrogatory tone made the witness uncomfortable.

弁護士の尋問的な口調は証人を不快にさせました。

C1 adjective /spəˈrædɪk/

sporadic

散発的

Meaning

Occurring irregularly or in scattered instances rather than continuously.

Example

The region experienced sporadic rain showers throughout the week.

その地域は1週間にわたって散発的な雨が降りました。

A2 noun /dʒæz/

jazz

幸せ

Meaning

a style of music characterized by improvisation, syncopation, and strong rhythm, originating in African American communities

Example

She loves listening to live jazz on weekends.

彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、自分の幸せを隠せませんでした。

C2 verb /ˈʌndjʊleɪt/

undulate

波打つ

Meaning

To move with a smooth, wave-like motion.

Example

The snake undulated across the sand.

ヘビは砂の上をうねうねと進んでいった。

C2 verb /biˈætɪfaɪ/

beatify

列聖

Meaning

to make blessed or holy, especially in the Roman Catholic Church, to declare a deceased person to be among the blessed

Example

The pope decided to beatify the martyr for his faith and sacrifice.

教皇はその信仰と犠牲により、殉教者をビーティファイすることを決定しました。

B2 adjective /əˈtɒm.ɪk/

Atomic

原子

Meaning

relating to atoms or atomic energy; extremely small

Example

The atomic structure of hydrogen is the simplest.

水素の原子構造は最も単純です。

A1 noun /hoʊˈtɛl/

hotel

ホテル

Meaning

A building where people pay to stay and sleep, usually for short periods.

Example

We stayed at a hotel near the beach.

私たちはビーチの近くのホテルに泊まりました。

B2 noun ˈkæp.ɪ.təl.ɪ.zəm

capitalism

資本主義

Meaning

An economic system where trade, industry and production are privately owned and operated for profit.

Example

Capitalism encourages innovation and competition.

資本主義は革新と競争を促進します。

C1 adjective ˈmær.ɪ.taɪm

Maritime

海事の

Meaning

Connected with the sea, especially in relation to seafaring commercial or military activity.

Example

Maritime trade enhances the economy.

海上貿易は経済を促進する。

B2 noun /ˈsɪnəmən/

Cinnamon

シナモン

Meaning

aromatic spice obtained from the inner bark of several tree species

Example

Cinnamon is often used in baking and desserts.

シナモンはしばしばベーキングやデザートに使われます。

A2 noun /ˈmæŋ.ɡoʊ/

Mango

マンゴー

Meaning

a tropical fruit with yellow-orange skin and sweet juicy flesh

Example

The mango is known as the king of fruits.

マンゴーは果物の王様として知られています。

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。

A2 noun /ˈbɑt.əm/

Bottom

底; 最下部

Meaning

the lowest point or part of something; the ground under a body of water

Example

The treasure chest was lying at the bottom of the ocean.

宝物の箱は海の底にあった。

A2 noun /stɛə/

stair

階段

Meaning

a step or set of steps leading from one level to another

Example

He tripped on the stair and fell down.

彼は階段でつまずいて転んだ。

A1 noun /mɑːrtʃ/

March

行進

Meaning

An act of walking in a regular measured tread; a protest demonstration

Example

The soldiers performed a ceremonial march in front of the palace.

兵士たちは宮殿の前で式典的な行進を行いました。

C2 noun /ˈbɜːrdʒɪs/

burgess

市民

Meaning

A citizen of a town or borough with full rights of citizenship.

Example

In medieval times, a burgess had the right to vote and hold property.

中世では、市民は投票権と財産を所有する権利を持っていました。

B2 noun, verb /kɜːrs/

curse

呪い

Meaning

a solemn wish that harm or misfortune should befall someone; a rude or offensive word or phrase; to utter offensive words or wish harm upon someone

Example

He cursed loudly when he realized he had lost his wallet.

彼は財布をなくしたと気づいて大声で悪態をついた。

A2 adjective /ˈfroʊzən/

frozen

凍った

Meaning

preserved by being made extremely cold; turned into ice

Example

The lake was completely frozen during winter.

湖は冬に完全に凍っていた。

B2 noun /ˈvjuːpɔɪnt/

viewpoint

視点

Meaning

a particular attitude or way of considering a matter

Example

From his viewpoint, the situation was hopeless.

彼の視点から見ると、その状況は絶望的でした。

C1 noun ˌriː.pɚˈkʌʃ.ənz

repercussions

影響

Meaning

The unintended consequences or effects of an action or event.

Example

The new policy had unintended repercussions on the economy.

新しい政策は経済に予期しない影響を与えました。

B2 noun /ˈaʊt.laɪn/

Outline

アウトライン; 概要; 計画

Meaning

a general description or plan showing the essential features of something; the main points

Example

The teacher provided an outline of the course syllabus.

先生はコースのアウトラインを提供しました。

C1 verb /ˌkɒndɪˈsɛnd/

condescend

上から目線で親切にする

Meaning

to behave as if one is superior while being gracious to others

Example

He would not condescend to answer such a trivial question.

彼はそんな些細な質問に答えることをしなかった。

C2 noun /ˈkʌvən/

coven

魔女の集まり

Meaning

a group or gathering of witches

Example

The witches met secretly in a coven in the forest.

魔女たちは森の中で魔女の集まりに密かに集まりました。

C2 noun/adjective /ælˈbaɪ.noʊ/

albino

アルビノ (色素が欠けている人/動物)

Meaning

A person, animal, or plant lacking normal pigmentation, resulting in pale skin, hair, and eyes.

Example

The albino rabbit had white fur and pink eyes.

アルビノウサギは白い毛とピンクの目を持っていました。

C1 verb /məˈtɪərɪəlaɪz/

materialize

実現する

Meaning

To become real or actual; to appear suddenly or in a physical form.

Example

The opportunity he had been waiting for finally materialized.

彼が待っていたチャンスはついに実現しました。

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。

B1 noun /koʊm/

Comb

櫛

Meaning

a toothed device for arranging or cleaning the hair

Example

She used a comb to style her hair before the party.

彼女はパーティーの前に髪を整えるために櫛を使いました。

B2 verb /ʃrɪŋk/

shrink

縮む

Meaning

to become smaller in size; to draw back in fear

Example

The sweater shrank after washing in hot water.

セーターは熱い水で洗った後、縮んだ。

C1 noun/verb /rɪˈpoʊz/

repose

休息

Meaning

a state of rest, sleep, or tranquility; to rest or lie in a peaceful position

Example

After the long journey, she sought repose in the quiet garden.

長い旅の後、彼女は静かな庭で休息を求めた。

B1 noun /ləˈbɔːr.ə.tɔːr.i/

Laboratory (Lab)

実験室

Meaning

a room or building equipped for scientific experiments, research, or teaching

Example

The scientists conducted their experiments in the well-equipped laboratory.

科学者たちは設備の整った実験室で実験を行いました。

C1 noun /ˈsaɪnəs/

sinus

副鼻腔

Meaning

A cavity within a bone or tissue, especially those in the bones of the face connected with the nasal cavities.

Example

He suffered from a sinus infection that caused headaches.

彼は副鼻腔感染症に苦しんでおり、頭痛を引き起こしました。

B1 adjective /ˈfɒɡi/

foggy

霧の

Meaning

Full of or covered with fog; unclear or hazy.

Example

The mountain road was dangerous on the foggy morning.

山道は霧の朝に危険でした。

C2 adjective /ˈmɒn.teɪn/

montane

山岳地帯に関連する; 山岳環境に見られる

Meaning

Relating to mountainous regions; found in mountain environments.

Example

Montane forests host a variety of unique species.

山岳林はユニークな種の多様性を持っています。

C2 noun /blæk ˈkɑːr.də.məm/

Black Cardamom

黒カルダモン

Meaning

a large aromatic spice pod with a smoky flavor, commonly used in Indian and Middle Eastern cooking

Example

Add black cardamom to the curry for a rich, smoky flavor.

カレーに黒カルダモンを加えて、リッチでスモーキーな風味を楽しんでください。

C2 verb /ˌoʊvərˈliːp/

overleap

飛び越える

Meaning

To jump over something; to omit or disregard something.

Example

He managed to overleap the fence easily.

彼は簡単にフェンスを飛び越えました。

A2 adverb /ˈsʌd.ən.li/

Suddenly

突然

Meaning

quickly and without warning; unexpectedly

Example

The car suddenly stopped in the middle of the road.

車は突然道路の真ん中で止まりました。

C1 noun /nɑːrˈkɒtɪk/

narcotic

麻薬

Meaning

A drug that dulls the senses and relieves pain, often causing sleep and sometimes addiction.

Example

The police seized a large amount of narcotic substances.

警察は大量の麻薬を押収した。

A1 noun /ˈpɑːpə/

papa

お父さん

Meaning

an informal or affectionate term for one’s father

Example

Papa is picking me up from school today.

パパは今日学校に迎えに来る。

B2 noun ˈhɛr.ɪ.tɪdʒ

heritage

遺産

Meaning

Property that is or may be inherited; something transmitted by or acquired from a predecessor; cultural traditions and practices that are passed down.

Example

Bangladesh has a rich cultural heritage.

バングラデシュには豊かな文化遺産があります。

C2 noun /ˈvæsəl/

vassal

家来

Meaning

A person or country in a subordinate position to another, especially in feudal times under a lord.

Example

The king granted land to his vassal in return for loyalty and service.

王は忠誠と奉仕の見返りに家来に土地を与えた。

C1 noun /læps/

Lapse

一時的な失敗; ラプス;

Meaning

a temporary failure of concentration, memory, or judgment; the termination of a right or privilege

Example

There was a brief lapse in security that allowed the intruder to enter the building.

セキュリティに一時的な欠陥があり、それが侵入者を建物に入れることを許可しました。

B1 verb /baʊns/

bounce

跳ね返る

Meaning

to spring back after hitting something; to rebound.

Example

The ball bounced off the wall and hit the window.

ボールは壁に当たって跳ね返り、窓に当たりました。

C1 adjective /ɪnˈfæləbl̩/

infallible

間違いない

Meaning

incapable of making mistakes or being wrong

Example

Her judgment seemed infallible in matters of finance.

彼女の判断は財務問題において間違いないように見えた。

C1 noun /ˈkɪŋ.fɪʃ.ər/

King-Fisher

カワセミ

Meaning

a small bird with bright blue and orange feathers that catches fish by diving into water

Example

The colorful kingfisher dove into the pond to catch a fish.

色とりどりのカワセミが池に飛び込んで魚を捕まえました。

B2 verb ˈɪmplɪmentɪd

implemented

実施された

Meaning

Put a decision or plan into effect; carried out or executed.

Example

The master plans were partially implemented.

マスタープランは部分的に実施されました。

C2 noun /ˈʌn.dɚˌstɔː.ri/

understory

下層植物

Meaning

The layer of vegetation beneath the main canopy of a forest.

Example

The understory of a rainforest is home to small mammals and insects.

熱帯雨林の下層植物は小さな哺乳動物や昆虫の家です。

A2 noun /ədˈvæn.tɪdʒ/

Advantage

利点; 利益

Meaning

a condition or circumstance that puts one in a favorable position; a benefit

Example

Having a college degree gives you an advantage in the job market.

大学の学位を持っていることは、就職市場で有利になります。

C2 verb /kəˈdʒoʊl/

cajole

おだてる

Meaning

To persuade someone to do something by flattery or gentle urging.

Example

She managed to cajole her friend into joining the trip.

彼女は友達を旅行に参加させることに成功した。

B1 verb /ʌnˈpæk/

unpack

荷解きする

Meaning

to remove items from a container; to explain or analyze something in detail

Example

After arriving home, she began to unpack her suitcase.

家に着いた後、彼女はスーツケースの荷解きを始めた。

B2 noun /ˈɡʌvərnər/

governor

知事

Meaning

An official appointed or elected to govern a state, territory, or organization.

Example

The governor addressed the citizens about the upcoming election.

知事は市民に来たる選挙について話しました。

C1 verb/noun /ˈθrɒt.əl/

throttle

絞める/速度を制御する

Meaning

To choke or strangle; to control the flow of fuel or power in an engine.

Example

The driver throttled the engine to slow down the car.

運転手は車を減速させるためにエンジンのスロットルを調整した。

A1 adjective /fɜːrst/

first

最初

Meaning

coming before all others in time, order, or importance

Example

She was the first to arrive at the meeting.

彼女は会議に最初に到着した。

B2 noun /prɪˈtens/

Pretence

偽り

Meaning

an attempt to make something that is not the case appear true

Example

He made no pretence of being interested in the conversation.

彼は会話に興味があるふりをしなかった。

C2 verb /blæsˈfiːm/

blaspheme

冒涜する

Meaning

to speak irreverently about God or sacred things

Example

He was accused of blaspheming during the heated argument.

彼は激しい議論中に冒涜したとして告発されました。

B1 verb /əˈpruːv/

approve

承認する

Meaning

to officially agree to or accept something; to give permission

Example

The committee will approve the new policy tomorrow.

委員会は明日新しい方針を承認します。

B2 adjective /ˈkwɜːrki/

quirky

風変わりな

Meaning

Unusual in an interesting, charming, or odd way.

Example

She has a quirky sense of fashion that makes her stand out.

彼女は個性的なファッションセンスを持っており、それが彼女を際立たせています。

C2 noun /ˈiːɡres/

egress

出口

Meaning

The action of going out or leaving a place; an exit.

Example

The emergency door provided an egress for the trapped workers.

非常口は閉じ込められた作業員のために出口を提供しました。

C2 noun /spɪˈlʌŋkər/

spelunker

洞窟探検家

Meaning

A person who explores caves as a hobby.

Example

The spelunker carried ropes and lights into the dark cave.

洞窟探検家は暗い洞窟にロープとライトを持って行きました。

C1 noun /ˈpɔːpər/

pauper

乞食人

Meaning

A very poor person.

Example

The pauper begged for food on the street corner.

その乞食人は街角で食べ物を求めていた。

C2 noun /ɪˌluːmɪˈnɑːti/

illuminati

イルミナティ

Meaning

a group of people claiming to have special enlightenment or secret knowledge, often linked to conspiracies

Example

Many conspiracy theories involve the Illuminati as a secret world-controlling group.

多くの陰謀論はイルミナティを世界を支配する秘密のグループとして扱っている。

B2 noun /əˌveɪləˈbɪləti/

availability

利用可能性

Meaning

the state of being able to be used or obtained

Example

The availability of clean water is crucial for health.

清潔な水の利用可能性は健康にとって非常に重要です。

B2 noun/verb /ˈɡreɪzɪŋ/

grazing

草を食べる

Meaning

The act of animals eating grass in a field; also lightly touching or scraping against something.

Example

Cows were grazing peacefully in the meadow.

牛たちは牧草地で平和に草を食べていました。

C2 noun /ˌvɛrɪsɪˈmɪlɪtjuːd/

verisimilitude

真実味

Meaning

the appearance of being true or real

Example

The movie was praised for its verisimilitude to actual events.

その映画は実際の出来事に対する真実味で賞賛されました。

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.

A1 adjective /rɒŋ/

wrong

間違い

Meaning

not correct or true; mistaken

Example

It is wrong to cheat on a test.

テストでカンニングするのは間違いです。

C2 verb /ɪnˈveɪ/

inveigh

激しく批判する

Meaning

To speak or write about something with great hostility and criticism.

Example

He inveighed against the corruption in government.

彼は政府の腐敗に対して激しく批判した。

C2 adjective /dæŋk/

dank

湿っていて寒い

Meaning

unpleasantly damp and cold

Example

The basement was dark and dank, filled with a musty smell.

地下室は暗くて湿っていて、悪臭が充満していました。

B1 noun /ɪkˈsep.ʃən/

Exception

例外

Meaning

a person or thing that is excluded from a general statement or does not follow a rule

Example

Most students passed the exam, with the exception of a few who were absent.

ほとんどの学生は試験に合格しましたが、例外的に数人の欠席者がいました。

C2 verb /ɪnˈtræp/

entrap

Meaning

To catch or trick someone into a difficult situation.

Example

The police tried to entrap the criminal with false evidence.

C1 noun ˌeə.rəʊ.daɪˈnæm.ɪks

aerodynamics

Meaning

The study of the properties of moving air and the interaction between the air and solid bodies moving through it.

Example

The aerodynamics of an aircraft determines its speed and efficiency.

B2 noun /ˈɑːrkaɪvz/

anecdote

スピーチや文章で使われる短くて興味深い話

Meaning

A short interesting story used in speeches or writing.

Example

A well-placed anecdote makes a speech more relatable.

適切に配置されたエピソードは、スピーチをより関連性のあるものにします。

A2 adverb /ˈɛniweɪ/

anyway

とにかく

Meaning

used to emphasize a statement or to return to a previous subject; regardless of what happened

Example

I was tired, but I went to the meeting anyway.

疲れていたが、それでも会議に行った。

B2 noun /brum/

Broom

ほうき

Meaning

a long-handled brush of bristles or twigs, used for sweeping

Example

She used an old broom to sweep the fallen leaves from the porch.

彼女は古いほうきを使って、ポーチから落ちた葉を掃きました。

C2 noun kəmˈpʌŋk.ʃən

compunction

後悔

Meaning

A feeling of guilt or moral scruple that prevents or follows the doing of something bad.

Example

He felt compunction after lying to his friend.

彼は友達に嘘をついた後、後悔の念を感じました。

C2 verb /ʌnˈkaʊtʃ/

uncouch

ソファから取り除く（稀な意味）

Meaning

to remove from a couch or to release from being laid down (rare/archaic usage)

Example

The surgeon attempted to uncouch the cataract.

外科医は白内障を取り除こうとしました。

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 /ˌsɛrənˈdɪpɪtəs/

serendipitous

偶然の幸運

Meaning

Occurring or discovered by chance in a happy or beneficial way.

Example

Their meeting at the café was purely serendipitous.

カフェでの彼らの出会いは完全に偶然の幸運でした。

B2 noun, verb /ˈævəlæntʃ/

avalanche

Meaning

(noun) a mass of snow, ice, and rocks falling rapidly down a mountainside; a sudden overwhelming quantity; (verb) to descend like an avalanche

Example

The avalanche buried the mountain road under tons of snow.

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。

C1 verb /reɪv/

rave

絶賛する

Meaning

to speak or write about something with great enthusiasm or admiration

Example

Critics rave about the new movie.

批評家たちは新しい映画を絶賛しています。

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。

C2 noun /skɪf/

skiff

小舟

Meaning

a small, light boat usually for one person

Example

The fisherman paddled his skiff across the lake.

漁師は彼の小舟で湖を渡った。