C1 noun əˈblɪv.i.ən

oblivion

忘却, 破壊, 消失

Meaning

The state of being unaware or unconscious of what is happening; complete forgetfulness.

Example

His name faded into oblivion over time.

彼の名前は時と共に忘却の中に消えた。

C2 adjective /ˌkrɪp.təˈɡræf.ɪk/

cryptographic

暗号学的

Meaning

Relating to cryptography; involving or using secret codes or ciphers for security.

Example

Banks use cryptographic technology to protect transactions.

銀行は取引を保護するために暗号技術を使用します。

C2 noun /ˈkɑr.mɪn/

Carmine

カルミン

Meaning

a vivid crimson color; a red pigment obtained from cochineal

Example

The artist mixed carmine with white to create a beautiful pink shade.

アーティストはカーミンと白を混ぜて、美しいピンク色の色合いを作り出しました。

C1 noun ˌriːˈstrʌk.tʃər.ɪŋ

restructuring

再構築

Meaning

The action of organizing something differently.

Example

The company underwent restructuring to improve efficiency.

会社は効率を高めるために再構築を行った。

C1 noun, adjective, verb /ʃæm/

sham

偽り

Meaning

something that is not what it appears to be; a false or fake thing; to pretend

Example

The deal turned out to be a sham.

その取引は偽りであることが判明しました。

C1 verb /ɪɡˈzɔːlt/

exalt

Meaning

to praise highly or raise in rank, honor, or power

Example

The community exalted the teacher for his dedication.

C1 noun /ˈpærɪti/

parity

平等

Meaning

the state or condition of being equal, especially in status or pay

Example

The campaign aims to achieve pay parity between men and women.

キャンペーンは男性と女性の間で給与の平等を達成することを目指しています。

C1 noun /ˈsɛtərə/

cetera

等々

Meaning

Latin for 'the rest' or 'others'; commonly used in the phrase 'et cetera' meaning 'and so on'.

Example

We need to buy pens, paper, notebooks, et cetera.

ペン、紙、ノートなどを買わなければなりません。

C1 adjective /ˈplaɪəbəl/

pliable

柔軟な

Meaning

easily bent or flexible; adaptable

Example

The metal is pliable enough to be shaped into jewelry.

その金属は十分に柔軟で、ジュエリーに成形することができます。

C2 adjective /ˈhoʊm.spʌn/

homespun

手作り

Meaning

Simple and unsophisticated; made at home rather than in a factory.

Example

She wore a homespun dress to the village festival.

彼女は村の祭りに手作りのドレスを着て行った。

A2 noun /ˈæk.sɪ.dənt/

accident

事故

Meaning

An unfortunate incident that happens unexpectedly and unintentionally.

Example

Safety measures aim to prevent accidents.

安全対策は事故を防ぐことを目的としています。

A2 noun /haɪt/

height

高さ

Meaning

the measurement of someone or something from base to top

Example

The height of the tower impressed the visitors.

塔の高さは訪問者を感動させました。

B2 adjective /praɪm/

prime

最優先, 重要な

Meaning

Of the best quality; most important; peak condition.

Example

She is in the prime of her career.

彼女はキャリアの最良の時期にいます。

C1 noun /ˈʌp.ʃɒt/

Upshot

結果; 結論

Meaning

the final result or outcome of a series of events; conclusion

Example

The upshot of the meeting was a decision to postpone the project.

会議の結果はプロジェクトの延期を決定することでした。

C1 adjective /tɪˈrænɪkəl/

tyrannical

暴君的

Meaning

exercising power in a cruel or arbitrary way

Example

The tyrannical ruler silenced all opposition.

暴君の支配者はすべての反対意見を黙らせた。

B2 noun /mæt/

Mat

マット

Meaning

a piece of coarse material placed on a floor for people to wipe their feet on

Example

Please wipe your feet on the mat before entering.

入る前にマットで足を拭いてください。

C1 adjective ɪˈveɪ.sɪv

evasive

回避的な, 狡猾な, 曖昧な

Meaning

Tending to avoid commitment or self-revelation, especially by responding only indirectly.

Example

He gave an evasive answer to avoid trouble.

彼は問題を避けるために回避的な答えをしました。

C2 adjective /ˌɪmpɪˈkjuːniəs/

impecunious

貧乏

Meaning

Having little or no money; poor.

Example

He grew up in an impecunious family.

彼は貧乏な家族で育ちました。

A1 noun /noʊz/

nose

鼻

Meaning

the part of the face that contains the nostrils and is used for breathing and smelling

Example

He has a sharp nose and can smell things from far away.

彼は鋭い鼻を持っており、遠くから物の匂いを嗅ぐことができる。

A2 noun/verb /ˈɪntrəst/ or /ˈɪntəˌrɛst/

interest

興味 / 利子

Meaning

A feeling of curiosity or concern about something; or money paid for the use of borrowed money.

Example

He showed great interest in learning new languages.

彼は新しい言語を学ぶことに大きな興味を示しました。

C2 noun /ˈbɛnɪfɪs/

benefice

教会職

Meaning

a permanent church appointment for which property and income are provided

Example

The bishop appointed him to a wealthy benefice.

司教は彼を裕福な教会職に任命しました。

C1 noun /ˌlɪbəˈreɪʃən wɔːr/

liberation war

解放戦争

Meaning

a war fought to gain freedom from foreign rule, occupation, or oppression; an armed struggle for national independence

Example

The liberation war reshaped the nation’s history and identity.

解放戦争は国の歴史を大きく変えた。

B1 noun /bʌɡ/

Bug

虫

Meaning

a small insect; a defect in a computer program

Example

I found a bug crawling on my bed sheets.

ベッドシーツで虫が這っているのを見つけました。

C2 noun /ˈdoʊtɪdʒ/

dotage

老年

Meaning

The period of old age, especially when one is weak or senile.

Example

He spent his dotage reminiscing about his youth.

彼は晩年を若い頃を思い出して過ごしました。

C1 noun /ˈfoʊ.kəs ˈtræk.ɪŋ/

focus tracking

フォーカス追跡

Meaning

A technique of monitoring and maintaining attention on specific tasks or goals.

Example

Proper focus tracking improves productivity.

適切なフォーカス追跡は生産性を向上させます。

C1 adjective /pləˈtɒnɪk/

platonic

プラトニック

Meaning

relating to a close relationship that is not romantic or sexual

Example

They have a platonic friendship that has lasted for years.

彼らは長年続いているプラトニックな友情を持っています。

A1 noun /ˈnʌmbər/

number

番号

Meaning

a mathematical value used to count, measure, or label

Example

She gave me her phone number.

彼女は私に自分の電話番号を教えてくれました。

C1 noun /ˈsæŋk.ʃən/

Sanction

制裁

Meaning

official permission or approval; a penalty for disobeying a rule

Example

The government imposed economic sanctions on the country.

政府はその国に対して経済制裁を科した。

B1 noun /ˈkrɪtɪˌsɪzəm/

criticism

批判

Meaning

The expression of disapproval or judgment of the merits of something

Example

The new policy has faced a lot of criticism from the public.

新しい政策は、一般の人々から多くの批判を受けました。

C1 verb /dɪsˈmæntəl/

dismantle

解体する

Meaning

to take apart; to remove or destroy the parts of

Example

Workers will dismantle the old bridge next month.

作業員たちは来月古い橋を解体します。

C2 noun /ˈbed.ləm/

Bedlam

混乱; 騒がしい混乱

Meaning

a scene of noisy confusion; chaos and disorder

Example

The classroom was complete bedlam after the fire alarm.

火災警報後、教室は完全に混乱していました。

C2 noun /ˈbaɪəˌɡræf/

biograph

伝記

Meaning

A written account of a person's life; an early motion-picture projector (historical use).

Example

The library holds an old biograph of the poet.

図書館には詩人の古い伝記があります。

C2 noun /ˈaɪ.sɔːr/

Eyesore

目障りなもの; 不快な視覚効果

Meaning

something that is very ugly and unpleasant to look at

Example

The abandoned building has become an eyesore in the neighborhood.

放置された建物は近所の目障りになっています。

B2 noun /ˈkaʊn.səl.ər/

counselor

カウンセラー

Meaning

a person trained to give guidance on personal, social, or psychological problems

Example

The school counselor helped the student deal with stress.

学校のカウンセラーは学生がストレスに対処する手助けをしました。

B2 noun /wiːd/

Weed

雑草

Meaning

a wild plant growing where it is not wanted; unwanted plant

Example

The garden was full of weeds that needed to be removed.

庭は雑草でいっぱいで、取り除かなければならなかった。

C2 noun /ˈfeɪlæŋks/

phalanx

ファランクス

Meaning

A group of people or things arranged in a compact, close formation; also an ancient Greek military formation.

Example

A phalanx of reporters waited outside the courthouse.

報道陣のファランクスが裁判所の外で待っていた。

B2 noun /ˌɪmpərˈfɛkʃən/

imperfection

不完全

Meaning

a flaw, defect, or weakness; the state of being imperfect

Example

She accepted her imperfection as part of being human.

彼女は人間であることの一部として自分の不完全さを受け入れた。

C2 adjective /spɪk/

Spick

非常にきれいで整頓された; 完璧

Meaning

extremely clean and neat; immaculate

Example

The house was spick and span after the cleaning.

掃除後、家はまるで新品のようにきれいで整然としていました。

B2 noun /pərˈfek.ʃən/

Perfection

完璧

Meaning

the state of being complete and without flaws; the highest degree of excellence

Example

The artist spent years trying to achieve perfection in his paintings.

アーティストは彼の絵画で完璧を達成するために何年も費やしました。

A1 verb /stænd/

stand

立つ

Meaning

to be in an upright position; to tolerate or endure

Example

Please stand up when the teacher enters.

先生が入る時に立ってください。

B2 noun /ˈkɪlɪŋ/

killing

殺人

Meaning

the act of causing death, especially deliberately

Example

The movie depicts the brutal killing of the villagers.

映画は村人たちの残忍な殺人を描いています。

B2 verb /əbˈzɔːrb/

absorb

吸収する

Meaning

to take in or soak up a liquid, energy, or information

Example

The sponge absorbed all the water.

スポンジは水をすべて吸収しました。

B1 verb /dɪˈlɪvər/

deliver

届ける

Meaning

to bring or hand over something to the intended recipient

Example

The courier will deliver the package tomorrow.

宅配便は明日荷物を届けます。

C1 verb /ɪˈmænsɪpeɪt/

emancipate

解放する

Meaning

to set someone free from legal, social, or political restrictions; to liberate from slavery or oppression

Example

The law was designed to emancipate slaves and grant them full citizenship.

その法律は奴隷を解放し、完全な市民権を付与するために設計されました。

C2 adjective /ˈvɪsɪd/

viscid

粘着性のある

Meaning

Having a thick, sticky consistency.

Example

The sap had a viscid texture that stuck to his hands.

樹液はべたべたした質感で、彼の手にくっついていた。

A1 noun /pɪɡ/

Pig

豚

Meaning

a domestic farm animal with a short curly tail and a flat nose

Example

The farmer fed the pig in the pen.

農場主は豚をペンで育てました。

B2 noun ˈkæp.sjuːl

capsule

カプセル。薬の1回分を含むゼラチン製の小さな溶解ケースで、丸ごと飲み込む。

Meaning

A small soluble case of gelatin containing a dose of medicine, swallowed whole.

Example

Capsules contain controlled environments.

カプセルはコントロールされた環境を含んでいます。

B2 noun /dʒiːn/

gene

遺伝子

Meaning

A unit of heredity in living organisms, transferred from parent to offspring, determining traits.

Example

Eye color is influenced by genes inherited from parents.

目の色は親から受け継いだ遺伝子によって影響を受けます。

B2 noun fəˈtɪl.ɪ.ti

fertility

肥沃

Meaning

The quality of being fertile; fruitfulness.

Example

Fertility of the soil is crucial for farming.

土壌の肥沃度は農業にとって重要です。

B2 noun /ˈmɛkəˌnɪzəm/

mechanism

機構

Meaning

A system of parts working together in a machine; a process or technique for achieving something.

Example

The mechanism of the clock stopped working after years of use.

時計の機構は長年の使用後に動作を停止した。

C1 noun /weɪ/

Whey

ホエイ

Meaning

the watery part of milk that separates from the curds when making cheese

Example

Whey protein is popular among athletes and bodybuilders.

ホエイプロテインはアスリートやボディビルダーの間で人気があります。

B2 noun ˈnɒv.əl.ti

novelty

新規性

Meaning

The quality of being new, original, or unusual; a new or unfamiliar thing or experience.

Example

The novelty of the invention attracted investors.

発明の新規性が投資家を引き付けました。

C1 verb /slaʊtʃ/

slouch

だらしなく座る

Meaning

To stand, sit, or move in a lazy or awkward way.

Example

He slouched in the chair, looking tired.

彼は椅子にだらりと座り、疲れた様子だった。

B2 verb /ˌoʊvərˈlʊk/

overlook

見落とす

Meaning

to fail to notice or consider something; to have a view from above

Example

It's easy to overlook small details when you're in a hurry.

急いでいると、細かい点を見落とすことがあります。

B2 verb /ˌoʊvərˈkʌm/

overcome

克服する

Meaning

To succeed in dealing with a problem or difficulty.

Example

You can overcome procrastination with planning.

計画を立てて先延ばしを克服できます。

B2 noun /ˈraɪət/

Riot

暴動; 騒乱

Meaning

a violent disturbance of the peace by a crowd; an uncontrolled outburst

Example

The peaceful protest turned into a riot when violence broke out.

平和的な抗議は暴力が起こったときに暴動に変わった。

C2 verb /ˈɪməleɪt/

immolate

犠牲にする/焼死させる

Meaning

To kill or sacrifice, especially by burning.

Example

The protesters threatened to immolate themselves in front of the building.

抗議者たちは建物の前で自ら火にくべると脅した。

C2 noun /bəˈθɪm.ə.tri/

bathymetry

水深測定学

Meaning

The measurement of depth of water in oceans, seas, or lakes.

Example

Bathymetry is essential for understanding oceanic topography.

バチメトリーは海洋の地形を理解するために不可欠です。

C2 noun /ˈrɛkjʊzənt/

recusant

反抗者

Meaning

a person who refuses to submit to authority or comply with rules

Example

The recusant opposed the new law.

反抗者は新しい法律に反対しました。

A2 noun /ɡreɪps/

Grapes

ぶどう

Meaning

small round fruits that grow in clusters on vines; used to make wine

Example

She bought a bunch of grapes from the market.

彼女は市場で一房のぶどうを買いました。

A2 noun /ˈʌn.jən/

Onion

玉ねぎ

Meaning

a round vegetable with a strong taste and smell, made up of many layers

Example

I need to chop some onions for the curry recipe.

カレーのレシピのためにいくつか玉ねぎを切る必要があります。

C2 noun /ˌkɛəriˈætɪd/

caryatid

女性の姿をした柱

Meaning

A stone carving of a draped female figure, used as a supporting column in architecture.

Example

The ancient temple featured a caryatid holding up the roof.

古代の神殿には屋根を支えるカリアティッドがありました。

B2 noun /bækˈtɪəriəm/

bacterium

バクテリア

Meaning

A single microscopic organism belonging to the group of bacteria.

Example

The doctor explained that a single bacterium can multiply rapidly under the right conditions.

医者は、1つのバクテリウムが適切な条件下で急速に増殖できることを説明しました。

B2 verb /rɒt/

rot

腐る

Meaning

to decay or decompose; to become corrupt

Example

The fruit will rot if left in the sun.

果物は日光に当たると腐ります。

C2 verb /bɪˈtaɪd/

betide

起こる

Meaning

to happen or occur, usually of something that befalls someone

Example

Woe betide anyone who breaks the rules.

ルールを破る者は災難を被るだろう。

B2 verb /ˈdɪkteɪt/

dictate

口述する

Meaning

to say words aloud for someone to write down; to give orders

Example

The boss dictates letters to his secretary.

ボスは秘書に手紙を口述します。

B1 noun /rɪˈkwɛst/

request

Meaning

a formal or polite demand for something

Example

She made a request for additional time to complete the project.

C2 adjective /ˌæd.vɛnˈtɪʃ.əs/

adventitious

偶発的

Meaning

Happening by chance or accident, not planned.

Example

His success was partly due to adventitious circumstances.

彼の成功は偶発的な状況による部分があった。

C2 noun /ˈsɛrəf/

seraph

セラフィム

Meaning

An angelic being associated with light and purity, often depicted as a high-ranking angel in Christian theology.

Example

The stained-glass window depicted a seraph with outstretched wings.

ステンドグラスの窓には、翼を広げたセラフィムが描かれていました。

B1 adverb /ʌnˈfɔːrtʃənətli/

Unfortunately

残念ながら

Meaning

used to express regret or disappointment about something

Example

Unfortunately, the weather was bad for our picnic.

残念ながら、私たちのピクニックには天気が悪かった。

A2 adjective /waɪld/

Wild

野生の; 未飼育の

Meaning

living in natural conditions; not domesticated or cultivated; uncontrolled

Example

We saw wild animals in the forest.

私たちは森で野生動物を見ました。

C1 noun /ˈæl.ɪ.moʊ.ni/

alimony

扶養費

Meaning

financial support that a person is ordered by a court to give to their spouse after separation or divorce

Example

He was ordered by the court to pay monthly alimony to his ex-wife.

裁判所は彼に元妻に毎月の扶養費を支払うよう命じた。

B1 noun /kriˈeɪ.ʃənz/

creations

創作物

Meaning

Things that have been created, especially works of art or imaginative works.

Example

His creations astonished the world.

彼の創作物は世界を驚かせた。

C2 noun /blɑːtʃ/

blotch

しみ

Meaning

a large, irregular spot or stain, often on skin or fabric

Example

His shirt had a red blotch from the spilled juice.

彼のシャツにはこぼれたジュースで赤いしみがついていた。

A2 verb /ˈriːəlaɪz/

realize

気づく

Meaning

to become aware of; to understand clearly; to achieve or make real

Example

I didn't realize how late it was until I checked the clock.

時計を見るまで、こんなに遅いとは気づかなかった。

B2 noun /ˈvɜː.dɪkt/

verdict

Meaning

a decision made by a jury or judge in a court case

Example

The jury returned a guilty verdict after three hours of deliberation.

B2 verb /tæp/

tap

タップする

Meaning

to strike something lightly, usually with a quick, sharp sound

Example

He tapped on the door to get her attention.

彼は彼女の注意を引くためにドアをタップしました。

B2 noun /ˈmʌs.tərd/

Mustard

マスタード

Meaning

A pungent seed or condiment made from ground mustard seeds

Example

She added mustard seeds to the curry for extra flavor.

カレーに風味を加えるためにマスタードの種を加えました。

B2 noun ˌeksplɔɪˈteɪʃən

exploitation

搾取

Meaning

The action of making use of and benefiting from resources, often in an unfair or selfish way.

Example

Exploitation of marine resources has led to significant damage.

海洋資源の搾取は重大な損害を引き起こしました。

B1 verb /rɪˈfɜː/

refer

参照する

Meaning

to mention or allude to something; to direct someone to a source of information

Example

Please refer to page 45 for more details.

詳細については、ページ45をご参照ください。

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。

C2 noun /ˌkæθəˈlɪsɪti/

catholicity

普遍性, 開かれた考え

Meaning

Universality; broad-mindedness; acceptance of a wide variety of things.

Example

Her catholicity of interests makes her a fascinating person.

彼女のカトリシティな興味は、彼女を魅力的な人物にしています。

C1 verb /ˈdʒɒsl/

jostle

押す

Meaning

to push, elbow, or bump against someone roughly, typically in a crowd

Example

The fans jostled each other to get closer to the stage.

ファンたちはステージに近づくためにお互いに押し合っていました。

C2 noun /ˈkrɛməˌtɔːri/

crematory

火葬場

Meaning

a place where dead bodies are cremated

Example

The crematory was located near the cemetery.

火葬場は墓地の近くにありました。

C2 adjective /kəmˈprɛsəbl̩/

compressible

圧縮可能な

Meaning

Capable of being compressed or reduced in volume.

Example

Air is a compressible substance, unlike water.

空気は圧縮可能な物質で、水とは異なります。

C2 noun /əˈfleɪtəs/

afflatus

神の啓示

Meaning

a sudden divine inspiration or creative impulse

Example

The poet wrote the verses under a sudden afflatus of inspiration.

詩人は突然の神の啓示のもとで詩を書きました。

A2 noun/verb /ˈsɜːrkəl/

circle

円

Meaning

a round shape; to move all the way around something

Example

The children sat in a circle.

子供たちは円形に座っていました。

C1 noun /ˈɡreɪ.tər/

Grater

おろし金

Meaning

a kitchen utensil with a rough surface for grating food into small pieces

Example

Use the grater to grate cheese for the pizza.

ピザ用のチーズをおろすためにおろし金を使ってください。

A2 noun /ˈhɛlɪˌkɒptər/

helicopter

ヘリコプター

Meaning

an aircraft with rotating blades that can take off and land vertically

Example

The helicopter landed safely on the hospital roof.

ヘリコプターは病院の屋上に安全に着陸しました。

B2 verb /spɪt/

spit

唾を吐く

Meaning

to force liquid, especially saliva, out of the mouth

Example

He spat on the ground in anger.

彼は怒りで地面に唾を吐いた。

A2 adjective /ˈsʌdən/

Sudden

突然の; 急な; 思いがけない;

Meaning

happening or done quickly and unexpectedly; abrupt

Example

There was a sudden change in the weather.

天気に突然の変化がありました。

B2 adjective /kəmˈpætəbl/

compatible

互換性のある

Meaning

Able to exist or work together without conflict; harmonious.

Example

This software is compatible with both Windows and Mac systems.

このソフトウェアはWindowsとMacの両方のシステムと互換性があります。

C2 noun /brɪˈtæniə/

britannia

ブリタニア

Meaning

the personification of Britain, often shown as a woman with a helmet and shield

Example

Britannia has been a symbol of Britain since Roman times.

ブリタニアはローマ時代からイギリスの象徴です。

B2 verb /pruːn/

prune

剪定する

Meaning

to cut off unwanted parts of a plant or tree to help it grow better

Example

Gardeners prune the trees in spring to encourage growth.

庭師は春に木を剪定して成長を促進します。

B2 verb /ɪnˈhæbɪt/

inhabit

住む

Meaning

to live in; to occupy as a dwelling

Example

Many animals inhabit the forest.

多くの動物が森に住んでいます。

C2 noun /ˈmɪsənˌθroʊp/

misanthrope

人間嫌い

Meaning

a person who dislikes or distrusts humankind

Example

The old man was considered a misanthrope who avoided all social gatherings.

その老人は、すべての社交的な集まりを避けるミサントロープと見なされていました。

C1 verb ˌkəʊ.əˈles

coalesce

統合する

Meaning

Come together and form one mass or whole; unite to form one organization or group.

Example

The different theories coalesced into one unified idea.

異なる理論が一つの統一されたアイデアに統合されました。

C1 noun /ˌkɒrəˈneɪʃən/

coronation

戴冠式

Meaning

the act or ceremony of crowning a sovereign or monarch

Example

The coronation of the new king was attended by thousands of people.

新しい王の戴冠式には何千人もの人々が参加しました。

A2 noun /ɪˈfekt/

Effect

効果; 結果; 影響

Meaning

a change that is a result or consequence of an action or other cause

Example

The new medicine had a positive effect on the patient's recovery.

新しい薬は患者の回復に良い効果をもたらしました。

C2 verb /ˈfɛtər/

fetter

束縛する、制限する

Meaning

to restrain or restrict someone’s freedom

Example

The strict rules fettered the creativity of the students.

厳しいルールは学生の創造性を制限した。

B2 noun /nɪˌɡoʊ.siˈeɪ.ʃən/

Negotiation

合意に達するための議論; 交渉

Meaning

discussion aimed at reaching an agreement; bargaining

Example

The negotiation between the two companies lasted for weeks.

二社間の交渉は数週間続きました。

B2 adjective /ɪkˈskluːdɪd/

Excluded

除外された; 追放された

Meaning

not included; left out; barred from participation

Example

He felt excluded from the group activities and conversations.

彼はグループ活動や会話から除外されたと感じていた。

A2 adjective /ˈsɪmələr/

Similar

似ている; 共通の特徴がある

Meaning

alike; having characteristics in common

Example

The two sisters have similar interests in music.

二人の姉妹は音楽に関して似たような興味を持っています。

B2 adjective /ˈmɪθɪkəl/

Mythical

神話的な

Meaning

existing only in myths or legends; imaginary or fictitious

Example

Dragons are mythical creatures that appear in many cultures.

ドラゴンは多くの文化に登場する神話的な生き物です。

B2 noun/adjective /ˈvɪntɪdʒ/

vintage

ヴィンテージ / クラシック

Meaning

Relating to high quality from the past; classic; also the year of a wine harvest.

Example

She wore a vintage dress from the 1950s.

彼女は1950年代のヴィンテージドレスを着ていました。

C2 adjective /ˈwɪznd/

wizened

しわくちゃな

Meaning

Shriveled, wrinkled, or withered, often due to age.

Example

The wizened tree stood in the field for centuries.

そのしわくちゃな木は何世代にもわたって野原に立っていた。

B2 noun /ˌep.ɪˈdem.ɪk/

Epidemic

流行病

Meaning

a widespread occurrence of an infectious disease in a community

Example

The flu epidemic affected thousands of people across the country.

インフルエンザのエピデミックは全国で何千人もの人々に影響を与えました。

A1 noun /tʃaɪld/

child

子供

Meaning

a young human being below the age of puberty or below the legal age of majority

Example

The child played happily in the park.

その子供は公園で楽しそうに遊んでいました。

C1 adjective /ˈmɑːr.dʒɪ.nəl/

Marginal

周辺の; 最小の; わずかな

Meaning

relating to or situated at the edge; minimal; slight

Example

The marginal improvement in sales was barely noticeable.

売上のわずかな改善はほとんど気づかれませんでした。

C1 adjective,noun /kənˈtɪn.dʒənt/

contingent

依存する / 代表団

Meaning

dependent on something else; a group of people representing an organization

Example

Attendance is contingent on prior registration. / A contingent of students attended the conference.

出席は事前登録に依存しています。 / 学生の代表団が会議に出席しました。

C1 adjective /ˌɛk.spəˈnɛn.ʃəl/

exponential

急速な成長または拡張

Meaning

Rapid growth or expansion at an increasing rate

Example

Technology is advancing at an exponential rate.

テクノロジーは指数関数的に進化しています。

C1 adjective /ˈɪnbɔːrn/

Inborn

生まれつきの; 生来の; 内在的な

Meaning

existing from birth; natural; inherent

Example

She has an inborn talent for music.

彼女は音楽のための生まれつきの才能を持っています。

B2 noun ˈɪnəveɪtɪv tuːlz

innovative tools

革新的なツール

Meaning

Creative devices or advanced technologies that introduce new methods or approaches to accomplish tasks.

Example

Teachers use innovative tools to enhance classroom learning.

教師は教室での学習を向上させるために革新的なツールを使用します。

C2 noun /luːn/

lune

三日月

Meaning

A crescent-shaped figure formed by two intersecting arcs; also means 'moon' in French.

Example

The mathematician studied the properties of the lune.

数学者は三日月の特性を研究しました。

C2 verb /ɪɡˈzʌlt/

exult

歓喜する

Meaning

to show or feel great joy, often as a result of success

Example

The fans exulted after their team won the championship.

ファンたちはチームが優勝した後、歓喜しました。

B1 verb /prəˈmoʊt/

promote

昇進する

Meaning

to help something develop or increase; to advance someone to a higher position

Example

The company promotes environmental awareness.

その会社は環境意識を促進しています。

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。

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 adjective /ˌæpəˈplɛktɪk/

apoplectic

アポプレクティック

Meaning

Extremely angry; furious.

Example

He was apoplectic when he heard about the unfair decision.

彼は不公平な決定について聞いたとき、アポプレクティックでした。

A2 noun /ˈæk.ʃənz/

actions

行動

Meaning

The fact or process of doing something, typically to achieve an aim.

Example

Immediate actions are needed for pollution control.

汚染防止のために即時の行動が必要です。

C1 adjective /ˈɜːrθ.li/

Earthly

地上的; 世俗的; 物質的

Meaning

relating to the earth or human life; worldly; material rather than spiritual

Example

He focused on earthly pleasures rather than spiritual growth.

彼は精神的成長よりも地上的な楽しみに集中した。