C1 noun ˈoʊʃən əˌsɪdɪfɪˈkeɪʃən

ocean acidification

海洋酸性化

Meaning

The ongoing decrease in the pH of the Earth's oceans, caused by the absorption of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere.

Example

Ocean acidification is caused by atmospheric CO2 absorption.

海洋酸性化は、大気中のCO2の吸収によって引き起こされます。

C2 noun /ˈtʌtʃ.stoʊn/

Touchstone

試金石; 基準

Meaning

a standard or criterion by which something is judged or recognized; a test of genuineness

Example

His honesty became the touchstone by which all other employees were measured.

彼の誠実さは、他のすべての従業員が評価される試金石となった。

C1 verb /kəˈleɪt/

collate

整理する

Meaning

to collect, arrange, and combine in order

Example

The secretary collated the reports before the meeting.

秘書は会議前に報告書を整理した。

A2 /ˈmaɪ.krəˌfoʊn/

microphone

マイクロフォン

Meaning

A device that converts sound into an electrical signal, typically used to amplify or record voices or music.

Example

She spoke into the microphone during the presentation.

彼女はプレゼンテーション中にマイクロフォンで話していました。

C2 verb /diːˈfrɑːk/

defrock

神父の職を剥奪する

Meaning

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

Example

The church decided to defrock the priest after the scandal.

教会はスキャンダルの後、神父を職務停止にしました。

B1 noun /ˈmiːdiəm/

medium

メディア

Meaning

A means or channel of communication, expression, or artistic work.

Example

Television is a powerful medium for spreading information.

テレビは情報を広めるための強力なメディアです。

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。

B2 adjective /ˌdɪsədˈvæntɪdʒd/

disadvantaged

恵まれない

Meaning

Lacking the basic resources or conditions needed for a good standard of living or equal opportunities.

Example

The program provides support to disadvantaged children.

そのプログラムは恵まれない子供たちに支援を提供しています。

B2 noun /ˈnɛtˌwɜːkɪŋ/

networking

ネットワーキング

Meaning

The action of establishing connections and relationships, especially for career or business purposes.

Example

Networking is important for career development.

ネットワーキングはキャリア開発にとって重要です。

B1 adjective /ˌoʊvərˈsiːz/

overseas

海外

Meaning

in or to a foreign country across the sea

Example

He went overseas for higher education.

彼は高等教育のために海外に行った。

C1 adjective /ˈtɛlˌteɪl/

telltale

明白な

Meaning

Revealing something that is usually hidden; giving away a secret or clue.

Example

The telltale signs of fatigue were visible on his face.

疲労の明白な兆候が彼の顔に現れていた。

C2 noun /ˈhɪlək/

hillock

小山

Meaning

A small hill or mound.

Example

The children climbed up the grassy hillock to watch the sunset.

子供たちは夕日を見るために草で覆われた小山に登った。

C1 adjective /smʌɡ/

smug

自惚れた

Meaning

having or showing an excessive pride in oneself or one's achievements

Example

He wore a smug smile after winning the debate.

彼は議論に勝った後、自惚れた笑顔を見せた。

C2 verb /ˈkʌzən/

cozen

だます, 騙す

Meaning

to deceive, cheat, or trick someone

Example

He cozened the old man out of his money.

彼は老人をだましてお金を取った。

B2 adjective ɔːrˈɡæn.ɪk

organic

有機

Meaning

Produced or involving production without the use of chemical fertilizers, pesticides, or other artificial agents.

Example

Organic farming improves soil health and reduces pollution.

有機農業は土壌の健康を改善し、汚染を減少させます。

B2 adjective /ˈnær.ə.tɪv/

Narrative

物語的な; 描写的な; 物語を語る

Meaning

relating to storytelling; descriptive; telling a story; recounting events

Example

The narrative structure of the novel was quite complex.

その小説の物語的な構造はかなり複雑でした。

B2 noun /ˈleɪ.bər.ər/

Labourer

労働者

Meaning

a person who does unskilled physical work for wages

Example

The labourer worked hard all day at the construction site.

労働者は建設現場で一日中一生懸命働きました。

C1 noun /ədˈmɪtəns/

admittance

入場

Meaning

the process or fact of entering or being allowed to enter a place

Example

No admittance without a valid ticket.

有効なチケットなしでは入場できません。

B1 adjective /ˌʌnɪkˈspektɪd/

Unexpected

予想外の; 驚くべき

Meaning

not expected or anticipated; surprising

Example

The unexpected news left everyone speechless.

予想外のニュースは、皆を言葉を失わせた。

B2 noun /dʒiˈɒl.ə.dʒi/

geology

地質学

Meaning

the science that deals with the Earth's physical structure and substances

Example

She studied geology to understand earthquakes.

彼女は地震を理解するために地質学を学びました。

C2 adjective /ɪmˈplaɪəbl/

impliable

暗示可能な

Meaning

Capable of being implied or suggested.

Example

The meaning of the statement is not directly clear but is impliable from the context.

その声明の意味は直接的には明確ではないが、文脈から推測可能である。

C2 adjective /ˈɒkjʊlər/

ocular

眼科の

Meaning

Relating to the eye or vision.

Example

The patient was referred to a specialist for ocular treatment.

患者は眼科専門医に紹介されました。

A1 noun /ˈɡrændˌmʌðər/

grandmother

祖母

Meaning

the mother of one's father or mother

Example

My grandmother makes delicious cakes.

私の祖母は美味しいケーキを作ります。

C1 adjective /ˈdɑːsəl/ or /ˈdəʊsaɪl/

docile

従順な

Meaning

easily managed, taught, or controlled; submissive

Example

The docile puppy quickly learned new tricks.

従順な子犬はすぐに新しい技を覚えました。

C1 adjective /ˈloʊli/

lowly

謙虚

Meaning

humble in status, position, or manner

Example

She rose from a lowly position to become the company's CEO.

彼女は低い地位から会社のCEOに昇進しました。

B1 noun, verb /toʊn/

tone

トーン

Meaning

the general character or attitude of a place, piece of writing, situation, etc.

Example

The tone of the letter was very formal.

手紙のトーンは非常にフォーマルでした。

B2 noun /sɪɡˈnɪf.ɪ.kəns/

Significance

重要性

Meaning

the quality of being worthy of attention; importance

Example

The discovery has great significance for medical research.

その発見は医学研究にとって大きな意義があります。

B2 noun dɪˈveləpɪŋ ˈriːdʒənz

developing regions

発展途上地域

Meaning

Areas or countries that are in the process of economic growth and development

Example

Pollution affects developing regions the most.

汚染は発展途上地域に最も影響を与えます。

C1 adjective /ˌaɪdiəˈlɪstɪk/

Idealistic

理想主義的

Meaning

pursuing high principles or ideals; unrealistically optimistic

Example

She has an idealistic view of changing the world.

彼女は世界を変えるという理想主義的な見方を持っています。

B2 verb /vaʊ/

vow

誓う

Meaning

to make a serious promise; to pledge solemnly

Example

They vowed to love each other forever.

彼らは永遠に愛し合うことを誓いました。

C2 noun /ˈlɒdʒ.mənt/

lodgment

仮宿

Meaning

The act of lodging or a place of temporary stay; also a deposit of something.

Example

The soldiers found lodgment in the abandoned house.

兵士たちは廃屋で仮宿を見つけました。

C1 verb /daɪˈluːt/

dilute

薄める

Meaning

To make a liquid thinner or weaker by adding water or another solvent.

Example

You should dilute the juice with water before serving it to children.

子供たちに出す前にジュースを水で薄めるべきです。

B2 noun /ˈʃeɪndʒ ˈmænɪdʒmənt/

change management

チェンジマネジメント

Meaning

The discipline that guides how we prepare, equip and support individuals, teams and organizations in making organizational change.

Example

Change management ensures smooth transitions.

チェンジマネジメントはスムーズな移行を保証します。

A1 noun, verb /hɛd/

head

頭 / リーダー

Meaning

The upper part of the human body or to lead or be in charge of something.

Example

She turned her head to look out the window.

彼女は窓の外を見るために頭を回した。

C2 noun /əˈbeɪəns/

abeyance

一時的な保留

Meaning

a state of temporary suspension or inactivity

Example

The project was held in abeyance until funds became available.

そのプロジェクトは資金が利用可能になるまで保留されていました。

C2 verb /kəmˈpɔːrt/

comport

振る舞う

Meaning

to behave or conduct oneself in a particular way

Example

She comported herself with grace during the ceremony.

彼女は式典中に優雅に振る舞いました。

C2 verb /ˈdɛpjʊˌtaɪz/

deputize

副職に任命する

Meaning

To appoint someone as a deputy; to act as a substitute or representative.

Example

The sheriff decided to deputize several locals to help maintain order.

保安官は秩序を維持するために数人の地元の人々を副職に任命することを決定しました。

B1 noun, verb /paʊnd/

pound

ポンド

Meaning

a unit of weight equal to 16 ounces or a unit of currency

Example

The price of the book is five pounds.

その本の価格は5ポンドです。

C1 adverb /ˌɪn.dɪˈskrɪm.ɪ.nət.li/

Indiscriminately

無差別に

Meaning

without making careful distinctions; randomly; without discrimination

Example

The company fired employees indiscriminately without considering their performance.

会社は従業員を彼らのパフォーマンスを考慮せずに無差別に解雇しました。

B2 adjective /ɪnˈsɛnsətɪv/

insensitive

無神経な

Meaning

Showing or feeling no concern for others' feelings.

Example

His insensitive comment hurt her deeply.

彼の無神経なコメントは彼女を深く傷つけました。

C2 verb /ˌmɪsəˈproʊpriˌeɪt/

misappropriate

不正流用する

Meaning

to use something dishonestly or illegally for one's own purposes

Example

He was accused of misappropriating company funds.

彼は会社の資金を不正に流用したとして告発されました。

C2 adjective /səˈræfɪk/

seraphic

天使のような

Meaning

Of or like a seraph; angelic, pure, and blissful.

Example

She gave him a seraphic smile that calmed his fears.

彼女は彼に天使のような微笑みをくれて、彼の恐れを和らげた。

A1 adjective /ʃʊr/

Sure

確か; 確実に

Meaning

completely confident that something is true; certain; definitely true

Example

I am sure that he will come tomorrow.

私は彼が明日来ると確信しています。

C2 noun /laʊs/

Louse

シラミ

Meaning

a small insect that lives on the hair or skin of people or animals

Example

The child had a louse in his hair.

その子供の髪にシラミがいました。

B2 verb /əˈbaɪd/

abide

従う

Meaning

to accept or act in accordance with; to endure; to dwell

Example

I will abide by the rules of the company.

私は会社のルールに従います。

C1 adjective /ˈsɛreɪtɪd/

serrated

鋸歯状の

Meaning

Having a notched or saw-toothed edge.

Example

The bread knife had a serrated blade.

パンナイフは鋸歯状の刃を持っていた。

C1 noun /ˈsɒl.ɪs/

Solace

慰め

Meaning

comfort or consolation in a time of distress or sadness

Example

She found solace in music after her loss.

彼女は失った後、音楽に慰めを見つけました。

A1 modal verb, noun /meɪ/

may

かもしれない / 五月

Meaning

Used to express possibility, permission, or uncertainty; also the name of the fifth month of the year.

Example

You may leave early if you finish your work.

もし仕事が終わったら、早く帰ってもいいですよ。

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 noun /ˌmænɪˈfɛstoʊ/

manifesto

マニフェスト

Meaning

a public declaration of policy and aims, especially by a political party

Example

The party released its manifesto before the election.

党は選挙前にマニフェストを発表した。

C1 noun ɪnˌten.sɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən

intensification

強化

Meaning

The process of becoming or making something more intense or extreme.

Example

The intensification of climate change requires urgent action.

気候変動の強化は緊急の行動を必要とします。

B2 noun /nɒt/

Knot

結び目

Meaning

a fastening made by tying a piece of string, rope, or something similar; a hard mass in wood

Example

The sailor tied a secure knot to anchor the boat safely.

船乗りはボートを安全に停泊させるためにしっかりとしたノットを結びました。

C2 noun /ˈʃæd.ək/

Shaddock

ポメロ

Meaning

a large citrus fruit similar to grapefruit; pomelo

Example

The shaddock is the largest citrus fruit in the world.

シャドックは世界で最も大きな柑橘類の果物です。

B1 noun /əˈpiːl/

Appeal

アピール; 要請; 魅力

Meaning

a serious or urgent request, typically to the public; the quality of being attractive or interesting

Example

The charity made an appeal for donations.

チャリティーは寄付を呼びかけました。

C2 noun /ˈɑːrbɪtər/

arbiter

仲裁者

Meaning

a person who has the authority to settle a dispute or decide an issue

Example

The principal acted as the arbiter in the conflict between the students.

校長は生徒間の対立で仲裁者として行動した。

B1 adjective /ʌnˈʃʊr/

unsure

不確かな

Meaning

not certain or confident; feeling doubt

Example

She felt unsure about the decision.

彼女はその決定について不確かだった。

B1 noun /ˈlæbrətɔːri/

laboratory

実験室

Meaning

A room or building equipped for scientific experiments, research, or teaching.

Example

The students conducted the experiment in the chemistry laboratory.

学生たちは化学実験室で実験を行った。

A2 noun /stʌf/

stuff

物

Meaning

a collection of things or materials, typically unspecified or uncountable

Example

She packed all her stuff into the suitcase.

彼女はすべての物をスーツケースに詰め込んだ。

C1 noun /brɛdθ/

breadth

幅

Meaning

The distance or measurement from side to side; width; a wide range.

Example

The breadth of his knowledge impressed everyone.

彼の知識の幅は皆に感銘を与えました。

C2 adjective /ˈnʌpʃəl/

nuptial

結婚式の

Meaning

Relating to marriage or weddings.

Example

The couple prepared for their nuptial ceremony with great joy.

そのカップルは喜びと共に結婚式の準備をしました。

B2 adjective /ˈsɪvɪk/

civic

市民の

Meaning

relating to a city, town, or the duties of its citizens

Example

The mayor encouraged people to take part in civic activities.

市長は人々に市民活動に参加するように促しました。

C2 adjective /ˈflɪpənt/

flippant

軽薄な

Meaning

not showing a serious or respectful attitude

Example

His flippant remarks annoyed the teacher.

彼の軽薄な発言は教師をイライラさせた。

B1 noun /ˈviːzə/

visa

ビザ

Meaning

an official authorization or permission to enter, leave, or stay in a country

Example

She applied for a visa to study abroad.

彼女は留学するためにビザを申請しました。

C2 adjective /dɪˈmɒtɪk/

demotic

一般的な言語に関する

Meaning

relating to ordinary people or everyday language

Example

The poet used demotic language to connect with common readers.

詩人は一般の読者とつながるために一般的な言語に関する言葉を使った。

B2 verb /ɪkˈsɛl/

excel

優れる

Meaning

to be exceptionally good at or proficient in an activity or subject

Example

She always tries to excel in her studies.

彼女はいつも勉強で優れた成果を上げようとしています。

B2 verb /ɜːrdʒ/

urge

促す

Meaning

to strongly encourage or try to persuade someone to do something

Example

Doctors urge patients to exercise regularly.

医者は患者に定期的に運動するように促します。

A1 pronoun /ˈɛniwʌn/

anyone

誰か

Meaning

any person at all; used to refer to an unspecified person

Example

Does anyone know the answer to this question?

誰かこの質問の答えを知っていますか？

B2 noun /ˈbaɪoʊ ˌdeɪtə/

Bio-data

履歴書

Meaning

biographical data; a resume or curriculum vitae containing personal and professional information

Example

Please submit your bio-data along with the job application.

履歴書を求人応募書類と一緒に提出してください。

C1 noun /ˈrep.lɪ.kə/

Replica

レプリカ

Meaning

an exact copy or model of something, especially one on a smaller scale

Example

The museum displayed a perfect replica of the ancient statue.

博物館は古代の彫像の完璧なレプリカを展示しました。

B1 noun /ˈnætʃərəl dɪˈzæstər/

natural disaster

自然災害

Meaning

a catastrophic event caused by natural processes of the Earth that results in significant damage, destruction, or loss of life

Example

The coastal town was devastated by a natural disaster.

その沿岸の町は自然災害で壊滅的な被害を受けた。

B1 adjective /ˈel.dər.li/

Elderly

高齢者; 年配; 高齢

Meaning

aged; advanced in years; old

Example

The elderly man walked slowly with his cane.

その高齢の男性は杖を使ってゆっくり歩いていました。

C1 noun /ˈæk.jʊ.mən/

acumen

鋭さ

Meaning

The ability to make good judgments and quick decisions; keenness and depth of perception.

Example

His business acumen helped the company grow rapidly.

彼のビジネス鋭さは会社の急成長を助けた。

B2 noun /stəˈbɪl.ə.ti/

Stability

安定性

Meaning

the state of being stable; firmness; steadiness

Example

Political stability is essential for economic growth.

政治的安定は経済成長にとって重要です。

A2 noun /ˈriːdər/

reader

読者

Meaning

a person who reads or who is capable of reading

Example

She is a fast reader, finishing books in a day.

彼女は速読者で、1日で本を読み終えます。

C2 noun /ˌɔːrəˈtɔːri.oʊ/

oratorio

宗教音楽作品

Meaning

A large-scale musical composition for orchestra, choir, and soloists, usually on a sacred theme, performed without costumes or scenery.

Example

Handel's 'Messiah' is one of the most famous oratorios ever written.

ヘンデルの『メサイア』は最も有名なオラトリオの1つです。

B1 verb /ˈɛstɪˌmeɪt/

estimate

見積もる

Meaning

To roughly calculate or judge the value, number, quantity, or extent of something.

Example

The engineer estimated the cost of the project at $5 million.

エンジニアはプロジェクトのコストを500万ドルと見積もりました。

C2 adjective /pəˈlædʒ.ɪk/

pelagic

外洋に関連する

Meaning

Relating to the open sea or ocean water column, away from the shore.

Example

Pelagic fish like tuna are found far from the coast.

ツナのような外洋性の魚は海岸から遠くで見つかります。

B2 adjective /mɪˈsteɪkən/

mistaken

間違った

Meaning

wrong or incorrect because of an error in judgment or understanding

Example

I was mistaken about the meeting time.

私は会議の時間を間違えていました。

A2 adjective /ˈmɪzɪkəl/

musical

音楽的

Meaning

related to or consisting of music

Example

She has a very musical voice.

彼女は非常に音楽的な声を持っています。

B2 adverb /ʌnˈdaʊtɪdli/

undoubtedly

間違いなく

Meaning

without a doubt, certainly

Example

He is undoubtedly the best player on the team.

彼は間違いなくチームで一番の選手です。

B2 noun /ˌpʌɪ.əˈnɪr/

Pioneer

新しい領域を探索または定住する最初の人；新しいアイデアや方法を開発する人

Meaning

a person who is among the first to explore or settle a new area; someone who develops new ideas or methods

Example

She was a pioneer in the field of computer science.

彼女はコンピュータサイエンスの分野で先駆者でした。

C1 noun /koʊˈɜː.ʃən/

coercion

強制

Meaning

The practice of persuading someone to do something by using force or threats.

Example

Cybercriminals use coercion to extract information.

サイバー犯罪者は情報を引き出すために強制を使います。

B1 adjective /roʊˈmæn.tɪk/

Romantic

ロマンチック

Meaning

relating to love; idealistic; dreamy

Example

They enjoyed a romantic dinner by candlelight.

彼らはろうそくの光でロマンチックなディナーを楽しんでいました。

C1 verb, noun /kweɪl/

quail

恐怖を感じる; 小さくて短い尾の鳥

Meaning

verb: to feel or show fear; noun: a small, short-tailed bird

Example

She quailed at the sight of the approaching storm.

彼女は迫り来る嵐の光景に恐怖を感じた。

C1 noun moʊst ˈvʌlnərəbəl ˈneɪʃən

most vulnerable nation

最も脆弱な国

Meaning

A country that is highly exposed to risks and lacks adequate protection or resilience.

Example

Bangladesh is one of the most vulnerable nations to climate change.

バングラデシュは気候変動に最も脆弱な国の一つです。

C2 noun /ɪˈmɒljʊmənt/

emolument

給料

Meaning

payment for work or services; salary or fees

Example

The professor received his annual emolument from the university.

教授は大学から年俸を受け取った。

C2 noun /ˈæntɪfɒn/

antiphon

アンティフォン

Meaning

a short chant or verse sung responsively in Christian worship, typically sung before or after a psalm or canticle

Example

The choir sang the antiphon before beginning the main hymn.

合唱団は主の賛歌を始める前にアンティフォンを歌いました。

C1 adverb /ˈkrɒswaɪz/

Crosswise

交差方向

Meaning

in the form of a cross; diagonally across

Example

Place the logs crosswise to build a stable fire.

安定した火を作るために丸太を交差方向に置いてください。

C2 noun /sɪˈmɪlɪtjuːd/

Similitude

類似性; 類似

Meaning

the quality or state of being similar; resemblance

Example

The similitude between the two paintings suggested they were by the same artist.

2つの絵の間の類似性は、それらが同じアーティストによって描かれたことを示唆していました。

C1 verb əˈblɪt.ə.reɪt

obliterate

完全に破壊する

Meaning

To destroy utterly; wipe out completely, to erase or remove something completely.

Example

The storm obliterated entire villages.

嵐は村全体を完全に破壊しました。

C2 noun /ˈpɒsi/

posse

ギャング / 友達グループ

Meaning

A group of people, often friends or a group organized to support or enforce the law.

Example

He arrived at the party with his posse of friends.

彼は友達グループと一緒にパーティーに到着しました。

B2 adjective /spɒnˈteɪniəs/

Spontaneous

自発的な

Meaning

done without planning; natural and unforced

Example

Their spontaneous dance in the rain was beautiful.

雨の中で彼らの自発的なダンスは美しかった。

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。

C1 noun/verb /ˈkætəpʌlt/

catapult

カタパルト

Meaning

A device for launching objects at high speed; to hurl or launch something suddenly.

Example

The invention catapulted him to international fame.

その発明は彼を国際的な名声へとカタパルトした。

B2 noun /ˌreɡ.jʊˈlær.ɪ.ti/

Regularity

規則正しさ

Meaning

the quality of being regular; occurring at fixed intervals or in a consistent pattern

Example

The regularity of his exercise routine helped him stay healthy.

彼の運動習慣の規則正しさが健康を維持するのに役立ちました。

C1 adverb /ˈhʌŋ.ɡrə.li/

Hungrily

空腹で; 欲張って; 熱心に

Meaning

in a way that shows hunger; greedily; eagerly

Example

The dog ate hungrily after not eating for hours.

犬は数時間食べていなかった後、空腹で食べました。

B1 noun ɡlæns

glance

一瞥

Meaning

A quick or brief look.

Example

He glanced at the river and felt calm.

彼は川をちらっと見て、落ち着いた気分になった。

C2 noun /ˈjuːnɪvəˌlɛns/

univalence

単価性

Meaning

The state of having a single valence or combining power, especially in chemistry.

Example

Hydrogen is characterized by its univalence in chemical reactions.

水素は化学反応においてその単価性によって特徴づけられています。

B1 verb /kənˈɡrætʃʊleɪt/

congratulate

お祝いする

Meaning

to praise someone for an achievement or for a special occasion

Example

I want to congratulate you on your promotion.

私はあなたの昇進を祝いたいです。

B1 noun /per/

Pear

梨

Meaning

a sweet juicy fruit with a rounded shape that is wider at the bottom than the top

Example

She enjoyed a fresh pear from the orchard.

彼女は果樹園から新鮮な梨を楽しみました。

B1 noun /əˈdʒen.də/

Agenda

アジェンダ

Meaning

a list of items to be discussed at a meeting; a plan of action

Example

The meeting agenda includes budget discussions.

会議のアジェンダには予算の議論が含まれています。

C1 noun /ɔːˈrɔːrə/

aurora

オーロラ

Meaning

A natural display of lights in the sky, usually seen in polar regions.

Example

We traveled to Norway to see the northern aurora.

私たちはノルウェーに行き、北極のオーロラを見ました。

C1 noun /frɪndʒ/

fringe

装飾的縁 / 端

Meaning

A decorative border of threads; the outer edge or margin of something.

Example

The festival had a fringe of small independent performances.

フェスティバルには小さな独立したパフォーマンスの端がありました。

B1 adjective /ˈfrʌstreɪtɪd/

frustrated

フラストレーション

Meaning

feeling annoyed or upset because of inability to achieve something

Example

She felt frustrated after failing the exam.

彼女は試験に失敗した後、フラストレーションを感じました。

B2 noun /ɑːrtʃ/

arch

アーチ

Meaning

a curved symmetrical structure spanning an opening and typically supporting the weight above it

Example

The ancient arch still stands in the city center.

古代のアーチは今でも街の中心に立っています。

B1 noun /skɑːrf/

Scarf

スカーフ

Meaning

a length of fabric worn around the neck or head for warmth, protection, or fashion

Example

She wrapped a warm scarf around her neck in the cold weather.

彼女は寒い天気で暖かいスカーフを首に巻きました。

C2 noun /prɪˈzɛntmənt/

presentment

正式な提示

Meaning

The act of presenting something formally or officially; a formal statement or document.

Example

The lawyer made a presentment of the evidence to the court.

弁護士は証拠を法廷に提示しました。

Meaning

to represent or show something in a picture, story, or other art form

Example

The painting depicts a beautiful sunset over the sea.

C1 adjective /aʊtˈmoʊdɪd/

outmoded

時代遅れ

Meaning

No longer in fashion or useful; outdated.

Example

That old computer is completely outmoded.

その古いコンピューターは完全に時代遅れです。

B2 verb /dɪˈraɪv/

derive

導き出す

Meaning

To obtain something from a source.

Example

Many English words derive from Latin.

多くの英語の単語はラテン語から導き出される。

C2 adjective /kəˈnjuːbiəl/

connubial

婚姻の

Meaning

Relating to marriage or the relationship of a married couple.

Example

They celebrated their connubial bliss with a honeymoon trip.

彼らはハネムーン旅行で婚姻の幸せを祝いました。

B2 noun /dɪsˈɡʌst/

Disgust

嫌悪

Meaning

a feeling of revulsion or strong disapproval aroused by something unpleasant

Example

She expressed her disgust at the politician's corrupt behavior openly.

彼女は政治家の腐敗行為に対する嫌悪を公然と表現しました。

C1 noun /kɑːɡ/

cog

車輪や歯車の歯

Meaning

A tooth on the rim of a wheel or gear; metaphorically, a minor but necessary part of a larger system.

Example

He felt like just a small cog in a big machine.

彼は大きな機械の中で小さな歯車のように感じていた。