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C2 noun /ɑːlˈfækʃən/

olfaction

嗅覚
Meaning
The sense of smell; the process of detecting and perceiving odors.
Example
Dogs have a highly developed sense of olfaction.
犬は非常に発達した嗅覚を持っています。
B1 noun /ɑːrmz/

Arms

武器
Meaning
weapons and ammunition; firearms
Example
The soldiers carried their arms into battle.
兵士たちは戦闘に武器を持ち込んだ。
C1 noun/verb /ˈætrəfi/

atrophy

萎縮
Meaning
a decrease in size or wasting away of a body part, tissue, or ability due to lack of use
Example
Without regular exercise, muscles may atrophy over time.
定期的な運動がないと、筋肉は時間とともに萎縮する可能性があります。
C1 verb /əˈbriːvieɪt/

abbreviate

省略する
Meaning
To shorten a word, phrase, or text by leaving out letters or parts.
Example
We often abbreviate 'Doctor' to 'Dr'.
私たちはよく 'Doctor' を 'Dr.' に省略します。
C2 noun/adjective /ɪˈmɒliənt/

emollient

肌を柔らかくする物質
Meaning
a substance that softens or soothes the skin
Example
She used an emollient cream to treat her dry skin.
彼女は乾燥肌を治すためにエモリエントクリームを使いました。
C1 adjective /ˈbleɪtənt/

blatant

明白な
Meaning
done openly and unashamedly; obvious and offensive
Example
The company's blatant disregard for safety regulations angered the public.
その企業の安全規制に対する公然たる軽視が、一般市民の怒りを買った。
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。
B1 adjective /ˈsɪniər/

senior

シニア
Meaning
having a higher rank or status; older or more experienced
Example
He is the senior manager in the department.
彼は部門のシニアマネージャーです。
C2 verb /kædʒ/

cadge

物乞い
Meaning
To beg or obtain something, especially food or money, without paying for it.
Example
He tried to cadge a free meal from the restaurant.
彼はレストランから無料の食事を求めようとした。
B1 noun /lɔːn/

Lawn

芝生
Meaning
an area of short, regularly mown grass in the grounds of a house or in a park
Example
She waters the lawn every morning.
彼女は毎朝芝生に水をやります。
C2 verb /ɪɡˈzɪləreɪt/

exhilarate

興奮させる
Meaning
To make someone feel very happy, animated, or excited.
Example
The mountain view exhilarated the travelers.
山の景色は旅行者を興奮させました。
B2 verb /soʊ/

sow

まく
Meaning
to plant seeds in the ground; to scatter seeds for growing
Example
The farmer will sow wheat seeds in the field tomorrow.
農家は明日、畑に小麦の種をまきます。
B2 noun /ˈʌpˌkiːp/

up-keep

維持管理
Meaning
The process or cost of maintaining something in good condition.
Example
The upkeep of the old house is very expensive.
古い家の維持管理は非常に高価です。
B1 adjective /kəmˈpetətɪv/

competitive

競争的
Meaning
relating to or characterized by competition; having a strong desire to win or be more successful
Example
She has a competitive spirit that drives her to excel.
彼女は競争心にあふれ、それが彼女を卓越に向かわせる。
B2 noun /həˈraɪ.zənz/

horizons

地平線
Meaning
The limit of a person's mental perception, experience, or interest.
Example
The telescope opens new horizons for astronomy.
望遠鏡は天文学の新しい地平線を開きます。
C2 adjective /ɒˈstɛnsɪv/

ostensive

明示的
Meaning
clearly demonstrative or pointing out; explicitly shown
Example
The teacher gave an ostensive example to clarify the concept.
先生はその概念を明確にするために、明示的な例を示しました。
C1 verb /ˈwɒb.l̩/

wobble

揺れる
Meaning
to move unsteadily from side to side; to shake or tremble slightly
Example
The table began to wobble when he leaned on it.
彼がそれに寄りかかったとき、テーブルは揺れ始めました。
A2 adjective /waɪz/

wise

賢い
Meaning
having or showing experience, knowledge, and good judgment
Example
It was wise of him to save money for the future.
未来のためにお金を節約するのは賢明だった。
C2 noun /ˈfɔɪbəl/

foible

小さな弱点
Meaning
A minor weakness or eccentricity in someone's character.
Example
She loved him despite his little foibles.
彼女は彼の小さな弱点を気にせずに彼を愛していた。
B2 adjective /ˈɒp.ʃən.əl/

Optional

任意
Meaning
not compulsory; left to choice
Example
Wearing a tie is optional for this event.
このイベントではネクタイの着用は任意です。
C1 noun /ˈpleɪn.tɪf/

Plaintiff

原告
Meaning
a person who brings a case against another in a court of law; the person who initiates a lawsuit
Example
The plaintiff filed a lawsuit against the company.
原告は会社に対して訴訟を起こした。
C2 noun /rɪˈfræk.tər/

refractor

屈折望遠鏡
Meaning
A type of telescope that uses lenses to focus light.
Example
Refractor telescopes use lenses to focus light.
屈折望遠鏡は光を集中させるためにレンズを使用します。
C2 adjective /ˈɡʌstəˌtɔːri/

gustatory

味覚の
Meaning
relating to the sense of taste
Example
The restaurant offered a gustatory experience unlike any other.
レストランは他に類を見ない味覚体験を提供しました。
C1 verb /rɪˈklaɪn/

recline

リクライニングする
Meaning
To lean or lie back in a relaxed position.
Example
She reclined on the sofa with a book.
彼女はソファで本を持ってリクライニングしていた。
C1 noun /moʊl/

Mole

モグラ
Meaning
a small burrowing mammal with tiny eyes and soft fur
Example
The mole dug tunnels under the garden.
モグラは庭の下にトンネルを掘った。
B2 adjective, verb (present participle) /ˈfloʊtɪŋ/

floating

浮かんでいる
Meaning
remaining on the surface of a liquid without sinking; moving lightly or freely
Example
The boat was floating gently on the calm lake.
ボートは穏やかな湖の上で優しく浮かんでいた。
C2 adjective /ˌæktʃuˈɛəriəl/

actuarial

アクチュアリール
Meaning
Relating to actuaries or their work of analyzing financial risk and uncertainty, especially in insurance and pensions.
Example
The company relied on actuarial reports to set insurance premiums.
その会社は保険料を設定するためにアクチュアリール報告書に依存していた。
C2 noun /ˌɪkθiˈɒlədʒi/

ichthyology

魚類学
Meaning
The branch of zoology that deals with fish.
Example
He pursued a degree in ichthyology at the university.
彼は大学で魚類学の学位を取得した。
C1 noun /ˈskævɪndʒər/

scavenger

死肉食者 / ゴミ収集者
Meaning
an animal or person that feeds on dead or discarded material
Example
Vultures are natural scavengers that clean up the environment.
ハゲワシは自然のスカベンジャーで、環境をきれいにします。
C2 noun (plural) /ˈɔːspɪsɪz/

auspices

後援
Meaning
Patronage, support, or guidance, often used in the phrase 'under the auspices of'.
Example
The conference was held under the auspices of the United Nations.
会議は国連の後援の下で行われました。
C1 adjective /ˌærɪˈstɒkrætɪk/

Aristocratic

アリストクラティック; 上流階級の
Meaning
noble; having the manners of the upper class
Example
She had an aristocratic bearing that commanded respect.
彼女はアリストクラティックな態度を持っていて、尊敬を集めていた。
C1 adjective /ˈdʒiː.ni.əl/

genial

親切
Meaning
friendly, cheerful, and pleasant
Example
She greeted us with a genial smile.
彼女は親切な笑顔で私たちを迎えました。
C2 noun /ˈdæstərd/

dastard

卑怯者
Meaning
a cowardly or dishonorable person
Example
Only a dastard would betray his closest friend.
裏切るのは卑怯者だけだ。
C2 noun /kwiːn kreɪp ˈmɜːrtəl/

Queen crape myrtle

クイーンクレープマートル
Meaning
A flowering tree with colorful, crepe-like flowers, scientifically known as Lagerstroemia
Example
The Queen crape myrtle bloomed beautifully in the garden with its purple flowers.
クイーンクレープマートルは庭で紫色の花とともに美しく咲きました。
C2 noun /ˈtʃænsəri/

chancery

大審院
Meaning
A court of equity or the office of a chancellor.
Example
The case was taken to the chancery court for resolution.
その事件は解決のために大審院に持ち込まれました。
C2 noun /səbˈsɜːviəns/

subservience

従順
Meaning
the condition of being too willing to obey or serve others
Example
His subservience to authority annoyed his colleagues.
権威への従順さが同僚たちを苛立たせた。
C1 adjective /wɪðˈdrɔːn/

withdrawn

内向的
Meaning
quiet and shy; not wanting to talk to others
Example
After the incident, he became withdrawn and avoided his friends.
その事件の後、彼は内向的になり、友達を避けるようになった。
C1 adjective /əˈmiːnəbl/

amenable

協力的
Meaning
willing to cooperate or be influenced; open to suggestions
Example
She was amenable to the idea of working longer hours.
彼女は長時間働くという考えに賛成だった。
B1 verb /kəˈmjuː.nɪ.keɪt/

communicate

Meaning
to share or exchange information, ideas, or feelings
Example
They used gestures to communicate across the noisy room.
C1 adjective /ɪˈlʌstriəs/

illustrious

著名
Meaning
Well known, respected, and admired for past achievements.
Example
She had an illustrious career in medicine.
彼女は医学の分野で著名なキャリアを持っていた。
C2 adjective /ˈdɛprɪkətɔːri/

deprecatory

軽蔑的な
Meaning
expressing disapproval or belittling
Example
He gave a deprecatory remark about their performance.
彼は彼らのパフォーマンスについて軽蔑的なコメントをしました。
C1 adjective /əˈluːf/

aloof

距離を置いた
Meaning
Not friendly or forthcoming; cool and distant.
Example
He remained aloof during the entire discussion.
彼は議論の間ずっと距離を置いていました。
C1 noun /ˈhɔːr.nət/

Hornet

スズメバチ
Meaning
a large wasp that can sting and is often aggressive
Example
The hornet built its nest under the roof.
スズメバチは屋根の下に巣を作った。
C1 verb /ˌriːˈtʌtʃ/

retouch

修正する
Meaning
To improve or repair a picture, photograph, or image by making small changes.
Example
The photographer retouched the image to remove blemishes.
写真家は画像を修正して、シミを取り除きました。
C2 noun /ˈbɪbliəfaɪl/

bibliophile

書籍愛好者
Meaning
A person who loves or collects books.
Example
She is a true bibliophile who spends weekends at old bookstores.
彼女は古い本屋で週末を過ごす本の愛好者です。
C2 adjective /ˈnɔɪ.səm/

Noisome

不快な臭い; 有害または不快な
Meaning
having an extremely offensive smell; harmful or unpleasant
Example
The noisome smell from the garbage made everyone cover their noses.
ゴミからの不快な臭いが、みんなを鼻を押さえさせました。
B1 adjective /θrɪld/

thrilled

興奮した
Meaning
extremely happy or excited
Example
She was thrilled with the surprise party.
彼女はサプライズパーティーに興奮していた。
A2 noun /ˈsiːkrət/

secret

Meaning
something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others
Example
He told me a secret about his childhood.
C2 noun /ˈrɛv.ər.i/

reverie

白昼の夢; 夢想
Meaning
A state of being pleasantly lost in one's thoughts; a daydream.
Example
Lost in reverie, he didn't hear his name being called.
夢想にふけっているため、彼は名前が呼ばれるのを聞かなかった。
C1 noun /ˈmɔːrtər/

mortar

レンガをつなげるための混合物 / 小さな大砲
Meaning
a mixture used in building to bond bricks or stones together; also, a small cannon for firing shells
Example
The workers applied mortar between the bricks.
作業員たちはレンガの間にモルタルを塗りました。
C1 noun /ˈhed.weɪ/

Headway

進展; 前進; 発展
Meaning
forward movement or progress, especially when this is slow or difficult
Example
Despite the challenges, the research team made significant headway in developing the new vaccine.
挑戦にもかかわらず、研究チームは新しいワクチンの開発において重要な進展を遂げました。
C2 noun /ˌænθrəpəˈsɛntrɪzəm/

anthropocentrism

人間中心主義
Meaning
The belief that human beings are the most important or central element of existence.
Example
Anthropocentrism often shapes environmental policies.
人間中心主義はしばしば環境政策を形作る。
C2 noun /kəˈnaɪ.vəns/

connivance

共謀
Meaning
the act of secretly allowing or being involved in wrongdoing
Example
The theft happened with the connivance of the security guard.
その窃盗は警備員の共謀で起こった。
B1 noun /dɪˈlaɪt/

Delight

喜び; 楽しみ
Meaning
a feeling of happiness or pleasure; something that gives great pleasure
Example
The children's laughter filled her heart with pure delight.
子供たちの笑い声は彼女の心を純粋な喜びで満たしました。
A2 verb dɪˈvɛləp

develop

発展させる
Meaning
To grow or bring to a more advanced or effective state; to start to exist, experience, or possess gradually.
Example
Develop a brand based on your passion and skills.
情熱とスキルに基づいてブランドを発展させましょう。
C1 adjective /trænˈsen.dənt/

transcendent

通常のまたは単に物理的な人間の経験の範囲を超えている
Meaning
Beyond or above the range of normal or merely physical human experience.
Example
His art has a transcendent quality.
彼の芸術は超越的な品質を持っています。
C2 noun /ˈkɒrənɛt/

coronet

小さな王冠
Meaning
a small crown, especially one worn by a prince, princess, or noble
Example
She wore a delicate coronet on her head for the ceremony.
彼女は式典のために頭に繊細な小さな王冠をかぶっていました。
A2 adverb /ɪˈspeʃəli/

Especially

特に; 特別に; とりわけ
Meaning
particularly; in particular; above all
Example
I love all fruits, especially mangoes.
私はすべての果物が好きですが、特にマンゴーが好きです。
B2 noun /ˈlaɪ.nər/

liner

Meaning
A large ship used for transporting people or goods regularly, or a material used as a lining inside something.
Example
The luxury liner docked at the port yesterday.
C2 noun /ˈbʊlrʌʃ/

bulrush

ヨシ
Meaning
A tall plant with long leaves that grows in or near water, also known as a cattail.
Example
The pond was surrounded by tall bulrushes swaying in the wind.
池は風に揺れる高いヨシで囲まれていました。
C2 noun /daɪn/

dyne

力の単位（センチメートル・グラム・秒の単位系）
Meaning
A unit of force in the centimeter-gram-second (cgs) system equal to 10⁻⁵ newtons.
Example
The physicist measured the force in dynes.
物理学者はダインで力を測定しました。
B2 noun /krɑk pɑt/

Crock pot

スロークッカー
Meaning
an electric cooking pot that cooks food slowly at low temperatures
Example
I put the chicken and vegetables in the crock pot before going to work.
仕事に行く前にチキンと野菜をスロークッカーに入れました。
B2 noun /ɡʊdz treɪn/

Goods train

貨物列車
Meaning
a train designed to transport cargo and freight rather than passengers
Example
The long goods train carried containers from the port to the inland depot.
長い貨物列車が港から内陸の倉庫までコンテナを運んだ。
C2 noun /flɔːˈrɛsəns/

florescence

花の開花期
Meaning
The process, state, or period of flowering.
Example
The garden reached its peak florescence in spring.
庭は春に最盛期の花の開花期に達しました。
C1 verb /ˈwɒd.əl/

waddle

ヨチヨチ歩き
Meaning
to walk with short steps and a clumsy swaying motion, like a duck
Example
The duck waddled across the yard.
カモは庭をヨチヨチ歩きで渡った。
B1 noun /ˌkwɒl.ɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/

Qualification

資格; 能力
Meaning
official record showing that someone has finished a training course or has necessary skills; condition or requirement
Example
She has the right qualifications for this engineering job.
彼女はこのエンジニアの仕事に必要な資格を持っています。
B2 noun /ˈɪn.flu.ən.sər/

Influencer

インフルエンサー, 商品を勧める人
Meaning
A person with the ability to influence potential buyers of a product or service by promoting or recommending the items on social media.
Example
Social media influencers shape consumer preferences.
ソーシャルメディアのインフルエンサーは消費者の好みを形作っています。
A1 noun /tʃeɪndʒ/

change

変化
Meaning
The act or instance of making or becoming different.
Example
Change is inevitable for growth.
成長のために変化は避けられない。
C2 noun /rɪˈkwaɪtəl/

requital

報復
Meaning
The act of returning something, such as a favor, service, or punishment; repayment or retaliation.
Example
She offered her time in requital for his kindness.
彼女は彼の親切に報復として自分の時間を提供しました。
C1 adjective /ˈbæʃ.fəl/

Bashful

恥ずかしがり屋; 内気な; 控えめな; 簡単に恥ずかしくなる
Meaning
shy; timid; modest; easily embarrassed
Example
The bashful child hid behind her mother when meeting strangers.
その恥ずかしがり屋の子供は、見知らぬ人と会うときに母親の後ろに隠れました。
C1 noun /ˌrɛspɪˈreɪʃən/

respiration

Meaning
The process of breathing or the exchange of gases in living organisms.
Example
Respiration is essential for all living beings.
C2 verb /ˌɪntərˈlɒk/

interlock

かみあう
Meaning
to fit or connect together securely so that two or more things are joined
Example
The gears interlock to ensure smooth movement of the machine.
ギアは機械のスムーズな動作を確保するために噛み合います。
C2 adjective /ɪɡˈzɔːstɪbəl/

exhaustible

使い果たせる
Meaning
able to be used up completely; not infinite
Example
Coal and oil are exhaustible resources.
石炭と石油は使い果たせる資源です。
C1 noun /ɛkˈspeɪtriət/

expatriate

外国人
Meaning
a person who lives outside their native country
Example
Many expatriates gather in the city’s international community.
多くの外国人が都市の国際コミュニティに集まっています。
C2 adjective /ˈlɔːdəˌtɔːri/

laudatory

賞賛の
Meaning
Expressing praise or admiration.
Example
She wrote a laudatory review of the new book.
彼女は新しい本の賛辞のレビューを書いた。
C1 adjective /ˌʌnəˈsjuːmɪŋ/

unassuming

控えめな
Meaning
Not pretentious or arrogant; modest.
Example
Despite his success, he remained unassuming and humble.
成功にもかかわらず、彼は控えめで謙虚なままでした。
B2 noun /ˈɡæmblɪŋ/

gambling

ギャンブル
Meaning
the activity of betting money or valuables on an outcome, often involving risk
Example
He got addicted to gambling at the casino.
彼はカジノでギャンブルに依存するようになった。
A2 noun /læmp/

Lamp

ランプ
Meaning
a device for giving light, either one using electricity or burning gas or oil
Example
She turned on the reading lamp to illuminate her book.
彼女は本を照らすために読書ランプをつけました。
A2 noun /maɪl/

mile

マイル
Meaning
a unit of distance equal to 1,609.34 meters; a long distance figuratively
Example
She walked a mile to reach the bus stop.
彼女はバス停に着くために1マイル歩いた。
C1 verb /proʊˈtrækt/

protract

延長する
Meaning
To prolong or extend in time or duration.
Example
Negotiations were protracted for several months.
交渉は数ヶ月間延長されました。
C1 noun dɪˈdʒɛnəˌreɪtɪv dɪˈzizɪz

degenerative diseases

変性疾患
Meaning
Medical conditions that involve the deterioration or progressive decline of tissues, organs, or functions
Example
Degenerative diseases are common in an aging population.
変性疾患は高齢化した人口に一般的です。
C1 verb /ˈstaɪfl/

stifle

抑える
Meaning
to prevent or restrain an action, idea, or emotion; to suffocate
Example
She tried to stifle a laugh during the serious meeting.
彼女は真剣な会議中に笑いを抑えようとしました。
C1 verb /dɪˈspɜːrs/

disperse

解散する
Meaning
To scatter or spread widely in different directions.
Example
The police used tear gas to disperse the crowd.
警察は群衆を解散させるために催涙ガスを使用しました。
A2 verb tʃeɪs

chase

追いかける
Meaning
To pursue in order to catch or overtake; to follow rapidly or eagerly
Example
Don't chase two rabbits at once.
一度に二匹のウサギを追いかけないでください。
C1 verb /rɪˈdʒɛnəreɪt/

regenerate

再生する
Meaning
to grow or produce again; to renew or restore
Example
The lizard can regenerate its lost tail.
トカゲは失われた尾を再生できます。
C2 verb, noun /blæb/

blab

ぺらぺら話す；秘密を漏らす
Meaning
to talk too much or reveal secrets carelessly; excessive or foolish talk
Example
He accidentally blabbed the surprise to everyone.
彼はうっかりサプライズをみんなに話してしまった。
C2 noun /prɪˈpɒndərəns/

preponderance

優位性
Meaning
The quality or fact of being greater in number, quantity, or importance.
Example
There was a preponderance of evidence against the defendant.
被告に対する証拠の優位性があった。
A2 preposition /sɪns/

since

以来
Meaning
from a particular time in the past until now
Example
I have known her since childhood.
私は子供の頃から彼女を知っています。
C2 noun /ˈflɪpənsi/

flippancy

軽薄
Meaning
lack of seriousness; showing a disrespectful or trivial attitude
Example
His flippancy during the meeting offended his colleagues.
会議中の彼の軽薄さは、同僚を不快にさせた。
A1 pronoun /ɪt/

it

それ
Meaning
used to refer to a thing, animal, or idea previously mentioned or easily identified
Example
It is raining outside.
外では雨が降っています。
A2 noun /ɪˈkwɪpmənt/

equipment

機器
Meaning
the necessary tools, machines, or other items needed for a particular purpose
Example
The laboratory bought new equipment for research.
実験室は研究のために新しい機器を購入しました。
A2 noun /ɪmˈplɔɪər/

employer

雇用者
Meaning
A person or organization that hires and pays people to work.
Example
The employer promised better benefits to attract skilled workers.
雇用者は熟練した労働者を引き付けるために、より良い福利厚生を約束しました。
A1 verb /hoʊld/

hold

持つ
Meaning
to grasp or carry something; to maintain a position
Example
Please hold my hand.
私の手を取ってください。
B2 noun /ˈkɒn.ʃəs.nəs/

consciousness

意識
Meaning
The state of being aware of and able to think about one's existence, sensations, thoughts, and surroundings.
Example
Meditation helps improve consciousness and clarity of thought.
瞑想は意識と考えの明晰さを改善するのに役立ちます。
C2 noun /nɑːrˈsɪsəs/

narcissus

ナルシスの花
Meaning
A type of flowering plant with yellow or white blooms, often associated with self-love from Greek mythology.
Example
A narcissus bloomed in the garden during spring.
春に、庭でナルシスの花が咲きました。
A2 noun /sɔːlt/

Salt

塩
Meaning
white crystalline substance used for seasoning food; sodium chloride
Example
Please add some salt to the soup to enhance its flavor.
風味を引き立てるために、スープに塩を少し加えてください。
C1 verb /kənˈviːn/

convene

集まる、会議や集会を召集する
Meaning
to come together or assemble, especially for a meeting or formal gathering
Example
The board will convene tomorrow to discuss the new policy.
ボードは明日新しい方針を議論するために召集されます。
A2 adverb /ˈsloʊli/

slowly

ゆっくり
Meaning
in a slow manner
Example
She walked slowly to the door.
彼女はゆっくりとドアに向かって歩いた。
B1 noun kəˈmjuːnɪti ˈprəʊɡræmz

Community Programs

地域プログラム
Meaning
Organized activities involving local groups to promote environmental conservation.
Example
Community programs raise awareness about butterfly conservation.
地域プログラムは蝶の保護についての意識を高めます。
B1 adjective /ˈdʒɛntəl/

gentle

優しい
Meaning
Kind, mild, or tender in nature or behavior
Example
He was always gentle with children.
彼はいつも子供たちに優しかった。
B2 noun /æmˈbæsədər/

Ambassador

大使
Meaning
an accredited diplomat sent by a country as its official representative to a foreign country
Example
The ambassador met with government officials to discuss trade agreements.
大使は貿易協定について議論するために政府の役人と会いました。
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。
C1 noun ziːl

zeal

熱意
Meaning
Great energy or enthusiasm in pursuit of a cause or objective; passion.
Example
She approached the project with great zeal and determination.
彼女は大きな熱意と決意でそのプロジェクトに取り組んだ。
C2 noun /riːm/

ream

リーム
Meaning
A large quantity of paper (typically 500 sheets); informally, a large amount of something.
Example
The office ordered ten reams of paper.
オフィスは10リームの紙を注文した。
B2 verb /pəˈluːt/

pollute

汚染する
Meaning
to make air, water, or land dirty and harmful to people, animals, and plants
Example
Factories pollute the environment with toxic chemicals.
工場は有害な化学物質で環境を汚染します。
C2 noun /ˈprɛləsi/

prelacy

教会制度
Meaning
The office, dignity, or system of church government by prelates.
Example
The medieval church was dominated by prelacy and its traditions.
中世の教会はプレラシーとその伝統によって支配されていた。
C1 noun /ˌæfəˈdeɪvɪt/

affidavit

宣誓供述書
Meaning
a written statement confirmed by oath or affirmation, used as evidence in court
Example
The witness submitted an affidavit to the court.
証人は裁判所にアフィダビットを提出しました。
B2 phrase ˈɡləʊ.bəl ˌkəʊ.ɒp.əˈreɪ.ʃən

global cooperation

グローバル協力
Meaning
International collaboration and working together across countries to address common challenges and goals.
Example
Global cooperation is essential to address climate challenges.
グローバル協力は気候問題に対処するために不可欠です。
C1 adjective /ˈbɑːmi/

balmy

穏やかで心地よい温かさ；癒し。
Meaning
Mild and pleasantly warm; soothing.
Example
We enjoyed a walk on a balmy summer evening.
私たちは穏やかな夏の夕方に散歩を楽しみました。
B2 noun daɪˈlem.ə

dilemma

ジレンマ, 困難な選択
Meaning
A situation in which a difficult choice has to be made between two or more alternatives.
Example
She faced a moral dilemma at work.
彼女は職場で道徳的なジレンマに直面していた。
C1 noun/verb /pɔːr/

pore

毛穴 / 注意深く研究する
Meaning
As a noun: a tiny opening in the skin or surface. As a verb: to study something carefully.
Example
She pored over the documents for hours before making a decision.
彼女は決定を下す前に何時間も書類をじっくりと読みました。
C2 verb /ɜːrk/

irk

苛立たせる
Meaning
to annoy or irritate someone
Example
It irks me when people are late without calling.
人々が電話をかけずに遅れると、私はイライラします。
C2 noun /ˈbɛlfri/

belfry

鐘楼
Meaning
A bell tower, especially one attached to a church or building.
Example
The church belfry housed a large bronze bell.
教会の鐘楼には大きな銅の鐘がありました。
C1 adjective ˈfjuː.taɪl

futile

無駄な
Meaning
Incapable of producing any useful result; pointless.
Example
His attempts to change the situation were futile.
状況を変えるための彼の試みは無駄だった。
B1 noun ˌdɪsədˈvæntɪdʒ

disadvantage

不利
Meaning
An unfavorable circumstance or condition that reduces the chances of success or effectiveness.
Example
Urdu's dominance placed Bengalis at a disadvantage.
ウルドゥー語の支配がベンガル語話者を不利な立場に追い込んだ。
B2 adjective /ˈlɛdʒɪslətɪv/

legislative

立法の
Meaning
relating to the making of laws
Example
The legislative body passed the new tax bill.
立法機関は新しい税法を可決しました。
C2 adjective /ˌʌnprəˈpɪʃəs/

unpropitious

不運な
Meaning
Not giving or indicating a good chance of success; unfavorable.
Example
The team began their journey under unpropitious weather conditions.
チームは不運な天候の中で旅を始めました。
B1 noun /ˈbaɪər/

buyer

買い手
Meaning
a person who makes a purchase
Example
The buyer inspected the car before making payment.
買い手は支払い前に車を検査しました。
C1 verb /səbˈvɜːrt/

subvert

Meaning
to undermine or overthrow an established system, authority, or institution
Example
The rebels tried to subvert the government.
B1 noun /blæk ˈpep.ər/

Black Pepper

黒胡椒
Meaning
a hot-tasting spice made from dried peppercorns, widely used for seasoning food
Example
Season the steak with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
ステーキに塩と新鮮に挽いたブラックペッパーを振りかけてください。
C1 verb /ˈæn.ɛks/

annex

併合する
Meaning
To take control of a territory and add it to one's own.
Example
The empire annexed the neighboring kingdom after the war.
帝国は戦争後、隣国を併合した。