A2 preposition /ˈɒntu/

onto

上に

Meaning

moving to a position on the surface of something

Example

She jumped onto the table to get the book.

彼女は本を取るためにテーブルの上に飛び乗った。

C2 noun /ˌmjuːtəˈbɪləti/

mutability

変動性

Meaning

The quality of being changeable or capable of change.

Example

The mutability of fashion trends makes it hard to keep up.

ファッションのトレンドの可変性は、それについていくのを難しくします。

B2 verb /blɛnd/

blend

混ぜる

Meaning

to mix things together smoothly; to combine harmoniously

Example

She blends the ingredients carefully.

彼女は慎重に材料を混ぜます。

A2 noun /belt/

Belt

ベルト

Meaning

a strip of leather or cloth worn around the waist to support clothes or for decoration

Example

He tightened his belt before going for a run.

彼は走りに行く前にベルトを締めました。

C2 verb /ˌoʊvərˈstraɪd/

overstride

大きな一歩で越える

Meaning

To stride over something; to step across with long steps.

Example

He managed to overstride the narrow stream with ease.

彼は狭い小川を簡単に越えることができました。

B2 noun /ˈbɑː.li/

Barley

大麦

Meaning

a cereal grain used for food, brewing beer, and animal feed

Example

The farmer harvested barley from his fields in autumn.

農夫は秋に彼の畑から大麦を収穫した。

C2 noun /ˈɔːlmənæk/

almanac

年鑑

Meaning

An annual publication containing calendars, weather forecasts, astronomical data, and other useful information.

Example

He consulted the almanac to check the phases of the moon.

彼は月の段階を確認するために年鑑を参照しました。

C1 noun ˈmɪl.ɪ.tər.i ɪnˈkɜː.ʃən

military incursion

軍事侵入

Meaning

A sudden armed attack or invasion by military forces into a territory.

Example

The military incursion caused widespread devastation.

軍事侵入は広範囲にわたる破壊を引き起こしました。

B2 noun /ˈlɪkər/

liquor

Meaning

Alcoholic drinks, especially strong distilled ones such as whiskey or vodka.

Example

The shop sells both beer and hard liquor.

B2 noun /səˈspɛnʃən/

suspension

停止

Meaning

The act of temporarily stopping something; also refers to a system in vehicles that absorbs shock.

Example

The player received a three-game suspension for misconduct.

その選手は不正行為のために3試合の停止処分を受けました。

C1 noun /ˈmoʊɡəl/

mogul

大物

Meaning

A powerful or influential person, especially in business or media.

Example

He became a tech mogul by founding a billion-dollar company.

彼は10億ドルの会社を創業してテクノロジーの大物になった。

B2 noun /ˈfer.i boʊt/

Ferry-boat

フェリー

Meaning

a boat that carries passengers and vehicles across water

Example

We took the ferry-boat to cross the river.

私たちは川を渡るためにフェリー・ボートに乗りました。

B1 noun /ˈprɪn.tər/

Printer

プリンター

Meaning

a person whose job is printing books, newspapers, or other materials; a machine that prints documents

Example

The printer delivered the wedding invitations on time.

プリンターは結婚式の招待状を時間通りに届けました。

C1 adjective /ˌsæŋktɪˈmoʊniəs/

sanctimonious

偽善的な敬虔

Meaning

Making a show of being morally superior to others; hypocritically pious.

Example

He gave a sanctimonious speech about honesty while he himself was corrupt.

彼は自分が腐敗していたにもかかわらず、正直について偽善的なスピーチをしました。

B1 noun /kæmˈpeɪn/

Campaign

キャンペーン

Meaning

an organized course of action to achieve a particular goal; a series of military operations

Example

The environmental campaign successfully raised awareness about climate change.

環境キャンペーンは気候変動に対する意識を効果的に高めました。

C1 verb /rɪˈbʌf/

rebuff

拒絶する

Meaning

to reject or refuse in a sharp or abrupt way

Example

She rebuffed his invitation to dinner.

彼女はディナーの招待を断った。

B2 adjective /ˈʃɔːrt ˌsaɪtɪd/

Short-sighted

近視; 短期的な視野

Meaning

lacking foresight or consideration for the future; myopic

Example

His short-sighted decision to quit school early affected his career prospects.

彼の近視的な決断で学校を早く辞めたことは、彼のキャリアの展望に影響を与えました。

B2 adjective /ʌnˈhɜːd/

Unheard

聞かれなかった; 未知の

Meaning

not heard or listened to; not given a hearing; unknown or unfamiliar

Example

His complaints went unheard by the management.

彼の苦情は経営陣に無視されました。

A1 adjective /kaɪnd/

Kind

親切な; 思いやりのある

Meaning

gentle; caring; compassionate; showing sympathy

Example

He is a kind person who always helps others.

彼はいつも他の人を助ける親切な人です。

C1 adjective skiˈmæt.ɪk

Schematic

図式的な、または簡潔な

Meaning

Presenting some framework or concept briefly

Example

The engineer provided a schematic diagram of the project.

エンジニアはプロジェクトのスキマティックな図を提供しました。

B2 noun /kəˈrʌp.ʃən/

Corruption

腐敗

Meaning

dishonest or fraudulent conduct by those in power; the process of decay or decomposition

Example

The government launched a campaign to fight corruption in public offices.

政府は公共のオフィスでの腐敗と戦うためのキャンペーンを開始しました。

C1 noun /kwoʊ/

quo

現状

Meaning

The existing state of affairs or situation, often used in the phrase 'status quo'.

Example

He wanted to maintain the status quo at work.

彼は職場で現状を維持したかった。

A2 noun,verb /pleɪn/

plane

平面; 飛行機; 平らにする

Meaning

a flat surface; an aircraft; to make smooth

Example

The carpenter used a tool to plane the wood.

大工は木を平らにするための道具を使いました。

C1 adjective /rɪˈpen.tənt/

Repentant

後悔している; 反省している; 悔いている

Meaning

feeling or expressing sincere regret and remorse; sorry for one's actions

Example

The repentant thief returned the stolen money.

後悔している泥棒は盗んだお金を返しました。

B1 noun /ɪɡˈzɪs.təns/

Existence

存在

Meaning

the fact or state of living or having objective reality; being alive

Example

Scientists are searching for evidence of life's existence on other planets.

科学者たちは他の惑星で生命の存在の証拠を探しています。

C1 adjective /kənˈsɪliətɔːri/

conciliatory

和解的

Meaning

intended to make someone less angry or more agreeable; soothing

Example

She spoke in a conciliatory tone to ease the tension.

彼女は緊張を和らげるために和解的な口調で話した。

B2 adjective /ˈkwɔːrtərli/

Quarterly

四半期ごと

Meaning

occurring every three months; relating to a quarter of a year

Example

The company publishes quarterly reports to shareholders.

会社は株主に四半期ごとの報告書を発行します。

A2 noun /ˈrɛsɪpi/

recipe

レシピ

Meaning

a set of instructions for preparing a particular dish, including a list of the ingredients required

Example

I found a great recipe for chocolate cake.

チョコレートケーキの素晴らしいレシピを見つけました。

C2 adjective /haɪˈbɜːrnəl/

hibernal

Meaning

Relating to or occurring in winter.

Example

The hibernal season is often harsh in the mountains.

B1 noun /ˈspɛndɪŋ/

spending

Meaning

the act of paying money for goods or services

Example

Her spending on clothes was higher than expected.

C2 noun /ˈsfɛrɔɪd/

spheroid

回転楕円体

Meaning

A three-dimensional shape that is almost spherical but slightly flattened or elongated.

Example

The Earth is not a perfect sphere but an oblate spheroid.

地球は完璧な球体ではなく、偏平な回転楕円体です。

B2 adverb /əˈlɛdʒɪdli/

allegedly

伝えられたところによると

Meaning

used to say that something is claimed to be true, though not proven

Example

He was allegedly involved in the robbery.

彼は伝えられたところによると強盗に関与していた。

C2 verb /ˈwɔːbəl/

warble

震える声で歌うまたはトリルで口笛を吹く

Meaning

To sing or whistle with a quavering voice or with trills.

Example

The bird warbled a sweet tune in the morning.

その鳥は朝に甘いメロディを歌った。

A2 noun /brɛθ/

breath

呼吸

Meaning

The air taken into or expelled from the lungs during breathing.

Example

He took a deep breath before speaking.

彼は話す前に深く息を吸いました。

B1 noun /ˈɔr.ə.ʒɪn/

Origin

起源

Meaning

the point or place where something begins, arises, or is derived; the source

Example

Scientists are studying the origin of the universe.

科学者たちは宇宙の起源を研究しています。

A1 noun /wɔːl/

wall

壁

Meaning

a vertical structure that encloses or divides an area

Example

The wall in our living room is painted blue.

リビングルームの壁は青く塗られています。

C1 noun /dɪˈfɛkʃən/

defection

脱党

Meaning

The act of abandoning one’s country, cause, or group in favor of another.

Example

The politician’s defection shocked his supporters.

その政治家の脱党は支持者を驚かせました。

C1 adjective /ʌnˈʃeɪkən/

Unshaken

動揺しない; 固い

Meaning

not disturbed or affected; firm and steady; unwavering

Example

Her faith remained unshaken despite all the challenges.

彼女の信念はすべての困難にも動揺しませんでした。

B1 verb /prəˈpoʊz/

propose

提案する

Meaning

to suggest an idea or plan for consideration; to ask someone to marry you

Example

I propose we take a short break.

私は短い休憩を取ることを提案します。

A2 verb /səkˈsiːd/

succeed

成功する

Meaning

to achieve the desired aim or result; to do well

Example

She worked hard to succeed in her career.

彼女はキャリアで成功するために一生懸命働いた。

B1 noun /ˈtaʊər/

tower

塔

Meaning

a tall, narrow structure, often a part of a building

Example

The tower stood tall above the city.

塔は街の上に高くそびえていた。

A2 noun /seɪf/

Safe

金庫; 保護

Meaning

secure container for storing valuables; protection from danger

Example

He kept his important documents in the office safe.

彼は重要な書類をオフィスの金庫に保管していました。

B2 verb əˈteɪnd

attained

達成した

Meaning

Succeeded in achieving (something that one desires and has worked for); reached a specified age, size, or amount.

Example

The region attained remarkable progress.

その地域は顕著な進展を達成しました。

A1 verb /sel/

sell

売る

Meaning

to give something to someone in exchange for money

Example

They sell fresh fruits at the market.

彼らは市場で新鮮な果物を売っています。

C1 adjective /pəˈrɪʒən/

parisian

パリに関連する

Meaning

relating to Paris or its people

Example

She wore a Parisian style dress at the party.

彼女はパリジャンスタイルのドレスをパーティーで着ていた。

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。

B2 noun, verb /stɛm/

stem

茎 / 食い止める

Meaning

Noun: The main stalk of a plant. Verb: To stop or restrict the flow or development of something.

Example

The gardener cut the stem of the rose; New policies aim to stem the flow of pollution.

庭師はバラの茎を切りました; 新しい政策は汚染の流れを食い止めることを目指しています。

C1 verb /ˌdɪsɪmˈbɑːrk/

disembark

降りる

Meaning

To leave a ship, aircraft, or other vehicle.

Example

The passengers disembarked from the plane after landing.

乗客は着陸後、飛行機から降りました。

C1 verb /ɡrʌnt/

grunt

Meaning

to make a low, rough sound, often when exerting effort or expressing annoyance

Example

He grunted as he lifted the heavy box.

B2 adjective /əˈsɜːr.tɪv/

Assertive

自己主張の強い; 自信に満ちた

Meaning

confident and forceful; having a strong personality

Example

She is very assertive when speaking in meetings.

彼女は会議で話すとき、とてもアサーティブです。

A2 verb /triːt/

treat

治療する

Meaning

to behave toward someone or something in a particular way

Example

The doctor treated me with great care during my recovery.

医者は回復中に私を非常に慎重に治療しました。

C1 verb /ʌnˈrævəl/

unravel

Meaning

To undo twisted or knitted threads; to solve or explain something complicated.

Example

The detective worked hard to unravel the mystery.

A2 noun /bɜːrθ/

Birth

誕生; 起源; 始まり;

Meaning

the emergence of a baby or young from the body of its mother; the beginning or origin of something

Example

The birth of their first child was a joyful moment.

彼らの最初の子供の誕生は喜ばしい瞬間でした。

C2 adjective /ɪmˈperɪʃəbəl/

Imperishable

不滅の; 永遠の; 朽ちない

Meaning

not subject to decay; lasting forever; eternal

Example

The imperishable beauty of classical art continues to inspire generations.

古典芸術の不滅の美しさは、世代を超えてインスピレーションを与え続けています。

B2 adjective /ˌʌnprɪˈdɪktəbəl/

unpredictable

予測できない

Meaning

not able to be predicted; changing suddenly and unexpectedly

Example

The weather in this region is highly unpredictable.

この地域の天気はとても予測できない。

C1 noun /lɔnˈdʒɛvəti/

longevity

長寿

Meaning

Long life or long existence of something.

Example

Good habits contribute to health and longevity.

良い習慣は健康と長寿に貢献します。

A2 noun /ˈæmbjʊləns/

ambulance

救急車

Meaning

A specially equipped vehicle used to transport sick or injured people to the hospital.

Example

The ambulance rushed to the accident site within minutes.

救急車は数分で事故現場に到着しました。

B2 noun /ɪnˈθuziæst/

enthusiast

熱狂的なファン

Meaning

a person who is very interested in a particular activity or subject

Example

He is a football enthusiast and watches every match.

彼はサッカーenthusiastで、毎試合見ています。

B2 verb ɪˈrɛktɪŋ

erecting

建設する

Meaning

To build; construct; set up in a vertical position.

Example

The workers were erecting a new building downtown.

労働者たちは市街地で新しい建物を建てていました。

C2 noun, verb /ˈæseɪ/

assay

分析

Meaning

To test or analyze the quality, purity, or content of a substance; the act of such testing.

Example

The scientists assayed the mineral sample for gold content.

科学者たちは金の含有量を調べるために鉱物サンプルをアセイしました。

B1 noun /ˈfʌŋkʃən/

function

機能

Meaning

An activity or purpose natural to or intended for a person or thing.

Example

The main function of the heart is to pump blood.

心臓の主な機能は血液をポンプすることです。

B2 noun wɜːrld ˈhɛrɪtɪdʒ saɪt

World Heritage Site

世界遺産

Meaning

A landmark or area selected by UNESCO for having cultural, historical, scientific or other form of significance.

Example

Sundarbans is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

スンダルバンズはユネスコの世界遺産です。

C2 adjective /ˌɪnsəˈpɔːrtəbl̩/

insupportable

耐えられない

Meaning

Too extreme or difficult to be endured.

Example

The heat was insupportable during the long journey.

長い旅の間、暑さは耐えられなかった。

C2 adjective /ˈstraɪ.eɪ.tɪd/

striated

縞目模様の

Meaning

marked with thin lines, grooves, or stripes

Example

The muscle fibers appeared striated under the microscope.

顕微鏡で筋肉の繊維が縞目模様のように見えました。

A1 noun /eər/

Air

空気

Meaning

the invisible gaseous substance surrounding the earth; a mixture mainly of oxygen and nitrogen

Example

Fresh air is essential for good health.

新鮮な空気は健康に不可欠です。

B1 adjective /eɪdʒd/

aged

年老いた

Meaning

having lived for a specified number of years; old

Example

The aged man sat in the park, watching the children play.

年老いた男は公園に座り、子供たちが遊ぶのを見ていた。

C1 noun /ˈkoʊtʃ.mən/

Coachman

御者

Meaning

a person who drives a horse-drawn carriage or coach

Example

The coachman skillfully guided the horses through the busy streets.

御者は熟練して馬を賑やかな通りを通り抜けさせました。

C2 adjective /ˌpɛrɪpəˈtɛtɪk/

peripatetic

ノマド

Meaning

Traveling from place to place, especially for work or based on lifestyle.

Example

He led a peripatetic life as a traveling teacher.

彼は旅行教師としてノマドの生活を送っていました。

B2 noun /ˈkɒm.pɒ.stɪŋ/

composting

堆肥化

Meaning

The process of recycling organic waste into fertile fertilizer.

Example

Composting reduces waste and enhances soil fertility.

コンポスティングは廃棄物を減らし、土壌の肥沃度を高めます。

C2 verb /ɪˈfjuːz/

effuse

表現する

Meaning

To pour out or express feelings freely and openly.

Example

She effused gratitude for the help she received.

彼女は受け取った助けに感謝の気持ちを表しました。

B2 noun ədˈvɑːns.mənts

advancements

進展

Meaning

The process of promoting or moving forward; development or improvement.

Example

Scientific advancements enhance global innovation.

科学的進展はグローバルな革新を促進します。

C2 noun /ɪnˈtɜːrmənt/

interment

埋葬

Meaning

The act of burying a dead body in a grave or tomb.

Example

The interment took place at the family cemetery.

埋葬は家族の墓地で行われました。

A1 noun /weɪ/

Way

方法; 道; スタイル; 手段

Meaning

a method, style, or manner of doing something; a road or path

Example

There must be a better way to solve this problem.

この問題を解決するためにもっと良い方法が必要です。

B2 noun /ˈaɪ.dəl/

Idol

偶像; 崇拝される人物

Meaning

an image or representation of a god used as an object of worship; a person who is greatly admired

Example

The singer became a teenage idol after her hit song topped the charts worldwide.

その歌手はヒットソングが世界中のチャートで1位に達した後、ティーンエイジャーのアイドルとなった。

C1 adjective /ˈvɪskəs/

viscous

粘性の

Meaning

Having a thick, sticky consistency between solid and liquid.

Example

Honey is a viscous liquid that flows slowly.

蜂蜜は遅く流れる粘性の液体です。

B2 noun /ˈæbi/

abbey

修道院

Meaning

A large church building or monastery where monks or nuns live, work, and worship.

Example

The old abbey on the hill attracts many tourists each year.

丘の上の古い修道院は毎年多くの観光客を引き寄せます。

C2 verb /ˌkaʊntərˈveɪl/

countervail

相殺する

Meaning

to offset or counteract the effect of something

Example

The benefits of the new policy countervail its drawbacks.

新しい政策の利点はその欠点を相殺します。

B2 noun /ˈledʒ.ənd/

Legend

伝説; 神話

Meaning

a traditional story sometimes popularly regarded as historical but unauthenticated; an extremely famous or notorious person

Example

The legend of King Arthur has inspired many books.

アーサー王の伝説は多くの本にインスピレーションを与えました。

A2 verb /lɪft/

lift

持ち上げる

Meaning

to raise or move upward; to pick up

Example

He lifted the heavy box with effort.

彼は重い箱を力を入れて持ち上げました。

A1 verb /hoʊp/

hope

希望する

Meaning

to expect and desire that something will happen

Example

I hope it doesn't rain tomorrow.

明日雨が降らないことを願っています。

B1 verb /səˈspɛkt/

suspect

疑う

Meaning

to believe that someone has done something wrong; to doubt or mistrust

Example

I suspect he is lying about his whereabouts.

彼が居場所について嘘をついていると思います。

C2 noun /ˌhaɪdroʊdaɪˈnæmɪks/

hydrodynamics

Meaning

The branch of science concerned with the motion of fluids, especially liquids, and the forces acting on solid bodies immersed in fluids.

Example

Hydrodynamics is essential in designing efficient ship hulls.

B1 noun /doʊˈneɪ.ʃən/

Donation

寄付; 貢献

Meaning

something that is given to a charity, especially a sum of money; the act of giving

Example

The generous donation helped the hospital purchase new medical equipment.

寛大な寄付が病院に新しい医療機器を購入するのに役立ちました。

A1 noun /keɪk/

Cake

ケーキ

Meaning

a sweet baked dessert made from flour, sugar, and other ingredients

Example

They ordered a chocolate cake for the birthday party.

彼らは誕生日パーティーのためにチョコレートケーキを注文しました。

C2 adjective /rɪˈfrɪndʒənt/

refringent

屈折性

Meaning

Capable of refracting light or other waves.

Example

The refringent properties of the crystal bent the light into a spectrum.

結晶の屈折性の特性は光をスペクトルに曲げました。

C2 adjective /ˈdʒes.tɪŋ/

Jesting

冗談めいた

Meaning

joking or teasing in a playful manner

Example

He was only jesting when he said he would quit his job.

彼が仕事を辞めると言ったとき、彼はただ冗談を言っていただけだった。

B2 noun pərˈsɛpʃən

perception

知覚、理解

Meaning

The ability to see, hear, or become aware of something through the senses

Example

Our perception of the situation was shaped by our prior experiences.

私たちの状況に対する知覚は、私たちの過去の経験によって形作られました。

C1 verb /əˈnʌl/

annul

取り消す

Meaning

to declare something legally invalid or cancel it

Example

The court decided to annul the marriage due to fraud.

裁判所は詐欺のために結婚を取り消すことを決定しました。

C1 noun /ˈmʌs.tərd siːdz/

Mustard seeds

マスタードシード

Meaning

small round seeds from the mustard plant, used as a spice and for making mustard condiment

Example

Mustard seeds are often tempered in hot oil to release their nutty flavor before adding to dishes.

マスタードシードは、料理に加える前に、そのナッツのような風味を引き出すために熱い油で炒められることがよくあります。

C2 verb /dɪˈpreɪv/

deprave

堕落させる

Meaning

to corrupt morally; to make someone immoral or wicked

Example

The novel was criticized for attempting to deprave the minds of young readers.

その小説は若い読者の心を堕落させようとしたため批判された。

C1 adjective /ˈprɪvi/

privy

秘密の知識

Meaning

having access to secret or private knowledge

Example

She was privy to the confidential discussions.

彼女は機密の議論に通じていました。

C2 noun /ˈvaɪkaʊnt/

viscount

子爵

Meaning

A British nobleman ranking below an earl and above a baron.

Example

The viscount inherited the estate from his father.

子爵は父親から領地を相続しました。

B1 noun /kəˈnæl/

canal

運河

Meaning

an artificial waterway constructed for navigation, irrigation, or drainage

Example

The canal was built to help transport goods across the region.

運河は地域内で物資の輸送を助けるために建設されました。

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。

C2 adjective /ˈmɒθ ˌiːtən/

moth-eaten

虫に食べられた

Meaning

Damaged or worn out, especially by moths or age.

Example

He wore a moth-eaten sweater on the cold day.

彼は寒い日に虫に食べられたセーターを着ていた。

B2 noun /ˌvɪz.ɪˈbɪlɪti/

visibility

可視性

Meaning

The state of being able to see or be seen; exposure or prominence.

Example

Increased visibility on social media can help businesses grow.

ソーシャルメディアでの可視性の向上は、ビジネスの成長に役立ちます。

C1 verb /ˌoʊvərˈθroʊ/

overthrow

幸せ

Meaning

To remove a leader or government from power, often by force.

Example

The rebels planned to overthrow the corrupt regime.

彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、幸せを隠すことができなかった。

B2 noun /ˈpaɪ.rə.si/

Piracy

海賊行為

Meaning

the practice of attacking and robbing ships at sea; the unauthorized use or reproduction of copyrighted material

Example

Software piracy costs companies billions of dollars annually.

ソフトウェアの海賊行為は毎年企業に数十億ドルの損失をもたらします。

A2 noun /ˈwɜːrkər/

worker

労働者

Meaning

a person who is employed to perform tasks or duties

Example

The workers were busy building the bridge.

労働者たちは橋を建設するのに忙しかった。

B2 adjective /ˈsoʊlər/

solar

太陽の

Meaning

Relating to or determined by the sun

Example

The house is powered by solar energy.

この家は太陽エネルギーで動いています。

C1 adjective /ˈhɑːrtˌrɛndɪŋ/

heartrending

胸が張り裂けるような

Meaning

Causing great sadness or distress; very moving emotionally.

Example

The documentary showed heartrending scenes of war victims.

ドキュメンタリーは戦争の犠牲者たちの胸が張り裂けるような場面を見せました。

C1 verb /bɪˈmoʊn/

bemoan

嘆く

Meaning

To express discontent or sorrow over something.

Example

Critics bemoaned the lack of diversity in the film.

批評家たちは映画の多様性の欠如を嘆いた。

B2 verb /trɛk/

trek

Meaning

to go on a long, difficult journey, especially on foot

Example

They trekked across the mountains for three days.

C2 noun /tɛkˈnɒɡrəfi/

technography

テクノグラフィー

Meaning

the descriptive study or writing about the practical arts, technologies, or technical methods of a society

Example

The anthropologist specialized in technography to understand indigenous tool-making traditions.

人類学者は土着の道具作りの伝統を理解するためにテクノグラフィーを専門としました。

C1 verb /ˈdæb.əl/

dabble

軽く取り組む

Meaning

To take part in an activity in a casual or superficial way.

Example

He dabbled in painting during his college days.

彼は大学時代に絵を描くことを楽しんでいた。

C2 verb /bɪˈhuːvz/

behooves

必要である

Meaning

third person singular form of 'behoove'; means it is proper or necessary

Example

It behooves every citizen to follow the law.

すべての市民は法律を守るべきです。

B2 adjective /ˈwʌrisəm/

Worrisome

心配な; 面倒な

Meaning

causing anxiety or concern; troubling

Example

The student's declining grades were worrisome to his parents.

学生の成績が落ちていることは、親にとって心配でした。

C1 noun prəˈpɛn.sə.ti

propensity

傾向または自然な傾向

Meaning

An inclination or natural tendency to behave in a particular way.

Example

He has a propensity for taking risks in business.

彼はビジネスでリスクを取る傾向がある。

A1 adjective /ˈwelkəm/

Welcome

ようこそ

Meaning

received with pleasure; giving pleasure; allowed or invited

Example

You are always welcome in our home.

あなたはいつでも私たちの家にようこそ。

C1 noun /ˌspɒn.təˈneɪ.ɪ.ti/

spontaneity

自発性

Meaning

The quality of being spontaneous; natural and unplanned behavior.

Example

His spontaneity makes him a great conversationalist.

彼の自発性は彼を素晴らしい会話者にします。

C1 noun /ɡruːv/

groove

溝 / リズム

Meaning

a long narrow cut or depression, or a rhythmic pattern in music

Example

The DJ kept the crowd dancing to the groove.

DJは群衆をグルーヴに合わせて踊らせた。

A2 adverb /ˈriː.sənt.li/

Recently

expanding

拡張する

Meaning

Becoming larger or more extensive; increasing in size, number, or importance.

Example

Expanding education opportunities helps reduce inequality.

教育の機会を拡大することは、不平等を減少させるのに役立ちます。

B2 noun /ˈrest.ləs.nəs/

Restlessness

不安

Meaning

the inability to rest or relax as a result of anxiety or boredom

Example

His restlessness during the long meeting was obvious to everyone.

長い会議中、彼の不安は全員に明らかだった。

B1 noun /ˈlaɪtnɪŋ/

lightning

雷光

Meaning

a flash of light in the sky caused by electricity during a storm

Example

The lightning struck a tree near our house.

雷光が私たちの家の近くの木に当たった。

B2 noun /ˈten.dər.nəs/

Tenderness

優しさ

Meaning

gentleness and kindness; the quality of being easily hurt or damaged

Example

The mother showed great tenderness while caring for her sick child.

母親は病気の子供を世話しながら大きな優しさを示しました。

B1 verb /pɔːz/

Pause

一時停止

Meaning

to stop temporarily; to take a break in activity or speech

Example

Please pause the video while I take notes.

ノートを取る間にビデオを一時停止してください。

B1 adjective hɪˈstɔːrɪk

historic

歴史的

Meaning

Famous or significant in history, or potentially so.

Example

Victory Day is a historic moment for Bangladesh.

勝利の日はバングラデシュにとって歴史的な瞬間です。

C1 noun /maɪt/

mite

ダニ

Meaning

a very small creature, often a tiny arachnid; also used to mean a very small amount

Example

The mattress was infested with dust mites.

マットレスはホコリのダニに感染していました。

C2 verb /bɪˈkɑːm/

becalm

落ち着かせる

Meaning

to make calm or still; to deprive a sailing vessel of wind

Example

The captain tried to becalm the anxious crew.

キャプテンは不安な乗組員を落ち着かせようとした。

B2 noun /ˈrɪŋkəl/

Wrinkle

しわ

Meaning

a small line or fold in something, especially fabric or skin; a crease

Example

She noticed a few wrinkles around her eyes.

彼女は目の周りにいくつかのしわを見ました。